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Salary for CRA in USA & immigration charges for Indian citizen |
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Lakishi 44 months ago |
Beware- this sounds like some sort of scam. How many years experience do you have as a CRA in India? |
sonu in Madras, India 44 months ago |
Lakishi said: Be wary of this... It sounds like a scam. How many years have you worked as a CRA in India? This interview is from Veritas (www.theveritas.co.in) consulting. Is it still a scam? they are based at mohali & ahemdabad. almost 2 years regarda
Larry f. in Bronx, New York 44 months ago |
Hello Sonu, I would be very cautious. Typically, US employers GIVE you $ to help you with your relocation, they do not make you pay. Is there any way you could get around using this consulting agency. CRA jobs are typically salaried positions. Pay is usually around:
Cost of living in the USA is too much to detail- you will have to do your own research. High cost of living areas include New York, Phili and anywhere in California. To live in any of these areas, you may struggle as a CRA 1 if you have a family. Any CRA job will provide you with enough if you are single. My suggestion : when you move, get a place close to the airport- CROs make new CRAs travel like crazy and the only time you'll be at your house will be Saturday (Sunday if you are lucky) |
soumya in Union City, California 42 months ago |
visakha in Hyderabad, India 38 months ago |
Can some one tell what is this Veritas upto? Are they to believed. They are asking to pay $9000 for job in USA |
CRA in Dallas, Texas 38 months ago |
Really? You are asking if it is legit and you have to pay them for a job? It is the other way around - if they were happy to hire you not a company in the world would ask YOU to pay them... It is a little crazy that you are even entertaining this. |
Paul in Las Vegas, Nevada 38 months ago |
If you were to be recruited by a US clinical research company, they would pay 100% of the fees- they'd also buy you airline tickets, hotel and meals for your interview. Once you get the job, most will give you $3,000 for relocation assistance for you and your family. US companies NEVER require anyone to ever pay anything to get a job. If a "job offer" asks for money up front, that's a sure sign it's a scam. |
sonu in Hyderabad, India 38 months ago |
Paul in Las Vegas, Nevada said: If you were to be recruited by a US clinical research company, they would pay 100% of the fees- they'd also buy you airline tickets, hotel and meals for your interview. Once you get the job, most will give you $3,000 for relocation assistance for you and your family. Hi Paul. Its absolutely true thats why i have stopped responding to them after cross checking the entire situation. In fact they called up from US phone number one fine morning and asked to attend one more round for which i postponed the schedule as i wasn't comfortable but after that there is no call. Really crazy!!. Thanks for your views. |
ravi in Bangalore, India 38 months ago |
hi sonu...i came to know dat it's scam...presently what are u doing..? did u try ICRI..? |
ravi in Bangalore, India 38 months ago |
hello everyone...i would like to know the average pay package in USA for jobs in the clinical research field..do we have good job opportunities in USA..? |
sonu in Hyderabad, India 38 months ago |
Hi Ravi, thanks for ur post. yes its a scam.and the persons involved are Ms.Meenu and mrs.kanwaljeet operating from Chandigarh/mohali and they dont feel the pain how to have white earnings thats why they are doing these cheap activities. I am already a certified clinical researcher and worked over more than 4 trials and also in the capacity of auditing at EU standards , training, business development of clinical trials and was able to close one client from USA & poland so i dont need ICRI :). and it was about job at USA in CR field. |
Paul in Matteson, Illinois 38 months ago |
Hi Ravi, Half way up this page, Larry already answered your question. I find his Pay scale to be right on target for CRAs. CRCs usually get between 30-50k. Project assistants make between 20-45k. Right now , there's is 10% employment in the USA so companies are not sponsoring people from other countries- not even Canadians! Even YS citizens with years of CR experience are competing for entry level jobs. |
ravi in Bangalore, India 38 months ago |
Thank u Paul and Sonu.... I did my graduation in BDS(BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY). I also did a diploma course in Pharmacovigilance. so what would be the best option for me..? Do i have any chances of applying abroad..? please try to help me out Sonu and Paul.. |
ravi in Bangalore, India 38 months ago |
sonu ..i mean did u hear about master's course offered by ICRI institute in hyd.? |
Mather in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 38 months ago |
With the large number of unemployed Americans and Canadians, a foreign applicant doesn't have much chance applying abroad. By all means, I encourage you to still apply, but don't hope for much. Ask yourself: If you were in HR and you had two applicants who had the same credentials BUT one was from another country and you had to spend thousands of dollars and countless hours processing visas and relocation and the other one required none of that work or added expense- Which one would you hire? When unemployment so high- foreigners cannot compete in many job markets. I suggest to gain robust experience in your home country. Perhaps you can try to apply to the large global CROs based in the USA who have regional offices in your country. That seems like a better chance of assisting you in relocation. |
tabita in Chesapeake, Virginia 37 months ago |
hi i have recently come to USA i have done my masters in Pharmacy practice ( clinical pharmacy) Can any one suggest me genuine indian consultancies to get into clinical trials jobs. Iam desperately looking for a job please guys help. |
Sammy in Wilmington, North Carolina 37 months ago |
There are no industry leaders in clinical research that function as indian consultancies. If you ever see a company in the USA that consists of and typically only works with one ethnicity I would be very cautious. |
emma in Bangalore, India 34 months ago |
hi m a b.d.s graduate planning to take up clinical research course for next six months , after a while m planning to visit usa , how r my job oppurtunities ther? n ll my experience in india count? wat may b the salary package?can u also plz tell me which the global cro in usa based in india ? plz reply asap thank you |
Mather in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 34 months ago |
Emma, Here are the answers to your questions: Prospects for getting a work visa in the USA are quite poor right now. There is opportunity for US citizens and people who have independently secured a work visa. Yes, experience in other countries will count, but still expect to enter in at the bottom of the pay scale. Salary expectations are already detailed in another post on this page. I will not repeat this same information twice. My biggest suggestion for you is to improve your language skills. This txt messaging language is regarded as highly unprofessional and it's completely unacceptable in the business world. |
