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Ongoing Programs
Hands ON! Second Saturdays
Saturday October 14, 2017 / 10 am – 6 pm
The Hands ON! on Second Saturdays program offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations. "Art Investigators" provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at selected artworks while engaging in a dialogue about the selected pieces. Themes and programs change monthly and rotate through cultural explorations, exhibition connections and community partnerships. Join us in October as we celebrate Día de los Muertos.
10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Sugar Skulls
10 am – 4 pm | Art Project: Calaveras Skull Masks
10 am – 4 pm | View and contribute to our community altar
10:30 & 11 am | Children's Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
11:30 am & 2 pm | Art Investigators: Kid Detectives Look at Art
12 pm | Día de los Muertos performance and presentation by Danza Azteca Aztlán
12:45 pm | The Significance of the Altar (learn, view, contribute)
1 pm | Public Tour (adult focus) – meet at front desk
2:30 & 3 pm | Children's Storytelling with Kathleen Durham
Lead sponsorship for the Hands ON! program through 2024 is provided by the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation.
Additional sponsorship by NV Energy, the Sato Foundation, the Thomas P. Raley Foundation, US Bank, and the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission.
Free admission on Second Saturdays is sponsored exclusively by the Nightingale Family Foundation. Media sponsorship by Entravision and El Sol de Nevada.
Group Tours
Guided Tour – Saturday Afternoon
Saturday October 14, 2017 / 1 – 2 pm
Tour the featured exhibition with one of the Museum's trained docents during a regularly scheduled Guided Tour offered Thursdays at 6 pm (except First Thursdays); Saturdays at 1 pm; and Sundays at 1 pm. Reservations are not needed.
FREE with admission
"A New Color: The Art of Being Edythe Boone" – A Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Saturday October 14, 2017 / 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Long before Black Lives Matter became a rallying cry, Edythe Boone embodied that truth as an artist, an educator, and a great-grandmother. When a personal tragedy ignites a national outcry, everything that Edythe has worked so tirelessly for is at stake. From humble Harlem beginnings herself, the indefatigable Edythe has for decades introduced underserved youth and seniors to the transformative power of art. Filmed in an observational style over three years, the documentary "A New Color: The Art of Being Edythe Boone" creates an opening to see the world through Edythe's eyes and her artistic legacy, commemorating the great events of her time.
As part of the 2017 Reno Mural Expo, Art Spot Reno presents this film screening, followed by a panel discussion moderated by the film's director, Mo Morris. Ms. Boone, Erik Burke, and muralists from around the country also will be on the panel. To learn more about the Reno Mural Expo and the weekend lineup, please click here.
Doors open at 5:30 pm for a social hour and a cash bar. Event begins at 6:30 pm.
$12 General / $8 Museum members / $5 Student
Donald W. Reynolds Grand Hall
Andrea Zittel: Wallsprawl
through December 31, 2018
Andrea Zittel's Wallsprawl #4 (Las Vegas, Next to Nellis Air Force Base), is based on an aerial photograph of the southern Nevada military installation known... more »
Included with Admission
Ugo Rondinone: Seven Magic Mountains
through December 31, 2018
Across the desert south of Las Vegas, Nevada, rises a large, colorful anomaly. Seven colossal stone forms defy gravity with their teetering formations. The... more »
Included with Admission
Nightingale Sky Room
BLOOM: Ken Goldberg, Sanjay Krishnan, Fernanda Viégas, and Martin Wattenberg
through December 31, 2018
Bloom is an internet-based Earthwork that transforms cold, hard data into an experience of playfulness and unpredictability. A seismograph measures the Hayward Fault's movements... more »
Included with Admission
Feature Gallery North
The Lasting World: Simon Dinnerstein and The Fulbright Triptych
through January 6, 2019
The Lasting World: Simon Dinnerstein and The Fulbright Triptych explores the noted New York artist's creative arc from early, hyperrealist works through more introspective... more »
Included with Admission
E. L. Wiegand Gallery
History of Transportation: A Mural Study by Helen Lundeberg
through January 6, 2019
A highlight of the E.L. Wiegand Work Ethic Collection, American artist Helen Lundeberg's History of Transportation traces a progression of labor from the Native... more »
Included with Admission
Newton and Louise Tarble Gallery
James Turrell: Roden Crater
through January 27, 2019
James Turrell is an artist whose media are light and space, and for the last forty years he has been carefully sculpting the cinder... more »
Included with Admission
John Hawley Olds LaGatta Gallery
Anne Brigman: A Visionary in Modern Photography
through January 27, 2019
This major retrospective exhibition rediscovers and celebrates the work of Anne Brigman (1869-1950), who is best known for her iconic landscape photographs made in... more »
Included with Admission
Robert Z. Hawkins Gallery
Laid Bare in the Landscape
through January 27, 2019
This exhibition assembles photographs, films, and performance documentation by women artists who situate the nude female body in outdoor landscapes. It is organized in... more »
Included with Admission
CA+E Research Library and Archives
Bethany Laranda Wood: The West at Hand
through March 3, 2019
While working in the field with the Land Arts Program of the American West at Texas Tech University in 2011, Bethany Laranda Wood collected... more »
Included with Admission
Small Works Gallery
Paul Valadez: Selections from the Great Mexican-American Songbook
through April 21, 2019
Using vintage sheet music from the "Great American Songbook" as his backdrop, Paul Valadez re-envisions the idea of the songbook. He integrates nostalgic images... more »
Included with Admission
Earl and Wanda Casazza Gallery, Carol Franc Buck Gallery
After Audubon: Art, Observation, and Natural Science
through April 21, 2019
Scientific naturalists at the dawn of the heroic age of scientific exploration observed and surveyed the farthest corners of the natural world. By necessity,... more »
Included with Admission
Wayne and Miriam Prim Theater Lobby
Maya Lin: Pin River—Tahoe Watershed
through January 5, 2020
For more than two decades Maya Lin (b. 1959) has engaged the vocabulary of a cartographer, making artworks ranging from stand-alone sculptures to room-sized... more »
Included with Admission
Ina Mae and Raymond Rude Gallery
Art of the Greater West
through January 5, 2020
The Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Art of the Greater West Collection at the Nevada Museum of Art aims to make connections between artistic... more »
Included with Admission
Art + Environment Gallery
Trevor Paglen: Orbital Reflector
through July 5, 2020
We may not always realize it, but art helps us change the way we see ourselves. That is why when artist Trevor Paglen imagined... more »
Included with Admission


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Concentrations of metals in the upper Animas River and its main tributaries, Cement and Mineral creeks, pose problems for invertebrates, fish and the animals that prey on them, an Environmental Protection Agency study finds.
The study is a draft, and the conclusions are conservative, the report says. The results, released this week, are based on dozens of surface water samplings from May 2009 and May 2012.
Samples were taken before the spring runoff (February to April), during runoff (May and June) and post-runoff (July to November).
Samplings of dissolved metals varied from stream to stream, but the list included aluminum, cadmium, copper, iron, zinc, lead and manganese.
Peter Butler, a coordinator of the Animas River Stakeholders Group that is trying to mitigate toxic-metal discharge from abandoned hard-rock mines around Silverton that reach the same waterways, didnt know Friday if the group would respond to the EPA study.
I think some individual members may, said Butler, who also is chairman of the state Water Quality Control Commission.
The stakeholders group has an email list of 50, including public and private agencies and individuals, all of whom were notified, Butler said.
The goal of the Screening-Level Ecological Risk Assessment was to select contaminants of potential concern and assess the potential for risk to different types of organisms exposed to mining-contaminated surface water, sediment and food, the EPA said in its introduction.
Under study were the effects of dissolved metals on macro- and microinvertebrates, fish, birds that eat fish, and insects and mammals that feed on riparian plants.
Among its conclusions, the study found that:
Invertebrates would not survive in Cement Creek and would experience high stress in Mineral Creek and the Animas River in the vicinity of Silverton.
Fish also couldnt live in Cement Creek and would be under high stress in Mineral Creek and the Animas around Silverton.
The level of dissolved metals has the potential to cause significant risk to animals such as the kingfisher, American dipper and the muskrat.
An estimated 800 gallons a minute of toxic metals flow into Cement Creek, a tributary to the Animas at Silverton. The runoff is from background sources and from mines that operated around Silverton from the late 1800s to 1991.
The Animas River Stakeholders Group formed in 1994 to reduce or eliminate toxic mine drainage. The group has secured or removed tons of mine tailings from harms way. But projects involving water present the risk of ongoing liability that no one is willing to chance.

