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Rubio to Obama: You're turning America into a "deadbeat nation"
posted at 5:45 pm on January 6, 2012 by Tina Korbe
Marco Rubio was on the right side of the debt ceiling debate this summer, and he's on the right side of the impending debt ceiling debate now. It is unquestionably irresponsible of the president to continue to raise the debt ceiling without presenting a serious and plausible plan to reduce the debt and deficit — and the junior senator from Florida is unafraid to point that out.
In a sharply worded letter to the president today, Rubio said the president's entire administration thus far has been a "profile in failed leadership." The senator used the president's own words against him, reminding him that, when Obama was himself a senator, he called a request for an increase "a sign of leadership failure." He called on the president to craft a plan that would enable the government to stop spending more than it can even borrow, let alone pay.
Rubio wrote:
If we had done this in mid-2011 when we last debated the debt ceiling, we could have set America on a path to economic growth and prosperity. This would have led to more jobs and, in turn, to more duly employed taxpayers generating more growth-driven revenue to help us pay down our debt. Instead, you failed to lead, punted the tough decisions and, in doing so, our credit rating was downgraded for the first time in our history.
It's a tragic reality, but, on your watch, more and more people have come to believe that America is becoming a deadbeat nation inevitably heading toward a European-style debt crisis. …
While you may choose to run your reelection campaign against a "Do-Nothing Congress," your insistence on doing nothing to meaningfully tackle our debt poses a direct threat to America's exceptional character and is leading us towards a diminished future.
It is tragic and it is the reality that plenty of Americans have resigned themselves to inaction on the debt — at least until November 2012, when we have a chance to choose a president, Senate and House that will actually tackle it. I appreciate Rubio's tenacity, his willingness to open another round of debate, to attempt to draw a line in the sand at this debt ceiling increase. But this summer taught me not to expect too much. In all probability, the debt will go up to $16 trillion — just more for my generation to pay off.
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A bruise is the visible evidence of bleeding under the skin. Seldom more than a cosmetic nuisance, it goes through a well-defined series of changes, beginning with a dark purple and red coloration, gradually fading through greenish yellow, then disappearing. Some people are particularly prone to bruises, developing them after injuries too minor to affect most people.
is so widely believed to be an effective treatment for bruises and other minor traumas that it is found in the medicine cabinets of millions of people, especially in Europe. However, there is as yet no consistent scientific evidence that it is effective.
For example, two very preliminary clinical trials were performed to test whether homeopathic
Arnica montana
can reduce the size or discomfort of a bruise caused by injury.
The first study tested 10m potency
(equivalent to a dilution of a whopping one part in 1,020,000!); the second used a 30c dilution. A total of about 25 subjects were enrolled in the two trials.
In these unpleasant-sounding experiments, the subjects allowed themselves to be bruised on the inside of their forearms by a 2.3-pound (1,041 g) weight, which fell from about a foot and a half (44 cm) above the arm. Participants were given either
or placebo before the experiment and then were bruised on one arm. Subsequently, they were given a second dose of whatever they had just received and were then followed for a period of 3 to 4 days. The goal was to see whether the bruises treated by
got better faster than those treated by placebo.
Researchers found a hint of benefit in the first study, but none in the second study. Unfortunately, the numbers of participants in each study were too small to allow for the results to have much statistical meaning.
has also been studied to see if it can reduce bruising caused by surgery. However, in a
double-blind trial
of 130 people undergoing treatment for varicose veins, researchers found no benefit with homeopathic
at 5x potency, as compared to placebo.
Another study of people undergoing treatment for varicose veins, along with a study of people undergoing hand surgery also failed to find benefit.
A more recent study, involving face-lift surgery, found equivocal benefits at best.
Finally, researchers have attempted to discover whether homeopathic
10x has any effect on the ability of the blood to clot, as measured by laboratory tests. In a double-blind study of 18 healthy male volunteers,
was indistinguishable from placebo regarding blood coagulation.
Homeopathic practitioners traditionally give
to treat traumatic injuries. The
symptom picture
includes the presence of black-and-blue spots, a bruised feeling, and difficulty in finding a comfortable position. It isn't hard to recognize this as a description of minor injury.
For herbs, supplements, and other alternative treatments that may be useful for minor injuries, see the
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entry in this database. For problems related to a tendency to bruise easily, see the
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For a thorough explanation of homeopathy, including dilution of therapies, see the
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Ramelet AA, Buchheim G, Lorenz P, et al. Homoeopathic
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Baillargeon L, Drouin J, Desjardins L, et al. The effects of
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Ludtke R, Hacke D. [On the effectiveness of the homeopathic remedy Arnica montana.]
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Stevinson C, Devaraj VS, Fountain-Barber A, et al. Homeopathic arnica for prevention of pain and bruising: randomized placebo-controlled trial in hand surgery.
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RE:Marabou baitfish
I have done a number of these... The only differene is that the head is done with "football" shaped sticky forms and I then stick the eyes on.
RE:Marabou baitfish
Nice job Marvin.
I tried a similar pattern at the end of last season as well. It worked pretty well on some fish in an area that regulary get pounded by fly, bait & plugs.
I like the hackle tail, need to add that this year....
Marabou baitfish
I started playing abound with marabou at the end of last season, and really liked what it did in the water. This is a variation on one of my last "trial models" from September- can't wait to test drive it.
I wanted to tie something that would imitate a baby bunker or other wide bodied bait, and would provide maximum wiggle with minimal line
movement. The combination of saddles for the tail and a marabou body seems to work pretty well.
Hook: These were tied on 1/0s, but size can go from ~2 to 4/0 on same pattern. I used mono thread here, and secured each tie w/ nail polish or zap-a-gap
-Wrap hook shank w/ mono thread.
-Tie in 4 white saddle hackles, keeping the fluffy stuff on the base to increase bulk.
-Tie in 2-4 strands of pearl flash on each side at the middle of the strand, fold over and secure (so you have 2X the strands when youre done.
-Tie in a clump of white marabou on each side, and on the bottom. Tie in a clump of olive marabou on top. If you're more skilled at it than I am, you could probably palmer the white mabarou, but....
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i've always had gun dogs, as a child in Michigan it was always GSP's. Something about watching a good dog work with you just made everything about hunting a bit more...well, just more.
