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Parking spaces reserved for those with disabilities should be sacrosanct.
They should be used by only by those who truly need them, regardless of whether people are in possession of the state-issued blue disabled parking placards.
Yet, that's not happening. In fact, in some larger cities the number of people abusing the disabled placards is soaring — and becoming a problem .
That does not seem to be a problem in the Walla Walla Valley. Generally, the disabled-parking spaces are available for those who need them and few are using placards to beat the two-hour parking rules. Most folks are doing what's right. We hope that continues.
Portland is seeing a surge in deceit. Parking placard abuse is out of control and it's being blamed on the loosening of rules to obtain placards and the city's aging population.
That accounts for only some of the 72 percent increase in placard use (and abuse) over the past five years. The bulk of placard use seems to be an outright effort to beat the system.
Downtown parking in Portland, like many big cities, requires drivers to pay. Those who have disabled placards, however, are exempt.
"It was astonishing to see car after car after car with the disabled placard," said Portland City Commissioner Steve Novick.
The Associated Press verifies Novick's claim. AP reported it is common to find entire city blocks in which there are more cars with placards than without. This problem is more than annoying to Portland officials, it is expensive. It's estimated it cost the city $2.4 million in lost parking meter revenue last year,
Novick is seeking reform, including tightening standards on who is allowed to have placards.
But experts in this problem, which is growing throughout the country, say the only way to really curb the problem is to make the disabled pay to park.
"Economically, a free parking pass is a very nice thing to have, and there are always enough people who are a bit unscrupulous when it comes to parking that you can't expect self-restraint," said Donald Shoup, a UCLA urban planning professor and author of "The High Cost of Free Parking."
He is probably correct. But allowing those who are truly disabled to get closer to their destination is the right thing to do and not making them pay is a nice thing to do.
It is very sad and unfortunate people choose to lie and cheat to get a good parking space and a free parking space. The cheaters don't suffer; it is the disabled who need easier access to places who do.
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namvet60 1 year, 2 months ago
I find that your statement that this is not a problem in the Walla Walla Valley as being facetious. If I go to a store I park at least two or three spaces from the fartherest parked cars. When I walk by the disabled spots I constantly see people pull in putting up there little blue placard and walking better than I do into the store. There are those that are disabled and at times have to park in a space farther away just for these reasons of people being to lazy to walk. It happens all over.

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Use a clean, half-pint milk carton. Loosely tape a balloon to the top so that air can get through. For the wheels, slide two thin dowels through two straws (the dowels should be thinner and slightly longer than the straws). A parent should use an awl to puncture a small hole in four plastic jar or bottle lids (four of the same size or two sets of different sizes). Slide the ends of dowels into the holes of lids (the holes should be small, so that the dowels fit snugly into them). Tape the straws to the bottom of the carton. If the car seems unbalanced, tape a washer to carton's bottom or side. Rev up the "engine" by inflating the balloon, and then release so that the car can get going.
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MONDAY, March 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- One of every three Tennesseans fills a prescription for narcotic painkillers at least once a year, creating a free-floating pool of available medication that helps feed the state's growing problem with prescription drug abuse, a new study has found.
Nearly 5.2 million Tennessee residents received painkillers -- 37 million total prescriptions -- between 2007 and 2011, which works out to about 1.4 prescriptions per resident, according to a report published online March 3 in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.
A small but significant percentage of those residents appeared to be engaging in "doctor shopping," which indicates drug abuse and increases their risk of overdose death, said senior study author Dr. Timothy Jones, state epidemiologist for the Tennessee Department of Health.
Among patients who received narcotic pain killers in 2011, 7.6 percent got prescriptions from more than four doctors and 2.5 percent went to more than four pharmacies to get their medication. Nearly 3 percent had an average daily dose of more than 100 morphine milligram equivalents (MME), considered a high-risk dosage.
"There is a pretty substantial subgroup of Tennesseans who are using multiple doctors, multiple pharmacies and getting very high doses," Jones said.
A second new study appearing in the same journal found that having prescription narcotics around, even for legitimate purposes, helps fuel ongoing drug addiction.
Painkillers obtained from a friend or relative, either freely given or purchased, provide about half the prescription narcotics used by chronic abusers, according to the study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"These drugs have risks, and sharing medications can share those risks and increase the risk that someone could overdose and die," said lead author Christopher Jones, now a senior adviser in the Office of Policy and Planning at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
In Tennessee, overdose deaths due to prescription drugs increased nearly fivefold during the past decade, Tim Jones said, rising from 118 deaths in 2001 to 564 in 2011. There now are more deaths related to narcotic painkillers than heroin and cocaine combined, he said.
Prescription drug abuse in Tennessee began as a problem in the northeast part of the state, in and around the Appalachians, but since has spread to become a statewide health crisis, Tim Jones said.
State health officials worked with the CDC to analyze patient information from a state database that monitors prescriptions of controlled substances.
They found that people ran a six times greater risk of overdose death if they were engaged in doctor shopping, either by receiving prescriptions from four or more doctors or filling them at four or more pharmacies. People taking high doses of more than 100 MMEs on average were 11 times more likely to die from overdose.
People with one or more of these risk factors accounted for 55 percent of all overdose deaths, the researchers found.
In 2011, Tim Jones said, there were 32,000 Tennesseans who received 25 or more prescriptions for opiates, and 5,500 who got prescriptions from 10 or more doctors.
"That's pretty hard to come up with a good explanation for," he said. "If you're getting that many prescriptions from that many doctors, you're working pretty hard at it."
The Tennessee findings become more disturbing when held next to a national U.S. study about the sources of illicit prescription drugs.
CDC researchers found that nearly two-thirds of people of people aged 12 and older who reported light nonmedical use of narcotic painkillers received the drugs for free from a friend or relative. The data came from an annual survey on drug use.
As use escalates to abuse -- to the point at which people are taking narcotic painkillers 200 or more days a year -- friends and family continue to be a major source of the drugs, with about 26 percent still freely given and another 23 percent purchased.
Those heavy users also rely on prescriptions from more than one doctor for 27 percent of their narcotic medications, and drug dealers for 15 percent.
"It is clear that as you require more and more drugs, you're going to seek more and varied sources," Christopher Jones said. "You are less likely to get [narcotics] from friends and family for free and more likely to get them prescribed by one or more physicians or buy them from a friend or relative or ... drug dealer."
