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Main & Danforth (Gerrard East) restaurants?
I am thinking about moving into the neighborhood and being a downtown girl - I actually don't know much about this neighborhood.
Are there are good neighborhood places to eat of various price ranges? Would love to know!
Well, I live a little west of that area, so I am not really familiar with the places that are at your doorstep, but there are several adjacent neighbourhoods that offer some great food exploration.
Of course, you are an easy subway ride to any of the great food on the Danforth - not only Greek, but a number of different cuisines. You would be a stroll away from Rendez Vous, an Ethiopian place on the Danforth, for example.
You can also easily hop on the 506 streetcar and ride west to little India - you will find numerous threads on the subject of good Indian food in the area. You could stay on the streetcar a little longer and ride over to "the best French food in Chinatown" at Batifole (Gerrard just west of Logan) for something more upscale. Search this board and you will find numerous recs for Batifole; I haven't tried it yet, but it is high on my list. A little further east on the streetcar and you will hit "Chinatown east" at Gerrard and Broadview, which has many cheap eats. I've only eaten at a few places there, but it is a great area to grab a Chinese bun or some Vietnamese food - there are a couple popular Pho places along the stretch (Mimi's and the new Pho Bo Tay (close to Batifole)), and Hanoi 3 Seasons is usually pretty good.
South of you is the Beach, which has a dearth of good food according to many post on this board, but which seems to be improving, notably with ViVetha, a relatively new place near Victoria Park and Queen Street East. Not a very short walk from your area, but not a terribly long one either, and a pleasant one, especially if you wander down along Glen Stewart Park.
The dining all along Queen Street is improving, and you can take the bus south to Queen and then hop on the 501 to explore the options in Leslieville and in the Broadview/Queen area. There are lots of suggestions for those areas on the boards.
Hope that helps a little - hopefully someone in your neighbourhood will come up with some suggestions even closer to home.
If you walk north from Gerrard St. over the Main Street bridge and go west on Danforth Ave., north side, after a couple of blocks you'll reach Mika Japanese restaurant at 2750 Danforth E. Good Japanese food, a choice of standard tables or lower ones, good service. Their number is (416) 698-0283. That's the closest Japanese restaurant to where you live. There are also a number of them along Queen Street East in the Beaches, a short bus ride down Main Street. Our favourite is Yumei Sushi at 2116 Queen St East (north side), phone (416) 698-7705. They have a small private alcove at the back for 5 or 6 diners, but you need to reserve. In fact its a good idea anyway.
Haven't been myself yet but I're heard from more than one local that Cool Runnings Jamaican restaurant on Main just south of Gerrard is worth checking out. And it looks like there's a new Jamaican juice bar opening up just a few doors down (where that grill/bar used to be).
Cool Runnings
146 Main St, Toronto, ON M4E2V8, CA
re: JamieK
I've eaten at Cool Runnings and it was pretty decent. Going up to the Danforth helps. There are some nice spots down on Kingston Rd. too (10-15 min walk): Corvina's for hungarian; My Farmer's Daughter has great to-go meals; Feathers pub has decent food & a great single-malt collection. But right at Main/Gerrard there isn't a whole lot. The fish & chips are ok at Bill's but the place itself is a bit sketchy (and there's better up on the Danforth across from Canadian Tire, although I forget the name).
re: Shandra
The fish & chips place across from Canadian Tire is Duckworth's, which is okay but not great, according to other posts on this board. Might be worth it to go over to Dundas and Coxwell for F&C at British Style Fish & Chips, which has received many positive reviews on this board and elsewhere (Star, CBC Metro Morning, etc.)
2638 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C1L7, CA
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There's Basil's Thai Kitchen, on the north side of the Danforth, just east of the ever-expanding Toronto Honda. But if you want real, never-going-anywhere-else-again PanAsian (especially if you want the widest and best humanely available selection of vegetarian options), I'd head over to Jean's Vegetarian Kitchen at Linnsmore (between Greenwood and Coxwell). Harry, Jean's husband, started what is now Basil's and claims to have trained the chef. Better to stick with the real deal, imho.
Ikki Sushi just opened about two weeks ago. It's on the south side, just east of Woodbine. It's a second location for this family - the first is on Kingston Road - and we had not-bad takeout from there shortly after it opened.
And lest we forget: Relish. North side at Cedarvale. Excellent, tapas-style menu and a solid wine list. Walk if you can. Parking is at a premium.
Apart from that, you're largely into the land of cardboard take-out pizza and Timmy's. Not bad in a pinch, but you can do much better.
re: Webdude
Ikky at Danforth and Woodbine? Awesome!
re: thenurse
Yeah. It's where Mark's (sp?) diner used to be. A real improvement, and certainly welcome in da hood.
And icky at Woodbine and Danforth? Totally describes my entire life.
re: Webdude
Thanks all for the great replies... As I said - we were thinking about moving out there... But one of our criterion is it's got to have good restos within walking distance.
re: Webdude
Icky also describes my experience with Ikki Sushi takeout from the Kingston Road branch. I've never had worse clams. Personally, I'd avoid any of their restaurants.
re: Webdude
Ikki Sushi. Aptly named.
re: Zengarden
That's Grumble's! A well-established German deli and food shop that's been around for years. Before they moved to 260 Main St., they were well-known in the Beaches at their location on Queen east of Lee. They used to have a Santa Claus in their chimney on the roof.
They have a lot of German and European food products. They have deli meats and some good European potato and other salads. They even have an area in the back with tables where you and sit down and eat hot meals. They usually have yummy baked goods on display in their window that I believe they bake on premise
Their current location was a piano store that had been there for years and years before Grumble's moved in.
It's a real gem in a chow-challenged area. Thanks for mentioning it.
290 Main St, Toronto, ON M4C, CA
re: JamieK
The two women who run Grumble's are also a pleasure to deal with. I think their choice of location was strategic - it's right next to the dance studio that many a young girl (and a few boys) in the city frequent. And while you can make all the eating disorder jokes you want, let me tell ya - on Saturday mornings, that "bakery" (as my girls call it) is packed.
re: Webdude
My daughter used to go to the dance centre before Grumble's moved there. But now we go to appointments at the medical centre often and drop into Grumble's and I often think, boy I wish this place was here when we around for ballet, tap and jazz dances. I imagine now that it's a great place for dancers and parents to get great sandwiches or salads or baked goods or whatever. There was nothing when we used to hang around but I did buy a couple of neat items from the piano shop where Grumble's is now because they ran an antique business on the side. I still cherish a beautiful blue-and-white pitcher I got there.
There have been a couple of discussions in the not-so recent past about restaurants in the neighbourhood. It depends on how you define walking distance. There aren't a ton of restaurants around Main, but the selection improves the further west you go towards Woodbine/Coxwell/Greenwood.
re: hoagy294
Hoagy - thanks for the links.... quite useful. Thanks so much. If anything this post has made me realize that there are so many great neighborhoods and local eats in this city.
