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Subject: Graphics Cards | October 8, 2013 - 05:30 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: amd, GCN, graphics core next, hd 7790, hd 7870 ghz edition, hd 7970 ghz edition, r7 260x, r9 270x, r9 280x, radeon, ASUS R9 280X DirectCU II TOP
AMD's rebranded cards have arrived, though with a few improvements to the GCN architecture that we already know so well. This particular release seems to be focused on price for performance which is certainly not a bad thing in these uncertain times. The 7970 GHz Edition launched at $500, while the new R9 280X will arrive at $300 which is a rather significant price drop and one which we hope doesn't damage AMD's bottom line too badly in the coming quarters. [H]ard|OCP chose the ASUS R9 280X DirectCU II TOP to test, with a custom PCB from ASUS and a mild overclock which helped it pull ahead of the 7970 GHz. AMD has tended towards leading off new graphics card families with the low and midrange models, we have yet to see the top of the line R9 290X in action yet.
Ryan's review, including frame pacing, can be found right here.
"We evaluate the new ASUS R9 280X DirectCU II TOP video card and compare it to GeForce GTX 770 and Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition. We will find out which video card provides the best value and performance in the $300 price segment. Does it provide better performance a than its "competition" in the ~$400 price range?"
Here are some more Graphics Card articles from around the web:
- AMD's Radeon R7 260X @ The Tech Report
- AMD's Radeon R9 280X and 270X @ The Tech Report
- AMD Radeon R9 270X & R7 260X Review @ Neoseeker
- AMD Radeon R7 260X 2GB @ eTeknix
- AMD Radeon R9 270X 2GB @ eTeknix
- AMD Radeon R7 260X, R9 270X and R9 280X @ Hardware.info
- Sapphire AMD Radeon R9 280X Vapor-X OC 3GB @ eTeknix
- Radeon R9 270X and R7 260X @ TechSpot
- AMD Radeon R9 270X & R7 260X @ Legion Hardware
- AMD Radeon R9 270X & R7 260X Review @ Hardware Canucks
- AMD Radeon R9 280X 3GB Review @ Hardware Canucks
- Sapphire R9 280X Vapor X @ Kitguru
- AMD R7 260X @ Kitguru
- AMD R9 270X @ Kitguru
The AMD Radeon R9 280X
Today marks the first step in an introduction of an entire AMD Radeon discrete graphics product stack revamp. Between now and the end of 2013, AMD will completely cycle out Radeon HD 7000 cards and replace them with a new branding scheme. The "HD" branding is on its way out and it makes sense. Consumers have moved on to UHD and WQXGA display standards; HD is no longer extraordinary.
But I want to be very clear and upfront with you: today is not the day that you'll learn about the new Hawaii GPU that AMD promised would dominate the performance per dollar metrics for enthusiasts. The Radeon R9 290X will be a little bit down the road. Instead, today's review will look at three other Radeon products: the R9 280X, the R9 270X and the R7 260X. None of these products are really "new", though, and instead must be considered rebrands or repositionings.
There are some changes to discuss with each of these products, including clock speeds and more importantly, pricing. Some are specific to a certain model, others are more universal (such as updated Eyefinity display support).
Let's start with the R9 280X.
AMD Radeon R9 280X – Tahiti aging gracefully
The AMD Radeon R9 280X is built from the exact same ASIC (chip) that powers the previous Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition with a few modest changes. The core clock speed of the R9 280X is actually a little bit lower at reference rates than the Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition by about 50 MHz. The R9 280X GPU will hit a 1.0 GHz rate while the previous model was reaching 1.05 GHz; not much a change but an interesting decision to be made for sure.
Because of that speed difference the R9 280X has a lower peak compute capability of 4.1 TFLOPS compared to the 4.3 TFLOPS of the 7970 GHz. The memory clock speed is the same (6.0 Gbps) and the board power is the same, with a typical peak of 250 watts.
Everything else remains the same as you know it on the HD 7970 cards. There are 2048 stream processors in the Tahiti version of AMD's GCN (Graphics Core Next), 128 texture units and 32 ROPs all being pushed by a 384-bit GDDR5 memory bus running at 6.0 GHz. Yep, still with a 3GB frame buffer.
Continue reading our review of the AMD Radeon R9 280X, R9 270X and R7 260X!!!
A curious new driver from AMD
In case you missed the news, AMD is going to be making a big push with their Radeon brand from now until the end of the year starting with an incredibly strong game bundle that includes as many as three full games and 20% off the new Medal of Honor. The second part of this campaign is a new driver specifically the 12.11 beta that will be posted to the public later this week.
AMD is claiming to have made some substantial improvements on quite a few games including the very popular Battlefield 3 and the upcoming Medal of Honor (both of which use the same base engine). But keep in mind that 15% is a LOT and this is the best case scenario in specific maps and you may not see benefits on others.
There are going to be some debates about the validity of these performance boosts from AMD until we can get some more specific details on WHAT has changed. Essentially the company line is that they have finally "caught up" to the GCN GPU architecture introduced with the Radeon HD 7970 in January of 2012. We traditionally see this happen with new GPU architectures from both vendors but for it to have taken this long is troublesome and will surely cause some raised eyebrows from gamers and the competition.
We decided to run through the Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition with this new 12.11 beta driver to compare it to the 12.9 beta driver we had just completed testing on a few weeks ago. AMD claims performance advantages for all the GCN cards including the 7700/7800/7900 cards though we only had time to test a single card for our initial article. The results are on the following pages...
Continue reading our look at the new AMD 12.11 Beta Catalyst Driver!!
AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition Revisited
Subject: Graphics Cards | September 25, 2012 - 02:59 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: radeon, amd, video, pitcairn, hd 7870 ghz edition, hd 7870
There have been quite a few new graphics card releases this year and with the now crowded GPU market, we have gotten many requests to revisit some of the earlier launches to see how they stack up in the latest GPU landscape. One such card is AMD's Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition, which has seen some dramatic improvements since its initial release in March.
AMD's entire lineup of graphics cards based on the Southern Islands architecture were released between the months of January and March of this year, with only a few updates during the summer to combat new releases from NVIDIA. Though they don't get as much review time anymore, the Tahiti, Pitcairn and Cape Verde GPUs still have a lot to offer gamers and the Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition is a perfect example of that.
Thanks to recent price cuts, the Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition and all other Pitcairn GPUs can be found for much less than when they were launched. With a starting price of $350 in March, some base HD 7870s can be found online for $250 and sometimes less with rebates today making it a great deal for gamers on a budget.
You can check out all of our graphics card reviews right here to see how the market currently stands but there are really very few bad choices anymore.
