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Funtime Forever THE MODERN THEME PARK FOR MINNESOTA Funtime Forever and the Theme Park Industry
The theme and amusement park industry has been a cash machine for the last two decades.
With the rapid expansion of industry giants such as Sea World, Six Flags, Disney World, and Disneyland,
national attendance is now close to 300 million and gross receipts are approaching $5 billion per year.
Smaller, one-site theme parks have shared in this popularity.
Funtime Forever Theme Park was established in Minnesota fifteen years ago.
Fewer than 100,000 people visited the park in its first year of operation, but attendance increased
rapidly as the park became better known.
Also, a large public relations firm was engaged to undertake a national promotion campaign, using
newspaper, magazine, radio, and television advertising.
Last year, a record 5.6 million visitors passed through the gates, paying admission fees of $94.5 million.
They spent an additional $126.5 million on gifts, souvenirs, concessions, and games.
Funtime Forever boasts thirty-five attractions grouped into six principal theme areas.
Entertainment throughout the park is provided by wandering clowns, musicians, marching bands, and a variety of
shows offered at fixed locations.
There are ten large restaurants and twenty-five small concession stands, which bring in revenues of over $42.5 million per year.
Gift and souvenir shops, some with special themes, generate $84 million in annual revenues.
A variety of game booths cater to either single players or groups of three to ten participants and offer prizes ranging in value
from 10 cents to $4.00.
All participants also are eligible to win a daily jackpot prize of $100.
Management takes pride in the park's popularity and impressive growth, but it is concerned about the future.
Industry statistics show that theme park attendance has flattened out over the last two years.
Visitors, particularly the majority that visit theme parks regularly, expect more and more impressive attractions.
Last year, Funtime Forever spent over $5 million on a new roller coaster.
In a fiercely competitive industry, theme park operators are caught between the need for high capital expenditures and an inability
to raise prices. Funtime Forever has not yet felt the worst of the pressures.
Fortunately, the park is more than 100 miles from the nearest large competitor, and attendance figures have continued to increase slightly.
However, management is preparing for harder times.
Even though Funtime Forever's attractions have been improved each year, management is planning a major expansion within the next five years
to provide an even wider range of attractions.
Architectural drawings have been prepared for the construction of a resort hotel with two night clubs, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts,
a swimming and wave pool, restaurants, and convention facilities.
Management also is looking for ways to extend the park's short revenue season.
The park is in a mountainous area, and a ski lodge and ten slopes are planned near the hotel as a means of extending the revenue-producing season.
Financing is presently being sought to fund these expansion ventures.
Resistance to price increases is the industry's other main problem.
Surveys at Funtime Forever have shown that 90 percent of visitors still think they are getting good value.
Nevertheless, with an average admission price of nearly $17, a family of four is likely to spend more than $100 for a one-day visit, including
transportation, tickets, food and refreshments, and even a small outlay on other items.
Funtime Forever is already at the high end of the market, and management is reluctant to increase admission prices by more than about 4 percent per year.
Interestingly, it turns out that visitors are less resistant to increasing prices for gifts, souvenirs, concessions, and games, and these prices
may be allowed to rise at more than a 6 percent rate.
Regular admission is for a single day, but three-day passes and season tickets are also sold.
Children under age twelve and groups of twenty or more people are admitted for a reduced charge.
Tickets are sold at the gate or in surrounding hotels and may also be ordered through the mail, using credit cards.
At this time, credit cards and cheques are not accepted at the gate because of the processing delays they would cause, but next year, management plans to
install an automatic dial-up and approval system for credit cards and a MICR reader for cheques that will tie in with a local cheque verification system.
When the new system is available, credit cards and checks will be accepted at the gate.
Last year, 80 per cent of the ticket sales were for cash, while 20 percent were charged to MasterCard, VISA, or Discover cards.
The issuing companies settle their accounts monthly, but charge a 5 percent service fee.
Operators in the booths at the gate are provided with electronic ticket machines connected to microcomputers, which in turn can communicate with a
central fileserver.
Each operator has an identification card which must be inserted in order to start the system.
After the system comes on line, the operator must enter his or her password, which is not echoed on the screen.
Users are permitted only two attempts to enter the correct password; then the system logs off and a supervisor must be called to restart it.
All passwords are changed once per year. When a visitor purchases a ticket, the operator enters the code for type of ticket and the machine then
prints out the correct ticket.
The current system does not provide a check on invalid data entry (alphabetic for numeric), nor is there a limit on the range of allowable numbers.
The electronic ticket machines imprint each ticket with a bar code that indicates the type of ticket and the date issued.
As visitors enter the theme park, another park employee uses a scanner to verify the ticket.
The scanners provide a one-line LED display which can be read by the operator.
They are also tied directly to the mainframe to accumulate information for marketing analysis.
The scanner provides a record of the time of entry and the ticket type.
A daily Admissions Report is prepared, which summarizes the number of one-time, three-day, and season tickets sold to adults, children, and groups.
A separate report can be prepared, which shows usage rates by time of day and the number of days that three-day and season-ticket holders make use
of their tickets.
Management is keen to obtain more detailed information on visitor activity at the park.
As a consequence a management consultant hired by Funtime Forever has recommended the development of a database which will enable reporting on
ride activity by theme area and visitor.
To capture this data it is envisaged that visitor tickets would be scanned prior to commencing each ride.
It has further been suggested that an automated computer system utilising a relational database with four major tables:
(1) visitors;
(2) theme area;
(3) ride; and
(4) ride usage,
would be needed to store the data to provide the required information.
All gift and souvenir shops, restaurants and concession stands are equipped with point-of-sale registers that are connected to the computer network.
Operators scan the product bar code with an optical wand, and the system accesses the product file to retrieve the description and current price of each item.
The register then prints the product description and price on the sales slip.
The use of product bar codes speeds up sales in the gift/souvenir shops and decreases customer waiting time and dissatisfaction.
Game booths are also equipped with electronic cash registers that are connected to the computer network.


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Lee joined Teachers' in 2002 as Vice-President, Teachers' Private Capital, with more than 20 years' experience in management and corporate development for companies in the beverage, food and entertainment industries, including John Labatt Ltd. He played a pivotal role in Teachers' Private Capital's acquisitions of Yellow Pages Group, Samsonite Corp., Alliance Laundry Systems, AOT Bedding (Serta), Easton-Bell Sports and GNC Corporation. A Chartered Accountant, Lee is a graduate of the Richard Ivey School of Business and a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors. He received an MBA from the University of Toronto.
Lee is responsible for the fund's long-term equities investments, a newly-created portfolio within public equities. The Long-Term Equities group focuses on investments, both public and private, with steady cash flow and growth potential that can hold their value and act as a hedge against inflation.
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Andy was appointed CEO of Camelot UK Lotteries Limited in October 2014 and has overall responsibility for driving Camelot's strategy for growth – building on the £34 billion to date that has been raised for Good Causes, resulting in an average of 150 lottery grants in every neighbourhood.
Andy joined Camelot in November 2011 in the newly-created role of Managing Director of Camelot UK Lotteries Limited. In this role, Andy was responsible for new game initiatives – such as the launch of the new Lotto game in October 2013 – and the development of a major new online and mobile platform, which launched in September 2014 and is transforming the way players interact with National Lottery games across all devices. As it stands, around 70% of adults play The National Lottery on a regular basis - rising to 80% annually - and the National Lottery crossed fingers logo is recognisable to 95% of the UK population.
