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Pet column: Some of the truth about cats
Special to the Tribune
Cats, wild and domestic, fascinate scientists and pet owners alike. However, shelters overflow with stray and abandoned cats. The reason is a lack of understanding of the unique qualities and the real needs of the species. Cats are the pet least likely to receive veterinary care, including basic vaccinations. They are assumed to be self regulating, self entertaining, and just plain "selfish." Here are some cat truths. –
Coat color determines personality. Limited studies give credence to this idea, but it's mostly human lore – that calicos and tortoiseshells have way too much attitude, for example. There's a thought that black cats have been victimized through the centuries because they are among the most friendly felines and thus were easiest to catch.
Milk and fish are favored and nutritional treats. Many cats refuse milk and fish. After kittenhood, a cat's digestive tract usually becomes lactose intolerant so that drinking milk brings diarrhea and stomach upset. Milk offers no nutritional benefit. Fish is not a natural cat food, lacking taurine which is essential for feline health. Working cats on ships ate rodents.
Being independent and aloof is a typical trait. Cats hunt alone but naturally form communities. Pet cats most often are affectionate with humans and each other with no competition for food. A shy or wary cat will blossom with time, nonthreatening enticements and patience.
Pregnant women should avoid pet keeping. Toxoplasmosis infection can come from direct contact with cat waste, but most often comes from a person eating rare meat. Contracting the disease is remote, especially if the litter box is changed with gloves on, hands are washed with soap, and no stray cats are handled. The best precaution is simply for someone other than mom to take on litter box cleaning duty.-
Humans get punished if they offend their feline. Unusual or undesirable behaviors such as spraying signal a medical issue or stress. Cats do not act in spite, nor do they exert what is termed "dominance." Behaviorists have determined that fear causes cat aggression.
Punishment works – you can't train a cat. Teaching a cat house manners is no different than teaching a human child or a dog. Positive reinforcement or withholding attention or a treat gets a point across without causing anxiety or defensive aggression while preserving the human-animal bond.
They always land on their feet. Agile and flexible, cats can turn in the air to right themselves if a fall is high enough and there is enough space to twist body and tail in time. Even then, broken bones, jaws, and internal injuries can result. Cats do not always land on their four paws.
Purring and kneading mean contentment. Purring does signal contentment. In addition, in both wild and domestic cats, purring can signal pain, illness, stress or need. The purr may helps a cat calm and heal. There are a variety of purr tones. Kneading, and even drooling, in a human lap is thought to be kitten communication transferred from queen mom to person caretaker.
Night vision is perfect. With large eyes for their body size cats can make the most of dim light for hunting success at dusk and dawn. Felines need only one-sixth the brightness humans need to detect movement and light changes. Focus is poor, however. Cats cannot see any better than people in total darkness.
Black cats are bad luck. In many countries, black cats are good luck. White cats are the ones who bring on the bad.
Visit the shelter to discover how a fascinating feline can challenge your mind, enrich your life, and warm your home.
– Provided by the Lake Tahoe Humane Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to help "Keep Tahoe Kind." Dawn Armstrong is the executive director.


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Departure of offensive guard Asiata could be felt by CU
Colorado's depth along the offensive line got thinner with the departure of sophomore-to-be guard Pauley Asiata this week.
Big things were expected of the 6-foot-5, 295-pounder from Honolulu. During the final week of the 2011 regular season, CU offensive line coach Steve Marshall told me that he expected Asiata to be a top candidate to start in 2012. Last winter, Scout.com ranked Asiata a four-star recruit — the only signee above three stars in Colorado's class that signed in 2011.
Asiata got his feet wet by playing 41 snaps from scrimmage last season in four games. He played solely on special teams in several other games.
Offensive guard was going to be a thin position even before Asiata's departure. Last year's starters at guard, Ryan Miller and Ethan Adkins, were seniors. So were reserves Shawn Daniels, Sione Tau and Blake Behrens.
Marshall told me that he may try at least one tackle at guard. I'm guessing that could include David Bakhtiari (6-4, 295), who started at right tackle in 2010 and at left tackle in 2011. If Bakhtiari moves inside it would open a spot for sophomore-to-be Alexander Lewis (6-6, 270), who, with his height and great feet, projects as a left tackle and is said to have a bright future.
Other potential candidates at guard include sophs-to-be Daniel Munyer and Kaiwi Crabb, who also play center; senior-to-be tackle Ryan Dannewitz; and redshirt-freshman Stephane Nembot, who converted to the offensive line from defensive end early last season. Thus far, CU has a commitment from one offensive guard in the current recruiting cycle: Gerrad Kough (6-4, 270) of Pomona, Calif.
It was no secret that Asiata had his challenges academically at CU.
"All I can say is I'm sorry. … I'd like to apologize to all the fans and I'm sorry I let them down," Asiata told the Boulder Daily Camera.

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Once I got to about Grade 5 on piano, I started to tackle the work of Debussy (looks simple, but the magic is in the emotion!) and Clair de Lune is one of the pieces I did first, with my heavy handed chords and clumsy right hand.
But readers! I was only 12!
Here is the piece if you are unfamiliar…or maybe you should press play anyway as we continue on with the piece!….
Now, back to make up…
The collection is inspired by the majestic beauty of the Parisian skyline. Boasting
an array of divine hues that will leave you utterly radiant and packaging that is playfully chic, this
collection will undoubtedly give you the je ne sais quoi of a seductively chic Parisian temptress.
There is one product from this collection that's got me squealing…can you guess what it is:
First the Face & Eye Colours
(£18.50 each)
3 limited edition face and eye colours made with ingredients like Jojoba Oil and Orange Flower Water.
067 Silvery Moon:
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068 Paper Moon:
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069 Blue Moon:
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I think these look gorgeous – the packaging looks like it's sturdy cardboard to me, so it would be interesting to see how bulky it is.
I think both Blue Moon (avoiding the actual blue) and Paper Moon would work well on the face and eyes. Silvery Moon appeals to me the most cos I love my golds and greys, but I would say so far, Paper Moon seems like the most versatile.
I will also be interesting to see what the texture is like – I like my eye colours soft and mega pigmented, I like my cheek colours to be sheer and not too shimmery – will these meet both requirements?
6 New Pencil Eyeliners:
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Carefully created with a blend of White Lily Extract and Grape Seed Oil, these eyeliners glide on smoothly and are waterproof as well as smudge?proof, thus effortlessly taking you from cool days to glamorous nights.
Another look from their website – note they seem to possibly have a sparkly edge here?
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I have a few Paul & Joe pencils from previous collections and they are pretty good. I like the fact that these are waterproof, as it happens I am looking for WP pencils for my upcoming holiday! Angel and Aubergine look good to me, what do you think?
Ok so now….the LIPSTICKS!
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These are just purrrrrrrfect! Containing Olive and Apricot Seed Oil, these creamy lipsticks have a sparkle and of course…cat heads!
066 Clair de Lune: Soft, romantic pink:
067 Over the Moon: Elegant Orange:
068 Moon Shadow: Exotic Red:
Argh – don't know if I will be able to bring myself to use these. The ears will be the first to go, right? No one wants an earless cat!
My favourite shade? Elegant Orange although I think Exotic Red looks pretty and wearable too.
