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Mexico's rich and mysterious past is still visible in the amazing ancient ruins scattered throughout the country. From impressive towering pyramids in the Yucatan Peninsula to elaborate ancient cities found in Coba, the Mayan heritage continues to draw millions of tourists from across the globe. If you are looking to extend your knowledge and your travels beyond the Yucatan and Riviera Maya, we have shared our travels to remote Mayan ruin sites in southern and western locations. When traveling to the Riviera Maya, you will have a wealth of INAH ruins to visit, ranging from the Tulum ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea to Chichen Itza, the 8th wonders of the world!
Balamkú, located just a few miles from Calakmul in the state of Campeche, has the largest surviving stucco frieze found at any of the excavated Mayan settlements. The Four Kings Frieze is protected from the sun and inclement weather in the House of the Jaguar. Dating back to 550 to 650 AD, the symbolism and artistry found in these four friezes is worth the drive and the experience at Balamkú.
Becán was "discovered" by archaeologists Karl Ruppert and John Denison in 1934. The name Becán means "ravine formed by water, ('Be' meaning roadway and 'Kan' meaning serpent) a contemporary Yucatecan-Maya name that Ruppert and Denison selected for the site. The ancient Maya name is not known. It is this architectural feature that sets Becan apart from other Mayan settlements.
The Bonampak archaeological zone in Chiapas, Mexico is small, but don't let its size determine the significance of this Mayan Ruin. The preserved murals in Bonampak, dating back to 790 A.D., are worth the trip to Chiapas. Archeologists believe that Bonampak has the finest examples of classic Mayan frescoes. These murals introduced a different understanding of the Maya culture unseen in other archaeological sites.
Located in Campeche, Mexico, Calakmul is only 22 miles from the Guatemala border. Located within a protected UNESCO Biosphere and a UNESCO site itself, Calakmul has vast jungle, monkeys, and over 230 species of birds. Remote and beautiful, the Calakmul Ruins is a unique settlement that deserved it's award for its cultural and environmental importance. Jhon 12.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4...
Located in the Costa Maya, just south of the Riviera Maya, Chacchoben, "The Place of Red Corn," (in Spanish "Lugar de Maiz Colorado,") is a largely restored Mayan site. Chacchoben has a mystical feel to it. The towering mahogany trees, enormous cohune palms, strangler figs, and banyan trees makes Chacchoben a special place.
This adventure takes you deep into the Sian Ka'an Biosphere just south of Tulum. Ever since we glimpsed the Santa Rosa peninsula on a flight along the southern coastline we have dreamed of making the trip to the Chac Mool Ruins. Located on the Santa Rosa peninsula, the Chac Mool ruins lie between two large bays in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve; Bahia de la Ascension and Bahia Espiritu Santo.
The Mayan Ruins of Chicanná were rediscovered and named in 1966 by Jack D. Eaton during his exploration of the Yucatan. Eaton was poking around prior to the official start of the National Geographic/Tulane University archaeological study at the Becán Ruins and found this site. The design on the famous Structure II, 'House of the Serpent Mouth' inspired the Mayan name Chicanná. In Mayan "chi" is mouth; "can" is serpent and "na" is house.
We were first introduced to Chichen Itza through John Lloyd Stevens travel book "Incidents of Travel in Yucatan' published in 1843. Now, Chichen Itza is a UNESCO World Heritage site, the #2 most visited archaeological site in Mexico and in 2006 awarded the title of one of the new 7 Wonders of the World. Chichen Itza has played an important role in understanding Mayan and Mexican history making it a top tour in the Riviera Maya and an excellent Loco Adventure.
Archaeologists believe Cobá was one of the most important ruin sites on the Yucatan Peninsula. The design and purpose of this settlement was very different from other Mayan cities, with various settlements existing in one area. The white roads lead from each settlement to the main pyramid, Nohoch Mul. Learn more about this off-the-beaten-track Mayan Ruin.
Located in the southern part of the State of Quintana Roo, Dzibanche and Kinichna is a unique off the beaten path experience in the heart of local villages. To our surprise, these sites have two separate entrances but visitors pay only one entrance fee. Each site is smaller than the surrounding archeological sites but worth the driving adventure to reach them. The cities were discovered by Thomas Gann, a military doctor and amateur archeologist, in 1927
Dzibilchaltun Ruins are located near the colonial city of Merida, Yucatan. Dzibilchaltun was a large settlement and still occupied when the Spanish arrived during the 1500s. Archaeologists estimate there were as many as 200,000 inhabitants and 8,400 buildings during its history with artifacts dating back to the middle of the classic period (700 – 800 A.D.) Highlights are the large plaza, sacbe trails, the Temple of the Dolls, and the Open Chapel, an unusual amphitheater shaped structure.
El Meco, a small but influential Mayan Archeological site located in Cancun, was just recently opened to the public. The site is well preserved and worth a visit before heading to Cancun beaches or hopping on the Isla Mujeres ferry. The Itzamna influence is evident in this location. Serpent heads decorate the castillo staircase, the highest Mayan pyramid in the Cancun area.