Doctors can play a large role in controlling this form of drug abuse by using some healthy skepticism when considering a prescription, Tim Jones said.
"We have now made it mandatory that anytime an opiate prescription is written, the pharmacist who fills it has to put it in the database and physicians have to look when prescribing," he said. "Now I can sit at my desk and look up their record and see that they've received prescriptions from five different doctors over the past five weeks. I can look them in the face and say, 'I'm sorry, you're not being truthful and you're not getting it from me.'"
People also can help by properly disposing of medicine they no longer need, Christopher Jones said.
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Julia Langbein was the author of one of our favorite blogs, the Bruni Digest, when we invited her to write bar and restaurant listings for New York Magazines website. She wasnt with us long: Several reviews in, she took a position at Gourmet magazine. With the Gourmet offices now eerily empty (as a Gawker photo gallery attests), Langbein ponders what she'll miss most.
Earlier this summer I spent an afternoon working next to a writer friend of mine at a coffee shop in Chicago. Hey, she said, whats a good adjective for a brownie?
Which brownie? I asked.
This brownie, she said, and turned her computer to me. On the screen was a website for a caf that she was including in a group review of new restaurants for a national magazine.
Sigh. Maybe Gourmets way of doing business was proven unfeasible this week; The cushy days are over, another writer e-mailed after the news of the magazines closing broke. Cushy, classy, staid these were the surface associations of a magazine that sold, maybe even generated, a mid-century aspirational image of the good life through entertaining and travel. Maybe this mantle was too heavy to shed or renovate. But what makes me sad about Cond Nasts decision to shutter the magazine isnt the death of this iconic American image of the good life, but rather the end of the kind of work done behind that image.
Heres a shocker: I wrote a blog whose favorite terms included slutbucket and grundlestash, and peppered its (granted) nominally food-oriented criticism with pictures such as one of a circle of naked hillbillies jumping into a puddle of mud. Trust me, no one was more surprised than I was when this blog attracted the attention of Gourmets editors. I almost expected it to be a cruel joke when they invited me to come to their offices and talk about writing something for the magazine: Would they dump a bucket of melted Fontina over my head, Carrie-style, and cackle at the ratty, potty-mouthed blogger who thought she was legit for a hot, cruel second?
What happened was that I showed up with a bunch of pitches that must have convinced them Id never laid eyes on the magazine (one was about my loyalty to a restaurant I knew was terrible: the mathematical opposite of something Gourmet would publish), and the editors quick, familial, funny, hardly the glossy curators of food-Vogue one might suspect coaxed better ideas out of me, and I ended up doing a feature about my familys farm in Southern Finland that summer.
For that piece, I was a cheap date its hard to accrue expenses in my grandpas birch forest. Not so for the next feature, about the Anglo-American cocktail bars in Pariss historic palace hotels. The magazine flew me to Paris for a week of slinging $50 martinis: Even the editorial intro to the piece had to admit, Now heres a plum assignment. If cushy, then only incidentally so the humor of the article came from the interactions I had with the bartenders and clientele, from the accidents and hushed asides that you only get from brushing up against the real thing. You could have written that article from a coffee shop in Chicago, weaving obsequious press releases and phone conversations with staff about luxurious ingredients and celebrity bartenders into some kind of travel piece, frothing up descriptive language from online photo galleries. It happens all the time. It would have read as merely classy and staid. And that wasnt Gourmet.
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Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, center, shakes hands with House Speaker David Ralston, right, after delivering his State of the State address on the House Floor of the Capitol as Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, left, looks on, Thursday in Atlanta.
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Editor's Note: An abridged version of this article appears in this week's issue, featuring 100 Songs that Defined Arizona. In celebration of Arizona's centennial, we've rounded up sound clips for (almost) everything featured in our list, and will be rolling them out over the course of the week. "I ... More >>
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Kevin McCarney, owner of L.A.'s Poquito Ms Baja-style taco stands, has built a mini-empire around the Spanish word for more: He controls federal trademarks for "The Ms," "Chef Ms," "Mucho Ms," and several ms like it. It's enough trademarks that Taco Bell's lawyers wanted him to okay the "Live Ms" ad campaign back in 2012 something he refused to do. Obviously, Taco Bell moved ahead anyway, and now McCarney's suing for trademark violations, though he in turn maybe violated Taco Bell's trademark last year when he returned fire with "Get Poquito Ms Out of Life." If mediation fails, the fight for "ms" moves to the courtroom in 2015. [OC Weekly]
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Craigmont High students on a road to self-discovery
Every high school student has passions and interests that are unique to them. However, many young people have trouble connecting what they are naturally interested in – whether it is playing video games, reading mystery novels, or catching bugs in their back yard – to a potential career down the road.
With that challenge in mind, Roadtrip Nation – with the support of AT&T and the AT&T Foundation – is set to produce a mobile-friendly curriculum that helps high school students connect their studies to career pathways. The goal is to help students connect the dots between their personal interests and real world opportunities.
Earlier this year, Roadtrip Nation received $1 million from AT&T and the AT&T Foundation to produce a mobile-friendly curriculum that helps students at risk of dropping out of high school connect their studies and interests to real-world opportunities. With this new funding, Roadtrip Nation will extend its program offerings to 10,000 students in six states, including Tennessee.
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Some people believe one thing, some believe another. That's great. That's freedom. That's America.
But what if you believe that it's OK to swerve to the opposite side of the road when you drive?
What if you believe that children should be able to buy alcohol? What if you think it's OK to set forest fires?
Obviously, acting on such beliefs could get you into big trouble, and even the most free-thinking libertarian would be unlikely to defend you.
Not getting vaccinations for yourself or your children falls into the same general category.
Indiana and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control last week began a major effort to persuade parents to get their children vaccinated as newborns. Some families wait until their kids start school to have them immunized against tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough and meningitis. But that leaves children unprotected against devastating diseases for the first years of their lives.
Even when their children are entering school, some parents ask for them to be exempted from legally required vaccinations.
Nothing is perfectly safe, but the risk of vaccine-related problems is minuscule. Many, many lives have been saved, and much suffering has been averted by modern vaccines.
