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Published 8/27, updated 8/29.
Microsoft is now talking about the cause and scope of this past weekend's WGA outage. As expected, the problem was indeed Microsoft's WGA "validation service," which Microsoft says began experiencing problems processing validation requests on Friday, around 3:30 PM Pacific Time. The outage was caused by "human error."
Alex Kochis, a Microsoft senior product manager for WGA, says that Microsoft learned of the outage "through a combination of posts to our forum and customer support." The company is now working to improve its monitoring so that it does not need to rely on customer notification in the event of future WGA problems.
The failure was caused when "preproduction code" was sent to the production WGA servers. "The production servers had not yet been upgraded with a recent change to enable stronger encryption/decryption of product keys during the activation and validation processes," Kochis says. "The result of this is that the production servers declined activation and validation requests that should have passed."
Even though this situation was fixed within 30 minutes, the effects on the WGA processing system could not be reversed as quickly. "While the issue affecting activations was fixed in less than thirty minutes (by rolling back the changes), the effect of the preproduction code on our validation service continued after the rollback took place," he said.
The scope of systems affected is considerable, yet only a fraction of the world's installed Windows user base were affected. "Our data shows that fewer than 12,000 systems were affected worldwide and that many of those have already revalidated and are fixed," said Kochis on the WGA blog. "This is encouraging news but we want to emphasize that one bad customer experience is one too many and that we're committed to learning from this experience and working to prevent this type of event from occurring again."
In a more recent update, Kochis says that it's wrong to call this failure an "outage" because the servers were not down; they were just functioning incorrectly. Kochis says that were the servers completely down, clients would not have been misidentified as having pirated software. The good news is that Microsoft's system appears to be more fault-tolerant than we thought, at least in theory. Spinning whether or not this was an "outage" seems like an academic point, but Microsoft's emphasis here is that this failure was due to a very specific set of conditions that it believes won't be repeated.
Windows Vista users who failed validation would have had the Aero user interface, ReadyBoost, and Windows Defender disabled, although Defender (like Windows Update) will still function for "critical" scans and updates. Kochis says that the reduced-functionality mode was not triggered for users because no 30-day grace period had been passed.
Kochis also said that the company is going to look into why some of its support techs told users that a fix would not be forthcoming until Tuesday.


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A designer's D.C. home is filled with creative solutions to practical problems.
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Necessity is to creative types as a basketball court is to Michael Jordan, both a challenge and the ultimate inspiration. Slam-dunk interior design wouldn't spring to life without it-certainly not the intelligently hard-working, uniquely good-looking kind that graces the new home of Washington, D.C., designer Skip Sroka.
"When we were building our house, we decided we didn't want separate living and family rooms but one big living room where we would spend time," says Skip. "We didn't want to debate, should we have drinks in this room or that one." Yet that's where agreement ended. Skip and fashion executive John Kammeier, though partners for 23 years, had disparate visions of how their living room should function. John wanted it equipped with a TV and a bar; Skip, not so much.
"I don't mind TVs and bars in a family room, but not in the living room," the designer says. His challenge was to somehow unify and gratify their opposing needs without compromising either one. "I created something that made us both happy," he reveals.
His creative solution is an exquisitely paneled pale wood wall that opens to reveal a fully stocked bar. When the bar is closed, only beautiful, seamless paneling is on view. When the panels are thrown open-party time!
"It's my favorite design in the house," Skip admits. "Kind of baroque-meets-21st century."
He conceived the design by first studying the exteriors of structures built in English baroque style. "I noticed, especially at the exterior front doors, they did these very intricate patterns in stone. I decided to translate stone to wood for a contemporary adaptation. I came up with a pattern and did the geometry so it would make sense in a white-lacquered, two-dimensional design."
To grant John's request for functionality and at the same time honor his own aesthetic, Skip also concealed a flat-panel TV behind the large gilt-frame mirror above the living room fireplace. But hang on. These are just the beginning of his inventive solutions to practical problems.
In the library-shown above-Skip played more hide-and-seek with two built-in desks that pull out from chair-rail moldings and concealed file drawers that pop out from the wainscoting. Both units are symmetrically positioned on either side of a pair of big French doors leading from the foyer. "We each wanted a place to work, but we didn't want to have a mess to clean up every time the doorbell rang," explains Skip.
Drawing from his background in industrial design, he "planned the library wall grid to within 1/16th of an inch," he explains. "I like grids-I think that 20 years from now, they will still stand the test of time." Tweaking the traditional concept of a wood-paneled library, he chose faux leather instead of wood as the primary wall material, which he then fashioned into a grid. "I knew I didn't want a typical wood-paneled library. I wanted to make it more tactile. I have no idea where I get my ideas. This one probably resulted from a project I had just completed for clients, using mohair inserts in wood paneling and then adding matching mohair draperies."
A kindred backdrop for leather books, the faux leather imparts warmth essential for a library, but its plumped-up padding also adds a cushion of comfort that goes beyond the norm. And while raising the room's warmth, the inventive wall grid also ups the cool factor. Nailheads neatly trim each square of the grid, reinforcing the precision of the geometry.
"I didn't want the nailheads to become overly decorative," notes Skip, "so I avoided any kind of swirling pattern that would draw attention to them. I believe it's better to tear a design down a little bit and get to its essence, especially with backgrounds."
Elsewhere in the home, Skip ingeniously hid electronics and small appliances or fit them so glove-tight into shelves they appear to have sprouted organically. A microwave disappears into a kitchen cabinet; a TV in the kitchen fits between shelves so snugly only 1/8 inch of air hovers in between. Another TV is behind a hinged painting in the master bath's bookcase, allowing viewing from the tub. Even the foyer is not what it appears: "An entire panel pops open that houses all of the AV (audio-visual) stuff," observes Skip.
It's not brain surgery, he insists, though his solutions do require a cooperation of left and right lobes, as they are equal parts inspiration and math. "Can you tell my background is industrial design?" he laughs as he talks about the painstaking geometrical precision of his creations. "But, basically, I just think there are a lot of practical things we use in our lives that we need to hide. That's what I've done here."
Interior design: Skip Sroka, CID, ASID, Sroka Design Inc., 7307 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 214, Bethesda, MD 20816; 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Architect: Anne Decker, Anne Decker Architects, 5019 Wilson Lane, 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814; 301/652-0106, annedeckerarchitects.com.
