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Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the River Rhine Cruise from Koblenz to Boppard: Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and Koblenz Cable Car. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
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Visiting from CA with my sister and husband from Holland we totally enjoyed the trip on the Rhine River as well as visiting the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress by The Koblenz Cable Car.
The combi tickets were bought in advance and the KD office booth was easy to find in order to change the
We highly recommend these combi tickets.
K and T from Ojai,CA.
It was super easy to find, and extremely enjoyable. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a day trip on the Rhine!
It was amazing! Everything all connected and the ticket booth lady was AWESOME! She recommended a timeline and a great breakfast place that all worked out great! The trip was so relaxing and the staff on the boat very attentive. Cleanliness and promptness all made the trip so enjoyable! We hope to do this again!
We didn't have perfect weather on our trip, however, it was still well worth taking. Beautiful and relaxing. Germany is a beautiful country.
It was a Nice Trip
Although it was a cloudy day, we still had a terrific time. The ship was much nicer than we expected!! Unfortunately all the beverages are now computerized, so you can't even get water for free. We thought our excursion was going to pass 30 Castles, but it only passed about 5. I now presume you would need to travel much further down the Rhine to see all thirty as advertised. Boppard is a charming town, but again, if you want to get back in time to use the cable car and see the fortress, you must start out on the 9am cruise, and return immediately (55 minutes later) on the next return trip. During the summer there is a return trip that would give you another 2 hours in Boppard. In May it is not offered.
Rained, interesting, had biked the Mosel for a week so Rhine was somewhat similiar.
This cruise doesn't have a lot of starting times. It has two; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. It's better to buy a ticket for an all day cruise and do the cable car yourself.
We weren't able to pick up the ticket vouchers for our trip (cable car and boat ride) when we wanted (gone to the bank) and thus could not ride the cable car before our boat ride, which made for a very late evening for our children.


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My lo will be around one-1.5 ish when we start overnights with her and her dad (after I move out). If someone has 50/50 do you guys think it would be crazy to do one week with dad, one with mom. Is that too long apart? we will live 2 hours away so it's not like we are in the same city.
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I don't think it's "crazy" or too long apart but I would worry about stability. It's hard to establish routines with our LO's. It's doubly hard when you have to factor in time with both parents at 2 different houses in different areas. My DD's dad lives 2 hours away as well. He gets DD every other weekend and sometimes if he wants her on the "off" weekend I let him take her since he doesn't get as much time with her as I do. It's important for DD to spend time with her dad but it's equaly as important for her to have stability. If he lived closer there would be no problems but since he doesn't we have to make due. Also, thinking ahead, when your LO starts school, what will happen then? You won't be able to do one week with mom and one week with dad. But we all have to do what works for us. Good luck!
Mommy to Aniyah Lynne 7/11/07
Personally I couldn't stand to do a whole week apart from my kids. But I'm lucky in that their dad lives 10 minutes away, so we split the week. You may have to try a few different schedules to see what works best. And expect it to take some time for transitions to work themselves out.
Good luck!
The reason I ask is because I feel that he would be skating free if he just saw her every other weekend or every weekend while I had her all week long. On top of that she loves him so much that I doubt it would really bother her to be gone from me that long. I want her to see him as much as possible. If we lived in the same city we could split the time better but being two hours away I don't want to drive back and forth twice a week.
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Hey, I'm a soon-to-be SM just lurking. I used to post here before I met my DF, since I have a dd who has no idea who her BF is (by his choice).
My DF has had 50/50 custody of his dd since she was 10 months old (BM moved 5 hours away when they split up so they meet halfway). Everyone always says 'That has to be so hard on dd!' when in reality it is a lot harder on the parents then it is on her. Of course the first few months were an adjustment (especially since BM had taken off with her and DF didn't get to see DD for almost 4 months), but she is now 2 1/2 and is completely fine going back and forth every other week.
The only thing I must warn you about is that it takes constant communication between parents to make it work at this age. DF and BM talk 2-3 times a week. They try to coordinate schedules and routines as much as possible and even have the same bed and bedding at both houses.
This works really well for us. BM is in school so it gives her a week to focus more on her studies, date, etc.
Oh and I wanted to add that when DF first got 50/50 custody they did a 'stair step' visitation schedule. He got two days with her for a couple weeks, then three days, four, and then a week.
So it can be done and it can work really well! GL! And I really admire you for wanting your ex to be involved and for thinking of your daughter first and foremost. That is really the most important thing when it comes to blended families - children first.
