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India is the perfect destination if youre looking to do some long-term travelling that will stay in your memory (and heart!) for years. This 33-day trip allows you to travel like a native by taking the train from northeast to southwest, spotting innumerable beautiful sights along the way. From experiencing remote villages of Darjeeling and touring the Taj Mahal to absorbing the colours of Rajasthan and visiting the ruins of Karnataka, this train trip hits some of Indias highlights with plenty of time to disembark and get to know your surroundings.
Arrive at any time.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Visit the Victoria Memorial, New Market and take a ferry on the Ganges. In the evening, board an overnight New Jalpaiguri Kamrup Express train to New Jalpaiguri.
Included Activities:
Victoria Memorial Visit
Ganges Ferry Ride
Basic overnight train (beds) (13.00 hour(s))
Arrive at New Jalpaiguri and continue by van to Kalimpong. Take in views of the mountainous scenery with a stop at Deolo Hill.
Included Activities:
Deolo Hill Visit
Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s))
Continue by private van to Gangtok and take an orientation tour of the town.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Private Vehicle (4.00 hour(s))
Enjoy a day trip to Rumtek Monastery.
Included Activities:
Rumtek Monastery Visit
Travel roughly 24km to the monastery and back.
Private Vehicle (24km)
Head to Darjeeling by private van and take an orientation tour of the town.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Private Vehicle (6.00-7.00 hours)
Watch the sunrise at Tiger Hill, visit a tea estate and explore the Mahakal Temple. Later, travel the World Heritage-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway on a vintage steam engine train. Continue with a visit to the Peace Pagoda and a cooking demonstration at a local, family-run restaurant.
Additional Notes:
Please note that occasionally the cooking demonstration may be moved to Varanasi to better suit the day's schedule.
Included Activities:
Tiger Hill Sunrise Visit
Tea Estate Visit
Mahakal Temple Visit
Peace Pagoda Visit
Toy train
Drive to Siliguri to catch an overnight sleeper train to Mughal Sarai.
Enjoy an air-conditioned train with linens provided.
Basic overnight train (beds) (14.00 hour(s))
Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s))
Arrive to Mughal Sarai in the morning and continue by van to Varanasi. Enjoy an evening visit to the ghats.
Included Activities:
Ghats Visit
Private Vehicle (1.00 hour(s))
Take a sunrise boat trip on the Ganges. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Sarnath and the city of Varanasi.
Included Activities:
Morning Ganges Boat Tour
Take a morning Varanasi-Lucknow Intercity train. In the afternoon, visit the Bara Imambara.
Included Activities:
Bara Imambara Visit
Train (6.00 hour(s))
Spend most of the day exploring Lucknow. In the afternoon, board the Swarna Shatabdi Express train to Delhi, with dinner provided on board. Enjoy the night in the bustle of Delhi.
Train (6.00 hour(s))
Enjoy a free day in Delhi.
Take the Shatabdi Express train to Agra, with breakfast served on board. Enjoy a guided tour of the impressive Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Time permitting, opt to visit the Baby Taj.
Included Activities:
Taj Mahal Guided Tour
Agra Fort Guided Tour
Train (2.00-3.00 hours)
Hop on a Shatabdi Express train in the evening to Jaipur.
Train (4.00-4.50 hours)
Take an orientation walk around town. Take a photo of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and visit the Amber Fort. Walk around the Old City and markets and opt to visit the City Palace. With free time, choose to visit local artisans in a nearby village, wander the Jantar Mantar, or check out a Bollywood film at the spectacular Art Deco film house, the Raj Mandir.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Amber Fort Visit
Enjoy free time to explore Jaipur before boarding an overnight train to Udaipur.
Basic overnight train (beds)
Enjoy an orientation walk, including a visit to the Jagdish Temple and the City Palace, one of the largest royal palaces in India. Attend a Rajasthani cultural show on Gangaur Ghat.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Jagdish Temple Visit
City Palace Visit
Rajasthani Cultural Show
With free time in Udaipur, opt to check out the many beautiful lakes, take a boat ride, visit the Monsoon Palace for some excellent views, or take an Indian cooking class.
Take a train to Bundi to explore the fort and stepwells.
Included Activities:
Bundi Fort and Stepwells Visit
Train (4.50 hour(s))
Explore Bundi with some free time before an overnight trip on the Mumbai Rajdhani Express train, with dinner on board.
Train (1.00 hour(s))
Basic overnight train (beds) (12.00 hour(s))
Arrive in the morning in bustling Mumbai, home to 20 million people. Take a walking tour of the Colaba area and see the Gateway of India.
Included Activities:
Colaba Walking Tour
Gateway of India Visit
Opt to visit the many Portuguese-built monuments, wander around the churches of Old Goa (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), or discover Panjim, the capital of the state. Don't forget to indulge in Goan cuisine.
Enjoy a free day in Goa.
Spend a free day relaxing on the beach or opt to visit the many Portuguese-built monuments, wander around the churches of Old Goa (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), or discover Panjim, the capital. Don't forget to indulge in Goan cuisine.
Travel by Visakhapatnam Howrah Express train and then by van to reach Hampi, in the heart of Karnataka.
Train (6.50-7.50 hours)
Private Vehicle (1.00 hour(s))
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the spectacular ruins of Hampi Palaces, Hazararama Temple, and the boulders on the river. In the evening, take an overnight Hampi Express train to Mysore.
Included Activities:
Walking Tour
Private Vehicle (3.00 hour(s))
Basic overnight train (beds) (13.00 hour(s))
Arrive to Mysore and explore the Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hill.
Included Activities:
Mysore Palace Visit
Chamundi Hills Visit
Drive to Bylakuppe and explore the Namdroling Monastery - home to nearly 5,000 Tibetan Buddhist monks and nuns. Later drive to Madikeri for the evening.
Included Activities:
Namdroling Monastery Visit
Private Vehicle (2.00-3.00 hours)
Private Vehicle (1.00 hour(s))
Explore Madikeri (the coffee hub of India) and enjoy a tour of a coffee plantation. Visit the Madikeri Fort and the famed Raja's Seat for its stunning views.
Included Activities:
Coffee Plantation Tour
Take a morning drive to the coastal town of Kannur. Catch the Ernakulam Express to Kochi in the afternoon.
Private Vehicle (3.00-4.00 hours)
Train (6.00 hour(s))
Explore the Fort Kochi area and see the Chinese fishing nets at work. If time permits, visit the Jewish area and synagogue, the Dutch Palace, and Spice Market.
Included Activities:
Fort Kochi Visit
Chinese Fishing Nets Visit
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GREENWICH, Conn. -- Members of the Greenwich Firefighters Union are urging Town Board members to consider allocating more funds in the new budget to add more staff, saying current levels are putting firefighters at risk, according to greenwichtime.com.
Three of the fire stations that service Greenwich are staffed with the nationally recommended four firefighters, but the other three, Cos Cob, Sound Beach and Byram, have only two, greenwichtime.com said. Union leaders say working two-person engines is ineffective and dangerous, greenwichtime.com reported.


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A guilty pleasure for me and a giveaway for you
Yesterday my current copy arrived in the mail and I have already perused it from cover to cover. It is published bi-monthly and that is the only thing I don't like about it. I really wish it arrived monthly. This month includes articles on a Kentucky farmer who took the world of croquet by storm, a gentlemen raising pitcher plants, and an article on dove hunting. The best article, by far, is the one titled, "The Secret South", where secret locales on everything from antique stores to the best coon dog cemetery are discussed. A wonderful read, truly.
I will go ahead and admit that the magazine is a little ummmm....."highbrow". A little "frou-frou", if you will. I am certain that I don't generate the annual household income that most of their readers do. However, I do enjoy excellent writing and photography. This magazine has both. Plus, it really focuses on the culture of the south and writes about places that I can actually visit.
How does this all pertain to you? Well, I am giving away a years subscription to Garden and Gun magazine. All you need to do to throw your hat in the ring is leave a comment. I will close up shop on this giveaway on Tuesday, September 15th, at 5pm. That is 5pm Eastern Time.....or fast time for any of you local folks reading this blog.
