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Tayrona National Park
Earth : South America : Colombia : Costa Norte (Colombia) : Magdalena Department : Tayrona National Park
The popular Tayrona Park lies at the Caribbean coast near Santa Marta in Colombia. It has some of South America's loveliest coastline. This little, delightful spot is located about 30 minutes from the city of Rodadero, with beautiful beaches, hammocks to rent for the night, food, water and surf (be careful, though; there is a strong riptide - experienced surfers only!). Additionally, you can get a guide to take you to a native village in the nearby mountains.
The concession of the Tayrona National Park was created in 1864 and it is located on the Caribbean Coast in the north of Colombia, only 34 km from the city of Santa Marta. it has not only an immense natural importance in this region, but it is also a cultural treasure. A long time ago, small groups of hunters and gatherers inhabited the park, and towards the VI and the VII century, both the coast and the mountain of the park were habited by the famous Tayrona tribe. You can admire their culture nowadays, because the Koguis, their direct descendants, as well as three other indigenous groups, still live in these areas and they maintain many of their traditions.
Flora and fauna
The park offers a big variety of Flora and Fauna because it includes two ecosystems between the mountain and the sea. It boasts fascinating wildlife including black howler and titi monkeys, red woodpeckers, iguanas, jaguars (which are rarely seen as they hunt at night), a variety of lizards, tropical marine life, and more than 400 species of birds, such as eagles, condors and the odd pet parrots kept at the restaurant at Arrecifes.
The vegetation is characterized by the ecological influence and the rain depending on the sector, from tropical dry forest to coral reefs.
The temperature varies betwen 25°C and 30°C, depending on the location and elevation. There are two rainy seasons from may to june and from september to november. The climate is temperate and hot.
Main Places
Cañaveral is the only place which can be reached by car. Camping is possible. Nearby Aviatur offers pricey Ecocabanas with view of the Sea, the so called ecohabs[1] for C$550,000 - C$646,000.
Arrecifes has 3 places which offer accommodations: At the pricey end Aviatur has Ecocabanas for C$300,000 but also allows camping. El Paraiso offers cabanas for C$100,000 and hammocks for C$12,000. Camping is also possible. A short walk further brings you to a place with reggae music that offers hammocks and camping. All three places offer food and sanitary services.
La Piscina is mostly a place to swim and hang out. It has a beautiful accommodation where you can enjoy your stay in Tayrona National Park [2]
El Cabo is a campground and restaurant facing a pair of spectacular beaches separated by a rocky outcrop. You can either stay in hammocks (between C$15,000 and C$20,000) or in 2 person tents (which can be rented there for a total of C$50,000). There is also a two story wooden bungalow on the rocky point. This features two simple rooms with double beds on the top floor, and a bottom floor with premium hammock space for rent. All reservations must be made on site. Common toilets and showers are available.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at the restaurant, which is surprisingly good and affordable.
Get in
From Santa Marta take the bus from the corner of Calle 11 with Carrera 11. It leaves about every half hour and costs C$5,000. Ask the bus driver to drop you off at the park entrance, it is about one hour and can't be missed. From the park entrance it is another 4 kilometres to Cañaveral. You can either walk, take a van for C$2,000 or try to hitch a ride. From the entrace to Arecifes is all in all a walk of about 1.5 hours, but you can see monkeys and other wildlife along the way if you walk.
A taxi from Santa Marta might be an alternative for groups of 3 or 4 persons.
With a large number of people it might work out cheaper to rent a boat from Santa Marta or Taganga. You get dropped off at one of the park's beaches and this way you avoid the entrance fee.
There are a few camping areas in front of the park entrance that charge approximately C$3,000 per tent. This is an alternative in case you cannot get into the park the same day of your arrival.
GPT [3] offers now low emission rides from Santa Marta to the Tayrona Park and other destinations in this area.
The entrance fee is 35,000 COP for foreigners, 13,000 COP for Colombian citizens and 7,000 COP for students (you must bring student ID AND copy of passport to prove you are 25 or under) and children from the age of 5 to 12. Bags and personal belongings are checked at the park entrances.
Take lots of food and water with you, it's incredibly expensive inside the park compared to Colombian standards. For example a can of coke costs 3,000 COP, a beer 3,000 COP and a 5 liter bottle is 7,000 COP, although prices do vary from site to site (Cabo is a bit cheaper, Arecifes a bit more expensive since many more people stay there).
Get around
A jeep / vehicle can be caught from El Zaino entrance which will take you to the start of the walk / hiking trail. Mules / Donkeys can be hired to transport you and your lugagge to Arrecifes, but are mostly used for transporting groceries (fruit, food, drink and water) to the local restaurants in the park. The walk / hike to Arrecifes is about 45mins - 1 hour, depending on how much you stop to observe the local fauna and flora. It is recommended that hiking boots / trainers are worn for the duration of this walk, as it can get really muddy and slippery during the rainy season.
The walk / hike from Arrecifes to La Piscina is about 15 - 20 mins, the majority of the walk is along the beach and sea edge with some palm forested areas. The walk / hike from La Piscina to El Cabo is another 5 - 10 mins, but well worth it once you arrive.
A 3-5 hour uphill walk from El Cabo is El Pueblito. An archaeological site similar to Ciudad Perdida only much smaller in size. (11°19'0.92"N, 73°58'43.38"W)
From Arrecifes (11°18'51.23"N, 73°56'58.24"W), there is a 15 minute walk to the lagoon known as La Piscina (11°19'26.82"N, 73°57'33.01"W). A reef in front of the coast forms a natural swimming pool. It is safe to swim here.
Snorkeling at El Cabo is also a great pastime, provided the visibility is good. A variety of marine life including tropical fish can be seen nearer the rocks and on the reef further out into the ocean. It is recommended to bring one's own snorkeling gear.
