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Sir Alan Sugar (SAS): After last week, I've seen what you can do marketing your own line in chocolate underwear, and frankly it was a bit of a blahdy joke. Team Alpha ended up in a bleedin' mess all over Kensington High Street. As for Team Omega, the fact that your team leader is currently helping the Metropolitan Police with their inquiries tells me all I need to know. With that in mind, I'm sending you out to do something you should be able to get your teeth into. This week's task is to save the British economy. Clinically Obese Female Office Manager with Grating Midlands Accent, you'll be in charge of Team Alpha. And I'm putting Bouncy Asian Woman with Career in Human Resources and an Addiction to Management Jargon in charge of Team Omega ...
Apprentices: Thank you for giving us this chance, Suralan. We won't let you down this time, Suralan.
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Voice-over: Team Alpha consists of Languid Public Schoolboy with Foppish Fringe and Faint Air of Presumption plus Former Serviceman with Suffocating Inferiority Complex about Not Going to University. Together with team leader Clinically Obese Woman, they are in a people-carrier on their way to their first appointment of the day, all shouting into their mobiles.
Clinically Obese Woman (COW): Your problem, Languid Public Schoolboy, is you don't listen. Suralan made me team leader; that means when I say we're going to see Alistair Darling, then we're going to see Alistair Darling.
Languid Public Schoolboy: I cannot believe you just said that. I have done nothing but support you 110 per cent. Which is pretty good of me, given that as far as I'm concerned, you're just a useless, thick, fat Northerner.
COW: How dare you! I am not from the North. I'm from Stoke-on-Trent.
Voice-over: Meanwhile, Team Omega, consisting of Angular Unsmiling Woman with Pre-Raphaelite Shock of Hair and Noisy Urban Entrepreneur with Shoes That Are Slightly Too Pointy are sitting round the table, listening to Bouncy Asian Woman with Management Jargon Addiction map out her strategy.
Bouncy Asian Woman (BAW): In order to take this project forward in a real-time way, we're very much going to need arrows to fire.
Noisy Urban Entrepreneur: This is what I'm saying. I fink we need to go see someone like that Sir Fred Whatsit? That banker? He's got grippage, he's pulse-tastic, he's well Thursday.
Angular Unsmiling Woman (AUW): Personally, if I was managing this project I wouldn't start from here.
BAW: Well, you're not. Suralan put me in charge. And the first thing we need to do is bring everyone on to the same bandwidth. But before that can happen, I'm going to be filmed in close-up biting my bottom lip and trying not to cry, while you two look at each other and roll your eyes skywards.
Voice-over: Team Alpha have arrived at the Treasury, where they are meeting Alistair Darling.
COW: Mr Darling, thank you for allowing yourself to take part in a prime-time show in which you will be able to demonstrate your human side. Where do you think we need to start on this task?
Alistair Darling: Sorry, mind's a complete blank. I was hoping you lot might have an idea.
Voice-over: Meanwhile, Team Omega are on the London Eye, talking to the BBC's Robert Peston.
Robert Peston: I'm going to sound as if I'm falling slowly off to sleep, before suddenly speeding up to a gabble and emphasising all the wrong words while saying not very much at all.
BAW: Mmm, thanks for that. Let's park it offline for the moment and concentrate on the low-hanging fruit.
AUW: At this point, I'm going to roll my eyes and sigh heavily.
Voice-over: The two teams return to the boardroom.
SAS: Basically, what you're telling me is this – Team Alpha, your idea was to cut interest rates to zero and print a load of new money. Am I right? And Omega, you lot reckoned it was best to do nothing and let the markets take care of things.
Well, let me tell you, neither approach worked. Right now, all my businesses are suffering. In fact, there's only this programme that's doing all right, and that's thanks to large injections of the licence fee. I'm laying people off left, right and centre. So you lot might as well join them. You're all fired!

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I specialize in representing my clients in the purchase and sale of single-family residences and income property within the close-in neighborhoods. Selling Real Estate goes further than finding a house; it means finding a school, a church, a neighborhood; it means listening and sharing experiences. I believe that personal service and experience are the keys to finding your dream home.
As one of Orlando's top producing agents, I have more than three decades of experience as a Real Estate Professional. As a native Floridian, College Park and the more established neighborhoods of the Greater Orlando area remind me of the small town I grew up in Central Florida. These neighborhoods attract buyers from all age groups; that is part of their charm. My husband and I moved to College Park in 1979, we raised our two children in College Park and now they are starting their families here as well.
I am a proud member of the College Park Neighborhood Association and current board member of the Downtown College Park Partnership Merchant's Association.
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As Second generation Floridian born and raised right here in Orlando; I have seen many changes over the years. I have witnessed our city mature into an international destination that has so much more to offer than just attractions. Our neighborhoods have been carving out their own identities, making Orlando and the surrounding areas desirable communities to live, play and work. I moved to College Park 15 years ago and it has been a wonderful place to raise our family. We enjoy running into friends at local shops and restaurants while out and about. I look forward to the opportunity to give my clients a service that they can rely on. By listening to your priorities and keeping an open line of communication, I will be here to serve you with my goal being your complete satisfaction.
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When I moved to College Park in the late 80's I fell in love with the charming small town feeling in the midst of the city. Currently, I reside in our 6th home in College Park along with my Edgewater Alumni husband and two boys; one who attends Edgewater High School and the other Lee Middle School. What started as a hobby with my husband of buying, renovating and selling of our personal homes I decided to make a career out of helping others find the right property for their needs. Whether you are looking for a first home, investment property, dream home or downsizing, I would love to put my expertise to work in helping you find the right fit.
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As a third generation lifelong resident of College Park, I have a unique appreciation and understanding of the area that
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I am a proud mother and wife to a beautiful family and I enjoy being active in the College Park community. I am a longtime member of the Edgewater High School PTA and I am a past board member of Women Playing for T.I.M.E. which raises funds for cancer research. I am a past board member of Younglife in Orlando. Younglife helps bring God into the lives of adolescents with an approach that is respectful of who kids are and hopeful about who they can become.
A former Orange County School teacher, I graduated from Converse College in Spartanburg, SC, with a degree in Special Education. I have since utilized my teaching and board experience to assist me in my real estate career. If you are looking for an agent with firsthand knowledge of the Central Florida school districts, I am your agent!
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I'm fortunate to be a part of a multi generation Central Florida family. Twenty years ago my husband and I chose College Park in which to buy our first home and raise our three children. We all enjoy being an active part of this vibrant, growing community.
College Park has so much to offer with its beautiful lakes, tree lined streets and family friendly neighborhoods. My background of teaching in Orange County public schools and growing up in a family of Realtors enables me to offer unique skills to assist clients in reaching their real estate goals. I welcome the opportunity to work with you to meet your real estate needs.
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Teena is a lifelong Orlando resident with two generations of history in the development/real estate business. She has lived in College Park for more than 30 years, and is mom to two grown daughters who attended Edgewater High School. Today, you can spot her most mornings walking around Lake Adair with her fur baby Stella. Before obtaining her real estate license, Teena's career included retail and professional services. She is active in her church and community.
Teena is determined, tenacious and highly organized; traits you want in a Realtor. She loves finding her clients their dream home and is passionate about what she does.
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We are pleased to have the opportunity to represent you. It is our goal to see you through your real estate purchase, sale, or investment that will bring you a lifetime of happiness and financial security. As your agents, we will listen to you and secure a real estate transaction that will best meet your expectations. Remember, in good business and in life, transactions that are good for both the buyer and the seller result in a win-win situation where both parties are equally satisfied.
