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Earth Observing System (EOS), Aqua
Project Description
"Aqua", Latin for "water," is a NASA Earth Science satellite mission
named for the large amount of information that the mission will be
collecting about the Earth's water cycle, including evaporation from
the oceans, water vapor in the atmosphere, clouds, precipitation, soil
moisture, sea ice, land ice, and snow cover on the land and
ice. Additional variables also being measured by Aqua include
radiative energy fluxes, aerosols, vegetation cover on the land,
phytoplankton and dissolved organic matter in the oceans, and air,
land, and water temperatures.
Aqua is one of a series of spacebased platforms that are central to
NASA's Earth Science Enterprise (ESE), a long term study of the scope,
dynamics and implications of global change. The Aqua program is
composed of Aqua and other spacecraft (including Terra and Aura) and a
data distribution system (ESDIS, and Mission Operations Center
Implementation Team). Multidisciplinary teams of scientists and
researchers from North and South America, Asia, Australia and Europe
will put the data to work.
The Aqua mission is a part of the NASA-centered international Earth
Observing System (EOS). Aqua was formerly named EOS PM, signifying its
afternoon equatorial crossing time. Aqua was launched May 4, 2002.
For more information on the Aqua mission, see:
For more information on the Earth Observing System (EOS), see:


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Spend two weeks in the American West, discovering the beauty of many of its most iconic national parks. Encounter the crimson-striped cliffs of the Grand Canyon and hear the thundering surf at Big Sur. Stroll among the giants of Sequoia National Park and step behind the scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on a tour designed for National Geographic Journeys. From Yosemite to Death Valley, escape to some of the greatest natural wonders anywhere.
What's Included
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Grand Canyon Exclusive, Grand Canyon National Park
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Lowell Observatory Experience, Flagstaff
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Sequoia NP Naturalist Hike, Sequoia National Park
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Sequoia Parks Conservancy Stargazing, Sequoia National Park
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Monterey Aquarium Exclusive, Monterey
Your G for Good Moment: Native Grill Food Truck Lunch
Your Discover Moment: Las Vegas. All national park fees. Zion NP visit and guided hike. Bryce Canyon NP visit. Antelope Canyon guided visit. Death Valley NP visit. Yosemite NP excursion. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Visit Utah's oldest park, check out the multi-coloured rock pinnacles ay Bryce Canyon NP, explore the scenic Antelope Canyon with a local Navajo guide, try your luck in Sin City, take in an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
In order to cover the vast distance in North America to be able to visit several different parks and cities along our trip, we will have a couple of long driving days.
All walks and hikes proposed by our CEO will be easy to moderate level. You may choose to participate or not, but exploring our national parks on foot is part of our way of travelling. It's a healthy way to discover North America's beauty and landscape.
Please note that some trips could be a combination of multiple G Adventure tours. You should expect some group members to join or leave the tour between tour segments.
Please note that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21 and in Canada, 19 (with Alberta and Quebec at 18). Many bars and clubs will ask for ID at the door, therefore listening to live music in certain bars or spending a night out in Las Vegas or New Orleans is not possible when you are under the legal age, even if you don't plan on consuming alcohol. Drinking laws in both countries are strictly enforced and our CEOs are unable to help those under age obtain alcohol of any kind.
While this should not stop those under legal drinking age from booking a tour, it is important to note that if a traveller is under-age there are certain optional nighttime activities that they may not legally be able to participate in. When trying to book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration when booking a tour that visits several big cities.
Las Vegas is known for glitz and glamour, and is an adult's playground for the senses. However, hotel standards are different than in many other cities. Most hotels have an onsite casino, and smoking is permitted indoors. Although we only use non-smoking rooms on our tours and do our best to offer a smoke free environment, please be aware that standards may result in smoke permeating non-smoking areas of hotels.
Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The CEO will be the group manager, leader and driver – this person is experienced in the routes travelled.
As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. They will also offer suggestions for things to do and to see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends.
While our CEOs are trained and have resources to assist them along the way, the United States is the fourth largest country on the planet, and it is impossible for them to know everything about this massive country. We recommend local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting – we think it's the best of both worlds.
Please note that specific tour guide licenses are required to guide in certain cities and regions, and as such, our CEOs will oftentimes provide brief orientation walks or drives to point out useful places like supermarkets, main squares and ATMs but for more specific or in depth destination information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, Avg 12.
Meals Included
15 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Air-conditioned private vehicle, hiking, walking.
About our Transportation
Please note on this tour, your CEO is also a licensed driver.
This is not a physically demanding journey. However, travelling can be difficult, with long drives and limited space in the van. Please take note of the travel times and distances in the above itinerary. Despite some of the long days, most clients feel that the diversity of the North American landscape, culture and wildlife are all well worth the experience!
Solo Travellers
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hotels (15 nts).
My Own Room
Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops
About Accommodation
This trip uses comfortable 3 star hotels, well located in cities and close to National Parks. Our chosen hotels vary in size, character, and amenities, but are of a very good standard, and the rooms are double occupancy with a private bathroom.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
When arriving in Las Vegas – McCarran International Airport (LAS) you have two transportation options to get to the Joining Hotel, which is 4 miles away: public taxi or public transportation.
The taxis are located outside of each terminal on the Lower/Arrival Level islands. The cost is approximately $18-25 USD, plus gratuity.
Public Transportation
Proceed to terminal 1 to the Zero Level. Take the Paradise line 108 – Northbound. This will take you about 35 minutes when you will arrive and get off at the Main @ Las Vegas stop. From here Head south on S Main St toward E St Louis Ave and you destination will be on the right.
Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned, though a brief departure meeting will be held in the hotel on the evening of day 1. When you arrive at our joining hotel you will find the time and place of the meeting on a welcome note hung in the hotel lobby. If you are unable to find the note, please just ask the front desk staff.
At the meeting, you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. If you arrive late and miss the meeting, your CEO will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier and contact us as soon as possible. If you have a pre-booked transfer, and you have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call the G Adventures Local Representative. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
G Adventures Local Representative (Las Vegas)
From outside the USA: 1-412-423-8143
From within the USA: 412-423-8143
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local representative, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
What to Take
You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible.
For days in the outdoors, we recommend the use of lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics made of wool or synthetic fibers. Cotton is not recommended for days spent hiking as it does not allow for heat or moisture to enter or escape, and it will not dry easily once wet.
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. Heavy luggage is not recommended for the health of the CEO, who will take a lead in loading the storage trailer. Due to space in the trailer, we will not be able to accommodate more than one piece of main luggage per person. A good size day-pack (20-35L) is also essential to carry your personal gear for the day, as access to luggage between destinations will be limited. This daypack will be used to carry your personal gear for the day, your lunch and a water bottle.
It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings, as well as a light jacket. A set of smart casual clothes is also advisable.
Packing List
Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Smart Dress:
• Smart outfit (For evenings out)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Your CEO will advise you along the trip where you will be able to do your laundry.
Visas and Entry Requirements
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your own responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as far as possible, but rules do change and sometimes without warning. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
The United States currency is the US Dollar (USD).
Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere in the US and can be used to purchase small and large items. When purchasing products or services with a foreign credit card in the USA, you may be charged additional fees by your credit card company for foreign purchases.
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances but you must remember to bring your PIN number (be aware that many ATM machines only accept 4-digit PINs). Both Cirrus and Plus system cards are the most widely accepted debit cards. Both Visa and Master Cards are the most widely accepted credit cards. While ATMs are commonly available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work check with your bank before you travel. A visit to an ATM can be arranged on Day 1 and other days of the trip.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of US Dollars as cash (preferably smaller bills, 5's, 10's and 20's), traveller's cheques and credit cards is best. Currency exchange is best obtained prior to travel or at the airport, currency exchange is very difficult to find in the USA and most banks do not accommodate.
Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
It is customary in North America to tip service providers such as waiters, bartenders and taxi drivers, at approximately 18-20%, depending on the service. Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip any local guides used. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from $2-8 USD per activity depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures Chief Experience Officer did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however as a guideline $5-10 USD per person, per day can be used as a guide. If your CEO exceeded your expectations, feel free to tip more.
Optional Activities
Grand Canyon
- Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
Grand Canyon National Park
- Grand Canyon Sunset
- Grand Canyon IMAX Movie (14USD per person)
Las Vegas
- Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
Monterey Bay
- Whale Watching (45-60USD per person)
San Francisco
- Sunset Sailing San Francisco
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewelery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it deemed necessary, due to safety concerns. Your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy and explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards), have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk. Read more about travel safety for ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of people in the sex trade is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they engage in any form of paid sex work.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. G Adventures can provide you with the appropriate coverage. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation
The Planeterra Foundation planeterra.org is a Canadian non-profit organization that helps empower local people to develop their communities, conserve their cultures, and create humane and supportive systems for their endeavours. Planeterra provides capacity building and catalyst grants to get community social enterprises off the ground. These businesses address local challenges by providing benefits for indigenous people, empowering marginalized women, and granting disadvantaged youth access to education, employment, and brighter futures. Planeterra also works to ensure these businesses have a thriving customer base by integrating programs into G Adventures' itineraries globally.
G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
Dollar-a-Day Program
G Adventures' Dollar-a-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar for every day you are on trip. 100% of these donations go directly to support community development projects worldwide that are implemented by Planeterra.
After your travels, we want to hear from you! Your feedback information is so important to us that we'll give you 5% off the price of your next G Adventures trip if your feedback is completed on-line within 30 days of finishing your trip. Your tour evaluation will be e-mailed to you 24 hours after the conclusion of your trip. If you do not receive the tour evaluation link in the days after your tour has finished, please drop us a line at firstname.lastname@example.com and we will send it on to you.
Our adventure travel e-newsletter is full of travel news, trip information, interesting stories and contests. To avoid missing out on special offers and updates from G Adventures, subscribe at www.gadventures.com/newsletters/
Stay current on how our company invests in our global community through our foundation – Planeterra. Sign up for Planeterra's monthly news to learn more about how to give back and support the people and places we love to visit.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Day 1: Las Vegas
There are no planned activities today until the evening welcome meeting, so check out the strip or get tickets to a show for this evening.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2: Las Vegas/Zion National Park (1B)
Depart early for Zion, Utah's oldest national park, and observe some of the most beautiful canyon country scenes in the United States. Catch the shuttle into the park with our CEO and hike to the Emerald Pools and hanging gardens.
Included Activities:
Zion National Park Visit
Private Vehicle (2.50-3.00 hours, 270km)
Day 3: Zion National Park (1B, 1L)
The canyon is narrow, and the river covers the bottom in many places, which means you will have to wade or swim to proceed. Prepare to get wet but the cool water makes this hike particularly pleasant during the hot summer months. During the cooler months, there are available gear rentals including Gore-Tex dry pants, canyon shoes, and neoprene socks. Hiking poles are available for rent year-round.
Hiking is not permitted when the river is high from runoff or flash flooding. Runoff mostly occurs in April and early May. Late summer thunderstorms can occasionally produce flooding. If the hike is not possible due to weather, it will be replaced with another activity.
Additional Notes:
This is a moderate level hike of 4 to 5 hours, during which you are wading through water which could be ankle or waist deep, depending on local conditions. As well, the terrain is often rocky and uneven. We recommend bringing water shoes with a hiking tread.
