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There are many reasons to buy a ticket to Ecuador… miles of sunny empty beach is one.
When I took my first flight to Hong Kong 41 years ago, I was 21 years old and few on a cheap ticket that was called a student fare.
While in Hong Kong I met a travel agent. Charlie Kwok was his name and he had an office in the Miramar Hotel, Kowloon, not far from the Star Ferry. Charlie was the master of the low cost air fare and over the next half decade he amazed me with some of his great deals…. Especially for people under age 27.
Next decade in London, John Dragonas, a Greek travel agent continued showing the way to get deals. Back then they had VUSA (Visit USA) where prices were really low.
By then Merri and I had met and she became the maven of amazing air fare deals.
In short I have always enjoy incredibly low costs air fares. However Merri added another dimension because not all low cost air fares are great.
I recall one flight Honk Kong to Portland Oregon that Charlie Kwok arranged… really cheap, because it was a charter with two empty seats and otherwise full of doctors returning from Thailand. What Charlie forgot to mention was that the actual fare went Hong Kong, Seattle, Minneapolis, San Francisco and then I had a connection back to Portland… adding about 24 hours to the flight!
There are many reasons to buy a ticket to Ecuador… such as the high Andean lakes.
John in London ignored the human part of travel to get the cost down once as well… a special VUSA fare. Merri and I wanted to fly London, Miami, Chicago, Portland, London.
To get the lowest fare, the actual flight turned out to be London -Denver, Miami- Denver, Chicago-Denver, Portland-Denver, London…or something like that… low fare but not a great deal.
There are many reasons to buy a ticket to Ecuador… including wonderful colonial architecture.
It was about then that Merri took over finding our fares and she is good… Let me be humble and say she may be the best. Recently our son visited us from London, Charlotte, London for $17. That is correct, seventeen dollars.
There are many reasons to buy a ticket to Ecuador… big cities and…
quaint villages like… Cotacachi shown here.
Recently one of our articles Ecuador Air Fare Update mentioned a $316 Miami Quito fare that Merri found and explained that readers should visit www.farecompare.com
So many readers asked for help on how to get this fare that I asked Merri to prepare an article on how she does it.
Here it is:
Buying Air Tickets
Gary often asks me to write about how I buy airline tickets and especially those to Ecuador…so this is the first in a series of hints including safety, price, ease…
Well, first of all…it's a tricky business for sure. And to top it all off, it rarely is quick and easy. I start out with that in mind and sometimes days later I'm still at it! But there is a pattern that I always use that helps me sort from the beginning the good, bad and the ugly.
Malcolm Gladwell's newest book, "The Outliers, The Story of Success" clearly states that most people are really good at something, really successful after about 10,000 hours. Well, for sure I have my 10,000 hours in on travel and tickets. For over 4 years, Gary and I crossed the Atlantic commuting from our home in London to our home in Naples, Fl every three weeks. It was always different, always a surprise and very often extremely challenging to buy tickets for Gary's mom, our 5 children to all our destinations all over the world ON A REGULAR BASIS. We had homes in London, Gloustershire, Naples, North Carolina, the north coast of the Dominican Republic and…oh, it makes my head spin just thinking about it!
Needless to say, just by the sheer act of plotting, planning and finally buying, I've learned a lot…earned my 10,000 hours over the last 25 + years of international traveling.
However, all the rules have now changed…it's often hard to know which way to jump…some people book for instance a conference and tell me to confirm quickly so they can buy "that cheap ticket" that is 6 months out! Whoa, I reply…that's pretty risky…sometimes you can now buy a ticket at a week out for the same price or better than a month out.
Airlines are constantly shifting and changing and hedging their bets…so let's look at a few things that we can count on.
#1. The internet makes it a lot easier than we've had it before. There is plenty of data and solid information that we can gather from 100s of sources instantly.
#2. The internet also makes it a lot harder than we've ever had it before BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY CHOICES! We have more information so it is essential that we use this information wisely.
Here are a few ground rules that I am currently using that are working now.
1. Don't buy months out.
2. Sit down with those who are traveling and have a general chat on days/possibilities/flexibilities that might be possible. Right now, for instance, I am buying for Ecuador. Gary and I will get a month's calendar, list our IDEAL flight days and then see which ways we COULD be flexible.
3. For the past year, it is cheaper (yes, cheaper) in most cases to fly from an outlying airport than direct. I know a lot of people for instance who drive from let's say Birmingham, Ala to Atlanta and then fly direct from Atlanta to everywhere. Don't do this. CHECK YOUR POSSIBILITIES.
For example, Gary and I fly mainly from NC to Portland, NC to Quito, NC to London and NC to Copenhagen. Well, we can fly from Charlotte, Greensboro (Triad) or from a nearby TRI Cities TN tiny airport. I check out each of these easily and quickly to get a handle on the whole picture. I don't just assume that one is cheaper or more expensive, etc.
For instance for years, Charlotte has been very expensive to fly into our area than all the others, and suddenly last fall, it all shifted…now it's the cheapest. Well, it could be the aggressiveness of USAir after its near collapse that has caused them to price the lowest since it is their hub and therefore Delta, etc. have followed suit.
When flying from Florida, I look at Tampa (our favorite), Orlando, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, etc. Takes only a second and sometimes you can really find an el cheapo winner!