New HD7970 GHz Editions and new pricing for all models
Subject: Graphics Cards | July 13, 2012 - 02:59 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: tahiti, radeon, hd7970, hd 7970 ghz edition, hd 7870 ghz edition, hd 7870, amd
AMD today announced that the HD7970 GHz Edition will be available on July 16th for a MSRP of $500. As well there will be a 7870 GHz Edition as well, retailing for around $300 which is a rather nice price point for a premium model of the 7870. As far as changes to existing models, the Radeon HD 7970 will be available for $429 and the HD 7950 will be available for $349. While these prices may disappoint early adopters, perhaps the fact that a CrossFire setup has become more affordable will give some comfort.
These new prices will come in conjunction with AMD's "Three-for-Free promotion" which will allow you to choose three DX11 games to acquire for free along with your purchase of a Tahiti based Radeon GPU. For those on a lower budget, the 7870 GHz Edition will net you a free copy of DiRT Showdown.


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Ekey Net is an advanced physical fingerprint access solution that consists of one or more terminals networked together and controlled over a network (LAN/VPN WAN) by client/server computer program. A computer is needed for enrollment, management, startup, and performing certain functions. The software is used to define in the central database all the access and authorization rights such as who has access to a specific door or group of doors and for specific time periods. Ekey Net can report various activity information in real-time using a log CSV file, web server log, or UDP interface. Each control panel is equipped with several relay outputs. Each enrolled finger can then be assigned one of several functions. So the same user can perform different access functions by using different fingers to activate different relays.

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ICanHasLawsuit? Pet Holdings Sues Other Site For Framing Failbooking With Better Domain Name
from the lollawyers deptA few weeks ago, when I attended Public Knowledge's World Fair Use Day, I had been excited to meet the guy behind ICanHasCheezburger, Ben Huh, who was supposed to be on my panel, talking about how the various sites he ran make use of fair use all the time. Unfortunately, at the last minute he had to bail. But given how much the network of sites relies on fair use, you would think that the company he represents, Pet Holdings, would be gentle about suing others on copyright claims. Not so much, apparently.
Jhn alerts us to the news that Pet Holdings appears to have sued the site Failbook.com, over cybersquatting, trademark infringement and copyright infringement. You can see the lawsuit here:
- There never was a copy of the site under our possession, we've embedded the site, it's a common internet practice
- There was no profit on embedding failbooking
- The ads revenue from failbook remained 100% to failbooking
- Failbooking encourages users to share the fails "Put this fail on your blog: (Copy & paste code)", failbook just did so in an automated manner
- There was NO COPY of any copyrighted material
- There was NO ALTERATION of any kind of material, nor removal of copyrights
- Failbook.com was registered on 02/May/2006, the intention on the acquisition of the domain never was to take advantage of failbooking
- The information throughout the lawsuit is misleading, taking advantage of misinterpretation on the use of technology.
Update: Ben Huh chimes in, both in the comments and via email and makes Pet Holding's case thusly:
1) The owner of failbook.com attempted to maximize the sale price of the domain while trying to trick buyers and users into thinking they were at a legitimate Cheezburger Network site. The owner even tweeted about how easy it was to get traffic this way.I'm still not convinced that this is a problem or that any "harm" came to the Cheezburger site. There may, ever so slightly, be a trademark issue if the owner of the Failbook site claimed he was selling a site that was directly a part of Cheezburger/Pet Holdings, but I haven't seen the evidence of that. I could see how a buyer for the site could claim harm against the owner of Failbook, but it's still not clear to me how Cheezburger/Pet Holdings itself was harmed by this or what sort of "fraud" there was. That Failbook tried to capitalize on the situation (and, remember, he owned the domain years before Cheezburger started its site) isn't fraud by itself. I guess I'm still not convinced of why the lawsuit makes sense here.
2) The Cheezburger Network was forced to take swift legal action in an attempt to prevent the fraudulent sale of the site (an auction appeared already under way). The filing of the lawsuit prevents the domain transfer and sale from occurring with the registrar in a way a Cease and Desist cannot.
3) We suffered significant expenses and damages because the owner of failbook.com tried to confuse our users and defraud domain buyers. The owner of failbook.com even marketed his domain in the hopes of capitalizing on the success of Failbooking.com.
We have dealt with many domain disputes amicably in the past. However, this is the most egregious case of fraud we have seen. I think it's very clever for him to try to publicly spin his story, but the facts are very revealing. You're absolutely right in that we're a company that relies on the goodwill of our users and fair use. We seriously considered letting the matter slide until we realized that the owner of failbook.com was trying to sell the domain and purposefully confuse our users. We've also contacted the owner of failbook.com several times in order to reach a reasonable settlement.
Update 2: Here's a pdf showing what Failbook.com looked like, which Pet Holdings claims shows the "fraud," though I still don't see the issue. It's just an iframe of the site. Yes, he's trying to sell the domain name, but all the traffic is still going to Pet Holdings, so I'm not sure what the issue is:
Filed Under: copyright, failbook, failbooking, framing, icanhascheezburger, trademark
Companies: pet holdings


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At the Marathon finish line, one year later
At the Marathon finish line, one year later
Jim Wilson, deputy director of photography, did a final walkthrough on Boylston Street before the crowd arrived for the photo shoot on April 6.
Sydney Corcoran greeted Carlos Arredondo before the portrait was taken.
People started arriving at the Boston Marathon finish line.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh shook the hand of former longtime Boston mayor Thomas Menino at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
Photographer John Tlumacki directed the crowd in place for the portrait.
More than 200 people affected by the bombing returned to the finish line of the Boston Marathon for a group portrait.
Photographer David L. Ryan directed the crowd on a lift at the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street during the photo shoot.
The group of people affected by the Boston Marathon bombing photographed from the lift.
A composite of photos from the group portrait on the finish line.
Arredondo's cowboy hat was a distinctive presence in the crowd.
Some affected by the Marathon bombing will be at the race, but others won't.
Inevitably the race will be a crucible of memories, both good and horrific.
Marathon organizers and One Fund Boston officials said they are doing what they can to accommodate victims and their families.
The final group portrait on the Boston Marathon finish line.
Kevin Corcoran from Lowell and his daughter, Sydney, threw their arms up on Boylston Street.
Boston EMS gathered for a photo.
Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara of the Bruins joined in for a group shot after the portrait.


text: Boris Said, of Stamford, Connecticut, is a race car driver for NASCAR. He most recently drove the #26 Ford Fusion for Latitude 43 Motorsports in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Said won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1997 and 1998, the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1998 and the 24 Hours Nurburgring in 2005.


