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FACTS & STATS: Site: Daniel-Meyer Coliseum (7,201) -- Fort Worth, Texas. Television: Big 12 Network, MASN, MSG. Home Record: WVU 5-2, TCU 5-1. Away Record: WVU 0-2, TCU 3-0. Neutral Record: WVU 3-1, TCU 1-2. Conference Record: WVU 0-0, TCU 0-0. Series Record: West Virginia leads, 2-0.
GAME NOTES: The TCU Horned Frogs seek their sixth straight win, as they host the West Virginia Mountaineers on Saturday afternoon in the Big 12 conference opener for both teams at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.
West Virginia comes into the contest having won two of its last three games after dropping two straight and three of its previous four. Last Sunday, the Mountaineers whipped William & Mary, 82-45.
Terry Henderson scored 19 points and Adrian Nathan added 16 for West Virginia, which shot nearly 50 percent from the field for the game. Juwan Staten tallied 15 points and 10 boards for the Mountaineers, who outmuscled their overmatched opponent by 16 rebounds as they cruised to victory.
Eron Harris leads the Mountaineers in scoring this season with his 18.3 ppg, hitting 46.8 percent of his field goal attempts, including 44.7 percent of his 3-point tries. Staten adds 16.3 ppg and 6.2 rpg for WVU, which averages 81.1 ppg while holding opponents to just 67.2 ppg.
TCU closed its non-conference schedule last Sunday with a 77-64 win over Texas Southern at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.
Playing in his first home game in over a year and a half, Amric Fields recorded his first career double-double, scoring a season-high 17 points, while grabbing a career-high 12 boards. Fields had been sidelined since Nov. 15, 2012 after suffering a season-ending knee injury. He has played in five games this season, but this was his first home game.
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Shelby Gorman, 16, a junior at San Pasqual High School in Escondido, is one of those participants. She has lost 88 pounds since having surgery last October.
Shelby had endured years of failed diets. "In sixth grade, I did Atkins and lost maybe 10 pounds, but it just came back. Then in eighth grade, on Jenny Craig I lost 50 pounds, which was good. But then it came right back," she said.
"I just don't have a lot of willpower," said Shelby, who weighed 222 pounds before the operation.
Hollie Johnson, 18, of Lakeside has dropped 97 pounds over the same period. She also underwent surgery at the UCSD Medical Center.
"I (now) wear my younger sister's clothes. That's my favorite thing," said Hollie, who weighed 246 pounds before surgery.
"I used to hate the beach ... where I would get to look at a bunch of girls who were everything I'm not," said Hollie, who recently graduated from El Capitan High School. "I go now."
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Joey's surgery came after years of bullying from other children and growing fear that his life would be cut short by obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, which runs in his family.
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line 15 1/2 x 10 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Onto sheet of wax paper or a paper plate sift together flour, baking powder, and salt 2 times; set aside.
In mixing bowl, using electric mixer on high speed, beat eggs until thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes; gradually beat in sugar, then fold in sifted ingredients.
Pour batter into paper-lined pan and bake until golden, 9 to 10 minutes (top should spring back when touched lightly with finger).
Remove from oven and turn cake onto a towel; remove and discard parchment paper.
Starting at narrow end, roll cake with towel; set on wire rack and let cool.
In bowl combine chopped strawberries and melted spread.
Unroll cooled cake, remove towel, and spread berry mixture over cake surface; reroll cake and place, seam-side down, on serving platter.
Spread whipped topping over top and sides of log; slice reserved berries and arrange slices attractively on log.
To serve, cut into 8 equal slices.


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Favorite thing: One of the best things you can do in the Sonoma Valley is to have a picnic. It not only cuts the cost of dining out but also affords an opportunity to savor the many flavor sensations of an area noted not only for wine but fine fresh produce and artesian food stuffs like bread and cheese. Besides the great things available to eat, there are breathtaking vistas and add the sunny dry climate and you have as perfect picnic conditions as you can get.
Fondest memory: One day we had stocked up on all the perfect ingredients for a picnic. We had local artisan cheese from Sonoma, salami from an Old World outfit in San Francisco, big crusty loaves of bread from a local bakery, juicy tomatoes, olives and finally two bottles of wine from our morning tasting excursion to two vineyards. All we needed was an equally enticing place to enjoy it all. After some driving we found some nice picnic tables right next to a field with rows of vines dangling scenically in the sun. With this backdrop, we sat down with gusto, not paying much attention to the benches. An hour later after a relaxing meal, I decided to capture the event on film but when I rose from my seat, I felt my pants less eager to follow suit. The sticky sensation was one you normally feel on your shoe when you step in gum but this time I had sat squarely in a big gooey mass of it. Everyone found it pretty amusing except for me though I good naturedly took their ribbing. I tried everything to get it out including icing the sugary glob to harden it. We did manage to get the gum itself from the pants but to this day, there remains a stain to remind me of our "perfect" little place. My guess is if I had to do it all over again, I would. I can almost taste the myriad of flavors thinking back even now and nearly feel the strong sun on my face as I stare out at the golden mountains. Yeah, I'd do it again but maybe this time I'd look down first.
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Wine Tasting in Sonoma Valley
Favorite thing: Sonoma Valley is filled with wineries which are mostly open to the public for wine tasting and sales. For some of the wineries you do need to book ahead, but there are plenty that you can just arrive at and taste (and purchase) their latest vintages.
