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Dr. Helen Caldicott On The Japan Nuclear Disaster – The Truth MSM Won't Tell You! (Video)
Dr. Helen Caldicott is co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility.
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One Response to "Dr. Helen Caldicott On The Japan Nuclear Disaster – The Truth MSM Won't Tell You! (Video)"
Gerald Hernesmaa Says:
May 19th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
Dear Dr. Helen Caldicott .
The un-thinkable, theWorst has happened in Japan
Japan Confirms – Complete Core Nuclear Meltdown In 3 Fukushima Reactors … May 20, 2011
… http://theintelhub.com/2011/05/17/japan-confirms-complete-core-nuclear-meltdown-in-3-fukushima-reactors/ .
From Gerald Hernesmaa
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Here is the link to my essay …
Japan's 2011 – Nuclear Radiation Disaster
Why It is A Crime Against Humanity and All Of Nature
. http://www.mayanmajix.com/gerald_nuke.pdf .


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The great American story right?
Whats not to like?
She was good enough for George H.W. Bush.
What are our thoughts?
The great American story right?
Whats not to like?
She was good enough for George H.W. Bush.
What are our thoughts?
"So what is big is not always the Trout nor the Deer but the chance, the being there. And what is full is not necessarily the creel nor the freezer, but the memory." ~ Aldo Leopold
"The Greatest Obstacle to Discovery is not Ignorance -- It is the Illusion of Knowledge" ~ Daniel Boorstin
At a glance an activist judge, one whom thinks she, instead of Congress, should make the law.
If you believe that the SCOTUS should make law instead of upholding the law then Sotomayer's your girl.
Obama has his first Hispanic woman for Supreme Court Judge that is about the only thing I find interesting about her. And to be honest I am getting bored with the first this and the first that being a qualification above everything else.
Despite her prior support from a minority of Republicans like Specter I think she will just another liberal activist judge more interested in revising the constitution than defending it.
Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle?
All things considered, from a conservative perspective, he could have done a lot worse (i.e. picked a more liberal/activist judge). Sure she's no Antonin Scalia, but she's no wingnut like Ruth Buzzy Bader Ginsberg either. Some liberals are expressing disappointment with the nomination, so that's somewhat comforting.
Elections have consequences. I wouldn't expect Obama to pick Robert Bork and I had hoped he wouldn't pick a beyond-the-pale liberal whackanut. From what I know about her, it would seem like Obama made a pretty decent choice somewhere between the two extremes.
Dennis McConnell
Warwick, NY
The New Republic is a generally liberal publication. For that reason, their take on Sotomayor is very revealing.
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A member of SCOTUS who got the nomination for being a Hispanic female instead of any concrete qualifications. Thankfully she doesn't change the balance of power on the court.
Bob Gutermuth
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She's the appeals court judge that said you can toss a test for municiple promotions if you don't like the racial outcome. New HAven CT FD now going to the supreme court. She does not belong on the supreme court.
She hates our Constitution as much as Dear Leader hates our Constitution. Her decisions are constantly being overturned because she blatantly disregards the law. Forrest Gump would have been a better choice.
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Values, Mission, Goals…. at the fore front of my mind right now as I assist a group of new Wood Badgers in the working of their tickets…
Tickets? In Scouting, if you are not familiar with Wood Badge then this is a foreign concept. Simply put.. it is working goals to fulfill your mission.
OK.. enough already, we just want to go camping and sell Popcorn!!! What is it with this Values, Mission stuff?
Well, we are all heading somewhere, right? We all have an idea of what we want our Scouting units to look like… right? Well how do you get there?
Enough of the cryptic talk.. lets talk about your vision.
First.. what is it that you believe in? What makes you tick? Answer these two questions carefully. A good personal assessment of your values is an important part in establishing your Vision en route to your mission. You need to be honest and really know who you are before you can effect others. So what is important to you? Faith, Family, Values like those found in the Scout Oath and Law.
Figure this out and write it down.. not just words, but why its important to you? Write it down.
Now that you have a better understanding of who you are and why its time to find out what you want. What do you want out of life, your family, your work, Scouting, health, and hobbies? In short, what do you want our of your life? You may want to be financially independent, have a richer faith life, loose 10 lbs or become a teacher. The sky is limit and you and you alone are the only one that can set the course to reach it.
So do you know what you want? Write it down. If you are like me, you will have a list of the things that you want. Things that you want to change, do, get better at, and impact in your life. Pick 1.. yep, just 1. Write it down.
Now, lets go get it. But first.. you need to throw away all obstacles, the first of which is your idea that you cant do it. What ever you want.. you will have.. if you want it and are willing to work for it. So write it down and lets go get it!
Make a list of 5 things that you MUST do to get what you wrote down. Not 4, not 7.. 5 things that will lead you to your want.. Oh and by the way.. lets start calling "your want" "YOUR MISSION". Here is an example:
I want to develop a training program for Webelos Scout leaders and Troop Committee's to increase crossover numbers in our District. That is the mission.
So 5 things that I need to do to get what I want.
1. Find out if there is a current plan in place and identify the short falls in the plan.
To do this I will talk with current District advancement chairman and Webelos to Scout transition volunteers to find plan or documentation.
I will do this in the next 30 days, this needs to be completed by June 20th.
2. Knowing the short falls of the current plan (assuming there is one) I will rewrite the plan with the objective of increasing the crossover percentage by 30%.
To do this I will write a plan that will be distributed to all Packs and Troops in the District. This plan will outline methods of contacting Packs and Troops within the District, obstacles to over come in the process, and ways to build relationships between units.
I will have the plan complete in the next 60 days. This goal will be complete by July 20th.
3. At the August Roundtable, I will present the plan at the Webelos Den Leader break out. I will distribute copies of the plan at the time and field questions and concerns about the plan.
To ensure a good turn out at the break out I will make contact with Packs through the District emailing system.
This will be completed after the August Roundtable and the emails will go out in the Thundering News Flash in July.
4. Make contact with Packs that have a low crossover rate and Troops that are not maintaining steady growth.
To complete this goal I will get last years data on troop new Scout registrations and Pack Cross overs. I will call those units and set up a time to meet with unit leadership to offer assistance in increasing their crossover/ recruiting percentage.
I will accomplish this by November 2011.
5. Assess plan and make adjustments to the plan based on Troop and Pack receptive nature and amount of prospective Webelos Scouts that plan on crossing to a Troop.
To do this we will contact Webelos Dens and ask that they fill out Boy Scout applications at time of Troop Visits. Once a Troop has been identified as the Troop that they are planning on going to, an application will be filled out and reported.
