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Set in contemporary New York City, a seemingly ordinary teenager, Clary Fray (Lily Collins), discovers she is the descendant of a line of Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of young half-angel warriors locked in an ancient battle to protect our world from demons. After the disappearance of her mother (Lena Headey), Clary must join forces with a group of Shadowhunters, who introduce her to a dangerous alternate New York called Downworld, filled with demons, warlocks, vampires, werewolves and other deadly creatures. Based on the worldwide best-selling book series.

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A student group at Pittsburg State University has garnered national attention for its efforts to help students combat the stresses of college life.
"Do The Gorilla Thing," a program of the Gorillas In Your Midst peer education group, was selected as the Outstanding Prevention Program at the 2013 BACCHUS Network General Assembly in Reston, Va.
The "Do The Gorilla Thing" campaign is a campuswide program that translates to "Do The Right Thing" when it comes to diversity, vision, honor, academics and leadership, according to Gorillas In Your Midst adviser J.T. Knoll. The program aims to educate PSU students, particularly incoming freshmen, about substance abuse, mental health, stress management and bystander behavior.
"The purpose of this program is to have students take pride in being a Gorilla and associating being a Gorilla with doing the right thing," Knoll said. "There are a lot of chances to make poor decisions when you're in college, and our program was set up to encourage students to invest in good decisions."
Knoll said being recognized by BACCHUS, a national peer education network, further validates the success of the program.
"It's a great honor, and we're proud to receive it," he said. "What's most important, however, is knowing that the program works and helps students make decisions that will benefit them today, tomorrow and later in life."
The group presented "Do The Gorilla Thing" at the national conference, and it didn't take long before other universities started thinking of creating a similar program.
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In Spain, a country that's filled with flavour, artistry, and passion, there's no such thing as going halfway. Start in the south, where the Andalucian capital of Seville will introduce you to the most firey of dances — the flamenco. Head north and get a taste of Spain's Basque and Catalan provinces: vibrant Barcelona, unhurried San Sebastián, Logroño's famous cuisine, cosmopolitan Madrid, and the mighty Pyrenees. Each region of Spain has their own distinct character, style, and language to offer. Get it all here.
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Mescladis Tapas Cooking Class and Dinner, Barcelona
Your Discover Moment: Barcelona
Your Foodie Moment: Rioja Region Wine Tasting, Logroño. Granada orientation walk. Albaicin quarter visit. Alhambra guided tour. Seville orientation walk. Flamenco show performance. Mezquita Mosque and Jewish quarter visit in Cordoba. Barcelona orientation walk. Casa rural stay with traditional meals. San Sebastián day trip. Madrid orientation walk. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Explore Moorish palaces, be treated to a lively flamenco performance in Seville, explore the astounding red-clay fortress of the Alhambra, taste a traditional paella, witness Gaudí's Barcelona with your own eyes, live like a local in a "casa rural" in the Pyrenees, experience the Basque way of life.
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
Christmas and New Year's departures: Departures over these holiday periods may include some variations depending on holiday closures. Alternative arrangements will be provided.
Important Notes
It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places.
In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times.
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.
Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use 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 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
12 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. A typical breakfast may include toast, coffee and tea, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options.
Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.
For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Walking, bus, plane, train.
About our Transportation
Intercity transport on this trip will be mainly by public bus and train. The bus and train systems in Portugal are generally very good, most offer seat reservations, some buses have toilet facilities and others don't, but drivers often stop en route for service station breaks.
Please note that we use public transport such as metro and taxis to get to train and bus stations. It is important that you are able to carry your luggage comfortably and that it can be packed into a relatively small space.
Between transport and hotels you may be required to carry your luggage short distances (up to 15mins walk), occasionally the group will take taxis to and from hotels.
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 (12 nts), casa rural (2 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
It is important to note that accommodation in Europe tend to be quite different to other areas of the world you may have travelled in. Buildings and rooms are generally old and may not have been renovated or maintained to the highest standard. Downtown hotels in Europe were not build to be hotels but rich owners houses, which have been changed into hotels. Therefore unusual room sizes are common as large rooms have been partitioned in the past, resulting in rather "thin" walls. Reception areas, rooms and bathrooms tend to be very small as they were often added into an existing room, and may have a hand nozzle rather than a conventional shower head.
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.
Staff can occasionally demonstrate less than perfect customer service. As accommodation is in short supply, especially during the summer months, hotels can charge a premium and there is sometimes little motivation to improve facilities.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day. Upon arrival to the city on day 1 (or earlier if you have booked pre-accommodation with us), please make your way to the joining hotel (note that check-in time will be in the afternoon). Once you arrive at the hotel, look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your CEO. This note will give the details of your Welcome Meeting on day 1 (usually between 5pm and 7pm), where you will get a chance to meet your CEO and other travellers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don't see a note, please ask reception for details!
If you are arriving later and will miss the Welcome Meeting, your CEO will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day.
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 either the G Adventures Local Representative (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.
G Adventures Office London, United Kingdom
During Office hours (Weekdays, 9am-5:30pm Local Time)
+44 20 7243 9870
For absolute emergencies after office hours please contact: +44 7817 262 559
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: 1300 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. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, on and off transportation, and to hotels (max 15-20 mins.)
Packing List
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
• 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 or ask your CEO where the closest laundromat is. 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
Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.
All visitors to the EU (European Union) and EEC (European Economic Community) countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit the Schengen area (see below), however they may not stay longer than three months in any 6-month period.