I just had a really good lunch experience at Ikki Sushi on Danforth at Woodbine. The food was great - especially the Medium Sushi Combo ($12.95), the service was very friendly and attentive - water was refilled on a regular basis.
I overheard a conversation between the owner/chef and a regular customer, who told the chef that he was planning on bringing his brother and sister-in-law for dinner tomorrow night, and the chef said that he would prepare something special for them.
It's not the best sushi I've had in Toronto, but it's a great change from the crap that I'm used to having in my neighborhood. I will definitely return. I grabbed I take-out menu, and was pleased to find that it's open until 11 Sun-Thurs, and until 12 on Fri and Sat.
Strangely, it reminded me of the first time I went to Sushi on Bloor on the day that it opened - the same kind of personal attention and fresh, affordable food. Back then, there were no other good sushi places in the Annex, and now there are tons of great restaurants there. I can only hope for the same kind of trend around here. In the meantime, I'll keep spending my money at Ikki.
re: abnormaldan
Relish is my number 1 choice - great relax atmosphere and fantastic food. Melanie's Bistro has great brunch. Bistro Camino is pretty good too. If you want to trek down to Greek town. The Bus Terminal has pretty good breakfast as well.
Hey Apple;
I'm curious to know whether you decided to move out here - we moved to Main & Gerrard three years ago and we really love it.
For restaurants, some of our favourites have been mentioned already; particularly Grumble's for lunch and baked goods (they did all the desserts for our wedding), and Cool Runnings for Jamaican. We also like to walk west on Gerrard to Michelangelo's, for old-school Italian that's pretty cheap, with great service. Just a little further down from there is McCarthy's, an Irish pub with cider on tap (no food, just drinks and a nice tiny pub with a neighbourhood atmosphere). In the same stretch of street, Today's Menu has a retail storefront now where you can pick up dinner on your way home.
The Fade In Cafe is just around the corner, but as mentioned in other threads, has gone downhill. There's a new espresso bar across the street, a few doors down from Cool Runnings, which will hopefully pick up the slack. Bill's Fish 'n' Chips, mentioned by someone else, has been closed for a while.
Leaving aside the food for a minute, let me just put in a little plug for the neighbourhood in general. We're a short walk to the subway, but the Danforth GO station is our best-kept secret; it's even closer than the subway, and gets you to Union station in 10 minutes. There's a public library just south of Main & Gerrard, a school next to that, and Centre 55 where my son goes to their excellent daycare. For sports there's Ted Reeve Arena, and a City of Toronto community centre just north of the GO station, with a pool and lots of programs. The Sobey's on the Danforth is open 24 hours, and a cheap fruit&veg vendor on the way. If the Sobey's doesn't have what you want, there's a Dominion at Danforth and Vic Park and a huge Loblaws (with garden centre and gas station) at Vic Park and Gerrard. Like I say - we love it!
re: kirstenn
Heidi ho Kirstenn - we did move the 'hood.. but we didn't put an offer on a house in that new development right at Gerrard and Main which is what we were contemplating at the time of my posting... though we did end up closeby! We love the neighborhood!!
Since we've been here (December 2007) we have found the food in the 'hood to be so-so... compared to our old nabe... (St. Lawrence Market) - so far - we've had some hits and misses...
Udupi Palace - dosas - holy cow - they're good!
Siddartha - buffet - meh - not a buffet person but it was okay
Upper Beach Cafe - breakfast - meh- very so so and too expensive for the price - I'd rather eat at...
The Tulip - breakfast - a small hike but fully delicious - cheap and cheerful
Bistro Camino - delicious and good value for price
Michelle's on the Beach - good for drinks but not for brunch
Il Fornello - good for middle of the road brunch with friends
Murphy's Law- nice local bar
We've walked past Michaelangelo's and often wondered if we should stop in... but we haven't seen any one in there... where is this espresso bar you speak of? We have been walking down to the Starbucks near Woodbine and Queen for our coffee fix (when we're not making it) but we would appreciate a closer alternative...
For grocery shopping - we have hit the 24hr Sobeys, Valumart on Danforth, No Frills at Coxwell, and BJs Supermarket in India Bazaar (our little grocery secret) In this respect, I have found the neighborhood has many viable options.
We've also been loving the East Lynn farmer's market on Thursdays too this summer!
re: ostracario
The cheese cake at Bibiche Bistro should be the best that you have had and will have in your your life.
re: kirstenn
Sadly I must report that Michelangelo's is closed. I have no idea why or if it's permanent. If anyone finds out anything I would appreciate a post.
I'll add a couple more on the Danforth:
Quattro Ragazze for homestyle Italian and great sandwiches. East Of Coxwell.
Danforth Roti - Trinidadian food. Just West of Dawes.
Columbos - Pizza for pick-up. East of Coxwell.
Danforth Market - an amazing array of West Indian/Chinese groceries. West of Dawes.
re: mariecollins
Holy cow! we're off on our honeymoon this week - but you can be sure when we get back we are going to be looking "north" versus "south" for food... I can't wait!
re: mariecollins
Danforth Market is good for "opportunity" fruit- stuff which is sold by importer- wholesalers as junk and real cheap- but is finally sort of ripe and sort of tasty.- the best that you can do in Toronto and real cheap. (Sorry, I have high standards. Loblaws' fruit brings to mind Pamela Lee Anderson's boobs- large, hard and tasteless.) But you do have to know your fruit.
Next door is Bistro Camino. I confess to being a regular and taking every opportunity on CH to extoll its virtues. It is my current best place to go in Toronto for a nice,very good and very reasonably priced meal. The sort of place that you can go to once a week but still go to for something special. The place is Japanese-French. I like the fish dishes particularly. Ask if the kitchen has mackeral -too low status to put on the menu, but divine in the hands of this Japanese chef. Interesting specials.
Lunch deserves a special mention. Excellent soups, ($11)salmon, ($8)beef and mushroom pie, ($8)liver and onions, ($10) ground lamb cacciatore. Soup comes with the main. Dollar talent and attention, quarter prices.
The dessert list is being worked on. I like the ice cream with reduced basalmic sauce($3) and the deep fried icecream with fruit sauce-compote($8). The chocolate mousse with raspberry jelly($5) is the best "sumptuous style" chocolate mousse that I ever have had. (The co- gold medallist was dry and made with bitter chocolate, in France.
Ample free parking. I park in the street running north-south next to the little plaza across on the south side, just to the west. I think that the western neighbour is Canadian Tire.
re: Vinnie Vidimangi
Bistro Camino rocks!! Had lunch there (a destination meal) on a Saturday few weeks ago....very quiet, only one other table being served. Definitely deserves to be busier...keep Vinnie company! Only wish it was around when I lived in the area.