Builder: Gibson Builders, 5185 MacArthur Blvd. N.W., Suite 210, Washington, DC 20016; 202/364-1555, gibsonbuilders.com.
Photography: Werner Straube
Produced by Eileen A. Deymier
Mantel (designed by Skip Sroka): Sroka Design, 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Fireplace screen: Decorative Crafts, 800/431-4455, decorativecrafts.com. Available through Sroka Design, 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Sconces: antique.
Chair left of mantel ("Washu Chair" #PB9930, by Powell & Bonnell): Dennis Miller Assoc., 212/684-0070, dennismiller.com.
Glass-top end table: Sroka Design, 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Floor lamp (by Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Chair to right of mantel: BSG, Buying Service Group Inc., 301/263-9300, buy4designers.com.
Skip gave the library verve by using faux leather rather than wood for paneling. The coffee table is his own design, as is the lamp on the right. The delightful mod klismos chair is by Donghia.
Sofa ("Ariel Series" #6884): R. Jones & Assoc., 214/951-0091, rjones.com.
Sofa fabric (discontinued): Arc-Com Fabrics Inc., 800/223-5466, arc-com.com.
Pillows: Clarence House, 800/803-2850, clarencehouse.com.
Coffee table (custom, by Skip Sroka): Sroka Design, 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Chair at left of sofa: BSG, Buying Service Group Inc., 301/263-9300, buy4designers.com.
End table left of sofa: Eric Brand, 650/259-0207, ericbrand.com.
Lamp on end table (discontinued): Donghia, 914/662-2377, donghia.com.
Art on end table (from Prague, Czechoslovakia): owner's collection.
End table to right of sofa: Global Views, 888/956-0030, golobalviews.com.
Lamp on end table: Sroka Design, 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Drapery ("Lavish"/Chocolate #26837-6); drapery trim ("Soho Braid"/Subway #TA5361-6): Kravet, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Woodwork (designed by Skip Sroka): fabricated by Metropolitan Woodworking, 301/322-3417, metropolitanwoodworking.com.
Wall upholstery (designed by Skip Sroka): fabricated by Al Soussan, Custom Furniture & Wall Upholstery, 301/216-1520, wallsupholstered.com.
Light fixture (vintage Orrefors, by Quotient); area rug (custom): Sroka Design, 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Chair at right ("Anziano Chair" #90002): Donghia, 914/662-2377, donghia.com.
A built-in desk is one of a pair in the library that pull out from the chair rail on either side of the doorway to the foyer. File drawers are concealed in the wainscoting.
A beguiling mix in the entry hall includes an antique mirror, bookends from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Shop, and chairs from Target.
Chest; pair of vases: Sroka Design, 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Pair of chairs: Target, target.com.
Mirror: antique.
Flower holder: Niermann Weeks, 212/319-7979, niermannweeks.com.
Small bookends: Metropolitan Museum of Art Shop, 800/468-7386, store.metmuseum.org.
Paint ("Print Room Yellow" #69): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, farrow-ball.com.
A warm neutral wall covering by Schumacher sets the stage for relaxation in the living room. Skip designed the area rug; the coffee table is by Salvations Architectural Furnishings.
Wall covering ("Fidenza Ground"/Natural #528940): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Upholstered sofa; blue pillows on sofa: owner's collection.
Gold-patterned pillows on sofa: Brunschwig & Fils, 800/538-1880, brunschwig.com.
Burgundy pillow: antique.
Coffee table ("Greek Key Coffee Table" #CT10): Salvations Architectural Furnishings, 301/445-1400, salvationsaf.com.
Bowl on coffee table (blue with gold); footed bowl (antique); box (antique); pair of chairs (antique); right end table (antique): owner's collection.
Left end table: La Barge Inc., 336/812-2420, labargeinc.com.
Table lamps: Grant Antiques, 301/215-9292, grantantiques.com.
Drapery (cream linen): Norbar Fabrics, 800/645-8501, norbarfabrics.com. Drapery trim (Tweeded Braid"/Camel #TA5214-16): Kravet, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Shade fabric ("Ravenna Embroidery"/Bone #64742): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Area rug (custom): Sroka Design, 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Art behind sofa (by David Shapiro): Bill Lowe Gallery, 404/352-8114. lowegallery.com.
The handsome wood-trimmed chair to the left of the living room fireplace is by BSG; on the table beside it, an urn lamp by Sirmos nods to classicism. Antique sconces flank a mirror that conceals a flat-panel TV.
Mantel (designed by Skip Sroka): fabricated by Concrete Jungle, 301/874-1001, concretejungleonline.com.
Mirror: custom.
Sconces: antique.
Lounge chair; pillow on lounge chair; floor lamp: owner's collection.
Chair to left of mantel: BSG, Buying Service Group Inc., 301/263-9300, buy4designers.com.
Round table (antique); chair to right of round table (antique): owner's collection.
Urn lamp (Siramos); rug (custom): through Sroka Design, 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Daybed; pillow on daybed: owner's collection.
Armoire/bar cabinet (designed by Skip Sroka): Sroka Design, 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Skip's ingenious solution to avoiding the off-putting look of a bar in the living room: Now you see it . . .
. . . now you don't. The beautiful paneling conceals the bar when it's not in use.
"I think there are a lot of practical things we use in our lives that we need to hide," Skip says. "That's what I've done here."
A find from Paris, the dining room's colorful chandelier illuminates Limoges dinnerware and a mirror from Friedman Brothers Decorative Arts. The wall covering is by Paul Montgomery Studio.
Wall covering: Paul Montgomery Studio, 540/337-6600, paulmontgomery.com.
Table: owner's collection.
Chairs: BSG Inc., Buying Service Group Inc., 301/263-9300, buy4designers.com.
Buffet (Lucien Rollin Collection): William Switzer & Assoc., 212/207-8332, lucienrollin.com.
Mirror ("The Cottingham Park" #6804, Traditional Collection): Friedman Brothers Decorative Arts, 800/327-1065, friedmanmirrors.com.
Chandelier (from Paris): owner's collection.
Sconces: antique.
Blue-and-white urn on pedestal; blue vase on table; chargers (Limoges); dinnerware (Limoges); salad plates (vintage) owner's collection.
Napkin rings (discontinued): Dransfield & Ross, 212/741-7278, dransfieldandross.biz. Yellow glassware: antique.
Crystal candlesticks: Tiffany & Co., tiffany.com.
Crystal candlesticks: antique.
The light and airy kitchen features Wood-Mode cabinetry and Electrolux appliances.
