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Perth, Australia Youth Hostels - Britannia on William is about 200 meters from Perth city centre
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Deutsche Bank Originates $185 Million CMBS Loan for Luxury Manhattan Hotel
Deutsche Bank provided acquisition financing to Qatar's Constellation Hotel Holdings for its 80 percent stake in the InterContinental New York Barclay on Manhattan's East Side from InterContinental Hotels Group.
The global banking and financial services company originated $185 million in debt with a total commitment of $240 million, a person familiar with the transaction told Mortgage Observer on background. The $55 million of additional proceeds will be funded for upgrades on the hotel over the term of the loan, which closed on March 31, that person said. Read More


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News of Riverton, Lander and Fremont County, Wyoming, from the Ranger's award winning journalists.
SHS brings experience and talent to gridiron for '13 campaign
Aug 28, 2013 - By Randy Tucker, Sports Writer
Shoshoni seniors will have their third head coach in four years this fall, as former assistant Tony Trumpler takes the Wrangler helm after the departure of two-year head coach Rick Lindblad for New Mexico.
Trumpler has guided resurgence in the Shoshoni wrestling program and hopes to continue that trend on the gridiron.
Trumpler inherits a team that many Shoshoni fans have been waiting a long time to arrive.
The Wranglers are led by senior quarterback Tyler Clemetson and a very talented offensive line, along with a tenacious defense.
Junior Josh Oaks and sophomore Tristan Parrish bring blazing, breakaway speed to the backfield this season, with Parrish also the Wranglers' best threat at receiver.
On the line seniors Nathaniel Lutz, J.J. Crichton and Alex Minge anchor a solid front wall. Freshman J.J. Pingetzer is expected to see time on the line and in the backfield, and 225-pound sophomore Pat Forrester will play a similar role.
Perhaps the biggest surprise this season comes at center, with Galen Lagois taking the position. "Galen has been the biggest surprise on the team so far," Trumpler said. "He's really doing a good job."
Trumpler is assisted this fall by Jesse Smith, Drew Peregoy and Max Mills.
Shoshoni has an interesting week-zero exhibition game playing in Fremont County against Class 3-A Lander at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Aug. 31. That game is at Wolverine Field in Riverton.
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Shohsoni also plays east conference opponent Pine Bluffs before tackling the West 1-A league led by perennial power Cokeville.
Rocky Mountain is a favorite in the West as well, with some solid transfers and a senior class building the last three seasons for this year. Riverside should be much improved. Burlington and Wind River will rely on talented younger players but could challenge as well for a playoff spot.
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New Delhi: UEFA Cup draw has thrown up some fascinating ties, not least Werder Bremen versus AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur against Shakhtar Donetsk.
With the Champions League draw taking precedence, the UEFA Cup had to take a back seat to its more illustrious sister competition.
Yet today's draw in Nyon for the Round of 32 and the Round of 16 has created some intriguing match-ups right across the continent.
From the more unsung teams such as AaB and Lech right through to the continental giants of AC Milan and Valencia, the opposition on show is not to be sniffed at.
Here is the full draw for the Round of 32 and the Round of 16:
Round of 32
Paris St Germain v Wolfsburg
FC Copenhagen v Manchester City
NEC Nijmegen v Hamburg
Sampdoria v Metalist Kharkiv
Braga v Standard Liege
Aston Villa v CSKA Moscow
Lech Poznan v Udinese
Olympiakos v St Etienne
Fiorentina v Ajax
Aalborg v Deportivo La Coruna
Werder Bremen v AC Milan
Bordeaux v FC Galatasaray
Dynamo Kiev v Valencia
Zenit St Petersburg v VfB Stuttgart
Marseille v FC Twente
Shakhtar Donetsk v Tottenham
Round of 16
Werder Bremen or AC Milan v Olympiakos or St Etienne
Aston Villa or CSKA Moscow v Shakhtar Donetsk or Tottenham
Lech Poznan or Udinese v Zenit St Petersburg or VfB Stuttgart
Paris St Germain or Wolfsburg v Braga or Standard Liege
Dynamo Kiev or Valencia v Sampdoria or Metalist Kharkiv
FC Copenhagen or Manchester City v Aalborg or Deportivo La Coruna
Marseille or FC Twente v Fiorentina or Ajax
NEC or Hamburg v Bordeaux or FC Galatasaray
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I have been experimenting with DAZ Studio 4.0 and Lip Synch to create some simple "talking head" type videos. I always saved the results as .DAZ files.
Now today I changed quite a few things at the same time, and when I try to save my .DAZ file, it opens a Save As dialog and only gives me the option to save as a .DUF file.
The things I changed today were:
- Upgraded to DAZ Studio 4.5
- Installed Bryce and Hexagon (latest versions), neither of which was on my system before.
- Started using V5 instead of G4
- Imported walls and furniture from Blender, using .DAE (Collada) format
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Second question, am I going to have an easier life if I use Hexagon instead of Blender? I am getting patchy results when I render textured surfaces from Blender in DAZ.?


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Welcome to our fun Riad hostel, ideal for the traveler who likes great prices and wants to meet other like-minded souls. Number One Hostel in Fes for the 2nd year in a row.
Nightclub in patio now open most evenings til midnight with live DJ spinning the best in lounge and house tunes.
Check out our deals, we offer one free night when you book 3 nights or more on line. Pending availability on arrival in same room type, just pay the tax and breakfast but the bed is free!
In a great location with views over the whole Medina. This is by far the best place to stay in Fes! In fact, we are Lonely Planet-recommended and the winner of a Top Hostel in Africa 2012 and 2013 award and winner of TripAdvisor Excellency 2013.
With plenty of activities to choose from and daily cheap camel treks to the Sahara desert. You can do henna painting, basic Arabic classes, daily yoga sessions for girls, drum sessions and cooking lessons on demand, hammam trips and daily tours of the Old Medina. We also offer trips out of Fes to Volubilis, Meknes and Azrou to see the monkeys.
All room bar the male bunkbed dorm have air conditioning. Our showers are hot 24/7 and there is free High Speed Wifi in the whole property and a communal computer to use free of charge
The 4-bedded ensuite room is on the patio level and features heating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, an iDock, satellite TV and a fridge with mezzanine level.
The ground floor also has the four-person bunk bed dorm room with a shared bathroom next to the room, plus heating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, an iDock, satellite TV and a fridge.
On the MEZZANINE level is our budget twin ensuite room with an iDock, can be made into a double bed.
On the FIRST FLOOR we also have the budget single room features a shower room and sink plus satellite TV. Please note that this is an internal room. The lavatory is outside the room.
The male bunk bed room has a bathroom outside the room, while the three-person ensuite dorm has an iDock, a fridge, a balcony and satellite TV.
Our double ensuite room features an iDock, a fridge, a chill-out area, a balcony and satellite TV. 2 extra people can be added to the room on sofa beds.
Triple room features a double bed and a single bed, ensuite room with AC, balcony, satellite TV, idock and safety lockers. The sofa can also double up as a bed for a 4th person.
Up on the second floor you will find a 6 person dorm featuring iDocks, chill-out areas, balconies, satellite TV and fridges. The bathroom comprises 2 showers.
We have a daily maid service and laundry facilities. Our delicious breakfast is included in the price and is served from 9.30 am till 11.30.
Other facilities include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a juice and smoothie bar, free high-speed WiFi and you can use the communal PC.
We even have a chill-out Berber tent on the terrace, a shisha-smoking den and a VIP 360-degree panoramic viewing terrace and a mirrors-and-glass den in the evenings for guests.
In the dorm rooms we have individual safes. The hotel is very safe and we have security cameras.
Please bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper as sound travels around this Riad, there is large interior open space and we do organise birthday parties.
