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So last night I popped into Briggs for pre-PFE drinks (even though I wasn't going to PFE) and snuck in a cheeky daiquiri. Alex, my friend-come-bartender, was mixing drinks for everyone. Quick chat, then off I went to the CBD to watch Private Romeo at the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF).
I'm a major Shakespeare geek, so I loved how the film was pretty much entirely lines taken from Romeo & Juliet (but the setting was transposed into that of a military academy). It was hilarious, though, because so many things didn't make sense. The directors didn't bother making direct correlations apart from the obvious Romeo-Juliet debacle. For example, I still don't know what "marriage" was supposed to be, or what factions the Capulets and Montagues were supposed to be representing. And the ending! It made no sense!
Regardless, it was definitely worth it. Even if the seats were ridiculously low-backed and the degree of slouching I did gave me back cramps (hooray for being young and having the ability to rebound!)
Then it was off to drinks at The Lucky Coq on Chapel with pre-PFE friends. Very packed. Good DJ. Got a lift home at 3am: ah, the beauty of not catching a nightrider.
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In 2004 they swift boated a presidential candidate. In 2014 they're swift boating a POW.
May 28th, 2014
What Fear Steals From So Many
This came across my Twitter stream the other day…
It was accompanied by a link to this…
Years ago, when I was still making a living as a freelance architectural model maker, I worked often for a firm located in a business park located between Rockville and Gaithersburg, two big and growing suburban cities in the massive Montgomery County Maryland sprawl. I had no car at the time but the Metro subway had a stop I could get off at and walk to the firm's offices easily, if I cut across the King Farm.
Anyone who grew up in the Rockville area in those days will remember the King Farm. Developers ate it some years ago and now it's all ugly rowhouses, condos, parking decks and a faux town center. Back then it was this wonderful anomaly of wide open green space tucked between a growing busy sprawl. It was so huge that at night, it created its own dark sky. I used to love working late at the firm's offices and then walking in the dead of night down a little access road that cut across the King Farm to the Metro on the other side of Route 355. There were little worker's shacks off to one side of the road…four of them I think…and the main farm house and barns not too far from them. You could feel the history of the place. And the sky above was bright with all the stars you never saw at night in the city.
One day while working on a model, I was talking with the architect, a young Turkish woman who designed one of the most beautiful art deco buildings in Silver Spring. This one…
She asked me how I managed to get around without a car and I told her how I did it, and then went off on a tangent about how beautiful the sky was at night over the King Farm, and how lovely it was to walk down that little road at night at the end of the day…just you and the stars and the quiet, peaceful night…
…and she looked at me sadly and said, "I could never do that."
May 2nd, 2014
Sliding Into The Trench Of Republican Governance
Baltimore got a little rain earlier in the week. And by a little I mean about half a foot over a couple days. It was the same system that spawned tornadoes that killed a bunch of people in western south, and it seems generally part of the same disturbed weather patterns we've been having here in North America, thanks to the energy companies and republican reticence to do anything about preventing ecological catastrophe that might take money out of the pockets of needy billionaires. But lurking in the weather that's been pummeling us is something else besides the looming effects of global warming. Ironically, the pulpit thumpers are right, our civilization is crumbling. Well…in a manner of speaking…
I point my finger at two culprits, but maybe they're both one and the same: That Randian-libertarian notion that taxation is theft, plus that government regulation of the marketplace is also a kind of theft and anyone who advocates it is a moocher who wants a free lunch. I swam in libertarian waters for most of my twenties, until Reagan cured me of it, and I'm here to tell you there are a lots of useful tools in that pool who really believe the invisible hand of the marketplace will create a Heaven on Earth if we would only let it. Well…right up there is your Heaven.
My little village made the network news about this one! It's not like other parts of the city aren't falling apart too, or for that matter other parts of other cities all over the country, but you can see how something like this unnerves even people who don't live in the slums. Tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, my God those things can happen to the nice neighborhoods too. What strikes you listening to the chatter is how the little details that make things make better sense go missing from the conversation of people you don't live in the vicinity. I saw several people talking about how Baltimore streets are sinking. Well, yes and no.
One thing to understand about Baltimore is it kinda straddles the boundary between the coastal plains and the Maryland piedmont…those lovely rolling hills of Maryland. (Our oddly shaped little state is very diverse in its geography, and there is beauty everywhere) Parts of the city are actually way higher up than other parts but you don't really notice how big the elevation changes are because they are gradual in most places, unlike say San Francisco, and you don't see the grade change until you get somewhere you can look a distance. The streets and sidewalks gently slope up and down, up and down and the walk isn't difficult and you look back and you notice the city core off in the distance is now almost entirely below you. The north-western part of the city is in the hills and the rest of it is on the coastal plains. That's how my house can be something like 60 feet higher than the Jones Falls River even though on the map I look like I'm right next to it.
Which all means laying tracks for a railroad through all this can be a tad complicated, particularly when your running stock are steam engines which don't do steep grades all that well. A little history…
In the 1890s what was the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, the first common carrier railroad company in the U.S., dug a bunch of tunnels and trenches through the city including one really big tunnel going under Howard Street, to connect with points north from its Camden station because that was actually the less expensive way to do it, compared with a surface line through the center of the city or going around the city. This is why now you might be walking along a city street and suddenly there's this deep trench on the other side of a cast iron fence and it's not one of our little rivers down there, it's a set of tracks coming out of a tunnel.
Building those tunnels and trenches bankrupted the company shortly after the lines opened up, and it was in receivership for about three years because the economy tanked and all their profit forecasts went down the tubes. It's tough to run a railroad in bad economic times. It costs money to cut the grades a train can run, and lay some tracks down, let alone cut tunnels and dig trenches out of the middle of a large city. And then you have to maintain all that.
But money is tight these days…for some reason…and everyone in the city who was here when the Howard Street tunnel caught fire in July 2001 knows what is going to happen now. People were complaining about the retaining wall that collapsed last Wednesday, years before this, and CSX kept telling them there was nothing to worry about. If it was ever inspected at all in the past decade I'm guessing someone didn't want to tell the board of directors their yearly bonuses would need to be spent shoring up a hundred plus year old stone wall. Now CSX is probably going to sue the city for damaging its tracks and the city will sue CSX back for damaging its street…and so on and so forth. And none of it needed to happen. But it did, because what was fifty years ago a reasonable rate of return on investment is woefully inadequate today. We want our double-digit returns and we want them now.
So the factories close and there is less for the rail companies to carry. So the businesses close because workers don't make enough to buy things like they use to and there is even less for the rail companies to carry. So the economic heart of the cities shrivels, and with it, the city itself.