El Rey Ruins located in the Hotel Zone of Cancun is part of an important ancient Maya trade route. Named after 'The King' stone sculpture found on the site, this post-classic community is a historical location as well as a great botanical garden. We were hoping to see the King sculpture which named this site, but our search turned into an adventure that had us exploring more Mayan ruins in Cancun.
The word Edzná comes from "House of the Itzás", which has led Archaeologists to believe that this Mayan city was influenced by the family Itzá long before they founded Chichen Itzá. It has also been documented that the layout of Edzná mimicked that of Teotihuacán near Mexico City. This Mayan site is as intriguing as it sounds and is a great trip through the Yucatan Peninsula. Adventure awaits at Edzná.
Ek Balam is a Yucatec Maya name that translates to "the black jaguar" or "bright star jaguar." Located near the colonial city of Valladolid in Yucatan, Mexico, Ek Balam's most important cultural period was during the Late Classic Period 700 - 1000 A.D It wasn't until the late 1980's when the site was mapped, and research continued into the 1990's. This is a mesmerizing ruins site if you are looking for something a bit off the beaten path.
Kohunlich pronounced (KOE•HOON•LEECH) is a Spanish derivative of 'Cohune palm tree'. This Mayan city is in the middle of the jungle in the south of Quintana Roo and home to Howler monkeys that can be heard, but not seen as you walk into the site. The jungle, moss covered terrain and majestic temples found on this site will keep you busy for a good portion of the day. This is a unique southern destination in Quintana Roo that should be seen.
Uxmal and Chichen Itza can overshadow the Mayapan Ruins, but reconsider your ruins visits as Mayapán is a worthy site to see. This site will add to your education and understanding of the Maya. Mayapán was the last standing civilization before the arrival of the Spanish and holds a wealth of information.
We love this ruin site! Muyil is the modern name used to refer to this archaeological site, but it is also know as Chunyaxché. This site is located within the northwest boundaries of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve off Hwy 307. Muyil Ruins is small, lush, has few visitors, and feels magical. This is an easy site to navigate, fun site to walk through, and the lagoon adds a new dimension to this Mayan history lesson.
The Mayan Ruins of Palenque are as important as Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Tikal in architectural magnificence and historical significance. Located 400 miles (650 kilometers) from the Riviera Maya, this is a great 3 day road trip from the beach. As an UNESCO Heritage site, Palenque is testimony to the mythology and resources of the Maya.
Jacque Costeau has long been credited for making Playa del Carmen and Cozumel popular but the Maya have been traveling between these two cities for centuries. The Playacar Ruins were a launching point for Maya women to honor the Goddess Ixchel on Cozumel Island. This annual spiritual pilgrimage was necessary in the eyes of the Maya for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth.
San Miguelito Ruins is located on the property of the Cancun Mayan Museum, a great combination that deepens visitors understanding of the Maya community. The museum has a wonderful archive of Mayan artifacts from various Mayan archeological sites. The ruin site of San Miguelito compliments the museum beautifully. Located to the west of the El Rey ruins in the Cancun Hotel Zone at KM 16.5, there are some wonderful surprises at this location.
Just south of Uxaml on the Ruta Pucc (Hwy 261) are three small ruin sites considered the suburbs of Uxmal. Few visit these small sites as Uxmal towers over the area both historically and culturally. Missing these three archaeological gems will leave a hole in your historical knowledge of the Maya. Being small sites, Sayil, Labna, Kabáh are easy to tour in just a few hours. Located close to Uxmal, they are easy to get to.
The greatest attraction at the Tulum Ruins is its location. Built on a bluff facing the rising sun, this ruin site is the only Maya settlement located on the beaches of the Caribbean. The views continue to be described as spectacular as millions of people visit this Maya ruin in the Riviera Maya.
For us, Uxmal has a magical feel and deep spirit not found at Chichen Itza. This UNESCO Mayan ruin site is less crowded than others and entices visitors to an overnight stay at local hotels so you can fully enjoy the Uxmal experience during the day and in the evening. The Uxmal archeological site is a wonderful balance of jungle, wide open spaces, and few visitors as you marvel over the classic Puuc architecture of the Maya.
Xel-Ha Ruins seems to be missed as people head to the Tulum Ruins overlooking the coast or venture into the Xel-Ha Eco-park. The Xel-Ha settlement has an important trade history and houses some great murals not found in Tulum or Muyil. The cenote located on the west end is a nice surprise and historical asset. Take a moment to stop into the Xel-Ha Ruins in the Riviera Maya. You will discover more about the Maya and the importance of coastal settlements.
Our journey to Yaxchilan Ruins had us heading down the Usumacinta River in Chiapas, Mexico. Located a fair distance from the Riviera Maya, the state of Chiapas is environmentally diverse with pasture lands, mountains, jungles, rivers, waterfalls and canyons. Culturally, Chiapas is rich with colonial cities, and has a long history of Mayan settlements.
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This is a discussion on Carrying Mags- Bullets Forward or Backward within the Defensive Carry & Tactical Training forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Many people are trained to carry additional mags so the the bullets face forward. It seems to me that when bullets face backward the body ...
