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Climb Dunn's River Falls
This one-of-a-kind adventure involves scaling a 186-metre series of waterfalls. The journey begins from the shore at Dunn's beautiful white sand beach. It's an exhilarating and challenging experience, courtesy of the slippery rocks and force of the churning water.
Your safest way up is to follow a guide. Be sure to wear proper, grippy reef shoes and stay in group formation for physical (and moral) support. The group holds hands in a supportive daisy chain where you'll enjoy the camaraderie with visitors from around the world. You may want to come in the morning to beat the cruise ship rush hour, since the port of call in nearby Ocho Rio can unload up to 3,000 tourists a day.
Climb the falls multiple times, or just relax in refreshing, shaded eddies of mineral spring water. The guides will help you, telling you where to step, jump and soak.
Suitable footwear is available for sale or rent in the kiosk area, along with refreshments and photo services. You'll exit through a craft market featuring a variety of souvenirs. Bring cash for merchandise and to tip your guide. Park entrance here is free and the cost to climb is US$15 for non-resident adults and US$12 for kids (age 2 to 11).
Tube through the White River Valley
This 90-minute adventure launches under the arch of the 17th-century Spanish Bridge. Guides provide lifejackets, a comradely spirit and resident knowledge. Bring along cash for jerk chicken and a chilled Red Stripe at the rest stop downriver. Pay attention when the guides say "elbows in" at the narrows and tip them afterwards for a job well done.
The river-tubing safari winds to a satisfying end where amenities are painted in candy colours and built to look like a village. Chukka Coke operates this tour, priced around US$64 for adults and US$45 for kids (age 6 and older). A great value combo includes a zipline canopy tour.
See the breathtaking view at Firefly
A statue of Sir Noel Coward in repose captures the playwright and performer in his favourite garden spot at Firefly. The cliff-top panorama overlooks Port Maria Bay and Cabarita Island. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Cuba!
Coward built a simple cottage here in 1956 and lived year-round in Jamaica until his death in 1973. In fact, he's buried under a white marble slab on the property's northeast corner. The plateau once belonged to a Taino settlement. Later, pirate Henry Morgan roosted here to spot Spanish galleons at sea. He built a tunnel hundreds of feet down to the shore. Centuries later, Coward and friends used the tunnel as a shortcut to the water.
Coward's house is open to visitors who can walk the halls once roamed by guests such as Elizabeth Taylor, Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn. Not to mention, neighbour Ian Fleming, who recommended Coward to play the super-villain Dr. No in the first Bond film. A dining table is set much as it was for the Queen Mother's visit in 1965. You'll even get to see Coward's paintings, writing notebooks and two polished pianos. Firefly also has a visitor's veranda and bar. Admission is around US$10.
Explore the great outdoors in parks and gardens
Savour the natural beauty away from busy tourist attractions. Elevated on 10 hectares, Shaw Park Botanical Gardens has a view of the Ocho Rios Bay, a dazzling waterfall and greenery lush with orchids and ferns. See the profuse, 31-metre banyan tree from India, planted here in 1920. Admission is US$10. A bar and gift shop are also located on site.
At Coyaba River Garden nearby, George the peacock struts around among the hot pink ginger lilies, heliconia, jade vines and massive cedars. Bunches of blue mahoe, the national tree, overhang the waterfall. A wheelchair-accessible bridge ends with a view of Ocho Rios below. There's also a mini-museum of the island and St. Ann Parish, plus a cafe and gift shop. Park admission is US$10 and the guides work for tips.
Cranbrook Flower Forest, midway between St. Ann's Bay and Runaway Bay, is a 52-hectare nature getaway brimming with begonias and philodendrons, giant bamboo and exotic birds. The peaceful forest has landscaped grounds, mountain biking and a hiking trail along the Little River that leads to waterfalls. Admission is US$10.
Local feature
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Cash is king in St. Ann Parish, especially Jamaican dollars (JMD), accepted island-wide and almost exclusively in rural areas. Small denominations are handy, such as JMD$500 bills. Credit cards and U.S. dollars are also widely accepted in tourist areas.
The Island Village Complex
The open-air shopping and entertainment complex in Ocho Rios's west bay is postcard-pretty with its pastel clapboard shops. If you're looking for duty-free goods at a range of price points, this is a good place to start. Here you'll find kitschy Rasta-themed souvenirs, world-famous Blue Mountain coffee and fine jewelry. You'll even find Rolex and Tissot watches at the Swiss Store next to the Margaritaville Bar & Grill.
The Puma store is next door to a massive thatched amphitheatre with a waterfall at the foot of the stage. The neatly landscaped lawn area is graced with a famous statue of reggae icon Bob Marley. Duck into the shade of a cinema showing current films. This one-stop-village-shop concept is hugely popular with the cruise-ship masses.
Ocean Village Shopping Centre
The humble Ocean Village Shopping Centre by Turtle Beach in downtown Ocho Rios is where locals go for sundry supplies and services.
There's a hair salon, barber, bank, pharmacy, supermarket and ice cream parlour. Western Sports sells top brand name sportswear and gear such as spear fishing equipment, cricket bats, tennis racquets and even chic handbags. Across the way is Engen Fine Clothing, home to hip brands like Jah Reason from Jamaica and Black Jack from L.A. The quiet boutique carries sundresses, linen pants, funky jeans and snazzy dress shirts.
Ocean Village is adjacent to Joseph's Department Store. This clean, air-conditioned emporium of low-priced everyday items has a wide variety of kids' clothing and accessories. It is right next to the decidedly different Craft Market.
The Ocho Rios Craft Market
For a fun adventure in the market, put on your best game face. Negotiate your price for embroidered linens, straw hats, beaded necklaces, conch shells and carved-bamboo shot glasses. You can also try to get a three-for-one deal on whimsical T-shirts.
Under blue tarps in stalls no wider than an arm's length, merchants try almost anything to get your attention. If you're not interested, keep moving. A polite smile goes a long way as well.
You can also watch painters and woodworkers create their wares. Some of the finest handicrafts found here are intricate cedar and mahogany carvings of Caribbean wildlife.
Sangster International Airport
Your entry point to Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay is Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport, home to the country's largest indoor duty-free mall.
The Coffee & Spice Shop sells Blue Mountain coffee beans packaged in burlap pouches. You can also get small tins of jerk seasoning and bottles of banana ketchup, Busha Browne's pepper sherry (for soups and bloody marys) as well as Scotch Bonnet sauce and other fiery dips.
Best buys: The Blue Mountain liquor store carries a wide range of products specific to the island. Appleton Extra 12 Year Old rum (US$24 for one litre) and Rum-Bar Premium White Overproof (US$7 for 750 ml) are good buys. Even better, because of its rarity on the northern mainland is a bottle of pimento liqueur by Wray & Nephew (US$10). It is woodsy and tastes like a new warming holiday tradition. For your convenience, the store staff bundle up your bottles in sturdy carry-on boxes.
