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Recommended Reading: When Walking Turns Lethal
The New York Times recently reported on the deaths of two pedestrians killed by bicyclists in the city's storied Central Park. New York City has recently ramped up efforts to reduce pedestrian deaths—with a focus on car crashes—but anecdotal and police reports in the city find that the growing number of walkers, skaters, cyclists, pedibikers and other people heeding advice to get out and move is resulting in more injuries and deaths. Other cities have also reported increases in accidents linked to increases in physical activity. NewPublicHealth recently reported on efforts launched this year by the U.S. Department of Transportation to prevent and reduce pedestrian injuries.
Several conferences this year—including the annual meetings of the American Public Health Association, the Transportation Research Board and New Partners for Smart Growth—will have sessions looking at pedestrian safety in the wake of communities creating new opportunities for residents to get exercise outdoors. And Sunday Streets, a growing program across the country, shuts down main city streets to give walkers free reign, often with a booth set up by departments of public health or safety on staying safe when sharing the roads.
Read the full story from the New York Times.
The Walking School Bus: A Safe and Active Way to Get Kids to School
With research indicating that fewer children are walking or biking to school than in decades past—and with the childhood obesity epidemic in full swing—health experts have been brainstorming solutions that would address both issues. In recent years, a simple but effective concept has been gaining traction at the grass-roots level: Why not organize a "Walking School Bus"—a group of kids who walk to school with one or more adults, so that kids can get exercise on their way to and from school?
A Walking School Bus is "just like a regular school bus, but without the walls and seats, and instead of wheels, we use our feet," explained LeeAnne Fergason, education director for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance in Portland, Ore., which has a thriving Walking School Bus program. Other communities around the country that have well-established Walking School Bus programs include Chapel Hill, N.C.; Sacramento, Calif.; Burlington, Vt.; Columbia, Mo.; and Duluth, Ga. In the Fall of 2014, many more schools—including Grand View Elementary in Manhattan Beach, Calif.; Greenacres Elementary in Scarsdale, N.Y.; Madison Elementary in Redondo Beach, Calif.; and several elementary schools in Spokane, Wash.—will be joining the trend.
Created by the National Center for Safe Routes to School, these programs help kids sneak some extra physical activity into their day while also addressing parents' concerns about getting their kids to school safely. It can be as simple as a few neighborhood families taking turns walking their kids to school. Or it can be more elaborate, with prearranged routes, timetables and stops along the way to pick up more "passengers"; with this model, there's usually an adult "driver" at the front and an adult "conductor" bringing up the rear. A variation on this theme, the bicycle train, in which two or more adults accompany and supervise kids as they ride their bikes to school, has also become popular.
Viewed as a way to fight childhood obesity, improve school attendance rates and ensure that kids get to school safely, the Walking School Bus concept is garnering positive reviews from public health experts. In July 2013, Michelle Obama voiced her support of these programs in her remarks to mayors gathered at the White House.
"I've heard more and more of this kind of walking school bus happening all over the country—so that kids can get exercise on the way to school, kind of like we did when we were growing up," she said. "It's about people all across this country coming together to take action to support the health of our kids."
Besides providing an opportunity for movement, the Walking School Bus also allows kids to socialize with their peers, gain a bit of independence and learn important road safety skills. All of these benefits are also important for children's health and wellbeing.
Public Health News Roundup: August 20
Workers with Access to Natural Light Sleep Longer and Better
Natural light in the workplace improves overall health, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Researchers from Northwestern Medicine and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found that employees with windows received 173 percent more white light exposure during an average work day and slept an average of 46 minutes more per night. They also engaged in more physical activity and reported a better overall quality of life. "There is increasing evidence that exposure to light, during the day—particularly in the morning—is beneficial to your health via its effects on mood, alertness and metabolism," said senior study author Phyllis Zee, MD, PhD, a Northwestern Medicine neurologist and sleep specialist, in a release. "Workers are a group at risk because they are typically indoors often without access to natural or even artificial bright light for the entire day. The study results confirm that light during the natural daylight hours has powerful effects on health." Read more on environment.
Public Transportation to Work Linked to Healthier Weights
Public transportation should potentially be added to what we think of as "active commuting" modes because of its related health benefits, according to a new study on TheBMJ.com. People who go to work on public transportation tend to be thinner than people who drive their own cars, according to researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and University College London. The findings are based on data from 7,424 people in the United Kingdom on how much body fat they had and from 7,534 people on their body mass index. "It seems to suggest switching your commute mode—where you can build in just a bit of incidental physical activity—you may be able to cut down on your chance of being overweight and achieve a healthier body composition as well," said study leader Ellen Flint, according to Reuters. Read more on physical activity.
ACOG: All Pregnant Women Should Receive a Flu Shot
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is now recommending that all pregnant women, no matter how far along they are in the pregnancy, should be vaccinated against influenza. During the 2009-2010 flu season the immunization rate for pregnant women was 50 percent; prior to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic it was only 15 percent. According to the college, flu prevention is "an essential element of preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care" because of immune system changes during the pregnancy and the added need to protect the fetus. "The flu virus is highly infectious and can be particularly dangerous to pregnant women, as it can cause pneumonia, premature labor, and other complications, " said Laura Riley, MD, chair of the College's Immunization Expert Work Group, which developed the Committee Opinion in conjunction with the College's Committee on Obstetric Practice. "Vaccination every year, early in the season and regardless of the stage of pregnancy, is the best line of defense." Read more on maternal and infant health.
Faces of Public Health: Bill Kohl, PhD
Harold W. "Bill" Kohl, PhD, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Texas School of Public Health is in the midst of a three-year appointment to the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN) Science Board. Kohl's role is to provide recommendations in the areas of program development and evaluation, which is critical to the Council's mission to engage, educate and empower all Americans across to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition. During his time at the School of Public Health, Kohl has been researching effective uses of social networking to create demand for healthy lifestyles among youth and working with organizations to promote disease prevention, physical activity and exercise as a health priority.
NewPublicHealth recently spoke with Kohl about the work of the President's Council.
NewPublicHealth: Is the current mission of the President's Council different than it was in the past?
Bill Kohl: There has been a shift. The President's Council started in the 1950s as the result of a small study that suggested that American kids are not as fit as kids in Eastern bloc countries—Russia, primarily. The President's Council started under President Eisenhower and then President Kennedy's administrating sought to increase kids' fitness by doing fitness testing in schools and promoting physical activity and physical education.
That wound its way through the '60s and '70s. Then in the '80s there was a much bigger rush to health-related physical fitness rather than skill-related fitness activities—things that you can actually change and that are related to health outcomes compared to fitness skills you might be born with, such as the ability to run a 50-yard dash.
Then, most recently, the Council has included nutrition in his mission and been renamed.
NPH: How does your background inform your new role?
Kohl: As chair of the science board, my job is to make sure that the President's Council has the most up-to-date science that's relevant to its mission and advancing initiatives that are evidence-based.
Public Health News Roundup: July 29
NCAA Reaches Preliminary Concussion Settlement, Including $70M Monitoring Program
The NCAA has reached a preliminary settlement in response to a class-action push to revise its head injury policies. The settlement includes a $70 million medical monitoring fund that would provide all former college athletes with the opportunity to receive neurological screenings, as well as a new national protocol which would require assessments by trained professionals and keep athletes from returning to games or practices the same day they suffer a head injury. "This offers college athletes another level of protection, which is vitally important to their health," said the lead plaintiffs' lawyer, Steve Berman, according to The New York Times. "Student-athletes—not just football players—have dropped out of school and suffered huge long-term symptoms because of brain injuries. Anything we can do to enhance concussion management is a very important day for student-athletes." Read more on injury prevention.
