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David Haycock setup iSmart Consumer Solutions from a bedroom in January 2007. The company received 50 customer enquiries on its first day of trading.
David setup iSmart Consumer Solutions from a bedroom in January 2007. The company received 50 customer enquiries on its first day of trading. Today, iSmart employs around 220 staff, in an office much bigger than a bedroom, and David estimates that his company has helped around 120,000 customers recoup up to £70million from their banks so far. He estimates that this could reach £200m over the next few years.
It's an issue that David feels very strongly about, as his company started from his own battle with the banks when he was a student at University: "The banks have driven consumers to the point where they have just binged on credit for ten years, and that's what's caused this massive debt problem we have now.
"Through sheer greed and the publics attitude towards credit, the banks have pushed it all into a place where it's going to take a very long time to unwind itself. You're not a customer to a bank anymore, you're more of a slave."
"Even people who were prudent are paying back these mistakes through higher taxes from bank bailouts"
"What we're doing is quickly forcing the issue where, instead of the customer having to pay off their debts slowly, it's the bank that's paying," he says. "They're paying off some of the debts with the refunds that we're helping our clients win back from them.
"The customer is king, and we need to fight this on their behalf – they don't know about the amounts of money that the banks might owe them' One of our customers received £22000 from Barclaycard for mis-sold PPI claim. "
The most common issue that iSmart deals with is payment protection insurance (PPI) policies on bank loans, credit cards, and other types of finance offered by banks. The policy is designed to cover your monthly payments should you be unable to meet them, for example, if you are made redundant, or are involved in an accident and unable to work.
A lot of consumers will have been mis-sold these PPI policies, having been mis-led and pressured by banks to purchase them. David says: "If you take out a £5000 loan, the banks will say to you, 'Well what are you going to do if you're out of work?' So they'll tell you to take out PPI, and if you say you don't want it, they'll tell you that it might affect your application if you don't. So the policies were just forced on people.
PPI policies can prove to be very expensive, with most policies costing around 25 per cent of the original borrowed amount, plus interest was charged on top. By pursuing a mis-sold PPI case against the banks, an average customer can expect to claim back up to £3000.
David estimates that iSmart currently receives several thousand enquiries relating to PPI claims every week, and he expects that figure to increase even further in 2011. He says: "As people claim their money back, they'll tell their family and friends about it, who will then pursue their own claims, and it will just perpetuate from there."
When it comes to laying responsibility for UK consumers' debt problems, David knows exactly who is, in his mind, at fault. "They [head of banks] are paying out several billion pounds worth of bonuses to bankers, which would clear all the debts of the clients who they've ripped off. Those bonuses would cover all of their current liabilities. The cash machine cannot stop.
"They've now gone to court over the PPI claims, to try and slow the process down, so they can limit their liabilities and pay their executives masses and masses of money."
There was a time when you needed to wear a smart suit and polish your shoes to visit the bank manager for a mortgage. Dealing with a bank now, you still need to wear a suit, a suit of armour.
That's where iSmart comes in – helping people overcome the fear of complaining to their bank or credit card providers.
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Varsity Letter: District 10 playoffs off to fast start
It's difficult to imagine how the opening day of the District 10 basketball playoffs could have gone better for Erie County teams and their fans.
Four Erie County boys teams played in the D-10 Class AAA quarterfinals Wednesday, and all four won. Those results guaranteed that the semifinal round will be an all-Erie affair and that three Erie County teams will advance to the PIAA playoffs.
Wednesday's games had two distinctly different styles. In the early games, Strong Vincent raced to a big early lead on the way to a 32-point win over Meadville, and General McLane used a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter to claim a 15-point victory over Farrell.
The two late games had more dramatic finishes. Girard and East made impressive comebacks to pull out narrow victories.
The YellowJackets fell behind Sharon early and eventually went ahead on Joe Dunn's layup in the final seconds.
East faced an early deficit against favored Hickory and then played the Hornets close for most of the way before the Warriors went ahead late on an unusual play. A Hickory player was called for basket interference on Melvyn Henderson's attempted layup in the closing seconds. It proved to be the winning basket.
If these games are indicative of the action that is ahead this weekend and during the rest of the playoffs, this will be an exciting couple weeks.
The Class AAA semifinalists will take a few days off while the other seven classes begin their tournaments this weekend.
The Class A and Class AA boys open action tonight. The Class AAAA boys playoffs, and all four girls classes tip off Saturday. A total of 19 games will be played over the next two days.
The Erie Times-News and GoErie.com will provide plenty of D-10 coverage over the next few days. Today's Varsity print edition features the District 10 Playoff Primer. Tom Reisenweber breaks down each class, shares players to watch and predicts the winner of each game in each round.
Plus, fans can read previews for tonight's six games.
Follow the District 10 playoffs today and Saturday on the Playoff Central blog on the Varsity blog. Tom Reisenweber will provide updates throughout each day's games.
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It would be an understatement to say that Hewlett-Packard is going
through a rough patch. In the last reportedly quarterly earnings, the
company had announced 7 percent year-on year fall in its profits.
Though most part of this loss was accredited to the $8.8 billion
write-down that the company took for the Autonomy acquisition, but even
in the PCs and laptops space things are not looking rosy for HP.
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bid to change that, HP is now trying to make a comeback of sorts in the
mobile devices segment. As per news reports in ReadWrite, HP is
currently working on Android tablet, which will run on NVIDIA's Tegra 4
According to The Verge, HP has been working on this
tablet since Thanksgiving last year and it should be out soon but no
further details of this tablet are available as of now.
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this news of HP now looking at offering Android-based software come as a
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for $1.2 billion in an all-cash deal. HP had also released WebOS based
tablets (a 9.7-inch TouchPad tablet) and smartphones but failed to make
any impact in the market. It then ditched the mobile business
altogether. Now, it appears to have changed its mind and is giving
android a second look.
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As the saying goes "time flies when you're having fun" and, with that in mind, the Ottawa Blues Society (OBS) was proud to present the fifth Great Canadian Polar Bear Blues Showcase on January 28, 2016 as part of the International Blues Challenge (IBC) festivities in Memphis, Tennessee.
This annual get-together of the Canadian crowd, as well as blues fans from all around the world, was once again held at the Kooky Canuck on South 2nd Street. Our thanks go to owner Shawn Danko, general manager Terry Trim and the entire staff, for making this event possible and for making everyone feel at home. My favourite this year was the Maple Bacon Burger so, if you are in Memphis, make sure to check it out.
The purpose of the showcase is to provide the Canadian entries in the IBC with another opportunity to play and gain additional exposure while in Memphis, and to show the world blues community the level of talent coming from Canada. It also serves as a great opportunity for all the Canadians attending the IBC, musicians and fans alike, to get together in one venue.
