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Travel through the lush Sacred Valley to the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu
The purpose behind Machu Picchu may always be a mystery, since no historical records of the complex exist. In fact, none were made in the first place, since the Incas had no written language. Some historians have argued it was a place of spiritual worship; others, a military stronghold, and some even think it was a prison. Most archaeologists, however, believe it to be the 15th-century headquarters of 'he who shook the earth', Emperor Pachacuti.
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- Cusco, Peru
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- Cusco, Peru
- Destination
- Peru
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- Min 15
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Why you'll love this trip
Explore the beautiful Spanish colonial architecture of Cusco and the ancient ruins that surround this former Incan capital
Walk through the breathtaking hills of the Sacred Valley
Explore an array of Incan marvels in these hills, from Pisac and Ollantaytambo to the iconic Machu Picchu
Is this trip right for you?
This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the 'Medical and Health' section of the trip notes for more important information on this.
Your trip starts today in Cusco with an airport arrival transfer. Your local guide will welcome you this evening at approximately 7 pm at your hotel and explain the next few days' activities.
Cusco is a favourite destination of many visitors to Peru. Its main sites radiate outwards from the Plaza de Armas, which is dominated by the 17th century Baroque cathedral. It was in this very plaza that the Spanish conquistadors put to death the last Inca king, Tupac Amaru I. As you wander the streets and side alleys of the city you will witness the perfect tapering Inca stonework that provided the foundations for many of Cusco's colonial and modern buildings.The city itself is the continent's oldest continuously inhabited city and was the home of the Inca Empire for two centuries before the Spanish built their first capital here. Today Cusco is a fascinating combination of both cultures. Inca-built walls line the central streets and many of the elegant colonial buildings are built on or around Inca foundations. This is a city steeped in history, tradition and legend and is a perfect base for explorations into the Inca world or to enjoy a range of outdoor activities.
Take the time to acclimatise to the city's 3450-metre high (11,150 ft) altitude and explore the many Baroque churches and ancient temples that dot the city.
- San Agustin Plaza Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special InformationFull Boleto Turistico Pass
Included in your trip price is a "Full Boleto Turistico Pass", which gives you access to 16 archaeological sites in and around Cusco. The ticket is valid for 10 days, so if you wish to make use of the ticket prior to the tour start date please contact us to reschedule the tour first meeting (usually held on day one) to an earlier date
The walking tour will start in the morning with a pick-up from your hotel at approximately 8 am or 9 am, depending on what you decide with your guide the evening before.
During the walking tour we visit multiple sites. The order in which we do this is quite flexible and also will depend on which hotel you're staying at. The duration of the tour is approximately 4 hours.
We visit Koricancha which was once the richest temple in the Inca Empire, but all that remains today is the masterful stonework. In Inca times, Koricancha (Quechua for 'Golden Courtyard') was literally covered with gold. The temple walls were lined with some 700 solid-gold sheets, each weighing about 2 kilograms.
Visit the cathedral, which took almost a century to build! It houses an impressive collection of art, and boasts a silver-coloured neoclassical altar.
Stroll down the plaza to see the Stone of Twelve Angles – a marvel of Incan masonry.
Explore the San Pedro Market where you will find vegetables, meats, local cheeses (which you should certainly try), local chocolates, herbal medicines and many local handicrafts. It's a great place to purchase some souvenirs. The market is also a place where many locals go to eat 'mystery soups'. Some may be just chicken; however, the most popular amongst the locals are usually the more unusual ones like frog soups or soups that contains nose to tail of various animals.
Your city tour comes to an end just in time for lunch. Tonight perhaps head to the main square and enjoy the breathtaking views of the city whilst lit up at night. It's truly beautiful! Have dinner at one of the many restaurants in the square or surrounding, you won't be short on choice!
- San Agustin Plaza Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included)
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple entrance fee
- Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee
- Cusco - Orientation Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
The Sacred Valley, located between the towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, was greatly treasured because of its climate, fertile land and the presence of the Urubamba (Sacred) River. On your full day tour of the Sacred Valley, you will see evidence of the Incas' engineering skills in the ruins of ancient aqueducts, irrigation canals, dams on the Urubamba River, imposing sets of terraces and centres of worship dedicated to Pachamama (Mother Earth).
At the Sacred Valley you will visit the stone fortress of Sacsayhuaman where massive stone blocks that form the walls of this site give you an awesome picture of how highly developed Inca engineering was. Looking over the city from its hilltop position, the fortress is built out of massive stone blocks and is the ultimate example of the Inca's military strength.
You will visit a local community here, to gain a greater insight into the local lifestyle. If it happens to be market day, you will be able to wander the stalls and hunt down beautiful hand painted beads and ponchos. You will enjoy lunch with the local community.
Next you will head to the town of Ollantaytambo. Built over an ancient Inca town, which is a magnificent example of Inca urban planning, this is one of the few places where the Incas defeated the Spanish. Ollantaytambo's archaeological site is located to the east of the Plaza de Armas and the upper terraces of this site offer great photo opportunities of the squared grid town below.
Later you will take a train to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu.
- Santuario Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Built around 1450, the city was deserted less than a century later following the Spanish invasion and 'lost' for hundreds of years before it was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. The architecture of Machu Picchu is quite extraordinary, with the mortar-free design particularly earthquake resistant and the stones so precisely cut that to this day not even a knife fits between them.
You will have a guided visit (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours) with plenty of free time afterwards. After taking advantage of the seemingly endless photo opportunities, it's time to return to Cusco for a well-deserved shower and a pisco sour.
You will have the rest of today free to further explore Cusco.
Visiting Machu Picchu:
According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted.
- San Agustin Plaza Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Please ensure we are advised of your flight details booking your Machu Picchu Experience.
At Peregrine we are always looking for ways to improve our trips and your feedback is invaluable to us and to our tour guides. It tells us what we're doing right, what you believe could be done better and what improvements you feel could help future travellers choose and enjoy Peregrine. At the end of your trip we ask that you to take a few minutes of your time to complete our on-line feedback form. Just go to http://www.peregrineadventures.com/tour-feedback for our easy to fill out questionnaire. We'd love to hear what you have to say!
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals5 breakfasts, 1 lunch
TransportBus, Private vehicle, Train
AccommodationHotel (4 nights)
Included Activities
- Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included)
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple entrance fee
- Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee
- Cusco - Orientation Walk
- Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
- Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
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Important notes
Full passport details are required at the time of booking in order to purchase Entrance fees to important sites such as Machu Picchu. Delays to provide this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
On June 30th Peruvian authorities released a new list of regulations for visiting Machu Picchu, which came into effect from July 1st
The main points impacting our visits are:
1. Tickets are now only valid only for one entry, that means that passengers cannot leave the site and re-enter as we have in the past.
2. Once the passengers begin on a chosen circuit (there are 3 different ones) they cannot walk backwards and once they finish the circuit they must leave the site. They cannot explore afterwards.