Doctors, scientists and health officials do their best to calm the fears of parents who read the scare stories on the Internet or hear them from misguided and misguiding celebrities.
Scott Stienecker, medical director of epidemiology and infection prevention for Parkview Health, doesn't know quite how to convey the truth to those who have chosen to believe the claptrap.
It's a bit like having to argue with the Flat Earth Society, Stienecker said. The time we see the arguments bear out is when they're looking at their loved one in a hospital bed.
Indeed, health policymakers are considering ways to override individual choice on vaccinations, especially for health care workers.
People who choose not to vaccinate, they become a burden to everyone, Stienecker said.
He pointed out that even those who become ill after they've avoided a flu vaccination can end up facing weeks or months in the hospital. What right do you have if you get sick to require that I pay for your care? Stienecker asked.
Beyond the cost, beyond the deva- station to individual families, there is the danger that a disease that has been beaten into dormancy by decades of mass immunization could reappear in a population if enough parents withhold their children or themselves from the protection of vaccines.
I now think that it is the duty of each person to minimize the risk that they're going to be infected, Stienecker said.
Duty is a word we don't hear that much outside of the military context. But it's appropriate. Do your duty. Get your kids vaccinated. It's not just about you and your children. It's about all of us.


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August 1, 2003
Hua Ngo, President
H&N Foods International, Inc.
125 Bayshore Blvd.
San Francisco, California 94124
Dear Mr. Ngo:
On March 20, 23, and 24, 2003, we inspected your seafood processing facility, located at Pier 45, Shed D-1, San Francisco, CA. We found that you have serious deviations from the seafbod Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) regulation, Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 123 (21 CFR 123) - Fish and Fishery Products. In accordance with 21 CFR 123.6(g), failure of a processor to have and implement a HACCP plan that complies with this section or otherwise operate in accordance with the
requirements of this part, renders the fishery products adulterated within the meaning of Section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act), 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(4). Accordingly your tuna and Mahi Mahi are adulterated, in that the products have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have been rendered injurious to health. You may find the Act and the Seafood HACCP Regulations through links in FDAs home page at www.fda.gov.
The deviations were as follows:
1. You must conduct a hazard analysis to determine whether there are food safety hazards that are reasonably likely to occur and have a HACCP plan that, at a minimum, lists the food safety hazards that are reasonably likely to occur, to comply with 21 CFR 123.6 (a) and (c) (1). A food safety hazard is defined in 21 CFR 123.3 (f) as any biological, chemical, or physical property that may cause a food to be unsafe for human consumption. However, your firms HACCP plan for All Scombroid fish does not ljst the food safety hazard of pathogen survival through temperature abuse. Your firm receives, stores, and processes tuna that is intended to be consumed as a ready-to-eat (raw as sashimi) product. Firms that produce ready-to-eat products must control pathogen growth through proper refrigeration at receiving, during processing and during storage.
2. You must implement the monitoring procedures that you have listed in your HACCP plan, to comply with 21 CFR 123.6(b). However, your firm did not follow the monitoring procedure of noting the adequacy of cooling media at the receiving critical control point to control the Scombrotcxin formation. For example, on March 23, 2003, one shipment of Mahi Mahi from [redacted] and [redacted] shipments of tuna from [redacted] were placed directly into the cooler without being subjected to the monitoring procedures listed in the receiving critical control point. Only when FDA investigators related the incident to management did the firms employees remove [redacted] shipments from the retigemtor to conduct their normal monitoring procedures. In addition, the FDA investigator observed the falsification of records on [redacted] tuna shipments from [redacted]. The receiving personnel recorded yes on receiving monitoring records for the Adequacy of cooling media and Are cooling medias conditions OK, even though the gel packs were mostly thawed out and the dry ice was completely sublimated.
3. You must take corrective action when a deviation fkom a critical limit occurs, to comply with 21 CFR 123.7(a). 21 CFR123.7(b)(2) requires that a corrective action ensure that the cause of the deviation is corrected. However, your corrective action plan for Scombroid Fish at the receiving critical control point to control Scombrotoxm formation does not address correcting the cause of the
deviation. The receipt of the [redacted] shipments of tuna received from [redacted] on March 23, with thawed gel pat and completely sublimated dry ice, should have prompted communication with the supplier to insure that future shipments would include adequate refrigeration.
4. You must take corrective actions when a deviation from a critical limit occurs, to comply with 21 CPR 123.7(a). 21 CFR 123.7(b)(1) requires that a corrective action ensures that no product enters commerce that is either injurious to health or is otherwise adulterated as a result of the deviation. However, your firm took a corrective action when the temperatures of the [redacted] shipments of tuna deviated from your critical limits at the receiving critical control point that was not adequate to control Scombrotoxin formation. When your employees found that the internal temperatures of fish from the [redacted] cartons and [redacted] cartons of fresh Yellowfin tuna from [redacted] exceeded 40 degrees F at the receving critical control point, they sampled only [redacted] fish per lot histamine anlysis instead of [redacted] fish per ton, as prescribed in your HACCP plan.
5. You must adequately monitor sanitation conditions and practices during processing, to comply with 21 CFR 123.11 (b). However, your firm did not monitor the condition and cleanliness of food contact surfaces, including utensils, gloves, and outer garments and the exclusion of pests, with sufficient frequency to ensure control, as evidenced by:
a. Your firm was using a white plastic container as an ice scoop and was storing the container upside down on a guard pole. The inside of the container was in direct contact with the top of the guard pole which was contaminated with dark, yellow colored debris.
b. Misuse of shovels that were color coded to avoid contaminating ice. Your firms ice shovels are white and the shovels used in the cleaning operation are red. The investigator reported a red shovel being used in an ice bin and mentioned the possibility for cross contamination to your firms management.
c. The investigator reported a 1% to 2 inch gap between the bottom of the roll-up door at the back of your firms processing facility. This building defect inhibits your firms ability to exclude pests from the food plant.
At the conclusion of the inspection, the deviations were listed on Form FDA 483 and discussed with you. A copy of this form is enclosed for your ready reference. This list is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of violations. You are responsible for ensuring that
your processing facility operates in compliance with the Act, the seafood HACCP regulations, and the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations (21 CFR 110).