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text: On Fri, 1 Nov 2002, David Mathog wrote: > > > I'm not sure what this means. 15A "plug"? Either this is horribly > > dangerous and a code violation or irrelevant -- if you use a 20A > > breaker, everything in your circuit downstream had better be rated for > > 20A or be fused for lower current operation so you can't start a fire > > and not blow the (or a) breaker first. > > You're absolutely right. > > The room is wired correctly - I misidentifed the plug types. > The wire molding is darkish gray and runs along the wall beneath > the table surfaces - so there isn't a lot of light or contrast. > Inspected up close with a flashlight the receptacles are clearly > 5-20R. Oddly, even knowing this, looking at them with normal room > light from 8 feet out they still look like 5-15Rs to me. Sorry to rant a bit about it, but after our experiences with wiring here I don't take much for granted anymore. If they WERE 15A receptacles, you'd be needing to rant a bit too...:-) rgb Robert G. Brown http://www.phy.duke.edu/~rgb/ Duke University Dept. of Physics, Box 90305 Durham, N.C. 27708-0305 Phone: 1-919-660-2567 Fax: 919-660-2525 email:rgb at phy.duke.edu


text: A raid5 array of 2 terabyte costs like $2000-$3000 and it can deliver 400-600MB/s i/o hands down when attached to a single machine. So if you make the 1 tflop processor, there is no need to worry! I'll have to see the first network that can deliver that to a beowulf at each processor simultaneously (and more importantly at what price). At the origin3800 i managed to get an i/o streaming speed of 10MB/s. That was not because the harddisks couldn't deliver faster i guess, but because 1 processor at 500Mhz processors couldn't handle more data per second. Let me give an example. If i do a FFT at opteron using GMP library from a number of 10 million bits times 10 million bits using FFT, then that's taking 30 seconds. Now you can argue that GMP is a slow library and some clever programmer might be able to speed it up factor 3. I heard that before. My point is that 10 million bits is less than 2 megabyte. So a single calculation at 2 megabyte takes 30 seconds. Anything that has to do with huge calculations is in the first place cpu power limited. Not anything else. Big RAM is nice to have for most clever algorithms, but it is second most important. CPU power is most important. If there is some bottleneck that limits the RAM we have, do not worry! We will find a solution! The real bottleneck is in the end the number of instructions a cpu can process a second. Only after that is solved the other parameters are interesting to optimize :) Vincent b.t.w. in highend i am always very dissappointed if i browse homepages and i do not find prices to it attached. how do you guys plan to sell products without quoting online the price something costs, if i would be doing that i would lose 95% of all my possible clients. when no price they say: "skip". At 11:29 AM 4/27/2005 -0700, Michael Will wrote: >Vincent Diepeveen wrote: > >>At 11:07 AM 4/27/2005 -0500, Ben Mayer wrote: >> >> >>>On 4/27/05, Vincent Diepeveen <diep at xs4all.nl> wrote: >>> >>> >>>>At 06:45 PM 4/26/2005 -0400, Mark Hahn wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>>>Obviously clever governments, who currently have giants of >>>>>> >>>>>> >>supercomputers >> >> >>>>>>which costs several million, will conclude they can buy a few cheapo >>>>>> >>>>>> >>cell >> >> >>>>>>processor machines which do more work than the entire system currently. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>this is ridiculous. the Cell is basically a GPU - slightly more general >>>>>than the current-gen GPUs from Nvidia and ATI, but not drastically >>>>> >>>>> >>different. >> >> >>>>Cell is from my viewpoint a vector floating point processor which only >>>>disadvantage is executing branchy code. >>>> >>>>Just like Cray machines were in the past vector processors. >>>> >>>> >>>Their current machine (X1E) is a vector machine. The problem on that >>>machine is that the code needs to vectorize. You can do it with the >>>compiler or libraries, but it HAS to vectorize to get that >>>performance. Cray's current machines depend on the compiler and highly >>>trained humans writing code (they have some libraries for specific >>>things like sequence alignment) to make things run faster then a >>>Pentium 4. Granted when they do run faster, it is a 32-64x speed up >>>*per CPU*. >>> >>>The people writing code for the PS3 (Cell) are going to have some >>>experience writing parallel vector code because that is what the PS2 >>>was. But I will be very surprised if they can consistently get more >>>then 10% of peak. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>A gpu doing effectively 256 gflop for just a few dollar would be nice. >>>> >>>> >>>GPUs are often time doing calcs at half precision. >>> >>> >>> >>>>See supercomputer reports europe. >>>> >>>>So there is a BIG need for a CHEAP vector processor doing floating point >>>>there. >>>> >>>> >>>Is it processors that they need or bandwidth? >>> >>> >> >>If you can deliver 1 processor that can do 1 tflop, there is no need for >>bandwidth anymore, everything happens on that chip in such a case :) >> >> >And of course it has an infinite amount of memory in there too, with a >telepatic connection to >the storage device to glean what might be the next thing to compute. It >won't send anything >out either, but we assume the answer is 42. > >Michael > >>"If you were plowing a field, which would you rather use? Two strong oxen >>or 1024 chickens?" >> Seymour Cray >> >>Vincent >>_______________________________________________ >>Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org >>To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf >> >> > > >-- >Michael Will >Penguin Computing Corp. >Sales Engineer >415-954-2887 >415-954-2899 fx >mwill at penguincomputing.com >Visit us at the following Linux Shows! > >ClusterWorld '05 >Clarion Hotel, Milbrae, CA >May 16th-18th, 2005 >Booth 7025 > >Bio-IT World Conference and Expo '05 >Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA >May 17th-19th, 2005 >Booth 201 > > >


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Parents now apprehend if their jailbait develops a besetting bank addiction their approaching advance of activity and time captivation is unknown. This isn't something that is actuality today and gone tomorrow.
Compulsive teenagers with a bank addiction accept one or added of the afterward in common:
1. Academy grades drop
2. Social development decreases
3. Low cocky esteem
4. Cocky annihilative behavior
5. Asking you why this happened to them?
6. Thinking suicide is the alone way out.
7. Stealing
8. Pawning claimed possessions
9. Abrogating Attitude
10. Cutting School
11. Disappearing for continued periods of time
12. Blaming the ancestor because they action too.
13. Working a allotment time job to pay off debts
14. Stopped afterwards academy activities
15. Watched poker tournaments on cable and television
16. I approved to stop but I couldn't
Parents accept been afflicted to brainwash themselves on the aloft if confronted with their teenager's bank addiction. From there they try to acquisition answers instead they accept added questions. They are not searching to point the feel but absolutely to get advice for their child. They aswell would like to advice anticipate addition ancestor from accepting to accord with this addiction.