My career as a commercial diver moved me from my home in Michigan to the deep south where a pointer didn't make much sense. after 10 years in Louisiana i couldn't take it anymore and entered into the duck dog world with both feet- i settled on a pup from a breeder i respected and after a long wait i had my first Lab, "Jazz" was what we settled on for a name and over the years he proved to be as good a dog as i could have ever hoped for.
We lost Jazz in 2011 after 10 fantastic years and 1 enormous learning curve. we cried, we mourned and eventually we decided it was time to get back to it. Enter "Roux", the most frustratingly stubborn, bullheaded sack of skin i have ever laid eyes on-Everyone told me Chesapeakes were a different monster entirely and i didn't listen-BUT in the midst of it all i started to see a glimmer in that dogs eyes, i slowly started to understand the way he thought. I honestly believed that once we both "got it" he could end up the hunting partner of a lifetime. We followed Hillmans puppy program and although he came along more slowly than i thought, it was obvious that once something clicked, it clicked-you could actually see the lights come on when it was learned, when he grasped the concept.
Roux was set up to go to Ed Thibodeaux on October 1st and everything was in place until yesterday.
I was hooking up a bush hog to a tractor while the wife was leaving to take the kids to school-i'm not sure why i looked up to watch her go down the road but i did. I looked just in time to see Roux run out in front of the car and go under the front tire. My wife stopped with 8 and 11 year old girls staring out the window and crying and Roux let out a blood chilling sound and limped to me in the front yard. He just sort of fell over at my feet and began panting and whining. I picked him up while i had the most gut wrenching feeling going up my spine and put him in the back seat of my truck. 20 minutes later we got to the vet, my wife had called ahead and they were waiting for us. at the end of the day yesterday they were still trying to get him stabilized enough to sedate him for X-rays and surgery to begin fixing the multitude of issues.
Today after surgery and x-rays it looks like Roux will pull through, he's got a chest tube in for drainage, his lungs a bruised horribly, his tail was degloved and had to be amputated but worst of all was his foreleg. the scapula is broken in such a way that the vet says he has no way to pin it or fix it (a vet we have complete faith in and have used for over 12 years)-his recommendation is too amputate.
So here it is 3 hours after getting the news and we're still numb from it all-the girls are done crying and now planning on how to take care of their 3 legged dog when he comes home.
Not sure why i posted this- I don't think anyone without working dogs can possibly understand what I'm feeling right now-of potential left unrealized. i think i'll leave it at that.
Thanks for listening-i think it's time to sit on the porch with a glass of something strong.


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Similar to the Western Pine Elfin but has two dark bars instead of one in the forewing underside cell with strong patterning on the underside. The wingspan ranges from 22–27 mm (0.87–1.1 in).
There is one flight from March–April in the south which occurs between mid May to early June in the north. Females will lay eggs singly on flower buds. The caterpillars eat both the flower and the developing seedpods. Chrysalids hibernate in loosely formed cocoons beneath litter below the plant. Larval foods include Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana) and White Pine (Pinus strobus).
Dimensions The wingspan ranges from 22–27 mm (0.87–1.1 in).
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The Homeopathic medicines have been made use of even before the 18th century, but the systematic investigation and thorough study on these medicines were carried out by the German physician Samuel Christian Hahnemann. Homeopathic medicines are very useful in strengthening the resistance of an individual to an illness and medications are provided after studying the sick patient and not the disease. The medicines prescribed do not mainly depend on the diagnostic testing or blood chemistry analysis. They are, in fact, prescribed on the basis of direct observation of the symptoms reported by a patient.
How effective is homeopathy in treating cardiovascular diseases?
Homeopathy medicines are widely used to treat several medical conditions. Homeopaths prescribe constructional remedies for illnesses that are chronic in nature and these mainly include cardiovascular complaints. It is after understanding the cardiac symptoms of a patient are homeopathic medicines prescribed. The different cardiac complaints for which homeopathic medicines can be taken include congestive heart failure, palpitations, angina and syncope.
The homeopathy medicines are used to treat even many clinical and cardiovascular diseases. Many random trials have been done to prove that homeopathy treatment is effective in treating conditions like childhood diarrhoea, allergic conditions and post-operative conditions. These medicines are also used to treat respiratory, nervous cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. High blood pressure can also be treated using the homeopathy medicines. This is because an increased blood pressure is very risky as it can cause heart troubles and there are possibilities of an individual having a stroke.
Cardiac problems that can be Treated By Homeopathy Medicines
- Conditions like nervousness and worrying are the main cause of hypertension and it results in high blood pressure. Hence, this condition should be checked on time.
- It is very important that right medications are taken and that are prescribed by a qualified doctor. The homeopathic medicines that are prescribed for high blood pressure include Nux vomica, Calcarea carbonica, Sanguinaria, Plumbum and Phosphorous.
- Use of homeopathic medicines unlike the prescription medicines does not cause any side effects, and they are of great use in decreasing hypertension.
However, homeopathic medicines should also be taken after consulting the Doctor. The blood pressure and cholesterol level of an individual are lowered using homeopathic medicines, and these are of great use in preventing a heart attack. There are many cardiologists who even prescribe homeopathic medicines to their patients for treating a cardiovascular disease. The depiction of cardiac symptoms is quite different and these include bursting, aching, cold, cramps, heaviness, jerks, pulsation, spasm, oppression and throbbing and depending on the symptoms, homeopathic medicines are provided to treat the health condition.
I am suffering from dry cough for the last 2 weeks and I have chest pain whenever I cough hard can you suggest what should be done?
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I am 19 years old. While taking deep breathe, I feel little pain in the right side chest/right side lungs. What is the reason?
HI, My age is 34 Years. I have high Blood pressure it shows 110/180 from past one and half years. But I do not see any problem with my health no giddiness nothing. But when I check MY BP it always shows on higher side. What should I do to reduce my BP with out any medicine?
Having blood pressure 144/94 pulse 94 Age 63, feeling numbness and sudden cold and hot feeling having acute gastric problem. Kindly advise.
My husband is 28 year old. He has right side chest pain, not exactly the pain he feels like pricking from past 1 years. Please suggest him the solution.