This place is fun and relaxed and your hosts Leanora and Nour just want you to feel at home.
Our clientele are normally young single travellers around 24 to 40 years of age. This hostel is not suitable for people over 40 or families with babies. We also do not admit Moroccans, Algerians nationals or with origin. We are licenced as a tourist Riad only I'm afraid.
Fes is a city where the locals love to haggle and hustle, be warned that if this is your first time to Morocco the experience can be quite overwhelming in the beginning. Just go with the flow and embrace the atmosphere!
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취소 정책이 숙소는 2일 취소 정책이 있습니다. 이 시간 내에 취소하지 않으면 체류 첫날 밤에 부과되는 숙박료와 똑같은 금액의 취소 수수료가 발생합니다.
약도지도 보기지도 숨기기
Check out our youtube video on how to find the Riad.


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Some of you have already noticed some small, subtle changes on Revision3.com recently, specifically in our Flash video player. We've been working behind the scenes to start the process of upgrading our flash player, as well the entire website for Revision3.com and we're starting to roll things out for you to enjoy.
Today we're excited to roll out a major upgrade to our Flash player's user interface. I've embedded a video below so you can see it in action, but allow me to highlight some of the changes:
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Ibrahim referred the legal challenge to another court after reviewing the details of the verdict.
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TOTAL TIME: 1 hour
Toast fennel seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Finely grind in a spice mill; set aside. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, fennel, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion and fennel are soft, about 12 minutes.
Stir in ground fennel seeds, tomatoes with juices, wine, clam juice, and 1 cup water. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring often, until flavors meld, about 15 minutes. Stir in fish, mussels, and shrimp and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add squid, cover, and cook until mussels open and seafood is cooked through, about 5 minutes (discard mussels that do not open). Serve with bread.
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(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) PALO ALTO, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 01/13/14 -- Frequentz released a new version of its Information Repository & Intelligence Server (IRIS), its first major product upgrade since taking over the platform from IBM. IRIS 3.2 is an event-driven traceability server that provides organizations, including manufacturers, wholesalers, and government agencies, with end-to-end product visibility and transaction security throughout the supply chain. The upgraded platform allows for faster product querying and provides improved integration with Frequentz's ePedigree offering. IRIS 3.2 also offers new serial number management capabilities and enhanced compliance features, and supports GS1 guidance for improved interoperability between trading partners.
"Our top priority at Frequentz is to stay ahead of important standards and regulatory requirements to ensure our platform allows customers to remain compliant, and that it can also be easily integrated into their business operations," said Ranjit Pradhan, CTO and SVP Global Commercialization, Frequentz. "The enhancements to IRIS are in direct response to customer feedback regarding today's dynamic regulatory landscape. IRIS customers are now equipped with actionable insight into every event along the product lifecycle, which results in enhanced consumer safety and improved business profitability." Key benefits extended to customers with the launch of IRIS 3.2 include: ePedigree: IRIS 3.2 features close integration with Frequentz's ePedigree product, offering an optional, add-on application that enables pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers to generate an electronic pedigree, or life history, of a pharmaceutical product as it moves through the supply chain Serial number management: In addition to the generation and import of serial numbers, IRIS 3.2 now supports China's State Food And Drug Administration (SFDA) serial number format GS1 compliance: IRIS 3.2 is certified GS1 compliant to ensure ease in supply chain management between partners. GS1 is an international organization that develops and maintains standards for supply and demand chains across multiple sectors. IRIS 3.2 is interoperable with all countries that have adopted the GS1 standard Combining Frequentz's data traceability technology with IBM's InfoSphere Traceability Server (acquired by Frequentz in November 2012), IRIS is the industry's most comprehensive and scalable track and trace technology. With a flexible deployment model, this latest product release comes from user feedback gathered at Frequentz's semi-annual Product Advisory Summits and regularly scheduled Voice of Customer meetings. In addition to these regular customer meetings, Frequentz has also established a Steering Committee of IRIS-installed customers to collaboratively interpret the recently passed Data Quality and Security Act (DQSA) legislation, which requires lot traceability. The goal of this committee is to help support customer compliance with, and implementation of, requirements from DQSA.
About Frequentz: Frequentz is a leader in comprehensive traceability and information management technologies that improve productivity, product quality, and profitability. Its solutions provide valuable insight into end-to-end supply chains, and critical business processes by collecting, storing and analyzing serialized, life history data. Applications of its software are currently used in the agricultural, fishery and sustainability, life science, retail, and automotive industries globally and promotes intelligent analytics and consumer safety.
For more information visit: www.frequentz.com, or contact Glen Wellbrock directly at 858.461.4417.
Contact: Lauren Grassetti LEWIS PR for Frequentz 619-677-2700 Email Contact Source: Frequentz
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The VGA show on Spike has come and gone, dishing out trophies and face time with a number of stars. With a big gaming show, you can also expect it to stage a few surprises of its own and it didn't disappoint by revealing several trailers promoting new titles slated to appear next year.
One interesting thing about each of these announcements is how they're all sequels, or spin-offs to already existing series. Not that it's necessarily a bad thing. After all, I'm definitely looking forward to another Batman game. And it's not like there aren't any new ideas out there, either, but it would have been nice to see a few of them featured during the VGAs as well (such as id's Rage, Funcom's upcoming MMO, The Secret World, or Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain)
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39th Annual "Evening with the Orchestra" Benefit EventPosted Mar. 27, 2014
Kent, Ohio – The Kent State University Orchestra Society and the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music will present the Society's 39th Annual Evening with the Orchestra on Saturday evening, April 5, in the Kent State Student Center Ballroom.
This gala event is an annual fundraiser for scholarships for Orchestra musicians. Recently the Orchestra Society has provided over $37,000 in scholarships annually. Following a social hour at 6 p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m., the Orchestra with Music Director Charles Latshaw will perform a concert. It will feature as guest conductor David Dix, publisher of the Record Courier, who won last year's conduct-the-orchestra auction.
This year's conducting auction will follow, along with a collaborative piece by the Orchestra and the Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Bobby Selvaggio. The evening concludes with dancing to the Jazz Ensemble. Also featured will be the announcements of the winner of the Leopold Sipe Award and the first offering of the Helen Dix Memorial Scholarship for Strings.
The cost of the event is $65, with $35 going to the Society's scholarship fund as a tax-deductible contribution. Optional sponsorship of a student's dinner is an additional $30.
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How do I cope with morning sickness at work?
I've had morning sickness every day since I was six weeks pregnant. On some occasions it's been so bad that I've had to call in sick for work. My boss knows I'm pregnant and claims to understand -- but I suspect he really thinks less of me for calling in sick. What's the best way to deal with this? Should I go to work sick and run to the bathroom every ten minutes, or is my boss in the wrong?