Marijuana Legalization Not Linked to Rise in Teen Use
The gradual increase in marijuana use by U.S. teens over the past two decades is not linked to the legalization of medical marijuana in various states, according to a new research paper based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers determined that the probability that a high school student had used marijuana in the previous 30 days was only 0.8 percent higher in states where use was legal. While marijuana is illegal under federal law, it has been legalized for medical purposes in 21 states and the District of Columbia, and legalized for recreational use in Colorado and Washington. "Our results are not consistent with the hypothesis that the legalization of medical marijuana caused an increase in the use of marijuana among high school students," wrote D. Mark Anderson of Montana State University, Daniel Rees of the University of Colorado and Benjamin Hansen of the University of Oregon, in the paper. Read more on substance abuse.
Study: 5-10 Minutes of Daily Running Can Add Three Years to Life Expectancy
As little as five to ten minutes of slow running every day can add up to an additional three years of life expectancy, according to a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Researchers examined data on 55,137 adults 18-100 years of age (with a media age of 44 years), finding that running for the length of time at six miles an hour or slower was associated with markedly reduced risk of death from all causes, including heart disease. Researchers said the results should help drive inactive individuals to take up exercise programs. Read more on physical activity.
Faces of Public Health: Lisel Loy, Bipartisan Policy Center
Late last month, the Bipartisan Policy Center, a think tank based in Washington, D.C., released a new white paper, Teaching Nutrition and Physical Activity in Medical School: Training Doctors for Prevention-Oriented Care, that strongly recommends providing greater training in nutrition and physical activity for medical students and physicians in order to help reduce U.S. obesity rates. The report was jointly published with the American College of Sports Medicine and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a nonprofit founded by the American Heart Association and the Clinton Foundation as a response to the growing rate of childhood obesity. The report found that current training for medical professionals and students in nutrition and exercise is inadequate to cope with the nation's obesity epidemic.
A survey conducted for the new report found that more than 75 percent of physicians felt they had received inadequate training to be able to counsel their patients on changing diet and increasing activity levels. It also found that while some schools have stepped up their performance, fewer than 30 percent of medical schools meet the minimum number of hours of education in nutrition and exercise science recommended by the National Academy of Sciences.
"The health care marketplace needs to place greater value on preventive care," said Jim Whitehead, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of the American College of Sports Medicine. "Doing so will provide medical schools with the incentive to train their students accordingly. And it will give medical professionals the leverage they need to address healthy lifestyles with their patients."
NewPublicHealth recently spoke with Lisel Loy, director of the Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative at the Bipartisan Policy Center, about the report and about how to improve training for medical professionals on nutrition and exercise.
NPH: What was the idea that propelled you to look into making changing to medical school education?
Loy: Well, the technical launching pad was our June 2012 policy report called Lots to Lose: How America's Health and Obesity Crisis Threatens our Economic Future. And in that, my four co-chairs recommended a suite of policy changes that would improve health outcomes and lower costs for families, communities, schools and work sites. Within that community context they called out the need to improve training for health professionals—not just physicians but health professionals much more broadly defined than that—in pursuit of the goal of reducing obesity and chronic disease and cutting costs.
So that's sort of the technical answer to your question. The more philosophical answer is as we as a country shift toward more preventive care, they really saw a gap in the education and training of health professionals in terms of being able to best support improved health outcomes. So that's how they determined that that belonged in our report as a policy recommendation, and since we put out that report we prioritized a handful of recommendations, one of which had to do with health professional training.
Health Beyond Health Care: Expanding Physical Activity Opportunities in Every Neighborhood
More than half of youths in the United States have access to parks or playground areas; recreation centers; boys' and girls' clubs; and walking paths or sidewalks in their neighborhoods, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), State Indicator Report on Physical Activity, 2014.
While that information might conjure up images of newly built, dedicated playgrounds, the reality is different...and less expensive. Thousands of communities have created physical activity opportunities by developing shared use agreements with schools to allow the use of facilities after school hours and on weekends.
In 2011, for example, the nonprofit Partners for Active Living (PAL), in Spartanburg, S.C., met with the city's Parks and Recreation Department and learned that while the city did have access to defunct school facilities, it had no shared use agreements that would let PAL use school facilities for exercise. With help from a board member (who was also a member of the city council) and online resources for shared use agreements, PAL was able to move the concept forward by showing that:
- Under South Carolina law, school districts and third parties would be protected under the recreational user statute.
- The South Carolina Tort Claims Act imposes the same liabilities and protections both during and after the school day.
- The school district may be liable for negligent supervision of a student only if a duty is executed in a grossly negligent manner.
After about a year of discussions with parents, activists, policymakers, school officials and others, agreements were worked out in 2012 for school soccer fields, basketball courts, trails, playgrounds and football fields to remain open to the community on weekends and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on non-school days and after school until 6 p.m. on school days, with supervision by the Parks and Recreation Department to deal with damage, vandalism and other concerns. The agreement is automatically renewed every five years unless amended. To promote the continued usage of school playgrounds, the department will offer regularly scheduled programming at each site and PAL will be tracking usage.
Public Health News Roundup: June 26
'I Got Tested' Campaign Promotes Importance of Knowing Your HIV Status
A new public information campaign from Greater Than AIDS is using real-life stories to advocate the importance of knowing your HIV/AIDS status. The "I Got Tested" campaign will place materials in clinics to support providers in HIV outreach; provide free HIV testing in select Walgreens pharmacies; and promote hotlines and online resources provided by departments of health and agencies, as well as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Despite overwhelming evidence that early diagnosis and treatment play an important role both in the health of those who are positive and in reducing the spread of HIV, many Americans at highest risk for infection still have not been tested," said Tina Hoff, Senior Vice President and Director of Health Communication and Media Partnerships at the Kaiser Family Foundation, a co-founding partner of Greater Than AIDS, in a release. "This campaign is about helping to reduce the stigma surrounding HIV testing, to encourage patients to ask their providers to get tested, and to connect people with services in their communities." Read more on HIV/AIDS.
Court: NYC's 'Soda Ban' is Illegal
New York City's ban on large sugary drinks—often referred to as former Mayor Michael Bloomberg's "soda ban"—is illegal, according to a 4-2 ruling from the state Court of Appeals. The court found that the local health board that passed the regulation overstepped its authority. "By choosing among competing policy goals, without any legislative delegation or guidance, the Board engaged in law-making and thus infringed upon the legislative jurisdiction of the City Council of New York," wrote Judge Eugene Pigott for the majority. The soda ban was one of several public health initiatives pushed by Bloomberg, along with a ban on cigarettes in certain public spaces and a ban on trans fats from restaurants. Read more on nutrition.
Study: 3 Hours of Television Per Day Can Double Risk of Early Death
Watching more than three hours of television per day may double a person's risk of an early death, compared to someone who watches less than one hour per day, according to a surprising new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers tracked more than 13,000 seemingly healthy adults in Spain, finding that for every two additional hours a person spent watching television, their risk of death from heart disease climbed 44 percent, their cancer death risk climbed 21 percent and their risk of premature death climbed 55 percent for all other causes. The study found no such link for other sedentary causes, including working at a computer and driving. Read more on physical activity.
Public Health News Roundup: June 12
CDC Study Finds No Significant Change in Use of Smokeless Tobacco
From 2005 to 2010 there was no significant change in the percentage of U.S. working adults who used smokeless tobacco, according to the new National Health Interview Survey from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2005, approximately 2.7 percent of workers reported using smokeless tobacco, with the percentage climbing slightly to 3.0 percent in 2010; males (5.6 percent) and non-Hispanic whites (4.0 percent) reported the highest usage, followed by adults ages 25-44 years, people with no more than a high school education and people living in the South (all 3.9 percent). By industry, smokeless tobacco use was most common in mining (18.8 percent), and by occupation it was most common in construction and extraction (10.8 percent). According to the CDC, these findings indicate opportunities to engage workers with tobacco cessation efforts, such as providing employee health insurance coverage for proven cessation treatments; offering help for those who want to quit; and establishing and enforcing tobacco-free workplace policies. Read more on tobacco.