4. Decide whether you are a frequent flyer who needs to accumulate miles or if you are just an occasional flyer. We for instance are frequent flyers and use Atlanta as our hub to go to our common destinations…Portland, London, Quito, Copenhagen are our patterns. Sometimes we fly from NC and sometimes from FL (according to the season)…but ALL of these flights are non-stop from Atlanta via Delta. So, instead of looking at all airlines/all flights, I really just watch Delta. We accumulate a lot of miles, use them for free tickets for our children and/or for upgrades. My advice for frequent flyers is pick an airline and stick with it! This gets the most bang for your buck…although sometimes I pay more for this, in the long run it works out well and suits us.
If you are lucky enough to be an infrequent flyer, then just look for the best deal!
5. Frequent flyers can gain a lot from loyalty…although not everything as recently we found out on an emergency trip to Portland! But usually, we can get what WE determine is important. (not that this might be your choice in the line of fire.)
What is important to us is not just the price but the Duration of the Flight…very, very important you might say! I'll pay a bit more to fly a total of 7 hours instead of a lot less to fly the same route with a totally of 11 hours or maybe 23 hours!
Another thing that is important to us is that we can upgrade. We have logged so many miles and usually have to get off an airplane and go straight to work that over the years we have decided that if we can go first or business class (more or that later) we should. We feel better if we are not cramped in and let's face it (although we don't drink alcohol and don't eat on planes) there are some good perks. Very important to us is that there is simply more oxygen up front than there is in the back…so we arrive in better shape than if we were tucked in on the last row.
Other things important to us is that we have a place where we can be quiet and not listen to a dozen cell phone conversations and 7 different TV stations. We aren't used to this type of confusion and noise and so we want to have the use of special rooms that airlines provide (Delta's Crown Rooms) that allow quiet areas. Often we travel with our service dog, and she too is allowed in these rooms. We just rest and wait there. IT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Merri even makes sure that we have seats so we see the sunset at night and sunrise in the morning.
But on the other hand, we don't want to pay for this privilege which can cost big change.
How do we achieve this? Well, each airline has its own gimmicks, but Delta allows a cardholder of AMEX Sky Miles Reserve (which can cost anywhere from $295 up) to have free access with his/her companions to all Sky Mile Crown rooms at no cost. You can now have a simple Gold AMEX Sky Miles card (sometimes without a fee) that allows more or less the same privileges. We find excellent light food (that is fresh) and peace and quiet there. We also find their quiet desk of agents that will do just about anything to make life pleasant (changing flights/redoing tickets/finding lost luggage, etc.). They will even wake you if you fall asleep in your comfy chair. That same card allows us to have a free Concierge booking service (that means they will REALLY try everything to help you) as well as double miles for most of our travel…and (and this is a big one) the right to Pay with Miles.
And what is Pay with Miles? Well, let's discuss that under Award Ticketing later in this series.
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There are many reasons to buy a ticket to Ecuador… like the wonderful people. This is a dancer entertaining delegates at one of our recent Ecuador tours.
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Get the inside scoop from Ecuadorians about Ecuador so you can make informed decisions about whether this country is one that will improve your lifestyle.
Ecuador has many advantages, close to North America, just four hours from Miami. Plus the brand new Quito Airport means you'll arrive to the latest in accommodations.
You can choose the perfect climate for you. The Andes offer eternal spring, never really hot, never freezing. The coast can be warmer, but nowhere in Ecuador are temperatures extreme.
You can choose to live in large cities, towns, or small villas. The majority of Ecuador Living readers choose Cuenca. The cool weather, beautiful colonial architecture, and complete infrastructure has attracted over 6,500 expats from around the world.
Cuenca from the top
February 25th to 27th, 2015.
Your Ecuador journey starts in Ecuador's capital city, Quito.
Ecuadorian experts will be there to answer all the questions you'll want to know, health care, visa, cost of living, real estate, shipping, retirement discounts across the nation and a review of each of Ecuador's four main zones, Andes, Coast, Amazon and Galapagos.
The speakers not only share information but can assist you in getting the contacts and services you'll need.
Seminar in Quito, 2014
An Ecuadorian lawyer covers immigration law. Learn what documents you need, how to proceed, how long it will take, how much the process will cost. Dr. Cordova's law firm has helped expats visas to become residents in Ecuador for many years.
Another speaker represents freight companies who can bring your personal goods to you duty free.
Colonial – Quito
One expert is in communications. Learn the best ways to make free phone calls back home, how to get a virtual number so people can call you any time, how to watch your favorite TV shows, movies, listen to that local radio stations that you love, get the latest sport news or just read your favorite magazine. You get guidance ranging from how to use Netflix to Zinio, so you can still enjoy those things that you love from back home.
Other sessions give you insights into the cultural differences that only Ecuadorians can explain. Learn why when "we" tell you we will meet at 17:00 we arrive at 17:15. Learn how and why "we will be there in 5 minutes" actually means 15 minutes. Find out the difference between formal business meetings and informal gatherings with friends and family. This is important. If you are invited to a party at 20:00, don't show up on time or you and your host will be embarrassed. Arrive at least an hour late.
Pick up all the little tricks you need to know, how to rent a car, how to get around in Ecuador, the best maps for traveling, how to ask for things, the best way to get us to like you, etc. In Ecuador you get the best response being nice and negotiating in a polite way. These cultural nuances will win you friends and bring you business.
Dental Clinic in Quito
Meet major developers Armijos and Brito. Their real estate may interest you. These are not fly by night expos who have just arrived ahead of you. Brito has been building in Quito for decades. He recently teamed with Armijos in a new project by the beach, which includes a luxury hotel.