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I had severe morning sickness for both pregnancies. I was working throughout the first pregnancy and it was horrible. The thing is that although you probably have not much appetite, you should keep having small meals(whatever is comforting to you) throughout the day and it really helps. I wrote about more methods I tried and worked here: http://www.mummynista.com/2014/03/morning-sickness-during-pregnancy-and-how-to-cope/ So to summarise, the top things that worked for me: 1. Vitamin B6 2. Broth 3. Small Meals 4. Antacidsposted 01/19/2015 by Mummynista
I need to say this is crazy!!!! I am on my 2nd pregnancy and vomit up to 10 times a day forcing myself to get to work and taking care of a 11 month old . Something needs to b done about working and being this sick .. It is illegal to fire a pregnant person so call out sick if you loose ur job it's a law suit it's not our fault we are born women and have to deal with this.. I live NYC so I have to take a shuttle to a train walk I have to bring a plastic bag with me cause I puke all day at this point I feel like giving up just sit and cry.... I find ginger ale helps .. Zofran .. Prego drops or any hard candies .. Small meals even though everything is so hard to eat .. Things I normally love I can't even look at .. It's beyond hard and I think this world is crazy I am tired !!!! I pray it passes soon good luck ladies ...posted 03/26/2014 by Melanie134
I don't know what your "sick time" policy is like at your job. I am in a salaried position, so I told my boss I have been really struggling in the mornings with fatigue and nausea/vomiting, so some days I just come in later and work a little later. I think if your boss sees you try to work something out so you take care of yourself but don't negatively impact work, it will be okay. My aunt was an OB nurse & she recommends mixing 1/3 each of Sprite, cranberry and apple juice. Says it helped many of her patients not feel so queasy. I find eating little bits throughout the day helps. Don't stuff yourself but don't have an empty stomach.posted 03/04/2014 by AtlGatorMama
A lot of people don't know that they can use their FMLA time (12 weeks unpaid) for doctor appointments, half days if not feeling well, anything related to the pregnancy even break times that are extra. Keep a log of when you are using it and your fine.posted 10/07/2013 by lovebeingmommytomine
i find the more i poo the better it getsposted 10/01/2013 by jojobean3
First, you should breath calmly, than, drink some water, last, get a cold rag and put it on your head.posted 09/18/2013 by bigsteve1233
I am 6 weeks pregnant with baby number 4. I have morning sickness 24/7. Eating temporarily helps but then I get terrible indigestion and nautious all over again. I do not like this part of being pregnant. I have no cure ..just have to wait it out until it passes. It will pass.posted 08/29/2013 by Amoka13
You have to do what's best for you and your baby. Your job is very important however so is your health and baby. If your symptoms are severe enough to make you want to stay home then do it.posted 08/29/2013 by Amoka13
While I wish I had some magic cure for you, unfortunately I don't think any such thing exists! I've also suffered from severe nausea and vomiting during my first trimester. I asked EVERYONE I knew for tips and thought I might share the few that worked for me: -Fresh ginger boiled in water for 20 minutes -PROTEIN ( I don't know if this works for everyone but I noticed I had stopped eating for several weeks and my friend told me that protein would always help her... I tried it and it didn't curb the vomiting entirely but boy did it help! Milk based protein drinks were a STAPLE for me!) -Oranges ( I know this is strange. Everyone told me suck on lemons, have a sour apple, etc but I found that I couldn't deal with how sour it all was but I noticed a common trend... Citrus! I knew that my favourite citrus was oranges and now I eat about two a day!) -leafy greens ( this was mostly due to the detoxifying effect which I needed at the time) best of luck!posted 08/18/2013 by jules1785
I understand I wish my boyfriend can feel what I feelposted 08/14/2013 by TessA32
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The "Filmadelphia at the Roxy" Program is a new, monthly screening series funded by a grant awarded through the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation's Knight Arts Challenge, supporting innovative projects that inspire and enrich Philadelphia's communities.
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) MAY 15, 2013 – The Philadelphia Film Society (PFS) is proud to announce the launch of a monthly screening series that will provide local filmmakers with a voice and platform to display their work. "Filmadelphia at the Roxy" is made possible by a $150,000 matching grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of its Knight Arts Challenge. All screenings will take place at the PFS Theater at the Roxy, which was leased by PFS in 2012 and will operate as Center City's only first-run movie theater beginning in 2013.
"This is one of the many projects we had in mind when we first took over the management of the Roxy," said PFS Executive Director Andrew Greenblatt. "We're so thrilled to be able to provide local filmmakers the outlet they deserve to showcase their films. There is so much talent in Philadelphia and we believe that this program will give these filmmakers the opportunity to share their passion with the rest of the Philadelphia community."
While technological advancements have made the production of films more accessible than ever to all levels of filmmakers, avenues to exhibit their works remain limited. Exhibition is particularly difficult in Philadelphia due to the lack of movie theaters in the city, which inhibits the ability to experience a diverse selection of movies in a public setting. PFS hopes to foster greater creativity through film by providing filmmakers of all ages, levels and backgrounds a venue to showcase their work and elicit audience feedback, utilizing the PFS Theater at the Roxy as a hub for the Philadelphia filmmaking community.
Knight Foundation's Knight Arts Challenge funds innovative ideas that enrich and engage Philadelphia through the arts.
"Art brings people together. But to create it, artists need spaces where they can connect and share ideas and perspectives. The Philadelphia Film Society is providing just that kind of platform," said Dennis Scholl, VP/arts at Knight Foundation.
PFS plans to launch the program in the Fall of 2013 and will be accepting film submissions on an ongoing basis. Full details about the "Filmadelphia at the Roxy" series will be available at www.filmadelphia.org.
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Reserve Pfc. Zachary D. Russell has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
Russell is the son of Adrian and Dennis Russell of Corpus Christi and is a 2011 graduate of Ray High School.
Cadet Cameron Hargis completed Cadet Basic Training at the U.S. Military Academy. Hargis entered West Point on July 2, completed six weeks of training and began classes Aug. 20. He is a graduate of Carroll High School and is the son of Dwayne and Dee Hargis of Corpus Christi.
USS Mount McKinley Association will have its 24th annual reunion Sept. 12-16 in Annapolis, Md. Information: Lee Temanson, 10749 108th Ave. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369-2609; 763-425-6315 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Coastal Bend Detachment of the Marine Corps Leaguemeets from 7:30-9:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the American Legion Post No. 364, 5323 Kostoryz Road. Information: www.coastalbendmcl.com or contact Sal Vera at 361-980-0400 or email@example.com.
TheUSS America Carrier Veteran's Association will have a reunion Sept. 11-15 at the Holiday Inn South, 9940 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, La. Information: www.ussamerica.org or Harry Rodriquez, 845-661-1282, 888-391-2866 or email@example.com.
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 94 meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month, and Unit 94 meets at 2 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at 1651 Flour Bluff Drive. All sea service A/D, veterans and family members are welcome. Information: Donald Larson, 548-8919.
Military Order of the Purple Heart-Alaniz-Valentine Chapter 598 meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month, and Vietnam Veterans of America-Chapter 910 meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at the Veterans Band House, 1517 Mesquite St., at Heritage Park. Information: Ram Chavez, 728-7052 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The American Legion, Bill Roper Country Post 364, will host the Coastal Bend Veterans Coalition committee meeting at 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month at the hall, 5323 Kostoryz Road. Information: Vernon Lucich, 361-728-7552 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8932, 702 Jester St., Flour Bluff, meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month. Information: 937-9999.
American Legion Post 364 members meet at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month. American Legion Post 364 Auxiliary members meet at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month, and the American Legion 364 Sons of the American Legion meet at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month. The meetings are at 5323 Kostoryz Road. Information: 852-9115.
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South Texas All Airborne Chapter meets the last Thursday of every month at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2397, 4441 Ayers St. Information: Moses Leyba Jr., 361-442-9957 or Lazaro O. Camarillo III, 361-779-6456.
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Tips for getting admitted to competitive college programs
DO NOT remind your adviser how old s/he is.
Okay, this statement is truly meant more in jest than reality, but jeez o pete, already. Yes, I do work with high school students who might be writing their admission essays as sophomores. I get it. But here are the examples, then see for yourself of what I speak (moderately paraphrased, because I can't necessarily remember the exact statement):
1. I was 11 years old when the events of September 11, 2001, happened.
I was older than 11. By several years. And several college degrees.
2. I never really liked reading until Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was released in mid-1997.
Judging by birthday, said writer was 7. I was definitely older than 7. Maybe not as old as I was in 2001, but I was definitely older than 7. Again by several years, and again by a few college degrees.