6,000 Steps Per Day May Improve Knee Arthritis, Reduce Future Disability Risk
Walking 6,000 steps a day—or about one hour at the average person's pace—may both help improve knee arthritis and prevent further disability, according to a new study in the journal Arthritis Care & Research. In a study of approximately 1,800 adults who either had knee arthritis or were at risk, researchers found that for every 1,000 steps a person took a day, their functional limitations were reduced by 16-18 percent. The study also pegged 6,000 steps as the target to reach to ensure the healthiest results. Approximately 27 million Americans age 25 and older live with osteoarthritis, which is the most common type of arthritis and often referred to as "wear-and-tear arthritis," according to the Mayo Clinic. Read more on physical activity.
Study: Great Recession Contributed to Additional 10,000 Suicides in North America, Europe
Stress and other health issues resulting from the Great Recession were associated with more than 10,000 additional economic suicides—suicides in response to financial hardship—between 2008 and 2010 in North America and Europe, according to a new study in The British Journal of Psychiatry. While job loss, debt and foreclosure can increase the risk of suicidal thinking, researchers determined that many such suicides could have been avoided. They recommend upstream return-to-work programs, antidepressant prescriptions and other interventions as ways to mitigate the risk of economic suicides if and when another economic downturn strikes. Read more on the prevention.
Public Health News Roundup: May 19
Census: Bicycle Commuting Up 60 Percent in Past Decade
U.S. cities across the country are seeing increases in bicycle commuters, according to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau. The report found that the total number of people who use a bike to get to work jumped by approximately 60 percent in the past decade, to about 786,000 during the 2008-2012 period, making the largest percentage increase of all commuting modes tracked by the 2000 Census and the 2008-2012 American Community Survey. Portland, Ore. had the highest bicycle-commuting rate at 6.1 percent; the overall national rate was 0.6 percent. "In recent years, many communities have taken steps to support more transportation options, such as bicycling and walking," said Brian McKenzie, a Census Bureau sociologist and the report's author, in a release. "For example, many cities have invested in bike share programs, bike lanes and more pedestrian-friendly streets." Read more on physical activity.
May 19 is 'Hepatitis Testing Day'
Approximately 5.3 million Americans live with chronic viral hepatitis, although many don't even realize they're infected, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Today, May 19, marks the third national Hepatitis Testing Day, founded to work to increase the number of people who know their hepatitis B and hepatitis C status; what severe—or even fatal—complications they may face if they're infected; and their risk of spreading it to others. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers an online Hepatitis Risk Assessment, which utilizes brief questions to determine risk, and then prints out recommendations based on CDC's testing and vaccination guidelines to discuss with their health care provider. Read more on prevention.
Current, Former Smokers May Have Harder Time Becoming Pregnant
Current and former smokers may face more difficulty when trying to become pregnant, according to a new study in the journal Fertility and Sterility. Researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) analyzed the chances of getting pregnant among 686 current smokers, 741 former smokers and 2,346 women who never smoked, finding that among the former smokers with the highest level of exposure, the chance of getting pregnant was reduced on average by 26 percent per menstrual cycle. "Pregnant women are already encouraged to quit smoking because of the risks to the mother and baby. Some women might not be aware that current regular smoking also harms female fertility, as concluded by the U.S. Surgeon General based on observational studies and animal studies," said Rose Radin, a doctoral student in the BUSPH Department of Epidemiology and the lead author of the study, in a release. "Our study also found that current regular smokers take longer to get pregnant than never smokers." Read more on tobacco.


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5 Kommt, Haus Jakob, und laßt uns wandeln im Lichte Jehovas! | 5 Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. |
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There are very few boats today over 30 feet that can get away with a single 60 pound/100Ah battery, (35 usable Ah's when cruising), and not be replacing it every other year or sooner. People are simply using a lot more power today than they did even 10 years ago..
I'm sure this is true. However one thing in the back of my mind when discussing/reading bank life discussions is - does it matter?
At the end of the day batteries, especially lead acids are actually pretty cheap compared to everything else on a boat. If for space or weight reasons you don't want to add batteries it's not unreasonable in my opinion to decide that you'll just replace them every 2 or 3 years.
Personally I expect to get plenty of life out of my batteries and put a lot of thought into my system. But with $120 of batteries compared to ~4k fixed yearly expenses plus maintenance and discretionary it's not going to matter a lot in the big picture.
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The University of Wyoming will be hosting the All-American Rejects on October 24th. The alternative rock band will play in the Arts & Sciences Auditorium with Boys Like Girls and Parachute opening the show. Eric Garcia with UW Concerts & Convocations said he expects the show to sell out within a week of tickets going on sale.
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All the latest news from the World Gold Council, keeping you up to date with events, insights and analysis in the gold industry.
Latest news
Turkey: new report highlights gold's role in supporting the economy and modern society
Published 22nd January 2015
A new report "Turkey: gold in action" from the World Gold Council, released today, explores the role gold plays in the daily life of the world's fourth largest consumer of gold, as well as examining its contribution to supporting the national economy.
PDAC Convention 2015
1st March 2015 - 09:00 to 4th March 2015 - 17:00
The second edition of The World Gold Council Responsible Gold Mining and Value Distribution report, covering 2013 data, was issued on 23 October 2014. This report further demonstrated the impact the responsible gold mining industry has in supporting economic development in host countries by looking at the distribution of the money spent by gold mining companies. Responsible gold mining can contribute substantially to social and economic development but it is important to take a realistic view of the role it can play and contribution it can make.
LBMA Precious Metals Conference 2014
9th November 2014 - 09:00 to 11th November 2014 - 17:00
The World Gold Council is a key player in helping shape the changing gold market to ensure it develops in a sustainable and dynamic manner for the benefit of all its stakeholders.
China Gold Congress and Expo 2014
10th September 2014 - 14:00 to 12th September 2014 - 17:30
Co-hosted by the World Gold Council and China Gold Association, the China Gold Congress addresses the entire gold value chain. Key topics of discussion at the China Gold Congress include: Innovation and internationalisation of the gold market Gold mining, exploration and market trends Gold's role in technology current and future
10th September 2014 - 14:00 to 12th September 2014 - 17:30
中国国际黄金大会由中国黄金协会与世界黄金协会共同主办,涵盖了整个黄金产业链。 中国国际黄金大会的主要议题包括: 黄金市场的创新与国际化 黄金矿业、勘探与市场展望 黄金在科技领域应用的现状与未来 本次参会者超过1,800人,其中有来自中国与全球的大型金矿企业,包括世界黄金协会的会员企业纽蒙特矿业公司(Newmont Mining Corporation)、巴里克黄金矿业公司(Barrick Gold Corporation)、埃尔拉多黄金集团(Eldorado Gold Corporation),还有主要交易所,例如上海黄金交易所、上海期货交易所、纽约商品交易所、芝加哥商品交易所与多伦多证券交易所,以及大型银行及金融机构,如中国工商银行、民生银行、加拿大皇家银行、澳新银行及标准银行集团。


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Slide Design creates a variety of home furnishings including seating, tables, lamps, pots and accents that often are designed in collaboration with internationally acclaimed designers including such talents as Karim Rashid, Marcel Wanders, Paola Navone, Marc Sadler and Alessandro Mendini. Committed to producing quality products and conquering a position in the market, Slide continues to expand its brand activities and created SLIDE EVENTS in 2007 and SLIDEart in 2011.
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This inspiring South-East Asian island nation tinged with Portuguese flavours may not receive the tourist crowds of its neighbours but that's all its part of the charm. Possessing beautiful beaches without the crowds, communities with big hearts, and peaceful, mountain retreats seemingly hidden from the modern world, Timor-Leste (East Timor) is an emerging destination full of promise.
Timor-Leste Tours & Travel
Articles on Timor-Leste
Overcrowded and ugly: how the world's least attractive sights can teach us more than the highlights
Posted on Wed, 21 Jan 2015
People don't have a lot of time for 'ugly' travel. But why not? It's time to celebrate the world for what it is, not what it should be.