Evita's (Italian, $$-$$$)
Evita's has something for everyone. It is popular with locals, families and couples, thanks to its gorgeous hillside view and scrumptious food at good value. The owner and namesake has been dishing up no-frills "Jam-Italian" cuisine since 1989. Guests are treated to Jamaican twists such as the Reggae-Toni, a pasta fusion of sauteed chicken and mushrooms in a curry cream sauce, topped with walnuts and raisins.
Evita, or Eva as the locals call her, cherishes all of her customers, which have included British royalty, Jamaican royalty ("Mama" Marley and Chris Blackwell) as well as Rolling Stone Keith Richards. No matter how busy it gets here, the host greets everyone at their table to describe her "dishes with a smile."
Start off with antipasti. The grilled jumbo shrimp cocktail is excellent. It's served in a martini glass with a refreshing salsa and giant lemon wedge. Mains include jerk spaghetti, lasagna Rastafari (vegetarian), rack of lamb and grilled lobster. Dessert also has "something familiar with a little adventure," as Evita will tell you in her sweet Venetian accent.
Her rich chocolate Bobsled pie started as a homemade Valentine's dish but turned out so well that she decided to add it to the menu here. To cap off the night as the sun sets on Ocho Rios below, try a snifter of pimento liqueur.
If you have a chance, ask Evita about the comical love connection that brought her to Jamaica. She loves to tell the story. And as for why she opened a restaurant? "I kept coming to Jamaica but I couldn't find a good pasta dish," she says. Dinner reservations here are strongly recommended.
Scotchies Too (Caribbean, $$)
Your local experience isn't complete without trying this jerk stop in St. Ann's Bay. Legend has it that Scotchies got a secret recipe from the Maroons who invented jerk cooking.
The jerk chicken and pork here are cooked while you watch. The meat is placed on pimento tree trunks laid across huge grills, covered by sheets of galvanized iron roofing to capture the smoke. Dig in at picnic tables in al fresco-style thatched huts.
This casual restaurant/pub stems from the original Scotchies in Montego Bay, deriving its name from the zippy Scotch bonnet pepper. Make sure you also get some Scotchies sauce, as well as some corn fritters and an ice-cold Red Stripe to wash it down.
Also on the menu is breadfruit – a starchy island staple that tastes a bit like fresh bread.
Toscanini (Italian, $$-$$$)
This Italian restaurant is on the ground floor of a 19th-century gingerbread mansion housing the Harmony Hall Art Gallery. Dine inside at a tastefully set table decorated with potted tropical flowers. Or sit outside on the garden verandah. Start your romantic dinner with a top-notch bottle of wine. End with tiramisu.
Siblings Lella and chef Pierluigi (P.G.) Ricci have run Toscanini's since 1998 after culinary tours in Antigua, England and Italy. Their Jamaican ristorante focuses on the freshest local ingredients available. The signature dish is lobster, but chances are P.G. will be cooking up something new.
Local fishermen bring their catches to the chef, who likes to dish up rarities like marinated blue marlin. Sprinkled with dill, the delicate slices have the consistency of smoked salmon with side servings of fresh greens, bread and garlic butter.
Located east of the White River Valley, Toscanini offers complimentary transportation from your Ocho Rios hotel. Be sure to make dinner reservations.
R2 at Mystic Mountain (Eclectic, $$)
There's no mystery as to where you'll find the area's most-spectacular view of Ocho Rios. The summit at the all-ages Mystic Mountain amusement park is 213 metres above the sea. R2 makes a great dining perch for families and couples. The menu features West Indies curry, plenty of vegetarian options, classic American burgers (jerk burgers, too) and a kids menu. Caribbean dishes include jerk kabobs, conch fritters and a pimento-smoked turkey breast sandwich.
The Ruins (Caribbean, $$-$$$)
The rush of the 12.5-metre Eden Falls is your soundtrack at this popular spot for special occasions. Entrées include lobster dishes, curried goat and fried whole, deboned red snapper, flambeed with Jamaican white rum. The Chinese Dragon Fish sounds scary, but the giant grouper is tender and flavourful. If you don't want to dine al fresco by the falls, the restaurant has tables indoors on the second floor.
The Terrace at Jamaica Inn (Caribbean, $$$-$$$$)
If you want upscale dining suited for grown-ups, look no further than the romantic terrace at this renowned hotel. Since it opened in 1950, Jamaica Inn has hosted world-famous guests such as Queen Elizabeth, Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe. Semi-formal wear is expected for evening cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and the six-course dinner. It often includes Jamaican pepper-pot soup, but varies with seasonal catches like lobster. Have an aperitif at the wood-panelled bar inside before dining on the moonlit terrace. Dinner reservations are required.
Jamaican patties at Mother's, Tastee or Juici Patty (Caribbean, $)
All three locations serve popular, budget-friendly Jamaican fare. Patties are golden half-moon pastries stuffed with an assortment of options – from spiced beef and curried chicken, to shrimp and vegetarian options. These franchises have extensive menus and are national fast-food favourites.
Mother's makes excellent fried chicken. Juici makes soups, porridges and breakfast dishes like ackee and saltfish served with dumplings, sliced yam and banana. Tastee makes sandwiches and sides like pumpkin rice and okra. Complete your authentic Jamaican meal with coconut water or a Yardy Shandy ginger beer.
Golf and spa
KiYara Ocean Spa ($$$-$$$$)
Indulge in a holistic sensory experience at Jamaica Inn's cliff-top spa. Located in Coral Bay, the colonial-style hotel is famed for its immaculately kept white balustrades and trademark periwinkle-blue villas. The spa's name, meaning "sacred place of the earth spirits," is derived from the pre-Columbian Taino language.
KiYara uses organic, hand-pressed liniments sourced from plants gathered by local farmers. Raw sugarcane, crushed Blue Mountain coffee beans and coconut, pineapple and ginger oils are all used and are wonderfully fresh.
The outdoor treatment rooms – namely the Treehouse, Ocean Pavilion and Sea Spray Hut – outshine the more clinical vibe of other spas. Pamper yourself with a two-hour rejuvenation massage, hot-stone tissue relaxation or herbal "beauty ritual." Or, opt for a couples' candlelit treatment to the sound of the waves splashing against the cliff walls. Advance reservations are highly recommended.
Windsor Mineral Spring ($)
Bravely venture to Windsor Mineral Spring near Runaway Bay via the ragged road that leads to a jungle shantytown with a somewhat informal setup. The small, natural pool gushes carbon dioxide, dissolved minerals, methane and sulphur gases. It is called "fire water" by local Rastas who spark the gases into dancing flames and its curative powers are said to treat gout, arthritis, eczema and muscle pain.
Hamid Chambers provides visitors with a soak, hot-towel massage, clay mud bath or vegetarian meal cooked over the fire water. He's a Rasta who says his 109-year-old grandmother, Granny May, discovered the spring when she was 20.
If you stick around, you'll learn even more history lessons and insights into Rasta life. This is a one-of-a-kind experience, so do pay accordingly with a minimum "donation" of US$10. Or, says Chambers, "leave it to your own conscience."
Sandals Golf and Country Club
As the only golf course in the busy cruise and resort hub of Ocho Rios, the Sandals Golf and Country Club manages to run efficiently and play quickly, even when large groups show up to tee off. To help, the 18-hole course starts groups off on four separate holes, as opposed to the more common starting positions on just the first and tenth holes.