I am taking metolar xr 50 mg with cilacar 5 mg daily once but still I observe my bp is between 140/90 to 150/90. Whether I am on right medicine sir please advise I do not have any other health issues.
Last seven months I hv little left chest pain and left hand pain. I hv done ecg, TMT, eco. Chest ct scan but all are normal. But still chest pain is there. Chest pain is just below the left nipple.
I am suffering from diabetes and because of this bad cholesterol increased. Please suggest medication to control cholesterol.
My father is 53 yrs. He has a diabetic cum heart patient since 2013. He eat medicine daily ,yet his fasting sugar level is increase a little bit and now its affect to kidney .He use insulin also. What is the proper food for him? Is there any restriction of fruit and vegetables?
Hello sir I am sending my lipid profile report plasma blood glucose (F) 91. Cholesterol 180 Triglycerides 113. HDL 40 nonhdl cholesterol 140. LDL 117 VLDL 24 my bp is always fluctuating it is around 130/90 please advise.
I have been having high BP since last 20 years or so and I am 60 years now. Recently about 5 days back I was prescribed Olmezest 20 & Amlong 2.5. However, even after 5 days of this medication my BP is still high at 175/90. I gym, lead normal life, don't have headache and am generally fit. What is the way forward and after how many days does this medicine reduce the BP.
I am suffering from dry cough from last two weeks. I have a chest pain whenever I cough. Can you suggest what should be done?
A heart disease is definitely something, which is serious. In most cases, it is the result of a person's lack of prudence when it comes to staying fit and moderating what food items feature in the diet. But is this always the case? Well, not at all. Genetic or hereditary heart diseases, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, long QT syndrome, very high cholesterol levels running in the family and many others, provide enough reason as to why not.
This is because a person cannot be blamed for a hereditary heart disease as the reason why this occurs is on account of the genetic makeup. So, the best way for one to know, if there is a risk of this sort of disease is to take a look at the family history with respect to the disease.
- Keep a record: One of the ways by which a person can get to know if there is a risk of a hereditary heart disease is by finding out, if a condition known as arrhythmia is prevalent in the family. This is a condition in which the heart has an irregular heart beat and can be potentially lethal. Other things which are to be watched out for include, but are not limited to, a track record of members in the family who have faced a heart failure at a young age, especially prior to them reaching the age of 50.
- Watch out for signs: It is not always true that the signs of hereditary heart diseases pertain to the heart. If a person has fainted or has had seizures, and an effective treatment could not be performed by making use of the normal medicines, which would generally be used in these circumstances, it could be taken as a sign of presence of hereditary heart disease.
- Get tested: To know if there is a risk of a hereditary heart disease, it is important that a person gets genetically tested. This is to be done so that the gene analysis can provide details as to which hereditary heart diseases a person has, along with the other members of the family. There are various tests for things such as HCM, ARVD and Marfan syndrome.
Apart from this, undergoing genetic counselling is also considered important. This is to keep a check on the worries of having a sudden heart attack as well as the concerns one may have about passing the genes relating to the heart disease to one's offspring. This is one of the most necessary, but underrated things when it comes to dealing with a hereditary heart disease.
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Punk's courtship of Americana has always been a natural one. Perhaps because Nashville hasn't been open to genuine roots music since the pre-punk era, and because the ethos of punk has dovetailed with revved-up roots rock and country's bygone outlaw legacy, finding room for roots in punk has never been a challenge. And the whole notion of Americana, with its own mythos and a catalogue of familiar sounds and styles, pays punk back by giving it legitimacy. This symbiotic relationship runs like a thread through much of even the earliest American punk, from the bluegrassy Meat Puppets to the eclectic Minutemen to the rockabilly-inflected X. It was inevitable that an alternative-era band like Uncle Tupelo would evolve to consummate the marriage under the banner of alt-country.
Indie rock, though, hasn't always followed in punk's footsteps. A couple more steps removed from the original rebellion, it's been more about creating scenes than sounds. For much of the past decade and a half, loose indie collectives like Elephant Six have delved back into pre-punk archives, to the melodic tricks of the Brian Wilson Beach Boys, the psychedelic Beatles, and their contemporaries. Of course, strains of country music are woven as deeply into the fabric of indie's wide-open æsthetic as anything else. But more often than not, the outlaw country music of the rebel is no longer the focus. Instead, Americana becomes just another set of stylistic motifs available to the songwriter, as well a valuable means of identifying oneself as an outsider artist. Think of it as the Palace syndrome: Will Oldham has made a career of playing the role of the untrained genius untainted by the urban devil of studio polish. You can even hear traces of that attitude in less obscure, more listener-friendly and commercially developed product like that of the female-fronted LA band Rilo Kiley, an indie foursome who've followed in the footsteps of one-time label mates Death Cab for Cutie, from their humble beginnings on the tiny Barsuk to a major-label deal with Warners, thanks in part to a little help from The OC.
The typical Rilo Kiley song — the kind you'd expect to hear in an OC episode — relies on Blake Sennett's bright jangle-and-hum guitar hooks, a polite but sturdy backbeat, and the alluring vocals of the clean-voiced Jenny Lewis. Childhood demons are exorcized, twentysomething insecurities are revealed, and a certain salvation is offered in the form of an almost hypnotic melody that hints at something beautiful just over the horizon. An apparently doomed relationship ("You're bad news . . . ") turns out to be a good thing in "Portions for Foxes"; the cynicism of "It's a Hit" resolves on an upbeat note when Lewis realizes, somewhat wryly, that she's singing that hit. It's pure power pop with barely a hint of twang until you reach the deeper cuts, where you'll find Sennett deploying pedal-steel bends, or Lewis toying, against a spare acoustic backdrop, with what might be a melody pinched from an Appalachian ballad.
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text: I'm not comfortable with Miller/Thomas alone. Thomas is what he is at this point, & Miller may or may not be able to hold up through the whole season with the increased amount of carries he'd be getting; I know there's a lot of Canes fans out there who thinks he's a bit frail. If we don't resign Reggie I'd hope we pick up another solid back that could legitimately compete for carries.


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Martin Johnson Heade, 1819-1904
The Magnolia Blossom, 1888
Oil on canvas, 38.4 x 61.3 cm (15-1/8 x 24-1/8 in.)
