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Today, the Bears press corps asked Marshall's teammate, linebacker Lance Briggs, about what Marshall had said. Briggs told them he had heard of no such thing. If players really were using Viagra, Briggs said, "There would be a lot of dangerous boners on the field." We'd sooner trust Briggs than Marshall—Bears linebackers know from Dicks.


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|Can you see me? I certainly look different back then (Hint: the red hair is there, albeit dark red)
I seem to be walking down Army Memory Lane quite a lot recently, but it was a big part of my life. A part I want to share with my children and their children as well.
I joined the Army as a Private First Class (PFC), and after a year or so of believing that I wanted to be an officer, I came to realize that I wanted to be a Noncommissioned Officer. A sergeant. I eventually got to my promotion board (that's another post which I plan to do in April) and then on to the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC). I was stationed in San Antonio, Texas when I needed to go to PLDC, so I was sent to the nearest Army post which happened to be Fort Hood (ironically enough where I am now!).
I was a little scared when I went. I had a horrible fear of failure. I wasn't afraid of the academic learning. I could do that, no worries. I was afraid of the practical, field-work. I was stationed at a unit that didn't go to the field. While it was a great assignment to gain some very good technical experience in my job it wasn't the best job for gaining tactical experience, and that's what a good portion of PLDC would be about.
I guess I was a little insecure with my experiences, but I had great leaders and they prepared me well. I was at PLDC from the end of January to the end of February 1999. There were three moments that stand out in my mind from my short four weeks at this school. The first was during our field exercise. It was pretty cold out so the cadre set up fire barrels and we stood around the fire in the dark with coffee made from our MREs. We held our canteen cups over the fire to warm it up. It sounds like a silly, trivial thing to remember, but it was a lot of fun being able to take some time and just talk with classmates.
The second was on the last day of our field exercise. It was the day that we were heading back in for recovery. We had gone well over 24 hours without sleep and we were tired. My cadre called me over and told me that I was the Honor Graduate for the class. I just stood there and stared straight ahead and said, "Huh?" The words weren't making sense to me. My brain wasn't working. They repeated it and I just said "Oh. OK." They told me to head back to my tent. Like the obedient Soldier I was, I did just that. I sat there outside my small tent with my M16 in my hands and just stared at the grass in front of me. I stared and the grass STARTED TO GROW! I am not joking, my mind was so tired and I was so out of it that I actually was hallucinating. I started giggling and then a couple cadre members (after asking what I was giggling about) told me to go to sleep. I did and it wasn't until I woke up an hour or so later that what they told me sank in. I was Honor Graduate. That was the #2 graduate in a class of about 100 (the #1 person was called the Distinguished Honor Graduate). I was excited. I hadn't let my unit down. My fear of failure was for nothing...or at least it drove me to succeed.
The last significant memory I have of PLDC was graduation. My Battalion Commander, the acting Sergeant Major, and my Platoon Sergeant were coming to the graduation. There may have been one or two other minions that came out with them, but I was excited that these leaders (mostly my Platoon Sergeant, who was so awesome!) were going to be there, and I was giving the commencement speech. There were technically 2 graduations and the way they split the graduations up, the Distinguished Honor Graduate was giving the speech in the afternoon graduation so I was giving the morning speech. Why was this memorable? Because the speech was written by the NCO Academy and my Battalion Commander thought I had written it and she congratulated me for giving such a great speech. Why does this stick out? Well, I despised my Battalion Commander and saying something along the lines of, "Thanks ma'am, but I didn't write it." just to make her seem foolish is a highlight any day of the week. You'll discover the reason for my animosity toward this woman in the April post I alluded to. It should be a pretty good one.
The picture at the top of the post was just of the students in my actual classroom. Sure we had about 100 Soldiers in the PLDC "class," but we had to be separated into groups so they could teach us better. I had fun with these Soldiers, but sadly, I don't remember their names. Even though their names elude me right now, they were a significant part of that experience that was PLDC. We shared experiences and supported each other during our time at school, and that school, for most of us, was the final obstacle we had to go through to become Sergeants. No longer the followers, but expected to be the leaders. No pressure though....

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Chestnut Meadow is a family run camping & caravan park where we strive to ensure that all visitors can come and enjoy it's amenities and surroundings.
Our aim is to ensure your stay is as relaxing as possible and we will assist guests in all ways possible during the planning of your stay and whilst you are actually visiting us. We will be more than happy to help wherever possible.
- We cater for touring caravans, motor-homes (max 28 ft) and tents.
- Our web-site is easily accessible and has been designed to be clear and concise - www.chestnutmeadow.co.uk.
- We can communicate with customers via telephone, fax, and e-mail.
- A copy of this access statement can be posted, faxed or e-mailed if required.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
- The Park Reception area has a hard-standing parking area which is clearly signed for new arrivals.
- Once registered at reception, guests can access the park via an electronic barrier operated by a swipe card.
- There is a tarmac ring road to allow ease of access to all pitches and movement around the site.
Main Entrance & Reception
- Reception is located right next to the site entrance.
- There is a ramped access to Reception for access for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
- The reception doorway has ample access for a wheelchair to access.
- Accessible parking bays are provided outside reception for use whilst in reception.
- Tourist Information is available from reception, including emergency service contact numbers.
- Office hours are 8.00am to 6.00pm (Times do vary in winter and at peak times).
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- All of our buildings are ground floor and all are accessible without the use of steps.
- Non-slip floor surfaces have been used in all buildings.
- Fire exits are clearly marked.
Indoor Games Hall
- An indoor games hall is provided for enjoyment by all.
- The games hall is open between 10.00am and 8.00pm.
- We have 2x Table Tennis tables, 3x Football Tables and a Giant Connect 4 game.
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- The footpaths leading to the toilet block are level and are lit at night.
- The flooring in all areas of the toilet block is a non-slip surface.
- There is a seperate disabled shower and washroom facility, complete with shower, sink, toilet and grab rails.
- There is a seperate family washroom with shower, toilet. sink and baby-changing facility.
- In the ladies toilet area there are 4 showers, 4 private wash cubicles, 6 toilets and 4 open wash sinks. There is also a baby-changing area and hand and hair dryers.
- In the mens toilet area there are 4 showers, 4 private wash cubicles, 4 toilets, 4 urinals and 4 open wash sinks. There are also hand dryers and a hair dryer.
