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Life at Iraq's Camp Victory
Associated Press | May 03, 2006CAMP VICTORY, Iraq - Referees whistle fouls during the opening game of a night basketball league. Soldiers mill about fast food joints, waiting for Pizza Hut to call their orders over the blare of pop music. A soldier and an Asian worker chat in the shadow of a blast wall.
Explosions periodically rumble in the distance.
Here at Camp Victory, which some soldiers jokingly refer to as "Campus Victory," the war seems farther away than the distant blasts - even though the sprawling base near Baghdad International Airport is the headquarters for the U.S. military in Iraq.
Elsewhere in Iraq, many of the 130,000 American troops live in spartan conditions and exchange fire almost daily with insurgents. Hundreds of Marines in outposts along the Syrian border go weeks without showers or hot meals.
But at Camp Victory, a complex of caramel-colored stone palaces near Baghdad International Airport, top U.S. and coalition commanders now enjoy an array of modern conveniences and amenities.
U.S. troops now search for their SUVs in packed parking lots where Saddam Hussein once strolled. Soldiers in a clear blue pool play water volleyball. Manicures are available at a beauty parlor and contractors stroll home with their dry-cleaning in tow.
The pool and palaces were inherited from Baath Party strongmen, but many of the comforts came in the caravan of amenities that trails the modern American military. Better living conditions are part of efforts to retain soldiers who've recently spent more time beside their fellow troops than their wives or children. The efforts are appreciated by some.
"Camp Victory is the place where dreams are made," said Spc. Paul Gober, an Illinois National Guardsman from Chicago, shortly before he went for a swim.
At Camp Victory's pool, dozens sunbathed or swam, paying no attention to the distant blasts.
"Taking a swim. Surfing the Internet. And I'm getting paid for this?" said one soldier as he toweled himself off.
Life is far different in most of the dozens of U.S. bases across Iraq, many of which are dusty stretches of drab blast walls, dirt barriers and white trailers. Outside the city of Samarra, soldiers live beside an abandoned granary crawling with rodents.
To some infantrymen patrolling hot and dangerous streets across Iraq, the contrast in living conditions doesn't go unnoticed. Troops on isolated bases often ask visiting contractors or reporters if the stories about the U.S. Embassy complex in Baghdad or the Balad air base, known for its Olympic-size swimming pool and cinema, are true. Some stories are.
"There's some humble as hell living out here, some of these soldiers out there in the field," said Spc. Matt King of Charlotte, N.C., as he ate on a picnic bench outside a Pizza Hut branch located in a trailer. Workers said about 500 pizzas are served daily at Camp Victory. About 400 customers visit the Subway sandwich shop next door every day.
The appearance of large, well-equipped bases is partly due to a strategy that calls for Iraqi troops to take on more of the fighting while the Americans draw back in reserve. Large bases have been built outside Tikrit and Mosul as the Americans lower their profile in those areas.
Some U.S. officers acknowledge that troops based in comfort will find excuses to go on missions. For example, one Marine commander near the western city of Rutbah decided to limit comforts, allowing an Internet cafe but opting to keep his dining hall in the hands of Marine cooks instead of contractors.
"The thing I worry about Camp Victory and these large (bases) is that it decreases our effectiveness because it reduces our exposure to the enemy," said Spc. Steven L. Listwan, a guardsman from Addison, Ill. "There's a lot of people who are not going out of Victory day to day."
At Forward Operating Base Falcon, where soldiers live in an abandoned auto factory in one of Baghdad's most dangerous areas, soldiers gripe about living conditions - while some admit they prefer hard living.
"Compared to Victory, (Falcon) looks like squalor," said 1st Lt. Brian Murphy of Eastchester, N.Y. "But I'd live miserable. Comfortable reminds me of home. But it's nice to go to Burger King every once and awhile."
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WINNIPEG — A long-awaited arrest in a Winnipeg cold case mystery has sparked new calls for a national public inquiry into murdered and missing women.
Police announced Monday that Traigo Andretti, 38, is charged with second-degree murder for the September 2006 death of Myrna Letandre.
Letandre was 37 years old when she vanished without a trace. Her name was added to the list of 28 missing and murdered Manitoba women being investigated by the "Project Devote" RCMP-Winnipeg police task force beginning in 2009.
Police got a major break in the case in May 2013 after Andretti — a former Winnipeg resident — was arrested in British Columbia and accused of killing and dismembering his wife, Jennifer McPherson, on a remote west coast island.
While questioning Andretti about that homicide, B.C. investigators received information about the Letandre case that was quickly forwarded to their Manitoba colleagues. That triggered an extensive search of a Lorne Avenue home in Point Douglas, where the remains of Letandre were discovered.
"I want closure for our family. But I also wish the other missing and murdered women would get justice," Sue Caribou, a relative of Letandre's, said on Monday.
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief David Harper was at the RCMP news conference and applauded police for solving "one piece of the puzzle." But he noted a recent report shows there have been more than 1,100 missing and murdered women cases in Canada since 1980.
"This does send a message of hope," Harper said. But he said a "further fact-finding mission" in the form of a thorough public review is still required.
"Where else in the world are there over 1,000 women missing?" Harper asked.
"We heard of the missing school girls in Africa and there was a public outcry. Here we have over 1,000 and still no call for a missing and murdered women national inquiry."
Dennis Whitebird of the Assembly Manitoba Chiefs also attended Monday and agreed with Harper. He was critical of police for allegedly not keeping his organization informed or involved in the investigation.
Letandre's relatives have expressed frustration in the past at what they felt was a slow-moving process. But investigators defended their work Monday, saying it was a sensitive case that required plenty of legwork.
They acknowledged the case picked up steam when Andretti pleaded guilty in April to first-degree murder for killing McPherson. He was given an automatic life sentence with no chance of parole for at least 25 years.
Project Devote investigators then moved in to complete their investigation of Letandre's death. Andretti was formally arrested while in prison in B.C. but has now been transferred to Manitoba to deal with the charge. He will make his first court appearance later this week.
"These charges are the result of Project Devote's careful investigation of leads and gathering of evidence," Winnipeg Police Service Superintendent of Investigative Operations Danny Smyth said Monday.
"While we are pleased to bring these charges before the courts, our thoughts go out to Ms. Letandre's family members, who have suffered an overwhelming loss. We hope this will bring them some measure of justice."
Police say Andretti also goes by the name of Dylan Harold Grubb. Andretti had contact with Letandre while they were living in Winnipeg. One source described it as an informal relationship.
RCMP previously stated they believe Letandre may have briefly lived at the same Lorne Avenue home, although they wouldn't disclose whether it was with Andretti.
Andretti and McPherson previously lived at the Lorne Avenue home where Letandre was found before moving west more than five years ago. Family members of McPherson say she met Andretti through a dating website shortly before leaving Manitoba.
