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Conservative Christians show growing acceptance of divorce
- November 30, 2007
- By John Rutledge
Conservative Christians show
growing acceptance of divorce
By Adelle M. Banks
Religion News Service
WASHINGTON (RNS)When Pentecostal power couple Randy and Paula White recently announced they were headed to divorce court, the most remarkable part of the reaction was that there wasn't much reaction at all among their supporters.
For increasing numbers of clergy, a divorce no longer generates the kind of career-killing hue and cry of decades ago, in part because plenty of people in the pews have experienced divorce themselves.
DOWN HOME: Children of Zacapa: God bless them all
- November 30, 2007
- By John Rutledge
Children of Zacapa: God bless them all
Pichi grabbed my attention. Alex fired my imagination. Manuel warmed and broke my heart.
They live in an orphanage in Zacapa, Guatemala. I met them when a group from my church, First Baptist in Lewisville, spent most of a week there. We'll send three mission teams per year for at least three years to Zacapa, working in cooperation with Buckner International.
Pichi came up to me as we entered the compound. She didn't say a word, but she spoke with the biggest, brownest 4-year-old eyes I've ever seen. She smiled; I got weak in the knees.
Later, Pichi nestled into my lap as we listened to a Bible story delivered in English and translated into Spanish. She didn't squirm, but leaned into my chest and traced the outline of my fingers with her own. If the laws of two countries didn't prohibit it, I'm sure I could've been convinced to buy an airline ticket and bring her home to Texas.
EDITORIAL: A view from both sides of the pulpit
- November 30, 2007
- By John Rutledge
A view from both sides of the pulpit
Preaching is a lot like playing shortstop.
When I was a young man, Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith mesmerized me with the way he played shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals. With Ozzie, grace defied gravity. He turned baseball into ballet, equal parts beauty and power. Most amazingly, he made it all look so simple and easy. I wanted to be like Ozzie; I wanted to play shortstop.
Then, just once, the manager of our church-league softball team moved me from right field to short. I was thrilled. Then humiliated. When I tried to field grounders, somebody in the stands wondered why I wore cinder blocks instead of cleats. And when I tried to throw a runner out at first, the second baseman ducked. It was a long night.
Like playing shortstop, preaching is a lot harder than it looks. In this issue, we're examining this divine craft. Preaching, not shortstop. I spend most Sundays in a pew, listening to someone else preach a sermon. So, I resonate with Baptist laypeople the world over. But my job sometimes affords me the opportunity to stand behind a pulpit and seek to deliver a message from God. So, I empathize with preachers. From that vantage point, I'd like to offer a few words to both groups.
Engage conferences designed to inspire, equip for evangelism
- November 30, 2007
- By John Rutledge
Engage conferences designed
to inspire, equip for evangelism
By John Hall
Texas Baptist Communications
DALLASEngage and Radical Engageconferences designed to inspire and equip Texas Baptists to evangelize the stateare scheduled Jan. 13-15 at LakePointe Church in Rockwall and feature speakers from around the nation.
The events continue a long tradition of bringing Texas Baptists together to focus on what God has called them to doshare the gospel, said Jon Randles, director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Evangelism Team.
Faith Digest
- November 30, 2007
- By John Rutledge
Faith Digest
Christian groups commit to cooperation. More than 240 Christian leaders said they left an international summit in Kenya committed to building closer ties among the world's Christian denominations. The Global Christian Forum, meeting near Nairobi, brought together Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and Pentecostal and charismatic Christian leaders. It also assembled groups that had sometimes been at odds, including the World Council of Churches and the more conservative World Evangelical Alliance.
Oral Roberts University president resigns. The embattled president of Oral Roberts University resigned amid intense scrutiny over allegations of financial, political and other wrongdoing at the charismatic Christian university in Tulsa, Okla. Richard Roberts, son of the university's namesake founder, submitted a resignation letter to ORU's board of regents Nov. 23. The resignation came just days before the board was scheduled to hear the results of an outside investigation of allegations against him and his wife, Lindsay. Roberts, chairman and CEO of Oral Roberts Ministries, had placed himself on an indefinite leave of absence Oct. 17 as university president. But he had said he expected to return to the post in "God's timing." He was the second president in the 42-year history of the 4,000-student university, succeeding his father, Oral Roberts, in 1993. The allegations that sparked the turmoil over Richard Roberts' presidency were raised in a lawsuit filed Oct. 2 by three former ORU professors who claim efforts to act as whistleblowers cost them their jobs. The lawsuit in Tulsa County District Court alleges illegal political activity and lavish, unchecked spending by Richard Roberts and his family.

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Kampala, the capital of Uganda is a pleasant city to tour for the day. A city tour offers a range of activities from historical and cultural sightseeing to shopping and eating out. Night tours to interesting/entertainment spots can be arranged. These include bars, restaurants, theatres, clubs and discos.
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This trail takes you to the Uganda Museum, markets in town, creative local arts, crafts markets and prominent art galleries, Bahai temple, Makerere University one of oldest university's in Africa, the National Theater for performance and African crafts shopping, Namugongo Uganda Martyrs Shrine one of world religious historical sites, the Ndere Center for and extravaganza of cultural dances, shopping in some of the Kampala Shopping centers.
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I'm about to remarry. I have my own do-it-yourself super fund and my new partner and I have discussed combining our super into my fund. I recently saw your question that mentioned binding financial agreements that identify the super investments of a couple. This was interesting as someone mentioned such an agreement to me. How secure is a binding financial agreement and how should this be recorded on an ongoing basis?
If you and your new spouse want to combine your superannuation into your self-managed super fund, says lawyer Stephen Bourke of SuperSplitting, a Canberra firm that specialises in giving advice on such strategies, the first thing to be aware of is that your spouse must take a seat at the trustee table and become a director of the corporate trustee. They should therefore be aware of the responsibilities that come with these new roles, including signing a declaration that sets down in quite a lot of detail what is expected of a trustee. If you want to use a financial agreement when you combine your super, then this will set the rules between the two of you about what to do with your super (and other property) if the relationship does not last. Where a couple sets such rules and a problem arises in the future, then the Family Court does not get to decide what the financial division will be. The financial division between the separating couple will be done in accordance with the financial agreement. There are some other points to consider. Technically, all agreements made under the Family Law Act are financial agreements. The question of whether the financial agreement is binding will depend on how it was made. They are highly technical documents and require each member of the couple to be independently advised by an Australian legal practitioner. So don't use an overseas lawyer as one couple did, only to find the financial agreement was not binding. So to answer the question, they are as secure as the care taken in their preparation. If an agreement is done properly, it is binding. If it is not done properly, it is not binding. One practical bit of advice, Bourke says, is to avoid signing the agreement on the eve of the wedding. There is too much pressure, too many other things to do and it is too easy for mistakes to be made. If it strains the relationship, it might also become the reason for the cancellation of the wedding!
