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While sharing dismal Q1 results, HP CEO Meg Whitman says HP will not sell its enterprise services or PC unit; projects return to growth in 2014.
HP will not break itself up and nor depart from its "fix and rebuild" plan that it set for itself in 2012. It will stay on course to set the stage for a return to expansion and greater profitability in 2014, said CEO Meg Whitman in a first quarter 2013 earnings call Thursday.
That means no jettisoning of the PC division or divestment of its enterprise services unit. "We've done what we said we would do in a multi-year journey to set up for recovery and expansion in 2014," Whitman said at the start of the call.
And later, "Overall, our turnaround showed progress in the first quarter. If I had to characterize it, I would say the patient showed some improvement."
Whitman and CFO Cathie Lesjak said HP had made a great effort to bring costs in line with its shrinking lines of business, and that effort was beginning to pay off. Whitman said the restructuring gained traction in the first quarter, which saw HP cut another 3,500 employees off its 300,000-plus total.
The reduction in force was part of HP's ongoing restructuring program. "In addition to the financial results, we are seeing the benefit of a streamlined and more engaged organization translate into crisp execution on the business strategies," she said.
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Whitman was putting a brave face on a modest first quarter of 2013. Revenues were down 6% at $28.4 billion for the quarter that ended Jan. 31, compared to the same period last year. Earnings per share were $0.63, down from $0.73 in the prior-year's quarter, using generally accepted accounting principles. That result, however, was above HP's own previous projection of $0.34 to $0.37 per share.
Revenues for HP's troubled personal computer unit, the personal systems division, which news reports at the start of the quarter suggested was being put on the auction block, were down 8% in the first quarter. Units shipped were down 5%. Notebooks were down 14% but desktops up 10%. Whitman addressed the issue of HP's long-term intent by saying, despite rapid changes in consumer device form factors, "this is a business we need to be in" and any discussion of the PC business' sale was off the table.
Printing revenue dropped 5% in the first quarter, with consumer units down 13% and commercial units down 6%. But a greater emphasis on high-end systems raised its operating margin to 16.1%.
The enterprise group, which includes HP's x86 and Itanium servers, saw a 4% drop in revenue year over year for the quarter. The group includes HP's storage and networking products as well. Revenue on x86 servers was down 3%, but Whitman said HP has "stabilized our core server products" and she expects it to resume growth next quarter. Storage revenue was down 13%; within that category, converged storage systems, such as the newly introduced 3Par mid-tier storage product, showed 21% growth in revenue. Technology services revenue was down 1%. Networking revenue was up 4%.
Software revenue, which includes HP's security, network and systems monitoring, and management and automated IT operations, was down 2% year over year for the quarter. License revenue was down 16%, and support revenue was up 11%.
Despite the litany of declines, Whitman maintained a positive tone. "Our primary focus is to deliver on the full-year outlook. I feel good about the rest of the year. We'll be bringing a number of new programs and disruptive innovations to market in the coming quarters," Whitman stated.
In the second quarter, HP will launch its first ARM-based server for the data center, first disclosed in its Project Moonshot announcement in late 2011. Energy-sipping ARM chips are usually reserved for mobile devices, but HP thinks there will be a future market for them in the data center. Most existing x86 and enterprise software can't run on ARM without a migration effort. Nevertheless, ARM servers would use 89% less energy, take up 94% less space and cost 63% less than their x86 equivalents, Whitman claimed.
"If 10 of the top Web service provider companies adopted (the upcoming Moonshot server), they would save $29 million in energy costs, eliminate the emission of one million metric tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. That's the equivalent of taking 180,000 cars off the road," Whitman said. But 10 of the top Web service provider companies would have to include such firms as Amazon.com, Google, Facebook, eBay and Twitter with a large existing investment in x86 infrastructure. They may or may not share HP's enthusiasm for ARM servers.
"We expect the benefits from our restructuring to accelerate through fiscal 2013," she added. HP took $1 billion off its corporate debt during the first quarter, reducing the total to $4.7 billion, Lesjak said.
HP can be expected to make a renewed effort to win more of the consumer electronics market. Its EliteBook Revolve thin notebook with rotating screen won the Best of Consumer Electronics Show in its category earlier this year, Whitman noted.