You'll also see an interesting Huasquilla Amazon project of rental units. You'll see a diverse universe of proposals so you can get an idea of business in Ecuador and how locals are working in Real Estate and finance. Even if you don't have any interest in buying or owning property in Ecuador, this will give you a perspective of how our economy is doing.
Ecuador's Minister of Tourism will present with its latest investments and opportunities in Ecuador. You'll see mega projects in tourist areas all around the country and where the growth areas are headed. At the least this Ecuador get together offers the Ministry which Condor, a hotel being developed by Quito's new airport and outlined private constructions at the coast.
New Buildings in Manta
A team of Doctors review your health care options in Ecuador. Learn where to get the best eye care, dental implants, medical procedures, prescription savings and natural herbal products.
Meet Pro Credit a German bank that especially serves expats in Ecuador. They review the financial health of Ecuador's banking system, how to bank in Ecuador (if you really have to), the safest way to make wire transfers and the latest news on Ecuador banking regulations.
Representatives of freight companies who know how to move your personal goods from your country to Ecuador share how to bring your belongings. Learn the timing, the requirements, pricing, tips on how to label items, how Ecuador Customs processes them, what things to do and what things not to do. They also tell you about the list of things you can bring and what to call them. You might not be able to bring gold, but can bring jewelry components for example. They can provide estimates.
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Here is the complete schedule for the Three Day "Ecuador Get Together" in Quito. (click images to enlarge).
Investment, Real Estate and Get Together complete schedule for our Three Day Get Together in Quito.
Since you are coming all the way from your country we'd like you to enjoy as much as you can from Ecuador, so we offer Real Estate Tours, Import-Export and Health Tours around the Seminar. If you like more information and details about those extra activities please contact me at email@example.com.
Before the seminar there is a two day Health Care option. February 23rd – February 24th. We will put you in contact with the doctors, this will be prior to your arrival in Ecuador, so they know if you need to bring information and they can plan the appropriate treatment.
Ecuador Get Together Seminar is February 25, 26, 27.
After the seminar there is a five day Real Estate tour to the coast and Cuenca February 28th to March 4th.
Feb. 28.
04:30 – 07:00 Traveling to the Airport
07:10 – 08:00 Flying to Manta
08:00 – 10:00 Breakfast at Manta
10:00 – 13:00 Tour Manta
13:00 – 15:00 Lunch and Check in at Hotels
15:00 – 16:30 Tour Manta
16:30 – 18:00 Tour Santa Marianita
March 01.
09:00 – 13:00 Tour Bahia, San Vicente
13:00 – 15:00 Lunch Canoa
15:00 – 18:00 Tour San Jacinto Surrounding Areas
March 02.
Traveling to Cuenca
08:00 – 12:00 Driving to Guayaquil
12:00 – 14:00 Check in Airline and Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Arriving to Cuenca – check in Hotels
19:00 – Getting together for Dinner
March 03.
09:00 – 13:00 Tour Downtown Cuenca – Apartments
13:00 – 15:00 Lunch Piedra de Agua
15:00 – 18:00 Tour Cuenca – Houses
March 04.
00:00 – 13:00 Tour Cuenca and surrounding areas
13:00 – 15:00 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Paute, land and House to Build
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Gold Package, three day Seminar and 1 Tour $1299 single and $1399 couple.
Platinum Package, three day Seminar and all Tours $1699 single and $1799 couple.
*The schedule during the seminar and speakers may change, but we will guarantee that all major subjects and experience are respected.
*Not included. Upon request we will provide pickups at the airport, drop-offs, tours in Quito and/or surrounding areas and tours around Ecuador. We offer a full concierge service in Ecuador for anything that you need.
For questions or for more information contact Roberto Ribadeneira
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My first stop in Portland, OR was to shoot a 6-minute segment with host Dave Anderson for AM Northwest on KATU TV. I show Dave how to make a Vegetable Nori Roll from Ani's Raw Food Asia. Dave's lost a ton of weight since I saw him along my last tour, and looks great. He said he cut out processed foods and cut back on alcohol.
Here I am above with AM Northwest co-host Helen Raptis.
Next stop was Yummy Tummy Cafe for a lunchtime fuel-up on a gallon of Norwalk green juice; chocolate covered jungle peanuts; and a ruben sandwich made from flax seeds, mushrooms, and sauerkraut. Omg, seriously yummy tummy! And, a book signing meet-and-greet. From here, I was shuttled over to the KBOO radio station for an interview, and then finally ended up at Powell's Books downtown for a talk and book signing.
I got to visit Powell's rare book room, where I sat and signed a stack of my books, including Ani's Raw Food Asia.
Peter Hanfileti is a very dear, long-time family friend from when I was in middle school…that's so long ago! He's an MD and acupuncturist in Vancouver, WA.
Kris Dyer may look familiar because he's in my first book, Ani's Raw Food Kitchen, which I wrote when I still lived in Portland. Kris was also one of our SmartMonkeys! I love tour because it allows me to visit friends I haven't seen in a while. The weather was dry and sunny, just like last year in Portland! I love that city especially when the weather is gorgeous. Plus, the city's blanketed with WiFi.