Can you clarify a question about Australian and New Zealand pension entitlements? If a New Zealander living in Australia is receiving an Australian pension, would they also be entitled to a part New Zealand superannuation pension? Given the NZ pension is not means tested, might they be entitled to the difference between the full NZ pension minus the Australian payment?
Although it is described as a superannuation benefit, the New Zealand Superannuation pension is New Zealand's equivalent of the Australian government age pension. They are both social security pensions funded by government. To receive any Australian government age pension, Colin Lewis of ipac Securities says, a New Zealander needs to satisfy immigration rules where they can have an advantage over other migrants. That's in the form of a special category visa that allows unrestricted movement of people between the two countries. However, they must also be a permanent resident of Australia who has lived here for 10 years and, of course, must be at least 65.
While Australia has a number of social security agreements with various countries that can provide certain concessions to pension payments between them, the one with New Zealand has key differences associated with its similar social security systems and the unrestricted movement entitlement. When an Australian-resident New Zealander applies for an Australian pension, within a month or two they are sent a New Zealand pension claim form by Centrelink that allows them to receive a part-Australian and a part-New Zealand pension. While they can receive pension payments from both governments, a significant variation is that people paid under this agreement cannot be generally better off by drawing a benefit from both countries. This means the amount of combined benefit will be the same as the benefit they would receive if they were only getting a pension from one government. So, in response to the question of whether they might be entitled to the difference between the full NZ pension minus the Australian payment, the answer is that a New Zealander in Australia won't get any more than the normal Australian pension they'd be entitled to receive.
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OASIS OBQM/Outcome-Based Quality Monitoring Reports
This page briefly describes the OBQM Potentially Avoidable Event Reports and Agency Patient-Related Characteristics Reports. It also holds the Outcome-Based Quality Management (OBQM) Manual (under Downloads below) which explains these two reports in detail and discusses their use for quality monitoring purposes.
- The Agency Patient-Related Characteristics Report (formerly the Case Mix Report) presents a "snap shot" of agency patient characteristics at the start or resumption of care, and discharge information including home health length of stay and need for emergency or hospital care. It allows an agency to compare the characteristics of their patients to both a national reference sample, and to their patients during a prior time period (after the first report). The characteristics of the patients for whom an agency provides care can impact many decisions about patient care delivery, staffing, resource allocation, strategic planning and program development.
- The Potentially Avoidable Event Report (formerly the Adverse Event Outcome Report) displays incidence rates for 12 infrequently occurring untoward events. These potentially avoidable events reflect a serious health problem or decline in health status for an individual patient that potentially could have been avoided. They serve as markers for potential problems in care because of their negative nature and relatively low frequency. It is important to emphasize the word potential in this definition. Whether or not an individual patient situation results from inadequate care provision can only be determined through investigation of the care actually provided to specific patients. Agencies can compare their current data with national data and (after the first report) to the agency's prior time period. The incidence rates been adjusted to account for variation in patient characteristics. High-priority potentially avoidable event outcomes are those with (a) the most clinical relevance to the agency, and/or (b) the highest incidence as compared to the reference group. The measures are presented in both graphical and tabular forms, along with a listing of patients for whom the potentially avoidable event occurred. This information allows the HHA to investigate specific potentially avoidable events to determine if changes in care provision are indicated.
The reports and the related investigation of care processes can be used to assist agencies move beyond "hunches" in understanding the characteristics of the patients that they care for and evaluating quality of patient care. The reports support agency efforts to continually monitor outcomes and focus efforts on specific quality indicators. Agencies are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the information presented in the reports to provide direction for their continuous quality monitoring activities.
The Outcome-Based Quality Monitoring (OBQM) Manual
- The Outcome-Based Quality Monitoring Manual [see Downloads section below] describes the OASIS-based reports that are available as well as the sources of information for the reports. Instructions on using the reports for quality monitoring are provided, illustrated with sample reports from a hypothetical home care agency. It is designed to help home health agencies make use of the reports for monitoring and improving quality of care.
- Appendix A: Guidelines for Reviewing Potentially Avoidable Event and Agency Patient-Related Characteristics Reports is presented as a technical appendix to the OBQM Manual, but can also be used as a stand-alone reference document. The guidelines include descriptions, definitions, and "How to Read" instructions for the Potentially Avoidable Event and Agency Patient-Related Characteristics Reports.
Note: The OBQM Manual is part of a series of four manuals produced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to assist home health agencies in the collection and use of OASIS data for quality/performance improvement. The other three manuals are available on the CMS website and include the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS-C) Guidance Manual, the Outcome-Based Quality Improvement (OBQI) Manual, and the Process-Based Quality Improvement (PBQI) Manual. These manuals are provided as downloads on the pages listed on the left side of this page as follows: OASIS –C Guidance Manual on OASIS User Manuals; PBQI Manual on OASIS PBQI / PROCESS MEASURES; OBQI Manual on OASIS OBQI; OBQM Manual on OASIS OBQM.
Accessing the Potentially Avoidable Event and Agency Patient-Related Characteristics Reports from the CASPER System
These two reports represent an aggregation of OASIS-C patient status data at the beginning and at the end of an episode of care. Since HHAs only submit OASIS-C data on Medicare and Medicaid patients, those are the only patients included in the reports. The CASPER User Manual provides information on how to obtain Potentially Avoidable Event and Agency Patient-Related Characteristics Reports from the CASPER system. It describes how to request a report, how to view a report online, and how to print or save a report. This manual can be found on each HHA's OASIS State Welcome Page. Chapter 2 (Functionality) of the CASPER User Manual is available in the Downloads section below.
Technical Documentation for the OBQM measures
The Technical Documentation for the OBQM measures, specifying how to calculate each measure on the Potentially Avoidable Event and Agency Patient-Related Characteristics Reports using OASIS data and OASIS data specifications, can be accessed in the "Downloads" section of Quality Measures Page (link to this: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/HomeHealthQualityInits/HHQIQualityMeasures.html).
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Gently used children's clothing and toy resale.
A national event that celebrates reading and
Star Wars. Features games,
trivia, prizes, and more, and a select handful will have author
signings and/or visits from the costumed characters. Special guest
is Dave Dorman, who has done art for comic books and trading cards.
Takes place at Barnes & Noble.
The new Railway Garden, a G-gauge model railway running through
a 2.5 acre site, opens April 30. Visitors enter through a 1920s-era
railway depot to see trains running through a garden of miniature
plants, water features and a variety of landscapes. May 1 through
Visitors can walk inside the two-story silo and turn the crank
of a silage machine, watching "corn plants" delivered to the top of
the silo. Plus, learn about the history of silos and silage, build
miniature silos with building blocks simulating wood, brick and
metal and much more.
