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Festivals in Nigeria
There are many Festivals in Niger, some of which date to the period before the arrival of the major religions in this ethnically and culturally diverse society. The main Muslim and Christian festivals are often celebrated in ways that are unique to Nigeria or unique to the people of a locality.[1] The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation has been working with the states to upgrade the traditional festivals, which may become important sources of tourism revenue.[2]
Muslim festivals[edit]
About half of the population of Nigeria adhere to the Muslim religion, with Muslims living throughout the country but particularly in the north.50% are Muslims 40% are Christians and 10% percent are other practiced religions [3] There are three main Muslim festivals, Eid Al Fitri, Eid Al Maulud and Eid Al Kabir, all national public holidays.[4] The different ethnic groups in different locations have different traditions for celebrating these festivals.[1]
The three-day festival of Eid Al Fitri celebrates the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting from dawn to dusk each day. The festival is a time to give charity to the poor, and to celebrate the completion of Ramadan with family and friends.[5] Eid Al Maulud is held to observe of the birthday of the prophet Muhammad, and occurs in Rabi' al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar. Politicians and religious leaders have used the festival to urge Muslims to embrace forgiveness, sharing, kindness and love, and to eschew violence.[6][7]
Eid al Kabir (known as Eid al-Adha elsewhere), or "Festival of Sacrifice", is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Abraham (ʾIbrāhīm) to sacrifice his son Ishmael (Ismā'īl) as an act of obedience to God, before God intervened to provide him with a ram to sacrifice instead. A ram, goat, sheep, cow or camel is sacrificed, with the family eating part of the animal and donating the rest to the poor. The festival is celebrated on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month in the Islamic calendar.[8]
Durbar festivals are celebrated at the culmination of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Durbars have been held for hundreds of years in the northern states, notably the Kano Emirate, and gave an opportunity for conscripts to the army to display their skills as horsemen. In modern times, durbars are held in honor of visiting heads of state. They include a parade, shows and competitions. The horsemen are dressed in vividly colored costumes, with period weapons, and are accompanied by a drum corps and musicians.[2] Modern Durbar festivals include prayers at the start of the day, followed by parades in town squares or in front of the local Emir's palace. Horsemanship is still the main focus. Each group must gallop at full tilt past the Emir, then halt and salute him with raised swords.[9] Durbar festivals are being developed as important tourist attractions.[10]
Christian festivals[edit]
Christians account for about 40% of the Nigerian population, living throughout the country but predominantly in the south.[11] The main Christian festivals are Christmas and Easter. The way in which these holidays are celebrated often incorporates traditions from earlier religions.[1]
Christmas is held on 25 December each year to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a public holiday in Nigeria.[4] In Igboland, in addition to a church service and distribution of gifts the festivities may include Mmo (masquerade) dancing, where men in their twenties or thirties dress in colorful costumes and wear masks. These masquerades, which pre-date the introduction of Christianity, honor the ancestral spirits.[12] In some areas, palm branches are hung inside and outside the houses, signs of peace and symbols of Christmas.[13] Easter is held to commemorate the crucification of Jesus Christ on Good Friday and to celebrate his resurrection three days later on Easter Sunday. It is a public holiday in Nigeria.[4] Easter usually occurs in April.[14] Easter Sunday is a joyful occasion, celebrated with feasting, dancing, drumming, and sometimes with public masquerades and dancers.[15]
Christmas and Easter may be times of heightened tension between Christians and Muslims in some areas. On Christmas Eve in 2010 at least 38 people were killed, including shoppers and church attendees. Members of the extreme Islamist sect Boko Haram were blamed for several incidents.[16] Some reports placed the death toll as high as 80.[17] In 2011, Easter occurred just after elections in which Goodluck Jonathan, a southerner and Christian, had been elected President. Churches were burned in some parts of northern Nigeria, and some Christians were killed in post-election violence.[18]
Other not important festivals[edit]
Argungu Fishing Festival[edit]
The Argungu Fishing Festival is an annual four-day festival in the town of Argungu in the north-western Nigerian state of Kebbi. It began in the year 1934, as a mark of the end of the centuries old hostility between the Sokoto Caliphate and the Kebbi Kingdom. The festival is held on the Sokoto river in February or March. Thousand of fishermen equipped only with nets compete to catch the largest fish. Other attractions include dance and music, sporting competitions and exhibits of arts and crafts.people from various the world come to see or look at this festival [2]
Festival of Light[edit]
Light at the end of the tunnel' is a familiar idiom. However, during the December festive period in Lagos state, we do not have to wait to get to the end of the tunnel before we see the light because the light is at the entrance illuminating the tunnel. The lightning effect, the blaze of colours, the razzmatazz and the synchronised spectacle in its grandiloquence typifies the festival of lights.
The Festival of Light event is a pre- Lagos Countdown event which started in 2012, it is organised by the Lagos Countdown Government and supervised by Lagos Countdown Signage and Advertisements Agency (LASAA) in conjunction with the Lagos State Electricity Board. The Lagos Countdown begins when the Lagos Countdown Governor, Babatunde Fashola officially "switches on" the Lagos Festival of Lights, heralding the holiday season with thousands of decorative lights from the entire stretch of the Marina through Ahmadu Bello Way to Bar Beach. In 2012, the Festival of Lights train rode in the Open roofed Eko Tourist Bus from Marina through the stretch to Ahmadu Bello Way to the cheers and colourful displays of several groups who dotted the road, arriving at the Akin Adesola junction of the Bar Beach which had been a centre point of a carnival like celebration to usher in the holiday season programme. Lagos is again set to play host to a world class cross over festival. One thing that keeps reverberating in these activities is the desire to etch Lagos credential of being a tourist centre among the upper echelon tourist zones. According to Gov. Fashola, the Lagos Countdown "means much more tourism exposure" coming along with "investment, opportunities and possibilities". Corroborating the State Governor's stand, Managing Director of Lagos State Signage and Advertisements Agency (LASAA), George Noah said: "the strategic intent for hosting the event is to put Lagos on the global tourism map in the league of cities as New York, London, Sydney, Paris, Los Angeles and other major destinations that will be commemorating the cross over". This year promises to be better than last year's celebration and as Noah puts it: "It would be a new year unlike any before, as we will be celebrating in Lagos with the whole of the world participating with us".
