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Dan Hoyle: Son of Geoff Hoyle, this chameleon actor/playwright has found fertile ground at San Francisco's Marsh, where he has launched the blistering solos "Tings Dey Happen" and "The Real Americans."
Luis Alfaro: Though based in Los Angeles, Alfaro has made San Francisco's Magic Theatre a second home, where he has debuted work such as postmodern Greek dramas "Oedipus El Rey" and "Bruja." His latest epic is a trilogy celebrating "The Golden State," commissioned by the Magic and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Aaron Loeb: A video-gamer turned playwright, Loeb has emerged as a hot Berkeley playwright with a string of hits, including "First Person Shooter," "Abraham Lincoln's Big Gay Dance Party" and the 2013 Glickman Award winner for best new play, "Ideation."
Octavio Solis: One of the most prolific San Francisco playwrights, Solis has made his name for works of haunting poetic power from the Glickman-winning "Santos & Santos" and "El Paso Blue" to "Gibraltar" and "Lydia."
Christopher Chen: This UC Berkeley grad won the Glickman Award for best new play for his ambitiously Pirandellian metatheatrical romp "The Hundred Flowers Project." His "Mutt" will soon makes its debut at Berkeley's Impact Theatre.
Lauren Gunderson: Gunderson has been on fire lately with numerous premieres hitting stages this season, including her riff on science and history "Silent Sky" and her homage to art "Bauer," opening at SF Playhouse in March.
Philip Kan Gotanda: Long one of the best known Bay Area playwrights, Gotanda, a UC Berkeley professor, is famed for his explorations of race and culture in America, such as "After the War," "Ballad of Yachiyo" and "Sisters Matsumoto."
Mark Jackson: Perhaps best known as an innovative director, Jackson is also a prolific writer noted for his epic works, such as "The Death of Meyerhold," "God's Plot" and his adaptation of Goethe's "Faust."
Amy Freed: This Stanford professor took a witty look at the authorship controversy with the Shakespearean romp "The Beard of Avon." A Pulitzer finalist for "Freedomland," she's also elicited guffaws with her heady Roman farce "You, Nero."
Tanya Shaffer: An epic traveler as well as a spiritual adventurer, Shaffer first got the on the theatrical radar with "Let My Enemy Live Long!" and then followed up with the witty "Baby Taj," "Brigadista" and "The Fourth Messenger."


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It is still summer time so that means there are more workshops at Dewey Dabbles in Eagle. Parents can drop off their kids at any time during the day to work on some fun projects. Thursday, participants will get acrylics and chalkboard paint out to paint wood signs ($15 per sign). Friday, glass is back and there will be a glass project table all day. We have a variety of sizes and projects, and once again, parents get to choose the price! On Monday, participants will paint pictures on canvas paper and bubble the background. Tuesday, everyone will have a choice of painting pottery, glass or sign making. On Wednesday, Aug. 8, Deweys will open later, at 3 p.m.Workshop ideas are optional. If you just want to come in and paint, that is great, too!Dewey Dabbles summer hours are Monday through Friday, open by 10 a.m., and Saturday/Sunday open by 11 a.m.
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I like 12 Percenters more than any of the other two releases off the album. I can't stop playing it. Got the email a couple days ago that the preorder shipped :).
Edit: Correction what was shipped was my other SFR order not the Working Man preorder. I ordered it separately. i received my other SFR order today: the Artist Goes Pop vinyl. Tried the new mp3 converter turntable I have and disappointed that the bit rate quality is poor, less than that of my other mp3s and the sound comes out kind of airy (like recording music through a microphone pressed against a speaker) and I see no way to adjust the bit rate or sound quality for this turntable conversion and it seems that that's just the way the sound is as that low quality sound is what I hear just playing the record through my computer. Oh well better than nothing.
It's better to have the Salt instrumental in low quality form than to not have it at all.
Can't wait for Working Man to come in the mail.
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"Working Man" is shipping now! It is (theoretically) available in all stores. If you don't find it in your local music store, feel free to ask them to order it through Redeye Distribution. As always, we'll continue offering package deals here:
Here's a great album review we just got in from the Echo Chamber:
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This is apparently streaming on Spotify as well. Just listened to the album all the way through, and it's pretty damn solid. All of the tracks are very complementary to one another.
Hoping to stop into the SFR storefront soon to pick this up, and play chess with the cat that wanders around in that building.
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Never been much of a Prolyphic fan but I'm feeling the shit out of this. Can't put my finger on what changed but this is fantastic.
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Album's definitely a head banger.
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New video!
"Go Green"
This was debuted on MTV Hive today:
Many thanks to Aupheus for putting together that video. It's magical. When we all watched it in the office together there was a collective giddiness. haha. Shit is awesome.
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If anyone knows, could you let us know how to embed these videos without them automatically playing? No one likes being bombarded with sound without pressing play.
In other news, for those who don't want to purchase the album digitally from us at
"Working Man" is now available on Bandcamp:
Wed May 01, 2013 7:01 pm
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thats weird, is that something new youtube started? it wasnt doing that before
Wed May 01, 2013 8:31 pm
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Yeah, it started last week or so. I'm not sure if it's a setting I've overlooked or what.
