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Sequestration's toll on industry is difficult to measure. Federal News Radio's special report, The Private Side of Sequestration, gauges the impact and ongoing effect of the Budget Control Act on the contractors that sell more than $500 billion worth of goods and services to agencies each year. We take an in-depth look at large, small and medium-sized companies, and investigate how government contracting is different today compared with previous fiscal years; which sectors are being hit the hardest; how business development is changing under sequestration; and how companies are planning for the future.
Small firms feel first bite of DoD budget cuts as large contractors' stock soars
Wednesday - 7/31/2013, 5:27am EDT
Just four months after the start of sequestration and with uncertainty persisting about whether the spending caps will stay in place, observers in the Pentagon and in industry say it's too early to quantify exactly how the cuts have impacted the Defense industrial base. But at least one thing's certain: If you're the CEO of a Defense contractor, how worried you are correlates closely with the size of your company.
According to DoD's latest tally, the across-the-board cuts that took effect March 1 sliced DoD's procurement accounts by 9.6 percent midway through the fiscal year, and some accounts were hit even harder as the department sought congressional permission to reprogram money in order to buttress lost funding for military readiness and other priorities.
A cut of that scale seemingly would make a noticeable dent in the bottom lines of the nation's largest Defense contractors.
But as it turns out, that's not the case.
Last week, the Pentagon's big five contractors, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, Boeing and Raytheon wowed Wall Street with their latest quarterly earnings reports: four raised their previous earnings projections for 2013, all five beat analyst expectations and S&P's Aerospace and Defense Index of publicly traded defense stocks was at its highest mark since 2008.
But things aren't quite as rosy in the lower tiers of the Defense industry.
"As the cuts are beginning to bite, it's the smaller companies that are really seeing the impact first," said Marion Blakey, the president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association, a trade group that represents the large primes and several hundred other firms. "And you know, that's tough because about 70 percent of the programs and equipment that ultimately get furnished come from small companies. And they're being hit pretty hard."
|NASDAQ stock prices for Top 10 Contractors*
|* Top 10 contractors based on data from the Federal Procurement Data System. Prices reflect June 28, 2013, closing data.
As part of Federal News Radio's special report, Private Side of Sequestration, we looked at the impact of sequestration on the Defense industrial base.
It's not as though sequestration or the more generalized notion of a Defense spending drawdown have been pain-free for the larger companies or their workforces. The big firms have spent the last several years trimming staff and taking other streamlining measures in preparation for federal spending cuts.
Lockheed, DoD's biggest contractor, said last week that it alone has shed 30,000 workers over the past three years — more than 20 percent of its staff.
Blakey said several of her organization's larger members also are moving to diversify more of their lines of business outside of the Defense sector. She said those sorts of things are much harder for smaller, specialized firms to do.
"Small companies don't have that kind of flexibility, they don't have that kind of bench, and candidly they don't have access to the kind of capital that you need to make new investments that might turn the business in a new direction," she said. "They therefore really do take the brunt of the early cuts."
Critical niche capabilities at risk
The Pentagon said it has small business at the top of its list of worries about sequestration's effect on the industrial base. Elana Broitman, the principal deputy assistant secretary for manufacturing and industrial base affairs, said the department especially is concerned about critical niche capabilities that would have to be offshored or perhaps lost entirely if a given business could no longer stay afloat.
She said DoD is watching the situation carefully in ways it couldn't do before because of its "sector-by-sector tier-by-tier" (S2T2) mapping effort of the Defense industry.
"It's remarkable what we're able to see," she said. "We get some very detailed information, which we obviously protect with great confidentiality, but we can now see right down to the facility level: Is that facility dependent on single contract? Is that facility part of a big company or a small company?"
Broitman said DoD has tools at the ready to intervene in order to keep critical firms afloat for very brief periods if it determines that one is on the brink of failure, including the Defense Production Act and the Manufacturing Technology Program, known as ManTech. But she said the department hasn't seen the need to deploy any of those tools as a direct response to sequestration so far, since it doesn't expect the most severe effects of the cuts to impact the industrial base until fiscal 2014.
Chronic indecision
The economics of scale aside, there's something quite different about the way this particular Defense spending drawdown is playing out, said ML Mackey, the CEO and co-founder of a small Boston-based IT firm, Beacon Interactive Systems.
ML Mackey, CEO and co-founder, Beacon Interactive Systems
It's not just that defense budgets suddenly got smaller, and it's not just that no one knows yet how small. Between sequestration and a DoD budget that was passed six months too late, chronic indecision in the federal budgeting process means that Defense agencies and components themselves have gone for months at a time in 2013 without knowing which of their individual mission priorities they'd be able to fund. And 2014 remains a big question mark.
"Every business owner struggles with uncertainty, that's a given. It's never a done deal that you're going to make a sale, but there should at least be some consistency in the competitive landscape so that you understand how to engage and when it's reasonable to expect an opportunity to close," Mackey said. "But we're in a situation now where it's not just the vendor having a difficult time with uncertainty. The customer is filled with uncertainty, saying, 'I know we need this, but I have no idea when I'm going to get the funds, and I have no idea if I can get it under contract by the end of the fiscal year when the money goes away.' That kind of uncertainty is just wreaking havoc across the industrial base."
Several firms and industry analysts told Federal News Radio that contracting activity began to pick up substantially in the last several weeks as the contours of the budget cuts and available funding became clearer, just in time for most of the contracting workforce to be furloughed because of the same cuts.
That's added another wrinkle to the problem, said Joe Brock, the chief operating officer of Pragmatics, a mid-tier IT and engineering firm based in Reston, Va.