Around El Cabo there are a number of gorgeous beaches within easy walking distance. Hanging out and being a beach bum for the day is advisable. There are also many trails to hike around Cabo, including up to the ruins of El Pueblito (an ~2-3 hour hike, lots of uphill).
Food in Tayrona is much more expensive than other places in Colombia. An average meal in the park can run between $10-25. A seafood centric menu, the costs of transporting ingredients to the park and marking up for tourists means eating on the beach ain't cheap.
Travelers can get food from the different native or local restaurants present in Arrecife, El Cabo and La Piscina. There is a variety of sea food, such as the tropical fish plate with rice and salad. Seafood dishes are also usually served with pataconés (fried plantain). Similar to bananas, plantains are usually firmer and not as sweet, with a neutral flavour like a potato. They are usually cut, fried and smashed into small pancake shapes, when they are fried again and served with food or as a snack on their own.
The local restaurants have a varied menu which includes breakfasts (with scrambled egg as the basis) seafood, meat (particularly steak and chicken), chips (papas fritas) and pastas. It is advisable to get in early, to avoid the disappoinment of being told the restaurant is out of the meal you requested. Meals are ordered and paid for before receipt.
The restaurant at Arrecifes sells delicious freshly squeezed juices. Try a fruit juice mix of 'lulo' (a fleshy yellow fruit indigenous to the Carribbean coast)and banana or maracuya (a local brand of grenadilla or passion fruit). Jenna On the hike from the entrance to Arreifes, there is a campsite just before you reach Arrecifes. Here they do fantastic bread with chocolate or dulce de leche (caramel) baked in and it only costs 2,000 COP
At Cañaveral there are the famous Ecohabs [4], luxury accommodation in small or big Huts from C$440,000/night/double occupation including taxes and breakfast.
From Cañaveral it's a 45 minute walk to Arrecifes. There are some restaurants and places to sleep here: the Aviatur place and several independently run campings. Of these, the cheapest are Camping Bermudez (15000-20000COP if you don't bring your tent, 5000-7000 if you do, 10000-15000 for hammocks with mosquito net) and Don Pedro (12000COP if you don't bring your tent, 8000 if you do).
From Cañaveral you can also go in the opposite direction, and instead of the ecohabs you will arrive to the beach of CastilletesCabana Tayrona, which is a beach without any crowds and you get a nice ensuite room for 60'000 per person.
A hammock costs C$6,000 per night and a cabaña for 2 costs C$100,000 (Finca Paraiso) or C$300,000 (Aviatur).
At the Aviatur camp site, price is C$11,000 p.P. (small kids free), renting a tent incl. 2 mats is C$15,000.
Another 30 minute walk is El Cabo. One of the most popular spots to stay the night. There are hammocks for rent (C$20.000 - C$22000, depending on whether its tourist season) and a camping area. There is also a restaurant, serving expensive but safe and tasty food. There is only electricity few hours a day and the bathrooms are basic. At night it might get busy which takes away the place charm, but at daytime you find most beaches almost deserted.
Las Pleyades[5] offers also accommodation options outside the Tayrona National park at lower prices, but not more than 10 minutes by bus or car from the main entrance of Cañaveral or Pueblito in Calabazo.
One of the tourist's favourite cabanas next to the Tayrona Park is Finca Barlovento[6], with an amazing setting between the river and the Sea.
At La Piscina, there is a great guest house [7] that over looks the ocean and is perfect for large groups such as family reunions or yoga retreats or can be rented out by the room per night.
Stay safe
It is prohibited to swim in the sea near Arrecifes due to the danger of strong riptides.
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Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has questioned the relevance of commonwealth health and education departments.
The states and territories are furious at federal Treasurer Joe Hockey for cutting $80 billion from the portfolios for the next decade - with Mr Newman suggesting the states get access to commonwealth revenue for schools and hospitals.
Health and education funding will move to a less-generous model in 2017 and 2018, based on inflation and population growth.
With all premiers and chief ministers meeting in Sydney on Sunday, Mr Newman queried the relevance of the federal health and education departments and their 9000 staff.
"What are they doing?" Mr Newman told reporters in Brisbane.
"Especially if the prime minister is saying the states are the ones that run health and education."
The premier said Canberra didn't need to administer local health boards.
"Let's define who does what, then exit those areas that have overlap," he said.
Mr Newman also criticised short-term federal-state partnerships, but declined to say whether he wanted direct access to income tax revenue.
"The states need to be assured that one way or another they have direct access to revenue streams that will fund hospitals and schools in the way we need to see funded," he said.
"We need to secure long-term funding streams that actually grow in line with the way costs grow."
Earlier, Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls said the federal budget cuts could affect Queensland's hospitals and schools.
"You would have to wait longer to get treatment at a hospital because we wouldn't be able to have as many doctors or nurses on hand to be able to treat people," he told Fairfax Radio.
"In terms of classrooms, it might mean not as many teachers being able to be employed to teach the kids that are coming through school."
Mr Nicholls said raising the GST was a matter for the federal government, and didn't think it was appropriate for Queensland to lead any campaign for change.
Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk said it was a bit rich for Mr Newman to criticise Prime Minister Tony Abbott's budget cuts.
"Now all of a sudden you've got him crying wolf at Tony Abbott - for goodness sake, Tony Abbott used Campbell Newman's budget cuts as his own blueprint," she told reporters.

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Continuing on his week-long tour of the United States, Prince Harry met victims and first responders of Hurricane Sandy at New Jersey's towns of Mantoloking and Seaside Heights today.
Upon arrival, Prince Harry was greeted by Mantoloking Mayor George Nebel and a crowd of well-wishers. He saw Mantoloking's damaged homes; all 521 of them were affected hurricane Sandy, considered to be the deadliest and most destructive of the 2012 hurricane season.