revival in United Kingdom 34 months ago |
Hi Mather, Please stop acting like an borish dictator. You better acknowledge that people who post here seek advice, not how to grovel Mather in Pittsburg. And stop imposing writing format that your granny have followed and so do you! Its a free internet. If u have any problem, dont bother to post here. There are better advisor around. Chill and relax. Life is brief. |
Mather in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 34 months ago |
Revival, You've obviously never worked in hiring or with product deliverables in the clinical research field. This is a PROFESSIONAL forum for clinical research professionals- this is not an exchange among casual friends. Although the txt message language is okay to use among friends, it is simply not accepted in the professional arena. Believe it or not, I have been actually sent the CV of a 'professional' who decided to use this type of language- needless to say, that person did not get a chance at an interview. A simple friendly reminder to avoid this language in professional situations is simply just good advice. A clinical research professional must have impeccable language skills- after all the MV report is the CRAs main client deliverable and areas lacking of clarity in the report is a poor product! It's unacceptable to send that to the FDA and most people over the age of 40 won't have a clue what is written! While your post only offered useless criticism, my post provided answers to all of Emma's questions. Perhaps your expertise is just limited to useless criticism and not about the current situation of foreign citizens looking for clinical research jobs in the USA... |
Lakhan Lal Ojha in Visakhapatnam, India 34 months ago |
hoapres, Skilled man can not be stopped anywhere in this world regardless of any preferences. |
Lakhan Lal Ojha in India 34 months ago |
Hoapres; well! Nobody comes simply and authorities are there to allow as they need it. If thats the case then tell them not to disturb over phone from USA hunting head honchos from IN instead they can disturb the people within their boundary if they get. |
emma in Bangalore, India 34 months ago |
MATHER , you did sure.. answer my questions thank you for that!! but u were harsh .. since i understand its good advice i will take it positively!! revival, what can i say, same to same thinking!! herpes, am sorry , but who do you think you are to be telling anybody that?? |
Beth in Wilmington, North Carolina 34 months ago |
Srly dos some1 think tehy get emlpoyed .. if u talk liek thisss ? AYSOS?!?!?! Harsh? NO WAY- try honest! I guess people expect to be coddled like the baby whose writing skills leave them to shame. It's unbelieveable "ppl wanna" portray themselves on a professional networking site in the most unprofessional way possible. |
Amelia in Sofia, Bulgaria 33 months ago |
Hi, I want to ask for advise, I'm going to live in USA after 1 month. I have 3 years good experience in pharmaceuticals as medical representative,( but not in usa),How can i start my career in clinical research field in USA?
Sachin in Des Plaines, Illinois 31 months ago |
Which Visa we need to apply for getting entry level CRA position.
Mather in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 31 months ago |
Sachin, Be very careful, there are a lot of scams out there looking to take advantage of people in your situation. Basically, if anyone ever asks you to pay for classes or pay to get a job, RUN! It's likely a scam. The large CROs are hiring experienced CRCs for entry level CRA jobs. I don't know of any entry-level CRA jobs that are accepting applicants without CRC experience. |
JLY in Sacramento, California 29 months ago |
Hello everyone, I am glad to come across this thread,I wish I found this in April! Unfortunately,I guess I already am a victim of Veritas's scam.My strong suggestion is DO NOT join them. I will explain my experience with them and you can decide.Personally, I am interested in clinical research,so was looking for online training (as I didn't want to get a MSCR)and I found veritas on Sulekha,as did many students in our training batch.Most attractive part of the advertisement is 'will sponsor H1B'-that is a bait. So when I called them,they said they have many positions open.I want to live in California and as you guessed,they have 'many positions in bay area'.They kept calling non-stop and said fresh batch is starting this weekend-I am telling you that is a red-flag.They said the course would last 2-2.5 months maximum. Now, it almost 5 months, we are not done with the course and my guess is they don't have any positions open,as they are strethching as much as they can. Most irritating part is, recently they offered some '$10' production specialist job and that if you attend the interview,you HAVE to accept the job.Why in the world would I accept the position,we should be able to make a decision of 'I accept/reject the offer'. Why in the world would I pay for 'Clinical research monitoring' course,if I had to accept a production specialist position. Anyways,I paid $1500 for the certificate course, which I doubt I will receive!!!Their standards are really low,very unprofessional,you ask them something-they get very defensive,unapproachable after you pay the fee,when you call/email the instructors i.e. in need of clarification regarding the subject matter/exams-YOU NEVER GET A RESPONSE. The receptionist/whoever answers the phone(I have no idea what their qualification is but it is better to talk to walls than talk to unprofessional,ignorant staff).You tell them you need to talk to someone,following are their answers-contd in next post |
JLY in Sacramento, California 29 months ago |
i)they are busy/talking to some other student/instructing other batch
So,H1b visa sponsoring part(very tempting) is the bait,consulting agencies(esp'lly-veritas)uses,so as Mather said-RUN.I told them I either need my certificate for wasting 5 months of my time/my $1,500 back-she just laughed (I think she must have thought-are you dreaming of getting your money back FROM US-WE ARE SPECIALISTS AT STEALING MONEY SKILLFULLY). The people you would talk to in USA,when you call them are-Tina,Isha,Astha and someone else-don't remember the name;instructors are Dr.Deepthi and Dr.Saritha and owner is Simarjeev Jolly.Nothing is consistent.GOODLUCK. |
JLY in Sacramento, California 29 months ago |
Hi all, I appreciate, if anyone have any suggestions for me. I have started applying for entry-level CRA positions on my own,have BS Pharmacy(India),MS Nutritional Sciences(USA);Have 8 months of HPLC & in vitro lab research experience,1 year of Chemist I experience in R&D,Registered pharmacist(1.5years of inpatient hospital pharmacy experience as pharmacist intern and 6 months of pharmacist experience in retail pharmacy and psyche hospital)in California.I would prefer to live in Bay area but willing to relocate.So,my questions are i)What is the salary range I should expect to be within considering my education and experience? ii)Do pharmaceutical companies accept my clinical experience as a pharmacist for an entry-level CRA position? iii)Do pharm companies sponsor H1B visas? iv)What are best places for me to apply at? v)Any other titles/positions, I could apply for with my pharmacist experince? Looking forward to hear from experienced professionals in Clinical Research.Thank you. |
