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SEATTLE, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Animal control officers in Washington state seized 39 emaciated and sickly horses on Wednesday from inhumane conditions in dark stalls filled with feces on a breeding farm outside of Tacoma, authorities said.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents discovered the malnourished animals, many injured and some standing in more than a foot of waste, while serving drug-related warrants on Tuesday at the 99-acre (40-hectare) property in Graham, Washington, Pierce County Animal Control supervisor Brian Boman told Reuters.
Animal control officers and sheriff's deputies from Pierce and Kitsap counties returned to the ranch a day later to seize the animals and found many were highly skittish because they had been "stall-bound" in three dark barns, Boman said.
"It was like a puppy mill, only with horses," Boman told Reuters. "The conditions are terrible. There's no telling how long it's been since they've seen daylight."
Authorities spent more than nine hours rounding up the horses, which included Arabians, Belgian Draft horses and Clydesdales, to take them to nearby fairgrounds for veterinary examinations. None were race horses.
Some likely would be euthanized, Boman said.
A Pierce County Sheriff's Office news release, describing the roundup as the largest horse seizure the county had ever undertaken, cited the horses' living conditions as deplorable.
"Most of the horses were in barns that had large amounts of urine and feces in the stalls," the release said. "Some of the barns had no lighting or ventilation and the smell of ammonia was very strong."
Because federal and county criminal investigations are ongoing, federal authorities would not immediately release the name of the farm's owner, said Emily Langlie, spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Seattle.
(Editing By Cynthia Johnston and Eric Beech)
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Highlights: Experience the regal lifestyle by staying in heritage homes and rural palaces, explore stunning forts and intriguing local markets, discover rural Indian culture in hamlets and villages, walk through Delhi's backstreets with a young adult guide taking part in a program to help get kids off the street
Essential India (AHEH)
From the intricate saris of Rajasthan to the beautiful symmetry of the Taj Mahal, this compact journey is a photographer's delight and the perfect introduction to India. You'll walk along the ghats on the River Ganges to encounter the spiritual heart of Hinduism in Varanasi and get off the beaten path exploring carved stepwells and quaint temples in rural villages. With the perfect combination of included activities and free time to explore the nation's rich heritage, you're sure to be caught up in India's incredible tapestry of life.
Highlights: Explore India's vibrant cities, discover ancient forts and temples, revel in the beauty of Agra's Taj Mahal, witness the erotic sculptures of Khajuraho and Orchha, sail the Ganges in venerable Varanasi
Uncover India—Delhi to Goa (AHUH)
For travellers on a budget who are after an experience full of the very best India has to offer, this tour showcases man-made wonders and natural marvels without missing its most famous cities and sights. From the shining marble of the Taj Mahal and the sparkling shores of Goa to Rajasthan's colourful forts and temples, connect with the culture and spirit of this incredible land. Our expert CEOs will take the hassle out of planning but leave you free to choose sites that really shine—so you can encounter India.
Highlights: Enjoy a fast-paced adventure, experience the Taj Mahal, uncover bustling cities, capture colourful Rajasthan in the viewfinder, relax on quiet beaches in Goa.
Best of Southern India (AHBS)
From steamy Kerala backwaters and spice plantations to incredible temples and searching for tigers in the wild, have your camera ready as you experience the highlights of Southern India. This 2-week adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time to explore on your own. Travelling by train, bus, rickshaw, bicycle and country boats will bring you closer to the locals and is a fascinating way to gain insight into the peaceful backwaters of Kerala and stunning temples of Tamilnadu.
Highlights: Relax in peaceful backwaters, spot wildlife in beautiful parks, uncover ancient temples, explore tea and spice plantations, take a rickshaw ride through the streets of Madurai
Rajasthan Cycling (AHDA)
Legendary landmarks, secluded villages, every colour you can imagine (and then some) – Rajasthan is a place best viewed up-close. A great opportunity for active travellers to mix some exercise with their exploring, this 15-day journey across northwestern India will work out your shutter-finger as much as your calves. After soaking up the sights in bustling Delhi, you'll bike to remote communities near scenic Jhadol, visit the famed "Pink City" of Jaipur, spot tigers in Ranthambore and, of course, get some face time with the Taj Mahal. Make your next adventure pedal-powered.
Highlights: Cover the incredible landscape of Rajasthan on two wheels, search for tigers in Ranthambore National Park, cycle through remote villages, enjoy the rich and varied history of Northern India
Delhi to Kathmandu Adventure (AHDK)
If you're looking to experience the diversity of India and Nepal, this 15-day trip contrasts the colourful culture of India with the pristine serenity of Nepal's Himalayan mountains. From the ghats that line the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi to a jeep safari in Chitwan National Park, our expert CEOs will take you through a region of unsurpassed natural beauty and spirituality before revealing to you the rugged Himalayan landscape of Nepal's magical capital, Kathmandu.