- The toilet block is heated in all areas during winter operation.
- A launderette is located next to the shop / reception building at the entrance to the site.
- The access is stepped, a laundry service is available for those who have difficulty with this access, please enquire at reception.
- There are 2 drying machines, 1 washer, 2 handwashing sinks and an iron and ironing board.
- All machines are coin operated.
- The floor surface is non-slip.
- The shop is located within reception.
- The shop is well lit and space has been allowed for ease of access.
- There are 2 drying machines, 1 washer, 2 handwashing sinks and an iron and ironing board.
- Our shop sells general foods, confectionary toys, camping accessories, toiletries, ice cream and a few household items
- Bottled gas is available.
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- The outdoor childrens play area is located in front of the games hall building.
- The play area takes the form of an activity trail.
- Safety surfacing has been installed in areas recommended.
- The play area has been designed to minimise all potential dangers with minimal fall heights.
- The play area is fenced to prevent animals entering and children running into the road, access is via a gated entrance.
Touring Facilities
- Touring pitches are clearly marked.
- Some pitches are fully-serviced with hard-standing, electric, water and drainage to the pitch, some just hard-standing with electric and the rest are grass with or without electric.
- Our hard-standing pitches are recycled plastic grids laid on a sub-base with grass growing back through, so they do appear like grass pitches.
- 16 amp Electric Hook-Up included on all pitches
- All of our pitches are 13m wide to allow plenty of space for all.
- There are 2 chemical toilet points at the rear of the mens toilet block.
- There are 4 drinking and waste water service areas around the site.
- There are 5 bin areas for refuse and recycling around the site.
- The site has full recycling facilities.
Additional Information
- The nearest public payphone is adjacent to the launderette by the site entrance.
- Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead on site. We do not have a dog walk but there is a footpath by the site that leads to Highwoods, 82 acres of open woodland. All dog mess should be placed in the bins provided.
- The nearest bus stop is at the end of the access lane, approximately 500 metres.
- Maps of the park are available from reception.
- If emergency services are required please dial 999 and give them the site address and your name and pitch number. Then alert a member of staff at reception or if out of hours via the Warden Intercom located on the front of the Reception.
Address: Chestnut Meadow Camping & Caravan ParkNinfield Road
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This time of year, "thankfulness" and "gratitude" are terms folks throw around so much that they almost become greeting card platitudes.
Maybe people mean it, maybe they don't.
Doctors have linked the concept of gratitude to inner peace, even physical well-being. It's at least true that there are people quietly living with real thankfulness, though they might not use that word. It's just life lived, something that warms them from the inside and maybe helps them sleep through the night.
These are the stories of five people like that in Baltimore. They've all overcome challenges and tasted personal triumph.
These men and women, show Thanksgiving is sweet, personal and real, maybe even a way of life.
Angel Carpenter, 92Q radio personality
Angel Carpenter didn't know little girls weren't supposed to to go to sleep at night with no parents in the house. Or see junkies shooting up. Or to be having sex as young as 9.
That's just how it was growing up in Lafayette Courts, an eastside public housing development. Carpenter's father was gone, her mother addicted to drugs and largely preoccupied with finding them, her older brothers fending for themselves.
"It was kind of just me," she says. "On my own."
Though her mother was an addict — a fact she corroborates — she gave Carpenter one thing to hold on to: Only the strong survive. Carpenter took it to heart, steeling herself to get to school most days, pass her classes and step around the junkies in the Lafayette Court hallways.
Her friends' families let her stay over sometimes and made sure she occasionally got a good meal. She sold candy at school to have some money in her pocket. Teachers saw her potential and also tried to help.
Despite her given name, Carpenter was no angel. She got suspended. She stole. But she steered clear of real trouble and, as she puts it, did what she needed to do: "I got things done."
"There were no opportunities there just sitting waiting for you to grab ahold of," she says. "But I always knew I wasn't going to stay here in the Lafayette projects forever. I wanted to get out and be that example. So people would say, 'Hey, look at Angel. She did it. I could do it, too.' "
Carpenter says that by the time she hit her teens, her mother had straightened out her life. Part of what helped her do it was seeing how well her daughter had managed on her own.
Carpenter got into Howard University, graduating with honors in 2006. She started in radio right out of school, worked her way up, and now, at 27, she's known in Baltimore as AngelBaby, an on-air personality at Baltimore's 92Q.
She just founded an organization called Urban Artemis to help empower young women in Baltimore.
"It's for the same young girls who are a victim of their circumstances," she says. "To show them how not to be."
City Councilman Nick J. Mosby
Nick Mosby remembers the night Kurt Schmoke was elected mayor. It was 1987, and Mosby was years away from being eligible to vote, but he can picture the candidate's red, green and black campaign materials and how it seemed like a party at home as his mother watched the results, realizing her city had, for the first time, elected a black mayor.
Mosby's mother, Eunice Orange, a career clerk at the Social Security Administration, didn't have the money or the time to get involved in politics but felt its power to create change. She'd bring her son into the voting booth with her, letting him pull the lever; and if it was a race she wasn't familiar with, he could pick the name.
Just a third-grader during Schmoke's victory, Mosby started telling everyone he met that he wanted to be a public servant with an office in that grand white building on Holliday Street.
"I'd tell kids, 'That's going to be my office,' " says Mosby. 'And they'd say, 'What's that?' I'd tell them, 'City Hall.' "
Mosby's mother never laughed at any of this.
'If I told her I would be the head of the UN or if I told her I was going to own every NFL team, she believed me," Mosby says. "There was nothing my mother didn't believe I could do."
The first time Mosby ran for office — City Council in 2007 — his mother was his first and largest campaign contributor, writing him a check for for $800, money she'd saved for months. When he lost, she was still proud. He'd come in fourth out of 12.
He was at her bedside when she died in 2010. It was a sudden thing, an infection that had taken a turn. She held his hand, and he grabbed onto her forearm as she slipped away.
That next year, he considered running again. It would be an uphill battle, against a seemingly entrenched incumbent. He'd probably lose. But he thought about what his mom might tell him.
"She'd say, 'Baby, you could win.' "
Lynn Edwards, owner of Charm City Dogs
A dog was always in Lynn Edwards' life. At least one.