3. The two allotted times to visit are 6am-12pm/ 12-4.30pm
4. It will be mandatory to have a guide (Machu Picchu guide, not our Leaders) to visit the site. However, this rule can't be applied as there are not enough official guides to cover the large amount of people visiting so authorities are being flexible.
These new regulations are affecting how much time our passengers can spend in Machu Picchu, in the past, after a 1-2.5 hour tour passengers could stay longer to explore the site unguided, this is not possible anymore.
Our only alternative is to make passengers explore the upper part of Machu Picchu (Sun gate and Inka Bridge) before their guided tour starts (so about 2 hours before meeting the guide). Your Tour Leader will provide more information on what the group options are at the Welcome meeting.
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Tahoe Arts Project will host Dancing with the South Lake Tahoe Stars, a fundraiser, tonight at MontBleu.
Tahoe Arts Project brought the Utah Ballroom Dance Co. into the schools the week of Feb. 25-March 1. The public performance will be held at 7 p.m. at the MontBleu Theatre and will include six locals: Wendy David, Deb Howard, Carol Chaplin, Curtis Fong, Joel Dameral and Bueno Ketelsen. Judges Marcia Sarosik, Pat Ronan and Paul Middlebrook will pick the winner.
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children and seniors and are available at the California and Nevada visitors centers, by phone at 530-542-3632 or at the door.

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The G15 had stacks of promise. 18 programmable macro keys, bindable in three modes to give a whopping total of... (takes socks off for hard maths) 54 functions! Probably.
With media controls and more moody blue lighting and rubber than Lothario's living room, things look good. It's pricey, though, and there are precious few plugins you'd want to use with the LCD.
It's stablemate the G11 is only missing the screen, and is much cheaper. We know which we'd pick.


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The final report from our consultant Giani Longo is scheduled for presentation on 6/29 to a joint meeting of the Amherst Planning Board and the ARA at an open public meeting--an official unveiling, minus the drumroll.
The ARA hopes to receive a draft copy hot off the Internet a week or so before the public presentation and will make that available to the general public as well.
The scope of the project was somewhat constrained when predominant public opinion envisioned less dense development on the 2 acre parcel UMass owns, still referred to as "Frat Row" even though the five frat houses are long gone.
One of the sub-consultants also thought adjacent property in the corridor was not slummy enough to be considered "blighted" (although Phillips Street stood out as "decadent") which is required for the ARA to attain 'Urban Renewal' status that brings with it federal money and easier use of imminent domain powers.
Unfortunately our colleagues from UMass, Deputy Chancellor Todd Diacon and Director of External Relations Nancy Buffone missed this meeting as they are attending a four day conference in Colorado hosted by the International Town & Gown Association, where one of the major topics of discussion will be how to control rowdy student behavior in otherwise quiet neighborhoods.
When the topic of "new business" came up, the entire committee opposed even considering other projects besides Gateway and agreed that even if reduced in scope this project can still be a signature development of premier proportions.


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It's Raining Mice
A new brown tree snake control strategy takes to the skies as scientists scatter toxic rodents over Guam's forest canopy.
May 1, 2012
Sabrina Richards
Guam has brown tree snake problems. Alien, secretive, and extremely hungry, the reptiles snuck onto Guam as unintentional cargo on docking ships decades ago, possibly as early as the 1940s. And now snakes bite sleeping babies, cripple electrical grids by slithering into conductors, and wreak ecological havoc.
Although most island residents never encounter the nocturnal tree-dwelling snakes, they've have had a particularly woeful impact on Guam's native bird, lizard, and flying-mammal species. The Micronesian kingfisher now exists only in captivity, and the Guam flycatcher is extinct. Only one of Guam's three native bat species has been sighted since 1968, and endemic lizards have been decimated.
Birds are critical for dispersing and digesting seeds, says Haldre Rogers, an ecologist at Rice University in Houston who studies the impact of bird loss on Guam. Rogers's research has shown that seeds on Guam fall to the ground rather than being carried through the forest by birds, which means the forest may be shifting toward small homogeneous pockets of plant species rather than the robust, mixed plant communities seen on nearby, snake-free islands. Reductions in birds also allowed the island's spider populations to explode.
To try and turn this tide of disruption, wildlife managers have deployed traps, detector dogs, barriers, and poison. But these efforts are labor-intensive and difficult to implement in deep forests, where most of the snakes can be found.
Now scientists with several US Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies, including the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and its research arm, the National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC), together with the Guam Wildlife Services Program, are trying another angle: death from above. With grants from the Department of Defense, the researchers are testing a strategy that involves showering brown tree snake habitats with toxic mice.
An 80 mg-dose of acetaminophen, which is toxic to snakes, is stuffed inside the frozen carcass of a mouse neonate. The neonate is glued to a "flagger," a cardboard square, attached to a "four-foot long streamer, like heavy-duty toilet paper" culminating in another unbaited flagger, says USDA Wildlife Services supervisory wildlife biologist Craig Clark. When the mouse is tossed from a helicopter, "it sort of rainbows," he says, describing the arc of the poisonous mouse, and the streamer tangles in the forest canopy where the snakes reside. USDA wildlife biologists performed one drop in September 2010 as proof of principle and are planning a larger operation this year.
It's the culmination of decades of research, says William Pitt, who coordinates brown tree snake research for the USDA. After USDA researchers showed, in a 1997 study, that dead mice were just as effective as live mice at baiting snakes, acetaminophen was identified as a possible brown tree snake poison. Then, in 2001, NWRC researchers demonstrated that seeding traps with acetaminophen-laced mice reduced the number of nontoxic mouse baits eaten by snakes by up to 80 percent.
Managers first attempted to scatter mice from the sky in 2002, but aerial bait dropping came with its own challenges. Paper parachutes were initially used to tangle the mouse baits in treetops, but in 2007 scientists tested hardier cardboard streamers. Bait persistence in the environment is a problem, says Pitt. The mice themselves only last about three days, prompting scientists to begin hunting for some kind of inanimate bait that will attract snakes for longer periods. The streamers are a different problem. Scientists hope to find more biodegradable materials, but they too must persist long enough to keep the baits in the treetops. Ground-dwelling species, such as coconut crabs, will scavenge mice that fall to the forest floor.
After tinkering with mechanical methods of deploying the mouse baits, it's now done by hand. The mice are arrayed on trays, and one or two people sit in the back of a helicopter and drop the bait out. "You grab them and count: one thousand, two thousand…" to disperse the mice evenly, says Daniel Vice, the assistant state director for the agencies working to control brown tree snakes on Guam. The right cadence of counting and tossing was determined by driving a pickup truck at the appropriate speed through an empty field, explains Clark. An apparatus the team previously used to spray toxic mice into the forest caused the baited streamers to stick together, dropping two or three of them at a time, or tangling them in the wheels of the slow-flying helicopter. "It looked like toilet paper was stuck to the helicopter," Vice recalls.
