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So, you may have noticed that there's been a bit of a fatsplosion over at Newsweek lately. When Kate Dailey, Newsweek's still-relatively-new health blogger, reviewed LFTF as one of her first assignments, I wasn't sure what to make of her — her interview seemed hampered by an unwillingness to give up on toeing the "fat bad!" line. It wasn't that she seemed hostile, but that she seemed reluctant to give up the obesity crisis security blanket. And why should she? We've seen how science writers tend to cover fat; it's easier to get published if you vilify it, plus you get to use all sorts of fun synonyms. (Here, we usually write "fat." Anyone penning an OBESITYCRISISBOOGABOOGA article also gets access to "corpulent," "portly," "flabby," "overweight," and lots of other colorful language. It's hardly fair.)
As it turns out, I've apparently seen the "this is all very interesting, and if you need me I'll be over here clinging desperately to conventional wisdom" response often enough that I'm getting to be an expert. That's exactly what Dailey was thinking, she says –and here's how she dealt with it:
I started to re-examine what I thought I knew about weight and health. I also started to pay more attention to how fatness was discussed and debated in the media: It's not pretty, and it seems that the venom we have for fat people far exceeds the scorn we lay on smokers, or adulterers, or those who text while driving, and the recent health-care debate is only making things nastier.
I wonder whether part of the change of heart comes from reading her blog comments — I know Miss Conduct came to fat acceptance partly by being stunned at the vitriol she got when she suggested treating fat people like human beings. We'll need to get Dailey on Sanity Watchers.
Anyway, because Kate Dailey is by all appearances a thoughtful and reasonable person, she didn't yell and fight and stomp her foot when she encountered ideas she found unnerving. Instead, she investigated not only the ideas but her own resistance to them — and that's how we got America's War on the Overweight, Who Says Americans Are Too Fat?, and a guest post from the Fat Nutritionist. (Though it may be officially unrelated, there's also a terrific deadpan paean to correlation/causation errors and overgeneralization in the blog this week: Redheads Fear the Dentist, and Tall Men Get Cancer: What Your Appearance Says About Your Health.)
Read them! And then, put your face where Dailey's mouth is. By which I mean you're going to want to give her a big smackeroo, but also: she's calling for photos of fatties doing healthy things. "Healthy" here seems to be hovering in the "running a marathon" category, but I don't see why we shouldn't explode that — Dailey asks you to gloss your own photo, so if you want to write "I have fibromyalgia and here is a picture of me standing up long enough to cook a whole meal," by all means submit that puppy. No reason we can't challenge conventional notions of "health" while we're challenging conventional notions of what a healthy and fit person looks like. And meanwhile, if you do have photos of yourself running or hiking or dancing and you're willing to use them to say "in your face, haters," you can submit them to Newsweek's Tumblr page.


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Unlocking a Blackberry device is done by using a MEP unlocking code which you can get from your carrier or from any unlocking service (online or stores).
Basically, it's very simple to unlock a Blackberry mobile phone but you need to use the right unlock code (which is unique from each Blackberry device) because you have only 10 attempts to unlock it.
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After you get the unlock code you need to remove the SIM lock security which is activated on your device..
You need to go into the "Options" of your Blackberry Bold 9780 and select "Advanced Options" then select "SIM card".
While on the SIM CARD screen just type "MEPD", it will show you the screen of the securities which are activated on your Blackberry Bold 9780 device.
Most likely you will see the "Network" security activated (it will show "Active"/"Disabled" status next to each line).
Then just type "MEP2", it will pop an input where you will be asked to enter your unlock code for your Blackberry.
Each line is other security, if the "service provider" is the one that is active then type "MEP4" (used mostly on WIND and BELL devices)... after the code is accepted restart your Blackberry and then you can use it with any SIM card from any GSM carrier world wide.
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Red Line's Take on the Lightning's Draft Picks
Remind me next year to order Red Line three weeks before draft day instead of two...
Anyway, looking through Red Line's draft guide there are a lot of positives for the Lightning coming out of this draft. Here's how they had the picks the Lightning took rated and, where given, the short blurb about each:
#30 Dana Tyrell: "Love his speed, smarts, and competitiveness."
#54 Luca Cunti: "It's a team game, Luca. It's not all about you."
#62 Alexander Killorn: "Blazing fast playmaker. Stock rising like gas prices."
#100 Mitch Fadden: "Dynamic scorer should've been taken last year."
#160 Matt Marshall: "Bull in a china shop, but has no hands or finesse."
#207 Torrie Jung
#290 Michael Ward
NR Johan Harju
NR Justin Courtnall
On Dana Tyrell:
"Speedy goal scorer was one of the most pleasant surprises in the West this season. Fun to watch. Outstanding skater, with great first step quickness. Explosive stride and gets to top speed quickly. Wide-track base makes him solid on skates and strong on the puck. Loves going to corners and front of the net. Good hockey sense and sees the ice well. Balanced offensive skill - good playmaking ability and terrific shot. Owns a wicked 1-timer and can score from anywhere. Outstanding hockey sense at both ends, and is very effective defensively. Just flat out knows how to play the game. Excellent work ethic and plays with a lot of grit despite his smallish size. His skating allows him to elude big hits. Had a very disappointing playoff performance, but still a RLR favorite."
Makes you wonder why this guy wasn't a first rounder with praise so glowing. Red Line projects Tyrell as a "2nd liner for a good club" and compares him to Antoine Vermette/Chris Kunitz. After watching Vermette torture the Lightning a few times a year over the past three seasons, I'll take a clone of him on our side any day.
Red Line also ranked Tyrell 8th for its "Yvan Cournoyer Trophy" for the best pure skater in this draft saying, "Terrific power in first stride and accelerates like a race car."
On Luca Cunti:
This actually wasn't as bad as I would've expected, which tells me Woodlief and his gang know Cunti is the kind of talent that can come back and bite them if they pile on too hard.
"Perhaps the best pure skater in the draft. Effortless with great wheels. Edging is so clean you don't ever hear his blades against the ice. Has a quick stick, a variety of slick moves, and knows how to finish. Can make delicate, touch saucer passes off both sides of the blade. Super skilled, but unfortunately for Cunti it's all about having the spotlight. Very selfish. Bad teammate with huge character issues who creates problems in a team environment. Fabulous individual skills. Very dangerous on the rush. Dynamic and explosive - a real playmaker. gets shot off quickly and has knack for catching d-men and goalies off guard, often shooting from odd angles and off the wrong foot. Great puck control in tight spaces - shields it well and keeps feet moving in traffic. In total control on the PP where he gains the zone with ease and patiently waits for the right opening."
Red Line goes on to project Cunti as a "fabulously skilled but cancerous second liner" and compares him to "what Alexei Kovalev has become."
Cunti ranks 3rd for Red Line's Cournoyer Trophy for the best skater in this draft and the 13th best natural goal scorer. He also, unfortunately ranks 2nd for the "Scarecrow Award" for those with "$5 million dollar skills and 10 cent heads" with the damning sentence, "Played on three teams this year and every dressing room was pleased when he left." Ouch.