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Giovanni Boni, an extremely wealthy member of the Money Changing Guild, commissioned it around the year 1460 and Giuliano da Maiano executed its construction Bought by the Antinori family in 1506, still today the building is the property of the Antinori family, who, through time, has overseen restoration work, maintaining the building's age-old splendour.
With its elegant courtyard is one of the most refined palaces of the Renaissance of Florence. Palazzo Antinori cannot be visited, other than the courtyard that gives access to the Cantina. Here is possible to enjoy and buy excellent wines.
For any information:
Palazzo Antinori
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Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh in Southern India, located on the banks of the Musi River and on the Deccan Plateau. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are "twin cities" near Hussain Sagar Lake (also known as Tank Bund in local parlance) but both cities have grown so much that now they have become one big metropolis. The city and district of Hyderabad are coterminous. Hyderabad district is entirely contained within the Ranga Reddy district of Andhra Pradesh. Many of the suburbs of Hyderabad were recently merged into the city, now called Greater Hyderabad.
A city rich with history and tradition, Hyderabad now competes with Bangalore, Chennai for the crown of India's IT capital; Microsoft and Google have their India headquarters here.
Many visitors never make it past the attractions in Old City, but you haven't truly seen Hyderabad until you have ventured out into the neighborhoods. The city is split into north, west, east and south of the central district. There are differences in culture visible throughout the city.
If you are traveling to Hyderabad on business — as is increasingly the case now — it is easy to miss the 400-year-old Hyderabad. The city that immediately hits the eye is a sprawling metropolis of shopping malls and office buildings with glass facades. The whole of the city seems to be under construction or renovation and the roads are jammed because flyovers are being constructed. It is a magnificent city in many senses.
The "old city" that was once the seat of the Nizam, the ruler of the largest and the most opulent "princely state", and the twin city of Secunderabad where the British maintained a cantonment to keep the army within striking distance of the Nizam can be seen only if you take the time out to see them.
Hyderabad's many epithets include the City of Pearls, the City of Nawabs, the Biryani City and, because of its high-tech draw, Cyberabad.
In 1463 Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk established the fortress of Golconda about 8 km to the west of Hyderabad's present day old city. He had quelled rebellion in the Telangana region and was appointed the subedar, or administrator of the region as a result. By 1518, he had become independent from the Bahmani sultan, declared himself the Sultan under the name of Quli Qutb Shah and established the Qutb Shahi dynasty. In 1589, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, a grandson of Quli Qutb Shah, made the decision to move his capital from the Golconda fort to the present day location of Hyderabad due to water shortages at the old location. In 1591, he ordered the construction of the Charminar, reportedly in gratitude to Allah for cutting short a plague epidemic before it could do too much damage.
The name "Hyderabad" reportedly had its origins in an affair between Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah and a local Telugu courtesan named Bhagmati. He named the city Bhagyanagar after her, and after she converted to Islam and took on the name of "Hyder Mahal", he named the city Hyderabad. Hyderabad was built on a grid plan with help from Iranian architects. French traveler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier favorably compared Hyderabad to Orleans.
The Qutb Shahi dynasty lasted till 1687, when the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb defeated the sultanate and took over Hyderabad. He appointed his governor as ruler of the region and granted him the title of Nizam-ul-Mulk. However, Mughal rule was short-lived and in 1724, the Nizam Asaf Jah I gained independence from a declining Mughal empire. Legend has it that while on a hunting expedition, he met a holy man who offered him some kulchas and asked him to eat as much as he could. Asaf Jah ate only seven, and the holy man prophesied that his dynasty would last for seven generations. Sure enough, the seventh ruler in the dynasty was the last. In honour of the legend, the flag of the Nizams featured a kulcha.
Around 1763, Asif Jah II, defeated by the Marathas and threatened by Tipu Sultan of Mysore, entered into a subsidiary alliance with a British. Hyderabad state became a "princely state", protected by, and under the overlordship of the British. The British maintained their army in nearby Secunderabad to protect the Nizam and to ensure that he did not do any mischief. Hyderabad state was the richest in the country and in the 1930s Time magazine rated the Nizam the richest man in the world. In 1947, with India's independence, the seventh Nizam was reluctant to cede his principality to the newly independent India, preferring Pakistan instead. India sent in its troops and the 200 year old prophesy was fulfilled. On September 17th 1948, it was merged in to India. Hyderabad become the capital city of Hyderabad state till nov 1st 1956. After forced merger of hyderabad state with Andhra state and formed new linguistic state Andhra Pradesh on Nov 1st 1956. Thus, Hyderabad became the capital of the newly formed state of Andhra Pradesh. The new capital's administrative buildings were located around Hussain Sagar Lake, approximately between Secunderabad and the "old city", as the Nizam's city came to be called.
In 1995, Chandrababu Naidu became chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Among his key policies was a major initiative to turn the city into an IT hub. He cleaned up the streets, laid out IT parks and did much to attract technology companies into the city. Today, as Bangalore's infrastructure is choked by the city's rapid growth, Hyderabad's well-laid out streets are proving to be a major attraction for software and IT-enabled companies. The technology enclave of Madhapur has actually been officially named Hi tec city, and "Cyberabad" is commonly used as an alternative name to Hyderabad.
In 2007, the suburbs of Hyderabad were merged with the city to form Greater Hyderabad. In 2009, the longstanding demand to have Telangana created as a separate state came to boil, with low intensity agitations and disturbances shaking up Hyderabad. While the traveller need not worry much (see the "Stay safe" section for more) it does call into question Hyderabad's future status, as Telangana includes Hyderabad city.
The best way to orient yourself to Hyderabad is to think with reference to two water bodies - the Musi river and the Hussain Sagar Lake. The Musi river flows from the west to the east, a few kilometers south of Hussain Sagar Lake.
Culture and attitudes
In many senses, Hyderabad is the meeting ground between North and South India. The city has a culture that is distinct from the rest of Andhra Pradesh, showing Islamic influences and a courtly presence imparted from its period as the capital of the Nizamate. This is more evident in the old city. The new city resembles many provincial state capitals in India. Secunderabad is more cosmopolitan, as the Cantonment area is located in this part of the city.
Due to a recent influx of young men and women from various parts of the country, Hyderabad's culture and attitudes have taken a turn towards "modernity". However, it is good to keep in mind that the city is still a deeply conservative place and to dress appropriately, especially in the old city.
Note that people have a very indifferent attitude towards time and a very laid back attitude.
Like many Indian cities Hyderabad has a tropical climate. The best time to visit the city is from mid-November to mid-February.Temperatures are mild with abundant sunshine during this time and average temperature range from a low of 15°C (59°F) to a high of 29°C (85°F). March to June is hot and dry with occasional thunderstorms. Highs can reach 45°C (113°F) or more and lack of air-conditioning can make it feel very uncomfortable. July, August, September and October can be quite warm and humid and low pressure systems from the Bay of Bengal during the monsoon season can cause heavy rain for days.
Telugu (the state language of Andhra Pradesh and one of India's three living classical languages) and Urdu are widely spoken in Hyderabad, and most educated people speak Telugu, Urdu, Hindi and/or English.
English signs are common.
The city is one of the main places where Urdu developed, and the dialect spoken primarily by the large Muslim population is known as "Deccani Urdu" or Dakhani Urdu" (which both translate to Urdu of the Deccan). Because of the influence of Urdu, a dialect of Hindi is also spoken in the city and your Hindi phrasebook may still be useful.
Get in
Hyderabad is well connected to all parts of the country by air, rail and road.
By plane
Hyderabad's new Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (IATA: HYD) [102] is located 22 km (14 mi) from the city. Note that the old airport at Begumpet is now closed. The sleek and well-organized airport is one of the best aviation facilities in India. The elevated expressway [103] to the airport is now open and takes 20 minutes. Direct international connectivity from Hyderabad is available for many countries. International carriers operating from Hyderabad are Air India, British Airways, Emirates, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Silk Air, Etihad Airways and Thai Airways.
Domestic connectivity is excellent with Indian airlines operating from here including Air India, Air India Express, Indian Airlines, Indigo Airlines, Jet Airways, JetLite, Kingfisher Airlines and SpiceJet.
Once you arrive at Hyderabad airport, one option is to take the air-conditioned buses run by the airport (Pushpak) [104] to various designated points in the city such as (1) Begumpet (Paryatak Bhavan) (2) Secunderabad (Keyes High School) (3) Hi-Tec City (Opposite Shilparamam) at a fixed price of Rs 180, and two designated points in the city (4) Charminar (City College) (5) Mehdipatnam (Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital) at Rs 120 (travel time runs from 45-100 min depending on time of day and traffic conditions). The buses have a frequency of a bus every 30 min from 3:30AM-11PM and every hour at midnight, 1AM, 2AM and 3AM. You can reach the designated points and then take an auto or metered cab from there.
