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They're bringing the moves… They're bringing the grooves… And now they're going to Bring It On Again in the fun and sassy follow-up to the hugely successful Bring It On. It's pure bump 'n' grind exhilaration as a new squad of cheerleaders takes on the establishment in a winner-takes-all cheer competition! An electrifying cast of up-and-coming hot young stars powers this awesome new movie that takes all of the spunk, smarts and spirit of the original comedy smash to the next level!
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You saved your vacuum tubes and you still speak fluent FORTRAN. All you need now is this collection of two thousand 1960s-era punchcards from the computer sciences whizzes over at International Business Machines. There's gotta be enough data here to start up a game of PONG.
For 21st-century collectors with a taste for retro tech, there is no better stationery, memo pad, letterhead, thank-you note, wedding invitation (check with the bride), or business card material than these historic relics. Intending to put them to multiple use? Fear not: They come in three colors.


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At university, I was shown the Schrodinger Equation, and how to solve it, including in the $1/r$ potential, modelling the hydrogen atom.
And it was then asserted that the differences between the eigenvalues of the operator were the permitted frequencies of emitted and absorbed photons.
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I scoured Silverman's two books on arithmetic of elliptic curves to find an answer to the following question, and did not find an answer:
Given an elliptic curve E defined over H, a number field, with complex multiplication by R, and P is a prime ideal in the maximal order of H and E has good reduction at P. Is it legitimate to reduce an endomorphism of E mod P?
In the chapter "Complex Multiplication" of the advanced arithmetic topics book by Silverman, a few propositions and theorems mention reducing an endomorphism mod P.
A priori, this doesn't seem trivial to me. Sure, the endomorphism is comprised of two polynomials with coefficients in H. But I still don't see why if a point Q is in the kernel of reduction mod P, why is phi(Q) also there. When I put Q inside the two polynomials, how can I be sure that P is still in the "denominator" of phi(Q)?
(*) I looked at the curves with CM by sqrt(-1), sqrt(-2) and sqrt(-3), and it seems convincing that one can reduce the CM action mod every prime, except maybe in the case of sqrt(-2) at the ramified prime.


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Fox Hill Point – Rye, NH, sunrise
I stood on a large granite boulder, hands in my pockets looking down at my wiggling toes. I had stuffed them into some wooly socks and then jammed my feet into my flip flops. It's not that I found my feet all that interesting; it's just that I was too nervous to look up at the large set of waves that was detonating on the outside reef at my favorite local point break. The surf that was delivered up by Hurricane Bill was so large that the states north and south of us had declared "Condition Black" – no one allowed in the water or they would be arrested for endangerment. But this is New Hampshire: Live Free or Die. Seemed ironic.
As I pulled on my wetsuit, I remembered something that was said to me by a Chilean surfer on a similar big day in Costa Rica – "These are the days that define us."
I was waxing the board that I only go to when the waves are extraordinarily large – I call it The Laxative. I grabbed my 6-foot, heavy water leash and fastened it to my ankle. I must have checked that Velcro five times before I actually got in the water.
When you duck-dive under a big wave, you get an appreciation for just how insignificant you are in the big scheme of things. The waves this day were thick, powerful ground swell waves generated a thousand miles away by 125 MPH winds. They stood tall and clean, perfectly groomed by light offshore winds. They had marched across the Eastern Atlantic for days to meet me here this morning.
The set waves were spaced out every 18 seconds. An interval of that length is a key indicator of the power of the wave itself. 14 or 15 seconds is usually an epic day – 18 seconds is almost unheard of on the east coast. I took full advantage. I had some all-time thrilling rides and some world class wipe-outs. As I ambled back up onto the rocks, arguably the most treacherous part of any surf session, I notice my "leggie" was no longer 6 feet long.
I laid my board on the sidewalk to inspect my leash. It was now a full 9 feet. Incredible. The force of the surf had actually stretched it by an additional 50% – and it still held up. Physicists call this phenomenon plasticity: the ability of a material to stretch and be reshaped under stress.
Every day we have the incredible opportunity to get out of bed, "paddle out" and stretch ourselves. The human mind has many innate requirements. These can be referred to as Essential Elements. One of these elements is struggle. Struggle gets a bad rap. From the beginning, we are taught that it something to be avoided. We fear it, complain about it, or want to be rescued from it. Instead, we should embrace it.
Struggle shapes us. We are plastic beings. Neuroscience refers to this quality as neuroplasticity. With the right perspective, coping mechanisms, and rest and repair strategies, we move forward, expanded.
The next morning I found myself more confident in somewhat smaller, but still challenging surf. The prior day's experience had changed me as a surfer. I was stretched. I paddled into large waves comfortably, punched through the sets with ease, and smiled as I noticed my leash trailing further behind me than usual.
Now go stretch yourself,
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SPN Alum on the Screen Pt. 2
In part 1, I told you about upcoming projects with Katie Cassidy, Genevieve Cortese, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Samantha Smith. Now I want to hit some highlights among some of our fave SPN guest stars.
Look for Nicki Aycox (Meg) back on the small screen next month in a new summer series. Dark Blue debuts on TNT July 15 and stars Dylan McDermott as the head of an undercover police team so covert their own colleagues don't know about their involvement. Nicki plays Jaimie, a rookie brought in because of her shady past and incredible lying skills.
