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Pair count their blessings even while jobless and forced to rely on food pantries
For the past couple of years, Gretchen Talbott has learned how to be creative in her cooking.
She and her husband, Victor, are constantly trying new things, experimenting with flavors and ingredients in the kitchen.
Being somewhat adventurous is almost a necessity when your food supply is out of your immediate control: Nearly all of the Talbotts' sustenance comes from a food pantry.
"Our life now doesn't look anything like how I thought it was going to be," Gretchen said.
The Talbotts have dealt with Victor's epilepsy since their relationship began 29 years ago. His condition got progressively worse, and eventually became so unpredictable that Victor could no longer work. That left the couple to rely on Gretchen's part-time, minimum-wage paycheck.
After going on medical leave, Gretchen's health then forced her off of the workforce early this year. It left them with no choice but to turn to someone for help.
"When you find yourself in a sudden position of need, it's embarrassing," Gretchen said, "and it's not an easy thing to ask for help."
"The hardest was knowing that, you know what? I don't have to be the only one responsible for my household, my health, my family," Victor said, "I can lean on somebody else."
The Talbotts found the Goodman Community Center, and they say that from the very start, they felt welcome and respected there. They said any notion they had of what hunger looked like was immediately dispelled.
"It is very hard to ask for help because the stigma of, 'oh, you go to a food pantry?' It's like, it's unfortunate," Gretchen explained. "And we used to be people like that. We absolutely were. We didn't have any understanding. We had a preconceived notion of who, what type of people went to food pantries, and that is not the case."
"I'm sure everyone wants to be in that same position of knowing that they can reach out and someone's got a hand to help them when they do," Victor added.
Now, the couple goes to the pantry weekly. And they're not alone.
Thousands of people are relying on the same organization for their Thanksgiving dinners.
Volunteers worked through the blistering cold over the weekend to distribute bags with all of the makings of a turkey day meal. Goodman Community Center's food pantry coordinator Jon Lica said 2,500 people signed up to get a Thanksgiving basket, and there are hundreds more on the waiting list.
"It's hard to imagine that 2,500 families in Dane County wouldn't have Thanksgiving plans if it wasn't for this. So it's really great to see the smiles on their faces and the appreciation for that we've accomplished here," Lica said.
Lica said he sees people of all walks of life coming to use the food pantry and take advantage of programs like the Thanksgiving baskets. He said the need is growing, not only in the number of people in need, but also in the amount of food they rely on the pantry for.
"I wouldn't trade that. It was worth it. It was worth it," said Gretchen of the hardships that she and her husband say have brought their family closer together.
Victor recently underwent brain surgery for his epilepsy, the first surgery in the course of his treatment. Gretchen said the procedure went well, and Victor is home from the hospital doing well.
It's just another obstacle for the Talbotts to overcome, and Gretchen still maintains that it all only made them stronger.
"It changed us, and it changed us for the better," Gretchen said. "It really did."
The Goodman Community Center is handing out Thanksgiving baskets until Tuesday, Nov. 26, and is still asking for donations to serve all of the need. Lica said they are especially in need of turkeys.
For more information, visit goodmancenter.org.
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You are doing a beautiful job!
What a lovely quilt. Great job. Thanks for sharing.
Ha, ha, ha. I love it. it will be a lovely quilt!!!
Great job!
Love it and love your work...will you please let us know the name of the pattern? I would love to make one of those.
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Love your quilt so far. The houses are adorable. Are they your own design?
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Love the placment of your blocks! and the long legged crow! Cant wait to see it finished!
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Your smartphone already allows you to do instant price comparisons at the store, usually by scanning a barcode. There are several apps that let you "showroom" in this way.
We don't know which, if any, will be available for Glass. But assuming one of these apps gets ported over to the new hardware, you'll be able to get price comparisons just by picking up a product and looking at the barcode.
And it doesn't end there. A couple of those apps -- including Google's own shopping app -- are able to recognize the covers of books, DVDs, CDs and games, which means you don't even need to find and focus on the barcode. So, for example, if you find a book on the shelf and want to see if it's cheaper online, you could just look at it, whisper a command, and immediately have a bunch of price comparisons floating in your field of vision. And you'd also be able to call up reviews, too, so you won't have to rely on those selectively quoted blurbs that publishers choose.
Want to buy those jeans, but aren't sure if you're close to the limit of your monthly clothes budget? Several personal finance tools allow you to keep track of your budget, and this strikes us as a perfect use for Glass. Imagine if you could just say, "Okay, Glass, bring up Mint and show me how much I've spent on clothes this month."
And sometimes it's not just a matter of budgets -- you also want to make sure you don't overdraw your account or spend so much that you don't have enough left over for food. If your online banking app becomes compatible with Glass, perhaps you could see your checking account balance floating before your eyes with equal ease.
People tend to behave better when they know they're on video, and if you're wearing Glass, the person behind the customer service desk has to assume they're being filmed.
Hopefully, that doesn't lead to people harassing put-upon customer service reps by demanding preferential treatment, lest they post videos of their bad experiences on YouTube. But insofar as it keeps companies honest and helps ensure they follow their own stated policies, perhaps the knowledge that employees are on Google's candid camera can be a good thing.
But the contribution Glass could make to customer service goes beyond just filming disputes: Customer service technology firm Genesys recently floated a couple of scenarios in a blog post. A customer trying to assemble a cable box, for instance, could beam his or her field of vision to technical support staff, who would then be able to see the problem and direct the customer on what to do next. They also suggest that a hotel guest out and about with Glass could send live video to a concierge, who could then identify what part of town he was in, and recommend restaurants and attractions on the block.
Google+ hasn't exactly taken off like the company might have hoped, but the social network did give us one great feature: live group video chats, known as Hangouts. While they usually consist of an array of faces, Hangouts on Google Glass are turned inside-out, allowing you to instead share your point of view with the other participants.
In demos of the feature, Google used it to dramatic effect, showing a hangout with a group of skydivers as they jumped out of a plane. But we're envisioning a more mundane application: Trying on clothes.
If your friends couldn't join you on a shopping expedition, you can put on that dress, initiate a Hangout, look in the mirror and then get live feedback from a panel of friends. We see this being a particularly potent tool for personal shoppers who can't always be physically present with their clients.