See a toy so amazing, so unbelievable, it has the power to
transform into anything you want it to be. Enter a world where
imagination rules, and ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Kids enter artist Gino Severini's interpretation of trains by
role-playing engineer, passenger or conductor in a child-size train
and look for objects in an eight-foot wide "hidden pictures" mural
of artist Don Stewart's "Steam Train." Plus, enjoy specially
designed wooden train tables and a huge new interactive crane.
The exhibit features the illustrations of W. W. Denslow, a
Chicago resident whose famous illustrations helped to inspire the
design of the classic 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland. The
bright and colorful exhibit provides a variety of learning
opportunities and hands-on activities within a three-dimensional
representation of Denslow's distinctive illustrations.
Take a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the world of magic and
its historic roots in Chicago. Features a multimedia object theater
experience, artifact display and live performances. Discover the
tricks of the trade and witness Chicago's magical past reappear
before your very eyes.
A special exhibit on the history of Girl Scouting, with
special focus on Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park. Celebrate
the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Girl
Scouts of the USA.
Visitors become space adventurers and set off on a journey to
discover the Universe in a way never done before. Travel a billion
light-years and back, fly through space, orbit the Moon, zoom into
a canyon on Mars, and soar through the cosmic web where a million
galaxies shower down. The experience was created utilizing real
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More than half of adults in Elmbridge are classed as overweight or obese, new figures have revealed.
A study by Public Health England (PHE), carried out between January 2012 and January 2013, looked at how many people were tipping the scales.
The study showed that 56.7 per cent of adults in the borough were carrying excess weight, compared with 60.8 per cent Surrey-wide.
The figures were 62.8 per cent for Runnymede, 63.4 per cent for Spelthorne, 55.1 per cent in Kingston and 47.6 per cent in Richmond.
Excess weight is defined as an adult, aged 16 or above, with a BMI greater than or equal to 25kg/m2, which is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in metres.
Nationally, 63.8 per cent of adults are overweight.
Professor Kevin Fenton, director of health and wellbeing at PHE, said: "Local authorities are ideally placed to develop coordinated action across their departments, services and partner organisations to tackle overweight and obesity in the local population.
"Many local authorities are already working hard to reduce obesity levels and these new data will help all local areas monitor their progress in tackling these longstanding problems.
"There is no silver bullet to reducing obesity; it is a complex issue that requires action at individual, family, local and national levels. We can all play our part in this by eating a healthy balanced diet and being more active."
Last month, figures released by PHE revealed that 14.6 per cent of reception children and 26.2 per cent of year 6 children in the borough are either overweight or obese.
The health authority said problems associated with being overweight or obese cost the NHS more than £5bn each year.


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Just because it is a business phone doesn't mean that it doesn't know how to have fun, because here you'll find such great features as a 2 Megapixel camera and Edge capability.
The camera can take pictures at 1600x1200 resolution with super sharp resolution and video in QVGA resolution. The WAP browser will let you connect to the internet and upload your pictures to an internet-based photo site.
The keypad on the phone is simply laid out at to expedite your movement through the menu system. The call and end buttons are on either side of the central menu buttons meaning that it is easy to get to the menu option you want very quickly.
Finally, the 6121 is a quad-band phone that takes advantage of 3G technology as well.


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To celebrate The National Year of Reading, First Tuesday Book Club has compiled, with your help, an all-Australian reading list, the 10 Aussie books you must read before you die.
For all the challenges facing print it has been a great year for Australian book-lovers who've taken part in some 3700 separate Year of Reading events across the country, from small meetings in local libraries to the massive Reading Hour event which attracted thousands.
There is much to celebrate and much reading to be done.
Your votes have been streaming in all year, so here are the top 10 Aussie Books for 2012, as chosen by you.
- Cloudstreet - Tim Winton
- The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
- A Fortunate Life - A.B. Facey
- The Harp in the South - Ruth Park
- The Power of One - Bryce Courtenay
- Jasper Jones - Craig Silvey
- The Magic Pudding - Norman Lindsay
- The Slap - Christos Tsiolkas
- The Secret River - Kate Grenville
- Picnic at Hanging Rock - Joan Lindsay
Congratulations to our lucky winners who will each receive a copy of all top 10 books.
- Sandra Robinson from WA
- Steve Tinson from SA
- Krista Douglas from QLD
Go to the First Tuesday Book Club Facebook and Twitter to join the discussion about your favourite Australian books.
Chris Taylor (comedian, writer) - 'Unreliable Memoirs', by Clive James
Clive James has repeatedly made the mistake of being far too entertaining, so he's treated less seriously than many of his highly serious, and often unreadable, peers. In my view he's the best comic prose stylist we've ever produced.
Tim Costello (CEO, World Vision Australia) Power without Glory by Frank Hardy
It's a book that has it all - politics, sex, religion, crime and what's more it is all pretty close to the truth. A classic expose of the machinations in the story of Melbourne.
Bob Ellis (writer, journalist, filmmaker) - Here's Luck by Lennie Lower
The greatest Australian comic novel, a bit like Some Like It Hot, with gangsters, arson, nobbled racehorses and a motorbike road trip as good as anything by Hunter S. Thompson.
Layne Beachley (world champion surfer) Power of One by Bryce Courtenay
I love all of Courtenays novels but this one in particular had me engaged from beginning to end with exquisite tales of triumph over tragedy
Blanche dApulget (author) The Fortunes of Richard Mahony by Henry Handel Richardson
The archetypal tale of a 19th century rich man whose mental decline throws his much younger wife, Polly, into fending for herself. It's sensational in capturing character and colonial times. Richardson was a writer of great intellect and insight, and a superb stylist.
Stuart MacGill (cricketer, TV presenter) Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay
This was the first adult book I read as a child and I remember being surprised at how my imagination worked overtime for so long after each time I put it down.
Mem Fox (author) Cloudstreet by Tim Winton
I love Cloudstreet for its understanding of humanity: its woes, its mundanity, its triumphs, its characters, its love, its contrasts. And for Tim Wintons way with words.
Judy Nunn (author, actor) Grand Days by Frank Moorhouse
I chose 'Grand Days' not because I believe it is the greatest Australian novel but because I believe Edith Campbell-Berry is one of the greatest female characters in Australian literature. Everyone should get to know Edith - she's a reader's dream.
Bryce Courtenay (author) Wake in Fright by Kenneth Cooke
In every nation there exists a dark and a light side, nobody exemplifies our dark side more eloquently than Kenneth Cook in Wake in Fright. To understand the dark side is to appreciate and cherish the lighter one.