In 2010, two SPN sisters will show up in Elektra Luxx, a follow-up to the exploitation anthology by Sebastian Gutierrez. Adrianne Palicki (Jessica) resumes her role as hooker, Holly Rocket, and Traci Diinwiddie (Pam) has a small cameo. Also look for Adrianne opposite a stellar cast in January's Legion, a thriller about a group of stranded truck stop patrons who find they're humanity's last line of defense after a biblical apocalypse when they learn their waitress is pregnant with the messiah.
Watch for Samantha Ferris to play Dr. Patricia Lang in this year's creepy indie called Grace, which has a desperate mother insisting she carrying her dead child to term. Upon delivery, the baby miraculously returns to life with an appetite for human blood and now her mama has to make the ultimate decision. Samantha will also star opposite of Dolph Lundgren's (he's still around?) conflicted hitman/father in Incarus.
We fell in love with Colin Ford as young Sammy, now he's going to charm the rest of the world when he stars in the live-action tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. Also watch for him in the drama Ticket Out, where he'll go on the run with his mom to escape his abusive father.
Chad Lindberg made a memorable impression as the mullet genius, Ash, so it's no wonder he's got several movies on his slate. In the Gray explores the world of undercover narcotics agents, Once Fallen has the hook, "Getting even can take more then one lifetime" and perhaps most intriguing of all is his involvement in Snow White. (Who do you suppose he'll play?)
No doubt we'll see Julie McNiven again next season as Angel Anna, but you can also catch her in the indie romcom, Failing Better Now. She stars as a flaky writer who loses her sister's cat and falls for the aspiring rockstar who joins her on her wild search through the East Village.
Alona Tal (Jo) will stir things up between best friends in the psychological thriller Kalamity.
Charles Malik Whitfield has a number of small roles in upcoming films, but plot details are still undercover except for Notorious, which shows the life and death of rap star, Notorious B.I.G.
And finally, you loved to hate him as Uriel, but how will you feel about Robert Wisdom in the crime thriller The Midnight Man? When an ex-con decides to heist his new employer's home he's shocked to learn another criminal has already targeted the place and rigged it with explosives. Hmm, so is he the bad guy or the bad guy?
That's it except for some recent news Jensen revealed….due to his SPN obligations he did have to turn down the lead role in G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra, a high-octane Tranformers-esque film which is sure to be an August blockbuster with Channing Tatum in his stead. That had to suck, but like Jensen said, he's in this for the long haul and other things will come along.
See you at the movies….


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Citizen‑Centric Approach and Healthcare Management Based on the XML Web Services Mayumi Hori1, Masakazu Ohashi2 and Shotaro Suzuki3 1Hakuoh University, Tochigi, Japan 2Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan 3Microsoft Co Ltd. Tokyo, Japan firstname.lastname@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com‑u.ac.jp email@example.com Abstract: We propose recommendations on how to improve healthcare management by utilizing the XML Web services, which enhance the quality and promote the efficiency of healthcare and medical services with a citizen‑centric, patient‑oriented approach.
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Bali has earned its reputation as one of the world's beach hotspots, but there's so much more to it than that. This 14-day adventure combines the cultural and natural highlights of this unbelievably picturesque part of Indonesia with a week spent cruising the Gili Islands aboard a supercool catamaran. Enormous Hindu temples, rice paddies, bustling marketplaces, a sunrise hike to the top of Mt Batur and more than we could possibly list await. All you have to do is tag along.
- Travel Style : Classic
- Service Level : Standard
- Physical Grading : 3 - Average
- Merchandising : Planeterra Project
- Trip Type : Small Group
- What's Included:Your G for Good Moment: Bali Community Training Lunch Program, Ubud
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Wellness Moment: Local Hot Springs Visit, Kintamani
Your Discover Moment: Ubud. Beach time in Candidasa. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces visit (UNESCO-protected). Lake Bratan temple visit. Highlands of Kintamani visit. Mt Batur view. Local Indonesian meal experience. Kerta Gosa visit. Ubud orientation walk. Sailing Bali, Lombok, and the Gili Islands. Beach lunch on Gili Kedis. Senggigi town visit with kayaking option. Snorkelling around the Gili Islands. Lembongan Island visit. Snorkelling equipment aboard the catamaran. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- Highlights:Walk along the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, Drive through mountain roads to Kintamani, Take a dip in a local hot spring, Visit Besakih Temple, Sit back and enjoy cruising between the Gili Islands
- Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
- Itinerary Disclaimer:While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
- Important Notes:1. Dinner on Day 11 is not included, but you will have the option of joining your group for a beach BBQ on Gili Sudak.
2. Please note that space is very, very limited on the boat and especially in your cabin. It is important that you only take on board soft sided luggage such as a mid sized backpack or soft duffel bag, keeping your bag's weight to less than 15kgs. Suitcases are not appropriate for our Thai sailing adventure as they are not pliable enough to fit into the niches available for luggage.
3. Fresh water is very limited on board, and as such we ask for your understanding that showers are limited to one quick shower per person a day. One towel per week is provided for showering purposes - please bring a beach towel. Drinking water is provided free of charge on board the yacht.
4. It's important to note that the beds in the cabins are not the usual length of a standard bed. The length is approximately 1.8 meters ( 6 feet)
According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between April 23rd and May 23rd, 2020. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can't at that time.
