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For the second straight night, the Reign played a one-goal game against the AHL's hottest team, the Bakersfield Condors, but for the second straight night they were unable to "beat the streak". The Reign put forth one of their gutsiest efforts of the season, earning a point as the game went to overtime at 1-1, but Cooper Marody's goal midway through the 3-on-3 session was the difference as the Condors made it 15 straight games won, while Ontario has to settle for one point from two games.
The Reign battled for 60 minutes tonight. Often times this season, we've seen 20 or even 40 minute patches of strong play from this Ontario team, but tonight, the effort was there throughout the game. The Reign were a perfect 6-of-6 on the penalty kill this evening, including a stretch at one point when three of the team's six defensemen were in the box.
After Bakersfield opened up a 1-0 lead, the Reign got a goal late in the first period to tie the game at one. Sheldon Rempal fed defenseman Austin Strand at the point for a one-timer and forward Zack Mitchell got a stick on Strand's bid, redirecting it past Bakersfield netminder Stuart Skinner to knot the game at one. Mitchell has collected a point in three straight games, with Rempal and Strand picking up a point for the second straight game.
From there, both teams had their chances and both goaltenders made their saves. For Ontario, goaltender Peter Budaj had a fine start as he stopped 26 of the 28 shots he faced. Budaj has now stopped 61 of 65 in two games at Rabobank Arena this season and, overall, has now put together two solid starts and two solid relief appearances in his last four games played. After Shane Starrett surrendered six goals for the Condors yesterday evening, Stuart Skinner had the net tonight on home ice as he made 19 saves on 20 shots to earn his fourth win of the season.
With defenseman Matt Roy making his NHL debut with the Kings, defenseman Kurtis MacDermid returned to the lineup on the blueline, while Craig Wyszomirski appeared to see an uptick in minutes as the Reign shuffled partners and pairings throughout the evening to compensate for Roy's absence.
Ontario will be at home for three games in four days next week, beginning against the Stockton Heat on Wednesday evening at Citizens Business Bank Arena, with puck drop slated for 7 PM.
Post-Game Quotes
Mike Stothers on whether he can take solace in a gutsy, gritty effort, despite not getting the two points
I think our guys worked hard enough that they deserved two points tonight. I think that's a heck of a turnaround, heck of a rebound from last night's 7-6 game. We got Dermy back but we lost Royzie, we were still a little thin on the backend, and I thought the guys battled hard, battled through a lot of adversity. For whatever reason, the power play to penalty kill ratio was certainly not in our favor here tonight, but real happy and proud of the guys response here tonight.
On shuffling of defensemen throughout the game
Well, at one point we had three D in the box, they were all in there at the same time, so that kind of changed things a little bit. They all got their fair share of ice time, it's just the nature of the game.
On Matt Roy's absence and his earning the call to the NHL level
It's a great opportunity for Royzie and well deserved. He's come in and he's worked hard. He's a coaches delight in the fact that he doesn't say a whole lot, he just goes about his job. He welcomes the teaching part of it from the coaching staff, he embraces it, he wants to get better and he's bided his time. It's a great opportunity for him, we're all happy for him, we're thrilled and his teammates are too.
On Craig Wyszomirski's game and what he brings
He's a gutsy guy and he's not afraid to block shots, he's not afraid to stick up for his teammates, he hits, he finishes checks, makes life difficult in and around the net front for opposing players. Yeah, he's not the flashiest guy around and in a perfect world, he'd probably be a good 6th, 7th defenseman on a team, but he's got a lot of good character. He's good in the room, the guys love him, but the hardest part about playing him is trying to spell his name correctly on the lineup card.

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Ahead of the release of his upcoming film Bharat Ane Nenu, Mahesh Babu is spending some good time with his family in Paris. The superstar left for Paris Holiday with wife Namrata Shirodkar and kids Gautham and Sitara on Tuesday. It is the much-needed break for Mahesh Babu, who had been shooting for continues two months.
Reportedly, the actor will be back for the promotions of his film and will join his family back post the release of Bharat Ane Nenu.
Mahesh Babu recently hosted a pre-release fan event, which received an amazing response. The actor took to Instagram to thank his fans for all the love and support.
"A mammoth size thank you to all my dear fans for attending the event last night. It was truly a humbling experience to see all of you there. Supremely happy and overwhelmed with the love you all have been showering upon me for all these years. Your attendance last night in those large numbers is a reminder for me that I am here only and only because of you all… I will make you guys proud," Mahesh Babu wrote on Instagram.
Bharat Ane Nenu marks Shiva's second-time collaboration with Mahesh. The superstar will be seen playing the role of a Chief Minister in the film. The film will also mark Telugu debut of actress Kiara Advani. Bharat Ane Nenu also stars Tamil actor Sarath Kumar, who will be seen as Mahesh's father in the film. Although Sarath has starred in a few Telugu films earlier, this is said to be the huge film of his career.
Also, Bharat Ane Nenu marks South music director Devi Sri Prasad's (DSP) second major release of the year, post the blockbuster Rangasthalam. Farhan Akhtar is going to be a surprise package as he has sung 'I Don't Know' song, picturized on Mahesh Babu.
In order to avoid the clash with superstar Rajinikanth's Kaala, which is slated to hit the screens on April 27, the makers of Mahesh Babu starrer preponed the release to April 20.


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What's It About!
It's a first person collector!
The game plays like a first person shooter but the purpose is to collect things – namely pumpkins!
Set in a town populated by skeletons, your task is to gather pumpkins hurled at the town by the local witch. Deliver them to your local chefs at the mills to make pies and earn points. Perform well and the witch will leave you alone – that's until the next full moon!
Game Play
The pumpkins have to be collected (you can carry 5 at a time) and delivered to the chefs at the mills.
The pumpkins come in three colours and three sizes. You'll get more points for blue than red pumpkins and even more points for the yellow. Red pumpkins have to be delivered to the red chef, blue pumpkins to the blue and yellow to the yellow chef.
The larger the pumpkin the more points you'll get – but the larger they are the heavier they are and you'll move slower.
Plus you'll get bonus scores if you collect pumpkins in batches of the same colour (three or more). So collecting pumpkins in the order; red, red, red, blue and yellow gives you a higher score than a red, blue, red, yellow, red collection.
When you deliver your pumpkins to each chef you will get bonus points. The chefs will start to work making pies. Once a pie has been made you can visit the chef to pick them up. You can use these pies to buy stuff to help you get your job done!
Each level you will be set a target, which could be a set number of red, blue or yellow pumpkins, and/or a set number of points. Plus the witch is impatient and each level you are up against the clock (you are generally given less than 10 minutes to complete each level)!
Pumpkins tend to go off quite quickly and burst! This means you'll have less pumpkins to pick up – which might mean you can't complete the level! Also if you happen to be near a pumpkin when it bursts you'll get splattered which will slow you down! (Hint: visit the doc at the hospital to get fixed up).
The Town
If you've got some pies you can go over to the townsfolk and they will exchange your pies for stuff that might help you:
– gain strength (for a short while). This will enable you to carry those heavy pumpkins.
Shoe Shop
– buy some running shoes which will let you move faster (until they wear out).
– take your chance at spinning the wheel with the chance of winning more pies!
– acquire a compass from the pirate. You'll find that it points to the nearest pumpkin.
Old Father Time
– visit them near the cemetery and you'll get more time to complete the level.