One application of Glass is having your grocery list right there on a heads-up display, which means you don't have to look down at a list on your smartphone or on a piece of paper. But no one's going to spend more than a thousand bucks on Google Glass just to replace a sticky note on their shopping cart.
Fortunately, the most recent demos of the product have touted the inclusion of Evernote. The popular note-taking app allows you to put together to-do lists that include voice memos and photographs, and they can also be shared across multiple users. We imagine you could go to the grocery store with your wife and split up to divide and conquer; as each of you picks up items, you can tell Glass to check it off the list, and the other person will see that it's in the cart.
There are other ways it could help you coordinate your grocery shopping expedition. Let's say your wife sent you to the store to pick up pancake mix, but you don't know which kind she wants you to get. Instead of calling her and reading off every brand and variety in front of you, you can just initiate a video call and look at the pancake section; she'll see what you see, and be able to tell you which one to get.
The grocery store applications don't end there.
Perhaps you get to the grocery store and see they're having a big sale on chicken thighs. Being the frugal sort, you decide to pick some up, but you're not sure what to do with them.
Tell Glass to run a Google search for recipes featuring chicken thighs. Scroll through, pick one, then copy the ingredient list to your shopping list. Now you can get all your ingredients.
Once you get home, you can have the recipe right in your eye when you need to reference it, with no need to have a laptop or cookbook taking up valuable counter space or getting sauce spilled on it. And if you don't know the proper technique for deboning those chicken thighs, you can cue up an instructional video on YouTube without ever having to touch a computer with your slimy chicken hands.
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Yeah, it's a long Memorial Day weekend as well, a time when stations often do program marathons.
Yeah, it's a long Memorial Day weekend as well, a time when stations often do program marathons.
If the 2 week delay is due to Memorial day, does that mean that the UK broadcasts are going to be a week ahead of us now?
Based on this wikepedia page, it looks like it will, but not for long - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...leventh_Doctor as the series will be off for a couple months. A week behind is no big deal. It used to be much more behind.
This is good news, it looks like I will not miss this weeks episode then since the wife downloads from UK.
May the force be with you.
WOW wow wow wow...surprise ending, I didn't see it coming but it all makes sense now, well some of it makes sense.
May the force be with you.
I second that. Great episode, but leaves a lot to be resolved in the second half of the season.
Wow! Another excellent episode and so many questions answered! I am sad we will have to wait so long for new episodes. I will be going back and re-watching these for some time, but I am dying for new stuff.
For those of you on the US schedule the new episode will air next week, so I don't want to spoil it for you all but many suspicions have been confirmed. The Doctor does indeed rise higher than he ever has before and fall lower than he ever has before.
I can't say I didn't see it all coming, but wow.
The great thing about being a Doctor Who fan, is that it is the longest running Sci-Fi franchise in history, so it probably isn't going anywhere any time soon. The bad part is all the breaks and short seasons.
Yet I find, especially with the new series, the story line is so well done that you can often go back and re-watch episodes again and again and pick up clues and new meanings in older stories and dialogue.
May the force be with you.
No one has anything to say after the last episode?
It was kind of a big deal and no one wants to post.
***SPOILER ALERT (if you still have not watched the last episode)***
So River Song is Melody Pond (because the only water in the forest is the river). Nice tie in there. The Doctor flashed on the whole Impossible Astronaut stuff, indicating that she was also the girl in the suit, and of course this makes sense, considering that they revealed she is part time lord and we saw the little girl regenerate.
So, apparently, River got that way because she was conceived on the TARDI while inside the time vortex!?!?
Now, for the crazy to kick in.
I couldn't help notice the tie in between what Sexy says at the end of "The Doctor's Wife" about him needing to know that "The only water in the forest is the river". Then there was her statement "I just wanted to say HELLO. Hello Doctor, it's so very nice to meet you."
There are other little odd connections, like the likely theory that River and the Doctor end up married, yet they titled the episode with Sexy as "The Doctor's Wife". Then there was that odd exchange between River and the Doctor after he realized who she was. The Doctor says "Oh, that means..." and River says "I'm afraid it does!" and he gets all giddy.
So, is it possible that a tiny bit of the TARDIS matrix is intertwined into her DNA, not enough to kill her, or make her appear psychic, but enough to make her part time lord. Did the TARDIS (Sexy) alter Melody Pond's DNA? Is there a connection, or am I just crazy.
Of course it could be that the exchange between River and the Doctor was simply an acknowledgement that one day they will be married.
Also, what will become of Melody? She takes on the name River Song, which implies she was raised by the people of the Gamma Forest. Yet River often refers to her time on the TARDIS as if she were sort of raised by the Doctor. Then there are the events of "The Impossible Astronaut" not to mention that she says to Amy "I know your not all right, but you will be." Implying that Amy and Rory get Melody back.
So confusing.
My wife says she takes on the name River Song to prevent different (earlier/later depending on your POV) versions of the Doctor from finding out who she really is before he's supposed to know. That seems like a bit of a stretch, but not out of the realm of possibility.
Also, why does River seem to be genuinely confounded over the girl in "The Impossible Astronaut", examining the life support system "Human, strong by the looks of it, she broke her way out of the suit". Wouldn't she already know?
I can't wait for the new episodes!!!
Luckily new episodes of my other shows are getting ready to start back up.
May the force be with you.
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Welcome Kerry!
I also use the Rio Windcutter with tips, primarily on my 7136-4 (which I just exploded in October!). You're right, it sure makes things easy and the tip wallet is primo!
On the bigger rods, I use a full floater Windcutter -or- a floating long taper DT during the summer; and a compact head system shown to me by Mike Kinney for throwing dense tips in deep cold water.
Out of that mixed bag, the home-cut DT, the winter head, and any tips I make to fish with the Windcutter lines need the loop treatment.
BTW - there is an orthopaedic surgeon looking for information on flyfishing and joint pain up in the Open Forum. I wonder if his research differentiates two-handed casting? I'll go ask...
RE:Loopy logic
The Rio system is a good system and I have never had a Rio loop give me problems. The one complaint I have is that the Type VI tip which comes with the Windcutter tips package does not get down like I think it should. I still use it for times when I don't want to be dredging but have homemade tips for those times I do. I know one of the posters here has simply purchased the Rio tip in a larger line size (11 weight ?)and is happy with the performance.
