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News | Science Selection Volume 121 | Issue 10 | October 2013
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/ehp.121-A310
A New Breed of Model: Estimating the Impact of Climate Change on Malaria Transmission
Claudia M. Caruana is a New York–based health and science reporter.
Citation: Caruana CM. 2013. A new breed of model: estimating the impact of climate change on malaria transmission. Environ Health Perspect 121:A310; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.121-A310
News Topics: Climate Change, Infectious Disease, International Environmental Health, Temperature, Weather Processes
Published: 1 October 2013
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Projected Impacts of Climate Change on Environmental Suitability for Malaria Transmission in West Africa
Malaria is a serious global health issue, resulting in an estimated 219 million cases and 660,000 deaths in 2010, many of them in Africa.1 Malaria transmission is tied closely to environmental variables such as rainfall and temperature—even when there's plenty of rainfall to produce breeding pools for the Anopheles mosquitoes that spread malaria, hot temperatures can hamper mosquito development.2 Some early projections predicted that climate change would cause an increase in malaria cases,3 but more recent reports suggest it's more likely that cases will shift in their distribution rather than rise overall.4 In this issue of EHP investigators at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) report their projections, using a new modeling tool, that there probably will not be a significant increase in malaria prevalence in West Africa, even during a worst-case scenario of increased rainfall in the region.5
The authors used the Hydrology, Entomology, and Malaria Transmission Simulator (HYDREMATS) to estimate the impact of climate change on malaria transmission in West Africa. HYDREMATS is a combined hydrology and entomology model of malaria transmission developed at MIT by coauthor Elfatih A.B. Eltahir, a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and former graduate student Arne Bomblies, now an assistant professor at the University of Vermont. The model uses high-resolution data on environmental variables including rainfall, temperature, topography, and soil conditions to model ephemeral breeding pools that form during intense rains. The model also tracks the simulated behavior of individual mosquitoes as they interact with their environment.
The researchers used current climate data to model vectorial capacity, a measure of how efficiently mosquitoes spread malaria. They then looked at climate predictions for the time period 2080–2099 and determined which combination of temperature and rainfall changes corresponded to best- and worst-case scenarios in terms of malaria transmission. They conducted simulations using the best- and worst-case climate projections to predict vectorial capacity under each new scenario. The model did not include changes in malaria transmission due to interventions such as spraying, mosquito netting, and preventive medications.
The northernmost areas studied are currently too dry and warm for effective malaria transmission. According to the model, they could become more suitable only if the climate becomes substantially wetter, but even then high temperatures likely would prohibit sustained transmission. The middle areas are expected to see a decrease in suitability for malaria transmission even under the wettest predictions of future climate. Southern areas could become even more suitable for transmission, but the persistent prevalence of malaria in these areas means a rise in cases is unlikely unless many people immigrate. Therefore, the investigators conclude, it appears unlikely, on the basis of this model, that climate change will increase malaria transmission in West Africa.5
"The main advantage of our malaria transmission model is that it provides a more detailed and direct relationship among environmental variables and malaria transmission than previous models," says coauthor Teresa K. Yamana, a PhD student. "This is especially true for rainfall, because the timing of rain is just as important as the amount of rain. For example, more puddles form if there's a big storm compared to if the same amount of rain falls over the course of several days."
Another strength of the study is its consideration of a wide range of climate predictions. Yamana explains that climate impact studies may be based on the climate predictions of a single model without knowing whether that model accurately represents the region of interest. Others average the predictions made by multiple models, but this is not a good strategy in the case of West Africa: "Half of the predictions say the climate will be wetter, half say it will be drier,6" she says, "so the average is something close to no change in rainfall—this could end up being very far from the truth."
Jonathan Patz, director of the Global Health Institute at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is impressed by the researchers' modeling because it "included a range of best- and worst-case scenarios to avoid bias. They also considered both temperature and rainfall, essential for malaria estimates." He says, "Their findings are consistent with expectations that temperature projections alone explain only a part of malaria risk, and disease risk will considerably depend on rainfall and other environmental factors, particularly hydrological dynamics that vary by location."
References and Notes
1. WHO. Malaria. Fact sheet No. 94. Geneva, Switzerland:World Health Organization (reviewed March 2013). Available: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs094/en [accessed 20 September 2013].
2. Impoinvil DE, et al. Constant temperature and time period effects on Anopheles gambiae egg hatching. J Am Mosq Control Assoc 23(2):124–130 (2007); http://dx.doi.org/10.2987/8756-971X(2007)23[124:CTATPE]2.0.CO;2.
3. Martens W, et al. Potential impact of global climate change on malaria risk. Environ Health Perspect 103(5):458–464 (1995); http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1523278/.
4. Ermert V, et al. The impact of regional climate change on malaria risk due to greenhouse forcing and land-use changes in tropical Africa. Environ Health Perspect 120(1):77–84 (2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1103681.
5. Yamana TK, Eltahir EAB. Projected impacts of climate change on environmental suitability for malaria transmission in West Africa. Environ Health Perspect 121(10):1179–1186 (2013); http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1206174.
6. Models predicting a wetter climate include CCSM3 (National Center for Atmospheric Research) and ECHO-G (Meteorological Institute of the University of Bonn/Meteorological Research Institute of the Korea Meteorological Administration/Model and Data Group). Models predicting a drier future include GFDL-CM2.0 (U.S. Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory) and MIROC3.2 (medres) (Center for Climate System Research, University of Tokyo/National Institute for Environmental Studies/Frontier Research Center for Global Change, Chance, Japan Agency for Marine–Earth Science and Technology).
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Do Investors Forecast Fat Firms? Evidence from the Gold Mining Industry
AbstractConventional economic theory assumes that firms always minimize costs given the output they produce. News articles and interviews with executives, however, indicate that firms from time to time engage in cost-cutting exercises. One popular belief is that firms cut costs when they are in economic distress, and grow fat when they are relatively wealthy. We explore this hypothesis by studying the response of the stock market values of gold mining companies to changes in gold prices. The value of a cost-minimizing, profit-maximizing firm is convex in the price of a competitively supplied input or output, but we find that the stock values of many gold mining companies are concave in the price of gold. We show that this is consistent with fat accumulation when a firm grows wealthy. We then address a number of potential alternative explanations and discuss where fat in these companies might reside.
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- Severin Borenstein & Joseph Farrell, 2007. "Do investors forecast fat firms? Evidence from the gold-mining industry," RAND Journal of Economics, RAND Corporation, vol. 38(3), pages 626-647, 09.
- Borenstein, Severin & Farrell, Joseph, 2006. "Do Investors Forecast Fat Firms? Evidence from the Gold Mining Industry," Competition Policy Center, Working Paper Series qt4h02v1jp, Competition Policy Center, Institute for Business and Economic Research, UC Berkeley.
