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Oh my god, I couldn't stop to work the night before I leave for a short one-week holiday :o. But hey, there are holidays for, isn't it? :d Let's turn serious now. Last week I've been spending my free time on writing some security-related demo scripts, including the XP SP2 and W2K3 SP1 security boost features. One of these is the Attachment Execution Service (AES). The idea is to isolate potentially unsafe attachments in order to prevent these to harm your computer. Attachments stand for mail attachment but also for files that were sent using instant messaging.
The API
First, let's point to the API on MSDN: IAttachmentExecute. The sample which is included with the API documentation shows the basic workings of this interface. The idea is that a browser, mailclient or IM tool calls the various methods of this interface in order to execute operations such as saving the attachment (method Save) or executing the attachment (method Execute, pass in the "action" to be taken, e.g. open or print or edit or ..., depending on the file type registration parameters in the registry). I'm currently writing a piece of sample code on how to use this interface which I'll try to post later on.
How does this help to enhance security you might wonder? The answer can actually be found in the API. For instance, take a look at the method Execute. You should find the following remark:
IAttachmentExecute::Execute may run virus scanners or other trust services to validate the file before executing it. Note that these services can delete or alter the file.
IAttachmentExecute::Execute may attach evidence to the local path in its NTFS alternate data stream (ADS).
Look for similar remarks on the method Save:
IAttachmentExecute::Save may run virus scanners or other trust services to validate the file before saving it. Note that these services can delete or alter the file.
IAttachmentExecute::Save may attach evidence to the local path in its NTFS alternate data stream (ADS).
The demo
What's interesting is the NTFS alternate data streams (ADS; KB article 105763) part. Here's a demo walkthrough scenario:
I'll try to post some code showing the IAttachmentExecute interface's functionality later on. If I find some time after my holidays, I'll blog about my adventures with DEP (see next screenshot) demo stuff too.
Going to bed now in order to be alive and kicking on my holidays :d.
Just some update. The following might be interesting: http://www.heise.de/security/artikel/print/50051
It describes two "issues" with the AES feature:
1. Caching in Windows Explorer (that's why I'm writing things such as "Close the existing Windows Explorer instance and open a new one" in my demo script).
2. The fact that only explorer.exe looks at the Zone Identifier and not cmd.exe.
Personally, I believe AES just functions as a first layer of defense, not as a full-blown protection mechanism. Therefore, these "attacks" are - in my opinion - less relevant. In order to protect against running executable content which was downloaded from the internet, the Windows loader for executables would need a change.
I have been playing many hours with ADS and still find this issue very interesting. My slides about ADS is to be found a wwww.propagating.net
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Trivium Play 'Built to Fall' Unplugged at South by Southwest
Miss Trivium's stint at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, this weekend? No worries, because a video of their acoustic performance of the single 'Built to Fall' at the festival has surfaced online. Apparently, South by Southwest couldn't handle Trivium's plugged-in power, so they had to go acoustic, which is a treat for fans that are used to seeing the band completely amped up. Watch the video, below.
In other band news, Trivium drummer Nick Augusto chatted with Drum Magazine about his journey into the metal group. As the story goes, in 2009, Augusto was paying the bills as a short-order cook at a bowling alley when he got the offer from the band to tech for then-Trivium drummer Travis Smith. He jumped at the opportunity, but after tour after tour as a drum tech, even that life was getting stale. "I was good at teching, but I was more of a player than a tech so I wasn't really happy," he said. "Because I watched them every night and I just wanted to play so damn bad."
When Smith left Trivium to get married, Augusto already knew his drum parts from front to back, which gave him a major advantage when filling in for Smith. Even with more well-known players expressing their interest in Trivium's newly open drummer position, Smith won over the role. "They wanted somebody that no one knew about and who could grow into the band," Augusto explained. "Not just a 'name' drummer that's played in a million bands." Read the full interview with Augusto via Drum Magazine.

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wow man u really brought out the psycho side out of him i love it good luck hope u win love this the jocker!
wow man u really brought out the psycho side out of him i love it good luck hope u win love this the jocker!
Greta piece. Could do with a background to really set the scene.
what a brilliant piece! Congratz!
So much life and character, especially with all the small things adding so much to it
I would love to see render break-downs/ZShots/setup etc i.e. mini making of
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Fábio Paiva
Great one!!
you're always one step beyond
congratulazioni davvero, ho visto solo ora perchè ero rimasto senza corrente per 5 giorni
Patrick ALò
Great work Danko !!!!!!!!!
Top row super well deserved !!!!!!
gr8 work..
lol The Joker is looking great Danko and materials are rendered really nice. Top row!
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wow so many comments, it's becoming hard to reply to all
@Maxter: thanks mate!
@InkySpot: thanks! the result will be known in some days, but the competition is full of great works from great friends
@jmenna: thanks man! i love your works so this is an honour!
@Kc-Production: no matter how it will end, it was fun to compete and to have fun modeling it.
@Nazedo: thanks man, now hurry up and finish your work also following DrDanko suggestions on render
@MmAaXx: eh ma il tuo non è mica da meno!
@sculptor.zb: thanks man!
@SolidSnakexx: man you know you are one of my favs zbrushers, so every time you comment one of my works this is a real honour!
@rolilli: youre welcome man! i hope you like it!
@Jerick: thanks
@piz: thanks piz, i couldn't believe this
@gwainbarek: thanks!
@njorog3: thanks mate, i will keep you updated with the contest
@Goobatastic: i tried to set a background, but as the model is colorful and i wanted to drive the attention on him i preferred in the end to give a clean environment
@The Namek: thanks man, the lightcap helped a lot in creating a convincing diffuse pass, and this is the key factor for this render. and then playing with the settings i extracted the other passes that i comped later in ps. for the cloth, i used the technique of painting in ps the fabric texture and then applying it as a displacement map (not real deformation), saving me also from having a super dense mesh on clothes.
@Darukin: actually i am a bit busy having to close about a dozen of jobs (to finish this joker i slowed down some work, and now this is the result!!!), but i will find 30 minutes in the following week to create a step by step video showing the breakdown for the render and compositing part, seems complicated but as already said above, once you get a cool diffuse lighting the rest is only a matter of finding the right mix for specular and reflections (and sss and eventually fresnel). i used basically 3 simple standard material (a 100%diffuse, a 100%specular and a 100% environment reflection), a fast overlay to drive a mask for sss and fresnel, and a modified framer to create a cavity render.
@FabioPaiva: thanks!
@Teomaco: grazie caro!
@fra: grazie fratturio! mo tocca a te però!
@Gurjeet Singh: thanks man!
@rudymassar: thanks for the comment man!
@Cherea: grazie amico mio!
@Nickolasnm: thanks mate!