The afterward questions were aloft by parents apropos the bounded academy bank event:
1. Has the academy systems accomplished themselves to agreement that bank is according to arts and crafts?
2. If one apprentice develops a bank addiction will the academy arrangement atone the ancestors for the abrogating affects on their teenager?
3. Will the academy arrangement awning all medical costs if needed?
4. Should the column brawl lath be accurately amenable if just one apprentice becomes absorbed to gambling?
5. What does the law state?
6. What's accident to our children's future?
7. How I can acquaint my kid he can't go if all his accompany are going?
8. Is there something amiss with me, because I disagree with the academy system?
9. How can I address a letter to the academy lath if my son may acquisition out it was me aghast to the bank event?
As a ancestor if you acquisition out it's your adolescent who has the bank addiction, what are you traveling to do? From a majority of the emails I receive, parents catechism and ask. "How did this appear to my teenager? I am a acceptable parent."
Just as you accept to yield the time to allocution to your accouchement about, careful sex, drugs and booze you now accept to explain the furnishings of gambling.
Teenagers who abound up in a abode area their parents are alive gamblers are added acceptable to action too. A academy accident puts a brand of approval on gambling.
Parents accept asked for statistical affidavit that the accessible column brawl bank affair will accept a abrogating aftereffect on their teenagers. I gave the ancestor specific examples of absolute situations. This was not acceptable for the brawl committee. They capital to apperceive what percentage? And how abounding acceptance will be abnormally afflicted by this event?
I haven't been in top academy for twenty years. I am afraid by the accepted contest in our academy systems.
The afterward was never heard of if I was in top school:
1. Boyish bank addiction
2. Bank at the column brawl party
3. Teachers sleeping with students
4. Acceptance cutting acceptance on academy grounds
5. Bank on academy area afore and afterwards class
6. Teenagers absorbed to the Computer
7. Teenagers absorbed to video games
8. Careful Sex
9. 911
Before I wrote this commodity I had beneath questions. The added you attending into this accountable amount added questions appear up. Should bank in schools be alone if the bounded law states no one beneath eighteen can gamble?
Gambling is the wagering or action of money on amateur of chance. Even admitting a lot of humans accept it's a anatomy of recreation, it can become a psychologically addictive and adverse behavior in some people.
It's actual harder to clue a jailbait who has a bank addiction. Once they alum top academy they are on their own alpha their life
If a jailbait develops a bank problem, in a majority of these situations parents are not traveling to aboveboard accept their adolescent has a bank addiction. Once afresh we accept bound statistics.
It's accessible no one anytime sat aback and looked at this accountable realistically because it's new. Education is the key.
For added advice on Stop Boyish Bank Website [http://www.teenage-gambling-addiction.org] and I Stopped Bank So Can You http://www.istoppedgambling.com.
Mr. Howard Keith has an all-encompassing accomplishments in ambidextrous with besetting gamblers, ancestors and accompany of gamblers and boyish gamblers. Mr. Keith believes there are abounding alternatives to aid in the accretion of a bank addiction verses a twelve footfall program. A ample allotment of his emails were from besetting gamblers searching for an another to Gamblers Anonymous and twelve footfall programs. Gamblers Anonymous aswell helps a cogent amount of humans anniversary year but there is a ample allotment that they are clumsy to reach.


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The 2010-11 boys' basketball season gets underway this week for several of the local schools, and it was Fountain Valley that got a head start Monday at the Orange Coast Optimist//Pio-Turion Tournament at Western High in Anaheim.
Below is a capsule look at the six local boys' teams:
Edison Chargers
Head Coach: Rich Boyce (11th year)
Coaching staff: Chris Gray, Jeff Harrell
League: Sunset
2009-10 record: 24-5 (7-3 league, second-place)
Returning starters: Dylan Garrity (PG, 6-2, Sr.).
Quick take: The Chargers return just one player (Garrity) from last year's team that won a school-record 24 games and reached the quarterfinal round of the CIF playoffs. Garrity earned all-league, all-CIF and all-State honors a year ago. Tyler Fields (F, 6-1, Sr.) and Shane Osaki (F, 6-2, Sr.) are the other two returning players. Former Fountain Valley head coach Chris Gray is new to the coaching staff, "whom we are blessed to have on staff," Boyce said. Edison opens its season at 7 p.m. Friday hosting Valencia.. The Chargers also will compete in the La Quinta, Irvine World News and Palm Desert tournaments in the coming month.
Coach's outlook: "With only three returners, we expect out team to compete with effort and intensity on defense. We are a little undersized but hope to make up for it by outworking our opponents. My team is comprised of great people who make it fun to go to practice everyday. That is what you want as a coach."
Brethren Christian Warriors
Head Coach: Jon Bahnsen (13th year)
Coaching staff: Dan Healy, Erik Thomas
League: Academy
2009-10 record: 25-5 (league champion)
Returning starters: Daniel Healy (G, 6-2, first-team all-league, Sr.); Riley Thomas (G, 6-0, second-team all-league, Sr.).
Quick take: The Warriors have two starters back from last year's team that went undefeated in Academy League play to win its second-straight league crown and reached the quarterfinal round of the CIF 5A playoffs. Healy averaged nearly seven points and eight rebounds per game and Thomas averaged 11 points. Other returnees include Zach Luce (F, 6-5, Sr.) and Bobby Frisch (Post, 6-3, Sr.). BC, which opens its season this week at the Orangewood Academy Tournament in Garden Grove, will travel to Kona, HI., for the World Youth Basketball Tournament Dec. 27-31 and host the Small School Showcase Jan. 8 at Liberty Christian High in Huntington Beach.
Coach's outlook: "This team impresses me with their toughness and 'never quit' attitude," Bahnsen said. "We had a great summer going 28-6 and beating some big schools like Newport Harbor and Temescal Canyon. Our losses this summer were to quality programs like Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo and CIF champ Murrieta Valley. Our team has many seniors to provide leadership and experience. We've also added a lot of young talent in Dakota Warren, Caleb Keller and transfer Jazz Hill.
Fountain Valley Barons
Head Coach: Roger Holmes (1st year)
Coaching staff: Andrew Myer, Eric Edmunds
League: Sunset
2009-10 record: 10-16 (2-8 league, sixth-place)
Returning players: Sean Myers (G, 5-7, Jr.); Zachary Matar (F/C, 6-5, Sr.); Judd Chamaa (G, 6-0, Sr.); Brandon Moss (F/C, 6-2, Sr.); Nathan Moss (F, 6-4, Jr.); Sean Finley (F, 6-3, Soph.).
Quick take: Holmes, who spent 16 years as head coach at Marina and is in his 32nd year overall in coaching, returns to his alma mater and is working to instill "old school Baron standards" in the program. Fountain Valley last qualified for the CIF playoffs in 2006 and last won a Sunset League title in 1994. The Barons are playing this week at the Orange Coast Optimist/Pio-Turion Tournament hosted by Western High.
