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Find out which add-on packs the team behind MotorStorm RC recommend you download from PlayStation Store.
The small-but-mighty world of MotorStorm RC has rapidly expanded since the game launched on PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3. Entirely new Festival campaigns, awesome add-on packs and free downloads have all contributed to the game's success, but if you've only just joined the party, how do you know where to start?
The passionate team behind MotorStorm RC, Evolution Studios, share their recommendations and explain how you can get the most out of your time playing the game.
First off, the Pro-Am Expansion pack is a great place to start. It's huge and the skater theme gives the MotorStorm festival a great new vibe. It's a lot of fun to earn the medals – and beat your friends – in the 16 all-new challenges and this pack also features four new tracks to race, four new trophies to earn and eight pro vehicles to add to your collection.
Jamie Brayshaw, community manager, lays down the Pro-Am challenge
"Can you go faster than the guys who made the game? Completing every Pro-Am event in under 12 minutes will earn you the Gold Pro-Am Champion trophy, but that's just the start! My overall time for the Pro-Am Festival is 00:09:56 – more than good enough to earn the Gold trophy and, much more importantly, it puts me top of the leader board here at Evolution Studios."
Kris Pope, lead designer, shares four key tips to drift like a pro
"Let me share the secrets of drifting in MotorStorm RC. The scoring system for drifting has multipliers for speed, angle and duration of your drift. So to get the best scores you need to:
Sarah St Pier, producer, explains how the Pro-Am tracks presented a unique challenge
"The steep sections in each of the skatepark tracks brought an interesting technical problem during development: the in-game racers would all pile up at the bottom and refuse to move up the hills. It was as if these mischievous little cars had become alive and refused to do as they were told and were sulking. Thankfully our expert designers found a way to herd them up and over the ramps, and turn it into one of the most exciting racing tracks in the entire game."
The Carnival Expansion pack is the biggest and most diverse addition to MotorStorm RC. It's a new Festival campaign set in a dynamic theme park, offering six new tracks and 24 new events to master and challenge your friends on. This pack also features four new PlayStation Network trophies to discover and eight carnival vehicles to collect.
Kevin McKenzie, track designer, shares his motives for the waterpark tracks
"Splash Down was made for speed! Every corner has tubing to guide you and keep your speed up, so you can have fun going fast without worrying so much about losing control or flying off the track."
James Tinsdale, QA & design, offers you a unique challenge
"On the Splash Down Tubing hot lap event, try to complete it without using the accelerator after the first 10 seconds. It's tough but it's possible. We lost many good men trying to keep up with me on this!"
There's also a huge range of vehicle add-on packs to download from PlayStation Store and RC model cars to unlock in the game, ranging from the extremely cool to the extremely insane. There's something for everyone – here are some of Evolution Studios' favourites...
Paul Rustchynsky, game director and F1 fan recommends the Wasabi Lightning
"In terms of sheer cool factor, my favourite vehicle has to be the Wasabi Lightning; there is nothing quite like throwing an F1 style RC car around the track at incredibly high speeds!"
Kris Pope, lead designer, is ultra-competitive in his Wasabi Lightning
"The Wasabi Lightning looks cool and it's the Supercars that separate the men from the boys!"
Sarah St Pier, producer, likes the ice cream truck
"I love the Lunar-tec Screamer (the ice cream Racing Truck!). I like to think it's based on the ice cream van that comes to the studio every day, regardless of the weather."
James Tinsdale, QA & design, recommends the free Duckie Supermini
"Duckie is a slow and steady Supermini and there's something beautiful about mastering the tracks in slow motion with it!"
Head to PlayStation Store now to download all of these fantastic add-on packs and leave the competition in the dust in MotorStorm RC on PS3 and PS Vita. And remember, if you download this game to your PS Vita, you can then download it again, for free, to your PS3, and vice versa.
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Description Black/brown highly arched carapace. Convex vertebral scutes, red bar on each. Reddish-brown plastron.Males front feet have curved claws.
Dimensions 20.3-34cm. (8-13 3/8")
Breeding June-August. Eggs laid June-July.
Habitat Creeks, marshes, ponds, lakes and sloughs.
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Looks like a good hatch this year from the reports I am getting has anybody been seeing birds this summer.
The acorn crop looks good also if we don't get a lot of hot dry weather in the coming month. Hopefully we will have a good hunting season this fall.


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Blues everywhere! From Stage Harbor, Tub to SIGHT FISHING the Outside in 1-2 feet water! Ye- Haa! Hitting top water poppers like crazy. Also try white squid. Used very Large flies and they would not leave it alone. The water is really warming up in the tub. Only saw a few schools of stripes come up the outside next to shore. One school was approx. 30 feet by 20 feet big.
Counted approx. 300 (mostly) stripers on Monomoy Island Flats. They were all swimming high and happy. As I moved from colder too warmer water the # of fish sighted increased dramatically. It was slow, otherwise.
Had hi hopes of sight fishing the warm water flats on Monomoy until the clouds became overwhelming.
We hit a couple dozen schoolies and 1 Blue in the Main Monomoy Island channel. Slow fishing due to the slower tides this week and slightly colder water in that area. Top fly was a flat wing clouser, sparse, white and light green, and 4 inch's long. Would have done better blind casting in the Stage, Morris, and South area with warmer water. This was my clients first time out in the Salt so he was real happy (especially after a few Bass Ales at the Squire-ha), I guess I just set my expectations to high.
Played in the Morris Island area and watched birds working heavy, fish swirling and fought the wind. Lots of action with biggest being a 34 incher. Wade, Fly. The action would not of been this good if the holiday boat traffic had been my companion.
Friends have been hitting Stripers and Blues on the outside on the dropping, while site fishing. Seeing more Blues now. BOY! Do they love a big popper splashed has HARD and as FAST as you can. I like using the baseball (grip) retrieve to achieve the most noise and commotion. This retrieve gives you the most bangs for your buck!
Wate temp. Dropped to 52 degrees in the inner Chatham waters. Most of the fish we found were biters and some were not. Good # of birds working. Saw few fish on the colder flats but plenty on the warm water flats when sun was available.
Its Mor'nin, not a sole around, blue-bird sky, light colored sand, incoming tide, cool breeze blow-in', standing in 2-3 feet of crystal clear water. Girls in grass skirts surround me. Ooopps, I mean, fish on the flat surround me. They are here!
All marshes and tidal rivers on the south side of the Cape are on fire. Any fly is working. There is also some super action on the surface during slack tides. Small gurglers are the flies of choice.
Fishing has been productive on the South side, off any jetty, at high tide.
Wish you were here:
Look for fishing to be the best in most areas (but not all) for the next 8-10 days. These are all days with exaggerated tides that tend to bring in fresh fish and cause them to feed aggressively. I would plan my fishing vacation around those days. Expect the fishing to be EXPLOSIVE!
Herring are leaving in large #'s during these same exaggerated tides, so a large Herring pattern should do the trick especially if fishing close to a freshwater outlet on the dropping tide.
Cinder Worm Hatch:
Hope for a worm hatch during these tides. Normally low light, evenings, mud bottomed Marsh's best.
We may? See a worm hatch in the Dennisport-Chatham-Orleans, Brewster area during the next new moon providing the water warms a bit. Worms are hatching further west of here, as the water is warmer.
Bait and Flies:
Found several Bass with micro eels in their throats and terns were picking up the same. No need to match this bait yet, as these fish are still on fire and will hit almost anything with-in reason. I have my best luck with Blues if I imitate large bait, 3-5 inch's tall-5-8 inch's long. That's what they want, so give it to'em. The other major profile of bait that is present is Thin (pencil or less in thickness), 4 inch's long. Adult Sand Lances and Silversides. White on bottom, Olive on top. Or all white, all chartreuse. Throw in a little gold flash as an attractor.
Birds, Bait and Flies:
Normally, if I see seagulls diving, I will put on a medium to wide profile fly. Terns diving, I will always use thin profile. Smaller birds can not pick up the larger stuff.
We should all try to remember that we are stewards of our environment. If it were not for conservative minded people 20 years ago, we would not be enjoying the fruits of there labor today. Please remember that a fish is to valuable a resource to only be caught once (Lee Wolf).
Please be careful with these exaggerated tides! CARRY A COMPASS!
