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GyPSy Guide GPS driving tour of Oahu is an excellent way to enjoy a sightseeing trip to explore the entire island. There are 340+ audio points that play automatically, featuring what to see, stories, tips and advice. All the benefits of a guided tour, the freedom to drive yourself. TOUR GUIDE AS YOU DRIVE AROUND OAHU If you like driving yourself when you go sightseeing, GyPSy Guide™ tour apps allow you to enjoy a guided tour experience while remaining totally independent. By driving yourself, you'll be able to get from place to place faster, see more things and not be tied to anyone else's schedule. DON'T MISS OUT ON THE BEST SIGHTS AND STORIES The tour apps use your device's location abilities to play the commentary AUTOMATICALLY. All you have to do is drive, listen and decide which places you want to stop at. Our tour guides have created an insightful and entertaining tour of Oahu. We'll recommend the best places to experience and some great locations that most visitors will drive by. PLAYS AUTOMATICALLY GyPSy Guide knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays commentary automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. EXPLORE LIKE A LOCAL It's just like having a local friend to show you around. And that friend just happens to be a professional tour guide. GREAT VALUE The same information you would get on a bus tour or from a guide book, for just a fraction of the price. And you control the itinerary and schedule. WORKS OFFLINE No data, cellular or even wireless network connection needed while touring. Download over Wi-Fi before you tour. Anyone can use them with no need for roaming data – even visiting from another country. DRIVING TOUR ROUTE The tour has commentary everywhere on the island that you will want to explore and you can go either way around the island. We recommend dividing the island into at least 2 driving days. Start at Waikiki or join anywhere along the routes. 1) Island Circle Tour. Worth a full day on its own. Major highlights on this tour include the North Shore Beaches, Dole Plantation, Laie, Chinamans Hat, ByodoIn Temple, Pali Lookout and more. If you start early you can combine with the Beaches and Volcanoes Tour. Drive either clockwise or counter-clockwise around the island. 2) Beaches & Volcanoes Tour. Complete in a half day, or make lots of stops to easily fill a full day. Places to see include Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, Kailua, Lanikai, Pali Lookout, Punchbowl Crater and more. Hanauma Bay is closed Tuesdays. 3) There is also commentary and directions to drive from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor. If staying at the Disney resort or Ko Olina, there is commentary going that way too. There's much more to see as we drive and GyPSy will be you very own tour guide all the way. NOTES Download the app on Wi-Fi from your network at home or use any free Wi-Fi network. Because the app is filled with audio commentary and maps, its larger than "normal" apps. Many phone/data networks may block the download because of size - so its important to download over a Wi-Fi network. ++ Continued use of GPS running in the background increases battery usage - we strongly recommend taking a cigarette style DC outlet car charger. This is much better than simply plugging into the USB port in a vehicle. ** iPad users - please note that WiFi-only iPads will not activate the commentary automatically. Any iPhone or network-capable iPad (WiFi + Cellular - whether you have a network connection or not) will work just fine. ABOUT US GyPSy Guide™ produce award winning audio tours along scenic drives around the world. Enjoyed by travelers who prefer to set their own pace and itinerary on vacation, but enjoy a fun, informative and educational guided experience. Our goal is to provide a great introduction to the region and perhaps inspire you to learn more and return. None of our apps include paid advertising or placements for benefit.Read more +
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The Spring Framework became the de-facto standard for developing enterprise Java applications, and its radical simplicity was fundamental to its success. Why the "radical" simplicity? Because at the time, it was hard to imagine how creating such applications could be made simple.
By tackling issues such as portability, understanding the importance of cross-cutting concerns, and making it trivial to develop automated tests, Spring allowed developers to focus on what matters: what makes their application unique.
As I was pulling together my presentation for SpringOne2GX 2012, I reflected on the parallels between Spring's success and the direction we were going with EM4J. Why did Spring succeed? Why did simplification win? Where are we replicating these patterns within VMware, vFabric, and Java?
In short, complexity is expensive, and simplification has many economic benefits. By giving people better, simpler, and easier to use tools to help build, run, and manage applications, we create economic advantages.
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MWC announcement coming down soon
A statement is coming soon from the Mountain West Conference office, presumably tied to the MWC presidents meeting in Las Vegas.
Expansion, as usual, is the hottest topic of speculation. Utah State and San Jose State are among the latest rumored candidates.
Other topics could be any change in the MWC's television arrangements.
Incidentally, the BCS just sent out an announcement that the non-automatic qualifying conferences get a record $24.72 million distribution in BCS revenues. This is a result of TCU's participation in the Rose Bowl, the grandaddy of all bowl payouts.
The MWC shares with the other non-AQ conferences although the participating conference will get the lion's share.


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For something as slow, frumpy, and basic in its utilitarian intent, the old VW Rabbit diesel pickup sure does have a lot of fans. Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe 1981 edition is the rare one that hasn't been shown affection in the form of questionable mods, but will you all be fans of its price?
As I noted, the seller of yesterday's custom 2004 Caddy Escalade Convertible has had less luck trying to move it than has that Chinese guy who's offering to pay for somebody - a dude - to marry his attractive but extremely lesbian daughter. And while unwilling-lesbodad has had to up his ante, the Escalade has seen its price slashed, time and time again. I guess they'll just need to keep hacking because according to 89% of you, at $24,990 they haven't cut enough.
It's pretty obvious that the Chinese dad-dude is unwilling to accept the fact that his daughter doesn't want the D, and another obvious example of such oblivious behavior has been Volkswagen's recent take on the U.S. market, a nut that the German company seems unable to crack. Even today, the company's labor chief calls the U.S. operations a disaster, echoing claims made by head of U.S. operations, Michael Horn, who says their parent "pays little heed to the dynamics of the U.S. market."
That wasn't always the case however, and at one time VW gave America just what it wanted, and what America wanted was a small, fuel-efficient and capable pickup, and one with wrap-around turn signals to boot!
The VW Golf (Rabbit in the U.S.) was the company's replacement for the so-long-in-the-tooth-it-might-as-well-be-on-exibit-at-the-Page-Museum Type 1, or Beetle to its friends. Originally styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro's ItalDesign, the Golf was simple, classic, and would one day become just as iconic a model for the German company as did the Bug.
But all good things must be meddled with and when VW decided to build the cars here in the states, at their spankin' new Westmoreland PA plant, they also decided to make the car more American, or what then VW Executive Werner Schmidt referred to as 'malibuing.'
The American Rabbit soon sprouted rectangular headlamps bookended by amber corner lamps, and set into a grille with a heavy chrome frame. Out back, the tail lights grew wide as a stereotypical American ass, while the side markers gained pointless bright detailing.