Read my interview on Healthy Bitch Daily, where I talk about these topics and include a recipe:
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Listen to my interview with Carla on her radio show, Carla's Cooking Radio. I talk about benefits of raw foods, my background, how I got into raw foods, and many tips for enjoying more healthy fresh whole foods. Raw desserts are my favorite, like my Chocolate Raspberry Ganache cake, and eating it is good for you and guilt-free! I explain how eating desserts and raw foods can help you loose weight while making you healthier from the inside out to give you the glow of radiant beauty.
Carla shared with me her Raw Almond Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe. I can't wait to try making this!
Listen to my conversation with Rhio and Leigh from March 19th, 2010.
One of my favorite audiences are all the lovely moms out in our world who are super busy shuttling their kids around town, running their household, shopping for food, planning each day, and are constantly looking for simple ways to provide healthy snacks and meals for their children and family. Mom's and kids are my two biggest inspirations for creating my fast and easy to make raw food recipes.
CafeMom is a great site for info on pregnancy, kids stuff, party planning, love, sex, beauty, style, and healthy living.
I've been voted Sexiest Raw Vegan Woman 2009 by the raw community again this year, but by default. Alicia Silverstone actually won the votes, I came in 2nd place. But she doesn't consider herself raw anymore. What an honor! Plus, Steve from Sacred Chocolates sent me a congratulatory package of his delicious chocolate hearts…yummmy.
Last year, I was surprised that I was awarded 1st place for Best of Raw 2008:
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Listen to my interview from last year on Raw Inspirations Radio where I chat with lovely host Laura Fox about my history, inspirations, and what the future holds.
Listen to Ani's interview on CFRO, 102.7 FM, Vancouver, BC. She talks with Alart the host about the virtues of whole, fresh, raw foods.
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Negative - Black Hill, Ballarat, Victoria, pre 1900 Reg. No: MM 001682
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So finally i finished the back piece. No all that's left are the handles and the lining. I'll probably sew in a fabric bag and add some fake handles....
how many colours? 4?
no, i only used black, white and grey :)
i'll post a tutorial very soon and explain the workflow a little bit.
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Defendant says he feared for life prior to fatal 3-on-1 beating
By Craig Kapitan : October 9, 2013 : Updated: October 10, 2013 6:25am
Photo By Courtey PhotoAs testimony began Monday in the murder trial of Larry Castro prosecutors submitted into evidence security camera stills from Diamond Food Mart, where Juan "Johnny" Romero was beaten to death by three men last October. In this photo, Romero leans against the counter as men prosecutors have identified as Bernardo "Tiny" Crisanto (top left) and Jose Velez (bottom left corner) stand behind him.
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This security camera still shows Juan Romero attempting to go back inside Diamond Food Mart as he is surrounded by attackers identified by prosecutors as Bernardo "Tiny" Crisanto, top left, Jose Velez, center, and Larry Castro, foreground. Castro is on trial for murder.
Photo By Courtey PhotoThis security camera still shows the beginning of the fatal October 2012 beating of Juan Romero outside Diamond Food Mart. Prosecutors have identified the attackers as Bernardo "Tiny" Crisanto, left, Jose Velez, center, and Larry Castro, who is depicted grabbing the victim. Castro is on trial for murder.
Larry Castro said, "I still can't sleep. I still look over my shoulder."
SAN ANTONIO – In the months leading up to Juan "Johnny" Romero's beating death, he had attacked former buddy Larry Castro with a pool stick, was suspected of having vandalized cars at Castro's body shop and had threatened to harm him and his daughter, Castro said Wednesday.
"I still can't sleep. I still look over my shoulder," Castro told jurors in 290th state District Court as he took the witness stand at his own murder trial. "I have all that anxiety in my brain, and even though the man has passed it's still in my head."
Castro, 41, and two other obese men were caught on security camera footage cornering Romero, 41, as he left Diamond Food Mart on Vance Jackson Road last October.
Romero, who was unarmed, was shorter and weighed between 100 and 250 pounds less than each of his three attackers as he was kicked, pummeled and stomped, authorities have said.
Castro, who acknowledged it was him on the video, instigated the attack by slamming Romero's arm in the door then dragging his flailing body between two cars, footage shows.
But he lunged at Romero that night only because the man had his hands in his pockets and Romero had bragged in the past about having served time in prison for stabbing a man, Castro said.
The beating stopped, he said, as soon as he realized the object Romero was reaching for was a cellphone.
"There were threats being made every day, every other day" leading up the incident, Castro said. "It was driving me crazy."
The two pool enthusiasts once were such good friends that Castro held a fundraiser for Romero's sick daughter and gave him a part-time job, he said.
That all changed in July 2012, when Romero got drunk and attacked him at a pool tournament, Castro said.
In addition to striking Castro with a pool stick that night, Romero was throwing pool balls wildly, injuring Castro and a woman he did not know, several witnesses said.
After that, Castro said, he made arrangements with the pool league to make sure they did not compete on the same nights.
He said he was shocked and frightened on the night of the beating when he found Romero at Coach's Corner, across the street from the convenience store.
"He crept up on me while I was shooting pool," he said.
But if he feared Romero had a knife or gun, it doesn't make sense that Castro sought him out a short time later with two men he knew were unarmed, prosecutor David Lunan said.
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In an article discussing potentially competitive 2008 Senate elections, The New York Times understated Sen. James Infohe's views on global warming, reporting that Inhofe "has said that its effects are exaggerated." In fact, Inhofe has repeatedly referred to global warming as the "greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people" and reportedly compared Al Gore's global warming documentary to Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf.