For other nationalities, travelling in Europe has been simplified with the introduction of the Schengen visa. As a visitor to the Schengen area (Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Portugal, Finland, Italy, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland) you will enjoy the many advantages of this unified visa system. Generally speaking with a Schengen visa, you may enter one Schengen country and travel freely throughout the Schengen region during the validity of your visa. There are limited border controls at Schengen borders, if any at all.
Please note that the UK and Ireland are NOT part of the Schengen agreement.
A Schengen visa is applied for at the Embassy or Consulate of the Schengen country in which you will be spending the most nights on your trip to the Schengen space. If you are only visiting one country on your trip then you apply for your visa at the Consulate of this Schengen country.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
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 Western Europe. 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 euros, travellers cheques 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.
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
Usually included in international air ticket, check with your air travel agent.
It is customary in Europe to leave a small tip for service providers, such as waiters, if you are pleased with the service (€1-2).
Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program, and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from €3-5 per day, depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline €30-40 per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities
- Plaza Mayor Visit (Free)
- El Escorial Visit (10EUR per person)
- Museo Nacional Del Prado Visit (14EUR per person)
- Taurino Museum (2EUR per person)
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (12EUR per person)
- Royal Palace (Palacio Real) Visit (11EUR per person)
- Reina Sofia National Art Museum (8-12EUR per person)
- Gran Vía Visit (Free)
- Granada City Center and Tapas Gourmet Tour
- Albaicín (El Albayzín) Visit (Free)
- Granada Cathedral (Cathedral of the Incarnation) Visit (4EUR per person)
- Santa Cruz Quarter Visit (Free)
- Alcázar Palace Visit (13EUR per person)
- La Giralda Visit (9EUR per person)
- Casa de Pilatos (6-8EUR per person)
- The Golden Tower (Torre del Oro) (3EUR per person)
- Santa Paula Convent (2EUR per person)
- Highlights of Barcelona Walking Tour
- La Sagrada Família Visit (15-24EUR per person)
- Parc Güell Visit (10EUR per person)
- Gothic Quarter Visit (Free)
- Las Ramblas Visit
- Gaudi House Museum (26-30EUR per person)
- Montjuïc Visit (5EUR per person)
- La Barceloneta Visit (Free)
- Casa Batlló (25-30EUR per person)
- Hiking (Free-20EUR per person)
- Parque de Etxebarría Visit (Free)
- Basilica of Begoña Visit (Free)
- Casco Viejo Visit (Free)
- Guggenheim Museum Visit (10EUR per person)
San Sebastián
- Pintxos (Tapas) Tour (15EUR per person)
- Beach Visit with Surfing
- Monte Igueldo Visit (2EUR per person)
- San Sebastian Bicycle Tour (40-60EUR per person)
- Cathedral of Buen Pastor (Free)
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable 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.
Trip Specific Safety
Always keep an eye on your belongings especially in major cities, bus and train terminals.
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
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Day 1: Madrid
Arrive any time.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2: Madrid (1B)
Enjoy a full day to explore this bustling capital. Discover Plaza Mayor or opt to visit the famous Royal Palace. Indulge in delicious Spanish tapas or get your art fix at the Prado Museum.
Day 3: Madrid/Granada (1B)
Journey south to Granada. Upon arrival enjoy an orientation walk. Wander through the whitewashed historic quarter of the Albaicin; with its narrow lanes and fantastic views, it's a great place to watch the sunset.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Albaicín (El Albayzín) Visit
Local bus (4.20 hour(s), 420km)
Day 4: Granada (1B)
After visiting the Alhambra, opt to take a wander through the historic town.
In the evening, opt for a night on the town. The city is filled with trendy tapas bars and has a lively music scene.
Included Activities:
Alhambra Guided Tour
Day 5: Granada/Cordoba/Seville (1B)
Travel to Seville via picturesque Cordoba. Go for a stroll through the historic Jewish quarter and visit the iconic Mezquita de Cordoba (mosque). In the early evening, continue towards Seville and end your day with a dramatic flamenco performance.
Included Activities:
Mezquita de Córdoba (Mosque) Visit
Jewish Quarter (Juderia) Visit
Flamenco Show
Day 6: Seville (1B)
Take the time to see all this great city has to offer. Opt to explore the interiors and gardens of the Alcázar, a magnificent palace dating from Moorish times, or the true heart of Seville, the Santa Cruz quarter— a charming area with winding alleys, picturesque lime-washed houses, flowery patios, and small squares.
Seville is home to the world's largest gothic cathedral — climb the adjoining tower for great views of the city. Other attractions include the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de Pilates and the Parque de María Luisa, which has a maze of paths, garden beds, pretty little patios, fountains, and shaded lawns.
Additional Notes:
Please note that if you wish to visit popular sites and want to avoid waiting in line, it is advisable to reserve tickets in advance. We recommend pre-arranging your visit to the Alcázar of Seville.
Day 7: Seville/Barcelona (1B, 1D)
Hop on the train and get comfortable on the journey north to Barcelona. Take an orientation walk, including visits to the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas. In the evening participate in a G Adventures supported tapas cooking class served and prepared by migrant students followed by a group dinner to round out the day.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Mescladis Tapas Cooking Class and Dinner
Local train (6.00 hour(s), 920km)
Day 8: Barcelona
Get out and explore all that Barcelona has to offer, or choose to journey further afield to the surrounding beaches and countryside to get a true taste of Catalan life.
Opt for a guided walk today or tomorrow around the city centre. Pre-book the Highlights of Barcelona Walking Tour on the checkout page to include this optional activity.
