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Perhaps leafygreens would feel more comfortable in another thread -- like the one for D/W?
Perhaps leafygreens would feel more comfortable in another thread -- like the one for D/W?
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That's exactly what I was saying. There is no proof anywhere that judges are judging based on personal preference/opinion and not what the skaters do on the ice. When it comes to V/M & D/W, they are very close to each other in most competitions, leading me to believe the scores are based on specific criteria and not opinion.
I was talking about this comment.
I think we'd all have to be pretty naive or in a state of denial to think personal preference and opinion doesn't play some part. Whether intentional or not. The fact that D/W and V/M are usually so close 'leads you to believe it's based more on specific criteria'? Me, I think it's more opinion or something else, cause lately I can't find the 'specific criteria' the judges are basing their scores on either.
Last edited by sequins; 04-04-2013 at 03:17 AM.
Well said sequins - the "specific criteria" I thought was so important seems to go under rewarded currently.
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can someone explain to me the names of the cuts in the carmen tessa and scott used? what's the official name of each scene/music?
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Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir of Canada--One word: WOW. Another word: Sublime. Kids, I could go on. And I will. They skated their Silver Medal-winning Free Dance to "Carmen" by Rodion Shchedrin and these ensembles were flawless. So chic, so modern and directional. We have seen those "Carmen" costumes over and over...and OVER again. So how refreshing to not see a red rose in sight, or a mantilla or lace. Yet still, through their powerful performance, you get it! This, kids, is a MODERN Carmen. Thank you very much. Now, to the Costume Change news: This sheer and solid black asymmetrical neckline dress was a change for Tessa in terms of what she had been wearing all season long for this Free Dance...
This dress/costume she had worn for the 2012-2013 season. For the Worlds, she--and her costume designer(s) decided a new black dress would be right. I LOVED the "old" plunging neckline dress above and in fact, thought it was one of THE BEST of all the Ice Dancers this entire season.But I liked the change as well. It's always refreshing to keep the Figure Skating Costume Watchers (such as myself) on my toes, looking out for any little (costume) changes.
Thank you! At least Tessa have not bad dress with her worst lines. Look at Meryl-Charlie SD photo - on her fingers. This will tell you all a about ballet.
I already posted the names of the parts some threads earlier, but here you are:
1. Parts from: Part V - Carmen's Entrance and Habanera: Allegro moderato - Quasi andante
2. Parts from: Part XI - Adagio: Andante moderato – Adagio
3. Part from: Part IX - Torero: Moderato con stoltezza
4. Parts from: Part VI - Scene: Allegro moderato - Tempo precedente - Andante assai
If this is true, then personal opinion played a part in all V/M's wins and they weren't actually deserved. Because you can't say that all 9 judges and tech callers for V/M wins are impartial, and all 9 judges and tech callers for D/W wins are opinionated and preferential. That kind of belief is getting into the land of ridiculousness.
Everything would be so much easier if we understood, for instance, how is it that a split lift in which the skater doesn't fully extend her legs and doesn't hold position gets a level four. For example.
I think the elimination of the CD and other changes that happened in the last quadrennial allowed for judges to express their personal and biased opinion even more when judging. Also whenever V/M beat D/W its never by a landslide and it's not like V/M had won being undefeated every year.
She said their lifts were less creative but then goes on saying that they were more artistic that night Am I the only one who finds this a tad contradictory?
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I don't understand French, so I can't be sure, but probably she meant expression? I won't go into debate about Meryl and Charlie's expression now, but I personally thought that, while Tessa and Scott's Worlds performance of their FD was technically the best of the season, it was not the best in terms of expression (imho - for me their Nationals performance of it remains the best in that regard, the Skate Canada performance being the second).
Also, let's ask ourselves why the disparity of GOEs? How does that work? Take the diagonal step sequences. Both level 3, right? But what was it that was so lacking about V-M's that got them such low GOEs? Was it too shallow? Was it sloppy? Was it slow? What happened there? That's the question, that's our doubt: we saw a great performance that, for some reason, didn't get very good GOEs and that makes your scratch your head. I am not saying that V-M should get perfect tens and maximum GOEs, I simply do not understand, based on what I saw, those GOEs. Another example, the twizzles. Look at the GOEs there, low as well, even when the execution was pretty great, the ice coverage was phenomenal and the synchronization was perfect. Not to mention the difficulty: As, I've mentioned before, there are two changes of pace both into and out of the twizzles. The fact that they gained speed after that intro and then do a full stop coming out of them should be rewarded, don't you think? Notice I am simply mentioning elements here. What the judges do with the PCS I will never understand. I am trying to make sense of the scores based on what I saw on the ice.
To be fair, Meryl didn't fully extend her leg not because she couldn't, but because after the first time when she did the lift in full split they were told by judges that they couldn't do two lifts in full split position in the same program. And what do you mean by "doesn't hold position"? I haven't counted the seconds, but it looks to me like she did hold the position for long enough, although the position wasn't in full split. If I understand correctly, in full split or not, it's still a position.
Interesting, indeed. So, that was intentional then?
It doesn't look like a finished movement, I don't know how to say it in English. I haven't timed it, but it looks as if it started before it ends.
You jumping to conclusions and putting words in my mouth is ridiculous. Did I say that? No I didn't. I never said 'Only D/W's wins are because of personal opinion and aren't deserved' It plays a big part in skating in general, especially ice dance and it doesn't mean that the wrong person wins all the time either. My point was I don't understand the scoring this season, the big gaps, world record scores? I don't know what they are basing it on if not a big part of it being personal preference. That, or they just don't know what the heck they are doing sometimes which sadly I think in this scoring system seems to be the case at times. Even the skaters have stated they didn't understand why they got the levels/scores that they did after certain performances because they had done it that way before and got different results. It's all very confusing at times and affects the skaters and sometimes forces them to rework their programs (case in point V/M spin, all season good, at Canadians no good. Change it. Why)I just didn't get the scoring this year in dance and not just between D/W and V/M but others as well. I don't think that's ridiculous to state and it doesn't mean I hate D/W just because I question the judging.