The next drop will tell scientists more about the challenges of scaling up the operation. They'll drop mice over fenced and nonfenced areas of 100 acres each. Baited (but unpoisoned) ground traps will be set, and biologists will track success at eliminating snakes by measuring how many traps are emptied. This attempt will cover several hundred acres, with a field biologist sitting in the back of the helicopter, counting and tossing.
An island-wide mouse drop using a mechanized deployment system is in the works, but for now the cumbersome manual drops are the best strategy, says Pitt. The principle has been proved, and current work is focused on smoothing out the kinks: "It's definitely working," he says.


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Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology
"Making our theological tradition relevant for ordinary Christians is the most important challenge for me as a teacher and minister. I want to bring together the wisdom of the centuries in which the Church has explored the questions that are at the heart of Christian belief: Who is God? What is God's relationship to humans and all of creation? How is God calling us to live our human lives in faith and love?"
I was drawn to theology by my vocation as a Dominican. As we studied philosophy and theology in preparation for ministry, I found it more and more inviting. For me, this was not simply professional training, but something that was affecting me personally. The ideas from and investigations of theology have been formative of my personal spirituality as it prepared me with a strong foundation for doing Christian ministry. After beginning my life as an ordained minister/priest, I became particularly drawn to pastoral theology and how it brings profound theological concepts into the practicalities of the everyday living of the Christian life. This remains a focus of my interest today.
I enjoy the challenge of making our theological tradition relevant for ordinary Christians. I want to bring together the wisdom of the centuries in which the Church has explored the questions that are at the heart of Christian belief: Who is God? What is God's relationship to humans and all of creation? How is God calling us to live our human lives in faith and love? Also, very important to me, is how theology can engage the varied, evolving manifestations of culture in society. An essential part of Christian theology's responsibility is to deal with the complicated moral and spiritual issues that are aspects of our social life together. Finally, in all of our theological pursuits, it is important to remember, as Jesus pointed out regarding the Sabbath, human beings were not made for religion or theology these disciplines were created to help humans live authentic lives; the challenge is to keep theology in service to human life and our divine call.
My continuing areas of study include pastoral care and counseling and Christian spirituality and spiritual direction. I want to explore how pastoral care and counseling can become authentically a Christian expression of pastoral service and care for the Church. In this regard, I want to develop better ways to help students and those in ministry to become the most effective ministers possible, according to their personal gifts, for the many and varied needs of the Christian faith community today and in the future. Regarding spiritual direction, I want to investigate and develop new approaches and models to offer direction reflecting present day human desires for spiritual growth and integration in an individual's life. This again is a challenge to express in new and functional ways the theological insights from the Roman Catholic tradition so they can assist women and men to live as fully as possible their Christian vocations. As a foundation for all of my other studies, I see the need to pursue a fuller understanding of the diverse ways that the resources of Christian spirituality can be applied to all areas of contemporary human life.
In my spare time I enjoy study for the sake of study just to broaden my perspective on life and to enrich my teaching and preaching. So, I am always reading literature, both fiction and poetry, and a wide variety of other types of books and articles. To relax, I like to walk, especially where the wonders of nature can be observed and enjoyed; the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park in St. Louis are favorites. I like to putter around in my spare time with minor home repairs and yard work at our Dominican residence (a hundred year old home). Most relaxing to me is simply meeting with friends, over coffee or a glass of wine, for good discussions and in an atmosphere of true leisure and lightheartedness.


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Looking to reduce the cost of your Vermont auto insurance? You can actually take an online traffic school course to have your auto insurance monthly premiums reduced even if you have not received a traffic ticket. Most vehicle insurance companies will provide discounts of up to 15% for successful completion of a Vermont traffic school or insurance reduction course.
Insurance Discount in Vermont
Did you know that most insurance companies in Vermont will give you an automobile insurance discount for completing a Traffic School course? Since car insurance companies want safer drivers who get in fewer accidents, they reward customers who complete driver education courses with insurance discounts of up to 15% in some states. That means a savings of over $210/year* for the average driver for just a few hours of your time.
Mature Driver's Discount in Vermont
Many states offer specific insurance discounts for drivers who are over the age of 55 years old and take a Vermont approved mature driver program. The course is designed and written specifically for mature drivers and will help them refresh their driving safety knowledge and skills, as well as prepare for some of the complications that can surface as a mature driver. This discount is only offered in some states and can be as much as 15%. If there is not a mature driver's program in Vermont, you can still opt to take a normal Traffic School course and receive a car insurance discount.
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Although one of the easiest ways to get an insurance discount on your car insurance is to take a traffic school, defensive driving, or mature driver program course; there are additional ways that you can find car insurance discounts. These discounts will be dependent on your car insurance plan.
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It will depend on your state and the severity of your ticket, but in most states a speeding ticket or other traffic violation will affect your insurance rates for 3 years. To illustrate how much one ticket can affect your insurance costs, consider the following example. If you receive a speeding ticket in New Jersey for 4 points, your yearly insurance cost will increase by $600 and the ticket will stay on your record for 3 years. This means that you are paying an extra $1800 for one speeding ticket!
Who is eligible to take traffic school for auto insurance discounts?
Most people are eligible to take traffic school for an auto insurance discount as long as they have not taken traffic school within the last 12 months. The easiest way to find out if you can take traffic school to get a discount on your auto insurance is to contact your insurance provider.
Why will my auto insurance provider give me a discount for taking traffic school?
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A rock guitarist with a deep appreciation for techno who ultimately found fame with electronica's poppier sensibilities, Champion's Maxime Morin is a Quebecois anomaly. Beginning his career with a handful of records as Mad Max on the Hautec label, he went on to develop a lauded sound that travels the world under the Champion banner, where his instrument of choice reappears in the form of myriad processed samples, always astutely paired. His 2005 debut album Chill'em All (featuring the bluesy vocals of Beast's Betty Bonifassi) was a huge critical and commercial success, and was followed by the more rock-infused Resistance (2009), strongly inspired by 20th century work songs. Champion's explosive signature sound marries the power of electric rock with electronic drum wizardry. This year, Champion arrives at MUTEK to reclaim his techno roots with a left turn back into the darker recesses of techno.


