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can my puppy start?
When can my puppy start on the Mountain Hikes?
What else does our dog need to go hiking?
How often do you go hiking?
What area do you cover for MOUNTAIN HIKES?
What area do you cover for LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD WALKS?
What time do you pick up / drop off?
How do you get the dog if nobody is home?
How often should my dog go hiking?
Can you take care of our dog when we go out of town?
What are your rates?
When do you like to get paid?
What is your Cancellation Policy?
How can my doggie get TWO FREE HIKES or WALKS?
What are the Basic Risks for dogs in the Mountains?
Should my dog have the Rattle Snake Vaccine?
Is my dog Too Small to go on the Mountain Hikes?
Do you ever go to the local Dog Parks?
Can we buy a "The Dog Walker" GIFT CERTIFICATE for a friend's dog?
Would you like to have a "THE DOG WALKER" booth at our Pet related event and how would it benefit us?
What type of Charity / Donations can THE DOG WALKER provide for my Fund Raising Event?
Which community & charity fund raisers has The Dog Walker donated to?
Do you recommend Pet Insurance?
Are you responsible for any vet bills?
Do you take Show Dogs on your Mountain Hikes or Neighborhood Walks?
Can we see the doggies hiking?
Does my dog need Name and Phone Number tags to go on your Mountain Hikes or Neighborhood Walks?
Do you hike or walk in the rain?
Do you pick up & walk dogs from Pet Friendly Hotels?
Which PET FRIENDLY HOTELS do you recommend?
Do you offer a Pet Taxi Service?
When can my puppy
We can help you with in-home visits right away.
Feeding, playing, paper changing and then with local neighborhood walks until your puppy is old enough to join the mountain hikes.
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When can my puppy start on the Mountain Hikes?
At 4 months and upwards they are ready to join in the fun and adventures. Please check with your vet and make sure your dog has had all the necessary shots before being with other dogs! We strongly recommend your puppy be spayed or neutered.
Please discuss this with your trainer and / or vet ASAP. We do not take older dogs on the Mountain Hikes who have not been fixed yet.
Most vets will probably recommend that your dog has a BORDETELLA
SHOT and be on FRONTLINE. Please make sure that your dog has a snug
fitting collar that will not slip off with current NAME and PHONE
NUMBER tags.
We go every day. We also hike when it is raining and on all public
holidays. We always show up for your doggies hike, no matter what
the weather is like and no matter which holiday it is. When it is
raining we request that you leave a towel by the front door so that
we can wipe your doggies paws afterwards if need be!
Our main area is between the 405 Freeway and PCH, North of Wilshire and up to the Santa Monica Mountains, which covers Brentwood, Santa Monica and the Pacific Palisades. We also go East of the 405 into Beverly Hills,
picking up along Sunset Blvd as far as the Beverly Hills Hotel / Coldwater Canyon Dr.
We cover Southern Malibu, Topanga, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Bel Air,
Mar Vista, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Westchester, Palms, Culver City, Rancho Park, Cheviot Hills,
Westwood, Century City, Beverly Hills, W Beverly, W Hollywood, W Los Angeles.
We have three vans with various pick up times, so we will do our
best to accommodate your requested pick up times. We do require
that the doggies be home at least an hour prior to their regular
pick up time and may return at least an hour later than their regular
drop off time. Mostly we do arrive on schedule. We do not accept
"TIME SENSITIVE" owners.
How do you get the
dog if nobody is home?
Preferably we should have a key, unless the doggie is in the yard
or has a doggie door. Even if there is normally somebody at home,
we strongly recommend giving us a key as you may be delayed on an
unexpected errand and we cannot get to your dog, who is now desperately
trying to scratch their way through your front door, trying to get
to the van and their other doggie friends.
How often should
my dog go hiking?
That depends on you and your dogs needs …. We go hiking every
day … so they are welcome to join us as often as they want.
Our dogs are all on a regular schedule, but we will do our best
to help when you have an emergency or your doggie is demanding an
extra (unscheduled) walk.
Can you take care
of our dog when we go out of town?
YES! You have two different options to choose from:
1) We can come to your house to feed and take your dog walking locally
or in the mountains
2) Somebody can stay over at your house
Please make your vacation pet sitting, dog walking, and/or feeding
reservations well in advance as we do get booked up.
West of the 405:
East of the 405:
When and How do you like
to get paid?
We like to get paid Monthly.
We can either e-mail or mail you an invoice for your dog's activities at the end of each month.
You can pay by either:
Paying by Credit Card is the easiest way as you never have to remember to write or mail a check.
If you have any further questions re PAYMENTS, or to give us your Credit Card info .. please feel free to call me (Gavin) anytime on (310) 383-3000 or e-mail me at: firstname.lastname@example.com
House Sitting on Major Holidays is not considered confirmed or booked until paid for in full in advance!
Normal bookings require a 50% deposit.
All House Sitting Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE.
What is your Cancellation
Most of our doggies have been with us for a long time and are on
a regular schedule, which we really appreciate, so we do not charge
for hiking / walking cancellations. We do request that you call
us as soon as possible beforehand to let us know! Hopefully we can
reschedule to make up the hike / walk another day.
When you sign your doggie up for our regular walks or hikes you will get TWO FREE HIKES or WALKS. Then help spread the word about The Dog Walker to your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and to your doggies Vet Office, your local Pet Stores and Dog Groomer etc. When each new doggie signs up and mentions your name, we will give your doggie another TWO FREE HIKES or WALKS. Your friend's doggie will also get TWO FREE HIKES or WALKS when they sign up for our regular Mountain Hikes or Neighborhood Walks. (This special offer does not apply to short term vacation dogs)
Please forward this link http://www.thedogwalker.org/special.html to all your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers etc who have nice friendly doggies that live in the Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Brentwood and in Beverly Hills (along the Sunset Blvd & Mulholland Dr Corridors)
Please note that we cannot be held responsible for any of the following risks, or others not listed here.
If you are worried about any of these risks, it might be better to let us take your doggie on our neighborhood walks instead.
Playing in the mountains is great for your dog, as they get to run, play and get tons of exercise, socialization and have loads of fun. There are some inherent risks that we do our best to minimize but are impossible to avoid 100% of the time on every hike. On the Santa Monica mountain hikes, we might encounter the following:
Fox Tails are out there in late spring and summer time. We strongly agree with the owners of dogs with very thick, curly or long hair who clip their dogs hair down to help prevent foxtails from sticking to the hair and becoming hidden beneath it.
After the hikes we do try and remove any Foxtails that we can see, but to help guard against foxtails, many doggie owners give their dogs a thorough "grooming" after their dog has possibly come into contact with these plants. This includes combing through the dog's coat with a fine-tooth comb. Owners should also examine the dog's entire body, especially the undersides of the paws, the armpits, stomach and inside the ears. If you suspect your doggie has a Fox Tail embedded, they should be taken to see their vet. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for any Vet Bills arising from any Fox Tail injuries, while your doggie is in our care. Here is some additional info you should read: WebMD - Foxtail Grass and Your Dog
Cuts and Scrapes can occur while your doggie is out having fun in the mountains. Just like young children running and playing outside come home with cuts and bruises, doggies, especially young energetic puppies may come home with a cut or scrape from running at top speed through the bushes while being chased or chasing another energetic doggie friend. We try keeping them out of those bushes when travelling at top speed…but that is not always possible.
Rattle Snakes are found in the Santa Monica Mountains, but we very seldom encounter them and all our Mountain Hikers will do their best to keep your doggies safe and will also do their very best to take care of the situation should a snake be encountered along the way.
I highly recommend and strongly urge you to sign up for one of the Rattlesnake Aversion Training sessions as soon as possible.
This training really works and helps a lot in keeping your doggie safe in the mountains.
Please look online for the next available session.
Eric from "Natural Solutions Wildlife Enterprises - Rattlesnake Aversion Training" is the best person that we know of to do these classes with.
Learn more about Eric and Natural Solutions Wildlife Enterprises
Eric offers group sessions to the public on the weekends where you yourself can take your dog through his course. His public classes are $75 each.
You will need to find one online and sign up to it through its individual group organizer not through Eric.
Obviously nothing is 100% guaranteed and an accident can always happen, so I also now highly recommend that you talk to your vet about getting the Rattle Snake Vaccine for your doggie. This way you have TWO LAYERS of protection for your dog.
Needless to say, dogs will be dogs and still may either sniff out a Rattle Snake or accidently step on one while having fun along the hike.
Because of this, we cannot be held responsible in any way, including for any vet bills or death resulting from any Rattle Snake bites while your doggie is in our care.
Having said all that, since we starting hiking doggies in 2000, we have never lost a single dog to a Rattle Snake Bite.
Ticks can also be picked up by the dogs in the local mountains. They seem to be more common at the beginning of winter time when the first rains come. They are also not very common where we hike the dogs and can be easily removed with the correct tool. A GREAT little tool for removing ticks easily is called TICKED OFF and is found in most pet stores. I strongly suggest getting one of these if you feel your doggies may get a tick on them at some point. Visit the TICKED OFF website. If you need help finding or getting one, please let me know. In the unlikely event that your doggie does pick up a Tick along the way, our Hikers will gladly remove any ticks that either you or they notice on your doggie. You should occasionally run your hands through your doggies hair and feel for any unusual "bumps" and then look to see if it might be a tick. Let us know if you ever find one.
Kennel Cough: Please make sure your dog is vaccinated against this.
If you suspect your dog has Kennel Cough, they should be taken to their vet and should not be with other dogs for about two weeks.
Kennel cough sounds like this:
Video of Kennel Cough #1
Video of Kennel Cough #2
There is an injectable Bordatella vaccine, and one that is given intranasally (squirted into the nostrils). Neither vaccine will totally prevent infection with Bordatella. For the injectable vaccine, 2 doses must be given 3-4 weeks apart, and protection does not occur until 1-2 weeks after the second injection.
More commonly, for best protection, an intranasal vaccine containing both parainfluenza and Bordetella is used. Intranasal vaccines create localized immunity that greatly reduces the incidence of clinical signs and illness. The vaccine may be used in puppies as young as 3 weeks of age, only one dose is necessary to provide protection, and protection occurs as early as 3-4 days following vaccination. There are several precautions and warnings that need to be observed pertaining to this vaccine. Some dogs will develop mild signs similar to tracheobronchitis when given this vaccine. Very often, the symptoms will last for several days and the dog will recover without treatment. Dogs that are vaccinated can also shed the virus and cause other dogs to become mildly infected and show mild signs. This shedding usually lasts less than 72 hours. In addition, it takes up to 4 days after vaccination for dogs to develop protection. When you combine these facts, you will see why it is strongly recommend that a dog not be given intranasal vaccine within 72 hours of coming into contact with other susceptible dogs. Do not give the vaccine the day before a dog show, boarding, etc. Try to give at least four days before contact with other dogs and preferably 7 days. This way you will protect your dog from becoming infected by other dogs, and protect those dogs from becoming infected by yours.
Once again, please remember that we cannot be held responsible for any vet bills arising from your doggie getting Kennel Cough.