The line-up included 17 Canadian entrants in the IBC consisting of 10 bands and 6 solo/duo acts as well as 1 youth act representing 12 Canadian blues societies and affiliate organizations as follows:
This was an exceptional year for the Canadian entries with 9 acts advancing to the semi-finals and especially for Montreal's Paul Deslauriers Band who went to the finals where they were awarded second place honours in the band category.
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If you check the schedule, you will find that Charlie A'Court is playing at Orpheum Juke on Wednesday January 27 at 8:00pm and Thursday January 28 at 7:00pm, and Mark Green Band plays at Wet Willie's on Wednesday January 27 at 9:40pm and Thursday January 28 at 6:10pm.
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Right after the event our Beat The Winter Blues starts featuring The Mellotones, Joe Murphy, Charlie A'Court, and The Mark Green Band.
Meeting begins at 6 PM followed by music at 9PM!
In recognition of his immeasurable impact on the Blues and music scene in the Maritimes and across Canada, the East Coast Blues Society presented Matt Minglewood with an Honorary Lifetime Membership in the East Coast Blues Society. The presentation was made Friday evening at the 9th annual edition of the Dutch Mason Blues Festival held in Truro, Nova Scotia from August 9th-11th, after a particularly spirited and emotional set by Minglewood.
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It can be hard for parents to stay on top of all the technology at their children's fingertips, and that's why teachers in South Portland held a forum on "Digital Citizenship" Monday night.
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PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Two teenagers went before a judge Friday to face charges for a South Portland shooting and stabbing.
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A simple Cranberry Sauce with a touch of orange and ginger. Recipe can easily be halved.
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- 473.18 ml orange juice
- 2 (680.38 g) bag fresh cranberries
- 4.92 ml ground ginger
- 473.18 ml sugar
- 1 orange, zest of
- 236.59 ml walnuts
- Combine orange juice, cranberries and ground ginger in a pot and bring to a simmer. Let mixture cook for approximately 10 minutes until berries pop.
- Turn off the heat. Add sugar, orange zest and walnuts to mixture.
- Stir until sugar dissolves completely. (the trick is adding the sugar after the cranberries have poppep so the skins don't get tough.).
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State pumps additional dollars into long-range transportation plan
Increased gasoline taxes and driver and vehicle fees will fuel a 50 percent increase in funding for state highway, bridge and transit improvements over the next dozen years.
A new long-range transportation plan adopted by the State Transportation Commission on Thursday anticipates $63.2 billion for improvements statewide through 2026. That's up from $41.6 billion anticipated in the last plan update two years ago.
Priority projects in the new long-range plan include Interchange Road improvements, improvements to the northern intersection of Routes 19 and 97 in Waterford and replacement of Meadville's Mead Avenue Bridge.
The plan additionally anticipates funding for backlogged bridge and paving projects, said Jim Carroll, spokesman for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in northwestern Pennsylvania.
"It really opens the door to catching up on projects that we haven't been able to address, and includes not only maintenance and repairs but many road and bridge improvements," Carroll said.
Interchange and Zimmerly roads will be widened to ease congestion near the Millcreek Mall. The $12 million to $14 million project additionally will include a center turning lane on the Interstate 79 bridge, a right-turn lane for eastbound traffic entering Route 99, and a new bridge over Walnut Creek west of the interstate.
Construction is scheduled for 2016 and 2017.
The plan also lists improvements to the northern intersection of Routes 19 and 97 in Waterford as a priority project, for completion by September 2018. Options to improve the intersection include a second roundabout. The region's first roundabout is under construction at the southern intersection of the two roads, in Waterford Township.
Replacement of the Mead Avenue Bridge is another priority in the new long-range transportation plan. The bridge connects downtown Meadville with Vernon Township but has been closed since March 2007 due to deterioration and safety concerns.
Other priority projects include Bayfront Parkway restoration and improvements to Route 5 in Erie and west Erie County, Route 20 in east Erie County, and Sterrettania Road between Interstate 90 and Grubb Road.
Transit priorities include new buses, parts and equipment for the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority and a new storage facility and vehicles for the Crawford Area Transit Authority.
The Erie Metropolitan Planning Organization and counterparts across the state worked with PennDOT to update the 12-year plan. It will be submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration for approval.
Highway funds are distributed statewide using a formula that considers population, lane miles and vehicle miles traveled. Bridge funds are distributed based on the condition of each region's bridges.
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2007 Ford Focus ZXW SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
I had a Escort wagon with 120,000 then I got a 2001 Focus wagon it had some problems.I was hit drivers side and the car came through for me I survived!Built Ford Tuff!So I searched and bought a 2007 left over wagon.I wish Ford did not stop making the wagons as I can fit two teenagers, and 3 dogs in it.It is the best car for the buck and mileage!
The car is tuff it now has 172,000 miles on it and it is always there for me.
Just tires,
oil changes, battery and give it loving care.
My children just started driving and we just bought a used 2007 Focus, it survived a rear end collision!
Now I am off to buy another Focus!
I upgraded the tires to Michelin or Perrillis at different times and they are the best in rain or snow.
The car needs an upgraded sound system.
I find the Focus wagon to be just about the right size for all my needs. It can carry 5 passengers, though the back seat might be a little cramped for large people. With the back seat folded down, it can carry a surprisely big load. It handles nicely in all traffic situations. It has plenty of get-up and go. Merging into expressway traffic is no problem at all. At highway speeds (I tend to have a heavy foot) I average about 32mpg.
I guess my favorite feature is the amount of room in the back with the back seat folded down. I also like the remote locks. To me the darn car just looks very good. I like its looks better than the sedan's. Ford should have advertised it more. It's just the right size for a couple of retirees.
I think it could use more and handier storage space for the usual kind of stuff you keep in your car: maps, change, bottles of cleaner, tissues, etc. I think Ford has made a bad mistake in not advertising this version of the Focus very much and in discontinuing its production.
I needed an economical, dependable, third car with a rack for my longboards. It has exceded all of my expectations. I have put 5,300 miles on it in 3 months. I modified a set of INNO racks and they work great. The Focus carries a ton of stuff, 2 9 foot plus boards on top, is very fun to drive, and gets decent gas mileage (25 to 30 mpg with the PZEV). I did not expect such a versatile vehicle. Ford should consider making an "Outback" style car based on the Focus. Unfortunately, this model is discontinued. Great cheap surf car for solo trips! Excellent commuter and general purpose vehicle. Amazingly quick and agile. Highly recommend.
Driving fun, rack, room in back, European feel and controls (kooky as they may be), side air bags, decent stereo, price! Past experience with Tracers and Escorts leave me to expect excellent reliability.
I think Ford should improve it, not eliminate it. I would pay for better seats (like my Mazda 6s had.) Better gas mileage, a bit more backseat room. Better seat fabric. 2008 Techie toys seem lame to me. There is a big potential demand for basic sport/utility wagons if packaged and marketed right.