We are real estate professionals, up-to-date in practice, education and resources. We are backed by a unique support staff embedded in Christian principals and abiding by the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
When you work with us, you have the advantage of having two people with complementary skills working full time on your behalf.
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As a lifelong resident of 32804, I am very familiar with the real estate market, the schools and the community. I attended Lake Silver Elementary, Lee Middle and Edgewater High, as did my husband and our two children. After graduating from the University of Florida with an education degree, I taught school, became licensed as a real estate agent and eventually took time off to start my family. After my children started school I returned to my roots and went back to teaching at Lake Silver. For 30 years I have helped families navigate their way through their children's education and school decisions and I am excited to now be able to help families navigate their way through the home buying and selling process.
I bring an understanding of what families want in their community and I have extensive knowledge of the local schools. A great community has highly rated schools, beautiful parks, ease of access to amenities and an abundance of choices for after school and family activities. I look forward to helping buyers and sellers find that great community to live in by giving them my full attention as they make one of the most important decisions of their lives.
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Becky has been a Central Florida resident for 30 years and has been involved in the real estate industry for 10 years. Her passion for real estate began through single family home investment and hands on remodeling of College Park homes. She is a full-time agent that specializes in individual residential sales, new builds, investment properties and property management. Becky has established working relationships with architects, builders and designers if you desire to purchase land and build your dream home. Whether this is your first home purchase or you are thinking of selling your home to downsize, Becky will be there to help diligently guide you through the real estate process.
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Whether selling or buying a home, understanding my client's desired result is the first step to achieving your goals. I will work hard to listen and design the best plan that meets your objectives.
Communication, honesty and professional experience are the hallmarks of a successful Realtor®; these are the attributes that enable me to successfully guide you through the important steps to realizing your goal.
I grew up in a real estate family - home buying and selling is practically a part of my DNA. My lifelong experience and desire to work for you and your family are reflected in my commitment to being present with you at every step of your real estate transaction.
Helping my clients' dreams come true is my favorite part of being a Realtor. I welcome the opportunity to work with you. Let's start talking about your goals.
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When it comes to the role of a real estate professional, it is the little things that make a big difference. Whether it's promptly returning your phone call or taking extra time to explain a financing option, I will guide you through each step of the real estate transaction. You can count on me to serve you with professionalism and attention to detail. Exceptional and Personal Service is my trademark. I'm always available and ready to help whether it's before, during or after a sale. I have the training, tools and proven systems to assist with every move you make. The purchase or sale of a home is one of the most important financial decisions a person will ever make. I believe it should also be one of the most enjoyable. With a genuine love for working with people, real estate is a perfect fit with my personality. I am always ready and willing to do what it takes to create excellent results!When you are ready to buy or sell your next home, call me.
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When I settled into Orlando in 2006, I was immediately enamored with its unique blend of big-city culture and small-town virtues. Wife to a lifelong College Park resident and mother to three young boys, this is a neighborhood that values what I value: community, relationships and family. I understand firsthand the needs and wishes that families require, and with a network of architects, designers and builders, I can help you create a vision for your next home. Attentive to detail and highly organized, I will make the process of selling or buying your next home straightforward and smooth.
As a former marketing and development director for both government and non-profit organizations, I am a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in Public Relations and Political Science. I am also an active member of my church and am involved in various social and educational boards in the College Park community. My experience and love for working with people is what drives me to help you and your family find your perfect home. I am confident that we would make a great team!
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Mary joins our team with enthusiasm and a sincere appreciation of our great community and the many opportunities that living in Orlando provides. As a native "Orlandoan", Mary has vast knowledge of our wonderful city and its diverse areas. She has helped many clients research neighborhoods, churches and schools to aid in their home selection decision.
Mary enjoys the journey of the search with the buyer for their ideal home as well as actively aiding sellers in promoting the sale of their home in the most efficient, profitable way possible.
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Sarah Rogers grew up in College Park attending our local public schools and then earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations from the University Florida. She has worked with the Orlando Magic, SeaWorld, Comcast and now Tews Company, a local staffing firm. Her diverse background in marketing, recruiting and sales brings a lot to the table.
Sarah earned her real estate license in 2002 and Broker's license 10 years later in 2012. She assisted Anne with the opening of Anne Rogers Realty Group and has worked in property management as well as supported buyers and sellers throughout many real estate transactions. She is overjoyed to be settled into College Park raising her two beautiful girls. She looks forward to an opportunity to connect you to the area to discover what future College Park holds for you!
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My husband and I have lived in Orlando for the past 25 years. We have two grown children who attended Edgewater High School and graduated from UF and FSU. I am a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a degree in Business Administration/Marketing. I have personal experience in residential, commercial and property management. I am active in my church and the YMCA. I look forward to helping you with all of your Orlando real estate needs.
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I have a wide variety of experience in just about every field. Through the years I have worked as an entrepreuneur, restaurant
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I have a love for people and I enjoy working with them as I assist in their every real estate need. I specialize as a listing agent and work across the entire Central Florida area from DeLand, Kissimmee, Winter Garden and Oviedo but truly call College Park home. I have a home in the Dubsdread neighborhood and also run into many friends and neighbors at the Dixie Coin Laundry that I have owned since 1985.
I graduated from Florida A&M University with a degree in Civil Engineering Technology and moved to Orlando in 1985. I am a member of Amnesty International and a Board Member of the Central Florida Soccer League.
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HERNDON, Virginia - Volkswagen Slashes Price of 2012 Passat by $7,000 (RM22,000), Undercutting Japanese Rivals
Volkswagen on Thursday announced that it is cutting the price of the redesigned 2012 Passat by $7,180 (RM22,760) versus the 2010 Passat, thus undercutting the base 2011 Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
The base 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L starts at $20,765 (RM65,825) compared to $27,945 (RM88,585) for the 2010 Passat.
The top-of-the-line 2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium starts at $33,720 (RM106,892), including shipping.
The pricing strategy slots the new Passat — which is longer, wider and roomier than its predecessor — below the base Camry and Accord.
The 2011 Toyota Camry starts at $20,995 (RM66,554).
The 2011 Honda Accord starts at $21,930 (RM69,518).
VW offers a choice of three engines in the Passat, including a four-cylinder turbodiesel that is expected to deliver 43 mpg on the highway, the company said in a statement. The Passat with the 2.0-liter TDI starts at $26,765 (RM84,845), including shipping..
VW is providing FREE scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles..
PEOPLE, you can drool or salivate. But I think we should be getting angry. What does this mean? It means that we are silly enough to tolerate paying FOUR TIMES the prices for basic goods and services compared to others.
US $ 50, Aussie $ 50 or even Sing $ 50 can buy you 1 week of groceries in their supermart. Here RM 50 buys you at most 2 days worth of groceries...Betul betul Bodoh Punya Malaysians who keep voting BN.
A 2.5 Litre super duper Volkswagen Passat is now selling in the United States for RM 65,825 ONLY. That is less than the price of a Proton Waja in Malaysia.
Folks, they also throw in FREE scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles.
The Camry sells for RM66,000 and the Honda Accord 2.4 sells for RM69,000 in the US. Here in Malaysia the Volkswagen Passat 2.0 (NOT the 2.5) sells in excess of RM245,000. This is FOUR TIMES the price they pay in the United States ..
Their cost of living is much higher. Their land costs are higher than Malaysia, rents are higher than Malaysia, salaries and labour costs are higher than Malaysia, transport and logistics costs are higher than Malaysia, yet they can sell the same car FOUR TIMES cheaper than we suffer here in Malaysia.
Ini tak masuk akal langsung. .
