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The Gigabyte Luxo X10 Gaming Case is the lLatest chassis from Gigabyte. Featuring easy installation of HDD and DVD thanks to a tool-free sliding rail design. 4 x USB 2.0 + Audio (AC97 + HD Audio) on the top cover and 2 x USB 3.0 on the back. Features removable side panel with grips for easy removal and maintenance and is water cooling ready with two rear holes.
- Model no. Luxo X10
- Dimensions ( W x H x D ) 180 x 430 x 440 mm
- Material ABS / 0.5mm SGCC
- Color (s) Black
- Side panel (s) TAC 2.0 12cm LED Fan * 2
- Drive bays 5.25" *4, 3.5" * 4(internal)
- Expansion slots 7
- Form factor ATX / Micro ATX
- I / O ports USB 3.0 *2(Optional) + HD AUDIO+AC' 97
- Weight 5.7kg
- Front: 120mm fan x 1(Optional)
- Rear: 120mm fan x 1
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Great box for gamers, good value for money
Reviewed by Bergamot Eng.. Review Posted 23/09/2013
This is a box where the power supply unit is at the bottom.
this is a bit disconcerting for someone like me who never used this configuration before.
The tower is well built.
It boasts 2 illuminated 12 cm fans on its top, right above the fans of the graphics card.
There is also the usual 12 cm fan at the back of the machine, next to the processor fan.
I guess the cooling is well achieved with this product.
My only concern would be dust coming in from above, trhough the 2 fans when the computer isn't being used.
Apart form that last point this is an excellent case.
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- Ease of use
- Value for money
Gigabyte Luxo X10
Reviewed by David. Review Posted 05/07/2013
I hoped that a mid-price named brand product would have been of good quality but:
The motherboard mounting holes were not tapped.
Although the edges of the case have fingers of a type used to connect the side panels to the main body for electrical screening purposes, these had been stamped to point away from the panels, and, in any case, were insulated by the black finish.
There was no metal plate on the top 5 1/4 inch bay, forcing one to use it first in order to maintain screening integrity, but that means that cables in the the various front panel sockets tend to foul a CD drive door.
The instruction leaflet left out quite a lot of details, e.g. it didn't even mention the tab for locking the case, or the speaker, the former taking some time to identify. The device for turning the motherboard standoffs only had me confused for a minute or two.
Two thunb screws are supplied for the back panel slot plates, but there are seven of these (confusingly these are labelled PCI-E screws).
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I am writing in support of the proposed Haymeadow development southeast of Eagle.
I moved to Eagle County in 1990. In my 22 years here I have always loved the people and enjoyed the lifestyle the valley has to offer. I can't imagine anywhere else I would rather call home.
I am a painting and drywall contractor, and up until a few years ago the construction industry was always a huge contributor to our local economy. It has created demand for several other businesses, (schools, government, retail, restaurants and more). Over the past few years it has become increasingly difficult to maintain the level of optimism that I have always felt for this valley. I have seen many friends and their families have to pick up and leave town due to the lack of construction jobs here.
Not only does Haymeadow seem to be a very well planned project, but will also create a number of much needed construction jobs for locals over a span of 20 years. This will allow many families to continue to enjoy the lifestyle and contribute to the economy of the community I love. I'm all for it. It appears to be a very responsible plan with minimal impact on the environment and a large portion of the land committed to open space.
In my opinion this is exactly the type of project we need to get this economy rolling again.
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The Tucker Inn will stay open through the Winter with reduced rates and Holiday Specials. Call Howard & Thomas for details.
The Tucker Inn is one of a handful of stately 2nd Empire Victorian Cottages found in Provincetown. Built in 1872 at the height of the whaling fortunes, it possesses the charm and intricacy of detail of that golden era. We keep the house gently restored, updating while retaining its heart in an earlier era.
We are a true bed and breakfast inn and our breakfasts go far beyond the ordinary: we offer what may be the best breakfast in Provincetown. Each morning our chef whips up another mouth-watering creation. We call it an eclectic international cuisine. Belgian Waffles, Greek Omelets, Breakfast Quesadillas assure that you start each day of your vacation with a little happiness.
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Federer wins 5th straight Open, 13th major title (Associated Press)
The handwritten letters and the e-mails, the care packages and — get this — the instructional DVDs began reaching Roger Federer early in the season, after a bout of mononucleosis precipitated the end of his streak of 10 consecutive Grand Slam finals.
The volume increased after Federer lost the French Open and Wimbledon finals. From all around the world they arrived, some to his parents' house in Switzerland, some to his agent, some to his hotels. They came from retired players and from current coaches, from doctors, from fans. They offered good wishes, medical advice, even tennis advice.
Everyone figured Federer needed help, and everyone figured they knew how to help.
Turns out Federer was just fine. Turns out he still knew how to win a major tournament. He proved that Monday night, easily beating Andy Murray 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 to win a fifth consecutive U.S. Open championship and 13th Grand Slam title overall.
"I felt like I was invincible for a while again," said Federer, the only man in tennis history to win five straight titles at two major events.
He moved within one Grand Slam title of tying Pete Sampras' record of 14.
"I always knew that if I were to get one Slam under my belt, especially the last one, things weren't looking that bad, like everybody was talking about," Federer said. "I didn't feel I was under pressure to prove myself in trying to win here, but this definitely feels very sweet."
All-time great Federer has grit and brilliance (newsday.com)
It had been 12 parched months since Roger Federer won his last major title, a drought in which even his undeniable high moments clunked to some uncharacteristically dry finishes that, if nothing else, raised questions about where his talent as the best closer in tennis history had gone. But it was all coming back to Federer on the floor of Arthur Ashe Stadium - especially how to squeeze and squeeze the guy across the net like a python might until he'd wrung all the life out of 21-year-old Scotsman Andy Murray in this U.S. Open final. By the second set, Murray started to sag as if his will was crumbling, like he was fighting to merely slog on.
Yet even though the Swiss star won the Open for a fifth straight time, this year also required something more from him. And he knew it.
"This is a very special moment in my career," he said.
Federer long ago established himself as one of the greatest stylists, shotmakers and strategists tennis has ever seen. And his class and sportsmanship are beyond reproach. But until this year, Federer had never had to prove what a down-and-dirty fighter he could be. That's what was so special about his title run here this year. Since rising to No. 1 in the world in 2004, Federer had never had to absorb the sort of body blows that knocked him down this year and left him staring at some soul-searching questions.
How hard was he willing to fight back at age 27, with $41 million in prize money already in the bank? How determined was he to recapture all that had been taken away from him just weeks before this tournament by Rafael Nadal, a bullish Spaniard who is five years younger and was suddenly arm-wrestling Federer for every major in 2008 and, for the first time in 4½ years, snapping Federer's grip on the world No. 1 ranking.
It was a lot of setbacks for any champion to take. And we haven't even mentioned how the year started for Federer, with mononucleosis that compromised his fitness long after his January run to the Australian Open semis. He lost to nine different opponents this spring and summer, some of them bona fide stars but far too many of them not.