On Alexander Killorn:
"A superb skater with long, fluid stride and instant acceleration. Thinly built, but with a lean, lanky frame to fill out. Has a quick release on accurate shot, uncanny patience under pressure, and is always involved in the play. Shows the ability to control puck and make strong moves at top speed. Sept. 14 birthdate is barely elligible but may be the most complete player in Massachussetts Prep ranks. Shows up every night and is consistent game in and game out. Tremendous leader with great maturity level. Offensively gifted with a nasty side to his game: isn't shy about mixing it up in traffic, driving defenders to the net and battling for puck possession where he usually comes out on top. Creates tons of chances for himself and linematers with vision, creativity, and persistent forechecking."
Red Line projects Killorn as a versatile 2nd or 3rd liner for a strong team and compares the future Harvard forward to NHL veteran Brian Rolston.
On Mitch Fadden:
"Red Line had him as a second rounder last year even after a hugely disappointing campaign. Showed this year why we had such faith in him. An excellent skater with top end speed and very good lateral agility. Can create off the rush and beat defensemen wide and is a terrific finisher with soft hands and natural touch around the net. Excellent vision and creativity make him a constant threat in the offensive zone. Likes to set up behind the net or on the half-boards and can put crisp, accurate passes through traffic. Has very good hockey sense and is strong on the puck for a guy his size. Slightly built and needs to work on his defensive play. If he matures and decides he wants to be an NHL player, he has all the necessary skills."
Red Line makes an either/or proposition saying Fadden projects as a 2nd line scorer or a career AHLer and compares him to Montreal's Chris Higgins.
Red Line also ranked Mitch Fadden its 2nd best mid-round sleeper in the draft. Says Red Line, "Here's a quick description: 5'11" 180 lbs, 19 year old winger was buried in his first draft and then came on to lead his Major Junior team in scoring this season with 36-48-84 totals. You're probably thinking of David Perron, who's likely to go in the first round. But no, it's Fadden who for our money is the better of the two prospects." Perron did go in the first round, so that in some ways justifies the assertion Fadden's got first round skill. Of course Fadden finished second in scoring for Lethbridge behind Zach Boychuk, but you don't pay for Red Line for the stats. You pay for Kyle Woodlief's flair for verbally disemboweling prospects he doesn't like.
Fadden also ranked as the 10th best natural goal scorer in the draft as well.
On Matt Marshall:
Red Line ranked Marshall 4th for its "Roberto Duran "Hands of Stone" Trophy saying Marshall, "Has the hands of a surgeon... a tree surgeon." See now, if he spent that $40 a copy he makes to get a research assistant instead of on quart containers of vitriol, we wouldn't get great line like that one.
So there you have it. No mention of Johan Harju in the issue's section on potential European overage draftees. Still, you can hardly complain about the haul when in their first five picks the Lightning got players compared to Antoine Vermette, Alexei Kovalev, Brian Rolston, Chris Higgins and... Roberto Duran. Matt Marshall will make you say "no mas."
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Archive for the 'Design' Category
More DJ Flyers
So back when I had my weekly dj gig, I would throw together a flyer design every single week (usually during my lunch break). This would mainly involve scanning or pulling an existing image from some source, making it extra silly, cleaning it up, doing a fitting font & text treatment, and then emailing it with a description of the event.
This was before Facebook and Gmail and probably Moses, so you whippersnappers don't know how easy you got it. Now git off mai bermuda grass!
Anyway, I hope you enjoy these, and those who were there, I hope you enjoy the trips down memory lane. =)
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Halloween Throwdown flyers
As a second part to my Halloween-themed posts, here are the flyers for all four years of our Halloween party.
Good times!
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I know I know. It's been a while and I am boring. Work work work.
So in honor of my favorite holiday, here is a random collection of costumes that I have made for myself and for others over the years. Sorry that the photos are so crappy. Some of these images are the only record that I have. Besides, I took soooo more pleasure from actually making these than I ever will from reliving the memories.
Hope you enjoy them!
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NRDC's "Energy Efficiency at Home"
I recently developed a simple interactive Flash piece for the NRDC showing energy consumption in the home. Most of the artwork came from a stock vector that they had sent me, and I just modified it for their needs. I did create a few items, the video game system for example.
Click on the image to view the interactive Flash piece on the SimpleSteps.org site.Tags: 2009, flash, nrdc Comments are off for this post
Video Player for SteveMaddenMusic.com
Recently I designed the video player (and some general interface work) for the existing SteveMaddenMusic.com site. The project was done with a couple of good friends of mine Omar and Ben. I did the design work, they handled everything else.
Video player (click on the image to see the actual player on the SteveMaddenMusic site)
Artist Archive (click on the image to see the archive on the SteveMaddenMusic site)Tags: 2009, flash, graphic design, stevemaddenmusic Comments are off for this post
Advertising Spotlight for Promotions.com
Design and Art Direction by Promotions.com.
Animation and Development by me!
I just recently finished a programmatically animated (I admit that I like typing that) advertising spotlight for Promotions.com. Basically they make all types of banner and interactive advertisements for their clients' websites, and they wanted a quick animated piece to show off all of them.2008, animation, flash, promotions.com Comments are off for this post
Flash Site for Chandler Chicco Agency Advertising
Design and Art Direction by Carolyn Gargano.
Animation and Development by me!
Back in October & November (2007), I worked on an all-Flash site for Chandler Chicco Agency Advertising. I technically worked as a freelancer for the supercool kats at 'Nition Design, but I worked solely with the folks at CCA Advertising. It was about a 2 month project and unfortunately during that period, CCA Advertising was dissolved and the project was scrapped. So what we have here is about a 90% finished product. It has some bugs and it is a bit clunky in spots, but I still think it shows some of my skills in the areas of animation and even coding. So there ya go.2007, animation, chandler chicco, flash Comments are off for this post
Nexium "What Heals You" microsite/pitch for Saatchi Healthcare
Designed by Ryan Smith and Sarah Ferguson.
Developed by me!
I developed a microsite/pitch for the folks at Saatchi Healthcare. Supposedly the bosses liked it a lot. Not sure what the status of it is yet. It wasn't meant to be delivered online, but you have broadband and it has a preloader. So…2008, flash, saatchi healthcare Comments are off for this post
Jazz Anew Email Compostion (first of many)
I took part in three dj events in one week, so I created this email flyer for them all.
DISCLAIMER: EACH and EVERY Thursday (for well over 3 years), I created some sort of quick Photoshop graphic to promote my Jazz Anew dj night (usually made during my lunch break). The basic idea was to borrow a sample image from somewhere and then change it and create a pretty neato email flyer. I made certain to manipulate the images enough so that it became an entirely new piece of artwork.Tags: 2005, dj, flyer, graphic design, jazz anew Comments are off for this post


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First published: 30th June 2000
"Administering Apache," by Mark Arnold, Jeff D. Almeida, and Clint Miller,
is the latest addition to the "Administering" series from the Osborne Media
Group. With the numerous Apache books now available, this book
differentiates itself from its competitors by approaching the task of
setting up a web server from a management perspective, by explaining the
management issues involved, guiding the users through the initial stage of
planning, and setting up the necessary policies after taking into account
the concerns and major considerations for various strategies.
Its target audience comprises Internet Service Providers who aim to provide
more secure services, web developers, applications programmers, right up to
the corporate system administrator. The book's written in a
straightforward manner, presented with clarity and numerous diagrams plus
tables for illustrating complex concepts, not to mention its eye-pleasing
fonts and layouts. All this helps to make it an easy to understand, light
and pleasurable read, but not very suitable as a quick reference book due
to its narrative style.
