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FINDING A RENTAL PROPERTY FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS ON RentalsCombined.net
How do I search for a rental property?
Either type the name of a country, a region, a town, a reference number, a place of interest, or a company name into the search box, fill in the dates of the stay and the number of guests. Click 'Search now' to see a list of available properties that appears on our search results page. You can then add filters such as property type, number of bedrooms, star rating, amenities required etc. to refine your search. From here you can also click on 'OPEN MAP VIEW' from here you can see pins of all the rentals available, click on a pin and a property card opens showing you the details about that particular property.
How do I see which rental properties are still available?
Enter your desired travel dates in the search bar and then only the available rental houses and apartments will be displayed in the search results. If you're searching without any dates, you can use the availability calendar on the property details page to see when the holiday home is available and for how long or click the 'Price & Availability' tab in the results list.
Why aren't there any reviews of the property that I searched for?
If a property doesn't have any reviews, it may be because it's been added to the site relatively recently and hasn't had any reviews yet. Some of our property management companies also do not have review data. A lack of reviews does not mean the property is unsafe or not a good property to book. Do not forget that we only allow professionally managed property companies to join our website, they are all credit checked and all bookings are 100% financially protected. We do not allow independent owners to just upload a property on to our system.
Where can I see the location of the rental property?
You can see the location of a property by either clicking the location tab on the property cards, which appear on the search results page or on the property details page. The map has a pin that shows the approximate location of the property. There is also a map view option on the search results page – click here and a map appears with pins where all the rental properties are located.
Why do rental prices vary so much?
It is common practice to have different prices for different times of the year. When there is high demand such as for vacation rentals in the summer months of July & August in Europe for example, then this is usually when the prices are at their highest.
When do I receive the contact details of the Property Manager & address of the property?
All contact information of the property management company is exchanged as soon as a booking is made. However, the address of the rental property is not disclosed until full payment has been received, this is for security reasons. The property voucher itself which is the document you need to present when checking in at your property is not usually forwarded to you until 28 days prior to arrival.
Why can't I see the address of the property I am interested in?
For security reasons, property managers prefer to keep the full address of their property confidential until a booking has been paid in full. The property voucher which has the full rental address and key holder details is the document you need to present when checking in at your property. This is not forwarded to you until 28 days prior to your arrival.
How can I save the properties I am interested in?
Click on the heart symbol next to every property shown on the search results page which will allow you to create a favorites list. You can do this even if you are not signed up or logged in.
How do I show my customer a property?
You can share the property details with you customer without being in front of them, or needing to send cumbersome emails, by using our unique 'SHOW ME' TOOL. Simply begin a SHOW-ME session by clicking the SHOW-ME button in the results list, or on the property page, and giving the URL www.show-me.us and the ID created for this session. The customer will then see whichever property you wish to share with them.
How do I show my friends and family a property?
You can share any property details with your friends and family by simply clicking on a 'SHARE' button, this will allow you to email a link to them, which they just need to click on and it will take them to the property you were looking at. Alternatively, you can create your very own favourites list and then email them a selection of several properties. Once you are in your favourites list, click 'SHARE' and this will automatically create and send a PDF catalogue of all your favourite properties.
How do I book a holiday property?
Click on BOOK NOW when you are on the property details page. If you have a question about the property, you can contact us at any time by clicking on the button 'ASK A QUESTION'.m Payment is made with credit/debit cards only.
Where do I find the details of my bookings?
By logging into your account, you must then click on the DASHBOARD (top of all pages) In your DASHBOARD, click on 'MY BOOKINGS' to see the details of your bookings.
How do I change something in my booking?
When you confirmed your Booking Reservation, you will receive the details of the Property Manager. If anything changes you should contact the Property Manager immediately and ask them to confirm your changes. Please note that there may be a fee for cancellations, which can be the total value of the booking depending on how far in advance of the stay this has been requested. Changes may or may not be possible - if these are requested outside of the terms of the booking, they will be at the discretion of the property manager.
Can I get a receipt for my booking?
Yes, all travel documents will be emailed to you automatically when you place a booking, but they can also be downloaded from your Dashboard.
Will I receive the management company's contact telephone number after I book?
All contact information of the property management company, are exchanged as soon as a booking is made. However, the address of the rental property is not disclosed until full payment has been received, this is for security reasons. The property voucher itself which is the document you need to present when checking in at your property and this is usually not forwarded to you until 28 days prior to your arrival.
When I book online, how do I know for sure that my booking has been received?
You will always receive a confirmation email from RentalsCombined.net immediately after making your booking. If you have not received any confirmation from us within 24 hours, please do contact us so that we can resolve any issues that might have occurred.
When do I have to pay?
When you click on BOOK NOW, you will be asked to make a payment immediately. A deposit payment is required to secure your booking and the balance payment is usually due 56 days before the check in date. All payments are passed on to the property managers as soon as they are made.
Why must I pay a damage deposit upon arrival?
A security deposit or damage deposit is a refundable payment, this varies according to the size and standard of the rental property. This is sometimes but quite often requested by the property manager on arrival. This is in case of any breakages or damage to the property during your stay.
When do I get the damage deposit back?
Depending on the management company or property owner, your damage deposit should be refunded on departure if there is no damage to the property. Details can be seen in the terms & conditions for each property.
Are the cleaning fees compulsory?
This depends on the management company. The cleaning fee may be an additional cost, or may be included in the price. This will be shown in the EXTRA COSTS section on each property details page.
How do I check in once I arrive at the property?
One week before arriving at your rental property, we ask you to make contact with the key holder or local contact in order to confirm your time of arrival. You will be asked to present your property voucher to the key holder when you arrive at the rental property.
When is check-in time?
Check in typically takes place in the afternoon or early evening. When you have made your travel arrangements, contact the management company or property owner directly to let them know your arrival time.
If I check in late will I be denied access to the property?
Make sure that the property key holder knows what your arrival plans are, and make sure to have their contact details ready in case of any delays.
How are keys exchanged?
There are different types of key exchange procedures for example some property owners/management companies will offer a personal welcome at the property, some might email you a keyless entry code or send a key by post prior to your departure. Once your Booking Request has been accepted and you have exchanged contact details you will be informed regarding the exact key exchange procedure for the holiday property in question.
What do I do if no one is present upon arrival?
What is RentalsCombined.net?
RentalsCombined.net is a rental service, focused on professionally managed rental accommodation for business & vacation around the world. We currently list 600K properties but have agreements to take this number to over 2m during the course of this year.
How do I sign up to RentalsCombined.net?
Firstly, to make a booking you are not required to sign up. Should you wish to do so after you have made a booking so that you can see your booking details online, you simply have to follow a link 'create my login' which will be in your booking confirmation email. Alternatively, just click on JOIN US on the top header menu on our homepage.
Who are RentalsCombined.net?
All details about the team are on the Meet The Team page.
How do I contact RentalsCombined.net?
Follow our contact us link and we will reply to you as soon as possible.
Where can I find the terms & conditions?
Follow our link to read our Terms & Conditions
I have noticed a bug on the website, who do I tell?
If you notice a bug on our website, we'd really like to know. Please contact us as soon as possible.
Are RentalsCombined.net properties available all over the world?
Yes. RentalsCombined.net currently has over 600,000 properties in thousands of destinations around the world. We have agreements with many property management companies to take this number to over 2m during the course of this year.
What is payment protection?
RentalsCombined.net takes payment for all bookings from the agent or tour-operator, it is up to you to take payment from the customer. If you are using customer card details to transact, in the same transaction we pass payment to the property managers to secure the booking. We only work with major international property managers that have been fully credit-checked. In the unlikely event where a property management company closes for business, or files for bankruptcy, your customers may be covered by  Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.
Which types of insurance can I or should I take out?
Most of our property managers offer a cancellation insurance either as an additional cost or included in the price. However, we advise you to buy additional travel insurance from your preferred insurance company in order to protect yourself from illness or accident whilst travelling.
How do you prevent scams, is RentalsCombined.net safe?
RentalsCombined.net is very secure and probably the safest rental service provider in the industry as we only allow professionally managed properties on our website. These companies are all credit checked and have a contractual agreement with us. We go to great lengths to ensure you are in good hands, and that your money is safe every step of the way.
How do I cancel my booking?
Please contact us directly to cancel a booking - We will contact the management company and confirm whether this is possible, and whether there are any fees deductible for the cancellation. Cancellation fees are generally higher the closer to the departure date.
What do I have to pay if I decide to cancel?
This depends on the terms and conditions of each individual management company, which will have been advised before the booking and will also be referred to in your travel documentation. The cancellation terms are also displayed on the property page.
Do you offer cancellation insurance and how is this arranged?
Some of our management companies offer customers free cancellation insurance. However, this depends on the terms and conditions of each individual management company. Please check these details in the terms and conditions which are shown on each property details page.