Calabar Carnival[edit]
The Calabar Carnival has been held in Calabar since 2006, including band competitions, a parade, food and dancing. It has been called Nigeria's biggest street party.[2] The carnival may have as many as 50,000 costumed participants and 2 million spectators, and is broadcast on television across the country. It is the culmination of the month-long Calabar festival.[19]
Eyo festival[edit]
The Eyo Festival is held in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] It is usually performed in Lagos Island. Eyo also refers to the masquerades that come out during the festival. It is widely believed that Eyo is the forerunner of the modern day carnival in Brazil.No one is to wear hats during the festival[20]
Osun festival[edit]
The Osun Festival is held at the end of the rainy season, usually in August, at the Oshogbo Sacred Forest. The week-long festival is held in honor of the river goddess Oshun, an important Yoruba deity, and is attended by thousands of people. It includes ceremonies where priests seek protection for their local communities through gifts and sacrifices to the goddess.[2]
Sharo / Shadi Festival[edit]
The Sharo or Shadi flogging competition is a traditional rite of passage for Jafun Fulani men. The youths, escorted by girls, are led into the ring of spectators bare chested and armed with whips. As the noise of singing, drumming and cheering rises to a crescendo, each young man must stoically endure a flogging to demonstrate his manhood.[21] The young man only qualifies to marry if he passes the test, which is administered by another youth of about the same age and size. Most do pass, but carry scars from the ordeal for the rest of their life.[22] The sharo is generally staged at the time of the dry-season guinea corn harvest, and again during the festival of Id-el-kabir. Usually it lasts for a week and is held in a marketplace. There are other tyes of entertainment including dances, musical performances and tricksters, but the flogging ceremony is the main event.[23]
Yam Festivals[edit]
Yam Festivals are popular holiday in Ghana and Nigeria, usually held in the beginning of August at the end of the rainy season. It is named after yams, the most common food in many African countries. In Nigeria, dancers wear masks that reflect the seasons or other aspects of nature. People offer yams to gods and ancestors before distributing them to the villagers to give thanks to the spirits above them.[citation needed] Leboku is the name for the annual New Yam Festival celebrated in Ugep, Nigeria, one of the five settlements of Yakurr, to honor of the earth goddess and the ancestral spirits of the land.[24] The Iriji-Mmanwu festival is held in Enugu state in August. At the festival, over two thousand masqueraders from across Igboland and from other states in Nigeria dance and give acrobatic displays, wearing unique and colorful costumes. In the Igbo tradition, masquerades are thought to be reincarnated dead ancestors, with supernatural powers.[21]
- ^ a b c d "Festivals in Nigeria". Online Nigeria. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ a b c d e Oxford Business Group. "Patchwork of Celebration". The Report: Nigeria 2010. Oxford Business Group. p. 243. ISBN 1-907065-14-8.
- ^ "Mapping out the Global Muslim Population". The Pew Forum. October 2009. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ a b c "Nige--~~~~ria Public Holidays 2011". Q++ Studio. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ "Muslims in Nigeria Celebrate Ed-el-Fitri". Channels TV. September 10, 2010. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ Adetutu Folasade-Koyi And Chesa Chesa (14 February 2011). "Eid-El-Maulud - Jonathan, Mark, Atiku Preach Love". Daily Independent. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ Abdulwahab Abdulah (February 16, 2011). "Eid-el-Maulud: Islamic clerics task politicians on peace". Vanguard. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ "Happy Eid-El-Kabir". Vanguard. 17 November 2010. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ "The Durbar Festival". World Reviewer. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ "Gani-Durbar Festival". Borgu Kingdom. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ "Nigeria: People: Religions". CIA World Factbook. CIA. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ^ Ifeoma Onyefulu (2007). An African Christmas. frances lincoln ltd. p. 7. ISBN 1-84507-421-1.
- ^ Arlene Erlbach, Herb Erlbach, Sharon Lane Holm (2002). Merry Christmas, Everywhere!. Lerner Publications. p. 38. ISBN 0-7613-1699-X.
- ^ "Easter Sunday Dates". GM Arts. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ "Holidays". Motherland Nigeria. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ "Christmas Eve Attacks in Nigeria Kill at Least 38". Voice of America. 25 December 2010. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ Ethan Cole (December 29, 2010). "Nigeria Christmas violence death toll rises to 80". Christian Post. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ OPEYEMI AGBAJE (27 April 2011). "Innocent blood at Easter". BusinessDay. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ "Calabar Carnival". Calabar Festival. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ Pelu Awofeso. "The Eyo Festival". Travel Intelligence. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ a b "Festivals in Nigeria". Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Argentina. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ^ Marcellina Ulunma Okehie-Offoha, Matthew N. O. Sadiku (1996). Ethnic and cultural diversity in Nigeria. Africa World Press. p. 28. ISBN 0-86543-283-X.
- ^ Pat Ikechukwu Ndukwe (1996). Fulani. The Rosen Publishing Group. p. 28ff. ISBN 0-8239-1982-X.
- ^ "CRS Celebrates New y Festival". The Tide Online. 2008-08-15. Retrieved 2009-03-05.


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United has offered up an innovative new spin on cashing in frequent flier miles: "Weekend Saver" discounts. But is it worth spending your miles on this?
The concept is essentially the same as their e-fares: For last-minute reservations on flights from their hub cities, you pay less than the normal walkup rate. Your travel dates are limited, and you never know more than a week or two in advance which cities will be in the mix. It's all determined by supply and demand.
For cash fares, this can be a good deal if your travel plans align with the e-fare rules (typically a Saturday departure and a Monday or Tuesday return). But for fares "paid" with miles, the discount isn't as enthralling. You're getting a discount on the mileage cost, but the product you're buying is already discounted.
For example, the e-fare for Chicago to Los Angeles this coming weekend is $135 each way, plus taxes. (That comes to $291.40) The Weekend Saver fare: 19,000 miles, instead of the typical "saver" rate of 25,000 miles. That comes to about 1.5 cents per mile. That's better than the 1.1 cents per mile you'd be getting if paying 25k miles, but it's still not great value. But if you're in a gotta-go, low-on-cash but miles-rich state, this could come in handy.