RE:Loopy logic
A lot of guys here are going to the Rio Windcutter Multi Tip system. Easier than making your own and Rio does a good job with the lines. A few weeks ago I left my home made line on the bottom at Grandy Creek. Ran down to Skagit Anglers and picked up a Rio WindCutter 9/10/11. Works very well on a Sage 9140.
Loopy logic
Nothing did more for my winter steelheading than the hybrid head systems common to PNW hardcores. I remember Mike Kinney and others saying... you need one of these (FWF line) and one of these (STS 30' type IV) and a pair of scissors. Open the box and chop!
I still remember the trauma of that first cut of a perfectly good 45 dollar line in the middle of the head. Next thing you know I was enjoying the flexibility of a wallet full of sinktips to fish every pool the way I liked.
I haven't had great luck with store bought loops. Some tend to hang in the guides when there is a fish on, others aren't very durable and take up a lot of area for the little strength they offer. I know loops can be as personal as fly selection - but here's what I use:
1) strip the coating off the line end - I use a high end electronic wirestripper or acetone, either or. About 3/4 inch.
2) Snake a section of braided mono, like the stuff they use for store bought loops, over the exposed line core and continue about 1/4" over the line coating too. For heavy lines, I taper the coating like a pencil with a razor.
3) Fold the sheathed loop over to form a loop. No need to make a big loop, 3/8-1/2" is usually fine.
4) Use a nail knot to bind the base of the loop together using 10-12# mono. I often put a color-coding layer of thread over the mono so I can tell which tips are which on the business end of the tips system.
5) trim very close with a flushcutting tool, like a nail clipper
6) coat with aquaseal thinned with cotol. The thread color over the mono shows thru nicely, and the entire loop is less than 1/2 inch total length.
The braided sheath makes it easy to take the loops apart even after high tensile strain.
Tip: to tighten a nail knot evenly from both ends, pull on the opposite tag end. When you pull one tag, the opposite side of the knot bites in. Alternate to get a nice double bite and trim the tags.
Tip #2: to loop the square knot every time, put the reel end thru the tip's loop opening and thread the leader and tip skinny end first until the two loops lock. I usually drop the tip into the river current once I get the reel-end loop thru the tip loop to straigten the tip out (holding the tippet in one hand). Then thread the tippet thru the loop and hold it in your teeth. Then pull thru the moistened, straightened tip thru the reel-end loop and you're ready to tie, tippet in hand.
I've shreadded sinktips on basalt rockpiles without popping the loops apart. They seem to be plenty strong.
This is old hat to most on this list, but I thought I'd post it anyway. I'd be curious to hear other approaches.
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The aero-engine value chain under future business environments David Buxton, Richard Farr, Bart Maccarthy. MITIP2006, 11-12 September, Budapest
Agent-based modelling is gaining popularity for investigating the behaviour of complex systems involving interactions of many players or agents. In this paper an agent-based simulation modelling technique is applied to understand the long term implications of strategy decisions for an aerospace value chain. The industry has unique elements including new business models, high levels of collaboration, long product lifecycles and long periods before positive paybacks are realised. Forecasting market conditions over this long term lifespan is inherently problematic and adds further complexity when devising a strategy. The model described includes all the major players and entities in the value chain and their interactions. Illustrative results are presented to demonstrate how the simulation approach can be used to evaluate strategy and policy decisions and their operational implications over the long term» Read more
Using AnyLogic and agent based approach to model consumer market Maxim Garifullin, Andrei Borshchev, Timofei Popkov. EUROSIM 2007, September 9-13, Ljubljana, Slovenia
In the highly dynamic, competitive and complex market environments (such as telecom, insurance, leasing, health, etc) the consumer's choice essentially depends on a number of individual characteristics, inherent dynamics of the consumer, network of contacts and interactions, and external influences that may be best captured within the Agent Based modeling paradigm. The Agent Based modeling is especially advantageous in the consumer market domain as it allows to leverage the full amount of individual-centric data from the CRM (Customer Relationships Management) systems highly available these days. Although there are no universal straightforward instructions for building Agent Based models, there are certain common steps and patterns. The goal of this paper is to introduce the patterns in consumer market modeling most frequently met in our consulting practice. The modeling language of AnyLogic is used throughout the paper» Read more
A hybrid simulation optimization approach for supply chains Christian Almeder, Margaretha Preusser. EUROSIM 2007, September 9-13, Ljubljana, Slovenia
The main idea of our approach is to combine discrete-event simulation and exact optimization for supply chain network models. Simulation models are constructed in order to mimic a real system including all necessary stochastic and nonlinear elements. Such simulation models are used as proving grounds for analyzing and improving a real situation on a trial-and-error basis. A traditional optimization method on top of a simulation model has major disadvantages: The optimization method uses the simulation model as a black-box. Information about the structure of the problem is not available and cannot be used for an intelligent optimization strategy» Read more
Fully agent based modellings of epidemic spread using AnyLogic Štefan Emrich, Sergej Suslov, Florian Judex. EUROSIM 2007, September 9-13 2007, Ljubljana, Slovenia.» Read more
Heterogeneity and network structure in the dynamics of diffusion Hazhir Rahmandad , John Sterman. MANAGEMENT SCIENCE Vol. 5. No. 5. May 2008
When is it better to use agent-based (AB) models, and when should differential equation (DE) models be used? Whereas DE models assume homogeneity and perfect mixing within compartments, AB models can capture heterogeneity across individuals and in the network of interactions among them. AB models relax aggregation assumptions, but entail computational and cognitive costs that may limit sensitivity analysis and model scope. Because resources are limited, the costs and benefits of such disaggregation should guide the choice of models for policy analysis. Using contagious disease as an example, we contrast the dynamics of a stochastic AB model with those of the analogous deterministic compartment DE model. We examine the impact of individual heterogeneity and different network topologies, including fully connected, random, Watts-Strogatz small world, scale-free, and lattice networks. Obviously, deterministic models yield a single trajectory for each parameter set, while stochastic models yield a distribution of outcomes.» Read more
How to build a combined agent based / system dynamics model in AnyLogic Tutorial based on the materials of AnyLogic workshop, System Dynamics Conference 2008» Read more
Understanding retail productivity by simulating management practices Peer-Olaf Siebers, Uwe Aickelin, Helen Celia, Chris W. Clegg. EUROSIM 2007, September 9-13, Ljubljana, Slovenia
The retail sector has been identified as one of the biggest contributors to the productivity gap that persists between the UK, Europe and the USA. It is well documented that measures of UK retail productivity rank lower than those of countries with comparably developed economies. Intuitively, it seems likely that management practices are linked to a company's productivity and performance. Significant research has been done to investigate the productivity gap and identify problems involved in estimating the size of the gap; for example the comparability of productivity indices, historical influences, general measurement issues, and varying sectoral contributions. Best practice guidelines have been developed and published, but there remains considerable inconsistency and uncertainty regarding how these are implemented and manifested at the level of the work place. Indeed, a recent report on UK productivity asserted that, "... the key to productivity remains what happens inside the firm and this is something of a 'black box'". Siebers and colleagues conducted a comprehensive literature review of this research area to assess linkages between management practices and firm level productivity. The authors concluded that management practices are multidimensional constructs that generally do not demonstrate a straightforward relationship with productivity variables. Empirical evidence affirms that management practices must be context specific to be effective, and in turn productivity indices must also reflect a particular organization's activities on a local level to be a valid indicator of performance» Read more


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There's a study out on pro sports and teams losing fans , a top 13 list was released and the dolphins came in 13th, tops in the nfl. Seattle mariners were #1 with a 51% loss.
