text:
Thrilling raceweekend at the Pannoniaring!
- Reini Kofler delivers another double victory for "Pipp Racing" on the Pannonian Plains
- Pierre Ludigkeit secures an excellent second and third place in the races
- In race two, Laura Kraihamer becomes the first woman with a top ten result
- Thanks to KTM X-BOW carbon-monocoque a serous collision in qualifying gets off lightly
Finally sunshine after a lot of rain and a sigh of relief from both organizer Georg Silbermayr and his drivers as the weather on the Pannonian Plains cleared up for Thursday's tests. The perfect weather conditions that had blessed the X-BOW BATTLE right through the past three seasons had suddenly disappeared at the two rain-drenched Red Bull Ring race weekends in Austria.
Now 32 racing cars were present for the Hungarian race weekend but only 31 were on the lineup for qualifying for two reasons: problems with Philipp Hirschi's car and the fact that the All-Sports Racing team had to make an early exit.
Meanwhile during qualifying, Pipp-Racing driver Reini Kofler claimed a truly stunning time of 1:52.010 minutes. This was not only two seconds faster than the second-placed Jiri Pisarik; it was also nearly two seconds faster than superbike rider Andi Meklau's lap record of 1:53.900. Third on the grid was the very experienced Battle regular Ernst Kirchmayr – a perfect result for "Gendarmerie-Racing" team boss Raphael Sperrer, who had every reason to be happy with second and third place for his team.
Fourth placed Pierre Ludigkeit caused a stir. The German had already proved he was a force to be reckoned with during the first two race weekends even if luck had escaped him in the actual races. The fact that newcomer Holger Baumgartner hung onto ninth place is also worth mentioning while returnee Markus Fischer was eleventh and Laura Kraihamer twelfth on the starting grid.
Race One
With the exception of Laura Kraihamer, who once again had bad luck, all drivers got off to a clean start on the quite narrow Pannoniaring racing circuit. Kraihamer, from Salzburg, got away well, but was then pushed off the track by an attacking Peter Resch. Resch lost part of his bodywork and skidded out into the gravel but was able to continue the race. Not so for Kraihamer.
But that Jürgen Pipp, Jim Gebhardt, "Julie Wood", Hubert Trunkenpolz and Hermann Zeltner also did not get any further had nothing to do with collisions. "Wood", Trunkenpolz and Zeltner spun out and off the circuit on their own while Pipp's and Gebhardt's fates were sealed by gearbox problems right at the start.
Meanwhile race leader Reini Kofler pulled away from the rest of the field while a fierce four-way battle for second place unfolded behind him between Pisarik, Kirchmayr, Ludigkeit and Angerhofer, who had quickly overtaken Poland's Artur Chwist, fought hard for every millimeter.
Halfway through the race Ernst Kirchmayr exited because of a technical problem and the PlusCity boss later on Friday night complained that he was jinxed. "When my driving is rubbish, everything works perfectly. But as soon as I'm in good shape and fast, there's a technical problem."
Spared of any such problems, a very happy Reini Kofler drove a clear start-to-finish victory. "A big thank you to the Pipp Racing team. I had absolutely no problems and I enjoyed it a lot." Behind Kofler, Pierre Ludigkeit first shot down Jiri Pisarik and then Klaus Angerhofer, which clinched his very first podium finish in the overall ranking. "Incredible, a huge thank you to KTM, who prepared the perfect race car for me. It was a terrific battle and I still can't believe it!"
Klaus "Superklausi" Angerhofer, X-BOW BATTLE man of the hour was also perfectly satisfied with his third place: "Finally I'm on the podium again. Hopefully my streak of bad luck is now over." Jiri Pisarik was not so lucky because he drove over a piece of carbon debris in the final phase of the race and damaged his right front wheel suspension. He was able to cross the finish line but was ranked right back at 21.
Fourth place went to the surprisingly fast Czech driver Oto Otepka, Artur Chwist came in fifth and Jakub Havrlant sixth. Sehdi Sarmini, Markus Fischer, Gerhard Trenker and Lukas Martin, who once again demonstrated his great talent, completed the top ten. After a motor defect in free practice, Lukas did not have a single timed lap and had to start the race from the back of the grid. He then fought his way back to place ten to just slip into the points ranking.
Race Two
The fact that Reini Kofler was able to improve his top time from the first qualifying to 1:51.873 was a secondary issue just 15 minutes into the qualifying. A serious crash between Sehdi Sarmini and Martin Novotny caused a heart-stopping moment for drivers, spectators and organizers alike.
Sarmini had swerved to avoid an animal on the track and was driving extremely slowly. Due to the track layout, Novotny, who was on a fast qualifying lap, did not see the incident until it was too late and crashed into the back of Sarmini's X-BOW at more than 120 km/h. Both cars were thrown off the track and were seriously damaged. Thanks to the carbon monocoque, both drivers were able to make it out of their vehicles unharmed but it made it impossible to continue the race.
After this moment of shock how drivers got away at the start almost became a minor matter but in reality it was almost the same as race one. It was Kofler in front of Pisarik, Angerhofer, Ludigkeit and Kirchmayr and in reality it was these four drivers behind Kofler that delivered thrilling wheel on wheel action in race two, including some wheel banging between Klaus Angerhofer and Pierre Ludigkeit.
No one had a chance against Reini Kofler, who finished his Pannoniaring weekend with a sparkling clean double victory. "I don't mind if it continues like this." Jiri Pisarik came to terms with the track and finished second. "It was very tough. There was no room for mistakes, that's how narrow it was." And Pierre Ludigkeit followed in third place and was lost for words: "I'm done for today!"
For a short while Klaus Angerhofer was in second place, but after a few small mistakes he finished fourth in front of Ernst Kirchmayr, who finally escaped without any bad luck. Pavel Heinik finished in sixth place after not being able to start at all in race one due to turbo damage in the qualifying. Jim Gebhardt managed to rescue his seventh place after an unwanted visit into the gravel. This resulted in a broken right rear wheel suspension in the cool-down lap.
"Rookie" Holger Baumgartner would have certainly overtaken Gebhardt, had the defect occurred slightly earlier. But with an eighth place in the championship standings, his result cannot be overestimated. His races at the Pannoniaring were only his fifth and sixth of his career!
Artur Chwist finished ninth. The Polish driver lost ground to those around Pisarik and Ludikgeit after spinning out. Laura Kraihamer took a more than deserved tenth place and finally shook off her streak of bad luck. She wasn't taken out by anyone and proved in a die-hard duel with Jan Ondrak that not only she can keep up with the men, but can also drive faster.
The same goes for "Julie Wood" who finished twenty-third, ahead of four of her male colleagues, despite an engine misfire. Organizer Georg Silbermayr summarizes as follows: "A fantastic weekend at a spectacular track. We will definitely be back soon!" And the BATTLE doesn't stop here: The next race weekend follows in just two weeks (June 21-22) at the Eurospeedway Lausitzring in Germany!
Results Race 1, June, 7, 2013
1. Reinhard Kofler (A), 25:44.444 min (12 laps)
2. Pierre Ludigkeit (D), +1.710 sec
3. Klaus Angerhofer (A), +5.162
4. Oto Otepka (CZ), +7.272
5. Artur Chwist (PL), +11.397
6. Jakub Havrlant (CZ), +21.829
7. Sehdi Sarmini (A), +23.414
8. Markus Fischer (D), +27.503
9. Gerhard Trenker (A), +28.217
10. Lukas Martin (A), +42.992
11. Peter Resch (A), +43.377
12. Ondrej Bach (CZ), +44.762
13. Eyke Angermayr (A), +49.258
14. Gerald Kiska (A), +51.252
15. Max Lahmer (A), +1:06.506 min
16. Karel Bednar (CZ), +1:07.210
17. Uwe Schmidt (D), +1:11.234
18. Jan Ondrak (CZ), +1:11.657
19. Martin Novotny (CZ), +1:12.946
20. Ingo Hartmann (D), +1:14.648
21. Jiri Pisarik (CZ), +1:31.837
22. Harald Rath (A), +2:24.116
23. Christoph Doppler (A), +1 lap
24. "Bernie Silverstone" (A), +2 laps
25. Ernst Kirchmayr (A), DNF
26. Holger Baumgartner (A), DNF
27. Laura Kraihamer (A), DNF
28. Jim Gebhardt (D), DNF
29. Hermann Zeltner (D), DNF
30. "Julie Wood" (A), DNF
31. Hubert Trunkenpolz (A), DNF
32. Jürgen Pipp (D), DNS
Results Race 2, June, 8, 2013
1. Reinhard Kofler (A), 25:37.142 min (13 laps)
2. Jiri Pisarik (CZ), +0.976 sec
3. Pierre Ludigkeit (D), +1.234
4. Klaus Angerhofer (A), +1.590
5. Ernst Kirchmayr (A), +2.899
6. Pavel Heinik (CZ), +3.769
7. Jim Gebhardt (D), +6.268
8. Holger Baumgartner (A), +8.173
9. Artur Chwist (PL), +19.411
10. Laura Kraihamer (A), +20.540
11. Jan Ondrak (CZ), +20.868
12. Peter Resch (A), +33.139
13. Jürgen Pipp (D), +33.465
14. Gerhard Trenker (A), +34.135
15. Ondrej Bach (CZ), +48.850
16. Uwe Schmidt (D), +57.563
17. Ingo Hartmann (D), +57.983
18. Karel Bednar (CZ), +1:12.358 min
19. Hubert Trunkenpolz (A), +1:25.520
20. Christoph Doppler (A), +1:27.667
21. Hermann Zeltner (D), +1:28.995
22. Gerald Kiska (A), +1:42.923
23. "Julie Wood" (A), +1 lap
24. Harald Rath (A), +1 lap
25. Markus Fischer (D), +1 lap
26. Eyke Angermayr (A), +2 laps
27. "Bernie Silverstone" (A), DNF
28. Lukas Martin (A), DNF
29. Oto Otepka (CZ), DNF
Overall Standings (after 6 of 14 races)
1. Reinhard Kofler, 100 points
2. Jim Gebhardt, 72
3. Jiri Pisarik, 63
4. Pierre Ludigkeit, 53
5. Klaus Angerhofer, 52
6. "Major Adolf Kottan", 43
7. Ryan Sharp, 37
8. Pavel Heinik, 28
9. Lukas Martin, 23
10. Ernst Kirchmayr, 22
Team Standings (after 6 of 14 races)
1. Pipp Racing 1 (Pipp/Seifert/Kofler), 122 points
2. Team Bohemia (Pisarik/Otepka), 83
3. Pluscity Junior Racing Team (Silverstone/Major Kottan/Kirchmayr), 73
4. Magenta Power (Schmidt/Gebhardt), 72
5. Ludini Unchained (Sarmini/Ludigkeit), 67
6. True Racing (Angerhofer/Trunkenpolz/Kiska), 52
7. Racetool 1 (Heinik/Novotny), 28
8. All-Sports Racing (Martin/Hirschi), 23
9. 4F Poland (Chwist/Maslanka), 18
10. Roomvibes (Resch/Trenker), 11


text: I just registered at the arch linux forums and they also have NO edit limit, and I didn't find any spam around. I was able to edit my own single post with no problems. Having no limit at all is the best, but having the current limit increased would already be a welcome improvement. The words "[insult] edit time limit" must be a very big part of the phoronix forums by now