In addition, Andy has been appointed to both the World Lottery Association (WLA) and European Lotteries (EL) Executive Committees, and chairs the WLA's Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. Andy is also President of the Advertising Association, was chair of the Media Trust from 2006-2014 and is now a Trustee, and is also a Trustee of Oasis Trust.
Previously, Andy was the Chief Executive of H.R. Owen plc and Chief Executive of Channel 4 from 2004 to 2009. Before that, Andy held prominent positions at the BBC and was the founding Chairman of Freeview. He also spent 17 years at Unilever in a variety of marketing, sales and directorial roles.
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Wayne joined Teachers' in 1995 and has risen steadily through positions of growing responsibility, most recently as Vice-President, Tactical Asset Allocation. He received a Bachelor of Engineering Science from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business and is a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Wayne leads the team that oversees the fund's actively-managed public equities portfolios, including relationship investing. The group also uses a variety of external managers to give the fund exposure to international equity markets. As well, the equities team monitors the corporate governance practices of the companies in which Teachers' invests. Mr. Kozun serves on the boards of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance, the Pacific Pension Institute, and Maple Leaf Foods.
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Currently the Chairman of Datalse and also Plastic Logic Ltd, Tony was formerly a former Senior Independent Director on the board of easyJet plc, is a Non-Executive Director of Northern Foods, and has worked in a variety of roles in private equity-backed companies. He also sits on the Advisory Board for the Bath University School of Management.
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Please mark your calendar with the all new University of Oregon summer camps. The soccer program will offer a day camp for both boys and girls in grades K through 5. The program will offer a residential camp for middle school players as well as a residential camp for high school players and teams the following week. For the second year, the University of Oregon will also offer an Elite camp for qualified players (see details in brochure).
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The View from The Shard captured by artist
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A British artist has become the first person to capture the view from the top of The Shard.
Stephen Wiltshire, renowned for recreating world leading cityscapes in intricate detail from memory, captured the cityscape from The View from The Shard, the visitor attraction which opens to the public next week.
Wiltshire's pen and ink drawing of London's skyline features iconic landmarks including The Gherkin and Tower Bridge.
He said: "London is my hometown and is a beautiful city.
"Seeing the city from so high was a great experience, I especially enjoyed seeing how the river bends and curves towards the sea.
"Drawing the view was an amazing experience and I am very proud of my work."
Visitors to The View from The Shard will be able to buy the artwork as a mounted print for £35 from the attraction's shops.
Andy Nyberg, CEO of The View from The Shard, said: "We want The View to become the natural starting point for understanding London.
"It is the only place you can see the entire city laid out before you and Stephen's interpretation of the view is simply astonishing.
"The detail and skill involved in this work is breathtaking and we are delighted to be offering visitors the opportunity to buy this work as a unique memento of their experience."
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Arizona ?- 2003: Competed in every meet for the Wildcats as a freshman, earning three vault titles and nine top- five finishes... Posted a perfect score and career-best 10.000 on vault, becoming only the third gymnast in school history to do so against Oklahoma (3/14)... Posted a career-high 9.925 on vault to tie for second-place honors at UCLA (2/23)... Won her second-consecutive vault title with a then-career-high mark of 9.875 at the Cat Classic individual championships (2/8)... Won her first-career vault title with a then-career-high mark of 9.875 at the Cat Classic (2/7)... Made her collegiate debut on vault with a score of 9.775 to finish seventh at Minnesota (1/11).
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Apparently it'll last a little longer since it's already been renewed for a second season. I wanted to cover my eyes when Sloan Sabbith just outed the power plant worker on what he said "off the record." I can't imagine any respectable journalist going on air and doing that, first time or not.


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In France, where integration initiatives are limited to an immigrant's first five years in the country, "mainstreaming" is an intrinsic characteristic of integration policy. This report traces the history and recent developments of immigrant integration in France, and explores how policies aimed at the general population are benefiting immigrant youth.
August 2014
In contrast to other European countries, the idea of "mainstreaming" immigrant integration policy has not caught on among policymakers in Germany. This report explores the history and recent trends of integration policy in Germany as well as obstacles facing policymakers moving forward.
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This webinar covers key findings from MPI's report about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative and eligible populations two years after its implementation, and also introduces MPI's data tool that provides national and state-level estimates of the current and potentially eligible DACA populations, as well as detailed profiles for the U.S. and 25 states.
August 2014
Fifty-five percent of the 1.2 million unauthorized immigrant youth immediately eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program launched in 2012 had applied as of July 20, 2014. This report provides the most up-to-date estimates available for the size, countries of origin, educational attainment, employment, English proficiency, age, gender, and poverty rates for the DACA population nationally and for key states, and is accompanied by a new data tool with national and state-level data.
July 2014
This report explores the accelerating trend in the United Kingdom of mainstreaming of immigrant integration, in which policymakers seek to reach people with a migration background through needs-based social programming and policies that also target the general population. The report has particular focus on policies and programs used in London and Glasgow.
July 2014
While cities and regions experience both the positive and negative effects of immigration firsthand, they are typically at arm's length, at best, from the policy reins that enable and shape these movements. Immigration policies are rarely calibrated to regional, let alone local, needs. This Transatlantic Council on Migration Statement examines how policymakers at all levels can work together to get more out of immigration.
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This report examines the experiences and outcomes of immigrant youth across California's educational institutions. Tracing the effects of education budget cuts that hit this population particularly hard, the report offers recommendations as new funding priorities and education reforms are being implemented. With one-fourth of all immigrants and one-third of English Language Learner students in the U.S., California's performance holds national implications.
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This edited volume from the World Health Organization (WHO), which includes chapters written by MPI researchers, examines country-level responses to the international movement of health-care workers, both before and after adoption of the WHO's Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel.


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The department of social development says the first anniversary of Mandela's passing will be commemorated with an official ceremony of remembrance.
Floyd Shivambu has warned Baleka Mbete that if President Zuma does not come to Parliament the EFF will disrupt his state of the nation address.
A 25 minute special sitting of the National Assembly has been convened, seemingly to ensure EFF MPs are suspended without pay before the holidays.
The ANC's attempt to censure the EFF MPs who chanted "pay back the money" was pushed back by a united front from the opposition parties in Parliament.
A total of 217 MPs voted against a motion to censure Jacob Zuma for undermining the Constitution and not attending National Assembly sittings.
The peace accord between the ANC and opposition parties in an attempt to bring order to National Assembly sessions lasted just one day.
Chief whips agreed to postpone a debate late on Tuesday evening about President Jacob Zuma's lack of attendance at National Assembly sittings.
Cyril Ramaphosa traded the salaries of errant EFF MPs for a promise by opposition parties that they will respect Parliament's rules in future.
National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete said Thursday night's events were a culmination of a build-up, and resulted in what the "law actually allows".
Police removed an EFF MP from the National Assembly after she refused to withdraw a statement that Zuma is a thief.
National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete found herself at the centre of another storm when she tried to change the day's order paper at the last minute.


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The companies said their joint initiative is meant to support sequencing, interpretation, and reporting in the clinical laboratory. Under the terms of the agreement, CollabRx medical and scientific content will be made accessible through the GeneInsight knowledge management platform. Together, the firms will make this offering available to the clinical lab market. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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UN chief thanks Germany for its "strong support" to the UNListen /
Germany has been thanked for what the UN chief has called its "strong support" for the work of the United Nations.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told reporters in Berlin on Thursday that Syria, the Middle East, South Sudan and Central Africa were among the issues he discussed with German officials.