The Focus ST is more than the sum of its parts. The good; 0-60 in under 8 seconds. Effortless commuting & cruising. Superb handling with a Progress 22MM rear bar and Goodyear F1 GS-D3 tires to replace the mediocre Pirellis. Rich, communicative feedback from the tight, responsive steering. Very responsive, torquey 2.3L engine. Comfortable on 6+ hour trips. Seats 4 full size adults comfortably. Slick shifting 5 speed manual with a light, smooth clutch. Huge trunk that gets bigger by folding seats. Comfortable, upright seating position. The bad; interior rattles & squeaks. Indifferent fit & finish, huge panel gaps. Below average fuel economy for the performance. 26 MPG w/73% hwy.
FUN to drive. Powerful A/C and heat. Radio plays MP3s. Comfortable, supportive seats. Tilt and telescope wheel. Standard 4-disk anti-lock brakes on the ST. Distinctive red accented charcoal interior. Very easy to get in and out.
Should come with more sport-oriented tires. Tires make or break this car, but that is easily fixed. Close up the panel gaps. Fix the rattles and squeaks. No new car should do that. Fix the rear-suspension thumping over pavement breaks. Add a limited slip differential to the option list.
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Board stolen - need something new
Well yesterday my board/bindings were stolen from my storage unit in my building. Cops are "looking for them" but I realize they are long gone - but it could be way worse.
Anyway, I need a replacement board/ bindings. I was riding a Lib TRS with Burton Cartels and I liked it fine. (I havent owned a wide range of boards but have been boarding for about 7 years and would say I am intermediate to advanced.) I had owned them for a couple years (maybe they were both '09 models). But I figured I would ask for your suggestions as to what new things were out their in my 3 year buying hiatus. I am 6 ft, 180 lbs, and wear a size 11.5 boot but I have the Solomon F22's so the footprint is reduced.
I really only ride pow and groomers. Ill hit a jump here and there but never go into the park for rails, etc. I have been looking at Yes. and Jones but I assume the collective knowledge here can turn me on to a few things I have overlooked. So what do you have for me?
I've got a 2010 Burton Joystick 154 with 2010 Burton Exiles (M) for sale.
As long as you're in the continental USA, I can ship you the entire setup for $200.
The boots should fit into the bindings, I have a 10.5 Kaiju and those fit perfectly into the Exiles. I let a friend borrow them two years ago for a day, and he ran size 13 boots in them. Although he had the straps maxed out, they still fit ha.
The board is really fun, and it seems like what you're looking for. I'm a camber kid, but brought this out when there was new snow at Northstar, since the rocker profile allows for better float. duh.
But I still liked riding this thing on groomers and on non-pow days/in the park. The one thing I hate about rockered decks is that they feel so loose, especially coming off a bigger jump or railing a turn, I'd always wash out. With the Joystick however, it's a stiffer, damper deck than the other rockered decks I've had/ridden and I really really enjoy it. Crushes pow, but is still extremely stable when riding around the mountain.
PM me if you are interested.
That sounds like a good deal!
If you liked the trs with cartels, maybe check out some of the following:
Jones mountain twin (or Flagship if you want a directional board)
Yes Great Dudes (or PYL if you want a stiffer, bigger-line board)
Lib Tech TRS (it's still a great board!)
Capita BSOD (I went from a Gnu Riders Choice [which is similar to the TRS] to this board)
Ride Berserker or HiLife UL (same shape, different price points)
Union Force or Atlas
Burton Cartel or Malavita
Rome Targa or 390 Boss
Plus a bunch more!
There's also:
Flow Rush
GNU Billy Goat
too many choices these days... :dunno:
What about bindings? Are the new cartels with re:flex much better than the ones without?
And thank you for all of the replies :)
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The Galena High boys basketball team couldn't sustain its level of play in the second half in a 63-56 loss at Bishop Gorman on Saturday in Las Vegas.
Galena jumped out to a 17-8 lead after one quarter and led 38-29 at halftime. But the Grizzlies were outscored 34-18 in the second half. Galena still led 47-46 going into the fourth quarter before being outscored 18-10 in the final period.
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South Africa: A Journey of Discovery17 days Nature & Wildlife
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Handpicked hotels
Sightseeing with local guides
Private transportation
Personalized flight options
Tour group size: 10 - 26 travelers
Tour pace: You will walk for about 1 hour daily across mostly flat terrain, including dirt paths and unpaved walkways, with some hills and stairs.
Recommended by 86% recommend this tour Read Reviews [65]
Overnight Flight 1 night
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to Cape Town today.
Cape Town 4 nights Hotel info
Day 2: Arrival in Cape Town
Welcome to South Africa! Settle in to your hotel this evening.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Cape Town
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Embark on a guided tour of Cape Town, a beautiful and culturally rich city.
• Take a cable car ride up Table Mountain (weather permitting)
• Enjoy a visit to the South Africa Museum
• Catch glimpses of the National Gallery and the Houses of Parliament as you drive through the city and stop in the Malay District
• Take a ferry to Robben Island, the historic symbol of apartheid and South Africa's struggle for freedom, for a tour with a local guide (weather permitting)
Enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers this evening.
Day 4: Cape of Good Hope
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, you'll set out on a full-day excursion to the Cape of Good Hope.
• En route, you'll pass the beautiful Clifton and Camps Bay beaches
• Travel to Hout Bay and enjoy lunch with your group at Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where the Atlantic and Southern Oceans meet
Day 5: Free day in Cape Town
Included meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a full free day in Cape town or add an excursion.
Optional Excursion - Cape Winelands Tasting & Lunch $95pp* Details
Leave the city behind for a scenic drive from Cape Town through the valleys of the Cape Winelands, finally arriving in the Stellenbosch wine region. Among the mountainous, treelined surroundings of the Stellenbosch Waterford Estate, get a taste for the region's finest labels complemented by luxurious chocolate pairings. Continue on to Takora, an award-winning winery estate, for another wine tasting and a light lunch. Afterward, relax and soak in the vineyard scenery before returning to Cape Town.
Save $10 when you book this excursion up to 3 days before your tour departs. (On-tour price: $105)
Knysna 2 nights Hotel info
Day 6: Transfer to Knysna
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you'll continue on to Knysna, known for its sandstone cliffs and deep lagoon. Stop along the way to visit a local wine estate for lunch.
Day 7: Featherbed Nature Reserve
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Embark on a ferry ride to Featherbed Nature Reserve, a pristine piece of paradise only accessible by boat.
• Take a 4x4 vehicle tour up to an impressive view of the surrounding scenery
• Enjoy a guided nature walk along the coast, then hike or take a tractor tram back down the path
Port Elizabeth 2 nights Hotel info
Day 8: Transfer to Port Elizabeth
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, travel to the sun-drenched shores of Port Elizabeth, set on the beautiful Algoa Bay, making several stops along the way.