Additional Notes:
Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of the adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Included Activities:
Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
Day 9: Barcelona/Pyrenees (1B, 1D)
Explore a bit of Barcelona before an afternoon departure north. Travel to the Pyrenees by local bus and van to reach a 'casa rural', or converted farmhouse, near the town of Ainsa. Indulge in delicious local meals and time to explore the beautiful landscape.
Local bus (2.50-3.00 hours)
Private Vehicle (1.50 hour(s))
Day 10: Pyrenees (1B, 1D)
Enjoy the day in the scenic Pyrenees. Opt for some hikes in the area or head to Ainsa to explore. Spend another night in the 'casa rural'.
Day 11: Pyrenees/Bilbao (1B)
Travel to Bilbao, the first stop in the unique Basque region of Spain. Arrive in the early afternoon. Opt to visit the stunning Guggenheim Museum, or climb the Mallona Stairs to Parque Etxebarria for beautiful views over the city.
Private Vehicle (4.75 hour(s))
Day 12: Bilbao/San Sebastian/Bilbao (1B)
The real treat in this part of the country is the eating. Basque cuisine is famous in Spain and around the world, with many believing this is the best food in the country. While San Sebastián didn't invent tapas, they are well-acknowledged to have perfected them. Wander through the streets before lunchtime or in the evening and check out what each bar has on offer.
Stop in each place for some wine or beer and sample their tapas (pintxos in Basque) selection. Move on to the next bar and repeat!
Delicious seafood abounds here as well. Looking for more than just pintxos? Head to the harbour and hole up in a traditional simple tavern. Don't leave San Sebastián without trying the famous jamon iberico.
The specialty drink in this area is called the Kalimotxo — half wine (usually red table wine) and half Coca Cola.Take some time to wander through the plazas, marvel at the buildings, and spot the art sprinkled throughout the city. And, as always, try the pintxos.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Local bus (1.00 hour(s))
Local bus (2.00 hour(s))
Day 13: Bilbao/Logroño (1B)
With tons of churches, roman bridges, parks, plazas, and ancient buildings, there's no shortage of sights to be seen when wandering around this city.
Included Activities:
Rioja Region Wine Tasting
Local bus (1.50 hour(s))
Day 14: Logroño/Madrid
Travel to Madrid and enjoy free time in this capital city.
Local bus (3.50-4.00 hours)
Day 15: Madrid (1B)
We recommend staying an extra day or two to fully experience all this lively city has to offer.


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When we first saw Sherri Shepherd wearing a new 'do on The View, we didn't recognize her…and neither did host Barbara Walters! Sherri must have been expecting the same reaction from other Viewers, because she carried a big name tag onto the set. We love the look and thought she had really cut and colored her hair…but then we found out it's a wig.
Click above to see Sherri on The View!
The always bubbly Sherri is more giddy than normal because she's working with Lux Hair on her own line of wigs. She's so excited about the venture that her Twitter and Facebook accounts are full of the news! In one tweet, Sherri wrote, "Hubby @SalfromtheD says I have to get off computer & go to bed (I kinda' agree) but I'm in a wig high! #LuxHair #fb
On another day, Sherri described the photo above like this: "With the beautiful @DaisyFuentes at the #LuxHair launch for our hair & wig line #YEAH #fb"
Sherri admits she has heard criticisms about the light, cropped wig; some fans think it's fake-looking and not flattering. Of course, Sherri doesn't care and we love that attitude!
In a post at tvshowsonlinetv.com, we found a positive reaction: she "looks cute" in short hair. "It's good to mix it up once and a while." We couldn't agree more!
Mixing it up will be an on-going thing for this former Dancer with the Stars. For example, when she's feeling wild, crazy and sexy, She can slip on high-flying layered curls that look all-natural yet they're 100% easier than the real thing. Could you ask for anything more?


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Cruz control: How Katrina will reshape borders
Devastation in the Gulf Region and grander ideas about urban identity may seem like odd bedfellows but they are inextricably tied. The infrastructure of New Orleans, the focus of post-hurricane angst and retrospection, has been shattered. But, more importantly, the ways in which its citizens identify themselves in terms of their own city will forever be changed.
Architect Teddy Cruz's keynote address for the "Growing Urban Habitats" symposium at the School of Architecture September 2-3 underscored issues of urban identity along borders and within communities. The symposium, a follow-up to the "Urban Habitats" competition ["Prone to please: Habitat picks green affordability" of July 21], came on the heels of Hurricane Katrina.
What happens when borders undermine the identity of a city? For 40 years, New Orleans partially defined itself as a city with levees that could withstand Category 3 hurricanes. Since they were constructed in the 1960s, these canal walls had defeated incoming hurricanes, creating an– as it turned out, unrealistic– sense of invincibility in its citizens.
Laissez-faire urbanism the fact that New Orleans has been painfully slow in addressing infrastructural needs since the '60s reflected an equally easy and fluid community that prided itself on a particular lifestyle. To a city of boundless energy and informality, the idea of boundaries seemed almost antithetical except for its woefully inadequate levees.
Post-hurricane, New Orleans and other cities along the Gulf Coast will have to reevaluate themselves. New walls will have to be built that can withstand increasingly stronger storms. But undoubtedly these walls will have an adverse effect on the identity of the citizens.
Imagine living among enormous slurry walls, earthen levees, and barricades. New Orleans the Big Easy is not the kind of community that you'd associate with such forbidding images. Then the question becomes how to rebuild a necessarily boundless way of life while at the same time constructing a physical environment that is about protection.
Cruz spoke about "The New Border Atlas," which challenges our notion that borders are a political and physical means of control. While Tijuana and San Diego were Cruz's explicit topics of discussion, New Orleans' new border or lack thereof lent a sense of urgency to the architect's words.