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Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.
- Meals Included:12 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
- Meals:Eating is a big part of traveling. Traveling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world.
Food is a major part of this sailing adventure. You will enjoy many home cooked meals lovingly prepared by our on board cook. Portions are generous and will include sea food, typical dishes and even the occasional breakfast fry up.
Non included meals are taken ashore at local restaurants.
Drinking water is provided and beer, wine and soft drink is available to purchase at cost price aboard.
Dinner on Day 11 is not included, but you will have the option of joining your group for a beach BBQ on Gili Sudak.
- Transport:Private van, public bus, boat, walking, 17m (57 ft) sailing catamaran.
- Solo Travellers:We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
- Accommodation:Hotels/simple guesthouses (7 nts), twin/double bed cabins (6 nts).
- My Own Room:Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops
- About Accommodation:The catamaran is equipped with a total of 6 passenger cabins – 4 twin cabins, 2 bunk cabins. All cabins feature a porthole and rooftop pop-top. The vessel also features an onboard kitchenette.
Power onboard is 220V on European 2 pin sockets. Please note that this is not suitable for sleeping aid machines, as the power source may not always be operating. Bringing a battery pack is recommended.
- Joining Hotel:For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
- Joining Instructions:When arriving at Denpasar Airport in Bali you will want to exit Customs into the arrival hall. Once here, there are money changers but they do not offer the best rate, so its best to wait until you arrive in Sanur. There are ATMs available that distribute Indonesian Rupiah (the local currency).
Once you have stepped outside, there is a taxi stand with set rate taxis to various destinations on the island. The prices are listed on the wall and can be paid in Rupiah or in US Dollars (your exchange rate will be slightly lower than what you will get in Sanur) Here you book and pay for your taxi and receive a voucher. They will then show you to your taxi.
The drive to Sanur is approximately 30 minutes, but can take much longer if the traffic is bad.
If you have paid in advance for an arrival transfer, a G Adventures representative will be at the airport to meet you. Our representative will stand at the meeting area of all travel/hotel representatives. It is located approximately 50 meters from the exit doors after luggage check. Our transfer representative will be waiting for you with a G Adventures sign board in hand. If for any reason you are not met at the airport, please call our local support line. If you are unable to make contact for whatever reason, please make your way to the joining point hotel via taxi.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned for that day other then your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time.
A G Adventures Representative will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel so you have all the necessary information regarding the meeting time. If you arrive late, s/he will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
- Arrival Complications:We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier and contact us as soon as possible. If you have a pre-booked transfer, and you have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
- Emergency Contact:Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
G Adventures Office Bangkok, Thailand
During Office hours (Weekdays, 9am-5pm Local Time)
From outside Thailand: +66 2 508 8630
From within Thailand: 02 508 8630
After hours emergency number (SE Asia Manager)
From outside Thailand: +66 87 049 6074
From within Thailand: 087 049 6074
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
- What to Take:We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack. A daypack is also useful.
Luggage storage space is limited to under bed drawers, no hard suitcases are permitted.
- Packing List:Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
• Drybag (Will help keep cameras and essentials dry)
• External battery pack
• Motion sickness tablets
• Sarong
• Snorkel gear (optional) (Only if own equipment is preferred.)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
- Visas and Entry Requirements:Indonesia now offers e-visa services to select nationals. Please check with your local consulate to see if the Indonesia e-visa process is valid per your nationality.
***Please note that we always recommend all nationalities to check with their embassy about entry requirements to Indonesia. The situation with visas in Indonesia is changing frequently, and the below information is accurate as of June 19th, 2015.
A 30-day free visa is available at some arrival locations in Indonesia for many nationalities. This visa is non-extendable. This free visa is available at: Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta Airport), Bali (Ngurah Rai Aiport), Medan (Kualanamu Airport), Surabaya (Juanda Airport) and Batam (Hang Nadim International Airport). All travelers to Indonesia must be in possession of passport valid for at least six months from date of arrival and have proof (tickets) of onward or return passage.
The nationalities below will be able to receive the 30-day free visa, however we always advise to check with your embassy to confirm entry requirements:
Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
A 30-day visa-on-arrival is available at all international airports in Indonesia for USD 35. It is then possible to extend this visa for an additional 30 days at the immigration office. Official price is USD 35, extension takes a couple of days and can't be processed at the airport. All travelers to Indonesia must be in possession of passport valid for at least six months from date of arrival and have proof (tickets) of onward or return passage. Payment of visa fees can be made in all major currencies (cash or credit card). However, to avoid any difficulties or abusive exchange rate problems, we highly recommend brining USD 35 in cash.
Visa extension can be done at the Immigration Office (Kuta in Bali) and will take approximately 7 working days. Cost is additional 35 USD for another 30 Days. Maximum stay is 60 Days
The below countries qualify for getting their visa on arrival:
South Africa, Algeria, US, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, UAE, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, Hungary, India, UK, Iran, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Germany, Cambodia, Canada, South Korea, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Maladewa, Malta, Mexico, Egypt, Monaco, Norway, Oman, Panama, France, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, China, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Greece
***Travelers from all destinations not listed above must have their visa arranged in advance through their local consulate.