Most of the wine tasting I had done prior to my visit to California was in Australia, and over there you pretty much just turn up and taste for free. But in the Sonoma Valley it seems most wineries charge for a tasting - you pay a set price for a set number of small tastes.
I actually didn't mind the fee for tasting as I felt this helped to alleviate the feeling that you should buy something after tasting for free. And better still, some of the wineries will waive the tasting fee if you buy a bottle or two.
Fondest memory: For the wine novice, some of the wineries offer tours. These will get you out in the vineyards and also teach you about the wine making process, finishing in the cellar for a peek at the final product.
Some of the wineries have picnic areas, so after your tasting you can sample one of your purchases, enjoyed with perhaps some cheese and biscuits, also purchased from the winery, or other food you have bought with you.
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Buying special local food
Favorite thing: Angelo's on Hwy 12 coming from Infinion Raceway has some incredibly delicious beef jerky.
Broadway market at the junction of Hwy 12 and Napa Rd. is where the local workers go for lunch. Made to order sandwiches run about $4-5.
Farmer's market 8-12, Friday mornings 2 blocks north of plaza on First St. west across the street from the Depot Hotel. Tuesday nights 5-8 during the summer in the Plaza with free Jazz concewrts the second Tuesday of each month.
Free jazz concerts at the Sonoma Lodge (across from Broadway market) most Saturday nights 6-9 pm
Making friends
Favorite thing: I met this lady and her husband on the wine tour. As I mentioned earlier, as the tour progressed and the wine was consumed we all became better friends. Now looking back at this photo I realize I don't even know her name. But it was a fun day.
What To Wear In Sonoma
Favorite thing: If I'm attending an elegant 4-course dinner in Sonoma at nights, I will not be caught dead wearing casual wear (of the "pure" variety, which is tattered/raggedy looking), that's for sure. And even for daytime wine tasting, I would wear a funky/casual chic outfit, rather than "pure" casual/raggedy clothing. Then again, that's me. Unfortunately, most Californians are always enrobed in their beach fashion complete with flip flops almost all the time, and that's the truth. I've lived in So. Cal for many years and know the scene.
For a lavish nighttime affair: an elegant ensemble
For daytime wine tasting: casual/funky chic outfit
For a more rugged/laidback daytime activity: casual wear
Enjoy Beautiful Sonoma!
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CHÂTEAU DE BAUNThe vineyards...
Favorite thing: CHÂTEAU DE BAUN
The vineyards of Château De Baun are located in the Russian River Valley, a cool growing region recognized as producing some of California's finest Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and champagnes. The champagne was very good and I bought one bottle of it and a blue flute to my *blue-glass* collection.
Address: 5007 Fulton Road
P.O. Box 266
Fulton,California 95439
Tel. 707-571-7500
Fax. 707-546-9221
This is the T-Bird car in front of the main building
Address of 2009 Dream Home
Favorite thing: If you do a birds eye view through "Maps by Microsoft Virtual Earth" the house is located on the corner of Patten & 5th St. East. The house is not shown but you can identify the surroundings with the front view of the house on the Dream Home 2009 site.
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Favorite thing: I'd have to say my favorite thing about Sonoma is the wide variety of food and drinks to sample. You can pack the perfect picnic and dine among the vineyards or really go all out and find a world-class restaurant.
Fondest memory: I'll be moving to Los Angeles with my husband next summer. :(
What I'll miss the most is the way the Valley smells like wine in the fall during the Crush.
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Visitors Center
Favorite thing: Information about what you visit in Sonoma can be obtained from the Sonoma Valley Visitor Center which is on Highway 121 as you enter the valley from the south.
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August 28, 2014
From Arhuaco to Zenu: Indigenous Peoples of Colombia
Though they comprise just 3.5% of the population, with around 1.5 million people representing 87 different tribes, the indigenous peoples of Colombia have had a major impact on the history and evolution of the country's cultural heart. Known in Spanish as pueblos indígenas, these tribes are distributed widely across Colombia's landscape, from Amazonia and the Andean highlands to the Caribbean and Pacific lowlands.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Colombia had well-established hunter-gatherer cultures by the late Pleistocene era, with the earliest human inhabitants concentrated along the Caribbean coast and the Andes. The cave system of the El Abra archeological site, located just north of Bogota, is considered among the very first human settlements in the Americas, with research conducted in the 1960s uncovering ancient petroglyphs and mastodon bones carbon dated to around 11,400 years BCE.
By the time the Spanish arrived in 1509, Colombia's Amerindian population numbered between 1.5 and 2 million. Most of them evolved from three main cultural groups — the Quimbayas, who inhabited the western slopes of the Cordillera Central; the Chibchas, who were skilled in farming, mining and metal work; and the war-like Caribes, who ultimately migrated to eastern South America and the Caribbean islands. Their social organization and technological advances varied greatly, from class-divided agricultural chiefdoms to nomadic hunter-gatherers.
Here are a few of the more important Colombian tribal cultures, many of which continue to thrive today:
Arhuaco: With a population of 27,000, these Chichan-speaking people are descendents of the ancient Tairona culture. Concentrated in northern Colombia, they believe the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is the heart of the world, and that the planet's well being depends on it. Focused on subsistence agriculture, they also make knapsacks– Arhuaca mochila– that have become a cultural symbol for Colombian identity.