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i just realized 12 percenters isnt on the album
what happened with that, didnt fit in?
such a great jam
Wed May 01, 2013 9:40 pm
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It's a free downloaded and, in case people missed it, a bonus track on the digital download.
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Twelve percenters is a bonus track on the (physical) album, right after the last track.
Got the cd yesterday. Like The Ugly Truth, this will take time and effort to get into, but from the first few spins, I know the rewards will be big. I was bummed that there wouldn't be another record with Reanimator, but happy when I heard Buddy Peace would be the next producer.
This definitely sounds like a different record, not The Ugly Truth part 2, and that's a big compliment. The beats are heavy and the lyrics demand your attention, so I will keep listening. After a wait of five years it's great to finally get a new record by Prolyphic.
Favorites so far: Stale Bread Winners Part 1 and 2 (just do an entire record over moody piano tunes!), Back By Unpopular Demand, Death of the Boombox and Hand Grenade.
Thu May 02, 2013 1:38 am
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sorry maybe i didnt word that right, or maybe the right person with knowledge hasnt answered
i mean why isnt the track part of the Official album , as a whole piece type deal, seems like it would fit in Officially and not just as a bonus/free cut
ya know what i mean?
Thu May 02, 2013 10:27 am
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Ah yes, it's on the CD and not on the digital version. Sorry, I mixed that up.
There are a few songs that were left off the final *official* version of the album. The reason why Twelve Percenters didn't make the final cut is because we were trying to keep the album around 45-50 minutes long. It wasn't fitting in with the arrangement that we thought worked best. Also, since most of the topics on that song are addressed elsewhere on the album, it just seemed like it might best to use as a bonus cut or promo release.
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Holiday Overview
- Day walks from stunning village bases, including Evisa and Porto
- Two night stay in the charming cliff top village of Piana
- Explore mist-veiled mountains and secluded Mediterranean coves
- Option to hike to the rocky peak of Capo d`Ortu (1294m)
This excellent, and fully guided, Corsican walking holiday showcases Corsica's rich natural treasures; from the mist-veiled mountainous terrain beneath the peak of Paglia Orba (2525m), down to the stunning natural stone towers and cool blue Mediterranean waters of the Gulf of Porto. We explore this rarely visited area from four unique and beautiful village bases, walking some of the best sections of Corsica's famous Mare a Mare (sea to sea) walking route. Our first two nights accommodation are at the beautiful seasonal ski station of Castel di Vergio and from here we walk in the rugged Golu Valley, following a straightforward section of the world famous GR20 route. Heading west, we then hike across the Col di Vergio to the famously picturesque village of Evisa and spend two nights there, with a day walk through the mediterranean maquis to the atmospheric abandoned hamlet of Tassu. We continue, hiking an age-old path that takes us down to the vibrant marina at Porto, with its rocky beach and photogenic pink granite coastal outcrops. We end our walking week exploring the coastal paths and herb-scented trails around the delightful village of Piana. Sea eagles, cormorants and gulls frequent the cliffs and the translucent water is home to rich marine life. With a coast line decorated with offshore islets, secluded coves and pink granite pillars emerging out of the cobalt blue waters, it is not hard to see why the area has been awarded 'World Beauty' status by UNESCO. We end our holiday on a high with an optional walk to the top of Capo d'Orto, the second highest summit of the Calenche de Piana. From the top we have a fantastic view out across the intriguing geological rock formations to the gulf beyond. This holiday is a real opportunity to explore a beautiful and seldom visited part of this Mediterranean gem.
Is this holiday for you?
This is a relaxing walking holiday, very different to our 2-week GR20 Corsica trekking holiday. Starting out in the mountains and making our way gradually down to the sea, this trip offers walks of only moderate length and difficulty. On average, we walk for just 4 or 5 hours each day on good trails and there are no really big climbs. On top of this, several of the walks are optional and you can choose to do them - or not. Adding to the relaxation factor, is our choice of comfortable hotels and guesthouses throughout.
Brief ItineraryView in full
- Meet at the group hotel in Castel di Vergio. A single timed transfer from Ajaccio Airport is provided.
- A day walk in the Golu Valley on a section of the GR20.
- Over the Col di Vergio (1400m) to the village of Evisa (830m).
- Day walk to Tassu and Marignana.
- Descend from Evisa via Oto to the Gulf of Porto.
- Walk to the cliff-side village of Piana.
- Hike to the summit of Capu d'Ortu (1295m) or relax and explore from Piana.
- Departure day. A single timed transfer to Ajaccio Airport in provided.
Tour dates and prices
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|Sun 23 Jul - Sun 30 Jul
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|Sun 10 Sep - Sun 17 Sep
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Flights SHOULD NOT be booked until you have received your booking confirmation and the departure is showing 'Guaranteed to Run' or 'Limited'.
If flying from the UK Easyjet will be the best low cost airline offering flights to Ajaccio. Easyjet who have flights from London Gatwick.
If you would prefer to book a 'flight inclusive package' using scheduled airlines from the UK please contact our flights department for a quote. Whilst flight prices are likely to be more expensive you will benefit from full financial protection.