Alternatively, you can hire metered air-conditioned radio cabs starting from Rs 40 for the first 2 km (see Get around section) Skycabs and Meru are approved by the airport @ 18 Rs/km and are available just after exiting the terminal building. For the rest, you need to call and book with a lead time of 15 minutes to 1 hour. These cabs charge 25% surcharge in the night (ie, Rs 22.5 per km). Hyderabad traffic police counter is on the ground floor with prepaid taxis. Beware of taxi soliciting tours at the airport greeting area; they will try to scam you into exorbitant rates.
Hired cars are also available from a booth just before walking outside of the airport. This gives you the advantage of paying in advance, thereby avoiding any disagreements over price.The airport can be contacted on their (toll free for BSNL/MTNL subscribers) number 1 800 419-2008 for all services and enquiries including arrivals / departure information, facilities, transport availability, etc. Another option for cheap travel from the airport to Hyderabad city is: When you arrive at airport, go to the departure gates, where you can get a car that has just dropped off passengers and would otherwise return empty to the city. Such vehicles will drop you off in city for only Rs 30. The same is true if you hail a taxi near Mehdipathnam, where the flyover starts.
By train
Indian Railways [105] has service to Hyderabad from all over India.
There are three major railway stations serving the twin cities: Secunderabad, Hyderabad , and Kachiguda and a minor station at Begumpet.Most of the trains bound for South India and North India originate from Hyderabad,and leave via Secunderabad.Hyderabad Deccan Station is popularly known as Nampally Station. Find all trains to Hyderabad- http://trainspy.com/static/station/(SC)SECUNDERABAD-JN
By car
Hyderabad is well connected to other major Metros by road. Bangalore is connected by NH7 and is at a distance of 560 km. The city is 752 km from Chennai (using highways NH9 and NH5) and 800 km from Mumbai (NH9 till Pune and the expressway to Mumbai.) The Bangalore Hyderabad section is part of the North South corridor which is being upgraded to a four-lane divided highway.
By bus
Hyderabad is well-connected to all parts of the Andhra Pradesh and most parts of South and Western India. Both state government and private buses operate large number of luxury and ordinary services across the state and neighboring states.
It may be difficult to find direct buses from North India due large size of that part of the country.
Get around
There are many ways to get around in Hyderabad. It has good bus service, passable autorickshaw and taxi service and a grossly inadequate local train service.
By bus
Hyderabad has good local bus connectivity and is run by APSRTC [112], a state-government owned corporation. Most buses start and end at the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Terminus more commonly known as Imlibun. Apart from normal local buses, you have a choice of Metro Express and Metro Deluxe aka Veera. There have also been Air-conditioned buses all over the city (minimum fare Rs 22/-),though frequency is very low and the interiors are not upto the mark. Local buses tend to get extremely overcrowded and travelling on the footboard of a bus is very common.
As of 2011 a fleet of new, more comfortable, buses includehe blue-liveried Tata Marcopolo buses of the Metro Deluxe class and the City Sheetal buses (Volvo or Tata Marcopolo). They are air-conditioned and have limited stops. They are not crowded and you can get a seat most of the times.
The routes displayed on buses are normally shown in at least two languages, one of which is English. The best way to get to a location by bus would be to get to a bus stop and ask people waiting there. You could also get into a bus going in your direction and ask the conductor for help.
By autorickshaw
Autorickshaws in Hyderabad should be metered, though it can be difficult for non-locals and locals alike to find an autorickshaw driver who ever agrees to a metered fare. (This is especially true when hailing an auto in front of a 5 star hotel and near Hi-Tech area.) However, Traffic police are very helpful and will help engage an Auto with metered fare. Autos can carry a maximum of 3 passengers excluding the driver, but it is common to find them being overloaded to carry up to six passengers. The minimum fare is Rs 16 which covers the first 1.6 km. Each additional km is another Rs 8. There are also shared 8 seater Maxi Vans available to and fro from the suburbs to a main location of the city in that direction. Fares are mostly 2 rupees more than bus fares, but are far more comfortable and fast for short distances upto 5 km. Fix the fare before you step into the autorickshaw.
Auto Drivers in Hyderabad are a nightmare and are absolutely uncooperative. Finding a needle in a haystack is easier than finding an auto driver who agrees to go by the metered rate with a common excuse that their meter is not functioning. They always demand a much higher fare even though the fare has been increased from Rs 12-14. It is advised to keep extra change with you since most of the auto drivers will claim that they don't have change, even if they have. If you have a choice then always opt for a prepaid cab.
Reckless driving and accidents are very common in this city.
Most of the auto drivers want you to checkout Govt. Authentic pearls shop in exchange of less fare however they are okay if you don't buy anything from these shops, just sit there for 10 minutes. They get 25 kg rice if they take 15 customers to these pearls shop. The pearl shops are notorious for persuasive sales tactics and they won't let you out easily. So pay the complete fare to auto drivers instead of being diverted to a pearl shop.
Auto drivers get some percent of the entry fees (around Rs. 10/-) if they take you to the places like Chow Mahal or Salarjung museum for free. If you are around these areas get into some auto instead of walking down and ask them to drop you there.
Also in many parts of the city it is easy to find a shared auto running, just reach the nearest bus stop and ask the locals for a shared auto, they should readily guide you. If u see an over loaded auto-rikshaw, it is a shared one and you just need to wave at the next less-populated one.
Auto Drivers are the most reckless drivers in Hyderabad. Better booking a cab then looking for auto-rickshaw whose major goal is extract as much as money from the customers.
By taxi
Metered taxis are available, but they cannot be hailed off the street. One needs to call their centralised call centre and book the service. Service is very good, especially if you are booking for longer distances. It can be next to impossible to be able to get a cab without prior booking since demand far outstrips the supply. All metered cabs have digital meters that show the distance and fare.
Operators offering metered taxis at Rs 10 per km (Most of them are now charging Rs 12 per km for an Indica, Rs 10 continues in case of Maruti Omni) with a minimum charge is Rs 80 in most cases. Many taxi services prefer not to book trips that are only a short distance.
Skycabs ☎ +91 40 49494949 offers taxis at Rs. 40/- for first two Kms and Rs. 18/- per Km after that.
Yellow Taxi : For bookings: ☎ +91 40 48 48 48 48 and +91 40 44004400; email:[email protected] OR visit: www.yellowtaxi.in. Offers City Tours, Hourly packages, outstation travel etc. Fleet includes Economy, Sedans and SUV (Sports Utility Vehicles)
Meru Cabs ☎ +91 40 44224422 offers taxis at Rs. 40/- for first two Kms and Rs. 18/- per Km after that.
Green Cabs ☎ +91 40 24606060 [www.greencab.co.in] offers taxis at Rs. 12/- per Km. Detailed tariff of Green Cabs Hyderabad can be viewed at website.
Hyderabad cabs ☎ +91 40 2000-5000
Dot cabs ☎ +91 40 24242424 offers taxis in two variants, each with point-to-point fares and metered fares. Detailed tariff can be viewed at [113] The two variants are: i. Sedan (usually Renault Logan) ii. Family car ( Toyota Innova)
By train
Local trains called MMTS [114] are available, albeit for a few places in Hyderabad, The frequency ranges from 10 minutes to around 2 per hour, save the day time and Sundays when there are fewer trains. It is a fast way of travel to the few stations it covers, and the cheapest option as well. If you plan to travel through MMTS, do check out the schedule from the website [115] or mmts train timingsor [116] or [117]. If you are foreign traveller it is advisable to take first class.The general class tend to get overcrowded and you can never find a seat in intermediate stations. If you have to catch a train,then do not rely on the MMTS schedule as it rarely follows it and usually late or trains get cancelled without prior notice. Daily and monthly passes are also available at the MMTS stations.
By car
Hyderabad lacks an expressway system, leading to traffic jams during rush hours. However, an 160 km Ring Road Expressway [118] is currently under construction.
Driving is exciting in Hyderabad not unlike in the rest of India. You find cycles, motor cycles, rikshaws, hand carts, autos, share autos, mini trucks, buses, vestibule buses, double deckers, Volvos jostling along. There are long stretches of roads passing through thickly populated areas that have no median breaks, so vehicles, including motorbikes and cars, simply drive on the wrong side of the road. Several modern flyovers now link the arterial roads.
Several car rental agencies are available at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport as well in the following locations.
