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Cycle slowly through rural Yangshuo
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Transport in China
Intrepid believes half the fun of experiencing a new country is getting there, and getting around once there! Where possible, Intrepid uses local transport options and traditional modes of transport - which usually carry less of an environmental impact, support small local operators and are heaps more fun.
Depending on which trip you're on while in China, you may find yourself travelling by:
Cycling through China is a great way to see the country from ground level. Whether you're pedalling through the hutongs or the countryside, you'll see the sights and get to meet locals along the way.
Bullet train
Speed across China in a super fast bullet train. It's one of the most effective ways to cover long distances in a short time.
Cruising down the Yangzi River is a quintessential China travel moment. Take in the scenery and bask in the epic glory of the dramatic Three Gorges.
Accommodation in China
Travelling with Intrepid is a little bit different. We endeavour to provide travellers with an authentic experience to remember, so we try to keep accommodation as unique and traditional as possible.
When travelling with us in China you may find yourself staying in a:
Overnight Sleeper Train
Sleeping on an overnight train may not be the most comfortable experience but you'll get the chance to mingle with locals, play cards with other travellers or simply sit back and watch the scenery whiz by.
For an authentic experience, enjoy staying with local families in the hilltribe villages of the Sapa region where hospitality, fun and traditional food await.
China holiday information
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China travel FAQs
Most nationalities require a visa for mainland China. You must obtain your Chinese visa in advance. It is not possible to get a visa on arrival and Chinese visas can be difficult to obtain outside your country of residence. You may be able to apply for your visa in Hong Kong If you have time here before your trip departs. You will need a Single Entry Tourist for your trip valid for 30 days.
Hong Kong is not considered part of mainland China for immigration purposes and most nationalities do not require a visa. Please check with an embassy for specific requirements for Hong Kong.
Please make sure if you have a transit anywhere in China before arriving at your destination that you check with your airline to see if the transit will require using your visa.
List the destinations you will visit in China in chronological order on your application form. Do not mention Tibet anywhere on your application form, even if your tour goes here. You will be given a specific itinerary to use if booking a Tibet trip. While Tibet is not off limits to travellers, you must first obtain a Chinese visa BEFORE we apply for your Tibet permit on your behalf.
Including Tibet on your visa application without being booked on a government arranged tour will lead to your visa being rejected.
Name of Host/Inviting Organisation:
This will be supplied at time of booking
* Hotel List - this will be sent to you at time of booking. If you do not receive this, email us with your booking number and trip details.
* Official invitation from licensed Chinese tourism company - this will be provided from us together with the Hotel List to all travellers regardless of whether it is required by the consulate or not and will assist with your application.
* Itinerary – print off a copy of your specific trip itinerary from our website and include it with your application, marking the dates you will visit each destination if required (exception - Tibet tours)
* Photocopy of your passport
* Passport size photos (up to 4 may be required)
* Check with the consulate for any other specific requirements
We require you send the following at the time of booking or at least 30 days prior to travel:
*Clear, colour scanned copy of the personal details page of your passport
(Please make sure that this copy is for the passport that you will be travelling on. If you have to renew your passport after booking please notify us as soon as you have a new passport number and bring your old passport with you on your trip in case it is requested)
Generally, tipping is not expected on mainland China, although leaving spare change at restaurants and giving a small amount to porters or bar staff is becoming more commonplace (although not mandatory). Some large hotels and restaurants may already include a 10%-15% surcharge within the bill. The culture of tipping is different in Hong Kong, where taxi drivers and restaurants will usually round up the bill, and service staff like porters will generally expect a tip.
Travellers can access the internet via internet cafes and Wi-Fi hot spots in China's cities. Internet access is less available in rural and remote areas. Please note that some web sites are censored in China.
Mobile phone coverage is generally very good in China's cities, but less so in remote and rural areas. Ensure global roaming is activated before leaving home if you want to use your phone.
Most of China's toilets are squat toilets, although flushable toilets can sometimes be found in modern hotels and restaurants. Be sure to carry your own supply of toilet paper and soap, as these are rarely provided.
Metro ride = 3 RMB
Can of soft drink = 3-5 RMB
Bottle of beer = 7-10 RMB
Basic lunch = 15 RMB
Basic rice or noodle dinner 25 RMB
Three-course dinner = 80 RMB
Drinking tap water isn't recommended in China. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water. Ask your leader where filtered water can be found; some hotels we stay in may have drinking water available. It's also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and peel fruit and vegetables before eating.