Cabinetry: Wood-Mode, 877/635-7500, wood-mode.com. Cooktop: Electrolux, 877/435-3287, electroluxappliances.com. Hood: Vent-a-Hood, 800/331-2492, ventahood.com. Countertop: Durango marble.
Chandelier over island: vintage.
Crisp white shelving with a blue-painted interior showcases Skip's McCoy pottery collection.
Wall paint ("Harbor Haze" #2136-60); ceiling paint ("Hollingsworth Green" #HC-141): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Table ("Dakota Glass Dining Table"): Julian Chichester, 336/886-2454, julianchichester.co.uk.
Chairs: owner's collection.
Chair fabric ("Shira"/Citron #P9080): Pindler & Pindler, 805/531-9090, pindler.com.
Chair trim (2-inch Flat Tape #7242-84): Duralee Fabrics, 800/275-3872, duralee.com.
Pottery collection (McCoy pottery): owner's collection.
Dinnerware: Bloomingdales, bloomingdales.com.
Green glassware: Crate & Barrel, 800/996-9960, crateandbarrel.com.
Soft blues and greens envelop the guest bedroom in serenity. Linens on the inviting bed are by Frette, and the classic lamps are by Visual Comfort. The night tables and armoire are antiques.
Bed (custom, by Skip Sroka): Sroka Design, 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Bed linens: Frette, 212/299-0400, frette.com.
Decorative pillow on bed: owner's collection.
Night tables: antique.
Table lamps (by Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Art over bed: owner's collection.
Armoire: antique.
Carpet: Godfrey Hirst, 800/480-7134, godfreyhirst.com.
Mural panels: Kay Jones, 310/347-7877, kayjonesmurals.com.
Striped chair: owner's collection.
Blue chair: antique.
Wall color ("Simply White" #OC-117); ceiling color ("Whispering Spring" #2136-70): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
The striped chair is part of the designer's personal collection.
A TV is hidden behind a painting that's positioned in front of the bookshelves in this serene, understated bath. The classic fixtures are by Kohler.
Tub; fixtures ("Pinstripe"): Kohler, 800/456-4537, kohler.com. Tub surround: Wood-Mode, 877/635-7500, wood-mode.com. Blinds: Hunter Douglas, 800/789-0331, hunterdouglas.com.
Trim and ceiling paint ("Mink" #2112-10): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Flooring: Crema Marfil with Emperador Brown.
Skip designed the ottoman in his restful bedroom, where the focal point is a striking fireplace with tile by Michael Berman through Walker Zanger. Bed linens are by Frette, and the strié wall finish is by Monkton Studios. The round mirror is an antique.
Bed: Sroka Design, 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Headboard fabric: leather. Bed linens: Frette, 212/299-0400, frette.com.
Upholstered bench; art over bed; night table; table lamp: owner's collection.
Fireplace tile ("Marquis Octagon & Rectangle," Studio Moderne Collection by Michael Berman): Walker Zanger, walkerzanger.com.
Carpet: Masland, 800/633-0468, maslandcarpets.com.
Wall finish (strié): Monkton Studios, 410/343-0238, monktonstudios.com.
Pair of chairs: Beachley, out of business.
Pillows on lounge chairs: Brunschwig & Fils, 800/538-1880, brunschwig.com.
Ottoman (custom): Sroka Design, 301/263-9100, srokadesign.com.
Ottoman fabric: Brunschwig & Fils, 800/538-1880, brunschwig.com.
Round mirror: antique.
Designer Skip Sroka's traditional new home.
Skip Sroka with sweet-faced Lucky, a papillon-sheltie-corgi mix.

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Kudos & Kindness: Bread & Broth salutes dental group
Bread & Broth was very fortunate to have the Genasci and Stigers Family Dentistry group sponsor the Adopt A Day of Nourishment on Feb. 3. It was a busy night for the Bread & Broth volunteers and enthusiastically assisting them were Dr. Lee Anne Stigers, Dr. Jon Helman, dental assistant Alejandra Quirarte and patient coordinator Lisa Mascitelli.
Thanks to the evening's generous sponsors, the versatile Bread & Broth cooks provided the evening's dinner guests with a wide variety of tasty food which included sloppy Joes, stuffed green peppers, veggies, crab salad, fruit salad, crab alfredo and apple salad.
"The food was amazing and delicious," Dr. Stigers said. "The team did a great job."
According to the Bread & Broth volunteers, the Genasci/Stigers sponsor crew also did a great job bagging "giveaways," cheerfully greeting the guests and filling their trays and helping with the dinner's cleanup. "Enhancing smiles for a lifetime" is the Genasci/Stigers motto and by hosting the evening's meal, they also brought smiles to the dinner guests' faces.
"It's an eye opener to see how many people are in need in this community," Dr. Helman observed. By supporting Bread & Broth's weekly Monday evening dinner serving, the Genasci/Stigers Family Dental Care group took a positive step to help their fellow community members. Bread & Broth would like to salute our evening's sponsor for their generosity of spirit and financial donation.
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Functional Food Ingredients Market: Consumers Make Beeline amid High Health Benefit Awareness and Successful Marketing Strategies
Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/24/2017 -- BASF SE, Cargill, Inc., and Associated British Foods PLC were the dominant names in the global functional food ingredients market for 2015. Their collective share of 52.8% speaks a lot about the consolidated nature of the global functional food ingredients market, especially due to the stronger presence of these players in developed economies. There also exist a large number of local players across all regions that have to compete with the key players.
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As per a report published by Transparency Market Research, the global functional food ingredients market is in a state of consolidation, especially by larger and prominent players with local entities in terms of mergers, acquisitions, and aggressive marketing strategies. In terms of revenue, the global functional food ingredients market is expected to reach 20.35 bn by the end of 2016, and is expected to reach US$32.40 bn by 2024, after expanding at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2016 to 2024. In terms of volume, the global functional food ingredients market is expected to advance at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2016 to 2024.
High Nutritional Value of Functional Foods Attracts Large Volume of Consumers Globally
"The leading factor contributing to the growth of the global functional food ingredients market is the advantages that it holds over conventional foods and diets. Studies conducted in the recent past had already shown the effectiveness of functional foods in the intake of nutritive supplements. This was followed by a quickly-growing demographic of consumers from each economic class favoring functional foods amid a growing concern for personal health. Consumers are showing signs of slowly progressing towards healthier foods over convenience and junk foods. One change in perspective especially visible in developed economies is the perception of a food cabinet as a medicine cabinet, as more and more consumers are stocking up their food supplies at home on the basis of completing a wholesome diet. This is instrumental in bringing the growing variety of functional foods into the kitchens of common consumers," states a TMR analyst.