Diarrhea (Giardia) is another illness that your doggie can get exposed to while hiking in the mountains. Some doggies love to play in and drink from puddles of rain water, while a few cannot resist the temptation and make it their mission to seek out other dogs poop and gobble it up as quickly as possible, before we have a chance to stop them doing so. Unfortunately both of these activities can cause your doggie to get Giardia, then possibly having to go to the Vet and stay home for a few days till it clears up. We do try to stop them from drinking stagnant water and from eating other doggies poop, but sometimes they are just so incredibly fast (or sneaky) it is impossible to stop them in time. Here is some additional info you should read: PetMD - Giardiasis
Scuffles: We do our best to only take Dog Friendly dogs on our Mountain Hikes…..but, just like kids at school, some doggies may play a bit too rough with another doggie which could cause a scuffle resulting in either one or both doggies getting bitten and a trip to the vet resulting in some stitches. Scuffles over sticks or tennis balls can occur when some doggies race after the same stick or tennis ball and are determined to get it first and keep it all for themselves. Some dogs love to play in the back of the van, while some prefer to relax and can get annoyed by the other doggie wanting to play. Needless to say, this can also lead to a scuffle in the back of the van. As much as we do our best to prevent these scuffles, it is impossible to prevent 100% of the time. We therefore cannot be responsible for any vet bills caused by these altercations either in the van or along the hikes.
Running away is a possibility as we hike the dogs in the Santa Monica Mountains. The mountains stretch all the way to Santa Barbara and beyond, but in 10 years of hiking we have NEVER EVER LOST a dog and not got it back. Dogs like to stick with either their buddies in the pack or with their walker. On the rare occasion a doggie can wonder off and disappear from sight for a few minutes. There have been times where a dog has been missing for 20 minutes or so, a few times for a few hours and once overnight…BUT we have ALWAYS found them again. Not being able to find a doggie is a very scary and traumatic event for both the owner and for us. We therefore do our best to make sure that never happens and do not accept doggies for the hikes that are known bolters as our Mountain Hikes are all OFF LEASH HIKES. We keep all new dogs ON LEASH at first, then if they seem fine to be let OFF LEASH we let them off to run and play with the other dogs. IF they wonder too far from their Walker, we will put them back on leash for a while and then try letting them off again later on. If they do not respond well and do not stick with the pack … we will let you know and require that they go on neighborhood walks instead. The younger the dog, the faster they seem to adapt to sticking with The Pack. Dogs who love playing with other dogs also generally stick to The Pack right away as do dogs who love attention from Humans as they stick right next to their Walker all the time and vie for their attention. Squirrels, Rabbits and Deer can lead any dog astray … but as soon as they lose sight of the fleeing suspect …they stop and return to The Pack.
I highly recommend that you get the Rattle Snake Vaccine for your dog, but suggest you discuss it with your vet first.
I don't think there is any harm in giving the Vaccine to your dog, but always best to talk to your dogs vet about that.
Some vets recommend it, some don't.
But - if it does no harm and could potentially do some good or possibly even save your dog's life
I don't see it as a bad thing to do. Especially if your dogs vet recommends you get it as well.
As one of our doggie moms said: "I would hate to think that I did not do everything possible beforehand, in the event he did get bitten someday".
So talk to your vet and read up online about it. I'm sorry to say this but you will need to make up your own mind on this one.
Read about Rattle Snake Vaccines for Dogs.
PS. I will obviously update this as I gather new info. If you have any expert / valuable insight into this subject please let me know.
Well the smallest doggie we take is this Yorkie named Angel and we also take a Papillion as well….so you decide !!!
Do you ever go to the local Dog Parks?
We never take any of the Mountain Hike doggies under our care to any Public Dog Parks.
The reason for this is because we have an awesome PRIVATE AREA in the Santa Monica Mountains to take them to.
The Public Dog Parks are not always a reliably safe place for your dogs to be in.
One never knows when an owner will bring their DOG AGGRESSIVE dog to the park, where as in our PRIVATE AREA there are NO OTHER UNKNOWN DOGS there, only the nice dog friendly dogs under our care.
At the PUBLIC DOG PARKS many owners use it as a SOCIAL EVENT to chit chat with other owners and do not watch their often unruly dogs. Some COMMERCIAL DOG WALKERS also show up at the PUBLIC DOG PARKS with 10 or 12 or more dogs and have absolutely NO CONTROL over all these dogs, nor can they see when each dog poops, needless to say, it never gets picked up.
We will however take a Neighborhood Walk doggie to a dog park near their house IF their owner expressly wishes us to do so. We will never take a large group of dogs to a Dog Park.
Can we buy a "The Dog Walker" GIFT CERTIFICATE for a friend's dog?
Yes, we do sell Gift Certificates.
The Dog Walker GIFT CERTIFICATES make wonderful presents, especially when you cannot think of something to buy your human friends.
So why not treat their BEST FRIEND to a real treat: some Awesome Mountain Hike Adventures or some Local Neighborhood Walks.
How often do you say to yourself:
"My friends have everything they need, what can I possibly buy them?"
"My friends told me not to buy them anything, but I still want to get them something."
"I can't afford anything my friends would really like."
"I wish I could think of something really different to buy my friends for some special occasion."
"My parents are getting too old to walk their dog, what can I do to help them out?."
"Our neighbor broke their leg, I wonder if they have somebody to walk their dog now?"
Well you don't have to think about it anymore…. The Dog Walker's GIFT CERTIFICATES are the perfect solution.
We will customize it for you at no extra cost and they are fully refundable if their dog decides to stay at home.
Would you like to have a "THE DOG WALKER" booth at our Pet related event and how would it benefit us?
Yes, we would love to do that.
We can offer a FREE RAFFLE with the following THREE PRIZES.
1st Prize: 1 FREE PET ADOPTION (on the day of the event only)
2nd Prize: FOUR FREE HIKES* or WALKS*
3rd Prize: TWO FREE HIKES* or WALKS*
* Must be in our pick up zone.
What type of Charity & Donations can THE DOG WALKER provide for my Fund Raising Event?
We would love to be part of your Fund Raiser.
We can offer FREE HIKES or WALKS for your AUCTION etc.
We can also help get other Local Pet Related Companies to donate their services to your Fund Raiser.
Which Community & Charity fund raisers has The Dog Walker donated to?
We have donated FREE WALKS or HIKES to the following fund raisers:
Fox Studio's Annual Pet Adoption Day
Castellemmare Mesa Home Owners Association's Annual Picnic and Silent Auction
To Wag For Pet Store's Halloween Costume Contest
SPCA / Baja Cantina's Annual Silent Auction
Do you recommend Pet Insurance?
Obviously we would love to promise and guarantee that your doggie will be 100% safe with us and that nothing will ever happen to them while in our care. This unfortunately is not possible to do, so we cannot be held responsible for any injury or illness etc that happens to your doggie while in our care. This is why we now strongly recommend getting Pet Insurance, Getting the Rattle Snake Vaccine and putting your doggie through the Rattle Snake Avoidance class. It is also most important that your doggies remain up to date on all their shots. Please make sure your vet knows that your doggie goes off leash hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains with a group of other dogs. This way your vet should make sure that your doggie has all the correct vaccinations etc and can also recommend the best Pet Insurance that their practice works with. As with any insurance, it is something you buy and hope you will never need.
Pet Insurance is really great to have when you do need it and really bad to need it and not have it!!
So after some asking around to people who should know
I now recommend: VPI PET INSURANCE
Phone: 1-888-899-4874
Website: http://www.petinsurance.com
P.S. As always, it is a good thing to ask your doggies vet what they think about VPI and Pet Insurance in general for your dog.
Are you responsible for any vet bills?
Should you dog get injured or sick in our care while on the hikes, in our van or on a neighborhood walk, we cannot be held responsible for any vet bills etc.
We always do our very best to keep your doggies safe, but due to the nature of our service, we cannot be held responsible for any accidents, illnesses or incidents while on their way to and from their hikes, nor while on their adventures in the Santa Monica Mountains or on their fun neighborhood walks.
Do you take Show Dogs on your Mountain Hikes or Neighborhood Walks?
Please note that we do not accept ANY SHOW DOGS what so ever on the hikes or on any neighborhood walks. This applies to current or possible future show dogs.
All doggies that join our pack must get neutered or spayed, sooner rather than later, thus making it impossible for them to become show dogs later on anyway.
Can we see the doggies hiking?
Yes. Please watch the Mountain Hike Adventure Video. This will give you a great idea of what your doggie will be doing on the hikes with us.
Does my dog need Name and Phone Number tags to go on your Mountain Hikes or Neighborhood Walks?
Yes. Absolutely. This is very important. Please make sure your doggies have current NAME and PHONE NUMBER TAGS on their collars. Collars should be secure and not easily be able to slip off. Even if your dog is Micro Chipped, it is extremely important that they have your current contact info on their collars. Micro Chips only help when a dog is taken to a Vet or Shelter to be scanned. Many lost dogs are NOT taken to one of these facilities and therefore do NOT get scanned, often causing long delays in getting your dog back and in many cases, causing your dog to live with another family as they could not make contact with you.
Do you hike or walk in the rain?
Yes, most of the time when it is raining we will take the doggies out as we know they absolutely love hiking or walking in the rain. Some doggie moms and dads have nice white carpets etc and prefer their dogs not to go out when it is raining and muddy up in the mountains. If you prefer your doggie not to go in the rain, please let us know. When we have RAIN DAYS… please make sure that you ALWAYS leave some DRY TOWELS outside at the front door, if your doggie is going out with us in the rain or when it might be dirty or muddy up in the mountains after a heavy dew fall. We will do our best to wipe your doggie's paws off and give them a quick rub with the towels you provide, but please remember we are not groomers and have many other doggies in the van waiting to go home or waiting to be picked up for their daily adventure with us.
If it is raining really hard, your doggies hiker or walker may decide not to hike or walk that day. We will do our best to let you know as soon as that decision is made and if need be, will do our best to organize a neighborhood walk if necessary.
Yes, we will gladly pick up your doggie from your hotel.
When your are forced to leave your doggie behind in your hotel room,
we'll take great care of your "baby" so that you can relax and enjoy your vacation.
A happy dog is a tired dog. When you are away from the hotel, try our convenient service.
We will entertain & exercise your doggie, feed them and give them the necessary potty breaks they need!
If you have full days planned and are worried about how your doggie will handle staying alone in a strange hotel room,
we can assure a happy dog. We will even call you after the walk with an update on the well being of your four legged family member.
These are some plans where including the family pet may be challenging:
Amusement park days — Dinner & Movie Nights
Beach days — Weddings & Barmitzvahs etc.
Visiting with relatives — Shopping Days
Business meetings — Sporting Events
Hotel services we offer:
Daily Dog Walks: 30 minute / 45 minute / 60 minunte neighborhood walks.
In Room Pet Sitting: From 2 to 10 hours or even overnight if need be.
We will also do our best to accommodate any special requests you have for your doggie such as Pet Taxi service etc
For pricing see: What are your rates?
All services must be reserved by a VISA or MASTERCARD. There is a 24 hour cancelation policy.
For further information or to reserve your dog walker / pet sitter, please call us: 310.383.3000
Pet Friendly Hotels:
Santa Monica:
Listings will appear here soon:
Yes, when you either do not have the time, are out of town, sick in bed or have a broken leg etc and cannot take your doggie to the groomer or the vet etc.
We will gladly pick them up and take them safely to their appointments and bring them home again, when needed.
Prices will vary, depending on Distance and Time in traffic.
All services must be reserved by a VISA or MASTERCARD. There is a 24 hour cancelation policy.
For further information or to reserve your PET TAXI, please call us: 310.383.3000


