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Kathmandu, Feb. 21: A company that accounts for more than a third of Unilever Nepal's production is being shut down from tomorrow in the wake of an indefinite blockade enforced by Maoists.
Sources in the company confirmed the development to The Telegraph. Although the blockade forms the immediate context for the shutdown, the company has received threats from the Maoists.
The unit, located in the industrial township of Hetauda in the central Terai region close to Unilever's wholly-owned main production centre, contributes 35 per cent of the output of the multinational's Nepal outfit.
Last month, the Maoist-affiliated trade union had issued a closure notice to some 16 companies, including Unilever Nepal (then known as Nepal Lever) and Surya Nepal, a unit of Calcutta-based ITC Ltd.
The notice had set February 22 as the deadline for closing down. The factory-owner, an office-bearer of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries, apparently decided to down shutters after receiving a telephone threat from the rebels.
Unilever's main production unit will continue to function until further notice, sources said. But closure of other units of the multinational was imminent as none of them had any raw material left.
'Thanks to the blockade, we have not received any raw material from India for the last 10 days,' a source said.
They said stocks of finished products, which could not be shipped to distributors and stockists because of the siege, were accumulating in the factories. Stocks meant for export were also piling up in the warehouses, putting the parent company under pressure to review its plans.
Unilever provides direct and indirect employment to more than 3,000 Nepalis. It also supports a number of ancillary units, over 150 stockists and nearly 27,000 retailers across the Himalayan kingdom. The company pays out in a year over Rs 300 million in the form of distributor commission, trade/retailer margin and local transportation cost.
In August last year, 22 companies, including Unilever Nepal, had shut down for a month following threats from the rebels. They reopened after the rebels withdrew their threat in September. The closure was hastened after the main production unit of Unilever was targeted by the rebels who detonated three powerful bombs, resulting in losses worth crores of rupees.
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Kathmandu, Feb. 21: An Indian truck driver was shot by Maoists for defying the blockade, reports PTI.
A resident of Nagpur, Nripad Kumar Parveji was returning to India after delivering goods in Kathmandu. Official sources, however, declined to confirm the truck drivers nationality.

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This is your average Texas Roadhouse, except with employees that look like they wished they were dead. If not dead, at least not currently working at that place. I've been to the one in Coon Rapids at least 4 times and the employees have a lot more fun there. They're quite enthusiastic, in fact. The employees at the Duluth location did a very half-hearted dance when the time came (it's what they're supposed to do as a part of their job--line dancing to a certain song). I thought it was ironic that they have on a shirt that says "I <3 My Job" and their attitudes and manner say something totally different.
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Richelle Parham could have spent last Tuesday evening with actor Brad Pitt. Instead, the chief marketing officer for eBay North America was discussing brand strategy with Berkeley MBA students over dinner and seemed delighted to be doing so.
Parham kicked off the first session in this year's Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Insight Series, a Berkeley MBA course in which top marketing executives from companies including Wells Fargo, Jamba Juice, Salesforce, and Genentech will share wisdom with students in the classroom and in a more intimate setting over dinner.
Parham's missed opportunity to rub shoulders with Pitt was during an eBay online charity auction experience brought to life in a physical and interactive gallery hosted by eBay and Make It Right, an organization Pitt founded to help rebuild New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward. She fit in her Haas engagement between serving as a panelist at a White House Urban Economic Forum and as keynote speaker at the Dare 2B Digital conference on tech careers for young women.
In class, Parham discussed the company's auctions aimed at raising funds for charity, sharing examples from Buffet, Bieber, and Beatrice (Warren, Justin, and Princess). Each auctioned off something of value (lunch with, lock of hair, famous pink party hat) to raise funds—together more than $2.9 million in this case—for worthy causes.
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They wanted to know how Parham had charted her career, how eBay's product organization is structured, how budgeting happens, how she achieves work/life balance, and what she looks for in hiring, to which she responded, "Know my business. Ask me questions that make me think. Don't be afraid to break some glass." Parham also shared thoughts on the importance of drawing youth, and girls in particular, to technology and about beloved collections (Barbie in her case, 80's action figures for participating student Andrew Wisnewski, MBA 13).
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Claudio Cacapa could return to the Newcastle United team for Saturday's trip to struggling Fulham.
The Brazilian defender has missed the Magpies' last five games since being substituted less than 20 minutes into the 4-1 home defeat to Portsmouth in early November.