On foot
Hyderabad's interesting districts are fairly spread out, but are enjoyable to explore by foot on their own. The Old City is composed of a maze of disorienting alleyways that expand outward from the Charminar. Getting lost in the markets (where you can buy anything from hand-sequined saris to freshly slaughtered goats) and alleyways in the Old City can make for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. The famous Chudi Bazaar (Lad Bazaar) across from the Charminar is a chaotic tumble of goods, people, animals and vehicles are navigated quickly on foot. The Chowmahalla palace and the Mecca Masjid are both easily accessed from the Charminar. Necklace Road, Sultan Bazar (Koti) and Abids are worth taking some time to wander around. Please note that walking can be hazardous in Hyderabad. It is common for roads to be missing pavement, or simply unpaved, and bikes and autorickshaws may go to right up to the edge of the road and climb any barrier to get ahead in traffic. Walking alongside and crossing the road can be very dangerous and it is important to stay alert for erratic driving. It is always advisable to use the foot-over bridge if there is one available.
Old city
Old city is the historical region of Hyderabad. Most of the historical attractions are situated in the old city.
New city
Punjagutta to Gachibowli
Hyderabad has many historical mosques.
The wild life parks, botanical garden and zoo have several educational programs including lectures with live snakes
The bad news is this has been almost occupied by some people and there is no surprize if you dont see this.
Hyderabad Adventure & Trekker's club (HAT's), ☎ +91 9985020105 ([email protected]), [16]. Hyderabad Adventure & Trekker's club is an active and well organized Trekker's group out of the Hyderabad area. It make an effort to be as inclusive as possible by offering Adventure Treks at all levels, from bouldering to trekking Exploring Wilderness..
Weekend Getaways
Hyderabad has a number of options for weekend getaways. Places like Hampi, Bidar and resorts around Hyderabad are in close proximity for weekend getaways but if your willing to travel a little more you can explore options like Dandeli, Gokarna and Badami. There are several companies that connect all of these places with individual travelers and corporate travelers from Hyderabad.
Golf courses
Tennis courts
A popular dish of Hyderabad is biryani. Ask anybody about their favorite dish of Hyderabad, and they will definitely tell you Hyderabadi biryani. It is prepared with a blending of Mughal kitchen and the style of cooking practised by the Nizams. Hyderabadi biryani has a distinct aroma. Beautifully garnished with pudina, fried onion & boiled eggs. Mostly it is served with dahi-ki-chutney and mirchi-ka-salan. Biryani has many variants like mutton biryani, chicken biryani, biryani khaam, biryani zard or zafrani or the most exotic of all joban malti biryani in which mutton, partridges and quails were cooked with rice.
Hyderabadi dum biryani, is where dum refers to the baking process and basmati rice and meat or vegetables are mixed in a pot and heated for a long time. During the Nizam's time, the biryani was made with lamb carefully cooked with rice. Culinary delicacies of Hyderabad include:
Gosht, which is made from a buck/billy/young goat, and is associated with the Hyderabadi cuisine. Hyderabadis prize the meat of a male goat.
Kachchi gosht ki biriyani, of Hyderabad, where raw meat is stir fried with spices (masala) for a couple of minutes and then covered with rice and put on dum. Today, Biryani is also made using vegetables, chicken, seafood and beef. The beef Biryani is known as Kalyani Biryani, available at many small eateries in the city. Although any Irani cafe might serve this delectable dish, there are a few places better known for tasteful food than their hygiene.
Hyderabadi Haleem, is another dish which is available only in the month of Ramadaan (Ramzan).
Mirchi ka salan, served with spicy chilly gravy, is another dish that serves as a tasty accompaniment to any rice item.
Khubani ka meetha, is Hyderabad's preferred dessert sweet. It is made from apricots boiled in sugar syrup till they achieve a thick consistency. It looks similar to, but tastes different from gajar ka halwa (carrot halwa). It is often topped with ice-cream or cream.
Double Ka Meetha, is a dessert made from bread, milk and dry fruits.
Falooda, is a favourite drink of Hyderabad.
Irani chai is the tea of Hyderabad, available at any of the ubiquitous "Chai" shops. Although, not all of them have the best hygeine and it is best to go with a local. The crowd at the stalls is composed mainly of blue collared workers and college students so expect a noisy environment with conversational topics that range from movies to politics.
Street food, in Hyderabad is better than most other cities in India and it is cheap.
In recent times, there has been an explosion in the number of restaurants in Hyderabad, fuelled by demand from young professionals with money to spend. Quality and variety of food, however, has not kept pace. There is a disproportionately large number of restaurants that aspire to be called "fine-dining" restaurants, but the food they serve is usually indifferent. In general, keep away from restaurants that call themselves "multi-cuisine" or if you see multiple cuisines on the menu, as the chances are that they are attempting to serve every kind of palate and will not satisfy any.
The older areas of Hyderabad are better places to find good and cheap food. Places close to Hi tec city, such as Madhapur and Kondapur, tend to have expensive and bad food, while in Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills you will find restaurants that are expensive, but which sometimes serve good food. Those misled by the fact that Hyderabad is in South India and expecting South Indian food may be disappointed. While there are excellent South Indian restaurants in some of the older areas like Koti and Abids, the average South Indian food served here is quite bad.
Two of the biggest names in Hyderabad's restaurant business are Ohri's [123] and the BJN Group [124]. It will seem as if every second restaurant in the city is run by either one or the other. BJN generally runs upscale restaurants, while Ohri's runs both upscale and mid-range restaurants. It also runs numerous fast food places all over the city, including at Prasad's Imax, Banjara Hills, Somajiguda, EatStreet, Hyderabad Central & Basheer Bagh.
Bakeries, cafes, sweet shops and fast food
Hyderabad has a large number of outlets that are positioned as bakeries. These are primarily takeaway places, where one can buy sandwiches, burgers, biscuits and puffs to go (called parcel in local parlance.) Usually, there are a few chairs and tables thrown in as an afterthought.
Many Western chains have set up shop in the posh areas of Hyderabad. Among these are Texas Chicken, McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut, Dominos and Subway. Most of these have multiple outlets and all of them have Indianised their fare to varying extents. The Indian pizza chain Pizza Corner also has many outlets. Barista[125], Cafe Coffee Day [126] and Java Green [127] outlets are good places to have coffee and conversations.
There is plenty to do at night in Hyderabad, though local regulations have most places serving last drinks by 11PM. On weekdays, drinks in the some of the pubs have best offers, as most clubs are empty until Thursday or Friday nights, when the clubbers emerge. But the sheer number of nightlife spots makes it hard to choose which ones to list. As a general rule they tend to be clustered around Begumpet and Road No.1, Banjara Hills.
Alcohol is available easily from numerous Liquor Shops, known as wine shops in local parlance, spread across the twin cities, in restaurants with bars attached (includes most upscale ones) and in pubs.
WARNING: Drunken driving is not tolerated and police enforce the rule strictly. After 11PM almost all the roads have police patrols and check drunk driving. If caught you may end up paying fines, apart from vehicle being seized and couple of rounds to police station in worst scenarios.
Some of the good pubs and bars are part of hotels, and they have been covered along with their hotel listing under Sleep.
Good pure ghee sweets are available at G. Pulla Reddy sweet shop
Accommodation in Hyderabad is unlikely to bust your budget, especially when compared to cities like Mumbai or Bangalore, and rooms are usually easily available. However, because the city sprawls so much, you need to be careful about the hotel location if you want to avoid a long commute and traffic bottlenecks.
Plentiful budget accommodation is to be found around the Nampally railway station and in Abids, Koti and other new city areas for a few hundred rupees a day, and tourist attractions aren't very far off. However the facilities tend to be basic, the towels aren't necessarily clean and air-conditioning tends to be extra. It might make sense to pay a little more and choose mid-range accommodation. The area around Hussain Sagar Lake, Begumpet, Punjagutta, Somajiguda, Banjara Hills and Lakdi-ka-Pul are close to both tourist attractions of the old city and the business areas of the new city. Hotels in Secunderabad might be slightly far for the tourist, but may still work for the business traveller.
Unfortunately, hotel rooms tend to be expensive and scarce closer to Hi tec city, and commuting from any of the above areas, except perhaps Banjara Hills, is not a good option because of the traffic. Areas around Hi tec city are Madhapur, Kondapur and Gachibowli. For longer term stays, you might want to consider serviced apartments (See below)
Aahwaanam, NTR Estate, Jawaharlal Nehru Road Abids (Opp. Ramakrishna Cinema Hall), ☎ +91 40 2474 0301, +91 40 2474 0305, +91 92 9133 3108. checkin: 24 hr; checkout: 24 hr. Rs 700-1,000.
