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Our China trips score an average of 4.81 out of 5 based on 241 reviews in the last year.
China Highlights, April 2017
Sandra Webster
The China Highlights trip provided a great overview to China - its cities and the countryside. It efficiently covered the main interest areas of China from Shanghai to Beijing via the terracotta warriors.
Review submitted 29 May 2017
China Highlights, April 2017
Chloe Marsh
This was an excellent trip. Walking the great wall of China was my highlight. This was my second intrepid tour and I would defiantly go on more. They are so well organised and I got to do and see so much in such a short timeframe. Our tour guide made everyone feel welcome and comfortable.
Review submitted 29 May 2017
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China travel highlights
See stately pagodas in Kunming
Yangzi River
Enjoy a cruise down the Yangzi River
Hong Kong
Discover the gastronomic delights of vibrant Hong Kong
Sample sizzling Sichuan cuisine in Chengdu
The Great Wall of China
Walk a section of the iconic Great Wall of China
Visit the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
Cycle slowly through rural Yangshuo
Shop up a storm in sophisticated Shanghai
Sip tea by a canal in charming Xitang
Transport in China
Intrepid believes half the fun of experiencing a new country is getting there, and getting around once there! Where possible, Intrepid uses local transport options and traditional modes of transport - which usually carry less of an environmental impact, support small local operators and are heaps more fun.
Depending on which trip you're on while in China, you may find yourself travelling by:
Cycling through China is a great way to see the country from ground level. Whether you're pedalling through the hutongs or the countryside, you'll see the sights and get to meet locals along the way.
Bullet train
Speed across China in a super fast bullet train. It's one of the most effective ways to cover long distances in a short time.
Cruising down the Yangzi River is a quintessential China travel moment. Take in the scenery and bask in the epic glory of the dramatic Three Gorges.
Accommodation in China
Travelling with Intrepid is a little bit different. We endeavour to provide travellers with an authentic experience to remember, so we try to keep accommodation as unique and traditional as possible.
When travelling with us in China you may find yourself staying in a:
Overnight Sleeper Train
Sleeping on an overnight train may not be the most comfortable experience but you'll get the chance to mingle with locals, play cards with other travellers or simply sit back and watch the scenery whiz by.
For an authentic experience, enjoy staying with local families in the hilltribe villages of the Sapa region where hospitality, fun and traditional food await.
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China travel FAQs
Most nationalities require a visa for mainland China. You must obtain your Chinese visa in advance. It is not possible to get a visa on arrival and Chinese visas can be difficult to obtain outside your country of residence. You may be able to apply for your visa in Hong Kong If you have time here before your trip departs. You will need a Single Entry Tourist for your trip valid for 30 days.
Hong Kong is not considered part of mainland China for immigration purposes and most nationalities do not require a visa. Please check with an embassy for specific requirements for Hong Kong.
Please make sure if you have a transit anywhere in China before arriving at your destination that you check with your airline to see if the transit will require using your visa.
List the destinations you will visit in China in chronological order on your application form. Do not mention Tibet anywhere on your application form, even if your tour goes here. You will be given a specific itinerary to use if booking a Tibet trip. While Tibet is not off limits to travellers, you must first obtain a Chinese visa BEFORE we apply for your Tibet permit on your behalf.
Including Tibet on your visa application without being booked on a government arranged tour will lead to your visa being rejected.
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This will be supplied at time of booking
* Hotel List - this will be sent to you at time of booking. If you do not receive this, email us with your booking number and trip details.
* Official invitation from licensed Chinese tourism company - this will be provided from us together with the Hotel List to all travellers regardless of whether it is required by the consulate or not and will assist with your application.
* Itinerary – print off a copy of your specific trip itinerary from our website and include it with your application, marking the dates you will visit each destination if required (exception - Tibet tours)
* Photocopy of your passport
* Passport size photos (up to 4 may be required)
* Check with the consulate for any other specific requirements
We require you send the following at the time of booking or at least 30 days prior to travel:
*Clear, colour scanned copy of the personal details page of your passport
(Please make sure that this copy is for the passport that you will be travelling on. If you have to renew your passport after booking please notify us as soon as you have a new passport number and bring your old passport with you on your trip in case it is requested)
Generally, tipping is not expected on mainland China, although leaving spare change at restaurants and giving a small amount to porters or bar staff is becoming more commonplace (although not mandatory). Some large hotels and restaurants may already include a 10%-15% surcharge within the bill. The culture of tipping is different in Hong Kong, where taxi drivers and restaurants will usually round up the bill, and service staff like porters will generally expect a tip.
Travellers can access the internet via internet cafes and Wi-Fi hot spots in China's cities. Internet access is less available in rural and remote areas. Please note that some web sites are censored in China.
Mobile phone coverage is generally very good in China's cities, but less so in remote and rural areas. Ensure global roaming is activated before leaving home if you want to use your phone.
Most of China's toilets are squat toilets, although flushable toilets can sometimes be found in modern hotels and restaurants. Be sure to carry your own supply of toilet paper and soap, as these are rarely provided.
Metro ride = 3 RMB
Can of soft drink = 3-5 RMB
Bottle of beer = 7-10 RMB
Basic lunch = 15 RMB
Basic rice or noodle dinner 25 RMB
Three-course dinner = 80 RMB
Drinking tap water isn't recommended in China. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water. Ask your leader where filtered water can be found; some hotels we stay in may have drinking water available. It's also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and peel fruit and vegetables before eating.