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Screenshots? Or does this look exactly like the previous 100 releases of GNOME?
Phoronix: GNOME 2.30 Released; Farewell To GNOME 2.xx
The GNOME community is very excited today as they have just released version 2.30 of the GNOME Desktop. Besides being another six-month upgrade to this popular Linux desktop that brings evolutionary upgrades, GNOME 2.30 was originally going to become GNOME 3.0, but that was pushed back by six months...
Screenshots? Or does this look exactly like the previous 100 releases of GNOME?
Not really. I'm actually impressed, because :
http://library.gnome.org/misc/releas...ilus.png.en_GBNautilus features a number of user interface changes including a new split view mode
Split View ? Well I know KDE had that LONG time ago, nevertheless it's still nice that gnome will also have it.
Nah, Gnome 2.30 looks like Windows NT 4 with splashes from Mac OS 9. It's an improvement over the previous Windows 98 look, that's for sure.
Still, kinda surprised this project isn't dead yet. I sense Microsoft's hand at work here, trying to destroy Linux through Novell (or something, not so sure about current tinfoil-hat theories in circulation.)
Any word on Evolution updates? (Not looking for anything specific, Evolution works more or less great!)
Are there any plans of providing a way for Gtk apps to not look like ass on KDE? Like the native Gtk look of Qt apps when ran under Gnome?
Judging from the screenshot, they did a nice job with the window decorations, but the widget style is still awful. At least there are alternative styles available.
Well, you can tell KDE to make GTK+ apps use the QtCurve style. That will make them fit in pretty well. Granted, it might make some applications crash (at least on Ubuntu), but at least they will look pretty while doing so. Clearlooks doesn't fit in as well, but it doesn't make anything crash, either.
The real solution, though, is to come up with some sort of common widget theme standard so that GTK+ and Qt/KDE apps can use the same theme with ease. I have heard people talk about such things, but I have never seen anything actually happen.