This will be completed by February 2012.
This simple, measurable, specific outline of 5 goals to reach the mission of developing a training program for Webelos Scout leaders and Troop Committee's to increase crossover numbers in our District can be accomplished if I work at it and not allow road blocks to stop my progress. I must be willing to work it to the end.
This outline can be worked for anything in my life. To lose weight, get healthy, find a deeper understanding of my faith, be a better husband and father, well.. anything.
This is what we Wood Badgers call a Ticket.
It is a great assessment tool and a way to ensure success in anything that you do. Remember when you are setting your Goals to use the SMART tool. Specific, measurable, Attainable, relevant, and Time based. Use it and you will be and do whatever you want.
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Reading police: killer on the loose
Male vctim shot multiple times
READING, Pa. - A killer is on the loose, and tonight police need your help.
Officers in Reading are on the lookout for a shooter who gunned down a man near the 700 block of Lance place and North 9th Street just before 10 p.m. Friday.
Police in Reading have just released details about Friday night's shooting, and they are asking for the public's help in apprehending the shooter or shooters.
We now know the victim is 30 year-old Galdino Pablo Aquilar, however the victim's foreign I-D card identifies him as 28 year old Juan Pablo Orihuela.
As police continue to study video surveillance from the scene, a shooter remains on the loose, leaving neighbors on edge.
Police in Reading blocked off the area surrounding North 9th Street and the 700 block of Lance Place Friday night after shots rang out around 9:40 killing a man.
An autopsy was done and the coroner confirmed, the victim, was shot multiple times in the torso.
According to Police, three 9 millimeter casings were found near the victim's body.
Police say, the victim died as a result of his injuries.
Witnesses reported seeing flashes from gunfire and the victim falling to the ground screaming.
Marcie Gomez of Reading said, "It was crazy and dark and crazy. It was bad. I was watching TV and I heard boom, boom, boom. I come running out to my balcony. You see cops, you see blood, cops banging on people's doors. I'm like there's old people on the block stop banging on people's doors."
Corey Johnson was also home. He was sleeping and woke up to the sounds of gunfire right behind his house.
"Now having kids, it gives you that iffy feeling especially when you got kids that play right outside you don;t know what's going on," Johnson said.
The motive behind the shooting remains a mystery.
Police are continuing their investigation and are asking if you have any information to call police.
As for the shooter, police say that person remains on the loose and neighbors should be on alert.
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Drive is the manifestation of Desire, and measured in Style.
Thank you judges who score Style, you are preserving Desire!
"Prepare your dog in such a manner that the work he is normally called upon to do under-whelms him, not overwhelms him." ~ Evan Graham
People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.
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"Helping Hunters Train Their Dogs"
As for the moving reward it is correct application and done that way on purpose. That is why there is a "good" marker and a "yes" marker. The "yes" marker releases the dog from a stationary position and the reward is delivered in motion to increase it's effectiveness. Chasing the reward is a self fulfilling activity, meaning the chase itself is a reward ON TOP of the food. Delivering rewards in motion increases motivation and builds drive in the dog. That's in the video on delivering rewards properly or the training dogs with food video, I forget which one. It's also very useful later because it's very easy to chain the dog's name or "back" over top of the release marker in field work.
I can only tell you from the one dog I have applied this to long term. It is an absolutely dynamic basis for Carr based retriever training. Once the communication system is in place it is very easy to work through the collar conditioning, force fetch and other elements of the program. The dog is not only engaged and paying attention, but they really understand what "good" and "yes" or "ok" mean, making life really easy. I'm in T work now and pup will look at the side piles once in a while but when she looks down the middle and I say "good" she locks on, ears up and gets ready to launch. That communication would still be in it's infancy had I not done my obedience using these markersand some other stuff I picked out of the Hillman videos.
I have used this system now on several pet dogs and find it extremely effective. I also teach a simplified version to clients and it works for them.
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Just had my 6 mo YLF in to the vet. She is seeing ACL problems with the Brit dogs as the lines in the hind quarters are to straight.
A cold nose feels good on a hot day.....
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I have 6 of Micheal Ellis Dvd's. He is very good at explaining the methodology of training with markers both + and -. His DVD on finishing work is one of the best out there. His "Engagement training" is the base of my puppy training.
The British field Labs I've seen tend to have much better rear angulation than do most AKC field Labs. Could be a particular strain of British Lab in your area that your Vet is seeing that lack rear angulation, however that is not my experience.
Jeff Swackhamer
UK labradors would not win in US field trials?
US labradors would not win in UK field trial?
How many generations does it take to breed for type/a breed? Six generations, is that right, before they can apply to the Kennel Club?
So UK and US labradors could/would/should be different. Simple really.
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DeFleur appointed to Commission on Higher Education for New York State
Binghamton University President Lois B. DeFleur has been appointed to Governor Eliot Spitzer's New York state Higher Education Commission. The Commission is charged with identifying ways of improving the quality of higher education in New York.
"I am honored to have been appointed to the Higher Education Commission and am looking forward to working on the ambitious agenda that Governor Spitzer has established for this group," said DeFleur, who attended the announcement of the Commission. "In Governor Spitzer's remarks, he emphasized how essential higher education institutions are to the future of New York State and in particular, to the upstate region."
The Commission will study the current higher education system and make recommendations about improving access to the state's public higher education system; expanding its degree programs to reflect state and regional economic development objectives; and preparing community college graduates for a smooth transition to four-year institutions and/or obtain high value jobs upon graduation. The Commission will also look for opportunities to enhance the capacity of the state's university research centers to regain New York's preeminent status in academic research while providing additional opportunities for high value employment.
The Commission will also make recommendations that address flexibility on the systems' individual campuses to attract the best and brightest students and faculty and enlisting them in the service of the economic, humanitarian and civic needs of their communities.
DeFleur has been a leader in national higher education groups, including chairing the board of directors of both the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges and the American Council on Education – two of the nation's largest and most prestigious higher education associations. She also served as a member of the New York State Blue Ribbon Panel on School Leadership, convened by the New York State Board of Regents, to discuss recommendations for ensuring quality school leaders across the state. In 2006, DeFleur served on one of the 13 policy advisory committees that helped guide Governor-elect Eliot Spitzer and Lt. Governor-elect David Paterson in their transition efforts.


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Franco...my statement is correct, I do not believe Einstein would have agreed with you. Einstein had a very strong belief in something, he could not explain, that was beyond even his science. Your comments do not in anyway suggest that you agree with anything that Einstein has commented on other than as you said, "If anything, I agree with Einstein that there is no spiritual god" Somehow agreeing with this part of his perspective would not suggest that Einstein would agree with your perspective!