– he can provide you with a helmet which will provide you protection from bursting pumpkins.
– special charm that slows down time!
– when you get hit from a pumpkin bursting visit the doc to get healed.
Mitten Shop
– buy a mitten – very useful as some pumpkins sent down are on fire! Without flame proof mittens you won't be able to pick them up!
The Town has a rat problem – watch out as those critters have a habit of getting in your way and messing with your pumpkins!
Your Aim!
How to Win
– meet the level target!
How to Lose
– the clock reaches zero and the game is over. Never fear you can repeat the level (and you'll get some extra time to do it in).
Delivering Pumpkins
Just go up to a chef and they will take all the pumpkins that match their colour.
Collecting Pies
Just go up to a chef and they will give you any pies they've made. Note the windmill spins faster if there are pies to pick up.
Endless Levels
The first levels will introduce the rules/elements that make up the game. After that you get over 80 pre-defined levels/challenges before the game goes into endless mode – producing random levels!
Each challenge/level lasts no more than 10 minutes the first time you play it - so it's quite a casual game hence the price.
Game Controls
Same as a first person shooter:
WASD or arrow keys to move around
Mouse to steer.
Jump (space bar) is available.
The main part of the game can be played with a joypad.
Happy Collecting!
Gary & Eddy (and thanks to the talented
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Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7
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DirectX Version: DX11 (shader model 3) with 2 GB VRAM
Version 11
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New Hafer H5 will be in the market on the Shanghai Auto Show
Recently news that Hafer H5 will be debuted on the opening of the Shanghai Auto Show which is held this month, the official price also be announced the listing will be announced during the show. It is reported that the new models in addition to the styling changes, but also for the first time new 2.0T petrol models for consumers to choose
The interior part of the new H5 obvious change, the center console is no longer used circular air conditioning vent, and add a large-size LCD screen, brings a lot of freshsense.
Dynamic aspects, in addition to current Haval H5 equipped with 2.0L, 2.4L petrol engine, as well as outside the 2.0T, 2.5T diesel engine, the new model will be the first time add the new 2.0T petrol models for consumers to choose, but the specific power of parameters official not be announced.
Fuzik products GPS Tracker with Android/IOS Iphone App is compatible with Great Wall Hafer H5.
Smart Key (Keyless Entry system) and Push Start & Remote Start System have already successfully been adopted with most of Great Wall Hafer H5, and the specialized cable is supplied.
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October 10, 2019
From the beginning of the trade war with China, businesses have stressed to determine exactly what it could mean to their employees, their customers, their bottom line. Additionally, constantly changing trade policies have resulted in volatile global markets. This led to a world-wide decrease in innovation, research and development that will impact us long after the standoff resolves.
Instead, companies must focus their attention on supply chain issues caused by the impending fall of the hammer. And, when it does drop on December 15, it will signal the implementation of previously delayed tech tariffs on consumer electronics. Laptops, cell phones, keyboards and monitors are just a few of the tech items on the list–equipment your company needs to function.
Status of Trade War Tariffs as of August 20th
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has finalized tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports. According to the report, the initial tariffs ran around 10%, and will level off at 25% in 2019. Will it happen? Most likely, yes. The first wave of tariffs hit in May, followed by the second wave in September. There's no reason to assume that the hammer will miss the December 15th round.
What Lies at the Root of the Issue?
First is a belief that the trade deficit gives China an unfair advantage. Whether or not trade deficits are inherently bad, or good, is another discussion. But, there is a secondary plot, uncovered in the Section 301 Investigation, which found that China:
- Uses joint venture requirements, foreign investment restrictions, and administrative review and licensing processes to require or pressure technology transfer from U.S. companies.
- Deprives U.S. companies of the ability to set market-based terms in licensing and other technology-related negotiations.
- Directs and unfairly facilitates the systematic investment in, and acquisition of, U.S. companies and assets to generate large-scale technology transfer.
- Conducts and supports cyber intrusions into U.S. commercial computer networks to gain unauthorized access to commercially valuable business information.
Is a Trade War the Answer?
U.S. tech companies agree that something must be done about China's behavior. However, they fall short of agreeing that a trade war is the way to handle the problem. Some have joined in filing letters of opposition to the new tariffs. The Consumer Tech Association says tariffs cost the consumer tech industry over $10 billion since July. American taxpayers have paid over $27 billion in additional import tariffs. Most of that price tag is attributable to the U.S./China trade war.
You needn't be a trade war victim, or feel trapped in the middle. Zen Techworks can assess your technology needs, procure, install and manage this vital part of your business. As a result, you can shift your focus back to engaging with customers, testing new ideas and growing your business. But, time is running out to make important decisions before the December 15 tariffs become a reality.


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Welcome to Simply the Bible, the through-the- Bible teaching program of Pastor Daryl Zachman of Calvary Chapel Treasure Valley. Have you ever wondered where all the nations came from? What happens when man tries to build a monument to himself? Nothing but confusion. We hope you'll join us as Pastor Daryl continues in Genesis chapter 11 on Simply the Bible.
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Winter is coming, are you ready?
Kayti Lyseth, Dairy Production Specialist, Purina Animal Nutrition
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Now that fall harvest is wrapped up and the choppers are put back in the shed, it's time to prepare for what Minnesota is known for, winter. Often times when the harvest crew is in full swing one of the most important part of the dairy's operation is overlooked, the calves.
With the change in weather there are a few reminders that the calf and heifer team at the All American Co-op would like to share with you. As always, clean, dry bedding is a must for raising high quality livestock. In the winter this is especially important to young calves as we want their energy to be used for growing, not trying to just stay warm. Having a high 'calf nesting score' can improve your calf's efficiency. Nesting scores range can be a 1, 2 or 3. A 1 is when the calf's legs are totally visible when resting. A 2 is represented when the calf's legs are partially visible and a nesting score of 3 is earned when none of the calf's legs are visible when lying down (as in the image included with this article). It is recommended to equip your calves with calf jackets during the cold months as well. A rule of thumb for calf jacket use is when the daytime temperature gets no higher than 50oF jackets should start being put on our calves. All American Co-op has calf jackets available for purchase at the Stewartville office!
Proving a high level of nutrition to your calves is another way to prepare for winter and the next year to come! Offering a high quality milk replacer or pasteurized milk, fed at high levels, paired with a high protein calf starter and fresh water will help your calves get through the cold months like a breeze! This will also give you the opportunity to grow bigger, stronger and healthier calves to grow into a more productive cow, but it all starts when the calf hits the ground on its first day of life.
As long as we are discussing the temperature outside, don't forget the temperature of your milk! Is your calf bottles and buckets having to be carried 100 yards in -25* temps? How much time has passed from starting calf chores to your last calf fed? Is the milk being kept warm during transportation? Spot checking your milk temperatures is a quick and easy way to ensure your calf is getting the proper and consistent temperature for optimal growth. This temperature should range from 105*-110*F.
Along with bedding, jackets, nutrition, and proper feeding temperatures, your calves will continue to perform despite the less than ideal weather conditions we face in the great state of Minnesota. For more calf raising tips and questions you may have about your young stock, contact our calf and heifer team at the All American Co-op to assist you. Kayti Lyseth (320)385-0699 or Makaila Klejeski (507)676-2316. Thank you for your continued business and have a safe winter!