Raw materials, cultural practices– and, most of all, people– define the fluid relationship between San Diego and Tijuana. Despite the seemingly rigid national checkpoints, an informal economy has developed in which discarded materials from the United States are recycled to construct entire communities in Mexico. In the other direction, laborers migrate north to build Southern California's McMansions.
While the border is characterized by its walls and bottleneck checkpoints, it doesn't actually exist in the social realm. It is, for Cruz, a "critical threshold" where the formal and the informal are at constant odds, where political boundaries are visible, but social exchanges are invisible.
But this opposition has in turn produced a new kind of ad-hoc and experimental urbanism. In addition, it has produced a new urban identity– less exclusive and political and more inclusive and social. Tijuana and San Diego are communities that thrive on a border that mutually defines their urban identities.
Ad-hoc urbanism may not be the solution for New Orleans- in fact, safety demands a contrived and planned solution. But, Cruz's notion of an invisible border is something to strive for.
The idea is to maintain the inclusive identities of Gulf cities while excluding natural threats. Will it be possible to construct borders and barriers among the cities of the Gulf Region and then make them socially invisible?
Teddy Cruz during final deliberations for the competition


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For Immediate Release, April 4, 2012
Contact: Miyoko Sakashita, (415) 632-5308 or email@example.com
White House, EPA Need National Plan to Save Sea Life, Curb Ocean Acidification
SAN FRANCISCO— The Center for Biological Diversity launched a campaign today calling on President Barack Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a national plan to protect corals, salmon, otters and other sea life from ocean acidification. Each day the oceans absorb 22 million tons of carbon dioxide pollution from cars and industry; impacts on fisheries and ecosystems could be devastating.
"Our oceans are facing a profound extinction crisis, unlike any other in human history," said Miyoko Sakashita, oceans director at the Center. "Without help, the rich sea life we all value will be a shadow of its former self, and we'll all be impoverished for it."
As part of its new Endangered Oceans campaign, the Center is calling on the White House to direct the EPA to use the Clean Water Act to produce a detailed national action plan combating the acidification threatening ocean life and coastal communities.
The world's oceans have already become about 30 percent more acidic since the Industrial Revolution as a result of a chemical change in seawater that happens when ocean waters absorb CO2 pollution that's been emitted into the air. The rate of change in ocean chemistry has no precedent in geologic time; the last time seawater was so acidic, about 55 million years ago, there were massive species extinctions.
Today ocean acidification is making it hard for animals such as corals and oysters to grow and survive. It's also eroding the shells of tiny plankton that form the basis of the marine food web, which may result in large-scale problems up the food chain for sea stars, salmon, sea otters, whales and ultimately humans, many of whom rely on seafood to survive.
A conservative estimate of the damage our oceans will face from emissions-related problems — including impacts on fisheries, sea-level rise and tourism, as well as storm costs — amounts to $428 billion a year by 2050 and nearly $2 trillion per year by century's end.
"The science is clear that our oceans face the prospect of collapse," Sakashita said. "This is a human-caused crisis that can also be solved by people, too, if we act swiftly and powerfully. But national leaders must stand up and address the pollution that's killing our oceans."
In 2009 the Center for Biological Diversity sued the EPA for failing to address the impacts of ocean acidification in Washington state. As a result of a settlement, EPA acknowledged that ocean acidification is a water pollution problem that can and should be addressed by the Clean Water Act.
"This isn't a problem that's going to be solved by slow, incremental steps," Sakashita said. "It's time for the EPA to make a move: Develop a bold national action plan that ensures a future for our sea life."
Learn more about our Endangered Oceans campaign, read a FAQ about ocean acidification and see profiles of affected wildlife and U.S. regions.
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"Do you have a regular practice routine that you do, or in what ways to you organise your practice schedule?" – Luke Sellick
I divide my time between technical practice and creative practice. Of course, the two areas overlap and support each other.
Like most musicians I use scales and arpeggios for a lot of my practice material. There are endless variations. I also have a series of exercises that works particular aspects of bass technique. Basically left hand technique, pizzicato and bowing.
The creative practice involves just playing through ideas, sometimes within a given framework and sometimes just in a free association kind of way. I might be working on ideas that relate to music that Ill be playing on gigs. I try to have a focus to my practice and I often have several things that I will be working on at any given time..
"What are the attributes you look for in musicians to play with? Is there any common factor among the musicians you play with?" – Scott Price
I think the fundamental thing is how it feels to play music together. Music is a universal language that has many dialects but In the end playing with other musicians comes down the quality of communication. I like musicians that play with their heart and their head.
"I'm often boggled by the deftness of your ensemble, where players are doing inspired soloing in all kinds of time signatures, even implying contrary meters or tempos, without the slightest discernible encumbrance. I've always wanted to ask, are you guys mentally counting the music? Or do you just feel it? Or both? (Or neither?!)" – Tom McCarthy
At it's best we all just feel it, but when we're working on new music we sometimes have to keep track of the meter. The more you play a piece, the more you just feel it. I find that sometimes it helps to feel a kind of clave that can work as a guide. I and many musicians I know have done a lot work to expand their rhythmic language including studying the rhythmic language of other cultures. I still feel that I have a lot to learn!
"What are some sources of inspiration other than music that influence you? I know many musicians are inspired by reading books on various topics, and novels. Are there any particular books that you have been inspired by, or that you highly recommend?" – Alex Silverbrook
I find other art forms can stimulate my imagination and give me new perspectives. I enjoy reading all kinds of books, fiction and non-fiction. I like books that make me question my assumptions.