Brock assessed sequestration as a "bump in the road" that his company would weather through, thanks largely to a refocusing effort it began prior to the budget cuts designed to zero in on competitions in which it could clearly distinguish itself against competitors.
But he and other corporate leaders say the contracting paralysis that persisted for the first half of fiscal 2013 led to a lot of lost opportunities.
"I think there's a lot of scrambling now to recover and do replanning based on the fact that sequestration has actually happened, and as a result we've seen some programs just lose their funding right before their acquisition was coming out, and we've seen customer bases where the options weren't executed as a result of lost funding right at that moment," he said.
Brock said it was difficult to quantify the amount of potential business his firm had foregone as a direct result of sequestration.
"But I can tell you this: We probably have three times as many bids in that are awaiting award as we traditionally have had. And the total value of that is in the hundreds of millions of dollars," he said.
Money on contract delayed
Mackey, who is also the vice chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association's small business division, said small business are facing another common challenge in DoD this year: the funding uncertainties coupled with a furloughed federal contracting workforce often mean that even when a bid's been awarded, there's frequently a delay in getting money actually placed on contract.
"That means you have to stay in a holding pattern before you can actually start executing on work," she said. "That's a challenge for everyone across the industrial base, but it's a disproportionate and really terrible challenge for small business, because we have much smaller pockets. We have much less ability to weather decreased cash flow, but also the planning for your team. You have to hold your team together if you're going to effectively execute. We can't just cut staff and then pick them back up again when the contract comes. The way a small business is extremely effective and innovative is by keeping their team in good operational condition. I've watched a lot of my colleagues either cutting employees or just closing their doors because they can't wait it out, hoping they'll be under contract by the end of the year."
Mackey said she doesn't blame the government contracting workforce for those challenges. She called them understandable responses to the uncertainties agencies are facing around sequestration. And the big prime contractors are facing the same bureaucratic delays, but they have enough cash on hand to weather the problems, so much so that they're busily paying shareholder dividends and repurchasing stock in 2013.
But Mackey said larger firms also are benefiting from another shift this year in government contracting. Since DoD put so much activity on hold while Congress and the administration ironed out the details of sequestration, agencies now are scrambling to get work done. And that means a lot of business that would have ordinarily been split up into various competitions where small businesses could compete now are being hurriedly bundled into megacontracts that go to large vendors.
"If you have $100 million you have to get under contract, it's just much easier to get all of this on one big contract than to do seven of them and include opportunities for the small businesses to be the prime, but we're losing a lot of the (small business contracting) gains that have been made in recent years around keeping that innovation at the forefront, keeping those cost savings and competition there," she said. "We're really, really tilting the scales in terms of small business participation."
Mark Klett, the CEO of Klett Consulting, a small systems engineering firm in Virginia Beach, Va., said the troubled waters for small defense businesses didn't start on March 1 with sequestration. They started with the unpredictable on-again- off-again flow of funding borne out of congressional gridlock.
"It's stop and go, it's herky-jerky just to get the funding to keep personnel working," he told the Senate Budget Committee last week. "In the past year, for example, I've had to put 30 percent of my personnel who are critical to Defense programs on the bench, and not because anyone wanted them there. We've had to go in on projects for 90 days, then come off. And who pays for those folks to sit on the bench? It comes out of our company overhead. I gladly pay that because they have bills to pay, and that's what you have to do as a small business. You have to maintain your core capabilities. We don't have any pink paper in our company."
Part 1: Contractors confronted with new type of waiting game due to sequestration
Part 2: Federal 4th quarter spending spree offers contractors hope for return to normalcy
Part 3: Sequestration plays second fiddle in aerospace industry to previous cuts
Part 4 Prime contractors show strong earnings despite sequestration
Part 5: Contractor hiring, morale take sequestration hit
Part 6 : Small contractors struggle from, rise to the challenge of sequestration
Part 7: Planning for the worst: Companies aim for sequestration-easing strategies
Part 8: Small firms feel first bite of DoD budget cuts as large contractors' stock soars
Part 9: Contractors adapting to post-sequestration environment
Part 10: Fed furloughs leave imprint on procurement process, contractors say
Survey: Contractors speak out about sequestration's impact
Data Analytics: Sequestration's impact on contractors by-the-numbers
Column: Sequestration creeps outside the Beltway
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As your boutique cruise ship glides serenely past the glaciers of Patagonia, the brilliant blue ice formations appear illuminated from within as you stand awe-struck in this frozen, other-worldly environment.
Soak in the sophistication and colonial refinement of Buenos Aires as you tour the city's impressive parks, wide avenues and colorful neighborhoods, and take in panoramic views of the surrounding Argentino Lake and mountains from El Calafate Balcony. You'll also tread the icy slopes of the Perito Moreno Glacier; explore the Tierra del Fuego National Park where the forest and mountains meet the ocean; encounter a Yamana aboriginal settlement in Cape Horn National Park; hike to a panoramic viewpoint over Pia Glacier; see the waterfalls and soaring glaciers of Alakaluf Fjord by Zodicak boat; meet a huge colony of penguins on Magdalena Island in the Strait of Magellan; and experience life as a local in Santiago.
You'll love every second of your voyage into pristine Patagonian fjords aboard a luxury cruise ship that delivers an intimate, small-group experience. On land, your collection of luxury hotels has been carefully selected to reflect the best of the charming colonial cities and bustling metropolitan centers you'll encounter, and your experienced team of local guides and private drivers will ensure a seamless experience throughout.
Patagonia is a seasonal destination, best visited between September and February. With limited hotel & lodge space, and because of this relatively short travel window, we strongly recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.