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You know, sometimes I will sit there and literally spend a good hour just thinking about a new concept to draw to add as a lesson here at Dragoart. What really gets me when I zone off into space, is the fact that when I finally do realize what I'm gonna sketch, it's something that should have been done a long time ago. That is the case with this next tutorial. I can't believe that I have never thought about this idea before knowing the fact how much my beginning drawing life has always been consumed with creatures, and dragons. Today, I am going to have so much fun showing you guys a new chibi creature to create. Almost everybody loves chibis, and even more love dragons. I came up with a super cool, cute, and fun idea to do as a lesson, and it is called "how to draw a chibi Chinese dragon", step by step. I totally can't believe that I never did a chibi Chinese dragon before. I mean, if you look in the dragons section there is a good amount of tutorials that are on Chinese and Japanese based dragons. I know I submitted a lesson on a plain old chibi dragon, but never on a Chinese version. This idea came to me when I was staring at my ceramic incense figure. It is of a six headed Chinese dragon with incense plates built right into every roaring mouth. One of the faces looked sort of cute if it was twisted or tweaked in a certain way. Now because this figure is small, I got the idea to do a chibi version of a Chinese dragon, and the design I drew came out looking so incredibly awesome. I really like the face, and all the shades I used when I colored it in. I know that you guys will fall in love with this lesson, as you too will "draw a chibi Chinese dragon" of your own. Remember, you can customize the drawing as wish with each passing step. It's always fun to add something of yourself when following a drawing tutorial. Anyways, let me shut up because I know you want to get busy with this fantasy creature of myth. I will be back soon enough with more fun, so stay tuned in to see what pops up next!
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Cameron University staff members Jenny Breeden and James Isham are the recipients of the Spring 2013 semester's Pickaxe Awards, which recognize full-time Cameron employees who have made an extraordinary effort on Cameron's behalf. Breeden is the program coordinator for the Southwest Area Health Education Center, and Isham is the heavy equipment operator in the Department of Physical Facilities. Each received a $500 stipend and a commemorative award.
The Pickaxe Award is presented each semester to recognize full-time employees whose performance exceeds the expectations of their job descriptions. The award recipients have made a contribution and/or commitment that has resulted in a significant difference to Cameron students, visitors, or other employees, or whose commitment to their job responsibilities, department, or the university stands out as a clear example to all other employees. Award recipients must have been employed full-time at least one year at Cameron. Nominations were made by Cameron students, faculty and staff. Recipients were selected by the university's Executive Council.
Breeden was recognized for her outreach to individuals in need and her work in the Lawton/Fort Sill community to provide healthcare resources at little or no cost to uninsured persons. She was nominated by a team of eight Cameron employees, who said Breeden "is the most creative person we have ever known at finding resources" to respond to the needs of low income of students and members of the community. The nominated cited her role in the establishment of Hearts That Care Free Clinic, which helps provide medical care to uninsured individuals, as well as her work to identify assets that will provide a mobile dentist service to provide free care to needy children.
Breeden also plays a positive role in the lives of Cameron students. In addition to assisting students who are pursuing careers in health professions by identifying job shadowing and placement opportunities, she is a champion for Cameron students who are facing severe disabilities. "In just the last year, she has endeavored nonstop to attempt to find physicians and hospital services for two international students with severe disabilities," the nomination says. Breeden takes it upon herself to transport these students to medical appointments and to identify possible courses of treatment. She often pays for appointments out of her own pocket and has successfully identified a surgeon who will donate her services free of charge.
"She often buys groceries for students that are faced with dire circumstances while they work hard to succeed academically," the nomination continues. "Without the assistance Jenny offers, these students would have very little hope of having a chance to overcome their serious challenges."
Isham was recognized for his contributions to making Cameron's campus "a beautiful and inviting campus," according to one nominator, who also referred to him as a "self-starter who does quality work and makes sure his duties are handled in a professional and timely manner." Other nominators concurred. "He is good to help other departments as needed as well as outside contractors that may require his help," one wrote, referring to Isham's willingness to assist independent contractors who may need his expertise while working on the Cameron campus.
In addition, Isham's positive attitude was acknowledged. One nominator said, "James always makes a point to acknowledge you and is very friendly to everyone. He is always willing to help out in any way he can."
He was also cited for maintaining Cameron's heavy equipment so that it is always ready for use in order to avoid delaying projects.
One nominator concluded the nomination by saying, "We are lucky to have him in Physical Facilities and need more like him."
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) - A man on a mission to mow lawns -- free of charge -- in all 50 states stopped in Nashville on Wednesday.
Rodney Smith Jr. runs the organization "Raising Men Lawn Care Service," which provides free lawn care for the elderly, disabled, single moms and veterans.
"I'm just a man on a mission by God, fulfilling all his work," Smith said.
Smith got to Tennessee on Tuesday and was looking for veterans, single mothers, and elderly and disabled people who need their lawns mowed.
"A lot of the people that we mow for are mainly elderly and on fixed incomes, and they really can't afford to pay anyone to mow their lawns, so when we can come cut them for free, they can use those funds for medication and food and other things they really need," Smith said.
Smith said social media is his key to find people to help in each state. It brought him to the Murfreesboro lawn of Phil Barnett, who served in the Navy for more than 30 years.
"It's a nice thing. It's great to be appreciated," Barnett said. "Remember, I'm old enough to remember when people came back from Vietnam, and they were not appreciated. Today, the military members and their families are greatly appreciated for their sacrifices."
In addition to helping out veterans and others, Smith also wants to inspire young children to help out in their own communities.
"The mission, the goal of this whole thing is to inspire kids to get out there and make a difference in their community with a lawnmower," Smith said.
9-year-old Clarksville resident Ryan Youngquist is one of those children who is participating in Smith's "50 Yard Challenge," which encourages children to mow lawns for free in their neighborhoods. He helped Smith cut lawns in the Middle TN area Wednesday.
It's a chore Youngquist was already doing before accepting the challenge, which comes with a final reward of a free lawnmower.
"My grandfather fell off the steps about six months ago and hurt his shoulder, so I've been mowing his grass ever since," Youngquist said.
He said it feels good to help people.
"Because like Mr. Smith says, I'm able, other people aren't," Youngquist said.
Smith started his journey across the country in May. Mississippi is his next stop. He plans to finish his 50 state mission with a plane trip to Hawaii in July.


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I just asked Maria what Kirstie Alley is selling and why she's pimping herself all over Barbara Walters, forgetting that she's on that Dancing Stars show and must not be eliminated yet. This, apparently, is how she's trying to secure votes: by telling people that John Travolta isn't gay. Full Story
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text: OJW, Deuce, and myself are getting together to do an informal football clinic on Thursday, July 5th in the Tampa/Orlando area and would like to open it up and invite others if anyone is interested. We will go from roughly 10 am to 5 pm. We will talking a bit about the TCU 4-2-5 defense as well as other topics. If you definitely will be attending, send me an email with your name and what school you coach at to firstname.lastname@example.com. Right now, we are having it at someone's house, but if more than a few want to come, I need to know so we can get a bigger facility to host the clinic. Thanks and hope to see you there.


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Justin Bieber blamed a hairline fracture in his foot for his unsteady sobriety test following a DUI arrest in Miami, Florida in January.
The Baby hitmaker was taken into custody after he was reportedly caught drag racing and he was subsequently charged with driving under the influence (DUI), resisting arrest without violence and driving with an expired driver's license.