"In our discussions I expressed my sincere and strongest gratitude for Germany's strong support for the United Nations in the area of peace and security and development and protecting human rights around the world, and more importantly, the strong commitment to multilateralism."(21")
The Secretary-General highlighted Germany's role in peace-building and disarmament as well as enhancing respect for human rights.
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Mr. Ban said that later this week he will address the Munich Security Conference where he "will stress that global security ultimately depends on sustainable development"
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Azia Washington scored 15 of her 19 points in the first half.
Jan. 12, 2014
By John Lock
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The Southern Illinois women's basketball team fell to Northern Iowa on Sunday afternoon, 87-53, at the McLeod Center. Azia Washington provided the only offense for the Salukis, and the Panthers piled up 38 points in the paint and eight 3-pointers to blow it open.
"UNI is too tough of a team for us to come in and not execute," head coach Cindy Stein said. "We put a lot of pressure on ourselves when we miss a couple shots, and we didn't hit the boards like we needed to. Then, Northern Iowa recognized mismatches and had great reads off whatever we tried to do defensively. We have to get better."
Two days after playing what Stein called the most balanced effort of the season, Southern (3-12, 1-3 MVC) only got offensive production from Azia Washington in the first half. Washington had 15 of SIU's 23 first-half points and 15 of its 32 field goal attempts. No other SIU player scored more than two points in the first half.
"Azia Washington really came on strong," Stein said. "She really tried to keep us in the game. She did everything she could to keep fighting; we just need a lot more kids doing that alongside her."
Dyana Pierre got into quick foul trouble for the second game in a row. After playing only three minutes in the first half on Friday against Drake, Pierre again played only three minutes in the first half against UNI. After Pierre checked out of the game, UNI piled up 18 of their 20 first-half points in the paint.
The Salukis fell flat in the second MVC game of the weekend for the second-straight weekend. Last weekend, Southern couldn't keep up with Loyola two days after a double-overtime win over Bradley. This weekend, UNI ran away with the game two days after the Salukis dropped a last-second loss to Drake two days before.
"We fight things mentally more than physically," Stein said. "We get down on ourselves too easily. We still don't have the confidence we need."
Northern Iowa kept the momentum going in the second half, starting the half on a 6-0 run over the first three and a half minutes. The Panthers extended the run to 23-10 before it emptied its bench with about 10 minutes to play. Kim Nebo played well in the second half, piling up a career-best nine points, all of which came in the second half.
The Saluki defense, which came into the game ranked third in the conference in field goal percentage defense (.408) allowed the Panthers to shoot above 50 percent from the field for most of the game. SIU did guard the 3-point line well for the second-straight game, forcing UNI to take 29 attempts from deep to make eight 3-pointers (28 percent).
Mercedes Griffin, who came into the game tied for fourth in MVC games in assists, put up four assists and five rebounds to go along with four points. All nine players on the roster scored and played double-figure minutes for the second game in a row.
UP NEXT: The Salukis host Illinois State and Indiana State next weekend. Illinois State will come in Friday night 2-11 overall and 1-2 in conference play. Indiana State, the preseason No. 2 team in the Valley, will head into next weekend 8-6 overall and an undefeated 3-0 in MVC play.


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Arizona 2005 - Redshirted.
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Skuna Bay conducted a search for the best regional chefs from a Skuna Bay restaurant to represent the company at the Kentucky Derby. Two chefs were the final winners, and the winner from the Midwest Chef Challenge is Edward Sura, now chef de cuisine on behalf of Chef Paul Virant at Perennial Virant in Lincoln Park. Chef Edward takes the farm seriously, using only the freshest ingredients and obtaining produce from Chicago's Green City Market, located just across the street from the restaurant.
The other winner, from the Pacific NW Chef Challenge, is Sarah Schafer from Irving Street Kitchen in Portland, OR.
Skuna Bay is a seriously sustainable and top-of-the-line fish farming company. High-quality Chicago restaurants serve their Skuna Bay salmon - an always-pristine fish taken straight from the icy waters of Hudson Bay in Canada, inspected, packed in ice and speedily delivered straight to the kitchen tables of discriminating Chicago chefs.
Here's a list of Chicago and other driving-distance restaurants I compiled some time ago. Call to check your choice. Things can change fast in the restaurant industry.
312 Chicago
Abigail's American Bistro
Atwood Café
Aurora Country Club - Aurora
Ceres' Table - www.cerestable.com
City Gate Grill - Naperville
Gibson's Steakhouse Rush Street
Guckenheimer Corporate Dining – serving Jenner and Block law offices
Fish Bar – Chicago
Hugo's Frog-Bar – Naperville
Maude's Liquor Bar
Park Ridge Country Club
Parker's Restaurant & Bar – Downer's Grove
Perennial Virant - www.perennialvirant.com
Rosewood Restaurant
Standard Market – Westmont
Tavern at the Park
Union League Club
Vie Restaurant – Western Springs
If you're on vacation or on your way to a business trip elsewhere in the region, you can get Skuna Bay salmon at these fine restaurants, too.
Bacaro – Champaign, IL
Blue Bay Fish and Seafood Market – Michigan
Cork – Michigan
Gamba's Restorante - Indiana
Goose the Market – Indianapolis
Jolly Pumpkin – Ann Arbor, Michigan
Plum Market Stores – Michigan
Robert's Seafood Market - Springfield
Rustica – Kalamazoo, Michigan
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A 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV convertible brought $682,000 at RM's auction of the collection of muscle cars that Georgia collector Milton Robson has been assembling for some 55 years.
Only 55 cars were offered, but they brought $9.2 million.
The '69 GTO Judge was one of only five built and the only one in Starlight Black paint. However, it also was one of three GTO Judge convertibles in Robson's collection. A '70 Ram Air IV convertible went for $308,000 and a '71 455 H.O. drop top brought another $286,000.
Other top sales included the only 1960 Chrysler 300F factory four-speed convertible remaining for $437,250, a '69 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 coupe for $418,000, and a supercharged '69 Cadillac Eldorado convertible for $385,000.
"For many, the sale was viewed as a test of the market, particularly for muscle cars," said RM chairman and founder Rob Myers. "The results speak for themselves and not only reflect the outstanding quality and condition of the collection, but also illustrate that great cars - including those with superb restorations and solid documentation - continue to attract great prices at auction."
Mecum Sells McDorman Corvettes - and More
Long-time Ohio Chevy dealer Bob McDorman's personal collection comprised the big draw for the Mecum auction November 6 at Canal Winchester, Ohio, where more than a thousand people registered to bid and then spent $7 million on cars offered at no reserve.
McDorman said he plans to use proceeds from the sale to support the operation of his dealership, which has been in business for 45 years.
The top-seller was the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette convertible custom-built for GM executive Bunkie Knudsen. The car brought $400,000. The '64 'Vette coupe built for Knudsen's wife, Florence, went for $280,000 and another special '64 coupe, this one GM designer Bill Mitchell's Experimental Sting Ray, went for $160,000.
'Golden' Oldies for New Texas Museum
"Goldie," a unique, factory-built 1958 Austin-Healey 100-Six roadster called "the most sumptuously luxurious sports car ever made" is the headliner for the Art Deco Gala that will open the new Texas Museum of Automotive History in Fair Park in Dallas. The gala is November 20.