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Hey, kind of off topic but I just bought Sony MDR-EX51's (They don't sell 71's here). Does anyone know the difference? The specs on the website seem to be indentical.
Posted by thume in Hungary on September 14, 2004 at 8:34 PM (PST)
As a possible solution to the rough plastic, couldn't you take the Apple foamies and poke a hole in them? Then you could just fit the rubber through the hole, and the foam would cover the plastic. Obviously, it wouldn't make them smaller, but it would reduce the hard plastic rubbing against your ear.
Posted by Joshdude in Long Beach, CA on September 14, 2004 at 8:39 PM (PST)
the EX51 and EX71 series are apparently the same headphone, just different case etc.
Unfortunate that they are uncomfortable as they looked like an interesting idea :( I always thought they would make the uncomfortable as the stock iPod headphones are not exactly small to begin with!
Posted by m00j on September 14, 2004 at 8:43 PM (PST)
*hugs ex71s*
but damn... i was still hoping that something like these earjams could provide an easy fix for ipodders.
oh well...
Posted by Redux on September 15, 2004 at 1:52 AM (PST)
The EX71 has a short cord to be used with an inline remote (MD, iPod, etc..) and then an extension for normal use. The EX51 has a regualr length cord. DEfinately worth the difference in price if you're using a remote.
Posted by cyguy on September 15, 2004 at 3:23 AM (PST)
I use the Jabra EarGels on iPod ear buds. They are very comfortable and fit great.
Posted by BobR on September 15, 2004 at 4:49 AM (PST)
Did you say "free" Apple buds? Last time I checked they cost about 300 smackers! They're "stock" not "free."
Posted by supercarrot900 on September 15, 2004 at 8:56 AM (PST)
The 71's also come with more of the interchangable earbuds.
And as for price, in Canada, it was actually cheaper for me to order my 71's from audiocubes.com than it was to get them from the sony store.
Also, sony is selling white 71's in the US now (pre-order only as of right now).
Posted by Plastic Jesus on September 15, 2004 at 9:23 AM (PST)
In-ear always seemed to me like it would hurt.
Is the name "EarJams" supposed to reassure me?
Posted by Nagromme on September 15, 2004 at 11:13 AM (PST)
man i ordered them are waitin for them to come
Posted by ePod on September 15, 2004 at 11:21 AM (PST)
Bob, how's the sound quality of the Jabra EarGels?
Posted by MG on September 15, 2004 at 12:30 PM (PST)
I think the Jabra EarGels sound great but I don't think they improve the sound quality.
I find that earbuds become uncomfortable after a while. But with the Jabra EarGels the iPod EarBuds are very comfortable.
Posted by BobR on September 15, 2004 at 1:50 PM (PST)
The good that's come out of these earjams is that their earpads are exact replicas of the EX71/EX51's. Woo! Replacement parts!
Posted by Redux on September 15, 2004 at 3:42 PM (PST)
it seems a lil bit more like an advertising for sony. It actually makes me hungry for Sony headphones.
Posted by lol on September 15, 2004 at 4:04 PM (PST)
I find that ipods stock buds to be very light and comfortable. I have tried in ears before and the best fitting ones are uncomfortable to me. I can't stant the way your ears don't breath enough and feel very warm/sweety. I would like to have better bass without using non-white buds, but think i'll do with out these, cause of the feeling of in ears.
Posted by Jonathan on September 15, 2004 at 4:13 PM (PST)
It's too bad that these aren't that great. I had high hopes for them. I guess that you can only take standard issue so far, though.
Posted by Alden on September 15, 2004 at 8:47 PM (PST)
Yeah, you can't expect the same quality and comfort as you would get with the Sony earbuds.
Just sticking a gold "L" on a Ford won't make it perform like a Lexus. Ultimately, you get what you pay for. Some are satisfied with the stock earbuds and that's fine, too.
But, for those who want better quality performance and comfort, you will need to invest a little more money and some higher quality and comfort like the obviously superior Sony MDR-EX71SL's.
Posted by Roger Smith on September 15, 2004 at 10:06 PM (PST)
i don't visit here often, but i'm hoping someone can suggest some options to me. i use the sony nudes (ex-70sl) and love the fullness of the bass and the balance of the highs (for jazz and percussive world music). but when i had a mishap with my nudes (don't ask) and had to fall back on my cheapo sony fontopias, i realized how much midrange i'd been missing (more complete, across-the-board, but subpar bass).
so here's the question: has anyone found anything that's even close to a happy medium between the two? seems i always have to choose between good overall sound and great highs/bass. you'd think by now there'd be something out there more ideal (tho now i'm doubtful, since you guys are still raving about the nudes).
thanks for your help.
Posted by bibb on September 16, 2004 at 2:20 AM (PST)
"The EX71 has a short cord to be used with an inline remote (MD, iPod, etc..) and then an extension for normal use. The EX51 has a regualr length cord. DEfinately worth the difference in price if you're using a remote.
By cyguy on Sep 15, 04 6:23 am"
Actually this is somewhat misleading:
Both the ex51's and the ex71's come in two versions:
The first ("SL" i think) has a short cord, whilst the other (can't remember the identifier) has a long cord.
The SL also comes with an extension cord if needed.
Posted by aptmunich on September 16, 2004 at 6:35 AM (PST)
The answer to comfort and sound would be an ear bud with an over the ear clip. Does it exist?
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Good morning, and I really, really hope that my internet issues are fixed for good, or at least for awhile! Again, I apologize for not living up to much yesterday, but there just wasn't much I could do.
I am keeping rather busy. As I have mentioned, I will be heading out of town on Friday after work and going to Florida for a full week! I am so looking forward to getting completely away for awhile. I so need it. But, just as fair warning, I will not be writing the website next week. HOWEVER, be sure to stop by the site each day. I have recruited a group of four guest panelists who will be writing for me. On Tuesday, you will read my predictions for the 2005 season, but the other days will be written by others. I really think that you'll enjoy them.