Last month, 10 hours of surveillance footage featuring Bieber's time behind bars was released to the media, and in one clip the 20 year old appeared to be struggling to walk in a straight line.
And now a Miami Beach police document, released on Tuesday, details his performance on various sobriety tests.
It also documents Bieber's claims that he was nursing an injured foot following a skateboarding accident three months earlier, which left him unable to walk properly.
The report reads: "He (Bieber) appeared to have great difficulty." The arresting officer also noted that the singer appeared to "sway and have leg tremors during one of the tests, and also winced as if in pain."
The documents also detail Bieber's defensive attitude towards the cops while in custody, suggesting he was initially "agitated and condescending" and frequently used profanity.
The report quotes Bieber as saying, "I'm 19 years old. I'm just out having a good time. What were you doing when you were 19?"
The officer told the pop idol that he was not driving around in a Lamborghini at his age, to which Bieber responded, "Yeah, well, I bet you didn't have millions of dollars in your bank account either."
The singer also mentioned that he took anti-anxiety medication whenever he feels "closed in".
Results from drug tests taken by police suggested the presence of the active ingredient in marijuana and Xanax, an anti-anxiety drug, in Bieber's system at the time of his arrest. A Breathalyzer test detected traces of alcohol in his system, but it was below the 0.02 blood alcohol level allowed for drivers under the age of 21.
Bieber will head back to Miami to face trial on 5 May.
Justin Bieber blamed a hairline fracture in his foot for his unsteady sobriety test following a DUI arrest in Miami, Florida in January.


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Coffee cream & walnut cupcakes
Nutrition and extra info
- Can be frozen un-iced
Nutrition: per cake
- kcal247
- fat18g
- saturates10g
- carbs18g
- sugars12g
- fibre0g
- protein3g
- salt0.29g
- 100g butter, well softened
Butter is made when lactic-acid producing bacteria are added to cream and churned to make an…
- 100g light muscovado sugar
- 100g self-raising flour
- 2 large eggs
The ultimate convenience food, eggs are powerhouses of nutrition, packed with protein and a…
- 2 tsp instant coffee, mixed with 100ml/3½fl oz boiling water, then cooled
- 25g walnut half, chopped, plus 12 more for the tops
For the topping
- 200ml tub mascarpone (you'll find this with the soft cheeses)
- 2 tbsp light muscovado sugar
Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and make sure there's a shelf ready in the middle. Line a 12-hole bun tin with fairy cake cases. Beat the butter, sugar, flour and eggs with 4 tsp of the coffee and a pinch of salt until creamy. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
Spoon the mix into the cases (start by adding 1 heaped tsp to each, then go back and top them up – that way they should all be of equal size), then bake for 18-20 mins until light golden and springy. Cool for a few mins in the tin, then lift the cakes out and cool completely on a rack.
Put the mascarpone, 3 tsp more of the coffee and the sugar into a large bowl, then beat together. Spread a dollop of the coffee cream onto the top of each cake, then finish with a walnut half. The cakes are best if they're iced fairly near the time of eating, so if you're making ahead, whip up the mascarpone mix, keep in the fridge, beat it again, then spoon onto the cakes just before serving. Un-iced cakes will keep up to 2 days in an airtight container.
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I keep getting email's notifying me of my upcoming meetings. This would be fine, but i never asked it to do this.
I use Gmail for email and Google Calendar for my scheduling. On my laptop Mail.app and iCal are linked to my Google account although I never use either of them.
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7:27 pm Now we're trying to out-Greek yogurt each other? "Possibly the best Greek yogurt in the world." POSSIBLY?
7:31 pm Classic Billy Crystal into where he steps into movies. His face hurts a lot. This might be funnier if I had seen any of these.
Tamara: Was that a Men's Warehouse joke?
Billy is wearing coattails. He looks even shorter.
It sounds like someone's phone has a terrible ringtone. (NOTE: FURTHER IN THE SHOW WE WILL REALIZE THIS IS HAPPENING ON EVERYONE'S TV, THANK GOD.)
Christopher: Upp, European teeth.
If Billy Crystal made the Jonah Hill fat joke about a woman, the world would explode.
Tone down the orchestra.
7:43 pm Someone won already? Hugo for Cinematography and Production Design. Why is this husband and wife team not sitting together? Her face looks like Donatella Versace's.
Pharrell brought out the wannabee steel drums.
They just showed a shot of Jennifer Lopez from The Back-up Plan.
McDonald's commercial — he's definitely not going to love you if you keep eating those fries girl.
7:53 pm "I'll have what she's having." Rob Reiner's mother made it into the the Academy Awards!
J.Lo: there will be nipple. Costume Design goes to The Artist, a period piece, shocker. Make-up will too. Goes to The Iron Lady.
7:58 pm Weird moment with Cameron and J.Lo that cannot be explained. "Thanks Meryl, for keeping me employed for the last 34 years." Woah sir.
8:05 pm Sandra Bullock looks SO serious. Makes reference to China, which is just so funny and oppressed and probably not allowed to watch this show. A Separation wins, and the fact that this dude wrote his speech out, it seems legit.
Is that Nick Nolte's son? Ouch.
Christian Bale is SO. HOT.
I swear Octavia Spencer is sitting next to Billy Crudup. I swear it.
8:19 pm Did Christopher Guest do this little bit? Plus 1.
Everyone says Bradley Cooper is gay? Not I. Though I guess he did date Renee…
Film editing is my favorite category no joke. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo wins. We're debating who we would date of these two. "We're the editors, so, thank you," they basically say. Hugo wins for Sound Editing; Bradley Cooper says "Yeah." And the winners give a great speech: "I just basically want to thank everybody" is the gist, but funny.
Sound Mixing, a totally different category than Sound Editing. Hugo wins, again. The guy who gets up there has shoulders like the dude from The Incredibles.
8:34 pm We got the Muppets and Cirque in the stage. Tell me, people who know, how this works.
The Frenchman is really trying to make it in America.
8:40 pm Robert Downey Jr. just Tebowed? Gwyneth is without cape but looks good. Also look at her lack of botox! Girlfriend's face is moving all over the place.
Best Doc winners for Undefeated are hot. BLEEEEPPPP.
8:46 pm Academy: We invited Chris Rock, so we're not racist.
Rango wins. Tamara confuses Gore Verbinski with Gore Vidal and was wondering why he won Best Animated movie. The real Gore thanks "the real world chameleon Mr. Johnny Depp."
8:51 pm Emma Stone is drunk and loving Visual Effects. A subtle dig at Anne Hathaway and she's winning the moment. Hugo wins the real moment though, after much discussion in my living room over whether Planet of the Apes was good.
9:01 pm Rooney Mara actually looks happy as Christopher Plummer wins for Best Supporting Actor. We're trying to not be ageist but we're being ageist. "When I first emerged from my mother's womb…" he says.
Tamara: Jonah Hill has had bitchface on all night. Elaine, his "long-suffering wife" is a lot younger than him.
9:09 pm Billy Crystal pretending to read the minds of audience members is the first time he's been good this night.
MUSIC. Penelope Cruz comes out. Tamara: She's from Spain, so we have to play this music. The Artist wins, by a dude "who has no formal training." Christopher: He's a HACK.