Brendan Cowell (actor, writer) The Tree of Man by Patrick White
Its like a symphony as it builds ever so slowly to something so exquisite. And its about Australia, and the great myth of happiness.
Omar Musa (poet, rapper) - The Slap by Christos Tsolkias
I chose The Slap because it captures the Australia I live in and grew up in and dissects it with slow burning anger. It gets to the dark heart of this nation- our prejudices, the things we don't say.
David Marr (journalist, author, social commentator) The Man Who Loved Children by Christina Stead
One of the most compelling reading experiences of my life, horrifying and illuminating.
Wesley Enoch (playwright, director) Capricornia by Xavier Herbert
The landscape and the story was ahead of its time. Herbert spoke of an Australia that was connected to the Land and had a figure like Norman who could straddle two worlds.
Tara Moss (author, TV Presenter, journalist) Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay
Joan Lindsay's classic 1967 novel Picnic at Hanging Rock remains one of Australia's most fascinating tales, and a tale so authentic that many still believe it was based on actual events - the mark of a fine thriller.
David Williamson (playwright) - Come in Spinner by Dymphna Cusack and Florence James
Come in Spinner had an enormous impact on me when I read it as a teenager. It seemed to capture with utter truthfulness the reality of raw Australian life in a way no other novel had.
Hon. John Howard O.M A.C (politician) The Tyranny of Distance by Geoffrey Blainey
This book illustrated the extraordinary impact of distance, both from the rest of the world and within Australia on the development of our nation.
Kerryn Goldsworthy The Fortunes of Richard Mahony by Henry Handel Richardson
I think The Fortunes of Richard Mahony is the best of the many good 'foundation' novels we have, an epic tale of the country's colonial times and the sorts of people who came to Australia and made it a nation.
Wendy McCarthy (educator, intellectual) My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin
As a child growing up in the bush reading My Brilliant Career was a rite of passage . It gave me courage to be different and accept the consequences of my actions.
Wed love to hear what you think about the books. Go to our Facebook or Twitter to post your comments and join in the online discussion.


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Spinning-Wheel Maker List
Spinning-Wheel Maker List #7 is now available with more than 1,600 entries. This list incorporates all earlier lists. A searchable PDF version on CD is available as well as the paper printout. The cost for each version is $8, or $6 for subscribers.
Compiled from material sent by individuals, printed sources, and museum collections, it is designed to be a 'quick reference' and remains a work in progress. It covers wheel makers from the U.S.A., Canada, Scotland, and a few other countries. U.S. and Canadian patent holders and 20th-century wheel makers are included.
To order, please go to List Order Form.
Spinning Wheel Postcards
The postcards are pictures of six rare and unusual spinning wheels from my collection.
The 4"x6" color postcards come in packets of six (one of each image).
The price is $7 per packet, $6 for subscribers.
To order, please go to Postcard Order Form.
Horizontal bobbin/flyer spinning wheel, hand-cranked drive wheel and second accelerating wheel. Probably from Turkey.
See Issues #4 and #52.
Vertical spinning wheel with bobbin/flyer unit below the drive wheel on tripod frame. Probably by Daniel Danner (1803-1881), Mannheim, PA.
See Issues #4, #32, and #35.
Double-wheel, double-treadle spinning wheel. Similar to one marked "J. Farnham" for Joel Farnham (1774-1858), Owego, Tioga County, NY. See Issues #15 and #18.
Horizontal bobbin/flyer spinning wheel with elegant A-frame.
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Double-flyer spinning wheel with drive wheel below. Marked SP for Solomon Plant (1741- 1822), Stratford, CT.
See Issues #31 and #39.
Moving-spindle spinning wheel with an accordion arm. Marked "Clipper Spinner" patented by Timothy Dewey Brown, 1883 in Canada.
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The 28-year-old decathlete has built a reputation for overcoming adversity to perform at the major championships.
"I don't think there's anyone in the world who compares with me for mental preparation," Macey told BBC Sport.
"Roman (Sebrle) is the clear favourite in Gothenburg, but if he makes a mistake, then I could win it."
Czech Sebrle is the world-record holder and reigning Olympic and European champion.
Macey admits: "Anyone who is able to finish in front of Roman will win the competition.
"He is the clear favourite because he is a good couple of hundred points ahead of everybody else.
"We all have to stay as close to him as possible - after all, we all start on zero points."
Macey has not competed since winning the first gold medal of his senior career at the Commonwealth Games in March.
He says that victory, which was achieved despite tearing his hamstring three weeks before the start of the event, has given him the belief that he can at least get on the podium in Gothenburg.
"I see my gold as an opportunity to set myself up," he said.
"Unless I'm competing against a robot, I've got a chance. I consider myself one of the favourites to win a medal, but it will be very close."
Unusually for him, Macey approaches the championships in good condition.
"I hope I don't curse myself, but I'm very healthy at the moment," said the Canvey Islander, who won silver at the 1999 World Championships.
"It took me two months to get over the injuries I picked up in Melbourne, I was a broken man when I finished.
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PHOENIX — A Las Vegas woman was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison for importing more than $2 million of cocaine with the intent to distribute it in the United States. The case was investigated jointly by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Darnelld Rebeca Colman, 28, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Stephen M. McNamee to 120 months of imprisonment followed by a five-year term of supervised release. Colman was convicted Oct. 27 by a federal jury.
Trial evidence showed that Colman drove her car from Mexico into Arizona through the San Luis port of entry. After being referred for a secondary inspection by CBP, officers discovered that Colman's car contained more than 20 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a secret compartment in the roof. The street value of the narcotics was estimated at more than $2 million. Colman testified at trial that she did not know the cocaine was in her car.
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Published Wednesday, September 19, 2007
YELLOWKNIFE - Hidden among the garbage at Yellowknife's dump are some hidden treasures.
Despite the fall cold, people still spend hours sifting through piles of trash in order to find something useful, and sometimes expensive, that has been tossed aside.
A number of people were there over the weekend before the snow arrives, which will add another challenge to the hunt.
Stories of things found include more worthwhile finds, like antiques, gardening tools and even artwork, as well as the bizarre, like pornography and dead animals.
One woman, who did not wish to give her name while fervently rummaging, said that over the years she has seen many strange things at the dump, most memorably some sex toys and a dead dog, none of which she took home.
"I found a fox once, a stuffed one," said avid scavenger Lars Zeeuw.
His wife, Andrea Camirand, added, "We actually used it for a Halloween decoration. It was missing a nose though."
Zeeuw has also found some useful things, including a working lawn mower that lasted two years.
"A mounted raven," was the strangest thing Stephen Folkers can remember coming across.
"If you come here everyday you'll find the weirdest things," he said.
"A lot of people throw out newer stuff here, semi-decent stuff," said Ryan Thompson, who had found some speaker stands that appeared to be in excellent condition.