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An interesting factor augmenting the global functional food ingredients market is the incorporation of elements of functional nutrition into convenience foods. There is a growing number of convenience foods available in the market today that can help consumer save time taken to eat while adding a heavily marketed nutritive aspect rather than the conventional path of taste and appeal. Players from the food and beverages industry are also progressing fast into research and development efforts to improve the taste of functional foods and to incorporate them in a wider array of food and beverage types.
Regulations Continue to Hinder Functional Foods Production
Foods especially are heavily controlled in terms of approval and regional distribution by several regulatory bodies. These regulations are based on the safety of consumption of foods by several social demographics and age groups, along with the use of permissible flavorings and food colors. Organizations such as the FDA and the UN's FAO are constantly monitoring the usage of chemicals in foods and being a new market, the global functional food ingredients market is under strict scrutiny. This will increase the pressure on manufacturers to obtain approvals before manufacture and distribution and adds to the time taken for a food product to reach shelves.
"The emerging economies are currently of very high value to players from the global functional food ingredients market. China, Brazil, India, and other nations in the similar economic state of intense growth are revealing the perfect audience for healthy foods and nutritional supplements, within a growing working class that holds a growing amount of disposable income. This will continue to be a field of great opportunities for functional food ingredients manufacturers, also due to the relatively relaxed regulations in the Asia Pacific and Latin America," adds the analyst.


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Safely deploying on the cutting edge
This talk will cover how we do deployments. It is the first deployment system that I've been happy with, which says a lot. It is a system that we have been evolving over the last 6 months or so, and has made our developers lives a lot easier. There are a few different points that make it successful, as well as useful.
Interestingly, there is very little Django specific about this setup. It is how we deploy Django applications, but we also deploy flask and standard WSGI applications using the same framework. A slightly modified version of the code is also used to deploy our Java applications, so the tooling is genericly useful for more than just Django programmers
The talk will have 4 parts, that will cover the following:
- The process around Version Control that we use
- The tooling to deploy the code
- The environment that the code gets deployed in to
- The process of deploying the code across all of our servers, a subset at a time
The first part is that we manage our source code in a specific fashion. It's a pretty standard git branching model, where we have a master branch that is the latest stable code. All on-going work is done on feature branches. Then we have a production branch that is what is currently in production. Each push to production is tagged with the date. Git allows us to keep a record of the history of development in one place.
Next, to actually handle the deployment of the code to the servers, we're using Fabric. To show the full power of the system, we might normally run a command like fab host:web-0 deploy:airship restart:airship monitor:airship. This is mostly abstracted out from people in the day to day use of the system. The deployment system has the following features:
- Updating source code checkouts
- Making VCS tags
- Deploying code
- Migrating the database
- Updating media files
- Restarting services
- Rolling back to the previous version
- Allowing the person deploying the ability to easier monitor logs/status of services
- One command "smart deploys"
The python environment that things are deployed into is a fully standardized setup using supervisord and gunicorn, along with a number of other helper utilities. It integrates into the init.d system on the host, so that normal management commands work. Each service that we deploy has it's own environment, which I'll go into more depth on.
Finally, We are also working on a system that will allow us to automatically health check deployments and automatically rollback the deployment if we are seeing elevated error rates. We handle deploying the code to a "canary" system first, then roll it out to half our servers, then the other half. This system is implemented currently at the prototype level, but should be in production use before the talk is given.


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In a blink, it seems, the summer is just about over. And while most of our attention may be focused on the projected path of Tropical Storm Emily right now, there is another important event about to return to the islands again.
On Monday morning, local youngsters will flock to The Sanibel School as the 2011-12 academic year begins. Whether you're a school-aged child, the parent of a student or even if your days of reading, writing and arithmetic are long since past, the beginning of another school year is a special time.
It's also a time to pay special attention on the roadways.
Throughout the summer, drivers along Sanibel-Captiva Road may have become complacent when passing school, maintaining the posted 35 mph speed limit along that stretch of roadway. However, with school about to be back in session, drivers should pay special attention to the caution lights during the morning and afternoon drop-off/pick-up times.
When the yellow lights are blinking - typically from 7:30 and 8 a.m. during the morning and 1:45 and 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon - the speed limit in the area of The Sanibel School is 20 mph, which is strictly enforced by the Sanibel Police Department.
Parents are also requested to do their part in preparing their children to get back on their "normal" school routine. Here are a couple of helpful "Be Safe At School" reminders:
Instruct your kids to always walk, bike or travel with a friend, both going to and coming home from school. Always follow sidewalks or proper bike paths; never take a "short cut."
Never let your children talk to strangers or people they may not be familiar with. If they encounter a stranger, have them walk away immediately - with a friend or a group of friends - until they reach a safe place.
If your child sees somebody following them, instruct them to move as quickly as possible to somewhere they feel safe.
Children should never hitchhike or accept a ride from a stranger.
If your child carries a cell phone, have your number(s) programmed in their contact list. In case of an emergency, tell them to dial 9-1-1.
Starting the school year off right is everybody's top priority, so we encourage everyone to make every effort to "Be Safe At School," this year and always.
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Lewis Hamilton has promised he will not be seeking revenge against Nico Rosberg following his Mercedes team-mate's actions in Sunday's controversial Belgian Grand Prix.
All-out war has now broken out between Hamilton and Rosberg in this season's Formula One world title fight following the events that unfolded at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Hamilton claimed the lap-two collision between the duo was engineered "on purpose" by Rosberg to "make a point", while the German says his version of events is very different.
The incident ultimately forced Hamilton to retire, and with Rosberg going on to finish runner-up, the Briton is now 29 points adrift in the drivers' standings with seven races remaining. Hamilton, though, has vowed to keep it clean in his bid to claw back the deficit, and that there will be no retaliation.
"The weekend was damaging," said Hamilton. "I don't know how I'm going to get back those 29 points, but what I do know is I've a great group of people behind me.
"The poor guys on my side of the garage have had quite a lot of bad races.
"But I know with their support and that of the fans, the fact we've a great car, a great team and we should be finishing one-two, I really hope I can bring them some good results moving forwards.
"Whatever the case I will always put the team first and I won't take anything into my own hands."