Nadal finally broke Federer's record streak of 237 weeks at No. 1 in mid-August. Before that he ran Federer off the court in the French Open final, then snapped his chance to make history at Wimbledon by denying him a sixth straight title, winning the sort of epic final that Federer always used to win.
But Federer not only picked himself up during this two-week U.S. Open. He got up throwing haymakers. The way he dismissed Murray, ranked No. 4 and a better player than he showed yesterday, was remarkable, yet familiar to see.
Murray was making his debut in a major singles final. And in what turned out to be the last game of the second set, Federer schooled the new kid on how swiftly - and fatally - big matches like these can pivot and squirt away.
Federer led 6-5, with Murray serving to force a tiebreaker. But from the outset, Federer's determination to kill any pretension Murray had of staying in the match was glaring. Suddenly, Federer picked up the pace, lunging toward every shot Murray hit at him, slugging the ball back deep and taking the net or forcefully moving Murray all over the court during rallies. Murray couldn't fend him off.
Federer, sensing both the moment and the opportunity, seemed to surprise Murray with his aggressiveness. By the time Murray realized what was going on, Federer had broken his serve and taken the second set by racing in to jump on a drop shot that Murray tried and smacking a winner past him at the net.
Federer screamed. Murray sagged. And it was pretty much over after that.
Federer and his supporters can now complain about how he was doubted and they can window dress his year any way they want. But this year was different for Federer all right. Not awful, necessarily - just different. And what Federer had to prove here will only add to his legend.
He's not just a beautiful player to watch. His story just got better. He's as tough and driven as champions come.
Federer Express back on track with US Open title (Inquirer.net)
Roger Federer showed detractors and devoted fans alike that he still has the skill to win a Grand Slam title, his fifth US Open title in a row serving notice to all that his best might be yet to come.
Federer erased the disappointments of French Open and Wimbledon final losses to Rafael Nadal and the Spaniard's swiping of his world number one ranking last month by beating Andy Murray 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 in Monday's US Open final.
"I didn't feel I was under pressure to prove myself," Federer said. "But it does feel sweet and I think it's the key for this season."
The 27-year-old Swiss superstar captured his 13th Grand Slam title, one shy of Pete Sampras' all-time record, and became the first man to win two Slams five times in a row, having completed the feat at Wimbledon last year.
"I'm quite proud of my achievement," Federer said. "It has been a tough summer. The French Open loss was brutal but I got over that one pretty easily."
What ripped into Federer was Nadal's 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-7 (8/10), 9-7 victory in an epic Wimbledon final. Suddenly the man who had dominated tennis for five years was defeated in one of the greatest matches ever played.
"I was proud to be part of such a great match but at the same time, it just sort of made me sad not having won that great epic match. I was always dreaming about it and then not winning it," he said.
"I lost quite a few matches I should never have lost and they hurt. Now getting the fifth US Open, it really means a lot to me. To bounce back straight away after losing the number one ranking, this is the best scenario ever," he said.
U.S. Open | Roger Federer's trophy collection grows (seattletimes.nwsource.com)
As befits a cosmopolitan man of the world, Roger Federer owns homes all over: Oberwil, Switzerland; Wimbledon, England; Flushing Meadows.
Who would argue that Arthur Ashe Stadium does not belong to Federer in the aftermath of his fifth consecutive U.S. Open championship?
In a men's final that made up in historical appeal what it lacked in drama, Federer disposed of Andy Murray 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 Monday to become the first man to win five titles in a row at the U.S. Open and at Wimbledon.
Federer is the first man in the Open era to win the U.S. Open five consecutive years; Bill Tilden won the U.S. championships six times in a row in the 1920s.
It was Federer's 13th major championship. American Pete Sampras won 14 majors, more than any male, in his career.
"One thing's for sure," Federer said in an on-court interview. "I'm not going to stop at 13. That would be terrible."
Terribly unlucky, that is, which sums up the first eight months of Federer's 2008 season.
At the Australian Open, he lost in the semifinals while battling an illness that turned out to be mononucleosis. He lost in the final of the French Open and Wimbledon to a surging Rafael Nadal, who last month ended Federer's 4-½-year stay at No. 1 in the world.
For perhaps any other player, Federer's run in the Grand Slams would be called resplendent.
But because Federer had held the tennis world up like a 21st-century Atlas, people openly wondered what was wrong with him.
On Monday came the answer: Absolutely nothing.
Congratulations!!! And I know u getting no. 14 soon !!!!
Luv U 4ever,
Nice to see these articles doing justice. You are really the greatest tennis player of all time, not just because of the records you keep making, but also because of what a beautiful human being you are, inside and out. Your tennis is so b
The way Roger played in the USO final, I think he would beat anyone accross the net no matter whom.
Sorry, but made a mistake with the web address
www.goroger.net [not com-silly me]
You may well think that I have a share in the website www.goroger.com. I do not, but it is a site that apart from this one [RF] that I go to on a regular basis. There, one is able to to read and see Rogers interviews for this day, yeste
I can not get enough reading all the news and article about you both after wimbledon and this magnificient US open.
What i can tell is that you've conquered the world, not only in tennis. You captured all of us whether losing or winning.


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- Subject: Naval History
- Date Available: October 2012
This entertaining collection of essays takes a biographical approach to early American naval history. The period from 1775 to 1850 was a trying time for the infant navy, a time when much was demanded of individual officers. New in paperback, this book focuses not only on battles and ships but on the colorful men, such as Oliver Hazard Perry and Stephen Decatur, who helped shape the U.S. Navy in the age of sail. By viewing the era through the lives of the participants, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of America's new navy and the roots of its traditions.
James C. Bradford is a professor of history at Texas A&M and a respected specialist in American maritime, naval, and military history in the early national period of American history [5]. He is the editor of many books on military history, including Quarterdeck and Bridge. He lives in College Station, TX.
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"All of these essays are carefully thought out, well written, and informative. They provide useful characterizations and conclusions about their subjects and their influence, not only on naval development and traditions, but also on the diplomatic endeavors of the early republic...high quality of scholarship."
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Is it time for Derek Norris to get more playing time?
If it's not now, it never will be. The catcher doubled in his first two at-bats Tuesday, driving in three runs while leading the A's to a 9-3 win over Texas.
He's 13-for-27 over his last nine games and with four consecutive multiple-hit games, he has eight hits in his last 13 at-bats.
The thing is, Norris is a right-hander and as such gets to play against left-handed starting pitchers such as Martin Perez of the Rangers, who came into Tuesday as the American League's ERA leader.
That's the way the system works. Right-handed batters face lefty pitchers. Left-handed batters, like the A's other catcher, John Jaso, face right-handed pitchers.
And there are many more right-handers than left-handers in the game.
"We do it a certain way here. But he's doing very well,'' manager Bob Melvin said of Norris. "You've seen he's started some games against some right-handers and had some big at-bats against right-handers.''