Credit cards are accepted by China's large stores, hotels and restaurants, but less so by smaller vendors and market stalls where cash is usually the only payment option. Carry both modes of payment to be sure.
Travellers will be able to access ATMs in China's large cities and regional centres. Rural and remote areas will have less ATM access so ensure you have other payment modes before venturing out of the city.
Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance
- 1 Jan New Year's Day
- 2 Jan New Year Holiday
- 3 Jan New Year Holiday
- 27 Jan Chinese New Year's Eve
- 28 Jan Spring Festival
- 29 Jan Spring Festival
- 30 Jan Spring Festival
- 31 Jan Spring Festival
- 1 Feb Spring Festival
- 2 Feb Spring Festival
- 3 Apr Ching Ming Festival
- 4 Apr Ching Ming Festival
- 5 Apr Ching Ming Festival
- 1 May Labour Day
- 28 May Tuen Ng Festival / Dragon Boat Festival
- 29 May Tuen Ng Festival / Dragon Boat Festival Holiday
- 30 May Tuen Ng Festival / Dragon Boat Festival Holiday
- 1 Oct National Day
- 2 Oct National Day
- 3 Oct National Day
- 4 Oct National Day
- 4 Oct Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
- 5 Oct National Day
- 6 Oct National Day
- 7 Oct National Day
Please note these dates are for 2017. For a current list of public holidays in China go to: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/china/public-holidays
Responsible Travel
Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.
Top responsible travel tips for China
- Be considerate of China's customs, traditions, religion and culture.
- For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water instead.
- Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
- When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It's meant to be fun!
- Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it - simple greetings will help break the ice.
- Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
- Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
- Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
- When on community visits or homestays, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.
The Intrepid Foundation
The Intrepid Foundation provides travellers with an opportunity to give something back to the many wonderful communities we travel to. By donating to The Intrepid Foundation you can make a difference in local communities - in health care, education, human rights, child welfare and the protection of wildlife and the environment.
In China, The Intrepid Foundation proudly supports:
Braille Without Borders
This organisation aims to facilitate the integration and acceptance of the blind in Tibetan society by providing rehabilitation and education for blind children. In Lhasa, they have a preparatory school, medical massage training and a Braille printing press. At the vocational training centre and farm in Shigatse they teach skills including animal husbandry, market gardening, agriculture, cheese production, bread baking and kitchen management.
Beijing Huiling
This proactive not-for-profit organisation helps the disadvantaged local community to live more independent lives. Art and craft workshops teach skills and foster employment options while public education projects enlighten the community about the ways in which people with disabilities can contribute to society.
Image supplied by Kim Bowden and Jane Crouch.
Xi'an Huiling
Providing skills, training, employment services and housing assistance, this organisation works to better the lives of disabled people in Xi'an by increasing the amount of opportunities available to this marginalised section of the population.
Image supplied by Xi'an Huiling.
To learn more or donate, go to: www.theintrepidfoundation.org


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Actually went out-out last night to celebrate Sophomore's new "Truth or Dare" lookbook short with my favorite Geri Hirsch! It's a must-see by Cass Bird starring Chloe Sevigny, Jen Brill, Lesley Arfin and Scott Campbell – also know as a whole friggin lotta crazy/sexy/cool in one room. Loved meeting Ms. & Ms. Sophomore, Chrissy Miller and Madeline von Froomer and hearing about their Madonna inspiration. It's always fun when the NYC kids come to L.A.
Lots more photos from the night and my own little (PG-13) game of Truth or Dare with the Gerbear all on Kanon's blog! Including our first AOL screen names, oy! Tell the truth, what was yours?

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What You Need to Know About Reading Nutrition Labels
Natalie Digate Muth
on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Federal law requires companies to include detailed information on all foods to help consumers make informed decisions, but it can be a challenge to decipher and interpret all the information, not to mention the claims that are often made. To help you make smarter choices, here are some great tips on how to read and understand nutrition labels.
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Yoga: White-House Approved, but Not Quite Parent Approved
on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Should yoga be taught in public schools? While the White House has answered that question with an emphatic yes, not everyone is quite so enthusiastic about yoga, with its ties to religion and spirituality, being introduced to their children. Here we present the arguments from both sides, as well as where ACE stands on this controversial issue.
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New Vending and Snacks Rules in Schools Coming Soon
Natalie Digate Muth
on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The Healthy & Hunger-free kids Act of 2010 is set to go in effect at schools across the country. Dr. Natalie Digate Muth analyzes the new rules and offers insight on whether or not these new efforts, such as reducing junk food and limiting soda consumption, may actually help lower the rates of overweight and obesity among America's youth.
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American Academy of Pediatrics: Bring Recess Back!
Natalie Digate Muth
on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm with its latest report, saying that kids need to have time to play during school. But, despite growing evidence that recess in schools not only provides much-needed activity benefits for kids, but also improves a child's concentration, behavior, academic performance and social skills, schools throughout the country continue to squeeze out this important playtime in favor of more academic subjects.
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Kids on The Biggest Loser: Inspiration or Exploitation?
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on Monday, January 14, 2013
Would you let your overweight teen participate in a televised weight-loss competition? This is a question many parents may be asking themselves after watching the latest season of The Biggest Loser, which features clinically obese kids as well as adults. Dr. Natalie Digate Muth discusses the pros and cons of kids participating in such a high-profile weight-loss program, and what role parents play in helping their children successfully lose weight.