Please note that the cost of regional and international air has not yet been included in your quotation. Air experts are standing by to help. Enjoy a personalized vacation that best suits your needs, developed by one of our experienced destination experts. Relax during your trip with our 24/7 support and expert local guidance.
Upon your arrival you will be met by a local representative who will help you locate your vehicle.
Enjoy a private airport (International) transfer with professional driver and English speaking Guide
The Argentine National Immigration Directorate (DNM) has launched an online method of payment to enable payment of the reciprocity fee via credit card. Travellers can now pay this fee through the Provincia Pagos payment system. US, Australian and Canadian citizens can pay the reciprocity fee before entering Argentina by accessing the following websites: www.provinciapagos.com.ar and www.migraciones.gov.ar.
How can I pay the Reciprocity Fee Online?
1.Register at www.provinciapagos.com.ar and obtain an entry code. 2.Complete the form including personal and credit card details . This information and the entry code will be sent electronically to the DNM. 3.After payment is processed, print the receipt. 4.Upon arrival in Argentina, go to the DNM Office and present the printed receipt. 5.The receipt will be scanned by DNM staff and the data will be validated to enable entry to Argentina.
Subject to change without notice.
Buenos Aires is where it all happens, and we want you to immerse yourself in its beauty, history, and sheer radiance. Enjoy a private guided, half-day panoramic tour, discovering the rich parks and open spaces of the Northern Neighborhood and the eye-catching buildings and grounds of Palermo and Recoleta, in the comfort of a private vehicle. After being picked up from your hotel, you'll be driven to the Obelisk; a distinct symbol of the city. After that, you will visit different squares such as Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martín, Plaza del Congreso and some of the main avenues such as Corrientes, de Mayo, and 9 de Julio. Enjoy views in the historical neighborhoods of La Boca, San Telmo, Montserrat and the elegant neighborhoods of Palermo, Recoleta, and the modern Puerto Madero. Breathe in the fresh air as you pass through parks such as Lezama, Tres de Febrero and the Ecological Reserve. En route you will also get to visit financial and commercial areas and Soccer Stadiums. At the end of your tour you will be dropped back at your hotel.
There are so many things to see and do in the city of Buenos Aires that you will be spoiled for choice!
Consider taking a riverboat to Tigre which llies on the Paraná Delta, English-style rowing clubs, countless marinas, humble dwellings and elegant mansions from the "Belle Époque", such as the Tigre Club,are to be seen, as well as small pensions and upscale lodges, restaurants, teahouses and simple picnic sites.
If the outdoors are your passion, head out to a nearby "Estancia" where you can enjoy a BBQ lunch or perhaps a traditional folklore show. Or spend the day in Uruguay visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Colonia del Sacramento. You can even rent a bike and enjoy the sites and sounds of BA at your leisure, from the zoo to the rose garden, it's yours to discover!
If you are interested in art, tango, cooking or exploring the cafe culture of Buenos Aires, consider a themed private tour. Just ask your Sales Consultant for more details in figuring out the most suitable options for you.
Private pick-up from your hotel for a night of Tango like no other at Rojo Tango!
The show starts at 08.30pm at the Cabaret of the Faena Hotel + Universe. "Rojo Tango" is an invitation to live and feel the tango intensely. It is an embracing and sophisticated show to experience the pleasure of the tango up to its most minimum details, its harmonic melodies, its rhythm and the feelings and colors coming to live in the dance. Witness a professional performance, offered to a reduced audience. Rojo Tango show takes care of every little detail so that you can experience the essence of Tango. Dancers will wear unique costumes, a result of thorough research and an updated innovation in fabrics, embroideries and colors. The hairdos are visually important and match every detail of the costumes and dance. The special lighting enhances the dance's different nuances. A special dinner and drinks are included. You will be returned to your hotel after the show.
A private airport transfer with a professional driver and English-speaking guide is included (between Buenos Aires' hotels and domestic airport or vice versa)
Flight is required, currently not included in the quote.
Enjoy a private airport transfer with your very own vehicle, driver and English speaking guide.
Your private driver and guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby to take you on a full day guided excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of Argentina's prime touristic attractions. The 30 km (19 mi) long glacier, is one of 48 glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field located in the Andes system shared with Chile, it is the world's third largest reserve of fresh water and one of only three Patagonian glaciers that are not retreating.
You will travel about about 2 hours to reach the Glaciers National Park and from the beginning you will see this trip has pleasant surprises! Already in the outskirts of El Calafate, you can see the Argentine Lake with its Round Bay populated with an important variety of birds such as the black neck swan, flamencos, duck steams, gallaretas, the cauquén and coirones. You will enter about 26 km into the Glaciers National Park where you will observe the arboreal vegetation formed by ñires, sour cherries and lengas. As well as some flowers of diverse colors like the outstanding "notro" with its intense red colour.
A large visitor centre at the site features a walking circuit which allows views of different faces and the surface of the glacier. There is also a restaurant at the site, if you feel like stopping and having some lunch (not included). Throughout the day your guide will explain the general features of the glacier and give specific details of Glacier Perito Moreno's flora and fauna, and its particular formation.
After an amazing day in the outdoors you will return to your hotel in El Calafate
Arriving at the south end of the channel of Ice floes, the boat maintains a reasonable distance from the wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Sailing along the glacier allows you to capture the spectacular calving's as they happen! Boarding takes places at the dock located in the Bay "Under the Shade", approximately 7 kms from the Viewpoint of the glacier. This excursion has been added to your full day tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier. The boat is on a shared basis and will be done on your own (without private guide).