The Healey was unveiled at the 1958 London Motor Show and features Champagne Diadem mink-covered seats and door panels, a dash of Chinese kid and an ivory steering wheel, as well as gold-plated bumpers and grille, headlight rings and wire wheels.
Museum founders want theirs to be among the top 10 automotive museums in the world, with its own restoration shop and a vintage racing event and concours d'elegance.
For information, visit www.tmah.org.
P.S. "Goldie' is for sale by "private treaty" through Worldwide Auctioneers. If you're interested, visit www.wwgauctions.com.
Russo and Steele on ESPN Classic
Russo and Steele has announced that ESPN will televised episodes of a documentary about the auction house's January, 2010 event at Scottsdale "and its unfortunate circumstances." The five-part program debuts December 11, with ensuing chapters December 18 and December 25.
Don't Forget this Turkey Day TV Special
SPEED Channel offers an antidote for the drowsy feeling you have after eating turkey on Thanksgiving: Hollywood's Hottest Car Chases will feature two hours of movie clips covering 40 car chases, including those from Bullitt, The French Connection and The Bourne Identity. As they say, check your local listings.
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(BlackDoctor.org) — Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that acts like a valve between the esophagus and stomach. The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
When refluxed stomach acid touches the lining of the esophagus, it causes a burning sensation in the chest or throat called heartburn. The fluid may even be tasted in the back of the mouth, and this is called acid indigestion. Occasional heartburn is common but does not necessarily mean one has GERD. Heartburn that occurs more than twice a week may be considered GERD, and it can eventually lead to more serious health problems.
Anyone, including infants, children, and pregnant women, can have GERD.
What are the symptoms of GERD?
The main symptoms are persistent heartburn and acid regurgitation. Some people have GERD without heartburn. Instead, they experience pain in the chest, hoarseness in the morning, or trouble swallowing. You may feel like you have food stuck in your throat or like you are choking or your throat is tight. GERD can also cause a dry cough and bad breath.
GERD in Children
Studies* show that GERD is common and may be overlooked in infants and children. It can cause repeated vomiting, coughing, and other respiratory problems. Children's immature digestive systems are usually to blame, and most infants grow out of GERD by the time they are 1 year old. Still, you should talk to your child's doctor if the problem occurs regularly and causes discomfort. Your doctor may recommend simple strategies for avoiding reflux, like burping the infant several times during feeding or keeping the infant in an upright position for 30 minutes after feeding.
If your child is older, the doctor may recommend avoiding:
- sodas that contain caffeine
- chocolate and peppermint
- spicy foods like pizza
- acidic foods like oranges and tomatoes
- fried and fatty foods
Avoiding food 2 to 3 hours before bed may also help. The doctor may recommend that the child sleep with head raised. If these changes do not work, the doctor may prescribe medicine for your child. In rare cases, a child may need surgery.
*Jung AD. Gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children. American Family Physician. 2001;64(11):1853–1860.
What causes GERD?
No one knows why people get GERD. A hiatal hernia may contribute. A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach is above the diaphragm, the muscle wall that separates the stomach from the chest. The diaphragm helps the LES keep acid from coming up into the esophagus. When a hiatal hernia is present, it is easier for the acid to come up. In this way, a hiatal hernia can cause reflux. A hiatal hernia can happen in people of any age; many otherwise healthy people over 50 have a small one.
Other factors that may contribute to GERD include:
- alcohol use
- overweight
- pregnancy
- smoking
Also, certain foods can be associated with reflux events, including:
- citrus fruits
- chocolate
- drinks with caffeine
- fatty and fried foods
- garlic and onions
- mint flavorings
- spicy foods
- tomato-based foods, like spaghetti sauce, chili, and pizza
How is GERD treated?
If you have had heartburn or any of the other symptoms for a while, you should see your doctor. You may want to visit an internist, a doctor who specializes in internal medicine, or a gastroenterologist, a doctor who treats diseases of the stomach and intestines. Depending on how severe your GERD is, treatment may involve one or more of the following lifestyle changes and medications or surgery.
Lifestyle Changes
- If you smoke, stop.
- Do not drink alcohol.
- Lose weight if needed.
- Eat small meals.
- Wear loose-fitting clothes.
- Avoid lying down for 3 hours after a meal.
- Raise the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches by putting blocks of wood under the bedposts—just using extra pillows will not help.
Your doctor may recommend over-the-counter antacids, which you can buy without a prescription, or medications that stop acid production or help the muscles that empty your stomach.


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Several businesses in the San Diego will be hosting Valentine's Day craft classes or activities either before or on the big day of February 14th. These classes and activities charge a fee and require reservations unless otherwise noted. Below is a list of a few notable kids' craft classes or activities for Valentine's Day. Please contact the business to confirm dates, fees, and reservations before attending.
Michael's craft stores are one of the main places in San Diego to take craft classes and get craft supplies at the same time. They have a special Kid's Craft Club on Saturdays for kids between 2 and 15 years old. This Saturday, February 8th, the classes will be Valentine's Day related with crafts such as cards, paintings, or other projects. The age range for February 8th is limited to kids between 2 and 8. All Kid's Craft Club classes are $2 and projects and times vary from store to store.
On February 10th and12th, there will be free family craft classes for families with kids between 2 and 10 that will include Valentine's Day themed projects. For more information, or to find a store's schedule, visit the Michael's Craft Classes page and choose a store in your area. For general information about Michael's Craft Stores, visit www.michaels.com.
For families in the north county, parents can send their kids to the San Marcos Community Center or San Elijo Recreation Center for a fun night of crafts, pizza and games while the adults have their special day. This event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and the cost is $20 per child with a $5 sibling discount. Call 760-744-9000 for more details and directions or register online.
Lakeshore will have a kids' craft class on February 8th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their various stores around San Diego. Kids will be making heart-shaped card holders. Classes are free and don't require a reservations. Lakeshore has stores in Hazard Center at 619-297-8494, and San Marcos at 760-504-0292 for more details and directions.
Kid's can listen to a story and make a Valentine's Day card at Warwick's books on February 13th at 11 a.m. This program is geared for toddlers and storybooks to be read include Pete the Cat and Love Monster (subject to change without notice) and will be available for purchase at the store. Call Warwick's at 858-454-0347 for more details and directions to this store in downtown La Jolla.


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I'm an (almost) 46 year old female gamer living in eastern Ontario, Canada, although I'm originally from Nova Scotia. I've been playing games in one form or another since the days of Basic D&D and Pong, which in fact was the first home game I played. I mostly play on PC these days, and a little here and there on iPad. Been a while since I've played anything tabletop, probably the last thing I played was Exalted, and before that a retro campaign using slightly modified Basic D&D rules.
As to current games, I've been a bit caught up in Torchlight lately, and just started Torchlight II. I also play World of Warcraft, Civilization V, Skyrim, and I've been playing Avadon-The Black Fortress on and off. Other than WoW I haven't got much experience with MMO or co-op, but I'm pretty flexible about the idea.
As to the reason behind joining, it's pretty simple. I've been playing with little social interaction for quite a while now, and I'd like to change that. I found the group through Steam, and of course would like to be part of the group there as well. I've had good interactions with the no-kids guild I belong to on WoW, and I'd like to carry that over to some of my other gaming activities.