sg in Perth Amboy, New Jersey 29 months ago |
Veritas is a complete fraud. Don't trust them at all. |
Lakhan Lal Ojha in India 28 months ago |
File a case , and their offices at US and India. they are proving to be real fraud, . taking the money and never turning back fortunately i dint agreed for the approx $8000 fee but lost some money in the beginning. what a game they are playing! copy the messages , and just put a copy to local police with cyber crime cell or put a raid on all the offices including USA, India and other places, its useless to talk to them. and its just lack of time and due to nature of my current job i am unable to go to local police/cyber crime fraud cell. Hoping to see them behind bars and my money back , if they are not wrong then they must prove it without fail else the grip will be tightened, so how many are putting up the CC of this entire message to cyber police/police in USA or India? |
Lakhan Lal Ojha in India 28 months ago |
Hi JLY, Drag them to the court of California. You got to do that. reported their domain as black. every sites of veritas is being reported as scam, I make sure that they should be flagged as scam from my end. people at CA put it across immediately so that other should not become the victims. |
Lakhan Lal Ojha in India 28 months ago |
guest in San Francisco, California said: Please don't come to the US looking for a job. Hello Guest , I am not at all interested to come over there at all. If people needs me then I wil have to go , but I make sure I should be kind enough on you A's. will consider on ur request depending upon the situation if I am coming. Dont worry. take care |
Brian in Bethpage, New York 28 months ago |
This is mad weird !!! Due to H1B visa we American are loosing jobs. The jobs getting outsourced is making it difficult for us Americans to get a job. The IT jobs and now healthcare jobs are taken away by ... Americans dont lack knowledge>>> Sigh we are struggling to get our jobs back... |
Jenny in Elmhurst, New York 28 months ago |
Ya right huh you got tons of time bitching here go find yourself a job in the call centers there mr....... |
ariel munoz in Clifton, New Jersey 28 months ago |
Brian I completely agree with you, they come in our country to study and easily get placed in good companies because of these work visa's...and we Americans don't get jobs :( |
aan idk in topeka, Kansas 28 months ago |
Hi I am Palak. I am pharma D. from India who is looking to get into CRA and wondering if anyone knows anything about the Boston College Clinical Research Certificate program? |
Mita Hilani in Ypsilanti, Michigan 28 months ago |
Hello Mather, I am new here.I like your each and every honest comment on this forum.I did my Masters in clincial research from US university.Currently, I am working as CRC since 2 yrs and still struggling for a challenging position in clinical research.I have solid knowledge of medical science.I wanted to get your advice.Just curious to know how are the other consultancy for job placement Qtech and others. Many Thanks Regards
Mita Hilani in Ypsilanti, Michigan 28 months ago |
Hello Mather, I am new here.I like your each and every honest comment on this forum.I did my Masters in clincial research from US university.Currently, I am working as CRC since 2 yrs and still struggling for a challenging position in clinical research.I have solid knowledge of medical science.I wanted to get your advice.Just curious to know how are the other consultancy for job placement Qtech and others. Many Thanks Regards
Mather in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 28 months ago |
Hi Mita, Can I ask why you are interested in using a consultancy or job placement agency? I have been in this business for over a decade and have never even heard of anyone using one of those to get a job. Yes, CRAs often work through recruiting firms that have a specialized knowledge of the clinical research world- but job placement consultancies seem less common. My suggestion is to apply directly to the pharma company or CRO and cut out the middleman. Especially if you are looking for CRA 1 or 2 roles, a consultancy would not be effective. |
Anchal in Bangalore, India 23 months ago |
I was reading through the comments made by various users regarding jobs in clinical research. Though I am not so keen on going abroad, what I really want to discuss in this forum is, why arent CRCs, with the relevant job experience struggle to make to private companies. It's really sad. I have been trying like crazy, and dont even get a call for a clinical trial assistant post. Also, reading about Veritas, I am sure it is a scam. I got a call from them yesterday and they have demanded a 15,000-16,000 USD to help me relocate to the US. Any comments anybody? Will be glad for any help I get.
Rahul in Kolkata, India 22 months ago |
hi i had done Msc in medical Pharmacology and presently iam working as a tutor in medical college.1 week back i got a call from veritas consultancy regarding the post of Clinical data management vacancy in USA and for that they are asking 11000 as initial payment.So iam bit confused whether i should go ahead with that or not.So those who know veritas consultancy please help me to find out wether the consultancy is scam or trustful...... |
Lakhan Lal Ojha in India 22 months ago |
Anchal & Rahul : Its a big Scam , they are shameless, its almost a year that I paid 4000 INR post our tele conversation with them in the first instance. Thankfully I was out of their trap which they were trying to by asking approx. 2000 USD for relocation. After repeated emails they did not refunded my money and i was so busy that i also felt that I gave money to orphanage. Just be wary and try to escalate this matter to Mohali court by putting a CC. They should learn a lesson. for any job if u are successful no body asks for money. I have gone through all these drama. Take care. |
Anchal in Bangalore, India 22 months ago |
Hi Lakhan! Thanks a trillion for the info! I did a thorough research and i was quite convinced that they are a scam. I dont understand how are they managaing to fool so many people. But I really thank you for taking time out and writing to me. I am sorry for the loss of money you had to bear. I am glad that u filed a case against these people. I am trying to spread the word through online forums though. |
Anchal in Bangalore, India 22 months ago |
Rahul in Kolkata, India said: hi i had done Msc in medical Pharmacology and presently iam working as a tutor in medical college.1 week back i got a call from veritas consultancy regarding the post of Clinical data management vacancy in USA and for that they are asking 11000 as initial payment.So iam bit confused whether i should go ahead with that or not.So those who know veritas consultancy please help me to find out wether the consultancy is scam or trustful...... Rahul, it will be best to drop the idea. They arent the right people to be trusted. See Lakhan's reply to my query and u will know. |
Jenifertipnis in Mumbai, India 22 months ago |
Jenifertipnis in Mumbai, India 22 months ago |
Hi, all,I am new here,My name is jenifer,I have got an admitt from University of Pitt for MS pharmaceutical science for the fall 2013.