Martin Johnson Heade initially became known for his New England landscapes and still lifes of Brazilian hummingbirds and orchids. Later in life, in 1883, he moved to Florida, which marked an important turning point in his career. Of the new flowers that interested him, the giant magnolia became the chief theme of his late still lifes.
In this painting, he gives the voluptuous blossom an added note of luxury by placing it on a generous and striking red cloth. The flower and leaves are perfect, without natural flaws that would mar their surfaces. The color contrasts, the crisp edges of both leaves and petals, and the realistic treatment of light give the forms a strong presence and heighten their symbolic sensuality.
U.S. Senator George Hearst of California, Washington, D.C.
Given on May 2, 1890, to Peter Petersen Toft, London
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SodaStream, an Israeli company producing a do-it-yourself, counter-top seltzer and soda maker, has been marketing its ware as a "green alternative" to soda cans and bottles. But buyer beware: SodaStream's main production site is in Mishor Edomim, a settlement and industrial zone in the occupied West Bank, on confiscated Palestinian land. The company exploits Palestinian labor and sells it's product with a "Made in Israel" label.
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datanommer: Making Fedora metrics more transparent
I kind of surprised myself when I realized I hadn't blogged about this yet. I talked about it with Max, I talked about it with folks in #fedora-infrastructure, and I'm giving a talk at SELF that circles around this very project.
The Fedora Project, from the beginning of its collection of statistics surrounding itself, has been open and transparent about the numbers we get and how we get them.
There's just one problem with that: a lot of the actual raw data isn't publicly available.
Of course, we don't want to go about publishing raw httpd access logs to public locations. We don't want everybody to be able to see the IP addresses that visit fedoraproject.org. But we do want people to be able to come up with a number for themselves that answers questions like "how many distinct IP addresses visited fedoraproject.org between January 4 at 4:32 a.m. and February 2 and 6:28 p.m.?" without giving access to our log servers to everybody.
Or, even if the data is publicly available, it's difficult to get that data because the application doesn't provide an API of sorts (Mailman, for example). Writing a screen scraper for Mailman is non-trivial.
What if there was a central API that held raw data about the everyday activity of the Fedora community?
I plan to write that. And it shall be called "datanommer." It'll use the TG2 stack, at the request of Infrastructure, and, although it will be designed around Fedora's existing infrastructure, will be agnostic so that other free software projects can use it right out of the box.
Here's a quick summary of how it'll work.
- Applications that already make log files will have those transferred to our log servers by normal means. Applications that don't already make log files will either use an extension, module or the like to write a log file, or an external script will create a log file, which will then be transferred to the log servers.
- A cron job will populate a database used for datanommer based on those log entries.
- The TG2 front end of datanommer will provide a RESTful API to access the data in the database. Applications that provide data and what data they provide to datanommer will be automatically documented for maximum usability.
At first glance, this may seem like a lot of hoops just to get some data. But here's some reasons we're doing it this way, specifically:
- Less load on the app servers. If we programmed datanommer to collect data from each application about once per hour, the app servers and databases would be under somewhat heavy load while that data is generated.
- If datanommer is down for some reason, it doesn't matter, because data entry is done directly to the database.
- If the database is down for some reason, it doesn't matter. The cron job will just wait another hour to populate the databases.
- If the log servers are down for some reason, it doesn't matter. Logs are generated locally on each app server, much like httpd. The log servers will go through and pick up the logs when they get around to it.
- If the applications are down for some reason, they won't be generating any data anyway, so it doesn't matter. :)
For the end-user, accessing the data will be extremely easy. Since a REST API is just based on query parameters, you don't have to be an expert to download data. It'll be encoded in JSON so it's easy to use in any language (especially Python, the lingua franca of Fedora Infrastructure.)
Of course, your thoughts about this process are definitely wanted. You can comment on this blog post to leave your suggestions.
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Where did you come up with this at? The Pro or somewhere else???Thanks for the responses everyone.
I honestly don't know all of the steps that the pro took in completing force fetch. Maybe that's my fault for not asking, especially so if I was going to continue the training myself rather than sending back to the pro for more advanced work. Lesson learned.
Based on the posts above, I tried to following:
Put down a ladder of bumpers out to about 25 yards, 5 yards for the first bumper.
Took him from kennel to heel and let him see the bumpers
Commanded dead and back, he went to the first bumper and brought it right back
Repeated until he made it to the end of the bumper ladder
Started all over again and he completed 12 retrieves with no issues
Tried it on a pile and his only real "challenge" was shopping the pile but this was for a split second (nose vs. mouth) and he was hurrying back to me, not stand over the pile trying things on and dropping bumpers until he found the one he liked best.
Next I sat the pup about 5 yards in front of me with the ladder set up behind him. I commanded back and he too 3 steps to me then turned and ran to first bumper.This was much shorter than he was traveling before as he would run all the way to me originally before heading out to the pile.
I think I will try the rope idea as I do think he understands the command but has this "hitch" that needs to be corrected.
I will report back after trying the rope concept for a few days, simplifying the drill until he understands that he needs to immediately turn and head to the pile/bumper ladder.
Thanks and any additional advice is appreciated.


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The iPhone has had a 3.5 inch screen since its release. That probably isn't going to change.
Every app in the App Store is made with the loving fact that it will work on all iPod Touches and iPhones alike. Why is this? Because the screen sizes are all the same. Some apps have adapted for the retina display, some are still running on the resolution of the iPhone 3GS and older. They all have one thing in common; a 3.5 inch display.
So what is it that makes the iPhone's 3.5 inch screen a hit? That's an interesting question to think about. Especially since there are other phones selling high amounts with absolutely massive screens. The Galaxy S II, pictured above, has a screen that is almost an inch larger than the iPhone 4S's screen.
A designer, named Dustin Curtis has a very good speculation to put into perspective for all of us:
Originally Posted by Dustin Curtis
As indicated by the image above, the average thumb-span of phone users meets the criteria of of the green area when the phone is held in portrait position. As shown, most of the iPhone's screen is very accessible by the thumb when the hand is placed in a comfortable position on the phone. When the same is done on the larger screen, an average sized thumb won't be able to reach without some major extension or wrenching of one's hand.
