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Photos and Description of this 5 bedroom holiday farmhouse in Durfort-Lacapelette - Pech de Jordy
5 Bedrooms: Sleeps 9: Heated Pool. Air conditionned bedrooms
Pech de Jordy is a traditional 19th Century Farmhouse, which has been renovated to provide a functional holiday home. It has 3 double bedrooms (1 en suite), 1 twin room and 1 single room (with mobile cot and baby alarm), 2 further bathrooms (one downstairs with raised WC) and a separate downstairs WC. All bedrooms have air conditioning. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and adjacent lounge with Freeview TV, CD and DVD Players,open fireplace and electric wall radiators, There is a utility room with additional storage and washing machine. Free Wi-Fi.
The enclosed private pool area, contains a well equipped kitchen, BBQ, bar and dining area, a shower, changing facilities with WC,heated swimming pool of 10m x 5m ( heated mid May -Sept only),impressive patio, upon which to relax and appreciate the view, in the shade if you wish.
The age and design of the property means that it cannot be toddler proof in all respects.
Come and relax; explore if you wish !
There is a substantial Intermarche Supermarket on the near outskirts of Moissac, where you can buy everything you would want, but do not fail to visit the pretty market square of Moissac and its VII Century Abbey and Cloisters.
In the town there are several good restaurants and an excellent Cave (Wine Shop), if you wish to buy some superior wines. The local plonk of Fronton or Gaillac is excellent, can be bought in draft at the Cave. Ensure it is chilled in the fridge in hot weather- more refreshing. A local white you will enjoy from Pau is Juracon Sec - good plonk: Juracon Doux- excellent with Foie Gras -a local speciality.
There is a market somewhere everyday of the week within easy distance of the house. Details are in the house.
The wild life is extensive and there are many walks from the house through the forests and fields to be enjoyed.
Down at Moissac and the surrounding area you can enjoy walks along the Canal de Garonne/ Canal du Midi and the rivers Tarn and Garonne. If waterskiing on the Tarn is not for you, there is a large watersports centre at St Nicholas de La Grave (15k).
Further afield is the Gorges D'Averyon at St Antonin de Noble Val, and the Lot Valley. The area is peppered with fortified Bastide Towns, a hangover from the Cathars and the 12 Century. A long, but memorable day trip is to the Millau Viaduct.
If really desperate there is a Zoo in the Dordogne near to Rocamadour, which in itself very spectacular.
If you want to go to the Pyrennes/Lourdes via the Gers region it is about three hours through spectacular countryside, full of sunflowers, and fascinating towns of Nerac and Condom, both in the Bas Armangnac region!
- Suitability:
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair accessible
About Bill Coombe
Retired lawyer from UK
Bought the house to be near my son and family who live in the same village,
Bill Coombe purchased this farmhouse in 2001
Why Bill Coombe chose Durfort-Lacapelette
It was modernised to suit our requirements, so it is well equipped and very comfortable without being OTT
What makes this farmhouse unique
The privacy of the heated swimming pool and the outside fully equipped kitchen, dining area and pool house, make this a very special place to spend a relaxing holiday, yet still have plenty of outside attractions in all directions for those who wish to explore.


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While circumstances vary by country, there are some generic principles for Public Financial Management, or PFM reform. For this quick note these principles were drawn from the personal experience (within and outside the World Bank) of the author as well as selected readings presented at the end of the note. ... See More + See Less -
Brief 92439 SEP 01, 2014
Waly, Hisham Ahmed
Support for economic reforms has often shown puzzling dynamics: many reforms that began successfully lost public support. This paper shows that learning dynamics can rationalize this paradox because the process of revealing reform outcomes is an example of sampling without replacement. ... See More + This concept challenges the conventional wisdom that one should begin by revealing reform winners. It may also lead to situations in which reforms that enjoy both ex ante and ex post majority support will still not come to completion. The framework can be used to explain why gradual reforms worked well in China (where successes in Special Economic Zones facilitated further reform), whereas this was much less the case for Latin American and Central and Eastern European countries. See Less -
Policy Research Working Paper WPS6973 JUL 01, 2014
van Wijnbergen, Sweder; Willems, Tim
This report provides an analysis of the spatial planning system in Romania and suggests ways in which it can be improved. Romania has recently experienced a proliferation of plans, strategies, and policies developed at all administrative levels. ... See More + Adding to this, the analysis of territorial and urban development in Romania reveals important dynamics and challenges, such as uncontrolled expansion of built perimeters, increased pressures on transport infrastructure and utilities, and aggressive urban interventions causing disruptions and redundancies in the urban fabric. Such dynamics require new system architecture, including the design and implementation of new instruments, enhancing and mainstreaming existing ones, as well as building capacity. This report provides recommendations for: 1) the correlation and harmonization of different types of plans; 2) the simplification of the framework of planning in Romania; and 3) the development of a planning system that will better integrate national and European Union (EU)-funded initiatives. See Less -
Working Paper 84322 DEC 25, 2013
Ionescu-Heroiu, Marcel; Neagu, Marina; Taralunga, Nicolae; Ortiz, Pedro; Petrovici, Norbert; Moldovan, Ciprian; Panescu, Eugen Romanian
The Investment Promotion and Competitiveness (PPIC) projects goal is to contribute to the improvement of the investment climate and strengthen business development.
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The PPIC is a project of reform and institutional development to support the promotion of investment and business development. Some project activities may lead to harmful environmental and social terms. As part of the reform and institutional development to support the promotion of investment and enterprise development, the PPIC will strengthen rationalization and strengthening the support system to the private as well as the promotion of entrepreneurship sector and Public-private dialogue. During the construction phase of buildings the Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture, Industry, Mines and Crafts (CCAIMA), the project will have a positive impact by creating jobs in the community, through the approach of high intensity of labor. Negative impacts caused during the construction phase will be light to moderate over the immediate environment of the neighborhood, especially because of the insecurity and related nuisances from work (gear noise at work, risk of accidents, disruption of urban traffic with trucks, etc.): Air pollution by airborne dust (demolition, construction, evacuations rubble); Environmental pollution by cuttings rubble; Soil pollution and destruction of landscape in the case of uncontrolled discharge of rubble in nature; Noise (noise of machinery); Risk of accidents at work; Disruption of urban mobility in the project area; Traffic disruption; etc. However, the negative effects can be avoided or greatly reduced if the provisions of the ESMF in terms of safety, hygiene and environmental protection are implemented and enforced rigorously.