Revolve sales haven't been aided by the tepid demand for Windows 8, the Revolve's operating system.
HP will also deliver its first ElitePad tablet that runs Google's Chrome operating system later this year, Whitman said.
But projections of what was to come had to be balanced by current difficulties, and Whitman attempted to stay poised on that high wire. "We still face a long road ahead. I don't like the fact that we saw revenue declines in each major segment," she said.
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1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' aide:
2 'Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them–to the Israelites.
3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.
4 Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates–all the Hittite country–to the Great Sea on the west.
5 No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
6 'Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them.
7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.
8 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.'
10 So Joshua ordered the officers of the people:
11 'Go through the camp and tell the people, 'Get your supplies ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the LORD your God is giving you for your own."
12 But to the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said,
13 'Remember the command that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: 'The LORD your God is giving you rest and has granted you this land.'
14 Your wives, your children and your livestock may stay in the land that Moses gave you east of the Jordan, but all your fighting men, fully armed, must cross over ahead of your brothers. You are to help your brothers
15 until the LORD gives them rest, as he has done for you, and until they too have taken possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving them. After that, you may go back and occupy your own land, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you east of the Jordan toward the sunrise.'
16 Then they answered Joshua, 'Whatever you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.
17 Just as we fully obeyed Moses, so we will obey you. Only may the LORD your God be with you as he was with Moses.
18 Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey your words, whatever you may command them, will be put to death. Only be strong and courageous!'


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New tools and services promise to help you put more love into your love-hate relationship with email. We check out the contenders.
Some things getter better with time, but email hasn't been one of them. Today employees send and receive an estimated 110 emails a day, according to the Radicati Group. That's expected to increase to 125 by 2015.
For years, email software has failed to keep pace with our changing tech lifestyles and messaging habits. We now have to contend with a deluge of Facebook updates, social invites and alerts. Some of us have shunned our desktops and manage an inbox via an iPad or smartphone screen. Email hasn't gotten easier to manage -- it's gotten harder.
But things are starting to change. Well-known email providers and start-ups have been busy building innovative inbox solutions to meet changing needs. The past year has seen an influx of messaging tools and services to help us put more love into our love-hate relationship with email.
More good news: Most of these solutions are free and work with existing email providers so you don't have to start using a new inbox UI. Some tools put your bloated inbox on a diet with an eye toward achieving inbox zero status. Others analyze email and categorize messages, separating business messages from social. Then there are email solutions that deliver an at-a-glance overview of your inbox so you can more easily identify and delete swaths of email quickly.
Google rolled out its own email overload cure for Gmail users in May, bringing automatic filtering to incoming messages. When email hits your Gmail account, Google analyzes it and files it into a corresponding tabs at the top of your inbox labeled Social, Promotions, Updates and Forums.
A division of AOL called Alto has a service that will analyze a Gmail, Yahoo Mail, AOL or .Mac account and group your entire inbox into neat piles of similarly categorized messages. Gaining this unique perspective you can quickly identify Stacks (as Alto calls them) of newsletters, social updates and long-forgotten correspondence and either delete them or not.
But mobile is on the rise, and email access via tablets and smartphones will soon overshadow desktop access. Thirty-eight percent of email is now opened on a mobile device, compared to 33% on a desktop and 29% via Web mail, according to Litmus, an email marketing and analytics firm.
Two new mobile solutions, Boxer and Mailbox, both deliver powerful sorting and archiving tools you'd expect only with full-blown Web-based or software email clients. Mailbox is a slick email client for iPhones and iPads. Swipe a message to the right, and Mailbox archives it. Swipe a message to the left, and Mailbox saves the email for later. Swiping a message to the right and holding deletes it.
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What do you do if you're ecologically-minded, like the natural look, and want to make your house festive for the holidays? You make a natural-themed mantel display! There is so much design inspiration to take from nature, and so many natural materials that are either free or cheap. Almost any object can be upcycled as part of a mantel display.
Don't be afraid to deviate from the traditional red and green colorscheme. For example, a blue sky or sea green ocean-inpired mantel looks festive for Christmas or even New Year's Eve. Some of these ideas are easy for a beginner to assemble, and some are over-the-top extravaganzas that require a bit of design acumen or a good supply of craft notions. Spending a little time on your mantel, whatever your design skills are, will pay off in holiday cheer.
