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Three men were arrested Saturday night after allegedly attacking an Uber driver with a beer bottle.
The incident happened just before 11 p.m. on Washington Blvd near Columbia Pike. It started, police say, after the driver picked up six passengers, then later noticed that they were drinking alcohol from open containers inside the vehicle.
"The driver could smell alcohol," said Arlington County Police Department spokeswoman Ashley Savage.
The driver asked the passengers to stop drinking; when they refused, the driver pulled over to the side of the road near an I-395 on-ramp and "terminated the fare," forcing all six to get out, according to Savage.
A verbal confrontation ensued. At one point, three of the passengers — all 20-something men from Woodbridge, Va. — approached the vehicle again to retrieve property they had left inside, Savage said. At that point, one of the men punched and shattered a passenger-side window, and another man struck the driver in the face with a beer bottle, police allege.
The men also allegedly tried to take the keys out of the vehicle ignition, breaking them in the process.
The three men then split with the other three passengers and walked away, Savage said. Police, working with the driver and witnesses, obtained a description of the men. A short time later, police officer on scene noticed three men in an approaching taxicab. The officer pulled over the cab, identified the men and took them into custody.
"Justin Allen Norconk, 26, of Woodbridge VA, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding and assault by mob," according to an ACPD crime report." Lance Daniel Ingram, 25, of Woodbridge VA, was arrested and charged with assault by mob. Jeffery Eugene Rowe Jr., 26, of Woodbridge VA, was arrested and charged with destruction of property. All three suspects are being held without bond."
The Uber driver was treated on scene for cuts to his face.
Update at 6:05 p.m. — Uber says the two riders who split the fare for the ride have been deactivated from the platform pending an investigation. "We've been in touch with the driver-partner and stand ready to assist the authorities with their investigation," said a spokeswoman.
"We are deeply committed to the safety of drivers on the Uber platform," the company said. "Drivers benefit from many of the same transparency and accountability features that riders do, such as providing feedback and ratings for every trip, which deter bad behavior from passengers."
A woman hit a 27-year-old man in the face with a bottle early Saturday morning, according to this week's Arlington County crime report.
The incident happened on the 3100 block of Wilson Blvd, in Clarendon. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. The woman left the scene and remains at large.
From ACPD:
MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 160130008, 3100 block of N. Wilson Boulevard. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on January 30, an unknown subject struck a 27 year-old male victim in the face with a glass bottle. The victim was transported to Virginia Hospital Center for non-life threatening injuries. The suspect is described as a female, no further suspect description.
The rest of the weekly crime report, after the jump.
A Centreville, Va. man is facing charges after police say he took an Uber to Clarendon and then proceeded to break into his ex-girlfriend's home in order to beat up her new boyfriend.
Steve Casper, 25, has been charged with Assault and Battery and "Entering a Dwelling at Night with the Intent to Commit Assault and Battery," according to Arlington County Police.
The incident happened around 2 a.m. this past Saturday, but was not reported to the authorities until the next day, said ACPD spokeswoman Ashley Savage.
Police say Casper took an Uber ride with a friend to the 1200 block of N. Danville Street. He broke into the house, entered his ex-girlfriend's bedroom and began punching the man in bed with his ex, said Savage.
Both victims fled the house. Casper then allegedly punched a hole in the wall, before leaving the house to search for the victims. Upon finding them, he began repeatedly punching the man again, Savage said.
Casper's friend, who was waiting in the Uber, saw what was happening and ran over to calm down Casper and break up the fracas, said Savage. The victims again fled, running down the street, and Casper and his friend reportedly got back into the Uber and left the scene. A roommate of the female victim eventually picked her and her boyfriend up and brought them back to the house.
The male victim did not have visible injuries when he reported the crime on Sunday, but did report lumps on his head, according to Savage. Casper was arrested and now faces the two misdemeanor charges. His next court date is scheduled for April 5.
A young man groped a woman's butt while she was walking in the Columbia Heights West neighborhood last Friday morning.
From this week's Arlington County crime report:
SEXUAL BATTERY, 160108021, 700 block of S. Dinwiddie Street. At approximately 10:36 a.m. on January 8, an unknown male subject approached a female from behind and groped her buttocks. The suspect is described as a younger male, approximately 5'6″ and weighed 160 lbs. He was wearing a blue hoodie, green/grey cargo pants, and gray shoes.