When speaking of other scientists from his quote above, Einstein commented that, His (Scientists in general) religious feeling takes the form of a rapturous amazement at the harmony of natural law, which reveals an intelligence of such superiority that, compared with it, all the systematic thinking and acting of human beings is an utterly insignificant reflection."


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The one person I'd like to hunt with is basketball coach Bobby Knight. I've always been a big fan of his and learned a few years ago that he enjoys turkey hunting after reading his book. He's won National Championships and coached in the Olympics. I'd like to hear some of his stories in person after a morning of listening to gobblers.


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New Zealand commodity prices surged 7.4 per cent in March, the third-biggest gain since at least 1986 as drought drove up the price of whole milk powder by almost a quarter. The kiwi dollar price rose even more as the currency gained.
The ANZ Commodity Price index rose 7.4 per cent last month to be within 6 per cent of the all-time record set in April 2011. Ten of the 17 commodities in the index rose in March, five were unchanged and two fell.
Last month Fonterra Cooperative Group lifted its forecast payout to farmers to $5.80 per kilogram of milk solids from an earlier forecast of $5.50, after prices on the GlobalDairyTrade platform rose 27 per cent since February. The worst drought in the North Island in almost seven decades prompted the company to trim its forecast annual milk volume, which will match last season's compared to an earlier forecast 1 per cent gain.
Whole milk powder prices climbed 23 per cent last month, the price index showed, prices for pelts gained 16 per cent, butter rose 15 per cent and skim milk powder gained 11 per cent.
Cheese was up 5 per cent, wool rose 3 per cent, logs gained 2 per cent and lumber, Casein and beef all rose 1 per cent.
Prices of seafood, wood pulp, kiwifruit, apples and venison were unchanged in March while aluminium fell 7 per cent and lamb dropped 1 per cent.
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The wheels came off of luggage maker Tumi Holdings (TUMI) Thursday after the company announced a secondary offering of 10.14 million shares at $21.10 a pop on Wednesday.
In a statement on its website posted Wednesday, Tumi said the shares in the offering will be sold by funds and affiliates of Doughty Hanson & Co. as well as other stockholders — including two of the company's executives. Tumi also said it will not receive proceeds from the shares sold by stockholders.
Investors reacted badly to the news and sent Tumi packing, with the stock down 4.4% in afternoon trading.
Last week, Tumi took a similar beating after it reported an upbeat fourth quarter but its full-year outlook failed to match Street expectations as it forecast profit of 82 cents to 86 cents a share, missing the 87 cents a share forecast according to analysts polled by FactSet. The stock is now down 12% in the past week.


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text: We have a new pup in the neighborhood! Our next door neighbors adopted a pup off the reservation near by. The then 12 week old yellow pup was half starved and left tied to a post in the cold and sun without water. The owner was delighted to take $5 and hand over the rope to my neighbor. At first he looked like all the other scruffy yella dogs that have inbred for so long in the area. But as he was fed and cared for he has been the original ugly duck turned into a swan. This morning when I walked by his yard and he came out to say hello, (from a distance, he is still a little intimidated by my 3 older dogs), I saw that his floppy ears are now completely erect. He is a rich fawn colored dog with an impressive black mask. His eyes are large and he has a friendly intelligent air about him. I guess he is about 5 months old now and around 40 - 45 #'s. He may be one of the prettiest dogs I've ever seen. My best guess is that he is a Belgian Malinois or at least very close. My neighbors are nice, nice folks but this is their first dog. I sure don't want to interfere or cause any conflict as so far the pup seems great. But will my dogs be in danger from a working dog like this if he is not trained? Can the Malinois just grow up "right" on their own? My dogs never go out without me and are not allowed to leave our yard. But the two houses are inside a fenced compound of about 5 acres. Would it be better to "introduce" the dogs as playmates, or continue to respect the boundaries and hope the new kid does the same? So far the pup has made no attempt to cross into our yard to "join in" with my boys. But I know that could change as he matures. How would you approach this, or just let it go? I know I am a terrible worry wart and am trying not to "over think" this one.


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The weather's getting cold, and this is the time of year we love to cozy up in front of the fireplace. But experts say, if your chimney's not in good condition, it can be dangerous — even set your house on fire. That's why you hire chimney companies, to make sure everything is safe. So we went undercover...and had some inspect our chimney. Would we get burned?
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We rented a home in suburban New York with a fireplace and chimney in good working condition. We knew because we had three certified chimney experts inspect it from top to bottom using high-tech cameras, inspecting the stones for water damage, even going on the roof to check the cap and crown.
We had the chimney swept and re-caulked. We even brought in one of the nation's top experts: Ashley Eldridge, a director at the Chimney Safety Institute of America. He confirmed that our chimney was in good shape.Story: Rossen Reports: Popular smoke alarms may go off too late, experts warn
We wired our house with 11 hidden cameras, putting them in birdhouses, on the roof, even in the fireplace itself. Then we had a mom named Melissa pose as a new homeowner.
We had Melissa call eight companies, telling them she wanted a full safety inspection. One by one the chimney techs arrived. We were in a control room in the basement, watching with our expert.
"I just want to make sure I have a full inspection, just moved in recently and I have kids," Melissa told one tech.
"I gotcha, I'm a father of four," the tech replied. "I know where you're coming from."
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After inspecting the chimney, he told Melissa: "Honestly, this thing is pretty clean ... you're in really good shape with this thing."
In fact, four more companies turned up no problems at all. But the next company had a different opinion: "Yes, this is dirty."
Cleaning it was included in their inspection at no extra charge, so we let them. They said it was safe: "You can use it today."
But if everything was fine, why did two companies find problems that would cost us? One tech did a quick inspection, then had some scary news: "All this right here, I want to get this up ... that is what can start chimney fires."
A chimney fire? Our expert said that what he was pointing at was just harmless debris that couldn't start a fire. The charge for the cleaning and inspection: $139.Story: Rossen Reports: Are air-conditioning repairers being competent and honest?
We asked the tech: "Three certified experts looked at this chimney, it was just swept recently and hasn't been used since, and they say it's in good shape. So why are you charging $139 to sweep this chimney?"
"My boss told me that if it needed to be cleaned, to clean it," he said.
"Did he tell you to clean the chimney whether it needed it or not?" we asked.