Should you choose to not do the hike, you can stay and relax at the lodge or discuss with your CEO other optional activities that may be available (at additional cost).
Included Activities:
Narrows Hike
Private Vehicle
Day 4: Zion National Park/Page (1B)
This morning, hike through Bryce Canyon National Park, famed for its multi-coloured rock pinnacles called 'hoodoo'. Be sure to have your camera ready to snap shots of these spectacular, natural towers that cover the canyon floor. Continue on to Page, Arizona, home to Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and the beautiful Lake Powell.
Included Activities:
Bryce Canyon National Park Visit
Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s), 140km)
Private Vehicle (3.00-3.50 hours, 250km)
Day 5: Page/Grand Canyon National Park (1B, 1L)
Marvel as the Grand Canyon unfolds before you but don't get too close. The land drops almost straight down for more than 1,000m (3,280 ft) into the serpentine canyons below! The gorge is filled with rocky buttes, sheer limestone cliffs, and deep canyons all arrayed in a rainbow of colors. Words defy. This is truly one of the most magnificent sights on earth.
Included Activities:
Antelope Canyon Tour
Horseshoe Bend Hike
Native Grill Food Truck Lunch
Private Vehicle (3.00-4.00 hours, 220km)
Day 6: Grand Canyon National Park (1B)
Spend the day exploring the Canyon with an expert from the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute. Enjoy a walk along the South Rim discussing the unique geology and botany of the Canyon, as well as human history here. After, visit the Historic Village District viewing iconic park structures then continue down the Bright Angel Trail below the canyon rim and view two-thousand-year-old rock art and 250-million-year-old fossils. Also visit the historic Kolb Studio, home to photography pioneers Emery and Ellsworth Kolb, who shared with the world the first pictures of the epic Canyon.
Included Activities:
Grand Canyon Exclusive
Day 7: Grand Canyon National Park/Las Vegas (1B)
This morning, visit Lowell Observatory for a tour of the giant telescopes and to learn about the study of astronomy, as well as a lecture on Mars. Continue back to Las Vegas, but not before getting your kicks on Route 66 in Seligman, Arizona — the birthplace of this famed highway.
Included Activities:
Lowell Observatory Experience
Seligman (Route 66) Visit
Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s), 150km)
Private Vehicle (5.00-6.00 hours, 400km)
Day 8: Las Vegas (1B)
Enjoy a full free day to explore Las Vegas. Wander the Strip, do some shopping, and refuel at one of the many bars or restaurants. Opt to take in a glitzy Las Vegas show, try your luck at the gaming tables, or head out on a day trip to the Hoover Dam.
Day 9: Las Vegas/Death Valley National Park (1B)
Drive through the spectacular landscape of Death Valley. Stop at Zabriskie Point and hike the short distance to the vista, one of the most photographed spots in the park. Take in the views of diverse geological features as far as the eye can see. Next, descend into Badwater Basin, the lowest, hottest, driest point in North America that sits 282 feet below sea level.
Continue to the Furnace Creek Visitor Center for a further look into this unique park. Marvel at the 18-hole golf course adjacent to our hotel inside the park, an oasis in the middle of the desert.
Additional Notes:
Expect high temperatures of 100°F to over 120°F (38°C to over 49°C). Drink plenty of water and carry extra supplies. Avoid hiking at mid-day.
Included Activities:
Death Valley National Park Visit
Private Vehicle (2.50-3.00 hours, 230km)
Day 10: Death Valley National Park/Yosemite National Park (1B, 1D)
Pass through Bishop, one of "America's Coolest Mountain Towns", surrounded by the peaks of the Sierra Nevadas which soar more than 14,000 ft (4,593m) in elevation. Pass Mono Lake and the Tufa Towers on the way to the entrance of Yosemite National Park.
Travel Tioga Pass, descending into the valley, lined with alpine lakes, granite monoliths, and giant trees. Stop at Olmsted Point, named after the architect of the valley floor, for the first view of Half Dome. Travel through the valley past El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall, and Tunnel View for some of the most picturesque features the US has to offer.
Additional Notes:
We intend on using the Tioga Pass (weather dependent), a scenic route through the Sierra Nevada mountain range that connects Bishop with Yosemite NP. The status of the road is monitored daily, and our travel plan for the area will be confirmed during the trip.
Included Activities:
Tioga Pass Drive
Private Vehicle (8.00-10.00 hours)
Day 11: Yosemite National Park (1B)
Carved by glaciers, Yosemite National Park became the first protected state park in the US in 1864. It took until 1890 to gain National Park status, with the work of John Muir. Though 95% of the park is backcountry, there is still plenty to explore via hikes or the shuttle system. Spend the day hiking amongst Giant Sequoias, granite cliffs, and rushing waterfalls and understand why around 4 million people come to the park each year.
Included Activities:
Yosemite National Park Visit
Private Vehicle
Day 12: Yosemite National Park/Sequoia National Park (1B)
Depart early and walk through California's Sequoia National Park alongside a naturalist. Learn about these impressive giant trees and opt to enjoy a picnic lunch on the trail. Drive to Big Tree Trail for an afternoon hike and learn about how National Geographic deeded tracts of giant trees in the heart of the park to the National Parks Service for safekeeping. This evening, we return to the park for an evening of stargazing with an expert from the Sequoia Parks Conservancy (SPC).
Additional Notes:
In cases where the night sky is cloudy, we will replace the star gazing activity with a nighttime nature walk in the National Park. Embark on a one-mile walk to experience the dramatic changes of the soundscapes and nocturnal biodiversity of the area. This engaging walk will awaken awareness and provide an in-depth experience of Sequoia's nocturnal plants and animals.