Why are we willing to suffer paying FOUR TIMES the price for cars? Because we are silly. We are not a clever people. We tolerate silliness. WE tolerate the bankrupt AP regime where cronies get APs to import cars which send the prices of cars to the sky. We tolerate silly duties and taxes all of which are levied to protect a domestic car industry that is becoming increasingly NOT viable - day by day.
It is becoming more ridiculous. .
Kepada sahabat-sahabat yang tak faham niaga, yang tak faham kira kos sara hidup dsbnya - here is some basic comparison..
The Americans pay RM65,000 for a 2.5 Litre VW Passat - a marvel of "Made in Germany" best in class engineering. In Malaysia, you pay RM245,000 for the same car. But let's forget about the VW Passat....
In Malaysia, even if you buy a WAJA you pay about RM70,000. Sekarang cuba fikir ok, if the Americans pay ONLY RM65,000 for a VW Passat 2.5L, then how much do you think they will pay for a WAJA in their country? RM15,000? RM20,000? They will definitely NOT pay RM65,000 for a WAJA..
If they pay RM20,000 for a WAJA, then they save RM45,000 already (COMPARED TO YOU THE MALAYSIAN CAR BUYER). So for the same car, we are paying much, much more than the Americans. FOUR TIMES MORE. We pay more but we get less. Why? Because we are BODOH!!
Malaysians are willing to pay RM70,000 for a tin can car when for the same amount of money they can buy a VW Passat 2.5 Litre 'Made in Germany' car. .


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About Tatshenshini Expediting
Bob Daffe started canoeing in 1970 and never looked back, running rivers became a career. He graduated from a 13ft Simpson Sears canoe to the aluminum Grumman and built his first whitewater kayaks out of fiberglass. Those were the days when we explored rivers without special equipment, studying maps, trying to figure out what we would encounter. Bob and friends did many first descents in Yukon.
In 1989, Tatshenshini Expediting went international, starting running raft trips on the then famous Bio Bio River in Chile. Bob and guides worked on many Patagonians Rivers in Argentina and Chile like the Futaleufu, Fuy, and Gol Gol.
In 1991, Bob took a Yukon team to the world-rafting rally in Costa Rica, the team finished 15 overall with Bob placing 8th in a kayak race.
Bob and his son Kevin expended business by working in Ecuador, Nepal and Africa. In 2004 they did the first raft descent of Itunda Rapid on the White Nile, huge whitewater portaged by many kayakers. They took a rowing frame down # 9 on the Zambezi River, a rapid also known as commercial suicide.
Kevin was part of the kayak Canadian junior team; he competed internationally in world competitions. He has won many races in Canada.
In 2019, Kevin Daffe took on a new business partner, Will O'Brien, with the retirement of his father from the business (however, Bob still remains heavily active in guiding, exploring, and working with the business).
Will grew up paddling in the Ottawa Valley, which soon led him to the commercial rafting scene. With a passion for paddling any craft he can get his hands on he was drawn north to the Yukon and its vast opportunity for river travel. Paddling has also led him to locations such as Nepal, Ecuador, and Colombia. Guiding with the Daffe family since 2014, Will has been inspired by their devotion to paddle sports and river advocacy and is proud to join Tatshenshini Expediting.
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Our guides are all anxious to show you the best possible time on your holiday. In addition to working hard to ensure your trip is memorable, our guides are trained in wilderness first aid and the latest river
Tatshenshini Expediting takes great pride in its Yukon guides. These experienced and highly qualified paddlers have grown up on Yukon rivers.
In 1991, our Yukon guides tested their skill level in Costa Rica at the World Rafting Rally and performed extremely well. Since then, our guides have rafted rivers all over the world.
It is important to us that your visit to the Yukon is a memorable experience.
The company sets high standards for their guides. Since 1983 the company has taken the leading edge in guide training. Our staff stays with us for a long time. Owners Bob Daffe and son Kevin Daffe are Rescue Canada & ACA instructors.
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Hi Bob & Kevin. This past summer we participated in your 12 day rafting trip on the Tat Alsek Rivers. We want to let you know we had a great time. We particularly cannot say enough about how fantastic our guides were. Both Nat & Oli worked so hard yet were always upbeat, cheerful, and fun to be with. They treated us so well we felt like royalty, and are a big reason the rafting trip was a highlight of our 75 day RV vacation in Alaska, Yukon, & NWT. We have already recommended your company to several of our friends who are interested in rafting adventures, in large part due to those two kids. They are a huge asset to your business.
Elaine and Garry Arrell
Dear Bob and Theresa,
With this email, I would like to thank you for guiding us safely through the McNeil River, now almost three to two weeks ago. Since I had no experience with rafting, or paddling on steady flowing rivers (or white waters in the lowest grade), this trip was a tremendous first introduction. After this trip I look with 'different eyes' to rivers and have great respect for their force but also for their beauty. At some moments the adrenaline was rushing through my body, but my confidence in you made me to stay calm. I have highly appreciated all you efforts to make this trip a big success, especially the oven-fresh chocolate cake on occasion of my birthday was a great surprise! I have to apologize for butchering-up 'paddle-left or 'paddle-right', but at the end we have made it 🙂 !
The McNeil River makes part of an extreme beautiful scenery and I really enjoyed it.
So thank you again, and I wish you all the best in the near future!
Dirk Rijkers
Hi Kelley:
My wife & I, along with the other rafters on our Tat trip, thoroughly enjoyed our little adventure.
Everything was as advertised, or better, and the crew turned out not only to be experienced and capable but were great hosts and quickly became friends as well.
We had a diverse but interesting group. They unified us into a family where expertise, knowledge and humour were shared by all.
My wife is a water baby, I'm not, but they were able to ensure that I felt safe and secure the whole trip. Did I mention that they were great cooks? No, amazing chefs!
I did a little write-up for our sailing friends here at home. You are welcome to read it >HERE< as well as to follow the link that's included for one of the photo albums. Note the smiles.
If I missed the point of your query, feel free to come back with specific questions.
For us, this trip was on our bucket list, between us we celebrated a 70 & 72 this year. We could not have made a better choice. Thanks for refreshing the memories.
Hope you go; you will enjoy.
See you aBout!
I just wanted to send and email to you guys and I really haven't had a chance. But, I finally got a moment. I was in the Yukon at the end of August, and my cousin and I went on a rafting trip with your company. I just wanted to send you an email to say Thank You. We had the most amazing time. My cousin has rafted with you guys before because he lives there.. but I definitely had never rafted, never thought about it, and didnt know how much fun it really was.
Kevin was our guides name and he was a great guide. He clearly enjoys what he does! I am totally scared of water, drowning and everything that goes with it, but I felt at ease dealing with your company.
I just think that you should always hear the good when someone has had a positive experience, and I wanted to share mine with you. Great job, and I plan to visit the Yukon in the future, I am even considering moving there for a while, but we shall see… and when I go rafting again on my visit I will choose you without any hesitation, and recommend you to any of my friends that may be travelling there!
Photo CD has arrived and we are very pleased with the photos Connor took. Great memories from an excellent adventure. If we ever get back up that way we'll surely take another trip with you. If our friends head your way they'll have our reccommendation to see the river with your outfit.
Again THANKS!
David & Tracy Hoover
Lance Lawhorne wrote:
Hey Everyone, This is Lance from Juneau. I went on your Tat day trip on Saturday. WOW, what an awesome day that was. You guys definitely rock. Thanks so much for a perfect day on the river. Dustin is an amazing guide and he really made the day go well. My seven year old Zachary had one of the most memorable days of his life so far and I appreciate that so much. We will be coming back next summer for more fun. I have to do the Tushi trip and would love to get in on your kayak classes. Your website is great too and I will be watching for class info next year. I can't say enough about your whole professional crew. Everyone worked so hard especially with the low water to make it a memorable fun day. See you all next summer.