• Follow the Garden Route to Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River
• Walk along the Storms River suspension bridge for an incredible photo opportunity.
Venture out on an orientation tour of Port Elizabeth before settling in to your hotel.
Day 9: Pumba Private Game Reserve
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Get to know the wildlife and local culture on a series of guided visits today.
• Visit the Pumba Private Game Reserve for a game drive
• Keep a lookout for white lions, elephants and other wildlife
• Tour a Port Elizabeth township with a local guide to learn about its history
• Stop by a local tavern to watch dancers and musicians perform
Hluhluwe 2 nights Hotel info
Day 10: Transfer to Hluhluwe via Durban
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Fly to Durban today, then continue on to Hluhluwe.
Day 11: Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park
Included meals: Breakfast
Depart for the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, declared South Africa's first World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999.
• Explore the flora and fauna of the St. Lucia Estuary on a river cruise
• Try to spot hippos, bush bucks, crocodiles, fish-eagles, monkeys, kingfishers and mudskippers
Swaziland 1 night Hotel info
Day 12: Swaziland via Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you'll head out for a morning game drive at the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve. Then enter the Kingdom of Swaziland, one of Africa's smallest countries and the continent's last absolute monarchy.
Kruger Region 2 nights Hotel info
Day 13: Transfer to Kruger Region via Manzini
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Stop in Manzini, Swaziland for a visit to a local market before continuing on to Kruger National Park, the largest game reserve in South Africa.
Enjoy free time in the Kruger Region or add an excursion.
Optional Excursion - Elephant Sanctuary $59pp* Details
Come face-to-face with gentle giants on a visit to an elephant sanctuary. Guides will give you in-depth information about African elephants as you experience them up close. With the help of professional elephant handlers, you'll have the opportunity to pet the largest living land animals on Earth.
Must be booked 20 days before departure
Day 14: Kruger National Park game drives
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Set out for a full day of game drives, where you'll have a chance to see the Big Five game animals: Buffalo, elephants, leopards, lions and rhinos.
Johannesburg 1 night Hotel info
Day 15: Travel to Johannesburg
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Make your way to Johannesburg, where you'll say goodbye to your group at tonight's farewell dinner.
Day 16: Departure
Included meals: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport to board your flight home, or continue on the tour extension to explore Victoria Falls.
Overnight Flight 1 night
Day 17: Travel day
Arrive home today.
Add Victoria Falls Starting from $899 pp
When the Zambezi River is at its highest, the towering column of spray from Victoria Falls can be seen from over 20 km away. This magnificent waterfall—the world's largest—marks the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Although the explorer David Livingstone named the falls after Queen Victoria, the locals call this natural wonder the "smoke that thunders." Please note: A visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls 3 nights Hotel info
Day 16: Sightseeing tour of Chinotimba Township
Included meals: Breakfast
Fly to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, located on the southern bank of the Zambezi River. Then, take a guided tour of Chinotimba Township, a village of the Nambya and Tonga people.
• Get a glimpse of local township life
• See old houses, taverns, local markets and churches
Day 17: Sightseeing tour of Victoria Falls
Included meals: Breakfast
Explore Victoria Falls, the largest curtain of falling water in the world, on a guided tour, then continue on to visit a local charitable organization.
• Take in spectacular views of the falls from several vantage points
• Learn about the history, flora and fauna of the area
• Visit the Rose of Charity to learn about their projects and ongoing work to improve the quality of life in local communities
Enjoy a free evening in Victoria Falls or add an excursion.
Optional Excursion - Sundowner Cruise $65pp* Details
This afternoon, travel from your hotel to the Zambezi River to embark on a leisurely, two-hour sundowner cruise. From comfortable chairs on your ship's cool wooden decks, keep watch for the local wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles and elephants. Your cruise includes light appetizers and drinks, so sit back and relax while meandering down the Zambezi at sunset.
Save $10 when you book this excursion up to 3 days before your tour departs. (On-tour price: $75)
Day 18: Free day in Victoria Falls
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a full free day in Victoria Falls.
Say goodbye to your fellow travelers at a farewell dinner in Victoria Falls.
Day 19: Departure
Included meals: Breakfast
Fly back to Johannesburg, where you'll board your overnight flight home.
Overnight Flight 1 night
Day 20: Travel day
Arrive home today.
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- Cape Town, South Africa
- Knysna, South Africa
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Hluhluwe, South Africa
- Mbabane, Swaziland
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Passport & visa
In order to enter South Africa and Swaziland (as well as Zimbabwe on the tour extension), U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry, and at least two empty pages for each country visited Additionally, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must obtain a visa in order to enter Zimbabwe. You may choose to obtain your individual visa in advance by applying directly to the Zimbabwean consulate or by using a visa provider, such as our partner company, VisaCentral. Travelers also have the option to purchase a visa upon arrival. Please note that all travelers visiting South Africa and Zimbabwe may be required to have a yellow fever certificate or a valid waiver certificate. If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country's consulate for your specific entry requirements.
Baggage allowance
Airlines have varying weight restrictions on luggage. Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage; be advised that you are responsible for any such costs. Contact your airline for detailed information regarding luggage size and weight restrictions for your flight, but please note that Go Ahead travelers are restricted to one checked bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other internal transfers, which may include train connections or flights. One carry-on bag is also permitted, provided that it does not exceed 45 total inches (length + width + height). Make sure you label your baggage and carry valuables, medication and documents in your carry-on bag.
Clothing & packing tips
Safaris are informal, and casual dress in comfortable lightweight cottons is appropriate. Since the temperature varies significantly from midday to evening, clothing that can be layered (eg, a windbreaker) is a good idea, as are comfortable shoes such as sneakers or lightweight hiking boots. Sandals or other shoes that expose your skin are discouraged. We advise that you wear a hat during the day, and make sure you use a strong sunblock. Insect repellent is also recommended. For your game drives, we recommend muted colors, as bright clothing can scare off the animals. Paid laundry facilities are available on tour.
Visitors should be in good health. Please contact your family doctor well in advance of your departure for information regarding immunization and personal travel requirements. While on safari, you are assured the services of emergency medical evacuation to Johannesburg, which has been designed to bring first-rate medical care by superbly qualified personnel to outlying areas. All travelers returning to South Africa from extension in Zimbabwe will now be required to have a yellow fever certificate.
Important health tips
You are requested to obtain Yellow Fever inoculations at least 14 days prior to arrival in South Africa. Please be prepared to present your vaccination record or other proof of this inoculation. Visit travel.state.gov (U.S. residents) or travel.gc.ca (Canadian residents) for more information. In order for you to stay healthy on your South African tour, we recommend the following:
- Drink bottled water and refrain from drinking tap water.