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- G3 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance
- L2 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior
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In Feb my best friend Nicole came to visit and one thing she made mention of me several times since is how NICE it was to sleep on my mattress. She didn't wake up once and was comfortable all night long. It's true, having a great mattress is something that we all should have but often neglect due to price. We also get stuck in this rut of never purchasing a new one or even considering that the ones we have may be old, or broken, or not great for our every changing bodies.
But what about the littlest people in our family?
When Phoenyx was about to be born I spent a lot of time working on his bedroom. I put up curtains, murals, specialty bedding but when it came to his mattress, I just ran to Target and purchased a middle of the road. Honestly I spent more time figuring out what sheets to put on then researching a brand that would be great for his growing body.
Then Colgate, maker of the Nuzzle Snuze mattresses, reached out to me and asked if Phoenyx would be interested in a sample to test out. I had noticed him waking up earlier and earlier and going to bed later and later so I said sure. Who knows, right?
What is the Nuzzle Snuze Chik-A-Dee?
The Nuzzle Snuze Chik-A-Dee is as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside. The eco-friendly AirWeave material is 100% recycled and recyclable. The spun matrix design allows air to flow freely through the material keeping your baby more comfortable. The Chik-A-Dee is 5" thick, lightweight for easy sheet changes and certified safe. It fits in all standard American cribs and is a beautiful addition to any nursery. It also make a stunning gift for any expecting parents.
- • AirWeave technology promoting airflow
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Why is a GREAT mattress important for kids?
Think about it. Kids spend 70% of their lives as infants in their bed growing and toddles, 50%. A child spends up to their first 5 years of their life sitting on, sleeping on, and playing on a mattress. You wouldn't buy shoes that don't fit them, so why settle for a mattress that doesn't fit them?
I see all sorts of Brand name Kid Mattresses, are those better?
Here is what Colgate says on their FAQ page:
Most consumers are unaware that many crib mattresses with brand names identical to those found on national adult mattresses are not made by the same companies. They are usually just names licensed by, or shared with, a crib mattress manufacturer from the adult mattress company so that they can take advantage of the name recognition to increase sales. Another tactic by questionable manufacturers is to buys its foam on the close out market. It feels heavy and firm, but it doesn't hold up over time because it's a type of foam that is not designed for crib mattresses. It's very important to choose a reputable manufacturer.
Now onto our impressions.
When we first got the mattress, Phoenyx was down for a nap. When he woke up I opened it and asked him to try it out. He is 2.5 years old. Here is his opinion on video.
Now mine:
Simply put I had no idea how bad our $89 mattress from Target was till I got a really good one. Here is a picture of me just now standing on it. You can see the massive difference in the pressure.
Here is a side by side picture. It was actually hard to balance evenly because my foot was sinking so badly into his old mattress.
It just wasn't holding me.
I can feel the springs in the Munchin Baby on the bottom of my feet and nothing in the Nuzzle Snuze. That means that Phoenyx has been feeling the springs. It's no wonder he has been waking up repeatedly as he grows. As he got heavier, those springs were digging into his little body!
Has a better mattress improved his sleep?
Without a doubt yes. For a while I thought he was just giving up his naps. They were limiting to an hour. The day after I got this mattress his naps went back to 2.5-3 hours long.
Now when I crawl into his bed (yep, sometimes I get in that crib to snuggle on him), we can both lay there and nothing pokes into our back! On one hand I am sad that he has spent 2.5 years of his life on a mattress I thought was OK, but on the other I can say now I know and pass the knowledge on.
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If you want to learn more about how a better mattress can improve the bedtime and nap time life of your child, visit Colgate Kids. To learn more or purchase the same mattress we tested, head to Nuzzle Snuze here. You can also connect in social media via Twitter or Facebook. While I am not a representative for Colgate, I am happy to answer any personal questions you may have on our experience with the Nuzzle Snuze.
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Just believe in one thing: what you need you will get. The giver is somebody else, so don't demand love. When you demand love you are destroying love ...
In a practical and immediate way, what can we do to combat terrorism? Can people say special mantras or prayers to help erase the horrible violence?
We need to bring unity in diversity. Terrorism is just lack a of education in spirituality. the root cause is that and it has to be nipped at the bud. Schools and colleges should have a broad spectrum of knowledge. Every child should know a little bit a ...
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I have no experience of a soul mate.
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Babes, being gay NEVER is NOT OKAY! It doesn't matter, if you love girls or boys, because not your gender, sex matter, FEELINGS MATTER. Your GOOD HEART. TRUE LOVE to someone. For me LOVE DOESN'T HAVE GENDER. LOVE IS LOVE, Babes, and if you love your best friend? Then there's NO ONE on the whole wide world, who has ANY RIGHTS to say something BAD about that! It's your life, your feelings, be faithful to your heart, be comfortable with this, whom you love and never let anyone to push you away from that! Because only following your heart, you're able to be faithful to your feels, your wants and your needs! Not only when I speak about love and sex, but when I speak about everything, what 'makes' you - THE VERY YOU.
To be honest, I don't know, if you're lesbian and you're into your best friend, I'm not you, I don't 'sit' into your head and heart, Hon… If you feel that way? Then it's all good, but I think you need to give yourself some time to figure out, if you really are into girls, or it's just that your best friend is someone so special and unique, so close to your heart, that you feel a bit confused by all the feels deep down your heart. I love my best friend, she's the best and she means world to me, but it doesn't make me gay. I don't crave her, I don't find her attractive to me (sorry Babe, you know you're the most beautiful person all over the world <3), she doesn't 'work' for me in any sexual/love/affection way. I love her, but as my sister, my best friend, my person. There's no sexual/love/relationship vibes involved. Even I'd do anything to her. But that's it. Is it the same for you? Or you find your best friend truly attractive for you? And you wish you could touch her, kiss her? Like a girl? Not just your friend? I think it's something, you need to figure out on your own, listening to your heart…
Like I said, I'm not lesbian, but maybe between my followers is someone, who can say something more, about discovering who you're and whom you crave, especially, when we speak about loving someone the same gender, since I always was into boys; they fascinated me, I competed with them, looked up at them. When I was growing up, I had my first crushes, first love, first sexual vibes, nees, wants. So I've always somehow knew, that I'm into boys. They work for me, I want boys, I fall for boys. But if you till now always felt the same and now thanks to your best friend you feel like you could be into girls? Then you should really give yourself some time to figure things out. Because as I said, it's maybe the fact she's so close to you, that "messes" with your heart and head. You need to aks your own heart, what kind of feels you have toward her, if you love her as your best friend, or you can imagine yourself with her, you want to be with her, you want to be her girlfriend, not 'just' friend…
You're still such a young girlie, there's still so much before you, you know? Don't make any kind of pressure on yourself, don't stress yourself up. You're teenager, a really young one and there's still few years to figure out whom you're, what you want, what you need. Don't make any pressure on yourself, explore, find your own path and follow it, okay? And no matter, if you love girls or boys?