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Hoppy Spring (pun!).
Who doesn't love a bad pun to welcome a new season? I usually think of Easter as the marker of our transition from winter to spring. Typically, most of the snow would have melted and egg hunts could be held in still barren, but slightly defrosted yards. This year, notsomuch - the egg hunt will be an indoor event.
Despite that slight alteration in plans, we'll still have the usual bunny cake, jelly beans, Peeps and brunch with the whole family. I'm sure there are a million amazing and creative ideas on Pinterest to make celebrating Easter super-complicated and perfectly styled (or just a complete homemade disaster), but we are keeping it real and just want to keep the kids entertained. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Pinterest, but sometimes there's no need to create anything beyond fun memories.
There have been a lot of family posts lately, but I promise to get back to posting about fun creative projects, decorating updates and other art and kid stuff. For now, you'll just have to suffer through the cute photos of my kids.
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Airbox Express Opens New Branch in Santiago!
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Santiago is the capital of Veraguas, the only province in Panama with coasts on both oceans. As of May 2014, Santiago is also the the location of the newest Airbox Express branch.
The new branch was officially inaugurated on May 24th 2014. This latest branch is located off the overpass, next to Farmacia Veraguas #2 and will be open Monday through Friday 8:00 am � 5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am � 1:00 pm.
"This is very exciting time for Airbox Express and our customers in Santiago. We want to become the online shopper of choice for the shoppers and businesses of Santiago and now with this branch we can fully serve all of their needs, whether they be Online Shopping solutions, maritime consolidation, air freight or international courier deliveries�, commented Commercial Manager Johnny Sanchez.
�We are proud to be part of the efforts to bring the services of Airbox Express to our beloved Santiago and surrounding communities. This is a step forward in helping our existing regional customers in the interior, as well as the new ones who will be joining our excellent clientele. We seek to complement their projects and ideas by bringing them closer to international commerce opportunities in a fast, affordable and friendly way!�, adds authorized agent Richie Pretto.
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Brisas del Golf: Inside Brisas del Golf, Rey Supermarket. Tel: 304-1428 M-F 9:00 am - 7:00 pm S: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Centennial: Inside Centennial Mall, Rey Supermarket, Tel: 304-1458 M-F: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm S: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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La Chorrera: Ave Las Americas, across from Plaza Italia, next to local Uno Express. Tel: (507)345-0253 M-F: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm S: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Boquete: enter by Restaurante Bistro Calle 1 primera Sur Tel/Fax: 720-1027 M-F: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm S: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Colon: inside Copymatic near Banco General Avenida del Frente, Calle 10 local,Tel: 441-8329 Fax: 441-8329 M-F: 8:00 am a 5:00 pm S: 8:00 am a 5:00 pm
David: Obaldia Avenue, in front Parque de las Madres, Local #3, Tel/Fax : 775-4512 M-F: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm S: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Santiago: off the overpass, next to Farmacia Veraguas, Tel: 441-933-5133 , M-F: 8:00 am a 5:00 pm S: 8:00 am a 1:00 pm


