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Kuala Lumpur [49], or simply called KL by locals, is the federal capital and the largest city in Malaysia. Literally meaning "muddy river confluence" in Malay, Kuala Lumpur has grown from a small sleepy Chinese tin-mining village to a bustling metropolis of around 6.5 million (city-proper population of 1.8 million) in just 150 years. A cultral melting pot with some of the world's cheapest 5-star hotels, cheap, great shopping, even better food and some of nature's wonders in just an hour away, this dynamic city has a many to offer for every visitor.
Kuala Lumpur is a sprawling city and its residential suburbs seem to go on forevers. The city proper, is a Federal Territory has an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) which consists of the city center and its surrounding urban areas, managed by the KL City Hall. It also merges with the adjacent satellite cities of Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, Klang, Port Klang, Ampang, Selayang/Rawang, Kajang and Sepang, all in the state of Selangor, which enclaves KL, and all with their separate local authorities, creating a huge metropolis called Greater Kuala Lumpur, or more commonly, Klang Valley. The city can be divided into the following areas, each of which offers a particular attraction or activity.
This district also merges into the northern part of Petaling Jaya.
Founded only in 1857 as a tin mining outpost, Kuala Lumpur is fairly new as far as Malaysian cities go and lacks the rich history of George Town or Malacca. After rough early years marked by gang fighting, Kuala Lumpur started to prosper and was made capital of the Federated Malay States in 1896. Malaysia's independence was declared in 1957 in front of huge crowds at what was later named Stadium Merdeka (Independence Stadium), and Kuala Lumpur continued as the new nation's capital. The economic boom of the 1990s brought KL the standard trappings of a modern city, bristling with skyscrapers and modern transportation systems. Like most of Malaysia's towns and cities, the Chinese, traditionally involved in trade and mining, forms the majority of the population with about 55% of Kuala Lumpur's population of Malaysian Chinese descent. This the Malays, though the majority in the country, populate the rural areas as they were an agrarian society. Indians were either estate workers or traders too, and populated the towns and rural areas equally. However, mass immigration of all races to KL, Malaysia's primary city has made the racial composition of the city more or less balanced.
Get in
Malaysia's transportation systems are, by regional standards, pretty well functioning. Planes, trains, buses, and taxis are linked in a system conceived and constructed by, if not an order-loving Teuton, at least a dedicated amateur. The planners' aims are an ultra-modern, chic, european-style system that are a far cry from the city's humble barrio beginnings. The reality is a sound B+ with still a long way to go before hitting the top.
A bewildering jumble of initials and acronyms assault any first time journey planner in KL and it will take at least a day to decipher the scheme of things.
By plane
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)
All scheduled flights, domestic and international, arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport [50] (IATA: KUL ICAO: WMKK), about 50km south of the city, in the Sepang district of Selangor. The US$2.5bil glass and steel structure was inaugurated in 1998 and has been ranked as one of the world's top airports. It superseded the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport in Subang, which is now only used for charter and turboprop flights. Over 50 airlines call at KLIA.
The Main Terminal is what gives KL its world class airport status. The Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) opened in March 2006, and is used by AirAsia [51], Tiger Airways [52], and Cebu Pacific [53]. Though this terminal is across the runway from the Main Terminal Building, a trip between the two involves bussing for 20km (RM2.50). From the Main Terminal Building, these buses depart from the Bus Terminal on the Ground Floor of the Car Park C building. At the LCCT, they can be found at the bus bays in front of the terminal. From the KLIA Ekspres train station, head to Level 2 and follow the signs to Car Park C and the Bus Station.
In the Main Terminal, unscrupulous taxi drivers pretending to be customer service staff may try to steer tourists to much more expensive mini-buses or taxis and try to charge RM90 for them.
A gigantic new LCC Terminal is being built close to the Main Terminal and will be called "KLIA2", due for completion in 2012. All operations from the former LCCT will be moved to the new terminal. It is slated to open on June 28, 2013. It will also be linked to the KLIA Ekspres fast train from KL Sentral Terminal in the city centre.
Transfers - Main Terminal
By train
By bus
By taxi
The drivers that hang around the airport and KL Sentral will try and scam you. If anyone approaches you asking you where you want to go, do not trust them: they will be shameless in inflating the price for you and lying about the unavailability of other options.
By road
If you have your own wheels, KLIA is well connected to Peninsular Malaysia's expressway network. The airport is directly linked with the North South Expressway Central Link (known by its Malay abbreviation "Elite") about 70 km or nearly 1 hr away from Kuala Lumpur city centre. Exit the expressway at KLIA interchange for both the Main Terminal and LCCT.
Transfers - Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT)
By train:
By bus: Several bus operators run services to KL and other cities from the bus stands outside the terminal.
Subang Airport
The Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (IATA: SZB) (ICAO: WMSA), more commonly referred to as the Subang Airport, was the country's main international airport until KLIA was opened in 1998. As it is much nearer to the city centre and less crowded than the newer KLIA, it can make a convenient entry point for those flying from Singapore or other parts of Malaysia. After the opening of KLIA, it was designated for turboprop aircraft and is currently served by two airlines.
Subang Airport's Terminal 1 has been demolished. The Immigration Department utilise Terminal 2 for the issue of passports and local documentation. Getting there/away: The airport is 25 km from the city centre and the best way to get there is by taxi. Rapid KL bus U81 (destination Mah Sing and Pekan Subang) from the Sultan Mohd Bus Hub next to the Pasar Seni LRT station goes past the airport. The fare is RM3.00 one way and takes approximately 40 min in clear traffic. It can take nearly 1 hr and 30 min during peak rush hour.
By road
Most important roads in Peninsular Malaysia lead to/from Kuala Lumpur. The city lies about midway along the North-South Expressway (Motorway) (NSE; route numbers E1 and E2) which runs from the Malaysia-Thailand border at Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah to Johor Bahru in the south, on the Malaysian side of the Causeway to Singapore. The main expressway exits for Kuala Lumpur on the NSE are Jalan Duta (from the north) and Sungai Besi (from the south).
The Karak Highway (E8), which later turns into the East Coast Expressway, links Kuala Lumpur with the East Coast states of Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan. For those who do not want to pay toll, Kuala Lumpur is on Federal Route One (the "Trunk Road") which, like the NSE, runs through all West Coast states of Peninsular Malaysia from Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah to Johor Bahru. Those travelling along the West Coast Road (Federal Route Five) should leave the road at Klang and get to Kuala Lumpur via the Federal Highway.
By bus
Kuala Lumpur has several bus stations or terminals/terminuses/termini(Malay: stesen bas or hentian) which handle long distance express bus services; many destinations are served by more than one terminal. Note that usually you will need to exchange your ticket for a 'boarding pass' before boarding the bus, so it is advised to arrive at the bus terminal 10-15 minutes before the departure time (they say 30 minutes, but that is not necessary).
Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS, Southern Integrated Terminal)
The main place for south-bound buses (i.e. towards Malacca, Johor Bharu and Singapore) is the gigantic & ultra-modern TBS in Selangor. TBS is in Bandar Tasik Selatan and is served by 3 train lines - KLIA Transit, the KTM Komuter Rawang-Seremban line, and the Sri Petaling LRT line.
To/from Singapore:
Pudu Sentral
The most central place for buses is Pudu Sentral (formerly Puduraya Bus Station). The nearest LRT station is Plaza Rakyat (Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines).
Hentian Putra
Most East Coast services use this terminal which is in the northern part of the city centre on Jalan Putra near PWTC LRT station (Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines) and Putra KTM Komuter station. Chow Kit monorail station is a 15 min walk away.
Hentian Duta
Many north-bound Transnasional [68] express buses use this terminal which is located a distance to the west of the city centre on Jalan Duta. The only convenient access is by taxi.
Kuala Lumpur Old Railway Station
The impressive old station (now just a KTM Komuter stop) is also a bus terminal. Rapid KL City Shuttle bus Nos. 109, 115 as stop here. Plusliner luxury services (under the brand names "Nice" and "Platinum Service") are based here; destinations include Penang, Johor Bahru, Singapore and Hat Yai in Thailand.
Online bookings
Most other operators have banded together in one large shared booking portal Bus Online Ticket [69]. The boarding locations are at various places like Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) / (Southern Integrated Terminal), Hentian Puduraya, Berjaya Time Squares.