We may take further action if you do not promptly correct these violations. For instance, we may take further action to seize your products and/or enjoin your firm from operating. Please respond in writing within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of this letter. Your response should outline the specific things you are doing to correct these deviations. You should include in your response documentation or other useful information that would assist us in evaluating your corrections. If you cannot complete all corrections before you respond, we expect that you will explain the reason for your delay, and state when you will correct any remaining deviations.
Please send your reply to: Ms. Harumi Kishida, Compliance Officer, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 1431 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA 94502-7070. If you have any questions regarding any issue in this letter, please contact Ms. Kishida at (510) 337-6824.
Charles D. Moss for Dennis K. Linsley
District Director
San Francisco District


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"The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests."
– Epictetus
"Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."
– Robert Schuller
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"The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail."
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Starting Rockland Boulders pitcher Sean Bierman tossed a complete game, as the Boulders walloped Trois-Rivieres on Friday night at Provident Bank Park. Rockland broke the game wide open in the 2nd inning by scoring three times. A two-run double by Matt Nandin over the third base bag into the bullpen area brought two runners across to make the score 3-0.
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Bierman cruised through most of the innings by striking out 6 Aigles batters, scattering nine hits with mistakes only coming in the 5th inning that yielded two hits, plus a ground out by Felix Brown that brought Trois-Rivieres' only run of the game across the plate. This was a repeat of the July 6th match-up with the Aigles when Bierman gave up only one run, also.
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For travellers willing to step outside their comfort zone, who don't mind being thrown in at the deep end. Just the ticket for those aged between 18-35 or anyone young at heart with an open mind, an eye on the budget & a nose for adventure.
Our Basic tours offer superb value and are ideal for those who are happy to forgo some creature comforts in favour of an authentic and fun experience. Under the leadership of a fully trained tour leader, you will enjoy all the highlights and freedom of independent travel with the convenience, security and companionship of a small group.
We ask that you read it carefully and that you take the document with you on your holiday. It contains information on visas, vaccinations, spending money, etc, as well as a detailed, day by day itinerary of your trip.
International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, entrance fees, US$10 Galapagos transit card, US$100 Galapagos National Park fee, Isabela Island port fee US$20, other meals, drinks, optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.
Australians, New Zealanders, Americans, Canadians and British do not currently require a visa for Ecuador. For all other nationalities please reconfirm your visa requirements with us.
Many governments publish up-to-date travel advice for countries around the world. Information is gleaned from both local and international sources as well as 'friendly' governments, and the notices are often on the cautious side. Sometimes there will be conflicting information. For example, the Australian, UK and Canadian governments may agree on the nature of the advice; however, frequently they do not. And sometimes the views expressed by a particular government can be coloured by political considerations. We will monitor these travel advisories closely and may alter itineraries or cancel trips as a result. However, it is also your responsibility to stay informed and form a balanced view. We recommend that you visit the websites or contact the departments listed below. Unless otherwise stated, it is not normally the intention of the relevant government travel advice to dissuade you from travelling. Rather, it is to inform you of where and when you should exercise caution to avoid problems. Please also note that, as a responsible tour operator, we maintain constant links with our ground operators and your safety - at all times - is our paramount concern. You can check your government's latest travel advice at one of the links below:
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
U.S. Department of State New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
We strongly recommend you visit your doctor to discuss health requirements for your trip. They will advise you regarding the appropriate inoculations. In some places anti-malaria medication may also be required. Some vaccines need to be administered a few weeks before departure so allow yourself plenty of time. Obtain a certificate of vaccination and carry this with you on this trip. A dental check up is also highly recommended
Yellow Fever: This vaccine should be administered at least 10 days prior to travel and must be recorded in an official certificate book. You may be asked to produce this certificate by immigration and health officials both whilst travelling overseas and upon your return to your home country so you must carry this booklet with you at all times.
Other vaccinations may be required or recommended for this trip so you should consult with your travel doctor to obtain the latest up to date information.
Remember, it is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain any vaccinations or preventative medicines for the countries you are visiting – or any which may be required by your home country upon your return.
For travellers from Australia and New Zealand, we recommend the Travel Doctor-TMVC clinics (see www.traveldoctor.com.au or phone 1300 658 844 for an appointment in Australia). Travellers from countries other than Australia and New Zealand should contact similar organisations or their travel doctor for advice. General health and vaccination information is available to all travellers at
www.traveldoctor.com.au/travelreport. Some vaccines require more than one dose, so arrange for your visit at least 4-6 weeks before you travel.
We recommend that you photocopy the main pages of your passport, your airline ticket, itinerary, insurance policy, traveller's cheques and credit card. Keep one set of photocopies with you, separate from the originals. Leave one set of copies at home with family or friends. It is also worth taking some extra passport photos with you in case of additional visas, permits or other unforeseen paperwork.
No particular level of physical fitness is required for our Galapagos voyages, although you should be reasonably agile and enjoying good health. Please keep in mind that there are a number of shore excursions on your cruise. This involves boarding a small dingy or zodiac from the rear transom of the cruise boat. Disembarkation at some locations will be at steps or a small pier, whilst at other locations you may be required to disembark on the beach. This can invovle having to wade ashore a short distance through shallow water. A degree of agility will be required for this. Once you are on shore you will undertake several walks, some across volcanic rock. For this a reasonable level of fitness is beneficial, as is a pair of good walking shoes or boots.
There are many opportunities to go snorkelling on our voyages. Confident swimming skills are required to take part in this activity. Depending on the weather conditions and park regulations, you could be snorkelling twice a day. If you take part in the snorkelling, you will not miss out on any land activities. For those not wanting to snorkel, there will be time to relax on the boat.
Remember - the lighter you travel the better! A soft-sided duffel or sausage bag is the ideal form of luggage. It is recommended that you keep your luggage weight around 15kg and certainly no more than 20kg. A small or medium-sized backpack (45-50 litres) is another good option, but preferably one without a frame.
Please refer to the specific country section for climate details. When you pack your clothing, consider the climate at the time of year you are travelling and any specific requirements for your trip as at certain times of the year some of the items suggested in the list that follow may not be necessary. Keep in mind that the weather will vary significantly from place to place. Laundry facilities are available in some destinations.
Below is a list of equipment and documentation that we suggest you take with you. Please use this checklist as a guide when packing for your holiday.