Credit cards are accepted by China's large stores, hotels and restaurants, but less so by smaller vendors and market stalls where cash is usually the only payment option. Carry both modes of payment to be sure.
Travellers will be able to access ATMs in China's large cities and regional centres. Rural and remote areas will have less ATM access so ensure you have other payment modes before venturing out of the city.
Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance
- 1 Jan New Year's Day
- 2 Jan New Year Holiday
- 3 Jan New Year Holiday
- 27 Jan Chinese New Year's Eve
- 28 Jan Spring Festival
- 29 Jan Spring Festival
- 30 Jan Spring Festival
- 31 Jan Spring Festival
- 1 Feb Spring Festival
- 2 Feb Spring Festival
- 3 Apr Ching Ming Festival
- 4 Apr Ching Ming Festival
- 5 Apr Ching Ming Festival
- 1 May Labour Day
- 28 May Tuen Ng Festival / Dragon Boat Festival
- 29 May Tuen Ng Festival / Dragon Boat Festival Holiday
- 30 May Tuen Ng Festival / Dragon Boat Festival Holiday
- 1 Oct National Day
- 2 Oct National Day
- 3 Oct National Day
- 4 Oct National Day
- 4 Oct Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
- 5 Oct National Day
- 6 Oct National Day
- 7 Oct National Day
Please note these dates are for 2017. For a current list of public holidays in China go to: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/china/public-holidays
Responsible Travel
Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.
Top responsible travel tips for China
- Be considerate of China's customs, traditions, religion and culture.
- For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water instead.
- Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
- When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It's meant to be fun!
- Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it - simple greetings will help break the ice.
- Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
- Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
- Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
- When on community visits or homestays, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.
The Intrepid Foundation
The Intrepid Foundation provides travellers with an opportunity to give something back to the many wonderful communities we travel to. By donating to The Intrepid Foundation you can make a difference in local communities - in health care, education, human rights, child welfare and the protection of wildlife and the environment.
In China, The Intrepid Foundation proudly supports:
Braille Without Borders
This organisation aims to facilitate the integration and acceptance of the blind in Tibetan society by providing rehabilitation and education for blind children. In Lhasa, they have a preparatory school, medical massage training and a Braille printing press. At the vocational training centre and farm in Shigatse they teach skills including animal husbandry, market gardening, agriculture, cheese production, bread baking and kitchen management.
Beijing Huiling
This proactive not-for-profit organisation helps the disadvantaged local community to live more independent lives. Art and craft workshops teach skills and foster employment options while public education projects enlighten the community about the ways in which people with disabilities can contribute to society.
Image supplied by Kim Bowden and Jane Crouch.
Xi'an Huiling
Providing skills, training, employment services and housing assistance, this organisation works to better the lives of disabled people in Xi'an by increasing the amount of opportunities available to this marginalised section of the population.
Image supplied by Xi'an Huiling.
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At the May 1 State Board of Education meeting, board members voted to officially propose the regulations governing teacher evaluation in New Jersey.
In the two months preceding the vote, the State Board and Department of Education (DOE) officials heard from thousands of educators regarding the proposal. NJEA President Barbara Keshishian was among the two dozen educators who testified at the April State Board meeting, while another 100-plus teachers submitted written testimony.
On April 24, Keshishian and NJEA staff members met directly with Commissioner of Education Chris Cerf and his team. In addition, State Board members reported receiving up to 2,500 letters on the subject. And while the DOE did make some modifications to its evaluation proposal because of this feedback, NJEA still has reservations about the new system. Specifically, the use of student growth data to evaluate teachers is largely untested and questioned by most of the respected research on the subject.
One change to the proposed regulations involves the formula used to determine the summative rating of teachers who have an SGP, or Student Growth Percentile, score (grade 4-8 teachers of language arts and mathematics). Previously, the DOE called for 35 percent of the summative rating for those teachers to be based on SGP; now that percentage is 30. Another 15 percent of a teacher's rating will be based on student growth objectives (SGOs). That means that student achievement will account for 45 percent of these teachers' summative ratings, while teacher practice will comprise 55 percent of that score. The formula for teachers in nontested grades and subjects remains at 15 percent SGOs and 85 percent teacher practice.