On the iPhone, there are usually navigation buttons on both the top left and top right of the screen. It's nice to be able to reach both in a tight situation, although on the larger screen the top right navigation button would be inaccessible.
When holding the phone in landscape mode, two hands usually support the phone. So on a larger screen, both thumbs cover most of the area accessible to input data into the phone. In this case, landscape orientation appears to be good for both handsets. The weakness of larger screens is portrait mode where people generally don't use two hands unless it's necessary. It generally feels pretty awkward to hold a small device with two hands. I would find myself using two hands on a larger screen more so than on the iPhone; it seems like that would get pretty inconvenient if I was multitasking and needed my other hand.
I find myself many times using two hands when my arms are propped over a desk. When I'm walking, standing, or laying down, I mostly only use one hand. I think I'm pretty content with this screen size and I'm not sure I'd like a larger screen. The 3.5 inch screen seems to be great for ergonomics.
Where does the 'bigger screen' come to an end? What will happen if a company comes out with a 5.5-6 inch smartphone screen? Why not just buy a 3G tablet? Perhaps the most important question to ask, is, what kind of device are you looking for?
I would have to continue to support the iPhone's current screen size. How do you cope with your 3.5 inch iPod Touch or iPhone screen? Do you own a larger screen? If so leave a comment below on how this perspective made you think about your screen size!
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Women's soccer edged by Boston on Senior Day
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Visiting Boston University (11-5-1, 7-0 AE) scored the game's lone goal 1:07 into the second half and held off Binghamton women's soccer (6-8-1, 0-5-1 AE), 1-0, at the Bearcats Sports Complex on Oct. 14. The Terriers, ranked No. 6 in the Northeast, have won 31 consecutive conference games.
On the deciding play, junior midfielder Megan McGoldrick sent a ball down the left side from near midfield. A Bearcats defender headed the ball away but it fell directly to Boston freshman midfielder Clare Pleuler, who cut to the middle with a burst of speed and unleashed a 19-yard shot that banked in off the far right post.
"I thought we gave a great effort today and on Senior Day we showed good energy and competed very well," head coach Sarah McClellan said. "To hold Boston to 11 shots and generate our own chances ... our players showed lot of discipline. We were knocking at the door and I thought we ran out of time at the end. This performance helps prepare us for our final two games."
The Bearcats matched the five-time reigning conference champions in shots 11-11 and had their best chances early and then late in the contest.
Just 51 seconds into the game, senior striker Jamie Holliday sent a corner kick into the middle where classmate Emily Pape squared up a sharp header that beat the keeper but just sailed wide.
With Binghamton pressing in the final minutes, Holliday chipped a dangerous ball over the top inside the box. With late substitution Samantha Crane charging toward the ball, Boston keeper Andrea Green came out and just punched it clear before dropping Crane to the surface in the collision.
Senior forward Kerry Sullivan had Binghamton's other good chance midway through the second half. She took a pass on the right side from classmate Sarah Furminger, dribbled into the box on the right and unleashed a high, driving shot from 18 yards that Green tipped over the crossbar at the last moment.
Green and Bearcats junior keeper Carrie Martin made four saves apiece.
The Bearcats hit the road for a long two-game swing to Baltimore and then Burlington to finish the regular season. Binghamton plays Oct. 18 at UMBC and then Oct. 21 at Vermont, needing two wins and some help to squeeze into the America East playoffs for the eighth time in the last nine years.
Before the game, Binghamton honored its 12 graduating seniors: Brittany Walsh, Meghan McCarty, Elena Solazzo, Kerry Sullivan, Candice Rowland, Jamie Holliday, Meghan Campbell, Emily Pape, Sarah Furminger, Amanda Rittmeier, Taylor McCavanagh and Alyssa Staubitz.
"It's always bittersweet on Senior Day," McClellan said. "You celebrate but also realize it's the last home game for these wonderful student-athletes. I'm proud of this senior class but they know we still have work to do this season and we're looking forward to continuing what we've started."


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| You're going to hear a lot of people telling you that you're taking the easy way out and that you should suck up all the hurt and sadness because you took vows or because it's better for the kids. Ignore them. It takes a huge amount of courage to stand up and demand a better life for yourself, your kids, and, yes, even your ex. Making a change is always harder than sticking with the status quo, so be proud of yourself. As for the kids: They deserve to have happy parents who can actually be present for them -- and they deserve the chance to see what a healthy relationship looks like so they have a shot at having one someday, too.
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| When it's time to tell the kids, share the news together. Try not to demean or blame each other. And if it's within your means, get advice ahead of time from a therapist. How the children react will, of course, depend on their age and temperament, but be prepared for anger, tears, screaming or even silence. They may blame one of you outright (rightly or wrongly). They may blame themselves (the hardest). And if they're older toddlers or young preschoolers, there's a good chance they're not going to get it right away. Which means you'll have some version of this conversation again and again.
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| Obviously, you enter every relationship with your friends and his friends, and when you split, your people go with you. What's harder is dealing with friendships you genuinely shared. For a while, you may still see each other solo, but as time goes on, some of those relationships will fade. Divorce makes people uncomfortable, and sometimes, it's easier for them not to be around it. As unfair as that is and as hard as it may be to let go, it may be for the best. Surround yourself with people can see you for you -- divorce and all. Connect with other moms going through a divorce and separation here .
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| There's something altogether different about post-divorce sex. For one, especially when you're dating or in a new relationship, it can be hot with a capital H. The newness, the freedom, the excitement of being with a person you're really attracted to can make for some serious Os. But what's also different is that for, perhaps for the first time...or at least the first time in a long time...you get to be in charge of your sex life. And that confidence allows you to connect deeply with a new partner -- and with yourself in a whole new way.
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Alternate name: Canadian Black Snakeroot
Family: Apiaceae, Carrot view all from this family
Description Native plant, height one to four feet. Palmate leaves. Whitish-green flowers with sepals longer than petals. Green bur-like fruit, split into two seeds. Biennial or perennial. Spreads primarily by seed.
Flower Late spring / early summer, lasting for approximately three weeks.
Habitat Mesic deciduous woodlands.
Range Eastern United States (excluding Maine), extending north into Quebec and Ontario, and west into Texas and Wyoming.
Discussion A threatened species in Massachusets and Vermont. Other common names: sanicle, short-styled snakeroot.


