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Back in January I explored the Boronda-De Angulo Loop and thought it would be fitting to return to Boronda Ridge during the short spring period of green. Boronda Ridge rises steeply from the ocean with magnificent vistas of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding terrain. It's one of the most amazing spots in all of Big Sur. The trail also provides an efficient access point to the central part of the Coast Ridge Road and Marble Peak, with its suburb views of the interior Ventana. I view Boronda Ridge as Stone Ridge's little sister. While Stone Ridge tops out at over 4,800 ft at the summit of Twin Peak, Boronda ridge reaches just over 3,000 feet at the summit of Timber Top. Despite its lower vertical, Boronda Ridge rises more steeply immediately from the ocean with truly impressive relief on the lower part of the ridge. From a vista at 1,500 feet above sea level, the topography is so steep that it's almost as if you could dive into the ocean! The amazing views on Boronda are virtually non-stop owing to the fact that the ridge crest is almost entirely devoid of vegetation other than grass. The ridge culminates in an elegant arm at the upper part of the ridge. This photogenic rounded arm is separated by deep canyons of oak and redwood with the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean shimmering below. It's truly a remarkable spot and one of my favorite spots along the Big Sur Coast. The top of Boronda Ridge is a peaklet known as Timber Top, with a camping area (no water) and more phenomenal views. Boronda Ridge also provides efficient access to the middle section of the Coast Ridge Road (a gravel road closed to public vehicles). Boronda Ridge also provides efficient access to the middle section of the Coast Ridge Road (a gravel road closed to public vehicles). Heading north from Timber Top, the road passes through more grassy meadows as it gradually descends to the Ventana Inn at Big Sur. To the south, the road gradually gains elevation in a predominantly chaparral and pine forest environment with plenty of interior and coastal vistas along the way. The road skirts Michael's Hill and then has a dip, followed by an ascent and another dip before the final climb to near the broad summit of Anderson Peak. Anderson Peak itself is property of the federal government and contains some buildings, aviation equipment and weather sensors. The summit area is surrounded by fencing and is closed, but fortunately Marble Peak (of nearly the same height) is only a half mile beyond. In fact, Marble Peak arguably has the better 360 degree view because it is more of a pinnacle. Running down the road from Anderson Peak, turn off just past a sign that says "Marble Peak" and briefly take a trail cuts through a brush tunnel. Near the crest of the ridge, leave the trail and take use paths traversing grass on the west side of Marble Peak until you're almost beneath the summit. From here, a virtually brush free route to the summit presents itself. Marble Peak has excellent views of the interior Ventana Wilderness. Looking north is an excellent view of the rugged ridge from Kandlbinder to La Ventana to Ventana Double Cone. To the south is Cone Peak, Twin Peak, Mining Ridge, and the Lost Valley. To the east is Junipero Serra Peak, Black Cone and the upper drainage of the South Fork Big Sur River. All told, it's about 7.5 miles each way from the Timber Top to the summit of Marble Peak for a 15 mile roundtrip. Combined with the 6 miles round trip to Timber Top up Boronda Ridge, the route becomes a 21 miles total. The extension to Marble Peak is an excellent way to tack on some miles on relatively fast runnable road, but still enjoy grand views along the way.
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King Range 50 at the Lost Coast
The Lost Coast is a spectacular meeting of land and ocean along the most undeveloped, remote and rugged stretch of coastline along the U.S. West Coast. I was eager to return here after amazing experiences in 2010 and 2012 (see 2010 TRs: King Range, Sinkyone; July 2012 album here). The northern portion of the Lost Coast is protected by the King Range National Conservation Area and 42,585 acres received Federal Wilderness designation on October 17, 2006. The southern portion is protected in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, named after the Sinkyone Indians that lived on this part of the coast. The two sections are split by Shelter Cove, a small community of mainly vacation homes, but the parts are completely different in terms of their overall feel and experience. The northern section of the Lost Coast in the King Range NCA from the Mattole River to Black Sands Beach at Shelter Cove features a famous 24.5 mile beach walk with two-thirds of the distance spent on sand, gravel, and rock-hopping and the remaining third on trails just above the beach on the bluffs.
Lesser known than the beach walk is the interior of the King Range NCA, which features a rugged subrange of the coastal mountains that reach just above 4,000 feet at King Peak. On my first two visits to the Lost Coast I did the beach walk in the King Range NCA, but on this trip I decided to explore the interior and designed a 50 mile loop that includes virtually all of the highlights of the beach portion along with with most of the highlights of the interior mountains including the Kings Crest and Cooskie Trails. The "King Range 50" is a phenomenal route that showcases the immense beauty of the King Range NCA, both the spectacular Lost Coast and the rugged interior mountains. It's an aesthetic and convenient way to see a lot of amazing scenery without having to organize a care shuttle. The loop is a challenging route with over 11,000 feet of elevation gain, virtually all of it coming in the last 26 miles. However, the first 24 miles are no cake-walk either with a steep 3,200 ft descent down the Buck Creek Trail followed by nearly 20 miles along the beach on a sometimes arduous surface of talus or gravel. Careful planning must also take into consideration the two sections of beach that are impassable at high tide (a 4 mile section and a 4.5 mile section). Impassable at high tide is an accurate statement as the waves crash right into the cliffs at high tide making travel impossible. Being stranded part of the way through one of these sections would be very dangerous. GPS route here. The route beings with a steep descent down the Buck Creek Trail to Buck Creek camp along the coast. The upper portion of the trail features sweeping views to Shelter Cove and south to the Sinkyone portion of the Lost Coast. Towards the bottom the trail enters a lush forest with ferns covering the ground. Emerging on the coast, I began walking north on sand and rocks toward Miller Flat and Big Flat (this section is impassable in high tide). The coastal section was as beautiful as I had remembered from my previous visits. Continuing north past Spanish Flat, the beach walk enters another rocky and sandy section that is impassable at high tide. The geology of this portion is fascinating with cliffs of conglomerate and plate rocks coming right to the coast. The final section of my journey north along the coast featured Seal rock and Punta Gorda Lighthouse. Shortly after the lighthouse turn uphill on the Cooskie Trail, which climbs moderately steeply. The grassy slopes feature outstanding views of Punta Gorda to Cape Mendocino. The Cooskie Trail then enters a dense Douglas fir forest where directional arrows placed by the BLM are essential. This area sees little foot traffic and it would otherwise be easy to wander astray. The Cooskie Trail emerges from the dense forest into a meadow area known as "The HJ" with more excellent views of the northern part of the Lost Coast. The grassy meadows culminate at the summit of Gorda 2, with a jaw-dropping view of the Cooskie drainage on one side and the northern Lost Coast on the other. After a steep descent off Gorda 2, the Cooskie Trail passes a cattle area. The cow paths and other trails increase the route finding challenge as one descends to Cooskie Creek. Above, Cooskie Creek, the trail climbs through a lush glen with heritage oaks and big leaf maples. The trail then emerges onto meadows once more on Lake Ridge with excellent vistas back towards Gorda 2 and the coast, perhaps my favorite view of the entire loop. The Cooskie Trail finally reaches the junction with Spanish Ridge and from there it's a short distance to the Spanish Ridge Trailhead. From the trailhead, it's a run along the Telegraph gravel road to the North Slide Trialhead where the King Crest Trail begins. The King Crest Trail is an awesome stretch of singletrack with a healthy does of steep climbs and steep views. The conglomerate rock faces along the King Crest are fascinating. King Peak, the highest point in the region, is reached nearly 44 miles into the loop. It's a phenomenal viewpoint with the chiseled canyons of Big Creek and Big Flat Creek thousands of feet below. After King Peak it's mostly downhill although there was a surprising amount of downfall and brush in the first few miles to slow things down. The last couple miles to Saddle Mountain Trialhead are along an old road.
