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Whether you are a seasoned practitioner relocating to Palm Beach County or a recent survivor of The Florida Bar Exam, we are sure you will find practicing in our area enjoyable and rewarding. To facilitate a smooth transition into practice in Palm Beach County and the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, here is some helpful information on our community, resources, and some things to do:
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Find a job (if you haven't already). We know the job market for new attorneys can be tough. Fortunately, the Florida Bar Career Center provides job listings throughout the state. Additionally, the Palm Beach County Bar Association includes job listings in the monthly bulletin. Also, checkout the Bar's Diversity Placement Database where you can sign up if you are looking for a job and look to see who's hiring.
Attend the New Attorney Breakfast! The Palm Beach County Bar Association's Professionalism Committee presents the New Attorney Breakfast annually in November. The New Attorney Breakfast is an opportunity for new attorneys to network, be introduced to the local practice and customs, and hear from our judges about the "do's and don'ts" of practice in the various divisions of the court.
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Get ahead on your continuing legal education and basic skills course requirements! Members of the Florida Bar have continuing legal education (or CLE) requirements. Additionally, new attorneys are required to complete a basic skills course requirement (or BSCR). CLE and BSCR requirements are posted on the Florida Bar New Attorney webpage.
Review the local rules, administrative orders, and divisional instructions of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. Local rules are rules of practice and procedure specific to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. Administrative orders are directives concerning court affairs which are issued by the Chief Judge. Prepare yourself for practice in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit and Palm Beach County by spending a few minutes reviewing the local rules, administrative orders, and divisional instructions on the court's website. Direct particular attention to Series 2 of the administrative orders, which apply in every division. Watch a video presentation here called "Local Rules, Administrative Orders, Divisional Instructions…Help!! What Do They All Mean?" This is a large file and could take a few minutes to download.
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Our community
- Palm Beach County is the largest county in the state of Florida and offers many resident services.
- Palm Beach County Guide to Services
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Below are some helpful websites for practicing law in Palm Beach County.
- Palm Beach County is the largest county in the state of Florida and offers many resident services.
- How to Start Your Own Law Firm presented by The Florida Bar's Young Lawyers Division
- Federal District Courts of Florida
- Southern District of Florida
- Middle District of Florida
- Northern District of Florida
- Florida Courts
- Florida State Courts
- Florida Supreme Court
- Fourth District Court of Appeals
- Fifteenth Judicial Circuit (court's webpage)
- Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Administrative Orders and Local Rules
- Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Clerk & Comptroller
- Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court Divisions
- Rules & Statutes
- Florida Rules of Court Procedure
- Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
- Florida Statutes, Constitution, & Laws
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A shop foreman is a lead supervisor at an automobile or industrial equipment repair garage. He or she oversees the work of mechanics and technicians, contracts with customers, and handles various administrative duties involved with operating a business. Most foremen are responsible for hiring and training new workers and providing regular performance reviews to ensure customers receive quality repair work. A shop foreman may own a small garage and provide services to the general public or work in a large commercial repair shop that specializes in maintaining heavy equipment and trucks.
In order to provide clear instructions to workers and effectively deal with customers, a shop foreman must possess excellent communication skills. He or she usually works alongside technicians to make sure they are performing quality repair jobs. When a difficult problem arises, workers typically contact the foreman to find out what to do. In addition, the shop foreman is responsible for enforcing safety procedures at all times to avoid accidental injuries and damage to automobiles.
It is common for customers to deal directly with the shop foreman to get quotes on repairs and understand what types of work are needed on their automobiles. Most shops have a large variety of replacement parts, tools, and paint on hand, though the foreman may need to place a custom order with a manufacturer if a part is out of stock. The foreman helps customers understand their options, so they can make informed decisions about what work they want performed and how much they should spend.
Shop foremen usually have offices at their garages to have a place to perform important administrative duties. Most professionals keep computerized and written records of customer accounts, inventory sheets, sales data, tax forms, and other important business information. Foremen also advertise job openings, hire new workers, and provide them with appropriate training. They conduct regular performance reviews to help workers improve their techniques and make ultimate decisions to fire employees who are unfit for the job.
There are no set educational or training requirements to become a shop foreman, though some people pursue two-year degrees at technical schools to learn the fundamentals of repair work. Most professionals begin careers as automotive technicians and assistant mechanics, eventually advancing to the position after gaining several years of detailed experience. Obtaining voluntary certification from a respected organization, such as the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence in the United States, can be very helpful in securing work as a shop foreman.
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As the shop foreman for a high volume dealer in New Jersey, it seems to be a task and one that is difficult. My service manager is responsible for the service department. The shop foreman is responsible for the technicians and the work that comes out of the shop.
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@ robbie21- God bless you! I don't think I could be a teacher for anything.
I think the main difference is that a shop foreman's duties include actually getting his hands dirty (blue collar) while the manager does only administrative tasks (white collar). My father is a mechanic, and that's the impression I've always gotten from him. So if you're talking about a car repair shop, the foreman would be the head mechanic, while the manager might never have spun a wrench in his/her life. (That's changed. Years ago, you didn't have to have a college degree to be a service manager.)
Another example is actually from the movie Gone With the Wind. The overseer was a white guy (obviously of lower class than the planter), while the foreman was one of the slaves.
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How is the job of a shop foreman different from that of a store manager? Wouldn't the manager hire and fire, etc.? I'm actually asking because a short story I'm doing with my students (I'm a teacher) has a character who's a foreman and I'm not sure how to explain to them exactly what that means.
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10 RV Parks near Fernway, Pennsylvania
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 1.42 miles SE
Fox Run, Pennsylvania 2.58 miles NE
Seven Fields, Pennsylvania 3.59 miles E
Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania 4.72 miles SE
Conway, Pennsylvania 6.18 miles SW
We did however find 10 campgrounds within 25 miles of Fernway. You can also find a list of cities with campgrounds or RV Parks near Fernway in the left hand column.
159 Perry Highway (Rt 19) Harmony, Pennsylvania 16037 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 200 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 19 Reviews
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Jun 2018 - $45.00
We stayed here for 2+ weeks. We have stayed at this park for the past three years while visiting our family. We basically park our rig, leave the campground, and stay with our family. We usually bring the grands back to the park for several days so they can enjoy the great pool here. We stay in the transient area and these sites are very close to each other. Our awning, when extended, almost touched the rig next to us. When you sit outside, under the awning, your chairs are close to the electric box and sewer hook up of the rig next to us. We were in a pull thru site and it was level. - Twirlybird
Aug 2017 - $50.00
We arrived on Saturday afternoon and left on Wednesday morning. They quoted $46 per night over the phone and told us that it would be $50 per night when we arrived. They said that they didn't know we had a large camper. That was not accurate because I always tell campgrounds what I have to ensure they have a site long enough. At $50 per night you would expect a lot more. There is no cable and no wi-fi. When we asked about cable they told us that for $50 we could get a cable box to get cable then when we return the box they would give us our money back. All travel pads are gravel. The campers are right on top of each other and in the double lots (Where they put the big rigs) you walk out your door to look at the door of the camper next to you. When we extended our awnings they were just a few inches away from our neighbors awning. They only allow 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 18 per campsite. All others are considered to be guests and you have to pay $3 for each day and $5 for overnight per person so for large families this could cost a fortune. The showers have the push button 30 second water supply which means hitting the button every 30 seconds. There has to be a better way to prevent excessive water usage. There was a sign on the shower stalls saying that they were going to renovate the showers this summer. I wonder if they put those signs up there each spring, its almost fall and the showers were not renovated. They were a mess and had spider webs in them. There is never anyone in the office. If you need anything you have to call someone and wait for them to go down to the office. They do not allow mats to be used. The owner tried to get me to park so far forward on the lot that the front of the camper was going to be sticking out in the road. I finally parked it back far enough to be out of the road. - buckeyetaz
Sep 2016 - $35.00