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Obese Children at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease: How Parents Can Help
on Friday, September 28, 2012
A recent study has found that overweight and obese school-aged children exhibit greater risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Undoubtedly alarming, these findings show the importance of teaching children how to make healthy choices by modeling a healthy lifestyle and making adjustments to your own behaviors. ACE Chief Science Officer Cedric Bryant shares tips on how to positively influence your children's health and wellness.
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Study: Watching Less TV Can Make Kids More Athletic
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How many times did you hear your parents say if you sat too close to the TV it would mess up your vision? The jury may still be out on that old wives' tale, but a new research study does conclude spending too much time in front of the tube can affect kids' waist size and their athletic ability.
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NY Times: School Gym Time Declining as Childhood Obesity Rates Climb
on Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Despite childhood obesity rates continuing to hover around 17 percent, The New York Times found many public schools across the country are dramatically reducing or altogether eliminating gym time. Check out the results, and how physical activity in students can lead them to be healthier adults – and even boost their academic performance.
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You read the headline correctly. A 10-year-old girl lifted twice her weight to break the women's world record for raw squatting. Watch her incredible strength.
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Time to Celebrate Girls and Women in Sports
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Get your party hat on because Wednesday, Feb. 1, is the 26th annual celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day! It's time to honor the athletic opportunities women and girls have today, celebrate active females and bring awareness to limitations that are still present. Learn more about this event.
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Laura Cerrano is the CEO and founder of Feng Shui Manhattan (established in 1997). She provides remote and on-site consultations, seminars, workshops and classes in New York, California, New Jersey and Connecticut. In addition, Laura is a resident teacher at the Metropolitan Institute of Design in Syosset, NY. Her primary focus is a unique blend of Feng Shui healing for your space and inner self with interior design. principles. If you need customized Feng Shui suggestions, it's best to contact Laura directly and schedule a session.


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Police: pedestrians responsible at crosswalks, not just drivers
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Statistics show that every hour, around 8 people are injured in a crosswalk.
With close to 20 schools in the Idaho Falls area, police said they're constantly patrolling school zones and writing tickets -- but not always to those behind the wheel.
The Idaho Falls Police Department said where most kids go wrong is thinking that as a pedestrian, they always have the right of way but in most cases, cops end up ticketing the students.
"Kids, younger kids, teens, believe it's their right to cross the street and all vehicles have to stop for them," said Buck Rogers, IFPD officer.
And while cars do have to stop for them, students also have to give them plenty of room and time to stop, or they could be ones getting a failure to yield ticket.
"If a vehicle is within 27 feet of that crosswalk, and someone steps out in that crosswalk and gets hit, that car has much less of a chance of stopping in time," said Rogers.
Rogers said IFPD often does what's called a "saturation." Officers go undercover and hit the streets, taking note of which crosswalks around town are the most dangerous and ticketing drivers who fail to yield.
Officials said the percentage of vehicle accidents involving pedestrians is on the rise throughout the U.S., especially with teens ages 15-19.
"The students believe they can just step right out there and they're King's X," said Rogers. "A 2,000 pound car doesn't know what King's X is and they can get hit."
The City of Rexburg passed an ordinance actually making it illegal for pedestrians to be on cell phones or other electronic devices while using a crosswalk -- encouraging them to pay attention to the road.
Idaho Falls and Pocatello don't have any rules against it.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one pedestrian is killed every two hours.


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Bigger Jerk: Randy Moss vs. Terrell Owens
Found a decent piece about two of the loudest, biggest trouble makers in the game over the last few years. Almost feels like the NFL was too quiet this year. Randy def. did as many ridiculous things as T.O. but for some reason I just like Randy more.
What say you?
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Beatty is quietly putting together a really nice season. He finally got the Trent Cole monkey off of his back last week and I'm really looking forward to see him battle Aldon Smith when we go to SF.
No one remembers who came in second.
I completely agree with the OP, it makes perfect sense to me. Each of our offensive linemen need to figure out how to read Bradshaw's mind. Once that is out of the way, they can can learn to read the minds of opposing defensive linemen to know in advance what type of dance moves they plan on using to try to get past them on a pass rush.
I'm emailing Coughlin right now. Thanks OP.
So instead of maybe 2nd and 3 and a field goal of under 40 yards, it's 2nd and long.
My point is that Bradshaw makes the offensive line look much worse than it really is. I think the line is fine.
Back when Bradshaw had explosiveness and cutback ability, his helter-skelter running style could be understood.
I feel like I'm watching an aging pitcher that has lost his fastball, but still wants to challenge the sluggers with high heat.
Last edited by joemorrisforprez; 10-06-2012 at 01:10 PM.
Don't forget that Bradshaw played most of the game and he had something to do win Eli not getting sacked.
Posters talk about we need to do this and we need to do that but I say inorder to do some things, the team needs to have a bad record so they can get some of the players in the high rounds. Giants had so much success in past seasons that most of the time they are in the late or middle rounds. They haven't had a real early round since they drafted Rivers I think. There are going to be some players in the high rounds with a lot of talent and they are going to go early.
Another thing we have to look at is prepare our young talent. We need to start doing that even if we have a bad season. It is time to get Randle going and maybe Barden. These guys along with Wilson at rb hopefully can give us more talent than teams can handle. I think that the Giants maybe should move up and get a big prospect at O-line a star our backs can run behind to give the Giants a power running game you guys love.