Escorted by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, the 28-year-old prince received a hat from a local police officer and his very own fleece from Gov. Christie. The Governor, who tweeted about the royal souvenir as the picture below shows, is known for commonly wearing a fleece jacket embroidered with his name and office.
Afterwards, Prince Harry's motorcade traveled to nearby Seaside Heights, another hurricane-ravaged community and home to MTV's reality TV show, "Jersey Shore," where he saw the community's soon-to-be completed boardwalk. He was seen playing with children at a local amusement park.
Greeting Prince Harry at the Jersey Shore the best way I know how; with his own Royal Fleece: twitter.com/GovChristie/st…
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) May 14, 2013
CNN reports that Gov. Christie is thankful to the prince for putting Sandy back on the news.
From New Jersey, Prince Harry heads to New York in the afternoon (US time) for a GREAT campaign event and a charity baseball lunch hosted by The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.
Prince Harry arrived in the US on May 9 and has since attended events in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Colorado. He will end his tour tomorrow with a polo match in Connecticut to benefit his charity, Sentebale.
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I recently took up quilting.
This might seem like a small thing, but for me it's been a big to-do — a 20-year dream that's finally taking shape. The dream, however, has taken shape much better than my first few quilts.
Halfway done with my first project — a square measuring less than a foot on each side — I ripped out the seams three times before I decided that my final attempt really didn't look all that bad. What happened was that I kept getting comfortable, feeling in the groove, then inevitably would "lead-foot" the pedal and speed off course.
I'm a beginner, and I was going for too much, too soon.
This week, the Church begins a new liturgical year and, of course, the season of Advent. This time of year is pretty much the poster child for "too much, too soon."
Decorations are up; made-for-TV Christmas movies are marathoning on cable; Starbucks' red winter wonderland cups re-entered circulation at the first of November.
With Thanksgiving falling on its latest possible date this year, we have been catapulted even more immediately into the pre-Christmas rush. Stores pledged to unlock their doors even earlier and keep them open even later. Suddenly we're off to the races, making our shopping lists and checking them twice.
Except what if we weren't? What if, this Advent, we made a different kind of checklist?
The In Focus in this week's jam-packed issue (Pages 15-18) is all about slowing down and savoring the waiting and watching delights of the Advent season. Within its pages are activity recommendations from everything from lighting the traditional Advent wreath to doing service work to making an Advent paper chain.
And yes, there's a checklist you and your family can follow — along with a slew of resources — to make sure you're maintaining the proper spirit.
Author Mary DeTurris Poust looks particularly at three challenges commonly associated with Advent: the waiting, the consumeristic climate and the difficulty many have quieting themselves long enough to mentally prepare for what is to come. That is, for the coming of our Lord. As Pope Francis noted in a homily this fall, praying is "opening the door to the Lord," and if there's any time when we want to open our hearts to Jesus through prayer, it's in anticipation of his incarnation.
One simple, but thoughtful way to do this, could be to prayerfully reflect on the readings for Mass each Sunday (so easy now with smartphones!). This time of quiet reflection might help the Word take on greater depth and stay with us longer than just during an hour a week.
However you choose to do it, please join me in slowing the clock this Advent. Rather than giving in to "too much, too soon," let's wait, put our shopping lists aside and prepare our minds and hearts properly for the birth of our Savior.
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Sussex Central High School senior Rosemond Deorleans, who parents emigrated from Haiti, will attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's School of Engineering in Cambridge, Mass. this fall.
Rosemond Deorleans' parents have always inspired him to dream big.
Now, the 17-year-old son of Haitian immigrants stands poised to fulfill the American Dream by attending one of the most prestigious universities in the country later this year.
In December, the Sussex Central High School senior learned he had been accepted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's School of Engineering in Cambridge, Mass., which is widely regarded as the top undergraduate engineering program in the county.
While the vast majority of his tuition will be paid through scholarships provided by MIT, Deorleans received an added boost last month when he became the only student in Delaware to earn a $20,000 scholarship from the national Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.
"It's very exciting because I've wanted to be a civil engineer ever since I was in the ninth grade and had to write an essay about America's deteriorating infrastructure," the Georgetown resident explained. "I'm of Haitian descent and learning that a lot of the deaths caused by the 2010 earthquake in Haiti were actually caused by structural failure had a big impact on me. I want to do something to keep that from happening here, or anywhere else."
Rosemond's father, Gerold, said his son's acceptance to MIT is exactly the type of opportunity that drove him and his wife to leave Haiti for the United States in 1992.
"When we got engaged, we said we were not going to get married in Haiti," Gerold said in Creole, which was translated by his daughter Nadege, a 2011 Sussex Central grad now studying biology at Delaware State University. "We wanted come to America first, so our children could have a better education because in the United States if you have potential, it is possible to get an education and go beyond where you started."
A high school math teacher in Haiti, Gerold has spent the last 11 years working as a taxi driver in Philadelphia, while his wife, Rosette, works long hours hunched over a line at Perdue Farms.
"It was hard for us to find jobs while waiting the 10 years that are required to become permanent citizens, but we don't think about ourselves," Gerold said. "We're not making sacrifices for us, but for our child, and any sacrifice we can make so they can get a better opportunity is worth it."
While his parents provided the inspiration, Rosemond said his achievements did not come without a fair share of hard work, which has included enrollment in Upward Bound, a federally-funded program administered by Delaware Technical & Community College that provides tutoring, academic advisement, cultural enrichment and work-study opportunities to low-income, first-generation college bound students.
Rosemond has participated in Upward Bound every other Saturday during the past four school years, as well as six weeks each summer.