If you are claustrophobic, Do Not stay here. Booked 2 nights and only stayed 1. The campers are so close, that our awning touched the neighbor. Said there was a fire pit and picnic table for each site. We did not have a picnic table. And be careful when using fire pit. Was afraid of setting something on fire, because everything was so close together. And good luck if you need anything, there is never anyone in office. And when you call they just get annoyed. First and last trip to this campground!!!! - Disappointed camper 2
496 Glendale Rd Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania 15010 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 200 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 8 Reviews
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Apr 2019 - $30.00
We stayed here several times. The owner was very accommodating. Although this is an older campground we found seasonals we made acquaintance with, and were very helpful in our travels. It is peaceful and relaxing location. We had a full service site and utilities worked well. We were in a 30 foot motorhome and it was very easy to maneuver within the park. There is no park store for amenities so come prepared. Overall our multiple stays were consistent and was able to relax and enjoy our rest. - Art Goldsmith
Oct 2017 - $30.00
We stayed here for several nights while visiting friends in the area, and we needed full hookups after dry camping for a few days before. The campground is mostly populated by seasonal campers, and the owner was quite friendly when he greeted us. But overall the campground can best be described as shabby. The view behind our RV was a field of rubble across the street. The site was gravel, but surrounded with mud. The front view was of well-past-their-prime motorhomes set up for seasonal camping. Tight curves on the interior roads. A good place to stop on the way somewhere else. - Miles and Smiles
Jun 2017 - $30.00
This was an overnight stay for us on an extended trip NW. The site was level but very wet due to much rain. Roads to the campground are rural, narrow, steep hills and sharp curves. Not recommended for larger RV's (ours is 32 foot). Friendly seasonals and staff. Store/office not open during our stay. Watch the signs and LOOK for park entrance sign before pulling into unknown unpaved roadways. - Forest Woods
854 Evans City Rd Renfrew, Pennsylvania 16053 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 300 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 8 Reviews
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Sep 2019 - $42.00
This park is divided into two parts. One part for mostly seasonal and the other for short term transients. You use the facilities of the seasonal such as the pool, laundry, and showers. The park was well maintained and pleasing to the eye. The is very serious speed bumps in this park. Nice they have handicap showers (not often seen by us), The handicap shower has no lip to get into. The other showers worked well and were very clean but small. The sinks would dispense water so long as one pressed on it. Site: They will escort you to the site and were quite helpful. Sites were a little drop off the road and could have been more level. Site are set up a side-by-side and connections at the back of the site, and for us on the wrong side. We needed an extra-long coax for cable TTV, and an extra hose for water. Cable and OTA worked well. You pay a little extra for 50 AMP (we didn't have.) The speed bumps going into the campground need to be taken most slowly. The facilities pool/showers and grounds are very well maintained. The park offers activities and entertainment that we found to be very good. - KevinIrish
Jul 2018 - $36.00
Stayed at Buttercup over a long weekend while one of my kids had an event near Cranberry, PA. Conveniently located close to Pittsburgh with only a short drive which is why we even tried this CG. Checkin was a breeze. Staff was very friendly. They had an Xmas is July party where gifts were handed out to children if you supplied the gift. My 6y/o is still confused why Santa was here in July and brought a gift for her. Pool was nice and not over crowded but there was a chill in the air with mild temps during our stay. Campground is primarily seasonal. Nightly spots are separated from seasonal and sort of in a field. There is a large field near nightly for kids or activities with a playground on the other end. Since separated from seasonals no golf carts flying by. It was pretty quiet at night. My only knock on the place is sites are grassy. No carpets so dirt and debris was tracked inside. Sunken ground from repeated use however made our spot almost level. Only needed one lynx leveling block. We were in a corner spot and due to how hookups are set up they informed me they will not fill the spots on either side of us. They told me to park my truck in spot behind us. Was 25 ft from water hookup so I barely made it using 1 water hose but I had more just in case. If they would've filled space behind us our hookups would've been basically under their canopy. Wouldn't have been a problem though if we were with a group. I see why they don't fill those 2 spots and I'm glad they don't force people into them. I credit the CG for that. Spots are big enough and not crammed in. Wife said restrooms near pool and office/store are clean and nice. - Newman252
Oct 2015 - $36.00
Is geared towards seasonals. They have over 200 seasonal sites and about 15-20 visitor sites. Owner is very nice and personally escorted us and helped us park. It was reasonably close to Pittsburgh and we were visiting family, that's why we chose it. When we pulled up we stopped at a gate to enter the park, we were told to back up and go up a dirt path to the visitor sites. The seasonal sites are behind a gate and surrounded by a fence. We felt like an afterthought and an outcast. For the weekend it was us and maybe 4 other RV's, but they parked us all close together. The sites are laid out oddly, the electric and water hookups are on the opposite than most other campgrounds and we had to run the hoses across our site. The sewer hookup for the next site was super close to our picnic table and fire pit (like within 6 feet) The sites were very narrow, we could not fit out truck in front of the site, even perpendicular. The neighbors had a fire and they were so close I was afraid of our tanks exploding. We asked permission to receive mail there and they allowed it but didn't notify us that anything arrived and seemed annoyed when we asked. The restrooms were clean, we had to walk quite a ways around a building or else jump the fence and walk through the seasonal side. Lots of options for the area, we probably wont stay here again. Price was comparable to others. - sbrigga315
184 Badger Hill Rd Portersville, Pennsylvania 16051 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 300 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 31 Reviews
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Aug 2019 - $62.00
Pool is clearly not heated and owner said if you don't like it take it or leave it. WiFi doesn't work at all but is supposedly newer. Playground is older, arcade broken, no crafts offered for kids, prices for what is here is laughable. Owners refuse to hear complaint and refuse to upgrade. This place has gone downhill. Electric was shot too, for what they charge with all these campers that are seasonal they can afford to heat the pool. Most of staff are teenagers who really don't care. Tent sites are on hill. This is a campground for people without children at best because management basically only tolerated children. Comparable facilities in area, and this place I would say is not competitive with other campgrounds. Most of the grass is muddy. The power fuse blew twice in a not busy weekend and was nowhere near limit. Owner irritated he had to come fix it. - Jan02243
Sep 2017 - $45.00
The pictures on their site are deceiving . We thought that it looked like a wonderful place to stay...Started off bad right from the beginning. We booked early enough to get a better spot.. Were told that there were lots of spots available at the time. When we got there we had only a choice of 3 sites ( none any better ) We were told that others had been booked before us ( not true as we asked 5 campers that had good sites & they said they booked only a day or two early to get theirs, plus they were only staying for the weekend (so their spots were left empty the rest of the week.) We had a whole week to stay in our terrible spot.. So un- level that we had to go in and out of our unit via 3 huge blocks to our step which rocked back and forth making it very dangerous for us at our age. Awful brown water ( no different than their other sites though ) coming from a broken faucet that kept dripping enough to cause a mud hole close to our unit. Bathroom was filthy, paid for shower and it still didn't work. Commodes always filled with poop & paper because they didn't flush right. Pay showers that didn't work ( just dripped ) after you wasted the quarters. Dish washing basin filthy as well and I cleaned it each day. I did more cleaning there than they did just to use the facility . Believe me if we hadn't been there with a pop-up camper that was hard to take down and set up, we would have left after the first day. We told management ( both brothers and employees inside the store) , and they were suppose to come and speak to us...Felt they should have at least reimbursed us for the cleaning supplies I had to purchase at their store. We were told that one of the managers would speak to us the day we were packing up to leave....No where were they to be found! We have camped for 50 years and this was one of the worst places and lots more expensive than most others. Paid a high price to spend a lousy week there. - Linda1221
Sep 2016 - $55.00
This campground is a little tight for big rigs. There are activities and the camp store is nice. Laundry was clean. Arcade machines did not work well. Dog park is nice however it requires a short hike through a pine forest. Nice park otherwise. - Texas Gals
1757 Cheeseman Road Portersville, Pennsylvania 16051 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 30 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 1 Reviews
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Jun 2019 - $25.00
Breakneck Campground is an oddball place. Tents only - you could get a class B+, tiny trailer, or small class C in. The campground is part of a group of businesses run by the Cheeseman family. The family doesn't have any other staff or seem to be business minded. You come into the campground and there is no registration office or sign on how to register or pay. I figured out that the sites are first-come, first-served. Eventually, the owner may come around to get paid. Maybe. Or just hang around the house waiting for someone to come out. He really needs a sign. You can try to call, you might get an answer or return call. There is a small bath house by the house. One men's and one women's shower. The quality and condition of the bath house is that of a low-end state park facility, but there is hot water. The tent deck sites are really neat! - kanling
873 Sun Mine Rd Tarentum, Pennsylvania 15084 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 158 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 24 Reviews