1. Deck the Faux Animal Head: Faux animal heads have been in style for years. These cheeky, humane replicas of hunting trophies make the perfect centerpiece for a natural-themed holiday mantel display. Surround one with greenery for a woodsy look.
2. Rustic, Retro Mantel Display: The operative word here is "stuff", and lots of it. Vintage thrift store finds displayed en masse, and mixed up with pine branches or mini trees, evoke that Christmas-at-the-rustic-lodge feeling.
3. White Twig and Holly Berry Woodland Mantel: White branches, fake birds, an antique gate as the backdrop, and quite a bit of green pine foliage make for an impressive, voluminous natural mantel display.
4. The Blue Mantel: The blue mantel, while not necessarily made from natural materials, is meant to evoke the ocean or the sky. Think blue and metallic baubles, beads, ornaments, and ribbons. If you can make it happen with found objects, more power to you.
5. Two Mini Trees and a Wreath: If you only have five minutes to slap something together, but you want a look that's both natural and royal-looking, this is your jam: Hang a wreath on the wall in the middle of the mantel, then put a mini tree on both sides of the wreath.
6. Wooden Candle Sticks: While shiny metal candlesticks and glass hurricane lanterns can dial up the glam and glitz, a mantel display focused on thick wooden candlesticks brings the outdoors in.
7. Scavenged Twig Crafts: Hats off to blogger Marianne Songbird, who made her mantel display out of repurposed old pitchers and surprisingly polished-looking stars made from twigs.
8. Chalkboard Paint Yourself Happy: What does a piece of salvaged wood (like an old door or some scrap plywood) plus chalkboard paint equal? A perfect mantel centerpiece with rustic charm that you can write a holiday message on.
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How to make Barbie cake with Step by Step pictures |Barbie Cake for my Princess
This 4th sep my little princess turned six and what better than a Barbie Cake for my Doll.It was lot of fun baking this one because I tried to make this cake first time and came out pretty well.
She was so happy on seeing this Barbie Cake.All the hard work put in was worthwhile.I did the icing to match my daughter's Birthday dress and she loved it.
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- To make the cake I did 4 layers of Basic sponge cake using different tins of sizes 9, 8 and 7 inch and on the top part used a small glass bowl.
- Bigger size on the bottom and followed by the smaller size arranged it.
- I have inserted lengthy wooden sticks at the corner of the cake,so that the layers will not come out.Finally i have inserted the doll at the middle.
- Applied the Vanilla Cream frosting all over the cake and did piping on the top of the doll using star tip.
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Accommodation: Alftrod Guesthouse (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel from Reykjavík to explore a lava cave in the Bláfjöll Mountains. In the afternoon, get up close and personal with the famous Icelandic horse before returning to Álftröð. In the evening, you will have your first chance to see the Northern Lights out in the countryside.
Additional Information: The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings will be dependent on weather conditions. G Adventures cannot guarantee that travellers booked on this tour will experience the Northern Lights.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACTIVITY: Go beneath the earth's surface to discover how Iceland was created. Walk and crawl through the Raufarholshellir cave that was carved out by flowing volcanic lava, and marvel at the multi-coloured rock formations left in its path.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACTIVITY: The Icelandic horse is a very unique breed. Although small and at times pony-sized, Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy. At our guesthouse, stop by the farm and learn all you need to know about the Icelandic horse, with a focus on its gait and unique character.
Day 3 : Álftröð
Location: Álftröð, Thingvellir, Gullfoss Falls, Geysir, Fluid Film, Álftröð
Accommodation: Alftrod Guesthouse (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Head to Þingvellir National Park. Visit sights like the Geysir Hot Spring and Gullfoss waterfall. Opt to visit a natural hot spring. In the evening, embrace your inner chef and prepare dinner together at the guesthouse. Afterwards, you will have another opportunity to try seeing the Northern Lights.