Best Original Song. Bret Mackenzie is still, I believe, the less sexy Conchord.
9:24 pm Angelina, a lot of vag. Look at that pose. And the makeup that she did herself. Remember when she didn't look like this? Actually looks like a call girl. Her forehead is starting to get a Julia Robert's quality.
Adapted Screenplay — "Our beautiful Italian flower!"
Woody Allen is such a dick and doesn't show up for winning for Midnight in Paris.
Christopher on a local Bank of America commercial: I assume this is only showing here.
9:36 pm Mila aka hottie who got to grind some nerds.
Bridesmaids. On size mattering — Maya Rudolph: Yes but not length.
Tuba Atlantic does not win, but the dude that does says "Now I don't have to wait until the wedding to tell the world how brilliant she is." Legitimately crying now.
Camera does not know where Documentary Feature is. Of course. I love the way people who actually are from Pakistan say Pakistan. Sharmeen! She won.
9:50 pm Oh my god, you. Best Director. I find Michel Hazanavicius very sexy. "I am the happiest director in the world right now." Yes, there is definitely no one happier than you on earth right now.
Meryl looks like Caesar's Palace and it's phenomenal.
10:03 pm IN MEMORIAM. Christopher is more interested in his dead phone than these dead people. His hand/eye coordination is affecting his texting.
10:10 pm BEST ACTOR. Good thing Natalie is scripted this year. Love it when they all try to act like they're friends. She should have just memorized this. I mean, isn't she an actress.
French man has someone who does his eyebrows "well."
Alex: [Uggie] is totally the dog from Frasier.
Ari: He's not! MOOSE DIED.
10:23 pm Oh right, Colin Firth won last year. I liked him with the greyer hair.
Colin: "Meryl. Mamma Mia…I was gay, we were happy….You are unreasonably good."
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Photographer's Note
Street atmosphere and fruits market in Moore street, a popular quarter of Dublin
Dublin (Irish: Baile �tha Cliath) is the capital and most populous city of Ireland. The city is situated in the province of Leinster near the midpoint of Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the river Liffey. In the 2011 census, the population of the urban area was 1,110,627. Source : wiki modified
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bukitgolfb301 (53382) 2013-09-14 0:50
Hi Bonsior dear Miguel
Very nice and natural daily life image in town!
So natsural appraoch is very nice to see.
Sharp and clear presnetation in the details are marvelous as usual.
All the best and have a good Satuurday! TAKERO
lousat (122005) 2013-09-14 1:23
Hi Miguel,i prefere meat and paella and pasta,but need to show the fruits too to complete the irish menu..eheeh..nice street market scenery very well exposed and whit bright colors too.Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano
Nicou (189864) 2013-09-14 1:46
quelle vue de ce march� quelle perspective et image sueprbe compo avec les �talages et les personnages qui font les courses, sueprbe vue.
Bravo et amiti�
mohammad_H (10178) 2013-09-14 1:46
Good day
Fruit market, and the daily lives of people
Excellent sharpness and unsurpassed quality with good resolution, good work,
Best wishes to you
Good luck
No_One (4) 2013-09-14 2:49
Hi Miguel,
Really great to see this, a fantastic documentary shot of one of dublins most traditional and once well loved streets. What I really like here it that you have got the camera to take in both the stalls, the important elements, but also the buildings. Many of these buildings will change face drastically over the next few years as the historical groups call for them to be turned into a museum before 2016, do this will be a very valuable picture to many people in years to come. I hope the day comes soon when new life is breathed into this street.
Thanks again
ChrisJ (153664) 2013-09-14 6:00
Hi Miguel,
Superb warm vs cold colour contrasts between the red and cyan in this superb daily life street scene, with good sharpness and saturation. Excellent shadow detail and perspective. The people add life and animate the scene. The diagonal street adds dynamism. Tfs!
ourania (51103) 2013-09-14 6:16
Hello Miguel,
I'm impressed by the balanced lighting and the clarity of this picture, by the decisive perspective of the left side that solidifies the composition, by the dynamic flow of the people and the strong sense of movement, by the comprehensive view into this part of the city and by the well defined and agreeable colours both in the brightly lit side and in the shade. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great weekend,
eldancer1 (36343) 2013-09-14 7:50
Looks like those fruits are very fresh and delicious especially with those women walking by. Good pov and it has good dof with nice details. Well done, tfs.
aleXundar (1256) 2013-09-14 8:53
Hello Miguel,
An interesting composition with hard light and shade. All the details are in the shade and faces in hard light. How beautifully you have balanced them!
Excellent clarity and outstanding colours. I really loved this daily-life street photo.
With warm regards,
adramad (62896) 2013-09-14 10:17
Hi Miguel.
A street full of life, in which there are many elements to observe a sensational POV with this fruit stand in the foreground, the variety of facades with their ads and windows, people brings a touch very vital to the image.
Well managed the shadows and lights, difficult in the diagonal of the same.
Well done.
Enjoy the weekend.
All the best.
goodwill (4242) 2013-09-14 22:18
Similar scenes here in the local market Gueguel. Same inquiring eyes, and similar doubt for the photographers.
we live in a global village, where the degree of expressions varies, thought the feeling is same.
ikeharel (99443) 2013-09-15 0:33
Difficult light condition, Miguel, even the lady half-closed her eyes due to shine glare.
Yet managed a nice down the market street pic.
Colorful veg.'s and fruits along with people dressed - made this vivid scenery.
Bonne dimanche,
Kugart (1778) 2013-09-15 12:27
Hi Miguel,
Your street scenes really capture the atmosphere of the areas that you are in. The lighting and clarity is so good I almost feel as if I'm there. Again great depth and lovely composition.
PiotrF (44084) 2013-09-15 15:28
Hello Miguel
Nce view of fruits market in Dublin. Street atmosphere is great.Wonderful colours, perfect exposure, fine composition and exquisite details and sharpness
photoray (13981) 2013-09-15 17:07
Howdy Gueguel,
Interesting candid street vendors and shoppers, in a long shot leading into the distance. And I note the closed shops on the left side.
We Californians have embraced weekend 'farmers markets', where fruit, vegetables and art crafts can be purchased in similar style shown here.
Nice view of Dublin,
jmdias (93069) 2013-10-06 12:37
nice scenery of the daily life in the area. the light was difficult with part of the scene in the light and other in the shadows.
simple scenery from the daily life
freshness sharpness and beauty are
tthe main characteristics of this shot
a real shot showing the buildings
people and fruits
an open market during day time
pajaran (93218) 2014-07-11 23:27
Dobar dan.
Lep pogled na trznicu voca i trenutak ...
Dobar trenutak snimka, kontrast i perspektiva, lepo pokazana trznica i prolaznici koji idu svojim putem.
Dobra ponuda voca.
Imajte lep dan, sve najbolje za vikend, srecno.
Good afternoon.
Nice view to the market of fruit and a moment ...
Good time recording, contrast and perspective, well demonstrated marketplaces and bystanders who go their own way.
Good offer fruit.
Have a nice day, all the best for the weekend, good luck.
elenimavrandoni (0) 2014-07-21 7:29
Miguel, I'm always for your active life shots showing exactly how things are in people's daily routine..a market with your nice point of view and a busy place..
have a sunny day
berek (50508) 2015-09-07 20:10
Dear Gueguel,
what a view of the market and what perspective picture sueprbe compo with displays and characters that make shopping.