Cacapa blamed a hamstring injury for that horror show, but is expected to feature in a behind-closed-doors game this week.
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Bizarre Japanese Food If there is one thing that stands out in the Japanese culture, it is their inclination or fascination for the inordinate. Japanese are detailed and self-conscious about details and concept of uniqueness, therefore, whether in day-to-day life, more so in fashion and food – eccentricity is commonly a dominant attribute. There are some bizarre Japanese foods which are likely not so familiar to a non-Japanese family. But the oddity of these foods should not intimidate a first-timer as it must be thought that Japanese food are very healthy and delicious. Most often, people view in cooking show the very skillful and cute preparation of Japanese food. Thus, if the preparation is important to them, taste should be more important. One of the many bizarre Japanese foods is a healthy dish called natto(ç´è±†ï¼‰. It is a soybean-based food which is characterized by its very sticky, very gooey appearance. Without knowing its taste and health value, any non-regular patron of Japanese food would discard the dish especially that it does not look appetizing ,in addition, it has a pungent smell. (more…)
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Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey reaches agreement for $925,000 refund after nixed Boston Grand Prix raceMassachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey reaches agreement for $925,000 refund after nixed Boston Grand Prix racePeople who bought tickets ahead of the cancelled Boston Grand Prix race will get a partial refund from IndyCar, under an agreement Attorney General Maura Healey's office reached with the organization on Thursday. Full story »
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Travis T. Hippocrates was a villain from the TV series Fievel's American Tails, a spin-off of the animated film An American Tail: Fievel Goes West. A self-professed "doctor" with a top hat and a southern accent, he is modeled off of the stereotypical snake oil salesman often seen in the Western genre. He appeared in the episode "A Case of the Hiccups".
A Case of the Hiccups
Dr. Travis T. Hippocrates rolls into the sleepy town of Green River at the bottom of a human-sized wagon, advertising himself as a seller of miracle cures. The problem is, no one is sick...yet. He happens to walk into a shop and meet Fievel Mousekewitz, and after charming Fievel's mother, he offers Fievel a job. His job is to hand out free candy to everyone in Green River.
As it turns out everyone in town gets the hiccups; everyone but Fievel and his baby sister Yasha. Fievel takes his older sister Tanya to Travis T. for a cure, which he says isn't ready yet but soon will be, and he tells Fievel to bring everyone in town to his office so that he can sell this cure to them. Fievel does, but after his cat friend Tiger steals a bunch of the candy and gets hiccups, and Fievel realizes Yasha doesn't have hiccups and never was allowed to have the candy, Fievel gets suspicious. He confronts Travis T. Hippocrates, who then confesses that the candy gave everyone hiccups, and the 'cure' was nothing but a placebo. He then tries to convince Fievel to join his crooked scheme, to leave his family and go from town to town swindling mice. Fievel refuses with a firm "But that's wrong! I won't do it!"
Dr. Hippocrates gets an evil grin on his face. "Fievel my boy, I'm afraid that was the wrong answer!" he says, as he grabs Fievel by the shoulders roughly, and Fievel gulps in fear. We don't get to see what Travis T Hippocrates actually does to Fievel immediately afterwards, but Fievel is shown trapped in an upside-down glass jar in the next scene as Travis sells his fake product to the mice of Green River. However, during this time Cat R. Waul has been plotting behind the scenes, and there he strikes, as he and his fellow cats capture all the mice. Travis flees to his office and releases Fievel, who sets off to rescue the mice. Travis later joins Fievel, distracting the cats by convincing them to try some of his hiccup candy. While the cats get uncontrollable hiccups, Fievel rescues all the mice. Travis T Hippocrates vows to go straight, and on the train out of Green River when he almost reverts back to his old ways by giving out candy, he finds that Fievel stole his last pouch of candy.


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Many cities on Ryloth were protected from these storms by encasing themselves underground, although particularly bad heat storms could make even caves near the surface temporarily uninhabitable. Twi'lek siren whistles were used to warn populations of approaching storms.
In the city of Kala'uun, mothers of Twi'lek children told a tale of two young lovers, Ko'lek and Oo'rha, whose lovestruck wanderings led them right into the path of a heat storm that killed them as they lay in each other's arms. The story was intended to discourage children from wandering in unknown tunnels beneath Ryloth's surface.
In 3986 BBY, the Twi'lek Jedi Tott Doneeta attempted to use the Force to wrangle a heat storm that sprang up to threaten an exiled clan under his protection while they moved amongst the mountains in search for a new home. As a result, he received severe burns to the left side of his face.