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Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
The Route
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Holiday Itinerary
Meet at the group hotel in Castel di Vergio. A single timed transfer from Ajaccio Airport is provided.
Arriving in Ajaccio, KE Land Only package services begin with the transfer to our overnight accommodation in Castel di Vergio. We meet our guide and set off on the drive along the coast road to Sagone, where we head inland and up into the mountains. A rugged and winding road leads into the very core of the island. After a 2-hour journey, we arrive at our welcoming mountain hotel, close to the Col di Vergio, the highest road pass on the island. Having checked in at our hotel, which provides a base for skiing during the winter, we can take it easy, enjoying a drink on the terrace or take a stroll in the woods.
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A day walk in the Golu Valley on a section of the GR20.
To give us a flavour of Corsica's wild places, we have a day-hike into the Golu Valley, walking direct from our hotel on a section of the GR20. The first couple of kilometres takes us through silver birch woodland and then downhill to cross a mountain torrent in a valley of bewitching beauty. Heading upstream, now on the left bank of the 'Golu', we should look out for the sitelle, Corsica's emblematic little nuthatch that runs up and down the trunks of the pine trees with a frenzied enthusiasm. We arrive at a series of rockpools, 6 beautiful pools that form a tumbling and cascading waterfall. We can take our pick, settle on the poolside slabs for a spot of sun bathing or even take a dip. The valley leads up to the volcanic massif of the Paglia-Orba. The higher we go, the valley has a more alpine feel and on our way back, we will call in at the basic cabin of Radule, whose goat herding proprietor sells drinks and cheese. We spend a second night at Castel di Vergio.
Accommodation Hotel
Ascent 530m
Distance 13km
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Descent 530m
Time 4 - 5 hours walking
Over the Col di Vergio (1400m) to the village of Evisa (830m).
Today's walk takes us through the vast Corsican pine forest of the Val-du-Niellu. We start out with the short ascent to the famous pass of the Col di Vergio (1400m) which marks the division between the two departments – Haute Corse and Corse du Sud - and has a forbidding statue of Jesus. Crossing into Southern Corsica, we head downhill through stands of tall and straight laricio pine trees, which were exploited by the Romans for boat building. The trail winds through the forest and past the 'piscine naturelle', a giant rock-pool and swimming spot. Descending, the pine trees give way to chestnut woodland and we follow a trail which takes us directly into the village of Evisa. At an elevation of 830 metres, Evisa is one of Corsica's most attractive villages and is known locally as the 'pearl of the mountains'. Famous for its chestnut products, this is the place to taste specialities such as ice cream 'a la chataigne' or a local chestnut beer called Pietra.
Accommodation Hotel
Ascent 440m
Distance 13km
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Descent 970m
Time 4 - 5 hours walking
Day walk to Tassu and Marignana.
Today we walk village-to-village through the luxuriant and distinctly Corsican type of vegetation, that cloaks many hillsides and is known as 'maquis'. It is a mix of oak, cistus, the strawberry tree, the curry plant and tree heather. Our hike takes us to the forgotten hamlet of Tassu, which is a treasure to explore, with its old terracing, small church and stone houses slowly being buried by encroaching ivy. Arriving at the village of Marignana, directly across the valley from Evisa, we can enjoy a coffee in the village gite, before looping back around the valley to our hotel in Evisa. A lovely walk which offers an insight into rural village life.
Accommodation Hotel
Ascent 800m
Distance 17km
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Descent 800m
Time 4 - 5 hours walking
Descend from Evisa via Oto to the Gulf of Porto.
From Evisa, an age-old path descends through the Spelunca Gorge. Once the main route between Evisa and Ota, it is well-graded and zig-zags back and forth as we drop into the depths of the gorge. Reaching the bed of the gorge, we find an old Genoise bridge 'le Pont de Zaglia', at a confluence of rivers The river pools here are very alluring and we can stop for a swim and a bit of sun bathing. Then, we continue along a riverside path, more or less on the flat, stopping for our picnic lunch before making the final climb to the village of Ota. Ota is a stunning little village that couples mountain architecture with a more Mediterranean flora. Shockingly red bougainvillea, as well as lemon and fig trees all add to the colour. From Ota, we have views of a succession of high mountains that give way to the sea. Leaving the village, we head for the coast and the rose-coloured granite sea cliffs. The vegetation is now more profuse, with fragrant flowers and herbs such as lavender, pale pink cistus and rock sedum - plants that thrive in the Mediterranean heat. Arriving at the Gulf of Porto, there is a kaleidoscope of colour - red cliffs, blue sea and the bold Genoise tower. Checking in at hotel alongside the marina, there is plenty of time to head down to the beach for a plunge in the Med.
Accommodation Hotel
Ascent 750m
Distance 17km
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Descent 1640m
Time 5 hours walking
Walk to the cliff-side village of Piana.