Music expresses our ideas, emotions and life experiences. so places, people, events all contribute to the feelings that a musician can draw on for inspiration.
"What qualities do you look for in an upright bass?" What would you recommend for someone making the transition from electric to an acoustic instrument?" – Shawn Only [paraphrased]
Finding the right bass is a very personal matter. On a fundamental level it's important that the size of the instrument physically suites you, that it's not too big or too small for your body size. I look for a bass that has an even tone throughout the range and that has a decent sustain. These qualities can be improved by having the bass setup properly by a luthier that understands the qualities that your looking for.
Some concepts that you develop on the bass guitar can be transferred to acoustic bass but there are many things that are unique to each instrument. A good teacher is always a good place to start.
Many years ago I attended a concert in London that featured Ron Carter in the Miles Davis quintet and Jimmy Garrison in the Archie Shepp group. Ron and Jimmy each had their unique sound but I found out later that they'd both played the same instrument as Jimmy's bass had been delayed by the airline. That was when I really understood that sound is mostly about the player and not the instrument.
My question is how do you renew your spirit with touring, practicing, and various daily demands? I would like to share your advice with my daughter who is studying cello at the Cleveland Institue of Music. She struggles with incorporating practice time, study time with her daily responsibilites. She has many demands so as she considers her future, it would be wonderful to hear advice from musicians who have been able to find a freshness within each challenge. – Kazuko Ono
There are only so many hours in the day so I try and prioritize things. My practice time varies according to what else I'm trying to get done. If I'm very busy I try to create a schedule for the day that will allow time for the things that need to do.
As for renewing my spirit, I like being around nature and natural beauty. When I'm on tour I often walk around the places that I visit, sometimes going to a park, a museum or whatever else seems interesting. I like to take a break from the music and my various responsibilities so that I can give myself time to daydream for a minute.


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Hole 8 short is one of the toughest greens in KC. I think it's a much better hole than the other two. So now it's a battle of opinions.
why is 8 always set short for the wide open? long and longer are much better holes. one dog's opinion unless the white maccoy also thinks it's another case of WEAK SAUCE!


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Man becomes the subject of various branches of science from different aspects: psychology, sociology, history, ethics, medicine, and even physiology and biology are branches of science which deal with man from a specific point of view. The present book aims at discussing man from the viewpoint that he is a being who can undergo perfection. We will deal with the ultimate form of perfection and the way it can be reached.
We will endeavor to recognize the way to reap more and better benefit from internal faculties and external facilities to reach perfection and true prosperity by means of reflecting in our own being, finding elements in our nature which are established to lead to and fulfill the main objectives, and recognizing inclinations existing for sublime human causes as well as relations which tie us with one another and enable us to make ourselves more powerful and prepared for progress and development by using them and striving to solidify and strengthen them. May Allah (SWT) willing, we take a stride towards the development of ourselves and others.
Thus, the subject put to discussion is man from the viewpoint that he is a being who can undergo perfection. The goal behind and use of this, is recognition of true perfection and the way to reach it. The method (of approaching it) is analysis of one's insights to retrace the desires and inclinations for perfection set in our being and elements which pave the way for us to teach it as well as investigation of conditions which can be used for this purpose.
To prove these issues, we will try to suffice with moral perceptions and simple rational reasoning and to discover the unknown by using the most lucid and definite things known and to refer- to complex rational and historical reasoning when the necessity arises.
The Necessity of Self - Recognition
For a being that is, by nature possessed of self-love, it is perfectly natural to engage in self-recognition and try to recognize (the elements of) his perfection and the means to reach it. As a result, understanding the necessity of self-recognition does not require complex rational or arbitrary reasons. For this reason, negligence towards this reality and absorption in matters which are by no means effective in (leading man to) perfection and prosperity is unnatural and leads to deviation.
And the reason behind this matter must be sought and means of establishing soundness and salvation from it must be recognized.
Principally, all human endeavors, be they scientific or practical, are carried out to provide the enjoyments, interests, and benefits to man. As a consequence, recognition of man himself, his beginning, his end, as well as the perfection which he might reach, is prior to any other issue. Without the recognition of man's reality and his true value, all other discussions and efforts will rather be futile and baseless.
The insistence of heavenly religions, religious leaders, and scholars of morals on self-recognition and self-awareness is entirely a guidance to this innate and rational truth. The Holy Qur'an regards forsaking the soul as the requisite for forsaking Allah (SWT) and as the punishment of this sin:
"And be not like those who forsook Allah, so He made them forsake their own souls... (59:19)."
Elsewhere it says:
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا عَلَيْكُمْ أَنْفُسَكُمْ ۖ لَا يَضُرُّكُمْ مَنْ ضَلَّ إِذَا اهْتَدَيْتُمْ ۚ"
إِلَى اللَّهِ مَرْجِعُكُمْ جَمِيعًا فَيُنَبِّئُكُمْ بِمَا كُنْتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ"…
"... Take care of your souls: he who errs cannot hurt you when you are the right way... (5:105)."
Although divine verses pay heed to the universe and the souls, the Holy Qu'ran states:
"سَنُرِيهِمْ آيَاتِنَا فِي الْآفَاقِ وَفِي أَنْفُسِهِمْ حَتَّىٰ يَتَبَيَّنَ لَهُمْ أَنَّهُ الْحَقُّ ۗ أَوَلَمْ يَكْفِ بِرَبِّكَ أَنَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ شَهِيدٌ"…
"We will soon show them our signs in the universe and in their own souls, until it will become quite clear to them that it is the truth... (41:53)."
