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Biological Conservation Newsletter
No. 161
November 1996
Editor: Jane Villa-Lobos
By Bart Sbeghen
Fall is upon us and fair weather birds of the United States are leaving in droves for Mexico and Central America in search of a patch of forest in which to sit out the harsh winter until the next breeding season. Unfortunately less and less forest awaits them every year due to clearing. As little as ten percent of the original forest cover remains in some Latin American countries, so many birds have sought refuge in the next best thing: coffee farms. Traditional coffee farms to be more exact.
In traditional coffee farms the shade-tolerant coffee shrubs are grown beneath a canopy of native forest trees intermingled with fruit trees (tangerines, avocados, bananas, plantains, lemons) and other plants. A wide range of migratory birds such as tanagers, orioles, warblers, and vireos as well as year-round residents such as parrots, toucans, trogons and woodpeckers (few of which actually eat coffee berries) find this environment attractive. And little wonder as the multilayered ecosystems that result resemble pseudo-forests with coffee shrubs as the understory, fruit trees at the middle level and native hardwoods such as Mexican cedar as the canopy. This structural diversity is linked, as it often is, to species diversity in animals such as birds, invertebrates and mammals. The number of bird species supported by traditional coffee farms is sometimes only exceeded in undisturbed tropical forests.
The ecologically diverse coffee farms also benefit farmers economically by providing a variety of products for local consumption and for sale, plus some insurance if coffee prices are low. Costs for the farmers are reduced too as the virtually self-sustaining ecosystems require little or no pesticides, fungicides, irrigation or fertilizers. These are supplanted by such phenomena as natural predation of insects by the diverse animal life, a mulching leaf litter that reduces evaporation, erosion and weed growth and a protective canopy that buffers against drying winds and eroding rain.
Despite these advantages these seemingly safe havens are becoming scarce as many farmers convert to modernized coffee farms. This process started in the early 1970s as coffee farmers began to adopt modern methods that relied on new, high yield, densely packed coffee plants. These dwarf plants are usually grown in evenly spaced rows in full sun, nurtured with fertilizers and protected against attack by an array of insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. The higher density of plantings and use of fertilizers results in up to four times the production per land area of traditional farms.
Seduced by the higher yields and, initially at least, willingly dismantled their traditional farms along with the overstory and replanted modern, full sun coffee plant varieties. At the same time they exposed bare soils to rain, sun and wind. The results have been increased erosion, polluted run-off, a substantial reduction in wildlife habitat, and increased exposure of workers to hazardous chemicals. These modern "technified" farms reportedly suffer significantly more soil erosion than farms with shade trees, especially on steep slopes where coffee is commonly grown in Latin America.
Overall, the conversion from shade to full sun coffee renders coffee farms as useless for wildlife as other tropical monocultures and mimics the agricultural transformation that has occurred in the production of other crops such as corn, rice and wheat.
Perhaps one way to assure the prosperity of traditional coffee farms and the biodiversity they support is to develop a market for the type of coffee they produce. If shade or bird- friendly coffee could be distinguished from coffee from technified non-shade farms (and this is easier said than done as there is a continuous graduation of degrees of shade) then consumers may be willing to pay a premium for it. This could negate the impetus for farmers to switch to full sun coffee with its higher production levels.
Several advocates of shade and organic coffee production methods such as the Organic Crop Improvement Association Inc. and the Rainforest Alliance are attempting to provide some type of classification system to allow this to happen. They were among the co-sponsors of the first Sustainable Coffee Congress organized by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center held in Washington, D.C. in September. The hope is that one day buying "shade coffee" will be like buying dolphin-free tuna.
For more information on the Congress or the Migratory Bird Center, contact: Russell Greenberg, Director, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, National Zoological Park, 3000 Block of Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008; Tel.: (202) 673-4908; Fax: (202) 673-4916.
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) announce the second round of competition for research enhancement awards. Supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, applications are invited from established investigators in all fields of ecological and evolutionary biology to conduct comparative research between STRI and OTS field sites in Panama and Costa Rica. The awards will support summer salary and travel up to three years. Successful applicants are expected to apply for other sources of research support.
Applications will be accepted until 31 December. Proposals
are limited to five pages of text. The text should outline the
significance of the scientific issue being addressed by the
research, briefly describe the proposed methods, and emphasize the
importance of the cross-site comparison for this issue.
Previous research performed by the PI at any of the sites should
also be highlighted. In addition, each proposal should include a
brief summary of the project (one paragraph), a budget, a budget
justification approved by the home institution of the PI, a
timetable, a full CV, a conflict of interest statement and an
indication of what other sources of funds are in place or will be
sought. Address inquiries to: Education Office, Smithsonian
Institution, Apdo. 2072, Balboa, Ancon, Panama or Unit 0948, APO
Proposals are also invited for comparative research between OTS sites in Costa Rica and Smithsonian Tropical Research Intitute sites in Panama. Awards will support summer salary and travel for up to three years for scientists at any level and range up to $2,000 for graduate students and up to $5,000 for postdocs and senior scientists. Researchers who have data from one site may apply to study the comparative site. Travel to and from sites, station fees, and minor equipment can be funded. Application instructions and guidelines for use of fellowship funds can be obtained from the North American Office, Attention Dr. Shaun Bennett. Send proposals to Box 90633, Durham, NC 27708- 0633 by 31 December 1996.
January 6-11, 1997. The II Southern Connection congress, "Southern Temperate Biota and Ecosystems: Past, Present and Future", organized by Universidad de Chile and Universidad Austral de Chile, will be held in Valdivia, Chile. Southern Connection has rapidly become the most important venue for interchange and the discussion of biological research in temperate ecosystems in the southern hemisphere. The congress will be organized around special conferences, symposium topics, contributed papers, and special sessions on the science- development-policy interface.
The main themes to be treated in the congress are: 1) history of the southern continents and their biota--the past; 2) ecosystem composition, structure and dynamics--the present; and 3) perspectives for conservation and sustainability--the future.
For information and registration forms, contact: Dr. Mary T.
Kalin Arroyo, President, II Southern Connection Congress; Tel.:
56 (2) 678-7331; Fax: 56 (2) 271-9171; E-mail:
January 13-18, 1997. The Northern Indian Ocean Sea Turtle workshop and strategic planning meeting will take place in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India under the auspices of the IUCN/SSC Marine Turtle Specialist Group. The objectives of the workshop are to improve networking and communication among regional biologists, conservationists and managers; provide training in research and management; and develop a regional conservation strategy for sea turtles.
For more information, contact: Dr. P. Mohanty-Hejmadi, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Sambalpur 768019, Orissa.
The Video Project's recent catalog lists several multimedia programs on endangered species and biodiversity. The Rainforest: Zooguides is an easy to use multimedia reference that explores the ecology, peoples, animals, plants and resources of rainforests worldwide. The CD-ROM covers the causes and effects of rainforest destruction and investigates why these regions should be saved. The program includes over 400 photographas and 60 minutes of video clips as well as full color maps. It is available for $59.95. Encyclopedia of U.S. Endangered Species = F1 is a comprehensive reference guide to more than 700 species legally classified as endangered or theatened in the United States. This CD-ROM features illustrated reports, text, and locator maps on each species, including their legal status, origin and population. Over 3,500 color photos illustrate the reports. Cost is $49.95.
Endangered , produced by the National Wildlife Federation, is a 30 minute video which provides an introduction to the reasons thousands of species in the United States are endangered, the importance of protecting nature's diversity, and how the Endangered Species Act works. An action guide is also included for $29.95. All can be ordered from: The Video Project, 200 Estates Drive, Ben Lomond, CA 95005; Toll-free 1-800-4- PLANET; Tel.: (408) 336-0160; Fax: (408) 336-2168.