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In 2009 Bloomington Gold impresario David Burroughs launched an initiative to recognize significant cars, people, and developments in the Corvette hobby. Called the Great Hall, the program would induct 50 noteworthy Corvettes and 50 marque luminaries or special events over a five-year period—10 from each category per year. The first group was honored in 2010, and the final one will be selected in 2014 when the Great Hall program draws to a close. Burroughs hopes to bring the entire group together at Bloomington Gold '15 for a one-time celebration.
Corvettes inducted in 2013 included the following:
- The '57 fuel-injected Corvette, which cemented the marque's performance reputation
- The '61 Gulf Oil Corvette racer, which Dr. Dick Thompson piloted to the 1961 SCCA National Championship
- The '62 327 Corvette, whose engine became synonymous with Corvette performance through 1968
- Corvette Grand Sport chassis #004, a lightweight model specifically built to defeat the Ford Cobras
- The '65 396 model, the first production Corvette equipped with a big-block engine
- The '67 L88 Daytona Corvette, which won more than 150 races
- The championship-winning Baker Racing '87 Showroom Stock Corvette
- The '88 Callaway Sledgehammer, a street-legal twin-turbo rocket that lapped the Ohio Research Transportation Center at 254.76 mph
- The first '06 Corvette Z06, which earned a Great Hall nod for producing more than 500 net horsepower with air conditioning
- The first '09 ZR1, which officially entered the Corvette into the elite fraternity of 200-mph production cars
A total of 10 people/events were also inducted:
- Zora Arkus-Duntov, the "Godfather of the Corvette" who oversaw the car's transformation into a true sports machine
- Reeves Callaway, whose company has been building OEM-quality high-performance Corvettes since 1987
- Chip Miller, the collector/enthusiast who co-founded Carlisle events
- William "Bill" Mitchell, the GM designer responsible for the iconic Stingray design
- Jim Perkins, the former Chevrolet General Manager who saved the Corvette from extinction in 1993
- Dr. Dick Thompson, "The Flying Dentist," who won numerous races driving Corvettes
- Mid America Motorworks "Chief Cheerleader" Mike Yager, an industry pioneer and noted Corvette collector
- Mike Antonick, the writer/publisher best known for his industry-standard Corvette Black Book
- Corvettes at Carlisle, an annual event that is now the number one destination for Corvette enthusiasts throughout the U.S. and beyond
- Bloomington Gold, the original Corvette show that began in 1973
The final group of Great Hall honorees will be inducted next year, at the 2014 Bloomington Gold show in Champaign, Illinois. Don't miss what promises to be a memorable and historic event.


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But not the one they were hoping for… Kristen Stewart and Twilight author Stephenie Meyer presented together last night at the Women In Film Crystal + Lucy Awards in LA. The two collaborated on a short film competition encouraging female filmmakers to submit Twilight-related work to be shown on Facebook later this year after being reviewed by a panel of celebrity judges including Stewart and Meyer, Kate Winslet, Octavia Spencer, and Julie Bowen. Full Story
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Out-Law News | 19 Sep 2012 | 11:42 am | 2 min. read
Demos said that consumers are suffering a "crisis of confidence" in relation to information sharing, and that businesses stand to enjoy a "significant advantage" over others if they have "open, transparent and clear information-sharing relationships with customers".
Businesses should allow consumers to make an "informed choice" about the way those firms can use personal information, Demos said. It added that consumers should also be given "meaningful options" when making privacy choices. The think-tank also said that consumers are more likely to share personal information with businesses if they believe they are going to benefit by doing so.
"Regulators and businesses need to find a flexible, dynamic framework, which recognises the diversity of views on the issue, and consider how people can customise and negotiate their relationship with organisations, so that it is and feels mutually beneficial," Demos said in a new report (80page / 490KB PDF) on the 'data dialogue'. "We believe that three key principles can help establish this approach to data sharing: offering informed choice, having meaningful options and elucidating the mutual benefit of doing so."
Demos said that businesses need to educate consumers about how their personal data would be utilised in the event of them sharing that information.
"Informed decisions are based on knowledge about how data and information are collected, who it might be shared with, and under what conditions, so this information must be provided in a clear and simple way," it said. "This includes making distinctions between information that is personal – for example, anything that might identify them personally – and generic behavioural data, which can be aggregated and anonymised. This demands honesty about the ways in which data are collected – such as how the technology works – and how they are used."
It is not always appropriate for companies simply to offer consumers a choice between opting-in or opting-out of information sharing in its totality, Demos said.
"Concerns relating to the sharing of personal data are not about the principle of sharing data per se, but about losing control over who accesses it and what it is used for," the report said. "Information policies must be designed around the principle of consumer control – creating a spectrum of meaningful options about how much, when, and to whom consumers share information. This needs to be realistic: some products depend on information sharing, such as mobile network access services."
"A spectrum of options must go beyond 'opt-in' or 'opt-out', which do not reflect the shifting scale and variety of views about information sharing held by the public. Simple dichotomies could result in too little or too much information being shared, which is bad for consumers and businesses," it said.
Demos said that consumers may not be sharing as much personal information as they may be willing to because they do not fully understand how they can benefit from the process. As a result companies should make it clearer to consumers what they can gain from trading their personal information, it advised.
"It is important to make 'value exchange' transactions between consumers and companies more explicit," it said. "At the moment people are entering into an exchange but are not always sure what they are trading. It is vital to make the currency of the exchange more explicit to all parties, so that trust is established. Any information policy must be based on fully elucidating the benefits of sharing information for individuals and companies. Companies and organisations that take information sharing concerns seriously will be rewarded by consumers."
"Consumers make decisions about what to share based on trust: they will share information with companies and brands they have confidence in. To gain that trust, businesses must recognise and respond to the concerns that the UK public has about information sharing. Then they will benefit from greater consumer loyalty – and reap an economic reward, too, as consumers share more," Demos said.
The think-tank said that continued consumer mistrust in how businesses handle personal information could lead people to share less of their data, and that this "would have detrimental results for individuals, companies and the economy."


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Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman separate
Actors Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman have separated after 30 years of marriage.
A rep for the longtime couple confirmed the news to "Entertainment Tonight" on Monday.
DeVito, 67, and Perlman, 64, wed in 1982. They have three children together -- son Daniel, 25, and daughters Grace, 27, and Lucy, 29.
The pair worked together on the TV series "Taxi" and co-starred in the 1996 film "Matilda." They also founded the production company Jersey Films, which has produced films including "Pulp Fiction" and "Garden State."
DeVito currently stars on FX's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Perlman is best known for her role on the sitcom "Cheers."


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Easy Ways to Cut 100 Calories
Want an easy way to lose weight? Burn just 50 calories more and eat 50 calories less each day. Some experts believe that achieving this 100-calorie daily deficit could help you shed 10 pounds in a year. Use these tips to get started.
Burn at Least 50 More Calories a Day by: Walking
Walk briskly for 10 minutes. This burst of activity will put you halfway toward your 100-calorie goal, says Susan Finn, PhD, RD, LD, chairperson of the American Council for Fitness and Nutrition. No time? Instead of a coffee break, take a stroll around your office or around the block.