Jenifer Tipnis in Mumbai, India 22 months ago |
I have also got an admit in long island university, Brooklyn campus for MS Industrial Pharmacy ,which is a thesis and 2 yr program...which among them would be good course for a better future in respect to get Jobs and a work permit?? |
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Arrow shows up later to take a look at the crime scene and tells Dig a war has started. And has it ever.
China White wastes no time invading Frank's home for retribution. She and her men kill all his bodygaurds. Frank grabs a laptop from his safe and attempts to make a run for it, but China White grabs him. She's about to put a knife in his back when Arrow stops her. Arrow tells Frank to run, but he only gets so far before Helena takes him down with an arrow. She says she wants payback for her fiance Michael, but just as she's about to shoot him again, Arrow knocks the weapon out of her hands. (He's on quite a roll it seems). While Arrow and Helena spar, Frank grabs the weapon and shoots Helena. (Someone should have listened to the Chinese man!). Arrow carries her to his lair where she recovers surprisingly quickly. He tells her that her father is going to jail but she's worried because the cops don't have any evidence on him. Except they do! Turns out Frank's laptop had more than enough information to incriminate him. Arrow tells her that this is justice, but Helena doesn't seem to be pleased. "I guess you were right. I'm more interested in revenge," she says. How sassy. She asks him to stay away and he tells her that everything he's done, he's done because he cares about her. "Too bad I can't say the same," she says.
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It doesn't take Felicity long to make progress on Walter's assignment. She shows up to Walter's office (Best line: After Walter asks what she's doing, she responds, "It needs to be dark in here for me to do this...if I had had more time to think of that sentence it wouldn't have sounded so dirty.") and hands him the notebook along with a pair of special glasses. Like Oliver, Walter can now see all the names listed in the notebook.
Still burning from his latest rejection, Oliver drowns his sorrows in cheese fries at—where else? Big Belly Burger. Dig shows up—thanks to his sister-in-law who gave him a heads up (she's so going to be his love interest soon)—and tries to make Oliver feel better. He tells him that if you're trying to change someone—as he was attempting to do with Helena—it's probably not true love.
Back at the mansion, Tommy stops by to apologize to Oliver for the dinner fiasco and then tells him he's been cut-off by his dad. Oliver offers to share his trust-fund, but Tommy declines. Instead, he asks for a job and tells him he's trying to change—presumably for Laurel. Hmm, what was it again that Dig said about changing for love? Oliver offers him a general manager position and the two hug it out. Girls come and go, but the bromance is clearly still intact! After figuring out the employment situation, Tommy asks Oliver if everything is ok and Oliver says that he and Helena had a falling out. "But I have a feeling I'll be seeing her again," says Oliver, as the camera pans to a shot of Helena riding away in her motorcycle. I hope so!
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Wave-watching, then clinging for life, on a Japanese rooftop
Despite their history with tsunamis, or maybe because of it, coastal residents including one mayor were complacent about evacuating.
PORTLAND — The most important image from last week's tsunami might turn out to be the one none of us have seen. It has to be conjured only from words: The mayor of a town on the Sanriku coast, north of Sendai, moves with others to the top of the three-story city hall to watch the tsunami roll in 30 minutes after the great earthquake. But the water overtops that building and sweeps away most of the 30 people there. The mayor narrowly avoids death by clutching to a steel fence, but in living to tell what happened he raises a serious question: Were Sanriku residents, of all people, complacent?
"I thought they were prepared," says Oregon coastal geologist Rob Whitter, who's spearheading a tsunami-mapping project to prepare for Cascadia's own great earthquake and potential 100-foot waves. To Witter and other tsunami experts, Japan is considered the gold standard for preparedness; and it's deeply disparaging to see the Japanese overwhelmed and tens of thousands of them still missing.
But if Japan, and particularly Sanriku, actually had a deeply flawed approach to tsunamis, they may, in fact, help the Pacific Northwest chart a way forward.
Sanriku was highly equipped but also, apparently, numb.
Japan, of course, is steeped in tsunami history, having invented the word and recorded events in minute detail dating back to 684. The country now spends more than any other nation on seismic research and instruments, in part to aid tsunami warnings that a Japanese seismologist once proudly told me can be issued as soon as one minute after an earthquake.
Sanriku communities, the most heavily battered by Japan's tsunamis through the centuries, are known for their diligence in commemorating tsunamis past with an act of preparation — by walking annually to monuments that mark the extent of historical flooding. They maintain buffer spaces lined with trees along the coast to break the waves. And the government had sponsored construction of protective seawalls up to 200 feet high and floodgates at river mouths, to complement the early-warning system.
But at the same time, some in-depth reports in recent years indicate that complacency was spreading among residents on the coast. Sitting behind a network of defenses, large numbers have chosen not to evacuate after big quakes in the past. Some people have even become fixated on seeing tsunamis hit the coast, in past years heading toward the ocean after big earthquakes in the hopes of witnessing drama up close. If so, that lucky mayor on Friday was simply one of many; already, there's a trickle of stories about walls failing to stop the waves and whole communities turning into sitting ducks.
To compound the problem, some reports claim that scientists and planners underestimated the worst-case tsunami's size in Sanriku. And making matters still worse, there's evidence that the power outages that followed Friday's earthquake left tsunami alarms silent.
In the Pacific Northwest, it should already be clear that warning systems are not a panacea. Our own system for the West Coast offers a solid alert for distant tsunamis coming from places like Japan, but it still isn't effective for quick-arriving waves expected from the nearby Cascadia fault. Following Japan's experience last week, national and regional officials need to step up their campaign to tell people to evacuate without hesitation or an official bulletin after feeling a big earthquake.
And everyone, even the casual tourist at the coast, needs to open their ears. Visitors make up at least half of the 90,000 people living, working, and traveling through the Oregon tsunami zone everyday and another 85,000 are in Washington's vulnerable zone. British Columbia's rugged Vancouver Island is more sparsely populated, but it's also a tourist magnet.
In Oregon, Rob Witter and his colleagues struggle to update the message and establish safe evacuation routes: Even with new federal funding after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, "We're running a bare-bones crew of mostly geologists. I'm six months behind on making (flood) maps. We need professional educators and psychologists and people who understand social issues." Their part-time outreach workers are funded in three communities a year, for the next four years. Then they go away.