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How to Save Money in Costa RicaPosted by: | Comments
Costa Rica isn't known for its high prices. The rise of the tourist trade has helped to change this somewhat. If you came here thirty years ago everything would cost but a fraction of what it does in the UK or the US. Now, you can see prices steadily creeping up. If you know how to save money in Costa Rica, you can avoid many of the tourist traps cleverly poised to take more of your money.
Exchanging Your Money
To put it simply, exchange your money before you get here, or use your USD. The likes of the San Jose airport will steal money from you. The rates are so bad you're losing out on a lot of money by not exchanging before you arrive. Generally, most Tico exchange kiosks are not out to con tourists. Ticos are fair and treat every visitor as if they're an honoured guest.
Since all of Costa Rica accepts the USD, there is no need to exchange money when you arrive. It is better to remember to bring small USD bills with you and use them. You might get Colones back as change but the math is pretty simple (500 Colon-1 USD) has been the average for years.
Protecting Your Money
Crime is very low in Costa Rica, and most of it's centred on the major cities like San Jose. Violent crime is almost unheard of in many places. Ever since the Costa Rican civil war, people have shown distaste for violence. It's why they haven't had any military for the past thirty years.
You have to watch out for the little things like pickpocketing, though. Never leave your bag unattended and spread your money around. Keep it in multiple pockets. If possible, bring a money belt with you.
Tipping can be a black hole which gobbles up more of your money than you initially expected. Remember, in Costa Rican restaurants there's a service charge on the bill. This is nearly always set at 10 per cent. Ticos don't expect you to tip them for a meal. Ignore anything which comes from US tipping habits. They don't apply here and are more likely to get you some quizzical looks.
Price Markings
Never buy anything from a store which doesn't have the prices clearly displayed. If you use the service or the product you'll have no choice but to pay whatever figure the man behind the counter happens to come up with. This is especially true in souvenir stores. You can find many genuine local stores. It's the bigger franchises catering directly to the tourist trade which do this.
And another thing you should do is be wary of shops which use US dollars as their main currency. It's likely they've marked up the prices to US standards just so they can take you for a few extra dollars.
Buying local merchandise
Most of our small boutiques and souvenir shops will barter with you. So be nice and ask for a discounted price and see what happens.
Although these tips will help save money in Costa Rica, you shouldn't gain a wrongful impression of the country. Ticos are generally very fair and will give you a good deal. This is a cautionary piece telling you to always be wary of what's going on.
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Costa Rica isn't known for its road safety and its attention to detail whilst driving. The dirt tracks are remote and they will get you to where you want to go. For foreigners, these can be a nightmare. Although driving safety is practically non-existent with bridges without guard rails and drivers with no regard for anyone else, you can still travel well if you plan correctly.
Airport to Shaka.
Here's some more information on what you need to know when planning a journey to travel in Costa Rica.
Getting To Your Resort
There are great shuttle services that can pick you up at the airport or your hotel in San Jose or Alajuela and take you to any outlying town. A lot of our guests use the shuttle service to get from either San Jose Airport or Liberia
Mapping it Out
Visitors have this bad habit of reading a map in the same way as they would back home. If they see something is 100km away they'll assume they can do the distance in an hour or two. Things work differently in Costa Rica. The roads are in such poor condition you can expect to double the amount of time it takes to reach your destination. You usually have to stick to 40km/hour so you don't risk having an accident.
Take Someone with You
It's easy to get lost in this country. There are very few road signs and unless you're adept at using a compass the chances are you'll take the occasional wrong turn. You can employ the services of a local guide to help you get to your destination. There are people who do this commercially, but the locals will often guide you if you're willing to give them a ride to where they want to go.
Organise Your Rental Car
Most people use rental cars to get around Costa Rica. Public transport can't get you to many of the remote locations you'll want to visit. Rental car agencies will charge quite a high deposit for your vehicle. the rental car companies are very easy to deal with.
We always recommend Economy rent a car in Alajuela. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. While we have never had an issue with using a credit card to secure the deposit and pay for the car at the end, a helpful hint to avoid any arousal of suspicion with your bank is to notify them prior to arriving in Costa Rica that you will be traveling and might see some larger charges from Costa Rica.
It's also a great idea to check with your credit card company before arriving in Costa Rica to see if they offer insurance for rental cars in Costa Rica. We use
either Amex or Master Card and both provide rental car insurance in Costa Rica which can save a lot of money. Economy recognizes this and is very
courteous about it. Lots of our guests rent from them and we have not heard of any issues.
Never Travel at Night
Unless you're an experienced driver, avoid travelling under the cover of darkness. There are no street lights and the only navigation you'll have is via the stars and however far your headlights reach. It's not worth the risk of getting lost or potentially crashing into someone or something.
Remember your timing, as outlined above, when you travel in Costa Rica and you'll have no problems on the roads. If it's a choice between driving during the day and potentially being caught outside at night, travel the next day so you can account for any unexpected delays.
Feel free to contact us to discuss your travel arrangements prior to departure.
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Why Choose to Have a Wedding in Costa Rica?Posted by: | Comments
A wedding at home might be the most convenient, but is it really the best option open to you? More and more people are now considering having a wedding in Costa Rica. They're seeing what the country has to offer and they realise it can add a new flavour to the traditional wedding ceremony. These are some of the reasons why you should choose this part of the world for your wedding.
The View
To put it simply, the setting is unlike anything else you've ever experienced before. Imagine having a beautiful wedding on a favourite beach. You're in a wedding suit with your toes wedged in the powdery white sands. The azure waves are gently lapping on the shore and there's a refreshing breeze as the sun beats down.
The woman you want to be with most now appears and is about to make it the happiest day of your life. All your family members and closest friends are present.
What could be better than this? You're combining a luxury holiday with your wedding ceremony.
Stay in True Luxury
Costa Rica isn't short of luxury accommodation. The best part about staying here is the fact five-star accommodation isn't as expensive as it would be in New York City or London. You can stay in one of these locations, even if you aren't necessarily rich. And your family and friends can also stay with you.
You can open up the curtains to witness sea views or the mists gently descending over a portion of forest.
The Nation of Experience
A wedding in Costa Rica puts you in a place where you can experience something new. You can have white capuchin monkeys greeting you on your balcony every morning. Spot some of the sea life by diving under the waves and seeing some of the endangered sea turtles. Costa Rica is home to at least 200 unique species of animal.
Moreover, there's always the option of doing something extreme. Imagine climbing to the top of a mountain and taking a zip line over one of the cloud forests. You can touch the rolling mists and the clouds before descending safely back to earth.
Whatever you want to do you can do it here.
It's Easy
All you need to get married are two passports and a notary/attorney to gather the relevant papers for you. It doesn't cost a great deal. Essentially, preparing a wedding for this exotic nation is like preparing a wedding back home. You still need the flowers, the invitations, and the accommodation.
Costa Rican weddings are recognised in all major nations. The only thing you need is an English translation of your marriage certificate.
If you are considering a wedding in Costa Rica, contact us here at Shaka to discuss your requirements.
Interesting Colonisation History of Costa RicaPosted by: | Comments
We all know about Costa Rica's recent history with its stance on peace and the elimination of the armed forces. What many people don't know about is its history before it was independent. The history of Costa Rica is made up mainly of colonisation and imperialism by European powers. Let's take a look at some of the major historical points of the country before it transformed into the country we know of today.