Included Activities:
Sequoia NP Naturalist Hike
Sequoia Parks Conservancy Stargazing
Private Vehicle (2.50-3.00 hours, 222km)
Day 13: Sequoia National Park/Monterey (1B, 1D)
Depart the Sierra Nevadas and travel from one of California's mountain ranges to the other. Reaching the waters edge, stop to view elephant seals at Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery before driving north on the PCH, the famous Pacific Coast Highway.
Stop along the way for lunch in a little seaside town. Marvel at the dramatic vistas as the waves crash into where the cliffs meet the shore. Continue through Big Sur, past famous bridges and lighthouses, get out and stretch and even opt to feel the sand between your toes. Enjoy the day soaking in part of the most beautiful coastline this National Scenic Byway has to offer en route to Monterey.
Private Van with Wi-fi (10.00-12.00 hours)
Day 14: Monterey (1B)
Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium on a tour specially arranged for National Geographic Journeys travellers. Get an inside look at the workings of this world-class organization and find out how the Aquarium's mission aligns with that of National Geographic. After, enjoy a free afternoon. Opt to go whale watching, try the famous clam chowder, walk or bike the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail or wander historic Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row.
Included Activities:
Monterey Aquarium Exclusive
Day 15: Monterey/San Francisco (1B)
Continue on a scenic coastal drive along the Pacific Coast Highway to San Francisco for our final evening. Catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge on the way into one of America's most popular cities. Opt to take a cable car ride over the steep hills, explore the city by bicycle, or embark on a boat ride into the setting sun.
Included Activities:
San Francisco City Tour
Private Vehicle (3.50-4.00 hours, 227km)
Day 16: San Francisco (1B)
Depart at any time.
Included Activities:
Departure Day


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Cyprus Looks to Euro Zone for Financial Fix
The Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus has been hit hard in recent years. Now it's asking for help from euro zone nations. WSJ's Matina Stevis reports.
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I am in four fantasy leagues this year. Last year I was in eight. I'm also the proud owner of two keeper leagues, in both of which I am commissioner. When someone asked me why I would willingly serve as such a glutton for punishment, I replied simply, "I would rather be the guy in charge."
So one of the glaring inequities I've thought about is that when one assumes such a daunting task as trying to manage a dozen post-adolescent males and their make-believe experience, you are required—by law—to work for free. And it is work, as anyone who has ever been the commish can attest.
However, if I decide to enroll our league in a premium service (which I would never do, since Fleaficker is the absolute balls), I would be required to pay for that service. This, conversely, would be totally legal.
So if one person is doing all the work and actually documenting things and is answering emails at all hours, then it's gambling...but when some other facility is doing the work and charging me for it...it's a service?
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A year and a half after her husband's death, Laurene Powell Jobs is carefully stepping into the national spotlight.
Tonight, NBC's Brian Williams will interview her on his show, Rock Center.
They're going to talk about a documentary Jobs is helping promote. It's called "The Dream Is Now," and it pushes for an overhaul of the American immigration system.
She wants the children of undocumented immigrants to be allowed to stay in the U.S.
In a clip previewing the interview, Jobs says forcing them to leave is "such a waste of lives, such a waste of potential, such a waste for our country."
"We need all these brains. Integrating dreamers into our economy will give a boost of over $300 billion."
This is Jobs' first interview since her husband's death in October 2011.
She's actually been a fairly vocal activist for some time, mostly concerned with education issues.
In a video from 2008, Jobs tells a story about how she volunteered as a college counselor at a local high school, and found that lots of students were not prepared to go to college at all.
Jobs and a bunch of other volunteers started putting together packets to help younger students make sure they were doing what they needed to do to make themselves eligible for college.
This led her to create something called College Track, an initiative to fix the same problem on a larger scale.
Here's that video:
Laurene Powell Jobs on College Track by FORAtv
And here's a video in which Jobs interviews Ben Affleck about his charity work in the Congo:
Finally, here's a preview of tonight's interview:
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Who made a situation from what you see it's a problem
What you thought was a prize is what I see as a blinder
They ask me why I never wear chains, but if you brought up
How I'm brought up, then you probably feel the same
And I ain't saying change sucker, probably get me 3 or 4
But I got cousins overseas that come to me for better clothes
And I can't go to Emmy Lola, stunting with no diamonds on
Mama bills piling up, her son don't got no time to ball
I don't got no time to call, hope that you ain't mad though
You know your son a asshole, but I hope you got those stacks though
Always on the road again,with Omega autobahn
Lost a couple friends, cool; nigga made a lot of fans
And I give it to y'all, cause y'all respect that
So gold albums or not, I did effect rap
Uh, for worse or for better
Ain't no one in my circle that can say they perform better
Huh, they poor effort annoys me, who supporting them?
Who endorse them, should pull the plug and stick a fork in them
They finito, why the fuck they all got egos?
My OG is Tyrique and my kick game be like Bobbito Garcia
This shit a freethrow, this shit here for my people
No soup for all you suckers while I'm re-ing up on me so
And they feeling me so, they not feeling y'all so
I volunteer every ten I see, Vince Yarbrough
Past summer dough, motherfuck a ho
This is More About Nothing, I'm the fucking show
Hold it, keep rolling
Respect is like food, nigga what it do?
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They trying to be the greatest, their whole signing was a favor
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It was decided to include the following "learning stations" in the library: Art Deco, a Charlie Chaplin silent movie, a Wordle station (students could write words or quotes from Gatsby), iPad Gatsby game/ app, Prohibition video, and the Charleston dance. Students had approximately five minutes at each station (we split them up into equal groups as they entered the library).