YOU'RE YOUR VERY OWN. VERY BEAUTIFUL SELF. BECAUSE YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL PERSON. Sex? Gender? Your preferences? DON'T DEFINE YOU. YOUR HEART, MIND AND SOUL DO! Please, remember about that, okay? And if you're going to ever need someone to talk with? I'm here! Take care, Hon, okay? xoxo
Maybe it's going to help some of you somehow too, so whenever you feel you need to talk? Message me, please & I'll try to do my best! <3
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Also known as the Filipino Market, it backs onto the South China Sea, just to the south of Kota Kinabalu's central wholesale and fresh market and it doesn't reach its full momentum until the sun has long dipped below the horizon.
The tarpaulined affair has dozens upon dozens of merchants preparing everything from satay and chicken wings to just about every variety of seafood that springs to mind. While the chicken wings are as catastrophically fattening as they are delicious, the real deal here is the seafood.
Kota Kinabalu sits just outside the western extremity of the "Coral Triangle", a region recognised as a global centre of marine biodiversity that covers almost six million kilometres and is sometimes known as the Amazon of the seas. As rich as it is fragile, the region has a wealth of sealife unlike anywhere else in Southeast Asia and those new to the market will be taken aback by the size of the fish you see here. As we walked between the stalls we can't say we didn't feel the catch on display was rapacious, but that didn't stop us from sampling a meal. If you've better moral fibre than us, stick to the chicken wings — they're great.
As with any night market, wander till you see what you like and start pointing and picking. Most vendors will have someone around with enough English to take an order, and they'll generally be able to suggest the best way to prepare different seafood.
The meal will be prepared right in front of you. While taking photos is generally no problem, always ask beforehand. There is table seating, sometimes communal behind most of the kitchens. Drinks, mostly non-alcoholic, are available at each stall.
While we found little price variation from stall to stall, be sure to be clear on exactly what everything will cost before you order it — just to avoid any misunderstandings at the end of the meal. This applies to vegetables and rice as well.
And don't forget to grab some chicken wings on the way out.]]>
So what can you expect during Ramadan on Langkawi? We've covered travelling during Ramadan in Southeast generally, and on Langkawi, while there may be some minor inconveniences, the plusses well outweigh the minuses. Most restaurants and shops will be open as usual, with the exception of many of the Malay restaurants, which will be either closed entirely across the festival or only open at sunset, extending their normal hours of operation into the wee hours of the morning. Despite the odd hours, visitors can expect to have the opportunity to eat more tasty Malaysian treats than are usually available, because food is the party favour of the month and a daily feast ensues from sunset to often times sunrise.
Roadside hawkers of all shapes and sizes set up shop during Ramadan, with one of the more popular items for sale being colourful mixtures of sugar cane (tabu) juice, the break fast (berbuka puasa) beverage of choice. Spot a field of sugar cane and you can expect to find purveyors busy chopping and juicing hours before sunset in anticipation of the evening rush.
While Langkawi has a night market seven days a week, during Ramadan two much larger and festive ones set up for the month, one in Kuah and the other near the international airport. There you will find anything and everything for sale, from fireworks to ayam bakar (barbecue chicken).
Many restaurants will run buffet specials throughout the month at very affordable prices, while hotels and guesthouses on Langkawi may also have discounted rates. Be warned though that places fill up over the two-day Hari Raya celebration, so book well in advance if you'll be on the island then — check Agoda for discounted online rates for Langkawi.
One of the slight downsides to Ramadan is that hotel and service staff may not be as enthusiastic about customer service as usual. Fasting for many means no water nor food and weeks of that can take a toll on even the most stalwart of employees. A little patience and a smile will be appreciated.
And do note that during Ramadan and Hari Raya the ferries and mainland bus services usually have some changes to their normal schedules.
A visit to Langkawi and other parts of Malaysia during Ramadan can be an interesting cultural experience for those unfamiliar with this celebration of Muslim culture. Ramadan brings out the spirit of giving and many Muslims in Langkawi hold "open house" throughout the month, where friends as well as travellers may be invited to join in the celebrations.]]>
Are you a beach bum?
If you're primarily looking for slow time spent lazing on a beach, with some afternoon watersports and the occasional cocktail thrown in, then Langkawi wins hands down. It has, by far, the better beaches of the two islands. Plus it is surrounded by a cluster of other smaller islands that can be visited on day snorkelling and diving trips. Even without leaving the main island there are plenty of beaches to choose from — from Cenang to the more isolated and almost lovely Tanjung Rhu.
Penang's beaches on the other hand are really quite ordinary. Batu Ferringhi is seriously overrated and while there are a few other strips of sand on the island, Penang just isn't in the same league as Langkawi when it comes to beaches.
Langkawi 1; Penang 0.
Are you a food lover?
What's the point of having great beaches if there's nowhere decent to eat? Penang, and in particular Georgetown with its strong Chinese influence, excels when it comes to food. We can't recall ever having an ordinary meal here (never ever have the guesthouse breakfast!) which isn't something we can say for Langkawi. Georgetown boasts fantastic street food and there are also excellent Georgetown food walks and cooking classes that the culinarily inclined will want to savour.
Langkawi's food scene is far more a meld of Malay and tourist fare — and none of it done especially well. We're not saying you won't have a decent meal here — you will — it's just that it's as likely to be a pizza at a beachfront bar as a steaming plate of street food.
Langkawi 1; Penang 1.
Are you a culture vulture?
Langkawi's history is wrapped in legend and mystery — of which today there is precious little evidence. Skull Sand beach isn't littered with skulls — though the sand is nice. Langkawi was the first part of Southeast Asia to rise from the sea (some 500,000,000 years ago) but, well, there's just a big (and impressive) mountain today.
Penang, on the other hand, is a living museum, with a rich culture you can observe and, to an extent in Georgetown, participate in. While it fights an ongoing battle with culturally challenged developers who'd seemingly like to demolish and concrete over half the old city, the heart of this area is an intriguing area to explore — and that's before we even get to the real museums. Langkawi has some museums, but Penang wins this race.
Langkawi 1; Penang 2.
Are you an outdoor enthusiast?
When it comes to outdoor pursuits — be it mangrove exploring, jungle trekking, waterfall hiking, snorkelling, diving or even banana boating, Langkawi wins on all counts. Langkawi's cable car is simply breathtaking and we'd say that alone makes Langkawi worth visiting.
Penang has its botanical and spice gardens and Penang Hill of course, but it is not an outdoor enthusiast's playground.