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Digital 101: Beyond the vanity metrics
First it was Instagram. Now Facebook too has joined with the trial removal of the 'Likes' feature on its social media page. (After all, they are all owned by Zukerberg) For the longest time since the existence of the abovementioned social media apps, the success of a post has generally been measured via the number of 'Likes' received.
The move has gotten influencers, especially, on a panic frenzy, wondering if it will affect their income. 'Likes' is considered as a form of engagement and many saw it as a reflection on how well the post was doing. In commercial engagement, many use it as a source of measurement to see how well an influencer is doing. As it is, Instagram apparently holds the highest influencer marketing, and eventually led to people chasing after 'Likes'. It had come to a point where it became a form of social approval – more 'Likes' equates to more popular and boosting self-esteem. Unfortunately, lack of 'Likes' also has the reversed effect and that is why Instagram saw the initiative necessary.
According to an official Instagram spokesperson, the supposedly controversial trial is meant to shift the direction of users – to appreciate content instead of harping on achieving a set number of 'Likes'.
If you are a brand or a business and have been breaking into sweats at the thought of missing what is referred to as the vanity metrics, chin up. We have got you covered with the basics. There are more ways to measure the success of your social media presence, campaign or brand impact for that matter, than the mere number of 'Likes' and emojis; ones that will motivate you to pay more attention to the analytics for the differences it can make.
Read on to find out how to read the various Instagram metrics.
The two metrics are often measured together for how closely related they are to each other. Reach measures the number of potential viewers a post could get, and 'Impression' is the number of times the post shows up on a person's timeline on social media.
Marketers usually turn to 'Reach' and 'Impressions' when a campaign or product is looking to achieve brand awareness. The numbers reflect the visibility that a post gets to its audience. With reach, the number shows the total number of followers and the followers of accounts that shared the post. It is defined as 'potential reach' because not everyone who is following the account would come across the post, especially so with the latest algorithm.
That said, high reach or impressions are not enough to know the success of your post, even if the objective is brand awareness. For a brand to move forward with its strategic social media planning, knowing how well the posts have done with the receiver is essential. Let's just say that not all that you have posted will receive the same kind of love. You can post to a million people but if only 1 person engaged with it, you know how much love you get.
With the flood of content on the digital space, one of the best ways to find out is through engagement. Reach without engagement communicates across that your post is not interesting enough for viewers to want to react to it – whether it is liking a post, to sharing of content or even leaving a comment. The utmost latter is usually the best kind of engagement because it has the potential of creating a conversation.
Have you ever noticed someone's post appearing on your feed even though you are not on each other's friend's list? It is what happens when someone on your friend's list reacts to that person's post. So, imagine a scenario where people are heavily conversing on a particular post and the number of feeds it will be appearing on.
In this case, a high engagement rate normally leads to an even higher reach and impressions – one that is of quality too.
While numbers are great and all, do not forget your target audience. This metric is also often shown on the insights of your social media account. Making references back to your initial targeted audience enables the brand to always ensure that posts remain aligned to those on the receiving end.
A revelation of audience insights that differ from the brand's vision is also an opportunity to consider a different strategy for its marketing plans.
This metric is like the cherry on top when it comes to covering the basic of all metrics. When the analytics from reach, impressions and audience do not digest, the best is to refer to the sentiments – which is the consumers' perception towards a product, service or brand through their emotions.
There are a number of ways to look at sentiments. Since Facebook and Instagram are taking away their "Reactions" button, you can start looking at the comments that were posted. Use a social media listening tool to aggregate the comments for an overall sentiment sensing. Another way is to look at how people are sharing your posts. Do they share it with the intention of an opinion?
Sentiments are measured in three categories: positive, negative or neutral and it is usually gauged based on words expressed by the user. In a glance, a brand or business should be able to get a gist and an idea on the perception of the product or service, or brand.
With all of the above insights in tow, you then wonder what is really the purpose of 'Likes' to begin with? These are only some that will provide your brand with a better understanding of how well your posts are doing, amidst the removal of a vanity metric. Certainly, there are more to be explored for in-depth analysis with Google Analytics, the Return on Investment (ROI), and right down to how long your viewers spend on a post.
Here are some other useful resources we think that can help you:
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I hope you are having a wonderful time and wanted to let you know how much I enjoy reading your comments and emails and tweets all the time ❤ In case you were wondering 😉
Oh, and I also wanted to share a fun DIY today:
You will need:
lace (I bought mine at a craft store)
maybe some more lace to keep the other lace in shape ^^
elastic ribbon
your sewing machine (or a sewing needle & yarn) and scissors
Start with cutting the lace. I chose a smaller part of the lace because I didn't want my headband to become too big!
Then I cut the other lace (which basically is some leftover lace from a curtain I bought at IKEA a while ago!) and start sewing them together.
This way the lace parts will keep in shape!
Cut off the leftover "second" lace.
And start sewing the elastic ribbon to the lacey part.
That's basically all you have to do!
And now you have a new cute fashion accessory perfect for special occasions or just to make your daily outfit a little bit more special!
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It seems that Phaedra Parks is trying to make a comeback after getting booted from the reality show The Real Housewives of Atlanta. The lawyer and mortician just landed a modeling contract with Wilhelmina Models.
Phaedra talked to US Weekly to spill the tea on her new gig. She believes in the idea that models can come in all shapes, sizes, and heights.
'I think I'm the face of 'yes you can' I'm a small town girl who has followed her dreams. Yes you can be a mom, yes you can be a lawyer, and yes you can be a model. When the opportunity presented itself, some people asked me Why? and I said Why not?' she confessed.
Phaedra added, 'A supermodel started this company, and she wanted to give power back to the women, and I think I stand for the same things. I have the opportunity to show people that beauty can come in every size, shape, color, and age. It's exciting and an adventure!'
When she was asked about the opportunity to rep for under-served markets, she said it feels great.
'I feel great about being different, in light of what's going on now, politically … I think women need to be empowered to stand in their truth, to be different, dare to be diverse and stand up in times of controversy. I'm excited about that part.'
She also had a few thoughts on having to show some skin during her photo shoots, which apparently, RHOA set up her for that.
'I don't mind baring it all; I have been wearing g-strings and baring it all really every season for seven years. I had two children on national T.V. I love nudity! I've brought a lot of exotic entertainers on the show, so I love my body, and I've got curves. I'm a mother of two children, so I'm not perfect, but I have no problem getting naked.'
Phaedra also shared what her ultimate dream campaign would be.
'Well I would love to be the face of skincare brand. I have great skin, I love makeup, but I love to be able to take off the makeup and have beautiful skin.'
'I also think a lot of girls are looking on Instagram for an idealized standard of beauty that requires a lot of makeup. Those are not the faces of what real women look like,' she concluded.


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This Owner-Built 1957 Olds Is A New Tribute to an Olds Classic
Bill O'Connor in Horse Shoe, North Carolina, submitted this custom 1957 Olds, which he built as a tribute to automotive designer Harley Earl, R.E. Olds, and Oldsmobile and America's rocket era.
Bill was 13 when he tried to persuade his father to buy a particular 1957 Olds 98 four-door. "I didn't understand that the car cost about what my steel mill worker dad made in a year," he says. A few years ago, while paging through the car classifieds, Bill came across this one. "I was shocked to see a photo of what looked like the car that sent me begging my old man to buy. The next day I was dragging a trailer behind my truck headed for Florida. After paying probably half again too much, I brought it back and set about getting its suspension and braking up to at least '90s standards. When I realized there was no maintenance history, no chain of ownership, no paperwork at all, I decided to follow my real dream to have an absolutely one-off custom.