- Spending Money:Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
- Optional Activities:Kintamani
- Walk to Nearby Waterfall
Gunung Batur
- Mt Batur Hike (650000IDR per person)
- Monkey Forest Visit (6USD per person)
- Whitewater Rafting
- Yoga Class
- Bird Park
- Gianyar Night Market
- Kecak Dance Performance (20USD per person)
- Organic Cooking Class
- Tirta Gangga Visit
- Diving
- Massage
- Whitewater Rafting
- Cooking Class
- Health:Please note: We do not have a constant power source onboard, and cannot facilitate the use of Sleep Apnea/CPAP machines on the boat. Bringing a suitable battery pack is required.
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There are no specific health requirements for this trip. However, you should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information about before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. In Asia pharmacies tend to stock the same western drugs as you get at home but they are usually produced locally so please bring the full drug name with you when trying to purchase a prescription drug. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information.
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Arrive at any time.
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Visit the Lake Danu Bratan Temple and take a walk through the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces before arriving at the guesthouse in Munduk. Enjoy some delicious Balinese cuisine.
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Drive through lush rice fields and winding mountain roads to Kintamani, then take a dip in the local hot springs.
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Opt for a sunrise hike to the top of Mt Batur before travelling to the cultural heart of Bali, stopping for lunch at the G Adventures supported-Bali Community Training Lunch Program. Arrive in Ubud in the late afternoon for an orientation walk and some free time.
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Enjoy a free day to explore exactly what interests you in Ubud. Opt to visit the Monkey Forest, numerous temples, rice paddies, and markets. In the evening, opt to take in a traditional Kecak dance performance.
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Visit Kerta Gosa, the historic court of justice, before the journey to Candidasa, a superb beach location perfect for relaxing.
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Continue exploring or relaxing on the beach—the choice is yours.
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Candidasa/Nusa Lembongan
Transfer from Candidasa to Serangan Village in the morning to meet the skipper for a welcome meeting. Board the boat, set sail, relax on board, and get to know the other travellers.
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Nusa Lembongan/Lombok Island
Continue sailing to the beautiful islands of Lombok, starting with the three most famous Gilis - Air, Meno, and Trawangan. Moor near Gili Trawangan for the night.
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Lombok Island
Explore the beaches and islands on the west coast of Lombok, including Gili Trawangan, Gili Sudak, Gili Nanggu, and Gili Gede.
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Lombok Island
Explore the beaches and islands on the west coast of Lombok, including Gili Trawangan, Gili Sudak, Gili Nanggu, and Gili Gede.
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Lombok Island
Explore the beaches and islands on the west coast of Lombok, including Gili Trawangan, Gili Sudak, Gili Nanggu, and Gili Gede.
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Gili Asahan/Nusa Lembongan
Cruise to Nusa Lembongan in the morning.
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Nusa Lembongan/Sanur
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OTTAWA — The Conservative government is putting an end to an agency it created to oversee public-sector appointments, another focused on assisted human reproduction, and a Trudeau-era educational program designed to build national unity.
The cuts to agencies, boards and Crown corporations announced in the federal budget amount to hundreds of millions of dollars in savings over three years.
The Conservatives created the public appointments commission soon after coming to office in 2006. Its goal was to oversee the process of appointing Canadians to boards and agencies, such as the Employment Insurance Board of Referees, and avoid political involvement in the process.
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"It reaches a relatively small number of participants annually at a relatively high cost per participant, due to the nature and duration of the experience," the government wrote in its budget. "Canadian Heritage will continue to invest in youth programming and provide opportunities for more youth to learn about their country."
The Canada Council for the Arts, the National Gallery of Canada and national museums will not see any budget reductions. The National Film Board will see its budget cut by $6.7 million over the next three years, while Telefilm Canada will see a $10.6 million budgetary reduction.
Three of Canada's research councils will see a combined budgetary loss of $60.3 million over three years, while the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation will have its budget cut by $102.4 million, with the bulk of that cut coming in the 2014-15 fiscal year.
Via Rail is expected to see about $19.6 million in savings over the next three years, as it upgrades trains to reduce maintenance costs and energy consumption, and implements more automated systems, such as ticketing and invoices, to save cash.
A further $9.5 million in savings is expected to arrive by next year after the government winds down Assisted Human Reproduction Canada. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research will also have its budget cut by $30 million, but half of that — or $15 million — will be put back into research funding.


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Vágur is situated in the southern part of the island Suðuroy, between the villages Porkeri and Lopra. It is situated on the east coast, but the west coast is not far away, only around 1 km from where the town ends. You can travel to Vágur by car or by bus (line 700), but first you must travel to Suðuroy either with the ferry Smyril (2-3 times daily) or by the helicopter (2-3 times a week). There is a new road tunnel between Øravík and Hov, it has made travelling in Suðuroy much easier and faster. Now it takes only around 15 minutes from Tvøroyri to Vágur and the road has two lanes all the way. The old road between Øravík and Hov is worth to take, if one comes by car and has enough of time.
