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Montreal, Quebec, Canada (PRWEB) February 19, 2014
Global Vision, the industry leader in the development of innovative proofreading technologies, today announced that it will showcase Proofware at the Graphics of the Americas Conference and Expo, Booth #1022 at the Miami Convention Center, February 27 until March 1.
Proofware is the world's first all-in-one cloud-based packaging inspection suite, giving enterprise-wide instant access to everyone involved in the security of their brand copy and artwork. Proofware offers a variety of cloud-based applications to seamlessly verify digital files throughout the workflow process, catching any undetected errors before it's too late.
Available Proofware Apps
DocuProof – Text inspection
ArtProof – Artwork inspection
SpellProof – Multi-language spell check
BrailleProof – Braille translation
BarProof – Barcode verification
Notes – Annotation
Proofware further allows the sharing, storage and management of inspection reports throughout the enterprise with built-in report management tools including e-signature, annotation, call-outs, stamps, measurement, and color inspection.
"Proofware exemplifies Global Vision's goals to provide our customers with innovative technologies to secure their brand packaging end-to-end," explained Reuben Malz, President of Global Vision. "We are delighted to demonstrate this industry leading Quality Control (QC) suite at the Graphics of the Americas Conference and Expo."
Proofware features
Proofware Roadshow – Visit us at the following:
Graphics of the Americas - Booth #1022, February 27-28, Miami Beach Convention Center
Interphex - Booth #1101, March 18-20, Javits Center, NYC
INFO*FLEX 2014 - Booth #1026, April 28-29, Baltimore Convention Center
Or request a private demonstration at info (at) globalvisioninc (dot) com
About Global Vision
Global Vision is the world leader in the design and delivery of Innovative Proofreading Technologies.
Our solutions are widely interoperable and have been integrated into the packaging workflows of leading consumer packaged goods companies, printing firms and over 72% of the major pharmaceutical industry worldwide.
Global Vision's complete suite of advanced solutions featuring text-based, pixel-based and Braille inspection technologies are designed to eliminate printed artwork and copy related errors, providing end-to-end security at every stage of the packaging workflow. All our proofreading solutions meet FDA 21 CFR Part 11 / EMA Annex 11 requirements.
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Global Vision has worldwide representation. For more information, please visit http://www.GlobalVisionInc.com.


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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Keys to More Effective Purchasing
How can I pay for new subscriptions or renewals?
Prepare the LPO with all of the information required, select the "Prepay" option on the LPO, attach the Vendor's order or invoice form (it will serve as the document authorizing payment), mark "OK to Pay" and submit to the Controllers Office. Keep a copy for your records for follow-up. The Controller will send a check to the Vendor. Verify payment through your department ledger.
How can I prepay items I need from a vendor?
Prepare the LPO with all of the information required. You must obtain a document (invoice or quote with pre-payment requirement statement) for the Controllers Office to issue a check. Make a copy of all documents for your files and send the LPO and invoice to the Controller (see above). The Controller will process payment with the LPO to the Vendor. The Using Department shall follow up with both the Controllers Office and the Vendor to ensure the shipment is initiated or services are received.
If I want to get something right now from a Vendor with an LPO, how do I do it?
Call or visit the vendor to get the description (brand, color, model number, etc) of the item(s) to be purchased. Complete the LPO and make a copy for Department records. Take the LPO to the vendor, pick up or order the item and bring the invoice back to your Department. The Department should sign the invoice "OK to Pay" and forward the invoice and LPO copy to the Controllers Office. Retain all copies of the transaction for verification of billing and budget adjustments.
If the items are shipped and the freight charges are added, will the order be processed?
Yes. The LPO limitation of total dollar amount does not include freight charges. However, if the items without freight exceed the face value, you should contact the Controller's Office at once. Items should be either be picked up from the vendor or shipped directly to the Department and not Central Receiving. Remember, each LPO is for one transaction only with one invoice, therefore the Vendor should not "back order" any portions of the order.
If I disagree with the dollar amount quoted and invoice amount, who do I contact?
All disputes should be worked out between you, the Vendor and the Controller's Office. Purchasing will provide support by providing advice to the respective Department to resolve the dispute. Ultimately, the Department is responsible for the transaction.
What does a "confirming order" on the LPO mean?
A confirming order is an order originally called in, faxed, or verbally placed to a vendor prior to issuance of the LPO. If the order is delivered and accepted prior to giving the vendor the LPO number, complete the "Confirming" portion on the LPO, ensure all other sections are filled out, attach the invoice and send all of the documents to the Controllers Office for payment. The LPO confirms the order previously placed.
What happens if the LPO is lost?
Notify Purchasing at once and provide the LPO number and your Department name. If there is no activity 30 days after its expiration date, it will be considered expired and the funds will be refunded to your Department account provided there are no charges or invoices charged to the LPO .
What do I do when my LPOs expire?
Under no circumstances should you use any LPO after its expiration date indicated in the upper left hand corner on the face of the LPO. Expired and unused LPOs should be returned with a cover letter to Purchasing Department as soon as possible after the expiration date. Upon receipt, the face value balance of funds encumbered under the LPO will be refunded to your department account.
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I no longer want to use my license of Chief Architect and would like to sell it to another individual. How can I go about this process?
If you are interested in selling your license of Chief Architect, please contact our Customer Service department with your Serial Number and CD Key, or Product Key for newer versions.
Customer Service will be able to advise you whether or not your license is eligible for transfer, how much the license transfer fee will be, and provide you with the necessary paperwork for the license transfer.
Customer Service can be reached at (208)664-4204 or at the toll-free number of (800)482-4433. Their hours of operation are 6:00AM-5:00PM Pacific Time, Monday-Friday.
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76. Danny Brown ft. Freddie Gibbs "The Return"
from Rap Genius – Top 100 Rap Songs of 2013 on Genius
Track featuring Freddie Gibbs, in which both Danny Brown and Freddie kill it. Definitely top 100, one of the best tracks off of Danny's album Old, which has been a highly underrated project.
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Sylvester Ritter (December 13, 1952 – June 2, 1998) was an American professional wrestler and professional football player, best known for his work in Mid-South Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation as The Junkyard Dog (or JYD for short). Entering the ring with his trademark chain attached to a dog collar, to the music of Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust," JYD was considered by some to be one of the most electrifying and charismatic wrestlers in the country, particularly during his peak in the early 1980s. He was one of the most popular athletes of any kind in Louisiana and other parts of the south during the 1980s, having regularly headlined cards that sold out The Louisiana Superdome and other major venues. JYD was most known for his head butt and upper-body strength, the latter of which saw him regularly body slam such large wrestlers as the One Man Gang, Kamala, and King Kong Bundy. The word "thump," which referred to JYD's power slam, was prominently displayed on his wrestling trunks.