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Local chocolatier follows passion while helping children
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - A Kingsport woman faced with a career change decided to start a new job, one she created on her own.
Bellafina Chocolates is a local company based out of her Kingsport home, and it's helping children all across the region.
The smell of chocolate fills the Kingsport home of Brenda Barnicki. Off of her kitchen is her workspace, where she makes gourmet chocolates. "On a busy season like Christmas we're using it every day," she explained.
Barnicki wasn't always doing this. As a chemical engineer she worked at Eastman, until a few years ago when she lost her job.
But that bump in the road led her here, to her own chocolate company. "I ultimately kept coming back to really wanting to run this chocolate business and dedicate it to children's charities," she said.
Barnicki donates half of her profits to area children's charities. "All the success I've had in my life is because I've had a very stable family, parents that loved me, focused on my education. It really encouraged me to be the best I can be and it really breaks my heart when you see kids that don't have those advantages," she said.
It's been about a year since the business became her full-time job. "There are some milk chocolates, a dark chocolate blueberry, this is a dark chocolate orange," she said while showing off her products.
To go full-time, Barnicki needed the right equipment, approval from health inspectors and she chose to hone her skills at the Culinary Institute in San Francisco.
"We only use fine chocolate, organic cream and butter, and real ingredients for flavoring -- liquor, fruit, nuts or coffee," she explained.
It's a big career change Barnicki says has been worth it. Her customers believe this chocolate company was a delicious decision as well. "I have people say, 'this is the best chocolate I've ever had.' They'll name some of big names and say, 'this is way better than that,'" she said.
Her goal is to grow the company and eventually have a kitchen away from her home dedicated solely to chocolate goods. "Today I can write thousand-dollar checks for charities. My goal is in ten years I want to be able to write a million dollar check for charity," she said. "I can't wait until that happens."
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All the while helping make a better life for children near and far.
Bellafina Chocolates sells goods in several area stores, including Fresh Market in Johnson City and the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce.
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Shakira had an album release party last night. Ryan Seacrest hosted it so it was really two hours talking about hair and green juice.
Apparently The Wall Street Journal has a magazine and they got Scarlett J to pose for it in her boyfriend's shoes.
Sarah Michelle Gellar takes her daughter to school.
Sienna Miller leaves Tom Sturridge behind just like she will permanently when she finds the right married man.
Sarah Silverman in NYC.
Taylor Momsen fully clothed in London.
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Anna Chlumsky and
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Occupy Wall Street for what?
Original post made by Occupy Wallstreet, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Jan 9, 2012
Pleasanton Weekly readers in general comment that the occupy movement are left wing liberal homeless etc.
Republicans are heavily funded by Wall Street and generally for big business.
Unregulated for ten years under the GOP administration, here is part of the damage and we the taxpayors bailed out Wall Street.
Complaints have been filed against the following lead defendants, in alphabetical order:
1. Ally Financial Inc. f/k/a GMAC, LLC – $6 billion
2. Bank of America Corporation – $6 billion
3. Barclays Bank PLC – $4.9 billion
... 4. Citigroup, Inc. – $3.5 billion
5. Countrywide Financial Corporation -$26.6 billion
6. Credit Suisse Holdings (USA), Inc. – $14.1 billion
7. Deutsche Bank AG – $14.2 billion
8. First Horizon National Corporation – $883 million
9. General Electric Company – $549 million
10. Goldman Sachs & Co. – $11.1 billion
11. HSBC North America Holdings, Inc. – $6.2 billion
12. JPMorgan Chase & Co. – $33 billion
13. Merrill Lynch & Co. / First Franklin Financial Corp. – $24.8 billion
14. Morgan Stanley – $10.6 billion
15. Nomura Holding America Inc. – $2 billion
16. The Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC – $30.4 billion
17. Société Générale – $1.3 billionSee More
Finally, after trillions in fraudulent activity, trillions in bailouts, trillions in printed money, billions in political bribing & billions in bonuses, the criminal cartel members on Wall Street are beginning to get what they deserve...
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 9, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Then we get this kind of response from these same people- Web Link
What are people protecting with their criticism and insults towards those who are following the Occupy Movement? Themselves? Or are they simply waiting for others to do the work to end this kind of waste that has destroyed our economy.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 9, 2012 at 9:53 pm
This is so tiresome. This is a really serious subject. If we just use is as an excuse to prop up or bash Democrats or Republicans, nothing will change.
a resident of Bridle Creek
on Jan 10, 2012 at 7:23 am
To wholly blame the financial sector is to be completely ignorant as to who is making the rules.
Maybe you should review the basics of lobbying by all special interests:
Lobby "A" (lets say the financial lobby, but you can pick any) meets with its favorite politicians and discusses the need for regulation or rescinding existing regulation. Politician "A" plays coy and makes a nit about the request.
Not being able to persuade politician "A" with the logic of it's position, lobby "A" then decides to make a "contribution" to politician "A" and VOILA!, he decides that yes, the regulation needs to be created or rescinded.
Nothing I described above is patently illegal but it most definitely is unethical as well as morally reprehensible. The Lobby is playing the game that the politician has dictated: PAY FOR PLAY.
Bottom line: The buck stops at our politicians, Democrat and Republican, and NOT with the special interests. They're doing what they have to do and our politicians are allowing it. To think otherwise is ridiculous.
a resident of Foothill High School
on Jan 10, 2012 at 8:19 am
GX is a registered user.