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Nov 2018 - $33.00
A well-named campground! It is located on a flat spot on top of a mountain. That gives it great views of the valley. Gravel back-in spots around the edge of the campground with pull-throughs in the center. Sites are gravel surrounded by grass that gets soggy and soft in the rain. The road to the campground is a little bumpy and curvey, but no problem to navigate. You can ignore the warning on their website that says Exit 14 (Bull Creek Road ) is closed. It is open. They provide a hose with a sewer connector to drain gray water down the side of the mountain and provide free honeypot service on Wednesdays. The restrooms/showers were closed for the winter so you have to use the residential bathroom in the basement of the caretaker's house. There is also a single washer and dryer in the basement. Friendly, helpful staff. Convenient location to see the sights in Pittsburgh and close to shopping. - Chuck Shrader
Sep 2018 - $27.00
Traveling in a 38 foot coach we stayed 5 nights in a site for big rigs during the rainy season. We were in the back of the park and had a beautiful cliff view, but it was so not worth it! The site was a mud pit (no gravel). We were stressing over our back four tires sinking deeper and deeper. They do have a couple sites that had fresh-gravel (in the center of the park but with no view. I wouldn't recommend staying on the outside-loop if you plan on being there in rainy conditions. Do not stay in the back if it's going to rain until they re-gravel those sites. The park is flat so it looked like most of the sites were level. Our satellite worked great here. The management is very nice and the park is located in a quiet area. If you have a dog there's ample area to walk your pet. On a side note: Today we live in the age of wifi technology and there is nothing to stop this RV park from investing in doing wifi properly. For some users (such as ourselves) wifi is an important feature. - JDC10
Jul 2018 - $45.00
I must say that of all the campgrounds we have stayed in over the past 5 years, Mountain Top had the best scenic views, without question. Even though we had some damp weather, sitting at the picnic table in the evenings, watching the sun set over the horizon was the highlight of the day. Now the blueprint. The CG is not convenient to the major highways, but sleeping at night with the windows open and without the constant drone of trucks on an Interstate highway was very peaceful. The local roads are not the best, a little hilly with lots of turns, and the driveway to the CG is mostly gravel, but we had no problems getting there or departing. There is no bathhouse and most of the sites do not have sewer, but there is a dump station which was not an issue getting to or using. In fact, the CG has a sewer hose attached to the dump station so all I needed was my clear sleeve to watch the flow...no fuss, no muss. It appears from signs posted at the office that a bathhouse is planned for the 2019 season, as is Wi-Fi. There are no activities or swimming pool, so the few children we saw were riding their bikes. As the CG is on the top of a flat hill, the sites with trees and shade are the ones they call the rim sites, which are around the outside perimeter, and are gravel and very level. The sites in the middle of the field have no trees or shade, but for those who need satellite reception, they will work. I must admit that the two nights we spent here on our way west were quite nice and if in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to stay here. - Love To Travel 2
251 Hodgson Rd Darlington, Pennsylvania 16115 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 66 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 10 Reviews
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Sep 2018 - $30.00
If you love rules, you will love this park. Perhaps the first indication is a huge sign posted on the side of a building at the entrance: "GO SLOW OR GO AWAY!" There literally was a 5 MPH speed limit sign in front of every campsite. Most of the tenants were long term, but the grounds were clean and neat. Large signs beginning with "NO" listed rule after rule. They were posted everywhere. The family-run park is grass and gravel, with ancient bath houses and a pavilion which could all use an updating. Sites range from spacious to narrow. There are many tent sites in beautifully wooded areas. Our site was very close to our neighbor and not particularly level. - rfmscat
Jun 2018 - $34.00
We enjoyed our stay at Crawfords. It is a clean and quiet campground. Wifi is not very good. If you walk near the campground office it is. Our connectivity with TMobile was nil. The neighbors had Verizon with 3 bars. We have stayed multiple times, and would stay again. - gretzky
Aug 2016 - $30.00
On PA-51, about 6 miles from the Ohio border. Turn east/south at the blinking yellow light onto OH-168, Salem Church Road then about .8 mile, turn right on Hodgson Road, then .8 mile and left into the CG.
Weekly rate $170; monthly $380. No credit/debit cards accepted; cash or check only. All electric is metered, even for daily visits ($0.11/kwh). One employee who is very friendly and helpful. Municipal access roads are sufficiently wide, maintained, asphalt but lots of ups-and-downs. Watch for one low-hanging tree on Hodgson Road. Internal roads are gravel, somewhat narrow with no overhead obstacles.
A variety of sites which are grass/gravel with mowed lawns and occasional tall trees. A few sites have patios; most have picnic tables. All sites are FHU-20/30/50, level with pedestal at the road end of the sites. Sufficient clear sky for satellite antennas. No cable TV. Fires permitted in fire rings. Well water has low, but adequate pressure and okay taste. No office store. No propane sales. Restrooms/showers are old but clean with newer fixtures but minimal privacy (score "B-"). No laundry.
Spacious, grass playground. Very nice, unheated, salt water pool. No spa. Free Wi-Fi but internet access is weak and unreliable. Verizon coverage is dismal at "½ bar." CG is in the country and is very quiet. No recycling bins. - StephenK
8775 US-422 New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 208 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 23 Reviews
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Sep 2017 - $48.00
This is more of a very popular destination-family park than an overnight. The park is well managed with many seasonals and lots of activities on the weekend. Most sites are tight, level, shaded and short. Good dog park, nice swimming pool, playground, and store. We were there over Labor Day Weekend and the place was packed with happy, well-behaved families. Water pressure and electricity were good in spite of the crowd; WiFi bogged down. No cable. No OTA and our Verizon hot spot didn't work - but the bands on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights were terrific! (Big shout out here to the Manhattan Band: you folks were FABULOUS!) On Sunday there was a marathon bocce ball tournament that lasted for more than 12 hours. This is a "make some memories" park. If ever in the area - and we can get in - we will stay there again. - Mom_of_Two
Aug 2016 - $45.00
Sites are tight, but site 20 was ample for our 42'. Trees toward the back of our site still allowed us to use our satellite. The pool was nice, had one foot deep shallow end up to five foot at its deepest. Quite a few seasonals, well taken care of. Decent playground as well. We also rented the deluxe family cabin, site
79, complaints about the comfort of the beds. A/C could be a little better as well. Overall this campground isn't bad, just tight. - User3025
Jul 2016 - $48.00
We camped with 2 other families and all were disappointed. No shade and sites were very short and small. Could hardly open awning or slideout. Only 30 amp electric and had a very hot weekend afraid we would lose our service. Permanent campers not friendly with weekenders. No chairs available at pool to sit, permanent residents go early and put towels on chairs and some go unused for hours but don't remove a towel or you are yelled at and towel goes back on. Campground has not kept up with the times. Really needs updating especially for pull-in sites. Also bathouse and showers could use a make-over. We have removed Rosepoint from our camping list. Will not be returning. Also fire rings were at backbumper of trailer could not use or trailer would have caught fire. - Winpooh
3000 PA-18 Hookstown, Pennsylvania 15050 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 172 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 15 Reviews
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Jun 2019 - $19.00
The camp sites are very nice, mostly spacious and wooded. The shower houses are not as well maintained as other PA state parks. There were few ranger patrols. The contact station was not staffed at all during weekdays, have to go to the park office about a mile away. Aircraft noise from PIT may be bothersome. 17-year cicada cycle in early June 2019 was fun to see. - kanling
Aug 2018 - $30.00
This was a nice park. The sites were reasonably spaced and generally level. We had fair cell phone reception with Verizon and good OTA TV (out of Pittsburgh). As others have mentioned, there was a bit of noise from the air traffic headed into Pittsburgh, but it was not terribly intrusive. We found lots of good hiking here (especially in the Wildflower Reserve area) and the trails were interesting. The trail from the campground to the beach was pretty steep, so we turned back on that one. Our site (E08) was good and, after walking the campground several times, thought that others would have been better. Sites E01, E02, E14, and E30 all looked good - a little more suited for our 30 foot trailer. A01, A12, B10, B16, and F35 were also a good fit. The best place to get water is just as you enter section F directly across from F01. We enjoyed our stay here and plan to return again. - Capt Gerry
Jun 2017 - $26.00
An aging park for sure - narrow roads throughout, but not a problem if you know what you're doing. The website lists the "maximum RV length" as very short, but I have a 26 foot TT and backed clear up to the wheels hit the curb in the site, and had no problem once I was unhooked. Very nice park, would stay here again in a second. The only real negative that I can say about the park is it's proximity to Pittsburgh Intl Airport, I love watching planes though, so it wasn't a problem for me! The other thing is that the "playground" for the kids is a sorry excuse for a playground. In all though, a nice park. - brian19889
163 Ferry Rd Chester, West Virginia 26034 (map) | Click To View Phone
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Oct 2007 - $15.00
We stayed here while working in Shippingport, PA. The campground is geared more toward traveling contract workers. There are no facilities (restrooms, etc.) and the owners run the park from their home. The owners were extremely friendly and the area was very nice. We will come back again! - lapo99


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darn that has to be rough hope he had it insured well...