Andretti has a form of autism and has been a cause of concern for police and justice officials after he failed to take prescribed medication. He has a criminal history in Manitoba and B.C., including a violent attack against McPherson in 2008 that netted him probation. The judge ordered Andretti to stay on his medication as a condition of his probation "so he will not be a danger to others and himself."
Police discovered McPherson's scattered human remains on a remote island near Alert Bay, off the east coast of Vancouver Island, last spring. The couple had been living on Hanson Island as caretakers of a remote fishing resort called the Pacific Outback Resort.
At his sentencing hearing last month, lawyers revealed Andretti was co-operative upon his initial arrest and even gave police a tour of the island to show them where he had disposed of the remains, including some he burned.
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Alcatel-Lucent Aims For The Cloud With SDN Venture
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Alcatel-Lucent is preparing to enter the cloud market in the next few months with a software-defined networking service called Nuage that promises to make data centers more flexible and efficient.
Nuage, which means cloud in French, was formed by Alcatel-Lucent nine months ago and has already lined up as clients large cloud service providers and telcos that are seeking to leverage software-defined networking (SDN) to more efficiently handle cloud workloads, Houman Modarres, Nuage's head of marketing, said in an interview Thursday with CRN.
Software-defined networking technology enables networks to be programmed to more efficiently handle complex demands of cloud data centers that provision massive server workloads.
[Related: 25 Software-Defined Networking Players To Know]
Until now, data center networks could not keep up with such demands, Modarres said. "The data center needs to grow up," he added.
Modarres said Nuage will offer cutting-edge SDN technologies. "We believe we are picking up where the others left off," he said. Nuage, based in Mountain View, Calif., is targeting its SDN-based services for cloud infrastructure providers and telcos, Modarres said.
Alcatel-Lucent is following Cisco and other networking companies that have been adopting SDN technologies.
Nuage is not divulging detailed information about its service yet, but Modarres said it is already working with customers and will come forward with more information in about three months.
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On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 3:52 PM, Ryan Culpepper <ryanc at ccs.neu.edu> wrote: > > ;; the non-working cond-it >> (define-syntax (cond-it stx) >> (syntax-case stx (else) >> ((cond-it (else exp exp2 ...)) >> #'(begin exp exp2 ...)) >> ((cond-it (test? exp exp2 ...)) >> #'(when-it test? exp exp2 ...)) >> ((cond-it (test? exp exp2 ...) cond1 cond2 ...) >> #'(if-it test? (begin exp exp2 ...) >> (cond-it cond1 cond2 ...))))) >> > > When 'cond-it' expands and produces an 'if-it' expression, the 'if-it' is > marked by the macro expander as coming from a macro. That means its lexical > context is different from the 'it' variables in the branches. That means > that the 'it' variable binding produced by 'if-it' does not capture the 'it' > references in the branches. > I see - based on this I tried to see if I can mark `if-it` to be the same lexical context but i get a compiler warning instead... (define-syntax (cond-it stx) (syntax-case stx (else) ((~) #'(void)) ((~ (else exp exp2 ...)) #'(begin exp exp2 ...)) ((~ (test? exp exp2 ...) cond1 ...) (with-syntax ((if-it (datum->syntax #'~ 'if-it))) #'(if-it test? (begin exp exp2 ...) (cond-it cond1 ...)))))) > (cond-it (#f 'hello) ("test me" it) (else 'nothing)) compile: identifier used out of context in: if-it I guess the app position cannot not be "captured" this way? The macro stepper will show you this using colors. Try an example. The > original code is in black. The parts introduced by 'cond-it' are in a > different color (like red or blue). > I'm working in emacs so I don't have macro stepper handy at the moment - is there a way to call macro stepper (a cmdline or repl version) from mzscheme? The problem comes from having macros introduce unhygienic bindings of 'it'. > A better way to do it would be to bind 'it' to a syntax parameter and update > the meaning of 'it' in the expansion of an 'if-it' expression (using > 'syntax-parameterize'). This is macro voodoo! ;) I'll have to learn more about syntax parameters and transformers. Is there some sort of guide docs that talks about how and why (usages) on these capabilites? Thansks for demonstrating the cool technique and the clear explanation. yc -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.racket-lang.org/users/archive/attachments/20090116/4c9fe155/attachment.html>
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Sexual assault and sexual harassment have no place in our Army. The reduction of incident, with the ultimate goal of eliminating sexual assault, is my number one priority. Soldiers, civilians and Family members must work together to promote and foster a climate that prevents sexual harassment and assault and incorporates response principles as habitual and inherent characteristics of our organizations.
National Sexual Assault Awareness Month provides an opportunity to refocus our efforts to prevent sexual assault and harassment. The Army theme for the 10th annual SAAM April 2014 is "Speak Up! A Voice Unheard is an Army Defeated." Every member of TRADOC must understand that sexual harassment and sexual assault will not be tolerated, condoned or ignored. As Army professionals, we have a responsibility to engage. If you see sexual harassment or sexual assault - act. If you experience sexual harassment or sexual assault, I urge you to report it and be aware of your rights and the numerous resources available to you.
Agile, adaptive leadership is key to eradicating this horrific crime from our Army. Every commander and leader is responsible for ensuring the TRADOC team fully embraces the Army values, and our team possesses a clear understanding of the requirements to treat each and individual with dignity and respect.
Those serving in positions of trust - recruiters, drill sergeants, AIT platoon sergeants and cadre - have a heightened responsibility as gatekeepers of the profession. We must ensure every member of our TRADOC Family lives and serves in a safe environment, free from sexual harassment and sexual assault.
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Fast Track: Beck uses speed workouts to add explosive element to his game
By BOBBY "BUTCH" BURNEY | News-Telegram Sports Editor
Oct. 9, 2007 - Getting to school at 6:30 in the morning isn't the dream of any high school student. Especially when you don't have to be there.
But, that didn't keep SSHS senior Jeff Beck from showing up last spring before the sun came up to go through early morning track workouts. The ironic thing is, Beck doesn't run track.
"I didn't do it to run track. I did it to get faster," said Beck, the son of Bobby and DaLyn Beck. "We had track workouts at 6 o'clock in the morning, and I went to all of those, and then this summer I was committed. I went to 100 percent of the workouts in the morning this summer."
The speed sessions worked. Beck dropped a full tenth of a second in his 40-yard dash time and clocked a 4.5 this summer.
Offensive coordinator Jeff Riordan said Beck's commitment has been the difference in his production this season.
"Jeff's added a different element to his game," Riordan said. "He's always been that type of receiver to catch the ball because he has great hands. With his hard work this summer and his hard work in the spring, he's added a speed element to it, and that's what is separating him now."
Last year, Beck was an Honorable Mention All-District wide receiver after catching 37 passes for 404 yards and one TD. After five games this season, Beck is on pace to double his production from '06.
He has already caught 37 passes for 420 yards and three TDs including an electrifying 42-yard catch-and-run against Liberty-Eylau that was his longest reception of the season.
On top of that, he is the team's top kickoff returner (11 for 218 yards) and punt returner (5 for 34 yards). Beck also holds on extra points, and ran in a two-point conversion on Friday after a low snap.