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Black Carbon
Mitigating Black Carbon
What are we doing about black carbon?
BC's short atmospheric lifetime (days to weeks), combined with its strong warming potential, means that targeted strategies to reduce BC emissions can be expected to provide climate benefits within the next several decades.
In evaluating mitigation options, it is important to remember that BC is emitted with other particles and gases, such as sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), OC and CO2. Some of these co-emitted pollutants exert a cooling effect on climate. This has to be taken into account in evaluating the net effect of BC mitigation options.
The net climate effect of reducing emissions from BC sources on climate depends partly on the relative balance between BC and other co-emitted pollutants. Some combustion sources emit more BC than others. For example, the particles emitted by mobile diesel engines are about 75% BC, while particle emissions from biomass burning are dominated by OC. Reductions in emissions from BC-rich sources have the greatest likelihood of providing climate benefits.
Mitigation actions for BC will produce different climate results depending on the region, season, and sources in the area where emissions reductions occur.
Key U.S. Programs
U.S. mobile source BC emissions are projected to decline by 86% by 2030 due to regulations already promulgated.
BC emissions from mobile diesel engines (including on-road, nonroad, locomotive, and commercial marine engines) in the United States are being controlled through two primary mechanisms:
- emissions standards for new engines, including requirements resulting in use of diesel particulate filters (DPFs) in conjunction with ultra low sulfur diesel fuel; and
- retrofit programs for in-use mobile diesel engines, such as EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign and the SmartWay Transport Partnership Program.
New engine requirements have resulted in a 32% reduction in BC emissions from U.S. mobile sources between 1990 and 2005. As vehicles and engines meeting new regulations are phased into the fleet, a further 86% reduction in BC emissions from mobile sources is projected from 2005 to 2030, leading to a total decline of 90% in BC emissions between 1990 and 2030. Such regulations have been effective in reducing emissions of BC from on-road vehicles (mainly diesel trucks), and nonroad diesel engines, locomotives, and commercial marine vessels. Read more details on EPA's regulatory requirements for mobile sources
Most of the mobile source reductions are concentrated in the diesel fleet, which is responsible for 93% of mobile source BC emissions. Reductions can be achieved via application of diesel particulate filters (DPFs) combined with ultra low sulfur diesel fuel. DPFs typically eliminate more than 90% of diesel PM and can reduce BC by as much as 99%.
Diesel retrofits for in-use engines can achieve additional BC emissions reductions to complement new engine regulations. There are currently available, cost-effective diesel retrofit strategies that can reduce harmful emissions from in-use engines substantially. EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign has provided grant funds to support diesel engine retrofits, repowers, and replacements.
Regulations limiting direct emissions of particles (including BC) affect more than 40 categories of industrial sources in the United States, including coke ovens, cement plants, industrial boilers, and stationary diesel engines. While these standards and emission limits are not targeted toward BC emissions specifically, they are clearly having a positive impact on reducing these emissions.
Analysis of historical data indicates that controls on industrial sources, combined with improvements in technology and broader deployment of cleaner fuels such as natural gas, have helped reduce U.S. black carbon emissions more than 70% since the early 1900s.
Available control technologies and strategies include direct PM2.5 reduction technologies such as fabric filters (baghouses), electrostatic precipitators (ESPs), and diesel particulate filters (DPFs).
Emissions of all pollutants from residential wood combustion (RWC) are currently being evaluated as part of EPA's ongoing review of emissions standards for residential wood heaters, including hydronic heaters, woodstoves, and furnaces.
Mitigation options include providing alternatives to wood, replacing inefficient units or retrofitting existing units. Visit EPA's Burn Wise website for more information.
Open Biomass Burning
Open biomass burning, including both prescribed fires and wildfires, represents a potentially large but less certain portion of the U.S. BC inventory. These sources emit much larger amounts of OC compared to BC. The percent of land area affected by different types of burning is uncertain, as are emissions estimates. Wildfires account for approximately 68% of BC emissions from open biomass burning in the United States, although this varies significantly from year to year.
Appropriate mitigation measures depend on the timing and location of burning, resource management objectives, vegetation type, and available resources. For wildfires, expanding domestic fire prevention efforts may help to reduce BC emissions.
International Efforts
Climate and Clean Air Coalition: On February 16, 2012, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, a new global initiative to seize the opportunity of realizing concrete benefits on climate, health, food and energy resulting from reducing short-lived climate pollutants. The coalition will focus efforts on reducing black carbon, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and methane. The founding coalition partners are Bangladesh, Canada, Ghana, Mexico, Sweden, and the United States, together with the UN Environment Programme. For more information, see: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/02/184055.htm.
Long Range Trans-boundary Air Pollution: An Ad Hoc Expert Group on Black Carbon was initiated to assess the available information on black carbon and articulate a rationale for addressing near-term and regional/Arctic climate change impacts of air pollution along with impacts on human health and ecosystems. The Group concluded that there is general consensus that mitigation of BC will lead to positive regional impacts by reducing BC deposition in areas with snow and ice. There is also general consensus that reducing primary PM will benefit public health. Less certain are the direction and magnitude of the global radiative forcing associated with BC.
You will need Adobe Reader to view the Adobe PDF files on this page. See EPA's PDF page to learn more.
View the complete report from the UNECE (PDF) (25pp, 208k)
Arctic Council: Task Force on Short Lived Climate Forcers: An Assessment of Emissions and Mitigation Options for Black Carbon for the Arctic Council (PDF) (173pp, 4.5 MB) – This report compiles and compares national and global BC emissions inventories, examines emission trends and projections, synthesizes existing policies and programs, and identifies additional emission BC mitigation opportunities for Arctic Council Nations.
United Nations Environment Program:
- Integrated Assessment of Black Carbon and Tropospheric Ozone – The United Nations Environment Program initiated an assessment designed to provide an interface between knowledge and action, science and policy, and to provide a scientifically credible basis for informed decision-making regarding short lived climate forcers.
- Towards an Action Plan for Near-term Climate Protection and Clean Air Benefits (PDF) - This document is designed to inform decision makers about additional opportunities to slow the observed rate of climate change and at the same time achieve air quality benefits over the next two to four decades.