OK... after a total of 2587.5 miles driven, and a week of surviving on 4 hours sleep a night... I think I finally have things put away, and have processed my thoughts enough to provide a decent report.
First off... Many, MANY thanks to the organizers of the event. This is a LOT of work and provides very little reward aside from the satisfaction of job well done. David, Mark and Kim Grim, Tony Heller and the SoCal FE crew, Pat McDonald, Tracy Osborn, Lanno (the superb recovery boat driver), Lenny, our CD, and EVERYONE else who pitched in. Thank you for providing this opportunity for the rest of us.
I would also be remiss if I didn't take the time to thank our title sponsor, Steven Vaccaro and OffshoreElectrics.com.
Not only did Steven time and time again go out of his way to get those last minute parts to me (and I'm assuming I'm not the only one!), but without his site, organizing the event would have been much more difficult. THANK YOU Steven for all you do for this hobby!
Racing... Well... what can I say... I'll try to focus on the positive, because, frankly, my racing prep was good, but my luck was terrible! Finishing % is a bit part of a 4 round event, and I failed to make that part happen in many of my classes. Felt I was very competitive in many, but just couldn't seem to settle in for 4 complete rounds in most.
N2 Mono - I ran a Pro Boat Impulse 26 with a Neu 1509 1Y and a 440/3 prop. I didn't expect to be competitive, as this is essentially an offshore setup going up against some DIALED sprint setups. However, I stayed clean, ran well, and finished all my heats. Not sure where I placed, but I had fun in this class. The boat actually takes power fairly well for what it is.
P-Hydro - Ran my Raptor with a Losi 2400KV Xcelorin motor on 4S1P. Had plenty of speed and power and was right in the mix... right up until, in one of the later rounds, a motor mounting screw stripped, allowing the motor to shift and tearing apart the driveline. Done for the day there.
P-Sport - Ran my new Phil Thomas Stealth 30. Initially I has a 2100KV Losi Xcelorin motor in there and it felt a little slow. Handling was still questionable. Honestly, and Brian will attest to this, we were ready to throw these boats under the nearest tractor trailer and be done with them when the week started. Handling was questionable and they wouldn't say on the water. HOWEVER, with a lot of testing and tuning, they've grown on us. We got them working very well and again, I felt I was competitive, albeit, likely not in the hunt for this particular class against the very well tuned and driven Whiplash contingent.
I switched motors after round 2 of the class to the 2400KV setup and spun a smaller prop. The handling was excellent and I had plenty of speed. I think I ended up upside down at least once, however. The highlight of this class for me, once we figured out how to make the boats work, was the heat that found me chasing down Stephen Williamson for the lead with his Insane 30. I worked my way up from mid-pack, and was running him down hard, but he drove like a champ for two laps and was able to hold off the charge! For a guy with only one eye, Stephen drove amazingly. Nicely done, my friend!
P-Ltd Cat - Not having the motor options that the AQ guys have, I decided to go a different direction. Using a Miss Geico, with a stock PB 1500KV motor, and the new 80A Dynamite/Pro Boat ESC, I swung a HUGE wheel and was in the hunt the entire 4 rounds. I didn't feel I gave anything up to the competition, and was running out front more than once, but racing luck was not on my side. In more than one heat, the boat "tripped" in the hard right-hander down at the end of the back straight. I'd spend several laps running hard, then the boat would suddenly grab and roll over. After running the Mystic in N2 Hydro, I believe now this was mostly due to the huge prop I had to run to make the 1500KV motor give the speed needed to compete. In the third heat, I launched and the boat wouldn't steer... turns out the servo arm fell off. NICE! That's about how things went for me all week.
N2-Offshore - I had a bit of a twist for this class. I've kept it under wraps, but I built a Pro Boat Mystic that I affectionately call the "29 Minus-Two". Turns out that if you remove the overhang from a Mystic/Miss Geico, and trip another 1/2" off the sponson tips, you end up with an N2 Legal Offshore Cat. I used Impulse 31 hardware, which put the rudder and prop back where it started. Only had to trim 1/4" off the stock drive-shaft to make it all work.
I was originally going to power it with a Neu 1512 1.5D (3200KV) and spin a nice wheel (47-50mm prop), but after some testing, I decided to switch to a 1515 1.5D (2700KV) with a Hydra 240 and 2S2P 10,000 mAh Thunder Power packs. I had PLENTY of speed, but was again bit by the "tripping" issue. Pretty much the same place as with the Geico. Not fun. Those little DF 26's are REALLY dialed for this class. Tough to beat. It was fun doing something different, however, and the boat was put to use later in the week, which I discuss a bit later.
P-Ltd Offshore. I ran the Geico again, and was plagued with the same tripping issue. Theme developing here... HUGE Prop... hard right-hand corners... Not a good mixture.
P-Offshore - I attempted to run an Impulse 31 in this class. Was doing OK, but I needed to have locked down the boat a bit more to keep it upright when the conditions go south. Just too small of a boat to try to make handled the speeds and water conditions developed by a real P-Mono sized boat.
P-Ltd Mono - Ran a pretty much stock Impulse 31, with the exception of running the 1500KV Pro Boat motor, and the 80A ESC. The only change I made to the exterior of the boat was to fab up some new turn fins. YES, these will eventually work their way into the product line, or into the aftermarket. I've already talked to Steven about fabbing them, and they DO make a huge difference. The boat handled amazingly at these speeds and holding lane one was NOT an issue! I ran the boat good enough to place 3rd, which isn't too bad. Again, those little DF26's are tough to beat. I think the rivalry between the Revolts and the Impulses is solid, and I think that either boat, driven well and properly setup, can be a winner. It's GREAT to have options to get new people involved!
P-Ltd OPC - Well... the Lynx performed WAY beyond my, and I think many others, expectations. It was on rails, handled great, was a rocket in the straights, and was just solid! After running away in the first heat, I went into the second heat feeling pretty good. First time all week that my right hand wasn't shaking like a total rookie on the drivers stand about 3-laps in! Brian and I had a tight battle going, but that little comment that I made to him while we were selecting out 3 classes for the team competition came back to haunt me! "Brian, I REALLY think I should pick OPC because I think I'm going to beat you in that class"... WHAT the HELL was I thinking saying THAT to him! Hahahah... He'll open that little silver box and it'll be all over! Well... he grabbed lane one at the start, and I patiently was running tight in lane two, waiting for my chance. He slid wide exiting 4 (well, they called it turn 2 at the NATs), and I grabbed lane one at the exit. He tightened up a little TOO much and drove across my bow, resulting in my ending up upside down. He DQ'd himself, which was very gentlemanly of him, and we hugged and laughed about it. There were two more heats to get some points.
Well... I was coming up for a PERFECT start in Heat three... 3... 2.... 1.... BEEP! I squeeze the throttle and ZINNNNGGGG..... the flex cable brakes 10 feet from the start/finish line... My heart sunk! Again, the kind of luck I had all week.
I regrouped for round 4, and so did the officials. They combined the remaining OPC racers into a single heat of 6. We battled through turn one, I came out in front, and ran away from the pack. I think that 2nd place was about 1/3rd or 1/2 lap down. This boat is amazing.
Kudos to my girl, Kylie... She was my co-driver of choice all week, takes care of all her own equipment (battery charging, setup, etc), and is an amazing girl. She finished all 4 heats and placed well enough to take 1st! Nicely done, Sweetheart!
I did pull out the Lynx on Sunday for the 2-Lap TT and established a new P-Ltd OPC 2-Lap record of 30.xxx with the same heat racing setup. Brian pulled out his magic silver box and I was able to lower the record to 28.9xx. Pretty solid. There is at least another second there with this same setup, but it's a little tough to get it to transition from the turn to the straight with this prop. Needs a little more setup time and some better water to make it happen. Looking forward to trying again!
P-Mono - IM31... too much power... upside down a lot. I tried, but knew I was bringing a Knife to a gun fight here. All of this is great data for the next round of development, however... ;^)
N2-Hydro - I had a small rigger all setup for this class. There were 5 people entered, and I figured that finishing would be key, so when I was unpacking stuff on Saturday morning, I got the idea to run my Mystic 29 Minus-Two with a killer Neu setup in it. Tyler loaned me a 1515 0.5Y and I ran a 440/3 prop. Boat ran like a ROCKET for the 1st heat... Was able to actually run with Haines down the straights and could hold lane one at full throttle without any issue. Ken ended up flipping, and I took the 1st heat win. For rounds 2 and 3, I detuned the prop a bit and settled for a solid 2nd in those heats. This setup didn't show ANY signs of tripping in the turns, and would hold lane one pretty well. With the slower prop, I had a battle with Tommy Levessy, who was running one of BBY's riggers, but was able to hold him off for a few laps, after which he ended up upside down or stalled or something.