This past weekend, a Bethesda teen was arrested after allegedly smashing a mug on a man's head in Clarendon. According to court records, the teen's defense attorney is state Sen. Scott Surovell.
MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 160109003, 3000 block of N. Wilson Boulevard. At approximately 1:04 a.m. on January 9, following a verbal altercation, a 19 year-old male victim was allegedly hit over the head with a glass mug. The victim was transported to the hospital with non- life threatening injuries. Jarett Witzal, 18, of Bethesda MD was arrested and charged with malicious wounding.
The rest of the crime report, after the jump.
(Updated at 3:55 p.m.) Police have released new information about an attack in Lyon Village that sent a man to the hospital with a serious head injury.
Arlington County Police say that the victim, who was struck in the head with a bottle, was a homeowner who discovered a man in his house during a residential burglary.
The incident happened around 10 a.m. on the 1800 block of N. Adams Street, near the intersection with Lee Highway.
Police say the victim was at home during the break-in, but at first didn't hear the suspect. When he discovered the burglar in the house, he confronted him and a struggle ensued in the kitchen.
During the struggle, the suspect grabbed a bottle and hit the victim over the head with it, causing a "severe laceration," according to Arlington County Police spokeswoman Ashley Savage. The suspect then fled on food.
The homeowner, bleeding profusely, made his way to a neighbor's house. The neighbor then called police to report the assault.
The victim was transported via ambulance to Virginia Hospital Center with what's described as a non-life-threatening injury. Police found a large amount of blood on the ground, including on the neighbor's front step, and recovered a pair of bloody gloves, according to scanner traffic.
Police are still investigating the incident but currently believe that the attacker did not know the victim. The suspect is described as a 5'7″ black male in his 50s.
Earlier in the investigation, police said that they believed the victim was struck while walking down the street.
Violent Attack at Pentagon City Metro — A seemingly random act of violence at the Pentagon City Metro station injured a man late last month. Details of the attack were just released: a 19-year-old man collapsed on the platform after being sucker-punched. Witnesses took cell phone photos of the attacker, who fled. The incident is one of a string of recent violent incidents at Metro stations. [Fox 5 DC]
GGW Questions Garvey's Leadership — Will new County Board Chair Libby Garvey move Arlington forward with smart infrastructure investments, or pull back and scale down the county's ambitions? That's the question being posed by urbanist blog Greater Greater Washington, which has been critical of Garvey's anti-streetcar stance. [Greater Greater Washington]
Garvey Announces Reelection Bid — Thought she has positioned herself as a somewhat anti-establishment figure in the local party, Libby Garvey detailed her Democratic bonafides while announcing her reelection bid at the Arlington County Democratic Committee meeting earlier this week. Garvey is facing a primary challenge on her left, from small business owner Erik Gutshall. [Libby Garvey]
Grant for 'Little Saigon' History — A $9,000 grant will allow Arlington County to produce a full-color booklet preserving the history of Arlington's "Little Saigon" — a concentration of Vietnamese immigrants and businesses in Clarendon in the 1970s, before the opening of Metro. [Arlington County]
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A man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly doing lines of cocaine off of a table at Goody's restaurant in Clarendon.
The incident happened just before 3 a.m. Police say 26-year-old William Donovan of Vienna, Va. was sitting by himself at a table in the tiny pizzeria, snorting cocaine. A uniformed Arlington County police officer who was standing nearby witnessed the alleged drug use and went to arrest Donovan.
At that point Donovan, who police say was highly intoxicated, defiantly said something to the effect of "I'm going home tonight," and took a "fighting stance," according to ACPD spokesman Dustin Sternbeck.
Donovan began kicking and punching the officer, prompting a witness to jump in and help restrain him while additional officers sped to the scene, Sternbeck said.
Donovan was charged with possession of cocaine, two counts of assault on a police officer, resisting arrest and obstruction of justice, according to Sternbeck, and is being held without bond.
He "eventually apologized while being transported to jail," Sternbeck noted.
On Monday, a woman was allegedly assaulted with a mug and a butter knife in Rosslyn.