There are plenty of Budget hotels at Kachiguda Near Venkutramana Theater. The price generally ranges from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 1500 for A/c Rooms. Kindly bargain at the hotels to get better price.
Serviced apartments
Typically, serviced apartments have tie-ups with corporates and give good rates to them, and companies may hire apartments on semi-permanent basis to house even their short term visitors. Like hotels, you reserve rooms by calling or writing to the property, you follow a check-in and check-out schedule, and you don't have to pay extra for services such as housekeeping, maintenance and utilities. Serviced apartments are usually 40-50% less expensive than hotels.
Post Office
India Post[128], a govt-owned enterprise, has its headquarters at Abids known as GPO. And its second biggest centre is located in Secunderabad.
The dialing code for Hyderabad is 040. When calling from overseas, dial +91 40 XXXX XXXX. If you have a non-working phone number with only 7 digits try to add "2" in front of it. There are public booths scattered around the city.
Mobile phones
One can get a mobile with a calling rate of 1 paise/second for a local/national call. It is very easy to get a Prepaid mobile, which is very cheap to get and for calls. One needs to give a Photo ID proof and a photograph for prepaid as well as postpaid connection as per the Govt. regulations.
Internet cafes are spread around town and most easily found in the city and residential areas. Charges vary between Rs 5-15/hr. Reliance WebWorld provides Broadband internet centres.
For a longer stays with a laptop, it's better to get a Data plan either from Tata Indicom[140] or Reliance Mobile, which are around Rs 1,000 a month or if you have WLAN (Wireless lan or wifi) enabled laptops. There are many wireless public wifi networks available in Hyderabad for free access to high-speed internet.
Stay safe
In 2007 and 2008, Hyderabad has suffered from multiple terrorist outrages in the form of bombings. These blasts have taken place at Mecca Masjid, Lumbini park and at Kothi, places often frequented by travellers. Though the chance that you will be in danger is quite low, you should obviously make your own risk assessment. Rather than physical danger, it is more likely that the intrusive security will dampen your enjoyment of your Hyderabad vacation. Every shopping mall, theatre and palace has metal detectors and security guards patting you down.
The old city area was historically known as a communally sensitive zone and a venue for religious riots between Hindus and Muslims. It was common for the police to impose a curfew in that area while the rest of the city went about life without any problems. Old city continues to be at the heart of Hyderabad's crime wave and though many tourist attractions including Charminar are in this area, it is best to avoid late night visits.
Recently riots have been on the rise due to the "Telangana Issue" as there is a reborn old movement to make Hyderabad and the surrounding areas their own separate state,Telangana, independent of Andhra Pradesh. Many alerts have been sent to travelers from various embassies including the American Embassy.
Outside of these, Hyderabad is a rather safe metropolis. Muggings and violent crime are uncommon, most crime involves thefts. Avoid staying out late at night, especially if you are a woman.
The usual tourist-oriented scams in India are not as bad in Hyderabad as they are in other places. However, foreigners will be hounded for money at tourist sites like the old city. Just ignore the beggars and they will go away.
Recently chain snatchings have become common in the city. One has to be watchful while going into crowded areas
Emergency Numbers
Money changers
Many hotels will change money for you at the front desk. However, they may not offer the best rates.
It is best to change money at the city-based money changers than the ones located at the airports. You'll find many money-changing operations located in Saifabad, some with door-step service. It's also possible to call them and agree on a rate before the transaction.
Eenadu is the most popular local language (Telugu) newspaper and also Andhra Jyothy,The Deccan Chronicle is Hyderabad's oldest newspaper, and indispensible if you need to look up classifieds, for, say, renting a house. The Times of India with its new office in Hyderabad has good local content and is increasingly widely read.For events, business listings and movie listings, fullhyderabad.com is popular.Siasat and Munsif are the main urdu newspapers for the urdu speaking population.
Shilparamam, Hi tec city, Madhapur. 11AM-8PM. No more Hospitals please, enough is enough! Rs 40.
Modern medicine is widely available at pharmacies located around the city.
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You've tried headbands, skullcaps, and even those little bandannas that make you look like 'Il Pirata.' However, we know that if you're reading this, none of those have worked. Desperate times call for drastic measures, and if your winter is anything like ours, November through March is certainly a desperate time. This year, don't accept a frosty head, use the Gore Bike Wear Universal SO Helmet Cap.
Gore's Universal SO Helmet Cap lightly fits over your helmet and cinches down with an elastic drawstring and cord stoppers. It's been constructed to seamlessly and securely adapt to the shape of most helmets, so that your investment doesn't fly off with the wind. For the materials, Gore made the membrane of the Universal SO with the venerable Gore-Tex fabric. Waterproof, windproof, warming, and highly breathable, Gore-Tex has proven itself to be the ultimate in winter protection. Now, we understand that this is a tall order, but Gore alone has proven itself capable of commanding such absolutes. Enough so that we can't exactly tell you how Gore-Tex works, because it's easily the closest guarded secret in the fabric business. What we do know is that your head will never be dryer, regardless of how bad the weather is.
And don't think that Gore forgot about your safety. The Helmet Cap has been given reflective accents throughout to increase your visibility in low-light conditions. The Gore Bike Wear Helmet Cap is available in the sizes Medium and Large and in the colors Black, Neon Yellow, and White/black.
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Warmer and quieter
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Large
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 208lbs
Excellent Skull Cap. Keeps wind off the ears. I use it with a summer helmet in 50s weather, and with my covered helmet when colder. Limits wind noise some also, a plus to those of us with tinnitus. Also reversible, I can have yellow sides for visibility, or Grey sides for invisibility:) Wife got one too, these are great.
Sweet fit and protection
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
Using this under my helmet for winter training rides. Offers a great formed fit over the ears and low on the back of the neck. Windstopper works great to keep the heat retained and quiets wind noise
Keeps your head warm
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
Like the other reviewers mentioned, this is a fantastic product - fits easily under your helmet, but when you cover your ears with it, it does such a good job that its like wearing ear plugs. I tend to just keep the flaps slightly above my ear canal for most riding, and on the downhills, I'll pull it all the way down to keep the cold air out, and the sound, too.
Keeps your ears warm.
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
The Windstopper placement keeps your ears from getting blown off while the fleece allows the top of your head to vent. This is perfect if you tend to sweat a lot. Be forewarned that the Windstopper over the ears reduces your hearing a bit, and I also like the fit of the Thermo version better (more ear coverage), but it's an excellent product otherwise.
Stamp found on All (newer) Gore Product, these caps included:
"Engineered in Germany...Made in China"... end of quote.
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Gore Universal SO (reg.) Cap,
inside detail. Weight of this cap is significantly lighter for fall/spring riding.
Universal So Caps
A must have for inclement weather.
(the Universal S0 Thermal is on the left).
5* Stars to the SO Universal Thermal Cap!
Universal SO vs. So Thermal
Here's some side x side pics (which don't do the Thermal justice), but you can see build, and some difference visually...wish I had a better camera! Trust me, you'll love the Thermal version, and won't regret getting it for winter riding.
The regular version is still a need for in-between seasons.
(here, the 'Thermal' is on the right side).
Notice the little 'grey slits' on the sides for your glasses arms' to fit neatly into, preventing a gap for cold air to pass into!
*Gore-Genius! Details-Details...it's all in the Details (even little ones!)!
O.K...Now 'kick-it-up-a notch'!
The Universal SO cap is O.K. for fall/spring, but leaves much to be desired: the top of this particular cap has no real protection/warmth...essentially, it's a head band with a top. I've both this and the SO Thermal...a huge difference!
***Pictured here is Gore's Universal SO Thermal cap (as the previous reviewer mentioned).
Outstanding fit & warmth!
Fits under my 'M' Specialized S-Works Prevail helmet with no problem. It also covers ears better than the other. Note the little slits on the sides: for slipping the arms of your glasses/goggles through, but not all the way through, there is material back behind opening so that the wind isn't going straight through to your head, nor creating a gap for wind to get in around the arms of the glasses.
Great "Head Band"...
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
Great protection for ears, and all around exposed areas under helmet; but top of the cap is indeed very thin, and not very warm at all. I looked everywhere for the other cap (universal *windstopper SO thermal) mentioned by the previous reviewer and finally found it at a bike shop some distance away from my area...last one they had (including warehouse availability)...but soooo worth it! What a difference! And the technical design: allowing your glasses to go through the cap without creating air gaps; and so very warm. Will still wear the other version on not so cold days. If any of you can find this other cap, get it while you can (or next season if need be)!!!