It is important to understand, however, that because the formula is not part of the actual regulations, the DOE can change it every year. That means this reduction may only apply for the 2013-14 school year.
A modification was made to the amount of time that a student must be enrolled in a class in order for that student to receive an SGP score. When the regulations were first released, a student had to be enrolled for only 60 percent of the school year prior to the administration of the NJ ASK; now that number is 70 percent.
Teachers should be aware, however, that this does not refer to the amount of time that a student is actually present in the class. With regard to absenteeism, the department "is exploring approaches to account for students who have missed a considerable amount of the school year."
Another change extends the life of District Evaluation Advisory Committees (DEACs). Previously, there was no requirement for DEACs beyond the 2012-13 school year. Now each district must maintain a DEAC through the 2015-16 school year.
Language related to written rebuttals of an evaluation, which the department said was inadvertently deleted from the code during the revision process, was restored. Thanks to this change, teachers retain the right to submit a written objection to an evaluation.
NJEA Vice President Wendell Steinhauer, who attended the State Board meeting, acknowledged that there is no perfect system of teacher evaluation.
"We have tried to and will continue to work with the DOE and other stakeholders to craft a system that is as equitable as possible and works to strengthen the skills of all teachers," said Steinhauer.
Several members of the State Board asked questions about the proposed regulations, and every question focused on the controversial use of SGPs.
Board member Joseph Fisicaro, Burlington County, asked how an SGP would be calculated for a teacher who is on leave for a portion of the school year. DOE Chief Talent Officer Peter Shulman explained that if that teacher was working for 60 percent of the school year prior to the test, he or she would receive an SGP rating.
Fisicaro also encouraged the department to pursue a waiver system to give districts more flexibility within a system that is largely a one-size-fits-all approach.
Mark Biedron, a State Board member from Hunterdon County, asked how many years of student growth data will be used to calculate a teacher's SGP score. Shulman said that while three years of data is more desirable, only one year of data will be available when the system is implemented. Shulman added that when three years of data is ready, the department will use whichever SGP score (one based on the most recent year versus one based on three years of data) is higher when calculating a teacher's summative rating.
Longtime State Board member Ronald Butcher expressed several reservations about the proposed system, noting "There are still a lot of legitimate questions that the department says it doesn't have answers to."
Butcher, who hails from Gloucester County, identified four concerns. He said that the 2013 MET (Measures of Effective Teaching) Study, upon which much of the DOE's proposal is based, has its critics, referencing noted statistician Dr. Howard Wainer, who testified on the proposed regulations. He also questioned the rationale behind the weighting of components in the formula to determine a teacher's summative rating. In addition, he asked about the fairness of SGPs only applying to one-fifth of the state's teachers. Perhaps most important, Butcher noted that, by and large, the districts that piloted the new evaluation system only tested the teacher practice component and not the student achievement piece.
With raised voice, Cerf responded to Butcher directly. He rejected Butcher's assertion that the pilot districts did not fully engage the student growth portion of the evaluation system, saying that Butcher's statement was "not factually correct."
The fact is that while SGP scores may have been generated for Pilot I districts, many teachers report having received a number with little explanation, and NJEA is not aware of any analysis of the overall validity or impact of those scores. Pilot II teachers have not received SGP scores because the NJ ASK has just been administered. An independent evaluation of Year Two of the pilot project is not expected until this fall.
The commissioner explained that the MET Study recommends that up to 60 percent of a teacher's evaluation should be based on student growth and called New Jersey's use of 30 percent SGP "conservative."
Cerf said that the state would only use SGP data for grade 4-8 teachers of language arts and math because that data was "scientifically reliable," and he rebuffed the notion that this data be ignored simply because it is not available for all teachers. Cerf then reminded Butcher that the TEACHNJ Act, signed into law last August, requires the use of student growth measures.
Butcher pointed out that he was not trying to derail the new evaluation system, but just wants to be sure the state moves cautiously.
"It troubles me when I see a dividing line--some research says we are going down the wrong path," Butcher said.
Cerf called Dr. Wainer's logic "deeply flawed," adding that [Wainer] "does not understand the methodology of student growth percentiles."
A long-time researcher at the Educational Testing Service, Wainer is the author of Uneducated Guesses—Using Evidence to Uncover Misguided Education Policies (Princeton University Press, 2011).