She was all but raised at the upstate New York shelter where her mother worked. When she was old enough, Edwards would also bring home dogs and cats. And even though she later worked full time in mental health, her down time was always spent volunteering at rescue shelters, pet-sitting, taking a few hours in a vet's office.
When people took an interest in her homemade dog treats, Edwards thought she had a way to make her passion a career. In the late 1990s, she launched Baltimore Dog Bakery with a co-worker, keeping their day jobs but baking late at night and on the weekends, and finding time to hustle treats to gourmet markets and pet boutiques.
Orders rolled in. They perfected the recipes. They moved from Edwards' basement to a bigger spot and than an even bigger one. But with no experience and no business plan, they weren't making a dime.
First her parter bowed out. Edwards eventually realized she had to, too.
More than a decade passed. The woman who bought Edwards' share of the bakery turned things around. And Edwards kept working, dreams shelved, until her husband suggested they buy a local pet-boarding business.
"I was never going to ask him to risk everything to buy a business," she says, "But he said, 'Why don't we just do it?' "
Edwards has run Charm City Dogs for less than a year. It's noisy and messy and crazy — hard, dirty work. She couldn't be happier. At 49, she found her calling.
"Doing what you really, really want to do is very frightening," she says. "We don't know it's going to be stable and all of that. We just know that we're doing it. And I know that because this is what I always wanted to do. ... That's what it takes to do it right."
Filmmaker Sheldon Candis
Sunday nights meant dinner at Bennigan's and then a movie at the Inner Harbor for Sheldon Candis and his parents. Sometimes his dad would even pull him out of school for a movie — even ones he was too young to see, like "Purple Rain" and "The Fly."
"I wanted to be a part of that," Candis says. "I was so fascinated by those films."
No surprise, then, that years later his parents were driving him across the country to attend film school at the University of Southern California. Yet when Candis graduated, his desire to make movies still burning, he could only file them: He got an entry-level job in the basement archive of a cable TV channel.
Then it was clinging to scaffolding to hang Christmas lights at a mall, pushing a 75-pound fan up a hill for a Jennifer Lopez video and sweeping up what he's pretty sure was human feces outside a Grammy Award-winning rapper's trailer. He did score one directing gig — artfully moving cameras between a host and the Home Shopping Network goods she was hawking.
Eight years out of film school, Candis' parents wanted him home for the holidays. He couldn't face them.
"You're broke. It's not happening. And what happens is you stop going home for Thanksgiving. You stop going home for Christmas," he says. "You don't have the money to get there. And you haven't achieved what you told everyone you were going to achieve. Your family offers to pool up money to buy you a ticket, but you just don't want to go home because you feel like you failed."
He started to sour on movies, wondering whether he was destined to be the guy who could only watch them, never make them.
But his favorite movie wasn't "Rocky" for nothing.
The screenplay Candis and his writing partner had worked on during all of those discouraging jobs finally gelled, and he sold people on it. "LUV," loosely based on Candis' life in Baltimore, debuted this year at Sundance Film Festival. Starring Charles S. Dutton, Common, Dennis Haysbert and Danny Glover, it's expected to be released in theaters next year.
"We're all going after the endgame, but it's about you being about to navigate the journey and survive the journey that makes you a successful person," he says. "It is a very, very tough journey."
Mary Beth Marsden, host, WBAL Radio and former WMAR anchor
A mother knows when something isn't quite right. When her youngest child's words weren't coming and she was acting out, Mary Beth Marsden knew. But it didn't make it any easier at the doctor's office, hearing the diagnosis and that one word that Marsden could barely stomach.
"My first reaction was, I want to say devastated, but that's too simple," she says. "The word echoed in my head. I was numb. It was a very controlled emotional breakdown."
Grief followed. And a fair bit of denial. Guilt and anger, too. Then a realigning of a mother's hopes.
"It was a letting-go of expectations that we really never knew we had," she says. "It turns out you have them in the back of your mind, and you have to let them go and rethink what the future means."
Marsden read books, talked to other parents and found programs that worked for her little girl.
Her daughter, she says, is doing great now — thriving, actually — enrolled in elementary school and taking the typical classes with the help of an aide.
Marsden will tell you she's improved, too. She's a better person with more purpose.
"I've become a much less judgmental person, I've become a more soulful person. I have let go of thinking that I can control my world and the world around me," she says. "My eyes are opened in a different way."
She has launched a website for parents, Real Look Autism, where people can watch videos of different autism therapies to see what might work for their child. A "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book she's co-editing for parents of children with austim and Asperger's syndrome is due to come out in April.
This time of year, "thankfulness" and "gratitude" are terms folks throw around so much that they almost become greeting card platitudes.


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Lea Michele wows the crowd in hot pink at the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Exposition Center on Sunday (January 27) in Los Angeles.
The 26-year-old actress wore a strapless Valentino dress, Jennifer Meyer jewelry, Jimmy Choo shoes, and Fendi bag.
"So excited to be wearing the amazing Valentino…" Lea tweeted en route to the carpet.
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WHO already has a system in place for the assessment of national regulatory authorities, which are the bodies responsible for ensuring that pharmaceuticals and biological products such as vaccines meet international standards of quality and safety. The assessment helps the authorities to recognize gaps in their critical functions and to identify solutions.
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Coming from the east, Highway 90 makes for an interesting, scenic drive to Marfa. Plan your fuel stops wisely, as it's possible to go almost 200 miles between cities. Highway 90 takes in a couple of all-but-ghost towns along the way, as well as the Trans-Pecos crossing and some breathtaking scenery. Travelers in more of a hurry may prefer to take Interstate 10 to Highway 67 (from the east) or Highway 90 (from the west) straight into Marfa.
The nearest airport is in El Paso, 190 miles west.
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Visitors will need their own transportation to reach most of the sights in Marfa, although many of the art galleries and restaurants are within walking distance of each other on the main drag in town, between the Presidio County Courthouse and the Marfa post office.
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Visitors should consider planning their trip when the town is most active - between Wednesday and Saturday, when many local shops, restaurants and attractions are open.
For many visitors, the mysterious Marfa Lights are the main attraction. There is a viewing platform several miles east of the city on Route 67. After dark, the famed lights may appear...or they may not. Theories have been put forward as to their origin, but none have been conclusive; there is no way to predict whether they will appear on any given night. Visitors determined to catch a glimpse of the eerie, dancing orbs may have to set aside a couple of nights and wish for luck.