Pekeliling Bus Terminal is on Jalan Tun Razak to the north of the city centre, and handles local bus services to some Pahang destinations like Genting Highlands, Bentong, Raub and Temerloh. Access: Titiwangsa station is within walking distance. Rapid KL City Shuttle No. B101, B102, B103, B104, B109. Deluxe long-distance buses leave from all over the place:
By train
KTM's intercity and international trains arrive at KL Sentral [74] railway station: a large, modern transport hub located (despite the name) a fair distance to the south of the city centre. There are day and overnight trains to places as far flung as Singapore, Hat Yai in Thailand and Kota Bharu in Malaysia's north-east. Overnight trains are very reasonably priced and have two classes of sleeper accommodation (two-berth compartments and open sections, similar to Thai trains) both of which provide a comfortable night's sleep. Timetables and seat availability information is available online. The ETS express trains to Ipoh also stop at Kuala Lumpur's architecturally impressive and more convenient old station, Kuala Lumpur Railway Station near Merdaka Square and Pasar Seni LRT station.
Both old and Sentral stations are on the Kelana Jaya LRT line and are served by KTM Komuter trains. KL Sentral is also connected to the KL Monorail. A RM10 taxi coupon should be enough to get to most destinations in the city centre by taxi from KL Sentral. Taxi drivers outside the station are unlikely to be honest. Various services are available at KL Sentral, including showers (RM5 for shower only, RM15 for shower plus towel and toiletries) and baggage check in for certain airlines' customers.
By boat
Kuala Lumpur is not located by the sea. However, there are ferry connections to/from Sumatra (Indonesia) at Port Klang, about 40 km west of Kuala Lumpur. See the Port Klang article for details on how to get there.
Get around
Kuala Lumpur's ambitious public transport system is sufficiently developed to be fairly efficient and convenient, but much room for improvement lies in its integration. The city, like many developing cities, suffers from paralysing traffic jams periodically throughout the day. In the rush hours, consider combining various methods of transport. For example: soar over traffic jams by monorail then finish the journey by taxi.
By train
Urban rail comes in four distinct flavours, which are not always fully connected:
Fares are cheap (from RM1). Connectivity between the different lines is often poor: you cannot buy a through ticket for a journey on different LRT lines, you have to buy a separate ticket at the connecting station. If it rains, you might get wet when traveling between lines. From 2012, connectivity between different lines has improved a lot, passengers just need to purchase a single ticket for transferring between LRT and monorail lines. A notable exception are the KTM lines, a separate ticket is still required for these lines.
The Touch 'n Go [78] card (RM10 at major stations) can be used on all lines except the airport express. Photo ID is required to buy the card and it can only be bought on weekdays and part of Saturday. Concession prepaid cards are available but require proof of qualification.
Some notable LRT stations:
A few quirks:
By bus
Double-decker KL Hop-on Hop-off [79] sightseeing tour buses serve 42 notable places. There is free Wi-Fi on board. An information commentary is given through headphones. Tickets (valid for 24 or 48hrs) give unlimited use during their validity. Children under 5 ride free. The buses are scheduled every half hour but waits may be as long as two hours due to traffic jams, so try to maximize use of the service outside rush hours.
Two new FREE bus services (i.e. GOKL City Bus)started 1st September 2012. The purple bus service starts at Pasar Seni and travels to the shopping area of Bukit Bintang where it links up with the green bus service that loops around KLCC. [80]
RapidKL [81] operates a cheap and comprehensive public bus network in and around Kuala Lumpur, but low frequencies (2-3 per hour on most routes) and the near-total lack of signs makes this a poor option for the casual visitor. The buses themselves have clear destination information; so if you happen upon one heading in the right direction, jump on board - though be prepared for cramped waits in rush hour traffic. For those (few) attractions best visited by bus, specific bus information is given at each place of interest on this page. If you do venture on board a RapidKL bus, it's worth nothing that these buses are broadly divided in three categories:
For all three RapidKL routes, you can either buy zone-based single tickets (RM1 for Zone 1, up to RM3 for Zone 4) on board, or use a Touch 'n Go card (not sold on board). In addition, Ekspres (E) services use the highways and cost a flat RM3.80. Buses run from 6AM-11PM or so, with no night services.
By taxi
Normal red and white taxis (RM3 first 1km, then RM1/km) and bright blue executive taxis (RM1 first 1km, then RM2/km) are good options if you can get them to use the meter. There are also various small surcharges for radio call (RM2), baggage (RM1 per piece), etc.
Drivers are less likely to use the meter when demand exceeds supply, such as during the rush hour or when it rains. Prices then become negotiable (before setting off) and inflated (2-10 times the meter price). This is illegal but realistically the only thing you can do is walk away and find a different driver. A cab hailed off the street is more likely to use the meter than one that stalks tourist spots. If stuck with a driver that won't use the meter, negotiate hard: RM10 should cover most cross town trips of 15 min or so, even with traffic. If you are staying in an expensive hotel, hide your affluence and give a nearby shopping mall as your destination instead. Malay drivers are generally more inclined to use the meter than Chinese or Indian ones.
Midnight surcharge is applicable on pickups between 12am - 6am. This surcharge means meter prices are increased by 50% (e.g. at 1AM, if the meter shows RM12, you pay RM12+6).
During rush hour it's generally best to combine public transport with taxis.
A few popular places (notably both airports, KL Sentral, Menara KL and Sunway Pyramid Megamall) enforce a prepaid coupon systems, which generally work out more expensive than using the meter, but cheaper than bargaining. Taxis from Pavilion Shopping Mall's taxi counter cost the meter with a RM2 surcharge.
Some taxi drivers will hang around near hotels offering tours similar to those offered by established companies. Some of these drivers are quite knowledgeable and you may end up with a specially tailored, private tour for less than the cost of an official tour. Know the going rates before driving a bargain!
Booking of taxis can also be done via an app called "MyTeksi" that basically provides a platform for drivers to receive bookings. If you get so off the beaten track that you need to call a cab, here are some telephone numbers:
By car
Kuala Lumpur has good quality roads, but driving in the city can be a nightmare with massive traffic jams, a convoluted web of expressways and oft-confusing road signage. If driving, be especially aware of sudden lane changes by cars and reckless motorcyclists who tend to weave in and out of traffic. Do not park at the road of busy districts such as Bangsar or Bukit Bintang because other cars might lock you in by parking next to you in the 2nd or 3rd lane. Use covered car parks or park a bit off the beaten path, and then walk back. Renting a car is an option for travelling in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of Malaysia. You may rent a car from the provider below:
On foot
The old centre of Kuala Lumpur fairly compact and the old buildings in various state of repair are great for exploring on foot. Even plodding between the colonial area and the new glass and steel sector (see walking tour below) is enjoyable outside the hottest hours of 11AM to 3PM. Major roads are well lit, making evening strolling undaunting and pleasant. Signs are clear and well placed and pavements are wide and uncluttered, but slippery in the rain. Shady tree-lined walkways provide shade on some of the larger roads. Pedestrian crossings are common and are generally respected by drivers. Jaywalking is technically illegal but overlooked (on-the-spot fine: RM 20/30 for tourists/locals if unlucky).
This circular walking tour (2-3 hr) starts in Chinatown and loops through the modern Golden Triangle, missing the historic buildings of the old centre:
If you're fortunate enough to do this walk on a typical Sunday afternoon you will find a calm and attractive city.
Disabled Travelers
Like many cities in SE Asia, KL presents a great challenge for travelers with mobility impairments. Sidewalks are often in disrepair, curbs are high, and curb cuts are often missing or inadequate. Wheelchair users will frequently find their path of travel obstructed (poorly designed or narrow sidewalks, parked cars, motorcycles, fences, stairs, trees, etc), and will rarely be able to travel more than 50 meters without having to backtrack or divert to the road. In many areas of the city, it is virtually impossible to travel without an assistant. Crossing the road or having to wheel on the road (in case the sidewalk is obstructed) can be very dangerous, as many drivers do not expect, nor yield to, wheelchair users. You will occasionally find accessibility features like ramps or elevators obstructed or unserviceable. A notable exception are the the KLCC and Bukit Bintang areas, where shopping malls and pedestrian areas are built to modern accessibility standards. Public buildings, hotels and malls provide an adequate supply of handicap bathrooms. Much of the rail system is inaccessible, most notably the monorail (which is in the process of being fitted with stair lifts, but is currently off limits). Some buses are equipped with ramps, but they are assigned haphazardly and do not run on a fixed schedule. Many locals will not be used to seeing travelers in wheelchairs, but will be generally helpful.
As expected of Malaysia's capital, the national language, Malay, is almost universally spoken and understood.