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1st Inning - Roberto Alomar Retires
Last week, Roberto Alomar got the start in a spring training game for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He had signed a one year, $600,000 contract with them, knowing he would play most every day. In that game, he played just one inning. At the plate, he struck out. In the field, he committed two errors. He left the game after that inning, and before the game was over, it was assumed that he was done. He officially retired the next day. He said that he never wanted to be one of those players that just sticks around too long. He admitted that he wasn't 100%, and eerily, he commented that he just couldn't see well at all.
It is unfortunate that Alomar's career ended like that. Although, it would also be fair to say that he should have retired after the 2001 season. To that time, Alomar was not just a great ball player, he was a play maker. I admit I am biased because he has been one of my favorite players since before he came up to the Padres in 1988. I'll be honest, I liked his 1988 Donruss Rated Rookie card. I honestly just liked it because on the back it said, "No Major League Record." A couple of years later, I was able to trade a 1989 Gregg Jeffries Fleer Rookie card for 14 1988 Donruss Alomar's! Granted, they're only worth a couple of dollars each, but I like them!
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2nd Inning - The Minnesota Timberwolves
I get asked frequently about the Wolves too. Last year, I was writing about them on a daily basis, win or loss. Last year, they were fighting for the #1 seed on the Western Conference. This year, however, they are fighting an uphill battle just to get the #8 spot in the West. Even if they get that spot, they get to go up against Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs. It would be a certain first-round loss.
Last night, the Wolves hung on to beat the New Orleans Hornets. That improved their record to 35-34, still 2 1/2 games behind the Denver Nuggets.
It may be better for the team to not make the playoffs. People made too big a deal out of their first-round playoff exits before last year, and they will do the same again this year. Either way, the team knows that it has a lot of repairs to make to this franchise this offseason.
So, where does that start? Well, the first thing they need to do is realize that Kevin Garnett and Wally Szczerbiak are the two guys that they need to build around. The need to be thrilled that Latrell Sprewell will no longer be under contract. They need to find anyone who will take Sam Cassell off their hands. It would also be nice if they could trade off the long-term deals of Troy Hudson and Trenton Hassell, although I think they could fit in better in a new year, and in a new system.
And that will be the biggest key to success in 2005-2006, finding the right coach, with the right system. I am a huge fan of Flip Saunders, and we all know that he can pretty much pick who he wants to coach next year. Kevin McHale certainly is not the answer. We keep hearing Phil Jackson's name, but we know that isn't going to happen. It will also be nice to have a good draft pick, but who will they take? I think that it would be good for the organization if Kevin McHale was not involved in that process either.
3rd Inning - 10 Easy Ways to stash away thousands
OK, not at all sports related, but when I read a headline like that, I have to read the article. I am bad with money. I admit it. I need to be better at saving it and spending wisely. I mean, I'm not stupid, but I know there are a lot of things I could do to have more disposable currency.
And in this article, it gives 10 really great ways to have more money. The best part is that they all are very easy to do, or at least very practical!
4th Inning - American Idol
Normally on Wednesday nights, American Idol is announcing the person who received the least number of votes and they are eliminated from the show. However, the producers of the show had to deal with another controversial topic.
At the end of Tuesday's performance show, when recapping each performance and showing the contestant's phone numbers, three of the contestants were shown with wrong phone numbers. That would obviously mean that those three individuals would receive no votes. So what would happen? Those three people would receive no votes. Obviously this was figured out quickly, and Fox's producers decided to throw out all votes that were received Tuesday night. So, instead of eliminating someone last night, they essentially re-showed each performance. Voters were then given the correct phone numbers to call or text, and were told that if they had called the night before, they would not be charged again.
So now tonight, Fox will air their elimination show. If you see below, I have left my thoughts on the performances on this page for you to review.
Now, American Idol frequently has come under question for the whole voting procedure. When they get millions and millions of votes each week, it would be hard not to question it somewhat. I'm sure that conspiracy theorists could have a hay-day with this. They might suggest that one of the show's 'favorites' did not receive enough votes, so they had to scurry to come up wit ha plan that would allow them to keep that person on the show. Hey, maybe they will re-air the show and let the judges discuss their performances one more time. Who knows? Human error happens. Hopefully this is all legit. And, hopefully Mikalah is gone after tonight!
5th Inning - The Bachelor
Have you ever wanted to be on a reality show? Maybe Big Brother? I know I would love to do all the traveling on The Amazing Race. But frequently, I have people tell me that I should be on The Bachelor. I always come back with, "Ummm... they usually like to find attractive individuals to be on that show. The 25 women would show up and start laughing thinking they are on some spoof of reality TV."
I don't know. I would love that kind of chance. I would love to get an opportunity for 15 minutes of fame. However, with many events of late, I have decided that there is no way that I could ever be a contestant on The Bachelorette. To have to 'compete' for the affections and/or love of a woman just seems wrong on so many levels. It's not real. In doing so, you are really only allowing the woman to see your best traits knowing that if you mess up, she's got other options at the tip of her fingers. That's not real, and it's no wonder that they rarely work for more than a couple of months. Like my friends sang on The Facts of Life, "You take the good, You take the bad."
And then, can you imagine spending all this time allowing yourself to develop feelings? Can you imagine being down to the final two? By that point, you have completely opened yourself up to her, exposed and expressed all your feelings for her, and in general, made a complete fool of yourself on National TV. Yet she is, by rules, unable to fully admit her feelings for you. You know that, because you're in the final two, that she has an interest in you and at least likes you a little bit. But you don't know. So you rack your brain, trying to come up with more ways for her to like you and want to be with you and to give you a chance. But she can't give that to you, not until the final show where she is either going to ask to marry you or she is going to reach into your chest and tear out your heart, again, in front of a huge national TV audience. That situation is difficult enough to deal with by yourself, and the emotional distress would only be magnified by the fact that millions of people now will recognize you as the guy who finished a close second.
Now, previously, there have been a couple of shows where the runner-up was so liked by the viewers that ABC decides to let them be the next Bachelor. I know I used to think that the concept of being able to pick and choose between 25 gorgeous women would be a beautiful thing. After having dealt with the above situation, I now know that I really don't think that I would ever want to be in the position to hurt people like that. So, to all those who have called The Bachelor's producers to give them my name as a possible contestant, please stop.