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- Tornado Watch- (Conditions conducive to the formation of tornadoes).Be sure all persons know actions to take if the situation changes to a tornado warning or a tornado funnel is sighted. Be sure that no physical restrictions exist that would prevent movement to the nearest safe area. (Locked doors, blocked aisles, etc.) If in a frame or sheet metal building and conditions permit, move to a brick or stone building for added protection. Department personnel should monitor the radio or watch the sky/weather for deteriorating conditions.
- Tornado Warning - (Tornado sighted in area: City Emergency Siren will sound). Seek shelter immediately. Move to basement or first floor of multistory buildings or to the shelter areas in the buildings listed below. Because of possible power failures, avoid using elevators. Avoid glassed-in areas. Inner hallways are normally safe. If unable to move to a building shelter, move to the lowest or most depressed ground area available. Remain sheltered until radio stations announce that severe weather conditions no longer exist or the all clear emergency siren signal sounds.
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COMMENTARY| Laura Godfrey & Leilani Martinez, GSA
In his article, Larry Freed talks about hearing the voice of the customer to have a successful multilingual online presence. Larry is right on point. Customer feedback is an integral part of every phase of Web site development. But should best practices for building a Web site in other languages be solely based on customer satisfaction? Not necessarily. As in most cases, there is more to the story.
To build a successful multilingual site, organizations need to commit to developing a multilingual strategy that is fully integrated into their overall online presence. That's been our experience managing GobiernoUSA.gov, the Spanish counterpart to the General Services Administration's people-centered Web site, USA.gov.
Success hinges on a single word: strategy. The same principles that apply to building a site in English apply to building sites in other languages. A well-thought-out information architecture, organization, and look and feel are keys to any site in any language. Web sites need to make sense to their users.
Agencies too often overlook a key step to better multilingual sites
The users, no matter what language they speak, are the best resource for knowing what improvements to make to a Web site.
There are well-established best practices for driving traffic to multilingual sites and increasing the satisfaction of multilingual audiences. Whether your organization already maintains a multilingual site or has just been tasked with building an online presence in another language, consider the following guidelines.
Develop an overall strategy. Make your multilingual site an integral part of the overall online presence. Work in conjunction with the English site to ensure that both sites provide a comparable user experience and are part of the overall communications plan.
Create a presence. Start small and grow as resources allow. Determine what information is crucial to your visitors and begin there. It might not be necessary to create an entire site in other languages but rather to provide the information most needed. This can change depending on targeted geographical areas.
Understand the culture. Upfront audience research will save time, money and lead to the content users need. GobiernoUSA.gov serves a predominantly Hispanic audience that prefers information in Spanish. Although both sites have the same structure and look and feel, GobiernoUSA.gov has content, images and color schemes that resonate with Hispanics.
Maintain the Web site. Update content in other languages frequently, paying special attention to information that might be timely to the demographic the site serves.
Don't keep it a secret. Make sure to have a marketing plan that is part of the overall strategy to market the English language sister site or counterpart. You spent resources and time creating this presence, now let people know that you are responding to their needs. Listen to their feedback, improve and market some more.
Think of the government as one entity. Users are not concerned with branches of government, or federal versus state and local government. When they need information from the government, they want to find it quickly, in one place, and in a way they can understand. Make the information available, easy to find and in plain language.
Learn from others. Look at sites that have successfully achieved a multilingual online presence and capitalize on their success. Adopt designs and content schemes that are proven to work. Check the Top 10 Best Practices for Multilingual Web sites published on Webcontent.gov, the federal government Web site for content managers.
Understanding the needs of your audience is probably the most important tool in building a successful multilingual site. Research, integrate, create, maintain, and market your site. Follow these simple steps, and you will be on your way to achieving customer satisfaction.
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ST. LOUIS — Saint Louis University's new Center for Endometriosis at SSM St. Mary's Health Center offers new treatment options — including potentially curative minimally invasive laser excision surgery — to women who suffer from a common condition that can cause pain and infertility.
|Dr. Patrick Yeung directs SLU's Center for Endometriosis at SSM St. Mary's.
"Women with pelvic pain are often written off, given pain medications, and told what they're experiencing is normal," said Patrick Yeung, M.D., a SLUCare gynecologist who specializes in treating endometriosis. "It's a real disservice. A woman doubling over in the fetal position on the floor with pain during her period, missing work or school — that's not normal."
Common problem
A U.S. study showed that endometriosis is under-diagnosed, taking up to 12 years until a surgical diagnosis is achieved. Endometriosis is estimated to affect 1 out of every 10 women in their childbearing years, including 5 million U.S. teenagers.
While not all pelvic pain is caused by endometriosis, pain is the most common symptom of endometriosis, Yeung noted. Many do not realize they have the condition and consequently do not seek treatment for their pain. In addition to pelvic pain, endometriosis can be associated with other symptoms including painful bowel movements or cramping, pain with intercourse and fatigue.
Between 25 to 65 percent of women with endometriosis have fertility problems.
Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that normally lines the inside of a woman's uterus and shed during her menstrual period is found implanted in another part of her body, where it does not belong.
Research findings
Earlier this summer, Yeung published research that defies current medical thinking — namely, many believe that endometriosis always comes back, particularly in teenagers, despite surgical or medical treatments to manage it. Laparoscopic (or minimally invasive surgery) excision was performed using a carbon dioxide laser by experts with experience in recognizing common and subtle forms of endometriosis. They removed lesions caused by endometriosis in a group of 20 teenagers.
Almost half of the teens were checked an average of two years, and up to five years, after the procedure, and Yeung said none were found to have endometriosis. Overall, their symptoms of pain were much better, and their quality of life was significantly improved.
Of note, after the procedure, only a third of the teens took hormones, which are commonly prescribed after surgery to slow or stop the growth of endometriosis that is thought to have been missed or always comes back. This means the majority (two-thirds) of the patients took no hormones after surgery, and still none had endometriosis on second look.
"My research showed that excision is clearly part of a plan to manage endometriosis, findings that we incorporate in caring for patients at the Center for Endometriosis," Yeung said.