In the early 1980s Ritter moved to Mid-South Wrestling, where booker "Cowboy" Bill Watts gave him the name and gimmick Junkyard Dog, as he would wear a long chain attached to a dog collar, and white boots. He originally came to the ring pushing a cart filled with junk called the "junk wagon" and lost most of his early matches before his character caught on and became the top face in the company. While on top he feuded with some of the top heels in the company, including a now infamous angle with the Fabulous Freebirds where they blinded him with hair cream. At the peak of the feud Ritter's wife gave birth to their first child, and since Ritter now couldn't see his new daughter it increased the heat on the Freebirds to the point where they needed police escorts in and out of arenas. The feud ended with (the still blind) Ritter and Freebird "leader" Michael "P.S." Hayes wrestling in a dog collar match. Other notable feuds involved Ted Dibiase, Kamala, King Kong Bundy, and Hacksaw Butch Reed. The feud with Ted Dibiase was particularly notable as Dibiase, once JYD's friend and tag-team partner, turned heel and subsequently won a loser-leave-town match with JYD with the help of the loaded glove, which would be a Dibiase calling card, forcing JYD to leave town for an extended period of time. A masked man physically resembling JYD, known as Stagger Lee, subsequently appeared in the region and began to defeat the competition, one by one, including Dibiase. Though Dibiase and the other heels strongly suspected that Stagger Lee was in fact JYD, they were unable to unmask him to prove their suspicions. Stagger Lee disappeared once the loser-leave-town clause in the JYD-Dibiase match had expired, and JYD returned and reclaimed the North American Heavyweight Championship. The feud with Reed was notable in that Reed, a protégé of JYD, had turned heel. The two had a series of matches, many of which were bouts for the prized North American Heavyweight Championship. These matches were also notable for their brutality, which included "ghetto street fights," "dog-collar matches," two-out-of-three pin-fall matches and steel-cage matches. JYD was lured to the WWF at the peak of the feud with Reed.
Late in 1984 Ritter left Mid-South for the World Wrestling Federation, where he was still an over face. While in the WWF, JYD made a habit of interacting with the growing number of young people in attendance, often bringing them into the ring after matches and dancing with them. Ritter won The Wrestling Classic tournament, often cited as the first-ever WWF pay-per-view and his most notable feuds in the company came against King Harley Race, the Funk Brothers, Adrian Adonis, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine and "Outlaw" Ron Bass before he left the company in 1988.
In 1990 he had a brief run in World Championship Wrestling while it was still under the National Wrestling Alliance banner, where he feuded with Ric Flair over the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and won the Six-Man Tag Team Championship with Ricky Morton and Tommy Rich.
Sylvester Ritter died on June 2, 1998, in a single-car accident on Interstate 20 near Forest, Mississippi, as he was returning home from his daughter Latoya's high school graduation in Wadesboro, North Carolina. The apparent cause was falling asleep at the wheel. According to an article in a 2006 issue of WWE Magazine featuring the locations of deceased wrestlers' graves, Ritter's body was laid in an unmarked grave.
Ritter had stayed active in professional wrestling until the time of his death, appearing at Extreme Championship Wrestling's 1998 Wrestlepalooza event, just one month prior. He was the founder of the Dog Pound stable in independent Mid-South promotion, based in southern Louisiana. Among Ritter's last contributions to professional wrestling was the training of former WWF wrestlers Rodney Mack and Jazz.
In 2004, his daughter, LaToya Ritter, represented her father as he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame at a ceremony held on March 13 2004, the day before WrestleMania XX.


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Jane Austen will appear on the U.K.'s next 10-pound note, ensuring at least one female historical figure is represented on the currency in circulation.
Jane Austen famously refused to acknowledge the Napoleonic Wars in her books. The detective novelist P.D. James rectifies that in the first chapter of "Death Comes to Pemberley," her follow-up to "Pride and Prejudice." She even throws in a corpse.
Reading the critic William Deresiewicz's takedowns of Susan Sontag , Philip Roth , Richard Powers (the list goes on) is like watching a big-game hunter wield an elephant gun against snorting, charging beasts. You may not approve -- sometimes I do, sometimes I don't -- but the nerve and expertise are dazzling.
A Jane Austen manuscript and the earliest set of club-soccer rules today fetched a total of $3 million, the top lots of a Sotheby's auction in London.
Billionaire Leon Black was the anonymous buyer of Edvard Munch's "The Scream" for $119.9 million at Sotheby's, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people close to the private equity manager.
Bank of England Governor Mervyn King said Jane Austen is a "clear candidate" to appear on the next U.K. 10-pound note.
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said harassment of women lobbying for 19th-century novelist Jane Austen's image to appear on U.K. banknotes was "shocking" and the perpetrators should be prosecuted.
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Tom Verducci (to the left of Mr. Selig) is Robert's favorite baseball writer. Podcast of their conversation from hour 1 of today's show after the jump.
Tom Verducci (to the left of Mr. Selig) is Robert's favorite baseball writer. Podcast of their conversation from hour 1 of today's show after the jump.
Film and TV Legend Rob Reiner and Dodgers broadcaster Charlie Steiner joined Robert in studio today. Podcast after the jump.
You saw it. I saw it. We all saw it. In fewer than 5 seconds, television gave us everything we've been BEGGING FOR in the post-millenial media age: voyeurism, cult-of-celebrity, empty calories, salt, beautiful Latinos, and pro football. It may have been one of the most perfectly potent moments in the history of media. It is near-tragic that Marshall McLuhan didn't live to see it. It's difficult to believe that it was unscripted.
A-Rod is mad, naturally, because he is the most socially tone-deaf celebrity athlete, ever.
Call Robert: 855.500.WUHL
In the 80s classic film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Ferris and crew hit Wrigley to take in an afternoon Cubs game. It had to be an afternoon game, you see, because Wrigley didn't get lights until 1988.
Baseball Prospectus has gone deep, deep, deep into the Wrigley scene from the movie, and has unearthed some very awesome trivia.
Ferris Bueller and his pals were at the June 5, 1985, tilt between the Cubs and the Braves. The foul ball that Ferris caught was hit by Atlanta rightfielder Claudell Washington (#15) in the top of the 11th inning. The game was tied at two (not scoreless, like the pizza guy claimed) and backup second-baseman Paul Zuvella (#18) was being held on first by Leon Durham (#10) after a leadoff single (the fourth hit of the game, and Atlanta's first hit since the fifth). Washington would end his at-bat with a flyball to leftfielder Davey Lopes. The next batter, Rafael Ramirez, would wind up hitting a two-run home run and the Braves would go on to win 4-2. The movie, however, cut away before that happened.
Check out a quick clip from that scene after the jump. It's pretty apparent that it's a real game.
The Wilpons own the New York Mets. They own 100% of the Mets.
Because of a recent lawsuit stemming from the Benie Madoff Ponzi scheme, the Wilpons may be on the hook for between $300 million and $1 billion.
25% of the Mets is now for sale. The New York Times wonders if that's worth buying.
This is a fictitious sports agent:
Audio of Adam Katz, non-fictional sports agent, after the jump.
Being a baseball writer can be a thankless job. Prima donna players, manipulative front office figures, low pay, and an intimidatingly rich literary standard to uphold, bound tightly to the game. Memorable baseball writing emerged almost simultaneously with the sport itself from the bucolic mists of 19th century meadows and memories, and remains an expectation – conscious or otherwise – of nearly every fan who has ever read a game story.
Bob Nightengale is a baseball writer for a little paper called USA Today. He joined the conversation in the 2nd hour this afternoon. Audio of the interview with Robert after the jump.
Hall of Fame bound player and manager, Joe Torre talked about not missing Spring Training at all. He also shared a great Tino Martinez story and talked about his 'Safe At Home Foundation'.
The interview audio is after the jump.
The LoHud Yankees Blog writes about the Yankees finally signing someone. It's not a Lee level signing (what is?) but it makes their set up role better and removes a weapon from the sinking Rays. Why is LoHud tepid on this deal?
That said, it's hard for me to be completely sold on the deal. Soriano is a great pitcher with a proven track record, but in the big picture, it's hard for me to see this as a total win for the Yankees.


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Mayor Schmoke wants to kill in order to stop the killing.
He wants to kill the people on Maryland's death row in the belief that this will help stop crime.
He is wrong. It will not help. It will only kill.
Mayor Schmoke's outburst over the weekend -- "The death penalty in this state has just got to happen" -- can be excused as an emotional response to the terrible shootings of two police officers in two days.