Additional Information: The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings will be dependent on weather conditions. G Adventures cannot guarantee that travellers booked on this tour will experience the Northern Lights.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACTIVITY: Stop at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, to see the tectonic faults created by North American and Eurasian tectonic plates shifting apart. The Oxara river cuts through the largest rift in the valley, Almannagja, and leads to the Oxarafoss waterfall. Iceland's parliament was also established in the area in 930. The park was later created to protect the remains of the open-air assembly grounds. One of the most-visited sights in Iceland, the park is an excellent spot for camping, hiking and snorkelling between the tectonic plates.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACTIVITY: Discover one of the most impressive waterfalls in Iceland, Gullfoss and complete the circuit known as the Golden Circle. This massive waterfall cascades over three "steps" before spilling into a large crevice. Fed by a glacier lake, the water passing through the falls can be a dark grey depending on how much sediment gets pushed through the river.
ACTIVITY: See a variety of geothermal pools and the erupting hot spring Strokkur. Geysir is one of the oldest geysers recorded in the world, but is most often dormant. Strokkur erupts a spray of boiling hot water straight into the air about every ten minutes.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day 4 : Álftröð/Reykjavík
Location: Álftröð, Sólheimajökulll, Seljalandsfoss , Skógafoss, Reykjavík
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Cabin (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel to Sólheimajökull glacier and take some time to explore the area, or opt for a stunning hike. Drive the scenic southern coast and visit the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls on the way back to Reykjavík.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
FREE TIME: Discover what the Sólheimajökull can tell you about the effects of climate change in Iceland. Opt to take a hike around this beautiful area.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACTIVITY: Seljalandsfoss is a 60m (196 ft) tall waterfall located along the popular ring road. Behind the flow of water is a path, allowing visitors to peek behind the curtain of water cascading over the rocks above.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACTIVITY: Visit Skógafoss, one of the largest and most recognizable waterfalls in Iceland. The 60m (200 ft) high falls forms a constant mist that floats in the air, if viewed in the sunlight the mist can create rainbows. The sound and view of the thundering water cutting through the green hills make the falls a must-see on any trip to Iceland.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day 5 : Reykjavík
Location: Reykjavík
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart at any time.
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Meet the famous Icelandic horse
Þingvellir National Park visit
Lava caving (Leiðarendi Cave)
Golden Circle sightseeing
Northern Lights hunting (2 nts)
Gullfoss waterfall visit
Geysir Hot Spring visit
Southern coast drive including Skógarfoss waterfall and Seljalndsfoss waterfall
Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations
What's Not Included
Private vehicle, walking.
Hotels (2 nts), Icelandic guesthouse (2 nts).
Meals Included
4 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Check out our Q&As
My Own Room
Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops. Please be aware that single room accommodations in European hotels are often smaller, and may not be to the same service level as double-occupancy rooms.
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Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewelery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it deemed necessary, due to safety concerns. Your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy and explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions. Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards), have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s). Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk. Read more about travel safety for ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling.
About Accommodation
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations. Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.
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Visas and Entry Requirements
Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.
Private vehicle, walking.
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
What to Take
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, on and off transportation, and to hotels (max 15-20 mins.) Dressing in layers is recommended as weather can change dramatically, without notice.
Itinerary Notes
Please note that the weather near the Arctic Circle can be variable, especially in winter. Occasionally this will mean that we need to amend our itinerary to keep you safe. We will always endeavour to deliver a tour as close to the itinerary described as possible and ensure you see as much as possible, despite any bad weather.
Local Dress
Weather can change dramatically so it's best to layer clothing to ensure you are prepared for any extremes.
Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, known as a CEO (Chief Experience Officer). The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.
Explore Iceland's glaciers and waterfalls, keep your eyes peeled for dazzling displays of the Northern Lights, explore the Golden Circle and meet the famous Icelandic horse.