Once on the course, the greatest test comes in the form of smaller greens, some of which are preempted by blind approach shots. The reward, however, is in the incredible condition of the course. The 6,404-yard, par 71 course has recently undergone improvements. At US$45 (plus a mandatory US$20 caddy fee), the course is a bargain for non-Sandals Resort guests. And for guests staying at any one of the six Jamaican Sandals Resorts, the deal is even sweeter – the golf is free!
For the quickest loop around the course, tee off before the cruise ship and resort shuttles begin dropping guests off at 8:30 a.m.
Breezes Runaway Bay Resort and Golf Club
West of Ocho Rios and less than 30 minutes by shuttle, the all-inclusive Breezes Runaway Bay course offers up the length so many other land-strapped Caribbean courses cannot. In fact, the original 1960 design included seven par 5s, of which five still remain on the scorecard. The other two have been redesigned into lengthy par 4s.
However, all that length doesn't necessarily translate into a more difficult course. The fairways are gentle and wide, and there are relatively few areas where errant shots can't be tracked down in the friendly rough. Healthy cedars and lush fruit trees line many fairways without impeding most shots. So swing away from the 6,870-yard-long back tees, which play longer when faced with stiff trade winds.
As part of the SuperClubs group of resorts, guests staying at any of the four Breezes Resorts play (and can take private lessons) for free. Non-resort guests pay a modest US$35 per round – plus US$16 for a caddy. And while golf cart rentals can be the most expensive component to playing Runaway Bay, this course remains extremely walkable, despite its length.
Experience the heights at Mystic Mountain (all ages)
Take the Sky Explorer chairlift over the lush forest canopy and you'll find your feet skimming the tops of almond trees. Passion fruit vines bear brilliantly coloured orbs that look like Christmas ornaments. But it's at the peak – 213 metres above sea level – where the real fun begins.
On the canopy tour, you'll glide a total span of 470 metres on five different ziplines. If you're a speed freak, take the 1,000-metre ride called Rainforest Bobsled. The solo roller coaster swoops through hairpin turns at 40 km/h in the jungle gorge. Both rides are open to kids age eight and older, but they must be at least 3'10" tall. There is also a waterslide and infinity pool overlooking Ocho Rios Bay, okay for kids big and small.
Trek into the sea on horseback (age 6 and up)
Brace your britches for the bareback swim-and-ride on retired racing and polo horses. The two-and-a-half-hour adventure at Chukka Cove starts with a short riding lesson. You'll travel past Papillon Cove, named for the classic 1973 Steve McQueen film – you may even recall the movie's dramatic ocean-cliff escape scene filmed here.
The bouncy walk suddenly gets surreal when the horses step off sandbars and start swimming in the turquoise sea.
The vision of Chukka Caribbean Adventures founder and CEO Daniel "Danny" Melville is to give animals a new lease on life. A stable of nearly 80 quarter horses ensures they get a few hours of exercise and plenty of down time as well.
Aside from the horse rides, Melville's friend Jimmy Buffet (the Margaritaville guru) sponsors Chukka's Jamaica Dogsled Team. The dogs are rescued from animal shelters and trained to "mush, mon!" Kids of all ages can help harness the pooches and watch them hit speeds of up to 48 km/h pulling bikes and buggies.
Get dirty on a dune buggy (age 6 and up)
The rainy season is the best time to go for a muddy ride in a two-seater dune buggy (drivers must be 18 years and older). Drive off-road or ride as a passenger through orchards into the mountains. The 90-minute, all-terrain ride ends in the spectacular White River Valley, where you can rinse off in the crystal-clear river.
Chukka Caribbean Adventures also offers solo ATV rides for kids age 16 and older. The four-wheelers travel through old plantation country and jungle, across riverbeds and hillocks. The 90-minute ride ends at Chukka Bay, a natural cove where guests can wash up by jumping off a 3.7-metre cliff into deep seawater.
Meet the wildlife at Dolphin Cove (all ages)
This marine park has something for the little pirate in everyone. You can also watch dolphins perform amazing acrobatics from the pier.
Wade into a shark tank to learn about, feed and hold one of the beasts. You can also snorkel with the sharks and harmless stingrays. Or just watch the hijinks of the cheeky shark trainers who ramp up the fear factor with a hilarious pirate act.
Walk the Jungle Trail for more animal encounters. Hold and feed gentle birds, like the exotic Indian ring-necked parakeet. Squeamish? Test your mettle as a Jamaican yellow boa constrictor wraps around your arm right next to a giant green iguana. Dolphin Cove also has a beach, glass-bottom kayaks and casual, kid-friendly restaurants.
Age limits vary for different wildlife encounters. Ask your hotel concierge or WestJet Vacations representative for details.
Go batty in the Green Grotto and Runaway Caves (all ages)
Put on a hard hat and disposable hairnet before entering the lair of nine species of bats. The furry flyers won't hurt you, but your heart may skip a beat when you look up to see the ceiling teeming with them. The caves have been home to many species over the years.
Legend has it the Taino Indians worshipped here and Spanish troops used it as a hideout from the British. Runaway slaves – hence its name – found freedom in the maze of dark, dank underground trenches. They used natural "talking drum" formations for coded messages. Tap the hallow limestone structures like a bongo to send your own echoing beats.
The grotto is an underground lake that's more than 15 metres across, 6 metres deep and 37 metres below sea level. The guided tour is 45 minutes, lit well and suited to young explorers.
Climb, swim and sun at Dunn's River Falls and Beach (all ages)
The benchmark for all nature trips in Jamaica is as soaked (interactive) or dry (totally safe) as you choose to make it. Climb to the top or exit at the halfway point, but always pay attention to the guides who are well-trained and know all the nooks, crannies and no-go zones.
The guides here monitor one tier where climbers can safely fall backwards into a deep pool. Another cascade forms a short, naturally smooth slide where kids can plunge into the river. Others spend time on the white sand beach or watch the waterfall shenanigans from the shade of several viewing platforms.
Climbing is at parents' discretion, but not recommended for kids under the age of seven.
Margaritaville Bar & Grill (Dance Club, $$)
Party central in Ocho Rios keeps it simple, fun and goes by Jimmy Buffet's slogan, "no shirt, no shoes, no problem." This is hands-down the most popular day or night spot for locals, resort guests and cruise-ship day trippers.
The 1,115-square-metre venue in the Island Village complex is splashed with a parrot motif. It has two bars, its own pool and gift shop, and it backs onto a public beach and volleyball court. Wednesday is club night, but things also get wild most Fridays and Saturdays.
Beer flows in torrents here, but when in Margaritaville, do as the "Parrotheads" do. You can't miss with a mango daiquiri or any of the concoctions on the boat drinks menu. Try the 5 O'Clock Somewhere, a blend of orange and pineapple juice, sour mix, a drop of grenadine and two Jamaican rums – Appleton Special and White Overproof.
Ocean's 11 (Bar, $$)
This bar and grill has a prime location on the pier. It draws daytime cruise ship sightseers and uses a sliding price scale at peak times. Upstairs, you'll find a coffee bar, art gallery and patio overlooking the sea and port depots across Ocho Rios Bay. The best setting is at the waterside tables and counters.
