Cllr. Niall Kelly is 24 years old and has lived in the Finaghy area of South Belfast his entire life. Educated at St. Anne's Primary School and he received a BA in Politics (2005) and an MA in Irish Politics (2006), from Queens University Belfast.
In January 2007 he began working as a political researcher for SDLP Justice spokesman, North Belfast MLA, . He was a key figure in the successful re-election campaigns of both MLA and MLA in March 2007.
Niall has been an active member of the SDLP for a number of years now and has served the party in a number of different capacities. He has served as the secretary of the Balmoral branch, the largest branch in the SDLP, for three years now. As well as that he has served as a delegate to the SDLP District Executive and the SDLP Constituency Council for, three and two years respectively.
In November 2007 Niall became the youngest person directly elected to the SDLPs central, Executive Committee, were he has played an active role in attempting to revitalize the party. As well as sitting on the main Executive Committee he is also a member of the Policy sub-committee, were he has been involved in the formulation of party policy.
In April 2008 Niall took part in an internal selection process to replace Cllr. MLA, after she indicated her intention to retire from . Niall won the selection contest and after being ratified by the party he was co-opted on to Belfast City Council on 1st July 2008. He is now a member of the Parks & Leisure Committee and the Health & Environment Committee and is working hard to build a better Belfast for everyone.
In January 2007 he began working as a political researcher for SDLP Justice spokesman, North Belfast MLA, . He was a key figure in the successful re-election campaigns of both MLA and MLA in March 2007.
Niall has been an active member of the SDLP for a number of years now and has served the party in a number of different capacities. He has served as the secretary of the Balmoral branch, the largest branch in the SDLP, for three years now. As well as that he has served as a delegate to the SDLP District Executive and the SDLP Constituency Council for, three and two years respectively.
In November 2007 Niall became the youngest person directly elected to the SDLPs central, Executive Committee, were he has played an active role in attempting to revitalize the party. As well as sitting on the main Executive Committee he is also a member of the Policy sub-committee, were he has been involved in the formulation of party policy.
In April 2008 Niall took part in an internal selection process to replace Cllr. MLA, after she indicated her intention to retire from . Niall won the selection contest and after being ratified by the party he was co-opted on to Belfast City Council on 1st July 2008. He is now a member of the Parks & Leisure Committee and the Health & Environment Committee and is working hard to build a better Belfast for everyone.
Wonderland Resort was a small resort located on the North Shore of Lake Superior just north of Duluth. It was purchased by a private party and is no longer open to the public. Wonderland Resort became a tradition for many families to visit.. Because its closure has broken so many traditions, it justifies notability in .
Atmosphere
Wonderland Resort was known and cherished for its rustic nature. It was not uncommon to trip on a loose stair or see clear outside your cabin through a crack in the wall. This added to the feeling of being out in the wilderness. Each cabin came with a very old refrigerator and stove. Many of layers of paint, musty smells, occasional use of skeleton keys and mushrooms growing from the floor around the commode were all part of the experience. This atmosphere was embraced rather than torn completely apart and rebuilt.
On the outside, there were various features including totem poles, swings, a basketball hoop, a tether-ball, a volleyball net and many benches. There were several small trails made of 1-foot by 6-inch pavers.
Types of cabins
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Each cabin was unique, but the cabins were divided into three main rental price categories.
Modern
"Modern" cabins were the high-end option. 10 out of the 25 cabins were considered modern. Special characteristics that set these cabins apart from others were:
*Contained a shower, sink, and commode in the bathroom
*Color television (over-the-air)
*Kitchen sink
*Generally better-working appliances
*Possibly had insulation in the walls
Three modern cabins had only one bed, and the remaining seven had two beds.
Semi-Modern
"Semi-Modern" cabins were the mid-range option. 7 out of the 25 cabins were considered semi-modern. Special characteristics that set these cabins apart from others were:
*Contained a commode and sink in the bathroom, but no shower
*Color or Monochrome television (over-the-air)
Visitors would have to use the showerhouse if they wanted to bathe. Five semi-modern cabins had only one bed, and the remaining two had two beds.
Rustic
"Rustic" cabins were the most economical option. 7 out of the 25 cabins were considered rustic. Special characteristics that set these cabins apart from others were:
*No running water
*Monochrome television
*No insulation
Visitors would have to use the showerhouse if they wanted to use the restroom or bathe. It is unknown exactly how many beds were in each rustic cabin except for the bottom two.
===Cabin #21===
Cabin #21 was a special deluxe cabin that had a view of Lake Superior and was much larger than any other cabin. It was referred to as "The Big Cabin".
The Showerhouse
The showerhouse was a place for visitors to use the facilities if their cabin didn't have all the features of a "modern" cabin. It was divided in half, one side for women and the other side for men. Each part contained two showers and three commodes of various porcelain colors.
Gift shop / convenience store
This was a small variety store where you could pick up anything form something to eat to something to remember.