The editors of The Green Disk have released the latest
version of their very popular Guide to Environmental Computing
. Version 1.2 of the guide contains over 1,100 listings of
World Wide Web Sites, listservs, online databases, bulletin board
services, software, educational programs, CD-ROMs and datasets.
Also included are articles on green computing, listings of
service providers, books, conferences, workshops and much more.
The guide is international in scope and ranges from highly
technical and specialized listings to more general sources of
environmental learning and research. The guide is published on
disk only in Mac and IBM formats, so it is keyword searchable and
updated easily. The cost is $20, plus $5 shipping and handling.
Orders can be taken online with VISA/MC, or print/download the
order form at http://www.igc.org/greendisk. Mailing address is
The Green Disk, P.O. Box 32224, Washington, DC 20007; Tel./Fax
toll-free 1-888-GRN-DISK; Outside North America: 1 (207) 655-
The Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison, announces the publication of the third edition of the International Directory of Primatology. The purpose of the directory is to enhance communication among organizations and individuals involved in primate research, conservation and education. The 391-page spiral bound directory is divided into five organizational sections and four indexes. The organizational sections cover: 1) geographically arranged programs, foundations, conservation agencies and sanctuaries; 2) field studies; 3) groups involved with nonhuman primate population management; 4) professional primate societies; and 5) major information resources in the field.
Copies are available in the USA for $25 each, or from other countries for $35 each via book rate, $40 for air mail to Canada and Mexico, or $50 for air mail outside of North America. Prices include postage and handling. Foreign orders should enclose payment with order. Credit cards cannot be accepted. Checks should be made payable to: Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center and sent to: Larry Jacobsen, IDP Coordinator, Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center Library, 1220 Capitol Court, Madison, WI 53715-1299; Tel.: (608) 263-3512; Fax: (608) 265- 4729; E-mail: email@example.com.
The School for Field Studies (SFS), the largest private educational institution in the United States devoted exclusively to environmental field studies, has two positions open - rainforest resource specialist and field director. The rainforest resource specialist will be located at the SFS Center for Rainforest Studies in Australia. Qualifications are: Ph.D. or Masters with at least 4 years of applied, work/living experience in Australia or similar ecosystem working in restoration and forest ecology, in tropical rainforest, wildlife, and landscape management ecology, and in working with alternate forest management models in the context of sustainable development integrating soical and resource components. The candidate should also have done at least 2 years teaching at the undergraduate level with full course responsibility; a demonstrated commitment to conservation; experience working with applied conservation/management issues; proven leadership skills; and the desire to educate motivated students.
Faculty positions are residential and require faculty to live on site with students. Programs are offered to 32 students for semester and summer programs. Salary is US$25,000 (A$32,000); room and board are provided. To apply send a CV and a detailed letter explaining skills and experience to: Australia Search, The School for Field Studies, 16 Broadway, Beverly, MA 01915; Tel.: (508) 922-7200, ext. 304; Fax: (508) 927-5127.
The full time director will serve as an educator/administrator focusing on watershed management and coastal zone issues and be based at the Center for Coastal Studies, British Columbia, Canada. The director will be responsible for leading a team of 3 faculty to teach an integrated academic program. Qualifications are: Ph.D. in environmental education, forestry, coastal zone management, resource management, regional planning, international development, or directly relevant field; 5 years administrative experience in an equivalent or related position; and three years teaching experience emphasizing curriculum integration and field experience. Proven staff supervision experience is required. To apply send a detailed letter explaining experience, management.
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Cannon, J. 1996. Whooping crane recovery: a case study in public and private cooperation in the conservation of endangered species. Conservation Biology 10(3): 813-821.
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Comerford, S. 1996. Medicinal plants of two Mayan healers from San Andres, Peten, Guatemala. Econ. Bot. 50(3): 327- 336.
Cowling, R., Rundel, P., Lamont, B., Arroyo, M. and Arianoustou, M. 1996. Plant diversity in mediterranean-climate regions. Trends in Ecology & Evolution 11(9): 362-366.
Deinichenko, P. 1996. A biodiversity atlas of northern Eurasia. Russian Conservation News 8: 26-27.
Dowler, R. and Carroll, D. 1996. The endemic rodents of Isla Fernandina: population status and conservation issues. Noticias de Galapagos 57: 8-13.
Eichenberg, T. and Ryan, B. 1996. CMC fights to protect Florida beaches for sea turtles. Marine Conservation News 8(3): 7. (Center for Marine Conservation)
Ellis, A. and Potvin, C. 1996. Global change and tropical forests: photosynthetic responses of trees to elevated CO2. Inside CTFS Summer: 10. (Center for Tropical Forest Science; Barro Colorado Island, Panama)
Feil, J. 1996. Fruit production of Attalea colenda (Arecaceae) in coastal Ecuador - an alternative oil resource? Econ. Bot. 50(3): 300-309.
Ford, B. 1996. Status of deerberry, Vaccinium stamineum L. (Ericaceae), in Canada. Rhodora 97(891): 255-263. (Rare in Canada)
Formozov, N. 1996. Jankowski's bunting and the free economic zone. Russian Conservation News 8: 33. (Emberiza jankowskii)
Gautier, D. 1996. Ficus (Moraceae) as part of agrarian systems in the Bamileke region (Cameroon). Econ. Bot. 50(3): 318-326.
Goryachkin, S. and Merzly, V. 1996. The Russian north: forests and people of Pinezhski reserve. Russian Conservation News 8: 8-9.
Hambler, C. and Speight, M. 1996. Extinction rates in British nonmarine invertebrates since 1900. Conservation Biology 10(3): 892-896.
Hay, A. and Taylor, S. 1996. A new species of Typhonium Schott (Araceae - Areae) from the Northern Territory, with notes on the conservation status of two Areae endemic to the Tiwi Islands. Telopea 6(4): 563-568. (Australia)
Hedrick, P. 1996. Bottleneck(s) or metapopulation in cheetahs. Conservation Biology 10(3): 897-899.
Hegde, R., Suryaprakash, L., Achoth, L. and Bawa, K. 1996. Extraction of non-timber forest products in the forests of Biligiri Rangan Hills, India. 1. Contribution to rural income. Econ. Bot. 50(3): 243-251.
Heppell, S. and Crowder, L. 1996. Analysis of a fisheries model for harvest of hawskbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata). Conservation Biology 10(3): 874-880. (Cuba)
Hernandez, A. 1996. Structure and composition of a semi- deciduous forest in Panama. Inside CTFS Summer: 7. (Center for Tropical Forest Science; Barro Colorado Island, Panama)
Higuchi, H., Ozaki, K., Fujita, G., Minton, J., Ueta, M., Soma, M. and Mita, N. 1996. Satellite tracking of white-naped crane migration and the importance of the Korean demilitarized zone. Conservation Biology 10(3): 806-812.
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Laurance, W. and Laurance, S. 1996. Responses of five arboreal marsupials to recent selective logging in tropical Australia. Biotropica 28(3): 310-322.
Lev-Yadun, S., Artzy, M., Marcus, E. and Stidsing, R. 1996. Wood remains from Tel Nami, a Middle Bronze IIa and Late Bronze IIb port, local exploitation of trees and Levantine cedar trade. Econ. Bot. 50(3): 310-317.
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Loo de Lao, S. 1996. Management of a large database during a recensus. Inside CTFS Summer: 6. (Center for Tropical Forest Science; Barro Colorado Island, Panama)
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Miller, M. and Nudds, T. 1996. Prairie landscape change and flooding in the Mississippi River valley. Conservation Biology 10(3): 847-853.
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So now that the tough post is out of the way, let's move on to something happier shall we?
Today was the first day of medic school, mk 2 As with any other first day it was interesting, to say the least. One of the most telling things about the program is that there were four of us out of 20 that were not members of the City FireDept, and one of the 4 has been trying to get on with them for years. It does sound like CFD tends to use them as a medic mill, but it is an 11 month program, so it's better than most mills.