Inside was even worse as the Germans thought color coordinating the dash, doors and seats would be in the Americans' best interests. Along the way however, Volkswagen also introduced a nifty little pickup.
This 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup - or Caddy to those elsewhere - exhibits all the noted Americanizations. It's also a diesel, and that sturdy 52-horse 1.6-litre is the beneficiary here of a number of new parts. Sure, zero to sixty in these is something best timed by glacial ablation, but it'll still get you to the next light, just like everybody else.
Described in the ad as an older restoration on top of 233,000 miles, the car looks pretty good from the outside, even sporting a nice set of period-correct GTi wheels. The green paint also appears presentable, and it seems to have all its trim and rubber bits.
The inside isn't so nice, the seats looking like they've been re-covered at some point by Buffalo Bill from the Silence of the Lambs. Still, there's a 5-speed stick, and here too resides a GTi wheel.
The little trucklet is said to be free of rust save for a couple of spots, and it does have its current tags. The seller is asking $5,000 for his little Rabbit, and here's your chance to hop to it and say if that's a deal. What do you think, is five grand a good price for this Vee-Dub? Or, is that price too high for a Caddy Snack?
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The garage in Palo Alto where HP was born was the workplace of only two employees, the founders. Yet, to keep their core beliefs front and center as they tinkered and toiled, they posted a sign that articulated the guiding principles they shared:
- Believe you can change the world.
- Work quickly, keep the tools unlocked, work whenever.
- Know when to work alone and when to work together.
- Share tools, ideas. Trust your colleagues.
- No Politics. No bureaucracy. (These are ridiculous in a garage.)
- The customer defines a job well done.
- Radical ideas are not bad ideas.
- Invent different ways of working.
- Make a contribution every day. If it doesn't contribute, it doesn't leave the garage.
- Believe that together we can do anything.
- Invent.
Succinct and to the point, the overarching core beliefs were to work together, invent useful things, and let the customer be the final arbiter. These principles are just as applicable today for start-ups as they are for established companies.
They also bear more than a passing resemblance to the foundational tenets of the Agile movement, although I think HP's principles are far more positively and clearly stated than the Agile manifesto. But even putting Agile aside, I would expect to see the HP rules in any enlightened software development organization or on any programming project even if it consists of just two people.
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Advances in Science
Thinking is essential to recognize the wonders and
beauties surrounding us. The Qur'an invites people to ponder so
as to see the signs of Allah encompassing them. This is the only
way to appreciate Allah's superior wisdom and power, which He
manifests in living beings. Subtleties concealed in the creation
of the heavens, Earth, animals, plants, and human beings deserve
our deep thought. In the following verses, Allah invites people
to think on these subtleties:
He Who created the seven heavens in layers.
You will not find any flaw in the creation of the All-Merciful.
Look again-do you see any gaps? (Surat al-Mulk: 3)
Man has only to look at what he was created
from. (Surat at-Tariq: 5)
Have they not looked at the camel-how it
was created? And at the sky-how it was raised up? And at the mountains-how
they were embedded? And at the earth-how it was smoothed out?
(Surat al-Ghashiyya: 17-20)
Complying with Allah's commands, which encourage
people to think, analyze, and research, will open new scientific
horizons. These very developments, which flourish wherever people
live according to the real spirit of the Qur'an's moral teachings,
will be evident in the Golden Age, a time of unprecedented scientific
In the Golden Age, the major factor that will enable
such scientific development will be science's purification from
some dogmas and erroneous goals. In recent centuries, such bigoted
beliefs as materialist philosophy and Darwinism have impeded scientific
progress. Many scientists concentrated their efforts on proving
entirely mistaken assumptions, and great amounts of effort and time
have been wasted. In the Golden Age, the scientific world will embrace
the fact that Allah created the universe and everything that it
contains. This will allow science to be practiced on sound foundations.
Available resources that were used to support Darwin's fantasies
or to produce chemical weapons and nuclear bombs will be channeled
to humanity's service in compliance with Allah's consent. Aware
that serving humanity will earn Allah's good pleasure, scientists
will engage in more fruitful research.
Developments in Genetics
Each development in the Golden Age will lead to great
advances in medicine. The discovery of the structure of DNA in
the mid-twentieth century opened new horizons in medicine and
biology. Similarly, all scientific and technological developments
in the Golden Age will add momentum to medical studies, minimize
errors, shorten the time required for an accurate diagnosis, and
enable patients to receive the optimum treatment.
Genetics, which will be the science of this new century,
will be the impetus behind medical advances. Studies on the human
DNA code seek to disclose the genetic causes of many diseases.
One goal of the Human Genome Project, originally planned to last
for 15 years and being worked upon by thousands of scientists
from more than eight countries, is to identify the genes in human
DNA and thereby uncover its mysteries. Determining the sequences
of human DNA's 3 billion chemical base pairs, entering this information
in databases, and using the related technologies to serve science
will open a new era. The project's primary goals are to protect
people against disease by altering the DNA code, predetermining
how the body responds to medicines, and ensuring protection by
predetermining every human beings' weaknesses. Devising medicines
solely for an individual's needs, as well as forming a database
of genetic features and a genetic card for a person, are also
on the scientists' agenda. As science can progress only as far
as Allah wills, we should not be worried about such undertakings,
as many people are today. Such research either will succeed and
benefit humanity, or fail due to Allah's will.
Thanks to these developments, doctors will be able
to detect minute differences of the same diseases and then use individualized
treatment procedures or techniques. As a result, people living in
the Golden Age will not suffer from maltreatment and feel desperate.
Everyone will immediately receive the appropriate medical assistance,
for ideal morality and good conduct complies with the duty to help
patients and save their lives. In the Golden Age, enhancing an individual's
health and quality of life will be of primary importance.
Advances in Medicine
People guided by the Qur'an's values consider human
life to be very precious. In a society of believers, therefore,
people pay great attention to issues related to human health.
Regardless of their status or qualities, anyone, whether rich
or poor, young or old, will receive the treatment he or she deserves.
All solutions will be exhausted, and great sacrifices will be
made to save a person's life, for according to the Qur'an's values,
people receive great rewards for trying to treat and cure those
who are sick so that they might have healthier and fuller lives.
So We decreed for the tribe of Israel that
if someone kills another person-unless it is in retaliation for someone
else or for causing corruption in the earth-it is as if he had murdered
all mankind. And if anyone gives life to another person, it is as
if he had given life to all mankind. (Surat al-Ma'ida: 32)
In compliance with this verse, Muslims in the Golden
Age will make serious efforts to develop and implement workable
strategies to promote quality health care for all and to ensure
that patients receive optimal care.