Beyond the usual cocktails is one named the Dunn's River Duppy ("duppy" means ghost). It's a "secret" blend of vodka, rum, gin, wine and fruit juices, and if you drink three Duppies, the fourth is free. Oddly enough, kids are welcome anytime, except on Tuesday nights (karaoke nights), which get crowded and sometimes a bit rambunctious – or in other words, fun.
Baywatch Bar & Grill (Dance Club, $$)
Located across the street from Ocean's 11 at Fisherman's Point, Baywatch gets sexy on Wednesday's Girls Rush night. Ladies get free tequila shots, while others huddle by the bar, drinking rum punch. Groovy laser lights in geometric shapes spin in sync with pulsating dancehall remixes of pop hits.
John Crow's Tavern (Bar, $$)
A long bar, beer signs, televised soccer matches and good grub at reasonable prices give this tavern a homey vibe. The food and drinks menu is varied and extensive, catering to all tastes and inclinations. A favoured Jamaican dish is slow-cooked Country Man's, a mix of oxtail, butter beans and dumplings. The All American Jerk is a 12-inch pizza with smoked pork sausage, chicken, sweet peppers and onions. Ask for a side of Walkerswood sauce.
Behind the bar is a half-fridge dedicated to Magnum Tonic Wine. The bottled Jamaican energy drink is marketed as an aphrodisiac and has 14.6 per cent alcohol, undisclosed flavours and ingredients that include iron, minerals and vitamin B6. It tastes a bit like chilled, peppery cough syrup.
All-day adventures
In the Garden Parish, be fruitful and multiply your island experience. If you're intrepid and want to explore the north shore, hire certified local transportation. Jamaica's highways – and especially byways – are challenging to navigate and so renting a car is not advisable. Better to leave driving in these parts to the experts.
Reliable drivers are mostly affiliated with the Jamaica Union of Travelers Association (JUTA). Hotels often have them stationed on property and JUTA-affiliated taxis and vans have a red licence plate and official JUTA branding. Always negotiate your price and agree on the itinerary beforehand. Expect to pay between US$140 to US$175 for a day trip. Feel free to tip accordingly.
Take a day trip west of Ocho Rios to the Runaway and Discovery Bay areas. Head to popular Puerto Seco Beach, where Columbus first landed on Jamaican shores and lunch seaside. Beach stands sell jerk, patties and Red Stripe here. On hot days, duck into the naturally cool Green Grotto Caves.
You can also grab a picnic lunch at Scotchies Too and find a spot to relax in the natural expanse of Cranbrook Flower Forest. Then head to the parish capital of St. Ann's Bay and walk in the footsteps of its most famous son, Marcus Garvey (an outspoken Black Nationalist activist). Complete the day with a sunset dinner at Evita's Jamaican-Italian restaurant in the hills above Ocho Rios Bay.
Take a day trip east of Ocho Rios to St. Mary Parish to see the breathtaking views at Sir Noel Coward's estate, Firefly. Then head to the gorgeous James Bond Beach in Oracabessa Bay (so named because part of Dr. No was filmed here, including the iconic scene in which Ursula Andress emerges from the sea) and enjoy fresh seafood for lunch at the Moonraker Bar & Grill (named after another one of local resident Ian Fleming's Bond novels).
Stop at Harmony Hall. The gallery of mostly first-edition art showcases local talent and mixed media, from watercolours and casein paints derived from milk to soda-fired stoneware. Toscanini's fine Italian restaurant is conveniently located on the ground floor.
Soak up some history at Rio Nuevo Bay and Battle Site, where the English wrested control of Jamaica from the Spanish in 1658. "I'll tell visitors the whole story, start to finish," says Dawn Duncan, chair of the Rio Nuevo Heritage Park. "The fullness of the story brings it to life."
Pilgrimage to Bob Marley's mausoleum
Pay homage to the world's most legendary reggae artist with a trip through the Dry Harbour Mountains to Nine Mile. The winding drive on narrow, cratered roads deep into the hilly countryside is best made in one of Chukka Cove's vehicles. The Zion Bus Line tour is a five-hour guided trip catering to adults and fans. The retrofitted rural-market bus is emblazoned with Rasta colours and blasts music tailor-made for travelling reggae parties.
Marley was born, raised and laid to rest in Nine Mile. Visitors can see the house where Cedella "Mama" Marley gave birth to Nesta Robert ("Bob") on February 6, 1945. The summit above it is what local Rasta disciples call Mount Zion and where both mom and son are entombed in separate mausoleums.
Mount Zion is considered sacred ground and is well protected but it's not suitable for children.
The mausoleum site is a walled compound entered through massive purple gates under Ethiopian banners of red, green and gold. Red represents the shared human essence and the Rastas' devotion to earthly gods. Many Rastafari worship the late emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia.
The quasi-spiritual experience at Nine Mile's top (and only) attraction is shaped by your entrance and exit through gift shops. But this is Jamaica's Graceland, so check any cynicism at the door. Get mellow with the Rasta vibe and stroll at your leisure into the domain of the King of Reggae.
The journey begins with a series of stairways toward Zion. A latticed veranda leads to replica versions of Marley's gold and platinum records. From a rustic amphitheatre, the lilting sound of reggae played live on an acoustic guitar sets the scene mere steps away at the Gates to Zion. Cameras and other recording devices are not allowed inside the holy place.
A steep, inlaid-stone pathway leads you past the gravesites of Marley's grandparents to a wooden cottage where Bob lived from age six to 13. Inside is "the shelter of my single bed," referred to in Marley's hit, Is This Love. Outside, you'll find the sculpted meditation stone immortalized in Talkin' Blues.
Take your shoes off before entering Marley's mausoleum, where he's buried with his guitar. A stained-glass window sheds a red-green-gold spectrum on the marble crypt draped in an Ethiopian flag. Some pilgrims leave behind photos, notes, footballs, bibles and even tiny urns with cremated remains. They rest among lit candles and a collage painting of Marley's own idol, Marcus Garvey.
The mausoleum tour is about 30 minutes in length, but you can linger at the restaurant if you wish. It serves jerk chicken and plenty of vegetarian dishes catering to even the more stringent Rasta vegetarian diets. Ingredients are sourced from the estate farm. You can also try a Reggae Shot at the bar. The mix of overproof rum, creme de menthe, creme de banana and grenadine is lit on fire and sipped through a straw.
Local feature
Jamaica's central region of St. Ann is commonly referred to as the Garden Parish for its abundant natural beauty.
The nickname has figurative meanings too, thanks to St. Ann's year-round bounty of crops and floral plant life. Of course, the parish also produced world-music legend Bob Marley and the beloved patriot Marcus Garvey.
The original Taino inhabitants called the island Xaymaca, meaning "land of wood and water." Eco-tourists love the concentration of both found in the Garden Parish.
Quench your thirst with world-class water
Ocho Rios derives from the British mangle of the original place name Las Chorreras, Spanish for "gushing" water. Countless rivers and tributaries flow north to south from high hills running parallel to the coast. Safe drinking water is a remarkable bonus for visitors to Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay. In fact, Jamaica's potable tap water is ranked among the world's best.