I carry bullets Facing Forward
I carry bullets Facing Backward
Many people are trained to carry additional mags so the the bullets face forward. It seems to me that when bullets face backward the body mechanics are less awkward to reload. The natural arc of your arm will put the mag into correct position after every inverted draw. We all know the importance of keeping body mechanics consistent every time, but what are everyones opinions to support either method.
Bullets Facing Forward or Facing Backward?
Bullets facing rear. Then I don't have to flip my hand over. I clear the carrier than roll the mag into the well. Twice as fast for me and easier under stress.
07/02 FFL/SOT since 2006
Probably the only home based FFL that doesn't do transfers.
Bullets facing forward, and all facing the same direction. I like the consistency. I don't have to think about positioning my hand a certain way to grab the mag. On the IPSC rig I shoot single stack division with, I have six mag pouches running along my belt and all of the magazines face in the same direction. I don't have to think, just react consistently.
My bias, my .02 cents.
Backwards... Up, Rotate, In, Done....
NRA Member.
Ruger P95
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Diesel Suburban and various other weapons.
Rounds forward... up and in. works for me.
Get the U.N. out of the U.S.
Get the U.S. out of the U.N.
Another for rear-ward,.. I have a friend that told me I was all messed up and couldn't possibly reload with any speed or accuracy... Well after he watched a few times doing it eyes closed, he said,.. "WOW, I guess that works for you"...
Completely natural to me with no wasted movement. Draw, rotate up and insert.
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in a grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat."
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Forward, so you can put your index finger on the front of the bullet to assist in guiding the mag to the opening - that's the way I was taught.
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Weak side mag carrier, bullets face backwards. No need to rotate the magazine when the SHTF. I shoot all IPSC matches with bullets pointed behind me.
"Government is not the solution to our problem; government IS the problem". - Ronald Reagan 1981
On the street, or at the matches.............. bullets forward.
"To believe that social reforms can eradicate evil altogether is to forget that evil is a protean creature, forever assuming a new shape when deprived of an old one." - SAT
Never argue with an idiot - they'll bring you down to their level then beat you with experience.
Backward on the weak side. Makes it easier for me to feel and hook the floor plate.
"and suddenly I can not hold back my sword hand's anger"
Upside down for me.
I will support gun control when you can guarantee all guns are removed from this planet. That includes military and law enforcement. When you can accomplish that, then I will be the last person to lay down my gun. Then I will carry the weapon that replaces the gun.


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HIS 111 East Asian Civilization
This course surveys the origin and evolution of East Asian Civilization throughout the centuries. It covers the different patterns of interaction among early societies of China, Japan, and the two Koreas. It discusses different features of Confucianism, Daoism and East Asian Buddhism and their imprints on the East Asian Civilization. It covers a long span of historic period, and a very diverse cultural patterns, and the long and troubled interaction between East Asia and the West.
HIS 120 Western Civilization:Ancient Greece to 1450
A survey of European history from ancient Greece through the Middle Ages. It examines a wide variety of topics in political, social, and economic history including the nature of Greek society, the rise and fall of the Roman empire, the spread of Christianity, and the functioning of the feudal system. This course satisfies the Triad Education History/Political Science course requirement.
HIS 121 Western Civilization:1450-1815
A survey of history beginning with the late Medieval era and carrying through the Age of Napoleon. It provides both an introduction to and a better understanding of the cultural, economic, and political developments of this period. Students read three to four books in addition to the text and deliver a classroom presentation. This course satisfies the Triad Education History/Political Science course requirement.
HIS 122 Western Civ:1815-Present
In the same format as HIS 121, this course covers the period from 1815 to the present. This course satisfies the Triad Education History/Political Science course requirement.
HIS 131 U. S. History I
United States History I covers the period from 1492 to 1877. Beginning with the Age of Discovery, the course examines the development of colonial societies and the transition from colonial status to independent nationhood. The course continues with the era of the American Revolution, the course explores such topics as the Constitution, westward expansion, the rise of sectionalism, the institution of slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction. This course satisfies the Triad Education History/Political Science course requirement.
HIS 132 U.S. History II
United States History II covers the post-Civil War period to the present. A major theme is the transformation of the United States from a predominately rural and agricultural nation to one that has become urban and industrial in character and emerged as a great global power. The course is intended to foster an understanding of the United States in the 21st century. This course satisfies the Triad Education History/Political Science course requirement.
HIS 230 Women in American History
The course examines the social history of women in the United States from the colonial period to the present. The course explores how such issues as race, region, ethnicity, and politics have shaped women's lives and how women, in turn, have shaped their lives in response to these issues. From examining women's history and arguing about its meaning, students should gain a richer understanding of women's experience and a new perspective on American history. This course satisfies the Triad Education History/Political Science course requirements.
HIS 480 Senior History Seminar
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This course is a senior capstone for students majoring in history and political science. In this course students write a major research paper that relies heavily on primary source documents. The course has three aims: 1) to study and reflect on the disciplines of history and political science, 2) to learn research methods associated with history and political science, and 3) to refine writing skills, especially as they relate to writing a research paper in history and political science. To focus attention on the clarity and logic of writing, students will prepare drafts of their papers to be reviewed by the entire class as well as by the instructor. This course fulfills the Triad Education College Composition II requirements.