Cone Peak's North Ridge & Lost Valley
This was an excellent route linking the spectacular North Ridge of Cone Peak and the remote Lost Valley. I have been wanting to visit Lost Valley for some time so it was great to finally make it out there and also incorporate the excellent scenery of Cone Peak and South Fork Devils Canyon. We started from Memorial Park campground and went up the Arroyo Seco Trail. There is quite a bit of new downfall from a winter storm in February with one particularly cumbersome tree, but the canyon forest of incense cedar and Santa Lucia Fir was as beautiful as I remembered from the Santa Lucia Three Peaks adventure. Once on the North Coast Ridge, we made good progress to Cone Peak's amazing north ridge where we left the trail. The ridge has awesome views in all directions, including the rugged South Fork Devils Canyon and the upper reaches of the San Antonio River. It's also great to climb amid sugar pines and Santa Lucia Firs. After summiting Cone, we took the Cone Peak Trail back to Trail Springs and then up the Gamboa Trail to complete the small lollipop loop. We then took the North Coast Ridge Trail all the way to the junction with the Rodeo Flats Trail where Erica turned off to head back down to Memorial Park while I continued along the ridge to the Lost Valley Connector Trail. Continued below… The Lost Valley Connector is marked by a stake where the old road bed of the North Coast Ridge Trail emerges onto the firebreak. The first part is single track with some encroaching brush and the next part is on an old firebreak that is quickly narrowing into single track as brush fills in. It is important to carry and study a map for the Lost Valley Connector as I saw a backpacking group heading down a wayward ridge and experiencing difficulties in thick brush. As long as you stay on the route, the trail is in fair condition and an efficient way to get form the coast ridge to Lost Valley. Lost Valley is a beautiful, peaceful spot with grassy meadows, pines, and chaparral covered hillsides. The best meadows are beyond the Lost Valley camp and a crossings of both Lost Valley Creek and Higgins Creek. This stretch of meadows is nearly a mile long and picturesque. While the meadows are beautiful, it is prime tick territory and I removed a number of them from my socks. After my out-and-back through Lost Valley I returned via the Lost Valley Trail which was recently brushed and cleared by a crew. The trail is in good shape except for a few new downfalls from the February storm. From 1,800 ft in Lost Valley, the trail climbs over 1,000 feet to a pass at ~2,900 ft that provides access back to the main stem Arroyo Seco drainage. Part of the way up to this pass is a pretty waterfall known as Pothole Slide Falls. The waterfall is a series of two slides down a smooth rock face with a pool in between, the "pothole." Beyond the pass is a steep descent to the Arroyo Seco River. After crossing the river an 500+ ft vertical ascent leads to Escondido Camp where the trail concludes. From Escondido Camp it was a run along the Indian Rd. dirt track back to Memorial Camp. Stava route here, but note that actual mileage is 33+ miles.
Silver Peak Wilderness Loop
After being inspired and captivated by the awesome scenery of the South Big Sur Coast and Silver Peak Wilderness on the South Coast Adventure, I was eager to return for more exploration in the region, this time for a very aesthetic loop that comes in around 25-26 miles. Aside from repeat visits to the incredible Mount Mars and Buckeye Trail, this loop added a lot of new terrain for me, including upper Villa Creek, Lion Peak, the Three Peaks area and Dutra Flats. If a point-to-point is too cumbersome to arrange (this is, after all, the most remote section of the Big Sur coast), than this loop is the perfect way to hit hit the highlights and see a lot of the terrain in the region. I'll definitely be returning for further exploration in the South Big Sur region. Strava GPS route here.
The loop starts with switchbacks on the Cruikshank Trail on a south facing chaparral slope that can be hot even in the morning. However, the trail soon rounds a corner and enters the lovely Villa Creek Canyon and begins one of the best sections of single track in all of Big Sur. From top to bottom, the Cruikshank Trail packs an incredible amount of biodiversity in its six miles, including redwoods, various pine species, Douglas fir, Santa Lucia Firs, Sargent's cypress, various oak species, and madrone. Note that there is also plenty of poison oak alongside the trail in its upper portion. The trail also has excellent views to the ocean and a rugged section of Villa Creek canyon with reddish rocks characteristic of this region. About 5.75 miles from the start, the Cruikshank Trail crosses a saddle with a young Sargent's cypress forest where a spur path heads west to Silver Peak while the main trail heads down to the beautiful Lion Den camp. This camp has to be one of the best in Big Sur, complete with a spring, ample shade under the pines, and a commanding view overlooking Salmon Creek canyon, Silver Peak and the Pacific Ocean. Beyond Lion Den Camp, the Cruickshank heads uphill a short distance to meet the South Coast Ridge Road. A short ways south along the road is an optional side trip to Lion Peak. While the road comes close to the summit, a small bushwhack is still necessary to reach the top. Most of the unpleasantness can be avoided by leaving the road at a small saddle near the peak and entering a dense thicket. While not entirely devoid of bushwhacking, travel is reasonable and the distance is short so it only takes 10-15 minutes. It is well worth the troubles with an excellent 360 degree panorama from the exposed reddish summit block. The vista includes Cone Peak and Junipero Serra Peak to the north, Silver Peak and Lion Den camp, Three Peaks, the Salmon Creek canyon, and interior views to Burro Mountain.
After Lion Peak, more quick running along South Coast Ridge Road leads to the Three Peaks Trail, which is an old firebreak along the ridge with vegetation that has filled in to make it a single track. Overall, the trail is in fairly good condition and largely brush-free save for a couple spots. It's an efficient way to go from the South Coast Ridge Road to the Dutra Flats area. The land is mainly covered in chaparral and exposed to sunlight, but there are some pretty stands of coulter pine and gray pine along the way with nice views back to Lion Peak and terrain to the south. Most of the way to Dutra Flats, the Three Peaks trail crosses a prominent ridge and on the other side are awesome views of the meadows in Dutra Flat and County Line Ridge. Dutra Flat is a peaceful meadow area with heritage oaks and pines. A camp is located at the flats under cypress trees and it appears this area is used for cattle grazing. From Dutra Flat, the Murray Mine Track which leads down to Dutra Creek and then steeply up to County Line Ridge. This is a pretty section with straightforward navigation and nice views of Mount Mars and the surrounding region.
From County Line ridge, take the Mount Mars use path up and over a couple false summits to the summit of Mount Mars, with nice views of Salmon Creek canyon, Lion Peak and Silver Peak. Descend through the vegetation tunnel on Mount Mars and emerge onto the grassy ridge with an outstanding view down the ridge to the Pacific Ocean and Salmon cone. From Kozy Kove meadows at the bottom of the very steep ridge, take the use path to the Salmon Creek Trail which quickly descends to the trailhead along Hwy 1. The Buckeye trail is a short distance away and climbs steeply at first (can be hot) but becomes more reasonable as it enters oak woodland beyond the junction with the Soda Springs Trail. There is typically water in Soda Spring Creek about halfway to Buckeye Camp. The Buckeye Trail features marvelous coastal vistas back to Mount Mars and Piedras Blancas, and is one of the best coastal trails in Big Sur. Buckeye Camp is always a treat with its cool fresh spring water and shady heritage oaks in the meadow. Beyond Buckeye Camp, the Buckeye Trail makes one final climb to Buckeye Vista before entering a pine forest that switchbacks down to upper Cruikshank camp. The final downhill portion along the lower Cruikshank Trail bring you back to the Cruikshank trailhead.