It is a good idea to take a small medical kit with you, and you should consider packing the following items:
Antibiotics, Lip-balm, moisturiser, sunscreen, headache tablets, antiseptic (e.g. Betadine), anti-diarrhoea tablets (for changes in diet and water), laxatives, band-aids/moleskin/dressing strips for blisters, small scissors/tweezers. Note that moleskin is particularly good for blisters and can be obtained from any pharmacy.
It is also recommended to carry a letter from your doctor explaining any less common prescribed medications that you may be carrying.
Stomach upsets are not uncommon when travelling through new destinations (usually a 24 - 48 hour 'bug') and this may cause diarrhoea, leading to dehydration. Should you develop a stomach upset you should eat only in moderation and drink plenty of fluids. It is a good idea to carry a couple of sachets of rehydrants with you (such as Gastrolite). We also suggest that you carry one of the common anti-diarrhoea tablets such as Imodium.
It can be quite easy to get sun burnt when you are not accustomed to the sun in new climates. You should take sensible precautions such as wearing a hat and using a good UV sunscreen. Finally, drink plenty of fluids - preferably water.
In general, water is not safe to drink in the areas through which we travel. Bottled Water is widely available and most travellers prefer to drink this. Your guide can assist you in regards to the relative safety of tap water and the availability of bottled water on each tour. When walking, or in hot conditions, you must make a conscious effort to maintain your hydration, drinking as much water/tea as possible to offset fluid loss.
Ecuador uses the US dollar (US$). US$1 = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1 and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
In the year 2000 the Ecuadorian government adopted the US dollar as the national currency. The US dollar is therefore the only valid currency on the islands.
Check out www.xe.com for current exchange rates.
The US Dollar replaced the Sucre as the official currency of Ecuador in September 2000. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and at exchange houses (casas de cambio), the latter being generally the best option. It may be difficult to exchange money in the Oriente. The rate of commission varies between 1 per cent and 4 per cent, so it is worth shopping around. ATMs are available in large urban areas.
US dollars cash are the easiest option for purchases on the islands. In Galapagos there is only one bank and you can only get cash with MasterCard. There are no official money exchange businesses in the Galapagos. MasterCard is widely accepted in Galapagos and Ecuador, however there is a 10% service charge on all credit card payments within Ecuador.
You will need to take money with you to cover any additional meals/drinks not included in your tour cost. You will also need to budget for bottled drinking water plus such things as tips, laundry, souvenirs, additional sightseeing, optional activities and excursions, and possible delays. It is much better to come with more than you would expect to spend and to end the trip with a surplus, rather than being caught short! It is always useful to carry an additional amount for emergencies that can happen en route. If there is a medical emergency you are sometimes required to pay at the source and reimbursement is made later by the insurance company. This is a situation where a credit card can be useful.
You must pay US$110 entrance fee to Galapagos Islands National Park upon arrival at Baltra Airport in the Galapagos (this includes the $10 transit card fee). In the interest of speed and efficiency, this is best paid in cash. If your trip visits Isabela Island, there is also a US$20 park fee to be paid upon arrival.
We recommend you carry at least US$100 to allow for additional meals and snacks. In addition there is a bar on board where the settlement of bills is by cash. Please make additional allowance for bar expenses, however you will find the drinks to be moderately priced.
There are no international departure taxes to be paid at Quito airport.
If you have enjoyed the services provided by your guide and crew, a tip would be very much appreciated by them. As a guideline we recommend each passenger consider US$10-12 per day for the crew and US$5-8 per day for your guide. You can leave tips in envelopes that are placed in your cabin on the last day of your journey.
If you have not pre-booked an arrival transfer you will find taxis available on arrival. You should use an official taxi, identified by a sticker on the windshield and number painted on the side. Agree to your price before you set off, and ensure the taxi meter has been turned on. Expect to pay between US$10-15.
If you have pre-booked an arrival transfer, please ensure that we have been advised of your correct flight details into Quito airport by either yourself or your travel agent. A transfer guide (or our local representative PEAK Adventure Travel) will be there to meet you after you clear customs and transfer you to your hotel. Please look for your transfer guide at the airport immediately after exiting the customs area - they will be holding a sign with your surname on it and/or our company logo. If you are unable to find them, please call our local operator for assistance:
Office Hours: 02 2560419 or after hours: 09 94014877
In the evening you will meet your tour leader and the other members of your group for a pre-tour briefing. Please check the noticeboard at reception to confirm the time and place of your meeting which is normally held at 6 pm.
Generally, your room will be available from around midday. Sometimes it may be available mid-morning but this is in no way guaranteed. If your flight is scheduled to arrive in the early morning you may have to wait until your room becomes available. Alternatively you can book one night's pre-tour accommodation that will ensure that your room is ready whenever you arrive. Rooms must generally be vacated by 12 noon unless you have made prior arrangements with the hotel reception. If you want to keep your room for longer you may have to pay an additional charge.
Please ask first if you want to take someone's photograph. This is just a normal courtesy and if you are refused permission please abide by that person's wishes. At certain ancient sites, and in most museums, photography (video or still) may be forbidden, or may incur an extra charge for camera-use. Do not take photos of buildings, structures and personnel of potential military significance (including airports, bridges, and police stations).
Travelling with us can provide you with some really rewarding travel experiences. Our tours visit countries where travel modes and lifestyles are often not as sophisticated as our own. There is also a laid-back attitude amongst workers and there will often seem to be huge amounts of red tape and bureaucracy when doing the simplest things. You will enjoy your trip much more if you slip into the rhythm of local life and are prepared to take things as they come.
In most countries even the smallest quantity of an illegal substance is considered a very serious offence and can carry lengthy jail terms. Avoid any contact with illegal drugs. Don't put yourself and others at risk and never carry bags or luggage for other people. Any person found to be carrying or using illegal drugs will be asked to leave the trip immediately without the right to any refund.
Costs in Ecuador are quite low by Western standards – among the lowest in South America. Tourists do pay more for certain services as there is a two-tier pricing system, a cost for the locals and a cost for the foreigners. This is not applied in all places, mainly just higher range services. 1 litre of water US$1 30cl bottle of soft drink US$0.70 30cl bottle of beer US$1.20 50cl bottle of beer US$1.70 Budget meal US$1-US$3 Mid-range meal US$3-US$10
If, after having visited this unique and precious region of the world, you would like to make a donation towards the protection of the Galapagos, the recently launched Gecko's Community Trust is the easiest and most convenient way to do so.