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Forget the chicken and egg question; I can still remember how much my head hurt trying to figure out that puzzler. That doesnt mean Im not still interested in the whole concept of which comes first, particularly as it applies to something the Columbus Blue Jackets are trying to establish here in Ohios capital: that elusive winning culture. Weve heard the phrase mentioned many times around the Blue Jackets locker room this early season. Everyone seems focused on planting the seeds of that culture and helping make it grow. But when a colleague asked me what comes first, a winning culture or winning, I have to admit I hesitated. After some head scratching and mindless muttering, I thought Id ask a guy who figures to be instrumental in moving this franchise to the level its hoping to reach. So, Jack Johnson, what DOES come first, the winning or the winning culture? Id say winning, because you cant have a winning culture without winning, he explained. You need to start winning, and it grows. It doesnt come overnight; it takes time, unfortunately. The good teams who have that culture, its grown over a long period of time. So you have to start winning to make it an everyday thing. Blue Jackets head coach Todd Richards has addressed the on-ice habits he believes are integral to the building of a winning culture, things like never being outworked, winning one-on-one battles, blocking shots, finishing checks, and tightening up play in the defensive zone. But what about inside the locker room? What type of mindset and atmosphere in the players home away from home is most conducive to accelerating the consistent winning that leads to the much-sought winning culture? For Johnson, it basically comes down to coming to work with a smile on your face. I want to see a situation where every guy wakes up in the morning and wants to come to the rink, said the 2005 first-round pick of the Carolina Hurricanes. You dont view it as work; you view it as something you love to do, and its fun. And play passionately, he added. Youre supposed to play with passion and love what you do. When you love what youre doing, you work hard, and everything takes care of itself. Every guy in the room has to have that attitude and feel that way and love playing for Columbus. After the Blue Jackets recent two-game road swing to Phoenix and Denver, a pair of losses in which Columbus was outscored nine to one, Johnson talked about the need for his team to play more confidently and with a little more swagger. He cited the level of talent in the Columbus locker room and called for his teammates to believe in themselves collectively. And he wants the guys wearing Blue Jackets sweaters to be less careful. We need to play to win; dont be cautious about anything, he said. Theres not enough time to sit back and wait. We need to go after it, especially against teams that are probably going to take us lightly and not expect a lot from us. Theres too much parity in the league to take any team lightly, Johnson continued. The difference between the top teams and the teams on the bottom is not very much. If we play well every night weve got a great chance to win. We just need to generate more offense and get more scoring opportunities. Scoring one or two goals probably isnt going to do it in this league; you need to score at least three to give yourself a chance. A chance to win, that is. Call it the chicken, or the egg, but we now know from a very credible source that winning begets a winning culture in the game of hockey. Makes sense. Now its up to the Blue Jackets to make it happen.
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2114 Kilps Dr has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so most errands require a car.
This location is in Waukesha. Nearby parks include Lowell Park, Woodfield Park and Merrill Crest Park.
Nearby schools include Mount Calvary Lutheran School, Lowell Elementary School and North High School.
The closest grocery stores are Kwik Trip, Food Services Inc At UWW and Sentry Food Store.
Nearby coffee shops include Starbucks, Moreland Center Cafe and Cafe De Arts Roastery. Nearby restaurants include Bevinco of Brew City, Pizza Hut and JaMz Topia.
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"A quiet tradition." Through the years I have associated this phrase with Clínica Tepati. It represents years of
commitment, resolve, tradition, compassion, and goodness. One can't help but be impressed by the tremendous
idealism and energy of the undergraduate and medical students. It is due to their efforts that we can successfully
open our clinic doors every Saturday.
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In 1974, a group of Chicano/Latino medical students and undergraduates from UC Davis began organizing a student-run free clinic that addressed the needs of the chicano/Latino underserved comunity of Sacramento. With support from the Hispanic community and the Department of Family Practice at UC Davis, the project materialized into Clinica Tepati. "Tepati," the Aztec word for "healer," became the symbol for a student effort incorporating a cultural identity along with a genuine interest to serve. Operating out of the Sacramento Concilio Offices, Clinica Tepati welcomed its first patients in March of 1974.
Currently, Clinica is staffed by a team of attending physicians in primary care. With the receipt of California Health Manpower in 1979, Clinica Tepati was able to acquire the services of a physician to coordinate activities and to expand the scope of experience for Clinica members. Our volunteers have always remained loyal to Clinica Tepati, and once in medical school, many find time and return to volunteer at the Clinic. Clinica Tepati is one of the oldest student-run clinics and has served as a model for other student-run clinics throughout the country.
Now, in 2011, Clinica has grown to provide a wide variety of services and is able to refer patients to local clinics for any specialty needs. Clinica also implemented a diabetes health education program, Diabetes Interest Group, for its patients; they can learn about diabetes and how to live with this chronic disease. We hope to obtain Electronic Medical Records within a few years, and have already adopted an internet-based system to keep track of our patients. We also hope to continue to expand our ability to serve our patients using the best in health care technology, while advocating for the underserved.
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For the third time during Spring Training, a member of the Atlanta Braves pitching staff could be forced to have Tommy John surgery, and this time, it is a member of the bullpen in Cory Gearrin.
Gearrin has "ligament involvement" Wren said and will get a second opinion from Dr Andrews next week. TJ surgery could be on horizon for him
— David O'Brien (@ajcbraves) March 29, 2014
David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Gearrin has a ligament issue with his UCL, and despite seeking a second opinion, it is widely considered to be likely that he will undergo Tommy John surgery. The 27-year-old Gearrin was forced to leave an appearance earlier in the week with this arm injury, and while it wasn't immediately thought to be serious, this isn't exactly a shocking outcome.
Gearrin was penciled in as a member of the bullpen in 2014, and while he is mostly a right-handed specialist, Fredi Gonzalez hasn't been hesitant to use him (for better or for worse) against hitters from both sides of the plate in high-leverage spots. In his stead, it is likely that left-hander Ryan Buchter will make the Opening Day roster (he was recalled when Gearrin was placed on the DL on Saturday), but until that announcement is official, nothing would surprise me.
The stable of arms for the Braves is a bit of a mess right now, but we wish Gearrin the best in his recovery.
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(Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes)
Your sense of wonder will be found in these lost Incan cities. Explore Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Lima without breaking the bank!
Peru is a nation that beckons adventurous travelers to experience its astounding natural diversity. Explore forgotten temples and ancient tombs bleached from the harsh desert sun. Roam cobblestone streets that wind through picturesque villages and emerge onto tableland that offers breathtaking Andean vistas. Take in the immensity of lost Incan cities that have been carved into rock and discover the mysteries within. In the evenings, relax in well-appointed and comfortable accommodations.
Please note that the cost of regional and international air has not yet been included in your quotation. Air experts are standing by to help. Enjoy a personalized vacation that best suits your needs, developed by one of our experienced destination experts. Relax during your trip with our 24/7 support and expert local guidance.