Read moreThe ultimate guide to Australian slang
Posted on Tue, 20 Jan 2015
For those wanting to master this distinctive lingo, Intrepid is here to help with our very own ( and very unofficial) guide to speaking Australian.
Read moreWhy more young travellers are heading to Antarctica than ever before (and why you should too)
Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2015
An entire generation of travellers is exploring more of the world than their parents and grandparents combined. And that generation should visit Antarctica next.
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It's got the biggest natural diversity of any place in Australia, and it's where you can go in 2015 with a team of leading environmental scientists to help study the effects of climate change.
Read moreAbout Timor-Leste
At a glance
Capital city: | Dili |
Population: | 1.1 million |
Language: | Portuguese, Tetum |
Currency: | USD |
Time zone: | (GMT+09:00) Yakutsk |
Electricity: | Type C (European 2-pin) Type E (French 2-pin, female earth) Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth) Type I (Australian/New Zealand & Chinese/Argentine 2/3-pin) |
Dialing code: | +670 |
Best time to visit Timor-Leste
Like many other South-East Asian countries, Timor-Leste has a tropical monsoon climate, with year-round temperatures of around 30 degrees Celsius. Heavy rains are present from December through to March. Monsoons can sometimes make travel difficult in Timor-Leste, with road closures and floods causing delays. Dry, hot weather prevails from June/July to November, although cooler temperatures can be found in the mountainous highland areas, particularly at night. Travelling during this period offers optimal conditions for hiking in the forests and visiting the beaches and coastal areas.
Geography and environment
Top Picks
Top 5 Souvenir Picks of Timor-Leste
1. Coffee
Introduced by the Portuguese, all coffee is grown organically in Timor-Leste, so it's a great place to stock up on quality beans at a relatively low cost. Look for small, cooperatives that support local farmers and communities.
2. Traditional Jewellery
Locally made, silver jewellery can be found at markets and shops throughout Timor-Leste. Bold, heavy pieces featuring distinct designs are among the standout picks.
3. Tais
This handwoven fabric with a range of region-specific designs can be bought from markets and street stalls. Colourful and distinct, Tais can be worn like sarongs and are a great choice for those looking for a unique, authentic gift to give to friends and family back home.
4. Contemporary Art
Offering a window into the lives, thoughts and dreams of local people, art is a form of expression that gives people a voice. Although Timor-Leste doesn't have many galleries, there are a few (as well as stalls at markets, on the streets and within cooperatives). Look out for paintings and sculpture created by locals, which represent unique souvenirs that support and empower the local community.
5. Wood Carvings
There are many skilled craftspeople in Timor-Leste, with wood carvers being among the best. Choose from carved statues or decorative pieces for the home among the handicraft treasures found at markets.
FAQs on Timor-Leste
Australia: Yes - on arrival
Belgium: Yes - on arrival
Canada: Yes - on arrival
Germany Yes - on arrival
Ireland: Yes - on arrival
Netherlands: Yes - on arrival
New Zealand: Yes - on arrival
South Africa: Yes - on arrival
Switzerland: Yes - on arrival
United Kingdom: Yes - on arrival
USA: Yes - on arrival
An entry visa (of up to 30 days duration) will be issued to valid passport holders on arrival, based on the purpose and period of stay stated by the applicant at the time of entry, and provided entry into Timor-Leste is regarded by local authorities as being for a legitimate purpose. There is a charge of US$30 on arrival at Nicolau Lobato International Airport for an entry visa.
If travellers can demonstrate that they have a valid reason for extending their stay beyond 30 days in East Timor, an application to extend a visa may be submitted to the Immigration Department of Timor-Leste located at Vila Verde.A visa fee of US$30 is payable on arrival at Dili Airport, and gives a maximum of 30 days entry.
Can of beer = US$2.50-5
Street food snack = US$1-3
Dinner in a traditional restaurant = US$5-10
For more information on insurance, please go to: [site:intrepid_insurance_link]
Mar 29 Good Friday
May 20 Independence Day
Aug 15 Assumption
Aug 30 Consultation Day
Sep 20 Liberation Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day
Nov 12 Santa Cruz Day
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception
Dec 25 Christmas Day
Please note these dates are for 2013. For a current list of public holidays go to: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/east-timor/public-holidays
Health and Safety
Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:
From Australia?
From New Zealand?
From Canada?
Go to: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/
From US?
Go to: http://travel.state.gov/
From UK?
Go to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
The World Health Organisation
also provides useful health information:
Go to: http://www.who.int/en/
Responsible Travel
Timor-Leste Travel Tips
Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.
Top responsible travel tips for Timor-Leste
1. Be considerate of Timor-Leste's customs, traditions, religion and culture.
2. Dress modestly and respectfully. Shoulders to knees should be covered, especially when entering places of worship.
3. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water.
4. Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
5. When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It's meant to be fun!
6. Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it - simple greetings will help break the ice.
7. Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
8. Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
9. Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
10. When on community visits or homestays, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.
The Intrepid Foundation
The Intrepid Foundation provides travellers with an opportunity to give something back to the many wonderful communities we travel to. By donating to The Intrepid Foundation you can make a difference in local communities - in health care, education, human rights, child welfare and the protection of wildlife and the environment.
In Timor-Leste, the Intrepid Foundation proudly supports:
The Alola Foundation
With a mission to improve women's health, education, leadership and earning capacity, the Alola Foundation offers community development projects in 13 districts of Timor-Leste.
Image supplied by Jane Crouch.
To learn more or donate, go to: www.theintrepidfoundation.org
Further reading
Recommended reading
Title | Author |
East Timor: A Nation's Bitter Dawn | Irena Cristalis |
If You Leave Us Here, We Will Die | Geoffrey Robinson |
East Timor's Unfinished Struggle | Constancio Pinto and Matthew Jardine |
Crossing: A Story of East Timor | Luis Cardoso |
Independent Women: The Story of Women's Activism in East Timor | Catherine Scott, Irena Cristalis, Isabel Casimiro and Ximena Andrade |


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Associate Professor
Department Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Specialties Pediatric Otolaryngology
Site(s) of Practice, Maps, and Directions Seattle Children's Hospital
Area(s) of Expertise Ear Disease Neck Masses Hearing Loss Cochlear Implantation Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Education MD--Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Postgraduate Training Fellowship--Pediatric Otolaryngology--University of Washington, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center Internship--General Surgery, University of Washington Residency--Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington
Board Certifications American Board of Otolaryngology, 2005
Licensure State of Washington
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Recent Presentations:
Research Support:
Evaluation of candidate otoprotective compounds in the mouse utricle Principal Investigator, National Organization for Hearing Research Foundation (NOHR) Grant
Evaluation of candidate otoprotective compounds in the mouse utricle Principal Investigator, University of Washington Royalty Research Fund (RRF) Grant
"Development of a standardized scale for ototoxicity" Principal Investigator, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Research Grant
As with many medical diseases, prevention of hearing loss may ultimately prove to be more effective than treatment. I am interested in developing strategies to halt hearing loss in its early stages by preventing the death of hair cells in the inner ear. My research thus revolves around understanding mechanisms of hair cell injury, and developing medical treatments for the prevention of ototoxic injury.
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The intricate prints and details within the Alexander McQueen Cruise 2011 collection will definitely catch the attention of many McQueen fans.
Along with patterned metallics, bold reds and subtle grays and pinks, the various pieces are eye-catching and classy to say the least. Further, with a few intricately-cut designs, the collection is perfect for a vacationing night out. Check out the Alexander McQueen Cruise 2011 collection in the featured gallery.