- Near-term Climate Protection and Clean Air Benefits: Actions for Controlling Short-Lived Climate Forcers (PDF) - This report addresses the mitigation of short-lived climate forcers (SLCFs) and its key role in air pollution reduction, climate protection and sustainable development.
The International Maritime Organization Marine Environment Protection Committee
The committee agreed to a work plan on addressing the impact in the Arctic of black carbon emissions from ships and instructed the Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases (BLG) to: develop a definition for black carbon emissions from international shipping; consider measurement methods for black carbon and identify the most appropriate method for measuring black carbon emissions from international shipping; investigate appropriate control measures to reduce the impacts of black carbon emissions from international shipping in the Arctic; and submit a final report to MEPC 65 in 2014.
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Springs Wiggler - Natural Hex
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Fly: Spring Wiggler -Natural Hex
Type: Nymph
History: This pattern was developed in Michigan in the early 1970s for steelhead fishing. I have provided two styles there are many other variations of this classic nymph pattern. One is creme body, and one is tan with gills. Either can be effective.
Where used: All NA lakes and rivers where hexigenia limbata or mysis shrimp are present.
When used: At any time
Species: All that inhabit these waters but has been very effective on great lakes steelhead, salmon, brown trout, rainbow trout, small mouth bass, carp etc.
How to Fish: Dead drifted with a few twitches at the end of the drift to imitate a scurrying nymph from the bottom.
Tying Instructions
This fly can be tied with out eyes, bead head, weighted and unweighted. All have worked.
Hook: Any strong long shanked nymph or steamer hook
Size: from 4 to 10
Tail: Natural color brown or olive squirrel tail or dyed pheasant tail, same as shell back.
Shell Back: Natural color brown or olive squirrel tail or dyed pheasant tail.
Body: yarn, chenille, light brite, or other dubbing in tan, creme, or chartreuse. Some people use other colors also.
Hackle: Brown or olive saddle hackle, or EMU feathers, or pheasant filo plume
Gills- Marabou or pheasant filoplume feathers
1. Weight the hook with some wire or bead head
2. Tie a 1 inch section of tail at the end of the hook starting above the hook point.
3. Tie over that a longer 2-3 inch section of same material as 2 which will become the shell back. I usually place a drop of head cement on the tail and shell back feathers before doing the rest of the fly. It gives this durability and prevents the tail and shell back from coming apart on the river.
4. Tie in the hackle and yarn above the point of the hook where you will start the wrapping of the body and hackle forward to the head.
5. Wrap yarn forward to head and tie off.
6. Wrap hackle forward to head and tie off.
7. If you are going to add gills tie them in the head of the fly now before pulling the shell back over.
8. Trim hackle on the top of the fly before you pull the shell back over.
9. Pull the shell back over
10. Tie down with thread at the head of the fly
11. Whip finish
12. Cement the head
If you can't catch fish in waters where Hex Limbata is present with this fly, well its probably time to go back to golf.
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Re: Which is the best Greek Island holiday destination (Greece)?
I have been to Santorini, Corfu, Rhodes and Skiathos. Corfu was my least favourite,
Lindos in Rhodes I fell in love with
and hope to go back soon. Only thing is it depends on when you are thinking of going, I went in May at the beginning of the season, the first week was quiet so you could really enjoy the town, the 2nd week was packed with people but still a great vibe. The streets are very narrow and no cars are allowed.
If you don't like walking up hills I wouldn't recommend it, it certainly toned up my thighs! It has a couple of small clubs and a good choice of bars and restaurants, I'd say you get a good mix of all ages there, but probably no where near enough nightlife to attract the hard core clubbers, thank god!
Santorini was also lovely
, again I went at the beginning of the season - to Perissa, and it was a bit too quiet, but it really depends on what you are after. Note Santorini has black volcanic sand and it's rocky under the water so not great for a paddle.
Skiathos island is small
, I stayed in the town and had the best time. More traditional up the hill and cheaper, the bars and clubs along the front are pricey,
but it does have a great atmosphere
, and a plane landing you won't forget in a a hurry!
Re: Best resorts in Canary Islands
Imagine a British flag on a message board. Imagine it saying "English Breakfast" and featuring a picture of some greasy sausages and stale looking ham and eggs.
Now, multiply it, so that it appears on every other door way, in every other restaurant in the centre of town... "Proper Sunday Lunch", "British pub food", "British Bar", "Sky sports".
I had a beer - Una Cerveza por favor...? the guy says "Whut??? ENGLISH mate, speak ENGLISH..". If you like beer bellies and tattoos, and people getting drunk all over the place, go to the Canaries....
I was in Fuerteventura, and there's nothing interesting or exotic about anything - except maybe the beaches. And the volcanic black sand beaches. There's no spanish food, tapas, or anything remotely like it.
The sea is beautiful but f-r-r-r-r-eeeeezing, even in summer....!!! We got so bored or the puppet shows and magic shows, and "pick a card" and "rock the boat", one day, we drove until we found something. It was a totally German town, with German beer, and wursts... so.. spend one exotic day eating sourkraut.
So, if you want to know how your granny went on hols - go to the canaries.
Re: Best diving spots for beginners?
Manguistu - I think the place you mention is just of Vamizi Island, within the Quirimbas Archipelago in the calm, cyclone free waters off the coast of northern Mozambique. Neptune's Arm, where coral gardens tumble down the edge of a sheer cliff so crowded with fish you can hardly see the view, is one of the top ten dive sites in the world.
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Hi, The baby elephant orphanage and the giraffe feeding centre are great--both a little way outside city centre. (earlier poster included link to those.) I also enjoyed visiting the Kazuri Bead place. Kazuri was set up to provide jobs and health insurance for single mothers, and now exports brilliant jewelry around the world. Kazuri, Langata giraffe centre and Karen Blixen sights are all relatively close so would make a nice day out of town. A little less typical, but I also enjoyed a brief drive through the Kibera slum as a lifestyle contrast to the shady lanes of Karen and Langata. My friend Jacob is a Luo and a taxi driver and took me through the Luo section of Kibera, which he decided was safe enough for a white lady from NZ.