The Trust supports the Galapagos Conservancy, an organisation dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Galapagos conservation. It is a membership-based organisation and the largest source of private support for conservation efforts. The 11,000 Friends of Galapagos are individuals and institutions who care deeply about the Galapagos Islands, and understand the scientific importance of preserving this one-of-a-kind ecosystem.
Funds raised by the Galapagos Conservancy support the core operations of the Charles Darwin Research Station (CDRS) and the Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS), both located on the island of Santa Cruz.
Please see below for details on how to make a contribution to the Gecko's Community Trust or refer to the Pledge Card provided at your pre-cruise briefing which contains details for making a donation.
All meals are included whilst on the Nemo I. There is a chef on board who cooks up local and international cuisine daily, including a buffet breakfast.
Should you have a special diet requirement (for example vegetarian, celiac, vegan, severe food allergies) it's essential that you inform Peregrine of the specific details at least 10 days prior to departure, in order to make sure the chef on board the boat or on the island can request the necessary food supplies.
Peregrine works with partner organisations in each country we visit. This ensures we provide employment opportunities within local communities, including our experienced local leaders. We minimise the negative impacts of travel and maximise the benefits to the regions we travel, through working with our ethical services providers.
For any assistance prior to travel, please contact your travel agent. For assistance whilst you are travelling, please contact the local numbers listed below, as your call will be received in the same time zone by an English speaking representative. PEAK Adventure Travel Ecuador: When calling from outside Ecuador: +593 94014877 When calling from inside Ecuador: 094014877 Alternatively, if you have already joined your tour, please direct your enquiries to your local tour leader.
Trip Length
Trip Code
7 days
Countries Visited
Ecuador, Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)
Start City
End City
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Quito.
Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting in the evening of Day 1.
You can arrive at any time during the day as there are no activities planned until this important meeting; please check with the hotel reception where and when it will take place, or check the reception notice boards. If you can't arrange a flight that will have you arrive at the hotel by early evening, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details to provide to your leader.
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
This morning we transfer to Quito Airport for our early morning flight to the Galapagos Islands. Be prepared for an early start as this could mean leaving the hotel as early as 4am. A US$10 per person transit card is payable on departure at Quito Airport and a US$100 per person national park entry fee is payable on arrival. Please have cash on hand for these transactions as using credit cards can be time consuming.
On arrival in the Galapagos we are met in the arrivals hall and then transferred to our boat, the Nemo I, anchored a short distance away. Once on board we'll be assigned our cabins, meet the crew members and get to know our naturalist guide and fellow travellers over a delicious lunch.
The shallow and protected cove of Punta Carrion is ideal for snorkelling and swimming in the Galapagos. From the zodiac (panga) ride wildlife is plentiful so keep your eyes peeled for Frigate birds, Brown Pelicans, Galapagos herons, great Blue Herons, and Blue-Footed Boobies. Underwater, swim among tropical fish, rays and white-tipped reef sharks and California Sea Lions.
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Isabela Island is the largest of the Galapagos archipelago. Isabela was formed by five giant volcanic craters, all of which are still considered active. The island is located in one of the youngest geological areas in the world, having been formed less than 1 million years ago. This southern coast of turquoise blue waters has the largest area of beaches in the Galapagos. Passengers will be required to pay a USD$20pp fee to enter Isabela Island
Las Tintoreras is a little peninsula at the entrance of Isabela Island's Port. We visit Las Tintoreras, where from the viewing walkway you can look down into this narrow channel to see a colony of white-tipped reef sharks swimming and sleeping, and the occasional playful sea lion among them! Blue-footed boobies and penguins, marine iguanas and crabs also make their home here, and the waters provide further opportunities to swim with turtles. We enjoy a nice long walk on a gravel path through 'Ahh-ahh' lava flow and see plenty of Marine Iguanas. The natives of the islands call white sharks "tintoreras", hence the name of this spectacular site.
We might also have the opportunity to snorkel off the panga, to observe sharks, sea lions and Galapagos penguins.
We visit the Arnoldo Tupiza Tortoise breeding center. Here you can see the five sub species of tortoises from Isabela Island, some of which are bred in captivity.
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
A highlight of any Galapagos cruise, Isla Floreana is rich in natural wonders and wildlife, including seabirds such as boobies, pelicans and frigates. Discover the quirky maritime history of Post Office Bay.
We go ashore at Punta Cormorant where the sand is made up of fine olivine crystals, a glassy volcanic mineral, giving the beach an olive-green colour. It is the best place to see Galapagos sea lions. Today is also one of our finest opportunities to see pink flamingos and other water birds wading in the lagoons, including pintails and stilts. The walk continues to a white flour sandy beach to an Easter Pacific Green Sea Turtle nesting site. Young Diamond Sting Rays are commonly found in the shore line and enjoy the view of the turquoise crystalline ocean. Just offshore, the famous Devil's Crown is an old eroded volcanic cone and a popular roosting site for seabirds such as boobies, pelicans and frigates. Red-billed tropicbirds can also be seen nesting in the rocky crevices. The centre of the cone is an outstanding snorkelling spot and many people find this one of the best snorkelling experiences of their trip and we might see Rays, Sharks, Sea Lions and Turtles.
Discover the quirky maritime history of Post Office Bay which is the oldest postal system in the Americas. Steeped in history, in 1793 a post office barrel was erected for mariners to post their mail and assist in delivery of mail to the United States and Europe. This custom continues today with Galapagos visitors leaving letters and postcards to be collected by the next passing boat – send one of your own and check if there are any you can deliver back home. Snorkeling and a panga ride will be also included in this outing.