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It's always the same. You're up for new orders, so your assignment officer does some digging and calls you up with a few options. But what if you could search for open billets yourself and tell him where you'd like to go? Soon, you'll be able to.
In December, the Army talent management task force launched the Assignment Interactive Module pilot, the first iteration of an assignment system that looks at a broader range of a soldier's experience and expertise to line them up with the right jobs.
"We want to know what they've done outside the Army," Maj. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, head of the task force, told Army Times in November. "We want to know what they're passionate about, what their hobbies are."
For now, nuclear and cyber officers, Army dietitians and students at the Command and General Staff College are the test groups.
"We want those different populations to make sure the system works for different parts of the Army," Shoffner said.
They were asked to complete their electronic resumes in December, in anticipation of a permanent change-of-station move in the summer of 2017. In addition to their professional history and special skills, they can add assignment preferences.
In January, assignment officers will be able to look at the available pool to start comparing candidates, and in the spring, units will begin filling out profiles for the jobs they're looking to fill.
The pilot will continue through 2017, followed by the roll-out of the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army, first in with the Pennsylvania National Guard, in 2018.


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they think white men have the best looks, higher social status and more money than all non-white men?
I often hear how non-white women (Blacks, Latinas and Asians) prefer white men over men of their own race because of the reasons mentioned above. As a Latino male, I find this pretty sad to be considered ugly, poor and lower class simply because I'm not a rich Anglo-White/Caucasian man and that they're "stealing" all of the non-white women.
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Generalization Police here. No, no, no, no, no. I'll just go over them in order.
1) There's no race in which all people prefer one thing over another.
2) Not all women care primarily about finances
3) Not all non-whites are poor
4) Not all whites are rich
*BONUS* You cannot steal women, women do not belong to anyone but themselves.42|20|0
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Hundreds were on the steps of the Manitoba Legislature Jan. 28th for an Idle No More rally that included Buffy Sainte-Marie. The evening ended with a round dance that stretched around the drive way of the Legislature and the statue of Queen Victoria.
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Since the last time I attended an instore at Rough Trade East they have changed the policy when it comes to wristbands. Before they would have an allocation for people ordering online but now you have to purchase the CD. So when Haim were announced I knew I had to attend as Rough Trade East is an intimate record store. So there is me getting to the store around 6ish only to find around 10 people queuing. It may have been early but it was well worth it when you finally have that band with the knowledge that you are going to witness something really special. So once I was sorted I made my way home. The day after I arrived just before 2 to find that I was the only one there which was kind of surprising. Fast forward to 6ish people who were on the guest list were going in before all the people with actual wristbands. From my point of view it wasn't on because when I was finally in the whole of the front row had been taken. I did manage to find a spot at the front which was right in front of Alana which was good.
It had just gone past 7pm when the band took to the stage to a rapture of applause and cheers. What kicked things off was Falling. For those who haven't heard of Haim before where have you been?. The style of music that they play is synth pop and this song has to be one of my all time favourite Haim tracks. Now this was so damn contagious and has lyrics that just get you hooked. Literally everyone was singing along dancing along to this tune. "This is fucking crazy. What up homies? I can finally say this our record's out. It's crazy the Days Have Gone. I'm so happy to be here to celebrate this wonderful week with you guys" Este Haim then mentioned to the intimate audience before launching into The Wire. There were three verses and each sister got there own. I must say it showed off their perfect and precise vocals. The chorus was so addictive "Always keep your heart locked tight, Don't let your mind retire" and there were lyrics that were so memorable that you literally cannot forget them. This tune oozed bundles of energy. "We've had a big reminiscing week. Este cutting Danielle's hair when she was like 8" Alana Haim then said before Este replied by saying "I was 8, Danielle was 5. I don't know how my parents let me get hold of a pair of scissors but I did and Danielle was sleeping. I went into her room and cut off all of her hair. The only reason I didn't get in hardcore trouble because I also cut off my own eyelash and my own eyebrows. My mum was so worried that I was going to go blind that she took me to the doctor and that was the only reason I didn't get into hardcore trouble". It was then onto Honey & I and this was the reworked version that I witnessed at the Roundhouse. Danielle was on her guitar, Este had a maraca and Alana had a drum in front of her. What I especially liked about this is the fact it felt more stripped back