So, go on and leave a comment! You have nothing to lose and a nice little magazine subscription to gain.
I will announce the winner on Wednesday!
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If my husband saw that come in the mail he would only have proof that I am trying to kill him! I love it, I had no idea there was such a thing!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 1:47 PM
They just need to feature you and your family in one issue. I would definately read that article.ReplyDelete
ooooooh I would love to win that, anything to do with reading. What a great looking dog on the cover. I know one of the places in the south you could visit. MISSISSIPPI. You have a friend there.ReplyDelete
Nina - That is so kind of you...however, I doubt that we are exciting enough...or fancy enough to go in the magazine!ReplyDelete
Debbie - Glad to put your name in the pot. If you win, I promise you will love the magazine.
Karen - How sweet, thank you
OK, if your glowing recommendation hadn't snagged my interest, that adorable puppy face would have.ReplyDelete
- AiredaleGirlSeptember 14, 2009 at 11:37 AM
This reminds me of when I had a subscription to "Town&Country" throughout high school, only this set is turned out in Barbour waxed canvas field jackets!ReplyDelete
(And of course, I love the dog on the cover.)
Never seen this magazine, but it's right up our alley, gardening & gun, wow what a combination! - please put my name in the hat for your drawing! Thanks!ReplyDelete
I'm throwin' my hat IN!! (crossing my fingers. and toes.)ReplyDelete
This sounds like an intresting magazine. I love the picture on the front!ReplyDelete


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New York, NY – October 2, 2008 – (RealEstateRama) — New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Shaun Donovan today reminded residential building owners of their legal obligation to provide tenants with hot water year-round and 24-hour heat when the outdoor temperature warrants it.
The 2008/2009 "heat season" begins today and continues through May 31, 2009. During heat season, residential owners with tenants are required by law to maintain an indoor temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit between 6:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. when the outdoor temperature falls below 55 degrees. Between 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M., building owners must maintain an indoor temperature of 55 degrees when the outside temperature falls below 40 degrees.
In the event of a heat deficiency, a tenant should first attempt to notify the building owner, managing agent or superintendent. If heat is not restored, the tenant should call the City's Citizen Service Center at 311 which is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The City's Citizen Service Center can also receive complaints from hearing-impaired tenants via a Touchtone Device for the Deaf TDD at (212) 504-4115.
Information on heat season is also available on the HPD web site at www.nyc.gov/hpd. As part of HPD's commitment to providing information to non-English speaking New Yorkers, HPD has produced magnets with heat season requirements in twelve different languages. The magnets can be picked up at HPD's borough offices.
"Our goal is to educate New York's tenants about their rights during the winter and remind building owners about their responsibilities," said Commissioner Donovan. "We are putting landlords with a history of heat problems on notice, and providing them with education and assistance to encourage compliance," he added. "Those landlords who continue to violate the law will be brought to court. Last fiscal year, HPD filed heat case litigation against 2,971 landlords and collected $1,869,671 in heat fines to compel them to make repairs."
During the 2007/2008 heat season, 104,960 heat and hot water problems were reported to the City through 311. When an operator receives a complaint, HPD staff attempts to contact the building's owner or managing agent to get heat or hot water service restored. Before an HPD code inspector is dispatched to the building, HPD will call the tenant back to determine whether service has been restored. If service has not been restored, an HPD inspector is sent to the building to verify the complaint and, if warranted, issue a violation.
In cases where private owners fail to restore heat and hot water, or when HPD is unable to reach owners, HPD's Emergency Repair Program (ERP) may use in-house staff and private contractors to make the necessary repairs to restore essential services. The cost of the emergency repairs is billed to the private owner and becomes a tax lien on the property if not paid. The City's Emergency Repair Program is by far the most extensive in the nation.
In January 2004, Mayor Bloomberg signed legislation that increased the civil penalty range for heat and hot water violations from $250 to a maximum of $500 per day for first violations. Further, the bill established a new penalty structure for subsequent violations at the same location, within the same calendar year, with penalties ranging from $500 to $1000 per day. This was the first increase in penalties in over 20 years.
HPD also works with building owners who want to improve the management of their buildings or need assistance with improving their heating systems. HPD's Housing Education Program offers courses for owners, managing agents, and superintendents on "Residential Property Management and Maintenance," including caring for the building's heating plant. Interested parties may register at www.nyc.gov/hpd or by calling 311 and may also watch HPD's video "Heat and Hot Water in Residential Buildings" on-line at www.nyc.gov/hpd or order it at no cost through HPD's Owner Services Program by calling 311.
HPD runs a related training program that targets building owners who were issued heat and hot water violations during the previous heat season. Owners with prior violations are contacted and offered training on proper heating plant operations and information on how to responsibly reduce heating expenses while maintaining adequate heat services. HPD also monitors to see if additional heat violations were placed on these buildings during the new heat season. Owners who incur additional heat violations are subject to litigation seeking maximum litigation penalties and to continued scrutiny on heat and other code deficiencies.
HPD is the nation's largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. A major responsibility of the agency is to encourage preservation of affordable housing through education, outreach, loan programs, and enforcement of housing quality standards.


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2014 NHRA: Pro Stock's Jason Line Has Plenty Of Reasons To Be Excited Heading To O'Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Posted by: newsla on Jun 25, 2014 - 04:48 PM
2014 NHRA: Pro Stock's Jason Line Has Plenty Of Reasons To Be Excited Heading To O'Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Past success, multiple days of night qualifying and even an ideal menu selection are just a few reasons why Jason Line is excited for this weekendâs 17th annual OâReilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries at Route 66 Raceway near Chicago.
But perhaps the biggest reason the two-time Pro Stock world champion is geared up for the weekend is because of the potential he sees in his Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Camaro. Despite a first-round loss a weekend ago, Line was impressed with his qualifying runs and appears poised to return to the performances that led to a win in Pomona in February to kick off the 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
"I like Chicago, not just because it was the place where I got my first win with KB Racing â although that doesn't hurt the cause â but also because the track itself is great," Line said. "It's a great facility, and it's a fun place to go. They have great pizza there, too. There are a lot of good reasons to look forward to this race.
"Chicago has been a really good place for us and right now we are definitely headed in the right direction. There is a lot of good thinking going on in our camp, and we aren't satisfied with where we are yet, but everyone on the Summit Racing team is working hard. I feel good about where we're going."
Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock) and Michael Ray (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also last yearâs winners of the event that will once again be televised nationally on ESPN2. It is the 12th of 24 races during the 2014 season and an event Line always has circled on his calendar.
Line, who is currently fourth in points and has 32 career victories, has posted three wins in Chicago, including his first as a professional in 2004. Two more followed at the state-of-the-art facility in 2005, but Line hasnât returned to the winnerâs circle at Route 66 Raceway since.
But Line could be edging back to his winning ways. Always an incredibly consistent driver â he hasnât finished outside the top five in points since he became a full-time Pro Stock driver in 2004 â Line has posted round wins at every event this season except the most recent race last weekend in Epping, N.H.
But even there Line was encouraged with the power his Camaro produced in qualifying, something that could carry over into standout runs during night qualifying sessions in Chicago scheduled for both Friday and Saturday.
âAs a driver, you're more comfortable in the car once the sun sets, and racing at night is just cool," Line said. "I think the fans enjoy it just as much or even more than we do. A lot of folks work during the day, and this makes it possible for them to come out on Friday after work and see the race. I enjoy the night sessions, and I think it makes perfect sense. It's something a little different. Who doesn't like night qualifying?"
Of course a remarkably talented Pro Stock field, headed by points leader Erica Enders-Stevens, will also get to enjoy racing under the lights, making for what could be two memorable days of qualifying. Line will face off against plenty of championship talent as well, including reigning Pro Stock world champ Jeg Coughlin, who has five victories at Route 66 Raceway, 2012 world champion Allen Johnson, Vincent Nobile, teammate and four-time world champ Greg Anderson, Epping winner Dave Connolly, Shane Gray, two-time runner-up Jonathan Gray and Chris McGaha.