I concur with Dan. Wall Street was a major source of the problems but not the only by a long shot. Government had a lot to do with it (policies, regulation, GSEs, Congress, etc.). So did the Mortgage companies and so did irresponsible home owners.
For those who are interested in expanding their understanding of what caused the crisis, I recommend "All the Devils are Here" by McLean and Nocera.
This being said, I am all for eliminating all subsidies to Wall Street and Freddie/Fannie so that bankers can get paid what they are worth (according to the value they create) not what they think they should be paid.
But keep in mind this also means that bond holders will no longer be bailed out which will impact pensions, etc.
a resident of Parkside
on Jan 10, 2012 at 10:14 am
Speaking of continuation of the source of problem, anyone care to correlate the 'lead defendant's listed above with the amounts they've contributed thus far to obama's re-election bid?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 11, 2012 at 9:00 pm
No particular Republican names. However, Clinton's ROBERT RUBIN was top dog at CitiGroup leading up to collapse.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 25, 2012 at 10:13 am
It is curious. The supporters of the Occupy mob seem to whish to justify mindless civil disobediance by accusing the Repbulicans of beng supported by rich corparate entities? This simple minded approach is sophomoric at best. With a modicum of effort one can ascertain that the proggressive Democrat is equally supported, (and handsomely), supported by not only rich corporate entities, but very wealthy left leaning individuals. The occupiers are themselves being supported financially through the largess of the infamous George Sorros, supporter of all movements that encourage the downfall of our system. Regardless of one's political party, I believe one should look and listen to what the "occupiers" say and do. They are united in only one particular sense. They are disjointed, without a cogent philosophy, range from the pathetically mentally deranged, to the misquided psuedo intellectual, and they are easily being misdirected and manipuleted by a cadre of political zealots the fervently want to replace our beloved, but flawed system of capitalism, and individual liberty with a socialist paradise ala
the former USSR or People's Republic of China, Cuba etc. Yes, yes, the Corporate world has been quilty of a lot, as have our politicians from all stripes. Rather than camping out on the lawn of a city park, spreading garbage, desease, and public defecation, our anger should be directed at replacing the corrupt in government, and exposing the crooks to well documented scrutiny. This whole situation is our fault, we continue to vote corrupt politicians into high office. We need to change the culture at the ballot box before the crooks completely corrupt the electoral process....
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In general, The Golden Globes are a pretty great time for TV lovers.
We get to see our favourite shows and stars celebrate right alongside their silver screen counterparts. We get to see all of them get silly and tipsy on all of that notorious champagne at their tables. And, when we're really lucky, as we are again this year, we also have the chance to watch some of our faves, like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, preside over the whole shebang.
Despite the fine quality of television in this day and age, the medium isn't quite equal to movies at the Golden Globes just yet. Sure, The Hollywood Foreign Press doles out statues to best actors and actresses across the board and both film and television's best dramas and comedies get their moments in the golden sun. But other categories, like Best Score and Best Original Song, for example, are still the sole property of the film world.
In other words, this means that U2 ("Ordinary Love" from "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom"), Justin Timberlake and company ("Please Mr Kennedy" from "Inside Llewyn Davis") and Taylor Swift ("Sweeter Than Fiction" from "One Chance") all have a shot at walking away with a "Best Original Song" trophy this Sunday at the 71st Annual Golden Globes, but the geniuses behind the Fantastic 4 musical from "Arrested Development" don't even get to enjoy the honour of just being nominated.
While we might not be able to change the ways of the Golden Globes overnight – or ever – we did want to do our small part to celebrate the undersung heroes who have written and sourced the scores that have creeped us out on shows like "Twin Peaks", the songs that have set the mood for period pieces like "Life On Mars" and the numbers that made a show like "30 Rock" even funnier than it already was.
Here are our picks for the all-time winners for Best TV Soundtrack are:
The best drama in the history of television (sorry, "Breaking Bad" fans) is almost as good in soundtrack form with a mix of songs that appeared in the show (including four of the five versions of "Way Down In The Hole" used in the opening credits) and clips of some of its most famous quotes. Sadly, Senator Clay Davis's trademark "sheeeeeeiit" is not among those clips. Featured Track: "Way Down In The Hole" -- Tom Waits
This soundtrack for the early-nineties cult classic features the show's iconic theme song by Angelo Badalamenti and that alone is enough to earn it a spot on this list. The rest of the disc -- a mix of other Badalamenti themes and songs that Julee Cruise performed on the show -- are just icing on the cake. Or ice cream on the good cherry pie. Featured Track: "Audrey's Dance" -- Angelo Badalamenti
Just like the show itself, this collection of songs from the "Yo Gabba Gabba!" cast and YGG friends and visitors like The Shins, Chromeo, The Roots and of Montreal appeals to hipsters and music nerds of all ages. Featured Track: "Nice N Clean" -- Chromeo
Tina Fey's beloved sitcom had a slew of brilliant musical moments thanks to Fey and her composer husband Jeff Richmond and many of them are captured on this double album. "30 Rock" classics "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah," "Tennis Night" and Muffin Top" are all on there. So are the cast's inspired takes on "Midnight Train To Georgia" and "I Will Always Love You." Featured Track: "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah" -- Tracy Jordan