P.S. Alex and Zachary say thanks so much too!
We had a wonderful day rafting with you and your team. Actually met some people the night we returned from rafting who were going to be rafting with you the next day. I mentioned that they were in for a great day and were in good hands.
Thanks so much again. Our grout thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Cindy, Scout trip.
After the 10 days Tatshenshini/Alsek trip:
Hello all from Ottawa,
I arrived back home safe and sound and already miss 'life on the Tat'. What a wonderful experience that was. Thank you again for a memorable start to the summer.
We'll be in touch,
Cheers, Claus
My 2 sons and I enjoyed your 1-day Tatshenshini raft ride last Saturday. The guides were great (Mike, Alison and Ayla?) and contributed to our enjoyment. Thanks for making our vacation such a success!
Stephen Swatridge
Waterloo, Ontario
You guys are incredible… even 3 months after it is over… I am still looking at photos and laughing – and crying and loving every memory.
Both Bjorn and I have been raving about our Tat trip and I think the only complaint would be that it was over too fast.
From Hilary's sense of humour to her fabulous and plentiful meals to her guiding skills. She was excellent. She's a remarkable and talented woman.
I feel privileged to have spent time with 3 amazing guides. Gentlemen, and professionals. Knowledgeable and committed to the adventure… To have witnessed the wildlife- bears, eagles, moose, the mountains and rivers… the glaciers and icebergs… To have been catered to more than I could ever have imagined..
Our trips are run as paddle trips. This means that you are not simply rowed down the river by a guide, but you are actively participating in the maneuvering and running of the raft. Over the years many clients commented that their trip was made so much more enjoyable by being active paddling participants. We believe you come away from our trips with a real sense of accomplishment.
The other big difference is our personalized service. We are a local company, having operated in the Yukon since 1983, and we hire Yukon guides. We often assist people in planning their extra days in the Yukon.


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Our homes are our sanctuaries, and we often feel safest there. However, unfortunately, as with anywhere we go, accidents can and do happen, and depending on the circumstances and particulars of your case; Tinsdills may be able to help you claim compensation for any accidents in the home.
There are often circumstances where, despite the accident being in your home, it is not necessarily your fault. For example, you may have been sold a faulty electrical appliance, have had some substandard building or utility work done, such as poor brickwork or bad quality electrical wiring. These are all things that can and do happen in homes, but are nevertheless not your fault.
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The Twitter Timeline infographic, designed by InfoGraphic Design Team, shares a few of the many landmark moments of the largest microblogging site on the Internet.
To date, Twitter has more than 500 million active users, generating over 340 million tweets daily. Though the social media site seems to have exploded out of nowhere, it took approximately five years for the company to gain enough public acknowledgement and in 2007, Twitter strategically marketed its benefits at the South by Southwest Conference by tweeting live feeds of the event. The social media site's daily posts increased threefold.
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Categories Images WordPress plugin will allow you to add thumnail images in your cutegories. Use these functions in your template files
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Ask Sacto 911 crime Q&A: What were circumstances of fatal stabbing in Meadowview in 1997?
Q: Can I get more information on the killing of Mark Montgomery in 1997?
Dominique, Louisville, Ky.
A: Mark Anthony Montgomery, 26, was killed in June 1997 during what authorities described as a petty dispute over a car parked in the family garage.
The car, police said, was just parked in a place someone didn't want it, and an argument over moving the vehicle ended in a fatal stabbing.
According to a story in The Sacramento Bee, William Townsend attacked Montgomery, his girlfriend's son-in-law, with a butcher knife outside the woman's Meadowview home. Police said Montgomery died of a single stab wound to the heart.
Townsend was arrested at the girlfriend's house in the 7300 block of Loma Verde Way.
According to Sacramento Superior Court online records, a jury found Townsend guilty of second-degree murder and he was sentenced in September 1998 to 15 years to life in prison. Now 47 years old, Townsend is incarcerated at Folsom State Prison.
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Greetings fellow riders! Today's post is all about helping out less fortunate cyclists and try to make them safer. If you follow us on Facebook, we shared a video from "Goat Rides Bikes" explaining how he gives back to his community and makes cyclists safer by simply giving out a tail light and the "Smart Cycling Quick Guide" from The Bike League of American Cyclists. Here is the video in case you don't do Facebook:
I really admire this person for spending money and taking his time to talk to less fortunate riders. A few years ago, the BikeCommuters.com and MtnBikeRiders.com crews used to go to downtown Santa Ana and we used so setup a "mobile bike repair shop". We used to repair and clean a lot of bikes from the local homeless population, the majority of those bikes lacked brakes let alone having blinkies. We stopped going to Santa Ana because a Non profit community bicycle center known as The Bicycle Tree opened which helped a lot of these riders by helping riders fix their own bikes.
We have also seen a few "Firefly" operations setup by the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, if you are not familiar with firefly operations, volunteers setup at different intersections and give away free rear and front blinkies to those who need them.
We also shared a "Rules of the Road Legal Clinic" event on our Facebook page hosted by "The Street Trust". This a free intensive clinic concerning Oregon bicycle and pedestrian laws, insurance information, and what to do if you're in a crash.
Here is another resource about safe cycling: its a Guide to Cycling Safety by Bikemunk.com
So how can you help? The easiest way is to either volunteer your time or donate to your local bicycle advocacy group or Co Op.


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The Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (by short SASA), founded in 1938, is the supreme national institution of sciences and arts. It associates scientists and artists, who have been elected as its members for their outstanding achievements in the field of sciences and arts.
SASA cultivates, encourages and promote sciences and arts, through its activities, contributes to the development of scientific thought and creativity in the arts, particularly by:
- addressing basic issues of sciences and arts;
- participating in establishing the policies of research activities and creativity in arts;
- giving appraisals, proposals and opinions on the position, development and promotion of sciences and arts, and on the organization of research activities and creativity in the arts;
- organizing research work, also in cooperation with universities and other research institutions, particularly in the fields which are important for the awareness of and gaining insight into the natural and cultural heritage of the Slovenian nation and for the development of its language and culture, and
- developing international cooperation in the field of sciences and arts.
The management bodies of SASA are the Assembly, the Presidency and the President. The Assembly is the management body of SASA, composed of all full and associate members. The honorary and corresponding members of SASA may also participate in the work of the Assembly. The Presidency of SASA is composed of the President, two Vice-Presidents, the Secretary-General, the Secretaries of Sections and three SASA members elected by the Assembly in accordance with the Law. The current affairs of the Presidency are dealt with by the Executive Board, composed of the President, the two Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-General. The President, the two Vice-Presidents, the Secretary-General and the Secretaries of Sections are elected for the period of three years with the possibility of one further re-election.
The Executive Board of the Presidency:
Boštjan Žekš, President
Jože Trontelj, Vice-President
Alenka Šelih, Vice-President
Matija Gogala, Secretary-General
SASA has a maximum of 60 full and 30 associate members. The limitation relates to members under 75 years old. At present it has 71 full and 28 associate members. SASA has also a maximum of 90 corresponding members from scientific institutions abroad. At present it has 81 corresponding members.
The Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts is active in different classes of research, as reflected in the corresponding following six sections of the Academy:
- Section of Historical and Social Scienceshas 12 full members, 5 associate members and 15 corresponding members. Secretary is Rajko Bratož. Section has two subsections. Head of Subsection of Historical Sciences is Biba Teržan, Head of Subsection of Social Sciences is Marijan Pavčnik.
- Section of Philological and Literary Sciences has 13 full members, 3 associate members and 16 corresponding members. Secretary is Matjaž Kmecl.