"I can't say enough about him," said Cheryl Miller, the program manager of Upward Bound. "He truly is a remarkable young man – honest, respectful and a true leader. The other students go to him for assistance and he's so humble and thoughtful. I know his father is very proud of him."
A captain of the Golden Knight's cross-country team who also helps mentor freshman students, Rosemond he would share his parents' advice with younger schoolmates looking to follow in his footsteps.
"Don't be afraid to dream big," he said. "A lot of people will say you can't do it, but I know you can, if you just focus on your school work and don't settle."
IRHS senior earns $5k Horatio Alger Scholarship
Fenwick Island resident Austin Roadarmel recently became the only Indian River School District student to earn a Horatio Alger State Scholarship.
The Indian River High School senior said he hopes to use the $5,000 scholarship to attend Boston College.
"I've applied to 10 other schools, but that's my first choice," he said. "I'd like to study biology and right now I'm leaning toward trying to become a physician."
The national and state-level Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs provide financial assistance to students who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity, and who aspire to pursue higher education. Fifteen students in Delaware were awarded the state-level scholarship this year, including five in Sussex County.
Roadarmel, whose mother is a hair dresser and whose father has been unemployed for two years, said his application for the scholarship included an essay about the importance of not allowing himself to be affected by what others might perceive as a disadvantage.
"I don't want coming from a low-income family to be something I'm ashamed of," he said. "What's important in life is how you deal with it."
Indian River Principal Mark Steele said Roadarmel, a member of the Indian River swim team, all-state choir and founder of the school's debate team, is one of the high school's most outstanding students.
"His work ethic and character has enabled him to establish a reputation as being a student who will be a successful leader in our community, before and after he completes his college education," he said.


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Jennifer Aniston: Aveeno Skin Care's Newest Face!
Jennifer Aniston has just been named the newest face of Aveeno skin care products, according to E News!
"We can confirm that Jennifer Aniston will be partnering with Aveeno for skincare," a rep for the 43-year-old actress said in a statement. "You can expect to see the results of this collaboration later this year."
This past October, Jennifer also signed a deal with hair care brand Living Proof to be the company's new spokeswoman and an equity partner!
Along with Living Proof and now Aveeno, Jen has promoted for SmartWater and L'Oreal hair care.
ARE YOU EXCITED to see Jennifer Aniston as the face of Aveeno?


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- Farm Lobby Must Step Aside, Because Bay Can't Wait Any Longer – This column by WashPost's Robert McCartney argues it's time for the national farm lobby to stop fighting two proposed bills before Congress that would give federal and state governments genuine authority for the first time over all kinds of polluters — including farmers — in the six-state Chesapeake watershed. The goal would be to cut pollutants—the single largest source of which is farm runoff—by 2025 to levels low enough to restore the Chesapeake Bay's health.
- U.S. Water System Needs Better Enforcement, Smart Investment to Ensure Quality – Municipal water systems in the U.S. are a huge success story, providing clean, drinkable water at a tiny cost. In an article in the Washington Post, writer Peter Gleick, however, argues there is plenty of evidence that tap water in some places isn't as safe as it could and should be. Investments in maintaining and improving water systems, their pipes and treatment plants are falling behind the need. Regulatory agencies have fallen far behind technology.
- Clean Energy Rewards Program Closes — Montgomery County's Clean Energy Rewards Program, which paid homeowners and business owners incentives to buy electricity from clean, renewable sources, closed down June 15 due to county budget cuts. According to the program's website, "Since its inception in 2007, the Clean Energy Rewards program has encouraged over 6,000 residents and 300 businesses to make the switch from electricity generated by fossil-fuel fired power plants to clean energy sources like wind and solar. Together, program participants have avoided over 120,000 tons of carbon dioxide by switching to clean energy!"
- Interview With Seth Goldman of Honest Tea: Our friends over at KissMyCountry.com recently posted this interview with Bethesda Green co-founder Seth Goldman, who is also TeaEO of Honest Tea. He discusses his success, his heroes, and how Bethesda Green got started.
Upcoming Green Events:
- June 21, 8-10 p.m. ET – Gulf Coast Relief Telethon on CNN's Larry King Live. Donate or help spread the word online.
- June 23, 6:30 p.m. — Biking, Walking, Public Transport: Smart Mobility for the 21st Century — A discussion at the Goethe-Institut Washington, part of their Green Living series. Get more details and RSVP.
- June 24, 4:00-5:30 p.m. — Bethesda Green 101 — This monthly session for newcomers, young and old, provides an introduction to Bethesda Green and ways to get involved as a volunteer or intern.
- June 30, 6:00-9:00 p.m. — Green Night at the Big Train Baseball Game — Join Bethesda Green and supporters for a fun summer night at the Bethesda Big Train baseball game at Shirley Povich field in Cabin John Regional Park. Other "green" folks participating include the Big Green Bus from Dartmouth College; Honest Tea; the Maryland Greenhawks basketball team and star player Byron Mouton; and Jeff Green, a former Georgetown University basketball star now with the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA.
- June 30, 6:00-11:00 p.m. — "Local Warming" Film Premiere, Wine Tasting and Solutions Fair. Join writer and director Tom Reilly for the DC premiere of 'Local Warming,' a humorous and realistic look at reversing one's impact on global warming. $10 ticket includes one glass of wine. Proceeds benefit green solutions organizations. At the Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.


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Discussion in 'The Bar' started by Doctor Ivan, Jan 23, 2013.
Just askin'.
steal their song and claim it as your own
Sounds kind of like a Mini-Van, 2 in the front, and 5 in the rear. :
I think it involves a groupie and a fish.
Led Zep = YUCK!
You slap a girls puss with a violin bow
That don't make no sense
Go into any music store, pick up a guitar and play the opening notes to "Stairway to Heaven" They will love you and treat you like one of their own.