Our local representative will meet you at the airport, walk with you to the lobby of the hotel and assist you with check-in.
Flight is required, currently not included in the quote.
Our local representative will meet you for an airport transfer, with private vehicle and professional driver.
Take the afternoon to rest at your hotel so as to allow your body to acclimatize. Try to minimize physical activity to avoid the effects of altitude sickness.
Enjoy a full day private excursion to the Sacred Valley with your own private vehicle, driver and English speaking guide. Traveling north of Cusco, enjoy a visit to Ollantaytambo, a fortress built during the Inca Empire that is an excellent example of military architecture. Enjoy a buffet lunch (included) at Wayra Restaurant. Afterwards, visit the village of Pisac and attend the local agricultural open-market where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts.
"Please note that due to weather conditions during the rainy season (December through March, and possibly longer) the Marinera dancers will not be performing during the show, however the Paso horse show will still take place"
Includes tourist ticket and entrance fees.
Our local representative will meet you with a private vehicle and professional driver for a train station transfer.
Once at the train station you will board the Vistadome train for a 6:05am* departure to the ancient ruins at Machu Picchu (train ride is 4 hrs). The journey begins with a series of switchbacks, known appropriately as the 'zigzag', up the hill out of Cusco, before a brief stop at the village of Poroy. The train then descends from the highest point of the journey into the Sacred Valley and the foothills of the Andes. Before reaching Machu Picchu, the train travels along the Urubamba River, with awe-inspiring views of the dramatic canyon.
Please note you will travel independently from Cusco by train, and your guide will meet you on arrival at the station in Aguas Calientes. You will then embark on a private, guided tour of Machu Picchu, which is roughly 2-3 hours in length.
Note: When staying overnight at Machu Picchu or Aguas Calientes the following day will be at leisure, with no guide (unless otherwise specified). If you would like to have a guide please speak with your sales consultant about adding this service.
Note about luggage: When you board the train to visit Machu Picchu with overnight, bring only a small bag with you. Due to limited storage space on the train, passengers are asked to bring only one small piece of luggage. The rest of your luggage will be stored safely at your hotel and returned to you either in Cuzco or The Sacred Valley. Hand luggage on the train is limited to 11 pounds or 5 kgs.
*Note: train times and schedules may vary based on availability, your train times will be confirmed on your final itinerary.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will board the bus (shared service) up to Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes 30 minutes and once you get there you will enjoy a private guided tour of Machu Picchu. The Inca Citadel lies between Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu ("Young Peak" and "Old Peak"). The Inca Pachacutec built the Citadel using sharp stone blocks, fitted together perfectly. Houses, temples, a public square are all connected by narrow roads and steps cut into the mountainside. There are many theories as to the purpose of Machu Picchu; a temple to the sun? A fortress against jungle inhabitants? A sanctuary for the Incas? The mysterious lost city awaits you!
After the tour, enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge. Afterwards, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes.
Please note: For itineraries including an overnight stay at the Sanctuary Lodge (instead of Aguas Calientes) you will simply return to the lodge after your tour.
Enjoy a day at leisure in Aguas Calientes.
Return to Cusco on the Vistadome train on your own (no guide). The train departs from Aguas Calientes at 3:25pm* and takes 4 hours to return to Cusco. Snacks are served on board. *Note train times and schedules may vary based on availability.
Private airport transfer in Lima with a driver and guide.
Explore Lima on a sightseeing tour of Colonial and Modern Lima with a private guide and driver. Visit the Government Palace, City Hall, Cathedral at the Plaza Mayor (closed on Sundays), along with the 17th century San Francisco Convent. Take a short tour of the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores for a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean.
Located within Jorge Chávez International Airport, the Hotel Costa del Sol Ramada offers guests first class infrastructure and service that will make their stay in the capital a true pleasure. Thanks to its strategic location, you will be able to save time during your stay and optimize your rest. In this way, you will benefit from a perfect combination of time, pleasure and relaxation. Enjoy a delicious meal in the 24-hour restaurant featuring local and international cuisine. Take advantage of a 24-hour spa, which offers relaxing massages, a Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. Connect to your friends and family using the free Wi-Fi Internet access, or cool off and go for a swim in the indoor pool. The caring staff is happy to take care of your every need, from assisting with meeting services to recommending the best places to visit in historical and colonial Lima.
The elegant (yet down to earth) and exciting El Mercado Hotel is located three and a half blocks from the Plaza de Armas or Main Square, in the heart center of picturesque Cusco. Formerly part of the city's old farmer's market, El Mercado's guest rooms and quaint atmosphere guarantee personal and friendly service, and will immediately immerse every guest in the cultural and historical traits of Cusco and Peru. El Mercado brings the magic of the Apus—the spirits of the mountains—to the city. The hallmarks of the experience—exceptional service, warm Peruvian hospitality, and attention to details—are found at El Mercado Hotel, creating a perfect beginning for any journey into the beautiful landscapes and fascinating cultures of Peru.
Smart and contemporary are the defining elements of El Mapi Hotel, amidst the commercial village of Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), from where you can admire and interact with the quaint folksy town and get a different perspective. The hotel is efficient, playful and people friendly; it welcomes a wide range of guests expecting an uncomplicated visit. Turn into an amiable and healthy environment after your enlightening visit to Peru's most distinguished destination, the Machu Picchu Archaeological site. El MaPi offers cozy and serene accommodation, incorporating stylish, casual design with the essential comforts. With simple, functional concept in mind, rooms have eco-friendly amenities, creating a healthier, restorative environment for you during your stay in Machu Picchu.
The flagship Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores hotel, with its stylish contemporary design, cutting-edge technology and ideal location, is the top of its class in every aspect. Once the Miraflores César's, Lima's fondly remembered, original five-star hotel, this modern icon was dramatically transformed in 2008 into the capital's newest luxury hotel. Its quintessential Limeño flavor reverberates in the exquisite art collection of contemporary local artists and prized colonial-era antiques, in both public spaces and accommodations. Strategically located in the heart of Miraflores, Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores provides all the facilities and services of a first class hotel with a contemporary design and an unmistakable local style.
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Christina Adams ,
April 21, 2014
"I know it's silly to give all 10's, obviously every trip has it's ups and downs, but if it hadn't been for our Kensington Tours planning, guides and drivers we would have been lost! It was wonderful to be out in a strange new environment yet know we had a safety net and a friendly face. The places we visited were awesome but I think we'll remember most the people that we met. Thank you and I'll send photos soon! Sincerely, Christina Adams"
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Frank Manna ,
April 21, 2014
"Our guided transfers were exceptionally accommodating even though our flights were considerably delayed. The Annavillanas Jungle Lodge was spectacular for location, accommodations and food. The Rio Carnival experience was unique and unforgettable and our seats were wonderful. Loved the location of our hotel in Rio.......right on the street of Copacabana Beach.......fantastic. "
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Vivian Jennings ,
April 21, 2014
"Very pleased with organization. Not having to worry about connections or arrangements is wonderful. Great selection with hotels, Coral 1 and Napo Wildlife. Kensington puts all the details together to ensure a wonderful trip. Highly recommend the Galapagos and Amazon. "
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Daniel More ,
April 21, 2014
"All was great. Guides were knowledgeable, personable, friendly... that's what really made the trip."