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Environmental Assessment E4418 DEC 01, 2013
The Executive Directors approved a First Economic Management and Competitiveness Credit Development Policy Operation Project for the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the amount of SDR 162.7 million (US$250.0 million equivalent) on the payment terms and conditions set out in the Presidents Memorandum. ... See More + Directors expressed support for the operations objectives to boost growth and poverty reduction by enhancing competitiveness. Directors welcomed the support this operation provides for deepening dialogue with the Government on such critical reform areas as state owned enterprises, the financial sector, and fiscal policy. They also stressed the need for strong government ownership and continued Bank support to sustain and accelerate the momentum of this new wave of reforms. Regarding future operations, they highlighted the importance of incorporating the recommendations of the Financial Sector Assessment Program and the need to consider poverty and social aspects including gender inequality issues. Directors furthermore urged attention to capacity building to support reforms. Lastly, Directors welcomed collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and appreciated the close dialogue with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other donors. See Less -
Board Summary 76194 MAR 19, 2013
Performance budgeting is considered one of the essential elements of public financial management reform and has been adopted in many countries. ... See More + However, it continues to present a significant challenge within the budget process. This case study draws from change management theories to tell the inside story of performance budgeting reform in the Republic of Korea, including the background of the reform, the formation of the reform team, and how the team overcame resistance among stakeholders to implement and institutionalize the performance budgeting system. Policy implications include the importance of (1) strong support from top decision makers and (2) customization of the performance budgeting system to accommodate a country's cultural and socio-economic characteristics. The Korean case also demonstrates that stable, sustainable performance budgeting reform requires capacity building of relevant stakeholders and, sometimes, significant restructuring of organizations to accommodate the new systems. See Less -
Policy Research Working Paper WPS6353 FEB 01, 2013
Choi, Jae-Young; Park, Nowook
The objective of the Consolidation of National Public Management Information Systems Project for Colombia is to improve the transparency, coverage, operation and interoperability of key national financial management information systems that will allow Government decision makers to link performance measures with planning, budgeting and other managerial actions. ... See More + There is a change to two outcome indicators. For project development objective, or PDO level outcome indicator five, it is proposed to change the baseline and thus yearly targets for measuring tax administration efficiency. The baseline value was changed from the estimated (September 2009 value) to the real end of year 2009 value, while preserving the target for percentage of increase in efficiency. The second change is to drop the PDO level outcome indicator six proposing the establishment and staffing of the center for fiscal and financial Studies and replacing it with a new indicator measuring the number of comprehensive studies in different sectors while keeping with the objective of increasing the capacity of the responsible unit for carrying out macroeconomic and fiscal forecasting. See Less -
Project Paper 74936 JAN 31, 2013
Procurement Plan 77141 JAN 29, 2013
Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet 75772 JAN 16, 2013
Procurement Plan 77141 JAN 06, 2013
A medium-term expenditure framework is considered an essential element of public financial management reform, and this framework has been adopted in many countries. ... See More + However, in terms of implementation in those countries, the medium-term expenditure framework continues to present a significant challenge within the budget process. This case study provides an inside story of medium-term expenditure framework reform in the Republic of Korea and offers some suggestive evidence about the impact of the reform. Drawing on theories of change management, the study explores how actors within the Korean government created acceptance of reform needs among relevant stakeholders, how they handled various challenges throughout the reform, how they built capacity among stakeholders, and how they institutionalized the reform measures that were consistent with stakeholder incentives. The case highlights the following implications: (1) having strong support from top decision makers is essential to successful medium-term expenditure framework reform; (2) finding ways of integrating a medium-term expenditure framework into the budget process is critical; and (3) making the framework stable and sustainable requires both capacity building of relevant stakeholders and significant organizational restructuring. See Less -
Policy Research Working Paper WPS6342 JAN 01, 2013
Choi, Jae-Young; Park, Nowook
This note provides guidance on planning, prioritizing, and accessing appropriate capacity for Public Financial Management (PFM) reform in Pacific Island Countries (PICs). ... See More + It is intended for use by government officials, donor agencies, and consultants. It complements, and is consistent with, extensive previous work carried out by the Pacific Financial Technical Assistance Center (PFTAC) and joint efforts by the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) Secretariat, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and European Commission. Recommendations are based on a review of the literature and experiences of PFM reform in the region to date, with a focus on issues that are of particular relevance in PICs. Author start point that creative approaches are sometimes needed to PFM reform in Pacific Countries because of the extent and duration of capacity constraints. Authors have two key messages. Firstly, PFM capacity should be prioritized to areas that matter most in achieving development outcomes, and reforms should be intended to address specific, identified, problems, rather than to achieve blueprint 'good practice' standards. Secondly, with small numbers of staff and high staff turnover limiting potential for sustainable gains from standard capacity building solutions, broader options for meeting capacity gaps should be considered, including accessing ongoing support for specialized tasks or even the wholesale 'outsourcing' of certain functions. See Less -
Other Financial Sector Study 78582 JAN 01, 2013
Haque, Tobias
Procurement Plan 73659 SEP 25, 2012
The development objective of the Education Sector Support Scale Up Action Program Project is to expand preschool and primary education services so as to reach the most vulnerable groups of children through both demand- and supply-side interventions; and enhance professional and administrative institutional capacity for education service delivery at central, provincial, district and school levels. ... See More + The closing date of the project will be extended from June 30, 2012 to December 31, 2012 in order to allow sufficient time to complete ongoing civil works (construction of schools) that were delayed because of recent floods. This will be the second extension and a cumulative extension of 30 months. Due to the heavy flooding that affected Cambodia in October 2011, progress on civil work activities was significantly delayed. The reallocation will finance the expansion of teacher training to focus on improving reading competencies of students in early grades and other prioritized in-service training to support sustainability after project closing. Provision of the in-service training activities is expected to reduce the high drop-out and repetition rate, thereby increasing the completion rate of the primary education cycle. See Less -