Gore's #1 Product in Winter
In my years at Gore, I have known one thing. You can't go wrong with our winter accessories. This is our best seller and it is killer. If you want warmer, hit the Universal SO Thermo up instead as we took it to the next level and our customers in Chicago and Minnesota couldn't be happier.
Your description for the item "Gore's Universal SO Helmet Cap lightly fits over your helmet and cinches down with an elastic drawstring and cord stoppers. " doesn't seem to match the photo of the item. This looks like a skull cap and not a Helmet Cap as described. Might want to update your info.


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Originally from Tel-Aviv, Israel product designer Assaf Eshet Specializes in designing and inventing award winning toys for major companies such as Fisher-Price, TOMY, Ravensburger and MGA. As an educator, he is leading workshops and serves as a senior lecturer in several product design programs. In 2007 Assaf lead a notable toy workshop held in Anji, China to research & create eco-friendly toys made of bamboo. His works and designs has been exhibited internationally and featured in publications such as Newsweek, Elle Decor, Element, FX and more.


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McLean County Tournament, Day 1
Chris Collins-Terry scored inside to put Lexington ahead with a minute to go in the first quarter of its opening round game with Dee-Mack Saturday. Evan Golliday followed with a 3-pointer and the Minutemen were on their way to a 45-26 victory at the McLean County Tournament at Ridgeview.
The win put Lexington into Monday's quarterfinal round. LHS lost to fifth-seed Ridgeview to drop into the fifth-place bracket.
"It's nice to have one under your belt and win in the conference tournament," LHS head coach Andrew McDowell said.
The game was close throughout the first quarter. Dee-Mack scored first and the Minutemen got their first lead at 4-2 on a Collins-Terry basket. The Chiefs regained a slight edge at 7-6 after Logan Craig hit a 3-pointer.
Lexington built an eight-point lead in the second quarter but was up 20-16 at the intermission.
A little talking during the break was taken to heart as the Minutemen came out firing on offense and yielding nothing on defense. Jonny Meints buried a pair of 3-pointers as Lexington embarked on a 16-point run in the quarter.
Donavan Laible added two 3-pointers, Collins-Terry made two free throws and Golliday added a basket as the advantage reached 20 points.
Lexington's defense held Dee-Mack scoreless in the period, giving LHS a 36-16 lead going into the last stanza.
"The effort increased in the third quarter," McDowell said. "We held them down and got a couple of 3s to get some confidence."
Meints finished with 14 points for the Minutemen. Laible scored 9 and Collins-Terry had 8 points. Golliday chipped in 5.
Ridgeview 63, GCMS 36
The host Mustangs had no problem taking care of business against Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley. Ridgeview outscored the Falcons in each quarter to advance.
Brock Heimer had 14 points and Cory Winterland added 13 for Ridgeview.
Flanagan-Cornell 58, LeRoy 50
The Falcons were able to gradually pull away and seemed headed for an easy win before being outscored in the fourth period. It didn't matter because LeRoy was far enough down that the 16-13 difference only made it an eight-point contest.
Flanagan-Cornell led 12-10 after one quarter and 27-20 at the break. It was a 45-34 game after three periods.
The combined points of this game (108) were less than the final of the second-round playoff football game (124) between the two schools in November.
Matt Harrison hit for 20 points in leading the Falcons. Tanner Bertsche threw in13 points and Chad Gundy had 10.
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Prepare for a lot of SOPA talk in the coming days. The controversial Stop Online Piracy Act suffered a few setbacks in recent days, with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor promising that no vote will happen until all sides can agree on the bill's main points. More importantly, a White House blog post came out against any potentially harmful legislation that "reduces freedom of expression, increases cybersecurity risk, or undermines the dynamic, innovative global Internet." It wasn't a direct SOPA indictment, but the message is clear enough.
Now, News Corp. chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch has responded to the White House comments on Twitter with some harsh words. "So Obama has thrown in his lot with Silicon Valley paymasters who threaten all software creators with piracy, plain thievery," he writes in one tweet. He then goes on to call Google a "piracy leader" for streaming free movies and putting ads around them, an apparent knock on YouTube.
Murdoch later stepped back in a subsequent tweet, calling Google a "great company" that is "doing many exciting things." His concerns boil down to "only one complaint, and it's important."
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DENVER Opposition all but melted away Thursday to a bill that gives in-state college tuition rates to children who are in the country illegally.
Senate Bill 33 passed the Senate Education Committee on a 6-3 vote that included its first-ever support from a Republican senator.
Proponents have been trying to pass similar bills for a decade, but in previous years they ran up against emotional opposition.
The bill gives in-state tuition rates regardless of immigration status to students who attend Colorado schools for three years, graduate and apply for legal residency.
Yesenya Saucedo, a Denver high school senior, said she came to Colorado at age 5 with her parents. She dreaded kindergarten because she couldnt speak English, but she learned and now is an honors student.
But she learned that she cant afford out-of-state tuition at Colorado colleges.
At that instant, I went back to the little 5-year-old girl who sat in the corner because she was afraid, Saucedo said. My status has cost me internships, scholarships, affording college, international travel opportunities and the ability to have a drivers license. But at the same time, it has allowed me to be determined.
The atmosphere was much different a few years ago, when an opponent angrily demanded that Senate sergeants clear the room of all illegal immigrant students.
On Thursday, just one opponent testified. He said illegal immigrants drive down wages and steal jobs from citizens.
Colorado citizens want illegal families to self-deport. If this does not happen, it is the responsibility of state and federal authorities to decrease these numbers, said John Brick of the Colorado Alliance for Immigration Reform.
But the heated rhetoric of past years was absent Thursday. The bill is virtually assured of passage because Democrats control both chambers and Gov. John Hickenlooper supports it.
But the last time Democrats controlled the whole Capitol, the tuition bill failed. Five Democratic senators including Jim Isgar of Hesperus and four suburban Democrats who are still in the Senate voted against it.
This year, Democrats are uniformly in favor, and on Thursday, freshman Sen. Owen Hill of Colorado Springs became the first Senate Republican to cast a vote for the bill.
Even Republican opponents hinted that they would support the idea after Congress reforms the national immigration system.
For me, its not the first step. There are many other things we need to do first, said Sen. Scott Renfroe, R-Greeley.
But things have changed on the federal level since last year, as well.
Two of the students who testified Thursday displayed their new two-year work permits, which they obtained under a deferred action program announced by President Barack Obama.
The Legislatures analysts predict the bill actually will make money for the state about $1.7 million because it will attract new students to college who couldnt afford it before.
Metropolitan State University of Denver began offering tuition discounts to illegal immigrant students last year.
Already, 237 students are enrolled under the program this semester, said the universitys president, Stephen Jordan.
We saw an impressive number of students apply for the new tuition rate, Jordan said. Just imagine what will be possible when this bill passes.


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Law enforcement's job is to keep the communities they serve safe. Does anyone in Tuscaloosa really feel safer this morning after a West Alabama Narcotics Task Force operation resulted in 99 arrests? We doubt it.
Law enforcement's job is to keep the communities they serve safe. Does anyone in Tuscaloosa really feel safer this morning after a West Alabama Narcotics Task Force operation resulted in 99 arrests? We doubt it.
That's because most of the people arrested were college students, and many of them were booked on misdemeanor possession or paraphernalia charges. Absent from the list of charges were arrests for methamphetamine or crack cocaine, the two drugs that most frequently destroy lives and prompt users to commit property crimes.
"I know many people consider it to be a harmless drug," Tuscaloosa Police Chief Steve Anderson said of the marijuana arrests. "It's illegal to possess it, distribute and traffic it in the state of Alabama. Therefore, it's against the law and we're going to enforce the law no matter how harmless people believe it is."
No one expects Anderson or any other law enforcement officer to ignore the law. But public safety is like anything else. Some things are assigned a higher priority than others. Twenty-eight of the 74 people arrested Tuesday in the operation were charged with nothing more than a misdemeanor. If that's the result of two months of investigation, we strongly question whether that was a wise use of resources.
We don't have any reservations about felony arrests made. People who possess enough pot to constitute a felony are probably involved in selling it. People who are involved in selling something that is illegal should be arrested.
Neither do we have any complaints about arresting flagrant violators, even if only for misdemeanor possession. People shouldn't be allowed to flout a law.
But going undercover to make misdemeanor arrests is another matter. The value to the community is negligible. It won't affect the flow of illegal drugs, particularly the most harmful ones, into West Alabama. And the damage done to promising young lives is disproportionate to any value the community might accrue.
