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Tote Named VCM for US Training Ship Build
Maritime Administrator RADM Mark H. Buzby, USN (Ret.), announced TOTE Services, Inc. of Jacksonville Florida as the Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) for the newest class of training ship, the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV).TOTE Services was selected by MARAD as the construction manager for selecting a shipyard and ensuring that commercial best practices are utilized to deliver the NSMV on time and on budget."The U.S. shipbuilding industry is vital to America's economic strength and security," said Administrator Buzby. "The selection of TOTE Services to work with a U.S.
12-meter Ship Aims to Be First to Cross Atlantic Without a Crew
Final preparations are underway for a 12-meter-long ship to set sail from Canada and attempt the world's first transatlantic crossing without a crew.The USV Maxlimer, an unmanned surface vessel, is bound for the south coast of England and will conduct deep sea surveys on the way, guided by a skipper in a control station in Britain.The voyage is expected to take about 35 days.The ship was built by Sea-Kit International, which develops vessels for the maritime and research industries, for the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE, a competition to autonomously survey the sea bed.
World-First: Hydrogen-powered Push Boat
A new vessel being built to operate along the Rhône river in France will be the world's first push boat to run entirely on hydrogen fuel cells.The newbuild for the France-based Sogestran Group subsidiary Compagnie Fluviale de Transport (CFT) is due for delivery in 2021 and will feature a fuel cell based power and propulsion solution from ABB through its role in FLAGSHIPS, the EU-funded initiative to deploy commercially operated zero-emission vessels for inland and short sea operations. With hydrogen for the fuel cells sourced from shore-based renewable energy, the complete vessel energy chain will be emission-free."CFT has been an inland waterways innovator for more than half a century.
USN Ship sails in Disputed South China Sea
The U.S. military said one of its warships sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal claimed by China in the South China Sea on Sunday, angering Beijing at a time of tense ties between the world's two biggest economies.The busy waterway is one of a growing number of flashpoints in the U.S.-China relationship, which include a trade war, U.S. sanctions and Taiwan.China struck a more aggressive tone in its trade war with the United States on Friday. The tough talk capped a week that saw China unveil new retaliatory tariffs in response to a U.S. decision to raise its levies on $200 billion of Chinese imports to 25% from 10%.The U.S. destroyer Preble carried out the operation, a U.S.
Hamburg Süd Christens Polar Ecuador
Hamburg Süd christened the Polar Ecuador containership in Antwerp.The new vessel belongs to a group of four structurally identical vessels in the Polar class that have been built for Hamburg Süd by the Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding. With a total length of 230 meters and a width of 37.30 meters, the ship offers a container storage capacity of 3,800 TEU and is equipped with 1,000 reefer plugs.The Polar Ecuador is deployed in Hamburg Süd's North Europe – Mexico/Caribbean service (EMCS), which connects Antwerp and other European ports in Ireland, Great Britain and Germany with important Mexican and Caribbean ports.

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Chief Wahoo remained on the left sleeve of the Indians' uniforms during Tuesday's season opener in Toronto. The logo wasn't on the team's batting helmets, but that was no different than a 2012 road game. The reason Twitter and sports talk radio were abuzz late yesterday afternoon and evening is because the Indians will have only one batting helmet this season, and it will feature the block C and not the Chief. The controversial logo isn't being phased out, the team says. It's about the city, not criticism, said Bob DiBiasio, the Indians' senior vice president of public affairs. "They changed the technology for better protection and safety of the players," DiBiasio said of the batting helmets. "When that happened, Major League Baseball asked every team to identify one logo to put on the helmet. A couple years ago when we instituted the block C, we put the block C on the road helmet to celebrate the city of Cleveland on the road with our Cleveland uniform. The road gray uniforms have 'Cleveland' across the front and the home uniforms have 'Indians' across the front. "We decided to put the block C on our home helmet because Major League Baseball told us to have one logo," DiBiasio continued. "The rest doesn't change. Chief Wahoo is on all four jerseys and still on two of our four caps. It's much ado about nothing, in all honesty." Major League Baseball has mandated that all players wear the new Rawlings S100 ProComp batting helmet this season. The helmets are designed to provide protection for pitches up to 100 mph, and are much lighter than previous versions of the model. The helmets weigh 18 ounces — just 1.3 ounces more than the standard batting helmet used last season. When MLB mandated the S100, it told teams only one logo could be used on batting helmets this season. In past years, the Tribe's batting helmets featured the block C on the road and Chief Wahoo at home. Now, it's the block C for all 162 games. But the Chief isn't going anywhere. "Chief Wahoo was on the home helmet (last year), but it wasn't the lone logo on every helmet," DiBiasio said. "It's more of a celebrating Cleveland thing. From our philosophy, we were asked to choose one of our three logos — the Chief Wahoo, the block C or the script I. We picked the block C because of Cleveland." Chief Wahoo will remain on the Indians' traditional home caps and their alternate road caps. The logo will also be on all four uniform sleeves. The uniform database on the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's website shows that, with the exception of 1972, Chief Wahoo has been on the Indians' uniforms since 1947. In 1972, there was no logo on the Indians' uniform sleeves, and from 1973 to 1978, Chief Wahoo was depicted at bat. There will be uniform tweaks in future years. New might not always mean better, but it can mean better business as alternate looks get more popular. The Chief, however, is here to stay. Thankfully, this version of the Indians' uniform didn't stand the test of time.
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Quite a month for The Q
March was quite maddening at Quicken Loans Arena. The Q hosted 38 events last month — a figure that was boosted by 14 Mid-American Conference basketball tournament games. There were nine Cavaliers games, seven Lake Erie Monsters contests, the Cleveland Gladiators' home opener, two concerts and five private events at the arena in March. The Q's facility operations team changed over the building 21 times and logged almost 2,500 man hours last month, the Cavs said. The team estimates that more than 275,000 people were in the arena for the 38 events. The Cavs say the total is close to a record for the most events in one month at The Q, but there aren't accurate figures for private events from previous years.
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CRS: CHINA'S ECONOMY: FINDINGS OF A RESEARCH TRIP, February 9, 1998
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Title: CHINA'S ECONOMY: FINDINGS OF A RESEARCH TRIP
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Brian Helenbrook Promoted to Full Professor at Clarkson University
Clarkson University President Tony Collins has announced that Brian T. Helenbrook has been promoted from associate professor to full professor of mechanical & aeronautical engineering in the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering. Promotion to professor is considered to be virtually the highest honor that a university can bestow upon its faculty.
Helenbrook's expertise is in the areas of computational fluid mechanics and multi-phase flows. Some of his current projects are designing a novel wind turbine, manufacturing of solar cell wafers, thermal modeling of electronic circuits, and aerodynamic optimization of luge sleds for the U.S. Olympic luge team.
At Clarkson, he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in the areas of fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, and finite element methods.
Helenbrook holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of Notre Dame in mechanical engineering and a master's and Ph.D. from Princeton University, also in mechanical engineering.
After completing his Ph.D., he was a post-doctoral researcher at Stanford University funded by the Applied Strategic Computing Initiative. He was a fellow in the NASA Faculty Fellowship program at NASA Langley in 2002 and at NASA Kennedy in 2005. He also spent a year as a visiting faculty member at the Université catholique de Louvain in Belgium.
Helenbrook has published 34 peer-reviewed journal articles and 16 refereed conference papers, and contributed to 50 conference presentations since his arrival at Clarkson.