Maintenance is expensive. The city has a hard time keeping its infrastructure in good shape because it's lost the massive industrial economic base it once had like a lot of old east coast cities did. But look around…the problem is Everywhere…
Meanwhile the banks and Wall Street keep demanding instant and ever higher returns on investment, and Grover Norquist wants to shrink government to a small enough size he can drown it in a bathtub. But government is a communal thing as in Community, and what is being whittled down to size is that sense of community, that we are all fellow Americans…neighbors. It is America Norquist and his pals are drowning in that bathtub, so they can feast without being presented a bill. And everyone is putting off maintenance because the money done all trickled up and the rising tide didn't so much lift all the boats as sink the cars. And nature doesn't care why you didn't shore up the wall and improve drainage around it.
February 25th, 2014
This came across my Twitter stream the other day…
Because the rest of the country started taking notice, that's why. But as usual the corporate news media only looks at it superficially, lambasting republicans for hitching Ted Nugent to their wagon while focusing almost exclusively on his "subhuman mongrel" crack at the president. Yes, yes, it's telling in its in-your-face racism. They're not even dog whistling at the base anymore. But that was hardly all there is to find in the catalog of Nugent's wit and wisdom.
Christ almighty you'd think the Family Values party never bothered to listen to his music, hear the lyrics, or even just glance a second or two at the album cover for "Love Grenade"?
And then there's this lovely little ditty…
Now get back to me about how you're all against the gay agenda because homosexuals prey on children.
What were they thinking you ask? Oh I know what they were thinking. They were thinking inside that comfortable cocoon that Fox News and Talk Radio and their right wing billionaire money teats built for them. That gentleman's club at the edge of town where they can let the masks come off and say all the things they really mean without decency and humanity getting a word in edgewise. Sometimes they forget the cocoon they live in is not the world they live in, and then the rest of the country sees them hugging the likes of Ted Nugent like he's their soul brother. But that's only because he Is their soul brother.
Take advantage of a 13 year old girl for her body…take the food out of her mouth because you wanted another yacht…the difference between the Wall Street men and the duck dynasty boys is the cost of their toys…
November 5th, 2013
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From Politico today, which I will not link to because…Politico…
You don't say… A culture of hatred…
like the ku klux klan…
Carefully cultivated…
And your problem with cultivating hatred for votes is…what exactly?
October 12th, 2013
This came across my Facebook stream just now…
Big tax cuts for the rich and big business, two wars on the card, and now they're bellyaching about paying for it. But no. They're bellyaching that the democrats won't let them make the poor, the sick, the elderly and the unemployed pay for it.
April 3rd, 2013
This Really Isn't About God Is It….
Someone in North Carolina complained that some county commissioners were starting their meetings with a prayer…and this was the response at the statehouse
Arguments about religion are usually arguments about Who's In Charge rather than arguments about religion. Same thing with arguments about Intrusive Government. Reverence allegedly paid to God is actually directed at the Tribe, in whose name God serves. Figure they'll be holding a conclave down there somewhere in the old confederacy to elect the first Baptist pope any day now.
November 27th, 2012
This just came across my Twitter stream…
After the recent revaluations from former Florida GOP members that all that talk about voter fraud was itself fraud, you'd think people would finally stop listening to the rhetoric, and pay more attention to the behavior.
Yes, yes…they yap about "smaller government all the firggin' time, but you need to understand what is meant in the first place by "smaller government". It was never about reducing its staffage or its costs. Size is a relative matter.
What they're talking about isn't size, it's power…specifically the power of the federal, not state level government. They want it small enough it can't enforce equal rights laws. They want it small enough it can't stop Wall Street and big corporations from raping the middle class. They want it small enough it cannot defend the rights of women, minorities, the poor, and the powerless. That is all that was ever meant by the term, "small government".
November 20th, 2012
Lazy Bums On The Government Dole…
This came across my Facebook stream this morning…
This seems like beating on a dead horse…probably everyone knows by now that WalMart pays food stamp wages…but there's a point here that needs constant hammering on. If you like WalMart's Low, Low Prices! fine…except WalMart workers are living on food stamps and probably other public support too, and that's a large part of how WalMart keeps its prices down (another part is their pressure on companies to manufacture goods in low wage countries abroad, thereby costing American families their livelihoods and decimating this country's industrial base). So…the difference between what you paid for your WalMart goods and what they would actually cost if WalMart simply paid its workers a living wage is the part paid for by food stamps. If you shop at WalMart, you are on the dole too. Except you could probably afford not to be.
So who's the lazy bum wanting a government handout here, because it isn't the WalMart worker.
November 7th, 2012
Moral Nihilism Isn't Only Believing In Nothing…
I just finished watching Rachel Maddow deliver a smokin' hot riff on republican shock and confusion, as displayed on Fox last night, that the numbers they were certain were going to go massively in Romney's favor didn't. She showed clips from past Fox News predictions of a Romney landslide, showed that stunning live TV moment that'll almost certainly go down in television history, when Rove got angry that the Fox News vote analysts called Ohio for Obama. Then…brilliantly…she added that no, the polls were not skewed, Obama was born in Hawaii, he didn't raise taxes, the deficit hasn't gone up, unemployment figures were not cooked, Saddam didn't have weapons of mass destruction, climate change is real, evolution is real, FEMA isn't building concentration camps…
…and god I hope I can get my hands on a video clip of it because it really said it all…especially how at the end of that grotesque litany of decades of republican right wing and religious right hallucinations she said that it is profoundly damaging to our democracy when one party is trying to cope with things as they really are and the other is living it it's own detached insular fantasy world.
We need, she said thumping her pulpit, honest, good faith arguing and debating about policy…real argument not phony crap ginned up just to drive people to the polls or satisfy the pathetic conceits of religious and political fanatics…because it is in that honest debating of the issues that we have the best hope of finding answers that work. By cocooning in their own fantasy world the republicans have made that honest, good faith arguing and debating nearly impossible.
She said she hoped the shock of that collision with real numbers and real reality last night might break the bubble. I've heard others expressing this since last night, but I am not so sure. But there is the problem we face as a nation. It's the problem we need to address before we can really and truly get down to addressing any of the others. The polls were not skewed. The unemployment numbers were not rigged. There were no weapons of mass destruction. Climate change is real. Evolution is real. FEMA is not building concentration camps. Homosexuals are not demon possessed tools of satan. Two plus two equals four. If any of this distresses you be assured that reality does not care about what you believe or about you. It just is what it is. You need to care about reality. If you can't bring yourself to do that critically, honestly, with your eyes wide open, without letting your cherished preconceptions blind you to simple facts, don't be bellyaching about the moral relativism, hedonism, nihilism whatever of the world around you. The nihilist is you.