However, Kuala Lumpur, as Malaysia's main economic centre, is also home to Malaysians of different backgrounds and ethnicities, so unsurprisingly, many other languages are commonly heard as well. The ethnic Chinese form a slight majority in KL (as they do in many of Malaysia's larger cities), and Cantonese serves as the lingua franca of KL's Chinese community. Other Chinese dialects, such as Hokkien, Teochew and Hakka are also spoken by smaller numbers, but even native speakers of those dialects usually speak Cantonese as well. Ethnic Indians, mostly of Tamil descent, are also plentiful, so how about ordering your delicious curry in their language?
In reality, despite (or perhaps because of) an official policy to learn Malay on almost all levels in the primary & secondary education, many non-Malays aren't appreciative of speaking Malay and get along with each other in English, which is great for visitors. English is widely spoken in Kuala Lumpur, and foreigners will generally not have a problem getting by with English. Mandarin, while no-one's first language, is also widely taught and understood among the Chinese community.
Kuala Lumpur is short on must-see attractions: beyond the Petronas Twin Towers, the real joy lies in wandering randomly, seeing, shopping and eating your way through it.
KL hosts an amazing variety of architectural delights. The grandest old British colonial buildings lie in the city centre and include the former offices of the Colonial Secretariat (now the Sultan Abdul Samad Building) on Merdeka Square and the old Kuala Lumpur Railway station. They blend themes from the architecture of Britain and North Africa. On Merdeka Square's west side, looking like a rejected transplant straight from Stratford-upon-Avon is the Royal Selangor Club. Near Merdeka Square is Masjid Jamek, a charming Moorish-style mosque set at a confluence on the Klang River. The National Mosque, Masjid Negara, (1965) celebrates the bold ambitions of the newly independent Malaysia. The National Monument in the pretty Lake Gardens is inspired by the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. Also in the lake gardens is Carcosa Seri Negara, the former residence of the British High Commissioner, which now houses an upmarket hotel and colonial-style tea rooms. While some buildings in the high-rise Golden Triangle, such as the KL Tower, are uninspired copies of other famous structures, the Petronas Twin Towers are truly marvelous.
Within the city centre is also the fascinating narrow streets of Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur's traditional commercial district, with its many Chinese shops and places to eat.
KL is hot, humid and sometimes crowded, so schedule some cooling off in air-conditioned shopping malls or restaurants. You may find that most attractions are only crowded on weekends and holidays and are otherwise deserted on weekdays.
See the respective district pages for more details.
KL is mainly known for its eating and shopping, which are adequately covered by the Eat and Buy sections.
Other activities include usual urban sports such as golfing, cycling, running, jogging and horse riding. If you're into rock climbing, the Batu Caves in the Northern suburbs is popular. However given Malaysia's stunning terrain, you're better off heading to other places for anything more strenuous or challenging.
Several good theatres and performance halls have emerged as part of Malaysia's drive to encourage greater cultural expression. These include the National Theatre (Istana Budaya) and the KL Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) in the northern part of the city, the KL Philharmonic in the Twin Towers, and the Actors Studio at Lot 10.
Leading museums in the city centre are the National Museum, which covers the region's history, and the well-regarded Islamic Arts Museum, which houses a small but captivating collection.
Pampering and spas can be found in several five-star hotels and independent centres in the Golden Triangle. There's also nail parlours and beauty salons, which are generally good value, there's also high-end ones offering similar services for a premium. Reflexology and foot massage places are everywhere, especially in Bukit Bintang in the Golden Triangle and in Chinatown.
Kuala Lumpur also has many theme parks around the city and in the surrounding cities. The most famous of these parks is Sunway Lagoon in the neighbouring city of Subang Jaya. The theme park has rides, a huge waterpark, an extreme park for adventure junkies, a scream park for those wanting a good scare, and a petting zoo for children. Sunway Lagoon is a 40 minute drive from central Kuala Lumpur in good traffic and can be reached by bus or taxi. You can also watch the local football match at the KLFA Stadium in Cheras. Kuala Lumpur FA is a football team based in Kuala Lumpur and currently plays in the top divison of football in Malaysia. the Malaysia Super League. Match schedule and fixture can be seen at the KLFA website.
Skyscraper Gazing - glass and steel abound, but only one (rather a pair) shine. However, the view from the KL Tower is cheaper and better than that from the Twin Towers.
While KL is more of a concrete jungle compared to other parts of the country, there are some natural gems that are accessible by public transport. Among them are: FRIM Forest Reserve[83]: You can get to FRIM via KTM Komuter. Stop at Kepong and grab a short taxi ride. The hikes are easy and you can go up a canopy walkway for RM5 to get a good view of KL on a clear day. There is a nice tea house in the FRIM compound where you can sample various types of local teas and snacks. Get there early as it is more likely to rain later in the day. Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve [84]: Located close to KL Tower, this urban jungle is a good respite from the city heat. The forest provides for an easy trek that you can enjoy on your own; but the many specimens are likely more appreciated through guided tours which are free and can be arranged from KL Tower. Nature Escapes Malaysia [85] is a good website for more details on natural trails located within or a short drive away from KL.
Near the KL Convention Centre is the Aquaria KLCC which contains some 5,000 varieties of tropical fish.
If you are taking an extended trip consider spending a week or more volunteering.
Shopping in Kuala Lumpur is one of travel's greatest pleasures! Kuala Lumpur alone has 66 shopping malls and it is the retail and fashion hub for Malaysia. Goods are available in every price bracket.
Suria KLCC is one of Malaysia's premier shopping destinations due to its location beneath the Petronas Twin Towers. Kuala Lumpur's premier shopping district, the Bukit Bintang area in the Golden Triangle, resembles Tokyo's Ginza, New York's Fifth Avenue and Singapore's Orchard Road and has the highest concentration of shopping outlets in Kuala Lumpur, which cater to varying budgets. Bukit Bintang, which is part of the Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, spans over 3 roads, namely Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Imbi and Jalan Sultan Ismail. It houses various cafes, alfresco (open air) dining outlets and shopping complexes such as Berjaya Plaza, Berjaya Times Square, Bukit Bintang Plaza, Imbi Plaza, Kuala Lumpur Plaza, Lot 10, Low Yat Plaza, Pavilion KL, Starhill Plaza and Sungei Wang Plaza. Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is a recent addition to the cluster of shopping malls in this area and houses a wide range of international retail brands in an ultra-modern complex. Fans of electronic gadgets would delight in the multitude of choices at Low Yat Plaza, whilst shoppers hunting for the latest in affordable Asian style should definitely check out Berjaya Times Square and Bukit Bintang / Sungei Wang Plaza. It is also the location of the largest single department store in Malaysia, SOGO Kuala Lumpur which is located at a landmark site on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, one of the best known shopping streets for locals in Kuala Lumpur. Several popular malls lie outside the Golden Triangle. The Bangsar and Midvalley areas are home to some of the best shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur, namely the MidValley Megamall and the adjacent upmarket The Gardens, the more cozy Bangsar Village and Bangsar Shopping Centre in Bangsar. The Damansara area north-west of Kuala Lumpur, though not in the city-proper, it is one of the high concentration of shopping outlets in Kuala Lumpur. It houses various shopping malls like The Curve, [email protected], Ikano Power Centre, IKEA, Cathay Multi Screen Cinemas, Courts Megastore, NiuXehSui Ara Damansara and 1 Utama (one of the top shopping centres in Malaysia). There are also many shopping malls in the neighbouring cities of Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya. Malls such as Sunway Pyramid Megamall [86] in Petaling Jaya and Empire Subang in Subang Jaya are very nicely designed, and it is worth making the trip down to have a look even if you don't plan to buy anything. Despite the onslaught of malls, Kuala Lumpur still offers some Asian tradition with traditional shopping streets and markets. The best area for such shopping is Chinatown in the City Centre. This district is also the best place to hunt for souvenirs, especially in Central Market, a former produce market which has been converted into an art and craft market. It is also known as Pasar Seni in Malay. The Little India near Jalan Masjid India offers various fabric for use. Most of the fabrics are imported from countries like Indonesia, India and China while some are locally produced. Indonesian traditional batik and songket are traditional fabric commonly found in Central Market. For greater satisfaction choose the hand made ones. You may be interested to buy ready made baju kurung or baju kebaya (the traditional Malay blouse). For peace of mind, buy from the bigger stores. Some Thai handicrafts are also sold here, alongside handmade Malaysian wooden souvenirs. Since 2000, the Ministry of Tourism of Malaysia has kick-started the mega sale event for all shopping in Malaysia. The mega sale event is held thrice in a year—in March, May and December—where all shopping malls are encouraged to participate to boost Kuala Lumpur as a leading shopping destination.