2014 Adventure Run Ideas
It should come as no surprise that I have many ideas for adventure runs (see 2013 post here and 2012 post here). Listed below are several potential routes in the High Sierra, Trinity Alps and Coastal Region (mostly Big Sur/Ventana, but some Lost Coast). Many of these ideas are rather obscure, but the Ventana Wilderness and Sierra Nevada are filled with hidden gems and I expect all of these will be aesthetic routes with outstanding scenery. Hopefully I'll get to several of these ideas this year and several more routes that I haven't thought about yet! I also hope to visit the North Cascades in Washington State at some point, but since my opportunities to travel up north are limited I won't dedicate a special ideas post to the Cascades this year. All photos by me from adventures in 2013 and 2014.
- Mount Kaweah and Second Kaweah: Fantastic views from the summits compensate for otherwise chossy climbing. The approach is also highly scenic through Little Five Lakes.
- Whitney Zone Loop: Full meal deal with the Cleaver, Tunnabora, Carillon, Russell, Whitney, Muir, and maybe some of those other pinnacles between Whitney and Muir.
- Tyndall & Williamson: Double the fun for these two fourteeners via Shepherd's Pass and Williamson Bowl.
- Mount Rixford, Dragon Peak & University Peak: These all look like fun peaks to ascend. Mount Rixford, with its position west of the crest, is a particularly good viewpoint. Dragon Peak looks impressively rugged from the Rae lakes Basin. I'd also like ascend Mount Bago via its walk-up side.
- Comb Spur & Goat Mountain: Great early season route with huge views.
- Cirque Crest Loop: An area I have yet to explore with some cool peaks I'd like to climb including Mount Ruskin and Observation Peak. This region also contains some of the range's most remote basins including Dumbell Basin, Lake Basin and Amphitheater Lake.
- Arrow Peak and Bench Lake: An adventure via Taboose Pass that has been on the list for many years, but I haven't made it out yet to see the classic Sierra view of Arrow Peak from Bench Lake. Perhaps this trip could be combined with the Cirque Crest Loop described above.
- Ionian Basin – Scylla & Hansen: Accessed via Sabrina Basin and Echo Col, this region is near Muir Pass and the JMT, but far away from the beaten path and features spectacular peaks and many high lakes amid one of the most rugged and strikingly desolate settings in the High Sierra.
- The Black Divide Loop – Charybdis, Black Giant, McDuffie: A three peak loop tour of of the Ionian Basin, accessed via Bishop Pass and South Lake.
- Bench Valley: Another western approach to the LeConte Divide, featuring a string of remote high alpine lakes off-trail.
- Mt. Henry, Red Mountain and Hell for Sure Lake: A beautiful area with lots of easy cross country terrain.
- Evolution Loop: Last time I did the horseshoe loop from north to south, but I'm wondering if south to north is actually faster. The argument for south to north is that most of the steep climbing is completed earlier rather than later, which may work better for me as I'll be able to attack the long and at times steep climb out Pate Valley to Muir Pass early in the route. Despite it being a long uphill slog from the JMT junction to Piute Pass, it's fairly gradual and I think most of it is runnable for me if I'm feeling good at that point in the run, whereas the climb from Pate Valley to Bishop Pass is too steep for any running late in the run. I also like the idea of running down through Evolution Basin and Valley. Finally, the South Lake trailhead is also marginally higher by about 500 feet. I guess I'll have to find out if south to north is faster.
- Bench Canyon Loop: At the remote headwaters of the North Fork San Joaquin River this loop entails a section of the Sierra High Route from Thousand Island Lake to Tuolumne Meadows.
- Northern Yosemite 50 miler: This is a fantastic loop including Peeler Lake, the Benson Lake riviera, Smedberg Lake, Matterhorn Canyon and Burro Pass.
- Boundary Lake and Cherry Canyon: In northwest Yosemite and the Emigrant Wilderness.
- John Muir Trail: The classic trail through the range of light. I've seen most of the trail over the years so it's my hope to put it all together.
- Sierra High Route: Another big project. Over 195 miles, largely off trail through some of the best scenery the High Sierra has to offer.
Trinity Alps:
- Sawtooth Mountain & Smith Lake: Easily the most rugged peak in the Trinity Alps and ironically it's also arguably the most rugged mountain north of Sawtooth Ridge in the High Sierra (Yosemite/Hoover Wilderness). This route will include the remote Smith Lake nestled in a granite basin underneath Sawtooth Mountain, which is accessed via Alpine Lake, another fitting spot for an afternoon swim.
- Caesar Peak via Stuart Fork: A trip up the Stuart Fork Trinity River to Emerald, Sapphire and Mirror Lakes finishing with a climb of Caesar Peak.
- Caribou Mountain and Sawtooth Ridge: Beautiful views overlooking the Caribou Lakes basin, Stuart Fork Canyon and the Trinity Alps.
- Lost Coast: I have done the entire Lost Coast from the Mattole River to Usal Beach twice over two days each. The idea is to do the entire 53 mile stretch of the coast in one single day push.
- King Crest 50: A 50 mile route in the King Range portion of the Lost Coast, including the entire King Crest, the Cooskie Creek route to Gorda 2, and a spectacular section of the Lost Coast beach walk [completed March 23rd, blog post coming soon].
- Pico-Cabezo Route: A point-to-point tour of the peaks from Bottcher's Gap to Pfieffer Big Sur State Park, incluidng Pico Blanco, South Fork Little Sur River, East Molera Ridge, Post Summit, Cabezo Prieto and Mount Manuel.
- Ventana Loop: Finding some inspiration in my La Ventana Loop report, Sachin and Toshi put up an awesome variation by descending into the rugged cirque between Kandlbinder and Ventana Double Cone and then ascending the rugged west ridge of Ventana Double Cone via what appears to be an instant classic scramble route.This is an awesome region with a lot left for me to explore.
- Mocho Falls along the South Fork Big Sur River: A trail run to Sykes Hot Springs and then a creekwalk along the Big Sur River and then the South Fork Big Sur River to an enigmatic waterfall that is apparently 80 feet tall on the main stem of the south fork, but has seen few visitors and no photographs that I can find.
- South Big Sur Coast Adventures: I have done several trips in the Silver Peak Wilderness recently, including the South Coast Adventure point-to-point and the Silver Peak Wilderness Loop, but it's got some of the best scenery along the entire Big Sur coast so I look forward to returning for more exploration.
- Arroyo Seco River Gorge: For a hot day in the summer I would like to see the entire Arroyo Seco Canyon from top to bottom in a ~25 mile loop, 13 miles on old road and the balance walking in and swimming the Arroyo Seco.
South Coast Adventure
The South Big Sur Coast stretches from Pacific Valley to Ragged Point. Due to its remote location 1.5+ hours from Monterey Bay, it is the least visited portion of the Big Sur coast, but it is well worth the extra time. The centerpiece of this region is the Silver Peak Wilderness, established in 1992 and containing 31,555 acres, containing a network of amazing trails including the Cruikshank Trail, the Salmon Creek Trail and the Buckeye Trail. Also included in the wilderness is Mount Mars, which is one of the most spectacular and impressive grassy ridges in all of Big Sur. In fact, the incredibly steep west ridge of Mount Mars rises over 2,600 ft in a little over 1.25 miles as the crow flies from the ocean! The Buckeye Trail is arguably the most scenic coastal trail in all of Big Sur with outstanding vistas and enjoyable technical single track. One of the best ways to enjoy the South Coast is via a point-to-point such as the South Coast Adventure route described here.
