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Afghanistan - Kabul
- Includes an Afghanistan photo gallery and a biography of the ambassador.
Angola - Luanda
- Includes information about U.S. Government policy regarding and aid to Angola.
Argentina - Buenos Aires
- With a CV of the ambassador and links to U.S. government sites.
Armenia - Yerevan
- Includes an archaeological/touristic gazetteer, with a map set for the historical monuments of Armenia.
Austria - Vienna
- Includes an American Reference Center which specializes in providing current information on U.S. foreign policy, European-U.S. relations, domestic politics, the environment, and economy.
Azerbaijan - Baku
- Includes a biography of the U.S. Ambassador, warden messages, embassy information and job vacancies. Content in English and Azeri.
Bahamas - Nassau
- Includes an explanation of the Naval Liaison Office and the U.S. Coast Guard Liaison Office.
Bangladesh - Dhaka
- Information about the ambassador, visa services, and trade and commerce.
Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
- Accredited to Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Barts, St. Eustatius and Saba, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin (both the French and Dutch sides), and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Located in Bridgetown, Barbados. Includes information on the Ambassador's Fund for HIV/AIDS.
Belarus - Minsk
- With information on bilateral relations, embassy services, and about the U.S.
Belgium - Brussels
- Offers news, policies, and information about the consulate, visas, and travel.
- Features information for travelers, as well as visa and passport information and hurricane prepararedness information for Belize.
Benin - Cotonou
- With recent news about U.S.-West African relations, and a list of attorneys and notaries practicing in Benin.
Bishkek - Kyrgyz Republic
- With security statements and press releases, in English and Russian.
Bolivia - La Paz
- Features the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism and the annual Narcotics Strategy Report. In English and Spanish.
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Sarajevo
- United States Embassy in Sarajevo with detailed consular information, press releases and academic exchange information.
Botswana - Gaborone
- As well as being accredited to Botswana, the ambassador is also the Secretary of State's Special Representative to the Southern Africa Development Community. Includes information about consular matters, the ambassador and the Office of Defense Cooperation.
Brazil - Brasilia
- With much information on commercial relations, and on visas. In English and Portuguese.
Brunei Darussalam - Bandar Seri Begawan
- Includes a brief history of Brunei-U.S. relations.
Bulgaria - Sofia
- With a detailed history of the complicated diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the United States.
Burkina Faso - Ouagadougou
- Information on the embassy and ambassador, and an online registration function for U.S. citizens in Burkina Faso.
Cambodia - Phnom Penh
- With information about and contact details for the PW-MIA Office in Cambodia.
Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea
- Located in Yaounde, Cameroon, though accredited to both Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Consular information and services for U.S. citizens in English and French.
Canada - Vancouver, British Columbia
- United States Consulate-General located in downtown Vancouver. Offers visa services, citizen services, and application form library.
Cape Verde - Praia
- With facts and a brief history of the islands.
Caracas - Venezuela
- Includes detailed rules on how to prove that one is not likely at any time to become a public charge. In English and Spanish.
Chad - N'Djamena
- With much about the work of the Democracy and Development Office.
Colombia - Bogatá
- With a biography of the ambassador and of the deputy Chief of Mission, links to relevant U.S. government sites, and more in Spanish.
Congo, Democratic Republic of - Kinshasa
- With the ambassador's speeches in English and French.
Costa Rica - San José
- In English and Spanish, with a fact sheet on the U.S.-Costa Rica counter-narcotics maritime agreement.
Czech Republic - Prague
- With information about the United States and the Czech Republic, as well as consular/visa and commercial services.
Côte d'Ivoire - Abidjan
- With explanations of the roles of the various offices, including the Refugee Affairs Office, the U.S. Commercial Service West and Central Africa Regional Office, and the Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS). In English and French.
Denmark - Copenhagen
- With an FAQ on travel and work in the United States.
Dominican Republic - Santo Domingo
- With a section on drug control and anti-trafficking policies.
Egypt - Cairo
- Provides information related to travel, public affairs, regional issues, and upcoming events.
El Salvador - San Salvador
- Information about Embassy of the United States of America in El Salvador and its functions. Includes consular and contact information, and press releases. In English and Spanish.
Equatorial Guinea - Malabo
- Official website of the U.S. representative office in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, though the accredited ambassador resides in Yaounde, Cameroon. With links to U.S government and Equatorial Guinea sites.
Eritrea - Asmara
- With a list of key officers, and U.S. and Asmara postal addresses.
Estonia - Tallinn
- With a partial history of the "U.S. Nonrecognition Policy of the Soviet Takover of the Baltic States".
Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
- Includes an essay marking 100 years of US-Ethiopia diplomacy, and the text of the 1994 treaty to regulate the commercial relations between the two countries.
European Union - Brussels
- United States Mission to the European Union, with information on subjects such as defense, agriculture, competition policy, energy, environment, financial services, and Galileo.
Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu
- Located in Suva and accredited to the Republic of the Fiji Islands, the Republic of Nauru, the Kingdom of Tonga, and Tuvalu. Includes a detailed list of Fiji's media businesses.
Finland - Helsinki
- Public affairs, consular and commercial services, defense information and news.
Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe
- Accredited to the Republic of Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, though located in Libreville, Gabon. Includes a summary of the two countries' geography and politics.
Georgia - Tbilisi
- Lists, with photos, U.S. assistance in Georgia. In English and Georgian.
Germany - Berlin
- Has information about the embassy in Berlin and the consulates in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Leipzig, and München. In English and German.
Ghana - Accra
- With contact details for the various sections and officers of the embassy.
Greece - Athens
- Provides Consular assistance to Greeks and Americans, distributes news about American policy, and sponsors a number of programs in cooperation with Greek institutions.
Greece - Thessaloniki
- The American Consulate General in Thessaloniki Greece, serving the tens of thousands of U.S. citizens in Northern Greece and including information about United States policy.
Guatemala - Guatemala City
- Includes comment on the Free Trade Agreement between the U.S. and Central America. In English and Spanish.
Guinea - Conakry
- Has information about the Ambassador's Special Self Help Program, which permits U.S. Ambassadors in Least Developed Countries to finance quickly small, community-based development projects. In English and French.
Haiti - Port-au-Prince
- Covers the range of U.S. agencies represented in Haiti meeting bilateral Haitian-American interests.
Honduras - Tegucigalpa
- With contact details and information on visas and assistance to Americans, as well as about U.S.-Honduran relations.
Hong Kong and Macau
- As well as the consular section, includes the annual statements on U.S.-Hong Kong and U.S.-Macau relations.
Hungary - Budapest
- Includes visa information, events, news, and links to U.S. government organizations. In English and Hungarian.
Iceland - Reykjavik
- Includes comment on the Businesswomen's Mentoring Initiative, a follow-up project to the 1999 Reykjavik Conference on Women and Democracy.
India - Calcutta
- United States Consulate General in Calcutta, serving Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
India - Mumbai
- With sections on SARS, WTO issues, and terrorism.
India - New Delhi
- Includes an explanation of the new criteria which determine whether one may apply for a visa by Drop Box without a personal interview.
Iraq - Baghdad
- Has information on the departments and offices of the United States Embassy in Baghdad.
Ireland - Dublin
- Embassy of the United States of America in Dublin, with a description of the history and architecture of the building.
Israel - Jerusalem
- Includes a history of the American consulate in Jerusalem since its founding in 1844.
Italy - Rome
- With links to Consulates General in Milan, Florence, and Naples. Includes the Federal Aviation Administration's regional office.
Jamaica - Kingston
- Includes consular and commercial information.
Japan - Fukuoka
- Offering consular and commercial services.
Japan - Nagoya
- United States Consulate in Nagoya, with information on US-Japan Relations in central Japan, public affairs, information and exchange activities and the Nagoya American Center.
Japan - Naha, Okinawa
- United States Consulate General in Naha, Okinawa. Includes information on how to apply or reapply for an American passport.
Japan - Sapporo
- United States Consulate General in Sapporo. Includes consular and commercial services, and information on the Sapporo American Center Reference Service.