Joining Instructions
Upon arrival to the city on day 1 (or earlier if you have booked pre-accommodation), please make your way to the joining hotel listed on your G Adventures voucher. Note that check-in time will be in the afternoon, generally around 15:00. Once you arrive at the hotel, look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your CEO. This note will tell you when and where to meet (usually in the reception lobby at 18:00), for your welcome moment where you will meet your CEO and other travellers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don't see a note, please ask reception for details! If you are arriving later and will miss the welcome moment, your CEO will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day. Arriving at the hotel from Keflavík International Airport In exit hall of the airport, you will see counters for Airport Direct and Flybus shuttles. These cost between approx. ISK 4000 and ISK 7000, depending on what type of ticket you buy. Please note that the cheaper, larger shuttle bus transfers will drive you to a bus terminal outside Reykjavik first, where you transfer to smaller busses to be delivered to your hotel. You can also pre-purchase transfers with G Adventures. Taxis from the airport are generally between USD 100 to 200.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible. EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER G Adventures Berlin office: +4915203076785 If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below which will connect you directly with our Sales team who will happily assist you. Hours of operation by region can be found here. Toll-free, from calls within North America only: 1 888 800 4100 Calls from within UK: 0344 272 0000 Calls from within Germany: 0800 365 1000 Calls from within Australia: 1 300 796 618 Calls from within New Zealand: 0800 333 307 Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Meals Included
4 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
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Planeterra International Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to turning travel into impact by helping local communities earn an income from tourism. Planeterra connects underserved local communities to the benefits of tourism by developing and supporting small community-owned businesses. These businesses support Indigenous people, empower women, grant youth access to employment opportunities, and protect the environment. Planeterra also works to ensure these businesses have a thriving customer base by integrating their projects into G Adventures' itineraries globally. G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs, so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need. G Adventures Dollar-a-day Program - Make Every Day Count - Turn your travel into impact with Planeterra Foundation. Did you know? Most communities around the world do not benefit from tourism. Give back to the places you visit on your travels by creating opportunities for local people to earn an income, and protect the environment. Make every day count by donating $1/day for the length of your trip, and join us in empowering the communities you will visit when you travel. 100% of your donation goes directly to Planeterra projects.
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Important Notes
1. The landscape of Iceland is unique and unlike most things you've seen. So is the weather. It is unpredictable and changeable, so be prepared to experience a variety of conditions during your time in Iceland. It's not uncommon to experience rain, sun, wind and snow all in the same visit, so please pack accordingly. 2. If you wish to visit the Blue Lagoon, please know that this activity must be done before or after your tour. As this activity is very popular, we recommend booking it in advance. 3. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings will be dependent on weather conditions. G Adventures cannot guarantee that travellers booked on this tour will experience the Northern Lights. 4. Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure. You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings in this dossier for trip specific information. For travellers over 70 years a completed Medical Form is required. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Hotels (2 nts), Icelandic guesthouse (2 nts).
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Solo Travellers
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
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A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of people in the sex trade is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they utilize the services of paid sex workers, in any capacity.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. G Adventures can provide you with the appropriate coverage. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Optional Activities
Reykjavík - Harpa Concert Hall Hveragerði - Horseback riding (7900-11500ISK per person) Fludir - Secret Lagoon Hot Spring (3000ISK per person) Sólheimajökull - Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike
Money Exchange
The currency in Iceland in the Icelandic Krona (ISK). It is recommended to bring a combination of cash, credit and debit cards.
About our Transportation
Private van/mini-buses are used on this trip.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Packing List
Cold Weather: • Long-sleeved shirts or sweater • Scarf • Warm gloves • Warm hat • Warm layers Documents: • Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border) • Insurance info (required) (With photocopies) • Passport (required) (With photocopies) • Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies) • Vouchers and pre-departure information (required) Essentials: • Binoculars (optional) • Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries) • Cash, credit and debit cards • Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights) • Ear plugs • First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking) • Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal) • Fleece top/sweater • Footwear • Hat • Locks for bags • Long pants/jeans • Moneybelt • Outlet adapter • Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.) • Reusable water bottle • Shirts/t-shirts • Sleepwear • Small travel towel • Sunglasses • Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable) • Watch and alarm clock • Waterproof backpack cover • Windproof rain jacket Health & Safety: • Face masks (required) • Hand sanitizer (required) • Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.) • Rubber gloves Winter Weather: • Warm winter coat • Waterproof gloves • Waterproof pants • Winter boots/shoes Note: The landscape of Iceland is unique and unlike most things you've seen. So is the weather. It is unpredictable and changeable, so be prepared to experience a variety of conditions during your time in Iceland. It's not uncommon to experience rain, sun wind and snow all in the same visit, so please pack accordingly. An Icelandic summer is also not what most people consider as summer temperature and in the highlands it can get quite cold. For Glacier Hiking: Please note that hiking boots with ankle support are required, and are available for rental (1000 ISK per pair).