A private airport transfer with a professional driver and English-speaking guide is included (between Ushuaia hotel and airport or vice versa).
This morning you will be picked up from your hotel to enjoy this 4 hour tour around one of the most important and protected areas in the country. You will set off from your hotel, heading south west, traveling through coastal landscapes and, after watching the glacier valleys, you will stop at the Fuegian Southern Railway station, where you'll board the famous 'End of the World Train'. The train ride, which used to be referred to as the "Prisoner's Train" offers a unique insight into the history of Ushuaia as well as eerie views through the "dead forest". Once the train has reached its final destination,you'll disembark and be met by your guide who will take you deeper into the national park. Through a leisurely hike at Bahía Ensenada, the 'Concheros Antropogénicos' (rests of mollusks and ashes today covered with vegetation), you'll see evidence of the native settlers, the Yamana people, in the area around 6500 years ago. Continue on to Roca Lake where you'll marvels at the views of 'Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego' After walking along the park, you will have some free time to rest and recover your strength, tasting some chocolate or coffee in "Casita Del Bosque" by the Lapataia River. From there, you will head to the end of National Route Nº 3 (The Pan-american highway), in Lapataia Bay, for a great photo opportunity. Return to your hotel in time for a late lunch (not included).
Please note: The journey onboard the train will be done on your own, your guide will provide you tickets and assist you with check-in and then meet you when the train reaches its final stop inside the park (duration about 30 minutes). The train is a shared service and the tour is private. Please note: If you are embarking on the Australis Cruise you will be dropped off at the Check-in office to proceed to check-in for your cruise and check your baggage.
14:00 Proceed to Cruceros Australis office to complete the check-in process. At this time you will be required to fill in customs and immigrations forms for entering Chile (during the cruise) as well as surrender your passport (you will be provided a photocopy) for the duration of the cruise. Your passport will be returned to you on the last day of the cruise before disembarkation. Also, this is the time you will check all of your baggage. There will be about a 2.5-3 hour window before you can board the ship, so please check all luggage you don't want to carry around with you until boarding. Upon completing the check-in process you will be provided your boarding pass and map to the terminal (just 1 block south of the office). This is a great time to explore Ushuaia and its shops and restuarants (lunch not included). Embarkation begins at 17:00 (subject to change so please check your boarding pass time). Dinner will be served onboard at 20:00.
Please note that the port tax of $30 USD per person has been prepaid for you.
Welcome aboard!Take some time to get settled in to your stateroom and to explore the length of your ship. You'll set sail prior to dinner this evening.Your trip will take you through the Magellan Strait and the Beagle Channel to explore one of the most breathtaking wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia including the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago.
Today you will be sailing through Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to reach Cape Horn National Park, where, weather permitting, you shall go ashore. The legendary Cape Horn was discovered in 1616 and is a sheer 1,394-foot high rocky promontory. For many years, it was an important navigation route between the Pacific and the Atlantic. It has been referred to as the 'End of the Earth', a park that has been declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2005.
In the afternoon, you will go ashore at historical Wulaia Bay, originally the site of one of the region's largest Yamana aboriginal settlements. Charles Darwin landed there in 1833 during his voyage on the HMS Beagle. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography. Here you'll take an enchanted walk through the Magellan Forest of lengas, coigües, canelos, ferns, and other endemic vegetation, to reach a panoramic viewpoint. Depending on seasonality, your intended daily stops may be reversed.
You'll navigate along the Northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to reach Pia Fjord, where you make landfall. You will then take a short hike to gain a panoramic view of the spectacular Pia Glacier, which extends from the mountaintops down to the sea.
In the afternoon, you will enter Garibaldi Fjord where again you'll make landfall for a hike through the forest up to a glacial waterfall to enjoy the spectacular views.
For those who choose to stay onboard, your Captain will point the bow towards the beautiful blue Garibaldi Glacier so that you can enjoy the panoramic view from the upper decks.
In the morning, you will be sailing through Cockburn Channel to anchor in Chico Sound. Traveling in well-equipped Zodiac boats, we will explore Alakaluf Fjord and enjoy the view of Piloto and Nena Glaciers from the sea. You will find yourself being drawn to the intense blue color of the Piloto Glacier, which is due to its compression and age. You'll learn about the formation of glaciers and their influence on the unexpected topography of the Fuegian-Patagonian channels.
In the afternoon, you will enter the spectacular De Agostini Sound, right in the heart of the Darwin Mountain Range – the perfect viewing point to appreciate glaciers that make their way down to the sea from the upper ice field. Later that afternoon, you'll travel aboard Zodiacs to the Águila Glacier where you will embark upon an easy walk to its base. It is the perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of Patagonia's cold rainforest and to see how the power of nature has molded the spectacular landscape.
Early in the morning, weather permitting, you will go ashore on Magdalena Island, located in the middle of the Strait of Magellan. The island used to be an essential source of supplies for navigators and explorers and is inhabited by an immense colony of Magellan Penguins that you will be able to see during a walk to the lighthouse. In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a ride aboard Zodiacs to Marta Island to observe South American Sea Lions.Though animal sightings are expected, they are not guaranteed due to the unpredictable movement of the colonies.
In the late morning you'll disembark from your ship and bid farewell to the crew.
Enjoy a private pier transfer with professional English speaking guide and driver.
Private airport transfer in Santiago with a guide and driver.