"Many believe that the designs of the cars of the '50s represent the highest achievement of automotive art, with the 1957s at the top of the rock. Harley Earl exercised a growing influence on the look and popularity of all GM cars and, indeed, all automotive design the world over. This absolutely one-of-a-kind custom car is a tribute, mostly, to Harley Earl, but it is named 'Eli' for R. E. Olds, another car pioneer and the namesake of the Oldsmobile Division.
"'Eli' includes elements of design from all five of General Motors' cars of the '50s. The base car is a four-door 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire 98. The outside mirrors are from a 2003 Aurora (the last Olds). The hood ornament is from a 1951 Pontiac Chieftain. The oval fender vents honor the 'ventiports' of the '50s Buicks. The seats are from a 2006 Cadillac STS, cut down to '50s size. The 1959 Cadillac taillights support the rocket theme. The rear fender antennas are from a late-'50s Chevrolet.
"The exterior was largely dechromed, saving just the iconic front fender spears. The Pontiac hood ornament is lit, along with the fender rockets, which are drilled and wired for LEDs—amber in front and red behind. Door handles were replaced with flush flippers from The Silent Hand. The Buick-honoring fender vents were built up from welded copper coils creating a lip and wing-like low pressure to draw out engine heat when at speed. The headlights are LED. The front and rear light bezels were cleaned up to receive the body color: two-stage PPG Vibrance pearl 'Money' in front and cream two-stage urethane in back. The first time I saw a 1957 Olds, I thought it needed a contrasting color on the roof ridges, but I never saw it done until I did mine.
"The wheels were upped from 14 inches to 15 to accept front disc brakes, but kept to steel reversos and baby Moons with beauty rings, honoring the '60s custom vibe. The tires are Coker's bias-looking radial whitewalls.
"The chassis features a Fatman Fabrications front clip (mainly for the rack-and-pinion), married to the stock frame and modified to avoid eliminating interior space for the transmission. A four-link and airbags at the front and rear replace the leaves and coils. A Panhard bar keeps back following the front around corners, with just a hint of oversteer when the giddyap is engaged. The 3.42:1 differential is bulletproof and fine for a cruiser. It is great in a parade and can still light it up at the stoplight with the Borlas laughing (very) loudly away.
"The engine is also Chevrolet—a modern GM Performance ZZ383 stroker wearing Oldsmobile clothes and painted a '50s-era Oldsmobile green. The cold-air intake is assembled from stock Spectre Performance components, adapted and welded, bodyworked, and painted rear body color—above a Holley 770-cfm carb. A spare fender rocket decorates the air cleaner cover. The engine makes more than 440 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque. The front-runner system is from March Performance; a 16-inch fan on a triple tube radiator serves cool cruising at 170 degrees. The 700-R4 transmission provides cruise economy.
"The interior is as modern as can be (with a few old touches). The leather upholstery design combines a 'sunrise' interpretation on top, with a 'moonlight on the lake' below. The dash is shaved, but the oval speedo frame design is honored and holds the Speedhut GPS-powered speedo/tach plus the battery and fuel monitor. The console holds the oil pressure and water temp gauges in the same Speedhut set, as well as the Pioneer display screen for the audio system. I installed a tambour door to cover the console, which opens to show three matching gauges monitoring the front and back air tanks. There are four switches—for the air tank front and back controls, and for a small 'steam' whistle, tied to the bag compressors and mounted in the front bumper for an alternate horn. Six additional system switches were added (three required to start, along with a secret switch). Additional controls operate the electric door locks and windows, and the Vintage Air system that provides year-round cruising comfort in the Carolina mountains. The banjo steering wheel tops a tilt shifter column. I drilled and tapped a 1-1/4-pound chunk of malachite—almost the same color as the car—for the gear shift knob."
Bill is rightfully proud of his custom 1957 Olds, and we believe that Harley Earl and R.E. Olds—if they were around to see it—would be honored by the tribute.
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There are a lot of different Microsoft services and products. This glut of choice is a wonderful thing, but can be difficult. It can be hard for the owner of a small business to know what's right for them. Unfortunately tech sites and even the Wikipedia pages tend to be written by energetic young people with computer science degrees who don't realize how densely they've written. To someone without great knowledge of computers, sentences containing too many bits of jargon and shorthand can become unreadable. Even if the author tries to explain what they are up front the jargon is essentially a new language. Ram, Rom, and SQL are meaningless letters until you've learned not just the translation but what they mean at a core level. Jargon in general has that effect, until you've internalized the meaning it's easy to lose track of what's right and wrong with a given sentence. For example, even if you know that SQL is a server type best for databases, and RAM (random access memory) is operating memory a sentence like: "Your computer doesn't have enough RAM for the CPU to take proper advantage of the SQL" is largely meaningless. This is why more businesses and services are turning to professional help and advice to set up their systems. No matter where you live be it a crowded metropolis like New York or an isolated town in Alaska you'll be able to find IT people willing to help you and your small business.
There is no shame in admitting you don't know how to build a server, or even pick the right one out. Talking to sales people runs the problems related to commissions and up-sales. When you're talking to IT people, it's important to remember, they don't care what you buy because they don't get a percentage, they know your return business will be important. So the incentive structure is not towards the up-sell, but instead towards the happy customer. And if you're asking for help picking the right system, realistically you're going to need their help setting it up. Ideally you should be able to find a company that will not only help you set your server up, but can train you so you don't have to call them every time you want to use a work group server's directory functions to distribute software to your employees. Most likely you'll want to run a Microsoft server; you're most familiar with its OS.
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Stained Glass and Brazillian Agate Geode Suncatcher
After admiring these geode slices for quite some time, we decided to incorporate their natural translucent beauty into some rather different suncatchers.The glass is carefully chosen for each piece to complement and highlight all of the colors - and textures - of the natural stone.
We weren't quite sure how to best frame the triangualar piece, until we laid it out with the small red one. The picture with the white background give a good sense of the colors, and the window pic an idea of the textures. It measures approximately 7¼" x 5 and comes with a hanging chain attached. It's best to attach directly to window frame, but we also supply a heavy-duty suction cup if that isn't an option.
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What are you doing on a sunday? Mine are quite unspectacular before the week starts again. Today I´ve time to get up whenever I like and no ringing does it as loud as it can. To eat whenever I´m hungry or not without fixed lunchtimes and so on… I think you know what I mean – relaxing!!
That´s why I decided today – get into the green nature and enjoy the sun. With some layering I can wear some of my summer styles like my Jeansshorts. She has a destroyed look and is highwaisted. I´ve cropped the legs of the short once because I want it shorter. The cute Top is knotted in the front. I really love this kind of shirts and I don´t think that I´m too old for that. 🙂 I already know that this outfit will be one of my favourites in summer.
I really like it if there are some color matches in an outfit. That´s why I combined my red top with my red shoes. So you can see wonderful colors in every spring flower which are growing right now as well as in my outfit. And to make this look much warmer I´m wearing a cozy cardigan and my leatherjacket – now I´m ready for spring.