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Project Full Circle:Ninja 650 gets a makeover
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Joined: Aug 2005
Location: Turning expensive metal into scrap
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It's a 320 rotor, caliper and master cylinder from Braking, bought it used from someone in the FM who had it on a 640 Adventure. I had this on my CBR600 build which I only put 200ish miles on so no long term report. I will say it works incredibly well. One finger could easily throw you over the bars, will make a front knob squirm under heavy braking.
I have the weirdest leak from the master cylinder, it has this one tiny wet spot under the pivot (that sounded really bad
). It never gets to the point where it drips, fluid stays the same. I wonder if it is some residual fluid caught between the two seals? Anyways getting a rebuild kit had to come form Italy and was stupid expensive for a couple seals.
I had never had a really nice brake setup other than Brembos but these 320mm rotors with the correct master cylinder are impressive.
BTW, I hate to say I am biased but I remember seeing your thread title and I was like, great a Harley build. Then I recall you discussing a CNC billet swingarm and I was GLUED to the thread. Your execution and attention to detail was incredible to follow. My bikes always end up looking like a high school shop class
I'm trying hard with this one not to go ghetto...
We're not out here to rough it. We're here to smooth it. Things are rough enough in town.
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Statement of Significance (as of designation - June 23, 1965):
Jane Addams (1860-1935), American social reformer and pacifist who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931, moved into Hull House in 1889 and worked here to provide a wide variety of social services to Chicago's poor. Her settlement-house program gained international recognition.
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The Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) is a species of diadromous fish in family Latidae of order Perciformes. The native species ranges from northern and eastern Australia through the Torres Strait to New Guinea.
They are mainly a summertime fish, but can be caught all year round, and may be found frolicking in disturbed waters. They are usually targeted with large hard-bodied lures or live bait fish. Although many fishermen are well known for catching and studying these fish, there is much to be discovered about these mysterious predators.
Impoundment barramundi, as many anglers recognise them, are growing in popularity as a catch and release fish. Popular stocked barramundi impoundments include Lake Tinaroo, near Cairns in the Atherton Tablelands, Peter Faust Dam near the Whitsundays, Teemburra Dam near Mackay, Lake Awoonga near Gladstone and Lake Monduran around an hours drive south from Lake Awoonga.
Fishing techniques revolve mainly around casting and retrieving all types of lures including soft and hard body lures. Trolling is also a favoured and productive technique for impoundment barramundi.
Impoundment barramundi are also a popular target with surface lures as they are known to eat all types of foods from the surface of the water including frogs, injured baitfish and even baby swans and other birds.
The distinct 'thunk!' noise which barramundi make when surface feeding can easily be recognised and echo up to long distances at quiet times like still nights.
Many anglers travel to Queenslands barramundi impoundments to catch the elusive 'metrey', a barramundi measuring in excess of a metre and weighing anywhere from 10kg - 25kg, depending on the fat level of the fish.
When hooked on a lure, the barramundi will often clear itself from the water several times throughout the battle and make long powerful runs. This is what makes it such a popular target and it is believed that when you have caught one, it can become addictive!
The eating quality of impoundment barramundi is quite low, with a rating of around 1.5/5 stars.
The flesh has a 'muddy' taste due to the barramundi spending all of its life in silty, freshwater environments. Although, some people do have their own cooking recipes for removing or masking the muddy taste.
Barramundi caught in salt water however is excellent table fare.
Consumers should be aware that Nile perch - a similar fish found in Lake Victoria, Africa - is often mislabeled as barramundi. However it does not fall under the recommendation for U.S. farmed barramundi. The species was originally assigned to genus Holocentrus, in the beryciform family Holocentridae.


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Modified Mustangs & FordsFeatured Vehicles
2006 Mustang GT - Cannonball Express
This Modified Mustang is made for Movement
Zeeshan Mohamed from Calabasas, California, owns the black-on-black '06 Mustang GT searing your eyeballs. He's a busy man and is currently involved in the creation of a new business called Automotive Dezignz. He has had a huge variety of cars in his automotive past but he wasn't originally interested in high-performance iron.
From a design standpoint, however, he has always loved the '67-'68 Mustang fastback body style. When the all-new Mustang was introduced in '05, the classic fastback roofline really hooked him. Zeeshan knew that sooner or later he would own one of the beautifully styled cars.
It turned out to be sooner, as he bought his Mustang GT new at Galpin Motors, located Southern California's San Fernando Valley, late in 2005. He started out just driving his new car and enjoying the incredible value of the factory-fresh Mustang before making any changes.
It wasn't too long before the multitude of aftermarket offerings for new Mustangs began to attract his attention and he chose the aftermarket components for his new car carefully. Take one look at his setup and you'll see that it isn't for drag racing. Although the Mustang has a lowered stance, he says it isn't used as a road racer. The prominent front spoiler bolstered with steel support rods and a custom carbon-fiber air splitter hint at the car's true intended purpose.
Zeeshan likes to use his Mustang for sustained high-speed transportation and he enjoys driving his car near the edge of its performance envelope, sometimes for hours on end. You might call it freeway flying where Overdrive is king and the open road is a ribbon running to the horizon.
That sounds a lot like going between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and it just so happens that's one trip he likes to make in the black Mustang. In fact, he and his buddies have had something resembling a Cannonball Run going on between the two cities. Zeeshan didn't say how fast anybody was going and they didn't have to outrun any police helicopters, but he did say that in the tradition of the famous open-road event, a splendid time was had by all.


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Orientation is hosted by the Graduate School and the Graduate Student Association and provides a general introduction to the University, services, and life as a Baylor graduate student. Breakout sessions are provided on varioius topics, such as "living in Waco" and "students with families." The morning is concluded with a President's Reception, where President Ken Starr addresses and mingles with all incoming students.
For more information, please click here.
Every year, GSA hosts a tailgate during the fall football season for graduate students and their families. We come together for fellowship, bbq and to cheer on the Bears.
In the spring, GSA hosts a picnic for all graduate students and their program directors. The picnic honors the hard work of our Graduate Program Directors and allows students to express their appreciation.
GSA attempts to have students signed up for intramural teams in every sport for both men's and women's categories. Many of our teams have been successful in previous years, even winning their divisions! To do this we need any graduate student or group of graduate students who is interested in playing on a team to contact our intramural coordinator for 2013-2014:
Zach Papadakis, Doctoral Candidate, Kinesiology, Nutrition


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Learn more about Baby Looney Tunes-Volumes 1-4:
Format: DVD
Manufacturer: Warner
Sku: 207938692
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Youthful Looney Lovables Star in 24 Adorable Small-Fry Adventures -- Including 12 Fun Singalong Songs!
|When Tazmanian Devil was a teeny, he loved his toys more than anything -- until he broke them! When Granny gives him a new toy clown, he guards it ferociously in Taz in Toyland. Then tiny Tweety tawt he heard his friends whispering about him in A Secret Tweet. But his sad feelings soon fly away when he discovers his happy surprise! Nap time follows playtime except Daffy can't sleep after losing his blanket, so baby Bugs leads a mission to find it in Comfort Level. Awake and refreshed, Granny teaches the wee ones to swim in her pool. Overconfident Daffy thinks he has a feather up on everyone else, only to discover he doesn't exactly take to swimming Like a Duck to Water.
This collection featuring the first four volumes of Baby Looney Tunes includes 24 fun adventures!
"June Foray again voices Granny, as she has done...during a career in TV and movies spanning seven decades now. Amazing. John J. Puccio, DVD Town
"...a pretty cute show, and for innocuous entertainment that might give your kids a good lesson along with the fun songs, you can't go wrong... Paul Mavis, DVD Talk
Editor's NoteA huge selection of episodes from the BABY LOONEY TUNES television show are presented in this collection. Baby versions of beloved characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tweety all make appearances.