"We came to Rough Trade yesterday to buy or record. Coz that's what you do right? So we've never actually held the physical CD in our hands before. So we were looking at them and we were like aww, Falling aww, Forever aww, The Wire aww, If I Could Change Your Mind aww, Honey & I, Dont't Save Me. There's a typo on our first record" Este then said. "It's OK first album problems" Alana said before someone shouted out that the typo was only on the deluxe. "That's what I thought too. I was like it could only be on the deluxe. Oh wait no it's everywhere. It's OK guys because everyone who has the CD now, It's like a collectors item" Alana then went onto say. Este then told the audience when she spoke to her dad on the phone as she was upset "Dad they put Don't Save Me as Dont't Save Me. You called it Moti Save Me" Este then mentioned to the audience. You see their fathers name is Moti. After all that hilarious banter it was then onto Don't Save Me. Now I struggle to find the words to describe how amazing this actually was. It was released as a single with Send Me Down and it is one of my many favourites from the songs which I had heard Haim perform live. It had a chorus that embeds itself into your brain. It was so damn catchy and the lyrics fitted perfectly to its melody. In fact when I was hearing this right in front of me they reminded me of Hanson. "This is our last song" Alana said to plenty of groans. The fact that she then mentioned that they were doing a signing after lifted everyone's spirits. The finale was Forever and this tune lyrics which you just wanted to sing and dance along to. Forever was a breezy and cheerful song which was ever so entrancing. It was also a slice of synth pop and the melody was very hypnotic.
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OVERALL: Whilst there were no new songs performed during this set it is still one of my highlights of 2013. At first this started as an early one due to the fact you needed to purchase the album instore. With it being released on the Monday (the event was Tuesday) I arrived at Rough Trade East at 6am. Thinking about it I didn't need to get there before the store opened, but when you love one band you will do anything to make sure you get a ticket/ wristband. It came as no surprise to hear that these bands ran out before noon.
As for the actual performance it was phenomenal. Just witnessing them that close was extremely surreal. Yes The Haunt show in Brighton was intimate but the stage at Rough Trade East was tiny. What was performed was basically my 5 best tracks from the album as they each were super catchy. It was nice just to see the re working of Honey & I again as this had been stripped down.
Basically the set was short because Alana, Danielle and Este were going to be doing a signing near where the entrance to the store was. Just meeting them is a moment that I will treasure forever as they are all really nice. I had earlier purchased some Percy Pigs and put them in a non Marks & Spencers bag. Just seeing Alana's face and when she tipped the contents onto the counter was extremely cute.


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Manzanillo Cruise Port
Port of Manzanillo: An Overview
Manzanillo may be short on style, but it's long on substance. While it doesn't have the glitz of other ports of call on the Mexican Riviera, it offers a straightforward, what-you-see-is-what-you-get look at a community that hasn't yet been transformed by a touristy do-over.
Manzanillo -- located between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta -- is the country's largest commercial port. The port and nearby tuna canneries and seed and grain silos give Manzanillo an industrial, gritty feel.
But, thanks to world-class deep-sea fishing, pleasant beaches, an almost pueblo-style town center and -- of all things -- the Bo Derek movie "10," Manzanillo has gained cachet as a tourist destination. Still, it's relatively untouched; it's refreshing not to see Hooters or Senor Frogs dominating the landscape as you pull into port.
Overall, the town isn't going to win any beauty contests; its appeal lies more in its remarkable hospitality quotient, evidenced by welcoming smiles and friendly faces.
Port Facilities
There are no services where ships are berthed. Passengers walk down the pier to leave the port area, and taxis and shore excursion providers are plentiful near the exit. There's also a small market set up when ships are docked; it features local arts and crafts like pottery, crocheted items, wood carvings, dolls, cigars and soaps, as well as consumable products like coconut candy and organic coffee.
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Monumento el Pez Vela (The Sailfish Monument): Look at the town center from the waterfront zocalo -- or plaza -- and it's easy to see its classic lines. Two-story stucco buildings with covered passageways frame the upper reaches of the zocalo, known for its giant blue sailfish statue by the Mexican sculptor Sebastian. (He's so famous he just has one name.) The town mascot pays homage to Manzanillo's international reputation as a sailfish capital. The claim to fame is that more sailfish have been caught in local waters than anywhere else in the world.
