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100 Floors Walkthrough here will show you easy tips to pass level 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, and 90. Yesterday, Tobi Apps has released new level for its great app "100 floors". We have released the 100 floor cheats for level 56-80 some days ago and now they have updated their app. They are very quick release version so we do not get bored with this app. By the way, have you downloaded this version? If you are puzzle games lover, this is recommended for you.
Well, to the point, this is the walkthrough.
100 floors 81: It's easy to pass this level. You must get 81 of result. So, tilt your device upside down. Then tap 9×9= or You just need to tap 6 on the left, x on top and 6 beside x on top. Then tap =
100 floor 82: Tap knife and tap on the right bottom (there is hidden hole). If you get it, you will get Dragon eye. Take it and put on left door. Tap the left eye dragon, arrow pointing to the left (9 O'clock). Then tap the right, until you get knob on the left (4 O'clock). Take the knob, then put it on the right of the door. Hold the knob and use your other finger to tap the door.
100 floor 83: You need to complete the puzzle. We give the solutions on image above.
100 floor 84: Listen the sound to get the right timing to press. Triangle means press 3 buttons. | Means press red button. Then
+ means press blue buttons (2 buttons). Triangle, press 3 buttons again.
100 floor 85: See the clue above the door. Light numbers means you have to light a candle. Black numbers mean you should turn off the wax with a knife. 1 means the left candle, 2 means the middle candle and 3 means the right. Do it now and see the clue.
100 floor level 86: Tap the number on the door, it is a clue. Tap 11 so that rotates to the left. Follow the direction of rotation is at a large clockwise and stop at number 11. Do it on other numbers!
100 floor level 87: Shake your device so the bear weak up. Touch the bear and wait it to sleep again. Tap the green button.
100 floor level 88: Drag the left up cap to down. Then, drag the middle right cap to left. Take the ball and put it on right up cap.
100 floors level 89: Tap Se, Si, Ni, Fi, Fo
100 floors level 90: Tap left, left, left, middle, middle, middle, left, right, right, and tap corner right beside the door (see image above).
Congratulation, you have passed all levels on this version. We will give you 100 floor walkthrough if they update this app again.


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In a large pot, combine the water, beer, salt, honey, garlic, and peppercorns and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, let cool, then refrigerate until chilled. Once cold, add the chicken tenders, cover, and return to refrigerator to brine overnight. Strain the chicken from the brine, removing any remaining peppercorns or herbs. Soak in buttermilk for 4 hours, or up to 12.
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To be sure, this approach is politically attractive; it connotes security and fiscal conservatism. At best, it indicates Washington's good intentions. But at worst, the lock box proposals rely on an accounting gimmick that could lure taxpayers into believing that this approach somehow will fix Medicare's problems. Neither the Administration's proposed lock box mechanism nor the congressional approach would substantially improve Medicare's financial condition; one might even make the situation worse for beneficiaries. Regardless of what the phrase "lock box" implies, there is no sure way to keep future Congresses from "picking the lock" to spend that money on other federal priorities.
Medicare spending is projected to increase rapidly, beginning in 2007, even before the 77 million baby boomers start to retire and their unprecedented demand for technologically sophisticated medical services begins to consume ever larger shares of the federal budget. Historically, Congress has responded to rising Medicare costs by cutting back on reimbursements to doctors, hospitals, home health agencies, and nursing homes. But as it learned following its reimbursement cuts included in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, the result is cuts in real services to senior citizens. For these and other reasons, top experts from such government agencies as the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) have stated that the Medicare program in its current form is unsustainable. 1
|The Mechanics of Creating a "Lock Box"
There is no question that Medicare costs will begin to rise sharply or that, under the current system, America's taxpayers would have to pay more taxes to insure the health care of retirees. The important question should be how to make Medicare spending more efficient while reducing the tax burden on working families and retirees and guaranteeing that seniors have access to high-quality medical care. As the majority of members of the congressionally appointed National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare, chaired by Senator John Breaux (D-LA) and Representative William Thomas (R-CA), have concluded, a system based on patient choice and competition would accomplish these goals. The system they recommended should be modeled after the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), which covers Members of Congress, their staffs, federal retirees, and their families. The FEHBP offers its 9 million beneficiaries premium support and a choice of plans that compete for enrollees, and the result has been high-quality service and a variety of coverage options.