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Deliciously spicy and filling yet low calorie this chili is chock full of vitamins and minerals from healthy organic veggies. Submitted by MOMOKO Carbs: 32.6g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 9g | Protein: 20.9g | Calories: 249.8
Weight Watchers: 5 points Submitted by HAPPYBYHEALTHY Carbs: 23.5g | Fat: 3.9g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 11g | Calories: 155.6
Lower fat then regular beef enchiladas Submitted by ALEJANDRA84 Carbs: 15.4g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 10.8g | Calories: 168.7
Sweet, spicy, and beautiful. This versatile recipe is gourmet, but suitable for any night of the week. Submitted by MRSDUDLEY Carbs: 10.9g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 26.3g | Calories: 148.4
Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes. Carbs: 39.4g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 5.8g | Protein: 30.5g | Calories: 356.7
Not too sweet but not too healthy, these delightful muffins are equally delicious for breakfast or dessert. Submitted by FIREFLY75 Carbs: 16.1g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 91.7
A fun pie for St Patricks day or ANY day! Submitted by NIGHTSKYSTAR Carbs: 11.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 0.1g | Calories: 135.2
This quick and easy fruit pizza makes a delicious, refreshing dessert and a colorful centerpiece. Try it at your next special occasion Carbs: 35.5g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 256.7
Delicious and quick, this dish is a great way to get more fish into your healthy meal plan! We think this baked tilapia recipe can't be beat! Submitted by RACHIELOO Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 10.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 19.6g | Calories: 177.1
Use with a bag of pre-shredded broccoli & cauliflower; makes this recipe super quick. Submitted by PBERGER3 Carbs: 6.2g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 60
The perfect fall dessert. I always have at least one person ask me for the recipe! Submitted by ANDREWMOM Carbs: 28.5g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 131.6
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Taken from the garden of vegan Submitted by TEENYTINYPIP Carbs: 19.4g | Fat: 5.3g | Fiber: 4.4g | Protein: 5.1g | Calories: 137.8
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Montana Senator Jon Tester answers three questions about toilet testing.
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Governor Jan Brewer will sign her Medicaid expansion plan
into law Monday, during a ceremony at the capitol. A handful of Republican
lawmakers joined Democrats last week to approve the plan, as part of the state
June 17, 2013
Arizona's rural counties are pleased they will be getting a larger share of lottery revenues in the new state budget. Lawmakers stopped sharing the money with counties during the height of the recession.
June 17, 2013
We are pleased to share the voices and conversations of our community from StoryCorps Phoenix. StoryCorps Phoenix is the project that
records the stories of everyday people and archives them at the Library of Congress.
June 17, 2013
Not all Valley cities are created equal for new-home sales. The latest real estate report from Arizona State University shows Gilbert and Goodyear leading the way in that sector of the housing recovery, but builders in other cities are still idle.
June 17, 2013
County elections officials are applauding a sweeping change to Arizona election laws. The measure approved by state lawmakers allows county recorders to remove people who do not regularly show up at the polls from permanent early voting lists.
June 16, 2013
By now, doesn't everyone know about roller derby? It's famous, maybe as much for its fast skating as its free spirit, but it's not so well-known for its men. This contact sport is dominated by women.
June 16, 2013
On the last day of the legislative session, Gov. Jan
Brewer finally got one of her top priorities – expanding Arizona's Medicaid
program under the Affordable Care Act. But, to get it, the governor had to call
a special session and take part in some public disputes with members of her
June 15, 2013
A voter rights group said it will file a lawsuit challenging a campaign finance reform measure lawmakers approved in the final hours of the session.Under the new law, local candidates will see their contribution limit from private donors go up from $500 to $5,000, and statewide candidates would also get up to $5,000 compared to their current limit of $1,000.
June 15, 2013
The vicious drought gripping the Southwest appears to have a bullseye on
New Mexico. Wildfires are burning across the state and water is
increasingly scarce. So scare, that early this month one town's well
stopped delivering water completely.
June 14, 2013
According to a new study, the federal government lost about $62 million dollars on recent coal lease sales.
June 14, 2013
If you're looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift, the
state wants you to know you likely won't get cheated at the register.The Arizona Department of Weights and Measures did 28
unannounced inspections at retailers statewide, looking at the items people
often buy for their dads, like ties, cologne and watches.
June 14, 2013
A professor visiting Arizona from Spain has died while hiking in the desert. Tamra Ingersoll of the Pinal County Sheriff's Office said the victim was with two other colleagues who were in the state for a convention when they went on a hike in the Table Top Mountains late Wednesday morning.
June 14, 2013
The Arizona Game and Fish Department said there could be problems with nuisance bears in southern Arizona once again this year. Spokesman Mark Hart said they have had their first sighting of a bear in the Sierra Vista area, a place where bears became a problem last year.
June 14, 2013
Even though tomorrow is the "official" start of Arizona's summer monsoon season, a few thunderstorms have already popped up near the New Mexico border. Chris Outler of the National Weather Service in Flagstaff said the rains were spotty but could be a preview of things to come.
June 14, 2013
The push for sales tax sales reform in Arizona is now just a governor's
signature away. The state legislature passed a bipartisan bill aimed at
taking the chaos out of business tax collections, by boiling multiple
filings down to just one form.
June 14, 2013
The voter-approved Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, allows people with a doctor's recommendation to get a state-issued card, to obtain up to 2.5 ounces of pot, every two weeks. Now, Dennis Bohlke is pushing a measure for next year's ballot to make the possession of marijuana legal for all adults.
June 14, 2013
The state legislative session is adjourned, after 151 days. It happened early Friday, after a coalition of moderate Republicans joined Democrats to approve an expansion of the state's Medicaid program, under the federal Affordable Care Act, but the bridge-making effort angered conservative Republicans like Representative John Kavanagh.
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Part pep rally and part academic ceremony, the President's Welcome and Picnic gave the more than 2,200 members of the Class of 2018 a warm welcome to Rowan University and its traditions.
September 1, 2014
August 8, 2014
Leah Seyfert's work as an interpretation intern with the Student Conservation Association in Philadelphia has put her on the fast track to her ultimate goal: Becoming a ranger with the National Park Service.
Passionate about education: Intensive RUTA program introduces high school students to urban teaching
July 14, 2014
Twenty-one rising high school seniors from five South Jersey counties will get an introduction to the field of teaching, particularly in urban settings, during the annual Rowan Urban Teacher Academy (RUTA), Monday, July 14-Friday, July 25.
February 28, 2014
Juanita Jones Abernathy recalls women's critical role in historic Civil Rights Movement.


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Rendell taps Dem Party insider for judge
Tom Nocella may get to the bench afterall.
Rendell taps Dem Party insider for judge
Lawyer Tom Nocella has run for judge on at least four occasions, and lost each time.
No matter. He might very well get to sit on the bench after all.
That's because Gov. Rendell today tapped Nocella, a longtime Democratic City Committee insider, to fill a Municipal Court vacancy. (He would replace Deborah Griffin, who was removed from the bench by order of the Supreme Court in May.)
In past years, Nocella has represented many a ward leader, City Committee itself, and most recently Carol Ann Campbell, the Democratic party secretary and former City Councilwoman.
Though nominated for a Municipal Court position - the Senate must still confirm his seat - Nocella previously ran, twice, for Common Pleas Court. Also, once he ran as a Republican.
If confirmed, he will be paid about $153,000 a year. To keep the seat, he would have to run in 2010.
Rendell today also nominated Joyce Eubanks - who was Campbell's legal counsel on Council - and Angeles Roca to fill two Common Pleas Court vacancies, positions that pay slightly more, at $158,000 a year. Those terms, too, expire in 2010.
"The fact that the governor decided to nominate them," said Rendell spokesman Chuck Ardo, "has to do with the fact that they were qualified and confirmable. Those were the criteria he always uses."
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How To End An Affair
Ok, so you've decided not to tell. You want your relationship to work out, and you're willing to put in the time to make it happen. But what about the reason you cheated in the first place? What was lacking in your relationship that made your eyes wander and your Amex bill rack up hotel bills? I asked Kirshenbaum how she recommends talking to your partner about feelings of being sexually or emotionally unfulfilled.