Happy Hookin;
Randy Jones
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Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo (Venezuela)
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Oher Investigators:
H.Florez; V.Stepenka; E.Ryder
Location of the project:
Maracaibo (Venezuela)
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September 30, 2011 - January 31, 2016
Best practices for prevention of diabetes are known but not fully implemented in community settings of developing countries. Venezuela has a high prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease and is undergoing profound socio-economic changes that may increase the burden of these diseases.
We propose using feasible and cost-effective peer-led interventions, enhanced by a telehealth social network, to further expand the successful pilot experience of Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) implementation in Maracaibo, Venezuela. These interventions, implemented in a culturally-sensitive way are expected to have multiplicative effects in the community and public health settings in Venezuela and other Latin American countries.
19th Congreso Venezolano de Medicina Interna, Caracas (Venezuela), May 2013
Social construction about diabetes and prediabetes in persons that attend a healthcare center in Maracaibo-Venezuela" Revista Internacional de Salud, Bienestar y Sociedad 1(2):59-70
BRIDGES (Bringing Research in Diabetes to Global Environments and Systems) is a programme initiated by the International Diabetes Federation, and supported by an educational grant from Lilly Diabetes.


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When I was a Scout singing was a big part of our meetings, camp outs, and of course camp fires.
I have noticed lately that Scouts don't really like to sing that much. Why is that? What ever happened to singing? I love it, and as corny as it seems, singing is such a big part of Scouting we need to reintroduce the idea and get our Scouts singing.
This summer at camp I went to the Scoutmaster Breakfast. After breakfast the camp director got up and told us that there was a camp tradition that has been around for ever, after breakfast they sing. And we all stood and sang. It was fantastic!! It brought me back to my youth as a Scout.
Traditional Scouting songs and songs of Americana. Can only help raise our young men to be better citizens and folks that enjoy a song and not are afraid to belt out a tune now and then.
I love to hang out with Cub Scouts.. they will sing at the drop of a hat, but it seems that Boy Scouts are too cool to sing.
Lets bring it back!
I've Been workin' on the railroad.
I've been workin' on the railroad, Just to pass the time away.
Don't you hear the whistle blowing?
Rise up so early in the morn.
Don't you hear the captain shouting
"Dinah, blow your horn?
Dinah, won't you blow,
Dinah, won't you blow your horn?
Dinah, won't you blow,
Dinah, won't you blow,
Dinah, won't you blow your horn?
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"I must look as pleasant as I can," said Towser, as he went down the street; and he perked up his little ears. He really was a pretty terrier, with long page: 115 silky hair. Presently he saw a boy walking on the pavement. He was ragged, he looked as if he hadn't had any dinner or breakfast either. Towser's heart ached for him. He looked very lonely.
"I'm sure he would like a nice little dog like me to be a companion to him," said Towser. "Yes, he wants me; I won't trouble him for food, because everyone gives me something when I go to the back doors, because of my big eyes."
So Towser began dancing a little dance of affection, shaking his ears and looking from under them with his round eyes. This proceeding was meant to say, "I want to love you."
"Doggy, Doggy, Doggy!" said the little solitary boy, standing still and holding out his fingers; "Doggy, Doggy, Doggy."
So Towser came close up, just curling into a ball with excitement. He didn't know whether he should lick the little boy's hands first or his feet.
"There!" said the little boy. He gave Towser a powerful kick on the tip of his black nose.
When he looked back, Towser was standing quite still, with a great singing in his ears. Then the little lonely boy laughed.
When the singing had left off, Towser trotted away down the street. He wasn't so ready to caper now. He saw several little lonely boys as he passed, but he didn't think they wanted him.page: 116
At last he got to the outskirts of the town. There was a bonny little house with roses and creepers all round. He went to the back door and put his fore‐feet on the step, and looked in to see if there was anybody wanted him. A lady lay on a sofa in one corner; she had not walked for ten years, and her eyes were heavy with pain.
"Dear little creature, where do you come from?" she said.
Towser made a motion with his fore‐feet, to explain that he would come in if he were invited.
The lady said, "Come in," and he sat down on the rug before her and the lady felt his ears.
"Beautiful ears," she said, "come!"
Towser jumped up on to the sofa beside her.
"I never saw such large eyes," said the lady. "Dear little dog, if I can I shall keep you for my own," and she made a place for him on her chest.
He lay with his paw close to her chin, and looked as loving as he could. Presently he licked her chin, and she said he had a soft little tongue. When her lunch came she fed him with brandy and egg out of a spoon. He didn't like it, it burnt his throat, but he drank it.
"She wants me awfully, I can just see that," said Towser, "and I'll stay with her as long as I live."
The lady had him taken to her bedroom that night, and a nice little rug laid for him across the foot of page: 117 her bed. In the night, when she woke to cough, he walked up to her face and licked it, and she covered him with the blankets till there was just the tip of his black nose sticking out.
"The big, comfortable dog said love was nothing, but it's something," said Towser, "and it's nice "; and he put his little muzzle against her cheek. Next day he danced before her, and tried to catch his tail when she looked sad.
"Oh, I'm a dear, nice, happy little dog; she does love me so. She couldn't live without me; I'm such a comfort to her," said Towser. He wished he'd been six months younger, then he'd have six months more to live.
So weeks passed.
One afternoon a lady came in.
"I've brought Nola home," she said, "so much better for her change to the sea‐side; here she is." And the lady put down on the floor the most snow‐white terrier (Towser was brown), all soft with curls, and with little sleepy eyes.
"She looks better," said the lady—"dear Nola."
Nola climbed quietly up on the sofa and curled herself up in a little nest and shut her eyes.
Towser stood looking on. He thought he would jump on the sofa, too.
"Down, Towser, down!" said the lady.
Then Towser went and got behind the crimson page: 118 curtain, with only his nose and two bright eyes peeping out. At last tea‐time came, and there was a dish of milk put down on the floor. Nola got off the sofa and went to drink some; Towser came out, and put his little black muzzle in too. As soon as the curly white one saw it, she lifted her pink nose, and got quietly back on the sofa.
"Nola won't drink with Towser," said the lady; "take him to the kitchen and give him a nice basin of milk with plenty of cream on it."
Then Nola got off the sofa again; but Towser wouldn't go to the kitchen. He got behind the curtain and looked out with his great saucers of eyes.
"It'll be bed‐time soon, and I am sure she is wanting me badly to lick her chin. I'm sure she is wishing it was bed‐time," said Towser.
"Make a comfortable bed for Towser in the kitchen, and be sure it's nice and soft," said the lady.
Towser wouldn't get into the bed; he sat on the stone looking at the fire. He wondered if a coal had got into his heart. He felt so wicked.
"I wonder what is the matter with Towser," said the lady the next day; "he used to be such a nice little dog, always so lively."
Then Towser got up, and began dancing about after his tail, and then he got on the sofa, and began playing with the lady's fingers and rings. Then the page: 119 white curly one opened her eyes slowly and got oil the sofa.
"Nola, Nola, come here! Down, Towser, down!" said the lady.
Then Towser went out in the garden and sat in the gravelled path looking up at the sun. I don't know how he felt.
"Towser's such a nice little dog" said the lady one day; "quite the nicest little dog I've ever seen. I wish I could get someone to take him away; some‐one who would be kind to him."
Now Towser, didn't wait to be given away to a very kind person. I fancy he had a pain at his heart. He put his tail close between his hind legs, and went out at the back door.


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A market dependent on economic data and sentiment within the Federal Reserve for direction was looking to Chicago Fed Chief Charles Evans, with little in the way of important data to move yields.
MarketWatch sums up Evans' comments:
The Federal Reserve is "quite likely" to begin to slow down the pace of its $85 billion a-month asset purchase program "starting later this year," said Charles Evans, the president of the Chicago Fed Bank, on Tuesday. The economic fundamentals "are actually really better" and growth in the second half of the year should accelerate to a 2.5% annual growth rate, he said. Evans said he could not predict exactly at which meeting the Fed would start to taper. "We need stronger evidence of accelerating growth, a little more momentum," he said. "We're not far from that," he added. Under his forecast, the Fed could wind down purchases "in a couple or few stages" and likely will end it when the unemployment rate falls to 7%, perhaps in the middle of 2014. "It is hard to forecast," he noted.