This first semester will be Intro to Advance Practice for the first 8 weeks and Airway/Patient Assessment for the second eight weeks. And for about 14 of the 16 weeks we will be doing clinicals both in the hospital and on the bus. And I was told that I can do up to 50% of my 80 hours down here in BFE. Which is nice considering that just driving to class twice a week will rack up 300 miles at least on my car per week.
We also will do 2 4-hour OR rotations for ETI. I like this a lot, since my program in NM couldn't secure any OR time for medic students due to the increasing popularity of LMAs and the asses some of the medic students made of themselves in the OR. I've got an advantage in that since moving out here I've gotten several field tubes, so I know I know how to do it.
And on the subject of skills, I'm apparently the only EMT-I in the entire program. All other 19 students are EMT-Bs. So I was told I'll be held to a higher standard for skills that I have more practice with than the other students. Not that I mind that. It also means I don't have to check out in class on IVs I get to go to clinicals a little earlier than the other students in the program.
So far the staff seems good to us. The only thing that struck me that I hate is… well, it's something I'm not getting away from since the college is an accredited school now. And that's FISDAP. FISDAP is something I used a little bit in NM and I swear it is just like dispatchers, minions of satan. But win some lose some I guess.
And one of the better parts of medic class is I might have someone that I can car pool with and study with here in BFE. A Vollie for Tiny Town Vollies is in my medic class. And she's very very cute. It'll be nice to have someone to drive with, if she agrees to it (we've already brought it up once) anyways. The only downside to her incredible cuteness though… her father is a TX DPS Sgt… I rather like my body parts intact and she's just barely 21 so I'm a little scared off.
Anyways, that's just first impressions of this medic program. Next class day is monday and I've got a ton of extra paperwork to fill out for them, not to mention finish reading the first 5 chapters of volume 1 of our Paramedic text. Not to mention get on Blackboard and register for Med Terminology and A&P (which I'm not dreading at all since they're both online courses). Ya'll have a good night, I need to try to get some rest. I go in for a thirty-six in 6 hours.

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Kuantan has a good network of roads and transport systems. Being a small and peaceful city, you won't find much problems getting around. Explore the options for getting around below.
By Taxi
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By Bus
There are several bus routes around Kuantan city, but a few can take you to the outskirts which include Cherating beach. The local bus station is located on Jalan Basar, beside Sungei Kuantan, while the Makmur express bus terminal lies near Jalan Stadium, in front of the Daqrul Makmur stadium.
The bus terminal in Kuantan is in Kompleks Makmur. Taxis congregated just outside the terminal can take you to the city.
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You can rent a car from operators located around the city but most of them are concentrated in the Sultan Ahmad Shah airport. This is the best option if you plan to travel around a lot within Kuantan. You can take your pick from small compact cars to large people movers with reasonable rates.


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CLIFTON HEIGHTS, OH (FOX19) - Three men have been indicted for robbing four people at gunpoint near the University of Cincinnati.
Police say that three men robbed four suspects in the 2300 block of Victor Street in Clifton on the night of January 17.
Authorities say the suspects, all wearing masks, robbed the victims at gunpoint and took a cell phone and other valuables. Officers say the men fled the scene in a sedan. Police and K-9 units were able to track the suspects to a residence on Henrianne Court.
All three suspects are charged with aggravated robbery. Police recovered a handgun as well as the stolen property.
The suspects have been identified as 22-year-old Vashaun Turner, 23-year-old James Bonner and 22-year-old Ryan Clay.
In light of recent crimes near campus, UC Police are asking students to engrave a security number in their valuables and to not walk around alone at night.
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Survey: Employers likely to add Roth features to contribution plans i
An increasing number of U.S. employers are planning to add Roth features to their defined contribution plans in 2013, according to a new survey by Lincolnshire-based Aon Hewitt, the global human resources solutions business of Aon plc.
The findings come on the heels of new legislation that makes it easier for DC investors to convert balances within their savings plan into Roth accounts.
Immediately following the passage of the American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012 -- the so-called 'fiscal cliff' deal -- Aon Hewitt conducted a pulse survey of more than 300 individuals representing large U.S. employers to determine the prevalence of Roth accounts and employers' likely actions with respect to their plans over the next 12 months.
According to Aon Hewitt's findings, while almost half (49 percent) of respondents currently offer no Roth provisions, 29 percent of those that don't offer Roth are very or somewhat likely to add this feature in the next 12 months. Of those new adopters, more than three-quarters (76 percent) will add both Roth contribution and in-plan conversion features.
"While employers have steadily been adopting Roth features in recent years, the new law, along with a better understanding of Roth by both participants and companies, will encourage more plan sponsors to add these options in the near-term," said Patti Balthazor Bjork, director of Retirement Research at Aon Hewitt.
Aon Hewitt's survey also found that employers that already have a Roth contribution option are likely to allow employees to make in-plan conversions to Roth accounts. Of those respondents that currently allow Roth contributions but do not offer in-plan conversions, more than half (53 percent) are very or somewhat likely to add this feature in the next 12 months.
For companies that already allow Roth contributions and in-plan conversions, more than three-quarters (79 percent) are very or somewhat likely to expand the eligibility for in-plan conversions, allowing them for previously non-distributable amounts.
"The new rules open the door for employers to allow expanded in-plan conversions, but it's not a requirement," explained Bjork. "However, it makes the Roth conversions more attractive for employees, so there will likely be increased interest and incentive for employers to offer them."
Aon Hewitt's retirement practice advises, designs and administers defined contribution benefits for hundreds of mid-sized and large plans.


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Wanna buy Elizabeth Taylor's jewels?
Christie's is auctioning off key pieces from the jewelry collection of Elizabeth Taylor.
Have a spare $3 million laying around? Why not spend it on a humongous diamond ring made famous by none other than Elizabeth Taylor herself?
Earlier this year SheKnows reported the news that Elizabeth Taylor's jewels are going up for auction, and now we have more details on the baubles you could get your hands on -- if you have an AmEx Black card.
First up: A 33.19-carat Asscher-cut diamond ring given to Taylor by the love of her life, Richard Burton.
"Elizabeth Taylor used to refer to it as her baby and wore it as much and as often as she could," Christie's jewel expert Rahul Kadakia told the Associated Press. The platinum-set ring can be seen in nearly every movie Taylor made after receiving it.
"Jewelry was a way of life for Elizabeth Taylor. They were her friends. She enjoyed wearing them and it gave her a lot of pleasure because they reminded her of the great moments in her life, the great places in her life," Kadakia said.
Also for sale are historical pieces Taylor cherished, like the 17th century Taj Majal diamond pendant she received from Burton on her 40th birthday and a ruby and diamond necklace set with a pear-shaped pearl that was once part of the Crown Jewels of Spain Burton gave her one Valentine's day.
"I never, never thought of my jewelry as trophies," Taylor wrote in her 2002 memoir My Love Affair with Jewelry. "I'm here to take care of them and to love them. When I die and they go off to auction I hope whoever buys them gives them a really good home."
Christie's plans to auction 80 pieces of Taylor's jewelry on the night of Dec. 13 and 189 more the following day while 500 pieces of the legend's costume pieces will be sold online at the same time.
Can't afford such an extravagance? You can still have a peek at them in person. Christie's will exhibit the entire collection at their New York gallery Dec. 3-10.


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PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – House-hunting in Pleasantville? Several open houses will be held this weekend.
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PARCHMAN, Miss.—A 61-year-old Mississippi man has been executed for the 1995 slaying of a woman who disappeared from a convenience store where she worked in Biloxi.
William Mitchell was pronounced dead at 6:20 p.m. Thursday after a lethal injection.