The walk today is fairly short, but uphill. Leaving Porto, we cross a bridge that connects the marina to the harbour and plod across the beach with its large pebbles. We then take a path that is just above sea level and provides us with great views of the clear, blue sea, the indented coastline and its little creeks. The trail meets the coast road on several occasions and we cut up through the 'maquis' to arrive in an area known as 'les Calanques'. Here, we are surrounded by incredible granite needles, the rock formations eroded into tortured shapes and sculpted by wind and sand into wild formations. The sea cliffs in this area are dotted with maritime pine trees and the views are just spectacular. Our overnight stop is in the village of Piana, which has been given 'World Beauty' status by UNESCO. It also one of the group of villages, known as, 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de France'. With its small white houses, church, colourful mountains and the sea as a backdrop, it's dazzling. If you haven't had enough walking today, a secret path heads off from the village outskirts and drops down steeply to a small secluded cove 'Ficajola'. This is a lovely place for a rewarding early evening swim. It's a short, steep walk back up to the village for a well earned dinner.
Accommodation Hotel
Ascent 950m
Distance 10km
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Descent 500m
Time 4 hours walking
Hike to the summit of Capu d'Ortu (1295m) or relax and explore from Piana.
There is another opportunity to take it easy today. Or, you can take an optional hike, such as the one that leads to the top of the rocky peak of Capu d'Ortu, the second highest summit of the Calenche de Piana. Rising above the 'Calanques' and overlooking the sea, this 1294 metre summit provides a great objective for a day-walk and the views from the top, down over the gulf are exceptional. The route leads on sandy trails amongst red granite rocks, with glimpses of the Gulf of Porto and lots of opportunities for photo stops. We return to spend a second night at the hotel in Piana.
Accommodation Hotel
Ascent 750m
Distance 12km
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Descent 750m
Time 4 - 5 hours walking
Departure day. A single timed transfer to Ajaccio Airport in provided.
KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. There is a group transfer to the airport in Ajaccio.
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Holiday Information
Holiday Information
What's included
- An experienced professional leader
- Single timed group transfers from and to Ajaccio Airport
- All road transfers detailed in the itinerary
- All accommodation as described
- Meals as described in the meal plan
- Vehicle support and baggage transfer
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers (other than group transfers)
- Some meals as described in the meal plan
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc.
Meal plan
This has been done to give you the option to make your own arrangements and to introduce some variety. Your leader will purchase food items in village shops to make up a picnic lunch each day. You might wish to take some trail food or snacks with you from home. Some snack items and chocolate can be purchased locally.
Joining Arrangements & Transfers
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A Typical Day
Group Leader & Support Staff
Spending Money
Guidance on Tipping
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.
This holiday does not involve any significant ascent to altitude and we would not expect any altitude issues with this trip.
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. In general you should pack for warm or hot and sunny weather, but for the mountain hikes you must come prepared with the normal mountain safety clothing (waterproofs, hat and gloves) which you may or may not use.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Trainers or sandals
Trekking trousers
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers
Wicking baselayer shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts (at least one with long sleeves and collar for sun protection)
Fleece jumper or jacket
Waterproof jacket
Warm hat
Gloves or mittens
Daypack (approx 25-30ltr)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Sun protection (including for lips)
Water bottles x 2 (1 Litre)
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
Tupperware lunch box or sandwich bags for packed lunches.
Basic First Aid Kit. Including: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, Insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles
Spare laces
Beach towel
Travel clothes
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
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.
Visa Europe
UK and USA passport holders do not require a visa.
Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations. UK residents should obtain a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This entitles you to state provided medical treatment, but is not a substitute for medical travel insurance which is still vital when travelling overseas.
The unit of currency in Europe is the Euro.
Electricity Supply & Plug
We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at:
Preparing For Your Trip
Know before you go
As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices 'Know before you go' campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas, and we recommend that all KE travellers take a look at the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination on the official FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov for essential travel advice and tips.
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.
- Corsica. Lonely Planet Corsica. Insight Guide Corsica Walking Guide. Bergverlag Rother GMBH
The French IGN (Institut Geographique National) 1:25,000
Sheet: 4150 OT
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- Max group size: 15
- 6 days trekking
- Max. altitude - 1500m
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- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners
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There's plenty to appreciate in Stella and James Brown's front yard, but it isn't the fountain, or the wind chimes or the angel turning heads here.
It's the two century plants that now tower over their driveway.
"Started out just about like that," Stella Brown gestured. "It just kept shooting up. Looked like a pole up there or something. And then the arms started coming out of it. "
More common in southern states and other hot climates, the century plant flowers just once near the end of its life.
Stella Brown's grandmother brought one back from a trip to Texas in the early '60s.
Her aunt passed one along about ten years ago. This is the first time the Browns have seen a century plant bloom at their Bedford County home, and they've marveled at how fast it's grown.
"It's only been about three weeks, four at the most," James Brown told us. "You wouldn't think something that tall would come out of that plant."
Located along Route 122 near Moneta, the plant is hard to miss, and many people have stopped at the Browns' home to get a closer look.
The plants that are blooming now will die soon, but the Browns have other century plants growing in the same area, and they're hoping that in a couple of years, they might see a repeat performance.


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Insurance premiums rising, become deal breakers
November 15, 2013
Skyrocketing flood insurance premiums have scuttled a few local real estate deals and have some property owners facing rate increases of several hundred percent as a 2012 federal law takes effect....