Being young and foolish doesn't give anyone permission to break the law. But suffering the consequences of an act that didn't endanger anyone is a pretty harsh consequence of youth and foolishness.
Yes, people should think about consequences before breaking the law. But getting arrested for possessing a small amount of marijuana can cost college students scholarships. It can disqualify them from membership in some organizations. And it can make getting a job and becoming a productive citizen difficult.
University of Alabama President Judy Bonner issued a statement saying the university had "zero tolerance" for people who sell and distribute drugs on campus. Those are the appropriate people to target. Unfortunately, they do not appear to be the only people affected. We hope university officials will consider that when adjudicating the cases of students who were arrested for misdemeanors.


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The Sunflower clock is formed from birch plywood in the classic 1950's design of George Nelson; reissued from the original design documents by the Vitra Design Museum. This 29.5" diameter wall clock makes a statement in any room.
The Flock of Butterflies Wall Clock by George Nelson was originally designed in 1955 and newly revamped by the Vitra Design Museum for 2010. Made of sheet aluminum with varnished clock face. Battery included. Diameter: 24" inches
George Nelson's clock designs embody the spirit of the 1950's with their whimsical forms and use of materials. Released by the Vitra Design Museum - these clocks are true to the originals made from lacquered wood and metal. Designed: 1957 Dimensions: 30" Diameter Material: Brass/Aluminum


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I'm bummed. I lost one of my honeybee colonies over winter. They died of starvation, about an inch away from honey.
I'm bummed. I lost one of my honeybee colonies over winter. They died of starvation, about an inch away from honey.
Across the US, about half of all honeybee hives died this past year. Not a good sign for the one out of every three bites of healthy food we eat; it's pollinated only by bees.
My honeybee colony has struggled almost from the beginning three years ago, when I first started beekeeping. Although it's hard to discern how it happened, the most probable cause of the first queen disappearing was my bumbling inexperience as I removed the frames to try to locate her.
Two new queens later, Gertrude hive was in relatively good condition to pull through the first winter.
During the second year, the hive still struggled so a third new queen was introduced mid-summer. Although the colony made it through that winter, the family of field mice that made a nest out of half of the bottom frames didn't help.
Then last year, with record heat, most honeybees struggled as pollen sources dried up when temps soared above 90F and plants stopped making pollen.
Last fall, as I was tucking the hives in for winter, this colony seemed to have good numbers and be well supplied with honey.
As I gently pulled the frames of dead honeybees out of the hive, it appears they didn't have enough honeybees to cluster. Bees don't hibernate, they literally gather in a tight ball and shiver, regularly rotating to keep the queen, and themselves, warm.
No new bees are raised through winter. The hive pulls through with a small number of bees from fall. The same worker bees that only live 4-6 weeks during summer, live as long as 6 months over winter until the queen bee starts laying new eggs when worker bees start bringing in pollen.
There are several ways I can re-start this colony. If I'm lucky, the hive should be back up and running by the end of May, when the honey season starts. This hive, if it restarts, will need to store about 70 lbs to make it through winter.
Now for another conundrum.
I am going to repaint the outside of the hive to give it a new start.
What do you think, should I change the name of "Gertrude" hive, too?
Charlotte Ekker Wiggins is a certified gardener sharing beekeeping at www.homesweetbees.com. Copyright 2013 All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Contact Wiggins at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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I have just a few QFY (Questions For You). You don't have to answer. A few of them (you'll recognize them) are just venting again.
If it takes two of you to lift the box from your car to the loading dock, what do you think I'M going to do with it?
Did you check that guidebook you took with you on your honeymoon to make sure none of those, er, snapshots were tucked inside afterward? Are you sure? No, I'm just asking. Don't fret about it. Nobody on the Internet will recognize you with that haircut, anyhow.
Were you aware that your dog had a brief lapse of his housetraining? I'm not the kind of fellow who tattles on dogs, but if you DID know, I'm sending one of my bigger volunteers after you.
Did you know there are plenty of places where you can buy boxes rather than stuff all your books in heavy duty garbage bags? Liquor stores have good, solid boxes to get rid of sometimes, too. Many grocery stores now break down their boxes for recycling right away, so all they have left are ones constructed with staples. (Usually banana boxes.)
How much will you pay to have this credit card receipt back, the one from Neiman-Marcus? I don't want to worry you, but someone else has a bid in, saying they can "do something creative with all those numbers".
If you're going to pull up to the dock on a rainy day and honk until I come out to unload your books, why don't you ever donate an umbrella?
Do you remember what year you went to college? Did you really think that freshman chemistry textbook was going to find a market, since they've named eleven new elements since it was published?
Do you want this prescription you used as a bookmark back, or did you find a better cure reading books?
Did you hide that TV remote control in this box of books as a joke, or have you already ripped open your sofa and torn up your carpet looking for it?
Back to those honeymoon pictures you didn't leave in the book: is that a scar or a tattoo? Several of us are straining our eyes trying to read it, so if it's a scar it'll save us a heap of trouble. Thanks!


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Viglen Helps Welsh Local Authority Support Essential Local Services
Serving 111,300 residents in North Wales, Conwy County Borough Council's disparate storage environment needed consolidating to support new internal systems and a developing disaster recovery plan. Viglen deployed a storage solution providing sufficient capacity to meet future needs as well as a platform for disaster recovery, consolidating remote and local servers and reducing deployment costs.
Providing secure data storage to support essential services to the public is no easy task, but with Hitachi Data Systems technology and support we've been able to streamline our storage environment and focus on other concerns.
Will Valintine,
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Conwy County Borough Council
The Challenge
As a legacy of its creation from the merging of 4 different local authorities in 1996, data was generated and stored by 6 main and 100 satellite Council sites across the County. Islands of storage existed at many Conwy sites with different management and backup techniques employed at each. The disparate nature of this IT environment had led to a general proliferation of unmanaged storage. The challenge of backing up and securing data at each site using tape drives was proving to be an administrative nightmare, and effective information sharing across the enterprise was unable to take place due to the geographic dispersal of the data and the mix of hosting operating systems and associated clients.
The Solution
IT staff at Conwy had been so impressed by the performance of its previous storage system, a Hitachi Thunder modular storage system, that they asked long-term technology partner Viglen to propose a suitable Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) solution. Viglen recommended 2 Hitachi Adaptable Modular Storage (AMS) 500 systems in different locations, with Hitachi TrueCopy® Extended Distance software's asynchronous capabilities to enable replication between two sites.An AMS500 was installed at the primary site, Bodlondeb in Conwy, with a second installed at the remote site in Colwyn Bay. TrueCopy Extended Distance enables Conwy to store data and support critical applications at the primary site and replicate to its remote site, ensuring copies of all data are available in the event of an incident at the main offices. The Hi-Track® Monitor (a call home service/remote maintenance tool) watches the status of the storage environment, reporting any problems directly to the HDS support centre.
The Result
The primary site AMS500 has consolidated the Council's existing storage, providing a file server platform, which has enabled Conwy to reduce its 15 remote file servers across various sites to just 2 primary file servers. This in turn has led to a significant reduction in management and backup issues, as well easing connectivity and power issues for the 13 servers the Council has been able to decommission.
The scalability of the Storage systems means we don't have to worry about running out of capacity. The team and I can focus on strategic concerns to protect Conwy's data and guarantee that public services are available for the future.
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Santa Cruz resident Stefano Profumo and Aptos resident Olivia Berhan won the men's and women's divisions of the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot 10-kilometer race at West Cliff Drive on Saturday.
Profumo, 34, crossed the finish line in 35:40 with a 5:45 per-mile pace. Santa Cruz's Julian Sunn, 27, followed just 10 seconds later to take second, and Christopher Ratliff, 42, rounded out the top three in 35:57.
Berhan, 12, was the top female finisher, completing the race in 45:30 for the win and 31st place overall. Aptos' Polly Feyereisn, 34, took second [46:20], and Woodside's Erika Kikuchi, 34, placed third [47:10].
Fifteen-year-old Javier Azona of Hollister won the 5k, which was run in conjunction with the 10k, in 17:44, and Soquel's Michelle Kern was the women's winner in 19:25. Kern, 48, was ninth overall.
The race is an annual event hosted by the Santa Cruz Track Club. Results are from the Santa Cruz Track Club website.


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In the four races for the board of the La Plata Electric Association, only District 2, which covers southwestern La Plata County, will not have a competitive race.