Coach's outlook: "We are in the middle of a major change at Fountain Valley," Holmes said. "Our season should not be graded by our wins and losses. This year's group is taking on the challenge of changing the culture of basketball at Fountain Valley. The players have really worked hard since May to get us to be competitive. We will have some really good moments and also have some tough ones as well, but we want to compete hard every night. This program has really been down and the players have impressed me in the way that they are trying to do everything we throw at them to the best of their ability. Their work ethic has been great. They need to learn how to win. Finishing last three of the last four years is a tough thing to go through. You have to have the mental toughness to be a winner and we are developing that."
Huntington Beach Oilers
Head Coach: Fabian Luna (5th year)
Coaching staff: Robert Deck, Richard Alvarez, Clyde Shintaku (manager)
League: Sunset
2009-10 record: 8-16 (2-8 league, fifth-place)
Returning players: Jordan Castaneda (G, 6-3, second-team all-league, Sr.); Jordan Reise (G, 6-3, second-team all-league, Sr.) Vincent Oe (G, 6-0, Sr.); Dirk Cason (G, 6-2, Sr.), Mackey Clustka (F, 6-2, Sr.).
Quick take: The Oilers, who lost several close games last year, return to the Sunset League after a four-year run in the Sea View League where they won a league championship in 2009. The program's former head coach, Richard Alvarez, returns to the coaching staff. The Oilers open their season against Calvary Chapel at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the La Quinta Tournament.
Outlook: "Tons of depth and talent with experience ready to return to the Sunset League and compete for a league title," Luna said. "We played a very challenging schedule last year which should pay big dividends this year. This squad is very balanced with multiple players able to contribute on any given night. We should be a very solid defensive unit with good athletes."
Marina Vikings
Head Coach: Jerry Simon (1st year)
Coaching staff: Carnell Lake, Jim Morris, Brian Clark, Erik Peterson, Paul Le, Daryl Funai.
League: Sunset
2009-10 record: 16-10 (6-4 league, third-place)
2010 CIF results: lost first-round game
Returning players: JJ James (G, 6-1, Jr.); Josh Long (F, 6-3, Sr.)
Quick Take: Simon played at Marshall High in Los Angeles in the late-1980s, where he won a CIF City Section basketball championship and set school scoring records. He went on to become an All-Ivy League player at the University of Pennsylvania and then played pro ball for 11 seasons in Israel, where he also coached varsity boys' basketball. He previously coached frosh/soph boys' basketball and taught at Huntington Beach High and before that, was an assistant varsity boys' basketball coach at Van Nuys High He says that although the Vikings have a new coach and new system, they still have the "same, great Marina basketball tradition." Assistant coach Carnell Lake is a former NFL All-Pro and UCLA All-American outside linebacker. JJ James averaged 12 points and six rebounds per game last season. The Vikings begin their season Monday at the La Quinta Tournament.
Coach's outlook: "Looking to surprise this year," Simon said. "We have a team GPA of 3.69. Great kids, but we are lacking experience."
Ocean View Seahawks
Head Coaches: Jim Harris (33rd year, 647-255), Jimmy Harris (14th year, 308-90)
Coaching staff: Tim Walsh (Associate Head Coach); Chris Melton (Asst. Coach)
League: Golden West
2009-10 record: 29-5 (10-0 league, champions)
Returning players: Billy Keller (G, 6-0, Sr.); Cristian Rivera (G, 6-1, Jr.; Conor Clifford (C, 6-10, Jr.); Luke Davis (G, 6-2, Sr.); Trey Gourdine (F/C, 6-5, Sr.); Corey Wilson (F, 6-5, Sr.).
Quick take: The defending Golden West League champion Seahawks welcome back six players from last year's 29-5 team that played in the CIF 3AA Division championship game and was a State Regional Division 3 semifinalist. This year, OV has been moved up to Division 2AA. Two years ago, the Seahawks were in Division 4AA. Keller is the lone returning starter and averaged 10 points and 13.5 assists a game. Ocean View hosts the 40th running of the Tournament of Champions (24th year at the school) beginning Monday. The Seahawks open at 3:30 p.m. against Long Beach Jordan.
Coach's outlook: "Incredible standards to try and 'live up to,'" is how Jim Harris coined his latest edition. "This team needs to establish its own identity and then create its own destiny. (We have a) great point guard (Keller) and legitimate big man (Clifford) and quality young men to work with. Season results will depend on how these players react to the expectations of excellence that is OV Basketball."


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Walton Casuals have suffered an exodus of players of sorts in the last week, but boss Mark Hams remains optimistic ahead of the new season.
Defender Adriano Moraes has returned to Carshalton Athletic, the club he left for Casuals three weeks ago, admitting he was unsettled at the Waterside stadium.
Fellow new signing and striker Andre Scarlett has also walked for similar reasons, and midfidler Lee Hall has left after taking a new job that restricts his weekday training.
Hams said: "Adriano and I had a sensible and open conversation.
"He was not comfortable at Casuals, he wasn't sure why. He liked it over at Carshalton and it's a good club run by good people.
"There are no hard feelings, he's a lovely lad and I wish him well."
Moraes said: "I wasn't fitting in at Casuals. It's a good set up, but when you leave a club where you're happy sometimes you realise you've made a mistake.
"Yes, I joined Casuals to win things, but what's the point if you're not enjoying your football?"
Casuals begin their Ryman Division One South campaign at league favourites Hastings this weekend, and Hams was wary of the challenging start.
He said: "We're probably going to have it tough on the first day, although we may find that playing them so early on in the season they have areas they need to improve upon.
"We've strengthened our squad slightly from last year, and that 5 to 10 per cent increase may be enough to improve things.
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Dr. Laura Cruz-Garza '00, BA
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
"Ganas" is a Spanish word that is used to describe the desire to achieve. Laura Cruz Garza used those "ganas" to overcome many obstacles in her life that many would have seen as a barrier to achieving higher education. One of these was racial discrimination, which she experienced while pursuing her Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology.
Growing up in Laredo, she was never exposed to issues of racial diversity. Once outside her beloved hometown, however, she found discrimination against Mexicans still existed. Not one to let negative attitudes get in her way, Cruz-Garza worked to further her education and "achieve the impossible". That is what was instilled in her by her parents. Her love of education is reflected in her teaching. She was named as one of the Outstanding Hispanic Faculty at Texas A&M-Kingsville, received a fellowship from the Teaching Effectiveness and Career Enhancement Program, and was awarded the Outstanding Professor Award from Pi Beta Phi.