Resort District: Back in the 1970s, Bo Derek memorably strutted her stuff on the beaches of the Las Hadas resort in the movie "10," showering Manzanillo with the type of attention publicists can only dream about. After the movie, celebrities like Omar Sharif, Charles Bronson, Lynda Carter and Charlton Heston began spending time in what is now the resort district, a 20-minute drive from the town center. Not surprisingly, development followed, but somehow, it didn't have the staying power tourism officials had hoped for. Still, no visit to Manzanillo would be complete without a close-up of the area known as La Audiencia. The stylish enclave of million-dollar real estate has hillside villas, hotels, condos and time-shares located on a narrow peninsula that separates the Bay of Santiago from the Bay of Manzanillo. Las Hadas, built by a Bolivian tin king and now owned by the Las Brisas chain, has an allure that continues to enchant. How could it not with its Moorish-style, whitewashed villas, perfectly manicured lawns and to-die-for views? No wonder Las Hadas means "The Fairyland." (Note: Visitors not staying at the resort can use the beach and pool for a fee.)
Deep-Sea Fishing: One of Manzanillo's chief draws is deep-sea fishing -- and not just for sailfish, but for other big catches like dorado and black, striped and blue marlin. Unlike other places, where you have to motor out to sea for two to three hours to find the creatures, there's an abundance of fish just minutes away from shore. As well, the cost is much less in Manzanillo, when compared to the more high-profile ports. Check with tour operators at the pier for details.
Snorkeling: Check out Santiago Bay for several of Manzanillo's prime snorkeling sites. To reach them, you'll pass by Elephant Rock, which takes its name from its elephantine appearance. Arrangements can be made at the pier or onboard as part of a ship-sponsored excursion.
El Tortugario: El Tortugario, found at the Ecological Center of Cuyutlan, is Mexico's largest turtle sanctuary. You'll learn about the center's efforts to preserve marine life, and you'll even get to hold baby turtles. Located about 30 minutes from Manzanillo, the center is reachable by taxi or organized shore excursion. (Av. Lopez Mateo, 28350 Cuyutlan, Colima, Mexico; +52-313-119-4908; open daily, except Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Golf: The Las Hadas resort boasts a pristine 18-hole golf course that's a duffer's dream. Designed by Pete and Roy Dye, the course weaves through the natural landscape and is intersected by the River Salahua. A taxi can take you from the port to the resort in 15 minutes. And don't worry about leaving your loved ones behind. They can relax at the resort's private pool, lie on the beach or try out some water sports. (Av. Vista Hermosa, Las Hadas, Fraccionamiento Peninsula de Santiago, Manzanillo, Colima, 28867 Mexico; +52-314-331-0101; call ahead for tee times)
Colima: For history buffs, the Colima region should be at the top of the list. Visit the 450-year-old town of Colima, tour its museums and marvel at the pyramid ruins at La Campana. The drive to Colima from Manzanillo is about an hour and 20 minutes; we recommend taking an organized excursion, whether private or ship-sponsored.
Getting Around
By Taxi: Taxis line up just outside of the port gates. Drivers generally speak decent English and can take you to most points of interest -- including beaches, resorts and shopping centers -- for no more than $20 each way, depending on the distance. Fares aren't set, so be sure to negotiate and settle on a price before getting into the cab.
On Foot: Avenida Mexico, the main drag, is perpendicular to the waterfront malecon, or walkway. Within walking distance are a church and lots of little restaurants and shops. The Monumento el Pez Vela is located just outside the gates to the pier -- about a five-minute walk from the ship.
By Shuttle: An independent tour company runs shuttles directly from the pier into town for just a few dollars and to Miramar Beach for less than $15. The local guides onsite can also make arrangements for deep-sea fishing, snorkeling and kayaking expeditions.
Manzanillo's beaches, known for their black, white and gold volcanic sand, are nice for a quiet respite. You can rent shade umbrellas and lounge chairs at most of the beaches. There are also concessionaires, offering Boogie boards, kayaks, snorkeling equipment and the like.
Best for Beachfront Dining: Found along Manzanillo Bay, Playa Las Brisas is the place to find a number of palapas, beachfront restaurants with thatched roofs.
Best for Swimming: Playa La Audiencia, located along the 5-mile expanse of beaches fronting Santiago Bay, offers golden sand and calm waters that are ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Best for Adventure-Seekers and Shoppers: Playa Miramar, also located along Santiago Bay, has rougher waters that attract kiteboarders, windsurfers and fans of other adrenaline-pumping water activities. Also found there is the Miramar Flea Market, which is a great place to find souvenirs -- particularly jewelry.