October 28th, 2012
Dear Values Voters…
If you're still committed to vote for this man admit it…you don't care that he's a brazen in-your-face liar. You care about something else. Maybe it's the president is a darkie. Maybe it's the homosexuals are after your children. Maybe its rape is a gift from God. Whatever.
You're going to vote for the liar. Because he shares your moral values.
October 17th, 2012
Ain't No Jive Bro…I'm both Married and Engaged! To Two Different Women!
Via Ed Brayton…
How the man who, while editor of the Dartmouth Review, penned a racist parody of African American students titled "This Sho Ain't No Jive Bro" and later outed a gay student using stolen mail between members of the Dartmouth Gay Student Alliance can in any sense be labeled a Christian is something confederate christianists can explain I suppose. But here it is again: the righteous anti-gay moralist getting caught with his pants down around his morals.
Self-hating closeted gay people and anti-gay fundamentalists have this in common: they're both so busy fighting the homosexual menace they never develop the skills necessary to honorably manage their own sexual desires. And every time they fail miserably at it they double down on their fight against the homosexual menace.
September 27th, 2012
Atlas And Republican Jesus Slow Dancing In History's Graveyard
You should go read this article in full. It's a take down on today's republican party, not bitter, but clearly ticked off. He comes close to saying it outright: the republican party is now the party of southern christianists and wall street financial barons, locked in a deadly embrace of money and highly motivated southern tribalists each demanding fealty from republican politicians…one for their money, the other for their votes.
Because the world view of each is so self-centered, insular and disconnected they have made the nation nearly ungovernable. They have their own facts, their own news channel, their own pundits all telling them their deranged conceits are the highest wisdom. There was a time when I could hope the money guys would eventually come to their senses: economic disaster has a way of making you pay attention to reality. But as their world has become more and more infected with Ayn Rand's poison that seems a lost hope too.
They'll let it all burn down: the christianists because Armageddon means Jesus is coming…the financiers because they won't stop believing in their own Atlas-like infallibility until they're jumping out their wall street windows because they've lost everything and this time there isn't any money left in anyone's pockets to bail them out.
I really wish I knew what the answer was. But it seems all there is left to do now is ride it out to wherever it's going, and maybe grab whatever small piece of America you can as the pieces all float past and hang on to it.
August 29th, 2012
Getting Real
Here's the thing… you can't turn words like "Family" and "Values" into dog whistles for hating on gay people and then get miffed when whenever you use those words to actually mean Family and Values people keep hearing that dog whistle. You're the one trashed the neighborhood and forgive me (or not) for thinking you did that out of spite because you couldn't make the rent. And if you turn the institution of marriage into a seedy dive with a sign over the bar that reads…
…just remember, the one who devalued marriage, is you.
August 20th, 2012
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The Clark County Commission on Wednesday considered a proposal to give an independent board control over University Medical Center (UMC). Commissioners debated the idea for three hours but could not reach an agreement.
Michael Collins is a nurse at nonprofit UMC. He fears if county commissioners give up control over the hospital to another governing board, his salary, pension and benefits could be in jeopardy. He is also concerned about the quality of healthcare.
"I see UMC as a public entity similar to the police department and fire department," said Collins. "They provide a service to the community that is mandated by the government."
He and dozens of union workers vowed to fight the proposal if it moves forward. Other community members who help the uninsured are worried the move could lead toward privatizing the hospital.
"UMC receives its funds by taxpayer money," said Emily Persuad of Mi Familia Vota, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing Latino community involvement. "People from the community should be able to go to the meetings."
However, hospital administrators said every year UMC provides $250 million in free care and takes in enough money to cover all but $60 million. UMC CEO Brian Brannman said the hospital needs to change to stay competitive.
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Three members of Utah's starting lineup are from Los Angeles.
Dakarai Tucker and Brandon Taylor grew up USC fans, and can still hum the Trojans' fight song if pressed. Delon Wright loved UCLA and saw many of his friends go play for the Bruins over the years.
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Tipoff » Thursday, 8:30 p.m.
TV » Pac-12 Network. Radio » 700 AM
Records » Utah 16-7 (5-6); USC 10-13 (1-9)
Series history » USC leads 17-16
Last meeting » Utah 84, USC 66 (Jan. 16)
About the Utes » Utah is attempting to win its first road game of the season. … The Utes are 4-9 against the Trojans in Los Angeles. … The three Utah players from Los Angeles have combined to start 65 of 69 games this season.
About the Trojans » USC is 8-1 on the season when Nikola Jovanovic scores 10 or more points. … USC is 0-4 in the last two weeks despite leading in the second half of each game.
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None of them ever received an offer from the L.A. schools, paving the way for them to come to Salt Lake City and still play under the bright lights of the Pac-12.
Utah travels to USC on Thursday night to face the Trojans at the Galen Center. When Utes do, it will be the first time back home for the trio, the first time they play in front of all their family and friends. For once, Tucker's mom and dad, or Wright's father Ray won't have to hop flights to see them perform. All they'll have to do is take the trip downtown.
"It's going to be fun," Taylor said. "I'm looking forward to being able to play in front of the people I love. It's going to seem weird at first, but we're just out there to try and get a win at the end of the day. So that's where our focus is going to be."
All three were lightly recruited coming out of high school. Tucker was the closest to receiving an official offer. He was told by the Trojans to go the junior college route, after which a spot in their program would be waiting.
Wright went across the country to prep school, then to San Francisco for juco ball. Taylor had two major offers leaving high school (from Utah and Saint Mary's) and chose the Utes. When Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak signed Taylor and Tucker in the spring of 2012, he was criticized by some fans who saw the players' lack of other scholarship offers as a sign that they didn't merit one from the Utes either. But both have become starters and key components to a team that's 16-7 overall heading into this week, one that has a shot at a postseason tournament of some kind.
"Hopefully, the kids enjoy the moment and enjoy playing in front of family and friends," Krystkowiak said. "I don't think I'm going to have to calm them down or rev them up. They know what's at stake, so their focus will be simple: the team, rather than having an ax to grind."
Utah is attempting to reach the .500 mark in conference play for the first time since Jan. 4, when the Utes defeated Oregon State at the Huntsman Center. The matchups against the Trojans and then the Bruins will be the second of the season for Utah.
"We know that we can't let down at any point for the rest of the season," Tucker said. "USC plays very well at home, so we can't look at their record. We need to find a way to win on the road, and that's what we're concentrating on. Trying to get that road win."
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I recently upgraded to the Actiontec MI424-WR after using the DLink for ~10yrs.
My IP space is 192.168.0.x
I changed the router with that new range (from 192.168.1.x), and setup the DHCP range to match that subnet.