The deadline to return 15-signature petitions to qualify for the LPEA ballot was 1 p.m. Wednesday. The LPEA is a member-owned cooperative providing power primarily to La Plata and Archuleta counties. It is overseen by a 12-member board with three members up for election every year.
Incumbent Tom Compton, vice president of the LPEA board, will run unopposed in District 2.
Incumbent Lindon Stewart and Mark Garcia will face off for the open District 1 seat, which covers Archuleta County.
Stewart, an electrical engineer, retired after 30 years with Fluor Corp. and was appointed to the LPEA board in 2011. He was the project director for the engineering, procurement, construction and start-up of seven major power plants and has been involved in technologies such as biomass, solar, waste to energy, coal and natural gas-fired turbines. He has lived in Pagosa Springs for 10 years.
Garcia, who trained as a mechanical engineer and was the town manager of Pagosa Springs from 2003 to 2008, is now the executive director of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. He has served on the LPEA Round Up Foundation Board and worked with LPEA on several projects. He has lived in Pagosa Springs for 19 years.
Newcomers Michael Rendon and Alan Yoder will be vying for the District 3 seat representing Durango. The winner will replace incumbent Harry Goff, who has decided not to run again.
Rendon is a former mayor of Durango and served on the City Council for four years. He ran the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center for 5½ years and is currently the Environmental Stewards Program Director with the Southwest Conservation Corps, where he directs reclamation work on abandoned coal mines across the country. He has lived in Durango for 21 years.
I believe the board is at a pivotal and exciting point in the way it can provide energy to our community, Rendon said. I will work to improve policies enabling more local renewable energy production, which will increase local economic development opportunities.
Yoder, who retired after 40 years of serving as chief information officer for organizations such as Idaho Power, Lovelace Health Systems and San Mateo County General Hospital in California, has lived in Durango since 2008. He was a manager with Colorado-Ute Electric Association when LPEA purchased power from it. He also lived here in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Im a person who is in favor of the rights of the members and not the special interest groups that have recently been affecting our rates, Yoder said.
In District 4, which covers northern La Plata County, incumbent Herb Brodsky will face Jack D. Turner.
Turner is an adjunct professor of geology at Southwest Colorado Community College. He grew up in Durango and is a member of the current class of Leadership La Plata. Turner mediated a re-licensing for hydro facilities operated by Tacoma Power, with dam releases designed to mimic natural river flows while maintaining electric generation.
Our energy decisions impact our community, Turner said in his candidate profile. I am running to ensure these decisions protect and preserve our economy, environment and livelihood.
Brodsky, a business consultant, has served a total of 22 years on the board after losing re-election last year in a close race to Heather Erb. After a four-month hiatus, Brodsky was reappointed to the board to fill out the term of Pam Patton, who was appointed to the Public Utilities Commission by Gov. John Hickenlooper.
Brodsky said he committed himself to running for another term as a condition of his appointment.
Brodsky and his challenger, Turner, fashion themselves as moderates.
While Turner said the LPEA board has become too conservative, Brodsky said, I feel I represent a very diverse community. Theres so much to this business than any one issue, he said.
Brodsky touted his experience too.
If people are really interested, they should know what theyre getting into, he said.
LPEA ballots will be mailed to members on April 19 and must be returned May 10.


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Local civil rights advocate Ron Edwards and Tyrone Terrell, chairman of St. Paul's African-American leadership council, have both weighed in.
Said Edwards:
"I think, personally, that it was calculated. Is this an attempt to get fans back in the stands? Minnesota, after all, is a pretty white state."
Terrell had the following to say:
"How did we get a roster that resembles the 1955 Lakers? I think everything is a strategy. Nothing happens by happenstance."
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The USDA is forecasting a 26.6 percent decrease in U.S. net farm income in 2014, from $130.5 billion in 2013 to $95.8 billion.
The USDA's Economic Research Service attributes the drop to lower commodity prices, reduced government payments and a change in the value of crop inventories.
The 2014 Farm Income Forecast, released Feb. 11, notes that although the net income forecast is the lowest since 2010, it remains $8 billion higher than the previous 10-year average and the seventh highest since 1973.
Much of the decline is attributed to falling corn and soybean prices. The USDA also estimates that the elimination of direct payments to producers in the 2014 Farm Bill and uncertainty regarding program enrollment will reduce government payments by 45 percent.
Total gross income is forecast to decrease 8 percent to $444 billion. Total expenses are forecast to decrease 1.1 percent to $348 billion.
Net cash income — which does not account for capital consumption, change in inventory and non-money income — is forecast at $101.9 billion, down 21.7 percent from 2013.
Total cash receipts, at $372.8 billion, are expected to be down 6.4 percent.
Crop cash receipts are expected to decrease 12.4 percent to $189.4 billion, with a nearly $11 billion decrease in corn receipts and a more than $6 billion decrease in soybean receipts.
Declines in cash receipts are expected across almost all major crop categories: food grain, feed, oil, fruits and nuts, and vegetables and melons. Price decreases are expected for corn, wheat, soybeans, hay, dry beans, potatoes, peanuts, cotton and fruit.
Livestock cash receipts are expected to increase 0.7 percent to $183.4 billion, with a 7 percent increase in dairy receipts largely due to higher milk prices. Receipts for cattle and calves are expected to remain stable, as price gains offset a decline in beef and veal production. In addition, the value of farm animal inventories is expected to increase.
Production expenses are expected to decline for the first time since 2009, down $3.9 billion from 2013. The main reason for the decline in 2014 is a decline in input costs. Feed expenses are expected to decrease $6.6 billion, down 11 percent. Fertilizer is expected to decrease $3.1 billion, or 12 percent, and net rent to nonoperators is expected to decline $1.7 billion, or 9.6 percent.
Despite the decrease, total production expenses are expected to constitute 78 percent of gross farm income, up from 73 percent in 2013, indicating a return to much tighter margins, ERS reported.
Increases to expenses are expected for: labor, up $1.6 billion, or 4.6 percent; livestock and poultry purchases, up $1.5 billion, or 6.5 percent; total interest, up $1.3 billion, or 7.8 percent; and miscellaneous expenses such as animal health, breeding, contract production and irrigation water, up $1.3 billion, 3.2 percent.
The rate of growth in farm assets, debt and equity are forecast to slow in 2014 as a result of expected lower net income, higher borrowing costs and moderation in farmland values. The value of farm assets is expected to rise 2.4 percent, while farm sector debt is expected to increase 2.3 percent.
The historically low levels of debt relative to assets and equity reaffirm the farm sector's strong financial position, ERS states.


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The University recognizes that family safety and wellness is a vital part of faculty and employee well-being, and accordingly offers numerous family care options. From Carebridge Life Resources to a babysitter registry to Caregivers on Call (COC) emergency dependent care program, there are several family care resources available for your use and peace of mind. Faculty and employees are also given access to LiveSmart health and financial services, the Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic and discounts on health care for their own health and wellness.
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The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of approximately $32 million through two grant competitions that will offer job training, education and support services to formerly incarcerated youths and women.
The department will award a total of $20 million to four organizations to operate programs that work with juvenile offenders and youths at-risk of becoming juvenile offenders in high-poverty, high-crime communities. Each organization may submit only one application for a grant of up to $5 million.
Additionally, the department will award a total of $12 million to eight organizations to provide job training for formerly incarcerated individuals of all ages that leads to industry-recognized credentials. Mentoring and assistance connecting to supportive services such as housing, substance abuse and mental health treatment, and assistance with parenting and child reunification, also will be available to participants. These grants are designed to expand opportunities for both youths and adults who demonstrate characteristics most common to female former offenders. However, services must also be open to eligible formerly incarcerated males. Each organization may submit only one application for a grant of up to $1.5 million.
Reintegrating formerly incarcerated individuals is a government-wide effort supported by the Federal Interagency Re-entry Council. Chaired by the U.S. Department of Justice, the council brings together numerous federal agencies to advance policies and programs to make communities safer, assist individuals returning to communities from prison or jail in becoming productive taxpaying citizens, and save taxpayer dollars by lowering the direct and collateral costs of incarceration.
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A statement made by a leader years ago:
"This year will go down in history. For the first time, a nation has full gun registration. Our streets will be safer, our police more eficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!" (Adolf Hitler, 1935)
Randall Eicher
Editor's note: This is a statement often attributed to Hitler; however, there is no historical record of Nazi legislative push for gun registration laws in 1935 nor of a Hitler speech on the date usually cited for this quote. The Nazi Weapons Law was passed in 1938, although the Weimar Republic had instituted gun registration in 1928, well before Hitler seized power in 1933 and conducted massive firearm searches and confiscation.