You could say so. Norris has 52 at-bats this season -- 26 against righties, 26 against lefties -- and is hitting .385 versus right-handers and .346 versus lefties.
Therefore, it would make sense for Norris to get more at-bats against right-handers. Jaso only has a .333 on-base percentage against right-handers this year, but it's a small sample size, and he had a.405 on-base percentage against them last year. Plus it would be unlike the A's brain trust to mess with a system that has the A's off to a 17-10 record and a two-game lead in the division.
So the platoon goes on.
"The better you do, the more reps you'll get,'' Melvin said. "We're going to see a bunch of left-handers coming up.''
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'Who Run the World? Girls!'
For the title of this month's column, I'm borrowing a lyric from Beyoncé's song "Run the World (Girls)." Last month, you might recall me talking about Campari America's Women and Whiskies program. This month, I'm keeping the female theme going.
In what once was a male-dominated industry, the beverage world has been seeing some significant female players in the market over the past several years.
At our Beverage Forum in May, Muhtar Kent, chairman of the board and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, spoke to that point and highlighted the company's Five by Twenty program, designed to empower 5 million women by 2020 within the Coca-Cola system. Kent said that putting women in leadership roles is "critical to our success" and says that there is a robust pipeline of women leaders within the company worldwide. He relayed that about 65 percent of shoppers are women and that there is a mismatch between who is shopping for products and the people behind those products.
One woman in particular comes to mind when discussing the importance of reaching the female consumer and tapping into her purchasing power. I had the pleasure of meeting Bethenny Frankel in New York City at the Skinnygirl Cocktails "Rocks the House" event in May where the Skinnygirl portfolio of RTD cocktails, flavored vodkas and wines were available to sample. Frankel, who created Skinnygirl Margarita and later sold the Skinnygirl cocktail brand to Beam Inc., has changed the RTD spirits business with the low-calorie offering—Skinnygirl is among the fastest growing brands in history, according to industry analysts.
Frankel told me that it's consumer demand (particularly female demand) setting the pace of business and new product introductions. Over the past few months, Skinnygirl has introduced a portfolio of flavored vodkas and wines among other RTD cocktails. "Women want variety, they really do," she said. "If they can't have it in their men, they want it in their cocktails."
That pace of innovation isn't slowing either, she hints. While she couldn't divulge what might be coming next, she could share this: "Expect the unexpected."
The girl power continued in May with the first Speed Rack, a national cocktail competition sponsored by St-Germain, created by female bartenders for female bartenders with proceeds going toward breast cancer education, prevention and research. After a 10-city tour, the finals were held in New York City where 10 bartenders went head-to-head in a round-robin-style timed competition battling for the best-made cocktail—four randomly selected by the judges who included some spirits industry heavyweights: Julie Reiner, Audrey Saunders, Food Network's "Chopped" judge Amanda Freitag and Dale DeGroff. New York City's Yael Vengroff was crowned Miss Speed Rack USA.
Women also are becoming a driving force in the beer industry. Women Enjoying Beer is hosting its first Women + Beer Advance, slated for Aug. 2-4 in Medford, Ore., offering women an opportunity to learn more about beer and share their enthusiasm while hearing from women in the industry like Lisa Morrison "The Beer Goddess" and a scheduled appearance by Julia Herz of the Brewers Association.
'Who run the world? Girls!'


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ANTIOCH -- He's the class clown in the best sense.
And, Lenard Jackson is hoping his laugh-factory talent will take him to that next level.
At 17, the Antioch resident has already performed with professional stand-up comics, garnering attention along the way.
Last January, the Deer Valley Academy for the Performing Arts senior played the iconic Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco with Kevin Hart.
"It was an amazing feeling because the performance was decided on the spur of the moment," Jackson said. "Kevin looks at me and goes 'you want to go on tonight.' I'm like YES!"
His love of performance began with acting, but for the last year, the focus has been on comedy.
"When I was 8, my dad (took) me to School of Rock (with Jack Black). And, ever since, I wanted to be an entertainer."
Aside from his gift of humor, Jackson said there's a "satisfaction knowing I made a crowd of people laugh at stuff they have seen happen, but have never thought anything funny could come out of it.
"(Comedy) is like a drug (for me) ... When I get off that stage, I'm legally high off laughter."
Jackson enjoys performing, especially in comedy clubs. "But adults underestimate me -- until I'm done performing that is. It is crazy how the same ones who were eyeing me (then) compliment me."
So far, one of the biggest challenges has been overcoming "bad hosts. (They put) the audience in a disgruntled mood. Then the comedians have to get ourselves out of that mess."
Although still in high school, Jackson said he feels like he's been performing his whole life; like this is what he's meant to do.
His entertaining role models run the gamut from Fred Astaire and Jack Lemmon to Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby, along with Simon Cowell, Michael Jackson and Carol Burnett.
Aside from his studies at the Academy, Jackson will take on acting classes early next year -- an opportunity set up for him after auditioning for Disney and Nickelodeon.
"It's been good news from all of them," he said. "Training is the key in this business." And, while his career may be starting to grow steadily, the relationship with his manager has been a real bonus for Jackson.
"(Rick Sullivan) is the coolest guy ever. We're always on the same page," he said. "He's like a boxing trainer and I'm the fighter. We're side by side and are taking over the business together."
While fame may be a goal, Jackson said his ultimate target is "to have everything God wants me to have. I'm ready for it."
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Competency ruling postponed
Published: Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 2:52 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, February 8, 2013 at 10:40 a.m.
State District Judge John LeBlanc delayed until Wednesday his decision about the mental competence of a Thibodaux man charged with beheading his son.
LeBlanc initially said he would make a decision Thursday about accused killer Jeremiah Wright, 31, of Thibodaux.
Doctors tasked with determining Wright's mental status said he was fit to stand trial, but Wright's attorneys challenged their report. LeBlanc heard arguments from experts over six days.
Based on LeBlanc's decision, Wright's legal proceedings will either continue or he will head back to a state mental hospital for more treatment.
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After 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh's wife called a local radio station to complain about her husband's fashion sense, photographic evidence has emerged on Twitter.
Twitter user "Austin" posted some photos he took of himself and the coach at an Indianpolis Walmart last year. Harbaugh was in town for the NFL scouting combine.
Check them out.
@gabezal @BleacherReport @BR_NFL me and Jim Harbaugh at Wal-Mart in Indy. Are those khakis? pic.twitter.com/8DIzXJK5Zy— Austin (@Matt_5_9) January 15, 2014


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Research and Innovation Grants
What is a Research & Innovation Grant? How do I apply?
Research & Innovation Grants are awarded by the Office of Admissions at the time of enrollment with the University. To learn more about the program, please review the Office of Admissions Research & Innovation Grants information, or read more about the RIG in the Rochester Review.
I have a Research & Innovation Grant. How can I use my funds?
Research & Innovation Grants may be used to attend academic conferences, for travel to and from study abroad programs, as an hourly wage for a research position, for research equipment or tools, membership in academic societies, and more. Your funds cannot be used during the regular academic year to pay for anything that is covered by tuition/financial aid or anything for which you receive credit. Please also feel free to contact us or come to walk-in hours, below. See also "How a RIG Can Be Used" for more details.
