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Ahead of any official Sprint announcements, an online ad on CNET popped up revealing the Galaxy Nexus will land on Sprint as the network's first 4G LTE smartphone. Looks like Verizon lost its exclusive on Google's flagship Android smartphone.
The ad is gone now, but thanks to the watchful eyes of the Internet, the image was saved.
Sprint's ad plays up the Galaxy Nexus's 4.65-inch Super AMOLED screen (1280x720) and 1.5GHz Dual-core processor. It'll still run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and should be super fast on the Sprint's 4G LTE network.
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According to TGDaily, unlike the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus, Sprint's model will support Google Wallet via NFC — a feature Verizon stripped out.
For consumers, it's great that they'll have more choice as to which carrier to pick from.
A few of my friends have the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and while it's a great-looking device, its battery leaves much to be desired due to the 4G LTE. As with most 4G smartphones, I've heard the Galaxy Nexus's battery barely lasts six hours on moderate use. Midday charges seem to be necessary.
Still, if you're a Sprint devotee, the carrier should be making an announcement on Galaxy Nexus availability at CES.
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Aliana Boutique needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 73 designs submitted by 31 freelance designers.
We are looking to have a logo designed for our online Boutique and will be branded for a future store. You can use your imagination for this logo, as the boutique is yet to be established and we are open to all ideas. Thanks
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Aliana Boutique is an online shop selling women's accessories, including lingerie, jeans, handbags and jewellery. The image we are trying to convey is "classy, stylish, imaginative, casual smart yet appeal to anyone".
When the contest is complete and have named you winner we would additionally ask you to provide us with nice looking files that we can use for Business Cards, Business Stationery and for our Website.
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- Page 1 Sony Xperia S Review
- Page 2 Screen, Performance and Interface Review
- Page 3 Apps, Camera and Verdict Review
- Simple comfortable design
- HD screen is great
- Good overall performance
- No expandable memory
- Camera is way below expectations
- Screen and design don't quite set our hearts alight
Key Specifications
- Review Price: £429.99
- 4.3in, 720 x 1280 pixel display
- 1.5Ghz dual-core processor
- 12 megapixel camera
The first slip-up is the design. When we first saw the Xperia S back at CES in January we were quite taken with its quirky styling but upon second look we're not so sure. The clear slice of plastic that runs underneath the screen still has a certain funky appeal but the rest of the handset elicits little more than a shrug from us – it's just some phone.
There are gaps running round the edge of the backplate, there are plastic flaps covering some of the ports, and just generally it doesn't look or feel as premium as we'd like. It doesn't help that we have the white model here, which doesn't quite feel coherent with its contrasting matt white plastic back and glass black front – and the gaps show up even more on white – but even the black model we suspect would lack a certain something.
The silly thing is that Sony was so close to getting it right. The matt finish looks and feels nice, the features on the back are carefully arranged in a single tidy line and again that clear plastic section is a nice touch. It also feels good in the hand. Despite having a 4.3in screen, the whole phone feels manageable and the gentle curve of the back makes it reasonably comfortable – though we'd prefer slightly more rounded corners.
As to that clear section, embedded within it are three white icons to indicate the touch sensitive buttons above (each marked by tiny white dots in their centre) but more importantly, from its depths flows light. Get a call, message notification, or just put the phone on charge and it will glow – it's fun.
However, those touch sensitive buttons, while allowing the front face of the phone to be super minimalist, aren't the most practical choice. Not only does it take quite a bit of time to get used to aiming at the dots and not the white icons, but responsiveness – even when hitting the right spot – isn't great. We regularly found ourselves poking away at the same spot to get a response.
At the other end of the vast expanse of black that makes up the front of this phone is the earpiece and the sharper than usual 1.3MP front facing camera that can record video at 720p HD quality – for the best in pimple peeping video calls.
Explaining the gaps round its edges, the back plate slides off to reveal the SIM slot and… nothing else. No expandable memory via a microSD slot and no removable battery. Quite why Sony felt the need to make the whole back removable for the sake of swapping a SIM card is anybody's guess. You can also pull off the little section that covers the bottom of the phone, but there's nothing to find under there. You get a decent 32GB of inbuilt storage but the lack of a memory slot will be a killer blow for many.
Round the edges is a rather better selection of features. The right houses the camera button, volume rocker, and microHDMI socket (instant TV playback is go.. once you buy a microHDMI cable) while the left has the microUSB charging port. Sadly both microUSB and microHDMI are covered by cumbersome plastic flaps that really detract from the usability and the look – when you have to charge a smartphone every night, why cover the charging port?
Another minor slipup to our minds is the power/screen lock button. Situated on the top edge along with the headphone jack, it's difficult to reach when operating the phone with one hand. It's not as bad as some even larger phones but with more and more handsets sensibly placing this button on the side, where it's easy to reach, Sony's choice seems more regrettable.
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A nonprofit highway industry group says its study found decaying Texas roads are costing motorists more than $23 billion a year.
TRIP is sponsored by insurance companies, highway and transit engineers and builders and other groups. The Washington, D.C.-based group says decaying roads were hitting Houston-area motorists hardest in the pocketbook -- to the tune of almost $1,900 in 2011.
The study found that 18 percent of the state's major urban roads were in poor condition, with San Antonio having the worst with 33 percent with pavements in poor condition. Another 27 percent of the state's major urban road surfaces were in mediocre shape.
The latest news from around North Texas.
Traffic congestion was delaying Houston-area commuters by 57 hours at a cost of almost $1,200.


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Heald College-LLC-Portland 6035 NE 78th Ct Portland, OR 97218 Phone: (503) 505-5492
General Information About Heald College-LLC-Portland
Heald College prepares students for academic, personal, and professional success through quality career-focused programs that develop skills to last a lifetime.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2009-2010.
Institution Type
- 2-year, Private for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance learning opportunities
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services
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- Career Services available upon completion
Credit Accepted
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
- The acceptance of credits for work experience or military experience are subject to review by the school and cannot be guaranteed.
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Federal Aid
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered
- Less than 1 year certificate
- 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
- 2-4 years certificate
Campus Setting
- City: Large
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Student Demographics Total Enrolled 971 Native American 30.0 Asian 49.0 African American 177.0 Hispanic 88.0 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 685 Enrolled FullTime Graduates


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PARIS (Reuters) - President Francois Hollande's Socialist government moved on Thursday to halt a push to extend a wealth tax to artworks, eager to head off a new tax row during a belt-tightening drive.
Culture Minister Aurelie Filippetti said that Hollande and Prime Minister Ayrault shared her opposition to targeting art with the wealth tax, as sought by a fellow Socialist lawmaker.
Following a proposal from MP Christian Eckert, the lower house of parliament's finance committee backed an amendment to the 2013 budget on Wednesday that would apply the tax to art, even though the measure is divisive for both the left and right.
With a long tradition of public support for the arts, France has spared artworks from the wealth tax since former Socialist president Francois Mitterrand introduced the levy in 1982.
People with assets worth more than 1.3 million euros ($1.68 million) are liable for the wealth tax of 0.25 percent on top of their income tax. The rate doubles to 0.5 percent for assets over 3 million euros.
Hollande's cash-strapped government has already come under fire for adding new taxes on the rich, especially for a new 75 percent tax rate on incomes over 1 million euros which is prompting some wealthy French to consider moving abroad.