Mitchell was convicted in the Nov. 21, 1995, slaying of 38-year-old Patty Milliken, who disappeared after walking out of the Majik Mart convenience store where she worked to have a cigarette with Mitchell.
Her body was found the next day under a bridge. She had been "strangled, beaten, sexually assaulted and repeatedly run over by a vehicle," according to court records.
Mitchell was convicted of capital murder in 1998.
The U.S. Supreme Court earlier Thursday declined to stop Mitchell's execution.
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BOCA RATON — Florida Atlantic was one out away from beating the No. 1 team in the country for the second time in eight days Wednesday night.
The Owls had built a 10-3 lead over Miami through four innings but watched it dwindle to 10-9 going into the top of the ninth.
FAU closer Glen Troyanowski had struck out the first two Hurricanes and FAU fans were on their feet.
But a single by Jemile Weeks brought up Yonder Alonso, who launched a 2-0 pitch over the fence in left, and the Hurricanes poured out of the dugout as they had their first lead of the game at 11-10.
The Hurricanes would add another run, closer Carlos Guiterrez would make that lead stand, and Miami escaped with a 12-10 win to improve to 31-3.
The outcome was a disappointment for a crowd of 2,348, the most at FAU Stadium since the Owls began taking official attendance in 2003.
Troyanowksi had gotten the final three outs thispast Wednesday when FAU beat Miami 6-3 at Coral Gables, getting even after losing to Miami 16-7 at Mark Light Stadium the week prior to that.
FAU (21-13) roared out to a big early lead, but while the Hurricanes' bullpen shut down FAU over the last five innings, the Owls' bullpen could not hold back Miami.
FAU had no problem with the first two Miami pitchers, knocking Michael Rudman out of the game after two innings, scoring five runs on seven hits.


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If bicycling is a part of your routine, then be a part of London Bicycle Film Festival 2013!
Back in 2001 the founder of BFF (Bicycle Film Festival) Brendt Barbur's bicycle collided with a bus in New York. Later, he tried to make his experience positive and after that day he has been helping people to understand the importance of bicycling and the benefits it accompanies.
London Bicycle Film Festival 2013 is all about music, art and film. Some of the best films regarding bicycling are screened there whether of existing or new film makers. This show is not restricted to an area and covers a wide variety of countries and cities. Also, the people who come to the festival are mostly loyal and are present every year.
Undoubtedly, bicycling is incredibly important as it is the best way to travel because it makes us stronger and healthier. Year by year the event is not only getting popular but is also speeding up the awareness it has to spread regarding bicycling.
The event known as "London Bicycle Film Festival 2013" would start from 3rd of October 2013 and would end soon on 6th of October 2013. An opening night party is arranged on 3rd of October 2013 in The Russet at Hackney Downs Studios, Amhurst Terrace London E8 2BT at 7:00 pm.
Also, all screening would be done at Barbican Centre. On Friday 4th of October 2013 cycling symposium would be presented in partnership with transport for London from 1pm to 4pm, which would be free for all. Velojam at Herne Hill: Women's track racking day on 5th of October 2013 would take place at 4pm and would end at 9pm. Sunday Unday Ride starting at Athlon sports; Chelmsford is scheduled on Sunday, 6th of October 2013.
Furthermore, if you want to follow the event updates on twitter and facebook.
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I know many are happy that football season has finally arrived. Family members have already enjoyed the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat after only one week of play, but tonight will be interesting in our house.
That's because tonight, for only the second time in football history, John and I will be cheering for different teams as the University of Miami travels to Florida Atlantic University for a "much anticipated" rematch. In 2013, the Canes and the Owls met for the first time and I offered some advice to the Canes…thought it should be reposted.
From August 29, 2013: I'll have my eye on Friday night's game. Usually you'll find me cheering for the Miami Hurricanes, John's alma mater, but tomorrow will be a different story since my alma mater, FAU, Florida Atlantic University, takes on the Hurricanes in their season opener…a first!
My closet is full of orange and green Hurricane attire, but tomorrow I'll don my one and only red FAU shirt and cheer on the Owls, something I couldn't do as a student since FAU's 2001 inaugural season came over twenty years after my graduation.
Friday, for the first time we'll be a house divided.
Recently, Emily (another Hurricane alum) sent an email entitled 40 Signs You're a Miami Hurricane…a fun series of photos which bring Hurricane fans together.
Well, the Hurricanes aren't the only ones with bragging rights in the state. In response I've put together a series of photos which bring Owl fans together.
Sure, Hurricanes flash the universal "U", but Owl fans…including the President…show their "owl fingers"
FAU is the ONLY university in the state undefeated in Bowl Games with an all-time record of 2-0 and with the first bowl win coming in only the sixth season.
2008 Motor City Bowl
2007 New Orleans Bowl
And speaking of Bowl Games, the Owls were the ONLY Florida team to win a bowl game in 2007.
New Orleans Bowl: FAU 44 – Memphis 27
Liberty Bowl: Mississippi State 10 – UCF 3
Sun Bowl: Oregon 56 – USF 21
Music City Bowl: Kentucky 35 – FSU 28
Capital One Bowl: Michigan 41 – UF 35
And UM? Oh, they didn't make it to a bowl game in 2007.
Like the Hurricanes, we hate this man too…so much so that we've never let him stand on the sidelines during a game.
And like the Hurricanes we love this man…he chose FAU over UM.
Finally, we have something the Hurricanes will never have…not at the Orange Bowl…not at Sun Life Stadium…FAU has a stadium on campus.
Friday will be a first. I'll be cheering for the Hurricane's opponent. May the best team win! (Ok, so FAU didn't win the game in 2013. The final score FAU 6 – UM 34.)
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In this page I will highlight the connections between belly dance and pregnancy, while reporting what some experts believe to be the benefits of belly dance for pregnant women. However, before doing any activities or physical exercises whilst pregnant, always seek your doctor's or midwife's advice.
Belly dance, or forms of dance that employed the same movements as modern belly dance, existed as dances of fertility since the dawn of human civilisation. Experts consider hip rolls and circles to be good for strengthening the pelvic and abdominal muscles, which are involved in childbirth, while relaxing them at the same time.
Hip circles are not only used in Middle Eastern dance, but also in Hawaiian, Maori and other indigenous forms of dance. All these forms of dance, which use circular hip movements, have been linked to child birth rituals.
Some doctors encourage the practice of dance during pregnancy, which they think provides the following benefits:
According to experts, the most suitable belly dance movements to be used by pregnant women are slow, undulating and rolling motions, such as hip circles and figures of eight. Sharp movements are not suitable and, similarly, many people think that shimmies should not be performed by pregnant women, especially if they are not used to exercising.
Many movements in modern prenatal exercise classes are very similar to belly dance movements, such as the 'camel' or the 'belly flutter'. Some midwives believe that these last two movements, in particular, are useful to encourage optimal foetal position and during labour.
The process of muscles isolation, which is so important in belly dance, is also considered to be very helpful during child birth. According to experts, if a woman is capable of contracting some parts of her body, while at the same time relaxing all the other muscles, she will be able to feel more relaxed overall, while focusing only on the muscles involved in delivering the baby.
However, belly dancing in pregnancy is not only about strong pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Some experts believe that some belly dance movements are good to relieve various symptoms. For example, they believe that belly rolls can help ease constipation; while heart shimmies can alleviate heartburn.
The American belly dancer Morocco, in 1967, witnessed a child birth ritual in a Berber Tribe (probably nowadays these child birth rituals are less common). Morocco reports that the women gathered in a tent and danced around the mother to be, performing 'camels' and 'belly flutters'.
The mother to be seemed relaxed and, while delivering her babies she was moving her body in a similar way to how the other women did. When Morocco asked if she did it on purpose or spontaneously, one of the women replied that it was natural and the only way in which she could have moved. For a full account of this interesting experience, you can check Morocco's full article on her website.
