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300 free
200 IM Drill
300 various drills
4x 50 kick/build
50 @ 200 goal pace
2 x 25 @ 100 goal pace with an ez 25 after
4 x 12.5 fast breakout 37.5 ez
150 c/d
Total: 1500 yards
Need to work on the timing of my breakout still. I think I need maybe two extra flutter kicks before trying to start swimming. Sometimes it's pretty on, sometimes it's a tad early.
Other than that my swims are starting to feel good. I plan on another massage this week, and a swim Monday and Wednesday. Probably take Tuesday off. IF I decide to swim on Tuesday I'll do an 800 ez or less.
Ready to test my training and taper ...
Tuesday - a much needed and much enjoyed massage. Told her to just loosen me up. Felt great - muscles are still totally fatigued and sore.
scy solo (again ... )
1000 warm-up:
300 swim
200 IM drill
200 fly drill
50 free drill
4 x 50 kick/swim
2 x 25 12.5 fast/12.5 ez
1x100 broken at the 50 for :15 and 75 for :10 I totally messed this up. I did free and went nuts on my kick the first 50 and tried to hold it. I only gave myself :10 at the 50 but was late so I did another :10 at the 25 but was off both times because I was forgetting what I was supposed to do.
Did 4 x 100 on the 1:40 as my c/d
Did some ez swims in there, too and ended up with 1600.
EEK! It's almost go time. Still feeling sluggish and sore. Feeling both tired and energized. I'm definitely NOT sleeping enough ... I need to get some more sleep.
Next week I'm going to pay better attention to hydrating, too.
Talked a lot with my VERY trusted taper coach ... he said to only swim twice this week, I talked him into a third time - which is supposed to be a sprint free warm-up swim only -
Warm-up (also discussed he also relented and let me do my typical 1,000)
300 swim
200 IM drill
300 drill (200 fly, 100 free)
4 x 50 kick/swim
2 x 25 build
1 x 100 free broken at the 50 for :10 and 75 for :10
1:02 from a push with a late start
1 x 50 fly broken at 25 for :15
1 x 25 free fast no breath - :13.6
5 x 100 free on 1:40 swim them slower than 1:25
Did some ez swims inbetween the sprints and got 1,800 in - it's almost go time. I'm definitely feeling that fatigued muscle feeling so according to my calculations I am right on track.
We also talked a LOT about my 100 free and how to take it out more aggressively. I ALWAYS try to do that but I haven't done that well since 08. I'm thinking of changing my strategy a wee bit. I think I need to focus on killing my legs the first 50 and forget about the 2nd 50 (until I get there).
Coach promises my training will carry my legs through the last 25 (I think the training and my beloved B70 will) - fingers crossed!
Friday Night:
Swam SCY solo
300 free
200 IM drill
300 drill free and fly
4 x 50 kick/build (fl, bk, fr, fr)
4 x 50 (25 fast, 25 ez)
6 x (50 FAP, 50 ez on 4:00)
fl, fr, fr, fl, bk, fr
(fr and back with fins fly without)
6 x 25 from the middle
(fl, fl/bk, bk, bk/br, br/fr, fr)
150 c/d
Still not finding my real sprint speed with the arms - the legs and stroke feel good, arms included. It just feels sluggish. My kick feels really strong - no clue at all if I'll swim well or not next week!
Spent an hour or so planting flowers for my mom. Started pouring rain right as I put the last one in.
Ran around the backyards with my cousins' dogs and threw the ball - not for too long.
Neither Saturday or Sunday's activities were taper friendly but I'm not worried. Back to the pool tonight for a COACHED workout, YEAH!! (Been two weeks since I had one of those)
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Swam solo (again)
Meet warm-up
300 ish free (basically swim till it feels good and the jitters are reduced not more than a 500)
200 IM drill
300 more drill (mostly fly, some free)
4 x 50 kick (one bk, one fl, two free)
4 x 25 fast/25 ez (simulating starts)
100 ez
2 x200 free on 3:10 - bumping up the intervals a bit to get more rest. I was going to do 3 but my team jumped in and I was running out of lane space. PLUS I swam a lot faster than I wanted to (nice problem to have)
100 moderate
100 ez
100 fast broken at the 50 for :10
Not even talking about the crappiness that this was blech. Still don't have the sprint speed -
100 ez - then started chatting and after 10 minutes decided I was better off getting out instead of trying to get warm again before sprinting more.
Going back tomorrow ...
Stressed about the whole Walnut Creek situation. Kerry O'Brien () is just about the best masters coach out there - INCREDIBLE guy and coach. This program and his job MUST be saved.
I'm trying to go gluten free as I've been experiencing a lot of issues lately. Many similar to Fort's. Since bread is my favorite food, followed by spaghetti, garlic bread and chocolate chip cookies I do NOT look forward to this. HOWEVER, I'd like a normal life so ... giving it a whirl for the next few weeks to see if I see improvements. Going to detox at some point, too. Oh, won't that be fun.
Okay got back in the water ... never thought I would say this but thank goodness for indoor pools.
Typical 1000 w/u
300ish free
200 IM drill
300 drill of free and fly
4 x 50 kick/build by 25
6 x 100 on 1:35 mod free - nice and relaxed. My free and turns felt really good on these.
1 x 100 broken at the 50 for :10 did free
blech - never got going fast
2 x 50 broken at the 25 for :05 - did #1 fly and #2 back blech never got going fast
4 x 25 from the middle fast working on IM transitions and turns - again blech never got going fast.
I am hoping/praying/pleeding to the swim Gods that my turn comes back to me in the next 2 weeks ... otherwise ...
So I swam Friday night solo because I knew I wouldn't get in Saturday and knew it was possible that I wouldn't get in on Sunday. I wanted to get up early and go on Sunday but I felt sick as heck Saturday night and decided I needed the sleep - rest of the day was packed so there was no chance of the pool happening.
Took a half day yesterday to get stuff done, rest and try to tinker with food to figure out just why my poor stomach hates me ... no luck, got sicker as the day went on and spent the workout time in bed. (fortunately with clean sheets and about 10 loads of laundry done in a now clean room)
Nonetheless - allergies are flairing up like crazy, stomach is killing me (mostly just painful) ... not what I need to be in 2.5 weeks out.
Oh well, today is a new day ... swimming solo after work (in theory) .... Just needed to
Goodbye April!
1000 w/u (see below)
5 x 100 on 1:35 - moderate added to the interval to get more rest (normally would go 1:25)
4x(3x50 on :55) 1:00 rest between rounds
felt awful
did round 3 back
200 ez
4 x 25 from the middle to work IM transitions
200 ez
blech - stroke felt bad. Taking today off. Back at it tomorrow - ignoring the cold I'm coming down with.
I left work late yesterday and got stuck in awful traffic. I got in a solid half hour after I wanted to ... oh well.