PSC 151 Intro to American Government
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PSC 258 Comparative Government in Industrialized States
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PSC 259 Comparative Third World Government
This is a systemic and comparative study of the important political institutions, political culture, political legitimacy, policies, politics of major third world countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The course will also examine in a comparative manner what make a state strong or weak in the global system, and why certain governments behaves the way it does.
PSC 320 Chinese Government and Politics
This course is an in-depth study of the origin and evolution of Chinese revolution, and its impact on world power configuration and on transforming Chinese society and culture. It will examine the rise of Chinese nationalism and Communism and their impact on transforming China over the years. Through examining the four wars China engaged in between 1921 and 1949, students will learn the evolution of different political forces in China and eventual rise of Mao and his thoughts in China. It will study the dramatic events of the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution and Tiananmen Square Incident and their aftermath for China and the world. Students will learn to appreciate the dynamics of Chinese politics and its impact on regional as well as world politics.
PSC 330 Politics of Developing States
Issue oriented, this course examines important questions in the politics of developing states. It will look at the legacies of colonialism, the impact of neocolonialism and the function of nationalism in the developing state. The impact of modernization theory, the green revoluton, the WTO, IMF, World Bank and other international institutions on the development of the third word countries. Population growth and its environmental impact will also be studied through different cases studies.
PSC 340 International Politics of the Asia-Pacific
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Mandy shoved some eggs and some bacon on her plate. "Aren't you going to have some, too?"
"No," Lily answered. "I don't want any."
Mandy made big eyes. "But you love eggs and bacon!"
"Not today," Lily muttered.
"What?" Then Mandy narrowed her eyes suspiciously. "You're not having an eating disorder, are you?"
"I can assure you that I do not have an eating disorder." Lily sighed, feeling that honesty was the right thing now. "It just feels as though I'm going to be sick. You know… after that poem."
Mandy lay down her knife and fork. "Oh, Lily, I understand you. It was sickening and I still can't believe it. He seemed so nice and caring… and how hurt he looked! And he was so shocked when you told him about that whore-thing. All right, he can be a prat sometimes, as I've already said, but I never thought he would act like such a bloody bastard. Merlin, I can go on and on with talking about that Dementor-like, stupid idiot who I thought would be smarter, but I should probably stop now, so I don't call him things that I'll regret later."
"I hate him," Lily spat.
"No, you don't! Forget about my little rant which I'm glad I stopped now. You guys have really got better off the past weeks!"
"Well, now he ruined our almost-friendship."
"Lily, I'm sure there's an explanation," Mandy said. "I mean – how can we be sure it was him who wrote that poem? Where's the proof?"
Lily stared at her brown-haired friend. "He signed it! And he said he had written it! There's your proof!"
"But do you think he'd be stupid enough to-"
Mandy sighed. "You should eat, though. Don't let that ruin your birthday."
"If you really want me to vomit all over you, I suppose I could," Lily said grumpily.
Mandy didn't answer, but she moved a bit away from Lily, so she and her plate were outside the danger zone.
Lily just walked faster.
Mandy took her arm, and made them go even faster
Lily turned around to face James. He had followed her since she and Mandy had left the Great Hall, and now the three of them were standing in the hallway.
"What?" Lily said angrily.
"I just wanted to say…" James hesitated. "I mean – d'you really think I sent you that poem?"
Lily looked at him in disbelief. "It was signed! With your name! And you admitted you had written it!"
"Yeah, I admitted I had written a poem, but not that poem! How stupid d'you think I am? Sign with my name after all that rubbish? I'd never write such things about you. I thought you knew that! I didn't write it, but I know who-"
"Give it a rest, will you?" Lily snarled, moving closer to him. "You're just full of lies," she hissed into his ear. "I honestly thought you'd become a tiny bit less immature this year, but obviously I was wrong. You're even worse than before. You're only a childish, perverted liar; that's what you are."
And with that, she left him.
James was stunned. He still felt her warm breath in his ear, although she was now walking away with Mandy.
"Wait!" he called, running. He grabbed Lily's wrist.
"Let go of me!" she shouted.
"I didn't write that poem, Lily, can't you understand that?"
"You're a childish, perverted liar," she repeated coolly.
"I'm not! If you'd just listen to me –"
Lily tried to pull her hand away from James with all her might, but it was impossible. "Let go!" she shrieked.
"Fine!" James said, letting go of her wrist.
As Lily had done everything to try to get out of his grip, she fell backwards. Her head crashed with a wall.
Mandy gasped, and hurried to get to her aid.
"Lily!" James said, terrified.
He made a move to get closer, but Mandy made him stop. "Don't," she said quietly. "I think you've done enough damage, James."
So he left them, looking hurt.
He was mad, but also a little sad. He actually had to force himself not to cry. Was that what she thought of him? She probably wouldn't have thought that if she had believed him. She probably wouldn't have thought that if he hadn't tried to be so poetic. She probably wouldn't have thought that if he hadn't sent the card with that big, black owl that reminded him of a bat.