Awá: This ancient tribe of around 32,000 inhabits the forests of northern Ecuador and southern Colombia. The Awa Reserve is in the Chocoanos Forest (located in the Tumbes-Chocó-Magdalena) region, which is considered among the most biodiverse places on the planet. Though they were traditionally hunter-gatherers, today they also farm livestock and grow a broad variety of vegetables.
Kogi: Alternately known as the Cogui or Kágaba (which means "Jaguar" in their language), the Kogi have lived in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta since the Pre-Columbian era. Their population of 20,000 still lives in much the same way their Tairona ancestors did, living in stone and thatch huts, worshiping Aluna (a.k.a. Mother Nature), and viewing the Earth as a living being and humanity as its children.
Muisca: One of the great cultures of the pre-Columbian era, the Muisca civilization occupied around 18,000 square miles in Colombia's Eastern Range before the Spanish conquest. In 2002 they formed the Great Council of the Muiscan People (which number approximately 10,000 now), and have since remained active defenders of the region's natural resources as well as the rights of its indigenous peoples.
Nukak- Although their numbers are small (around 500 total), this tribe of nomadic hunter-gatherers from the fringe of the Amazon basin became famous as an "uncontacted people" discovered in the early '80s. They're expert hunters, using blowguns and darts coated with curare manyi, a poison made from various plants. Endangered by disease and guerilla encounters, the Nukak are a focus of indigenous rights campaigns by the National Indigenous Organization of Colombia.
Wayuú: Easily the nation's largest indigenous tribe, the Wayuú population numbers around 450,000, with nearly a third of them based in northern Colombia (the rest live in northwest Venezuela). Inhabiting the arid La Guajira Peninsula, the matriarchal Wayuú were among the few tribes never successfully subjugated by the Spanish…and not for lack of trying. Their language, wayuunaiki, is related to the Arawak family of language predominant in the Caribbean, and remains in regular usage today. As do many of their traditional cultural elements, from musical rituals and dances such as the Yonna and Majayura to the rancherias-style settlements typically made up of five or six houses.
Bret Love is the co-founder and Editor-In-Chief of Green Global Travel and Green Travel Reviews, and is a passionate advocate for ecotourism, environmental conservation and sustainable living. He's also a veteran freelance writer whose work has appeared in American Way, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Magazine and Rolling Stone.
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August 26, 2014
From the President: Looking Ahead to 2015
Dear Traveler,
Every day I hear from our travelers — usually as they've just returned from time abroad with International Expeditions. It is gratifying to hear their praise for our guides and itineraries, but it is equally important to listen to their constructive comments as our staff continuously refines our adventures. While I'm fortunate to have experienced the Peruvian Amazon numerous times in my tenure and during the construction of our new riverboat, the benefit of seeing "our" corner of the Amazon through the new eyes of our guests is immeasurable.
Our guests offer such fresh perspectives on the destinations IE explores. So I wanted to share their feelings about two of our most popular programs — Amazon and Cuba.
"Your people aboard the ship were the stars. Johnny and Segundo were simply better than I could have believed. Their expertise is stunning, and the friendly competition between them gave everyone a chuckle!" - Leonard Kolins
While our new riverboat, La Estrella Amazonica, certainly shines, we are proud knowing our naturalist guides continue to be the "stars" of our Amazon cruises.
"I enjoyed the opportunity to really sample Cuba — the country, the scenery, the people. I left feeling like I could finally answer the question — what is Cuba really like?" – Rebecca Shedd
IE's people-to-people Cuba tours are an opportunity to experience this cloistered island through the eyes of its people — to penetrate a guarded society in a land most Americans know so little about. Perhaps our free ranging discussions with Cuban naturalists, musicians, artists and ordinary people will even challenge your expectations and assumptions. For 35 years we've helped travelers develop a deeper understanding of the world and know first-hand how much it means to form a personal connection to a country and its people.
Because International Expeditions' travelers are an adventurous group, we're thrilled to announce we've taken your suggestions to heart when planning our new journeys for 2015. While you'll still find classic favorites like our Galapagos cruises, our expanded lineup includes destinations like Sri Lanka, Colombia and Myanmar, plus additional options for exploring the vast continent of Africa.
Join us this year and see how the experts at International Expeditions can help you see the wonders of our world through new eyes!
Van Perry
August 08, 2014
Are There Camels in Patagonia?
Camels in the Americas? How crazy is that? Many millions of years ago, camelids (the camel family) were part of the fauna of North America. They existed and gradually evolved from tiny creatures the size of a domestic cat to animals the size of a goat...and eventually even much larger. The camels of North America survived until about 12,000 years ago, when humans crossed the Bering land bridge into North America. In fact, theories suggest that humans were the reason for extinction of these animals in North America. However, before that took place, camelids spread into South America where they still exist today. The llama, alpaca and vicuna are quite familiar animals to many of us, but these species are not nearly as commonly known is the guanaco, found in the extreme southern tip of South America.
The guanaco is a lovely looking creature with very thick "weather-proofing" hair of soft brown and white. Guanacos are fairly abundant in Torres del Paine National Park, so you are almost sure to see them suring International Expeditions' Patagonia tours. Guanacos are usually found in small herds and are very alert animals. Herd animals are afforded greater protection from predators by having many more eyes to keep watch on the horizon. The guanaco's most feared predator is the puma also known as the mountain lion.