The South Coast Adventure route starts at Williams Ranch which is a working cattle ranch at the southern tip of the Big Sur coast near Ragged Point. A steep ascent up the grassy slopes leads up toward Bald Top and County Line Ridge with impressive views to the Piedras Blancas coastal plain. Once on County Line Ridge a dirt ranch road leads along the top of the ridge with excellent vistas of the deep blue Pacific on one side and interior views on the other. The ridge is largely grassy meadows with clumps of heritage oaks. As you move north along the ridge, there are more pine trees, including gray pines, Ponderosa pines, and Coulter pines. At the junction with County Line dirt road, stay on the ridge crest and follow the Mount Mars traverse use path 0.6 miles to the summit of Mount Mars. The first part of the path climbs steeply through pine and oak forest and then chaparral to a pair of sub-summits before making the final climb in low manzanita to Mount Mars. From the summit, take a vegetation tunnel that was cut through the tall chaparral down to the grassy west ridge. The view as you emerge from the vegetation tunnel is simply stunning with Salmon Cone and the deep blue Pacific Ocean 2,500 ft below. On the left is Piedras Blancas with the lighthouse visible on clear days and on the right is the rugged Silver Peak. As you head down the beautiful grassy ridge, it is difficult to keep from gazing at the amazing view, but use caution as the slope is extremely steep with loose rocks. About two-thirds of the way down is lovely Kozy Kove Meadows, a fairly flat spot that is also the turnoff for the use path that leads down to the Salmon Creek Trail and beautiful Salmon Falls, which is set amid large boulders and bay trees. At the Salmon Creek Trailhead run on Hwy 1 for a couple hundred meters to reach the Buckeye Trailhead. The initial climb on Buckeye Trail is quite steep and exposed so it is often very hot. About 1 mile in, the Soda Springs Trail branches off down to another trailhead along Hwy 1 while the Buckeye Trail commences another climb through chaparral and oak woodland for 2.5 miles to Buckeye Camp and Buckeye Springs. The coastal vistas along this stretch are magnificent. Buckeye Camp is located in a peaceful meadow with a colossal oak tree, some pines, and even a few mature eucalyptus that were planted here decades ago when (I'm assuming) a homestead existed in this meadow. A spring near the camp provides refreshing cold water. Buckeye Camp would certainly make for a great nap spot! Beyond Buckeye Camp, the trail descends to Redwood Gulch Creek before making a final ascent to Buckeye Vista, Pt. 2,318, arguably the best view on the entire trail. After Buckeye Vista, the trail enters pine forest as it switchbacks down the hill to Cruikshank Camp. For this route, continue through Upper Cruikshank camp and descend to redwood-filled Villa Creek remaining on the Buckeye Trail. The Buckeye Trail then traverses the ridge on the north side of Villa Creek canyon with excellent views of Villa Creek canyon and then rounds a corner into the Alder Creek drainage which contains alder and Douglas Fir forest, a fascinating contrast to the redwoods in Villa Creek. At Alder Camp take the Alder Creek Road up to San Martin Top Ridge where there is a four way junction. Continue straight onto the Willow Creek Road which leads down through the largest Douglas fir forest on the central coast to the Highway near Cape San Martin. There are some nice views in the bottom portion of Willow Creek road when it emerges from the forest. An excellent 36 mile point-to-point route that I look forward to doing in the future would be to turn right at the four way junction on San Martin Top ridge and connect into South Coast Ridge Road which can be taken all the way to Prewitt Ridge for a spectacular descent into Pacific Valley. Stay tuned for posts on a couple more routes in this gorgeous section of the Big Sur Coast! Strava track for this route here.
Shouey-Plaskett Loop
The Shouey-Plaskett Loop is one of the best short loops (<15 miles) on the Big Sur Coast with excellent variety including a lush redwood forest, expansive coastal vistas, picturesque grassy ridges, and oceanside views of rugged beaches and sea stacks. In fact, I enjoyed this loop so much that I returned here a couple weeks later with Erica (stay tuned for photos from that outing). The loop originates in Pacific Valley, one of my favorite spots on the coast, and comes in around 12 miles with nearly 4,000 feet of gain.
The route starts at the South Prewitt Trailhead behind the Pacific Valley Fire Station. The South Prewitt begins with some climbing on an old road and less than a mile up the trail, the Prewitt Loop veers to the left while the Willett Trail (here an old road) continues straight. The Willett Trail (aka Mansfield Ravine Trail) soon narrows into single track and switchbacks up a steep hillside amid a lush setting of redwoods with sustained elevation gain. There is some encroaching poison oak and brush in spots, but otherwise the trail is in good condition. At ~1,800 feet it is best to leave the trail and ascend a spur of Shouey Ridge. This is open forest at first and after a few minutes of climbing you pop out into grassland with marvelous views of Pacific Valley below. Continuing up the spur ridge, the views open up further, including the familiar craggy face of Cone Peak, the King of the Big Sur Coast. The spur ridge joins Shouey Ridge proper at ~2,200 ft, where a more defined use path can be found heading uphill along Shouey Ridge.Before heading up the ridge, I recommend first going down to a spectacular vista at 1,700 ft. The trail peters out on this lower portion of the ridge, but travel is easy through the grassy meadows. The vista at 1,700 ft is perched over Pacific Valley with a breathtaking panorama from Cape San Martin all the way to Lopez Point, including Sand Dollar Beach, Pacific Valley Bluffs, Limekiln, Stone Ridge, Prewitt Ridge, Cone Peak and Twin Peak.
Heading back up Shouey Ridge, the amazing views never abate on the exposed ridge crest. There are some particularly photogenic Coulter and Ponderosa pines lining the ridge. After a short steeper section between 2,400-2,800 ft, the use path begins to traverse the hillside at ~2,800 ft below private property with excellent views of Plaskett Creek canyon. The use path ends at Plaskett Ridge Road, which seems to only be used by the two residents who live up there. Head downhill along the road and find more amazing views along the way; one of the prettiest roads I have ever been on! There are numerous side paths along the road that can be taken to viewpoints. Of particular interest is a series of paths that head down a spur of Plaskett Ridge to a great view of the Willow Creek drainage (we explored this area two weeks later). After a bend in the road at 2,400 feet, take another use path that follows the spine of lower Plaskett Ridge. This use path provides more stellar views before entering a pine forest and ultimately popping out on Plaskett Ridge Road for the last 1.5 miles back to Hwy 1. The views keep coming with excellent views to Sand Dollar Beach on the run down the dirt road. After a couple hundred meters on the highway, enter the Sand Dollar recreation area. A short diversion down a staircase leads to the beautiful Sand Dollar Beach (surfing, swimming, beach walking), otherwise a use trail heads north along Pacific Valley Bluffs. Exploration abounds as there are numerous interesting rock formations and beaches tucked into the seascape. Find an inspirational spot and enjoy the beautiful setting before heading back to the parking area at the Pacific Valley Fire Station. Strava GPS route here.


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Aug 26, 2013
Argentina got some breathing room in an otherwise "harsh" US court decision handed down on Friday, analysts say.
The US Court of Appeals ruled in favor of
Argentina's holdout creditors, saying the
sovereign must pay those bondholders in full if it is to
continue servicing the debt it has exchanged.
"[The court] rejected
Argentina's alternative proposal to pay the
holdouts with new bonds at a heavy discount," said analysts at
Itaú. "The ruling was harsh. Argentina must pay holdouts
100% of the approximately $1.33 billion of principal and
accrued interest that are currently due."
Nevertheless, the court said it would
delay enforcement to allow the US Supreme Court to determine if
it might hear the case.