In addition to Apache, this book also provides information on some UNIX
administration tasks including instructions to help the reader configure a
firewall and FTP. For those unfamiliar with UNIX, step-by-step instructions are provided
for day-to-day UNIX tasks such as killing processes. Detailed
explanations are given for UNIX commands such as "ps" and "grep".
Like many other Apache books, this book is task-oriented and has 12
chapters. One must not skip the first chapter (Planning Ahead), as this is
its "book map" as a "site map" is to a web site. This chapter guides you
along your initial planning stage to defining your policies and strategies
on implementing a web server and determining your server's capabilities. It
then directs you to the relevant chapters or sections of the book according
to your decisions, while highlighting the sections for system administrator
and web development team based on chosen strategies.
There are eight strategies aimed at four categories: the corporation, small
business, large ISP and small ISP. Discussion on concerns and
considerations for various strategies tend to appear occasionally,
especially in chapters three, seven, and nine, which outline the
definition and segregation of the responsibilities and access of the
webmaster and system administrator, the design of the structure for hosting
homepage web
sites, and the decision of setting up a "forward" or "reverse" proxy.
Chapters two to ten deal with the usual tasks of setting up, configuring,
securing and day-to-day running of an Apache web server. These chapters
cover topics from installing, compiling and configuring the basic Apache
Web server to securing the server by using a firewall or adding SSL. In
passing, the troubleshooting section covers status reporting, configuration
reporting, benchmarking, and performance tuning, including load balancing.
Overall, the book is meant for those on UNIX platform but it tries to cover
other platforms as well by devoting chapter eleven solely to using Apache
on Windows 95/NT. For those interested in developing their own modules for
Apache, the final chapter would be a good launching pad as it presents an
overview of the subject, although it is not to be taken as the bible for
programming Apache.
On the subject of securing Apache, readers are given the alternative of
using either mod_ssl or Apache-SSL as detailed instructions are provided for
building OpenSSL, SSLeay, mod_ssl and Apache-SSL. The sentence "SSLeay is
an application programmer interface to the OpenSSL library" indicates a
confusion over the relationship between SSLeay and OpenSSL as in truth,
OpenSSL is based on the excellent SSLeay library and not vice-versa. It
also fails to mention that OpenSSL has replaced SSLeay as one of the
prerequisites for Apache-SSL and currently SSLeay libraries are no longer
Apart from the above SSL third-party modules, other Apache plug-ins such as
mod_perl are only mentioned briefly but ample references are given for
further reading. One interesting point to note is that it does not
encourage Front Page support on Apache and if you are determined to install
Front Page Server Extensions, it recommends that you move those sites
requiring Front Page to some other web servers instead.
Although "Administering Apache" is hot off the press, the same cannot be
said of its contents. Inconsistencies on the version of Apache
used can be found throughout the book, with mentions of apache_1.3.6 in a
few chapters and apache_1.3.9 in others. The sequence of some sections
could do with a rearrangement to closely reflect the "real world" tasks.
For example, chapter two's section on removing existing servers comes
before the downloading and building Apache Server sections, whilst an
'upgrading or migrating' section is sorely missing. In the same chapter,
the instruction to remove all web servers before installing the Apache Web
Server seems very conservative and unnecessary, as it is possible to have
numerous web servers running on the same machine especially for testing
As Apache directives appear under their respective functions, an exhaustive
list should be provided for reference but is not. Typographical
conventions used are not explained and it is most unsettling to come across
four question marks (sometimes three question marks) appended to the
directives like these - "AddAlt????" and "AddIcon????" staring at you. This
is not an oversight of the proofreaders, it just means that "????" or "???"
is a sort of "variable" and "AddIcon????" refers to all directives
beginning with the word AddIcon such as AddIconByType and AddIconByCoding.
They could do well to warn us beforehand.
Despite a few noticeable shortcomings, this book is a good companion for
beginners to UNIX, web servers in general, and the Apache web server as it
offers a good introduction to setting up web servers and services, and an
overall picture of Apache including its source codes. It is easy to
comprehend, not too dry to read on its own without having to sit in front
of a computer and might even be interesting for leisure or bedtime reading.
If you have only a faint idea of what web servers, UNIX and Apache are all
about (but of course you must be computer literate), then this book is a
good starting point for its span though wide is shallow with lots of
references provided for further reading.
For professional web administrators or experienced Apache users, this book
will not add much to your already in-depth knowledge of Apache, but you
might still be attracted to read it for its strategies, server management
tips, and policies - as well as for its entertaining qualities.


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When you command an army of zombies, you will win battles. (If you take anything away from this book, I hope it's that.)
Title: The Art of Zombie Warfare: How to Kick Ass Like the Walking Dead
Author: Scott Kenemore
Year: 2010
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Do you spend an inordinate amount of time dreaming up ways to conquer the world? (Or maybe just a nation or two?) Or perhaps you're simply a student of the military arts who finds enjoyment in the exercise of strategic thinking? Whatever the case, those with an interest in military affairs, or anyone looking for a special edge on the battlefield, might like to know about this little volume from Skyhorse Publishing, which describes the numerous advantages to be gained by employing zombies rather than traditional soldiers.
Just think of it, now. There are all kinds of ways a zombie soldier is superior to a normal human soldier. Zombies are killing machines; they can both take and dish out a lot of damage. They inspire utter terror in their victims. They feel no fear and they never experience morale issues. They never retreat and they never give up striving to reach their objective (killing anyone in sight and eating their brains). They don't have to wait around for orders, but instead take the initiative to attack on their own. They don't need lots of fancy weapons and equipment. Hell, you don't even need to pay them, since money means nothing to them. If one of them is captured and questioned, they can't betray you (since they either can't talk, or can't comprehend the questions, or just don't care).
Actually, the above paragraph pretty much encapsulates what you'll find in this book, so if you can figure that much out on your own, maybe it's not such a necessary read. There are endless (endless, I say!) repetitions of the above points in slightly different contexts, along with frequent mentions of ass-kicking and brain-eating. There's quite a bit more style than substance here, but hey, it's obviously meant as a bit of fun aimed at zombie afficianados. So if you just can't get enough zombie lore in your life, this may be your thing. It might make a nice conversation piece, sitting there on your coffee table for visitors to see. And it's got some cool black & white & red (blood, you see) illustrations of zombies ripping people apart and so forth.
So… find yourself a zombie army, and go forth and conquer!


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Finding Joy: February
This entry was posted on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 by Frances Ryan.
Tags: silly, happy, goals, giggles, gallery, faith
My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them on Just Frances where you can share in my joyful things—one month at a time. Read more about it here!
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December


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Researchers just down the road at UC Irvine might have uncovered the reason why you are such a bad driver ... uh, we mean "others". It could just be your parent's fault for passing on the "bad driving gene," according to an article in The Press-Enterprise.
Though researchers stress they are not on the verge of curing bad driving, one of the studies seems to indicate a deficiency of a brain chemical might explain why some people have trouble driving.
According to another study, rude drivers who weave through traffic might actually be helping to ease commutes.
Researchers studying neurology in Irvine stumbled upon one possible cause for bad driving earlier this year. The team, at UC Irvine, was studying a particular gene variant important to how the brain heals, explained Dr. Steven Cramer, the lead researcher and a neurologist at the university.