"Instead of telling your spouse you've cheated, you can tell your spouse that you have an unmet need," she explains, and "that it is absolutely crucial that the two of you work at finding ways to meet that need, and that you are scared of what will happen if you don't find ways to satisfy this need." While this may not be the most comfortable conversation, especially after you've strayed, Kirshenbaum has an excellent point: communication, key in any relationship, is absolutely crucial in mending the wounds that an affair can create.
That said, lingering feelings of guilt have the potential to gnaw away at even the most ambitious of reformed cheaters. I say accept your actions and move on if you're truly committed to ending the affair for good. Kirshenbaum concurs. "If your spouse doesn't know, deal with your guilt by being the best partner you can possibly be." In other words, put on your Girlfriend-of-the-Year costume and don't take it off.
All this assumes that you're ending your affair by choice, and not because your Richard Gere is currently catching the express train downtown to off your lover. If you've been caught red-handed (or panties-down as the case may be) ending an affair is an entirely different ballgame. Kirshenbaum offers this advice: "Deal with your guilt by helping your spouse deal with [his or her] fear, anger, and humiliation. This means a lot of listening, more than you may have ever imagined possible."


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John Wolf, author of "Orphan Records", "A Dark and Stormy Knight", "Harmonics", "Of Beryl & Alabaster" and "Benny Plays the Blues." Also, a mess of short stories.
I've been a hack musician most of my life. I spent 13 years as a navigator in the Air Force, pursued a profession as an engineer, and retired to writing action stories and mysteries. All of these things, plus the odd environment of growing up in New Mexico has given me a joyful perch from which to look out onto life.
I was a songwriter for several years, but found being lost in the constructs of writing a novel more fulfilling. The songs were just short stories, my short stories vignettes of ideas, the novels a real sense of being out there riding the waves.
John writes from his home in San Diego, California.
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A Dark and Stormy Knight is a tale of fantasy and chicanery, set in midieval England and Scotland. Filled with suspense, this novel compels the reader to keep turning pages. An imaginative writer, Mr. Wolf introduces us to a cast of scheming characters, such as greedy bishops, liars, spies, and other unsavory characters. Our hero, a time-traveling knight, attempts to adjust history but is unable to change the fate of Mary, Queen of Scots. Let your imagination soar with this good read.
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Old Pubs
We have been having a debate at work about the oldest pub still in the original building in Preston.
I thought the Blue Bell but I am not sure. I was wondering if any one as any thoughts on the subject.
Thank You Michael - 1
Hi we will be in Manchester in April for 4 nights we will be arriving on Easter Monday late afternoon we are mixed group of adults and teenagers with the youngest being 14 year old football/dancing/shopping mad girl. We will be staying out at Salford quays basically because I know this area reasonably well and we plan on spending lots of time in the Trafford/Salford quays area. As yet nothing is set in stone other than the hotel and we don't mind travelling into city centre from Salford Quays on the tram its one of the highlights for one of the party and are I'm well aware of the arguments for and against staying in the city centre but what can I say I like the quays area and have stayed at a few different hotels in this area and ten - twenty minutes travelling on a tram is really not an issue for us.
I should state two of the party have learning disabilities so looking for lots of different suggestions on things we can do other than museums and shopping. Id spend the entire time in the various museums lol but that's just me. One of the party quite likes trailing around the museums, one is indifferent and the 14 year old attention drifts if she spends more than ten minutes doing anything
our plans so far and this is no particular order is this
One day would be spent
old Trafford tour (they all football daft Im indifferent to be honest and I'd rather go to the city ground but was told no)
imperial war museum well you know we have to .
lowery outlet village and walk over for a look at media city uk (maybe not sure yet)
and also a trip to the cinema in the evening (either this day or the day we arrive)
another day
would be spent in the city centre
we will be going to the corrie tour (I know I know but we are all corrie fans)
museum of science and industry (how long should we plan to spend here I was thinking 2 hours)
other than that suggestions of other things we could do in the city centre also I been looking at the shuttle bus that goes between the various places in city centre are these really free??? Yes I know it says it on the website but coming from an area of the country where they would charge you for thinking about getting on a bus if they could get away with it Im just making sure I did not misread this piece of information.
the third day
we would be planning on going to the Trafford centre
while at the Trafford centre we would be doing some shopping and also bowling at namcos (keeping the bowling mad boys happy).
so what you all think and suggestions of other things we could do alterations we could make btw we wont be doing the Lowry :-( I've been before and I don't think anyone else in the group would get anything out of it.
I have been looking on this site and others for ideas but it mostly seems to be museum type activities not sure how two of the party would cope with a whole trip trailing around the museums and shops. So any suggestions for activities that are not museums or museums that are mostly all interactive and good fun
I'm visiting Bristol this February to see the University. I don't have much money, and need somewhere close to the uni! Any ideas?
I was thinking of visiting belfast and around for two days travelling from London to get some Irish experience. Please suggest me itinerary so that I can make the 2 days of my trip worthy. I originally planned for Dublin but dropped due to elaborate visa formalities. I can rent a car if needed. Definitely want to goto Giant's causeway - but want to know if February month will be right to travel there. I will be travelling with my wife and 2 kids (aged 9 & 5).
Hi. Further to my question of best way to get from Heathrow to Cornwall (and thank you to all who replied) I would now like your advice on the 2nd part of our trip. After walking part of South west coast path from Penzance to Falmouth we would like to travel to the Orkney and Shetland Islands. What would be the best way to get there. I see flights from London are quite expensive. £880 one way. Maybe train to Aberdeen and get ferry? Or car to top of Scotland?
Any advice gratefully received.
Would it be best to stay in Stromness or Kirkwall if we want to enjoy traditional music? We have a car but would like to be able to walk to pubs or other places to enjoy music.
what activities are there for children ?
Hi. Further to my question of best way to get from Heathrow to Cornwall (and thank you to all who replied) I would now like your advice on the 2nd part of our trip. After walking part of South west coast path from Penzance to Falmouth we would like to travel to the Orkney and Shetland Islands. What would be the best way to get there. I see flights from London are quite expensive. £880 one way. Maybe train to Aberdeen and get ferry? Or car to top of Scotland?
Any advice gratefully received.
Will we need to book a place for the smallest of caravans in August - we need electricity but that's about all. Sort of planning Fort William and then eventually up to Ullapool and down via Pitterweem -
All itineraries very much welcomed Going up via Aberfoyle Kyle of Locash etc then down via Glamis etc
Many thanks
Hi All
I am about to go off to learn kitesurfing in South Africa for month and am looking for travel insurance to cover this. Whilst I can find a lot it is difficult to get any that have good claims reviews, preferable should any mishaps occur.
If anyone can recommend a good UK travel insurer it would be much appreciated.
Hi, I am researching my property on the Plymouth Hoe but having a bit of trouble:( It was built in 1749 and stands as the first and largest house on Athenaeum Street. It was mentioned to of been built originally for a nobleman connected to St Andrews church and later rumored to of been used as the American Consulate during WW11, following that to be owed by Danny La Roue. These references where given to us by a man researching the area staying at the hotel across the road but he was just vacating so only spoke for a few mins. We also had a note left in the house from the previous owners when we purchased the property in 2009. The exterior of property was remodeled by Foulston during the development of Athenaeum Street in the 1800's and later the house was separated into 2 parts in 1903 (of which I purchased the main). The problem that I am having is that as the property is so old, I can not find out what the house was originally named or what the address would of been before Athenaeum Street was developed around it. I have found it may of been built on the site of ' Kingsdon Sq' from one old map also that it was not eligible to pay taxes from another map. I don't know the original owners details and can not find any pictures of any form dating back that far. I have been trying to collate the History with our son as a project for some time but the National Archives allude us. The property has been Grade II Listed and we think it's history really should be unearthed. We have also checked the census from 1851 and found the Baddeley family here who married in with the female Edgecumbes which to this day we still finde the Baddeley's and Edgecumbes very closely connected around the world. They also had alot of dealings in India. Please can anyone help at we have hit a wall ?