Keith Olbermann awarded the runner-up and "bronze" honors in his nightly "Worst Person in the World" segment to Bill O'Reilly and Glenn Beck, respectively -- to O'Reilly, for asserting that the question of whether global warming is natural or man-made is "all guesswork," and to Beck, for asking, "Odds that [Sen.] Barack Obama is the Antichrist?"
The Wall Street Journal uncritically reported that Sen. John McCain "said his pro-environment positions," among others, would "make him competitive" in California. In fact, McCain has a lifetime rating of 24 percent from the League of Conservation Voters. By contrast, Sen. Hillary Clinton has a lifetime rating of 87 percent and Sen. Barack Obama, 86 percent.
Responding to a viewer's email about whether the current global warming "scare" is "natural" or "man-made," Fox News' Bill O'Reilly asserted: "It's all guesswork." Contrary to O'Reilly's assertion, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has concluded that the Earth is warming and human activity is very likely responsible for most of that warming.
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An Investors' Business Daily editorial falsely asserted that "Bill Clinton says we must slow the economy to save the earth." In fact, Clinton said in the January 30 speech to which the editorial referred that "rich" countries could take that approach, but then he stated why he thought it wouldn't work and asserted that the "only way" to fight global warming is to prove that doing so "is good economics."
In a blog post, ABC News' Jake Tapper wrote: "In a long, and interesting speech, [Bill Clinton] characterized what the U.S. and other industrialized nations need to do to combat global warming this way: 'We just have to slow down our economy and cut back our greenhouse gas emissions 'cause we have to save the planet for our grandchildren.' " But Clinton did not say that is what has to be done to combat global warming.
During a report on presidential candidates' promotion of "green-collar jobs," CNN's Gerri Willis aired a quote from Myron Ebell of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) without noting CEI's reported ties to the energy industry. CEI has reportedly received significant funding from energy industry sources, including more than $2 million from Exxon Mobil Corp. since 1998.
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New Sandoval Fire Chief Chad Parson (left) presents Retired Chief J.D. Gore with a plaque of appreciation from the State Fire Marshall along with his helmet and a gold watch.
New Sandoval Fire Department Chief Discusses GoalsSandoval's new fire chief Chad Parson is talking about some of his goals. Parson officially took over as chief last year when a 27-year veteran of the department J.D. Gore stepped down. Parson notes new laws and requirements mean more training.
"The increased training and like we saw with the tanker on I-57, hazmat and hazardous materials is a big thing in the fire service now. EMS is a big part of our department and will continue to be. We would like to stress with our individual members the EMS side of it so we can get ambulances and basic care to those who need it", said Parson.
Parson says the Sandoval department currently has 22 members. "When you factor in our department with the fundraising activities that we do to supplement equipment, the community activities, the Easter egg hunts, the Toys for Tots, Thanksgiving dinners and then figure in that each call is an hour of each of your time, not to mention training and meetings, it is a sacrifice for every single one of these members to be a part of this", said Parson.
Parson has been on the department for 13 years and was assistant chief before being promoted to his new position. Gore says he remembers a number of large fires during his time on the department. He answered a total of 4,235 calls during his career. Gore says some health issues made him decide it was time to step down. Gore was presented a certificate congratulating him on his years of service from the State Fire Marshall's office. He also received his helmet, an engraved watch and a service pin for his 27 years of service.
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AIBAK (PAN): More than 130 returning families were provided shelter in northern Samangan province on Wednesday, with a large number of returnees in dire need of assistance, officials said.
The families recently arrived from Pakistan and Iran under a voluntary repatriation programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), they said.
As many as 132 houses were constructed for those who had no shelter or lost their dwellings during their absence from the country, said Returnees and Repatriation Director Amanullah Muradi.
Houses were built for the returning families in their respective areas with the help of an Afghan NGO. About 77 houses were constructed in seven villages of the Hazrat Sultan district and another 55 on the outskirts of provincial capital, Aibak, said an official of the NGO, Abdul Fatah.
He added the returnees constructed their homes under a contract with the organisation, which supplied the required materials. Each house has two living rooms, a corridor and a bathroom.
Jamaluddin, 36, who came back from Pakistan where he spent 12 years as a refugee, said his family had suffered a lot after repatriation. They lived in one of a neighbours' house before getting shelter.
Last year, 100 houses were built for internally displaced people in Dara-i-Sauf Payeen district, according to Muradi, who said 4,530 families had returned from Iran and Pakistan since the fall of Taliban regime in 2001. So far 800 households have been given shelter. However, another 300 families are still without homes.
The returnees who are yet to receive shelter urged the government to help them. Noor Muhammad, 23, who returned from Pakistan seven months back, said he had been visiting the repatriation department for help.


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BOE chooses not to remove director and deputy director at Feb. 26 meetingWritten by Brigitta Burks | News Editor | email@example.com
Updated with BOE meeting information at 2 p.m. Feb. 26:
On Feb. 25, consultants tasked by the Ohio Secretary of State with evaluating the Lucas County Board of Elections recommended that Director Meghan Gallagher and Deputy Director Dan DeAngelis be fired. However, at a Feb. 26 board meeting, no movement was made toward removing either employee.
Also on Feb. 26, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted officially removed the Lucas County Board of Elections (BOE) from the Secretary of State's Office (SOS) administrative oversight and assistance.