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Monetizing Facebook's Beacon
Beacon, the controversial advertising tool used by Facebook to deliver highly targeted ads to users, was removed from the site a couple of weeks ago due to increasing concerns from privacy advocates. Beacon was a great idea. Basically, the tool would allow data from other sites to be automatically delivered to a user's Facebook profile. For example, if you went to Fandango to purchase movie tickets, your transaction data would be transmitted to Facebook and included in your profile. That way your friends would know where you buy movie tickets and what movie you're going to see. Minus the privacy concerns, I think it's pretty neat.
Here's how I think this probably affected each of the three stakeholders.
Facebook: For Facebook this was wonderful because, presumably, they could charge advertisers high fees (with sky-high margins) for these ads.
The Advertiser: For the advertiser it was great too because it effectively created "forced word of mouth"; i.e. "oh, Betty buys her movie tickets at Fandango, maybe I should too". Of course this doesn't mean that Betty is necessarily happy with the Fandango service or that she would recommend it if the data were under her control -- which does make the referral a bit less impactful. Nonetheless, there's still a lot of value here.
Facebook Users: For the users, this wasn't so good. It was an obvious invasion of their privacy for nothing in return.
To me this was the perfect time for Facebook to use the "pay-the-consumer business model" I've referred to in other posts.
Think about it for a moment. This is a win-win-lose model. Facebook and the advertisers win and the user loses. How could the user win? Why not simply transfer some of the margin from Beacons' sales directly to the users. That's right, invade the user's privacy but give them something in return. Further, make everything opt-in. Privacy advocates can't complain when everything is opt-in. And there'd be no shortage of opt-ins because people like easy money. You could setup variable pricing for the advertisers based on unique users that viewed the data -- you could even charge based on the profile's of the users that made the transaction (Facebook has a TON of demographic and behavioral data that they could share with advertisers.)
To execute this, they simply could've added an icon to every users homepage asking them if they wanted to make some easy money. When the icon is clicked, the users could opt into Beacon's various features. Each feature would clearly describe two things:
1. Exactly what data they'd be forfeiting and who it would be seen by. 2. Exactly how much money they'd receive in return for the opt-in.
Of course they wouldn't have to actually send cash to the user. It could be gift cards, or actual merchandise from their favorite merchants. It could even be raffle based -- "opt into Beacon for the chance to win an iPod). Eventually it could buy users access to premium site features.
The bottom line her is that the only way innovative ad systems like Beacon will be sustainable is if the users have control of the data that is sent and if they feel like they're getting something in return.
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Celestial navigation didnt come to me overnightthe learning curve was steep and prolonged. When I was 17 years old, my father first introduced me to the sextant during an Atlantic crossing. I had already figured out simpler coastal navigation, and he could see I was ready to move on to the noon sight. He handed me a plastic Davis sextant and taught me how to aim it, locate the sun in the mirror, pull the orb down, and swing the sextant until the bottom edge of the sun barely grazed the horizon line. We would time each others readings, go down below, follow the formula and establish the noon sight, obtaining a pretty precise latitude and an approximate longitude. On that trip, this was as far as I got, and, really, the only accuracy one gets from a noon sight is with latitude; the more complicated method of acquiring longitude seemed too advanced for me at the time.
One year later, I was on my own boat, somewhere in between New York and Bermuda, totally lost. Before leaving New York, I took an evening course in celestial navigation. During the days I worked as a bicycle messenger and when class time rolled around, it was all I could do to keep my eyes open, much less concentrate on the theory and the vocabulary. I just didnt get it and I flunked. If the interest were just a hobby, failing the class wouldnt have mattered. But, my next step was a circumnavigation, with no help from satellites.
In those first months at sea, I had no idea that one day I would be writing the same thing. Nothing had ever felt so complicated and uncooperative. Using my fathers mail-order course, I tried to get the morning and afternoon sights, to do running fixes, but even the noon sight wasnt working anymore. I sailed to Bermuda, extrapolating figures from tables, adding and subtracting until I was dizzy, and never coming up with anything that resembled accuracy. I eventually got there by dead reckoning and heading southeast until getting within the range of an RDF station that emitted a signal in a 150-mile radius from the island.
I used the same approach until just before my next landfall in St. Thomas, when I radioed a ship for my position in time to alter course before hitting Puerto Rico. As for the Caribbean crossing to Panama, there is so much shipping heading in the Canals direction, all I had to do was fall in line and follow them in. And, once again, on the way to the Galapagos, the comfort of a daily position eluded me. If it werent for lucky timing with a sporadically functional RDF signal on San Cristobal Island, I would have missed the Galapagos entirely, and it would have been 3000 miles until reaching the next group of reef-encircled islands. That was about when I figured it was time to fix the problem.
Ever since, I have chastised myself for not getting help sooner, for not doing something about it in Bermuda. The fear and malaise fed by the situation were totally unnecessary. But, now I see it was pride that got in my way. Here I was, ostensibly this single-handed circumnavigator, and nothing could get me to walk up to some impressed sailor on the dock and admit I was having navigation problems and needed guidance. I was determined to solve it on my own, and if worse turned to worst, I figured I could always hang a right and hit land somewhere along the North American coast. This approach, though, didnt work in the South Pacific, where huge reef systems and hundreds of islands lay between me and Australia, the next major land mass.
My life then depended on accurate positions and I had scared myself enough to do something about it. Fortunately, in the Galapagos, there was another boat with people who had become good enough friends that pride lost its steam. Once the truth was outed, we got busy. I dinghied over to their boat with my notebook full of sights and calculations, plotting sheets with LOPs, and the sextant. It didnt take long for the three of us to see that I was the only one who knew what I was doing, what with all the practice. They had been using a Sat Nav for so long that I found myself giving them a refresher course. Still, three brains are better than one for solving a perplexity, and, in the end, the problem turned out to be the sextant.
I had clung to the familiar, using the same plastic sextant on which I had practiced the noon sight with my father over a year before. For nearly 3,500 miles I lived with anxiety and worry stemming from the certainty that a mathematical handicap was preventing me from learning something that had allegedly been so easy for others. Four months of one failed sight after another convinced me they were all liars. It never occurred to me that the instrument might have been at fault, that a well-used plastic sextant could have warped after having been left out in the sun one too many times.
In the locker under my bunk, there lived an excellent aluminum Freiberger sextant I had been saving for who knows whatmaybe the day the plastic sextant fell overboard. It was a little more complicated to use, which was why I hadnt taken it out of its case, but ultimately much easier to adjust for errors. I had become so comfortable with the principles of the sextant that it only took a few minutes to get past the initial intimidation and, from that day on, my navigation was perfect. For the next two years, the days at sea were structured around the sights needed to acquire a position, and the result was the highpoint. I aimed that Freiberger at the sun, moon, planets and stars, extrapolated figures from all the tables, measured angles and azimuths, and always found myself. In the process, I became totally attuned to how the Earths orbit correlates with what we see in the heavens, the progress of time, and my connection to both.