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Shingles is a painful rash caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, and there are about 1 million episodes of it in the United States every year. If you've ever had chicken pox, you are at risk for developing shingles – and your risk increases with age, especially over the age of 50 and increasing thereafter. Recently issued guidelines are now recommending immunization for all individuals over the age of 60 with a vaccine designed to prevent shingles, even if they've previously had an episode of shingles and even if they have a chronic medical illness. The vaccine has been available in the United States since May of 2006 and is called Zostavax. It is made using the same virus that's in the chicken pox vaccine, which is routinely given to children and has been in use since 1995.
You'd think that if you ever had chicken pox you should be immune to another infection caused by the same virus, but that's not the case with shingles. When you get the chicken pox virus, which is called varicella zoster virus (a type of herpes virus), rather than disappearing, it takes up permanent residence in certain nerve cells (cranial and spinal nerves). In most people, the virus remains dormant and inactive and never causes any trouble. In up to about 20 to 30 percent of people, however, the chicken pox virus living in the nerve cells becomes reactivated and causes shingles. This rarely happens before age 50 because the immune system keeps the virus in check. But as we age, this natural immunity begins to wane and the risk of developing shingles goes up steadily. That's why you need to be vaccinated; to boost your immunity against the virus hiding in your nerve cells.
No one knows exactly what causes the virus to reawaken in some people but not others, but recent studies suggest a genetic predisposition, because more people who get shingles have a close relative who had it and their risk was further increased if more than one family member had shingles. Another risk factor for shingles is a compromised immune system, which can be caused by immune suppressing medications or illnesses, cancer chemotherapy or HIV infection.
Shingles causes a painful blistering rash on one side of the body. The rash is typically on the trunk (chest, upper or lower back) but it can also occur on the face (infections near the eye can permanently affect vision). It often spreads in a band-like pattern as the virus moves from the central nerve cell out along the nerve fiber. The pain can be mild to severe and can precede the rash by a few days. The rash can be accompanied by fever, feeling lousy and/or headache. After a few days, the blisters open and can become infected with bacteria, but typically crust over within a week to 10 days, with complete healing within three to four weeks (there can be permanent scarring or skin discoloration).
In about 10 to 15 percent of cases, the pain persists even after the rash and other symptoms have passed. This is called post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), and it can last for months to years – and while it may resolve over time, it can also be extremely debilitating and difficult to treat. More information about shingles, including pictures, can be found in the HealthTalk Encyclopedia.
Because shingles is common, painful and potentially serious (causing debilitating PHN or vision loss), it is now recommended that everyone over the age of 60 be immunized against it (even if you had chicken pox in the past or already had an episode of shingles). The vaccine does not eliminate the risk of developing shingles, but it has been shown to reduce the rate of its occurrence and, in those who still get it, to reduce its severity and duration – and, importantly, to reduce the chance of developing PHN.
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Venema, a Dutch Mennonite family particularly found in Friesland, both Mennonite and non-Mennonite. Arnoldus (Nolle) Abelsz Venema, b. ca. 1739 at Buitenpost, d. 1801 at Ameland, married to Sientje Kramer, at first a peddler, later a shopkeeper, was a preacher of the Mennonite congregation of Rottevalle ca. 1761-1762, the Flemish (Foppe Ones) church on the island of Ameland 1762-1768, at Norden in East Friesland, Germany, 1768-1774, Aalsmeer 1774-1783, Rottevalle 1783-89, Ameland again 1789-d.1801. Returning from Nes, where he had preached on a winter night, he vanished without trace; he probably drowned in the sea in the darkness. Being a self-made man, he was one of those untrained preachers who with great love and no less ability served the church with much blessing. His brother Aldert Abelsz Venema was a preacher at Rottevalle ca. 1774-d.1788. Another member of this family was Tjebbe Wiegers Venema, b. 1789, d. 29 February 1856, at Aalsmeer. In 1818 he was appointed ministerial candidate by the Conference of Friesland, serving 1819-d.1856 in the Aalsmeer Zijdweg congregation. He was a man of little education; by private study he learned some German, French, and English. But under his leading the congregation flourished. In Gorter's Doopsgezinde Lectuur of 1856 he published a paper, "Overzicht van alle Doopsgezinden op aarde." A Venema was for many years a secretary-treasurer of the Dantumawoude congregation in the early 20th century.
Cate, Steven Blaupot ten. Geschiedenis der Doopsgezinden in Friesland. Leeuwarden: W. Eekhoff, 1839: 233.
De Zondagsbode XXIV (1910-11): Nos. 49, 51, and 52.
Doopsgezinde Bijdragen (1872): 38 f.; (1889): 17, 18, 25; (1890): 26; (1895): 81 f., 84.
Gorter's Doopsgezinte Lectuur. Kerknieuws (1856): 29 f. (1858): 3 f.
Hoop Scheffer, Jacob Gijsbert de. Inventaris der Archiefstukken berustende bij de Vereenigde Doopsgezinde Gemeente to Amsterdam, 2 vols. Amsterdam: Uitgegeven en ten geschenke aangeboden door den Kerkeraad dier Gemeente, 1883-1884: II, Nos. 1441, 1451, 1486-89, 2214-16, 2265, 2846.
Naamlijst der tegenwoordig in dienst zijnde predikanten der Mennoniten in de vereenigde Nederlanden. Amsterdam, 1829: 25.
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With five simple words in the Declaration of Independence—"all men are created equal"—Thomas Jefferson undid Aristotle's ancient formula, which had governed human affairs until 1776: "From the hour of their birth, some men are marked out for subjection, others for rule." In his original draft of the Declaration, in soaring, damning, fiery prose, Jefferson denounced the slave trade as an "execrable commerce ...this assemblage of horrors," a "cruel war against human nature itself, violating its most sacred rights of life & liberties." As historian John Chester Miller put it, "The inclusion of Jefferson's strictures on slavery and the slave trade would have committed the United States to the abolition of slavery."
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That was the way it was interpreted by some of those who read it at the time as well. Massachusetts freed its slaves on the strength of the Declaration of Independence, weaving Jefferson's language into the state constitution of 1780. The meaning of "all men" sounded equally clear, and so disturbing to the authors of the constitutions of six Southern states that they emended Jefferson's wording. "All freemen," they wrote in their founding documents, "are equal." The authors of those state constitutions knew what Jefferson meant, and could not accept it. The Continental Congress ultimately struck the passage because South Carolina and Georgia, crying out for more slaves, would not abide shutting down the market.