"He's versatile," Riordan said. "He's one of those kids who can do it all. The great hands element puts him at PAT and punt returns. Kickoff returns, he probably wouldn't be there if he didn't go through the track workouts. He's got a little shake to him and he can go now."
Beck wasn't always a receiver. He played quarterback up to his sophomore year when he split time with Tyrick Rollison on JV. But, Riordan could tell his heart wasn't into playing that position.
"When we got here in the spring (of '06), we were looking for a quarterback. The last staff told us Jeff Beck was a pretty good quarterback, but every day when I would go get him, he didn't seem like he wanted to go," Riordan explained. "So, I told him to just stay with the receivers, and I'm glad I did.
"He's our leading receiver and the leading receiver in the district."
Beck leads a contingent of starting Wildcat receivers who have each caught at least 22 passes for more than 300 yards and three TDs. His sure-handedness has made him the favorite target of Rollison.
"All of those guys are capable," Riordan said. "Ty's confidence is growing at all levels, and right now his most confidence may be in Beck. It seems like when we need a big play or a big third-down conversion or he gets in trouble, he seems to find Beck."
Beck, who also plays shortstop in baseball where he was a Second Team All-District pick, put it pretty succinctly.
"I like catching the ball and I like to run," he said. "This offense makes it fun."
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Appmodo reports that the iPhone MMS is coming in July, and that tethering will be $55 a month. This can't be true: tethering simply means that AT&T is allowing the iPhone to share its internet connection. To nearly double the data plan's price as a result means either that AT&T's network simply can't handle it, and it's pricing it to kill it, or it's just concluded that iPhone users are gullible spendthifts.
Tethering is a $10-$15 extra on other phones: even that is a scam, given that you've already paid for the bandwidth. One does not require a tethering plan at all on Windows Mobile handsets, in fact, which are easy to dupe into sharing their connection using PDANet.
Prediction: this is a seeded rumor, designed to make the eventual $25 tethering plan appear generous and cheap.
Update: AT&T says that it won't be $55 on top of data.


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Explanation overdue
Just a follow-up to the "On the 'Watch List'" item regarding the Greensburg Catholic Diocese in "Greensburg Laurels & Lances" : We, the parents of students at Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School, were informed on Dec. 24 that we would continue to have a part-time administrator, possibly through the end of the academic year.
How is it acceptable to have an elderly nun running a school part-time when parents are paying tuition for a full-time principal? We still have no answers or explanations from the bishop or his support staff.
I think the Greensburg Catholic Diocese has a lot of explaining to do. Perhaps it should move from your "Watch List" to your "Lance" list.
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Volcano Trail
About Guatemala
From the crystal-blue ocean teeming with marine life to tropical rainforests alive with jungle melodies, take the road less travelled on this trip through Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica with other travellers your own age. This is one of our most exciting trips, filled with breathtaking scenery and a chance to experience local culture with a two-night homestay on the island of Ometepe. Enjoy a blend of public and private transportation, which not only keeps costs down but also gives you a chance to really meet the locals.
What's Included
Orientation walk around Granada. G Adventures-supported homestay project on Ometepe Island with a local family. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Connect with your hosts at a homestay experience in Ometepe, relax seaside in the Bay Islands, laugh with the locals during a chicken bus journey, gain time (and comfort!) with a flight between Roatán and Managua.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
1. As this trip crosses national borders, please be prepared to pay some border fees for certain countries totalling approx $20 USD for the entire trip. Please check with your local embassy or consulate for up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.
2. Please note that 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.
3. This tour departs Antigua mid-day on Day 2. If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional pre-trip accommodation nights.
4. Looking to add to your experience? Check out our Theme Packs! Specially designed for travellers with unique interests, theme packs are optional add-ons to your G adventures trip that make your adventure more you-centric. Theme Packs must be booked prior to departure, please see details in our optional activities field and ask you sales CEO.
Group Leader Description
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a G Adventures representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. 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. 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. For our shipboard expeditions and voyages we have a highly experienced shipboard staff and crew, including level III guides in the Galapagos, and an expedition team aboard the M/V Explorer and M/S Andrea. On truck trips in Africa you will be accompanied by a G Adventures leader, and a driver/cook, who offer a wealth of knowledge on the regions you will be visiting.
Group Size Notes
Max 18, 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. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Local bus, boat, ferry, van, taxi, plane, walking.
About our Transportation
This trip combines a variety of transportation types. At G Adventures, we believe that getting there is half the fun. When it comes to getting around, public transport is often the best and most colourful way to go. You'll be using a combination of public buses, private vans, ferries, boats and taxis to get from here to there.
Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Simple hotels (14 nts), homestay (2 nts).
My Own Room Exceptions
Days 10-11
About Accommodation
Please note if you are a single traveller, you can expect to share accommodation with one or two other travelers of the same sex for the duration of your trip. Using multi-share accommodation when available helps us to keep our operating cost down, and these savings are passed onto you. If you are traveling with a friend or companion, we will attempt to keep your accommodation on a twin or double basis, however, ask you to be open to the idea of occasional multi-share rooms.
We will be travelling through countries where cold water showers are the accepted norm. In keeping with our authentic tours, many of our hotels will not have hot water showers.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day. Upon arrival to the city on day 1 (or earlier if you have booked pre-accommodation with us), please make your way to the joining hotel (note that check-in time will be in the afternoon). Once you arrive at the hotel, look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your CEO. This note will give the details of your Welcome Meeting on day 1 (usually between 5pm and 7pm), where you will get a chance to meet your CEO and other travellers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don't see a note, please ask reception for details!
If you are arriving later and will miss the Welcome Meeting, your CEO will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day.
If you have pre-arranged an arrival transfer, look for the driver holding a G Adventures sign in the arrivals hall. Please approach them, and ask them who they are supposed to be picking up (do not tell them your name, they should have this information already). Once they give you the correct name, have your passport ready to show them and you will be on your way!
Please note that Antigua's nearest airport is Guatemala City, Guatemala. Don't get caught flying into the Caribbean island nation of Antigua; it's nowhere near the start of this tour!
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Operator (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
G Adventures Office San Jose, Costa Rica
During Office hours (Weekdays 9am-5pm Local Time): +506 2224 5560
After hours emergency number: +506 8322 9140
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, 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
We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack (whichever you find easiest to carry). You must be able to carry your luggage to our accommodations and should be prepared to load it on and off of transportation, as porters are usually not on hand. A good size daypack is also essential.