Today is a day when you will experience life as a true local, otherwise known as a "Santiaguino". Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and together you will walk towards the nearest Metro station to board one of the most efficient and clean subways in the world, Santiago's Metro (Metro ticket is included). In it, you will reach the classic and most important subway station in the city, Universidad de Chile where gigantic murals of local artists are displayed showing a piece of Chile's rich urban culture. Upon exiting the station you will be in the middle of Santiago's busy downtown. You will walk about the Stock Exchange and the classic streets, having a Santiago traditional coffee experience, in one of the many cafés called "Café con piernas" translated as coffee with legs…you will see firsthand where the name originates from. After enjoying coffee (not included) we will walk through the Paseo Ahumada, viewing the different shops and shoe shine stands and all sorts of local characters. We will arrive to the main square or Plaza de Armas which is a meeting point for several immigrants from neighboring countries. We will visit the Cathedral. We will continue walking through Puente Street which is characterized by the large amount of shoe stores where locals shop. We will reach the Mercado Central (local fish Market) where we will see the different types of fish and shellfish that the Pacific Ocean has to offer. In this market we will have lunch at one of the many restaurants enjoyed by locals and generally unknown to tourists. Your guide will be with you at all times explaining local culture and helping you to translate and interact with shop vendors, waiters and anyone you want to meet.
After lunch at Restaurant El Galeon, walk across the Mapocho river to visit the Vega Central (local food market) here you will see the different fruits and vegetables that the fertile lands of Chile offer. After the visit walk through the Bellavista district, also known as the bohemian district where you will enter a local bar to try out a refreshing local drink called "The Terremoto" which translates to the Earthquake (drink is not included). After this stop we continue to San Cristobal Hill. On the way we try out some of Chile's classic and refreshing snacks such as Mote de Huesillos or any snack that you feel like.
At San Cristobal Hill we will reach the top in the traditional funicular. From the top enjoy a panoramic view of Santiago from which, with your guide, you can track the places visited during the day. Here, your vehicle will be waiting for you to take you back to your hotel after a day of exploring Santiago and being a true "Santiaguino".
After being met by your guide and private vehicle at your accommodation, you'll be brought towards Vitacura neighborhood to visit Alonso de Cordova Avenue boutiques, an elegant neighborhood where you will be able to visit the best shops in town and where you'll find " Lapiz Lazuli "(semi-precious stone found only in Chile and some places in Afghanistan) jewellery shop. Continue on to Parque Arauco Shopping Centre, the largest shopping mall in the country. After getting your fill of shopping, relax on the drive to "Handicraft Los Dominicos town " where you'll find a plethora of traditional Chilean handicraft.
Loi Suites Recoleta is located in the most elegant area of the city, at walking distance from museums, art galleries and shopping areas, historical architecture and beautiful parks. A tropical Winter Garden with swimming pool and restaurant complete the relaxing atmosphere anyone would wish for in an upscale hotel. International cuisine is also served in La Fuente restaurant, intimate and warm. Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel has 2 restaurants and also features a bar/lounge. The property provides room service during limited hours. This hotel features spa services and facial treatments. In addition to an indoor pool, Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel provides a sauna and a fitness facility. This property also offers valet parking, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff.
Welcome to Alto Calafate Hotel, where the beauty of the landscape is combined with the functionality of the ambiance, achieving the perfect combination of elegance, comfort, service and the most impressive views of Lago Argentino and Cerro Calafate. Alto Calafate Hotel is strategically located at the entrance to the city on the way to the airport and 3.5 kilometers from downtown. Built on a hill facing Lago Argentino, it features a panoramic view through the most beautiful patagonic landscapes. In the restaurant, guests may taste international and regional food, enjoying the privilege of a spectacular view of the Lago Argentino and the surrounding area. The hotel offers two transfers to the town at any time, laundry service, room service, and WiFi Internet throughout the building. Placed on a hillside, you will be able to admire the wonderful panoramic view of the lush landscapes of Patagonia.
Cilene del Faro Suites & Spa is located on the Beagle Channel, with the Andes mountains behind, which protects the hotel from the strong patagonian winds. Take in the wonderful view, one that combines the best of a top class hotel with the characteristics of an apartment hotel. Let yourself be overcome by the spaces, providing high-end hotel services.
Built in 2005, The Via Australis can hold up to 136 passengers while offering 64 comfortable cabins, each equipped with a view window, heater and safety box. With a deck, entertainment, and beautiful cabins, the Via Australis allows each tourist to have the best Chile travel experience possible. Kick back and relax on your journey to an exciting and unforgettable adventure. You will not find another Patagonia cruise that will provide you with the exceptional customer service, entertainment, and sophisticated dining services that Australis offers.
Lastarria Boutique Hotel is situated in an area brimming with history and surrounded by the best museums, galleries, trendy shops, antique stores, cinemas, theatres and innovative restaurants, this boutique Hotel offers guests the chance to discover the tremendous diversity of the city on their doorstep. Lastarria Boutique Hotel is an offering for guests seeking premium accommodation in Santiago de Chile. Its principal characteristics are the refined architecture with which this historic house was originally built, its garden with an outdoor swimming pool, spacious bedrooms and the private areas that help make you feel so at home. Lastarria Boutique Hotel is committed to offering a personalized and friendly service that ensures their guests experience an unforgettable stay within the utmost comfort.