Japan - Tokyo
- United States Embassy in Tokyo, offering and describing the full range of consular and inter-governmental services. Also has links to the consulates in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Naha.
Kazakhstan - Almaty
- Although Astana was officially named the new capital in December 1997, most foreign missions are still based in Almaty. Includes details of consular and commercial services.
Kenya - Nairobi
- Provides visa information, consular and travel, American citizen services, agriculture and contact details.
Kosovo - Pristina
- U.S. Embassy in Pristina which implements US policy by supporting Kosovo's transition to a democratic society. Information on current affairs, news in Kosovo, photos, and USAID.
- Including security messages from the Warden.
Laos - Vientiane
- Has press releases on U.S. assistance and on the trade agreement.
Lebanon - Beirut
- In English and Arabic, and with a complete list of former American Ambassadors to Lebanon.
Lesotho - Maseru
- Includes the Maseru Mountain Crier, the monthly newsletter of the U.S. Embassy and the American community in Lesotho.
Liberia - Monrovia
- Includes contact information for key officers of the Embassy of the United States of America to Liberia.
Lithuania - Vilnius
- With information on visas, green cards and U.S.-Lithuanian relations.
- United States Embassy to Luxembourg, with a history of Luxembourg and information on its economy and languages.
Macedonia - Skopje
- Includes a mission statement and a biography of the ambassador.
Malawi - Lilongwe
- Profiles the ambassador, and provides information on the consular section.
Mali - Bamako
- With a list of officers, and opening hours for each section of the embassy.
Malta - Valletta
- U.S. Embassy to Malta, with information on current issues, and a CV of the ambassador.
Marshall Islands and Kiribati
- Located in Majuro. Has contact details and a list of embassy officials.
Mauritania - Nouakchott
- Located in Nouakchott, and including a CV of the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
Mauritius - Port Louis
- With a list of Mauritian barristers and their CVs.
Mexico - Ciudad Juárez
- Consulate General with information on non-immigrant and immigrant visas, laser visas and services for American citizens.
Mexico - Mexico City
- Includes links to the consulates in Ciudad Juarez, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Matamoros, Merida, Merida, Monterrey, Nogales, Nuevo Laredo, and Tijuana.
Micronesia - Kolonia
- US embassy to the island nation. Includes ambassador's biography, information for American citizens, and visa information.
Montenegro - Podgorica
- Representation of the US in Montenegro, listing forthcoming events including visits by prominent US persons.
Morocco - Rabat
- Includes information on the U.S.- Morocco Free Trade Agreement. Consular section located in Casablanca.
Mozambique - Maputo
- With Portuguese versions of some U.S. policy papers and speeches.
Nepal - Kathmandu
- In English and Nepalese, with a full list of U.S.-Nepalese treaties.
Netherlands - The Hague
- United States Embassy in The Hague. Includes a list of the Heads of Mission since 1781. Also has contact information for the Consulate General in Amsterdam.
New Zealand - South Island
- Services, resources and FAQ.
New Zealand - Wellington
- Services, events and FAQ.
Nicaragua - Managua
- With information on the ambassador and about the consular section of the embassy in Managua.
Niger - Niamey
- Page include information about embassy news, US citizen services, and obtaining visas for this area.
Nigeria - Abuja
- Includes contact details for the consulate in Lagos.
Norway - Oslo
- With information about consular services.
OSCE - Vienna
- United States Mission to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Includes the text of latest statements to the Permanent Council.
Pakistan - Islamabad
- United States Embassy in Islamabad, including a list of ambassadors since 1947.
Pakistan - Karachi
- United States Consulate in Karachi, with contact information and a biography of the consul.
Pakistan - Lahore
- United States Consulate in Lahore, with warden notices and information about visas.
Pakistan - Peshawar
- United States Consulate in Peshawar, including consular information and links to U.S. government sites.
Panama - Panama City
- With consular information and contact details.
Peru - Lima
- Provides information and updates related to travel, public affairs, regional issues and news.
Philippines - Manila
- United States Embassy in Manila, featuring official statements about current issues, and a Philippine Economic Outlook.
Poland - Warsaw
- In English and Polish. Includes information about the visa lottery.
Qatar - Doha
- With information on the ambassador, the new embassy building, and the U.S. mission in Qatar.
Russia - Moscow
- United States Embassy in Moscow, with information on U.S.-Russian co-operation, including the Defense Threat Reduction Office.
Russia - Saint Petersburg
- Consulate General in St. Petersburg, with a history of U.S. representation in the city. Has consular jurisdiction in Kaliningrad, Arkhangelsk, Vologda, Karelia, Novgorod, Murmansk, Pskov, and Vyborg.
Rwanda - Kigali
- With contact details and links to US Government resources.
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
- Has lists of attorneys, translators and tax service companies in the region.
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
- With much about Iraq and U.S.-Middle East relations.
Senegal - Dakar
- Has a list of services available to American citizens.
Serbia - Belgrade
- Embassy of the United States in Belgrade. Includes press releases, news and updates on current issues and American foreign policy, information on the embassy's activities and visiting US, related links.
Sierra Leone - Freetown
- Has a history of Freetown's famous cotton tree.
- Includes comments on the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement.
Slovenia - Ljubljana
- Explains Democracy Commission Grants; also with consular information.
South Africa - Pretoria
- Includes various official reports on South Africa, press releases, and a list of key officers in the Mission.
South Korea - Seoul
- With up-to-date information on developments on the Korean Peninsula.
Spain - Madrid
- Also covering Andorra. Includes an FAQ covering health care in the US.
Sri Lanka and the Maldives
- Located in Colombo; accredited to both the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives. Has information on both consular and commercial sections.
Swaziland - Mbabane
- Has contact information, opening hours, and information on the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Sweden - Stockholm
- Provides details of visa application procedures, the US Foreign Commercial and Agricultural Services' activities in the Baltic region, the Fullbright Commission on cultural and educational exchanges and information about the United States.
Switzerland - Berne
- Includes details about the embassy's operations, consular services, living and doing business in Switzerland, news and discussion of current issues in U.S. foreign policy.
Syria - Damascus
- Includes a brief history of U.S.-Syrian relations.
Taiwan - Taipei
- The American Institute in Taiwan, which acts as the de facto embassy. Includes an explanation of its role, information on U.S.-Taiwan relations, and its consular services.
Tajikistan - Dushanbe
- Includes lists of doctors and of lawyers near Dushanbe.
Tanzania - Dar es Salaam
- With advice on how to export agricultural products to the United States.
Togo - Lomé
- Uses various economic and health statistics to compare Togo to its neighbours. In English and French.
Trinidad and Tobago - Port of Spain
- With a CV of the ambassador, and information on the various types of visa available from the Embassy of the United States in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Tunisia - Tunis
- Includes the text of the ambassador's speeches. Mostly in English, though with some content in French.
Turkey - Ankara
- Provides information on U.S.-Turkish matters, and links to the consulates in Adana and Istanbul.
Turkey - Istanbul
- Information about the consular section, the policy of United States, products and services as well as education in USA.
Uganda - Kampala
- Describes the various offices in the Kampala embassy, including the library within the Information Resource Center.
Ukraine - Kyiv
- With information on applying for a visa, and a CV of the ambassador.
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi and Dubai
- With facts about the embassy in Abu Dhabi and about the consulate-general in Dubai.
United Kingdom - Cardiff
- The Welsh Affairs Office in Cardiff, part of the London-based United States Embassy. Includes a list of and links to various Welsh-American connections.
United Kingdom - Edinburgh
- Established 1798, it is among the oldest American diplomatic establishments. Includes a list of Scottish law firms willing to handle cases involving American citizens.
United Kingdom - London
- With links and comments on the full range of inter-governmental contacts, including defence and economic, as well as consular services.
United Nations - Geneva
- Permanent Mission in Geneva, including a Briefing Book that describes the more than 60 International Organizations in Geneva.
Uruguay - Montevideo
- Includes a consular section with advice on travel with pets, guidance on U.S. visa policy and procedures, and on non-Immigrant visas.