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They then go on to explore the possibility that some of the payment is in the nature of advance royalties that might be charged to income over the succeeding years. When our "thespians" performed for the benefit of the Cleveland Chapter of The American Society of Women Accountants, they so intrigued the ladies that the chapter requested permission to use the idea at their annual meeting. Royalties were waived, and under Frank Otto's tutelage the ladies set up their own company, Blue Sky Cosmetics. They discussed a whole new set of problems peculiar to that industry, including a law suit based on misleading advertising and the inventory value of secret ingredients in a face cream. * Mr. Queenan's Cape Town speech of last June was considered "rather revolutionary" by South African accountants according to a Seattle student, Joel Crosby, who noted reactions when visiting the country several months later. The accounting profession down there is growing apace to keep up with Africa's industrial development, and the speech is being widely circulated for its advanced view and global outlook. Joel Crosby is a University of Washington senior working several afternoons a week in our Seattle Office at anything from clerical jobs to help in the tax department. He was sent last Summer by the University Presbyterian Chuch to work with Africa Enterprise, a group attempting to show that the Christian faith is relevant to that continent's process of modernization. Joel is an accounting major and 2nd vice president of Student Government at the University. He is also a member of the Committee of student leaders who helped plan the Washington State Governor's Prayer Breakfast, and last Spring was on the Seattle delegation to President Johnson's Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. On his way to South Africa Joel travelled through the Middle East and parts of North Africa, visiting Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Ethiopia and Kenya. In Cairo he was asked by a minister to give a speech. Throughout his talk the church was under surveillance by the secret police of Egypt, where laws strictly forbid any attempts to convert the Moslem people. In Ethiopia Joel bought a beautiful monkey rug at a bargain price. He soon learned that the government had forbidden the export of the rugs. As police attempted to question him a large crowd gathered. The entire group marched off with him to the jailhouse, but with the help of an official and a young Ethiopian who spoke English Joel was freed. He got to keep his rug. In South Africa he visited the DPH&S office in Pietermaritzburg and was cordially received by partners Frederick Sage and C. B. Ibbetson Porter. Joel and young Nigel Porter became close friends. 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The Sheriff's Operations Division consists of the Patrol Unit, the Detective Unit, the Boat Patrol Unit, the Live Oak Contract Unit, and Evidence. The Sutter County Sheriff's Office patrol responsibility covers approximately 600 square miles of unincorporated area and approximately 4 square miles of incorporated area. A Sheriff's primary responsibility is to maintain the county jail and its prisoners. The Sheriff also provides Coroner and Public Administrator functions for all areas in the County of Sutter. Sutter County Sheriff's Office also provides law enforcement services to the citizens who live in the unincorporated areas. Incorporated cities in a county normally have their own police department unless they contract for law enforcement services. Under Contract, the Sutter County Sheriff's Office provides patrol services for the incorporated City of Live Oak and a portion of the City of Yuba City.
The City of Live Oak is approximately 9 miles north of Yuba City and has a population of approximately 8,500 people. 7 Deputies, 1 Sergeant and 1 Lieutenant are assigned to staff the Live Oak Contract Area. The staff in Live Oak provides the same services that a police department would provide such as traffic enforcement and traffic accident investigation in addition to regular law enforcement services.
This year, Sheriff Parker has made changes in the office and each division. The changes that have been made are the combining of the Patrol Division, the Detective Division and the evidence section into a single division under one commander. The Jail Division has its own commander. The Support Services Division is now comprised of the Records Unit, Civil Unit, and our Dispatch Unit under one Communications Manager. These changes serve to streamline the office and unify the individual functions within the office. These changes have already made work flow much more efficient by promoting team work, and improving communication, both of which are key to effective leadership.
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The Sheriff has a cadet unit comprised of youth from age 15 to 22 who volunteer to help with many venues in the Sheriff's Office. They work in the jail, our dispatch center and on patrol riding with deputies. The cadets also help with public events by providing assistance with parking or serving food. The cadet unit provides a venue for mentoring our youth and preparing them for a career in law enforcement.
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Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner Buffet
Be a part of the action on this 2-hour cruise on an authentic steamboat! Enjoy dancing to traditional Jazz music performed by the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland Band throughout the night. Take in the skyline of New Orleans from one of the relaxing decks as guests cruise the mighty Mississippi River. The optional dinner buffet includes endless Creole and Cajun dishes to indulge in.
Activity Highlights
- Breathtaking view of the city with indoor and outdoor seating
- Enjoy casual buffet-style dining and meals prepared fresh on board
- Featuring live Jazz by the world renowned "Dukes of Dixieland"
- Visit the museum quality Engine Room
Optional Casual Buffet Menu includes:
Natchez Tossed Salad Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onions and croutons with a sugar cane vinaigrette
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Made with a traditional Louisiana roux and served with rice
Steamboat Round Certified Angus Beef, cto order with natural au jus and a horseradish cream sauce
Pork Loin served with a Creole mustard sauce
Bayou Seafood Pasta Crawfish tails and shrimp tossed in a white wine and garlic parmesan cream sauce with penne pasta
Paddlewheel Primavera Fusilli pasta, zucchini, squash, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes tossed in a zesty basil pesto
Herb-Garlic Fingerling Potatoes Fingerling potatoes roasted with fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, and ground pepper
Creole Creamed Spinach Spinach with mozzarella, parmesan, and cream cheese
Green Beans Almondine Southern-style green beans topped with toasted almonds
White Chocolate Bread Pudding a soufflé of French bread in a custard with a white chocolate sauce
Bananas Foster A New Orleans original! Fresh sliced bananas sautéed in butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and rum, served warm atop vanilla ice cream
La Louisiane Sliced French Bread
Community Coffee and Iced Tea included
Menu items are subject to change by season and availability.
We regret that our Galley is unable to guarantee a Gluten Free, Vegan or Kosher meal.
What's Included
- Musical performance by the Dukes of Dixieland Jazz Band
- Cash bar
- Creole buffet (Optional Add On)
What to bring
- Camera
- Weather appropriate attire
The Steamboat NATCHEZ does not qualify for producing gluten-free meals as established by the GFCO (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) and therefore must decline a guest's request for a special meal. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Rates do not apply to Special Event or Holiday Cruises or Tours.
Additional information
- Boarding will begin 1 hour prior to departure.
- Seating time options include 6:00pm or 7:45pm.
- The cruise will leave 7:00 pm regardless of seating time.
- This boat is handicap accessible however once aboard, due to the historic nature of the boat, guests will need to use stairs to access levels above or below the main level.
- Restrooms are available on board.
- Children ages 2-5 who are going on the cruise only (no meal included) cruise free and do not require a ticket.
- Gratuities not included.
- A gift shop and cash bar are available but not included in the cost of this cruise.
- Service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed.
- There are 2 dining times to choose from. If guests chose a ticket with meal service and fail to choose a dining time one will be assigned based on availability.
- After/Before guests dining time guests can enjoy the upper deck of the steamboat, however, the dining room will not be opened unless guests are being seated for dining time.
- Transfers must be used in conjunction with optional tours.
- Groups of 10 or more should call 850-424-5125 before booking.
- Handicap accessible.
Cancellation policy
Customers may cancel at least 48 hours prior to their arrival date to receive a full refund minus a $5 service fee. Customers that cancel after the 48 hour period will not be eligible for a refund. If weather is unfavorable and the vendor calls off the tour, the customer may reschedule for a later time/date or a full refund will be issued. Customer may make changes to the reservation without any fees as long as it's outside the 48 hour cancellation period. No shows are not eligible for a refund. Customer agrees that this booking is for 9 passengers or less. Customers booking 10 or more tickets at a time will be considered a group subject to additional rules. There are 2 dining times to choose from. If guests chose a ticket with meal service and fail to choose a dining time one will be assigned based on availability.