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"We are back. We did have a wonderful time with our daughter and I certainly had no reason at all for being at all nervous that things would not go smoothly. Everyone associated with our time in Iguazu Falls was helpful, more than pleasant and always on time. I thought originally that we could manage such a trip on our own. But when we got there and saw the hassles we would have run into with the visas, border crossings, transportation and such, I realized that going the way we did was the wise choice. Absolutely we would travel with you again. And if anyone asks about the best way to see that part of the country, I would not hesitate to recommend KT. "
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Janet Huebert ,
December 12, 2014
"Well, Cindy, we've been home for a week but I can't stop replaying every day of our wonderful holiday in my head! It was all that I had hoped for and MORE! We enjoyed all of the locations we visited – the beauty of the landscapes, the sight of wildlife, the rich culture & interesting history of Argentina & the outgoing, positive attitude of its people. Our guides were terrific – so friendly & knowledgeable & helpful & enthusiastic! We had no delays or difficulties & our accommodations were outstanding. Have I mentioned that it was a FABULOUS holiday??!!! My thanks to you for coordinating, booking, confirming and generally taking care of our requests in planning our adventure. "
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Ann Schiller ,
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"Fabulous trip to Machu Picchu, Cusco and Lima. Trip of a lifetime with a sensational group of guides, drivers, and transfer staff! Loved the Sanctuary Lodge! A must! Thank you, Nella Huaringa, for planning this amazing journey! Thanks for making sure we didn't miss a thing on our itinerary even when we lost a travel day, due to a broken airplane that turned back midair, on our way to Lima. We appreciate your service above and beyond. "
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"Wow! All my life, I have planned and organized our trips, requiring considerable research and contact time--not to mention, most significantly, all the stress involved at each destination to make sure all connections are made. This time, I put it in the hands of some extremely capable people--and sat back and relaxed. And relax I did! We were booked into full-service, quality accommodations at all times; our transport and tour guidance were all on an individual, private basis, except where public transportation was in order; and--most valuable to us--we were met and assisted through all travel/hotel connections. We truly felt pampered. At one point, in fact, we had a problem with an immigration paper that we had lost, and a Kensington representative personally accompanied us through the whole process of replacing it--even though we were officially "on our own" that day. That's what makes the difference--the responsibility and accountability toward clients. Kudos to Kensington and to our representative, Brandi Merchant. We are already planning more travel and see no reason to look any further than to an agency that has earned our trust. "
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"We had a wonderful time on our trip. The accommodations were all great. The guides and drivers were all very pleasant and knowledgeable. We were very happy with our choice of destinations and with the way the trip was organized. It was a lot of flying in two weeks but well worth it. Erika was able to accommodate a short-notice addition (Nazca Lines) to our trip which we appreciated. Thank you Erika for your help. Great trip!!"
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Christina Adams ,
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"I know it's silly to give all 10's, obviously every trip has it's ups and downs, but if it hadn't been for our Kensington Tours planning, guides and drivers we would have been lost! It was wonderful to be out in a strange new environment yet know we had a safety net and a friendly face. The places we visited were awesome but I think we'll remember most the people that we met. Thank you and I'll send photos soon! Sincerely, Christina Adams"
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Frank Manna ,
April 21, 2014
"Our guided transfers were exceptionally accommodating even though our flights were considerably delayed. The Annavillanas Jungle Lodge was spectacular for location, accommodations and food. The Rio Carnival experience was unique and unforgettable and our seats were wonderful. Loved the location of our hotel in Rio.......right on the street of Copacabana Beach.......fantastic. "
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April 21, 2014
"Very pleased with organization. Not having to worry about connections or arrangements is wonderful. Great selection with hotels, Coral 1 and Napo Wildlife. Kensington puts all the details together to ensure a wonderful trip. Highly recommend the Galapagos and Amazon. "
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"All was great. Guides were knowledgeable, personable, friendly... that's what really made the trip."
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"Sofia, thank you for putting together a great trip. We certainly enjoyed ourselves very much. The planning and care was excellent. We hope we can do another trip with you all soon. Marlin Barad"
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House Bill 1397, sponsored by Representative Carmel Wells-Smith, was introduced in the Mississippi House of Representatives and referred to the Education Committee on January 20, 2003. On February 4 the bill died in committee when it missed the House's deadline for action. HB 1397 would have required the inclusion of a version of the Alabama evolution disclaimer in every textbook that discusses the subject. Wells-Smith introduced two antievolution bills in the 2002 legislative session, both of which also died in committee.
State Board Approves Biology Textbooks
On December 11, 2002 the South Carolina Board of Education voted 10-5 to approve a number of new biology textbooks for local adoption across the state next fall. Several board members had objected to the way evolution was presented in some of the books, but a motion to remove two biology texts from the list failed by a 9-6 vote. Some board members were quoted in a December 22 news story in the Charleston Post & Courier as opposing one book because its preface referred to "creation science" and "intelligent design" as "pseudoscience".
Internet "Poll" on Teaching Evolution
A Georgia newspaper, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has published the results of its December 2002 "Voice of Atlanta" internet survey regarding evolution education. The results cannot be considered either accurate or precise, since they are not based on a random sample of the population. In addition, the single question asked was somewhat ambiguous:
Do you agree or disagree: The theory of evolution should be taught in public schools to the exclusion of all other theories, such as creationism or "intelligent design."
Textbook Disclaimer Bill Proposed
On February 3 this year's session of the Oklahoma state legislature will open. Among the bills scheduled to be introduced at that time is House Bill 1504, sponsored by Rep. Bill Graves. This bill would require an evolution disclaimer in every textbook which discusses the subject.
Similar bills have been introduced in Oklahoma in the past, but failed to pass. The complete text of the bill, available on the Oklahoma legislature's website, reads as follows:
Wisconsonites Support Biblical Creationism in School
The Wisconsin Badger Poll reports that of 514 state residents surveyed, 50% of them would support a law requiring "the biblical theory of creation as an alternative to the theory of evolution" according to a story in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan 26, 2003. Fifty percent said yes, 43% were opposed, and 6% had no opinion. The margin of error was reported to be plus or minus 4 points.