- To COSTANTINO: Thanks (1)
by Miguel82, last updated 2013-10-24 10:10


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Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Challenge the Worthy to Become 'Burger Slayers' in New Interactive Marketing Campaign
Jul 19, 2006
A First for Both Brands, Campaign Employs Mobile Technology and User-Generated Content
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – July 19, 2006 – Hearty appetites meet their match daily at sister burger chains Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's®. The challenge of a Six Dollar Burger® or Thickburger® promises stomach satisfaction, but good news exists for glory-seekers craving something more.
Now, a new gauntlet has been thrown down to find the bravest burger eater in the land with the launch of an online portal aptly titled "Burger Slayer." The campaign, live online and accessible at www.carlsjr.com and www.hardees.com, connects laptops to table tops by encouraging participants to snap a photo of themselves devouring -- or "slaying" -- their favorite Carl's Jr. or Hardee's menu offering and then submit it for posting online.
Modern day slayers, armed with their mobile camera phone as weapon of choice, gain entry into the tourney of faces by snapping their burger-devouring action shot and sending to firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com, or by uploading images from their digital cameras directly onto the site. Daily, the best photos will be selected from the burger battlefield and posted to the Web site (www.carlsjr.com or www.hardees.com). Lords and ladies visiting the sites must cast votes for their favorite and click them on toward victory. The chosen one is then knighted Burger Slayer of the Month. Burger glory comes swiftly, with the winner's photo posted, with a bio if desired, on the highly trafficked home pages of the respective Web sites and with handsome payment in the currency any young, hungry guy can appreciate: free burgers for a month.
Burger Slayer is the brainchild of Spacedog, a Los Angeles-based independent interactive marketing agency and the interactive agency of record for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. Challenged to make site hits materialize into restaurant visits, the Spacedog team decided to utilize mobile technology to bridge the connection from the menu board to the keyboard, and Burger Slayer was born.
"The hottest thing on the Web today is user-generated content like the YouTube.com phenomenon," said Brad Haley, executive vice president of marketing for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. "So, we wanted to give our customers the chance to create some content of their own in a fast and easy way by shooting still photos of themselves in slayer mode on their camera phones." Haley continued, "Our online marketing agency, Spacedog, has been a big proponent of nurturing user-generated content and created this fun idea to make it possible for almost anyone to do so."
"Burger Slayer is an ideal project for us -- we're able to employ emerging technologies by encouraging young, hungry Carl's Jr. and Hardee's burger fans to participate in promotions via their cell phones. This is user-generated content at its best: it's easy to create the content, and it helps our fans share their connection with Carl's Jr. and Hardee's in the online community," said Dustin Callif, managing director of Spacedog. "We challenge every burger slayer out there to use their phone to snap a photo while devouring their favorite Carl's Jr. or Hardee's burger. Who knows? You may find yourself featured on the home page of www.carlsjr.com or www.hardees.com as the Burger Slayer of the Month."
In-store elements will encourage novice slayers to snap a shot of the action and throw their hat in the ring; word of the offer will be circulated via social networking sites such as MySpace.com, photo sharing networks such as Flickr, and banner ads on Yahoo! Photos can be submitted directly via mobile phone to email@example.com or email@example.com, or by uploading images from digital cameras directly onto the Burger Slayer site. The competition will renew monthly.
About CKE Restaurants, Inc.
As of the end of its fiscal 2007 first quarter, CKE Restaurants, Inc., through its subsidiaries, had a total of 3,141 franchised or company-owned restaurants in 43 states and in 13 countries, including 1,062 Carl's Jr. restaurants, 1,963 Hardee's restaurants and 100 La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill® restaurants. CKE is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CKR" and is headquartered in Carpinteria, California.
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Refuge hunting proposal sparks concern over whooping cranes
June 22, 2013 at 09:01 AM
STAFFORD, Kan. (AP) — Conservationists are raising concerns that a proposal to expand hunting at the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in south-central Kansas could threaten whooping cranes that migrate through there, while refuge managers contend the federally endangered birds would be protected.
Currently, the refuge is closed when the whooping cranes stop on their annual migration. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed changing that to closing areas where the birds are known to frequent while allowing hunting elsewhere at Quivira. There's also interest in allowing deer and turkey hunting at the refuge, which is banned, The Lawrence Journal-World reported (http://bit.ly/10qtrhT ).
Conservationists contend the changes would put the cranes at risk.
"What has become probably the most significant migratory stop for the whooping crane in Kansas could be substantially less accommodating for whooping cranes in the future," said Ron Klataske, executive director of Audubon of Kansas.
But refuge manager Mike Oldham said he believes hunting can be expanded while still ensuring the safety of the whooping cranes.
"We carefully considered the risks to the federally endangered whooping cranes that migrate through during the hunting season when considering the expanded access," Oldham said.
Only about 600 whooping cranes remain in the world and the only self-sustaining flock of about 270 migrates every year from Canada to the Texas Gulf Coast. The 22,135-acre Quivira refuge is a rest stop along the 5,000-mile trip. This spring, 75 whooping cranes were confirmed at the refuge, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Closing the entire refuge when the cranes are there often disappoints hunters because the birds' arrival is unpredictable, wildlife officials said. And public lands for hunting in Kansas are limited, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's draft conservation plan. The plan and public response to it is under review.
Under the draft proposal, "The manager would have the authority to close any area being used by whooping cranes at any time. We believe that this approach will adequately protect whooping cranes, while also expanding hunting opportunities for the public to enjoy," Oldham said.
Klataske said the draft proposal changes the purpose of the refuge.
"It will not be as attractive for people to come throughout the country to view birds and other wildlife. It is probably the best wildlife viewing destination that we have in the state of Kansas," he said.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism supports the federal agency's recommendation.
"From our standpoint, the hunters and fishers of Kansas, we felt like there could be additional opportunity without jeopardizing the refuge's mission," said Keith Sexson, assistant secretary for fish, wildlife and boating with the state agency.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency said it hopes to approve a final plan by the end of the year.
Information from: Lawrence (Kan.) Journal-World, http://www.ljworld.com
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Asphalt pavement is not only America's most recycled and reused material, it now is being recycled and reused at a rate over 99 percent. Use of environmentally friendly warm-mix asphalt grew by more than 148 percent from 2009 to 2010, a trend that is expected to continue. Recycling of asphalt pavements and asphalt shingles in 2010 alone conserved 20.5 million barrels of asphalt binder.
These are some of the key findings in a new survey of asphalt pavement usage, which NAPA completed under contract to the Federal Highway Administration. The report, titled Asphalt Pavement Mix Production Survey: 2009-2010 (NAPA Information Series 138), is available as a free download. The survey examined the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), recycled asphalt shingles (RAS), and warm-mix asphalt (WMA) in 2009 and 2010. RAP, RAS, and WMA conserve raw materials; conserve energy; cut emissions from production and paving operations; and improve conditions for workers.
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• RAP: The asphalt industry remains the country's number one recycler. The amount of RAP used in asphalt pavements was 56.0 million tons in 2009 and 62.1 million tons in 2010.
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• RAS: Use of recycled asphalt shingles (both manufacturer's waste and tear-offs) increased from 702,000 tons to 1.10 million tons from 2009 to 2010, a 57 percent increase.