The problem is that every few weeks, the router goes sideways and loses its DHCP range (reverting back to the 192.168.1.x subnet). The router keeps the 192.168.0.x address.
So, it is keeping itself on the new subnet, and assigning addresses based on its original configuration. I've reset it twice, and am now asking to see if:
1) has anybody else encountered this issue
2) is there any way to fix it without having to change my internal network to keep this stupid router happy
#1 Do you have more than one router?
#2 If so to my last question: What is the brand, model and hardware version of the routers that you have?
#3 If not to my first question: What is the exact hardware version of that Actiontec MI424-WR of yours?
#4 Do you have FIOS TV?
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I have the same problem. But its not every few weeks. Its every time I ask FIOS supoort to do something. Yesterday I had them try to revalidate a cable card in the morning and then later in the day again. Both times the dhcp range was reset on the router.
Even with the new router I get the DHCP range reset. So I am now changed my entie network to match the default router rannge. But with home servers, I start the range at 21. At random intervals it now defaults back to starting at .2.
I have contacted support - they're no help at all. These routers are flaky. The best solution I was given was to use something else for DCHP leases (nice support - not).
So I am still having this issue. Since most people don't even bother with changing (or using) dedicated IPs, I guess we'll never know.
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I cam across this thread because I have the same issue. Everytime I call support for something (and sometimes seemingly randomly), the DHCP settings revert back to default. Has anyone found out anything more about this? Thanks!
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Locating Point and Non-point Sources of Escherichia coli in the Mechumps Creek Watershed,
Hanover County, Virginia
For this project, RMC's Environmental Studies students partnered with the Virginia
Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ), the County of Hanover, and the Town
of Ashland to locate sources of fecal coliform bacteria (using the indicator species
Escherichia coli or E. coli) in the College's local watershed.
In 1998 and 2002, the VADEQ listed 5.69 stream miles along Mechumps Creek, Hanover
County, Virginia as impaired because of violations of fecal coliform bacteria. During
a four-year period, RMC students sampled runoff and storm drains during rainstorms
and dry periods and performed lab work to identify sources and quantify amounts
of E. coli reaching Mechumps Creek. Additional work included determining
the reliability of Bacterial Source Tracking methods used to identify the source
of fecal bacteria in environmental samples (e.g. from humans, livestock, or wildlife).


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This is Brink Of Alienation: Gold Edition. It is submitted witha few extras that the original didn't contain.
Also, it is create in promotion of the next game I am creating, BOA III: HomeWorld.
I am in great need of graphic designers. If you would like to work on BOA III on the Ratuba team, please email me. I am looking for people who can created backgrounds, enemies, explosions, cutscenes, and other goodies!!
Rated 2 / 5 stars August 7, 2005
not the best you guys can do
i've pretty much had a better time mowing my lawn than playing this
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars August 2, 2005
Good but something missing.
I love the game. Its quite challanging my skill with the keyboard. Nice work.
But, try to improve the sound and the drawing. The blood doesnt look like a blood. And try to put something more interactive.
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars August 2, 2005
I liked kt the first time
and I like it now - good job!
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars August 2, 2005
Nice guts flying everyware. The quick movement was a definit good thing. The ant aliens sucked balls i hate those things. I just their for like 10 minutes just killing them. Overall good. But one thing in the trailer the ship is burning up from europas atmosphere but europa doesnt have one.
Rated 5 / 5 stars August 2, 2005
It was not as bad as those other fools said.
It was pretty good. It could use some work, but no game is perfect. Oh yeah, somebody said you couldn't shoot while prone and moving.That was the most assinine thing I've ever heard. No one can be prone and moving and still shoot at the same time.


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Definition of putto in English:
puttoLine breaks: putto
Pronunciation: /ˈpʊtəʊ /
noun (plural putti /-ti/)
A representation of a naked child, especially a cherub or a cupid in Renaissance art.
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Italian, literally 'boy', from Latin putus.
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third-degree felony charge of impersonating a public servant. No bail has been
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Ep Adventures would like to thank the great TV networks we have had the privilege to work with (Fox, WildTV, & WLLA. At this time Ep Adventures has decided to strictly bring the adventure to DVD for hours of less talk and more hunting action. Ep Adventures will soon finish "String Music Vol. 1," over 90 minutes of bloody arrows. We are also working on "Feathers a Fly in'," another less talk more hunt production with 100% Michigan turkey biting the dust. We are excited to bring more blood trails to your living room than we could with only 30 minutes of air time and we hope you are excited, too!
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Fall baseball and softball
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Most successful coaches and athletes understand that the greatest gains in skill and athletic development occur during the off-season. With that in mind, SCLL is providing a fall training opportunity for 2014 league ages 11 and up. One day per week for roughly 8 weeks starting the first week of September, SCLL will be offering a high intensity training session consisting of 2 hours of fundamental skill development. Participants will receive high repetition practice in batting and fielding variations in addition to sport specific movement and conditioning. To prevent overuse injuries, these sessions will minimize throwing and eliminate pitching during this 8-week period. At the training, we will discuss when and how to adequately prepare arms for the spring season. Anyone playing on a SCLL fall ball team can attend these trainings at no additional cost. $50 for all 8 weeks or "drop-in" and pay only $10 per session. For additional information or questions, contact Steve Mukensnabl at email@example.com
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Last Wednesday, we enjoyed a treat for data lovers. Our event, Aaltoes Insights on Open Data, turned out to be an interesting introduction to the local open data community.
With 100 participants and six speakers, we got an understanding of the open data industry, and also a sneak peek into the resources available for developers and data miners. For example, in 2013, HRI (Helsinki Region Infoshare) plans to publish energy-related data, and statistical data about the services in the region. We heard that HSL (Helsinki Region Transport) trusts external developers and alike to create journey planner applications with better user experience and apps for special audiences. In addition, Ilkka from BlindSquare showcased a great example for using open data: his startup collects open map data and Foursquare entries for helping blind people with their everyday lives.
1:35 - Ville Peltola, IBM (link redirects to YouTube)
15:30 - Roope Tervo, Finnish Meteorological Institute
30:21 - Jari Honkonen, HSL (Helsinki Region Transport)
34:52 - Tuukka Hastrup, HSL (Helsinki Region Transport, Developer Community)
46:40 - Ville Meloni, HRI (Helsinki Region Infoshare)
1:06:56 - Ilkka Pirttimaa, BlindSquare
The most exciting news we heard, was that the Finnish Meteorological Institute will publish their data for developers. Inspired by the forthcoming data to-be-published, Aaltoes will organize a Build it hackathon with the same theme – after the data is out. More information about the publication at their site (in Finnish): http://ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/avoin-data.
Finally, a big thank you for Ville Peltola for making this possible!