Shopping Malls
Bukit Bintang
Jalan Ampang
Malaysian food is amazing, making Kuala Lumpur an excellent place to eat as it hosts cuisine from all around the country and beyond. Most restaurants close by 10PM, but in the city centre there's always a few 24hr kedai mamak (curry houses) or fast food places if you get stuck.
Delicious food can be very cheap too: just head to the ubiquitous roadside stalls or kedai kopi (literally coffee shop, but these are all about the food). These shops operate like a food court with many stalls selling a variety of food. Some coffee shops have tables and chairs by the roadside. Chinatown (especially Jalan Sultan, Jalan Hang Lekir and Jalan Petaling) in the city centre and Jalan Alor in the Golden Triangle have some of the greatest concentrations of coffeeshops and stalls. They mostly open only at night.
Also extremely common are kedai mamak (curry houses). One famous collection of streetside Mamak stalls is at Jalan Doraisamy near the Heritage Row (Tuanku Abdul Rahman). Along with full-blown curries, these places also serve roti canai (generally RM1 each), a filling snack that is almost half chapati, half pancake but certainly wholly delicious. It is served with dhal and curry sauce.
Shopping malls' food courts provide cheap Malaysian food in more hygienic conditions, although the prices will be a little higher. Lot 10 shopping mall in the Golden Triangle has a collection of 20 street vendors who were invited to relocate in the food court. While there are some international choices, the specialty here is Chinese.
The Golden Triangle, Bangsar and Midvalley, Heritage Row and some areas in Damansara and Hartamas are the usual places for people looking to dine out with a bit of flare.
Ethnic generalizations: Malay food can be found in Jalan Masjid India and Kampung Baru in the Tuanku Abdul Rahman district. Chinatown is the best place for Chinese (especially Cantonese) food, although all kinds of Chinese cuisine, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, can be found all over Kuala Lumpur. Head to Lebuh Ampang in the city centre and Brickfields for Indian food. Bangsar has many high-end restaurants offering Western food. If you are dying for Korean food, head to Ampang Jaya. A lot of Arab and Middle Eastern restaurants have mushroomed in Bukit Bintang, Cyberjaya and Damai.
Kuala Lumpur has quite a vibrant night-life and the Golden Triangle is the epicentre of most of the partying which goes on in the city. Jalan P. Ramlee, just south of KLCC, is Kuala Lumpur's central clubbing area, while the action also spills onto Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Pinang and Jalan Perak. Nearby Bukit Bintang also throbs with action, and its neon-lit nightclubs, many of them with hostesses, certainly have a more Asian feel to them. Heritage Row, in the Tuanku Abdul Rahman district, is fast catching up as a popular nightspot. It occupies a row of refurbished colonial-era shop houses and is now home to one of Kuala Lumpur's swankiest clubs and trendy bars; strictly for well heeled visitors and locals. It is on Jalan Doraisamy just off Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Dang Wangi. Bangsar has long been one of the busiest places in Kuala Lumpur after the sun goes down. The action is around Jalan Telawi and its side streets, and is definitely the place to go for clubbing and deafening music. Sri Hartamas and Mont Kiara in the Damansara and Hartamas district have popular pubs and some clubs as well as nice coffee places. You may be able to find live performances in some of the outlets. After a tiring night out, Malaysians like to head to Mamak stalls - street side stalls or shops operated by Indian Muslims - which offer a range of non-alcoholic beverages like teh tarik (frothed tea) and light food. In fact, these stalls have also become night hangouts in their own right, and many outlets have installed wide-screen projectors and TV where they screen football matches. Most outlets are open 24 hours. They are found all over the city and are a wonderful part of the Malaysian night scene. Another trend that has hit Malaysia is the kopitiam fad, a more upmarket version of the traditional Chinese coffee shop. These mostly open during the day and offer some of the best tea and coffee and light meals and snacks like nasi lemak (coconut flavoured rice with fried anchovies and peanut) and the ever popular toast with kaya (coconut curd, used as a spread). If you prefer Western style coffee, there are many coffee outlets in Kuala Lumpur: most of them are part of international and local chains like Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and San Francisco Coffee. Most of them can be found in shopping malls.
Budget accommodation can be found everywhere; dormitory beds can cost as little as RM12 per night, though RM20 and higher is common. Find the cheap ones online if cost is an issue. Increasingly, newer & better ones are opening in the Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman/Chow Kit and Jalan Ipoh areas, the so-called growth areas in the city centre. An example is the Tune Hotel - Downtown KL on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Chow Kit area). If you are willing to take the 10 minute LRT to the main attractions, then hotels can be found for as little as US$16 per night with free WiFi, A/C, and breakfast often included. If you are arriving on the overnight buses (arriving at 4AM) from the east coast islands, buses will stop at Hentian Putra in the Chow Kit area. Mid-range hotels are comparatively poor value in Kuala Lumpur, and it is worth it to spend a little extra (or look a little harder) for a true luxury hotel on the cheap. Kuala Lumpur is similar in price to Bangkok for 5 star luxury hotels, with rooms available for as little as RM400 or even less (internet rate for single occupancy in the luxury 5 star "Traders Hotel" is around US$100. Other luxury hotels include The Hilton, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, Shangrila and JW Marriot. Prices will vary seasonally.
Please see the individual Kuala Lumpur district pages of a list of places to stay.
Internet cafés are quite plentiful in Kuala Lumpur and you can find them in most shopping centres. If you have your own laptop, Maxis' [93] WLAN service is the best deal around, a prepaid RM15 card gets you unlimited use for 2 weeks. Many hotels provide free internet access and connections. Free Wi-Fi is also available in many cafes, restaurants and shopping centres. A few examples:
Kuala Lumpur is ostensibly a liberal city and wearing revealing clothes will rarely cause major problems. However, avoiding overly revealing clothes goes a long way towards blending in. Many mosques and temples require covering up, and you will get more respect from officialdom if you dress up a little. Many places of worship including all mosques will require you to take your shoes off before entering. When eating with hands rather than cutlery, do not eat with the left hand in public as it is considered impolite. If you can speak just a few words of the four main local languages, namely Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese (especially Cantonese), Tamil and English, it will ingratiate you a lot with the locals. Also, while you may drink in pubs, restaurants and bars, public drunkenness is not tolerated. You will be more vulnerable to getting robbed or will find yourself in the back seat of a police car.
Stay healthy
Tap water in Kuala Lumpur is heavily chlorinated and thus safe, but unfortunately the pipes that carry it may not be. Most locals boil or filter it before use; alternatively, bottled water is cheap and ubiquitous. There is no malaria in the city, but dengue fever can be a problem at times, so take precautions against mosquitoes. Between May and October, Kuala Lumpur is occasionally shrouded in dense haze from forest fires in Sumatra and Borneo, which can be a health concern for asthmatics and pretty unpleasant for everybody. However, the haze comes and goes, and varies greatly from year to year: it was terrible in 2006, but non-existent in 2007, and had started again in 2008 and very clean after 2009 onward.
Stay safe
Crime is not rampant in Kuala Lumpur. The perception of crime is high, but in recent years the Malaysian police have managed to reduce crime significantly in and around urban Kuala Lumpur. Reports of violent crime against foreigners are uncommon but instances of pick pocketing and bag snatching have risen in recent years.
Kuala Lumpur is generally very safe for travellers (it is locals who are often the targets of crime), but be wary of over-friendly locals trying to con you. Police presence, particularly around tourist areas and at night has increased in recent years.
Beware of Scratch and Win Scams
Scratch and Win Scams are rampant in all over Malaysia. Victims are given reward tickets to scratch/tear/peel off on spot to see if they win prizes. In these cases, victims would be informed that they had won prizes in foreign lottery or lucky draws.
The scammers would ask victims to make advance payment if they wanted to claim their prizes. They would even offer victims car rides to withdraw the large sums of money, reported a local news source. After which, victims would realise that the prizes never existed or were of lower value than previously promised.
Walking in the city is usually fine but, as anywhere, caution must be exercised, especially if alone. Snatch thieves can be rather ruthless: women have been knocked unconscious by bag snatchers on motorbikes. If this happens to you, let go of the bag rather than be dragged several metres and risk injury. Hold your bag away from the street side and try not to appear flashy if possible. Be wary in alleyways or parking grounds that appear dark and deserted, petty thieves with knives or firearms might mug you.