The race also serves as the third in a stretch of four straight race weekends, but Line and his talented team have performed well during the rigorous period, getting solid results without excessive wear and tear on parts.
"Knock on wood, we haven't destroyed a lot of parts, and thankfully we're sponsored by âThe World's Speed Shopâ so that helps our cause,â Line said. âWe have a good back-up arsenal to get us through, and everything has held up really well."
Seven-time Top Fuel world champion and Chicago resident Schumacher won a year ago and has a class-best four victories in Chicago. Schumacher, who also won last weekend in Epping, will be challenged by 2006 Chicago winner and series points leader Doug Kalitta, along with Antron Brown, 2009 event winner Spencer Massey, reigning Top Fuel world champion Shawn Langdon, Steve Torrence, reigning Auto Club of Southern California Road the Future Award winner Brittany Force, J.R. Todd and Richie Crampton.
Hagan, the 2011 Funny Car world champ, has two wins in Chicago, but is after his first victory in 2014. Other multiple class winners at the track include reigning and 16-time world champ John Force (three wins) and Del Worsham (three wins), while other marquee challengers include one-time Chicago winner Ron Capps, who has the most recent victory in the class, two-time season winner and Epping runner-up Alexis DeJoria, Englishtown winner Cruz Pedregon, Topeka winner Courtney Force, Jack Beckman, Bristol winner Tommy Johnson Jr. and current points leader Robert Hight, a four-time winner this season.
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Michael Ray is the defending race winner in Chicago and has two No. 1 qualifiers to start this season. Points leader Andrew Hines has two wins at Route 66 Raceway and is on a roll following his recent wins at Charlotte and Englishtown. Defending world champion Matt Smith, Eddie Krawiec, John Hall, Hector Arana Jr., breakthrough Epping winner Angie Smith, and Scotty Pollacheck all will tangle for the right to hold the 2014 Chicago Wally in the two-wheel category.
As always, fans will have the opportunity to interact with their favorite drivers as theyâre granted an exclusive pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet. This unique opportunity in motorsports gives fans direct access to the teams, allowing them to see firsthand the highly-skilled mechanics service their hot rods between rounds, and enjoy some cherished face time and get autographs from their favorite NHRA drivers.
Fans also will want to visit NHRAâs popular Nitro Alley and Manufacturers Midway, where sponsors and race vendors create a carnival atmosphere, with interactive displays, simulated competitions, merchandise, food and fun for the entire family.
The race also will showcase the thrilling competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the fan-favorite JEGS All-Stars competition.
Mello Yello Drag Racing Series qualifying begins Friday, June 27, with sessions at 4:30 and 7:15 p.m. The final two qualifying sessions will take place Saturday, June 28, at 4:15 and 7:15 p.m. Final eliminations are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 29.
To purchase general-admission or reserved seats, call Route 66 Raceway at (888) 629-RACE (7223) or visit www.route66raceway.com. For more information about the NHRA visit www.NHRA.com.
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OâREILLY AUTO PARTS ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS PRESENTED BY SUPER START BATTERIES FACT SHEET
WHAT: 17th annual OâReilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries, the 12th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Drivers in four categories â Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle â earn points leading to 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships.
WHERE: Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, Ill. The track is located 30 miles southwest of Chicago on Route 53 (historic Route 66), approximately three miles south of the I-80 in Joliet. Take I-80 to exit #132A (Route 53 south) to the track.
WHEN: Thursday through Sunday, June 26-29
THURSDAY, June 26 - LUCAS OIL SERIES qualifying
FRIDAY, June 27 - LUCAS OIL SERIES eliminations
MELLO YELLO SERIES qualifying at 4:30 and 7:15 p.m.
SATURDAY, June 28 - LUCAS OIL SERIES eliminations
MELLO YELLO SERIES qualifying at 4:15 and 7:15 p.m.
JEGS ALL-STARS ELIMINATION ROUNDS at 1, 3:15, and 6:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, June 30 - Pre-race ceremonies, 10 a.m.
MELLO YELLO SERIES eliminations begin at 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 28, ESPN2 will televise two hours of qualifying coverage at 8 p.m. (ET).
Sunday, June 29, ESPN2 will televise three hours of elimination coverage starting at 3 p.m. (ET).
SATELLITE (Digital HD feed):
Friday, June 27, 11 - 11:30 p.m. (ET), AMC 1 / Transponder 01C
Saturday, June 28, 10:30 - 11 p.m. (ET), AMC 1 / Transponder 01C
Sunday, June 29, 7:30 - 8 p.m. (ET), AMC 1 / Transponder 01C
(3720 MHz, horizontal; Data Rate: 40.46147055 Mbp; Symbol Rate: 29.27 Ms; FEC: ¾; Bandwidth: 36 Mhz)
Video news release contains race action highlights each day and winnersâ interviews on Sunday.
2013 EVENT WINNERS: Tony Schumacher, Top Fuel; Matt Hagan, Funny Car; Jeg Coughlin, Pro Stock; Michael Ray, Pro Stock Motorcycle.
MOST VICTORIES: Jeg Coughlin, 5, PS; Kenny Bernstein, 4, TF; Tony Schumacher, 4, TF; Tony Pedregon, 4, FC; Larry Dixon, 3, TF; Doug Kalitta, 3, TF; Whit Bazemore, 3, FC; John Force, 3, FC; Del Worsham, 3, FC; Kurt Johnson, 3, PS; Jason Line, 3, PS.
Top Fuel - 3.737 seconds by Morgan Lucas, June â13; 328.22 mph by Doug Kalitta, June â13.
Funny Car - 3.988 seconds by Ron Capps, June â13; 320.28 mph by Capps, June â13.
Pro Stock - 6.542 seconds by Mike Edwards, June â13; 210.64 mph by Edwards, June â13.
PS Motorcycle - 6.884 seconds by Hector Arana Sr., June â12; 195.68 mph by Michael Phillips, June â10.
Top Fuel - 3.701 sec. by Antron Brown, Oct. â12, Reading, Pa.; 332.18 mph by Spencer Massey, April â12, Charlotte, N.C.
Funny Car - 3.965 sec. by John Force, Feb. â14, Pomona, Calif.; 324.12 mph by J. Force, Feb. â14, Pomona, Calif.
Pro Stock - 6.471 sec. by Mike Edwards, April â13, Charlotte, N.C.; 214.69 mph by Erica Enders-Stevens, March. â14, Gainesville, Fla.
PS Motorcycle - 6.728 sec. by Andrew Hines, Oct. â12, Reading, Pa.; 199.26 mph by Eddie Krawiec, March â11, Gainesville, Fla.
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SAN BERNARDINO - The Rev. Betty Stookey was joined by husband Noel Paul Stookey of Peter Paul & Mary fame in a performance Sunday at Cal State San Bernardino.
The multifaith program celebrated the differences of various faiths through spoken word and song.
Betty Stookey encouraged the audience to love your neighbor even despite differences in circumstances or culture.
"Recognize your own heart in the music and your deep connectedness to one another," said Stookey.
Many in attendance came to see Noel Paul Stookey perform.
"The first album I ever bought was Peter Paul & Mary," said Karen Katz, 51, of Oakland, who had driven down from the Bay Area for the program. "I remember in fourth grade listening to `Blowin' In The Wind."'
The acclaimed folk-singing trio was known for such songs as "If I Had A Hammer (The Hammer Song)," "Puff (The Magic Dragon)" and "Leaving On A Jet Plane."
More than 100 people attended the event, titled "One Light, Many Candles" and was featured as the 26th annual Morrow-McCombs Memorial Lecture at the university.


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Our most popular Peru vacation, the ancient allure of Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley meet the buzz and bustle of Lima and Cusco in time spent with Insiders who share personal tales of their beloved country.