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Marlin Barad ,
April 21, 2014
"Sofia, thank you for putting together a great trip. We certainly enjoyed ourselves very much. The planning and care was excellent. We hope we can do another trip with you all soon. Marlin Barad"
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Laura Iyer ,
January 10, 2014
"We just returned last night from our Patagonia adventure and we had the time of our lives! Everything turned out perfectly. Guides were fun, on time and informative. The excursions were great for an active family and, of course, amazing. I thought after the glacier trek it can't get any better - but it kept surprising me and amazing me. My personal favorite was the horseback riding. I thought afterwards after everything we have seen the bike tour would have to be a let down - NOPE - it also was so exciting and our guide was a hoot! Meals were amazing and after so many active excursions no guilt in pigging out. I am so happy we took a little risk and went out of the way with our vacation this year. We will have this with us for a life time.
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Catherine Dudley ,
January 10, 2014
"GREAT trip! We were very pleased with every aspect that Brandi set up for us including the tour of Quito and environs. Our guide spoke excellent English, the driver was courteous and we felt safe and well-informed throughout the day. We're still going through the 500+ photos that I took and the 1700+ photos that my son took. Galapagos was a fabulous trip and the Eclipse was a terrific way to navigate the islands.
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Mark Dornfeld ,
November 11, 2013
"My wife and I had a wonderful trip, we really enjoyed ourselves. All the accommodations that you booked for us were exceptional and our drivers and guides were lovely. We had great weather the whole trip and only lost one activity due to high winds. As you know this is a beautiful part of the world so my camera was snapping all the time. We would definitely use your services in the future for this type of travel. Thanks for all you help and expertise........be well.....m.d."
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Jack Gregory ,
November 11, 2013
"Dear Sofia
I wanted to give you a little feedback on our recent trip to Peru.
In a word – EXCELLENT – especially the high quality people you work with in Peru. We have taken tours all over the world, S. Africa, France, England, Vietnam, China to name just a few, and the service we received in Peru was far beyond and of the other experiences we have had. The attention to detail was very much appreciated, picking us up at the airport, taking us back to the airport and complete, hassle free, handling of all our details truly made this a stress free experience.
Special thanks to:
-The entire reservation system and the people I came in contact with that process...every detail accounted for
-The people that looked after us in Lima
-Andre, the young man in Cusco who faithfully phoned every night just to make sure the day went well, my wife was well and that we knew what we had to do the next day.
-The Sumaq hotel in Aquas Calientes...you can tell the level of service by the details...I watched a waitress hold a high stool for a lady to prevent her from tipping backwards as she got on the stool, the lady didn't even know the waitress did it....that's client care.
-Especially Mariela, the tour guide in Cusco...highly knowledgeable, passionate, personable and shows great care for the people she guides.
South America
Hainsworth Sherry ,
November 05, 2013
Clients were very impressed. Guides were amazing and accommodation was beyond expectations. They will definitely travel with you again and they have highly recommended Kensington Tours.
Hope I can work with you again the in the near future.
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Soooo…. I've been on my busy bee ish so I haven't had a chance to post the new video from my secret not so secret LOL dope nerd boy crush Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino (his rap/singer name). His new rap album Camp is debuting Nov. 15th and this is the first music video for his first single off the album entitled "Bonfire" its interesting in regards to its "spooky but get you thinking nature"…
There have been a lot of critics regarding the video because of his usage and portrayal of modern lynching being used in a manner that could be "trivial" due to the many horrible senseless deaths of African Americans who endured this racist and barbaric murdering by lynching not so very long ago…BUT I hope and truly believe he was on a totally different level of thought when he decided to have the noose around his neck. I am in no way making the act of lynching trivial I just believe that this artist did not mean to offend.
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Despite the fact that there are about eight hundred thousand to two million domestic workers caring for many of the nation's elderly, disabled, and chronically ill populations, the current state of the direct care industry does not properly address the needs of its domestic workforce. According to Ai-Jen Poo's "Making the Care Economy a Caring Economy", she asserts that the majority of the time, domestic workers, who are overwhelmingly female-identified, low-income, and are disproportionately immigrant or of Color, earn less than the minimum wage from their dominantly female-identified employers, rendering domestic workers unable to properly support themselves or their dependents.
Now, Poo indicates that the current rhetoric in the mainstream public sphere creates an "us vs. them" dichotomy that does not help either party (neither the employer and nor the domestic worker).It does not behoove them to see the other as an enemy for direct care is a unifying interaction that becomes divisive when all parties needs are not addressed. To that end, she argues both parties would benefit from a "caring" care economy, where workers would receive necessary benefits like paid sick-leave, paid family leave, flexible hours, and fair wages and, in exchange, workers would provide high-quality care-giving and respect the people for whom they offer care. She emphasizes the mutualistic gaze with which our culture and, by extension, our policymakers must use to truly create a just and caring direct care economy. Through positioning domestic workers and their employers as being on the same side, the rhetoric validates the material realities of all domestic workers and the needs of the employers who need the domestic workers in order to live viable and fulfilling lives.
Poo's ideas are consistent with the position that Caring Across Generations (CAG) maintains. CAG's Policy Pillars include "Support for Consumers and Families", which emphasizes the need for quality care that is respectful and comprehensive to the needs of the people receiving care, and "Job Quality", which focuses on paying the workers fairly and creating safe workspaces while not financially burdening the people receiving care. CAG seeks to change the culture and policies surrounding the direct-care industry in order to mutually benefit all parties involved.
To learn more about Caring Across Generations' work on the relationship between senior rights, disability rights, and direct care worker rights, please visit their About Us page.
On Friday July 12th, Oxfam America, a global organization dedicated to developing solutions for systemic poverty and inequality, hosted a panel discussion on domestic poverty issues as part of their Voices on US Poverty initiative. This initiative aims to begin a conversation among those with various perspectives on the domestic poverty crisis in order to find comprehensive solutions. What began as a collection of essays from experts ranging from economists to military and faith leaders has become a national campaign for social equality. The movement seeks to combine the efforts of many organizations such as Measure of America at the Social Science Research Council, National Domestic Workers Alliance, andNETWORK: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby to find long-term solutions to growing social justice issues in the United States.