During the discussion, four State Board members referenced the "thousands of letters" they received from educators on this subject. Biedron thanked teachers for "taking the time" to write, and he acknowledged that the letters assist the regulatory process by educating board members.
In the end, the State Board voted to move the proposed regulations forward, with one abstention: Butcher. State Board member Edie Fulton, who has been critical of the regulations, was not in attendance.
Now that the regulations are at proposal level, by law they must be printed in the New Jersey Register and the public must be given an opportunity to comment on the regulations.
If you wish to express your opinion of the proposed regulations, you can send a letter to the board members or testify before the State Board on Wednesday, June 5. NJEA has prepared instructions on writing to the State Board. To testify in person on June 5, you must register with the State Board of Education Office online or by calling 609-292-0739. Registration for the June session runs from May 17 until May 31 at noon. Please note that space and time are limited. Individuals who are unable to be present at a public testimony session may submit written comments.
The regulations are scheduled to come before the State Board at adoption level at its Aug. 7 meeting, just in time for statewide implementation of the new evaluation system in September.

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The letter "Ya" in the Panchakshara Mantra, Namasivaya, stands for the soul. Bodhinatha uses the Panchakshara Mantra to show how the soul is initially drawn by Siva's veiling grace, which leads the soul to maturity through experience in the world. Then comes Siva's revealing grace. When we've had enough of the world, Siva's grace pulls us toward God. The mantra also has the simple, two-syllable form. Si- Reflecting on God the Transcendent Absolute, Va-God as the All Pervading Consciousness
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Holyoke, Massachusetts is in some ways a poor city, with a third of its residents living below the poverty line. It's also a city of possibility, with new economic and cultural development efforts underway, particularly in its historic canal district. And now, a potential Hard Rock casino development is in the mix too. Holyoke voters will face clear choices about the city's future when they vote for mayor next week.
The mayor's race has become a tense one, with so-called "anonymous" smear flyers and letters circulating town and the two candidates sparring at local debates. They're both red-headed, life-long Holyoke residents, but Elaine Pluta and Alex Morse have a 45-year age difference.
"Of course with a campaign you always have a little bit of tension here and there and, you know, the thing about my campaign is that I have a record, I have a record of over 20 years of service to the city so it's easy to poke holes at what I've done. Where on the other hand the other person, he has no record as far as governmental service."
67-year-old Pluta appears calm, not combative, when she talks about her challenger, 22-year-old Alex Morse. But he's making it a close race — Morse finished one vote ahead of Pluta in September's four-way preliminary.
Now both are campaigning door-to-door to be sure Holyoke voters get to the polls. Pluta's is hardly a new face in town. She attended Holyoke High School, Holyoke Community College and Mount Holyoke College, where she received a bachelor's degree in politics and urban studies. She was a long-term city councilor and assistant for Democratic United States Representative John Olver before being elected mayor two years ago. She says she's seeking reelection because she wants to oversee several initiatives she recently put in place.
"There's a new literacy component that I want to see move forward and also a full-service coordinator that is going to be working out of my office to help with education for family and students. And also I have a new police chief. I have a south Holyoke initiative working with him and the sheriff's department and other public safety organizations that are going to be targeting the south Holyoke neighborhood."
Pluta's reading initiative sets a goal for 85% of 3rd graders to read at grade level by 2014. Holyoke's public schools are now 80 percent Hispanic, and the system is working to accommodate the many Spanish speakers. Pluta says she's very concerned about Holyoke high school students and adults lacking basic reading and writing skills, which she says is a major contributor to poverty in the city.
"My goal is to have enough jobs in the city for everyone who wants one. There's been 85 new businesses that have come on board in the last year and a half."
But Morse argues that those have been mostly small businesses, with low-paying jobs. He says they aren't enough to bring a younger, more educated population to Holyoke.
"When I entered Holyoke High School I had 500 classmates. When I graduated it was down to 215. And those couple hundred young people stay in the community without basic job skills. And those who graduate and go on to college often leave the community. So like a lot of American cities we have a brain drain problem and we're not able to attract and keep our educated young folks in the community."