Amy - MRS since 09.09.09
My ExBF & FOB (I'm due in June) & have been through this. I have done some research on this & talked to some pediatricians & they have advsied against it. They say it doesn't provide the stability that a small child needs at that age. They say when the child is older & better able to understand it may be ok but not when they are so small. They don't understand why you aren't around for so long & then suddenly reaapear & then go away again. Even over nights can be confusing. I have refused even over nights for the first couple of years.
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"A woman needs a man, like a fish needs a bicycle." - Irina Dunn
My son was 12 mos when he started overnight with his dad, against my better judgement. he had a really rough time, but he adjusted. He now is with him 2 nights a week. The good thing is, kids WILL adjust. If you & your ex can keep things pretty consistent, then every other week shouldn't be too bad. My ex & i CANNOT, so I would never agree to every other week. BUT...if you can keep things about the same in each house, then it should be alright.
HUGS to you!!!
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Once child custody is determined, a visitation schedule can be worked out. Remember that children respond best to a routine that they can rely on. While the standard is every other week-end and alternating holidays, you need to take your child's age and development into consideration. Here are some general suggestion for visitation:
- Infants - a few hours every two to three days to build a bond with the parent who doesn't have physical custody. Over-night is usually too traumatic.
- 1-year olds - One day a week.
- 18 Months - One day plus a night.
- 2 to 3 years - Two days plus a night
- Elementary School age - Alternating week-ends, plus extended visits during school breaks
- Teens - Same as above, but with more flexibility to accommodate their schedules.
Visitation during holidays and school breaks also needs to be worked out in the child custody section of your divorce papers. Generally the children will spend every other holiday with their father, alternating the years for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The children can benefit if their parents work out a mutual agreement for sharing both holidays and vacations. Always try to keep the child's best interests in mind and incorporate flexibility into custody and visitation schedules.
XOXO ~Jessica~ Loving Josh since 1/1/07; Mommy to Lexie Loree (9/10/03); "Bonus Mom" to Jacob Ethan (2/3/04); Mommy to Hadlie Elaine (9/4/09)
You can always give it a try and if DD isn't adjusting well, go from there.
I understand it's frustrating being the primary parent and doing it all. While sharing 50/50 sounds good on paper, we did every other week when my son started Kindy and it was absolute HELL on me. A day or two I can handle but I missed him so much I can't even tell you. It was like the sunshine went out of my life half the month. I planned to enjoy my free time and not mope but it was a struggle.
Every kid is different but we stopped the 50/50 after 8 months due to my ex going down a bad path and I noticed a marked improvement in my son's behavior, disposition, general happiness and performance in school.
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The Montreal Canadiens might be getting a very key piece to their puzzle back in the lineup on Wednesday.
According to RDS.cathe Habs could have their top defenseman, Andrei Markov, back for Wednesday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. The report states (starting to wish I took French instead of Spanish, but Google translator is amazing) that Markov was skating with Alexei Emelin in practice on Tuesday.
Markov has not played since Nov. 13 of last season when he suffered a knee injury after falling awkwardly into the boards. The last time Markov played a full -- or close to -- season was 2008-09 when he had 12 goals and 52 assists in 78 games. The Habs would love to have that kind of production back on the blue line.
Over the offseason, the Canadiens, short on defense, inked the veteran to a three-year deal worth $5.75 million per season.
Without Markov and other members of an injury-riddled defense corps, they have been forced to rely on a lot of unproven young defenseman. Thanks in part to Carey Price behind them, the Habs rank ninth in the league in goals against. But it's the offense they would really love to get back from Markov.
After that epically bad beginning to the season, the Canadiens have smoothed things out and are now quietly floating just off the radar in the Eastern Conference. If Markov can give them the same production he used to, perhaps they won't be as quiet any more.
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VCI, a Country Inn with Victorian Details and Antiques is surrounded by a white picket fence,settled on top of a meadow near two ponds with gazebo and new event hall. From the highest point in the meadow guests can watch the Missouri sunset over the trees. Walking our trails or adding on a picnic basket is very popular along with an Amish Country Tour. This land has been in Ms B.'s family since 1896. 100 yrs later she married her Buddy next door. With three beautiful themed guestrooms (all with private baths), you will be amazed at the history and detail throughout the house. On the first floor guests are welcome in the Victorian Tea Parlour, ornate dining room and old time photos. The breakfast coffee/tea bar is available for you to sample amish candies on arrival or fresh fruit. Find rest,relaxation & romance in the Garden Spa Suite (king bed) The Starlite Suite (queen with futon)has Vintage Private Movie Theater can be found through a secret passage! The country french blue & white Dan-Diva Guest Queen Bed Room is our economical value.Just add a couple massage, Birthday or Anniversary package to any room or book a private dinner in our parlor or gazebo or take your picnic on our walking tour. Besides Gourmet we are known for our local Amish Country Cuisine with Full Country Menus. Menus can be adapted to your diet restrictions including my special Vegetarian Quiches. Delicious! Book now to reserve your theme suite and memorable country getaway.