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A United Launch Alliance Delta 2 rocket launched Phoenix towards Mars at 5:26:34 a.m. EDT (0926:34 GMT) from Pad 17A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in
"It's a wonderful morning to go to Mars," NASA's Phoenix project manager Barry Goldstein, of the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), just before liftoff. As predicted, weather conditions were pristine for the early morning space shot. The launch was delayed 24 hours earlier this week due to bad weather during rocket fueling.
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The $420 million Phoenix mission is built on the ashes of NASA's canceled Mars Surveyor 2001 Lander and the ill-fated Mars Polar Lander, which crashed during landing in December 1999. Much of the 772-pound (350-kilogram) probe and its seven science instrument packages are built from hardware based on or recycled from those two missions, mission managers have said.
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"As smart as we like to think we are, we're not clearly as smart as we need to be," Goldstein said before launch, calling Mars a spacecraft eater. "It really is a difficult job. No matter how many times we land successfully, it will never be routine."
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public virtual GridBandCollection Children { get; }
Overridable Public ReadOnly Property Children As GridBandCollection
Use the returned object's method and properties to manage the band's child band collection. You can add, delete and access individual bands. This enables you to build the band's tree structure. Note that you should first customize bands at the View's root band level. These bands can be accessed via the BandedGridView.Bands property.
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Restarting your phone is the easiest way to reconnect to our network and ensure your data, SMS, phone, and dialing services are working. Some devices allow you to remove the battery (we suggest that you turn off the device fully before doing so).
If you're experiencing network issues, it may be because your SIM is:
- Incorrectly placed in your device.
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Follow these steps to ensure you are entering your sim card correctly into your device:
Step 1. Based on the device, confirm which type of SIM card is supported.
The three common types of SIM cards are Standard, Micro, and Nano.
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If the surface or gold foil of the SIM card is scratched, or the SIM is bent or broken, this can prevent the phone's ability to read the SIM card and therefore connect to the network.
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WHEN: August 16, 2011
Great view of a not-so-great situation to be in when you are 30 minutes from late to your soundcheck in Wiliamsburg. My cabbie was the shit though. He actually pulled a U and beat ALL this traffic to the Willyburg Bridge in record time. Had to tip the brother. AND he was rocking Fe Fe Na Efe ( Fela Kuti) on a CD Walkman loud as fuck in his cab. My kinda dude.
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Look at this amazing list of guest speakers for Art 211 Editorial and Advertising Photography. Enroll and learn from these amazing professionals!
Phil Ferrari – intro to video &
Jim Coit – still life/product (Jim and Phil will come together)
Joan Maloney – Art Director, Designer/Owner, Studio 318
Chris Wimpey – advertising, product, lifestyle
Studio Tour/class on location, Nick Nacca, Riverdale Studios Nick will show his work and discuss his shooting techniques
Greg Lambert – Action Sports, lighting demo, Riverdale Studios
Marshall Williams – lifestyle photography/editorial photography
Carl Kravets – Food photography presentation/lighting demo
Timm Eubanks – location/lifestyle/studio photography
Dave Barton – Owner, David Kind Eyewear, Working with photographers, client perspective
Randall Cornish – Graphic Designer, Basic logo design
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Kathleen S. Butt, MD
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I speak: English
My gender: Female
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About me
I was essentially raised and have lived in Sandy Springs, Ga. for the past 40 years. I went to the University of Georgia for my undergraduate degree and the Medical College of Georgia for medical school. I then returned to Atlanta and completed my training at Georgia Baptist Hospital (Atlanta Medical Center) in 1988. I joined Kaiser Permanente immediately after completing my residency program and was the founding member of the Kaiser Permanente Ob/Gyn program.
It has been a privilege to be a member of the Kaiser Permanente Ob/Gyn team for more than 30 years. I could not imagine myself practicing anywhere else.
I married a native Atlantan, and have two adult children that still keep me quite busy and entertained.
About my practice
My specialty is obstetrics and gynecology. I work with a superb team of highly qualified and caring certified nurse-midwives and physicians. I constantly strive to provide the best care possible, and treat each and every patient as if they were a member of my own family. Happily, I delivered my own sister's baby, a Kaiser Permanente member, in 2002. I fully enjoy the relationships I have built with our members over the years.
How I thrive
I am an outdoor enthusiast, and as my children constantly remind me, I never stop. I enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting, rock climbing and riding dirt bikes with my family. Mostly, I am a mom and a physician, and I thrive from both of these rewarding and gratifying roles.
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Medical SchoolMedical College of Georgia
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Careers for an online Master of
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There are a number of career paths for online MPH graduates. The following data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics outlines the earning potential and growth rates of related job titles. Additionally, jobs for MPH-credentialed professionals span the public, private, corporate, and government sectors.
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Median wage: $70,820
Opportunities for epidemiologists can typically be found in city and state government, medical foundations, and large employers like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Employers often include:
- State and local health departments
- Hospitals
- Colleges and universities
- Federal government agencies
Medical and Health Services Manager
Median wage: $96,540
This category covers a wide variety of positions that plan, direct, and coordinate health care delivery. Employers can include health systems, hospitals, health care insurers, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, or non-governmental organizations.
Employers often include:
- Hospitals and health systems
- Individual and family services agencies
- Home health care agencies
- Skilled nursing facilities
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Median wage: $70,920
Careers for occupational health and safety specialists can be found within industry and government. Some of the top employers include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Labor, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), and the Department of Health at the state or local level.
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Public Health Analyst
Median wage: $60,619
Get the skills to provide solutions to community health and social issues by conducting and analyzing research behind the scenes. These public health professionals work to analyze health data, develop reports, and identify opportunities for improvement in the public health field.
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Maybach Music Group's Meek Mill and James Harden are more than pals. The duo invaded this week's New York Fashion Week shows together in the Big Apple.
Meek Milly went to his Instagram page this week with various moments from multiple fashion shows.
Over the past few days, various celebrities applauded Meek reuniting on-stage with former rap rival Drake.
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One of the few beefs that I was actually in between….I tried my hardest to make this moment happen earlier….I stepped away from it and honestly prayed that these men could see the bigger picture and that picture is that we are stronger together….There is enough money and success out here for all of us. We dont need to beef to win…we need to band together and figure out new ways to win more!!!! Fuck dragging a man/woman down…fuck the back and fourth….start some new shit called opening up doors & being examples for this crazy ass young generation….whether we realize it or not THEY ARE WATCHING US. The way we move is triggering their movement. WE OWE IT TO THEM AND OUR KIDS TO BE BETTER AND DO BETTER. Cut the bullshit out and stop competeing. YOUR YA OWN COMPETITION….make a lane and destroy that lane with individual success. A man/woman that's worried about what another man/woman is doing ain't focusing on being the best man/woman that they can be!!!! I'm so proud of my brothers @champagnepapi & @meekmill …..This moment was HUGE FOR THE CULTURE!!!! #KingShit ….P.S none of us are perfect and we can all change…change simply shows maturity!!!!! #Message #LiveLoveLaugh
Early Sunday, both Meek and Drake went to IG to express how much it means for them to put their past issues behind them.
Can't fake – WE ALL NEEDED THIS! Big salutes! 📸 @MeekMill @Drake pic.twitter.com/An73h9A4qN
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This really gave me peace of mind tonight. Healing and moving forward created one of the most electric and gratifying moments of my career. @meekmill I'm happy that you are home and that we could find our way back to our joint purpose 🙏🏽🙌🏽 (Cue the Kevin Garnett "anything is possible" adlib)
Recently, Meek Mill hinted at the possibility of once again collaborating with former rap foe Drake following their 2015 feud.
"It's possible. Everything is possible. I don't have hate towards him, and I don't believe he has hate towards me. When I was in that situation, I seen in the media, he said 'Free Meek Mill.' That's when I was at my down point when I don't have anything going on with music. Before we had a little rap issue. I knew him as a person and he supported and that goes for anybody." (Hot 97)