Super Storm Sandy: "Transparency is woefully lacking. We don't know where the money is. We know people have been approved for grants, but the money has not been distributed," said New Jersey Assemblywoman L. Grace Spencer, chair of the environment committee.
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We are bailing out all the Super Storm Sandy victims who had no insurance because the Democrats needed a new victim to bail out and they guilted the Repulicans to go along.
Of the 50 BILLION appoved for Sandy relief only 6 Billion has been spent. The Democrats set up one heck of a SLUSH fund for their voting block.
We will be hearing about mis-spent relief funds for years. Happens everytime the Dems get invovled with something like this. Make them feel good and we all pay the price.
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Insurance companies are not in the business of providing care, repair, or replacement of your home, car, boat, or life. They are in the business of making money for their shareholders. Period. And they've convinced us and the government that it's necessary. I carry insurance only because I'm required to by law. I don't expect it, or anyone else to bail me out if there's a flood, a tornado, a derecho, earthquake, or any other catastrophe.
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Here is a Thanksgiving Sampling of the Hypocrisy of Congressman Bill Johnson, using govtrack.us I discovered that he voted for the original act in 2012. He also voted for amendments that will increase regulations in unrelated attachments. He claims that he voted for an amendment to delay the implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. If so, I would like to know which one because I unable to find any that survived the assignments to committees. Lies and hypocrisy seem to be the congressman's code word. As our friend hockeypuck would say...there is no cure.
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One person's opinion: If I own a boat, I get boat insurance; same for a car and a house; even life.
If I lived in a flood plain; I definitely would buy flood insurance. FEMA will not help at all.
For those who continue to have property near the rivers in the USA; homes or businesses; you know, and I know, you will be flooded more than once.
The choice is yours....remain or move.
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Insurance needs to be regulated? Are you serious? It's one of the most regulated things in this country. Nothing can be done without approval from a state commissioner. You are obviously clueless.
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We should have Obamainsurance proposed! The govt could take over the insurance market totally. If you like your current plan you can keep it. But, you'll get a cheaper and better policy through the Obamainsurance market place website: insurance.gov. If you have lower income, it will be subsidized but the govt will FORCE all people who don't live in flood plains to buy flood insurance.
It's BRILLIANT!!
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Insurance,of all kinds, is nothing but a big racket and needs to be regulated!
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I remember seeing an interview with a Sandy survivor. He complained that his insurance company was screwing him and only paying $7,000 on a totally destroyed house. It made good news that night but a follow-up found out that he and many other did not carry flood insurance.
If you are going to live in the flood plain Flood Insurance becomes very simple: If you buy flood insurance, you are betting that you will be flooded. If the insurance company writes you a flood insurance policy, they are betting that you will NOT BE FLOODED.
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Blame the feds entirely for this. They set the rates. They set the rules.
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Barack alone does not deserve this blame. Over 90% of the republican led house voted for it. And of course the insurance and bank lobbies led the charge on this bill. Another way both parties squeeze the middle class.
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these policies are outrageous and should be illegal.
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Hope and Change, baby!! How do you like Barack now?
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They announced a couple months ago that we would all be paying for Sandy and the east coast...also most have stopped paying for wind and hail....but theres another surprise coming with our auto insurance in late Dec. since they raised the liability in Ohio...like they said...unless we all pay with cash we are screwed.
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STOCKTON - Authorities recovered the remains of an apparent drowning victim Saturday after a passer-by found a man floating in McLeod Lake near the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel in downtown Stockton, police said.
Police responded to the area just south of the hotel and east of Stockton Ballpark at 12:37 p.m. The Stockton Fire Department also responded to the scene to remove the victim from the water, officers said.
The victim appeared to have been in the water for "a while" and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. He was described as a black man in his 30s, but his name was not released pending notification of family. The man appeared to be the victim of an accidental drowning, police said.
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- Feb 10:
- Your Olympic planner for Tuesday's action
- Olympic hockey medal winners
- Olympics: American J.R. Celski fourth in short track speedskating
- Olympics notebook: Halfpipe schedule changed after competitors complain
- Purdy: Sharks land in Sochi, settle into Olympics mode
- Olympics: Julia Mancuso wins bronze in Super Combined
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- Olympics: American J.R. Celski fourth in short track 1,500 meters
SOCHI, Russia -- Monique Lamoureux, Brianna Decker and Amanda Kessel all scored within 55 seconds in the first period as the United States romped to a 9-0 victory over Switzerland on Monday to all-but clinch a spot in the Olympic women's hockey semifinals.
It was the quickest three-goal sequence in Olympic history, with the latter two coming just eight seconds apart.
Kessel, Lamoureux and Kendall Coyne all scored twice for the Americans, and Molly Schaus made 10 saves in her Sochi debut. At 2-0, the U.S. is in position for a spot in the medal round regardless of what happens on Wednesday in the game against Canada, the marquee matchup of the round-robin.
Canada was scheduled to play Finland on Monday night in its last tuneup before the North American grudge match.