text:
Steve Earle Tickets
No events found near
Ashburn, VA
Find Events In a City
May 7
Thu 8:00 PM
May 16
Sat 3:00 PM
May 19
Tue 8:00 PM
Jun 13
Sat 9:00 PM
Jul 10
Fri 6:00 PM
Aug 14
Fri TBD
Steve Earle Biography & News
Steve Earle Details
Genre | Official site |
Country | http://www.steveearle.com |
About Steve Earle
A Look at Steve Earle tickets
You name it, Steve Earle has done it. The hardcore singer and songwriter has dabbled in countless musical genres, played more shows than anyone can count, been in and out of jail, kicked a heroin habit, recorded 14 albums and along the way has slowly and steadily built a deeply devoted fan base and gained critical acclaim as one of the American heartland's musical treasures. It hasn't been easy for Steve Earle, but that's likely what makes his music so rich and moving. Watching Steve Earle live is mesmerizing as his songs pull in the audience and tell them stories of life, love and loss. Steve Earle tickets give you a night of pure music brushed with country, rock, rockabilly, folk and bluegrass. Stephen Fain Earle ws born in 1955 in Hampton, Virginia, and headed for Nashville, Tennessee, at age 20 to pursue his musical career. He wrote songs for several country music legends, including Guy Clark, Carl Perkins, Townes van Zandt and Vince Gill. But he didn't record his own album until 1986, when he released Guitar Town and met with instant success with a Grammy nomination and top spot on Billboard country charts. His second album, Exit 0 released in 1987, was equally successful with more Grammy nominations and critical acclaim. But Earle, a longtime substance abuser, had personal dragons to slay, and had to spend two years in jail to finally kick his heroin habit. Still, music always continued through Earle's foibles, and he has always maintained a heavy touring schedule, even today, after 14 albums.Steve Earle Discography
Album name | Release date |
I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive | 2011 |
I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive | 2011 |
Townes | 2009 |
Live From Austin, TX | 2008 |
Copperhead Road (Deluxe Edition) | 2008 |
Washington Square Serenade | 2007 |
The Definitive Collection: 1983-1997 | 2006 |
Chronicles | 2005 |
The Revolution Starts Now | 2004 |
Just an American Boy | 2003 |
The Collection | 2002 |
Sidetracks | 2002 |
Jerusalem | 2002 |
Transcendental Blues | 2000 |
The Very Best of Steve Earle: Angry Young Man | 1999 |
The Mountain | 1999 |
1999-05-11: Kulturbolaget, Malmö, Sweden | 1999 |
El Corazón | 1997 |
Early Tracks | 1997 |
Early Tracks | 1997 |
Steve Earle & The Supersuckers | 1997 |
I Feel Alright | 1996 |
Johnny Too Bad | 1996 |
Train a Comin' | 1995 |
Essential Steve Earle | 1993 |
Shut Up and Die Like an Aviator | 1991 |
Back To The Wall | 1989 |
Guitar Town | 1986 |
Top 10 Steve Earle Songs
Rank | Track Name | Play Count | Listener Count |
1 | Copperhead Road | 25,010 | 10,800 |
2 | The Galway Girl | 19,509 | 7,801 |
3 | Guitar Town | 13,415 | 6,335 |
4 | The Devil's Right Hand | 8,424 | 4,562 |
5 | This City | 6,594 | 3,497 |
6 | Someday | 6,147 | 3,120 |
7 | Feel Alright | 7,709 | 3,089 |
8 | Johnny Come Lately | 5,839 | 2,971 |
9 | My Old Friend The Blues | 4,126 | 2,493 |
10 | Hillbilly Highway | 4,023 | 2,396 |
Next 4 Concerts
May 7
Thu 8:00 PM
Justin Townes Earle Announces New Album, Tour Dates
Despite his impressive pedigree (he's the son of musical legend Steve Earle), Justin Townes Earle has created quite the career for himself, and all of his own accord. He's just announced plans for his latest release, an LP called Single Mothers, due out September 9 via Vagrant Records. To support this new album (his first…
Read moreSteve Earle Ticket Prices
Find TicketsPast 12 Months
$301Average Price
$2,401High price
$31Low price
Next 10 Concerts
Past 10 Concerts
Apr 25 '15
Sat 12:00 AM
Stephen Stills with Neil Young and White Buffalo and Light Up The Blues and Don Felder
Apr 24 '15
Fri 12:00 AM
Stagecoach Country Music Festival (Friday Pass) with ZZ Top, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton
Apr 24 '15
Fri 12:00 AM
Stagecoach Country Music Festival (3 Day Pass) with ZZ Top, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton
Cheapest Steve Earle Shows of All Time
Most Expensive Steve Earle Shows of All Time
Apr 24 '15
Fri 12:00 AM
Stagecoach Country Music Festival (3 Day Pass) with ZZ Top, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton
Oct 12 '12
Fri 12:00 AM
Austin City Limits Festival (3 Day Pass) with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, The Shins
Past Tour Dates for Steve Earle
Steve Earle Tour Dates 2015
date city state venue 05/02/2015 San Francisco CA Great American Music Hall 05/01/2015 San Francisco CA Great American Music Hall 04/30/2015 Napa CA City Winery - Napa 04/29/2015 Sacramento CA Crest Theatre 04/25/2015 Los Angeles CA Pantages Theatre 04/24/2015 Indio CA Empire Polo Field 04/24/2015 Indio CA Empire Polo Field 04/23/2015 Tucson AZ Rialto Theatre 04/21/2015 Albuquerque NM KiMo Theatre 04/19/2015 Dallas TX Granada Theater 04/17/2015 New Braunfels TX Gruene Hall 04/15/2015 Little Rock AR Juanita's 04/07/2015 New York NY City Winery 03/07/2015 Nashville TN City Winery Nashville 03/06/2015 Nashville TN City Winery Nashville 02/17/2015 Los Angeles CA The Grammy Museum 02/04/2015 Chicago IL City Winery - Chicago 02/03/2015 Chicago IL City Winery - Chicago 02/02/2015 Chicago IL City Winery - Chicago 02/01/2015 Chicago IL City Winery - Chicago 01/26/2015 New York NY City Winery 01/19/2015 New York NY City Winery 01/12/2015 New York NY City Winery 01/09/2015 New York NY City Winery 01/05/2015 New York NY City Winery Steve Earle Tour Dates 2014
date city state venue 10/03/2014 San Francisco CA Golden Gate Park 09/28/2014 New Brunswick NJ Ukrainian Museum 09/27/2014 Westbury NY The Space at Westbury 09/26/2014 Port Chester NY The Capitol Theatre 09/24/2014 Hartford CT Infinity Hall Hartford 09/20/2014 Annapolis MD Rams Head On Stage 09/18/2014 Virginia Beach VA Sandler Center for the Performing Arts 09/12/2014 Florence IN Belterra Casino Resort 09/09/2014 Springfield MO Gillioz Theatre 09/06/2014 Moorhead MN Bluestem Center for the Arts 08/20/2014 Liverpool Msy Liverpool Auditorium 08/15/2014 Ottery St Mary Devon Escot Park 08/15/2014 Ottery St Mary Devon Escot Park 08/14/2014 Wickham Wickham Festival 08/12/2014 Pratteln BL Konzertfabrik Z7 08/07/2014 Glasgow Kelvingrove Park 07/30/2014 Sestri Levante Teatro Arena Conchiglia 07/26/2014 Perth Pkn Perth Concert Hall 07/21/2014 New York NY Central Park Summerstage 07/05/2014 Fort Worth TX Billy Bob's Texas 07/04/2014 Toronto ON Fort York National Historic Site 07/03/2014 Houston TX House of Blues - Houston 06/28/2014 Calgary AB Deerfoot Inn and Casino 06/27/2014 Edmonton AB Myer Horowitz Theatre 06/26/2014 Prince George BC Vanier Hall 06/24/2014 Victoria BC McPherson Playhouse 06/21/2014 Bow WA Skagit Valley Casino 06/20/2014 Bow WA Skagit Valley Casino 06/19/2014 Yakima WA Capitol Theatre 06/17/2014 Ketchum ID Whiskey Jacques 06/16/2014 Jackson WY Pink Garter Theatre 06/12/2014 Boulder CO Chautauqua Auditorium 06/10/2014 Kansas City MO Knuckleheads Saloon 06/08/2014 Apple Valley MN Weesner Family Amphitheater 06/06/2014 Chicago IL Thalia Hall 06/05/2014 Saint Louis MO The Pageant 05/27/2014 Tucson AZ Rialto Theatre 05/26/2014 Phoenix AZ Musical Instrument Museum 05/24/2014 Anaheim CA City National Grove of Anaheim 04/24/2014 Melbourne Vic Forum Melbourne 04/15/2014 Brisbane Qld The Tivoli 03/29/2014 Glenside PA Keswick Theatre 03/28/2014 Boston MA Berklee Performance Center 03/24/2014 Nashville TN Schermerhorn Symphony Center 03/23/2014 Atlanta GA Atlanta Symphony Hall 03/22/2014 Indianapolis IN Hilbert Circle Theatre 03/20/2014 Durham NC Carolina Theatre 03/13/2014 Alexandria VA Birchmere Music Hall 02/26/2014 New York NY City Winery 02/22/2014 Chicago IL City Winery - Chicago 02/21/2014 Chicago IL City Winery - Chicago 02/19/2014 New York NY City Winery 02/13/2014 Alexandria VA Birchmere Music Hall 02/12/2014 New York NY City Winery 02/11/2014 Annapolis MD Rams Head On Stage 02/10/2014 Annapolis MD Rams Head On Stage 02/08/2014 Westbury NY NYCB Theatre at Westbury 02/07/2014 Norwalk CT Norwalk Concert Hall 02/06/2014 Norfolk CT Infinity Hall 02/05/2014 New York NY City Winery 02/01/2014 Port Chester NY The Capitol Theatre Steve Earle Tour Dates 2013
date city state venue 11/02/2013 New York NY Town Hall 11/01/2013 Lebanon NH Lebanon Opera House 10/31/2013 Northampton MA Calvin Theatre 10/29/2013 Toronto ON Massey Hall 10/28/2013 Kent OH The Kent Stage 10/26/2013 Nashville TN Ryman Auditorium 10/24/2013 Chattanooga TN Track 29 10/23/2013 New Orleans LA The Civic Theatre 10/19/2013 Dallas TX Granada Theater 10/18/2013 Austin TX Paramount Theatre 10/17/2013 Helotes TX John T. Floore Country Store 10/15/2013 Santa Fe NM Lensic Performing Arts Center 10/14/2013 Scottsdale AZ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 10/12/2013 Tucson AZ Rialto Theatre 10/10/2013 Los Angeles CA Ford Amphitheatre 10/09/2013 Solana Beach CA Belly Up Tavern 10/06/2013 San Francisco CA The Chapel San Francisco 10/04/2013 San Francisco CA Golden Gate Park 10/02/2013 Portland OR Aladdin Theater 09/29/2013 Seattle WA Neptune Theatre 09/26/2013 Spokane WA Bing Crosby Theater 09/21/2013 Chicago IL Vic Theatre 09/19/2013 Tulsa OK Brady Theater 09/17/2013 Louisville KY Headliners Music Hall 08/28/2013 Charlottesville VA Jefferson Theater 08/25/2013 Raleigh NC Lincoln Theatre 08/24/2013 Knoxville TN Bijou Theatre 08/23/2013 Richmond VA The National 08/22/2013 Sellersville PA Sellersville Theater 08/20/2013 Portland ME The Asylum 08/17/2013 St. John's NL Holy Heart Theatre 08/16/2013 St. John's NL Holy Heart Theatre 08/13/2013 Halifax NS Casino Nova Scotia 08/05/2013 Milwaukee WI Pabst Theater 08/03/2013 Madison WI Barrymore Theatre 08/01/2013 Hanford CA Hanford Fox Theatre 08/01/2013 Apple Valley MN Weesner Family Amphitheater 07/31/2013 Winnipeg MB McPhillips Street Station Casino 07/23/2013 Saskatoon SK Dakota Dunes Casino 07/13/2013 Telluride CO Telluride Town Park 07/09/2013 Kansas City MO The Crossroads 06/12/2013 Bergen 12 Bergenhus Festning 06/11/2013 Stockholm ?? Nalen 06/09/2013 Gothenburg Pustervik 06/08/2013 Malmo Skane Kulturbolaget 06/06/2013 Berlin C-Club 06/05/2013 Groningen ?? De Oosterpoort 06/05/2013 Groningen De Oosterpoort Grote Zaal 06/04/2013 Brugge Vwv Concertgebouw 06/02/2013 Belfast Bfs The Limelight 06/01/2013 Dublin D Vicar Street 05/31/2013 Liverpool Lancashire Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 05/30/2013 Glasgow Glg O2 Academy Glasgow 05/24/2013 Bristol Bst Colston Hall 05/23/2013 Gateshead Edh Sage Gateshead 05/21/2013 London London Royal Festival Hall 05/20/2013 Birmingham War Symphony Hall 05/12/2013 Boston MA Wilbur Theatre 05/10/2013 Syracuse NY The Westcott Theater 05/08/2013 Brooklyn NY Music Hall of Williamsburg 05/07/2013 Alexandria VA Birchmere Music Hall 05/04/2013 Niagara Falls NY Bears Den At Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel 05/03/2013 Phoenixville PA Colonial Theatre Phoenixville 05/02/2013 Concord NH Capitol Center for the Arts 04/28/2013 Woodstock NY Bearsville Theater 04/27/2013 Rutland VT Paramount Theatre 04/26/2013 Bethlehem PA Sands Casino Resort 04/20/2013 Denver CO Twist & Shout 03/16/2013 Austin TX Auditorium Shores 03/15/2013 Austin TX The Parish 01/13/2013 Solana Beach CA Belly Up Tavern 01/12/2013 Los Angeles CA Royce Hall - UCLA 01/10/2013 Sparks NV John Ascuaga's Nugget 01/08/2013 Hanford CA Hanford Fox Theatre 01/06/2013 Grass Valley CA The Center for the Arts Grass Valley 01/05/2013 Napa CA Uptown Theatre Napa Steve Earle Tour Dates 2012
date city state venue 12/05/2012 New York NY Beacon Theatre 12/04/2012 New York NY The Cutting Room 12/01/2012 Portland ME Port City Music Hall 11/30/2012 North Troy VT Stateside Amphitheatre at Jay Peak Resort 11/29/2012 Londonderry NH Tupelo Music Hall 11/28/2012 Norfolk CT Infinity Hall 11/08/2012 Las Vegas NV Live At The Chelsea Ballroom, Cosmopolitan Las Vegas 10/26/2012 Franklin TN The Factory 10/13/2012 Austin TX Zilker Park 10/12/2012 Austin TX Zilker Park 10/12/2012 New Orleans LA House of Blues New Orleans 10/03/2012 Big Sur CA Henry Miller Library 09/30/2012 Poughkeepsie NY Bardavon Opera House 09/29/2012 Bethel NY Bethel Woods Center For The Arts 09/28/2012 Englewood NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center 09/27/2012 Morristown NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center 09/23/2012 Bay Shore NY Boulton Center for the Performing Arts 09/20/2012 Rockland ME The Strand Theatre 09/19/2012 Brownfield ME Stone Mountain Arts Center 09/17/2012 Annapolis MD Rams Head On Stage 09/16/2012 Charlottesville VA Jefferson Theater 09/15/2012 Pittsburgh PA Carnegie Lecture Hall 08/25/2012 Nashville TN 3rd & Lindsley 08/23/2012 Cincinnati OH Taft Theatre 08/22/2012 Lexington KY Lexington Opera House 08/21/2012 Alexandria VA Birchmere Music Hall 08/17/2012 Hyannis MA Cape Cod Melody Tent 08/17/2012 Schwenksville PA Old Pool Farm 08/16/2012 Cohasset MA South Shore Music Circus 08/14/2012 Toronto ON Massey Hall 08/12/2012 Montreal QC Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre 08/09/2012 Tarrytown NY Tarrytown Music Hall 08/08/2012 Kent OH The Kent Stage 07/31/2012 Boise ID Egyptian Theatre 07/29/2012 Salt Lake City UT Red Butte Garden 07/28/2012 Arvada CO Arvada Center 07/27/2012 Salina KS Stiefel Theatre For The Performing Arts 07/25/2012 Apple Valley MN Weesner Family Amphitheater 06/10/2012 Banff AB Eric Harvie Theatre 06/08/2012 Coquitlam BC Red Robinson Show Theatre 04/29/2012 San Antonio TX Majestic Theatre San Antonio 04/26/2012 Dallas TX Granada Theater 04/25/2012 Stafford TX Stafford Centre 03/13/2012 New York NY Carnegie Hall - Stern Auditorium 01/30/2012 New York NY City Winery 01/24/2012 Annapolis MD Rams Head On Stage 01/23/2012 New York NY City Winery Steve Earle Tour Dates 2011
date city state venue 09/28/2011 Solana Beach CA Belly Up Tavern 09/27/2011 West Hollywood CA House of Blues Sunset Strip 09/26/2011 Anaheim CA House of Blues Anaheim 09/24/2011 Santa Fe NM Lensic Performing Arts Center 09/23/2011 Denver CO Ogden Theatre 09/21/2011 Kansas City MO Uptown Theater 09/20/2011 Bloomington IL The Castle Theatre 09/19/2011 Iowa City IA Englert Theatre 09/17/2011 Durham NC Durham Performing Arts Center 09/16/2011 Richmond VA The National 09/14/2011 Brooklyn NY Music Hall of Williamsburg 09/13/2011 New York NY Town Hall 09/12/2011 Brooklyn NY Music Hall of Williamsburg 09/07/2011 Halifax NS Rebecca Cohn Auditorium 09/05/2011 Fredericton NB Fredericton Playhouse 09/02/2011 Woodstock NY Bearsville Theater 08/23/2011 Wilkes-Barre PA Kirby Center 08/18/2011 Upper Darby PA Tower Theater 08/14/2011 Alexandria VA Birchmere Music Hall 08/13/2011 Alexandria VA Birchmere Music Hall 08/11/2011 Tarrytown NY Tarrytown Music Hall 08/06/2011 Ithaca NY State Theatre of Ithaca 07/31/2011 Kent OH The Kent Stage 07/30/2011 Detroit MI Majestic Theater 07/28/2011 Columbus OH Southern Theatre 07/27/2011 Cincinnati OH 20th Century Theater 07/26/2011 Lexington KY Lexington Opera House 07/24/2011 Milwaukee WI Pabst Theater 07/23/2011 Minneapolis MN Pantages Theatre 07/19/2011 Chicago IL Vic Theatre 07/15/2011 Atlanta GA Atlanta Botanical Garden 07/14/2011 Birmingham AL Alys Stephens Center 07/12/2011 Mobile AL Saenger Theatre 07/11/2011 New Orleans LA House of Blues New Orleans 07/09/2011 Fort Worth TX Billy Bob's Texas 07/07/2011 Austin TX Paramount Theatre 07/06/2011 Houston TX House of Blues - Houston 07/04/2011 Tucson AZ Rialto Theatre 06/26/2011 Vancouver BC Vancouver Centre for Performing Arts 06/24/2011 Calgary AB Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 06/20/2011 Edmonton AB Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 06/16/2011 Telluride CO Telluride Town Park 06/16/2011 Telluride CO Telluride Town Park 06/11/2011 Spokane WA Fox Theater Spokane 06/10/2011 Portland OR Crystal Ballroom 06/09/2011 Seattle WA Moore Theatre Steve Earle Tour Dates 2010
date city state venue 11/26/2010 New York NY Beacon Theatre 10/30/2010 Newark NJ New Jersey Performing Arts Center 10/29/2010 Philadelphia PA Academy of Music 10/27/2010 North Bethesda MD Music Center at Strathmore 10/27/2010 North Bethesda MD Music Center at Strathmore 07/31/2010 Boston MA House of Blues Boston 07/30/2010 Albany NY The Egg 07/24/2010 Purchase NY Performing Arts Center Purchase College 07/23/2010 New Haven CT Shubert Theater 07/21/2010 York PA Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center 07/20/2010 Baltimore MD Rams Head Live 07/18/2010 Asbury Park NJ The Stone Pony 07/17/2010 Westbury NY Westbury Music Fair 06/30/2010 Seattle WA Woodland Park Zoo 06/29/2010 Bend OR Tower Theatre 06/26/2010 San Francisco CA Great American Music Hall 06/06/2010 Hunter NY Hunter Mountain 02/02/2010 Boulder CO Boulder Theater 01/31/2010 Bismarck ND Belle Mehus Auditorium 01/29/2010 Winnipeg MB Burton Cummings Theatre 01/22/2010 Seattle WA Moore Theatre Steve Earle Tour Dates 2009
date city state venue 10/05/2009 Sacramento CA Crest Theatre 08/26/2009 Lexington KY Lexington Opera House 07/29/2009 Milwaukee WI Pabst Theater 07/21/2009 Des Moines IA Hoyt Sherman Place
Despite his impressive pedigree (he's the son of musical legend Steve Earle), Justin Townes Earle has created quite the career for himself, and all of his own accord. He's just announced plans for…
June 12, 2014