You'll enjoy Insider moments like… learning to weave in the Sacred Valley, watching centuries-old dyeing techniques, passed from mother to daughter, as the weavers keep their Andean traditions alive. Meeting the curator of the world's largest private collection of pre-Columbian art at the Larco Museum in Lima. And hearing tales of Dr. Diez Canseco's illustrious ancestors, as you tour his mansion, a traditional country house, and settle down to a home-cooked Peruvian meal with him.
After breakfast, head to Ollantaytambo to visit this famous Inca stronghold built from immense blocks of stone. Learn about Inca history as you tour the ruins of the hilltop fortress. Next, board the Vistadome train for the journey to the great citadel of the Incas (light snack included). Panoramic windows allow you to appreciate the incredible scenery as you follow the Rio Vilcanota to the town of Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, take a short ride up to the entrance gate and begin your exploration of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Visit the ruins of this once-great fortress built in the 15th century and abandoned nearly 100 years later with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. See the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage Site with a Local Specialist—the great Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana, an intricately carved rock most likely used as a sundial by the ancient Incas. Dinner is served at the hotel.
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Crossovers: These departures will operate as per the 2016 itinerary; hotels and inclusions may vary.
Festival Departures: Christmas or New Year's Eve celebrations are arranged for these departures.
Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
Single Room Supplement: from $550.
Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.
Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $80 per person.
Land and Intra Air prices include economy air and air-related charges for flights between Lima-Cusco and Cusco-Lima and require purchase of round-trip air travel on LATAM airline between your gateway city and the itinerary's start and end gateway cities (ticket number required). If flying with another airline between your gateway city and the itinerary's start and end gateway cities, the above prices will be higher.
Note: On the train to Machu Picchu, only hand luggage (overnight bag) can be taken. Your suitcase will be securely stored and returned to you in Cusco.
Early Payment Discount: Pay in full to save the amount listed above. For details, click here.
AARP Members are entitled to an exclusive Member Benefit Discount on all Grand European Travel vacations. Plus receive a free travel gift! Call Toll Free: 1-866-847-3858 for details.
Past Travelers: Save an additional 5% off the Land Only price of the vacation.
The currency in Peru is the Peruvian Sol. You can use your debit or credit card to pay in most places and will usually find a better exchange rate in Peru. The most convenient way to obtain cash is to use your ATM card at local banks. We recommend you also bring a valid credit card for purchases while you are traveling. It is important that you inform your financial institutions of your travel plans before you leave home so they don't flag your purchases as potentially fraudulent charges.
One of the most enjoyable parts of traveling is sampling the local cuisine. Peruvian food is a colorful mix of cultural influences and flavorful ingredients. Sample popular specialties including seafood ceviche – the country's national dish –stir fried beef, potatoes with spicy cheese sauce, and stuffed peppers. And there's nothing quite like a South American pisco sour cocktail prepared with lemon juice, egg white, and pisco liqueur.
The hot and spicy nature of Peruvian food, created by ají and ajo (hot pepper and garlic), has become celebrated at home and abroad. Peruvians enjoy a wide variety of vegetables, with over 2000 kinds of indigenous and cultivated potatoes alone. Tropical fruits are abundant. And the seafood is incredible. Try ceviche and the local seabass, prepared in a variety of ways. Typical dishes made with scallops (conchitas), mussels (choros), octopus (pulpo) and shrimp (camarones) are plentiful and delicious. Try the popular specialties sopa criolla (spicy soup with beef and noodles) and ají de gallina (shredded chicken in a piquant cream sauce). Rice and potatoes accompany virtually every dish here. Alfajores (wafer-thin spirals of shortbread dusted with icing sugar) are Peru's most popular dessert.
You'll also encounter a variety of interesting beverages. Peru's most famous drink is the pisco sour cocktail, made from a potent grape brandy. Chicha de jora (fermented red or yellow corn juice) and chicha morada (non-alcoholic purple corn juice) are popular drinks dating from Inca times. Peruvian beers and national wines are also good.
We suggest bringing a variety of comfortable, lightweight clothing that can be layered to save space in your suitcase and give you more options for how to dress in Peru's various regions. Sturdy walking shoes are important. Insect repellant and sunscreen may come in handy, as well as a light jacket and reusable water bottle. A more formal outfit will serve you if you plan on dining out in nicer restaurants. Keep in mind that your shoulders and knees should be covered while visiting religious sites. For more helpful information please refer to our Packing Tips & Packing List.
There is no hard and fast rule about tipping when dining out in Peru. Some restaurants will add a service charge to the bill in which case there is no need to leave an additional tip. In upscale restaurants it is appropriate to leave 10 percent gratuity.
At the end of your guided vacation, it's customary to offer your motor coach driver and Travel Director a gratuity. We recommend the equivalent of $4-5 per person/per day for your driver and $6-7 per person/per day for your Travel Director. Recommended gratuity for a Local Host and Local Specialist is 1-2 dollars per person, paid at the conclusion of each guided visit. A convenient option is to prepay your tips before your departure.
Baggage on our trips is restricted to one large suitcase per person with dimensions not exceeding 30x19x10 inches and a maximum weight of 50 pounds. You are also permitted one piece of hand luggage, which should be small enough to fit under your coach seat or on the small overhead shelf compartment. Please note that luggage with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartment of the coach. Hotel porterage is included in your vacation.
You will need to be comfortable on your feet, walking and standing for up to three hours in various weather conditions. All of our vacations involve walking, often on cobblestone and uneven surfaces in historic city centers. In order to get the most out of your vacation you need to be able to comfortably walk 1-3 miles unassisted in one day, be in good condition and be able to keep pace with the group.
If you need any medications, it is important that you bring enough to last you the whole trip and keep them in your carry-on bag while you travel.
We highly recommend our optional Travel Protection Plan, which allows you to cancel for any reason up to 48 hours before departure. The plan also includes trip interruption, baggage loss or delay, and medical and emergency assistance. Click here for a summary of coverage details, terms and conditions.
Extend your vacation with a post-itinerary 7 day Galapagos Islands package, including a 4 night cruise.
Prices for the extension start at $4,337 per person twin share (single supplement from $3,425).
Prices include internal flights, Galapagos National Park fees, Galapagos Transit Control Card, and all taxes and gratuities on board the cruise. Please note that guaranteed room share is not available on this extension.
DAY 1 - 7 Operate per Highlights of Peru Itinerary
Fly to Quito where you will be greeted at the airport and taken to your hotel.
(FB) Hilton Colon, Quito
Visit the historic center of the city, which was the first place in the world designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then travel to the "Middle of the World" to stand on the Equator.
Fly to Baltra Island and transfer by ferry to Santa Cruz Island. Visit Las Bachas and its salt water lagoons. These lagoons are the feeding grounds for many different types of wading birds, from stilts to flamingos. Board your ship and enjoy a Welcome Drink before dinner.
Explore the coastline along the imposing cliffs of Buccaneer Cove. Enjoy the fantastic natural formations such as the Elephant Rock, The Bishop, and an impressive natural cave. Depart for Santiago Island and Puerto Egas where you might catch a glimpse of some marine birds amidst the lava flows and tuff-stone layers.
Land near a red colored beach on Rabida Island, where sea lions and marine iguanas laze on the rocks. With your choice of sightseeing, either get up close and personal with vibrant undersea colonies on a snorkel excursion, or view them from a glass bottom or panga boat. Visit Bartolome Island with its stunning landscapes. Hike to the island summit for impressive views. The island is also home to the Galapagos Penguin, the only penguin species to live near the Equator.
The morning begins with a climb to a flat, rocky plateau. Along the way, you might have the chance to observe large colonies of Nazca, red-footed boobies, and great frigate birds. Or perhaps enjoy a panga boat ride along the cliffs (weather permitting). In the afternoon, land at Darwin Bay to enjoy some swimming and snorkeling. Later enjoy a leisurely stroll to observe more of the native wildlife.
Transfer to Guayaquil Airport for your flight home. Airport arrival will be at 4.30pm - please be aware when booking your flights to the USA (not included in the extension price). Should you choose to extend your stay, you will be transferred to the Guayaquil hotel.