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5 on March 22, 2015
We had a delightful stay at VCI. The room was beautiful, as was the house. Beautiful grounds out in the country. Barbara welcomed us with a snack and some Amish candy, as well as a cup of tea. Lovely hospitality. She gave us a tour, telling us about some of her antique pieces. Being antique hunters, we enjoyed this. A nice common area was available to us and breakfast was terrific.
4.6 on January 28, 2015
Ray and Barbara Spencer graciously receive and serve guests in their well appointed country inn with Victorian touches. Gourmet breakfast is delicious. Everything you could imagine is furnished in this lovely accommodation. Great bargain, too!
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Thank you for your eloquent review. I feel privileged to serve folks like you. Come again to Victorian Country Inn, B&B,LLC and we will visit again. Thanks again for coming to our inn. Safe travels.
3.0 on January 12, 2015
THE STARLIGHT ROOM The bed was too firm and uncomfortable. If you like firm, you would be fine with it. My husband's back hurt after sleeping on bed. We just didn't find the room as comfortable as we would have liked. The Starlight Room, with its secret movie theater, was very cool. A lot of attention to detail. Better than expected. Really loved it! Barb gave us a tour of the room, pointing out all the extra touches that went into the design and decor of The Starlight Room. The secret room described in the online information delivered all the expectations we anticipated. DINING Breakfast was a beautiful presentation on fine dinnerware in elegant setting. The quality of food served was a bit of a disappointment. Eggs, one piece of toast, and yogurt that tasted like a store bought brand in a cup. To be fair, we were offered a lemon custard and homemade plum jelly for toast the first morning. The warm lemon custard was to die for! The second morning we were offered Amish pastries. We have been to other B&Bs that served outstanding food, as well as extra special treats available all the time. Breakfast was nothing special. VALUE Reasonable, although tips were encouraged. We had a jar in our room with sign "Tour Tips," which we thought was a bit much. Giving us a tour of the estalishment should be standard. Also in our room on desk was envelope labeled "Mrs.. B's Tips." We also booked for Mystery Murder Dinner (not part of review), and we were asked to tip for that, as well. We looked up etiquette for tipping at B&Bs, and read that tipping is not usual for owners of B&B, unless guests felt the service and quality was so exceptional that tipping would send a message of extra appreciation. We felt we received the quality and service we expected for the price we paid. All the tipping "suggestions" (notes, jars, etc.) were a bit of a put-off to us.
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Thank you for your input. The Starlite Bed is extra firm. We have other guests with that stated it helped their back. Since your visit and comment, my husband and I have added a new gel foam mattress topper to give an extra plus for the bed. It is hard to please everyone and will take your comments seriously.
5 on November 17, 2014
My wife and I attended a mystery dinner and nights stay at the Inn. Our hostess Barb or Miss B for short, was very nice and organized. The dinner was wonderful, room was nice, and breakfast filling. Couldn't ask for a nicer experience. We didn't know anyone else at the mystery dinner but we all got along very well and I think everyone had a nice time. We found out they do a chuck wagon cookout when the weather is nice and we will come back for that.
4.8 on October 29, 2014
We stayed at the Victorian Country Inn 2 times this fall for football weekends at Mizzou. We have a wonderful time. Barb is very kind and accommodating to her guests. She was aware I had a food allergy and made me something different than everyone else and it was always delicious. We enjoyed are stay and definitely will return.
5 on October 19, 2014
We needed a relaxing getaway just the two of us. We had a relaxing couples massage the first night. Then the second night a romantic dinner for two. Just what we needed to be ourselves again as a couple.
3.0 on September 16, 2014
nice set-up, especially with the house rooms being all occupied, the cabin was very quiet. No sink in the bathroom, have to use the kitchen sink.
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Thank you for your input. The cozy cabin is not a modern cabin and yes the sink is outside the bathroom rather than in the bathroom. Any dishes in that area are sterilized in the B&B and that sink is dedicated only for your handwashing. Hope you had a good time at the Battle of Centralia and enjoyed our civil war reenactment portrait gallery and stories. Good luck with your historical research. Sincerely yours
5 on September 01, 2014
My husband surprised me with this wonderful B&B for our wedding night and we have returned every year since to celebrate our anniversary. The hosts make you feel welcome and at home, the house and property are very clean, well kept and manicured. We plan to return here every year for our anniversary! We highly recommend staying here for many different occasions as they have many amenities to facilitate your occasions.