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Today we cruise to the island of Española - the southernmost island of the Galapagos and one of the most spectacular. Because of its remote location this island has a large population of endemic fauna. It is the breeding site for nearly all of the world's 12,000 pairs of waved albatrosses and also home to colonies of blue-footed and masked boobies. Trails from the golden beaches, where sea lions bathe and marine iguanas make their way towards the water, lead us right through the middle of booby colonies, and Galapagos doves and mockingbirds are also often seen. We land at Punta Suarez, one of the most attractive locations in the Galapagos and home to large and varied wildlife population - a walk along its trails takes us to a cliff top viewpoint, where we gain a magical panorama. Boobies line the rocky shoreline beneath us, while frigate birds may be seen overhead; nearby enormous male sea lions can be seen lounging and albatross use the cliffs as their 'runway', helping become airborne by the southeast winds that blow across this part of the island. If we're lucky we'll see the elaborate courtship rituals performed by albatrosses before the female chooses her lifelong mate.
We head to Gardner Beach which is considered by many as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos Islands and full of California sea lions and Hood Mocking birds. Enjoy the beach and do some snorkelling which could be great for playing with sea lion pups and lots of fish. The rocks off the coast provide excellent snorkelling opportunities, with reef sharks, turtles and many species of tropical fish, including surgeon and angelfish, often seen. The small white-tipped reef sharks are also often spotted resting under the rocks.
Meals included: 1 breakfast
Today we visit Santa Cruz, the second largest island in the Galapagos.
The small town of Puerto Ayora is the economic hub of the archipelago, and is also home to the Charles Darwin Research Station. The station's visitor centre and museum are essential stops for anyone interested in the archipelago's natural and human history, and keen to learn more about conservation efforts to preserve the unique ecosystems of the Galapagos. It also offers our best chance for close-up encounters with giant tortoises, and we can see many newborn and young giant turtles - part of the breeding program to reintroduce them to their natural habitat. Observe the Giant Opuntia and Jasminocereus cactus trees. Leisure time to explore Puerto Ayora, check email or have a drink at a local bar and see the local's way of life.
Sadly all good things must come to an end and this is our final excursion. We say farewell to The Galapagos Islands and head to the airport for our flight back to Quito for the last night of the tour. Upon arrival in Quito Airport we are transferred back to our hotel for an overnight stay.
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Travis Pastrana to leave NASCAR at year's end
Nov 11, 2013, 7:00 PM EST
Action sports legend Travis Pastrana will return to his roots, but leave NASCAR, at year's end.
The 30-year-old currently ranks 14th in his first full season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, with four top-10 finishes and a pole position at Talladega in April. His best result was ninth the week prior to that in Richmond.
Pastrana has driven a colorful, but largely unsponsored, No. 60 Ford for Roush Fenway Racing this season. Pastrana announced the decision on his Facebook page.
"I would like to thank them and all of the other people who stuck behind me during the last two years as I tried to learn how to make a successful career in NASCAR," he said of Jack Roush's support. "It's tough to step back now and prove the critics were right, but unfortunately my results were not good enough to get the sponsors I needed to appropriately fund next season.
"I hate to quit and I hate to fail, but sometimes things work out as they should."
Pastrana wrote he plans to resume in the Nitro Circus Live Tour next year. He's also done rallying previously, either in American Rallycross or the fledgling Global Rallycross Championship. He said in Las Vegas this past week that he'll make "some appearances" in GRC in 2014.
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Susie Wolff promoted to test driver at Williams for 2015
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This is a general review of OPI nail polish and not this specific colour. I honestly cannot understand all the hype surrounding OPI nail polishes. I do use them in correspondence with OPI top coats and base coats but even with doing that, the colour never lasts more than 3 days without chipping which is atrocious! I painted my nails 5 days ago with one of the OPI colours and by today I had to remove the polish because it was so badly chipped. I really do believe that because OPI are a nail salon brand that their nail polishes are ridiculously overrated and overhyped. Regardless of whether I get my nails done with OPI at a salon or on my own, the result is always the same. I definitely prefer my Essie and Revlon nail polishes which are about half the price and actually last. Overrated.
I'm on the fence about this one. On one hand, it's a very pretty glowy red that applies easily. On the other, the frostyish finish makes it seem dated and it chips incredibly fast on me. It looks great on toes though.
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The only reason I bought this polish was because of all the hype about it I will admit. When I first got it, looking at it in the bottle I wasn't too impressed and wasn't sure if I'd made the right decision to buy it based on all the excellent reviews but I am so glad I did. The colour is a deep red with not too much shimmer. Application is a dream. For me though, i found it didn't have very good staying power but that doesn't concern me because I usually change my polish every 3 days.
Amazing, amazing, AMAZING color! I can see why this is OPI's best seller of all time. Thee perfect red. I tried it for the 1st time and I am hooked.
Until this polish reds looked awful on my light skin tone. I wish they had a lipstick to go with. It should go with all skin tones due to the quality of the color in different light. I got so many compliments and "Wow"s. The perfect Xmas color too.
Highly do I recommend, Perfectly opaque in 2 coats, Really I cant say enough good things......enjoy!!!
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Love love love!!! This colour is super gorgeous and the formula is a breeze to work with, making it one of my most worn cold weather colours!! When I was looking for a shimmery red at the store I immidiately looked to this and "An Affair in Red Square". This looked darker, more vampy and more sophisticated. This is definetly one of my all time OPI favourites and stands in second place after Russian Navy! :))
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A perfect christmas color! A lovely metallic red. Oh, and I just love everything about OPI nail polishes! I don't mind mind the price as long as the quality is good and it is good ;)
I love this color, as it's a nice red and looks great on my toes.
The perfect shimmery red nail color! I had my toenails done with "I'm Not Really A Waitress" last december the week before Christmas and I attended a huge family Christmas party and decided to wear strappy sandals (even though it was winter! I brought them with me and wore them at the party!) They went great with a red top, black slacks and black strappy heels. I got many compliments and the same question..."What is the name of that nail polish?"...I had never worn such an intense red nail color and especially with strappy shoes to a christmas party, but the color is so beautiful I had to show them off!
This is a great red color, a must have for every collection. In normal light, it's just a matte red. In dim lighting, it's a deep blood red, with subtle shine. And in lots of light, it's very shimmery, and has little pink shimmers in it. It's a very unique and interesting color, and beautiful. It can look a little vampish on long nails, but in a good way. So if you want a staple red, get this!
The only con is that it becomes gloomy very easily in the bottle. But add some thinner and it should be fine. Will buy again!
This is a beautiful dark red for my pale skin, it can look a tiny bit brownish to me in some lights which i don't like, but for the most part it is a deep blood-red with a slight shimmer.