During the rains, pavements and streets become small rivers and crossing a street can be an adventure. Pavements become as slippery as ice so wear proper footwear.
Be careful of a poker scam that involves friendly locals. They normally target lone tourists in popular tourist places. It starts with a friendly approach and an invitation to their home to chat and learn about your country. Then comes poker, accumulated losses and the loss of your cash and jewellery. Such scams can also happen through couchsurfing.
The bogus cop scam is usually run by Middle-Easterners. You will be stopped by "plain-clothed police officers" on the pretext of checking your travel documents. You will be brought to a secluded area in the process and made to handover your wallet. Should you be stopped, you have the right to insist that you be taken to the nearest police station before saying/showing anything. While undercover policemen generally patrol the city center, they are mainly serving the vice department. A genuine police officer will be able to produce his or her police I.D. card, which is a combination of white and dark blue in color.
Taxis are generally safe, but they often refuse to use the meter and a few cabbies will gouge tourists mercilessly. If they refuse to use the meter, then take another taxi, as by law they are required to use the meter. However, if you are desperate to use that taxi, always agree on the fare in advance, and try to get an estimate of the cost from a local before you climb on board. Many also pretend to not know your hotel and will bring you to their preferred hotels by saying that your hotel is in a bad area, closed or far. A good idea would be to buy a public transport map and get well acquainted with the locations of stations, train times, etc. If you can use a train or bus to get to a place, it would be cheaper and safer to do so.
Also watch out for counterfeit banknotes (such as RM50) given as change by a dishonest taxi-driver: the easiest way to tell being to hold it up to the light to see the continuous silver strip. If in doubt, avoid and refuse RM100 notes.
Malaysian law requires that visitors carry their passport at all times, and both police and "RELA" (civil volunteers) carry out spot checks for illegal immigrants.
Locals are very friendly to the tourists, and many in Kuala Lumpur can speak decent English. Communication with the locals is almost as easy as it is in Singapore and significantly better than in Bangkok or many other Asian countries. Greet people with a warm smile and they will be happy to show you around. Be friendly: if you are lost, just ask anyone smartly dressed on the street.
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Visiting Alaqua Animal Refuge with her niece this past June, Jessica Jones thought she might have taken home a puppy she saw online, but as fate would have it, she met Nicole.
"My niece was filling out a volunteer application and I was walking around," Jones recalls.
Then she saw, Nicole, a young yellow Labrador. Noticing her interest, an Alaqua worker brought Nicole to meet Jones.
"They're great about matching people with pets," Jones said. "I am so in love with her."
Of course every owner believes his or her pet is special, but in Nicole's case it is true in every sense of the word since she was brought to Alaqua through the Unconditional Love Project, which rescues unwanted dogs from neglect and abuse and tasks inmates with training them to be used as therapy dogs.
Not every dog graduates from the program, which is OK. They then become wonderful pets to those looking to open their hearts and homes to a rescue animal.
�Boundless� Benefits
The Unconditional Love Project began in 2011 and currently operates at Bay Correctional Facility in Panama City and Calhoun Correctional Institution in Blountstown with plans to expand to other facilities. The 10-week program pairs adoptable canines with prisoners to be trained in basic skills such as sit, stand, heel and leash walk. The training commences with a Canine Good Citizen certification from the American Kennel Club.
"It's a wonderful program that is mutually beneficial," said Samantha Graves, program director for the Unconditional Love Project.
Dogs in the program are typically those that have been overlooked in the shelter. Nicole herself had been overlooked for some time, but through the program people took notice of her obedient behavior, Graves said. Some dogs go even further in their training to become service pets. After receiving a Therapy Dog International certificate, dogs are donated, free of charge, to those in need.
"The benefits are boundless," Graves said. "We like to say it gives the dogs a new leash on life."
Graduating dogs have become therapy dogs in a children's cancer ward in Pensacola, or at the Walton County library to facilitate reading. Some have even moved on to search and rescue units.
Prisoners must exhibit good behavior before entering the program, which gives them something to work toward, Graves said. At the end of the program, they are certified as a trainer, providing them with a skill to use upon release.
�Great for the pet, Great for the prisoners�
Having a well-behaved and house-trained dog is a major benefit for animal lovers who don't have the time to train. This appealed to Jones, who is a Realtor at Sandestin Golf and Beach resort.
"She's a year and a half, so there's still a little puppy left in her," Jones said. "But she hasn't chewed anything, she doesn't jump and I think she's only barked twice since I've brought her home. She's fantastic."
Jones not only works at Sandestin, but is a resident as well. The community is very dog-friendly, she said.
"Nicole loves riding in the golf cart and walking around the village," Jones said. "I walk her twice a day and it's a great way to meet neighbors. It brings back that small-town feeling."
Jones has already acquired a beach permit and looks forward to taking her new friend to the beach.
With dogs in her family as long as she can remember, Jones may be adding another four-legged friend to her home in the future.
"The next time I'm ready to adopt, I'll be looking at ones in this program first," she said. "It's great for the pet, great for the prisoners and great for the owners."
Want to help?
Learn more about the Unconditional Love Project, volunteering opportunities or donate online at www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org. The 3rd Annual Rosemary Beach Unleashed will be held on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. on East Long Green in Rosemary Beach. This free community festival, which benefits Alaqua, is a fun-filled afternoon for 2- and 4-legged friends. Your dog can be a part of a variety of competitions � children�s handling, best trick, dog fashion show, and more. There will also be music, a bake sale, dance performances, and agility demonstrations. Pet adoptions will be held by Alaqua Animal Refuge and Happy Tails will be snapping what they call �Dog Pet-icures.� Support Rosemary Beach Unleashed by entering the 2013 Raffle, which includes a custom-designed dog house by Gallion Construction, 2-night stay and golf package from the Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort, Pearl necklace from Arriaga Originals, 1-hour massage and facial from Cheveu Salon & Spa. Tickets are available at Patchouli�s � Rosemary Beach or online at www.rosemarybeachunleashed.com .

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We have exciting news to share! It's official: The Tattoo Artist Magazine Directory app is here!
We have worked diligently to create an app unlike any other, one that will highlight you, your work and your shop in the public eye, while simultaneously educating clients about quality tattoo work by exposing them to the best tattoos in the world. Working together we can help raise ARTIST awareness in our culture… To get your profile visit tamdirectory.com.
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Hello all,
This isn't a security question but I know some of you could help.
I just loaded RH 7.3 which comes with bash2. I had never tried bash2 as I usually use zsh, but was curious so I created a new user with bash2 as default shell and tried it.
Problem is: In bash2 if i do:
echo $PATH
it shows a different path than what is listed in my .bash_profile; markedly different, ergo I am exasperated when I have to do ./ for every program I run.
I did not set the PATH variable with command: PATH=/whatever but had only been using the .bash_profile to modify that users path.
I've compared my bash_profile in my bash2 user and my bash user and they are the same, --and it works for plain ole bash user.
I have consulted the man pages many times as well as the bash page at gnu.org but have found nothing.
I know this is minor but I can't get it to work and its irksome. I know I could just go back to using bash but I seem to be a masochist when it comes to things like this and I really want to know what's going on.
Any ideas anyone?


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Members of the MIT men's and women's cross country teams swept the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Runner of the Week awards, as announced by the league on Monday. Following solid showing by both nationally-ranked squads at the All-New England championship over the weekend, Daniel Harper (Naperville, Ill.) and Elaine McVay (San Ramon, Calif.), collected the conference's men's and women's honors.
Harper was the third-highest finisher among Division III harriers at the multi-divisional meet, placing 22nd overall with a time of 25:22. As a team, the MIT men came in sixth overall at the championship.
McVay was Tech's top performer in the women's varsity race, taking 21st overall in 18:27 over the five-kilometer course. McVay's time was the fourth fastest of all Division III competitors, as she helped Tech place eighth as a team.
This marks the second occasion this year that the Engineers have swept the conference accolades. Harper and Brooke Johnson (Shoreham, N.Y.) were named the men's and women's Runner of the Week, respectively, during the week of September 19.


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Would it surprise you that the majority of our most-viewed stories for November on our public Web site, catholicnews.com, were on the results of the presidential election? No, I didn't think so.