13. Miami Dolphins
> 10-yr. attendance decline: -17.1%
> 2001-2002 W-L record: 11-5 (1st in AFC East)
> 2011-2012 W-L record: 6-10 (3rd in AFC East)
> League championships last decade: None
Of all teams in the NFL, none has seen as big a decline in attendance as the Miami Dolphins. In the 2001-2002 season, the team brought in an average of 73,470 fans to watch home games, the seventh-highest in the NFL. By the 2011-2012 season, that figure dropped to 60,866, the fifth-lowest. In the last 10 full seasons, the team has gone 60-84 and has had three consecutive losing seasons in a row. Its worst season by far was the 2007-2008 season, when the Dolphins won just one game. The team isn�t performing stellar this year either. Under the direction of Joe Philbin, the sixth head coach in 10 years, the team�s current record is 4-6.
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Galata Apartment + Terrace Views
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|Bereketzade Mh, 34440 Istanbul, Turkey
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The elegant apartment features a king bedroom, a double bedroom, and 2 single bedrooms. An extra single bed can be provided. There is a sitting room with a dining area. The blue-tiled kitchen is well-equipped with laundry facilities and a dishwasher.
The Karaköy district bus, tram and ferry services can all be reached within 5 minutes' walk. The shops and nightlife of vibrant Istiklal Avenue can be reached within 15 minutes' walk.
The central location provides guests with easy access to the major sights of Istanbul as well as a selection of amenities within walking distance. There are a huge amount of cafes, bars, and restaurants in the surrounding area.
House rulesA €200 refundable security deposit is required.
Please contact the host in advance to double check availability.
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Reviews of this property
Highly recommended!
Buse is a great contact person: we arrived w/ different flights around 11 PM and she arranged a joint pickup for the ride to the apartment where she (despite the late hour) was happy to receive us and to explain everything in detail. The apartment is beautiful in an old charm way. Nice old creaky floors, great ceiling height, great views of the Bosporus and nearby town, and light from two sides of the apartment and a third aspect towards a ventilation shaft (we are two architects travelling with 3 20+ children and notice these things). It is furnished in a relaxed but useful way, sitting areas, eating area and with a bookshelf full of recent guidebooks. No need to bring your own! (BTW: the best one is by far the Time Out guide. Great articles and very useful maps. I had bought the Lonely planet one, but it really wasn't up to par. There are 3 copies in the shelf :-).
The kitchen is very well supplied w/ dishwasher and everything you will need. Since everyone praises the terrace first, I save that for last: an incredible experience and only two floors up! Also there are two: one facing southeast (Asia and the Bosporus w/ the bridge) and the other southwest with an great Sultanet view. I watched sunrises, sunsets, had meals and even a few nice cigarettes (even though I don't usually smoke anymore...) up there. It's really worth the stay by itself. The area around Golata tower is touristy of course and crowded with a selfies army, but once in the apartment you are clear of that, and within walking distance to most things to see. The apartment is very quiet, being so high up.
Highly recommended! Only negative comment would be the 5th floor location without elevator, but that didn't trouble us. Nice but a bit worn staircase with marble tile landings (cracked). Also the toilet could have been turned 90° and facing the room for better function (I'm 1,93 so it was a bit a bit jammed). To buy food I went all over the hill, only to find the best market almost below the tower (on the street that descends towards the bridge). Enjoy your stay!
Richard Torsleff
Great apartment super nice location. Anywhere close to both old and new part gedeelte.Vlakbij the bridge and port with fish restaurants. The layout of the apartment is very nice as the pictures.
Amazing view from the terrace. We enjoyed super (2 mothers with children studying with supporters). Everyone was wildly enthousiast.Een highly recommended.
Geweldig appartement super leuke locatie. Overal dichtbij zowel oude gedeelte als nieuwe gedeelte.Vlakbij de brug en haven met leuke visrestaurantjes. De indeling van het appartement is erg leuk net zoals de foto's.
Waanzinnig uitzicht op het dakterras. Wij hebben super genoten ( 2 moeders met studerende kinderen met aanhang). Iedereen was laaiend enthousiast.Een echte aanrader.
We spent 4 days and 5 nights with seven people spent here. The apartment is well equipped and furnished with care, communication simple and very nice.
The absolute highlight is the view from the hotel's own rooftop terrace and spared the climb to the Galata Tower, the rise in the apartment on the fourth floor of the gym. In this way, at least a couple of angefutterten in the surrounding restaurants calories burned!
We would not hesitate to come back, thank you!
Wir haben 4 Tage und 5 Nächte mit sieben Personen hier verbracht. Die Wohnung ist hervorragend ausgestattet und liebevoll eingerichtet, die Kommunikation unkompliziert und sehr nett.
Das absolute Highlight ist der Blick von der hauseigenen Dachterrasse und erspart den Aufstieg auf den Galataturm, der Aufstieg in die Wohnung in der vierten Etage das Fitnessstudio. Auf diese Weise werden zumindest ein paar der in den umliegenden Restaurants angefutterten Kalorien verbrannt!
Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen, vielen Dank!
We arrived in 4 people in the apartment, located next to the Gallata tower. Centrally located, it is rather spacious full-service to live in good conditions. The big plus of this apartment is the terrace which is just amazing. I highly recommend it!
The property has fully complied with our small group. The apartment was comfortably furnished, clean and it was all there needs what man or woman. We felt like in another world away from home. The roof terrace could have been better with chairs and it lacked privacy, the last stairs were abenteuerlich.Der view compensated us and we spent every night at her. Also arrangements were processed promptly and we were very pleased. Staying in this apartment will help that Istanbul will always be an unforgettable experience for us
Die Unterkunft hat unserer kleinen Reisegruppe voll entsprochen. Die Wohnung war gemütlich eingerichtet, sauber und es war alles vorhanden was Mann oder Frau braucht. Wir fühlten uns wie in einer anderen Welt und doch zu Hause. Die Dachterasse hätte besser bestuhlt sein können und es fehlte ihr an Gemütlichkeit, auch die letzten Treppen waren abenteuerlich.Der Ausblick entschädigte uns und wir verbrachten jeden Abend auf ihr. Auch Absprachen wurden zeitnah bearbeitet und wir waren sehr zufrieden. Der Aufenthalt in dieser Wohnung trägt dazu bei, dass Istanbul für uns immer ein unvergessenes Erlebnis sein wird
Apartment very well located, beautiful terrace with magnificent views of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Definitely recommended!
Appartement très bien situé, superbe terrasse avec magnifique vue sur le Bosphore et la Corne d'Or. A recommander sans hésiter!
We had nice 5 days in Istanbul fantastic that you were 4 trim levels, but slightly above, the sun came up, the view over the city was amazing. Value for money was ok. Small modifications were not necessary in our time.
Wir hatten nette 5 Tage im fantastischen Istanbul, die 4 Stockwerke waren Trimm dich, aber etwas weiter oben, ging die Sonne auf, der Blick über die Stadt war grandios. Preis-Leistung war ok. Kleine Umbauten hätten nicht in unsere Zeit fallen müssen.
We, 5 adults have enjoyed the stay in this great apartment very much. The location is ideal. Right next to the Galata Tower and surrounded by nice shops and pubs. Thanks to the advice of our landlady, we found great restaurants. But the greatest thing is the roof terrace with a fantastic view of the city and the Bosphorus. We will definitely be back! Petra
Wir, 5 Erwachsene, haben den Aufenthalt in dieser großen Wohnung sehr genossen. Die Lage ist ideal. Gleich neben dem Galata-Turm und umgeben von netten Geschäften und Kneipen. Dank der Tipps unserer Vermieterin haben wir tolle Restaurants gefunden. Aber das Größte ist die Dachterrasse mit einem traumhaften Ausblick auf die Stadt und den Bosporus. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder! Petra
Wonderful location and the apartment is superb. A lift would make things easier but otherwise, I rcommend this place. Thank you again, Buse. Pierre & his team
The apartment was spacious and really wonderful--the photos give a truthful impression of its beauty. The view from the terrace is simply terrific--in fact we skipped visiting Galata tower, as there was no point waiting in queue for a view of the city and the golden horn (and the tower itself) which we had without effort on the terrace. Buse was a very friendly and helpful host--many thanks to her. As another guest has called the appartment 'a bit worn down': I would rather say the apartment is refurbished (kitchen and bathroom are up to modern standards) without sacrificing the original character while still keeping it affordable. If you prefer a modern apartment with its Home Depot/Ikea look, there are plenty available.
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Rose/Ross Fund announces community project grants
For Marilyn Gaddis Rose and Stephen David Ross, life is an adventure in giving. And in 1998, these two Binghamton University faculty members put their philosophy to work, establishing a $2.1 million endowment for a unique University and community projects fund. Since its inception, the fund, known as the Marilyn Gaddis Rose and Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund, has provided money for creative and innovative cooperative efforts between the University and local non-profit organizations.
This year, over 16 applications for funding were received and after review by a panel of University and community representatives, two projects will receive a total of $25,000 in awards.
Projects to be funded include the development and implementation of telehealth video conferencing technology, which partners the Institute for Child Development at Binghamton University with the UHS Binghamton Pediatric Center. The grant, totaling $17,000, will improve the delivery of medical and psychological services to provide for more equitable access to expert healthcare for children in underserved areas. An interactive video-conferencing system utilizing the Internet will be established and maintained at the Institute for Child Development and at the Binghamton Pediatric Center. Guest sites will be established in selected school district nurse's offices, family residences and in a community clinic setting.
A second project to receive funding links the University's School of Education and Human Development with the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier. The grant, totaling $8,000, will fund a project aimed at providing expressive arts healing resources to community residents with special needs.
The project, titled "Healing Our City Through Expressive Arts" will provide open studio space at the Soul Open Gallery, located at 120 Washington Street, Binghamton, to target populations where participants can exercise their writing and artistic talents. Binghamton University students and faculty will provide mentoring and tutoring services. The project will also offer exhibition space for participants' artwork. Additionally, the grant will fund a series of expressive arts performances and healing programs, which will be open to the general community.
"We are very proud of the work that the Marilyn Gaddis Rose and Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund accomplishes in the Southern Tier," said Binghamton University President Lois B. DeFleur. "This is a unique campus/community partnership which reflects Professors Ross and Rose's belief that the University and the community must work together to benefit our common social, cultural and physical environment. This year's awards, with their focus on health and healing, are particularly meaningful and the University is proud to be a partner in these projects."
Applications for funding from the Marilyn Gaddis Rose and Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund are reviewed annually. To be considered for the next round of funding, applications must include a University partner and a community partner. Grant requests between $10,000 and $25,000 are encouraged though smaller requests will be entertained. For general information, see http://roserossfund.binghamton.edu.
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Hey guys, ive been trying to get more action into this forum lately
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what does your collection consist of?