Further reading and tweets:
Roope Tervo's slides on the weather data to be published
Ville Meloni's slidedeck with additional slides
BlindSquare demo at YouTube
Historical maps of Helsinki & decision making data (AHJO) published soon as #opendata, @villemeloni about @hrinfoshare @aaltoes #avoindata
— Pekka Koponen (@vikla) February 6, 2013
@aaltoes @elinauutela more #opendata action in Finnish Open Data Ecosystem FB Group #aaltoes facebook.com/groups/fi.okfn/
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Brubaker basses of all types, featuring the Brubaker Brute Series!
Something you don't see too often. A Brubaker 12 string bass guitar.
The newest Brubaker bass model to be unveiled at BASS PLAYER LIVE! 2013 on Nov. 9th in Hollywood California!
The new Brubaker Brute Series MJX-5 in Natural with the new ALDER body!
Back side of the "BIG BOY" bass and guitar double neck.
Brubaker Custom "BIG BOY" bass. Need I say anything?
The new Brubaker Brute Series MJX-5 in Satin Tobacco Burst!
The back is as beautiful as the front of this Brubaker Phoenix 5!
Maybe the one Brubaker custom bass that we get the most inquiries about.
One of the original Brubaker Phoenix Extreme 5 string basses. Just sold on eBay, on its way to a new home!
Rare Brubaker Phoenix 5 in British Racing Green with Dunlop recessed straplocks and brass nut. Courtesy of Brubaker legend Brad Johnson.
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Join Real Goods Solar at the Third Annual Mother's Day 5K on Sunday, May 13. Whatever your running experience and ability, bring the family and friends to join in the fun and run, walk, or stroll the 5k course through beautiful City Park. Make it a day of activity the entire family can enjoy and register Dad and the kids too. All registered participants receive admission to the Denver Zoo for the rest of the day. Don't miss the post race party filled with snacks, drinks and some fantastic prizes!
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TANNER — Sitting in front of a projection screen in Tanner High's field house, Thomas Harris often realizes there is a new love in his life.
Actually, there are 11 — all clad in green and grey uniforms.
Meet Tanner's defense: Harris' favorite Friday night date.
"It's like I tell the guys every week: 'I'm falling in love. I'm falling in love,' " said Harris, who along with Bobby Earl Greene, serves as Tanner's co-defensive coordinator.
Harris' affection is warranted. With big plays and suffocating ways, Tanner's defense makes days at the office enjoyable, if you're a Tanner supporter, of course.
Tanner has dominated opponents in the postseason, breezing into the Class 2A semifinals. The top-ranked Rattlers (12-0) travel to No. 3 Reeltown (12-1) Friday night, the winner securing a spot in the state title game.
For Tanner, a fast, talent-rich defense has been the blueprint for success. This Tanner defense already has etched its name into history as one of the most dominant in program history. The Rattlers have won their three postseason games by shutout. The unit has five shutouts on the season and held opponents to 6 points per game.
It's a statistic that surprises no one on Tanner's coaching staff.
"These guys are very easy to coach," said Harris, a former Hazlewood High standout who has served as a Tanner assistant for the past 10 seasons. "They kind of take on our persona. Like us, they're not a lot of rah-rah guys. They're more about taking care of business and doing their jobs the right way."
Harris has the personality of Tanner's defense pegged.
As a whole, the group is stoic. Some appear almost robotic, focused solely on preparation for the next task at hand.
"I feel like we're a pretty focused group," said linebacker Dexter Douglas, who leads Tanner with 65 tackles. "Our focus and determination, in a way, is our swagger. Everyone who plays on that side of the ball, we all take pride in what we do. We take pride in getting around the ball and making big plays."
Talent is a major component. Tanner's defensive lineup is loaded with big, fast playmakers.
Linebacker Fred Rich and safety Greg Maclin are UAB commitments, while Tanner's coaching staff expects Douglas and defensive end Kyle Shoulders — and possibly a few others — to receive college offers in the near future.
But as Harris pointed out, there's another ingredient that makes the Rattlers' venomous defensive recipe work:
"All of them are very receptive guys," Harris said. "It's a combination of talent and smarts — having an understanding of what their jobs are, and having the natural ability to go out there and make plays."
Attention to detail is important.
Weekly game plans begin in the film room with Greene, Harris and head coach Laron White. Opponents' tendencies are broken down, and a strategy that caters to Tanner's strengths is pieced together.
Then the real work begins. Tanner's defensive coordinators review film with the players, and those teaching points are taken to the practice field.
"Our coaches watch a lot of film," Shoulders said. "They notice things that we wouldn't and find ways to put us into position to make plays. It's our job to go out and execute the plan."
Douglas agreed.
"They're all about the details, and they do a good job of making sure we understand what they're showing us," he said. "It all starts with preparation and ends with us going out and doing our jobs."
Harris said he isn't surprised by the success Tanner's defense has enjoyed.
"It's a really good group of players," he said. "But more importantly, we have guys who are more willing to play their roles correctly instead of being stars. It's like we always tell them: Pretty stats might look good in a boxscore, but they don't always equal wins. Doing your job correctly and playing for the team is what wins championships."
Based on the unified message from the players, the Rattlers have bought into the mantra.
"It's a mentality thing," Douglas said. "Right now, we've got a team full of guys who take a lot of pride in doing things the right way. It's a pretty cool thing to be a part of something special like this."
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After watching the Keynote presentation live via AppleTV and then re-watching it again later that day, one application Apple did not feature was Mail. While Craig Federighi showed forthcoming versions of an updated Safari, a modern Finder, a much improved multiple display management system and an enhanced Notification Center, what was lacking was any mention of Mail.
Mail along with Safari and the Finder are arguably the three most used apps on any Mac. Not bringing any improvements to Mail tell us that Apple either thinks Mail is fine the way it is in Mountain Lion or the updates were not ready for the demo.
If you think Mail is perfect as is, then read my previous article on the five improvements Apple could embrace to make Mail a much better app. Also missing was any mention of Mail during the iOS 7 demo. Then looking at Apple's website there is not any mention of Mail improvements in OS X Mavericks.
While Email may not be as sexy as Maps or a FInder with tabs, we wish Apple would have spent some time making some improvements to Mail in OS X Mavericks. It is not that Mail does not work or is hard to use, rather Mail could just be much better and another real differentiator in making the OS X the best desktop platform period.
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What better way to experience the beauty of Tuscany than from the seat of a bike? A mixture of on- and off-road biking awaits on a ride through some of the most gorgeous, yet challenging countryside you'll find anywhere. You'll explore beautiful hill towns, stunning lakes, and have the option to soak in thermal hot springs. After a hard day's ride, what could be better than enjoying the delicious meals your host Stefano will prepare for you each evening, from his locally grown produce. When you are not riding, take the chance to wander the property's vineyard, relax by the pool, or visit the pigs!. There's no better way to work up an appetite.