That gives Argentina "some breathing
room", Siobhan Morden, head of Latin America strategy at
Jefferies, told LatinFinance Friday. The Supreme Court accepts
few cases, but a petition from a sovereign state amidst
international lobbying increases the likelihood of it
considering this one, she adds.
"Argentina was already trading with
improving optimism of the legal risks over the past two months,
but we assume that this optimism recovers as the markets expect
that the appeal process will continue," Morden says.
If Argentina's case is
reconsidered by the Supreme Court, the wait for a final ruling
could extend into the next political cycle.
"I don't think
it's a stretch to say we could be looking into
2015, at which point we're looking at political
transition potentially [in the next presidential elections] in
Argentina," Anna Gelpern, professor at Georgetown Law School,
told LatinFinance . "It's clearly a defeat, but
it could be a while before they start having to worry about
If the matter is taken by the Supreme
Court, Barclays says a decision would come in mid-2014 at the
soonest or mid-2015 at the latest.
"The possibility of making a better
offer to holdouts seems harder now that they have a
significantly higher chance of receiving a payment in full,"
the shop says in a report.
The next interest payments on Argentina's
restructured bonds are due in September.
Barclays sets out the options that would
be open to President Cristina Kirchner if the final ruling goes
against Argentina. The sovereign could pay restructured
bondholders in violation of the ruling, which would open the
possibility of being sued in international courts. Similarly,
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The Public Safety Building Committee will wait to ask selectmen to make their recommendation on the project until the night of the May 15 annual town meeting when final numbers will be ready.
In the meantime, debate continues on whether $800,000 in reimbursement for the town pool should be applied to reducing the safety facility's cost.
The committee is looking at an alternative access road into the proposed $13.6 million public safety building complex that could provide a substantial savings, and is examining $1 million in other possible savings.
By May 15, the committee will have firmer and, it hopes, smaller numbers for the board to consider, committee Chairman Frederick Misilo Jr. told selectmen Monday.
The committee has recently reviewed a construction budget of $13.6 million proposed by architects from Kaestle-Boos Associates, Inc. of New Britain, Conn. That number is down from an original $14.2 million estimate.
The 38,000 sq. ft. combined fire, police and ambulance building is proposed on the site of the fire department headquarters on Main Street, across from Wachusett Regional High School.
Misilo, Police Chief George Sherrill and Fire Chief Edward Stark Jr. reviewed, with computer photographs, the inadequacies, safety and security issues, and other problems with the two buildings. Housing of the ambulance and its staff was also reviewed.
The town's financial picture has improved since the project was rejected by voters at the ballot box in 2004, Misilo said. However, the size and scope of the project has stayed the same.
Building Committee member and Finance Committee Chairman Paul Challenger said the last time the project was voted, relations between the town and the regional school district were strained and there were financial unknowns surrounding the high school renovation/addition project.
Since then, the towns and the district have agreed on a FY07 budget, and more state aid for the towns and school district is expected. The state has also reimbursed the high school project, eliminating the need for the school district to come back to the towns for more money, he said.
"It's a much more favorable climate for us to build this building," Challenger said.
He said interest rates are low, but the longer the town waits, the higher construction costs will rise. Challenger said the town can build the new building and have its net property taxes go up $18 per year per average household. In Holden, an average home is valued at $300,000.
"That's the smallest increase we've seen in a long, long time," Challenger said. "This is an excellent year to build this building. We can afford it."
The increase in the town operating budget, combined with the savings from refinancing the town's elementary school debt, additional state reimbursement for the elementary school building projects, the retirement of debt from the high school land purchase and the cancellation of the FY06 and 07 modular debt payments, will result in an FY07 average property tax bill that is $135 lower than last year. That's without the public safety building project, Challenger said.
The project will cost $153 per year per average household, so even if the project is included, taxes in FY07 will increase $18 per year, he said.
The committee continues to look at reducing project costs, Misilo said. The initial project design called for two access points, one across from Dr. Joseph D'Amico's optometry office on Main Street, on a piece of property the town is looking to purchase as part of the building project, and a longer, more windy, and therefore more costly alternative access that would flow onto High Street, near the police station.
The longer road, Misilo said, could cost more than $450,000.
The committee recently got word that J&R Realty Trust, which owns a cluster of apartments abutting the railroad tracks and the fire department, is willing to talk to the town about using its property, with an easement, as a means for the second alternative access.
According to Misilo, the alternative access, if it works out, would be shorter and less expensive to construct.
The committee is also considering an additional $1 million in savings, Misilo said.
Selectman Kenneth O'Brien said he's heard from the town's call firefighters about concerns regarding long-term staffing issues with the department. He said the town needs to clarify what the fire department's role will be in the longterm, so voters don't view the public safety building as the first step toward phasing out the call staffers and instituting a full-time department.
Misilo and Challenger recently met with the call members, who expressed support for the project. The new building, Misilo said, is designed with the call firefighters in mind, complete with their own parking area and access into the building where they can grab their equipment, dress and go out.
The building includes sleeping quarters for firefighters stationed overnight in cases of bad winter weather or emergencies, as well as ambulance staff.
Stark has said the town will not be able to afford a full-time firefighter staff of 40-50 people.
$800,000 debated
Selectmen learned the $800,000 in state grant money for the construction of the $2.5 million Holden pool, recently reimbursed to the town, was included in the tax-impact configurations.
Last week, the finance committee unanimously supported using the reimbursement to help shave costs off the public safety project.
Selectman James Jumonville, who opposes using the one-time money for the project and suggests it be used for longterm projects such as road resurfacing, asked if the $800,000 could be removed from the finance committee motion on town meeting floor.
Town Manager Brian Bullock said an amendment could be made.
Jumonville reminded the board that at the joint meeting between selectmen and the fincom, the selectmen could not get the support together to support the committee's motion to use the $800,000.
No action was taken by selectmen at last week's meeting.
Selectmen will vote on the use of the $800,000 the night of town meeting.
Bullock said the finance committee makes the financing motion to town meeting voters. The select board can voice its support or opposition to the motion at that time.
O'Brien and Selectwoman Kimberly Ferguson both agreed last week that they wanted the $800,000 returned to taxpayers. O'Brien said using the $800,000 to reduce the tax levy would likely result in more support for the building project.
"I think it's critically important that we establish a financing arrangement for the public safety building that everyone can agree on so we can all get behind the public safety building to try to get it passed," O'Brien said. "This is going to be an important part of building consensus. It's important that we spell out what we're going to do with this revenue."
Several audience members voiced their opposition to either the use of the $800,000 or the project itself.
Karl Makela of Newell Road said the town should not pay down the pool vote because of the current good interest rates, but said the $800,000 should be returned to taxpayers.
"I'm not opposed to the public safety building, but I am opposed to this particular project and how it stands now," he said. "It's become the Taj Mahal and the people should be told the truth about this. We need to have transparency in all financial matters."


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Wonderful Hotel!
Two family couples: Morgantown, WV and Cohasset, MA
My wife, her brother, his wife, and I stayed at the Johanna I in late
May. They are used to 4 and 5 star hotels, but my wife and I stay with three star hotels during our annual trips to Europe. We all thought this hotel was excellent in all respects. It was among the best three star hotels that my wife and I have stayed at throughout Europe. It meets the expectations raised by their highly polished website and the praises of the New York Times review . The hotel is wonderfully furnished and beautifully restored. Our rooms were very comfortable and the staff was very helpfull all of the time (e.g., getting us museum tickets on short notice). We enjoyed our early morning walks into the historic center of Florence past San Marco and the Academia We look forward to staying at the Johanna I (or II) again.