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We are so delighted to have u back as a tradition for your Anniversary. Hope u will enjoy the FREE Goblets as part of your celebration. Next time come for old time photo package for a great Christmas card. Love to see you in our October 18th wild West Show We also would love to have u act in our next chuckwagon Wild west show Sat October 18
5 on August 31, 2014
My husband and I stayed at the Victorian Country Inn for a little weekend getaway and we had a fabulous time. We stayed in the Garden Spa Suite which was beautiful and very comfortable. The spa shower was amazing and the bed was very comfortable. Barbara is so very sweet and a great cook. We had amazing food both mornings and were taken care of very well. We can't wait to go back!
4.6 on August 04, 2014
Best hostess ever!
The Dan Diva Room is a newly remodeled small guest room with new bathroom and queen mattress with high end linen, private new bathroom. FREE Satellite TV plus WiFi. Enjoy the pristine white and morning glory blue decor as you look out at countryside. Order High Tea or book a spa day with massage and /or reflexology for complete rest and relaxation.
Nightly Rate: $99 - $129
This special vintage suite has a queen size ornate iron bed that overlooks the scenic woods. The library has a hand painted ceiling treasure map for the hidden passage to the Starlite Theater where you can enjoy vintage movies!The vintage movie theater has a box office with popcorn, Fridge and Microwave. New Big Screen Satelite TV with DVD Library in Starlite Theater thru Secret Passage. Free WIFI.Private Bath/Shower & Plush Bath Robes.
Nightly Rate: $129 - $179
Rest, Relaxation and Romance with a hint of inspiration. Perfect for honeymoon, anniversary or that special occasion! This luxurious sage and white room has a king size iron bed with high-end linen. It comes with a private vertical spa shower. Sit by the fireplace and listen to music or curl up with The Good Book or movie. Make it a night to remember. Complimentary drinks: coffee and tea.
Nightly Rate: $139 - $200
The Cozy Cabin has amenities including microwave, coffeemaker, shower, full size bed, small TV, private entrance and parking.It is decorated in rustic country decor so its best fitted for those cowboys and cowgirls that love the outdoors.The cozy cabin is not a part of the BnB instead it is a separate rental rustic cabin with modern amenities. Extended stays value pricing without bkst or in cabin bkst baskets available with home cooking and Amish pastries.Enjoy our walking trails and add on a picnic basket or chuckwagon dinner show when available.
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Go 12 miles north on Hwy 63/I70 interchange in Columbia to 124 East Exit one mile. On south side with pond in front yard.
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Night life, Mystery Dinner Theater,, Tea room,Retreats, Business travel rates, Small Wedding Venue & Elopement, Old time photos Walking trail , Bass Pro nearby, Amish Country, Chuckwagon Dinner Show ; Dutch Oven Demo, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Rodeo, Tours, University
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Computer, Conference Rooms, Copier, Spa, Washer/dryer, Wedding Facilities , Tearoom and Coffee Bar Retreat room for meetings or groups & guest when not booked, Mystery Dinner Theaters, Intimate Wedding Venue, Vow Renewal and Elopement in our Gazebo. Amphitheater seating. Massage & reflexology. Couple massage very popular.The Starlite Theater has a Hidden Passage & Chuck wagon Dinner Shows in season.Walking trails and Farm Safari Rides available upon request to see Farm to Fork.
Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Amenities Basket, Bath robes, Board games, CD player, Ceiling fans, Coffee/Tea facilities, DVD Player, Desk, Fireplace, Fridge, Hairdryer, Ironing Board, Library, Microwave, Private entrance, Radio, Satellite/Cable TV, TV, Turndown Service, Wi-Fi, Wired internet
Bird watching, Fishing, Hiking trails, Seasonal Safari, Rock Climbing/ Hiking at Pinnacles Youth Park, Fingerlakes State Park, Picnics on our 20 acres Collect your own farm fresh brown eggs and herbs for your breakfast if you like. Feed our catfish from our front dock., Shopping
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Vintage Photography including owning an old time photo studio since 2004. She likes living history especially American history. Acting at her new mystery dinner theaters. She teaches tea etiquette and provides tea lunches and parties for all ages. Called the hat lady or Mrs Bee. Has done hat portraits for her cancer patients. Loves to utilize local artisans in her Bed and Breakfast.Enjoys traveling to Amish country for their homemade pastries.
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Savory smells drifted down the hallways of East Syracuse-Minoa High School last week, as culinary arts students prepared an early Thanksgiving dinner menu for interested staff members.
Over four days, kids enrolled in the two-year program showed off their skills by teaching quick tips to teachers, and cooking hearty, traditional recipes for turkey day.
"We came up with a basic Thanksgiving menu -- biscuits, turkey and some side dishes," said Gina Fassinger, culinary teacher. "And then we got recipes to match."