- Avoid eating fresh fruits and vegetables unless they are cooked or washed in clean water and peeled.
- Bring a small first aid kit, including antacids, anti-diarrhea medication and any prescription medications.
You'll find that most cuisine in the game lodges reflects the region's Afrikaner and British colonial influences. Quality is superb with meats, vegetables and fruits from the surrounding area's farmland. Always avoid drinking tap water in South Africa. Use bottled water for drinking and even for brushing your teeth, and be sure the bottle is sealed when you receive it. Bottled water is provided on tour each day. Remember also to avoid any drinks served with ice cubes.
Round-trip flights arrive in Cape Town and depart from Johannesburg. A flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban is included. On safari, you will be traveling in a specially equipped safari van. The vehicle is open at the top, allowing for a panoramic view during game drives. The remaining transportation is by private motor coach.
South Africa operates on 220/230 volts AC 50 HZ. Most outlets take 15-amp 3-prong plugs with round pins. If you're traveling on the extension, Zambia operates on 230 volts AC 50 Hz. Outlet varieties include the 2-prong European plug with round pins, the three-prong "Old British" plug with round pins and the British three-pin 13-amp plug with rectangular pins.
Time zones
South Africa and Zambia are one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), or six hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST). When it is noon in New York, it's 6pm in Johannesburg.
Local handicrafts, including wood carvings, textiles and jewelry, are generally inexpensive and make wonderful souvenirs of your trip. You will have the opportunity to shop at outdoor markets, small shops and tribal roadside stalls, as well as elegant boutiques in Cape Town and at some of the lodges. Prices in South Africa are almost always negotiated, providing an excellent way of meeting the South African people up close.
Items to give or trade
South Africans are fond of North American goods. Many travelers bring token items to offer as gifts or when bartering for souvenirs. Inexpensive items that the locals value include T-shirts, baseball caps, anything imprinted with professional sports logos, pens, cosmetics and toiletries. Although it has become common for American visitors to offer South African children candy and gum, this practice is somewhat controversial because the availability of dental care for these children may be negligible. Instead of sweets, children's books in English are enormously appreciated. Small toys, games and crayons are also good gifts.
The currency you will be using on your tour is the South African rand (and the U.S Dollar, on extension). All African countries have stringent exchange regulations. Their currencies are not interchangeable. We recommend that you carry as little local cash as possible, and small amounts of the U.S. dollar for small purchases. (Please make sure that you only bring U.S. dollars printed in 2004 or later.) It is important to keep a receipt whenever you convert foreign currency. No local currency can be taken in or out of the country. Major American credit cards are accepted in South Africa. We suggest that you inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans, so that they won't confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
We recommend tipping in your tour country's currency, the equivalent of $3 USD/CAD per person per day for your driver and $6 USD/CAD to $9 USD/CAD per person per day for your Tour Director. If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2 USD/ CAD per local guide. Tips may only be paid in cash.
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Chris our guide made me come home with the love of Africa.....great trip
Hi Susie! We're so thrilled to hear that. Thank you for your review!
Posted by Daniela, Director of Quality Control | September 27, 2016
Great Tour - Horrible Flight
Overall the tour was great and the tour director, Duane, was excellent. His knowledge of South Africa was impressive. We saw some of the most beautiful and breathtaking areas of SA, as well as the sad and enormous poverty of the areas referred to as "townships." The only downside of this tour was getting there. I hope to NEVERTHELESS fly South Africa Airways again. The plane lacked air circulation, was cramped, and smelly. The flight itenerary was horrible. Taking off and landing 4 times is not my idea of how to travel. I would have preferred to pay more money for a direct flight. I would suggest that GoAhead give their customers the option to fly direct, and let us decide if we want to pay more for the convenience. I also think GoAhead should reserve a block of first class seats for those who are willing to pay. In the future I will explore booking my own flight. Also, if you are going to purchase the insurance pay for the more expensive plan. The cheaper one gets you nothing. I also would like GoAhead to consider accepting American Express which gives travelers an extra layer of protection when traveling.
Hello! We're so glad that overall you enjoyed your time on tour, as well as your Tour Director. We regret to learn that your flights were a source of frustration for you. Unfortunately, we are unable to allow travelers to book flights independently for this tour. South African Airways' policy only permits Go Ahead to book the entire group on the internal flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban if we are also bundling the entire flight itinerary with it. Because this is a tour, we need to keep the group together to ensure that everyone is accounted for and that no one loses the group. Therefore, due to South African Airways' restrictions combined with our need to keep the group together, we are unable to work around this. As a company of travelers, we understand that flying can be challenging. Please give us a call at 1-800-597-0350 if you have any further questions about flight options for South Africa. Regarding American Express, we will be sure to share your suggestion with our finance team. Thank you for your review, and we hope to welcome you on tour again!
Posted by Daniela, Director of Quality Control | September 16, 2016
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This tour needs to be reorganized. First, an issue that would not affect all travelers. We live in NJ and were told the flight to and from Jo'berg would be out of JFK. My wife asked if we could fly out of Newark and was told yes. What she was not told was that the flight from Newark would be a prop jet flight to Dulles where we would have a 4 hour layover and a 6 hour layover on return. Had this been explained, we would have either flown out of JFK or driven to Dulles in 3 hours for the flight. Next, my main issue with Go Ahead is the tipping policy. I strongly recommend that you eliminate tipping, decide what you want to pay drivers and guides and factor that into the cost of the trip, so that everyone pays the same add on. We had two drivers who drove for up to 8 hours a day, and a third driver who we saw on a limited basis. Why is the same daily tip recommended for both? More importantly, there are people who are simply cheap, and I feel like a fool giving the guide the full recommended tip, when I know some people will give 1/3 of what I give. I feel strongly enough about this that it would be a reason for not using Go Ahead. If the basis of the policy is to encourage good service, just get rid of people who do not provide it. We elected the Victoria Falls extension. I would start the trip with this and limit it to one and a half days. Cape Town and the tours around that area were outstanding. The private game reserves give one a better chance of seeing animals because the area is compressed. Kruger is just too big for a short stay. Swaziland was a nothing because we essentially just drove thru it, although the Forester Arms Hotel was charming and had a very nice dinner service. I was sorry we didn't see Durban or Jo'berg. There was just too much time on the road, and it took us 31 hours to get home from Victoria Falls. There were a couple a of cancelled or changed events, and there needs to be a back up planned event should that happen. Our guide was very knowledgable and pleasant. I think he would be useful in considering ways to reorganize the itinerary.