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Port Washington students collaborate on song
After months of practicing separately, students from Port Washington's Guggenheim Elementary School and Schreiber High School came together to sing a composition written just for them. The song's debut came Tuesday morning when the choir groups performed it for a packed auditorium of local fourth- and fifth-graders. Videojournalist: Tara Conry (April 30, 2013)


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- Richmond to relocate Hacienda tenants, seeks federal funding to cover costs
- Mar 28:
- Richmond Housing Authority problems festered while reports went unnoticed by city leaders
- Mar 19:
- Barnidge: Long way from a resolution to Richmond housing problems
- Mar 13:
- City Council moves to evacuate Richmond housing project, ignores warnings of fiscal danger
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- Richmond to explore new plan to fix blighted housing stock
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- Richmond leaders come under fire from residents of troubled housing complex
- Mar 4:
- Richmond to hire independent investigator to audit troubled housing agency
- Feb 28:
- City Hall flaps shake faith in Richmond's leaders
- Feb 27:
- Contra Costa Times editorial: Richmond move to fix housing authority long overdue
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- Richmond Housing Authority grilled over poor living conditions, mismanagement
RICHMOND -- City Manager Bill Lindsay announced a plan Thursday to deal with problems plaguing the city's housing authority, and Mayor Gayle McLaughlin called for an independent investigation in the wake of revelations that the agency ranks among the most troubled in the nation.
The announcements followed investigative news reports that alleged the Richmond Housing Authority is beset with mounting debt, misuse of funds by staff members, inadequate security and living conditions at its public housing units, and improperly authorized work contracts, among other problems.
Lindsay's plan, submitted to council members Thursday, includes immediate inspections of all units; surveys of tenants to determine their needs; exploring whether to switch security providers; and assessing whether to begin moving tenants out of the most dilapidated public housing structure, the Hacienda.
Lindsay wrote that more study will be needed in the coming months to determine whether to renovate Hacienda or demolish it. Long-term, Lindsay said the housing authority will pursue significant improvements to its housing complexes and provide tenants more housing options through the federal Section 8 voucher program.
"The short-term, medium-term, and long-term steps ... are a starting point and will continue to evolve," Lindsay wrote. "We believe, however, that they will be effective in identifying and meeting short-term tenant needs, and in dealing with the most deficient property (Hacienda)."
McLaughlin issued her own statement Thursday, thanking the news media for bringing the depth of the problems to light and calling for an investigation by a neutral party that would answer directly to the City Council.
"One of the priorities of my office will be to determine exactly what led to these problems and address them," McLaughlin wrote. "We know there are some very serious conditions that need rectifying and require immediate steps. We don't know the extent of the problems nor the systemic cause."
In a telephone interview Thursday, Lindsay said the housing authority is in debt to the city to the tune of about $7 million but has adopted a balanced budget of $26.2 million for this fiscal year, most of it provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which oversees the housing authority and has alleged widespread mismanagement by the Richmond agency.
HUD spokeswoman Gene Gibson said the city's agency is working with HUD to resolve the issues.
"There were problems in years past, but now that (the Richmond Housing Authority) and HUD are in the Public Housing Authority Recovery and Sustainability (PHARS) plan, RHA has been successfully providing the required documentation," Gibson wrote in an email Thursday.
Lindsay said every residential housing unit in all five housing authority properties "will be inspected beginning immediately, with this process to conclude within approximately one week."
"The basic purpose of the inspection will be to determine whether each unit is meeting a high standard for decent, safe and sanitary housing," Lindsay wrote.
In the telephone interview, Lindsay acknowledged misuse of funds and inappropriate awarding of contracts by housing authority officials but noted that the violations were several years ago.
Richmond's housing authority has scored among the worst in the nation for years, and Executive Director Tim Jones has come under fire.
While some council members have called for Jones' ouster, Lindsay is noncommittal.
"I haven't drawn conclusions yet (on Jones' future)," Lindsay said. "Step one is gathering information."
Lindsay dismissed questions raised in Center for Investigative Journalism reports about expensive meals charged by Jones to the housing authority, saying that "to be the best of my knowledge" they were appropriate business expenses.
Contact Robert Rogers at 510-262-2726.


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ST. LOUIS -- Facing elimination for the fourth time in 11 days, the Giants scripted a new motto: "Do everything you can to get home."
Thanks to Barry Zito, who contributed on the mound and at the plate, the Giants are going back to AT&T Park, and not just to pack up their belongings. Zito was spectacular Friday in a 5-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals that cut the Cardinals' lead in the National League Championship Series to 3-2.
"That was the goal coming in," said shortstop Brandon Crawford, who had a two-run single. "We wanted to get this series home and play another day together."
Zito clinched that goal with a performance he called the biggest of his career. The left-hander pitched 72/3 shutout innings in his most important start as a Giant, weathering an early storm to give the lineup a chance to jump on Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn.
The Giants scored four runs in the fourth inning to improve to 4-0 in elimination games. For the fourth time, there was a fiery speech, but this time Hunter Pence wasn't the only one playing the part of reverend. Several players stood up and urged the team to get the series back to San Francisco, where the Giants will start Ryan Vogelsong in Sunday's Game 6 and have Matt Cain waiting for a potential Game 7.
"They're our guys, and they're two of the best in the game," Pence said. "We're excited. Our backs are against the wall again, but we're not going to fold."