Best for Groups With Varied Interests: The Las Hadas resort, about 15 minutes from the cruise port by taxi, offers access to its private pool and beach for a per-person fee (for anyone not staying at the resort). The beach features water sports equipment rentals like kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling gear. Sand volleyball is also available. Onsite scuba diving and golf are offered, too, and visitors can book deep-sea fishing trips right from the resort's dock. (Av. Vista Hermosa, Las Hadas, Fraccionamiento Peninsula de Santiago, Manzanillo, Colima, 28867 Mexico; +52-314-331-0101)
Food and Drink
Food in Mexico usually focuses on combinations of fresh beans, chopped vegetables and ground or pulled meats, often packaged with some sort of corn formed into tortillas, chips or taco shells. Most restaurants in the touristy areas of Manzanillo will have menus with English translations (but bring a phrase book just in case). Be wary of the water (and ice) in non-resort areas, as well as fountain drinks that contain it and raw vegetables that might have been washed in it.
Hotel Colonial: The grand dame of the town center, Hotel Colonial has been the place to see and be seen since it was built in the early 1940s. It's got some great architectural details: yellow-and-blue tile wainscoting, decorative wooden latticework and ornate wrought iron chandeliers. It also serves a decent lunch at its restaurant, Los Candiles. Diners, seated at tables with festive yellow and blue tablecloths, can sit indoors or in an open courtyard. (The choice of the green, Astroturf-like carpet in the otherwise lovely courtyard is regrettable.) Lunch entrees include fresh dorado, fajitas, octopus Gallega-style, paella, sandwiches and salads. Tortilla chips -- served hot, right out of the oven, with guacamole and salsa -- are a meal in themselves. The hotel is located near the intersection of Bocanegro and Mexico. The restaurant accepts dollars and euros, Visa and Mastercard. (Calle. Fco. Bocanegra N.28, Valle Dorado, 28200 Manzanillo, Col., Mexico; +52-314-332-1080)
El Fogon: Located on Boulevard Miguel de la Madrid near the Soriana department store, El Fagon is the hands-down favorite of locals and ex-pats alike. It's inexpensive and delivers the goods when it comes to authentic Mexican fare. It's known for its handmade tortillas, fine-cut roast beef and shrimp. Unlike just about everything around it, the red-tiled-roof restaurant is hugely traditional -- built around a fagon, or open-air oven, where much of the food is cooked. El Fogon, a 15-minute cab ride from the town center, opens at noon. (Blvd. Costero Miguel de la Madrid Kilometro 9.5, Viveros Pelayo, 28869 Manzanillo, Col., Mexico; +52-314-333-3094; open daily, 1 p.m. to midnight)
Mariscos Carlos: This restaurant focuses on fresh seafood dishes that incorporate shrimp, fish, lobster, oysters and crawfish with rice, avocado and other sides. (Leon Marino Lote 7, Villa Oceano, 28219 Manzanillo, Col., Mexico; +52-314-336-5458; open daily, except Tuesdays, noon to 7 p.m.)
Restaurante Juanitos: This traditional Mexican venue serves up shrimp, enchiladas, fish, chicken, tostadas, fajitas, hamburgers and other sandwiches, as well as eggs, omelets, enchiladas and chilaquiles for breakfast. (Blvd. Miguel de la Madrid km. 14, Santiago, Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico; +52-314-333-1388; open Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., all other days 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
Where You're Docked
Ships dock at the commercial port during the October through May cruising season.
Good to Know
Manzanillo is located in Colima, said to be the safest (and most highly educated) state in all of Mexico. Here, as in other tourist destinations throughout the coast, there's an obvious police presence. Tourism is the area's third-largest economic contributor, after the commercial port and iron ore production, and officials want to keep it that way by making sure the port is safe. That said, it's always good practice to avoid wearing flashy jewelry or watches or carrying excessive amounts of cash. Also, when you are on shore, it's best to steer clear of tap water or ice and to observe the cardinal rule when it comes to street food: Boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it.
Currency & Best Way to Get Money
Mexico's currency is the peso. Visit www.oanda.com for current rates and a handy conversion chart that fits neatly into a wallet. ATMs tend to be the least expensive way to acquire pesos, and there are several in the town center. However, there's no need to bulk up on local currency. Most sidewalk vendors, taxis, restaurants and shops accept U.S. dollars; some even take euros. Credit cards are widely accepted, as well. (Note: On our 10-night cruise along Mexico's Pacific coast, we used dollars and a credit card exclusively -- no pesos.)