Dear Edwin, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are glad to see that there were aspects of this tour that you truly enjoyed. We regret however that there were a few areas you feel could be improved. We are sorry to hear that your flight experience could have been better. Flight routing to South Africa is very restrictive and determined solely by the airlines. There is only one flight out to South Africa via Dulles every day. Therefore, we must make sure the whole group catches this flight. It looks like one of our Customer Service representatives called you prior to departure to discuss your flight routing. Again, we regret that this was a source of frustration and we are sorry if this was not clear to you. Regarding tipping, this aspect of the tour remains in the hands of our travelers, as tipping is a personal decision reflective of individual experiences. Our recommended tips are purely suggestions and often travelers give more or less, depending on their satisfaction with the services. Tipping on tour is not to encourage good service, but it is a gesture of appreciation for the hard work of our staff. That said, we will be sure to pass along your feedback regarding the tipping system so that it may be reviewed by our Operations team. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed Cape Town and the surrounding area. It is indeed an incredible city! You're right that there is quite a bit of time in transit on this tour, as the itinerary covers quite a bit of ground and South Africa is a relatively large country. We're also glad that you enjoyed your Tour Director and that you found him to be knowledgeable. We hope he was able to suggest alternative options in light of some itinerary changes, which can happen from time to time for various reasons. Again, we thank you for sharing your experience with us. If you have any questions or concerns, you can always give us a call at 1-800-597-0350 and ask for Quality Control.
Posted by Daniela, Director of Quality Control | June 06, 2016
Enjoyed the food!
I was excited about this trip from the moment I chose it. I expected it to be good but it was so much more. Cape Town was such a diverse and beautiful place and then it kept getting better. So many things we got to see that I still am absorbing it all. Some highlights were the white lions of Pumba, the scenery at Storms River and Fetherbed Nature Preserve, the wildlife at the St Lucia Estuary, visiting Africa's oldest reserve, and then topping it off with Kruger where we got to see the big 5. Swaziland was such a pretty country and then ending the trip at Victoria Falls, Zimbawae - who could ask for anything more! Visited several markets which were fun, and visited two townships which were eye opening. The people were so friendly everywhere we went. The food was good and I got to try a lot of new things (the crocodile was really good!). Chris, tour director, did a great job.
Hi Terry! It sounds like you enjoyed your tour, and we are very happy to hear it! You certainly chose a wonderful destination. South Africa offers a variety of unique experiences and landscapes that make for an incredible tour. We're glad you were able to spot the Big Five, and we're also happy to see that you added the Victoria Falls extension. The falls are not to be missed! Eating crocodile must have been an interesting culinary experience, and we're glad that it agreed with your palate. It's great to know that you enjoyed your Tour Director and felt he did a good job of leading your tour. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you on tour later this year!
Posted by Daniela, Director of Quality Control | March 21, 2016
This tour was everything that I hoped for! Being able to see Victoria Falls and so many incredible animals was amazing! Seeing animals in their natural habitat is wonderful - so much better than in a zoo. The time spent in Cape Town was also enjoyable & a great place to end the tour! Our Tour Director Duane was fantastic! I learned so much on this trip, which is something I enjoy about travel to other countries.
All the Right Stuff!
South Africa, A Journey of Discovery was the culmination of a long held dream of visiting S. Africa. If your bucket list includes Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls, visiting the last absolute Monarchy of Swaziland, views of and from Table Mountain in Cape Town, and standing at the Cape of Good Hope, this tour checks them all. Couple it with game viewing and visiting lovely cities and beautiful National Parks and places with strange sounding names, it is a winner! Mountains, valleys, rivers and estuary, lakes, forests, and surf crashing the shore, coupled with exotic wildlife viewing make for the trip of a lifetime. The knowledge of the country shared with us by our trip leader added to enjoyment. He could speak extemporaneously about any questions asked. The country is beautiful, the people are friendly, the exchange rate is very good. What are you waiting for?
Dream Do Come True!
This was truly a trip of a lifetime. Whether it was taking a walk in Nelson Mandela's shoes on Robbin Island, walking the majestic Victoria Falls, or taking a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain the beauty of South Africa can not be put into words. The paper itinerary cannot come close to the sights and sounds of South Africa. The food was yummy! I tried warthog, kudu, Crocodile and ostrich. While in the reserves we were able to see lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos and even a cheetah. The people of South Africa are known for their spirit of HUMANITY and they definitely showed it to us. The love, spirit and soul if South Africa were not on display it just enveloped us. Our tour guide Duane was so knowledgeable and he made this trip that much more special. He made sure our accommodations were as advertised and I really appreciate the time he took to allow us to experience those things and places that only the "locals" know about. I left a piece of my heart in South Africa and I can't wait to go back and visit again. This trip exceeded every expectation I had.
Dream Come True
South Africa has so much too offer in regards to nature!!! We seen the best Falls, mountains, landscapes, animals; everything was just beautiful!!! The hotel's were simply amazing!!!! Of course there was a few customer service issues but nothing that made the hotel unbearable. OMG, our tour director was the BOMB. Duane made sure we were well taken care of in all aspects!!! He was so knowledgeable about everything. I couldn't have asked for a better trip!!! Job well done!
One of the best ever!
Beautiful South Africa!
This was the kind of vacation you dream about and hope to do someday. Beautiful, exciting places throughout the journey; friendly, wonderful people, and the animals! It takes your breath away to see the magnificent elephants, giraffes, rhinos, zebras and more up close. And Capetown is a spectacularly, beautiful city. Our tour director Duane was the absolute best! His knowledge and professionalism are fantastic. He takes care of his people to the utmost. He is very passionate about the beautiful land he grew up in.


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Coming into the 2011 season, many questioned whether the New York Yankees would have enough starting pitching to be considered a serious contender. With nearly a third of the season in the rear-view mirror, the Yankees occupy a familiar spot at the top of the American League East, but their journey there has been foreign.
Although they have scored an American League leading 264 runs, the Yanks have endured struggles from their usual anchors, Derek Jeter (.259 BA) and Jorge Posada (.159 BA). Mariano Rivera has also blown three saves. In addition, Alex Rodriguez (.277 BA) has struggled periodically, and his average has dipped as a result. For all of the home runs the Yankees have been able to produce (80), they do not have a single starter batting .300 this season.
The great surprise of the 2011 season has been that the Yankees have been saved by their perceived weakness: the back end of their rotation. Between Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia and Ivan Nova, the Yankees have 10 wins this season, and both Colon and Garcia boast 3.26 ERAs.
The strange irony of the Yankees' season this year, then, is that if they want to return to the playoffs, they are going to need another starting pitcher, not another bat. As good as Colon, Garcia and Nova have been, they have also been spotty at times and the Yankees are going to need at least one more reliable arm if they are going to have any success in the playoffs. With 264 runs scored, its clear that the Yankees can generate offense (even if it is only with the home run). So they need to start thinking hard about dealing some of their offensive players who are having unusually good seasons in order to get defensive value.