With kindest regards :) 30 Athenaeum Street PL1 2RQ
We have an event booked for the 02 and were looking for a hotel, the radisson blu came up and looked really nice.
Can anyone tell me if it's possible to walk to the 02 as it says it's only 0.4 miles, or how far the walk is to the nearest tube station to get to North Greenwich
Does anyone know if you can store suitcases at the Heathrow airport in London? We have a train ride after our landing in London and want to leave our luggage for a subsequent cruise for a few days at the airport in a secure facility? Is there such a place that someone has experience with?
I realise this is not a question and I have posted the information in the relevant London transportation page but I post it here additionally in the hope it may save travellers inconvenience as people may not see it elsewhere.
Following a number of strikes already this month the Unite union have decided yet again to seriously disrupt public transport in London with a series of three strikes affecting the buses. They are planned for 5th, 13th and 16th February from 0001 hours to 2359 hours on each occasion. This will obviously have a knock-on effect on night buses both prior to and after the strikes.
Travellers are advised to check and replan their journey if necessary. Details of how to do this can be found on the Government website
As always, I shall update this if the situation changes.
Hope this assists,
Hi, myself and family (wife and 7yr old Daughter) are thinking of moving from a small Essex town to Norfolk and have seen several houses in upwell/outwell and we are coming to view some shortly. What is life like in the village ? Are the local people friendly especially to newcomers ? is the road running through the village very busy ? also are there nice quiet country walks close by ? thank you for taking the time to reply its very much appreciated. Regards Harry
Hi everyone, i am looking for an idiot proof guide for getting from the central bus station to terminal 4, bearing in mind i have never used the tube before etc, cheers in advance for all the help :)
I am George Carter.I am working in Unitel Direct.I am planning to go for holidays in UK and Can anyone suggest me which place is best for holidays in United Kingdom?
I am in Birmingham for almost 2 days. I am an adult male and would love to get ideas of the best things to see in that short time? I prefer not going to regular museums, churches etc. Thought maybe different sights, views, nature etc. I definitely would go to Bournville to Cadbury World. Can anyone give me suggestions of what cannot be missed when in around Birmingham area?
Thank you,
I am interested in going to Harry Potter studio tour and found the official website listing price for family (2adults and 2 kids) is less than private tour operators. However, the only timeavailable from the official website is after 6pm - I wanted to know whether studio is worth a visit in the night and will I miss any outdoor settings. I youtubed some videos and found the place shown in dim light and with creepy sounds - which made me think that my younger daughter aged 5 who has some development delays may find it a problem. Anyone has views/advises on my two questions? My elder daughter who has read those 500 & 800 pages books was very excited to goto this place.
I am arriving Heathrow terminal 4 on the 6th Febuary at 19 25 and Iam booked at ibis london heathrow airport hotel fr the night. Can anyone please tell me how to get there.,
Thanks Carmen
Usually I've been using oyster, but this time I'll be there Wednesday-Friday and Sunday-Tuesday because I'll be spending the weekend in Oxford. Is it more sensible to buy money for oyster or a seven day travelcard? I'll be in zones 1 and 2 and I'll probably travel about 3-5 times per day.
I wish to get the details about British Airport transfers services. I may be arriving at London city airport, from there how can I reach London city and other tourist destinations?
Hi. Can anyone help? I'm thinking of visiting Bourton-On-The-Water for a day this spring. I have looked at trains but it takes too long to get there with multiple changes. Are there any coaches that leave from Coventry or the West Midlands and return the same day? Thanks in advance. Jo
hi how can I reach from st pancrass station camberwell by public transport
urgent my son is his way by eurotar
Hello, does anyone know of any clean and not too expensive accommodation close to the Royal Marsden Hospital? I would need it for 2 to 3 months. If it's pet friendly that's even better. Thanks.
We have been having a debate at work about the oldest pub still in the original building in Preston.
I thought the Blue Bell but I am not sure. I was wondering if any one as any thoughts on the subject.
Thank You Michael
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If an athlete or rapper or a politician had used that sort of language, they'd be soundly castigated the first time and might not have their job. But Alec got a pass just five months ago and still sounds forth from his MSNBC bully pulpit. But despite his highly publicized donations to the theater and arts via his Capital One ads, he couldn't figure out a way to insult a photographer without using homo-hating words.
"C*CKS~CKING F&G!" Fathead Jerk Alec Baldwin Screams Anti-Gay Slur, This Time GLAAD Gets Mad |
By: Lisa Derrick Friday November 15, 2013 10:20 am |
Shock Jock to Dad of Lesbian Daughter: 'You Should Get One of Your Friends to Screw Your Daughter Straight' |
By: Pam Spaulding Sunday April 29, 2012 7:00 pm |
In many countries we call advice like that "corrective rape."
Anti-Gay Pundit Thinks Speaking "God's Truth in Love" Includes Slander |
By: Alvin McEwen Monday March 19, 2012 9:35 am |
Say what you will about Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation's Commentator Accountability Project, it's definitely keeping some members of the religious right up at nights.
Why We Need ENDA – You Can Still Be Fired in Most States for Being LGBT – Ask Ellen |
By: Pam Spaulding Saturday February 4, 2012 12:15 pm |
I guess that I shouldn't find it shocking anymore when I speak to people — many progressives, mind you — who have no idea that you can lose your job for being LGBT. As in, if your employer is a homophobe and decides they don't want to have "that perversion" in their offices, they can call you into their office, or better yet, right into the middle of the office floor and fire you, stating your sexual orientation is the sole reason for showing you the door. Period.
Work It |
By: Autumn Sandeen Sunday December 18, 2011 7:10 pm |
In the brick-and-mortar world, the two crossdressers in "Work It" would be having uncomfortable discussions with the HR department of their new employer about transitioning in the workplace, including issues regarding public accommodations — to include restrooms. They would likely at least face workplace harassment, and if they lived in the 35 states without employment protections based on gender identity, they may even have been fired without recourse for being trans.
Six Flee GLAAD Board |
By: Teddy Partridge Wednesday June 22, 2011 6:37 pm |
Six members of the the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Board of Directors have resigned, furthering the leadership crisis at that organization which began with letters from the now-fired 'president,' Jarrett Barrios, to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on behalf of corporate patron AT&T's interests before that body. AT&T handmaiden and GLAAD board member Troup Coronado was not among those who resigned.
GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios Resigns in AT&T Gaywashing Scandal |
By: Teddy Partridge Sunday June 19, 2011 8:06 am |
The president of GLAAD (essentially, the organization's executive director) has resigned in the wake of the scandal about letters that went to the FCC over his signature, drafted by donor AT&T, that Barrios apparently neither read nor understood. which he then subsequently disavowed.
GLAAD President Admits Sending AT&T Written Letter to FCC |
By: Jane Hamsher Friday June 10, 2011 10:13 am |
Michelangelo Signorelli has the goods on GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios, who sent a letter to the FCC on behalf of the organization supporting the merger of TMoblie and AT&T — written by their big donor, AT&T:
NBC Opens The Today Show's Modern Wedding Contest to Same-Sex Couples, Extends Deadline |
By: Teddy Partridge Thursday July 8, 2010 6:33 pm |
You have this weekend to find your same-sex partner and enter the contest at The Today Show. You spoke up alongside GLAAD — and NBC listened!
GLAAD thanks you for speaking out about NBC Today Show's "Modern Wedding Contest." This afternoon after GLAAD met with NBC executives and shared our community's concerns, the network agreed to open the contest to same-sex couples.
The announcement comes a week after GLAAD learned that the contest had excluded gay and lesbian people. Good As You blog first alerted us to the problem after discovering the contest's application included only "bride" and "groom" as options for applicants to choose.