Beautiful hotel
this hotel had the largest, coziest room of our trip...and the staff were very friendly and helpful
when we visited (May '07) they were not running the A/C, but it wasn't too much of an issue...it was cool enough in the evening to keep the temperature nice...the only issue with having the windows open was that the hotel is on a moderately busy street and those scooters can be pretty loud...the noise never prevented us from sleeping though
there's not much in the immediate area...it seemed to be an area that was mostly local residents...all of the sights and plenty of restaurants are a short walk away though
this hotel was definitely the best value of our trip and I would stay there again...recommended!
Nice little hotel near city center
Me & my Mom stayed in this little hotel for 3 nights. The personnel was very friendly and spoke good English. It said in our booking confirmation that breakfast just was something on a tray in our room, so we didn�t expect anything. But in the end, we were served proper breakfast in a small breakfast room including cereal, m�sli, toast with jam, orange juice and cakes.
The walk to Duomo took about 10 minutes, so very convenient. The street where this hotel is located is very pretty and peaceful. We very much enjoyed this quiteness after a long day touring the city. This hotel is definitely not something for party-people but rather for travellers interested in long days of culture and beauty and after that a good sleep!
The only minus was the faint smell of fresh paint in our room upon our arrival. The toilet was clean and there was a safe & a fridge in our room. I recommend this hotel warmly!
I just returned from a thoroughly enjoyable visit to Florence, where I stayed at Residenza Johanna 1 for just under one week. This b&b is well situated for visiting all the sights and main shopping areas, except perhaps for people who are not able to walk for more than about 5 minutes at a time. That said, Florence is a city best explored on foot anyway.
My room was extremely reasonably priced, very comfortable, and well-maintained. The structure of the building is such that the sound-proofing was superb, and it's location meant that it was peaceful at night. It's being situated in a residential building made me feel as though I was at home whenever I returned.
The building was very well-heated, and a/c was in position for Summer visitors' use. Breakfast was available from 7am-11am and consisted of cereal, juice, coffee, crackers & cream cheese, French toast & jam and fresh patisserie.
Nice touches included the issuing of a personal copy of a guide to the city on arrival and access to a library of fiction and art history books. There was also WiFi connection, a television with BBC World News, CNN and the French Arte channels, mini-fridge, electric anti-mosquito protection and a telephone, all within the room, which was pleasantly decorated. Outside the room, tea-making facilities and supplies were available to all, at all times.
This is not deluxe accomodation, yet it is very attractive and comfortable. I heartily recommend it, and would definitely return there, should I be visiting Florence in the future: the staff made me feel I was a welcome and valued guest.
Nice stay in Florence
Had a lovely stay at the Residenza Johanna I.
I had read that it did not have AC or a good breakfast.
Both comments proved to be wrong.
If you are arriving by foot from the bus station with more than one bag be prepared for a walk.
The room we had had windows overlooking the street and side
yard. It had an AC unit. The room was spacious but the bathroom only had a tub with a shower wand attachment.
Ask for a room with a shower if you hate tubs.
The instant coffee and biscuit warned about are in the room but fresh brewed coffee, orange juice and danish were provided in the hall each morning. I guess they read the reviews.
Yes, you had to use multiple keys to enter the building but all are color coded and worked.
You can leave your bags their if you plan on leaving later in the day.
Overall a very nice place to stay in Florence for the price.
You get what you pay for
Johanna was perfectly adequate for our 5-night stay in Florence. Clean (though the carpet--if you can call it that--in our room could use replacing), private bath (with the smallest shower stall you've ever seen--no romantic showers for 2 here), and a very friendly, accomodating staff. Really the highlight of this place was the people who work there. Always ready to help, and they all spoke at least passable English.
Be aware that the photos on the website showing nice hardwood floors and furniture are taken in the common areas, and do not expect such ameneties in your room. Also be aware that there is no pleasant common/sitting area available save for a loveseat near the "honesty bar." The staff were kind enough to send us to their sister hotel, Johlea, around the corner, which has a great roof deck with views of the city skyline and surrounding hills. Perfect place to have a picnic supper with a bottle of wine. Stay at Johlea instead if they have availability!
Also, the hotel is a bit farther away from the city center than we would have liked, but we can't blame them for that. Just be aware that it's a good 10 minute walk to the river (slightly less to the Duomo).
Good value
Despite the other reviews, I stayed in this B&B at the very beginning of July and found it a very good value for Florence. I stayed 2 evenings and only paid 50 Euros each night (including taxes AND breakfast) for a single room. Now tell me where in Florence you can find that? And in JULY! I spent one month in Florence so I know.
Travellers to Italy should be aware that 'breakfast' in the country means a roll and coffee. For breakfast, the B&B had choices of juice, cereals, tartes, coffee, and yes, melba toast but hey, you're in Italy! If you want eggs and bacon then plan on staying at a hotel that charges $300 a night.
Also, B&B's in Europe generally have small rooms. I had the one single and it was small, but enough for one. For 50 Euros I didn't expect much more.
The reception was excellent. Very friendly and helpful. The woman spoke great French and good English.
Yes, the towels were pretty basic, but again, you get what you paid for.
I don't know what the other reviewer was talking about but I had air-conditioning. Again, we're talking Europe and they don't put the a/c full blast at 65 degrees....they conserve. I had mine on all day and it was just fine.
The area is very good.....close to downtown (about a 5-10 min walk) but away from the crowds and tourists. I spent one month in only Florence and this was the best deal for the price. Next time I'm in Florence I will definitely go back!!
If you want top service with plush towels, huge breakfasts, 24 hour concierge service, then stay elsewhere and spent 7 times the price. But if want a place to put your things, have a bit to eat in the morning, and get a decent sleep, this place is for you.
A special tuscan atmosphere
I spent a few days at the Residenza Johanna in Lupi St. in Florence and had a wonderful time. the staff at the reception was very helpful with information about restaurants and things to see.
the rooms are furnished in a classic tuscany style and have a warm atmosphere.
the hotel is located in a small silent street, walking distance from the city center.
i was happy to pay the right value for the service i got.
A place you don't want to go back to....
I am giving it a 2*, but it was actually more like 1.5*
Can't say it was Terrible, can't say it was Okay. It was just bad.
This place was listed as "Fodor's Choice" in Italy 2005 Guide! Give me a break!
Pros: Relatively central location (not on the outskirts, but not in the very center either. You'll have to walk a bit)
Cheap (we paid 80 Euro for Double in early June- good deal for Florence, but you get what you pay for)
The bathroom was clean.
Helpful young girl Francesca, that works there in the afternoon (short straight hair and glasses)
Now let's get to Cons...
We got the smallest room of all (I don't think there could be a smaller one!) If you decide to stay- do not stay in 11! You couldn't go around the bed without bumping into the window shutters. When we asked to switch to a different room (we say some rooms being vacated in the morning), but the manager said no, it would be too much trouble for her. We stayed in Florence for 4 nights!
The towels where very thin- cloth version of paper towels.
The shower was the tiniest I saw in Italy.
NO AIR-CONDITIONING !!! Can't imagine staying there in the middle of the summer. We kept our windows open, because it was too hot in the room, but the street noise would keep us up till 2 AM and then from 4-5 AM
The bundle of keys was already mentioned.... as well as the uncomfortable bed.
The place is also listed on Guides de Charme... The only sort of charming thing is the dimly lit hallway of the apartment.
Do not recommend, unless you are traveling on a very tight budget.