Vietnam - Hanoi
- United States Embassy in Hanoi. Includes information about consular matters, embassy location, visas, travel warnings, and political and economic affairs.
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City
- Includes advice for those wishing to adopt in Vietnam.
Yemen - Sana'a
- Information on U.S. policy, public affairs, visas and consular services for those interested in U.S.-Yemen relations.
Zambia - Lusaka
- Includes a CV of and comments from the ambassador.
Zimbabwe - Harare
- Has information on consular services, including American citizens services, immigrant and non-immigrant visas, and notarial services.
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10 Minute Solution: Dance It Off & Tone It Up Kit
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Great toning,February 18, 2009 ByThis review is from: 10 Minute Solution: Dance It Off & Tone It Up Kit (DVD)The toning work in this dvd is innovative and fun. Jennifer uses the resistance band in fun ways, and I love the way she works your abs in the standing routine. Much more fun than crunches! My only complaint is that the dance is very hard to follow, and I've pretty much given up trying. It's hip hop influenced, so if you're good at that, go for it. I'm 58, and I'm still trying to learn The Jerk.
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Great mixture of dance and toning,December 3, 2009 ByThis review is from: 10 Minute Solution: Dance It Off & Tone It Up Kit (DVD)"The Ten Minute Solution" is a great format because it really divides the five workouts into totally different styles which is imperative for not getting bored. I'm pretty good with dance choreography, but I could see a beginner having a really difficult time with this. I definitely recommend that you have some experience before trying this DVD.
The "Sexy Slim Down" is a little too slinky for my tastes, but not so sexy that I refuse to do it. It has a lot of fun moves, but I did feel that she didn't have to throw in a "take your clothes off" move. A fun and jazzy, cardio workout.
"High Energy Fat Burner" will really put you to the test as in it Jennifer throws really cardio movements at you pretty quickly. It's very old-school with ponies and surf moves thrown in. A lot of fun and the best workout on the DVD.
"Dancer's Abs" starts off really slow with some slow ab movements, but it gradually builds into a routine. It is NOT bellydancing. It is just movements that focus on the abs, although Jen does have one move she calls the "bellydance move." I use it as my warm-up as the first few minutes are really not cardio.
The "Upper Body Tone Up" uses moves that probably everyone except the true beginner are familiar with. Bicep curls, tricep kickbacks, and more is what you can expect. Doesn't really leave a burn, but I still think that it works my arms and chest.
"Buns & Thigh Sculpt" really doesn't just focus on those two areas, but rather your whole lower body. It is pretty basic, and it doesn't make me sore the next day, although I am sure that I am working my legs.
All in all, it is a fabulous workout with Jennifer Galardi that just has a couple of flaws like the fact that there are basically no warm-ups/cool-downs in the cardio segments. I loved it, though, and it's up there in my favorite workouts!
Just OK…,May 13, 2011 ByKrzyRiver (MI) –Amazon Verified Purchase(http://www.amazon.com/gp/community-help/amazon-verified-purchase/188-3630572-7653516', 'AmazonHelp', 'width=400,height=500,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,status=1′);return false; ">What's this?)This review is from: 10 Minute Solution: Dance It Off & Tone It Up Kit (DVD)I love Jennifer Galardi and 10 Minute Solutions, but I have mixed feelings about this one. The first dance is a nice cardio workout, but don't expect to have it down pat right from the start. I stumbled through many of the moves, but I got better each time. The second one is very energetic and fun, but too bouncy with how much weight I have on me. It's one I look forward to doing once I've gotten in a little better shape, and then I'll *really* melt the pounds off.
The ab routine is fun, but a little too fast for me. I have trouble doing Jennifer's quick isolating of the hips and rib cage, probably because of my weight. Had to slow it down a bit to really focus on my core. The first toning segment for the upper body really worked my arms out, but I didn't feel any sort of burn with the lower body segment. I grew frustrated, like I was just swinging my legs around for no reason. I prefer her lower body routing from Fat Blasting Dance Mix.
A nice addition to my ever expanding dance workout collection, something different for me, but not sure how often I'll go back to it…


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Moctezuma II (c. 1466 – June 1520) was the ninth ruler of Tenochtitlan, reigning from 1502 to 1520. The first contact between Indigenous civilizations of Mesoamerica and Europeans took place during his reign, and he was killed during the initial stages of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. During his reign the Aztec Empire reached its maximal size.
The portrayal of Moctezuma in history has mostly been colored by his role as ruler of a defeated nation.
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- Welcome to La Copa Inn Beach Hotel South Padre Island, Texas. Our beachside hotel across from Queen Isabella Causeway offers an affordable vacation experience in South Padre Island, with five-star resort amenities. We have Spacious Hotel Rooms all with balconies and most with ocean view. All of our rooms feature Tempur-Pedic® mattresses, HD Flat Screen TV with premium cable channels, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron and iron board, hair dryer and in-room safe. Other conveniences include complimentary High-speed Internet access and local calls. We have guest rooms for every taste, from standard king or queen beds to our three-room family suite. All rooms are nonsmoking. Our hotel offers an outdoor pool surrounded by a sundeck with a spa tub, chaise lounges, gazebos, and a walkway to the beach. Enjoy our Complementary Hot Full Breakfast buffet, featuring delicious "Belgian Waffles" and the most recent addition "Omelet Station." For your convenience we have complementary Wi-Fi High Speed Internet access available through the entire hotel. A staffed activities desk to assist in planning excursions, coordinate sports-equipment rentals, and sell discounted tickets. ... more less
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Four standard charts for the push-or-fold stage
In this article- The Push Chart - when everyone folded before you
- The Rebound Charts - when someone is already in the hand
The push-or-fold stage of a tournament is probably the most complex stage. When to go all-in, when to fold? Sooner or later you will inevitably be forced to take the time to look into the mathematical background of this stage: the Independent Chip Model (ICM). In order to make this easier our software cracks programmed the ICM Trainer, which will help give you a feeling for correct decisions.
You may however feel a bit disoriented in the face of such a complex subject as the ICM, and more straightforward guidelines might be helpful. This is why our SNG experts developed four charts in collaboration with Florian "Morgoth" Langmann, the 2006 German Champion. These charts will help you decide, whether you want to go all-in with your hand or not.
At lower limits, especially as a beginner, these charts will give you an edge against typical opponents. But longterm, they can't replace taking the time to learn about ICM and the theory behind it.
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Work at the intersection of microscopic scale and electromagnetic energy on projects that have sweeping societal applications and scientific implications. Researchers at Michigan Tech have worked to identify the rest mass of neutrinos, and are using lasers to analyze patient breath samples with hopes of detecting medical ailments like ulcers and cancers.
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Goodenough Island
Goodenough Island (Papua New Guinea)
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Location | Melanesia |
Coordinates | 9°22′S 150°16′E / 9.367°S 150.267°E |
Archipelago | D'Entrecasteaux Islands |
Area | 687 km2 (265 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 2,536 m (8,320 ft) |
Highest point | Mount Vineuo |
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Papua New Guinea
Goodenough Island in the Solomon Sea (identified as Morata on the earliest maps) is the westernmost of the three large islands of the D'Entrecasteaux Islands in Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea. It lies to the east of mainland New Guinea and south west of the Trobriand Islands.[1] It should not be confused with Goodenough's Island. It is roughly circular in shape, measuring 39 by 26 kilometres (24 by 16 mi) with an area of 687 square kilometres (265 sq mi) and a shoreline of 116 kilometres (72 mi). From a coastal belt varying in width from 2 to 10 kilometres (1.2 to 6.2 mi) in width, the island rises sharply to the summit of Mount Vineuo, 2,536 metres (8,320 ft) above sea level, making it one of the most precipitous islands in the world.[2]
Climate and vegetation[edit]
Like much of New Guinea, the climate is tropical with high temperatures and humidity throughout the year. The northwest monsoon season lasts from December to March and brings sudden rain squalls. From May to October southeasterly winds are cooler and more gentle. Tropical cyclones are infrequent. Rainfall varies between 1,520 mm and 2,540 mm per annum. Serious droughts occur once or twice a decade. Rushing streams with waterfalls drain water from the central mountain. Rain forest cloaks the higher elevations with secondary forest, grassland and native gardens on the lower slopes and coastal plains. Soils are acid.