text:
The People of Cuba: Meet Leading Musicians, Athletes & Artists
Program Number:
Start and End Dates:
3/12/2014 - 3/21/2014
5/27/2015 - 6/4/2015
6/1/2015 - 6/9/2015
6/10/2015 - 6/18/2015
6/24/2015 - 7/2/2015
7/1/2015 - 7/9/2015
9/30/2015 - 10/8/2015
10/7/2015 - 10/15/2015
11/9/2015 - 11/17/2015
11/11/2015 - 11/19/2015
12/7/2015 - 12/15/2015
12/9/2015 - 12/17/2015
12/21/2015 - 12/29/2015
12/23/2015 - 12/31/2015
1/18/2016 - 1/26/2016
1/20/2016 - 1/28/2016
1/25/2016 - 2/2/2016
1/27/2016 - 2/4/2016
2/8/2016 - 2/16/2016
2/10/2016 - 2/18/2016
2/15/2016 - 2/23/2016
2/17/2016 - 2/25/2016
2/24/2016 - 3/3/2016
3/9/2016 - 3/17/2016
3/16/2016 - 3/24/2016
4/13/2016 - 4/21/2016
5/4/2016 - 5/12/2016
5/11/2016 - 5/19/2016
5/18/2016 - 5/26/2016
5/25/2016 - 6/2/2016
9 nights
Price starting at:
$3,795.00 -
Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type:
; Independent City Discoveries
Activity Level:
t (
see description
22; 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Meal Options:
In the heart of Havana, join local musicians, athletes, artists, performers, dancers and entrepreneurs for an intimate and insightful look at music, baseball, arts, dance and private enterprise in Cuba. Discuss the local art scene with artists, and experience a revered baseball stadium. Music and dance come to life as you attend rehearsals and private performances with well-known Cuban dance companies and musicians. Meet with artisan farmers and vivacious seniors in the Matanzas region. Enjoy a beachfront location in Varadero.
� Meet Cubans engaged in private enterprise, including a joint Cuban-American company.
� Attend a rehearsal by a Cuban dance company and enjoy an opportunity to speak with the dancers about their performance.
� Enjoy interactions with a local Community Arts Project, an organic farmer and a Cuban baseball player.
Activity Particulars
Walking and standing up to 2 hours / one mile at a time with high sidewalks and cobblestones. Participants must be able to walk unassisted.
Round trip charter flight from Miami to Cuba is included.
Cuban-born people who emigrated to the U.S. before 1971 are allowed to travel to Cuba with only their US passport, and Cuban Visa PE11. At this time, due to constraints upon international banking, Cuba is not processing the PE11 visa for People to People visits, only emergency Humanitarian reasons. Regretfully, there is no indication of when this might change and at this time, Road Scholar cannot ensure the ability to obtain the PE11 visa, therefore cannot take the enrollment. (All regular Tourist Card Visas for Cuba are already obtained on behalf of participants.)
Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.
Date Specific Information
5-27-2015, 6-1-2015, 6-10-2015
On this program date you will have the opportunity to experience the Twelfth Havana Biennial, a world-class art event that fills Havana�s exhibition halls, galleries, theaters and streets with sculpture, painting, street and performance art by almost 200 artists from around the world.
Itinerary Summary
Arrival Miami, Fla., 1 night; flight to Havana (Cuba), 5 nights; coach to Varadero, 2 nights; coach to Havana for flight to Miami.
Arrival Miami, Fla. 1 night
Flight to Havana (Cuba) 5 nights
Prepare for your experience to Cuba during orientation in Miami. Engage with Cubans in private enterprise including a joint Cuban-American publishing company. Delve into Cuba�s art history as you explore the Havana Museum of Fine Arts for added insight. Learn about the process of owning and operating an independent dance company versus working for a government owned company. Spend a morning at a senior community center and take advantage of this opportunity to hear stories of how life has changed in Cuba over the decades. Take in a performance by a musical group. Enjoy expert-led excursions showcasing the beauty of Old Havana.
Coach to Varadero 2 nights
Flight to Miami for departure
Meet with locals for lessons in traditional Cuban dances: Salsa and Danzon. Visit an organic farm owned by an artisan family and the oldest continuously used baseball diamond in the Western Hemisphere, Palmeras del Junco.
It's a time of rapid change on the island of Cuba. After decades of restrictions, dynamic Cubans seize new opportunities created by pro-free-enterprise reforms. Havana�s �yank tanks� (classic American cars) are increasingly joined by late model imports. Literacy and health care statistics outpace many developed countries. At the same time, some Cubans still lack access to goods as basic as toothpaste. It�s a fascinating moment to discover Cuba and meet with its people as they look to the future.
Miami: Hotel near airport. Havana: Historic landmark hotel on the Malec�n. Varadero: Oceanfront hotel.
Meals and Lodgings
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport South Hotel
Miami, USA
1 night
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Havana, Cuba
5 nights
Meli� Las Americas
Varadero, Cuba
2 nights
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport South Hotel
Explore a full range of attractions within minutes of Miami Airport hotel's front door- including Downtown Miami, South Beach, University of Miami, the Miami Beach Convention Center, Coral Gables and countless golf courses. The airport is 10 minutes from the hotel and offers a free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel which runs every half hour. Look for a red colored Marriott shuttle curbside at the "Arrivals" level.
Contact info:
1201 N.W. Lejeune Rd.
Miami, FL 33126 USA
phone: 305-649-5000
Room amenities:
AC, hair dryer, cable TV, telephone, free in room high-speed internet
Facility amenities:
Business center, pool, fitness center, restaurant on-site, room service
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Additional nights prior:
Contact Road Scholar Travel Contact Road Scholar Travel Services for details.
Check in time:
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Four-Star Hotel
Located in the center of the city, the hotel stands on a hill just a few meters from the sea, which offers a great view of the Havana Harbor, seawall/malecon, and the city. The Hotel Nacional de Cuba was declared a National Monument and was inscribed in the World Memory Register.
Contact info:
Calle 21 y O, Vedado, Plaza
Havana, 10400 Cuba
phone: + 53 7 836 3564 al 67
Room amenities:
Air conditioning, safe, radio, TV, minibar, phone, hairdryer
Facility amenities:
3 Restaurants, swimming pool, bar, 24 hour room service, business center with computers that have internet access (open from 9:00AM-7:00PM). The hotel has unreliable WiFi service. There is internet service at the hotel however, it is very expensive and very slow. The Hotel Nacional de Cuba charges 2.5 CUC�s for 15 minutes of internet access. PLEASE NOTE: If you exceed that time and use 16 minutes, you will be charged for two(2) 15-minute intervals.
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Meli� Las Americas
Located beachfront on Varadero Beach, near the the Plaza America Convention Center. Five-Star All Inclusive Resort with 340 rooms.
Contact info:
Crta. de las Morlas, Cuba.
Varadero, Cuba
phone: +011+53- 45- 66- 7600
Room amenities:
Air conditioning, coffee maker, safety deposit box, pillow menu, health center nearby, clothes hangers in the bathroom, temperature control, 20 volt outlet, plug for electric shaver in the bathroom, full-length mirror, rooms for smokers and non-smokers, breakfast table and chairs, minibar, assorted minibar, umbrella, iron and ironing board, door with peephole, hair dryer, 24-hour room service, telephone, terrace or balcony, satellite TV, golf course and garden view
Facility amenities:
Craftworks, boutique, trips and optionals desk, foreign currency exchange, internet connection (additional cost), reception desk, art gallery, rooms for smokers and non-smokers, hammocks, mini market, laundry and dry cleaning services, fax service, 24-hour medical service, taxis, gift shop, private transfers in cars (upon request), 24-hour room service Restaurants: Il Limoncello, La Arcada, La Robleza BBQ, La Terraza, Sakura Health and Beauty: Cardiovascular equipment, gym, whirlpool, massages, beauty parlor, sauna Pools: hammocks, towel service, lounge chairs service
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Travel Details
Start of Program:
The program begins with orientation in Miami followed by dinner on day one of the program. Please arrive at the hotel by 4 PM. You will be staying at
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport South Hotel
that night.
End of Program:
The program ends upon arrival of the charter flight in Miami on day nine. Avoid scheduling connecting flights that depart within 3 hours of the scheduled arrival time. You will be staying at
Meli� Las Americas
the night before.
Required documents:
The Participant Information Form is required. Elderhostel is licensed under the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) under the U.S. Department of Treasury for participants to travel to Cuba on a Road Scholar program. Participants will receive a copy of this license prior to travel to Cuba in Miami, during orientation. In addition to the Personal Information Forms, each participant is required to submit an Affidavit of Participation, Charter Reservation Form, and a clear copy of the passport picture information page prior to departure (check-list provided). These forms are at the end of the First Information Packet and must be completed, signed, and submitted to Road Scholar eight weeks before the program start date. IMPORTANT NOTE: Any participant born in Cuba, regardless of current nationality, must advise Road Scholar immediately as additional forms and costs may be required.
Parking availability:
Parking at the Marriott is $15/day (subject to change). It is also possible to park at the airport and take the hotel shuttle. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/miaap-miami-airport-marriott/ http://www.miami-airport.com/parking_rates.asp
(For Independent Travelers)
To Start of Program
Transportation to site:
The Courtyard Miami Airport South Hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to/from the Miami airport, which departs the airport every 15 minutes. Upon arrival in Miami, there is no need to call the hotel, as the shuttle circles every 15 minutes on the departure level (2nd level) 5am to 1am daily. Look for the red and white shuttle with the Marriott logo, marked with the Miami Airport Marriott, Courtyard and Residence Inn logos on the side (this information is taken from the hotel website and is subject to change without prior notice).
From End of Program
Nearest highway:
Cuba�s national highway, the Autopista.
Nearest airport:
Havana International Airport
Transportation from site:
A group transfer from the hotel in Varadero to the Havana airport for our return charter flight is scheduled for all participants. The flight is currently scheduled to arrive in Miami around 1:30 PM. For those looking to make early flight arrangements, please do not schedule connecting flights within 3 to 3.5 hours of arrival in Miami due to possible delays and airport security. We recommend that you not make flight arrangements from Miami until 40 days prior to departure due to possible schedule changes with the charter flight times. The Final Information Packet will have the confirmed charter flight times. PLEASE NOTE: Charter flight times are subject to change at any time, Road Scholar has no control over these changes.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Daily Schedule
Day 1:
Arrival in Miami / Program Orientation
(Wednesday, March 12)
Arrive To:
PLEASE NOTE: This day-by-day schedule should only be used as a guide since program elements are subject to change as availability is controlled by the Cuban government. Individuals will arrive at the Miami International Airport with an independent transfer to the hotel using their free shuttle service. Upon arrival at the hotel, check in and relax until orientation. Please arrive no later than 4 PM.
The Road Scholar Group Leader will be in the hotel lobby at 4:45 PM to accompany the group to the orientation room. Welcome and orientation begins at 5:00 PM followed by a presentation by a member of the Cuban American community in Miami to hear about the Cuban American experience.
Dinner at the hotel.
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport South Hotel
Meals Included:
Day 2:
Fly to Havana, Cuba / Revolution Plaza / Check into Hotel Nacional
(Thursday, March 13)
Please note: Most staircases in Cuba do not have railings, so if you use a walking aid, please bring it on the program.
Boxed breakfast at the hotel.
Morning departure from the hotel to the terminal (final flight times will be confirmed during orientation). The Road Scholar Group Leader will meet the group in the hotel lobby to transfer to the airport. Please be in the hotel lobby with your luggage and be ready to depart the hotel 15 minutes before departure schedule. Transfer to the airport and check in to the charter flight to Havana (PLEASE NOTE: Flight times are subject to change and will be confirmed in the Final Information Packet). Upon arrival in Havana, enjoy a welcome greeting by an experienced bilingual Cuban Guide, who will be with us for the entire program.
Lunch at local restaurant
People Connection: Meet with local artists and discuss their inspirations. Depart for a driving excursion of Havana's sites to get a sense of the city. See the capitol, malecon, U.S. Interest Section, La Rampa, and Havana University. Enjoy a walking excursion of the Hotel Nacional. This sprawling property includes a Hall of Fame featuring pictures and folklore about its many famous past guests: Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Nicholson, Eva Gardner, John Wayne and many, many more. Check-in to the hotel.
Walk to dinner at the hotel.
Evening at leisure
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3:
Cuban Art / Plaza Vieja (the Old Square) / Artist Collaborative Dinner
(Friday, March 14)
This day will require walking over cobblestone and uneven streets in Old Havana.
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
In Plaza Vieja (Old Square), discover the finest examples of restoration, which also serves as the market square. Then, explore Camera Obscura which allows for a unique view of Old Havana. People Connection: Explore the Havana Museum of Fine Arts, while a local Art Historian discusses the history and evolution of art in Cuba, and the style that has made Cuba a favorite of the art world.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, visit the famous Revolution Square in Havana and learn about the monumental events that have taken place there. On some buildings facing the square, you will notice monuments of several Cuban heroes; this is a great opportunity to take a group photo.Then, enter Old Havana to explore the city's intimate beauty and history. People Connection: Next, visit a home art studio and talk with the artist.
People to People Connection and Presentation: Meet with an artist collaborative based in Havana, and join these members for a dinner reception in your honor. Meet each artist and enjoy some time to talk about their art, work, and life in Cuba.
After the reception, enjoy the evening at leisure.
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4:
Expert Presentation and Cuban music / Community Arts Project / Plaza de Armas (Arms Square) / Musical group
(Saturday, March 15)
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Learn about the interesting and different styles and types of Cuban music. People Connection: Enjoy interactions with children at a local community art project (Please note: Donations are accepted at this location, however, Road Scholar makes a financial contribution to sites on your behalf, so bringing donations is optional. Please consult the list in the information packet for all suggested items).
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Enter Old Havana to experience the city's historic beauty and focus on the oldest part of the city at the Plaza de Armas (Arms Square). See the Greek-Roman �El Templete' site of the first Mass and town council meeting in 1519. Also, learn about the city's restoration project of its plazas and squares while discovering how and who funded this renovation. Next, discover the City Museum, which was once the Governors palace. People to People Connection: Enjoy interactions with a musical group.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Evening at leisure.
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5:
Danza Combinatoria / Art Studio
(Sunday, March 16)
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
People to People Connection: This morning, interact with an emerging dance troupe of renowned dancers from the Danza Combinatoria, and enjoy unique interactions (Please note: This activity accepts donations and may be substituted with another performing arts group where donations are also accepted).
Boxed lunch with the performance group; this is a unique opportunity to have intriguing conversations.
People to People Connection: Meet and have authentic dialogues with an artist at his home, learn about his life, his works, and how they have progressed throughout the years.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Evening at leisure.
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6:
Dance rehearsal / Senior Center / Cathedral Square / Presentation on dance
(Monday, March 17)
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
People to People Connection: Enjoy interactions at an Artist Collaborative and learn about their art pieces. People to People Connection: Engage with a dance group and see their rehearsal before taking some time to talk with the dancers and learn about their training and careers. People to People Connection: Next, interact with members of a senior community center to learn about the work done by the charity that runs the center. Then, enjoy some time with our host over snacks and drinks to play cards and dominos or just chat about family (Please note: We recommend that you bring postcards of your town with landmarks, etc, which can be great conversation starters. This site also accepts donations).
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Discover Plaza de la Cathedral (Cathedral Square), in Old Havana, which has boasted an interesting history (PLEASE NOTE: If the Cathedral is open, we will take this opportunity to visit the inside, but the times it is open are often changed). People to People Connection: Meet with students who study the Arts at their school. People to People Connection: Meet with a local dance instructor and learn about the history of dance in Cuba, and explore the various styles and learn why Cuba has such a rich tradition of dance.
Dinner on own in Havana. Explore one of the many paladars (home hosted meals) that offers a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face in much smaller groups with local Cubans. This is also an opportunity to go into Old Havana and explore the culinary selection available. A list will be provided of good choices and the Cuban Guide can help make recommendations on site.
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7:
Drive to Matanzas and Varadero/ Arts School / French Pharmacy / Afro-Cuban Dance / Community Center
(Tuesday, March 18)
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Check out of Hotel Nacional and board the coach to begin the drive to Varadero. People to People Connection: On the way, engage with students and learn about their studies and interests (Please note: This site accepts donations). People to People Connection: Enjoy an Afro Cuban dance and talk with the performers. Next, explore the famous French Pharmacy known as La Botica Francesca, founded in the late 1800's by the Triolet family. See some of the items that would have been found during this time period which are housed in this museum: hand painted porcelain vases, medical recipes, old bottles and jars, medical instruments, labels, mortars, scorpion oil and other seemingly ancient pharmaceutical items.
People to People Connection: Enjoy a visit to a potter's house and farm and learn about the art projects they do. Next, eat lunch at the farm.
People to People Connection: Meet with young students and enjoy a musical performance.
Dinner buffett at leisure.
Evening at leisure.
Meli� Las Americas
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8:
Danzon / Meeting with dance instructors
(Wednesday, March 19)
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
People to People Connection: Learn about the most traditional dance of Cuba, Danzon and interact with those who practice it.
Lunch at the hotel at leisure.
People Connection: Meet and interact with local dance insturctors, and learn various Cuban dances. Afterward, enjoy the afternoon at leisure to prepare your bags and rest.
Farewell dinner at the hotel.
Evening at leisure.
Meli� Las Americas
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9:
Departure to Miami / Return to U.S.
(Thursday, March 20)
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel very early and drive to the Havana airport for flight to Miami. Charter flight times will be confirmed in the Final Information Packet which is normally sent approximately 4-5 weeks prior to departure. Please do not schedule connecting flights within 3 - 4 hours of arrival in Miami due to possible delays and airport security (PLEASE NOTE: The flight time is subject to change).
Meals Included:
Important information about your itinerary:
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Suggested Reading List
A Simple Habana Melody, From When the World Was Good
Author: Oscar Hijuelos
Description: An unlikely love story and lyrical tribute to Latin music by the author of Mambo Kings.
Author: Pierre Hausherr (Photographer), Francois Missen
Description: With full-page photographs, introductory essays on history, architecture, music, food and more, this oversized, illustrated paperback by Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Francois Missen and photographer Pierre Hausherr captures the spirit of Cuba, its people, nature and culture.
Cuba and Its Music, From the First Drums to the Mambo
Author: Ned Sublette
Description: A thorough and entertaining history of Cuba and its music by the popular radio producer, music historian and cofounder of Cuban record label QbaDisc.
Cuba, Art and History from 1868 to Today
Author: Natha Bondil (Editor)
Description: With ravishing color reproductions of murals, posters, paintings and photographs, this magnificent book documents the history of art in Cuba from independence.
Cuba, What Everyone Needs to Know
Author: Julia Sweig
Description: Director for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, Sweig traces the geography, history and identity of Cuba in this admirably succinct history of the island nation and its role in world affairs.
Culture Smart! Cuba
Author: Mandy Macdonald
Description: A concise, well-illustrated and practical guide to local customs, etiquette and culture.
Havana Map
Author: Cognoscenti
Description: A colorful map of the city center of Havana.
Havana, A Cultural and Literary Companion
Author: Claudia Lightfoot
Description: An illuminating guide to the city, its history and geography, as the inspiration for writers, artists, musicians and intellectuals.
Havana, History and Architecture of a Romantic City
Author: Maria Luisa Lobo Montalvo, Hugh Thomas (Introduction)
Description: This magnificent history of Havana, featuring 480 color illustrations, shows the city and its growth from Spanish colony to independence.
Inside Havana
Author: Julio Cesar Perez Hernandez
Description: This handsome book showcases the diverse architecture of Havana, from modernist masterpieces to splendid baroque palaces and traditional businesses such as the Partagas cigar factory, one of Havana�s oldest and finest. With expert writing by Hernandez and rich color photographs by Gianni Basso.
Moon Handbook Cuba
Author: Christopher P. Baker
Description: Baker's comprehensive, indispensable guide leaves no stone unturned, covering the natural, cultural and political life of the island with style.
New Art of Cuba
Author: Luis Camnitzer
Description: A survey of Cuban art since 1981, all by young artists who have come-of-age since the revolution, and revised to reflect more recent developments Twenty-four new color plates augment the 200 black and white illustrations.
Our Man in Havana
Author: Graham Greene
Description: The classic story of a British vacuum cleaner salesman who gets accidentally drawn into cold war espionage with disastrous results.
The History of Havana
Author: Raphael Hernandez, Dick Cluster
Description: Co-authored by a Cuban and an American, this multi-faceted history of the city looks at culture, art, politics and economic development.
The Old Man and the Sea
Author: Ernest Hemingway
Description: Hemingway's brief story of a fisherman who after 84 days with no luck finally makes a big catch is also an affectionate portrait of life in Cuba. It won the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
Trading with the Enemy
Author: Tom Miller
Description: Miller captures the openness, sensuality and pride of Cuba and the Cubans in this eloquent account of entertaining travels in Fidel's Cuba.
You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.
As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.
Specifically, this program includes:
8 nights accommodations
22 meals: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Expert-led lectures: 5
Expert-led lectures
Led by one or more of our world-class instructors, typically in a classroom setting, lectures come in the form of presentations, discussions or workshops and offer expert insight into your area of study.
Field trips: 7
Field trips
The world is your classroom, as you're on location with an instructor to pursue your educational theme firsthand.
Hands-on experiences: 19
Hands-on experiences
Learn by doing in these "hands-on" activities directed by an expert.
Flights during the program: 2
Flights during the program
Flights during the program that are included in the program price for all participants.
Visas: 1 (out of 1 required)
Plus these special experiences...
Enjoy an exclusive Road Scholar meeting with members of the Havana Artist Collaborative and discuss their work, Art in Cuba and life in Cuba today.
Enjoy an exclusive Road Scholar meeting with members of a dance company, attend their rehearsal, and enjoy an opportunity to talk face to face.
Enjoy an exclusive Road Scholar opportunity to meet a local Havana community center, share refreshments and conversation with the members.
View the Daily Schedule to see more
And included with all Road Scholar programs:
Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, providing 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage.
© Road Scholar 2015
Call toll-free: 1-800-454-5768