In August 2012, the SOS placed the BOE under the oversight of special masters and then appointed two consultants, citing a dysfunctional board culture. Jim Ruvolo, a Democrat who served on the BOE from 1976-82 and from November 2011 to February 2012, was one of the consultants. Jon Allison, a Columbus-based attorney and Republican, was the other. The men received $7,500 each for their work, with Allison receiving $1,000 more to compensate him for travel and lodging.
The consultants presented their report at a Feb. 25 news conference. It read: "We conclude that the Lucas County Board of Elections as presently situated is devoid of management leadership, is without most of the basic organizational structure, policies and procedures necessary to function as an accountable government entity and is culturally plagued by mistrust and fear."
Fundamental things
In a Feb. 25 interview with Toledo Free Press, Husted said, "The only thing that surprised me [about the report] is just how many things are wrong [with the BOE]. There's some pretty fundamental things, things like not even having a simple organizational chart."
The next day in a letter written to board members, Husted wrote, "With yesterday's release of Mr. Allison and Mr. Ruvolo's report and recommendations, you have been provided with a roadmap to place the Lucas County Board of Elections on track. My office has provided you with all of the tools and resources that we can reasonably provide."
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Jon Stainbrook, board member and chair of the Lucas County Republican Party, stressed that the report was a recommendation and board members were "absolutely not" firing Gallagher or DeAngelis.
At the Feb. 26 board meeting, Stainbrook introduced a resolution that would eliminate many nonsenior level BOE positions and then require those employees to reapply for their jobs. He cited the employees as the one constant at the BOE since board members and directors frequently leave.
Board Member Anthony DeGidio said he was not prepared to vote on that measure at present and the BOE took a recess to discuss the matter privately. After the recess, Chairman Ron Rothenbuhler said the motion had died without a second.
The Lucas County BOE was the only board in Ohio under the oversight of the SOS during the 2012 elections. In late November 2012, h
aving given the BOE time to focus on the election, the consultants interviewed the board members, special masters, director, deputy director and six other board employees to create
their recommendations.
Allison said that while it is the nature of BOEs to be made up of members of opposing political parties, "In most of the counties in the state, the vast majority of the counties in the state, the Republicans and Democrats find a way to get together to work out their differences."
In their report, the consultants recommended that the Lucas County BOE immediately remove Gallagher and DeAngelis and that the SOS appoint special masters to manage the BOE's daily work until the new director and deputy director start, which was advised to take place by May 1.
By July 1, an evaluation of the effectiveness and appropriateness of BOE employees' duties should also take place, according to the recommendations. And by no later than Aug. 1, the board should make the policy changes necessary to "remedy each of the deficiencies described in this report and take action to train all board employees."
The deficiencies were grouped into three areas on the report: fundamental government entity management, organizational deficiencies and cultural deficiencies.
In terms of fundamental government entity management, Allison said the BOE does not put together a yearly line item-based budget or possess a table of organization, personnel procedures and policies and performance metrics.
"All those things are basic building blocks and the voters and taxpayers of Lucas County should expect that those fundamentals are in place," Allison said.
Under organizational deficiencies, the report referred to the BOE's management of physical assets like printers, copiers and computers as "embarrassingly lax." The consultants also recommended that the BOE's senior management organize a weekly forum where employees and higher-ups can communicate and develop plans to improve performance. The BOE should also improve its records and information storage, according to the report.
'Unhealthy' and 'aggressive'
The cultural deficiencies section referred to the relationship between Gallagher and DeAngelis, using words like "unhealthy" and "aggressive."
"There is no working relationship. There is no communication. It's a situation that is built on paranoia and mistrust," Allison said.
He added that board members must be mindful that they set the tone and appear civil and professional.
Ruvolo, who said he left the BOE due to his travel schedule, said he felt frustrated while serving.
He also said of his role as a consultant, "I knew there would be questions about my impartiality and quite frankly this is too important," adding that he did not seek out the position, but was appointed.
"This report reflects [my and Allison's] recommendations, me with perhaps more knowledge than I should have had. But I think it's important that I had some knowledge.
"We want people to know that their vote is going to be accurately counted and that it's going to be fair. And quite frankly, I don't think the citizens of Lucas County have had that faith for a long time," Ruvolo said. "So we're making those recommendations understanding that we're affecting two lives and perhaps more than that."
After the Feb. 25 news conference, Stainbrook said, "This is a report done by two people, [one] from an outside law firm in Columbus and one of those people was Jim Ruvolo, who sat on the board and was responsible and has to take responsibility for many of the tie votes and much of the discord at the board."
"Why he was chosen for this report, I don't know," Stainbrook said, adding however that he is prepared to move forward and work with Rothenbuhler, also chair of the Lucas County Democratic Party, to deliver "the best elections possible."
Both he and Rothenbuhler said that the BOE does have some of the mentioned procedures in place.
Rothenbuhler said, "Certainly to say [policies and procedures are] nonexistent is just not a fact, [although] they may need some drastic revisiting. The board's going to take the recommendations under advisement and make sure before we take any quick or hasteful actions, that it is part of the solution."
Stainbrook said, "I just don't think these gentlemen looked far enough into the details to know what we actually have, so we will do a line by line, you know, rebuttal answer to this report."
However, he added later that the BOE probably agrees with 90 percent of the report's findings.
He also pointed out that Gallagher, who replaced former Director Ben Roberts in February 2012, hadn't served in her position long.
"Meghan was hired, what, five months before the Secretary of State came in? … How can you be held accountable for something that happened for five months?"
Husted said that "given how many times we've been through this," he is confident that the BOE will implement the consultants' recommendations.