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You didn't mention if it was in the USA or Europe. In the USA I think Steamboat, Crested Butt and Beaver Creek do the best with families. Steamboat-stay on the mountain next to the gondola lift. There are plenty of buses into town. Crested Butt, stay at the base of the mountain or look at Treasury Point Condos. It is a great complex with pool and NICE! Directly on the bus loop to the slopes and town. Beaver Creek, stay in the village. For Europe we love Saas Fe, Switzerland. It is on the flip side from Zermatt. Fly into Geneve. Train up the mt. Stay at Hotel Christiana, a wonderful family hotel with the best rates. You can ski here for a week including all meals CHEAPER than a week in Colorado without meals etx...
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Its never a problem to enter one's own country on a valid passport, even if it expires soon. Returning to Canada might be the issue, but as you have Permanent Residence Status they cannot prevent re-entry. My call - and it is my opinion not a statement of fact - is that you will be fine. I would however apply for the new passport in the meantime, and carry the invoice with you on your trip.
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Cruise passengers visiting several countries on a voyage can face different visa requirements from each destination. Getting the right information and preparing accordingly can be the difference between enjoying those exotic ports of call, or being confined to ship's quarters.
So, do you need a visa for your upcoming cruise?
This is one of the most commonly asked travel questions, both on the
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What nationality are the passengers?
Which countries are they visiting?
Are they disembarking the cruise ship at the various ports of call?
Or simply transiting through?
All these considerations must be taken into account. What follows, here, is a rough guide to making sure that when planning your cruise vacation you stay informed and on top of the visa requirements for your trip. It is vital to remember that cruise companies ultimately
will not accept responsibility
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your responsibility
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Firstly, before the issue of visas is addressed, it is almost certain that you will need to be in possession of a valid passport in order to undertake your cruise. While historically it has been possible for some passengers (chiefly US or Canadian citizens) to undertake cruises with some other form of photo identity on them increasingly, it is becoming mandatory for all cruise line passengers to carry a passport. Possessing a passport
that is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your scheduled return
is a fail-safe method of ensuring that you will
have legitimate, globally-accepted identification on you while you travel.
Planning far ahead
Moving on to visa matters, it is worth mentioning that it's probably a fortunate thing about most cruise trips, that they have to be booked long in advance. While the reason for this is of course due to limited space and availability, if you
have to do some leg-work in terms of organising visas, it is at least handy to be able to use this 'waiting period' to secure your travel documentation.
When booking your cruise, you will choose between a variety of itineraries offered by the cruise line company. This pre-determined itinerary will indicate exactly which countries you will visit on your cruise, and how long you will spend at each of the ports of call.
It is at this stage that you can begin to research the visa requirements for your trip. In fact, most reputable cruise companies will provide you with a letter detailing this information
finalising your booking just remember to tell them the nationality of the passport you will be travelling on.
Specific visa requirements for cruise passengers
And this is where the question of
visa requirements becomes a little tricky... By way of example, let's say two friends one of whom holds a South African passport, the other an American passport have booked a Mediterranean cruise, that will take them to Greece, Italy and Spain. The American traveller will not require a visa for this cruise, as they are allowed to spend up to three months in Schengen member states without a visa. The South African traveller, on the other hand, will have to secure a multiple-entry Schengen visa for the cruise, issued by the country in which they are due to spend the longest period of time.
However, now let's say the same two friends want to take another cruise, to Brazil. This time around, the South African traveller wouldn't require a visa for a stay of up to 90 days in the country; while the American traveller would have to secure a Brazilian tourist visa before leaving home.
A third example would see the two friends book a cruise to Syria. The travellers do their research, and discover that they both require visas to enter Syria however, because the American friend has visited Israel in the past, and still has an Israeli tourist stamp in her passport, her visa application will be denied, while the South African's wouldn't.
Finally, it is also worth bearing in mind that some countries such as Turkey stipulate different visa rules for 'ordinary tourists' and cruise ship passengers. In the case of Turkey provided that tourists enter and leave on the same ship a 'blanket visa' will be issued to the cruise line, covering all passengers on board. In cases such as this, passengers will (ordinarily) not be allowed to spend the night off-ship, and may even be restricted to hanging around the port area.
Thus, with all the possible permutations involved, it is impossible to generate a definitive set of rules for visa requirements for cruise ship passengers. Rather, these requirements will vary according to the
passenger's nationality and their itinerary.
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The easiest way to conduct your research into the matter, of course once you've decided on your itinerary is simply to look up the countries you'll be visiting on the
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Be wary of relying on so-called 'official websites', as often these can be out-of-date, or simply inaccurate.
Please remember that the process of applying for a visa which, more often than not, will be done at the embassy of the country you intend on visiting, in your country of origin can be lengthy. Ensure that you leave yourself plenty of time (
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confirmation of your cruise booking
i.e. be required to show proof of onward or return travel in order to be issued your visa.
Re: When to go and where to stay in Goa?
North Goa has big trance parties and more of a backpacker/budget traveller scene. Goa is all about cafes, restaurants, bars, clothes stalls, markets and miles amd miles of relatively unspoiled beach. There are still active fishing villages and local communities mixed in with the resorts of differing styles and sizes. You can hire mopeds or motorbikes (if you are experinced confident!) to explore inland Goa too or arrange excursions to the ever expanding Anjuna Market, to some waterfalls, to Old Goa's catholic churches etc. If you want a wide range of eateries and something like watersports on offer then pick one of the larger places such as Calangute, or Baga. From Palolem you can go on Dolphin watching boat trips. It depends what appeals to your children - one recommendation - stay somewhere that also has a pool, sometimes the hawkers on the beach can disturb your beach time by persistantly trying to sell you stuff - mind you fresh fruit and cold drinks can be welcome, but it is nice to be able to retreat to the pool and if your kids don't like waves. On some stretches of beach the waves can get quite big somedays. I really enjoyed watching the local fishermen hauling in their catch by hand whilst dogs stood by to run off with the fish that escaped the net.
Re: Best time to travel Bali, Indonesia visit
Hi Lizl,
Generally, the best time to travel to Indonesia is during the dry season, between April and October. Bali has numerous, year-round, attractions to offer: reef snorkelling, diving, surfing, cultural sights, and of course sun tanning on the white-sand beaches. Other water sports include fishing, kayaking, water-skiing, cruising and dolphin viewing. The only limit is your imagination!
See the wordtravels.com
Travel Guide to Bali
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