A wealth of mineral springs bubble through the porous limestone that covers the island. Flammable methane and sulphur gases provide a reason why the Windsor mineral spring near Runaway Bay is called Fire Water. Scientists discovered calcium, magnesium and 20 more human-friendly components here. The lukewarm brine is charged with millions of carbon-dioxide bubbles and contains the most dissolved minerals of any known spring in Jamaica – and even more than the world-famous Vichy Baths in France.
Try local market produce and pimento jerk
Roadside stands and farmers markets throughout the parish brim with fresh crops. They sell locally sourced produce like yams and fruit such as lychee, bananas, coconuts and citrus. Numerous varieties of mango, lemon, grapefruit and orange trees also flourish here. Pineapples are widely available and nationally recognized on the Jamaican coat of arms.
The national passion for jerk barbecue owes much to the pimento tree. The indigenous tree yields aromatic leaves and berries, otherwise known as allspice. Pimento is often confused with store-bought "allspice" mixes of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and pepper – all hallmarks of Jamaica's one-stop flavour source. The fruit, both dried and ground, makes standard jerk seasoning. Delicious liqueurs are made from fresh berries soaked in Jamaican rum.
See the peaks and valleys of Cockpit Country
Agriculture is the mainstay for country folk in rural St. Ann. A trip to Bob Marley's mausoleum in Nine Mile takes visitors past many cattle ranches. Banana, cabbage, corn and root vegetable farms are also sprinkled throughout the Dry Harbour Mountains. The terrain of dramatic peaks and valleys is nicknamed "cockpit country," referring to the pointy comb on a rooster's head.
The geography, including soluble limestone eroded into basins and sinkholes, conceals numerous caves – but at least one is easily accessible. The Green Grotto Caves near Runaway Bay contain slippery-smooth limestone formations outdone only by the region's most popular attraction, Dunn's River Falls and Beach.
The famous Dunn's River Falls and White River in Ocho Rios
If the most authentic spa experience is a natural one, look no further than the spectacular 180-metre cascade at Dunn's River Falls. Experienced climbers revel in the freedom of finding their own handholds and footholds in various limestone formations. The Falls' cooling mineral springs, clean air, tropical beauty and tactile sensations seem to hold powers to invigorate and rejuvenate.
Another incredible natural experience is river tubing through the White River Valley. The divide between the parishes of St. Ann and its eastern neighbour St. Mary is a mix of pastures, dense jungle vegetation and crystal-clear waters.
This relaxing tubing safari includes swimming in the azure water. As you float under a canopy of palms, ferns and bamboo shoots that grow up to 31 metres, keep your eyes peeled for kingfishers and "doctor" birds. The "doctor" hummingbirds have iridescent green plumage and black tail feathers resembling medical pincers. River fish called mullet and crayfish the size of lobsters live in the depths of the river and may give pause to anyone brave (or crazy) enough to enter without shoes.
Stroll through beautiful parks and botanical gardens
There are few places that better demonstrate what the Garden Parish is all about than the parks and gardens dedicated to nature. Cranbrook Flower Forest is a 50-hectare outdoor getaway brimming with begonias, philodendrons and more than 500 varieties of ferns. The roadway in a river valley known as Fern Gully is shaded by a stretch of ferns almost 5 km long. It is so lush and dense that headlights are a daytime requirement.
The 50-year-old Shaw Park Botanical Gardens feature a dazzling waterfall and greenery filled with orchids. Vivid heliconia flowers include the appropriately named Lobster Claw red variety. Your attention is then drawn skyward to the 31-metre tall Indian banyan tree. Hundreds of golden silk orb-weavers impress here with their tropical engineering. Commonly called banana spiders, they spin webs as big as fishing nets!
Nearby, Coyaba River Garden is notable for its regal columns of giant palm trees. Coyaba comes from the pre-Columbian Taino peoples' word for heaven. After a visit to St. Ann, you'll appreciate why most people proudly call it the Garden Parish.
Calendar of events
Bob Marley Week (February)
Weeklong island-wide events around Marley's February 6 birthday include concerts, live DJ nights and symposiums. Parties are held at Marley's birthplace in Nine Mile and at James Bond Beach in Oracabessa.
Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival (February)
The mountain-biking exhibition takes place in and around Ocho Rios. It features rural trail rides, single-track daredevilry, breadfruit roasts on the beach and party vibes summed up in the motto, "two wheels, one love." It kicks off annually at festival headquarters at John Crow's Tavern.
Carnival (Ash Wednesday to Easter)
In Ocho Rios, mini-festivals are held in resort areas. Carnival peaks in St. Ann Parish from Holy Thursday and Good Friday through Easter Monday with mostly family-oriented activities like evening fish frys on the beach.
Jamaica Kite Festival (April)
This popular family day at Drax Hall Point in St. Ann's Bay showcases colourful homemade kites flying hundreds of feet in the air. The largest kites are constructed using bamboo and recycled plastic bags. They're big enough to stand in and require ropes to control.
National Senior Cup (May to July)
The cricket tourney is played in all parishes on weekends. The classy national sport has two-inning day matches and test matches lasting up to five days.
Labour Day (May 23)
The national day of community involvement honours the May 23, 1938 labour rebellion that started Jamaica on the road to independence. The public holiday is celebrated in the camaraderie of volunteers working on community projects such as school maintenance.
Ocho Rios International Jazz Festival (June)
Jamaica's original jazz festival started in Ocho Rios but has grown into a weeklong, island-wide event that draws top performers. Shows in Ochi (many free) take place in amphitheatres and hotels. Check local listings in the Jamaica Tourist handout, or pick up the Daily Gleaner or Star at newsstands to learn more.
Emancipation and Independence Week (August)
This is a festive, happy time to be in Jamaica. National culinary and performing arts competitions take place in each parish. Celebrations start in July to commemorate the people's emancipation from slavery on August 1, 1834, and the country's independence within the Commonwealth on August 6, 1962.
National Heroes Day (the third Monday in October)
Church services and primary school kids dressed in holiday attire honour Jamaica's seven national heroes: Nanny of the Maroons, Sam Sharpe, Paul Bogle, George William Gordon, Marcus Garvey, Alexander Bustamente and Norman Manley on this important day.


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The New Statesman and the Baltimore Sun paint a very grim picture of the city of Bethlehem a few weeks before Christmas. According to the Sun:
A once-bustling neighborhood has become a ghost town. Shops are shuttered or empty, and the streets are deserted. A sign carries the name of an abandoned restaurant. "Memories," it says. Another sign near an empty shell says, "Border Cafeteria."
Typical of the The Statesman's claims is the following:
The flicker of optimism has been dampened by the completion of the barrier around Bethlehem and the installation of the gate, which has given a sense of permanence to the isolation and the economy's free fall. The crossing is daunting even for tourists who are searched on their coaches as they enter Bethlehem.