Eckert said earlier this week that the measure was more about fiscal justice than raising new revenues, which he acknowledged were unlikely to be significant.
Under the amendment, artworks worth more than 50,000 euros would be included in the assets used to calculate a person's fortune. Eckert had originally sought the threshold to be 5,000 euros.
Filippetti said it would be a "grave error" to take away special tax treatment for art at a time of growing competition between the world's major art markets.
"We have made and will make efforts so Paris recovers a top position. That's the best way to help French artists," Filippetti said in an interview on the website of Les Echos newspaper.
The amendment quickly ruffled feathers in the Paris art world just as it is preparing for the opening next week of its annual flagship art show, the FIAC.
"I think we should be extremely careful in France and very vocal against the extreme danger of this bill," said FIAC director Jennifer Flay.
"It would compromise the art market's healthy fundamentals and put at risk the means by which artists make a living," she added.
The amendment is to be voted on by the lower house of parliament next week and then go before the Senate. The Socialists have a majority in both chambers.
The fiscal credibility of President Hollande's government already took a knock last week when high-profile protests by business owners forced the government to retreat from plans to raise taxes on entrepreneurs when they sell their companies.
Hollande is pushing through France's toughest budget in at least three decades, relying heavily on tax increases on the wealthy as it seeks to get its deficit down to 3 percent of national output next year from 4.5 percent this year.
Socialist party veteran Jack Lang, Mitterrand's culture minister when the wealth tax was introduced, urged lawmakers to vote against the measure on art, warning it would harm the art market and France's cultural reputation.
"It would cause a haemorrhage of art, and collectors' exile to more welcoming countries," Lang said in a statement.
Stephane Jacquin, head of wealth management at Lazard Freres Gestion, said he did not expect the amendment to get sufficient backing in parliament.
"This isn't the first time this debate has come up, and each time art continues to be excluded from the wealth tax," he said. ($1 = 0.7751 euros)
Reporting by Leigh Thomas and Lionel Laurent; Writing by Leigh Thomas; Editing by Susan Fenton, Ron Askew


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Monitor your miracle with love! Parents always want to know that their baby is safe. A baby monitor is a perfect way to keep tabs on your child from another part of the house. You can choose from audio, video, and movement monitors—or a combination of some or all of them—and select the various features that are important to you. Some monitors can even be used for years to come to monitor your children, your home, and your property.
Types of monitors
Baby monitors have entered the space age, with many different monitors available to track the number of different signs: noises, motion, and movement. The style you choose may depend on how far away from your baby you are during the day or night or simply how closely you want to monitor your baby.
Audio baby monitors
These monitors broadcast your baby's gurgles, sighs, and cries so you can hear what's going on even if you're in another room or outside watering plants. Make sure the audio monitor you select can be turned off in case you don't want others to hear a conversation.
Video baby monitors
Monitors that allow you to see your baby are attractive to parents who need a little extra reassurance of their baby's welfare. Look for a wireless baby monitor that includes a high-resolution camera, and infrared technology so you can see in the dark. If you plan to use it outside, you'll need a wall mount option and a weather-resistant camera. The great thing about baby video monitors is that you can use them even after your baby has grown. They can be used to monitor your pool, your children playing in another room, and even to see who's at the door before you answer it.
Movement monitors
These monitors are reassuring to parents whose babies have battled illness or who simply want to know that their child is healthy—even from four rooms away. BeBe Sounds, the company known for its prenatal baby heartbeat monitors, is a leader in this technology. A sensor pad, typically placed under the mattress, tracks baby's movements and alerts parents if no movement has occurred for a specified period of time, usually 20 seconds. Look for a model with a sensitivity adjuster so you can minimize false alarms. If it's important to know that your baby is being monitored at all times, select a product that automatically switches to battery power in case of a power outage and that emits a "tic" sound intermittently to let you know it's still working.
Features to consider:
Most parents want to have the option of portability with their baby monitor—at least with the receivers. This means that if mom or dad is working in the garden during the baby's nap, the receiver can be clipped to a pants pocket and run on battery power. One that operates solely on battery power, however, means that you'll go through a lot of batteries. For the best of both worlds, choose a product that can operate with a battery and that also can be plugged into an outlet.
Number of monitors
Some monitors are available with two or three receivers, which is convenient if both parents want to be able to hear the baby. Multiple receivers also come in handy so that you always have a fresh receiver when the other is being recharged.
Your lifestyle and how you'll use the monitor will determine the range you choose, but a good rule of thumb is a range of at least 200 feet. You'll usually pay more for a greater range, and if you'll use it, it's worth the investment. But if you intend to stick pretty close to a baby even when he's sleeping, 200 feet should be fine.
If you have a cordless phone in your home, pay close attention to the frequency of the baby monitor you choose. If your phone and the monitor operate on the same frequency, you'll run into performance problems. Digital monitors prevent this problem and also protect against interference from close neighbors who use a baby monitor too.
Light-up models
The usefulness of a model that lights up when your baby cries—the harder he cries, the more it lights up—depends on your lifestyle. If you work at home, for example, and don't want a baby's shriek to interrupt a business call, it might work well for you. Likewise, if a grandparent who's a little hard of hearing will be watching the baby, he or she might feel more secure with the light-up model. A monitor with a vibrate setting can accomplish the same thing.
Some baby monitors come equipped with an intercom that parents can use to transmit the sound of their voice to baby, calming her until they can get to her room, or allowing mom and dad to sing her back to sleep from the comfort of their bed.
General Tips
Look for models with volume control so you can adjust the sound based on what you want to hear—and what you don't.
A monitor with multiple channels allows you to search for the channel with the least interference for your particular environment.
The Bottom Line
Baby monitors help parents know that their baby is safe even when they're not in the same room. Choose the type of monitor that provides the security level you need, and make sure your selection includes features that make it convenient and practical for your everyday use.
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"I have what my husband refers to as 'mother's ears,' meaning that I can hear my babies making noise from about three miles away. My bedroom is downstairs, and our kids' bedrooms are upstairs, so we put a monitor in our first baby's bedroom so we could hear him at night. I soon discovered, however, that no matter how low I adjusted the sound on the monitor that any normal grunt or gurgle from the baby would immediately jolt me awake. I had to turn it off completely at night because with my mother's ears, I could hear him crying even from one floor away—with no monitor. Instead, we used our baby monitor more during the day. If one of our kids was napping and I was doing dishes, for instance, it alerted me that he or she was awake. My husband, on the other hand, needed the monitor at night when I was away because he doesn't have 'father's ears!'"
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Yes - it's time for another giveaway. This one has little food involved (thought there are a few noshes before the show) but is a really great time!
SmartTalk Women is back with another speaker in just 2 weeks! This time it's Arianna Huffington and she'll be talking about becoming fearless in love, work and life - I think I need to see this! I could definitely use help in all of those areas!
I'm giving away a pair of tickets to see Arianna at the Aronoff on Feb 22 at 730pm! So if you want to go see Arianna - leave a comment with your contact info on this blog entry!!
Now - if you're not familiar with SmartTalk - their mission is to connect, educate and inspire women of all ages and background by providing an entertaining and unique experience that will fuel her mind and touch her heart!
Recently my friend Beth and I went to the first speaker in the series: TIM GUNN!!!!