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Spectucalar year round lake house built in 2009 with 102.5' on the west shores of Lake St. Catherine. Offers one level living with vaulted ceilings, open concept kitchen w/soap stone countertop & island, hickory cabinets, maple floors throughout, seperate living room all with access to front deck with endless lake views inside and out, master bedroom ensuite, walk-in closet, 2 additonal bedrooms with full bathroom, laundry on 1st floor. Mirrored 2176' space in basement ready to be finished, electrical and plumbing awaits connection. Walkout to level back yard with direct lake front access, block retaining wall with stairs to dock. Family retreats, invest with another friend, family member or rent out. Comes fully furnished.
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June 30, 2013 Speaker: Mike Southards Series: Ordinary Characters
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Topical shave creams, acne products and pain gels manufactured by Shadow Holdings are being recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria that could lead to serious infections in people with compromised immune systems. To date, no reports of adverse events have been associated with use of these products.
Affected products include all lots within expiration date of Herb-X Solutions X-Jow Pain Gel, and United Exchange Acne Shave Moisturizer, Acne Shave Shave Cream with Acne Shield, and Acne Shave Shave Kit.
Herb-X Solutions X-Jow Pain Gel is an external analgesic, and is packaged in 4 oz. and 8 oz. bottles. The United Exchange Acne Shave Moisturizer and Acne Shave Shave Cream with Acne Shield are used as topical acne medicines and are packaged in 3.3 oz. and 5.1 oz. bottles, respectively. The United Exchange Acne Shave Shave Kit contains potentially affected units of both the Acne Shave Moisturizer and the Acne Shave Shave Cream with Acne Shield.
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"An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. Since an overseer manages God's household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered..." (See context: Titus 1:6-9; Emphasis mine)
"Not quick-tempered." The word used in the Greek text to convey this idea of "quick temper" is "orgilon." It means wrath. I think the idea in the Titus text regarding the qualifications of an elder is that an elder is not to be given to exploding often in angry displays of really bad, wrathful behavior. The reasons are obvious. How can an elder manage or rule over the church of God if he cannot rule over his own temper? (See 1 Timothy 3: 5)
The Old Testament book of Proverbs speaks to this very issue.
"A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated."(Proverbs 14:17 NKJV)
A man of quick temper behaves not only foolishly but the conjunction used here, and, in the verse connects a quick-tempered man with a man of wicked intentions.
"He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly." (Proverbs 14:29 NKJV)
This verse tells us that someone who is quick-tempered lacks great understanding and that he is impulsive and thus exalts folly.
But, most importantly, the Bible tells us in the Wisdom Book of Proverbs that we are not to even associate with a quick-tempered man:
"Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared." (Proverbs 22:24 - 25 NIV)
An elder in a church who is quick-tempered is NOT qualified to be an elder. In fact, when there are more than two three witnesses (See Matthew 18:16; Deuteronomy 19:15) to this sinful behavior the fact can be confirmed that this is a problem from which the quick-tempered man must repent or step down, or be removed, as an elder.
We are commanded in Scripture not to make friends with or to even associate with such a one making it impossible to submit to the Biblical teaching and or discipline of such an elder.


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I sit here in the middle of February and look out the window at nothing but snow. And this reminds me of buffalo hunting. After all of this time, the thing about buffalo hunts is they can happen in any weather, and at any time of the year. I have hunted them in the middle of summer, and I have ridden back from a hunt in 35 degree below zero weather. I have been on hunts where big bulls were taken, and I have been on hunts where small bulls or cows were taken. But a hunt is a hunt, and all of these hunts were taken by fair chase. A lot of people think hunting them is like shooting cows in a pasture, or "fish in a barrel." A lot of my hunters have been surprised at the difficulty. Some have not, because with buffalo, as with any wild game, you run into situations where it is easy to stalk and shoot one. That is the thing about hunting them though, they are like any other game. They can be very difficult or very easy to take. They can be taken in warm or cold weather. At the end of the day though, they are hunted just like anything else, and will give you just as big of a thrill.
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Buffalo Hunts are Off to a Great Start!
We are off to a good start with this years buffalo hunts. We've taken some great hunters and made lots of buffalo hunting memories with them with mounts and hides off to the taxidermist as reminders. I am always amazed by how much the people love this hunt. I hear almost weekly that this is the best hunt they have ever been on. We have a few more hunts available for this season. Please call if you have any questions. It is a hunt of a life time.
This Weeks Hunt
We have a great group for this weeks buffalo hunt with five hunters from Washington state. Three of the group has hunted with us before and loves the adventure of a traditional buffalo hunt in Montana! It started last week with a couple of days of antelope hunting followed by a couple of days of prairie dog shooting. One hunter has enjoyed the prairie dog shooting so much that he ran to town (an hour and a half away) to purchase an AR15 to really get into the action!! This morning they took off for the buffalo hunt. Brad will have stories to share with us when they return.
We are ready to start up another season of Montana Buffalo hunts!
We still have availability for October, November and December. If you are looking for a real buffalo hunt, one that is Boone and Crockett eligible, contact us!
After several years of guiding buffalo hunts in Montana, the blogging begins!
We've been guiding these buffalo hunts in Montana for several years. It's been a great experience for us to have such a close relationship with the land owners who allow us to host these buffalo hunts in Montana. It's really a historic adventure every time. This Montana buffalo hunt is the essence of the old west!


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Last Wednesday – Friday, Oct. 25-27th, the Armstrong FFA took 12 students to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana for the 90th Annual National FFA Convention. While there, the students attended three different sessions where they got to hear from inspirational speakers and learn about the other chapters that have won national awards. In between the sessions the students had the chance to walk around the Expo portion of the convention. There, they talked with different agriculture companies, colleges, and the National FFA Organization. The first night the chapter attended the Rascal Flatts concert and the second night they went to the Headless Horseman Festival, where they conquered the corn maze and rode the spooky hayrack ride! Overall, everyone learned a lot and had a great time!
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Sarma Melngailis, who earned the nickname "Bad Vegan" for defrauding investors while running a healthy, upscale Manhattan restaurant, was released from prison Friday and will now serve five years on probation.
Melngailis ran Pure Food restaurant, which regularly attracted stars like Bill Clinton and Alec Baldwin. But, the once-promising young food star went on the run with husband Anthony Strangis after they spent millions of dollars taken from the restaurant. Ironically, they were brought down in May 2016 when police traced a call for pizza and wings from Domino's to one of their cell phones, the New York Post reported.
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After four months at Rikers Island prison, Melngailis is free. Even after the short stint in a penitentiary, she insisted that her husband is the cause of her criminal history, telling the Post, "Why would I destroy what I cared about more than anything else?" The judge seemed to agree with her, saying that the brief sentence was handed down because "she was abused by the co-defendant."
The judge seemed to agree with her, saying that the brief sentence was handed down because "she was abused by the co-defendant."
Her lawyer said, "She's done with this, and it's time to move on." But, it could be difficult to make another move into the posh world of fancy Manhattan restaurants — the conditions of her release require her to serve five months probation and pay back $1 million in restitutions.


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Imagine my psychosis: I grew up with naturally curly hair that I started chemically straightening before I was even in a training bra. However, when I go to get my hair styled – there's NOTHING I want more than curls. The control aspect of "fake" curls – ones that are created as part of a style and not just what you naturally have – is a key aspect in my affection. It's hard to maintain, but when it's beautiful — it's, well, glorious! Here are a few simple tips from a top hair expert to make those hard earned fake curls LAST.