Extend your vacation with a pre-itinerary 5 day Peruvian Amazon package, including 3 nights in a jungle lodge.
Prices for the extension start at $1,269* per person twin share (single supplement $250).
Prices include internal flights. Please note that guaranteed room share is not available on this extension.
Fly to Lima, Peru (international flights not included). Upon arrival in Lima, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Wyndham Costa del Sol, Lima Airport
This morning fly to remote Puerto Maldonado, then enjoy a journey on the Madre de Rios river to your jungle lodge. Get your first taste of the rainforest as your expert guide introduces you to the trees, medicinal plants, insects and animals that call the jungle home. Before dinner take a short caiman-spotting expedition aboard a small boat.
(FB,L,D) Corto Maltes Amazonia
Enjoy breakfast then watch monkeys cavorting through the trees of Monkey Island. A short boat ride takes you to the Tambopata Candamo National Reserve. Disembark and hike through the jungle, admiring towering green walls of vegetation, the cacophony of birds, and the light filtering through the forest canopy. Arrive at Sandoval Lake where you might spot a wide variety of birds, monkeys, giant river otters, black caimans, or even the elusive anaconda. Enjoy a sunset over the lake before returning to the lodge for dinner.
Enjoy the morning at leisure to stroll the lodge grounds or take a swim. Later immerse yourself in local culture with member of the Ese'eja tribe and visit a local farm to learn about traditional agriculture. This evening relish your last dinner in the rainforest and watch the stars come out.
Enjoy a dawn excursion this morning to a popular feeding grounds for parrots. After breakfast bid farewell to the Amazon and head back to Puerto Maldonado for your flight to Lima. In Lima, join the rest of your tour group for Day 1 of Highlights of Peru.
Extend your vacation with a 3 day post-itinerary extension package to Easter Island.
Prices for the extension start at $975 per person twin share (single supplement $350).
Please note that the guaranteed room share is not available on this extension. Prices do not include airfare to Easter Island from Peru. Please ask your Grand European Travel Specialist about flight arrangements. Due to the flight schedules to Easter Island, an additional night in Santiago is required and is included in the cost of this extension.
DAY 1 – 8 will operate per Highlights of Peru itinerary.
Arrive on Easter Island, the cradle of an enigmatic culture that endures to this day. The language, music and traditions remain alive among the island's people; while the enormous stone carved Moai allude to an ancient past. Your local host will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy a private guided excursion to Ahu Akivi. Ahus signify the site of a sacred ceremony. The restored site of Ahu Akivi has seven Moai statues representing the seven explorers sent to Raoa Nui by the king Hotu Matua. Continue on to the ancient Ahu Hanga Poukura and visit the Puna Pau red scoria stone quarry.
Tahatai or Otai Rapanui Hotel
Enjoy a privately guided excursion as you drive along the island's southern coast and see the perfectly preserved Ahu Vaihu in the Bay of Hanga Te'e. Continue to Rano Raraku, a quarry of almost 900 stone statues, 397 of which are on the slopes of the Rano Kau volcano. Visit Ahu Tongariki, the largest ahu on the island. Continue your drive to the eastern coast and visit Ahu Te Pito Kura and the "Navel of the World". Afterwards enjoy a stop at scenic Anakena beach and take in the splendor of the Pacific Ocean.
This morning your private excursion will take you to the extinct Rano Kau volcano, where you will enjoy magnificent views of the island. See the island's distinct geological features including a crater lake. Next, drive to a ceremonial village of Orongo, where you can see remarkable petroglyphs. Enjoy breathtaking views of the three islets of Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao. Drive down to Ahu Vinapu to see further evidence of pre-Incan architectural influences on Easter Island. Stop at the Ana Kai Tangata to view its ornate paintings. Return to your hotel before you are transferred to the airport for your flights later this afternoon.
Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.
Adult Price: $64.00 | Child Price: $52.00
La Dama Juana Restaurant combines typical Peruvian food with traditional folkloric dancing. The food is served buffet-style in clay pots. As you dine, watch the energetic dancers perform colonial and Inca ceremonial dances. The costumes are colorful and the music is lively. This optional experience can only be offered to guests that arrive to the hotel by 3pm on Day 1 of your guided vacation or have purchased extra nights. Total duration approximtely about 3 hours. (No Minimum)
Adult Price: $22.00 | Child Price: $22.00
The Magic Circuit of the Water is the world's largest fountain complex of beautiful interactive fountains featuring swaying water, colored lights and lasers dancing with the music. The Magic Fountain forces water to a height of more than 250 feet (80 meters). This optional experience is available Wednesday to Sunday. Total duration approximately 2 ½ hours. This optional experience can only be offered to guests that arrive to the hotel by 3pm on Day 1 of your guided vacation or have purchased extra nights. (No Minimum)
Adult Price: $80.00 | Child Price: $75.00
Visit Moray, the Inca agricultural greenhouse or laboratory that consists of four platforms that seem to disappear into a crater. At a depth of 500 feet (150 meters), the overlapping concentric circular stone rings widen as they rise. It was an experimental location the Incas used to study the adaptation of plants with agriculture. Next is the village of Maras, renowned for its ancient salt mines and wells. The salt has been used for economic purposes since the time of the Inca. You will meet the villagers who explain ancient salt mining techniques and have a chance to participate. Total duration approximately 4 hours. (Minimum 5 Guests)
Adult Price: $35.00 | Child Price: $31.00
Pachacamac is located around 30 km (19 mi) south of Lima and was constructed around 700 A.D. It was the most important ceremonial center on the Peruvian Coast during the pre-Inca and Inca period. The early inhabitants came here to worship and give offerings to their God "Pachacamac", who was believed to be the creator of the world and all its creatures. The site includes several clay buildings including palaces, plazas and temples. This optional experience can only be offered if you arrive the morning of Day 1 of your guided vacation or if you have purchased extra nights. Total duration approximately 3 hours. Not available on Mondays. (No Minimum)
Adult Price: $65.00 | Child Price: $55.00
Visit 17th century Piquillacta, a pre-Inca citadel built by the Wari people, featuring an elusive history and bizarre architecture. Afterward, head to Andahuaylillas to see San Pedro Church, a perfect example of Peru's colonial architecture and often referred to as the Andean Sistine Chapel. Total duration approximately 4 hours. (Minimum 4 Guests)
Adult Price: $52.00 | Child Price: $52.00
Visit the Choco Museum where you will learn the Peruvian chocolate making process from the cacao bean to the chocolate bar. You will participate in making the chocolate and experience the true feeling of a chocolate maker. Space is limited and total duration approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours. (Minimum 4 Guests)
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Pink and Grey Elephant Printable Party Pack
Product Info
This adorable pink and grey elephant printable party pack was designed to match our popular birthday and baby shower invitations. It includes everything you need to accessorize the party.
When you purchase, you will be able to instantly download a PDF that contains:
party circles or cupcake toppers
(2" round, 3 designs)
favor or gift tags
(2.5" square, 6 designs)
water bottle labels
(8" by 2", 3 designs)
drink flags for straws or toothpicks
(2.5" by 0.75")
food tents
(3.5 by 2 inches, can be tented/folded or flat)
cupcake wrappers
(fits standard size cupcakes)
The PDFs are NOT personalized. They are exactly as shown in the image, and we can't personalize the text for this instant download order.
These products are for personal use only, and are intended for use by the original purchaser. You may not transfer, sell, or redistribute the files.
You will need a PDF reader such as Adobe Reader to view the files. You can download it for free here: get.adobe.com/reader/
The files are formatted to print on 8.5x11 white paper or card stock. You can print at home, or take the PDF to your nearest office supply store. To complete your project, you will need:
scissors or paper cutter
2" round paper punch (regular or scalloped)
glue stick (for drink flags)
tape (for cupcake wrappers and water bottle labels)
Hint: If you want to type in your own text on the food labels, hit "sign" in adobe reader. It will let you add text boxes to the file!
If you want to add even more fun to your party, we can do the invitations and thank you notes, printed on ultra-heavy premium cardstock.