Cast & Crew
|Samuel Vincent - Voice
|Britt McKillip - Voice
|Ian James Corlett - Voice
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The Ibanez bill, one of REBA's core legislative priorities, has passed both chambers on Beacon Hill. more >>
November 4th, the date of REBA's all-day Annual Meeting and Conference, will be a special day for us. REBA will launch a new award, the REBA Excellence in Professionalism Award. This award will recognize the honoree's integrity, passion and dedication to the highest standards in the practice of law. The award's recipients understand that the legal profession is a higher calling, imbued with noble and aspirational goals of service – to clients, to the community and to the profession. more >>


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Irish budget carrier Ryanair has posted a pre-tax loss of €180 million ($254 million) for operating activities over the full year.
In the 12 months to 31 March 2009 the carrier posted operating revenues of €2.94 billion, a rise of 8%.
Passenger numbers for the year were up 15% to 58.5 million.
Ryanair's figures include a large writedown of €222 million in its investment in Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus.


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U.S. DoD Cannot Solve its Budget Woes by Squeezing the Defense Industry
March 9, 2012
The Holy Grail of defense acquisition reform is a methodology, system, approach -- something -- that will enable the Department of Defense to procure equipment, platforms and services of quality relatively cheaply and quickly. Over the recent decades, DoD has careened from one fashion to another in acquisition reform. Sometimes diametrically opposed solutions are advertised as somehow saving the exact same percentage of defense costs.
Right now, the strategy is one of achieving better buying power largely by squeezing the private sector companies on whom the department relies. This is being pursued in a number of ways. DoD is increasing competition among private sector companies for contracts. Where only one qualified bidder exists, program managers are sometimes attempting to create a competitor or cancelling desperately needed procurements for fear of having to award a sole source contract. The Pentagon is making the winning companies assume a much greater degree of risk by requiring fixed price bids even for programs that require lots of developmental work. There is also an increased use of criteria for contract award such as the lowest cost, technically acceptable bid. This particular approach is all but guaranteed to result in the dumbing down of the industry since there are no points scored for innovation, superior quality or even a better workforce.
The cost structure in the defense and aerospace sector is heavily burdened by the weight of regulations, technical specifications, oversight and reporting requirements, material standards, testing requirements and even export sales limitations. As a consequence, it is very difficult for the aerospace and defense sector to lower their prices except when they have contracts of sufficient duration and size to allow for the companies to exploit the effects of moving down the performance learning curve. But since DoD is championing more and more frequent competitions, the opportunities to exploit the learning curve phenomenon are becoming fewer and fewer.


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CHICAGO, February 28, 2004—Charles R. Evans, FACHE, president, Southeast Division, HCA, Alpharetta, GA, has been elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of 30,000 healthcare executives.
Evans took office today at the Council of Regents Meeting during ACHE's 47th Congress on Healthcare Management at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. He will serve a three-year term representing ACHE affiliates on ACHE's Board of Governors, the authority that oversees ACHE operations and member services.
Since 2001, Evans has been president of HCA's Southeast Division, which includes 14 hospitals and 9 surgery centers throughout Georgia plus 9 facilities in the Carolinas. Before being named to his current position, Evans served as president for a number of other HCA entities, including the MidAmerica Division, Nashville, TN, from 1998 to 2000; the North Carolina Division, Raleigh, from 1996 to 1997; First Coast Health Network, Jacksonville, FL, from 1995 to 1996; and Memorial Medical Center Jacksonville (FL) from 1989 to 1994.
From 1980 to 1989, Evans held positions of increasing responsibility at Community Hospitals Indianapolis, including associate director of Professional Services and administrator, Gallahue Mental Health Center, and executive vice president of Community Health Services, Allied Services Division. His tenure at Community Hospitals Indianapolis culminated in his being named executive vice president and chief operating officer in 1986. Evans began his executive career at CMSU Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Drug & Alcohol Program, Danville, PA, starting as a program director and later serving as administrator. Prior to that, he worked as a counselor and social worker at ARIN Intermediate Unit in Kittanning, PA.
Evans serves on the boards of directors of the Georgia Hospital Association, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and West Virginia Wesleyan College, where he is also an adjunct faculty member. He is vice chairman of the Emory/HCA Partnership Board of Directors. In addition, Evans is a member of the American Hospital Association, the South Carolina Hospital Association, the Federation of American Hospitals, and the Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives.
Board certified in healthcare management and an ACHE Fellow, Evans received his master's degree in business administration from the Indiana University School of Business, Bloomington; his master's degree in counseling services from Indiana University of Pennsylvania; and his bachelor's degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon.
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Melange — meaning a mixture, a blend, or a motley assortment of — is just what owners Jon Devlin, Jamie Booth, and Pam Burriss have created in their new space!
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- Mr. Blackwell's Coffee (63 feet W)
- Marlee's Coffee and Tea House (137 feet W)
- Bada Bings Sports Food & Fun (326 feet W)
- Nick's Food to Go (899 feet SW)
- Daddy D'z BBQ Joint (999 feet SW)
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- Young Augustine's (0.23 miles SE)
- Pizzeria Vesuvius (0.32 miles NE)
- Tin Lizzy's Cantina (0.33 miles SE)
- Noni's Bar & Deli (0.34 miles NE)
Nearby Destinations:
- Eyedrum Art & Music Gallery (707 feet S)
- Oakland Cemetery (0.23 miles SE)
- House of Blended Ink (0.27 miles SE)
- Dobbs Plaza Daffodils (0.39 miles N)
- Atrium on Sweet Auburn (0.43 miles NW)
- U*Space Gallery (0.45 miles NE)
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|13 Nights
|40 Miles/day average
|Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 21*, 2014. Jan 11, Feb 22, Mar 22, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 20, 2015. (minimum 2 participants) *guaranteed to depart
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|Start city:
|Kunming, China
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|Mandalay, Burma
Most people have heard of Route 66 in the US and the Great Ocean Road in Australia, but lesser known is the Burma Road, unless you are a war history buff. The original Burma Road was completed in 1938 as a supply line for the then British colony of Burma running from Kunming in Yunnan, China to Lashio, Burma. During WWII, when Japan was at war with the British, they captured the road, and the Western Allies built an alternative, known as the Ledo Road, running from Assam, India, connecting to the border town of Muse.
The first trucks brought supplies to China on this route in 1945 and since then the route has lost its strategic importance, which makes it a perfect road for cycling.
Our Burma Road tour starts at Kunming, China, where we take a short flight to Baoshan, to begin our adventure. Cycling on this historical route we'll realize the difficulty in building the road as we cycle up and down mountains and cross the Salween River.
The road leads us deep into the volcanic region of Tengchong where hot springs abound, and we'll absorb ancient Chinese traditional architecture in the village of Heshun. Along the way we'll pass small villages where people still live their rural life in harmony with nature, many wearing their traditional ethnic clothing.
We leave China from the lively border-town Ruili and start our first leg of Burma in Muse. Here the road continues over rolling hills, making the riding challenging and interesting. A downhill ride takes us to Lashio, the terminus of the Burma Road. We'll take breaks to visit temples, ancient chedis, waterfalls and a former Shan palace, as we approcah the former colonial British hill station town of Maymyo, now called Pyin Oo Lwin. Here we'll visit the manicured botanical gardens before riding down to Mandalay, where we end our journey of the Burma Road.
We'll stay in a variety of accommodation along the way and this will include a hill station resort, guest houses. There will be some basic nights, but that only adds to the adventure!