There are not many belly dance DVDs available at the moment, which are directed at pregnant dancers.
However, two good DVDs for expectant belly dancers are 'Belly Dance prenatal Fitness' by Naia (belly dancer) and Katherine M. Contento (nurse practitioner and midwife) and 'Dance of the womb. Belly dance for pregnancy and birth' by Maha.
This DVD, available on Amazon, will guide you through a series of movements and a routine, especially designed for the expectant mother belly dancer.
This page has been written gathering information from various sources and it is only intended to give some general information on belly dance during pregnancy.
The content of the page does not provide exercises instructions for pregnant women. Every pregnancy is different and you need to make sure with your doctor that everything is ok before taking up physical activities during pregnancy. There are some belly dance teachers who are also qualified midwives and run belly dance classes for pregnant women or those who have recently given birth. My advice is to find a belly dance teacher in your area who is qualified for running this type of classes.


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One of Blackboard's really excellent features is the ability for instructors and students to share electronic files for evaluation using the assignment system. Paperless assessment is one way to may your course more sustainable, as the amount of paper generated by student work in a large class can be really significant.
Creating the Assignment (Instructor)
From any content area (could be the area called Assignments, but not necessarily), click the double downward arrow in 'Assessments" to show additional options, and then select 'Create Assignment'.
In the 'Assignment Instructions' for students we strongly suggest you indicate:
- what file types you are willing to accept, such as .pdf or Word 97-2003 .doc files. This avoids you receiving student work which can't be opened.
- a file naming convention that is simple and individualized, with an example, e.g. "Please make sure that your file name contains only letter and numbers and is 15 characters or less, e.g "Assign1.doc". This makes for fewer upload problems with the system, and you avoid receiving a lot of files named 'Assignment #1.doc'
- the file size limit, e.g. "the total size of your assignment should be less than 5MB". The assignment uploading system imposes no significant quota on uploads, so one or two oversized student files can consume the course quota quickly in a large class
- link to the instructions for students submitting assignments at the support site
Note that in 3. grading information, 4. availability and 5. due date are defined here, just like in the Grade Center. So whatever assignment item you create in a content area will automatically be added to the Grade Center.
Uploading Assignment Files (Student)
When the student clicks the assignment title, a file uploading screen appears. "1. Assignment Information" is what the instructor provided. "2. Assignment Materials" is what the student provides. So the student can (red arrows) paste the text of the assignment in the submission editor, attach one or more files and add comments. When the student is finished uploading everything for evaluation, he/she clicks 'submit'. Drafts can be saved, but this feature should probably be discouraged since one or two students invariably forget to submit the work, so a late penalty must be assessed.
Downloading Assignment Files (Instructor)
The instructor, teaching assistant, or grader accesses the uploaded files through the grade center by selecting the context menu for the assignment column, and then "Assignment File Download". Make sure your virus protection is up to date: a number of antivirus solutions are free for all U of T faculty, staff and students.
Tick the student files you wish to include in the .zip archive download package. In this example, several files need grading.
Once the package has been generated, select the link "Download assignment now" to download the archive of student work.
The "Assignment 1.zip" archive package contains a series of files named in a serialized form, i.e. "Assignment Name"_"UTORid"_"UploadedFileName.ext", plus a text file containing the student's comments which were submitted with the assignment.
Reviewing Feedback on Assignment (Student)
Once the assigment is submitted, clicking the assignment title link again will display a page called 'Submission History', where the instructor or teaching assistant's comments are visible to the student. Any evaluation-oriented files, such as a rubric or a marked up Word file can also be shared back with the student.


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News Release
For Immediate Release
December 9, 2013
Sharon Cox
TCIP Program Coordinator
Michael Sullivan, GOED Director of Communications
Funding with the Future in Mind
GOED hosts second round of competitive grant cycle for fiscal year 2014
Salt Lake City, UTAH — Calling all innovators in academia, the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) is pleased to announce applications are open for round two of FY 2014 Technology Commercialization and Innovation Program (TCIP) grant competition.
TCIP is a state-funded grant program that was created for the purpose of commercializing cutting-edge technologies born at Utah's colleges and universities. The Utah Legislature enacted the TCIP program in 1986 to drive economic development and job creation for the state.
Applications for the TCIP grants are due at noon on Monday January 6, 2014. After a competitive review, the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) will award grants of up to $40,000 to fund development of cutting-edge technologies.
There are two types of eligible applicants for this grant: 1) a faculty-led team at a Utah college or university, public or private; or 2) a company, existing or startup, that has licensed or is in the process of licensing a technology from a Utah college or university.
Previously funded technologies include a water conservation meter, a virtual health clinic for active military personnel, a breathalyzer wall mount for alcohol serving venues, a topical medication that fights glaucoma, catheters that eliminate urinary tract infections, and a winglet technology that can increase the operational efficiency and speed of a plane by up to 12 percent without increased use of the engine.
The grants are disbursed contingent on federal or private matching funds being furnished by the commercializing company or university to leverage the state's contribution and are approved based on their potential for economic development in Utah.
Commercialization of the most promising research and technology out of Utah's universities helps ensure continual economic and job growth across Utah's most dynamic industry sectors. The grants will help contribute to Governor Gary Herbert's overall challenge to the private sector to accelerate the creation of 100,000 new Utah jobs in 1,000 days.
For information and instructions on how to apply, visit http://business.utah.gov/programs/coe/. The application deadline is noon on Monday, January 6, 2014.
About the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED)
Web: business.utah.gov
The Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) charter is based on Governor Gary Herbert's commitment to economic development statewide. Utah's economic development vision is that Utah will lead the nation as the best performing economy and be recognized as a premier global business destination. The mandate for this office is to provide rich business resources for the creation, growth and recruitment of companies to Utah and to increase tourism and film production in the state. GOED accomplishes this mission through the administration of programs that are based around targeted industries or "economic clusters" that demonstrate the best potential for development. GOED utilizes state resources and private sector contracts to fulfill its mission. For more information please contact: Michael Sullivan, 801-538-8811 or firstname.lastname@example.com


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COLLEGE PARK -- University of Maryland sophomore running back Larry Washington of Randallstown was reinstated yesterday, but freshman receiver Kevin Washington of Baltimore has been "permanently suspended," coach Mark Duffner announced.
Duffner, who suspended the players indefinitely Aug. 15, said Larry Washington must serve a two-game suspension. He will not travel to tomorrow night's season opener at Virginia, but will begin practicing next week and is expected to be in uniform for the team's third game Sept. 19 at West Virginia.
The players, who are not related, were suspended by the first-year coach the day after Kevin Washington was arrested and charged with stealing personal checks from one roommate and credit cards from another. Larry Washington admitted to using the credit cards.


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By PAUL BOWKER
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – When a third-down pass by Bowling Green's Matt Johnson was knocked away in the first quarter Saturday, University of Massachusetts coach Charley Molnar danced onto the field from the sidelines.
He jumped into the air and high-fived the Minutemen defensive backs as they came off the field.
Molnar seemed to sense something was building for his winless football team at BG's Doyt Perry Stadium. The defensive play came in the second of five consecutive Bowling Green possessions which ended in punts.
But after the Falcons shot blanks the fifth time, the game turned swiftly and terribly for UMass. Bowling Green scored touchdowns on four consecutive possessions, turning a scoreless chess match into a 28-7 Falcons win.
The Minutemen's offense struggled against a powerful Bowling Green defense, which is ranked No. 1 in the league. Quarterback A.J. Doyle managed just 14 yards passing in the first half, leaving the UMass defense on the field for large periods of time.
The Minutemen had just four first downs and 113 yards of offense in the first half.