Step it up. Get a pedometer and track how many steps you take each day. Then find fun ways to up your count by 1,000 for that 50-calorie burn. Walk letters to a mailbox farthest from your house or walk the perimeter of the store before shopping.
Burn at Least 50 More Calories a Day by: Doing Household Chores
Clean your house. No more griping about housework—active chores can zap calories. A 130-pound woman can burn more than 50 calories in 15 minutes of washing windows or vacuuming carpets. And 15 minutes of sweeping out your garage or raking leaves will erase almost 60 calories.
Weed off the weight. Nurturing plants or pulling weeds will melt calories: A 130-pound woman can expend almost 74 calories in 15 minutes.
Burn at Least 50 More Calories a Day by: Moving a Little More
Fidget often. "You can burn calories just by fidgeting," says Giselle Roque de Escobar, RD, LD/N, a fitness and nutrition consultant and star of Crunch: Cardio Salsa video (Anchor Bay Entertainment). Granted, fidgeting isn't the same as walking for 45 minutes, but every bit counts.
Move while you wait. Add up all the waiting you do during the day—while cooking, shopping and commuting—and you'll be surprised by how much downtime you'll total. So use that time to move. Do calf raises (lift up and down on your toes) or squeeze your abs or glutes repeatedly.
Burn at Least 50 More Calories a Day by: Multitasking
Watch television differently. Instead of sacking out on the couch while watching television, make commercial breaks your signal to move, says Petra Kolber, star of the new video The Trainer's Edge—Cardio Interval Training (Koch Vision). She suggests walking around your family room or lifting weights.
Engage in phone exercise. You're a multitasking maven, so put your talent to work. As you chat on the phone, walk around your house, climb stairs, or do squats and lunges.
Burn at Least 50 More Calories a Day by: Spending Time with Others
Turn off technology. Modern gadgets can make you more sedentary, which is why you should use them less. Rather than sending colleagues e-mail, walk to their offices. Meet your friend for a walk instead of talking on the phone. And ditch the remote and change the television channel the old-fashioned way.
Plan an active date with your spouse or friends. Rather than seeing a movie this weekend, go bowling or dancing. A 130-pound woman will burn 88 calories in 30 minutes of bowling and 67 calories in 15 minutes of dancing, according to the American Council on Exercise.
Give a smack. Who said losing weight can't be fun? According to the folks at the journal Environmental Nutrition, one kiss (and no, not the chocolate kind) burns an average of nine calories. Your goal? Five to six smooches a day.
Burn at Least 50 More Calories a Day by: Adopting New Habits
Get on the clock. When the clock strikes a new hour, that's your cue to move. Get up from your desk and do 8 to 12 push-ups, 8 to 12 triceps dips, and one minute of ab crunches, Kolber says. If you do this eight times a day, you'll accumulate almost 15 minutes of exercise.
Take the stairs. It's no secret that climbing stairs is better for you than riding the elevator. And here's the proof: In 10 minutes of climbing stairs, a 130-pound woman can burn almost 80 calories.
Eat at Least 50 Fewer Calories a Day by: Watching Your Portion Sizes
Ditch the clean plate club. With portion sizes on the rise, don't feel that you have to devour everything on your plate. Instead, resolve to eat only 75 percent.
Downsize your plates. Even plates have grown tremendously throughout the years. So use smaller ones. "You'll be forced into serving yourself less," says James O. Hill, PhD, cofounder of America on the Move and author of The Step Diet Book (Workman Publishing). Combine this with the strategy above and you'll really see results.
Eat at Least 50 Fewer Calories a Day by: Paying Attention to When and How You Eat
Eat more slowly. Racing through a meal could make you eat more. Satiety cues take several minutes to reach your brain, which is why you usually don't feel full until after you eat, Dr. Hill says. So savor your bites, and make your meal last at least 20 to 30 minutes.
Don't sneak bites as you cook. While it's tempting to lick the spoon when you're whipping up a batch of cookies, those nibbles add up. Taste only when you must and drink water or chew gum as you cook.
Snack wisely. Done right, snacking can fit easily into your diet, says Madelyn Fernstrom, PhD, director of the Weight Management Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Just be smart about what you eat. Trade two Oreo cookies for a sheet of graham crackers or ditch the full-size candy bar and opt for one fun-size bar.
Eat at Least 50 Fewer Calories a Day by: Making a Few Smart Cuts
Kick the sugar habit. Three teaspoons of sugar contain 48 calories, so cut it whenever you can. If you must sprinkle sugar over your cereal or in your tea, use a no-calorie sweetener.
Trim the dough. Nobody's suggesting that bread is bad, but one slice contains about 80 calories. Decrease the damage by using only one piece on your sandwiches. Eat open-face sandwiches, suggests Roque de Escobar, and choose multigrain bread. The fiber will help you feel fuller.
Eat at Least 50 Fewer Calories a Day by: Choosing Different Condiments
Get condiment savvy. Trade one tablespoon of mayonnaise for one teaspoon of mustard and you'll save 50 calories. Also, replace stick butter with spray butter and use only one or two spritzes, suggests Roque de Escobar.
Ditch the dressing. Salads don't need to be dressed to be flavorful. Instead, sprinkle spices like Mrs. Dash or squeeze fresh lime or lemon over it.
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Mr Bugliosi and Mr. Gentry discuss, "Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders,". Bugliosi was the prosecutor in the case against the Manson "family" for the murders of Sharon Tate and others. The interview opens with "Home is where you are happy" performed by Charles Manson and an excerpt of Catherine Shur Manson's sister talking about her brother. They speak in depth on the Manson "family" and the key players in the murders; Susan Atkins, Steve Grogan, Linda Kasabian, Patricia Krenwinkel, Leslie Van Houten and Charles Watson.


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An interactive photo has been taken from the spire of the nearly completed 1 World Trade Center, offering stunning 360-degree views of the New York City metropolitan area that can be enlarged to bring up incredible detail.
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The photo has bookmarked various landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, midtown Manhattan, the 9/11 memorial and City Hall.
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Spelunky has been in the news regularly as of late due to its release on Xbox Live Arcade. While excellent, that version no longer classes as the most recent release of the game due to lone developer Darius Kazemi having just finished porting the original to HTML5.
Spelunky was originally released back in 2008 on Windows and was developed by Derek Yu. The software used to create it is GameMaker, an easy to use, yet complete games development toolkit. More recently the company behind GameMaker, YoYo Games, launched a new version called GameMaker: Studio, which allows games to be configured for a number of different platforms, including HTML5.
Using Studio, it's possible to import projects from older versions of GameMaker and in most cases get them working without much pain. In the case of Spelunky, which is quite a complex game, Kazemi did have to solve a number of issues, including sound problems and a broken rendering pipeline.