From this week's Arlington County Police Department crime report:
MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 151130008, 1300 block of N. Lee Highway. At approximately 7:35 a.m. on November 30, a 51 year-old homeless male subject assaulted a homeless female victim with a mug and stabbed her several times with a butter knife. The victim was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Gary Lynn Champagne, 51, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding.
The rest of this week's crime report, after the jump.
(Updated at 1:05 p.m.) A barbecue in the Donaldson Run neighborhood turned violent last Saturday.
Police say a 26-year-old man suffered two large wounds after being struck in the face with a wine bottle.
From this week's Arlington County crime report:
MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 151010037, 4000 block of N. Lorcom Lane. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on October 10, a 26 year-old male victim was struck in the face with a wine bottle during a BBQ, causing two large lacerations to his head. The victim was transported to Virginia Hospital Center with non-life threatening injuries. Melissa Michelle Fredericks, 43, of Arlington VA, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding.
The rest of the crime report, after the jump.
An enraged man assaulted an employee and smashed glass display cases after returning an engagement ring to the Kay Jewelers store at the Pentagon City mall this morning, according to police.
Arlington County officers responded to the store just after 11:35 a.m., after receiving a frantic 911 call about an assault in progress.
Police say a homeless man, 34-year-old Monbain Brown, had earlier in the day returned a $4,000 engagement ring after having a change of heart about the purchase. He returned shortly thereafter and "engaged in a verbal altercation with one of the workers behind the display case because the money had not showed up in his account yet," according to ACPD spokesman Dustin Sternbeck.
Brown became increasingly agitated during the argument before jumping the counter and beginning to strangle the female employee, Sternbeck said.
Customers inside the store watched the scuffle but did not intervene. Finally, a male employee came out and placed Brown in a chokehold, resulting in all three tumbling to the ground, according to Sternbeck.
After several minutes of Brown being held in the chokehold, said Sternbeck, a mall security guard arrived and asked the employee to let him go. At that time, Brown allegedly began chasing the female employee around the store. After being unable to catch her, Brown slammed his fist down on the jewelry display cases, breaking two of them, Sternbeck said. He then proceeded to smoke a cigarette inside the store and wait for police to arrive.
Brown was arrested and is being held without bond. He is charged with strangulation, destruction of property and assault and battery.
A surveillance camera caught the entire incident on video, Sternbeck noted.
The Arlington County Police Department is seeking witnesses that can provide more information about an "assault by mob" and robbery that happened on Saturday, Aug. 1 in Clarendon.
A 22-year-old man was attacked between 2-2:30 a.m. at the corner of Wilson Blvd and N. Filmore Street. He was hit on the back of the head and lost consciousness, police say.
The man was transported to Virginia Hospital Center for treatment of injuries. His driver's license, military ID and cash were stolen.
At least one witness came to the man's aid, but he left the scene, according to a police report.
Anyone with information about the attack can contact Detective R. Munizza at [email protected] or 703-228-4171. Information can also be reported anonymously by calling the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
This week's Arlington County crime report, after the jump.
Arlington County Police are investigating yet another attack of a woman who was walking alone at night.
The incident happened on the 800 block of S. Frederick Street around 10:30 last night (Thursday) and is the fifth such attack in the past month.
"An unknown male subject carrying a stick grabbed a female victim's wrist and attempted to drag her into the woods," according to a crime report. "The suspect fled with the victim's cellphone after she screamed for help."
"The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his twenties, approximately 5'5″ tall, with a slim build and short hair," the report continues. "He was wearing black pants and a black shirt at the time of the incident."
The nature of the attack, the description of the suspect and the fact that he was scared off by the victim fighting back are all at least somewhat similar to four other such attacks that have happened since July 25.
On July 25, a man sexually assaulted a woman while walking home near Courthouse. On July 31 a woman running on the W&OD Trail was grabbed from behind and thrown to the ground. On Aug. 1 a woman in Buckingham was also grabbed from behind and thrown to the ground. And this past Saturday, Aug. 8, a woman was approached from behind by a man who put a pillow case over her head and pushed her to the ground.
Police are "not willing to say… just yet" whether any of the attacks are related, but Special Victims Unit detectives were planning to talk to the victim today to gather additional details.