Assuming conservative asphalt content of 20 percent for shingles, this represents 234,000 tons (1.5 million barrels) of asphalt binder conserved.
• WMA: Total tonnage of WMA is estimated at 19.2 million tons in 2009 and 47.6 million tons in 2010. This was a 148 percent increase. Plant foaming is used most often in producing WMA. Additives accounted for about 17 percent of the total WMA production in 2009 and 8 percent in 2010.
To view/download the full report Asphalt Pavement Mix Production Survey: 2009-2010, click here.
To view/download Appendix A, Survey Forms, click here.
To view/download Appendix B, State-by-State Use of RAP, RAS, WMA, and HMA, click here. Please be aware before printing that Appendix B is 148 pages long.
For the HMAT magazine article summarizing the survey, click on Asphalt Tops The Charts in Environmental Stewardship.
FHWA/EPA Report Showing that Asphalt Topped the Recycling Chart As Long Ago as 1993:
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The Downtown Denver Partnership has received a $25,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to launch a recognition program that will encourage office buildings and hotels to use energy and water more efficiently.
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At the time of its construction in the 1730s, the Pennsylvania State House was the largest public building in Philadelphia. The five-part plan includes a 105-foot long main block, two covered arcades, and two 50-foot long wing buildings at the end of the arcades. Andrew Hamilton, Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly and chairman of the building committee, designed the building in the Georgian style of architecture. Characterized by its sense of proportion, balance, and symmetry, Georgian architecture was popular in Great Britain and the American colonies during the reigns of George I, II, and III (1714-1820).
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The Breeders' Cup, the unofficial end to the thoroughbred-racing season, took over Santa Anita Park on November 2 and 3. Kicking off all the festivities and welcoming the event back to the region was a reception at the mayor's residence, the Getty House, on Halloween night. (Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was in attendance.) Here's a look at the highlights from BrownHot Events' deep purple, masquerade-inspired design for the affair.
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Despite being an atheist, our prime minister actually planned to take a stand for Israel regarding the Palestinian UN bid and vote against it but has now changed her mind apparently by political force (don't know if I believe that though). This is NOT GOOD and God will not look upon Australia favourably for this…..
- By Adam Gartrell, AAP Diplomatic Correspondent
- November 27, 2012 8:14PM
THE Labor backbench has forced Prime Minister Julia Gillard to abandon her plan to vote against a controversial Palestinian bid for upgraded United Nations status.
Australia will instead abstain from voting on the Palestinian resolution when it comes before the UN general assembly on Thursday, in a rare break from Israel and the United States.
The resolution is set to pass with the support of a large majority of the UN's 193 member states and will elevate Palestine's status to that of a non-member observer state.
Ms Gillard wanted to vote against the resolution but Foreign Minister Bob Carr led a cabinet push for an abstention. It is believed Ms Gillard overruled her cabinet colleagues on Monday but changed her position shortly before a Labor caucus meeting on Tuesday.
She told her colleagues she would support the abstention despite her personal reservations, heading off a looming backbench revolt over the vexed issue.
Ms Gillard later issued a statement saying the decision balanced the government's longstanding support for a Palestinian state with its belief that peace would only come through direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
Senator Carr confirmed he had advocated for an abstention but denied Ms Gillard was rolled by the party room.
"She most certainly wasn't. She shaped that decision in the parliament today," he told Sky News.
Ms Gillard had approached the discussions with an open mind and had showed smart leadership with her decision, he said.
Senator Carr admitted the Palestinian resolution posed risks – like potential Israeli retaliation – but said on balance it was a step in the right direction.
A yes vote would have been "a little incautious", he said.
The UN resolution will give Palestine the same international standing as the Vatican.
It comes a year after Mahmoud Abbas' failed push to achieve full UN membership and follows weeks of renewed, deadly tension between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.
Australia's decision is likely to anger Israel which hoped it could count on the Gillard government's support.
The Israeli embassy in Canberra has so far declined to publicly comment on the decision.
The head of the Palestinian delegation to Australia, Izzat Abdulhadi, said the government's decision was an important moment in Australian foreign policy.
"We hope Australia will continue this process to become more balanced and even-handed, and become more independent of the positions of the United States," he told AAP.
Opposition foreign affairs spokeswoman Julie Bishop said she was disappointed by the decision, and that the resolution was more likely to prolong the Middle East conflict than help end it.
"The coalition believes Australia should vote against this bid as we do not believe that this is the path to peace and reconciliation between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples," she said in a statement.
But Greens Leader Christine Milne said the government should go a step further and support the resolution.


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The preliminary attempt will focus on hot topics such as curbing tax "loopholes" and potential tax changes for small businesses, said Senate Finance Committee spokesman Sean Neary.
The politics of tax reform make consensus a heavy lift, backers and skeptics both say. The tax code has not been thoroughly overhauled since 1986.
With most Democrats and Republicans squabbling over automatic spending cuts and other budget matters, a small band of lawmakers is swimming against the tide in seeking big changes this year.
The goal is to have proposals "to be pushed out once the political window opens," said Chris Krueger, an analyst for investors at Guggenheim Securities.
A panel in the U.S. House of Representatives is working on a parallel track.
Dave Camp, the chairman of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, is expected to lay out on Wednesday a draft of potential changes to small business taxation, one of his aides said.
Both parties decry tax loopholes, although they diverge on what constitutes one. Democrats typically point to breaks for oil companies and private equity managers, while Republicans talk about a broad tax code overhaul and are less likely to get specific.
More popular tax breaks run the gamut from mortgage interest to charitable donations.
The New Year's Day deal averting the so-called "fiscal cliff" of tax increases and spending cuts extended some controversial tax breaks, including a subsidy that benefits big rum makers and one that helps NASCAR racetrack owners.
A political window could open when the government runs out of its borrowing authority and hits the "debt ceiling" in May, a deadline that could force lawmakers to act, some analysts and aides say.
In January, lawmakers voted to extend the so-called "debt ceiling" to May 19, as Republicans gave in on a key concession of demanding new taxes.
The U.S. Treasury can then use accounting maneuvers that will allow the government to continue borrowing funds. But that is temporary and Republicans say they will demand spending cuts to raise the borrowing limit again.
Staff to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus and the panel's top Republican, Orrin Hatch, are working in a rare bipartisan fashion to produce the tax reform papers, Neary said.
The parties are far apart on basics such as whether a revamp should raise revenue and whether money gained from capping loopholes should fund lower rates, or be used to cut the deficit.
A senior Republican Senate leadership aide was skeptical Democrats and Republicans would be able to resolve their differences.
It is a delicate political balance for Democrat Baucus, who is up for re-election in 2014 and hails from Montana, a Republican-dominated state.
Baucus and Camp, a Republican meet weekly to update each other on progress, another rare bipartisan effort.
Aides on both sides acknowledge that leaders in both chambers have not fully embraced tax reform as a top priority.
Camp recently set up committee "working groups" on topics ranging from financial products to real estate taxation to generate ideas in the event a deal emerges.
Since the groups were established, lobbying activity has increased significantly, according to lawmakers and aides.
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Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed "El fin del mundo" by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…
26 February 2018▸27 February 2018 – Drake PassageArrival 26/02/2018. Departure 27/02/2018.
If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.