- USD cash
- Credit and/or debit card (see spending money)
- G Adventures vouchers, pre-departure information and trip details
- Passport (with photocopies)
- Travel insurance (with photocopies)
- Airline tickets (with photocopies)
- Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
- Camera
- reading/writing material,
- binoculars,
- cover for backpacks,
- pocketknife,
- moneybelt
- Fleece top
- Windproof/waterproof jacket
- Small towel and swim wear
- 4 shirts/t-shirts
- Sun hat
- 2 pairs of shorts
- 2 pairs of long trousers
- 1 pair hiking pants/track pants
- Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes
- Sport sandals (suitable for water if you are planning on rafting and/or waterfall rappelling/abseiling)
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries (biodegradable)
- Watch or alarm clock
- Water bottle
- Flashlight
- First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, motion sickness tablets if needed, DEET bug repellant, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
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'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
The currency in Costa Rica is the Colon (CRC), in Nicaragua the Cordoba (NIO), in Honduras the Lempira (HNL) and in Guatemala the Quetzal (QTQ).
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances. Visa cards are the most widely accepted cards. While ATMs are widely available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work in Latin America. Check with your bank.
You should be aware that to purchase products or services on a credit card a fee of 5%-10% usually applies.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of US dollars cash and cards is best. Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
We do not recommend you bring travellers cheques, as it is very difficult to exchange them in each country.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE TIP: Please be advised that slightly torn notes, notes that have been heavily marked or are faded may be difficult to exchange. It is best to bring notes in fairly good condition, in denominations lower than 100USD (or equivalent).
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
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Departure Tax
Guatemala exit tax: 10Q ($1.25USD)
Honduras entrance tax: $3
Nicaragua entrance tax: $13
Nicaragua exit tax: $2
Costa Rica entrance tax: free
Costa Rica airport exit tax: $29
It is customary in Latin America to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $5-10 USD per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-25 USD per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities
All prices are per person, in USD amounts and are subject to change as services are provided by third party operators.
Antigua (Guatemala):
City tour $20
Bicycle rental/tour $5 – $35
Coffee /Macadamia nut Plantation tour $20
Group Salsa lessons $5/hr
Massages $20 – $50
Mayan Horoscopes $40
Community Visit – $10
Copan ruins entrance $15
Copan guide $25 for the group or usually about $5 per person depending on how many want a guide.
Copan Museum $7
Horseback riding $15/3 hrs
Roatan/Bay Islands:
Intro Open water course $240
One tank dive $30 – $40
Snorkel rental $5 – $10
Moped Rental $60-70
Boat tours $10 -$20
Bicycle rentals $12
Las Isleatas Boat tour $15
Laguana Apoyo & Mirador Caterina $18 – $30
Kayaking $30
Taxi to/from Masaya market $15
Tour of Mombacho volcano $35
Climb Vocan Concepcíon with a guide $45
Climb Volcan Madera with a guide $45
Bike Rentals $10
Ojo de Agua spring $3
Petroglyphs & Chaco Verde $40
Horseback riding $20 (4 hours)
Ziplining $45
Hanging bridges $30
Horseback riding ($25 for 1 ½ hours, $35 for 2 hours, $45 for 3 hours)
Butterfly garden $12
Trapiche Tour $32
Coffee tour $25
Frog Pond $12
Serpentarium $14
ATV $60 for a single, $85 for a double
Night Walk $25 – $28
Orchid Garden $10
Cheese Factory $10
Bat Jungle $10
La Fortuna/ Arenal:
Rafting Class III and IV (Full day – 7 hours) $80 (includes fruit on the river and lunch)
Rafting Class II and III (half day – 4.5 hours) $62 (includes fruit on the river and lunch)
Canyoning/Rappelling tour $89 – $113 (includes breakfast or lunch depending on tour time – 4 hours)
Mambo Combo (Rafting II and III with Canyoning) $143 (8 hours)
Venado Cave Spelunking $72 (4 hours)
Stand up Paddle $59 (4 hours)
Mountain biking $68 (4 hours)
Caño Negro Reserve $68 (8 hours)
Volcano walk/viewpoint/dinner and entrance to hot springs $70 – $100 (incl. transportation)
Viewpoint/dinner/entrance to hot springs $36 (incl. transportation)
Hot springs only $15 – $39
Hot springs with dinner $41 – $72
Cerro Chato Extreme Hike (6 hours) $77
Safari float $50 (4 hours)
Horse trip to waterfall $59 (4 hours)
Bike Rental $15/day
Volunteer Program at Proyecto Asis (feeding animals, playing with animals, baby monkey, and some physical work, includes snack) $54 (4 hours)
San José:
Adventure Combo (Canopy & Rafting) (L) $126
Combo Tour ( Doka – Poas – Cataratas) (B,L) $126
La Paz Waterfall Gardens (Late departure) $90
Manuel Antonio National Park (Tues,Thurs,Sat and Sun)(B)(L) $118
Poas Volcano ( Half Day ) $63
San Jose City Tour $51
The Best of the Pacific (Punta Leona) (B)(L) $132
Rafting Class IV Pacuare (B)(L) $99
Irazu, Orosi and Lankaster Gardens(L) $99
RAM LUNA (Show and Dinner) $70
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
Trip Specific Safety
Like any city where tourism is on the increase, crime also tends to increase and while San José is not a noticeably dangerous city, there are certain precautions you should take. Make sure that you are aware of your things at all times and don't go out carrying expensive gear or jewellery.
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
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
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Max Pax
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Meal Budget
Allow USD420-550 for meals not included.
Meals Included
2 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.
Day 1 Antigua
Arrive at any time. Antigua is approximately one hour's drive from the international airport in Guatemala City.
Explore the museums, colonial buildings and soak up the atmosphere in this delightful city, one of the best-restored Spanish colonial cities in the world. The entire city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The surrounding volcanoes can be seen from everywhere in the city and the colorful markets attract indigenous artisans from all over the country.
Additional Notes:
This tour departs Antigua early on Day 2. If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional pre-trip accommodation nights.
*Please note that Antigua's nearest airport is Guatemala City, Guatemala. Don't get caught flying into the Caribbean island nation of Antigua; it's nowhere near the start of this tour!
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2 Copán
The colonial highland town of Copán Ruinas is a charming and relaxing place, set along a river in the coffee growing region close to the Guatemalan border.
The Mayan ruins of Copán are fascinating, beautiful and unique among Mayan cities. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980, Copán contains some of the most important Mayan ruins found to date, and many unusual artistic features, including some of the most detailed carving in the Mayan world.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Guatemala-Honduras)
Private Vehicle (8.00 hour(s), 200km)
Day 3 Copán
Free time in Copan. Opt to visit the impressive Copan ruins and check out some lesser known Mayan sites along the way. Knowledgable local guides can interpret the many Mayan carvings left here over 1,000 years ago. You can also choose to explore the nearby hills and small villages on horseback or journey through the countryside to some hidden jungle hot springs for a relaxing soak.
Day 4 Roatan/Bay Islands
Spend time on the island snorkelling, scuba diving or just relaxing on the beach. Roatán is a SCUBA diving haven with its location along part of the second largest barrier reef in the world.
Roatán is a Caribbean island made famous for its marine treasures. Crystal blue waters invite swimming, diving and snorkelling, or simply relax on the white, sand beaches of the Bay Islands.