Most people comment on the fact that objects found there are often still salvageable and are probably tossed out to make room in a cluttered house or garage.
Justin Couch recently found a few good items, including a cleaner for car parts worth about $1,000, he said.
"We've found motorcycles and Ski-Doos. Just last weekend ... I found a 500-pound weight set," he said.
"I found a generator last week, perfectly working," said Paul Jackson.
The vast site has many areas to choose from. It is also popular for people looking to build cabins and other structures, as Jackson has done.
"I've built an entire shed from stuff I've found at the dump, even the windows," he said.


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These are monoprints -- each is an original, and they cannot be editioned or repeated. They feature thick textures, and subtle shimmers that can't be obtained in a digital print.
In this print, my wild drawing of a beach city in bold black lines over softly textured streaks of purple, aqua and gold on recycled paper.
They're striking from a distance and the level of detail rewards closer inspection. They aren't overly large, and they look amazing in a group... display just one to add interest to a small space, or hang several together for a big impact.
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December 7, 2005
Good morning, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the operations of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) with you, the members of the Committee, and your staff.
When the Board last presented testimony before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs on May 5th of this year, we contrasted our performance with that of past years, notably when we appeared before the Committee in February 1994 and June 1998. This comparison continues to be instructive in demonstrating where we are heading and how we will meet the challenges that the future will bring.
In Fiscal Year (FY) 1994, the Board issued about 22,000 decisions. Our pending caseload stood at 47,000, and was on its way to 60,000. Our measure of timeliness then used—average response time—was 781 days.
By FY 1998, we had significantly improved our timeliness and productivity. With 483 full-time employeees (FTE), we issued 38,886 decisions, and held 4,875 hearings. Appeals resolution time—the time from the date a veteran files a Notice of Disagreement until he or she receives a final decision on appeal—was 686 days.
In FY 2005, the Board issued 34,175 decisions and conducted 8,576 hearings, a substantial increase from 1998. Appeals resolution time stood at 622 days. Our cycle time—the time that it actually takes the Board to issue a decision (excluding the time the case is with the service organization representative)—was 104 days. Significantly, we accomplished these results with 434 authorized FTE, or 49 fewer FTE than we had in 1998. Despite our efforts, we continue to receive more appeals than we are deciding. Case receipts for FY 2005 were 41,816, and the number pending at the end of FY 2005 stood at 37,539. Our most significant challenge for the future is how to eliminate the growing backlog with available resources.
We are fortunate to have received much help in achieving our successes and in meeting future challenges. I would like to thank:
Two of the most significant and persistent challenges we face are:
In regard to remands, we know that:
If nothing had been done, our backlog was projected to grow to unacceptable levels. The Board's backlog disposition time—the projected time it would take the Board, working at its current rate and devoting all its resources to eliminate the backlog—would increase from 284 days in FY 2005, to 361 days in FY 2006, and to 603 days in 2008.
Although we have made many improvements, we have a way to go. Within existing resources, through incentives and sound management, we will continue to improve by:
We believe these measures will work to reduce the backlog and shorten the time it takes for a veteran to receive a fair, well-reasoned Board decision. We have reduced the time it takes for an appeal to be finally resolved from 686 days in FY 1998, to 622 days in FY 2005. While this reduction is important, it is even more significant in light of the fact that 71.4% of the decisions issued in FY 2005 were final decisions, as compared to 58.7% of decisions in FY 1998. While our decision quality was at 89% in FY 2005 this reflects the complexity involved in drafting more final decisions, addressing the merits of a claim, as opposed to remands for more development. Notably, the Board's own timeliness -- our cycle time --stands at a little over three months.
I wish to assure you that that we will continue working together with our partners in and outside the Department to develop new and creative solutions to the challenges we face in order to fulfill our statutory mission to hold hearings and provide timely, high quality decisions to our Nation's veterans and their families.
I would be pleased to answer any questions you or your colleagues might have.
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The big names behind Blu-ray Disc - Panasonic, Philips and Sony - have announced the establishment of a 'one-stop' licensing programme for the technology
It's hoped the simplified - and less expensive - process will encourage more companies to develop BD products, and the 'big three' will be working with other patent holders to set up the programme.
The new independent licensing company, funded equally by the three majors, will be set up in the USA, with branches in Asia, Europe and Latin America.
It's hoped the other patent holders will join in, and become shareholders in the company, which will then administer their patents relevant to BD.
In the past, companies wishing to build Blu-ray Disc hardware have had to acquire a variety of licences, including separate ones for CD, DVD and BD functionality. The new programme will bring all this together in a single licence, and reduce costs.
More after the break
It's expected that the licence fee for a Blu-ray player will fall about 40%, to $9.50, and that for a BD recorder by a similar amount, to $14.
The fees for discs will be 11 cents for a read-only disc - such a movie, with recordable and rewritable discs at 12 cents and 15 cents respectively.
It's expected the single licence will be available by midway through the year.


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Tuesday, 14 January, 2003, 05:21 GMT
Eminem sweeps US music prizes
Rapper Eminem won all four categories in which he was nominated at this year's American Music Awards - but did not even turn up to the Los Angeles ceremony.
He won best rock album, best hip-hop/R&B album, and best male artist in both genres.
Other double winners included country trio the Dixie Chicks, and rock band Creed.
Rapper Nelly had four nominations, but was beaten by Eminem in all categories, although he did win a fans' choice award.
The American Music Awards compete with the Grammys as one of the biggest ceremonies recognising contemporary music and spans many genres including Latin, pop, country and alternative.
The rocker's wife Sharon and his two children Jack and Kelly, stars of their own TV show, joined him on stage, but his rarely-seen daughter Annie stayed away.
Free-swearing Osbourne was bleeped so often during his opening remarks that television viewers found it hard to follow what he was saying.
On the phone
Ashanti, 22, sold 3.1m copies of her eponymous debut album, and was one of the music industry's big success stories of 2002.
But The Eminem Show shifted 7.7m copies, and it was the rapper's night.
His co-star in the film 8 Mile, Mekhi Phifer, accepted the award on his behalf, brandishing a mobile phone.
"Hey y'all, this is Eminem on the phone!" said Phifer.
Martina McBride won best female country singer and Sheryl Crow received best female rock artist.
The nominations are based on sales figures and radio play, while the eventual winner is selected by a group of 20,000 music fans.
Veteran country outfit Alabama won a special award of merit, introduced on video by former President George Bush Snr.
Christian band Avalon took the award for contemporary inspirational performance.
Previous country music double winner Tim McGraw won top male country star, winning over Toby Keith and Alan Jackson.