Nowadays, I still own two sextants, a different Freiberger and another plastic Davis, which, in the age of the GPS, has become something like owning two spinning wheels. Im not a crusty old-timer; Im not even middle-aged, yet, so this isnt coming from someone who also remembers walking to school uphill both ways with newspaper for shoes in the middle of winter. Only 15 years ago, when the GPS was still unavailable, the alternatives to the sextant were the Loran and Sat Nav systems, both of which were unreliable, and difficult to maintain, especially on small and leaky boats. For me, and most of the sailors I met who couldnt afford yet another repair of the broken Sat Nav or Loran, the sextant was the way to go.
Over many shipboard meals, instead of discussing how to set waypoints into a handheld computer, different makes of sextants, navigational tables, and methods were the topics. Instead of looking down at a digital readout, these sailors were watching the horizon and the heavens. Anecdotes were abundant. Everybody had a hint or trick for getting better lines of positions, or good times for taking sights, or shortcuts to shooting the stars and moon. Everybody also had a story about a time when their navigation was way off and how the problem got resolved. Of course, I had my own.
Above all, to a person, a lot more satisfaction has come from discussions about celestial navigation then than anything GPS-related can generate. I own and use a GPS now, but figuring out how to turn it on and get coordinates was no more challenging than finding a bathroom light switch in the dark. Certainly, the GPS has revolutionized navigation, as much as the invention of the chronometer once did, and its a nice tool to have, but Id still hate to see the science of celestial navigation disappear like an obsolete language. No qualitative comparison can be made between a little plastic box full of terminals and chips, and the heft of a sextant. One provides a mere convenience, while the other a dialogue with history, tradition, and the universe. Plus, celestial navigation is a fun, enriching the experience of any voyage at sea.
Suggested Reading:
Basic Celestial Concepts by Jim Sexton
Working with the StarsCelestial Navigation by Jim Sexton
Celestial Navigation by Dan Dickison
SailNet Store Section: Sextants
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Been on the road for months? Finding out the get all the exercise you need by walking plan isn't exactly cutting it? Nationally known fitness expert Kathy Kaehler has a few exercise tips for travelers and professional nomads alike.
One of the biggest precision fitness challenges for long term travelers doing the backpack circuit is the lack of equipment. That, and those of us in a hurry are often stuck with food choices we might not otherwise deem appropriate for staying in shape. I recently had the opportunity to chat with first lady of fitness, Kathy Kaehler about strategies travelers can use to keep things toned up during long term travel excursions. Wish I'd known these before I let everything backslide when we were on the road for six months. Oh well, next time I'll have a shot at being prepared.
Grab a sturdy wall.
While reviewing your guide book book, map or travel brochure in the morning. Grab a sturdy wall and put your back flat against it while you slide down into a sit with your thighs parallel to the floor. This is great for strengthening your legs and tush, and doesn't cut into your fun time at all. Since you have to set your agenda every day anyway, working in these wall sits is a seamless and equipment free way to multitask when it comes to fitness.
Use your own body as a weight.
Doing push ups on the floor, or against a wall or chair uses the natural weight of your body to maintain muscle tone while on the road without equipment.
Find a chair.
This one's actually two tips in one. Chair are available in even the most humble of hostels. Simply squeezing in some stand up / sit down repetitions is a way to get some lower body work done with minimal gear. For those wanting to take it to the next level, using the chair to do tricep dips by gripping the edge of the seat and pushing your body weight up and down provides great intensity for travelers who are gym deprived, says Kaehler.
Don't forget the stairs.
This tip is also a two-fer. The first (and simplest) tip is to simply take them whenever possible, avoiding elevators. The other is to use the stairs as a free piece of gym equipment while on the road. Alternate descending the steps as normal, with climbing up them sideways. Do two sets, and alternate the lead climbing leg each time to provide balance in your workout.
Do you have any tips or tricks to staying fit on the road? Let us know in the comment section!
Kathy Kaehler is a celebrity fitness trainer, busy mom of three and passionate about involving children in the process of healthy eating and cooking. You can find more of her tips and advice at KathyKaehlerFitness.Com.
Related Reading – Frugal Fitness: Twenty-Five and Half Ways to Make it Happen, Free Classroom Fitness Program for Teachers and Affordable Inside Tips from a Celebrity Personal Trainer.
Other Helpful Posts – Adventure Travel Items You Can Buy At the Hardware Store, Ten Universal Travel Skills.


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FRESH EYED, OPSM World Square
Yan Yan Chan
Photos: Joseph Dang
Someone give me my pre-internet eyes.
Let's start from the very beginning, when using the family Windows computer and Motorola Razr V3 were merely a treat. Afternoons were spent at art class, swimming school, dancing, tennis, tutoring or piano - having various activities scheduled after school with limited access to the internet, the thought of incorporating a computer or phone in my then lifestyle wasn't even thought of - my eyes were very much 20/20, in perfect condition and my life was dancing, homework, occasional MSN flirting with the boy I had a crush on and an un-engaged perception of the foreign world; the digital world.
If you asked me 5 years ago when the last time my eyes visited an optometrist, not one care would be given let alone the wonder of whether my eyes needed to be checked; fast forward to 2015, the internet is my life (no exaggeration here; uni, work, blogging - all accessed through this space), and my eyes, in constant direct exposure to the LED screens that is my laptop and iPhone. Dried, strained, occasionally missing the bus and un-capable of reading uni lecture slides AKA good bye 20/20 vision and hello poor eye sight for the rest of my life - are the inevitable side effects of living in the modern world. You can brush this off as much as you can, but the painful truth is that while you are reading this post, either off your computer, iPhone or tablet; your retina's are pretty much staring into direct sunlight.. and slowly worsening.
I've been refusing to rely on my glasses, but after the 3rd time of getting on the wrong bus home, I decided it was probably a smart idea to get my eyes re-examined and get a little eye-ducated with OPSM in their newest World Square store.
Bare in mind, I am not generalizing the Asian bone structure, but for those who have a similar face shape to myself/just can't seem to find the perfect pair of glasses for their face - we can admit that it certainly doesn't help when most glasses on the market are branded/modeled for a Caucasian fit; and neither am I saying that all brands are targeted for Caucasians either - but having to narrow down specific styles from different brands can get a little tedious.
So, OPSM has simply made it easier for us; through their Asian-fit frames in store experience. They've filtered their wide range of brands to a selection of frames that flatter the Asian face structure.. so say HELLO to my new Miu Miu's and Giorgio Armani's!
(photo below not literally)
After a comprehensive hour of a four part eye test; x-ray scans of my retinal, optical nerves and maculae - it's safe to say that my retina and macula are all clear of any diseases. All 360 degrees of my eyeball are completely normal and healthy - apart from the tiny factor that I am now an owner of short sighted and long distance glasses.
I won't bore you with my eye exam details - so let's talk about frames.
Myself and many other Asian's who have a petite, yet wide face and a smallish bridged nose, often take a little longer in finding the perfect frame that sit and look just right.