A police spokesman said ACPD has been stepping up its efforts to catch the alleged predator or predators who have been perpetrating these recent attacks, but the department can use tips from the public.
"We're going to continue to put resources on the streets, in a plain clothes capacity along with additional patrol officers," said Dustin Sternbeck. "We are looking for the public's assistance with this as well."
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A woman was attacked near Lyon Village Park early Saturday morning, the fourth such attack in almost two weeks.
The attack occurred around 2:45 a.m., on the 1900 block of N. Highland Street. Police say the victim was walking home from the bars in Clarendon when a man approached her from behind, put a pillow case over her head and threw her to the ground.
The woman kicked the attacker several times and was able to scream "help," prompting him to grab the pillow case and run off.
The suspect is described as an either black or Hispanic man, 5'8″ tall with an average build.
Police say the victim did not report the crime until the next morning, making it difficult to track down the suspect.
"We want to emphasize that anyone who's a victim of a crime should dial 911 immediately," said Arlington County Police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck.
Sternbeck said that the police department is devoting significant resources to investigating this and three other recent attacks on women.
On July 25, a man sexually assaulted a woman near Courthouse; she kicked him in the groin and he fled the scene. On July 31 a woman running alone on the W&OD Trail as grabbed from behind and thrown to the ground; she screamed and her attacker ran off. On Aug. 1 a woman in Buckingham was also grabbed from behind and thrown to the ground; she bit the attacker's finger and he ran off.
Despite some variance in the suspect descriptions, Sternbeck said detectives are trying to determine whether the attacks may be related.
It was a relatively busy weekend for Arlington County Police, at least according to the department's daily crime report.
On Saturday evening, police say a customer at the CVS in Buckingham went on a name-tag-ripping tirade when he found out the pharmacy was closed.
From ACPD:
ROBBERY, 150711067, 200 block of N. Glebe Road. At 7:15 pm on July 11, a subject became irate when told the pharmacy of CVS had closed and assaulted an employee, ripping his nametag off of his shirt. The subject left the store and was seen fleeing in a vehicle. The suspect is described as a white male in his sixties, approximately 5'8″ tall and 145 lbs. He was wearing green shorts, white polo shirt and sandals at the time of the incident.
On Sunday afternoon, a man in Nauck allegedly threw bleach on several people and then threatened them with a pair of knives, following a verbal argument.
MALICIOUS WOUNDING WITH A CAUSTIC SUBSTANCE, 150712030, 2400 block of S. Shirlington Road. At 1:55 pm on July 12, a subject threw bleach on several victims following a verbal altercation. The subject then brandished two knives and made threatening remarks. Darrell Bailey, 24, of Arlington, VA, was arrested and charged with attempted malicious wounding by a caustic substance.
The rest of the daily crime report, after the jump.
Metro Transit Police pepper sprayed a man who allegedly assaulted a station manager and a police officer in the Crystal City Metro station this afternoon.
Arlington County paramedics were called to the station around 1:30 this afternoon, to treat the suspect after the pepper spray incident.
According to Metro spokesman Dan Stessel, then man had "rammed" the Crystal City station manager while attempting to run through the emergency gate to evade the transit fare. Metro Transit Police officers responded to the station and found the man sitting on the floor in the station entrance area, smoking a cigarette.
"As they began talking to the man, the suspect abruptly kicked one of the officers from his position on the floor," Stessel said. "The officers moved in to make the arrest, and in that process, utilized [pepper] spray to gain compliance. The suspect was arrested without further incident."
The man is being charged with assault, for bumping the station manager, and assaulting a police officer. The station manager was not injured.