Guanacos give birth every other year. This is due to a gestation of almost one year. Baby guanacos are known as chulengos. They are able to stand very shortly after birth and are then able to walk and run within hours of birth. A few other interesting adaptations allow guanacos to survive in a very windy and rocky region:
- Their padded feet that do very little to disturb the landscape and give the animal amazing traction
- Extremely long eye-lashes protect their eyes from wind and blowing sand and soil
- Guanacos have the ability to go without water for very long periods of time. In fact, guanacos can derive all of their moisture needs from the vegetation they consume, typical of all camelid species.
I've had the great pleasure of traveling throughout Patagoina many times during my years with International Expeditions. I always enjoyed observing guanacos as they are not only gorgeous creatures but they truly remind me of place. They are an iconic species of Patagonia, the end of the world at the southern tip of South America.
Naturalist Greg Greer is a favorite among IE travelers, and has gained a reputation for his friendliness and good humor, along with his incomparable knowledge of natural history. Greg's photos and articles have been widely published in books and magazines, including Georgia Outdoor News, Bird Watcher's Digest, Alabama Outdoor News, Riversedge and Southern Wildlife.
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August 01, 2014
Amazon Cruise Expedition Report: IE Art Director Charlie Boyd
Art Director Charlie Boyd shares his favorite memories and photos from his recent Amazon Voyage.
Having recently traveled again to the Amazon, the wonderful people and experiences are still fresh in my mind. I've worked for International Expeditions for over 12 years, daily creating materials for our Amazon River cruises. I was very much looking forward to experiencing the Amazon aboard our new riverboat first hand with my wife Pam. It was a little surreal for me at first… meeting the talented guides and crew that I already "knew" from pictures, seeing the beautiful new La Estrella Amazonica, and anticipating the daily activities and wildlife sightings. Soon, I got caught in the daily rhythms of the river and this voyage.
A few standout moments:
Our guides: Escorted by Expedition Leder Angel Cardenas and expert local naturalists Johnny Balarezo and Usiel Vasquez, we traveled over 600 miles on this mighty river. Along the way we spotted seven primate species, 125 bird species, fish, reptiles and amphibians, and met many of the friendly people who live along the Amazon River. Every day was different but equally exciting.
Pink dolphins: As our excursion boats entered the mouth of the Pacaya River, we noticed that there were pink river dolphins everywhere. The water was moving quickly and they were taking advantage of the "open buffet" of fish moving with the swift current. We were able to watch them for about 30 minutes, and take plenty of photos.
School visit: We stopped in the village of Nueva York for an un-announced visit. Everyone was so happy to see us. It was lunch time and many people came out of the houses to greet us as we walked through the village. A couple invited us in to see what they were cooking. Their fresh fish, cooked over an open fire, looked delicious. We visited the school, and delivered some supplies that IE guests had brought along to Peru. The kids were so full of energy and curiosity — and excitement for the soccer balls, pencils and books we'd brought. The grand prizes were backpacks — one for a boy, and one for a girl. After correctly answering some history and math questions a boy and a girl were each given a new backpack.
My private balcony: A favorite part of the wonderful new La Estrella Amazonica was the private balcony. I spent a lot of time during our daily siesta sitting out there, watching "earth's greatest wilderness" pass by. Early June was beautiful time to be to be in the Amazon. The water was on it's way down after the high season and the dark, rich soils were exposed on the riverbank. Planted rice crops were starting to sprout and I saw many birds feeding amongst them… black-necked stilts and large-billed terns, with colorful yellow-headed and oriole blackbirds feeding in the tall grass behind them. Seeing the passing scenery, wildlife and ever-changing cloud formations from my private balcony was something I looked forward to every day.
We made so many friends along the way — from the fishermen we met each day, to the extraordinary crew and amazing band, to the IE guests that we shared our days with. This part of the Amazon is a magical place, and our expedition was truly the "greatest voyage in natural history." This great experience lived up to, and surpassed every expectation I had… when do we go back?
July 25, 2014
6 Unknown Ruins in Ecuador & Peru
While iconic places like Machu Picchu and the Parthenon are hot spots for travelers, lesser known sites across the globe offer insight into our past without the pesky crowds. The Inca and Maya left their archaeological mark on Latin America with fascinating sites that are "must sees" for travel connoisseurs. International Expeditions' small-group treks take in a variety of these lesser known sites under the guidance of seasoned historian guides.
- Cuenca is quickly gaining a reputation as a city combining Spanish style with French influences, but a quick turn through town will reveal both Inca and pre-Inca Cañari ruins. Cuenca was actually connected to the Pacific coast and Amazon rainforest off an extension of the Inca Trail – which of course runs to Machu Picchu.
- Scattered through the Ecuadorian countryside are restored archaeological sites like the Baths of the Inca, once used in purification rituals before ceremonies of religious significance.
- Travelers can venture to Ingapirca, a complex network of stone structures that surround a circular sun temple used by both the Inca and Cañari, constructed in the late 15th century. Here you may walk around the ruins, climb the stairs up to the temple and even sit where the Inca did during their ceremonies.
- While Machu Picchu is undoubtedly the best-known of Peru's abandoned cities, explorers should make it a point to explore Tucume, in Northern Peru. This vast complex of Lambayeque ruins — first excavated in the 1930s — is home to an impressive, prehistoric urban site which encompassed 26 pyramids. Guests wander through the labyrinth of courtyards or can head to an overlook still used by local shamans in healing ceremonies – Tucume is renowned locally for having magical power.