A note about weather: Yunnan is well known for its mild climate year-round. In fact, its name translates to: "south of the clouds." Despite having a mild climate – extremes can be found especially at higher altitudes. The region we are riding has ideal temperatures year-round where winter never drops below 4c and summer doesn't climb above 25c.
Myanmar/Burma has a tropical climate with fairly high humidity. There are three seasons: from March to June it is hot and dry, with temperatures between 80-104F (27-40C), and with night temperatures in the 60s (F). The rainy season is from July to September. The cooler season (particularly in the mountains) is from September to February, with average temperatures between 68-86F (20-30C). It can be cold at night in the hills in Yunnan and Shan state and adequate cold weather clothing – gloves, hats, jacket - is required.
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Day 1: Arrival in Kunming, China
We will meet at the Kunming Sakura Hotel for a trip briefing and welcome dinner. Dinner provided. Overnight in Kunming.
Day 2: Kunming - Baoshan – Long Ling (37 miles/60 km)
Catch a morning flight to Baoshan and we start our tour off by riding straight away on the Burma Road. This historic road will take us to a less visited part of Yunnan, as we pass through farmlands, small villages and cycle deep into valleys. After a short transfer to Dengzi village we'll start our cycling with a warm climb and have our first view of the Salween River.
We descend 15 miles/25 km to the Salween valley on a mix of dirt roads and cobble stones. We cross the Salween River (Nu Jiang in Chinese), one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the world, running from China to Burma, forming a border with Thailand before re-entering Burma and emptying into the Andaman Sea, on the Red Flag Bridge.
Riding along the river we can prepare for our steady 15-mile/25 km ascent of Songshan Mountain. This was where the Japanese bunkered down for two years and built seven sunken fortresses, trenches, and one can see bullet holes in the hundred-year-old trees. Breakfast, lunch, dinner provided.
Overnight in Long Ling.
Day 3: Long Ling – Sakura Valley (28 miles/45 km)
We transfer to Tengchong and start cycling to Sakura Valley, home to more than 80 hot springs, as a result of the numerous inactive volcanoes that are scattered around the region. We'll end the day with a soak in one of them after riding on a mix of cobblestone and dirt roads. Our backdrop will be the greenery of Gaoligong Mountain, the beauty of yellow blooming rapeseed fields and rice terraces and the dense forest of Maoligong mountain. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.
Overnight in Sakura.
Day 4: Sakura Valley - Heshun (31 miles/50 km)
We start cycling to Jiangdong Ginkgo Village which is home to more than 3,000 Ginkgo trees. We will spend some time visiting this quaint village and then cycle on to the Beihai Wetland. Here the peaceful waters are broached by bamboo bridges and little boats sliding along the river. We will cycle around the wetland and on to Heshun village, which has been set aside as a retirement village for overseas Chinese. This charming ancient town with cobbled streets, homes with traditional rustic tiled roofs, willow trees hanging down into the river and lotus flowers in ponds all adds to the authentic atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch, dinner provided.
Overnight in in guesthouse in Heshun.
Day 5: Heshun to Lianghe (28 miles/45 km)
This morning will be free to explore this charming town and capture some great photographs. After lunch we will ride through the countryside on paved roads to Qingshui and ride on dirt roads to the main road, we will have a great view of the Daying Jiang River as we cross paddy fields. Breakfast, lunch, dinner provided.
Overnight in Lianghe.
Day 6: Lianghe – Ruili (43 miles/70 km)
Continuing on the Burma Road we transfer to Wong Leng town and start our cycling. Today we have a 12 mile/19 km climb with a reward of a 18 mile/30 km downhill! The surface will cobblestones and will require many breaks, both up and down! The road then becomes smooth and flattens out as we make our way to old Longchuan. The closer we get to Burma we'll notice more changes in the people as here there are a myriad of ethnic tribes. You will start to see women dressing in 'sarongs', a traditional dress for 'jingpo', ethnic minority in China. We'll then transfer to the border town of Ruili where the mixed population of Han Chinese, ethnic minority groups and Burmese traders gives it a bit of a frontier town feel. We check into our hotel and have time to explore this lively border-town. Breakfast, lunch, dinner provided.
Overnight in Ruili.
Day 7: Ruili – Muse Border (18 miles/30 km)
Crossing Say 'Zai Jiang' to China (means 'Goodbye in Chinese), to our crew as we follow the Burma Road into Burma. Once we have cleared immigration we will be met by our Burmese crew. We will check into our hotel and then go for an afternoon ride in the countryside. Lunch, dinner provided.
Overnight in Muse.
Day 8: Muse - Kutkai (64 miles/103 km)
Early start for a long day of riding on rolling hills. As we pass from one valley to another, the road snakes, winds and climbs through a heavily forested canyon, to keep you distracted from all the work you are doing. We stop at several local tea shops along the route to give our legs a rest. We pass through several villages and tiny towns on our way to Kutkai, a remote trading village. Most roads leading to Kutkai are dirt and horses are the vehicles of the traders. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.
Overnight in Kutkai.
Day 9: Kutkai - Lashio (48 miles/78 miles)
We start the day off with an easy flat ride, and karst outcroppings pop seemingly out of nowhere. Then we have a speedy downhill with switchbacks and then the road undulates until we reach Lashio. We'll have to stop at various checkpoint along the way to show our 'special permit." Before reaching town we'll stop to visit Mansu Pagoda, which claims to be 250-years-old and offers a dramatic view over the town. Lashio has a lively vibe to it- as it is a market town. It was once the seat of an important Shan Lord and the town played a pivotal role in the fight against the Japanese in WWII and is the start of the Burma Road which supplied food and arms to Chiang Kai-shek's Kuomintang army. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.
Overnight in Lashio.
Day 10: Lashio – Hsipaw (45 miles/73 miles)
Back in the saddle for an 11 km uphill start to the day. Along the way we'll take a break at the very large teak K Ning Monastery, and visit with the friendly abbot who speaks reasonable English As the road heads deeper into the mountains, the terraced hillsides become steeper and steeper. All farming is still done manually by ox plows, hoe and trowel and you're sure to see farmers working the land in this traditional fashion. Upon arrival in Hsipaw there may be time for a visit to the river (where you can swim) or a walk around town. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.
Overnight in Hsipaw.
Day 11: Hsipaw - Kyauk Me (34 miles/55 miles)
If you wish, wake up very early this morning to visit the pre-dawn market in Hsipaw. The market starts early so that vendors can purchase items to take down to Mandalay to sell in the city's main market. Many of the stalls are lit by candlelight! After breakfast, we head out into the surrounding farmland. A narrow dirt track takes us through picturesque small Shan villages, past ancient chedis, alongside terraced paddies – the crops change depending on the season. Lunch will be a at a local tea shop or similar. Though most of today's ride is on tarmac, there will be some cobble stones and single track on dirt thrown into the mix. The charming little town of Kyauk Me has a market and several local tea shops and beer stations- a great place to sit and people watch. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.
Overnight in Kyauk Me.
Day 12: Kyauk Me - Pyin Oo Lwin (70 miles/114 km)
On our way south to Pyin Oo Lwin we'll pass by the amazing Gotiek Viaduct on the way- a great place to stop and take photos and just before reaching town we'll stop at Pwe Kauk Falls. The former colonial hill station of Pyin Oo Lwin, which is still referred to as Maymyo. At an elevation of 1070 m/ 3510 ft Maymyo was popular with the British colonialists to escape the heat and it's one of the few towns where they truly left their mark. Many colonial buildings still fill this lovely hamlet and the gardens throughout are far more English inspired than Asian. Watch out for watching out for the gharry, the colourful horse-drawn Victorian carriages that are still used as transport. We check into our colonial-style hotel and meet up for dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.