The D'Entrecasteaux Islands have probably been inhabited for several thousand years, the people being related to mainland Papuans.[3] The archipelago was first sighted by the French mariner Joseph Antoine Bruni d' Entrecasteaux in 1792[4] but remained unexplored until 1874 when Captain John Moresby, commanding HMS Basilisk, landed on the westernmost island and named it after a British naval colleague, Commodore James Graham Goodenough.
The impact of western culture after Moresby's visit and before World War II was limited to missionaries, ethnographers and traders seeking whales, pearls or gold. In 1888 William MacGregor visited the island in his role as administrator of the newly proclaimed British New Guinea. In 1891 the Methodist Church of Australia established a mission station on Dobu Island (between Ferguson and Normanby Islands) under the direction of William Bromilow. From there mission stations were established in strategic centres in the D'Entrecasteaux and Trobriand islands and the Louisiade Archipelago.[5] In particular, in 1898 a mission station was established in Bwaidoga, Mud Bay, Goodenough Island. By that time traders had already created a regular demand for steel tools, cloth, and twist tobacco and the Dobu mission was recruiting natives to work in gold mines and copra plantations. These activities, and indeed the farming and hunting activities of the traditional people, were confined to localised areas on the fringing plains of the island. The mountainous interior remained entirely unknown and unpopulated above 1,100 m.
World War II[edit]
On 25 August 1942, a Japanese convoy of seven motorised landing craft (MLC) with 353 marines of 5th Sasebo Special Naval Landing Force stopped to rest at the south end of Goodenough Island. They were led by Commander Tsukioka and were bound for Taupota and participation in the Battle of Milne Bay. They became stranded when their MLCs were destroyed by No. 75 Squadron RAAF Kittyhawks.[6]
On 22 October 1942 the Australian warships HMAS Stuart and HMAS Arunta disembarked 640 soldiers consisting of the Australian 2/12th Battalion, of the 18th Brigade from Milne Bay.[6] They landed on both sides of the island's southern tip during the night. Intense fighting occurred during 23 October and during the night a successful rescue mission evacuated about 250 Japanese soldiers by submarine to Fergusson Island, where they were taken by cruiser to Rabaul.[6] The remaining Japanese defenders were mopped up and the island declared secured by 27 October.[6]
The occupation force remained on the island until 28 December 1942. During that time they used deception and camouflage to make the Japanese believe that a brigade sized force was occupying the island. They fabricated a 'ghost force' of dummy structures, including a hospital, anti-aircraft guns constructed of logs pointed at the sky, and barricades of jungle vines which looked like barbed wire. They also lit fires to appear as cooking fires for large numbers of soldiers, and sent messages consistent with what a brigade of soldiers would be expected to send.[7]
During that time an American airfield engineer reported that a temporary airfield could be constructed for emergency use on the site of an existing mission airstrip on the north eastern plain near Vivigani. He also recommended that a permanent 6,000-foot-long (1,800 m) airstrip be constructed.[8]
The Fifth Air Force directed the RAAF's No. 9 Group to attack enemy bases in New Britain. To facilitate this, General Headquarters Operations Instructions No.31, dated 11th, 1943, set out that Goodenough Island, which was garrisoned by an Australian infantry battalion group with attached service groups and two Radar stations, was to be reinforced and prepared as an air force operating base with two landing strips, one for fighters and the other capable of handling heavy bombers. The fighter strip was available on 15 June. By the end of July there were 3,614 RAAF personnel on the island.[9] The bomber strip was completed on 20 October,[10] although it is recorded that the first offensive use of the airfield was on 17 May by Beauforts of No. 100 Squadron RAAF.
As a part of Operation Cartwheel, Vivigani Airfield became an important staging point for Australian and American operations in the South West Pacific Area, an objective of which was to attack Rabaul in New Britain, the stronghold of Imperial Japanese forces.
RAAF Units active on Goodenough Island[11][edit]
Squadron | Aircraft |
6 General reconnaissance/Bomber Squadron | Hudson Beaufort |
8 Bomber Squadron | Beaufort |
22 Bomber Squadron | Boston |
30 Attack Squadron | Beaufighter |
75 Fighter Squadron | Kittyhawk |
76 Fighter Squadron | Kittyhawk |
77 Fighter Squadron | Kittyhawk |
79 Fighter Squadron | Spitfire |
100 Bomber squadron | Beaufort |
8 Communication Unit | Tiger Moth, Boomerang, Dornier Do 24, Vengeance, Walrus, Catalina, Beaufort, Beaufreighter, Beaufighter |
RAAF Logistics Units Active on Goodenough Island[12][edit]
Squadron |
4 Mobile Works Squadron. (Renamed 4 Airfield Construction Squadron July 1944) |
5 Mobile Works Squadron. (Renamed 5 Airfield Construction Squadron July 1944) |
7 Mobile Works Squadron. (Renamed 7 Airfield Construction Squadron July 1944) |
26 Air Stores Park |
16 Stores Unit. (Renamed 6 Stores and Shipping Unit April 1943) |
7 Transportation and Movements Office |
26 Repair and Salvage Unit |
2 Medical Receiving Station |
6 Medical Receiving Station |
The four languages of Goodenough (Bwaidoka, Iduna, Diodio, and Buduna or Wataluma) belong to the Milne Bay Family of Austronesian languages. The dominant language, Bwaidoka, was adopted as a lingua franca by the Wesleyan (Methodist) Mission at the turn of the century. At the 2000 census the population was 20,814.[13]
List of villages working clockwise around Goodenough Island starting at Vivigani Airfield on the northeast coastal plain, as shown in Google Earth.
- Vivigani (this is not an actual village per se, although there are several in the vicinity of the airstrip)
- Bolubolu (the administrative centre)
- Wailagi (United Church mission station and 1–6 Elementary School)
- Kilia
- Lauwela
- Auwale
- Debenefue
- Diodio
- Tatala
- Waibula
- Ufaufa
- Wataluma Mission and Plantation
- Ulaluya Mission
Protected area[edit]
The Oi Mada Wara Wildlife Management Area in the centre of the island has an area of 22,840 hectares (56,400 acres). It provides a critical landscape function with a relatively high number of endemic, endangered and vulnerable species. The small Black Dorcopsis (Dorcopsis atrata), the only wallaby known to be endemic to a Pacific island, is endangered and needs careful management.[14] Another species, the Agile Wallaby (Macropus agilis), was abundant but can not be found today.[15]
See also[edit]
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ [3]
- ^ Bruni d'Entrecasteaux
- ^ [4]
- ^ a b c d Dunn, Richard L. "September 11th, 1942 – The Rest of the Story". http://www.j-aircraft.com. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ^ Elias, Ann,"'Camouflage Australia: Art, Nature, Science and War'".(Sydney: "Sydney University Press"., 2011), pp. xix, 155-162.
- ^ http://www.pacificwrecks.com/airfields/png/vivigani/index.html
- ^ http://www.awm.gov.au/cms_images/histories/27/chapters/02.pdf
- ^ http://raafacs.homestead.com/5acsgoodenough.html
- ^ http://ajrp.awm.gov.au/AJRP/remember.nsf/709e228818bdf765ca256a9a001dad4d/e3366413732a55fcca256b5a0018e722?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,goodenough
- ^ http://ajrp.awm.gov.au/AJRP/remember.nsf/709e228818bdf765ca256a9a001dad4d/733fe68936726620ca256b5a001955cc?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,goodenough
- ^ http://www.pngbd.com/travel/tourism_guide_tpa/index.php
- ^ Australasian Marsupial & Monotreme Specialist Group (1996). Dorcopsis atrata. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
- ^ [5]
- "Goodenough Island". UN system-wide Earthwatch website.
- Jenness M.A. and Rev. A. Ballantyne. (1920) The Northern D'Entrecasteaux, Oxford University Press.