Groups of 10 or more will have a 50% non-refundable deposit kept on any cancellations or changes regardless of how far out they are made. Groups of 10 or more will have to pay a $2 gratuity per person, select ticket during check out. Customers are required to sign a contract and a copy of the signed contract is due within 7 days of booking to confirm your reservations, otherwise your order will be canceled. A final guaranteed passenger count is due 72 hours prior to your cruise. Decreases making total due less than the 50% deposit will not receive any refund of original deposit. Any decreases to passenger count within 72 hours will not be refunded. No shows will not be refunded. Additional seats may be purchased on site based on availability however seating will be reserved for the final guaranteed passenger count. If you would prefer to book your group booking via phone please call 800-450-7139 and ask for the groups department.
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This cruise was perfect for an overnight trip to NOLA. The staff were professional, the food tasty, and my daughter was extremely excited about touring the engine room. I highly recommend this cruise.Verified TripShock! Traveler Review
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The Happy Families exhibition shows the entire story of Studio Makkink & Bey and our design philosophy, which is largely based on personal relationships, connections with like-minded people and collaborative arrangements. It is more than simply a display of finished work, but shows how the Studio's design practice has developed over time.
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The Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro adds a QWERTY device to Sony Ericsson's new portfolio of Android handsets, joining the Xperia Play and the Xperia Neo announced at the company's packed press conference opening Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona.
Rumours and leaks had tipped us off to the Xperia Play and the Xperia Neo, but the Xperia Pro, codenamed Iyokan, has had a much lower profile.
We've seen a number of "pro" models from Sony Ericsson before - Xperia X10 mini pro, Vivaz pro - so it shouldn't be a surprise to see it join the new collection, adding the option of a hardware keyboard to the Neo.
Essentially the Pro carries the same multimedia proposition as the Neo, but offers the slide-out keyboard, which is said to again be ergonomically designed. If you see the Xperia Neo as the new Vivaz, then this would be the equivalent of the Vivaz pro.
Of course Sony Ericsson has stepped up the game with its new devices, so the Xperia Pro comes with that Exmor R sensor, offering you an 8.1-megapixel camera and the Mobile Bravia Engine driving Sony's "reality display", playing to Sony's technology strengths.
We saw both these technologies in the Xperia Arc when it was launched at CES 2011 in Las Vegas and were very impressed with the results.
You get the latest version of Gingerbread, true of all Sony Ericsson's new devices, so you get the benefits of all the latest Google goodness. There is also an HDMI to hook-up to your TV.
Specs are on par with the Neo - so that means a 1GHz Qualcomm chip inside and the Reality display with mobile Bravia engine (3.7-inches, 854 x 480 pixels).
Of course, the Xperia Neo goes up against the Motorola Milestone 2 and the HTC Desire Z, so we'll have to see if Sony Ericsson's UI tinkering and ergonomic design can win keyboard fans away from HTC Sense and Motoblur.
It's due out in the end of Q2 2011 in "selected markets" in black, red and silver varieties.
There is a hint that the Xperia Pro is a business device, but there are plenty of consumers who want buttons too. No word on networks or availability, but we'll update you when we know.


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A Guide to Researching in South Africa
Information and links.
Ancestor.co.za - Family Tree and Genealogy search for South Africa
South Africa's premier ancestry and genealogy research website. Free access to search all records. Order death notices online.
Gendata - Tuisblad van Daniel Jacobs
Web site of Daniel Jacobs. Includes: indexes on important sources of relevance to South African genealogical research; links to free resources; information about his research including his book on the Vosloo family.
GenDatabase is a new online service offering free lookups on ancestors in South Africa.
GENEALOGIESE NAVORSING: Kielie-kielie, so soek jy jou familie!
In the Afrikaans language: a humorous and informative guide on searching for your ancestors in South Africa.
Genealogy Bulletin Board Systems for South Africa
[The original link is broken. This link points to an archived copy on the Wayback Machine]
German Genealogical Research in South Africa
Genealogical website for Germans who have emigrated to South Africa since the 1600s. There are descriptions of various groups that emigrated to South Africa, as well as lists of names and passenger lists to help you find your ancestor.
A blog for anyone interested in South African genealogy research, with useful tips on sources and procedures. Topics include dating photographs by costume and studio, how to make the best use of deceased estate and other archival files etc, well-illustrated by photographs. Links to other useful sites offered. Author an experienced genealogist in the South African and other fields.
Learn the tips and tricks that professional researchers and genealogists use to uncover South African Family Trees.
South African Family History and Genealogy
Anne Lehmkuhl's web site contains information of interest to people researching South African ancestors/descendants, such as how-to guide, resources available, surname database, etc.
A practical site for those researching their South African roots. There is a DataArchive, passenger lists, info on wrecks, emigrants, as well as beginners tutorials and links to other useful websites.
From Conrod Mercer, past president of the Genealogical Society of South Africa.
South African Time Line: Whit's End
A chronological list of mainly South African historic events.
Surname Navigator South Africa
A one window, megasearch engine for surnames. Can simultaneously search various databases using only one input screen. Includes CGI (LDS Mormons) South Africa, Ancestral File (LDS Mormons) South Africa, Geneanet South Africa, Google, genealogy South Africa, Google News Genealogy South Africa, Rootsweb message board South Africa, Ancestry.com, Email Finder South Africa, White Pages South Africa.
A blog for anyone interested in South African genealogy or history. Regular features on things that would have affected our ancestors, discussions on heritage and interesting tidbits gleaned from hours spent in archives and libraries.
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it comes like a gut shot at times, like when I realize Big'K is less than a week from her sophomore year. stabs like a knife when Lil'K is having a rough day and I just need some advice, or to escape. an overwhelming wave of nausea when I realize that last Saturday was the day, and I did not even realize it. that the trip to purchase bento boxes on Friday, the hanging around on Saturday, and trip to the beach on Sunday were enough to keep my mind from realizing what the date was. and that the timing this year is just eerie. two weekends and just nine days before Big'K's first day of 10th grade. when 22 years ago, it was the Saturday before my first day of 10th grade. three days before to be exact. the sick feeling this morning when I wondered why everyone kept saying I was just 'off' this weekend, and not knowing the reason for it, until this morning at work seeing the date on the calendar. yep. that was the reason. that even though I consciously did not realize the date, my body did. that was the reason for being so 'off', because my heart always knows.
it is not that I have forgotten. you never forget something like that. it is just that with time, the pain changes. I do not know anymore if I believe that time heals. I have told other people, even told myself that it does. but I am no longer sure. I do not feel as if I have been healed. I do feel that I have changed. I do know that time will change things. I know that my mini-breakdown a couple years ago helped so much. such a strange statement to make. when I read those words on paper it does not make sense. but that breakdown...it definitely fixed something. changed something. healed something.
I know I was blessed to have the years that I had with her. I wish I would have paid more attention. and learned more. I wish I could be more like her. with the patience of a saint. the smile that could light up a room. fantastic baking skills. a mother like no other. and so so much more.
grief is like a continuous circle. you are constantly in one stage or another. sometimes you stay stuck in one. I was stuck in anger for a long time. unable to move past it and continue to grieve. that is so dangerous. and destructive. it took me 20 years to get out of it. but things have been so much better since I have. I have chilled in acceptance. every once in a while though, something will hit and boom the circle will start over. but that is ok. it helps. moving through the stages can help to change your grief. mold it into something you can live with. and I am there. moving. and living. and it is way better than where I was stuck for so long.