His boss later told us he never tells his employees to do unnecessary work, and asked to check our fireplace himself: "That is dirty," he said. Our expert acknowledged it could have been cleaner, but the amount of debris didn't even come close to warranting a cleaning. The boss admitted his tech had only a week of experience and could have been mistaken, but still stood behind him.Story: Rossen Reports: Hidden stair flaws imperil kids
The next company took the repair list to a new level: "First, I think we should clean the chimney, which is $125." The tech also said Melissa needed a new ash door, because it was rusted shut: "$150 for the door in the bottom." And she needed waterproofing "to water-seal the chimney ... which is $475."
He said the waterproofing was necessary to fix a water problem: "If you let that go, this is gonna look like hell after a while."
But our expert said the white stuff he was pointing to was just part of the stone, not evidence of a water problem.
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But our expert, Ashley Eldrridge, said in this industry, there's little regulation: "Anyone who chooses to become a chimney sweep can, with no formal training at all."
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When I chose a path to work for myself and live where I choose, there were costs. I KNEW there would be no overtime pay, no minimum salary, no vacation, sick leave or workman's compensation. I knew it would take 10 years after college, with no house, no marriage, no kids, and only saving as much as I could as fast as I could. When I graduated from dental school at the age of 36, I did not owe anything nor have two nickels to rub together but I had gotten married. I had paid the price to be able to work for myself and live where I chose. It did not however guarantee me a certain income.
Now you think that Employers have more power. Well they have no more power than they ever had. Now you are not satisfied with the choice you made. Well you still have the same choice you had when you decided to work for a company. You just don't like the choice you made.
You also mentioned farm subsities. You evidently missed my post eliminating the Dept. of Agriculture. I don't like them any more than you do. Get rid of all of them and I would be happy. But there is no way one can compete when the government gives money to my competitors and not me. By the way, you can type in my name with "farm subsity" then I can tell you how the figures are not the truth.
"Little do those kids know what the consequences of doing so are. they can never take bankrupcy on the student loans, and they have no idea of the RISK in going to college." caryalsobrook
This is simply not true. You can in fact file chapter 7 bankruptcy on student loans. You just can't do for 10 years from your last payment or last deferrment. You will be in default and they will take any tax refund you might get, but bankruptcy is a possibility after a long wait. It also reflects negatively on your credit report as well while you are in default. After the bankruptcy, no problems at all. You cnnot, however, file bankruptcy on income taxes that you owe.
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As we enter later into the fall season, more and more news begins to erupt regarding new performances and shows that will be taking the Broadway stage. With a number of big Broadway performances announced over the weekend and several big shows set to open in the coming weeks, there is plenty for Broadway fans to be excited about.
One of the most anticipated events of the 2013 Broadway season is sure to be the innovative new production of Jekyll & Hyde, which will feature talents such as Constantine Maroulis, Deborah Cox and Larid Mackintosh. The show is Broadway bound and will arrive on the Broadway stage in April of 2013. In the meantime, theatre fans from around the country, will get the opportunity to see the performance live before it settles in its new Broadway home. Beginning the week of the 23-28 of October, Jekyll & Hyde will embark on a tour beginning in Tampa, FL then off to Charlotte, NC, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Durham, NC, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, OK and then to Los Angeles before the tour ends and the performance arrives to New York and its new home on Broadway. Fans will not want to miss a chance to see this production as it tours around the country and are encouraged to act fast if they want tickets to the event.


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Don't lose the security deposit on your apartment or get evicted because you weren't familiar with your rights and responsibilities. It pays to know your renter's rights.
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Security Deposits
A security deposit is a payment made to your landlord when you move in to ensure that your rent will be paid and other responsibilities of your lease are upheld. Some states limit the amount landlords can ask for in a security deposit. Check local rent control regulations for other rent or deposit limits.
Most states hold strict guidelines as to when and how to return security deposits. Landlords are usually required to return your deposit 14 to 30 days after you move out. Some states require landlords to pay back your security deposit with interest.
Tenants are not responsible for normal wear and tear, like small nail holes or faded paint. Your landlord can keep all or part of the deposit to cover costs of unpaid rent or excessive damage, like broken windows. Usually your landlord will have to provide a list of damages, the repairs needed to fix them, and written evidence, such as invoices or bills, indicating the costs. If repair expenses exceed your security deposit, your landlord can sue you for the additional costs. Your landlord must return the balance of the deposit once all repairs have been made.
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Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
I saw the Brave and Bold galactic hero sized toys at a specialty shop today.
The Bat sub looks pretty good and I might want one when I see it at retail. The Batmobile set on the other hand is extremely overscaled - how's that for a change? The thing is like the size of a Voyager class Transformer. The figures themselves look to be slightly smaller than Galactic Heroes which makes the overscaling of the Batmobile even more glaring. It shouldn't be larger than the Sub and not larger than a GH X-Wing. It might have some sort of gimmick which would explain the size but I'm not entirely sure on that.
In other Mattel news, Mattycollector is going to have a Doom Patrol JLU (even though they were never on the show itself) 4 pack in the near future.
Cool thing... picked up Booster Gold and Blue Beetle at Target today. Don't know if this means that the long hard DCU drought is ending around me, or if the next wave of figures will be turning up at mass retail soon. I certainly hope so though, as I spotted all of the Giganta wave at a local shop for $16.99 a pop (ouch!) and had to pass on them.
Also, got a Hotwheels Burton Batmobile the other day.
Mattel says that they'll start selling DCUC wave 9 figures on Mattycollector.com
No link for confirmation, or do you have an inside source?
Mattel said so in one of their Q&A's. I'll see if I can find it.
Found it right here http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/?paged=2
It says that they're "looking into it" so hopefully it comes to fruition.
Cool! Not that I didn't believe you, just couldn't find any reference to it at Mattycollector.com. That site is pretty useless when it comes to news (not as useless as the non-existent newsletter) considering it's the source of all this stuff to begin with!
Be cool if they sold things from earlier waves that I haven't seen online... like most of series 6.
I bought a DCUC unmasked Terry McGinnis from Target today.
So forgive me if anyone else has pointed this out previously, but according to the latest issue of Toy Fare, DCUC series 10 will in fact be another of those mystical, and basically non-existent, Wal-Mart Exclusive waves! Looks like most of us can look forward to never being able to add Power Girl or The Joker to our collections! Gotta love that Wally World!


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Our skeleton is the scaffold around which our body is based. It supports us, protects some of our internal organs and allows us to move efficiently. Imagine for a second what a different organism Homo sapiens would be if we had no skeleton. Imagine trying to run or even walk if we had no skeleton. Imagine trying to breath if we didn't have a rib cage to take the weight off our lungs. Imagine walking around with a big brain and no skull. No, without our skeletons we simply wouldn't be the same. We wouldn't look the same or be able to live the kinds of lives we do. By now, you may have developed a strong sense that for all the beauty and intricacies of organisms, things can always go wrong, and when it comes to our skeletons, something going wrong can be devastating...or not. First, take a look at the human skeleton, as you watch this think about how our muscles interact with our skeleton to create movement.