Innovative approach
Most gynecologists who treat endometriosis do so by trying to destroy the implants with energy, called ablation. This approach, Yeung said, treats only the tip of the iceberg because endometriosis can invade deeper. In contrast, Yeung treats endometriosis using excision, which cuts out the implants entirely, and sends all specimens to pathology to confirm the disease.
"Used in the hands of a trained and experienced physician, laparoscopic excision has the potential to eradicate the disease, which has important implications in preserving fertility for women who have endometriosis," Yeung said.
SLU's Center for Endometriosis at SSM St. Mary's is the first in the region to excise endometriosis with a carbon dioxide laser. The laparoscopic procedure is minimally invasive — requiring only a tiny incision through the naval and two small incisions below the bikini line. Patients usually go home the same day, and within a week or two are back to work or school.
Dr. Yeung's background
Yeung, who founded and directs the new Center for Endometriosis, comes to Saint Louis University and SSM St. Mary's Health Center with extensive experience in treating endometriosis. Before joining SLU this summer, Yeung founded Duke University's Center for Endometriosis Research & Treatment, which he directed for three years. Yeung will continue his research at SLU improving laparoscopic excision for treating endometriosis; developing ways to reduce adhesions, which is scar tissue that occurs after surgery; and ultimately trying to find a real cure or vaccine for the disease.
Yeung received his medical degree from Queen's University in Ontario, Canada, and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Georgetown University. He also completed a one-year fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at the University of Louisville, and had advanced training in the laparoscopic excision of endometriosis using the carbon dioxide laser at the Center for Endometriosis Care in Atlanta.
Learn more about the Saint Louis University Center for Endometriosis.
Read about the center in the online edition of the St. Louis Business Journal.
Read a St. Louis Post-Dispatch article about one teen's struggle with endometriosis.


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Let's say I live another 30 years. You are correct that the interest would accrue much faster than the appreciation of the house. In that case, the bank would probably be upside down on the mortgage. So, my brother would give the house back to the mortgage company without any stain on his credit. The bank charges a 1.25 % fee added on to the mortgage rate to protect themselves of that occurrence. In other words, the bank buys protection. The bank will not come out on the short end of the stick.
There are a bunch of myths and misconceptions about a reverse mortgage. In the last couple of years, the rules and regulations have been tightened up.
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From ancient ruins to active volcanoes, get off the beaten track and discover extraordinary Central America. Make sure your passport has space because this exciting 33-day trip hits most of Central America, as it covers tropical rainforests, volcanoes, colonial cities, and all the breathtaking scenery in between. Explore Indigenous Mayan villages and soak in the region's incredible culture. Our CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) will ensure your accommodation and transportation are covered — so you can choose the activities and sights that interest you most — the adventure is yours to choose!
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Life Monteverde Experience, Monteverde
Your G for Good Moment: Posadas Mayas Homestay, San Juan La Laguna
Your G for Good Moment: Belize Bike with Purpose Tour, Caye Caulker
Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
Your Discover Moment: Monteverde
Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala
Your Big Night Out Moment: Antigua Guatemala
Your Discover Moment: San Ignacio
Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker. Guided tour of Tikal. Orientation walk in Antigua. Beach time in Santa Teresa and Mahahual. Free time in La Fortuna, Monteverde, Cerro Verde and Suchitoto. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Bliss out on Costa Rican beaches, walk the colonial streets of colourful Antigua, experience an overnight homestay in Guatemala, explore Mayan ruins, visit six countries in a month.
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.
Itinerary Notes
Due to recent political protests, we have rerouted this itinerary to avoid Nicaragua for all departures through Dec 31, 2019. See the full itinerary for details of the changes.
Important Notes
1. As this trip crosses national borders, please be prepared to pay some border fees for certain countries ranging from $1 to $30 USD. Please check with your local embassy or consulate for up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.
Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.
It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering Nicaragua if you have travelled to certain countries with Yellow Fever risk prior to arriving. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area.
Group Leader Description
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a G Adventures representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use 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.
Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 14.
Meals Included
2 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Local bus, boat, van, taxi, ferry, walking.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Simple hotels/hostels (29 nts, most multi-share), homestay (1 nt), glamping (2 nts).
About Accommodation
Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights we use multi-share accommodation, on a single-sex basis (typically 4-6 people per room). We have specifically chosen unique accommodations to give local flavour to your trip.
Couples: Please note that due to the variety of accommodation used in Central America, couples will be split into separate rooms when we use multi-share hostels. Pending availability, couples may be able to pay extra while on tour to have their own room in some destinations.
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
If you have paid in advance for an arrival transfer, a G Adventures representative will be at the airport to meet you. If for any reason you are not met at the airport, please call our local support line. If you are unable to make contact for whatever reason, please make your way to the joining point hotel via taxi.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned for that day other then your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time. Similarly the last day is a departure day during which no activities have been planned.
A G Adventures Representative will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel so you have all the necessary information regarding the meeting time. If you arrive late, s/he 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, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and 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 either the G Adventures Local Operator (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
G Adventures Office San Jose, Costa Rica
During Office hours (Weekdays 9am-5pm Local Time): +506 4001 8474
After hours emergency number: +506 8322 9140
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, 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
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage.
Packing List
Costa Rica Water Activities:
• Drybag (Will help keep cameras and essentials dry)
• Sport Sandals or Water Shoes (if you plan to do waterfall rappelling and/or rafting)
• 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
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
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.
As of November 1st, 2007, the Costa Rica government, requires those entering Costa Rica from certain countries in South America and Sub-Sahara Africa, to have an International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever. Those affected countries are: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, French Guiana and Venezuela.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure.
Effective January 1st, 2018, those traveling to Nicaragua from Panama via Costa Rica will now be asked to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination at border crossings.
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 currency in Costa Rica is the Colon (CRC), in Nicaragua the Cordoba (NIO), in Honduras the Lempira (HNL), in Guatemala the Quetzal (QTQ), in Mexico is the Peso (MXN), in Belize the Dollar (BZD).
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances. Visa cards are the most widely accepted cards. While ATMs are widely available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work in Latin America. Check with your bank.
You should be aware that to purchase products or services on a credit card a fee of 5%-10% usually applies.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of US dollars cash and cards is best. Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
We do not recommend you bring travellers cheques, as it is very difficult to exchange them in each country.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE TIP: Please be advised that slightly torn notes, notes that have been heavily marked or are faded may be difficult to exchange. It is best to bring notes in fairly good condition, in denominations lower than 100USD (or equivalent).