His research has been funded by such agencies as the National Science Foundation, NASA, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, as well as private companies.
Helenbrook provides service to his profession as a member of the American Institute of Astronautics and Aeronautics and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, as a proposal reviewer on several NSF panels, and as an editorial board member for Atomization & Sprays.
Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.
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BRANDON — The polished but ancient wood floors creaked with familiarity last Saturday as old friends and customers stopped by the Briggs Carriage Bookstore in downtown Brandon one last time.
Erin Keyes, 18, considers Briggs an integral part of her life. Having grown up in Brandon, some of Keyes's earliest memories are set in the bookstore.
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(Tucson, Ariz. – June 17, 2005) The Arizona Bar Association today awarded the Distinguished Public Lawyer Award to Assistant Attorney General Cameron H. Holmes and the Public Lawyer Career Achievement Award to Assistant Attorney General Billie A. Rosen. The awards were presented at a luncheon held at the annual State Bar Convention in Tucson.
Distinguished Public Lawyer Award
The Distinguished Public Lawyer Award is given to an Arizona lawyer who has had a distinguished career in public and has performed other significant community service.
Cameron "Kip" Holmes was honored with the Distinguished Public Lawyer Award. Holmes is the Section Chief for the Financial Remedies Section which concentrates on protecting legitimate commerce from the effects of financial fraud and money laundering through the disruption of drug, fraud and human smuggling related racketeering. In May 2005, Holmes set a new Arizona single-seizure record with a $100,700,000 seizure of bank accounts in an international fraud case.
Holmes started his legal career in 1977 when he joined Joint Legislative Task Force on Organized Crime in the wake of the Don Bolles bombing. He joined the Maricopa County Attorney's Office Organized Crime and Racketeering Unit in 1978, and was a criminal prosecutor until 1981.
Holmes joined the Attorney General's Office the Organized Crime Project in 1981. This unit was dedicated to prosecuting civil racketeering cases. In 1987 he spent a year as Associate Counsel to the Senate Iran-Contra Committee in Washington D.C. employing money tracing techniques in that investigation.
Holmes played a key role in the development of the Arizona statutes governing forfeiture, money laundering, RICO and money transmitter/financial transaction reporting. He is the Chair of the Arizona Forfeiture Association, the Money Transmitter Regulators Association Money Laundering Committee and the Arizona LECC Forfeiture Subcommittee.
Holmes holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Harvard University and received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.
Public Lawyer Career Achievement Award
The Public Lawyer Career Achievement Award honors a retired or retiring public attorney who has had a distinguished career as a public lawyer.
Billie A. Rosen was honored with the Public Lawyer Career Achievement Award.
Rosen is currently a Senior Litigation Counsel, and is renown in the Arizona criminal prosecution arena. Rosen's 30-year career has been devoted to criminal prosecution. She has successfully prosecuted the most complex drug conspiracy and wiretap cases. Rosen joined the Attorney General's Office Medicaid Control Unit in 1984, and moved to the Criminal Drug Prosecution Section in 1989. During her career, Rosen pioneered several investigative tools in drug law enforcement, including:
- indicia search warrants (which involve searches for indicia of outlaw biker affiliation in RICO cases),
- "sneak and peak" warrants, and
- document warrants, also called financial search warrants.
Rosen has mentored numerous attorneys throughout her career, and provides invaluable leadership to the younger attorneys as they learn to litigate complex wiretap and conspiracy cases.
Rosen started her career with the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Department of Justice Honors Program with the Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Section. She became an Assistant U.S. Attorney, and eventually supervised the Drug Financial Task Force before leaving to join the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
Rosen holds a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley, and she received her law degree from the Hastings College of Law. Rosen is schedule to retire this Fall.


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I have never ridden a C kite, except for about a minute on an Ozone C4. So I ride Switchblades and try to do as much unhooked freestyle as I can. I can land the occasional backmobe, but other than that it is front to blinds, railey to blind, flat 3...stuff like that.
I would say that I spend as much time as I can unhooking, so that is really my thing. I kite in places with usually very light winds, so I thought that Switchblades with their low end would be good.
People always tell me that the Switchblade pulls too much for unhooked tricks, and I must say that I find the bar getting pulled out of my hand a lot...but I have always put this down as my lack of good technique.
I tried an Ozone C4 for about a minute in very light wind last week. When I unhooked and went for a backmobe, it was sooooo easy. It felt as though the bar didnt pull at all during the trick and was just waiting for me as I landed. I didnt get a chance to try it any more.
So do you think that it was luck, or will I really get so much more slack to pass the bar using a C kite like everyone keeps telling me?
I have been looking at the Razor and the Best GP. Am I really going to see a lot of benifit with these over my Switchblade for progression with handle passes?
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New: Berkeley Planning Commission to Consider Weakening Demolition Rules on Wednesday
Once upon a time, Berkeley was seeing an unprecedented wave of construction, with new -- but perhaps ugly -- apartment buildings popping up right next to our famous brown shingles and lovely craftsman bungalows. At the same time, rents were rising much faster than income. Thus Berkeley in the 1970s began the move toward rent control, and voters passed the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance to prioritize neighborhood character and affordable housing over unbridled growth.
Today, Berkeley is again seeing a huge wave of development, with 1,000 new apartments being constructed in the wake of upzoning and other changes under the Downtown Area Plan. At the same time, market rents in the Bay Area increased 9.2% last year, according to RealFacts.
But the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance is still the law of the land. That voter-approved initiative recognized that "new construction in a city as built-up as Berkeley requires demolition, often of attractive low rent older homes," and so it called for any new construction to contain a decent proportion of low-income housing. Later, parts of the NPO were incorporated in Berkeley's Demolition Ordinance (BMC 23C.08), which prohibits demolition of rent controlled units unless they are in really bad shape and they will be replaced with affordable housing.
However, the City Council majority has decided we need to ease restrictions on development further, so there are new drafts of the Demolition Ordinance. The latest of these drafts would allow developers to tear down rent controlled apartments if they are empty, and not require that they be replaced with units for lower income residents. The Berkeley Tenants Union objects to the changes to this zoning code, because easing restrictions on empty units encourages eviction and harassment.
The Sierra Club, Berkeley NAACP, Berkeley Neighborhoods Council, Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association and East Bay Community Law Center are also speaking out against these new drafts. BTU asks that any change require one-for-one replacement of rent controlled housing with units affordable to low income residents – The Housing Advisory Committee and the Berkeley Rent Board agree.
Should speculators be allowed to tear down a single family home or duplex for no other reason that to build a larger building with market-rate apartments?
The Planning Commission will consider changes to the Demolition Ordinance on Wednesday, November
3 6 when they meet at the North Berkeley Senior Center at 7 PM. BTU urges everyone interested in preserving the diversity and character of our communities to voice your concerns.
Speaking in person at the Commission is the best way to make sure your opinions are understood. Writing is a good second choice. Write to Planning here: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Liz Collins is a London-based fashion photographer, who studied at the University of Surrey under leading documentary photographers including Martin Parr. Since graduating, she has worked on numerous editorial features at high-profile publications such as Italian Vogue, Vogue Nippon, Vogues Hommes International, Pop and Numéro as well as advertising campaigns for clients including Chloë, Calvin Klein, Banana Republic, Hugo Boss and Nike. Her images are renowned for their dynamism and youthful elegance, which her work for the global sportswear brand attests.