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Explore Cheshire the smart way
With a long and prestigious history reaching back into the middle ages Cheshire has a wealth of places to visit and things to see from Iron Age hill forts and Roman fortresses to modern day sporting victories and Europe's largest motorcycling event. One of the best ways to see it all is to hire a motorhome and whatever you are looking for in a day out in your motorhome, Cheshire can provide it.
For the adventurous and active among you why not try a wild day out at Go Ape and the high rope adventure park at Delamere Forest? With different walking, cycling and horse riding trails, orienteering groups, wildlife oasis' and a café to relax in, this shady oasis is a place where everyone can let off steam, escape the crowds and find a bit of peace in the heart of the forest. There are several parking areas for your motorhome around the woods, but the Linmere Visitor Centre is the easiest, is located right by the café and is where the cycle hire centre is.
If forests are not your thing you could always head out to the stunning market town of Northwich. Built up and flourishing during the peak of the salt industry boom, with plenty of parking areas this pretty town offers a relaxing shopping experience and over 21 cafes, 11 restaurants and lots of pubs nestled in among the traditional black and white timbered buildings.
If you like to travel even further back in time you should visit Alderley Edge. The view from the top of these red sandstone rocks spans across the Cheshire plains and you can walk through the woodland to explore the caves where proof of occupation since the Mesolithic period with flint implements being found along the line of the sandstone outcrop has been found. There is even evidence of copper mining in the Bronze Age here.Discover the highest point on the Edge which was originally a Bronze Age burial mound and was later used as a fire beacon site which would have been lit as a signal to warn of the imminent invasion.
Chester zoo is a must see for animal lovers. Spread over 110 acres and housing over 12,000 animals of 400 different species from around the world, Chester zoo is the UK's number one wildlife attraction and one of the world's leading centers for conservation, working in the UK and worldwide to help protect animals and plants from extinction. A great day out for all the family.
There are also a variety of museums to visit whilst in Cheshire, like the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port. If you have any interest in narrow boats, barges or the canals, this museum is highly recommended. The information on display is very good, and well-presented, all housed in beautiful Victorian buildings. A great day out whatever the weather, here you can take a boat trip through an industrial landscape, visit the museum blacksmith and explore traditional narrow boats and homes through the ages, complete with cottage gardens.
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Earlier today I was working a bit on the house, putting in boards on a floor. As I was kneeling down on the floor hitting the next board with a hammer to get it in place, I missed with the hammer and accidently hit myself on the right knee. A stupid thing to do.
It was quite painful but before I even felt the pain, the first thought that flew through my mind was:
"No! I have to go running later today!" then came the pain and I was wondering if I would be able to run.
Guess what happened just a few minutes later. - I hit the same knee with the hammer once again. A really stupid thing to do. Luckily I didn't hit as hard this time.
Anyway, I finished my work and got my running clothes on and went out to see if the knee was working ok. I had a great run, 12.85 km/8 mi, in a beautiful sunny and warm evening and the knee didn't bother me at all. I don't feel anything when walking or running but it is a bit painful when walking up and down stairs and it hurts when I bend it more than 90 degrees or so and it will probably end up in several different colours in the coming days. I'm so pleased that it didn't turn out worse than this, especially since my running now is going really good. I would hate to take a break from my training now.