I have some questions and ideas I'd like to discuss. Is there someone I could meet with?
Yes. The Office of Undergraduate Research has walk-in hours reserved especially for RIG recipients. You may go to Dewey 4-209B without an appointment during the following times:
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How do I access my funds?
First, you will need to have a faculty mentor who is aware of your plans to use your funds and is willing to advise you through the proposed project. Then you will need to fill out a Request for Disbursement form which you can also pick up in the Office of Undergraduate Research. On this form, you will be asked to describe your project and provide a budget for the projected use of funds. It is not necessary that you spend all your funds in one place and/or at one time. You and your faculty mentor will need to sign the form before turning it back into the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Once your Request for Disbursement has been approved, you may either begin working or proceed with purchasing research materials, conference fees, airfare, etc.
If you're purchasing something (travel, lab supplies, etc.) for which you will be reimbursed:
SAVE ALL RECEIPTS! All purchases must be documented and presented to the Office of Undergraduate Research so that reimbursement may be processed. Disbursement for goods & services is almost always in the form of reimbursement; if this is not possible for you (i.e. you do not have the ready cash), please contact Ann Robinson and other arrangements may be made. Reimbursement may take up to two weeks to process. Checks will arrive for you at the Office of Undergraduate Research, and you will be notified so that you may pick them up.
If you're paying yourself a wage or stipend:
All students who wish to use their funds for salary/stipend must fill out the I-9 tax form. This is now online at www.newi9.com. Please note: The UR employer code is 11968; the location number is 210201 - Multidisciplinary Studies Cntr. Do NOT enter 100000 - Student Worker. You will still need to provide the required documentation for the I-9 in person to the Office of Undergraduate Research.
I'd like to work as a lab research assistant, how much can I pay myself?
Before beginning as a lab research assistant, you and your faculty mentor will need to decide how long you are going to fill the position. For example, you will need to determine how many weeks, how many days per week and how many hours per day you will work. As of September 2014, the hourly wage may be from $9 to $11 per hour.
When should I submit my disbursement forms?
You must submit your Request for Disbursement at least 30 days before your funds are needed, regardless of how you choose to use your funds. Please note: if you are a senior, you must submit your Request for Disbursement by January 31st of your senior year, and any receipts for reimbursement must be submitted by April 1st to allow sufficient time for the Accounts Payable office to process your request while you are still an undergraduate.


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Meeting for the first time as a group to hash out their approach to immigration, House Republicans on Wednesday came down overwhelmingly against a comprehensive overhaul of the nation�s immigration laws, putting in jeopardy the future of sweeping legislation that includes a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Despite the resistance, Speaker John A. Boehner warned about the steep price of inaction, telling House Republicans that they would be in a weaker political position against a bipartisan Senate coalition and President Obama if they did nothing to answer the immigration measure passed by the ...
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Target CEO Memo: Less Committee, More Leadership
Target is trying to remove roadblocks with moving boxes.
The retailer is relocating all of its top executives to same floor in its Minneapolis headquarters, part of a several changes announced Monday by Target interim Chief Executive John Mulligan as the company tries to move on from the era of former CEO Gregg Steinhafel.
Target's renaming its executive committee the "leadership team." It is modernizing or eliminating four its longstanding groups — the supply chain council, the prototype committee, design committee and capital expenditure committee — removing a layer of approval.
"All across Target, we need more 'leadership' and less 'committee,'" Mr. Mulligan said in the letter reviewed by the Wall Street Journal.
The top executives like Chief Marketing Officer Jeffrey Jones and Chief Information Officer Rober DeRodes will be relocating to the 26th floor in Target Plaza South, where Mr. Mulligan and Executive Vice President Kathryn Tesija currently have their offices. The floor will be getting a more open plan than its current layout of office and hallways, aimed at fostering greater collaboration.
While these shifts may appear largely for show – unsurprising for a highly image conscious retailer – they seek to address a problem Target executives have voiced since Mr. Steinhafel resigned: Target was bogged down with too much bureaucracy.
Target executives have emphasized how the company will move forward faster and get more new products into the stores.
Mr. Mulligan's missive comes just two days before Target's board faces its next test: reelection. Target is holding its annual shareholders meeting Wednesday in Dallas, and some directors are expected to face stiff challenges to holding onto their seats.
Two prominent proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. and Glass, Lewis & Co., both recommend that shareholders vote out Target's two longest serving board members: former Xerox Corp. Chief Executive Anne Mulcahy and the one-time head of Fannie Mae, James Johnson.
ISS, meanwhile, took the unusual move of recommending seven of the company's 10 directors be replaced for failing to properly manage risks and protect the company from a massive data breach that hit the company late last year. ISS, which advises large shareholders like mutual funds how to vote on corporate ballots, rarely calls for overthrowing a majority of a company's board.
Any board member who receives more "against" votes than "for" votes must promptly offer to resign. Target's nominating and governance committee will then make a recommendation, and the board has 90 days to accept or reject the resignation.
Meanwhile, back at Target's corporate headquarters, Mr. Mulligan plans to tear down a wall located in an airy common room that connect two of Target's main offices buildings filled with the retailer's catchphrases, like "We're 'fast, fun and friendly.'" The wall will be modernized to reflect the changes that are underway at the company, he said.


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The Hannibal Coin Club will host its July meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. The meeting will be held in the lower level conference room of the Bank of Hannibal located at the junctions of U.S. 36 and 61.
There will be a brief meeting followed by a 103 lot coin auction. There will also be 50/50 drawing and door prizes will be awarded. The public is invited. For information, call Pat Janes at (573) 231-6683
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The Jackson County Animal Shelter's monthly low-cost pet vaccinations will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Shelter, 5595 S. Pacific Highway.
Vaccinations are $10 each; payment is cash only.
Dogs can get vaccine for rabies and a combined shot covering distemper, adenovirus, parvo, parainfluenza and leptospirosis. Cats can get vaccine for rabies, and a distemper combo that also protects against other respiratory infections.
Pets must be at least 8 weeks old to get the shots, and must not be at ill, on antibiotics, in heat, or on cortisone products.
Nail trimming is available for $5. Dog licensing and low-cost spay/neuter information will be available.
For more details, call the shelter at 541-774-6654.
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Sports camps can cost a pretty penny. Here's the opportunity for your children to enjoy Olympic style sports clinics for absolutely free. They're happening at Olympic Day on July 27th at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. The City and the U.S. Olympic Committee are sponsoring the event. You can register for sports clinics in volleyball, rugby or triathalon. You'll want to do that soon, because the clinics are filling up fast. There'll also be a 5k race, a skate boarding demonstration, and a special message from an Olympic athelete.
Here's a great way to share your memories with others. CanvasPeople.com is offering a free 8X10 photo canvas or $50 off the price of any other size. It's a great way to highlight family or vacation pictures and it also makes a great gift. You only have to pay shipping, which is typically around $15.