Recipes that some might find familiar having come from the ever-popular kitchen store Williams-Sonoma.
Fassinger said her students learned the ins and outs of each recipe, and by practicing the techniques, were able to build the confidence needed to instruct the visiting teachers who dropped in for advice.
"They learn more from teaching then from just doing," she said about the interactive project. "The kids love it."
The two-year culinary course, which is now in affiliation with ProStart, a program offered through the National Restaurant Association and designed to encourage careers in the foodservice industry, is offered to both juniors and seniors.
Fassinger, who was instrumental in bringing ProStart to the school, said the curriculum they follow incorporates work and after-school experience, and also offers college credit.
Senior Ally Barritar, who plans to continue her cooking education upon high school graduation, has nothing but positive feedback about the class.
"I love it," she said. "It's a great group and we learn a lot and it's just a really good program."
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Leading the country in slashing public education spending, Arizona voted to defund higher education, including Pima and Maricopa Community College Districts, leaving many Arizona college students wondering what this new state legislation means for the future of their education.
Not all community college students spend their winter and summer break on vacation. Some utilize that time to take a few extra classes and earn credits that can help them graduate early. Other students test out of courses and receive credit for work experiences in order to get ahead. In this article, learn about the various methods you can use to pursue extra college credits.


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Thought by many to be the stuff of legend, it was only in the late-19th century that the giant squid was first officially recorded by scientists, after one leviathan washed up on a New Zealand beach. Related to slugs and snails, this monster from the deep, along with its cousin the colossal squid, is the largest invertebrate in the world. It's never been filmed in its natural habitat, thousands of feet underwater, but occasionally specimens are brought to the surface by deep-sea trawlers.


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Look, it's largely my fault it's been a 10 days since part 9, but I've got an excuse: I've progressed very little. After fighting Barthandelus part 2, which was about as easy as Dahaka, I teleported back to Archylte Steppe to finish missions. I've written enough about combat, and there's been little story to speak of, so I'm going to devote this entry to one of the most exasperating things about this game: this mission system.
If you've forgotten or haven't played the game (why are you reading this?), about 2/3 of the way through Final Fantasy XIII, the game introduces a side-quest system that consists of 64 numbered missions. Each one involves killing a monster, often one that's nowhere near where you are. You get them from floating Cie'th Stones, which, when approached, give you a short, forgettable text description of their (failed) mission, which you can choose to take on. From there, you run to where the monster is (which, as a result of the map and fast travel system, isn't always clear) and kill it. Rinse, wash, and repeat. It didn't help that I ended up being over-levelled for everything up to class B missions (and under-leveled for class A missions?), but that's not the core issue.
It's not the worst thing ever, but it's boring, soulless, and repetitive. At their best, side-quests tell interesting stories, flesh out the game universe, encourage exploration, and give players reason to experiment. Final Fantasy XIII's side quests encourage exploration, and that's about it. The little mission blurbs were, I assume, supposed to provide a window into pre-War of Transgression Pulse and the plight of the l'Cie, but it's such half-assed exposition that I can't in good conscience give Square Enix credit for it. The mission system feels like the result of them running out of time, cancelling a bunch of Gran Pulse story-relevant mission, and scrambling to fill the vast expanse of with content.
Pacing is a huge issue — side-quests should have been spread throughout the game, not crammed into a single bottleneck area with no story significance. It's technically possible to mix story progression with side-quest completion, but the path of least resistance seems to be to arrive at Gran Pulse, grind through Cie'th stone missions for 10+ hours, go on to Oerba, and maybe return before the point of no return. That's ridiculous, and totally defeats the point of side-quests. Nobody expects side-quests to be of the same calibre as the main game, and that's why the player should be encouraged (and ideally, through gradual doling out, forced) to complete them at a leisurely pace.
The general impression I got from reading about Final Fantasy XIII was that Gran Pulse was the point at which the game clicked for people. For me, it was the opposite: Gran Pulse was the point at which my interest lulled and momentum slowed. This same thing — at approximately the same point — happened to me in Xenoblade. It's obviously a different scenario, because Xenoblade's side-quest pacing was largely sane, but the feeling of boredly grinding through mailed-in sidequests before entering the last stretch of the game is very similar.
As much as I could poke holes in a lot of aspects of Final Fantasy XIII's story, it's apparent that it's the reason I'm playing. Developing an interesting story then putting it on hold for 10-15 hours is bad game design, plain and simple, and I'm glad to have it behind me.
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Corresponding with the opening of the SB Pop Up in Berlin, Nike has put together the "Alive With Pleasure" boxset to be sold exclusively at the store. "Alive With Pleasure" includes a signed poster and book by photographer Alex Flach and a tee. The set is limited to 100 pieces. Nike SB Pop Up Berlin is located at Torstrasse 72.