Nonetheless, it's nice to see an airline offering discounts.
Business class fare sales are like clockwork, at least in the northern hemisphere: You'll see one fare sale for mid-summer travel, and one for December. In both cases, business travel slows significantly as people take time off and spend it with family. In both cases, airlines respond (often proactively) by slashing business class fares.
Take Continental's latest fare sale to Europe, for example. It's notable for being early. Summer isn't over yet, and we're seeing late summer and early winter biz sales.
The fares are solid, such as $1272 from Newark to London roundtrip, $1370 to Paris, or $1420 to Frankfurt.
- Depart November 21 through 27, 2010, returning November 25 through December 1, 2010.
- Depart December 20, 2010 through January 7, 2011, returning December 24, 2010 through January 13, 2011.
The fine print has both good news and bad news. Bad news: fuel surcharges. Good news: You can fly airlines other than Continental, such as Lufthansa. (Continental is rolling out upgraded flat seats in their "BusinessFirst" class, but the rollout is far from complete as of this writing.)
Fares listed do not include fuel surcharge. Round-trip travel required. Advance purchase of at least 21 days required and must be ticketed within 72 hours of booking. A minimum three-night stay is required. Fares are nonrefundable and require a $400 change fee. Not combinable with any other fares. Other restrictions apply. Offers are only valid for flights on Continental, Air Canada, Lufthansa and United. December travel period excludes flights to Bristol, Delhi, Mumbai and Tel Aviv.
Continental may be early on this, but other airlines are bound to follow suit. And there's always the all-premium class OpenSkies connection from Newark or DC to Paris, which is currently running $1530 roundtrip fares, but that's likely to go lower as we enter fall…
Every year, around this time, there's a nearly-simultaneous sale on multiple airlines, with discounts for business class airfares across the oceans. It's as predictable as the Rockettes' act. (There will be high-kicking.)
Blame seasonality. Beyond the economic slowdown that's killed premium-cabin traffic, there's the seasonal slowdown, as business travel grinds to a halt near year-end. What this means for the leisure traveler is premium class deals in premium economy, business class, and first.
Most of the deals are to Europe. Very few deals target Asia. There are a handful of deals to Australia, too, but they're not the best I've seen.
Sure, even the discounted premium seats will still cost you more than a coach seat. But there are some decent prices nonetheless.
Some examples:
Compare a roundtrip in coach from New York to Paris for $858, all-in, on American, with a $1415 fare for the same dates on OpenSkies, the British Airways subsidiary operating an all-premium configuration. (The quoted fare is for a cradle seat, which they call "BizSeat," vs. their lie-flat "BizBed" product. It's arguably a high-end premium economy seat, or a low-end business class seat.)
Or Continental's BusinessFirst sale: Houston to London for $2087 all-in, vs. $1096 for the same flights in coach.
Or check out Lufthansa, which is running specials to a range of European destinations from each of the US cities where it has nonstop departures to Frankfurt or Munich. Cities that don't see regular fare sales, like Charlotte, get a little love thrown their way, though it's not quite as generous as the discounts New Yorkers get. (E.g., Charlotte to Amsterdam for $2278 all-in, vs. $1099 for the same flights in coach.)
These flights would cost thousands more at other times of the year.
But not all airlines are playing along. I test-drove Virgin Atlantic Upper Class fares, and I wasn't impressed at all. Over $3000 for a flight from New York to London? That's hardly a sale.
Bottom line: If you haven't booked international travel around the holidays, don't neglect to search for business class fares. You may find a deal.
Qantas is running a promo for travel between the US and Australia: Around $970 all-in round trip (that's $399 each way, including fuel surcharges, plus taxes) for flights from Los Angeles or San Francisco to major Australian hubs, and including a free stopover in New Zealand.
The free stopover is what really makes this a good deal.
Too bad the business class seats aren't similarly discounted. ($15,260 for business class, for one person on the same dates. I don't think so.)
Flights are only available at those rates for travel between May 1 and June 8, 2010. A narrow window of opportunity, but potentially worthwhile, especially with that free stopover thrown in.
Be careful when booking that you choose "red tail" flights, not Jetstar, their no-frill discount carrier. The flights are the same price, but the amenities are more generous on the mainline Qantas flights.
Maddening, though: Though you can tack on a domestic US flight to the fare for generally-reasonable rates (i.e., ~$220 additional for the roundtrip from Newark), the Qantas website makes it nearly impossible to book if you're not leaving from a short list of cities. And that list is odd: Monterey is on the list, but Charlotte and Raleigh aren't? Flagstaff is included, but Milwaukee isn't? Seems like a webpage makeover is in order.
Since the world has gone ga-ga for Twitter, corporations have been trying to figure out how to take advantage of the popularity of the micro-blogging service. Some airlines are trying out Twitter-only discounted airfares to fill seats. (United calls them "Twares." JetBlue calls theirs "Cheeps." I'm sure there are others, but it's still not the norm for airlines to offer these.)
But these deep discounts come with fine print. This past Friday, USA Today's Ben Mutzabaugh posted that United's most recent $118 all-in Tware between Chicago and Philadelphia didn't earn Mileage Plus miles. Comments started rolling in, protesting the change — these were published fares, after all, why wouldn't they earn miles?
These fares last only a short time — typically two or three hours — and the fare's terms and conditions are no longer visible online.
I asked for clarification. Specifically, I tweeted for clarification. I asked United, in under 140 characters:
Within an hour, their response:
Not an encyclopedic answer, but this much is clear: All Twares are not created equal. Some are normal deep discount fares, much like weekend e-fares. Others aren't. Another layer of complication in the airfare and frequent flyer game.
If miles matter to you, and if Twitter-only fares are up your alley, then you'll need to read the fine print before you click the purchase button.
(See update at bottom)
United Airlines is running a 20% off — or more — "sale" on Mileage Plus Saver Awards for travel between August 18 through November 18.
Saver Awards only, not Standard. Economy class only, not first or business. United or United Express only, not Star Alliance partners. But if those conditions meet your needs, and the dates work, go ahead and burn some miles at favorable rates.
(Updated) That means 20,000 miles for a domestic ticket (instead of 25,000). 30K miles for a mainland to Hawaii ticket (instead of 40K). 25K to the Caribbean, 44K to Europe, 50K to Asia, and 64K to Australia. It's almost like rolling their redemption chart back in time…
Will American, Delta, and others match? Stay tuned!