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This important MPI report challenges the conventional wisdom about the immigrant workforce, using a sophisticated new method of analysis that permits deeper examination of how workers – immigrant and native-born – fare by economic sector, the skill level of their jobs, and educational attainment.
This briefing focuses on migrants higher rates of on-the-job injuries.
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MPI experts, along with representatives from Gwinnett County Public Schools and the University of Georgia's Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education, discuss the educational experiences of Georgia's first- and second-generation immigrant youth and where Georgia's ambitious education reforms have met—or failed to meet—the needs of this growing population.
This report analyzes the educational experiences and outcomes of immigrant youth ages 16 to 26 across Georgia's education systems, encompassing K-12, adult, and postsecondary. By examining these interconnected systems together, the analysis offers linked strategies for advancing the educational attainment of Georgia's immigrant youth.
This issue brief provides updated data, based on the Census Bureau's 2011 American Community Survey, on unauthorized immigrants in the United States, their demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, and their health care coverage. The analysis marks the first time that self-reported data on LPR status have been used to generate a national profile of unauthorized immigrants.
This report, Volume 1 of a three-volume set commissioned by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation that examines the immigrant population in Arkansas, provides a demographic and socioeconomic profile of Arkansas immigrants and their children, including a description of immigrant workers in the Arkansas economy. The three volumes build upon a previous study of the Arkansas immigrant population that was published in 2007.
This report finds that the 813,000 U.S. children under the age of 10 who have Black immigrant parents from Africa or the Caribbean generally fall in the middle of multiple well-being indicators, faring less well than Asian and white children but better than their native-born Black and Hispanic peers. Citizenship status, English proficiency, parental characteristics, poverty, housing, and access to social supports are examined.
The story of immigrant integration in the United States has historically been one of generational progress, with the gains for second-generation Hispanic women particularly impressive, as this report reveals. It profiles first- and second-generation young adults ages 16 to 26, examining this diverse population's education and career pathways.
In this webinar, experts discuss barriers immigrant and LEP individuals face in accessing the WIA system, how a revitalized WIA could address these barriers, and the extent to which the current Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee's WIA reauthorization proposal addresses these barriers.
This interactive language access webinar, one in a series offered by the Migration Policy Institute's National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy, examines how New York and Illinois have broken down some of these barriers to proactively engage LEP communities to obtain workforce services.


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A Tale of Two Projects: Urban Transportation in Los AngelesSeptember 20, 2012 at 10:54 am | Posted in Bike News, Get Involved, Uncategorized | 10 Comments
Image: The NBC Universal-adjacent reach of the Los Angeles River is featured on the cover of the Revitalization Master Plan.
As the second largest city in the country, Los Angeles is home to major industries including goods movement, film, aerospace, and others, all participants a dynamic, global economy. We are fortunate in that these industries choose to continue investing in our city, bringing jobs and tax revenue to our local communities. Every so often, a major player announces a large project that promises to reshape the public realm for the next generation. Last week, the City of Los Angeles Planning Commission recommended approval for Farmers Field, a football stadium that will transform an already bustling entertainment complex at the southern edge of downtown LA. Next week, the Planning Commission will consider NBC Universal's plans for the future development of Universal City. Both of these mega-projects will have far-reaching effects on nearby communities, for better or for worse. Considered together, these projects provide a study in contrasting approaches to planning for the future.
Set in the urban core, Farmers Field is planned to integrate itself into its surrounding neighborhood. The stadium is required by state legislation to be carbon neutral and has aggressive plans to reduce travel by private automobile by investing in and promoting alternatives. The separately planned My Figueroa project will introduce the City's first separated cycletrack on Figueroa, delivering visitors to the event center's 250 bicycle parking spaces. A future mobility hub will provide additional bicycle parking, as well as bikeshare, carshare, and transit info. The stadium project is required to invest $10 million to add an additional platform at the Pico Blue/Expo Line station to accommodate expected game day crowds. While some may quibble at project details (and we're no exception), the project has demonstrated a clear willingness to encourage people to arrive by transit, by bike, and on foot.
Universal City is also strategically located on the Metro rail network, as well as at the terminus of existing bike lanes on Forest Lawn Drive and planned bicycle facilities along the LA River, Barham, Cahuenga, and Lankershim. The project applicant, however, has taken a decidedly different approach than Farmers Field, and chosen to meet their transportation demands by investing $100 million in cars, cars, and more cars. The applicant has resisted efforts to include the LA River Bike Path on the County right-of-way adjacent to the River, as prescribed by both City and County bicycle plans and river plans, due to alleged security concerns. The project also includes aggressive expansion of car infrastructure, including adding lanes, doubling turn lanes, and increasing parking—all in the name of reducing traffic impacts (by making it easier for more people to drive). Not to be found in the transportation plan is a single inch of new bike lanes on the City streets outside the project. Worse, the mitigation measures will make planned bike lanes in these corridors all but infeasible. (NBC actually hired consultants to do bike counts in the existing dangerous conditions to justify their claim that there is no demand for bicycle travel.) In a separate project, NBC is forcing Metro to construct a $19 million pedestrian bridge across Lankershim to get pedestrians out of the way of traffic flow. In an industry reliant on attracting creative talent, NBC's next generation production facilities will not be accessible by the travel modes most desired by young professionals.
We could provide a long list of reasons why the NBC Universal plan went off-track, but ultimately it comes down to whether our corporate leaders share our vision of a more sustainable city wherein people can safely and conveniently travel under their own power, and whether our civic leaders are willing to enforce plans that are carefully crafted with years of public input. Large investments in the built environment are all too rare, which makes it all the more important to follow plans and policies that support strategic investments in public infrastructure when opportunities do arise.