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HSBC "masturbator" secretly filmed disciplinary hearing, tribunal told 4
12:00 AM — The gay, former HSBC investment banker who is claiming unfair dismissal told an employment tribunal that he secretly filmed his disciplinary appeal hearing because he did not trust his employer.Peter Lewis, claims he was sacked by the bank because he is gay. He was dismissed by the banking giant for "gross personal misconduct". The incident in question relates to an encounter between Mr Lewis and another male employee of the bank, which ultimately resulted in a complaint of "sexual harassment".
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12:00 AM — Gay icon, Paris Hilton, has been given an unusual restraining order to stay at least 100 yards away from an event producer, unless they are at the same party.Brian Quintana was granted the three-year order against the Simple Life star last month after he testified that she continuosly harassed and threatened him after their friendship ended.
Gay bishop returns to work after alcohol treatment
12:00 AM — The first openly gay bishop of the Anglican Church has returned to work after a month's rehabilitation from an alcohol problem.Gene Robinson, The Episcopal Church's New Hampshire bishop returned from treatment last week. He was catching up with work and not granting interviews. His spokesman Mike Barwell, told the Press Association, "He is going to kind of ease back into things."
Lesbian Homecoming King causes college review 1
12:00 AM — A lesbian who sparked controversy amongst students after winning a Homecoming King contest has prompted college officials to review their homecoming rules.Jen Jones, a senior at the school, beat three men to the crown at Hood College in Maryland, USA. She praised the school for appointing her.
Ashley Cole uses internet to discover impact of "gay" rumours 23
12:00 AM — The solicitors for footballer Ashley Cole in his libel case against the News of the World and the Sun are taking to the internet to decipher how articles relating to a "gay orgy" have affected the public perception of the Arsenal and England star.Answers to the questions will be used as evidence in a civil court case against the papers involved, and some of the respondents may be called as witnesses.
MP defends meeting with anti gay Muslim group 2
12:00 AM — Former cabinet minister, Clare Short, has defended a meeting she held with a radical Muslim group last week, amid anger from fellow Labour MPs and gay rights activists.The former international development secretary invited Islamic group, Hizb ut-Tahrir, which the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, wishes to ban from Britain, to speak to MPs.
Gay media monitor launched
12:00 AM — A new scheme has been launched by gay charity, Stonewall, to monitor the portral of gay people in the media, after the BBC was slammed for its coverage of homosexual issues.The project will allow TV viewers, radio listeners and newspaper readers to log any instances of homophobia they witness in the media.
Elton John's gay marriage goblets go on sale
12:00 AM — Edinburgh Castle is offering goblets similar to those used at Elton John's civil partnership ceremony.As part of a make over at the castle's shop, remakes of the cups used when the singer wed his gay partner David Furnish, will form part of a banqueting collection of Scottish food and drink.
Pub owner charged for reprimanding kissing lesbians
12:00 AM — An Irish pub owner has been charged with discrimination after ordering a lesbian couple to stop kissing in his establishment.Judges ruled yesterday that the request breached the Equal Status Act because it was discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.The case was brought by the Equality Authority on behalf of Eileen Twomey and Myra McGuirk, against publican Michael Malone of Malone's Pub in Cork.
Netherlands may deport gay Iranians 1
12:00 AM — The Dutch Immigration minister is facing criticism over plans to deport lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender asylum seekers back to Iran.A ban on deportations was imposed last September after reports of gay executions in Iran, but now the minister, Rita Verdonk, wishes to end the moratorium as she believes there is no clear evidence of execution for being a homosexual in the country.
New Zealand to lift gay sperm ban
12:00 AM — A ban on gay sperm donors may soon be lifted in New Zealand according to health authorities in the country.The controversial issue has been widely covered in the media due to a shortage of sperm donors in New Zealand and Australia. However, when a gay man in Wellington offered to help, he was turned away.
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12:00 AM — Virgin Mobile is the first blue chip company sign up as a gold sponsor for the massive EuroPride London festival taking place across the city during the last two weeks in June and featuring EuroPride day on Saturday, July 1.The mobile phone service provider will host, as their main attraction, the Virgin Mobile Cabaret Stage in London's Leicester Square following the largest ever LGBT Pride Parade through central London from Oxford Street.
Human rights group blast plans to promote anti gay army policies in schools
12:00 AM — Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese has released a statement expressing disappointment regarding the unanimous Supreme Court decision upholding a federal law that requires universities to allow military recruiters on campus, circumventing anti-discrimination measures. The case did not consider the constitutionality of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell.""The American government shouldn't be in the business of sidestepping anti-discrimination policies. This case didn't even address the military policy keeping recruiters at bay from thousands of patriotic Americans who want to serve but can't.
Liberty group argues for gay marriage rights
12:00 AM — The American Civil Liberties Union has asked New York's highest court to strike down a New York law that bars lesbian and gay couples and their families from the protections of marriage."My partner Heather was grilled by hospital staff over and over about who she was and why she was there when I was in the hospital for breast cancer surgery. We never would have had to go through such an ordeal if we were only able to be married," said Carol Snyder, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
Gay banker masturbated in front of employee, tribunal told 4
12:00 AM — A gay banker was allegedly sacked by HSBC for masturbating in front of a male employee in the work gym shower, an employment tribunal has been told.43-year-old Peter Lewis, claims he was sacked by the bank because he is gay. He was dismissed by the banking giant for "gross personal misconduct". The incident in question relates to an encounter between Mr Lewis and another male employee of the bank, which ultimately resulted in a complaint of "sexual harassment".


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We have just finished Chanukah, 8 days of deep fried delights. We brought you:
Jamie's Nutella Banana Eggroll (Pictured above)
Laura Frankel's Churro
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Jeff Nathan's Orange Scented Beignets with Winter Cider Drizzle
Paula Shoyer's Lemon Doughnuts
Dorot's Creme Anglaise Basil Filled Donuts
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Harmony Sage Fried's Pistachio Apple Cake Donuts with Cherry Jus
Shoshana Ohriner's Banana Fritters
So as we wrap up Frying Season, we wanted to announce the Winner of our Fried Dessert contest – as of 9 am this morning Melinda Strauss wins the contest with a total of 38 votes for her Eggnog Cranberry Rice Fritters, with the runner up ImaRealtor33162 with 14 votes for her Thai Fried Banana. Check out our new recipe contest – the time we are looking for Slow Cooker recipes.


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Alaska solo ride early spring - ride report
I have been fantasizing about this trip for almost 2 years.. main issue was to find the time to do it, and when in November they told us at work they would send us home for a site closure, suddenly it was clear, and I started planning for real.
The best time for me to go would have been end April, even though I knew Alaska was going to be cold and very few people had done it that time of the year and I didn't have many references on weather. The alternative would have been riding all the South US through Texas Louisiana Florida to end up reaching Yucatan and up through Mexico.. The Idea to go to such a desolated place tickled my mind much more and I knew I hardly would have been able to do it in the future.
To turn this idea into reality it took me about four months. I had to study maps, select worthy touristic attractions, organize overnight stays and most importantly, understand if my body was up to take 12 hours of riding everyday for a straight up month.
I read a lot on how to behave in the wilderness, especially night camping, on what do do in case of a close encounter with* bears or wolves, how to make sure wild animals know where you are, but at the same time how to blend with nature.*
The truth is that in trips of this length unfortunately (or fortunately) it's impossible to plan every detail, and the adventure factor will have to be part of the equation. Overall I rode 7800 miles or 12500km in 27 days (21 of solo riding). To give you an idea of the magnitude, London to New Delhi is 'only' 6000 miles (9800km)
Below are my unedited notes from the trip, along with maps and photos.* I wrote every single night before going to sleep after many hours of riding, so forgive the few errors.. It was a great way to keep the memory of this experience alive.*
Also, I hope someone will benefit from them in a future ride. Enjoy!!