Project Paper 68767 APR 19, 2012
The objectives of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) are to: (a) strengthen the existing integrated disease surveillance system for epidemic-prone diseases by (i) enhancing central level monitoring and coordination functions, and (ii) improving state/district surveillance and response capacity with emphasis on selected (nine) states; and (b) timely prepare for, detect and respond to influenza outbreaks in humans and animals. ... See More + The changes relate to the animal health component under this project and will support cancellation of an amount of SDR 6,472,199.42 (US$ 10 million equivalent) from the project. See Less -
Project Paper 67797 MAR 30, 2012
Procurement Plan 66511 JAN 01, 2012
This report addresses the existing knowledge gap through a systematic review of Public Financial Management (PFM) reform experiences in post-conflict environments. ... See More + PFM is frequently a key pillar in reforms to build more capable and accountable states in post-conflict environments. It is the focus of attention of international financial institutions as well as other bilateral aid agencies, and in many cases drives the financial support provided by key donors. PFM reforms are expected to contribute to the wider state-building goals that are tantamount to the post-conflict phase, including a more transparent management of public finances, regular payment of salaries of civil servants, better service delivery, and better allocation of resources in support of reconstruction priorities. It discusses the findings from a cross-country analysis of the design, implementation, and impact of PFM reforms in eight post-conflict environments. The report-reviewing these eight post-conflict experiences during a 7-10 year period in the early 2000s-focuses on what has worked and why, and what effects can be discerned with regards to wider state-building goals. Importantly, success of PFM reforms is less clearly associated with progress on broader state-building goals and service delivery improvements than expected. Political commitment to higher order objectives such as independence or statehood provided space for PFM reforms. PFM reforms in post-conflict environments are motivated by: a) the development of a close relationship between the national authorities and the international community, and b) domestic commitment to state building. See Less -
Working Paper 69964 JAN 01, 2012
Procurement Plan 66510 DEC 28, 2011
This Restructuring Paper (RP) introduces changes to the National Program Support for Tax Administration Reform (NPSTAR) and its accompanying legal document: loan agreement. ... See More + The changes are to: i) include the revised results matrix with revised/reformulated project indicators and targets; and ii) extend the closing date from December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2013. The revision of some of the project indicators is to ensure that the performance of project interventions is properly captured by relevant and available data sources. Currently, actual disbursements stand at US$ 3.28 million. However, adding the disbursed amount as of the end of 2010 and the contracted amount by end of 2011, the total of disbursements and commitments as of end-December 2011 is projected to be US$7.28 million, amounting to 66 percent of the loan amount of US$11 million. The remaining uncommitted amount for the extension period up to June 2013 would be about US$3.72 million or 34 percent of the loan amount. The team is satisfied with the performance of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) procurement system and is confident that it will be able to complete the remaining packages as enumerated in the revised procurement plan projected to June 2013. The project components remain as they were: a) tax compliance; b) tax enforcement and control; c) human resource development and management; and d) BIR management, change management and project management. See Less -
Project Paper 65798 DEC 19, 2011
Grant or Trust Fund Agreement NOV 07, 2011
Dewitt,Nicolette K.
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|Colombia - Consolidation of National Public Management Information Systems Project : restructuring (Vol. 2 of 2) : Data sheet (English) See More +
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|Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet
|Bangladesh - Health, Nutrition, and Population Sector Development Program Project : procurement plan (Vol. 1 of 2) : Consolidated procurement plan (English) See More +
|Procurement Plan
|Achieving medium term expenditure framework reform : a case study of Korea (English) See More +
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|Planning public financial management reforms in pacific island countries : guidance note (English) See More +
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|Cambodia - Education Sector Support Scale Up Action Program Project : restructuring (Vol. 2 of 2) : Data sheet (English) See More +
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Positive Determination
Goolsby Scholar Earns Goldman Sachs Scholarship
A Q&A With Juan Farah
May 7, 2013—Face it; ability and knowledge are essential components of your success. Still, there are many other qualities that contribute significantly to achieving your goals. Junior Goolsby Scholar Juan Farah proved that leveraging your strengths can offer a competitive edge even in the most cutthroat circumstances. The economics major—multi-national and multi-lingual, born in Venezuela to Lebanese parents—has not only secured an internship with Goldman Sachs, one of the world's premier investment banking firms, he's a recipient of the Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence.
Goldman Sachs recently offered Juan a summer internship analyst position in their Dallas office to start this summer. Despite heavy competition from business students at Ivy League institutions vying for these premium internship placements, Juan's potential was distinctly apparent. With the offer and an excellent GPA, Juan was eligible for the firm's Scholarship for Excellence, which is awarded to recognize outstanding students and the achievements they have made.
About a week after returning from several rounds of interviews at their New York City headquarters, Juan received the news that he was selected to receive the scholarship.
Juan is a classic example of the high-caliber leader of the future that the Goolsby Leadership Academy prepares. We congratulate Juan on his latest success and look forward to his many achievements to come.
Tell us a little about yourself. What was your experience growing up?
I was born in Caracas Venezuela to a humble family. My grandparents were born in Lebanon. My father and my mother were born in Venezuela and were married very early; they were 22 and 20 respectively and were in a precarious economic situation. I was born a year later.