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- The luxury housing market in Los Angeles saw a 5 percent increase in home sales to 432 from January to June in 2016.
- Brentwood was the most active neighborhood, with 37 luxury home sales, which was a 16 percent annual increase.
- The average sold price for a home was led by Bel Air-Holmby Hills, which was $9,752,638.
The luxury housing market in Southern California continues to venture forward in the second quarter of the year with modest annual gains. According to Sotheby's International Realty's Greater Los Angeles Market Report, overall luxury home sales increased 5 percent annually in the first half of 2016.


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Meizu MX5 has been leaking all over the place for months now. We've seen a ton of leaked content when it comes to this device, and the announcement is right around the corner. Meizu's upcoming flagship is said to sport a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED display along with 3GB of RAM and various non-expandable internal storage variants. This handset will probably be powered by MediaTek's Helio X10 (MT6795) 64-bit octa-core processor, nad a 3,150mAh battery will be located on the inside. The 20-megapixel camera will be available on the back of the phone, and a 5-megapixel snapper will be available up front. The MX5 will ship with Android Lollipop pre-installed, and a 4G LTE connectivity will also be a part of this package.
The MX5 will be made out of metal, and it will offer a physical home button below the display, at least according to what we've seen thus far. The device is said to measure 146 x 74.6 x 7.9mm, and weight 147 grams. The spec info we've mentioned is gathered from a number of leaks and a certification that took place in the last couple of weeks. That being said, the launch event will begin shortly. Meizu's event will commence at 5:30PM (local time) / 5:30AM (EST) / 3:30AM (PST). In case you're interested in checking out the event live (keep in mind that it's in Chinese), you can watch the video embedded down below. That being said, we're live at the scene in Beijing, and will be covering this event and keep you informed, so stay tuned, we'll report back soon.


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Why laser hair removal is a better option than IPL
If you're looking to get pesky body hair permanently removed, you may be wondering about the benefits of laser hair removal versus IPL. At Pulse Light we've done a lot of research on the subject, and believe that laser hair removal is often a better option – IPL is often only effective on black hair and fair skin, takes a long time and isn't always permanent.
Choosing laser hair removal
Laser hair removal is effective on all skin and hair types, including tanned skin and fine hair. It penetrates deeper into the skin than IPL so you'll need less treatments and are more likely to see a permanent results. It's also more targeted at hair follicles and not at the surface of the skin, and needs no gel to be effective. It's also much more effective on men than IPL treatment.
Of course IPL isn't a bad choice of treatment, but you should feel fully informed before making a decision about treatments like these. IPL is only suitable for lighter skin tones and can require more than 15 treatments, but it does work very well on dark or black hair. Unfortunately it's less effective on men than laser hair removal.
Choosing Pulse Light Light Clinic
We pride ourselves on being one of the best laser hair removal treatment clinics in London, and can offer treatments for both men and women of all skin types. We have an entire team of technicians with years of experience, as well as two registered nurses on call at all times.
Call for an initial consultation and we'll advise you on which is the best type of laser for your skin type, and let you know how many treatments you may need as well as answering any questions you may have.


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All training videos and paperwork must be completed and signed upon arrival.
Deposit required on all boat rentals, credit card only. Checks and cash will not be accepted.
Valid drivers license required.
Gas not included in rental price. Prices subject to change.
Pets are allowed on our rentals. A $25 cleaning fee will be charged for pets only. No fee is charged for normal rentals.
Non-holiday rental: Canceling reservation 24 hours or more before the rental you are responsible for a $50 cancellation fee with the balance paid credited back to the credit card used.
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Cancellations less than 48 hours before the rental are responsible for the full rental amount. Those cancelling 48 hours or more before the rental are responsible for a $50 cancellation fee with the balance paid credited back to credit card used.
Lake Barkley Marina is located directly inside of Lake Barkley State Resort Park. With this location, it puts you in a prime spot to enjoy all of what Kentucky has to offer.
Lake Barkley Marina also has the capability of housing some of the largest house and fishing boats in all of Lake Barkley. With options like these, we offer a wide variety of services to fit any recreational or professional activity.
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Charlotte Knobloch, former president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, recently gave a speech in the Bavarian Parliament in Munich to commemorate the Holocaust victims – a remembrance of 6 million Jews persecuted by the Nazis in Germany from 1941-1945. During her speech, Knobloch accused the anti-immigrant and far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) for playing down Nazi crimes.
It can be stated that the accusation is actually justifiable due to various and obvious AfD-triggered incidents. For instance, when AfD co-chair Alexander Gauland stated that Hitler and the Nazis "are just bird shit in 1,000 years of successful German history," many German politicians from other parties rebuked him for his stance. In the past, other AfD personalities made some controversial statements such as defaming the famous memorial of Holocaust victims in Berlin by describing it as a "memorial of shame."
As a consequence of this recent speech, the AfD group left the assembly, accusing Charlotte Knobloch of abusing a memorial service to defame the entire AfD and its legitimate and democratically elected faction, using an evil blanket of insinuations.
Are Hitler and the Nazis 'Äújust bird shit in 1,000 years of successful German history'Äù as¬ÝAfD co-chair Alexander Gauland stated?
Well, when one looks at Knobloch's statements, one notices that she has just reminded the audience by indirectly pointing to previous stances of the AfD, which have become public both in German states and of course on the national level. Knobloch explicitly stated, "A party is represented here today that disparages those (democratic) values and downplays the crimes of the National Socialists," while adding that the AfD "bases it politics on hate and exclusion and doesn't abide by our democratic constitution." All other center-left, center-right, green and left party legislators applauded Knobloch's criticism in agreement of her statements concerning the AfD.
Comparing the AfD to the Nazi times, Charlotte Knobloch stated that¬Ýthe AfD 'Äúbases it politics on hate and exclusion and doesn'Äôt abide by our democratic constitution.'Äù¬Ý
The 86-year-old Ms. Knobloch, who spoke ahead of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, is a survivor of the Second World War and is a person who knows what she is talking about. During those times, she was hiding in the countryside of the south-east German state, Bavaria; where she also currently lives and leads the local Jewish community.
Following the recent incident in the Bavarian parliament, it became clear that the former president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany subsequently received "coarse verbal abuse, threats and insults by email and telephone almost by the minute." One has to take into consideration that this can easily happen to a person in 2019, who is also a survivor of the Holocaust and a symbolic name for the German Jewish community. It seems that even such fundamental details of a personality do not deter German fascists and contemporary Nazis from attacking MS. Knobloch. Unfortunately, this shows that while on the one hand there is actual danger posed by AfD supporters, on the other, it also illustrates that they have some strange courage. Where this courage comes from needs to be clarified? Does it derive from German institutions, or police, or the judiciary? Or, is this "self-confidence," just based on an increasing move towards a far-right political landscape? Despite this, it's no doubt clear that there is a huge problem that needs to be solved immediately before it gets out of control.
Charlotte Knobloch is a survivor of the Holocaust and a symbolic name for the German Jewish community. Yet this was not enough to deter German fascists from attacking her.¬Ý
In the recent past, Knobloch has also been the person indirectly rejecting manipulation efforts of German media outlets, which aimed to display and alleged increase of antisemitism due to the flow of Muslim refugees to Germany. In this sense, she once stressed that "We (Germany) don't have an anti-Semitism problem because people from other cultures are coming to us." Despite systematic manipulation efforts by populist media outlets, federal statistics and studies show that in the last year, antisemitism –together with anti-Muslim actions– increased, particularly among far-right circles. However, as addressed in previous columns, a certain mentality among the German media landscape tries to emphasize a false perception, dis-regarding the facts.
Thus, it has to be stressed that not only far-right positions, but open Nazism-sympathetic behavior is still a fundamental problem in Germany. Under these conditions, citizens have to be sensitive, in particular against antisemitism, but also against increasing anti-Muslim stances. Not only certain and symbolic remembrance days, but continuing programs and mind-changing approaches ought to be implemented. As Ms. Knobloch also once stated, the fact that most of the WWII survivors nowadays passed away causes a situation in which the memory regarding Nazi crimes is fading – however this must not happen. And for this, first of all, the united stance of democrats in Germany against all, who downplay crimes and criminals, have to be reinforced.