If he only could get his hands on that slimy Slytherin. But James hadn't seen him all morning. He had even told Sirius, Remus and Peter to look for that greasy-haired bastard, but there were no results yet.
But when they caught him… oh, revenge would be sweet.
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The Costa Brava will be crowded this summer, as usual. If you like, you can take the train up to Girona on a day-trip, and possibly visit Figures, but you'll need a car or take a taxi if you want to visit the coast at Roses or possibly Begur.
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I would love to see cadaques. Is there a train that goes there? Is it worth it to rent a car once we arrive in Barcelona, drive to Costa Brava spend a few nights exploring different towns during the day and then drive back to Barcelona, drop off car and spend a few days there and fly out of Barcelona? If I choose this option, what is a good base for exploring Costa Brava?
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Girona is not on the coast, so presumably you would like to see the coast, yes?
I have to say -- at the risk of people screaming at me -- that you are going to get steered to a lot of unrewarding places you don't want to see if you limit your research about seeing the Costa Brava to asking questions on Fodor's. It's just a fact, and I'm going to leave at that. You can try other message boards (TripAdvisor and Lonely Planet leap to mind), but you should also get a professional guidebook for the Costa Brava (Rough Guide does a nice one) or even just Spain overall. The "web" guides have pretty limited, rigid advice.
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Despite the comments of our enlightened friend, you can check out the following:
Just be aware that it will be busy on the coast this summer, as usual.
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Loved Cadaques. We rented a ca, but you can get there by train/bus.
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You can take a bus to Cadaques from Barcelona bus station (near Arc de Triumf). Timetable : www.sarbus.com
Or you can take a train to Figueres, then a bus to Cadaques, also operated by Sarfa.
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Should I rent a car or is it easy enough to see Costa Brava by train?
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You can't do the coast by train. You'll need a car.
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Gotcha. Thanks!
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What town(s) should we use as a base to explore the coast? We have 4 nights to spend in costa brava. Do you recommend we stay 4 nights in a town that is half way between barcelona and Cadaqués (like Begur)and then drive to Cadaqués as a day trip? OR Should we spend 2 nights in Begur and then two nights in Cadaqués? I really appreciate your input!
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I'd stay in one place and go to Cadaques as a day trip.
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And see the Dali Museum in Figures too.
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I would suggest Girona as a base. Lots to see and experience in Girona. We rented a car at Girona airport even tho we took the train from Barcelona to Girona as that is where we got the best deal. We drove to Figueres and Cadaques from Girona.
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Hi there - I am still in the early planning stage of a summer vacation with my DD this. So far, I know that I want to start in Venice and end in Paris. What I haven't decided is how to spend the middle of our trip. We have 6 nights that we'd like to spend enjoying beautiful beaches. At first I was thinking the south of France, but I've already seen that and would like to try something new. I had been thinking Spain and the beautiful Costa Brava but would like to know your thoughts. Are there other countries that I should consider with lots of beautiful beaches and good food for us to enjoy? Croatia? Greece? What about Mallorca? I really appreciate your help!
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The Costa Brava will be busy, as will Mallorca, but both are doable. There are several resorts to choose from.
You might want to check out Cádiz and the Costa de la Luz, which lies east of the Costa Brava, facing the Atlantic.
Portugal is always nice, is less crowded and the food's not bad. And there are hundreds of miles of beach to roam.
You might also want to consider the Basque country, both the País Vasco and Pays Basque. The French side as some magnificent beaches, but it's always hard to beat La Concha beach in San Sebastian-Donostia. It will be busy and we always expect some rain in July, but its worth it. The international Jazz Festival takes place in late July in San Sebastian and a little earlier in Getxo (Bilbao). And of course this region is the center of the culinary world.
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We are planning on being in Barcelona in late May. I also thought of taking a car trip to the Costa Brava, explore the area, take in the Dali Museum and relax on the beach. If we just want to make one or two stops by the sea in order to enjoy this area, where would you suggest? Does anyone know of a special place or two that would be a "real find"? Thanks.
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Look into Begur, it's a beautiful medieval town, about 1.5 hour from Bracelona and on the way to Figures, Cadaques and 40 mins from Barcelona
We went in late May las year ( wonderful time to go) in fact we are revisiting this May too!
We stayed at the Aguiclara hotel, wonderfully located and a shabby chic kind of hotel. Begur has some amazing restuarants and it's perfectly placed in the CostaBrava.
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Due to the efforts of Brianne Corn, there will be a rally event Thanksgiving Weekend. It will be some sort of rally sprint on steroids, not a little drive around the cones event like the SCCA RallyCross. It will be at Harris Hill Raceway in San Marcos. The reason it is being called a rally sprint instead of a full performance rally is that it will be held entirely on the infield at Harris Hill. There are over 2 miles of road. The roads will be completely baby butt smooth by the time of the event as Brianne owns a road grader and knows how to use it. Open to all caged cars so Lemons and Chump Cars and even SCCA IT cars are welcome. No co-driver required although you may use one if it makes you faster. Possible cost is around $250 with total mileage of around at least maybe 30 or more. More information to be made available as we discover it.