'Question the messenger'
"The expectation is that they will take the recommendation of the report and act on that," Husted said.
He added, "Mr. Allison and Mr. Ruvolo are very talented and they certainly demonstrated that they could work together on putting a good report together."
Husted said of Stainbrook's remarks, "When you don't like the results of what you get, you question the messenger."
Allison said that because of safeguards in place and the special masters, he saw no issues in the counting of votes in the November 2012 election. Still, if corrections aren't made, the deficiencies may "creep" into other areas, he stressed.
Also at the meeting, Stainbrook said that the search for a new office space capable of handling the BOE was to be "re-energized." The consultants' report recommended that the BOE consolidate its offices and warehouse operations.
Board Member John Irish said he was prepared to vote for all the consultants' recommendations, but was told by Rothenbuhler that that was inappropriate. Irish then requested that Gallagher and DeAngelis present the BOE with an organizational chart, a progressive discipline policy, a plan for dealing with physical assets and a policy for board members dealing with middle management by the next meeting.
DeAngelis said he and Gallagher were working on presenting a new policies and procedures manual.
The BOE is slated to reconvene March 19.
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I promise that is not a typo for Fiesole. It is a wonderful restaurant located in the main square of the scenic little town above Florence that I highly recommend. After three visits I believe it is my favorite restaurant in Fiesole. It was formerly known as Peposo…that name is still on the door, but they have changed the sign overhead.
Menu: had all the traditional Tuscan food you could possible crave. Additionally, they have a daily menu that had some wonderful offerings…I wanted to go for the Lasagne, but knew I would not have room for steak if I did. Prices are typical for the city, roughly 7-9€ for appetizers and 10-15€ for meat dishes. The exceptions were the dishes which were capitalizing on the in season Porcini mushrooms which were on display and seem amazing this season…I guess excessive rain is good for some things, yum.
We settled into our table and decided we knew we would be gluttons because it was Saturday night so went for the 1.5l fiasco of house wine. Perhaps not the sagest idea with only two people at dinner, but sometimes "ya just gotta say…." He started with a lardo bruschetta and I started with a ravioli in sage and butter. Mine was very good, but his was heavenly, FAT TASTES GOOD, and OMG did this taste good. We both had steak for the entree course…mine with the Gorgonzola. I did not share…neener neener.
The service was ideal. Friendly without being rushed and allowing for breaks for smokey treats between courses. Dessert was slighlty disappointing, I do not recommend the chocolate and pear cake…it was extremely dry. But, when he told the waiter I could make a better one, the waiter redeemed the situation by telling him he should marry me.
The restaurant has ample seating. At least a dozen small tables on the sidewalk on the Piazza, two floors of indoor seating and when the weather is good at least 20 tables outdoors in a garden that backs up against the old Roman theatre in Fiesole. The garden is beautiful and if you are in Florence between April and September this is a DO NOT MISS. But you may want to go with only 750mL of wine.


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Let's Dance RochesterRead MoreWhen Marina Lisser was 14, she decided to take up dancing, despite the fact that in her native Russia, she was considered much too old to start. Firmly flouting social convention, she thrived, competing at the professional level and landing a fifth-place finish in the European Cup finals. Eventually, she went on to earn a master's degree in Dance Forms and write a dissertation on the psychology of competition. But none of that prepared her for the shock that awaited her when she landed in New York City to work for Fred Astaire Dance Studios in 1993. She hadn't realized she'd be teaching a totally new kind of student: adult amateurs. She'd only taught professionals and children who wanted to dance for a living. If 14 was too old to start dancing in Russia, how would she teach adults in America? Through trial and error, she figured it out by ignoring, according to a feature in Democrat and Chronicle, whatever holds her students back. "I'm one of those horrible Russian teachers," Marina confessed. "We want what we want; there is no such thing as limits." Today, she and her staff of instructors specialize in two styles: American Smooth and Rhythm, and International Standard and Latin. Students learn to waltz, tango, and foxtrot atop the ballroom's sprung wood floor, which cushions feet and joints, while wall-length mirrors help them self-correct their form. In addition to teaching social dance skills and helping affianced couples prepare for their first dance, the instructors also ready competitive dancers to take first place medals in everything from cabaret dancing to swing, often by deftly prancing over the laser security systems that guard them. Marina is certified in dance therapy, as well as social and competitive wheelchair dancing, to make dance accessible to everyone.1350 University AveRochester, NY US
The Gate House CafeRead MoreFlames dance inside the wood-fired oven at The Gate House Cafe, heating its gleaming surfaces to temperatures as high as 700 degrees. The oven's radiant heat is the backbone of the eatery's rustic, comfort-driven menu, yielding dishes that range from gourmet pizzas and chicken wings to wood-fired macaroni and goat cheese. Neapolitan-Style Pizzas Gate House Cafe's pizzas are named after Rochester landmarks, but their culinary inspiration comes from southern Italy. Chef Ross Hopkins and his team knead dough made with Tipo 00 Italian flour, topping it off with organic mozzarella and tomatoes from San Marzano valley. They serve creative pies, too, such as the ones below, and often use ingredients from their organic garden. The MAG The Park Avenue Asiago and ricotta cheeses lend an extra layer of creaminess to the MAG pie, and fried eggplant adds toothsome texture. Hummus is an unexpected pizza-topper, but here, it works well alongside grilled vegetables, goat cheese, roasted garlic, and tomato coulis. The Strasenburgh Gluten-Free or Vegan With toppings that include blackened sirloin, blue cheese, and asparagus, The Strasenburgh delivers the sumptuousness of a steak-house dinner in pizza form. Chef Hopkins is happy to accommodate gluten-free and vegan diners. A Conscientious Culinary Philosophy Conscientious culinary practices are intrinsic to the menu at The Gate House Cafe. Hopkins and his team embrace sustainability by serving cage-free eggs and organic dairy products. The restaurant goes beyond using ecofriendly ingredients, though. The Gate House Cafe operates solely on solar and wind power.274 N Goodman St.Rochester, NY US