From left: Ray Offenheiser, president of Oxfam, Sarah Burd-Sharps, director of Measure of America, Ai-Jen Poo, director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Sr. Simone Campbell, executive director of NETWORK, and Major General George Buskirk Jr. (Ret.) Photo: Laura Rusu / Oxfam
Raymond Offenheiser, president of Oxfam America, began the discussion by highlighting the current and disturbing trend of growing poverty in America. This poverty, he believes, is about power and not scarcity. Oxfam America believes in order to eradicate poverty in America, it is crucial to minimize the wealth gap. Even though, according to a recent Oxfam poll, 84 percent of Americans believe that the federal government should prioritize the needs of the working poor, there is a lack of conversation about wealth inequality in politics.
Currently, America's poverty rate is at its highest in two generations and no significant changes have been made to change this in the last 40 years, stated Sarah Burd-Sharps, director of Measure of America. 60 percent of Americans believe that the federal government has done more to increase the incomes of the wealthy rather than the working poor in recent years according to the recent Oxfam poll. The bottom 90% control just 23% of the nation's wealth and from 1979 to 2007, the top 1% benefited from a 275% income increase after federal taxes. While other countries such as Brazil and Argentina are reducing their wealth gap, the United States ranks 10th out of 12 developed countries for the prospect of upward social mobility said Offenheiser.
On Thursday July 11th, the House of Representatives passed the first Farm bill in history with no money allocated for food stamps, which historically counted for about 80% of funding in the bill. The passing of this bill provides a concrete example of increasing apathy over growing poverty that is currently plaguing government. While House Democrats voted against the Farm Bill, Offenheiser feels that both parties do not make fixing the poverty crisis enough of a priority.
The lack of conversation and action to combat domestic poverty stems from a sense of hyper-individualism that Sister Simone Campbell, the executive director of NETWORK, believes has grown drastically in recent years. The sense of solidarity that America had in the 1960's and 1970's is no longer prevalent in our society, she states, and therefore, aiding the nation's poor is no longer a pressing issue for current politicians. However, Campbell feels strongly that the public have the ability to reverse this trend. As Americans took to the streets to advocate for same-sex marriage, the government responded with new marriage equality legislation and the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. Likewise, if Americas get involved in combatting wage inequality, the government will respond by putting domestic policy issues on the national agenda. The panel believes that the balance of power can be shifted back to the 99% through community movement and the will to change the status quo.
The discussion was a great first step in advocating for the importance of combating global poverty. While there is still much work to be done, bringing together leaders from various perspectives effectively united like-minded organizations towards a common goal. If these organizations are able to raise community awareness, the panelists believe that the American public will be able to use their collective political power to instigate long term solutions in domestic poverty issues.
-Elise Girard, Break the Chain Intern
In the last two months I have taken to this blog to update you all on the latest immigration reform efforts in Congress. I, like most who discuss immigration reform, have cited the economic benefits of a path to citizenship as well as countless other provisions in the immigration reform bill S.744. However, today I would like to discuss something different, something controversial and yet very poignant: the complete disregard of morality in talks of immigration. I myself have fallen into this argument template, and I believe that while important, it is just wrong and inhumane to solely discuss immigrants (both documented and undocumented) as a source of human capital. When we discuss matters that directly impact the lives of human beings it is important to discuss not just the economic factors, but the personal as well.
Today I was privileged to attend a forum concerning the importance of a path to citizenship in talks of immigration reform presented by the AFL-CIO and the Economic Policy Institute. The group of speakers at this event ranged from Dreamer activists, decorated professors, prominent businessmen, and current politicians including Representative Xavier Becerra and Senator John McCain. However, the most powerful impact came from undocumented Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, who discussed both his personal experience being undocumented as well as multiple anecdotes that he retained from his travels, leaving those in attendance and on stage in awe. In his last words he encouraged the audience to have uncomfortable discussions surrounding the issue, and to not just fall into the same bullet pointed memos that are read by organizations or politicians.
The tone by which a path to citizenship was discussed immediately shifted at that point. What was a discussion on the economic benefits of citizenship for undocumented immigrants became a discussion of undocumented citizens as individuals trying to make a living and support and keep their family together. They were not spoken of as "illegals" or criminals but as people, no different than the millions of Americans trying to do the same, The only thing separating them being a country of birth, influenced irrefutably by chance.
Therefore it is very important for us to approach the issue of a path to citizenship from an economic perspective, but also from a human perspective. If asked to define what being an American is, many Americans would not simply a state owning or receiving a certificate of citizenship or birth. America continuously prides itself on being a nation that is inclusive and accepting. Simultaneously there is an under class of people living in the shadows without basic protections from abuse and mistreatment.
That is why a blog post like this is important. There are very few statistics that can adequately display the difficulties of living below basic protections, and there is nothing that can detail the strife of a family separated by deportation. I am not advocating against a secure border, nor am I condoning breaking the law. However, I would like to push anyone reading this post to, as Jose Vargas encouraged, be uncomfortable. I would like to encourage everyone to not look at this debate in the way that the media or Capitol Hill sells it to you. I would like to see everyone look at a path to citizenship and the availability of basic fair wages and safety net protections as a foregone conclusion when discussing reforms. To allow for these men, women, and children to obtain the rights that, despite many misconceptions, they have risked their livelihood for. We need a secure border and a reformed immigration system. However, as Americans we also need to handle our reform in a way that ensures liberty and justice for all. At least that is my definition of being an American.
-Paul Stern, Worker/Immigrant Rights Intern
This week the media has not been short on stories to report. With potentially impactful Supreme Court rulings, a new climate change initiative, and a constant onslaught of scandals, it is hard to remember that debate on comprehensive immigration reform is coming to an incredibly crucial time on the Senate floor. In recent weeks damaging amendments to the bill and the lack of the now necessary sixty vote super majority, has threatened to kill what is the most promising, albeit far from perfect, push for reform in recent memory.
However, yesterday a new compromise offered by Senators Hoeven and Corker breathed new life into immigration reform. It received support from sixty-seven senators, including fifteen Republican senators, in a crucial "test vote". The Hoeven/Corker proposal has become essentially a rewrite of the comprehensive bill, with a newly amended border security section destined to alienate some, but also pull some undecided votes. According to a CNN article the amendment offered primarily focuses on border security. In its current state it increases the number of border agents to 20,000, builds an extended wall along Mexico, and a reported increase in security and worker identification technology.
With the test vote showing nearly seventy senators in favor of the newly amended bill, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has cut off other amendments to the bill and filed for cloture in hopes of maintaining the current support for the bill. This will definitely go a long way in assuring the bill's passage in what now looks like a pretty easy conclusion in the Senate.
However, it is important to note that this bill should not be considered the end all be all reform of our immigration system. The House of Representatives has only just begun to discuss comprehensive reform and many representatives are signaling a desire to break reform into smaller pieces of legislation. No doubt a ploy to enact some measures over others, such as border security over amnesty. Key provisions and amendments have also been left out of the Senate bill in order to make it more palatable for bipartisan support. Protections for foreign workers and family reunification provisions have been softened in order to appease the bill's opposition. While the bill will certainly overhaul our flawed system, one can only hope that future legislation is drafted with a little more teeth.