Even so, this is a few weeks of work to get an excellent indie game running inside a web browser. The result says as much about the quality of GameMaker as a toolset as it does about the original implementation and Kazemi's hard work.
The original game classes as freeware, so it's available to download and play via the Spelunky World website. But by porting it to HTML5 you no longer need to be running Windows and don't have to shell out for the XBLA version, either unless you long for that graphical update, multiplayer, and/or the ability to play from your couch.
If you'd like to try it out in your browser, head on over to the Tiny Subversions Spelunky game page.
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Clippers cruise to second Triple-A title
MVP Martinez pitches seven innings, Carlin slugs key homer
By Chris Jackson / Special to MLB.com | September 20, 2011 8:11 PM
Martinez followed a shaky first inning with six scoreless frames Tuesday as Columbus cruised to an 8-3 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers in the Triple-A National Championship Game at Isotopes Park.
The Clippers won behind Martinez, a Major League veteran who allowed three runs on six hits over seven innings and was named MVP.
"It's obviously an honor," he said. "But at the same time, it could have been one of a bunch of guys. I think I just figured in the right way, which I'm happy with. I think everyone deserves a lot of credit."
Martinez (1-0) gave up all of those runs and half of the hits in the first inning. He ended up walking three and striking out three.
"After the first inning, we knew we had some adjustments to make," Columbus catcher Luke Carlin said. "Obviously, the dryness here, he wasn't able to get a feel for his curveball right away or his changeup. His fastball was kind of running instead of sinking. He had to make some adjustments, and he did. He did a great job. He was able to make pitches when he needed to. He's definitely the MVP tonight."
Martinez credited Carlin for his quick turnaround.
"Luke kind of talked to me in the dugout," he said. "He told me to stay back a little bit, I was leaking. I was leaving the ball up. It's tough to pitch here, not just because the ball carries. Coming from the hot, humid weather on the East Coast to very dry [air], it's a little bit harder, the ball moves differently. It just took a while to get my feet wet and get adjusted."
The 28-year-old right-hander won all three of his postseason starts, allowing six runs over 22 innings for a 2.45 ERA.
"The whole team picked me up, defensively and offensively," Martinez said. "There were a lot of balls put in play, I didn't punch out 13 again. It's nice pitching with a lead, I can be a lot more aggressive. With guys on base, it's not as big of a deal."
Omaha put two on with one out in the ninth, but Chen Lee got David Lough to fly out to center field and Lorenzo Cain to ground out to shortstop to end the game.
"Whenever you go into a championship game, you want to win," Columbus manager Mike Sarbaugh said. "I think that's why we play the game. But in this type of game, it's different, it's one game and that's it. If you get timely hitting like we did tonight and good starting pitching, which we got, you win."
The Clippers snapped a 3-3 tie in the third as Tim Fedroff and Travis Buck started the inning with back-to-back singles to put runners at the corners. Jared Goedert roped an RBI double to left field and Beau Mills followed with a run-scoring single through the left side.
Sean O'Sullivan got Chad Huffman to ground into a double play, but Buck scored to make it 6-3.
Columbus tacked on an insurance run in the fourth as Juan Diaz singled, took second on a wild pitch, advanced to third on a fly ball to left and scored on Fedroff's bloop single.
Beau Mills' leadoff homer in the eighth capped the scoring.
"That's one thing about our team is that we never really push the panic button offensively," Carlin said.
The Storm Chasers jumped ahead in the first as Irving Falu walked and Lough singled through the right side with one out. Cain followed with a two-run triple to right-center and scored two batters later on John Whittleman's single to right.
The 3-0 lead was short-lived, however, as Huffman singled and Jerad Head walked with one out in the second. After Diaz flied out, Carlin crushed a three-run homer onto the berm beyond the right-field fence.
"I thought that was the key moment of the game, to be honest with you," Sarbaugh said. "Getting down, 3-0, early, for [Carlin] to come out and hit that and tie it up with one swing, that gave us some momentum."
Columbus became the second team to claim back-to-back titles in the six-year history of the Triple-A National Championship Game. Sacramento won consecutive crowns in 2007-08.
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Thelma and Louise ride again.
Fans of the 1991 classic road movie "Thelma & Louise" were treated to a déjà vu update on Thursday when Susan Sarandon took to Twitter, posting an update image of herself and co-star Geena Davis in their now iconic pose from the film.
"Inventors of the #selfie at it again. #ThelmaAndLouise," Sarandon tweeted, alongside dual then-and-now photos of the cinematic best friends.
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Back when the film was released, taking a selfie involved using a Polaroid camera and the resulting hard copy picture could only be shared via an envelope and mail carrier.
In a precursor to the current obsession of visually recording ourselves on smartphones and sharing on social media, Thelma (Davis) and Louise (Sarandon) famously snap a Polaroid of themselves as they prepare to set out on a two-day fishing trip to the mountains in Louise's 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible.
The Ridley Scott-directed movie was a critical and commercial success, earning six Academy Award nominations and winning best screenplay.
"Thelma & Louise" also featured Brad Pitt as a hitchhiking drifter with lust and robbery on his mind. It was a small but pivotal role that would help catapult the then little-known actor to international recognition.
Davis, 58, will next be seen on the big screen in the comedy "Me Him Her" (currently in post production), while Sarandon, 67, can be seen playing a profane grandma to Melissa McCarthy's titular character in "Tammy," hitting theaters July 2.
Inventors of the #selfie at it again. #ThelmaAndLouise pic.twitter.com/1yvbF8j4fF — Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) June 19, 2014


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text: The radiant Pedra coasters, created from pure, semi-precious agate, were the inaugural project in designer Anna Rabinowicz's line RabLabs. Almost a decade later, the set remains a treasured part of the collection, as well as the basis for many more of her pieces, including glass napkin rings, gold-leafed boxes, and suede and leather belts all topped with a smaller version of the hand-polished stone. But the elegance of the slice of agate, grounded by small rubber feet, makes the coaster a classic on its own. Available in azure, grass, teal, natural, fuchsia, eggplant, and burnt orange. Pedra coasters, 4.5" dia, $64 for set of 4, rablabs.com For more of What We Love, click here.


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I'm a fan of The New York Times, so I've been watching with interest this week as this story published on Monday about getting skin infections from gym equipment has crept up to the top of the newspaper's most popular articles list. This tells me people are concerned about getting MRSA from touching fitness equipment, or that they're getting ready to be after reading the article.
The article's popularity speaks to the real need for cleanliness in our industry's facilities. How often do you or your staff clean equipment? Do you offer sanitizing gel or hand wipes for members? If your gym is super clean, do you promote that to members and nonmembers alike? It could be a good selling point. We addressed this in a February 2010 article.
Our society is pretty concerned with germs in this day and age. Just look at all the antibacterial soap products that are available. Seems to me this NY Times article good be a good wake-up call to the fitness industry to clean up its act.


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It's the diagnosis that no one ever wants to receive, but one that an estimated 1.3 million people must face every year.
Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the world, striking women and men of every age and race. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and each year Arizona Spotlight and Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southern Arizona bring you Voices for the Cure, an opportunity for some of the countless people whose lives and loved ones have been touched by breast cancer to share their stories of courage, love, and hope.
Listening to their conversation, it's easy to tell that Rowan Frost and her son Tory Middlebrooks share a strong friendship. Their relationship was built during years of closeness in a single-parent family.
But, even the closest family bonds can be tested by the emotional strain of breast cancer. Rowan's diagnosis and treatment over a decade ago remains something they don't often talk about.
Voices for the Cure gave them a chance to share memories of that difficult time, and to talk about how hard it can be to tell someone you love how much you really need them...
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Last year, my sister and I used the "Perfect Roast Turkey" recipe from Martha Stewart and it was indeed perfect.
20 pound turkey, thawed
4 sticks of butter, room temp
1 bottle of white wine (dry)
2 teaspoons of sea salt
2 teaspoons of pepper
1 bunch of thyme
1 bunch of sage
1 head of garlic, cut in half
2 lemons, cut in half
Let the turkey set out at room temperature for 2 hours. Take out all of the inners from the turkey cavity. Pat the entire turkey down with a paper towel. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees with the rack in the lowest position.
In a saucepan, melt 3 sticks butter and combine with bottle of wine. Fold the cheesecloth to create a 4 layer piece that would cover the entire bird. Soak the cheesecloth in the butter and wine mixture.
In the turkey's large cavity, sprinkle half of the salt & pepper evenly. Stuff the turkey with the sage, thyme, garlic & lemon. Close up the cavity with its own skin using toothpicks. Tie the legs together with twine.
Rub the remaining 1 stick of butter on the outside of the turkey and sprinkle with remaining salt & pepper. Place the butter & wine soaked cheesecloth over the turkey, covering completely.
Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes. Baste with butter and wine basting liquid.
Reduce the oven to 350 degrees for the next 2 1/2 hours. Baste with butter & wine mixture every 30 minutes.
After the first 3 hours (30 min at 450 degrees and 2 1/2 hours at 350 degrees) remove the cheesecloth (it will be very brown). Bake for 1 more hour or until thermometer reads 180 degrees at the thickest part of the thigh.
Total cooking time 4 hours.
Transfer the turkey to a serving platter and let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.
The Gravy
Pour the pan juices from the turkey pan into a glass pitcher (or measuring cup). Let the fat settle to the top. Spoon off or pour off the fat and discard. Into a glass jar, put 1/3 cup of flour along with 1/3 cup of the hot pan juices. Shake well. Pour the flour mixture into the turkey pan along with the remaining juices. Place over a medium heat and scrape all of the bits off of the pan. Whisk or stir over medium heat until thickened. Serve warm.


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Students are invited to discover the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms. We provide engaging programs addressing New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, on-site at the museum and off-site at your school, for students of all ages (see below). The Stickley Museum is committed to being a resource for teachers and schools. For further details about any of the following programs or to collaborate on a program customized for your school or classroom, please contact the Education Director at 973-540-0311 or email .Please note: For on-site programs, schools are welcome to bring lunches for lunch on the grounds (as weather permits) or in our Education Room. Grades K-8
Our programs bring the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms to life for K-8 students. Tours are available for students of all ages, with Special Tours and Tour Packages available for Grades 2 - 4 and Grades 4 - 6. Student detectives in Grades 2 - 4 will enjoy investigating the museum on our Detective Tour, and students in Grades 4 - 6 will explore architecture on the Home Sweet Home Architecture Tour. Schools may choose to enhance these Special Tours with a full Tour Package. Tour Packages, which include lesson idea packets and/or In-School Classroom visits from a Museum Educator, engage students in activities preparing them for their visit to the Stickley Museum and providing follow-up after their visit. All tours address New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. For further information, please contact the Education Director at 973-540-0311 or email .
High Schools
The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms provides an ideal learning environment for high school students, especially students studying history, art history, fine arts, and crafts. Teachers may choose the Basic Tour, which provides a general overview of Gustav Stickley's life and the history of Craftsman Farms; a Special Interest Tour (focused on history, art history, philosophy, or highlighting a particular craft); or an Architecture Tour, which provides a special look at the history of domestic architecture, including Stickley's contributions, and interior and exterior architectural details of the Stickley Museum. Tours may also be customized for a teacher's specific needs. For further information, please contact the Education Director at 973-540-0311 or email .


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Chevrons have been trending for a while now in the home decor and fashion markets. Our Trend Watch spotted them in the paper scrapbook market a little bit ago. And now the inverted V-shaped pattern has hit the digital scrapbooking world, too. Here are just a few of the wonderful chevron-patterned products that caught my eye recently.
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KI Memories and Linda Roos both have some newer chevron products available through Jessica Sprague's Digital Store.
The KI Memories "Hot Date" collection (originally offered in print form) offers bright colors and fun chevrons throughout the collection. What really caught my eye, though, was the neutral alphabet with a tiny chevron pattern – just lovely!
Linda Roos' "Free Spirit Kit" offers two different chevron papers – one is a smaller turquoise patterned paper and the other one offers chevrons of varying colors on the same paper – both sized beautifully so as not to be overwhelming when used on a layout.
Two Peas In A Bucket
Two designers at Two Peas have new products that prominently feature chevrons.
Erica Hernandez's "Chevol: Big Kit" consists solely of 12 chevron-patterned papers. It includes a wide variety of colors and beautifully-muted tones that compliment the larger pattern well.
Jen Martakis' new overlay kit includes multiple chevron patterns that allow you to create your own papers.
Toolbox Kit Overlays – Chevron & Houndstooth
Jen's "Colorblast Celebration" collection also includes several chevron variations, including a free journaling card set.
Color Blast – Celebrate Patterns
Color Blast – Celebrate Journal Cards FREEBIE
Designer Digitals
Katie Pertiet, Studio Double D, and Pattie Knox from Designer Digitals have brand-new chevron-themed products available this week. [Disclaimer: This author is a long-time member of the Designer Digitals creative team.]
Katie's soft chevron brushes are a unique interpretation of the trend and true to Katie's softly-blended style of scrapbooking.
Studio Double D has a new layered template that utilizes chevrons as one of the main embellishments – this template makes a very bold and striking layout while still showcasing the main photo.
Pattie Knox has a soft pastel paper pack featuring a nice variety of chevron sizes perfectly themed for spring layouts.
Springtime Chevrons Paper Pack
The Lily Pad
Both Amy Martin and Amy Jaz Designs from The Lilypad have newer chevron-themed kits, too.
Amy Martin's "Winter Chevies" includes 15 different digital papers, all with varied sizes and colors of chevrons. Most chevron patterns alternate just two colors but this kit also offers a beautiful multi-colored chevron pattern that I was immediately drawn to.