He was the SmartTalk series first MALE speaker - and he was fantastic. We got LOTS of great fun scoop and behind-the-scenes info about Project Runway and some nice fashion lessons along the way as well.
Tim said he thought I looked fine and that my jacket was...wait for it...FASCINATING!!!! Yeah Mom, Tim Gunn thought the jacket you bought me was FASCINATING! Pretty cool!
So the SmartTalk series definitely kicked off with a FASCINATING bang thanks to Tim Gunn - I really can't wait to hear the rest of the speakers.
And for the giveaway - please only enter if you can go to the show - again it's Wed Feb 22 at 730pm. I'll be there with my friend Jen this time...Beth is kinda jealous!
Also - Jen is the author of a great book called Cincinnati Day Trips - check it out!
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Companies in attendance included Urban Distribution, Wild Bunch, K5, and Artificial Eye.
US In Progress, the industry event for works-in-progress American indie films to screen in Wroclaw, Poland alongside the American Film Festival, has hosted six projects in its second edition (Nov 14-16).
Two juries of professionals awarded these films:
- Hide Your Smiling Faces by Daniel Carbone received prost production services from the Warsaw-based VFX studio Platige Image, worth $10,000 and DCP and subtitling services from DCinex and VSIParis/Chinkel $5,000.
- Bluebird by Lance Edmands received post-production services worth €10,000 from Alvernia Studios – Poland's biggest private film studio (Edmands is pictured with Kyle Martin).
- A Song Still Inside by Gregory Collins will get a $10,000-worth soundtrack from the Polish composer, Maciej Zieliński (Soundflower Studio from Warsaw).
- Matt Porterfield's filmI Used to be Darker with promotion and distribution support from Europa Distribution and CICAE.
Also, Hide Your Smiling Faces producer Jordan Bailey-Hoover and Milkshake producer Mariko Munro will receive passes for the 2013 Cannes Producers' Network.
60 professionals attended the event including 20 buyers, such as Urban Distribution, Wild Bunch, K5 International, Artificial Eye, Canal+, Gutek Film, Imagine, Sophie Dulac Distribution, New Europe Film Sales and The Works.
Post-production companies, film funds and programmers from Berlinale Forum, Cannes Semaine de la Critique and Locarno were also in attendance.
US in Progress is organized by the New Horizons Association (organizer of the AFF and the T-Mobile New Horizons International Film Festival) and New York- and Paris-based Black Rabbit Film with the support of City of Wrocław, Poland's Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and the American Embassy in Poland.
Partners include: Platige Image, Soundflower Studio, Alvernia Studios, DCinex, VSI Paris/Chinsel, Europa Distribution, CICAE, Producers Network, IFP, Wajda Studio and US in Progress Paris.
At the American Film Festival, the audience award for best narrative feature (with $10,000) went to Colin Trevorrow's Safety Not Guarnateed and the audience award for best documentary feature ($5,000) went to David France for How To Survive A Plague. Jerry Schatzberg received the Indie Star Award.
The festival, which screened 54 films, opened with Moonrise Kingdom and closed Sunday night with the Polish premiere of Argo. The festival sold 17,000 tickets and attendance per screening was up 50% on last year.


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We try to ensure that everything leaving MySoti towers and arriving at your own, personal HQ is in perfect; and frankly gorgeous order. Sometimes however things to get overlooked, or even damaged in transit.
Listed below are the hoops you need to jump in order to get stuff sorted. We hope they're pretty straight-forward for you.
At MySoti we print all of your items to order. We are a 'bespoke printing' service and every item of clothing that we create has been produced exclusively for you. Because of that we are unable to exchange clothing if you have ordered the incorrect size.
However, if you find a fault with our stuff then you can send it back to us within 28 days for a full refund or exchange - as long as the items are returned in the same condition that you got them. So, if you send it back reeking of stale sweat and sporting ketchup stains down the front, I'm afraid you're out of luck.
Fill out the form below and we'll get in touch with you with the information you need to process your return.
We will pull out all the stops to process your return as soon as it arrives. But please allow 28 days for us to process your return or exchange. It's maybe of interest to know that refunds can only be given to the payer - so if you got your stuff as a gift and you don't want it, you'll need to tell the kind person who got it for you.
Alternatively, try a car boot sale or ebay - then get your head examined because you clearly have no taste.
To clarify the following statements, any reference to 'us', we' or 'our' means Bountee Limited and/or MySoti.com. Any reference to 'you' means you. If we mention Amy Winehouse it is a printing error and we apologise for any distress caused.
Now it begins to get a bit more complex. So we hope you're paying attention - we find a nice cup of tea often helps to settle the brain. Ready? Let's begin'
If, in some moment of abnormal generosity, we've decided to give you a discount or offer, the money you saved will no longer apply if you fall below the threshold of the discount or offer.
By exchanging money for our groovy gear, you are entering into a contract with us that requires you to return the goods to us on cancellation. The cost of returning the goods comes out of your pocket, I'm afraid. We can arrange to deliver products to you, if you wish - but this constitutes a separate contract between you and MySoti.com (Bountee Ltd.) in which you pay for the packaging, handling and delivery of goods.
And for legal reasons we have to inform you that your statutory rights continue in force - which is nice, isn't it?
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Kevin Skelly, superintendent of the Palo Alto Unified School District, apologized publicly Tuesday night in the wake of a federal investigation that found a disabled student's civil rights were violated when officials failed to adequately investigate reports of persistent bullying.
"We're profoundly sorry this student was subject to bullying in our school. We take the safety of our students extremely seriously and we work hard to provide the best school climate for students possible," Skelly said during a school board meeting attended by dozens of people, many of whom expressed disappointment over the district's handling of the issue.
The investigation by the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights uncovered evidence that the student was bullied during the 2010-11 school year. The bullying was related to the student's disability, which caused difficulties with peer interactions such as acting inappropriately and misinterpreting social cues, according to a report prepared by the federal agency.
The bullying turned physical at one point and ultimately resulted in the student receiving mental health treatment.
The federal agency concluded that district officials did not respond promptly or effectively to reports that the student was being bullied because of the disability, the report said.
Without admitting fault, the district in December signed an agreement with the federal agency that outlines a series of corrective actions including advising staff, parents and students of the district's obligation to provide a nondiscriminatory environment for students with disabilities and providing training for students regarding disability-based harassment.
The investigation was reported by the Palo Alto Weekly last week after it was contacted by the family of the student.
Several members of the school board joined Skelly in expressing remorse for the bullying the student endured.
"My heart goes out to the family of this child. Being the parent of a child with disabilities is hard enough without fearing for your child's safety at school," said Board Member Heidi Emberling. "I, too, am deeply sorry that this happened to a member of our student community, and want to make sure that we're taking steps to make sure that this doesn't happen again."
Board Member Melissa Baten Caswell added: "I'm embarrassed. I wish this hadn't happened. … It is awful to be a person who feels targeted. It's just as awful to be a parent of a child who is targeted and feeling helpless to figure out how to make it better."
The district is finalizing a comprehensive bullying policy, student services coordinator Brenda Carrillo told the board Tuesday. Among other things, it will focus on getting students to stand up for victims of bullying.
Nonetheless, the board received a tongue lashing from the public, including relatives of the student who was bullied.
"You don't need to know the law. All you need is a good heart and do something," said the student's aunt, Marielena Gaona-Mendoza.