Discovery by Columbus
In 1502 the famous explorer Christopher Columbus landed on the coast of what is now Costa Rica. Most historians agreed he landed in the Limon province where he met a tribe of friendly natives. This was his fourth and final trip to the New World. During this trip, he declared Costa Rica as a colony of Spain and petitioned the government and the king to make him the colonial governor of Costa Rica.
Despite his achievements, political wrangling back home stopped him from being made governor. Instead, the title was given to one of his rivals and he retired in disgust, never to return to the New World.
Colonisation Attempts
After Spain had discovered Costa Rica and declared it a province of its flourishing empire it attempted to colonise it. The first few colonies ended in disaster. Tropical diseases wiped out most of the settlers and the rest were killed in battles with the natives. Unlike other parts of the New World, the natives of Costa Rica refused to be enslaved.
It also lost focus as Columbus had initially assumed there was lots of gold to be found here. Without a steady stream of riches flowing back to Europe, other areas of the New World demanded more attention.
The Spanish finally gained a foothold in 1563 when they sent some of their best troops to subjugate the natives. Through their superior tactics and weaponry, the natives were easily defeated. The rest of the roughly 400,000 people living here at the time were cowed with the onset of European diseases, specifically small pox.
The New World had never been exposed to these diseases and the population had no immunity to these foreign diseases. It was what saw the end of the Inca and Aztec Empires as well.
Colony Established
Costa Rica gained its first colony in 1563. It was called Cartago and this interior settlement became the first capital of the country. It stayed this way until 1823 when it was largely levelled by an earthquake.
The history of Costa Rica tells us the establishment of Cartago brought many Spanish natives to the country. At the time, settlers preferred to live in countries with large numbers of foreign servants so they didn't have to do the work themselves.
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Meet Some of the Famous People from Costa Rica!Posted by: | Comments
Celebrities in Costa Rica normally come from the US. Steven Tyler is one such person who recently bought property in Costa Rica. Despite its low profile on the world stage, Costa Rica is a country with its fair share of famous sons and daughters. Read on to discover some of the famous people who have made their country proud through their skills and achievements.
Claudia Poll and Silvia Poll
Claudia and Silvia Poll made history at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Apart from the stories of gridlock on the streets of the city of Atlanta, these two swimmers dominated in their performances. They blew the competition away and each received a gold medal in their respective events. What made it so special was it was the country's first gold medals at the Olympics.
Lorena Clare Facio
Lorena Clare Facio is another athlete from Costa Rica. She's a champion of dressage and participated in the widely publicised Pan American Games 1983. She added to her image by becoming the First Lady of Costa Rica in 1998, before she left Costa Rican politics in 2002. Since then, she has remained relatively private.
Francisco Amighetti
Francisco Amighetti is one of the country's most famous artists. He is one of the most well-known celebrities in Costa Rica due to his work as an engraver and expressionist painter. He makes his art relevant and aims to communicate social messages. In his work, he demonstrates influences from Mexican, European, American, and Japanese artistic styles. To cap everything off, he was named the 'Artist of the Century' for the 20th century.
Joaquín Gutiérrez
Joaquín Gutiérrez is the equivalent of England's William Shakespeare. Some of his works appear in the national curriculum and are mandatory reading for all students. His early book Cocorí is the most famous book he's written and this is what led to a statue of him being erected inside the National Theater in the capital of San Jose.
Walter Flores
Walter Flores is one of the few Costa Rican music producers who made a name for himself outside of the country. He was the producer for singer and activist Ruben Blades. Ruben Blades has won Grammy awards for two of his jazz albums. Flores was also involved with the Marfil music group. Expats who enjoy Latin music nearly always have works from the Marfil music group on their music players.
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A Diver's Dream – Diving in Costa Rica around Tortuga IslandPosted by: | Comments
Tortuga Island is on the quintessential tropical paradise of the Nicoya Peninsula. This part of the country is a haven for surfers, divers, and just about anyone who wants to relax in azure waters and play around on sandy beaches under the glare of the Caribbean sun. Diving in Costa Rica is practically always like swimming in a glass of water. There's so much visibility and almost zero obstructions.
Tortuga Island, on the other hand, is something else entirely. It's an example of what diving is all about. Read on to discover more!
The Fame
Tortuga is famous for being mentioned in the Pirates of the Caribbean as the home of piracy in the Caribbean. In the real world, it's famous for its sugary beaches with large palm trees swaying in the breeze. It's surrounded by volcanic reefs and there are almost no major tides to speak of. This makes it a diving and snorkelling area for even the most inexperienced traveller.
On the island itself you have beach volleyball, hiking trails, and a number of luxury resorts.
What Can You See?
These warm tropical waters bring in all manner of colourful sea life. As long as you exercise caution, it's safe to swim after them and observe from a distance. Giant schools of fish, such as yellowtails, are easily noticeable from long distances. Angel fish, parrot fish, and frog fish are some of the other tropical fish to see.
The waters around Tortuga Island also have its fair share of big boys. Professional divers have reported sightings of octopuses, green sea turtles, dolphins, whale sharks up to 35 feet in length, and white tip sharks.
The Tide Pool
The big tide pool sitting between the Santa Teresa Beach and the Hermosa Beach is often ignored by surfers as the waters are very calm here. At low tide the tide pool is exposed. It's bigger than an Olympic-sized swimming pool and the various sea life trapped in the tide pool is freely available for viewing.
You'll rarely see anything big being caught in the pool, which makes it perfect for kids and younger travellers. The water is about waist height, for the average person, and it's warm as the sun beats down upon the surface. It only stays visible for a few hours, though, so make the most of it.
Playa Los Suecos and the Secret Beach
Playa Los Suecos is another of the top destinations for diving in Costa Rica. Also known as Punta Murcielago, this is a quieter marine area with stingrays travelling through the waters. The Mal Pais Secret Beach is another quiet diving location. It's tucked into the Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve area, so a lot of bigger animals travel can travel through this safe area.
When the tide is very low, make your way into the Bat Point cave. This sea cave is filled with lots of bats and it's only available for a couple of hours each day. Avoid touching the bats unless you want to be showered with bat droppings!
For serious divers, please contact us to discuss the best time to visit for optimum diving opportunities around Costa!
3 Rare and Endangered Animals to See in Costa RicaPosted by: | Comments
Rare animals in Costa Rica are everywhere. This is a country home to 250 endangered plant and animal species. Many of them are unique to this Latin American country. No trip would be complete without making an attempt to spot some of these wonders. You might be one of the last humans to see them. Here are three rare and endangered animals you might be lucky enough to spot.
1. Resplendent Quetzal
This country is famous for bird watching. The Resplendent Quetzal is a prize for any birdwatcher to spot. It's easily noticeable with its ruby red chest and emerald green wings. It's cute and fluffy and makes its home within the cloud forests of the country. It's only 14 inches, but its feathers can expand up to 30 inches.
Population numbers are declining as this bird can't reproduce in captivity. The biggest threat is deforestation. Try spotting it around the Monteverde area.
2. Geoffroy's Spider Monkey
This spider monkey is long, slender and only has a 25-inch frame. It's very fragile and it weighs a tiny 20 pounds at its maximum. You'll hear this animal before you see it as it's normally hooting from tree to tree with other monkeys. This makes it a target for predators in the forest canopy as it simply doesn't know when to shut up!
These spider monkeys can be found in Tortuguero National Park, Santa Rosa National Park, and in many private reserves around the Monteverde area.