Amy Jaz Designs' "You + Me" collection includes some very subtle chevron papers, embellishments, and templates.
A chevron pattern can make a bold statement and add a fun, modern touch to a layout. I love seeing the selections that digital designers have offered recently. There's a nice variety of patterns and colors – from soft, muted tones to bigger, bolder patterns – and truly something for every design style.
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We've been living with the new Firefox for some time, testing it in beta. Along the way, Mozilla renamed this release 3.5, from the working designation of 3.1. Is it justified? Very much so.
Users benefit from the addition of Private Browsing in Firefox 3.5. This has been present in the beta version from the first release and stops the browser recording your history or permanently caching files.
There are improvements to tabs as well: Firefox now opens with a second tab active and you can 'tear off' tabs into their own separate windows.
Speed is an increasingly hot topic, and 3.5 performs well in benchmark tests against previous versions. In our tests, it was nearly four times as fast as IE8 using the SunSpider JavaScript benchmark. The real progress is for developers.
HTML 5 enhancements dominate but, more importantly, XUL improvements make it easier to build add-ons. With an eye on mobile uses, geolocation is supported, enabling regionalised application development.
As always, Firefox defines the state-of-the-art.
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text: Heh. It took Dinan well over a year to produce the S3 335i, but so much of the work on that car was applicable to the 135i that it's now ready to go. Roundel sent Chris Wright up to drive it, so look for a story in the March issue. Wright is the guy who wrote about Dinan's last two M5s; made sense to me for him to do those stories because he drove M5s himself (E39 and E Whatever The Hell The New One Is), so he had a baseline for comparison. With the 135i, however, he had no experience, so we sent him from LA to Morgan Hill in a brand-new press car: no stress, just break it in carefully and bring it back. . . wring out DINAN's 135i, not the press car! So he picks up the press car and calls me ten minutes later to tell me he's falling in love with the car. Oh, Lord, what's going to happen when he gets the Dinan car to Laguna Seca? I guess you could get tired of the M5, what with that V10 and its pathetic 507 horsepower. . .


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LOS ANGELES - Tony Parker could only shake his head at the travails of the Los Angeles Lakers, who probably packed more drama and turmoil into this season than the Spurs point guard has experienced in his entire career with steady San Antonio.
Parker is just grateful the Spurs sidestepped the drama and kept moving steadily into the second round of the playoffs.
Parker scored 23 points, Kawhi Leonard and DeJuan Blair added 13 apiece, and San Antonio eliminated the injury-plagued Lakers with a 103-82 victory in Game 4 on Sunday night, completing a one-sided series with a second straight blowout on the road.
San Antonio trailed for fewer than five combined minutes in the four-game series, grinding out points and defensive stops with the steady professionalism of coach Gregg Popovich's best teams. The Lakers played the finale without Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Metta World Peace and two key reserves, tamping down most of the playoff vibe.
"It was just a weird feeling," Parker said. "Obviously, I am happy we won, but it was just weird. They were missing a lot of guys, so we're just happy to go to the next round."
Tim Duncan had 11 points and six rebounds for the second-seeded Spurs, who will face the winner of Denver's series with Golden State in the second round. They'll get plenty of rest after flattening the Lakers, who staggered through their first opening-round exit since 2007.
"Obviously, it wasn't a fair fight," Popovich said. "When you're a competitor, you want to compete on an even basis, and the Lakers weren't able to do that. ... Even though it wasn't a fair fight, we still want to win the series, and I'm glad we did. Our focus was great."
San Antonio never trailed in the clincher, leading by 25 points in one more businesslike effort against the seventh-seeded Lakers, who provided their usual drama right down to their last gasp.
After Duncan led the Spurs' blowout in Game 3, Parker took the lead in the clincher, scoring 15 points in the first half while exploiting the Lakers' hastily assembled backcourt. Los Angeles' top four guards are out with injuries, including backups Steve Blake and Jodie Meeks, and Parker was merciless against third-stringers.
"This is a good start for us," Duncan said. "We like the pace we're at right now. We like the rhythm we're at right now, and how healthy we are right now. Hopefully it can stay that way."
In his final game before unrestricted free agency, Dwight Howard scored seven points before getting ejected early in the third quarter for arguing. Pau Gasol had 16 points for the Lakers, who were swept from the postseason for the second time in three years despite a late courtside appearance by Bryant on crutches.
"It's like a nightmare," Howard said. "It's like a bad dream we couldn't wake up out of. That's what it felt like. It seemed like nothing could go right from the start."
There's almost no turbulence around the Spurs, who seamlessly replaced injured starting center Tiago Splitter in Game 4 with Australian rookie Aron Baynes, who had six points and played decent defense in his first NBA start.
The Lakers gave away thousands of white towels to their fans Sunday, and they acquired an unfortunate symbolism. They had just nine available players in uniform for the final minutes.
"I'm proud of them, because they fought," Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni said. "It was kind of a year that was all upside-down, but I appreciate the effort to get us into the playoffs. We just didn't have it."
After an unimpressive game featuring just two field goal attempts in 20 minutes, Howard was tossed with 9:51 left in the third quarter for his second technical foul. The All-Star center, furious with the Spurs' unpunished physical play, yelled a few parting words at the court after walking past general manager Mitch Kupchak in the tunnel to the locker room.
Afterward, Howard said he must "do a better job of keeping my cool."
"I hate it for him," D'Antoni said, lamenting the lack of fouls called against players guarding Howard. "He gets banged up so much in there that I'm sure he didn't mean to (get ejected), but he takes a pounding, and after a while, I guess his nerves were shot."
Moments later, Bryant got the solemn Staples Center crowd on its feet when he hobbled out of the tunnel to a seat behind the Lakers' bench, making his first appearance at courtside since tearing his Achilles tendon 16 days ago. Bryant, who might not be healthy by the start of next season, repeatedly yelled instructions and encouragement at the Lakers' young backcourt, Andrew Goudelock and Darius Morris, and fill-in starter Earl Clark.
The Spurs had control of this series from the start: They posted two methodical victories at home before sending the Lakers to their biggest home playoff defeat in their long franchise history in Game 3, 120-89. The clincher was more of the same, with the Lakers unable to mount enough teamwork to challenge the smooth Spurs.
The Spurs have swept three of their last four playoff series, winning every game in the first two rounds last season before losing in six games to Oklahoma City in the Western Conference finals. San Antonio is in the second round of the postseason for the fourth time in six seasons since their last championship in 2007.
NOTES: Gasol got a standing ovation when he left the game with 3:08 to play. The two-time NBA champion has one year left on his contract with the Lakers, but could be a trade chip in the Lakers' rebuild. ... Splitter has a sprained ankle and is out indefinitely, although his teammates think he can return during the second round. F Boris Diaw practiced with contact this weekend in his comeback from a back injury. ... The Lakers faced an 0-3 series deficit for the eighth time in franchise history - and for the eighth time, they were swept. ... Jack Nicholson and Lil Wayne watched at courtside, but both left early in the fourth quarter.