(Art Deco Station)
(Charleston Dance Station- this was the favorite of the students!)
Check out this video clip of our Charleston Dance Station!
It was also decided that we would have a "Garden Party" station. We collaborated with Mr. Tom Vance, local director of Chartwells (the food service company we outsource through at Lakeside). He read Gatsby several weeks before the program and built a menu around the garden party mentioned in the book!
The menu featured salad, "pigs in a blanket", turkey, ham, orange juice, and lemonade.
The program was a great success! The students, faculty, and administration were all excited about taking a trip back to the 1920s! In addition, it was our second major collaborative event this school year at the high school level. I'll share about the other big high school event (10th Grade Africa Day) on a future post!
Pictured left to right: Mrs. Peggy Schaeffer (library assistant), Mrs. Misti Bell (LMS), Mrs. Jerrie Stanage (11th Grade English), Mrs. Jennifer Garner (11th Grade English), Stony Evans (LMS)
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We'll learn how to get the most out of a cruise by planning, avoiding lines, and eating quick meals on the go. And along with the joys of cruising, we'll consider the downsides.
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July 26, 2003 - December 7, 2003
This installation of more than fifty works from the collection features photographs by Mexican artists including Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Emilio Amero, and Graciela Iturbide, alongside images taken in Mexico by photographers from outside the country, such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Helen Levitt, Paul Strand, Danny Lyon, and others inspired by the landscape and culture of Mexico.
November 30, 2002 - October 31, 2003
A group of thirty screens, hanging scrolls, and decorative arts from the Museum's collection illustrate these and other themes from Chinese art by Japanese artists.
April 12, 2003 - October 26, 2003
The installation will include some thirty flatware sets from the Museum's collection of modern and contemporary design.
June 14, 2003 - September 7, 2003
Featured are 137 photographs spanning the years 1937 to 1983, with a special emphasis on Faurer's highly innovative photographs from 1947 to 1951.
June 22, 2003 - August 17, 2003
This exhibition will explore the art of one of the premier abstract painters to work in Philadelphia in the twentieth century, bringing together a selection of approximately 30 exemplary paintings from the years 1972–1993.
September 26, 2002 - August 10, 2003
Selections from the Museum's American contemporary craft collection are showcased in this exhibition of ceramics, glass, fiber, metalwork, wood, and furniture pieces by both locally and nationally known artists.
October 8, 2002 - July 2003
This installation of paintings and sculptures from Tibet, Nepal and northern India features divine couples from the Buddhist and Hindu pantheons.
January 21 - July 2003
Known as "popular paintings," they are the work of a diverse group of artists: professional painters who made souvenirs for pilgrims at holy sites; minstrel-painters who walked from place to place singing and selling their wares; painter-magicians who delivered the souls of the dead from the afterworld; village women who decorated the walls of their homes for celebrations and festivals.
May 17, 2003 - July 27, 2003
The project is the seventh in a series of Museum Studies installations by living artists created specifically for the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and it is the fifth in the 2002/03 Future Sounds series by Relâche Ensemble.
February 22, 2003 - July 13, 2003
Klein extended his technical experimentation--harsh flash, wide-angle shots, blurring, and grainy printing--to create gritty, chaotic pictures in other major cities in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
April 27, 2002 - June 2003
Paintings of working dogs, pet dogs and a caricature of the important Philadelphia art collector John G. Johnson are included in this installation.
March 30, 2002 - June 1, 2003
This installation from the department of Costume and Textiles shows how curators and conservators preserve printed textiles in the Museum's collection.
March 22, 2003 - May 25, 2003
This exhibition focuses on the first century of engraving, a meticulous new printmaking technique that developed in the Medieval goldsmith's workshop in the mid-1400s.
February 12, 2003 - May 11, 2003
Edgar Degas and the ballet are virtually synonymous. Dancers—shown in every phase of their complex and demanding art form—make up more than fifty percent of his abundant output.
February 12, 2003 - May 11, 2003
Drawn from the Museum's collection, these works reveal the intersection--both personal and artistic--of these two great Impressionist painters.
November 20, 2002 - March 30, 2003
Installations of this internationally acclaimed artist's work will illuminate the Museum's eighteenth-century French salon as well as contemporary design gallery 170 this winter.
December 7, 2002 - March 2, 2003
In addition to important works by Moholy-Nagy, Callahan, and Siskind, the exhibition will feature the work of Barbara Crane, Yasuhiro Ishimoto, Joseph Jachna, Kenneth Josephson, Gyorgy Kepes, Nathan Lerner, Ray K. Metzker, Richard Nickel, Arthur Siegel, Art Sinsabaugh, and others.
August 24, 2002 - February 9, 2003
This exhibition of more than fifty-five photographs demonstrates the breadth of the Museum's collection, tracing the development of the medium from the early 1840s to the present.
August 31, 2002 - February 9, 2003
This installation, displaying over thirty rare prints primarily from the Muriel and Philip Berman Gift of European Prints, examines the revival of etching in 19th-century Britain by the Etching Club of London.
June 18, 2002 - January 12, 2003
Poetic treatises on the nature of love inspired the subject matter of many Indian paintings made during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
November 3, 2002 - January 5, 2003
This exhibition brings together, for the first time, the entire Ariadne series.


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PAN International: A non-stop global network
Farm families in India are working right now to save their land from a corporate push to replace their farms with coal-fired power plants. Last night, a petition in support of this Sompeta community came across my desk, and I was reminded again of the importance of the global PAN network. PAN International supports healthy farms and food sovereignty in the face of corporate control of agriculture. All around the world.


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CHICAGO — Deron Williams is struggling. Joe Johnson is hobbled, and the Brooklyn Nets suddenly look as if they could be headed for an early playoff exit.