With all that in mind, here are five players Yankee fans should keep in mind looking forward to the trade deadline.
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- 3⁄4 cup non-dairy coffee creamer
- 3⁄4 cup powdered sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- Combine all ingredients in a pint sized jar.
- Shake well to blend.
- Store in a cool dry place, and use as normal coffee creamer.
- *Nutra-SweetSpoonfuls or Sugar Twin may be substituted for the powdered sugar, to accommodate diabetic diets.
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I just whipped up a batch of this in my food processor. While it worked quite well... I still ended up with vanilla stuck to the bottom and a few clumps. I still love the idea though. And the flavour is wonderful. This is a great treat.
If I didnt make it, I would have thought that it was a bought coffee. Perfect! Next time I will put it in the mini blender to make the vanilla blend in really nice. Im not sure if I can find powder vanilla, would try that. I added xtra vanilla, just my preference.! Thanks for posting!


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'American Idol': Top 12 Power List
Annie Barrett's updated ranking of remaining singers' likely strength with voters; see which woman jumps from the middle of the pack almost to the top
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12. Jermaine Jones (Last week's ranking: 13)
His rich, deep baritone is objectively incredible much of the time. But does it work on the Idol stage? And will voters be put off by the way the "gentle giant" celebrated his SAFE card right in front of the others instead of being classy and walking away? (UPDATE: Reports on Tues., March 13, say Jermaine may be removed from the competition by producers for failing to disclose information about his legal history. More details to come on Wednesday night's show.)
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Table olives and olive oil are well known for their beneficial effects on human health, mainly because of the protection they offer the skin and the cardiovascular and skeletal systems. These foods are basic elements in the Mediterranean diet - countries in this area are not only the main producers but are also those with the most consumers.
The underlying idea in this project is that this source of healthy food should not be restricted to those producers located in the Mediterranean region. In fact, it is highly recommended that table olives and olive oil should be part of the regular diet not only in European countries, but also worldwide. To achieve this goal, the producing companies need to be strengthened since the majority of them in Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and mainly family firms.
The project will attempt to achieve this by investigating the actual situation of SMEs through surveys and direct contact with enterprises in order to obtain first-hand knowledge of the needs of the sector. It has two main objectives: to develop a modern SME with qualified staff, which employs new information technologies to access information and all the relevant technological innovation systems; and to create an SME, and be seriously committed with the optimisation of product quality, and seriously committed to the treatment, recycling and reuse of all waste products generated during its activities.
The network of TDCs (Technology Dissemination Centres) will give free support to SMEs in the table olive and olive oil sector and act as a bridge linking them with the academic and research community. TDCs will circulate a wide range of regional and international information on innovation, access to funding and subsidies, relevant research, legislation, exhibitions and more. News about methods of quality assessment will help SMEs to raise the standards of the oil and table olives they produce.
The TDCs will involve business associations and other organisations within the sector in its activities in order to establish a long-lasting network able to continue supporting SMEs once the two-year project has come to an end. The network will also disseminate knowledge about olive oil to countries that are currently only small consumers: an 'olive encyclopaedia' of booklets will be produced which will be aimed at businesses, consumers and scientists. In addition, articles will be published in technical journals along with material for the more popular publications market. Promotions will be held at food exhibitions and surveys will be carried out to find out participants' attitudes to consuming olive oil, thereby helping to frame market initiatives. The results will be published on the TDC website.
Early in the project, TDC-OLIVE will carry out a survey among the SMEs in the sector to establish their general needs and, specifically, their training requirements. The results of this will determine the training programme that will be organised to help SMEs to modernise and become more competitive. This programme will try to cover a broad scope of subjects and techniques, i.e. environmental aspects, ICT, food quality, quality product regulations, and marketing techniques.
TDCs will also provide online courses to facilitate access to those SMEs and business associations that are unable to attend the training programmes. Those participating online will be monitored by a tutor and will be able to participate in online forums.
List of Partners
- Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (Spain)
- Unilever (The Netherlands)
- Asociación Agraria de Jóvenes Agricultores (Spain)
- Instituto Madrileño de Investigación Agraria y Alimentaria (Spain)
- Istituto Sperimentale per l´Elaiotecnica (Italy)
- Sabina-Agricola (Italy)
- Agricultural Association Agio Apostolon Vion (Greece)
- Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products (Greece)
- Technologie-Transfer- Zentrum (Germany)
- Federal Centre for Cereal, Potato and Lipid Research (Germany)
- Alcubilla 2000 S.L. (Spain)
- Improtechnology Limited (UK)
- Biozoon (Germany)
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- Setting-up a network of technology dissemination centres to optimise SMEs in the olive and olive oil sector
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- Website:
- http://www.tdcolive.net
- Project co-ordinator:
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For hundreds of years lighthouses have shined a light on our vast Australian coastline, guiding ships through hazardous reefs and dangerous rocks, navigating them to safe entry to our harbours.
The magnificent beauty of these great buildings are accompanied by the amazing tales of their histories - the people who sailed by their light, ships that have been wrecked on the rocks beneath them, and those that have lived in the lighthouses to work and maintain them. The ABC's Shine a Light tours illuminates some of Australia's iconic lighthouses with audio and visual tours.
We're shining a light on two of Western Australia's stunning lighthouses, Cape Naturaliste with a fantastic prize - you and a friend will be flown from your nearest capital city to Perth, given a hire car and three nights' accommodation inAustralia's South West. You will then receive morning tea and a private tour at Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse in Dunsborough, followed by a private sunset tour of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse in Augusta.
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To enter our Shine a Light competition, all you need to do is head to the Shine a Light website, find the link to the competition entry form on the main page, enter your details and answer the following question:
What is the name of the only ship that has been lost since the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse was built in WA?
This competition is now closed. Entries closed Thursday 5th April, 6pm (AWST).
This competition is only open to residents of Western Australia, Victoria and South Australia.
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Founders Club golf course, Hole #8, St James Plantation, Southport (Brunswick County), NC
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NC Pier Project – Sunset Beach Fishing Pier, Sunset Beach (Brunswick County), NC A great sunrise.
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The Philadelphia School Reform Commission told the state Supreme Court on Monday it's important for the court to rule quickly on whether the commission has the power to impose work rule changes for teachers next fall.
The SRC's filing is the latest volley in a legal dispute between the SRC and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers over the powers granted to the commission by the law that led to the 2001 state takeover of city schools.
Two weeks ago, the commission asked the state's top court to declare that it has the authority to make unilateral work-rule changes, including disregarding seniority for teacher assignments, transfers, layoffs, and recalls.


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The thumbnail look like some kind of weird agricultural aerial shot. But this is even better. Do you have a shot of the mosaic face-on?