Additional Notes:
Prepare for the long travel day with snacks.
Local bus (8.00 hour(s), 320km)
Ferry (1.50-2.00 hours, 75km)
Taxicab (0.50 hour(s))
Days 5-6 Roatán
Free time in Roatán to enjoy optional activities. Roatán is a world-famous destination for SCUBA diving and snorkelling. The coral reef here is home to sea turtles, dolphins, rays, hundreds of species of colorful fish, corals and sponges. You can also explore the clear waters on a boat, kayak or paddleboard. Explore the island on a moped and visit traditional Garifuna settlements on the other end of the island.
Day 7 Granada
Spend the morning in Caribbean paradise. Then skip a long bus ride and fly in style to Managua, and continue overland to Nicaragua's third largest and oldest city, Granada.
Plane (4.50-6.00 hours)
Private Vehicle (1.00-1.50 hours)
Day 8 Granada
Granada's colonial charm is complemented by the active volcanoes and lakes that surround it, and there are many fun easy day trips available. Hike, cruise, or just explore the city's markets and museums.
Walking is probably the easiest way to see all the sights of Granada, your tour leader will give you an initial orientation walking tour of the city and then you have plenty of time to explore in more depth.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Day 9 Granada
Free time to explore beautiful Granada's busy markets, colonial buildings and museums on foot or take a horse and carriage ride around town. Enjoy a meal on the "calzada", a pedestrian street that extends from the center of town down to Lake Nicaragua.
There are many optional activities to do just outside of town as well. Walk in the forest at the top of Mombacho Volcano, kayak around the isletas in Lake Nicaragua or swim in Laguna de Apoyo.
Day 10 Ometepe (1D)
From the town of San Jorge, we cross Lake Nicaragua by ferry to arrive at Ometepe Island, formed from two volcanoes, one active and one dormant that rise out of the middle of the lake. The limited development and traditional communities create a welcoming relaxed atmosphere.
The group will be split up amongst different local families who will host you in their homes for two nights in a small community on the island. Breakfast and dinner will be provided in the home. This experience give you a chance to see how rural Nicaraguans live.
Included Activities:
Puesta del Sol Homestay
Local bus (2.00 hour(s), 75km)
Local bus (0.25-0.50 hours, 5km)
Ferry (1.00-1.50 hours, 10km)
Private Vehicle (0.25 hour(s))
Day 11 Isla de Ometepe (1B, 1D)
Today is a free day in Ometepe. We get to spend more time with the local host families and see more of the island. Opt to climb either of the two volcanoes on the island, view petroglyphs left by the island's original inhabitants, walk or kayak in Charco Verde reserve, swim in clear spring water at Ojo de Agua, lay on the beach or explore the island on bicycle.
Included Activities:
Puesta del Sol Homestay
Day 12 Monteverde (1B)
At 1,400 meters above sea level, Monteverde is literally in the clouds. The Monteverde and Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserves are home to diverse and unique flora and fauna. Sloths, monkeys, kinkajous, tapirs and large cats inhabit the area. There are more species of orchids here than anywhere else in the world.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Nicaragua – Costa Rica)
Private Vehicle (0.25 hour(s))
Ferry (1.50 hour(s), 10km)
Local bus (0.25 hour(s), 5km)
Local bus (1.00 hour(s))
Private Vehicle (4.00 hour(s), 190km)
Day 13 Monteverde
The day is free to choose from many optional activities. Fly hundreds of meters above the trees on a zip-lining tour, hike through one of the cloud forest reserves, ride a horse in the mountains, visit a coffee/sugar cane farm, go bungee jumping, drive an ATV on trails in the hills, tour the cheese factory or check out the orchid garden, serpentarium, or frog pond in town.
Day 14 La Fortuna/Arenal
The trip from Monteverde to La Fortuna takes us down from the cloud forest and across Costa Rica's largest lake The town of La Fortuna lies at the base of the Arenal Volcano, which dominates the landscape rising to 1670 meters high. The town has become famous as the adventure sports capital of Costa Rica.
Choose your adventure! Canyoneering, white water rafting, hiking, caving, rafting, horseback riding, paddlebording, kayaking, visiting a wildlife refuge, and even more activities are all possible options for you to choose from while we're here.
Shared van (2.00 hour(s))
Boat (0.75 hour(s))
Shared van (0.50 hour(s))
Day 15 La Fortuna
Choose your adventure! Canyoneering, white water rafting, hiking, caving, rafting, horseback riding, paddlebording, kayaking, visiting a wildlife refuge, and even more activities are all possible options for you to choose from while we're here.
Day 16 San José
Return to San José for our final night out.
San José has beautiful parks, museums and theatres. Enjoy the view of the surrounding lush mountains from the downtown streets.
Local bus (3.00-4.00 hours)
Day 17 San José
Depart at any time.
Included Activities:
Departure Day


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UNITED NATIONS (Apr. 25)
Ambassador John Scali believes that the Security Council's resolution of April 21 condemning Israel for its commando raids on terrorist headquarters in Lebanon "did represent a small step forward" in that it also included for the first time, a condemnation of terrorist violence. For that reason, the U.S. refrained from vetoing the resolution, Scali explained in an interview on the CBS Morning News television program.
He said that another reason why the U.S. chose to abstain rather than exercise its veto power was that a veto "might have been seized on by the hard-liners and indeed some of the fanatics on the Arab side as a signal to launch attacks and propaganda against the United States, alleging that this proved American complicity in the Israeli raid in Lebanon."
The U.S. envoy said he thought there are "definite risks" in the Security Council's decision to undertake a general review of the Middle East situation next month. "I am concerned lest the review serve as a take-off point and as a forum for ventilating and exchanging one-sided accusations and remarks of the kind that heat up the diplomatic atmosphere rather than cool it down." He said that if the review is a calm discussion of "what to do and where the next step should be, then conceivably it could be a step forward. But I'm not bursting with optimism that this will be the case," Scali added.
He did not deny directly that his use of the word "even-handed" and his condemnation of "the cycle of violence and counter-violence" in his Security Council statements before the April 21 vote, signaled "a new, slightly cooler approach to Israel" by the U.S. "My remarks were very carefully phrased and measured. They were meant to reflect a determination and a readiness to be fair and open-minded in seeking to encourage both sides to negotiate," he said. He added that they "were not intended to signal any shift in emphasis."
Scali said the U.S. has been talking "very candidly" with the Israeli government but would not say if it has advised Israel not to conduct future raids such as the one on Beirut, "They (the Israelis) understand our views," he said.
The Ambassador denied that Arab oil pressures affected American Middle East policies. "Let me say that our energy crisis and the fact that most of the oil is in the Arab countries will not ever be a determining factor in what our policy should be in this part of the world."
Referring to his exchange with the Soviet UN Ambassador Yakov Malik over arms shipments to the Middle East, Scali said he was "a bit annoyed" by the contention that the only arms going into the Middle East were American arms sent to Israel.