Spanish is the official language, but at least some English is spoken by vendors, cab drivers, restaurant owners and shopkeepers in the area near the port.
Manzanillo isn't exactly a shopper's paradise, but you'll find beachwear, pottery, T-shirts, baskets and the like in souvenir shops adjoining the waterfront town plaza and more unique items like local honey and coconut oil, handmade soap and organic coffee at a small tented area of vendors that's set up as you leave the port area. A bottle of rompope also makes a great take-home memento. The Miramar Flea Market at Miramar Beach has a lot of souvenir stands, as well. Meanwhile, there are two shopping centers -- Plaza Manzanillo and Salagua, with a Soriana department store -- on Boulevard Miguel de la Madrid.
Best Cocktail
Tequila is the quintessential alcoholic beverage of Mexico, and margaritas are one of the most common mixed drinks made with it. Another interesting beverage is rompope, an eggnog-like drink that's also used as a dressing for desserts. If alcohol isn't your thing, try agua de Jamaica (hibiscus water); it's made with hibiscus flowers and is basically the Mexican equivalent of iced tea.
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DaraPosted by Laurence Green
A play which has its root in the past but resonates in the present is how you could describe Nadia Fall's timely production of Dara (Lyttleton Theatre at the National), based on a true story.
The year is 1659, the setting Mughal India. The imperial court is a place of opulence and excess music, drugs, eunuchs and harems. Two brothers, whose mother's death inspired the Taj Mahal, are heirs to this Muslim empire. Now they are locked in a ferocious fight for succession. Dara, the crown prince, has the love of the people and of his emperor father, but younger brother Aurangzeb holds a different vision for India's future. Islam inspires poetry in Dara puritanical rigour in Aurangzeb. Can Jahanard, their beloved sister, assuage Aurangzeb's resolve to seize the Peacock Throne and purge the empire?
This drama which has been adapted by Tanya Ronder from an original work by Shahid Nadeem and first performed by the Ajoka Theatre, Pakistan, certainly has a fascinating subject – a domestic battle with far-reaching consequences for Hindustan then and for our world now. But the treatment of the story is flawed – the succession of short, bitty scenes at the start and moves back and forth in time and place initially create a sense of confusion. It would have been better to offer a straightforward linear narrative so that we could navigate more easily through these complex events.
Nevertheless Nadia Fall's production is imaginatively staged, with the sliding lattice screens of Katrina Lindsay's designs and the soft hues id Neil Austin's lighting proving richly atmospheric. There are also striking moments of stage poetry and a protracted but tense courtroom scene which provides the core of the drama. It is here that the play cuts to the most critical and insoluble dilemma of our times: faith's absolutism against liberalism's tolerance.
Zubin Varla captures perfectly the anguished idealism of Dara the Sufi poet and scholar and a model of religious enlightenment, while Sargon Yelda is equally fine as his power-hungry puritanical rival Aurangzeb, a strict adherent of Islam. Good support is provided by Anjana Vasan as Dara's Hindu lover and Chook Sibtain as the vengeful imperial eunuch who savagely rejects the parents who sold him into slavery.
A bold choice, then, by the National but a work whose ambition is more impressive than its achievement.
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Skip to comments.USGS Ups The Ante On Shale
Posted on 08/25/2011 4:42:13 PM PDT by Kaslin
Power: Despite efforts in the media and Congress to shut it down through fear and falsehoods, a new estimate of America's most promising energy source portends even more gas, oil and jobs.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced Tuesday that the Marcellus Shale formation that straddles the northeastern United States may hold a staggering 84 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of recoverable natural gas, up significantly from the last official government estimate of 2 tcf made in 2002.
The USGS said the estimate came from new information about the gas-rich formation underlying New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, and from technical improvements in how wells are drilled and the gas is extracted.
Those who argue that the world is running out of fossil energy are wrong once again. They ignore the fact our resources are limited only by our imagination and the will to develop them.
The 84 trillion tcf figure is the mean of a range of possible gas volumes. There's a 95% chance that the formation has 43 tcf of gas and a 5% chance it may hold as much as 144 tcf. In addition, the formation may hold anywhere from 1.5 billion to 6.1 billion barrels of natural gas liquids.
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Death to the Greenies!!!
I have VERY some old NY books. It has a good explanation and mapping of what's in the area and along the NY/Penn border.
Funny, local news reported the opposite:
"Shale reserve estimate slashed"
Someone is misinformed.