I have a few more angles (not uploaded), but none of the whole thing. To get that, I'd need a 30 foot ladder.
Great shot. And I was thinking is was taken at some ancient middle eastern Roman ruin. Then I looked at the coordinates and the map, and my feeble bells rang - University of Missouri Tigers. OK. Sometimes I'd dumber than a kleenex. Thanks.
Nope, it's not ancient. I was there when it was built the first time, then when the rain broke it. They blamed it on people walking, so they put up a tent for "restoration" and put a chain around it. Then rain broke it a second time, and that's how it stands.
I always thought it was ugly, but close up it looks pretty good.
Don't believe everything you read in the paper. The mosaic was repeatedly vandalized, opening holes for water damage. The University thought jackhammering around a glass mosaic for three days to install bollards was the way to protect it. Instead, they shattered much of it, but did not want to admit negligence, so they blamed it on the weather and ordered it removed. That was in 2006. Apparently, the mosaic has more tenacity than they expected. It still there, and is much better shape than this very dated photo would imply.
They still haven't fixed the tiger mosaic??? That's incredible... Or is this an old photo?
Isn't it (originally) in area of Speaker's Circle, W. of the library, rather than on Lowry Mall, N. of the library where the pinpoint icon has it (Fall 2013) in Google?
Photo taken in Columbia, MO, USA


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Pregnancy, significant weight loss, and the effects of normal aging can cause excess fat and stretched, loose skin to form along the abdomen. Unfortunately, this skin is unlikely to retract on its own. A tummy tuck is an effective surgical procedure that can tighten the abdominal muscles and remove excess fat and skin for a smooth and taut stomach. Although a wide variety of patients can benefit from an abdominoplasty, more women elect to undergo abdominoplasty than men, generally after having their last child. Tummy tuck surgery can even address separated abdominal muscles that may occur after pregnancy and cannot be tightened through exercise alone.Liposuction
Stubborn fat deposits can be unresponsive to traditional methods of diet and exercise, no matter how hard you try. Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that can address these isolated fat pockets and sculpt a smoother, slimmer physique. While liposuction is not an effective weight loss method, the procedure is an excellent solution for people at a stable weight who are struggling with stubborn "problem areas". Different surgical techniques are available and can be tailored to the individual patient.Body Contouring After Weight Loss
Loosing large amounts of weight is a tough goal to achieve and is a major life accomplishment. However significant weight loss can also cause its own problems, including loose and sagging skin that is unable to retract to its original shape. Body contouring procedures can tighten and re-drape the skin after massive weight, giving a more youthful, fit, and healthy appearance. They are often used to benefit the stomach, buttocks, thighs, back, breasts, and arms, as these areas are prone to loose skin.Buttock Augmentation/Buttock Lift
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The arms are a surprisingly common area for people to develop stubborn fat, and in most instances liposuction can do a great job of reducing these deposits and creating a better arm contour. After significant weight loss, the loose skin beneath the arms can have difficulty retracting leaving behind "bat wings" that can cause embarrassment and hesitation to wear sleeveless tops or swimwear. Arm lift surgery addresses these concerns by removing excess skin and fat and tightening the upper arms. After the surgery, the arms have improved contour and tighter, smoother skin.Thigh Lift
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Fat transfer is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves removing fat from one area of the body (such as the stomach or thighs), and using it to rejuvenate and restore volume to another area. Fat transfer procedures can be used to augment the face, buttocks, the breasts or other areas, and it can also be used to help restore contour abnormalities after previous surgery. Aging involves more than just wrinkled, sagging skin. With age the facial volume is usually reduced and contributes significantly to an aged look. Fat can enhance volume to the cheeks, fill in larger wrinkles, and fill out hollow areas like the temples or under the eyes.CoolSculpting®
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Tribal leader vows to fight state's efforts to shut down Madison casino poker room
Legality of Madison casino games an issue with state
Ho-Chunk Nation tribal President Jon Greendeer vowed Wednesday to fight the state's efforts to shut down the poker room at the tribe's casino in Madison.
The state sued the Black River Falls-based tribe on Tuesday over the legality of the electronic poker games offered at its Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison casino. The state is seeking an injunction shutting the poker games that have been offered at the casino since November 2010.
"If I thought the games were illegal, I would have put them in the taverns," Greendeer quipped, taking a swipe at the proliferation of illegal slot machines in taverns. "The passive acceptance of tavern gaming is essentially legalizing it."
Greendeer said the Madison casino is a key contributor to the Ho-Chunk Nation's gaming revenue.
In its suit, the Department of Justice argues the Ho-Chunk is not is not permitted to offer Las Vegas casino games in its Madison facility. Vegas-style games, known in federal law as Class III games, are only allowed at the Ho-Chunk's flagship casino near Wisconsin Dells, its smaller casinos near Black River Falls and Nekoosa as well as its Tomah and Wittenberg casinos.
Since the Madison casino is a Class II facility - meaning it is regulated by the tribe and the National Indian Gaming Commission - it is limited to bingo style games. Though the 1,100 slot machines in the Madison casino look and act like those found in any casino, they are linked to bingo-type games, so they are considered Class II games. The slot machines are not included in the state legal action.
The slot machines provide the bulk of the facility's profits, Greendeer said.
The tribe agues the computerized poker games are also legal and off-limits to state regulators because the house does not bank the games. In other words, the gamblers play against each other and not against the house. "It's really not a skin game," Greendeer said.
Therefore, the tribe says the games fall into the Class II category - a section of the law that covers bingo, pull tabs and similar games.
The electronic poker games do, however, allow up to 10 gamblers at a table who can play a variety of electronic poker games. The casino can "customize our tables to offer any no limit or limit games," the casino's web site states.
Even though the Madison casino cannot offer the full range of Vegas games, such as blackjack, craps and roulette, Greendeer said it is profitable.
As a Class II facility the Madison casino it is not regulated by the state and does not have to share any of its winnings with state. The tribe pays the state up to 5.5% of its net win - that is, the amount of money lost by gamblers at its Class III casinos.
All of Wisconsin's 11 tribes operate Class III casinos and pay a fee to the state.
In fact, because of the lower overhead and not having to share any revenue with state, Greendeer said the Madison casino is frequently more profitable than the tribe's smaller casinos.
"I would suspect a Class II facility might actually be more profitable for the nation in the long run," Greendeer said adding there are no plans to make such a move.
Last year an arbitrator ruled that the electronic poker games were Class III Vegas-style games, which would make them illegal in the Madison gambling hall. That decision, however, was later dismissed in federal court making it necessary for the state to seek the injunction, according to a spokeswoman for the Department of Justice.
Greendeer said he was confident of the tribe's position, noting that before the tables were installed it received a legal opinion from the National Indian Gaming Commission that indicated they were legal.
"I don't think I'm playing chicken here," Greendeer said.
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