CHICAGO — Deron Williams is struggling. Joe Johnson is hobbled, and the Brooklyn Nets suddenly look as if they could be headed for an early playoff exit.
They trail the Chicago Bulls 2-1 after back-to-back losses and will fall into a really big hole in this best-of-seven series if they lose Game 4 Saturday afternoon.
It's a tough spot for a team that won 49 games in its first season in Brooklyn and ended a six-year postseason drought.
Williams is having trouble getting to the paint. Johnson's ailing left foot is feeling "a lot better," but remains a concern. Gerald Wallace is not sure where he fits in.
Even with all those questions, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said: "We know how good they are."
The Nets just aren't showing it at the moment, and the frustration appears to be mounting.
A slasher who prefers playing in the open court, Wallace went from 14 points in Game 1 to just two on 1-of-7 shooting, with Brooklyn unable to push the ball in a 90-82 loss on Monday night. And things were no better for him or the Nets in Game 3 on Thursday.
Wallace hit just 2 of 8 shots for five points and joined Reggie Evans on the sideline for the entire fourth quarter in a 79-76 loss, watching as C.J. Watson's 3 at the buzzer missed and a late rally came up short.
"I couldn't tell you my role now," Wallace said at the team hotel. "I don't have a clue what my role is on this team."
It was a surprising comment so late in the season, but interim coach P.J. Carlesimo basically shrugged it off and pointed the finger at himself.
"I just think we're going through a tough time right now. That's what playoffs are all about," Carlesimo said. "We're all frustrated. And we have to — I have to — do a better job constantly defining roles and redefining roles so we can perform the way we're capable."
It hasn't been easy for Williams, either.
He turned it on in the second part of the season, going on a surge that carried right through his 22-point, seven-assist performance in the series opener. But he's struggled in a big way the past two games, shooting a combined 6 of 23, with the Bulls clogging the paint.
He knows he needs to do better. He's also trying to strike a balance.
Williams knows the Bulls will continue to zero in on him, and he has to find a way to the rim. He also can't afford to force shots.
"After Game 1, they're definitely keying on me," he said. "It's tough for me as a point guard. I don't want to go out there and just shoot 20 bad shots. But pretty much every shot I'm going to take is going to be contested (with) two people around me, three people around me. I just have to find ways to be more aggressive and get to the basket, but it's tough right now."
That's where the lineup the Nets used down the stretch in Game 3 could help.
"I would think they'd probably go back to that," Chicago's Nazr Mohammed said. "Reggie and Gerald, that's huge for them, too. They contribute in different ways."
For all Wallace and Evans contribute on the glass and on defense, the Bulls can sag off them in the half court. That limits room for Williams, Johnson and center Brook Lopez.
Carlesimo considered changing the starting lineup but indicated he would keep it in place unless Johnson's plantar fasciitis keeps him out Saturday.
Changing the rotation is another matter. Carlesimo won't hesitate to do that if the problems on offense continue.
"It's a tough balance because some of the problems that we have are not because those guys (Wallace and Evans) aren't scoring," he said. "It's because other guys aren't. If we do some of the things that we normally do — if we make some 3s or finish in the paint, then we're OK. And we can take advantage of other guys' skill sets and not just say, 'To hell with it, we've got to put an offensive team out there.' That can also get you in trouble where all of a sudden we're not as good defensively. Or, we're not as good rebounding anymore."
As for Johnson, he sounded as if he will be ready.
Bulls center Joakim Noah is expected to be available, too. Thibodeau expects to keep him to about 25 minutes again in Game 4 because of the plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
"He said he feels fine," Thibodeau said. "I think he's encouraged by how he feels and was not great, but he's not having that soreness like he did previously when he played, so that's a good sign."
Johnson seemed encouraged, too, although he's not completely in the clear.
"I still have my concerns," he said.


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Congratulations and the best of luck to Royal Ballet dancer and choreographer Liam Scarlett, whose ballet Asphodel Meadows has been nominated for a South Bank Award. The winners will be announced at London's Dorchester Hotel on 25 January 2011.
Alas, The South Bank Show, the landmark UK arts programme, is no longer shown on terrestrial TV, but the awards continue and have found a new home on Sky Arts, which will broadcast the awards live.
There are prizes for many categories, including visual art, theatre, film and music.
The dance short list is:
• Akram Khan's Gnosis, Sadler's Wells
• Asphodel Meadows, Royal Ballet, Liam Scarlett
• Hofesch Shechter's Political Mother, Sadlers Wells
Asphodel Meadows was presented with generous philanthropic support from Simon and Virginia Robertson, Linda and Philip Harley and the Estate of Dr John Hayes.


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Present: Graeme and bloo.....umm...maybe Tom.Meghan. Definately Tom.
1. the void (redefinitions)
1.5 Tom
2. craft room
3. garden
4. bikes
5. meghans workshop. update.
ball is a bottom liner and is here. But he has no idea what this group is doing. Do we know?
Each of us has a workshop or interest in action stuff. Here we can be supported.
Tom has a pet project with queer mutiny. He wants to advertise for people to come and be arty and glittery. He wants to show off. Can we give him a space to meet in? -yes. Bloo offers him craft room. action point to bloo: communicate whatever tom needs and hook him up.
He feels supported. Tom wants to join in alot. great.
It is going well. Needs to be cleaned up alot more. When one link in the chain fails we can all suffer.
Meghan likes the room. Its being filled with art stuff.
Action : look out for cuboards and shelves....maybe the fonz can build us one. eh.
Graeme asks : define the alchohol policy. Bloo says keep it away.