So what do you think of the "Five Innings?" It's kind of like a Little League game, rather than the big leagues. If anything caused you any excess thinking, feel free to e-mail me.
The Twins had a complete day off from baseball. No games. No practices. And, since I can't stay online long enough to look anything up, I will just leave my same notes from yesterday on here today. Hopefully tomorrow, I'll get caught up again on stories and articles.
After getting the entire day off from baseball on Tuesday, the Twins were back to the grind yesterday. The team played against the Toronto Blue Jays and were able to get a 2-0 win. The game went just seven innings because of rain. I have to admit, but I really liked the lineup that the Twins threw out there yesterday:
Shannon Stewart, LF
Jason Bartlett, SS
Joe Mauer, C
Justin Morneau, 1B
Torii Hunter, CF
Jacque Jones, RF
Lew Ford, DH
Michael Cuddyer, 3B
Luis Rivas, 2B
Obviously there are still a couple of things that I don't like about it. I would prefer Ford be in LF and Stewart at DH. Obviously, I would prefer that Luis Rivas be replaced by Nick Punto, or Terry Tiffee (who could play 3B, with Cuddyer shifting to 2B). I would prefer if Torii Hunter and Jacque Jones wouldn't be next two each other in the lineup. We can all see The top four hitters getting on base with strong at bats, and then Hunter and Jones quickly getting the Twins out of the inning with their free swinging. I would switch Ford and Jones. Ford would then become the second leadoff hitter, and Jones would be hitting "2nd" again, as Gardy liked him last year. And Cuddyer would then be in more RBI situations.
There is also a lot to like about this lineup. First, Jason Bartlett is in it. Second, the team's best hitter is hitting 3rd. Morneau is still in the cleanup spot with some protection from Hunter. Also, any order that has Michael Cuddyer in the 8th hole, and you can't really argue too strongly about it, has to be a strong lineup!
The Twins scored both of their runs in the same inning. Michael Cuddyer singled. Later in the inning, Bartlett tripled him in, and then Joe Mauer singled in Bartlett. Cuddyer went 2-2. Mauer was 2-3 with a double.
On the mound, Kyle Lohse was very good. In 5 innings, he gave up no runs on four hits and a walk. He struck out three. Terry Mulholland made his first appearance of the spring and struck out one in his 1-2-3 inning. Juan Rincon gave up a hit in his inning, but struck out two.
Despite an ERA of 0.82 in 11 innings with the Twins this spring, the team sent Scott Baker down to minor league camp. They know he's ready, but he should continue starting, so I do think that it is the right decision. Not sure that they had to do it yet. David Gassner also was sent to minor league camp. I think that he opened up some eyes in camp with a good job done out of the bullpen.
Gardy still won't name Jason Bartlett his starting shortstop yet, but more and more is saying things that would indicate that it is likely! :)
Here is an interesting article on the Twins giving multi-year contracts to ten players this year. It is really interesting from both side's perspectives.
SoCalTwinsFan posts a great article over at Twins Territory disputing the value of OPS. He brings up a simple duplication in that formula that needs to be removed. It's a very interesting read.
Twins Junkie post an interview with Mark Sheldon. He writes for the Twins on MLB.com.
Any thoughts on the Twins? Please e-mail me.
Again, I just can't stay online, so no update on how the former Twins players did yesterday. Tomorrow, I will update you on how they did Tuesday and Wednesday.
Quinton McCracken, ARI, CF, 0-0
AJ Pierzynski, CHW, C, 1-3, 2B, K
Bobby Kielty, OAK, RF, 0-3, BB, R, K
Greg Colbrunn, TEX, 1B, 0-4, K
Damien Miller, MIL, C, 1-3, K
Todd Walker, CHC, 2B, 1-4, R
Rick Helling, MIL, P, 1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, K, HR allowed
Chris Gomez, BAL, SS, 0-1
Midre Cummings, BAL, CF, 0-0
Cristian Guzman, WAS, SS, 0-4, K
Matt Lawton, PIT, RF, 0-3
Joe Roa, PIT, P, 2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, BB, 2 K, HR allowed
Doug Mientkiewicz, NYM, 1B, 2-3, R, RBI
Javier Valentin, CIN, 1B, 0-0
David Ortiz, BOS, DH, 1-3, HR (5), R, RBI, 2 K
David McCarty, BOS, 1B, 0-0, BB
Jack Cressand, BOS, P, 1 IP, 1 K
Jose Offerman, PHI, PH, 0-1
Henry Blanco, CHC, C, 1-2
Quinton McCracken, ARI, RF, 0-1
Chad Moeller, MIL, C, 1-3, 3B
Pat Borders, MIL, C, 0-1
Chad Allen, TEX, PH, 1-1
Greg Colbrunn, TEX, 1B, 0-1, K
Denny Hocking, KCR, 3B, 3-5, 2B, R, RBI, K
Dustan Mohr, COL, CF, 1-2, BB, R
Danny Ardoin, COL, C, 0-2, K
Chris Gomez, BAL, 2B, 1-2, BB, 2 R
David Ortiz, BOS, DH, 1-3, RBI, K
Matt Lawton, PIT, RF, 1-4
Doug Mientkiewicz, NYM, 1B, 1-3, SB, K
Greg Myers, TOR, DH, 1-3
AMERICAN IDOL THOUGHTS (repeated from Wednesday)
Last week, I was actually rather disappointed by most of the performances, so it was very easy to pick my choices for the bottom. Last night, things were a little different. To me, there was one performance that was far worse than the rest. There were two that I thought were fairly bad. But to try to rank the other eight or nine is really difficult. There were some great performances.
It made me wonder why. My gut feeling is that it is because of the category, Billboard's #1 songs. Basically, the singers could pick one of hundreds of songs that America and radio stations found great. They were popular songs, many of which are still heard on the radio with some frequency today. In other words, the familiarity with their own song choices was obvious and came through in their voices.