Advances in City Planning
In the twenty-first century, scientists will strive
to spread the use of more efficient technology further afield.
One of today's primary goals is to use computer technology
to assist people with basic day-to-day tasks, tasks that are otherwise
unrelated to technology and thus minimize the labor force. Many
technological devices, thought to be limited to science fiction
movies only, have already been incorporated into our lives and
started to offer comfort. Maintaining cities by making use of
computer technology, which will change the faces of cities today
immensely, will be instrumental in monitoring infrastructure systems;
handling urgent help needs, traffic, and city planning; and improving
security and health services. People will not waste time by waiting
in lines to receive public services, for all sorts of administrative
information related to a person will be available in computers.
Thanks to earthquake-resistant technologies, buildings
will be able to survive severe earthquakes. Now, a single intense
jolt can reduce an entire city to heaps of rubble. In the Golden
Age, however, both the construction systems and materials will,
by Allah's Will, help buildings withstand intense shakes. In this
way, technology will ensure people's security and make it easier
for them to cope with urgent situations.
Due to changes in energy resources, every city will
become an energy-generating unit. In this context, they will rely
heavily on wind and solar power, and especially upon solar reactors
for purifying drinking water, and generating electricity and heat.
These renewable energy sources will meet all of humanity's needs
and reduce energy transportation between different cities and
countries. Coastal cities will obtain their energy from water
or wind, thereby ending their problems related to environmental
pollution. In cities, people will grow all kinds of food through
hydroponics (growing plants without soil) and aquaponics (growing
plants in water).
Furthermore, there will be great improvements in
the way cities look. Their cleaning and ordering will be maintained
via computers, and their appearance will change, for greening
the cities will become a policy. The congestion, pollution, and
chaos dominating our contemporary urban areas results from our
distance from the Qur'an's concept of morality. When people adhere
to the Qur'an, they seek to establish an environment similar to
that of Paradise. They always think about how to improve and better
their surroundings, and thank Allah for the great comfort, relief,
and beauty He has granted. In return, they receive more of the
beauties that Allah promises to His servants who give thanks:
And when your Lord announced: "If you are
grateful, I will certainly give you increase, but if you are ungrateful,
My punishment is severe." (Surah Ibrahim: 7)
In another verse, Allah warns the people of `Imran,
who lived in a very beautiful city:
"Eat of your Lord's provision and give
thanks to Him: a bountiful land and a forgiving Lord." (Surah
Saba: 15)
Scientists are currently working
on chips that can conduct DNA tests for identification.
A piece of hair or skin taken from the crime scene is
tested on this little chip, and the result is matched
with data bank. The process delivers quick and reliable
In an environment where people are guided by the Qur'an's
values, human life is considered very precious. For this
reason, in a society of believers, people pay the utmost
attention to issues of human health. The latest technology
is used in treatments and operations. All solutions are
exhausted and great sacrifices are made to save a person's
One of the technological breakthroughs in medicine is picturing
the area on which an operation is carried out by sending
a powerful source of light into an organism through fiber
optic cables.
The Golden Age
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The Arts in the Golden
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from Living by the Qu'ran's Morality
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Janick Lemieux and Pierre Bouchard are on the first leg of an epic cycle journey NOMADS² from northern Europe to the southern tip of South Africa in search of indigenous nomadic peoples.
Janick Lemieux and Pierre Bouchard are no strangers to long cycle journeys. The Canadian couple previously spent six years on a 60,000 km 'cyclovolcanic' quest around the Pacific. For this trip, their plan is to cycle 35,000 km from Nordkapp Norway to Cape Agulhas, South Africa via 50 countries and dozens of nomadic groups.
"We're embarking on an epic ride and a true voyage of exploration!"
So far they've already cycled across Norway and encountered the Sami reindeer herders.
"We snaked our way up north amidst its jaw-dropping fjords and celestial plateaus jutted with glaciated peaks and entered Sami (Lapland), traditional territory of the first nomads on our list, and were riding on the lookout for reindeer, their summer pastures and their herders," the pair say in their latest dispatch.
Besides Norway, they've also cycled across Finland's wilderness. "It's a land of magnificent taiga forests speckled with a multitude of lakes, vital marshes, and vast expanses of tundra covering summits and upper reaches of tunturis or fells. Reaching some 800 m above sea level, the venerable bald ridges are the sole survivors of billion of years old lofty mountain ranges. With their abundant lichens and few mosquitoes, they provide ideal summer grounds for reindeer. It's been a real immersion in this amazing land," they add.
It's not just remote indigenous peoples whom the pair have met. They also managed time for an encounter with an equally engaging team of individuals – the workforce at Suunto's HQ in Vantaa, Finland. We wished them the best of luck in their onward journey.
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Hi - 2002 996: Scoured the lists but can't find this particular cluster problem anywhere. In short, my salvage cluster shows a list of errors on start up but my original was fine.... Here's the details. My current cluster shows an intermittent airbag failure warning on the led screen followed by the idiot light. It usually occurs at start up, clears at the stalk and the idiot light remains on, but flickers on occasion. My mechanic had ruled out everything he could related to the airbag warnings and since he didn't have a spare cluster, couldn't swap to test for that. I personally purchased a salvage cluster, removed the battery terminals, installed it and it came to life (I'm also having to buy replacement connector housings because mine disintegrated). The problem is the info screen pretty much scrolled through a variety of issues like oil pressure feedback, temp feedback, fuel feedback, etc. The oil pressure gage was also unresponsive. I expected the odometer to be wrong, but didn't expect all the errors. I also started the car and while it ran, it did run rough, sputtered a bit. Do I have a bad salvaged cluster? Does the cluster need to be programmed (beside the odometer)?
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Welcome everyone to another installment highlighting the wonderful world of fragile Porsche parts!
Have both 17" and 18" wheels and have recently lost the metal Center Cap logo medallion off of one wheel of each size.
While removing the other center caps every remaining medallion fell right off in my hand.
Metal medallion secured with a random dab of some type of adhesive.
We have reached the end of lifespan of whatever adhesive the Center Cap supplier used to keep precious colored metal medallions stuck to those cheap plastic caps.
Anyone know how to remove old adhesive?
Anyone have any idea what adhesive to replace it with?
Anyone know how much the Porsche/Piech families made selling replacement center caps last year?
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Okay this is REALLY specific.
The adjustable tension cable on the drivers side of my cabriolet disconnected at the top where it threads (8mm) into the top frame, not at the bottom where it snaps onto the ball.