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. Lava caving (Leiðarendi Cave). Meet the famous Icelandic horse. Golden Circle sightseeing. Þingvellir National Park visit. Geysir Hot Spring visit. Gullfoss waterfall visit. Northern Lights hunting (2 nts). Southern coast drive including Skógarfoss waterfall and Seljalndsfoss waterfall. Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier and contact us as soon as possible. If you have a pre-booked transfer, and you have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Tipping in Iceland is not customary. In many cases, a service charge is added to the bill which means that it is not necessary to add a tip. If you wish to express your satisfaction with the service in a bar or restaurant, then a gratuity of 10% or to round up the amount of the bill is perfectly acceptable. Tipping during the tour program is similarly not expected, but it can be a way to express satisfaction with the persons who have assisted on your tour. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from the equivalent of $3-5 USD per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture. At the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline €30-40 per person, per week can be used.
How long has the tour company been trading?
G Adventures was established in 1990
Do you operate a "single share" option and how does it work?
Most of our trips do not have a single supplement. This means that the accommodation is on a twin share basis and, if travelling on your own, you will be sharing a room with another G Adventures traveller of the same sex. Some tours have an optional single supplement. An optional service that may be available is called "My Own Room". This service allows solo travellers to request their own room.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It's extremely difficult if not impossible to join a tour after it has begun. It is possible to leave a tour early however you will be responsible for your own arrangements from the moment you decide to leave the tour. You would also be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary, please consult us before you book.
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Those of you who follow me know that I love to post pictures of the nature and landscapes surrounding me on Wednesdays (Wordless Wednesday posts). Well, this time, I've decided to change things a little.
Last week, Susan at "The Well-Seasoned Cook" launched a new event called "Black & White Wednesday" which focuses on monochromic food-related imagery and since that stroke me as a good and challenging idea, I thought that I could take part in it today.
Creating an interesting black and white photo of food is not that easy as what attracts us in culinary photography is mostly color. Of course, composition is important, but we are undeniably always drawn to that genious combination of vibrant hues, tints and shades as they confer a funky vibe we so much love.
On the other hand, grayscale images are only composed of a variation of shades of gray, that range from black at the weekest intensity to white at the strongest. It is then very tricky to trigger the right mood, thus you really have to choose your subject thouroughly. Nonetheless, a perfect black and white shot can emanate even more emotion and mysticality than a color click. In its apparent simplicity and finesse, it is somehow characterful, powerful and carries a deep message.
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Peeking into your life…what is a typical day of cooking and eating like for you? Generally, I don't eat much during weekdays. As I am alone at home until the evening, I keep it simple and will have a salad or a soup. For dinner, I'll prepare something more nourishing, but still quite humble. Then, around 9pm I'll indulge in something sweet like a cake, a pudding or a dessert of some sort. As our budget is low, we can't afford to eat luxurious meals or meat during the week, so I'll cook modest, yet tasty vegetarian dishes from Monday to Friday. Then during the weekend, we'll have a couple of bottles of good wine to accompany our gourmet meals. Whatever I make, I always try to use local, seasonal, healthy, non-industrial and quality ingredients. Everything I cook or bake is homemade, and I take pride in that.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Republicans' "fiscal cliff" counteroffer to President Barack Obama hints at billions of dollars in military cuts on top of the nearly $500 billion that the White House and Congress backed last year, and even the fiercest defense hawks acknowledge that the Pentagon faces another financial hit.
The proposal that House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and other Republican leaders sent to the White House this week calls for cuts of $300 billion in discretionary spending to achieve savings of $2.2 trillion over 10 years. The blueprint offered no specifics on the cuts, although the Pentagon and defense-related departments such as Homeland Security and State make up roughly half of the federal government's discretionary spending.
By any credible calculation, the military, which is still coming to grips with the half-trillion-dollar cut in last year's deficit-cutting law, is looking at an additional $10 billion to $15 billion cut in projected defense spending each year for the next decade. It's a prospect that Republicans recognize is the new reality, with wars in Iraq and Afghanistan ending and deficits demanding deep cuts.
"Not too devastating," said Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee. That's especially true compared with the alternative that McCain dreads — the double hit of tax hikes and automatic spending cuts dubbed the fiscal cliff.