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The best way to get around in Vágur is by feet or by car. One can walk around in the town and visit museums or shops or just have a look at local life. The main road is called Vágsvegur. The first road you come to when arriving to Vágur is Marknoyrarvegur, the road then splits into two, the left one is the main road Vágsvegur and the road to the right is Toftavegur. Vágsvegur continues all the way to the end of the fjord, where it splits into two, one road goes straight ahead to the west coast and the road changes its name at some point to Eiðisvegur, and the other road follows the curve of the fjord and continues the the southern villages Lopra and Sumba, the name of the road along the southern side of the fjord is Líðarvegur. If you wish to visit a breathtaking viewpoint just south of Vágur in a place called Eggjarvegur, than you should look out for a narrow side road to Líðarvegur, which is called Eggjarvegur. It is just a few hundred metres after the Magn petrol station, turn right. The road has a few curves and it is narrow, but there is not much traffic and the view towards Beinisvørð is fantastic up there. The road stops only around 20 metres from the edge, which goes vetically down to the North Atlantic Ocean.
Buses drive to and from the ferry from Sumba, Vágur (both route 700), Famjin and Hvalba via Tvøroyri (both route 701). Time schedule is on the website: www.ssl.fo.
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Last Thursday was the five year anniversary of the doctor telling Jared that the tumor he felt was most likely testicular cancer. It seems like it was forever ago and just yesterday all at the same time. Jared was amazing through the entire process of the surgery, a summer of chemotherapy, and yet another surgery. He did a ton of research, read countless articles, talked to multiple doctors, but ultimately trusted the Lord through it all. At one point when his tumor markers were not where the doctor wanted them to be, the doctor casually mentioned something to the effect of, "You may have a particular type of cancer that doesn't respond to treatment." Jared pondered that for all of about ten minutes before he fell asleep during his chemo session. When he awoke and the doctor had some more test results, he was told that everything was looking good. What would have been a terrible time of waiting for most people, even Christians, Jared resolved that if it was untreatable, he knew where he would be headed and was secure in that. So he took a nap.
I am so thankful that the Lord's plan for him did not end there. Even though the survival rate is very high if it is caught and treated early, something like 98%, there are those who don't make it through. Many who do are not able to have children. Jared made it through and is the father to two beautiful girls. Our God is so good.
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Friday, February 26, 2010
Five Year Anniversary
Last Thursday was the five year anniversary of the doctor telling Jared that the tumor he felt was most likely testicular cancer. It seems like it was forever ago and just yesterday all at the same time. Jared was amazing through the entire process of the surgery, a summer of chemotherapy, and yet another surgery. He did a ton of research, read countless articles, talked to multiple doctors, but ultimately trusted the Lord through it all. At one point when his tumor markers were not where the doctor wanted them to be, the doctor casually mentioned something to the effect of, "You may have a particular type of cancer that doesn't respond to treatment." Jared pondered that for all of about ten minutes before he fell asleep during his chemo session. When he awoke and the doctor had some more test results, he was told that everything was looking good. What would have been a terrible time of waiting for most people, even Christians, Jared resolved that if it was untreatable, he knew where he would be headed and was secure in that. So he took a nap.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Atlanta Weekend
Last weekend when it was so extremely cold, we went up to Atlanta to visit with Dusty & Arin and to meet the newest addition to their family, sweet little Asa! It snowed on us on the way up there and by Saturday morning, the kids had some beautiful snow to play in. Here are some pictures from our weekend...
Anson, Charlotte, and Ella, cuddled up watching some Saturday morning cartoons
Charlotte called the snow "snow ma'am"... Like "snow man", but a lady??
Sweet Ella playing in the snow
Dusty and Ella working on a snow man... this is about as big as he got. We grew tired and cold very quickly out there!
We went to eat at our favorite restaraunt, the Penang. Penang is the name of the island in Malaysia where Jared's family lived as missionaries and where he proposed to me. We always get the same thing when we eat there. Roti canai, a crispy Indian style pancake served with a curry chicken potato sauce...
...and chicken satay, skewered grilled chicken served with a peanut sauce.
Other than going out for dinner on Saturday night, we mostly just stayed in and relaxed. We were all quite tired!
Here is sweet little Asa! He has the cutest wrinkly forehead you've ever seen! He was born at 6 pounds 14 ounces, so Arin has had the smallest and largest babies in the family (Anson was a whopping 10 pounds 3 ounces)!
Arin opening up some Play-Doh for the kids. She amazed me with how much energy she had only three weeks after having a baby!
Asa and Naomi, 3 weeks and 2 months, respectively. Just a little bit of a size difference between the two!
The Lakewood house, a.k.a. The Money Pit. We're thrilled to not own this anymore but still like to drive by whenever we're up there to celebrate!
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Happy Birthday, Grammy!
The girls and I were planning to go to Gainesville today but I have some stupid sore throat, sinusy, painful eustachian tube sort of germ that I don't want to spread. The main reason for our trip to Gainesville was to see my mom, the girls' Grammy, and to take her out to lunch on her birthday. Happy Birthday, Mom! Since she can't see the girls in person, I figured this video would be the next best thing.
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Photo Recap
I cleaned out the girls' closets... Naomi has already outgrown all of these clothes!
The hangers from Charlotte's outgrown outfits. She still had lots of 12 month size clothes hanging up. I might need to clear it out more often. :/
Is there anything cuter than this?!
Charlotte likes to put Mickey and his gang with Dora and her crew in the same plastic zip-up tote that she refers to as their "house". Apparently, the tough economy has affected the cartoon characters as well and they're now teaming up and sharing homes.
Love this smile!