Highlights: Explore the vibrant streets of Agra, uncover bustling Delhi and beautiful Jaipur, enjoy a sunset cruise on the River Ganges, travel by jeep safari in Chitwan National Park, experience Nepal's mountain views
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India is less a place to see than a place to do and this fast-paced 15-day tour ensures you live every moment to the fullest. With other youthful travellers, you'll sail the Ganges, have the opportunity to take a jeep safari in Chitwan National Park and breathe deeply in the Himalayas of Nepal. It's a mix of classics like the Taj Majal, and backpacker faves like Pushkar wrapped up in a riot of colour. And we do the planning but leave the choice of excursions up to you. Don't explore South Asia—live it.
Highlights: Explore the vibrant streets of urban India, sail down the Ganges, get a glimpse of a traditional life in tiny villages, experience a jeep safari in Chitwan National Park, marvel at Nepal's mountain views.
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There's no place on Earth as colourful as India. Don't believe us? Come see for yourself! Your family will witness the full spectrum over these 11 busy days, from the Jama Masjid's red sandstone, Jaipur's pink-tinged architecture, Ranthambore National Park's lush green hills (and its orange-striped main attraction: tigers!), the blazing white majesty of the Taj, and a dazzling flurry of silks in every market. Adventure is an art, and India has the boldest palette around.
Highlights: Sample the colours and flavours of Udaipur, spot tigers in Ranthambore National Park, play cricket with local kids in a remote village, marvel at the world's most famous building - the Taj Mahal
Highlights of India (AHNS)
North India or South? Do both! This 2-week tour combines the riot of Rajasthan's colours with the calming greens of Kerala. You'll have time to immerse yourself in regional traditions in the North and spend a night at a heritage village hotel, and time to unwind in the south—just imagine cruising the backwaters on a houseboat. Throw in the Taj Mahal, the 'Pink City' of Jaipur and Delhi's rich architecture and you're left with one spicy curry of an adventure—many flavours with big impact.
Highlights: Spend a night in a heritage village home, delve into ancient history and thriving modern culture, explore grand forts and palaces in Rajasthan, marvel at the Taj Mahal at sunrise, learn the true meaning of relaxation aboard a houseboat on Kerala's backwaters, discover a newfound obsession with South Indian cuisine
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Travelling through Rajasthan is like walking through a kaleidoscope. Everywhere you look, colours dance before your eyes—from saris drying on riverbeds to the sunsets of Udaipur, from the spice market in Jodhpur to the white marble of the Taj Mahal. Uncover the secrets of romantic Rajasthan on this 15-day tour of the colourful Indian state. Marvel at the rampart views from Jodphur's Meherangarh Fort and then soak in the relaxed atmosphere of Udaipur. Your expert CEO will take care of the hassles—and travel days are well-paced and include private transport, so you'll hit the sights refreshed. Be prepared to fall in love with India!
Highlights: Explore the colourful cities of Rajasthan, uncover ancient forts, discover a traditional way of life, revel in the stunning beauty of the Taj Mahal, wander the serene canals of Udaipur
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Spiritual India (AHSH)
Religion and spiritual thought have ranked among India's greatest exports since the dawn of recorded history: Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism all originated here, and the country boasts significant populations of Muslims and Christians, too. On this trip, you'll explore the roots of some of the world's major religions, visiting temples, shrines and tombs—including the legendary Taj Mahal—sacred to millions while absorbing the rich culture and vibrant daily life of this exciting country. Load up on memory cards; you're going to need them.
Highlights: Experience a spiritual journey to the soul of India's religious culture, visit the Golden Temple and Taj Mahal, explore the nuances of yoga and Hindu beliefs at Rishikesh, witness the famous India/Pakistan border ceremony
India Explorer (AHSS)
Walking through Delhi's markets, you realize that India's like nothing you've ever experienced—its kaleidoscope of culture and colour has burnt itself into your memory. And it's not just the magnificent forts or treasures like the Taj Mahal that impress—it's the country's spirit. Visit the birthplace of Buddhism and Hinduism to gain greater insight into this ancient and complex land. Explore the hidden side of Delhi guided by a former streetkid taking part in the Planeterra-supported New Delhi Streetkids Project. With this new perspective, our expert guides will bring you deep into one of the world's most culturally and spiritually fascinating places.
Highlights: Walk Delhi's backstreets with a local youth guide on a Planeterra-supported street kids rehabilitation project, uncover spirituality at Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh temples, observe ancient local ceremonies on the holy Ganges River, go on safari in Ranthambore with local park rangers/naturalists, Enjoy a village stay in a historic heritage hotel.