Here are some thoughts I had while watching the eleven performances last night:Anthony Federov - Waiting for Me
The whole song sounded forced. Very off tune most of the song. Maybe he was trying to do something different, but it definitely DID NOT WORK. It was just awful, especially at the start. The judges seemed to like it. But, it isn't good when Paula Abdul comments that he "did George Michael proud." Uggh! Too many one-liners.
Carrie Underwood - Alone
First of all, this Heart song is one of those great, classic songs that we all know well. And speaking of heart, have I ever mentioned that I heart Carrie!? That '80s rocker look totally worked for her!! I thought she was great. She sang it slow and low from the beginning. She shows excellent diversity and ability to meet new genres. She also showed a very strong voice. I just thought she was excellent!
Scott Savol - Against All Odds
Pretty good vocally. I thought it almost sounded like he was yelling a couple of times. I don't know how someone with an Eminem-like speaking voice can sing so well. I just thought that his timing seemed off just a little bit throughout. His stage presence has improved greatly.
Bo Bice - Time in a Bottle
Every week, I keep waiting for Bo to pick the wrong song and meet my singing expectations for a rocker (they aren't high!). This Jim Croce song is a nice, laid back song, something I wouldn't have thought he had in him. But vocally, he was unbelievable! He threw enough "rocker" into it that he still sounded like himself as well. For me, it was his best yet, and it turned out to be a great song choice.
Nikko Smith - Incomplete
Who woulda thought that a Sisqo song not named The Thong Song hit #1!? I figured that the song choice would be bad, but we are talking about my man, Nikko Smith, here. The man can sing. But he can also dress. And then he's got the patented hat-toss, and he added the falling overcoat last night. He's charismatic and just a natural on the stage. But again, it is his voice that carries him and he was incredible again! I'm just waiting for him to start doing back flips on stage!
Vonzell Solomon - Best of My Love
She has the look of a runway model with the voice of Mariah Carey. Great presence. Perfect vocally. She was incredible. Questionable song choice though.
Constantine Maroulis - I Think I Love You
A song from The Partridge Family. Nice. It's a good song. Again, he's great on the stage. He rocked the song really well. I just don't think it was a good song choice for him.
Nadia Turner - Time After Time
Great song! Just not a great song for her, or for this competition. I thought that the chorus was a bit fast. She did fine, but it didn't allow her to showcase her voice. I did enjoy the '80s punk big Mohawk look though on her. Paula said she wasn't a fan of the song... was there ever any friction between her and Cindy Lauper? Why am I thinking that there was?
Mikalah Gordon - You Back
It just has to be over for her now, right? Seriously, she was just really, really horrible! She is good, but something is her voice just isn't ready yet. She yelled some notes. She tries to sing low, but her voice wasn't raspy enough. She can't quite hit high notes either. She's good, just should not continue!
Anwar Robinson - Ain't Nobody
Chaka Khan. OK, I just like saying that! Anyway, Anwar wanted to sing a funky song. I guess he did, but I don't think that he is overly funky. His thing is his voice and this song did not allow him to show it off. Just not his style. He was very, very good vocally thought still. On a side note, I've been wondering who he looks like. Last night, it hit me. He is Marvin Harrison with dreds. Just a thought.
Jessica Sierra - Total Eclipse of the Heart
Another all-time great song, but I don't think she really did anything great with it. I thought she was great at the beginning and excellent at the end, but I felt that the middle, where there are strong notes, she just didn't show the energy necessary to get them. I guess I just wasn't as positive about it as the judges were.
SethSpeaks Rankings
I will rank the performers from #1 (best) to #11 (worst). In doing that, I would be saying that my choice for who should be eliminated would be number 11.
1.) Nikko Smith - To me, it was a close call between Nikko and Bo, but because of the whole performance, I give the slight edge to Nikko.
2.) Bo Bice - I almost hate to admit that he is this good!
3.) Carrie Underwood - She is very close too. She was remarkable. I just don't want to look too biased and blinded.
4.) Vonzell Solomon -
5.) Scott Savol -
6.) Jessica Sierra -
7.) Anwar Robinson -
8.) Constantine Maroulis -
9.) Nadia Turner -
10.) Anthony Federov -
11.) Mikalah Gordon - I thought she should have been done last week.
So, by that, I would have to say that the Bottom Three should be Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner and Anthony Federov. I would then predict that Mikalah is gone, but again, I fear her fan base. I think Anthony Federov has a big fan base. I fear that Nadia's one sub-par performance may cost her. I just think that Mikalah was so bad that she will be gone. Again, if you have any thoughts, please e-mail me.
And with that, thank you again very much for stopping by my site today. I hope you enjoy what you read, but if you have any questions or comments on anything, please feel free to e-mail me. Have a great day!


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Regrettably, this beautiful round of 'Objets de Valeur' slipped through the cracks somehow, and I am just now posting it. This submission is from Megan Tsang. I am really enjoying her photos and commentary on them…I'm sure you will too. Check out her blog for more gorgeous photos. Thanks so much for participating, Megan!
A bit about her…
I am an architect turned photographer. I travel the world following my heart and meeting people wherever I can. While I call Northern California home, I spend a third of the year in New York and traveling abroad. I love mornings but am not a morning person. And I'm always in a coffee shop, but never drink coffee. I am silly, candid and honest. And I absolutely love the life God's given me. I'm blessed beyond words.
I recently went to Paris and a friend took me to this little whole in the wall restaurant. The standing eating area was literally two people wide. It was a tight spot with the most delicious food. The menu is full of small plates. We had about 10. :) My absolute favorite was this foie gras macaron with sweet/spicy jam. I just about melted when I bit into this goodness. I felt so happy with so much good food in my tummy and so grateful to my friend who shared this little restaurant with me.
I was walking around the 11th Arrondissement. The air was crisp and fresh as the rain poured from above. It seemed so surreal to be walking around in this beautiful city. Everything about Paris is dreamy and romantic. I could have stayed there forever.