Songs like "Live And Let Die," "Whisky In The Jar," and, of course, "Life On Mars" were such a huge part of this strange and brilliant time-traveling cop drama (the UK version, of course. Let us never speak of the American remake again) that listening to the soundtrack is almost like being in 1973 with Sam Tyler and crew. The bits of dialogue featuring the show's dreamy star, John Simm, are a nice touch, too. Featured Track: "Live and Let Die" -- Paul McCartney and Wings
The debut album from Bret McKenzie and Jermaine Clement features a number of songs that also appeared on their HBO show, including "Bowie," "Robots" and "The Prince of Parties." It's all very charming and funny, but it probably wouldn't be on this list if the far superior musical comedy duo The Mighty Boosh had ever released a proper album or soundtrack. Featured Track: "Most Beautiful Girl" -- Flight of the Conchords
Plenty of shows have played with the musical episode gimmick, but only Buffy has managed to turn the concept into a genuine work of art. The soundtrack for "Once More, With Feeling" can easily hold its own with the Cabarets, Avenue Qs and the Les Mizes of the world. And "Under Your Spell" features the best sexual euphemisms that the musical theatre world has seen since Pippin. Featured Track: "Under Your Spell" -- Amber Benson
This is more a novelty than a soundtrack, seeing as how "The Moaning Lisa" is the only song that ever officially appeared on the TV show (the video for "Do The Bartman" debuted after an episode, but wasn't part of the show proper), but it's still a magical part of the greater Simpsons oeuvre. I'm still not sure why or how anyone thought that it was a good idea to have the whole Simpson family perform a collection of original pop songs and blues covers with help from BB King and DJ Jazzy Jeff, but I'm glad that they did. Featured Track: "Look At All Those Idiots" -- J. Montgomery Burns (Jeff Martin, Sam Simon, Jai Winding)
The first musical release from the WWF/WWE empire is a downright inspired collection of wrestler's theme songs ("Real American," "Hulk Hogan's Theme") and original performances from wrestlers and personalities like "Captain" Lou Albano, Jimmy Hart, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Junkyard Dog. Vince McMahon and co. have tried to replicate this magic a number of times over the years with similar collections, but nothing has ever come close to the cacophonous genius of the entire WWF roster trying to sing "The Land of a Thousand Dances." Featured Track: "Real American" -- Rick Derringer
Don't let the semi-questionable roster of mid-nineties modern rockers on this disc deter you. This collection of cartoon theme song covers is almost uniformly perfect and packed with unironic joy. Highlights include Liz Phair's blistering reimagining of The Banana Splits' "Tra La La Song," Tripping Daisy's version of "Sigmund and the Seamonsters," The Murmurs doing "H.R. Pufnstuff" and The Ramones' take on "Spider-Man." Featured Track: "The Tra La La Song (One Banana, Two Banana)" -- Liz Phair and Material Issue
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07 Escalade Vs Infiniti QX56
The 07 still hasnt grown on me, I think the Infiniti truck is pretty nice any opinions or anything?
Re: 07 Escalade Vs Infiniti QX56
If you're trying to choose between the two. I would personally go with the Infiniti. However, like ive said in the past - I would still buy another 2002 Escalade. And I maybe will, if I look for another SUV.
Re: 07 Escalade Vs Infiniti QX56
I dont know about that infiniti, kinda looks like a hippo or rhino. I would rather get a toyota land cruiser, only cause I had one and loved it, and I miss it. Other than that stick with cadillac and get the new escalade!
The qx56 and armada make me sick when i see them. My family wanted to get the armada when I went back this christmas but I told them not to buy anything that ugly. Instead we got another trailblazer but xlt this time. I would rather be seen in a trailblazer or envoy than an armada or qx56 OR qx45.
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Re: 07 Escalade Vs Infiniti QX56
The problem with most of the Japanese based SUV/Trucks is they are not built very strong, and lack power, but they are getting better each year, and the QX although low in HP (315) has good torque. I personally would buy a Ford first, and I can tell you that is no happening.
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Well, I'm somewhat biased since I just recently bought a '07 Escalade but I did cross-shop other brands before my purchase. IMO, the Infiniti styling, esp from the side is just terrible--looks lke they welded the front and rear ends of 2 different vehicles. IMO, the Escalade just looks more classy and is a head-turner everywhere I go---I see other drivers literally straining their heads to look at my truck as they pass by. The new Escalade has a lot more power, better handling, smoother ride, and a much better interior than the Inifiniti--which has more cheaper plastics, inferior NAV system, and suspicious rattles and squeaks when I test drove it. No brainer for me.
Re: 07 Escalade Vs Infiniti QX56Originally Posted by PeteESC07
Some owner boards seem to have a lot of satisfied owners without any problems and "noise free" trucks, but it's still a problem.
The QX56 does have a LOT more room than a regular Escalade, though, along with an actually usable and comfortable 3rd row that folds flat. That's one strong area.
Re: 07 Escalade Vs Infiniti QX56
Having owned both vehicles. I can tell you as far as features...the Qx56 is great. The interior is very large and nice looking. But thats it. As far as ride...it sucks. Thats why everything rattles inside. It takes bumps horribly. The Dvd player rattled from day 1 and I had it fixed 3 times and it still rattled. The brakes were horrible. They had to be replaced after 2300 miles. The escalade rides much better and I have 20 inch rims on it. Nothing rattles. So you be the judge. i dont think I would purchase another QX until I hear that they addressed all those issues.
Re: 07 Escalade Vs Infiniti QX56Originally Posted by white lade
What year Escalade do you have? If you have the short one, do you miss actually having a comfortable 3rd row that goes flat and cargo room at the same time, or was that not important to you?