But before we start calling our parents to complain about how high our cost of auto insurance is, a group of researchers in Sweden claim that rude and aggressive drivers--referred to as LA drivers--actually help traffic. This means the bad driving could be a solution to the horrendous traffic problem we know we will face no matter what time of day or night we arrive in Los Angeles. The Press-Enterprise continues:
Commuters also complain it's not people who have difficulties driving that pose the greatest danger.
"It's all these morons talking on their phones," Barry Toomer, 60, of Moreno Valley, said.
But some morons can help move traffic, according to a study this summer in Sweden, that used a computer model to test the effect rude drivers have on traffic flow.
The report found that although everyone obeying the laws and passing on the correct side and not cutting off others is efficient, the best results are when about 40 percent of the drivers aren't following all the rules.
The study, which has made the rounds as a defense of offensive driving, concluded that people who fight their way through traffic end up diluting the number of cars getting through by using every chance they get. The rude drivers also help create paths through slower drivers.
Again, Toomer said he was unconvinced.
"It's dangerous," he said. "Do they get where they're going faster? Yeah, buddy, getting that one car in front of me in traffic is going to really take time off your drive."
So the next time you find yourself stuck in traffic on 101, no matter if you are here in the Bay Area or in Southern California, and someone speeds by you weaving recklessly in and out of traffic, don't curse them. Actually, thank them for "moving traffic" and curse their parents for passing on the "bad driver gene."


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Made the trip out to Sandown Raceway on Saturday for the first round of the Shannons Nationals, featuring the Australian Formula 3, Australian GT and GT3 Cup Challenge as the main cetegories on the schedule. Pretty quiet crowd with the V8 Supercars competing just across the Bass Straight in Tasmania on the same weekend, but still the obligatory Mclaren's, Ferrari's and plethora of Ford's and Holden's parked up in the car park. Continue reading
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It's not a mutiny, of course.
San Diego Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher's sudden and dramatic decision to abandon the Republican Party isn't the start of a move by others to abandon ship.
But it is causing a stir in Sacramento, where such defections are rare. "Nathan has made this decision and we accept it," was the terse reaction from Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway, R-Tulare.
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The last time this happened, the commotion was on the Democratic side, when Fresno Assemblyman Juan Arambula walked out in a dispute over budget issues.
Arambula, a soft-spoken moderate, became an independent in 2009, five years after he was first elected.
Then-Assembly Speaker Karen Bass responded by stripping Arambula of his chairmanship of the Public Safety Committee.
Fletcher is also becoming an independent. He is a Marine veteran and former business owner who is married to Mindy Tucker, a long-time communication aide to President George W. Bush.
His departure deprives the party of a talented moderate who is widely considered to have future potential for statewide office. Fletcher has not been a go-along guy in Sacramento. He's bucked his party on tax issues, gay rights, and the environment.
But his reasons for leaving the GOP also have a lot to do with pragmatic campaign strategy. Fletcher is trailing in a recent San Diego U-T poll in the race for San Diego mayor. The frontrunner, Carl DeMaio, was endorsed by the San Diego Republican Party, in a major snub to Fletcher. Democrats also have a strong voter registration edge in the city.
Fletcher's defection reflects a hope that he can capitalize on dissatisfaction with both parties and gain enough votes to make a runoff election that'll be required if nobody scores a majority vote on June 5. His campaign says it believes it's starting to surge, according to other campaign polling numbers they've seen, and that they believe Fletcher's strong fundraising will make a big difference.
It may be a long shot. Meantime, the Republican Party has lost an attractive and moderate figure from its ranks.
Let us know what you think. Comment below, send us your thoughts via Twitter @PropZero or add your comment to our Facebook page.


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The NHS are urgently appealing for people with particular blood types to come forward and donate.
READ: Leeds and Sheffield make shortlist to host new Channel 4 base - but Hull fails to make the cut
O negative and B negative stocks are now running low in the NHS due to an increase in demand for certain blood types and a drop off in donations.
The lack of O negative and B negative donors giving blood in the run up to the bank holiday has meant that stocks of these groups could fall below two days.
NHS Blood and Transplant are asking anyone who knows they have these blood types but may have not donated before to give blood now.
There is currently an urgent appeal for more people from the black community to give blood, as well.
NHS Blood and Transplant needs at least 40,000 new black donors to help patients.
Over 7,000 have come forward since an appeal last June, but more are needed to help ease the pressure on blood stocks and make sure people in need receive the best possible blood match.
READ: Weather warning issued for Leeds as hail and thunderstorms look set to strike city
O negative is also the 'universal' blood group and is often used when a patient's blood type is not known, like in emergency situations.
B negative stocks are low because many patients with serious blood disorders, like sickle cell, need B negative blood. Only two percent of donors are B negative.
O negative and B negative donors can walk in and donate at most of the NHS' fixed site donor centres, without the need to make an appointment, or can call 0300 123 23 23 to ask for a priority appointment.
Mike Stredder, Director of Blood Donation at NHS Blood and Transplant said: "The overall demand for blood is declining year on year. However, the need for specific blood groups such as Ro blood type and O negative are on the increase.
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"We need an additional 4,000 regular O negative donors to those we have now to consistently provide seriously ill patients with the blood they need. If you know you are O negative or B negative and have never donated before, now is the time to make a difference.
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Headline: 4TH-AND-WON
EAST HARFORD — Well, that was exciting.
UConn coach Randy Edsall answered a controversial Pittsburgh touchdown late in the fourth quarter with an intriguing call of his own, and it secured a 30-28 win over the Panthers before 35,391 at Rentschler Field Thursday night.
Pitt (5-4, 3-1) was the Big East's best to this point and its lone undefeated team. UConn improves to 5-4 and 2-2 in the conference.
On a fourth-and-1 from the UConn 19 with 2:50 left, Edsall called timeout and decided to go for it deep in his own end.
Jordan Todman, who blew up the Pitt defense for a career-high 222 yards on 37 carries, gained 4 - and proceeded to run out the final four minutes to preserve a huge win for the Huskies.
"When you have confidence in your offensive line and the running back, it makes the decision easier," Edsall said. "I just wanted us to control our own destiny.
"I think I said, 'Defense, do you think you can stop them?' And before they could answer, I said, 'We're going for it.' With what was on the line, I just wanted to control our own destiny."
Jon Baldwin's 20-yard catch in the corner of the end zone with 4:35 left - he was ruled out of bounds on the field but the call was reversed - had pulled Pitt to 30-28 before UConn turned to Todman to put it away.
"I had a lot of confidence in our offensive line that they would get a good push and I'd just lean forward," Todman said of the fourth-and-1 play. "I would have never thought of punting - just let's run it, get it and put it away."
Dion Lewis led Pitt on the ground with 77 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 13 carries. Quarterback Tino Sunseri was 20 of 28 for 220 yards, one TD and two interceptions.
Pitt had 143 yards on the ground to UConn's 249.
"Their offensive line was blocking us; they pushed us around to be quite honest," Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt said.
UConn QB Zach Frazer, who left the game briefly with an injury, was 9 of 20 for 100 yards and two TDs.
The Panthers definitely gave the Huskies an early Christmas present.