Every U.S. National Park is offering free admission this Saturday, June 9th. That includes local spots like the Florissant Fossil Beds or the Great Sand Dunes. You can also make a road trip to enjoy another great venue. Camping and other park activities make require a fee.
Here's a "Here's The Deal! Web Exclusive" for you. The Coalition of Pikes Peak Historic Museums is hosting its first annual "Museum Weekend." That means you and your family can receive free admission to many museums across the region on Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th. You'll need a coupon from the group's website. We have a link to that, and all of these deals for you.
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There were 78 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Wednesday. At that time, there were 1,392 people held at the jail, which has an official capacity of 1,411.
Grand theft: Deputies arrested 18-year-old Jawon Murray after a man in the 3000 block of West Rutledge Way reported Murray had stolen $1,540 from him shortly before midnight Tuesday. Deputies said they located Murray and captured him following a brief foot chase. Murray, who was already on juvenile probation for possessing a firearm, was carrying two concealed handguns when he was apprehended. He was arrested on suspicion of grand theft, carrying a concealed weapon and resisting arrest.
Armed robbery: A 57-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday near East Worth and El Dorado streets, police said. The robbers are described as black men in their 20s. One was 6 feet tall wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with 2-inch gray squares on it. The other was 5 foot 10, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark-colored shorts.
Robbery: Two robbers, one armed with a shotgun, robbed a 32-year-old man about 8:20 p.m. Tuesday near Lafayette and Pilgrim streets, police said. The robbers stole the victim's wallet and laptop computer before fleeing south on Pilgrim Street. One robber was described as a 16- to 17-year-old boy with a dark complexion, standing 5 feet 9 to 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 170 to 190 pounds. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with black shorts and was carrying a pump shotgun. The other robber was a 16- to 17-year-old boy with a light complexion who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gray shorts.
The California Highway Patrol responded to 10 noninjury accidents and four injury accidents in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Wednesday. CHP officers also recovered four stolen vehicles.
The Stockton Fire Department responded to 114 calls for service in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Wednesday, including five vehicle accidents, 84 medical calls and two structure fires.
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Put some character into your game with these solid metal miniatures. These RPG miniatures are cast in a heroic scale (25mm). These minis are fun to paint, or you can play with them just as they are. We also carry pre-painted, plastic minis from the Legendary Encounters line in case you want them ready-to-go right out of the box
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Like many of his Fighting Company, Meridh holds dear the life of every elf in Taltos. Sadly, there are many foes bent on taking that life wantonly. The Sergeants of the Vale know how to deal with this pestilent folly, however, and have taught their troops well. War is a disease, born in intolerance and ignorance, festering in injustice and fear. The warriors of the Vale are the surgeons. Wield the lancet quickly, decisively, and dispassionately. Mercy is for those who understand its worth; all others must be taught by sword, arrow, and spear.

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Man charged in fake ID scheme
Northport man allegedly sold fake IDs across country
Published: Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:39 p.m.
A man from Northport was among three people charged Tuesday in South Carolina with selling fake IDs to thousands of college students across the country.
Results of investigation
Since early 2011, the defendants mailed more than 4,000 parcels containing high-quality phony driver's licenses to addresses at or near colleges.
After a search of a home near the University of Virginia, federal authorities charged the three with mail fraud, wire fraud and fraud-related activity in connection with identification documents.
The defendants are Kelly Erin McPhee and Alan McNeil Jones, both 31, and Mark G. Bernardo, whose age was unavailable. Records at U.S. District Court in Charlottesville, Va., do not list an attorney for the three. Jones is from Northport, according to The Daily Progress newspaper in Charlottesville, Va.
An affidavit filed by a Homeland Security agent says an investigation revealed that since early 2011, the defendants mailed more than 4,000 parcels containing high-quality phony driver's licenses to addresses at or near colleges. The operation came to light last year when authorities found fake IDs possessed by several students at the College of Charleston in South Carolina.
The affidavit says the defendants manufactured phony driver's licenses at the home leased by Jones, who also used the alias Joshua Tucker, and conducted their business in cash. Authorities conducted an undercover buy of fake IDs and conducted video surveillance of the house and the local post office where the business maintained a box, the agent wrote.
Investigators executed a search warrant at the home Monday evening and found about $200,000 cash in a safe, as well as "high powered assault rifles" and other firearms, the affidavit says.
McPhee's initial court appearance is set for Wednesday morning. Court records don't list a date for the other two.
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Audrey Gasteier, left, of Cambridge, Mass., and Aminata Ndiaye, center, of Boston, join others to observe a minute of silence at City Hall Plaza in Boston for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings Monday, April 22, 2013, one week after the explosions. The remembrance was held at 2:50 p.m., the time the first of the two bombs exploded near the race's finish line. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)


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Trey Anastasio Band,
Monday, 02/08/2010
Jefferson Theatre, Charlottesville, VA
Set 1: Shine, Cayman Review, Tuesday, Liquid Time[1], Drifting, Let Me Lie, All That Almost Was[1], Alaska, Mozambique, A Case of Ice and Snow, Last Tube
Set 2: Curlew's Call, Sand, Valentine, Goodbye Head, Mr. Completely, Windora Bug, Night Speaks to a Woman, Push On 'Til the Day
Encore: Small Axe, The Birdwatcher[1], Show of Life[1], At the Gazebo, First Tube
[1] Debut.
Notes: This show was a benefit for the Kristine Anastasio Manning Memorial Fund. This gig featured the debuts of "Liquid Time," "All That Almost Was," "The Birdwatcher," and "Show of Life." Trey explained that "All That Almost Was" and "Show of Life" were collaborations with the Dude of Life that were written over the course of a sushi lunch on Trey's iPhone FourTrack app. "At the Gazebo" was dedicated to everyone affected by cancer and the spirit of Kristy.
Musicians: Trey Anastasio, Russell Remington, Jennifer Hartswick, Russ Lawton, Tony Markellis, Ray Paczkowski, Natalie Cressman


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We decided to spice it up a bit for the digital version of our Buyer's Guide with the lovely Chrissy here and SNOWBOARDER Magazine's IT Mike. Watch the edit above for bloopers, outtakes, and a preview of what you can expect to see in the videos. And for all the ladies watching this video... you can skip to the end to get your eye candy, sorry we couldn't afford Justin Bieber. To see more download our digital issue from the Apple Newsstand for a fully interactive version of SNOWBOARDER magazine.Read More


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The Need for New Antibiotics
Bad News Bugs and The Need for New Antibiotics
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Dr John H Rex, VP and Head of Infection, Global Medicines Development at AstraZeneca, recently spoke about the dangers of antimicrobial resistance on National Public Radio's "To The Point" show, during which he noted that he is terrified at the prospect of returning to a pre-antibiotic era. We invited him to elaborate on this critical issue in the following guest post.