Re: 07 Escalade Vs Infiniti QX56
I had a 2005 Qx56 which I traded for a 2005 Escalade because I couldn't deal with going to the dealer every other week to fix something. I now have a 2005 escalade and have not had any problems with the car so far. I do miss the third row seats not folding flat. I can't believe they didn't address that in the new escalades.
Re: 07 Escalade Vs Infiniti QX56Originally Posted by white lade
Re: 07 Escalade Vs Infiniti QX56
Infiniti QX 56 is the ugliest SUV I have ever seen , it looks gargoyle like to the front sode of the car . Why would buy and waste some money for it that's what I find it out of sense
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I actually like the QX56 very much. I took it for a test drive and it drove like a car. It's VERY quick! Mid 6's 0-60 - faster than most "quick" cars.. I thought it handled very well.. But I hear a LOT of complaints from owners... Personally, I'd stay away from the Infiniti QX56 and go with a new Escalade.. Now that the interior is just as nice as the Infiniti, if not better, there's really no reason to choose the QX56..Have an iPhone or Android? Then you can be connected with everything automotive in your area.
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A close friend of mine has a white QX56 on 22" Giovanna Gello rims with part of the rims painted to match the truck. He had tv's and a computer installed which has internet access in the truck. He has cable installed and the interior on his truck is beautiful. Money wasn't really an issue and I asked why he bought the QX56 over the Escalade and he said the interior. The interior of the QX56 is a little more spacious, which I agree with, but the ride of that truck is horrible. He hasn't had any problems mechanically with it, but he says my Escalade has a nicer ride. With all that he did to the QX56, it looks real smooth. He had the stock grille switched out with billet inserts and also had the lower mesh grilles matched to the billet. All the chrome was painted white to match the truck and it looks tight. I will get some pictures from him and post them along with pictures of my Escalade. You can see what I am talking about.
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The Infiniti QX56 and the Armada are both built in Canton, MS where they have had horrible quality control problems. I think they actually shut down the plant awhile ago to try to get their act together. Who knows if they improved?
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Re: 07 Escalade Vs Infiniti QX56Originally Posted by hcvone
If you need stats let me know, Ill be happy to find some, but google the topic. I'd take less power over having to take my ride to the dealer often, anyday. Power is the easiest upgrade on a vehicle.
THAT SAID, I cant stand the Infinity.


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I knew there were a few more places a little further along the road but we didnt want to wait for the next bus. Crossing the road we flag down a passing pick-up truck and manage to scrounge a lift. Climbing into the back along with a couple of very drunk young chaps we set off. They have been workiong away from home and are now returning to their families. They invute us to go with them for a few drinks and some food but we politely decline.
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We called it a day and went to the main road to wait for a passing bus. I knew what time the buses left Khon Kaen and by estimating how long it would take them to get here we were only about 10mins out in our timing. We bussed back to Phon Thong then biked about 5km out of town to a small furniture shop that made small garden houses. They also make the larger houses but dont sell them at this site. John picks up a business card with a web address and we leave to head back to Khamnadie and it is now really hot.
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The apartment is located in the Castello district, the most sought after part of the city for visitors seeking the authentic side of Venice, away from the crowded touristy areas. Campo Bandiera e Moro (or Bragora), is a quaint small Venetian square with a ringed well, offering an idyllic view that properly represents the Venice of yore and the city's fascinating "slow" lifestyle.
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The Gold-Apartment kept all its promises: it is ideally located in a quiet road and only a few minutes from the vaporetto stop of Ca d'Oro. The apartment is smaller than the pictures on Wimdu might suggest, but it is modern, good colours and furniture (quality beds!), very clean and all the appliances /apparatus worked well.
We were 2 couples occupying the appartment over 5 nights and very happy with our selection. The only point to mention: hard to believe that 6 people would share this appartment - much too small in our opinion.
This turned out to be a terrific location—just what we were looking for! Far enough away from the touristic areas yet great access to all the water bus lines and close to local food markets, too. Since we were traveling before arriving, and we were without a phone, too— we were not able to make contact until the evening of our arrival. With the kind help of the upstairs neighbor who lent us her phone, we were in the apartment within the hour and everything was ready to go. Delightful stay!
This flat was perfect for our 3 day stay. Great location and great hosts. Valentina was very prompt with her replies and Marco was extremely helpful when he checked us in to the flat and recommended a close by restaurant. We went back for dinner the next night. We would stay here again for sure.
A truly Biennale appartment: just around the corner of the Giardini and the Arsenale, but also in walking distance to other pavillons in the city, the collaterali and the museums. The apartment is situated in a still calm and popular neighbourhood with a couple of nice and popular places to go (for breakfast, lunch and dinner).
I don't want to be fussy, but there's a very unpleasant smell in the bathroom and the reception and cleaning fee is a bit over the top. BUT the receptionist provided us with a very good map of Venice! And the apartment is clean and tidy.
Apart from that: Everything was fine with us. I definitely recommend this apartment especially to art lovers and in general to travelers looking for an accomodation which is not very far from all the gorgeous places in Venice but far enough 'off the beaten track'.
The location of the flat is very good. It is close to the boat stop and to a walking area as well.
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The beds are comfortable the kitchen is well equipped.
In a nutshell we were very pleased with this appartement and can recommend it as a good accommodation.
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The flat is very confortable, and extremelly well situated, at the heart of venice. Marco (Valentina assistant) who received us is very efficient and polite. For sure a good choice.