Ray Graham (16 carries, 75 yards, TD) fumbled the kickoff after the Huskies went ahead by two on Dave Teggart's 25-yard field goal. Two plays later, Frazer found Isiah Moore for a 14-yard touchdown in the corner of the end zone. The Huskies led 30-21 with 6:19 left.
Teggart's third field goal, with 7:07 left, had made it 23-21.
The eight-play, 52-yard drive was buoyed by a 21-yard run by Todman.
Frazer lay on the ground after an incompletion and a hit and was escorted off the field early in the fourth. Redshirt freshman Mike Box replaced him, ran for 8 yards and was leveled at the end of the run by Dom DeCicco.
But Box, who sustained a concussion at Louisville Oct. 23 and was just cleared to play this week, bounced right back up. Frazer, who had the wind knocked out of him, returned on the Huskies' next series with 10:16 to go in the game.
After Graham's 5-yard touchdown run gave Pitt a 21-13 lead with 13 seconds left in the third quarter, Nick Williams started the Huskies' comeback by returning the ensuing kickoff 95 yards and the Huskies were within 21-20 entering the fourth quarter after a Teggart extra point.
"The special teams today came up huge," Edsall said. "We had lost some momentum there and Nick Williams returned for that touchdown."
With 5:27 left in the third quarter, Pitt put points on the board - the first time since scoring the game's opening touchdown - to take a 14-13 lead.
It was Lewis then and Lewis in third. He scored from a yard out to complete a six-play, 75-yard drive with the key playing being a 42-yard hookup between Sunseri and Baldwin. It was a big-time play down the middle of the field over Blidi Wreh-Wilson.
The Huskies extended their three-point halftime lead when Teggart connected from 39 yards for a 13-7 edge with 10:48 to go in the third.
The Huskies appeared to be driving for seven. Operating from their 22, Todman ripped off a 22-yard run and defensive end Greg Romeus, in his first game back since early-season back surgery, was whistled for a personal foul after the play.
The Huskies were at the Pitt 34 but could get no further than the 22 before Teggart came on.
UConn had a 10-7 lead at halftime but it looked like it was going to add to it after Sunseri was picked off a second time.
Dwayne Gratz made a nice play on the ball and went up high with the Panthers' 6-foot-5 Baldwin.
Gratz returned the interception 37 yards to the Pitt 49 with 2:23 to go in the half, but UConn went three-and-out.
UConn rushed for 114 yards on 21 carries in the half. Todman had 102 on 16 carries.
Pitt was 5 of 8 on third downs in the first half but the UConn defense was playing with confidence, though the pressure on Sunseri was minimal. The first-year starter was making good decisions but the bad ones were glaring.
The Panthers were gunning to break a 7-7 tie and converted on three consecutive first downs.
But it was a second-down play that cost the Panthers when Jerome Junior nabbed a Sunseri pass and returned it 17 yards to the Pitt 26.
The Huskies got points, a 46-yard field goal by Teggart, from the turnover and built a 10-7 advantage with 13:37 left in the half.
UConn tied the score at 7 - the answer to the Panthers' game-opening score - when Kashif Moore hauled in a 36-yard TD pass from Frazer. The drive lasted 11 plays and covered 83 yards in a little over five minutes. The key play was Todman's 10-yard run on a fourth-and-1 at the Pitt 46.
The Panthers went ahead 7-0 on Lewis' 4-yard TD run with 12:59 left in the first quarter. He took a dump pass 31 yards just before that play.
That score came thanks to a turnover. Pitt won the toss and deferred to the second half so the Huskies got the first opportunity to score, and they looked to a little trickery to start things.
UConn's flea-flicker attempt was thwarted when Greg Williams got a shot on Todman as he was flipping the ball back to Frazer, and the ball hit the ground. Frazer picked it up and threw, but Jarred Holley picked it off at the UConn 48.
"Now we're back in the [Big East] race and we're excited for it," Todman said.
t Next for UConn: At Syracuse, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., ESPNU


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Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel and riverboat accommodations, entertainment, special dinners, motor coach transportation, sightseeing, porterage, admissions, the services of Tauck Directors, ship crew, local guides and drivers are included. Transportation from Beijing Capital International Airport to The Waldorf Astoria Beijing is included provided you furnish us with accurate flight arrival information at least three weeks prior to the start of the tour. Transportation from the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong to Hong Kong (Chek Lap Kok) International Airport is also included when you check out of the hotel. Transportation to and from airports and train stations may be shared with other Tauck guests.
The tour price includes all hotel and riverboat accommodations with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may differ slightly from one hotel to another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort. Triple accommodations on the riverboat are very limited and consist of an extra bed placed in the cabin.
Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary.
China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong is conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the tour. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck.
All customary gratuities for hotel, riverboat and restaurant staff and local guides and drivers are included.
Special Luggage Restrictions for this Tour
Due to strictly enforced weight restrictions on intra-China flights, luggage weight per person must not exceed 44 lbs (20 kg) and you are permitted only one piece of checked luggage. Luggage exceeding the allowable weight is subject to excess baggage charges, which can result in a considerable additional expense. The charge for overweight baggage can range from $1 to $5 USD per pound, per flight sector. It is your sole responsibility to pay for any excess baggage charges.
Regulations within most airports require that you handle your own luggage through customs. On these occasions, luggage carts will be available.
The Chinese government has strict regulations regarding carry-on luggage as well. The maximum allowable weight is 11 lbs (5 kg), and the maximum allowable dimensions are 22" by 15" by 8" (55 cm 38 cm by 20 cm). THESE DIMENSIONS INCLUDE ALL WHEELS, HANDLES, ETC. If these dimensions are exceeded, the carry-on will be checked. This requirement is enforced by the airport, not the airline, and is done before you go through to passport control or the gate.
On on-tour flights, the following additional items are allowed:
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Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.
Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.
Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your suitcase before leaving home!
Carry-on Luggage – General
Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.
For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.
Tauck Directors assist with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance, but they will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed and pleasant experience for you.
Five on-tour flights, including the flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong on Day 14, must be purchased through us as part of your tour package.
All U.S. citizens require a valid passport to enter China, and that passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the completion of travel. (Please note that although adult passports are valid for a full ten years, children's passports require renewal every five years.) Your passport must also contain at least one blank visa page according to the Chinese government, but we recommend at least two blank pages. If you are a United States citizen and do not have a valid passport, please contact the closest U.S. passport agency or consult the U.S. State Department web site for detailed information on how to obtain or renew your passport at: www.travel.state.gov.
In addition to a valid passport, and as noted in the Summary of Purchase you received confirming your reservation, U.S. citizens are also required to have a visa to enter China. Please note that this visa must be processed within six months of your arrival. Your Summary of Purchase also indicated various options on how to obtain your visa. To review (and if you are currently within the parameters of the timeframe noted above), you may elect to work with VisaCentral (a visa-assistance provider) to obtain your visa, with another visa-assistance provider of your choosing, or by working directly with the Chinese Embassy or Consulate. (If you opt to work with VisaCentral, their services are available online at www.visacentral.com/tauck.)
International maritime security guidelines require that your passport information be provided to us prior to your embarkation. You need to provide this information to us as soon as you book your cruise or boarding may be denied. Once you board the ship, your passport will be held by the purser until you disembark.
Non-U.S. citizens should check with the Chinese Embassy or Consulate to determine necessary travel documents.