Nobody would have blamed Zito if he folded long ago. He hasn't lived up to a massive $126 million contract and was left off the 2010 postseason roster, but Zito never stopped eyeing a potential moment of redemption. Teammates laud Zito for his work ethic and ability to bounce back from rough stretches, of which there have been many.
On Friday, it was mostly smooth sailing.
Zito escaped an early jam when he got Lynn to hit into an inning-ending double play with the bases loaded in the second.
"We're hoping he'd either hit a fly ball deep or swing and miss," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said.
Lynn did neither, and the Giants took a collective sigh of relief.
"That gave us a little momentum," Crawford said. "Zito being able to pitch out of that was huge for us, and we were able to come back two innings later."
The fourth-inning four-spot started with singles from Marco Scutaro and Pablo Sandoval. With one out, Pence hit a chopper to the mound that looked like the start of a double play, but Lynn fired the ball off second base and into center field, allowing Scutaro to score.
As Pence stood on first base, Roberto Kelly, coaching first base for the first time since getting hit by a line drive last Saturday, leaned over.
"He said, 'That's the break we need,' " Pence said.
Crawford provided the back-breaker with the latest in a series of clutch hits for a young shortstop with a habit of coming through in big spots. Crawford scorched a run-scoring triple to get the Giants on the board in Game 5 of the NLDS; this time it was just a well-placed ground ball up the middle on a 3-2 pitch with the bases loaded that brought two runs home.
"Lynn needed to throw a strike," Crawford said. "He didn't have anywhere else to put me."
The position players have talked all postseason about getting a big early lead for their starters, but on this night they didn't feel that Zito needed much help.
"One run probably would have been enough with Zito pitching the way he did," Crawford said.
Zito felt otherwise, and on a night when he surprised nearly everyone outside the Giants clubhouse with his magnificent pitching, Zito surprised even his own manager with a perfect bunt down the third base line that scored Gregor Blanco and gave the Giants a 4-0 lead.
It was Zito's first career postseason hit and RBI, and the first bunt single of his entire career.
"I'm known for my Arabian horse gallop," Zito said, smiling. "I'm just not that fast. To bunt for a hit you've got to be perfect, and fortunately it was."
There was nothing lucky about the rest of Zito's night. He kept the Cardinals off balance, retiring 15 of 16 starting with Lynn's double-play grounder to short. When Daniel Descalso threatened to start a rally with a two-out single in the seventh, Zito threw an 85 mph fastball past Pete Kozma to get out of the inning.
Zito became the first Giants starter this postseason to come out for the eighth inning and was removed after two outs as the infielders ran to the mound to pat him on the chest. Zito gave up six hits, walked one, struck out six and threw 115 pitches, his most since Aug. 6, 2010, a span of 80 starts.
"I couldn't be happier for him," manager Bruce Bochy said. "He put on quite a show."
The win was the Giants' 13th straight in a game started by Zito and guaranteed a fifth elimination game for a team that looks very relaxed when backs are against the wall.
"Everyone counted us out four or five times this year already," said Vogelsong, the Game 6 starter. "It's not over until the last out is made."
For more on the Giants, see Alex Pavlovic's Giants Extra blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/Giants. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/AlexPavlovic.


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The January 29 issue of Palm Beach Society magazine features a cover story about Autism Speaks Co-founders Suzanne and Bob Wright. The Wrights will be honored by the American Ireland Fund on Thursday, February 11 with the Fund's Humanitarian of the Year award. They are receiving this award in honor of their dedication in creating worldwide awareness for the great needs of the global autism community.
For more details, see the cover and read the article on the Palm Beach Society's site.
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Communications Breakdowns in the Scientific Community - And How to Fix Them
Communications Breakdowns in the Scientific Community - And How to Fix Them
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A colleague shared with me today an opinion piece in The Scientist that got me thinking about physicians and their hectic lives.
The article delved into the communication breakdown that is occurring in the scientific community. Author David Rubenson cited several challenges, including staying up to date with the "deluge of articles coming from the growing number of print and on-line journals." With busy schedules and innumerable responsibilities and obligations, is the medical community taking the time to properly speak to each other about the very work and developments that can help strengthen patient health?
For physicians, this is a real struggle as their lives become increasingly complex. From significant amounts of paperwork to evolving administrative duties and increasing patient needs, physicians are busier than ever. Despite this increasing workload, physicians must strive to stay current on the latest medical knowledge and practice standards, including research on new treatments and medicines available to patients. Shockingly, one study found that a primary care physician would have to read 341 relevant medical journals and 7,287 monthly articles, equaling more than 627 reading hours per month, just to stay current on all medical literature. But who has time when you're treating patients?
This makes information from biopharmaceutical research companies a crucial source for physicians. Just a couple of ways that biopharmaceutical companies help physicians stay current on medical information while balancing heavy workloads:
- Engaging in-person dialogues with biopharmaceutical professionals about new drugs and treatments approved by the FDA. Through these discussions, physicians also learn about new uses of existing medicines, the latest clinical data, appropriate dosing, and emerging safety and risk information that could affect their decisions about appropriate patient care.