He said the Russians have shipped more late model MIG planes to Syria in the past several months than they did all of last year. Scali stressed that U.S. weapons shipments to Israel "are intended to keep an arms balance in the area" and are "not intended in any way to encourage anything that Israel might have in mind–not that they have anything in mind, that we know of–in the way of offensive action."


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Keith finds artistic inspiration in Norwich's forgotten corners
PUBLISHED: 13:56 26 May 2014 | UPDATED: 13:56 26 May 2014
Paintings hidden away in dark corners for years, highlighting often forgotten parts of old Norwich, will be part of an exhibition by talented city artist Keith Johnson opening at Tudor Galleries in the city next month.
"The paintings are all far too good to be stored away for any longer," said gallery owner Pamela Dickerson. "They are also records of disappearing Norwich, many painted before major developments replaced many old landmarks across the city."
"I hope people will enjoy them," said Keith, a former teacher and lecturer, who came across the paintings while having a good 'sort out' in his Norwich studio.
While many artists head for Elm Hill, the cathedral or castle, Keith would be more likely to make his way to Barrack Street or Sweet Briar Road and other, often ignored, parts of the city.
Norwich and Norfolk is fortunate to have some talented artists to illustrate what a glorious part of the country we live in – and Keith is among the best.
Born in South Pickenham in 1931, his family were farmers and he lived in the villages of Tottenhill and Hindolveston while growing up.
Keith went to Fakenham Grammar School and then Norwich School of Art before training to be a teacher at Liverpool. He returned to lecture at Lowestoft in various subjects including weaving.
He later moved back to Norwich where he taught in schools and began exhibiting his work in the city and in London. He has had work accepted for the highly regarded Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
So what does he think of Norwich of the 21st century?
"It's not kept as clean as it could be. Parts of it are grotty, Some of the old character has gone but Norwich is still a good place to live. There is still much to love about Norwich. It is a special place," said Keith.
Keith Johnson's Norwich, an exhibition of oils and watercolours, opens at Tudor Galleries near Norwich Theatre Royal on June 3 and runs until June 28. The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and on Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. For more details call Pamela Dickerson on Norwich (01603) 219780 or email email@example.com


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SDSU faculty, staff and students will travel abroad this spring break to conduct research and perform service projects.
With more than 350 education abroad programs in more than 50 countries, international study is a central part of the educational experience at San Diego State University.
Through the university's Office of International Programs and the College of Extended Studies, SDSU continues to expand its international offerings to include educational, research and service-learning programs.


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Georgia businesses should buy more products from each other, Georgia Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Chris Clark said Thursday in Athens.
A "Georgia2Georgia" campaign the chamber launched in January encourages businesses to increase in-state purchases by just 2 percent, Clark told an audience of about 60 people at an Athens Technical College meeting room.
"This is going to be a commitment of our organization. We have to do business with each other" for the state to become No. 1 for business, he said.
Clark also said the 2014 state legislative session was a good one for business in what was the first of a series of "regional power lunches" the state chamber of commerce has scheduled throughout the state.
It was a good year for business only partly because of the pro-business legislation that passed, such as extension of a tax credit for "mega-projects," as well as a tax credit for food banks.
"The economy's doing great in Georgia, but it's not doing great everywhere," he said.
Increased funding for education, and in particular increased money for educational technology, will also pay off for Georgia business, he said.
Some school systems have an iPad for every student, but in some systems, there's one computer in a classroom and it has a green screen, he said.
The chamber also backed the increases in HOPE Grant support for technical college students, which the Legislature approved this year. But there's "still an issue" with technical college funding, he said.
The chamber had also opposed efforts to roll back Common Core educational standards adopted by Georgia and most other states. The Common Core isn't a curriculum, but a set of standards, he said.
But it was also a good year because some proposed new bills did not get legislated into law.
"We had to play a lot of defense," Clark said, without naming specific bills that held the state up to ridicule.
"When you're the lead story on Saturday Night Live, that's not good for our state, or when you're front page news in the New York Times," he said. "That's not good for business."
Follow education reporter Lee Shearer at www.facebook.com/LeeShearerABH or https://twitter.com/LeeShearer.


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Going from the sunny heat of Friday's Day 1 to a wet Day 2 morning at State track, the Princeton girls 4×100 relay squad brought home sixth-place medals from their work on the Hamline University facility.
The grade-level mix of sprinters sophomore Taylor Laabs, junior Anna Oakes, senior Katie Bialka and eighth grader Hope Humphrey clicked in the Class AA prelims and finals to update their record in the Princeton track annals.
"In one word: 'Outstanding!' These girls did everything right at the State meet and made school history with a first-ever Princeton girls relay team placing, along with breaking their school record by more than a half second," described Tiger Coach Tom Ostroot. "We went in to this meet seeded 13th of the 16 teams that advanced. In the prelims, on a perfect weather day, they ran the fastest time in school history (49.39 seconds) to advance as the No. 8 seed into the finals.
"In spite of the persistent rain on Saturday, they ran their best race of the year to finish sixth. It wasn't their fastest time, but because of the weather, nobody was running their fastest times. But it was tactically their best race ever. Anytime you are in an outside lane (we were in lane 8 for the finals), it makes it difficult because you can not see the rest of the field behind you. Our girls had to concentrate on running their best race, and they did. Each handoff was clean and at the finish only .21 seconds separated second to sixth places… nobody at the meet was sure which team finished where until it came up on the scoreboard. It was one of the best races I have ever watched at the State meet– a perfect way to end the 2014 track & field season."
Laabs opened the State action early Friday morning by clearing 16-01 in the girls long jump on the west side of the Hamline complex.
"Taylor went in seeded 22nd of 24 long jumpers. On what turned out to be a difficult day for all long jumpers, she competed very well and on her final attempt jumped over 16 feet to move up the rankings and finish in 18th place," said Coach Ostroot.
The final Tiger State entry was Bialka striding to a 46.9 time in the 300m hurdles prelims later on Friday.
"We knew it was going to be a tough field of Class AA hurdlers, and it certainly was as it took a time of under 45 seconds to make the finals. Katie ran her absolute best at the State meet, finishing with a season-best time of 46.93 in the prelims to place 21st overall."


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A Guide to the John Duguid 1964 CIA/Cuba Ship Sabotage Slides
Biographical Note
John Duguid served with the United States Merchant Marine during the 1960s.
Scope and Contents
Slides portray the results of a collision between a Japanese and a German vessel in the Thames near London. The sunken German cargo ship was carrying school buses bound for Cuba and the CIA later revealed that the event was intentional sabotage.
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ESPN's new offerings more like tweaks
In its so-called upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Tuesday, a ritual in which TV networks hype their new shows, ESPN largely offered line extensions — not new lines.