The Lindsey Group's Peter Boockvar offers his thoughts:
The always dovish and 2013 FOMC voting member, Chicago Fed President Charles Evans, said he would "clearly" not rule out a September tapering with an end in the middle of 2014 but acknowledged it is data dependent. Outside of these specific comments which are noteworthy coming from him, I think most interesting was the line that BN quoted that Evans said 'recent yields jump not as harmful to growth as thought' as this implies he is not currently worried about the consequences of a taper. He did though admit that he has "been a little surprised myself" at rising mortgage rates.
In order to soften the blow of a possible Fall taper, he said the Fed's balance sheet "will remain large for a number of years" and "asset purchases could continue with unemployment below 6% in certain environments." We will hear more of this type talk from Fed members as they do their verbal best to soften the market impact of a growing likelihood of a Fall taper.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond fell as low as 2.635% from 2.66% after Evans' comments, while the iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) bounced 0.2% off its lows. The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) gained 0.1% following the comments.


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MORE than a week elapsed before Ormiston was called upon to redeem his promise. For Lady Calmady's convalescence was slow. An apathy held her, which was tranquillising rather than tedious. She was glad to lie still and rest. She found it very soothing to be shut away from the many obligations of active life for a while; to watch the sunlight, on fair days, shift from east by south to west, across the warm fragrant room; to see the changing clouds in the delicate, spring sky, and the slow‐dying crimson and violet of the sunset; to hear the sudden hurry of failing rain, the subdued voices of the women in the page: 70 adjoining nursery, and, sometimes, the lusty protestations of her baby when—as John Knott had put it—"things didn't suit him." She felt a little jealous of the comely, young wet‐nurse, a little desirous to be more intimately acquainted with this small, new Richard Calmady, on whom all her hopes for the future were set. But, immediately, she was very submissive to the restrictions laid by Denny and the doctor upon her intercourse with the child. She only stood on the threshold of motherhood as yet. While the inevitable exhaustion, following on the excitement of her spring and summer of joy, her autumn of bitter sorrow, and her winter of hard work, asserted itself now that she had time and opportunity for rest.
The hangings and coverlet of the great, ebony, half‐tester bed were lined with rose silk, and worked, with many coloured worsteds on a white ground, in the elaborate Persian pattern so popular among industrious ladies of leisure in the reign of good Queen Anne. It may be questioned whether the parable, wrought out with such patience of innumerable stitches, was closely comprehensible or sympathetic to the said ladies; since a particularly wide interval, both of philosophy and practice, would seem to divide the temper of the early eighteenth century from that of the mystic East. Still the parable was there, plain to whoso could read it; and not—perhaps rather pathetically—without its modern application.
The Powers of Evil, in the form of a Leopard, pursue the soul of man, symbolised by a Hart, through the Forest of This Life. In the midst of that same forest stands an airy, domed pavilion, in which—if so be it have strength and fleetness to reach it—the panting, hunted creature may, for a time, find security and repose. Above this resting‐place the trees of the forest interlace their spreading branches, loaded with amazing leaves and fruit; while companies of rainbow‐hued birds, standing very upright upon nothing in particular, entertain themselves by holding singularly indigestible looking cherries and mulberries in their yellow beaks.
And so, Katherine, resting in dreamy quiet within the shade of the embroidered curtains, was even as the Hart pasturing in temporary security before the quaint pavilion. The mark of her bereavement was upon her sensibly still—would be so until the end. Often in the night, when Denny had at last left her, she would wake suddenly and stretch her arms out across the vacant space of the wide bed, calling softly to the beloved one who could give no answer, and then, recollecting, would sob herself again to sleep. Often, too, as Ormiston's step sounded page: 71 through the Chapel‐Room when he came to pay her those short, frequent visits, bringing the clean freshness of the outer air along with him, Katherine would look up in a wondering gladness, cheating herself for an instant with unreasoning delight—look up, only to know her sorrow, and feel the knife turn in the wound. Nevertheless these days made, in the main, for peace and healing. On more than one occasion she petitioned that Julius March should come and read to her, choosing, as the book he should read from, Spenser's Faerie Queene. He obeyed, in manner calm, in spirit deeply moved. Katherine spoke little. But her charm was great, as she lay, her eyes changeful in colour as a moorland stream, listening to those intricate stanzas, in which the large hope, the pride of honourable deeds, the virtue, the patriotism, the masculine fearlessness, the ideality, the fantastic imagination, of the English Renaissance so nobly finds voice. They comforted her mind, set by instinct and training to welcome all splendid adventures of romance, of nature, and of faith. They carried her back, in dear remembrance, to the perplexing and enchanting discoveries which Richard Calmady's visit to Ormiston Castle—the many‐towered, grey house looking eastward across the unquiet sea—had brought to her. And specially did they recall to her that first evening—even yet she grew hot as she thought of it—when the supposed gentleman‐jockey, whom she had purposed treating with gay and reducing indifference, proved not only fine scholar and fine gentleman, but absolute and indisputable master of her heart.
Dr. Knott came to see her, too, almost daily—rough, tender‐hearted, humorous, dependable, never losing sight, in his intercourse with her, of the matter in hand, of the thing which immediately is.
Thus did these three men, each according to his nature and capacity, strive to guard the poor Hart, pasturing before the quaint pavilion, set—for its passing refreshment—in the midst of the Forest of This Life, and to keep, just so long as was possible, the pursuing Leopard at bay. Nevertheless the Leopard gained, despite of their faithful guardianship—which was inevitable, the case standing as it did.
For one bright afternoon, about three o'clock, Mrs. Denny arrived in the gun‐room, where Ormiston sat smoking, while talking over with Julius the turf‐cutting claims of certain squatters on Spendle Flats—arrived, not to summon the latter to further readings of the great Elizabethan poet, but to say to the former:—
"Will you please come at once, sir? Her ladyship is sitting page: 72 up. She is a little difficult about the baby—only, you know, sir, if I can say it with all respect, in her pretty, teasing way. But I am afraid she must be told."
And Roger rose and went—sick at heart. He would rather have faced an enemy's battery, vomiting out shot and shell, than gone up the broad, stately staircase, and by the silent, sunny passage‐ways, to that fragrant, white‐panelled room.
On the stands and tables were bowls full of clear‐coloured, spring flowers—early primrose, jonquil, and narcissus. A wood‐fire burned upon the blue‐and‐white tiled hearth. And on the sofa, drawn up at right angles to it, Katherine sat, wrapped in a grey, silk dressing‐gown bordered with soft, white fur. She flushed slightly as her brother came in, and spoke to him with an air of playful apology.
"I really don't know why you should have been dragged up here, just now, dear old man! It is some fancy of Denny's. I'm afraid in the excess of her devotion she makes me rather a nuisance to you. And now, not contented with fussing about me, she has taken to being absurdly mysterious about the baby"—
She stopped abruptly. Something in the young man's expression and bearing impressed her, causing her to stretch out her hands to him in swift fear and entreaty.
"Oh, Roger!" she cried, "Roger—what is it?"
And he told her, repeating, with but a few omissions, the statement made to him by the doctor ten days ago. He dared not look at her while he spoke, lest seeing her should unnerve him altogether.
Katherine was very still. She made no outcry. Yet her very stillness seemed to him the more ominous, and the horror of the recital grew upon him. His voice sounded to him unnaturally loud and harsh in the surrounding quiet. Once her silken draperies gave a shuddering rustle—that was all.
At last it was over. At last he dared to look at her. The colour and youthful roundness had gone out of her face. It was grey as her dress, fixed and rigid as a marble mask. Ormiston was overcome with a consuming pity for her and with a violence of self‐hatred. Hangman, and to his own sister—in truth, it seemed to him to have come to that! He knelt down in front of her, laying hold of both her knees.
"Kitty, can you ever forgive me for telling you this?" he asked hoarsely.
Even in this extremity Katherine's inherent sweetness asserted page: 73 itself. She would have smiled, but her frozen lips refused. Her eyelids quivered a little and closed.
"I have nothing to forgive you, dear," she said. "Indeed, it is good of you to tell me, since—since so it is."
She put her hands upon his shoulders, gripping them fast, and bowed her head. The little flames crackled, dancing among the pine logs, and the silk of her dress rustled as her bosom rose and fell.
"It won't make you ill again?" Roger asked anxiously.