Hungry to walk, hike, trek, bike, raft and kayak your way across the world's greatest destinations? No sweat. (Well, maybe a little.) You don't have to be a decathlete to take an Active trip, just someone with a healthy love for getting active and the outdoors.
Cycling in Tuscan countryside including visits to Pienza and Montepulciano. Support vehicle for 3 days. Cooking class with local organic produce. Wine tasting with local meats and cheeses.
Cycle through Tuscan countryside and stone-walled hill towns, visit quaint Pienza and medieval Montepulciano, learn traditional recipes and eat delicious Tuscan cuisine.
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.
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.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Cycling Grading - Moderate
• Some degree of experience required
• Mixture of road cycling and off road
• Occasional long days in the saddle, multiple ascents and descents
• Good fitness and skill level recommended
• Cycle usually between 35-70 km per day
Equipment provided:
• Bike - Mountain bikes, various models
• Gears - 24 or 27 speed
• Brakes - disk brakes
• Frame sizes available - various
When making your booking, please inform our staff of your height - this will help us get the right size bike for you.
• Panniers/bike bag type - not available.
• Water bottle holder - yes
• Water bottle - yes
• Adjustable Handlebars - no
• Option to fit own pedals: yes
• Female saddles available: no
• Gel saddles available: no
• Option to fit own saddle: yes
• Repair kit available: no - guide carries repair kit for the group
• Helmet hire available: helmet included in price of trip. We believe that helmets should be worn at all times, to ensure maximum protection while you are cycling. However, we are aware that some passengers may prefer to cycle without a helmet. If you choose to do so, this is entirely at your own risk.
If you would prefer to bring your own bike with you for this trip, or have some specific equipment that you would prefer to use then please advise us when you book. We recommend that you bring a hybrid or all terrain bike for this trip, with a minimum of 21 gears and suitable for riding along roads and on bike tracks. For this trip it would be best to have semi-slick tyres good for road and light off road use.
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If you choose to bring your own bike, please be aware that you are responsible for the maintenance and support of the bike. It may be possible to hire some extra equipment as necessary for your cycle. Check with your airline about travelling with your bike, as some will charge you to take a bike on board. We would suggest that you pack your bike in a bike box or bag (usually available from your local bike shop). It's also advisable to make sure your bike has been serviced before you travel.
1. It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places.
2. In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times.
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. 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.
Max 14, Avg 12
6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Allow EUR120-170 for meals not included.
Train, private van, walking, cycling
Intercity transport on this trip will mostly be by train and occasionally by local bus. The bus and train systems in Italy are generally good, with seat reservations and toilet/snack facilities on longer journeys. Keeping to schedules is notoriously not one of the Italian transport system's specialties, so pack in your MP3 player, a good book and some Italian phrases, and kick-back and enjoy the views with the locals.
Bikes for cycling days are mountain-bike style with city tyres, luggage rack, front suspension with helmet included. You will also have a local guide to accompany the group on cycling days.
Luggage will be transferred between night stops on cycling days by private van.
Please note that you MUST be comfortable carrying your own luggage as there will be a lot of up and down stairs on this trip due to the nature of station layouts in Italy (very few are equipped with escalators or elevators). Between public transport and hotels you may be required to carry your luggage short distances (up to 20 mins walk), in larger cities you may travel by metro or city bus, and occasionally the group will take taxis to and from hotels.
If required all local flights are included in the cost of your tours unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
We believe single 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 single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hotel (1 nt), Small locally owned farmhouse/agriturismo (5 nts)
Our accommodation is a rural Tuscan agritourismo in a country setting with beautiful valley views. An agritourismo is the Italian term for a family run property which is based around agricultural and produce production.
The land has been in our host's family for nine generations, but today's building is modern, as the original property was destroyed during WW2.
It has 7 neat rooms, most with ensuite bathroom facilities.
The property has a small pool and many outdoor areas where you can relax, including a terrace.
A real highlight of this trip is our host Stefano. A very keen producer of everything local and organic, he loves showing visitors around the region of his ancestors.
Hotel Stella
Via Castelfidardo, 51
00185 Rome, Italy
Phone +39 06 4441078
**Please Note: For departure date April 19th the start hotel will be:
Hotel Cherubini
Via Giovanni Amendola, 77
+39 06 4745480
Hotel Stella is a simple, clean hotel in a fantastic location less than 15 minutes walk from Termini station.
TRAINS FROM AIRPORT: The Leonardo Express is the name of the train that will shuttle you from Rome's main international airport, Fiumicino, to central Rome's Termini station. A Leonardo Express train leaves every half hour in each direction.
Trains to Roma Termini Station start at 6:35 in the morning, with trains running at 5 and 35 minutes after the hour. The last train of the day departs at 11.35pm
The train station is open 4am to 1am.
The train covers 35 km in around 30 minutes. Cost: 14 Euros
Tickets for Leonardo Express are available at:
- rail ticket office (railway station atrium)
- newspaper seller-tobacconist's (railway station atrium)
- self-service tellers (railway station atrium)
You must always stamp tickets at the machines on the platform before starting your journey.
Exit Termini train station by the right hand exit (if you have your back to the trains, this is signposted Via Marsala). Cross the street into Via Marghera and then take the third street on your left, Via Varese. Coninue straight across piazza Indipendenza, at the end of it the street will become via Castelfidardo, hotel Stella is at number 51.
TAXI: fixed rate to/from airports
From 1st October 2006 taxi service to/from Rome airports to all destinations within Aurelian Walls costs a fixed rate. For regular Rome taxi drivers at Fiumicino airport, the rate is 40 EUR. The rate for designated Fiumicino taxi drivers is 60EUR, inclusive of luggage, for a maximum of four passengers.
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO. If you are unable to get in touch with your CEO, please refer to our emergency contact details.
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call our G Adventures Local Office. 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 UK office (manned UK 8am - 8pm)
+44 (0) 2072439878
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, from calls within North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from within UK: 0844 272 0000
Calls from within Germany: 01805 70 90 30 00
Calls from within Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from within New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
For absolute emergencies after office hours please contact +44 7817 262559
If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
On the departure day a courtesy transfer from the agriturismo to Chiusi Station is provided this morning. You will arrive the station at approx 10:15am, in time to catch the: 10:59am train to Rome (arrives 13:00 in central Rome, connection arrives 13:55 in Rome Fiumicino airport) OR the 10:58am to Florence (arrives 12:48pm) OR the 10:43am to Siena (arrives 11:51am).
If you wish to stay in Chianciano you are more than welcome to do so, but the transfer is only offered on Day 7.