1. Obama phones pope to thank him for congratulatory message (Nov. 12)
2. Pope sends congratulatory message to Obama (Nov. 5)
3. Bishops cite abortion deregulation fears in postelection statement (Nov. 12)
4. Vatican newspaper: Biblical illiteracy can lead to easy manipulation (Oct. 30)
5. Priest's remarks on Obama voters said not to reflect church teaching (Nov. 14)
6. Obama more forthright about religion than McCain, Knights leader says (Nov. 7)
7. FOCA's effects seen as dire, but chance of it passing considered slim (Nov. 26)
8. Bishop backlog: 'Ad limina' visits no longer occur every five years (Nov. 14)
9. Despite Vatican warning, Father Bourgeois firm on women's ordination (Nov. 13)
10. Bishops' conference opens with nod to historic presidential election (Nov. 10)
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It is hard to get those kind of jobs with a law degree because they know that you are only doing it for a short time. Jobs like starbucks are easier to get because they don't care if you aren't going to stay with them long term.
Looks like the issue is your TTT firm, not law school.


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Lynx, mini humanoid robot with Amazon Alexa
A news anchor set off viewers Alexas to buy a bunch of dollhouses
Published on Jan 13, 2017
A lot of people in San Diego bought unwanted dollhouses thanks to a news anchor setting off their Amazon Alexa devices. So if this can happen, what other mistakes could?? Kim Horcher and John Rocha (Host -The CineFiles, Super Animation Gametime) break it down!
"Shh! you may want to turn down your television set because Alexa the internet-connected home assistant device may be listening.
The Amazon Echo system which does everything from getting your weather report to ordering more laundry detergent can also do some things you don't want it to.*"
Ashwin Ram, conversational AI in Amazon Alexa at The AI Conference 2017
Published on Jun 6, 2017
Dr. Ashwin Ram is Senior Manager of AI Science for Alexa, the intelligent agent that powers Amazon Echo and other devices. He leads R&D initiatives to create advanced technologies for conversational agents, including the university-facing Alexa Prize competition.
Dr. Ram is a distinguished artificial intelligence (AI) researcher and entrepreneur. He managed the Interactive Intelligence research area at PARC, leading a team to invent new behavior change technologies to help people adopt healthier lifestyles. He was a professor in the College of Computing at Georgia Tech and director of the Cognitive Computing Lab. He has co-founded multiple startups, including OpenStudy (acquired by Brainly), an online social learning network, and Enkia (acquired by Sentiment360), which developed AI software for social media applications.
Conversational AI in Amazon Alexa
As we moved from the age of the keyboard, to the age of touch, and now to the age of voice, natural conversation in everyday language continues to be one of the ultimate challenges for AI. I will talk about why Conversational AI is hard, how conversational agents like Amazon Alexa understand and respond to voice interactions, how you can leverage these technologies for your own applications, and the challenges that still remain.
Amazon's Echo devices can act as intercoms
Published on Jun 27, 2017
"Amazon is turning every Echo device into an intercom"Just another way the online retailer and device maker is beating its competition.
If you've got multiple Amazon Echo devices throughout your home, you'll soon be able to use them as a connected intercom. Amazon just launched the feature today across the original Echo, Echo Dot and its new screen-toting Echo Show. We heard last month that the intercom capability was in the works, and it seemed like a given once Amazon brought hands-free calling and messaging across the Echo family. The company is rolling out the feature over the next few days, but be sure to update your Alexa app to access it.
It's a new addition to the Echo's hands-free calling feature.
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I'm Michel Martin and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Later, find out what reality show star Omarosa - excuse me, make that Reverend Omarosa is listening to these days.
But, first, we want to go behind closed doors. That's where we talk about sensitive issues that many people find hard to discuss. Health is one of those issues, but that's one reason we try to talk about some of the unique circumstances that affect the health, particularly of minority women, whether the issue is HIV/AIDS, diabetes or obesity.
Women of color suffer disproportionately from many of the major health problems in this country. So now, we have two guests who have written books that take on minority women's health, specifically.
Eleanor Hinton Hoytt is the president of the Black Women's Health Imperative and coauthor of the book, "Health First: The Black Woman's Wellness Guide."
Also with us once again, Jane Delgado. She is the president and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. She's the author of "The Latina Guide to Health" and a trained psychotherapist.
Thank you both so much for speaking with us.
DR. JANE DELGADO: Thank you for having us.
ELEANOR HINTON HOYTT: It's great to be with you.
MARTIN: So I'm going to ask each of you in turn why you felt there was a need for this specific guide. A lot of people would say, well, you know, health is health. So Jane Delgado, why don't you start?
DELGADO: I guess, for us, the major thing is that there are so many stereotypes that are not true for Hispanics. For Hispanics, you know, women - one of the things I want to tell our women is, look, you may have excess weight, but remember, you have less heart disease than non-Hispanic white women and you live longer. Yes. We have diabetes, but there are things you can do to make your life better and it's not the same as you would for non-Hispanic white women.
MARTIN: Eleanor, you told us that one of your objectives specifically was not to address health disparities, per se, so what is the goal of the book and why not talk about health disparities?
HOYTT: The goal of the book is to give black women hope, hope that we can beat the odds. We are bombarded with what you are not doing right and so what we thought we would do would be to go to the women, go to some of the research and conduct research ourselves so that we could frame the questions in a way that would allow black women to see that they could have hope and that there are opportunities and, in particular, it's never too late and it's never too early to begin a journey toward health.
MARTIN: Eleanor, one of the things that also interested me is some of the things that African-Americans revere and that they appreciate about themselves, particularly about women of the community, are also some of the things that lead to poor health. For example, being prized and being regarded as the caretakers of the family is kind of the foundation of the family. You said that's a double-edged sword. Talk a little bit about that if you would.
HOYTT: That is such a double-edged sword. There are no rewards for being the strong black woman because we have, of all of the diseases and the isms, the depression, the lack of opportunities, the lack of employment, the lack of financial gains and working, the strong black woman puts us in a state of denial and does not allow us to come to grips with being overweight or having diabetes. And so we have to become as much of a self-giver as we are a caregiver.
MARTIN: Jane Delgado, do you find that, in your work, that there are aspects of the kind of Latino experience, particularly in the United States, that it's celebrated, but it's a double-edged sword when it comes to health?
DELGADO: Well, much of it applies to Hispanic women that also applies to African-American and all women, which is the ideas that we as women are caregivers. And while that's a good thing, in this society, we don't value that, so obviously, women - because we do this - we are not valued, as well.
But most important of all is this concept of putting yourself second. We say, OK. It's great that you want to take care of everyone, but you've got to be part of that equation, too.
MARTIN: You've made obesity a focal point of your work, Jane Delgado. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 43 percent of Latinos are overweight or obese compared to - and I know we don't want to spend a lot of time comparing - but just for way of comparison, 33 percent of white women.
And could you talk a little bit about that? Did you find cultural factors that you think are contributing to this or you think some of it's - is it diet? Is it - what?
DELGADO: With the Hispanic data that only came out in 2010 showing that Hispanic women live longer, they're having a hard time explaining all this because, you know, we've always been told, oh, you're fat, you're diabetic, you have this problem, that problem. But there are things to celebrate in every community and that's why I agree completely with what the Black Women's Health Project does. It's to celebrate who you are and how can you take what you are make it even better.
Even the term, obesity, you offend the very people you're trying to get a message out to.
MARTIN: What do you like better?
DELGADO: I like to talk about excess weight. And actually, at the Alliance what we focus on, what we know is a major problem in our community is lack of physical activity and lack of access to affordable fruits and vegetables. You know, low income mothers, they struggle to meet and make healthy diets. They don't wake up and say oh, I want to feed my family the worst food possible. They do what they can with the resources they have.
MARTIN: If you're just joining us, I'm Michel Martin and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. We're talking about minority women's health with two women who have recently written books on the subject.
Jane Delgado is the author of "The Latina Guide to Health." Eleanor Hinton Hoytt is the co-author of "Health First: The Black Woman's Wellness Guide."
And you've both talked a lot about trying to reframe these issues in ways that you feel make more sense for the communities that you're particularly interested. Eleanor, in your book you talk about when you moved to a new neighborhood with your teenage daughter and you noticed there was inadequate street lighting. And you said that that was a health concern for you and your daughter and a lot of people wouldn't see it that way. Tell me why you think that was a health concern and why you told that story.