We lived in very humble conditions. My mom attended college with me in a stroller and my father worked long hours. My family strived to satisfy all of our basic needs; we never starved, but there was no luxury. After my mother obtained her degree, she pushed my father to earn his a couple of years later. Our situation started picking up as my father found an opportunity as the lead lawyer for a large shoe importing company. We moved from the poorer zone of the city to the more privileged side when I was 14.
I had a wide range of experiences in my life. I was friends with some of the poorest people of the city as well as some of the richest, and they came from all sorts of ethnic backgrounds. I also participated in many activities: UN Models, physics and mathematics Olympics, music competitions, and sports. It was tennis that changed my life and made me want to come to the U.S. for college because I could compete and study at the same time. It also provided me with experiences that I would have never had otherwise, like traveling and living alone in Argentina when I was 17.
What brought you to UT Arlington?
After my freshman year in Chestnut Hill College (Pennsylvania), I was a little frustrated and wanted to try to play tennis for a Division 1 program. During a visit to Venezuela, I met with UT Arlington Tennis Coach Diego Benitez and he convinced me to transfer. I was also looking for a larger place and I found it in UTA. I have to thank Coach Diego for bringing me here and for all the support he has given me with activities outside of tennis. [Editor's note: This May, UTA Athletics recognized Juan's leadership potential and campus involvement with the Maverick Leadership Award.]
What motivated you to apply for the Goolsby Leadership Academy?
I sustained an injury during my sophomore year but a positive outcome from that was that I could focus solely on academics. I decided to look for more challenges and I found the Goolsby Leadership Academy in our College of Business. The opportunity to receive supplemental preparation in my field of interest, as well as the inherent challenge of it, encouraged me to apply. I have always been ambitious and Goolsby seemed like the place to be if you were interested in achieving more.
What is the greatest benefit of being a Goolsby Scholar?
The preparation we receive. I don't think students from the most reputable schools in the country get the inside scoop on management, recruiting, and leadership that Goolsby Scholars do. We have the opportunity to get to know ourselves better; not only through assessments, but also through assignments that help us realize how we behave when we have to work as a team, such as our annual cohort project.
How did you become involved with the Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence program?
First, I applied for an internship. In order to receive an invitation to apply to the scholarship program, one must have an internship offer, so after I was accepted for a summer analyst position at Goldman Sachs, I applied for the scholarship. It certainly seemed like a great deal.
Beyond the scholarship money, are there other benefits or opportunities associated with the Goldman Sachs scholarship program?
Firstly there is a great deal of pride in being part of this program. Being recognized for your hard work, campus involvement, leadership activities, and extra-curricular activities is very filling. The scholarship program is for individuals who have an integral approach to life and who excel in many aspects of it. That type of "all-around" personality is often overseen in a modern society that is very concerned with expertise.
As far as opportunities go, during the interviews in New York City, I met so many interesting people, starting with the Goldman Sachs HR staff. It is a unique networking opportunity, especially given that Goldman Sachs is a firm with high internal mobility. Also, meeting the other candidates is a great networking and learning opportunity. They are potential future coworkers, so it is an opportunity to start relations that may prove fruitful in the future.
What do you hope to be doing in five years?
I would certainly love to be working in financial economics, perhaps in market analysis, portfolio management, or in the operations division where I'll be starting. I want to pursue further education as well, so earning the Chartered Financial Analyst credential, taking more math courses, and pursuing a master's degree are all in my "to do" list.
What are your more long-term goals?
The long term is very uncertain. However, I do have one dream to be an important public figure in my home country. The presidency is a dream for me, but becoming Minister of Finance and Economics is also a possible goal. Venezuela is a country with unlimited potential locked only by greed and corruption. I strongly believe that all the experience and education I gather here can be applied in unlocking such potential. In the 10 to 20 years before that, I would like to work in financial economics and earn an advanced degree.
What is the secret of your success?
If I were to choose the three things that have helped me the most along this path they would be: determination, positive attitude, and soft skills. Determination comes through motivation. The Goldman Sachs opportunity was an endeavor I was hungry for and, in pursuit of it, I received countless negative answers. However, my passion for it kept me running and it eventually paid off. The positive attitude is not only important in dealing with frustrating situations; it keeps me healthy and likeable. People like to work in a positive environment and I am part of that environment. Finally, the ability to relate to people, to understand their body language cues, to find common ground, and to network is vital. These soft skills helped me in meeting Goldman's Vice President of Diversity Recruiting, who ultimately remembered me and passed my resume to the finance and operations recruiters.


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24 NovLocal Time: 09:37 CST UK Time: 14:37 GMT
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 17:28
- Moonrise 08:24
- Moonset 19:45
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|6 miles (9 km)
Average for November: 76°F (25°C)
Mon 24 Nov86°F (30°C)Night
Tue 25 Nov82°F (28°C)Night
Wed 26 Nov82°F (28°C)Night
Thu 27 Nov81°F (27°C)Night
Weather Overview for Cayo Guillermo
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The typical climates that are featured in Cayo Guillermo are very hot and dry throughout an entire year. The average temperatures experienced throughout the region are ideal for sunbathing, swimming and for water sport lesuires all year round. For visitors who love to spend their vacations in the hot peak of the summertime; Cayo Guillermo is an idyllic location. With the climate rarely dipping below 20ºC at any time of the year, a holiday in the region of Guillermo is also suitable year round.
The climate of Cayo Guillermo is not, however not intolerably hot as pleasant soothing breezes and refreshing coastal winds create a very pleasing overall climate. The region sees its visitors holidaying between in months of November to April as this time ensures a warm climate, without being oppressive and very minimal rainfall. Although rainfall is quite rare in the Cayo Guillermo region; precipitation is more common throughout the warmer months than in the wintertime. The temperature does decline slightly when rainfall is present however the cool oceanic breezes assure a pleasurable climate. Precipitation is at its highest between the months of May to September averaging anywhere between 90mm to 180mm per month. Rainfall is very sporadic, and it also comes in forms of short brisk showers therefore it rarely disturbs outdoor activities.