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For nearly a decade, my husband, 9-year-old son, and I have lived on the top floor of a five-story apartment building in Manhattan. However, until I recently chaperoned a field trip with my son's third-grade class to the New York City Fire Museum, I'd never seriously considered what we would do if a fire broke out.
During the trip, we saw many of the most common hazards in a typical home, the kids crawled through a simulated blaze in a mock apartment filled with artificial "smoke," and we watched an eye-opening video on fire prevention. By the time it was over, I felt humbled by the thought of how unprepared my family was. Turns out, I'm not alone. Only about a quarter of households have actually developed and practiced a home-fire escape plan, according to the National Fire Protection Association. And in 2010, roughly 370,000 home fires were reported, resulting in 13,350 injuries and 2,640 deaths.
The guide who led our trip that day, retired Captain Bob Picard, of the Fire Department of New York, showed us how many fire hazards could be eliminated in just one sweep around a home. Think of this story as your own safety tour.
In the Kitchen
Treat your appliances right. Keep them clean and use them according to the manufacturer's instructions. If a toaster or a microwave doesn't work properly, don't use it -- get it fixed or replace it. Make sure you register your appliances as soon as you buy them so that manufacturers can notify you about recalls of faulty products, which are common flame starters. And report your own safety incidents or concerns with appliances or other consumer products to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at saferproducts.gov.
Never leave while you're cooking. Most kitchen fires start after someone's left the room, says the CPSC. "In less than a minute, a skillet holding cooking oil can go from having inch-high flames to ones that lap across the ceiling," explains Jack Sanderson, a fire investigator at Fire Findings, in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Keep everything away from the stove. As Captain Picard led us around a kitchen filled with hazards, he explained that there should be no loose items within 3 feet of your stove. This includes pot holders, dish towels, and curtains.
Watch for problems. Appliances like coffeemakers and dishwashers can be dangerous if there are internal water leaks. "That water can create an unintended pathway for the electrical current and cause a fire," explains Sanderson. I was surprised to learn that soapy water (in dishwashers, for example) is far more electrically conductive than ordinary tap water and poses a bigger problem if it leaks onto electrical components. To spot leaks, look for stains (or water) around the appliance; the minerals in the water tend to discolor the surrounding area.
Get a fire extinguisher. But don't use it until you have to. Otherwise you may reduce the pressure of the extinguisher, rendering it useless in an emergency. Study the operating instructions so you'll know what to do if the time comes. And then use it only for small, contained fires. If you have a fire, get out of the house and stay out.


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Designed originally to plug the gap between the utilitarian attributes of the iconic Land Rover Defender and the more luxurious characteristics of the flagship Range Rover, Discovery soon became the perfect niche vehicle for the growing demands of the family 4x4 market.
"The Discovery legend has been built on innovative design and advanced technology. From the introduction of high-efficiency direct-injection diesel technology into the 4x4 market in 1989, to pioneering occupant safety with the adoption of twin airbags in 1998, Discovery has led the way." says Phil Popham, Managing Director. "It is truly the best loved SUV the world over. Today, we sell the Discovery in 91 countries and sales to date have hit over and above 900,000," he adds.
Having revolutionised the mid-sized 4x4 sector in 1989, it's no surprise that the Discovery evolved to reflect the needs and tastes of its increasingly urbane and discerning buyers. By 1994 range-topping Discovery models featured leather upholstery and wood veneer trim, and when the Series II Discovery was introduced in 1998 it added a sophisticated new heating, air-conditioning and ventilation system for increased comfort in all climates. Today's Discovery 4 continues that ethos of evolution to winning effect: Its strikingly architectural interior design, clear-yet-stylish dashboard, user-friendly features and luxurious interior creating an attractive, well-appointed and practical environment for driver and passengers alike.
The Discovery will be forever renowned for its legendary exterior shape which to this day still continues the stepped roof and asymmetric rear glass theme, giving all occupants a clear view of the journey ahead. To provide a contemporary edge to the interior design, Land Rover turned to the Conran Design Studio who for many years have been held in high regard for influencing 'modern day living'.
"Discovery has evolved its own clear design heritage over four generations. Today, Discovery 4 stays true to its clean, geometric, architecturally-inspired predecessors. Its new front bumper, lights and face, smoother lines and subtle curves, combine to enhance the overall impression of premium quality," says Gerry McGovern, Design Director.
While go-anywhere ability is synonymous with any Land Rover product, the Discovery's enduring success comes from a combination of all-terrain capability and all-important practicality for the demands of family life. Like its predecessors, Discovery 4 comes with seven seats – the rearmost pair now offering legroom for full-sized adults, providing a versatile space for family and friends.
Increased style and comfort have never come at the expense of the Discovery's dynamic ability. Indeed generations of horse riders, caravaners, boat owners and car racers can all testify to the Discovery's towing prowess. It's a tradition Discovery 4 proudly upholds with Tow Assist, which helps the driver perform otherwise tricky towing manoeuvres, and Trailer Stability Assist, which reduces engine Torque and uses programmed braking applications to regain control over a snaking trailer. Two honours at the recent Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards 2010 are fitting recognition of Discovery 4's utilitarian qualities and on-going commitment to safety.
The evolutionary Discovery 4 looks set to follow on from the enormous success of its predecessor. Since its launch back in 2004, the Discovery 3 has achieved global acclaim winning a staggering 111 awards worldwide, including the honour of SUV of the year from countries as diverse as Mexico, Russia and Greece.
In 2004, the Discovery 3 introduced another significant first: Terrain ResponseTM. This patented system allows the driver to actively tune the car's systems (including engine, suspension and Traction control settings) to optimise their vehicle for virtually any driving situation, from urban jungle to gnarly wilderness. Terrain Response has since been recognised in the Queen's Awards For Enterprise for Innovation. Land Rover previously received this prestigious award for its patented Hill Descent Control and an enhanced version of this technology remains key to the dynamic capabilities of the new Discovery 4 with the addition of Gradient Release Control.
At the heart of the new Discovery 4 is a highly efficient and refined new sequential twin-turbo diesel 3.0 litre V6 engine. It delivers improved fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions, while at the same time as increasing power and Torque the existing 2.7-litre engine. The engine is tuned to for towing and all-terrain driving, and delivers immediate throttle response, an impressive 5000Nm Torque from idle in 500ms.