"Why do you have to wait for the (Office for Civil Rights) report to do anything about it? This is not justice and it needs to stop now with every kid, not just disabled kids. You need to be a model for everybody."
Wynn Hausser said the student's experience mirrored that of his own children when they attended district schools. He lambasted the board's request for additional data to see how the district compares with others when it comes to bullying.
"Let's be very clear, this is a total system failure. There is no other way to describe this," Hausser said. "We don't need to look at how we compare to other districts. The federal government, Mr. (Board President Dana) Tom, told you how we're doing."
A young girl who is also related to the bullied student recalled how she tried to stick up for her family member only to become a victim herself. The Daily News is not naming the student because of the sensitive nature of the issue.
"I felt like I was getting smaller and smaller and I felt like he was getting bigger and bigger," the girl said about her male aggressor. "(Standing up) is OK, but sometimes it backfires."
She pleaded with the board to stamp out bullying in the district.
"I was bullied and I was scared, too. Now, I have a (family member) that is sick. I know how (the family member) feels because that's how I feel. That same sickness is not contagious but lots of kids have it. I think that if we all work together, it can stop spreading."
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Hiking is one of the best ways to get a feel for a place, and scenic hikes in Cape Coral reveal spreading mangroves, winding rivers, and lots of natural beauty.
Perhaps the best way to find good local hikes is to ask the innkeepers of your Cape Coral, Florida Bed and Breakfast. That said, read on for a few trail suggestions.
The trail at Four Mile Ecological Park is easy and well maintained. The loop meanders some 1.3 miles along the Caloosahatchee River, and much of the trail is a boardwalk. Wonderful, large, spreading mangroves along the river offer cooling shade. Wildlife abounds, especially egrets, herons, and migratory birds. Keep an eye out for alligators, which sometimes make an appearance.
Pine Island has a short, pleasant hike through mangroves. St. Jude Trail is perfect for hot afternoons when you feel like stretching your legs but don't want to get too hot. The path is largely shaded and quite short–just one mile round trip. You should bring bug spray if you plan to make use of the benches.
Koreshan State Park, in Estero, has trails along the river and around the park boundary. Walkers traverse pine woods and have ample opportunities to sit and rest. An interesting stop is 'New Jerusalem", a historic site of buildings and gardens created by the community of Koreshans who settled here in the early 20th century.
There may be excellent walking trails close to your SW Florida Bed and Breakfast. Ask around, and bring your walking shoes.
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Villagers in Koh Kong province say they are being kept in the dark on a hydroelectric dam planned to be built by a Chinese company in the remote Areng valley of the coastal province of Koh Kong. But villagers here say they are worried that if the dam is indeed built, it will cause major harm to their livelihoods. Cambodia has turned to the Chinese for a number of hydropower dams across the country. Supporters say they are needed to power the country's growth and development, but opponents say they are not worth the environmental costs. (Say Mony, Koh Kong)
On a road in Koh Kong province on Friday, Buddhist clergy and family members honored the environmentalist one year after his slaying. Chut Viuhy was shot dead at this remote location at a police check point during an NGO review of a forest area. VOA Khmer's Say Mony reports from Koh Kong province.
With economic concessions now widespread in the countryside, international donors must work harder to help Cambodia's ethnic minorities battle forced evictions and land grabs, a representative for these groups said. Yun Mane, chair of the Cambodia Indigenous Youth Association, is in Washington this week, meeting with international groups to push for more land rights for the indigenous. VOA Khmer's Sok Khemera, Washington.
Advocacy groups, environmentalists and policy-makers discussed for five days on events surrounding Mekong River issues in Washington. "Mekong Days," a series of talks, films and other events seeks to highlight issues in the region, where some 60 million people live. The Mekong River, a major source of food for many in the region, is currently under increased pressure from hydropower dam projects and the potential impact of climate change. Environmental advocates say the dams could hurt fish stocks in the river, even as temperature and rainfall changes threaten agriculture and livestock. (Sok Khemara, Washington)
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Photographer's Note
A bit less visited but very beautiful castle in Sully sur Loire. It is charming place, the castle rises directly from the moat. I have already posted the most known view from the side of water, but I liked also this wooden charming bridge.
As I wrote earlier, I was the only visitor in this castle inside. There are some nice interiors that have never been shown here, even by Didi. You can see them in Workshop.
From Wikipedia:
The château is the seat of the duc de Sully, Henri IV's minister Maximilien de Béthune (15601641), and the ducs de Sully. It is a true castle, built to control one of the few sites where the Loire can be forded. In 1218, Philip Augustus constructed a cylindrical keep to the south of the present enclosure, of which buried foundations remain. Guy de la Trémoille, inheriting the fortress, undertook the construction of the "Donjon", flanked by four towers, beginning in 1395. Sully bought the domaine in 1602, enlarged the park and the fortress; he strengthened the embankments of the Loire to protect the town from occasional flooding.
The Château de Sully-sur-Loire remained in the possession of the family until 1962 when it became a property of the Département du Loiret, and has since benefited from numerous restorations. It hosts a classical music festival each June. The château contains numerous tapestries (including a set of six seventeenth-century hangings, the Tenture de Psyché).
I was not possible to have the tops of the tower and its reflection because of the trees. When I had the on etop then the other was more cut.
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dta (95936) 2014-03-30 1:18
Hello MAlgo ,
This perspective is splendid , too . I like the framing by the green branches . The reflections are fantastic . A pitty that it is not possible to get the top of the tower .
photographer_sg (6059) 2014-03-30 1:22
Hello MAlgo :)
Lovely tranquil view with the clear reflection in the still water. Excellent composition with perfect framing of the beautiful castle. Your note is both informative and interesting.
Thanks for sharing and have a nice Sunday...
best regards
Royaldevon (65270) 2014-03-30 2:23
Hello Malgo,
I obviously missed this when we were visiting the Loire. It is a truly beautiful chateau and you have captured its fine appearance in duplicate!
I like your use of the surrounding vegetation both to frame the shot and provide a good sense of depth.
It is a pity you were not able to capture the upper point of the turret but still, a most pleasing shot.
Have a great Sunday,
Bev :-)
snunney (130965) 2014-03-30 2:36
Hello Malgo,
This viewpoint is very attractive and I like the graphism added by the wooden bridge and its reflections. The stone wall, the detail of which is beautifully rendered, coming in from the right makes an excellent lead-line. Ideally exposed and with superb colours and clarity. This is a subject you could try using a stitch on to take in the whole of the subject; if you use Photoshop, it is really quite easy. In any event, it is a delightful photograph; thanks for sharing.
marabu61 (11587) 2014-03-30 4:08
Witaj Malgo
Superb shot of this typical château from the Loire valley. The château in itself is picture perfect, like right out of a fairy tale book, but with the perfect reflection added, it is simply gorgeous. But then, the Loire valley is of corse a photographers dream.
Hope your Magnolia will come in full bloom soon now, mine are almost out already.
have a great sunday
Sergiom (116500) 2014-03-30 5:36
Bonjour Malgorzata,
Ce château est de toute beauté et j'aime beaucoup le point de vue utilisé pour le mettre en image. Par contre, je trouve dommage que la pointe de la tour soit coupée ainsi que son reflet.