If Obama and Congress are unable to reach a deal this month, the Pentagon would face across-the-board cuts of some $55 billion after the first of the year and nearly $500 billion over a decade. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and military leaders have warned that such a meat-ax approach to the budget would do considerable harm.
"My job is to stop sequestration," McCain said, using the budgetary term for the automatic cuts.
Pentagon spending still has its congressional protectors, especially with job-producing weapons, aircraft and ships built in nearly every corner of the country. In the past decade, the base defense budget has nearly doubled, from $297 billion in 2001 to more than $520 billion. The amount does not include the billions spent on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The cuts Obama and Congress are talking about would be to projected spending that envisioned Pentagon budgets rising to levels of more than $700 billion a year in a decade. Tea partyers and fiscal conservatives recently elected to Congress have shown a willingness to cut defense, traditionally considered almost untouchable.
"We understand that in getting to an agreement that drives down the debt ... that there are going to be cuts," said Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., president of the 2010 freshman class in the House. "Making cuts strategically makes sense. Doing it through sequestration does not make sense.
"I would argue that intelligence, especially with regard to cybersecurity, is probably an area where we need to spend more money," Scott added. "I'm worried more about China using viruses and technology against our country than I am about their aircraft carriers. At the same time, look at other areas of the military and say, 'When is the next time we really need that weapon system?'"
Said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., of additional cuts, "Potentially, yes, but not a trillion."
Lawmakers who are realistic about defense cuts suddenly have some significant reinforcements.
A coalition of prominent Republicans and Democrats, including former defense, state and treasury secretaries as well as military and congressional leaders, made an urgent plea Tuesday to Obama and Congress to reach a deal on the nation's finances.
At a news conference a few blocks from the Capitol, the group called the national debt "the single greatest threat to our national security." The coalition also was running full-page ads in major newspapers on Wednesday calling on Washington leaders to consider every possible step to help fix the fiscal crisis, from raising tax rates to changes to Medicare and Social Security to cuts in defense.
"In our judgment, advances in technological capabilities and the changing nature of threats make it possible, if properly done, to spend less on a more intelligent, efficient and contemporary defense strategy that maintains our military superiority and national security," the group said.
Among the members of the coalition are retired Adm. Michael Mullen, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; former defense secretaries Robert Gates and Frank Carlucci; Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve; and former secretaries of state James Baker, Henry Kissinger and George Shultz.
Former Sens. Sam Nunn and John Warner, who once led the Armed Services Committee, also are members of the coalition.
Any deal between Obama and Boehner that avoids the fiscal cliff and reduces the deficit will still face some resistance among rank-and-file lawmakers over defense cuts, especially in the House. The reductions will be particularly hard for GOP lawmakers who were counting on Mitt Romney to win the White House and try to reverse the cuts in defense.
Some lawmakers said the nearly $500 billion in cuts in the budget deal last year were hard enough.
"I felt that those cuts were plenty deep," said Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, a member of the Armed Services Committee. "They caused considerable reduction in the number of service members and raised some concerns whether we're going to be stretched too thin, and whether we're going to hollow out the services."
Rep. Allen West, R-Fla., a retired Army officer, said the budget law cuts are "quite sufficient" and any more reductions would have a serious impact on the military.
"How many more combat tours of duty do you want these young men and women to be doing, five or six tours of duty?" West said. "We're starting to break our military's back. The world is a more dangerous place. After every major combat engagement, we decimate our military and then we try to ramp up to play catch up in the next war."
The next solution, West said, would be for some members of Congress "to put on a helmet and fix a bayonet and they could go fight."


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The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is proud to be the recipient of four Automated External Defibrillators (AED) from the Clemmons Community Foundation. Sheriff William T. Schatzman will be accepting the AED's to be used by Clemmons Community Policing deputies.
Sudden cardiac arrest is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Timely assistance using an AED resource and early cardiopulmonary resuscitation greatly increases the chance of survival. An AED is a portable device used to administer an electric shock to the heart and restore the heart's normal rhythm. The devices have voice prompts that easily assist a novice to successfully perform necessary action. If a person does not need the shock of an AED, it will not deliver a shock. It is not possible to hurt someone with an AED; they can only be used to save someone's life.