Katherine shook her head.
"Oh no!" she said, "I have no more time for illness. This is a thing to cure, as a cautery cures—to burn away all idleness and self‐indulgent, sick‐room fancies. See, I am strong, I am well."
She stood up, her hands slipping down from Ormiston's shoulders and steadying themselves on his hands as he too rose. Her face was still ashen, but purpose and decision had come into her eyes.
"Do this for me," she said, almost imperiously. "Go to Denny, tell her to bring me the baby. She is to leave him with me. And tell her, as she loves both him and me,—as she values her place here at Brockhurst,—she is not to speak."
As he looked at her Ormiston turned cold. She was terrible just then.
"Katherine," he said quickly, "what on earth are you going to do?"
"No harm to my baby in any case—you need not be alarmed. I am quite to be trusted. Only I cannot be reasoned with or opposed, still less condoled with or comforted, yet. I want my baby, and I must have him, here, alone, the doors shut—locked if I please."—Her lips gave, the corners of her mouth drooped. And watching her Ormiston swore a little under his breath.—"We have something to say to each other, the baby and I," she went on, "which no one else may hear. So do what I ask you, Roger. And come back—I may want you—in about an hour, if I do not send for you before."
Alone with her child, Lady Calmady moved slowly across and bolted both the nursery and the Chapel‐Room doors. Then she drew a low stool up in front of the fire and sat down, laying the infant upon her lap. It was a delicious, dimpled creature, with a quantity of silky, golden‐brown hair, that curled in a tiny crest along the top of its head. It was but half awake yet, the rounded cheeks pink with the comfort of food and slumber. And as the beautiful, young mother, bending that set, ashen page: 74 face of hers above it, laid the child upon her knees, it stretched, clenching soft, baby fists and rubbing them into its blue eyes.
Katherine unwrapped the shawls, and took off one small garment after another—delicate gossamer‐like things of fine flannel, lawn and lace, such as women's fingers linger over in the making with tender joy. Once her resolution failed her. She wrapped the half‐dressed child in its white shawls again, rose from her place and walked over to the sunny window, carrying it in the hollow of her arm—it staring up, meanwhile, with the strange wonder of baby eyes, and cooing, as though holding communication with gracious presences haunting the moulded ceiling above. Katherine gazed at it for a few seconds. But the little creature's serene content, its absolute unconsciousness of its own evil fortune, pained her too greatly. She went back, sat down on the stool again, and completed the task she had set herself.
Then, the baby lying stark naked on her lap, she studied the fair, little face, the pencilled eyebrows and fringed eyelids—dark like her own,—the firm, rounded arms, the rosy‐palmed hands, their dainty fingers and finger‐nails, the well‐proportioned and well‐nourished body, without smallest mark or blemish upon it, sound, wholesome, and complete. All these she studied long and carefully, while the dancing glow of the firelight played over the child's delicate flesh, and it extended its little arms in the pleasant warmth, holding them up, as in act of adoration, towards those gracious unseen presences, still, apparently, hovering above the flood of instreaming sunshine against the ceiling overhead. Lastly she turned her eyes, with almost dreadful courage, upon the mutilated, malformed limbs, upon the feet—set right up where the knee should have been, thus dwarfing the child by a fourth of his height. She observed them, handled, felt them. And, as she did so, her mother‐love, which, until now, had been but a part and consequence—since the child was his gift, the crown and outcome of their passion, his and hers—of the great love she bore her husband, became distinct from that, an emotion by itself, heretofore unimagined, pervasive of all her being. It had none of the sweet self‐abandon, the dear enchantments, the harmonising sense of safety and repose, which that earlier passion had. This was altogether different in character, and made quite other demands on mind and heart. For it was fierce, watchful, anxious, violent with primitive instinct; the roots of it planted far back in that unthinkable remoteness of time, when the fertile womb of the great Earth Mother began to bring forth the first blind, simple forms of page: 75 those countless generations of living creatures which, slowly differentiating themselves, slowly developing, have peopled this planet from that immeasurable past to the present hour. Love between man and woman must be forever young, even as Eros, Cupid, Krishna, are forever youthful gods. But mother‐love is of necessity mature, majestic, ancient, from the stamp of primal experience which is upon it.
And so, at this juncture, realising that which her motherhood meant, her immaturity, her girlhood, fell away from Katherine Calmady. Her life and the purpose of it moved forward on another plane.
She bent down and solemnly kissed the unlovely, shortened limbs, not once or twice but many times, yielding herself up with an almost voluptuous intensity to her own emotion. She clasped her hands about her knees, so that the child might be enclosed, over‐shadowed, embraced on all sides, by the living defences of its mother's love. Alone there, with no witnesses, she brooded over it, crooned to it, caressed it with an insatiable hunger of tenderness.
"And yet, my poor pretty, if we had both died, you and I, ten days ago," she murmured, "how far better! For what will you say to me when you grow older—to me who have brought you, without any asking or will of yours, into a world in which you must always be at so cruel a disadvantage? How will you bear it all when you come to face it for yourself, and I can no longer shield you and hide you away as I can do now? Will you have fortitude to endure, or will you become sour, vindictive, misanthropic, envious? Will you curse the hour of your birth?"
Katherine bowed her proud head still lower.
"Ah! don't do that, my darling," she prayed in piteous entreaty, "don't do that. For I will share all your trouble, do share it even now, beforehand, foreseeing it, while you still lie smiling unknowing of your own distress. I shall live through it many times, by day and night, while you live through it only once. And so you must be forbearing towards me, my dear one, when you come"—
She broke off abruptly, her hands fell at her sides, and she sat rigidly upright, her lips parted, staring blankly at the dancing flames.
In repeating Dr. Knott's statement Ormiston had purposely abstained from all mention of Richard Calmady's accident and its tragic sequel. He could not bring himself to speak to Katherine of that. Until now, dominated by the rush of her page: 76 emotion, she had only recognised the bare terrible fact of the baby's crippled condition, without attempting to account for it. But, now, suddenly the truth presented itself to her. She understood that she was herself, in a sense, accountable—that the greatness of her love for the father had maimed the child.
As she realised the profound irony of the position, a blackness of misery fell upon Katherine. And then, since she was of a strong, undaunted spirit, an immense anger possessed her, a revolt against nature which could work such wanton injury, and against God, who, being all‐powerful, could sit by and permit it so to work. All the foundations of faith and reverence were, for the time being, shaken to the very base.
She gathered the naked baby up against her bosom, rocking herself to and fro in a paroxysm of rebellious grief.
"God is unjust!" she cried aloud. "He takes pleasure in fooling us. God is unjust!"


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The story goes- my 12 y/o son and I get to the blind at 7:30am last Saturday. We get set up on land I just got last Friday. We were there 10-15 minutes and a hen started yelping behind us. I called and she yelped back and then a gobble. I called a few more times and waited Everything got quiet and I was guessing they cut out on us and reached down to pick something up and I saw the hen. She was walking through the set up. I told Nathan to get ready. He said he couldn't see her yet. She walked in front so he could now see her. Then we started hearing the spit and drum. You could feel him vibrate. It seemed like an hour but was a few minutes, he stepped out on Nathans left side. Nathan couldn't see him yet without moving a bunch. I told him to wait. The tom walked out at 15 yards, but never raised his head and nathan couldn't shoot him. He finally walked out of Nathan's 20g range...never once stopped or raised him head. At 35 I picked my gun up, asked Nathan if he was ok with my shooting the Tom, he told me yes. I asked him again and he stated, "Shoot him already!!" I shot and dropped the bird at 38 steps. The look of joy and excitement on Nathan's face was great, but like I told him, this was my second favorite turkey hunt ever, he asked my what was my first and I told him when he kills his first bird. I felt guilty about taking the bird, but we had talked before about the shot and taking the right one. He made a very mature choice and in not shooting. He will get his for sure soon, but the fact we shared this hunt will be #2 in my heart!


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Visit the Caicos Conch Farm
Turks & Caicos is home to the only conch farm in existence. Throughout the world, the conch (pronounced "konk") is endangered and threatened. Take a guided tour to learn how the national food of the islands is being farmed successfully.
The 20-minute tour includes a look at the undersea pastures where conch is grown and a lesson on the conch life cycle. You'll appreciate the efforts of this local business to make conch sustainable seafood for the islands and for foreign markets as well.