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!
Departure Tax
Costa Rica exit tax: $8USD
Nicaragua entrance tax: $13USD
Nicaragua exit tax: $2USD
Honduras entrance tax: $3USD
Honduras exit tax: $3USD
Guatemala entrance tax: 10Q ($1.25USD)
Guatemala exit tax: 10Q ($1.25USD)
Belize entrance tax: free
Belize exit tax: BZ$40 or US$20
Border Fees must be paid in full at the time of entry and exit and are subject to change without prior notice.
It is customary in Latin America to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, 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 several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $5-10 USD per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-25 USD per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities
- Baldi Hot Springs Soak (64USD per person)
- Arenal Horseback Riding (66-68USD per person)
- Mountain Biking (79USD per person)
- Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (90USD per person)
- Whitewater Rafting (61-86USD per person)
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour (60USD per person)
La Fortuna
- La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (15USD per person)
- Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle
- Birdwatching
- Venado Caves Exploration (78USD per person)
- Ziplining (50USD per person)
- Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit (17USD per person)
- Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (35USD per person)
Santa Teresa
- Swimming
- Santa Teresa Surf Lesson
- Sunset Grill Party (35USD per person)
- Montezuma Day Tour (55USD per person)
- Cabo Blanco Boat Ride (180-210USD per group)
- Snorkelling
Cerro Verde
- Santa Ana Volcano Hike
- Luna Jaguar Hot Springs Visit (45USD per person)
- Copán Ruins Guided Tour (25USD per person)
- Horseback Riding (25USD per person)
- Pacaya Volcano Hike
Antigua Guatemala
- Cycling (30-50USD per person)
- Finca Filidelfia Coffee Tour (18-25USD per person)
- Finca Valhalla Visit (5-10USD per person)
- Massage (30-60USD per person)
- Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
- Elizabeth Bell Walking Tour (25USD per person)
- Acatenango Volcano Climb (50-85USD per person)
- Salsa Lesson (5-12USD per person)
- Massage
San Juan La Laguna
- Shopping
Rio Dulce
- Horseback Riding Rio Dulce
- Sunrise Monkey Kayak (23-31USD per person)
- San Felipe Fort Visit (5USD per person)
- Natural Hot Waterfall Visit (20-35USD per person)
- Scenic Boat Ride to Livingston (35USD per person)
- Chocón-Machacas Nature Reserve Hike
Actun Tunichil Muknal
- Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (90USD per person)
Blue Hole National Park
- Crystal Cave Visit (90USD per person)
Barton Creek
- Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (50-75USD per person)
- Caracol Ruins Tour (95USD per person)
Mountain Pine Ridge
- Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve Visit (75USD per person)
- Xunantunich Visit (5USD per person)
Caye Caulker
- Hol Chan Snorkel Tour (35-70USD per person)
- Blue Hole National Monument Dive (200-250USD per person)
- Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (35USD per person)
- Guided Kayak Trip (25USD per person)
- Fishing (200USD per group)
- Bike with Purpose Rental (7-30USD per person)
- Blue Hole National Park Flight (180-250USD per person)
Playa del Carmen
- Coco Bongo Disco and Show (70-75USD per person)
- Tequila Tasting (850-1100MXN per person)
- Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Canal Float (40USD per person)
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
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Trip Specific Safety
Like any city where tourism is on the increase, crime also tends to increase and while San José is not a noticeably dangerous city, there are certain precautions you should take. Make sure that you are aware of your things at all times and don't go out carrying expensive gear or jewellery.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
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Minimum Age
Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.
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.
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Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
Day 1: San José
Arrive at any time. Check into our hotel and enjoy the city. Please try to arrive before 6pm for an important group meeting where you can meet the Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and the other group members.
Amid the hustle and bustle of this busy capital, San José has beautiful parks, museums and an ornate National Theatre. Enjoy the view of the surrounding lush mountains from the downtown streets, head to the central plaza, shop for souvenirs and pass the time people-watching.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2: San José/La Fortuna
La Fortuna, the town near the Arenal Volcano, is an excellent base for adventure. Hike the area's nature trails, swim in chilly La Fortuna waterfall, or join a canopy tour and catch a bird's eye view of the forest greenery. Take an unforgettable night hike around the foot of the volcano, accompanied by a soundtrack of monkeys and the rumblings of the volcano.
Other optional activities include: full-day Class III & IV white water rafting on the Balsa or Toro Rivers, mountain biking, caving, horseback riding, or a tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Like much of Costa Rica, the area is a birders' paradise, with over 600 species as permanent residents.
After a long day of exploring, the Baldi Hot Springs might just be the answer for your tired muscles. Soak in one of the natural thermal baths and hope the clouds part long enough for a glimpse of Arenal´s slopes.
Local bus (3.00-5.00 hours, 150km)
Day 3: La Fortuna
Get your adrenaline pumping and pre-book the Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 4: Day 5 La Fortuna/Monteverde
Costa Rica is a natural gem because of its breathtaking flora and fauna. Travelling into the cool cloud forest of Monteverde, appreciate how lush ecosystems truly are works of art. Take time to bird watch, ride a horse, mountain bike, or zip line over the forest canopy.
Included Activities:
Life Monteverde Experience
Shared Van (0.50 hour(s))
Boat (0.75 hour(s))
Shared Van (2.00 hour(s))
Day 5: Day 6 Monteverde
Opt to visit a cloud forest reserve, fly through the jungle canopy via zipline or tour a coffee plantation.
Day 6: Day 7 Monteverde/Santa Teresa
Journey to the small towns of Playa Santa Teresa and Malpais, which are frequented by surfers. Opt to hit the waves, or visit Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve – take a hike to explore the area or check out the snorkelling at Secret Beach.
Private Vehicle
Private Vehicle (1.50 hour(s))
Day 7: Day 8 Santa Teresa
Check out Cabo Blanco NP to spot some wildlife, hike to the nearby waterfall for a dip or a jump in the local swimming hole or simply lounge on the beach.
Take a day trip to the beautiful Isla Tortuga, where you can snorkel along a volcanic rock reef or check out the nearby surf havens of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. Adrenaline junkies can take their pick of activities as well – ziplining, ATV, boogie boarding, horseback riding or scuba diving are all options. On the other hand, if relaxation is what you seek, opt for a yoga class or take a leisurely hike to search for orchids.