Overnight in Pyin Oo Lwin.
Day 13: Pyin Oo Lwin - Mandalay (37 miles/60 km)
We visit the immaculately manicured Kandawgyi Gardens that are adjacent to our hotel and then as we leave town we'll pass by the Aung Htu Kan Tha Pagoda. We have a fabulous downhill ride today, descending 1,000m to Mandalay. After we check into our hotel we'll catch the sunset on Mandalay Hill with its panoramic views over the city then onto our farewell dinner. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided
Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 14: Onward travel
Please ask us for advice regarding connecting flights home -- or if you wish to extend your time in Mandalay or travel onto Bagan. Breakfast provided.
Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 21*, 2014. Jan 11, Feb 22, Mar 22, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 20, 2015. (minimum 2 participants) *guaranteed to depart
|Tour package
|Please note that the deposit for this tour is $500 per person.
We recommend that you tuck away a few extra dollars, perhaps US$20 per day, for incidentals. It is customary to tip local tour guides and drivers, however, the amount you give should be dependent on the level of service you receive. As a general guide we suggest US$ 3-4 per person per day is appropriate.
Please note that for your safety you are required to take out travel insurance that will cover you for a mountain biking tour.
These are sample hotels and may vary by availability.
Day 1: Kunming Sakura Hotel, Kunming
Day 2: Long Ling Hotel, Long Ling
Day 3: Sakura Hot Spring Spa, Sakura Valley
Day 4: Heshun Zong Bin Fu Guesthouse, Heshun
Day 5: Lianghe Dragon Pond Hotel, Lianghe
Day 6: Ruili Guesthouse, Ruili
Day 7: Shwe Tiri Hotel, Muse
Day 8: New Century Hotel, Kutkai
Day 9: Lashio Hotel, Lashio
Day 10: Mr. Charles Guesthouse, Hsipaw
Day 11: Ayeone Do Hotel, Kyauk Me
Day 12: Kandawgyi Hill Resort, Pyin Oo Lwin
Day 13: Mandalay Hills Resort, Mandalay
Bikes available to rent (must be reserved in advance at time of booking):
The bikes will have FLAT pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and the necessary equipment to change the pedals.
If you plan to bring your own seat, please make sure it will be compatible with a universal seat post.
Helmets are NOT included with the bike rentals. For safety and hygiene purposes, we recommend that you bring your own helmet.
*You may bring your own bike if you wish. If you do, please make sure it is a mountain bike, preferably with front suspension, and that it is in good mechanical order.
You'll need an adventurous spirit to join this tour as there will be climbs, some remote riding and of course the unpredictability of local authorities. The reward will be meeting local Chinese and Burmese who have never met a foreigner before, seeing pristine landscapes and cycling in an area not frequented by Western tourists.
We ride 545 miles/878 km on country lanes and quiet roads. We will ride through scenic countryside, passing many villages and you will find the locals curious, friendly and polite. We share the road with ox carts, horse carriages, local cyclists, and waving children. There will be many tough climbs so being prepared physically will make this a more enjoyable trip to you. A vehicle follows us for the entire journey, so exhausted riders can skip the tougher sections if they wish. We stop frequently to view temples, rural scenes (especially if riding during rice cultivation period) and villages.
This tour covers 545 miles/878 km in 12 cycling days, so it will be quite challenging. This trip has a variety of roads, some in quite good condition to broken tarmac roads, to cobble stones, to vehicle wide and narrow dirt trails. There is no technical riding on this trip, but there are some days with long distances.
This trip is an adventurous bike journey and suitable for anyone who is willing to cycle up hills, have long riding days and stay in basic guesthouses when necessary. Participants who cycle the whole distance should expect a fairly challenging two weeks.
Tour start
Nearest airport: Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG / ZPPP)
Tour end
Nearest airport: Mandalay International Airport (MDL/VYMD)
International flights are not included in the tour price. Domestic flights listed are included. Please contact us for advice before arranging flights for the best arrival and departure times.
Yunnan is well known for its mild climate year-round. In fact, its name translates to: "south of the clouds." Despite having a mild climate – extremes can be found especially at higher altitudes. The region we are riding has ideal temperatures year-round where winter never drops below 4c and summer doesn't climb above 25c.
Myanmar/Burma has a tropical climate with fairly high humidity. There are three seasons: from March to June it is hot and dry, with temperatures between 80-104F (27-40C), and with night temperatures in the 60s (F). The rainy season is from July to September. The cooler season (particularly in the mountains) is from September to February, with average temperatures between 68-86F (20-30C). It can be cold at night in the hills in Yunnan and Shan state and adequate cold weather clothing – gloves, hats, jacket - is required.
Weatherspark.com offers information on average weather conditions at most destinations throughout the globe. Type a destination in the search box, and select "Averages," and you'll find a range of information such as average high and low temperatures, precipitation, cloudy days, humidity and wind speed/direction.
Of course, if your tour is coming up in the next week, you can also select "Forecast" to get the most current information on upcoming conditions.
Passports and Visas
All nationalities are required to posses a valid passport. An entry visa is required to enter China. Most travelers will seek a type L visa, stemming from the Chinese word: luxing (travel).
This letter is stamped directly onto the visa. Visas are easily obtainable from most Chinese embassies or consulates abroad and issued within 3 to 5 days from application. Express visas are available for an additional fee. If you are applying for a visa by mail, it can take 3 to 4 weeks for approval.
Most nationalities qualify for a 30-day visa which is activated on your first day in China, and must be used within 3 months of its issuance. There are also 60 and 90 day visas available. The 90 day visas where once difficult to get but are now more easily obtainable. A Chinese visa covers virtually the entire country with the exception of some restricted areas and Tibet.
All nationalities require a valid passport. A visa is required for all visitors to Myanmar and must be procured from a Myanmar Embassy at least six weeks before departure. Please send visa number to SpiceRoads so we can procure the special permission needed to cross overland.
Recommended vaccinations include: Adult diphtheria, typhoid, polio, tetanus and Hepatitis A and B, Measles, mumps and rubella, Varicella, Influenza, Japanese B encephalitis, Pneumonia, Rabies, and Tuberculosis.
A certificate for Yellow Fever is required if arriving from an infected area within the prior six days. Some areas of Burma may be considered malarial areas. Please check with your doctor prior to departure for the most recent information.
In China, Renminbi can be exchanged for foreign currency or travelers checks at border crossings, international airports, branches of the Bank of China, tourist hotels and some large department stores. The official rate is given almost everywhere and the exchange charge is standardized, so there is little need to shop around for the best deal. ATMs are common in all sizable towns and cities and you can use Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus, Maestro, Plus and American Express (AmEx) to withdraw cash but there is a maximum daily withdrawal amount.
Burma's everyday currency, the kyat, should cover buying small items, bottle of water or a snack, while dollars are used for everything else and the euro is also increasingly being accepted. There are no ATMs in Burma. You can exchange money at the border, guesthouses, shops, travel agencies or on the street.
SpiceRoads endeavors to offer high-quality, educational, and adventure-filled itineraries that highlight and focus on the diversity of landscapes found in Asia and its people. As a specialized "niche" bicycle tour operator since 2000, we provide the most authentic, unique and exciting adventures in Asia.
The SpiceRoads family began back in the mid 1990s, when Hamish Keith was creating, operating and leading ground breaking cycle tours throughout Thailand and in emerging destinations such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar for well known companies such as Exodus Travels and World Expeditions and his own company the Wild Planet.