For me as of right now I collect all POTF2 items except exclusives
and items not found anywher in the movies (see deluxe figuresand EU)
my 3 3/4' loose figure set is compleete. im very happy about that
my beasts and vehicles are about 60% compelte
then theres some things like gunner stations and such i require
im thking about also collecting the basic assortment of the 12 inch figures but am undecided on that currently.
i figure after im done with the POTF2 line ( will be a while )
ill move into other areas , probably POTJ figures , then the prequels
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I got up at 7:30am on Saturday morning itching to get to the flying field. The weather over the last three weekends had been atrocious for learning - sunny, but constant 20mph plus winds. Definitely not weather for me to be flying my LT-40! I'd been watching the weather all week; Sunday was going to be a write-off due to a thunderstorm front moving in (equalling the all-time record of 13 thunderstorms in July for Chicagoland) but Saturday was going to be warm and sunny with clear sky's lasting all day!
My batteries were charged and I was ready to go. I loaded the plane into the car (have you ever tried getting a 70" wingspan aircraft into a Nissan Altima? There's definitely an art to it) and started the half hour drive to the field.
I got to the field at 9:00am, eager to carry on with my training. Normally at this time in the morning there are a few club members flying, but this morning I couldn't see any cars I recognised in the parking lot. When I opened my car door the reason became aparent: the wind came blasting into the car straight out of the South.
Well I wasn't going to drive all the way to the field just to drive straight back home again, so I loaded my plane and field equipment onto my cart and walked the half mile through the forest preserve to the flying field. One and a half hours later, after sitting and watching the horizontal wind-sock pointing directly at me, I broke down my 'plane and went home resigned to the fact that the Chicago weather was going to mean yet another weekend on the ground.
Sunday morning came much sooner than I expected due to the fact that I'd forgotten to shut the blasted alarm off. Oh well, I was awake so I may as well pop downstairs, eat some toast and read the Sunday newspaper. I got downstairs and suddenly realised that there was sunlight streaming through the family room blinds. I thought it was meant to be stormy?
I stuck my head out of the front door and found a warm summer morning with barely a breeze blowing. Five minutes later, after getting a day-pass from my darling wife and due to the fact that I hadn't unloaded my plane from the day before, I was in the car and heading to the field. I pulled into the parking lot half expecting to be greeted with swaying trees and empty parking spaces. Not today! Three or four of the regular 'mobile hangers' were there.
What followed was a great morning of flying. I managed to get six flights in, practising my clockwise and anti-clockwise pattern, flat figure eights, take offs, landings, touch-and-goes, and rudder-elevator flight. My club has a very structured flight training programme: every 'newbie' gets a training card on which are check-boxes for twelve different areas of flight proficiency ranging from ground checks and safety protocols through in-flight manouvers to the obligatory take-offs and landings. Well what do you know, by the time the storm front finally arrived at 11:30am I had multiple ticks in all the boxes. One handshake from my instructor later and I was passed for solo flight!
A big thank you to all the instructors at PropMasters R/C Club who have worked so hard at creating and maintaining an excellent flight training programme. Special thanks go to Marv my primary instructor who must have taken a good couple of hours out of his own flying time to help me get to this point.


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Women business owners roundtable asks, "Are You Focused for Business Success?"
"Are You Focused for Business Success?" will be discussed during the Binghamton University Small Business Development Center's Women Business Owners Roundtable from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, January 26, at the Binghamton Regency on Water Street in downtown Binghamton.
Mary Ann Thompson, a life coach and motivational speaker, will explore ways of identifying roadblocks to success, as well as planning the proper steps to success. Participants will also learn how to clarify their business vision and how to distinguish a business and from a hobby.
Thompson, who owns and operates the local business Achieve, founded the "Celebrating Women in Business" conference, twice serving as its chairperson in 2003 and 2004.
The roundtable costs $10 a person payable at the door and includes a continental breakfast. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards and brochures to share.
Advance registration is required. Call Binghamton University's Small Business Development Center at 607-777-4024 to register.


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Now with that said these headphones are really great and well worth the money i paid for em.
The sound i bright and the highs and mids are clear and crisp and the bass is not at all overpowering which i personally love about them. They are quite an improvement from the HD 202s that i have.
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Id recommend these to anyone looking for good entry level headphones.
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"BearClaw Club: Long-form Improvisation" will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 15-17, at the Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St.
The improv production by seniors Brian Barrett, Thomas Crowley and Scott Eckert is a senior thesis production for the Program in Theater and Dance .
Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for the general public. They are available at the Frist Campus Center ticket office , (609) 258-1742.
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Staying Cool in the SummertimeFun for the Little OnesBeat the HeatHabitat Evaluation Course Registration Still OpenSummer Home Landscape SeriesReserve OnlineFind It All MagazineWanted: VolunteersYouTube Spotlight – Airboat Rides at Everglades Holiday ParkFollow Us – On TwitterNature To GoYour Opinion Counts!Nature Centers of the Broward County Parks and Recreation DivisionSpecial AttractionsMission StatementBroward County Board of County Commissioners
Staying Cool in the Summertime
We're now at the height of summer, and for many, that means enjoying the sun and being more active outside. If you spend significant time outdoors this summer, make sure you drink lots of water to stay safe and healthy while having fun. Water helps keep our bodies healthy by keeping our temperatures normal, protecting our organs, and helping break down the food we eat. Because water makes up so much of our bodies – 75 percent of muscle, 10 percent of fat – you have to make sure you drink water to stay healthy. Our bodies lose water by being active, breathing, and sweating.
When our bodies lose too much water, we get dehydrated. Common signs that someone is dehydrated include extreme thirst, headaches, dizziness, nausea, and/or not sweating. Here are some steps to take if this happens to you or you see someone showing symptoms while being active in the sun:
· Stop the activity immediately.
· Get out of the sun; find a place with shade to rest.
· Slowly sip water or some kind of cool fluid.
· Go get checked out to make sure you are okay.
· Stop the activity immediately.
· Get out of the sun; find a place with shade to rest.
· Slowly sip water or some kind of cool fluid.
· Go get checked out to make sure you are okay.
And here are some tips to help you beat dehydration and enjoy your summer fun:
· Stay hydrated – Drink eight to 10 cups of water or fluid each day.
· Drink before you play – Drink two cups of water or fluid two hours before you plan on being active. Try to sip the liquid slowly.
· Drink while you play – Drink two to four cups of water or fluid each hour while you are being active.
· Drink after you play – Drink three cups of water or fluid for every pound you lose after being active.
· Stay hydrated – Drink eight to 10 cups of water or fluid each day.
· Drink before you play – Drink two cups of water or fluid two hours before you plan on being active. Try to sip the liquid slowly.