The cold and rain didn't stop many people from coming out to the opening of the Nike SB Pop Up store in Mitte, Berlin this weekend. Germany's skate elite was in the house to check out photographer Alex Flach's ill photos of the German SB team tours in Tokyo, Cairo, Cape Town and Dubai, and for free Becks and vodka. Monster and LoDown magazines were there as was Nike snowboarder Gigi Ruf. Even Chris Haslam showed up, having just finished a Globe trip and now embarking on a two week personal "learn German" tour. True story. The Nike SB Pop Up Berlin will be open for three months and will feature a rotating selection of in-line and exclusive models, including several from the vaults. A ton of exclusive pics after the jump.


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Dave Chappelle funniest sketch was "Black Bush" "THE NIGGA TRIED TO KILL MY FATHER!"
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The objective of the TA is to prepare a project that is suitable for ADB financing and expected to improve living and health conditions of selected rural communities. The TA will prepare (i) a roadmap for RWSS in Kazakhstan; (ii) an overall investment plan covering all oblasts; and (iii) due diligence for the first set of projects to improve the living and health conditions of selected rural settlements suitable for ADB financing in the project area covering East Kazakhstan oblast, Pavlodar ... Read More
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This addition of "Tyson and Hobbes" will be an entertaining one.It will also include some lessons that I learned. Really, they are lessons that I learned in the past but chose to ignore. Enough foreshadowing...
I have been working a ton. To be exact, this was my third day off in July and I've AVERAGED 11 hours per shift. So what do I want to do with my day off? RIDE!
My ride started just like any other to get out of Denver. It sure makes me appreciate my home in Boise because I can be on the dirt in 15 minutes there.
Today I am headed for the 4wd drive roads around Cedar Mountain to the Northwest of Woodland Park. I began heading for the hills on 285 and left the city and smog behind. I turned South on 97 and followed Kennedy Gulch. Nothing to special to report. Just a nice leisurely drive on the pavement.
When I got to Westcreek on 67, I turned off the highway and ventured onto the dirt. I came to the first major intersection an pulled over as it was time to plan the route. I can only plan about three turns ahead before I forget what the plan was. This was actually a few more than that from Denver, so I did well today!
From here the plan was to take CR 68 to FR 360. 360 is labeled 4WD in the Benchmark and is what I always look for to get off the beaten path. I saw the sign for "4WD High Clearance Required" and knew it was the turn off. The road was fantastic and I was in a great mood enjoying my freedom for a day from my indentured servitude.
I've been doing a fair amount of dirt on the Tiger and have been wanting to hit some more challenging terrain. I finally got my wish. There were a few sections like this and the Tiger just claws right up it.
I am at the South end of the Hayman fire burn area. It'll come back some day. It has been a good number of years and the process is slow at high altitude.
The wildflowers were out in full force!
Now it was time to make another decision. I pulled out my map again and looked at what the next turn could be. I see that 221 drops down into the canyon and crosses the South Platte River. It then climbs the other side as 540 and meets up with 211. From there I can jump back on the pavement and head 'er home. I pass through the OPEN gate and take off down 221.
The scenery is spectacular!! I can't hardly ride for a minute with out wanting to stop and take photos. One of the nice things about riding by myself is, I can do just that. Plus it is the first day with my new camera. It reminds me a lot of the road into Artillery Dome in Idaho. It follows a knife edge ridge and is definitely a challenging ride.
There are a number of these ascents and descents on the road. The dirt is interesting. It is broken down granite with no soil to hold it together. Like a bunch a ball bearings. The ass of the bike is all over the place when I get on the gas. Plus, with all the rain we've had, there are plenty of runoff ruts to negotiate.
Ok, the trail is getting pretty tough at this point for a 500lb bike with 93 hp and street tires. Yes, I still have the Death Wings on. The TKCs are sitting in the garage not mounted. Who wants to change two tires after 14 12-hour days in a row? Hmmmm...more foreshadowing perhaps?
Now we're starting to lose some altitude and head to the valley floor.
I'm riding down some of these steep descents thinking, "Man, I'm glad I'm going DOWN this instead of UP cause I don't know if I can get UP this!" Then I come to a 4WD obstacle. It's an off camber chunk of granite. There's no major drop off, just a goofy angled slope. "OK. No problem." And it wasn't.
I continued on my way towards the valley floor for all of 400 yards and..."THE ROAD IS CLOSED?! YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!! THE GODDAMN ROAD IS CLOSED!!!" We aren't talking about a friendly sign or plastic road barrier. We're talking metal posts and iron rope with no way around. And even if I could get around, I'm in a burn area where nobody would be traveling down the road to clear the fallen tees! In my brief moment of panic, I neglected to take a picture.