I believe it involves a mudshark
You give 'em what they need WAAAY DOWN INSIIIIIIIIDE.
Your dog probably trembles in fear when it hears "black dog" or "whole lotta love"


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Prostitutes Have Just Moved From Craigslist To Facebook
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Anyway, as expected, it appears that the activity hasn't gone away, it's just moved elsewhere. News.com highlights how it appears that Facebook has become the site of choice for prostitutes, picking up on a small bit of some new research on prostitution by Sudhir Venkatesh. The report suggested that Facebook had already been growing as a tool for prostitutes, but the exodus from Craigslist may have just sped that whole process up a bit.


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|Jeffrey Smith, Chief Financial Officer
Office of Chief Financial Officer and Administrative Services
|Aletha L. Brown
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|Review of October 31, 2006 Shelter-In-Place Drill
(OIG Report No. 2007-03-AMR)
The Federal Management Regulations mandate that every federal facility shall create 1) an Occupant Emergency Plan that provides procedures to protect life and property in emergency situations, and 2) an occupant emergency organization to perform tasks outlined in the Occupant Emergency Plan. Shelter-In-Place (SIP) is an event in which building occupants do not evacuate the facility but are moved to areas that provide maximum protection from an external threat.
EEOC holds Shelter-In-Place emergency drills at Headquarters. Six SIP drills have been held—two drills were held in 2003 and 2004, one drill was held in 2005 and 2006. We decided to review the most recent SIP drill, held on October 31, 2006, for two reasons:
The primary purpose of review was to determine to what degree EEOC met its objectives for the October 31, 2006 drill. In addition, we sought to determine if issues of concern occurred during the drill. From December 2006 through March 2007, OIG obtained and analyzed written documents and interviewed Agency staff, including those managing the SIP program in the Office of Chief Financial Officer and Administrative services, and Floor Captains/Area Monitors. On March 7, OIG and OCFOAS staff met and conducted a close out conference to discuss OIG's preliminary observations and related issues.
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Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days
Ho Chi Minh City: City tour including entry to the War Remnants Museum & Cu Chi Tunnels.
Mekong Delta: Take an excursion to Mekong Delta, with a boat trip on the Mekong River to visit Cat Be floating market.
Da nang – Hoi An: See ancient sculpture in the Cham Museum, and tour Buddhist cave temples in the Marble Mountains. A walking tour through the UNESCO listed Old Quarter; Countryside bike ride, visit an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, and a Chinese assembly hall.
Hue: See stunning scenery en-route to Hue; Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas; Visit the Imperial Citadel. Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang.
Hanoi: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; water puppets performance; visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, and Temple of Literature; take a "cyclo" ride through the Old Quarter
Ha long Bay: Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk boat, discover caves & fishing villages, explore the lagoon.
Detail Itinerary
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 1: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
You arrive Tan Son Nhat (Saigon) International Airport. Transfer from Airport to Ho Chi Minh City at any time then transfer to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for check in. Free for leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels. (B, L)
This morning enjoy a city tour that includes the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. It was towards this modern building that Communist tanks rolled on the morning of April 30, 1975, as Saigon fell. This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many. The tour also includes the Old Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Jade Emperor Pagoda, Chinatown and Binh Tay Market – the central market for the city and one of the liveliest areas. Next we visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, the incredible network of tunnels that once stretched for 210 miles. This underground complex was built by guerilla fighters beginning in 1940 and construction continued throughout the Vietnam War. We return to our hotel where the evening is free.
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 3: Discover Mekong Delta/River. (B, L)
Today takes you to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province. Situated on the Mekong River, 75 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the city is surrounded by orchards and rice fields, which produce grain for the entire country. Visit one or two of the islands that produce traditional handcrafts, coconut candy and bee farms. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest one in the delta on your boat trip on the Mekong River. Check in hotel & overnight in Can Tho City
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 4: Visit floating Markets & Village (B, L)
Wake up in early morning to take the boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market – one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space to sell their goods and to experience the Mekong rural lifestyle. After sampling local fruits, our guide will escort the guests back to the hotel through myriad canals. Lunch at local restaurant before return to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive Ho Chi Minh City at 4:00pm. Free for leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 5: Fly to Hue/Tour the Old Imperial City. (B, L)
Today you leave Ho Chi Minh City fly to Hue in the morning, Vietnam's political capital from 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Traditionally, the city has been one of Vietnam's cultural, religious and educational centers. Visit the Imperial City, which is located in the Citadel. Modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Imperial City was built in the early 19th century. Explore the Thai Hoa Palace, with its spacious hall and ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns. See the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns and the site where the Forbidden Purple City once stood. Overnight in Hue City.
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 6: Thien Mu Pagoda/Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang. (B, L)
Just outside Hue, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda on the bank of the Perfume River, which was a hotbed of anti-government protest during the early 1960s. Next, visit the complex of the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, built in 1840, which is known for its magnificent architecture and elaborate decorations and is considered one of Hue's most beautiful pagodas. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Tu Duc Tomb, which was built for meditation, reading and theater performances in a tranquil setting of forested hills and lakes. Your final stop is at Khai Dinh, the last monument of the Nguyen dynasty. It has a remarkably long staircase flanked by dragons, ceiling murals and ceramic frescoes. Return to your hotel on the riverbank where your Art Deco inspired rooms are reminiscent of the 1920s and 1950s. Overnight in Hue City.
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 7: To Danang/City Sightseeing – Hoi An. (B, L)
Today, journey south past the Hai Van Pass and Land Co, over a spur of the Truong Son Mountain Range that juts into the South East Sea, with spectacular views along the way. Upon arrival in Danang, visit the Cham Museum, which features a fine collection of openair sandstone carvings. Stop at My Khe Beach, made famous in the American TV series of the same name. It stretches for many miles north and south of the Marble Mountains. The Marble Mountains surrounding the area are five stone hillocks – once islands made of marble – and each is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe. There are many natural caves in which Buddhist sanctuaries have been built over the centuries. Arrive Hoi An Town, check in hotel & overnight in Hoi An.