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Use the resources below to answer the following questions:
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- What are some of the symptoms of brittle bone disease?
- How does someone catch brittle bone disease? Explain specifically how this works.
- Where in the body is collagen found? What characteristics does this protein have? What is the structure of this protein?
- Why do you think brittle bone disease can cause discoloration in the eyes? What does this say about the overall connectivity of systems in the body? Don't think in terms of what the systems do as much as what they are made of. Why is this relationship beneficial from the viewpoint of energetics?
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- http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/pediatricsurgery/a/oi.htm
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- http://www.news-medical.net/health/Collagen-What-is-Collagen.aspx
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I shoot a variety of shotguns, some with scopes and some without. I've tried a lot of fiber optic sights over the years, some good, some not so good.
I've also tried a whole series of red/green dot sights, that range from the first generation Bushnell Holo sight up to some of the more modern variable reticle "dot" sights. I know that a lot of folks really like them and I've used some for several seasons but they are just not for me, when I hunt.
I also have shot/shoot a variety of telescopic sights on my shotguns. I use them for still target shooting, card shooting, etc. and really like them for that. I shoot several Leupolds and a variety of others. I really think some of the best bargains today come from Simmons (the fixed 4 power diamond reticle) and some of the BSA scopes.
For turkey hunting, I usually just use beads. Since last September I've been shooting a Winchester SX3 as much as possible, fall and spring turkey hunts included. It's light, quick and fits me as well as any gun I shoot.
A scope can have an advantage, in my opinion, if it allows you to better judge distance. The diamond reticle scope is an example. It has a built in "range finder". To me the disadvantage of any scope is added weight and they can make a gun top heavy and keep it from balancing in your hand.
The sight that intrigues me most is the new Burris Speed Bead sight. If you've not looked at that one, you can find it here: http://www.swfa.com/c-2178-burris-speed ... stems.aspx
That's a very light sight that would not effect the balance of your gun (if they make one for yours) and has several advantages over some others, due to the way it mounts to the gun.
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"More protests," Brazilians say. The Bovespa stock index gained 2.5% today.
Mexico's beer makers have agreed to limit the use of sales-exclusivity contacts. Mexico's IPC stock index rose 1.2%.
Peru's central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its meeting tonight. The Bolsa de Valores de Lima General Sector Index gained 2.1%.
Russia said it would increase shipments of oil to Asia next year. Russia's Micex stock index fell 0.1%
South Africa's factory output rose 2.2% in May, below forecasts for a 2.9% increase. The FTSE/JSE Africa Top40 Tradeable Index gained 2.6%.
Turkey's central bank monetary policy has many investors puzzled. The Istanbul Stock Exchange National 100 Index gained 1%.
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Infosys (INFY) gained 3.4% to $44.04 today. It reports earnings tomorrow.
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The NFL answered one more outstanding question about the Bountygate situation today when the league announced the reinstatement of Sean Payton.
Since nothing is done by the commissioner's office with out intent, it seems pretty clear that Roger Goodell was interested in doing something positive to begin two weeks of Super Bowl coverage. The reinstatement could be some sort of olive branch by Goodell since the game will be played in New Orleans. There is no word yet if New Orleans City Council has recinded the measure about to go before the board to change the name of the city to New Goodell Sucks Orleans.
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One Hand, One Heart from West Side Story is featured in The First Time, the fifth episode of Season Three. It is sung in the school play, West Side Story, by Blaine and Rachel as Tony and Maria.
During the song, there are scenes that show Finn and Rachel laying together in front of a fire along with Blaine and Kurt lying on Blaine's bed. At the end, Finn and Kurt are seen watching the performance, proud of their partners.
Make of our hands one hand
Make of our hearts one heart
Make of our vows one last vow
Only death will part us now
Make of our lives one life
Day after day, one life
Blaine and Rachel:
Now it begins, now we start
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MERIDIAN — Officials with Jackson-based Mississippi United to End Homelessness are working with agencies throughout the state this week to get a more accurate count of the number of people who don't have a home.
The group hopes to wrap up the work by Saturday.
MUTEH official Reginald Glenn tells WTOK-TV in Meridian that the last count was done two years ago. It included numbers gathered from 71 of the state's 82 counties.
"We know that there are not just homeless pockets in larger populated areas," said Glenn. "We know that there are people experiencing homelessness, even in small rural counties; that homelessness may include a family sleeping on another family member's couch. It could be someone who's just going from place to place asking for a meal and for a bed for the night or staying temporarily in a hotel."
Since the recession first hit in 2008, Glenn said Mississippi's homeless population has increased. Thanks to grant money, he says assistance has been provided since that time to help 5,000 Mississippi families retain or secure housing.
"We're not only trying to help keep people from experiencing homelessness, but we're also getting people from homelessness, back into shelters and housing services," Glenn said.
According to the last survey in 2011 just over 2,300 people in Mississippi were homeless. Of those, 1,056 were living in a shelter of some sort, and more than 1200 were not living in a shelter.
As part of the counting effort, homeless individuals filled out questionnaires and were given a special key, or jump drive, that contains information about where they can find local resources. Public libraries, various organizations and some shelters have computers available.
Glenn and others said the problem of homelessness is bigger in Mississippi than many may think.


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05-09-2013, 12:25 AM #1Junior Member Guppy
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Confessions of a Mediocre Aquarist
I am here to confess. I have actively been keeping some kind of aquarium for the last 6 years. I started with saltwater but turned to freshwater about a year ago. With that much experience and a background in biology I would have expected to have a beautiful aquarium by now...but I don't!
My aquarium is blah, mediocre. It is now my mission to create and maintain a beautiful and healthy aquarium that looks healthy and natural, and makes people go wow!
What follows is a long description of the status of my tank (including pictures) and a plea for advice on what my next steps should be.
Thanks for stopping by!