I immediately turn around and head back up the mountain toward the obstacle. My mind is racing. I get back to it and this is what it looks like from where I stand.
I got off and had a walk around. Only one way up. Period. No easy way or bypass. I'm not gonna lie. I set up the camera and took a video. My first attempt was complete amateur hour. I couldn't get traction in the gravel and gained no speed. I should have aborted and taken a bigger run. I will humor you with a still shot of me coming off the bike about halfway through the fall.
Right mirror destroyed. I picked the bike up and turned around. I grabbed the camera cause I was done taking pictures at this point. I had a job to do! This time I got a running start. There wasn't a smooth transition onto the rock and it threw me for a loop. I lost my momentum and had to grab the brake. I kept it upright this time and rolled back off the rock but dropped it at the bottom.
At this point I have another moment of panic set in. "What if I can't get up this? I'm by myself!"
I quickly quashed that thought. I have way too much experience in uncomfortable situations in the great outdoors to panic this early. I got the bike back to the starting line and shut it off. I walked up and kicked the loose gravel into the hole to make a smooth run on. Third times the charm!!
EDIT: I've had some issues posting a video. Click the squished picture of the bike directly below.
You can tell I'm pretty stoked at this point. Hootin' and hollerin' stoked! That would be short lived. Did you notice the climb I have to make it up next when I talking about the rain coming? Yeah, me neither.
I put the back pack on and thought "Shit. Here we go! On the gas and kickin' ass!" I was carrying quite a bit of confidence after making it up that slab of granite. Then, I made my next mistake.
I'm booking it up the hill, but I'm in second. Buzz...too late. Try again. I'm 35 ft from the top and the front tire climbs the wall and I go down again. I'm a bit frustrated. I get the bike vertical and it goes over center and falls the other way. FUCK!!! I drag it around and pick it up again. This is getting old. I tried one time to start going up hill and walk it the rest of the way. ZERO traction. I take back everything I've said previously about the Death Wings being decent off road. They blow and I can't wait for knobbies.
I begin to get the bike pointed down the mountain to make another run. Guess what? Dropped it again. I'm getting tired. I finally get it pointed down hill and ride alllllllll the way back to the bottom.
Now I know where my failure was. The Tiger has a very tall first gear and this is the one time you'd hope for that off road. Rev'd up in first and off we go again! I'm out of breath and my heart is pounding. I can tell I am getting better at horsing the bike around. I'm feeling good. I'm approaching the first crash site and I have my line picked out. Missed it! FAIL. This time the left hand guard splinters into pieces and the clutch lever has a bit of a new shape. A bit of a side note...the Cycra bark busters were in the shopping cart but not bought yet.
I have to pick up the bike three more times because I am completely exhausted at this point. I am going back down to the bottom and I fall in a nasty rut and I just don't have the energy to keep the bike up. We go down again.
Once I finally get back to the flat ground, it's time to take a break. I take off my helmet and turtle suit to cool down. Now the panic is setting in a bit again. The first thing I did was check my cell phone. Service!! All is not lost. Just knowing that made things much better. I also ride with a Spot tracker, so I am never with out a life line. It still didn't change the fact that I have tried and failed twice to get up this monster of a hill climb.
I actually took an inventory of snacks and checked my water level. I may be walking or spending the night. I'm kind of prepared and I won't die. It may not be fun, but I'll make it. I'm 25 miles at the most from civilization.
I laid down for a minute and found my center again. I felt calm. I got up, gathered my things, and put the safety gear back on. I have a good feeling about this. Redlined in first and I'm screaming, "C'mon Hobbes!! We got this!!" We are clawing from one side of the rutted trail to the other and making progress quick. I missed my line for the third time. These tires just won't hold a line in this loose gravel. I jammed my foot into the bank and yelled, "Not this time!" I changed the direction of travel with my foot and WE MADE IT!! I stopped at the top and gave a Hobbes a hug. Easy peasy from here!
Well, not quite. There were two more climbs after that one. Not as steep but a few turns to make and bigger rocks to negotiate. My confidence in my ability to handle this bike is brimming and there's no way we are going down again today.
I came out to 360 and pulled out the map. I'm exhausted, but I hate going back the way I came. I continue on towards Woodland Park. Grateful for some easier terrain at this point of the day.
The next road to the right had this sign. I won't be going down there today! Kinda wish 221 would have had one of these signs.
Here's a great view of Pike's Peak. I've never seen it from this side before.