Brochure Gallery
Atmosphere
Wonderland Resort was known and cherished for its rustic nature. It was not uncommon to trip on a loose stair or see clear outside your cabin through a crack in the wall. This added to the feeling of being out in the wilderness. Each cabin came with a very old refrigerator and stove. Many of layers of paint, musty smells, occasional use of skeleton keys and mushrooms growing from the floor around the commode were all part of the experience. This atmosphere was embraced rather than torn completely apart and rebuilt.
On the outside, there were various features including totem poles, swings, a basketball hoop, a tether-ball, a volleyball net and many benches. There were several small trails made of 1-foot by 6-inch pavers.
Types of cabins
600px
Map Reference:
Each cabin was unique, but the cabins were divided into three main rental price categories.
Modern
"Modern" cabins were the high-end option. 10 out of the 25 cabins were considered modern. Special characteristics that set these cabins apart from others were:
*Contained a shower, sink, and commode in the bathroom
*Color television (over-the-air)
*Kitchen sink
*Generally better-working appliances
*Possibly had insulation in the walls
Three modern cabins had only one bed, and the remaining seven had two beds.
Semi-Modern
"Semi-Modern" cabins were the mid-range option. 7 out of the 25 cabins were considered semi-modern. Special characteristics that set these cabins apart from others were:
*Contained a commode and sink in the bathroom, but no shower
*Color or Monochrome television (over-the-air)
Visitors would have to use the showerhouse if they wanted to bathe. Five semi-modern cabins had only one bed, and the remaining two had two beds.
Rustic
"Rustic" cabins were the most economical option. 7 out of the 25 cabins were considered rustic. Special characteristics that set these cabins apart from others were:
*No running water
*Monochrome television
*No insulation
Visitors would have to use the showerhouse if they wanted to use the restroom or bathe. It is unknown exactly how many beds were in each rustic cabin except for the bottom two.
===Cabin #21===
Cabin #21 was a special deluxe cabin that had a view of Lake Superior and was much larger than any other cabin. It was referred to as "The Big Cabin".
The Showerhouse
The showerhouse was a place for visitors to use the facilities if their cabin didn't have all the features of a "modern" cabin. It was divided in half, one side for women and the other side for men. Each part contained two showers and three commodes of various porcelain colors.
Gift shop / convenience store
This was a small variety store where you could pick up anything form something to eat to something to remember.
Brochure Gallery
MedicalTours International Incorporated (MTI) is a multi-country medical tourism company based in the Philippines. MTI uses a network of partnerships with medical professionals, health care facilities and wellness centers in the Philippines, India, and Thailand. Its range of services includes various medical operations, executive check-up packages, and wellness services.
History
MTI started in 2007 as a private company established to assist patients in exploring global health care options. The company serves individuals who are under-insured or not insured and companies who would want their employees' medical care to be covered by medical tourism. MTI links its clients to international hospitals or health facilities in order for them to save money and precious time. MedicalTours International’s team was established to solve the problems in medical health care by providing a significantly lower cost compared medical procedures done in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada and to do away with waiting lists in the medical facilities of the said countries.
The company is also an affiliate of MedTours Corporation - a website for Philippine Medical tourism.
Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism is the industry that emerged as people from all around the world travel to other countries to obtain health-care services such as check-ups and medical, dental, or surgical procedures; while taking the opportunity to go on a relaxing vacation and experience the attractions and culture of the country that they are visiting. See also: Medical Tourism
Global Affiliates
Philippines
*Cebu Doctors' University Hospital, Cebu
*University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila
*American Eye Center
*Eye Republic Ophthalmology Clinic
*Clarity Aesthetic Center
*Dental City
India
*Apollo Hospitals
*Schroff Eye Hospital
Thailand
*Anadolu Medical Center
History
MTI started in 2007 as a private company established to assist patients in exploring global health care options. The company serves individuals who are under-insured or not insured and companies who would want their employees' medical care to be covered by medical tourism. MTI links its clients to international hospitals or health facilities in order for them to save money and precious time. MedicalTours International’s team was established to solve the problems in medical health care by providing a significantly lower cost compared medical procedures done in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada and to do away with waiting lists in the medical facilities of the said countries.
The company is also an affiliate of MedTours Corporation - a website for Philippine Medical tourism.
Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism is the industry that emerged as people from all around the world travel to other countries to obtain health-care services such as check-ups and medical, dental, or surgical procedures; while taking the opportunity to go on a relaxing vacation and experience the attractions and culture of the country that they are visiting. See also: Medical Tourism
Global Affiliates
Philippines
*Cebu Doctors' University Hospital, Cebu
*University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila
*American Eye Center
*Eye Republic Ophthalmology Clinic
*Clarity Aesthetic Center
*Dental City
India
*Apollo Hospitals
*Schroff Eye Hospital
Thailand
*Anadolu Medical Center
Brad Sands (aka Sandsio) was the road manager for the rock band Phish (cite 1). Brad started his association with Phish in October 1991 by offering to help load and unload their truck that was filled with heavy stage equipment. A short time later in 1991 he became a paid employee with the Phish organization and worked his way up through various jobs as a stage hand, truck driver, merchandise salesman, guitar technician, bass technician, drum technician, and production assistant, eventually becoming the band's road manager in 1997.