The Discovery 4 is available now in Australia.
Adaptable, capable, indefatigable, unmistakable; the Discovery legend is wholly deserved. Here's to the next 20 years.
For immediate release: 16th November 2009
The all-new Range Rover Sport will make its global premiere in a ground breaking live drive through Manhattan, New York, on 27 March (AEDT).
The Land Rover Discovery 4 has been crowned 4X4 of the Year by 4X4 Australia magazine in a rigorous four-day test conducted by seven off-road experts in rural NSW.
Land Rover is continuing to champion British innovation and cutting-edge automotive engineering by unveiling seven new Electric Defender models at the Geneva Motor Show.
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I had a silk floss tree when I lived in Venice, but I planted it 16 years ago, and I don't remember where I bought it. I moved to Westchester a year ago, and now I want to put another one in my front yard here. Is this the wrong time of year to find it? Mine would bloom in late September through November. For some reason, I think I bought it at a nursery on Sawtelle or in West L.A., but that covers a lot of territory, and I'm still not sure. I think there is a nursery in Vista that might have it, but that's further than I would normally like to travel, although I do go there to buy orchid cactus.
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- Posted by gardenguru1950 SunsetZ16 (My Page) on Sat, May 15, 10 at 16:46
West Covina Nursery, a grower/wholesaler, grows it at their San Gabriel growing grounds. Any retailer who buys from them can order it. Their main office number, should you want to check on who they do sell to, is 909-596-3723. Joe |
- Posted by publickman z10b CA (Westchester (My Page) on Sat, May 15, 10 at 19:47
Thanks, Joe! I called them and left a message on their voice mail - I guess they are not open on week-ends. If I don't hear back from them, I will call them again on Monday to see if they have any referrals to west-side nurseries. I would rather not have a nursery order it for me because I have no idea what I would get. I would prefer to pick it out myself, and I thought that perhaps they were for sale retail only when blooming. We are almost finished with the major revisions of landscaping for the front yard (the back yard is a couple of years from completion), and so I was anxious to get this last major plant. One thing I like about this tree is that it does grow rather quickly, unlike the Mamey that I bought a couple of weeks ago for the back yard. That tree will stay in a large pot for the next two years until I have the space ready for it. Lars |
- Posted by publickman z10b CA (Westchester (My Page) on Tue, May 18, 10 at 12:30
The West Covina nursery in San Gabriel does not have them any more, but they gave me a phone number in Santa Barbara where I can find them. I guess I'll have to plan a week-end trip to SB, but I'll probably wait until June. They said that nurseries don't like to stock them because they grow too fast, but that's one of the reasons that I want one. Lars |
There's a major tree nursery somewhere in the SFV...can't remember the name...http://www.boethingtreeland.com/ That's it. They list Chorisia as available. 800 995 8744 |
Probably closer and cheaper to hit the Asian nurseries in Gardena. Moneta, Sunflower, Pacific, Centrose, ... Can't remember if any of those are wholesale only. Isn't Hashimoto's on Sawtelle? They seem a likely choice too. |
- Posted by publickman z10b CA (Westchester (My Page) on Fri, May 21, 10 at 13:13
Thanks very much for the additional info. I called Moneta, and they have them in stock, and so I'll go there tomorrow. I did call Hashimoto on Sawtelle, and they did not have them in stock. Boething Tree Land also has them, but they are 10' tall already and cost $80, plus I'm a lot closer to Gardena than I am to Woodland Hills. Lars |
FWIW, Treeland is worth an outing if you're ever in the area... it's right off the 101 Fwy, great selection. |
How big do you want one? They grow really easily from seed and seed is available wherever they are growing (in summer and fall)... Mine is 6' tall from seed two years ago. |
- Posted by publickman z10b CA (Westchester (My Page) on Mon, May 24, 10 at 15:43
I will check out Treeland, if I can find it. We bought one at Moneta, however, and it was only $35 for a 5 gallon pot and a tree that was over 6' tall. It's in our front yard now, and I'm very happy with it. I never thought of growing it from seed, but I did collect quite a few seeds from my previous tree and sent them to other people. I guess I should have kept some seeds for myself, but I'm not that good at growing things from seeds. I planted a Tamarind seed that I found in some Indonesian tamarind paste that I had bought, and it grew for a couple of years in a pot in Venice and then died for no apparent reason. I don't think I have room for a full grown tamarind tree where I am now, and I would be concerned about intrusive roots. I'm sure I could have found some seed pods lying around in West L.A. if I had waited. Lars |
I am no wizard myself when it comes to growing stuff from seed... and this one was easy (Coral Trees are easy, too)... but the speed at which this tree grows is amazing. |
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Hi all. I need some help. I saw this anime a while ago but i cant figure out the name of it. The only thing that i can remember is that I believe the main charcter had some type of demon arm or armor on his arm. and he did a lot of poerfula attacks with it (not full metal alchemist) His enemies could manifest different types of beings. like one manifested a giant robot. I think his hair turned a different color whenever he used his arm.
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This Manhattan hotel is across the street from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. The hotel offers a gym and a tour desk with ticket services.
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This hotel in Manhattan's Upper West Side is a 10-minute subway ride from Times Square and 3 blocks from Central Park. It features a gym and rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs.
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Ideally located in Times Square, this Manhattan hotel has a 24-hour front desk. Edison Hotel - Triumph Group is just an 8-minute walk from Rockefeller Center and a 10-minute walk from Bryant Park.
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Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea This modern Manhattan hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Empire State Building. It has a 24-hour gym. Guest rooms include a 32-inch flat-screen cable TV and an MP3 connection.
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bed was ok,next to the subway.
really cold room!!!no heating at all!!really loud u can hear everything!Its overpriced for this area...I extended my stay and i found for the same price holliday inn midtown that is just amazing!!!
The hotel is really good located, just hundred metres from subway station.I got room on top of Starbuck coffee shop and it was easy for to take breakfast. The room was more or less clean and spacious with renewed bathroom and comfortable big bed. It's ok for budget hotel.