Bon dimanche
Silvio1953 (193057) 2014-03-30 6:01
Ciao Malgorzata, great view of fantastic castle, fascinating reflections, fantastic wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio
rychem (68869) 2014-03-30 8:31
Zameczek jest sliczny, bajkowy, a odbicia idealnie symetryczne, lustro wody to gladziutka tafla, pieknie
taypejka (1689) 2014-03-30 9:11
Witaj Gosiu,
Piekne miejsce razy dwa :). Ladna zywa kolorystyka i dobra ostrosc. Mnie jakos do Francji jeszcze nie zaprowadzilo ale wiem ze warto.
do zobaczenia wkrotce w Tbilisi
holmertz (84451) 2014-03-30 9:51
Hello Malgo,
A beautiful castle that you visited on what seems to have been a lovely day. The reflections are fantastic. It's just slight pity that you couldn't get the entire tower. Well, such things happen. The overhanging branches frame the view perfectly.
I only noticed today that you had added a WS to your Kerala photo recently. But what on earth made you think I travelled through the backwaters in that kind of canoe? ;-). I used an ordinary passenger boat, not really big but enough for maybe 100 persons, sitting on wooden benches like in a bus. :-)
Kind regards,
No_One (4) 2014-03-30 10:05
Hi Malgo,
What a place and what an incredible reflection to boot. You composed this beautifully, I love that the castle is to one side, and by peering out from below the trees, it feels like we are looking at a vry secret place. I am amazed at how clear this reflection is, it truly is like a mirror. Excellent post, thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Romano46 (18472) 2014-03-30 11:20
Ciao Malgo
nitidezza e cura del colore sono gli elementio che balzano subito evidenti nell'osservare questa bella proposta.
Il bel riflesso duplica nell'acqua la bellezza sia del cielo che del castello raddoppiando quallo che appare una bellezza creata dall'uomo per il godimento di chi ha la fortuna di poterlo fruire.
Ciao e buona settimana
PaulVDV (49032) 2014-03-30 12:27
Hello Malgo,
A very beautiful castle with its round towers and the pointed roofs.
The colours and the clarity of the reflections are stunning!
That bridge and its reflection adds an attractive graphical effect.
Best regards, Paul
carlo62 (81155) 2014-03-30 13:40
Ciao Malgo
hai fatto proprio bene a fotografare il castello da questa parte, il ponte č un bellissimo elemento aggiunto e il riflesso č spettacolare.
Per pignoleria ti dico che manca la punta della torre, ma questo lo sai di certo.
Kamilutka (8107) 2014-03-30 14:10
Witaj Malgosiu,
piekne zdjecie, ktore mogloby smialo byc pocztowka z tego miejsca. Odbicie na wodzie jest tak perfekcyjne ze az nierealne. Podoba mi sie ta architektura, a jeszcze bardziej lokalizacja. Fosa i drewniany most prowadzacy do zamku bardzo dodaja uroku calosci.
Corry (4508) 2014-03-30 20:55
Bonjour Malgorzata
Trčs belle perspective sur ce château qui se reflčte dans l'eau calme. Belles couleurs et cadrage parfait. Bravo.
mkamionka (54650) 2014-03-31 1:31
Czesc Malgorzata,
piekny zamek. Bardzo mi sie podoba ten styl. Pokazalas go z bardzo atrakcyjnego POV, to odbicie na pierwszym planie jest 100%-owe! Troche moze szkoda ze nie udalo Ci sie zamiescic calej wiezy ale i tak efekt jest wspanialy. Bardzo ladne obramowanie galeziami ze wszystkich prawie stron. Doskonala prezentacja jeszcze w dodatku uzupelniona obrazami z wnetrza!
Zapewne jestes juz spakowana, nie wiem ktorego dokladnie wyjezdzasz i czy jedziesz znowu sama.
Z mojej "podrozy" do Oksfordu niestety jak wspominalem nic nie wyszlo a zly jestem tym bardziej ze uwazam ze to moja wina, powinienem byl bardziej uwazac na slowa.
Masz nie updatowane w Twoim TE profile ze w Estonii juz bylas -nadal widnieje to jako plan podrozy.
Patrzylem na Twoje zdjecie z Middlehaven z ta rzezba nowoczesna -chcialem wymyslic jakis ciekawy POV ale chyba nie da sie pobic Twojego pomyslu. Moge co najwyzej wrocic tam przy nieco bardziej efektownej pogodzie...
Pozdrowienia, udanej podrozy!
pili51 (1853) 2014-03-31 12:57
Witaj, querida amiga Malgo,
in spite of the problem of the tops of the tower, this composition is very pleasant at sight, because of the beauty of this architecture, and the mirror effect of the water, with a fantastic reflections of the ensemble.
A very sharp image, a good light, and a few nice colors, it's a great work.
Best regards,
photoray (13981) 2014-04-01 17:40
Howdy Malgo,
Excellent "Doppelganger" view of Sully sur Loire in the mirror water, with the classical cone towers dominating, and the wood geometrics from the bridge, plus the rock wall.
Good job,
PS: A hotel/casino in Las Vegas copied the front architecture of this castle for its appearance.
adores (46979) 2014-04-26 16:12
Hi Malgorzata!
Very beautiful indeed, the castle and your photo! The reflection on the calm water is so perfect. Beautiful light and details!


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Weight Loss vs. Training
10k's from last year
time 41:45 weight 50.5 kg (no structured training)
time 41:52 weight 51.0 kg (no structured training)
10k's from this year
time 43:48 weight 52.5 kg (no structured training)
time 42:44 weight 52.0 kg (training)
time 42:40 weight 51.4 kg (training)
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I took first woman and SR took 3rd with a time of just over 36 minutes. He just barely lost to two of his old running friends, who he hadn't seen in years.
Running Song of The Day: My Girls by Animal Collective
6 comments:
- cherelli said...
Admit it, the training is working! :) Maybe too early to tell, I'm sure there is a perfect balance between weight and training though. What if you "train" slightly heavier then "race" lighter (where you designate an "A" race whilst the others may be more "B or C" races in terms of importance and done at a heavier weight)?
- 4 January 2010 at 16:17
- SteveQ said...
And you're getting paid to do research? Three data points (five, with three variables), statistically irrelevant, no controls...
Nice race though and good song choice!
- 4 January 2010 at 17:25
- Kate said...
but you know your weight going into the race, right? so what if it's really just psychosematic (sorry if I just butchered the spelling...)?
you know, like maybe your knowledge of being at a lower weight is mentally convincing you that you can go faster, and then it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
just a thought. but I'm not an elite runner. or an elite eater for that matter. so I could be totally wrong. : )
- 4 January 2010 at 20:02
- Danni said...
I don't get it. It looks to me like weight has nothing to do with it based on the times and weights you posted. You ran at least one faster time weighing more than a slower skinnier time.
No doubt weight helps speed to a point, but training is the only thing that's going to push you into faster times.
- 5 January 2010 at 16:41
- SteveQ said...
I think we're all saying there's some experimenter bias here. You want it to be true that weight loss means faster times, so you looked for data to support it.
BTW, in the first 5 days of the year, I've lost an inch off my waist (haven't been eating much), but my weight's unchanged.
- 5 January 2010 at 17:49
- sea legs girl said...
A couple thoughts:
1. Scientists and non scientists alike are allowed to recognize patterns and possible trends without statistical significance or controls! I'm not publishing this in any journal :).