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The Inequality of Wealth The Early Period Wealth in Contemporary America Families and Corporations Taxation Consequences of Income and Wealth Inequality Sources of Capitalists' Wealth Mercantile and Plantation Capitalism (1700–1850) Industrial Capitalism (1850–1890) Early Monopoly Capitalism (1890–1940) Advanced (Late) Monopoly Capitalism (1940–?) 3. Poverty Unemployment and Underemployment. Low Incomes and Poverty The Extent and Character of Poverty Questioning the Official Poverty Count Unemployment Underemployment and Poverty Official Unemployment Statistics Questioning Official Unemployment Statistics The Unemployment Link to Poverty Unemployment's Impact Capitalism Unemployment and Poverty The Underclass Concept Capitalism and the Poor The Intense Quest for Private Profit Moving to the Sunbelt The Working Poor A Reform Initiative The Ideology of Individualism and the Poor The Historical Background Views on the Poor: The 1960s Public Opinion Consequences of the Rationalizations for Poverty Ideological Socialization Government Intervention: The Broad Subsidy System The Context of Aid for the Poor 4. Problems of Racial Groups and Racial Inequality. 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Reforming the Public Schools Racial Problems at the College Level Problems in Education for Latinos Education and the Stereotyping of Asian Americans Sexism in Education Elementary and Secondary Schools Higher Education Title IX 7. Problems in Health and Medical Care. Health Statistics Death and Illness Rates Health Care Services The High Cost High-Technology Medicine The Bureaucratization of Medicine Technology or Corporate Decisions? 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People Protesting and Organizing for Change Women's Groups Union Movements Older Americans Americans of Color The Consumer Movement Antinuclear and Antiwar Protest Environmental Action Groups Other Community Action Groups Prospects for Expanded Progressive Grassroots Action Conservative and Reactionary Groups Alternative Social Systems Varieties of Socialism A Social Welfare State A Note on Government Intervention in the United States Democratic Socialism in the Kibbutz The Possibility of Economic Democracy Democratic Socialism in the United States Workplace Democracy Views of Democratic Socialism and Economic Democracy Beyond Racism and Sexism in the United States The Transitional Stage of Economic Democracy The Beneficial Impact of a Democratic Economy The Future of Democracy Index
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1 person found this review helpful
I honestly cannot think of a more worthy cause this XelaAID - I just returned from a two week trip with Xela AiD to Guatemala and saw first hand what they are doing there in San Martin. What is impressive is that they do not simply provide stuff-they teach self reliance through mediums such as a co-op store that sells the wares the women make, or the pre-school (guarderia) they assist with, the computer lab, the clinic, the mental health resources they are providing is amazing. I cannot say enough about this organization.
If you're looking for a worthy cause to become a part of, you found it in Xela AID.
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I've never had an experience with a nonprofit the way I had with Xela AID. Everyone was so welcoming and generous. Traveling to a new place to help those less fortunate is very rewarding, but after seeing what this organization is doing, it's encouraged me to try and do more, not just for Xela AID, but for other organizations. Leslie, the founder, is the most generous, caring person I have ever met in my life. You can see how genuinely concerned she is with making Guatemala a better place and works so hard to do everything she can to achieve that. The impact this organization has on the people of San Martin and neighboring villages is amazing. People are so unaware of what's happening in these places and the help from Xela AID is so impactful. I had the time of my life volunteering with them and would absolutely do it again.
3 people found this review helpful
Volunteering with Xela Aid was amazing! They have all kinds of programs that you can choose from and they are very flexible if you want to change to another program. It really was a life changing experience because not only do you volunteer, but you also get to know everyone. You end up becoming a family and make bonds that will change your world. The leaders of our trip did an amazing job at immersing us into Guatemalan life and culture. One thing they did was assign us a buddy and we got to eat lunch at their home, so we were able to see how they live and connect with them on a deeper level. The leaders are what really made this trip for me, they were very kind and generous, it was all worth it!
1 person found this review helpful
I recently returned from a great trip to Guatemala with a group of volunteers for the non-profit organization, Xela AID. The trip was wonderful in so many different ways. The projects involved working in the village of Mayan indigent people in the highlands area. These were so meaningful and well planned out. The people in the village were so warm, and appreciative that the whole experience will be remembered and treasured for the rest of my years.
Xela AID is an amazing organization. I would encourage all to support it any way possible.
2 people found this review helpful
I had an amazing trip with Xela AID. It is always hard to put down on paper all of the emotions and feelings one has when describing such a special trip. The opportunity for meaningful volunteer work imprints wonderful memories. The immediate connections with the kids and adults of the village will be a lasting impression that I will cherish for many years.
I loved traveling with such a caring group of volunteers and appreciate the organized excellent leadership.