For the final heat, Ken and Jason threw Jason's N2 Hydro back together and were going to try to shut me out for 2nd place. If Ken won, I needed second to win overall. If Ken DNFd or didn't win, all I needed was a 3rd or better. Really playing the odds here! I propped back up, and did what I had done all day at the start... take off EARLY in the mill, set in lane one, and nail the start. Well... I did just that, but slid really wide through the 1st turn. could have been called I think, and I felt bad about it, but I think everyone got through. Jason ended up upside down somewhere on the course, and Ken was running away for the win. However, I was clearly in 2nd, with no pressure, so I settled in and cruised for 2nd place and the overall! Unfortunately, Tommy's rigger stalled exiting 4 and ended up sinking. Not sure if they ever got it back.
I did learn that this hull works JUST FINE with a high-RPM, small prop setup! I had no tripping problems at all with this setup, and will keep that in mind in the future!
P-Ltd Hydro - Was running my Raptor and in the 1st round, decided to lay off a bit and see how the heat settled out. I wasn't 100% confident in my boat after having to rebuild the driveline and put on a new prop after the P-Hydro rounds earlier in the week, so sticking it into the fold with guys like Douggie, Brian, Ken, Jason, etc.... didn't make a lot of sense. After the 1st lap, however, I found myself in 4th and the boat was running REALLY well, so I throttled on. Kylie was co-driving and correctly called the dead/slow boat exiting 4, which was Tommy Levessy driving one of BBY's Winston Eagles... Not sure what he did, but I swung WAY wide, and suddenly the Eagle went shooting across in front of me, I believe partially airborne, and I sawed it in half! Tore off my right sponson and essential ended my day with that boat. I would like to apologize for the rather loud curse-word I uttered as it happened! Tommy apologized afterwards and it's all good. Stuff happens, and it seemed like it was my week for it!
P-Ltd Sport Hydro - Had the Stealth Dialed. Got a 3rd, then a 1st, then a close 2nd racing against Tyler... Was in the hunt. For reasons still unknown, three of us apparently didn't hear, or weren't called, or ????, the final heat and my boat sat in my pits, taped up and ready to go, while the heat ran without us. It is what it is...
Overall, it was a great, frustrating, tiring, exhilarating, and FUN week! Let's do it again!
Best part of the whole deal was hanging out with my friends, old and new... Brian, John, Tyler, Mark, Mike Pags, Ken, Jason, Tony, Stephen, Douggy, Dave,... the list goes on and on! This is the best part of these trips for me, and I look forward to doing it again!
Thanks again to all those who worked so hard to make this happen.
Until next time!
Darin E. Jordan
Puget Sound Fast Electrics - Renton, WA
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Today, we're delighted to introduce you to Nick Priestly, one of our Expert Panel members and Principal Tutor at Flower School Glasgow as well as Managing Director of weddings and events florist Mood Flowers. Nick kindly sat down with us to talk about Flower School Glasgow and his vision for the future. And he presented us with a nice surprise during the interview. (Be sure to read all the way to the end of the interview for a chance to win a place at a forthcoming class!)
BB: Welcome, Nick! We're thrilled to introduce our BB readers to Flower School Glasgow. Tell us all about it…when and why you founded it, where it's located, what you teach, how many students are in a typical class?
NP: I started the school in 2008 as an add on business to my core weddings and events business. Initially I provided hobby class to non florists looking to explore their creative side. Around 4 years ago we introduced the One Week Career Course and the success of that allowed me to develop more professional classes for would-be florists. Today, Flower School Glasgow, located within our studio space on a business park in Glasgow, Scotland, is specifically aimed at professional florists looking to enhance their business or design skills as well as those who wish to start their own business. Typically we have up to eight people on our professional courses. The exceptions are our guest tutor classes where we have 12 people to meet demand and the Large Structures one day course where we have up to 16 people.
BB: There's a lot to learn when starting up a floral design business. What do you teach in your One Week Career Course?
NP: I can't teach absolutely everything but what I can do in six days is teach someone the fundamentals of floral design as well as focusing on how to market and start up a floral design business. We also cover things like how to attract clients both wedding and corporate to your business, planning and delivering a wedding, buying flowers, working to client briefs and most importantly pricing and making a profit as well as giving students pointers on their own brands and business plans. Unlike many schools which have a 6 hour teaching day we start at 9am and finish at 5pm so every day is a very full working day. After that it's up to each individual to develop their floral business at their own pace to fit in with their lifestyle.
BB: Have you had the opportunity to watch some of your past students create successful floral design businesses?
NP: It has been a pleasure to watch many of our formal students set up and develop wonderful businesses. The successful ones have taken everything they learned from the course and then added their own take on things to create unique brands and businesses rather than a copycat of Mood Flowers. Past students like Sylvia Abraham of Bella Botanica in Ireland, Natalie Dalziel of Natalie Dalziel Flowers and Yvonne Ramsay of Ollie-Rose and Blu all started their businesses after attending Flower School Glasgow. Some of my students have also gone on to become Chapel Designers, an international collective of event and wedding floral designers. I am proud to be the UK Ambassador for the organization and will co-host the annual London conference for the third time in April of this year alongside the founder of the organization (and fellow BB Expert Panel member) Holly Chapple.
BB: Which course seems to be most popular?
NP: Our Large Structures one day course was the biggest success of 2016 – the photo of the 16ft hanging centrepiece which we create on that course had a big impact on social media and we have had florists travel from all over the UK and Ireland to attend that course as it ran on four different dates last year. In 2017 we will probably run it on three dates. We have a large space at the studio allowing lots of movement and creativity for building large structures such as flower curtains, archways and of course the hanging installations. Our One Week Career Course also remains popular and we normally run this two or three times a year.
BB: Tell us about some of your guest teachers.
NP: We have been blessed with some of the best guest tutors on the planet! In 2015 Susan Mcleary from Passionflower (also a fellow BB Expert Panel member) came all the way from Michigan, USA to teach two days of classes which featured her amazing botanical jewelry along with her wedding designs. And in 2016 we had Jay Archer travel from just outside London to teach two days of wedding flowers using mostly British flowers and foliages. Both sets of classes were sold out and we had some great feedback from the students. We will shortly announce our next guest tutor for Spring 2017. For advance notice you can sign up on our website.
BB: I see that you are also offering business coaching?
NP: I have always been passionate about teaching others the fundamentals of being a business owner – In a previous life I graduated with an international business degree and worked in tax accountancy and financial recruitment for 6 years before retraining as a florist almost 14 years ago. I offer 121 days at the school where we work on a mix of practical floristry as well as business issues. I also visit established businesses for a minimum of two days where I provide a business healthcheck, working with the flower business owner to improve all aspects of their current business offering.
BB: Where does the school fit in with your brand and Mood Flowers? Do you run both? Have you cut back on Mood Flowers to devote more time to the school?
NP: Flower School Glasgow is very much an extension of Mood Flowers. For example, I feel I can teach all styles of wedding flowers and guide people through the process of marketing to today's brides because I run a studio that designs over 100 weddings a year. It is not unusual that weddings designed by my team are leaving the studio on days that I am teaching. This gives students a real insight into our day to day business. They are fascinated by our processes and everything that happens behind the scenes. After almost 14 years of running Mood Flowers I have a very strong team in place which means when I am teaching, I am teaching. I do not break away to answer the phone or talk to clients.
BB: What's next for Flower School Glasgow?
NP: We have lots of exciting things going on! We have just launched a brand new website (flowerschoolglasgow.com) allowing people to book online for the first time. We are currently finalizing our next guest tutor as well as designing new courses including a photography course.
BB: You're very kindly offering a prize of a place in your next Large Structures one-day course on Monday 16th January 2017. How can Botanical Brouhaha readers win this prize?
NP: The prize is for one person to attend the class (value £220). For a chance to win readers must leave a comment at the end of this post stating why they would like to attend the class and how they feel it would benefit their career or business. Both aspiring florists as well as current floral business owners can enter. They should leave their comment by midnight (Central Standard Time) on Monday 9th January. The winner will be chosen by random drawing and announced on Wednesday 11th January. (Please note this is for the 16th January class only and the prize cannot be exchanged for a future class.).