Say hello to JoJo the dolphin
If there was a mascot for Turks & Caicos, it would have to be JoJo, a male Atlantic bottlenose dolphin who formed an unconventional friendship with a human, Dean Bernal.
Bernal met young JoJo in 1984 during an ocean swim near Grace Bay. Since then, the two have been virtually inseparable. JoJo waits for Bernal to play and, if that doesn't come soon enough, this playful dolphin will interrupt Bernal's diving classes to get his attention.
Their story has made international headlines and has been the subject of documentaries. Today, JoJo is officially a state treasure and under the protection of Bernal and the people of Turks & Caicos. If you're in Grace Bay, you might catch a glimpse of JoJo – he likes to follow boats and visit with divers, especially around the Cathedral dive site.
Trace local history at the Turks & Caicos National Museum
A great way to experience the past is with a visit to this impressive museum. Check out the displays of the Molasses Reef shipwreck, one of the oldest in the western hemisphere.
There's also an unusual collection of messages in bottles, donated to the museum by one of its founders, Grethe Seim. She found them along the beaches of Turks & Caicos over the course of 40 years. Stamp and coin collectors also find plenty to discover on a visit here.
Go fishing, Turks-style
Fishing is time well spent, and a great way to enjoy the beauty of Turks & Caicos from the water. Angling enthusiasts love the challenge big game fishing offers on the waters of these islands. Marlin, yellowfin tuna, shark, barracuda and mahi mahi may end up at the end of your hook within a 15-minute boat trip from shore. Go out for the day with one of the fishing charters available, including companies like After Five and Bite Me Sportfishing.
To get the big catches, you need a fast, sleek boat that can seek out some of the largest and fastest fish, including kingfish and wahoo. Find a boat where there's a local guide on board who knows the best places for sport fishing. Some of the top spots include South Caicos and the more remote areas around North, Middle and East Caicos, too.
Head to the beaches and relax in the sun
The combination of beautiful white sand and turquoise water is almost impossible to resist. Grace Bay Beach is probably the best known, but don't limit yourself to just one spot. There are others scattered over the islands. Blue Hills Beach has a nice restaurant and bar scene, perfect for watching the sun sink into the horizon at the end of the day.
Or, head to Long Bay Beach where you're likely to find yourself alone on this picturesque strip, stretching almost five km. For the kids, Sapodilla Bay is ideal, thanks to its shallow waters.
Explore an ancient shipwreck while scuba diving
The clear, clean waters around Turks & Caicos have earned this destination top marks for stellar scuba diving. The currents aren't strong and the water is wonderfully warm. With plenty of visibility, divers can explore ancient shipwrecks, look for artifacts, and see a fascinating array of marine life.
You don't even need to have your own equipment. There are plenty of tour operators (such as Dive Provo or Blue Water Divers) that can loan out gear and take you to the best spots they know.
Beginners are welcome, too. The conditions here are perfect for taking that first dive and earning your certification. Experienced dive masters can teach you the important basics and safety procedures.
Take a horseback ride into the sunset
You've seen the scene hundreds of times in movies: a couple on horseback rides along a sun-kissed beach. Make it a reality by booking a guided ride along the pristine shores of Providenciales. Experienced riders and absolute beginners alike will love the experience of an ocean ride. Companies like Provo Ponies match their horses to the rider's experience level.
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What Turks & Caicos lacks in quantity (there are no mega-malls here), it makes up for in quality. This is a tax-free, duty-free shopping haven, so the prices of luxury goods are hard to resist.
Graceway Gourmet (Grace Bay)
Food lovers enjoy this store because of the sheer variety of gourmet fare sourced from around the world. Pick up flavoured Italian sparkling water, pâté and ready-to-eat salads, and you've got the makings of a fabulous picnic on the beach. Buy a bottle of the local Bambarra rum to take home.
ArtProvo (Providenciales)
If you're looking for the unique and truly special, this art gallery and gift shop has plenty of quality artwork. Oil paintings from local artists share space with designer jewelry, hand-blown glass, and cute ceramic boxes – each inspired by the beauty of the islands.
Jai's (Providenciales)
If you've always dreamed of having a pair of Armani sunglasses, or genuine Cartier diamond earrings, this is the place to make that dream come true. Visit Jai's for a who's who of luxury goods. You'll recognize many of the names, including Cartier, Lalique, Rolex, Gucci and Baume & Mercier. And, thanks to the tax-free prices, they've never looked more attractive to buyers. Also, be sure to check out the earrings and necklaces featuring conch pearls.
Cultural Market (Grace Bay Beach)
If you need to pick up souvenirs to bring back home, this is an ideal spot. Local craftspeople stock the market with straw bags and hats, ceramics, handmade dolls and island sea salt. The prices are good here, and you're more likely to find something authentic and made on the island.
Greensleeves (Providenciales)
There are plenty of nice gifts to be had here, but the selection of jewelry and beads is what really stands out. The pieces are unique, and you'll be tempted to buy them for yourself, as well as for family and friends.
MaMa's Gift Shop (Providenciales)
At this eclectic store, you'll find wind chimes, T-shirts, shot glasses, polished conch shells, beachwear and woven goods. You can even get your hair braided on site.
Blue (Providenciales)
Label-conscious teenagers will love the designer wear featured in this cool store. Big names on the surf scene like Billabong and Quicksilver might not mean much to moms and dads, but your trend-watching teens will know them well.
The Wine Cellar (Providenciales)
Leave room in your suitcase for a special bottle of wine. Thanks to the tax-free prices in Turks & Caicos, you can pick up excellent vintages that are also quite affordable. Now is the time to buy an Italian Amarone or French Champagne to take home.
The Potcake Foundation (Providenciales)
Turks & Caicos is home to a special mixed breed of dog called a potcake. This charitable organization operates a gift shop where the proceeds go towards adoption and rescue of these friendly canines. Dog-lovers should pick up hand-painted wine glasses featuring paw prints, puppy-themed beach bags, T-shirts and collars. There's also a nice assortment of beaded jewelry here.
Rumeurs Boutique (Providenciales)
For souvenirs with style, this is a great shopping stop. There are cute purses, incense burners, beach cover-ups and pretty scarves.
Coco Bistro (Providenciales) (Caribbean, $$)
This pretty restaurant in Providenciales feels romantic. Candlelit tables under a coconut canopy outdoors make this a good spot for lovers of good food and atmosphere. The daily special features freshly caught fish prepared masterfully on the grill. A selection from the impressive wine list completes the meal in style.
Magnolia Wine Bar & Restaurant (Miramar Resort) (Mediterranean, $$$)
The best way to approach this restaurant is in two parts. Start in the wine bar and have a glass of cool pinot grigio, then head over to the dining room next door. The view is stellar in the evening, with the twinkling lights of the marina casting reflections off the ocean.
Try the seared rare tuna encrusted in sesame seeds and cracked pepper, or dip into a bowl of red seafood chowder. The soup is full of local grouper, clams, shrimp and conch. Save room for a drinkable dessert: an adult cocktail like The Tiramisu or sorbet livened up with a shot of vodka. For the kids, there are house-made popsicles.
Bagatelle Bistrot & Beach Lounge (Gansevoort) (Mediterranean, $$$$)
Under the palm trees and the stars, chef Erik Peters creates dishes that satisfy appetites with modern twists on classics. Appetizers such as grilled calamari get an exotic twist with creole sauce and black tapenade, while blackened mahi mahi gets the tropical treatment with mango beurre blanc, rice and peas. For dessert, order the sticky toffee pudding and house-churned trio of ice cream. Ask for extra spoons, as everyone will want a taste.
Tiki Hut Cabana Bar & Grill (Providenciales) (Caribbean, $$)
Tiki Hut has a diverse menu. The burgers are just as delicious as the jerk chicken and pineapple pizza, or the grilled grouper sandwich. Cool down with a rum punch – it's wickedly good. The bustling atmosphere at Tiki Hut speaks volumes about the loyalty of its customers.
Lemon Café (Providenciales) (Moroccan, $$$)
This quaint spot will spice up your dining experience on the island. It features some fantastic dishes that would be right at home in big-city ethnic eateries. Warm up your taste buds slowly with appetizers perfect for sharing. Try the baba ghanouj made with roasted eggplant or hummus (a chick pea spread) served with a cucumber mint yogurt sauce and pita wedges for dipping.