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Xela Aid deserves high marks for the positive effects of its presence in the community of San Martin, Guatemala. A long term commitment - by a group of dedicated individuals - has resulted in tangible and substantial improvements for the community in the areas of health, education and employment. The successes have been achieved by the combined efforts of the Xela Aid board, a devoted and capable full-time staff of local Guatemalans, partnerships with other NPOs, and organized groups of volunteers; with resources contributed by donors and grants. Xela Aid is focusing efforts and making progress toward its vision of a locally self-sufficient organization that can achieve long-term sustainability.
My experience as a volunteer was educational and enriching. The trip was was well-organized, active and enjoyable. The volunteers were eager and talented. While a single individual, volunteering for a short period of time, has a very small impact, many volunteers over many years can make a difference. Many volunteers over many years is Xela Aid's strategy for the volunteer component of this remarkable organization.
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I recently returned from my first visit to Guatemala as a Xela AID volunteer. The experience was incredibly heartwarming. The impact this organization has had on the village of St Martin over the years, and what they have been able to accomplish is impressive. I felt my time there was well spent, and I left with a connection to the people in the village and my fellow volunteers; a group of friendly, hard working folks with variety of expertise. Everything you do in Guatemala is greatly appreciated.
The trip was well organized, and I can highly recommend both the organization and the service trips offered by Xela AID.
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Xela Aid is full of wonderful people, both stateside and in Guatemala. The leaders of our trip did an amazing job of utilizing each volunteer's talents and bringing the group together in meaningful ways. The staff in Guatemala are warm, welcoming, talented, and passionate. Overall, the trip was a great balance of relaxing/enjoying all that Guatemala has to offer and working on projects in San Martin. I highly recommend!
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San Martin Chiquita is a village surrounded by small plots of terraced fields on the steep hillsides. The population is Mayan and many still wear the traditional hand woven clothing which reveal their innate love of color and pattern. There is small store in which the hand woven items can be purchased. Also there is a clinic, which was transformed into an optometrist clinic when I visited with the efficient VOSH team and their translators. Eventually they examined almost 500 people. I was teaching English to a group and one of my students was examined, returned with his glasses and wore them to read his assignment.
At the same time they initiated the use of new kitchen to provide lunch for the team, orchestrated by restaurant owners who taught the Mayan cooks the ins and outs of a modern kitchen. However, they made their tortillas by hand and served traditional Mayan food.
Everywhere in the village there was evidence of the many years of efforts made to change lives. I volunteered in the local school teaching English. The last day I taught there all the students and teachers were clearing the rooms to be painted by paint donated by Xela Aid. Soon they will introduce clean water systems to all the schools in the district.
I left energized and evolved. I would recommend Xela Aid as volunteer experience. It was my first volunteer experience and I will return to this little village where my enthusiastic students of English stole my heart.
1 person found this review helpful
What makes Xela AID and its trips an incredible, unforgettable experience is the people. The groups that they manage to put together are full of fun, interesting, and driven individuals who all bring something unique and exceptional to the team. Likewise, when you get to San Martin, the local Guatemalan staff are a group of all-stars doing amazing work and who are so eager to connect and share. My trip down to Guatemala was an unforgettable mix of fun adventures and truly meaningful, impactful work where I felt I grew personally as much as I helped locally.
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Xela AID turns standard volunteer work into an unforgettable adventure. They do a great job at mixing business with pleasure. From being a tourist on the cobblestone streets of Antiqua, to the breathtaking views atop the Pacaya volcano, to working with the Mayan people in the small village of San Martín Chiquito, getting involved with Xela AID is guaranteed to enrich your life and the lives of others.


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Very happy with the look, feel, and quality of the made in India 100% wool Hand-tufted Zebra Stripe Wool Rug (5' x 8') - Item 10438791. VERY thick and, with the addition of the MADE IN THE USA Durable Hard Surface and Carpet Rug Pad (5' x 8') - Item 11990114 - Model PAD130-5 - also purchased on Overstock, feels wonderful underfoot. Of note, the white is a winter white, neither bright white nor ivory. EXTREMELY disappointed with the thin single layer packing wrapper that arrived ripped in several places. It took a few days for the carpet to lay fully flat and for the CAT URINE smell to dissipate. Our fingers are crossed that it will stop SHEDDING soon. It's been several weeks and many, many, many passes of the vacuum, but the fur balls find their way throughout the house, which is primarily hardwood floors (perhaps with the help of our Labrador puppy). We purchased this Zebra inspired rug over the others proffered here on Overstock because of the high ratings. We only gave it 4 stars because of the delivery wrapping, smell, and shedding (all of which we knew about based on previous reviews). It is a very thick, well-made rug and we would recommend it.