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Kellie Pickler's Drummer Surprises Her With Onstage Reunion After Car Accident
Less than two months after suffering serious injuries in a terrible car accident, Gregg Lohman -- drummer for country's Kellie Pickler -- surprised the star with a triumphant return to the stage at a concert in Illinois on Friday (April 26).
Lohman was driving south on Interstate 65 in Kentucky on March 2 when he was involved in a four-car pileup. Traffic had apparently slowed while drivers were looking at another wreck on the northbound side of the median, causing the accident on the other side of the road. The drummer was struck from behind by a tractor trailer, suffering head and neck injuries.
Pickler immediately took to her social media accounts to ask fans for their help after hearing of the accident. "Gregg is not just my drummer, he is family," she wrote. "I believe in miracles and the power of prayer, so it would mean the world to me, my band, and Gregg's family if you would please keep him in your prayers."
Lohman -- who has also performed with Lady Antebellum and SHeDAISY -- was released from the hospital in mid-March, and still faces physical therapy. But he is doing so well that he was able to arrange a surprise for Pickler at her show in Effingham, Ill. -- which happens to be his hometown. When Pickler came out for her encore, she found her longtime bandmate and friend sitting behind the drums.
Pickler's 'Dancing With the Stars' partner Derek Hough posted several pictures to Instagram to capture the special moment. The country star shared her own reaction in the following post to Facebook:
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So I had a show in MN on Thursday night then bussed it to Illinois for another gig. I cannot even describe how beautifully overwhelming last night's show was. Not only were the people amazing but I also witnessed a miracle. Many of you know about my drummer Gregg and the horrible car accident he was just recently in. Gregg has played drums for me since my very 1st show after Idol. He has NEVER missed a show in the 7 yrs he's been with me. Last night we happened to be playing in Gregg's hometown so his family and Gregg were able to come to the show. Little did I know Gregg was going to surprise me by playing drums for my encore song "Red High Heels". When I hit the stage and saw that Gregg was now sitting behind his drum set I fell to pieces. It was special moment for me as well as my band and crew. For those who do not believe in miracles, we witnessed one last night. There is so much power in prayers, thank you all again for keeping Gregg in yours. XO Pickler


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PANTONE VIEW Colour Planner Winter 2010/2011 Offers a Rich Mosaic of Color Choices
Multi-discipline Forecast Provides Global Color Direction Across Fashion, Cosmetics, Lifestyle, Graphic and Industrial Design Industries
CARLSTADT, N.J., March 30, 2009 - Pantone, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the release of the winter 2010/2011 edition of the PANTONE® VIEW Colour Planner, its cross-discipline color forecasting tool, titled "Mosaic."
Our world is a rich mosaic, born from varying elements that create a whole. Mosaics can reflect cultural, geographical and political differences, yet still coordinate all these disparate themes. Mosaics are a practical and eco-efficient way of integrating previously used elements or materials to create something new and unique. While mosaics are a record of the past, new technologies continue to re-invent future usage.
The PANTONE View Colour Planner Winter 2010/2011 explores the idea of mosaics to examine the patterns of life, the environment and the imagination. It offers a multitude of surprising and unending color patterns and combinations that can be formed – whether abstract or planned, playful or studied, simple or complex, unrelated or inter-connected, accidental or organized, throwaway or precious, haphazard or interwoven, freeform or deliberate, spontaneous or thoughtful.
"In this current retail climate, thoughtful and creative uses of color are that much more important. Now more than ever, designers need to come up with new ways to attract the consumer's attention," said Laurie Pressman, vice president of fashion, home and interiors at Pantone. "The palettes in Mosaics spark the imagination and help users create ingenious color compilations that enchant the eye and tantalize the consumer to buy. PANTONE VIEW Colour Planner provides the insightful direction designers need to make smart, savvy color decisions and thrive in these uncertain times."
PANTONE VIEW Colour Planner Winter 2010/2011 showcases eight palettes for use in women's wear, menswear, active wear, cosmetics, lifestyle, industrial design and graphics:
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The PANTONE VIEW Colour Planner Winter 2010/2011 is available immediately for an SRP of U.S. $750 from Pantone directly at www.pantone.com, or from PANTONE distributors nationwide. Call (888) PANTONE for a list of distributors. PANTONE VIEW Colour Planner is published bi-annually by Metropolitan Publishing BV.
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Zig Ziglar, 86, the consummate salesman who built a lucrative motivational empire, died Wednesday of pneumonia at his home in Plano, Texas, a family spokeswoman said.
With an aim at helping people achieve success in their careers and personal lives, in addition to a focus on Christianity, Ziglar was a prolific speaker who appeared at events alongside world leaders, including several U.S. presidents and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Ziglar's philosophy focused on positivity and leading a balanced life and resulted in a multimillion-dollar company featuring personal appearances, seminars, book sales and audiovisual recordings.
Hilary Hinton Ziglar was born in 1926, the 10th child of a family with 12 children. He was 5 when his mother and siblings moved to Yazoo City, Miss., where he grew up in poverty after his father died.
Ziglar served briefly in the Navy during World War II, then began working as a salesman. But he struggled for years.
He started his full-time career in motivational speaking when he was in his 40s. His first book was "See You at the Top."
In the late 1960s he moved to the Dallas area, where his company is based. The firm, which features more than a dozen speakers advocating the "Ziglar Way," offers motivation and performance training.
Don Rhymer
Writer for television and movies
Don Rhymer, 51, a prolific writer for television and movies, whose credits include the animated hits "Rio" and "Surf's Up," died Wednesday of cancer at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, said longtime friend Dave Gallagher.
Born in Union, S.C., on Feb. 23, 1961, Rhymer began working in television in the early 1980s, after graduating from Virginia's James Madison University, where he majored in English and communications.
One of his first credits was writing an episode of the ABC family sitcom "Valerie." He also wrote for the CBS comedies "Evening Shade" and "Hearts Afire."
In the early 1990s he shifted into movies, starting with the Martin Lawrence comedy "Big Momma's House" (2000), which he wrote with Darryl Quarles. Rhymer and Quarles teamed up again to write the sequel, "Big Momma's House 2" (2006). Rhymer co-wrote the story for a third installment, "Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son" (2011).
His other writing credits include "The Santa Clause 2" (2002), "Agent Cody Banks 2" (2004), "The Honeymooners" (2005), "Surf's Up" (2007) and "Rio" (2011).
After being diagnosed with head and neck cancer three years ago, Rhymer, a La Cañada Flintridge resident, launched a blog called "Let's Radiate Don," a wry and often touching commentary on his bouts with the disease, the grueling treatments and his relationships with his wife, Kate, and their three children.