FDL Movie Night: "8: The Mormon Proposition" |
By: Lisa Derrick Monday June 14, 2010 5:00 pm |
During the Prop 8 aftermath I watched as the manager of the landmark El Coyote restaurant sobbed through a community meeting, trying to stave off a boycott of her family business. Her Mormon bishop had told her to write a check to support Prop 8, and she did, even though she claimed she loved her LGBT customers and employees. It was stunning and appalling. 8: The Mormon Proposition takes us into the mindset of Mormon leaders and their followers like Margy who were just following The Prophet's orders.


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KOLKATA: There was tension at AMRI Dhakuria on Sunday after locals demanded that hospital authorities take responsibility of two Panchanantala youths now battling for their lives. The youths fell ill while trying to rescue trapped patients during the Friday blaze.
Nearly 100 locals gheraoed a senior hospital official alleging that while the hospital was quick to announce compensation for those killed and injured in the fire, it has done nothing for these two slum-dwellers.
Shankar Maiti, 24, and Tarit Purkait, 27, are now under treatment at Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratisthan and Shambhunath Pandit Hospital. Shankar's brother-in-law Subhas Koyal said, "He, along with other local youths, had been trying to rescue patients since 3.30am on Friday. They worked relentlessly till 11am without any protective gear. They inhaled toxic fumes and fell ill. He had to be admitted to hospital that night and is being given oxygen." Purkait is also suffering from the same problem, said local Trinamool MLA and government chief whip Sovandeb Chattopadhyay.
"The doctors have told me that they've inhaled carbon particulate which has deposited in their lungs. This was also the main reason which left many dead on Friday," the MLA said. Chattopadhyay, along with local Trinamool leader Baishnar Chatterjee, had met both the hospital authorities requesting them to waive the treatment expenses for the youths, for they're unable to pay for it. Shankar, Subhas said, is unemployed and washes cars for a living. His father Sashadhar is a vendor in the local trains. Youngest of three children of a railway hawker, Shankar, a BCom (Hons) student of South City College, was popular in the area for his amiable nature and helpful disposition.
The Seva Pratisthan, Subhas said, has not only waived the treatment expenses but even refunded a nominal Rs 2,500 they'd paid for medicines. "Shankar's condition continues to remain critical. Despite being given oxygen for more than 12 hours, he is still suffering from breathing problem. The doctors have told us that if this continues, he might have to be put on ventilator." The condition has been the same for both Shankar and Tarit since Friday evening when they were admitted. Baishnar said, "Without oxygen they are having coughing fits, almost like choking sensation."
This incident punctuated by the hospital's alleged apathy prompted locals to gather near the hospital gates this morning and accost a hospital general manager. They demanded that these two youths be provided for their medical treatment and the hospital takes their responsibility. The incident may have spurred out of control as the seething rage could have spilled over. A few hospitals' staff's cryptic replies in face of heated argument didn't help the situation either. A posse of policemen intervened to bring the situation under control. Barricades were later put up to stop locals - and media persons - from entering the hospital premises. "We are not asking for money. All we are asking is that someone from the hospital should visit Shankar," said a protester
Reason prevailed later. The hospital later in a press communique said, "We would like to thank members of the neighboring locality and the family members of the patients for their support in helping in the evacuation of patients from the hospital. They have shown tremendous courage and camaraderie, risking their lives to save patients alongside our staff, fire services department and police. Some of these volunteers were in need of medical attention. While some of them have already been treated immediately, we believe there are others who may be in need of medical attention. We are requesting all such volunteers to come forward to AMRI Dhakuria so that medical support can be administered at the earliest. AMRI will take responsibility of all such treatment. We once again express our deepest regret and sympathy to the lives lost and offers our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased."
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee didn't stop at thanking locals for rescuing some of the trapped patients but has instructed her secretariat to consider how they can be rewarded. Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has also praised the local youths of Panchanantala for their role as rescuers. Normal people too stepped forward to acknowledge the role of the locals. Dalia Sarkar, an executive with a private company, today handed over a memento to some of the youths who had taken part in the rescue efforts. Sarkar later said, "I read about them and felt if I could something to lift their spirits. None of their own was in the hospital yet they risked their lives for them. It was a very small gesture but I felt very happy and proud today."
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They listen to Maroon 5, Aerosmith and Bon Jovi, watch TV programs such as "Criminal Minds" and "Modern Family," and enjoy shopping at Forever 21.
The sister tastes of Aria Louis and Cagla Izkan, residents of the Republic of Cyprus in the Mediterrean Sea, provide no inkling they are children of longtime territorial enemies. However, the history books and their families' collective war stories remind them of the literal and figurative walls that divide their people.
Louis, a Greek Cypriot, is a Greek Orthodox Christian, while Izkan, a member of the Turkish Cypriot minority, is Muslim. Their relatives fought on different sides of a military conflict during the 1960s and 1970s that left hundreds dead and tens of thousands displaced. Travel between the two sections of the island was restricted until spring 2003.
The wounds of the deadly struggle and the bad blood that followed remain fresh, the teens agreed.
Today, the 17-year-olds are roommates in Battle Ground as part of the monthlong Cyprus Friendship program designed to show teens from the two Cypriot factions they have much in common even if decades of history suggests otherwise. Louis and Izkan are among 60 students participating in the program. The majority are on the East Coast.
"I didn't want to grow up hating the unknown," Louis said when asked why she enrolled in the program. "I decided this would be a great opportunity to form my own opinions."
Louis and Izkan are learning about American food and agriculture, sustainability practices in the Portland metro area and, perhaps most important, each other's lands and customs.
Greek Cypriots make up around 80 percent of the island's more than 1.1 million residents, and live in the south and central area of the island. Turkish Cypriots live on the northern part of the island. Until 2003, the two sides rarely interacted because travel was restricted.
Louis' and Izkan's childhoods were spent wondering who the enemy was. Borders were blocked. The idea of visiting the enemy's side was far-fetched.
"I didn't even know what Greeks looked like," Izkan said, joking she wondered if they were small or green.
Louis lives in rural Cyprus and has an olive complexion and speaks fluent English, courtesy of a childhood spent partially in Toronto. Izkan has darker skin, lives near the water and speaks English with an Eastern European inflection. They bonded over their love of Forever 21 clothing store -- a store that does not exist in Cyprus.
Their camaraderie is easy, natural, effortless, like longtime friends.
Louis and Izkan are staying with Tammy and Vern Haas. The couple have hosted kids from Japan, Chile and Columbia in previous years. The experiences affords them the opportunity to learn about other cultures, said the host mother, who is president-elect of the Lewis River Rotary Club in Battle Ground. Sponsors are vital because travel costs are around $4,000 round-trip, she noted.
The past won't be buried, Izkan noted, but perhaps the present and future will be better because of what they learn this month.
"I can't forget but I can forgive," Izkan said, repeating a line her mother uses. Her mother, she added, originally opposed her participation in Cyprus Friendship.
"We have lost loved ones," Louis added, "but, at the end of the day, why can't we give each other a chance?"
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Our Summer constants — denim cutoffs, white sundresses, and our favorite bikinis are getting styled in an unexpected way, and we love it. Street style favorites like Rachel Bilson, Nicky Hilton, and Whitney Port have been adding booties to their own summery looks — add that to the fashion crowd we've spotted sporting similar styles — and we're falling hard for the trend that's calling us to toughen up day dresses, lacy shifts, and seasonal stripes with a rugged pair of booties. Think lace-up ankle boots, edgy buckled styles, or slip-on booties to give long-loved wardrobe stables a fresh spin. Just click through for the celebrity inspiration, then shop our picks to find your perfect pair.
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I don't love it. I think it is the most ridiculous trend ever, if it is cold enough to wear boots don't wear shorts, and if it is too hot to wear shorts your feet wouldn't be too happy that you are wearing boots...
Summer and boots are not possible to be together in the same sentence in my mind. Just NO.
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