We also offer printable party banners, paper straws in both pink and grey, a matching melamine plate, and birthday tshirts and onesies. Just send a message if you need details.
These products are for personal use only, and are intended for use by the original purchaser. You may not transfer, sell, or redistribute the files.


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Review of Forze GPS Shakes and Bars
Food Review: Forze GPS Shakes and Bars
I'm typically wary of fitness drinks with gold packaging; they remind me of the weird muscle-building brands I see at the gym. But when I read the label on Forze GPS shakes and bars, I was intrigued.
This line of snacks, including chocolate and vanilla shakes and four flavors of energy bar, is described as a "weight management tool designed specifically for athletes." They promise to activate your appetite control signals, so they can be used as a between-meal or pre- or post-workout snack. Hear what I thought about their taste and the results.
I tried both the chocolate and vanilla shakes as well as the cranberry-nut bar, and I'll admit I was pleasantly surprised by the bars but disappointed in the shakes. The shakes tasted very artificial and had the ingredients to match, including "natural flavor," sucralose (the ingredient in Splenda), and something called sodium carboxymethycellulose.
The drinks were far too sweet, though the chocolate was slightly less offensive. But I did appreciate the low-cal servings — just 50 calories in one 8-fluid-ounce carton. Though the drink helped me cope with my midmorning hunger, I think I'd rather have a handful of nuts.
The cranberry-nut bar, on the other hand, had a surprising number of whole-food ingredients, including rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and organic agave syrup. They looked and tasted far less artificial and served as a great pre-workout snack that kept me full 'til dinner, with five grams of fat, 160 calories, and eight grams of protein per bar. Check out the full nutritional info if you're curious.
However, I can't say I noticed a dramatic difference in appetite control as compared to my usual Luna or Lara bar, so I don't think I'll be making the switch anytime soon. Interested in trying Forze for yourself? It's available online.


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This multifaceted XL stalactite uses an unconventional combination of limestone and fleshy animal udders. Both are things that people love grabbing, so it just seemed like the natural thing to do. Check it out for yourself, but be gentle.
Questions? Check the FAQ.
Hold Count: 1
Size: Features
Style: Jugs
Difficulty: Moderate
Shaper: Jason Kehl
Weight: 10.00 lbs
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Thursday 20 July, 2017
network storage
Accessing your account's network storage space
Every CSBS account includes network file storage space. This network storage is backed up nightly, and those backups are retained for six months. If you ever need a file that you've saved to your network storage recovered from tape, submit a request to the helpdesk.
There are several ways to access your network storage. When you are off campus you can upload and dowload to and from your network storage using SFTP. If you are on campus, connected to the CSBS network, you can map your storage to a virtual drive on a PC or MAC.
PC (Windows 7)
If you use a Windows PC on campus that has been set up by CSBS Computing, your N: drive is automatically mapped to your network storage. This means that you can open and save files directly to your network storage as if you were using a hard drive inside your computer.
Your network storage should now be available as your N: drive.
Macintosh (OS X 10.8 or later)
Your network storage should be available when you log in to a Mac on the wired network. If you lose your network connection, you can manually re-connect using the following steps:
In Finder and file selection dialogs, your network storage will appear as a drive labeled fs.csbs.utah.edu. This drive will contain a folder labeled with your UNID. You can open or save files directly to your network storage by choosing this folder when you prompted to open or save a file.


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Hotel Baron
1523 22nd street NW, Washington DC, Stati Uniti d'America, Distanza dal centro città: 1.1km
Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo!
Centrally located between Washington DC's famous Dupont Circle and Georgetown, and featuring an outstanding 2-floor restaurant & tavern, Hotel Baron is a historic building that offers guests a special balance between its classic DC architecture and modern, newly renovated guestrooms.
A hop, skip, and jump from all things DC, Hotel Baron couldn't be more conveniently located. We are across the bridge from Georgetown, DC's liveliest shopping, dining, entertainment, and waterfront walking district. We are up the street from Dupont Circle, DC's commercial and metro hub. Hotel Baron shares its neighborhood with the international "Embassy Row,"NGO headquarters, the White House, and many Smithsonian monuments, museums, and landmarks.
Hotel Baron's newly renovated guestrooms feature free WiFi, private en suite marble bathrooms and Neutrogena toiletries, and flat screen TVs. Rooms with two double beds, two twin beds, one queen bed, or one king bed are available. 24-hour multilingual front desk staff are pleased to assist guests, and outstanding pub and fine dining fare are available at our on-site Bier Baron Restaurant & Tavern. Live music is performed on weekends, and sports events are shown on giant screens.
A hot breakfast buffet is available for purchase daily.
Guests cards will be preauthorised after booking. Failure to preauthorise your card will result in the booking being cancelled and the deposit will be non refundable.
Disponibilità e tariffePer visualizzare la disponibilità e i prezzi, seleziona le date e fai clic su "Aggiorna date"
Albergo Servizi & Politiche
- Reception 24 ore su 24
- Adattatori
- Aria condizionata
- Bar
- Prima colazione non inclusa
- Business centre
- TV via cavo
- Telefono con linea diretta
- Ascensore
- Telefono e fax
- Mappe della città gratuite
- Accesso a Internet gratuito
- Wi-Fi gratuito
- Asciugacapelli
- Pulizia
- Accesso a Internet
- Deposito bagagli
- Servizio postale
- Ristorante
- Macchine per thé e caffé
- Travel Desk per i tour
Politica di cancellazioneQuesta proprietà ha una politica di cancellazione di 1. La mancata cancellazione entro questo intervallo di tempo si tradurrà in una penale pari alla prima notte di pernottamento.
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*Dupont Circle Metro Station Red Line - P St NW exit: Go up P St NW toward 22nd St NW, turn left on 22nd St NW, Hotel Baron is 50 meters up the sidewalk, before Q St NW intersection
*City bus stop: bus stops directly in front of hotel upon request
*Reagan National Airport: 5 miles away: Metro available between Airport and Dupont Circle red Line: short taxi ride, tell driver 22nd St NW between P St NW and Q St NW
*Dulles International Airport: approximately 45 minutes away via taxi or Super Shuttle: tell driver 22nd St NW between P St NW and Q St NW


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Echo's board, senior management and its advisers, Macquarie and Flagstaff Partners, met in Singapore last weekend to discuss a range of "what if" scenarios around the intentions of Packer's
Mr Packer's Crown wants a Sydney casino and has applied to the NSW government for a licence to build and operate a second casino. Echo has the exclusive Sydney casino licence until 2019.
Echo held its first board meeting for 2013 at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa, which is owned by Genting.
At the meeting, Echo's directors signed off on the group's first-half results; received a presentation from Mr Redmond and toured Resorts World, as well as having an informal look at Singapore's other casino, Marina Bay Sands.
They then drew up battle plans. The board, Mr Redmond and chief financial officer
Mr Redmond, however, made it clear in an interview with The Australian Financial Review's BOSS magazine, that his priority is turning around Echo's operations and not being distracted by the manoeuvring of Echo's biggest shareholders.
Mr Redmond is a former senior executive of MGM Resorts International. He was also an Echo board director before applying for the CEO's job.
"MGM was a very big organisation with a lot of properties. It required more of my time and attention at the strategic level thinking above and beyond the daily operation of our properties.
"When I looked at this opportunity here [at Echo], it looked to me that we had people that were very enthusiastic, that were dying to be mentored and led. Therefore I felt I was going to have to get involved at a more granular level. Not everyone had the skill set to do that. I understand how a game operates or how a restaurant is run."
For me, in order to improve the process and therefore to improve the operating efficiency, I have to get down to a more granular level than what a traditional CEO would call for."
Echo had a horrible year in 2012. There was board and management turmoil, with both the CEO and chairman departing, as well as a falling out with the NSW government. Mr Packer entered the fray and pushed for control of Echo and this was later followed up with his second Sydney casino plan.
At the board meeting, Mr Redmond ran through the issues at each of Echo's four casinos, and identified where he would reduce costs and drive revenues.