According to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, each one of these points is factually incorrect:
- There is no barrier (completely encircling) Bethlehem. There is only a fence where the Bethlehem area interfaces with Jerusalem and close to the 1949 armistice line. Only a very small segment of the fence is a concrete wall preventing terrorists from shooting at motorists.
- The economy has actually improved significantly. While 110,000 tourists visited the city during 2004, more than 218,000 have already visited Bethlehem during 2005 – an increase of around 100%. There have been corresponding increases in Bethlehem's main industries: Textiles 50%, Stone and marble export 40%, commercial transportation 20%. These increases have brought millions of dollars into the local economy.
- The IDF has decided to take a "calculated risk" to make access easier for tourists. According to IDF Lt. Col. Aviv Feigel in the Jerusalem Post, "The military will try to speed the process by not checking every tourist bus, but conducting spot checks of random buses instead."
Israel is taking these steps despite the fact that "Half of the Israeli terror fatalities in 2004 came from attackers who entered Jerusalem from Bethlehem."
The New Statesman also raps Israel for pushing Christians out of Bethlehem. But as FrontPage magazine points out, it is actually the Palestinians who have been forcing the city's Christian residents to leave.
The Vatican, in a rare diplomatic move, called publicly on the Israelis to intervene in Bethlehem on behalf of its severely receding Christian population. Now totaling less than 12% of Bethlehem's population, Christians, who have been the targets of continual PA violence, might leave entirely. The result will be that in the place where Jesus was born there will no longer be a Christian community.
And just this week, Palestinian gunmen disrupted Christmas preparations in Bethlehem taking over the municipality building across from the Church of Nativity (See Associated Press). For a detailed report on Muslim violence against Christians that is largely ignored by the media, click here. Despite the Palestinian efforts to push out Christian residents, this holiday season will see thousands of pilgrims celebrating Christmas in Bethlehem. The New Statesmen and Baltimore Sun should cover the facts and not rely on Palestinian propaganda.
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Twenty-two Honest Reporting Mission participants recently spent a week in Israel where they engaged in high level meetings with leading figures from politics, the military, and the media. The goal of the mission was to teach some of our subscribers how to be the most effective advocates for Israel and to correct anti-Israel media bias. According to the participants, the goals were accomplished.
"Before the mission, my blood would boil when I listened to people quote the BBC and NPR about the Arab/Israeli conflict. Now I have the information I need to respond." (Ronnie P., Philadelphia)
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The mission traveled from the Golan in the North to Gush Etzion, south of Jerusalem. In Jerusalem, the mission was based in first class accommodations where the participants met with many journalists and analysts. Seminar topics included: The personal and political aftermath of disengagement, a review of the Palestinian media, how to respond to anti-Israel bias, Israel's new security challenges, and the government's efforts to improve Israel's image in the media.
Honest Reporting hosts two missions a year. Our next mission is scheduled for May 16 through May 22, 2006. For more info, keep an eye on our homepage. We will be posting a detailed link with mission information within the next few weeks. A future communiqué will include more details as well as registration information. Since the missions always fill up quickly, be sure to register early. You can e-mail our mission coordinator at any time:Honest Reporting Missions
Following HonestReporting's critique of Justin Keating's article, The Dubliner's editor has issued his response, challenging us to publish it. So we have. Out of the some 2000 received, the magazine prints a paltry two letters in response to the original article and, instead of allowing a credible opinion writer to address Keating's diatribe, the Dubliner's editor gives Keating himself the chance to respond.
At least someone liked Keating's article judging by its appearance on the white supremacist neo-Nazi website of the National Vanguard organization. Keating and The Dubliner should be proud.
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The Semitics/ICOR Library was established to support the teaching and research activities of the Department of Semitic & Egyptian Languages & Literatures and its Institute of Christian Oriental Research (ICOR). The library holdings reflect the twofold interests of the department: the languages and thought of the Bible and the Ancient Near East; and the languages, literatures, and history of the Christian Near East.
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I agree with you, kind of.
I don't think it is the fear of the military, per se. I think it is the fear of the Government ordering the military to do things unthinkable to American citizens. Every two-bit country that has a coup the people doing the coup-ing are the military on orders from Generals or politicians. So that fear of "It could happen here..." sorta' maybe seeps in except we aren't a two-bit country.
Again, I think it should be watched closely but as outlined, I think it is a good idea from an Emergency Management perspective.
How's the duck hunting?
Shoot Them In The Bill Regards,
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Family: Sciuridae, Squirrels view all from this family
Description A small gray squirrel with a bushy tail edged in white. Belly is whitish. Gray back may have a red-brown tinge. Black-morph individuals and albinos can be quite common in some areas.
Dimensions 38-52cm, 15-24cm, 338-750g
Similar Species Tail is typically browner than the Western Gray Squirrel, lacking any silvery tint
Breeding Breeding begins in January-February and a 40-day gestation period results in 1-6 blind, hairless young being born in February and March. Makes leaf nests the size of bushel-baskets.
Habitat Forests & woodlands, Cities, suburbs & towns
Range Plains, Great Lakes, New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Florida, Texas, California, Northwest, Eastern Canada
Discussion Feed on acorns, other nuts, flowers, seeds, buds, bark, and fungi. Abundant, diurnal, and considered game animals in many states. The most commonly seen mammal in the eastern United States. Introduced in many western cities. Favors hardwood or mixed forests, including residential areas.


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Topics: "State Budget Update" & "Educators Cruise for Science"
Description: Details are still being hammered out in an apparent deal to end a state shutdown, and put Minnesota State employees back to work. Republican legislative leaders and Democratic Governor Mark Dayton announced the settlement late Thursday, with a Special Session to be called sometime next week.
And 15 educators will join research scientists on the EPA research vessel "Lake Guardian". The week-long onboard workshop will allow the teachers to participate in real science, and bring their experience back to the classroom.
Guests: Rep. Carolyn McElfatrick, R-Deer River; Joel Hoffman, EPA Research Biologist; Cindy Hagley, Minnesota Sea Grant; Dave Johnson, Marshall School Science Teacher


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Originally Posted by Adam Schefter
I just saw that too, but on the NBC broadcast.
Cold and dark in New England.
**** this. i wanted to watch the packers viking game at 4. o well
Does cbs and fox, both have double headers, in the last week?
Nice. I love when we have 4:00 starts.
The Pats will be very motivated and fired up after playing like **** vs. Jacksonville.
The Pats are still the best team in the AFC and will want to put things in order for their last game at home.
Let's see how determined the Fins can be to fight back against them. I say let throw the kitchen sink at them.


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James Nelson
James A. Nelson 86, of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday Jan. 27, 2013 at U.W. Hospital in Madison.
Jim was born on Oct. 4, 1926 in Pasadena, CA the son of Harold and Stella (Hoover) Nelson. He served his country in WWII with the US. Marine Corps. He married Clara Clark in 1947 and later married Karen Fox in 1979. He worked as an electrician at Perry Printing in Waterloo for many years. He was a Member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Waterloo. He greatly enjoyed building & repairing many things, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, wood cutting, & spending time with his family.