- Pacific Wrecks website
- University of New South Wales News
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This month's art theme is John Carter of Mars, which is currently being turned into a film by Wall-E director Andrew Stanton. In a nutshell, it's a swashbuckling space opera featuring a southern gentleman, four-armed green aliens, and a super hot Martian princess.
To enter, simply email me your John Carter of Mars-inspired work of art by 8:00 p.m. California time on Sunday January 31, 2010. Drawings, custom toys, sculptures, and photographs are all welcome. The best creation will win a $100 Threadless store credit. And I will also give a $25 store credit to one randomly chosen participant. You may send as many entries as you'd like, and this contest is open regardless of where you live. No nudity, please.
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Pulp-style art by Erik Evans for Pixar.
Two of four custom action figures by Bruce Ross.
John vs. the Tharks by Adam Moore.
John vs. the Savage Apes of Mars by Frank Frazetta.
Llana of Gathol by John Coleman Burroughs.
Animated test for a 1930's-era production.
You'll find much more John Carter art here, and some video from the abandoned Paramount production here.
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Mint and melon cheesecake
Author Notes: Cheesecake in glass!!!! - pica91
Serves 4
- 100gr digestive biscuits
- 50gr amalgamate butter
- canella
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 300gr philadelphia cheese
- 150ml whipped cream
- 150gr sugar
- 1/2 lemon
- 20 mint foils
- 300gr melon
- 100gr sugar
- 6gr isinglass
- Biscuits: Triturate biscuits. Add brown sugar, butter and canella. Put the pudding in 4 glasses and put its in the fridge for 10 min.
- Cheese: Mix cheese with 150gr of sugar, lemon juice and minced mint. Add whipped cream. Put the puddig in the glasses. Put in the fridge for 1h.
- Melon: Beat melon with 100gr of sugar. Put the isinglass in cold water for 10 min. Filter melon juice in a kettle. Warm up it and add drain isinglass. Let cool it and add it on the glasses. Serv cheesecake very cold with mint foils and melon. Keen appetite!!!! :-)


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Zone 6 brick boy watch me score a hundred,
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DT player I bought a blue aston,
Zone season bricks go up through the attic,
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Addicted to ballin kush and bad bitches,
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I took whole mill and I spent it on a crib,
Im in the hood passin kids hundred dollar bills,
Kentez you better tell these pussy niggas what it is,
Before i make cash show these niggas what it is,(cash)
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72' chevy caprice is a slam dunk,
Mossberg sawed off call that shit a double boom,
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Airmax airbubble cost me 150,
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23 inch davins sitin on a bentley,
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Sportscenter bitch made highlight of the century,
Came to the club wit a chain worth a milli,
Take it to the paint jump gucci shoot a 3,(I will)
Waitin on gucci you be waitin for a week,
Take it to the paint jump gucci gucci shoot a 3,(swishy)
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36 Oz and the inner tube a baggy,
54 Oz thats a brick and a halfy,
So much money put my stacks in a baggy,
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08' bently money taller than nowitzki,
Kimba mitumba or oprah winfrey,
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So how long has Mark McMorris been famous for? Because I only heard of him after he won gold in slopestyle and beat Shaun White.
My sponsored snowboard friend said he rode with that guy and knows him pretty well when he talked to me about some of his snowboard friends going to xgames and he mentioned McMorris. Is McMorris going to be the next high profile boarder like Shaun White is in slopestyle? Because his run was perfect/flawless doing some of the most difficult tricks. It looked as good as Shaun White's run in the half pipe. And there was also that 14 year old Japanese boy who won second after Shaun White in half pipe, which is amazing especially already beating alot of people older than he is. But yeah thoughts on McMorris? Last edited by JetFalcon; 02-15-2013 at 04:59 PM. |
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I think I first heard of him last year at TR's Supernatural event. I'm always late to the game with these guys.
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Sheesh, I've seen that how many times and didn't notice he was in it.
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I heard about him because I got confused with him and Danny Davis (must be the alliteration in their names). I saw a Danny Davis clip and really liked his style. A while later went to Burton's website and thought it was Mark McMorris and checked out his videos, but it wasn't the same guy.
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Japan's Spur magazine's October issue featured a pretty spread showcasing Dolce&Gabbana's Baroque inspired FW13 collection.
Japanese Media "Spurs" on the Baroque trend
Spur Magazine is a Japanese glossy which describe itself as "The intellectual fashion magazine". Aimed at late teens through to women into their 30s, Spur has a strong Japanese imprint, with a slightly more edgy side, less Vogue Nippon more Dazed and Confused.
In a six page spread, stylist Fusae Hamada chose the most iconic looks from the Dolce&Gabbana FW13 collection to illustrate the Baroque fashion.
Photographer Makoto Nakagawa shoots the cloche on a dark olive green background, which further serves to illustrate the 18th century feel. Dark backgrounds became increasingly customary in visual art during the baroque period.
The selection is varied and encompasses the main themes of the collection. The cross stitched lace corset with mating culottes is the lynchpin of the shoot, and the favourite, as it starts off the spread and sets the mood perfectly.
A range of other themse are explored, from the traditional Sicilian, with the caped blouse and lace pencil skirt, to the new fabrics used in the collection, such as the laser cut organza dress with floral applications.
Two show stopping pieces are of course included, the embroidered cape coat which opened the show, and Swide's personal favourite (and Emma Stone's) rose needlepoint embroidered lace dress.
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The Proper Fabric

What type of fabric should I use when I replace cabin interior cushions?

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For interior cushions, it's wise to stick with fabrics that are 100-percent synthetic. These fabrics will offer the best resistance to wear, stain, mildew, and rot. Sunbrella makes a wide range of interior fabrics that stand up well to boat life. Some of these are textured, and some are patterned. Stay away from using their exterior solid color fabrics for interior use since they tend to show dirt and hair, along with water and sweat stains.

We can personally attest to the extreme durability and long life of the synthetic velvet-type fabrics with pin dots in them. We've had these for years, and the cushions still look great. Many boat manufacturers use these fabrics as a standard choice for cushions.

Sometimes you see boats with real leather cushions. Leather is very durable and looks great, but is very expensive. Aboard our last boat, we had a synthetic leather material called Ultra Leather. This looked and felt wonderful, was absolutely stain-resistant, but failed a little in areas of wear, like behind your legs where it puckered. And then there were a few spots that the cats claws managed to nick. We do know, however, several cruisers who are very pleased with Ultrasuede on their interior cushions.

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I have decided that I deserve and tea an treat morning! This smooth malty Assam paired with a dark chocolate cookie. The flavours of the cookie really bring out the sweetness and chocolate notes in this lovely Assam!
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The Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future (BRC) was formed by the Secretary of Energy at the request of the President to conduct a comprehensive review of policies for managing the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle and recommend a new strategy. It was cochaired by Rep. Lee H. Hamilton and Gen. Brent Scowcroft. Other Commissioners were Mr. Mark H. Ayers, the Hon. Vicky A. Bailey, Dr. Albert Carnesale, Sen. Pete Domenici, Ms. Susan Eisenhower, Sen. Chuck Hagel, Mr. Jonathan Lash, Dr. Allison M. Macfarlane, Dr. Richard A. Meserve, Dr. Ernest J. Moniz, Dr. Per Peterson, Mr. John Rowe, and Rep. Phil Sharp.
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The online part of the store is pretty good, they have a deal worked out with a business in Louisiana, Buds never even sees the guns, they just sell and get to keep a percentage. Their local store however is a joke, they treat everyone as an idiot, they couldn't care less if you buy anything or not and they have a " no firearms" sign on the door... Yeah, a gun shop is a GFZ I avoid them like the plague.
Bud's is the best.
I hate going to buds. Sure good online business. **** service in shop. Rude employees. I had ONE good experience there in 20+ visits. That was at the range. They jacked prices up a bit in store. But so did everyone else. I take my business to a local store down the road these days.