Pop legend Sir Elton John performed Tiny Dancer with McGraw at the ceremony, and said he was "very shocked" by the news that The Who's Pete Townshend was arrested on Monday on suspicion of possessing child pornography.
"I love Pete, and my thoughts are with him," said Sir Elton.
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EL notes: Phils' Biddle won't back down
Reading left-hander remains focused on pitching deep into games
By Craig Forde / Special to MiLB.com | June 24, 2014 10:00 AM ET
Every time Reading's Jesse Biddle hits the bump for a start, he's thinking about nothing more than throwing seven or more solid innings to put his team in a position to win.
In the top of the seventh against Akron on June 18, after walking the leadoff batter, Biddle retired the next two on strikes and, with the runner going on the second strikeout, finished the frame with a double play and a big pump of the fist.
"I think throwing seven innings is the minimum for a starter," said Biddle, the Phillies' No. 2 prospect. "Five, six innings doesn't feel like you've done everything you could for your team. It doesn't feel like you went deep enough."
Given Biddle's two prior starts, there was reason to rejoice a bit more against the RubberDucks.
On June 6 he had his shortest outing of the season against Richmond, lasting only 2 1/3 innings after serving up seven runs on six hits, two of which were home runs.
Biddle was unable to rebound his next start, running into a red-hot New Britain club that patiently drew six walks from the lefty over 3 1/3 frames.
"This year the walks have been a little bit of an issue," said Reading pitching coach David Lundquist. "Right now, where we're at is to stop thinking so much about what you're doing on the mound, focus 60 feet away and let your natural ability and natural talent take over.
"I think he's headed in the right direction."
By Biddle's own estimation, things weren't going well, since he had not made it through seven innings in six straight starts in a roller-coaster of a second season in the Eastern League.
"I've had some good [starts], I've had some success this year," said Biddle. "Then, I've had a couple of pretty bad ones. That's kind of how pitching goes in a lot of ways. The important thing is to not lose confidence in yourself and your ability."
The natural maturation process has helped the 22-year-old as he works through tough times and continues to develop his arsenal, which has included a lot of development on his slider and changeup this season.
"We're still working on and developing the slider," said Lundquist. "He has a good feel for a changeup when he uses it. The thing that makes him a notch above a lot of other people is his competitive nature in everything he does."
In the face of a 3-8 record, a 4.04 ERA and even his own home fans booing him, Biddle's competitive nature is what carries him from one start to the next.
He knows that, even if he has a bad start, there will be chance for redemption soon enough, and nothing that can be said will stop him from hitting that mound and trying for seven or more innings of the best that he's got.
"I don't quit," said Biddle. "Even when things are really not going my way, I may be struggling, I still don't quit and I'm never going to give up on this game.
"I don't feel complete until I'm out there."
In brief
Rock and roll: New Britain's 5-2 victory over Reading on Saturday was a franchise-best 10th straight win. The Cats upped their streak to 11 by sweeping the Fightin Phils' on Sunday. It's the longest winning run of any team in the league this season.
Attack on track: After getting saddled with three straight losses, Bowie starter Zach Davies put together the two best outings of his career in back-to-back dominating performances. The Orioles' No. 12 prospect went 2-0, throwing 13 scoreless innings in which he allowed just three hits and four walks. The only hit Davies allowed versus Binghamton on Sunday was a leadoff double by Kyle Johnson.
Powering up: With his second-inning home run Sunday, Erie's Steven Moya has, for the fourth time this season, gone yard in back-to-back games. Through 69 games, the Tigers' No. 20 prospect has already achieved career highs in home runs (16) and stolen bases (12) and is just five RBIs shy of a career best.
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Raising Izzie
Orphaned after their mother's death, fourteen year old Gertie is singlehandedly raising her little sister, Izzie. Meanwhile Gertie's new teacher, Mrs. Freeman and her husband struggle with their inability to have a child. Both Gertie and Mrs. Freeman have fallen from faith, but can these two find renewed devotion by coming together?


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Oh, so sad. Oh, so cute.
Something I have been working on for a few months - Uncomfortable Animals - are beginning to get my wheels turning again. I am thinking about branching out to grumpy monsters, or something along those lines. But right now I have five different depressed creatures lurking in the corner of my studio, including a soggy bat, queasy snail, dizzy giraffe, hungry cat, and chilly bird.
These little tiles came about because there are hundreds of little spots in the kiln that were not being used. So I thought I should make something to fill this wasted space, and began to make ornaments. Then my work kept shrinking until now the tiles are tiny, tiny, tiny. Maybe they will shrink into nonexistence.
Today I am working on getting my small porcelain tiles turned into jewelry up on my etsy page. (http://www.obrienobjects.etsy.com/ ) It is pretty cool thing, that someone with limited computer skills can get involved in selling and buying handmade stuff online with minimal strife.
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Cliff Lee has one more loss than he had in all of 2008, but that doesn't mean he's not doing his job. ¶
After giving up seven runs in five innings to the Rangers in his first start of the season, Lee had a 12.60 earned-run average. That has fallen to 3.45, despite a 1-5 record, including his tough 1-0 defeat to the Tigers Friday night. ¶
In his past four starts, Lee has allowed a total of six runs in 31 innings for a 1.74 ERA, but he is 0-3 with one no decision, because the Tribe has scored only two runs in those games. ¶
Despite the lack of support, Lee has resisted blaming others for his poor record. ¶
""When you're a No. 1 starter, you go up against a lot of other No. 1 starters,'' manager Eric Wedge said Saturday. ""It happened with C.C. Sabathia, Jake Westbrook, Kevin Millwood. You have to deal with it. ¶
""The only thing Cliff should be thinking about is giving his team a chance to win a ballgame. That's the only part he can control. He can't let the other stuff get to him.'' ¶
STILL SITTING -- Slumping Jhonny Peralta was kept out of the lineup for a second consecutive night. ¶
""I'm not sure whether Jhonny will be back in there tomorrow or not,'' Wedge said. ""I'll have to see tomorrow.'' ¶
GRASPING AT STRAWS -- After watching veteran reliever Luis Vizcaino in a tryout, the Indians apparently have signed him to a minor league contract, though no announcement has been made. ¶
""We're giving him strong consideration,'' Wedge said. ""We'll look at him for a couple of days and make a decision.'' ¶
Vizcaino, 34, hasn't pitched since April 21, two days before he was designated for assignment by the Cubs. In four appearances with Chicago, he pitched 32/3 scoreless innings. ¶
Last year, Vizcaino missed two months because of a shoulder injury but still pitched in 43 games, compiling a 5.28 ERA for the Rockies. ¶
LAPORTA IN HOF -- Matt LaPorta has been in the big leagues less than a month, and already he's in the Hall of Fame. ¶
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You can get a sense of just how huge Australia is by looking at a map, but once you're there, the vastness really hits home. For travellers long on ambition but short on time, this extensive and compact journey up the East Coast of Queensland is nothing short of ideal. Employing a diverse range of transport – yachts, trains, 4×4s, and buses – you'll visit Fraser Island and the Whitsundays, go snorkelling and camp out under the stars in an authentic Australian "swag." Your time here may not last long, but your memories will last forever.