For right now, a giant leap towards reform is certainly in sight. Comprehensive reform will most likely pass the Senate by the July 4th deadline, and the adoption of the Hoever/Corker proposal will definitely gain broader support from Republican representatives. Only time will tell what the next few weeks will bring to the table.
-Paul Stern, Worker/Immigrant Rights Intern
We are looking for one person to take several existing factsheets- all currently in Word form - and turn them into a unified series of factsheets with a similar aesthetic. Most of them are 2 pages (front and back). We are looking for something very modern, clean, and bright and include graphics to make them more interesting (e.g., charts, images).
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Ideally we are looking for someone who can commit to finishing all the current factsheets by the end of January, and who can either stay on for ocassional work (a new factsheet every 3-4 months) or who can leave the template for us for future factsheets.
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Break the Chain Campaign is a project of the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC. For 13 years, we have provided direct social services for domestic workers (nannies, housekeepers, and caregivers) who have survived human trafficking and worker exploitation. Currently, we focus on research, writing, policy advocacy, and training, all based on our direct service experience and our commitment to a rights-based approach. We work to deepen the connections between parallel movements of human rights, immigrant rights, worker rights, climate justice, trade and tax fairness, and demilitarization, through the lens of domestic workers fighting for justice in the US and around the world.
Project Description: The focus of this internship will be
1) Immigration rights, particularly immigrant women and families, and the rights of immigrant survivors of crime; and2) Worker rights, particularly workers in industries historically excluded from labor protections- domestic workers, day laborers, farmworkers, and guestworkers, among others.
The work will primarily involve research, writing, and attending policy/advocacy meetings and events, with some administrative work (database entry, meeting minutes, filing, etc.) is required of all interns, but will be a small percentage of your time. We are a busy project so there is plenty of concrete work to be done! You will represent Break the Chain Campaign on national calls, at DC meetings, and will blog about your issues. You will also have the opportunity to create factsheets and other longer written materials.
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We are seeking an intepreter fluent in French (for a client from Africa) who is available for a full day of legal interpreting at the end of December (we are considering December 21st). Someone located in the District of Columbia or in Maryland would be ideal.
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The We Belong Together campaign invites you to join us for a multimedia briefing on women, migration and the impacts of U.S. immigration policies at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Thursday, October 25th
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** Note that the briefing will be presented as a webinar, so you will need both internet and phone access in order to participate.
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In September, We Belong Together travelled to Tijuana, Mexico to meet with women who have been deported from the United States and have been separated from their families on both sides of the border. Their testimonies are compelling evidence of the humanitarian crisis that has been created by U.S. immigration policies. They are also powerful illustrations of the bravery of migrant women who risk everything to provide a better future for their children, families and communities.
Join us for a presentation of migrant women's testimonies, for a discussion of the issues they raise, and for a conversation on the importance of using a multinational approach to ensure the human rights of all migrants.
Please view this short video profile of Yolanda, one of the women we met in Tijuana. Like and share on Facebook to encourage others to participate.
Last Wednesday, just in time for Labor Day, the California state legislature passed the California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. This legislation, inspired by a similar measure passed in New York State in 2010, provides basic workplace protections such as overtime pay, meal and rest breaks, and uninterrupted sleep time for the state's growing domestic workforce. Now awaiting Governor Jerry Brown's signature, the bill points to a deep change in the nature of work in America.
Over the past several decades, more and more women have started to work outside of their own homes. In fact, women became the majority of the workforce in the United States in 2010. While in the past, women provided unpaid labor in the home to care for their families, the demands of their paid jobs make that labor increasingly untenable.
Ai-Jen Poo rallies with members of the National Domestic Workers Alliance.
Enter domestic workers, whom many women hire to clean their homes, raise their children and care for their aging parents. These domestic workers – most of whom are immigrant women – now perform the intimate labor of caring for hundreds of thousands of families across the nation. And as the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement and advances in medicine are prolonging all of our lives, the need for in-home caregivers is on the rise. In fact, the in-home care workforce is among the fastest growing workforces in the nation.
But as important as their labor is, domestic workers are extremely vulnerable in the workplace: isolated in private homes, working long hours often for poverty wages and more often than not without access to basic benefits such as paid sick days or health insurance. Take Thelma Reta, for example, who works as a caregiver in Los Angeles, and who for years earned as little as $35 per day for around the clock care of an elderly couple.
Reta is not the exception. Challenging conditions like hers are common, an expression of the age-old societal devaluation of women's work in the home; and they're bolstered by the explicit exclusion of domestic workers from many of the basic rights and protections provided to workers in this country by laws such as the National Labor Relations Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Domestic worker organizations have emerged in cities around the country to address these conditions and to bring value to the labor of care. In June 2007 they founded the National Domestic Workers Alliance to give voice to the experiences of the workforce and to promote the establishment of rights. The alliance was central to the ratification of the New York Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in 2010 – groundbreaking legislation that established overtime pay, a day of rest, paid leave, and protection from discrimination and harassment for domestic workers. It also raised awareness of the plight of domestic workers and created a legislative precedent that is now spreading around the country, beginning with California last week.
These Bills of Rights do more than simply reverse a legacy of discrimination in the law. They are also a call to redefine the labor of care and the work of all women, in the home and in the workplace. Comedian and actor, Amy Poehler, in a recent public service announcement in support of the California legislation put it best, "Every day so many working women get to do what they do because there are wonderful people in their home helping them." As candidates and lawmakers around the country debate the future of jobs and the economy, they should see that New York and California are on to something.
This post was written by Ai-Jen Poo. Ai-jen is the Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance and Co-Director of Caring Across Generations. She has been an advocate for the rights of immigrant women since 1995, and was recently named one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.


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Enabling Enterprise is a not-for-profit social enterprise which helps schools to hone their students' core skills and aspirations by bringing enterprise into the classroom. Like the year 5 students whose quest to develop the toy of the future ended with a visit to Hamleys presenting to senior staff, or the year 9 group who launched their own magazine and experienced the world of media, spending the day at international media company OMD, our students take the lead on some incredible team projects and are introduced to the world of work through visits to top UK businesses.
Enabling Enterprise has won two national education awards and social enterprise awards, and was recognised as the third fastest growing social enterprise in the SE100 in 2012.
This year we have worked with over 15,000 students nationwide with targets of 20,000 by the summer. As a not-for-profit organisation, our team is a mixture of paid employees and volunteers, and we are always keen to have new volunteers to join us, through our volunteering programme.