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Nicole shops online at home for baby clothes when Rafe arrives. He updates her about what went down with Stefano and she thinks it's a crappy joke. He explains that Carrie's telling Austin about them now. Nicole thinks Carrie's a saint to keep her secret and can see how much in love they are. Nicole calls Carrie the complete opposite of Sami. When Sami finds out the truth about him and "Pollyanna" Nicole wants to hear details about how she takes it.
Lexi shares her grief with Daniel, Abe learns devastating news, and Austin tells Rafe his wife is pregnant.
Austin pushes Carrie to eat her sandwich at the pub. He goes to take a call and she stares pensively at her positive pregnancy test. Austin returns and overhears Carrie leaving a message of love to Rafe's cell phone. She covers and is shocked to hear Stefano's free.
At SPD, Bo, Hope, John, and Marlena groan over Stefano being released. "Is the man ever going to be punished?" Marlena asks. Hope wants to force Harmon to talk but Shane's superiors prefer they keep him in the dark. Hope realizes it's been 30 years today that Stefano started his reign of terror. He has to be stopped once and for all. They receive the documentation stating that the gases in the tunnels under Stefano's mansion are toxic. They become angrier by the minute. John's been Stefano's pawn for the last time. Bo and Hope remember when Stefano took Zach to give to Lexi to raise. They reminisce about losing JT and if Stefano hadn't told them Chelsea was dead, they'd have been able to raise her. Marlena blames Stefano for her damaged relationship with Sami.
Abe takes Lexi home and Celeste learns she collapsed at SPD. Lexi allows Abe to call Daniel even though there's nothing he can do for her. Celeste gets a blanket and tells Lexi that she and Theo read a book before bedtime. Daniel shows up and Lexi sends Abe and Celeste off to get her soup from the Mandalay. Lexi feels lousy. Her headaches are getting worse and every muscle in her body aches. She feels her time running out. It's a matter of days, not months. She asks Daniel to keep it quiet. She doesn't want family to worry. Lexi cries that sometimes there are days when she wants to get into her car and drive into something or scream at the top of her lungs, "This isn't fair. Why me?" She stays strong for Theo. Daniel offers her support if she needs to rant. She nods and cries in his arms.
Abe and Celeste walk the square and talk about making Lexi's last months stress-free. Celeste gets the soup and Roman arrives to show Abe documentation on the gases in the tunnels. Abe knew it. It's all Stefano's fault. Roman reminds him it's Andre's fault but Abe says all bets are off. Lexi's the last of Stefano's victims.
Back at Nicole's, she and Rafe continue shopping for baby clothes and Rafe doesn't want her to dress the kid in persimmon. They playfully argue and then Rafe gets his message from Carrie and they head to the pub, figuring Carrie's there.
At the pub, Carrie moans that nothing's turning out the way it was supposed to, after hearing the news about Stefano. Carrie gets a box for her sandwich and Austin's out of cash so goes into Carrie's bag to pay the bill. He finds her positive pregnancy test and confronts her. She confirms it's true and he yelps with delight and share the news with the entire pub. Rafe and Nicole arrive and Nicole thinks Austin looks too happy for someone who was just asked for a divorce. Austin tells them Carrie's pregnant and Rafe's jaw falls to the floor. Nicole tries covering for Rafe and takes him away while Austin professes his love for his wife. Outside, Rafe struggles with his composure.
Abe and Celeste return to the house and Daniel privately tells Abe that if he needs to talk, he's there for him. Daniel remembers taking things one day at a time during Rebecca's illness. Later, Lexi and Abe snuggle. "I wish we could have danced forever," Lexi says before falling asleep.
Back at SPD, Roman tells Shane that Abe threatened to kill Stefano. They agree to keep it quiet while they worry about what he'll do.
Hope, Bo, John and Marlena have coffee at the Coffee Bean and discuss going to Italy to find out information about the coin. They decide to take care of Stefano themselves.
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Melanie tries to be supportive with Chad visiting his father but she refuses to accompany him.
EJ and Stefano have words about the money EJ stole from John.
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- James Forgey's grant states the location "Beginning on the North side of the Holston River on a Branch of Flat Creek"
- Alexander Forgey's deed states the land was "on the waters of Flat Creek"
- Andrew Forgey's deeds state "on the waters of Flat Creek"
- Hugh Forgey's deeds state his land was "on the west Fork of Flat Creek"
I am using this blog to record my genealogy research progress. My research at this point is concentrated in Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania records. Since many of my ancestors ended up in the Midwest and West my research sometimes takes me in that direction. I also research Irish records.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Where oh where is the West Fork of Flat Creek?
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- Karen DJ said...
Ahh Annette, real estate is my forte! A couple of observations:
Headwaters: Headwaters are very small but get larger bodies of water on their way down, that empty into a named body of water, in your case Flat Creek. You are lucky it has remained the same name all these years.
West fork vs Big or Little: The west fork can actually be north or south depending on which direction from source the fork ends up. It can be big or little depending on the size of the creek.
Do you have maps of the time period? You cannot go by what creeks will be named today. Have you traced the land owned by your Forgey's to the present day? If you do you will have Section, Township, Range numbers that will pinpoint your location without any problem whatsoever. I would be happy to help with your land problem.
- January 10, 2012 at 2:04 PM
- Annette said...
Thanks very much Karen! The Forgeys sold there properties on Flat Creek in the early 1800's. I have not traced to property to the present owners. I live in California and have not been to Tennessee. Thanks for the idea about tracing the title to the present day. That might be the best way to find the land. Unfortunately Eastern Tennessee never used Section, township etc. However, there should be a way to search ownership titles. I am trying to find early maps too. Using present maps I am finding many branches of both Flat Creeks. Thanks again!
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My dads book about his legendary pirtate radio station "Radio Caroline" in the 60s is now available on Amazon. Check it out- it's a great read.
I love Polly Borland. My new friend and fellow Hollywood transplant. She is an amazing artist and I was thrilled when she agreed to collaborate with me for "Selling Sex" SHOWstudio's Fetish Film series.
Polly gave me two books of hers when we first met - "Bunny" and "Smudge".
I was instantly struck by how similar some of her images were to some of my own I made for SHOW - Dress Me Up Dress Me Down.
I knew we spoke the same language and therefore could create something powerful and thought provoking. To me the act of dressing up, tying up and fetishism has its primal urges in childhood. I wanted to make a film that would blur the line of primitive sexual fetishism with naive and childlike play. I think Polly captures that fractured dynamic of vulnerability and desire so well in DOLLYWOOD.
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Album review: Strange Talk – Cast Away *Most underrated album of 2014May 29th, 2014 by Siegz | Album/Mixtape/EP Review, Electropop, synthpop |
I thoroughly enjoy almost every single song from Australian indie electro-pop band Strange Talk's debut album, Cast Away. This is a group that has loads of potential and will be a headlining act across the US very soon.
The album starts with the track "Cast Away" which has an excellent beat and a catchy hook that get you pumped for what lies ahead on the album. You will be singing fall to the night shortly after hearing it a couple times and the beat will get your hipster ass actually dancing to the song, no more folding your arms as you enjoy Strange Talk. After "Cast Away", there's the club jam "Falling In Love" which really gets you amped and this is when you start looking for someone to dance with. "Picking Up The Pieces" is super upbeat and has great rhythm. Then comes two of my three favorite songs ever from Strange Talk, "Eskimo Boy", a 2011 release that got me falling in love with this Aussie band, and "Young Hearts" their latest single that's getting love from Snapchat! "Eskimo Boy" is that indie electro pop anthem that is super fun while "Young Hearts" is that timeless electro pop summer anthem that gets you reminiscing about past summer love and you will be surely singing along to the catchy chorus, something Strange Talk are experts in creating in almost all their songs!