As modern medical care is not possible without a reliable arsenal of effective antibiotics, the steady rise of drug-resistant bacteria is an imminent and urgent threat to individual patients and public health. Yet the treatment of infection is an area where there have been few major advances in recent years and the number of companies in this area of research has dropped off steadily.
How did we get ourselves in this predicament? Not so long ago, the global health community mistakenly assumed we had the antibiotics needed to cure most infections. Several decades' worth of work had found new classes of effective antibiotics and the conundrum of treating infections was in the rear-view mirror. Fast-forward to today and we are in a very different place.
The bad news is that bacteria –or Superbugs – are fighting back. They are constantly evolving and mutating in a bid to survive and many are successfully developing resistance to previously effective antibiotics. In fact, I joined the pharmaceutical industry because I was an infectious disease doctor for 15 years and saw an urgent need for new drugs to fight the superbugs that have developed resistance to current antibiotics.
As I explained on "To The Point", there are three primary challenges associated with bringing new antibiotics to market:
1. New antibiotics are hard to discover. It is tremendously difficult to find a molecule that kills bacteria but is safe for humans. Fortunately, companies like mine are making significant progress and we are also part of a multi-company consortium sponsored by the European commission to tackle this problem.
2. New antibiotics are hard to develop. To get any drug to market (not just an antibiotic), you typically need two large Phase III trials involving several thousand people. But if you wait until you have several thousand people with drug-resistant infections, you're too late and the epidemic has already happened! I'm pleased that important steps are being made to facilitate the regulatory pathways for new antibiotics so that increasingly efficient and cost-effective R&D is possible.
3. The economics of new antibiotics are not in their favor. As currently available medicines are often generic and relatively inexpensive, the expectation until recently has been that future antibiotics should be similarly priced.
Given the dramatic, curative nature of antibiotics and their corresponding societal value of returning years of life, we must create economic incentives for biopharma companies which have limited dollars and whose investors expect a strong return on investment. We can't make companies do this work but rather we must make them want to do this work.
AstraZeneca recognizes the need for doctors to have an effective arsenal of antibiotics to fight back against the superbugs. Through our partnerships and pipeline products, AstraZeneca is developing treatments for serious bacterial infections, viral infections and diseases of the developing world as well as diagnostics and the development of novel vaccines.
But we know that doctors need a diverse "toolbox" of antibiotics that won't come from one company alone. Today's anti-infective environment is challenging and will require all stakeholders to work together to encourage the development of new antibiotics, as well as the responsible stewardship of antibiotics by healthcare professionals, in order to address the public health threat posed by Superbugs.


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Katy Perry is ready to "Roar." The Grammy-nominated pop star, who has again struck gold with the single "Roar," has announced dates for her upcoming Prismatic World Tour. It kicks off June 22 in North Carolina and includes stops in 46 cities. And -- yes, Bay Area Perry fanatics -- it does include a night at SAP Center in San Jose on Sept. 22. Tickets for the San Jose show ($28-$150.50, subject to change) go on sale at 10 a.m. January 27 through www.ticketmaster.com. There are, of course, pre-sale opportunities, which you can learn about at www.katyperry.com. Truth be told, Perry is far better on the radio than she is on the live stage. Yet, I'm hoping that changes with this new tour.
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It's time for more Moonshine. Bruno Mars has added more dates to his Moonshine Jungle Tour and performs May 28 at Oracle Arena in Oakland and Aug. 15 at the SAP Center in San Jose. Tickets go on sale Feb. 3 through www.ticketmaster.com. Mars is up for four trophies at the 56th Grammy Awards, which take place Jan. 26 in Los Angeles. Most notably, his smash "Locked Out of Heaven" is nominated for both record and song of the year. He'll also headline this year's Super Bowl halftime show, which, conveniently, happens just one day before those Bay Area tickets going on sale.
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Kacey Musgraves, Capital Cities and Tegan and Sara will split the opening-act duties on Katy Perry's tour. I don't know which one will perform in San Jose, but I've got my fingers crossed that it's Musgraves. She's an amazing young country singer-songwriter, who I believe has a strong shot at taking home the best new artist award at this year's Grammys. Let's hope she find her way to San Jose.
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- Learn about the Buddhist religion and way of life
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With its excellent trekking routes, colourful Buddhist religion and charming inhabitants, India's northern region of Ladakh makes for an exciting location for a school adventure. Geographically, Ladakh is a western extension of the Tibetan Plateau and, as recently as the beginning of the nineteenth century, this mountainous country was a part of Tibet. Buddhism is the dominant religion throughout Ladakh and there are many colourful monasteries, often occupying impressive hilltop sites. The Muslim religion is also important in Ladakh, thanks in part to the influence of Kashmir to the west. A mixture of cultures and religions is an important element in the attraction of Ladakh as a destination for school groups. Perhaps more important, however, is the remarkable landscape of the area, which is absolutely brilliant for trekking. Close to the old capital of Leh, the 8-day circuit trek through the Markha Valley is one of the most popular short treks in Ladakh - with good reason. Our journey starts out by way of the exciting flight to Leh, where we spend 3 days acclimatising, exploring some of the monasteries of the upper Indus Valley. We will also drive up into the mountains to the north of Leh, as far as the Khardung La (5380m), which is one of the highest road passes in the world. The Markha Valley trek makes a complete circuit of the prominent Stok Kangri group of peaks, which lie to the south of Leh and visits several remote settlements and monasteries en route. The valley is a part of the Hemis High Altitude National Park, a wildlife conservation area which is home to many species including wolf and snow leopard. We cross the Ganda La (4900m) to enter the Markha Valley and at the end of our trek, we cross the even higher Kongmaru La (5100m) on our return to the Indus Valley. North of the Indian Himalaya and sheltered from the influence of the monsoon, the starkly beautiful region of Ladakh is at its best in the summer months. Providing a fascinating glimpse of Ladakh's unique culture and exposure to a range of colourful landscapes, this is a fantastic itinerary for any School Group. This tried and tested KE Schools itinerary can be adjusted to better fit the needs of your group - please call and speak to a KE School Groups Coordinator or email email@example.com
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This is an excellent school adventure and a great travel experience. It includes a trek at altitude through the Markha Valley, with two tough pass crossings. To allow group members to acclimatise to the altitude in Ladakh (3500m), our tried and test itinerary includes 3 days and nights in Leh before setting off on the trek. It is important to note that trekking at high altitude makes greater demands on the body than walking at low elevations. There are 8 days of trekking and most of this is on good trails, which are the main routes between the villages of the Markha Valley. Crossing the two high passes on the trek, we will encounter zig-zag paths on scree. We will trek for an average of approximately 5 hours each day, with a couple of longer days. On most afternoons there will be the opportunity to rest and relax and interact with local people, but there are no exclusively resting days during the trek and it is reasonably sustained.
Brief ItineraryView in full
- Meet at the group hotel in Delhi. Transfers from Delhi Airport are provided.
- Fly to Leh and transfer to the group hotel. Afternoon free, with optional stroll around the town.
- Sightseeing and acclimatising. Visit the Buddhist monasteries at Shey and Thikse.