HOYTT: I told that story because it's important for us to see health holistically. It is not only how you move and when you move and what you eat, whether it is where you live, where you work, the streetlights in your neighborhood, the sidewalks, having sidewalks or not and having streetlights. It is so important, it is a safety issue. The stress that that puts on us not feeling safe and secure as we walk to the grocery store that we may or may not have on a sidewalk that is not sidewalk-able or...
MARTIN: You think that affects the ability or willingness of people to exercise or to walk or to get adequate physical activity?
HOYTT: Absolutely. But it is more than that, that it is not just what we eat and where we walk and how we walk. We did a Harris poll of over 600 black women and most of those women said that they were healthy. We think we are healthier than we are.
MARTIN: How do you talk about that in a way that gets people to think about and prioritize their health but doesn't contribute to what you both kind of talk about as kind of this overwhelming drumbeat that suggests that, you know, minority women are always wrong and that there is something wrong with them that has to be fixed? And I'm just interested in how you talk about that. I'd like to hear that from both of you.
Jane Delgado, do you want to take that on?
DELGADO: Yeah.
MARTIN: Because, you know, with Latino women there's been some interesting conversations around the way, you know, Latino women are depicted as, you, has to be sexy and a spitfire and all this other business and how that, you know, what does that play into in terms of the way people feel they need to present themselves to the world.
So the question is how do you talk about it in a way that gets people to yes, this is something you need to do but doesn't contribute to this attitude of you know what, here's why you're wrong, here's why you're always going to be wrong, and here's why you need to be different?
DELGADO: We talk about nutrition and exercise as part of a 10 point program that includes healthy relationships, avoiding toxic air, taking your medicine, cherishing your spiritual life. All that is part of health. So it's not just one thing. And for Hispanic women, I always think when I look in television there are very few with any images of women who are not thin and sexy. They all have to be voluptuous, sexy and, you know, cha-cha-cha. But, in fact, that's not who we are.
DELGADO: And I would like, you know, when we see some more women who are a little more rounded, it'll be some progress. But it's going to be a long time because of the stereotype.
MARTIN: Eleanor, what about you?
HOYTT: I would like to shift the conversation. And we are beginning to have these conversations about wellness. And it's like the...
MARTIN: Wellness.
HOYTT: Wellness.
MARTIN: Wellness, not weight. OK.
HOYTT: Not weight. We must look at the total, the whole woman. How have I forgiven myself for having all of these curves? In my case, not having all of those curves when I was growing up. Have I forgiven my father or mother or sister or my best friend? We're asking black women to redefine what health means and not use white women as the gold standard.
MARTIN: Before we let each of you go I wanted to ask about an issue that's been in the news a lot lately - the whole question of reproductive health and reproductive rights. Women have a very broad range of attitudes around these issues just, you know, as men do. But there are those who are saying now that women's voices really aren't being heard in the political conversation right now. I wanted to know if you share that view, and if you think that is true what message do you think should be heard around questions of reproductive health?
DELGADO: I think that women's voices need to be heard because throughout health we don't hear women's voices. That's why it's only now we are documenting that heart disease is different for women. We have a long way to go.
MARTIN: Eleanor, what about you?
HOYTT: What we're finding is that black women's health does not matter where it should: at the policy table, in the board room, in the community, and in many cases in families. And we're trying to change that. We're trying to make black women's health matters. But what we do know is that most women spend over 30 years trying to control their reproductive health. Either trying to get pregnant, avoid pregnancy or to parent and or to have a healthy pregnancy. And that's why it's part of the eight essential health benefits services, part of the Affordable Care Act.
We think that it is time for women to stand up and speak out and to the assaults on women's health. It is not all right for white men to define not only who we are but how we relate to our bodies.
MARTIN: Before we let each of you go, moving forward, we've talked a lot about this already, but what do you think is the most important element in building a culture of wellness for women of color? What's the most important thing you'd like people to walk away from this conversation thinking about Jane, I'll go to you first.?
DELGADO: OK. I would say that there's no one thing because it's no one thing that's going to make you healthy. You know, there are people who exercise, exercise, but they don't do anything else. They smoke. So it's many things and that totality is what makes us human.
MARTIN: Eleanor?
HOYTT: I agree completely with Jane. There is no one thing. But what we try to put forth within our organization for almost 30 years is that self-love and self care are key components to a wellness journey. And so we are saying put your health first so that you can love yourself and take care of yourself and be around for others.
MARTIN: Eleanor Hinton Hoytt is the president and CEO of the Black Women's Health Imperative. She's co-author of the book "Health First: The Black Woman's Wellness Guide." Jane Delgado is president and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. She's a trained psychotherapist and she's author of the book "The Latina Guide to Health." They were both kind enough to join us in our Washington, D.C. studios. And, you know what? They both look fabulous.
Thank you both so much for speaking with us.
HOYTT: Thank you for having us.
DELGADO: Thank you.
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Is it time to talk to your daughter about menstruation? Maybe she's heard something about it from her friends at school and has begun asking questions. Or perhaps she is showing the first signs of puberty and you have the feeling that her period is right around the corner. It's important to have this discussion early, before your daughter's first period arrives.
Before you sit down with your daughter, arm yourself with knowledge. You can get information from Nemours Kids Health or The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists websites. If you feel better talking to someone in person, consider making an appointment with your doctor or hers. It is important to have all the facts and anticipate some questions that your daughter may have. If you do not know the answer, it is best to say so, then help her find the information.
Your Daughter's Period
On average, girls have their first period at age 12, but it can begin anytime between the ages of 8-15.
A couple of years before their first period, girls show other signs of puberty, including breast development, pubic hair growth, and growth spurts. So it's important to talk to your daughter about her period early, before she becomes confused about these changes and before her period surprises or embarrasses her. The choice about when to talk to your daughter about her period is entirely up to you, but take into consideration that some girls get their period at an early age.
Talking to Your Daughter
Discussing your daughter's period with her can be uncomfortable, especially in nontraditional families, where the father must take on this daunting task. But if you plan ahead, you'll be surprised at how smoothly the conversation will go.
What is the best way to begin this discussion? First of all, it's important to find a comfortable, private environment. Make sure you have enough time to cover the points you want to cover and answer any questions your daughter might have. If you find sitting down just to have one conversation is difficult and uncomfortable, start having multiple short talks that span over a longer period of time.
You could begin—if you're a woman—by sharing the story of your first period. Tell your daughter when it happened, where you were, and how you felt at the time. An alternative starting point is to ask your daughter what she has already heard about puberty and menstruation.
After you have broken the ice, give your daughter some basic knowledge. Explain why women get periods. Rather than describing the complicated hormonal changes that occur, try to keep it simple. Explain that it is part of the menstrual cycle, which helps a woman's body prepare for pregnancy. It is your daughter's first major milestone in her journey toward womanhood.
Then, you'll want to cover the main points in a clear, understanding manner. Before you sit down for this discussion, make a list of things you want to discuss. That way, you'll be less likely to get sidetracked and miss something important. Below is a list to help you get started:
- Tell your daughter that most girls get their first period around age 12, but that it is not unusual to get it much earlier or much later. However, if your daughter has not started menstruating by the age of 15, consult her physician who can find out if another condition, such as pregnancy, an eating disorder, excessive exercising, or stress, is causing the delay of her period.
- Explain that many women experience premenstrual symptoms, including cramps, headaches, bloating, breast tenderness, and moodiness in the days leading up to their periods. She should know that these discomforts can be managed and will not interfere with normal activity, sports, or exercise.
- Some women experience pain around the mid-point of their menstrual cycle. This occurs during ovulation, when the egg is released from the ovary. The pain is generally short-lived, but can appear suddenly.
- Give your daughter an idea about how heavy and how long she can expect her periods to be. Periods can be light, moderate, or heavy. The duration of a period also varies. They typically last from 3-5 days, but anywhere from 2-7 days is considered normal.
- Inform your daughter that it is normal for periods to be very irregular during the first few years after menstruation begins. This irregularity can last up to 6 years, but is usually much less.
- Show your daughter how to use tampons and pads, and explain the benefits of each. Tell her she should change pads as often as necessary, before they are soaked. Tampons should be changed frequently. Leaving a tampon in too long can lead to a rare, but serious and sometimes deadly infection called toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
- Make sure your daughter understands that once a girl has her period, she can get pregnant. This may mean bringing up complicated topics like sex, sexually transmitted diseases, and contraception for the first time with your daughter. But it is important that she understands the connection between menstruation and pregnancy.
Practical Advice
Your daughter will appreciate some practical advice that will help her first few periods come and go more smoothly. Here are some tips you can give your daughter that will help her feel more prepared and avoid potential embarrassment:
- Keep a tampon or pad tucked away in your purse or backpack at all times.