"Another Day" may have some of the best instrumentation and is a great track following "Young Hearts" because after you've sang the chorus to your summer love in "Young Hearts", then you can pledge your interest in them by seeking to be with them for "Another Day". Sounds corny hearing me describe it but trust me, it's an awesome song with great synths. "So So La La" I think is a song that makes fun of poor communication, almost like playing the telephone game and just writing a song about how frustrating it is to accurately carry a message through several people; it's silly but if your embarrassed to sing along to this jam, I don't blame you. What I love about the next track "Is It Real" is the catchy part where the harmonies come about with the band singing How Does It Make you Feeeeeeeeeeeeeeellll, very catchy and I enjoy the beat, very 80's electro pop influenced. My other top 3 favorite songs ever from Strange Talk is "Climbing Walls" which is so awesome, two music videos were released for the song! I absolutely love this song, probably know all the words to this electro pop jam and when it gets to the chorus where the lead singer goes Oh, I Keep Trying To Run Away From What Your Saying, that's when you really fall in love with this track.
"Come Back Home" is the slow jam that you slow dance to with your dance partner but your dancing will probably get interrupted by the chorus because Come Back Home, 'Cause I've Been Waiting, Waiting for You is so god damn sexy to sing to someone you truly care about! "Morning Sun" is that fun synth pop jam where I love how the singer saying "Morning Sun" gets louder and louder as the track begins and it's a song about post-hooking up/love making/getting it on. It's a bit corny but to play this song after sex to remind your lover that you both should wake up early enough to catch sunrise is a great way to be romantic or creepy, however you pull it off is your thing but next time I have some sweet love making, don't be surprised if I tell my lover "If we make it through the night, let's watch the morning sun" "Wanted (Dead Or Alive)" is that 80's synth jam with once again a super catchy chorus. The last song, "Take Me As I Am", is one of the more forgettable songs but that doesn't mean you won't enjoy it; it's about being yourself and asking those to accept you for who you are, unless you have no soul, there's no reason not to enjoy that message!
I absolutely love this album, love this band and hope everybody reading this becomes a larger fan of Strange Talk. Stream Cast Away (iTunes) below which includes 12 of the 14 tracks from the album.


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Captivating Costa Rica
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|The capital San José, spectacular Arenal and its volcano, plus Monteverde; travel on your own with flights, hotel, coffee & chocolate tour included; optional extension to Manuel Antonio
|Independent PackageThese un-escorted packages have no set schedule or guides, so you have the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own from your centrally-located hotel. More of these packages
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|Scheduled Dates: 5 open departures, August – December 2019
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|Miami (MIA); other gateways on request (flight schedule)
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|This leisurely-paced, independent tour requires minimal walking and is suitable for most levels of physical fitness. The Hanging Bridges Tour in Arenal is approximately 1.9 miles in length and requires a higher level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the tour. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations that can be windy and bumpy at times. Transfers will be on a shared shuttle and may have limited rest stops. This tour does not include a tour guide or escort.
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Costa Rica is truly one of Central America's jewels. In this small tropical country, you'll find a stunning collection of landscapes and ecosystems, including tropical rainforests and jungles, cloud forests, mountains, rivers, volcanoes, and coasts on both the Caribbean and Pacific. It's also home to an amazing array of plant and animal species, containing 5% of the planet's total biodiversity. You'll fall in love with the Costa Rican people, known as "Ticos," who are so cheerful and easy-going that a recent Gallup poll named Costa Rica as one of the happiest places on earth.
Experience the highlights of Costa Rica on this 7-day Costa Rica vacation package, designed for the independent traveler, but without worrying about getting from one place to another. Start in the capital city of San José, a bustling metropolis surrounded by mountains. Then head north to Arenal to see one of the world's most active volcanoes, followed by the cloud forests of Monteverde. Want even more? Take advantage of a 3-night extension to lovely Manuel Antonio on the Pacific coast, where you can watch Capuchin monkeys skip across the tropical beaches and iguanas sunning themselves. All for a price that is almost as stunning as the country itself!
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If you want a few extra days to explore on your own, we may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates, including extra hotel nights and separate airport transfers, for an additional charge. Ask us about prices and availability when you reserve. More information Want to extend your trip?
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1. Subject to availability. The Manuel Antonio extension requires that your flights be confirmed separately by the airlines. Please note that it typically takes 3 to 5 business days to confirm your extension flights with the airline, and that we will notify you immediately upon confirmation of the flights. This extension also requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate.
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So that we can offer you the best deals, our packages are, like most hotels and cruises, priced based on double occupancy rooms or cabins. We charge solo travelers an extra fee to cover the extra costs of single occupancy rooms or cabins. (Consider: if you booked a $200/night hotel room solo, you would pay the $200 yourself; but if a couple booked the same room, each one would pay only $100.) But you only pay extra for the rooms or cabins, nothing else, including meals, sightseeing, tips, etc.
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Day 1: USA/San José
Accommodations: 1 night Crowne Plaza Corobici or similar, San José.
- Upon arrival in San José, proceed through customs formalities where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel
Day 2: San José & Arenal
Accommodations: 2 nights Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience or similar. Included meals: Breakfast.
- Depart San José via air-conditioned mini-van to the Arenal region
- Balance of the day at leisure
Full Day Itinerary: This morning, depart San José via air-conditioned mini-van to the Arenal region (about 4 hours, with a comfort stop along the way). Drive through the lush countryside, the roads climbing the mountains to reach your hotel located near the town of La Fortuna, on the road that leads to the foot of the volcano.
Arenal's cone has two peaks which rise to 5360 feet. After being inactive for 500 years, the volcano erupted in 1968, and it has since become one of the most active volcanoes in the world. You may see the smoke rising from the cone, or on a rare occasion there is the possibility of lava flows, which are particularly impressive at night. The volcano has also created natural hot springs in the area. Your hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens, where you can relax by the pool or enjoy the spa. (Volcanic activity is a natural process and sightings of smoke and/or lava are not guaranteed.)
Day 3: Arenal
Included meals: Breakfast.
- Walk among the treetops on a hanging bridges tour
- Balance of the day at leisure
Full Day Itinerary: Today, enjoy a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the beauty of the forest and the volcano. Walk on the hanging bridges suspended in the treetops while your guide helps you spot a variety of birds and animals. The trail is 1.9 miles in length and includes nine fixed bridges and six suspension bridges.
Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to relax at your hotel and enjoy the view or take advantage of some other activities. You can take a short hike to the foothills of the volcano in the Arenal Volcano National Park. Also available are some optional excursions which allow you to see the forest up close: horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall; a canopy tour complete with zip lines; plus kayaking on the Arenal Lake and more.
In the evening, take advantage of an optional visit to the Tabacón Hot Springs, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim and dinner.
Day 4: Arenal & Monteverde
Accommodations: 2 nights El Establo Hotel or similar, Monteverde. Included meals: Breakfast.