The rocks have been well-known for over 100 years. It has been horizontal drilling and multi-stage fracing that have unlocked their potential. We now have a natural gas glut in this country.
At most, only one of these two reports can be true.
"At most, only one of these two reports can be true."
Hopefully the higher estimates are understated.
Greenies need horse whipped then deported.
Marcellus Shale formation is the new ANWR
The same people who lost the globull warming debate, have now jumped in with both Berkinstocks, to the oil shale issue. Instead of being happy that natural gas is CLEAN. That a huge energy discovery right here in the U S of A, will provide tens of thousands of jobs, In the NORTHEAST of all places.
These people (progressives or Liberals, or Communists (one & the same, no?)) are just ANTI-AMERICAN. They HATE America. They want everyone to grow bean sprouts in their yards, compost the leftovers, ride bicycles, use chemical toilets, etc. Fine, for themselves, NOT FOR ME! How about you?
We need to SHAME these freakazoids. We need to LOL (laugh out loud) at them. Forget Civility!!! Learn to use CHUTZPAH!
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We need to put these geeks in their place. We have to stop them from running and RUINING our country.
Like I always say, let them write music, books, poems. create art, movies, plays. Sing, dance, play musical instruments. They are GREAT at these things!!!!
Tell them to STAY THE HELL OUT OF POLITICS and OUR MILITARY. Conservatives will run the important stuff for the good of everyone.
In my opinion the greenie efforts to stop fracking will be an EPIC FAIL.
I have seen Pennsylvania Democrat politicians at fracking industry events. Their eyes are glazing over and their tongues are wagging at the mere thought of all the cash that is headed their way.
These enviros are just useful idiots. Once the Dems finish using them to impose an extraction tax to get more of their fingers in the pie they'll be thrown under the bus.
ANd why aren't the pubs beating the crap out of BO and the rest of the demons with it!
You are ignoring the fact that we only have the House while the rats have both the Senate and the White House. When we have all three then you can bitch if nothing is done about it
They aren't geeks. Geeks may be socially awkward, but they are usually very competent. The greenies are just whackos with an axe to grind.
Similar upgrades in estimated reserves happened with the Bakken.
They are even proposing a ban on fracking in the Ithaca city limits. It is an urban area. I doubt you could find a buildable lot in the city. I doubt any gas companies would ever drill in the city. It's just patronizing to the Gay, Lesbian, Cross Dressing, Trans Gender, leftists that run the city government.
I hope you are correct and other areas develop this resource. It is very unlikely it will ever happen in my area.
It should be coming up in front of the media now. Not making a poin about it now only helps them.
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I wonder if in areas where these greenies are uncooperative with the oil companies, if they could simply up the price of gas to 4 or 6 times the going rate of those areas that cooperate.
Screw these people... if they want to be out of gas, then run them out of gas & money.
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The confinement facility was a PMC owned facility within South America.
Facilities and geography
It was subdivided into three sectors: the southeast sector, which contained no facilities but had a large lake as well as had a Canard Rotor/Wing in patrol of the area, the northeast sector, which was a large compound that had a watchtower and various buildings with some items, and the northwest sector, which was a fairly small compound containing only one cell. It also contained some prisoners from the South American rebel faction. Salt mines were also prevalent throughout the area.[1]
Guns of the Patriots Incident
- See also: Liquid Sun, Solid Sun, Third Sun, Twin Suns, Old Sun, and Naked Sin/Naked Son
Shortly after attempting to take down a PMC-owned power station, various rebels attempted to storm the confinement facility. Solid Snake himself snuck through here in order to track down the lab where Naomi Hunter was being confined. At this time, he also made contact with Raiden and Rosemary. Upon discovering the size of the facility, Snake also considered the possibility of arming himself with weapons by raiding the arms locker. The rebels eventually manage to take over the confinement facility, and used an armored bulldozer to break into the Vista Mansion. After the SOP system was shut down due to Liquid Ocelot's machinations, the PMC soldiers began to lose control over their formerly suppressed emotions and started fighting each other, with Snake, Naomi, and Drebin 893 eventually getting caught in the crossfire while trying to escape.
Behind the scenes
Confinement Facility is a location that appears in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, during Act 2, Solid Sun. The Confinement Facility, as well as the Vista Mansion, are the only battlegrounds in Act 2 that canonically have the South American guerilla forces winning (i.e., they are the only locations that the guerilla forces win without the player's involvement).
If the player decides to free the prisoners within the compound, the trust level within the South American rebel faction towards them will increase.
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