The is a larger diameter (10mm?) clean smooth painted hole where the cable needs to thread in, which leads to the presumption that there was a nut on the back side?
Searched all over including removing driver's side rear 'door' panel and fishing around with a magnet but no loose nut found.
Looks like getting to back side of this frame casting would entail a major disassembly of the cabriolet top frame?
Also, what does this clip that goes over hydraulic cylinder do?
Right side clips is in place about halfway down length of cylinder.
Left side clip was down around the base of the shaft.
Replacing it where there appears to be a shiny spot looks like it would interfere with the cabriolet top potentiometer arm.
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Right cable threaded into frame at top
Missing cable location
Smooth clean painted hole in top frame where 8mm cable end is supposed to thread in
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America's Canyonlands Express
About United States
Some of America's most arid landscapes are also its most compelling. You'll discover how the many natural wonders of America's Southwest capture the heart and soul on this nine-day tour, which begins and ends in Las Vegas. Explore trails that meander alongside towering cliffs in Utah's Zion National Park and visit Horseshoe Bend to learn how the rock is shaped by the flow of the Colorado River. There is, of course, a requisite visit to the Grand Canyon with plenty of free time to explore the park's stunning views and trails at one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
What's Included
All national park and national monument fees. Zion National Park visit. Glen Canyon Dam visit. Horseshoe Bend scenic viewpoint stop. 4×4 tour with local Navajo guide (Monument Valley). White House Trail hike (Canyon de Chelly). Petrified Forest National Park visit. Grand Canyon visit with sunset at the rim. Free time in Las Vegas. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Hike among Zion National Park's towering cliffs, Explore Navajo tribal lands on a 4×4, Admire colourful wood in Petrified Forest National Park, Take in sunset at the rim of the Grand Canyon
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The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
In order to cover the vast distance in North America to be able to visit several different parks and cities along our trip, we will have a couple of long driving days.
All walks and hikes proposed by our CEO will be easy to moderate level. You may choose to participate or not, but exploring our national parks on foot is part of our way of travelling. It's a healthy way to discover North America's beauty and landscape.
Please note that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21 and in Canada, 19 (with Alberta and Quebec at 18). Many bars and clubs will ask for ID at the door, therefore listening to live music in certain bars or spending a night out is not possible when you are under the legal age, even if you don't plan on consuming alcohol. Drinking laws in both countries are strictly enforced and our CEOs are unable to help those under age obtain alcohol of any kind.
While this should not stop those under legal drinking age from booking a tour, it is important to note that if a traveller is under-age there are certain optional nighttime activities that they may not legally be able to participate in. When trying to book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration when booking a tour that visits several big cities.
Las Vegas is known for glitz and glamour, and is an adult's playground for the senses. However, hotel standards are different than in many other cities. Most hotels have an onsite casino, and smoking is permitted indoors. Although we only use non-smoking rooms on our tours and do our best to offer a smoke free environment, please be aware that standards may result in smoke permeating non-smoking areas of hotels.
Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The CEO will be the group manager, leader and driver – this person is experienced in the routes travelled and will organize and lead the meal preparations and has experience in cooking a variety of local and international dishes for large groups.
As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. They will also offer suggestions for things to do and to see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends.
While our CEOs are trained and have resources to assist them along the way, the United States is the fourth largest country on the planet, and it is impossible for them to know everything about this massive country. We recommend local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting – we think it's the best of both worlds
Please note that specific tour guide licenses are required to guide in certain cities and regions, and as such, our CEOs will oftentimes provide brief orientation walks to point out useful places like supermarkets, main squares and ATMs but for more specific or in depth destination information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Group Size Notes
Max 14, avg 10
Meals Included
2 dinners
Air-conditioned private vehicle, 4×4 vehicle, walking.
About our Transportation
We use 15-passenger vans for up to 14 people plus the CEO/Driver for all our of our trips in North America. For groups of 8 and more travellers, we also use a trailer to carry luggage and camping equipment.
These vans are durable vehicles that allow us to drive on most types of roads in North America.
Each van has a front passenger seat and 4 benches that will accommodate 3 people each. No standing is permitted in these vehicles, but there is air conditioning to cool things down on warm days and mandatory seat belts to us secure and safe.
This is not a physically demanding journey. However, travelling can be difficult, with long drives and limited space in the van. Please take note of the travel times and distances in the above itinerary. Despite some of the long days, most clients feel that the diversity of the North American landscape, culture and wildlife are all well worth the experience!
Solo Travellers
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hotel (8 nts).
About Accommodation
This trip uses 2-3 star hotels and motels in cities and near park entrances. Our chosen hotels vary in size, character, and amenities, but are of a good standard, and the rooms are double occupancy with a private bathroom.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
When arriving in Las Vegas – McCarran International Airport (LAS) you have two transportation options to get to the Joining Hotel, which is 4 miles away: public taxi or public transportation.
The taxis are located outside of each terminal on the Lower/Arrival Level islands. The cost is approximately $18-25 USD, plus gratuity.
Public Transportation
Proceed to terminal 1 to the Zero Level. Take the Paradise line 108 – Northbound. This will take you about 35 minutes when you will arrive and get off at the Main @ Las Vegas stop. From here Head south on S Main St toward E St Louis Ave and you destination will be on the right.
Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned, though a brief departure meeting will be held in the hotel on the evening of day 1. When you arrive at our joining hotel you will find the time and place of the meeting on a welcome note hung in the hotel lobby. If you are unable to find the note, please just ask the front desk staff.
At the meeting, you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. If you arrive late and miss the meeting, your CEO will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call the G Adventures Local Representative. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
G Adventures Local Representative (Boston)
During office hours (Weekdays, 6:00am-9:00pm EST)
From outside the USA: 1-412-423-8143
From within the USA: 412-423-8143
After hours emergency numbers
From outside the USA: 1-412-423-8143
From within the USA: 412-423-8143
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local representative, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
What to Take
You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible.
For days in the outdoors, we recommend the use of lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics made of wool or synthetic fibers. Cotton is not recommended for days spent hiking as it does not allow for heat or moisture to enter or escape, and it will not dry easily once wet.
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. Heavy luggage is not recommended for the health of the CEO, who will take a lead in loading the storage trailer. Due to space in the trailer, we will not be able to accommodate more than one piece of main luggage per person. A good size day-pack (20-35L) is also essential to carry your personal gear for the day, as access to luggage between destinations will be limited. This daypack will be used to carry your personal gear for the day, your lunch and a water bottle.
It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings, as well as a light jacket. A set of smart casual clothes is also advisable.
Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Laundry can be done at least once a week while on tour. Some hotels and most cities have laundromats where you can buy soap and wash your laundry in coin-operated machines. Your CEO will advise you along the trip where you will be able to do your laundry.
Visas and Entry Requirements
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your own responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as far as possible, but rules do change and sometimes without warning. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
The United States currency is the US Dollar (USD).
Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere in the US and can be used to purchase small and large items. When purchasing products or services with a foreign credit card in the USA, you may be charged additional fees by your credit card company for foreign purchases.
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances but you must remember to bring your PIN number (be aware that many ATM machines only accept 4-digit PINs). Both Cirrus and Plus system cards are the most widely accepted debit cards. Both Visa and Master Cards are the most widely accepted credit cards. While ATMs are commonly available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work check with your bank before you travel. A visit to an ATM can be arranged on Day 1 and other days of the trip.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of US Dollars as cash (preferably smaller bills, 5's, 10's and 20's), traveller's cheques and credit cards is best. Currency exchange is best obtained prior to travel or at the airport, currency exchange is very difficult to find in the USA and most banks do not accommodate.
Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
It is customary in North America to tip service providers such as waiters, bartenders and taxi drivers, at approximately 15-18%, depending on the service. Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip any local guides used. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from $2-8 USD per activity depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures Chief Experience Officer did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however as a guideline $5-10 USD per person, per day can be used as a guide. If your CEO exceeded your expectations, feel free to tip more.
Optional Activities
Zion National Park
- Hiking (Free)
Antelope Canyon
- Antelope Canyon Tour (48USD per person)
Grand Canyon
- Hiking (Free)
- Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour (284USD per person)
Grand Canyon National Park
- Grand Canyon IMAX Movie (14USD per person)
Las Vegas
- Las Vegas Show (60-200USD per person)
- Gambling at Vegas Casino
- VIP Party Limo Experience (45USD per person)
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewelery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it deemed necessary, due to safety concerns. Your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy and explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards), have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk. Read more about travel safety for ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling.
Medical Form
Our small group adventures bring together people of all ages. It is very important you are aware that an average level of fitness and mobility is required to undertake our easiest programs. Travellers must be able to walk without the aid of another person, climb 3-4 flights of stairs, step on and off small boats, and carry their own luggage at a minimum. Travellers with a pre-existing medical condition are required to complete a short medical questionnaire, which must be signed by their physician. This is to ensure that travellers have the necessary fitness and mobility to comfortably complete their chosen trip. While our leaders work hard to ensure that all our travellers are catered for equally, it is not their responsibility to help individuals who cannot complete the day's activities unaided. Please refer to the physical ratings in this Trip Details document for more information.
Please note that all passengers traveling to Antarctica are required to fill out this questionnaire.
The medical questionnaire can be found online at www.gadventures.com/medical-form.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. G Adventures can provide you with the appropriate coverage. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation
The Planeterra Foundation planeterra.org is a Canadian non-profit organization that helps empower local people to develop their communities, conserve their cultures, and create humane and supportive systems for their endeavours. Planeterra provides capacity building and catalyst grants to get community social enterprises off the ground. These businesses address local challenges by providing benefits for indigenous people, empowering marginalized women, and granting disadvantaged youth access to education, employment, and brighter futures. Planeterra also works to ensure these businesses have a thriving customer base by integrating programs into G Adventures' itineraries globally.
G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
Dollar-a-Day Program
G Adventures' Dollar-a-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar for every day you are on trip. 100% of these donations go directly to support community development projects worldwide that are implemented by Planeterra.
After your travels, we want to hear from you! Your feedback information is so important to us that we'll give you 5% off the price of your next G Adventures trip if your feedback is completed on-line within 30 days of finishing your trip. Your tour evaluation will be e-mailed to you 24 hours after the conclusion of your trip. If you do not receive the tour evaluation link in the days after your tour has finished, please drop us a line at email@example.com and we will send it on to you.
Our adventure travel e-newsletter is full of travel news, trip information, interesting stories and contests. To avoid missing out on special offers and updates from G Adventures, subscribe at www.gadventures.com/newsletters/
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Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Day 1 Las Vegas
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2 Las Vegas/Zion National Park
Boasting endless hiking possibilities, the region that the Virgin River has sculpted into a profound landscape masterpiece is a great setting to spend the afternoon. High plateaus, striking towers, temples, mesas, and the earth's tallest-known sheer sandstone walls surround visitors with their awe-inspiring beauty.
Included Activities:
Zion National Park Visit
Private Vehicle (2.50-3.00 hours, 270km)
Day 3 Zion National Park
Enjoy a free day in Zion NP. Hike one of the many trails in the park, like The Narrows or Angels Landing, or opt to explore via shuttle bus.
Included Activities:
Zion National Park Visit
Day 4 Zion National Park/Monument Valley (1D)
Drive through Page, stopping to see the Glen Canyon Dam and for a short hike to Horseshoe Bend, shaped by the Colorado River. Discover one of the most majestic places on earth, Monument Valley, and explore the area on a 4×4 adventure in Navajo Nation.
Included Activities:
Horseshoe Bend Hike
Glen Canyon Dam Visit
Monument Valley 4×4 Tour
Private Vehicle (2.00-3.00 hours, 170km)
Private Vehicle (2.00-3.00 hours, 200km)
Day 5 Monument Valley/Canyon de Chelly
Travel further into Navajo Nation and visit Canyon de Chelly. Discover the National Monument by stopping at prominent lookouts and going for a hike into the canyon.
Included Activities:
Canyon de Chelly National Monument Visit
Private Vehicle (2.00-2.50 hours, 150km)
Day 6 Canyon de Chelly/Grand Canyon National Park (1D)
Travel to Petrified Forest National Park, and admire the Rainbow Forest and its colourful petrified wood. Continue on to the Grand Canyon and opt to wander along trails. Admire the views and enjoy sunset at the rim of the Grand Canyon.
Included Activities:
Petrified Forest National Park Visit
Grand Canyon Sunset
Private Vehicle (2.00-2.50 hours, 160km)
Private Vehicle (3.50-4.50 hours, 325km)
Day 7 Grand Canyon National Park
Enjoy a free day to discover the Grand Canyon. Opt to hike throughout the park, rent a bike, check out a museum or see the canyon from the sky by helicopter.
Included Activities:
Grand Canyon South Rim Visit
Day 8 Grand Canyon National Park/Las Vegas
Enjoy free time in the morning at the Grand Canyon, before returning to Sin City via Route 66. Opt to explore the Vegas Strip, take in a show, or try your luck at the slots.