2. The problem with my theory is anorexics and victims of starvation would be the fastest runners in the world.
3. Danni, it still appears to me that the faster the time, the lighter the weight...
4. Is the reason I was faster last year that I was still benefiting from the great training of running while pregnant?
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April 2013 marks one year from the signing of the National Mortgage Settlement (NMS) and six months from the effective date of critical NMS mortgage servicing standard reforms. The Homeowner Bill of Rights (HBOR) was enacted in July 2012 but its provisions became effective on January 1, 2013. HBOR codifies in state law the broad intentions of the NMS's pre-foreclosure protections. It represents a dramatic change to the state's foreclosure statute and as a result will present both challenges and opportunities for homeowners and industry.
The forum will provide participants with an overview of HBOR requirements and resources. It will also provide training to lawyers on HBOR litigation and on the interaction between HBOR and the NMS servicing standards applicable to the the five settling banks—Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase, Citi, and GMAC/Ally. Attendees to these forums will have an opportunity to discuss the progress and challenges of the first year of the Settlement.
Jennifer Song, Staff Attorney
California Monitor, A Program of the Attorney General


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Pamela E. Mack
This page is a list of links to my web pages to help you find the page you need
3000 Level Courses:
Spring 2019 :
Hist 3220 Syllabu
s: History of Technology
Spring 2018:
Hist 323 Syllabus
: History of American Technology
Spring 2017:
Hist 3210 Syllabus
: History of Science
Fall 2016:
Hist 3920 Syllabus
: American Environmental History
Spring 2013:
History 323 Syllabus:
History of American Technology
Old Writing Assignments
4000/6000 level courses:
Spring 2017
Hist 4150/6150
: Introduction to Digital History
Spring 2014:
Hist 4240/6240: History of Health Care Systems
Spring 2004:
History of the U.S. Space Program
Fall 2003:
History of American Health Care
Fall 2001:
History of American Health Care
History 122: History, Technology, and Society
Fall 2018:
Hist 122-001 Syllabus
for CT2
Fall 2017:
Hist 122-300 Syllabus
Spring 2015:
Hist 122-300 Syllabus
Summer 2015:
Hist 122-400 Syllabus
Fall 2005:
Hist 122 Syllabus
History 124: Environmental History
Fall 2009:
Hist 124 fall Syllabus
Spring 2010:
Hist 124 Syllabus
STS courses:
Summer 2020 in Germany:
STS 1010 in Germany
Summer 2018:
Fall 2010:
STS 301 Syllabus
Graduate Seminars:
Hist 8000: Digital Methods for History
Hist 800: Oral History
(spring 2005)
Hist 880: History in the Public Eye
Calhoun Honors Seminars
Spring 2018:
Hon H2060-003
: Food Systems in World Historical Perspective
Fall 2011--
Whatever Happened to the Space Age
Spring 2011--
Technology and Privacy
Spring 2008, with Ian Walker--
Living in a Digital World
Fall 2004--
Computers and Society
Spring 2002--
American Forests
Spring 2001--
2001: The History of The Future
Fall 1999--
The Millenium: Technology and its Critics
Fall 1997--
The Space Age
History 318 (fall 2002)
History 318 Syllabus
My Computer How-To Pages
The Easy Way to Write Web Pages
Help for Common Computer Problems
Using the WWW in Term Papers
Introduction to Eudora
Mailboxes, Filters, and Other Eudora Settings
Netscape Basics
History 322 (fall 1998):
History 322 Home Page
: History of Technology
History 322 Syllabus
History 322 Review Outline
Issue Pages:
(not global warming)
, by Rulinda Price
Computers and Privacy
The Apollo Mode Decision
2001: A Space Odyssey
, by Rulinda Price
Space Stations
, by Rulinda Price
, by Marc Gore
Genetic Testing
Xenoestrogen Pollution
The Year 2000 Problem
by Marc Gore
Oconee Nuclear Reactor Relicensing
Manned Space Flight vs. Smaller Quicker Cheaper
Health Information on the Internet: Helpful or Hurtful?
by LeeAnn Landers
Why Are Computers So Unreliable?
Genetically Engineered food – Is this a good thing?
by Carole Hasson
NASA Budget Cuts
Industrial Pollution
End of Life Decisions
by Michael Keaton
NASA and the International Space Station
Forest Roads
Stem Cell Research
by Michael Keaton
Does Technology Make Us More Vulnerable?
Space Tourism
Should SUV's be Banned?
by Samantha Gross
Animal Cloning
by Rashard Middleton
The Laptop Requirement at Clemson
Electronic Publishing
Impact of Genetic Engineering on Farmers
The Future of the Space Shuttle
Viruses and Worms on the Internet
How Long Can We Live?
NASA and Mars
Robots in the Home
Adult vs. Embryonic Stem Cells
by Eric Doss
Are We Running Out of Oil?
ethanol vs. petroleum
by Adam Balthrop
Blogs and Politics
, by John Spiers
Low Yield Nuclear Weapons
, by Reed Peeples
New Nuclear Power Plants
Was the Space Shuttle a Mistake?
Is Global Warming Melting Arctic Ice?
Livestock Waste
Hybrid Cars
, by John Spiers
Dam Removal
Evangelical Christians and Environment Issues
High Speed Rail
Supreme Court Hears Global Warming Case
Clemson Experimental Forest
Green Building
The Difference Between National Forests and National Parks
Endangered birds
Sustainable Campuses
Nanotechnology and Warfare
What's in Your Water Bottle?
Enhancing Athletic Performance
Teaching STS
Using IVF for Sex Selection and Genetic Diagnosis
Road Pricing
Impact of Online Social Networking
Consumers, the Internet, and Medicine
Should the Library Stop Buying Printed Books?
Internet Voting
Privacy and Facebook
Mad Science: Representations of Science on Film
Classroom Technology
Newborn Genetic Screening
Can Technology Make Football Safe?
The Internet and Civility in Politics
Federal Funding for Mars Exploration
Oil Drilling off the East Coast
Genetic Engineering of Humans
General information:
For Pam Mack's Home Page see:
Pamela E. Mack
Science and Technology in Society
at Clemson
Society for the History of Technology
online journal
History of Technology in the Carolinas Links
A page of
National History Day Resources
for 1999
For my thoughts about evaluating the use of the internet in the classroom see:
Using the Web in Teaching
Assessment Proposal
. An example of my current assessment techniques is available at
Sample Survey
For information on the History Department see:
History Department Home Page
You will find linked to this page descriptions of history courses that are more detailed than those provided by the catalog.
This page last updated 8/19/2016
home page


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I don't necessarily like everything that Etude House releases – I find the quality of Japanese brands generally is more consistent than Korean – however, I completely, totally love how creative and innovative they are with their new releases. They somehow manage to look like 'Etude House' but always come up with a totally new concept and look each season that's hard for me to resist – the price point is also quite low, so for the price of one Nars compact, I can get 3 lip colours and an eyeshadow palette!
Unfortunately I was powerless to resist the new Rose Collection. It is perfect – PERFECT for Autumn (sorry, I just can't call it Fall, any more than I can call a pavement a sidewalk!).
I have found that Korean brands are releasing braver colours and textures than Japanese brands generally do (not that this post is about a fight off – it's just that I have naturally made the progression from buying lots of Japanese make up to Korean so I can't help comparing).