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 8: Hoi An Excursion/Thu Bon River Boat Trip. (B, L)
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Hoi An, a major trading center, once known as "Faifo" to the earliest Western traders. It was also an important port for the Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and other merchant vessels from the Far East. Visit a temple with partially gilded statues in the center, a pagoda dedicated to sailors and fishermen and a chapel with origins in the 1700s that reflects the influences of Chinese and Japanese styles. Stop at the Sa Huynh Museum, located near the Japanese Covered Bridge, which contains exhibitions from the earliest period of Hoi An's history. Late this afternoon, take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to Kim Bing Village on Cam Kim Island to see the wood workers and shipbuilding families. Return to your haven on world-famous "Cua Dai Beach," with the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 9: My Son Sanctuary half day Tour & free go shopping (B, L)
Leave hotel at 8:00am. Drive to My Son, a World Heritage, 50 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7 to 13 centuries. Return to Town for lunch. In afternoon, free go shopping in Hoi An Town. Overnight in Hoi An.
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 10: Leave Hoi An for Hanoi (B)
Enjoy the time in Hoi An – heaven of shopping place in Vietnam until noon time. You leave Hoi An transfer to Danang Airport in the afternoon fly to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi airport, pick up & transfer to hotel for check in. Free for leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 11: Hanoi – Sightseeing full day. (B, L)
Having breakfast at hotel then start sightseeing Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city with French-style architecture. You have a full day of sightseeing ahead, including a visit to One Pillar Pagoda, which was built by Ly Thai Tong and the Temple of Literature, founded by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. Stop in the heart of Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake, which contains an islet with a tiny Tortoise Pagoda. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Opera House and St. Joseph Cathedral. Conclude with a visit to Bao Tang Lich, once the museum of l'Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient, which includes artifacts from Vietnam's turbulent history. Water Puppet Show, Cyclo visiting Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 12: Excursion to Halong Bay and Stay overnight on Board. (B, L, D)
Early this morning, we'll drive from Hanoi to one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone "peaks" or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We'll spend a day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we're overnight on the water, we'll be able to explore Ha Long Bay's most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on Boat.
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 13: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi. (B, L)
Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.
After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Rejoin car drive back to Hanoi for overnight. Arrive Hanoi at 3:00pm. Check in hotel & free time to go sightseeing in the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
Vietnam Highlight Tour 14Days: Day 14: Hanoi Conclude/ Departure. (B)
You have the morning free to relax before your return flight home. Finish your unforgettable Vietnam trip by Travelo or you can extend some days in Sapa or Siem Reap (Cambodia)
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As our price is set according to the length of itinerary and the detailed program given, we can make changes in this tour to help you keep your budget.
Below are some possible changes to make your tour fit better in your budget
we can customize this tour with shorter duration
some activities and tours can be in a group and non-private.
We can look into lower budget hotel for you without compromising the quality.
We can change the itinerary that fits your expectation and budget requirement.
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The price shown on tour program includes everything mentioned on the tour but excludes flight (domestic and international). Unlike other tour operators that include these flights in the program, we want to give you the option of customizing these flights based on your request. As flight cost will change from season to season, you will save a lot by looking into the flight after finalizing the tour and we can surely help search the best price flight for you.
All of the portion of the tour are private (unless otherwise stated): airport pick up, guided tour, etc. Price is based on 2 people travelling together so if you are a single person, the price may differ. We place a strong focus on both individualized experience and value for money – so please enjoy your tour booking process with us with peace of mind.
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How our prices work:
The price shown on tour program includes everything mentioned on the tour but excludes flight (domestic and international). Unlike other tour operators that include these flights in the program, we want to give you the option of customizing these flights based on your request. As flight cost will change from season to season, you will save a lot by looking into the flight after finalizing the tour and we can surely help search the best price flight for you.
All of the portion of the tour are private (unless otherwise stated): airport pick up, guided tour, etc. Price is based on 2 people travelling together so if you are a single person, the price may differ. We place a strong focus on both individualized experience and value for money – so please enjoy your tour booking process with us with peace of mind.
Budget higher than $(This Price) in per person?
Vietnam and Indochina has the utmost luxury hotels and other tour facilities to cater to your budget. For a budget higher than the one stated, we can make some of the following modification to your program based on your request.
Flights in Business or First Class flight (compared with Economy flight).
More luxury hotels/cruises or more luxury rooms in the same hotel/cruise. Standards of accommodation.
Longer stay at certain city based on your request.
Extra service or extra meals.
If you want to stay longer…
There are so many ways to extend your time in Vietnam and Indochina. Once you arrive, you won't want to leave!
Make extra trip to Phu Quoc or Con Dao, two of our most beautiful islands. Etc…
Stay longer on your cruise trip to Halong Bay. Etc…
Stay extra days and relax at beachside resort. Etc…
Spend more time visiting northern mountain province.
How our prices work:
The price shown on tour program includes everything mentioned on the tour but excludes flight (domestic and international). Unlike other tour operators that include these flights in the program, we want to give you the option of customizing these flights based on your request. As flight cost will change from season to season, you will save a lot by looking into the flight after finalizing the tour and we can surely help search the best price flight for you.
All of the portion of the tour are private (unless otherwise stated): airport pick up, guided tour, etc. Price is based on 2 people travelling together so if you are a single person, the price may differ. We place a strong focus on both individualized experience and value for money – so please enjoy your tour booking process with us with peace of mind.