- The adventurous can take the 45-minutes hike/climb to the plateau where the Kuelap complex is perched. Older than the Inca Empire, Kuelap was home to the "Cloud People." The area's remoteness has kept the fortress relatively unknown, but in addition to hundreds of ancient stone homes, within the walls travelers can also find air plants, bromeliads and orchids.
- Winay Wayna may very well have served as an ancient rest stop for travelers walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The ruins consist of upper and lower house complexes connected by a staircase and fountain structures.
What are your favorite lesser-known ruins in Latin America? Let us know in the comments.
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Like many Latin American countries, Colombia offers a rich hodgepodge of ethnic influences, most of which date back to the 16th century conquest by Spain. Along with the country's magical natural wonders, International Expeditions' Colombia tours also expose you to the region's rich culture.
As indigenous native populations (primarily the Muisca, of what is now the country's Eastern range, and the Tairona of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region) mixed with the Spanish criollos, slaves brought over from Africa, and European-born whites, a distinctively Colombian culture gradually began to emerge.
By the end of the era of regional isolation and racial segregation in the late 19th century and early 20th century, the rise of mixed-race zambos coincided with the increasing popularity of pan-cultural Carnival celebrations to create a thriving Colombian arts scene.
Archaeologists believe ceramic art was produced on Colombia's Caribbean coast earlier than anywhere else in the Americas outside the lower Amazon basin, with relics dating back to 3100 BC. The Piartal culture (750-1250 AD) created vessels with patterns inspired by animal and snakeskins, which were used in burials to hold relics and jewelry.
The San Agustín culture (200 BC-800 AD) were stonecutting artisans, erecting anthropomorphic and zoomorphic monoliths up to five meters high. Gold ultimately played a pivotal role in luring the Spanish to Colombia, and the Quimbaya and Zenú people were both masters of intricate gold work. To see stunning examples of their ancient craftsmanship, visit the Zenú Gold Museum in Cartagena.
After the Spanish invasion, 16th to 18th century Colombian art was largely devoted to Baroque-style religious depictions. But by the early 20th century a more distinctive style of modern art had begun to emerge.
Influenced by the Mexican muralists, painters such as Santiago Martinez Delgado and Pedro Nél Gomez fused neoclassic and Art Nouveau elements. Alejandro Obregon mixed Andean and European influences such as surrealism and Cubism, emerging in the 1950s as one of "The Big Five" Colombian artists. But perhaps the most famous Colombian artist is Fernando Botero, who's known internationally for his large, exaggerated figures. His famous sculpture "La Gordita" can be found in Cartagena's Plaza Santa Domingo.
Dancing has been an integral aspect of Colombian cultures for centuries, and you can see numerous traditional and modern styles performed Cartagena.
Bambuco is a traditional folkloric dance most popular in the country's Andean region. Though you're unlikely to see anyone rocking this style at a nightclub, its influence can be seen in numerous modern dance forms. Porro, which originated in Sucre, is more formal, resembling a military march. Merengue and Salsa are both very popular, but they're not native to Colombia: They were imported from the West Indies and New York, respectively.
Mapale is a style you're likely to see on the streets of Cartagena, with colorfully costumed troupes of drummers and dancers performing around Parque Bolivar, Plaza Santa Domingo and the Plaza de las Coches. Originally brought to the region by slaves from Angola, the energetic dance represents an erotic couples' courtship that resembles the movements of the Mapale fish when it's taken out of water.
The country's most popular dance style is Cumbia, which also happens to be one of the most popular music forms in all of Latin America.
Originating as a courtship dance among West African slaves in Colombia's Caribbean coastal region and Panama in the early 19th century, the Cumbia was originally performed using only drums and claves. Eventually the music incorporated influences from the indigenous Kogui and Kuna tribes (including flutes and percussion), the Spanish (European guitars), and even German immigrants (who brought the accordion to Barranquilla in the 19th century).
By the mid-20th century (a.k.a. "The Golden Age"), Colombian artists such as Pablo Galán and Lucho Bermúdez had crafted a refined form of Cumbia, which helped the music spread to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and beyond.
These days, traditional Cumbia is often blended with dancehall reggae, hip-hop and electronic musical influences to create a more modern, accessible sound. And while the pop music of Shakira and Rock en Espanol of Juanes may be more widely known in the U.S., it's Cumbia that is the epitome of Colombia's rich, distinctive cultural fusion.
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July 17, 2014
Colombia's National Parks & Reserves
Covering nearly 143,000 square kilometers and representing more than 11% of the country's total area, Colombia's 58 nationally protected areas are home to a diverse array of flora and fauna. From protected coral reefs off the Caribbean coast and the 18,700-foot altitude of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range to the tropical rainforest of the southern Amazonía Region, the country boasts an impressively broad range of ecosystems to explore. International Expeditions' nature-based Colombia tours are an in-depth way to explore Colombia's rich nature while adding an impressive number of species to your "life list."
Situated in the Cordillera Central, the highest branch of the Colombian Andes, this national park was shaped over the centuries by continuous glacial activity. There are eight volcanoes there, but the 17,400 feet high Nevado del Ruiz volcano dominates the landscape. Home to 1250 species of vascular plants and myriad trees, the park also offers a cornucopia of beautiful birds (including the Bearded Helmetcrest hummingbird (pictured right) and the endangered Yellow-eared and Fuertes's Parrots) and mammals (including the Mountain Tapir, Spectacled Bear, Cougar, and more).