3. Baird Tapir
Baird Tapir looks very much like a hybrid of a rhinoceros and an elephant. It also has some aspects of a horse. They can weigh up to 880 pounds and are about 6 feet long and 4 feet tall. It's the largest land mammal on the entire continent. You can spot it by its coarse fur. Despite its size and the fact they've been known to beat up crocodiles, they're peaceful herbivores.
There are only about 1,000 of them left, and most of them are held in national parks as part of conservation projects. Your best chance of meeting a Baird Tapir is by going to the Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula.
Some rare animals in Costa Rica might be difficult to spot on your own. Take a local guide along with you. They can point out the little quirks of the species to you. This is important in the case of Geoffroy's Spider Monkey where only slight differences separate them from other species of spider monkey.
Feel free to contact us for more information on wildlife spotting excursions.
Essential Destinations for Young Backpackers in Costa RicaPosted by: | Comments
Backpackers in Costa Rica are in good company as thousands of them travel to this intriguing country each year. It offers so much for the budget traveller. Unlike many commercial destinations, this nation offers beauty instead of luxury. There's so much to see and do for very low prices. Here are some favourite destinations for people who don't want to spend a lot of money on holiday.
Puerto Viejo
This is perhaps the most popular destination on the Caribbean coast. It's a big party atmosphere and you can find something going on every night of the week. If the dancing and the live music isn't your thing, or you need to sleep off a hangover, there are quiet beach hotels isolated from the rest of the town.
Not every backpacker enjoys guzzling bottles of brightly coloured alcohols all night. Cahuita is the town for travellers who want to relax. It's a small town located next to the Cahuita National Park. It's only about an hour from Puerto Viejo yet the atmosphere couldn't be more different.
You'll only find a grand total of one bar in town and it's never full. Most travellers prefer to lie around and read or go hiking throughout the forests surrounding the town.
Tortuguero is teeming with wildlife of all kinds. It's on the northern coast and is the country's version of the Amazon. Throughout April and May you can observe Green Sea Turtles coming to nest on the beaches. If you arrive during the off-season, you can still spot and array of colourful animal and plant life. The river cruises and hiking trips are inexpensive and leave the various settlements on a daily basis.
Corcovado National Park
If you want to put in some effort, visit the Corcovado National Park. This remote area is in the southwest of the country on the Osa Peninsula. It's more popular than ever, but tourist numbers are still low. The biggest difficulty is actually getting to the park. Once you arrive here, you'll be treated to isolated beaches, the best hiking in Costa Rica, and rare animals on land and in the crystal clear waters off the peninsula.
Backpackers in Costa Rica should consider booking many of these trips in advance. Since a lot of the attractions are remote you can get the best deals by booking a few months before you're set to leave. Consider arriving during the rainy season as there are less tourists and you'll encounter a whole other set of wildlife in the jungles and waters of this Central American paradise.


text: Rose Brooks Rose Brooks Domestic Violence Shelter Opens On-Site Clinic By Alex Smith • Jun 19, 2014 Women and children escaping domestic abuse often need more than shelter. Many also have serious medical issues. To address them, Rose Brooks Center, one of the area's largest domestic violence shelters, on Thursday opened a new two-bed health clinic inside its Kansas City facility. Susan Miller, Rose Brooks' CEO, says the clinic will fill a vital need for the more than 800 women and children sheltered by the agency each year. Dealing With Domestic Violence By Beth Lipoff & Brian Ellison • Dec 4, 2012 www.kulr8.com This weekend's news about the murder-suicide involving Jovan Belcher of the Kansas City Chiefs is bringing the ongoing discussion about domestic violence to the forefront. Program Offers Shelter For The Pets Of Domestic Violence Victims By Elana Gordon • Jun 24, 2012 Elana Gordon / KCUR One of Kansas City's main domestic violence agencies opened a new shelter this month. But not for women. Top Of The Morning News: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 By Maria Carter • Jun 13, 2012 The Kansas National Guard heads to Colorado. Another kind of shelter opens up at domestic violence agency. Kansas works on national science standards but some are still concerned about teaching evolution. It's a daily digest of headlines from KCUR. For Pets Of Domestic Violence Victims, A New Shelter From Danger By Elana Gordon • Jun 13, 2012 One of Kansas City's main domestic violence agencies is opening a new shelter today. But it's not for women. At least not the human kind.


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Robert776July 08, 2010 - 12:06:15 | See all My Comments
I don't understand all the criticism of Jake. Of course he's paying the boys to fuck them, but so what? He could hire the boy to varnish his floors or to give up his cunthole -- it's a job. #6 and #10 show that the boy is really into Jake's use of his hole. If it's a good fuck, we don't need to know whether it's true love or a whore at work.
zardozJanuary 24, 2012 - 11:20:25 | See all My Comments
Amen! I used to think Jake was gross. Now, I realize he is an enabler of showing off some parts of studs--say assholes--no other site would. So, let him fuck or be fucked away!
Marc-de-la-ToucheMay 27, 2010 - 01:22:30 | See all My Comments
Once again someone else who doesn't understand that it's NOT about his age...
Reading comprehension is obviously lacking in american education.
1gayguyMay 26, 2010 - 10:41:16 | See all My Comments
OK All you guys that are bitching about Jake, why bother to look?? NO ONE is forcing you look at Jake or support Jake or do anything with Jake.
There are more than enough twinky little guys for you jerk over, go drool and jerk at them.
And of course Jake pays them! They're PORN ACTORS for chissake!
Before you know it you'l all be as old as Jake and begging for some sweet young thing to give the time of day!
attallabornMay 26, 2010 - 06:50:59 | See all My Comments
I will say that I am now a firm believer that most these young studs are super desperate and do it for the money, and ONLY FOR THE MONEY..like, I would become sick at having to even kiss this guy. He seems like he has a nice personality but I would pass at seeing him nude. It really ruins the whole shoot for me..no matter how hot the other guy is :(
Marc-de-la-ToucheMay 26, 2010 - 01:21:23 | See all My Comments
'artisticreature' just because someone can suck and fuck at all ages does NOT mean that I want to see it!!!
This isn't some sideshow at a carnival..'watch the old guy suck and fuck...incredible'!! It's porn, and it and the people in it should be HOT!!! 'Hot Older Male' site is 100 times hotter than this... This isn't the wonders of Jake and his ability to suck and fuck until the ripe old age 152.... what does 'nondescript' mean? Look it up and then YOU GROW UP...
artisticcreationMay 25, 2010 - 15:57:49 | See all My Comments
And of course he pays them. All these porn stars are paid but, some of these guys like older guys and some are really enjoying it.
artisticcreationMay 25, 2010 - 15:52:35 | See all My Comments
Just goes to show you it doesn't matter what you look like or what your age is. You can still suck and fuck. People need to grow up.
HornyHenryMay 25, 2010 - 14:11:07 | See all My Comments
Mature Tops are hot. Love seeing a masculine man like Jake getting his meat serviced by guys in their 20's and 30's. Would also love seeing men like Jake getting their feet orally serviced and getting rimmed. The part someone mentioned about him paying the young guys for sex is true. Masculine men should never pay to get serviced nor should they service anyone less masculine than they are. Real men turn me on.
Marc-de-la-ToucheMay 25, 2010 - 13:08:51 | See all My Comments
However we should not forget the young guy, who is very cute...