Hat tip to Gary Leff for this.
UPDATE: Now that it's been leaked all over the internet, United puts up a link. Book between July 15 and July 24, 2009.
UPDATE 2: The sale is even better than originally posted. 20% and up discounts. E.g., flights to Hawaii are 30K instead of 32K as posted earlier. 25% off Hawaii, 28.5% off Caribbean, 23% off Asia. Nice sale. Original post is corrected to reflect correct #s.


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Situated along the waterfront at Marina Bay Sands, The Moluccas Room offers diners a new dining concept featuring the unique marriage of authentic Indonesian cuisine.
Besides the food at The Moluccas Room, the blend of authentic and contemporary is further reflected in the warm and inviting interior decor with stylish dark wood furniture, illuminated intricate batil motifs and custom made tableware. Full glass windows on one side of the restaurant offer a scenic view of the Marina Bay with the city outline as a backdrop.
We had our first buffet experience, and we were not disappointed! The buffet option was served at our table, and it was simply delicious. It is perfect if you want to try out different dishes from Indonesia with decent portion! Give it a try!!
The food was disappointing and did not meet our expectations. There were too many meat dishes that taste about the same. The serving was small and the dishes were not warm. Perhaps the best dish is the crackers. Service was not good either, as there seems to be a lack of servers.
Generally when we head out for Restaurant Week and mention any dietary restrictions, alternate options are either emailed to us or available for us as soon as we sit down. Not in the Moluccas Room. 3 items on the menu had an ingredient we had indicated we don't eat and the server told us that they would just not serve any of those to us- when asked for the alternative, we were told there wasn't any...sadly it was only after a casual mention of not getting a good review on the dining city website, did we get an extra serve of a dish that was already presented to us.
The food was nice but not so great that we would put up with that kind of service again...plenty of other (better!) Indo restaurants out there.
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I don't usually eat Indonesia food but enjoyed my meal here very much. Everything tasted good and one will definitely go home with a full stomach unless you don't have the appetite for spicy food.
Despite being located in the hustle bustle of MBS, my wife and I totally had a relaxing time during our dinner, as if we were transported to an exotic Indonesian location. The mood, the service and food are excellent. Thanks for the "vacation"!
Attended for restaurant week. Arrived to find a closed sign on the door with only a few tables of diners, after confirming the restaurant was in fact still open (1:45pm Sunday) we were provided our table and run through the set menu details by an unenthused host.
The food was OK, a few of the dishes weren't too my liking but the meat was tasty as you'd expect. We certainly left full and felt value was reasonable.
The ambiance was non-existent, maybe just a slow day; the music playing was a bad female vocalist that made me want to get our quickly. Thankfully, the staff also wanted us out quickly, bringing us the open bill as soon as they served dessert and standing over me until I gave them my credit card.
I don't think I had the best experience but unfortunately I won't be giving them another chance.
Food was cold and not nice
Good service attitude and presentation of dishes.
The food was lovely but restaurant lacked atmosphere. They wouldn't serve tap water and it was very hot inside, either AC wasn't working or they hadn't turned it on.


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Federal agents and state police swooped down on the Bay Motor Inn on Main Street last Friday, June 27, to arrest a suspect in a May 12 bank robbery in Taunton.
Lawrence J. Costello, 53, of Dedham was taken into custody without incident, according to David Procopio, director of media relations for the state police.
Later that day, Mr. Costello made an initial appearance before federal Magistrate Judge David H. Hennessy in Boston, according to Christina DiIorio-Sterling, a spokesman for United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz.
Mr. Costello remains in custody pending his detention hearing on July 15.
He has been charged in United States District Court with armed bank robbery in connection with the May 12 heist.
According to an affidavit filed with the complaint in federal court, Mr. Costello and another individual allegedly entered the Bank of America in Attleboro Taunton??on May 12 armed with a semi-automatic weapon.
Once inside the bank, the affidavit states, Mr. Costello jumped over the teller's counter and took $17,687.
The robbers were observed fleeing the area in a green Ford pickup truck that had been reported stolen earlier in the day from a garage in Canton, according to the affidavit.
Based on DNA matches and witness identification, according to the affidavit, authorities determined that Mr. Costello was one of the two individuals who robbed the bank.
In particular, bank surveillance footage from the incident showed the robber who jumped over the teller's counter to be wearing red ski gloves with black stripes.
Later that day, Norton police discovered a pair of gloves left on a pile of leaves on Pleasant Street in Norton that matched the description of the gloves worn by the robber.
Subsequent testing by the Federal Bureau of Investigation recovered DNA from the left glove that matched Mr. Costello's DNA.
Authorities had a DNA sample from Mr. Costello stemming from a previous conviction for armed bank robbery.
Mr. Procopio said federal agents and state police detectives subsequently developed information that indicated Mr. Costello was staying at the Bay Motor Inn.
Authorities obtained a search warrant in Dedham District Court for the motor inn. Surveillance also confirmed that Mr. Costello was staying at the inn.
Shortly before 10 AM last Friday, members of the state police Special Tactical Operations Team, also known as the STOP Team, entered the room where Mr. Costello was staying and took him into custody without incident. Federal agents also participated in the arrest.
Bourne police detectives were on hand to lend assistance if necessary, Bourne Police Lieutenant Richard J. Silvestro said Wednesday.
Later that Friday, authorities transferred Mr. Costello to Boston for his appearance before Magistrate Judge Hennessy.
Police continue to search for the second individual, who they say participated in the robbery.


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You can discover in our official website what volunteering in the DISA Gran Canaria Marathon means, main tasks and how to join as volunteer in this event where thousands of people will take part.
The DISA Gran Canaria Marathon grows every year in number of participants, activities and facilities, increasing the number of workers in this event, all coordinated by the working team of the Instituto Insular de Deportes.
Volunteers have been and will still be a very important part of the DISA Gran Canaria Marathon, as they are for all the big events. Their work is fundamental for the development of all the parallel acts of the events and especially on the day of the three main races: Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10Km.
The new design and the new content increase the number of visits to the official website of this marathon.