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April 13 - Day 1
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Riding Gear:
Full face helmet, 2 balaclavas, 2 Under Armor polar shirts, full Alpinestar Drystar padded suit, 2 pairs of snow wool socks, BMW goretex boots, Tourmaster polar gloves.
Camping Gear:
4 season tent, air mattress, sleeping bag, portable pillow.
Bike Modifications: touring windshield, Throttlemeister, passenger backrest with rack
Emergency Gear: portable air compressor with emergency tire fix kit, first aid kit, Iridium satellite phone, bear mace.
Gadgets: tomtom rider2, iphone, leatherman multitool, 5in knife, 2 flashlights, tent lamp.
Left San Diego at 9.30 on the 15N. I pass the Nevada border, then Las Vegas at 2.30. I never rode on the strip before.. Other 2 hours and the freeway makes its way shortly through Arizona and then Utah. To build this road here they must have blown full mountains. I can see red rock walls on both sides, it reminds me of the GrandCanyon red. First contact with a Utah resident is at the gas station. White trash seems common. Gas is cheaper though, which is not bad.
Just 20 miles later, I turn east on 9E towards Rockville. Beautiful stretch of road, in the middle of huge rocky valleys, open space, clean air, no traffic.
Just after mile post 26 I turn right on a small private dirt road. I'm at Keith's now, a local beer brewer met on CouchSurfing. It's 11PM, I rode 500 miles in 9 hours. So far so good!
April 14 - Day 2
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Not too much driving today, I left Rockville at sunrise towards Zion National Park. After about 20 miles of tight twisties I enter the National Park. This early in the morning, I'm still pretty much alone. I pay the $12 to enter and I drive to the information center. After breakfast I park at 'Canyon Junction' and I get on the free bus (only way in). I can't explain Zion in words, the pictures will tell more but for now it's leaving me breathless. I tried to do a little trekking, but I don't have the right gear. After Zion I want to reach Bryce canyon, which is about 70 miles away. After one hour drive I get to Bryce. I want to set up the tent first so that I can leave everything there and be free to drive around without gear. To get to my spot in the campground I decided to try crossing a small pile of snow, but I got stuck in it, and trying to move 700 LB of steal at 9000ft it's not easy task.
Bryce doesn't have many trekking paths like Zion, it's just one single 20mile road which ends in Rainbow Point. I get to it and I have lunch in front of one of the most majestic sceneries I've ever seen. The red rock and white snow colors clash creating a very beautiful effect. I can feel the lack of oxygen and even the bike feels a bit weaker. After few pictures I get back to the campground and after a quick shower I get some rest. It's 32F at 10PM and I know it'll go down overnight, I can see white steam coming out of my mouth at every breath..*
Update: 25F @ 2AM
Update: 19F @ 6AM
Time to get the fuck out of here
April 15 - Day 3
Wake up at 7AM, it's 20F (-7C) in the tent, and my sleeping bag is rated down to only 32F. The water bottle is a brick of ice, I slept 3 hrs max shivering. I set up my stuff and take off. Driving at this temperature is not easy, but I'm wearing every single piece of clothing I have, which is keeping me decently toasty.
I leave Bryce headed North towards Salt Lake City on the 89N. First and only meal of the day French Toasts at the Big Rock Cafe, lost in Utah's canyons.
I get to SLC after three hours and I put on my TomTom the Mormon Temple. Weird creatures wearing white collar shirts and black ties walk around the area. I take some snapshots and continue West towards Wells NV.
I go through the Salt Flats of Boneville, lunar scenery..
I reach Wells and continue North towards Twin Falls ID and bang! first ticket of the journey.. 80 in a 70 mph, the cop was nice enough to charge me only with the speeding violation and not the crossing double yellow line, I'll fight it for sure ;/
I get to twin falls, after a quick hot tea and fill up, I keep on going towards Boise ID for last two hours of rain and darkness on the freeway.
I get to Boise at 10PM. Against my expectations, its a very young and happening little town. Ton of cute girls and clubs near my hostel downtown.. I'm staying at the Boisehostel, I meet the owner and his friends, all bike fanatics and I join them for a couple of beers downtown.
700 miles in 11 hours today..
I want to write a letter to the Japanese engineers that made the FJR. This bike was made to cover huge distances at speed and comfort. Never an issue, the engine still delivers the oomph no problem at 35k miles. I really want to thank them for creating such a little jewel.
April 16 - Day 4
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Nothing special today.. I went from Boise ID to Spanaway WA to my friend John's house.*
It's about 500 miles of freeway, crossing briefly Oregon where I had breakfast.*
The scenery drastically changes from ID to OR. The vast prairies turn into mountains. In WA this is even more noticeable.. high snowy mountain are frequent..*
from OR to WA there was a strong head wind for over 250 miles which sunk my mpg mileage and tired me a bit.*
In WA I had to go through high mountain passes, passing by snowy woods, frozen lakes and foggy low clouds. In rest areas you can get free coffee and cookies to keep you awake (only in WA!)
I crossed the time zone mark three times in the last two days! UT to NV, Nv to ID and ID to OR !
Im at my friends house now, tomorrow will be just a short drive to Port Angeles and then the ferry to Victoria Canada!
April 17 - Day 5
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I leave Spanaway at around 9am, headed Port Angeles. I drive the 120 miles with no rush. The road is nothing spectacular, except the last 20 miles. Both sides of the road are filled with a thick layer of pine trees, the asphalt is smooth and compact, and the ocean offers breathtaking views.
I leave the main road on a small private road, there are a couple of empty vacation homes right on the beach, in the air peace and silence. I take couple shots and get back on the road.
Once I get to Port Angeles I get my ferry ticket and I meet a group of Canadian bikers. Discussing my trip plans, a biker terrorizes me telling me about all the bears I'm gonna see in this period, and how hungry they are going to be after months of winter hibernation.
I'll try to find motels on the road when I can, but on the Alaska and Cassiar highway there are stretches of hundreds and hundreds of miles with no one around, so I'm not sure I'll find accommodation every night. Honestly I'm not sure if I'd like to see a hungry Grizzly bear near my tent.. This sense of danger and unknown is making me realize that* going now and alone might not be a good idea after all. I still have three days to make up my mind.
In the meanwhile I'll be reading about correct behavior to avoid close encounter with wild life. Apparently you have to make a lot of noise, so that bears know that you're there. it works like with sharks.. they really don't like to eat us, but if they feel you are endangering them in anyway they might attack. Another golden rule is to hang food up on a tree, far from where you're sleeping.*
On top of that you can't carry anything sweet, including toothpaste because they can smell it far away (I'm thinking of Yogi Bear and honey)
If I'll really have to deal with a bear, you must stay calm, don't run away, clap your hands and slowly move away without turning your back on it or looking it in the eyes.*
An extreme remedy I have with me is bear mace, a pepper spray for bears that can shoot 30ft away. Also, I was told to buy some firework like gadget that explodes when thrown on the ground, and that should scare them. what else.. never turn off the bike while taking pictures, so that you can take off quickly if in need.
Honestly I'm already crapping my pants, I hope I'll make it mentally.*
Victoria is not bad. Small and right on the ocean, cold like its citizens.* Ilijc and I went to a pool with his friends tonight. Canadians are cool but a bit weird at times, very kind almost fake. bah it might be the lack of sun?