· Drink while you play – Drink two to four cups of water or fluid each hour while you are being active.
· Drink after you play – Drink three cups of water or fluid for every pound you lose after being active.
This information is brought to you by the Extension Education Section's Family Nutrition Program. For additional information, call 954-357-5270.
Fun for the Little Ones
It's no secret that Nature Tots has been teaching tykes to appreciate the great outdoors for years. The program was the brainchild of a park naturalist in 2003.
The one-hour programs, for ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult, focus on a different theme each month, with each site's naturalist free to embellish on it according to his/her style. A typical program might start with stories, songs, or arts and crafts and end with a short nature walk.
The dates for this month will be August 8 at Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek, and August 20 at West Lake Park in Hollywood, and August 22 at Secret Woods Nature Center in Dania Beach.
Programs run from 10 to 11 a.m. The fee is $5 per child, and preregistration is required. Programs are on the second Thursday at Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek, the third Tuesday at West Lake Park, and the fourth Thursday at Secret Woods.
For more information on program or to preregister, call Fern Forest at 954-357-5198, West Lake at 954-357-5161, or Secret Woods at 954-357-8884. Fern Forest is accessible via Broward County Transit Routes #31 and #42. West Lake is accessible via Route #12. Secret Woods is accessible via Route #6.
Beat the Heat
With summer coming to a close you've probably noticed, subtropical heat and humidity are still lingering. That's no reason to stay cooped up indoors – not when you can take refuge in our North Broward Natural Areas, some of which will host Beat the Heat Hikes, every other weekend running through September. These hourlong naturalist-led hikes will take you through scrub, pine flatwood, and cypress habitats as you learn about how plants and animals adapt to summer heat.
Saturday hikes (this month on August 3, 17 and 31) will be at Highlands Scrub Natural Area in Pompano Beach, 8 to 9 a.m. Sunday hikes will consist of three morning hikes – two at Helene Klein Pineland Preserve in Coconut Creek (which also includes a side trip to nearby West Creek Pineland Natural Area), from 8 to 9 a.m. on August 4 and 18, and two others at Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on August 4 and 18.
Participants are encouraged to wear sunscreen and bring drinking water. Please note that restrooms are available only at Hillsboro Pineland. The hikes are free, although preregistration is required by calling Quiet Waters Park at 954-357-5100.
Habitat Evaluation Course Registration Still Open
Registration is still open for the Florida Master Naturalist Habitat Evaluation Course, which runs from August 19 through 31 at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale. The course is offered through Broward County Parks and Recreation Division's Extension Education Section and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF-IFAS), in cooperation with Tanawhá Presents. The 24-contact-hour course includes hands-on experiences in the classroom and field.
Registration for the course is $150 per person. Interested individuals can register online at http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/fmnp/E13-01.htm. Online registration closes at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, but after that, registration can be processed by credit card by phone at 352-392-5230; ask for Ms. Shelby Sowder or Ms. Kim Brand.
For more detailed information on the entire program and all course offerings, visit http://www.masternaturalist.ifas.ufl.edu/.
Summer Home Landscape Series
Are you an average homeowner who would like to add to the beauty of your home through landscaping? Then Secret Woods Nature Center in Dania Beach has just the ticket for you: the Summer Home Landscape Series. The popular program runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays, ending August 29.
Participants will learn ways to save money on their cooling and water bills, attract wildlife, and preserve native vegetation; they'll improve the appearance of their yards and neighborhoods as well as increase property values.
Topics and presenters are as follows:
· Aug. 1 – "Tree Trimming and Pruning" (commercial horticulture agent Michael Orfanedes of UF-IFAS/Broward County Extension Education)
· Aug. 8 – "Tomato Gardening in South Florida" (vegetable gardening expert Elaine Farquharson)
· Aug. 15 – "Create a Quiet Getaway" (outreach coordinator Diana Guidry of NatureScape Broward)
· Aug. 22 – "Backyard Beekeeping" (senior biological scientist Aaron J. Mullins of UF-IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology)
· Aug. 29 – "Fungi in the Garden and Yard" (parks naturalist Scott Bryan of Secret Woods)
· Aug. 1 – "Tree Trimming and Pruning" (commercial horticulture agent Michael Orfanedes of UF-IFAS/Broward County Extension Education)
· Aug. 8 – "Tomato Gardening in South Florida" (vegetable gardening expert Elaine Farquharson)
· Aug. 15 – "Create a Quiet Getaway" (outreach coordinator Diana Guidry of NatureScape Broward)
· Aug. 22 – "Backyard Beekeeping" (senior biological scientist Aaron J. Mullins of UF-IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology)
· Aug. 29 – "Fungi in the Garden and Yard" (parks naturalist Scott Bryan of Secret Woods)
For more information, contact the nature center at 954-357-8884. Secret Woods is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #6.
Reserve Online
Patrons are now able to do something they've never done before – reserve our more than 110 picnic shelters and corporate pavilions online. They'll also be able to purchase annual gate passes, skate park passes, and seasonal aquatic passes, as well as rent Funbrellas at select parks, register for specific programs and activities, and check the availability of indoor venues for meetings, weddings, and other special events.
The WebTrac system will be expanded later to include the Division's 300-plus campsites, along with other facilities and programming.
WebTrac is a product of Vermont Systems, which has provided recreation management tracking software primarily for county and city governments since 1989. Palm Beach County currently uses WebTrac, as well as such tricounty municipalities as Aventura, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Parkland, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac, Wellington, and West Palm Beach. Once the Broward County Parks system is up and running, it will be the largest and most comprehensive WebTrac operation in South Florida.
Check out the new system by visiting our Website at broward.org/parks, where you'll find a RESERVE ONLINE button on the right side of the page.
Find It All Magazine
Broward County Parks' new "Find It All" magazine is now available in various Broward County park and governmental offices. Learn about the exceptional recreational opportunities available in Broward County parks, as well as find valuable discount coupons for some of your favorite park excursions.
Wanted: Volunteers
The great humanitarian Albert Schweitzer once said: "I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve." At Broward County Parks, we encourage service through volunteerism by way of our VIP Program, which stands for Volunteers Improving Parks.
The VIP Program offers short-term and long-term opportunities for individuals, families, students, and groups both large and small to share their time and talents with the community. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the park system, and we can work with you to schedule dates and times that are convenient for you. No experience is required – we will provide the necessary training and assistance to accompany any opportunity you choose, along with any special equipment needed.