In 2000 Hamish decided to concentrate on what he loved doing the most and he established SpiceRoads as a specialist cycle tour operator in the region he knew best - Southeast Asia. The "niche" was to promote bicycle group tours directly to clients all around the world via the internet. Hamish set the standard for all subsequent SpiceRoads tours by offering a high quality tour - from customer service, to bicycles, to well researched routes to the guides we use – at a good value.
In 2002, when Hamish left to pursue other opportunities in the travel industry, Struan Robertson came on board, and with his skills in management, IT and of course cycling, the company has grown to encompass other Asian countries. During the years of growth what hasn't changed is the spirit of SpiceRoads, which is to offer professional, international standard cycle tours and services to independent travellers and cycle enthusiast looking to discover Asia by bicycle.
Our well-planned eye-opening cycling tours provide an active immersion into local cultures, languages, scenery and, of course, the most delicious of foods. By combining legendary service and rare opportunities for cultural experiences, our travel philosophy continues to excite, enthuse, and positively impact every guest. Take a look at our guestbook if you don't believe us!
SpiceRoads' staff and all of our professionally licensed multi-lingual tour guides are passionate about creating the best possible experiences, with fun, creativity, and total dedication to satisfaction.
We're always peddling towards making your tour perfect so you can See Asia by Bicycle!
(Involuntary) On the rare occasions when we, SpiceRoads, must cancel a trip, all payments received to date will be 100% refunded, which constitutes full settlement. There will be absolutely no deductions.
(Voluntary) If you, the client, must cancel your reservation, your cancellation fee will be determined according to the following formula:
For all tours (except short Thailand tours 4 days or less, see below):
Number of days prior to trip start
Cancellation fee per person
90+ days
Admin expenses*
60-89 days
Deposit paid
30-59 days
50% of tour price
15-29 days
70% of tour price
0-14 days
No refund
**Administration fees include bank fees and exchange rate losses.
Exceptions to this policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather or personal emergencies. Please note:
We strongly advise that clients have full personal travel insurance that covers for the refund of monies paid in case either party cancels the tour for any reason.
We regret that we cannot be held responsible for incidental/consequential costs or expenses you may incur as a result of any changes or cancellations. No compensation is payable for minor changes.
Any damages/injuries incurred that are attributable to your own actions, acts of some other party unconnected with the contract services or where the damage/injury results from events/circumstances which our outside our control and could not be reasonably foreseen.
For damages where SpiceRoads is responsible, our liability is strictly limited to twice the total price of the tour. In booking a tour with SpiceRoads you, the client, are agreeing to these terms and you accept this limit on our liability. This limit allows us to keep the prices of our tours as low as possible.
You must be in possession of a valid passport and all the visas and permits required for your tour. This includes any medical certificates that are required. The client accepts full responsibility for obtaining any and all such documentation. Every client is encouraged to contact the consulate/embassy for the countries they are traveling in respectively to receive the latest and most current information about their immigration / transit policies.
SpiceRoads does not accept responsibility if your documentation is not in order. Information provided by the company about these matters and other related items (clothing, baggage, climate etc.) is given in good faith but without responsibility on the part of the company.
For all tours (except short Thailand tours 4 days or less, see below):
SpiceRoads insists that all clients must take out good travel insurance before joining one of our tours. There are inherent risks involved in cycling and mountain biking and we will not be liable for your medical expenses or evacuation in case of an accident.
This insurance must include adequate coverage for any personal accident, medical expenses, injury, death and repatriation. Insurance should also provide coverage for cancellations or curtailment of the holiday. Clients should also ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for any dangerous or unusual activities that might be included in their tour.
If you join the tour without adequate insurance you may be disallowed from continuing on the tour without the right of refund. Clients are solely responsible for arranging their own insurance and they should ensure that they are covered for the full duration of their tour. Your tour leader will ask for copies of your insurance before allowing you to join the tour. This protects both you and us.
In case of an accident, please consult with your tour leader or contact our reservation staff at +66(0) 89 895 5680 (24 hour hot line).
Upon signing up for a tour you must agree to accept the authority of the tour leader who is the representative of the company. The tour leader should be regarded as the same as a "ship's captain" or an airline's "Pilot."
At all times the authority of your tour leader will be final when concerning matters likely to endanger your own health or safety or in regard to behavior or ill health that is causing or is likely to cause danger, distress or disturbance to the group and the well-being of the tour. Failure to abide by the authority of the tour leader could result in legal proceedings and the immediate termination of your participation in the tour without recourse.
In such circumstances we reserve the right to terminate all travel arrangements without liability on the part of the company. You must always comply with the local law, customs and drug regulations of the country/ies you are visiting. Failure to do so may lead to you being ordered to leave the tour without recourse to any refund or any legal claim against the company. In the case of ill health the company and its operators can make those arrangements that it sees fit and recover all monies paid from the client. The person who signs the booking form (which incorporates these conditions) warrants that he/she does so, with full authority on behalf of all those whose names appear thereon, and confirms thereby that all such persons accept and are fully aware of these conditions.
No refund will be given for non-utilized services, however if we are able to obtain a refund ourselves for these services we will endeavor to pass these on to the client less reasonable administration charges.
SpiceRoads pledges never to increase the tour price except under exceptional circumstances for those that have previously book the tour. Circumstances of this policy include: government action or legislation that directs the company to increase prices, exceptional and unfavorable changes in exchange rates that exceed a 20% fluctuation or currency devaluation.
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monsons boring how? because hes good on the ground. he has 2 decisions in his last 10 fights and the rest are by sub. not liking the guy is cool but dismissing him because of it is stupid. he a very good fighter.
monsons boring how? because hes good on the ground. he has 2 decisions in his last 10 fights and the rest are by sub. not liking the guy is cool but dismissing him because of it is stupid. he a very good fighter.
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Its caind of stupid on my part to judge him on his fights ive seen on UFC, but maybe it is because i just dont like him
Monson is not a boring fighter. He is a very accomplished grappler, and a talented fighter. Whether or not he will be a contender is up to him. He has the talent, but obviously everyone who has the talent doesn't end up wearing the belt.
Monson isn't boring, unless you are just judging him by his fight with Pe De Pano. Watch some of his other matches. The dude has skills, and is a fun fighter to watch.
the dude already is a contender he's next in line after AA.Originally Posted by Noob
Didn't know that. Thanks. Be interesting to see Monson fight Silvia. That height difference would be ridiculous. Anyone think Monson could neutralize the difference, avoid and defend Silvia's striking?
a better question would be can silvia avoid getting tangled up with monson, can silvia defend against the submission?Originally Posted by Noob
Good point. I don't think Silvia would stand a chance on the ground, I just wonder if the reach advantage that Silvia has isn't so extreme that Monson would be unable to close the distance. That's a long way to go on someone who has a at least a little bit of a takedown defense. You're right though, Monson would be free to take his sub as he pleased if it went to the ground, assuming he had the time to work it. I feel it going to a decision.Originally Posted by AudieMurphy1
all he's got to do is catch silvia over extending and he'll have a shot at shooting in, but dont under estimate monsons stand up, and dont under estimate silias ground game, theres a reason thier both at the top of the food chain and its not because thier one dimensional fighters, the reason i like monson over silvia is experience and the fact that the dude is just a horse thats never disappointedOriginally Posted by Noob
I understand that they are both multi-dimensional fighters, but Silvia has yet to show a really significant ground game. That's not to say that he doesn't have one, but Monson is an Abu-Dhabi champ, I just don't think Silvia could realistically compete with that. Not in the long run of a 5 round fight.Originally Posted by AudieMurphy1
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Nov. 19, 2011
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BEAUMONT - Senior forward Charlie Harper poured in 22 points and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds Saturday at the Montagne Center as Lamar University picked up an impressive 72-54 non-conference basketball victory over Charlotte.