Brad was a creative consultant (cite 2) on various Phish projects and has played a key role in the band's live performances. Brad was known as the “Tramp Tech,” responsible for bringing out and removing the trampolines used by Mike Gordon (bass) and Trey Anastasio (guitar) during songs “You Enjoy Myself” and “Mike's Song,” among others. As “Balloon Tech" he formed a three-man ring by holding the hands of Anastasio and Gordon as the audience threw giant beach balls through the 'hoop' formed by the arms the three men. He also performed as the “Famous Mockingbird” suspended from the rafters of Madison Square Garden wearing a ridiculous bird costume during the new year's eve concert of 1992, and was presented with a birthday cake during The Beatles song “Birthday” at Phish's Halloween show of 1994 during which the band performed The Beatles White Album in its entirety (cite 3). On June 6, 1997 Brad hosted a Phish concert at his house in Charlotte, Vermont that he shared with Pete Carini, Phish's drum technician. This private event was attended by 50 to 60 close friends and family, and is now commonly referred to as 'Bradstock' (cite 4). Sands was also featured in the Phish documentary Bittersweet Motel as Anastasio's friend who took photographs of fans as they posed with Anastasio on the French Rivera so that the heads of Anastasio and the fans were cropped from the photographs unbeknownst to the guitarist's eager fans. Mr. Sands has also worked as road manager for The Trey Anastasio Band, Oysterhead, Government Mule, and Stewart Copeland during The Police's world tour from 2007 to present.
Brad grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Wilson High School in 1987. After attending one semester at Penn State on a swim scholarship, he received an Associate’s Degree from a technical school in Allentown, PA and went on to work fixing mainframe computers and cash registers until the fall of 1991.
Brad currently resides in Manhattan and continues to be one of Phish's biggest fans. Mr. Sands plans to marry his girlfriend of 4 years, Mariel Speier, in September 2008.
(1)
http://www.phish.net/faq/support.html
(2)
http://www.jambands.com/Features/content_2006_01_15.02.phtml
(3)
http://www.phish.net/setlists/1994.html#10-31-94
(4)
http://www.phish.net/hpb/1997.html
(5) The Phish Book, Gehr, Richard & Phish, Random House, Inc., New York, 1998
Brad was a creative consultant (cite 2) on various Phish projects and has played a key role in the band's live performances. Brad was known as the “Tramp Tech,” responsible for bringing out and removing the trampolines used by Mike Gordon (bass) and Trey Anastasio (guitar) during songs “You Enjoy Myself” and “Mike's Song,” among others. As “Balloon Tech" he formed a three-man ring by holding the hands of Anastasio and Gordon as the audience threw giant beach balls through the 'hoop' formed by the arms the three men. He also performed as the “Famous Mockingbird” suspended from the rafters of Madison Square Garden wearing a ridiculous bird costume during the new year's eve concert of 1992, and was presented with a birthday cake during The Beatles song “Birthday” at Phish's Halloween show of 1994 during which the band performed The Beatles White Album in its entirety (cite 3). On June 6, 1997 Brad hosted a Phish concert at his house in Charlotte, Vermont that he shared with Pete Carini, Phish's drum technician. This private event was attended by 50 to 60 close friends and family, and is now commonly referred to as 'Bradstock' (cite 4). Sands was also featured in the Phish documentary Bittersweet Motel as Anastasio's friend who took photographs of fans as they posed with Anastasio on the French Rivera so that the heads of Anastasio and the fans were cropped from the photographs unbeknownst to the guitarist's eager fans. Mr. Sands has also worked as road manager for The Trey Anastasio Band, Oysterhead, Government Mule, and Stewart Copeland during The Police's world tour from 2007 to present.
Brad grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Wilson High School in 1987. After attending one semester at Penn State on a swim scholarship, he received an Associate’s Degree from a technical school in Allentown, PA and went on to work fixing mainframe computers and cash registers until the fall of 1991.
Brad currently resides in Manhattan and continues to be one of Phish's biggest fans. Mr. Sands plans to marry his girlfriend of 4 years, Mariel Speier, in September 2008.
(1)
http://www.phish.net/faq/support.html
(2)
http://www.jambands.com/Features/content_2006_01_15.02.phtml
(3)
http://www.phish.net/setlists/1994.html#10-31-94
(4)
http://www.phish.net/hpb/1997.html
(5) The Phish Book, Gehr, Richard & Phish, Random House, Inc., New York, 1998