Charlotte in her "tig tails"... Nope, not a typo. She calls them "tig tails" :)
Snoozing in Daddy's arms
Saturdays are perfect for building forts
Reading inside the fort
Sweet sisters
Singing about Zacchaeus, with the mandatory hand motions. "Zacchaeus, you come down..."
"My Daddy is hilarious!"
They're both smitten
And we'll close it with a Charlotte story... She is at the stage where she's repeating everything she hears. Yesterday as I was changing her Pull-Up, she told me, "Oh my goodness! I pee-pee!" Oh my goodness... she must have picked that one up from her father :)
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
The Fast Life
I really hate that I get around to blogging so infrequently because I feel like so much happens between posts that when I do update there's just so much to tell you and it would need to be a novel's length to cover everything. So here are some highlights...
Naomi has been sleeping really well. I feed her right before we go to bed, around 10 or 11:00, and though she gives me trouble sometimes in getting to sleep, once she does fall asleep, she has been sleeping till 5:45 or 6:00. On Saturday, she even slept till 7:00! I know some people say a child as young as her should be getting fed more often, but she's getting plenty of food - she weighs 15 pounds at 2 months old! Jared continues to be the Master Swaddler and has also added Master Sleep-Inducer to his list of titles. Quite often Naomi will be asleep in my arms but the minute I put her down she wakes up. Jared has the magic touch with the butt-patting though because she almost always goes right to sleep and stays asleep when he puts her down. I will be sending his boss notification this week that Jared will be working from home from now on so that he can swaddle and put Naomi down for all of her naps.
I have started a Bible study with some ladies in our church and am really enjoying it. We're reading With the Master in the School of Tested Faith by Susan Heck on the book of James. It is fantastic! I actually started it several months ago with another group of ladies, but the pregnancy made me lazy and after we got into the second chapter (of James, not just the study book:), I sort of phased out. But most of the ladies in this group are in our Home Bible Study so I see them on Sunday evenings and I think the accountability will help me.
Jared and I have officially taken over as nursery coordinators at church! We were informed shortly after Charlotte was born and we volunteered to work in the nursery that we were being "groomed" to take over as coordinators. Well, there wasn't much grooming that went on and we were able to dodge the bullet when they were looking for the next replacements, but they
suckered us into it assured us of the blessing it was to the families and what a blessing it would be to us as well. :) I kid, I kid. We're really excited about it and are doing our best to learn the ropes as quickly as possible. In addition to the usual difficulties of workers not showing up and finding replacements, we have the added challenge of a very fertile membership that has recently grown with the addition of several new families with multiple children themselves and not enough space to fit everyone in. Oh, and throw in the fact that Jared and I don't know all of the workers so when someone suggests finding So-and-So to fill in, we have no idea who So-and-So is. We've only been going to the church for two and a half years, you can't expect us to know people yet! There are several challenges, but I believe that Jared will be a wonderful head of this ministry. He is very organized and has an eye for recognizing how things can be done more efficiently so that will be a huge asset. And me, well I'm the trusty side-kick who will change the bulletin boards once a quarter and wash and fold the sheets for the infants each week :)
I have started Jillian Michael's The Shred workout! It's a 30-day workout that only takes 20 minutes each day. Yesterday was Day 1 and tomorrow will be Day 2. Haha, did you catch that? Yeah, I'm skipping a day already. We hosted our Home Bible Study tonight so we spent our time after church making sure the house was presentable for guests. Am I the only whose house is only spic-and-span when they have company coming? It drives Jared nuts. "Why don't we keep it clean for us?" Yes, I often leave dishes in the sink, have an unmopped floor, and a ring around the toilet bowls, but I don't want other people to know that! Anyway, I was running around cleaning and tidying (Jared was helping too, what a sweet, patient and very wonderful husband I have!) and because of the Super Bowl, we had people here later than usual and I don't like to work out or exercise to0 late in the evenings because it makes me wired and then I can't sleep runonfragmentsentence. There will always be an excuse, I know, but I really do want to stick to it. I am sick of this post-baby body of mine. I might tape two pictures to the TV while I'm working out: one of me before babies and one of me now. That way, when Jillian is kicking my butt and making me hate her, I can look at the picture and remember that I hate my stomach and thighs even more.
Charlotte has been almost two weeks without her beloved Mickey Mouse! I haven't even turned the TV on during the day since her tantrum over him. That's huge for me, folks! I have a tendency to turn the TV on and leave it on, even if it's not being watched. You'd think with less time spent with my rear in front of the TV that I would get more things done around the house. Nah, I just find other ways to waste my time, like cutting up an old shirt of mine into a dress for Charlotte. And I say "waste" because that project was exactly that. A waste. It ended up being a total flop. Oh well.
Alright, well that's all I can think to share now... See, even doing the highlights, it still turns into a novel. I'm chatty even in blogland. Sheesh! I'll try to post pictures of the girls tomorrow but I'm too tired to mess with all that mess tonight. Naomi, not wanting us to get too comfortable with a good night's sleep, changed things up by waking at 3:00 a.m. to eat and then again at 5:00, at which time she felt it would be fun to party till 6:30. After that and a busy day today, I am really hoping for some uninterrupted sleep! Night, ya'll!
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Perfect Couple Contest - Vote Now!