text:
Calendar of events at Daytona State announced for March 2015
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2015) - Daytona State College presents the following calendar of events for March 2015.
Events are open to the public and free of charge, unless otherwise noted.
Cafe 101 | Places to eat on Campus
March 2-13 (closed March 16-31), 11:30 a.m./noon (lunch: Monday – Friday), & 5:30/6
p.m. (dinner: Wednesday only)
Café 101
Serving lunch Monday through Friday and dinner on Wednesdays. For $11 (including tax),
lunch patrons receive an appetizer, entrée, dessert and beverage. Vegetarian meals
are available by request. Gratuities are welcome and help fund student scholarships.
Credit cards are accepted at Café 101. The charge for dinner is $15. Café 101 is open
to the public; however, seating is limited and reservations are required. Southeast Museum of Photography - DINNER & A MOVIE (WEDNESDAYS)
Daytona Beach Campus, Hosseini Center (#1200)
1200 W. Int'l Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
To make your reservation or for more information, call (386) 506-3859.
March 2-31 (closed March 16-20), 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Mondays-Friday)
Coffee Shop
Stop by and see what's brewing at the Coffee/Bakeshop, in the main lobby of building
1200. Visitors will be tempted by a variety of freshly baked cookies, pastries and
special confections; not to mention coffee, teas and lattes at unbeatable prices.
Stop by and see what's brewing!
Daytona Beach Campus, Hosseini Center (#1200)
1200 W. Int'l Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
For more information, call (386) 506-3176.
NOTE: Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor's degree programs, Daytona State College has responded to the education and workforce training needs of Volusia and Flagler counties and beyond for more than 50 years. The college enrolls nearly 30,000 students a year at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving in critical fields including health care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, technology and more.
Daytona State has been recognized as a leader in higher education numerous times, most recently by U.S. News & World Report, which ranked the college among the Top 10 Best Online Bachelor's Programs in the nation in 2014, for the second year running. In 2013 the U.S. Department of Education's College Affordability and Transparency Center ranked DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with less than half the tuition of the national average. Community College Week, a leading publication in higher education, annually continues to feature the college in its list of Top 100 Associate Degree Producers.
Laurie White, email@example.com, (386) 506-4499
Marketing & Communications, email@example.com, (386) 506-4588
A Member of the Florida College System
Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal opportunity in employment and education services to all individuals without regard to age, ancestry, belief, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. For more details, read our policy at DaytonaState.edu/hr/equalaccess.html or contact Lonnie Thompson, Director of Equity and Inclusion, (386) 506-3000 ext. 3973, or email@example.com. The Office of Equity and Inclusion is located at 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114.