Citadel of the 4 keys
Hotel Residenzia Johanna, Florence, Italy
Citadel of the 4 keys
Rating, terrible
We stayed here based on recommendations in several guidebooks describing it as a charming, low cost find. Only the later was relatively true. We found the place to be a citadel, accessible only by carrying around a cumbersome ring of 4 keys to enter courtyard, front door of building, entry to hotel, and finally your room. We almost got locked out of the building one night with a defective key. After trying for over 10 minutes we were almost ready to check in to another hotel across the street with only the clothes on our back. Only the arrival of another guest saved us. He could not get our key to work either. The next day when we asked for help in mastering the front door the clerk rudely told us there was not problem if we would get the order of the keys correct. Stay in the much nicer, full service Hotel Bonifacio across the street. The beds at Johanna were saggy, no one was there after 7 pm, and the breakfast essentially was a piece of packaged melba toast on a tray.
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A: The result of your son's urine dipstick examination has revealed that there is microscopic haematuria (blood in the urine) and proteinuria (protein in the urine). Haematuria can either be visible to the naked eye (gross) or apparent only upon urinalysis (microscopic). Urinary abnormalities are common in children but are rarely persistent. Persistent haematuria (whether microscopic or gross) or persistent proteinuria are uncommon and warrant further investigation as they are indicators of potentially significant underlying kidney disease. It is difficult to say at present why the urine dipstick is abnormal other than it could be a sign of kidney disease or damage. Further investigations required include measurement of serum creatinine (a measure of kidney function) and quantification of proteinuria either by a 24-hour urine collection or determination of the urine protein-to-creatinine ratio on a first morning urine sample. The results of these investigations will aid in determining the underlying cause.
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Propionic acidemia, also known as propionic aciduria, propionyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency and ketotic glycinemia,[1] is an autosomal recessive[2] metabolic disorder, classified as a branched-chain organic acidemia.[3]
The disorder presents in the early neonatal period with progressive encephalopathy. Death can occur quickly, due to secondary hyperammonemia, infection, cardiomyopathy, or basal ganglial stroke.[4]
Propionic acidemia is a rare disorder that is inherited from both parents. Being autosomal recessive, neither parent shows symptoms, but both carry a defective gene responsible for this disease. It takes two faulty genes to cause PA, so there is a 1 in 4 chance for these parents to have a child with PA.
In healthy individuals, the enzyme propionyl-CoA carboxylase converts propionyl-CoA to methylmalonyl-CoA. This is one step in the process of converting certain amino acids and fats into sugar for energy. Individuals with PA cannot perform this conversion because the enzyme propionyl-CoA carboxylase is nonfunctional. The essential amino acids isoleucine, valine, threonine, and methionine, as well as odd-chain fatty acids, are simply converted to propionyl-CoA, before the process stops, leading to a buildup of propionyl-CoA. Instead of being converted to methylmalonyl-CoA, propionyl-CoA is then converted into propionic acid, which builds up in the bloodstream. This in turn causes an accumulation of dangerous acids and toxins, which can cause damage to the organs.
In many cases, PA can damage the brain, heart, and liver, cause seizures, and delays to normal development like walking and talking. During times of illness the affected person may need to be hospitalized to prevent breakdown of proteins within the body. Each meal presents a challenge to those with PA. If not constantly monitored, the effects would be devastating. Dietary needs must be closely managed by a metabolic geneticist or metabolic dietician.
Mutations in both copies of the PCCA or PCCB genes cause propionic acidemia.[5] These genes are responsible for the formation of the enzyme propionyl-CoA carboxylase (EC 18.104.22.168), referred to as PCC.
PCC is required for the normal breakdown of the essential amino acids valine, isoleucine, threonine, and methionine, as well as certain odd-chained fatty-acids. Mutations in the PCCA or PCCB genes disrupt the function of the enzyme, preventing these acids from being metabolized. As a result, propionyl-CoA, propionic acid, ketones, ammonia, and other toxic compounds accumulate in the blood, causing the signs and symptoms of propionic acidemia.
Propionic acidemia is characterized almost immediately in newborns. Symptoms include poor feeding, vomiting, dehydration, acidosis, low muscle tone (hypotonia), seizures, and lethargy. The effects of propionic acidemia quickly become life-threatening.
Genetic prevalence[edit]
Propionic acidemia is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern and is found in about 1 in 35,000[5] live births in the United States. The condition appears to be more common in Saudi Arabia,[6] with a frequency of about 1 in 3,000.[5] The condition also appears to be common in Amish, Mennonite and other populations where inbreeding is common.[7]
Patients with propionic acidemia should be started as early as possible on a low protein diet. In addition to a protein mixture that is devoid of methionine, threonine, valine, and isoleucine, the patient should also receive L-carnitine treatment and should be given antibiotics 10 days per month in order to remove the intestinal propiogenic flora. The patient should have diet protocols prepared for him with a "well day diet" with low protein content, a "half emergency diet" containing half of the protein requirements, and an "emergency diet" with no protein content. These patients are under the risk of severe hyperammonemia during infections that can lead to comatose states.[8]
Liver transplant is gaining a role in the management of these patients, with small series showing improved quality of life.
See also[edit]
- ^ Online 'Mendelian Inheritance in Man' (OMIM) 606054
- ^ Ravn K; Chloupkova M; Christensen E; Brandt NJ; Simonsen H; Kraus JP; Nielsen IM; Skovby F; Schwartz M (July 2000). "High incidence of propionic acidemia in greenland is due to a prevalent mutation, 1540insCCC, in the gene for the beta-subunit of propionyl CoA carboxylase". American Journal of Human Genetics. 67 (1): 203–206. doi:10.1086/302971. PMC 1287078. PMID 10820128.
- ^ Deodato F, Boenzi S, Santorelli FM, Dionisi-Vici C (2006). "Methylmalonic and propionic aciduria". Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet. 142 (2): 104–112. doi:10.1002/ajmg.c.30090. PMID 16602092.
- ^ Hamilton RL, Haas RH, Nyhan WC, Powell HC, Grafe MR (1995). "Neuropathology of propionic acidemia: a report of two patients with basal ganglia lesions". Journal of Child Neurology. 10 (1): 25–30. doi:10.1177/088307389501000107. PMID 7769173.
- ^ a b c http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/mayo/research/barry_lab/ropionic-Aciademia.cfm
Barry Lab - Vector and Virus Engineering. Gene therapy for Propionic Acidemia
- ^ Al-Odaib AN, Abu-Amaro KK, Ozand PT, Al-Hellani AM (2003). "A new era for preventive genetic programs in the Arabian Peninsula". Saudi Medical Journal. 24 (11): 1168–1175. PMID 14647548.
- ^ Kidd JR, Wolf B, Hsia E, Kidd KK (1980). "Genetics of propionic acidemia in a Mennonite-Amish kindred". Am J Hum Genet. 32 (2): 236–245. PMC 1686010. PMID 7386459.
- ^ Saudubray JM, Van Der Bergh G, Walter J : Inborn Metabolic Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment (2012)
External links[edit]
- Propionic Acidemia Foundation
- Organic Acidemia Association
- Propionic Acidemia Research Network (PARnet)
- Gwen for a Cure
- Propionic acidemia at NLM Genetics Home Reference
- Propionic acidemia at NIH's Office of Rare Diseases
- "Propionic acidemia". Orphanet.


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Alleged Boston Bomber Had Competed as Amateur Boxer
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Tamerlan Tsarnaev — the older of the two brothers who police say planted bombs that killed three and wounded scores more earlier this week at the Boston Marathon — had an amateur boxing background, according to multiple newspaper reports.