Langkawi 2; Penang 2.
Are you a honeymooner?
Ahh, this is a difficult call. Both islands have terrific upper-end properties that would ideally fit with a romantic honeymoon. In Georgetown, Love Lane remains one of our favourites, while for a more resort style hideaway, the Datai on Langkawi's rugged jungly north coast delivers the goods. For those looking for a more affordable romantic spell, both islands also have options that fit the bill. We've covered some of our favourite places to stay in Georgetown here and Langkawi has plenty of comfortable flashpacker options. We'll call this a draw.
Langkawi 3; Penang 3.
Are you a budget traveller?
We think that Langkawi unfairly has a "package tourist resort" reputation, when in practice it's no more resorty than any other popular island in Southeast Asia. That said, if you're on a tight budget, Penang is where it is at — it boasts cheaper rooms, cheaper food and it's cheap to get around on. Langkawi costs a little more in almost all respects, but as it is a duty free island, you can pick up some mighty affordable booze. If you're on a tight budget we'd say visit Penang and save your pennies for a beach fix on the Perhentians (season allowing).
Langkawi 2; Penang 3.
In summary
Overall, the decision really depends on you and what your priorities are. Or just make the whole thing easier and prolong your stay by another week!
Visiting Penang over the Lunar New Year period is something of a mixed blessing. On the one hand, traffic over the first two or three days can be an absolute nightmare as people take to the roads to call on family and friends. To add to travellers' woes, hotels and restaurants hike up their prices, flights to and from the island are more expensive and many of the Chinese cafes and shops close for several days.
On the other hand, you get to see Georgetown at its most vibrant, dressed up to the nines with decorations, and ringing to the evocative sounds of firecrackers and lion dancers' drums. You can also watch traditional cultural performances in the streets, gaze up at enough fireworks to launch Penang island itself into the sky and, with any luck, see more than a few dancing lions.
Much like Christmas, this celebration is a family affair and on New Year's Eve (January 31, 2014) people visit the clan houses and temples to pay homage to their ancestors before gathering in their homes for the annual reunion dinner. This normally takes the form of a huge feast, when children, teenagers and unmarried adults are also given ang pau (red packets containing money) by older family members.
Over the following few days, there is a flurry of parties and open houses, and a whole lot more food. If you are lucky enough to have friends or family in Penang who celebrate Lunar New Year then you may get to experience much of this first-hand, but if not, don't despair — enough goes on in the streets for you to be able to get a real flavour of the celebrations.
To see some seriously sumptious decorations, head over to the Kek Lok Si Temple in Ayer Itam, the largest Buddhist temple complex in Malaysia, which has a nightly Display of Lights between January 26 and February 27 (19:00 until midnight) in celebration of this special time of year. Alternatively, the streets of central Georgetown are bedecked with red lanterns, which glow particularly photogenically at night, and surrounding the front doors of many of the shophouses you will see traditional hanging red cloths, symbolising joy, virtue, truth and sincerity.
If you're new to the concept of the lion dance, you can almost certainly catch performances ad hoc around Georgetown. Troupes of dancers and drummers on open trucks will be doing the rounds of houses and businesses on New Year's Day (Saturday February 1), scaring away bad spirits and ushering in luck and prosperity for the coming year. Otherwise, why not go to one of the scheduled performances listed at the bottom of this page.
Meanwhile, to catch cultural performances, traditional Chinese costumes, martial arts demonstrations, folk music, a lantern exhibition, Chinese orchestral works, games, sketches, dragon dances and lion dances on stilts, check out the Chinese New Year Cultural and Heritage Celebration 2014. This will be held from 15:00 on Sunday February 2 in Lebuh Bishop, Lebuh Pantai, Lebuh Gereja, Lebuh Penang and Lebuh King, and is a great chance to experience traditional Chinese culture against the backdrop of one of the world's best preserved Chinese heritage towns.
For something really unusual, it is well worth making time to join in the Hokkien New Year festivities, which are held on the eighth day of Chinese New Year (Saturday February 8) at the famous Chew Jetty between 19:00 and midnight. Many centuries ago, Penang's Hokkien ancestors had to miss the first day of New Year when they hid in a sugar cane plantation to escape oppression by the imperial army. They emerged unharmed eight days later, when they were finally able to celebrate, and since the date coincides with the birthday of Jade Emperor God, offerings of red cakes, pineapples, bottles of whiskey and, of course, sugar cane are made in his honour. This is a great chance to see a unique Penang celebration and, of course, more fireworks and lions.
Rounding off the fortnight, the fifteenth and final day of Chinese New Year (Saturday February 15) is known as Chap Goh Meh. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, this was when unmarried Chinese women were escorted by their families through the streets of Penang and down to the shoreline, where they would throw tangerines into the sea in order to bring luck in finding a husband. The tradition is still continued today and if you head down to Gurney Drive or the Esplanade, you will see tangerines bobbing around in the shallow waters.
Lion dance performances
* Traditional Acrobatic Southern Lion Dance: January 31, 15:00-15:30, Straits Quay
* Dragon Dance and Traditional Acrobatic Southern Lion Dance: February 2, 19:30, New World Park
* Penang Chinese New Year Cultural & Heritage Celebration: February 2, from 15:00, Lebuh Pantai
* Photo courtesy of Penang Global Tourism.]]>
Of course, there is a serious side to Thaipusam, which is dedicated as a day of thanksgiving to the Lord Subramaniam. Pilgrims turn out in their thousands to join the procession between the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple on central Georgetown's Street of Harmony to the Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple on Waterfall Road, not far from the Botanic Gardens. For Hindus, this is a time of purification, abstinence and dedication, and as well as eating only vegetarian food, devotees may also refrain from sex, swearing and drinking as a mark of respect.
The procession is gloriously colourful and becomes progressively more boisterous. Traffic in the north-eastern corner of the island quite literally comes to a standstill to make way for floats bearing the statues of Hindu gods, including an ornate silver chariot reserved for Subramaniam. They are followed by pilgrims, dressed in red and gold and carrying offerings of milk in silver and brass pots balanced on their heads, make their way barefoot through the streets.
In Georgetown, people smash coconuts in the path of the chariots as both an offering to Subramaniam and to symbolise purity, the shattering of one's ego and self-realisation. As it leaves central Georgetown and reaches the suburbs, the procession passes along Jalan Anson and Jalan Macalister before ending up on Jalan Utama, which is lined by all manner of colourful stalls, from which you can pick up delicious Indian snacks and curries, refreshing lassies or even get your fortune read. This is where the party really gets started and a fantastic carnival atmosphere pervades the air.