We need your help! Go vote for Jared and I for the "Perfect Couple" contest over on Taryn Lewis's blog!
Taryn Lewis Photography
If we win, we'll get a photo session with Taryn and some free prints. Taryn is a photographer from our hometown and does some amazing work. While you're voting for us, check out some of her other work as well! She also has a great deal going on for high school juniors and seniors if anyone needs some senior portraits done.
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Seems strange now, but malaria used to be considered a cure for neurosyphilis and, in certain young people, a cure for psychiatric disorders. The belief that malaria cured neurosyphilis was so strong that, in the 1920s, a Nobel Prize was awarded to Julius Wagner-Jauregg for the therapy.
Times changed. The therapy fell out of favor and we moved on. Now we consider malaria to be the scourge that it is and the battle to end it is on all fronts.
To better understand the scope of this parasitic disease, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation recently funded a look at new data and the implementation of new computer modeling which allowed researchers to look at malaria over a thirty-year span.
Findings indicate the death rate from malaria in 2010 was twice as high as we thought. The World Health Organization (WHO) originally estimated 655,000 deaths, but worldwide there were actually 1.24 million deaths from malaria.
This number is a drop from a high of 1.82 million deaths in 2004, so, although the current number is high, the good news is death rates from malaria are falling. It's hard to look at a number so large and call it anything like good news, but from a public health perspective, it is.
I've seen malaria in the form of a convulsing, vomiting, feverish young woman being cared for by her increasingly scared and desperate husband. It is not an infection for which we can take a couple of aspirin and wake up refreshed.
The numbers infected are huge. The CDC estimates there are three to five hundred million cases each year with, as noted above, over a million deaths.
We all know that one person actually can make a difference. Do you want to do something? World Malaria Day is coming up in April. Start now, figure out what you and your friends would like to do, and do it. You can find ideas and resources on World Malaria Day's website.
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My sisters and brothers in Christ,
This mystery of the Body and Blood of the Lord is so shocking that most people cannot even believe. As Catholics, we believe that the bread and the wine at Mass becomes truly the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ–not a symbol but a reality. If God can become man, if Jesus can be truly God and truly man, then surely Jesus can give us Himself as a reality in the Holy Mass. Always we are brought to this point: do I believe that God has taken our human flesh and become one of us in the person of Jesus Christ?
The first reading today is from the Book of Exodus and speaks to us about blood and sprinkling in blood. We modern people often have no sense of blood and how it has been used by our ancestors as a sign of life, a sign of commitment and a sign of bonding with God and with others. Our ancestors saw blood as a sign of life, as a way of commitment and as a way of bonding.
The second reading is from the Letter to the Hebrews and points out the obvious: human blood or the blood of animals is only temporary. The blood of Christ, however, is forever. Jesus is God and man and His sacrifice of His own life for us carries eternal and complete consequences for all of us.
The Gospel today is from the Gospel of Mark and gives the account of the Last Supper and the words of Jesus: This is my body! This is my blood! The documents from the early Church show that the first Christian believers accepted this sacrament and realized that Christ is truly present. Some did not believe but then they left the Christian assembly. There was no philosophical vocabulary yet in place to describe this sacrament, but the writings are clear: Jesus becomes truly present in the Eucharistic Sacrifice.
When we live in a personal and close relationship with Jesus, our way of living the Christian life is different. Our Christian life is about a relationship with a living person: Jesus Christ. It is more about this relationship than it is about fulfilling any commandments or laws or expectations. Once we begin to live because we know that Jesus is present and loves us, then our life is a response to the present love of God. Today as we celebrate this Solemnity, let us rejoice in the presence of the Lord.
Let us deepen our love with the living God. Let us be aware of how much He loves us.
May we respond every day with our own love, giving thanks for the gift of this Eucharist and rejoicing in the presence of the Lord.
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Opening Day at Fenway. It has a certain ring to it, I think, and always has ever since I moved to Massachusetts 36 years ago and became a faithful member of Red Sox Nation.
I've never been there on Opening Day. But my grandson Jack will be there today, heading in to the iconic ball park with his cousins Cooper and Camden and their dad, Jack's Uncle Bobby.
He was more than excited when he got the news yesterday. But there was a little concern, at first at least, about dismissing the boys from school early for the big event.
Do it, I encouraged. They'll never forget it, and it's the last day of school before April vacation. How much work will they really miss?
The discussion carried me back a half century ago to a cold spring day in 1962. I was a senior in high school. I'd been accepted to college. All was right with the world, especially since the astronauts were coming to New York City for a ticker tape parade.
These were the original Mercury Seven space men – John Glenn, who'd just orbited the Earth, Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom, Deke Slayton and the rest.
It was a no-brainer to my friends and me. We were going in to the city to watch our national heroes in person being deluged in ticker tape, one of the most iconic events that New York City throws to honor heroes and celebrities.
So we cut school — but it wasn't a sneaky cut. We told our parents and they gave us the OK. Go on, have fun, enjoy yourselves, it's a day to remember and celebrate, they said.
So we did. We took the ferry into the city, bought steaming cups of coffee to warm us from the biting cold and joined thousands in a cheering throng that lined the streets. I bought a pennant with the astronauts' names and a newspaper with Glenn's and the others' pictures filling the entire front page, items I still have in my high school yearbook.