"One cannot question the genuineness of Jefferson's liberal dreams," writes historian David Brion Davis. "He was one of the first statesmen in any part of the world to advocate concrete measures for restricting and eradicating Negro slavery."
But in the 1790s, Davis continues, "the most remarkable thing about Jefferson's stand on slavery is his immense silence." And later, Davis finds, Jefferson's emancipation efforts "virtually ceased."
Somewhere in a short span of years during the 1780s and into the early 1790s, a transformation came over Jefferson.
The very existence of slavery in the era of the American Revolution presents a paradox, and we have largely been content to leave it at that, since a paradox can offer a comforting state of moral suspended animation. Jefferson animates the paradox. And by looking closely at Monticello, we can see the process by which he rationalized an abomination to the point where an absolute moral reversal was reached and he made slavery fit into America's national enterprise.
We can be forgiven if we interrogate Jefferson posthumously about slavery. It is not judging him by today's standards to do so. Many people of his own time, taking Jefferson at his word and seeing him as the embodiment of the country's highest ideals, appealed to him. When he evaded and rationalized, his admirers were frustrated and mystified; it felt like praying to a stone. The Virginia abolitionist Moncure Conway, noting Jefferson's enduring reputation as a would-be emancipator, remarked scornfully, "Never did a man achieve more fame for what he did not do."
Thomas Jefferson's mansion stands atop his mountain like the Platonic ideal of a house: a perfect creation existing in an ethereal realm, literally above the clouds. To reach Monticello, you must ascend what a visitor called "this steep, savage hill," through a thick forest and swirls of mist that recede at the summit, as if by command of the master of the mountain. "If it had not been called Monticello," said one visitor, "I would call it Olympus, and Jove its occupant." The house that presents itself at the summit seems to contain some kind of secret wisdom encoded in its form. Seeing Monticello is like reading an old American Revolutionary manifesto—the emotions still rise. This is the architecture of the New World, brought forth by its guiding spirit.
In designing the mansion, Jefferson followed a precept laid down two centuries earlier by Palladio: "We must contrive a building in such a manner that the finest and most noble parts of it be the most exposed to public view, and the less agreeable disposed in by places, and removed from sight as much as possible."
The mansion sits atop a long tunnel through which slaves, unseen, hurried back and forth carrying platters of food, fresh tableware, ice, beer, wine and linens, while above them 20, 30 or 40 guests sat listening to Jefferson's dinner-table conversation. At one end of the tunnel lay the icehouse, at the other the kitchen, a hive of ceaseless activity where the enslaved cooks and their helpers produced one course after another.


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Obama's War Spending Cap
Along with Chares Knight of the Project on Defense Alternatives, I have just published commentary on the National Interest's website about President's Obama's proposed $450 billion nine‐year cap on war spending. We argue that a war cap — better yet a war tax — is a good idea, but this particular proposal is nearly useless.
For one, it is unlikely to become law. The White House has shown little interest in pushing for it. Meanwhile, Republicans are already bashing the president for possibly shortchanging troops amid a war. And even if it does become law, the cap is unlikely to matter. By the time the cap has any effect, economic recovery may have slackened Congress's appetite for austerity. With the president's support, Congress may undo the cap or evade it by claiming an emergency, especially if any new war has begun. The bottom line is that there is no effective fiscal restraint here.
As is often the case, the promise of savings tomorrow serves mainly to distract us from their absence today. If the White House wanted thrift rather than its appearance, it would push an annual war spending cap.
The argument in favor of a war cap or tax follows from the arguments the late Bill Niskanen made against the (starve the beast) claim that cutting government revenue will cut government spending:
It is most implausible that reducing the current tax burden of federal spending would reduce the amount of federal services that voters demand. Orthodox price theory…is unambiguous in concluding that reducing the price of a good or service increases the amount demanded. Reducing the current tax burden of federal spending has much the same effect as a price control, increasing the amount demanded relative to that supplied from current revenues.
Just as people don't value what they don't pay for, democracies won't correctly value policies with hidden or deferred costs. That prevents the competing interests from being weighed carefully, screwing up debate and policy outcomes.
Policies producing diffuse costs and concentrated benefits exacerbate this problem. As I have occasionally written (once with Bill), U.S. defense policies, including wars, fall into that policy category. Americans face few personal consequences when their government makes war. Few of us fight, and danger from fiascos is remote. Much rhetoric to the contrary notwithstanding, the survival of our freedoms or way of life is no longer at stake in our wars. Our volunteer professional military bears great risk in war of course, but professional norms prevent it from publicly complaining much. War's cost for most of us is slightly higher taxes, subsidized by debt. We can support war casually.
A war cap or war tax would somewhat mitigate this problem. A tax encourages taxpayers to consider the value they are getting for that money. A cap heightens competition for resources within the government and thus among Congressmen and interest groups, which ought to sharpen debate. That won't prevent dumb wars, but it ought to help.


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Emblematic Antarctica
* Subject to availability.
> Discover the Antarctic with PONANT!
- New: explore the magic of Antarctica with a sea kayak adventure. Led by experienced, State-Certified kayak guides, you will skim the water's surface amid the ice. Full professional equipment is provided, including tamdem kayak, carbon paddle, full-body drysuit, lifejacket, AIS beacon. For more information and to book your kayak tours, please contact your cruise advisor.
- Outings and shore visits in Zodiac®inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
- Lectures and information sessions hosted by our naturalist-guides, covering wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate, environmental protection…
- Hiking opportunity.
- Visiting research stations and former whaling stations.
- Landscapes: a multitude of drifting icebergs, ice floes, imposing glaciers and tall, snow-covered mountains.
- Wildlife: humpback whales, Gentoo penguins, Adelie penguins, chinstrap penguins, leopard seals, crabeater seals, Weddell seals and numerous sea birds.
- Educational discovery in the respect of environment.
- New: for your comfort and convenience, an optional premium package including one night in Ushuaia on the eve of boarding your ship and an excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park (for details, see the "Pre/post & overlands" tab for your cruise. Please contact your travel adviser for information and bookings).
- Pre & post cruise programmes are available in the "Pre/post & overlands" tab. Please contact your travel adviser for information and bookings.