Did my usual 1000 warm-up:
300 free swim (this varies from 300-500 depending on how I feel)
200 IM drill
200 fly drill
5 x 50 kick/build
2 x 25 fly
6 x 100 fr on 2:00 BPA (best possible average)
Wanted to hit 1:12's consistently. Went out at a comfortable pace on #1 - looked at the clock took me a couple of seconds to realize I went about a 1:07/1:08 - - that meant the rest were probably going to hurt like a I think my practice time PR (from a push) is about a 1:06. I'm totally thinking this is riding the rest from state and that I'll be slower in the next two weeks.
What I take away from this being good is that my stroke feels pretty good right now. It makes me feel like I am doing things right after all and that in 3 weeks I'll be ready to roll ...
#2 1:08/1:09
#3 1:12
#4 1:12
#5 1:13
#6 1:14
200 ez recovery
Then teammates started showing up and I started chatting so I only did 2 x 25 fast on 1:00 - hit around 13s on both but was not feeling fast. Did another 150 worth of drills and ez and got out.
That was my fifth day in a row in the water and 6th out of 7. Taking today off (mostly because I have to due to job stuff).
Tomorrow I plan on another solo swim doing my usual warm-up, doing 8 x 100 on 2:00 then 400 ez and drill then some fast 100s and 50s. We shall see.
Every muscle in my body still hurts from training on Tuesday. Feels good to be sore. I'm going to miss that over the next 3 weeks.
I leave 3 weeks from today for Nats!!!
Had my last pre-nats appointment with my trainer last night. Thought about telling him I wanted to scale it down but decided to go full throtle one last time. Totally kicked my butt ...
20 minutes into the 60 minute session I actually thought I was going to melt into a puddle of sweat and keel over.
We did the following:
Couple minute warm-up included:
Jumping jacks
Oblique kicks (I thought I was coordinated sadly I am not)
Side twist mini jumps
3 Rounds of 5x5x5 squats with 4lb med ball (five regular, five fast, five jump to small box
I truly cannot remember the order of everything else but we did 3 rounds of the following...
Side twists with cords
Lunge and twist with cords
Ab wheel
Slide board tucks with cords on ankles
Scooter walks with wrist weights on belly
Lunge and press walks
Fly recover on bosu with weights
More Oblique kicks
Single leg balance moves with weights
Slide board squat and pull together
Probably a couple more things I am forgetting
Was way too fried to swim fast so I did drills and recovery.
Tonight it's back to fast swimming ...
The IL state meet was this past weekend. Overall I am happy with my non-tapered swims. I think the races were good, the details need work. It's a good place to be in just over three weeks out.
50 Free - AWFUL start, breakout and turn - again it's the details. Turn needs to increase.
100 Free - One off turn, better turns than the 50, Turn over needs to increase, legs were great.
200 Free - blah who really cares. The next to me totally sandbagged. I thought I was swimming way crappier than I was. It was right about my best time. I haven't swum this race tapered SCY in years.
50 fly - AWFUL turn and finish. Needed an extra stroke on both. I need to channel Phelps not Cavic and drill that wall.
100 IM - first race. First race always sucks. Arms were hurting. Not really a race I focus on or care about.
50 Back - not bad ... need to work on my finish.
50 breast - had fun not worried about times.
Was supposed to have a private pilates reformer session ... she forgot the door over at the gym is a spa. They had a last minute cancelation so I got a massage instead. It was not a great massage but it helped.
Got in the water and did 1,000 yards or so easy. Did a bunch of fly drills, some turns and finishes.
Tonight I have my last training appt. before nats and a solo swim session. Going to go right back into killer mode ... hope my body is in one piece after.
300 free
200 IM drill
4 x 50 kick/build
200 fly drills
100 ez
2 x 25 fast hand timed with an ez 75 after. Went fly on #1 and free on #2. Don't want to state my times, but I'm feeling MUCH better about this weekend. Perhaps there is speed and turnover in my body yet. We shall see.
Tomorrow I swim:
50 Free
50 Back
200 Free
Sunday I swim:
50 breast
50 fly
100 free
Have an idea of what I want to go in all but the 50 breast. I am not a breaststroker so I really don't care.
Swam solo before coaching ... turns have felt like crap so that was my main focus.
1000 w/u:
300 free
200 IM drill
4 x 50 kick/build
100 fly drill
100 back drill
100 ez
6 x (12.5 fast, 25 fast, 12.5 fast)
This set allows me to work breakouts, turns and finishes well rested for each. I love this set. I do it LCM, too, doubling the distances.
I went free, fly, back, fly, fly, free.
Then I did 4 x 25 from the middle of the pool. Turns FINALLY started feeling better. In working on my turns during all the longer stuff done earlier this season I began staying on my side longer and was having trouble getting to my stomach to start fast swimming.
I finally got it down - hope it sticks.
State meet this weekend. Swimming all four 50s, 100 free and IM and 200 free. No relays since I'm swimming unattached.
Massage today - THANK THE HEAVENS!!! So stoked. Need to get a couple more in before nats.
Ready to thrown on the B70 and see what happens.
Planning on swimming Thursday and taking Friday off. Cross your fingers I don't suck this weekend!!!
Ah a week of taper ... just what I need.
I did NO dryland ... EEK!
400 free
4 x 50 Indy IM on 1:15
2 x 50 kick on 1:20
4 x 100 free ez on 1:40
1 x 100 free broken @ 50 for :15 and 75 for :10
1 x 50 fly broken @ 25 for :15
I did the taper workout my teammates are doing for state. My legs are still totally fried. Even just on those 2 x 50 kick they were hurtin'. I'm anxious to see how I swim this weekend. My left arm pull is way off on free. I have a major knot going on in my left shoulder blade - MASSAGE TOMORROW!!!
I have very little expectations for speed right now, but I'm hopeful. My turnover just isn't there. Hopefully I find it in the next couple of weeks.
Did one of Fort's speed workouts today. I think she poached it from Rich A.
300 FR swim
200 IM drill
4 x 50 kick/drill
150 fly drill
2 x 25 fly 1 build 1 fast
50 back drill
50 ez
Main Set:
4 x 100 (50 on 1:00, 25 on :30, 25)
I did the last 25 swim on the odds and kick on the evens.
Went fr, bk, fl, fr - not real sure on times since the pace clock I was using was at the far end of where I started which made the 50 split and 2nd 25 splits hard to get.
300 c/d
Liked the main set. Felt better than I thought I would on the fly. I think my fly splits were close to :31, :15, :15.
Even with just two days off of the legs they are feeling a tad better. They are definitely still shot but it's a bit better.
I'm ready for taper but I'm also getting exciting to run outside more. This always seems to happen to me. Taper kicks in and all I want to do is run. Oh well. I'm stoked for state next weekend and anxious to see how I swim.
None of my classmates showed up to pilates so I got an hour one on one. It was great. As the instructor keeps telling me - I am far above where everyone else is.
We did some fun new stuff including using the jump board. Ah, more jumping ... poor little legs!
I got into the pool very late since we ran a bit over and were trying to figure out when we could get my next two sessions in.