Before going to Singapore, Mr Redmond had a tour of Crown's Melbourne casino and later chatted by phone with Crown chief executive Rowen Craigie. He has yet to have a meeting with Mr Packer or with Genting. However, Mr Redmond has spoken by phone with Crown CEO
A meeting with Mr Packer is expected after Echo's first-half results are delivered on February 21. Those results will be from the time of former Echo chief executive
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Nathan Bracken completes the victory for NSW and claims his fifth wicket in the process as he bowls Mark Cleary to close the South Australian innings.
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Ricky Ponting's captaincy will come under the closest scrutiny this season. After a bright start as leader, the Tasmanian has endured a period of decline. Ever since the injury that stopped him playing in the first three Tests in India, he has lost his way. He returned for the final match of the campaign, which his team promptly lost while chasing nothing much on a pitch dusty enough to have Woody Guthrie reaching for his guitar.
Confidence was lost that noisy afternoon in Mumbai. Ponting did not captain the side especially well, asking Nathan Hauritz to bowl a long spell to accomplished batsmen without much protection in the outfield. During India's second innings, though, he pulled an elephant from his hat by tossing the ball to Michael Clarke whereupon, notwithstanding the apparent loss of his comb, the youngster took six wickets in roughly the time it took this government to think up its latest outrage. It was hardly the captain's fault that an accredited batting order failed to secure the tiny tally needed to take the spoils.
From that day, hesitancy has been detected in Ponting's captaincy. He has been making strange noises about collaboration and keeping his players and board happy. A cockatoo might as well have started squarking like a kookaburra. At heart, Ponting is a tough, ruthless and feisty competitor who likes to win and isn't unduly bothered about details. Certainly he is more Huck Finn than Henry James. Unfortunately he has swapped his jeans for a suit and his captaincy has suffered. He has become tame. Of course, he's not alone. Much the same can be said about whoever is leading the ALP.
Ponting was a bold choice as captain. From his first day as an Australian cricketer he yearned to be in the thick of the action. He wanted to bat at first wicket down and was not scared to have a crack at the pace bowlers. Brilliant in the field, he'd surprise the unwary by pouncing from cover. Often he'd dash across to his captain to pass on a suggestion. His mind was alive with the game. Manifestly he was a leader in waiting.
If anything, Ponting surpassed expectations in his early years. In those days he was not inclined to look over his shoulder or to call a meeting before making a move. He took the side to the African World Cup and gave his players the decisive, daring leadership that was needed after the formulaic approach preferred by his predecessor.
Not that he had an easy time. Along the way he had to convince Brett Lee that economy has a part to play in 50-over cricket. Confronted with hard truths, Lee corrected his weaknesses and became the bowler of the tournament. Ponting also had to rally the side after the loss of Shane Warne on the morning of the team's first match. For undisclosed reasons, and despite numerous warnings, the spinner had taken pills containing banned substances.
Far from excusing his errant colleague, Ponting said he had been stupid. He spoke without fear or favour and his team responded. Saving his best for last, he produced a dazzling innings in the final as the nervous Indians were overwhelmed.
Ponting also won his first series as Test captain, taking the spoils in Sri Lanka. Again he led intelligently and batted superbly, a fine effort from a player who once looked about as convincing against spin as Phillip Ruddock on Blankety Blanks. Hereabouts he was the same old Ponting except a little more refined. His approach was simple. He worked out what needed to be done and did it.
India was the start of the drift. In his absence, the Australian thinktank worked out a strategy that worked. Bowling from stump to stump to a cannily placed defensive field, they frustrated the local batsmen. Of course, the pitches helped. The curator in Nagpur prepared a pitch as green as a leprachaun's cardigan. Sourav Ganguly went walkabout and Australia took a decisive lead. Ponting reappeared in Mumbai and his team was defeated.
Conceivably, the incumbent felt his position had been weakened. Not that John Buchanan and Adam Gilchrist did anything to undermine him. They are not men of that ilk. But they had formed an effective partnership. Moreover, they were suited to each other. Buchanan is a systematic coach who produces plans founded upon carefully collected facts. Steve Waugh and Gilchrist are the same, not so much intuitive thinkers as strategists. Once the plan is in place, they are reluctant to change. Waugh was a fine captain until the final day, when the closeness of the match might demand field changes and other dubious practices.
Ponting is another case. His strength lies in his ability to think on his feet. At his best he buzzes around the park, clapping his hands, encouraging his players, changing the field, following his instincts. In recent times, though, he has appeared muted, no longer a driving force or a teller of truths or a step ahead of the game. At times in England, Warne seemed to be stepping into the breach.
Ponting has many qualities. His fifth-day innings in Manchester counts among the finest match-saving performances the game has known. He has the capacity to recover lost ground. Simply, he must turn his back on percentages and respectability and the board and critics and get back to trusting himself and his native aggression. He must go back to being his own man. Mowbray taught him everything he needs to know.
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ACA expressed its views in May 28 reply comments filed with the FCC in connection with the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Improving 911 Reliability. This action stemmed from findings and recommendations of FCC staff contained in a report on the June 2012 Derecho storm that blasted the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest and resulted in the loss of some or all connectivity with 77 PSAPs serving more than 3.6 million people in six states.
In its comments, ACA also commented on the FCC's proposed PSAP outage notification requirements. ACA urged that the proposed rules should be clarified to better balance the need of PSAPs for useful information and the need for operators to concentrate their efforts on responding to outages and restoring service.
To this end, ACA suggested that the FCC specify that outage notification to the PSAP should contain only as much information as the service provider has obtained in the normal course of assessing the cause of an outage and restoring service, and that the FCC recognize that any category of the information required to be provided might be an estimate or approximation based on the service provider's best knowledge at the time.
ACA stressed that its primary concern was that any overly proscriptive rule would require providers to report to the PSAP information that, in some instances, they may not have when they are required to contact the PSAP, and that the provider would be required to collect information for the sole purpose of reporting it to the PSAP, an obligation that could come at the expense of rapidly restoring service to customers. Providers from large to small echoed this concern, including the Western Telecommunications Alliance (WTA), an association of smaller providers, and even Verizon.
Lastly, ACA noted that numerous commenters favored a flexible approach to the form and timing of PSAP outage notifications. ACA explained that although phone call outage notification to a PSAP is reasonable, an additional written electronic notification would be more burdensome. To alleviate some of this burden, ACA proposed that the FCC clarify that providers would not be expected to give any more information via electronic means than they provided to the PSAP via telephone when notifying the PSAP that the provider is experiencing a reportable network outage.
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Good morning from The Oval. On this day back in 1980, challenger Ronald Reagan debated President Jimmy Carter and asked voters one of the most famous questions in campaign history: "Are you better off than you were four years ago?"
Today, President Obama, who has done some campaigning of his own lately, turns his attention to ceremony.
In the morning, he journeys to Capitol Hill to attend a congressional gold medal ceremony for Edward Brooke, the first African American to be elected to the U.S. Senate by popular vote (in 1966, as a Republican, in Massachusetts).
In the early afternoon, Obama and Vice President Biden host a meeting with the co-chairs of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board and senior leadership of the intelligence community.
This afternoon, Obama conducts a pair of ceremonies for the new defense authorization act. First comes the signing of the $680 billion spending plan itself.
Then comes a ceremony honoring the new law attached to the defense bill, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
A pretty full agenda, and there are other things going on as well. Among them:
At least a dozen people are dead after an attack this morning on a U.N. guest house in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The New York Times reports that the brother of Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai is on the CIA payroll.
A car bomb in Peshawar, Pakistan, killed at least 80 people, hours after Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in the country.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is having trouble finding the necessary 60 votes for his public option health care plan.
States are reporting that stimulus bill money has created or saved more than 388,000 jobs.
People's views of Obama have changed since his election nearly a year ago.
And Maureen Dowd of The New York Times spoke with Obama aide Melody Barnes about Sunday's golf outing. Barnes: "I made a clutch putt and now I'm $10 richer." Take that, fellas!