If you want to follow in the paths of the pilgrims, you can make your way up to the Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple and climb the hill to the relatively new Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Kovil, which is perched on the hill above and is dedicated to Subramaniam himself. This is where devotees leave offerings of fruit, flowers, incense and – of course – milk, which is used to bathe the statue of the god and flows freely through the kovil at busy times.
Perhaps the most enduring image from Penang's Thaipusam celebrations, however, are the men who pierce their cheeks or lips with rather terrifying arrows, and who attach huge ornamental structures known as kavadi to their bodies, using hooks and spikes. This is done as an act of penance, but is apparently completely painless, since the devotee must go into a state of semi-trance. More importantly for the squeamish spectator, the act of piercing is completely blood-free, although you may want to seek the advice of a medical professional before you attempt it yourself.
The festivities start on the eve of Thaipusam, Thursday January 16, when the main procession makes its way through Georgetown to the Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple, reaching its destination at around midnight. On Friday January 17, Thaipusam itself, you can catch hundreds of pierced devotees carrying kavadi up to the hillside kovil, and for keen photographers, every single moment offers another picture opportunity. The smells and sounds are so evocative of the great Indian sub-continent that you may temporarily forget that you are in Southeast Asia.
Penang gets very busy over Thaipusam so if you are on the roads, don't plan on getting anywhere particularly fast. The southwestern end of Jalan Bagan Jermal is completely closed, as is most of Jalan Utama, throughout the entire two-day period, and the procession route will be out of bounds on the afternoon of Thursday.
Traffic heading towards the island on the bridge will also be very heavy and there are normally traffic jams and delays on many of the main roads due to the influx of cars and people. On the plus side, the Penang ferry will operate around the clock from January 16 to 18, and there will be 10 special shuttle buses operating between the main jetty terminal and the top of Jalan Burma, from where you can walk to the heart of the action.]]>
As a general rule, and as you would expect of the region, it is hot and humid almost all the time in Penang and the average year-round temperature is a fairly steady 28 degrees. However, things really heat up in February and early March. The extra few degrees, accompanied by the humidity, can make extended wandering around Georgetown a little hard-going unless you stick to early morning or late afternoon. At the same time, however, these months are normally blessed with cloudless blue skies, and this offers great photo opportunities. There is also very little rain at this time, so this may swing the balance for you.
On the subject of rain, you also need to take account of the monsoon which, on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia, rears its rather damp and ugly head between May and early November. At either end of this period, May and October are the two wettest months, with 25 and 39 centimetres of rain respectively, and there is an increased chance of general dampness in the intervening months. This is not to say that it rains all day, every day between June and September, but the skies are definitely greyer. On the plus side, however, the temperatures are lower and the humidity less oppressive.
December and January are considered a good time to visit weather-wise, since it's not too hot but there's plenty of sun. However, be warned that like elsewhere in the world, the weather patterns in Malaysia over the last few years have been unpredictable, to say the least, so the above should only serve as a general guideline. One final thing to consider is that any time between April and June, Malaysia can suffer badly from haze caused by deforestation in Sumatra and Borneo. Apart from ruining your chances of taking any form of landscape photography, the air can also be pretty nasty to breathe.
Tourist season
It stands to reason that the months with the best weather attract the most tourists and December and January are very much high season in Penang. Christmas and New Year are always very busy, making things very lively in the hostels and bars over this period. However, it also means that there are fewer opportunities to enjoy quiet moments strolling around Georgetown because you have to share the streets with throngs of tourists, and accommodation prices can shoot up as much as 20 percent.
At the opposite end of the scale, low season falls between May and October, so if you don't mind risking rain you can get some much better deals at the hotels and hostels, although if you are keen on meeting fellow travellers this is not, perhaps, the best time to come to Penang.
Penang's diverse community means that just about every religious festival you can think of is celebrated here, and this can be a very good reason for making your visit coincide. Joining the crowds during colourful and chaotic Thaipusam celebrations, or experiencing dragon dances, Chinese opera and puppet shows over Chinese New Year, can really make your visit and give you a completely different insight into the varied culture of the island. Popular festival dates in 2014 include Thaipusam (January 17), Chinese New Year (January 31 and February 1), Wesak (May 13), Hari Raya or Eid al-Fitr (July 28 and 29), Hungry Ghosts Festival (September) and Nine Emperor Gods Festival (November).
At the same time, some of these festival periods get extremely busy and attract lots of tourists, which makes accommodation less available and more expensive. The traffic on the island is also notoriously bad at any time of year, but especially on festival days, which may well interrupt your travel plans. Finally, at Chinese New Year, many shops and restaurants across the island close down entirely, as people go home to spend time with their families, which can leave parts of Georgetown feeling a bit dead.
Our pick
We reckon timing your visit in February or late November/early December makes a lot of sense, since you can take advantage of some of the island's best weather, there are enough other travellers around to make Georgetown slightly more lively, and you can avoid high season prices. If by any chance it rains, be assured that there is still plenty to do and if all else fails, you can always just spend a day eating your way through Penang's famous cuisine.
The most important thing to understand about Penang is that although it is a tropical island, it is not an archetypal deserted paradise. Some areas, particularly the east and north coasts, are heavily developed and urbanised, and the pollution and swarms of jellyfish in the surrounding seas make swimming and snorkelling a less-than-appealing option. Although there are a few nice beaches to be found, the main resort of Batu Ferringhi is neither particularly beautiful nor lively, and could never rival the Thai islands a bit further north, so this is probably not the place to come for a party-packed week-long beach holiday.
That said, there is plenty to recommend Penang, and depending on what you want to get out of your visit, you might well find yourself adding extra days to your itinerary. Here are some suggestions for how to prioritise your sightseeing for the time you have available.
One day
Penang is only a three-hour ferry ride or 20-minute flight from Langkawi, so it is perfectly possible to do an overnight trip from there, or else make a stop-off on the road from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur. A day is enough to give you a taste of Georgetown's unique culture, architecture and food, and to take in highlights including the famous clan house temples, the clan jetties, the Street of Harmony and Little India. Make some time to chill out at one of the trendy cafes on Lebuh Muntri in order to soak up the atmosphere of the bustling old town, and check out Red Garden Hawker Centre on Lebuh Leith (open daily from 17:00) or Joo Hooi Cafe to sample the best of Penang's dishes, including char kway teow and Penang laksa.
Two days
Staying a couple of nights will give you the chance to explore more of Georgetown and perhaps take in some of the museums. The Peranakan Museum and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion provide a taste of what life was like for the wealthy Chinese community during Penang's tin-rush heyday in the 19th century. Alternatively, why not hire a bike, tandem or even a buggy and check out the street art trail or simply take some time to observe daily life in the town's narrow backstreets.