Flight Buenos Aires / Ushuaia + visit or time at leisure + transfers + flight Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
Domestic flights included
- Staterooms & Suites
- Port of call & excursions
- Formalities
- Discover Antarctica
- Theme
- Cruise Package
- Important information
- Pre/Post & Overlands
Staterooms & Suites
Superior Stateroom AU$14,520 Not Available Deluxe Stateroom AU$15,650 Not Available Prestige Deck 4 AU$17,480 Not Available Prestige Deck 5 AU$18,320 Not Available Prestige Deck 6 AU$19,220 Not Available Deluxe Suite AU$26,730 Not Available Prestige Deck 5 Suite AU$31,220 Not Available Prestige Deck 6 Suite AU$32,750 Not Available Owner's Suite AU$37,610 Not Available
There are no staterooms available for booking. Please contact our cruise advisors.
Like her sisterships, Le Boréal embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and wellbeing which is PONANT's signature. The elegance of her exterior and interior lines and her intimate size (only 132 staterooms and suites) make this a rare and innovative yacht on the cruise market.
Interior Design
Superior materials, discreet elegance and a tasteful décor reflect a nautical mood subtly revisited. Aboard, soothing neutral grey tones are enlivened by splashes of red, our signature theme linking tradition and innovation to create personal touches in the spirit of a "private yacht".
Port of call & excursions
UshuaiaEmbarkation 27/01/2020 from 17H00 to 18H00 . Departure 27/01/2020 at 19H00 .
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed "El fin del mundo" by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…
28 January 2020▸29 January 2020 – Crossing the Drake PassageArrival 28/01/2020. Departure 29/01/2020.
Use your days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarise yourself with your ship and deepen your knowledge of the Antarctic. The Expedition Leader will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to know about the Zodiac® outings. Lectures about the history and wildlife of the Antarctic will be an opportunity for you to learn more about this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience. From the ship's bridge, you will experience exceptional sailing moments before joining the naturalist-guides on your ship's exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage.
30 January 2020▸3 February 2020 – Antarctic PeninsulaArrival 30/01/2020. Departure 03/02/2020.
To learn more about ecosystems, fauna and landscapes in Antarctic regions, go to the section "Discover Antarctica" of your cruise.
Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife. Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas. Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.
Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest Zodiac® outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere. You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.
4 February 2020▸5 February 2020 – Crossing the Drake PassageArrival 04/02/2020. Departure 05/02/2020.
If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.
UshuaiaDisembarkation 06/02/2020 at 07H00 .
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed "El fin del mundo" by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…
The information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult your respective government agencies for visa and health information.
Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unused visa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are not usable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations, regrettably, Ponant will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.
Warning about the use of drones: the use of drones aboard PONANT ships, whether they are sailing at sea, at a port of call or anchored, is strictly forbidden. The use of drones on land in the Arctic and Antarctic regions is also strictly forbidden by international polar regulations. In other regions, it may be possible to use drones on land if permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities of each country and each region travelled through, as well as a pilot's licence that should be obtained from your home country. Passengers are responsible for obtaining these permits; they should be able to present them at all times. Passengers who do not obtain these authorisations expose themselves to the risk of legal proceedings.
Argentina: should you require a visa to travel to Argentina, we recommend you apply for a double-entry visa as a technical stop in Chile might be scheduled.
We remind you that all our ships have a doctor on board and medical facilities. However, these cannot, under any circumstances, be compared to any medical structure on land. Given the remote areas in which we will be sailing for a number of days, safety requirements mean that we are obliged to ask each passenger signing up for this program to provide us, no more than 45 days before departure, with a medical certificate from their GP, as well as the completed medical questionnaire received during registration.
Discover Antarctica
Polar Expedition
Discover the unique concept of PONANT polar expedition cruises: explore the world's extreme regions while enjoying luxurious comfort and service.
A luxury expedition voyage
Choosing a PONANT expedition cruise means choosing a state of mind: the alliance of elegance and authenticity, of exploration and comfort, of adventure and refinement… The comfort of your ship and your stateroom, personalised and attentive service, refined gastronomy: a very special atmosphere that we take great care to maintain. In the heart of the ice floes of the Arctic and the Antarctic, our luxurious services will ensure that your expedition cruise is an unforgettable experience.
PONANT, polar specialists
With almost 20 years of experience in the extreme regions, PONANT, the world's number 1 polar cruise company, is a real polar specialist. PONANT will take you to the most remote regions in total safety: our Captains and crew are professionals, specially trained to sail in icy waters. Our latest-generation fleet has the most modern technology to guarantee both your safety and respect for the regions visited. The size of our ships means we can get as close as possible to areas that are difficult to reach, offering a privileged access to preserved sites. Our flexibility enables us to adapt to the surprises inherent to these expedition itineraries.
Professional expedition teams, varied activities
After scouting missions in the field, our Expedition Leaders and their teams of naturalist guides design exceptional itineraries in the polar regions. During the cruise, they organise daily outings and shore visits in Zodiac® dinghies and hikes on land so as to get as close as possible to nature and wild fauna. In the Arctic and in Alaska, the close relationships that our teams have been able to build with the local communities will enable you to understand the life of these peoples of the Far North, and to share it for a few hours. On board, the naturalist guides will share their knowledge during various conferences on fauna, the history of the great explorations, geology and climatology…
Flight Buenos Aires / Ushuaia + visit or time at leisure + transfers + flight Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
For your serenity, PONANT selects a flight for your trip and provides transfers and visits. This package is included in your cruise fare.
Embarkation Day – Buenos Aires/Ushuaia
Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia selected by PONANT.
Approximate flight duration: 3 hours, 30 min.
Meet and greet at the airport (English-speaking assistance)
Depending on your choice made when booking your cruise (options not combinable):
Departure from the airport for your transfer to the Arakur Hotel, one of the newest hotels built in Ushuaia. It overlooks the town and its bay.
In the Yamanas' language, "Ushuaia" means "the bay which looks towards the east". This native tribe was established here long before the arrival of the "white" people. At the tip of the Beagle Channel, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Ushuaia is a unique place in this world and is proud to be the southernmost city. Rising on an island, it seems to float between two oceans. The snow-capped mountains draw the border with Chile in the background. Here you truly feel at the end of the world…
After lunch at the Arakur Hotel you will have some time at leisure and/or will be invited to join a walk through the Natural Reserve of the Cerro Alarken. Arakur is a unique starting point for discovering a preserved area which covers 100 hectares (248 acres); this is a sheltered place for flora and fauna species typical to the Tierra del Fuego area (please note that the observation of fauna is not guaranteed). The unique location of the Arakur close to the Mount Alarken makes it as well the perfect setting to enjoy lovely panoramas over the bay.