NO BOOZE IN ACTION ROOM. Sorry. Anyone caught drinking in there cleans the toilets. ok
Action : improove lighting.
is full of scaffolding. ouch. its not so bad. It urgently needs care.
Action : garden weekend workshop. cool.
We have loads of seeds.need using....
Bike loan scheme is dodgy and based on favourtism. We arent open enough eh. Vollunteers are being supported with bikes. EVS folk need more bikes. All in all its working well. Letting people use them alot helps with storage but only when we trust them.
Bloo is up for making a bike shed. Graeme has a mate who offers him bike bits. The whole system needs fortifying. More thoughts....we suggest having a deposit bike box for money. We need to establish the system before implementing it. On going workshops continue.... Graeme will buy more bike locks...ace.
it went well, not as many folk appeared that signed up...its ongoing and she is being very supportive. Martin was ace with the darkroom graeme donated cameras...lots of people helping people.
There is a photo club that have not been meeting.
Action : meghan will try and get photo club to attend forest events to make a project out of recording stuff that goes on.
We nned more photos of Graeme drunk.
Meeting ending 7.30.
he is not allowed back in action room yet. next meeting we will review this.
often rooms are double booked.
How do we solve this?
A book of all the bookings to refer to?
signs on doors of what is going on?
Or more clear/competent communication.
action : next meeting work out a system to show all and sundry what is happening where so people do not double book and also know what is free space to use.
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Here's the first twenty minutes of this week's brainstorm. It starts off with a bit of audio from an interview that Arvind did with Steve Rosenbaum at last week's PodcampNYC.
About 2 minutes in, I'm joined by JL and JenM and we pick up the conversation from last week. Specifically we address the appropriateness of some of the content of last week's show, and feedback it generated.
As for my contribution to the general tone of the conversation last week, I'd like to apologize for my ill-considered comments regarding the inversely proportional relationship between a doctorate and one's sense of humour. My apologies to PhDs in general, and Dr. King in particular. As I say in this week's audio, I have many friends, not to mention family members, with doctoral degrees and I meant no disrespect with my "joke." Sorry.
Following that discussion we check in with Jeff from Ann Arbor regarding a webcast he's doing right here at 09:30 Eastern (North America) on the April 20, 2007.


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If you're wondering where these guys got the time/money to build something you'd normally only see in a platforming video game, Red Bull stumped up the cash.
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LCHS speech team finalists from Normal Community's "Going
for the Gold" tournament: Matthew Langdon and Wyatt Phillis,
third in humorous duet acting; Sara Shane, first in radio
speaking; Madison Bishop and Jacqueline Keysear, fourth in
dramatic duet acting (Keysear also placed third in junior
varsity oratorical declamation); and Kendall Katz, seventh
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NORMAL -- Lincoln Community High
School senior Sara Shane continued her tour of champions Saturday at
the Normal Community "Going for the Gold" speech tournament. Shane
was the tournament champion in radio speaking again this weekend and
also placed fifth in oratorical declamation.
"We are taking a well-deserved break from
competition," said head coach Jennifer Keith. "The students have
been working daily since Halloween on their material and
performances, so we are taking the time off to perfect some things,
change some others and let our speakers have some time to focus on
their final exams next week.
"I'm extremely proud of these speakers," Keith continued, "as
they make up a small but mighty team."
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The LCHS speech team will return to competition on Jan. 12 at the
Heyworth tournament. Regionals for the speaking events begin in
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barnacle, common name of the sedentary crustacean animals constituting the infraclass Cirripedia. Barnacles are exclusively marine and are quite unlike any other crustacean because of the permanently attached, or sessile, mode of existence for which they are highly modified. Typical barnacles attach to the substrate by means of an exceedingly adhesive cement, produced by a cement gland, and secrete a shell, or carapace, of calcareous (limestone) plates, around themselves. Colonies of such barnacles form conspicuous encrustations on wharves, boats, pilings, and rocky shores. They range in length from under 1 in. (2.5 cm) to 30 in. (75 cm). Their shells are commonly yellow, orange, red, pink, or purple, sometimes with striped patterns. Because of their sedentary life and enclosing shells, barnacles were thought to be mollusks until 1830, when their larval stages were discovered. Much of what is known about barnacles is the result of research by Charles Darwin, who published a monumental work on the subject in the 1840s.
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New York State reviews tell of hundreds of things to do here. At the top of every list of places to visit is New York City, stretching across 5 boroughs, and filled with cultural, musical, artistic, and historical sights to please everyone. For those looking to move away from the city, head to the other end of the state to see Niagara Falls, the 3 magnificent waterfalls that straddle the border between Canada and the U.S. The Falls are a short journey from the city of Buffalo, which boasts some very fine art-deco architecture, and a number of cultural and historic sites that are well worth a visit. Don't miss the fascinating Buffalo and Erie County Naval Park: the ships are a must-see both by day and night. Another great place to visit in New York is Albany, with the Washington Gardens Park and New York State Capitol just a taster of the many sights to see here.
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Travel in New York offers a variety of options for all visitors. Those looking for the hustle and bustle of a vibrant and varied city should of course head for New York City, while visitors looking for a city break in a more tranquil place need look no further than the state capital, Albany. With a population of around 100,000 people this more sedate city is perfect for couples and families, with plenty of activities and cultural sites to keep everyone amused. At the western end of the state is the popular city of Buffalo, which sits on the edge of Lake Erie.
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Revealed: What the US taxman really thinks of crypto-cash Bitcoin
Essential reading if you want to pay your staff in BTC, for instance
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has laid out a formal set of policies for how it will handle Bitcoin and other virtual currencies for tax purposes.