Three to five days
A longer stay will allow you to take things a bit easier and perhaps give you the chance to enjoy Georgetown's burgeoning cafe culture, including Daily Dose, Mews Cafe, Mugshot Cafe, China House and Cozy in the Rocket (the latter two are both on Lebuh Pantai, near the junction with Lebuh Armenian). You will also have plenty of time to venture out of Georgetown, so this is a good opportunity to do a day trip to Ayer Itam to explore the bustling street market and visit nearby Penang Hill and the famous Kek Lok Si temple, or else head up to Teluk Bahang to the National Park, where you can trek through the jungle to find unspoilt beaches. In the same area, families will also enjoy the Butterfly Farm, and for the energetic, why not let off some steam at Escape eco-friendly theme park. You could also head up to Batu Ferringhi for some relaxing beach time and an array of water sports, or get a day pass to the popular Park Royal hotel to use the pools, waterslides and sun-loungers.
Six days or more
By day six, you will probably have exhausted most of the island's major attractions but if you find yourself staying on Penang for this long, the chances are you will already have been seduced by Georgetown and its vibrant yet laidback community. There is so much to experience, so it's worth taking time to walk around, observe and submerse yourself in it all.
Celebrations in Georgetown kick off at the Esplanade Park (next to Fort Cornwallis on Lebuh Light) from 20:00. As Penang's official NYE Countdown, PG2014 features over four hours of dancing competitions and popular Malaysian singing acts on the outdoor stage, as well as games, contests, lucky draws and a whole bevy of banging fireworks when the clock strikes midnight. This is sponsored by the Penang state government, so expect a big, family affair – last year's crowd topped 100,000. The entertainment is a great way to experience Malaysian pop culture, and the fireworks are some of the best in town. Entry is free and you can come and go as you please, but if you come early and six hours seems a bit too much, you can always duck out for dinner and drinks in Georgetown and return for the grand finale.
The other family-friendly hotspot in Penang this New Year is Straits Quay, whose Masquerade Party will appeal to all ages. Don a mask and head down to this popular marina-side mall to enjoy roaming street performers, street art activities, live music on the floating stage, masquerade dance performances and, of course, plenty of fireworks at the turn of the year. There is a wide variety of restaurants and bars to choose from, to suit all ages, moods and pockets, and many offer outside seating from which you can enjoy the entertainment and the views of the yachts in the quay. The festivities start at 18:00 and if you spend more than 50 ringgit in one receipt at any of the outlets, you can claim a free mask (while stocks last).
For something a little more upbeat it is worth checking out nearby Precinct 10 (Jalan Tanjung Tokong; T: 04 263 7888), where you can drink and dance away the first few hours of 2014 at any of the three popular bars: Cuvee (T: 012 421 8486) is a sleek, designer-chic establishment populated by whisky-fuelled tribes of Penang's privileged twenty-somethings, while Nueve (T: 012 421 8486) and Soho Gastropub (T: 04 890 6617) attract a mixed crowd of party-goers and pump out the beats well into the night.
Not to be outdone, the fashionably modern and extremely upmarket G Hotel (Gurney Drive; T: 04 370 7000) is hosting its very own event this year. The Loungelicious NYE Party in the main foyer is centred around the hotel's epically long bar, which will be serving up wines and cocktails to Penang's great and good. With a live band and international DJs playing from 21:00 to 03:00, this is sure to be one of the island's most sophisticated parties, and tickets cost 60 ringgit (plus service and taxes) per person, to include two drinks and a party pack.
Of course, if it's a good old-fashioned laidback pub/bar/club-crawl you're after, then you really can't go wrong with a walk down Georgetown's Upper Penang Road, a pedestrianised haven of all things alcoholic. The chances are you may not even make the whole length of the street, there are so many bars to choose from, but whatever state of inebriation you end up in, you will no doubt enjoy the lively, celebratory atmosphere. If you fancy dancing off the alcohol, check out perennial favourite, Slippery Senoritas (Lot B3A, 2 Upper Penang Road; T: 04 263 6868), which is a lot less sleazy than it sounds and is sure to get your 2014 off to an auspicious start.]]>
Straits Quay
This popular marina-side mall north of Georgetown undoubtedly wins the award for Penang's most bizarre Christmas tree. Although you might argue it more closely resembles an egg, it is nevertheless one of the most impressive decorations in Penang and the larger-than-life candy canes, startled reindeer and slightly scary fairies that surround it complete the 'Enchanted Christmas' theme. It forms the focus for many a festive event during weekends throughout December, includi ng carolling 17:00 on December 7, 14 and 21) and special appearances and photo sessions with Santa (all day on December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 and 25). You can also get crafty in Santa's workshop (14:00-16:00 on December 8, 15, 21 and 22). Even without the events, the piped carols and bustling weekend atmosphere should help to raise your Christmas spirits.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
It's difficult to imagine anywhere more traditionally 'Christmas-y' than the E&O Hotel and every year since 1885 it has upheld the spirit of the season by really going to town with the festivities. An immaculately decorated tree, commendably realistic holly garlands and rousing carols greet you as you enter the foyer and in the lounges and restaurants the traditional decorations, set against the background of colonial splendour, evoke images of a traditional Victoriana Yuletide and make you feel a bit like you are on the set of period drama Christmas special. You don't have to be staying here in order to take a look inside the foyer, and if you would like to venture further, you could always indulge in a little pre-Christmas gluttony and treat yourself to an expensive but highly delicious cream tea, including sandwiches, cakes and scones, in the seasonally decked-out 1885 restaurant (56 ringgit per person, plus service and tax).
Gurney Plaza
Not to be eclipsed by Gurney Paragon, its sparkly new shopping mall neighbour, Gurney Plaza still flies the festive flag for Penang and is a perennial favourite in the build-up to Christmas. As well as a glittering array of lights and decorations, it ramps up the revelry by pumping out Christmas hits and offering an array of events and entertainment throughout December. This year, the all-singing, all-dancing Christmas musical spectacular, in the main atrium, will be staged daily at 14:00 and 18:00 from December 14 to 24 and look out for special visits by Santa over weekends throughout December.
Christmas feasts
Turkey dinners don't feature particularly highly in Penang's restaurants, but there are nevertheless a few options for traditional Christmas fare.
At the 1885 Restaurant in the E&O Hotel, you can indulge in a traditional six-course pig-out, including turkey and all the trimmings, Christmas pudding plus a wide variety of other options from the fine-dining menu. Dinner on December 24 and 25 is 268 ringgit per person (plus service and taxes), and for some extra Christmas spirit, you can also opt for a selection of different wines with each course (368++ ringgit). Meanwhile, the family-friendly lunch on Christmas Day is 168++/78++ ringgit for adults/children, including soft drinks and juices.