It however, accords a special status to the verses pertaining to the soul with such an interpretation:
"وَفِي أَنْفُسِكُمْ ۚ أَفَلَا تُبْصِرُونَ"
"And in your own souls (too); will you not then see (51:21)?"
The Holy Qur'an has reproached those who do not endeavor for self-awareness and who do not see divine signs within themselves.
The Holy Prophet (SA) has also maintained an exceptional significance for self-recognition and has introduced it as the means of theism:
"Whoever recognizes himself has recognized his Lord."
In this regard, numerous traditions with various contexts have been related from the Amirul -Mu'minin (AS). Late Amadi has cited about thirty of them in Ghurarul-Hikam. Among them are the following aphorisms:
"Self-recognition is the most beneficial of all recognition."
"I am surprised at one who seeks what he has lost while he has lost himself (i.e., his identity and essence) and does not search for it."
"I wonder how a person who does not recognize himself can recognize his Lord."
"The ultimate point of Knowledge is for man to reach self-recognition."
"The greatest triumph belongs to one who reaches self-recognition."
The Imam is also related as saying:
"The more the man gains knowledge, the more he endeavors for himself and strives in the way of being educated and reformed."1
Necessary Explanations
As in this discussion certain terms are used which might be used exactly or similarly in other discussions with different meanings, we will provide the following explanations to preclude (any form of) misunderstanding:
(A) Self-recognition, as has already been pointed out, refers to recognizing the human being from the viewpoint that he possesses the gift and faculty for the attainment of human perfection. As a result, a degree of speculative knowledge which any one has with respect to himself does not make us needless of this discussion.
Likewise, here we do not intend to deal with the perfect speculative knowledge which is acquired in the midst of moral evolution and by which man openly observes his truth, because this is an outcome of self-cultivation and not a preliminary for it. This hears no relation to our discussion, just as knowing the body organs and their functions which is used in physiology, is not related to our discussion. Here we are not concerned with knowing the soul and internal forces in man as discussed in psychology, even though some definitive psychological issues might be used as the bases for discussion.
(B) Self-cultivation and, on the whole, awareness of the self, is intended to mold and give direction to vital activities and not to limit and stop them. And, in other words, the purpose behind this discussion is for us to learn how to regulate our scientific and practical endeavors and how to direct them, so that they would be effective in reaching true perfection.
Thus this discussion does not require the negation of objective realities, of the value of knowing them, or of any form of idealistic inclination which has a negative aspect just as pragmatic tendencies, which are based on the genuineness of the practical bearing on material and worldly life and which serve as the manifestations of humanism, cannot be a true indication of this discussion. We will rather see that it is contradictory to it, unless, for some of these philosophies, they make interpretations based on a sublime and vast world, something which the founders and followers of these schools do not have in mind.
(C) Introversion, introspection and self-examination here are intended to mean that by examining one's being, potential powers and inherent drives, one should get to know the true objective, the ultimate (point of) perfection, and the path towards true prosperity and progress. It does not purport that man should wink at his existential ties with others and negate facilities for progress and development provided in the light of social life and cooperation. As a result, the positive associations of these interpretations are aimed at. They should not be confused with terms such as individualism, introversion, self-conceit, egotism and the like which are used in psychology, ethics and elsewhere, and which have negative associations.
D) There are a group of other terms which have various idiomatic technical meanings and which are used in different branches of science with different meanings. It is even possible that some terms might have various meanings within one branch of science; for instance, the terms such as: wisdom, the soul intuition, sense, perception, imagination, faculty, power, instinct,...
In these cases, being tied down to a particular terminology would put both the speaker and listener in a narrow pass. For this purpose, to derive and specify the intended meaning, one must rely on verbal contexts. And those who are familiar with only a particular scientific or philosophical terminology should not restrict themselves to the framework of that very terminology so as not to misunderstand (the matters).
- 1. Mustadrakul wasail vol 2, p310.


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November 30, 2013 at 04:57 AM
It's that time of year.
Deer hunters live for it, and nature doesn't disappoint.
For photographers, capturing behaviors is an added bonus. Always try to look beyond the perfect "field guide" photo to include something more.
Maybe it's an artistic take on the scene; some really nice light or interaction between the animals.
Just as hunters try to better understand the habitats and actions of their quarry, so should you.
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A San Diego woman was found dead, shot seven times, after going out partying with friends in Tijuana last week, officials told NBC 7 San Diego.
The victim, who has been identified as 18-year-old Desteny Memory Hernandez, was found dead last week, according to the Baja California Attorney General's office.
Hernandez was an Imperial Beach resident with a kind and loving heart, her brother, Francisco Hernandez, told NBC San Diego.
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Student registration systems show Hernandez was not currently enrolled at Mar Vista High School, despite previous reports.
The details of what happened and what lead to her death were not immediately clear. Her brother said she was out partying at a nightclub with friends on Tijuana's popular Avenida Revolucion on Wednesday, Sept. 7, the night he last heard from her.
He said he immediately knew something was wrong when he didn't hear from Desteny ecause she always stayed in touch with her family.
Text messages that are part of evidence in the case show Hernandez texted friends, saying she had just met some handsome guys and she was going to one of their houses in the El Florido neighborhood of Tijuana, La Frontera newspaper in Tijuana reported.
The Tijuana medical examiner's office received the body Thursday, Sept. 8. Her cause of death was determined to be gunshot wounds to the thorax, abdomen and head, Dr. Cesar Gonzalez Vaca said. She was shot seven times. Officials said there was no signs of sexual assault.
Her body was identified by the family and released to on Tuesday, according to the medical examiner's office.
"We're aware of the case, and we have offered our sincere condolences to the family. We're providing all appropriate assistance and services," the U.S. Consulate in Tijuana said in a statement.