Marc-de-la-ToucheMay 25, 2010 - 13:06:16 | See all My Comments
Watching a nondescript older man pay younger guys for sex is so fucking unappealing!!! And it looks fake and blocky... ughh! ...
It makes my rather large penis get so tiny that it turns inside out and changes into a teeny tiny itsy bitsy cracked & sandpapery dry vagina. That's how looking at this makes me feel.
JiminOrlandoMay 25, 2010 - 10:58:20 | See all My Comments
Jake Stop! You know how bad it is when you become the prototype of "bad" porn. Case in point: a review of "Daddy Mugs" that said: "No, not another Jake Cruise"! (I rest my case).
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The time to score some deals is now at a pair of Seattle retailers, as Mario's and ian both announced new discounts are being taken during their winter sales.
Mario's recently announced markdowns of up to 60% on select sale items at both their Seattle and Portland locations, while their women's sale has been upped to 60% off as well.
A second round of markdowns has been taken at ian, including fall and winter merchandise from Levi's Made & Crafted, Spiewak, Woolrich Woolen Mills, Relwen, Burkman Bros, Woolrich John Rich & Bros, and Life/After/Denim.
Additionally, the sale will help ian get ready for their upcoming move to the space next door to their current location. Because it is a smaller space, the store announced that they will be dropping their women's offerings and have marked them down as much as 80% during their winter sale. The move is expected to happen in mid-February.


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Hatton Gardens
Hatton Gardens is a five-block neighbourhood in eastern Algonquin, Liberty City. The neighborhood is located along the Humboldt River to the east, bordering Middle Park East to the north by Nickel Street, Lancet to the south by Lorimar Street, and Star Junction to the west by Columbus Avenue.
As is with Midtown Algonquin neighbourhoods to the east, Hatton Gardens contains several high-rise apartments and commercial buildings. The area does not strictly draw inspiration from one district, but features several landmarks based on real-life counterparts roughly located in the same part of Midtown Manhattan (predominantly in the Turtle Bay area). The district is described as a "fashionable" shopping district,[1] although the player has little available interaction in the area.
Hattons Garden is primarily served by one station, Manganese East on the A/J Algonquin Outer Line, with entrances off Manganese Street and Albany Avenue outside the Civilization Committee complex. Along the neighborhood's western border lies East Park, the nearest station to Hatton Gardens that provides access to the K/C Algonquin Inner Line.
Places of interest
- The Civilization Committee complex, located at Albany Avenue. The complex is actually situated in both Hatton Gardens and Lancet; only the half of the complex containing the garden is located within the borders of Hatton Gardens.
- Jerkov's Cossieur's Bar at Albany Avenue and Maganese Street, an upscale bar which the player can bring their friends or girlfriends to.
- Panoramic offices at Bismarck Avenue, housed in two modern towers.
Landmarks spoofed
- The Civilization Committee complex is evidently based on the United Nations Headquarters in Tudor City.
- Prosperous Towers, apartments across Albany Avenue from the CC complex (technically located in neighboring Lancet), are based on co-op residential towers at Tudor City Place and referencing the proximity of the aforementioned Tudor City apartments with the UN Headquarters in New York City.
- Columbus Cathedral, occupying a block at Lorimar Street, based on St. Patrick's Cathedral, which is a Roman Catholic Church. Like its real-life inspiration, a building complex emulating a simplified Rockefeller Center is located to the west across Columbus Avenue from the church grounds. The church, however, is aligned facing south, away from the complex.
- The Cleethropes Tower at Manganese Street and Columbus Avenue is based on the Trump Tower. The tower is claimed to be built by Lyle Cleethropes the 5th as a show of wealth.[1]
- 867 Madison Ave (Polo/Ralph Lauren). The Madison Avenue facade is reused for both of the game's rendition's frontal, while the facade of the third floor is duplicated twice, adding two additional floors to the game's rendition.
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Mt. Miwa
A religious mountain enshrining a god: a sanctuary that people cannot enter without permission
Mount Miwa is a beautifully-formed mountain with a smooth ridge line. At an altitude of 467 m, it is worshiped as a repository of the god enshrined in Omiwa Shrine, which is believed to the oldest shrine in Japan. The enshrined god is Omononushi No Kami, who appears in the myths of Japan. The mountain has many legends, and has been worshiped from ancient times as a sacred mountain of the god.
Because it is a religious mountain, you need to obtain permission at the office of Sai Shrine at the entrance before climbing the mountain. Climbing just for amusement is strictly prohibited. Because you must leave the mountain before 4:00 pm, applications after 2:00 pm may not be approved. It is also prohibited to go into the mountain in bad weather or when there is a religious event.
As a repository of a god, the mountain was preserved as is without cutting even a single tree or a single blade of grass. Large trees of pine, cedar and cypresses grow along the approach, from which you can feel the long history of the place. Please always respect the mountain. Omiwa Shrine at the foot of the mountain is open to the public, and is one of the popular spots where you can feel the spiritual power. In Sai Shrine, there is a kusuri ido (meaning "medicine well") from which you can drink the spring water from Mount Miwa. The sacred atmosphere may give you an opportunity for self reflection.
Address: Miwa, Sakai City, Nara
Phone: 0744-42-6633 (Omiwa Shrine)
Hours open to visitors: 9:00-14:00 (reception)
Visitors must climb down the mountain and give notification of this by 4 pm
Admission Fee: 300 yen (admission fee for the mountain)
Climbing is banned on January 1-3, February 17, April 9, April 18, October 24, and November 23. It may also be prohibited due to weather conditions or other reasons.


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Preview: Hartlepool United v Sunderland
by Oscar Chamberlain
Poyet set to hand run-outs to more senior players.
Next up in Sunderland's pre-season campaign is a trip to Victoria Park to take on Hartlepool United this evening.
The Black Cats secured a 1-0 win over Carlisle United yesterday, with Gus Poyet selecting a strong starting XI before unleashing a number of Academy players who ultimately made the difference.
Mikael Mandron notched the only goal of the encounter with 71 minutes played, smashing the ball into the corner after good build-up play from Carl Lawson and George Honeyman.
Poyet is expected to name another strong starting XI on Wednesday, with the likes of Costel Pantilimon, John O'Shea, Lee Cattermole, Seb Larsson and Steven Fletcher all likely to feature having missed the trip to Brunton Park.
Adam Johnson could also return to action having missed training time with a minor injury, while Liam Bridcutt is also progressing.
The match at Victoria Park will kick-off at 7.30pm, and although the players will train prior to the match on Wednesday morning the head coach is expecting to see more of the same.
"The players who will play today trained very hard yesterday and they were again working hard this morning," he said.
"I am expecting more of the same but with different players, the idea is to go to Hartlepool and put in a good performance.
He added: "Our fitness levels are good and hopefully we will get through the game without any injuries."
Hartlepool have also made an unbeaten start to their pre-season campaign, romping to an impressive 9-0 win over Billingham Town before sealing a 1-0 win over Bradford Park Avenue.
The club were relegated from the third tier of English football at the end of the 2012-13 season and they will be looking to build momentum ahead of the new campaign, as they aim for an instant return to League One under the management of Colin Cooper.
During his playing career Cooper enjoyed short stint on Wearside, playing three league games for the Black Cats whilst on loan from Middlesbrough in 2004.
If you're not travelling to the game, there will be full coverage on safc.com, including a live blog and free audio commentary.