text:
Helen Hunt directs herself in this story of a brittle New York book editor who begins healing old wounds by learning how to surf.
Helen Hunt directs herself in this story of a brittle New York book editor who begins healing old wounds by learning how to surf.
Since moving onto the big screen, however, Kristen Wiig has added a nuanced dramatic edge to her skill set that finds her digging deeper inside…
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
Patrice Leconte's "Monsieur Hire" is a tragedy about loneliness and erotomania, told about two solitary people who have nothing else in common. It involves a…
Historic Occasion: The Little Rock Nine will be awarded the Lincoln Leadership Prize on May 18th in Chicago
A look at the gifted musicians scheduled to perform at Ebertfest 2015.
Historic Occasion: The Little Rock Nine will be awarded the Lincoln Leadership Prize on May 18th in Chicago
Scout Tafoya's video series continues with a look at Mary Harron's "The Moth Diaries".
An essay on John Glen's 1985 Bond film, "A View to a Kill," in honor of its thirtieth anniversary.
An FFC reviews "The Motel Life", which just played at Ebertfest.
A personal reconsideration of Clive Barker's "Nightbreed" in light of its Blu-ray Director's Cut.
A review of Grace and Frankie, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen, and Sam Waterston.
"Killing Them Softly" begins with a George V. Higgins novel set in Boston in 1974 and moves its story to post-Katrina New Orleans in 2008, to allow televised speeches by Barack Obama, John McCain and George W. Bush to run frequently in the background.
The facile point, I think, is that organized crime in America is troubled, just like the rest of the economy with a business slowdown and a growing recession. It's a good thing these crooks are in a lot of bars where the television sets are tuned to C-SPAN.
The plot of "Killing Them Softly" centers on a deadly Catch-22. A genial guy named Markie Trattman (Ray Liotta) operates high-stakes poker games for the mob. One night the game is hit by two hooded stick-up men, who make off with a big pile of mob money. This in itself is suspicious, because it looks like an inside job: What outsider, even knowing about the secret game, would be crazy enough to steal from the mob?
Talk about crazy. Some time later, Markie, feeling in a good mood, tells the players that he arranged the job himself, robbing his own game. He finds this revelation so funny that tears run down his cheeks. The job was pulled off by insignificant goombahs Johnny Amato (Vincent Curatola) and Russell (Ben Mendelsohn), and since the heist happens near the beginning of the film, we know instinctively that Russell and Johnny aren't going to be around at the end.
A high-level mob boss named Mickey (James Gandolfini) arrives in town, hauling his in-flight luggage through the airport like a traveling businessman. He orders the executions of Russell and Johnny by a silky hit man named Jackie (Brad Pitt), who likes to kill softly, as explained by one of the many aging classic songs on the soundtrack. These are the first two of many, many mob-on-mob killings in the film, as the syndicate administers its own version of a bailout.
"Killing Them Softly" continues as a dismal, dreary series of cruel and painful murders, mostly by men who know one another, in a barren city where it's usually night, often rainy and is never identifiable as New Orleans — not even by the restaurants. I recall only one female character in the film, a hooker employed by Mickey, who is the only mobster not exclusively obsessed with crime, money and pecking order. As the body count grows, we meet Driver (Richard Jenkins), a gravel-voiced chief executive who appears often behind the wheel of a car parked in the wastelands beneath bridges.
Here is where the Catch-22 comes in: Now that Markie has claimed credit for knocking off his own game, another one of his games is stuck up. Does it now seem inevitable that he, too, becomes a marked man? Not to me. Who with any common sense would think he was that dumb? There's some of the Higgins brand of humor in a conversation about how badly he should be beaten up.
It seems as if I've been seeing versions of this story since forever. A cast is assembled from various flavors of tough guys, they're placed in a dreary and joyless cityscape, they hold a series of fraught conversations, there is a great deal of suffering and blood, and most of them are required to die by the end. Ideally, the plot also involves romance, humor and suspense, and tense scenes involving exact timing. Not here. All "Killing Them Softly" takes from the limitless universe of film noir is the night and the city.
Here's a good question: How does this mob manage to support itself? "Killing Them Softly" contains not a single crime involving civilians. No heists, hijackings or frauds, and drug deals only among themselves. Like a captive animal struggling to free itself from a trap, they seem reduced to gnawing off their own legs.
The charisma of such actors as Gandolfini, Pitt, Liotta and Jenkins depends largely on their screen presences and our memories of them in better roles. This one, written and directed by Andrew Dominik, for example, recalls Brad Pitt's strong work in the director's earlier "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" (2007).
One particular distraction is the comparison drawn between American politics and crime. Only a brief exchange between Jackie and Driver draws the parallel, and it's so labored that once is more than enough.
This message came to me from a reader named Peter Svensland. He and a fr...
An essay on John Glen's 1985 Bond film, "A View to a Kill," in honor of its thirtieth anniversary.
Scout Tafoya's video series continues with a look at Mary Harron's "The Moth Diaries".
Captain's log: eight fifth graders, one adult, one James Cameron movie.