Oh dern.... Revelation 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
I just simply boycott buds all together now! They are just rude, but also it gripes my a$$ they are a GFZ as was stated! But what pushed me over the edge was two months ago, a buddy I work with and I went there cause he was looking for 9mm! He is new to firearms and didnt know, but as I was looking elsewhere, they sold him 2 boxes of 50 tulammo for $54.00 I sh!t you not!!!! He asked me if I would buy 2 for him, and i said sure, until I found out what they charged him! I told them they were outta there f**king minds and I would never shop there again! Price gouging bastards!


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------------------------------------------------------------ C-E-N-T-E-R-L-I-N-E-S ------------------------------------------------------------ #245 Wednesday, January 20, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------ CenterLines is the bi-weekly e-newsletter of the National Center for Bicycling & Walking. CenterLines is our way of quickly delivering news and information you can use to create more walkable and bicycle-friendly communities. T-H-E--N-A-T-I-O-N-A-L-&-I-N-T-E-R-N-A-T-I-O-N-A-L--S-C-E-N-E R-E-G-I-O-N-A-L and L-O-C-A-L--A-C-T-I-O-N-S T-H-E--R-E-S-E-A-R-C-H--B-E-A-T N-E-W-S--S-E-C-T-I-O-N-S THE NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL SCENE PRO WALK / PRO BIKE® 2010 CALL FOR PROPOSALS -> The National Center for Bicycling & Walking is pleased to announce a call for proposals to present at the 16th biennial Pro Walk / Pro Bike® Conference in Chattanooga, on September 13-17, 2010. Proposal submissions are now being accepted through the on-line submission form at: http://www.bikewalk.org/2010conference/submissions.php The conference theme is "Bringing Livable Communities and Regions to Scale." "I can sense momentum building towards our September conference in Chattanooga," said Sharon Roerty, Executive Director of NCBW. She added, "we couldn't ask for a more timely topic: livability at the regional level. Judging by the number of calls to our office about Pro Walk / Pro Bike®2010, people seem to be especially excited for this conference. We believe our focus on change at the regional level has captured people's attention with the next federal transportation bill (seemingly) stalled, and lots of bike-ped innovation happening in cities like New York City, Boston, Washington DC, and Nashville-where we just attended a school siting conference. These cities and MPOs are not content to wait around for a new federal transportation bill; they are planning for livability and active transportation on their own. Even better, they are making the infrastructure investments on their own." Coming editions of CenterLines will highlight critical topics for conference proposals including: Best Practices in Active Transportation; Sustainable Development and Livable Communities; Equity and Social Justice; Safe Routes to School; Communications and Outreach; the Basics or "Bike-Ped 101;" and Advance Planning and Evaluation Methods. In this issue we highlight the "Equity and Social Justice" topic. Equity and Social Justice Submitting a proposal If you are interested in being a high visibility conference sponsor please contact <firstname.lastname@example.com> WILL MRS. OBAMA FOCUS ON SAFE ROUTES EFFORTS? -> In a Jan. 19th BikePortland blog, editor Jonathan Maus wrote, "America has a long legacy of First Ladies who have used their diplomatic profile to further specific causes, so I was very pleased to learn that Michelle Obama's focus would be obesity. Anyone who has spent time in the bike advocacy world knows that the obesity epidemic is often thrown around as a key reason why our country needs to put a higher priority on biking." "So, is the First Lady's focus on obesity and 'healthy families' something to get excited about? I put that question to the State Network Director of the Safe Routes National Partnership, Robert Ping. Ping works out of an office in North Portland and is the former Safe Routes to School coordinator for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance..." Source: http://tinyurl.com/ybby4fj THE "ENHANCING LIVABILITY FOR ALL AMERICANS ACT OF 2009" -> According to the January America Walks E-Newsletter, "The Enhancing Livability for All Americans Act of 2009 (H.R. 4287), introduced last month by U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN9) would move the newly created Office of Livability from Federal Highways to the office of the Secretary of Transportation." "Supported by both Secretary LaHood and advocates for pedestrians and cyclists, this bill proposes competitive grant programs for multimodal transportation planning and projects, disseminates best practices on complete streets and similar strategies and authorizes $750 million per year for this work." "America Walks supports the goals of H.R. 4287 and encourages you to contact your representative today to express your support. H.R. 4287 will encourage walkable communities, provide money for planning and projects that support walking and become a clearing house for Complete Streets best practices. After decades of steering research and project money to motor vehicles, H.R. 4287 would move us toward livable communities and their pedestrian environment..." For links and details, go to: http://tinyurl.com/yaqwkg5 WHY IS CONGRESS STALLING ON TRANS. BILL? -> In a Jan. 16th Citiwire.net article, Neal Peirce wrote, "Most everyone agrees that efficient roads, rails and air service are vital for our economy and our quality of life. Most of us see that without them, America will have a hard time competing against rising powers worldwide. So why is Congress stalling? Representatives and senators know well that the federal transportation program expired last September. They keep passing temporary extensions without facing up to core issues-for example the federal gas tax stuck at 18.4 cents a gallon, unchanged for 17 years, despite escalating asphalt and concrete prices." "And why do we keep on paving over more and more of our landscape instead of embracing a 'fix it first' strategy? Can't we make our roads and transit investments match our housing choices in a 'post-sprawl' era? Why aren't regions being told that they had better link roads, rail and available air service for a smarter 'intermodal' future? The easy answer is always that Congress is too busy with the health bill and other crowded agendas. Bridges aren't collapsing very often. Road congestion is bothersome, but we have little faith in expanded roadways either..." Source: http://tinyurl.com/ycsn2dv MARCH 9-10 NATIONAL BIKE SUMMIT COMING FAST! -> According to a Jan. 11th news from the League of American Bicyclists, "Programming for the National Bike Summit is shaping up nicely. We are happy to have Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), as well as Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff, confirmed for the Opening Plenary on Wednesday, March 10. Celebrated TV host, Mark Fenton of the new Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series, America Walking, will also be joining us. Finally, although not yet confirmed, we are hoping to have the new National Park Service Director, Jon Jarvis, join us. we have added three additional breakout sessions this year for a total of 18..." Go to: http://tinyurl.com/y873gkl RWJF CHILD OBESITY CAMPAIGN TO REACH 50 COMMUNITIES -> According to a Jan. 12th news release, "Fifty communities across the country are part of a landmark $33 million program by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic through local initiatives to improve access to affordable healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity for children and families." "Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities is the Foundation's single largest investment in community-based solutions to the epidemic. The nine leading sites that were announced in late 2008 are now joined by 41 additional sites. Together, they represent more than half of the states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. More than a third are in the South, the region with the country's highest prevalence of obesity..." Source: http://tinyurl.com/yatng5a IS U.S. LOVE AFFAIR WITH CAR COMING TO END? -> According to a Jan. 12th Earth Policy Institute news release, "Between 1950 and 2008 more cars were added to our roads virtually every year as the total fleet expanded steadily from 49 million to 250 million vehicles. In 2009, however, 14 million cars were scrapped while only 10 million cars were sold, shrinking the fleet by 4 million vehicles, or nearly 2 percent. With record numbers of cars set to reach retirement age between now and 2020, the fleet could shrink by some 10 percent, dropping from the all-time high of 250 million in 2008 to 225 million in 2020." "The United States, with 246 million motor vehicles and 209 million licensed drivers, is facing market saturation. With 5 vehicles for every 4 drivers, the 4-million-vehicle contraction in the U.S. fleet in 2009 does not come as a great surprise. In a largely rural society, more cars provided mobility, but in a society that is now over 80 percent urban, more cars provide immobility." "A combination of driver frustration and the soaring congestion costs associated with wasted time and fuel are leading to a cultural shift that is reducing the role of the automobile as people turn to alternatives. Almost every major U.S. city is either building new light rail or express bus systems, or expanding and upgrading existing ones to reduce dependence on cars. The peak fleet may now be behind us..." Source: http://tinyurl.com/y9lux4d LONDON TO GET FREE BIKE SCHEME -> According to the Jan. 13th Life Cycle News, "London's free bike rental programme