On the outskirts of Barranquilla, where the fresh water of the Magdalena River meets the salt water of the Caribbean Sea, Salamanca Island Road Park was created in 1964 to protect the abundant bird life that inhabits the coastal mangroves there. Designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2000, the park boasts an impressive array of wildlife despite its dry, arid climate, including 33 mammal species, 35 species of reptiles, 9 species of amphibians, 140 species of fish, and nearly 200 species of migratory and endemic birds, many of which are endangered.
Located in western central Colombia, this 489-hectare nature sanctuary was established in 1996 and provides much of the water to aqueducts throughout the famed Coffee Triangle, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Long inhabited by the legendary goldsmiths of the Quimbaya culture, the Andean rainforest is also home to massive trees, bromeliads, orchids, birds, butterflies, spectacled bears, tapirs, deer and the more frequently spotted howler monkeys, whose distinctive, booming shrieks often echo throughout the park around sunrise and sunset.
A perennial favorite amongst avid birdwatchers, this central Andes nature reserve is operated by Fundacion Ecologica Gabriel Arango Restrepo (FUNDEGAR) and owned by a local water company. Several hiking trails provide opportunities to spot species such as the Rusty-faced Parrot, Golden-plumed Parakeet, Rufous-banded Owl, White-capped Tanager and Black-billed Mountain Toucan. But their feeders virtually guarantee you'll see hordes of hummingbirds and Chestnut-crowned and Brown-banded Antpittas (pictured right).
Reaching an altitude of 18,700 feet, but located just 42 km (26 miles) from the Caribbean Sea, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Maria is the highest coastal mountain range in the world. Encompassing around 6,600 square miles and isolated from the Andes, the range serves as the source for 36 of Colombia's rivers. Established as a national park in 1964 (making it the nation's second oldest) and as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1979, the Sierra Nevada was named the most irreplaceable park in the world for threatened species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Its tropical rainforests are home to 44 of Colombia's 340 endemic species, and there are 440 different species of birds (including the Andean Condor, Santa Marta Parakeet, and the Black-fronted Wood-quail). There are also numerous mammals, such a brocket deer, otters, tapir, cougar and jaguar.
Located less than an hour by boat from Cartagena, the Rosario Islands are an archipelago of more than 40 islands established as a National Park in 1977 in order to protect the most important coral reefs off of Colombia's Caribbean coast. There are daily tours that take visitors to the largest of these islands, Isla Rosario (which has a small aquarium) and Isla Grande (which has a free private bird sanctuary). But the main attraction here is snorkeling and diving amongst the vividly colored coral and tropical fish.
Want to learn more about ecotravel in Colombia? Watch a webinar on IE's trip led by Colombia Expedition Leader Greg Homel.
All photos ©Greg R. Homel/Natural Elements Productions
Bret Love is the co-founder and Editor-In-Chief of Green Global Travel and Green Travel Reviews, and is a passionate advocate for ecotourism, environmental conservation and sustainable living. He's also a veteran freelance writer whose work has appeared in American Way, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Magazine and Rolling Stone.
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July 11, 2014
Flying to the US? Better Power Up
Last week, the Transportation Security Administration has announced that travelers on international flights to the U.S. may be asked to prove that their electronic devices are powered before boarding at the discretion of TSA security officers. Devices with no power won't be allowed on the aircraft. The new security effort is said to be a response to fears that dead electronic devices could be used to conceal a bomb.This goes for phones and other communication electronic devices, like a tablet.
"As the traveling public knows, all electronic devices are screened by security officers. During the security examination, officers may also ask that owners power up some devices, including cell phones. Powerless devices will not be permitted onboard the aircraft. The traveler may also undergo additional screening," the TSA announced. "TSA will continue to adjust security measures to ensure that travelers are guaranteed the highest levels of aviation security conducted as conveniently as possible."
The Associated Press reports that a Department of Homeland Security official told confirmed that, while the TSA cannot implement policy in other countries, it does have the power to set screening criteria and processes for flights to the U.S.
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Introduced Species Threaten Galapagos Islands
Today, there are tremendous threats to the Galapagos Islands. Many of them are quite tangible and recognizable while others are more difficult to grasp and determine the impact of a particular alien species. Some of the recognized threats include poaching of natural resources (wildlife mainly) disturbances during critical nesting times of some birds species, the impacts of a very large tourism base and of course the introduction of non-native species. This last item, introduced species, has had an unbelievable affect on native flora and fauna and we still have much to learn about the long term affects of some of the more recent introductions to the islands.
Introductions in the past that have proven to be extremely problematic both in the devastation of habitat (flora and fauna) include goats, pigs, cats, dogs, donkeys and non-native rats. There have been many eradication programs that have been successful in removing these vertebrates from many of the islands. Once again, natural plant growth is prospering but now it seems that more tortoises are required to keep the native vegetation in check so that it can be used as nesting sites for ground nesting birds. The best example of this is on Espanola, where vegetation is becoming extremely thick and reducing the optimal area for nesting waved albatross. Today, a number of tortoises have been released so hopefully this problem will be remedied in the near future by grazing tortoises.
According to the Galapagos Conservancy, non-native introductions have included: 36 vertebrate species, one fish (tilapia), two amphibians (both are frogs), four reptiles (all are geckos), 10 birds and numerous insects and the most astounding, 543 species of plants. Insects and plants can have extremely devastating effects on ecosystems. Included in the insects introduced to the islands: scale insects that suck nutrients from their plant host, two wasps that predate upon native insect species, a parasitic fly that primarily predates on nestling birds, mosquitoes that potentially may spread West Nile Virus to both humans and birds, and fire ants. Fire ants can be devastating to ground nesting birds and reptiles as when the bird or reptile eggs hatch, the ants immediately sense this and descend upon the helpless young still in their eggs. Fire ants are the same creatures that are equally devastating to fauna in the Southern part of the U.S.