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Transit Reminders
A day of sextiles! These little aspects promise easy integration, but they're so easy you may miss them. Take note.
The Aquarian Sun sextiles Saturn in Sagittarius, at 14 degrees. Rules and boundaries support the focus on freedom. Yes, you read that correctly. There's ambition to move forward, but it's tempered by realistic plans. If you want to colour outside the lines, pick one colour and do it gradually. Excellent for implementing changes that you're not sure others will accept.
Mercury in Capricorn sextiles Chiron in Pisces, at 18 degrees. Venting your woes in a structured setting (like therapy) is suggested by this one. Mercury is calm and controlled, ready to listen to/discuss hurts and insecurities. Good for sourcing professional help.
Venus in Capricorn sextiles Juno (committed relationships) in Scorpio, at 13 degrees. Profound commitment can be manifested through traditional means. This is the marriage that lasts until "death do us part." The mature partner who doesn't shrink from intimacy. Helpful for putting your relationship desires into a realistic context, which can aid in manifestation.
Mars in Scorpio sextiles Pluto in Capricorn, at 16 degrees. Pluto intensifies Mars' already significant determination in Scorpio. Mars is the conscious expression of will, Pluto is the subconscious expression. When they harmonize, it's incredibly potent. Excellent for getting things done, proving yourself or facing challenges.


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...so much so, we now have it in our back garden too:
There has been noticeable progress today with the stone circle laid out to check its positioning. Yes, you'll notice it's moved from the circle originally cut out. That's because I've changed my mind as the circle placement looked odd from the house. And let's face it for most of the year we will be looking at it from the house!


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My latest article for the Atlantic Council. An excerpt:
The Hart-Dworkin debate was and is no mere academic exercise. Quite the contrary; it touches on very tangible issues in the world today. Consider the case of Egypt. In December of last year, Egypt approved a constitution that made shari'a law "the main source of legislation." This language was also present in the 1971 constitution, but the 2012 constitution goes further by listing said principles ( "evidence, rules, jurisprudence and sources") and by giving "unprecedented powers to Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam's most respected religious school, by saying its scholars must be consulted on all matters relating to Sharia. The 1971 charter did not mention Al-Azhar."
Click on the link for more.


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Hello My Name Is...
Angel Ledbetter....and
I am Rutherford County native and a 2009 graduate of Appalachian State University. I love teaching social studies because it gives me a chance to explore everything from history to government to geography. When I'm not being a geeky history teacher I enjoy reading, Duke basketball, watching CNN, and spending time with my very large family. I hope that you'll love social studies as much as I do!
My Daily Schedule:
7:45-9:20: Civics & Economics
9:25-11:20- Planning/Lunch
11:25-1:00- U.S. History
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Independent magazines are one of my favourite travel souvenirs. It's no surprise then that in my year of growing roots, I'm smitten with Paper Planes, a subscription based service for indie mag enthusiasts.
Finding quality international magazines in India has generally been a struggle, and is usually limited to overpriced back issues of popular commercial titles but Paper Planes founder Nupur Joshi Thanks intends to change that. A former corporate lawyer, Nupur discovered the independent magazine on her sabbatical, and found herself "placing orders for one magazine after another, fascinated with the passion driven content and really high production value."
"The rest is history." says Nupur, who simply had to find a way to share magazines with like minded people in India. She launched Paper Planes four months ago. By sourcing the magazines directly from publishers (as opposed to through distributors) and by using a subscription model (which helps in subsidising the cost), Nupur dispatches one new title to subscribers each month, a surprise based on stacks of their choice which include interests as far ranging as travel, food and world affairs to pop culture and sports and recreation.
Though the rolling monthly fee of Rs. 1000 for a magazine fix might still seem a little steep, Paper Planes offers quality titles at upto half the cover price, and that if acquired independently would cost far more, especially when one considers shipping costs.
So far she's sent out an assortment of cool foreign titles from Beiruti bi-annual The Outpost, NYC recipe-based Gather Journal, to British mag The Gentlewoman (one of my faves) and FAT, a Finnish art publication.
Paper Planes also recently introduced a shop feature where anybody (including non-subscribers) can purchase back issues, interesting reads and collector's editions. A special mention goes out to their blog where they aim to introduce you to the teams and stories behind these indie pubs and keep readers updated about what's new in the publishing world, both on foreign shores as well as here in India.
Joinpaperplanes.com to subscribe.
Images: Indie mags from my own collection for reference only.


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The following policy and procedures/guidelines are designed for San Francisco State University faculty, staff and students and are based on California State University directives.* These guidelines are consistent with current epidemiological data indicating that the HIV virus is not spread by casual person-to-person contact and that students or employees with HIV/AIDS, do not pose a health risk to other students and employees in an academic setting.
POLICY: Students and employees with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) shall be afforded unrestricted classroom attendance, working conditions, use of University facilities and participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities as long as they are physically and psychologically able to do so.
RESPONSIBILITY: San Francisco State University has established an AIDS Coordinating Committee to plan a comprehensive educational program and to develop administrative procedures that address campus issues related to HIV/AIDS. The AIDS Coordinating Committee, comprised of faculty, staff and students, is broadly representative of the campus community in order to address the medical, personal, administrative and legal issues associated with the disease. Procedures developed are consistent with provisions specified in collective bargaining agreements.
Further, a Steering Committee has been appointed to develop and implement San Francisco State University policy on HIV/AIDS related issues. Acting within Committee guidelines, appropriate administrators shall analyze the individual circumstances and respond to persons with HIV/AIDS on a case-by-case basis. Campus flexibility is necessary in order to evaluate each case based upon the individual's ability to function, the needs of the campus community and the legal obligations involved.
Communication links have been established with county health agencies and community HIV/AIDS centers in order to obtain current medical and referral information. There are a number of resources available on campus for students and employees who are concerned about HIV/AIDS. For more information, individuals are encouraged to contact Student Health Services, members on the AIDS Steering and Coordinating Committees, Human Resources Department, Office of Faculty Affairs or the Executive Dean of Students' Office. Appropriate education and/or counseling shall be provided on campus or referral shall be made to appropriate community agencies for those persons with continuing fears or concerns about the disease.
PROCEDURES/GUIDELINES: The following procedures/guidelines are intended to provide direction for dealing with HIV/AIDS related issues in order to protect the rights of persons with HIV/AIDS to create an informed and supportive campus community and to prevent the spread of the virus.
- San Francisco State University shall provide reasonable accommodation and shall provide assistance in obtaining appropriate medical care and education for employees and students with HIV/AIDS in a manner consistent with that provided for other medical problems. San Francisco State University shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
- In accordance with University procedures and requirements, medical conditions and medical records are confidential and may not be released without permission, except as otherwise provided by law.
- There shall be no screening of students and employees for HIV/AIDS, and no consideration of the existence of HIV/AIDS shall be made in a decision for admission to the University or employment with the University.
- Those who are known to be immunologically deficient should be excused from institutional requirements for certain live, attenuated vaccines as the benefit and/or risks of these vaccines is uncertain at this time (e.g., measles and rubella).
- Access shall not be restricted for persons with HIV/AIDS, to residence halls, libraries, student unions, social, cultural and athletic events, dining areas, gymnasia, swimming pools, recreation facilities, working environments and other common areas on campus.
- San Francisco State University shall take necessary steps to ensure the safety of individuals participating in laboratory experiments involving blood, blood products and body fluids. Students participating in field work experiences in community health care settings shall be provided assurance by the training facility that it is in compliance with the United States Public Health Service's guideline for the handling of blood, blood products and body fluids.
- Student Health Services shall review its protocols to ensure that they are consistent with the guidelines proposed by the United States Public Health Service for the handling of blood, blood products and body fluids. The Student Health Services shall be familiar with sources for testing for HIV/AIDS and shall refer persons requesting such testing to appropriate community agencies. Regular medical follow-ups shall be encouraged for those who have HIV/AIDS. Special provisions to protect the health of persons with HIV/AIDS shall be considered during periods of prevalence of such contagious diseases as measles, rubella and chicken pox.
*The guidelines are based on information obtained form several sources including the American College Health Association, the American Council on Education, the Centers for Disease Control and Article 38 S.F. Municipal Code and are intended to reduce fears and dispel myths regarding AIDS related issues. For a copy of the CSU AIDS Policy and Guidelines, contact the Manager of Benefits and Training, Human Resources Department.