The first step is to find a project that's in line with your talents and interests and the amount of time you're willing to commit. Our Website's volunteer section includes links to lists that provide more information on our current volunteer opportunities. Potential volunteers may download the volunteer application (PDF) and bring the completed forms to the park where you would like to volunteer. If you prefer, you may pick up an application at the park. Those who are volunteering for a special event or a workday should download and fill out the Workday Volunteer application (PDF) prior to your arrival at the park. For volunteers under 18, parental signatures are required. You should also bring a photo I.D. to the park when you sign up to volunteer.
For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation Division's Volunteer Coordinator at 954-357-8153 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
YouTube Spotlight – Airboat Rides at Everglades Holiday Park
Broward County Parks now has its own YouTube Channel at www.YouTube.com/BrowardCountyParks. Ride through the river of grass at Everglades Holiday Park. Watch our video and see what could be waiting for you next time you visit.
Follow Us – On Twitter
Broward County Parks is now on Twitter! Follow us at @BrowardParks and keep up to date with important information, events, programs, and other happenings. Twitter accounts have also been created for several of our parks. Visit the Broward County Government Stay Connected Web page to follow your favorite park.
Nature To Go
You can now take a little bit of Broward County nature home with you – thanks to a series of nature posters produced and sold by Broward County Parks. The six posters, all photographed in the county's parks, nature centers, and natural areas, feature American white waterlilies, burrowing owls, a gray fox, live oak trees, a prairie iris, and a queen butterfly. The posters look great either framed or unframed, and they're a distinctive way to bring a taste of nature into your home or office. They also make excellent gifts.
The offices at seven facilities have the posters available for purchase: the Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park in Hollywood, Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek, Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center in Davie, Markham Park in Sunrise, Plantation Heritage Park in Plantation, Tree Tops Park in Davie, and T.Y. Park in Hollywood.
The high-quality posters, which measure 18 inches by 24 inches, retail for $10, including Florida sales tax. You can also purchase posters by mail from Broward County Parks and Recreation, 950 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309. Mail-order posters are $15 (includes Florida sales tax, shipping, and handling), with checks/money orders payable to Broward County Parks and Recreation. For more information, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Your Opinion Counts!
We'd like to know what you think about our programs and facilities. Please take a moment to tell us how we're doing by filling out this survey.
Nature Centers of the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division
Anne Kolb Nature Center
751 Sheridan St., Hollywood
Deerfield Island Park
1720 Deerfield Island Park
Deerfield Beach
Fern Forest Nature Center
201 Lyons Rd. South Coconut Creek
Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
3501 S.W. 130th Ave.
Secret Woods Nature Center
2701 W. State Rd. 84 Dania Beach
For more nature activities, please go to broward.org/parks.
Special Attractions
Airboat Rides (Everglades Holiday Park) – Batting Cages (AllGolf at C.B. Smith Park) – Bike America (Quiet Waters Park) – Butterfly World (Tradewinds Park & Stables) – Cable Water-Skiing (Ski Rixen USA at Quiet Waters Park) – Campgrounds (C.B. Smith Park, Easterlin Park, Markham Park & Target Range, Quiet Waters Park, T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park) – Dog Park (Barkham at Markham Park & Target Range) – Educational Farm (Tradewinds Park & Stables) – Exhibit Halls (Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, Fern Forest Nature Center, Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, Secret Woods Nature Center) – Golf Facilities (AllGolf at C.B. Smith Park) – Softball/Baseball Fields (Brian Piccolo Park & Velodrome, Sunview Park, Tradewinds Park & Stables) – Observatory (Markham Park & Target Range) – Riding Stables (Tradewinds Park & Stables, Tree Tops Park) – Skate Park/Track (Brian Piccolo Park & Velodrome) – Target Range (Markham Park & Target Range) – Tennis Centers (Brian Piccolo Park & Velodrome, C.B. Smith Park) – Velodrome (Brian Piccolo Park & Velodrome) – Water Playgrounds/ Waterslides/Swimming (C.B. Smith Park, Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium, Quiet Waters Park, T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park)
Mission Statement
The Parks and Recreation Division is dedicated to providing a countywide park system with diverse facilities and recreation opportunities, along with natural area conservation and research-based educational outreach, to enhance the well-being of residents, businesses, and visitors.
Founded in February 1956 and accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies, Broward County Parks and Recreation Division manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, a target range, a stadium, a skate park, an observatory, mountain bike trails, an educational farm with stables, and a velodrome and other sports facilities. Hours and fees vary by location. For more information, visit broward.org/parks.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in County programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least 10 business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.
Broward County Board of County Commissioners
Sue GunzburgerDale V.C. HolnessKristin JacobsMartin David KiarChip LaMarcaStacy RitterTim RyanBarbara ShariefLois Wexler
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Parks and Recreation is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.


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Tickets made available for Justice O'Connor lecture, Nov. 17
Posted November 5, 2003; 10:59 a.m.
Tickets will be made available to the campus community for the lecture by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor scheduled for 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall.
Tickets will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at the Richardson ticket office. One ticket per person will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to holders of a valid University ID. Approximately 150 unclaimed tickets from the lottery held Nov. 5-7 are available.
O'Connor will deliver the first John Marshall Harlan '20 Lecture in Constitutional Adjudication, honoring the most recent Princetonian to serve on the high court. The lecture is titled "A Legacy of Respect: The Constitutional Jurisprudence of the Second Justice John Marshall Harlan."
All attendees must present a ticket and a valid University ID. No backpacks, umbrellas or cameras will be allowed in the auditorium.
The lecture will be simulcast in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall. The event will not be Webcast
O'Connor was chosen to deliver the lecture "both because she admires Justice Harlan and because many people regard her as an inheritor of Harlan's legacy on the court," said Christopher Eisgruber, director of the Program in Law and Public Affairs , which is sponsoring the event. O'Connor was appointed in 1981 by President Reagan as the first female Supreme Court justice.
Harlan, the eighth Princetonian to serve as a Supreme Court justice, was appointed by President Eisenhower in 1955. He served on the court until his death in 1971 and was known as a strong advocate of states' rights and a defender of individual rights. The lecture bearing his name is intended to become an annual event.
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