So, it is of extreme importance that cargo ships are checked for stow-aways and tourists are checked for "hitchhikers" (seeds) on their socks or shoes as they arrive from mainland Ecuador.
This will continue to be an on-going process and problem, as flora and fauna are accidentally and at times intentionally released on the islands. Nothing good comes from these introductions other than stress on an already fragile environment. Everyone can play a role in the prevention of non-native species. One easy step: Please be aware of what may be on your shoes, socks or in your luggage prior to boarding a Galapagos Islands cruise.
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Did You Know: Where is Camaguey, Cuba?
While this picture of Camaguey is familiar to our travelers on our people-to-people Cuba tours, the atmospheric city itself was originally closer to the coast. Camaguey was founded in 1514, and originally named Santa Maria del Puerto Del Principe. Its Colonial Historical Center is the largest UNESCO World Heritage Site. The constant pirate attacks forced the first residents to move the city in 1516 to the border of the Caonao River, in 1528 the city finally settled in the center of the province and today everybody calls it Camaguey.
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Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) can issue the fine to any dog or cat owner whose pet is caught without a city-issued collar tag or microchip. MACC proposed the change based on the recommendation of an advisory board made up of local animal professionals and owners with the hope that it will boost the city's lagging number of licensed pets.
Lori Olson, the city's deputy director of environmental management and safety, said MACC's "carrot" approach to licensing, which involved incentives, discounts and other initiatives, has not worked. She told the council committee that using a "stick" might be more effective. In addition to the fine increase, MACC plans to step up enforcement in areas of high pet concentrations.
As of this year, only 11,375 of the city's estimated 110,000 dogs and 125,000 cats are licensed; just 5 percent. MACC hopes to have 18,000 pets licensed within the next two years and reach 47,000 within seven years.
Pet licensing allows the city to track the dog and cat population, return lost pets and pay for shelter and animal-care services. But because of the low license numbers, MACC still relies heavily on the city's general fund to cover its operating costs. That could change if its seven-year goal is achieved, Olson said.
A Minneapolis pet license costs $30 for sterilized pets, $50 for pets that are not sterilized and $200 for a lifetime license. The city offers a $15 discount for seniors and a $20 discount for second or third pets in the same household. Dogs recognized by a service program are exempt.
Pet owners fined for not having a license do not need to pay an additional fee to get one; it will come out of the fine.
The Public Safety and Health Committee also approved replacing the city's annual pet license, which expires in January no matter when it is purchased, to a license that is good for 12 months from the day it is bought. City Council Member Lisa Goodman (7th Ward) proposed that change to make the license process more user friendly.
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If you are the parents of a daughter who is just starting middle school or junior high, brace yourself.
Suddenly, your little girl may be spending hours in front of the mirror, experimenting with clothes, hairdos and makeup. Hours more may be spent on the telephone or reading Seventeen magazine. And she may have a new set of worries: I'm getting fat! I'm not popular! Things she once worried about -- grades, extracurricular activities, cleaning her room -- no longer seem to matter.
Few among us are eager to relinquish the image of our little girl as a little girl. That you need to do so when your daughter is as young as 10 or 11 can be downright scary. "No parent is ever ready," sympathizes psychiatrist Paul Kettl, an associate professor at Penn State University.
Acknowledging the changes, however -- and arming yourself with information -- can help a lot, according to psychologist Jill Rierdan, a professor and researcher at UMass-Boston.
She says most parents pay too little attention to changes in their 9- or 10-year-old daughter because they think early adolescence doesn't begin until the onset of menstruation.
"Not so. Menstruation signals the end of early adolescence," she explains. "It's one of the last changes in the body," typically coming two years after the first changes -- breast development, a height spurt and a fat spurt. They typically occur at about 9 or 10.
But what's this about a fat spurt?
"It's a normal part of development, an increase in body fat," Rierdan says.
But because most parents don't expect it, they start to worry about a weight gain and even encourage diets. Unwittingly, says Rierdan, they feed into a girl's burgeoning negative body image.
While a 10-, 11-, or 12-year-old's preoccupation with weight and diets does not mean she is heading for an eating disorder, Rierdan urges parents to redirect their daughter's focus to health, nutrition and body competence. For instance:
"When she tells you, 'I'm too fat,' come back with, 'It's not that you're fat, just that your body is changing. If you're worried about it, let's make sure you are eating foods that are healthy and nutritious and not adding empty calories.' "
What's perhaps most unfortunate about these body changes is that they often coincide with a change in schools. Studies show that girls who go through puberty before or at the same time that they change schools have poor self-esteem, poor body image and are prone to depression, according to psychologist Anne Petersen, a professor of adolescent development and pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. Her area of research is preteen girls.
For instance, exercise is one way to deal with the increase in body fat. But the new school, with a locker room and showers, brings on an age- appropriate embarrassment: "They don't want other girls to see them naked," says Petersen. Even a girl who has been athletic may need your support stay with it, perhaps to pursue sports activities independent of the school.
Some parents get into trouble by buying into the stereotype of the difficult preteen.