April 18/21 - Day 6/9
Im not sure how I feel about the city. It might be for the people, that always seem to be know it all in every occasion. They can't wait to tell you what you're doing wrong.
on the 20th we went to Botanical Beach, a small town on the south coast of Vancouver Island. It's abut 60 miles from Victoria and the road to get there its a small strip of asphalt in between flourishing vegetation, full of tight twisties.. We get to port renfrew and after a quick lunch we walk down to the beach. This place is famous apparently for the low tides that leave space to rich vegetation on the sea floor. We take pictures for over two hours, I see also an american bold eagle looking for food. in all this we forget of returning by a certain time and when we try the only passage is closed by the ocean.*
The only way to get back is to take off shoes and pants and cross the 30ft of really cold water to the beach trying to keep all the camera gear bone dry. We make it safely to the other side, but before getting there i put my foot in the wrong place and fall on a slippery rock. luckily my bag is still dry but I'll carry the bruise on my butt for a while..*
Today apr 21 I went to Sidney BC on the ferry to Anacortes WA, tonight I'll stay at my friend Juan's house and tomorrow I'll get on the ferry to Alaskaaaa/
April 22 - Day 10
Spent the morning with Juan, at 12.30 I leave for Bellingham, 2 hours north of Seattle. I get to the port, check in and start bringing my stuff to the top deck. The check in agent was surprised to see a motorcycle, apparently I'll be the only biker on this transfer and I'm the first one of the season!*
*I set my tent outside like others. I expect three boring but wonderful days. I have 2 books to read and a lot of coast to admire. Also, there are many young travelers to talk to. I already met a couple from NewZealand that are going around the world with their 4x4 truck/motorhome. They already went through Malaysia, Thailand, Mongolia, China and Russia, and now Canada and Alaska, 2 years on the road. We'll be driving the same road till Anchorage together.
For now I'm only hoping the wind wont blow my tent away.
In the meanwhile my air mattress is already broken, 140 dollars in the trash. I tried to fix it, but I feel it's slowly deflating under my body. On a positive note, the stars are beautiful up here from the ocean.
April 23 - Day 11
I spent the full day on MV Malaspina, Alaska Highway's ferry. I'm happy with my decision of putting the tent outside on the top deck. It's not terribly cold, but tonight I'll wear some extra piece of clothing as I'm much higher in latitude. Tomorrow we should enter Alaksa!
Today we went through the 'inner passage' a natural channel that goes in between many small islands on the canadian west coast. The scenery is getting prettier and prettier.. Huge snowy mountains full of pine trees, small native communities right on the coast. No cars (there are no roads) and so much nature! I don't remember last time I saw so much of it. Living in the city we forget how nature flourishes away from us.
On the ferry I met some people that are camping up with me. the majority are younger guys that go up to Alaska to work for the summer. There are carpenters, a mountain bike guide, a ziplining instructor, and then many fishers and hunters. Fishing up here is one of the main businesses, a couple I talked to lives 4 months fishing out at sea every year and stopping every 4-5 days to sell to local markets.
The day goes by slowly, I'm trying to store as much rest as I can knowing what to expect over the next two weeks.*
The sky is full of stars, I'm taking some long exposures.*
This is the first day over the past several years that I'm been completely cut off from internet and phone, no email no Facebook skype, nothing.
I miss Courtney I want to call her and tell her I love her.
April 24 - Day 12
First stop, Ketchichan (pop 9000) It's Easter today! I get off the boat to walk around a bit in this small town. I really need to find glue to fix that stupid air mattress, but the local grocery store has nothing useful.*
I meet couple of guys from the ship, we sit for a coffee, then we meet a local guy that one of them knows and he takes us on a drive around town. First we go to his house, he lives in a nice house just outside town. He has a husky and a nice view of the mountains around. He also has a nice telescope* to observe the mountain peaks. He offers us some weed, but I kindly refuse. Then he drives us around town, from the window I see a bold eagle going back to its nest. Ketchikan has small yet colorful houses, there are no malls and traffic. He takes us to a local artist that specializes on totems.
After this stop the rest of the trip goes by smoothly. Tomorrow morning we'll arrive to Haines AK at 10AM and from there it should be about 11 hours until Tok AK, where I'm thinking I'll get a room (it might be too cold to camp out)
They told me to be careful of wild animals crossing the road, ice and frost heaves.
Frost heaves are sections of road that literally fall down on the permafrost, which is a kind of soil found only at high latitudes that is soft and not great for constructions. In fact, roads are not too stable and it seems to drive on a roller coaster. Mehm I have to see with my own eyes to fully understand what it's all about.
We finish the night playing apples to ApplestoApples then I go to bed at around 11.
April 25 - Day 13
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finally in Haines. The past three days everybody has been telling me to be careful to bears, moose, frost heaves. several people told me that Haines to Tok can't be done in one day.. This has made me very impatient to just get out and see with my own eyes what the fuss is all about.
At 10.30 the ship doors open and finally I'm out. I leave right away without wasting time. I get out of Haines and I stop at an eagle sanctuary on the side of the street, but I don't see anything. I'm a little worried that some crazy animal is gonna jump in the middle of the road.. I keep on driving and I get higher in elevation. At this latitude at 100ft altitude there is already snow and actually, after less than 30 miles I leave AK to enter BC. The road is clean but all around is covered in white. The snow is soft and untouched, it feels I'm driving on cotton candy. The scenery is gorgeous, I'm euphoric, this place has something mystic and magic to it. After another hundred miles I enter Yukon and desolation is absolute. In 500 miles of road there are only four small communities, only three with gas stations, In Yukon i drive through destruction bay, called after a tornado that destroyed it about 50 years ago. Scenery here is beautiful too, big frozen lakes surrounded by massive mountains covered in snow and woods till the eye can reach. If God exists he must live somewhere around here. After Destruction Bay I have to go through about 180 miles of terrible road.. The permafrost has ruined it, there are potholes and landslides. I can understand to average north american this is bad, but I compare it to rome of the streets in Rome and all of the sudden ain't that bad at all.
I finally re enter AK and almost reach Tok. there is a small campground few miles before town, and it's not terribly cold. there is a lot of dry wood, enough to keep me warm overnight.*
It's 10.30, and there is still so much light out, I hope the fire will stay on all night. I'm alone in this campground, excellent treat for a hungry bear. :)
480 miles in 9 hours today
Damiano screwed with this post 08-20-2012 at 05:27 AM
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Very nice ride report, love the pics.
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Edit: Ah, i see Smugmug is back up. Great pictures!!!!
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Part 2
April 26 - Day 14
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6.30 get up! boo too early
8.30 get up! im surprised to be still alive, not even the shadow of a bear,*
Its 27F i slept with my motorcycle suit tonight. At 9 Im ready to go, direction Fairbanks.
Immediately a herd of deer crosses the road and after a while also a moose!*
After 2 hr of Alaska hwy I reach Delta Junction and have some breakfast. Here Alaska highway ends, I take couple of pictures of the sign and take off. The road from Tok to Fairbanks is nothing special.*
I reach Fairbanks at 12.30 latitude 64.84N northern point of my trip, fill up and I head on the Park Hwy, towards Denali National Park. Here the scenery changes. Thick snow covers the ground, huge mountains surround the road. small enchanted rivers show up on the side of the road with the sun light reflecting in them. little streams of water completely frozen, green and blu water, sunny blu skies.. wow
After 100 miles I reach Denali National Park. Here lays the tallest mountain in North America, Mount McKinley (20000ft). All touristic attractions and the park itself are closed. I can see during the summer this place crowded with tourists, there are more signs in Japanese that in English.
I drive about 10 miles inside the park, hoping to see some animals, but I have no luck.
Im back on the road to Anchorage, it should take another 4 hours at least. For the next three hours, huge white mountains are all around. a truly breathless scenery.
9.30PM I arrive to the Arctic Adventure Hostel. 20 dollars for a bed in a private room.
550 miles today in 12 hours.
April 27 - Day 15
Today Im planning a relaxing day. I dont want to drive too far, I just want to explore around Anchorage.
First stop is a pier near the ocean where you can do birdwatching. I want to take pictures of eagles in heat, but all I find are some ducks and blackbirds.
An eagle is resting far away on a branch, but its way too far for my 200mm.