is on schedule for a summer launch. The scheme will make 6,000 bikes available from 400 special docking stations throughout the capital. Users will pay an access fee to join, on a daily, weekly or yearly basis. The first half hour of cycling will be free of charge. The scheme is predicted to generate 40,000 more cycle journeys a day in central London." Source: http://tinyurl.com/yd8pb6u For more info, go to: http://tinyurl.com/y8eevvr SMART COAST GROUP PUSHES 'COMPLETE STREETS' IN MOBILE (AL) ->According to a Jan. 17th Press-Register article, "A proposal to make streets like Azalea and Cottage Hill roads more friendly to bikers and pedestrians garnered support from Mobile City Council members at a Tuesday meeting. The Fairhope-based group Smart Coast asked council members to consider adopting a resolution to support what it termed 'complete streets.' The resolution wouldn't require any immediate action or money, said Wendy Allen, a Smart Coast official and former Baldwin County commissioner. It would be more like a mission statement, she said, so that whenever the city builds or repaves a road, it considers the needs of pedestrians, bikers and public transit as well as cars." "'All citizens need to be able to access roads safely and conveniently; this is one of the goals of our Healthy Coastal Connection Project,' Allen said. For example, she said, Azalea Road is a five-lane highway right now. It has sidewalks alongside it, but it's difficult to cross. In December, an 11-year-old boy was hit by a sedan while trying to cross the road on his way to Fonde Elementary School. Azalea should be put on a 'road diet,' Allen said. The city could install bike lanes on the side and plant grass in the median, so people have a place to stop halfway across it, she said. The narrower lanes forced by the bike paths will make drivers slow down, she said..." Source: http://tinyurl.com/yct7xnm TATE COUNTY (MS) GETS PIECE OF RWJF GRANT -> According to a Jan. 19th Democrat article, "Many in Mississippi hope to help reverse our state's status as the unhealthiest in the nation, and now Tate County is included in a group receiving some help to accomplish that goal. The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi has been awarded a $360,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to improve opportunities for physical activity and access to affordable healthy foods for children and families in DeSoto, Marshall and Tate Counties." "Based on a rigorous selection process that drew more than 500 proposals from across the country, the tri-county area is one of 41 sites selected for the RWJF Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities initiative. With Mississippi having the highest prevalence of childhood obesity in the country, Partners & Pathways for Healthy Communities will focus on the tri-county area that encompasses the Upper Coldwater River Watershed..." Source: http://tinyurl.com/y9sa8hl WOOD RIVER VALLEY (ID) GROUP GETS PEOPLE OUT OF CARS -> According to a Jan. 20th Mountain Express article, "Parents can feel more comfortable about their children biking or walking to school these days, at least in places where wide new sidewalks have been constructed through the federally funded Safe Routes to School program. Using the program, Mountain Rides Transportation Authority has completed four Safe Routes to School projects in the past two years, has two others it hopes to fund soon and has long-range plans for even more Safe Routes to School projects." "Danielle Travers, Mountain Rides bike and pedestrian coordinator, said the Safe Routes to School program is part of a larger Mountain Rides strategy to 'get people out of their cars and either on the bus, the bike or on foot.' However, at many city locations in the Wood River Valley, sidewalks are nonexistent, Travers said, and many parents aren't comfortable about letting their young students bike or walk to school along routes that might be less than safe." Source: http://tinyurl.com/ydy8xy6 TEXAS TRAILS & ACTIVE TRANS CONFERENCE FEB 3-6, 2010 -> According to a Jan. 19th Bike Texas news release, "Whether it's getting to work or getting to school, the 16th annual Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference will bring renowned experts together to discuss how transportation policies affect numerous aspects of personal and public life." "Scheduled speakers from a variety of backgrounds will lend their expertise to the discussion. Mark Fenton, the author 'The Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness,' will share practical and entertaining lessons for everyday commuting from his attempt to hike the 218-mile John Muir Trail in just five days." "Keynote Speaker and Rutgers University professor John Pucher will share his research from the great cycling cities of the world, from Copenhagen to Portland. Pucher answers the question, 'How can cycling be made so safe and convenient that almost everyone feels comfortable and safe cycling?' Robert Searns, chair of American Trails, will also present..." For more info, contact Robin Stallings, (512) 694-9158, <firstname.lastname@example.com>; John Rath, (817) 488-3489, <email@example.com> or visit: http://tinyurl.com/yecvs42 MISSOURI PICKED FOR SRTS STATE NETWORK -> According to a Jan. 18th infoZine article, "The Missouri Foundation for Bicycling and Walking recently secured a grant to create a Missouri Safe Routes to School Network. The network will bring together organizations, agencies and officials across Missouri to increase physical activity among students by removing barriers to walking and bicycling to school. The network will complement Safe Routes to School grants administered by the Missouri Department of Transportation." "'The Safe Routes to School program makes bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative,' said John Schaefer, MoDOT Safe Routes to School Coordinator. 'By encouraging more students to walk, wheel or bike to school, we encourage a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age.'...The Missouri network will work to ensure that federal SRTS funds are spent on quality projects and leverage additional state resources for SRTS initiatives..." Source: http://tinyurl.com/yexagot LAWRENCE (KS) SURVEY SHOWS TRAIL PROJECTS POPULAR -> According to a Dec. 18th Journal-World article, the city's Parks and Recreation Department administered a survey during a series of three public meetings in October and November, and on the department's Web site. Among the projects receiving a large number of votes were: "A new trail in northwest Lawrence to connect Kansas Highway 10 to Kasold Drive, following a route along Baldwin Creek; a new trail in west Lawrence to connect Clinton Parkway, Bob Billings Parkway and Sixth Street and a new trail in southeast Lawrence to connect a trail at 29th Street with Prairie Park." Source: http://tinyurl.com/yavbat2 MARIN C0. (CA) SRTS PROGRAM GETS $175K GRANT -> According to the Winter issue of the Marin County (CA) Bicycle Coalition Pedal Press, "While world leaders debate agreements to lower global carbon emissions, parents in Marin will be able to act locally, while benefiting their schools with an infusion of cash. Marin County Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) has received a $175,000 grant from the Marin Community Foundation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the number of students taking green trips to school by walking, biking, carpooling or using bus transit." "The Greenways to School challenge will award $500 to $2000 to the schools that show the greatest increase in green trips to school by the end of the year. In addition, this spring each participating school will be asked to run the "Go for the Green" classroom competition in which students will track their green trips by placing leaves on a tree poster in their classroom. The class in each school that posts the most leaves will also win a cash award..." Source: http://tinyurl.com/ykooyz6 IS GLENDALE (CA) MOST UNSAFE CITY FOR PEDESTRIANS 65+? -> According to a Jan. 15th News Press article, "A hit-and-run death in the first week of the new year underscored Glendale's troubled pedestrian safety record that has left nearly 30 dead and more than 1,000 injured in the past decade, leaving a scar on the city's otherwise enviable public safety record. Glendale has consistently ranked at the bottom among comparable cities when it comes to pedestrian-related collisions, according the California Office of Traffic Safety. For eight consecutive years, Glendale was the most unsafe city for pedestrians 65 or older, according to the agency, a ranking that improved slightly in 2008 to second-worst." "Even in the relatively good years, Glendale has never managed to get out of the bottom 10 in terms of pedestrian safety for a city with a population of 100,001 to 250,000. In the past decade, 28 pedestrians were killed in collisions, and another 1,075 were injured in crashes, according to the Glendale Police Department. The worst year was 2003, in which five pedestrians were killed by vehicles. In 2007, 126 pedestrians were injured, and four were killed, according to the department..." Source: http://tinyurl.com/ycvkg86 THE HIDDEN BENEFITS OF EXERCISE -> According to a Jan. 5th Wall Street Journal article, "Physical activity has long been known to bestow such benefits as helping to maintain a healthy weight and reduce stress, not to mention tightening those abs. Now, a growing body of research is showing that regular exercise-as simple as a brisk 30- to 45-minute walk five times a week-can boost the body's immune system, increasing the circulation of natural killer cells that fight off viruses and bacteria. And exercise has been shown to improve the body's response to the influenza vaccine, making it more effective at keeping the