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By the way, regular SCCA drivers with caged cars, like IT cars, can run in this event.
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requested part of the show is Adal's "Monólogo" a brief story about
reflections on human's daily life.
National Celebrities (Salma Hayek, Thalía, Paulina Rubio, etc) as well international Celebrities (BackStreet Boys, Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera, etc) have been into it, it's a total dare to watch this program rolling on, he makes 'em all to do things they wouldn't do otherwise!... Have you seen Ricky Martin Preparing Mexican Tacos?, Have you seen BackStreet Boys receiving electric Shocks?
Adal is Great, Adal is Funny, Adal is smart as hell!, the only "Dark" thing on him is his tendency for humiliating ordinary people.
Some people may think it is kinda stupid sometimes, but generally they
have great musicians performing and Adal make then do things that they
don't generally do on TV,(but not nasty things)and i bet they have lots
of fun! pus they have the monologue which is always funny.Who says it
is stupid is very wrong, because the producers introduce much word play
,sound , effects , and along with the host they perform a great show,
with lots of energy and sympathy. Some of the great performers on the
show have been: Britney Spears, Elton John, Backstreet Boys, N.sync,
Stink, and many actors too.
I just love it and I want to recommend it!
I used to watch this program when it started a while ago, thought it was somewhat entertaining, but something in the back of my mind told me, something is not right here. There was a sketch with a famous Mexican singer called Emmanuel, he's in an elevator and people come in, recognize him and start singing his songs in an obnoxious way, some months passed and I watched a rerun of SNL, with Sting getting on an elevator and people come in and... yes you guessed, start singing his songs in an obnoxious way. Then it clicked, that was what smelled funny in Adal Ramones show, all the material its stolen from other shows, if you like watching an idiot running other people's material, this is the show for you, I hope someday there will be intelligent comedy in Mexico, and the masses stop getting brainwashed with the same crap over and over again. Adal you suck!
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SANTIAGO – They were daughters of generals, riding bikes together as children until Chile's coup upended their lives and country. Decades later, Michelle Bachelet and Evelyn Matthei are rival presidential candidates.
Their families were neighbors at the Cerro Moreno air base decades ago and it was there that the two, aged just 6 and 4, would sometimes play together. Their fathers were close and shared a love for the same music and books.
But everything changed on Sept. 11, 1973, when a coup overthrew Socialist President Salvador Allende and brought dictator Augusto Pinochet to power.
Bachelet's father, Alberto, who was loyal to Allende, was arrested that same day and eventually tortured to death. Fernando Matthei, meanwhile, sided with Pinochet and, in a bitter twist of fate, became the head of the military academy where his friend was held.
Now, years later, Bachelet, a socialist, will face off Sunday against her one-time playmate and the only right-wing candidate for the top post, following a series of withdrawals.
The election encompasses "extraordinarily dramatic and incredible elements, from a common childhood in the '50s to candidacies for the presidency from opposing camps," said journalist Rocio Montes, co-author of a book titled "Hijas de General" ("Generals' Daughters").
"Someone said one of the great mysteries of Chilean politics is whether this is accidental or a product of history," he added.
While they weren't great friends or in the same class due to their age difference, growing up on a military base instilled in both of them a sense of order, duty and a love of learning.
Bachelet, who is now 62 and is strongly favored to win the election, was deeply influenced by her father's death in March 1974 of a heart attack after months of abuse. Detained and tortured herself, Bachelet developed a political drive that propelled her to become Chile's first female president from 2006 to 2010, after years in exile.
A doctor by training, Bachelet has also served as the executive director of U.N. Women, a global entity focused on promoting gender equality.
Her 60-year-old archrival, Matthei, was in London at the time of the Pinochet coup, since her father was posted there at that time. Following piano studies, she turned her focus to economics once back home. During the final years of the Pinochet dictatorship, which is estimated to have killed at least 3,200 people, Matthei was active in one the parties that backed the regime.
In 1993, she failed in a bid for the presidency, finding herself ensnared in a wiretapping scandal alongside current President Sebastian Pinera that temporarily stalled both of their political careers. Matthei went on to become a member of parliament and then a senator. In 2011, Pinera named her labor minister.
During the presidential campaign, the two candidates stayed away from their common and painful past — and Bachelet seems to have little taste for revenge. Her family, like the country's legal authorities, feels that Fernando Matthei was not directly responsible for what happened to those imprisoned at the military academy where Alberto Bachelet died.
Bachelet's mother and his widow, Angela Jeria, has even publicly defended him. "She defends him because she is convinced that he is not responsible for the death of her husband," said Nancy Castillo, co-author of "Hijas de General."
In 1979, Matthei reached out to the widow and daughter of his former military comrade, vouching for their return to Chile after five years in exile. Today, he is openly sorry about not having helped his friend evade his dire fate.
"Caution took precedence over courage," he said, according to Montes and Castillo.