Through the new website, you can register for the races or for the medal design competition, join as volunteer or follow all the news of the event.
Last July, as a new commitment of the Centro Insular de Deportes in order to improve the services of this great sportive event, the new website of the DISA Gran Canaria Marathon was put in operation (www.grancanariamaraton.com) offering a new portal design and some innovative sections.
Participants of the DISA Gran Canaria Marathon 2014 who have not their certificate yet can download it from the website with the official result www.grancanariamaraton.com
To download your certificate, please click on the 'History' section of the website, then enter 'Participants' and click "2014". Certificates are organized by race and time.
In this way, each participant can find their own certificate, with their name and official time both printed, searching for the position and time.
These certificates are the official ones and certify the participation and the finish time for each runner in the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 Km of the DISA Gran Canaria Marathon 2014.
"DISA Gran Canaria Marathon will have a new route as well as a new place for the runners village on 25 January 2015", announced Lucas Bravo de Laguna (Minister of Sports of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria).
First of all, Mr. Bravo de Laguna thanked in the launch ceremony the presence of Pablo Barbero, Counselor for Economic Development, Tourism and the Ciudad de Mar of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Municipality, and Loli Saavedra, Head of Brand Marketing Department of DISA (main sponsor of the race).
The Alfredo Kraus Auditorium area will host the starting and finishing points of the races. Also the Expo will be located in this area.
As Bravo de Laguna explained, "this change is needed because the race is growing every year and Venegas St. has become small.
Enterprises can register their own team in any of the 3 races: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10Km.
The DISA Gran Canaria Marathon 2015 will celebrate once again the Race by Enterprises, where the runners compete individually but at the same time they will add points for their enterprise's team.
In this already traditional category, the enterprises can register a team in the 3 races: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10Km. All employees must be officially registered and being +18 years old for the Marathon and Half Marathon and +16 years old for the 10Km on the race day.
The new start and finish line will be located at the Auditorium Alfredo Kraus area, where the Gran Canaria Expodeporte, the Charity Race and the Kids Race will also be held.
The new location of the start and finish line, the omission of the Port area, the increase of meters at the oldtown, Vegueta, and the omission of tight and two-way streets, are the main important changes of the new course.
Starts the first edition of the medals design contest of the DISA Gran Canaria Marathon 2015.
You can submit your designs for the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 K medals and also for the kids race medal until the 15th of September.
The first edition of the medal design contest of the DISA Gran Canaria Marahon 2015 is under way. An iniciative what will permit whom wants to participate for the contest with their designs for the winner medal which will be given next 25th of January at some of the three main races, Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 K, or the 24th of January at the Kids race.
From the 22nd of July until the 15th of September it will be possible to deliver the medal designs, which have to be regulated by the contest guidelines which are available in www.grancanariamaraton.com.
The DISA Gran Canaria Marathon 2015 will be held on January 25th 2015. Shortly, some news about this edition will be announced.
The agreement to continue being the main sponsor of the DISA Gran Canaria Marathon was signed on 26th June, after the meeting between Lucas Bravo de Laguna, Minister of Sports of Gran Canaria, and Aristides Bonilla, Marketing Director of DISA.


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This was not an easy run, but I really enjoyed it because the temps have dropped a bit, here in Miami. Yesterday I ran a 12 miler with the local running store. The morning temps were in the high 50's to low 60's. This is perfect running weather.
It was still dark when we hit the turnpike trail ( about 6:35) and the traffic on the streets was very little. I had a 12 miler planned and my running partner had a 14 miler to do. My city, Doral is growing by the minute and it is refreshing to see how the city is adding bike paths and more parks as a way to keep the city residents active in a safe way. The turnpike trail is a paved path that is going to extend twenty five miles along the turnpike. Yes, a place to get in some serious exercise whether I decide to run, ride my bike or rollerblade. One of the new parks is a dog park; two separate gated areas (one for smaller dogs and the other for dogs over 25 lbs). There is also a small playground area, a couple of areas with tables, a path, with lines, for people to walk around or ride bikes, and outdoor exercise equipment. There is an elliptical machine, chair you sit on and use your feet to lift your weight and another sit down thingee that you use your weight to move the machine. It looks like a sit down see saw and you push with your legs to move it. Wow, how awesome.
So getting back to my run, I ran past this park, in the dark, and had to wait until I doubled back to see it. The first nine miles went by with no problems. The last 5k was a struggle. I was glad my running partner was there to keep my feet moving forward. I was a little mad at myself for forgetting two things for my run, but I thought I cannot do anything about so I just ran. I forgot my visor, and I forgot to bring an extra gel. I like to take a gel at miles 4, 7, and 10. I changed it to miles 5 and 10. I don't attribute being one gel short to my struggle on my last 3 miles. I was pacing a little faster this run compared to last week's long run...by a minute. While I was not out of breath at the end of my run, my quads were a little sore. I have three easy runs before my half next Sunday. Since there is no school on Tuesday, (some of the schools are use as polling sites), I need to shift that run to Monday.
I am not expecting to PR at this half since I took time off during the summer, but I am ready to do it!! Fort Lauderdale 13.1 here I come. I am psyched for this race for another reason; I am going to meet up with another Miami sparker!!! It is so nice to meet someone you chat with online and put a face to the name.
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Daphne, you are READY for the half! That's this weekend, right?! I will be out of town but you will be in my thoughts! Looking forward to reading your race report!
And that's cool news about the turnpike trail and the free gym in the park!
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Great report, you did great. Sounds like you pushed yourself pretty well, good for you! Best of luck on your HM. You will excell! Vic
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Congratulations on your good 12-miler and enjoy on your upcoming HM!!
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Hey, you did 12 miles! That's what counts. Nice that weather cooperated, though. You'll do great next week at your half!!
Oh, and that park sounds so nice. I wish we had running/walking/biking paths near where I live. I just have streets. UGH!
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Best of luck on your HM.
Sounds like your town is doing things right. A 25 mile path? Outstanding.
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If you ever call bull shit on anything call bull shit on this. Monsanto claims to be working with farmers but in reality they are assaulting them like bullies. In the 60's we had the image of organized crime were gangsters would go to mama papa shops and ask for payment for their 'protection'…Monsanto has done this in modern day under the guise of law.