With incredible underwater visibility sea temperatures average around 28ºC year round; creating an ultimate environment for swimming, fishing, diving, scuba diving and sunbathing at anytime of the year. The average climate of Cayo Guillermo is relatively hot and the summertime commences in the months of May and concludes in October. Winter barely varies temperature wise and as with the summertime it sees temperatures staying comfortable and pleasant. Temperatures throughout the summer range for 31ºC to 33ºC and in the winter normally sit at a comfortable 24ºC to 27ºC. Unlike most areas where summer is the peak season; Cayo Guillermo sees its tourists visiting in the winter. Sunshine hours range from seven to eight hours per day year round and humidity also varies throughout the year. Overall Cayo Guillermo's characteristic climate is very consistent with long hours of gorgeous weather all year round.
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Bear Resistant Food Containers (BRFCs)
Gates of the Arctic ranger stations and visitor centers have BRFCs available to loan visitors, free of charge, on a first come-first served basis. Call ahead to check availability and come by the Bettles Ranger Station or Arctic Interagency Visitor Center before heading into the park and preserve. For information on the loan program and containers available click here.
The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee and the Sierra Interagency Black Bear Group approve bear resistant food containers. They are defined as a securable container constructed of a solid nonpliable material capable of withstanding a minimum of 300 foot-pounds of energy. When secured and under stress, the container will not have any cracks, openings, or hinges that would allow a bear (or other animal) to gain entry by biting or pulling with its claws. Wood containers are not considered bear (animal) resistant unless they are reinforced with metal.
Please note that most ice chests and coolers, tents, dry bags or stuff sacks, plastic packing boxes (Totes, Action Packers, etc) and unmodified kayaks are not approved Bear Resistant Containers.


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Adams, Enoch send letters
Rest easy, UConn basketball fans.Jalen Adams and Steve Enoch, two future Huskies, have sent their signed letters of intent to UConn.
Scores updated at the end of each quarter. Winner
As a former player under Jim Calhoun and in his second stint on the UConn coaching staff, Glen Miller has seen his share of first practices.
Saturday's opening workout was particularly grueling.
"It was tough, really tough," Miller said.
The day started with walk-on tryouts at 8 a.m. Practice began at 9:30 a.m. in Guyer Gym, with players wearing gray t-shirts, a first-day tradition. The workout ended three and a half hours later in Gampel Pavilion.
"I like the intensity, that's one good thing," coach Kevin Ollie said. "When they came over (to Gampel), I told them it was second half but I think it was overtime. We did a lot in Guyer and they fought through it. I was proud of them today."
Freshmen Terrence Samuel, Amida Brimah and Kentan Facey, transfer Lasan Kromah and Rodney Purvis, a transfer sitting out this season, all experienced their first UConn workout.
"I was impressed with their work ethic but they've got a long way to go for them to even touch the court," Ollie said of the freshmen.
UConn's veterans set a good example for their younger teammates.
"First day is always intense," sophomore Omar Calhoun said. "Coach Ollie, he's always going after it, so we went hard. We've just got to rest our bodies and get ready for tomorrow."
In recruiting news, Rakim Lubin, a 6-foot-7 forward from Gadsden, Ala., made a verbal commitment today during his visit to UConn, according to @OntheRadarHoops on Twitter. He watched practice from the Gampel Pavilion stands.
Lubin transferred to Buford High School after attending Gadsden High.
Some interesting tidbits from practice:
-- Brimah missed about the last 10 minutes of practice after hurting his left shoulder during the box-out drill.
The injury happened when Napier and Brimah collided when chasing down a loose ball along the baseline. Brimah hit the floor hard, landing face-first, and stayed down for a few minutes. Team trainer James Doran checked out Brimah who eventually walked off the court.
Miller expects that Brimah will be okay.
"James will evaluate him tomorrow and check his range of motion," Miller said. "He should be all right."
-- The coaching staff paid attention to every detail, even standing on the basketball court corners to prevent the Huskies from cutting in while running laps.
"You can't do anything lackadaisical," Samuel said.
-- It was a running joke that Jim Calhoun never knew a walk-on's name until he handed him his jersey on Senior Night.
It is too early for Ollie to know their names just yet. But he expects them to play with roughly same intensity as the scholarship players. He made a point to introduce himself to a walk-on during the box-out drill.
"I don't know what you are doing, or what your name is yet, but you've got to pick it up," Ollie said.
-- Expect to hear Ollie say the following on a regular basis this season: "We've got to hit first."
Ollie wants his players to initiate contact in any rebounding situation. UConn ranked near the bottom of the Big East last season in rebounding.
-- Samuel, a 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard from Brooklyn, said he's added muscle since arriving at UConn.
He likes how he looks.
"I believe I did," Samuel said of adding muscle. "Every time I go in the dorm, I look in the mirror.
-- Calhoun, who had off-season hip surgery, is ahead of schedule in his recovery. He participated in Saturday's workout. He said that he should be ready to go for the season opener.
-- Senior Tyler Olander, who remains suspended indefinitely, did not practice.
-- No update on Facey's eligibility status. He hasn't heard anything from the NCAA.
"I'm still waiting on that," Facey said. "Hopefully, everything works out in my favor."
-- The coaching staff is in unfamiliar territory with the extended practice time before the season opener on Nov. 8. UConn also will be playing in the new American Athletic Conference.
The Huskies are allowed 20 hours per week for practice.
"You have to approach it differently," Miller said. "You have to have more days off. I like it because it allows you to get more in early."
Rest easy, UConn basketball fans.Jalen Adams and Steve Enoch, two future Huskies, have sent their signed letters of intent to UConn.
Here's your post-game breakdown of UConn's 66-53 season-opening victory over Bryant University:
College basketball season is finally here.
Redshirt sophomore Rodney Purvis has been suspended for UConn's season opener against Bryant University on Friday.