28 February 2018 – Neko HarbourArrival 28/02/2018. Departure 28/02/2018.
A little corner of paradise in the shadow of a towering glacier, Neko Harbour is without a doubt one of the most beautiful sites on the Antarctic Peninsula. It was discovered by Belgian navigator Adrien de Gerlache during his 1897-1899 expedition. Mountains, ice and wildlife combine to form a truly unique landscape. Animals are as abundant as they are exotic: among others, you'll encounter seabirds (gulls, Cape petrels, cormorants) and marine mammals (seals, orcas and other whale species). Head out on a Zodiac® excursion to get up close to the icebergs, stop over near a penguin colony, watch a leopard seal sunbathe between dives and enjoy an impromptu aerial show from passing Antarctic terns.
28 February 2018 – Paradise BayArrival 28/02/2018. Departure 28/02/2018.
With its spectacular landscapes composed of towering glacial peaks plunging down into the icy waters of the Antarctic, Paradise Bay is true to its name. Discovered and named by whalers in the early 20th century, this protected natural site is currently home to a wide variety of fauna, from Antarctic cormorants and leopard seals to sheathbills and gentoo penguins, who mingle on the long stretch of rocky beaches. With some luck, you'll even be privy to an unforgettable underwater dance between passing humpback whales. During your excursion, head off to discover the old Argentine base Almirante Brown, which is only occupied for a few weeks each year, during the austral summer.
1 March 2018 – Pleneau IslandArrival 01/03/2018. Departure 01/03/2018.
Named after talented photographer Paul Pléneau, who accompanied Jean-Baptiste Charcot on his 1903 expedition, Pleneau Island has become a refuge for gentoo penguins, elephant seals and fur seals. A 'fleet' of imposing ice formations sit like anchored ships along its shores. Like works of art, these unusually-sculpted icebergs range in colour from white to blue and every shade in between. On land, red algae provides a striking contrast against empty swathes of snow that alternate with gentoo penguin nesting sites, strewn all across the island.
1 March 2018 – Port CharcotArrival 01/03/2018. Departure 01/03/2018.
This cove, a natural harbour located in Salpêtrière Bay, was discovered by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charcot. Named for the explorer's father, famed neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot, this tip of Booth Island still holds vestiges of Charcot's 1903-1905 anchoring aboard his ship, Le Français. A brisk walk through the snow will take you to the remains of Charcot's stone cabin where he conducted studies on magnetism. Right nearby, you'll notice a colony of gentoo penguins. If you continue on to the summit, you'll pass by the remnants of a cairn and enjoy an unobstructed view of the vast field of icebergs scattered over the bay like white tombstones—an eerie, mystical site like none other.
2 March 2018 – Port LockroyArrival 02/03/2018. Departure 02/03/2018.
During your cruise, you'll have the opportunity to stop over at Port Lockroy, a spectacular natural harbour nestled in the very heart of the Antarctic Peninsula on Goudier Island. Discovered by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charcot in 1903, the site has served over the years as a stopover for whaling ships, a British military base and later a research station. The port is currently one of the most visited sites in the Antarctic, thanks to its tiny museum which allows visitors to experience the base as it was in the 1950s and to take home a souvenir from its gift shop. While you're here, don't miss the chance to send your loved ones a post card from the southernmost post office in the world!
3 March 2018 – Deception IslandArrival 03/03/2018. Departure 03/03/2018.
Situated just above the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, Deception Island is easily recognisable thanks to its distinctive horseshoe shape. The crater of this former volcano caved in 10,000 years ago and the resulting caldera was flooded, creating a natural harbour. Deception Island still bears traces of its past as a longtime hub of the whaling industry. The vestiges of abandoned sheds that line the black sand of its volcanic beaches share space with the island's spectacular fauna: it is home to the Antarctic Peninsula's largest colony of chinstrap penguins, as well as numerous elephant seals and fur seals.
4 March 2018 – Weddell SeaArrival 04/03/2018. Departure 04/03/2018.
Amidst the eerie stillness of the Weddell Sea, you'll wend your way through a veritable labyrinth of majestic table icebergs. Sweeping ice platforms sculpt a landscape unlike any other, populated by fur seals, penguins, wandering albatross and other imposing seabirds. The Weddell seal, king of this realm, will welcome you to his territory with a haunting cry that pierces the surrounding silence. You'll recognise him by his dark grey coat and spotted belly. Weddell seals have the impressive distinction of being able to stay underwater for more than an hour.
5 March 2018▸6 March 2018 – Drake PassageArrival 05/03/2018. Departure 06/03/2018.
If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.
UshuaiaDisembarkation 07/03/2018 at 07H00 .
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed "El fin del mundo" by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…
The information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult your respective government agencies for visa and health information.
Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unused visa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are not usable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations, regrettably, Ponant will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.
Warning about the use of drones: the use of drones aboard PONANT ships, whether they are sailing at sea, at a port of call or anchored, is strictly forbidden. The use of drones on land in the Arctic and Antarctic regions is also strictly forbidden by international polar regulations. In other regions, it may be possible to use drones on land if permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities of each country and each region travelled through, as well as a pilot's licence that should be obtained from your home country. Passengers are responsible for obtaining these permits; they should be able to present them at all times. Passengers who do not obtain these authorisations expose themselves to the risk of legal proceedings.
Argentina: should you require a visa to travel to Argentina, we recommend you apply for a double-entry visa as a technical stop in Chile might be scheduled.
We remind you that all our ships have a doctor on board and medical facilities. However, these cannot, under any circumstances, be compared to any medical structure on land. Given the remote areas in which we will be sailing for a number of days, safety requirements mean that we are obliged to ask each passenger signing up for this program to provide us, no more than 45 days before departure, with a medical certificate from their GP, as well as the completed medical questionnaire received during registration.
Polar Expedition
Discover the unique concept of PONANT polar expedition cruises: explore the world's extreme regions while enjoying luxurious comfort and service.
A luxury expedition voyage
Choosing a PONANT expedition cruise means choosing a state of mind: the alliance of elegance and authenticity, of exploration and comfort, of adventure and refinement… The comfort of your ship and your stateroom, personalised and attentive service, refined gastronomy: a very special atmosphere that we take great care to maintain. In the heart of the ice floes of the Arctic and the Antarctic, our luxurious services will ensure that your expedition cruise is an unforgettable experience.
PONANT, polar specialists
With almost 20 years of experience in the extreme regions, PONANT, the world's number 1 polar cruise company, is a real polar specialist. PONANT will take you to the most remote regions in total safety: our Captains and crew are professionals, specially trained to sail in icy waters. Our latest-generation fleet has the most modern technology to guarantee both your safety and respect for the regions visited. The size of our ships means we can get as close as possible to areas that are difficult to reach, offering a privileged access to preserved sites. Our flexibility enables us to adapt to the surprises inherent to these expedition itineraries.
Professional expedition teams, varied activities
After scouting missions in the field, our Expedition Leaders and their teams of naturalist guides design exceptional itineraries in the polar regions. During the cruise, they organise daily outings and shore visits in Zodiac® dinghies and hikes on land so as to get as close as possible to nature and wild fauna. In the Arctic and in Alaska, the close relationships that our teams have been able to build with the local communities will enable you to understand the life of these peoples of the Far North, and to share it for a few hours. On board, the naturalist guides will share their knowledge during various conferences on fauna, the history of the great explorations, geology and climatology…
Flight Buenos Aires / Ushuaia + visit or time at leisure + transfers + flight Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
For your serenity, PONANT selects a flight for your trip and provides transfers and visits. This package is included in your cruise fare.