1. Build a Proper Foundation – The foundation of the hair is key, says Raphael Reboh of Femme Coiffure Hair Spa in Miami Beach. Before you work with curls, always use a product that specializes in offering a healthy hold (not too sticky, not too stiff) and that minimizes frizz and blocks humidity.
2. Hands Off! – Try not to run your fingers through your hair. This will break up and separate the curls and cause them to lose their curly luster.
3. Give 'em a Boost – To re-establish curls, simply "bounce". Flip your hair upside down like the super models we adore – trust me, it's not a practice of vanity – scrunch the ends upward and lightly fluff the hair from the scalp. Do this cautiously however. If you work with the hair too vigorously, it will open the cuticle and subject the hair to frizz and limp locks.
4. Stay Clean – Make sure when you do have to touch your curls that you do so with freshly washed hands. Your the skin carries crazy buildup that quickly and easily translates to heavy, oily hair.
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Stephanie Morgenstern is a Canadian actress, filmmaker, and screenwriter for television and film. She provided her voice of Mina Aino in Optimum Productions localization of Sailor Moon and Sailor Moon R.
Personal Life
Born to a Canadian family in Geneva, Switzerland and raised in Montreal, Quebec. Morgenstern is married to actor Mark Ellis, who works with her as a writing partner. She has a brother, Mark Morgenstern, with whom she also co-writes and directs with.
Film and Television
Morgenstern began her acting career when she was fifteen years old. She has worked extensively on stage, film, and television in both English and French. Her most widely seen feature film credits have been The Sweet Hereafter, Maelstrom, Revoir Julie and Forbidden Love. Morgenstern also provided the voice for Yin in the Disney cartoon Yin Yang Yo!, and Regina in the original Dino Crisis game produced by Capcom.
Work as a Writer
Morgenstern created the Canadian television series Flashpoint that premiered in 2008 and ran for five years before Morgenstern and Ellis chose to end the series in 2013. The show was awarded the Academy Board of Directors Tribute for Outstanding and Enduring Contribution to Canadian Television, in addition to a Canadian Screen Award in 2009, and the Gemini Award in 2013 for Best Dramatic Series.
Morgenstern has been twice nominated for Genie Awards for directing the short film Remembrance, which she co-wrote and co-starred in with her husband Ellis. Working with her brother, Mark Morgenstern, she co-directed, co-wrote and starred in the short film Curtains.
Sailor Moon
Morgenstern is widely recognized by as the original voice actor for Mina Aino (Sailor Venus), and the Negamonster Morga, in the DiC and Pioneer Entertainment productions of Sailor Moon during the first and second seasons, Sailor Moon and Sailor Moon R. During 2000, the production of the third season, Sailor Moon S, was underway by Cloverway Inc. (the then-US Branch of Toei Animation).[2]
When asked to return, Morgenstern declined to on account of other commitments to on-screen projects. Morgenstern was replaced by Emilie Barlow (Raye Hino's second voice actor during Sailor Moon R).[2] Morgenstern, however, did reprise the role of Mina the Sailor Moon films, The Promise of the Rose, Hearts in Ice, and Black Dream Hole. Morgenstern makes occasional appearances at Anime conventions at the request of fans for Sailor Moon panel discussions.
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we brought several things home with us from thanksgiving this year - a tickle me elmo from mimi, a super cute brown fleece & matching hat & gloves set from memaw, a fun piano toy from the kids' christmas swap, & a nasty stomach bug from kaegan! the virus went through our family like the plague & this poor little guy is sicker than he's ever been in his 18 months of life. you'll remember the "puke fest" from last spring? yeah, he lost his lunch regularly over several months last spring, but then he'd go on about his merry way, acting just the same.
not so this time.
he's so puny it's breaking my heart. he's subsisting off of cracker bits (only if i actually put them in his mouth!) & pedialyte (again, only if i stick the cup in his mouth). all he wants to do is have me hold him & watch einstein over & over & over. poor baby! thank goodness mimi bought us another baby einstein when she was here last, so we at least have a 3 dvd rotation :) we're so hoping to avoid the hospital, so if he doesn't eat much today, we'll probably be setting alarms periodically tonight to wake him & get him to eat/drink. fun times!
& yes, if you're wondering - i do have my trunk show THIS thursday, & YES, this sickness is putting a bit of a damper on all of the loose ends i need to tie up. i'm trying not to stress about it :) reading this post last week (& really all of her posts - she's so darn cute!) reminded me of the real wisdom in being thankful in all circumstance & like it or not, i'm getting a great opportunity to live it out right now!
one of my favorite historic people is corrie ten boom & one of my fav stories of hers is the one about her & her sister's discovery of the flea infestation in their concentration camp room's mattresses. they were both horrified, but her sister reminded them to be thankful for all things (yeah, right! i would have been tempted to hit my sister at that point!! johnna - you know it's true!). so corrie begrudgingly gave in, with what i imagine included a roll of the eyes. later they discovered that their little room of women was afforded much freedom as the guards refused to enter because of the fleas! crazy story, huh?! and while i've yet to have the faith of corrie's sister (!), i am trying to copy it in the smallest of ways while i'm enduring this week with sickie hud + a long to do list.
anyway, this sickness is reminding me that life isn't just about ME, darn it!
well, here's to hoping you have a healthy & thankful week :)


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District cooling services provider Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) highlighted on the occasion of World Water Day, that it has saved 305 million gallons of potable water in 2018 which is equivalent to the amount of water in 555 Olympic swimming pools.
This has been achieved by using treated sewage water in its district cooling operations instead of fresh water, in line with the 2008 Executive Council resolution approved by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, that directs to lower the usage of fresh water and use other water alternatives in order to conserve the water resources in UAE.
This is as part of company's ongoing efforts to ensure water conservation and water security; one of the seven sectors of the National Innovation Strategy, which aims to promote innovations in addressing water scarcity. Empower also aligns its strategy with the UAE National Agenda, that leads to the UAE Vision 2021; which water security is one of the it's pillars.
Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, said: "World Water Day is observed across the world as it helps to raise public awareness about the importance of water and the need to conserve water resources to achieve global water security. We work through joint visions, efforts, rules, and initiatives to promote water conservation and to achieve sustainable development.
"Empower is always looking to achieve the highest levels of efficiency by increasing reliance on innovations and investments in advanced technologies. Our award-winning Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) technology replaces scarce and precious potable water at DC plants Empower also supports National Sustainable Development Strategies (NSDS) and the aspirations of the UAE's wise leadership, led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, by preserving natural resources for future generations."
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Amtrak to Launch 'Amtrak Train Day' in Spring 2015
Car Rental & Rail Amtrak Patrick Clarke February 11, 2015
Amtrak is living up to its moniker of America's Railroad in 2015.
This week, the rail service operator announced that it will unveil "Amtrak Train Days" this spring in an effort to celebrate why trains matter and reasons people ride within multiple communities.
In a press release, Amtrak revealed that it plans to build on the recent success of "National Train Day" by extending its community program beyond one day, spreading out events over the spring, summer and fall of 2015.
National Train Day was created by Amtrack back in 2008 as a way to spread information to the American public. Since then, more than 300 communities across the country have paused to celebrate the underrated form transportation.