- A free day for further acclimatisation, which can also be used for project work.
- Drive up to the Khardung La (5380m) the gateway to the Nubra Valley. Return to the hotel in Leh.
- Drive via Spituk Monastery to Lato. Short trek via the Jingchan Gorge to Rumbak (3880m).
- Trek through the village of Yurutse to the foot of the Ganda La with good views of the Ladakh Range.
- Trek up to the Ganda La (4974m) and descend to Skiu (3380m) in the Markha Valley.
- Trek beside the Markha River through several isolated hamlets to Markha Village (3770m).
- Follow the river upstream via the village of Hangkar to Thachungtse (4250m).
- Trek up onto the Nimaling Plain and camp (4860m) opposite the peak of Kang Yatze.
- Cross the Kongmaru La (5290m) and descend through a rocky gorge to Chuskyurmo (4150m).
- Trek down to Hemis Monastery, with time to look around before driving back to Leh.
- Fly to Delhi in the morning. City sightseeing tour after lunch, or take it easy at the hotel.
- An early start for the excursion by train to Agra and the Taj Mahal. Return to the Delhi hotel.
- Departure day. A transfer to Delhi Airport is provided.
Tour dates and prices
Tour dates and prices
Land Only
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The Guide Price assumes that 2 teachers will accompany the group. Their Land Only costs are covered by the group's payment.
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Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
The Route
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Holiday Itinerary
Meet at the group hotel in Delhi. Transfers from Delhi Airport are provided.
Meet at the group hotel in Delhi. Airport transfers are provided for all clients arriving on Day 1. KE Land Only package services begin with lunch. Afternoon at leisure, with the chance to enjoy the gardens and pool at our airport-accessible hotel. The tour guide will provide a briefing before the evening meal.
Accommodation Hotel with swimming pool
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Fly to Leh and transfer to the group hotel. Afternoon free, with optional stroll around the town.
After an early breakfast, we return to the airport (this time to the Domestic Terminal) for the early morning internal flight to Leh. The hour long flight is simply spectacular and provides close-up views of the 7000 metre massifs of Nun and Kun. Arriving at Leh (3500m), we drive by jeep to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to either rest in the shade of the hotel courtyard, or for those not phased by their long air journey, there is the option to take a lazy walk into Leh's colourful bazaar to check out the roadside stalls selling Tibetan artefacts. Flying straight into the high altitude of Leh can take your breath away and it is best to concentrate on acclimatising for the first few days.
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Sightseeing and acclimatising. Visit the Buddhist monasteries at Shey and Thikse.
A full day's sightseeing tour. Today we will visit the impressive monasteries at Shey and Thikse and have the opportunity to meet the monks who live there. These monasteries occupy elevated sites and offer remarkable views across the Indus Valley. Visiting Leh's monasteries always involves climbing up and down long flights of stairs which is all good for our acclimatisation.
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A free day for further acclimatisation, which can also be used for project work.
A free day for further acclimatisation, which can also be used for project work. Through our work with the Juniper Trust, we can arrange a suitable project for the pupils to be involved in.
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Drive up to the Khardung La (5380m) the gateway to the Nubra Valley. Return to the hotel in Leh.
Today, we further our acclimatisation with a jeep drive up to the 5380 metre Khardung La, one of the world's highest road passes. This high pass in the mountains to the north of Leh leads into the Nubra Valley, which has until recently been closed to foreign visitors. The 2000 metre climb to the pass provides panoramic views of the Zanskar Range beyond the Indus Valley, with Stok Kangri standing out prominently as one of the higher peaks in the range. At the pass, we can look across to the Eastern Karakoram peaks. After taking tea at the pass, gasping in the thin atmosphere, we return to our hotel in Leh.
Accommodation Hotel
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Drive via Spituk Monastery to Lato. Short trek via the Jingchan Gorge to Rumbak (3880m).
We set off on the drive to the start of our trek. After just 15 minutes, we arrive at Spituk Monastery and take the opportunity for a quick look around. We then continue our drive to Lato, which takes a further hour or so. Here, we begin trekking. A fairly easy 3 to 4-hour walk takes us away from the Indus and through the Jingchan Gorge to our overnight camp near Rumbak (3880m). The trek crew will have made an early start and our camp will be ready for us. This area is also famous for blue sheep, snow leopards, Tibetan wolves, wild dogs and red fox. The evening can be spent visiting the village.
Accommodation Camping
Distance 8km
Meals bld
Time 4 hrs trekking
Trek through the village of Yurutse to the foot of the Ganda La with good views of the Ladakh Range.
Our trek continues easily to the lovely little settlement of Yurutse. We then follow a well defined path along the mountainside to a small valley and one of 2 possible camping places at the base of the Ganda La. Taking care not to gain height too quickly, today's walk is short and we arrive at camp by lunchtime. The altitude at camp is 4380 metres.
Accommodation Camping
Distance 8km
Meals bld
Time 4 hrs trekking
Trek up to the Ganda La (4974m) and descend to Skiu (3380m) in the Markha Valley.
We follow the path up the mountainside to the top of Ganda La (4974m). This prayer-flagged summit affords excellent views of the Stok range of mountains. A long but easy descent then leads to Shingo and we can look out for marmots as we go. Beyond the hamlet of Shingo, the walk passes through a wonderful gorge with quite luxuriant stands of willow on the stream-bed. Reaching the Markha River at the village of Skiu (3380m) after a total day's walk of around 6 to 7 hours, we set up camp amongst irrigated fields and poplar trees. There is a small monastery in Skiu and a derelict fortress-monastery on the cliff above our riverside camp.
Accommodation Camping
Distance 15km
Meals bld
Time 6 hrs trekking
Trek beside the Markha River through several isolated hamlets to Markha Village (3770m).
Crossing and recrossing the Markha stream, we make a long day's walk of around 8 hours, without too much up and down, to the 30 or 40 houses of Markha Village. The trail passes through quite lush vegetation at the riverside, whilst the upper valley-slopes are uniformly brown and dry. There are bridges at many of the more difficult crossing places. En route we pass several more derelict monasteries, which are often quite difficult to pick out, high on the valley sides. There are also a number of well maintained chortens and prayer walls and at least one good example of a wolf trap. During the winter, wolves and snow leopards visit these high valleys. Becoming bold on account of their hunger, they descend to the villages and prey on domestic animals. The local form of wolf trap is a stone enclosure with overhanging sides, into which is placed live or dead animals baits. If a wolf jumps into the enclosure to eat the bait, it is unable to escape and is stoned to death by the local people. We also pass a couple of isolated houses, one of which was traditionally occupied by old lady who continues to wear the old-style Ladakhi headdress known as a peraq. On a hill to the north of Markha there is a small gompa. The resident monk will be happy to show you the ancient wall paintings and festival masks which are contained within this lovely old monastery - reputedly one of the oldest in Ladakh. We camp at Markha, at an altitude of 3770 metres.