Tigers, Temples & Wildlife Adventure (AHTW)
Have your camera at the ready as you hit three parks in 14 days for the best chance to see the elusive tiger in its natural habitat. From the scrublands of Ranthambore to the beauty of Bandhavgarh, your expert CEO and handpicked local guides will lead you through a wilderness home to the most exotic of wildlife. The world famous Taj Mahal and the rugged forts and palaces of Jaipur provide an intriguing blend of culture so that you come away with the essence of India. Along the way, our certified CEO will share with you the hidden gems that will have your camera's shutter working overtime.
Highlights: Search for tigers in their natural habitats, discover forts and palaces, revel in the beauty of Agra's Taj Mahal
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WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Mat Batts and Jordan Ramsey delivered big efforts on the mound, allowing a combined four runs and 11 hits on the day as UNCW swept high-powered Delaware on Saturday by the scores of 4-2 and 3-2 at Brooks Field.
The Seahawks improved to 26-10 overall and 9-1 in the Colonial Athletic Association while the Blue Hens, who had a 13-game winning streak halted in the opener, fell to 23-10 and 9-5.
Batts (5-2) tossed his fourth consecutive complete game in the opener, allowing two runs on seven hits while walking none and striking out eight. Ramsey (6-2) nearly matched Batts, going eight and 2/3 innings and limiting UD to two runs on four hits and three walks. He struck out five and allowed just three base runners to get into scoring position on the afternoon.
UNCW's Michael Bass collected four hits in the opener in his return to the lineup following a six-game absence with an ankle injury. Bass tied the school hitting streak record at 26 with a single in the nightcap.
UD starter Chad Kuhl (5-2) dropped the opener, allowing four runs, one earned, on 11 hits over six innings. In game two, Adam Smith (4-4) suffered the loss after allowing three runs, two earned, on seven hits in five and 1/3 innings.
Jimmy Yezzo had his on-base streak halted at 44 games after failing to reach base safely in game two. Yezzo, D.J. Long and E.J. Stoltzfus each had two hits on the afternoon. All three also homered with Yezzo and Long in the opener and Stoltzfus a two-run shot in the ninth of game two.
Up next: The Seahawks and Blue Hens conclude their weekend series with a 2 p.m. start on Sunday.
How it happened (Game 1): With two out, UNCW took advantage of two fielding errors and five hits in the third inning of game one to take a 4-1 lead. Luke Dunlap scored on a fielding error and Corey Dick came across on a single by Hunter Ridge. The final run scored on a throwing error by Delaware.
How it happened (Game 2): The Seahawks plated all three runs in the third with Tyler Molinaro and Dunlap singling in runs. The third run came across on a fielding error on Molinaro's single to right that made its way to the wall.
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Notes: Michael Bass tied Magnus Pilegard's school-record 26-game hitting streak, set in 2001 … Bass also extended his on-base streak to 32 games, dating back to last season … UNCW has now won six of its last eight against Delaware … Kelly Secrest got the final out in game two for his fourth save of the season.


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Which film would you give the best picture Oscar to (as opposed to what you think will win) in terms of the 9 films that have been nominated?
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Django Unchained
Les Misérables
Life of Pi
Silver Linings Playbook
Zero Dark Thirty
Which film would you give the best picture Oscar to (as opposed to what you think will win) in terms of the 9 films that have been nominated?
Full disclosure: I have not yet seen Les Mis, I plan to in the next week or two. I also haven't seen Zero Dark Thirty and don't plan on seeing it on the big screen; I'll watch it on DVD when it comes out though.
The race as I see it is really 3 movies: Pi, Lincoln, and Beasts. Les Mis, Argo, and Zero are out of the race IMO just because their directors weren't nominated. (Doesn't mean the same film will win in both categories, but without even being nominated, no go. Fair? No. But reality methinks.) Amour I think will win best Foreign picture, not best film. Silver Linings ... enjoyable movie but not best of the year by any stretch.
So from those 3: I loved Beasts, but I don't see it as "best picture" (tho I'd be a pretty happy puppy if Zeitlin won for director). Lincoln was pretty great, but aside from the amazingness of DDL it's by-the-book biopic stuff, nothing original. Not that a movie has to be "original" to be best picture, but since this year we have one that is ...
So ... my vote goes to Life of Pi. It's everything that an Oscar-winning best picture should be. Visually stunning. Superbly written and with stellar acting. Thought-provoking and original. Something you can talk about for days afterward. And it has a tiger for frack's sake!
Do I think it will win? Probably not. But that wasn't the question.
Where's the "other" option?
I vote for Argo.