400 w/u
2 x 100 broken at 50 for :10 and at 75 for :05
ez 100 between each
50 fast
6 x 50 kick on 1:00
50 ez
6 x 100 (alt free/stroke on 1:30) - did 50s ez of stroke on the stroke ones
Not much of a swim workout but I got some intensity in. I am definitely sore, tired and achy from all my dryland.
I can almost always remember swim workouts even a day or two later. Training sessions I blank out on though.
What I do remember:
Stretch and run warm-up
3 x
Single leg side box jumps
Weighted squats
Sit-up position twist and throw with med ball
Straight arm pull-ups with cables
squat jumps onto weight bench
Box jumps
3 x
Squat jumps with bar
Leg kick out extenstions with cables
Straight arm extensions with 5lb plates
Single arm bent over extension with 5lb plate
Feet on bench hands on ball in plank position alt. feet raise
That's all I remember ... it was an hour and I remember my legs being totally fried. Still sore today and loving it! Next week no dryland to rest my legs a bit for state.
Last night I got in to the pool to swim a bit before I had to coach. I wasn't feeling it so I decided to take it easy then decide based off of my warm-up it I'd just do aerobic work or maybe do some sprint work.
I felt good for most of warm-up. Then my free started to really fall off. My left tricep was pissing me off and since I didn't want to hurt myself I switched to back and then did some breast. I jacked up my left medial hamstring. It was so bad last night it hurt to drive, sit, walk, etc. It's much better today. Hopefully it will hold up for training tonight.
I have my trainer tonight then I'm going to skip the swim since last night sucked and I'll be in there tomorrow after pilates.
I did another round of intense dryland. Just over an hour. Warmed-up with a short run. Did a few rounds of different jumps, bosu work, core, bands, more jumps and core and finished with stretching. Felt pretty beat up as I headed to the pool.
300 free
Warm-up set:
4 x 50 IM stroke
4 x 50 kick
4 x 100 free
4 x 25 build
1st Sprint Set:
200 free broken at each 50 for :10 (went a 2:19 - most definitely positive split the crap out of it)
50 fly broken at the 25 for :10 (was about :30)
100 ez recovery
(this is where all those swimming state got to get out and I kept going)
6 x 75 on 1:30 hold under :55
(harder than I thought due to feeling like utter dookie)
At this point I figured the hard stuff was done ... sadly I was wrong. As you may or may not have noticed I have not been swimming much fly. As a result I am bailing on that darn 100 fly and just swimming the 50 at both state and nationals.
Next set:
4 x 50 fly on 1:15
fast - hold under :37
Normally, I would be under :37 at least on the first two without a problem. I cruised the first one thinking how I had 3 more and went a :38. Did a :38 on #2 and :39 on number 3. The wheels REALLY came off the last 12 yards of #3 there was major muscle failure, cramping and death. Not sure what my time was on #4 but it was not pretty.
200 c/d
I am hoping/thinking/praying that once I lay off the dryland I'll actually be able to sprint. My legs have been completely dead. Breaststroke kick is painful due to sore muscles, pushing off the walls is awful, I die on kick sets, etc.
I am going to follow a similar path for tappering/resting as Fort since we have the same meet schedule. I am going to cut out dryland (except pilates - paid for 5 weeks so I'm getting all 5 weeks out of it!) next week and just swim and concentrate on speed work.
The week after I'll have my last week of dryland before cutting it out for nationals.
State events:
50/100/200 free
50 back
50 breast
50 fly
Nationals events:
50/100/200 free
50 fly
50 back
100 IM (6th event)
Tonight's agenda is to swim on my own and get some more easy stroke work and some kick in. Maybe some fast breakouts.
Killed myself on Thursday with a tough training appointment and then an hour on the reformer. Decided to take Friday off and did not have time to workout on Saturday. Still did a recovery workout yesterday as the next few days promise to kick my butt...
1000 warm-up (2 x 200 free, 200 pull, 4 x 50 kick, 4 x 25 build, 100 ez)
4 x 100 fr @ 1:30
4 x 75 1&2 back with paddles 3&4 breast kick
4 x 50 (1-3 fly drill on 1:00, #4 fl swim)
4 x 25 fast IM order 1:00
C/D was 4 x (4 x 25) ALL EZ round 1 - bk; round 2 - breast; round 3 - fly; round 4 (straight 100 free)


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by Amy J. Benson
The word "exotic" conjures up thoughts of faraway places where strange animals inhabit sun-drenched islands. But in the biological sciences realm, this word has come to be associated with unwelcome visitors to our shores. Over the past 500 years, more than 4,500 foreign species, including many harmful plants, vertebrates, invertebrates, and pathogens, have established populations in the United States.
One of these newcomers, the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), poses widespread ecological and economic threats. This small freshwater mollusk originated in the Black, Caspian, and Azov seas region of the former Soviet Union. By the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the construction of extensive canal systems enabled the spread of zebra mussels to almost all major drainages of Europe.
In the United States, the first account of an established population occurred in 1988 from Lake St. Clair, located between Lake Huron and Lake Erie. By 1990, zebra mussels had been found in all five Great Lakes. Over the next two years they made their way out of the Great Lakes through canals and into the Illinois, Hudson, Arkansas, Cumberland, Hudson, Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee rivers. As of 2011, the following states had reported zebra mussels within, or in waters adjacent to, their borders: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The mussels have also been documented in over 600 lakes and reservoirs in the United States.
Zebra mussels probably entered the Great Lakes when ships arriving from Europe discharged ballast water containing a variety of aquatic organisms, including zebra mussel larvae. The species rapid dispersal throughout the Great Lakes and major river systems was due to its ability to attach to boats navigating these waters. Zebra mussels have an even more troubling characteristic: the ability to stay alive out of water for several days under moist and reasonably cool conditions. Thus, overland dispersal is another possible means of range expansion. An increasing number of small lakes near, but not connected to, the Great Lakes are now inhabited by zebra mussels. Beginning in 1993, many trailered boats crossing into California and other western states were found to have zebra mussels attached to their hulls. These mussels, discovered at agricultural inspection stations by informed officials, were removed before the boats were allowed to continue.
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Another exotic invader, the quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis), probably arrived at the same time as the zebra mussel. Although the quagga mussel closely resembles its cousin, it is not expected to have as great an impact on native mussels because it does not show a preference for using them as substrates. Hoever, in the Great Lakes, the quagga mussel appears to be outcompeting the zebra mussel to near exclusion. Quagga mussel were contained to primarily the Great Lakes until 2007 when a very large population was discovered in Lake Mead on the Colorado River in Nevada. Its appearance was mostly likely the result of a contaminated boat entering the lake coming from infested waters. This species is spreading in western states and overall has been reported from the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wisconsin.
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Almost exactly a year ago I wrote about the makings of a keg wine movement in Washington. One year later, Proletariat Wine Company is bringing keg wine to the masses.