Included Activities:
Seligman (Route 66) Visit
Vegas Strip Visit
Private Vehicle (9.00 hour(s), 480km)
Day 9 Las Vegas
Depart at any time.
Included Activities:
Departure Day


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In this webinar you will learn how you can use Polyspace products to detect bugs, debug and fix your code. You will also learn how to verify your code with proof to show that your code is safe and robust. We will discuss how you to use Polyspace to achieve certification to standards such as DO-178, IEC 61508 and FDA regulations.
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Middle East Finally Unites Against a Common Enemy: Kim Kardashian
As if angering the Middle East with her tweets about the Israel-Palestine conflict weren't enough, Kim Kardashian set off protests in Bahrain on Saturday during her Millions of Milkshakes promotional tour.
How we wish that was a metaphor.
Some people were willing to shell out $1,200 just to get a glimpse of Ms. Kardashian at a mall opening, but about a hundred Islamic protesters outside spent nothing at all to shun the reality star, save for some markers and poster board to make signs like the one that read, "Syria receives martyrs while Bahrain receives whores."
(Psst. She probably thought you were a welcoming committee.)
While the protestors were shooed off with stun grenades, Kardashian remained oblivious, tweeting her thanks to ruler Sheikh Khalifa (who isn't so popular with the locals) and complimenting him on his beautiful dictatorship.
Although to be fair, she spent most of her time posing with dromedaries and shopping and less time pretending she plans to vacation in Bahrain.
Further proving that she has yet to learn anything about the Middle East, Kim wore a cleavage baring dress in Kuwait. Because who needs cultural understanding when you have a rack like that?


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Relief granted to German homeschoolers
WASHINGTON (BP) -- A German homeschooling couple and their children who are part of a Southern Baptist church have received notice from the Obama administration they will not be deported only a day after their hopes appeared dashed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) announced Tuesday (March 4) it had been contacted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with news the federal entity would not deport Uwe and Hannelore Romeike and their seven children. DHS verbally informed HSLDA, which has represented the family in court, the Romeikes had been granted "indefinite deferred status," which means they will be able to remain in the United States permanently unless they violate the terms of that status.
The surprising turn of events came only a day after the Supreme Court announced it would not accept an appeal by the Romeikes to review a lower court's rejection of their request for asylum in this country.
The Romeikes and their seven children had been seeking to stay in the United States and avoid a forced return to Germany, where homeschooling is illegal. The devout Christian couple fled Germany with their five children in 2008 in the face of increasing fines and the risk of losing custody of their children in their home country unless the children attended school. They have had two more children born to them since arriving in the United States.
The parents and the five older Romeike children are members of First Baptist Church in Morristown, Tenn. Uwe serves as a deacon, as well as the church's pianist. The Romeikes, who joined First Baptist Church in April 2012, have lived in east Tennessee while in this country.
The Southern Baptist Convention's leading spokesman on religious freedom issues expressed hopefulness about the Obama administration's decision.
"I hope and pray that DHS will not deport this family and will stand for our long-held commitment to helping those oppressed for their religious convictions," said Russell D. Moore, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission.
Deporting the Romeikes would be "reprehensible," Moore said. "America has always sought to be a home for the oppressed around the world. Educating one's children according to one's religious convictions is a human right."
Returning the family to Germany would be "the repudiation of a great American heritage," he said. "This should remind us of how imperiled religious liberty is at home and around the world."
In announcing the DHS decision, HSLDA Chairman Michael Farris described it as "an amazing turnaround -- in just 24 hours" and "an incredible victory that I can only credit to Almighty God."
Farris also commended the Americans who spoke out for the Romeikes. "We believe that the public outcry made a huge impact," he said in a written statement.
Uwe Romeike said his family was glad to receive indefinite deferred status from DHS despite the inability to gain American citizenship soon.
"As long as we can live at peace here, we are happy," he said in a HSLDA news release. "We have always been ready to go wherever the Lord would lead us -- and I know my citizenship isn't really on earth. This has always been about our children. I wouldn't have minded staying in Germany if the mistreatment targeted only me -- but our whole family was targeted when German authorities would not tolerate our decision to teach our children -- that is what brought us here.
"I thank God for his hand of blessing and protection over our family. We thank the American government for allowing us to stay here and to peacefully homeschool our children -- it's all we ever wanted," said Uwe Romeike, who also expressed gratitude to friends, fellow homeschoolers and HSLDA.
The Supreme Court's March 3 announcement it would not review the Romeike's appeal appeared to leave limited hope the family would avoid deportation. The prospect of avoiding deportation seemed to rest with action by Congress or -- in what appeared to be an extreme longshot -- a reversal of course by President Obama. The Obama administration had opposed asylum for the Romeikes and had rebuffed appeals to grant that status to the family.
After the high court's order in the case was announced, HSLDA said it had not exhausted its options in trying to deliver the family from deportation.
"While this is the end of the line for normal legal appeals, we are not giving up," said Farris, who is lead counsel for the Romeikes.
"We will pursue changes to the asylum law in this country to insure that religious freedom is once again vigorously protected in our policy," Farris said in a written statement. "I am just glad that the Pilgrims did not face this anti-religious policy when they landed at Plymouth Rock."
While HSLDA hoped for congressional action to prevent the Romeikes' deportation, a member of Congress who supported the German family's asylum cause appealed to the president.
"While I am deeply disappointed in the Supreme Court's decision, I call on President Obama to grant the Romeike family asylum," said Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R.-Ind., a homeschooling father, in a written release. "The President should reject the European belief that children belong to the state and stand instead with families suffering persecution for exercising the basic right to educate their children. Americans have always welcomed those who flee their homelands in pursuit of freedom and President Obama has an opportunity to honor that commitment."
The Romeikes appealed to the Supreme Court after the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati upheld in May another court's rejection of their asylum request. Immigration judge Lawrence Burman granted asylum to the Romeikes in 2010 on religious freedom grounds, but the Obama administration appealed his ruling to the Board of Immigration Appeals. The board struck down Burman's decision, and the Sixth Circuit Court upheld its decision.
In its opinion, a three-judge panel of the Sixth Circuit Court said the Romeikes did not sufficiently make the case they had a "well-founded fear of persecution" based on being homeschoolers. The judges said the German government has "not singled out the Romeikes in particular or homeschoolers in general for persecution."
HSLDA contended, however, the Sixth Circuit and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who refused to grant asylum to the Romeikes, had ignored important evidence, including Germany's acknowledgment a primary reason for prohibiting home education "is to suppress religious minorities."