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PMI's annual PMO Symposium will be held at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego this year.
Join the world's top PMO executives, organizational leaders and senior decision-makers to learn and discuss proven strategies that drive success.
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How To Create Free Online Chatrooms With TinyChat
Is Instant Messaging banned in your office or school? TinyChat is a free online service that lets you create chat rooms instantly. You can create a temporary chat room and invite your friends to join it with one simple link. There is no restriction on the number of people who can join your chat room. And the best thing is, no registration is required while creating or joining the chat room.
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We are happy to have received one more wonderful true life love story. What a beautiful couple and an amazing romance!
Love Story of Russel and Anna
Russel and Anna met each other on Elenasmodels.com in September 2015. Anna says that it took them only 3 days to understand that they could not live without each other. Within 1 month after the online meeting, her new friend from America flew to Moscow. Their feelings were so strong that he asked her to marry him within one week! The new couple booked plane tickets and flew together back to the USA. It was helpful that Anna already had a tourist visa to the States.
Anna admits that she never believed such stories and thought it could not possibly happen that people would fall in love after an online meeting and feel so strongly about each other. She couldn't even imagine that one day she'd be writing her own love story on the website.
Anna and Russel got married on 30 January 2016. It's 7 months from the moment they met for the first time and the couple is absolutely happy today.
Anna encourages all the users of the website to be positive about finding love online. Our happy pair's story proves that your efforts will be rewarded. You just need to keep trying. "It's worth it," wrote Anna.
Several of Anna's girlfriends were inspired by her story and joined Elena's Models. They followed her example. Naturally, we all want to love and be loved.
Our membership options may help you, too, to find the girl you have always dreamed about.
Anna and Russel wish everyone kindness and love. Don't give up and you'll surely meet your perfect match.
Read the complete story of Russel and Anna.


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Tori Voorhies
Tori completed her undergraduate work in Special Education from Texas A&M University and immediately went into graduate studies at Dallas Theological Seminary where she received her Master's in Biblical Counseling. Following graduate school in 2009 Tori moved to Denver.
She has passed the NCEE and is contemplating licensure. Tori also has completed certification for coaching through CoachNet. She has experience working with both individuals, premarital, and married couples. Tori finds particular fondness for working with orphans, the foster care system, or youth in general. She hopes to find opportunities in all things to bring about a sense of hope and create an avenue for healing, freedom, and redemption.
She loves exploring the outdoors, refinishing furniture, painting, traveling, and finding new adventures to embark upon. Tori recently moved to North Carolina with her husband Sean and is only available to work with clients remotely.


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After missing out on a couple IMBB events, I'm can't wait to cook up some beans for IMBB #11, hosted by Cathy at My Little Kitchen.
Can you believe we're at #11 already? Simply awesome.
Beans are the perfect theme too...so many ideas come to mind. Plus they are healthy (usually), perfect for those still sticking to their New Years resolutions.
IMBB is January 23rd...but why not go out and get your Wacky Wine for Wine Blogging Wednesday #5, which is on January 26th!?!?


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Berwyn's Arts Blog
Saturday, July 23, 2011
The Oak Park person was found.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Missing Person
Yes, this is not arts' related, but relevant for our community.
Jassen Strokosch is a missing father of two, an avid bicyclist and runner. He was last seen wearing a plaid button up shirt, unknown t shirt underneath, and blue jeans or khakis. He was last seen in the area of Cermk and DesPlaines in Forest Park, on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, around 10 am.
He is believed to be on foot.
Long brown hair, hazel eyes, 6'1', 145lbs, born on May 17, 1972. He drives a Silver 2005 Pontiac Vibe that was found at Roosevelt and East in Berwyn.
If you have any information that may help in locating Jassen Strokosch, please contact the Oak Park PD at 708-386-3800.
Berwyn Art's Council local artist series continues Friday.
Each month a selected local artist's works will be featured at Berwyn's Historic Route 66 Museum located at 7003 W. Ogden Avenue, Berwyn.
The next showcase, Friday, July 22, will feature nationally recognized metal sculptor, Mike Helbing, a friend of mine, and his masterfully crafted, as he calls them "journeys of discovery."
Intense sculpture. Go check it out. Or not.
Also, if you want to laugh, check out
The Crowd You're in With
Now through 8/13/2011
Thursdays & Fridays, 7:30pm
Saturdays, 5pm & 8pm
16 Street Theater
Monday, July 18, 2011
Berwyn's Sunshine Park
Do you love Sunshine Park? Come help
spruce up the equipment with a fresh
coat of paint. Light refreshments will
be provided. Drop by anytime and stay
as little or as long as you like. Just
appreciate the help!
July 23, 2011*
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
*Will be rescheduled as needed if it rains.
For those geographically challenged, Sunshine Park is located
on 29th Place, just west of Oak Park Avenue.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
The Berwyn Depot District Business Association
A One Day Art Gallery featuring 15 Local Artists
Sunday, July 17th
2pm to 8 pm
The Peace Center
6833 Stanley Ave, Berwyn
Tickets $10
Available at:
Over the Rainbow-6836 Windsor
The Peace Center-6833 Stanley
Exquisite Revisit-6735 Stanley
Fly Right Gifts-6902 Windsor
Build A Strong Community Support Local
Friday, July 08, 2011
This Weekend
A few things going on.
The Crowd You're In With is at the 16th Street Theater.This is a comedy
about couples being pregnant, trying to get pregnant and life in general.
This is opening weekend. Highly recommended. Tickets here
Saturday, meet Berwyn's Sean Gallagher at his first solo exhibit featuring images taken throughout Chicagoland. He will also be featuring images from some of his other series entitled "Motor Heads" and "The End of Man". Photographs will be displayed both as paper prints and prints on aluminum.
You can see some examples of his work at his website: www.gallagherphotographics.com
The event is hosted by :
The Tamale Hut Café (Corners of Cermak Rd. and 1st Ave.)
8300 W. Cermak Rd. North Riverside, IL 60546
July 9, 2011
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
www.tamalehutcafe.com 708 - 442-0948
Beer and wine will be served or feel free to BYOB.
THC's delicious tamales and Tinga will make the evening even better!
I hope you can come out to see the exhibit and enjoy great company, drinks, and food!
Get Ready to Do the Doggy Hula!
Hi Everyone!
We're just writing to remind you about the 2nd Annual Bow Wow Luau this Sunday, July 10th, from Noon to 5pm. The Luau will be located on Grove Ave between 32nd street and Stanley Ave. Click HERE for a map and directions.
The event is FREE to attend and dogs are absolutely welcome (but not required of course)!
We have over 20 vendors participating at the event, so you're sure to find lots of interesting things to do and plenty of samples to try. We also have some great contests and activities lined up, most of which are FREE to participate in.
If you love fun, sun, and lots of happy pooches, then be sure to stop on by!
Presented by:
The Urban Mutt
Berwyn: 3212 S. Grove Ave ~ 708-484-8006
La Grange: 31 S. La Grange Rd. ~ 708-354-4655