Morse stands out as an exception to that rule. He's 22-years-old and graduated from Brown University this past spring. He's been involved in the Holyoke Youth Commission for a decade. In college he volunteered in the Office of Neighborhood Services in Providence, R.I., and worked on the mayor's campaign there. A fluent Spanish speaker, he talks about becoming Holyoke's "chief marketing director."
"I think our future is in taking advantage of the green high performance computing center, supporting our thriving and emerging artist community in the downtown. We really have an opportunity to be an innovation and art capital of Western Mass and the entire state of Massachusetts. And I think it's sad that we have a current mayor that goes to Boston and says that a casino is the only thing that will make us a destination city because we have a great history."
The casino issue is the most divisive for the candidates. Pluta sees it as opportunity not only for jobs and tourism but also for lowering the city's commercial tax rate.
"If the governor signs the legislation and they set up a license commission I believe that we will get some casino proposals that we'll be able to look at and see if that's something we can do in Holyoke because that would go a long way in improving our job situation and our revenue situation."
A casino might be the biggest difference in the candidate's vision. But they both want this city of 40 thousand people to have lower poverty, crime and teen birth rates. Morse says his age is an asset and that he offers a new perspective.
"I think this election is more important than the mayor and me. It's a choice between the past and the future. And unlike past elections we really have an opportunity on November 8th to vote for the future and vote for someone who isn't connected to the same old folks that have been around the table for decades in Holyoke politics."
The introduction of a candidate so young has made this race a fun one to watch, says Tim Vercellotti, director of the polling institute and professor of political science at Western New England University.
"This is an amazing race. You think about municipal elections and we have contested mayors races up and down the valley but this is the marquee race. I think a lot o f eyes are on Holyoke because of the personalities involved as well as the issues."
Despite the candidates' talk about education, economic development and public safety, Vercolotti speculates that voters will base their decisions largely on casino development and experience. Both Pluta and Morse say they should be evaluated not on their age, but on what each intends to bring to the city.


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Lesson Learned: How to bake with and without packaged yeast. To make a yeast starter through flour and water, different kinds. I have a yogurt starter, rye starter and a levain going.
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Gov. Blagojevich's Higher Standards, Better Schools plan passes out of Senate committee
SB575 implements strict new high school graduation standards to better prepare Illinois students for college and the workforce
SPRINGFIELD – Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today commended the Senate Education committee for unanimously sending to the Senate floor the Governor's proposal to strengthen high school graduation requirements for Illinois schools. The new requirements are a key component of his
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Marge Breya of SAP forecasts how smart digital assets combined with the "process of me" present a compelling opportunity for business process management.
Interview conducted by Vinod Baya and Bo Parker
Marge Breya is executive vice president at SAP. Breya oversees the full product line for business intelligence (BI) and enterprise information management (EIM) solutions, as well the portfolio of SAP BusinessObjects OnDemand offerings. In addition, Breya is responsible for the portfolio and solution management of SAP NetWeaver within the Technology Group at SAP, leading the Business Solutions and Technology (BST) organization. Breya holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Oregon.
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PwC: As you look at business process management [BPM] in an enterprise, where are the interesting opportunities in the future?
MB: You can group processes in an enterprise into either system-centric or human-centric processes. Looking forward, the more interesting category is user-centric, because that's where a large portion of the enterprise processes are and that's where the adoption of new systems and technologies in the enterprise will succeed or fail. This is especially relevant for user-centric process management. I think everyone in an enterprise should be able to use a process management tool. That sets the bar for the usability of the tools. Today they are pretty easy to use, but when you're putting in a human-centric step, how do you describe it so that everyone would want to use it?
PwC: What is it about BPM that makes it relevant in the human context?
MB: I believe there are two kinds of processes, and this also maps to what people do. There are the repeatable processes, where you're driving out costs and you're really trying to get efficiency, thereby minimizing the variance and improving the process.
Then there are the tasks that are largely done by humans. When I ask, "Bo, how do you do your job?" versus "Vinod, how do you do your job?" both of you could have the same job position, but you're going to do your jobs differently. There's an art associated with it, and so you have your own method of how to do something—meaning that across humans, the methods are highly variable. I believe that in addition to the enterprise processes, where technology has largely been focused, there is also the "process of me." To me, there's a missing piece—this user-defined workflow—in applications. That's one of the things we're working on right now.