It was a day to remember, for sure, and we got to cheer our heroes and see them up close as they rode by in open air convertibles, waving to the crowds.
It was history in the making and we were awash in the thrill of the moment.
But Mr. Samsel didn't see it that way. The next day he called us to his office, and, as the assistant principal responsible for discipline told us we would be given zeroes for the day and have to serve detention for a week.
My father would have none of it and that night wrote a letter in our defense, pointing out that we'd had permission, the event was historic, and surely in the years to come, we would remember seeing the astronauts much more than any algebra problem or French lesson we had missed in school that day.
I don't recall the outcome. Mr. Samsel may have erased the zeroes from our records and dismissed us from detention hall duty. Or he may have not. But it doesn't matter. I graduated, went to college, did well, and, as Dad pointed out, still remember that special day when I saw the astronauts in person far more than a single day's lessons in the classrooms.
That will be true for Jack and his cousins today, too, I am sure – even if the Red Sox lose.


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The Republican Overseas Israel (ROI) campaign has no official ties to the United States' Republican Party, or to the presidential campaign of Donald Trump. Its efforts to win ex-pat votes for the right-wing tycoon, which include a campaign office in an illegal West Bank settlement, are entirely self-funded.
The Palestine Monitor spoke to ROI co-chairman Marc Zell to find out what motivated the Israeli pro-Trump lobby, and what a Trump victory would mean for Palestine.
There are around 300,000 eligible United States voters resident in Israel, East Jerusalem and the settlements. Left-wing former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement (BDS) have brought the question of Palestinian rights into the American public consciousness. Israel could therefore be a key issue at the ballot box. But Trump's policy on Palestine has been typically diffuse.
At first professing to be "neutral" and even mildly rebuking Israel for their unwillingness to make 'sacrifices" in pursuit of a deal, he soon came round to a more typical right-wing standpoint. Trump now endorses the Zionist settler project in the West Bank, and denied the Palestinian right to statehood in a platform he trumpeted as "the most pro-Israel of all time!".
Most commentators trace this turnaround to the importance of the massively influential pro-Israeli lobbying organization AIPAC, and a desire to secure the votes - and cash - of the Jewish diaspora in the USA. As the Jerusalem Post notes, a third of all campaign donations in the USA come from the Jewish community, though this demographic only makes up only 2% of the nation's population. There are also crucial Jewish voting blocs in several key states.
But Marc Zell believes Trump's flip-flopping approach indicates a genuine political openness, a "re-evaluation of his thinking" – an openness which will play into Israeli hands. With regards to the question of illegal Israeli expansion in the West Bank, Marc said, "Trump's position is the Israelis have to decide what's best for them."
Meanwhile, Trump used a 2016 interview to say he intended to review all of the USA's foreign aid giving, including to Israel. "That got loads of people in AIPAC and other organizations worried," Marc said. "But he looked at this issue, and came to the conclusion that United States gets as much back as it gives in dollar terms: intelligence, logistical support, security. In the specific case of Israel, it's a two way street."
In contrast, Marc expressed hope that a Trump administration would "take a closer look at the US policy of giving aid to 'Judea-Samaria'," funneling money away from Palestinian projects to joint Israeli-Palestinian ventures.
"Are they really advancing the US interest by giving money to [the PLO], which perpetuates the refugee status of people who are third or fourth generation refugees?" he asked.
As an American-born lawyer who now lives in the illegal settlement Alon Shvut in the Southern West Bank, Marc repeatedly used the term 'Judea-Samaria' to refer to the area, and made it clear he views the region as rightfully Israeli.
The presence of the part-time pro-Trump office in Karnei Shomron settlement embodies the policies ROI hope to see implemented in the region: support for Israeli expansionism, ring-fenced or increased military aid to Israel, and American military intervention across the border in Syria.
Strikingly, many of these policies could have come from the mouth of Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton. "The United States and Israel must be closer than ever, stronger than ever," she told AIPAC, in a speech at their 2016 conference. Her 4000 word keynote address did not once mention the occupation or Israeli aggression towards Palestinians.
While Clinton criticized the settler project and the Gaza blockade as Secretary of State, in the years leading up to her presidential run she has veered sharply to the right on the issue. In a widely-circulated letter to mega-donor Haim Saban, Clinton recently vowed to stamp out the BDS movement as a threat to "vibrant Israeli Democracy". She wholeheartedly endorsed the Israeli assault on Gaza in 2014, and used her AIPAC speech to pledge even greater military aid to Israel.
In doing so, she is following Democratic precedent. As Marc pointed out, "Arabs and Jews alike have not been particularly happy" with the Obama administration's efforts in the region. But despite tussling with Benjamin Netanyahu, the outgoing president is set to sign off on the largest military aid package ever given to another country, with the Israelis pocketing up to $40 billion over the course of a decade.
Though support for Israel may be plummeting among Clinton's liberal base, the Jewish-American vote remains staunchly Democrat, and backers like Saban are vehemently pro-Israel.
"In the case of Israel, America's getting the benefit of the bargain," Marc said of the United States' foreign aid policy. The observation holds true with regards to both candidates' campaign finances.
Polls vary as to the outcome of the November 8 election. But in the absence of billionaire Palestinian donors or influential Arab voting blocs, for American politicians the Palestinian question can only have an Israeli answer.
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