A lovely accommodation close to Rialto (5 min away walking) and with all the necessary facilities around it. Very quiet in the night, it has two double room and a living room with a double bed futon .... more than enough to sleep up to 6 adults if needed! We were a family of four and the two kids were able to have their own room. The kitchenette has a nice view over a small canal (which is the picture posted on the site) and we enjoyed sitting at the small table in the evening drinking Prosecco and watching people walking and chatting over the little bridge. Al in all a very positive experience with only one recommendation: it would be good if the two air conditioning units could have their exhaust pipes permanently fixed on the wall with an outside hole. Having to keep the windows open for the hot air to be disposed reduced dramatically the efficiency of the air conditioning and we were never able to properly cool down the apartment.
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ACCOMMODATION ..... A little on the sparse side but clean with everything you would need. The property maintenance could be improved. When we arrived there were several lights out, the towel rail in the small bathroom would not turn off making it unpleasantly hot. The shower was a disaster. It leaked, would not stay on the mounting rail due to the wrong fittings being used, one of two air con units was unusable due to the noise it made.
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The incident began with a home invasion in the 6200 block of Highway 78 West around 5:30 a.m. The victim said two, possibly three, men forced their way into her father's home. One suspect kept her in a bedroom of the home while the other(s) ransacked the home's gun collection.
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A sharpshooting beetle may trigger new ideas for aircraft engineers
Andy McIntosh has enlisted an unusual partner for his engineering research—one with six legs.
A professor of thermodynamics and combustion theory at the University of Leeds in England, McIntosh is seeking a more reliable way to reignite aircraft gas turbine engines, which sometimes go out in flight. When this happens, an electrode fires, producing a small explosion that sends a stream of charged particles into the engine. Unfortunately, these particles don't always travel far enough to kindle a reaction.
It's here that McIntosh has found a biological inspiration. Common throughout the world, the bombardier beetle (Brachinus) has a uniquely adapted defense against predators. By producing a set of repeated chemical explosions in a combustion chamber in its abdomen, the insect creates a biological Gatling gun that can fire a pulsed jet of boiling fluid in almost any direction. "It will scald you if you put your hand nearby," McIntosh says. "Frogs, spiders, ants and birds which try to eat this creature get stopped by this ejection, so they learn not to touch it."
The natural designs involved are so efficient that McIntosh wants to adapt them to improve engine reigniters. Specifically, he's found that the shape of the beetle's combustion chamber and its nozzle are very important in maximizing the amount of material ejected by each explosion. And "that could be the great advantage for reigniters of gas turbines," he says. More efficient ejection could send ionized particles farther into an extinguished engine, increasing the chance of restarting it successfully.
McIntosh's studies build on the work of Thomas Eisner, a Cornell biologist whose interest in the beetle dates to his days as a graduate student at Harvard, when he first collected some of the insects in a meadow in Lexington, Massachusetts. "I picked them up and they made popping sounds and shot out this stuff, and I got interested from that moment on," he says. "So I started off by working on the aiming of the beetle and experiments with predators."
Recordings made by Eisner and his collaborators showed that the sound of the beetle's blasts was pulsed, and inducing the insect to fire on a piezoelectric crystal yielded an alternating current. "So we got this indirect proof that the animal is shooting out [ejecta] like water out of a Waterpik, but at 500–1,000 pulses per second."
For the final proof, Eisner, himself a photographer, seized the chance to work with Harold Edgerton, an engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who was a pioneer in high-speed photography.
Eisner displayed a beetle for Edgerton's freshman seminar, and the two filmed the insect that afternoon with Edgerton's fast-action camera and pulsed electronic lights. Within an hour they were looking at wet film, developed in-house at MIT. "It was one of the most exciting moments of my life," Eisner says. "Because we'd predicted it—wonderful footage where the stuff comes out at 2,600 frames per second."
It was Edgerton's footage that gave McIntosh his first look at the insect in action, in a documentary that Eisner made with the BBC. "I thought wow, this is extraordinary," McIntosh says. "That footage has been inspirational to me to see that, well, maybe we can learn from the combustion in this creature."
In adapting the beetle's technique to engine reigniters, McIntosh will first seek to understand the steam explosion involved in the beetle's defense. Then he plans to model the heart-shaped combustion chamber using a methane-air explosion, to understand whether the shapes of the chamber and nozzle are significantly effective at larger scales. By the end of his three-year project he may be studying actual ion production, the splitting of air and water vapor into its component parts, as happens in real engine reigniters. "That will be more complicated to numerically model," he says, "but we'll probably get to that by the end of the project."
Biologist Eisner says he knows of no other engineering attempts to copy the insect's technique, "but I think this breakthrough in England is a very interesting thing," he says. "I'm dying to find out what else the beetle can do." In his own work he's now studying large Venezuelan bombardiers to learn how the insects aim their weapons and to understand more about the glands involved. "It just doesn't end," he says. "The bombardier beetle is a constant source of joy."
Beyond engine reigniters, McIntosh says he can envision future applications of the bombardier's efficient mass-ejection technique, including rocket technology, automobile airbags and unmanned aerial vehicles, though all of these are beyond the scope of his current study.
Both agree that biology has many remaining lessons for human designers. "I think the natural world is full of excellent designs that we can learn from," McIntosh says. "And I think there should be a lot more contact and interaction between good biologists and engineers. This interaction between the disciplines, I think, needs to be done an awful lot more."—Greg Ross
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