BB: Thanks so much for stopping by, Nick. We wish you the very best for 2017 at Mood Flowers and Flower School Glasgow!
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Recycling project to breathe life into Riverton
Industry Minister Anthony Hylton is hoping that the launch of the Jamaica Recycling Cooperative Project in Riverton Meadows in his West St Andrew constituency will transform the area into a thriving economic centre.
Addressing a ceremony in the community yesterday, Hylton said though Riverton is often overlooked, he was positive a turnaround was on the horizon.
"Riverton is the area where unwanted things are dumped, including metal and plastic bottles, but the export of it takes place right here," Hylton said.
The project, launched by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, is expected to provide employment for hundreds of Jamaicans and is housed at the Jamaica Recycling Cooperative Plant in the community.
Under the programme, plastic bottles are collected, compacted, and exported overseas.
The project is being led by the Kingston and St Andrew Corporation in collaboration with a Canadian company, Turtle Island; the Small Business Association of Jamaica; the Jamaica Business Development Corporation; the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce; the Social Development Commission; and the Caribbean Local Economic Development Project (CARILED).
So far, Turtle Island has contributed $12 million to the project, while CARILED has provided funding support of $8.5 million.
Persons can contribute to the project by providing plastic bottles for recycling, and it is estimated that suppliers can earn about $8,000 to $10,000 per week.
"When I heard about this, I knew we were moving in the right direction. If we are able to employ a joined-up government approach and are successful with that, then I am positive that this will only be the germ, or a catalyst, for what [the recycling project] should become," Hylton said.
"I believe it is symbolic, not only for the recycling development, but for the Riverton community itself. We have long recognised that Riverton is the recycling centre and that there is tremendous possibility for this area to see huge developmental gains. We recognise now, as ministers, that there is nothing called waste. There is big business out of this."
Richard Baugh, manager of the Jamaica Recycling Plant, fought hard to hold back the tears as he expressed his joy.
"It was a challenge to get it off the ground because we had to ensure that persons were adequately trained to use the machines. We are happy … . We know it's not going to be an easy road, but I would encourage everyone to get involved," he said.
"We are looking to go into [the recycling of] tyres and cardboard, among other things, so it's big business. Most of the people depend on the dump because if I decide to close for a couple days, my phone will not stop ringing, so I know that employment opportunities will be great."


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By JON HAGLOF
By JON HAGLOF
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LAKEVILLE — In another exciting finale to the Lakeville Little League Major Division playoffs, a double-header Saturday at the Ted Williams Camp saw the Red Sox fight their way to a championship over the never-say-die Rockies in a best-of-three series that went the distance.
For the Red Sox, last year's runner-up, the championship came as sweet redemption, as many second-year players with the team entered the best-of-three series with memories of last year's loss to the Athletics in another thrilling and high-scoring three-game set.
The championship series kicked off Thursday night at the Camp, and the Red Sox looked likely to walk off with the title in a hurry, stumping the Rockies, 10-0. A bit of Friday evening rain spoiled any hope of getting Game 2 off on schedule, and league officials opted for a double-header, if need be, to decide the thing on Saturday.
Game 2, played Saturday at noon, saw the Rockies rally from six runs back to upend the Sox in a wild and entirely whacky 19-16 final score. The game was highlighted by a runaway third inning in which the Red Sox lifted themselves out from under a 2-1 deficit with an 8-run burst only to watch the Rockies fire back with 10 runs in the bottom half.
That forced the decisive
Game 3, played later that afternoon, the Red Sox squeaking by with a 5-4 win.
The Red Sox are: Keagan Austin, Thomas Bankowski, Derrick Clancy, Eddie Eloma, Josh Fickert, Chris Mahala, Stevie O'Malley, Timmy O'Malley, Joey Perrello, Nick Scripter, Noah Scripter, and James Thomas.
The Rockies are: Matt Rocha, Adam Ryan, Tom Protentis, Logan Walmsley, Sean Halloran, Marc Rebeiro, Will Curtin, Corey Holmes, David Culotta, Alex Pappas, Devon Turner, and Parker Smith.
More Lakeville Little League ahead
Tonight the AAA Division championship will be decided on Field #3 at the Ted Williams Camp. The eight-team AAA Division tourney started Monday night and continued with the semifinals on Tuesday night.
And after that it's All-Star time.
The 12-year-old All Stars get started in District 7 play Friday night at 7 pm, and the 11-year-old team will get its first taste of district play this Sunday (July 1) at 7 pm. Both games will be played on Field #3 at the Ted Williams Camp.


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- In Montparnasse
- Tour Montparnasse - 10 min walk
- Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art - 11 min walk
- Paris Catacombs - 14 min walk
- Luxembourg Palace - 19 min walk
- Luxembourg Gardens - 19 min walk
- Les Invalides - 25 min walk
- Sorbonne University - 25 min walk
Getting around
- Paris (CDG-Roissy-Charles de Gaulle) - 31 min drive
- Paris (ORY-Orly) - 13 min drive
- Paris Montparnasse-Pasteur Station - 8 min walk
- Paris-Vaugirard Station - 10 min walk
- Paris Montparnasse Station - 11 min walk
- Gaite Station - 1 min walk
- Edgar Quinet Metro Station - 3 min walk
- Montparnasse - Bienvenue Station - 7 min walk
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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Hotel size
- This hotel has 28 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 4 floors
- Check-in time 2 PM-8 AM
- Check-out time is noon
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- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
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- Pets allowed *
- Restrictions apply *
- 1 per room (up to 22 lbs)
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle *
- No parking
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Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Business centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Lift
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- English
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- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite TV channels
- Desk
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- Daily housekeeping
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Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check-in or check-out:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.88 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 40 (subject to availability)
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 32 per day
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of EUR 13.50 per person (approximately)
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
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Room was vacuumed and tidied each day by room service. Fresh towels each day.
Completely misrepresented by website. Cramped and dingy. Water leaked out of bathroom. Sad little lobby. All of which might have been acceptable for the price if the website abc promo had not shown something totally different. Montparnasse is a fun neighborhood.
Great staff. Great location to travel either rive gauche or rive droite. Great access to railways and airports. Things working properly. Well managed but can't hide it's old. Reasonable rates. Had a big bed in a small room. Small shower room.
We were at the top and had a view of Sacre Coeur in the distance from the bathroom window. It was easy to bang your head on the beams! Lovely big bed. Shower was a bit makeshift but fine for a one night stay.
The hotel is correct and cleanliness there was nothing to say. What struck me though is that there was no drinkable water in the room which should be basic.
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By JOHN FOWKE
I have two friends who intend to stand; one an ex-MP, the other a mature man with much valuable experience, but not politically-active in the past.
Both are graduates of UPNG.
I know their electorates reasonably well and find the prospect of their candidature very interesting and encouraging.
Both are honest and positive men with good track-records.
What will happen?
Is it likely that a solid and united block of idealists who are determined to return PNG to a land of fair-shares and opportunity- for-everyone will emerge and lead?
A group of MPs within which there is a determination to see that justice, good health and a basic education are available to all citizens?
Basic conditions in the world of 2012, and conditions which this society has a right to expect.
Conditions which may be provided in this increasingly-wealthy country?
How may such a trans-tribal, trans-provincial unifying representative group emerge and coalesce?
The Christians, members of a potentially trans-tribal interest group, have tried and failed.
One hopes they will try again.
Is my suggestion, made in The National newspaper late last year, regarding the adoption of the LLG system as the foundation of national politics worth consideration by intending candidates?
As is now widely-accepted, a "party-system" imposed upon a classless, landowning society has been an incumberance; a matrix for the rise of a dissatisfied and increasingly resentful electorate.
In a society which has remained socially-classless and universally-landowning, with a commonality of interest and hope for the future, the first indigenous class to emerge and show its strength and influence as a unit above the commonality is the political class, which has appropriated much for itself to the loss and neglect of the mass of the people.
Even the best-known politicians have made statements recognising this as a problem.
How may a society which is completely divorced from knowledge and influence with the first indigenous social class it has ever seen, get out of the shadow of a shady and selfish party-system and into direct, positive, productive contact with its mausmen, its direct representatives, the MPS?
Is such a set of questions and considerations worthy of the attention of this blog's readership?


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Face The Fact – Opus 1 (Westbound Media)
Insightful, refreshing, Opus 1 pulls no punches, as the finger clicking jazz guitar leads him into 'Failure', we realize this will be no empty brag festival, no false bravado, no self pity for his hard luck adventures. This is something different, pretty damn unique, brave even, because running the risk at being taken at face value, some may miss that this is a message of hope. That if you are AWARE of the Hell you may be stuck in, (some of that hell made by your own perceptions and faults) you can and MUST escape from it.