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i have one of these small Hagen filters already, but mine didn't come with one of these cool little spray bars. Anybody have one that they are not using so that I can give it try and how the circulation is?
if you bought it off amazon, you can contact them for a replacement or refund.
in the past, i have used a larger hose on the return (from a cannister) and drilled holes to diffuse the return. I imagine that can be something similar you can do.
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text: Detroit beat writers have always been bad, but they've taken a huge step backwards this year. Rob Parker telling fans not to complain and enjoy the ride, some Freep writer giving Evans a B because he has a good attitude, and McCosky asking Flip questions about everything but the Pistons. Thankfully Mr. Blakely has decided to keep a blog making non biased comments about the true state of our teams, I'm calling this mandatory reading. http://www.mlive.com/pistons/weblog/ His opening take on Darko was pretty eye opening to me, makes sense, Joe hasn't just given up on Darko, he's given up on any projects, and decided to crash and burn with the starting 6 for the forseeable future. As for the Det news and Freep, yeah we're having a great season, but there are questions about this team, and discussing these questions is supposed to be your job. Here's a few if they read this: Is DMC benched because of problems with ability, attitude, or something else? Why is Evans getting so much PT over Delfino? What's going on with the development of the rooks? What happens if one of the big 6 gets hurt? Any plan on reducing minutes so we dont have tired legs? Why the rebounding problems? Status of Big Ben's contract? What's up with Dale? And don't tell me about JMax's attitude, can he play in the NBA, and at what position?


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At this time, the website does not describe access improvement projects that are currently underway. However, the Idaho Fishing Planner is a valuable tool for exploring fishing opportunities, including access and facilities, throughout the state.
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Bray case brings national spotlight to legal issue
Should online search history be admissible in court?
BEND, Ore. - A request for Google search records among other online documents in the Thomas Bray rape trial has been thrust into the national spotlight.
The ex-COCC instructor was convicted on four counts of sex abuse. The big question being asked now: Should what you look up online be admissible in court?
On Wednesday morning, both the victim in the case, Jennifer Bennett, and her Bend attorney, Jennifer Coughlin, spoke out on NBC's "Today."
"It's unprecedented across the country right now, and I think the courts are going to have to deal with it more," Coughlin said.
"They wanted a lot of different things -- Facebook, e-mail, the journals I used for counseling during the healing process," said Bennett. "It was an extraordinary amount of information that I didn't see was relevant."
During the trial, the defense wanted to show that Bennett willingly participated in sexual activity with Bray.
Defense attorney Stephen Houze requested Bennett's Google search records because she had looked up the definition of rape in Oregon.
"At a minimum, it would have established that the accuser her self had grave doubt in her mind as to whether her encounter with my client constituted criminal behavior at all," said Houze.
What could set legal precedent is the simple fact that those records were even asked for, and the defense won that motion.
But Bennett refused to turn over the documents, and Judge Michael Adler refused to enforce the subpoena.
"There was an evening there where it was a very real possibility I could be held in contempt of court," said Bennett. "But I hoped, and I knew in my heart that if I just did the right thing and followed what I knew was right that everything would fall into place in the end."
Bend defense attorney Jacques Dekalb, who has no connection to the Bray case, told NewsChannel 21 on Wednesday that he believes those kinds of records should be allowed in court.
"The courts have consistently said that whatever you post or whatever you do on the Internet, you have no expectation of privacy," said Dekalb.
Dekalb argues that if police use social media to solve a wide variety of crimes, Internet search records could reveal even more about a person.
"Those records could show a number of bad motives" on an alleged victim's part, said Dekalb, "Retaliation, planning, even extortion could be motives for a person that may show up."
For now, there is nothing on the books that says Internet search records can or can't be allowed in the courtroom. But legal experts agree, a case in the near future could define whether it's permissible or not.


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Bortezomib and Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
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RATIONALE: Bortezomib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It may also stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking blood flow to the tumor. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving bortezomib together with docetaxel may kill more tumor cells.
PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well giving bortezomib together with docetaxel works in treating patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer.
|Head and Neck Cancer
|Drug: bortezomib Drug: docetaxel Other: laboratory biomarker analysis Other: pharmacological study
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Phase II Trial of Combination Weekly Bortezomib (VELCADE) and Docetaxel (TAXOTERE) in Patients With Recurrent and/ or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Patient Response to Treatment [ Time Frame: 7.55 months (average duration, on study to off study) ]Progressive disease (PD): >=20% increase in sum of longest diameter (LD) of target lesion(s), taking as reference smallest sum LD recorded since treatment started. Complete response (CR): disappearance of all target lesions. Partial response (PR): >=30% decrease in sum of LD of target lesion(s), taking as reference baseline sum LD. Stable disease (SD): neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify as PR nor sufficient increase to qualify as PD.
- Overall Survival [ Time Frame: 7.55 months (average duration, on study to off study) ]Median survival time of patients, calculated as on-study date to date of death or off-study date (censored)
- Progression-free Survival [ Time Frame: 7.55 months (average duration, on study to off study) ]Median duration of survival without disease progression, calculated as on-study date to date of progression or date of death (censored) or off-study date (censored)
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|August 2005
|Study Completion Date:
|June 2009
|Primary Completion Date:
|June 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Experimental: Treatment
Docetaxel (40 mg/m2) IV Infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks (Day 1 and 8 of 21 day cycle)except the first dose is held on Day 1 of Cycle 1.