- Participating in research, including clinical trials. Physician participation is integral to the success of these trials, as they conduct the research, track patient progress, and may report the research in peer-reviewed journals.
With shrinking free time and information overload, dialogues with biopharmaceutical professionals continue to be an effective way for physicians to stay on top of the constantly evolving world of medicine. I encourage you to visit Partners for Healthy Dialogues to dig in deeper on this topic. PhRMA is a partner of this effort, along with several other groups, including physician organizations. It's a good source to help spread the word about the physician-biopharmaceutical collaborations and information exchanges that are currently under way to bring all of us better care.


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Sideways Might Not Be So Bad for Markets
"Sideways" was a hit 2004 movie about a troubled guy who loved wine.
Today's stock market also is sideways, but without the wine.
The S&P 500 did edge up to a new record on Friday, finishing at 1900.53, its first close ever above 1900. But the broad S&P is up only 2.8% since the year began. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite Index are even flatter for 2014, with the Dow up a tiny 0.18% and the Nasdaq up 0.22%.
It is rare for all three indexes to be up or down less than 3% this far into a new year. Before now, it had happened only twice, in 1980 and 2010, since the Nasdaq Composite's first full year in 1972, according to Bespoke Investment Group.
Both those years, like the current one, were times of economic anxiety. In 1980, investors faced stagflation. In 2010, the worries were similar to the current ones, focusing on U.S. and European prospects.
In each year, investors overcame their fears. The Dow rose 15% in 1980 and 11% in 2010. Today, despite concerns about sluggish U.S. and European growth and excessive borrowing and real-estate development in China, investors seem to be shrugging off their worries and buying stocks again.
Last week, the Dow managed a 0.70% gain, its best week since May 2. It finished at 16606.27, barely ahead for 2014 but just 0.65% from the record 16715.44 hit May 13.
"A sideways pattern on a chart is not a horrible thing after last year's 32% increase" in the S&P 500, said Michael Farr, president of Farr, Miller & Washington, which oversees $1.1 billion in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Farr worries that stocks aren't cheap after more than doubling in value since 2009. But he sees little sign either of an end to the U.S. recovery or of an inflation problem that would force the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy suddenly.
"I think the market is expensive," he said, "but I don't think it is stopping" its gains. He thinks stocks could drift mildly higher this year, giving corporate earnings a chance to catch up with last year's stock gains, making stocks less expensive.
Currently, the S&P 500 trades at 25 times its companies' average earnings for the past 10 years, according to widely followed data from Nobel-prize-winning Yale economist Robert Shiller. That is expensive, well above the historical average of about 16, but still below the excessive highs of 2007 and 2000.
One index that has been worrying investors is the Russell 2000 small-stock index, which has fallen 6.8% since its March 4 record. But even it is down only 3.2% since the year began.
More important, almost every other important stock category is showing gains, said Doug Ramsey, chief investment officer at Leuthold Group, which manages $1.6 billion in Minneapolis.
Normally, Mr. Ramsey says, individual stock groups such as transportation stocks, financials and utilities turn down before broader indexes such as the Dow and the S&P. That hasn't happened yet.
"As long as you are making new highs that are fairly broadly confirmed by leading groups, such as cyclical stocks, utilities, etc., we are probably destined to make even higher highs," Mr. Ramsey said. "It still looks like a very broad market," with few stock groups weakening, he said.
Mr. Ramsey said he wouldn't be surprised to see a dip, say 6% to 8%, over the summer; summer often features such a pullback. But he thinks it would be temporary.
High stock prices and the uncertain economy still have many investors worried, which helps explain why stocks are having so much trouble moving higher.
Money managers also are nervous about the likelihood that the Fed will start gradually raising its benchmark overnight interest rate as soon as mid-2015. While that is some time away, it is a reminder that the Fed is steadily becoming less friendly.
But market interest rates today still are much lower than most analysts had predicted, meaning bonds offer an unappetizing alternative to stocks. Many people still are afraid to miss out on future stock gains, which has helped prevent big declines.
John Kosar of Asbury Research in Schaumburg, Ill., is watching for signs that stocks are running out of steam, but so far he isn't finding them. Instead, he told clients Friday, three indicators suggest stocks could move higher, at least in the next few weeks.
First, computer-chip stocks, which had been trending down since early April, are rebounding. Because computer chips are basic components for technology products, gains for these stocks can precede broader tech-stock gains, Mr. Kosar said.
"Semiconductors typically lead technology and technology typically leads the U.S. broad market," he told clients.
In addition, investors are moving money to an exchange-traded fund tracking big Nasdaq stocks, also suggesting a tech recovery. And the S&P 500's monthly rate of change has turned positive, suggesting acceleration in the broad market.
As long as indicators like these stay strong, Mr. Kosar said, markets can head higher.
On top of all this, the economic news is improving.
An updated calculation of first-quarter U.S. economic growth is due Thursday, and Capital Economics warned on Friday that it could show a 0.6% contraction. But the research firm said other data suggest the economy is already rebounding. On Friday came news of a recovery in new-home sales. This week's reports on durable-goods orders and personal spending also could be upbeat, Capital Economics forecast.