I know it will always hurt. I know it will always make me cry. but it will not hold me hostage.
I have changed.


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Society Management Education Delivered Online
April 16, 2011 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces its new series of genealogy society management education delivered online in webinar format. As part of its new online education initiative, FGS will offer webinars both free to the public and to its member societies via the popular GoToWebinar® platform which can accommodate up to 1,000 participants. FGS members will have access to recorded webinars and syllabus materials at the members-only section of the FGS website at http://www.fgs.org.
Social Networking for Genealogy Societies
The first webinar, Social Networking for Genealogy Societies, will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 and is free to the public. FGS Board member Thomas MacEntee will demonstrate how genealogy societies are currently leveraging the power of Facebook, Twitter and blogs to expand their online presence and recruit new members. Register at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/401693254.
Future Webinar Topics
FGS plans to offer a wide variety of webinars focusing on society management topics over the next few months. Some of the most recognized names in genealogy education including D. Joshua Taylor, George Morgan and Drew Smith will develop and deliver these presentations in a convenient online setting. Topics will include:
- Administration and Member Services: Joining a Genealogical Society; How to Promote Volunteerism in Your Society; How to Create a Member Handbook; Developing an Excellent and Cost-Effective Educational Programs for Your Society; and Using Bylaws to Focus and Motivate Your Society.
- Marketing: Developing a Publicity and Marketing Plan; Methods for Promoting Your Society's Meetings; Developing a Social Media Plan; Creating a Facebook Page; Creating and Using a Twitter Account; Your Society's Next Generation: Reaching Out to New Communities; and Creating an Effective Press Release.
- Technology: How to Attend a Webinar; How to Host a Webinar; Google Docs for Societies; Google Forms for Societies; Backing Up Your Society Data; Creating a Free Website for Your Society; and Creating a Blog for Your Society.
- Finances and Fundraising: Complying with IRS Filing and Reporting Requirements for Your Non-Profit Society; Society Fundraising Through Affiliate Marketing; and How to Set Up and Use a PayPal Account.


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JinkoSolar Donates 30 kW to Village in Western China
JinkoSolar Donates 30 kW to Village in Western China
SHANGHAI, November 28, 2012 -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), a leading global solar power product manufacturer, today announced that it has donated 30 kW of solar PV modules to Mumuke village in Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in western China.
With a population of approximately 120 residents, Mumuke village is located in a remote part of Xinjiang Province where electricity from the national grid is unavailable and there is little in terms of transportation infrastructure. The off-grid system will meet the basic electricity needs of the village. This donation is the result of joint efforts between JinkoSolar and Schneider, the global specialist in energy management.
By providing solar PV Modules, JinkoSolar is helping to provide solutions to a region with persistent electricity shortage.
This donation follows the 15kW of solar panels that were donated by JinkoSolar in September 2012 to three local elementary schools located in Chengduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, together with other necessary supplies such as computers, clothing and books.
"We are happy to see our Jinko modules are used to provide, residents in Mumuke, with a renewable source of electricity that will provide them benefits from for many years," commented Mr. Kangping Chen, Chief Executive Officer of JinkoSolar." JinkoSolar's growth has been supported by many communities across the globe over the past couple of years and we are determined to give back to the community in a meaningful way. We intend to continue to offer similar donations, eventually providing electricity not only to western China, but also to other geographies, such as Africa and South America."
About JinkoSolar
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) is a leading solar power product manufacturer with production operations in Jiangxi and Zhejiang Provinces in China and sales and marketing offices in Shanghai and Beijing China; Munich, Germany; Bologna, Italy; Montpellier, France; Zug, Switzerland; San Francisco, U.S.; Queensland, Australia; Ontario, Canada and Singapore.
JinkoSolar has built a vertically integrated solar product value chain with an integrated annual capacity of approximately 1.2 GW each for silicon wafers, solar cells and solar modules as of September 30, 2012. JinkoSolar distributes its photovoltaic products to a diversified customer base in the global PV market, including in Germany, Italy, Belgium, Spain, the United States, France, Eastern Europe, South Africa, Japan, China and other countries and regions.
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Pro JavaFX 8: A Definitive Guide to Building Desktop, Mobile, and Embedded Java Clients
Covering the JavaFX API, development tools, and best practices, this book provides code examples that explore the exciting new features provided with JavaFX 8 which comes as part of Oracle's new Java (SE) 8 release. This book also contains engaging tutorials that cover virtually every facet of JavaFX development and reference materials on JavaFX that augment the JavaFX API documentation.
After reading and using this book, you'll have the authoritative knowledge that should give you an edge in your next JavaFX-based application projects for your job or your clients.
What you'll learn
- How to get started with JavaFX, including downloading the SDK and available tools
- How to express user interfaces with SceneBuilder and FXML
- How to use property binding to keep the UI easily in sync with the model
- How to use the rich set of JavaFX UI controls, charts, shapes, effects, transformations, and animations to create stunning, responsive, user interfaces
- How to use the powerful JavaFX layout classes to define the user interface in a cross-platform fashion
- How to leverage the observable collection classes to observe changes in, and bind to, Java collections
- How to use the JavaFX media classes to play audio and video
- How to interact with external application services to create an enterprise application with JavaFX
- How to use the JavaFX API with alternative languages such as Scala and Groovy
- How to use Java on embedded, mobile, and tablet devices
Who this book is for
Application developers, graphic designers, and IT decision makers. Not only does this book contain comprehensive technical information for developers and designers, it builds a compelling case for choosing JavaFX.
Table of Contents
1. Getting a Jump Start in JavaFX 8
2. Creating a User Interface in JavaFX 8
3. Using SceneBuilder to create a User Interface
4. Properties and Bindings
5. Building Dynamic UI Layouts in JavaFX
6. Using the JavaFX UI Controls
7.Collections and Concurrency
8. Creating Charts in JavaFX
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10. JavaFX 3D
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Before and After: Gorgeous Family Home in Richmond
This Richmond redo starts right in the middle with a welcoming center hall
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Though not quite adrenaline junkies, Sasha and Mike Hogan do lean toward the extreme. She's a marathon runner and world-traveling mountain climber, summiting Russia's Mount Elbrus last July. He's an investment banker, but also a U.S. Naval Academy graduate who did a Desert Storm tour shipboard on the Red Sea. So while it's easy to imagine these two debating the latest in outdoor gear, it's harder to visualize them fussing over floor plans and fabrics for their Richmond, Virginia, home. "Yet that just goes to show there's two sides to everyone," laughs Sasha, who approached the renovation of their 1930s English Revival in the city's quiet West End as another adventure. What started as a small project went the distance as a major renovation that included additions of a new kitchen, family room, and capacious covered porch, as well as dramatic redecorating throughout.
