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Calling all people who have used ground transportation from JFK to to Bayside (2 train stops east of Great neck) What ground transportation have you used, were they any good and what should I expect to pay, especially if it's a cab? Can I make a reservation for a cab ride? How is Uber out on...

Wow! 4 years ago this forum was buzzing with parents asking questions and many of our professional mariners providing important answers and insights. I found others' questions enlightening to me, provoking other questions. Coming onto this site still teaches me, which of course it will do till...

Hi, oh seasoned wised ones of the forum and the sea! You know who you are! Please explain to me (or where I can go to get accurate info) if the EPIRBS, PLB AND ELT are used interchangeably nationally and internationally, especially the PLB. I am most interested in the PLB as a possible...

Does anyone remember the name of the thread which explained how to get through a year at KP? It was broken into time periods. Really great thread. I want our new members/PCs to see it. Thanks!

http://gcaptain.com/cold_water/ This is an excellent article on cold water survival. Novices and pros should read it alike. Now, if shipping companies could just have some form of life preserver our mids could wear while working. I'd be a happy camper. Anybody want to start up a new company??

From WI, are driving out to KP for graduation. What are the best times to drive through the NYC area to get to KP? We plan on arriving on Thursday. Thanks for helping. I've tried finding other threads on this subject, but haven't been able to.

Sign up for your hotels asap. The forum is full of places where people have stayed. The Loggin Info has a listing of hotels also, some of which give discounts to Acceptance Wkend/Parent Wkend folks. I know I'm putting the cart before the horse, but your Plebe Candidate turned Plebe on that...

Congratulations to all the Appointees. You've completed a great deal of work to get this far. But there is much more to come, as you can only imagine. The next step is to decide if you want to accept your appointment or reject it. Why do I say that? Because, if you know right now you...

http://news.yahoo.com/u-issues-blanket-jones-act-waiver-fuel-tankers-152041390.html HHmm, I've heard that there has been many a time this past year or so that the Jones Act has broken, not applied, you find the word. This article appears to explain that it's been waived temporarily due to SS...

http://www.9news.com/news/local/article/278870/222/Names-of-victims-emerge-in-theater-shooting One of our own just lost his dad in the shooting in the Aurora Theater. This is such a sad sad day for the KP family. Prayers go out to the family and to our Midshipman Cowden 2/c, who is home with...

This is not a cheeky question! Every year has its challenges. So, can someone speak to the 1/year? Thanks! (DS is a Deckie-Logistics and Intermodal Transportation):thumb:

Please thank M/N Wehking for these! Enjoy! https://picasaweb.google.com/109791830582583107036/MNWehkingIndoctrinationClassOf2016Day0# https://picasaweb.google.com/109791830582583107036/MNWehkingIndoctrinationClassOf2016Day1#

Welcome new parents of the class of 2016! Congratulations to your DS and DD (dear son, dear daughter) for making it into KP. You have a great deal of support in this forum. Even though Facebook pages for the new classes has become a popular thing, please, please, please, use this forum. It will...

Does anyone know where we as parents can sign up to be notified by phone or text message when campus emergencies etc. occur? The info is no longer on the KP website as it was in 09'. Even then we couldn't properly sign up.

Here is an email I received from a person who got my email address through the service academy forum. I am not happy about this, since my email appears to be have given out without permission.:frown:Has this happened to anyone else? Has anyone else received this email (I don't intend on...

Can anyone explain to me the differences between working union and non union jobs and the pros and cons of each? Can you take both union and non union jobs? Or do you have to go one way or the other? Is it hard to go union if you've been non union? and hard to go non union if you've been non...

Most dd/ds have credit cards. 1) Make sure the credit card company/s know that the card will be used overseas or in places it usually isn't used. Very often cards can be blocked from usage, especially with all the identity theft these days. So make sure that information is recorded in their...

Hubby and I would appreciate any information on satellite phones: pros/cons, type to have, where they can be purchased/rented. Is there a monthly/weekly fee besides purchasing/renting? Are there "dead" pockets in the world for SP usage? Is it worth it for last part of 2nd sea year...ds is...

http://www.khanacademy.org/ This website covers calculus, physics, chemistry, Linear Algebra, differential equations, with explanations through video. It is highly recommended for those who are struggling. I believe there are tutors too!:smile:

Jasperdog, Cmakin Deepdraft1 or anyone else, I pose a question. If and only if the government is shut down and Open House comes around, will KP be closed for Open House? Not to scare anyone.