The idea for Proletariat started when winemaker Sean Boyd of Rotie Cellars was talking to a bartender at the Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla. The bartender said to Boyd, "We need to come up with a better way of pouring wine."
The problem with restaurant glass pours is as follows. To ensure that the business makes money - even if they only pour one glass of wine from a bottle – a restaurant must set the glass pour price above the bottle's wholesale cost. This means that the wine is expensive relative to its overall quality.
What does this look like in dollars? Let's say the wholesale cost of a bottle of red wine is $7, and the retail price $10. The restaurant might decide to sell the wine for somewhere between $8 and $10 – close if not equal to the retail cost. If a consumer wants to go up in quality, expect the price of the glass pour to double or triple. Two glasses of good - not even great - quality wine for $40? I don't think so. And let's not even talk about bottle prices.
This is where Proletariat comes in. Proletariat Wine Company was founded by Rotie Cellars' Sean Boyd and Darin Williams of Small Lot Co-op. The idea behind Proletariat is simple. Boyd and Williams work with some of the Northwest's best wineries that have juice that doesn't fit into their programs. Proletariat subsequently purchases the wine and provides it to restaurants and bars by the keg.
"Every winery brings in more fruit than they bottle, even small guys," Boyd says. "All we're doing is capitalizing on great relationships with small producers."
By offering the wine by the keg, Proletariat is able to greatly reduce the cost of the wine by eliminating glass, cork, label, and bottle and decreasing transportation cost. This allows Proletariat to offer its wines at low prices.
The key for Proletariat, however, is the quality of the wine, not the cost savings. "Everyone else is selling the keg first," Williams says. "We're selling the keg last. It's about what's in the vessel."
While Boyd and Williams are tight-lipped about the specific sources of the juice for the Proletariat wines, for obvious reasons, it is clear tasting these wines that they come from high quality producers.
Proletariat's current portfolio includes standard offerings as well as custom blends. Sampling a number of these wines at restaurants around Seattle, the wines are consistently impressive, especially for their offering prices. The Sauvignon Blanc is perhaps the biggest standout of the current offerings, full of herbal flavors and bright acidity. But a Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon for an inexpensive glass pour price? Yes please. How about a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir? Another glass? Yes I think I will!
The response to Proletariat so far has been strong. The company had its first placement in Seattle in the first week of March. Williams and Boyd intentionally started out with a few restaurants and bars to work out any kinks in the overall process. Then they began rapidly expanding. Proletariat is now in over 30 bars and restaurants in the Seattle area.
Ten Mercer on Queen Anne is one of them. General Manager Brian Curry says of offering Proletariat keg wine, "For us, it makes perfect sense. The cost savings on bottles, corks, labels and shipping - not to mention the lack of waste - allow us to offer a super premium product at an attractive glass pour at a savings to our guests. It's an environmentally friendly concept that is easy to embrace."
Ten Mercer offers a custom-blended house red from Proletariat at $9.75 for a (healthy) glass pour. This is by far – by far – the best glass pour wine I have had at this price point, drinking like a wine of easily double that cost. It is surely the only glass pour wine I have ever found myself thinking about days later. Curry says it has become Ten Mercer's number one selling selection.
Henri Schock of Bottlehouse in Seattle's Madrona neighborhood has also started selling Proletariat wines. "Because the kegs are preserved with argon gas, there is zero waste, and every pull from the tap is a fresh glass of wine," Shock says. "That is peace of mind for bar owners." The wines have been a hit with consumers. "We actually have a small following of people that come in weekly just for their Proletariat fix," Schock says.
Meanwhile at Skillet on Capitol Hill, one hundred percent of the wine is Proletariat. The wines are served in mason jars with the reds $7 and the whites $6. The program has been hugely successful, with the low cost a big reason.
Of course, inevitably, not all businesses selling Proletariat have passed the keg wine savings along to consumers. Some have maintained a regular bottle price and kept the margin. But most have not, providing patrons with higher quality wine at a more affordable price.
So where is the keg wine movement ultimately going? "I firmly believe that this is the future of wine," says Erik Segelbaum, Corporate Wine Director for Schwartz Brothers Restaurants (Daniels Broiler, Chandler's Crabhouse, Spazzo Italian Grill and Wine Bar). His restaurants also carry the Proletariat wines. "Kegs now are where screwcaps were 10 years ago. After doing the research it was clear that keg/draft programs had substantial benefits and almost no negatives."
Bottlehouse's Henri Schock adds, "It is fun to witness people bellying up to our bar and ask what's on draft, and they're not talking about beer."
Proletariat Wine Company Brings Keg Wine to the Masses
Almost exactly a year ago I wrote about the makings of a keg wine movement in Washington. One year later, Proletariat Wine Company is bringing keg wine to the masses.
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George Says:
The future is wine in kegs for restaurants and bars. We have been selling keg Prosecco for a number of years now.
Eric Says:
I am glad to see that keg wine is becoming a little more mainstream. I think kegs are extremely convenient and it is the next logical step to start kegging more wines.
Robert Says:
Down here in Portland, several restaurants have been offering keg wine for awhile: Irving Street Kitchen and The Bent Brick. I love it, as we get top-notch wine at a much more affordable price!
Anonymous Says:
Boathouse 19 at the Narrows Marina just opened up and is selling the Proletariat wines. Curious, I did a little search just to see who is behind it. I am glad to see that Sean Boyd is part of it as I have been a fan of Rotie Cellars for the past few years. Unfortunately, Boathouse 19 has chosen not to pass on the savings to the customers drinking Proletarat wines. I had the Viognier/Roussanne blend which was just okay but the Sauvignon Blanc was very good. The Bordeaux blend was a little above average. My advice is to go at happy hour when they knock two dollars off the price of a glass.
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Anon, I have been sad - but not necessarily surprised - to see that a number of businesses have decided to pocket the savings rather than pass it along to consumers. Perhaps there is a concern about undercutting their glass pour list but...In some cases, the businesses aren't even making it apparent that the wines being offered are keg wines which is a shame.


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Order placed, x2 KingHeadz Motor Mounts for both Rallys. Now, hoping they are in stock soon
R4lly GT8 | Backsl4sh | Sl4sh MT | Sl4sh | P4de
Wow! Nice build. I love the Ofna lid. looks great. I didn't realize there are two different rally chassis there. I have been trying to do quadruple duty with one and it is getting old switching every thing around. I need a roller, or three.
Thanks ShanDman. Nope, just the one rally, not 2 different chassis there! I am building another Rally as well though. Actually the long awaited Chassis came in today! Along with other parts for this build
STRC Bearing Carriers and Castors
Installed the T-Bone Front and Rear Bumpers as well
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R4lly GT8 | Backsl4sh | Sl4sh MT | Sl4sh | P4de
Ran 3 packs in the Rally today. Good times. Tbone stuff held up well, all the rubber around the bumpers has peeled off and was hanging all over the place after a couple packs but that was to be expected LOL. Had a few big cart wheels and tumbles, this thing stock is tough and doesn't need all the stuff were putting on our Rally's lol. But who doesn't like overkill and bling (besides your wallet).