After May's ruling in the Sixth Circuit, Stutzman and 26 other Republicans in the House of Representatives urged Holder to grant asylum to the Romeike family. In a letter to the attorney general, they affirmed the immigration judge's ruling, saying Burman found the Romeikes' case met the legal standard for asylum, which is a "well-founded fear of future persecution on account of membership in a particular social group."
Tom Strode is Baptist Press' Washington bureau chief. Baptist Press editor Art Toalston contributed to this article. Get Baptist Press headlines and breaking news on Twitter (@BaptistPress), Facebook (Facebook.com/BaptistPress) and in your email (baptistpress.com/SubscribeBP.asp).


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Cape Liberty Cruise Port is located on the New York Harbor in Bayonne, New Jersey, and is just seven miles from New York City and three miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. Guests on cruises from New York can enjoy the port's waterfront location and convenience to the Big Apple. Visitors have easy access to everything New York City has to offer. They also have quick access to the historic roots of Northern New Jersey. Convenient guest parking is located adjacent to the cruise terminal.


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Elegantly draped cobalt navy blue glass forms the shade of this stunning hand-crafted mini pendant.More Details >
This magnificent mini pendant features a hand-colored, vibrant cobalt navy blue sheet of art glass that has been hand-rolled and shaped using a unique process patented to Jezebel®. Because the color is in the glass and not painted on, there is a remarkable three-dimensional effect. The luxurious draped glass makes an elegant statement in a formal setting while the color and contemporary design make an alluring accent for a casual decor.


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|Easton Express, 07SEP1959, pg 16
"James E. Koerner
James E. Koerner, 48, of Joilet, Ill., died last night at 8 o'clock in his room at the Union Hotel, Flemington. He had been a guest at the hotel since June.
Dr. John Lincoln, of Flemington, Hunterdon County physician, performed an autopsy later and listed the cause of death as pneumonia.
Barton Evans, Flemington police chief, said that Koerner was clerk on a construction job at the Cary Chemical Co., near Fleminton. He was employed by the Scientific Design Co., In., of New York City.
The body was removed to the Holcombe Funeral Home, Flemington, for later removal to Illinois."
This was one of the articles that made me want to post some Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness. I don't know if Mr. Koerner left a wife and children back in Illinois, but unless someone knew he died in Flemington, New Jersey.


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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Ana-Tommy and Friends: Making Anatomy Fun! {Giveaway}
Today's Back-to-School Fiesta! giveaway is from author, Lina Anton-Echeverria, who's book, Ana-Tommy & Friends is all about teaching children anatomy in a fun and memorable way. This delightful book features two children, Ana and Tommy, who introduce your child to some of the important organs that live in our body. The rhyming verse makes it easy for your child to remember the organs and their primary functions. Along the way your child will "meet" organs like Dart the Heart, Lily the Liver, Pete the Pancreas, and Gail the Gallbladder, just to name a few.
Lina says, "Most kids can't name their organs, don't understand how they work, and aren't able to visualize the inside of their bodies." This books is a wonderful introduction to anatomy for young children. It is written in English, and best suited for kids ages 4 to 8.
One MommyMaestra reader will win a copy of the book, Ana-Tommy & Friends.
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Like to get to know Pete the Pancreas, and Gail the Gallbladder!ReplyDelete
Wow, this looks like a great way for kids to learn about anatomy & fun too:)!ReplyDelete
This would be an awesome way to introduce anatomy to my children!ReplyDelete
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Cute book! My 5 year old loves to read and rhyme!ReplyDelete
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What a great idea!! :)ReplyDelete
This would be great for my daughter!ReplyDelete
- Laura S.August 22, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Super cute! Great way to have fun and learn about the organs at the same time!ReplyDelete
My kids would love this.ReplyDelete
Great way to introduce these topics to kids!ReplyDelete
- Ruth McCallisterAugust 27, 2013 at 10:23 AM
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Most original views of the eiffel tower i've ever seen. Fish-Eye lens allows you to create a highly unusual perspective. Superwide lens has a focal length about 10.5 mm producing a circular photo. It produces 180-degree view on frame. The images they produce are highly distorted, giving them a dynamic, abstract feel.
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Shiny objects. noun \ˈshī-nē ˈäb-jekts\ 1. Things that catch the fancy of self-proclaimed nerds [like us]. 2. Anything that draws our attention, our focus, our interest.
Shiny objects. Comic books, vampires, superheroes, sci-fi movies, anything that breeds action figures and playsets, dice with more sides than you have fingers, book series that never end (and that's OK), games that require pencils and imaginations, collectibles that you have to paint yourself with one of those magnifying lamps and a brush with precisely five bristles, animated Saturday morning cartoons typified by the ever-scrolling background image and characters with two facial expressions and three mouth positions.


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Sa Sa International Holdings Limited ("Sa Sa" or "the Group") is a leading cosmetics retailing group in Asia. Listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Stock Exchange) in 1997 (Stock Code: 178). It has over 270 retail stores and counters in Asia selling over 700 brands of skincare, fragrance, make-up and hair care, body care products, health and beauty supplements including own-brands and exclusive products. The Group employs close to 4,800 staff in markets across the region, covering Hong Kong & Macau, Mainland China, Singapore and Malaysia.
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Established in 1978, Sa Sa has grown from a 40 sq. ft. retail space to become today's regional "beauty" enterprise and is now the leading cosmetics retail chain in Asia, according to the "Retail Asia-Pacific Top 500" ranking of Retail Asia magazine and Euromonitor in 2017. As one of the largest sole agents in cosmetics in Hong Kong, Sa Sa represents over 200 international beauty brands in Asia.
Sa Sa prospers on its successful and proven "one-stop cosmetics specialty store" concept, offering customers with a wide range of quality products. Its e-commerce arm, sasa.com, provides online shopping service to customers as well as a strong marketing tool for the Group.


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In Sisk we fully recognise that in today's world, Clients now seek a higher level of sophistication when it comes to the fit-out of existing or new premises. Sisk have responded to this requirement through the specialised resources & personnel we engage on projects. The knowledge we have acquired over many years on site & the systems developed specifically for fit-out ensure that a superior end product will be achieved on your project.
This knowledge is vested in the pool of talented fit-out managers & has been our main differentiator in delivering complex projects, large & small. Our knowledge of key suppliers is crucial during the selection process to ensure that reputable subcontractors are chosen to achieve the required results. Sisk have also developed a set of standard procedures & checklists which address every aspect of fit-out projects thereby ensuring projects are checked & tested prior to handover.