Amtrak Train Days will begin on May 9, 2015 at Chicago Union Station, and continue across the country during the summer and fall.
The educational celebration will travel to 20 locations in the U.S. from May through October.
"Amtrak Train Days will demonstrate why 'Trains Matter' by sharing with the local communities we serve the 'reasons to ride' the train. ATD will focus on reaching current and new audiences across America to reinforce the importance, benefits and value of passenger train travel," stated the company's press release.
The associated celebrations will feature a plethora of outreach tools, including a tour of the Amtrak Exhibit Train in select markets.
In addition, they will include interactive displays of the Amtrak experience at community organization-sponsored events, guest speakers, media and event promotions and an Amtrak Train Days toolkit to help support activities in local communities.
Amtrak Train Days is still in the planning stages until March 30, according to the official website. However, Amtrak encourages communities looking to host events to reach out before plans are finalized this coming spring.
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Sri Lanka Spice Trails
Sri Lanka Bike Tours
Bike the Island of Spice
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length12 days
- Prices from$2710 Rates
- Book This Trip
A bike tour in Sri Lanka is a kaleidoscope of images, experiences, and smells; tea plantations, cool highlands, ancient cities, and tropical beaches. The extraordinary flora and fauna highlight the diversity of this land, rich in history, religion, and culture.
Once considered a lost paradise, the island was part of the hundreds of ancient trade routes, including the trade route for the coveted spices. Though no longer considered luxuries, the exotic flavors, colors and smells of these delicacies remain!
The quiet back roads of this tear-drop shaped island make it ideal for cycling. Beginning on the west coast, dotted with the sails of the local fishing boats, the route leads inland past a multitude of Buddhist and Hindu monuments.
- Ancient Ceylon
- Sigiriya
- Wildlife safari in Wasgomuwa National Park
- Temple of the Tooth
- Botanical gardens
- Lovely beaches
You will be captivated by the romance, color, and spice of Sri Lanka!
Day 1: Arrival in Sri Lanka
Day 2: Negombo – Dambulla, 34 mi. (54 km)
Day 3: Dambulla Loop, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 4: Dambulla - Polonnaruwa, 49 mi. (78 km)
Day 5: Polonnaruwa - Kandy, 46 mi. (75 km)
Day 6: Kandy Rest Day
Day 7: Kandy - Hatton, 49 mi (78 km)
Day 8: Hatton - Udawalawa, 36 mi. ( 58 km)
Day 9: Udawalawa loop, 32 mi. ( 52 km)
Day 10: Udawalawa - Mirissa, 50 mi. (81 km)
Day 11: Galle loop, 24 mi. (39 km)
Day 12: Galle - Mirissa– Colombo
This bike tour often goes beyond the beaten track and therefore not always predictable. It is occasionally necessary to reroute or update itineraries. A tour will not be changed unless necessary for safety or to improve it. The hotels listed are always accurate at the time of writing, but if it is necessary to change, it will always be for a similar or better one.
Day 1: Arrival in Sri Lanka
There will be a welcome meeting at the Goldi Sands hotel in Negombo for a trip briefing and welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Suriya Resort
Meal: Dinner
Day 2: Negombo – Dambulla, 34 mi. (54 km), Elevation: + 402 m / - 364 m
Directly from the hotel, the cycle route follows the old coast road, past the distinctive patchwork sails of the Karavas fishing community. Turning inland on quiet back roads, after cycling approximately 50 km, there is then a transfer of approximately 3 hours to Dambulla, breaking for lunch at Kununegala Lake. Dambulla is famous for the 2nd-century Buddhist cave temple, Golden Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in the country, containing more than 150 Buddha statues. A final short ride will lead to a peaceful hotel amid mango trees and paddy fields.
Accommodation: Thilanka Spa & Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Dambulla Loop, 37 mi. (60 km), Elevation: + 555 m / - 578 m
Today's ride is through the countryside on a mix of tarmac and red dirt roads passing orchards, paddy fields and elephant grass. You cycle along the shores of Kandalama Lake to the ancient 5th-century rock fortress Sigiriya (Lion Rock) where the 300 m ascent will challenge but the views of the ruins of King Kasyapa's summer palace will reward. After the descent, the afternoon ride follows an old irrigation canal along red dirt roads, framed by long green grass.
Accommodation:Thilanka Spa & Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Dambulla - Polonnaruwa, 49 mi. (78 km), Elevation: + 538 m / - 655 m
You could be awarded a glimpse of wild elephants on the ascent over the Kaladuwa Hills! The ride passes along tree-lined roads through the historic park of Polonnaruwa, the 10th Century capital and best preserved of the ancient cities which was abandoned in the 13th Century, since rediscovered in the 18th Century and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Accommodation: Deer Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Polonnaruwa - Kandy, 46 mi. (75 km), Elevation: +620 m / - 381 m
A short transfer takes you back to Polonnaruwa, where you ride around the huge lake known as the Sea of Parakrama, named after the great king who built it. Part of the ride is through Angammedilla National Park, built to protect the water source. This small forest reserve is an elephant corridor linking Minneriya and Wasgomuwa National Parks. Here you retrace part of yesterday's ride, following the Ambon Ganga (river) back towards its start point in the foothills around Naula, said to be the center of the Island. You end the ride here to avoid busy roads and transfer to lunch in Matale, situated in Sri Lanka's spice-growing region, and on to Kandy, the spiritual and cultural capital of the hill country and Sri Lanka's second-largest city.
Accommodation: Thilanka Hotel Kandy
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Kandy Rest Day
A rest day is scheduled today in picturesque Kandy, an important religious center of the Sinhalese and a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. Nestled among hills and centered around a lake, picturesque Kandy has long been an important religious center of the Sinhalese and a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. Today you can explore the town center's old shops, antique and gem specialists or the bustling market. A must do is to see the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sacred Kandy which houses the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist relic, a tooth of the Buddha.
Accommodation: Thilanka Hotel Kandy
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Kandy - Hatton, 49 mi (78 km), Elevation: +1530 m / - 891m
After a day of rest, you are ready to tackle hill country. For those who enjoy riding but find hills a bit too challenging, there is the option of taking the train for the final part into Hatton. A short 8-km transfer takes you out of town to Peradeniya, famed for its Botanical Garden and university. Starting the ride from the campus, you wind your way along a river valley with some short climbs opening out to the surrounding vistas, with your first tea stop in Gampola 21 km away; the optional train journey begins here. From Gampola, you start to see the tea carpeted slopes of the hill country. Riding at a gentle pace, you can stop to take photos of brightly dressed tea pickers and colorful Hindu temples. You regroup at the tea outlets brewing the best tea on the island, fresh from their respective estates. Reaching Hatton, you descend to one of the old colonial tea planter bungalows set in lovely gardens. Those taking the train will be met at the station and shuttled to the bungalow.
Accommodation: Upper Glencairn Bungalow
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Hatton - Udawalawa, 36 mi. (58 km), Elevation: + 1040 m / - 1675m
Today's ride will be along tea estate tracks, through the heart of Sri Lanka's tea-growing region. You'll be greeted by the pickers at work and their children as we head towards the Peak Wilderness and the distinctive triangle-shaped mountain, known as Adam's Peak. The long climb with an easy gradient up to Bogowantalawa gets tougher for the last 10 km to a remote pass with dramatic views. The mountain pass is part of the Peak Forest Reserve; its distinctive stunted forest contains many rare, endemic plants as well as the shy bear monkey more often heard than seen. The reward for the long climb is a stunning 30 km, 1000 m descent through small villages and tea communities, ending close to Banlangoda. After lunch at a local restaurant, we pack our bikes and transfer to our hotel on the edge of Udawalawe National Park, set on the banks of a lake.