I continue towards Whittier, small town on the ocean on the other side of some mountains that separate Anchorage to the open sea. about 60 miles of snowy mountains that dip into the ocean. very pretty
I get to Whittier and I* queue for the tunnel. at 2.6 miles its the longest tunnel in north america. to make it special is the fact that only one lane is allowed at a time. it also allows the passage of the train, so the surface ill be driving on is wet metal and rails. not the best for two wheels..
Since motorcycle accidents are quite common, two wheels are let go after the last car have cleared the tunnel, so that emergency vehicles can come right away in the case of an accident.
at 25mph limit it takes about 7 minutes to go through it. Personally I dont think its as dangerous as it was presented. (Ive been driving on rails in Rome for a long time, this is quite easy)
whittier is a small town right on the water surrounded by three huge mountains. Cargo and passenger ships unload their freights directly on the train.
After lunch in the only hotel in town, i head back to Anchorage. Tomorrow will be a long day.
P.S. at 10PM is still day up here!
Watch this educational video about the Whittier tunnel! :)
April 28 - Day 16
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Today Ill be driving from Anchorage AK to Whitehorse YT for a total of 700miles. 9AM its late already considering I have to add one hour in Canada. I leave Anchorage headed NE. First stop is Glennallen. Fill up and go
The scenery is the same. snowy mountains, frozen lakes and blue skies. Im overall very happy with the period Ive chosen. Everybody told me to wait at least another month as the motorcycle season starts in mid may, but I disagree..
Weather was perfect, it never rained so far, and I saw pretty much no tourists. yes of course hotels and campgrounds are still closed, but for what I need its perfect.
Second break in Tok. fill up again and I call the hostel in Whitehorse. the nice lady confirms she has availability, but she asks to arrive before 11pm. So I have exactly 9 hrs* to do 400 miles. at 55mph average I should make it, but itll be hard to stop to rest.
I stop again right before the border for a coffee and a quick fill up and I enter Canada. At the border I meet Vladimir, a bulgarian man going around the globe on his bicycle. He looks relaxed in his red poncho and long and white beard and hair. after chatting a bit he tells me that Alaska is his last stop. he left Australia in 2004. 7 years ago! and I thought my trip was epic..
From now on I know the road, I drove it 4 days ago, but now Im in a bit of a rush. The tarmac is terrible up here. its hard to try to avoid bumps and potholes for about 150 miles. a couple of times I thought my bike was gonna fall apart.
after 9 hr riding non stop I start feeling the effects. Im tired, my back hurts and im tarting to get cold. (its about 37F)
I cant help stopping at an abandoned town. its only about 6 small buildings.. and the entrance is blocked by a tree on the road. Still, I move it and get in. I can tell right away that no one has been in here for at least 10 years.. the small access road is full of young trees and its completely flooded. I keep on foot.* I try to open the front door of the main building, but its locked. not the back door though.. inside I see whats left of an abandoned restaurant. i walk through the kitchen and where pots and pans are still on the stove. I walk through the main room and behind the counter. A newspaper says Yukon 1995 like the calendar on the wall. There are lots of old restaurant objects, old phones, credit card receipts, old pots and an empty cash register, canned foods expired when I was 13. I take some shots and walk to the motel next door. the entrance is blocked by the snow but the door is unlocked and I walk in. Same story here.. a magazine on the coffee table shows Michael J Fox from 1987! An old couch and furniture eaten by mold show how much time has passed in this room. I was expecting a skull or similar stuff, but nothing :(
It doesnt look like the old owners had moved out. more likely they left suddenly, who knows why..
I drive the last stretch of road at 90mph. Im really tired but in 2 hours Im in Whitehorse.
my hostel is literally the beez kneez and at $30 for a bed it feels great after 12 hours riding. night
April 29 - Day 17
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Today Im going from Whitehorse to Dease Lake on the infamous Cassiar Hwy. I leave at 9 sharp. I drive around Whitehorse a bit but I dont see anything interesting. I hop on the Alaska Hwy towards Watson Lake. Same sceneries, Im almost getting used to them.. I stop at Swan Heaven, a natural reserve where at the end of April swans stop to rest and mate. I take some shots in the frozen lake with couple stray dogs playing around. Im mentally too busy thinking of the Cassiar hwy waiting for me. Ive heard many stories of bears crossing the road, and frozen tarmac.
I finally reach Junction 37, the starting point of this hwy.
I notice the difference immediately. The road is narrower, with soft and deep shoulders. I must stay focused, it looks real easy to crash. The tarmac is not very smooth and after not even a mile about 10 deer cross the road ahead of me and I nearly hit one.
not a good start, the thought of driving 1000 miles in these conditions worries me a bit.
the views though are incredible.. at every turn a breathless view comes up and with Gotham Project in my ears miles flow smoothly.
Im always thinking of bears crossing the road, but so far I havent seen one..
I get to Dease Lake at about 6PM. After dinner I find a campground that unfortunately is still closed (too early in the season). No problem though, I lift up the bar and go in anyway. The small registration shack offers supreme repair for the night.
It has wooden floor and roof and a spring door. I lay my air mattress down and go enjoy sunset overlooking a frozen lake. Around me complete silence, not a bad view, sipping a beer kept cold in the snow.
April 30 - Day 18
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6 AM wake up. its freezing! I get ready and leave the campground. I stop for breakfast at a local gas station. on the news the royal wedding in London..
I decide to go see Telegraph creek. From Dease lake its about 150 miles roundtrip of unpaved and steep road. In some sections the road is marked 20% grade uphill with high cliffs on the side.. It takes me 2 hours to reach Telegraph Creek. The drive is slow and very demanding.. a bit to much gas or brakes and I immediately loose grip.
The scenery is beautiful. Canyons, valleys, Indian villages..* I get to Telegraph Creek to see whats left of an old miner town. Only a church and for 4 homes are still standing. All other buildings are crooked by time and the weight of snow.
Picturesque view, but not worth the 4 hour drive, especially because I cant continue South, but I have to go back north on the same road to Dease lake, to get to the Cassiar Hwy.
back on lovely tarmac headed south towards Stewart. I get to 37a Junction at about 4.30PM, and continue to Stewart through glaciers and mountains that almost touch the side of the road. I can see recent avalanches and finally also a brown bear, but hes more afraid than me that I am of him and disappears in the woods immediately.
Stewart is a small city in BC on the border with Alaska. You can drive to Hyder AK in just few minutes, but the small american village doesnt offer much. There isnt even border patrol officers as you cross the border, because from Hyder, you cant really go anywhere. There are no roads, no ports, no airports. There is only a post office, a bar/motel and few houses.. The road to get to Salmon Glacier its about 20 miles unpaved. I throw in the towel and decide to get back to Stewart.
As Im driving back to Canada, I dont see the border crossing sign. I just drive through it without stopping and pull over few miles later to get gas. After few minutes a police officer pulls me over and asks for my ID. Apparently I went trough the border without stopping, and he asks me to follow him. The border officer immediatley tells me that I am under temporary detention for having crossed the border without stopping. Im speechless. They go through every single item I own. Having nothing to hide, I cooperate* and apologize and explain that I really didnt see the sign. After 2 hours of questions and arguing, they tell me that Im not gonna get arrested or deported, but the bike is now officially property of the canadian government, and that to have it back I would have to pay a $1000 fine. I explain my reasons, my good intentions and they lower the fine to $500. better than before, but still. shit! I pay and get on my way.
I should continue to Hazelton another 3 hours, but Im upset, tired and it might get cold and dark. Not the best conditions to ride. I stop in Hyder for the night in a terrible motel. Everything smells like smoke, and four decrepit locals are drinking bad whisky at the counter. I get a room and go to bed.. Oh, almost forgetting.. Canada Sucks!