Somewhat this carpet is poorly made.... It gets dirty easily and too much work to maintain it.
I really cannot stress how the majority of all the other reviews are so accurate for this product. 1) Looks fantastic...great value/style 2) Smells like Cat Urine for the first 1.5 weeks 3) Shedding was minor for us Overall: I would highly recommend it. Great Value, Great Price, Great Style
The rug is really beautiful. I have had so many compliments on it already. The 5 x 8 size is perfect...any larger and the print would overwhelm my living room. I have only had for 2 weeks and it does shed a lot. A quick vacuum and it looks perfect again. I have read that it eventually stops shedding after awhile. The zebra print is very trendy right now and so there are a lot of cheesy replicas that just look cheap. This is not one of those. It's a very pricey rug for a great price here on Overstock!
The rug arrived at my front door on the very next morning after I ordered it - I was surprised at the fantastic delivery time! The rug arrived rolled up, so I put it on the back deck to open and air for a few hours. I had read some reviews about fumes, but I didn't have any problems. I placed the rug under my dining table and it's absolutely gorgeousl! I receive so many compliments on it - Thanks Overstock! The exceptional quality and workmanship truly exceeded my expectations! You offer a really great product at a wonderful price, and your delivery time cannot be beat!!!
Very chic rug! Love it. Brightens room! The bad is that is sheds mucho-mucho. It also is a little irregular not a perfect rectangle. Overall I am enjoying it!
Just a great qualtiy carpet. Dense pile and comfortable under foot. An exceptional buy. Have it on concrete floors and it looks beautiful. Thank you Overstock.
This rug is THE buy for anyone who is looking for a zebra rug. I compared it to several major retailers who are selling a similar product. Both the look and the price are better here. Love it. great for an art deco or modern space.
Out of the box it looked and felt great. It is not walked on much at all. It's in a formal room seldom used. However now the white ihas turned a tan color. FYI, I do not have it in the sun. PRETTY BUMMED AS THE ROOM IS A WHITE AND BLACK THEME.
My favorite rug, thick ,soft and classy. easy to clean and fits in with any style of furniture in and room
I love this area rug. I love it so much I bought the runner as well. It is not white and black its beige and black. And like the runner I purchased, it sheds a whole lot. But I still love it and would definitely recommend it.
Beautiful, well made wool rug! The price cannot be beat! Looks excellent...very happy with my purchase--delivery was also very fast.
We bought this rug in '08 to put in our newly remodeled basement and have loved it. We were lucky not to have the bad odor others have reported. It did shed for awhile but that's par for the course. It was stunning visually. Recently our basement flooded and the rug was ruined. I looked up my '08 order and was delighted that the same rug is still available - I placed a new order with Overstock, and within days we had a new version of exactly the same rug we've loved. Again, we did not have the chemical smell. We are just as happy the second time around; great quality and visual impact for the cost.
I received the shipment very quickly. I ordered it one day and received it the next day. Therefore, the delivery was excellent! However, as noted in other reviews, the rug is really a very light cream and black zebra print. The rug is thick, and the design is clearly defined. It does shed as all wool rugs do. Therefore, I have no complaint about that. But if you are truly looking for a black and white zebra rug, this is not your rug. It is very light cream, which is light enough I Scotchgaurded repeatedly. I have no regrets on this purchase, it's still a great zebra rug due to the design, quality and price!
This is a great rug for the price. Mine doesn't shed like most reviewers have stated. It is definitely ivory and black and not white and black. Love the rug for the price paid. would buy again.
This rug is now over a year old in our house and it still "sheds" and has to be vacuumed every other day. Its already starting to look worn and its in a bedroom. I would not recommend this rug to anyone. I think for the price, better quality carpets can be found.
- How did the color on site compare with the actual product? The"white" was more "cream."
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WR Benton discusses the reason he wrote the Fall of America Series and why he is worried about our nation. Watch and see if you share some of his concerns.