They also choose models that really show off the collections – I find Japanese brands choose Western models or westernised looking Asian models a lot – it's not a problem but then I think, why not show these cosmetics on the face of a model that your main consumers can actually relate to? Anyway, I digress.
'And Rose' consists of 8 matte lip creams in PERFECT COLOURS FOR AUTUMN, one 10 colour eyeshadow palette, a nail polish yet and four eyeliners.
The lip tints are creamy and leave a matte finish. The applicator is an interesting sponge which you can use to pat the colour on to the lips – it can be worn as a full colour or in the centre of the lip, and also on the cheeks and eyes.
The colours – I ordered 3. Can you guess which ones?
Obviously I bought the eyeshadow palette – I LOVE multi use palettes:
I have been wearing burgundy lately on my eyes and really like it but I can see why some people may find it a bit scary:
Four eyeliners:
I might get After Blossom…we'll see!
There are also 4 polishes in a sheer white, soft pink, bright pink and red that come as kits with lace you can lay over the nail…I must admit my interest in Korean nail polishes are quite low as I find they chip so easily!
Anything here pique your interest?


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Natural and Cultural Wonders of the Western Caribbean
* Subject to availability.
Special offer(s) :
Take advantage of our special consecutive cruises offers*
-When this cruise is in 2nd position get a -20% discount
-When this cruise is in 3rd position get a -30% discount
- When this cruise is in 4th position get a -40% discount
- When this cruise is in 5th position get a -50% discount
- When this cruise is in 6th position get a -60% discount
*Reduction does not apply to the first cruise and relates to the port/port fare excluding port taxes, non available for Ocean Voyages and subject to availability. The offer is only available on selected cruises. Please, contact us.
- A cruise to four Central American countries: idyllic beaches, pre-Columbian sites, and discovery of the Garifuna culture.
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Tikal by plane and the archaeological park and Mayan ruins of Quirigua from Santo Tomás de Castilla; the Mayan site of Copán from Puerto Cortés; the Belize Barrier Reef with Half Moon Caye and the Great Blue Hole.
- Swimming, snorkelling or scuba diving at the Great Blue Hole in Belize, one of the world's ten most beautiful diving sites according to Captain Cousteau.
- The possibility of visiting Tulum and Muyil before your cruise.
- Discovering the town of Livingston, which can only be reached by sea.
- Staterooms & Suites
- Port of call & excursions
- Formalities
- Scuba diving
- Pre/Post & Overlands
Staterooms & Suites
There are no staterooms available for booking. Please contact our cruise advisors.
Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.
As the second ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Champlain will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line's hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.
Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service.
Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.
Port of call & excursions
CozumelEmbarkation 04/01/2020 from 16H00 to 17H00 . Departure 04/01/2020 at 21H00 .
Off the Riviera Maya, Cozumel is Mexico's second largest island. Located at the northern extremity of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the island is renowned for its snorkelling and diving sites and the incredible clarity of its waters protected by a marine park. The island's coasts and interior are also full of treasures: sacred Maya sites devoted to medicine, love and fertility; cenotes; a museum; an ecological reserve; mangroves; lagoons; coastal dunes; long unspoiled beaches. Don't hesitate to climb to the top of the lighthouse in the Punta Sur Nature Reserve in the island's south, to admire the panorama of these wild expanses from above.
5 January 2020 – At seaArrival 05/01/2020. Departure 05/01/2020.
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
6 January 2020 – Water CayeArrival 06/01/2020 mid morning. Departure 06/01/2020 mid afternoon.
The Bay Islands archipelago is home to stunning cays, sheltered coral islets with warm, crystal-clear turquoise waters. Off the island of Utila, the white-sand beaches lined with palms and coconut trees and the reefs of the deserted islet called Water Caye offer a picture-postcard setting that will delight fans of swimming and snorkelling.
7 January 2020 – Santo Tomás de CastillaArrival 07/01/2020 early morning. Departure 07/01/2020 evening.
A port city located in the north-east of Guatemala, on the coast of the Amatique Bay, Santo Tomás de Castilla offers exceptional access to the fabulous Mayan archaeological site of Quiriguá. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, this place takes you back in time, deep into a décor of ruins and vestiges from the 8th century.
8 January 2020 – LivingstonArrival 08/01/2020 early morning. Departure 08/01/2020 early evening.
Livingston is a town unlike any other in Guatemala, an enclave with a Caribbean atmosphere on the edge of the Rio Dulce. Lanchas, the motor boats that travel along the river and the Caribbean Sea, are the only way of reaching this small, welcoming town with no overland access to the rest of the country. Here, you are in Garifuna country: the inhabitants, descendent from Jamaican slaves, perpetuate their culture through oral tradition and ceremonies. Garifuna music, which is lively and sounds similar in some respects to reggae, and Garifuna dance, to the beat of drums, have both been classified by UNESCO as "Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity".
9 January 2020 – Belize CityArrival 09/01/2020 early morning. Departure 09/01/2020 late afternoon.
Belize City is the former capital and the country's largest town. Located on the Caribbean Sea, this lively little town symbolises the fusion of British, Spanish and Maya cultures. The departure point for flights over the Great Blue Hole and the barrier reef, it's also the ideal gateway for discovering the treasures of Maya architecture: in the heart of the jungle, the grandiose and mysterious ruins of temples and palaces at the Lamanai and Xunantunich sites await you. Another unmissable experience: a trip to the mouth of the Belize River: with a little luck and care, you'll get a glimpse of manatees, dolphins, crocodiles, iguanas and many aquatic bird species.
10 January 2020 – Half Moon CayeArrival 10/01/2020 early morning. Departure 10/01/2020 midday.
The tropical green crescent of Half Moon Caye is a natural monument of Belize stretching out over crystal-clear waters. The appeal of the oldest protected marine and ornithological area in Central America stems from its beaches lined with coconut trees, but most importantly from its incredible underwater world, which you will be able to explore with fins, mask and snorkel. Corals, sponges, sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, eels and groupers live in the turquoise waters, while on land the coastal forest is home to amusing geckos and a large colony of red-footed boobies, spectacular divers that penetrate the water at high speed to feed on small fish and squid.
CozumelDisembarkation 11/01/2020 at 06H30 .
Off the Riviera Maya, Cozumel is Mexico's second largest island. Located at the northern extremity of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the island is renowned for its snorkelling and diving sites and the incredible clarity of its waters protected by a marine park. The island's coasts and interior are also full of treasures: sacred Maya sites devoted to medicine, love and fertility; cenotes; a museum; an ecological reserve; mangroves; lagoons; coastal dunes; long unspoiled beaches. Don't hesitate to climb to the top of the lighthouse in the Punta Sur Nature Reserve in the island's south, to admire the panorama of these wild expanses from above.
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.
In order to participate in diving sessions, guests must have with them a medical certificate less than 1 year old and their up to date dive book.
Scuba diving
Scuba diving
Fauna and flora of the Caribbean Sea
The fauna of the Caribbean Sea is very varied. During the different dives, divers can observe various species of benthic fauna such as French angel fish, queen angel fish, spotted drums, puffer fish, parrots fish, and pelagic fauna such as spotted eagle ray, barracudas, horse eyes jackfish, as well as fixed wildlife such as gorgonians and barrel sponges.