The room was too close to reception, windows sided to noisly Broadway street, but comming back only for night, so it was ok.
The staff were very helpful and friendly
The stair entry... However staff carried luggage up and down with s smile
I was was very pleasantly surprised by my stay there, and I will return for sure! Super convenient spot, very helpful staff, clean room! What more do you need :)
It's an old hotel so rooms are a little small, and it's a bit of a hike to the 5th floor, but it just makes it super authentic with a real Moroccan flavor!
Service was very good, I enjoyed my first time in New York because the staff were so helpful.
The room was cold the first night for my girlfriend but without even asking the staff provided us with a heater.
Pleasant staff, nice lobby, clean room, comfortable, quiet, and great location.
No elevator but staff always willing to carry your bags. Space in room ok for short stay but no closet or dresser for longer stay.
I had a great time the staff was very nice especially the night staff up front very nice gentlemen.
The staff The staff They are the reason we stayed there an enough day kudos to Max from the first day I called and had him on the phone for 30 mins plus he answered all the ?s we had n didn't rush us off the phone thanks Max
Not enough days there but that's anywhere u go on vacation the steps kinda wasn't good cause @ the time my wife had a cast on her foot the cable tv didn't work as good but other than that see yall again
The location is good. Many cafes and grocery stores nearby.
It was cold in the room
Location was close enough to the main sites in manhattan.
Can hear noise from outside the room.
Near subway & central park
No elevators. Door man was not totally aware of available parking garages
Subway is less than a minute walking away and a Starbucks is next door.
The room was very small and the interior seemed very old / outdated. There's no elevator and our room was located on the fifth floor so prepare to climb a few stairs.
Near subway (less than block), there are fast food options around for dinner, Near Central Park
No elevator,
Price and location. This was a one-nite stay with little time in the room.
No elevator. Long flight of steps up. small landing in between. Without the porter taking my bags, I would have been dead. Poor television reception for the 2 hours wanted it...unusable. Towels well worn. No bath towel. Carpet has seen better days.
This hotel is just across from the subway, with the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in in a hotel. It was clean and we were never disturbed by other guests.
This is great as a base if you're going to be out sightseeing/working all day but not a lot of facilities on offer - which suited us perfectly.
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Wifi connection was not very strong in my room.
super friendly staff located right next to a subway stop good value for NYC - would recommend :)
nothing - we enjoyed our stay very much!
Wonderful location and staff. Would definitely stay there again!
Excellent staff
Temperature in the room too low. Heating is central (you can't control), so I had to ask for additional electric heater (which was still not strong enough)
it was clean, the bed was VERY comfortable, wi fi worked perfectly, people at the front desk were very helpful with everything and it is like 10 meters away from the subway and next to a starbucks I really enjoyed my time there. people complaining about the hotel not having an elevator, well, you know what to expect if it says it doesn't have an elevator, plus stairs are work out haha
Price,Price, Price. Great for location. Rooms are small but did the job. Very comfortable and staff very accommodating. Loved the music they played in the lobby.
my boyfriend and I stayed here for 2 weeks, the staff are super helpful and friendly. the bed is comfortable and big, wifi is good and your right next to the subway.
Extremely small room and bathroom, shower is tiny and a little rusty. Very expensive for what it is but thats new york, we were never in the room so it was fine!
The friendly, informal staff and the comfort of the room was much appreciated. The bathroom facilities all worked well and the new shower was very easy to use.
We were sad to leave.
Such comfortable beds, nice neighborhood (shops, restaurants), and Starbucks and Subway right outside. Quiet, safe, friendly, easy.
The staff showed me some rooms. Some had chemical/fragrance smell. All radiators were missing the knob- so no way to control your heat. I barely slept cuz I was woken by the heat and turned on a/c to cool off, then woke up cuz was cold from a/c. Awful to be stripped of a knob. Don't understand why staff doesn't repair the radiators. Light I g was extremely dim. Bathtub was not appetizing.
It's steps away from the 1 train It's got lovely natural foods places nearby. Most of staff is friendly.


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Thanks a lot to Tarikur for your hard working. Your analysis about the semis is nice.
But I think that we will not expect a lot (winning all the 3 matches) from our team…we need to think match by match. First of all we need a win against England…then we can think a little about the semis.
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Welcome to China and the start of your adventure with On the Go Tours! We'll be there at the airport to greet you and transfer you to your hotel where the remainder of the day can be spent at leisure.
This morning we explore the heart of Beijing, China's pulsating capital, including the vast Tiananmen Square where Chairman Mao's tomb lies and various monuments to the people are located. Dominating the city centre is the Forbidden City, a centre of power for five centuries and seat of the emperors. Entering through the Gate of Heavenly Peace (replete with Chairman Mao's portrait), we enjoy a guided tour of this old city within a city. Later we take an exciting rickshaw ride through the Hutongs of Beijing, weaving through old back lanes, traditional courtyards and compact houses, gaining a fascinating snapshot of the city's traditional way of life.
Don some comfortable shoes, today as we walk a section of the famous Great Wall at Mutianyu. Zig zagging some 6000 kilometres, ducking and weaving through mountain peaks and lush terrain, climbing the Great Wall is one of those 'must do' experiences! Afterward we visit a cloisonne workshop, viewing the unique art of decorating copper with colourful enamel.
This morning we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Urumqi (HU7245, 0735/ 1145). Capital of Xinjiang, a largely desert and grassland province fringed by some of the highest mountains in the world, Urumqi sits amidst beautiful scenery with the snow-clad Tian Shan range to the city's east. We enjoy an excursion to Tian Chi (Heaven Lake), located at an altitude of 2,000m among the Tian Shan Mountains, which rise to nearly 6,000m. We also visit the local Xinjiang Museum.
This morning we fly to Kashgar (CZ6811, 0800/ 0945). Lying at the foot of the Pamir mountains in the far west of Xinjiang, Kashgar's importance grew from its location as an oasis at the point where the northern and southern routes of the ancient Silk Road converged, forming a gateway to the mountains leading to India and Russia. From the 10th - 18th centuries Kashgar was part of the Islamic world, until the Chinese reconquered the region. See the Id Kah Mosque, Aba Khoja Mausoleum - where the local cemetery filled with distinctive mud and brick tombs is still used by the local Uighur peoples and the colourful Old Town. A visit is made to Kashgar's local market with free time to explore.