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Skip to comments.Kerry Threatens Israel with 'Third Intifada'
Posted on 11/07/2013 4:57:59 PM PST by Rusty0604
US Secretary of State John Kerry sounded a threatening tone in an interview with Channel 2 television that was aired Thursday, and warned of chaos and a third intifada if Israel's peace talks with the Palestinian Authority (PA) fail.
"Failure of the talks will increase Israel's isolation in the world, Kerry said. The alternative to getting back to the talks is a potential of chaos. I mean, does Israel want a third intifada?
Intifada, an Arabic term meaning shaking off the yoke, has been used to describe a violent uprising in 1987-1993 and a murderous terror war in 2000-2009 that killed 1,178 Israelis, 70% of them civilians, in over 20,000 attacks that included 144 suicide bombings.
The West Bank is the term that was used to refer to the Biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria when it was under Jordanian occupation, in 1949-1967.
Kerry also said Thursday he has made "significant progress" in the course of the last 24 hours in some areas of Israeli-Palestinian talks, after reaffirming US opposition to Israeli settlements.
(Excerpt) Read more at israelnationalnews.com ...
Is he speaking Hamas, Hezzbollah or both?
I'd like to leave him naked and tied up in Gaza.
Perhaps a more apt question would be, "Would the Palisimians like a nuking?"
Sounds like he picked up Chicago style thuggery very well.
They are working fast on a final solution for Israel, deals with Iran, bowing to Palestinians, trying to get people in power in Egypt that want to destroy Israel.
A Third Intifada should be met with a 1st, 2nd and 3rd nuke.
Hey Kerry, The Palestians have been cutting off heads and cutting off ears, blowing up bodies, and randomly shooting at civilians and razing villages in fashion reminiscent of Genghis Khan in Israel for years. And you want the Israelis to play nice?
Watching the Obama administration at work this week, a friend offered this judgment: Under Obama, Iran keeps its nuclear program and Americans lose their health insurance.
I keep remembering this one air-head woman saying if ACA isn't passed people will be dying in the streets. Affordable???? People who couldn't afford insurance before will now be required to buy more expensive (affordable?) insurance that does not guarantee health care. You can have all the insurance in the world but if you have to pay $6500 up front as a deductible before a health care provider (those that will even accept ACA insurance) will see you what good is this ACA in the first place?
It used to be that the islamoNazi Arab terrorists and murderous regime thug dictators would threaten Israel directly. Now they have agents or puppets from Washington DC to threaten Israel for them. Very embarrassing for America (But its doubtful this will make much difference. Israel will naturally defend herself come what may. ).
Those who bless Israel will be blessed, and those who curse Israel will be cursed.
Kerry: US considers Israeli settlements to be 'illegitimate'
Obama Plans To Force Israel To Accept A Palestinian State With Jerusalem As The Capital
If youd like to be on or off, please FR mail me.
They are pulling out all the stops to appear to be doing something.
The world can see the panic..The effort in Israel and Iran are PR events
There were two real events.
The Saudis revealed their nuclear ability.
On NBC, the President said "i'm sorry"
There is full fledged panic.
Yet Israel, unlike the Arabs and other Islamists, has thermonuclear (in addition to nuclear) weapons in a triad system similar to the US, Russia and China. Their devices are deployed as ICBMs, aircraft-mounted bombs and submarine launched cruise missiles. India, Pakistan, the DPRK, etc. only have nuclear ("A-Bomb") missiles with limited range.
Has Kerry become a "Palestinian" muslim? He sounds like one!!!!
And he sounded like a Kosovo Albanian muslim in 2009!!!!
Bah, it's like this. Conservative President == intifada, Democrat President == no intifada. I wonder if it could be they've figured out they can shake down Liberal Presidents.
What if we let Iran bomb the hell out of Israel?...Will the US Jews ever vote against the Democrats...Hell NO!!!...let em eat cake...*W*...yellow cake...See if they want a second helping!! ...{Sorry but i had a discussion today with a "Smart American Jew"...Doesn't give a shit about Israel!!!!!..and I should??}
I love the way you think.
Thanks for the links. I don't know how I managed to miss that second one. Are any members of Congress speaking about what Obama is doing to our ally Israel?
I haven't heard any but I am not keeping up with it.
I worked with one of those "smart" American Jews. He was a proud communist. I was afraid to ask him his opinion of Israel for fear he would piss me off. He did have a brother that lived in Israel that he went to visit.