Embarkation Day – Buenos Aires/Ushuaia
Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia selected by PONANT.
Approximate flight duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Meet and greet at Ushuaia airport.
Depending on your choice made when booking your cruise (options not combinable):
Depart the airport for your transfer to the Arakur Hotel, one of the newest hotels built in Ushuaia. It overlooks the town and its bay.
In the Yamanas' language, "Ushuaia" means "the bay which looks towards the east", this native tribe was established here long before the arrival of the "white" people. At the tip of the Beagle Channel, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, Ushuaia is a unique place in this world and is proud to be the southernmost city. Rising on an island, it seems to float between two oceans. The snow-capped mountains draw the border with Chile in the background. Here you truly feel at the end of the world…
After lunch at the Arakur Hotel you will have some time at leisure and/or will be invited to join a walk through the Natural Reserve of the Cerro Alarken. Arakur is a unique starting point for discovering a preserved area which covers 100 hectares; this is a sheltered place for flora and fauna species typical to the Tierra del Fuego area (please note that the observation of the fauna is not guaranteed). The unique location of the Arakur close to the Mount Alarken makes it as well the perfect setting to enjoy lovely panoramas over the bay.
The walk is selected in order to suit most guests' walking ability.
At the moment of booking your cruise, guests willing to visit the Tierra del Fuego National Park will be able to sign up for a group optional excursion, with extra cost. If you decide to do so, please note that immediately upon arrival in Ushuaia airport, you will leave towards the Park where you will have lunch before starting the tour.
Created in 1960, the park covers 155 acres, it is located south west of the Tierra del Fuego Province on the Beagle Canal. One of his entries stands slightly over 6 miles from Ushuaia.
Mountainous landscapes, lagoons, bogs, and rivers draw a picturesque scenery reinforced by the southern position of the park itself. The Darwin Mountains, which represent the southern part of the Andes Mountains are mainly responsible for such landscape. The Park is only partly accessible to the public and this tour will provide you with the opportunity to discover the local flora and sub-Antarctic landscapes; should you get lucky you may encounter beavers' dams, birds, wild orchids… This is a true paradise for Nature Lovers! Lunch will be served in a restaurant within the Park.
At the end of your visit, you will return to Ushuaia and the port, for embarkation on your vessel.
Please note that the Tierra del Fuego excursion is subject to a minimum of participants: if this number is not reached, our operator will not be able to guarantee the departure – In this case, you will be given the option to join the Arakur programme.
Departure from the airport and transfer to the pier - embarkation on board your cruise ship.
You will have access to the Grand Salon meanwhile your cabin will be ready from 5.00pm.
Lunch on board.
In the afternoon: time at leisure in Ushuaia.
– Cruise on board your cruise ship –
Disembarkation Day – Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Disembarkation and transfer to Ushuaia airport.
Flight Ushuaia/ Buenos Aires.
Approximate flight duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Your programme includes:
- Transfers, flights Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires in economy class
- Lunch at Arakur Hotel
- Beverages during lunch (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee) on embarkation day
- The walk through the Cerro Alarken Reserve starting from the Arakur Hotel and leaded by English speaking guide (except if you select one of the 2 other options)
- English-speaking local guide.
For your optional Tierra del Fuego National Park excursion, your programme includes:
Please note if you choose this excursion, it is not combinable with Arakur Hotel program and therefore replaces it.
- The excursion by local bus and the entrance fees to the National Park
- The lunch with the beverage package including: 1 mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + tea or coffee
- Transfer and visit as mentioned in the programme
- The services of a local English speaking guide
Your programme does not include:
- Gratuities for driver and local guide
- Personal expenses, and other services not mentioned in the programme
- The optional excursion to the Tierra del Fuego National Park which has to be booked at the moment you book your cruise.
Please note:
- The local currency is the Argentinian Peso. You will be able to make most of your purchases in USD (in small denominations) or by credit card, accepted in most hotels, shopping centres and boutiques. You will also be able to retrieve Pesos from the ATM's.
- Summer season: temperatures vary between 41°F and 65°F
- We recommend you wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes either for the visit to the Reserve or if you book the optional excursion to the National Park.
To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel advisor; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents. Check in must be done at least two hours before departure time.
Important information
Expeditions programs include activities such as Zodiac® outings (often with "wet landing"), moderate walks to more active hikes. All this accompanied by your expedition team of naturalist guides. Calls, landings & zodiac® cruises will depend on weather conditions, position of ice (during polar cruises) and winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at any time.
Taking into consideration the unusual and exceptional character of expedition itineraries, the calls shown are an indication only. The final route will be confirmed by the Captain and Expedition Leader, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above all, the safety of the passengers. Their decision will be subject to that of local authorities and the expert pilots present on board during the navigation in polar and /or isolated zones.
Travelling to polar/isolated regions is an exhilarating experience. The raw beauty and untouched wilderness offer an unusual chance to experience a place where there is little evidence of human presence. Inevitably, there are some consequences that come with such remoteness: please remember that you are far from modern hospitals with full medical facilities, thus evacuation is highly expensive. Without the necessary medical coverage, all expenses will have to be immediately paid for with your personal funds. We urge you to subscribe a full coverage insurance, choose your insurance company very carefully and be extremely vigilant and ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive.
Dressing tips:
- Water-resistant parka offered on board (for adults only) on Expedition cruises where the stamp "Parka gift" appears
- Half calf rubber boots with non-slip soles, which will allow you to land in 20 cm of cold water, keeping your feet dry for walks and visits on steep paths. You can also bring water-resistant hiking boots. A boots rental will be offered onboard (for adults only) on Expedition cruises where the stamp "Boots offered" appears
- Comfortable pants: classic Winter pants, warm cotton tracksuit
- Water-resistant windbreaker over pants - COMPULSORY
- Winter pants with water-resistant over pants is the ideal combination: water-resistance and comfort suitability of pants are essential
- Pullover, sweat-shirt or fleece jacket
- Thermal sweater
- Fleece muffler and fleece cap or thermal beanie covering ears (avoid scarfs which do not stand still)
- Water-resistant and supple gloves
- Polarized sunglasses with high UV filter
- Walking sticks (highly recommended)
Pre/Post & Overlands
Before your cruise
21/02/2018 – Iguazu Falls (4 days/4 nights)1950.00 € **
Your packages
20/02/2018 – Flights From/To Paris (Economic Class) + Iguazu Falls 4N (Pre)3050.00 € **
23/02/2018 – Flights From/To Paris (Economic Class) + Overnight in Buenos Aires 1N (Pre)1580.00 € **
** Prices per person, based on double occupancy


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Do you have "break pads"...like taking a break at work, or you referring to the car's "brake pads"?
They said at some point it's gonna cost this much, but no one has seen it yet, as well as pre-paid plan.
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@jat: +1
At least, certainly hope they make at least a little on it! Otherwise it becomes a sucking hole in the bottom of the bottom line, and pressures them to skimp on coverage and execution. Not a good idea!
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