President Frank Samuelson and Vice President Joanna Lyall of Clemmons Community Foundation will be presenting the donation to Sheriff Schatzman on behalf of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. Mr. Samuelson is an advocate of making the Village of Clemmons a safe place to live. Through the donation of AED's, assistance to citizens who suffer sudden cardiac arrest can arrive faster.
The Clemmons Community Foundation hopes to equip all Clemmons Community Policing deputies with AED's. The cost of each device is $1,500. If you would like to donate toward equipping the remainder of the patrol cars and other "key" locations, contact the Clemmons Community Foundation.
On Monday afternoon, August 5th, 2013 at 3:00 p.m., the Clemmons Community Foundation will officially present the donation to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, Clemmons Community Policing Section. The event will take place at the Clemmons Community Policing field office, located at 2625 Neudorf Road, Clemmons, NC.


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Redefining the Core Platform Decision
Modern: [mod-ern] – of or pertaining to present and recent time; not ancient or remote.
There is a concerted push in the industry to modernize the core banking platform, but what exactly does modern mean in this scenario? Is it moving away from legacy systems? Does it mean migrating to the cloud? No matter the specific architecture you choose, the definition of modern should include completeness, meaning a system that is inclusive of all things needed to drive consumer adoption, retention and loyalty, helps your institution drive efficiency ratios and improves your management of resources.
An intensified regulatory environment, increased consumer and commercial demand for faster innovation and constant security threats have made system upgrades nearly inevitable. But similar to how needs have become more complicated, so too has the search for the right platform. It's hard to argue the benefits of updating a core system, but the conversation needs to expand beyond the nuts and bolts of the technology. In today's banking environment, core modernization begins with how the decision is made. Banks do not have the luxury of selecting a system that they hope meets their needs - they must know before implementation begins that the technology decision supports their business environment.
The decision making process should start with one key question: Why are you looking for a new core platform? It is vital for your team to understand the driving factors in the search prior to forming any opinions. Taking a deep dive into what your current system is lacking, or the advanced functionalities you now require, will help narrow down your options and provide a much more targeted perspective as you review the candidates.
Once you have laid the groundwork, there are more specific aspects to be determined. First, create a team of stakeholders who have a global and strategic perspective of how the institution operates and shares a common view of how it should work in the future. Have the team then identify the bank's top concerns from a technology perspective. During this step in the process it is important to focus on both the current needs as well as the bank's future endeavors. How does your institution plan to expand in the marketplace? What types of new clients does your institution plan to pursue over the next few years? With what types of new products will the platform need to integrate? The solution your team selects must support the institution through growth, the emergence of new technologies and other market changes. A decision that does not take future needs into account is shortsighted and will leave the bank searching for a new system again, far too early.
Again, today's core decision should not focus solely on technology and should include what type of relationship you want to have with the vendor. Some banks seek out vendors that take a partnership approach while other institutions simply want a technology provider. There is no wrong answer here, but your team should be clear on what it is looking for in a provider in order to ensure a long lasting match.
There are numerous questions your internal team should discuss, but the modern core decision must expand beyond the bank's walls and seek input from external sources, namely other banks. Product presentations can show you how a core platform works, but nothing can replace spending time in the marketplace with vendors' current customers to learn how it will work for your bank. To narrow down the list of banks that your team will visit, seek out those that share similar demographics with your institution, such as asset size, number of account holders and product offerings. Also place emphasis on those that leverage a similar solution set to the one you would integrate.
Beyond learning how the platform works, use site visits to learn more about the vendors themselves. If your team has chosen to work within a partnership environment, ask the institutions how they interact with the provider. Find out how often they are able to meet with the vendor's executives and fellow users, as well as if there are opportunities for customer input in product development and enhancements. If your team has selected a simpler approach to the vendor relationship, it is important to learn more about the provider's ability to quickly address service issues and how often you can expect product upgrades.
With all of the information in hand there is one last question that must be answered: How will you more adequately allocate resources and drive efficiencies to better serve customers while running a profitable institution? It is an intimidating inquiry, but one that you must address with a comprehensive thesis that reaches beyond the technical capabilities of a platform. Don't let the word "modern" apply only to the technology, make it a part of your decision making process as well.
Stan Viner is the General Manager of Sales at Jack Henry Banking, a division of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. Jack Henry Banking is a provider of integrated computer systems for banks ranging from de novo to mid-tier institutions.