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Along with the long-awaited PC release of Batman: Arkham City in North America today, Warner Bros. and Rocksteady have delivered the Caped Crusader's trusty sidekick to us as well, neatly tied up with a pair of brand-new challenge maps and a couple of skins.
Tim Drake's Robin joins the staff of Arkham City's playable pals today in a bundle of downloadable content that'll only run you $7.00 if you didn't manage to score him with your preorder package.
Robin is playable in all of the game's challenge maps and comes with two of his own: Black Mask and Freight Train, the latter of which promises brawler-style gameplay on a 2D plane. Yum.
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The Pierpont Morgan Library II
The first of many photos of tall buildings
Empire State Building I
Skyscraper reflections II
Another skyscraper
The Pierpont Morgan Library III
Guggenheim II
Guggenheim I
Skyscraper reflections I
Guggenheim III
The Pierpont Morgan Library I
Guggenheim reflections
Skyscraper reflections III
Guggenheim V
Yet another skyscraper
More skyscrapers
The American Book Bindery Building
The Chrysler Building (first of many photos)
The Skrulls are here (reference likely to be lost on anyone who hasn't read issue 2 of the Fantastic Four)
The closest I got to the Flatiron building. (I'll have to come back for it.)
Empire State Building again
Yet more skyscrapers
Skyscraper reflections IV
Colourful building
Two towers
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Combine two amazing adventures in one unforgettable 11-day trip that takes in the wonder of Machu Picchu and the mystical Amazon River. Ride the scenic train to the famous Inca ruins, then venture deep into the rainforest on a riverboat, spotting wildlife along the way. From the pinnacle of a fascinating civilization to the depths of pristine wilderness, this journey will ignite your passion for adventure.
What's Included
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Traditional Andean Experience, Urubamba
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Cusco Planetarium, Cusco
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Wildlife Rescue Centre and Butterfly Farm, Iquitos
Your G for Good Moment: Parque de la Papa (Potato Park), Urubamba
Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay
Your Discover Moment: Cusco. Arrival transfer. Two-day Sacred Valley tour including Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Pisac ruins and pre-Inca salt pans. Traditional pachamanca-style dinner. Scenic train and guided tour of Machu Picchu. Three-day (2 nts) aboard the Amatista Amazon Riverboat. Orientation tour of Iquitos. Launches and land excursions with our expert naturalist team. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Explore ancient ruins off the beaten path in the Sacred Valley with our expert guide, meet local artisans in a local village, take in mountain views on the scenic train to Machu Picchu, Explore the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve – the largest national park in Peru, dine on food fresh from the jungle, spot pink dolphins on the Amazon River, interact with members of the local community, learn the intricacies of Amazon wildlife
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
Last minute bookings of this trip when choosing the 1-day Inca Trail option will be on an "on request" basis only. To make a booking request of a tour which includes the Inca Trail G Adventures requires your full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number.
Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.
3. Pace
To see as much as possible in a short period of time, this is a fast paced tour with some very early mornings and long days. We recommend booking pre and/or post nights in Lima, should you want some time to rest and explore on your own.
4. All travellers are required to pay the tax on domestic flights in Peru. Foreign travellers are exempt form this, and proving you are indeed a foreign traveller can be done by providing us with your international ticket number (ITN). Travellers who do not submit international ticket numbers at least 30 days prior to Day 1 of their tour will be required to pay the domestic tax on all included flights.
5. Water Levels – please note that excursions and activities while on the boat are dependent on fluctuating water levels and are subject to change.
Group Leader Description
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a G Adventures representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 16 (land), Max 28 (riverboat).
Meals Included
10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. On truck trips in Africa, aboard the expedition ship Explorer or our Galapagos yachts, while trekking in remote regions etc. food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Meals and unlimited bottled water are included on board the Amatista, drinks extra.
Minibus/van, train, plane, walking.
Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hotels (8 nts), Amatista Amazon Riverboat (2 nts).
About Accommodation
Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Peru (even in upgraded hotels). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.
Cabins on board the Amatista all have exterior view windows with air conditioning and private bathrooms. Also please note that they are set up as twins but can be converted into a double bed if requested.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
An arrival transfer is included when you arrive on Day 1, or if you arrive up to three days prior provided that you have booked your pre-accommodation through National Geographic Journeys in our joining hotel. Due to customer experience and quality considerations, all services related to the tour must be continuous.
Our driver will be waiting for you with a National Geographic Journeys sign with your name on it, and they will be waiting for you outside the luggage hall. There most likely will be many signs, so please check carefully for your name.
FINDING YOUR TRANSFER – As you walk out of the airport there will be many drivers holding signs with agency or passenger names as well as taxi drivers asking you if you require their services. These are NOT our drivers and you should not accept their services. Please wait for our designated transfer person with a National Geographic Journeys sign board.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned, so you may arrive at any time. Similarly the last day is a departure day in which no activities are planned.
Your CEO will contact you at the hotel on Day 1 and make sure you are settled comfortably. If you arrive late, they will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning. Your CEO will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
G Adventures Office Lima, Peru.
During office hours (Weekdays, 9-6pm Local Time): +51 1 241 1650 or 01 241 1650 (from mobile within Peru) or 241 1650 (from payphone within Peru)
After hours Emergency number: +51 99 758 2712,
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
Finishing Point Instructions
Lima is a great city – should you wish an extra night or two, pre or post tour, please speak to your booking agent.
What to Take
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.
Packing List
• Knee-length socks
• Loose-fitting, light coloured hiking pants
• Loose-fitting, light coloured long-sleeved shirts
• Pack liners to waterproof bags
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Smart Dress:
• Smart outfit (For evenings out)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Visas and Entry Requirements
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
The currency in Peru is the Nuevo Sol (PEN).
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances. Visa cards are the most widely accepted cards. While ATMs are widely available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work in Latin America. Check with your bank.
You should be aware that to purchase products or services on a credit card a fee of 5%-10% usually applies.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money, a combination of US dollar cash and cards is best. Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
We do not recommend bringing travellers cheques as they are very difficult to change in country.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE TIP: Please be advised that slightly torn notes, notes that have been heavily marked or are faded may be difficult to exchange. It is best to bring notes in fairly good condition, in denominations lower than 100USD (or equivalent).
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
It is customary in Latin America to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $5-10 USD per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-25 USD per person, per week can be used.
On board the riverboat, we recommend tipping $15 per day. There will be two envelopes left by the staff one,for guides and one for crew. The recommended breakdown is 50% for the naturalist staff and 50% for the crew. This is only a suggestion as we understand that tipping is a personal choice.