It is a good idea to carry a photocopy of the photo page of your passport in a place other than with the original, and to leave a copy of all your travel documents with a friend or relative at home.
Air transportation to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included.
To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your tour or cruise. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour or cruise cost. Train and airport transfers are included for these extended stays as described above under Inclusive Prices. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult Extend Your Trip in the Accommodations section on this webpage and discuss it with your reservations sales consultant or your travel agent when you book your tour or cruise.
Although every effort is made to handle your luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to the Tauck Travel Protection Product section on this webpage for more information.
Lost luggage is an unfortunate possibility in today's world of airline travel. We suggest that you:
Your Tauck Director will assist you with airline and other carrier communications, but has no inside contacts to guarantee or expedite recovery of lost luggage. All recovery costs, including the communication costs, are your responsibility. Check your travel protection details for covered expenses.
Personal expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and other beverages not specifically included, laundry, dry cleaning, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, airport arrival and departure taxes, individual train and airport transfers (when applicable), and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant.
The customary gratuity to the Tauck Director is not included. We ask that gratuities be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group.
Journey Start and End Times are provided at time of booking. The tour begins at 6:30 PM at The Waldorf Astora Beijing on the first day of the tour. You or your booking agent will be advised of any change to this schedule. When making flight arrangements, please allow sufficient time to claim luggage and clear customs in order to join the tour on time. The tour ends when you check out of the the Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong. Each carrier and each airport has different rules regarding how early you must arrive for flight check in. Please contact your individual carrier for this information.
We pledge to make every effort to operate all tours as advertised. We reserve the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to you. Any resultant added expense will be covered by us. Although not expected, prices on this website may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecast at the time of publication.
Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many state, religious and civic holidays locally observed. You may wish to log on to Wikipedia to view a list of holidays by country by clicking here.
The climate of China is temperate, which is similar to the United States. Expect cool, sometimes cold, weather in Beijing in spring and fall with temperatures ranging from 40-65 ºF (4-18 ºC). During the summer months, the temperatures are warm and generally range from 75-85 ºF (24-29 ºC).
The average temperature in Hong Kong rarely dips below 60 ºF (16 ºC). From April through October, you may expect temperatures to vary between 65 and 85 ºF (18 and 29 ºC).
Temperatures in the Three Gorges region (Yangtze) and Guilin average 65 ºF (18 ºC) in April and May and 80 ºF (27 ºC) in June, July and August. Temperatures return to about 65 ºF (18 ºC) in October.
Please note that although it does appear to be quite rainy in some areas of the tour at different times of the year, the rain is often intermittent. It is entirely appropriate to encourage travel during these months.
To determine current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.
Occasionally, we will use photographs and/or video taken by fellow guests or your Tauck Director on your cruise for print, Internet and other media promotional purposes. If you prefer that your image not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director at the start of your tour.
Membership will be granted to all persons. We reserve the right to terminate the tour of any persons who are abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the tour.
We recommend that you contact your bank in advance of departing on your journey to determine whether you will be able to use your ATM and credit cards while traveling. When contacting your bank, notify them of your travel dates so that they will anticipate charges being made outside of your hometown and do not suspend your cards for what may appear to them to be "suspicious" charges. We also recommend that you make a photocopy of the front and back of your ATM and credit cards to leave behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your cards are misplaced, lost or stolen. Be sure you know your pin number as it is often required with use of the chip.
We understand and appreciate the value of instant communication when we travel; it keeps us in touch with friends and family, and it's a reassurance in the event of an emergency. However, the use of cell phones can be disruptive to a tour and to other guests who are enjoying their vacation. As a courtesy to others, we ask that you refrain from using your cell phone during motor coach travel, group functions, when sightseeing and when the Tauck Director is addressing the group as a whole. There are usually ample opportunities to make or receive calls at times when it does not affect others.
Please contact your cell phone carrier to determine limitations and services that exist in your destination.
To enjoy this tour, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces and stand for extended periods of time. This is a rigorous journey that covers 1,065 m (1,714 km), and includes five on-tour flights and a riverboat cruise. The benefits are many and require the effort to match. Various modes of transportation will be used to highlight different aspects of China's culture and geography, including airplane, riverboat, sampan, trishaw, aerial lift and funicular.
Much of the sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot and it is strongly suggested that you pack sturdy, comfortable walking shoes that have already been broken-in in order to appreciate fully what China has to offer.
Depending on the water level in the Yangtze River at different times of the year, it may be necessary to walk over several pontoons and climb up approximately 50 to150 steps without handrails in order to reach the motorcoach.
Although there is no significant altitude change from location to location, the air quality is poor in Beijing and in most of the cities visited. In the summer months, it is hot and humid throughout China and Asia.
There are no restrooms on the motor coaches in China and there are no laws regarding disabilities similar to those found in the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Therefore, restrooms at some of our destinations do not have western commodes and are not stocked with soap or paper towels. We suggest you bring tissues, handkerchiefs, soap leaves and antibacterial lotion. The hotels do have western commodes as well as soap and paper towels. Some hotels have washroom attendants; it is customary to tip these attendants.
The local water is not potable and we will supply bottled water or water in thermoses throughout the tour.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ON SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN AND MOBILITY ISSUES: This Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate oxygen tanks, wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Oxygen tanks are strictly prohibited in many foreign countries on regional flights aboard small aircraft, such as those intra-tour flights featured on this Tauck journey. Likewise, the very limited cargo capacity on such flights prohibits the transport of wheelchairs or motorized scooters.
Guests should also bear in mind that the infrastructure in many foreign countries, particularly in developing countries, often presents severe and even insurmountable challenges for those with walking difficulties or other mobility issues. The responsibility of the Tauck Director is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.
There is a physician on board the riverboat who is qualified in both western and Chinese medicine. The riverboat does not carry a defibrillator. Customary charges are in effect for medical care.
If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.
Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.
Some of the countries visited on this itinerary may require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against certain diseases in order to enter the country. These requirements are subject to frequent change as outbreaks occur and subside in different areas, and it is therefore crucial that you obtain the very latest information on entry requirements as you prepare for your journey.
For the most current information, please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by clicking here and the World Health Organization (WHO) by clicking here. You may also wish to visit the web sites for the embassies of the countries you will be visiting. Besides providing details on vaccination requirements, these sites can also provide information on vaccinations that may be recommended (but aren't required) and other potential health issues for which no vaccines are available.
Any decisions relating to your health, of course, should not be based solely on information provided by a web site. It is critically important that you consult with your personal physician prior to your journey to obtain any required vaccinations and to review any optional recommendations offered by the CDC or other sources.
Please be sure to discuss your journey with your physician at least four to six weeks in advance of your departure, as certain vaccinations take time to become fully effective. Also, be certain to ask your physician for proof of any vaccinations you receive, and to pack this proof along with your other travel documents in your carry-on luggage (not in your checked luggage).
Researching and complying with vaccination entry requirements for the countries visited on this itinerary is the responsibility of the traveler and not Tauck. Tauck is therefore not responsible for any expenses incurred or disruptions to travel caused by improper or incomplete vaccinations, or by the failure to provide proof of required vaccinations.
If you do not obtain the necessary vaccinations and proper documentation, you may be denied entry into one or more countries, or temporarily quarantined until the necessary vaccinations are administered, or until proper documentation is provided.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a guidance letter that requires airlines and travel agents to disclose to consumers countries that require the use of insecticides by airlines. Please click here for more information.