Bortezomib (1.6mg/m2) IV 3-5 second push every 3 weeks (Day 1 and 8 of 21 day cycle).Bortezomib is given as a single agent only on Day 1 of Cycle 1.
Drug: bortezomib
1.6 mg/m2 through a vein on days 1 and 8 of a 21-day cycle. The first dose is given as a single agent only on Day 1 of Cycle 1.Drug: docetaxel
40 mg/m2 through a vein on days 1 and 8 of a 21-day cycle except the first dose is held only on Day 1 of Cycle 1.Other: laboratory biomarker analysis
Tissue and blood collection.Other: pharmacological study
Blood collection.
Detailed Description:
- Determine the overall response rate in patients with recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck treated with bortezomib and docetaxel.
- Determine the time to progression in patients treated with this regimen.
- Determine the toxicity of this regimen.
- Determine the duration of response in patients treated with this regimen.
- Determine the overall survival and progression-free survival of these patients.
- Determine 20S proteasome inhibition in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from these patients.
- Determine the effect of bortezomib on NF-kB pathway in PBMC and serum samples.
- Identify biomarkers of clinical response to bortezomib and docetaxel in PBMC and serum.
- Determine quality of life, symptom burden, and physical function outcome in patients treated with this regimen.
OUTLINE: This is a prospective, open-label, nonrandomized study.
Patients receive docetaxel* IV over 30 minutes and bortezomib IV on days 1 and 8. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
NOTE: *Docetaxel is not administered on day 1 of course 1.
Blood samples are collected at baseline, after bortezomib administration on day 1 of course 1, and at the completion of treatment. The pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenomics of bortezomib are assessed in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and serum.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed every 6 weeks for 1 year and then every 3 months thereafter.
PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 50 patients will be accrued for this study.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx
- Recurrent or metastatic disease
- Measurable disease
- Not a candidate for curative therapy
- ECOG performance status 0-2
- Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,500/mm³
- Hemoglobin ≥ 8.0 g/dL
- Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm³
AST, ALT, and alkaline phosphatase (AP) meeting 1 of the following criteria:
- AP normal AND AST and ALT ≤ 5 times upper limit of normal (ULN)
- AP ≤ 2.5 times ULN AND AST and ALT ≤ 1.5 times ULN
- AP ≤ 5 times ULN AND AST and ALT normal
- Bilirubin normal
- Creatinine clearance ≤ 2.0 mg/dL
- No peripheral neuropathy ≥ grade 2 within the past 28 days
- No myocardial infarction within the past 6 months
- No New York Heart Association class III or IV heart failure
- No uncontrolled angina
- No severe uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmias
- No electrocardiographic evidence of acute ischemia or active conduction system abnormalities
- No known hypersensitivity to bortezomib, boron, or mannitol
- No known severe hypersensitivity reaction to docetaxel or other drugs formulated with polysorbate 80
- No serious medical or psychiatric illness that would preclude study participation
- No other malignancy within the past 3 years except for early-stage nonmelanomatous skin cancer, carcinoma in situ of the cervix, or early-stage prostate cancer
- Not pregnant or nursing
- Negative pregnancy test
- Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for ≥ 3 months after completion of study treatment
- No prior chemotherapy for recurrent or metastatic disease
- At least 28 days since prior and no other concurrent investigational drugs
- No other concurrent anticancer therapy
- No other concurrent chemotherapy
- No concurrent complementary or herbal medicine
- No concurrent filgrastim (G-CSF) or sargramostim (GM-CSF)
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00425750
|United States, Kentucky
|Jennie Stuart Medical Center
|Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States, 42240-2400
|Purchase Cancer Group - Paducah
|Paducah, Kentucky, United States, 42001
|United States, Tennessee
|Tennessee Plateau Oncology - Crossville
|Crossville, Tennessee, United States, 38555
|West Tennessee Cancer Center at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
|Jackson, Tennessee, United States, 38301
|Baptist Regional Cancer Center at Baptist Riverside
|Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37901
|MBCCOP - Meharry Medical College - Nashville
|Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37208-3599
|Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
|Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232-6838
|Study Chair:
|Barbara Murphy, MD
|Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Barbara Murphy, Professor of Medicine; Director, Cancer Supportive Care Program; Director, Head and Neck Research Program; Medical Oncologist, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00425750 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
P30CA068485 ( US NIH Grant/Contract Award Number )
|Study First Received:
|January 19, 2007
|Results First Received:
|March 7, 2011
|Last Updated:
|November 7, 2011
Keywords provided by Barbara Murphy, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center:
stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity
recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity
stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx
recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx
stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx
recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx
stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx
recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms, Squamous Cell
Neoplasms by Site
Antineoplastic Agents
Tubulin Modulators
Antimitotic Agents
Mitosis Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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