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Cambodian election board ratifies ruling party win
Published: 08th September 2013 09:55 AM | Last Updated: 08th September 2013 09:55 AM | A+A A-
Cambodia's state election board has ratified the victory of incumbent Prime Minister Hun Sen's ruling party, rejecting opposition claims that the polls were unfair.
The results announced on state television Sunday morning handed 68 National Assembly seats to Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party and 55 to the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party.
Although the results have now been settled by the announcement from the National Election Committee, there is no sign there will be an immediate lessening of the political tension that has wracked the country since the contentious polls.
The opposition has contested the outcome of the July 28 election, saying it would have won the majority of seats had the election been fair, but its legal challenges were rejected. It had threatened street protests and a boycott of the assembly unless until its demand for an independent probe of alleged election irregularities was met.
Hun Sen has ruled Cambodia for 28 years and remains firmly in control, although the opposition won significantly more seats than it had in the past.
He has a record of cracking down on the opposition after previous elections, but the surprising strength of the opposition, also reflected in a close popular vote, has raised speculation he may try to play the reform card this time around to placate critics and accommodate the public will.
"The Cambodian People's Party understands the message that the people expressed through their ballots for the need for the new government to undertake reforms," said Khieu Kanharith, Hun Sen's Information Minister and spokesman for his ruling party. "We'll undertake thorough reforms for the sake of our country."
The new parliament is supposed to be seated within 60 days of the election.
Nearly 20,000 opposition supporters gathered Saturday in Cambodia's capital to cheer their leaders' demands for an investigation of what their leaders said was vote tampering and widespread voter disenfranchisement. The opposition vowed Sunday to continue its protests.
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy said his party would follow through with a protest plan announced at a rally on Saturday.
"We will not recognize any result proclaimed by the NEC," he said, adding it was "no surprise" the government-appointed election board would announce a victory for Hun Sen's party.
"We will continue to protest all over the country, not only in Phnom Penh. Protests will take the form of marches," he said.
Asked what he expected to accomplish with such activities, he responded: "It's a matter of principle. We want the truth to be established, the truth for the Cambodian people. The truth that has been distorted and even reversed by the NEC."
The protest plans have sparked fears of violence, especially because of the government's deployment of troops and armored vehicles into the capital days after the election. Hun Sen has a reputation for dealing harshly with opponents.
It remains unclear whether the opposition will boycott the assembly sessions.
It has said that would deprive Hun Sen of the necessary quorum to form a new government. Hun Sen's response was that the law would allow him to form a new government anyway.
In previous election years, opposition members have boycotted initial National Assembly sessions and later been admitted into the body. But a boycott could mean the opposition loses out on parliamentary leadership positions such as committee chairmanships.
Another opposition leader, Mu Sochua, said that if opposition lawmakers take their seats without further protests, "the people will be very angry. We have to be careful before we make a move."
David Chandler, a leading Cambodia scholar, said it would be wise for the opposition lawmakers to simply take up the 55 seats they won rather than risk losing their say in government.
"I can sympathize with the CNRP, but I think they're being very unrealistic in their demands for power," he said.
Ruling party spokesman Khieu Kanharith said the exact date for opening the new assembly has not yet been set but it will be before Sept. 28. He ruled out a coalition government with the Cambodia National Rescue Party. His party is now drafting the policies to focus on reforms to help develop the country, he said.


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Computer Science Journals (CSC Journals) invites researchers, editors, scientists & scholars to publish their scientific research papers in an International Journal of Biometrics and Bioinformatics (IJBB) Volume 6, Issue 5.
The International Journal of Biometric and Bioinformatics (IJBB) brings together both of these aspects of biology and creates a platform for exploration and progress of these, relatively new disciplines by facilitating the exchange of information in the fields of computational molecular biology and post-genome bioinformatics and the role of statistics and mathematics in the biological sciences. Bioinformatics and Biometrics are expected to have a substantial impact on the scientific, engineering and economic development of the world. Together they are a comprehensive application of mathematics, statistics, science and computer science with an aim to understand living systems.
We invite specialists, researchers and scientists from the fields of biology, computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics and such related sciences to share their understanding and contributions towards scientific applications that set scientific or policy objectives, motivate method development and demonstrate the operation of new methods in the fields of Biometrics and Bioinformatics.
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taylorchooquan necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 9 diseños de 3 diseñadores freelance.
Trini Jungle Juice.com (TJJ)
TriniJungleJuice.com is a Caribbean flavored web site spanning all the cultures that comprise the Caribbean. The site's roots are buried deep within the sweet land of Calypso, Steelband and a most colourful Carnival in which an entire people express themselves... Trinidad & Tobago. From here, the site's many branches grow throughout the Caribbean archipelago blossoming in Cuban, Puerto Rican Latin Salsa, Merengue and Bachatta influences, as well as, Jamaica's Reggae and Dancehall.
The site is unique. It is the first to pull the whole Caribbean together giving everyone a bird's eye view of the islands yet still feeling the plight of the new and upcoming artist of each community. Our passionate local correspondents allow us to penetrate at that level, something we are proud of, while our US based team use the leading edge technology to project this information globally.
Fastest-Growing Caribbean Website
» Over 38.9 Million Hits Monthly (Feb 2009)
» Over 28.2 Million Hits Monthly (Feb 2008)
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» 1st Caribbean website to provide global entertainment coverage - Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica, Canada
(Toronto), United States (South Florida - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Philadelphia,
Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta), United Kingdom (London), Sweden, France, Holland and continuously expanding our
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» Caribbean Community within the Islands
» Caribbean Community within USA, Canada & Europe
» Non-Caribbean Community that appreciate the beauty of the Caribbean
for starters I think we can move to a 960 px width design to give more space for the site. TJJ is still higher than competitors for pageviews per user and time on site. This means that they have plenty users looking at concise information for a very short time. We want to organize the site layout to better present things like music charts, upcoming events, news updates, or any other quick facts. We also want the new design to encourage sharing and collaboration.
Lets get A better News update box. our current News in the middle of homepage is too weak. needs to be flashy-er.
Also better information: in categories (one liners**like teasers): current #1 songs of day, top video of day, big scandal of the day, TJJ fete of the day.
Anything that people will log in to view quickly and maybe stay or leave BUT they will come just to see. and know what they are coming for.
Today they come, but not sure if a new gallery will be there, or new music? or news? or video? this is a daily guarantee like your horoscope. The site must also be able to support the current content. although we may have to simplify the content if needed. http://www.trinijunglejuice.com/junglejuice.php
the new design must easily be able integrate the current content eg thumnails so the conversion can be doable.