Age Recommendations ― Children 8 years of age or older at the time of travel are welcome on this Tauck journey. Based upon our experience with family travelers, we have a minimum recommended age for each journey to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all of our guests. All children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian. At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older in order to make a reservation.
Babysitting ― Our journeys are designed for adults and children to share the wonder of discovery together. If you require babysitting services, your Tauck Director will put you in contact with the appropriate hotel staff with whom you may make babysitting arrangements. There is usually an additional fee for these services. Many hotels do offer on-site babysitting services; however, babysitting services may not be available at all of our hotels. Please note that our Tauck Directors are not responsible for providing babysitting services.
Safety and Welfare Responsibility ― We welcome the participation of child travelers on our exciting excursions. If you are traveling with a child on a Tauck journey, you have the sole responsibility for ensuring that that the child with whom you are traveling follows all rules of safety throughout the tour. By traveling with us, you release Tauck, Inc. and our partners of all liability for any risks and/or injuries to the child with whom you are traveling.
Special Travel Documentation for Children
Authorization for Travel
If you travel into or out of the U.S. with children under the age of 18, you should be aware of the following: because of increasing incidents of child abductions in disputed custody cases and because children are at risk as possible victims of child pornography, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that unless the child is accompanied by both parents, you should have a notarized note from the child's other parent (or, in the case of a child traveling with grandparents, uncles or aunts, sisters or brothers, or friends, a note signed by both parents) stating that the parent(s) not traveling acknowledge that the parent(s), family members, etc. who are traveling into or out of the U.S. with the child have permission to do so. While CBP may not ask to see this documentation, if they do ask, and you do not have it, you may be detained until the circumstances of the child traveling without both parents can be fully assessed.
If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (parent deceased, sole custody, etc.), other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, or a death certificate, will be useful.
Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment
In the unlikely event of a medical emergency, a medical facility will require permission from the child's parents to provide treatment. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you bring along a letter from both parents (including other pertinent documents as cited above) authorizing emergency medical treatment for their child.
We are not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by the improper documentation of any guest, including children traveling without both parents. While there is no definitive format or standard, click here to view a sample letter for guardians or one parent traveling with a child.
If you are traveling from the U.S., the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that your name, as it appears on your domestic or international airline ticket, must precisely match your name as it appears on the government-issued photo ID (i.e., passport or driver's license) that you present during security screening. The ID name must also match any additional airline data, such as frequent-flyer information. For example, if you present your driver's license to security and it says John T. Smith, your ticket must also say John T. Smith, not John Thomas Smith, Jack Smith, or any other variant. Your date-of-birth and gender information provided to the airline must also match your passport.
If you make your air travel arrangements through us, please ensure that the name you provide us precisely matches your name as shown on the identification you will use while traveling. If you make your own airline reservations, please ensure that the airline has the correct information.
For more information on the TSA's requirements, please visit their website by clicking here.
If you are traveling from an airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S., you will need to determine what travel documentation and identification is required for that particular airport.
Due to heightened security regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette lighter, or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, or aerosol items may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and recommended airport check-in times.
Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we've partnered with New Headings who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site.
Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Cool weather at higher elevations or at night will require warmer, layered clothing. For the welcome and farewell receptions, casual resort wear is appropriate; formal wear is never required for dining with your fellow guests at a Tauck provided dinner. When dining on your own, you may have the opportunity to dine at an upscale restaurant, which may require men to dress in coat and tie, and women in more elegant eveningwear.
The climate in China is similar to that in U.S., as it is generally temperate and seasonal. During the cooler spring months of March through April, wearing a sweater and a warm, waterproof jacket is recommended. During the warmer summer months, June through September, we recommend a sweater for cool nights as well as a water-proof jacket. Layering is essential throughout the cooler months, as temperatures will vary.
Comfortable, well broken-in walking shoes are highly recommended. For the welcome and farewell receptions and dinners, and for other fine dining experiences, we recommend a casually elegant outfit for ladies and a jacket for men.
Valet laundry service is available throughout the tour. Irons and ironing boards are available upon request.
Prescription drugs are not available in China. We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription, or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.
We recommend you pack the following items for you journey to China:
The hotels, riverboat and motor coaches used on this tour are air-conditioned for your comfort.
The currency used in mainland China is called the Yuan and this currency cannot be purchased outside of China. You will have an opportunity to exchange money upon your arrival at the airport and at the hotel in Beijing. There are ATM and cash exchange machines located throughout China that accept most major bankcards, but they may be difficult to locate in some instances. Most guests find it easiest to exchange money at the hotel cashier's desk. Credit cards are widely accepted throughout Asia and can be used for major purchases. Most hotels will convert U.S. dollars to local currency. Travelers' checks are also widely accepted. It's a good idea to carry U.S. dollars in small denominations (1's or 5's) for small purchases. It will make bargaining and paying for local handicrafts much easier.
The island of Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong Dollar as its currency. You may purchase this currency at the Beijing and Hong Kong Airports. ATM and cash machines are everywhere on Hong Kong, and you will not have any challenges using a credit card.
To obtain the latest currency exchange rate, you may want to check your local newspaper or log on to the Internet website, www.oanda.com by clicking here.
China and Hong Kong each has its own Customs clearing process. You should familiarize yourself with each country's specific required declarations before you travel. In general, you are not permitted to bring live plants, fresh fruits and other produce items into most countries.You may find additional information by visiting VisaHQ.com by clicking here.
If you are a U.S. resident traveling internationally who will be returning to the U.S. at the end of the tour, you are entitled to a duty-free exemption based on the total value of merchandise purchase abroad, as long as you physically bring them with you. There are limits to the amount of alcohol that can be a part of this exemption. Certain restrictions apply to unaccompanied goods mailed from abroad to the U.S. Please call your local customs office or consult the U.S. government's customs regulations as contained in their publication entitled Know Before You Go.
If you are a resident of another country traveling internationally, please refer to your own country's rules and regulations regarding customs and duty-free shopping to ensure compliance upon your return.
The electrical current in the hotels in Asia is 200/240 V, AC. If you plan on bringing electrical devices with you, it is suggested that you bring an electrical converter with an adapter plug set, although it may not be necessary as all hotels have pre-adapted outlets for razors, as well as hairdryers.
The electrical current on the riverboat is 220 V; however, it is 110 V in the bathrooms.
Complimentary basic Internet where available in hotel rooms; service levels are not guaranteed. Wireless access available throughout the ship, please note that it can be intermittent.
All cities on this journey are located in the same time zone. They are 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (or Greenwich Mean Time). To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, timeanddate.com by clicking here.
The maximum elevation on this itinerary is 1,900 ft (579 m).
To help expedite your booking, please have the following information ready before you call us:
For reservations, call 800-788-7885 or contact your travel agent to book today!
Reservation Sales Center hours – North America Eastern Time Zone (New York City time):
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM
Upon your request, we will hold space tentatively for you and give a "Deposit Due Date," by which a deposit must be received or space is automatically released. Your deposit is $600 per person.
We will be happy to advise hotels of any special requests, provided we receive them at time of booking. We regret that requests cannot be guaranteed.
Final Payment is due at Tauck's Wilton Woods, CT office 60 days before departure. Any bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice.