- Transfer via air-conditioned mini-van to Monteverde
- Balance of the day at leisure
Full Day Itinerary: This morning, transfer via air-conditioned mini-van to Monteverde, driving around Lake Arenal (about 4 hours). The Monteverde Reserve is covered with dense and humid foliage on the continental divide between the Caribbean and Pacific watersheds. The Reserve is home to over 300 species of birds and mammals as well as many varieties of orchids. In the early 1950s, the area of Santa Elena and Monteverde (Green Mountain) was settled by Quakers from the USA, in pursuit of a peaceful lifestyle. Many of the settlers bought farms and raised dairy cows. Your hotel is located on these former farms and is still owned by the same family.
Day 5: Monteverde
Included meals: Breakfast.
- Visit a coffee plantation for a coffee and chocolate tour
- Balance of the day at leisure
Full Day Itinerary: Today, you will have the chance to partake in some of the traditional processes used on the coffee plantation that make it possible to produce such a rich tasting Costa Rican coffee. Then, immerse yourself in the world of chocolate, enjoying its delicious aromas, and learning about its history. Participate in the chocolate making process, taste the fruit of the cacao, and see how small cocoa beans are transformed into a rich chocolate drink.
Spend the remainder of the day relaxing or enjoy optional excursions which offer other activities in the area. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, which is part of the growing network of protected areas in Costa Rica. This reserve attracts bird watchers from around the world. You can also visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest, with beautiful views of the Arenal Volcano. You can tour the suspension bridges, spanning mountaintop to mountaintop, which allow you the walk through the top of the canopy of the cloud forest. You can also do a canopy tour complete with zip lines, visit the hummingbird gardens or ride horses.
Day 6: Monteverde & San José
Accommodations: 1 night Crowne Plaza Corobici or similar, San José. Included meals: Breakfast.
- Transfer via air-conditioned mini-van to San José
- Balance of the day at leisure
Full Day Itinerary: In the morning, transfer via air-conditioned mini-van back to San José (about 4.5 hours). Spend the afternoon at leisure at your hotel, or explore the city and do some last minute shopping. We recommend a stop at the Escazu Area, where there is an assortment of bars, boutiques, cafés, and restaurants to enjoy.
Or, take advantage of your already included airfare and continue for a 3-night extension in Manuel Antonio, on the Pacific coast.
Day 7: San José/USA
Included meals: Breakfast.
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA
Manuel Antonio Optional Extension
Take advantage of your already-included international airfare and spend three more relaxing days in Costa Rica in the lush coastal area of Manuel Antonio, indulging yourself at a luxurious resort and spa.
Day 6: Monteverde & Manuel Antonio
Accommodations: 3 nights Parador Resort & Spa or similar, Manuel Antonio. Included meals: Breakfast.
- Transfer via air-conditioned mini-van to Manuel Antonio
- Balance of the day at leisure
Full Day Itinerary: In the morning, transfer via air-conditioned mini-van to Manuel Antonio (about 4 hours). Manuel Antonio is a small biological island surrounded by farms and is one of the most beautiful and scenic national parks in Costa Rica. Your resort is set in the coastal rainforest overlooking the Manuel Antonio National Park.
Days 7-8: Manuel Antonio
Included meals: Breakfast.
- Enjoy two full days at leisure
Full Day Itinerary: Enjoy two full days at leisure at your hotel, whose décor is inspired by the comfort of historic Spanish paradors. Relax by the pool, take in a spa treatment or play miniature golf. Descend a winding staircase to the tropical beach. Or take a walk through the national park, where you will almost certainly see frolicking capuchin monkeys or even a slow-moving sloth. Also available are some optional excursions which allow you to participate in other activities including kayaking, snorkling, and horseback riding.
Day 9: Manuel Antonio & San José
Accommodations: 1 night Crowne Plaza Corobici or similar, San José. Included meals: Breakfast.
- Transfer via air-conditioned mini-van to San José
- Balance of the day at leisure
Day 10: San José/USA
Included meals: Breakfast.
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA.
Optional Excursions
The following optional excursions are available for purchase locally and can be arranged through our local partners. Prices listed are per person. Most excursions require a minimum of 2 passengers to operate. Pricing and availability are subject to change.
Optional Excursions from Arenal
Arenal Volcano Hiking: $60. The Arenal Volcano Hiking tour transports guests to the northwest side of the volcano. The tour begins with a hike to either the Arenal National Park or the Mirador El Silencio Nature Reserve, depending on volcanic conditions. Along the way guests have the opportunity to see a variety of plants, wildlife, magnificent lava rock formations, and breathtaking views of Lake Arenal. During the tour, experienced guides will provide interesting and educational information regarding the history of the Arenal Volcano and its National Park. The tour concludes with an optional stop at a mineral hot springs. Note: Entrance fee to hot springs is at additional cost (see below).
with Tabacon Hot Springs and dinner included: add $86
with The Springs Resort and dinner included: add $88
with EcoTermales Hot Springs and dinner included: add $75
Departs: 7:30am or 2:00pm
Includes: Comfortable transportation, bilingual naturalist guide, park fee and cold beverages
Bring: Shorts, swimsuit, camera and insect repellent
Venado Caves: $88. For those who do not mind getting a little wet and muddy, this fascinating underground adventure is located only 45 minutes from La Fortuna. This subterranean tour will take guests through narrow passages, incredible labyrinths and chambers for a view of the famous rock formation named La Papaya, and other stalagmites and stalactites that are sure to astonish.
Departs: Varies
Includes: Comfortable transportation, bilingual guide, flash light, helmet, and cold drinks
Bring: Comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, extra clothes
Arenal Night Walk: $70. The night walk takes place at the Ecocentro Danaus a small reserve whose focus is conservation and education. A visit to the center at night gives guests the opportunity to see some of the areas most prominent nocturnal animals in action such as sloths, caimans, spiders, frogs, bats, butterflies and the way these species interact with each other.
Departs: 5:30pm
Includes: Transportation, guides, entrance fee and drinks
Bring: Hiking boots, insect repellent and long pants
Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano: $52. This is the perfect tour to discover the majestic surroundings of the Arenal area. The majority of the journey is through private property which will take you through primary and secondary rainforests, as well as lovely cattle farms; all the while giving you incredible views of the mighty Arenal Volcano. The horseback ride takes approximately 2 hours.
Departs: 8:30am or 1:30pm
Includes: Guide, bottled water, horses and safety gear
Bring: Long pants, hiking shoes, towel, hat, sunscreen, camera
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge by Boat: $73. The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is considered one of the best sites on the continent for bird watching. Beside an abundance of birds, Caño Negro is also refuge to many other animals like sloths, monkeys, caimans, lizards, and bats. The tour to this beautiful region leaves from La Fortuna, driving for about an hour and a half to Los Chiles, a rustic town near the border of Nicaragua. From here, a three hour boatride down the Río Frío will take guests through the heart of this wildlife refuge. The naturalist guide will explain each one of sites seen along the way, as well as the beautiful flora and fauna of the region.
Departs: 7:30 am
Includes: Comfortable transportation, bilingual naturalist guide, lunch, and cold drinks
Bring: Fresh and comfortable clothes, tennis shoes or sandals, camera, hat, binoculars, sunscreen
Hot Springs Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: from $98. Transfer from the hotel to the hot springs, to relax and enjoy the thermal waters. Lunch or dinner will be served in the restaurant. At the scheduled time, transfer back to the hotel.
with Tabacon Hot Springs and dinner: $108
with The Springs Resort and lunch or dinner: $119
with EcoTermales Hot Springs and lunch or dinner: $98
Departs: Varies
Duration: 4:00 hrs
Includes: Round transportation, entrance fees, lunch or dinner
Bring: Sandals, hat, towels, bathing suit, sun block, repellent and camera
Hiking to the Celeste River: $126. Depart early en route to the Celeste River. Arrive at the Tenorio Volcano National Park, for a 5 mile hike (approximately 4 hours) through the tropical rain forest ending at "Los Teñideros", the confluence of two streams of crystalline water that form the heavenly turquoise color that gives the Celeste River its "sky-blue" name. Continue through trails rich with ecological wonders ending at the Celeste River waterfall. The final reward is lunch at the end of the journey.