Regardless of whether I personally love the colour I would have to give this 5 stars for:
1. Application - smooth to apply, opaque and flawless in 2 coats.
2. Staying power - I took it off after 5 days because i got a new colour i wanted to try, but it was still perfect, tiny bit of tip wear because I type all day.
3. Longevity - I have had the same bottle for 11 years and it is still perfect!
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The science behind weight loss is actually quite simple. If you want to lose weight, you have to use up more calories than you eat.
On paper, losing weight is simple math. One pound of fat equals about 3,500 calories. If your goal is to lose one pound of fat, your body has to burn off 3,500 calories. If you cut back your caloric intake and/or increase exercise each day, you will create a daily deficit of 500 calories, and you will lose one pound every seven days.
In real life, however, it's more complex. Studies show that losing weight and keeping it off requires that you permanently change the way you think about food and dieting and make lifestyle changes to improve your overall health. It may be easier to lose weight by cutting calories than by increasing exercise.
Weight loss isn't just going on a "diet," and it isn't about extremes. What really works is making healthy lifestyle changes. Your goal of losing weight shouldn't be a temporary one—you want to get fit and healthy for life. To do that, you have to adopt a lifestyle that you will follow for a lifetime.
Adjust your daily diet so that it includes:
Plenty of fruits and vegetables
Whole grains instead of refined white flour
Lean proteins, including fish, beans, and skinless poultry
Fat-free and low-fat dairy
This type of diet is sometimes referred to as a Mediterranean diet.
Set some limits for better health without feeling deprived:
Have dessert in moderation.
Drink alcohol only in moderation.
Avoid too much of any kind of fat, but in particular the unhealthy saturated and trans fats.
Limit sugar.
Limit salt.
It's also important to eat regularly throughout the day—no starvation and no skipping meals. You can divide your food intake into three meals and a snack or eat as many as six small meals over the course of each day.
You also need regular exercise for maintaining your goal weight once you've achieved it. To lose weight, you'll need to exercise at a moderate pace for about 60 to 90 minutes on almost every day of the week.
Fad diets might sound tempting, but they don't create lasting results. Even if you do lose some weight, it's likely that the minute you return to your previous eating habits, you'll gain that weight right back—and possibly even more. Dieting and severe calorie restrictions aren't effective in the long term. The more you deprive yourself, the more likely you are to binge on desserts, potato chips, and other junk food.
Taking diet pills is also unlikely to work long-term. Again, even if you do lose some weight when you first start taking these medications, any pounds you lose are often regained. Also, diet pills may cause side effects. Taking diet pills is just another temporary solution to a weight problem and doesn't encourage you to make healthy changes in your diet and lifestyle.
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One major holiday down, one to go! So, how did you do sticking with your plan to be heart healthy and lose weight? Not so good, well don't worry it's not too late to redeem yourself.
Most people gain an average of 1 pound every holiday season. Now, what's one pound? Doesn't seem like that big of an issue, but the problem is most do not lose this extra weight. The pounds simply continue to add up year after year. It may take several years before you look at yourself and wonder "what happened?"
To prevent this (or reverse past events!), you must take steps to counteract all the extra calories that go along with the holidays. How? Increase your physical activity these next 4-6 weeks. Extra walks, longer workouts, increased intensity levels.
Adding an extra 120 minutes of activity each week (that's less than 20 additional minutes/day), will burn an extra ~600 calories/week. That's an extra 3600 calories burned over six weeks to compensate for the pecan pie, cookies, and alcohol. Of course, 3600 calories only goes so far. You must make wise decisions with the holiday meals, so you're not consuming 3000-5000 calories in one day!
Tips for a Healthier Holiday:
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- Low Calorie Snacks - While you are visiting and waiting for the main meal to be served, snack wisely. Select low calorie veggies to much on versus fatty appetizers. "Save" your calories for the meal.
- Socialize - Take the time during your holiday meal to catch up with family and friends. This will slow down how quickly you eat and run back for seconds. You may find that you're full and do not need that second helping!
- Watch the Liquid Calories - A glass of wine can add 120 calories and eggnog 340! Do you really need a second glass?
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Just installed Virtualbox from https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads this works on Intel Platform only, you need to add the extension pack this allows pxe boot if required. Then I set the VM to pxe boot first. There is no bios as such just look over Settings\ system and uncheck or move up - down your selection. You can of course install Windows from ISO image.
We use Altiris to deploy Windows from this pxe boot to winpe I sent a job to install windows 7 x86, to allow pxe boot from within the Intel iMac I set network setting to "bridge mode"
When the image completed, join to the domain, run firwall rulls to allow port open for Solus3. Now here was the problem, agent installed but failed on install of sims.net.
Run manual install of simsapplicationsetup.exe from your path of sims .net x:\sims\simssetups. Ok did test logon to access sims .net and it failed with "incompatible database" I then noted that the file size of the sims folder was less then a working deployment on standered Windows 7 x86 computer some 444mb, copied the sims folder from C:\programe files\sims to the Virtual Machine with windows runnding on the iMac. Ha it worked. I did use part of this script to complete on the ini files
SIMS .Net Install Script - Blogs - EduGeek.net
"Source\SIMSInfrastructureSetup.exe" -a {QuietMode}
"Source\SIMSapplicationsetup.exe" /s {QuietMode} {NoServerApps} [SIMSDirectory]="s:\SIMS\" [SIMSDotNetDirectory]="C:\Program Files\SIMS\SIMS .net"
"Source\SIMSMAnualSetup.exe" /s {QuietMode} {NoServerManuals} [SIMSDirectory]="s:\SIMS\" [SIMSDotNetDirectory]="C:\Program Files\SIMS\SIMS .net"
"Source\SIMSAMPARKSetup.exe" /s {QuietMode} {NoServerApps} [SIMSDirectory]="s:\SIMS\" [SIMSDotNetDirectory]="C:\Program Files\SIMS\SIMS .net"
del "C:\WINDOWS\sims.ini"
if not exist "c:\program files\sims\sims .net\connect.ini" copy "Source\connect.ini" "c:\program files\sims\sims .net"
if not exist "C:\WINDOWS\sims.ini" copy "Source\Configuration Files x86\sims.ini" "C:\WINDOWS\"
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