By patenting their seeds Monsanto has guaranteed themselves a growing monopoly over the food in America. Monsanto patented seeds naturally were going to pollinate into other farms. Bees, birds, winds, and even the human error can lead to Monsanto seed ending up in a foreign farm. Guess what it is nature at work.
Monsanto will come to Farmers check their seed and if it contains their patented seed then they will sue the farmer and then ask the farmers to settle. The farmers then pay a fine and have to agree to not speak of the settlement or be sued again.
As one Farmer put it in the documentary "The future of food"…if a neighboring farmer had not secured his crops and my cattle invaded and destroyed their crops it would be my fault for not securing my cattle.
Monsanto doesn't fall under this liability. It is the Farmer's fault for securing his crops and thus can be taken to court by Monsanto. Which Monsanto has. Since the mid nineties Monsanto has sued 145 individual farmers. Monsanto claims that they don't profit from these lawsuits. But in 1999, The Washington Post reported that the number of farmers under investigation in US and Canada was 525. A later report confirmed that Monsanto was investigating 500 farmers in 2004 "as they do every year." Furthermore, Monsanto has an annual budget of $10 million is set aside each year to run a department of 75 staff dedicated to prosecuting farmers.
But besides the lawful thievery their products are also unsafe. A report by the provincial government of Chaco confirmed that those living near soy and rice fields sprayed with Monsanto's Roundup and other chemicals had higher rates of birth defects. Nearly a fourfold increase between 2000-2009. Child cancer tripled in the same time.
The Mexican government made it unlawful to plant genetically unaltered corn. Monsanto gmo corn has been bred to create its own pesticide and it is now being sold directly for human consumption. Rats fed this corn have suffered many different ailments and pregnant women have had complications.
Life should never be patented. Ever. Learn about the food you eat. Hell if you can afford it go organic.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/033772_Monsanto_Roundup.html#ixzz1zpJjXUqH
Now I care about animal rights. I do. I've even sporadically become vegetarian. However, vegans here's the thing it is great to have your own ideals but don't try to force them on people. See ideas are like a penis, awesome, but should never be forced on anyone. Which brings me to my next point. Vegans, I respect your conviction but don't preach about the wrongs of eating meat. What about the wrongs of the people working the fields for the fruits and vegetables you eat, under piss poor conditions? Or being sexually assaulted because the law fails protect them?
Unwanted sexual advancements are common for women farm workers. Raging from rape to verbal assaults.
The Obama Administration has withdrawn its proposed policy change that would reduce deaths and injuries among children employed in agriculture.The Department of Labor recognized the need to change policies that allow youth to perform hazardous tasks that are illegal in other jobs. The proposed Child Labor Hazardous Orders would have saved about 100 child farmworkers anually. Campaigning from agribusiness representatives pressured this to be scrapped. These jobs include pesticide handling, tabacco handling and curing, being at high elevations, using lots of different heavy machinery.
Really I could go on about the lack of laws for farm workers or the lack of enforcement of the laws that do exist. So vegan folk again I respect your ideas but I disagree. And me disagreeing does not make me a less moral person. We just see the world differently. A friend of mine who is vegan and told me the other day he can't have granola bars because they have honey and we kill the bees to get honey…well who dies, gets hurt, or is exploited for the spinach on your plate I asked. My whole gripe isn't to get vegans to eat meat…it simply is for the vegans of the world to stop trying to judge those who enjoy animal products. No matter what there's a victim. Animals or people…which is worse? That's a whole other argument. Both are bad simply put.
Super strength….
Superman can move planets right…who wouldn't want to do that? But imagine what he must go through on a daily basis. RESTRAINT. With that kind of strength…imagine how much he has to hold back! Have you ever tried to handle a brittle dried flower without breaking it? That is what superman has to endure on a daily basis while trying to make it seem effortless…ponder about that.
Super speed….
He can move at such speeds that to him it appears that everything else is standing still. You know when you were young and there was that one kid that couldn't really read? So he stuttered and it took him forever to get through a sentence and you grew impatient and made fun of him? Well that is what superman has to go through everyday with everyone he meets…except for the flash…and a long work day? Imagine his.
Super Senses…
I gather that he can control them. I get that. But there's smells that sometimes are just to in your face. Think when your entering a bathroom and the person before you bombed it. Would you really like a super smell then?
Super sight? Okay there's no down side to heat vision or xray…none that I can think of.
Super breath, controlling your breathing is unnatural…Supes has to add that to his list of daily restraints.
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Exploring the Impact of Interrupted Education on Earnings: The Educational Cost of the Chinese Cultural Revolution
AbstractDuring the Chinese Cultural Revolution many schools stopped normal operation for a long time, senior high schools stopped student recruitment for up to 6 years, and universities stopped recruitment for an even longer period. Such large scale school interruptions significantly reduced the opportunity for a large cohort of individuals to obtain university degrees and senior high school qualifications. More than half of this cohort who would normally attain a university degree were unable to do so. We estimate that those who did not obtain a university degree, because of the Cultural Revolution, lost an average of more than 50 percent of potential earnings. Both genders suffered reduced attainment of senior high school certificates and more than 20 per cent prematurely stopped their education process at junior high school level. However, these education responses do not appear to have translated into lower earnings. In addition, at each level of education attainment most of the cohort experienced missed or interrupted schooling. We show, however, that given the education certificate attained, the impact on earnings of these missed years of schooling or lack of normal curricula was small.
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Related researchKeywords: education; earnings; Cultural Revolution; China;
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- I21 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Analysis of Education
- J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials
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- NEP-ALL-2007-02-17 (All new papers)
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Published: Nov 12 2013 / 01:46
In my last post, I talked about revisiting the concept of Design Patterns and questioned how useful it is to "learn" them. The conclusion that I came to was that you are better served by focusing on how objects communicate rather than traditional patterns. Well, that's not the only "traditional concept" that I think we should move beyond. So, let's talk about inheritance...


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Banana and Sheep Bombs
On the Weapons Select screen press Square + X 10 times
Extra Weapons
Effect Code Extra Weapons Press X + Square 8 times in a row at the weapon option screen.
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Party Time Pins!