What's Included
Fraser Island overnight excursion. Noosa Everglades overnight canoeing experience. Entrance fees to Cooloola Recreation Area and Fraser Island in Great Sandy NP. 3-day sailing excursion (Whitsunday Islands). Visit to Whitehaven Beach. G Adventures-supported Ingan Cultural Museum and Jirrbal Aboriginal art demonstration. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Sleep under the stars at a remote cattle station, zip over dunes in a 4×4 on a remote sand island, sail from island to island through the Whitsundays on a maxi yacht
Dossier Disclaimer
Itinerary Disclaimer
Important Notes
This tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour after your trip concludes.
Note that only 1 piece of luggage and 1 carry on are allowed on the Queensland train. If you exceed this allowance, AUD15 may be charged upon boarding the train.
Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The CEO will be the group manager, leader and driver – this person is experienced in the routes travelled and will organize and lead the meal preparations and has experience in cooking a variety of local and international dishes for large groups.
As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. They will also offer suggestions for things to do and to see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends.
We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting – we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 20, avg 16
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Please note that most included breakfasts will consist of cereal, milk, bread and spreads, juice, tea and instant coffee. Having a simple breakfast together most days allows us the flexibility to get on the road early and get from point A to B all that much faster.
Private bus, maxi yacht, boat, train, 4×4, ferry
About our Transportation
Our vans are Mini Coaches (24 seat vans which have been accommodated to occupy 18 people so you have more space while travelling). Occasionally with smaller group sizes we will use smaller, equally comfortable 13 seater vehicles. All Mini Coaches tow a trailer for luggage and camping equipment (when needed). All groups have one CEO/Driver.
The vehicles are factory built, with comfortable seats and air-conditioning. They are fitted with seat belts and it is mandatory to wear them.
On the 4×4 based trips we use purpose-built 16 or 13 seat truck vehicles. They have an air-conditioned customer compartment which is fitted with comfortable coach seats. All seats are forward facing.
On the rail based sections of our trips we use a standard seat, not the sleeping compartment. The trains have have a dinning carriage available.
Solo Travellers
Hostels (4 nts), cabin (1 nt), tents (1 nt), swag camping (1 nt), maxi yacht (2 nts). All nights multi-share.
About Accommodation
Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. When camping on this tour, you will have the choice between a tent (4-person tents) or the truly Aussie 'swag' — a canvas bedroll with built-in padding and perfect for a night under the stars. We'll have both with us, so mix it up and try out the Aussie way. Towels and soap are not always provided at overnight stops, so it's best to bring your own for bathing. Bathroom and showering facilities are shared and are very rarely en-suite.
Multi-share accommodation, on a single-sex basis (typically 4-6 people per room), is very common in Australia and is the way you will be spending most of your nights. We have specifically chosen unique accommodations to give local flavour to your trip.
Couples: Please note that due to the types of accommodation used in Australia, couples will likely be split into separate rooms where we use multi-share hostels. Pending availability, couples may be able to pay extra while on tour to have their own room in some destinations.
Joining Hotel
Base Brisbane Uptown (formerly Tinbillys)
466 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Tel: (07) 3238 5888
Joining Instructions
By Taxi: Approximately $40, 16km
By Air Train: $15 per person. By far the best option; trains leave the airport every 15-20 minutes. Leave the train at Roma Street Station. Base Brisbane Uptown is opposite Roma St station.
Arrival Complications
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact G Adventures during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call our local office in Melbourne. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so we may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
G Adventures Local Office (Melbourne)
During office hours, 9am-5pm Local Time
From outside Australia: +61 3 9413 5820
From within Australia: 03 9413 5820
After office hours emergency number
From outside Australia: +61 432 705 621
From within Australia: 0432 705 621
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local operations manager, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
What to Take
You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. We recommend the use of a well-labeled duffel bag, soft bag or backpack (whichever you find easiest to carry). Suitcases or heavy luggage are not recommended for the health of the CEO! A good size day-pack (20-35L) is also essential as you will have the chance to walk and hike in different national parks during these trips. This daypack will be used to carry your personal gear for the day, your lunch and a water bottle.
You will need a smaller bag for the Fraser Island overnight excursion, as we will leave big bags on the mainland due to space constraints.
For days in the outdoors, we recommend the use of lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics made of wool or synthetic fibers. Cotton is not recommended for days spent hiking as it does not allow for heat or moisture to enter or escape, and it will not dry easily once wet.
•Passport (with photocopies)
•Travel insurance (with photocopies)
•Airline tickets (with photocopies)
•AUD cash
•Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
•G Adventures vouchers, pre-departure information and dossier
•Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
-Weather-appropriate clothing
•Light fleece top
•Light windproof/waterproof jacket
•Sun hat
•Sturdy walking shoes
•Toiletries (biodegradable)
•Watch or alarm clock
•Water bottle
•Money belt
•Flashlight or headlamp
•Camera, memory card(s) and charger
•Electricity plug adapter
•First-aid kit
-Insect Repellent
-Day pack/overnight bag (necessary for Fraser overnight excursion)
-Camera with extra memory cards and batteries
-Personal Entertainment
-Waterproof backpack cover
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your own responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as far as possible, but rules do change and sometimes without warning. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check the information yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.
A valid passport and visa is required. For some nationalities, the visa can be issued by your Travel Agency or the Australian Embassy via Electronic Travel Authority (ETA).
To apply for an ETA online, travellers must hold a passport from one of the following countries:
- Brunei – Darussalam
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- South Korea
More information about the ETA and how to apply can be found here:
If you do not hold a passport from any of the above countries, you cannot apply for an ETA online. You may be eligible to apply for an ETA through a travel agent, airline or an Australian visa office. Alternatively, you may be eligible to apply for other types of electronic visitor visas. See: www.immi.gov.au
Spending Money
Money Exchange
The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD).
Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere in Australia and can be used to purchase small and large items. When purchasing products or services with a foreign credit card you may be charged additional fees by your credit card company for foreign purchases.
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances but you must remember to bring your PIN number (be aware that many ATM machines only accept 4-digit PINs). Both Cirrus and Plus system cards are the most widely accepted debit cards. Both Visa and Master Cards are the most widely accepted credit cards. While ATMs are commonly available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work check with your bank before you travel. A visit to an ATM can be arranged on Day 1 and other days of the trip.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of local currency (preferably smaller bills, 5's, 10's and 20's), traveller's cheques and credit cards is best. Currency exchange is best obtained prior to travel or at the airport, currency exchange is easy to find in Australia in the gateway cities and most banks do accommodate.
Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
Emergency Fund
It is not customary in New Zealand or Australia to tip service providers, but if you do experience outstanding service it is good to do so. Such service would only usually be in places like quality restaurants and it would be very rare that you would tip more than 10%. Unless specifically asked to do so at the time (by your CEO) – do not tip your local guides. Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures Chief Experience Officer did an outstanding job, you may consider a small tip – but it certainly isn't expected.
Optional Activities
All prices are per person, in AUD amounts and are subject to change as services are provided by third party operators. Please note there may be weight restrictions on certain activities (eg skydiving 100 – 110 kg).
Fraser Island Flight $75
Scuba Diving $75
Whitewater Rafting $195 (Tully Full-day) $225 (Xtreme Tully Full-day)
Bungee jumping $169 (includes certificate and t-shirt)
Minjin Swing $99
Combo Bungee and Minjin Swing $319
Safety and Security
Medical Form
Our small group adventures bring together people of all ages. It is very important you are aware that, as a minimum, an average level of fitness and mobility' is required to undertake our easiest programs. Travellers must be able to walk without the aid of another person, climb 3-4 flights of stairs, step on and off small boats, and carry their own luggage at a minimum. Travellers with a pre-existing medical condition are required to complete a short medical questionnaire, which must be signed by their physician. This is to ensure that travellers have the necessary fitness and mobility to comfortably complete their chosen trip. While our CEOs work hard to ensure that all our travellers are catered for equally, it is not their responsibility to help individuals who cannot complete the day's activities unaided. Please refer to the physical ratings in this Trip Details document for more information.
The medical questionnaire can be found online at:
A Couple of Rules
Travel Insurance
Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation
Travel Forum - The Watering Hole
Max Pax
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Meal Budget
Allow USD170-225 for meals not included.
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Day 1: Brisbane
Arrive in Brisbane at any time. There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore the city.
If you arrive early enough, you'll have time to head into the city to visit City Hall, the Treasury Building or relax on Streets Beach.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2: Brisbane/Fraser Island (1B, 1L)
Once on the island, enjoy a 4×4 tour of Fraser Island, driving along over 100km of beach. Go for a swim in Lake McKenzie, and enjoy a rainforest walk along the way.
Additional Notes:
While on Fraser Island and the Noosa Everglades, main luggage will be stored in a secure storage facility. Each person will need to pack a bag for two nights with max weight of 5kg. This is due to luggage capacity restrictions in 4×4 vehicles and canoes. Your CEO will explain further details on arrival into Rainbow Beach.
Depending on the day of the week, some groups may swap the order of the Fraser Island and Noosa Everglades days. Some groups will first travel to the Noosa Everglades for a night before travelling on to Fraser Island. All inclusions will still be offered but just in a different order.
Private Vehicle (5.00 hour(s), 250km)
Day 3: Fraser Island/Noosa River (1B, 1L, 1D)
Enjoy a morning of exploring by 4×4 to hit the remainder of Fraser Island's highlights, then set off to the Noosa Everglades. Canoe upstream to a riverside camp for an evening surrounded by stunning wilderness. Walk through coastal vegetation along a gentle trail that leads to the Cooloola Sand Patch (time permitting).
Included Activities:
4×4 Excursion
Noosa Everglades Canoeing Overnight Excursion
Day 4: Noosa River/Rockhampton (1B, 1D)
Catch a train up the 'Capricorn Coast' which is well-known as 'Cattle Country'. Arrive at a remote farm and stay the night. The workers from the property are excellent hosts as they teach about the history of the farm, the cattle industry, and some of the challenges of raising cattle in such a harsh environment.
Train (6.00-8.00 hours)
Day 5: Rockhampton/Whitsunday Islands (1B, 1D)
After a traditional Outback-style breakfast, transfer to the town of Airlie Beach and embark on a maxi yacht which will be our home for the next three days. Set sail to a secluded cove in the Whitsunday Islands where you will drop anchor for the night.
Included Activities:
Whitsunday Islands Yolo Sailing Trip, Day 1
Private Vehicle (6.50-7.00 hours, 539km)
Maxi yacht
Day 6: Whitsunday Islands (1B, 1L, 1D)
The sailing route today allows us to follow part of Captain Cook's route up through the Whitsunday Islands. There is the option for certified divers to scuba dive. Again we drop anchor in a secluded bay for the night.
Included Activities:
Whitsunday Islands Yolo Sailing Trip, Day 2
Maxi yacht
Day 7: Whitsunday Islands/Airlie Beach (1B)
After three days at sea, we sail to the resort town of Airlie Beach for a night on land in a local beach hostel resort. Feel free to relax by the pool at the end of the day.
Included Activities:
Whitsunday Islands Yolo Sailing Trip, Day 3
Maxi yacht
Day 8: Airlie Beach/Cairns (1L)
Admire the scenery on the train north to Tully. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and a tour of the G Adventures-supported Ingan Cultural Museum. Participate in either a weaving or painting activity with traditional Jirrbal Aboriginal artists before continuing on to Cairns.
Included Activities:
Ingan Cultural Museum & Jirrbal Aboriginal Art Demonstration
Train (5.00 hour(s), 482km)
Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s), 140km)
Day 9: Cairns (1B)
Enjoy a free day to visit the Great Barrier Reef or get the adrenaline pumping by skydiving, whitewater rafting or bungee jumping.
Day 10: Cairns (1B)
Depart at any time.
Included Activities:
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(Emergency Management/Roofing Repair Extension)
WHEREAS, the State of Florida continues to recover from the cumulative impact of the 2005 hurricane season, beginning with Tropical Storm Arlene on June 11, 2005, followed by Hurricane(s) Dennis on July 10, 2005, Hurricane Katrina on August 25, 2005, Hurricane Rita on September 20, 2005, and culminating with Hurricane Wilma on October 24, 2005; and
WHEREAS, as signaled by Tropical Storm Alberto, weather forecasters predict another hurricane season with unusual storm activity; and
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2006, Executive Order 06-131 was issued extending and incorporating Executive Order 05-234, expediting repair of roofs; and
WHEREAS, Executive Order 06-131 will expire on August 12, 2006;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JEB BUSH, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section 1(a) of the Florida Constitution and by the Florida Emergency Management Act, as amended, and all other applicable laws, do hereby promulgate the following Executive Order, to take immediate effect:
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Section 2. I hereby incorporate and extend Executive Order 06-131 only to the extent that it extends and incorporates Executive Order 05-234, so that the expiration date will coincide with the expiration of this Executive Order.
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