Probably throw the rest of the parts I got on soon here. I tell ya, I am so itching to throw a MMP/3800 or 2400 in this thing, my temps aren't great after 1 full 5000mah 40c pack. And it's cold out, i'd hate to see it in the summer. Geared 15/54. For the time being though I will keep it waterproof and have fun with this VXL system, it's still a blast with this setup.
Anyway, little clip here of running today. Hit LVC at the end of the video
R4lly GT8 | Backsl4sh | Sl4sh MT | Sl4sh | P4de
Excellent build! Love ur set-up in the background.
Build, Bash, Clean, Repair, Repeat..
At least throw a 2400kv motor in there. I bet the 2650 would be beastly in there. BTW nice vid my friend.
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Thanks guys
Avid RC Bearings Came in today for the Rally and some for my Rusty. Went with mainly revoloution and some metal.
Stuff left to install, probably this weekend.
- STRC Castors
- STRC Front and Rear Carriers
- Avid RC Bearing Kit
- Sway Bars
- Center Diff
R4lly GT8 | Backsl4sh | Sl4sh MT | Sl4sh | P4de
Got the STRC Parts Installed, should look pretty good once the STRC towers come in and are installed, Did the bearings in the carriers for now. Need to do the diffs etc...
R4lly GT8 | Backsl4sh | Sl4sh MT | Sl4sh | P4de
Another package came in today. Going to install some LED's on this thing hehe Went out a few times at night and lose track of it sometime with my vision, starting to get old lol.
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G'day Stephen nice build. Was wondering how the t bone front bumber was going? I've broken my bulkhead and suspension arm from a drift into a curb and think the t bone sounds good but my corcern is it may put to much pressure on the bulkhead now the foam bummer isn't taking the impact. Hope that makes sence
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Nice updates!
Build, Bash, Clean, Repair, Repeat..
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I like the T-Bone bumper. But have noticed that in small collisions that it tends to move a little bit. It doesnt really bolt down in place as well as I like. I've even hunkered the bolts snug.
Man I'm sure liking where you are going with this build man. Kinda kewl how everyone makes it their own. Keep up the good work and sweet ideas.
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Couple more things in today!!
STRC Front and Rear Towers
57a 700W Converted PS (I have been really looking into a high end charger lately, my Onyx 235 just doesn't cut it LOL. Well got the PS now, and I have decided on and will be ordering fairly shortly here the Power Lab 6 charger and going to get the USB Software with it as well, extremely excited about this)
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Man you are going to love the PL6. Once you get it, use it, you'll wonder how you made it this long w/o it. What are your charging plans? Parallel or Series? I do parallel, I can charge 6- 2S packs in around 30 minutes and that's balancing them out. That's at a whopping 40A on a 600w PSU. It barely breaks a sweat on them. I bought a combo from ProgressiveRC and added the MPA balance board. It's massive and well built. Oh and if you change the voltage from 4.20 to 4.19 / cell you can really save the life of the packs tremendously.
Another charger to look at is the new iCharger 4010 Duo. A friend of mine on here told me about it and I happened to look it up. This is one for extreme RC enthusiasts. LOL Comes with a hefty price tag of $349.99 for the charger itself w/o a PSU. Take a look and see what you think about it........ haha
....Figured i'd tease you with a pic of the iCharger 4010 Duo.....
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Sort of remind's me of the old Nintendo system.
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Thanks for the tip on setting it to 4.19 VPC. I'll make sure to do that.
Last edited by Stephan81; 01-11-2013 at 10:56 AM.
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I love my PL6 and you will to. Once you read the massive manual & get it figured out you'll respect its worth. With parallel you need them all to be the same cell count & dang close on voltage. The graphs are totally sweet. Any questions tons of us on here use them and can hopefully help you out if you run across anything.
That is so kewl that you have a bunch of buddies you can run with it makes it so much more fun.
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Just finished installing the STRC Gun Metal Shock Towers
Still waiting on the KHZ Motor Mount, possibly order a STRC BellCrank in the near future, I was thinking STRC Hexes as well, but I would rather strip a plastic hex over a wheel when using the 12mm hex wheels, that and I have never had an issue personally with stripped hexes/wheels, just another one of those things that look good (bling) and are strong as well.
A little off topic, but with the sales going on lately here at FS, I bought myself a E-Maxx the other day, $350 for a 3903 w/free shipping. So some of my time will be taken away from the Rally lol, missed my EMBE since I sold it and have a p4de just wished it was a little bigger, perfect solution, buy a E-Maxx LOL. The p4de going for $319, yes that's right, $319
R4lly GT8 | Backsl4sh | Sl4sh MT | Sl4sh | P4de
Hey guys. I am still around LOL. I apologize for the lack of updates lately. Only update is I installed the KHZ Mount a while back, not much for pics as you can't really see the upgrade.
I have been busy with a new hobby, I am extremely and highly addicted to air based vehicles now LOL. Multirotor helis to be exact, quadcopters. My collection is up to 6 quads now and I'm telling ya, I am addicted and put about 15 packs through a day on these and the possibilities and builds you can do with these is pretty amazing to be honest and endless. I have not much interest in my trucks/cars at the moment but I am sure that will change LOL so I will keep some around for sure. I'll be around, keep an eye out in the MP I may have some of my Traxxas stuff up for sale here soon.
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No updates in quite a while here. Starting to pull all of my rc stuff out and work on them etc... Been about 7 months and finally starting to heal from my accident. Anyway, ran some packs through it. Put some sway bars on and center diff with 100k. Ordering up VG brace for both my rally builds. Pics to come eventually. Took the VXL system out the other day and got the 2400kv and MMP in there. Just waiting on double sided tape and strc mounting plate. Might throw in a MMM and 2650 in my build #2 as it will be onroad only and speed runs.
Watching a few bodies as well from deltaplastik USA.
Last edited by Stephan81; 09-28-2013 at 01:20 PM.
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Good to see you back, Stephan81 ! I'm sorry to hear about you having an accident, but certainly glad to know that you are on the mend! Many of your upgrades are ones that I would like to make to my own Rally, so your experiences and insight are quite useful and interesting to read about.
I also have had an intense interest in multi-rotor craft. If you would, PM me with some of your resources and I'll do the same.
Hobbies can ebb and flow, so good to see your enjoying them all! I've neglected many of my other ones too, but I promise I'll make time, next season
Shock towers look good!
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Thanks fellas. Well I threw on sl4sh bumpers, PL shocks, the VXL system back in and hit my local RC track for the first time, was gonna go a while back but never made it out. This is my first time ever on a track and oh my what a treat.
Here's a vid, track had some big puddles on it and in rough shape, outdoor is over and indoor season now. Went through thread locked everything. Also had my rod end pop through the pivot ball and screw a few times as seen in the vid, nothing some washers can't fix. Need to do some major tuning. Ya I know my brother inlaws laugh is annoying haha.