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A missing persons report was filed on Sunday with the Vestavia Hills Police Department on behalf of Rachel Nicole Hilley, 21, of Vestavia Hills.
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Born in Swindon, Tom Lindsay joined Wasps as a 16 year old and is now in his third full season in the Club's senior squad.
A former member of the Saracens Academy, he was scouted while playing for Middlesex.
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Mayor Bloomberg lashed out today at the Brooklyn judge who freed accused cop killer Lamont Pride, saying she could have made one phone call that could have taken him off the streets.RELATED: Why Was He Still Free? A Clue in a Shot to the Foot
"The reason he was not behind bars the last time is that a judge here in New York not only didn't put him behind bars, she didn't even think it was appropriate for bail. And he had a long history of not showing up. He had a long criminal record," the mayor said, visibly upset.
He was referring to Judge Eveyln Laporte, who allowed Pride to go free in his own recognizance when he was arrested on a drug bust last month, ignoring a $2,500 bail request from the DA's office and a warrant from North Carolina.
"If the judge didn't understand the warrant from North Carolina, the judge could have picked up the phone," said the mayor.
Bloomberg disclosed that Brooklyn DA Charles J. Hynes' office made a second bail request that Laporte also rejected.
"The district attorney did seem to try to get bail and came back again when the judge said no bail," the mayor said.
"But if you're talking about somebody who the rap sheet in front of you shows is potentially a dangerous person, has a gun, has a criminal history, common sense says don't let him out until you make one phone call. It's not a lot of work to do to protect the public. It wasn't done here, plain and simple."
Bloomberg made his comments during a press conference about another undercover operation to root out illegal gun sales, this time over the Internet.
When a reporter asked if the city might have overstepped its bounds in sending private investigators to Ohio and others states at a cost of $290,000, the mayor couldn't wait to respond:
"Miss, Peter Figoski was our police officer. We didn't overstep anything. If I had to spend double that money to save one police officer's life I would do it instantly," he declared, his voice rising.
Bloomberg has been pushing for stricter guns laws for years with limited success in Congress.
"Maybe you show a picture of Peter Figoski and his daughters,'' he said of legislators who won't balk the powerful National Rifle Association. "Maybe that'll get them to do it."


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Field collection and community analysis project part of Activities
The class will take field trips to different fossil localities in Missouri, where students will collect and identify the fossils they find. They will perform a community analysis, using a statistics program. The ...
An Exploratory Activity in Marine Diversity Analysis part of Activities
This activity introduces students to the Sepkoski database of fossil invertebrates through guided use of online access to the compendium. The activity calls for data analysis and display as well as student response ...
Theoretical Morphology Modeling the Growth of Clonal Organisms part of Activities
Students use a Matlab/Octave program to model the growth of stromatoporoid sponges in a variety of different sedimentary conditions and exploring how assumptions about their growth affect their morphology. Main ...
Quaternary Faunal Environments part of Activities
This project uses the online database FAUNMAP to compare the spatial distribution of mammals during the late Quaternary. Comparisons are made with the spatial distribution of a variety of extinct and extant taxa. ...
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Students research and prepare short reports on paleontologic topics of interest for PowerPoint presentation in class. Develops online, brief literature research, and oral presentation skills while enriching overall ...
Brachiopod exercise for FossilPlot part of Activities
Uses FossilPlot to graph Phanerozoic histories of Articulata, introduce concepts on diversity and mass extinctions, and basic biostratigraphy.
Poster Presentation part of Activities
Students are required to do independent research on a topic of their choosing. They are then required to construct a poster that explains the main points of their topic using a combination of words and graphics. ...
Paleobiology Database Activity for Historical Geology part of Activities
This laboratory exercise uses the Paleobiology Database to examine the relationships between continental position, sea-level and distribution of life through time.


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Bison Soccer Wins on Senior Day
Published: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 16:10
The Bison women's soccer team improved their record to 7-9 coming off a win Sunday afternoon in their final home game at Ellig Sports Complex.
Celebrating Senior Day, the Bison shot past Kansas City with a 2-1 victory, responding splendidly after a heartbreaking loss to South Dakota last week.
"We came out today and played a really good game," head coach Mark Cook said following the win. "The second half we really came out and battled."
The Bison outshot the Kangaroos 11-2 in the second half, leading to the eventual game-winning goal by Meghan Johnston in the 60th minute. Johnston's first career goal as a Bison was setup beautifully by Anisha Kinnarath, who scored her team leading fifth goal of the season on a penalty kick in the first half.
It was a perfect way to send out the four seniors who have had their share of bumps and bruises throughout their careers at NDSU.
"It's an awesome way to go out at home," said jubilant senior, Shannon Brooks. "I've got so many memories with these girls."
It's been an impressive run for Holly Christian, Brooklyn Dyce, and Brooks. Over their four years here at NDSU, the seniors have compiled an impressive record of 44-26-10, including a Summit League championship and a NCAA tournament bid in 2010. They have also endured a recent coaching change making them the face of the program.
"You want to send your seniors out in style," said Cook. "They're your program, they're the ones that have been working hard for four years, and I'm proud to have had the opportunity to coach them."
Along the way they have added some new faces including a senior transfer in Jordyn Wallenborn from Minnesota State Moorhead. Wallenborn went out firing on her Senior Day, accumulating two shots on goal and served relentless offensive pressure on the Kangaroos all afternoon.
"Jordyn, being a new part, she was a perfect addition for us at the forward position," said Brooks.
Wallenborn is currently second on the team in both goals (4) and points (9).
With one more game remaining on their conference schedule, the Bison know there is some unfinished work left to be done. The Bison are currently fourth in the Summit League, barely sneaking in to the League championship tournament. If the Bison plan on making a trip to Brookings, South Dakota for the tournament, they will need at least a point this Sunday in Omaha.


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photo - KISS frontman Paul Stanley arrives at SIR rehearsal space in Los Angeles, parks his car next to Leonard Cohen's prime reserved parking spot (orange cone)
KISS and Leonard Cohen Are Rehearsing at the Same Place In Los Angeles
I had an errand in downtown LA today not too far from where Leonard Cohen and the UHTC are rehearsing for the Old Ideas World Tour. So I decided to go over to the rehearsal space and have a look at the area.