Supervision of the dives
Your dives will be led by your PONANT instructor. He will take care of your safety and that all goes smoothly. On some diving sites, as in natural reserves or if the local regulations require it, a local guide will escort the diving.
Level required for scuba diving on this cruise
The minimum level required for scuba diving on this cruise is 1star CMAS or the PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent). The certification card, the diving log book and a recent medical certificate (less than 12 months) must be presented at the beginning of the cruise to our main diving instructor.
Process of the dives (certified divers)
The instructor can dive with 4 certified divers at a time. The instructor reserves the right to check divers' ability for maximum safety. As we will dive in remote places, the dives will be done without decompression stop. A safety stop of 3 minutes at 5 metres will be mandatory. The depth that can be reached will depend on the certification of the divers:
- For those with PADI Open Water Diver certificate (or equivalent), the maximum depth can be up to 20 metres.
- If two PADI Advanced Open Water Divers (or equivalent) wish to dive together independently, they must have a briefing first. They must have dive computers and are allowed to go to a maximum depth of 20 metres.
Process of the initiation dives (novice divers)
Before your initiation dive, your instructor will show you the equipment and will explain to you how to communicate underwater using hand gestures and how to breathe through a regulator. Once in the water, equipped with your material, you will learn how to breathe through your regulator on the surface for a couple of minutes. When your instructor feels you are ready, he will immerse you in water for about 20 minutes to a depth of 6 metres maximum.
Duration of the dives
The diving activity lasts from 2 to 3 hours, which includes the journey to the diving site and the diving. This duration may vary according to the site, the level of divers, weather conditions and the number of participants. For experienced divers, the duration of dives varies between 35 and 60 minutes depending on the site, the diver's experience and consumption.
Supplied equipment
- Diving wetsuit
- Stabilising jacket
- Fins, mask and snorkel
- Regulator with octopus and pressure gauge
- Diving computer (for divers mastering their use)
Scuba diving activities on this cruise
HONDURAS - Puerto Cortes
GUATEMALA - Santo Tomás de Castilla
GUATEMALA - Livingston
BELIZE - Belize City
BELIZE - Half Moon Caye
These sites are indicative. The proposed diving excursions may be changed depending on weather and safety conditions and the number of divers.
Price per person
- Initiation dive:
- Introductory dive (1 dive): € 80
- Ponant Discovery Pack (2 dives): € 150
- Certified dive:
- Exploration (1 dive): € 80
- Excellence Package (3 dives): € 225
Pre/Post & Overlands
Before your cruise
After your cruise
During your cruise
07/01/2020 – Tikal by air1015.00 AU$ **
09/01/2020 – Flying over the Great Blue Hole735.00 AU$ **
06/01/2020 – Copan by air1015.00 AU$ **
** Prices per person, based on double occupancy


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Sara Celi joined Freedom43TV as the 9 p.m. anchor in Sept. 2011 after more than seven years in TV. Her broadcasting career has made stops in Shreveport, Louisiana and Cincinnati, Ohio, her hometown. Sara graduated from Western Kentucky University with a double major in Broadcast News and History in May 2004.
She started out shooting her own stories at KSLA just one week after she graduated college and since then has worked in almost every news gathering capacity in the newsroom.
In 2005, the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters recognized Sara for her reporting.
When she's not at work, you can usually find her training for her latest race.
In March 2011, she completed the LA Marathon, despite the rainy and windy conditions that forced almost 4,000 other runners to be treated for hypothermia!
She also loves to travel, shop, cook, and explore new neighborhoods.
One day, she plans to write a novel.
Life Goal – To make a difference in some way in someone else's life
Play any sports/Favorite Sport – I am a runner, and I love competing in races. I recently won my age group in a 5K, and in March 2011 I ran the LA Marathon
Favorite TV Show – Mad Men
Favorite Car – One that runs!
Happiest moment in my life was – the day I married my husband, Sean Celi in the library named after my father at the church where I grew up.
4 notable persons you'd invite to dinner – Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge, Pippa Middleton, Abraham Lincoln, the Dalai Lama
Favorite food – It's a split between Bar-B-Q and Tex/Mex
I have a pet – No. I haven't had one since the family cat, Casey, died when I was 19. I took it hard.
Knew you wanted to be a reporter when – was 7, sitting next to my dad in the living room watching the Berlin Wall come down
Best movie of all time – Breakfast at Tiffany's
Hardest part of my job – Covering the death of someone who died fighting for our nation and freedom. Because my husband's an officer in the Air Force, I can't help but put myself in the shoes of those families.
Favorite holiday – Thanksgiving
My favorite story of all time – Covering Cooperative for Education's snapshot tour through Guatemala this year. It changed my life to see all the good work that group does on behalf of Guatemala school kids. For five days, I toured that beautiful country and wrote stories about the people on the trip and the children we met along the way. It was one of the hardest and most fulfilling assignments of my life.
People are surprised when I tell them – I've interviewed OJ Simpson
I like to listen to – anything that has Maroon 5 or Adam Levine associated with it
Favorite Book – The Notebook
I'd jump at the chance to – be a foreign correspondent
Best part of the day – right when the sun sets
Favorite place to be other than home & work – It's a toss up between Los Angeles and Palm Beach
Anything else you want viewers to know about you – I'm so happy to be here in Oklahoma. I'm looking forward to the challenge!


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The Peak Climbing Section
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings - John Muir
The Peak Climbing Section (PCS) is an activity section of the Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club. Most of our members live near the San Francisco Peninsula.
Come join us as we explore the high peaks of the Sierra, in summer, winter, spring and fall! We love the views from the top, but you'll find that we also take great pleasure in identifying the flowers, birds and trees as we pass through the meadows and forests on our way to the alpine zone. Not to mention, capturing some cool photos!
Hiking, climbing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding in the backcountry of the Sierra - we embrace it all, with a focus on non-technical ascents of peaks. We climb those peaks over rock, snow and ice, descend the canyons, and relax in the meadows.
But it's not just about the Sierras. We also have local training hikes, and occasional trips to the high mountains of the world. Club members have climbed in Alaska, Mexico, Ecuador, the spine of the Andes, Antarctica, the Himalayas and the peaks of Africa. Back in the Bay Area, we get together to practice our skills and to swap tall tales.
We welcome newcomers and invite you to join us on an introductory trip or at one of our monthly meetings. At these get-togethers, members and notable climbers share their excitement and expertise about their adventures. Recent meetings have featured slideshows on the Bugaboos, the Khumbhu, Afghanistan, Everest, and the High Peaks of Bolivia.
Our focus is on non-technical ascents of peaks in the Sierra Nevada. Each month we publish our newsletter, Scree.
Advanced Trip Schedule
Please check current proposed trips for 2018.
This trips are planned to occur in the Spring and Summer. They are subject to change until they appear on the Chapter schedule, but are listed here for planning purposes. Please check Calendar for advanced trip schedule.
Our Next Meeting
Our meetings are held several times per year at the Peninsula Conservation Center, 3921 E. Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto. You are welcome to attend.


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Room to Grow.
At The Fields, we believe you deserve to live where all your needs are met—both now and in the times ahead—which is why we've designed our Fields brand to provide you with a great apartment that can keep up with you and offer you room to grow. Plus, with locations throughout the greater Washington metropolitan area, close to great shopping, dining and the Metro, you'll always enjoy the life you find at The Fields.