Last edited by Stephan81; 10-04-2013 at 02:25 PM.
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Flies through the air great! Loved that jump into the puddle on the front straight!
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Nice form in the air!
Thanks fellas. Well me and the boy went out yesterday to do some bashing, brought the launch ramp, had a lot of fun then I did this lol.
Broke clean off at the hinge pins lol. I clipped the backside of the ramp after landing a jump and turning around and hitting wot trying to catch my son. Seen it coming but I didn't react quick enough lol. As it was about to hit I said " oh that'll break something " we both had a laugh and in the house we went and was fixed up in minutes; have bags of a-arms
R4lly GT8 | Backsl4sh | Sl4sh MT | Sl4sh | P4de
Normally the chassis goes first, that is a relief to me, much easier fix than the chassis...
Slash 4x4 LCG+(rolling)HCG, Slash 2wd(raptor)
Homemade version, Axis body brace, and VG Racing Chassis Brace.
>> Link to my build <<
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Quite a while here since any updates. Bought a xo-1 roller the other day. Throwing some parts on the r4lly/sl4sh.
The strc carriers are going and castors. Xo-1 carriers and castors going on, as well as the xo-1 drive shafts to replace the stockers. Throwing in a savox 1258tg. 17mm split six rims with 1/8 buggy badlands. Not sure if I will throw on the xo-1 towers. Got a et3s ESC and Losi 2800kv motor. Ordered up strc 1/8 e buggy conversion. Got quite a few different wings to use. Also got a Losi 2.0 body? I think lol, that will fit. Looking at a flm center diff cup as well.
Will take a few weeks to get some of the stuff in as shipping can be slow going over the border. Pics and progress to come as stuff comes in.
Last edited by Stephan81; 06-29-2014 at 12:25 AM.
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Post up pics when you can!
How has the STRC front shock tower held up?
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Good, I removed them though no matter how I mounted them they seemed to loosen up after a few runs even thread locked. Removed them when I took it to the rc track to shave some weight. Even with a longer screw and a 3mm nut on the other side still loosened up on me, need better standoffs maybe??
Just ordered up a FLM center diff cup, $10 shipping
Last edited by Stephan81; 06-29-2014 at 12:52 PM.
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Where does a man get the wire wraps ?? Your car is sick. I'm trying to get my Rally set up for street speed. Just had my HS order me some XO tires and wheels. To get to the 90-100mph range, will I need swap out my stock motor?


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Journalist Rose George: Let's talk crap. Seriously.
In a recent TED Talk, "Let's talk crap. Seriously.", UK-based journalist Rose George discussed the significance of sanitation and the lack of access to toilets as a root for larger public health problems around the world. As Rose shared stories about her time abroad, she reflected on the toilet being such an inventive and wonderful disposal device that it can easily be as "locked out of conversation" as it is "locked behind a door".
While the toilet can be taken for granted to those who have access to it, they play a dynamic role in preventing illness and disease in many developing countries. The lack of appropriate spaces and systems for people to use the restroom in regions creates hazardous environments for entire communities. For instance, diseases such as schistosomiasis and intestinal worm infections are easily spread in communities that don't have access to toilets or sanitation facilities. Pneumonia and diarrhea alone are responsible for nearly one-third deaths in children under the age of five. Typhoid and rotavirus are important vaccine-preventable diseases related to poor sanitation practices. Many of these diseases infect people by contaminating water sources or by touching skin. Children become especially vulnerable to becoming infected with these diseases since they often play outside barefoot and put their hands in their mouths without washing them.
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Schistosomiasis: inhabited by snails carrying the parasite and transmitted by contact with contaminated fresh water. Intestinal schistosomiasis can cause abdominal bleeding, enlargement of the liver, lungs and spleen and blood diarrhea and urine. After malaria, schistosomiasis is causes the most deaths as a parasitic disease. According to the World Health Organization, sanitation alone can reduce schistosomiasis by as much as 77 percent.
Hookworm: a parasite found in human feces and is transmitted to humans from contaminated soil through skin (usually due to walking barefoot). Prolonged exposure to hookworm can cause serious health consequences including malnutrition, anemia, bloody diarrhea and physical growth retardation, particularly in children.
Rotavirus: the leading cause of severe childhood diarrhea in both developed and developing countries, results in over half a million deaths each year. Another two million children are severely sickened and hospitalized by the disease. Rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrheal hospitalizations and deaths among children worldwide.
Typhoid: severe bacterial infection spread through water or food contaminated with human waste. The disease causes high fever, flu-like symptoms, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, rose-colored spots on the chest, and systemic illness that can result in severe morbidity or death.
While programs working to improve water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are further being implemented, Rose emphasized the role of toilets by recognizing it as the "best medical advance[ment] in the last 200 years", as illustrated by the readers of the British Medical Journal.
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If you're wondering what the possible Angry Birds movie might look like, T-Mobile has put together a life-size version of the hit game with projectile birdies, explosions, and all.
In the T-Mobile promo below, players walk up to a booth, pick up a smartphone, and play the game while a real-life replica recreates the action.
The ad is carefully scripted and incorporates computer effects, but it gives you an idea of what Angry Birds might be like in the real world. It's easier than playing with the board game and plush toys.
The shooting apparently took place in Terrassa near Barcelona; you can see how they did it in a behind-the-scenes video here.
I would have liked to see real catapults, but I'm glad they didn't use real birds and pigs.


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I emailed the following to Tim Hortons' Customer Service (email address there) today:
Dear Tim Hortons,
I'm from Moncton, N.B., where I am used to consistent coffee servings: a "double-double" is the same at every Tim Hortons I go to.
I've been traveling to the U.S. recently and was pleasantly surprised to see some Tim Hortons. Like other national franchises and your Canadian stores, I expected the same quality and service in the U.S.; unfortunately, there's a big difference.
First, I was surprised to discover that the "large" size I'm used to in Moncton is an "extra large" in the U.S.; a Canadian "medium" is a "large" in the U.S. A minor complaint.
Secondly, and more importantly, the cream and sugar measurements added to coffees are inconsistent between each visit to the store. One day a "double-double" is equivalent to a "single-single", the next it's a "triple-triple". Each day is a surprise.
Do your franchise operations go through training to ensure coffee servings are consistent? Shouldn't there be a standard measurement for a "double-double"?
The U.S. Tim Hortons I frequent is at:
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Inbee Park leads by two shots in Mexico
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Inbee Park moved into position for her third victory of the year, shooting a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.
The South Korean player had a 15-under 201 total at Guadalajara Country Club. She won the Evian Masters in France in July and the LPGA Malaysia last month and leads the U.S. LPGA Tour money list.
"That would be two big achievements this season," Park said. "Earlier this season, everything didn't really work well, especially my putting," Park said. "I was just trying to find the right stroke and right putter. I kept trying different putters and kept trying different strokes and just finally found my stroke. I felt really comfortable after that."