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Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
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- 12 nights hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast
- 01 night stay overnight on Board in Halong Bay in twin-share cabin.
- kayaking in Halong Bay
- Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Vietnamese food, Asian Food basic.
- All landed transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at airports on arrival and departure days
- English Speaking Tour guide. Other languages on request
- Boat trips in the Mekong Delta, Hue & Hoi An
- All entrance and sightseeing fees
- Water Puppet Show & Cyclo Tour in Hanoi Old Quarter.
- Approval letter for landing visa to Vietnam: single entry, one month valid
- All taxes & services charge.
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- International airfare and airport tax in Vietnam
- Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
- Visa fees to Vietnam
- Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
- Massage onboard
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping…)
- Tipping/ Gratuities
- Single supplement
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods),
flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.
Note: Hotels are subject to change due to availability. In that case we will choose equivalent accommodation
Meals: if you have any specific food requirements ( vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide, our partners so that they can server you better. If you are a food lover, Travelo Vietnam can be your culinary guide and provide you opportunity to savor tempting local food and world famous – dishes.
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DURHAM, N.C. (May 28, 2013) – East Tennessee State University senior right-handed pitcher Kerry Doane (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) was named one of 30 semifinalists for the Golden Spikes Award, announced USA Baseball on Tuesday.
Doane – who was named Atlantic Sun Pitcher of the Year and Tournament Most Valuable Player – is 13-1 with a 1.99 ERA (31 ER/140.0 IP) in 19 appearances (16 starts) this season. The Buccaneer hurler leads the NCAA in complete games (12) and innings pitched and is also tied for the nation's lead with four shutouts.
"This is yet another great honor for Kerry. He has displayed what it means to be a true competitor and what it means to have the heart of a warrior," said head coach Tony Skole. "What Kerry has accomplished this year is truly amazing and I don't know if I will ever witness another season like the one he has had. What makes his individual accomplishments so special is the fact that he is such a great teammate and such a humble young man."
In his first full season as a pitcher, Doane broke the single-season ETSU record for complete games and innings pitched, while tying the single season program mark for wins and shutouts. Since suffering his lone setback on March 16, Doane has won his last 10 decisions and has a 1.94 ERA (19 ER/88.0 IP) over that stretch. In addition, the right-hander has pitched 134 of the total 146 innings in his starts, while registering five straight complete games from March 23 through April 19, and back-to-back shutouts against Marist (3/1) and Rhode Island (3/10).
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Chinese designer KuanGaa Chen has created something magical, which we somehow missed under our radar. It's a Windows Phone Surface concept, which would be the end result of a Microsoft venture into the mobile space to match its Windows 8 tablets. The video above runs through some of the features of both the hardware and advanced software Chen has managed to pack into the concept.
We've covered numerous concepts before, but this is something else. Probably the more interesting feature is the accent change within Windows Phone reflecting the colour emitted from the sides of the handset itself. We're also sure the transparent screen with Air Holographic projection capabilities would turn some heads.
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Acclaimed rising star Thom Southerland will direct this brand new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony and Olivier-Award nominated musical, The Woman in White in a strictly limited 12-week season.
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Walter Hartright's life is changed forever after a chance encounter with a mysterious woman, dressed in white, desperate to reveal her chilling secret. When he takes up his position as drawing master to the beautiful Laura Fairlie and her half sister, Marian, he sees in Laura's face an eerie reflection of the forlorn creature he met previously. Walter and Laura's feelings for each other are thwarted by her engagement to the sinister Sir Percival Glyde. What is the connection between, Laura, Sir Percival, and the woman in white? Can true love prevail?
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- 16:25 Boarding Points Time Boarding Point 16:25 Kulithalai junction 14h 5m → 06:30 Dropping Points Time Dropping Point 02:25 Gooty Byepass 04:25 Kothakotta 05:15 Kottoor 05:20 Jadcherla 05:25 Shadnagar 06:10 Shamshabad 06:20 Shivarampalli 06:25 Mehdipatnam 06:55 Punjagutta (Pickup Van/Bus) 07:10 Lakdi Ka Pool 07:20 Ameerpet(Big Bazar) (Pickup Van/Bus) 07:25 Sr Nagar 07:30 Kukatpally Housing Board(KPHB)Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada)Volvo B9R Multi Axle Semi Sleeper (2+2)1995 Fare Details Rs1995 - Semi Sleeper
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How many buses are running between Kulithalai to Hyderabad on the daily basis?
1 buses are running between Kulithalai to Hyderabad.
What is the ticket price for different types of buses on the Kulithalai to Hyderabad bus route?
The minimum fare for Volvo is 1995 on Kulithalai to Hyderabad bus route.
How many seats are available for different types of buses on the Kulithalai Hyderabad bus route?
42 seats for Volvo buses are available for today's booking.
When does the first Kulithalai to Hyderabad bus leaves for the day?
The first bus for Kulithalai to Hyderabad bus route leaves at 16:25. It is a volvo bus and fare for this bus is ₹1995.
When does the last bus leaves for Hyderabad from Kulithalai?
The last bus for Kulithalai to Hyderabad route leaves at 16:25. The ticket price for this volvo bus is ₹1995.
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- St. Joseph's Cathedral
Established in the year 1820, St. Joseph's Cathedral Hyderabad is counted among the most .....
- Trimulgherry Fort
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- Golconda Fort
At a distance of 11km to the west of Hyderabad, rests the historic Golconda Fort, which was once known to be a landmark that governed the destiny of South India. It is one of biggest fortress in the Deccan Plateau that rests above the land at approximately 400 ft. altitude. From the Kakatiyas of Warangal to the Baihmanis and from Qutb Shahi kings later to Aurangazeb, the fort served all the dynasties that ruled Hyderabad during the past.