The walk is selected in order to suit most guests' walking ability. You will be escorted by a guide to discover the park.
When booking the cruise, guests willing to visit the Tierra del Fuego National Park will be able to sign up for an optional group excursion, with extra cost. If you decide to do so, please note that immediately upon arrival in Ushuaia airport, you will leave towards the Park where you will have lunch before starting the tour.
Created in 1960, the park which covers 63 000 hectares (155 670 acres) is located in the south west of the Tierra del Fuego Province on the Beagle Canal. One of his entries stands slightly over 6 miles from Ushuaia.
Mountainous landscapes, lagoons, bogs, and rivers draw a picturesque scenery reinforced by the southern position of the park itself. The Darwin Mountains, which represent the southern part of the Andes Mountains are mainly responsible for such landscape. The Park is only partly accessible to the public and this tour will provide you with the opportunity to discover the local flora and sub-Antarctic landscapes. If you get lucky, you may encounter beavers, dams, birds, wild orchids, etc… This is a true paradise for Nature Lovers!
Lunch will be served in a restaurant within the Park.
(Please note that the Tierra del Fuego excursion is subject to a minimum of participants: if this number is not reached, our operator will not be able to guarantee the departure – In this case, you will be given the option to join the Arakur programme.)
At the end of your visit, you will return to Ushuaia and the port, for embarkation on your vessel.
– Cruise on board your ship
Disembarkation Day – Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Meet and great at the port (English-speaking assistance).
Transfer to the airport for check-in of the flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT.
Approximate flight duration: 3 hours, 30 min.
Your programme includes:
- Transfers, flights Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires in economy class
- Lunch at Arakur Hotel and beverages during lunch (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee) on embarkation day
- English-speaking local guide during the transfers.
- The walk through the Cerro Alarken Reserve starting from the Arakur Hotel and leaded by English speaking guide (except if you select optional Tierra del Fuego National Park excursion)
For your optional Tierra del Fuego National Park excursion, your programme includes:
Please note if you choose this excursion, it is not combinable with Arakur Hotel programme and therefore replaces it.
- The excursion by local bus and the entrance fees to the National Park
- The lunch with the beverage package including: 1 mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + tea or coffee
- Transfers and visit as mentioned in the programme
- The services of a local English speaking guide
Your programme does not include:
- Tips for the local guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
- The 4-night pre-cruise programme "Patagonia, land of contrast" found under the "pre/post & overland" tab and the programme scheduled on embarkation day detailed here above are not compatible. If choosing to participate on the "Patagonia, land of contrast" programme the amount of the included embarkation day programme, will be deducted from your invoice. Please call our travel agents for reservation and to have your invoice adjusted accordingly.
- The local currency is the Argentinian Peso. You will be able to make most of your purchases in USD (in small denominations) or by credit card, accepted in most hotels, shopping centres and boutiques. You will also be able to retrieve Pesos from the ATM's.
- Summer season: temperatures vary between 41F and 65F
- We recommend you wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes either for the visit to the Reserve or if you book the optional excursion to the National Park.
To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents. Passengers must check in at least two hours before flight departure time.
Important information
Expedition programmes include activities such as Zodiac® outings and landings (sometimes with "wet landing"), moderate walks to more active hikes, all accompanied by your expedition team of naturalist guides.
Ports of call, visited sites, outings and landings will depend on weather conditions, position of ice, winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at any time. The Captain and the Expedition Leader may at any time cancel or stop any activity, or even modify the itinerary. The final itinerary will be confirmed by the Captain, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above all, the safety of the passengers. His decision will be based on advice from experts and authorities.
Travelling to polar/isolated regions is an exhilarating experience in remote areas: please remember that you are far from modern hospitals with full medical facilities, thus evacuation is extremely expensive. Without adequate medical coverage, all expenses will have to be immediately paid with your personal funds. We urge you to subscribe to full coverage insurance, choose your insurance company very carefully, be extremely vigilant and ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive, especially if you are insured by your credit card. PONANT offers an insurance contract with extensive guarantees, please contact us for more information.
Clothing tips:
- A PONANT polar water-resistant parka is offered on board for all departures with the logo "Free Parka" (no children sizes, in case of consecutive cruises, only one complimentary parka).
- Half calf rubber boots with non-slip soles, which will allow you to go ashore in 20 cm of cold water, keeping your feet dry for walks and visits on steep paths. Boot rental will be offered onboard (for adults only) on Expedition cruises where the logo "Free Boot Rental" appears
- Comfortable trousers: classic Winter trousers, warm cotton tracksuit, wool leggings
- Waterproof and windproof over-trousers – MANDATORY
- Winter trousers with waterproof over trousers are the ideal combination: water-resistance and comfort of trousers are essential
- Pullover, sweat-shirt or fleece jacket
- Woollen or thermolactyl Thermal underwear
- A warm hat, woollen ear muffs or fleece ear muffs, fleece or woollen neck warmer (avoid scarves that do not stay in place)- MANDATORY
- Wool or silk glove liners, water-resistant and supple gloves
- Thick warm socks (ideally woollen)
- Small waterproof backpack (to protect your camera from water).
- Binoculars (strongly recommended for wildlife viewing).
- Highly protective sunglasses.
- Walking poles (highly recommended).
Do not hesitate to visit the online PONANT store which offers a selection of equipment and accessories adapted to our destinations, at the following address: https://boutique.ponant.com
Benefits of the PONANT store:
- Advice on equipment from our experts to help you prepare for your polar expedition
- A wide range of technical equipment for polar expeditions, approved by our experts
- Two delivery options: delivery to your home or directly to your cabin on board the ship
- Duty Free shopping for cabin delivered items
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Before your cruise
During your cruise
** Prices per person, based on double occupancy
Attention: the prices listed at the time of your reservation can be different from those listed in the brochure. These prices can evolve based on availability and the real time rates of the airline companies selected.
Travellers are advised to check all the information with the authorities concerned prior to the departure date. Ponant advises Travellers to consult the country factsheets relating to the chosen destinations. Ponant specifically draws Travellers' attention to the fact that the information provided may change up until the departure date, and they are advised to consult that information up until the time of departure. CDP invites Travellers to adjust their behavior to the visited country, to exercise vigilance and to avoid carrying valuable objects during their travel.
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