- Section of Mathematical, Physical, Chemical and Technical Sciences has17 full members, 6 associate members and 18 corresponding members. Secretary is Peter Fajfar. Section has two subsections. Head of Subsection of Mathematical, Physical and Chemical Sciences is Josip Globevnik, Head of Subsection of Technical Sciences is Igor Grabec.
- Section of Natural Sciences has 13 full members, 1 associate members and 12 corresponding members. Secretary is Mitja Zupančič.
- Section of Arts has 10 full members, 8 associate members and 12 corresponding members. Secretary is Andrej Jemec.
- Section of Medical Sciences has 7 full members, 5 associate members and 9 corresponding members. Secretary is Janez Sketelj.
The Academy has six special units:
Department for International Relations and Scientific Coordination is headed by a full member of SASA. The present head is Branko Stanovnik.
The SASA Library is the third greatest library in Slovenia, regularly exchanges publications with scientific institutions all over the world. The Library is headed by Marija Fabjančič.
Council for Studies and protection of the Environment at SASA is headed by Avguštin Lah
Committee for Studies of Ethnic Communities is headed by Anton Vratuša
Valvasor Committee at SASA is headed by Matjaž Kmecl
Committee for Medical Studies was headed by Marijan Kordaš.
The Administration of SASA is headed by the Executive Director who is also responsible for economic-financial and administrative-technical services in the special units. The present Executive Director is Zoran Mezeg.
SASA has been also the founder of important research institutes, such as Jozef Stefan Institute, National Institute of Chemistry, Turboinstitute and Milan Vidmar Electric Power Research Institute. It is still the founder of the latter one. It should be pointed out that the Academy is the founder of the Scientific Research center of SASA which is an autonomous research organization yet closely connected with the Academy. Namely, together with SASA, the Center has been implementing the long-term program Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Slovenian Nation in the following institutes: Fran Ramovš Institute of the Slovenian Language, Institute of Archaeology, Milko Kos Institute of History, France Stele Institute of Art History, Institute of Musicology, Institute of Slovenian Literature and Literary Sciences, Institute of Slovenian Ethnology, Institute of Ethnomusicology, Institute for Slovene Emigration Studies, Institute of Philosophy, Anton Melik Geographical Institute, Karst Research Institute, Ivan Rakovec Institute of Paleontology, Jovan Hadži Institute of Biology and Institute of Medical Sciences.


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- Always check your local paper for specials and compare prices of items on sale with other stores.
- Write a list of things you need, this way you are less likely to buy unnecessary items.
- Stick to the list!
- Plan your meals a week and even a month ahead. This way you know exactly what you'll need for the week/month and you won't spend unnecessarily.
- Don't go shopping on an empty stomach
- A tip that's both eco-friendly and will save you a little money, is to re-use your plastic bags. Or buy those sturdy material ones which are also re-usable.
- Buy "Store brand" Products. But be sure to check if the same product isn't on special in a different brand. Many times store brand products are also cheaper than know brand products so do your research.
- Buy items that are non-perishable in bulk. Cleaning products, toiletries, , biscuits, canned food etc. are all good examples.
- Always buy seasonal produce. Not only is this good for your wallet but also for the environment.
- When buying meat, buy the cuts on special and freeze them yourself.
- Buy Chicken with bones in and skin on. It's much cheaper this way as you're not paying for someone to de-bone and skin the chicken for you.
- Don't buy convenience foods. Jarred pasta sauce can easily be made with a tin of chopped tomatoes and some herbs for half the price. Ready-made Cheese sauce, pesto and pasta sauce are all things you can easily and cheaply make at home.
- Avoid the snack aisles in grocery stores. It's very hard to resist those colourful packets and yummy looking chocolates. Rather save yourself the inner battle and avoid them all together.
- If you are on a strict budget, don't be embarrassed to bring your calculator with you. Working out the prices per 100g in the shop is a very effective way of saving.
- For healthier choices, stick to the perimeter of the shop. Meat, vegetables, fruit , diary and bread are usually on the outer perimeters of most grocery stores.


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Day 1 - Arrive in Delhi
Arrive in New Delhi International Airport, where you will be met and assisted for your transfer to the hotel. India's capital & a major gateway to the country, Delhi is contemporary and a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. Later proceed for tour of Delhi. This fascinating city has been in existence since the 6th century BC and has seen ups and downs from the rule of the Pandavas right up to the British Raj. Visit Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers. Visit Red Fort, President House, India Gate and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen's modern Delhi before you head to Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi that marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. In the evening experience dance performance followed by dinner.
Day 2 - Delhi to Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for visit to New Delhi. Tour starts with Humayun's Tomb, commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562. It was the first garden tomb built in the Indian sub-continent where the Persian architect used red sandstone on a large scale. Later in the evening visit the Qutub Minar, which is the tallest brick minaret in the world; it was commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi. Later you will be driven to Jaipur (Approx. 260 Kms. /5.5 Hrs). On arrival in Jaipur, check in at the hotel. Jaipur is the gateway to the magnificent and vibrant state of Rajasthan. Jaipur founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, is a highly distinctive and colourful city characterized by fine bazaars, intricately carved palaces, havelis and forts. Most famous as 'Pink City' for its unusual rose-coloured sandstone architecture, Jaipur is a place of kings, queens and legends. In the evening, take a stroll to the local markets for the traditional dresses and shoes, curio shops, blue pottery etc.
Day 3 - Jaipur
After breakfasts proceed for City tour of Jaipur, also known as the 'Pink City'… it is famous for its colourful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes. The old city of Jaipur is painted pink, which gives it a magical glow. Visit the Amber Fort… a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The best way to explore the fort is to ride up to it on elephant back. Later, stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal, also known as the "Palace of the Winds." This beautiful façade with its ornately carved latticework windows is made of pink sandstone. Post lunch, visit the City Palace… again, a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Later, visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, comprising geometric devices for measuring time. You will also visit the Albert Hall, which was modelled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.
Day 4 - Jaipur to Agra
Post breakfast drive to Agra. (240kms /6 Hrs.). Arrive & transfer to the hotel. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. It was built by the Emperor Akbar and is home to many historical buildings. Akbar wanted to make Fatehpur Sikri his headquarters; however, he had to abandon it due to shortage of water. It is the best example of the amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint who lived a religious life here. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World heritage site.
Day 5 - Agra to Delhi
Sultan Sikander Lodi, but flourished later under the Mughal Empire. Visit the Agra Fort, which was commissioned in 1565 by Akbar, and subsequently embellished by other Mughal Emperors. The beautiful yet forbidding structure houses many exquisite palaces, and is a handsome example of Mughal architecture. Also visit the Taj Mahal … a mausoleum built as a symbol Emperor Shah Jehan's devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Considered an architectural marvel, its construction took thousands of workers over 21 years to complete. Later you will be driven to Delhi (Approx. 204 Kms. /04 Hrs.). On arrival check in at the hotel.
Day 6 - Depart Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to Delhi airport to board flight to Dubai.
Day 6 -9 - Dubai Hotel Stay
Arrive in Dubai where you'll spend the next three days exploring the largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is a stirring alchemy of profound traditions and ambitious futuristic vision wrapped into starkly evocative desert splendour. You'll have the chance to scale the 160-story Burj Khalifa and marvel at the breathtaking views from the observation deck, take in a 4x4 safari over the desert sand dunes, or explore Dubai marina on a classic Dhow cruise.
- Maiden Voyage: May 8, 2004
- Guest Capacity: 2,112
- Crew Capacity: 859
- Tonnage: 90,090
- Length: 962 ft.