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IP vs. Traditional CCTV: An Industry Roundtable (part 1)
Integrators and manufacturers weigh in on the pros and cons of deploying the different video surveillance systems
3. How do you counter arguments from end-users that IP video is too costly to implement? Can you make a case for ROI?
Havlin: There have been studies done in the industry that show the break-even point to use IP video is at 40 cameras. The lower cost of CAT5e cable and lower labor costs offset the initial higher product cost. There are additional intangible savings in cost of administering a video system that you do not get with analog.
Gorovici: The case is made time and time again with each new IP-based system install. The equipment cost for an analog vs. IP-based solution is about the same. IP-based solutions prove their superior ROI sooner than an analog system once more cameras are installed and you need only add one license per camera — instead of buying a new 8- or 16-channel DVR for only a few new video streams. The IP-based system offers cost savings in a number of other important areas: When you need an upgrade for a new feature, like analytics, all you have to do is install new software. When you have to move equipment to a different area, no new cable has to be installed.
Banerjee: Choosing the right type of recording solution for your application can often reduce overall implementation and management costs of the system over time. Most of the cost and arguments against using IP video have been driven largely by PC-based NVR solutions that are expensive to acquire, install and most importantly, to maintain. Alternative recording methods that eliminate the NVR, including iSCSI disk arrays commonly used by IT to implement storage area networks, are available as a more cost-effective option. By eliminating the maintenance costs associated with NVRs and better using storage technology, you can lower the total cost of ownership of your system over time by up to 30 percent. But if a DVR is cheaper and adequately addresses the requirements of the application, then it's also a viable option.
Rakow: The initial cost is about the same — there may not be a solid ROI argument to go with IP cameras, but it can certainly be demonstrated that it costs no more than analog.
Lavery: My counter-argument sounds like a clichA© but holds true: "Time is Money." The time you save by viewing video remotely and the ease of filtering for useful events adds up in a short time to be a huge cost savings, especially with fuel prices as high as they are. In many cases, an IP infrastructure is already in place; therefore, the overall total cost becomes comparable to that of analog systems. The case for ROI is always difficult to determine in the security industry — the real question that needs to be asked is "What will it cost to NOT implement this technology?"
Nilsson: The question regarding cost of an IP-based system is probably the most common question we receive. While customers are interested in IP-based technology, they frequently think they cannot afford it. Often, users comparison shop only for cameras, and a network camera is 50 percent more expensive than its analog counterpart. However, when cabling, storage, video management and installation are taken into the equation, most systems beyond 32 cameras will be less expensive using IP. And if the twisted pair (Cat5 or Cat 6) cabling already exists in the building, which is the case in most new buildings, schools and offices, IP has shown to always be lower cost.
Forest: We do not encounter this objection. An ROI case is easily made when HD cameras cost the same as analog cameras but have three times the resolution and they can also leverage the existing IT backbone and expertise that already exists within most organizations.
4. How is IP video driving security convergence? Can end-users leverage analog technology in a similar way?


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Department of Homeland Security
Last Saturday, 22 federal agencies merged to become part of the Department of Homeland Security. A panel joins Diane to talk about the mission of the department, its effectiveness to date and the enormous challenges ahead.
Phil Anderson
senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
Bruce Reed
president, Democratic Leadership Council and Domestic Policy Advisor to President Clinton
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Things I wasn't expecting: Watching a couple girls eat each other out to the Basin Street Blues. I'm not sure how I feel about that, I've never ever put those two things together.
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I've gotta admit, this was a whole lot of fun. Maybe not what you'd call "family fun," but lots of fun.
DISCLAIMER: While my wife and kiddo normally come along for the stupidity, they sat out for this particular jorting. In other words, no children were scarred in the taking of these pics.
Thanks so much to Maria Correa for helping jorts rock Portland's Naked Bike Ride (I should also mention that Maria kept her clothes on). :)
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SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 02: An attendee holds the new iPad 2 during an Apple Special event to unveil the new iPad 2 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on March 2, 2011 in San Francisco, California. Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad 2 as the successor to its popular tablet, the iPad. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
A Rutgers University management class was required to buy an iPad for a course starting this week -- right before Apple's announcement last week about the new iPad 2 and its debut Friday. And while the rest of the world was angry at the world and Apple -- or if we were lucky, we got $100 -- Apple decided to give the class a break. New iPad 2s for everyone!
"We expected to have to tell the students that it was just unfortunate timing," Eric Greenberg, Rutger's Center for Management Development's faculty chair told Forbes. "But Apple really surprised me by being so flexible."
It was the local Apple store in Freehold, NJ which did most of the magic wand-waving by not charging a restocking fee or other penalty "even though the original iPads had already been customized with Rutgers' educational software," Greenberg said.
Whether or not the decision was based on an amazing store manager, or from execs from Apple, it shows that the company is determined to position itself as a solid education tool.
By not replacing the iPads, the company risked losing goodwill and reputation. Now that's not the case -- in fact, it's getting some positive press right now, isn't it?


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Dedication Recipient
Each year, El Tour is dedicated to a special person who has made significant contributions to the bicycling community. The announcement for the 2014 Dedication Recipient will be announced in early Fall.
See below for the 2013 Dedication Recipient!
31st El Tour de Tucson presented by Casino del Sol Resort dedicated to John Hewko, General Secretary, Rotary International
The 31st El Tour is proud to announce the 2013 Dedication Recipient as JOHN HEWKO, General Secretary of Rotary International and the individual who has raised more funds than any other in a single El Tour event – over $243,000 in 2012 for Rotary-PolioPlus.
This year's honoree embodies the theme of El Tour … "Better Together Through Bicycling". Rotary's most notable current global project, PolioPlus, is contributing to the global eradication of polio. The main objective of Rotary is service – in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.
John Hewko is the General Secretary of Rotary International. Before joining Rotary, he was vice president of operations at the Millennium Challenge Corporation, a US government international development agency. An attorney, John was a partner with the law firm Baker & McKenzie, working in Moscow, Kyiv and Prague and specializing in international corporate transactions in emerging markets. In 1991-92, he assisted the Ukrainian Parliament in drafting the initial laws on foreign investment, anti-competition and corporations. John is a trustee of the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine.
Rotary International is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional and community leaders who provide humanitarian service and build goodwill and peace. There are 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographic areas. Rotary's primary corporate goal is the global eradication of polio. Rotary clubs also develop projects worldwide, that focus on basic education and literacy, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, economic and community development and peace and conflict resolution.