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• Renowned poet and author Maya Angelou died today at age 86. Here are two moving ways to remember her work this morning: a video of her reading "On the Pulse of Morning" at the swearing-in of President Bill Clinton and a powerful interview in 2008 where she said, "I think every year has been challenging. Every day challenges. Some of the challenges were more public than others." [New York Times, Colorlines]
• Fifty senators have called on the NFL to change the name of the Washington Redskins. Citing the NBA's response to Donald Sterling's racist rant, they ask, "What message does it send to punish slurs against African Americans while endorsing slurs about Native Americans?" [Mother Jones]
• And! The Nation's Dave Zirin argues that the NFL's feeble approach to players accused of domestic abuse "demonstrates the difference between violence against women and what it means to have a culture of violence against women." [The Nation]
• Earlier this month, the longest-running gay bookstore in the United States closed its doors for good. In this moving profile, writer Tyler Gillespie asks what the closure means for the LGBTQ community in Philadelphia and beyond. [Rolling Stone]
• A brand-new Tumblr takes on the grim task of collecting "stories of violence inflicted on women who reject sexual advances." This is some really, really difficult reading. [When Women Refuse]
• Heads up! EOAGH: A Journal of the Arts is accepting submissions in every genre for a special online issue dedicated exclusively to creative writing by trans women. We can't wait to read it. [EOAGH]
• Adorable cartoon alert: This is how one Japanese school teaches young students about sexuality. [You Offend Me You Offend My Family]
• Workers at a Boston hotel have called on Sheryl "lean in" Sandberg for help as they move toward unionization. Sandberg, who will deliver the Class Day address at Harvard today, declined to meet with the group. [The Harvard Crimson]
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Part noir, part psychedelic romp, all Thomas Pynchon- private eye Doc Sportello comes, occasionally, out of a marijuana haze to watch the end of an era as free love slips away and paranoia creeps in with the L.A. fog
It's been awhile since Doc Sportello has seen his ex-girlfriend. Suddenly out of nowhere she shows up with a story about a plot to kidnap a billionaire land developer whom she just happens to be in love with. Easy for her to say. It's the tail end of the psychedelic sixties in L.A., and Doc knows that "love" is another of those words going around at the moment, like "trip" or "groovy," except that this one usually leads to trouble. Despite which he soon finds himself drawn into a bizarre tangle of motives and passions whose cast of characters includes surfers, hustlers, dopers and rockers, a murderous loan shark, a tenor sax player working undercover, an ex-con with a swastika tattoo and a fondness for Ethel Merman, and a mysterious entity known as the Golden Fang, which may only be a tax dodge set up by some dentists.
In this lively yarn, Thomas Pynchon, working in an unaccustomed genre, provides a classic illustration of the principle that if you can remember the sixties, you weren't there . . . or . . . if you were there, then you . . . or, wait, is it . . .
Thomas Pynchon is the author of V., The Crying of Lot 49, Gravity's Rainbow, Slow Learner, a collection of short stories, Vineland , Mason and Dixon and, most recently, Against the Day. He received the National Book Award for Gravity's Rainbow in 1974.
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Much of Thomas Pynchon's recent work has drawn criticism for overindulging in pop-culture references and outright silliness, and those who agree with this assessment will probably find much to dislike about the new novel, too.
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The CCP modules were used in the second half of a one semester second year calculus course, the first half being about multivariate calculus, and the second being about differential equations. There were 107 students in the class, all of above average ability (getting at least B+ in their first year mathematics course). About 60% of the class were engineering students, with most of the remainder being science majors.
The class met for 4 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial each week. For the first half of the course, the students were divided into six groups which met for traditional tutorials: discussing previously assigned problems from the text book (Anton), working through additional problems set during the tutorial itself, and getting help from one another or the tutor if they got stuck. Homework problems were not graded, the main incentive to do them being that the exam would be based on them. (This was insufficient incentive for some students, who came to the tutorials unprepared and tended to take little part in the discussions.)
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Not only is this library one of the city's most beautiful—it opened to much fanfare in 2010—it's also Manhattan's first LEED-certified branch. Nearly every architectural feature, from the light wood floors to the circulation desk, is made from some type of recyclable material. Like the rest of the branch, the spacious children's room is both ultramodern yet classic and comfortable: Its elegant orange-red chairs and round tables, plus a storytime rug and orange bean bags, give the room a casual vibe. Our favorite element, however, is the sloping, padded reading nook under the glass-enclosed stone staircase that invites kids to ditch the notion that reading must be done in an upright position.
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The name "TYR" is derived from the Norse god of warriors, who is said to have embodied victory and glory. Much the same can be said about the athletes who started TYR. Executive Vice President, Steve Furniss, was an Olympian who competed in the 1972 and 1976 Summer Games, and captained the 76th U.S. Olympic Swim Team.


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