We hope you'll take action by writing to the City Planning Commission and/or attending the hearing on Thursday, September 27th (8:30 AM at Van Nuys City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, 14410 Sylvan Street, Van Nuys, CA 91401).
Please email comments by Tuesday, September 25th to:
Sample letter:
Dear Planning Commissioners:
I am greatly concerned about the lack of bicycle accommodations in the proposed NBC Universal Evolution Plan, including the LA River Bike Path. In this day and age, it is unfathomable to propose a project of this size without seriously considering multimodal solutions to transportation impacts. A stronger bicycle infrastructure component is necessary to provide a safe, convenient alternative to driving for NBC visitors and employees, while also providing regional connectivity for bicyclists in the Cahuenga Pass area.
I therefore request that the applicant be required to fund and/or implement the LA River Bike Path as a condition of the development agreement. I further request that planned on-street bicycle lanes on Lankershim, Cahuenga, and Barham be included in the proposed project's traffic mitigation measures.
The proposed project will generate close to 30,000 daily trips in an already congested corridor with inadequately developed multimodal transportation infrastructure. The proposed project will invest $100 million in the region's transportation system to mitigate this impact. It is vital that the City follow through on its plans to enable residents to bike, walk, and take transit to relieve our transportation system's impacts on health and the environment. The constraints within the Cahuenga Pass area make adequate consideration for safe travel by all modes all the more important.
Thank you for your consideration.
Joe Angelino
123 River Road
Los Angeles, CA 90000
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I use these on my commuter/cross bike. It didn't have all the bolt points for real fenders, so I gave these a try. Turns out, I still needed to do some modification to get them to work.
I needed a longer bolt for the front fender fork mount, but I've got a fat carbon fork. No big deal. In the back the cross piece for the brake boss was too big for the clip. I have disk brakes, and the hole on the cross was facing down, unlike a standard caliper brake mount. I ended up drilling a new hole in the rear fender to mount it. They aren't easy on and off now, but that's ok.
Decent coverage. Better than the seatpost mounted fenders, but not nearly as good as a real set of full fenders. Better mounting than the SpeedEZ that are always getting knocked out of alignment.
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TAHOE/TRUCKEE - Residents and officials interested in learning more about the state of transportation at Lake Tahoe and potential ways to improve it are encouraged to attend a regional summit next Friday at Truckee Tahoe Airport.
A discussion panel at the 2012 Transit Summit will address "The State of Transportation in the North Lake Tahoe Region" and will include representatives from Placer County, Washoe County, Truckee/North Tahoe Transportation Management Association, Truckee Tomorrow, as well as local ski areas, according to a press release.
Also, a luncheon panel will present "The Challenges of Moving People in a Resort Community" and will include Transit Manager Lynn Rumbaugh of Aspen, Colo.; Public Works Director Kent Cashell of Park City, Utah; and Assistant County Manager Thad Noll of Summit County, Colorado.
"The Transit Summit is an opportunity to have your voice heard," said Sandy Evans Hall, CEO and executive director of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association, in a statement. "Multiple agencies, organizations and community members will be meeting to discuss what future transportation options in North Lake Tahoe should look like. We'll also be looking at funding mechanisms and how transit is connected to our economy."
The summit's keynote speaker is Walter Kieser, senior principal of EPS, with offices in California and Colorado, who brings 35 years of land planning and urban economic experience. After lunch, Kieser will facilitate a discussion among attendees about developing a transit vision and identifying next steps.
The North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association in partnership with the Truckee/North Tahoe Transportation Management Association is hosting the summit, which is free open to the public. Lunch is $10/person. RSVP to Jessica Walker, of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association, at firstname.lastname@example.com or via phone at 530-581-8727.
For more information about the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association, visit www.nltra.org.


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Gun control is rooted in Democratic Party Racism
"Supreme Court Affirms Racist Origins of Gun Control" by Frances Rice - Comments on the US Supreme Court's June 28th McDonald v. City of Chicago ruling that the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms applies to state and local governments. This case was filed by a black man, Otis McDonald and highlights that gun control laws are rooted in the Democratic Party's racist past when Democrats passed "Black Codes" that prohibited newly freed slaves from owning guns for self defense. To read this article visit the NBRA Black Republican Blog.
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After foiling press prophecies last week about when the media would get invitations to the supposedly thinner 7.85-inch iPad mini's unveiling the precious suggestive invites arrived the other day.
The widget, whose existence Apple has yet to acknowledge and addresses competition from Samsung. Google and Amazon, will apparently appear October 23, three days before Microsoft is scheduled to trot out its Apple-rivaling Windows 8 ARM-based Surface tablets, which will start at $499 like the entry-level iPad.
The mini's price is rumored to be $249 or $299 with 8GB of storage. Some think it may start at $199, where the Amazon Kindle and Google Nexus 7 start. The older iPad 2 is now available for $399.
Apple is supposed to have 10 million mini units on order this quarter and Apple Insider reports that it come with various storage (8GB to 64GB) and connectivity (Wi-Fi-only, 3G and 4G LTE) options - totaling 24 different models - because it comes in black or white.
Piper Jaffray estimates seven-inch tablets will constitute 20% of tablet sales in 2012, rising to 25% in 2014.
Apple may also update the Mac mini.
It'll post its quarterly numbers on October 25. They may show the initial performance of the hard-to-get new iPhone 5. Its manufacturer says it's "the most difficult device that Foxconn has ever assembled." The Apple web site says it'll take four weeks to deliver.
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