My Sins:
Cyanobacteria (under control but not gone)
Some sort of hair bacteria that is growing on most of my plant leaves
Detritus on the substrate
Stagnant plant growth
Vital Signs
Tank Size: 40 gallon
Tank Type: Planted Community
Tank Age: 1 year
Chemical Testing - Amonnia, Nitrite, Nitrate: zero
Temperature: 77*F
Filtration: AquaClear Power Filter 50 (rated for 20-50g tanks)
Substrate: Can't remember the name, looks like gravel but is supposed to be great for plants
Light: 2 39 Watt T5HO bulbs (about a year old)
Water Sprite
Banana Plant
Java Fern
+ more (all were hardy low light plants according to my lfs)
6 Espei Rasboras
4 Harlequin Rasboras
4 Purple Raspboras
5 Rummy-Nose Tetras
2 Red Phantom Tetras
10 Endler Live Bearers (3 male, 7 female)
3 fist size river rocks
1 piece river drift wood
Minimal algae growth
Thriving plants
Well planted enough to increase fish population so schooling fish feel safe
Routine Maintenence
10% Water change twice a week (vaccuum half of the gravel each time-lots of detritus on gravel)
During water change, scrub cyano off of plants
Short-Term Plans:
Buy Background
Replace Light Bulbs
Any advice is welcome!
How do I get plants to stay rooted and not float?
What do I do about hair algae, especially when it's growing on my plants?
How do I make my plants thrive?
How many more fish can I safely add?
Pictures and video to come soon!
05-09-2013, 12:43 AM #2Junior Member Guppy
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Not an expert myself but I would get a bigger filter like for an 80 gallon tank and watch how long your light is on. 6-8 hours of light is enough. If you get a timer this becomes easy. Is the tank in direct sunlight during the day? Sun light really messes with a tank.
Plants can be anchored with fishing line to stay down. Tie your plants to a rock until the roots get into the substrate.
I bet the red phantom tetras dont look too happy. They like to be in a school of at least 6-8 fish. Another reason to increase or add another filter to that tank.
Have you thought about some driftwood? It makes the tank look nice, gives you places to anchor some plants, and gives the fish some structure to swim around or cover in.
Remember that those light bulbs lose their colour spectrum after 6 months. Algae may become a problem when the spectrum goes towards the red spectrum.
I really think increasing your filtration will take care of most of your issues.
p.s. Have you thought about a background for the tank. A dark background really makes the inside of the tank pop.
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The Cyanobacteria, hair algae and loads of detritus suggest overfeeding. Remember that cold blooded animals that float around all day expend little energy. The nitrate test results sound weird(ov feeding causes lots of nitrates) however, algae doesn't lie, but tests can be inaccurate. If your test is an API test, shake it as hard as you can or else nitrate readings will be inaccurate.
I also would recommend changing more water - at least 50% once a week or 30% twice a week. You aren't particularly heavily stocked and you should be
able to get by with your current filter, however, Strider199 has a point. Generally it is recommended to have a total filtration capacity for twice the tank volume and should you plan to add more fish, you should look into getting a second filter.
strider199 has given you good advice on stocking. All your tetras and rasbora species should be in schools of 6+ to feel secure but you will not have room for 5 schools of 6 or more fish. Best to rehome all but one or two species of Tetra or rasbora and then get a large number of the remaining species, say 10. A single large school of one species is much more coordinated and looks much more impressive and natural than a motley setup with 2-3 of each species.
+1 to strider, I agree that the first thing you should do is get a better filter, one suited for 80 gallons (double the size of yoour aquarium). Maybe just get another aquaclear rated for 30 gallons, for a total of 80 gallons of filtration? And I assume you know not to take out beneficial bacteria in your filter by replacing the media in your filter.
I really love your stocking! Especially with the rasboras, the tank looks lovely (except for the algae -go with Strider's advice on that topic too). I do agree the rummynose need more fish, and idealy all of those species need 6+ in a group to feel secure. But this tank has a lot of potential, and it seems like you are on the right track. For the cyanobacteria I might cut back on feeding, and if worse comes to worse you can buy this product http://www.thatpetplace.com/blue-gre...FegWMgodIBsAJA I've used it before and it works wonders. There are other natural ways of removing the bacteria as well. Good luck!
Didn't see madagascar's post....good adviceTanks: 30 gal community and 10 gal shrimp/community
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05-09-2013, 03:48 AM #6Junior Member Guppy
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Thanks for all the detailed responses!
Feeding: I feed 1/4 to 1/2 tsp 6 days a week. It all gets eaten in less than a minute. Is this over feeding?
As for lights: I was at 10 hrs/day, so I set it at 8 now. Buying new bulbs is on my list of things to do (and a background!...and now it sounds like I'll be getting a new filter!)
Direct sunlight is not an issue.
For some reason I thought the 3 types of rasboras would school together, but they don't and it makes the tank look disorderly.
Testing: I also took water to my lfs this week and the results were the same: not ammonia, nitrite, nitrate.
I am trying to increase populations slowly so I don't create any ammonia spikes...I suppose in the future it would be best to increase a single population in advance of introducing the second species and then increase that population before introducing the next species?
05-09-2013, 04:12 AM #7Junior Member Guppy
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Ok here is a video from a few days ago, not the best quality, but you can see some of daily life in the tank. Watch some of the mating chase scene the endlers put on!
My $0.02. It's not nice but it's offered with the best intentions
* As a trained biologist you should know about unreliable and reliable source. Most LFS don't know a thing. Don't rely too much on them.
* Second is habitat, what you got here is a collection of prey animals from several habitats. Prey animals rely either on huge numbers to confuse a predator or cover. You're offering none of those which is very apparent in the colouring of the Espei rasbora.
* You don't seem to have the tools to check your own water values which is inconvenient.
* Endlers are more of a medium to hard water species, the others like it soft.
On the plus side, your stocking levels are not unreasonable except for the pair of phantoms. You got a decent sized tank and good lights. You don't have any tank busters (unfortunately all too common with people who shop up here).
What I would advice you is a rebuilt and getting rid of the nuisance algae. Feed the fish like you normally would and then give the tank a 72 hour blackout. Don't switch the lights on, tape black plastic garbage bags over the glass or something like. No peeking, no feeding for 72 hours. After that do a 50% water change taking extra care to syphon away the dead algae.
After that it's time for a good plan. What do you want to look at? Do you want to keep that gravel? Do you want to create something like my tank? OR rather something like firefly's? Or go easy and do a blackwater with just wood, leaf litter and floating plants? You got tons of options but you need to make that choice. Once you've done that we can help you create something that whenever you walk into the room gives you a sense of accomplishment.My 33 gallon/125 liter tank. My photography on flickr.
All great advice! A simple approach to a background is to paint the glass. I paint mine black which seems to be the common choice in freshwater tanks, blue for salt. I rescaled my 55g about a year ago and that was what really made things stand out. Good luck to you.Mike
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05-09-2013, 01:26 PM #10Senior Member Red tailed catfish
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Also agree about upping the amount of water you remove when you change your water - most forum members change about 50% per week.