One never knows who might be outside having a smoke…
I walked around the building which is quite unassuming, actually a disappointment because I was expecting to see a "Tower Of Song" befitting a genius poet, writer and songwriter.
Eventually, I found the Artist Entrance at the back of the building and had a nice chat with a very pleasant security man about Leonard Cohen. He pointed out LC's prime reserved parking space, which alas, was empty at the time. The troupe had not yet arrived for rehearsals…I was too early.
Just as I was leaving, KISS frontman Paul Stanley pulled in.
One of his men asked the security guard, "Who did she want?"
The guard replied, "Leonard Cohen"
If you could have seen the crestfallen look on his face. Priceless.
I smiled and chuckled all the way home.
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* Model: 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid
* Exterior color: Graphite Shadow
* Interior color: Graphite
* Engine: 3.7-liter V-6 with electric assist
* Horsepower: 360
* Transmission: seven-speed automatic
* Fuel economy: 36 highway, 29 city
* Dealer: Infiniti Chattanooga
* Price (as tested): $46,255
If the new Infiniti Q50 Hybrid were a prizefighter, it would be Sugar Ray Leonard.
It's fast, smart and brutally efficient. And like Leonard, it may soon have its competition crying, "No mas!"
The Q50, an all-new compact luxury sedan from the Japanese carmaker, packs ferocious speed potential into a small package. Here's an interesting fact: The Q50 hybrid gets 36 miles per gallon of gasoline highway, but yet makes 360 horsepower.
The hybrid actually gets a 32 horsepower bump over the nonhybrid Q50, which is about $4,000 cheaper and gets a more modest 30 mpg highway.
Our Q50 Hybrid test car from Inifiniti of Chattanooga is so new that it was still getting software updates to its infotainment system when we picked it up, according to sales manager Steve Bertoni.
The Q50 is first and foremost a driver's car, with a 0-60 mph time estimated to be a hair below 5.5 seconds.
The sheet metal follows an emerging trend in modern car design, back-weighting. After years of building cars with all the muscle up front, newer car designs are beginning to shift the visual weight to the back axle. This is especially appropriate on a rear-wheel-drive car like the Q50 because it puts the pumped-up parts back where the action is.
Up front, the Q50 looks like it has been on a high-protein diet, with muscle lines rippling across the hood. The familiar chrome-plated grille has become Infiniti's family crest. Our test car, in Graphite Shadow (think dark gray), showed off the car's fluid body lines. The rear wheel arches bulge aggressively, a sign that those 360 horses are ready to play. (Infiniti dubs the Q50 "The High-performance Hybrid.")
Attractive five-spoke alloy wheels are shod with grippy Bridgestone tires. Nice design touches, like electric blue Infiniti kick-plates on the front door sills, mark this as a premium piece.
Inside, the Q50 feels like a sports car. There is a clear sensation of sitting down into the car, and the steering wheel has a short neck to the dashboard. Our test car was outfitted with black leather seats, heated in the front. The center stack is home to a easy-to-read nav map, part of a $1,4000 package that was our test car's only option.
There's really no need to glob on options with so many standard features on the Q50. They include, drive-by-wire adaptive steering, a power moon roof, LED headlights, a manual shift mode for sportier driving and a 14-speaker Bose stereo system.
If you don't like a spirited driving experience, there's really no point in testing the Q50. On the other hand, for driving enthusiasts, the Q50 hybrid offers a mountain of fun.
On our short test drive on I-75 and Highway 153, we pressed the Q50 through some energetic on- and off-ramp acceleration. Power delivery is smooth and linear, and the well-bolstered seats keep you settled even during hard cornering. The Q50's power-plant is the same 3.7-liter V-6 mated to a lithium ion battery pack that is also available in Infiniti's bigger M Hybrid.
On start-up, the Q50 is exceedingly quiet — it took me a couple of starts to realize the engine was engaged. Instrumentation, including analog tachometer and speedometer, are well arranged and easy to read. The navigation screen is especially legible in direct sunlight, a rare, but appreciated, touch.
There's something about knowing that the Q50 Hybrid is rated 36 mpg highway (29 city) that makes you want to push the car to it's limits — knowing the price of acceleration isn't too dear.
The steering is incredibly precise, so much so that it demands your attention. There are five driving modes — Standard, Sport, Snow, Eco and Personal. In Personal mode, the Q50 allows you to dial in your own steering and throttle settings.
Although the Q50 is technically the replacement for the fine G37 sports sedan, Infiniti has announced this week it will continue to sell discounted G37s for the foreseable future. Infiniti has been called the "Japanese BMW" and it's clear from the design and execution of the Q50 that the automaker has bench-marked its German competitors.
At $46,255 our Q50 Hybrid test car is one of the more expensive trim levels in the line, but it's also one of those rare hybrids that adds value twice — at the pump, and through better performance on the freeway. Within weeks, there should be plenty of Q50s available for all different pocketbooks.
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Mark Kennedy is the editor of the Times Free Press opinion pages and writes the Sunday "Life Stories" column. He also writes a Saturday automotive column, "Test Drive," for the Business section. For 13 years, Kennedy was features editor of the newspaper, and before that he was the newspaper's first Sunday editor. The Times Free Press Life section won the state press award for Best Community Lifestyles four times during his tenure. Before Chattanooga's newspapers ...
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Thursday, March 4, 2004 Contact: Dave Longo, 202-366-0456 FMCSA 03-04
Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today announced that state officials are being asked to begin enforcement of the new hours-of-service rules starting today (March 4). The hours-of-service regulations put safety limits on the number of hours commercial drivers can work and operate trucks each day.
Since Jan. 4, 2004, the Department's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and state officials have led an aggressive educational enforcement program designed to teach drivers about the new rules and ensure flagrant violations were rigorously enforced. The effort included the distribution of more than a million pieces of literature, countless seminars with the trucking community, and thousands of phone call responses to drivers' questions.