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Park also is trying to catch Stacy Lewis in the player of the year points race, but has to win on Sunday and next week in the season-ending Titleholders to have any chance to pass Lewis.
"I can't expect Stacy to play bad two events in a row," Park said. "Even if I don't win player of the year, I've had a really great season and I'm really satisfied with myself."
Cristie Kerr was second after a 67. She had some anxious moments on the fifth hole.
"I got locked in the bathroom," Kerr said. "I didn't even lock the door, but the door just jammed itself shut and I'm like kicking and kicking trying to open the door and it got locked. ... They had to open it from the other side. I was making a lot of noise thinking they were teeing off."
So Yeon Ryu was third at 12 under after a 67. Second-round leader Angela Stanford was another stroke back after a 72, and Karine Icher had a 69 to reach 9 under.
The second-ranked Lewis, coming off her tour-leading fourth victory of the year last week in Japan, was tied for sixth at 8 under with Michelle Wie, Candie Kung and Hee Kyung Seo. Trying to become the first U.S. player of the year since Beth Daniel in 1994, Lewis shot a 71. Wie followed her second-round 75 with a 67, Kung had a 71, and Seo shot 69.
Suzann Pettersen, coming off consecutive victories in South Korea and Taiwan, was 4 under after a 68.
Ochoa was 3 under after a 70. The Mexican star won 27 U.S. LPGA Tour titles before retiring at age 28 in 2010. She missed the event last year before the birth of son Pedro in December.
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MOSCOW -- Russia is seeking to revive last summer's failed peace plan for Syria during talks with a top Syrian diplomat and the international envoy on the crisis, the foreign ministry said Thursday.
U.N.-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus on Monday and is to visit Moscow this weekend, spurring speculation that there is a new plan to end the country's bloody civil war that has killed more than 40,000 people.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich denied reports of the existence of a new U.S.-Russian peace initiative, saying Russia is focused instead on fulfilling the plan brokered by Brahimi's predecessor, Kofi Annan, which was approved at an international conference in Geneva in June.
"We are trying to find a solution on the basis of the Geneva plan," Lukashevich said. "We continue to believe that there is no alternative to that document in trying to find a settlement in Syria."
The plan envisioned an open-ended cease-fire to be enforced by hundreds of U.N. monitors, followed by talks on a political transition. It called for establishing a transitional government of national unity that could include members of Assad's government, the opposition and other groups to oversee the drafting of a new constitution and elections.
But, on Russia's insistence, it left the door open for Assad being part of the transition process and was rejected by the opposition. After an initial decrease in violence, the proposed cease-fire collapsed and Syria descended even further into bloodshed.
Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad met Thursday with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to pave the way for Brahimi's visit. Mekdad is expected to hold talks with other top Russian diplomats later.
Russia has used its veto right alongside China at the U.N. Security Council to protect its old ally from international sanctions, but it has increasingly sought to distance itself from the Syrian strongman.
Lavrov said last week that Moscow would welcome any country's asylum offer to Assad, but has no intention of sheltering him if he steps down.
At the same time, Moscow has given no signal of a shift in its firm opposition to international sanctions against Assad and calls for him to step down.
Lukashevich said again Thursday that calls for Assad's ouster run contrary to the Geneva plan and criticized the West for backing the opposition push for the regime's ouster.
He reaffirmed that Moscow has plans to evacuate its citizens if the situation worsens, but rejected reports that a Russian navy squadron en route to the Mediterranean has such a mission.


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We had hair of a werewolf in our witches cabinet, Sasquatch is not indigenous to Florida. We have Shaawanoki or the Skunk Ape.
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I posted some info about the Skunk Ape on my blog, funny how blog post ideas come about.
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In General
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The Civil Court Help Centers provide free walk-in services to litigants who are not represented by an attorney and have cases pending in the Civil Court of the City of New York. Visit Representing Yourself to find assistance and information on-line. If you still need help in person, read below to learn what services are available in the Help Center.
No appointment is necessary to use the Help Center. But, staff are busy so be prepared to wait your turn. Free interpreters can be called to assist you. You should bring any court papers and relevant notices and any previous stipulations or court orders.
Help Center Attorneys
Come to the Help Center and meet with a "Help Center Attorney" for free. Help Center Attorneys are attorneys employed by the Civil Court who provide legal and procedural information to self-represented litigants. These experienced lawyers, many of whom have years of legal experience, meet daily with unrepresented litigants in the Help Centers. They are neutral parties who can't give legal advice or tell you the best way to handle your case. Help Center Attorneys can provide information:
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Volunteer lawyers serve in the Help Centers and provide free legal information and advice to owners and tenants who do not have attorneys. As of January 2008, volunteer lawyers are available to assist litigants with civil and small claims cases in New York County. The volunteer lawyers do not represent you in court or file papers on your behalf. If you wish to receive legal information and advice from a volunteer lawyer, go to How Do I Meet With A Volunteer Lawyer.
If there are no volunteer lawyers scheduled on a given date, and you have questions about a pending case, you should still consider going to the Help Center to discuss your concerns with one of our experienced and knowledgeable Help Center Court Attorneys.
Internet Access
The Help Center provides free limited access to the internet for litigants to research community resources, and civil, small claims and landlord-tenant law topics, while at the courthouse. You can also use the computer to fill-out court forms and interactive court programs, and watch videos, which are also available on-line. You can use the computer for up to 30 minutes to visit a number of websites. However, you cannot read or send email.
Help Center Locations
Bronx County Housing Court
1118 Grand Concourse, Room 250
Bronx, NY 10456
Bronx Civil Court Help Center
(For Civil Court Cases and NYCHA Housing Cases)
851 Grand Concourse, Room 121
Bronx, NY 10456
Harlem Community Justice Center (directions)
170 E. 121st Street, Room 105
New York, NY 10035
Kings County Housing Court (directions)
141 Livingston Street, Room 404
Brooklyn, NY 11201
New York County Housing Court (directions)
111 Centre Street, Room 104
New York, NY 10013
Queens County Housing Court (directions)
89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Room 235
Jamaica, NY 11435
Red Hook Community Justice Center (directions)
88 Visitation Place, 1st floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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927 Castleton Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10310
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Help Centers in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens are open Mondays through Fridays from 9:30 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. to assist litigants in landlord-tenant cases. All Help Centers are closed between 1:00 and 2:15 for lunch. These Centers provide extended hours to serve those who cannot come during regular business hours as follows:
Bronx Housing: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 A.M. until 5:00 P.M., Thursday, 9:30 A.M. until 7:00 P.M.
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New law affects outpatients at Virginia hospitals
Outpatients in Virginia hospitals will be notified of their status, verbally and in writing, under a new state law taking effect July 1, 2015. Patients will also be asked to sign a form letter acknowledging that they understand they are outpatients, even though they may spend the night in a hospital bed and receive a meal.
"Outpatient care is covered differently than inpatient care by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans," said Teresa Gonzalvo, vice president of care coordination for Sentara Healthcare. "The state legislature wants outpatients to be aware of their status so there are no surprises when their bills arrive."