Expat favourite Healey Mac's Irish Bar, in Straits Quay, will also be celebrating in style. If it's a friendly atmosphere you're after, you will definitely find it here, and as well as serving up a great range of wines and beers, including draught Guiness and Kilkenny's, they also lay on a pretty fine spread. The food is good at any time of the year, and the special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menu includes a turkey roast, a glass of mulled wine on arrival and a shot of sambucca to wash it all down with, for 120++ ringgit per person.
Finally, why not head down to the beach for Christmas and indulge in a buffet at the Lone Pine Hotel in Batu Ferringhi. The food isn't necessarily traditional but the opportunity to over-indulge certainly is, with a wide variety of options both Western and Eastern. Dinner on Christmas Eve and Day is 128++ ringgit per person, which includes unlimited wine, beer and fruit punch, while the family lunch on Christmas Day is 88++ ringgit per person and includes as much non-alcoholic punch as you can drink – though, being Christmas, you may want to raid their well-stocked bar for something a bit stronger.
You can find more suggestions for things to do here, so whether you are you a planning a full-on itinerary of celebrations, or simply want to mark the occasion quietly, there is no lack of options for having yourself a merry Christmas in Penang.Straits Quay Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang 10470 Tanjong Tokong T: 04 891 8000 Eastern and Oriental Hotel 10 Lebuh Farquhar, Georgetown T: 04 222 2000 Gurney Plaza Plaza Gurney 170-06-01 Persiaran Gurney, Georgetown T: 04 228 1111 1885 Restaurant Eastern and Oriental Hotel 10 Lebuh Farquhar, Georgetown T: 04 222 2000 Healey Mac's Irish Bar Ground Floor 3A – G – 9 Straits Quay Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjong Tokong T: 04 890 3477 Lone Pine Hotel 97 Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Batu Feringhi T: 04 886 8686 ]]>
Let's avoid sugar-coating this: cendol is not the most appetising dish you will ever behold. Indeed, it would not look out of place as the culinary centrepiece at a children's Halloween party, and can be a bit reminiscent of green worms floating in a white gloop. In reality, the dish consists of a mound of shaved ice heaped with pandan-flavoured jelly noodles and red beans, which is then doused in a good dose of coconut milk and treacly gula melaka (palm syrup).
The sweetness of the coconut milk is offset by the slightly bitter, smoky flavour of the gula melaka, and the beans and noodles add an interesting variation in texture. This dish may not be a looker, but there's no denying that the combination of ingredients tastes good. The catalyst that brings the whole thing together is the shaved ice, which transforms it into a far more refreshing dessert than cake could ever hope to be: it's just perfect for cooling you down after a bowl of spicy asam laksa.
Many cafes and hawker centres around Georgetown offer the dish on their menu, but the 'Famous Penang Road Teochew Cendol' stall on the corner of Lebuh Keng Kwee and Jalan Penang, right outside the Joo Hooi Cafe, is considered by many to be among the best places in Georgetown to pick up a bowl of cendol. Their generous portions don't skimp on noodles or beans, and they also pour over a good serving of gula melaka, all for a very affordable two ringgit.
Part of the experience is to stand and eat on the street. If you prefer to sit down, you can also order from the Joo Hooi Cafe, but they bring it from the rival stall — bizarrely, this is just opposite on the same road — so you may prefer to fetch your own if you want to experience the 'famous' version. In reality there is not much between the two however and the cafe is also a great place to try two other renowned Penang dishes, asam laksa and char kway teow (4.50 ringgit a bowl for each) without having to move from your seat, so it really just depends how energetic you're feeling.
Back at the 'famous' dessert stall, you can also pick up the rebellious cousin to cendol, known as ais kacang. While cendol is fairly consistent in its make-up, ais kacang likes to mix things up a bit and can appear in a variety of similar, yet distinct, guises.
The basis of the dish is, once again, a mound of shaved ice (or ais), onto which is heaped any number of ingredients. Two of these are red beans and sweetcorn, a combination that is perhaps more readily associated with savoury Mexican cuisine, as well as agar, attap seeds and grass jelly. The sweetness comes from the coconut milk, which is drizzled liberally over the whole affair, along with pink sarsi or rose syrup.
The variations come from the other possible toppings, which can include fresh fruits such as mango, jack or durian, as well as ice creams in various flavours or chocolate syrup, just in case it isn't sweet enough already.
The stall off Jalan Penang serves up a good standard ais kacang for three ringgit, but for a full range of toppings (for between three and five ringgit), head to the hawker centre at New World Park, a bit out of central Georgetown off Jalan Burmah. The stall is right in the centre and is easily recognisable by the queue of people waiting for their sweet, refreshing fix of the island's most popular dessert.Famous Penang Road Teochew Cendol Corner of Jalan Penang and Lebuh Keng Kwee (Outside Joo Hooi Cafe, 475 Jalan Penang), Georgetown Open daily, lunchtimes only. New World Park Lorong Swatow, Georgetown Open daily, lunchtimes only. ]]>


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To participate in the special youth weekend turkey hunt, hunters must be age 15 or younger and must be accompanied by a properly licensed adult age 18 or older. The adult may not carry a firearm or bow and arrow. Youth hunters do not need a hunting license, but they must have a valid turkey permit ($16 resident, $31 nonresident). Accompanying adults must hold either a current New Hampshire hunting or archery license and a turkey permit.
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The special weekend provides youth and mentoring adults a quiet, noncompetitive time in the woods, where they can focus on safety, ethics, hunting methods and exploring the natural world.
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Tuesday August 26 6:30 p.m. Dinner from the CSA Box. Using items found in a CSA Box, we will create a dinner at Jacksonville Mercantile from what was picked that week. August is a great time to enjoy the fruits (and veggies) of our local farmer's labor.
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Here's a hot Rite Aid deal! As advertised, this week at Rite Aid, Osteo Bi-Flex supplements are on sale, buy one get one free. Additionally, there is an unadvertised $10.00 monthly +Up Reward printing with the purchase of each Osteo Bi-Flex with 5-Loxin Double Strength! That means these supplements are better than free, even without coupons!
Have the coupon? According to the Rite Aid coupon policy, a coupon cannot be used on the free item in a Buy One Get One Free promotion. Use one coupon for a $3.51 moneymaker! Beware: only this specific Osteo Bi-Flex variety is producing the monthly +Up Reward.
Buy 2 Osteo Bi-Flex with 5-Loxin Advanced Double Strength, 50 ct $19.49, regular price
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I bought 2 of these using $3 coupon and no up rewards printed. So I asked about it and they looked in their flyer, nothing was there stating the up reward so I returned them for a full refund. I was looking forward to the up rewards
Called CS to confirm, this is NOT a regional sale, but it is only on (2) Osteo Bi-Flex products. Osteo Bi-Flex Double Strength or Osteo Bi-Flex MSM Formula.