- Width: 105.6 ft.
- Draft: 26.7 ft.
- Cruising Speed: 25 knots
- Registry: Bahamas
- Refurbished: April 2016
Action & Adventure
- Rock-climbing wall
- Mini-golf course
- Basketball court
- Jogging track
- Video game arcade
Bars & Nightlife
This is where wine list and to-do list overlap. Whether it's Burgundy, Merlot, Riesling or Pinot Grigio, you're sure to find your beloved reds or whites at Vintages wine bar. But be bold - try something new and you may return home with a new favorite. From France to California, the wide world of wine is well-represented through extensive partnerships with top winemakers, including some exclusive bottles you won't find anywhere else. And the abundant wine list is perfectly paired with a menu of light bites and sweet delights.Others:
- Diamond Club
- Pool Bar
- Schooner Bar
- Solarium Bar
Dining Options
- Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at Giovanni's Table, traditional Japanese dishes at Izumi, or wines and ports at Vintages*
- Renovated specialty restaurant Chops Grille steakhouse, where for one low cover charge you can choose any items off the menu from appetizer to dessert*
- Main Dining Room with complimentary, multi-course dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- More complimentary options including the Windjammer Cafe, pizzeria, Seaview Cafe with sandwiches, soups, and snacks, and room service*
- Cafe Latte-tudes, a specialty coffee house
*Late night service charge applies to room service orders between midnight and 5:00 a.m. Additional charges apply for specialty dining venues. Specialty beverages, beer, wine and soda are charged separately and are offered at current bar menu prices.
Entertainment & Technology
- Poolside movie screen
- Pervasive Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Complimentary Broadway-style entertainment in the three-story Main Theater
- 6,459 square foot Vegas-style Casino Royale with 195 slots and 12 tables
- 16 bars, clubs and lounges that never have a cover, including The Safari Club featuring self-leveling pool tables, Scoreboard Sports Bar, and the Schooner Bar
- Duty-free Shops Onboard featuring name brand jewelry, perfumes, apparel and more
Kids & Families
- Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program
- Adventure Beach kids' pool with waterslide
- Teen lounge areas and disco
- Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures
Onboard Activities
Rock Climbing Wall
The view alone is worth every step. Climb forty feet above deck on the signature Rock Climbing Wall, where everyone from beginners to speed climbers can strap in and go vertical. With no reservation required at this complimentary activity, you could visit the view again and again.
Mystery Dinner Theater
Our professional cast hosts an evening of theater packed with mystery, intrigue and lots of laughs. Solve the crime in one of our specialty restaurants over an exquisite multi-course dinner paired with fine wine. An exclusive event onboard select ships; sailings vary. Limited space, reserve early.Others:
- 70s Disco Part
- Adventure Ocean
- Aquanauts
- Arcade
- Art Collection
- Bottomless Galley Brunch
- Casino
- Club DJs
- Culinary Classes
- Dance Classes
- Dancing Under The Stars
- Explorers
- Fitness Classes
- Folding Artistry
- Game Shows
- Guest Lectures
- Jewelry Making
- Latin Dance Classes
- Library and Card Room
- Live Band
- Mini Golf
- Night Life
- Outdoor Movie Nights
- Pool Parties
- Pool Table
- Pools
- Pub Performances
- Salsa Dancing
- Scapbooking
- Shopping
- Solarium
- Sports Court
- Teen Disco
- Theme Nights
- Vitality at Sea and Fitness Center
- Wine Tasting
- Voyagers
Concierge Club
Guests staying in Grand Suite-level rooms and higher, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club Crown & Anchor Society members enjoy access to this lounge serving complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks.
**Concierge Club reserved for Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Crown & Anchor Society members, and select suite guests. Diamond Lounge available for Diamond and above tier level members.**
Onboard Dining
Cafe Latte-Tudes
When you find yourself craving a coffee break, Cafe Latte-tudes has what you need. From a nice breakfast blend to get you going to an after-dinner cappuccino- or even a little pick-me-up and a pastry any time of day- just drop by this cafe for sweets, specialty coffee beverages, and a bit of people watching.
From sushi to sashimi, Izumi offers guests an exotic Asian-inspired dining experience. You'll enjoy a wide variety of appetizers, entrees, desserts and more, all made-to-order with intense flavors, the best ingredients and impeccable presentation.
Chops Grille
For more than a decade, the chefs of Chops Grille have proudly presented quality, hand cut steaks at this hallmark Royal Caribbean restaurant. Now, they give you a fresh twist on a favorite, with a revamped menu that brings contemporary flair to traditional steakhouse offerings. Most intriguing: our exceptional prime meat. This prime beef is joined by Maine lobster, veal parmesan, grilled branzino and other succulent dishes paired with addictive sides and irresistible desserts.
Main Dining
Sweeping, multi-level ambience, world-class cuisine and the most attentive staff at sea. Our main dining room serves exceptional, multi-course meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a new dinner menu each evening in an elegant setting, with extraordinary personal service from your dedicated wait staff. Main Dining Room offers reservations for My Time Dining, giving more flexible options for you to book or Traditional dining, which secures the same seating and table every evening.
*Additional charges apply for specialty dining venues and ice cream. Specialty beverages, beer, wine and soda are charged separately and are offered at current bar menu prices.
Other Dining Options:
- Chef's Table
- Giovanni's Table
- Room Service
- Sushi Making Class
- Windjammer
Rest & Relaxation
- Family friendly staterooms with an additional 24 offering beautiful views
- Renovated Vitality Spa with extensive treatment menu and a thermal suite
- 3 pools including the Solarium, an adults-only retreat*
- 3 whirlpools
- State-of-the-art Fitness Center, with classes including yoga and Pilates
- Library and Card Room
- Concierge Club**
*During inclement weather and select hours, the ship may permit the Solarium Pool to be used by persons under age 16 provided they are directly supervised by a parent or guardian.
**Concierge Club reserved for Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Crown & Anchor Society members, and select suite guests.
Ship Summary
Jewel of the Seas delivers some of the world's most sparkling destinations. Whether you're thirsting for the marvels of Mediterranean A-listers. Or craving the vibrant cultures and stunning beaches of the ABC Islands in the southern Caribbean. Discover new shores from Santorini to St. Lucia, and countless adventures in between.
- City of Dreams
- Guest Entertainers
- Live Orchestra
- Marquee
- Original Productions
- Tango Buenos Aires
- West End to Broadway
Deluxe Stateroom Guarantee
Any deluxe stateroom, depending on availability.
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area with double sofa bed. Bathroom with tub and double sink. Concierge service. Sleeps up to 4 guests
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Sleeps up to 4 guests.
Interior Guarantee
Any interior stateroom, depending on availability.
Junior Suite
wo twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area with sofa bed and private bathroom with tub.
Ocean View
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Sleeps up to 4 guests.
Ocean View Balcony
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Sleeps up to 4 guests.
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Any balcony stateroom, depending on availability.
Ocean View Suite - 2 Bedroom
Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sofa and/or Pullman beds, mini bar, sitting area. Accommodates six guests
Oceanview Guarantee
Any oceanview stateroom depending on availability.
Owners Suite - 1 Bedroom
Queen-size bed, bathroom with whirlpool tub, double sink and bidet. Separate living area with a double sofa bed. Sleeps up to 4 people.
Owners Suite - 2 Bedrooms
wo bedrooms with two twin beds that convert to Royal King (one room with third and fourth Pullman beds), two bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtub), living area with double sofa bed, private balcony, and concierge service.
Royal Suite with Balcony
Bedroom with king-size bed, and private bathroom with tub, double sink and bidet. Private balcony, living room with queen-size sofa bed and baby grand piano. Sleeps up to 4 guests
Spacious Ocean View
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom.