"We finally close the book on World War II-era rules that were too restrictive of drive times and too tolerant of dangerously long workdays," said Secretary Mineta. "The new rules will help drivers earn a good living without having to put their lives on the line."
The Department is encouraging state officials, who conduct the majority of truck checks, to begin enforcement of the hours-of-service rules following the 60-day educational period as they would any other FMCSA safety regulation. States are expected to begin enforcement as soon as their inspectors are fully prepared, just as they would with other road safety rules.
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The Department will continue to monitor feedback from the nation's truckers to decide what additional education is needed, Secretary Mineta said. While initial feedback has been focused on compliance, anecdotal reports show the new hours-of-service rules are contributing to added efficiency within the supply chain by encouraging shippers to load cargo more quickly, Sandberg said.
The new rules represent the first major rewrite of the hours-of-service regulations in over 60 years and attempt to synchronize the drivers' work and rest schedules with the body's circadian rhythm to reduce fatigue and save lives. It is estimated the new rules will save 75 lives and prevent 6,900 crashes annually, saving the American economy $628 million a year. Visit www.fmcsa.dot.gov for information.
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Day 1: Cusco city and surroundings. Cusco and know its history. Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayahuaman Kenko, Puka - Pukara and finally Tambomachay. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 2: Sacred Valley - Cusco. Early morning tour at the Sacred Valley. Starting Pisac, lunch in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and then ending in Chinchero. Night in Cusco
Day 3: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco. Travel by train and know what is the most expect the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, beautifully awesome! Overnight in Cusco.
Day 4: Transfer Hotel - Airport. Breakfast at the Hotel and transfer to airport
3 night hotel in Cusco. 1 night in Aguas Calientes Entrance to all tourist destinations mentioned in the program, including Machu Picchu. Train ticket to Machu Picchu. Bus Ticket Transfers Tourist Bus and Guiding in Group, Professional guide English - Spanish. Lunch Buffet at Sacred Valley - Day 2.
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Welcome and pick up at the airport in Cusco to transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon at about 2:00 pm, pick up from hotel and begin our tour of the city, starting with The Cathedral in Cusco that has on its walls priceless art treasures that are considered by many the most beautiful in South America. Then visit the Koricancha Temple, this beautiful temple was considered sacred by the Incas and Incas that housed priests in charge of worshiping the sun god. We continue our tour to archaeological sites located in and around Cusco ; starting Sacsayhuaman that was built with large stone blocks. It is said that the construction of Sacsayhuaman took more than 50 years, then visit Kenko, Puka - Pukara and finally Tambomachay that was an Inca temple to worship the water. Our tour ends at the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, at approximately 6:00 pm
recommendations: After the Tour CuscoPeru.com recommends a walk through the Plaza de Armas and the surrounding area where you can appreciate the work of craftsmen in Cusco Craft stores, you can also try the famous Peruvian cuisine in the nearby restaurants or you can simply take a rest on a bench in the Plaza de Armas and then take the classic picture to remember all this in a warm environment despite the cold nights of the Cusco. And if you like the night around the square find many clubs and bars full of tourists and locals who expect fun.
Includes: Entrance Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca - Pucara and Tambomachay. Transfers Tourist Bus. Guiding in in Group. Spanish - English speaking guide. Night Hotel in Cusco
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Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Breakfast at the Hotel. At 8:00 am pick up from your hotel and start visiting the Pisac Archaeological center located 45 minutes from Cusco by private transport, Pisac will give you an idea of the advanced knowledge who managed the Inca architecture. Another good reason to visit Pisac is given by its traditional market where you can find some unique and authentic souvenirs. It is best to visit the Pisac market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, because these days there are more artisans who come from other communities to the market, so try to organize this trip these days. At noon we will head to the town of Urubamba where we will enjoy a Lunch buffet where you can enjoy the delicious Peruvian cuisine. In the afternoon we will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo and its magnificent terraces, temples. At the top of the fort after climbing many steps we will see six huge blocks of pink stones, each weighing about 50 tons. Way back to Cusco we will visit the village of Chinchero for his Church, Inca constructions and craft market.
Recommendations: We suggest bringing a small backpack with your camera, bring hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and a water bottle. In Pisac not forget to try the dumplings and take some souvenir crafts. In Urubamba enjoy a delicious buffet lunch invite you to try the rich corn and cheese in the Sacred Valley.
Includes: Entrance-Pisac-Ollantaytambo Chinchero. Transfers Tourist Bus Guiding in in Group. Professional guide English - Spanish Lunch Buffet. Night Hotel in Cusco
No Included: Tips. Other services not mentioned
Breakfast at the Hotel. 5:50 a.m. Early transfer to the train station of Poroy. At 7:00 am We board the train going through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the village of Aguas Calientes in a journey of about 3 hours. In Aguas Calientes we board the bus to the Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu, located high on a mountain. At approximately 11:00 am, our guide will begin the tour for you to know better the history and architecture of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. You will be amazed by the buildings and the natural landscape around Machu Picchu. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and a half. After the tour you have until 2:00 pm to freely go around Machu Picchu In the afternoon at 4:00 pm we board the train to Poroy Station. At approximately 7:00 pm pick up from the station and transferred to your hotel in Cusco. Hours may vary based on the outputs of the trains and the train service you want to use.
Recommendations: Arrive a half hour before the train station in Machu Picchu. we will climb many steps so wear hiking shoes, we suggest you bring a small backpack with your camera, bring hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and a water bottle. After the guided tour you will have free time in Machu Picchu. so enjoy the magical moment appreciating our wonderful, open arms and recharge your energy in Machu Picchu., you can also visit the thermal baths of hot springs.
Includes: Transfer station Cusco - Poroy Station or Ollantaytambo - Cusco Ticktes station Poroy or Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Poroy or Ollantaytambo Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes Entrance to Machu Picchu. Guided Service in Group. Professional guide English - Spanish Night in Cusco
No Included: Tipping - Other services not mentioned
Breakfast at the Hotel. At proper time transfer to airport to board your flight. End of Service with CuscoPeru.com