Optional Activities
Aguas Calientes
- Butterfly House Visit
- Hot Springs Visit (3USD per person)
- Mandor Gardens Visit
Inca Trail
- 1-day Inca Trail Hike
Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu Visit (75-120USD per person)
- Inca Bridge Visit (Free)
- Cusco City Tour (45PEN per person)
- Inka Museum (10PEN per person)
- Horseback Riding (150PEN per person)
- Whitewater Rafting Urubamba (165PEN per person)
- Lima City Tour (130-186PEN per person)
- Magic Circuit of Water and Dinner Show (68USD per person)
- Pachacamac and Paso Horse Show (69-98USD per person)
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Please note your Adventure travels to high altitude. This is medically defined as anything over 8,000 feet (2,440 meters). Most people can travel to 8,000 feet with minimal effects. However, everyone reacts to altitude differently and altitude sickness can on set with some people irrespective of fitness and age. For details on how to best prepare and what to do in the unlikely event you are effected on your Adventure, please consult your physician.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
Trip Specific Safety
Care should be taken when wandering around on your own in central Lima, as some areas can be dangerous and pickpockets are daring.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
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Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Max Pax
Max 16, avg 12
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Day 1: Lima
Get ready for a very busy tour exploring the best of Peru in a week. We recommend booking a pre-night in Lima (in particular if your flight arrives into Lima in the evening) to recover from international flights and rest up before the excitement.
Additional Notes:
Please note that if you booked the Lima Cooking Class it does not include extra time in Lima and we highly recommend booking pre-trip accommodation. You will be picked up from your hotel at approx 10:00 am (10:30 from Aug-Dec) and taken to a local market and restaurant to prepare and enjoy a traditional Peruvian meal. You will return to your hotel around 13:00.
Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Peru (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Private Vehicle (0.75-1.00 hours)
Day 2: Lima/Urubamba (1B, 1D)
Board an early flight to Cusco then head to the Sacred Valley. Explore the pre-Inca salt pans of Las Salineras and tour the Maras and Moray ruins. Enjoy a traditional pachamanca-style meal of local specialties.
Additional Notes:
There are some very early morning starts on this trip to make the best use of our time and see as much as we can of Peru in a week.
Included Activities:
Moray Ruins Guided Tour
Las Salineras Pre-Incan Salt Pans Guided Tour
Traditional Pachamanca Dinner
Plane (1.00-1.50 hours)
Times includes all stops and visits enroute through the Sacred Valley.
Private Vehicle (6.00-8.00 hours, 95km)
Day 3: Urubamba (1B, 1L)
Continue exploring the Sacred Valley with a visit to the "Parque de la Papa" ("Potato Park"). An exclusive experience for Journeys travellers and part of G Adventures for Good, you'll walk through this rural community with a local guide to learn about potato cultivation, weaving, and the importance of both to Andean culture. Also, explore the Ollantaytambo and Pisac ruins and visit the G Adventures-supported Sacred Valley Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosqo.
Included Activities:
Traditional Andean Experience
Parque de la Papa (Potato Park)
Pisac Ruins Guided Tour
Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley
Ollantaytambo Ruins Guided Tour
Times includes all stops and visits enroute through the Sacred Valley.
Private Vehicle (7.00-8.00 hours)
Day 4: Urubamba/Aguas Calientes (1B)
For serious archaeology buffs, there is time for an optional independent visit to Machu Picchu before the guided tour the following morning.
Additional Notes:
Please bear in mind that the town has several amenities, but is also geographically remote meaning services are sometimes more basic than one would assume. As the only option for travellers visiting Machu Picchu, the development of infrastructure has happened quite quickly, much without proper planning, and the focus on providing quality service may not be up to the standards experienced in other parts of the country.
Those who have chosen the option in advance to hike the "1-day Inca Trail" will disembark the train at km 104 to begin the trek. The trail rises steeply up into the mountains and will take hikers past the archaeological sites of Wiñay Wayna and Inti Pata, where the local guide will provide insights into the fascinating culture of the Incas en route to the trek's culmination at the Sun Gate. Enjoy a packed lunch along the way and reach the Sun Gate in the late afternoon with a chance for a preliminary exploration of Machu Picchu before the guided tour on Day 5. Transfer by bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes to rejoin the group and spend the night in a hotel. If time permits, take an optional visit to the nearby hot springs to soak your sore muscles.
1-day Inca Trail option:
Approximate Distance: 11 km
Estimated hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Private Vehicle (1.00-2.00 hours)
Train (1.50 hour(s))
Day 5: Aguas Calientes/Cusco (1B)
Enjoy a guided tour of the Machu Picchu ruins. Get free time to explore on your own or take an optional visit to the Inca Bridge before returning to Cusco by train.
Included Activities:
Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Local bus (0.25 hour(s))
Train (2.00-3.00 hours, 118km)
Private Vehicle (2.00-2.50 hours, 95km)
Day 6: Cusco (1B)
Please remember that star gazing is completely weather dependent and sometimes there can be cloudy skies.
Additional Notes:
Please note that if you pre-book the Peru Culinary Bundle, on day 6 you will be picked up from your hotel at approx 12:30 and taken to a local market and restaurant to prepare and enjoy a traditional Peruvian meal. You will return back to your hotel around 16:00.
Included Activities:
Cusco Planetarium
Day 7: Cusco/Iquitos (1B, 1L)
Feel free to bring your bathing suit to the restaurant as they have a pool to cool off in.
Additional Notes:
There are no direct flights to Iquitos, you will have to change planes in Lima.
With a stopover in Lima.
Private Vehicle
Day 8: Iquitos (1B, 1L, 1D)
Relax and soak in the natural beauty of the wild rainforest onboard the Amazon Riverboat. Step out on deck to watch the riverbanks go by, and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as grey and pink dolphins.
Naturalist guides will lead jungle excursions by skiff and on foot, give lectures, and point out unique species of bird and marine life as you explore the smaller tributaries of the river.
Additional Notes:
Please note that embarkation points, excursions, and activities while on the riverboat are dependent on fluctuating water levels and are subject to change.
Included Activities:
Wildlife Rescue Centre and Butterfly Farm
Boat Excursion on the Amazon River
Night Time Boat Excursion
Day 9: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)
Head out into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve on a boat excursion and search for monkeys, sloths, and macaws. In the afternoon, take a walk through the jungle and visit a local community to learn about their traditions. After dinner, opt to go on a night excursion to Piranha Creek.
Included Activities:
Pacaya Samiria Reserve Birdwatching Excursion
Pacaya Samiria Reserve Wildlife Excursion
Pacaya Samiria Reserve Land Excursion
Amatista Riverboat
Day 10: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve/Lima (1B)
In the early morning explore the shoreline by boat, keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife. Leave the peacefulness of the river behind and visit a manatee rescue centre on the way to catching your flight back to Lima. Enjoy the evening in the city.
Included Activities:
Amazon River Excursion
Amazonian Manatee Rescue Centre Visit
Amatista Riverboat
Private Vehicle (1.50 hour(s))
Plane (3.00 hour(s))
Day 11: Lima (1B)
Depart at any time.
Included Activities:
Departure Day