"Offensively we had a number of situations where we had answers and we didn't execute them to our very best," Molnar said. "That, obviously, left the defense on the field. They had 40 some-odd snaps in the first half, and I don't know if they ever quite recovered in the second half. I think they came out with less gas in the tank than I would have liked to have seen."
Johnson passed for 166 yards and three touchdowns, including a 51-yard completion to Ronnie Moore. Running back Travis Green had a game-high 160 yards.
The loss was the fifth straight for the Minutemen and it came in their Mid-American Conference opener. Including last year, their losing streak stands at seven. They will face winless Miami (Ohio) next week at Gillette Stadium.
Bowling Green (5-1, 3-0 MAC), which is atop the MAC East standings, won its third straight game.
The Minutemen's offensive problems led Molnar to replace Doyle with former starter Mike Wegzyn in the third quarter. Wegzyn led the Minutemen to their only score, a 24-yard touchdown pass to Tajae Sharpe with 4:34 left.
"I definitely felt comfortable out there with the guys," said Wegzyn, who started the first two games this year before losing the starting job to Doyle. "I was hoping to go in earlier, but I tried to do the best I could with the time I had left. I tried to at least get us back in the game. I feel like we just ran out of time."
Wegzyn completed 7 of 8 passes for 76 yards and was intercepted once.
Doyle, a backup to Wegzyn until winning the starting job for the Kansas State game on Sept. 14, completed just 4 of 17 passes for 20 yards before Molnar pulled him.
The Minutemen did discover an offensive flash in redshirt sophomore Jamal Wilson. Making his first career start, Wilson had his first career 100-yard game, rushing for 119 yards. He was a workhorse, carrying the ball 20 times. The only other handoff to
a running back, Lorenzo Woodley, gained one yard.
Wilson nearly broke away for a touchdown, rushing for 51 yards down the sideline before being caught by a couple of Bowling Green defenders.
"In my mind, I thought I should have taken it to the house," Wilson said. "And I was little disappointed, but I got a good gain. It moved the (first down) chains for the team."
The Minutemen's defense swarmed Johnson and the rest of the Bowling Green offense early. They sacked the quarterback twice and stuffed Greene on several key plays.
Then Johnson struck big with the Falcons' passing game. A 51-yard pass to Ronnie Moore with 7:51 left in the second quarter finished off a seven-play, 91-yard drive. Left wide open on one side of the field, Moore caught a short pass from Johnson, cut to the middle of the field and outran the UMass defense to the end zone.
The Falcons pulled ahead 14-0 with 1:15 left in the first half on a 1-foot run by William Houston. Bowling Green broke the game open in the third quarter on a pair of scoring passes by Johnson.


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Many teenagers are diving into their summer reading list with books about dragon slayers, storm chasers and the occult. But what about those with a taste for titles about investing and the strictly nonfiction world of Wall Street?
Many teenagers are diving into their summer reading list with books about dragon slayers, storm chasers and the occult. But what about those with a taste for titles about investing and the strictly nonfiction world of Wall Street?
While maybe not riveting reads, titles abound for young investors. The trick is to find books that will appeal to the beginner.
Recently, several readers asked me for recommendations on books that introduce teenagers - and even pre-teens - to investing.
Here goes:
My favorite, and one that I always mention, is "The Richest Man in Babylon." Though published nearly 90 years ago, the financial advice dispensed by author George S. Clason will always be relevant to a new generation of readers. Set in ancient Babylon, the characters learn simple lessons about money and investing throughout the collection of short stories.
Another teen-appropriate book on my short list is "The Motley Fool Investment Guide for Teens" by brothers David and Tom Gardner. It's a worthy educational tool, and an entertaining one at that.
If you have a pre-teen showing interest in the stock market and you want a basic how-to book, two come to mind: "Stock Market Knowledge for All Ages" by Susan Vaccaro Hardeman and "Growing Money: A Complete Investing Guide for Kids" by Gail Karlitz.
If these titles don't stir much interest, here are a few more suggestions from several financial experts I reached out to:
"Yes, You Can Achieve Financial Independence" by James E. Stowers, founder and former chairman of American Century Investments, a mutual fund company. The book is thoughtful and creative with amusing cartoons and leads an individual toward mutual funds, said Sam Renick, who runs It's A Habit Co., a financial education firm.
Renick also recommended anything written by or about Warren Buffett, the Omaha investment guru. One suggestion: "The Warren Buffett Way" by Robert Hagstrom.
"The Millionaire Next Door" by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko. The authors mine reams of data to show the surprisingly frugal traits millionaires have in common. "The main lesson provided is that high income does not equal wealth," said J.R. Rosskamp, managing director of Veritas Partners Inc., a business consulting firm. Rosskamp calls it a "must read, and the earlier the better."
Rosskamp also suggested legendary investor Benjamin Graham's classic, "The Intelligent Investor." Rosskamp said the book, published in 1949 and updated and reprinted at least seven times, was relevant for young investors because it discussed the differences between investing and speculation. "An investor is doomed to fail if he or she does not learn this distinction," Rosskamp said.
Contact Steve Rosen, a personal finance columnist at The Kansas City Star, at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Co. Reg: 1043373-A (KPK/LN 7604) (MA4622)
Tour Type:
Private Tour
Yes, you can
4 Days
Group Size:
1 to travel
Year Round
Distance Travel
1050km by road
Tour Code:
Lata Iskandar (Waterfall at Cameron Highlands)
Cameron Highlands is Malaysia's largest and best-known hill resort. Discovered by, and named after William Cameron, a government surveyor who, in 1885 explored the area by hacking a path up through dense jungle and came across, "A fine plateau shut in by mountains". At 1524m above sea level the area enjoys a cool climate, with temperatures no higher than 20°C and rarely falling below 10°C, a welcome change to the generally oppressive heat and humidity at sea level.
Nestling the borders of Pahang and Perak provinces are the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia's most popular hill station destination. It is actually an area of tremendous natural beauty, encompassing tea farms, vegetable fields, flower gardens and challenging hiking trails with rushing waterfalls. It also finds tremendous favor with many budget travelers because of its cool climate which is in stark contrast to the hot, humid weather in most parts of the region. read more.....
The history of Penang is closely related to the history of Kedah. Penang was previously part of the sultanate of Kedah until it became a British possession in 1786. It later gained independence as part of the Federation of Malaya in 1957.
16th century Portuguese traders from Goa, India sailing to the Far East in search of spices found a small island where they replenished their water supplies. They named it Pulo Pinaom. In the 17th century, Penang's location at the northern entry to the Straits of Malacca provided a sheltered harbour for Chinese, Indian, Arabian and European ships during the monsoon months; this, in turn, inevitably made it fertile hunting ground for pirates.
One of the very first Englishmen to reach Penang was the merchant-navigator Sir James Lancaster who in 1588 served under Sir Francis Drake as commander of the Edward Bonadventure against the nemesis of the Spanish Armada. On 10 April 1591, commanding the same ship, he set sail from Plymouth for the East Indies, reaching Penang in June 1592, remaining on the island until September of the same year and pillaging every vessel he encountered. He returned to England in May 1594. read more.....
Visit and timing is subject to change with or without prior notice due to traffic/weather conditions. Please note that while we operate successful trips in this part of the world throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route.
Tour Code: 30014
Day One (stay Strawberry Park Resort in Cameron Highlands - Twin Sharing) / (Meals --/ L / --/ )
Download Itinerary and Tour Details l Tour Type: Private Tour / Guide l This Tour is Customizable
Kuala Lumpur > Batu Caves > Cameron Highlands
Distance Travel by Road ((estimate
205KM (Kuala Lumpur > Cameron Highlands) ((Time 3.30 hours))
Visit and timing is subject to change with or without prior notice due to traffic/weather conditions
For this tour itinerary which begins in Penang Island and ends in Kuala Lumpur City or Kuala Lumpur Airport, please write to us via Online Enquiry for the price
Pick-up service
Complimentary pickup will be provided from all hotels / residential in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya and please wait at the lobby or main entrance based on the pick up time given.