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This ugly creature has a boar-like head with short antlers, a thick bullish body covered in spines, and cloven hooves on its stumpy legs.
Catoblepas CR 12
N Large magical beast
Init –1; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +25; Aura stench (30 ft., DC 23, 10 rounds)
AC 27, touch 8, flat-footed 27 (–1 Dex, +19 natural, –1 size)
hp 161 (14d10+84)
Fort +15, Ref +8, Will +8
Speed 40 ft., swim 20 ft.
Melee bite +18 (3d6+5), gore +18 (2d8+5/19–20), 2 hooves +16 (1d8+2)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks breath weapon (60-ft. cone, poison, Fortitude DC 23, usable every 1d4 rounds), trample (4d6+7, DC 22)
Str 20, Dex 8, Con 22, Int 5, Wis 15, Cha 10
Base Atk +14; CMB +20; CMD 29 (33 vs. trip)
Feats Diehard, Endurance, Improved Critical (gore), Improved Iron Will, Iron Will, Multiattack, Skill Focus (Perception)
Skills Perception +25, Swim +13; Racial Modifiers +8 Swim
Languages Aklo
Poison Breath (Ex)
A catoblepas's horrid, stinking breath is 60-foot cone of poison gas. The save DC is Constitution-based.
Breath—contact; save Fort DC 23; frequency 1/ round for 6 rounds; effect 1d6 Con damage; cure 3 consecutive saves.
Environment any swamps
Organization solitary, pair, or herd (3–6)
Treasure incidental
The catoblepas is an aggressive beast at the best of times, willing to knock down trees, fences, even small houses to eat whatever it finds interesting, be that meal plant or animal or human being. Though it prefers swamps, the catoblepas has been known to forage in plains and forests for short periods before returning to the buoyant support of water and mud. Few creatures linger near a catoblepas's feeding ground because of the monster's bad temper and poisonous breath, and only rot-loving predators such as oozes or exceptionally large otyughs have any interest in hunting them.
A catoblepas' primary motivation is hunting and exerting its dominance over lesser creatures in its territory. Easily detected by its foul odor, the creature tolerates the presence of wild animals, humanoid tribes, and even predators that it can bully as long as these things flee or act submissive when the poisonous brute lumbers into view. The catoblepas is known to engage in physical battles with other Large swamp creatures such as crocodiles or even froghemoths. Some humanoid tribes claim to know techniques to domesticate a catoblepas for use as a guard animal, but the monster's intractable nature and not insignificant intelligence almost certainly means magic is involved, as the creature has little need for alliances and can wipe out entire villages with its breath. Some have been known to use their breath underwater, creating a churning cloud of bubbles that kills fish in the area and starves out other creatures.
A catoblepas's sense of smell is blunted by its own ungodly stench, and it can't easily recognize rival odors such as skunk musk (though this provides the beast no immunity to odor-based effects from other creatures).
A catoblepas is 15 feet long and weighs 2,200 pounds.
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary 2, © 2010, Paizo Publishing, LLC; Authors Wolfgang Baur, Jason Bulmahn, Adam Daigle, Graeme Davis, Crystal Frasier, Joshua J. Frost, Tim Hitchcock, Brandon Hodge, James Jacobs, Steve Kenson, Hal MacLean, Martin Mason, Rob McCreary, Erik Mona, Jason Nelson, Patrick Renie, Sean K Reynolds, F. Wesley Schneider, Owen K.C. Stephens, James L. Sutter, Russ Taylor, and Greg A. Vaughan, based on material by Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, and Skip Williams.


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Advisicon Outreach – Take Me To Neverland
April 14, 2018 @ 5:30 pm
Advisicon Outreach loves to support events in our local community! We are committed to sharing as many as possible to provide a place for YOU to see what's happening and get involved.
With Love, supports foster families by providing clean, safe, and quality clothing and supplies to children ages 0-6, while exuding love and honor.
With Love, is a not-for-profit, foster care resource providing for many of the physical needs that come with caring for children. Additionally, the goal is to promote an aura of dignity and honor to those who embrace local children in need of a family. It runs on volunteers and generosity. It is fueled by love.
At With Love, we are ordinary people who are inspired by those who generously open their homes to foster children. We believe that raising a child takes a village of loving and caring people. Our goal is to support families willing to be part of the solution to foster families in the Portland-metro area. The items available for distribution are donated from families in the community who also want to honor and care for foster families. All financial donations go towards helping create a program that loves and supports our foster families. With Love, is here to walk alongside foster families as they change lives.


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If you know me, you know I am into loads of different music. I was originally turned on to Drum and Bass music from the start. I liked the fast paced sounds, and how it was influenced by so many other genres. From that dub and reggae sound to a more ambient and soulful feel.
I was lucky enough to work with Viper Recording's producer Inside Info. We released two tracks "Awkward" and "Bottled" and ended up filming my first music video for "Bottled."
There were definitely situations that made me ask myself a lot of questions about the scene and how women were viewed in it. Something that probably sounds ridiculous to so many considering the rights we have in our country but it was something more and more women had brought to my attention over the years. Situations that came to light as I experience abuse and harassment. This was actually one of the reasons I was inspired to create the Drum and Bass Girls of Canada in 2009. I created with my sisters a roster of strong women across North America in Drum and Bass ready to strengthen our brands while working together in support and motivation.
I talked about the differences in a very important interview I did with Girls on Decks. It really forced me to reflect on everything I had been through and what I was feeling in the present. It was lovely to get it out there, as typically it wasn't something I enjoyed talking about.
I dabbled into other electronic music genres like dubstep and electro but I found myself back into house and techno music each time.
Before fully switching over, I worked with local artists Tripwave on a tune, "Feel it" featuring my vocals. An elaborated music video came out of that production directed and produced by Cory Quinn. It's was the craziest two days of filming, not sure where I got the energy from but by the end of it I was dead to the world. The end result, one amazing video.
Once realizing my new niche I quickly saw how SW@T was heavily known in the drum and bass community and now dubstep community with "Whispers – Biome feat. SW@T" radio 1 play. It occurred that my new interest in music was lost on many fans and people that had come to know the name SW@T. It was time to make that clean break and move on in a new light.
Around came Kilma. The name Kilma is from this old 70's movie. It's super weird like most of the movies from that era… like Barberella. None the less is reminded me of my jungle roots since she was an women of the amazon and was a part of a tribe of women that ran the island. It just bought me right back to the empowerment of women. Her tribe was all female and women ran the world.
As I started playing with the word I ended up with some fun tag lines, like "Don't Kilma Vibe" and "Kilma Tempa." It was somewhat fitting considering my old tag line was, "Don't F#%$ with SW@T." On the outside it sounded like some super angry person, but really it was always about taking care of business. Like any professional you've got to get things done.
I dropped everything, my old alias, the music and started from scratch again. As opportunity would have it, I was able to re-brand in the Jungle as Kilma. How fitting, eh? I was given the chance to play out in Costa Rica in February of 2014. I made great new friends, saw a part of the world I'd never been to and got to play one of the most beautiful Envision Festival. It was quite the intense experience and I will never forget what knowledge I took from that trip.
When I returned home I was buzzing with different ideas, I couldn't wait to get started. I got back in touch with a friend,Chris Tweten aka Tweten Online. He is the social media genius of Winnipeg, working in the Ramp Up Manitoba space with like minded entrepreneurs. I knew that if I wanted to make a real impact this time around, I needed to be working with people that could offer what I could not. The idea of #BrandMeSilly came to me because I always had loads of people asking me questions about branding and promoting themselves. I wanted to take those bits of advice and turn it into real knowledge that when used properly people could monetize from. With the help of Tweten Online we were able to come up with workshop to help strengthen our local community.
Another project that I started up some months ago with the Re-Brand is "The Basement Sessions." It's a live stream radio show that happens each Saturday evening on UStream.TV. It's loads of fun and I get to share this show with my friends both locally and across the globe. People tune in, watch, get in the chat room and we get to be interactive, silly and enjoy one another's company.
I think my most favourite part of the re-brand is the fresh start. It's a very different scene of people and environment. My goal was to work with people looking for a new, exciting, and different experience. With so many DJs to choose from now a days it's easy to get lost in opinions. With me, they knew I was going to be different from the average DJ and cater to a different crowd.
To me, djing it like dating. If you meet someone new and try to be who you think they would be into instead of just being you, you'll end up with someone that likes the phony you. If you dj music you don't like, that will show too. I think in order to get your own crowd of people you have to stop worrying about catering to "the people" and start worrying about pleasing yourself. The people that dig your sounds will come around.


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My New Life
Well, I am into my first week as a full time musician, and I must say, I like it! My work days are certainly longer, but I am having a great time. Rehearsals are going well and other opportunties have been coming my way, for which I'm very happy. But I'm always looking for work (playing, teaching, writing). So contact me!