Curb appeal and square footage—the usual catalysts for renovations—weren't the motivating factors here. The house was charming and wasn't terribly small. What it lacked was flow. "We enjoy entertaining, and people would get stuck in the library, kitchen, or coat closet," Sasha explains. The poor layout also meant that entire rooms went unused daily. Sasha and Mike, their two children, and their two big dogs lived, cramped, in just a portion of the home.
A turquoise-painted door gives the vintage house a welcoming new look.
Photography: Gordon Beall
Produced by Eileen a. Deymier
Architect: Dan Ensminger, Ensminger Architecture, 503 Ridge Top Rd., Richmond, VA 23229; 804/323-6299.
Interior designer: Kat Liebschwager, Kat Liebschwager Interiors, 3801 West Cary St., Richmond, VA 23221; 804/288-3350, katinteriors.com.
Contractor: John Gray, Peak 3 Construction, 2079 Dabney Road, Richmond, VA 23230; 804/864-5001, peak3construction.com.
Tile contractor: Sedin Galijasevic, 804/677-6941.
Landscape designer: Nancy Dransfield, Landesign of VA, Inc., P.O. Box 15582, Richmond, VA 23227; 804/261-6773, landesignofvirginia.com.
Door paint: Fine Paints of Europe, finepaintsofeurope.com.
Before: Foyer
Before, there was a narrow entry and disjointed rooms.
"To solve the problem, Sasha wanted a center hall," says architect Dan Ensminger, who gutted the middle of the house to create a gorgeous, glossy hall framed by an archway and refined with wainscoting. Ever the outdoors lover, Sasha hoped the new centerpiece would facilitate more than a smoother interior flow. "I wanted it to direct people to the back of the house, where we could entertain outside."
After: Entry
Working alongside Ensminger, designer Kat Liebschwager tried to channel Sasha's personality to ensure that the new and reworked spaces were a spot-on reflection of her client—colorful, fun, sophisticated. "She has a fantastic art collection and loves color. She was big into pink and orange, but we decided to tone it down to neutrals for the furniture and walls so the art could be the star," says Liebschwager, whose style Sasha first admired at Ruth & Ollie, the designer's popular shop in Richmond's Carytown district. Although their project bloomed big, the Hogans weren't cavalier with resources. "We used a lot of their existing furniture and accessories and re-covered them," the designer says.
A large painting in the new back porch set the palette, which, though more neutral than before, is hardly timid. Its richest hue—a true turquoise—is introduced immediately at the shiny front door, which took a new arched shape in the redo. Pops of saturated turquoise leave a trail of accent color from the central hall all the way to the back porch, knitting the spaces together.
The foyer and new center hall improve traffic flow.
Bench ("Ingrid" #V113-BE): Vanguard, vanguardfurniture.com.
Fabric ("Rastrelli"/Ecru #F1325-04, by Designers Guild, discontinued): Osborne & Little, designersguild.com.
Painting above bench; wall finish and floor paint: by Sunny Goode, sunnygoode.com.
Throw ("Richard Nixon Alpaca Throw" #5442): Jonathan Adler, jonathanadler.com.
Pillows: Ruth & Ollie, ruthandollie.com.
Chest ("Cabrillo Nailhead Chest" #323-113N): Bernhardt, bernhardt.com.
Lamp: owner's collection.
Chandelier ("Margarite Iron Chandelier"/Gilded Iron #SK5102GI, by Suzanne Kasler): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Light fixture in entry hall (#505-415, by Regina Andrew): discontinued.
Stair carpet ("Aylin"/Camel #96273, Karaman Collection): Stanton, stantoncarpet.com.
Area rug (custom, "Patchwork"/Beige, Gold): Saddlemans, saddlemansofsantafe.com.
Jewelbox Bench
Glamour also makes its debut in the center hall. "Sasha wanted a more sophisticated, grown-up look," says Liebschwager, who hired a local artist to paint diamonds on the floor and tone-on-tone metallic stripes on the wall. The hallway settee is gold-leafed. "When the light hits the center hall, it shimmers like a jewel box," she says.
The art is by Sunny Goode, who also painted the walls and floor.
Before: Living Room
Before, the doorway to the living room was rectangular.
After: Living Room
An arched doorway creates a graceful passage from foyer to living room. A pair of Victorian chairs got fresh upholstery: Designers Guild on the seats and arms, Cowtan & Tout on the backs.
Pair of Victorian chairs: owner's collection.
Chair-back fabric ("Zanzibar"/Pebble #11003-01): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Seat and arm fabric ("Ruggiero" #F1547-15, by Designers Guild, colorway discontinued): Osborne & Little, designersguild.com.
Small round table between chairs (discontinued): Worlds Away, worlds-away.com.
Demilune behind chairs: owner's collection.
Art above demilune: by Greg Osterhaus, osterhausart.com.
Art to right of door of doorway (vintage "Madeline" prints by Ludwig Bemelmans): Hammer Galleries, hammergalleries.com.
Coffee table ("Diego Cocktail Table"): Oly, olystudio.com.
Tray on coffee table (discontinued); for similar: Kat Liebschwager Interiors, katinteriors.com.
Vase on coffee table ("Marbled Mercury Vase"): Arteriors, arteriorshome.com.
High-backed settee ("Dautry" #1096, discontinued); fabric ("Frett"/Pumice): CR Laine, crlaine.com.
Accent pillow ("Nizam" #F6130-04): Osborne & Little, designersguild.com.
Area rug (custom, "Cyndera White"): Saddleman's, saddlemansofsantafe.com.
Cheerful Family Room
Easier circulation between previously cloistered rooms resulted from Ensminger sorting out the spaces like the pieces of a puzzle, adding portals where none existed before. "The architect had a strong vision and did a great job with it," Liebschwager says. She enhanced Ensminger's work by repeating glam decorative elements to make the new connections shine. A chunky mirrored cocktail table brings sparkle to the family room addition; a round mirror behind the settee in the original living room forms a shimmery focal point.
This new space opens off the living room and also adjoins the relocated kitchen and new center hall. A Patterson, Flynn & Martin rug and Cowtan & Tout drapery fabric create neutrality with the RH sofa and the homeowners' reupholstered chairs.
Wall paint ("White Sand" #964); ceiling paint ("Iced Green" 3673): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Area rug ("Cite Square"/Ivory, discontinued): Patterson, Flynn & Martin, pattersonflynnmartin.com.
Sofa ("Lancaster"): Restoration Hardware, rh.com.
Lounge chairs; table between chairs: owner's collection.
Lounge-chair fabric ("Crystal Weave"/Alabaster #63671): Schumacher, fschumacher.com.
Lamp on table between chairs: Ruth & Ollie, ruthandollie.com.
Accent pillow fabric ("Bernhardt"#F5442/03, discontinued): Osborne & Little, osborneandlittle.com.
Round end table next to chair ("Brigit Circle Side Table"/Silver #128065): Interlude Home, interludehome.com.