Mashadena squelches forward on the back of 80's sounding synth and vocoder morphing slowly into a tense jive apocalyptic ice cool soundtrack, with shivering of dread. And yet so very danceable!
In Abstract Jazz, Opus 1 raps that his,'' perspective is reflective of reality'' and it this way he has of viewing then writing and singing about the world around him, the thoughts surrounding him, that elevate the tunes above so much that pours out these days in the modern pop universe.
Stand out track, No Love deserves to be a hit not only in hip hop clubs, but could easily find a home in alternative and adventurous rock clubs across the nations, it has that bold crossover appeal, embracing the intellect and the soul.
All in all each track here offers layers of thought provoking lyrics sown into a subtly produced bed of melody and instrumentation. The hooks creep up on you and the mood takes hold for ages after the last bass howl and strut has faded.
I for one certainly look forward to much more from this artist.
Listen for yourself here
Opus 1 will be featured on the NBT podcast going out on the 17th August 2010
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition in which the heart beats irregularly and often abnormally fast. Symptoms can include palpitations, tiredness, and breathlessness. People with AF are at increased risk of stroke. We interviewed 38 people about their experiences of AF, plus one partner. Choose from the full list of topics on the left, or explore individual interviews from the people's profiles tab above.
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Sabbath Conversation – Sunday, April 17, 3.00-5.30 pm
Sabbath Conversation – Sunday, April 17, 3.00-5.30 pm
Join us for tea and a 'Sabbath Conversation' with Uli and Carol and the spring garden.
Last month we had a wonderful circle of ten friends and neighbors. Please consider yourselves warmly invited. This month we will be looking at a few of Wendell Berry's Sabbath Poems from A Timbered Choir, using his words of wisdom as a springboard to our discussion.
Be here. Here
is the root and stem
on whose life
your life depends.
The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it and to foster its renewal is our only hope.
Wendell Berry
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As we head deeper into earnings season, I am once again amused at all the noise and fury that is concentrated on the reports, which are quarterly snapshots of a corporation -- and nothing else. Far from being the Holy Grail that Wall Street's short-term focus has turned it into, a company's quarterly earnings report and 10Q filing is just a tiny slice of a corporate lifespan. The report does contain valuable information about the current business and financial status of a company, but it is just an update. It was never intended to be the stock market equivalent of the Daily Racing Form.
As I surf the Internet and listen to the various stock commentators, it seems that everyone is focusing on, and biting on, these short-term reports. Hundreds of billions of market cap will be created and destroyed by how actual earnings compare to the always highly accurate analysts' estimates. Incredibly, most of this money will be bet on the same stocks that always dominate the news. Investors and traders playing the earnings game are competing against the super-computer armed market makers, themselves and the big Wall street firms to pick up pennies betting on the favorite.
I approach earnings season a little differently. While I occasionally engage in speculation, betting on the unknowable against a player with a formidable edge does not interest me much. I like to look at cheaper companies that have run off a string of earnings disappointments. Except for the shrinking handful of analysts forced to cover them, no one cares about these companies or expects anything g good to happen to them. Therefore, often excessively negative expectations are built into their share prices.
Pico Holdings (PICO) is an interesting collection of real estate, agricultural and water assets. The company also has an insurance business in run-off mode and investments in fixed income and equity securities. Pico has the misfortune of being an asset-rich company in an earnings driven market. The shares trade right at book value; however, the company has a lot of land and water rights that have been on the book for an extended period of time and may be understated in value. Pico has had two consecutive enormous earnings shortfalls, so there is only one analyst following the company right now.
This stock is a win- win in my eyes. If the company has another bad earnings quarter, the shares could drop further and allow me to buy them at a cheaper price than the current quote. If conditions have improved, no one is going to notice and I can pay around the current quote for a solid collection of assets with an improving earnings stream. The company is scheduled to report early in November
Tutor Perini (TPC) is another stock I will be following this earnings season. This contractor and construction management company is dependent on infrastructure spending and has posted three consecutive large earnings short falls. Wall Street estimates of the company have fallen by about 25% over the past three months. In spite of the weak environment for large scale construction contracts, Perini is managing to stay busy with projects that include the Tappan Zee Bridge rehab in New York, the Alaskan Viaduct in Seattle and the Freedom Tower in New York City. The company has an existing backlog of more than $5 billion and pending awards of more than $4 billion. It may not live up to Wall Street's expectations but this company is on track to make $1.50 or so a share for the full year.
Tutor Perini is a 115-year old company that has been publicly traded for more than 50 years. When the economy firms up, this company will win more than its share of new infrastructures construction -- as well as large commercial and industrial projects. I hope it falls short again so I can pay single digits for a stock that traded in the $70s less than five years ago.
I have never found it productive or profitable to watch the same stocks as everyone else or trade like the crowd. I will be watching the unloved and unpopular names in the hope that this earnings season will create attractive long-term entry points.


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About The Salvation Army
Welcome to the Wellington City Corps of The Salvation Army.
Our Worship Services are held every Sunday at 10:30am, and is a time where we all come together as family and share in worship.
ABOUT THIS CORPS (Church)
We are a church that seeks to honour God in the way we live and worship. We have many different ways to worship from music & singing, video & data, giving, sharing and the use of Biblical teaching.
If you have not come prepared to give today and/or are a guest of this church, do not feel obliged to participate. We give back to God what we believe He has first given to us by giving in a weekly offering.
We are a Salvation Army church, and you may notice some people wearing uniforms. Uniforms represent formal membership within The Salvation Army. We don't expect everyone who comes to wear a uniform, and you can be a member without wearing a uniform. In fact, you don't have to be a member of the church to come here. However, as a Salvation Army Corps (church), the uniform is a part of our witness. An outside demonstration of an inside experience.


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Vanilla Buttercreams are my favorite homemade gluten-free candy!!! Imagine biting into rich dark chocolate with a rich and creamy vanilla center. Positively divine!!!
As a kid, my brothers and I would always receive one of those heart-shaped boxes of Whitman Sampler Chocolates. I would poke a hole in the bottom of the chocolates looking for the creamy ones. The vanilla buttercreams were my absolute favorite!!!!
Honestly, I never gave it much thought about how these decadent candies were made. It never occurred to me that they could be made right in your very own kitchen! Then I met my wonderful mother-in-law. Honestly, there was nothing she could not make or do. (She was better than Martha Stewart and could have easily been the star of her own television show!)
It was Christmas Day when I first sampled her homemade buttercream candy. Oh my!!! I wanted to take the whole plate home with me!!!! When I was offered dessert, I totally passed and went for the candy! She passed away many years ago and I have not been able to find her recipe. I have done my best to recreate it. I think she would be pleased.
Mom tempered her chocolate and it was amazing! However, it is such a process I use a double-boiler to melt mine. Ghirardelli and Wilton both make melting wafers. Which are truly awesome! They give homemade candies a smooth finish with a glossy shine that you receive from tempered chocolate. However, neither company has a designated area specifically for gluten-free products. Because their facilities produce products containing peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and egg there is a risk for contamination. For peace of mind, I like to use Hershey's Special Dark Mildly Sweet Dark Chocolate Chips. Click here for a list of gluten-free products from The Hershey Company.
Using gluten-free chocolate chips combined with coconut oil or shortening is much easier and the process of melting the chocolate is very quick compared to tempering. I recommend using a double-boiler. If you do not have one, it is okay. I don't have one and probably never will. You can create your own. Place a cup to two cups of water in a 3-quart saucepan and bring the water to a simmer. Place the chips in a 1.5-quart saucepan and place the pan into the large pan. Do not allow the bottom of the pan to touch the water. Stir constantly until chips and oil are melted.
So what happens if you allow the water to boil while melting the chips? The chips melt too quickly, leaving your buttercreams (or any other candy or food you dip) with tiny bumps in the chocolate. The chocolate also has an almost burned taste to it. Yuck!
I enjoy giving homemade gifts. I have several dear friends who are gluten-free. These vanilla buttercream candies are the perfect gift idea for birthdays, Valentine's Day, Christmas or a just to say "thank you". They also make the perfect dessert!!!
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Vanilla Buttercreams
- Yield: 3–5 dozen candies 1x
Creamy vanilla buttercream candies covered in a rich dark chocolate.