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Get outside and participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count! Started in 1998 by the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, it is the first online community science project to gather data on wild birds. People in more than 100 countries participate in helping put together a global count over 96 continuous hours.
How to Participate
It's simple to participate and something the entire family can do! This year from February 15 – 18th spend 15 minutes counting birds you see in your backyard, or a park or anywhere in your area. Register your family HERE and then submit your data after your count.
Want to be more prepared? Check out this "how to" slideshow and this picture based bird identification guide. You can also download one of these free apps to help with bird identification.
Local Community Bird Counting Events
Nashville Zoo – Feb. 10, 2019 – 11 AM – 1 PM
- Learn more about the Bird Count program, gain counting skills and practice counting on the Zoo trails.
- FREE with paid Zoo admission
Great Backyard Bird Count at Warner Park – Feb. 16, 2019 10 AM – Noon
- Learn counting skills and the count birds as a group.
- FREE – no registration required
Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count
Be a part of the first online community science project by gathering data on wild birds in your area.
- Binoculars
- Bird Identification Book or App
- Notebook
- Pencil
- Create an account on the Great Backyard Bird Count website: gbbc.birdcount.org
- Collect your materials and go outside. You can count in your backyard, your local park, or any where in your area.
- Count birds for at least 15 minutes.
- Keep a list of the species of birds, how many you saw, and how long you watched.
- Enter your list online at Birdcount.org
- You can put in a new list for different days, locations, or times of the same day.
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual event that was started by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. The count is done over a four day period in February. This year (2019) the count will occur February 15 - 19.
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It's About Time
This morning I spent a good five minutes looking for the door to number six on my advent calendar, cursing Cadburys for their shoddy advent calendar-making and fuming about what exactly they had against the number six (was it something to do with 666, I pondered?) before realizing that ah! Of course! Silly me! I'd already opened door number six yesterday, and today was in fact December 7th.
And then I fell over on the floor. Because really! December 7th! How has it come to this? How is it December? How have we already had a week of December? I mean, do you know what happens in December? What happens, in fact, three weeks and one day from December 7th, which, BY THE WAY, IS TODAY?
I move to San Francisco, that's what.
(Oh, come on, did you think I was going to say Christmas? Did you think I was worried about Christmas? That old chestnut? Pah! I don't have time to worry about Christmas; I'm too worried about moving to San Francisco!)
Because holy bejesus butterfinger, I am moving to San Francisco. (Did you like that? Holy bejesus butterfinger? I liked that. It may replace sweet cracker sandwich as my non-expletive expletive of choice.) I am moving to San Francisco on December 29th which means that I will be arriving both homeless and jobless in the most expensive city in America just in time for New Year's Eve. That should work out perfectly!
Since I make lists to deal with my worries the way other people order shots or buy shoes, I decided to make a list of things I'm looking forward to about moving to San Francisco, and also a list of things I'm worried about. And that ended up looking a little something like this:
Things I Am Worried About With Regard To Moving To San Francisco
1. Not having an apartment, and having to look for one.
2. Not having a job, and having to look for one.
3. Paying approximately 113% more rent than we paid in Charleston. (This is not an arbitrary amount, by the way. Sean just did some Poverty Math and figured it out.)
4. Spending all my savings because I'm needing way more chocolate and wine than I budgeted for. Also, more Netflix rentals. See 1 and 2.
5. Earthquakes.
6. Having to find a place to park The Cursed Car That Would Not Sell, I Mean, Really, South Carolina, What Is Wrong With You? Because apparently I am keeping this car now. And paying for it. Because no-one else wants it. Like it's my fault they never learned to drive stick.
7. Leaving my family.
8. Negotiating hills. In a stick shift. In my car. The one that would not sell. Did I tell you it would not sell? Did I tell you how crazy I found this?
9. Having to go on job interviews and, like, impress people and shit.
10. Not being cool enough for San Francisco. (No, seriously, I am worried about this. Don't I need, like, asymmetrical hair to live in San Francisco? Or a yoga mat? Don't I need to like sushi? And maybe be vegetarian? And know someone who knows someone who knows that guy from the Decemberists? I'm worried my glasses aren't going to be ironic enough. Really. I'm worried I'm going to look like a tourist and no-one will ever stop me and ask for directions. This is the kind of thing that keeps me awake at night. I swear.)
Things I Am Looking Forward To About Moving To San Francisco
1. Target
No, I'm sorry, that's really not fair. It's actually more like this:
Things I Am Looking Forward To About Moving To San Francisco
1. Target
2. Being able to wear my Jackie O. coat.
And of course there is Jemima, Jemima who moved from Charleston to San Francisco in September, Jemima who paved the way, and who will be my only friend in San Francisco, an honor she will undoubtedly want revoked once she has received the 89th phone call from me bemoaning my lack of a job, or asking for her to accompany me to the police station because I've rolled into the back of someone on a hill in my stick shift. The one that would not sell. Did I tell you about that?
So this would be the time where you say things like "oh! Don't worry! You'll love San Francisco! I know this great place you should go and it has the best coffee/falafel/crack! Here, let me give you the address!" and also "hey, don't be nervous, moving is hard, but you'll settle in!" and also "wait! I have a cousin who's moving out of his place and wants to rent it by January 1st! It has hardwood floors! And they allow cats!" and also (most importantly) "TRADER JOE'S! REMEMBER THE TRADER JOE'S!"
Maybe you even live in San Francisco and you'll volunteer to be my friend and we can do mini facials together and talk about boys and give poor Jemima a break. You can totally borrow my coat, and even if you spill mustard on it, I'll just laugh and say "oh! silly you!" and you'll insist that you pay for the dry-cleaning, and I'll say "no, no! Don't worry! Just keep being my friend!"
So how's that for a plan? Are we on? Are we?


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The two Northeast states continued their dominance at the first School Games.
Mizoram underlined their class thrashing Delhi 5-0 in the second semi-final today to set up a high-voltage clash with Punjab in the final to be played on Thursday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Host Delhi's defensive strategy back-fired as they were trailing within the first three minutes of the game with Mizoram's winger F. Lalnuntluanga finding the back of the net with a thunderbolt left-footed strike from outside the box.
Mizoram will now meet Punjab in the final. Punjab beat Haryana 3-1 in the first Boys Semi-finals on Tuesday.
The Girls final will be contested between Manipur and Haryana. Manipur beat Odisha 3-1 in the semis on Wednesday, while a day earlier Haryana thrashed West Bengal 8-0.
With Delhi's Abhishek Kumar tightly man-marking prolific goal scorer Lalnunzama on the right, Mizoram coach HC Zarzoliana changed his tactics to exploit the four-man Delhi defense from the left flank. The gambit yielded glory for the north-eastern side as midfielder H. Zawnhmingthana pounded the ball into the top right corner in the 33rd minute to double their lead.
In the second half, the blue brigade came out with a positive approach but Mizoram's F. Lalnuntluanga took advantage of a loose ball and initiated a dangerous counter-attack which resulted in the third goal and Lalnunzama's first in the 49th minute.
After seven minutes, Mizoram's star player of the match F. Lalnuntluanga netted home the fourth with a clean finish to topple any hopes of Delhi's comeback.
Lalnunzama took his tally of goals to eight in the tournament after he latched onto a goalkeeping error and hammered the fifth goal for the visitors in the 74th minute to hand Delhi a forgettable evening.
Mizoram will look to continue their top form when they take on a strong Punjab side, who are also unbeaten in the tournament so far.
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Girls – Manipur beat Odisha to reach final
Manipur, who were unbeaten in league stage, stayed that way as they beat Odisha 3-1 in the semi-finals to move into the title clash.
For Manipur, Babysana pumped two goals in the sixth and 34th minute of the match. Manipur led 2-0 at half time as Odisha's goalkeeper, Jyotsna Toppo, saved many a possible goal.
Manipur got their third goal through S. Lynda Com in the 82nd minute. Odisha's lone goal came through a penalty conversion in the 85th minute when captain Sushmita Tanty found the target.
Manipur will meet Haryana in the Girls final,. Haryana moved past West Bengal in the first semi-finals on Tuesday.


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Nodosaurs are a type of ankyosaurs that did not have a tail club. They lived earlier in Earth's history than their cousins did and had narrower heads, suggesting that they were browsers, rather than grazers. They often had spikes or spines on their shoulders, tails, or sides.
In Walking with... seriesEdit
Walking with DinosaursEdit
Giant of the SkiesEdit
This episode features Polacanthus, one of the first armored dinosaurs/ankylosaurs. It was a relatively small dinosaur, smaller than the Iguanodons that it lived alongside, but with spiky armor and tail it was much better protected than they were. The episode showed Polacanthus living both in North America and Europe, where it used its spikes as a defense against local predators, such as Utahraptors.
Walking with Dinosaurs: The 3D MovieEdit
This film featured Edmontonia, a later species of nodosaur than Polacanthus. It was bigger than Polacanthus, but with proportionally smaller spines. It was more robust than Polacanthus was, too.


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Outdoor Leadership and Environmental Education (Minor)
Leave the desk behind. Make a career doing what you love and where you do it best — teach others how to connect and appreciate the great outdoors.
Build a foundation in the broad discipline of outdoor recreation and education by developing ecological literacy of the natural world.
- Program type:
- Minor
- Format:
- On-campus
- Est. time to complete:
- 1-2 years
- Credit hours:
- 19
Why Study Outdoor Leadership and Environmental Education at UND?
With today's increased concerns about screen dependence, sedentary lifestyles, and ecological damage, demand is growing for leaders who have strong communication skills and a passion to engage others in outdoor, experiential learning that leads to positive change. This field mixes experiential education, highly impactful practice and field based applications to foster physical, emotional, and cognitive connections to the outdoors while encouraging environmental conservation.
The minor is an excellent complement for students studying:
- Education
- Fish and wildlife
- Biology
- Environmental studies
- Atmospheric sciences


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By B15m1lah. Chair. At Thursday, June 28th 2018, 01:35:01 AM.
At some point or another the search for new chairs for your office will ensue when your old chairs become torn and tattered. When it comes to searching for a new office chair, there are 3 criterion that most people and businesses search for: value, longevity, and price. Will the chair prove to be a worthwhile investment or will it fall apart after a year of use? How long can we expect this chair to last? Is the price too steep for our budget? These are common questions most furniture purchasers are faced with and can be easily answered with a little research into which office chairs will be the best choice for your business at the best price.
The more practical factors that one should consider include features like lumbar adjustment, height adjustment, and the spring tension at which the chair can recline. Good chairs should also come with a latch that prevents the chair from reclining at all. The top quality chairs will provide adjustable armrests. The armrests should be able to be adjusted in and out from the center of the chair, as well as up and down, and even the length of the armrests should be adjustable.
The size of the back of the chair is one of the most important features. For an executive chair to be truly comfortable, the top of the back of the chair should be no lower than the middle of the back of the person's head who will be using the seat. In a truly comfortable office chair, a person should be able to lean back and have their head rest against the back of the chair or a headrest. Many lower quality chairs have backs that extend up almost to the back of a person's head, but not quite. If a person leans back in one of these chairs, their head hangs over the back and it is quite uncomfortable.