Our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. We highly recommend using a backpack, sports bag or soft compact suitcase, whichever you find easiest to carry, plus a small daypack.
Suggested Items:
•Light fleece top
•Light windproof/waterproof jacket
•Small towel and swimwear
•Sun hat
•Personal clothing appropriate for the weather (See also "What to Take" and "Local Dress" sections of this dossier). You may like to bring padded cycling shorts/leggings.
•Sturdy walking shoes/trainers which you can cycle in comfortably
•Toiletries (biodegradable)
•Watch or alarm clock
•Water bottle
•Money belt
•First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, bandaids, anti-histamine,
Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, insect
repellent, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
•Passport (with photocopies)
•Travel insurance (with photocopies)
•Airline tickets (with photocopies)
•EUR cash
•Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
•G Adventures vouchers, pre-departure information and dossier
•Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
The agriturismo does not offer laundry facilities, but there are self service laundromats in the town of Chianciano Terme.
Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. 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.
All visitors to the EU (European Union) and EEC (European Economic Community) countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit the Schengen area (see below), however they may not stay longer than three months in any 6-month period.
For other nationalities, travelling in Europe has been simplified with the introduction of the Schengen visa. As a visitor to the Schengen area (Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Portugal, Finland, Italy, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland) you will enjoy the many advantages of this unified visa system. Generally speaking with a Schengen visa, you may enter one Schengen country and travel freely throughout the Schengen region during the validity of your visa. There are limited border controls at Schengen borders, if any at all.
Please note that the UK and Ireland are NOT part of the Schengen agreement.
A Schengen visa is applied for at the Embassy or Consulate of the Schengen country in which you will be spending the most nights on your trip to the Schengen space. If you are only visiting one country on your trip then you apply for your visa at the Consulate of this Schengen country.
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.
Italy is in the Eurozone and the unit of the currency is the Euro.
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. Visa 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 in Greece - Check with your bank. You should be aware when purchasing products or services on a credit card, that a fee usually applies.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of Euros, traveller's cheques and cards is best. Avoid relying on traveller's cheques alone as these are less and less readily cashed as clients use them very little.
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
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 Europe to leave a small tip for service providers, such as waiters, if you are pleased with the service (€1-2). 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 several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from €3-5 per day 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 CEO or skipper did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline €20-25 per person, per week can be used.
Chianciano Terme:
Spa treatments - vary from €30-100, depending on the service
Palazzo Pubblico & Torre del Mangia - €5.50, €6.50 & €9.50 for both.
Battistero or Baptistry - €3.50
Duomo - €6
Uffizi Gallery - €6.50 - €10 (Book online prior to arrival in Italy as tickets get sold out sometimes months in advance)
Duomo - Free
Cupola climb - €8
Accademia Gallery - €6.50 - €10
Walking Tour - €25
Tourist Bus (hop-on, hop-off - 2 routes) - €20
Palazzo Pitti - € 8.50
Medici Chapels - €6
Train - €2.50 one way
All prices are per person (unless stated otherwise), and are subject to change. Please note that Optional activities are situated away from the accommodation and a further 30EUR to 40EUR taxi ride should be budgeted towards this.
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings in this dossier for trip specific information. For travellers over 70 years a completed Medical Form is required. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
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 jewellery 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 CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your 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 or 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 judgment 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.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
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.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
Our small group adventures bring together people of all ages. It is very important you are aware that, as a minimum, 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 CEOs 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.
The medical questionnaire can be found online at:
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 CEOs have 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 CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. 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.
Through our commitment to responsible tourism we have developed the Planeterra Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of people and communities around the world through support of international charities, local organizations and community projects in the places that we visit on our tours. G Adventures matches all individual donations and pays all administration costs, which means that 100% of each donation is doubled and goes directly to support our projects. For more information about Planeterra and the projects we support, or to make a donation, please visit www.planeterra.org
Planeterra Dollar-A-Day Program
Our Dollar-A-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to help us give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar per day for the duration of their tour. 100% of these proceeds will go directly to support our Planeterra projects.
To participate in this program please indicate at the time of booking that you would like to participate in G Adventures' Dollar-A-Day program, either by clicking the check box online, or by advising your G Adventures specialist or travel agent. (Note: Donation will be charged in the currency of your booking)
In Italy, shoulders should be covered while visiting churches and cathedrals. Ask your CEO for more specific advice.
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 firstname.lastname@example.com and we will send it on to you.
Be sure to stop by The Watering Hole, our adventure travel forum. If you're interested in meeting others booked on your upcoming trip, check out the Departure Lounge section of our forum and introduce yourself. Otherwise, just drop in at anytime to share some travel tips, ask questions, meet other travellers and quench your thirst for travel. Our forum is located at wateringhole.gadventures.com.


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As has recently been reported, Carleton University has announced that they will finally respond to student calls for a sexual assault centre on campus. While our organization has long supported the Carleton students' call for the establishment of such a centre, we are deeply concerned that the university administration is directly ignoring the core elements of this call – that the centre be a student-run, peer support model. The Coalition for a Carleton Sexual Assault Centre (Carleton Coalition) has been operating and self-funding a crisis line using volunteers' personal cell phones since March 2010, and has led the student organizing for a student-run centre on campus for five years. They have demonstrated the expertise and personal commitment to respond to this need, often in the face of direct hostility or minimization by the university administration.
SASC Ottawa, with our 29 year history of supporting survivors of sexual violence in Ottawa, has stood in full support of the dedicated work since its inception, and stands behind Carleton students request to have a sexual assault centre that employs a non-medical, peer support model.
Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of the peer support model that the Carleton Coalition opted as the best means of support for the students on campus. Sexual assault centres have a long history in the province of Ontario, and survivors of sexual violence have consistently evaluated models employing non-medical, peer-support, and survivor-directed frameworks as most helpful to them in healing from sexual violence. We hope that Carleton University administration fully acknowledges the concerns of the students and Ottawa community around the development of the centre.
For more information please contact:
Yamikani Msosa, 613-725-2160 ext 233


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Hotel Industry Newsletter
read latest news from the largest Hotel Directory
Question of the day: How much of your hotel marketing budget is spent on Internet Promotion? How about your competition?
As a valuable step in your online marketing campaign, list your hotel for free at Earth-Hotels.com and get several benefits: 1) your hotel page will rank high in the search engines 2) you will receive a direct link to your hotel website 3) people will be able to book your hotel from various sources, not just your own website.
Setting up a blog is simple for any web user. Even a kid can do it. See for example, http://blogspot.com, a blog service by Google, or blog.com.