Francisco Hernandez said his sister was a fun-loving, sweet and outgoing 18-year-old senior. He remembered her as someone who always cheered everyone up, and who loved being with her family and friends. Before her body was identified, fliers had been posted on social media asking for her whereabouts.
Mexican homicide investigators are investigating the shooting, though Desteny's brother said his family does not feel comfortable talking with Tijuana police about the killing.


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In terms of spiritual significance, few dates compete with April 21, 1966, in the hearts of Rastafari. Celebrated by the faithful the world over as Grounation Day, it marks the visit to Jamaica by the Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, a figure worshipped as a deity by Rastafari everywhere. (Selassie was born Tafari Makonnen Woldemikael on July 23, 1892, in the Ethiopian village of Ejersa Goro; "Ras" is a noble honorific—thus, Ras Tafari.)
Here, on Selassie's birthday, LIFE presents photos from his historic 1966 trip to the Caribbean. The images capture something of the fervor and delight, as well as the barely restrained chaos, among thousands of believers upon seeing the man they considered a messiah—and whom countless others still view as a power-hungry fraud.
Like photographer Lynn Pelham's pictures, the story of Selassie's visit never ran in the American edition of LIFE. But informal observations made by LIFE staffers who were there provide some fascinating insights into how the proceedings were viewed—hint: negatively—by at least some in the national press.
In notes that accompanied Pelham's rolls of Ektachrome film to LIFE's offices in New York just days after Selassie's visit, for example, an editor for the magazine wrote privately to his colleagues that "the Rastafarians went wild on Selassie's arrival. They broke police lines and swarmed around the emperor's DC-6 [plane]. They kept touching his plane, yelling 'God is here,' and knocking down photographer Pelham, who got smacked. The Rastafarians fouled up the visit, as far as most Jamaicans were concerned. But Selassie seemed to love the attention these strange, wild-eyed, lawless and feared Jamaicans gave him."
The same editor noted a few days later, when Selassie visited the Haitian dictator "Papa Doc" Duvalier in Port-au-Prince, that "Papa Doc looked pretty much as evil as he did in 1963 when I last saw him."
Haile Selassie died in Aug. 1975, almost a year after he was deposed in a military coup. There is no consensus, among historians or among Rastasfari, on whether he died of medical complications while under house arrest in Addis Ababa, or was assassinated.
Liz Ronk, who edited this gallery, is the Photo Editor for LIFE.com. Follow her on Twitter @lizabethronk.


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What happens when your pickle and ice cream cupcakes get written up in People magazine? It turns out that you get to be on local TV (the clip is at the bottom of this post)!
If you are not from St. Louis (or even if you are) you may not recognize the dude on the left in this photo – it's Tim Ezell from the Fox morning show. The lovely lady on the right is my prego friend Lori who got to come on the show to taste test my cupcakes. It was great for my nerves to have a friend along. As for the person in the middle holding the plate of cupcakes, that's me! I thought that I'd shown enough pictures of me on the blog that my readers would have some idea of what I looked like, but judging from Theresa's tweet after the episode aired, I guess not:
To show you even more of what a real person I am, I will point out that my biggest dilemma about being on TV was what the heck to do with my hair. I've been into braids recently…
…but I thought maybe that would be too cutesy. I took a poll in my hula hoop class (clearly they are all fashion experts) and it was a unanimous vote for hair down – so that's what I did. (Yes, I wrote this whole section just for an excuse to throw in another picture of Myles. Next time, maybe he'll get to come on the news with me.)
My biggest fear about being on the show was having to scoop ice cream on air. Would the ice cream be too hard? Would I grunt? When you watch the clip, you'll see that I had the opposite problem; it was too soft and stuck to the scoop – oh, well!
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The car: 2013 Tesla Model S
The power: 362 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque coming from an 85 kWh battery and a rear-mounted, liquid-cooled, AC induction motor routing power to the rear wheels.
The speed: 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds
The bragging rights: World's first all-electric luxury sedan (though it's technically a hatchback).
The price: Between $57,400 and $95,400 without options and before any federal or state tax credits. As tested: $81,150 (estimated).
The details: The first of the Tesla Model SÂ' vehicles are finally starting to roll into owners' hands after several years of gestation, customer deposits and partnerships with the likes of Toyota and Mercedes-Benz. This is the first vehicle the Silicon Valley company has built from the ground up; its first car was the all-electric, two-seat Roadster that was loosely based on the Lotus Elise and is no longer in production. The company recently announced a third vehicle, the Model X crossover, which is expected to land in customer hands in 2014. Tesla says it expects to build 5,000 Model S cars this year and an ambitious 20,000 in 2013.
The Model S is an all-electric vehicle powered by one of three battery choices. A base model with a 40 kWh battery and a projected range of 160 miles will be available this winter for $57,400. It's expected to hit 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds. Its battery has an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty, and the rest of the car (as is the case with all Model SÂ' vehicles) has a four-year, 50,000-mile warranty.
An additional $10,000 will get you an estimated 230-mile range and a 5.9-second 0-60 time from a 60 kWh battery. It should be available this fall and the battery'Â's warranty jumps to 125,000 miles. Horsepower and torque figures for this and the base model have yet to be released.
Finally, for $77,400, you can the model we tested. It comes with an 85 kWh battery pack good for an EPA-estimated 265 miles (Tesla says it wiÂ'll get 300 miles on one charge) and a 5.6-second 0-60 time. Power comes in at 362 horses and 325 pound-feet of torque, and thereÂ''s unlimited mileage on the battery'Â's warranty.