It will add to its ESPN2 weekday afternoon yak — in TV, talk is literally cheap — by giving Miami sports writer Dan Le Batard a show called Highly Questionable followed by a stat show called NumbersDon't Lie. Its owned-and-operated X Games in 2013 will expand from one non-U.S. event annually to four. Following the lead of ESPN.com, which has created sub-sites for specific cities, its Spanish-language Deportes sites will add local sub-sites, starting with Los Angeles.
And, in an on-air wrinkle on NASCAR that was first used more than a decade ago and that Fox began using Sunday, ESPN on its final 10 Sprint Cup NASCAR races this season will add split-screen coverage, beginning midrace, to carry live racing even as it airs ads. This is the latest in an old experiment: Advertisers like that live action might keep viewers from channel-surfing during their ads but also wonder if viewers will pay attention to those ads if they can see live racing.
LOPRESTI: Beaten Giants fan shouldn't be forgotten
While this fall it won't have as many original sports documentaries as it did in last year's 30 for 30 series, it will have a few next fall, including one on Renee Richards, who broke down barriers in the mid-1970s by challenging the rule that you had to be born female to play in the women's draw in tennis' U.S. Open. And ESPN, optimistically, will expand its NFL Live show from a half-hour to an hour.
So, overall: Ho-hum.
But Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN, a book by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales being released next week, will bolster what ESPN already tries to hype in its SportsCenter ads: It's a wild and crazy place, not just cubicles and editing rooms in semi-rural Connecticut.
Author Miller tells The New YorkTimes, "We could have filled every page with salacious details, every page." (Just as I could have filled this column with gore and intrigue. But then, we'll never know.)
Not surprisingly, a scrum of news reporters at ESPN's Tuesday upfront wanted to know if the Babylon of Bristol was braced for its brazen ways to be exposed. "No, we don't have a culture run amok," said John Skipper, the soft-spoken ESPN executive vice president. "We have a lot of employees. A few of them, every now and then, do something stupid."
That isn't good for any business. But given that ESPN's big mission is to come across to the younger viewers that advertisers covet as anything but your father's Oldsmobile, it's not bad to be edgy.
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Fast street food is fun and keeps the hands warm, but chestnuts are serious business in Spain. This vanilla chestnut recipe creates a lovely aromatic syrup that can be enjoyed on French toast, crepes or with ice-cream. When peeling the chestnuts, the hotter you keep them the easier it will be to get the furry inner layer off. It cools down very quickly and sticks to the nut.
1.8kg fresh chestnuts
500g castor sugar
2 lemons
1 vanilla bean
Take each chestnut and, using a small, sharp knife, make cross-shaped incisions in their flat sides. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and blanch the chestnuts for three minutes.
Remove from heat and leave the chestnuts in the water. Using the blade of the knife, remove outer skin. Remove the inner skin using a knife, or wipe it off with a clean cloth (the ease of removing the skin depends on the age and variety of chestnut). Discard skins.
Put the sugar in a large saucepan with 1 litre of water. Using a vegetable peeler, peel lemon zest from the lemons in wide strips and add it to the pan.
Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthways, then scrape the seeds into the pan and discard the vanilla bean. Bring the liquid to the boil over a high heat and cook for five minutes.
Add peeled chestnuts. When the liquid starts to boil again, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, wash and sterilise two 1-litre preserving jars, lids and seals.
Making sure the jars are still very warm, remove the chestnuts from heat and transfer to the jars using a sterilised slotted spoon, filling the jars evenly. Pour in syrup and seal while hot.
Allow to cool, then store in a cool, dry place for up to three months.
Once opened, the chestnuts will keep, refrigerated, for two to three weeks.
Serving suggestion: Enjoy with Frank Camorra's crepes and orange cream.
Buy the best-quality chestnuts; lesser-quality nuts will taste grainy and will not cook well in the syrup. Look for smaller rather than large chestnuts.


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In this hip comedy, newly single Dean (John Meindersee) meets the lovely Angela (Leslie Picco) and soon moves in with her and her two roommates. Now he's at the end of his rope. But it's not living with three women that's driving him crazy -- it's his feelings for Angela. Bad advice from womanizing friends and crazy roommate antics aside, can Dean find his way out of bachelorhood and into Angela's heart?


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Hi, how are you doing?
I have been struggling with the new Styling Features that come with CSS3. Don't get me wrong, I love it. But I have many questions.
I guess one that comes off the top of my Head is, when creating buttons for Nav Menus or maybe even a Search Form using CSS3, what should one do when it comes to Earlier Versions of IE? This is something I have thought about, and tried to understand what issues come to be as a result of these older IE Browsers.
So, to all you CSS3 Gurus, what should a simple minded person such as myself do in respect to the issues in which I speak? Should I design buttons in Photoshop, or just not make a big deal out of the IE Issues?
Thank you
Nothing. Think of CSS3 as an enhancement for those who can see it. As long as the site is usable in older browsers, that's good enough. Everyone can download a browser like Chrome and have all the newest bells and whistles in an instant, so if they don't do it, why chase after them with a silver platter?
You can serve up CSS3-like behavior with the aid of JavaScript, but why load up pages with that unnecessary bloat for a few non-important visual features? It's not really practical.
Thank you ralph, very helpful.... Then I guess I'll stick with my CSS3 Buttons and Search form.


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A requirement of spent nuclear fuel is to maintain its structural integrity at all times to enable its safe and efficient handling during storage, transportation, and placement in a deep geological repository. In Canada, commercial spent fuel is currently stored in light water pools for about ten years before being transferred to dry storage where storage may extend up to 100 years. Investigations on the fuel structural integrity evolution during dry storage are being performed for spent CANDU fuel bundles. A CANDU nuclear fuel bundle is a cylindrical assembly approximately 0.1 m in diameter and 0.5 m in length made of 28 or 37 fuel elements held together by welding two endplates at both ends. The welds have a circular notch of less than 10 μm diameter. Significant hydraulic, mechanical, and thermal loads during bundle irradiation in the reactor may lead to bundle deformation, which when coupled with the sharp weld notch can result in significant stress enhancement at the notch tip and possibly activate delayed hydride cracking (DHC) during dry storage. To better understand the stress levels in CANDU fuel during dry storage, a finite element model of CANDU fuel bundles is under development. The stress distribution in the bundle and the stress intensity factor at each weld notch can be evaluated by the model for the spent fuel geometry and dry storage conditions. This paper discusses the agreement between the finite element model and validation experiments using unirradiated 28-element CANDU fuel bundles tested in the elastic and plastic regime.
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Lampman, Timothy J.
AMEC NSS, Toronto, Ontario
Popescu, Adrian
AMEC NSS, Toronto, Ontario
Freire-Canosa, Jose
Nuclear Waste Management Organization, Toronto, Ontario
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Mouthwatering Mission: Cooking Class & Tasting Tour SF (9/15)
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Antique Garden Hose Sprinklers The Ross Pat Dec 9 1924
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Up for bid are 2Antique Garden Hose Sprinklers One is The Ross No 10 Pat'd Dec 9, 1924.The top one reads: THE ROSS PAT'D DEC 9, 1924 No 10 SPRINLER PASDENA CALIFORNIA. The bottom one is unmarked. The top is app 5.25" across the flared end and 4" long, the smaller one is 5" across the flared end and 1 7/8" long. The top one has a fixed end w you have to turn the whole sprinkler onto the hose. The smaller one has a regular hose end that you thread onto the hose without having to turn the whole thing. The top is all brass w as the bottom may be as well, but just more tarnished. Items are used and sold as is.