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests. Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Sitting area with sofa.
Studio Interior
Full size bed and full bathroom. Single occupancy stateroom, no single supplement required. Can sleep up to 1
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Ultra Spacious Ocean View
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, additional bunk beds in separate area, separate sitting area with sofa bed, and private bathroom with shower.
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An audio and photo slideshow report on a march against the ivory trade in San Francisco after the passing of AB 96.
"On September 4, 2015, Assembly Bill 96 was passed in the Assembly Water Parks and Wildlife Committee. According to Speaker of the Assembly, Toni G. Atkins, the law closes "loopholes that prevent the effective enforcement of existing California law prohibiting the sale of ivory."
Members of the organization March for Elephants, many of whom are Oakland Zoo staffers, and their supporters marched on Saturday to celebrate the law's passing as well as protest the ongoing ivory trade in China. The event was called Global March for Elephants – San Fransisco. Many other countries around the world held marches for the cause that same day. They were all organized by members of March for Elephants. Marchers at the San Francisco event said they hoped to end the poaching of elephants and rhinos in Africa. They also rallied for the passing of Senate Bill 716, which would ban the use of bullhooks on elephants in traveling shows and circuses in California.
On October 3, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed Senate Bill 716."


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First of all, it seems that Israel needs a serious public fire safety education program. The fire was probably started by someone's negligence, and the thought that a moment's carelessness can lead to such a vast disaster is very scary.
I was deeply disturbed by the seeming lack of coordination between the various emergency services, at least at first. Ideally, I would have expected there to be clear procedures defining the responsibilities of each body and the chain of command. I heard there were cases where the police were ordering an evacuation of certain streets, while the Mayor was saying he hadn't ordered this and people should stay at home.
Israel's fire services are the smallest and least equipped in the developed world, which is incredible considering that Israel is a hot and dry country that sees forest fires each summer, and that the value of land here is high. I have been speculating that perhaps part of the problem is that young Israelis wishing to help save lives and property are more likely to think they will do this during their military service. I don't think I have heard Israeli children wanting to be fire fighters when they grow up. Perhaps now the status of fire fighters will improve.
The lack of coordination and the sorry state of Israel's fire services do not bode well for the home front during the next war.
Of course, my main feeling after this ecological and human tragedy is deep sadness. But there are also some behaviours and attitudes that made me angry:
- People who stopped their cars or slowed down on the roads to see the fire and take photos, making it difficult for the emergency vehicles to get into and out of the crisis area, and creating traffic jams that slowed the evacuation.
- People who later tried to enter evacuated areas to get a good view of the fire fighting planes, giving the police extra work in trying to save their lives.
- People who were evacuated and returned to their homes before they were allowed to, presumably to try to save something they had left behind, risking their lives and endangering the emergency staff who had to evacuate them again.
- Those who quickly assumed that the fire was started either deliberately or negligently by Druze or Arabs. This racism is not helpful, and even if it turns out to have been negligence by two Druze youths who are being investigated, this should not lead to blaming their whole community.
- Arsonists who started other fires in other parts of the country, forcing the fire fighters to split their forces. The cruelty of such actions is staggering.
- The Israeli Minister of the Interior, Eli Yishay, who will not take ministerial responsibility and resign. In other developed countries, it is considered the decent thing for a minister to resign when something goes wrong. Here, Israeli politicians' first concern is to shift the blame onto someone else (often previous governments) and avoid or deny any responsibility. I would say "Shame on you!", but they are impervious to the whole concept of shame or decency.
- Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef, who claimed that the fire was punishment for people not observing the Sabbath. Expressing such opinions is offensive, divisive, and shows an incredible degree of hutzpa.
- The immediate response of many other countries in sending Israel their fire fighters, planes, and equipment. It is gratifying to know that in cases of ecological disasters at least, the world does not hate Israel. It is also good to be on the receiving end of the sort of help Israel routinely sends, such as Israeli field hospitals and rescue teams sent overseas following earthquakes and other disasters.
- The fire fighters were able to prevent the loss of many houses (though not all), and even managed to save most of the animals in a wildlife sanctuary on the Carmel.
- The Israeli public demonstrated its caring side when many volunteers came out to help the emergency staff and the evacuees.
- And finally, this morning I was woken up at 4 a.m. by the sound of the first rain! Even though it would have been more useful earlier, it is still going to help prevent the fire from breaking out again in the burned areas, and I am always grateful for rain.


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Who is she? She is my inner critic.
No matter how much criticism I may get from others, no one knows me the way she does. What she tells me hurts the most. Maybe because she knows me so well, and knows what I am capable of. She is honest, and for that reason I can't ignore her completely. She is there even when I sit down to write, that busy lady. There is her voice in my ear, "You aren't a writer! What do you think you are doing? No one is reading your blog. Give up now." She really does say things like that.
Over time, I have learned to tune out much of what she says. It is the only way I can create art. I push her to the back of my head, and play music to drown out her voice. However, I have also learned there is a reason I have her. Her voice is what spurs me on to be better. She has prompted me time and time again to see my shortcomings and to try to improve upon them. She propels me forward. Without her challenging voice, I may not have pushed myself into higher levels of achievement, both as an artist and as a human being. We are now even on friendly terms. (Well, sometimes anyway.) I recognize my need for her. But I have learned to identify when to listen to her and when to turn up the music.
Do you have one of these? If you do, then you know exactly what I am talking about. Maybe you too have learned some of the things I have about that voice in your head. Perhaps you even have helpful thoughts to add to what I have learned. If so, please share!
In other news, I just want to take a moment to thank EVERYONE who came to my studio last weekend during the Art Tours. I had my best event ever, and it is because of you. I am grateful you took the time to drive down our bumpy, dusty road to see my new work. You took the time to give me your feedback, and many of you found something you loved and bought my art. WOW. I am blown away. Thank you! (There's also a heartfelt thank you to those of you who came before the Art Tours and bought something from me. You know who you are.) Many of my blogger friends who are far away sent me messages of encouragement. I am including all of you in my gratitude. You are all important to me - I couldn't keep painting without all of your support! Mahalo to you all!
Two of THIRTY ONE paintings that went to good homes over the weekend:
|"Heat Tolerant I." Collage, acrylic and oil on canvas, 8 x 8 inches. ©Karine Swenson2012
|"Heat Tolerant II." Collage, acrylic and oil on canvas, 8 x 8 inches. ©Karine Swenson2012


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Art & Earth Trail: Meet a Modern-Day Shoemaker
Custom shoemaking pretty much is a thing of the past. Many of our childhood storybooks described happy shoemakers or tired but busy cobblers and their furry friends or little elves secretively emerging from their hideaways to assist in finishing the projects.
Cliff Pequet, modern-day shoemaker, most likely doesn't have nocturnal pals helping, but on his own, he can make an amazing shoe, boot, or even a saddle.
A Rare Artform
Cliff represents one of only five traditional custom shoemaker communities remaining in the United States. Having been part of a variety of arts communities and surrounded by historical museums most of his life, he stumbled upon Shipshewana after discovering eight local saddle shops and three coach builders who continue to custom make their products.
Pequet uses a variety of exotic leathers to create each piece. "Leather is a very [tactile] material," he explains. "Taking it from a flat, one-dimensional piece and shaping it, forming it into a three-dimensional item is very satisfying."
He also enjoys dealing with customers, getting to know the public, and meeting a need for someone with a hard-to-fit foot.