Departs: 7:30am
Included: Transportation, naturalist guide, beverages, lunch and entrance fee to park
Bring: Long pants, hiking shoes, insect repellent, camera and binoculars
Canopy Zipline at Arenal Paraiso: $42. This canopy is more than an adventure, it is a marvelous chance to learn about the flora and fauna of the region. Expert guides will take you from tree to tree across 12 platforms and 11 cables at a height of 80 meters, and ranging in lengths up to 350 meters. The trip ends in the beautiful rainforest at the border of the Arenal River where you will take a tractor ride through the forest back to the reception area.
Departs: 8:00am or 10:30am or 1:00pm or 3:00pm
Included: Transportation, guide and equipment
Bring: Long pants, closed toe shoes, rain jacket, insect repellent, camera and sunscreen
Peñas Blancas River Safari Float: $55. Experience the peaceful forest while floating on the Peñas Blancas River. Enjoy the opportunity to observe many animals like monkeys, sloths, iguanas, tortoises, crocodiles, and several species of birds. The float doesn't have a motor, so the journey can be experienced quietly rowing and taking photos. An experienced naturalist will explain many fascinating details about trees, plants, birds and other animals as guests float down the river.
Departs: 7:30am or 1:00pm
Includes: Comfortable transport, bilingual naturalist guide, snacks and cold drinks
Bring: Short pants, swimsuit, camera, binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellent
Optional Excursions from Monteverde
Monteverde Cloud Forest Hiking: $63. Enjoy a four hour nature tour through the renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve where a local professional naturalist guide will explain all of the different flora and fauna that surrounds. Visit the Golden Toad's unique habitat, and see birds like the Resplendent Quetzal, Three-Wattled Bell Bird, and the Black Faced Solitaire; trees like Strangler Figs, Avocados, and Cecropias; epiphytes like Bromeliads, Orchids and Mosses; and a wide variety of insects, mammals and reptiles.
Departs: 7:00am
Includes: Entrance fee, bilingual naturalist guide and comfortable transportation
Bring: Comfortable clothes, hiking shoes, sweater or rain jacket, binocular and camera
Monteverde Night Walk Tour $25. This tour starts at sunset. At this time, all the animals are very active, because all the diurnal animals are looking for a place to sleep; and the nocturnal animals are becoming active. This is great experience to hear and see animals very different than during the day time. The most common animals guests will see are sloths, coatis, agoutis, porcupines, foxes, tarantulas, frogs, insects and sleeping birds.
Departs: 5:30pm
Includes: Transportation, entrance fees, professional and bilingual guide and flashlight.
Bring: Hiking shoes, rain coat and camera
Selvatura Canopy Tour: $46. Canopy Tour guides start by harnessing guests with all the appropriate equipment and giving a safety lecture on all the procedures to enjoy this amazing adventure with a "Safety First" motto. Then fly through 15 cables and 18 platforms with an optional Tarzan Swing at the end of the adventure. Selvatura Park is one of the longest Canopy Tours in Costa Rica and the only canopy tour located inside the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The tour usually takes between 2.5 and 3 hours and can be done by adventurers age 4 and up (some restrictions may apply).
Departs: 8:30am or 11:00am or 1:00pm or 2:30pm
Includes: Comfortable transportation, guide, entrance and equipment
Bring: Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes and camera
Treetop Walkways at Selvatura: $32. This self-guided walking trail crosses almost 2 miles through the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Here visitors will walk on eight different bridges with various lengths ranging between 150 feet up to 510 feet and heights ranging between 36 feet up to 180 feet. Each bridge has a width of five feet, the widest bridges in Costa Rica, and also a capacity of up to 80 people per bridge making them both the longest and strongest bridge systems in the Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Departs: 8:30am or 11:00am or 1:00pm or 2:30pm
Includes: Comfortable transportation, entrance and equipment
Bring: Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes and camera
Optional Excursions from Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio Kayaking & Snorkeling: $60. This adventure begins near the developing Pez Vela (Sail Fish) Marina in Quepos and winds along the Manuel Antonio coastline. Guests can indulge at a secluded beach for a refreshing swim and delicious local snacks. The naturalist guide will direct guests to the best snorkeling spots to experience a small but growing coral reef nestled close to the shore of Biesanz Bay. After an unforgettable experience at Biesanz, continue paddling towards Manuel Antonio National Park and wonder the nearby nesting islands where exotic boobies and frigates call home. The adventure finally ends with lunch in a typical Costa Rican restaurant before returning to the hotel.
Departs: Depends on tides
Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual guides, kayaks, snorkel equipment, security, lunch, snacks and drinks
Bring: Comfortable clothes, bathing suit, towel, shoes that can get wet, hat, waterproof camera and bug spray
Naranjo Whitewater Rafting: $65. For experienced rafters, the Naranjo River runs from April to December and is a consistently adrenaline-pumping Class III and IV rapids. The wild and ever-changing Naranjo River White Water Rafting challenge is recommended for physically fit adventure seekers and experienced rafters who are familiar with Class III and IV rapids. On this high-octane, half-day adventure, the trip begins when the Naranjo River drops steeply from the Costa Rican mountains and charges though pristine jungle gorges, then winds around rocky curves on a wild, adventurous ride back to sea level waters.
Departs: 8:00am or 12:00pm (May to November)
Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, snacks and drinks
Bring: shorts, bathing suit, tennis or sandals suitable for rafting, small towel, waterproof camera, sun screen and bug spray
Manuel Antonio National Park: $54. Enjoy a leisurely hike with a highly trained, well-educated Costa Rican naturalist guide through the exotic tropical rainforest and 34 year old national treasure, the Manuel Antonio National Park.
Departs: 7:00am or 12:00pm
Includes: Transportation, bilingual guides and certified naturalists, en-trance fee, snacks and refreshments after the tour right near the beach
Bring: water, sun screen, camera, binoculars, and a towel
Horseback Riding to Tocori Waterfalls: $65. Enjoy learning about Costa Rica's exotic plants, rare wildlife and the history of Manuel Antonio while horseback riding through a private, family-owned ecological reserve at Tocori, just minutes away from Manuel Antonio. Take a relaxing ride to the Tocori Waterfalls to relax and swim in its pristine waters. Continue through the meandering Tocori streams to the family ranch for homemade meal.
Departs: 8:30am or 1:30pm
Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual guides, all equipment needed, a hot lunch or dinner, snacks and refreshments.
Bring: comfortable clothes, long pants, bathing suit, towel, hat, camera, bug spray, sun screen
Manuel Antonio Ecological Canopy Tour: $79. This ecologically and educationally focused canopy experience is geared towards a mix of adventure, nature and safety. It is excellent for individuals, families, or large groups, people of all ages will enjoy this adventure tour because of its variety, options and biodiversity.
Departs: 7:30am or 10:00am or 1:00 pm
Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual guides and naturalists, all equipment needed, security, great snacks and refreshments
Bring: Comfortable clothes, wear good hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes, hat, camera, bug spray, sun screen, and binoculars
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
First Class
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience is conveniently located close to the marvels of La Fortuna de San Carlos. The lodge itself is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and beautiful hot springs overlooking the Arenal Volcano.