Just did this deal. Bought (2) Osteo Bi-Flex Double 50ct. Used (1) $3 coupon plus $10+ups from last week.
Total OOP was $7.76 ($6.49 + $1.27 tax) Received (2) $10+up
I just got off of the phone with RiteAid's 800# and the gentleman told me that the only Osteo Bi-Flex that his computer shows as generating the $10 UPs is the MSM DS 50 count. I presume the DS stands for double strength but I don't actually see MSM anywhere on the box shown in the above photo. I grabbed the triple strength by mistake yesterday and didn't get any UPs so have to go in tomorrow and exchange for double strength.
I just went to rite aid to get the 2 ($10 +UPs) but they didn't print on my receipt. There were no signs for monthly +Ups on these items. Was this a regional sale? Or should I ask management? If so, I will just return them for a refund.
I did this deal and it worked but not the 1st time around, i bought 2 triple strength and it did not work, but the cashier kindly refunded and went back to get the double strength for me and it printed 2 $10 up rewards for me..so for those that it is not working maybe that was the case??
I didn't get the third +up reward for my 3rd bottle i used previous 10+ up to pay for 3rd one
Hmmm, you may want to call Customer Service to ask about that.
I did real good on this deal I went to one Rite Aid and they only had one so I didn't buy it there went to another one that one only had one so the cashier told me she would do the discount and that the other Rite Aide should honer it if they only had one. So she charged me $5.84 for it I gave her the $3 off 1 MF coupon and came out to $2.84 Than I called the other Rite Aid asked them if they still had that one left they did & they put it on hold till I got there they did the same thing charged me the same and for both I got the 10 plus ups.So I actually paid $5.68 for both making it a $14.32
sorry didn't finish the sentence making it a $14.32 money maker.
There was no sign saying an UP reward would print, but I decided to try it anyway (ya never know!) and nothing printed I returned it but I am so bummed!
Sorry! It could be regional.
I could not find this one at my Local Rite Aid. There were no Monthly Tags at all on any Osteo Bi-Flex products at that store I went to. I will try another store.
It could be regional.
I found the tag at some other Rite Aid Store… but none of the five stores I went to had any =( … I will take charge next time though when this deal comes again! Thanks KCL
didn't find 10$ UP reward sign at my riteaid…:(
Sorry. It could be a regional promotion.
I just did this and had no problems using 2 $3 coupons. I spent $15.79 and got two $10 +Up Rewards
I've got a $5 off any one Osteo Bi-Flex Caplet or Softgel from a Kroger mailout. it's a Manufacturer Q and doesn't say Kroger anywhere on it. I'm hoping it'll work at Rite Aid! I'll try to advise back in case anyone else has a similar! (I have one for the Sundown Naturals deal too!).
Good luck!
I did this yesterday, there was a $10 +Up Sign under the item that is pictured in this post only, it wasn't under all of the Osteo BiFlex items. I bought the one pictured (they only had 2 on the shelf but told mgr. ordering more so others can do this) and got 2-$10 +Up Rewards, thank you KCL!
I got $20.00 up too.
Which exactly did you get to get $20. Im too scared to buy and to find out that I wont get $20 Ups back. thanks
If it doesn't work, you can return them. The only ones marked with the $10.00 +Up Reward are the specific varieties mentioned in this post!
I got the deal $20 up. Thank a lot.
Which exactly did you get to get $20. Im too scared to buy and to find out that I wont get $20 Ups back.
I bought the exact one listed above, double strength and all (Watch out because there's a sngle and triple strength also available) and got (2)$10 UPR no problem.
I went to my Rite Aid, got two Osteo's for $19.49 asked if they accept two $3/1 coupons (the store I usually shop at says its ok to use on free item) cashier said no problem and then to save a bit on oop, I used a $10 UP+ from the old Navy gift card deal last week, but nothing printed out! I asked the cashier about it, he said he didnt see any signs about $10 up+ rewards on this deal and I couldnt find anything in the weekly. I know I only paid $5.24 oop ($15 counting my $10 up+ used) for two so $2.62 each, which is amazing, but I really was going to give them to my dad and was more excited about those $10 up+ and the potential they had ; ) Did I do something wrong by using the $10 up+ from last week to pay for them? Could that be why they didn't print? Debating on returning them now but worried might not get my $10up+ back that I used. Wondering how I managed to mess it up!
I don't know! I'd call Customer Service and ask! Using a +Up Reward to pay shouldn't matter.
Thanks so much! I can't believe it, I was on the phone waiting for someone to pick up and it dawned on me! turns out I grabbed the wrong ones, thought I was grabbing the double strength boxes all along! I actually held one double strength in my hand and read the label but my little one who was with me decided he needed to use the bathroom and I must have grabbed the wrong ones after we came back out. ugh! Ill just go back and return these and get the right ones with my other two coupons! Hope they still have them in stock and Ill get my $10up+ back!
I just ran out and bought 2 Osteo Bi-Flex @21.99 b1g1 free I used 2 $3.00/1 and paid 15.01 for two. Only one $10.00 up-reward printed. The Rite Aid by my house allows two coupons. One per item even on the free item. Still a good price for $2.50 ea.
UPS printing on certain variety. UP printed on free item. It is a Rite-Buy which is monthly so not surprising that no sign up since those are the last signs put up in store.
My rite aid didn't had any signs saying 10 up rewards
I found the $10 up reward sign under the B1G1F sign, if that helps anyone.
Me too!
Is there a limit on how many you can buy and get the $10 up?
The $10.00 +Up Reward has a limit of three, as the post above indicates. By doing the above deal once, you are already receiving two of that limit of three $10.00 +Up Rewards.
your discounts wont apply on a BOGO
For Silver Members it's a $5.46 MM (19.49 * .10 = 1.949 – 19.49 = 17.54 – 3$ CPN = 14.54 OOP – 2 X$10 UP = $5.46 MM per 2)
Gold and Silver discounts do not apply to items that are part of a Buy One Get One 50% Off or Buy One Get One Free promotion.
This should be even better for Gold Members. 19.49 *.20 = 3.898 = 15.59 – 34 CPN = $12.59 OOP – 2 X $10 up = $7.41 MM per 2
If the product is on sale, (ex bogo) gold and silver members don't get 10 or 20 percent off. You either get sale price or percent off. Whichever is the better deal
unfortunately it won't work—the 20% off doesn't apply to b1g1 free or 1/2 off…
Gold and Silver discounts don't apply to items that are part of a Buy One Get One 50% Off or Buy One Get One Free promotion.
Will it print two $10 up rewards in the same transaction?
It should, there's nothing about Rite Aids policy that would make it print differently than any other UPR.
Yes it will!
It only printed one $10.00 up-reward for both bottles.


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