In a guide (PDF) released Tuesday, the IRS said that it would be considering cryptocurrencies to be property, and as such would be subject to US laws regarding the transfer and holding of property in calculating taxes.
"The Internal Revenue Service is aware that 'virtual currency' may be used to pay for goods or services, or held for investment," the IRS said in prefacing its sixteen point guide on virtual currencies.
"In some environments, it operates like 'real' currency -- i.e., the coin and paper money of the United States or of any other country that is designated as legal tender, circulates, and is customarily used and accepted as a medium of exchange in the country of issuance -- but it does not have legal tender status in any jurisdiction."
According to the IRS, the ruling allows employers to report wages paid to both employees and contractors as property transactions. This will allow employers and business owners to log and report wages paid out in virtual currency through either a form W-2 (as salary) or a form 1099 (for contract work).
The rulings would apply to transactions in which currency valued at $600 or more was exchanged, the same threshold applied to property transactions under IRS rules.
The ruling will also prevent users from reporting virtual coins in a currency gain or loss as they could foreign currencies. Users will, for tax purposes, value the currency for tax reporting purposes based on the market value at the time the transaction took place (so a virtual currency transaction taking place last summer would be based on currency value at the time rather than a currency's current trading price.)
Additionally, the IRS said that it will classify companies who facilitate Bitcoin (and other virtual currency transactions) as third-party settlement (TPSO) organizations for tax purposes, placing a classification on the brokers who help conduct virtual currency transactions between merchants and end-users.
The classification comes as many Americans are preparing to file their federal and state income taxes ahead of the 15 April filing deadline.
Government classifications of cryptocurrencies have been a matter of debate and speculation in recent months. Bitcoin in particular has seen prices rise and fall with the release of government decrees and classifications regarding the virtual currency.
Bitcoin markets reacted to the IRS release with little outrage or surprise. The Coindesk Bitcoin Price Index remained (relatively) stable over the course of the day before and after the announcement. The Bitcoin Foundation has yet to offer its two cents (or .00003BTC) on the matter. ®
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Crispy Chocolate Chip Bacon Cookies
For the bacon
10 slices thick-cut bacon
brown sugar
For the cookie dough
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
8 tablespoons trans-fat free shortening (I use Spectrum Organic)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
About 2-3 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
To prepare the bacon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Arrange bacon slices in a single layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Scatter two teaspoons of brown sugar down each strip. Place baking sheet into the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn bacon over, then brush each with the juices on the baking sheet. Place back into the oven and continue to bake until the bacon is crisp and the color has darkened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, turn oven off and place strips onto a wire rack to cool completely. When cool, chop into pieces.
To prepare the cookie dough
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and shortening until creamy. Add sugars and mix until smooth. Mix in egg, vanilla and vinegar. Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped bacon. Cover dough and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight (preferred).
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Drop dough using a tablespoon cookie scoop onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Place into the oven and bake until the cookies are golden, about 12 to 14 minutes. Remove and cool cookies on the pan for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Makes about 54 cookies.
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This week in indie and other games of interest, we have an update on Gray Matter, some free-to-play titles, and a couple demos for you to try out. Also of note: Iceberg Interactive's announced the release of the bundle British Horror Pack consisting of Dark Fall: The Journal Classic Edition, Dark Fall: Lights Out The […]
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Q: What can I do to reduce or remove cattails from my pond?
Ryan – Bradford, PA
A: Cattails, when left unchecked, can proliferate and take over a pond or lake in no time. These common aquatic plants grow from 3 to 10 feet tall in dense colonies around the margins of ponds and lakes. In the spring, the green strap-like foliage grows from large, creeping, below-the-ground rhizomes. As the seasons progress, the cattail's leaves and spikes – or the plant's brown cylindrical flower – grow. And when the flowers open and let loose their cottony seeds, the cattails spread and propagate new plants throughout the lake.
Cattails can indeed be a nuisance. Granted, a small, managed area of cattails will provide an ideal habitat for amphibians, insects, birds and fish, as well as helping to prevent erosion. But too many of these plants can create an unappealing look and begin to transform a healthy lake or pond into marshland.
Controlling cattails involves a simple three-step process: You'll need to spray an herbicide to kill the plants themselves, cut the leaves and spikes down and remove them, and retreat as necessary.
Step 1: Treat the Plants
The most common way to control cattails is to apply an EPA-registered herbicide and surfactant product, like Shoreline Defense®, using a pressurized pond sprayer, such as the The Pond Guy® Pond Sprayer. Read the product labels for proper dosage rates for your size lake. To treat a 2,500-square-foot area of weeds, mix 8 ounces of Shoreline Defense® with 2 gallons of water and 4 ounces of Treatment Booster™ Plus, pour into pond sprayer and apply onto actively growing plants and at least 18 inches above the water surface where the cattails are growing. Allow the mixture to absorb into the plant and the root system, which is the most difficult part of the plant to kill, for one to two weeks.
Step 2: Cut, Remove the Stalks
Once the herbicide has had a chance to soak into the cattail's root system, the plant will turn brown and become limp. At this point, you should remove the stalks. Doing so prevents muck accumulation, and it also makes it easier to treat and remove new cattails in the future as they will come up between the dead stalks. Cut the stalks using the Weed Cutter or the Jenlis Weed Razer™ Pro Aquatic Weed Cutter at the base of the plants, allowing for easier removal with your Rake.
Step 3: Retreat as Needed
To completely eradicate cattails in a pond, this process may need to be repeated – and repeated and repeated because not all cattail roots will be killed by one treatment. But once you have the plants under control, they can make a nice addition to your landscape and encourage wildlife to call your pond or lake home. Just don't let the cattails take over again!
Pond Talk: How large of an area do you have in your lake or pond that's devoted to cattails?
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