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Lebanon Valley College
Renovation brought cooking to the front of the house.
This student is enjoying the fruits of the vast salad bar, which features more than 40 selections.
"We offer about six different composed salads a day that are made fresh," Allman says. "The salad bar is also where we try to showcase our local produce when available. The salad bar is also an area where we get creative and try to offer folks different things such as a different hummus each day."
The salad bar also features three homemade soups per day. Another cool feature is that one side of the salad bar is completely gluten-free so students with special dietary needs can avoid cross contamination by sticking to that side of the station.
"We do a lot with gluten-free items," Allman says. "We also are promoting the health benefits of eating a gluten-free diet. There are studies that show if you are feeling sluggish or getting migraines reducing the amount of gluten you eat might help with that."


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Roast Turkey with Black Truffle Butter
Ariane carefully separates the skin from a D'Artagnan organic turkey and covers the meaty turkey breast with discs of creamy black truffle butter, which slowly melt into the meat as the turkey roasts. This technique adds flavor and helps keep the breasts juicy.
- 1 USDA-Certified Free-Range Organic Turkey, 12 to 14 lbs
- 1 pound Black Truffle Butter
- 1 recipe Garlic Confit
- Salt
- Pepper
- Take turkey out of fridge about an hour before you plan to roast. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
- Season the cavity of the bird liberally with salt and pepper.
- Using your fingers, carefully pull skin away from breast and leg meat, being careful not to puncture the skin. Slice rounds of the black truffle butter and slide under the skin, making sure to place the rounds evenly under the skin.
- Place a few confit garlic cloves inside the cavity and truss bird. Season the bird liberally with salt and pepper.
- Place turkey in a V-rack in a large roasting pan, breast-side-up, and roast for 30 minutes.
- Lower temperature to 325 degrees F and continue to roast for 15 to 16 minutes per pound, for an unstuffed bird. A thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh will register 175 degrees F. The breast will cook to 165 degrees F.
- Remove turkey from the oven and let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.


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Why is it when you guys shoot hobos it is street, albeit cliche (according to Russ), and when I feature them it is not? Is it then documentary or photojournalism?
That's a feature?...
I'm sorry. The featuring of a hobo.
Wow, Slobodan. You were lucky to get this shot before it got away.
I do not know, Russ, maybe. The guy could have awoken any minute and walked away.
... notice the ironies.
I like it too - the huge suitcase is great beside the prostrate figure; the load is too big for any human. No wonders he's weary and has resorted to hoboism!
One just needs to know the background, the whole story, to get al the ironies involved (and I am not saying that in defense of my photograph, on the contrary).


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Less time in the gym doesn't mean you have to sacrifice fitness if you know this secret: Interval training. Research shows that interval training—workouts in which you alternate periods of high-intensity exercise with low-intensity recovery periods—increases fitness and burns more calories over a short period of time than steady-state cardio (you know: just doing the same thing for your whole workout time).
So how do you get the most out of interval training, and how long should each push and recovery be? One of the many great things about intervals is that there's no single hard-and-fast rule. Different lengths of work and recovery bring different benefits—and they're all good.
Start with these three interval training plans. Just know this: Interval training is tough, so if you're just starting to work out, spend a few weeks to a month building your stamina with cardio workouts before adding interval training to your routine. Add these interval training plans to your gym routine once a week to burn more calories, build more fitness, and get out of the gym faster.
1. Cardio Blaster
This is one of the best interval training workouts you can do to improve fitness. It burns lots of calories in a short amount of time.
How to do it:
•Warm up for 15 minutes.
•Then run, bike, or row for 3 minutes at 90 to 95 percent of your maximum heart rate (should feel like 8.5 or 9 on a scale of 1 to 10). Take 3 minutes active recovery (you're still moving, but at an easy pace) and repeat the 3 on/3 off pattern 3 to 4 more times.
•Finish with a 10-minute cooldown.
Bonus benefit: This workout is like weight training for your heart—it strengthens your cardiovascular system, which improves your overall health.
2. Speedplay
Sprinting is great for tightening and toning your legs, glutes, and core. It increases your muscle power, which helps you push harder and makes your non-interval training workouts feel easier so you can challenge yourself and burn even more calories.
How to do it:
•Warm up for 15 minutes, adding a few 20-second bursts at the end to prepare for the workout.
•Run, bike, or row for 30 seconds at a nearly all-out effort. Take 3 minutes active recovery and repeat the 30 on/3 off pattern 5 or 6 more times.
•Finish with a 10-minute cooldown.
Bonus benefit: Because of its very high intensity, this workout is very short.
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3. Cardio-Sprint Pyramid
This adds sprint interval training for a fast and fun workout. Here, after each burst of hard work, you'll recover for the same amount of time.
How to do it:
•Warm up for 15 minutes, adding a few 20-second bursts at the end to prepare for the workout.
•Run, bike, or row: During the work periods, you should have a rate of perceived exertion (RPE of 8 to 10, followed by 30 seconds of active recovery.
Build and taper the workout like this:
30 seconds sprint/30 seconds recover
1 minute sprint/1 minute recover
2 minutes sprint/2 minutes recover
4 minutes sprint/4 minutes recover
2 minutes sprint/2 minutes recover
1 minute sprint/1 minute recover
30 seconds sprint/30 seconds recover
•Finish with a 10-minute cooldown.
Bonus benefit: This major calorie-burning interval training plan gives you the best of both worlds—high-octane cardio and muscle-sculpting sprints.
Jason Karp, Ph.D., is an exercise physiologist, a nationally-recognized running coach and founder of Dr. Karp's Run-Fit Boot Camp in San Diego. He is the author of 101 Developmental Concepts and Workouts for Cross Country Runners and the forthcoming Women's Running Bible.