Vanilla Buttercream Candy Center Ingredients:
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (not imitation)
Chocolate Coating Ingredients:
- 2 cups (12-ounce package) Hershey's Special Dark Mildly Sweet Dark Chocolate Chips
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil or shortening
- Combine confectioners' sugar, butter, cream and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Using a stand or hand mixture, beat on medium to high speed until mixture is smooth and firm. If needed, add more sugar (by 1/4 cup) as necessary to make a firm mixture that will hold a shape.
- Form into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheet or tray lined with waxed paper. Cover loosely and refrigerate until firm (at least two hours or overnight).
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil (or shortening) in a double boiler, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Dip buttercreams into chocolate mixture using a candy cradle or fork. Let excess chocolate drip off, place onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow chocolate to set.
Do not allow the water in the double-boiler come to a boil. Dip candy in a cool kitchen. If candy centers become too soft, refrigerate for 10 to 20 minutes.
You might also enjoy Gluten-Free Peppermint Patties. Rich chocolate and cool peppermint centers are the perfect after dinner mint!
If you are in a hurry, Peppermint Bark takes less than 30 minutes to make!


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You have a dream: it can be either traveling abroad, or doing a career you would love, or launching your own venture, or maybe all of them together. You are not sure, though. You lack of confidence, experience, and skills.
Perhaps, you need a smooth transition like a gap year between your high school and future college to provide you some little steps towards your goal. However, don't spend the whole year on one thing; plunge into several experiences, and spend almost no money.
Here is how.
- Go to a conference. Choose a topic you like and apply. Be it a POP art gathering or International Economic Forum, you will meet some extraordinary people and, probably, become great friends. Except free cookies at coffee breaks, you will also see the world beyond your four walls, get inspiration from famous and successful people, and write down some valuable ideas.
- Apply for youth exchange or training. These usually take 3 to 10 days and make you fall out of life. In a good sense. Forget about Facebook, being ashamed, and any stereotypes. Get familiar with peers that are so different from you but cool in the same time; learn a challenging topic in a non-formal way, and get a lot of laugh every day.
- Request a grant. You will be surprised how much money is available for a good cause. What is more, you do not have to repay it back as a loan. Plan something little and beneficial for your local community, for instance, a vegetarian café that uses homegrown products, a youth club, or even a startup.
Expect to fail but think big! It will give you real life lessons (in practice people learn better) and entrepreneurial experience, which is so vital for taking a risk in future, and lead your bold ideas towards success.
- Exchange program is an experience which could be worth of any college degree. When you go to a different country, you a. Learn a new language; b. Understand another culture; c. Stop being ignorant about the world; d. Become independent; e. and more organized; f. open your mind to new opportunities which automatically upgrades your level of social skills; g. I could continue for alphabet long… Oh, and did I mention that government may actually pay for the whole your trip?
- Volunteering. This is a big one even with small actions. When you work for free because you believe in the idea, you start to reevaluate your ambitions and what a real wealth is. After all, human relations mean a lot and you will come across it all your life. By helping someone, you actually invest in your future, as you never know when somebody else will help you, too. The truth is that you need to feed the circle of kindness and "pay it forward."
Let me assure you that after you partake in at least one of experiences described above, people will constantly refer to you as an interesting person. You will not have to make a science fiction out of your resume anymore, and a wide range of connections will appear on a horizon.
This was a brief introduction to what these experiences mean to you personally. Get your BONUS: decoding them in the context of employment.
How employer would perceive your participation in one of the above mentioned activities:
- Conferences – intelligent, dedicated;
- Youth exchange, training – active, socially involved, easily integrates in a team;
- Won grants – achieves results, leader, up to challenges;
- Exchange program – [a big plus] flexible, easily adapts, open-minded, fast learner;
- Volunteering – loyal, socially responsible.
The next question might be: How to find these opportunities? Well, I would gladly provide you with direct links to resources. Just give me a hint on Twitter @wac_startup
Denys Andrushchenko is a founder and CEO at World At Competition, a platform of opportunities.
How to Get Sh*t Done will teach you how to zero in on the three areas of your life where you want to excel, and then it will show you how to off-load, outsource, or just stop giving a damn about the rest.


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Are Desis More Fluent In Queen's Language?
Indian American Anamika Veeramani has won the 2010 Scripps National Spelling Bee crown to retain the honour for the 'desis' for the third year in a row. Anamika Veeramani, from North Royalton, claimed victory by correctly spelling the word stromuhr - a medical term.
She takes home $40,000 (£27,450) in cash and prizes, as well as the coveted championship title.
Anamika, who came joint fifth last year, was one of the favourites to win among the 273 spellers who took part in the three-day final in Washington. It is the third year in a row that an Indian-American has won the championship. namika's winning word, stromuhr, is the term for an instrument used to measure the velocity of blood flow.
The popularity of the spelling bee - a peculiarly American tradition - has grown greatly over the past decade, partly as a result of the Academy Award-nominated documentary Spellbound.
The successive triumph of Indian origin students in the competition has led to the muse whether we are more fluent in Queen's language?
Peru's Envoy Research in Adi Shankara
Attracted by the teachings of Adi Sankara, a Peruvian envoy in India has decided to undertake research on the eighth century philosopher of Vedanta at a university run by the Kanchi Kamakoti Trust. Carlos A Irigoyen Forno, Deputy Chief of Mission, Peruvian Embassy in New Delhi, who introduces himself as a descendent of Incas tribals of the South American nation, has applied for doing research on Adi Sankara at the Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (CSVMV) in nearby Enathur.
Forno, who was here to visit the famous Kamakshi Amman temple yesterday, said he had been drawn to Adhisankara for over 42 years. When asked what inspired him, he said it was a tryst he made with Ved Vyas 42 years back, whose Mahabharatha he read in a French translation.
He was overwhelmed by the canvass and the thought, he said. The Incas, who are part of the tribal population of Peru, share many things in common with Hindus, he said, adding they have the same belief in Sun and Moon worship, besides worshipping Garuda and snake.
The Langur With A Govt Job!
Many youths toil day and night and yet cannot take home a pay packet of Rs 10, 000 per month. However, a black-faced langur Mangal Singh has landed a job which earns him a package of Rs 1.2 lakh per annum!
The langur is hired by the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) here as a 'guard' to keep common marauding monkeys at bay. Deputy Director of ESIC, Prabhat Sharma told HT, "The monkeys had made life miserable for the employees and those living on the campus. These monkeys had destroyed several important documents and other records with important financial details."
The marauders had also injured several employees. Sharma said that many times, he saw these monkeys 'reading' departmental files and then tearing them into shreds but he could not help save important data.
Sharma said the department tried contacting the Kanpur Zoo oficials and other departments concerned for check the monkey menace but all efforts proved futile. The zoo authorities installed a cage but only one monkey was caught in several months.
According to informed sources, a zoo official advised the ESIC officials to contact Mohd Fareed, a monkey trainer. Mohd Fareed also provides his services to the Rashtrapati Bhawan and several other government departments in Kanpur, Delhi and Lucknow.
Mangal Singh, the langur was deployed on the ESIC campus in October 2008 to chase monkeys away. Irfaan, the caretaker of the langur at ESIC said, "Red-faced monkeys fear black-faced langurs because they are mightier. Usually, after seeing the monkey with long tail and black face, the red-faced monkeys keep away."
Needless to state, the ESIC campus, full of greenery with hundreds of trees and plants, which once bustled with the roguish activities of red-face monkeys who stole clothes, food and other goods from houses and office, is quiet today.


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If there's ONE thing that matters in life, it's getting the perfect selfie. I mean, people literally die trying.
And the selfie stick is fine (I mean, Melissa McCarthy used one at a Spy screening this week and I was front and center, nbd)….
But these contraptions can be a tad obtrusive. There has to be a better way…
Enter: Selfie Shoes (NOT an April Fool's joke).
Simple instructions: Just insert your phone into the port at the front of either your right or left shoe, raise it to the perfect angle and click the internal button with a tap of your toe (wait really??) to take the photo.
Because you don't look cool enough when you stop everything to take a selfie, now you will be doing a damn high-kick in a heinous, square-toed heel, too. This is especially fun when you're wearing a dress so the world can see your hoo-ha while you attempt to nail the perfect duck face for Instagram. And I hate to say it, but I know a few guys who are going to be pissed they only make a women's shoe right now.
Sigh. I miss the 90s when we wore Sketchers without phone ports and used disposable Kodaks to capture life's moments. But I have to admit, the first time I see someone wearing these disasters and taking a selfie, I am going to lose my shit, so carry on narcissistic fashionistas.
Let the leg stretching begin,
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