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I've recently been feeling the desire to learn a new programming language. The last language I learned on my own (not directly for school or work) was Python, and that was 7 years ago! In that time, I've learned Common Lisp for my Artificial Intelligence class, Torque Script -- the scripting language for the Torque Game Engine -- for my last job, and Java for my latest job. I do feel some desire to get back to Lisp, but I'm also drawn to other languages.
Looking back, I think there were a few factors that lead me to learn and stick with Python:
Between a well-designed language and a great standard library, I was able to produce something that was useful within my first afternoon of learning Python. It's an entry for another day, but suffice to say, in that first afternoon I wrote the first iteration of a small utility that I used every day for 3 or 4 years.
A great community. I had some questions and I found #python (which was on irc.efnet.org at the time) and there were a lot of very helpful people there that helped me with my silly questions.
From that, some of my main interests in learning a language or program ultimately boil down to these two things:
- Is there sufficient power and ability to do something that is ultimately useful to me?
- Is there an active community behind and supporting the language or program?
That said, it sometimes goes against something Alan Perlis (from Perlisisms) said:
"A language that doesn't affect the way you think about programming, is not worth knowing."
In congruence with this, Eric Raymond, in How To Become A Hacker, said this:
LISP is worth learning for a different reason -- the profound enlightenment experience you will have when you finally get it. That experience will make you a better programmer for the rest of your days, even if you never actually use LISP itself a lot.
I do love learning new things that make me look at problems differently. But, unfortunately, my laziness as a programmer has made me ultimately follow what Eric Raymond has said -- I learned Lisp, I got it, I loved it -- but I never use it.
So I'm conflicted. On one hand, I have projects that I want to do -- useful things I want to write for my use. On the other hand, I want to learn something new, something elegant. So there is that conflict between utility and beauty.
That said, I'm trying to start to learn something new. I'm looking at two languages now, each with an active, helpful, and intelligent community behind it: Haskell and Factor. Each has an active channel on the IRC network irc.freenode.net (#haskell and #concatenative respectively). I've started reading the tutorials and writing a little bit of code. Haskell is a pure functional language. Factor is stack-based. Neither paradigm is something that I've done anything extensively with, so there is a bit of a learning curve.
Now all I have to do is come up with something useful to write so I can meet my first criteria above. I'll probably be writing more about what I learn of each of these languages.
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Sudan: Keeping communities safe from the legacy of war
Nearly ten million square miles of land in East Sudan are hazardous because of the presence or suspected presence of mines and other unexploded ordnance. Progress on mine clearance is slow, but NGOs are educating communities to live and work safely, even around mine fields.
In Togan, eastern Sudan, Hassan Hamad Adam risks his life herding camels and goats in fields that are marked with signs warning about the possible presence of landmines. He even picks out these fields deliberately, seeing economic opportunity in them.
"I come here because nobody else does," he says. "The land is good for grazing and there is plenty of wood, which I can sell."
Economic opportunity
Both Hassan and his son, Ali are mine survivors. They have both lost their fingers in mine accidents as well as animals from the herd of goats they graze in the area. Like Hassan, many men in eastern Sudan, one of the poorest areas in the country, risk their lives herding in mine fields to provide for their families.
"It's still worth working here," adds Hassan. "I know most of the safe routes for myself. When I find mines or weapons, I can report them to NGOs so they have the information and can respond."
Violent conflict in East Sudan ended in 2006. But nearly seven years later, communities are still affected by mines and unexploded ordinance that were laid along roads, in villages, close to water wells – and most damaging, in arable land and animal grazing areas.
Sudan has one of the largest mine problems in East Africa. So far in 2013, 26 people have been injured in accidents involving mines or unexploded ordnance, down from 225 people in 2011 and 2012. Children make up 25 per cent of those injured. After the departure of mine clearance teams, villagers sometimes mistakenly assume that mines are no longer a threat. Mine risk education programs that help experts and local communities to communicate are crucial to keeping people safe.
Two-way communication
Local NGOs, like Jasmar and the Friends of Development Organization, have an important role here. Both organizations are supported in part by the Sudan Common Humanitarian Fund, which is managed by OCHA.
Jasmar's Mine Risk Education team works to inform communities on mine safety: creating and sharing maps of no-go areas; educating children and women on how to spot mines; and advising who to contact with information.
"My daily work is very meaningful," says Eltoma Mohamed Habila, one of Jasmar's team. "Mine Risk Education is about raising awareness – but also learning from the community. We can share technical knowledge of what certain mines and unexploded weapons look like and provide maps of areas that should be avoided. But community members can tell us about unsafe areas in turn."
With careful work, Mine Action partners are making progress in Eastern Sudan. Since 2011, 385 mine fields, constituting 42.6 million square miles of land, have been released back to communities, meaning they no longer have active hazards and can be used for development of businesses, schools, medical facilities, agriculture, grazing, and homes.


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Manatee Amazon River Cruise in Ecuador
Itinerary 4 nights
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This is a how-to of penetrating an evergreen mass of diversity spread out kilometers on end across the Amazon Basin: the spellbinding tropical rainforest. As we can see from above, nature tells us the best way is to travel its silt-clad veins into what may seem uniform, but is the epitome of change and diversity. This most inspiring journey will include a myriad unexpected possibilities and the surprising forest visions of magical flooded forests, untamed wilds within the Yasuni National Park (the largest national park in Ecuador), and the quiet stills of Limoncocha (Lemon Lake), where we will climb canopy observation towers, inch down black-water jungle streams, walk the understory through meandering trails and meet the sacred peoples of the Amazon forest.
DAY 1 - MONDAY: QUITO – COCA – NAPO RIVER – YASUNI NATIONAL PARK Departure from Quito. A short 30-minute flight takes us to the frontier town of Coca (Francisco de Orellana) – and transfer to the dock, where we will embark on a motorized canoe and navigate down river about 1 ½ hour, to board the M/V MANATEE AMAZON EXPLORER. Throughout the journey we have a chance to admire the rainforest landscape and banks of the great Napo River. Immediately after boarding the M/V Manatee, we continue navigating downstream. Passengers will have their first opportunities to enjoy the exciting features of our cruise ship: the spacious social areas, comfortable suites, and an observation deck that offers spectacular views. An evening walk is organized after sunset; it gives us the opportunity to discover the forest's nocturnal activity and listen to the incessant sounds of nature. .