I got on CR 51 and headed for the pavement. It was the smoothest gravel I've ever been on. Sure wish I had knobbies on. It just rained a bit and the traction was great even with the slicks!
I hit the highway to Woodland Park. Man I miss having mirrors. 67 back to the North to Deckers. A very nice gentleman flashed me and I gave him a thumbs up. I was haulin ass on the pavement. Two turns later...speed trap. People still warn of cops and today it saved my bacon. That's totally what I would have needed to top today off. A fricken speeding ticket. I rolled past doing the speed limit.
I'm not done riding dirt so I take Sugar Creek Road to cut over to Sedalia. Back to people, traffic, and HOME!!!
The total on the day was two mirrors, bent clutch lever, and two destroyed plastic hand guards. I have to say I am VERY impressed with the Happy Trails guards and racks. My first fall today was HARD! Just a few scratches and nothing bent. They completely spared the bike of any damage to things they were designed to protect.
Home sweet home. My thoughts about lessons learned and relearned tomorrow.
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This coming weekend I will be exhibiting at the SF ZINE FEST in Golden Gate Park. It is a nice little show and unlike other book conventions, it is FREE to get in. The ZINE FEST takes place on the south side of the park, near the 9th & Irving neighborhood. The first building you come to, after [..READ MORE..]
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An open house has been scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 16 for the new St. Croix River Education District office building in Rush City. The public is invited to stop by and take a tour from 3-5:30 p.m.; refreshments will be provided. The new SCRED facility is located at 425 Dana Ave. S. in the downtown...Read More
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Promoting enrollment at a career and technical education center is a
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One of the sending schools for BAVTS, Freedom High School, was moving forward with a team approach for their ninth graders and wanted to add a career and technical option for these students. Bethlehem in turn developed a schedule to accommodate these students and created the Fast-Track Program.Building A Fast Track at BethlehemThe Fast-Track Program gives ninth grade students who are at or above grade-level standards the opportunity to attend BAVTS during their freshman year. This career exploration opportunity rotates the Fast-Track students through a minimum of ten career areas offered at BAVTS on a flex schedule during the first period of their school day. Programs offered for ninth grade exploration include everything from commercial art and events management to welding and manufacturing.Logistically, Freedom High is right next door to Bethlehem, so there is no need for transportation for the students participating in the program. The curriculum isn't much different than the one that is taught to a traditional BAVTS student during their level one rotation in tenth grade, when students run through the programs during their first 45-day marking period. "The difference in the ten-day rotations is that a traditional student is in the program area consecutive days where the Fast-Track student is in the classroom every tenth day," explains Lazarchak.When the Fast-Track students are in their program areas, Bethlehem's traditional students are pulled out for integration activities in literacy, math and technology. "These pull-outs are designed to integrate the aforementioned subjects into the CTE curriculum. Much of what is happening this year is being done in a team-teaching fashion, with the literacy components being included with the technology integration of the vocational classroom. These pull-outs are geared to increase the standardized test scores of our students at BAVTS and their sending high schools," says Lazarchak.And Lazarchak has seen some benefit in pulling the traditional Bethlehem students out of their program for this academic integration instruction. "Fortunately for us we have excellent academic integrators who have developed course-specific activities that require various types of formative assessment," he says. "Although they are in a math, literacy or technology lab they are not just sitting around quietly. They spend a lot of time working on the communication skills necessary for any employment as well as their career portfolios. The students may not see the immediate benefits of these activities, but we are enhancing skills that will be necessary after graduation for college or career."Year Two ChangesNow in its second year, Lazarchak and his staff have made some adjustments to conquer some of the challenges they experienced their first year."Continuity was the biggest challenge for the teachers and students during the first year of the Fast-Track program," Lazarchak says. This summer, his staff worked on how to deal with the 10-day cycle, designing projects that can be completed within that one block rather than projects that required multiple days to complete.There was also an expectations gap to address. According to Lazarchak, "Expectations were high for the ninth graders because we told our teachers that these were going to be good kids who were at or above academic standard. What our personnel lost sight of is that they were still ninth graders who lacked some of the maturity that our upper classmen possess. I am happy to say that we have not had the same complaints from our staff this year that we had last year."Moving On with Fast-TrackSome of the success of this program cannot be measured over the short term, but what Bethlehem has done so far is working. Out of the 27 students who completed the program in 2009-2010,
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During the final week of September the Great Marsh Revitalization Task Force (GMRTF) implemented its 2012 invasive Phragmites australis management plan in the northern section of the Great Marsh.
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For years, scientists have observed a slow decay of salt marshes all along the Atlantic coast without understanding why. Now a newly released study conducted in the local Great Marsh is shedding light on the cause of salt marsh decay and the impact it could have on the environment.
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