What are the advantages of having a hotel blog? First, you will be able to write about your hotel as much as you want. You can devote a post to each aspect of your property, such as, for example, rooms, furniture, the swimming pool, dining etc. You can publish photos as well. Secondly, a great thing about the blog is that you can modify your posts at any time when someting new comes to your mind.
An important thing is to link your hotel blog from your website. Then, people who come to visit your website will be able to read the latest news, see pictures and even leave comments about them - a great source of feedback.
Thirdly, another good idea is to use your blog for internet promotion. From it, you can run a link exchange, linking easily to other websites you liked. Or, you can write articles promoting your city or about a local attraction which brings tourists to your place. Such an article will emerge in search engines and visitors will see your hotel link next to the content-rich article.
Earth-Hotels.com offers you an opportunity to list your hotel 100% free of charge. Also, you have an option of the Featured Listing, where you hotel is always the first in the list of competitors. See Regular and Featured listings at Earth-hotels.com.


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Cartier Love Collection 2010: There's no doubt that I have been in love with LOVE for a long while. No, not the kind of emotional love that first comes to mind… this is a style site afterall. What I am referring to is the iconic modernity that comes in the red Cartier box, preferably with an engraved notecard attached.Cartier's Love affair first began in the 1970's with the yellow gold flat bangle designed by Aldo Cipullo. Punctuated with screws, the bracelet requires a simple turn of a screwdriver to undo therefore becoming a lover to lover symbol of commitment– a 70's take on a chasity belt, if you will.More than that, its timeless clean design works so well from day to night, from man to woman, that you may never want to separate from the bond of Love. From 70's icons like Elizabeth Taylor and Ali McGraw to Eva Mendes today, the bracelet stands on its own as a modern symbol of romance and desire.Published on November 04, 2010
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Cleopatra As Fashion Muse from the fall catwalks to Sex and the City 2
Beauty & Jewelry Trend Report: Miss Cleo the Modern "It" GirlWhy wait for fall?Everyone wants a jump on a fashion trend, especially when it's something that you can glom onto, run with, and make personal… before it is even "in season," the proposed season, that is.Look no further than some blunt bangs, heavily lined cat eyes, and very royal and sensual jewelry in a BC kind of way.Hold your cobra, Cleopatra is our favorite muse of the moment!There certainly was no shortage of models with a 'Walk Like An Egyptian' vibe on the fall catwalks, or even some not so subtle nuances to Elizabeth Taylor's portrayal as the fabulously glamorous pharaoh in the 1963 movie, "Cleopatra." "The Miss Cleo trend has a royal aura without being ostentatious -it is all about the accessories," says Christina Mannatt, Cultural Editor at the trend forecaster Stylesight.com.Published on May 27, 2010
Banana Republic Launches First Designer Collaboration With Chan Luu
"I'm excited to offer Banana Republic customers Chan Luu's signature interpretation of Banana Republic's effortless style aesthetic. Our brand is a great destination for jewelry so this adds a little something special into our already-exciting fall jewelry collection." — Simon Kneen, Creative Director and EVP of Design.Chan Luu is no stranger to her simple chic jewelry getting the maximum exposure.Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock, Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga and Kate Hudson wearing her understated BoHo glam jewelry. It's the kind of jewelry that you want to either layer-up for full impact or wear alone for a delicate touch.Published on May 21, 2010
We Heart Sarah Jessica Parker's Pendant Necklace
"We Heart Sarah Jessica Parker's Pendant Necklace- hot jewelry trend! Sarah Jessica Parker stepped out last night for her Bravo's "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist" reality TV show and we think her choice of jewelry was a work of art!While SJP's "major" heart pendant– on a very chunky chain– was almost old school rapper huge, it's rough-hewn, hammered texture and antique finish tone it down to be modern and chic.originalA largish, statement-making pendant necklace works so well with spring to summer fashion and is a perfect pairing for drapey tops or simple T-shirts.One is all you need when wearing something this large, do be careful to avoid the tired bling feel and opt for something less shiny– let the size stand out on its own.SJP is a style maverick and can master almost anything, but the extra-huge size of her pendant necklace may be tough for you to pull off. Instead, go for a bold but not necessarily super-sized pendant for just about the same effect, but far more manageable.If you do decide on a super chunky pendant necklace, be creative and try one that you can als"Published on April 08, 2010
Michelle Obama jewelry is quite covetable so you'll want to know how to get the look
First lady Michelle Obama jewelry how to get the look for Loree Rodkin braceletsPublished on March 02, 2010
GOSSIP GIRL Jewelry, Mama knows best when it comes to gorgeous baubles…
Badgley/Sneed Designs Gossip Girl jewelry What's utterly divine, rich with intrigue, terribly chic, and quite addictive? "Gossip Girl," of course! As well as its mama-lode of fabulous jewels. Frequently seen on the hit television show are some of the most fantastic rocks of genuine precious and semi-precious stones and cultured freshwater pearls in combination with…Published on December 07, 2008
Birds, Bees, and Diamonds…
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Ring My Lips…
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Grammy-Nominated Baby Names
Whether you're a pop-lovin' Katy Perry fan or more in touch with the indie artists, this year's Grammy nominees are singing anything but the blues when it comes to lovely, lyrical baby name possibilities. Check 'em out!
Katy & Perry, Nicki, Rihanna, Christina, Jagger
When it comes to topping the charts, these pop sensations bring the music and the moves … you know, like Jagger. (And their names aren't so bad, either!)
Adele & Bruno
While we'd love to hear a duet by these two Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Solo Pop Performance (… and the list goes on!) nominees, we'd settle for a set of adorably retro-named boy-girl twins called Adele & Bruno. Any takers?
Bon, Mumford, Foster
Plan on giving birth to the hippest kid on the block? May we suggest a name inspired by Bon Iver, Mumford & Sons or Foster the People? Sure, his real Grammy won't have a clue who he's named after, but these Grammy-nominated indie acts sure will!
Lotus, Flower, King
Radiohead's eighth album, The King of Limbs, is up for Best Alternative Music Album. And if you're looking for an alternative name for your own little rock star, try one of these–stolen straight from the album's track list!
Got a brilliant baby name idea for this list? Add it to the comments below!
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Love love love Adele…. both the name and the singer
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YAttitudes Teen Book Club
We meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Come talk about a favorite book and enjoy delicious snacks. Our next meeting will be Tuesday September 9th. This meeting will be our introductory meeting for the new school year and we will be having pizza!
Fun stuff to eat and great books to talk about!
Fun stuff to eat and great books to talk a
Talk about a favorite book!


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I'm always reminded of a certain Beastie Boys EP when I post stuff like this. That EP is called "Some Old Bullshit".I did this for a mail-art show I found on the internet back in '08. I never found out if my art made it to the show. In this case, whatever.
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