text:
nb. next round of REF2013 will NOT be using data from eprints.ecs, but the central university REF interface.
Items from Old ECS Groups > Pervasive System Centre |
The ECS EPrints Repository supports
OAI 2.0 with a base URL of
http://eprints.ecs.soton.ac.uk/cgi/oai2 EPrints is free software developed by the University of Southampton to facilitate Open Access to research. |


text:
King Duzu wrote:Hi folks
VaughanZA wrote:Hi Everyone
Can you all believe it is already 23 January 2013?
I hope I can finally decide between Ubuntu, Mint Cinnamon and Mint MATE when the exams arrive
Oh, time flies. That can be either a good or a bad thing...
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests


text:
Ducati Hypermotard Concept Bike and 130bhp Monster
November 16, 2005 Ducati used the opening of the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan yesterday to show two new motorcycles – one you can buy and a concept that Ducati is considering for production. The bike you can buy (as a 2007 model in 2006) is the new king of the naked bike class, the MONSTER S4RS TESTASTRETTA, a minimalist machine powered by the legendary Testastretta engine which has won several World Superbike championships and puts 130 brake horsepower on the tarmac (150 bhp with an optional exhaust). Equally as delectable and appealing as the S4RS was the Hypermotard concept machine – an extension of the supermotard class of machines using an air-cooled 1000 Dual Spark engine and weighing in at just 175 kilograms. EXTENSIVE IMAGE LIBRARY OF THE NEW MACHINES
« Back to Ducati Hypermotard Concept Bike and 130bhp Monster
Related Articles
- Features
- Reviews
- Aircraft
- Architecture
- Around The Home
- Automotive
- Bicycles
- Children
- Computers
- Digital Cameras
- Electronics
- Environment
- Games
- Good Thinking
- Health and Wellbeing
- Holiday Destinations
- Home Entertainment
- Inventors and Remarkable People
- Laptops
- Marine
- Medical
- Military
- Mobile Technology
- Motorcycles
- Music
- Outdoors
- Pets
- Robotics
- Science
- Space
- Sports
- Telecommunications
- Urban Transport
- Wearable Electronics


text:
Gallery: Park(ing) Day 2012: Photos of the Best Pop-Up Parks From Coast...
San Francisco - The California College of the Arts teamed up with Alite Designs and the Curiosity Shoppe to host an awesome lawn lounge complete with comfy Monarch Chars, a BBQ, and a cornhole bean bag game.
Park(ing) Day began in San Francisco in 2005 when Rebar Studio converted a single parking space into a pop-up park. The idea is that as long as you feed the meter, the space is yours to use as you please. Since then the event has gained momentum and spread around the world – and today marks the 7th anniversary of the event.
Stay tuned as we bring you our favorite pop-up parks from 2012 – and if you'd like to share photos of a Park(ing) Day installation near you, simply send an email with a short description to editor [at] inhabitat.com!
2 Comments
Themedweasel45 September 28, 2012 at 9:54 am
Those Philly girls really know how to park it.
calebcrawford September 23, 2012 at 10:44 am
the action is not well publicized until after the fact. it's a nice project, and gets notice, but it will fizz out if more advance notice isn't given.
follow inhabitat on:
popular today
all time
most commented
more popular stories >
more popular stories >
more popular stories >
© Inhabitat.com 2015 | About Inhabitat | Contact Us | Advertising with Inhabitat | Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Inhabitat, LLC


text:
- Northern New York Newspapers
- Watertown
- Ogdensburg
- Massena-Potsdam
- Lowville
- Carthage
- Malone
- NNY Business
- NNY Living
- NNY Ads
CANTON St. Lawrence County plans to pay off the $12 million it borrowed for 2013 operating expenses this week, but will likely turn around and borrow $10 million to deal with what continues to be cash flow problems at various times of the year.
The county can probably get through 2014 without borrowing as much as it did this year because of improved cash flow afforded by an increase in the local sales tax from 3 to 4 percent that will take effect Dec. 1, and because a portion of the state/tribal compact funds owed from previous years has come through, Treasurer Kevin M. Felt said.
I think its going to be a little easier, but its certainly going to be tight, he said.
Most of the additional revenue expected from the increase in the sales tax is supposed to be used to reduce property taxes, meaning that little of it will be available to assist the county in other ways, Mr. Felt said.
Mr. Felt said he will ask legislators to approve the $10 million in borrowing at their Sept. 7 board meeting.
The expected interest rate will be just under 1 percent.
In 2012, the county took out a loan for the first time because of its cash flow difficulties. It increased the amount it borrowed from $8.5 million in 2012 to $12 million for 2013.
Mr. Felt said he will try to pay the countys pension bill to the state early to reap a discount of approximately $60,000 but will have to gauge whether the county has enough cash when the payment is near.
Im going to make every effort I can, Mr. Felt said. Theres no guarantees.
The countys pension cost for next year has been estimated at $7.5 million. That number is lower than the $8.1 million that was budgeted because of the number of employees it reduced due to fiscal constraints.


text:
Main Content
This item ships within one business day.
Order as many items as you like with our $4.99 flat rate shipping.
Need it faster?
When your team takes to the hardwood, it's nothing short of exciting. Display your enthusiasm proudly with this Pure Orange® New Orleans Hornets Jersey mousepad. It features a skid-free natural rubber construction and is decorated with vibrant, colorful team graphics. The soft, durable surface is ideal for both a ball and an optical mouse.
- Full-color team graphics adorn the pad
- Made in China
- Natural rubber mousepad
- Officially licensed
- Shaped like the team jersey
- Skid-free design
- Soft durable surface can be used with both a ball and an optical mouse
Hornets Customers also liked:
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game
or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are
received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items
are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite
number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.


text:
Also at This Level: Charts & Study Aids, Choosing a School, Electronic & Online Study Aids, English Dictionaries & Thesauruses, General Research for K-12, Miscellaneous K-12 Study Skills, Puzzles and Games, School Supplies and Accessories, Study Aids For Parents, Subject-Specific Study Guides, Test Prep for K-12
Free Shipping
Get Free Shipping on orders over $25 (not including Rental and Marketplace). Order arrives in 5-10 business days.
Need it faster?
We offer fast, flat-rate expedited shipping options.
Being online is not required for reading an eTextbook after successfully downloading it. You must only be connected to the Internet duringthe download process.
Minimum Requirements:
Sell it back by: | ||||
Guaranteed cash back: | ||||
Cost of this book after cash back: |
Take advantage of Guaranteed Cash Back. Send your book to us in good condition before the end of the buyback period, we'll send YOU a check, and you'll pay less for your textbooks!
Close | ||


text:
15329 Players currently online!
Man vs. Machine - good luck!
Turn-based games at any time!
Vote for the best move to win!
Do you have what it takes?
Sharpen your tactical vision!
Get advice and game insights!
Learn from top players & pros!
View millions of master games!
Your virtual chess coach!
Perfect your opening moves!
Test your skills vs. computer!
Find the right private coach!
Can you solve it each day?
Bring it all together!
Beginners, start here!
Make friends & play team games!
News from the world of chess!
Search all Chess.com members!
Find local clubs & events!
Who's the best of your friends?
Read what members are saying!
I see many groups which are not active for months. I think chess.com should have monitoring system over the groups.
There are groups without Super Admin or Admins (http://www.chess.com/groups/view/indian-tigers. Already 42 members are there with this group)
Also many groups are created & continues with 1 Member only. The Super Admin is not capable of convincing people & getting members.
Dont you guys think such groups should be removed from the list?
Yes.. Group like those, which are inactive and continuing with one member must be removed. But It's a little bit of problem in chess.com view, since its a feature available for paid members. But group like Indian tigers must be removed since no one is responsible for that group.
why is it bothering you, what harm does it do to you ?
I think it hurts their eyes to see emptiness.
lol must be.
kco is right, to a point. BUT, when someone is trying to find a decent group they have to search through some useless clutter. Some of these "groups" were probably started by newbs who were active for a week. Take out the trash and the place will look more respectable.
I just did a quick count and found 325 groups with only one member and just over 400 with two members. That seems ridiculous, but I can't think of a reason why they should be removed except inactivity. It's really no skin off my nose. It seems like it was just a few months ago that there were almost 1,000 groups and now there are more than 3,500. If I were looking for a group to belong to it's almost certain I would never be aware of the vast majority of the groups. It does seem as though these groups could be categorized as social or political or regional or gender determined or by lifestyle choices or by other distinguishing characteristics. And I think those distinctions might help others to find others who are similar to themselves.
I'm in a lot of these inactive groups. I don't get many alerts from them, so they don't bother me. But every once in a while, someone will join Chess.com who is a fan of ... and finds that group, and I make a new friend.
Like Michigan!
Perhaps a better filtering mechanism when searching groups would be a better solution -- with the ability to exclude the groups you mention from your search results it shouldn't matter to you whether they're there or not.
That's what I'm saying. There should be some kind of search filter. The admin could select keywords from a list... you know the drill. Then a person could find groups that suited them.
Are one person groups that bad?
I've come accross a few where fairly strong players create such a group for the purpose of playing vote chess, I think one was called One man Army, or something....
That would give teams opportunity to play vote chess agains a strong player, although I seem to remember these games timed out.
ok ......
Better late than never. I'm glad you concur.
What is wrong with one man groups? I use a private group to store important stuff and to experiment. This way I don't bother others when doing this. And some small groups are for Admin meeting purposes and can be low in number. I don't see anything wrong with them at all.
hey that's right! i'm starting my own one man group right now! and you can't join it!
Activity is the key. A one-man group that is active, fine. A multi-member group that does nothing: what's the point? It's just clutter. The filter mechanism should be promoted.
How about all the Tournaments with a tiny fraction of the players needed to start? More clutter to sort through.
This is just proof that data storage is cheap and plentiful at Chess.com. Other places too, I'm sure.
I don't think a one person group takes up as much data storage space as so many of the useless comments I've read in various forums. But a one person group always has the potential to become more and an inactive group always has the potential to become active. In the meantime it's no skin off my nose.
Instead of making your own group just for one, why not use the Blog, isn't that what is there for ?
It depends what you want to do with it. You can't play a vote chess game with a Blog, for example. I've seen inquiries about how to play team chess (2 vs. 2) and setting up two groups for the purpose of playing a vote chess game between them was the best solution.
All of the arguments against small (or low activity) groups goes away with an improved filter mechanism that allows you to avoid seeing them if you don't want to.
Yes of course thegrobe you can't use the blog for the vote chess etc, but I was referring to Karl statment " I use a private group to store important stuff and to experiment. This way I don't bother others when doing this.
pornographic (??) avatar image
by Howlin-Wolfmother a few minutes ago
What's On Your Bookshelf?
by Ziryab 3 minutes ago
Suggestion: Incorporate Google Translate into Chat
by RovDan 3 minutes ago
Could this have been stopped?
by ArtNJ 3 minutes ago
Najdorf: how to continue?
by trysts 6 minutes ago
1000 best things to do while waiting for people to move
by wilsonwins 7 minutes ago
Does a quality 10" set exist?
by Schachmonkey 8 minutes ago
I need help improving.
by hhnngg1 11 minutes ago
5/5/2015 - Mate in 3
by NoSignalAvailable 13 minutes ago
What We Like In Chess Equipment - Sets
by rcmacmillan 19 minutes ago
We are working hard to make Chess.com available in over 70 languages. Check back over the year as we develop the technology to add more, and we will try our best to notify you when your language is ready for translating!