Today enjoy a full day's excursion to Lake Karakuli. At an altitude of 3,600m it is the highest lake of the Pamir plateau and is surrounded by mountains which remain snow-covered throughout the year. The lake is popular among travellers for its beautiful scenery and the clarity of its reflection in the water, with colours ranging from dark green to azure and light blue.
Departing Kashgar we transfer to the airport for your flight back to Urumqi (CZ6885 , 1155/ 1335). Upon arrival we continue by road to Turpan. Located on the northern Silk Road, Turpan is a rural Uighur settlement. The Uighur descended from nomadic Siberian and Central Asian tribes who settled the region in the 9th century.
Today enjoy some sightseeing beyond Turpan. Driving to Bezeklik past the Flaming Mountains which due to sun and shadow at certain times of the day seeming to flicker as though glowing poker-hot. You'll also visit the Bezeklik Caves which are situated in a desert gorge high above the Sengim River and once formed part of a Buddhist monastery between the 6th and 14th centuries. Beyond here are the Astana tombs and the impressive ruins of Gaochang city, founded as a garrison city in the 1st century AD. Tonight enjoy a traditional show of song and dance.
Enjoy a visit to Imin Ta (Imin Minaret) constructed in 1778, before heading beyond Turpan to the Jiaohe Ruins. Occupying a spectacular position on a steep plateau, the ancient street plan, thanks to the many ruins of this former garrison town, is still evident. A stop is also made at some 2,000-year-old Karez water channels, an irrigation system that many Silk Road cities and towns relied upon; the idea for which came from ancient Persia. Tonight take an overnight sleeper train to Liuyuan.
Arrive Liuyuan and continue to remote Dunhuang, a small and strategically important desert oasis town on the Silk Road, a stone's throw from the end of the Great Wall. Visit Yueya Quan (Crescent Moon Lake), a small spring-fed lake surrounded by gigantic sand dunes, that has been a vital source of water here for millennia. If feeling energetic, the giant dunes can be climbed if inclined! Enjoy a camel trek around the dunes.
Today visit the UNESCO-listed Mogao Caves. The colourful cave paintings which were the legacy of travelling pilgrim monks, merchants and nobles form the most fascinating repository of Buddhist art in China.
Depart Dunhuang and visit the awesome Jiayuguan Fort - the farthest outpost of the Great Wall which was built here by the Ming in 1372, over 5,000km from the wall's easternmost point at Shanhaiguan. This was literally the final defence of the Chinese empire, the spot where China ended and beyond which lay an uncharted, terrifying wilderness. Situated between striking mountain ranges, everything that travelled between the deserts of central Asia and the fertile lands of China, be it goods traders or armies had to file through the Jiayuguan Pass. Later this afternoon we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Lanzhou (MU2417 ,1650/ 1800). On arrival transfer to hotel for overnight.
Lanzhou is the capital of Gansu Province and a former staging post on the Silk Road. Enjoy a boat ride on the 5,487 km long Yellow River (2nd longest in China after the Yangtze) and a visit to Bingling Temple, a series of grottoes filled with Buddhist sculpture carved into natural caves and caverns in a canyon along the Yellow River. The grottoes date back to 420 CE and represent the typical artwork of the dynasty that were designed during.
The morning is at leisure in Lanzhou. Opt to hire a bicycle and ride the scenic route from the Yellow River Bridge to the Mother Statue (book and pay locally). We later transfer you to the railway station for your train journey to Lhasa, capital of Tibet. Overnight will be spent on board.
Much of today will be spent riding the impressive railway line to Lhasa. Arriving late afternoon we will be waiting at the station to transfer you to your hotel in Lhasa where the rest of the afternoon can be spent at leisure.
Sightseeing today includes a visit to the beautiful Potala Palace. This immense building is a masterpiece in design and was both the residence of the current Dalai Lama and tomb of the former heads of state. The Potala is full of elaborate art work and frescos that tell many stories. Sightseeing also includes the Sera Monastery and Norbulinka monastery - the Dalai Lama's summer palace which is set in beautiful grounds with fountains, chapels and pools, Norbulinka is located on the outskirts of Lhasa. Sera Monastery is still a working retreat, 600 years after its foundation as a main teaching monastery and one of the three great Gelukpa 'universities' once housing more than 5500 monks.
Another full day of sightseeing in the fabled city of Lhasa, visiting the 15th century Drepung Monastery, formerly one of the largest monasteries in Tibet, once housing 10,000 monks and bustling Barkhor Street. The highlight of the day is a visit to Jokhang Temple, the most sacred and important temple in Tibet and also the most captivating. There is an electric atmosphere as crowds of pilgrims travel around the chapels, praying and prostrating themselves.
Today after breakfast you will drive to Tsedang via Samye Monastery. Samye Monastery was founded in the 8th century during the reign of King Trisong Detsen with the help of the Indian Buddhist masters Padmasambhava and Shantarakshita, whom the king had invited to Tibet to help spread Buddhism. The first Tibetan monks were ordained here after examination, and are referred to as the Seven Examined Men. Over the centuries Samye has been associated with various schools of Tibetan Buddhism and today Tibetans of all traditions come to worship here. Continue to Tsedang for overnight.
Today we visit Yumbulakhang, the oldest palace in Tibet. It was believed that King Nyatri Tsenpo descended from heaven to build this palace in 2nd century BC and myths says it is the founding of Tibetan civilization. Yumbulakhang is constructed at the perfect crest of the hill divided into three different components; the tower, the chapel and monks quarters. Not very far from Yumbulakhang, is Tandruk Monastery, situated at the road side. It's said that renowned figures in the history of Tibetan Buddhism, such as Padmasambhava and Milariba, had practised Buddhism nearby after it was built and the remaining relics are sacred land for the devotees.
After breakfast and hotel check out we will transfer you back to Lhasa where you can spend the day independently exploring this mythical city further.
Morning at leisure. This afternoon we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Beijing (CA4111, 1600/2140). On arrival transfer to your airport hotel where you can enjoy a night's sleep before your flight back home tomorrow.
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