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
Things to Know
- Any tips before I depart? Yes! We've compiled a handy checklist of everything you need to know before you go, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- I'm traveling solo. Can you help me find a roommate? Yes, you can connect with other travelers to share a room and avoid single occupancy rates.
- Can I make changes to my trip? Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions? To book this package, you must be 21 or older. Your traveling companions must be 6 or older at time of travel.
- Do I need a visa or any other documents? Please review the requirements about which documents you need before you travel.
- Should I purchase travel protection? Yes! Protect your travel investment with our travel protection plan, available to U.S. and Canadian residents (excluding overseas territories).
- What's the fine print? Review the terms & conditions for this package.
- What should I know about Costa Rica? Check out our guide for travel tips, the best time to go, blog posts, videos, and more.


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Partying with Scott all night was so fun! Now I'm suffering the Scott effect because I didn't get enough sleep.
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Glendale officials say they expect the city to end the fiscal year next month $3.9 million in the black — money that could be used to shore up worker compensation and other funds that are in severe need of replenishment.
In addition to the surplus for this year, officials this week said they are forecasting a $1 million to $2 million budget gap for fiscal year 2013-14, a far cry from the huge gaps in years past.
While the bulk of the surplus could go to bolster so-called internal service funds —workers compensation alone had a $17.7-million deficit as of last June — the council could also use the money to close the smaller projected budget gap, officials said.
"It is an intimately solvable problem, as opposed to last year," said City Manager Scott Ochoa at a City Council meeting Tuesday.
Last summer, the council was forced to close a $15.4-million budget gap mostly by reducing staff. The year before, several programs were cut to close an $18-million gap.
The city's thin financial margins, prompted by the protracted recession, were exacerbated by the loss of local redevelopment powers last year. In February 2012, state lawmakers ended the decades-old program that allowed cities to use increased property taxes from development in blighted areas. They did so to close the multibillion dollar budget gap facing California.
The projected surplus in Glendale this fiscal year comes after steep cutbacks at City Hall, including reducing the city workforce by 14% to about 1,600 employees through early retirements, eliminating vacant positions, and layoffs.
Increased property and sales taxes, a $1.9-million legal settlement and $1.1 million in gas-tax funding that can be used to pay for street maintenance projects have also had positive impacts.
While Glendale's budget may be balanced in the way that pays the bills and keeps the lights on, it will continue to be a challenge to fund other obligations, such as the internal service funds and future capital improvement projects, Ochoa said.
Rising pension costs also continue to be a problem. Last month, the California Public Employees' Retirement System, or CalPERS, increased the amount Glendale must pay for retirement benefits starting in 2015. That could boost the city's tab by $10 million to $15 million over five years, according to a city report.
Glendale's annual pension cost was $30.6 million last year.
The rising pension costs prompted Councilman Ara Najarian to request city officials let CalPERS know about Glendale's displeasure.
"Let them know we're not happy and maybe some other cities will follow us," Najarian said.
But Mayor Dave Weaver said the effort would be futile.
"I just can't believe Sacramento is going to listen to little ol' Glendale," he said.
The council is set to continue budget discussions throughout the month with the goal of approving the final spending plan on June 25.
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HAMPTON, Ga.—Senior runner Robert Willett finished 17th overall and earned All-Region honors at the NCAA South/Southeast Regional on Saturday, hosted by Emory at Nash Battlefield Farm in Hampton, Ga.
Willett clocked an 8K time of 26:43.60. Centre's John Kieffer won the regional with a time of 25:17.37.
For the women, freshman Katie Ann Bass was the top BSC finisher with a 6K time of 24:35.52, finishing 52nd in the field of 184 runners. Mary Baldwin College's Sophia Stone won the individual crown with a time of 22:03.69.
On the men's side, freshman John White was second for BSC, finishing 68th among the 160 competitors with a time of 28:05.18. Freshman Jordan McKnight was 79th (28:19.77), juniorChristian Clesi was 103rd (29:16.46), senior David Olsen was 105th (29:25.61), and sophomore Scotty Wild was 110th (29:40.98). As a team the Panthers were 13th; Lynchburg won the regional team title.
For the women, freshman Kelsey Holdbrooks was 57th (24:42.07), sophomore Victoria Ports was 124th (26:44.06), and sophomore Hallie Jordan was 128th (26:54.17). The women did not have enough individuals to notch a team score. Trinity University won the team regional crown.
"In his final cross country race for BSC, I could not have asked for a stronger effort from Robert," Head Coach Kenneth Cox said. "He put it all on the line and showed the kind of effort that we have witnessed for the last four seasons. Both Willett and Olsen will be hard to replace when it comes to leadership and dedication, but they are passing the torch on to our returners that will continue the tradition!"


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Okay, yes the "favourite" threads are overdone, but you know...I'm bored. I was wondering what the most entertaining PWG match you've seen, in terms of making you laugh/smile/just being flatout amused. It doesn't have to be the most technically sound.
One match I can't get over is from The Musical involving Hardkore Kidd against Lit and Deranged. There was just so many blownspots, the manager reviving the ref when HIS managee was down and out...Teddy Hart interfering a few times and doing it poorly and TREMENDOUS commentating admitting how shit it is. It holds a dear place in my heart.
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Some Social Security Offices Closing
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new congressional report says the Social Security Administration has been closing a record number of field offices, even as millions of baby boomers approach retirement.
The agency blames budget constraints.
As a result, seniors seeking information and help from the agency are facing increasingly long waits, in person and on the phone.
The report was done by the bipartisan staff of the Senate Special Committee on Aging. It says Social Security has closed 64 field offices since 2010, the largest number of closures in a five-year period in the agency's history. The agency has also closed 533 temporary mobile offices that often serve remote areas.
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Author Notes: Start the crust a couple of hours before you want to eat; it needs some time in the refrigerator and the freezer before it's baked. Better yet, make it in the morning or the night before so you only have to prepare the filling. You'll need a 9? tart pan with a removable bottom for this recipe. —Pinch&Swirl
Food52 Review: Pinch&Swirl's tart makes a full, satisfying meal when paired with a vegetable or salad. The crust comes together nicely, with the whole wheat flour adding flavor, and freezing it ensures that it won't shrink when baked. Even as quiches or savory tarts go, the filling is quite rich and would benefit from some acid (lemon juice or zest) or spring greens mixed in. In step 4, I'd recommend browning the bacon, setting it aside, and draining off all but one tablespoon of fat. Once the leeks and green garlic start to sweat, the bacon never crisps up and stays a little soggy in the finished tart. —EmilyC
Serves: 6/8
For the crust:
cup white whole wheat flour (120 grams)
cup unbleached, all-purpose flour (68 grams)
teaspoon fine sea salt
tablespoons very cold, unsalted butter (5 ounces, 1 cube plus 2 tablespoons), cut into 10 or 12 pieces
egg, beaten
For the filling:
strips bacon, diced
large leeks (white parts), sliced in half lengthwise, then across into 1/8? strips
tablespoons chopped green garlic
pinch fine sea salt
cup sour cream
teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded
- To make the tart crust, add both flours and salt to the bowl of a food processor; pulse a few times to combine. Sprinkle butter over top and pulse several times until the largest butter pieces you see are a bit larger than a pea. Pour egg over flour mixture and pulse several times, until clumps begin to form. Turn mixture out onto a work surface. Quickly gather the dough together into a ball, knead it just enough so that you can form it into a 6" disc. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, transfer the tart dough to a work surface lightly sprinkled with flour. Roll dough into a 12 inch round; lift and turn the dough often to keep it from sticking. Place your rolling pin over one end of the dough round and roll it up. Unroll the dough over a 9" tart pan with a removable bottom, doing your best to center it. Gently press dough on bottom and sides of pan (patch any torn or short areas); trim dough to 1/2 inch overhang. Fold overhang to create a double-thick edge and pierce all over with a fork. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 1/2 an hour, preferably longer (see headnote).