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*Times are approximate
*Youth Age 10-15 yrs
*Contact Us for Groups of 8+
*Youth Age 10-15 yrs
The Explorer Tour may be our shortest cave tour, but it is by no means short on fun and excitement. Your guide will introduce you to the amazing world of caves, spending approximately 2 hours underground crawling past prehistoric bones, investigating our ancient cave formations and even squeezing into places like the warm-up and challenge squeezes (if you so choose of course!).
This is a great option for families with younger members, for large groups, team building or those who don't have quite enough time for the Adventure Tour. We promise to give you an experience you won't forget!
You will meet your guide and the rest of your team at the Canmore Cave Tours Office in Canmore to sign the waiver and collect your caving equipment. You will then follow the guide in convoy for a 10 minute drive to the cave parking lot where you'll pack up your caving gear then hike for 30 minutes up a mountain trail to the cave entrance.
Along the trail, your guide will share with you some of the incredible history of the Bow Valley. You will discuss how caves are formed, the geologic history of the area, discover and examine some of our local fossils, and much more. Make sure to keep an eye out for bighorn sheep and maybe even signs of a bear or a cougar. Inside the cave, you'll get to climb, crawl, wiggle and slide your way through water-worn passages. Your route through the cave will include "the Box", the Five Way Chamber, the Grand Gallery and finally to the Grotto. This beautiful room is the lowest point on the tour, but also one of the highlights with its crystal clear pool and walls covered in stalactites and stalagmites.View and Download the Waiver
|Tour Start Time
|Meet your guide at the Canmore Cave Tours office.
|20 min
|Follow guide in convoy to cave parking lot.
|30 min
|Pack up equipment and begin hiking.
|1 hr
|Arrive at cave entrance, safety de-brief and gear up
|1 hr 30 min
|Let's go Caving!
|4 hr
|Emerge victoriously from the cave - celebratory high-five!
|4 hr 30 min
|Arrive at cave parking lot and depart
**Times given are the approximate time from the start of the tour
The Adventure Tour is a total of 6 hours long, 4 hours of which are spent underground. The Explorer Tour spends 2.5 of its total 4.5 hours underground. The main difference between the two is that the Adventure Tour includes an 18m rappel (no experience necessary) and the extra time allows us to explore more of the cave. Both tours are similar in difficulty and require a moderate level of fitness.
The minimum age for the Explorer Tour is 10 years.
Generally speaking, fitness is more of a concern than size. However, all participants must wear a safety harness which has a maximum waist size of 46" (116 cm) and a maximum leg size of 33" (84 cm). If you have any concerns about size please don't hesitate to contact us.
We provide all of the necessary caving equipment including coveralls, kneepads, gloves, helmet & headlamp, harness & safety lanyard, and backpack. The backpack will be shared by two people and will not go into the cave. We will also provide you with a Clif Bar energy bar, and a 500mL bottle of water (in a reusable bottle that is yours to keep).
You will need to bring good footwear, warm clothing, a camera (optional) and if you have any dietary restrictions, please bring a snack that you know works for you. Also, if you will require medication during the tour it is a good idea to bring 2x what you would expect to use, just in case.
Footwear must be closed-toe and should have a sturdy tread. Hiking boots or shoes are best, but a sturdy running shoe will also work. Other options include rubber boots or winter boots (in the winter)
The cave is 5 degrees celsius, so warm clothing is recommended. Imagine what you would wear if you had to spend a few hours in a refrigerator. We recommend long pants, long sleeves, a warm sweater, hoodie or jacket. Synthetic fabrics are best as they will keep you warm even if you get wet.
Any cameras going into the cave will need to fit into your pockets. We do not allow backpacks in the cave. Small point-and-shoot cameras or smart phones are welcome but please keep in mind that the cave environment is not particularly friendly towards electronics. High humidity and dust can damage equipment, and screens can break if you accidentally sit on it. Electronics are brought at your own risk.
No, transportation is not provided. If you do not have your own vehicle we can arrange a taxi to the cave for you at an additional cost. You can use Canmore's public transit to get to our office.
The hike to the cave takes approximately 30-40 minutes and is uphill the whole way on a mountain trail. Most of our guests find this to be the hardest part of the day, but we do take lots of stops along the way to enjoy the scenery.
Once in the cave the pace is quite slow as we maneuver through the passages. This is not a flat walking tour. There are no handrails, walkways or fixed lighting. We climb, crawl, slide and wiggle our way around the cave so it is best to have a moderate level of fitness. Even more important though is your sense of adventure!
Rat's Nest Cave is named after the nests of Bushy-tailed Wood Rats found in the entrance. This species of super-cute rodents is native to the area and they use the cave as a home due to it's constantly warm temperatures and protection from predators. We rarely see the rats, and if we do there is usually just one.
Bat's are rarely seen at Rat's Nest Cave. The cave is not a hibernaculum (a place where bats hibernate through the winter). We usually only see the occasional bat in the summer as they are passing through the area.
Yes, but only up until the end of the first trimester (12 weeks).
It is always advisable to seek advice from your doctor when participating in activities like caving.
Yes, all participants will need to complete a liability waiver. We recommend you review the waiver before booking your tour, but you will sign the waiver once you have arrived and have been briefed by your guide. Any minors must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian before participating on the tour.View and Download the Waiver
It's as easy as 1-2-3! Simply select the date and tour time that you'd like to reserve, fill in your personal details and then make payment via credit card. That's it!
The system will automatically send you a confirmation of your tour with the relevant details and it will even send you a reminder two days before your tour so you don't forget!
For bookings of 8 or fewer we require a minimum of 48 hours notice to cancel with a full refund. Due to bank processes it may take a few days to a week to see the refund on your account. At the time of cancellation you will receive a confirmation that your reservation (or a portion of your reservation) has been cancelled.
For groups larger than 8 we require a minimum of 14 days notice for cancellation with a full refund.
In the event of extreme weather, or due to the unforeseen lack of appropriate staff we may cancel a tour for your safety, at which point we will fully refund your reservation and do everyting in our power to help you find a suitable alternative activity.
During the booking process we will ask you for your Full Name, e-mail address, phone number, and postal/zip code. We use your contact details in case we need to update you on your reservation for some reason, and we find that occasionally some payments will not complete correctly due to a missing postal code.
We will never share any of your information with another organization, nor will you receive communication from us that does not pertain directly to your reservation. We don't like SPAM either. During the reservation process you may choose to opt in to receive our monthly newsletter, which contains stories from the cave, notional and international caving news, offers and upcoming events. You can always unsubscribe at any time.
When you book your experience online with us you will be able to select the date and time of the experience while on our website and then you will be asked to enter your contact details and agree to our terms and conditions.
With all of this complete, the next step will be to make your payment, at which point you will be taken off of our website to a secure page hosted by our reservation system. You can tell that the website is secure by the green lock located in the address bar. Please do not send payment information via e-mail or any other digital messaging as we cannot gurantee its safety. If you'd prefer, we can take credit card payment over the phone.
Liability waivers are an unfortunate but necessary part of any adventure activity. We recommend that you take the time before your tour, or even before your reservation, to thoroughly review this legal document.
Anyone participating in a Canmore Cave Tours activity must complete a liability waiver, including minors. In the case of minors, it is very important that a parent or guardian also reads and signs the waiver.
For youth groups where a parent may not be present on the tour we can arrange for the waivers to be signed ahead of time, or an adult who has been granted guardianship by the parent can sign the minor's waiver (in loco parentis). In all other cases the waiver should be signed at our office in the presence of your guide once you have received your pre-trip briefing.
We're always happy to help answer your questions and choose the best experience. We can also recommend other great activities or restaurants to compliment your cave tour.Contact Us
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Special Event: April 30th, 2019
We are pleased to introduce: RAW. Underground., Sensory Cave Tour and Distillery Tasting for the Canmore Uncorked Food & Drink Festival. This one of a kind experience is a sensory adventure like you've never experienced before. Bringing together the remarkable underground terrain of Rat's Nest Cave and the creative sensations of RAW spirits, you simply can't miss this. Here's a sneak peek at what you're in for. Picture this...
A helmet buckled beneath your chin, harness around your waste, coveralls zipped over your entire body, prepared to explore a brand new place. You're going to get dirty, but dirt washes off, and you haven't explored the rockies until you've stepped inside them.
The temperature is a comfortable 4.5°C, the exact same every day of the year. It's dark. Dark like you've never experienced it before. Your headlamp lights the way, though you're aware it's the only thing standing between you and complete and total darkness. It's quiet. Silent, actually, apart from the sounds of you and your team making your way through. The smell? Earth. That's the funny thing about caves, theabsence of the sensory experience is palpable, almost a presence in and of itself. Asyou navigate this brand new space a familiar sent hits your nose. It's sweet. Or is it bitter? You step closer, closing your eyes to focus your energy on one sense in par-ticular.
RAW Distillery is known for forging some of the freshest botanicals and ingredients possible. Each of their spirits offer a tasting adventure and this is why they've come together with Canmore Cave Tours. To challenge your senses on an experiential sensory adventure designed to train your senses. All 5 of them.
Canmore Cave tours will challenge your mind and play with your sense of sight, touch, and sound while RAW introduces the complexities of Aroma and Taste. Without the sense of smell we would be limited to basic taste sensations such as salty, sweet, sour, bitter and umami... Join us deep underground where your senses are heightened and focused without distraction. Discover just how important your nose is when tasting spirits (and of course everything else you eat or drink!).
After emerging from the underground, you are invited to join us back at the distillery at 810 Bow Valley Trail for a full spirit tasting to put your new sensory training to the test! The RAW Underground Experience includes a Canmore Cave Tours ExplorerTour, a RAW Distillery tasting and welcome sample cocktail, and the exclusive collaborative in-cave sensory experience.
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"My husband and I both look back at this and agree this was one of the highlights of our vacation..."Read More
Reviewed By: Mo89564
Mar 27, 2017:
My husband and I used Canmore as a base for exploring Banff, but since I was curious about the area and the things to see/do, the Canmore Cave Tour (Grotto Mountain/Rat's Nest Cave) popped up when I was researching the area.
I decided to book this after I saw the pictures and read other people's experiences. We met our guide at the office in the morning that was very personable but clearly knew her stuff and was passionate about caving. We were in a group of about 8 which was nice - small, but nice to talk to others and everyone definitely looked out for each other during the experience.
Hiked up to the entrance and went in! This was where the awesomeness began. It is a physical and mental challenge - but so rewarding. You'll be crawling through sections, rappelling down into the dark and learning about the history. You'll be seeing things that very few people get to see. My husband and I both look back at this and agree this was one of the highlights of our vacation - and we're comparing this against the heavyweights known as Banff and Jasper.
Advice to anyone considering this:
-You don't have to be in pristine physical condition, but you should have a good base. It is a physical activity and you will be using muscles that you don't know you had.
-The squeezes weren't claustrophobic to me as a 5'8 135 lbs. female. My husband is 5'11 190 lbs and had no problem. A guy on our tour was even bigger than my husband, probably over 6'0 and 200 lbs and had no problems maneuvering. Your guide will give you the honest truth whether you're able to do things and if you can't or are apprehensive, you don't have to! But challenge yourself. You'll be surprised and it is a lot easier than you think.
-Enjoy that room with the stream running through it. It blows my mind what is underneath the ground that we walk on now that I've been under it.
-After your tour, buy the "Rat's Nest Cave" book by Charles Yonge. I meant to buy it once our tour was finished, but completely forgot and ended up getting the book through Amazon. It's full of history and science but has much more value. I personally keep it on my coffee table and when my friends/guests come over, it's a convenient excuse for me to segway into to how awesome the cave tour was and reminisce about being underground. That's how much I loved this tour. There are very few opportunities in this world to experience this kind of thing - don't let them pass you by.
"I've been on several tours in the Bow Valley area and this is by far the best tour I've been to, hands down."Read More
Reviewed By: Michelle L
Feb 13, 2017:
I've been on several tours in the Bow Valley area and this is by far the best tour I've been to, hands down. Our tour guide, Max, was super friendly, knowledgeable, a great communicator with each member of our diverse group, and seemed genuinely interested in what he does.
We started the Adventure tour by meeting at the tour office at 10:15 a.m. Once we were given an introduction and gear, we drove our separate cars to the trail-head (about 5 min drive from the office). The hike up is about 30 min and continuously uphill, but the guide is really good about taking several breaks in between to allow people to catch their breath. Once we got to the end of the trail, we removed layers as needed and dropped off our bags.
The tour lasted a full 4 hours underground. We rappelled 16 stories to get to the base of the cave, crawled through several optional crevices, explored in the dark, and learnt a lot about the formation of the cave. The options to crawl through small spaces was my favourite part. Some spaces were so small that you had to lay down and use your forearms and legs to drag yourself through them.
Overall, incredible tour. Worth every single penny. Great for the adventurous. If you're doing one tour in Banff/Canmore, do this one over any others.
Tips: Clothing (winter): wear several layers. The hike up can be cold but the cave is 5 degrees Celsius. You'll have the opportunity to delayer before entering the cave. Wear thick socks and hiking boots (or some sturdy winter boots that are good for walking). You are provided an full body coverall, knee pads, and gloves, so take these into consideration as well.
You need to be in good/average physical condition to hike to the cave and be okay with being on your hands and knees. You don't have to crawl through the tiny spaces if you don't want to because there are other paths available.
Food: You are given a cliff bar and water bottle to keep. Since you will be crawling a bit, you do not bring your backpack or water bottle down with you. I advise bringing a small snack that can fit in your pockets to bring with you into the cave. There are no washrooms in the cave (duh), so make sure to go beforehand.