- If you have an accident, don't panic. Cold water gets out most bloodstains. In the meantime, tying a jacket or sweater around your waist will hide the stain.
- Learn to track your menstrual cycle with a calendar so you will know when to expect it.
- Take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, or pain reliever such as acetaminophen, to manage premenstrual cramps and headaches.
Tell your daughter to alert you if she experiences any of the following:
- Bleeding for more than 7 days
- Bleeding excessively
- Bleeds between periods (more than just a few drops)
- Going 3 months without a period or thinks she may be pregnant
- Severe pain during her period
To prevent TSS, avoid using highly absorbant tampons. To reduce the risk of getting TSS, change tampons frequently and do not use them on a regular basis. If your daughter feels sick after using a tampon, has a fever, headache, or is vomiting, get her to an emergency room right away. TSS develops quickly and can be fatal.
Irregular menstrual cycles are normal during the first few years after your daughter begins menstruating. But these symptoms can also be warning signs of other conditions, so it's a good idea to consult your daughter's doctor if she experiences any of the above.
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To tackle the problem of discovering and publishing such a diverse array of biomedical resources, eagle-i implemented a unique architectural element – an ontology driven architecture. eagle-i employs a common centralized ontology in order to describe each resource type. Thus, the ontology serves as the single source of truth about all resource types, their properties and semantics. This allows RTRN eagle-i to incorporate new resource types simply by modeling them in the ontology.
To address sustainability and scalability, data entry is managed by the Data Tools component via web forms, ETL (Extract Transform and Load data import) processes and APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). All data management forms and data feed processes are dynamically configured by the ontology. The Data Tools process and transform the data to RDF (Resource Description Framework) format and then load it into the Repository.
The Repository is a triple store (a data store designed to hold RDF data) that facilitates ontology driven services to ensure data quality, data integrity, access controls, provenance, semantic reasoning and migration/transformation of data to a variety of formats. The Network utilizes a flexible protocol that supports federated queries and can be scaled to national levels.
The Search Application offers semantically rich search and browse functionality. The Search Application's user interface and major functions (e.g. search results faceting, filtering and browsing) are also dynamically configured by the ontology. eagle-i not only enables discovery of resources via its own search application but it also publishes resource information on the Internet for Google and other open-i Technical Proposal search engines to find.
Use of Semantic Web standards (RDF and the OWL ontology language) and the ontology centric architecture makes eagle-i a truly unique and capable platform for ingesting, curating, storing, publishing and discovering research resource data. The RTRN eagle-i enables managers of resources to list information about their resources online in a searchable format; eagle-i facilitates conversations between researchers and resource managers regarding sharing of resources. Not only can eagle-i save valuable time and expense in the research process through sharing, but it can also be the starting point for future collaborations.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Four unanswered goals in the second quarter broke open a deadlock and powered nationally-ranked No. 20 Springfield College to a 12-4 win over MIT in a Pilgrim Lacrosse League game on Saturday afternoon. Freshman Dylan Sheehan (Massapequa, N.Y.) registered a game-high four goals for the Pride while senior Ernie Park (Plainsboro, N.J.) set up three goals for the Engineers.
Sheehan opened the scoring less than four minutes into the game but Park found junior Sean Burke (Centennial, Colo.) for the equalizer. Sophomore Ryan Murphy (Mansfield, Mass.) redirected a feed from classmate Devin Abad (East Longmeadow, Mass.) to put Springfield back in front; however, junior Gabe Blanchet (Hadley, Mass.) knotted the score at two late in the frame.
Freshman Kevin Sainte (Belmont, Mass.) bookended the second-quarter spurt as efforts by senior Mike Delia (Wading River, N.Y.) and Murphy gave Springfield a 6-2 advantage at the intermission.
The Pride extended its run into the third quarter courtesy of a Sheehan strike but moments later Burke connected on a Park pass that ended MIT's scoring drought and brought it within four (7-3) at the 9:04 mark. Springfield increased its cushion on sophomore Kevin Freeman's (Middletown, N.Y.) marker which was countered by sophomore Ben Hessels (Laytonsville, Md.). Sheehan completed the hat-trick for the visitors with 1:03 left in the period, raising the score to 9-4.
Springfield tacked on three unanswered goals in the final frame to wrap up the scoring. Senior Shane Ferguson (Mamaroneck, N.Y.) converted a feed from Delia while Sheehan recorded a man-up tally. Murphy provided the last marker with 6:10 on the clock.
Junior Mike Gibson (Natick, Mass.) went 11-of-18 in faceoffs for the Engineers while tallying five groundballs and two caused turnovers. Sophomore Tim Wilczynski (Old Lyme, Conn.) also collected five groundballs as classmate Elliot Sykora (Wilmette, Ill.) chipped in four of his own. In net, junior Christopher Rullan (Wexford, Pa.) amassed 15 saves.
Murphy finished the day with three goals and an assist as Delia recorded one goal and two assists. Sophomore Ryon Lynch (Frederick, Md.) earned a pair of assists while Jon Santer led the Pride with four groundballs. Senior Tim Cimini (West Hartford, Conn.) notched two caused turnovers as sophomore Robert Maher (Katonah, N.Y.) gathered 10 saves.
Both squads host non-conference opponents when they return to action next week. MIT (3-5, 0-1 Pilgrim) will take on Salem State University on Wednesday, April 11 while Springfield (6-3, 2-0 Pilgrim) will square off with Amherst College on Tuesday, April 10.


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There is something about water, the ocean in particular, that draws people. We want to explore it, watch it, live near it. With Memorial Day past, and summer unofficially here, now is a great time to plan/fantasize about that vacation home on the beach.
You might want to start with Mary Emmerling's Beach Cottages. Filled with gorgeous photos, the houses featured range from formal to casual, historic to modern with a wide variety of decorating styles. The common denominator throughout though is water – crystal, sparkling blue water. It's not hard to imagine the gritty feel of sand underfoot, the salty tang of the ocean in the air, the call of gulls overhead.
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You will have to check the blog twice a month to participate in this group.
Together, the group will chose books to read that are also movies. It is possible that if a book is chosen to read and the movie is coming out we will try to meet at the theater to see it together. Most of the time, we will watch the movies on our own before we gather online to discuss the things we liked and didn't like about the two. Each book will be a 6-week session.
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How To Make Marvelous Meatloaf
Meatloaf is like blue jeans. You'll always have your favorite pair and while some are able to be dressed up for a night out, others are the most well worn, comfortable thing on the planet and the perfect comfort after a long day's work. This recipe is a household staple that is great the first night and perfect for sandwiches the next day!
What You Need
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup dried onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
7 pieces of bacon
plastic storage container
parchment paper
cookie sheet
1. Blend Spices: Many meatloaves start out with an onion soup mix for the base (ask your Grandma). We like to start with the seasonings and toss them into our spice grinder and give them a whirl. You can add them as is if you don't have one, but this eliminates any strong flavors and creates a uniform texture and taste throughout the loaf (loaf is such an ugly word isn't it?).
2. Combine: Combine meat, breadcrumbs, egg and spices in a bowl until mixture is smooth and consistent. It should all blend together to make something that almost looks like Pate.
3. Line Container: Line your plastic storage container (or whatever you have that's of the same size) with bacon, barely overlapping each piece.
4. Fill: Place half the meat mixture into the bacon container and press down firmly. This part is important, so make sure there's no air in the container. Dump out onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. One quick flip and it should pop right out! You can add bacon to the ends once it's been turned out if you so desire.
5. Bake: Bake in a 350F degree oven for 30 minutes. Increase temperature to 450F for an additional 15-20 minutes. The smaller size loaves will cook quickly, you're watching for your bacon to be crisp and the internal temperature 170F and remove from oven. If there appears to be too much grease on your cookie sheet during baking (a good amount will come out and that's ok, but if it's more like an ocean instead of a lake…) remove from oven, pour off as best you can and return to oven. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before consuming.
Additional Notes
After you've packed the meat inside the plastic storage container lined with bacon, individual meatloaves can be frozen by simply adding a lid. Let them thaw in the refrigerator the night before and pop them in the oven when you return home from work! No mess, no fuss and it's the ultimate in comfort!
We topped ours with a quick mixture of ketchup, brown sugar, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, a splash of white vinegar and mustard powder. Just a dash of this and a dash of that, brush on your finished loaves and devour!
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