- When you're ready to bake the crust, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim a piece of foil to fit and place on bottom crust. Cover foil with pie weights (whole beans that you don't plan to cook work well too). Bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and weights. Return crust to oven and reduce heat to 375 degrees; bake 20 minutes more. Remove from oven and set aside. (If your filling is ready, you can pour it right in and bake.)
- For the filling, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook and stir until fat begins to render, about 3 minutes. Add leeks, green garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook and stir about 10 minutes more, until leeks and garlic are soft and bacon is cooked through. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, thyme, and pepper. Stir in Gruyere and bacon mixture. Pour into crust and bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or until set in the center.
- Remove from oven; transfer to serving platter and garnish with thyme sprigs. Slice into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
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I had about three months where both my kiddos went down for naps at the same time and that quiet time I had was soooo nice. Now, though, my little princess has decided she no longer wants to take naps and pretty much only has about 15 minutes of "rest time" before she dances downstairs and tells me that nap time is over. So instead of my quiet time, we have art/craft time together...which has turned out to be great one-on-one time for us (although I still miss that occasional solitude, you know!).
We're all ready for Fall so today we did some apple printing. We tried this last year, but Sweet Girl wasn't really into it that much. She had much more fun this time!
First she stamped red apple prints all over the paper.
Then she added a little green stem and some leaves to the tops of the apples.
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|Atop one of the walls of Gobwin Knob, Parson stands among a group of archers. He has a hand up to his chin an a thoughtful expression on his face as he looks at an arrow which hangs in midair nearby. Beyond the walls the countryside stretches into the distance.
Title: ERFWORLD Book 2: Love Is A Battlefield
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Situation Room Notes 7
Off-Turn Tactics
Asked Jack to help me with the specifics about what you can and can't do when it's not your turn.
Main things you can't do are things that involve other hexes. Can't move to other hexes (because of zero move, exceptions possible using Turnamancy). Can't attack across other hexes, including spells and archery.
There's a lot you can do, though. Even at night, when it's nobody's turn, you can spend money. So you can upgrade a city for example, as long as there's no enemy units in it.
Casters can also spend juice, doing most things casters do: make scrolls, items, golems, uncroak, turn Schmuckers to gems (or vice versa but that doesn't cost juice), upgrade units, etc.
Spells are trickier. Most can't be cast unless there are enemy units in the same hex/city, but some like Lookamancy and Thinkagrams can be cast anytime.
Planning, communications, some forms of scouting, take-offs and landings of flyers (within the hex or a city you control) are all possible off-turn. You can lay some traps. You can restack all you want.
So you're not completely helpless, which opens up a lot of possibilities (and some problems).
City Zones and Hex Boundaries
Talking about this stuff got us on hex boundaries. Archers and city ballistic engines can shoot across hex boundaries on their turn. But when it's not their turn they can only shoot enemy units in the same hex (or city zone if their side doesn't own the city), or as defense when your city is being attacked.Same thing goes for some natural attacks like dwagon breath. Can't park your reds on a hex border and fry enemies in the adjoining hex. Breath is blocked at the hex boundary or the boundary of a city zone. Arrows just freeze in midair. I had to go see that for myself.
- ^ "It's Raining Men" is a 1979 song written by Paul Jabara and Paul Shaffer and popularized by The Weather Girls.


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Hospital keeps serving community
When a group of locals first discussed building a hospital in Park City, what ultimately became the Park City Medical Center, some community members had their doubts. But as the hospital turned three years old this year and with Intensive Care Unit construction starting in December, the Park City Medical Center has won over locals and visitors alike.
"Before we did the initial feasibility studies, so many people would ask us, 'Why would we want hospital here,'" said Vern Cooley, an Orthopedic Surgeon and early supporter of the hospital. "They would say there were world-class hospitals 30 minutes away in Salt Lake City, that the project would be a waste of land, money and resources, that another big building would create traffic.
"We did several studies to show individuals in community who were opposed (to the hospital) that a community hospital does not detract from a community, rather it adds value."
In its three years, the Park City Medical Center has admitted 27,664 emergency room patients, donated $6,378,361 in charity care, delivered more than 700 babies and served 219,214 out patients, said Amy Roberts, the public relations director for the hospital. And the popularity of the local hospital is only growing as more services are added.
"We started as this little scrap of dirt," Roberts said. "And it was controversial. We had to come in and prove ourselves, and I think we've been able to do that To see how much we've grown in three years, that feels very special."
Including original construction costs, the Park City Medical Center has invested $87,000,000 in facilities, services and equipment, providing medical care for locals and out-of-towners alike. In fact, over its three years the hospital has treated patients from 98 countries, from Germany to Japan, Roberts added.
Cooley said every year patients who injure themselves and need orthopedic care are surprised by the level of care in his clinic.
Last year, one patient with a serious knee injury was in town for the Sundance Film Festival to support his daughter, who helped produce a film in the festival, Cooley said. At first, he was debating whether or not he should fly home to New York or receive care in Salt Lake City.
"We were able to completely take care of him at the local hospital," he said, "which was so convenient. His daughter was able to stay and do her work and he was comfortable. There was no driving back and forth through the canyon. And when he got home, he called me to say thank you. He said we took a bad situation, and made it as good a situation as possible.
"And that is just a visitor standpoint, not even a local's point of view."
When the hospital first opened on September 15, 2009, it offered a handful of important services, including an emergency room, labor and delivery, imaging such as x-ray and CT scanning, physical therapy and limited surgical services.
That was when the Park City Medical Center first opened.
In its three years, the hospital has added an improved breast health center, urology services, more options in general surgery and plastic surgery, pain management services, a complete, world-class orthopedics unit and even a wellness center.
"This hospital has one of the highest patient-satisfaction scores in the country," Roberts said. "Our patients respond with feedback telling us they enjoy their experience here."
"Patients are covered, quite literally, from head to toe."
On December 3rd, the Park City Medical Center is scheduled to begin construction of an Intensive Care Unit, a project the hospital has been raising funds for since it first opened. The $2 million ICU was fully funded this year and the first phase is expected to be completed between April and June 2013, with available services in July 2013.
Though funding is not yet underway, the hospital hopes to campaign to add cardiovascular services next.
"We like to say that we are Summit County's hospital," Roberts said, "but we're open to the world."
UPDATED: Park City Planning Commission approves Woodside Park housing development
The Park City Planning Commission on Wednesday approved a City Hall workforce or otherwise restricted housing development slated for the northern reaches of Old Town.


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A social group made up of residents from Hanover Court in Dunfermline has been awarded £2,000 by Lintel Trust to support an exciting programme of events aimed at combating social isolation and loneliness. The Hanover Court Social Group was formed last year by 20 of the sheltered housing development's residents. The group's aim is to […]
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