Want to learn how to surf in Costa Rica? Pre-book the Santa Teresa Surf Lesson on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 8: Day 10 Santa Teresa/San José
Enjoy a free morning in Santa Teresa before travelling back to the capital for the night.
Local bus (8.00 hour(s))
Day 9: Day 11 San José/Cerro Verde (1D)
Catch a flight to El Salvador, known for its mouth-watering pupusas. Travel to Cerro Verde past diverse landscapes to the famous trio of volcanos.
Private Vehicle (2.50 hour(s), 100km)
Day 10: Day 12 Cerro Verde (1B, 1D)
Spend a free day in Cerro Verde at leisure. Opt to hike up to the edge of Santa Ana's Volcano crater for some more spectacular views. Or choose to take a dip in Lake Coatepeque, there are many ways to keep busy in one of El Salvador's most beautiful national parks.
Day 11: Day 13 Cerro Verde/Suchitoto (1B)
In the morning enjoy a guided tour in Cerro Verde National Park taking in the lush surroundings. Travel to El Salvador's colonial town of Suchitoto. Don't forget to try the delicious pupusas, a local Salvadorian specialty.
Included Activities:
Cerro Verde National Park Visit
Private Vehicle (2.50 hour(s))
Day 12: Day 14 Suchitoto
Enjoy a free day to discover the cultural capital of El Salvador. Opt to visit nearby waterfalls or hike to caves.
Day 13: Day 15 Suchitoto/Copán
Travel into Honduras and opt to visit the Mayan ruins of Copán. The Mayan ruins of Copán are fascinating, beautiful and unique among Mayan cities.
The colonial highland town of Copán Ruinas is a charming and relaxing place. Opt to explore the nearby hills on horseback and check out some lesser known Mayan sites along the way, or journey to some local hot springs for a relaxing soak.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (El Salvador – Guatemala)
Border Crossing (Guatemala-Honduras)
Private Vehicle (6.00 hour(s), 215km)
Day 14: Day 16 Copán
Free time in Copan to enjoy optional activities.
Day 15: Day 17 Copán/Antigua Guatemala
After a long travel day arrive to Antigua, where you can stretch your legs during an orientation walk with your CEO. Enjoy the beautiful Spanish colonial architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Additional Notes:
This tour arrives to Antigua in the early evening. If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional post-trip accommodation nights.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Honduras – Guatemala)
Orientation Walk
Private Vehicle (8.00 hour(s), 200km)
Day 16: Day 18 Antigua Guatemala
Get adventurous and pre-book the Pacaya Volcano Hike on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 17: Day 19 Antigua Guatemala
Get adventurous and pre-book the Pacaya Volcano Hike on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Big Night Out
Day 18: Day 20 Antigua Guatemala/San Juan La Laguna (1D)
Travel through the hills and fertile fields of the Guatemalan highlands to the shores of Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful spots in Guatemala. Twelve native villages, blue/grey mountains, and three volcanoes line the shores of this lake, resulting in a wonderful combination of unusual natural beauty and traditional culture.
We will overnight at a G Adventures-supported homestay with a local family. Tonight, the group will be spread out among a number of homes, where dinner will also be provided. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will help you to gain a better understanding of the day-to-day life of the locals in this region.
Additional Notes:
Please dress conservatively when visiting the villages, and refrain from photographing religious ceremonies or individuals who do not wish to be photographed.
Included Activities:
Posadas Mayas Homestay
Stretch out and unwind aboard our private ride.
Private Vehicle (4.00 hour(s), 80km)
Boat (0.50-0.75 hours, 25km)
Day 19: Day 21 San Juan La Laguna/Panajachel
Return across the lake and enjoy free time in Panajachel to visit the market or relax.
Boat (0.50-0.75 hours, 25km)
Day 20: Day 22 Panajachel/Rio Dulce
Take the road past areas of dense jungle and arrive at Río Dulce, a small town on Lake Izabal, and a port stop for boaters around the globe on their way to/from Livingston and the Caribbean coast.
Private Vehicle (9.00 hour(s), 400km)
Day 21: Day 23 Rio Dulce
There are plenty of opportunities for R & R. Aside from boating on Lake Izabal, there are optional tours in the area to view protected manatees. You may opt to horseback ride through a rubber plantation, explore San Felipe fort, take the morning monkey kayak tour, relax in the thermal springs, or hike through the jungle-strewn trails in the Chocón-Machacas Natural Reserve area.
Day 22: Day 24 Rio Dulce/Flores
Flores is well-known for its proximity to Tikal—the largest excavated Mayan site.
Private Vehicle
Day 23: Day 25 Flores/San Ignacio
The spiritual centre of Tikal boasts the Mayan's highest pyramids and abundant flora and fauna in the surrounding jungle.
Included Activities:
Tikal Ruins Guided Tour
Border Crossing (Guatemala – Belize)
Private Vehicle (1.00-1.50 hours, 64km)
Private Vehicle (1.00-1.50 hours)
Taxicab (0.25-0.50 hours)
Day 24: Day 26 San Ignacio
From the town of San Ignacio, opportunities abound for exploring Belize's little known inland scenic beauty. With free time here, choose to explore the area by foot, canoe, or horse, take a caving trip, or visit the Mountain Pine Ridge Area and swim in its inviting pools and rivers.
Day 25: Day 27 San Ignacio/Caye Caulker
Hop aboard a local bus, then board a water taxi to the island paradise of Caye Caulker. Later, explore Caye Caulker on the G Adventures-supported Bike with Purpose tour.
Included Activities:
Belize Bike with Purpose Tour
Local bus (3.00-4.00 hours, 123km)
Boat (1.00 hour(s))
Day 26: Days 28-29 Caye Caulker
Enjoy free time to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving, or just chill out, Belizean style.
Day 27: Day 30 Caye Caulker/Mahahual
Leaving Belize and its Caribbean reggae-tinged vibe, head north to the Costa Maya, Mexico, to the beachside town of Mahahual.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Belize – Mexico)
Boat (1.00 hour(s))
Local bus (3.00 hour(s))
Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s), 145km)
Day 28: Day 31 Mahahual
Enjoy a free day for beach lounging and sipping seaside margaritas.