Survivors include: wife Karen Fox-Nelson of Waterloo; sons Clark (Sara) of Green Bay, Timothy (Mary) of Waterloo and Jeremy (Sarah) of Waterloo; daughters Colleen (Jack) Erdmann of Sun Prairie and Debra Nelson of Oxford; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sisters Gayle Prusynski of Wisconsin Rapids and Donna (Buzz) Winch of Junction City; brothers Gary of Wisconsin Rapids, David (Flavianna) of Jacksonville, FL, Richard (Joanne) of Encinitas, CA and John of Greenwood, SC; daughter-in-law Bonnie Nelson of Appleton; also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Kenneth and brother Robert.
Memorials to the Waterloo Fire and EMS Supporters, Inc. would be appreciated.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 1st at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waterloo, WI with the Rev. Rob Kosky presiding. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 31st from 5-7 PM at the Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home in Waterloo, WI and on Friday, February 1st; 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Waterloo with full military honors.
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Pitino Whacks Izzo, Cardinals Advance to Elite Eight
Posted on 22 Mar 2012 by John Buffone.
When Rick Pitino and Tom Izzo meet, the matchup sounds more like an Italian turf war rather than a basketball game. Well on Thursday night, Louisville's red mob whacked East Lansing's gang green by a score of 57-44 to advance to the Elite 8. Louisville's win improved Pitino's Sweet 16 record to an impressive 10-0 in his career. Louisville's win on Thursday night improved Rick Pitin...


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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 is the official launch of the BIXI bike share system in Toronto. Based on my experience in Montreal last summer and from conversations with friends it seems as though there is and will be some initial confusion with how to use the BIXI system.
The BIXI web site has step-by-step instructions for non-subscription based usage. These instructions will also appear on the payment terminal at all BIXI stations.
The majority of BIXI users will only ever pay the base user fees and not accrue extra charges. Here are a few points to remember so you only pay the base access fees and aren't charged extra when using BIXI Toronto:
1) Your access fees grant you an unlimited number of trips using any BIXI bike at any BIXI station. However, each trip must be completed in under 30 mins or you are charged additional fees that escalate the longer you keep the bike.
2) When planning travel by BIXI use the station location map to plan both your route and to determine your destination. Remember, your BIXI trip is from station to station. Unlike car sharing where you rent and return a vehicle to the same location, with BIXI you return the bikes to ANY STATION.
3) When you purchase 24 or 72 hour access your credit card is your access key. You need a new access code to release a BIXI bike from its dock for every trip. To get another code, repeat the same steps you took when purchasing access, your credit card will not be charged again and this is the only way to get another code to release a BIXI bike.
4) One credit card can give you access to two BIXI bikes at a time. To release two BIXI bikes from one station you need two access codes. Codes are only printed individually so you need to repeat the access code process twice.
5) The close proximity of all BIXI stations means that when you stop riding you should return the bike to a station. You may be tempted to stop and run quick errands without returning the bike to a station. Doing this could result in the BIXI bike being stolen if left unattended or you may exceed your 30 minute usage time.
6) If the BIXI station you intended to end your trip at has no empty docks you can use your credit or access key to add an additional 15 minutes to your usage time. This only works when there are no vacant docks at a BIXI station.
7) Many of Toronto's BIXI locations are located on sidewalks and in parks. BIXI bikes are vehicles and you can be ticketed for riding on sidewalks just like any other vehicle would be. Walk your BIXI to the nearest street to start your journey and obey traffic laws. A fine by Toronto Police Services could make your BIXI rental much more expensive.
For more answers to any BIXI-relation question visit the BIXI Toronto FAQ
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By Teresa Rivas
Idenix Pharmaceuticals (IDIX) was falling nearly 30% in morning trading, on news that it put planned clinical trials for one of its experimental hepatitis C drugs on hold.
The move comes as the Food & Drug Administration late yesterday requested additional safety data on the drug, IDX20963, before the trials can begin. The FDA has to deem Idenix's response satisfactory before the company can resume testing.
The news is spooking investors, as the treatment is widely seen as the most promising drug in Idenix's pipeline, and the delay could mean that competition receives approval first.
The stock attracted a flurry of downgrades on the postponement, with Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan cutting it to Hold while Robert W. Baird and JMP Securities lowered their rates to Sell.


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Charlotte A. Manning
MCFARLAND – Charlotte A. Manning, age 91 of McFarland, died on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012
She was born on January 14, 1921. Over the years she lived in Rhinelander, Madison, Montello, Stoughton and Harmony of McFarland. Most of Charlotte's life was about being a mother, enjoying holidays and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Eva Peterson; sister, Shirley Fannin; husband, James Manning; daughter, Sandra Vesterdahl; and sons, Pat and Tim Manning.
Charlotte is survived by a son, Mike (Peggy) Manning and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held. We would like to give thanks to Care Wisconsin, HospiceCare and especially to Harmony of McFarland.


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Why do all givaways now involve following people on either Twitter or FaceBook?
I discourage people from following me and don't follow anyone I don't need too.
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How can we get our Cydia number when there is no jailbreak for the 4S, which is also the only device that has Siri so I don't understand how we can even enter... Anything ??? Please let me know. Thanks.
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Theater of the Absurd
Is there a Happy Ending to the Tragedy (of the Commons)?
A representation of the world's surreal, and as yet, unsolved unsolved dilemmas surrounding water security, water governance and water cooperation.
A four-act play presented during the World Water Week in Stockholm on trusting each other, sharing commons, and ultimately deciding if we are capable of perpetuating our evolution and development without endangering the planet and its resources.
The video record of the play is now available and an exclusive toolkit will be launched by December 2013 as a contribution to the International Year of Water Cooperation.
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So I was looking at Apple TV and realized that this is the perfect living room audio jukebox, with auto syncing to iTunes (unlike Squeezebox which only streams). But it only outputs via HDMI or component video, and my tv is way too old for that. Anyone have ideas on how to CHEAPLY convert component to S-Video or composite? I don't really care about video quality, I just want to see the menus to select music.
So I am on a lot of conference calls. Like 3-4 per day. And I often take these calls from a mobile phone (Treo) with a bluetooth headset. (Current one is from Plantronics, nothing fancy.)
Is there a headset that someone has built that is specifically optimized for conference calls? By which I mean, one with a one button or one motion mute? With the treo I have to use an on screen button to mute, which is a big pain when walking or driving. (Of course the headset has some weird option involving holding down a button or something, but that does not work if I can't look at it.)
Any ideas?
Now we just need some friendlies against stronger teams outside CONCACAF (as do the Tricolores), so we don't suck again in 2010.
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The resistance of a ballistic conductor and concepts such as the quantum contact resistance are introduced and discussed. The results are then generalized to treat transport all the way from the ballistic to diffusive regimes. We will show how to treat bulk conductors (electrons free to move in 3D) and will also discuss 2D conductors (electrons free to move in a plane) and 1D conductors (electrons free to move along a wire).
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Brian Hartline or Michael Crabtree?
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Brian Hartline or Michael Crabtree?
That being said though, Hartline does have to face the Rams 12th ranked passing defence, whereas Crabtree has to face the Giants 21st ranked passing defence. Then again, the Fins have the 18th best passing offence, compared to the 49ers who rank at 27th. Both the 49ers and Fins like to rush the ball, and tend to restrict the passing game; however, the 49ers did have an excellent passing game last week and that might influence them this week against the Giants.