For mains, the tagines are the specialty. These stews are cooked in covered earthenware, which makes the meats and veggies wonderfully tender. Finish your Moroccan experience with the ginger cheesecake.
Yoshis Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant (Salt Mills Plaza) (Japanese, $$$)
With the wealth of fresh seafood available in Turks & Caicos, it isn't surprising that this restaurant has become a favourite with visitors and locals. The sushi rivals anything you'd get on elsewhere for freshness and flavour.
There are more than 100 items on the menu, so don't feel bashful about asking your server for advice. The beauty of this place is you can order a bit of everything. Your selection of sushi for the table may arrive in a wooden boat. The top picks here include lobster tempura rolls, spicy conch rolls and wagyu beef.
Da Conch Shack & Rum Bar (Providenciales) (Seafood, $$)
The setting at this local hangout is stunning. It's right next to the sea and so close, you can always hear waves in the background. Live music on Thursdays draws would-be dancers and rum punch drinkers. The menu delivers on its promise of homemade island specialties. From the conch chowder to the citrus-infused conch salad, there isn't a weak dish in the bunch.
Grace's Cottage (Point Grace Resort) (Caribbean, $$$$)
Authentic Caribbean cooking gets the star treatment here. It's front and centre on the menu where it deserves to be. The mix of spice and sweetness makes many of the main dishes winners. The pan-fried snapper is prepared simply and well, alongside curry rice pilaf and roasted red pepper sauce. The food isn't pretentious, and each dish arrives at the table looking like it could be on the cover of a food magazine. The taste is equally as good.
Bella Luna Ristorante (Providenciales) (Italian, $$$)
The marriage of Italian and Caribbean cuisines is a happy one, here at this island landmark with painted frescoed walls. You can get old-world classics such as Caesar salad, gnocchi and angel hair pasta with tomato sauce, but don't be afraid to try dishes that combine flavours.
For example, you can try the linguine marechiaro (fresh pasta with clams, tossed in garlic, olive oil and herbs) and the gazpacho con gamberi (a refreshing, cold soup with shrimp, cucumber and lemon).
Saltmills Café & Diner (Providenciales) (Continental, $$)
The food here is good from morning to night, but you've got to love a place that serves all-day breakfast. Kids will love the chocolate French toast, as parents opt for eggs Benedict with salmon, do-it-yourself omelettes and a plate of huevos rancheros. Come back later in the day for a Caico lobster pita, classic burgers or the bangers and mash. Even if it's morning, go ahead and indulge in a slice of key lime pie.
Golf and spa
Exhale Spa (Gansevoort) ($$$)
This top-rated spa goes beyond just offering treatments. It takes a whole-body approach to wellness with a strong exercise and fitness component. Core Fusion classes are held daily in the outdoor pavilion and are designed to rev up your system, both mentally and physically.
With the help of an experienced instructor, movements are adapted to suit your fitness level. Indoors, this cozy spa, painted in a warm white, has a full range of treatments.
The Regent Spa (The Regent Palms) ($$$$)
Opened in 2008, this facility taps into the healing properties of water and native plants like herbs and fruits. The stand-alone treatment rooms each have their own water feature to enhance the feeling of well-being. It's like having your own private oasis.
One of the must-try signature treatments is the mother of pearl body exfoliator. Hand-crushed queen conch shells form a fine scrub, mixed with essential oils, that is gently applied to the body. The result is baby-smooth skin that looks as radiant as it feels.
The Spa at Seven Stars Resort (Seven Stars Resort) ($$$$)
As the newest spa on Turks & Caicos, this spa has won rave reviews for its innovative menu of pampering services. Try the Island Dream treatment that incorporates several spa favourites into a single service. It starts with a full-body massage that uses botanical ingredients from the islands, like ginger and lemongrass.
Afterwards, you'll get a mini facial and while a nurturing masque is setting, your therapist massages key points on your legs, arms, shoulders, neck and scalp. Finally, an aromatic, warm towel is wrapped around your feet to give them an energizing boost. It's pure bliss.
Teona Spa (The Regent Grand) ($$$)
Founder Edmonde Sidibe-Jones searched the world to find the best treatments possible for her spa. The treatments reflect her journey, with services from Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean. She is well known for her body massages, created to restore lost energy and to calm the spirit.
Brides often make this spa a pre-wedding stop, and couples like the romantic Two Hot to Handle package. This stand-alone spa also offers mobile services, handy for that emergency facial or manicure on the fly.
Provo Golf and Country Club
Golfers all over the Caribbean are well acquainted with this green oasis. It has challenged some of the best golf players in the world and has hosted the Caribbean Amateur Open twice.
The 18-hole course is demanding. The par-5 12th hole is one of the trickiest, thanks to its long, tight fairway, prevailing winds and rough on both sides. It's a picturesque course, too, and you may be greeted by some of the resident pink flamingos hanging out at the ponds scattered across the course. The facilities are top-notch here, with fine attention paid to the details.
There are warm-up and practice ranges, and an elegant clubhouse that serves as the focal point for these links. Post-game, gather at the Fairways Bar and Grill and look out over the course as you plan how you'll tackle it differently next time.
If you're not travelling with your own clubs, don't worry – gear rentals are available. As of June 2011, green fees ranged from US$95 to US$170, including golf carts.
Explore the undersea world in a submarine (all ages)
Discovering the wonders of marine life is not limited to snorkellers and divers, especially when you can take a trip beneath the waves in The Undersea Explorer, a semi-submarine.
Kids will have a blast spotting sharks, turtles, exotic fish and impressive coral formations through the large windows. Tours leave three times a day from the Turtle Cove Marina on Providenciales (better known as Provo). Caicos Tours offers free pick up and drop off at any of the hotels and resorts in the Grace Bay area.
See the lizards at Little Water Cay (Iguana Island) (age 5 and up)
Little Water Cay is also called Iguana Island. It has a nature reserve where rock iguanas roam around freely. Several boat tour operators offer excursions from Leeward Marina, and it's just a 10-minute trip by boat. Kids will love tracking the little green-coloured, prehistoric-looking critters and watching them bask in the sunshine. You could almost swear they pose for photographs as they soak up the rays. Also, keep your eyes open for the ospreys that nest here.
Play games and mini golf at Fun World (age 5 and up)
Fun World is located off the Leeward Highway. The 18-hole miniature golf course is a good challenge for kids just getting into the sport, as well as for those who have had some instruction.
The Grand Prix puts kids (ages nine and up) behind the wheel of peppy go-karts, then lets them experience the thrill of banked curves, straightaways and tight turns. Older kids (weighing 40 pounds minimum) can try to scale the 9.5-metre climbing wall while safely harnessed. No matter what activity they choose, they will likely spend time in the video arcade, which is full of cool virtual reality and arcade games.
Explore the Conch Bar Caves (age 5 and up)
These limestone caves on Middle Caicos will wow kids if they like to be active and don't mind the (harmless) bats that inhabit the caves. There are also underground lakes and milky-white stalactites and stalagmites here. Based on artifacts found by archaeologists, the caves were likely used by the Lucayan Indians.
Bike or hike the Crossing Place Trail (age 10 and up)
This trail once linked the settlements and plantations spread across Middle Caicos. While only a few people remain on the island, the path has been cleared for families to hike and bike. The unspoiled beauty and deserted beaches make a nice backdrop for a leisurely day trip full of beach stops and dips in the ocean. Rent a bike for the day at the Sports Shack in Conch Bar and arrange for a pick up at the end of the trail.
Spend a day at the National Environmental Centre and the Children's Park (all ages)
These two attractions are very close together on Providenciales, and they make a nice day out for the family. At the National Environmental Centre, youngsters can learn more about the science and nature of the islands from the exhibits on hand. Learn how coral is formed and all about Turks & Caicos' fragile ecosystems.
After a bit of education, let the kids play at the Children's Park. It has plenty of play equipment right on the beach, plus essentials for parents like bathrooms and pavilions for lunches and snacks.
Casablanca Casino (Providenciales) (Casino, $$)If you're feeling lucky, try your hand at the blackjack or Texas Hold 'Em tables that are open around the clock. Or choose one of the 100 slot machines in hopes of scoring a hefty jackpot.