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I purchased a WD 500 GB external, and used windows backup. It worked
fine. I was planing to return my laptop for repairs because it was
making funny sounds, so i deleted all my documents/music/pictures and
so on. When i went to restore everything, I got a pretty nasty
everything was restored, but stored on the F: drive, which is the
external. when ever i would start up the computer, without the
external plugged in, it would give me an error saying that the desktop
wasn't found and that it was in different folder.
there was also a problem with Microsoft office, which when ever i
would open Word 2007 it would say "the office open xml file
Normal.dotm cannot be opened because there are problems with the
contents." then it would give me a second error message "Word cannot
open the existing file. (normal)
i would also get this same error when opening up any existing word
file. when i would write things up and then go to save it, it says
that "word has insufficient memory. do you want to save document one
as rescued document 2?"
i have a similar problem with itunes
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Why many Apple TVs are better than one
Ted Landau has discovered the joy of having multiple Apple TVs throughout his house.
Bugs & Fixes: When TextEdit won't save
Ted Landau finds that when it comes to TextEdit's inability to save files, it's better to quit (and restart) than fight.
How Apple could improve typing on the iPad
Ted Landau thinks typing on the iPad could be easier—the functions of the virtual keyboard need some work.
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Ted Landau suffers with an Apple TV that refuses to establish a network connection. He explores options for connecting the device to his network.
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Ted Landau relates the tale of a friend who fears he's lost every photo on his iPhone. Ted, naturally, came to the rescue.
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>Health and Nutrition>Can my symptoms be connected to nutrition depletion?
Hi Runners,
From two years I am suffering from a list of strange symptoms, no doctor could help me yet. I am now suspecting nutrition depletion. What do you think?
Here are my 7 episodes details
Thanks for your comment drrbradford, as you see on the notes on the far right side of the table I have been under Citalopram for 6 months and the issue occurred the same. Citalopram pills removes anxiety completely from you.
Hi Runners,
From two years I am suffering from a list of strange symptoms, no doctor could help me yet. I am now suspecting nutrition depletion. What do you think?
Here are my 7 episodes details
Timoria, can you get referred to the "big city" hospital's neurology department? Or the hospital at the closest university? It sounds like your symptoms are either cardiac or neurological. Often, local doctors will only have experience treating the most common conditions, and will send the more complicated patients elsewhere. Don't give up on doctors!
I don't know what you mean by "nutrient depletion". Are you in an english speaking country? Because "nutrient depletion" isn't a medical condition in english. Do you mean "hypoglycemia"? I have that, and it definitely has caused me to get dizzy while running, but it's way more predictable, the symptoms are way less dramatic, and the treatment is a can of soda or some candy. Or do you mean Vitamin B12? B12 depletion can cause things like what you're describing, but not in episodes. I would think your doctors would have already tried that, though.
Best wishes.
12 Monkeys
Citalopram pills removes anxiety completely from you.
This is incorrect. Anxiety is an incredibly difficult to treat illness that has no good single approach. Typically, anxiety is a chronic illness that waxes and wanes, with any medical or cognitive treatment there just to make it easier to function.
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
Bourbon removes anxiety.
II feel like the vertigo and dizziness you may be experiencing could be calcifications in your inner ear. They may build up between your episodes and then release during the early part of your activity, hence the 'running 45'' diagnosis. The problem with this theory is your cut down on dairy consumption, but your body may be gathering it from other sources.
I think overall the way I would approach this is to try acupuncture for a while and see if it has any effect on your symptoms. Acupuncture can be very good for these types of problems and is well regulated and covered by some insurances.
Feeling smart today, so since you seem to have been tested for most serious causes, here's my take, any one of the below has triggered a migraine like headache for me with attendant symptoms of loss of balance, blurred vision (very temporary), the headache lasts a while.
I don't really get migraines, nor am a very anxious person in general.
Low blood Sugar
ran too fast for your current fitness
Stopped abruptly after the workout/bent over to remove shoes/plopped on the couch after the run
Other possible causes
Paint fumes (environment)
If only for a little while.
Runners run.
Hip Redux
Has anyone suggested vasovagal syncope? While your symptoms aren't classic in terms of fainting or near fainting, there's a lot of whacky stuff that can happen when the brains sends incorrect signals to the cardiovascular system.
Anyhow, these could just be migraines.
Bourbon gives me headaches.
Demon of Bad Decisions
Your face gives me headaches.
I want to do it because I want to do it. -Amelia Earhart
Prince of Fatness
old woman w/hobby
If only for a little while.
Sadly, this.
"Just stop fucking drinking too much and being fat. Pretty simple. Who the hell cares if you like beer.
We can't always do the things we like all the time." --Candice


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"Nothing's better than the wind to your back, the sun in front of you, and your friends beside you." Aaron Douglas Trimble
I fly.
Bring it on.
Roads were made for journeys...
My dogs are fast, not me
Chicago RnR 1/2 Marathon
Maggie & Molly
"It does not matter how slow you go so long as you do not stop."Wisdom of Confucius
I had a good week.............. I was able to put in 14 miles. I still run slower than a lot of walkers, but for now that's the best I can do. It is so embarassing having walkers pass you by when you're trying to run.....
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Hi, I want to develop an app that will be recording movements on screens on android devices but I do not know how to do it, can someone give me start ups?
You can try to explore some ways to read the Android framebuffer to record what is happening on the screen, there are plenty of resources on the web on how to do this.
Just keep in mind that to have permission to access the framebuffer your users probably will need to root their devices, what currently is not one of the best practices for Android.
If you just need to record a simple video you can use adb shell screenrecord that is available beginning with KK.
Good luck.
Thanks Edu, I will have to abort that project if it requires rooting.
maybe I should get another idea.
You can use Intel Media Pack for Android to capture OpenGL surfaces to video, detailed tutorial is here:
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"He belongs to the family of Ribbonfish," (Seaside Aquarium's Tiffany) Boothe said. "There are four other species of Ribbonfish along our coast, but the King-of-the-Salmon is the largest; growing up to and possibly exceeding six feet. This one measured almost exactly 6 feet. They can be found down as far as 1600 feet from Alaska to Baja and along the Coast of Chile."Link
(Seaside Aquarium manager Keith) Chandler said this was the first time he'd ever seen this in his 27 years of marine science career. He said he did not know what conditions could've brought the creature up this far above its normal environment.
UPDATE: At Cryptomundo, Loren Coleman takes a brief cryptozoological look at this odd occurrence and posts two other impressive photos of the same species of fish. Link


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