He wrote an article about dealing with other people's reactions to his illness in the October issue of Coping With Cancer magazine. He most dreaded "sad eyes" and macaroni casseroles, which, he noted, "are not gluten free and are bad for my colon."
David Courtney, the veteran public address announcer for the Los Angeles Clippers, Kings and Angels sports teams, died Thursday in Los Angeles, the Clippers announced. Courtney had missed Wednesday night's Clippers game against Minnesota because he was in the hospital awaiting an angiogram, according to his Twitter feed. He was 56 and died of a pulmonary embolism.
— Los Angeles Times staff and wire reports


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Running of the Bulls
About Spain
Experience one of the world's most iconic and exciting festivals—Pamplona's Running of the Bulls. Immortalized in literature by Ernest Hemingway, this explosive, passionate and occasionally gory festival is an important element of Spanish heritage. Witness all the mayhem from a coveted balcony with a view of the famous run. Encounter Basque culture and stunning coastal scenery before continuing on to Bilbao, home of the magnificent Guggenheim Museum. From vibrant Catalan nightlife in Barcelona to the regional wines and pintxos (tapas) in San Sebastián, feel the Spanish culture.
What's Included
Your Discover Moment: Barcelona. Barcelona orientation walk. Pamplona orientation walk. Balcony view for the bull run course with expert local guide. San Fermin Festival activities. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Soak in the colour and spectacle of the San Fermin festival, savour the local food and wine, relax on gorgeous beaches, explore world-class museums and architecture
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
The Fiestas de San Fermin in Pamplona runs from midday to midnight on approximately the 6th July to the 14th July every year. The first few days of the festival are the busiest, when over a million visitors are expected in Pamplona every year. By the last few days of the festival, the party atmosphere has usually quietened down a bit, there are less visitors to the city and the bull runs have fewer participants, however this certainly doesn't detract from the excitement for the first-time visitor!
Please note: This tour is designed for those who wish to enjoy the spectacle of the Running of the Bulls from a safe distance. G Adventures does not in any way recommend participating in the run. It is very dangerous with frequent injuries and also fatalities every year. G Adventures cannot be held responsible for any tour member who does decide to participate in the run. They do so at their own risk and will be asked to sign off from the tour for the duration of this time. Under no circumstances will the CEO participate in Running with the Bulls.
It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places.
In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times.
Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use a local guide in Pamplona when we watch the Running of the Bulls, as we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the place we are visiting – we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
5 breakfasts
Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. A typical breakfast may include toast, coffee and tea, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options.
Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.
For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Train, public bus, metro.
About our Transportation
On this trip we will use local buses and trains for intercity transport and a mix of metro (subway), local bus, taxis and walking for transport between hotels and bus/train stations. Please be prepared to carry your own bags short distances (20-25 mins max) between hotels and transport, as well as to lift your bags on and off buses and trains. Please note that there is often limited luggage storage space on public transport.
Local Flights
If required all local flights are included in the cost of your tours unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hotels/guesthouses (7 nts).
About Accommodation
It is important to note that accommodation in Europe tend to be quite different to other areas of the world you may have travelled in. Buildings and rooms are generally old and may not have been renovated or maintained to the highest standard. Downtown hotels in Europe were not build to be hotels but rich owners houses, which have been changed into hotels. Therefore unusual room sizes are common as large rooms have been partitioned in the past, resulting in rather "thin" walls. Reception areas, rooms and bathrooms tend to be very small as they were often added into an existing room, and may have a hand nozzle rather than a conventional shower head.
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.
Staff can occasionally demonstrate less than perfect customer service. As accommodation is in short supply, especially during the summer months, hotels can charge a premium and there is sometimes little motivation to improve facilities.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day. Upon arrival to the city on day 1 (or earlier if you have booked pre-accommodation with us), please make your way to the joining hotel (note that check-in time will be in the afternoon). Once you arrive at the hotel, look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your CEO. This note will give the details of your Welcome Meeting on day 1 (usually between 5pm and 7pm), where you will get a chance to meet your CEO and other travellers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don't see a note, please ask reception for details!
If you are arriving later and will miss the Welcome Meeting, your CEO will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day.
From the airport, take the Aerobus direct bus line from outside the terminal building to Plaça Universitat, which is the second from last stop. Then cross the square to Carrer de Pelai where you will find the hotel.
As an alternative option, you can also take the train from the airport to Estació de Sants. Upon arrival at Estació de Sants, take the red Cercanías suburban train for one stop to Plaça Catalunya. Once there, exit the underground station and walk 5 minutes along Ronda Universitat to the hotel.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO. If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
G Adventures UK office (manned UK 8am – 8pm)
+44 (0) 2072439878
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, from calls within North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from within UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from within Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from within Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from within New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
For absolute emergencies after office hours please contact +44 7817 262559
If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
What to Take
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, on and off transportation, and to hotels (max 15-20 mins.)
Packing List
Suggested Items:
•Light fleece top
•Light windproof/waterproof jacket
•Small towel and swimwear
•Sun hat
•Personal clothing for mild to hot weather (See also "What to Take" and "Local Dress" sections of this dossier)
•Sturdy walking shoes
•Toiletries (biodegradable)
•Watch or alarm clock
•Water bottle
•Money belt
•First-aid kit
•Passport (with photocopies)
•Travel insurance (with photocopies)
•Airline tickets (with photocopies)
•EUR cash
•Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
•G Adventures vouchers, pre-departure information and dossier
•Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge or ask your CEO where the nearest laundromat is. There will be times when you may want or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring your own non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Visas and Entry Requirements
Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.
All visitors to the EU (European Union) and EEC (European Economic Community) countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit the Schengen area (see below), however they may not stay longer than three months in any 6-month period.
For other nationalities, travelling in Europe has been simplified with the introduction of the Schengen visa. As a visitor to the Schengen area (Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Portugal, Finland, Italy, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland) you will enjoy the many advantages of this unified visa system. Generally speaking with a Schengen visa, you may enter one Schengen country and travel freely throughout the Schengen region during the validity of your visa. There are limited border controls at Schengen borders, if any at all.
Please note that the UK and Ireland are NOT part of the Schengen agreement.
A Schengen visa is applied for at the Embassy or Consulate of the Schengen country in which you will be spending the most nights on your trip to the Schengen space. If you are only visiting one country on your trip then you apply for your visa at the Consulate of this Schengen country.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
Spain is in the Eurozone and the unit of the currency is the Euro.
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances but you must remember to bring your PIN number (be aware that many ATM machines only accept 4-digit PINs). Both Cirrus and Plus system cards are the most widely accepted debit cards. Visa cards are the most widely accepted credit cards. While ATMs are commonly available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work in Greece – Check with your bank. You should be aware when purchasing products or services on a credit card, that a fee usually applies.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of Euros, traveller's cheques and cards is best. Avoid relying on traveller's cheques alone as these are less and less readily cashed as clients use them very little.
Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
It is customary in Europe to leave a small tip for service providers, such as waiters, if you are pleased with the service (€1-2).
Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program, and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from €3-5 per day, depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline €30-40 per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities
- Parc Güell Visit (8EUR per person)
- La Sagrada Família Visit (15-24EUR per person)
- Montjuïc Visit (5EUR per person)
- La Barceloneta Visit (Free)
- Las Ramblas Visit
- Encierro Museum
- Running of the Bulls Viewing
San Sebastián
- Pintxos (Tapas) Tour (15EUR per person)
- Monte Igueldo Visit (2EUR per person)
- Beach Visit with Surfing
- Basilica of Begoña Visit (Free)
- Guggenheim Museum Visit (10EUR per person)
- Casco Viejo Visit
- Parque de Etxebarría Visit (Free)
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings in this dossier for trip specific information. For travellers over 70 years a completed Medical Form is required. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
Trip Specific Safety
Please note: This tour is designed for those who wish to enjoy the spectacle of the Running of the Bulls from a safe distance. G Adventures does not in any way recommend participating in the run. It is very dangerous with frequent injuries and also fatalities every year. Please note that G Adventures cannot be held responsible for any tour member who does decide to participate in the run. They do so at their own risk and will be asked to sign off from the tour for the duration of this time.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation
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G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
Dollar-a-Day Program
G Adventures' Dollar-a-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar for every day you are on trip. 100% of these donations go directly to support community development projects worldwide that are implemented by Planeterra.
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Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Max Pax
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Day 1 Barcelona
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this vibrant city.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Additional Notes:
This tour is designed for those who wish to enjoy the spectacle of the Running of the Bulls from a safe distance. G Adventures does not in any way recommend participating in the run.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2 Barcelona (1B)
Barcelona is filled with the work of one famous resident, Antoni Gaudí. Opt to visit these masterpieces sprinkled throughout the city. With time, opt to tour the beautiful Palau Musica, a home for catalan music.
For nightlife, the highest concentration of young locals dancing can be found near the intersection of Santaló and Mariano Cubi streets. Find good music, good drinks, and lots of fun. Another nightlife spot to meet the fashionable locals is on the Plaza Francesc Maciá.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Day 3 Barcelona/Pamplona (1B)
Head to Pamplona, home of the Fiestas de San Fermin, known for its daily 'Running of the Bulls' or 'encierro'.
Head out to explore the city and soak up some of the unique festive atmosphere. Get ready for the first night on the town joining the colourful revelry with plenty of time to sample some great local tapas and wine.
Don't expect to get much sleep — Pamplona has more bars than Dublin.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Take the metro in Barcelona to the train station. Hop a city bus in Pamplona on arrival.
Train (6.00 hour(s))
Day 4 Pamplona
Start early and head to our privately owned balcony for the best and most coveted view of the morning bull run (or 'encierro' in Spanish). An expert local guide will talk the group through the action.
Learn the history and folklore involved in the San Fermin festival and the tradition of the bull run and daily bull fight, or 'corrida'.
After the action, opt to visit the local Encierro Museum. Later, opt for a siesta (just like the locals) before soaking up more of the festival action in the streets of Pamplona.
Additional Notes:
While the balcony is privately owned, there may be other people watching from the balcony besides our group.
Included Activities:
Running of the Bulls Viewing
Day 5 Pamplona/San Sebastián
Start early to catch one more viewing of the runs taking place each morning during the festival. Continue to the beautiful city of San Sebastián.
With free time, opt to stroll through the old part of the city or hit the beach. Opt to climb, or take a cable car, to Monte Igueldo and enjoy the best views of the city.
Try eating like the locals. Wander through the streets before lunchtime or in the evening and check out what each bar is offering up for pintxos (tapas). For more than just snacks, head to the harbour and indulge in seafood.
Local bus (1.50 hour(s))
Day 6 San Sebastián (1B)
Visit the gorgeous beaches in the city or opt to catch a local bus to one of the many beach towns along the spectacular Basque coastline. This is a popular destination for surfing, bodyboarding, and other water sports.
Day 7 San Sebastián/Bilbao (1B)
Head to the vibrant and exciting Basque capital, Bilbao. Discover why Bilbao has earned its place on the discerning traveller's map. Soak up some traditional Basque hospitality, and, of course, enjoy some of the most delicious cuisine in the country.
Local bus (2.00 hour(s))
Day 8 Bilbao (1B)
We recommend staying an extra day or two to fully experience all this energetic city has to offer.


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A destination administered object represents a physical destination on a broker, enabling clients to send messages to that physical destination independently of provider-specific configurations and naming syntax. When a client sends a message addressed via the administered object, the broker will deliver the message to the corresponding physical destination, if it exists. If no such physical destination exists, the broker will create one automatically if auto-creation is enabled, as described under Creating a Physical Destination, and deliver the message to it; otherwise, it will generate an error signaling that the message cannot be delivered.
The following procedure describes how to add a destination administered object to the object store corresponding to an existing physical destination.
Make sure the object store is connected to the Administration Console (see Connecting to an Object Store).
Click on the Destinations item under the object store's name in the Administration Console window's navigation pane and choose Add Destination Object from the Actions menu.
Alternatively, you can right-click on Destinations and choose Add Destination Object from the pop-up context menu. In either case, the Add Destination Object dialog box (Figure 2–14) will appear.
Enter a name for the destination administered object in the Lookup Name field.
This is the name that client applications will use when looking up the destination with JNDI.
For this exercise, type in the name MyQueue.
Select the Queue or Topic radio button to specify the type of destination object to create.
For this exercise, select Queue if it is not already selected.
Enter the name of the corresponding physical destination in the Destination Name field.
This is the name you specified when you added the physical destination to the broker (see Working With Physical Destinations).
For this exercise, type in the name MyQueueDest.
Optionally, enter a brief description of the destination in the Destination Description field.
The contents of this field are intended strictly for human consumption and have no effect on client operations.
For this exercise, you can either delete the contents of the Destination Description field or type in some descriptive text such as
Example destination for MQ Admin Guide tutorial
If appropriate, click the Read-Only checkbox.
This locks the destination object's configuration attributes to the values they were given at creation time. A read-only administered object's attributes cannot be overridden, whether programmatically from client code or administratively from the command line.
For this exercise, do not check Read-Only.
Click OK to create the destination object, add it to the object store, and dismiss the dialog box.
The new destination object will appear in the result pane, as shown in Figure 2–15.


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