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Remember when the only photo cards available at the holidays were those rectangular ones? You know the ones, 8 x 3 or so, and the only personalization would be your name? Those days are LONG gone. Now, websites like Shutterfly make it possible to show off multiple photos, customize the text and layout as much as you want, and add tons of personal touches. It's wonderful to be able to make a really personal card and have it printed and delivered right to your door.
One of the coolest things about the Christmas Photo Cards at Shutterfly is how many different options there are! Before you even start, you can narrow your search with their awesome search tool - you can search by the number of photos you want to include, the colors on the card, card size, and more.
Shutterfly has a holiday card for everyone. There are quirky cards.
There are cards to show off your photos.
There are sophisticated cards.
It's SO much fun to play around and choose your card! One of the cool things I discovered while making our holiday card is that you can put photos or custom text on the top inside of the folded cards. This means that I can copy the text of our Holiday letter, or have all of our address, email and contact info printed directly onto the card! You can customize fonts, colors and wording. You've basically got a jumping point with free reign to make something fabulous!
And Shutterfly has you covered for more than just holiday cards. I've found that calendars ALWAYS make a great gift. Last year, I made a photo calendar with some of my flower photographs and gave it as a gift to a bunch of people, and it was a huge hit! And what mom, dad, or grandparent wouldn't want one of these gorgeous photo calendars on their desk to look at every day?While perusing the website, I also discovered that Shutterfly also has tons of template for personalized thank yous! How totally adorable is this Christmas thank you note?
What a great idea for kids who are too young to write their own thank you's - you can share their joy with a photo!
After all of this, you're probably wondering what I came up with. Well, we managed to get a great family photo on our Thanksgiving dinner cruise. We don't match, and it's not perfect, but we're all smiling and no one's eyes are closed, so it'll have to do. Here is our holiday card:
Now what are you waiting for? Go explore at Shutterfly - it sure got me more excited about holiday cards, even if it means addressing all those envelopes.
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Ancient Assyrian Dictionary In Chicago Completed After 90 YearsBy Alex Jusi Madlangbayan on Jun 5, 2011 in Amazing, Education, Universities, World •
Image Credit: The Oriental Institute
After 90 years, the University of Chicago, Oriental Institute project of creating an Ancient Assyrian Dictionary is finally finished, according to reports by several international news sites.
Based on the reports, the Assyrian Dictionary, started in 1921, is based on words recorded on clay or stone tablets discovered in ancient ruins in Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey. These words were reportedly written in a language not spoken for over 2,000 years. It was believed that the translated cuneiform texts may have been written using wedged-shaped characters.
The Chicago Assyrian Dictionary was a collaboration of several team of scholars from Vienna, Paris, Copenhagen, Jerusalem, Berlin, Helsinki, Baghdad, London, US and Canada. The dictionary is similar with a an encyclopedia rather than the usual glossary type and it has 21 volumes of Akkadian, a Semitic dialect that includes Assyrian, that is 2,500 years old. The collection has about 10,000 pages and 28,000 words.
The project was considerably slow during the early generations as the researchers use manual typewriters, mimeograph machines and index cards. Scholars were able to use millions of index cards.
Below is a statement from Gil Stein, director of The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, who takes care of the Assyrian dictionary.
The Assyrian Dictionary gives us the key into the world's first urban civilization. Virtually everything that we take for granted … has its origins in Mesopotamia, whether it's the origins of cities, of state societies, the invention of the wheel, the way we measure time, and most important the invention of writing.
If we ever want to understand our roots we have to understand this first great civilization.
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Made in Canada hot tubs for family fun and massage therapy
"A hot tub adds quality to quality time shared with the people you love best," Steve Rowe finds. Gathered in the water, a couple or family talks unhurriedly about their day. "You naturally focus on your partner and kids. Everyone benefits as the water jets massage tight muscles, help circulate blood flow and bubble away tension. You can all catch your breath and calm your mind, preparing you for a restful sleep." After the kids are in bed, parents may return to the tub for private time together.
As the owner of Custom Pool and Spa, Rowe personally selects the hot tubs and in-ground, semi in-ground and above ground swimming pools the company sells, installs and services.
"Dependable recreational tubs by Sunrise Spas and Maax Spas are made in North America and stand up to our local climate year-round," says Rowe.
Manufactured in Ontario, the Sunrise Spas collection has a range of tubs to suit every family, supporting up to seven bathers on bench and bucket seats. Powerful hydrotherapy jets massage the back, calves and feet. Multi-colour LED lights illuminate the optional waterfall, creating a soothing light and water show. The built-in sound system helps set the mood.
Reputed as a leader in luxury hot water products, "Maax Spas deliver true deep massage therapy," Rowe says. Strategically placed, adjustable jets can target the whole body from the neck down. Fine optional champagne bubbles blow through the illuminated water. The superior sanitation system ensures the water is always sparkling and safe.
Priced from $4,999 to $9,999, Custom Pool and Spa's four and five-seat hot tubs are an affordable luxury. "People are often surprised by their energy efficiency," Rowe notes. "The tubs are so well-insulated that energy usage is low, averaging operating costs of $30 per month."
Many models can be viewed and tested at Custom Pool and Spa's showrooms at 775 Wharncliffe Rd. S., London and 404 Erie St., Stratford. The business also stocks a large selection of pool supplies and accessories, including pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, liners and covers.
For more information about products and special offers, visit custompoolandspa.ca.
This story was created by Content Works, Postmedia's commercial content division, on behalf of Custom Pool and Spa


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I've been back in my hometown for less than a week (September is currently looking very far away), but luckily I've been keeping busy, and this weekend, I have several parties to go to, including one of my own. I love casual summer parties, and I especially love the outfits for summer parties- easy dresses, wedge sandals, and fun jewelry. Here's a casual outfit perfect for brunch, lunch, dinner, or really any time of day: a cotton dress, strappy sandals, and a big necklace, plus a clutch, of course:
Have you found any great outfits for summer outings lately?
I hope you have a great weekend!


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Relais Cola di Rienzo, Rome
- Free continental breakfast and free WiFi
- Collect nights
More great choices
What's around Relais Cola di Rienzo, Rome
- In Vatican
- Piazza del Popolo - 9 min walk
- Via del Corso - 9 min walk
- Castel Sant'Angelo - 11 min walk
- Villa Borghese - 12 min walk
- Piazza Navona - 16 min walk
- Piazza di Spagna - 16 min walk
- St. Peter's Square - 18 min walk
Getting around
- Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.) - 36 min drive
- Rome (CIA-Ciampino) - 35 min drive
- Rome Piazzale Flaminio Station - 13 min walk
- Rome S. Pietro Station - 28 min walk
- Rome San Pietro Station - 28 min walk
- Lepanto Station - 7 min walk
- Flaminio - Piazza del Popolo Station - 10 min walk
- Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station - 13 min walk
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
At a glance
Key facts
- 6 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors
- Check-in time 1 PM-8 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Express check-in/out
Required at check-in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available on request) *
- Self parking *
- Discounted offsite parking
Payment types at the property
Other information
- Smoke-free property
At the property
- Free continental breakfast daily
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Year Built - 1900
- Elevator
- English
- French
- Italian
- Spanish
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- 40-inch flat-screen TV
- Digital TV channels
- Free WiFi
- Refrigerator
- Daily housekeeping
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Relais Cola di Rienzo, Rome's small print
Also known as
- Relais Cola di Rienzo B&B Rome
- Relais Cola di Rienzo B&B
- Relais Cola di Rienzo Rome
- Relais Cola di Rienzo
- Relais Cola di Rienzo Rome
- Relais Cola di Rienzo Bed & breakfast
- Relais Cola di Rienzo Bed & breakfast Rome
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
For transfers, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check-in or check-out:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
Optional extras
Self parking costs EUR 25 per day
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
Cribs/Infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 45 per vehicle (one way)
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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