May 1 - Day 19
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Nothing special today.11
I drove 450 miles from Hyder to Prince George. I saw Bear Glacier but Im still to upset to enjoy anything. For now my main goal is to get the fuck out of Canada as soon as possible (sorry Canadian readers, I was upset:) )
I get to Prince George at 6.30. As suggested by a couchsurfer I go visit a local free hostel )?) Im skeptic, but I figure its worth a look. I get into the place and its full of natives. Some talk to themselves, other are downing a bottle, other rolling a cigarette.. As i walk through the entrance with my helmet and camera, everybody starts looking at me. Talk to registration and apparently Im at a homeless shelter (!!!) The guy shows me my bed in a room with other 10 guys. The smell of feet and alcohol gives me a headache. he tells me not to leave anything around because it will get stolen. I dont want to appear rude, after all they play an important role in the community, but I already know I will not sleep here. I thank for the offer and leave. Finally I get a call from another couch surfing guy, he says its ok for me to stay at his place. Only problem is that hell be back home in three hours. I patiently wait, get a hot drink and rest for a bit.
Im now at Adrian, a Quebecer of Egyptian/Turkish background. Good guy. We talk politics and travel sipping a beer until late night.
May 2 - Day 20
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9.30AM pretty much ready. I want to reach Seattle today, it should be about 650miles.
My original plan to stop in Vancouver changed because I want to get back to the US sooner than later.
The road goes through few small cities south of Prince George, nothing special..
After Clinton BC a sign says that the road to Vancouver is closed for an accident. Excellent! Im still 300 miles from Seattle, and I cant waste time. With me patiently are waiting also some bengalese truck drivers. they tell me that the alternative route is about 60 extra miles, I just decide to wait..
I get off the bike and I notice a liquid dripping on the ground.. Apparently its a leak from the water pump! I check the coolant level and its lower than last time I checked it, but enough to keep going. I go slow and check water lever very often. I get to Sumas at the US border at 5PM
Its a weird feeling but Im glad to be back in the States. Im still very far from home, but here I have that comfy sense of security that makes me feel at ease. Also, my warranty would have not assisted me in Canada, so now even if the bike breaks down its not the end of the world..
2 hours later Im at my friends Juan Carlos house in Seattle
May 3 - Day 21
First thing this morning is to take the bike to the dealer. The water pump sealer is busted. $350 work that Yamaha covers under warranty, yeah!! Also, by YES contract if something happens to your Yamaha vehicle when youre away from home, they cover trip expenses too! So basically I have an extra $250 to spend on food, rental car, gas, strip clubs :) They also overnight the parts to the dealer. Yamaha rocks
snoqualmie falls
first starbucks!
May 6 - Day 24
Bike is ready, changed rear tire. My BT023GT has only done 6000miles, not bad but I expected more.
May 8 - Day 26
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I leave Seattle at 9AM, headed to Crescent City where I have booked a motel. Its about 650 miles. I decide to take the coast after Portland OR, instead of driving on the 5S until home. Oregon coast is beautiful! so green, it reminds me of the 1 hwy in cali. Wild natural scenery right on the ocean. I stop at a small restaurant and get fresh clams for lunch.
I leave the principal road and get down to the beach to take some pictures. As Im headed back, on a very slippery road i loose control and fall. First accident of the trip and since i got this bike. After few curse words, i lift almost 700lb of bike. Luckily* no serious damage other than few scuffs and a broken mirror. Im ok as well. I get to 7pm to crescent city.
May 9 - Day 27
Today I would have done only 300 miles to SF, I would have taken the coast to visit Mendocino.
Instead Courtney calls me to tell me that the next day is the only day off of the week she can take. I decide to head home. Its 1030AM and home is 850 miles away. I have never done this much driving in one day. I dont really mind skipping SF, as Ive been many times before and every time i go there, i get a ticket of some sort.
By keeping a 65mph average speed I should make it in 15 hours, by 1AM
First part of the road is Redwood Forest. Huuuuge trees on the side of the street are lit by a beautiful morning light that shines through their leafs. some of them are 150ft and have been around since the middle ages!
I reach SF at around 3PM, and I get on the 5South for the 300 miles of straight as an arrow stretch of freeway. I get to LA at9PM and to SD at 1AM
Courtney is still up, i lay in bed with my helmet still on. its nice to be home.
the odometer marks 7793
I wanted to do this trip before my 30birthday, Im now ready to enter my third decade proudly.
Damiano screwed with this post 10-31-2011 at 06:09 PM
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Fantastic pics!
Thanks for sharing
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Is that Hwy37 Cassiar Hwy paved all the way down now I was reading some of it is Dirt? I am planing a trip up Next Summer.
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Nice ride report and excellent photos. I am interested in your lessons learned cause it sounds like there were some dramatic moments.
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whay a sort of brilliant pics
very nice RR, dude
a 20% grade must be done in first gear, i suppose
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Also I would pay more attention while entering Canada from Hyder ;)
I would have also liked to share the experience with someone, but no one was up to do it in early spring with me.. and for a trip of this length you better get along with your travel buddy 100%, or s/he will turn it to hell. better alone that with bad company right?
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Oddometer: 4,009
You made the trip. Good for you.
Had been wondering if you got to do it last spring, and how it all went. The scenery was a bit different that time of year from what you see in most ride reports of riding to Alaska, wasn't it. But you had quite the adventure, doing it the way you did.
One minor correction: Those were caribou (first cousins to Santa's reindeer) you saw crossing the highway, like this one as you came into Tok. We don't have any deer this far north. This one was a pregnant cow (they are the only ones that don't shed their horns during the winter) headed for the spring calving grounds.
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I'm so old I remember when the gallons rose faster than the dollars on gas pumps.
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Haul Road Primer
Joined: Aug 2007
Location: just relocated to London UK from SouthCal
Oddometer: 87
Yes it was different from other reports I read on this website.
The best part of going that early in the season is that I had the whole state pretty much for myself.. Many local shops told me I was the first rider of the season, only bike on the ferry.. I was also very very lucky with the weather, as it rained only couple times in the whole month!
Invisible Man
Joined: Jun 2008
Location: Socal near the great 33
Oddometer: 2,429
Wow! I dont think I would have ever done it that early and i lived in alaska for almost 18 years!! Brave
Great pictures, definitely a different view with everything still almost being snow covered.
"Otherwise, its been a carnival of idiots, and Im the f*ckin ringmaster" - RTW Doug
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, on sheet. Toss with 2 tablespoons oil. Turn cut side up again if needed. Sprinkle with coarse salt, then oregano. Roast until soft but beginning to brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool on sheet.
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At the sugar house, maple sap must be processed to a concentrated
density of 66% (maple syrup). It takes approximately 40 gallons of
maple sap to make one gallon of maple syrup. This 40 to 1 ratio
(average) makes the maple industry a very energy consuming
business. Several years ago, oil was very convenient and widely
used to concentrate the maple sap, but with the increase in oil
prices, alternate fuels have been explored. Producers are often
returning to the use of wood fuel for sap concentration.
There are a lot of backyard producers using the "batch system" to make maple syrup for family and friends. A pan is filled with maple sap and boiled. As the level in the pan drops, more sap is added until enough has been added to warrant finishing off the batch. The batch is evaporated to syrup, removed from the heat, and bottled or eaten. (Usually there is a continuous tasting by the operator—especially the first batch of the season). The entire batch process is then repeated, but most backyard operations finish only one batch per day.
Nearly all modern day evaporators are a continuous process. Sap is continually added at one point in the unit. The following are some methods of continuous sap concentration:
You now have finished maple syrup. Check it for the correct density with either a hydrometer or a refractometer. Maple syrup is now packaged (hot-190°F) and sealed in consumer-sized packages, and the packaged syrup is stored in a cool, dry place until needed.
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