If you have $15,000 more lying around (and frankly, who doesnÂ''t these days?), Tesla will grant you a performance variant of this top-end model. It uses the same battery but swaps in a more powerful inverter, netting in the process 416 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque and a scant acceleration time of 4.4 seconds. This model also comes standard with the Tech package (HD backup camera, LED foglights, turn-by-turn navigation, power liftgate and Xenon lights) that runs $3,750 on other models, and an upgraded sound system and an active air suspension.
(Note that all the above availability dates are for customers who have already put down a fully refundable $5,000 deposit. Tesla says if you were to walk into a showroom today and order a Model S, you could expect to get it in your grubby little paws next May. Also, all prices mentioned do not include any state or federal tax incentives or rebates. And no, we're not going to fall into the rabbit hole of how many of your tax dollars did or did not go to Tesla and why that is or is not a complete waste of your money. We're here to drive, people, not to debate.)
All versions come with a mobile charging unit that can use a 110v, 240v or public charging station, which Tesla says can recharge fully the batteries in six to 10 hours. The company says a home charging station will run buyers about $1,200 and will recharge the batteries from empty to full in less than four hours. Finally, Tesla says it is working to build public "supercharging" stations along major interstates where it has a high density of customers. The company says these outfits will give owners a 50% charge in 30 minutes, though this method isn't recommended for regular use since it affects the long-term storage capacity of the batteries.
The Model S is pegged as a mid-size luxury car, in line with something like a BMW 5-Series, and its size backs this up. Five adults fit comfortably inside, with the added benefit of a flat floor in the back seats so the middle passenger has plenty of legroom. A pair of rear-facing kid seats are a $1,500 option for the car's trunk (remember, it's a hatcback, so your precious cargo has a view out the back. And air to breath). Because the Model S is electric, it also has the benefit of a second, smaller trunk in the front of the car (where most of our gas-burning hogs keep their engines), which Tesla adorably calls the Frunk.
But the most notable feature of the car's interior is its 17-inch touchscreen mounted in the dashboard. This is standard on all versions and controls nearly all of the car's systems, including the audio system, climate control, navigation and basic functions like headlights and steering settings. But buyers beware; though all models use Google Maps as the navigation system, it relies on a data connection through a cellular network; if you drive out of range, the maps are essentially useless. Only by adding the $3,750 Tech package do you get the turn-by-turn service.
The drive: Unfortunately, Tesla only allowed us a solid 20 minutes worth of drive time with the Model S, so consider the following a very brief take (we'll have a full review, including a test of the car's actual range, in the coming months).
The first thing evident when mashing the throttle on our 85 kWh test car was its neck-snapping acceleration. Electric cars have all their possible torque available for the taking from a dead stop, so those 325 torques get to work immediately. This is despite the Model S weighing in at a not-insignificant 4,647 pounds (roughly that of a BMW 7-Series).
The car's acceleration is smooth and linear, and eerily quiet save for the faint high-pitched whine that is an electric vehicle's trademark. This extra silence makes more apparent the wind noise seeping through the frameless doors.
Throughout our drive, the Model S felt stable and planted, aided by a low center of gravity (the batteries are below the passengers) and a near 50-50 weight balance. The car'Â's heft is noticeable around fast turns but it'Â's more predictable and easily controlled because of how the weight is centered. The steering has a nice, smooth feel to it, and drivers can adjust between Comfort, Normal and Sport. Meanwhile, the suspension is nicely tuned and plenty comfortable.
Inside, the touchscreen is a gem of clarity and functionality (a screen the size of Lake Elsinore makes this easier). Drivers can easily split the display between, say, navigation and audio, or use the entire screen for navigation, while controls for the climate stay fixed at the bottom of the screen. The entire display responds well to touch commands, and Tesla wisely avoided falling into the trap of hyper-styled aesthetics at the cost of function that plagues the Fisker Karma.
Though I always prefer tangible buttons, it'Â's understandable that Tesla used a software-based system like this. For one, the cost of designing and manufacturing a dashboard full of buttons can be prohibitively expensive when youÂ''re a company the size of Tesla. Second, Tesla can just design and program one system to use in future vehicles like the forthcoming Model X. Finally, as Tesla develops updates for the systemÂ's features and programming, the company can offer simple downloadable updates remotely for cars already on the road.
The rest of the interior is well-designed, though a few ill-fitting pieces and gaps between panels serve as reminders that Porsche-quality interiors do not fall from the sky. This is perhaps the most conspicuous area where Tesla could improve the build quality of the Model S.
The biggest takeaway from my brief rendezvous the Model S is that it is a legitimate car that feels as solid and substantial as the gas-mongers it'Â's targeting (mid-size luxury sedans like the BMW 5-Series or the Audi A6). This bodes well for the future of Tesla. Building, designing and testing any car from the ground up is an immense undertaking for even the most established automakers, which have hundreds of millions of dollars at their disposal. That Tesla has managed to do so in less than half a decade is remarkable.
Yet in order for Tesla to truly succeed, it must be judged not as an upstart that is afforded a few mistakes because of its rookie status, but rather as an automaker whose products need to hold their own against the worldÂ''s largest and most established brands. Using a completely electric drivetrain means Tesla'Â's task with the Model S is even more daunting, as the customer base for such a vehicle is smaller than its competitors, if growing every day.
Through that lens, the Model S is a product that could use minor improvements to its interior and more thorough testing to determine its real-world range. But if youÂ''re a car buyer already shopping in this strata of vehicles, this car is absolutely worth a very serious look.
Which is exactly what we're going to do soon. Stay tuned.


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