text:
Prices and availability are subject to change from the time and date that you print this page.
4/28/2015 6:22:08 AM. For Customer Service, please call
Pickup Check store pickup options
the straight and narrow. Sleek span of white powdercoated iron slicks up the entry, backs the sofa, or even subs as a bar or cocktail buffet. Compact construction lives comfortably in small spaces.


text:
Hi everyone, I know i haven't posted in quite a while. I've been catching up on other blogs & just taking a small break from it. I did purchase a few new things for my house & thought I should share them with you. Remember the sofa in my living room?
Although its a beautiful velvet, I never really loved how dark it is & have been wanting to get a light slipcovered one. I plan on using this room a lot for reading & blogging when the hubs has the tv on in the family room. I can't concentrate with all that noise in the background! So I also want something deeper that I can curl up on. I looked at every slipcovered sofa I could find and decided on this one from Restoration Hardware
The Belgian track arm in the natural colored linen (which is a creamy white). One of the things I was concerned with as far as the RH slipcovered sofas are concerned is that the seat cushion tends to look a bit too "sloppy" for my taste so I opted out of the down fill on this one & went with the standard cushions…I happened to see one at the outlets with the standard fill & it looked more normal. Let's hope I like it! Too bad they didn't have one in the fabric I wanted….would have saved me ALOT of money!
I also decided to order two slipcovered chairs for the head of my dining room table to pull some of the lighter feel up there
Since the two rooms are so open to each other, I thought it would tie them together nicely. I ordered the slipcovered track arm chairs in the same fabric
While I was at it, we needed a new desk for Jays office. He started working from home about 8 months ago & so when we moved into this house I knew the office space would end up being his :(
I was used to having the office for myself, its where I paid bills,worked on payroll, etc. But for the most part it was just "pretty". Now it has to be "pretty" & functional (for both of us) so I figured the French partners desk would be a good choice
There are drawers on both sides so he has his space & I have mine. This has already been delivered since it was not a custom order & it is working out great. I guess I should show you a glimpse of the office "before" & where it's at now, although its far from finished.
Don't you love the wallpaper & window treatments? No worries it did not take me long to get rid of both! Here is what it looks like now
The lantern is from Wisteria.The large chair isn't staying, I'm thinking about a comfy chaise..maybe something like this
Except with the arm on the other side. Im liking the darker fabric in here though, so i dont know yet, gonna keep looking. It has to be something comfy because this is where the dogs hang out all day while daddy works! Plus i love to curl up here as well, esp in the summer months where i get a perfect view of the pool & pond. We also need to get a pair of desk chairs…matching or his & hers???
I am forced to use this stool for now…how pitiful!
I'm only showing you the top half of my built ins..the bottom half is still a mess!
I promise to post pics when the new pieces come in. Hope everyone's having a great weekend. It's a rainy cold Sunday here in Va so we are having a lazy day :)


text:
Hey, You Drunks ... Do You Remember When??
We died of pneumonia in furnished rooms where they found us three days later when somebody complained about the smell.
We died against bridge abutments and nobody knew if it was suicide
and we probably didn't know either except in the sense that it was always suicide.
We died in hospitals, our stomachs huge, our livers distended and there was nothing they could do.
We died in cells, never knowing whether we were guilty or not.
We went to priests and ministers, they gave us pledges, they told us to pray, they told us to go and sin no more, but go. We tried and we died.
We died of overdoses, we died in bed (but usually not the Big Bed).
We died in straitjackets, in the DT's seeing God knows what, creeping skittering slithering shuffling things.
And you know what the worst thing was? The worst thing was that nobody ever believed how hard we tried.
We went to doctors and they gave us stuff to take that would make us sick when we drank, on a principle so crazy that it just might work, I guess, or maybe they just shook their heads and sent us to places like Dropkick Murphy's.
And when we got out we were hooked on the drugs they gave us, or maybe we lied to the doctors and they told us not to drink so much, just drink like me. And we tried, and we died.
We drowned in our own vomit or choked on it, our broken jaws wired shut.
We died playing Russian roulette and people thought we'd lost, but we knew better.
We died under the hoofs of horses, under the wheels of vehicles, under the knives and boot heels of our brother drunks.
We died in shame.
And you know, what was even worse was that we couldn't believe it ourselves, that we had tried.
We figured we just thought we tried, and we died believing that we hadn't tried, believing that we didn't know what it meant to try.
When we were desperate enough or hopeful or deluded or embattled enough to go for help, we went to people with letters after their names and prayed that they might have read the right books that had the right words in them, never suspecting the terrifying truth, that the right words, as simple as they were, had not been written yet.
We died falling off girders on high buildings, because of course ironworkers drink, of course they do.
We died with a shotgun in our mouth, or jumping off a bridge, and everybody knew it was suicide.
We died under the Southeast Expressway, with our hands tied behind us and a bullet in the back of our head, because this time the people that we disappointed were the wrong people.
We died in convulsions, or of "insult to the brain".
We died incontinent, and in disgrace, abandoned.
If we were women, we died degraded, because women have so much more to live up to.
We tried and we died and nobody cried. And the very worst thing was that for every one of us that died, there were another hundred of us, or another thousand, who wished that we could die, who went to sleep praying we would not have to wake up because what we were enduring was intolerable, and we knew in our hearts it wasn't ever gonna change.
One day in a hospital room in New York City, one of us had what the books call a transforming spiritual experience, and he said to himself "I've got it," (No you haven't, you've only got part of it) "and I have to share it." (Now you've ALMOST got it!) and he kept trying to give it away, but we couldn't hear it. We tried and we died.
We died of one last cigarette, the comfort of its glowing in the dark. We passed out and the bed caught fire. They said we suffocated before our body burned, they said we never felt a thing. That was the best way, maybe, that we died, except sometimes we took our family with us.
And the man in New York was so sure he had it, he tried to love us into sobriety, but that didn't work either. Love confuses drunks and he tried and we still died.
One after another we got his hopes up and we broke his heart, because that's what we do.
And the worst thing was that every time we thought we knew what the worst thing was, something happened that was worse.
Until a day came in a hotel lobby and it wasn't in Rome, or Jerusalem, or Mecca or even Dublin, or South Boston, it was in Akron, Ohio, of all places.
A day came when the man said, "I have to find a drunk because I need him more than he needs me." (YES, NOW you've got it!!!).
And the transmission line, after all those years, was open. The transmission line was open. And now we don't go to priests, and we don't go to doctors and people with letters after their names.
We come to people who have been there, done that. We come to each other.
We come to try and we don't have to die ......... because the right words have been written ........ in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
this is another one from Barefoot Bob(He died sober!)
this is me
, sad thing is alot of that is still happening today
sorry if this offends anyone that was not my intent
its just that when I read it today it reminds me of all the ones still out there dieing I see them on the way to work and I just want them to know they dont have to live like that any more
( i just want them to want to live )
and I just want to say to anyone reading this that is still suffering
You dont have to ! you dont have to suffer you dont have drink you dont have to die of this disease you just have to want to (be willing) to take 12 simple steps in the book of Alcoholics Anonymous to save your life
I pray that you will come and join us
We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny. May God bless you and keep you - until then.
page 164 in the book


text:
San Francisco Giants
- Jerseys
- Player Tees
- Men's Shirts
- Men's Polos & Button Downs
- Men's Hoodies & Jackets
- Men's Bottoms
- Women's Shirts
- Women's Hoodies & Jackets
- Women's Bottoms
- Kids' Apparel
- Hats
- Apparel Accessories
- Tailgating Gear
- Home Décor
- Pet Accessories
- Car Accessories
- Other Accessories
- Golf Accessories
- Sports DVDs/Collectibles
- 2014 World Series Champs
- MLB Accessories & Gear
- Clearance
San Francisco Giants Apparel & Gear
Product Selection
Saan Francisco Giants Apparel & Gear for a Winning Season
Check out the San Francisco Giants Fan Shop when it comes time to suit up for the big game. With a wide variety of officially licensed Giants jerseys, hats, shirts and more, there's something for the whole family.
Whether you're heading to the game at AT&T Park or watching from home, pair your game day enthusiasm with a jersey, shirt or Giants hoodie.
Rep the San Francisco Giants in certified MLB® style by choosing from an assortment of Majestic® jerseys including Replica, Cooperstown and League Diva styles. Young fans also have the option of choosing from adidas® Replica jerseys offered in kids' sizes only.
Top off your game day look with Giants hats from brands like New Era, Nike and '47 Brand.
Buying Tips
The Majestic® replica jerseys enable the San Francisco Giants biggest fans to duplicate the on-field look of Buster Posey, Pablo Sandoval or Madison Bumgarner. Choose from home, road and alternate jersey designs, and match it with a Giants fitted, adjustable or knit hat.
For the fans with a sentimental side, the Giants Coopertown Collection offers a glimpse into the golden years of baseball. Designed in true throwback style with the colors and details of your favorite time period, the Majestic® Cooperstown jerseys are a testament to the depth of your loyalty.
Expert Advice
For those diehard fans, filled with pride to the core, the ESPN Fan Shop at DICK'S offers apparel and merchandise to meet the high standards of San Francisco Giants faithful following.
Browse the Giants-themed accessories to boost your team spirit at your home or office, and find the perfect outfit your game-day tailgate. With men's, women's and kids' apparel, you can depend on DICK'S Sporting Goods as your one-stop shop when it comes to cheering at the ball field in San Francisco, California or supporting from home.
- San Francisco Giants Jerseys
- San Francisco Giants Player Tees
- San Francisco Giants Men's Shirts
- San Francisco Giants Men's Polos
- San Francisco Giants Men's Hoodies
- San Francisco Giants Men's Shorts & Pants
- San Francisco Giants Women's Shirts
- San Francisco Giants Women's Hoodies & Jackets
- San Francisco Giants Women's Shorts
- San Francisco Giants Kids' Apparel
- Sf Giants Hats
- San Francisco Giants Apparel Accessories
- San Francisco Giants Tailgating Accessories
- San Francisco Giants Home Decor
- San Francisco Giants Pet Accessories
- San Francisco Giants Car Accessories
- San Francisco Giants Accessories
- San Francisco Giants Golf Accessories
- San Francisco Giants DVDs
- San Francisco Giants World Series Champions
- MLB Accessories


text:
Find a Doctor
> Pediatrics
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Expand your search by removing criteria below:
Pediatrics Physician Status: Open Male Palo Alto Center German
Pediatrics Physician Status: Open Male Palo Alto Center German
Doctors 1 - 1 of 1
Kellen Glinder, M.D.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real
First Floor, Lee Building
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 853-2992
Location(s): Palo Alto Centerwww.pamf.org/dr-kellen-glinder.html
Doctors 1 - 1 of 1
Want to See More Options?
Need to see more options? You can remove your filters to show all Pediatrics Doctors at Palo Alto Medical Foundation.Remove filters and show more options