Day 29: Day 32 Mahahual/Playa del Carmen
This once sleepy village is quickly becoming a popular destination among sun worshippers and partiers worldwide.
Private Vehicle (5.00 hour(s))
Day 30: Day 33 Playa del Carmen
Depart at any time.
Additional Notes:
Playa del Carmen is located just south of Cancún airport (45 min drive) so you can easily head directly there without returning to Cancún.
Included Activities:
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
Follow Friday - Renewal Gone Bad Ruined Jewels of Hazleton's Past
I like to refer to Charles as my cousin, but we actually aren't. We share a common relative, but aren't related. Still he's a wonderful person and, as you can get a glimpse of in this article, a very talented man. It's a brilliant look back into Hazleton's past and where it's future could lie. Please head on over a check out his piece called "Renewal Gone Bad Ruined Jewels of Hazleton's Past."
You don't need to have family in the Hazleton area to really find interest in this article. Charles addresses what happened in many cities on the decline...urban renewal. Urban renewal wasn't confined to northeastern Pennsylvania. It happened in so many cities and some of what was done I was completely ignorant of (and shocked by).
Charles specifically references the Duplan Silk Mill and how it came to be in Hazleton. I had ancestors that worked at Duplan so the piece had special meaning to me because it filled in a bit of family history.
Always a fountain of information, Charles McElwee has once again educated me in local history. Seriously...why did I learn none of this in school!?!?
Head on over. You will not be disappointed!
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Hello my Forsaken Brothers and Sisters. James is incognito this week due to my various and assorted death threats against him for not releasing more Pages and Writing ME into the Plot. The nerve... So, he took it upon himself to take his wife and head for the Mountains. Good for him, BAD FOR US Fans of Forsaken. Lucky for you, my friend, you know, the guy who hijacked my username and has posted his saga on the Captain America Thread found ===> http://forums.comicgenesis.com/viewtopic.php?t=81224, has managed to hack some security files from IDCH and taken some screen grabs from the Ultranet. Now, the audio is not compatible with our retro-net, so he has taken it upon himself to actually transcribe the whole event.
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When a remake of a TV show or movie falls short, it often fails spectacularly. But what is it that makes a reimagined version of a story resonate with an audience or miss the mark?
In response to this list of some of the most unfortunate American remakes of foreign properties, a discussion began about the reasons a faithful adaptation might fail to capture a new audiences imagination — and what the rare successful remakes were doing right:
To be frank, American remakes fail with shows like these because they can't capture the very essence of the culture that they're trying to emulate. In The Killing, you always had the sense that justice would prevail, etc. In Forbrydelsen, you had the nasty sense that the bad guy was going to get away with it. In Bron, you had the sense that you're dealing with two very similar countries but with gaping divisions in how they treat their citizens (brought to the fore in the second series, sometimes in quite brutal ways) and a bad guy who, ultimately, couldn't be reasoned with.
All in the Family was an adaptation of a British series, and it's considered one of the greatest sitcoms in US TV history. (I have no idea if 'Til Death Do Us Part has the same cultural caché in the UK.) And given that its premise is founded on specific generational culture clashes, there's no way the original could have resonated with American audiences to the same degree.
What do you think? Tell us in the comments, along with your favorite examples, what you think makes an adaptation work — and when deviating from the source material is a good idea.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Gibby isn't Willie
Let's remember that the Mets were absolutely built to win NOW. They have brought in big names (Pedro, Beltran, Delgado, Wagner, Santana) and built from within (Wright, Reyes, Pelfrey), and this was supposed to be a powerhouse. They have the third largest payroll at more than $138 million, which is actually more than the Red Sox are spending. They were also number three in payroll last year when the team went into the crapper in the final month of the season.
It's hard for us to say what Randolph's role was in the decline of the Flushing Nine. Certainly, some of those big acquisitions have underperformed in recent years (looking your way, Carlos), and it's hard to stick that on Randolph.
But one distinction we would make between Gibby and Willie is the manner in which the folksy, taciturn Texan has learned to deal with the media. Sure, Toronto isn't New York, but with three national sports networks, lots of talk radio and four dailies following the team around, Gibby's job in handling the media is no walk in the park.
Unlike Randolph, Gibbons has learned to give polite and usually honest answers without throwing his players under the bus or escalating the situation when things are going poorly. We tend not to give the man any credit because we're all a bunch of self-satisfied arrogant Canadians who figure than anyone with a Southern drawl must be a hick and a dope. But Gibby's learned from his run-ins with players in the past, and knows that giving the press an "aw shucks" bon mot will usually get them off his back and diffuse the situation.
It's not to say that we think that Gibby's got a ton of rope: both he and J.P. are meat if the seats in the SkyDome don't start to fill up soon, because the Rogers folks are focussed on the bottom line of the time above most everything else.
7 comments:
- Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf) said...
over the years I've come to grow rather fond of Gibby and his southern drawl. i'm rootin for him. hopefully the sons of bitches can start hitting and save him.
- June 17, 2008 at 5:48 PM
- Drew said...
As sad as it is to say, the Mets require a Spanish speaking manager. I wish it wasn't that way, but it looks like it is.
- June 17, 2008 at 6:28 PM
- Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf) said...
four home runs for the brew crew in one night...wow, must be nice...
- June 17, 2008 at 9:44 PM
- Flaco said...
I like Gibbons, with the mish mash we're fielding I hope upper management is reticent to the irrational clamors for his jettison. Honestly, when we don't have a bona fide cleanup hitter and are compelled to play Joe Inglett, John Gibbons merits to continue playing
- June 17, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Boomhauer has got to go. Now. You guys are going soft.
- June 18, 2008 at 5:41 AM
- Unknown said...
As much as I wish that firing Gibby would make a difference, I just don't think so. I would like to hear what he does to help the team lose? I mean, all he is responsible for is the pitching changes and lineup mgt., along with the occasional PH. On these counts, he is fine - I have heard very few complaints, even from Gibby haters. The pitching has been good, and he has tried all sorts of lineups. The team just flat out cannot hit for power or with RISP. IMHO, this is a .500 team unless some of the key guys break out offensively. No matter who the manager is.
- June 18, 2008 at 8:31 AM
- Andrew said...
Show me proof that firing a manager in mid season has ever helped that season. Even in 1991, the Jays played worse in the 2nd half under Cito.
- June 18, 2008 at 5:52 PM