0730 hours, Meet and Greet by our staff, and transfer to Cameron Highlands, enroute Batu Caves. The journey will take around 3 1/2 hours from Batu Caves to reach Cameron Highlands, as the drive take you on highway and country road, and drive through rubber and palm plantations, tropical fruit orchard, villages and much more.....
A refreshing retreat to Malaysia's premier hill resort, famous for its rolling tea plantations and vegetable farms. Nestling at 1,600m above sea level in the north-west corner of Pahang, the resort is accessible from Kuala Lumpur via the town of Tapah in Perak. The drive up to the highlands passes through lush jungle greenery. Half-day tour of the highlands taken in the Tea Plantation and Factory, Strawberry Farm, Tea Factory and Rose Garden.
1200 Noon Estimate arrival at Tapah town for lunch (local cuisine) will be served and etc...., a get a way town for Cameron Highlands with is own uniqueness, enroute Bamboo Basket Making Factory (hand made) (a dying trade)
1300 hours Time to buckle up your belly and proceed to Cameron Highlands via a winding road cutting through Rainforest for the next 60KM (estimate), the 1st town (Ringlet), you will see as we arrive in Cameron Highlands. On the way, we will stop by at Lata Iskandar Waterfall and Aboriginal village. Cameron Highlands sightseeing starts by visiting tea plantation, tea factory, walk through tea plantation, tea break at Boh Tea Plantation beautiful scenery, overlooking the tea plantation when you having a cup of tea, Rose Centre, Strawberry Farm, Market and much more.....
1730 hours check in and free and easy at your own leisure.
Day Two (stay Cititel Hotel in Georgetown Penang - Twin Sharing) (Meals B / L / --/ )
Cameron Highlands > Ipoh > Kuala Kangsar > Penang Islands
Distance Travel by Road (estimate only)
285KM (Cameron Highland > Penang Islands) (Time 4.00 hours)
Option to upgrade to (this options can be found in the booking form)
@ Batu Feringghi
Lone Pine Hotel by
Eastern & Oriental
Bayview Beach Resort
@ Tanjung Bungah
Rainbow Paradise Beach Resort
@ Georgetown
Eastern & Oriental in Georgetown
0830 hours transfer to Penang Islands, enroute Ipoh Town / Royal Town and Orang Utan.
The Ipoh railway station was initially meant to be a hospital and used before the 20th century as such before being turned into a station. The original completion year of 1917 was delayed for three years due to lack of construction materials as well as high costs during World War I.
Like the Kuala Lumpur station, the Ipoh station were designed and constructed by Arthur Benison Hubback, a British architectural assistant to the Director of Public Works. Having served in India, Hubback utilised his knowledge of Anglo-Asian architecture in the region on the station's design. The "Neo-Moorish / Mughal / Indo-Saracenic /Neo-Saracenic" style was not uncommon at the time.
Transfer from Ipoh to Penang, enroute Kuala Kangsar, visits Oldest Rubber tree in Malaysia (planted in 1877), Ubudiah Mosque and Royal Museum.
Masjid Ubudiah - ranking high on the list of Malaysia's most beautiful mosques, the Masjid Ubudiah (or Ubudiah Mosque) stands proudly and majestically in Kuala Kangsar, with its golden dome and minarets creating a spellbinding sight, from near and afar.
The mosque was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, a government architect who is notably credited for the design of the Ipoh railway station and the Kuala Lumpur railway station.
Built in 1917 during the reign of the 28th Sultan of Perak, Sultan Idris Murshidul'adzam Shah, the Masjid Ubudiah is located beside the Royal Mausoleum on Bukit Chandan. It was commissioned on the orders of the Sultan, who vowed that he would build a mosque of great beauty as thanksgiving for recovery from an illness which plagued him in those early days.
The construction of the mosque was not without difficulties. Work was interrupted several times, once when two elephants belonging to the sultan's and Raja Chulan were fighting and ran over and damaged the imported Italian marble titles.
The mosque was finally completed in late 1917 at a total cost of RM200,000- quite an astronomical figure for those days. It was officially declared open by Sultan Abdul Jalil Karamtullah Shah, successor to Sultan Idris. This imposing structure is now a symbol of great pride to all Muslims in the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan, the Land of Grace
Bukit Merah, the only conservational Orang Utan Island in Peninsular Malaysia and the unique Eco Park which surrounded by lush greenery and fronting one of Malaysia's largest 7,000-acre freshwater lake.
Tucked away on the 35-acre Pulau Orang Utan, Orang Utan Island is the world's first and only 5-acre rehabilitation and conservation facility where Orang Utans roam free. The unique island serves as a breeding sanctuary as well as a conservation, research and education center to better understand this endangered species.
Venture from the main jetty at Marina Village and wait for the ferry to take you to the Orang Utan Island. It's just a 10-minute boat ride across. The ferry departs every half an hour on weekends and every 45 minutes on weekdays.
At the island, you will be taken through a 100-meter steel walkthrough 'cage tunnel' to come up close and personal with these primates. In a twist, you will be enclosed in a 'cage' as you observe the Orang Utans roaming free in their natural habitats.
1730 hours (estimate) check in and free and easy at your own leisure.
Optional (NO additional cost for guiding, you only pay for what you eat and drink) walking food tour at night (07.30PM ~ 09.30PM) by our driver guide.
Day Three (stay Cititel Hotel in Georgetown Penang - Twin Sharing) (Meals B / L / --/ )
Penang Islands City Tour (half day)
0900 hours Meet and greet by our driver guide and continues with Penang city tour.
George Town, the capital
city of Penang was named after King George III of
England, is an interesting blend of the old and new.
It is worth to note that Penang has one of the
largest Colonial Buildings in Southeast Asia. Tour
includes a stop at Fort Cornwallis, built in 1808.
Fort Cornwallis also marks the spot where Sir
Francis Light first landed on this island. You will
be driven through Street of Harmony, which houses
the Anglican Church, Kuan Yin Chinese Temple,
Mahamariaman Indian Temple and the Kapitan Keling
Mosque. Followed by a visit to Little India.
Followed by, the World's Fourth Largest Reclining
Buddha statue at Wat Chayamangkalaram.
Next stop, Fort Cornwallis and Kek Lok Si Temple is
one of the largest Buddhist temples in South-East
Asia. It is also known as the Temple of Ten Thousand
Buddha's. The 7-Tier Pagoda of 10,000 Buddha which
dominates the temple, is influenced by the
architecture styles of the Thais, Burmese and
Chinese. A beautiful Bronze Statue of the Goddess of
Mercy overlooks the temple. Next, take the funicular
train ride up Penang Hill and elevation of 833m
above sea level, a cool hill retreat from the
tropical heat below for a Panoramic View of George
Town and experience the flora and fauna..
Highlights in Penang Island
the tour should end, upon drop off in hotel, free
and easy with leisure at your own.
Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si Temple, Colonial Buildings in George Town, Tier Pagoda of 10,000 Buddha, Fort Cornwallis, Little India, Panoramic View of George Town, Chinatown, Street of Harmony, Reclining Buddha (optional and only if time permit) and much more......
Highlights in Penang Island
around 3PM, the tour should end, upon drop off in hotel, free and easy with leisure at your own.
Day Four (Meals B / L / --/ )
Penang Islands > Kuala Lumpur
1000 hours
check out, otherwise transfer to Kuala Lumpur
1300 hours
lunch (local cuisine), mingle with the local as
like....., after lunch transfer to Kuala
Lumpur Estimate arrival time would
be around
1300 hours lunch (local cuisine), mingle with the local as like....., after lunch transfer to Kuala Lumpur
Estimate arrival time would be around3PM in Kuala Lumpur
1500 hours drop off at hotel and tour ends.