Bagatelle Bistrot & Beach Lounge (Gansevoort) (Lounge, $$$)The mood changes at Bagatelle Bistrot as the night goes on. After the dinner hour, this New York-style bistro fills up and the music changes from mellow to electronica. Locals and guests mingle on the dance floor, while groups gather around the clusters of sofas and chairs. On Friday nights, a DJ spins the latest hits and gets the crowd grooving.
Infiniti Bar (Grace Bay Club) (Wine bar, $$$$)This hot spot stretches straight to the beach and features terrific views of the lagoon. It's an ideal place to watch the sun set with a fine glass of wine in hand. For martini lovers, there is an extensive list of mixed drinks that are perfect for toasting the passing of another day in paradise.
Calico Jack's Bar & Grill (Seven Mile Beach) (Pub, $$)After a recent renovation, this island favourite is looking its best. It's a popular venue for live music featuring local talents like Lee Forbes, The Island Boys and Stanley Roots. It has a casual, inviting atmosphere where you can unwind with friendly islanders.
The Sharkbite Bar & Grill (Providenciales) (Music venue, $$)On any night of the week, you'll see locals sitting on the bar stools and enjoying the laid-back environment. But on Friday night, the place really gets hopping thanks to a live band and happy hour specials for drinks and light food. Get here early to grab a seat and watch the action unfold.
All-day adventures
While most of the action around Turks & Caicos centres around the more developed island of Providenciales, your vacation wouldn't be complete without exploring the other islands. In particular, you don't want to miss Grand Turk.
Though it is small, with just 4,000 inhabitants, Grand Turk is worthy of a fun-filled day trip. It is one of several places claiming to be the place where Christopher Columbus landed in 1492.
Discover the laid-back paradise of Grand Turk
Some cruise ships make Grand Turk a stop on their itineraries – for cruise passengers, it's a nice change from the faster-paced ports. There are no chain restaurants or hotels here. In fact, it's not uncommon to see donkeys or horses being used to transport goods into town.
The leisurely pace makes visitors feel at home here. In 1962, astronaut John Glenn splashed down just off shore after he became the first man to orbit the Earth. When he saw the tiny, white coral keys and turquoise waters from the air, he reportedly said, "This must be paradise." Post-space flight, he spent a few days recuperating here before returning home to the U.S.
Visit the National Museum
Just 2.4 km wide, Grand Turk is the capital of Turks & Caicos, with government and commercial buildings clustered in the centre of Cockburn Town. It's here where you'll get the best sense of the history of the country.
The Turks & Caicos National Museum is in the Guinep House. It is almost 200 years old and was created from salvaged wood gathered by Bermudian builders from ships wrecked by the hazardous reefs.
The museum includes exhibits on the cultural and environmental history of the islands, including a section on the Lucayan Native tribe that once inhabited the island. It also features exhibits that tell the industrial history of the islands, like the story of the local salt trade. Check out the gift shop here for cool souvenirs including old coins, stamps and T-shirts.
Check out the local architecture in Grand Turk
Under the golden Caribbean sun, the streets are filled with perfect photo opportunities. Stroll along the quaint, long, narrow streets dotted with old lamps.
Many of the wooden houses painted in pretty pastel colours were built by the Bermudians who first settled the island. These buildings date back to the 18th and 19th centuries when the town began to serve as a hub for political life and for the lucrative salt trade. It's well worth a visit here before heading to the historic iron lighthouse.
Visit the iconic Grand Turk Lighthouse
The Grand Turk Lighthouse was built in 1852 on the northern tip of the island. Formerly lit by oil lamps, kerosene was introduced in 1943 and, finally, in 1971, electricity powered the lighthouse.
The lighthouse is still in operation and makes a great focal point for photos of the area. Climb up to the top – 30 metres above sea level – and, if you're fortunate enough to be there in February or March, you may spot migrating whales passing by.
Play in the waters of Ambergris Cay in Grand Turk
Grand Turk has a spectacular barrier reef that is the third largest in the world. Head to Ambergris Cay and spend some time in the warm waters of the island. Kids can splash and wade in the shallow areas, while snorkellers can head further out to see the abundant marine life that lives near the reef.
Scuba divers can watch schools of colourful fish swim by, glittering in the light from the sun. And, just offshore, a 2,438-metre drop off that fades into a dark abyss makes for a dramatic sight.
To get to Grand Turk, take the short 40-minute flight from Providenciales with Air Turks & Caicos. The views from the sky are truly impressive. The dramatic barrier reef is easily visible and you can see the white stretches of beach that ring the island.
Local feature
Turks & Caicos is defined by water, which forms the focus of island social life. The warm seas that surround the islands serve as a playground to visitors and locals alike. It's common to see locals that own their own boats here, big or small.
There are plenty of water sports to try here ranging from mild to wild, depending on your skill level. Fortunately, Turks & Caicos has lots of qualified instructors and outfitters. You can try water skiing, tubing, wake boarding, snorkelling, diving, parasailing or just swimming. In Turks & Caicos, the ocean is your playground.
Take to the seas
While city folks might gather for a backyard barbecue, Turks & Caicos residents meet up at a dock or marina to go out on the water. There are 40 islands and cays that make up Turks & Caicos, and only eight of them are inhabited.
Sailing to one of the uninhabited islands nearby is a popular pastime. Boaters come with picnic baskets and coolers. They then spend the day swimming in the turquoise waters and relaxing on virtually untouched stretches of beach. You can rent a boat, a small catamaran, a small powerboat, a sailboat or charter a yacht to get to some of these secluded spots. The world seems far away when the only sound you hear is the lapping of the waves.
Watch a model sailboat race on Middle Caicos
On Middle Caicos, model sailboats glide through the shallow waters. Created by a devoted group of model builders, the boats can range from 45 to 180 centimetres long.
Each February, island residents come out for the annual Valentine's Day Cup model sloop races on Bambarra Beach. It's quite a sight to see these miniatures in the lagoon all together. You can join the fun by putting your own boat into the water, or by picking your favourite vessel and cheering it on to the finish line. The event turns into a big party with plenty of food, drinks and music.
Find your balance while standup paddle boarding
One of the hottest trends in water sports is standup paddle boarding. It is considered the fastest-growing water sport in the world. The board looks like a surfboard. The rider stands in the middle and propels forward with a single paddle. It's a low-impact, environmentally friendly way to sightsee and explore the mangroves in the area.
Places like Grace Bay are popular among paddle boarders for its calm seas, perfect for navigating. Various companies such as Kite Provo and Big Blue Unlimited offer guided eco-tours and instruction for beginner paddlers.
Make your way across the water in a kayakAs you travel down the roads of Turks & Caicos, you'll likely see kayaks strapped on top of passing vehicles. Kayaking is a leisurely mode of transportation between cays. Using a kayak is pretty easy, and is fine for young visitors who can share a kayak, with mom or dad doing most of the paddling.
Due to the amazing clarity of the waters around the islands, it's possible to spot fish, turtles and colourful coral just by peering over the edge of the kayak.
Try kiteboarding – it might be your new favourite watersport
When you're in Turks & Caicos, try kiteboarding. Inspired by windsurfing, the sport has participants harnessed to a kite. The wind catches the kite and pushes the boarder over the surface of the water. You control the direction with hand movements on a bar that is attached to the kite by four or five strings.
Get a full safety briefing and lessons from a company like Big Blue Unlimited that specializes in kiteboarding. Your hotel concierge is a good source for setting up your aquatic adventure.
Calendar of events
Windvibes Turks & Caicos Kiteboarding Tournament (January)
The most experienced kiteboarders gather each January to put their agility, speed and control to the test. You can't miss the kiteboards out on the water – they have massive sails in every colour of the rainbow. If you're inspired by what you see, sign up for a few beginner lessons.
Kite Flying Competition (April)
The Turks & Caicos Tourist Board throws this annual party in April to coincide with Easter. Participants fly their own homemade kites at the main event, but there's also an Easter egg hunt, delicious food and music to up the fun factor.
The Famous Fools Regatta (June)
Every June, locals and visitors gather on the beach at Childrens' Park in the Bight on Providenciales for the grandest party in Turks & Caicos. The event is a fundraiser for a different charity each year. Come out and enjoy the maritime theme. Sandcastle-building competitions and sailing races make for some friendly rivalries and exciting results. Food, drinks and fun are also part of the mix.