The Cardinals put an end to a brief two-game slide to even their record at 2-2. Lamar will look for its first road win of the season Tuesday night at Tennessee-Martin in the final game of the Global Sports Invitational.
Harper's first points of the game, a jumper from the top of the key, gave Lamar a 6-4 lead that it would not relinquish the rest of the game. Senior Anthony Miles hit a 3-pointer with 11 seconds to play in the first half to give Lamar a 29-19 lead at the break.
"Defensively you hold a bigger team from a bigger conference (Atlantic 10) to 19 points at the half, that's what we're all about is the defense and the effort," said LU head coach Pat Knight. "I thought offensively we did a better job of shot selection.
"This is a great win for these kids and the program. Any time you play a bigger team from a bigger conference, which is on paper supposed to be better than you, it's always good. I think it makes you better to play teams like this."
While Lamar had a strong 52.0 percent shooting effort in the second half, it was the defensive lift that sophomore Osas Ebomwonyi gave the team off the bench that made the difference. The 6-foot-11 forward picked up a career-high six blocked shots, adding four points and eight rebounds.
"My high for blocked shots in a game is 12, but that was in high school," said Ebomwonyi. "I try to block the ball so that it stays inbounds. That makes it better for everyone. It's all in the timing. I just try to time myself. When the ball is going up, I'm ready to go up with it."
Brandon Davis, who struggled through a 1-for-9 shooting day, knocked down a 3-pointer from the right wing to put Lamar ahead 53-42 with 7:39 to play. The 49ers would get no closer than 10 points the rest of the way as the Cardinals were able to answer every Charlotte basket with one of their own.
With Harper leading the way, Lamar hammered the bigger 49ers on the boards. Charlotte came into the game averaging 50.5 rebounds per game, but managed just 28 Saturday. The Cardinals pulled down 52 rebounds to finish with a 24-rebound advantage and just miss setting a new Montagne Center record for rebound margin (25).
Lamar's defensive effort helped hold the 49ers to a paltry 32.8 percent shooting on the day. When Charlotte did get past the LU guards, help defense was waiting to force a tough shot.
"It means a lot to have a guy like Osas back there," said Harper about Lamar's emerging defensive presence. "Everyone looks at his stats, and they think that he's a guy who's not going to do a lot offensively. As you saw today, though, he's a jumping jack back there. He blocks shots, but what's more is that he keeps them inbounds and that helps fuel the offense."
After shooting just 37.0 percent from the floor in the first half, Lamar's second half effort helped the Cards shoot a season-high 44.2 percent for the game. Lamar connected on 22-of-31 free throws, and outscored the 49ers 14-7 off turnovers.
Harper's game-high 22 points came on an 8-for-16 shooting effort. His only 3-pointer of the game may have been the dagger that closed the game. With the shot clock about to expire, Harper pulled up from well beyond the arc and knocked down the shot that put Lamar up 60-44 with five minutes to play.
Miles added 20 points for Lamar, shooting an efficient 6-of-11 from the field. The 6-foot-1 guard made his only 3-point attempt and was 7-of-9 from the free throw line. He added four rebounds, three assists and three steals.
Derrio Green led the 49ers with 19 points, but was just 5-of-16 from the field. He made a game-high five treys, and was a perfect 4-of-4 from the foul line. Sherrill was the only other 49er to score in double figures, finishing with 11 points.


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HUNTERSVILLE – Civic and business leaders joined executives from ABB Inc. for a ceremony Wednesday that signaled the start of production at ABB's new $90 million high-voltage electrical cable plant off N.C. 115 in Huntersville. The company is hoping to supply growing demand for cable that delivers electricity from all kinds of transmission facilities – including traditional power generating stations, hydroelectric plants or even solar or wind power projects.
About 105 employees already work at the plant and the company expects to have 135 by year's end, according to a spokesman. When the plant was announced, the company said the average wage for the new jobs would be $64,008. That's above the county average full-time wage of $48,776.
The company got more than $2.5 million in incentives to locate here, from the state's Job Development Investment Grant program and One North Carolina Fund, as well grants from Mecklenburg County and the Town of Huntersville.
Wednesday's event came about two years after the Switzerland-based company announced it had picked the site for its first high-voltage cable factory outside Europe. And it marks the latest addition to a roster of energy-related businesses in the Charlotte region.
In remarks Wednesday at the new plant, North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Keith Crisco said. "These highly-skilled workers will play an important role in developing Smart Grid technology as North Carolina continues to strengthen its position as a leader in the energy sector."
The new plant's signature feature is a 430-foot tower for "extruding" cable – allowing newly made cable to hang, shape and cool. "The cable is hung from the top, and then carried over … that is how the cable materials cool, and gravity plays a major factor," said Bill Rose, an ABB spokesman.
Cables to be manufactured at ABB's Huntersville plant will carry large amounts of electric power underground, as part of the nation's new so-called "Smart Grid." Some of the power may come from the alternative sources, and that's one of the reasons ABB decided to build here now. Other demand for cable may come from new, cleaner plants that are replacing outdated plants.
"We anticipate a lot of buildout of the transmission lines, and the power grid," Mr. Rose said. "We wanted to be in the United States, close to our customers as part of our in-country-for-country strategy."
Mr. Rose said much of the existing power generating equipment and transmission lines in the U.S. is old, and "living on borrowed time. … We have a large power grid in America today, but it's not adequate for the power demands," he said, especially with the growth of the internet and related businesses.
ABB chose Huntersville in part because the site was not far from its existing North Carolina operations, which already employ 1,600. Its North American headquarters are in Cary, and it has operations in Raleigh, Pinetops, Kings Mountain, Shelby, Weaverville, and Marion. The division headquarters for ABB Power Products/Power Systems is on the Centennial Campus of NC State University in Raleigh.
Enrique Santacana, president and CEO of ABB Inc., said Wednesday the company had other reasons as well, such as Charlotte Douglas Airport and nearby universities.
"The top-notch talent from local universities and proximity to a modern transportation infrastructure, quality of life for our employees and a growing community made the decision to open a facility in Huntersville an easy one," he said in a statement provided after the event.
"By investing in the local economy, ABB is giving back to the Huntersville community that so graciously welcomed us. With the help of the N.C. Department of Commerce, Lake Norman Regional Economic Development Corporation, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Huntersville, ABB has been able to successfully integrate with its new home in Huntersville," he said.
ABB's plant is in the Commerce Station business park, off N.C. 115, a joint venture of the towns of Davidson, Huntersville, and Cornelius. The park is owned 60 percent by Huntersville, 25 percent by Cornelius and 15 percent by Davidson, and they share proportionally in expenses and any eventual revenues it generates.
Lake Norman Chamber President Bill Russell said Wednesday the project is a sign of how area towns have been able to work together, and with other officials around the region. "(It) speaks to the collaboration between the towns, economic development agencies, department of commerce and the chamber. An investment by our business community and towns over a decade ago is paying off for a diversified tax base and great jobs," he said.
The park's other current tenant is packaging manufacturer Pactiv, which has about 350 employees in the park.
April 5, 2011, "ABB formally breaks ground for Huntersville plant"
Sept. 9, 2010, "Project Fly lands: ABB to build $90m plant, bring 100 jobs"


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In a ceremony marked by silver shovels and champagne late last month, the Yale School of Management (SOM) broke ground on the site of the school's future home.
"More than 30 years ago, the Yale Corporation voted to create a management school worthy of the Yale name, its deep intellectual roots, and sense of service," SOM Dean Sharon Oster said at the groundbreaking ceremony. "We've worked hard these past years to fulfill that promise," she continued. "This new campus will help us do that"
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