Coffee table ("Estelle Rectangular Coffee Table" #319 021): Bernhardt, bernhardt.com.
Turquoise chair (#7011-CH, discontinued): Vanguard, vanguardfurniture.com.
Fabric (#7292/03, discontinued): Romo, romo.com.
End table by sofa ("Christine Round Tall Side Table"/Antique White): Oly, olystudio.com.
Lamps flanking sofa ("Moondust," discontinued): Currey & Co., curreycodealers.com.
Mantel (custom): Tim Hunter, 804/319-0369.
Fire screen ("Circle Fire Screen" #02244): Cyan Design, cyandesign.biz.
Painting above mantel: by Duane Cregger, duanecregger.com.
Striped benches: owner's collection.
Fabric ("Mala"/Aqua #LB50001-3, by Baker Lifestyle, discontinued): Lee Jofa, leejofa.com.
Hanging light (design by Kat Liebschwager): fabrication by Colonial Metalcrafts, 804/358-6000.
Drapery ("Sutton"/Natural #J376F-08, by Jane Churchill): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Hardware: The Finial Co., the finialcompany.com.
Colorful Alcove
Perhaps the most clever space is an arched alcove created in what was formerly the breakfast area. "We preserved the front window, added a window seat above the radiator, and a coat closet on one side and a powder room on the other," Ensminger says. A crystal chandelier and deep turquoise accents on fabrics, pillows, and pom-pom fringe make the hardworking area as eye-friendly as a full-size room.
Robert Abbey lighting adds a dressy touch to the window seat area between a closet and powder room. The space features Designers Guild fabric on the seat and window. Trim on the valance is Kravet.
Ceiling light ("Bling Flush Mount" #S1002): Robert Abbey, robertabbeylightingstore.com.
Window treatment fabric ("Capucheen Azure" #F1369/02, by Designers Guild); bench-cushion fabric ("Regence Turquoise" #F1492/07, by Designers Guild, colorway discontinued); accent pillows ("Monplaisir Turquoise" #F1341/03, by Designers Guild, colorway discontinued): Osborne & Little, designersguild.com.
Window-treatment trim (Scallop/Fan Edge Fringe #T30394.35): Kravet, kravet.com.
Pretty Dining Room
Repurposed as the dining room, the former kitchen has its own glisten. A pair of mirrored doors open up to the dining room's new china cabinet—smart use of what originally had been an alcove for the stove. For symmetry, a second pair of mirrored doors was added along the same wall, but these are dummy doors that lead only to greater reflection.
Nina Campbell wallpaper makes the major statement in the dining room, a space that previously was the kitchen. A sisal rug calms the floor. White leather backs add interest to tufted chairs. A Currey & Company chandelier gains quiet glam with a single crystal swag. Silver leafing shimmers on the ceiling.
Wallpaper ("Paradiso" #NCW4030-03, by Nina Campbell): Osborne & Little, osborneandlittle.com.
Ceiling treatment (silver leafing): by Sunny Goode, sunnygoode.com.
Table: owner's collection.
Chairs ("Imperial Dining Chair" #152 with white leather backs): TCS Designs Inc., tcsdesignsfurniture.com.
Fabric on chair front (Pavane"/Linen #F1508/01, by Designers Guild): Osborne & Little, designersguild.com.
Sisal area rug ("Canvas" #470, Bakari Collection): Fibreworks, fibreworks.com.
Sconces ("Serena Wall Sconce" #5166); chandelier ("Crystal Lights Chandelier" #9891): Currey & Co, curreycodealers.com.
Mirror: Williams & Sherrill, williamsandsherrill.com.
Pristine Breakfast Room
The pure, simple white of the leather chairs and a high-gloss lacquered table in the breakfast nook lets a dynamic blue oil painting by Kiki Slaughter steal attention.
Table: LaDiff, ladiff.com.
Chairs (Ajax Side Chair"/White Leather); chandelier ("Serena Drum Chandelier"): Oly, olystudio.com.
Drapery ("Alston Trellis Embroidery"/White on White #713032): Thibaut, thibautdesign.com.
Mirrored chest: Williams & Sherrill, williamsandsherrill.com.
Lamp on chest ("Windham"/Silver) Worlds Away, worlds-away.com.
Oil painting: by Kiki Slaughter, kikislaughter.com.
Blue wall paint ("Ocean Air" #2123-50): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Before: Kitchen
What was previously the kitchen is now the dining room.
After: Kitchen
One of the most beautiful rooms, the new kitchen, also is one of Sasha's favorites. "I love it even though I'm not a huge cook," she says. "I have way too much ADD to scramble eggs without getting distracted. My son gives me a grade on breakfast every morning!" The kitchen's elegant but not overdone white cabinetry teams with pale turquoise tiles to transition to the new enclosed porch.
An Ann Sacks glass tile backsplash adds cool color to the white cabinetry. Metal counter stools and a pair of glass lanterns continue the glam look of the other rooms. The faucet is by Perrin & Rowe from Rohl.
Cabinetry: Martin-Star Cabinetry & Design, martinstar.com.
Backsplash ("Lucien Rectangle Field Tile"/glass): Ann Sacks, annsacks.com.
Lanterns above island (custom): Toombs Ltd., toombslighting.com.
Counter stools ("Biedermeier Counter Stool" #4014): O'Brien Ironworks, obrienironworks.com.
Counter-stool fabric ("Mezzola Lusso Ocean" #F1453-05, by Designers Guild): Osborne & Little, designersguild.com.
Faucet (Perrin & Rowe Collection): Rohl, rohlhome.com.
Perfect Patio
The new covered porch includes wicker sofas, a Wisteria glass coffee table, and aqua ottomans from Serena & Lily. Here, the turquoise pigment digs deep again, as in the center hall. "This is where we live all summer," Sasha says.
Sofas ("Provence"): Restoration Hardware, rh.com.
Pillows: Ruth & Ollie, ruthandollie.com.
Coffee table ("Glass Coffee Table" #W4178): Wisteria, wisteria.com.
Ottomans ("Moroccan Leather Pouf"/Turquoise #CH11): Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com.
Range garden seat: Legend of Asia, legendofasia.com.
Art: Palette, palettepaint.com.
Cabinet under painting: owner's collection.
Ceiling fan: Fanimation, fanimation.com.
Ceiling paint ("Seabrook" #750): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Before: Back Yard
Before the renovation, the back yard included a simple terrace.
After: Back Yard
Beyond the porch off the family room, a spacious flagstone terrace provides ample space for dining, lounging, and cooking.
Wicker chairs ("Provence Bucket Armchair"); large table: Restoration Hardware, rh.com.
Family Portrait
Although the center hall remains Sasha's most beloved single space, she equally treasures how the renovated house lives. "When we host supper club now, people move from room to room and end up in the living room, which we had never sat in before"—the ultimate testament to a successful redo.
Sasha Hogan with daughter Katie, 14, son Carter, 11, and chocolate Lab Ramsay and yellow Lab Huntley.