I've not seen all of them but I have seen Django Unchained, Les Mis, Zero Dark Thirty, and Lincoln. Out of those I'd vote for Django Unchained. Not a perfect movie by any means and does fall apart at the end but the first part of the movie is strong and the dialogue is great. Lincoln was well done, but became slow for me. I thought Zero Dark Thirty was mostly intense, but dragged a bit as well. However, I think Django, ZDT, and Lincoln would be fine winners. I thought Les Mis was horrible and did not deserve a Best Picture nomination to say the least.
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I would've voted for Argo before I saw it. Meh ...
Skyfall definitely should've gotten a nod. Fantastic movie.
I have seen Lincoln, Zero Dark Thirty, Argo, Les Mis, Life of Pi, Silver linings playbook (I plan to see 'Django unchained' and 'Beasts of...')
At first I thought Lincoln was the best film of the year. Then I saw Argo and I had to change my mind. I thought Les Mis dragged a lot, and Silver linings did not really impress me as much as it has others (although I enjoyed watching it).
I voted for Argo. It had some minor flaws, based on what my Iranian coworker told me (e.g. children working to put the shredded paper together was not true- adults did it; they said the Iranian phrase for 'goodbye' when they said 'hello'- something like that; I don't remember the exact words), but that did not detract from the story. It had suspense, excitement, acting, and great direction. In addition Argo gets my sympathy vote because Ben Afflec did not get the best director nomination. That was really unfair.
I thought Zero Dark Thirty was a very well made film, but my expectations were sky high when I went in, so it came slightly lower than my expectations. Cathryn Bigelow definitely deserved the BD nom also.
After I see the other two movies I mentioned, I doubt that it will change my vote. I don't care for Tarrantino at all. In the other movie, my only interest is in the 9 year old actress whose name I cannot pronounce.
My biggest disappointment this year- Skyfall did not get nominated for Best Picture.
I went for Les Mis. I think its gradually doing what The Kings Speech did a couple of years ago and is making a late charge.
I also voted for Les Miz... It was so grand in some places and so personal in others... It seemed like a Herculean challenge to bring to the big screen, and I thought it was VERY well done. I dont cry at movies, and I had tears in my eyes in several places, and was nearly a bawling fool at the end. All that said, I actually expect Argo to win. That was also really well done, and as many others have said, even though you knew how it ended, I was on the edge of my seat. I totally remember all that "Merci Canada" hoopla in the early 80's! I still have to see Lincoln and Life of Pi, tho.
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I really liked Argo, moreso than Zero Dark Thirty and Lincoln.
Les Mis was okay, but I didn't think Amanda Seyfried was a good fit for Cosette, and Russell Crowe's voice was not right for Javert. Just my opinion though.
I'm not a big fan of Tarantino, so I'm not interested in seeing Django Unchained. I do still want to see Silver Linings Playbook and Life of Pi.
I clipped that part of the previous post, mostly because I wanted to ask about the kids putting the shredding together (in Argo). At the end of the movie, during the credits, didnt they show a photo from the time, of the kids pasting the strips, right next to a still from the movie? Maybe they only showed period pic of the strips themselves?
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Amour is my favorite film that was nominated. I liked Killing Me Softly better than most if not all of the nominees.
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I voted for Argo - I absolutely loved how it wove together actual footage from history within the fabric of the movie, and how much detail and attention they paid to recreating the time and setting of the events.
I felt that it seemed so earnest whereas Lincoln, although superbly cast and acted, was directed and written with so much grandstanding I had to roll my eyes at some monologues where they might as well have flashed "NOMINATE US!" on the screen.
I think that Lincoln will win, but I wish Les Mis could. Loved both of them, but Les Mis was in a class by itself.
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Ok, finally saw Les Mis last night. And, while I enjoyed it very much, and it definitely deserves to be in the top 10 list for the year ... I still don't think it's the best picture of the year. When it's a film that's adapted from another source, the film should be better to qualify as Best Picture, IMO. And Les Mis on film simply isn't as good as the stage version. Unlike Life of Pi, which was better than the book. (In my not-so-humble opinion.) Plus Life of Pi had me completely engaged and immersed from beginning to end, whereas I found myself distracted and picking nits in various places in Les Mis.
So. If Argo can buck the trend and win best picture despite the director not being nominated ... Argo should win. (Plus it has the advantage that I actually think it could win, unlike Pi which I'm fairly certain won't.) But if it goes according to norm, I think Lincoln and Spielberg will win (even tho they shouldn't).
I would like to see Argo win, like the majority here, but every day I become more convinced that Lincoln is going to win the best picture.
The momentum is with "Argo" after winning the Golden Globe, PGA, and Screen Actors Guild ensemble award. If Ben Affleck wins the DGA tonight, and "Argo" wins Best Picture at the BAFTAs the race is over.
Should win? My vote would be "Life of Pi," the only movie which haunted my imagination weeks after seeing the movie.
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