We always shoot for birdie here at The Oval, where we'll report out Obama's busy day. Keep checking in, and have a good one.
(Posted by David Jackson; photo by Gerald Herbert, Associated Press)
David's journalism career spans three decades, including coverage of five presidential elections, the Oklahoma City bombing, the 2000 Florida presidential recount and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He has covered the White House for USA TODAY since 2005. His interests include history, politics, books, movies and college football -- not necessarily in that order. More about David
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Football in Qatar has got a large fan following, football is most popular among all the other sports of Qatar. The football sports clubs have world class facilities you can also play football in Qatar at select sports clubs.
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Most sports clubs in the region hold special games and training sessions for beginners who are interested in playing football in Qatar. The government is also trying its level best to promote the sport. The ministry is targeting aspiring youngsters to encourage them to play football in Qatar.
Growing popularity of football in Qatar is clearly visible. Today there are at least a dozen of football clubs that are popular in the region. The most famous football clubs are Al-Sadd, Umm Salal, Al Araby, Qatar Sc etc. Many of these clubs also try to promote football in Qatar by holding regular football matches at schools and colleges levels.
Besides having numerous football clubs Qatar also has a national football team which is also known as Al Ennabi. The team has been playing international matches since 1970. The team is controlled by the Qatar Football Association which is also known as governing body for football in Qatar.
Football in Qatar may not be the most popular sport of the region but it is certainly the most loved sport of Qatar. Tourists on Qatar tours must watch try and catch a glimpse of an ongoing game of football in Qatar. They will know how strongly the inhabitants of region feel about the game.
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She lied there, semi conscious, in her den of horrors. Hearing the approach of footsteps she let out an involuntary cry of pain as she struggled to stand, but disintegrated immediately back down to her side, distressingly cushioned by her own excrement. Too weak to tremble anymore, her betrayed heart collapsed in sad defeat. She knew what those sounds were. They were the sounds of her tormentor. Approaching.
Her stomach cramped up, aching by the pain of starvation, and her body mimicked it with the pain of her injuries. Her head hurt. Her legs hurt. Her back hurt. Her jaw hurt. And no one loved her.
Now, it was to start all over again. She tried to muster up strength to reach out to her tormentor's hand and give it a little doggy kiss, to be loyal to her guardian as God had made her to be, but her tongue had been cut in half and she was unable to move it.
Then her tormentor began. Once more. And, once more, her one remaining eye glazed over in semi shock as agonizing defeat consumed her pretty soul. What is left to do to me, she wondered, just as the fiery pain started up and her scorched muzzle could smell her own skin burning.
This is Kiya's – known as Puppy Doe – story. Given away on Craigslist, she endured month after month after month of torture by her new guardian. It is said that those performing the autopsy on Kiya were so aghast over the extent of her injuries, that they had to keep stepping away and leaving the autopsy room; it was too hard for them to see all that this poor girl had endured. You may read Puppy Doe Kiya's autopsy report here.
Puppy Doe (Kiya) is not an isolated case. Animals are abused, neglected, and – yes, tortured – every single day. Everywhere. Sweet, little loving souls, who God gave to us as a gift, and who we, as a society, have failed.
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A new game has hit the market called Sheep Impact from Bang Lethal. A simple yet challenging game where your skill and timing will be tested in the hopes of saving sheep from a rather bad ending. Can you make sure that the sheep keep their skins?
Title: Sheep Impact | Developer: Bang Lethal | Genre: Arcade & Action | Players: 1 | Version: 1.5 | Size: 4.5 MB | Price: $0.99 |
Sheep Impact has a simple premise to it – save a certain number of sheep per level. How do you save them? With your balloon of course! The poor little sheep are stuck on many different destructive devices – dynamite, laser guns, chain saws, batteries. You balloon is falling down and you have to keep it afloat as it crosses the screen. You can't stop the balloon, simply keep it from hitting the ground which is easier said than done.
As the game is new, there is a lot of room for growth. The developers website was not even complete at the time of this writing.
There are two modes, story mode and endless play. Within story mode, there are two worlds mountains, canyons, each with 15 levels. A third world, beach is said to be coming soon. In story mode, you simply progress from one level to the next, until you reach the end. In endless play you simply try to rescue as many sheep as possible. This game setup is very similar to other games on the market today.
The graphics are good but not high resolution and the music and sounds are very minimal. On paper that might sound bad but within the game it seems to work fine. The game really is a test of your reflexes and timing. For me, it takes a while to get the hang of the timing, etc but for my kids they usually get it much quicker. Although there is not a difficulty setting within the game, the levels do vary in hardness, so do not get fooled by the cute little sheep just sitting there waiting to be rescued.
Overall this is a nice game and as I said before there is room for growth. I would like to see new worlds and levels, maybe different flying objects (other than a balloon), something like OpenFeint with online leader boards, maybe some special bonuses to allow you to slow down or speed up… just a thought.
The game comes in at $0.99 and is a game the whole family can enjoy. So if you are looking for a cute but challenging game, go save some sheep. Baaaaaaa.


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At the end of last year, we ran our fabulous bloggers' lists of top reads of the year. Those posts were so fun that we've decided to continue, asking our bloggers to share the best thing they've read each month (or things, plural, if our bloggers declare a tie 'cause they just can't choose). It doesn't have to be a new book, as evidenced below; just something that made the month sparkle just a bit more. So here's this month's installment for November 2012 (and if you've missed any, be sure to check out past recs for May, June, July, August, September, October 2012, November 2012):
Restraint by Charlotte Stein was a knock-my-socks-off novella that found me just in the nick of time. Having become disenchanted with the proliferation of BDSM in erotic romance and heroines looking for Daddy-figures, Stein's story was a welcome role reversal that had me happily sighing with relief, and satisfaction. A sexually aware heroine with a potty mouth finds herself spending her vacation with a hero that she mistakenly thinks loathes her very existence. When she learns the truth behind his attitude, it rocks both of their worlds.
Destino by Sienna Mynx is the first book in the author's latest trilogy, Battaglia Mafia, released last month. It tells the story of Mira and Giovanni with the sweeping back drop of Southern Italy as the setting. Mira is a fashion designer on the rise who runs into trouble with her shop in Italy and Giovanni is the local boss, meeting thanks to the relationship between her best friend and his cousin. The sparks fly but the constant drama with Giovanni's lifestyle creates constant conflict with their relationship. I don't want to give a lot of details away as the book is full of action but this book is great, especially if you like romantic suspense and Alpha men. I could barely put this book down once I started it. The second book of the series, Ti Amo, drops on December 15, 2012 on Amazon.
When You Fall by Ruthie Robinson is a very entertaining book. This book starts off with the heroine as a complete mess. Carter doesn't know where's she's going and thinks she's knows what she wants to be happy, which leads her to object during a wedding to declare her love for her ex, the groom. After humiliating herself at the wedding and having her fall loaded on youtube for the world to watch, Carter escapes to the family ranch she spent happier times at growing up. There she meets her gorgeous neighbor, Rafael. The attraction is immediate but the slow burn to a romantic relationship builds up well. What I was most impressed about with this novel is that Carter spent time healing herself as well as realizing she'd found true love; that she realized she needed to make herself happy and whole first as opposed to thinking just being with a man would make her happy.
"Room at the Inn" by Ruthie Knox — This novella part of the Naughty and Nice anthology, is my favorite for several reasons, the main one being that it gave me much to think about. The relationship between the hero and heroine was less than perfect, in fact, I felt like they were hurting each other more than anything else. And it made me wonder if love is enough. Regardless of how you answer that question, Ms. Knox makes it work. "Room at the Inn" is a story about love, hurt and second chances.
The love between Carson and Julie is undeniable, but there are so many poor decisions and selfish acts between them, that I was worried that a novella would be too short to sort everything out in a successful way. It wasn't. And the ending is hopeful, satisfying and romantic. This is a short story, but a very powerful one. I felt all the emotions the characters experienced, and in the end I believe in their happy ending. It's my favorite story of the month; by one of the best Contemporary Romance authors I've had the pleasure of reading.


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