Optional drop off to Penang Island or Lumut or Kuala Besut (Kuala Terengganu) can be arranged and the cost can be seen in the online booking form.
Prices and Booking
Prices for Year 2016 / 17
Prices shown above are excluding 6% for GST - Goods Services Tax
Credit or Cash
Card Payment / deposit via PayPal will be based on Malaysian Ringgit
A 4.0% e-commerce charge and RM5.00 service charge will be applied on all payments made by Credit or Cash Card, via PayPal
Prices published are for Online Booking Only - NO Booking over the Phone as we need your details for Tour Confirmation and Billing
Rate above are for NON Peak and Public and School Holidays in Malaysia.
Peak and super peak charges
For Strawberry Park Resorts in Cameron Highlands
For Peak / Public / School Holidays,
additional surcharge of RM75.00 per person is required
For Super Peak, additional of RM125.00 per person is required. Check Peak and Off Peak Season
For stay in Penang - additional surcharge of RM125.00 per night / per room is required
From December 21st 2014 ~ January 3rd 2016
February 17th ~ 22nd February 2016
Deposit (RM800.00 per person is required) is required when you book this tour. After submitting the reservation / booking form online, the deposit paid is for us to use your deposit to block the room/s, you will be taken to the payment page (deposit must be paid via Credit Card / Debit Card) and the balance payment can be paid in CASH in Malaysian Ringgit, (if you are paying with this denomination US$ / Euro / SG / AUS$ / Pound, please let us know a few days before departure, so that we can work out the exchange rate for you) when we pick you up on the tour day.
Balance Payment (by Visa / Master)
If you opt to pay the balance payment for your tour
by Credit or Charge Card, additional bank surcharge of 2.5% based on total tour cost of your balance payment.
You can avoid this fee by paying cash in Malaysian Ringgit. The charge on your card will read "MM Adventure Travel and Discovery Sdn. Bhd."
Deposit Paid
(100% Refundable)
In the worst case scenario, after your booking and deposit is made, and there is no place/s available for your requested date/s, we will inform you of an alternative date/s and if it is not possible for you to change the date, we will refund the deposit (100%) within 30 minutes to 24 hours from the time you made your deposit.
Deposit paid is only become non-refundable once the Proforma Invoice and / or Tour Confirmation are issued by us.
These highlights are just a general outline only of the tour conducted as we cannot put every single detail and information on this page due to some other companies having copied and pasted our webpage into their own websites many times in the past
History / Culture / Cuisine
North - South Highway
Batu Caves
Cave Temple (Hindu)
Rose Garden (visit stop)
Butterfly Garden (visit stop)
Vegetable Farm (drive through)
Waterfall (Lata Iskandar)
Driving through Country Side
Palm Plantation
Rubber Plantation
Orang Utan Islands
Royal Palace (old) and Ubudiah Mosque (visit stop)
Oldest Rubber tree in Malaysia (1877)
Royal Town (visit stop)
Penang Bridge (drive through) - Second Bridge
Penang Hill
Kek Lok Si Temple
Tier Pagoda of 10,000 Buddha
Colonial Buildings in George Town
Fort Cornwallis
Little India (walking tour)
Panoramic View of George Town
Street of Harmony
Reclining Buddha
Our USP (Unique Selling Point) and much, much more.....
Your Cuisine is as follows
Meals ( 3B / 4L / --/ ) all meals provided by us are based on local Cuisine for Lunch, except Breakfast. Eating local cuisine / fruits and drinking local beverages is an adventure by itself and much more.....
While travelling with us you'll experience the vast array of wonderful food cuisine available in the Malaysia. Your driver / guide will be able to suggest restaurants / stalls / street food to try during your trip. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding what you want to eat, where and what to eat, generally our guide will advice you time to time. This also gives you more flexibility and want to try our local cuisine (hot / spicy / sweet / sour and etc......). As a rule our driver guide will tend to mingle you with local eat together to enable feel like one of them. There's no obligation to do this though, if can it will be a great experience.
Visit Rubber and Palm oil plantations with stop and feel the palm oil / rubber (with rubber tapping by plantation owner - if available) and much more..... with explanation on these raw materials, how they are tapped and extracted and much more....., it will take you back in time. It doesn't matter if you have a negative picture about the palm oil industry, let us show you and you decide...... what is the true picture
Issues on your trip
While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience for you / your family / your love one, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with our driver / guide straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.
What to Bring
Extra cash for personal expenditure. Not to forget to bring your camera and don't forget to bring sense of adventure / fun / humor / enthusiasm and a flexible attitude!!
Take Note (fine print),Due to the nature of the tour, the weather, road condition, local circumstances, prevailing safety factors, the route & itinerary may vary to those published but the content of the tour will remain the same. The final decision of the actual itinerary will be made by us on the day of the tour..
What to Wear
Wear comfortable, Sport shoes or Sandals, T-shirt, long or short pants, sunglasses and hat.
What's includes in this Trip
Meals (3 Breakfast in Hotel / 4 Lunch - local cuisine)
Accommodation (subject to availability, otherwise an alternative will be suggested)
2 Nights stay at Cititel Hotel in Penang Islands - twin / triple sharing (or similar)
1 Night stay at Strawberry Park Resort in Cameron Highlands - twin / triple sharing (or similar)
Upgrade of hotel in Penang Islands shown below are available in the booking form.
@ Batu Feringghi
Lone Pine Hotel by
Eastern & Oriental
Bayview Beach Resort
@ Tanjung Bungah
Rainbow Paradise Beach Resort
@ Georgetown
Eastern & Oriental in Georgetown
What's excluded in this Trip
Personal Expenditure
Any Alcoholic Beverages
Any Additional Stops / Tour/s
Entrance fee for Fort Cornwallis
Meals (Dinner)
Others which are not mentioned in itinerary


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Our Philosophy
God has uniquely designed a woman's body to carry, nourish and give birth to her babies. Pregnancy and birth are normal and healthy experiences for most women.
Midwives are guardians of normal birth. Midwifery care is both an art and a science requiring sensitive, compassionate care for the needs of each women and her family as well as knowing how and when to intervene to promote safety. Any intervention should be rare, and decisions should be made in partnership with each woman
Midwives Model of Care
The Midwives Model of Care is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life processes.
The Midwives Model of Care includes:
- Monitoring the physical, psychological and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle.
- Providing the mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support.
- Minimizing technological interventions.
- Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention.
- The application of this woman-centered model of care has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section.
Meet The Midwives
Life oftentimes leads you in unexpected, but wonderful, directions! As a pregnant first time mom who taught 7th grade mathematics, I didn't see myself giving birth any way other than by going the route of the standard American model of childbirth. I found an OBGYN, planned to birth in the hospital, and worried a little bit about how I would be able to manage the feat of birthing my baby. My husband was worried about how he would react to being in a hospital environment and was afraid of the thought of me having an epidural. He encouraged me to read about midwifery care and expressed his desire for us to use a midwife for the remainder of my care, and after some research, I agreed. What an unexpected and life changing decision!
Gentle, safe, joyful and miraculous; these are my desires for how you experience your birth! As your midwife I will work with you in providing prenatal care for your pursuit of a healthy pregnancy so that you can prepare for the birth that you desire. My love for working with families during this special time came about as I was completing my training as a nurse and attending both in hospital and out-of-hospital births. The dramatic difference I was seeing firsthand as I worked with a certified nurse-midwife helping families welcome their babies at home was amazing. These experiences provided me with a strong foundation for understanding pregnancy and birth as normal, healthy processes, with midwifery care being an excellent and safe option for women and their families.