UConn coach Kevin Ollie talked about the state of the Huskies during a Puerto Rico Tip-Off conference call on Wednesday morning.
Some notes, quotes and observations from UConn's exhibition opener:
UConn's starting lineup for tonight's men's basketball exhibition opener is out.
UConn's status as defending national champion apparently carries some weight.
UConn junior Omar Calhoun suffered an injury to his right knee during practice on Sunday.
Before First Night festivities started today, UConn dedicated its $39 million basketball facility located next to Gampel Pavilion.
Jim Calhoun may be retired from coaching.But he'll never entirely leave the spotlight.
UConn received a verbal commitment from 6-foot-10 power forward Steven Enoch of Norwalk on Saturday night.
Jim Calhoun has never been at a loss for words.That's a good thing when you're a television anaylst.
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Subvets, volunteers serve more than 1,200 people for Thanksgiving
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The General Conference Youth Ministries Department firmly believes that prayer is one of the most powerful communication bond, with God that exist in the life of a Christian and it must be reinforced, motivated and done more often.
The General Conference Youth Ministries Department firmly believes in the need of facing the challenge of looking for and reclaiming the lost. We have always been attentive to and cared about young people that are born in families already in the church; but they are leaving the church like water between our fingers. The Gospel of Luke, chapter 15, shows us how Christ, as the Good Shepherd, looks for His lost sheep until it is found; while leaving the other 99 in a safe place. As youth pastors we must imitate this example.
The General Conference Youth Ministries Department is aware of the necessity of a special training aimed at our pastors, church elders and youth leaders. Often times when our youth pastors leave our seminaries they are not fully equipped to handle a vast majority of today's youth issues. We believe that working with the youth is a marvelous challenge, and an excellent opportunity for us to influence and lead young people to a fuller and richer experience with Christ. We further believe that provision should be made that will help train and equip our youth pastors to deal with some of these challenges.
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FarmDrop creates a company of real food revolutionaries using Google Apps
Friday, November 21, 2014
Editor's note: From the typewriter to the propelling pencil to our favorite, the world wide web, inventors and innovators from the United Kingdom have brought us brilliant advances that have changed the way we work all around the world. During Global Entrepreneurship Week, we'll promote entrepreneurship in the UK through a handful of stories from early-stage disrupters and trailblazers who are using Google Apps for Work to overcome the challenges of starting a new company and inspiring others to start businesses. Today, we hear from Ben Pugh, founder of FarmDrop, the UK's first "click-to-harvest" online farmer's market.
Technology has the potential to bring consumers and producers together to make food tastier, more convenient and more sustainable. In 2012, I left my career in finance to test this potential and started talking with farmers, fishermen and consumers about how to improve the food supply chain. The following March, after months of researching and experimenting, we launched the FarmDrop pilot. More than 8,000 customers and 400 independent, local producers across the UK have signed up since and thousands of pounds of local food is being bought and sold through the platform each week.
For us, building a high-growth company has been about getting consumers and food producers excited about our online farmer's market vision and assembling a team of talented people who believe in it even more. From scratch, Google Apps helped us tackle three of our biggest challenges head-on:
1. Establishing instant credibility without costly business tools
We started FarmDrop with no funding, but using Google Apps for Work right from the start helped shorten the otherwise difficult financial barrier to entry. Inexpensive email and collaboration tools equipped the team for work within a matter of hours, avoiding the complexity of software licenses, pricing structures and IT administration. A seemingly small thing like having an @farmdrop.co.uk email addresses made our day-old company feel like a real business. Apps helps us present ourselves professionally, which boosted morale and built trust among partners and customers from the outset.
2. Creating transparency throughout the company from day one
Joining a startup is a risk but it's also great adventure and it's important that everyone in the company feels like they are part of the adventure. For that to happen, everyone needs to know what's going on in the business. It sounds simple and easy but with so much going on all the time it isn't. Google Drive allows us to share business strategy documents, goals and performance metrics, as well as product roadmaps, even as they evolve. We've created a detailed timeline in Google Sheets that tracks all of our activities leading up to a major launch, so anyone can check team progress in real time. With granular sharing controls, I can grant view-only access to protect crucial data while still providing team members with access to information.
3. Enabling team members to work flexibly from anywhere
Flexibility is an important benefit of startup culture, but we don't want it to interrupt work. On any given day, we'll have a handful of people in the office, another handful working from home, and the rest on a farm, meeting fishermen and bakers or meeting people from new pick-up points. Apps connects us no matter where we are or what device we're using. The development team uses Google Hangouts for their daily meeting, and can easily share their screens or move the camera to a whiteboard to share information with team members who are working remotely.
With our growth accelerating, we need to retain our sense of mission whilst the team expands. That means working together in total collaboration and being connected as a team which Google Apps enables. Our love of authentic, sustainable food and the people who make it will continue to drive us forwards to a world of better food and a healthier planet.


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Tunica County has been chosen to receive $7,584 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
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Whoever says the apple doesn't fall far from the tree hasn't seen Apple's AAPL 0.1375634081334365% Apple Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD116.47 0.16 0.1375634081334365% /Date(1416607204671-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 56293765 AFTER HOURS USD116.34 -0.13 -0.11161672533699665% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 885533 P/E Ratio 17.989589608142964 Market Cap 683077903760.791 Dividend Yield 1.6141495664119516% Rev. per Employee 1969180 More quote details and news » stock chart lately. Shares of the iPhone maker (ticker: AAPL) last week closed below $400 for the first time since 2011, after a key supplier of audio chips, Cirrus Logic CRUS 0.11037527593818984% Cirrus Logic Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD18.14 0.02 0.11037527593818984% /Date(1416607200137-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1327890 AFTER HOURS USD18.14 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 19080 P/E Ratio 17.442307692307693 Market Cap 1145776748.78662 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 973796 More quote details and news » (CRUS), told investors to expect weaker sales. Analysts quickly slashed estimates for iPhone sales ahead of Apple's earnings report on Tuesday. With that, Apple ceded its crown as the planet's biggest company to ExxonMobil XOM 1.0331872260488415% Exxon Mobil Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD96.81 0.99 1.0331872260488415% /Date(1416607214258-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 11892183 AFTER HOURS USD96.84 0.03 0.030988534242330338% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 482671 P/E Ratio 12.187629826394572 Market Cap 409944723621.756 Dividend Yield 2.850945150294391% Rev. per Employee 5338160 More quote details and news » (XOM), even with oil prices in retreat.