Turks & Caicos Conch Festival (November)
Conch is the national food of Turks & Caicos. Each November in Providenciales, the crowds gather to pay homage to conch by partying it up in style. Sign up to be a contestant in the conch-blowing contest or conch hunt. Conch, prepared in different ways – from fritters to salads – is on hand in the tasting tent. Taste your way through conch-focused cuisine and satisfy your appetite.
Maskanoo (December)
Held shortly after Christmas, this event keeps the holiday spirit alive a bit longer with grand-scale festivities. Maskanoo showcases island life through food, arts, crafts, dance, music and live performances. The evening ends around midnight with a spectacular fireworks display on the beach.


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47. "That's the Way" (Led Zeppelin III)
Like "Bron-Yr-Aur," this mellow acoustic song was inspired by the serenity and pastoral beauty of the Welsh countryside during Page and Plant's working vacation at the remote Bron-Yr-Aur cottage in 1970.
The band performed the song live in open G tuning, but the studio version sounds in G flat, which is most likely the result of the instruments being tuned down a half step (or a possible manipulation of the tape speed in the mastering process, similar to what Page did with "When the Levee Breaks").
Jimmy strums the song with a pick and makes great use of ringing open strings within his chord voicings, even as he moves away from the open position. Particularly cool are the reverb-soaked pedal-steel licks that Page overdubbed, for which he alternates between major and minor pentatonic phrases—again, a fine example of "light and shade."
Also noteworthy is the climbing outro progression, for which Jimmy again combines open strings with notes fretted in the middle region of the neck to create unusual, lush-sounding chord voicings.


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Domestication The South American Way
Student Exploration
Spittin' Llamas
The domestication of animals has been taken as an indication of the mastery of humans over nature. Domesticated animals have been a cornerstone of many cultures for thousands of years (go here to find out more http://archaeology.about.com/od/dterms/a/domestication.htm). In many cases, the wild ancestors of domesticated species have essentially disappeared from the wild for a variety of reasons, such as habitat change and overhunting. But this is not true of all domesticated species, in South America the wild ancestors of Llamas and Alpacas can still be found at least for now.
Here is some footage of a Guanaco, note the movements of the animal and biome in which it lives.
Here is some footage of an Alpaca, note the habitat in which it is seen, as well as it's movements and body type. How does it compare to a Guanaco?
Here is some footage of a Vicuna, note its body type and habitat. How does the Vicuna compare to the Guanaco and Alpaca?
Here is some footage of Vicunas and Llamas. Again note the habitat in which they are encountered and compare there body types to Guanacos and Alpacas
Hopefully, by now you have a sense of the similarities and differences in these animals. Looking at these animals can you come up with examples of traits you think are derived from artificial selection and those derived from natural selection? Explain your thinking and be as specific as possible.
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Use the below resources to answer the following questions
- What do scientists believe is causing environmental change in Gran Chaco and threatening Bolivian guanacos?
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- For what purpose do Llamas seem to have been domesticated?
- How were Llamas used for fuel?
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Resources Cited
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BByOfErgwqA from smilingzebras
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8kxVIbHJIQ from NationalGeographic
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIwrw4xyT1E from avesenmovimiento
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbJrTDwUHcg from wildcru
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyGkIPLi9u0
- http://archaeology.about.com/od/domestications/qt/Llama-And-Alpaca.htm
- http://www.conopa.org/publicaciones/the_questions_alpaca_origins.php
- http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/268/1485/2575.abstract
- http://archaeology.about.com/od/dterms/a/domestication.htm


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This is the first in a 4 part series from our friend Greg Stopher. Greg's an ex Rocky Mountain fishing and hunting guide who currently resides in Juneau, Alaska.
It's never too early to start preparing for the upcoming archery season. All hunters should train for their upcoming season by working out, making hunting preparation, loading their own shells, and finally going out the range before season opens and sighting in the old rifle. In addition, bow hunters need to prep for the upcoming season a little differently. When I was younger and in shape playing football, running track, and baseball I really didn't need to train for a hunting season. My brothers, father, and I would get our bow out throughout the summer and shoot consistently once or twice a week. As I have aged and like many of us got into a comfortable routine at work, we need to find time to actually train for the hunting season. Here are a few tips to get ready for archery season.
Tuning In
The bows of today are highly tuned pieces of machinery that can be very complicated to work on, as well as older bows who need their maintenance. Finding a manual for your bow or a good reliable bow tuner can be a work in itself. When I lived in Colorado I had a bow shop where I bought my bow; this guy really knew his stuff. All I had to do was stop by with my bow and "voila," tuned and ready to shoot. This bow shop owner also helped me with my shooting technique and helped me become a better shooter. This was especially helpful when I moved from my older, more forgiving bow to a new fast-shooting, lightweight, highly tuned bow of today. With a good local bow shop I could get my bow tuned, get shooting technique advice, and as always; talk about hunting. There was not much of a need for me to have a lot of bow tuning equipment with a good local bow shop around. All I needed was some allen wrenches for sights, and string wax. The allen wrenches and wax are also good to carry in your hunting pack as well.
Now I reside in Alaska and have not yet found a reliable bow shop or bow tuner. There are probably some good ones, most likely not advertised and run out of their garage, but I haven't found them yet. I shot at the outdoor range throughout the year and still I don't run into anyone. In this case, I have had to do a lot of bow tuning myself. This actually works out well for me now, tuning my own bow that is. I normally hunt miles, if not hundreds of miles, from any type of civilization which is often hard to find a bow shop away from home in the wilderness. I also get to learn everything about my bow. I bought a cable bow press that works great and I can do most things to my bow with just a few tools. I also carry an extra sting, allen wrenches, and wax with on extended hunts in case anything should happen. I can find my bow manual online and from there I can tune the bow without much help from anyone. Most tuning involves string maintenance, sights, knocks, or the cables on a bow. So, know your bow either through a pro shop professional or just by learning it yourself to keep it tuned up and shooting properly.


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(a) Computation of time periods. In computing the time period prescribed or allowed for the filing or service of any document in these rules, the day of the act or event after which such designated period of time begins to run is not to be included, but the last day of the period so computed is to be included unless it is a Saturday, Sunday or non-judicial day, as defined by section 1-1607, Idaho Code, in which event the period runs until the end of the next day which is neither a Saturday, Sunday or non-judicial day as defined in section 1-1607, Idaho Code.
(b) Enlargement. When an act, other than the filing of a notice of appeal, is required or allowed to be done at or within a specified time, the court for cause shown may at any time in its discretion:
(1) With or without motion or notice, order the period enlarged if request therefor is made before the expiration of the period originally prescribed or as extended by a previous order,
(2) Enlarge the time upon motion made after the expiration of the specified period and permit the act to be done if the failure to act was the result of excusable neglect, or
(3) Enlarge the time upon stipulation of the parties; but the court may not extend the time for taking any action under Rules 29, 34 and 35, or for the perfecting of an appeal, except to the extent and under the condition stated therein.
(c) For motion, affidavits. A written motion, other than one which may be heard ex parte, and notice of hearing thereof, shall be served not later than seven (7) days before the time specified for the hearing unless a different period of time is fixed by rule or by order of the court. For cause shown such an order may be made on ex parte application. When a motion is supported by affidavit, the affidavit shall be served with the motion and opposing affidavits must be served not less than one (1) day before the hearing unless the court permits them to be served at a later time.
(d) Additional time after service by mail. Whenever a party has the right or is required to do an act within a prescribed period after the service of a notice or other paper upon the party and a notice or other paper is served upon the party by mail, three (3) days shall be added to the prescribed period.
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This is going to end up a complete mess. Either no one will use them in which case they won't make much difference, only evil people will use them, in which case the US government will shut them down, or a lot of people will use them, in which case the US government will subvert them.
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The only real potential privacy benefit here is in limiting the opportunities for commercial (Google, Apple) or malicious (malware authors) entities to track and/or exploit mobile users. The problem is, of course, that all private commercial entities are inherently untrustworthy when it comes to privacy protection - companies change management or change hands (Nest anyone?) or are careless.
Really, who's the target market for this? Because it just sounds like a honeypot (like Tor) to me.