There are a number of reasons outpatients could have an extended stay or spend the night. A patient recovering from a late same-day procedure, but too groggy from anesthesia to go home, might spend the night as an outpatient. A patient experiencing chest pain may present to the emergency department and need to be observed on a medical unit in the hospital for continuing symptoms without being admitted. In this case, the patient would be an outpatient even though they stayed overnight and underwent testing. Any patient requiring a short period of monitoring before going home would be considered an outpatient, even if testing, procedures, and an overnight stay were needed.
The letter patients will be asked to sign will advise them that their outpatient status may affect their insurance coverage for medications and other supplies, or coverage for skilled nursing care upon hospital discharge.
"All hospitals in Virginia are now required to notify outpatients of their status," Gonzalvo said. "We hope outpatients and their families will understand that our care team members need to comply with the law by informing outpatients of their status and asking them to sign an acknowledgement that meets state requirements."
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Medicare patients with questions about their status can contact the Virginia Quality Improvement Organization at 1-844-455-8708.1-844-455-8708.Patients with private insurance can call their plans' customer service departments. Patients with questions about the hospital bills they receive can contact their local hospitals' financial services departments at the numbers displayed on their bills.
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Congo In Harlem: Maysles Film Screenings
In addition to the screenings, Congo in Harlem 4 will present a special off-site panel at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, "KONY 2012: Lessons for Congo".
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Congo in Harlem 4 is the fourth annual series of Congo-related films and events at the Maysles Cinema in Harlem.
Congo in Harlem showcases innovative work that celebrates Congolese culture, raises awareness about DR Congo's challenges, provokes dialogue, and encourages community engagement.
This year's series showcases a wide selection of films by Congolese and international directors, ranging from political exposés to personal journeys, historical inquiries, artistic provocations, and groundbreaking animation. Pioneering Congolese animator Jean Michel Kibushi will make a rare appearance to present a retrospective of his work, and Dieudonne Hamadi, an emerging talent from Kinshasa, will be in person to offer a sneak peak at his latest film.
Other filmmakers in attendance will include Renzo Martens, Jihan el-Tahri, and Kristof Bilsen.
In addition to the screenings, Congo in Harlem 4 will present a special off-site panel at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, "KONY 2012: Lessons for Congo". The panel will explore the implications of Invisible Children's KONY 2012 campaign on activism and policy in DR Congo.
There will also be live musical performances by Congolese rapper Alesh, and New York's own Isaac Katalay. The Maysles Cinema lobby and community space will showcase artwork by Goma's Justin Kasereka and digital photographs by TIME Magazine photographer Michael Christopher Brown.
Screenings are open to the public at a suggested donation of $10. Box office opens 1 hour prior to show time. Advance tickets, group tickets and series passes are available on our website.
Congo in Harlem 4 is a volunteer-run, non-profit series produced by Maysles Cinema, True-Walker Productions, and Friends of the Congo. It is made possible by the generous support of DISH Africa TV, The Cultures of Resistance Network, V-Day, and Panzi Foundation USA.
Series Partners and Friends: Cinereach, Congo Leadership Initiative, Cultures of Resistance, DISH Africa TV, Elokomasi, HEAL Africa, Man-Up, Mutaani FM, The New York African Film Festival, New York Film/Video Council, NomadicWax, Now AfriCAN, Panzi Foundation USA, Tabilulu Productions, V-DAY,V-DAY-Harlem, The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom - NY Metro Chapter, Yole!Africa.
Congo in Harlem 4 is dedicated to the memory of Lyn Lusi and Veronique Tudieshe
More details will be added in the coming weeks - Please check our website for the latest updates. Congo in Harlem: Oct 12th-21st, 2012
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Among the jerseys on display Tuesday at McGann-Mercy High School were the mainstays of the NBA: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony. Some of the kids went old-school, wearing the likes of John Stockton's Utah Jazz jersey and Glen Rice's Charlotte Hornets jersey.
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Breaking Bad season finale
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"Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan seems to be keeping his word, building to an ever more tragic, downbeat ending for the pathetic Walter White (Bryan Cranston). Tonight's season finale brought to mind Gilligan's promise that the character is destined for a miserable end. So it was a great setup, to have the tragic but upbeat Walter proclaim to Skylar that he "won."
Winning in his case meant betraying family, outfoxing authorities, rigging a bomb to kill current drug lord Gus and former drug kingpin Hector in a nursing home, blowing up the meth factory and getting rid of the damn Aztek (trading it for a Prius). Also putting his chemical knowledge to work to use a certain backyard plant as poison to potentially harm a little boy, thereby getting Jesse (Aaron Paul) on his side to plot revenge.
In "Face Off," the finale hour of the season, Walter decisively traded his soul for that supposed win. (The sight of Gus with his "face off" was just a bad visual pun for which we forgive Gilligan since the rest of the season was so stunning.) He's now completed the turn from mild-mannered chemistry teacher/family man with a cancer diagnosis–a man we felt sorry for a few seasons back–into an outlaw, money launderer, liar and, ultimately murderer.
The series will end either next year or in 2013, depending how AMC schedules it. For now, savor the performances of supporting actors Giancarlo Esposito as Gus and Jonathan Banks as Mike. And think of the million little compromises Walter has made over the course of four seasons to consider himself to be winning.


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One bedroom apartment - Maximum 2 adults, 2 children, or 2 adults, 1 child, 1 infant.
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1 Double bedroom. Shower or bath room. Lounge-kitchen-diner with sofa bed.
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Shared laundry facilities. Hair dryer. Cot linen provided. Limited parking available at additional cost, must be pre-booked. Accommodation is not suitable for persons with mobility difficulties. A small dog accepted by prior arrangement at a charge of £9 per day. Access to the ground floor level of the building involves a flight of external steps. Most apartments have a restricted outlook and no view.
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As many of you know, Kevin is a full-time student by day and a home-diyer by weekend – or night. After a brief stint in the Marines he went back to school to study architecture and very recently wrapped up his second year. So by day he was conquering finals and by the light of the moon (or just a really massive spotlight) was plastering the new guestroom/office. Such a stud.
If you need a quick catch-up, here's a recap of us getting back into the 'swing' of things after a busy school quarter (demo & before pictures here).
In the morning the rounded arches in the back of the room and the soft curve dividing the two spaces looked a bit more like this. Those rounded ceilings are original to the architecture of the house! Love them.
Oh sweet transformation.
Even my favorite wallpaper is gone.
She'll receive a sanding, one more layer of plaster, a coat of primer, paint and maybe a wall of grasscloth(?), but the room already feels brighter.
Yes, we're messy diyers – don't mind the floor.
Yeah for summer break :).
For more Office Makeover posts, check out: inspiration for a diy desk, back in action!, desking hunting for under $300, bookcases under $300, inspirational rooms, room layout options, demo part 1 & demo part 2.