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Children of the Most High God, Independent Baptist missionaries serving the Lord in Guatemala, Central America.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Father's Day and the Church Anniversary
Sunday we celebrated Father's Day AND the Fourth Anniversary of the Iglesia Bautista La Esperanza. What a wonderful day it was, full of blessings from the start! First, we were surprised at the arrival of our friend and fellow missionary Flo Martin, and even MORE surprised at who accompanied her. An old mutual friend, and member of one of our favorite churches in Texas, Trinity Baptist in Arlington. Doris is from Guatemala and had come here to visit family members. What a blessing to see her, particularly on this special occasion. Several of our young people read Scriptures honoring their fathers. The worship in song was enthusiastic, and God was glorified! A special speaker had been invited, Bro. Job Fuentes, and his message was a challenge from the book of Joshua. After the preaching, lunch was served to everyone. We had spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, French bread, and apple cake. The sweetest thing of all was the fellowship among the believers. We hope your Father's Day was equally blessed!
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Swiss Re Offers Insurance Credits for APS, CAE Upset Training
Business jet and turboprop operators insured by Swiss Re Corporate Solutions (Booth No. N1121) can receive premium credits toward upset safety training through a new program announced here at NBAA. The program offers premium credits to qualifying jet and turboprop operators whose pilots complete the Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) program offered jointly by aviation training companies CAE (Booth No. N3533) and Aviation Performance Solutions (APS, Booth No. N527).
"When you work with two leading edge training companies, from an insurance perspective, the equation is relatively simple," said Oliver Dlugosch, head of global markets at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. "If there's better training offered to customers and customers go through the training, it reduces the overall risk and frequency of loss. If the frequency of loss is reduced, that's good for the pilots, the traveling public and also for the insurance company. That's why we want to offer an incentive to our customers to complete this advanced training."
The APS/CAE UPRT program is designed to help pilots avoid, recognize and recover from loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) situations in which flight occurs outside of the normal flight envelope with an inability of the pilot to control the aircraft.
"Our program offers a credit toward specialized training that mitigates the threat of loss of control in-flight," said Dlugosch. "Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is investing in the advancement of aviation safety with those insured and we will offer the credit to qualifying customers each year that they take the UPRT course with our partners in the program."
The UPRT course includes a web-based Airplane Upset Recovery Training Aid, 4.5 in-flight upset training missions (flights four and five are combined into a longer mission) in an Extra 300 (U.S.) or a Slingsby T67M200 Firefly (Europe), 7.5 hours of specialized ground instruction, a one-hour jet-specific high performance briefing, and a two-hour CAE multi-engine glass cockpit full flight simulator upset-specific session with an expert APS upset instructor. Upset training in an A4 Skyhawk military jet is also available at APS for an additional fee.
"We consider this integrated program as one of the best solutions that we have available to the industry. It was specifically designed to address the needs of the professional jet pilot," said APS president Paul Ransbury. "It's a thoroughly vetted and proven program, but this is the first opportunity where it's being brought to the market in a manner by which there is an opportunity for insurance clients to take advantage of financial credits."
The entire UPRT course costs $6,850 per pilot. Upon completion of the three-day course, qualified operators insured by Swiss Re can apply for up to 10 percent credit of their gross premium to a maximum discount of $25,000.
"This program represents a triple win," said Dlugosch. "Pilots get better training, training program providers get more participants and the insurance company lowers risk of losses."
All training is done by APS instructors. Students may opt to complete the course at one of three locations where both APS and CAE have facilities in close proximity: Mesa, Ariz.; Dallas, Texas; and Amsterdam, Netherlands.
"CAE has been championing advanced training courses for years as a way to increase safety," said Nick Leontidis, CAE group president of Civil Simulation Products. "Pilots who have taken our upset prevention and recovery training have said that this is one of the most valuable flying training programs they have ever received. We are pleased to participate with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, and APS in a program that endorses innovative training."
The Swiss Re Corporate Solutions credit program may be timely as the FAA recently finalized its new rulemaking for air transport pilot (ATP) certificate requirements that require candidates to complete upset recognition and recovery training in a full flight simulator. The new FAA rule, effective as of Aug. 1, 2013, also requires a second-in-command (SIC) pilot (first officer) on FAR Part 121 air carriers to hold an ATP certificate with the appropriate aircraft type rating. Previously first officers could hold a commercial certificate with instrument rating.
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Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD)
Ongoing clinical study in stroke research - Dr Charles Dafe, Newcastle University
Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) accounts for about 20% of all strokes (lacunar strokes) and is the leading cause for vascular cognitive impairment/dementia. SVD appears typically as areas of hyperintensities on T2 sequences on MRI (these white matter hyperintensities are termed leukoaraiosis).
Hypertension, apart from the normal ageing process is the major risk factor for developing SVD and is present in up to 80-90% of patients with lacunar stroke and leukoaraiosis. An important mechanism underlying the development of leukoaraiosis is hypo-perfusion in the deep white matter structures (via atherosclerosis in the small blood vessels – a process accelerated by hypertension).
It has previously been demonstrated that intensive lowering of blood pressure in otherwise healthy elderly people with hypertension resulted in the reversal of the right-ward shift of the cerebral auto-regulation curve and an improvement in grey matter cerebral blood flow (CBF). While this was demonstrated in otherwise healthy individuals, it is unknown whether this same process occurs in people with established SVD. There have also been questions raised about how beneficial or otherwise intensive lowering of blood pressure is – due to concerns about increased risk of falls and possibly also potentially worsening of cerebral hypo-perfusion.
Study Objectives
Ths study aims primarily to determine whether a strategy of intensive (<125mmHg), versus standard (130-140mmHg), treatment of blood pressure in individuals with small vessel disease and leukoaraiosis is associated with reduced cognitive decline.
Patients will be recruited and randomised into two treatment groups (intensive or standard) and followed up over a 2-year period to determine whether a strategy of intensive, versus standard, treatment of blood pressure is associated with a reduced rate of cognitive decline.
We also aim to determine the pathophysiological effect of blood pressure lowering on cerebral blood flow using the MRI arterial spin labelling (ASL) technique and to determine the effect of blood pressure lowering on the progression of white matter damage assessed using the MRI diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) technique
On the whole the study aims to recruit 422 participants across various trial centres within the stroke research network. One hundred and sixty of these participants will be enrolled into the imaging sub-studies.
A joint collaborative study between Newcastle and St Georges Universities and a British hypertension/The Stroke Association funded clinical trial.


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The Kingston
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The Kingston features European front design with a dramatic roofline, gorgeous mahogany front doors, a custom garage and gas lanterns. The home provides many areas that are perfect for entertaining with an open floor plan, a chef's dream kitchen, and covered rear porch with a wood-burning fireplace. Retreat to an incredible master suite and relax in a luxurious bathroom that features a tiled barrel ceiling, clawfoot tub and huge walk-in shower.
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Bellamy Homes is a custom home builder in the greater Charlotte, NC area. Outstanding customer service, quality craftsmanship, custom plan designs, a detailed process and comprehensive warranty program are the ways that Bellamy Homes is committed to ensuring their homeowners have an amazing experience before, during and after the build.View Full Builder Profile