Kerry: "Nice country you have here, Bibi. Be a shame if anything happened to it."
Should have said duct taped upside down in front of a mosque.
About 7 out of 10 as I figure...hence my rant...but don't side with me unless you're wearing asbestos ...Its coming...watch...*G*
That visual brings a smile to my face.
My dad had a better idea but it would be impolite to post it here.
Bibi to Kerry: Why, you can't go back to the U.S. without a souvenir of your visit! Here, I gift-wrapped a live scorpion for ya! Cute lil guy, isn't he?
This guy has to be an antisemite.
I was forming an idea that included Kerry, a gift or dinner faux pas, bacon, and a muslim leader.
He [Kerry] is a Democrat. History shows that the Democrat Party is anti-Semitic or anti Jew. The Problem is that the Jews are not anti Democrat. Unfortunately, the same be said for those who call themselves Christians. The Democrats on National television booed the mention of the name of God numerous times and yet continue to win election after election with the help of Jewish and those who call themselves Christians' votes.
Thanks Rusty0604.
Fearing Terror Attacks, El Al Halts Eilat Flights
In the last week, the Obama regime has decided to
1. Tell Israel to give up land for no peace, or violence will be proper
2. Ignore the Iranian parliament chanting "Death to America" and proposing reducing sanctions on Iran, even as Iran pushes to keep nuclear capabilities in any deal.
Mere words cannot convey the ire I feel towards this mealy-mouthed Obama appointed asswipe.
Proceed carefully and QUIETLY??? Thats the hallmark of the obama administration, isnt it? To do things QUIETLY and behind closed doors.
Cupcake wants to QUIETLY turn America into a Liberal wasteland because he feels like he was treated unfairly as a drug and homosexual addicted teenager.
As a liberal wasteland, America will have no way to support a government so that will leave the door open for obamas pals in the muslim brotherhood to come in and try (TRY) to take over.
Good Luck with that you phony imitation president. There are 150 million gun owners in America, with 400 million firearms that are betting you wont do it and if you try you will fail.
I posted this yesterday:
MK Condemns Kerry's Self-Fulfilling Intifada Prophecy
Chetboun condemns terror attempt at Tapuach, says terror must be 'defeated, not spoken to'; insists Kerry's threats yield results.
Kerry's comments about further isolation with Israel is a direct threat to Israel; a threat that it either go along with what the U.S. demands or the U.S. will be part of efforts to further isolate Israel.
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The political season is upon us with the process beginning at the caucuses which were held in each precinct in the county. From the caucuses the process moves to the county convention. The Republican county convention was held on April 5 at the recreation center in Castle Dale.
Bill Dellos, the Republican chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. Karen Dellos the secretary read the party platform and the minutes from the organizing convention held last June. All items were accepted as read by the audience.
The state party convention will be on May 13 at the South Towne Center. Two keynotes of interest will be Sen. John McCain and Gov. Mitt Romney.
Donna Sackett representing Sen. Bob Bennett spoke at the convention. She said the Senator is very busy with the appropriations committee and wrapping up requests from the various communities. The Senate is also working with the needs of the war and the Katrina survivors. The Washington County land use bill has been introduced and is a very comprehensive bill formed from two years of meetings with all the stakeholders coming together to make the framework. Other counties can also get on board in forming their own land use plans. Sen. Bennett feels good about where the Washington County bill is headed. Sen. Bennett wants to make the federal government accessible to the local people and several satellite offices in various communities will be held to help local people with federal issues.
Nominations were held for the offices that are available this election. In the Commissioner A spot, Mike K. Hurdsman and Derek Beagley were nominated. For Commissioner B, Eric Anderson and Jeff Horrocks were nominated. For assessor, Kris Bell was nominated, for clerk/auditor Brenda Dugmore, for Sheriff, Gordon Bennett, for county attorney, David Blackwell, for recorder, Dixie Swasey and for treasurer, Steve Barton.
Each of the candidates was allowed to speak to the delegates. Beagley said he was interested in public lands. He doesn't think any more roads in the desert should be taken away. He said the sheriff's deputies should receive better pay for the job they do. He said his family is in Emery County and he has engaged in various business ventures in the county. He said he is not intimidated by the BLM or the forest service. He thinks the county needs more business, more recreation and more energy and that's where the county should make its money.