Accommodation: Elephant Trails
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Udawalawa loop, 32 mi. (52 km), Elevation: + 415 m / - 414m
Riding from the hotel, you cycle 21 km to Udawalawa National Park, one of the best parks to see wild elephants in Sri Lanka. The park, centered around a reservoir, has approximately 400 elephants in small herds scattered around the park, and mid-morning is a good time to see them close to the water's edge. You may also see wild buffaloes, crocodiles, sambur deer, and monkeys. There are lots of resident waterfowl and hawk eagles to keep the photographers happy. You enjoy lunch in a nearby eco-lodge and then mount your bicycle to follow an irrigation canal back towards your hotel.
Accommodation: Elephant Trails
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Udawalawa - Mirissa, 50 mi. (81 km), Elevation: + 844 m / - 932m
Riding from the hotel, you use a network of back roads for some fantastic cross-country riding. Here you get to experience southern Sri Lankan charm – lots of smiling faces and a slow pace of life. It's quite a long, undulating ride, with lots of fruit stops to break up the day. Be sure to try one of the 14 varieties of bananas in Sri Lanka, each with its own taste and medicinal qualities, to give you energy. We try to get to the beach by the early afternoon, leaving you free time to enjoy the beach or a nearby surf camp. Tonight you will dine at one of the many nearby restaurants in the evening.
Accommodation: Mandara Mirissa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Galle loop, 24 mi. (39 km), Elevation: + 237 m / - 233m
Cycling through open paddy fields and cinnamon estates, you arrive in Galle mid-morning, giving you plenty of time to explore this historic masterpiece. The Dutch expanded the original fort to its present size, and later the British added the court complex and several other outstanding buildings. The different architectural and cultural influences meld to create a magnificent sight. You are free to choose your own lunch. and we meet up again for a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Mandara Mirissa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Galle - Mirissa– Colombo
You are transferred 3 hours to Colombo where you can either be dropped at the airport or at a hotel if you are extending your stay in Sri Lanka.
Meal: Breakfast
Please see day to day detail for the preferred hotels. These are carefully chosen accommodations that are the best available for the location and offer a good mix, from local bed and breakfasts to luxurious lodges.
What's Included
- All accommodations
- All meals except for lunch and dinner on rest days
- English speaking tour guide (two guides if group is larger than 8)
- Support vehicle
- 24 to 27-speed Specialized Hardrock mountain bike
- Fruit, healthy snacks, water and electrolyte drinks during the rides
- SpiceRoads water-bottle and a SpiceRoads bike jersey
What's Not Included
- Transfers to and from airport (can be arranged)
- Lunch and dinner on Day 6 and 12
- Breakfast and lunch on Day 1
- Alcohol
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
2020 Dates
January 5, February 2, March 15, April 5, July 26, September 20, October 4, November 8, and December 13, 2020
Arrivals are possible on other days. Please ask. Group size 2-16 riders.
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Twin/double: $ 3868 £ 2149 $ 3,700 € 2354 $ 4187 kr 24786 $ 2,710 Single supplement: $ 921 £ 511 $ 881 € 560 $ 997 kr 5899 $ 645
Extra Options
Electrical Bike: $ 314 £ 174 $ 300 € 191 $ 340 kr 2012 $ 220
Private airport transfer: $ 57 £ 32 $ 55 € 35 $ 62 kr 366 $ 40 (for two people)
Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate–Difficult
This guided tour will take place on a variety of road surfaces; quiet back roads, dirt roads, and gravel paths. You will encounter uneven surfaces, broken asphalt and potholes. 575 km is covered in 9 cycling days on undulating terrain. There are days with more than 70 km of riding but do note that no technical riding is required. perts. The beginning of this ride is relatively flat, but there will be hills as you head inland, and there are some long distances to cover. Never underestimate the heat and humidity of tropical Sri Lanka, as it will likely ensure things feel hot.
Airport Info
This tour starts in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Bandaranaike International Airport (also known as Colombo International Airport and Katunayake International Airport (IATA: CMB, ICAO: VCBI) is the closest main international airport.
Local Travel
Private transfer can be arranged at a cost of 40 USD/car/way (maximum 2 passengers per car), valid from now until 30th Sep'16. You can also order a taxi to arrive to your first hotel. There is a taxi counter at the airport. (Cab drivers in Sri Lanka do expect a tip!). If you prefer public transportation, a shuttle bus operates every 15 minutes from the terminal to main bus station located about 500 m away. From here, intercity buses operate to the city. *Do note that taxis are quite inexpensive in Sri Lanka and we feel are the most convenient way to arrive to your first hotel.
Sri Lanka has a tropical climate, with distinct dry and wet seasons. The seasons are slightly complicated by having two monsoons. From May to August the Yala monsoon brings rain to the island's southwestern half and the Maha monsoon blows from October to January, bringing rain to the North and East. There is also an inter-monsoonal period in October and November when rain can occur in many parts of the island. Average temperatures for Colombo and the low-lying coastal regions are 27°C while at the higher altitudes like Kandy (500m), the average temperature is 20°C. A gortex rain jacket and a warm jacket for the central highlands are suggested clothing.
We recommend that you visit a travel medical doctor and ask about vaccines and /or antimalarial tablets.
Wearing a helmet is required and is non-negotiable. If you do not wear a helmet you will not be allowed to cycle. Your tour leader is trained in first aid and emergency rescue, but to a large degree you must be responsible for your own safety while riding. It is therefore compulsory that you take out travel insurance that will cover you for a mountain biking tour.
Important to know
Please ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
Europeans, Australians, and North Americans can receive a tourist visa upon entry, valid for 30 days. All other nationalities, please check for the latest updates and requirements here: www.immigration.gov.lk.
You can also obtain the Visa Approved Reference humber via the ElectronicTravel Authorization (ETA) system before entering the country. If you don't obtain a this you can obtain a visa on arrival for US $40.
Extra Stay
Please ask!
Tour Operator
We work with our local partner Spice Roads to bring this tour to you. We do not run these tours ourselves, we never have. We work from the commission our trusted local operators offer us plus a small administration fee of $20. We pride ourselves on the strong working relationship we have with all our tour operators and the services we provide.
A.M. Reategui
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
I just finish the Spice Trails in Sri Lanka organized by Spiceroads. Excellent trip, good organization, fantastic service. Very pleased to have chosen Tripsite. Thanks Hennie!!
T. Manning
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Great mix of biking and other activities...safari, white water rafting, beach time, etc. Beautiful scenery, mostly quiet roads, and Spice Roads does a great job with the logistics and guiding. Highly recommended!
Tripsite Customer Reviews
A.M. Reategui
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
I just finish the Spice Trails in Sri Lanka organized by Spiceroads. Excellent trip, good organization, fantastic service. Very pleased to have chosen Tripsite. Thanks Hennie!!
T. Manning
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Great mix of biking and other activities...safari, white water rafting, beach time, etc. Beautiful scenery, mostly quiet roads, and Spice Roads does a great job with the logistics and guiding. Highly recommended!
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