Our recent cover story ("Apple vs. Samsung," Nov. 19, 2012) gave the edge to Apple shares over Samsung Electronics' (005930.Korea) in the global smartphone war. We stand by our argument that Apple, which makes hardware and software and controls the entire spectrum of user experience, has advantages over Samsung, which is beholden to Google GOOG 0.4992240525026644% Google Inc. Cl C U.S.: Nasdaq USD537.5 2.67 0.4992240525026644% /Date(1416607206988-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2197775 AFTER HOURS USD537.89 0.39 0.07255813953488371% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 20474 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 367465726478.511 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 1355410 More quote details and news » (GOOG) for its Android software.
Our biggest mistake was underestimating how overowned Apple was. Ned Davis of Ned Davis Research said it best: Only nine companies during the past four decades have worn the crown of the world's biggest company. Each went on to lag behind the market, because by then the bullish case was known to all, and the stocks were compulsorily held by index funds, institutions, and individuals alike. We thought Apple had fallen far enough after it slipped to $525 from $705, but we were wrong. The stock closed Friday at $390.53, down 26% since our story ran, compared with a 13% gain for Samsung.
The good news: Expectations are decimated, and public opinion has soured swiftly. Just last fall, Apple was lauded as our generation's most beloved and innovative company. Today, even people who have never run so much as a lemonade stand have loud opinions about how Apple must deploy its cash.
Apple's enterprise value has fallen so far relative to its current revenue and five-year average gross margins that Sean Bonner, who manages the Carne Large Cap Value fund, says shares now trade as if revenue will shrink 12.5% annually over the next five years, an assumption he calls "simply ridiculous." It's also a far cry from the 18% year-over-year revenue growth Apple reported just last quarter.
For the March quarter, analysts expect revenue to grow just 8%, year over year. For the full year, ending in September, the Street has penciled in a decline in per-share profits, to $43.58 from $44.15 last year.
Apple's fortunes may not revive immediately. A new operating system won't be unveiled until June, and newer products, including a slimmer iPad and a next-generation iPhone, won't be launched until the September quarter. This leaves the April-to-June stretch without new toys, just as Samsung is noisily launching a new Galaxy S4 smartphone this month.
Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty expects Apple's per-share earnings to trough in the June quarter before rebounding in the second half, as new products, including a lower-priced phone, are launched with big overseas carriers like NTT Docomo 9437.to -1.7291832934291034% NTT DoCoMo Inc. Japan: Tokyo JPY1847 -32.5 -1.7291832934291034% /Date(1416603600000-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 20m) : 9342600 P/E Ratio 18.065336463223787 Market Cap 8062155000000 Dividend Yield 3.2485110990795887% Rev. per Employee 178407000 More quote details and news » (9437.Japan) and China Mobile CHL 2.9290768471285173% China Mobile Ltd. ADS U.S.: NYSE USD62.55 1.78 2.9290768471285173% /Date(1416607447924-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 789719 AFTER HOURS USD62.55 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2245 P/E Ratio 13.43504139257477 Market Cap 249307988798.98 Dividend Yield 3.169042366107114% Rev. per Employee 538960 More quote details and news » (CHL). "In China alone, Apple would serve at least 30% of the market, versus 10% today" with a lower-priced iPhone, she notes.
By then, Apple should also have articulated its plan for returning more cash to investors. Apple has $137 billion in cash, and Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi expects it will earn $44 billion in free cash in 2013. About 30% of that is being returned to shareholders in dividends and share buybacks. The remainder swells the balance sheet. If Apple increases the portion of free cash flow it returns to investors to 50%, its dividend yield could top 4.5%, near the richest among large-cap tech stocks. Sacconaghi thinks that should put a floor under the stock. His price target is $725.
Just how cheap has Apple become? Strip out the cash, and the shares fetch just 5.7 times 2013 profits, a discount to has-beens like Dell (DELL) and Microsoft MSFT -1.4784394250513346% Microsoft Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD47.98 -0.72 -1.4784394250513346% /Date(1416607205513-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 42367894 AFTER HOURS USD47.83 -0.15 -0.3126302626094206% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 516901 P/E Ratio 18.5968992248062 Market Cap 395492061050.94 Dividend Yield 2.5844101709045435% Rev. per Employee 714094 More quote details and news » (MSFT), which are struggling to increase profits, and less than half the valuation for the overall market.
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Profits Are Accelerating at CarMax
The auto industry has finally put the credit crisis in its rearview mirror. Last month Americans bought 1.45 million light vehicles, the highest number since August 2007. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, the industry is now selling 15.2 million cars, not that far behind the heady aught years. Sales can still grow from here, but most of the recovery is completed.
It's now the used-car market's turn to benefit, as leases expire and vehicles get traded in. That was our thinking last October when we recommended shares of CarMax KMX 1.8891916439600362% CarMax Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD56.09 1.04 1.8891916439600362% /Date(1416607634436-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1640524 AFTER HOURS USD55.905 -0.185 -0.32982706364770903% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 16655 P/E Ratio 23.273858921161825 Market Cap 12081505822.509 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 662688 More quote details and news » (ticker: KMX), the nation's largest dealer of used cars ("The Price is Right," Oct. 15, 2012). Since then, analysts and investors have gotten more bullish on the company's outlook, driving shares up 31% to a recent $43. There's plenty of fuel left in the tank.