If the Shoe Fits…
"I used to work with some pretty famous folks, re-enactors, filmmakers, thespians, people in the entertainment industry. I now deal with not-so-famous folks and still get a lot of joy from helping…. Like the 18-year-old boy who came in needing a size 18 shoe. You just can't go out and buy a standard shoe in a size 18."
You don't have to have a hard-to-fit foot to have Cliff make a shoe for you. He will take circumference measurements, build up the form, stretch the leather, sew on the bottom sole and heel, and make a shoe for you that fits like a hand in a perfectly-sized glove.
Buyer beware, however; you will NEVER go back to purchasing a standard shoe once you wear a shoe that has been custom-fit to your feet. There's nothing like a custom shoe. Not even exotic chocolate can evoke the kind of joy a custom shoe can elicit.
Says Pequet, "I am amazed at the number of people from Europe, South America, and Asia who have found this little town and wander into the shop. They're attracted not just to the fit of the shoe, but also to the history and purity of the art."
Center for Traditional Arts
Cliff also heads up the Center for Traditional Arts. In his shop on Morton Street, he showcases local tradespeople and their products who, "for the most part, used to be all over the United States," he explains. "Shipshewana is a town where people still make wheels or horse collars. Drive around the county; you see these tradesmen still at work."
Upcoming Opportunities
Many of those trades people set up shop every now and then in Pequet's shop. On the Friday, Saturday, and Monday after Thanksgiving, Heidi Finley will teach the art of marbling, which Cliff describes as a "600-year-old art that used to be in the front and back of old books. Heidi always attracts quite a crowd."
Throughout the winter, Pequet also plans on hosting other trades artists, including shaker box makers, weavers, and coppersmiths.
The Sign of the Boot Leather Shop and the Center for Traditional Arts is located on 160 Morton Street, downtown Shipshewana.
Open year-round, Monday-Friday, 11 am-6 pm, Saturday 10 am-7 pm.
Cliff can be reached by phone at 574.596.1022.
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This historical relationship will deepen with the signature of a new partnership agreement that now also includes the European Heat Pump Summit.
AREA President Per Jonasson said: "AREA is delighted to strengthen its collaboration with NürnbergMesse who will be able to make the most of the large network provided by our 25 national associations in 22 countries.''
Daniela Heinkel, Director Chillventa, NürnbergMesse, said: "We have maintained very good and close contact for many years now. But there's more to it than just an outstanding business relationship and areas of common interest: there's the international aspect, too. AREA, for instance, with more than 13,000 companies from 22 countries specialising in cooling, air-conditioning, ventilation and heat pumps; the global NürnbergMesse Group with its international exhibition Chillventa – the trade fair for refrigeration, air-conditioning, ventilation and heat pumps; and the European Heat Pump Summit. The newly signed co-operation agreement provides further powerful confirmation of our mutual commitment. We are very pleased to take our collaborative relationship with AREA to a new level."


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TravelClick is expanding its suite of market intelligence solutions with SearchView, an online market intelligence tool that showcases the effectiveness of a hotel's search engine optimization and pay-per-click campaigns, online travel agency placement, and online customer reviews.
The online presence tracking tool will literally take the guesswork out of the online environment, giving hotels a competitive advantage by allowing them to see themselves as consumers do.
SearchView will enable hotels to see exactly how online travel shoppers view their property and its competitive set -- from search rank and third-party websites to consumer ratings -- using a single, easy-to-navigate web-based application. Views included are:
-- Search Engine -- Tracks pay-per-click (PPC) and search engine
optimization (SEO) campaigns and monitors trademark infringement;
-- Online Travel Agents and Online Travel Meta Search -- Enables hoteliers
to view hotel placement; and
-- Customer Review -- Allows hotels to see the average score for both the
hotel and its competitive set on multiple customer review sites and
view what customers are saying about the property.
"As search performance and consumer-developed content continue to drive online consumer travel purchasing behavior, online strategy involves much more than merely having a website and buying a few key words," said Scott Farrell, Vice President of Revenue Strategy at TravelClick. "An effective strategy must take into account the factors that influence online consumer travel buying behavior -- how your hotel is viewed, how the competition is presented, and what consumers are saying about your property. With SearchView, we have leveraged our experience across our competitive intelligence, emarketing and reservations services portfolio to create an interactive tool that enables hotels to view the online environment from the customer perspective and act immediately to ensure their property is positioned to maximize their revenue from the Internet."
SearchView's personalized dashboard presents information in an easy-to-view format and gives users options to view different types of graphs as well as the ability to add or change various attributes, such as alerts and websites to monitor. Alerts can be set to monitor daily or weekly changes and can be illustrated on the dashboard or emailed directly to users.
SearchView is an integral component in TravelClick's expanded Internet marketing strategy that is being accelerated with the recent acquisition of Blue Square Studios. With the introduction of SearchView, TravelClick increases its commitment to the power of Internet marketing combined with competitive intelligence and delivers the most comprehensive suite of market intelligence solutions in the hospitality industry.
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TravelClick launches SearchView
Jun 26, 2007
TravelClick is expanding its suite of market intelligence solutions with SearchView, an online market intelligence tool that showcases the effectiveness of a hotel's search engine optimization and pay-per-click campaigns, online travel agency placement, and online customer reviews.


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Blood Moon Eclipse – April 15th 2013
April 22nd, 2014 Posted 9:36 am
Just last week there was an eclipse of the earth casting its shadow on the moon. Lucky for me I had the night off work so I was able to photograph it! To the naked eye it did have an orange/red glow but it didn't come up to well in the photos so I corrected them in post. This eclipse was nicknamed Blood Moon because of the color. It was quite beautiful!
I experimented with longer exposures to make the glow more prominent. The over exposure caused a little lens flare too!
And here is a shot with a "correct" exposure and more of the red shadow showing. If you look carefully in the red section, there is a darker shadow where you can see the "rabbit in the moon" that is part of Japanese folklore.
Tags: moon, photography
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And it's hard to find the right codecs and install them accordingly. Frankly, there is a smarter way to get rid of the incompatibility issues quickly - encode MP4 to Sony TV friendly format. To convert MP4 to Sony TV seamlessly and effortlessly, the solution for you is to find a third-party tool to make everything easy, if you insist on viewing the files on Sony Bravia TV via USB storage device.
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Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire: A 500-Year History
Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire: A 500-Year History by Kurt Andersen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fantasyland was a fun read for at least two reasons: (1) each of the underlying themes seemed custom-made to validate my preconceived notions about why people (Americans, particularly) are quick to believe unsubstantiated claims, and (2) Andersen's style is smart, conversational, and funny.
I really wanted to give Fantasyland five stars, but it was frustrating in one pronounced way: Andersen waits until the second half of the final chapter to do most of the work of tying together the themes and ideas of the previous 45 chapters. It makes for a satisfying finish (a method that probably serves Andersen's fiction readers well), but this approach leaves the reader with long stretches of what begins to feel like recitations of "oh, and look at this other weird thing people believe."
Also, I know it wasn't Andersen's purpose, but I wish he'd given the reader just a little more by way of suggested remedies, more how-to advice on making America reality-based again. Perhaps a companion volume is forthcoming?
All that said, this book deserves a wide audience and to be added to civics syllabi everywhere. It won't turn everyone into rational empiricists overnight. But a basic understanding of the historical and developing reasons why facts and reality have taken a backseat to relativism and magical thinking for so many Americans (on the left and the right) is a good starting point, and Fantasyland delivers just that.
This review also appears in Goodreads.


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Take a trip through Antarctic waters to experience polar ice and some of the creatures who call this chilly climate home. Unfortunately, the polar ice caps have shrunk in recent years due to changes in the environment., Read on to learn how these changes can have global effects and what you can do to help save the ice.
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