virus at bay." "'No pill or nutritional supplement has the power of near-daily moderate activity in lowering the number of sick days people take,' says David Nieman, director of Appalachian State University's Human Performance Lab in Kannapolis, N.C. Dr. Nieman has conducted several randomized controlled studies showing that people who walked briskly for 45 minutes, five days a week over 12 to 15 weeks had fewer and less severe upper respiratory tract infections, such as colds and flu. These subjects reduced their number of sick days 25% to 50% compared with sedentary control subjects, he says..." Source: http://tinyurl.com/y9r9a6s MOBILE PHONE USE WHILE CYCLING: INCIDENCE AND EFFECTS ON BEHAVIOUR AND SAFETY Article by de Waard, Schepers, Ormel, and Brookhuis; Ergonomics, Volume 53, Issue 1 January 2010, pages 30-42. Abstract: "The effects of mobile phone use on cycling behaviour were studied. In study 1, the prevalence of mobile phone use while cycling was assessed. In Groningen 2.2% of cyclists were observed talking on their phone and 0.6% were text messaging or entering a phone number. In study 2, accident-involved cyclists responded to a questionnaire. Only 0.5% stated that they were using their phone at the time of the accident. In study 3, participants used a phone while cycling." "The content of the conversation was manipulated and participants also had to enter a text message. Data were compared with just cycling and cycling while listening to music. Telephoning coincided with reduced speed, reduced peripheral vision performance and increased risk and mental effort ratings. Text messaging had the largest negative impact on cycling performance. Higher mental workload and lower speed may account for the relatively low number of people calling involved in accidents." Source: http://tinyurl.com/ylysomt APHA ANNUAL MTG. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS -> According to the Jan. 14th Call for Abstracts, "The [American Pubic Health Association] Physical Activity Special Primary Interest Group (PA SPIG) invites students, educators, researchers, health professionals, advocates, and community members to submit abstracts for the APHA 138th Annual Meeting to be held November 6-10, 2010 in Denver, CO. We are seeking papers, posters, and sessions that address physical activity and public health topics, with particular emphasis on research, practice, and policy." "The theme of the 2010 APHA meeting is 'Social Justice: A Public Health Imperative.' Reducing social inequalities in access to programs, policies, and places for physical activity is critical to eliminating chronic disease and other health disparities. An important step is to identify socioeconomic, racial/ethnic, cultural, geographic, and social barriers to active living in children, families, and other groups. Also necessary is the development of physical activity interventions that address disparities in at-risk and underrepresented communities. Abstracts that reflect the theme of social justice are particularly encouraged..." Submission Deadline: Feb. 1, 2010 Source: http://tinyurl.com/yaaguoj Via Physical Activity and Public Health On-Line Network: http://tinyurl.com/cyk97p -> "In the UK, the Postal service runs around 40,000 bikes, and a 7 year renewal cycle means that about 6000-7000 bikes are replaced every year. Many go out to Africa through various routes. The French postal service also uses sturdy cargo carrying bikes -- what happens with their renewal programme?..." -> "In a study of European urban adults, residents of areas with the highest levels of greenery were three times as likely to be physically active and 40 percent less likely to be overweight or obese, than those living in the least green settings." AND NOW, FOR SOMETHING THING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT... CALM TRAFFIC BEFORE TRAFFIC CALMING A film taken from a streetcar traveling down Market Street in San Francisco in 1906, a few days before the earthquake/fire destroyed the area. "It's worth taking 7 minutes of your life to watch (but one or two minutes is good enough) ... no paved roads, no driving rules, no traffic lights, no pedestrian crosswalks. But it all works because the pace is slower." -- John Cinatl Source: http://tinyurl.com/yaowqod THE BIKE TREE: THE 21ST-CENTURY CYCLE SHED "Illegal parking of bicycles in Japanese cities is a major problem. But one company has come up with an ingenious and elegant solution..." 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In Reply to: Instant Gratification posted by Amanda on November 9, 2007 at 8:21 pm:
Hi Amanda All change, even if its for the good, takes time and a chance to adapt to the new way. Fortunately, this change is for the good and the process of change that you go through, will produce enormous health benefits. One of the differences in this way of eating that many people do not realize is that the calorie density of the foods is much much lower, so though they may be eating the same volume, they are getting in much less calories. That is why you may feel hungry and of course, if you are, than you should eat more, knowing you are eating healthier foods. It may take more than a few carrot sticks to satisfy you, so dont be afraid to consume more healthy food. Many people are under the false perception that eating well and healthy means eating very little and tiny portions. Starvation is not a good thing. :) While many packaged products are not healthy and that is disappointing, the good news is there are those that are, and in addition, there are so many wonderful natural foods that are delicious. In addition, there are many recipes that are very simple, that you can make up to have, and also make extra, so you can keep around, so when you are hungry, there is healthy food around. While, there will be lots more added over time, there are some basic recipes at my website. The shopping lists will be going up soon also. In addition, Dr Fuhrman and Dr McDougall and Dr Goldhammer have some great cookbooks that follow the same principles. In Health


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Former AFN member Evan Mahaney provided the following link. It was one of his favorite research web sites. It has links to about everything you could want. Poppa Sterby's Search Page |
Marketing |
Building Brands is a resource for marketers. It features articles on branding, a "Did You Know?" feature about marketing, book reviews, and links to other on-line marketing resources. You can find it at www.BuildingBrands.com. |
Community |
MAIN (Mountain Area Information Network) is a community-based non-profit resource that provides affordable internet access. Check out their web site at www.main.nc.us for its wealth of information about the area it serves and its web services including free web sites for non-profits. AshevilleUSA (Just Asheville) is a web site that provides all kinds of information about the greater Asheville area. It has listings for art, business, entertainment, lodging, restaurants, things to do and more. Go to www.AshevilleUSA.com. The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce has a web site (www.ashevillechamber.org) that provides information about the area primarily of interest to visitors and newcomers. It also has a listing of chamber members and upcoming chamber events. Go North Carolina: a statewide directory of information, products and services. |
Other |
If you know of any other web sites that you would like to share with other AFN members or if any of the above links are no longer available please contact Bob Boeberitz at firstname.lastname@example.com |
Coordinators |
Web Site by Bob Boeberitz Design. Send comments to: firstname.lastname@example.com |


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Queen Villa
Our popular Queen Villas have two bedrooms, a master bedroom with queen bed and two single beds in the second room. They have a bathroom with hairdryer, self contained kitchen with oven and full size fridge/freezer, dining table and lounge, flat screen TV & DVD, air conditioning and furnished deck with parking alongside.
Cabin sleeps up to 4
Maximum of 4 adult(s)
Maximum of 3 children
2 Bedroom/s
1 Bathroom/s
No pets allowed in the Cabin
What's in your cabin
- Air Conditioner
- All Linen provided
- Balcony/ Courtyard/ Veranda
- Bedrooms separate from living area
- Ceiling Fan
- Clock Radio
- Cooking Utensils
- Cutlery and Crockery
- Dining Table & Chairs
- DVD Player
- Fridge/ Freezer
- Fully Self Contained Kitchen
- Hair Dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Lounge
- Microwave
- Outdoor Setting
- Oven
- Queen Bed
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Shower -no bath
- Single Bed(s)
- Smoke Free
- Table and Chairs
- Toaster
- Welcome Tea, Coffee and Sugar
- Wifi - free
- Wifi - available with charge
- 1 Bathroom
Plus enjoy all the park facilities and fun activities on offer at BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park, as well as the many things to see and do around Port Stephens.
More Cabin Accommodation
Riverview Villa
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
This newly renovated 2 bedroom villa offers a queen bed and 2 singles with all linen provided
Family Villa
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
These modern and well appointed luxury 2 Bedroom Villas have a Queen bed in the main bedroom and 2 sets of single bunks in the second bedroom
Spa Villa
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
These spacious two bedroom villas have a queen bed in the main bedroom and two single beds in the second room
Garden Unit
- Sleeps: 3
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
These comfortable open plan studio-style units can cater for up to 3 guests with a king bed and single bed as well as a built-in robe for storage