Departure from Quito. A short 30-minute flight takes us to the frontier town of Coca (Francisco de Orellana) – and transfer to the dock, where we will embark on a motorized canoe and navigate down river about 1 ½ hour, to board the M/V MANATEE AMAZON EXPLORER. Throughout the journey we have a chance to admire the rainforest landscape and banks of the great Napo River. Immediately after boarding the M/V Manatee, we continue navigating downstream. Passengers will have their first opportunities to enjoy the exciting features of our cruise ship: the spacious social areas, comfortable suites, and an observation deck that offers spectacular views. An evening walk is organized after sunset; it gives us the opportunity to discover the forest's nocturnal activity and listen to the incessant sounds of nature.
After a delicious breakfast, we disembark on land for our first daylight close-and-personal tropical rainforest experience, where we will learn about the relationship between plants and animals while closely watching out for samples of Amazonia's fascinating biodiversity at every turn. After lunch, the M/V Manatee navigates to one of the most pristine and little explored sections of Ecuadorian Amazonia, home to the legendary pink river dolphin, black caiman and anaconda. We may also find river turtles and various species of monkeys, as well as the primitive Hoatzin, a one-of-a-kind bird locally known as "the Stinky Turkey". The only way to actually visit this flooded ecosystem is by canoe, a ride that will reveal the beauty of a lush jungle world.
For our more adventurous passengers, please inquire about our glamping program.
Breakfast on board. We visit a school located on the banks of the Napo River, where we will have the opportunity to interact with children of the area and learn about the educational system of a remote jungle community in Ecuador.
We return on board the M/V Manatee for lunch and a moment to relax while we navigate upstream. We will offer a lecture and documentary screening, and if time permits, learn about (and make) typical handicrafts of the area. In the afternoon, we explore one of the largest river islands of the Napo River.
In the morning after breakfast, visit an observation tower 100-feet high, built against a giant kapok tree. From the top of the tower, we will be blessed with this unique perspective of the forest, looming over the treetops and the greatness of the Amazon Basin.
In the afternoon, we visit Limoncocha Biological Reserve, a fascinating protected area where more than 478 bird species and several monkey species have been recorded. This activity will extend into the evening, when we will have a chance to spot black caiman with the help of our flashlights. Return to the M/V Manatee for dinner.
In the morning, disembark the M/V Manatee and transfer by motorized canoe to Coca (1 ½ hour ride); flight to Quito.
- Transfer In and Out from Coca's airport to and from the M/V Manatee
- On board Accommodation
- Programmed visits according to itinerary with a certified naturalistic guide
- Unlimited water, coffee and tea
- All meals while on board
- Air ticket Quito – Coca – Quito
- Transfers to and from Quito's airport
- Communities entrances fees
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
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NOTE: Please note the detailed itinerary specified above is an example of our operation, due to technical and operational factors; Manatee Amazon Explorer reserves the right to change it without previous notice.
There is no need to embellish the marvelous reality of Amazonia in terms of birds. With over 580 recorded species, including raucous parrots, glorious eagles, patterned herons, blindingly bright tanagers and cotingas, peculiarly unique hoatzins and umbrellabirds —and everything in between —birds are always a highlight of neotropical rainforests. Ecuadorian Amazonia, as we've mentioned before, is quite attractive because of its accessibility… whereas other parts of Amazonian South America may take a day or more to actually reach, here, the wait to find yourself birding in some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth is much shorter! But one of the great things about birding with us at Manatee, is the fact that we can travel across the gamut of Amazonian ecosystems during a single trip, from the flooded forests of the Peruvian Border, the lake habitats of Limoncocha and Pañacocha, and extremely remote areas near the Peruvian border, to the record-breaking ever-diverse Yasuní, giving you the most complete version possible of bird life in the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin. We walk forests, climb observation towers, hide behind blinds, or silently canoe inside black water streams and out in open blackwater lakes, seeking out as many birds as possible: you'll be amazed at the variety, beauty and fascinating singularities of hundreds of different species.
Jungle Hikes
A lot goes on on the ground in the rainforest. So much, we couldn't write enough books about it to describe it all. This realm, the easiest realm to actually explore inside jungle habitats, is so teeming in life not even the most expert scientists could wish to identify it all. Some creatures are perfectly camouflaged, like walking sticks, sphinx moths, dried-leaf katydids, and glass frogs, others are quite the opposite, bright and perky like rainbow katydids, orchid bees, Morpho butterflies or poison-arrow frogs… antbirds closely following army ants, leafcutter ants creating enormous highways from one point of the forest to another, sculptural buttress roots towering above the tallest humans, the most unbelievable colors and shapes of fungi growing on fallen tree trunks… We walk and hike the rainforests under towering trees —as towering as a city full of skyscrapers—, the light trickling down in layers, smelling the aromas of a million different plants, feeling the presence of innumerable creatures filling every corner of the forest. The understory is a world within itself… Every plant holds a universe. Imagine every tree… imagine the entire forest… We program different walks for both inside forest exploration or lounging riverbanks and lakes, on longer, shorter, harder or easier trails, depending on interest or difficulty level, together with guides that enlighten us with their knowledge on life in the forest, the faunal communities that inhabit them, the medicinal plants that grow inside them, and much more…
Observation Tower
Observation towers are spectacular vantage points that give us a sense of the forest's overall scale. We climb several hundred steps (over 50 meters) up one of the enormous emergent trees traveling through the vertical stratification created by the forest's spectacular height and diversity. We move towards the light, reaching the subcanopy and later the canopy, noticing the different biological realities of each level, and then higher still, above the tree tops to a most spectacular view from where one can spot nesting birds, undulating mountain ridges, or monkeys swinging from trees. There is amazing activity up in this "neck of the woods". Scientists have explored little of these upper areas of the forest, mainly because of the difficulty of getting to them: which means thousands upon thousands of hectares of undiscovered territory.
Canoe Excursions
Perhaps the closest sensation to penetrating paradise when visiting the Amazon Basin takes place on canoe, inching down a black-water stream with the forest gyrating above you in a million sounds… These waters are full of vitamins and minerals, and like tea, they obtain their color from the vegetation that falls in them. You may suddenly surprise a pair of macaws preening each other, monkeys cackling while they feed or find enormous 2-meter long Giant Otters swimming up a creek with the entire family. The ancient inhabitants of these lands mastered the region's waterways, surely the most efficient way to transport themselves and their necessities to and from their homes and communes, and you will be able to experience, with them, the inspiring, ageless practice of paddling in the midst of forest life. At night you can seek out caiman and in the day the spectacular Pink River Dolphins or our very emblem, the elusive Manatee… For special, remote exploration, we use motorized canoes to get to and back from the site in time to unwind and dine onboard.