"It's not that this isn't a difficult child to parent. It is," says Petersen who, like many other professionals, likens ages 9 to 13 to the ''terrible twos," when a child is equally unpredictable -- clingy one minute, independent the next. At both ages, parents never know what to expect.
But just as you can't ignore mood swings in a 2-year-old, you need to cope with them in the 10- or 12-year-old. Problems come, Petersen says, when parents become convinced they won't be able to influence their child. Instead of making the effort, they withdraw.
She tells parents that what works best with preteen girls is a parenting style that is firm, warm and supportive. Social psychologist Allena Elovson, whose specialty is parent-child relationships, gives an example:
"A girl with a small pimple on her face says she won't go to a party. The typical parent says, 'Oh, it's not so bad,' or, even, 'That's the most ridiculous thing I ever heard.' "
The first response is false reassurance, the second dismissive. Neither is helpful. Instead, Elovson says, try empathy: " 'I know this bothers you, although it's not as noticeable as you think. Try my makeup to cover it up.' ''
As improbable as it sounds, Elovson insists that it's actually possible to strengthen the parent-child relationship during these years. Validating feelings is one way to do it. Here are some other strategies:
- Be straightforward. "Talk about how you feel about something, how her behavior affects you," says Elovson. " 'I'm not comfortable with you wearing lipstick to school.' "
- Seek out her feelings, let her know she counts.
- Don't be accusatory.
- Compromise. "Telling her she can't do something is not wise. She'll feel repressed and controlled," Elovson says. Instead: "How about if you just wear lipstick at home?"
- Look for ways to convey your values without threatening hers: "I was looking through this magazine and noticed how thin these models are. It makes me think there's a lot of pressure on girls your age about weight. Do you feel that?"
Petersen says that clothes and makeup are two issues that deserve the least amount of your attention. "Give her freedom to experiment," she says, especially because peer pressure is so strong and because being different is such a stigma.
Besides, she argues, other issues are far more critical than clothes -- "Anything that might lead to sex, drugs, drink or being in a car with older kids," Petersen says. "When you do have to say no -- and you will," she adds, "do it after hearing each other's point of view. She may still be disappointed, but she won't feel you treated her as a child."
Petersen says the best way to get through these years is to look at them as opportunities to share information and values, "not as upsetting, horrible experiences you have no control over," even though, she adds, that may feel true.
And what if your preteen is a boy? "Life is somewhat easier," says psychiatrist Kettl. Boys' puberty typically is two years later than girls', and it lacks the explosion of hormonal activity. But that's material for another time.


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Jan 25, 2011, 12:33 PM EDT
The mayor of Manila all but begs David Eckstein to come to The Philippines and help revive baseball:
"Baseball is once a popular sport here and we have a number of baseball stadiums before. But its popularity continue to wane because of basketball," said Lim. Lim said sports leaders and other sponsors should channel some their resources in discovering more baseball talents since Filipinos have pretty good chances of excelling in the sport which does not need very tall players.
"It's an exciting sport since height is not a big factor and sluggers are interesting to watch. American stars used to come here in Manila."
That last part is true. Gleeman would probably remember this better than me, but someone at the SABR convention a couple of years ago gave a great presentation on baseball leagues in the Philippines during the early part of the 20th century, and about how U.S. players used to come through in the offseason to barnstorm. It was pretty cool.
As would be another large-population country that goes baseball crazy. More people playing means more talent which means better baseball. Go Mayor Lim.
- natedawg321 - Jan 25, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Lincecum is half-Filipino.
- Mr. Jason "El Bravo" Heyward - Jan 25, 2011 at 1:07 PM
I did not know that. Thanks for the edjoomakation, sir.
- BC - Jan 25, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Eckstein is scrappy, but is he in the best shape of his life?
PS. Murray Chass is a chipwich. (Just felt like throwing that in there again for no reason)
- geristrecker - Jan 26, 2011 at 3:17 PM
I think you might be referring to my 2008 SABR presentation on the 1914 Manila League, when Oscar Charleston and Wilber "Bullet Joe" Rogan were playing on the 24th Infantry team??? Baseball was HUGE in the Philippines back then. When the U.S. took possession of the islands in 1898, we sent bats & balls along with soldiers–as "baseball follows the flag" diplomacy.
- Craig Calcaterra - Jan 26, 2011 at 3:25 PM
Yes! At the Cleveland convention. I loved your presentation!
- jhu1997 - Jan 28, 2011 at 2:22 AM
Lim is closely related to my partner (we're in the US). This is strange and awesome news to read on a baseball website. I'll dig a bit to see if we have a direct connection to Filipino baseball.
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I agree with you. It's the same problem with have with lots of things these days, i.e. "my way or the highway". It's too easy and convenient to just jump into one camp and buy their total argument, "Old is bad" or "Good is bad". It's a bit more complicated than that.
Some smart person may be able to write a formula that balances motion comfort against VMG. I think of it like this:
If I were on a long passage would I be willing to give up some motion comfort for boat speed if it meant that I arrived at my destination 3 days ealier? A week earlier? Ok, let's compromise and say 4 days earlier. That's four days in a snug harbor on the hook with access to fresh groceries and cold beer. That sounds comfortable to me.
And when you discus bows you MUST take it out of the relm of 2D geometry. We are nt talking about flat plane bows cutting through flat plane waves. Bows are volumes, not 2D planes, and it is possible to have a sharp angle of entry and volume forward at the same time.
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