I guess it depends on what receivers you have in your team. If this guy is going to be your third receiver, then Hartline so far this year has produced at the very least 5 points, whereas Crabtree has produced less than that in two separate weeks. If it is that type of choice I'd go with Hartline because I think he will get more points this week, because Crabtree has been very hit and miss and I regret to say that he is actually my starting receiver in my other team. But that one I struggle at receiver having the choice of Crabtree, Andre Roberts, Malcolm Floyd, Donnie Avery, Donald Jones, and Kevin Olgtree...
For me, Hartline.
They are both pretty unreliable. If I had to pick I'd say Hartline....Crabtree can vanish for weeks and then hit big....he is getting better though
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Original post made by frank, Pleasanton Heights, on Apr 5, 2009
One web page worth of posts at this particular time consisted of 26 subjects, of which the astounding number of 11 posts (nearly 44%) were parcel tax subjects that subsequently became limited to registered users. In the 11 posts there were 67 comments total. This averages very closely to 6 comments per posted subject. This number is incredibly low given the subject is "hot" in Pleasanton. Can one assume that the policy is essentially throttling down discussion on any one subject within the broader issue of the parcel tax?
The fact that posters are starting an unusual number of new subjects is a direct result of the policy, which tends to shut down discussion on the former subjects, as evidenced by the very low number of comments. I did not enumerate it, but it struck me that most of the new threads are initiated by NO PARCEL TAX advocates who have bothered to register. These advocates of NO tend to be the same vocal ones. In each thread a few YES PARCEL TAX supporters weigh in, again those who have bothered to register. It appeared to me that none of the newly initiated subjects were initiated by YES PARCEL TAX supporters. Furthermore, the vast number of us unregistered readers are SHUT OUT!
So, it seems the PW is waging a war against mostly those who are against the parcel tax, and implicitly saying they are uncivil.
The PW has two more months to go with this policy, and it will only get worse for them, not better. They can't win on this. Either everyone registers, or no one does!
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a resident of Amador Valley High School
on Apr 5, 2009 at 6:16 pm
I for one am glad to see that the Pleasanton Weekly is finally starting to establish standards and expectations with their blogs. For far too long this thing has just been a faceless, factless, careless free-for-all. PW - you must stand for something or you stand alone. Keep monitoring and holding posters accountable.
a resident of Pleasanton Heights
on Apr 5, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Therefore, Standards will now rush to register so he/she is not accused of being a hypocrite after writing "its" post as an anonymous entity. After all, "it", Standards that is, is standing for something.
a resident of Amador Valley High School
on Apr 5, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Thank you Frank - it only took you seven minutes to prove my point. I will, however, unlike you, refrain from name calling. If restricted, I have no objection.
a resident of Pleasanton Heights
on Apr 5, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Oh, so sensitive. Where's the name-calling in my post? Are you a hypocrite? And are you going to register? Don't like being caught in the hypocrisy, do you!
a resident of Birdland
on Apr 5, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Um, I believe accusing someone of being a hypocrite could be considered my many people as name-calling Frank.
If you have something to say that's worthwhile, why not put your real name to it.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Apr 5, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Stacey is a registered user.
Getting accused of name-calling when not really calling anyone a name is very normal for this site. It reminds me of someone believing Jennifer Cohn called another poster a "drunk troll" when, in fact, she didn't. No amount of registration is going to solve poor reading comprehension.
a resident of Vintage Hills Elementary School
on Apr 5, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Kathleen is a registered user.
The other hypocrisy is if you register, you can give a fake name and address and an alias email. I prefer it being open to all, use the objectionable content button, call each other out on bad behavior.
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Apr 6, 2009 at 4:07 pm
LCG is a registered user.
In no way are you or any other community member (for or against the parcel tax) "SHUT OUT" of these boards. You have the same ability as anyone to register. It is a choice, pure and simple. I believe that
pro-parcel tax postings have decreased because many of the pro-parcel tax crowd have found a new outlet for their opinions. The Yes on Measure G campaign is in full swing and many in the community are rallying behind it as a positive and constructive way to get the information out to a much broader audience than these boards. In the early months of this year, when this community was just beginning to learn of the budget issues and its implications for our children's education, the PW boards were one of the only public forums to discuss it. There were a lot of questions and concerns to be addressed. But frankly, so many community members have found these blogs to be full of name calling, comments meant primarily to "stir the pot" and plenty of incorrect information from both sides of the issue that they gave up in frustration. Many of the people I know don't even read these boards anymore because it was just too frustrating. And realistically, we need to get accurate information out to community members who do not know the issue. Posting on this board does more to satisfy our inner need to be heard and right than it does to truly get information out there, because my guess is that most of the PW board readers have already made their decision, our postings have little influence.
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Harveys sauce
I bought a bottle of Harveys sauce because i'm a sucker for an interesting bottle/jar but it's left me scratching my head as to what to do with it... Is it only for marinading ? I've tried google-ing it but it only comes up with recipes to make it !
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Mrs Beetons Mock Turtle seems to call for a little Harvey's sauce:
173. INGREDIENTS.�A knuckle of veal weighing 5 or 6 lbs., 2 cow-heels, 2 large onions stuck with cloves, 1 bunch of sweet herbs, 3 blades of mace, salt to taste, 12 peppercorns, 1 glass of sherry, 24 force-meat balls, a little lemon-juice, 4 quarts of water. Mode.�Put all the ingredients, except the force-meat balls and lemon-juice, in an earthen jar, and stew for 6 hours. Do not open it till cold. When wanted for use, skim off all the fat, and strain carefully; place it on the fire, cut up the meat into inch-and-a-half squares, put it, with the force-meat balls and lemon-juice, into the soup, and serve. It can be flavoured with a tablespoonful of anchovy, or Harvey's sauce. Time.�6 hours. Average cost,1s. 4d. per quart. Seasonable in winter. Sufficient for 10 persons.
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In answer to the query re Harveys Sauce. It is used in Constance Spry cookbook for Devil Sauce. page 727.
I did try to obtain a bottle from Fortnums who used to sell it but unfortunately no more.. If you need the recipe let me know
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Never heard of it - got this off google
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There s nothing more darkly satisfying than time spent in the Hollows New York Times bestseller Kim Harrison s alternate urban fantasy Cincinnati where vampires, pixies, and werewolves roam free. Harrison takes us back in A Perfect Blood, as former bounty hunter witch-turned-reluctant daywalking demon Rachel Morgan investigates a series of ritual murders, only to discover to her horror that whomever or whatever is responsible is actually seeking her blood. Rachel s sexy, supernatural adventures have consistently landed atop bestseller lists from coast-to-coast, and A Perfect Blood is no exception another supremely satisfying excursion to a deliciously eerie fantasy realm that s certain to delight Kim Harrison s voracious army of fans not to mention Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, Jim Butcher, Kelley Armstrong, Patricia Briggs, and Stephanie Meyers aficionados, and any reader who craves a walk on the wild, dark side."
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