"We're in the first or second inning in terms of the late-model used-sales recovery," says James Albertine, who covers CarMax and the automotive sector for Stifel Nicolaus. Following CarMax's April 10 earnings report, Albertine raised his price target on CarMax shares to $50, from $43.
Used-car inventories are beginning to rise, which is good news for CarMax. Chris Rank/Bloomberg News
The company's existing base of 118 stores is cruising, with same-store sales up 6% in the fourth quarter and 5% for the year. And on its earnings call with investors, management sounded a bullish tone about the coming year, emphasizing its aggressive rollout of new stores. In fiscal 2014, CarMax plans to open 13 stores, its largest-ever build-out, expanding into new markets including Philadelphia and St. Louis. Increasing stores isn't just about sales; the expanded footprint also means more consumers will bring their old cars directly to CarMax. Trade-ins are a rich source of supply.
Analysts are forecasting a record $471 million in earnings on the year, or $2.08 a share, up 11%, on a similar increase in revenue, to $12.1 billion. Growth will eventually accelerate as the new stores mature. Meanwhile, the new-car cycle essentially telegraphs good news to come. As its lots fill up with more cars between one and four years old, CarMax should see higher profits.
At 21 times this year's estimates, CarMax shares aren't cheap, but history suggests they have room to run. During the auto industry's last boom, from 2001 to 2006, CarMax had an average price/earnings ratio of 24.
This time around, there's even more reason to be optimistic, as the abrupt falloff in car sales during the recession has created pent-up demand. At a not-unreasonable 22 times next year's forecast, CarMax shares are worth $51.
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Are you into combat games? Of course you are. Battlefield II, Call of Duty II… they are all over. OCZ has just released a new kit with their XTC spreader dressed up in some camouflaged. Because these are value modules, overclocking is a gamble. Let's see if these are as fast as they are stylish.
The modules arrived in the usual orange backed blister pack, which do a solid job of protecting the modules. On the front of the sticks is the small warranty sticker, which includes the timings and model number. It's kind of humorous to see EL listed there, or Enhance Latency, with such loose timings ;)
Since the XTC spreaders were launched last fall, they have been accepted by enthusiasts everywhere. There are a couple immediate benefits that the spreaders offer. Firstly, because they are not completely solid, they are lighter than the previous spreaders. Also, the modules can dissipate heat quickly, and adding a fan should prove more beneficial than if they were solid.
So now we come to the camo spreader. The pictures in the OCZ press release don't do these any justice. These are incredibly sharp looking; perfect for someone who is into war combat type games. There are a few things that I have to question though. The PCB is green and fits the rest of the skin pretty good, but if it was a 'tad' darker it would work even better. Also, the honeycomb design on the spreader has been left Gold. It would suit the modules far better if it were dyed light brown or dark green.
Either way, for the first stylized release from OCZ, they are sharp. I am happy to see that they are interested in experimenting, and hope to see more special styles in the future. It's difficult to figure out a design that suits memory, but the camo was a great start.
Because these were value modules, I didn't expect too much from them in terms of overclocking. Other Gold modules I have reviewed proved to have -some- extra room to push out extra performance, so I was hoping to get these to at least DDR2-890, or at least tighten the timings a bit.
How foolish was I? Surprisingly, these modules had virtually no overclocking appeal. This is no surprise though really, since these are not marketed for overclocker's, but rather gamers who want a solid performing kit. Here is the list of successful 'overclocks'.
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Stress is not the only cause for bladder infections, though. Stress does cause bladder infections because it makes your vital force more susceptible to infection. It also leads many to eat a lot of sugary foods, especially when they are tired. This makes you more susceptible, because sugar hinders your immune system and propagates the growth of bacteria. Another cause, though, is sex with a new partner who also has an infection. A final cause is keeping yourself from going to the bathroom when you need to.
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Veggie Tortellini Soup Recipe
Make the best of frozen veggies and tortellini with this no-fuss recipe. If you'd like, add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top or a small drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Helen Rehberger - Pewaukee, Wisconsin
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables
- 1 package (8 ounces) dried cheese tortellini
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
- In a Dutch oven, bring broth to a boil. Stir in vegetables and tortellini. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.
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It's a scenic byway. The road many of us take when the hustle and bustle of 81 gets to be too much. Today, Route 11 is home to a slower way of life.
But it hasn't always been that way.
"A lot took place along the road. In fact, just about everything took place along the road, if you can imagine," said Warren Hofstra, Professor of History at SU.
In its heyday, Route 11 was the Valley's main highway, the best, and sometimes only route for travelers.
"It?s always been used as a link between the cities like Winchester and Harrisonburg," said historian Nancy Bowman.
The road started as just a dirt trail carved out by Native Americans. It wasn't long before settlers began coming to the Valley, transforming that path into a wagon road.
?The road was so important because it went along the full stretch of the Valley and connected the Valley to Pennsylvania and to Philadelphia, which were its primary commercial connections," Hofstra said.
As traffic picked up, some began to see the wagon road as a way to make money. By 1834, the dirt path had become a toll road, known as the Valley Turnpike.
"That toll was to help pay for the upkeep of the highway," Bowman said.
Less than 30 years later, the Civil War transformed the turnpike into a battle zone.
"It was paved with gravel paving, it was very serviceable. It could be used during all times of the year, winter included, so it was the primary route by which the armies moved up and down,? Hofstra said.
By the early 20th Century, wagons were replaced by cars. The toll gates came down in 1918 and the road was widened to three lanes. But there wasn't much traffic at first.
"During World War II, people didn't have the gasoline for transportation," Bowman said.
That soon changed. By the 50's, Route 11 was the Valley's gateway to growing business and tourism.
"It meant there were more trucks on Route 11 and it was much, much nosier and more dangerous," said Bowman.
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Today, Route 11 moves at a different pace.
"It?s much more relaxing. It's much more scenic and it's much more enjoyable, so I should imagine that Route 11 will always provide an alternative to the interstate," Bowman said.
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