Final Documents, which may include airline tickets, when applicable, are sent by first class mail upon receipt of final payment. They include joining instructions, hotel lists, tour itinerary, clothing suggestions, luggage tags and other pertinent information. We recommend overnight mailing service for any reservation that is made within 30 days of the tour departure date to ensure timely delivery. The additional expense will be added to your tour cost.
Effective for plans purchased as of July 1, 2017:
Tauck's Guest Protection
Tauck's Guest Protection provides you with cancellation protection before your journey begins as well as insurance benefits while you are traveling. Guest Protection includes the following:
Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck:
Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment.
*Extreme Circumstances: In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.
Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment.
*Extreme Circumstances: In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.
Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company.
Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services – Provided by On Call International; 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel related problems.
The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is $629.00 per person.
This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.
This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.
The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined below, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.
If You Have to Cancel
Cancellations Fees – Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. Therefore, the following fees apply.
Guests choosing to purchase Tauck's Guest Protection will incur cancellation penalties of $629.00 per person regardless of cancellation date prior to tour departure date.
Guests choosing not to purchase Tauck's Guest Protection will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.
In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.
Note: All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.
To obtain your state-specific Certificate of Insurance that contains the complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the certificate, visit http://www.affinitytravelcert.com/docs/TACGPPINTL
If you purchased a Protection Plan prior to July 1, 2017, click here to download Description of Coverage.
As of July 1, 2017, for guests purchasing the protection plan discussed above contain insurance benefits underwritten by the United States Fire Insurance Company. C&F and Crum & Forster are registered trademarks of United States Fire Insurance Company. The Crum & Forster group of companies is rated A (Excellent) by AM Best Company 2016. The plans may also contain a non-insurance Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck as well as non-insurance Travel Assistance Services that are provided by On Call International. Please see the plan documents for complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions that apply. Coverage available may vary and not all coverage is available in all jurisdictions.
Airfare may be purchased through us for travel originating in the United States. By using our air services, you agree that we, in purchasing, selling or otherwise arranging air transportation, are acting only as your agent and are not liable or responsible for any accident, death, personal injury, illness, property damage, delay or other loss or expense of any nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of any act of God, or any actions or omissions (including any failure to provide services) or default of, any carrier. All carriers are independent contractors and are not owned, managed, controlled or operated by us. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between yourself and the airline only, even if purchased through us. We are not liable for, and do not assume responsibility or accept claims with regard to seat assignments, schedule changes, flight changes, cancellations, claims for a refund or reimbursement of airline ticket fees, or any other loss incurred by you for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation to, bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar relief from creditors). We must handle ticketing for our special fares, which are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until reserved. Our air services can only be purchased in conjunction with one of our tours. Tickets or e-ticket numbers will be mailed with final documents. If you cancel or change your air booking before or after departure, all airline cancellation and change fees will apply.
As an added service, we can make flight arrangements
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number of welcome advantages.
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Angels to honor Fregosi before Tuesday's game
Matthew DeFranks is an associate reporter for MLB.com.
ANAHEIM -- The Angels will honor the late Jim Fregosi with a pregame ceremony before Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.
Fregosi was a six-time All-Star shortstop with the Angels and managed both the Angels and Phillies. He died in February due to complications from a stroke.
The ceremony will feature a video tribute to Fregosi, an on-field presentation to the family and Jim Fregosi Jr.'s ceremonial first pitch. Both teams will wear patches remembering Fregosi and his No. 11 will be stenciled on the field.
Fregosi was selected by the Angels in the December 1960 expansion draft, and his number was retired by the franchise in 1988.
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Hall of Fame • 2012
Winner - Buc-ees - New Braunfels, Texas
Customers making a beeline for the bathroom at Buc-ees say this Texas-based business flushes the competition when it comes to clean! Offering up some of the most spotless loos in the Lone Star State, the Buc-ees brand of convenience stores knows firsthand that clean bathrooms mean big business! The Battle of the Alamo may explain the citys nickname Something to Remember, but outside San Antonio just off I-35 North in New Braunfels, stands a sparkling restroom facility thats almost impossible to forget! Its hard to miss the 60 gas pumps that mark Buc-ees newest 68,000 square-foot store. Or the 80 soda fountains inside that sit next to the 31 cash registers. But its the 83 stalls in this Buc-ees restroom that really impress! Road warriors who frequent the New Braunfels Buc-ees say this one-of-a kind rest stop is fit for a King. And with 83 toilets to choose from, you even get your very own Throne!
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For the Knicks last season, chemistry and continuity were standout issues. The lack of cognitive coexistence between $40M+ of big 3 and its supporting cast was torturous to us all. The first 3 weeks of the season being an absolute farce, and incredibly disappointing.
Some blamed Mike D (I), others Douglas, others STAT, others Melo, others others.
After experiencing the woes of a team whose MO looked like it had been extracted from a park lavatory last season, we're presumably all a little apprehensive about going in to next season without the cohesion required to strike hard and early on the ever improving Eastern conference.
Let's not forget, BTW, that with the exception of Chandler, it was the absence of others that brought out the best in Lin, STAT and Melo, our 3 most pivotal contributors. Chandler, again, not included. He was the pillar of strength and consistency all season.
Let's exclude Lin from the conversation for now, and bring him up if he is inevitably(?) re-signed.
Any concerns for this Knick team's cohesiveness going in to next season?
Who will truly be the leader, and will they have the gaul to rein in all these vets, superstars, punks (JR) and question marks (Felton)?
It's quite the pool of talent and experience, but put it down to a prediction before it all unfolds before us.
Does this team have cause for concern after another makeover? Let us know why you either agree or disagree.


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A joint initiative between the American Immigration Council and AILA seeks to change the playing field for immigrants facing deportation.
AILA's Featured Issues pages provide a one-stop shop on current immigration-related issues that AILA is actively tracking. This includes government actions and resources, AILA's policy recommendations, and materials and talking points to engage with Congress and the press.Start Your Research
AILA Doc. No. 07070264 | Dated July 2, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C.--The American Immigration Lawyers Association strongly condemns the bait and switch perpetrated by the federal government on thousands of intending immigrants who have waited in line for years and were following the rules for obtaining a "green card."
On June 13, 2007, the U.S. State Department announced that, as of July 2, individuals seeking permanent residence ("green cards") through employer sponsorship finally would be allowed to proceed with their applications. Applicants would have a short window, possibly only through July or perhaps August, to complete their paperwork.
Those intending immigrants, immediately and at great expense, rushed to gather final documents, complete their paperwork and obtain required medical exams. Many sent their applications off on Friday, June 29 for arrival on July 2 at the Department of Homeland Security, for the last phase of the multi-step process that leads to a green card.
However, on the very day the door was to open, DOS and DHS slammed it shut.
On July 2, DHS and DOS announced-based on no different information than they had on June 13 when they announced the opening of this filing door-that all applications would be turned away.
"People ask why those who come to the United States illegally can't just follow the rules," said Kathleen Campbell Walker, President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. "But here people followed the rules and did everything right, yet without warning or explanation the door was slammed in their faces. This hoax perpetrated by these two government agencies is unconscionable, and is an example of how badly our immigration system is broken."
AILA calls on the Administration to do the right thing and keep its promise to the people affected by this sudden reversal. AILA also calls on Congress to get it right this time and fix our badly broken system.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 07070264.
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