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pom-pom sweater
This cozy sweater with the pom-poms coupled with the bright color really is a fun casual weekender garment. Pom-pom has been all the rage this season. Whether it's on your heels, handbag or key chains, pom-poms are everywhere. They are a fun element, but I don't expect them to be around for very long.
The sweater itself is thick and cozy. The loose design makes it a perfect layering piece. It pairs best with leggings and skinny jeans. The skirt has an interesting texture. It is a wool blend fabric and has a subtle embossement on the sides. The fabric feels comfortable and it is flexible. The grey ones sold out unfortunately, but it is still available in blue HERE. Chicwish also has a few similar options like this faux leather skirt in grey HERE, or this wool blend one with embroidered tulips HERE.
pom-pom sweater
The quality of fabric can make all the difference in an outfit. A good fabric has to be felxible, easy to maintain and it must keep its structure after washing it a few times. Cozy, thick sweaters are on constant rotation this time of the year. I easpecially like loose or bulky ones; they pair well with curve hugging bottoms and they will keep you warm!
outfit details
pom-pom sweater – chicwish c/o
skirt – chicwish c/o (sold out in grey; available in blue)
pumps – m.gemi
necklace – red reticule
Photos by Rick Robillard


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ASQ Edmonton 2015
Edmonton Section Receives Silver ASQ Performance Award
"Thanks for all of the hard work leadership team provided to the section members in the past year, as well as ASQ as a whole.
Congratulations to everyone at the Edmonton Section, 410 for your achievements. We are proud of your service to ASQ, and continue to look forward to what is ahead from your members."
2015 Events
January Dinner Meeting
Dr. Lionel Laroche
Understanding the Impact of Cultural Differences on Quality Assurance Professionals
This presentation examines the impact that cultural differences have on quality assurance professionals and provides suggestions to bridge the gap with culturally different collegues.
Over the past 16 years, Dr. Laroche has provided cross-cultural training, coaching and consulting services to over 50, 000 people in 15 countries. Lional specializes in helping professionals and organizations reap the benefits of cultural differences in their work. His client lists includes many large oil & gas, mining and engineering consulting companies. He has written three books: "Managing Cultural Diversity in Technical Professions", "Recruiting, Retaining and Promoting Culturally Different Employees: and "Danger and Opportunity: Bridging Cultural Diversity for Competitive Advantage."
February Dinner Meeting
Allan Wilson
Big Data and Quality
"Big Data" is a hot topic in a number of professional fields including Quality. The ASQ has identified Big Data as an area of interest and is actively gathering information to help Quality Professional in this area. During this talk we will cover: What is Big Data?
Big Money applications with examples from Google, Amazon and LinkedIn.
How Big Data can enhance Quality in our Workplaces: interesting possibilities.
March Dinner Meeting
Arlette Peterson
Making Risk Part of your Quality Management System
Arlette Peterson has been involved in management system consulting, training and auditing services for over 25 years and has participated in the evolution of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and API Q1 standards which now addresses system wide risks that can be concerns of a broader base that you as an organization may serve.
Her presentation examined using risk management more actively than dealing with root causes.
May Dinner Meeting
Mai Tran and Rick Stirling
To Keep or Not to Keep: The Impact of Record Keeping on Project Processes and Budget
This presentation focused on the current state and direction of Information management and Information Governance in North America and the importance of managing records to ensure project success.
September Dinner Meeting
Hi-Kalibre Facility Tour
David Hall, President of ProSolve Consulting Ltd
The LEAN Journey-A Quality Perspective
Our two part event day started with Hi-Kalibre facility tour of how ball valves, drill stem safety valves, tubing safety valves and rotary hydraulic actuators are made.
Our main event was David Hall, founder and President of ProSolve Consulting Ltd. discussing "The Lean Journey - A Quality Perspective." David provided his insights and his experience as an Engineer into how Lean methodology is implemented. He is a member APEGA, ASQ,SME, APICS, QCA. As past Director at the QCA (Quality Council of Alberta), David organized, led and chaired three Western Canadian Manufacturing Conferences, which were precursors to today's Lean Conference.
December Dinner Meeting
Annual General Meeting
We celebrated the holiday season and another year of serving the section at Indian Garden Restaurant. A review of the achievements of the past year while welcoming the new member-leader team before closing out the year.


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Hi this is Pete Blum bringing you another episode of the Veteran Connections Podcast where my mission is to help transitioning Veterans and Veterans already out of the military engage with the business community, and to share the knowledge and tools needed to successfully start a business. The Veteran Connections Podcast brings you experience and advice from fellow Veterans who are business owners and have made the transition from the military and into the business community.
There are Veterans transitioning out of the military every day. Some of them have an idea or a passion that they want to turn into a business. Having the right connections can be the one thing that makes the difference between a success or a failure. In this Veteran Connections Podcast I will be talking to Veteran business owners about what steps they are taking, the hurdles they have ran into, what advice they have for you, and what they hope life will look like a few years from now. With these real life interviews and real life results you can gain the expert knowledge from those that have been there. From your military brothers and sisters.
Today's guest is Paul Huszar. Paul is the President and CEO, VetCor. Paul is also an Army Veteran who was the Director of Training and Leader Development (Dean) at the United States Army Engineer School and a Logistics Officer at Fort Lewis. Paul is a family man and a soccer coach who still makes time to help Veterans whenever he can.
You can follow Paul here
Website: https://www.vetcorservices.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VetcorServices/
Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_08LjoHp-xaZbZID40UeQA
LinikedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vetcorservices
Twitter: @844VETCOR1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.huszar.71
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhuszar
Twitter: @phuszar
Transition from the military
Tell us a little more about your company
How did you start your business?
Did your military experience and training help prepare you to be a Veteran business owner?
What were some of your concerns when starting your business?
What were some of the challenges you faced getting your business started?
What is the key to the success of your business?
Do you think your military experience is responsible for the success in your business or are there other things you had to apply and learn along the way?
Are you going to be able to use your business in some way to either help or hire other Veterans?
What is the one most important thing you have learned since starting your business that you can share with other Veteran business owners?
For transitioning Veterans wanting to start their own business what action items would you give them?
In this episode with Paul we heard some great advice you can take advantage of on your own vetrepreneur journey!
- Marketing and Financing are critical to success
- Franchising is an excellent opportunity for senior military
- Communicate how you can bring value
- Personal and professional network aid in the road to success
- Not taking a salary at first
- Finding a business partner and gaining an instant network
- Go out and talk to people- create a network
- Connect with your community
- Plan for double the financing you think you will need
- Realize it can be a rocky road so be resilient with finances, creating a team, and family lifeKeep learning:
Vet to CEO- http://www.vettoceo.org/
Vetrans Florida- http://www.veteransflorida.org/
Hillsborough Community College- https://www.hccfl.edu/veteran-student-affairs.aspx
Use the tools out there for Veterans
The Veteran Connections Podcast provides advice from Veterans for Veterans. A lot of people like you and me that have been through the military have the same thoughts and a lot of the same questions. We may have even had the exact same struggle. I hope you find some answers as you go on this Veteran Connections journey with me where we will learn, explore, and get answers to your questions.
Another great resource for Veterans wanting to start their own business is the Small Business Administration (SBA)
If you need more information or want assistance implementing one of the things you learned about today you can contact me. I can teach you techniques and strategies to help you connect and network in the business community so you can reach your personal or professional goals. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com and let me know how I can help you!
I hope that you have enjoyed this podcast episode and if you have a burning question that you would like to get answered by an experienced Veteran business owner about starting your own business go ahead and email me. I will be sure to answer it in a future episode!
Thank you for listening! -Pete


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Careers Hub
Trying to secure employment, whether part-time, an apprenticeship or your first full-time job can be a daunting experience. Especially, as the statistics say that those between the ages of 16 – 25, are more likely to be searching for employment longer than those older than them. Providing you with the skills, knowledge and useful tips to job-hunt successfully is very important. Reading our Local Market Information (LMI) will help you find out who our big local employers are and what industries need an increased number of trained individuals in our local area.
This section of the website is designed to help you complete those dreaded application forms, enable you to have a question when the employer asks 'do you have any questions', and also how to write a CV and covering letter. You need to impress, from the very moment your CV or application form lands in the hands of your future boss!
There will be knock backs; however, the key is to keep going and learning from every mistake and to act upon the feedback you receive back from your interviewers. More often than not though, thanks to this website link you should hear these words, 'I would like to offer you the position'. Then it's up to you what to say next whether it 'yes, when do I start' or 'unfortunately, I don't feel it's the position I'm looking for'.
Our links for useful materials can be found down the left-hand side of the screen, as well as those useful contacts. There you will find materials produced by us (BCHS), links for the National Careers Service (NCS) and GOV.uk, plus contacts for local support services.
Just remember, good luck and keep on living a successful future and present.
Career Hub links document
Jobcentre Near Me. make it easier to find local Jobcentre Plus offices, benefits and employment information.


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The resort of Skanes has beautiful beaches and is close to Monastir airport. It is a quiet and ideal resort for those seeking a more relaxing holiday.
Skanes is midway between Sousse and Monastir and offers an ideal opportunity to explore both places as local and public transport is very good and caters to the travellers needs.
Skanes also has its own golf course, with another, nearby, at Monastir, and is 2 ½ hours away from Tunis airport and no more than 10 minutes away from Monastir.


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We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Adele D. Haimovic will join our practice in September 2017.
Adele D. Haimovic, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatologic surgeon who specializes in surgical, cosmetic, and medical dermatology.
After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Haimovic earned her medical degree at New York University School of Medicine. She went on to complete her internship and dermatology residency at New York University Langone Medical Center where she served as chief resident. Dr. Haimovic received advanced fellowship training at SkinCare Physicians in Massachusetts where she trained under internationally recognized leaders in dermatology. At SkinCare Physicians she completed a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery for skin cancer as well as an American Society for Dermatologic Surgery fellowship in cosmetic dermatology.
She has co-authored numerous book chapters and scientific papers in peer reviewed journals on cosmetic procedures, dermatologic surgery, and general dermatology.


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The Haiku Series
This series is inspired by Haiku, a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, which traditionally evokes images of the natural world. There is a familiarity about the pieces being from the natural world, but not necessarily a direct imitation of it, and many are a comprised of two, three or more sculptural elements interacting with one another. Most of the pieces were developed from a haiku written by the artist in response to a season or event in the world at large.