The 26-year-old died during a shootout with police early Friday morning, police told the media.
He debuted in 2004 in the Greater Lowell (Mass.) Novice Golden Gloves, winning a novice title at 178 pounds, according to the Lowell Sun. That newspaper also notes Tsarnaev as competing in national Golden Gloves tournaments in 2009 and 2010. That coincides with a Boston.com article that links to results from 2009, when Tsarnaev competed in the 201-pound division and lost.
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If dude didn't win the nationals.......Comment by The Smash on 04-20-2013
He young doe.Comment by MujoHrnjica on 04-19-2013
[QUOTE=Simone;13267759]He's Chechen, not Russian.[/QUOTE] So when he's doing something bad he's Chechen now but when he's doing the right things and winning titles, he's Russian. SMH the double standards never cease to amaze me.Comment by kokingbill on 04-19-2013
This guy was just a hard a$s, wasn't he? Haha.. See ya in hell, fruit cake.Comment by MeanestNiceGuy on 04-19-2013
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By Charles Melton (USAG Fort Irwin)June 9, 2009
After receiving the American flag that was flown in his honor, Fort Irwin/National Training Center Post Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Moore stood in quiet repose as he reflected on his 30 years of service to the flag and the nation it represents.
Command Sgt. Maj. Moore, a Springdale, Ark. Native, enlisted in the Army on Aug. 14, 1979 at Fort Knox, Ky. as an armored cavalry scout, and marked the end of his 30-year career during a retirement ceremony on June 8 at Fort Irwin, Calif.
"He is the embodiment of our NCO Creed and he has probably been for his entire career," Fort Irwin/NTC Commander Brig. Gen. Robert "Abe" Abrams said. "That's about as muddy boots NCO as you're going to find."
Command Sgt. Maj. Moore has been a Non-Commissioned Officer for 28 years of his 30-year career as he was appointed a corporal in 1981, Brig. Gen. Abrams told the close to 100 Soldiers, civilians and Family members gathered on the Fort Irwin/NTC garrison lawn for the ceremony.
"One of the first things that jumped out at me about Sgt. Maj. Moore was his professionalism," Brig. Gen. Abrams said.
In everything Command Sgt. Moore does and has done throughout his career, he has been the epitome of professionalism, he said.
"If you go where the action is, that's where you'll find Bobby Moore," Brig. Gen. Abrams said, noting that Command Sgt. Moore is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and went back to Iraq for a second tour to help the Iraqis, not because had to, but because he wanted to.
In the three months that Brig. Gen. Abrams has known Command Sgt. Maj. Moore, Brig. Gen. Abrams said he has gained his confidence and respect.
"I just want to say that you've left an indelible mark on our National Training Center," Brig. Gen. Abrams said. "You've got big boots to fill, which is why we haven't found your replacement yet."
In closing, Brig. Gen. Abrams said it's only fitting that Command Sgt. Maj. Moore retire during 2009, which is the Army's Year of the NCO.
"Command Sgt. Maj. you represent all that is good in our professional NCO Corps," Brig. Gen. Abrams said.
As he reflected on his 30-year career, Command Sgt. Maj. Moore asked, "How do you culminate 30 years'"
"I've had a couple of wingmen who have been with me for several years," he said.
Among those are his parents, his wife and a few other Soldiers, he said.
"Bob and Susan Moore, you're me," Command Sgt. Maj. Moore said to his parents. "They created me. They've guided me."
When he enlisted in 1979 and told his mother what he had done, her first words were, "What'" Command Sgt. Moore recalled, noting that every week his mother called to ask how he was doing before asking another question when he reached his 20-year mark.
"She kept asking me if I was done yet," he said. "Now I'm done."
Command Sgt. Moore thanked his wife, Patricia, for being with him during the past 26 years of his career and for at times being both the mother and the father to their children.
"I had someone there. My wife has been there," he said as he struggled to hold back his emotions.
As the post Sergeant Major for the National Training Center, Command Sgt. Moore said he knows that there are thousands and thousands of Soldiers who are alive today because of the training they received at the NTC.
"I think I could not find a better place to culminate my career than at the NTC," Command Sgt. Maj. Moore said.
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HLAA Files Comments with the Federal Aviation Administration
HLAA filed comments with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in response to their draft Advisory Circular (AC), Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities.
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The Aviation Consumer Protection Division of the US Department of Transportation receives complaints from members of the public regarding air travel consumer issues. According to their website:
The Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings, including its Aviation Consumer Protection Division, monitors compliance with and investigates violations of the Department of Transportation's (Department) aviation economic, consumer protection, and civil rights requirements.
Consumer protection compliance and enforcement activities relate to areas such as unfair and deceptive practices and unfair competition by air carriers and travel agents, deceptive airline advertising (e.g., fare, on-time performance, schedule, code sharing, etc.), and violations of rules concerning denied boarding compensation, ticket refunds, baggage liability requirements, and charter flights.
The Office is also very active in civil rights enforcement. The Department is charged with prohibiting discrimination by airlines and has committed to protecting consumers in this regard. The Office focuses on ensuring that individuals with disabilities obtain nondiscriminatory access to the air transportation system and that the public is not subjected by airlines to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex during the course of their air transportation.
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HLAA filed comments with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in response to their draft Advisory Circular (AC), Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities.
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HLAA was selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to represent people with hearing loss on the newly chartered Advisory Committee on Accessible Air Transportation (ACCESS Advisory Committee). Lise Hamlin, director of public policy at HLAA, attended the first meeting of the Advisory Committee on May 17-18.
The Disability Branch of TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has issued a paper, "What to Expect". TSA's Disability Branch distributes these papers each month as part of their Awareness series, where they spotlight do's and don'ts for screening passengers with a particular disability or medical condition.
Due to recent media reports regarding a Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General review of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening activities at airports, TSA is implementing policy and procedure changes that will affect all passengers, including passengers with disabilities, in order to better achieve TSA's mission of protecting the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
HLAA is thrilled to announce that Senator Tom Harkin, long time advocate for people with disabilities who was a sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act and is now chairman of Senate Committee Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) introduced two bills ensuring greater access to captioning at the movies and on airlines. According to the news release issued March 13 by the HELP Committee:
WASHINGTON – As more than 200 million passengers begin their summer travel, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reminds travelers of recent modifications to airport screening procedures and provides tips for travel preparations.
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the launch of TSA Cares December 22, 2011, a new helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions, prior to getting to the airport. Travelers may call TSA Cares toll free at 1-855-787-2227 prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint.
Hearing Loss Association of America has been advocating for visual access to air travel information for a very long time. We have filed comments with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and held meetings in concert with other consumer organizations urging DOT to mandate as visual display of audible information at the gates and other areas, as well as providing captions for in-flight videos. DOT requires that captioning be available on all safety and information related videos, but still does not have a mandate for in-flight entertainment, such as movies or other videos provided.
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) now has an online Air Travel Complaint/Comment Form that's quick and easy to use to file a complaint regarding air travel. If you have access to a computer, you can fill out the form and send it to them quickly. What you need to tell them:
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Which do you prefer? Profit-oriented business or tax-reliant government?July 9th, 2010, 4:27 pm by Mark Landsbaum
Orange Punch readers may have a little more time over the weekend, so we offer this slightly-longer-than-usual blog post on a question dear to everyone's heart:
Which is better, profit-oriented private business or tax-reliant government?
Let's say you have a business that you run economically, without waste or extravagance, permitting you to employ 10 people and to make a 3-percent profit, after expenses and taxes.
Now let's say the government decides to increase your corporate tax from 9 percent to 10 percent. Just a little increase.
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