Coming in spring of 2016, "Fall of America #5, Fallout!
This is the story of what happens when a group of toughs rape and kill a preacher's wife, along with his seven children. When traveling Baptist preacher Lew Stuart returns home after being away for a month spreading the word of God, he discovers his wife, four boys and three girls dead —killed by unknown men. The local law has no idea who has committed this terrible crime and they don't seem to be doing much about it, either. His livestock killed, his home gone, and his reason for living missing, he is at the lowest point in his life. Even during four years of fighting for a lost cause in the War of Northern aggression, which turned him into a man of God, he'd never fallen so low. All that remained after twenty years of back breaking work was eight freshly dug graves, and the smoking remains of his home. Angered and saddened to the point that insanity was welcome, he turned to whiskey until his money ran out. Lew knew he needed to eventually discuss his life and future with the Lord, but it would have to wait; he had some serious thinking to do first.
He also learns, over time, killing for revenge will not bring his family back, nor will it squash the deep pain in his heart from the loss of all he'd ever really loved —his family.
Missouri isn't the place Corporal James Thomas remembers from before the Civil War. Deserters and thieves abound making life for his aging parents and neighbors harsh, and in too many cases, brutishly short. In the young Corporal's case a serious head injury leaves him with bouts of epilepsy, the unfriendly reminder of his years with the Confederate Army.
James is torn, should he hold fast to his former way of life and fight for his Missouri town, or give into the desire of escaping the past and moving out west. Eventually, James can't hide from his dreams any longer. Accompanied by his new wife and a few other friends looking for low-cost land on the western frontiers, they picks up stakes to start out for a new life in Montana.
Indian trouble and the rigors of prairie life challenge the new settler's courage. Their task is rough and the trail is difficult, but through it all James keeps alive his mission of living his way...in a wild Montana.


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Hangzhou and Suzhou are rivals for the position of "Heaven on Earth" and it truly is hard to separate them. Set on the magnificent West Lake, Hangzhou will enchant you with its classical beauty.
A shot stay (within 6 days) in Hangzhou is more convinient now, visa free! Since Jan. 30th 2016, citizens from 51 countries can transfer in China via any of the following ports of entry including Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal, Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, Shanghai Railway Station, Nanjing Lukou International Airport, or Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport without Chinese visas by producing their own valid international travel documents and onward air / vessel / train tickets to a third country (region) with confirmed date and seat within 144 hours upon arrival, and can stay within the administrative precincts of Shanghai municipality, Jiangsu Province and Zhejiang Province for 144 hours.
Tourists are suggested to avoid the period from Aug.1st to Sep. 20th to visit Hangzhou due to the G20 Meeting. During the period, government will need to do the security works, main attractions and roads will be closed, some hotels and tourist buses will be expropriated. Normal tourist will be affected.
You can visit Hangzhou at any time. Every season has different beautiful scenery. Beautiful flowers in spring and colorful leaves in autumn make them more popular. Avoid Chinese national holidays like May 1st, China National Day (Oct.1th-7th).
West Lake, the city symbol of Hangzhou. Many ways to explore the West Lake, but taking a boat is the most popular and leisure way to avoid the crowds.
Dragon Well Tea in Hangzhou
Hangzhou's unique Dragon Well Tea (Longjing Tea) plays an important role in Chinese green tea. We can arrange to pick and taste Dragon Well Tea, and an in-depth tea culture exploration for tea buffs.
Wuzhen Water Town nearby Hangzhou is one of the top 6 water towns of China. Taking a gondola along the ancient canal town should not be missed there and the night of Wuzhen is impressive.
Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai are the most famous cities of the Yangtz Delta. The other two places are convenient to reach from Shanghai at a short distance.
From most cities
Flights/trains from most cities to Hangzhou are convenient.
From Shanghai
We suggest you arrive at Hangzhou by train from Shanghai, which can be as short as 1 hour. Private car transfer from Shanghai to Hangzhou is not offered due to the limitation of cars/buses from other cities on weekdays. We suggest you arrive at Hangzhou by train/air. High speed train and flight booking service is offered.
From/to Yellow Mountain
Regular coaches run between Hangzhou and the Yellow Mountain a 3h journey.