Help us to honor John Hewko and attend the Dedication Dinner!
Details about the dinner and reservation form HERE
The 2012 Dedication Recipient:
The 30th El Tour is proud to annouce the 2012 Dedication Recipient is ANDY CLARKE, America's leading bicycling advocate and President of the League of American Bicyclists!
Click here for the press release
2011 El Tour Honors Rahsaan Bahati
World-Class Cyclist and Champion of the Kids
The University of Arizona Medical Center 29th El Tour de Tucson presented by CenturyLink was dedicated to Rahsaan Bahati – 2008 US Pro Criterium Champion, seven-time national cycling champion and founder of the Bahati Foundation.
Rahsaan, a pro cyclist since 2001, does work through his non-profit foundation (www.bahatifoundation.org) to inspire and empower underprivileged inner-city youth to rise above their circumstance through the sport of cycling. The world-class cyclist and champion of youth is the epitome of this year's event theme, "El Tour…all about giving." Rahsaan was honored at the Dedication Dinner the Thursday before the event.


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Center Console Fishing Boat Rental Panama City Beach
Come pick up your fully outfitted 18' Center Console "Fisher" and head off for an adventure you will truly enjoy. There are so many things to do as you captain your own boat and make your own agenda! You will embark from The Old Lighthouse Marina on Grand Lagoon next to the Boatyard Restaurant and motor your way to St. Andrew Bay and Shell Island. You can see the Dolphins, do some fishing, go swimming and snorkeling or pull up to the beach for a shore lunch.
Activity Highlights
→ Fish, snorkel, and cruise the Bay waters.
→ Daily departures available in the spring and summer.
→ Life vests, safety equipment and fuel all included.
→ 18' center console boats.
→ FREE shuttle service from Panama City Beach Hotels (Seasonal).
Booking Details:Please bring with you the provided confirmation number (located on the voucher e-mailed to you after online purchase) and a valid drivers license for verification at the Lighthouse Marina(directions and map located on e-voucher). Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes early to sign the liability waiver and receive operating orientation. It is best to confirm your booking at least 24 hours prior to your arrival date.
Departure Details
This activity offers daily departures March through October. Current daily departures times are 8am and 1pm (4 hour only). Customers are asked to reserve at least two days in advance due to limited availability. Customers may request a departure time upon booking, but must confirm prior to arrival due to possible time changes.
Duration of Activity
4-8 Hrs.
● Safety/Operating Orientation
● Life Vests
● Fuel
● Swim ladder
● Safety Gear
● FREE Hotel Pick-up (Seasonal)
● Gratuity (optional)
● Portable Grill
● Cooler & Ice
● Fishing Poles (available for rent)
● Bait & Tackle (shop across from marina)
● Fish Finder
Public parking is available at the Lighthouse Marina located at 5325 North Lagoon Drive.
● Customer must be 18 to book this tour. Anyone between the ages of 16-22 can drive if they have a Florida Boaters License. Boaters tests can be given prior to departure for $3 (paid upon arrival). Please arrive at least 30 minutes early if you need to take this test.
● Boat may not exceed 4 passengers.
● Boats are not allowed in the Gulf of Mexico.
● In order to receive free hotel pick-up, customers must be in the immediate Panama City Beach area and call at least one day prior to schedule. Shuttle service is not guaranteed and subject to availability.
Additional Information
● It is recommended to bring suntan lotion, coolers with food and beverages, sunglasses, towels, snorkeling or fishing gear, and a camera.
● You can obtain a fishing license by calling 888-FISH-FLORIDA (1-800-347-4356)or by visiting a local tackle shops.
● Boating tests consist of 25 multiple test questions. They are not intended to be difficult. A photo ID must be available for each person taking the test.
● Center console boat equipped with 90hp motor.
● If the weather is unfavorable for your rental, another time/date will be scheduled. If another time cannot be reschedule, customer will be given a full refund.
Cancellation Policy
Customers may cancel at least 24 hours prior to their arrival date to receive a full refund minus a $5 service fee. Customers that cancel after the 24 hour period will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee and $5 service fee. If weather or waves are unfavorable, the rental may be rescheduled for a later time/date or a full refund will be issued. No-shows will not be refunded. Customer may make changes to the reservation without any fees as long as it's outside the 24 hour cancellation period.
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Apr 29 2010 11:02am
A good quality boat to take out on the water. We went fishing and then decided to do some dolphin watching. It was a good trip.Verified TripShock! Traveler Review
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5 top tips to get into the creative industries…
Looking for some direction and advice for your career? Here are some words of wisdom from our panel of experts that spoke at our Artstart event at the Rich Mix Arts centre
Your degree won't get you a job. You get yourself a job. When it comes to a creative career, personal drive always wins. Keep knocking on doors! And if you can't find a job that suits you then make one. Be proactive, discover through trial and error.
Know your strengths, and what you need help with- never be afraid to ask!
Jen Olsen from the Tate Collectives stressed that 'Collaboration is key to getting ahead in the artspace' and as Mark Shanley from Wieden + Kennedy noted 'it's a meeting of imaginations' you need to make the most of the digital space to come together.
Interact, network, keep in touch, volunteer as much as possible and attend events. They build your personal & professional skills. It's important to think about what you can both get and give from your network when you are building career.
Think about who your audience is before you start reaching out. It's not all digital. Our panel's take on social media is that it's most useful to show the personality behind the work. Use it to build personal brand. If you are having an event.
Overall our panel tells us that what they look for when recruiting is initiative, hard work, and plain nice, someone they can have a drink with! – it's important that you find an org that fits with you!
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They ask me what
I want to do with my life.
This is not a question of who
I want to be, but what.
I want to do and be good, I say.
When it comes down to it,
I want to fall asleep
with myself at night
and not feel as though I
could have been more.
No, no, they say.
You don't understand.
What do you want to DO?
It's easy, I say.
I want to live. Create. See. Do. Make.
Learn. Educate. Share. Feel. Be.
I am so easily written off
as another naive fantasy
that I do not try
to come across as otherwise.
Go ahead,
write me off.
me will make it that much
easier for me to surpass you.