Accommodation Camping
Distance 22km
Meals bld
Time 8 hrs trekking
Follow the river upstream via the village of Hangkar to Thachungtse (4250m).
We continue above Markha Village, trekking eastwards, deeper into the Markha Valley, to a good camping place at Thachungste. During today's walk we pass more impressive monasteries, some ruined and some intact, a testament to the fact that this valley was once more populous than it is today. In this high valley we are likely to see small herds of blue sheep (bharal) which often come right down to the river to graze. After 2 hours of trekking we pass through Hangkar village, where high on a rocky spur is another remarkable ruined monastery. There are glimpses ahead of us of the summit of Kang Yatze (6400m), the biggest peak in this immediate area. A further 2 to 3 hours brings us to our overnight stop at Thachungste (4250m).
Accommodation Camping
Distance 17km
Meals bld
Time 6 hrs trekking
Trek up onto the Nimaling Plain and camp (4860m) opposite the peak of Kang Yatze.
Passing another well maintained wolf pit, we cross the Markha stream on the last bridge that we will see and start a steeper climb up towards the high plains known as Nimaling. Today we will climb from around 4250 metres to a camp at 4860 metres and we will feel the effects of the altitude. The scenery opens out as we traverse around to the north side of Kang Yatze and we can see ahead of us the location of the pass that we must cross to return us to the Indus Valley. The Kongmaru La is not immediately apparent from our camp beside the frozen upper reaches of the Markha stream. As well as herds of blue sheep, huge golden marmots and large hares, the other impressive wildlife species hereabouts are immense birds of prey, including lammergeiers (bearded vultures - the biggest of the Himalayan raptors) and golden eagles. The sight of a lammergeier drifting towards you on motionless wings, passing just overhead, unconcerned by your presence, is simply unforgettable.
Accommodation Camping
Distance 8km
Meals bld
Time 4 hrs trekking
Cross the Kongmaru La (5290m) and descend through a rocky gorge to Chuskyurmo (4150m).
We trek up to the Kongmaru La (5290m) on a well marked trail which zig-zags across scree for the final 250 metres to the pass, overall a 2-hour ascent. From the pass there are views north to the hills of the eastern Karakoram and into Tibet, whilst the southern panorama is dominated by the shapely Kang Yatze. Descending, we enter a narrow gorge, which presents wonderfully contorted rock formations, pillars and buttresses, some of them remarkable colours, reds through to green and greys. The best trail crosses from one side of the valley to the other time and time again - and we are obliged to cross the growing stream many times. Except for a small level area just beyond the pass, the first reasonable camping place is at Chuskyurmo at 4150 metres.
Accommodation Camping
Distance 11km
Meals bld
Time 5 hrs trekking
Trek down to Hemis Monastery, with time to look around before driving back to Leh.
From Chuskyurmo, we make an easy descent of 3 hours to reach the road at Shang Sumdo. Meeting our vehicles, we now drive to the monastery at Hemis. This is the most powerful of the monasteries in the vicinity of Leh, and belongs to the Kagyupa Buddhist sect. Large areas of the surrounding farmland are controlled by the monastery. After looking around the monastery, we continue our drive back to Leh. We check in to our hotel and look forward to a celebratory evening meal.
Accommodation Hotel
Distance 8km
Meals bld
Time 3 hrs trekking
Fly to Delhi in the morning. City sightseeing tour after lunch, or take it easy at the hotel.
We have an early start and go to the airport to catch our flight back to Delhi. Arriving in Delhi, we transfer to our airport-accessible hotel in time for lunch. In the afternoon, a city sightseeing tour is provided. Alternatively, you may choose to take it easy at the hotel.
Accommodation Hotel with swimming pool
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An early start for the excursion by train to Agra and the Taj Mahal. Return to the Delhi hotel.
We make an early start and transfer to New Delhi Railway Station to catch the 'Taj Express' train for the 2 hour journey to Agra. Here we visit the incomparable Taj Mahal and the impressive Red Fort. We catch the evening train back to Delhi. Overnight hotel.
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Departure day. A transfer to Delhi Airport is provided.
KE Land Only package services end after breakfast at the hotel. Airport transfers are provided for all client departing on this day. There are lots of extensions that can easily be added to your holiday in india. Why not pre-book a 1-day excursion to the fabulous Taj Mahal, or a multi-day Rajathan experience, or a beach hotel break in Goa or Kerala. Contact our office for details.
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Holiday Information
Holiday Information
What's included
- A qualified UK KE Schools leader
- Experienced English-speaking local guide
- Delhi Airport transfers
- Internal flights and transfers
- All land transport involved in the itinerary
- All accommodation as described in the trip dossier
- All meals
- A full service trek including food and all equipment (excluding personal equipment)
- Entrance Fees to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Visas
- Tips for local staff
- Miscellaneous expenses - soft drinks and souvenirs etc.
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Baggage Allowance
KE Trek Bag
All KE clients will receive a FREE KE trek bag. These have been specially made to stand up to the rigours of adventure travel. Your KE bag will be posted to you when your trip is guaranteed to run or on receipt of your booking if the trip is already guaranteed. If you have travelled with us before and already have a KE trek bag you can select an alternative free gift in the booking process.
Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. There is a baggage limit on the flight to Leh of 15kg for hold baggage and an additional 7kg for cabin baggage.
You must bring the following items:
- Daypack c. 30 to 40 litres
- 4 season sleeping bag*
- Hiking boots
- Trainers / sneakers or sandals for river crossings and camp use
- Socks
- Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
- Trekking trousers / pants
- Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rain-pants
- Underwear
- Long johns (thermal underwear)
- Thermal baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
- Shirts or T-shirts
- Fleece jacket or warm jumper
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm jacket (down)
- Sunhat
- Warmer over gloves or mittens
- Thermal gloves Warm hat or balaclava
- Eyewear Sunglasses
- Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
- Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
- Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2)
- Washbag and toiletries
- Antibacterial handwash
- Small towel
- Basic First Aid Kit containing pain-killers, plasters (band-aids), blister treatment and rehydration salts. We also recommend a broad spectrum antibiotic and altitude medicine such as Diamox
The following items are optional:
- Thermarest (note that foam mattresses are provided)
- Trekking poles
- Gaiters
- Insect repellant
- Scarf or buff
- Sleeping bag liner
- Travel clothes
- Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
- Repair kit (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
- Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
- Camera, film / memory cards, batteries
Equipment hire / rental
- Items marked * can be hired / rented through KE Adventure Travel. Please make requests at least 6 weeks prior to the trip departure.
- Note all hire / rental equipment will be issued in Leh.
Group Size and Holiday Status
For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in 'Dates and Prices' table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.
Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
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KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.
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- 8 days challenging trekking
- Max altitude 5380 metres
- WHEN TO GO: July / August / September
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The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index: Down 44.56, or 1.08 percent, to 4,083.61
The blue chip Dow Jones industrial average: Down 41.23, or 0.26 percent, to 15,837.88
And the widely watched Standard & Poor's 500 index: Down 8.73, or 0.49 percent, to 1,781.56
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