Hurdsman said he would like to work and serve the people of Emery County. He said he has enjoyed talking to the people in the county and everyone shares his concern of economic development for the county. Some businesses find the costs lower to locate a business in Carbon County and Hurdsman wants to do things that attract businesses and customers. "Our county is the crossroads of the West," said Hurdsman. He thinks growth is the answer and not increasing taxes. He is concerned with the low pay of the civil servants. "I will bring a lifetime of experience and training to the office," said Hurdsman.
Anderson said he wants to see economic development so people can stay here. He sees SR-10 as a big problem and UDOT has plans for an overlay project for the road, but it won't hold up with all the coal traffic. He would like to see a separate coal haul road put in to get the trucks off SR-10. He said one economic development project he would like to see is the raising of catfish. He said you can sell them for more per pound than cattle. He returned to Emery County because, "It don't get no better than this," said Anderson. He would like to see more tourists and promotion of the county, the mountains and the desert. He said he would work hard for Emery County.
Horrocks said he has been in Emery County for 30 years and is retired from the Utah Highway Patrol. He has been the mayor of Cleveland and is proud of the improvements in the town. He said with shrinking tax dollars that money must be spend wisely and infrastructure must grow. "The tourists are already here, we must build infrastructure to keep them here. We need industry. I would like to see SR-6 and SR-10 widened so we can get more products out easier. I am retired and have the time to spend. I can lobby on Capitol Hill, I am familiar with the legislative process. I would like to represent you to better our county," said Horrocks.
Bell, county assessor, said she is an Emery High and CEU graduate. She has been married for 13 years and has a son and daughter. She is very involved in community events. She loves her job as assessor and said it is the best job because she can measure buildings and work with people. She evaluates property for tax purposes to establish the fair market value for property. She said she is fair and honest and will work hard for the citizens of Emery County if re-elected.
Dugmore, clerk/auditor, said the county is operating with a balanced budget and has gone from borrowing to being self-sufficient. She is excited to run for the office of clerk/auditor and asks for the support of everyone.
Bennett, vying for sheriff, encouraged everyone to get registered to vote and get involved. He said you can't just complain about things, but you must do something about it and that's why he is running for office. To stand up for what you believe in. He said he would like to see better equipment for the sheriff's office. He said at the UHP they had laptop computers in their patrol vehicles which were very helpful. He wants to get to know people and encourages people to ask him questions. He is planning on going door to door in the county to get to know the citizens.
Blackwell said he appreciates everyone's support and he has enjoyed his years as the Emery County attorney.
Barton said he enjoys his interaction with the people of the county and their support.
The delegates present voted for the various positions and while the votes were being tallied those present running for state offices spoke to the audience.
Kay McIff is running for the district 70 seat formerly held by Brad Johnson. Gordon Topham also running for the district 70 seat spoke as did Jan Christensen running for the same seat.
Lavar Christensen, running for the second congressional district seat spoke to the audience.
With the voting complete, Phil Fauver, vice chairman read the results. He said if a candidate gets 60 percent of the vote or more then a primary isn't necessary in that race.
In the Commissioner A race, Derek Beagley received 35 votes and Michael Hurdsman received 82 votes. A primary will not be necessary in that race. This commission seat is currently held by Commissioner Gary Kofford and Hurdsman will be the challenger.
In the Commissioner B race, Eric Anderson received 53 votes and Jeff Horrocks received 63 votes. This race will require a primary in June to elect one candidate to run against the Democratic challenger. This is for the seat which will be vacated by current Commissioner Ira Hatch at the end of his current term.


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Fellow CFS blogger Lee Lee alerted me to this excellent article about how to monitor your heart rate in order to help stay within your limits and avoid post-exertional crashes.
Although I have long understood the importance of avoiding aerobic exercise with CFS, this article provides some very specific tips about how to figure out where your limits lie, how to monitor heart rate, and how to use this information to stay within your limits (which will, hopefully, help you to eventually increase those limits). It's filled with excellent, specific advice. I certainly plan to put some of this into action immediately!
Hmmm...I wonder where my old heart rate monitor is? Of course, the last time I used it, I was trying to increase my heart rate! I'm definitely going to dig it out of my old exercise stuff.
Thanks, Lee Lee!
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