Rather than resorting to accounting gimmicks like a lock box, Congress should build upon the success of the FEHBP and get down to the hard business of structurally reforming the troubled Medicare program.
As Chart 1 and Chart 2 show, the lock box proposals put forth by some Members of Congress and by the President and Vice President share several similarities: 2
In addition, both assume that the trustees of the Medicare trust fund would continue to use Medicare payroll tax dollars to purchase special issue Treasury bonds (T-bills), depositing them as IOUs in the Medicare account, while depositing the cash to buy the T-bills into the general fund to be used later for general fund expenditures or to reduce the debt.
These plans, however, also differ in some respects. The congressional proposal assumes that continual economic growth will cause personal income tax revenue to increase steadily and generate surplus revenue in the general fund that will be equal to or larger than the surplus generated by the Medicare portion of the payroll tax. This plan proposes using this general fund surplus to pay down the national debt by annual amounts equal to or greater than twice the surplus revenues deposited in the Medicare trust fund. This is not a lock box in the sense of a separate account, but is often referred to as a lock box by Members of Congress.
Vice President Gore has proposed a lock box approach that essentially is the same as one proposed by President Clinton in 1999. 4 It assumes that surplus payroll tax dollars will be deposited in a lock box account controlled by the Medicare trust fund. Trust fund administrators would use the funds to purchase special issue T-bills (IOUs), depositing the cash to buy them in the general fund. This plan does not assume that personal income taxes will generate a surplus in the general fund. It does propose paying down the national debt by an amount equal to or greater than the surplus revenues deposited in the lock box account.
The Administration-backed plan also would credit the lock box with IOUs equal to the interest payments saved by paying down the national debt. At this time, it is unclear whether this approach would calculate the interest savings by comparing real annual interest payments to a given benchmark, such as the high level in 1998 of $363 billion, or by calculating the interest saved on the debt that is actually retired during a given year. The former method would result in a $363 billion annual general fund transfer to Medicare, a big bite on the taxpayer, while the latter would yield diminishing annual payments as the federal debt is retired.
The congressional proposal shuffles funds between accounts on paper and will have little effect on the underlying problems of the system. But the Administration-backed proposal is potentially more harmful. When the U.S. General Accounting Office examined President Clinton's 1999 proposal on transferring general fund surpluses to Medicare, David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States, concluded:
The President's proposal to grant Medicare additional Treasury securities creates the risk of reducing transparency about the underlying financial condition of the HI Trust Fund. Although arguably justified as a way to lock in debt reduction, the transfers are not necessary to do this. What concerns me is the transfers extend the solvency of the HI Trust Fund on paper without making the hard choices needed to make the whole Medicare program more sustainable in economic or budgetary terms. Increasing the HI Trust Fund balance alone, without underlying program reform, does nothing to make the Medicare program more sustainable--that is, it does not reduce the program's projected share of GDP or the federal budget. From a macro perspective, the critical question is not how much a trust fund has in assets, but whether the government as a whole has the economic capacity to finance all of Medicare's promised benefits--both now and in the future.
In fact, the transfer would interfere with the vital signaling function that trust fund mechanisms can serve for policymakers about underlying fiscal imbalances in covered programs. The greatest risk is that the proposed transfer will reduce the sense of urgency that impending trust fund bankruptcy provides to policymakers by artificially extending the solvency of the HI program through 2027--well into the peak of the baby boomers' retirement. 5
Instead of resorting to accounting gimmicks like "lock boxes," Congress and the Administration should build on the recommendations that the majority of members of the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare put forth in 1999. 6 These commission members recommended a system of financing health insurance services that relies on premium support, with generous federal contributions being made to various competing plans chosen by patients. This is what Members of Congress, their staffs, and millions of federal workers and retirees have to assure their access to quality care in the popular Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. It is similar to many private-sector health plans that make premium payments directly to health insurance providers selected by individual employees.
Under the model proposed by these commission members:
Medicare patients would be given access to a package of health benefits far more generous than those available to them in the current program, which would include prescription drug and catastrophic coverage;
Low-income patients (with incomes up to 135 percent of the official poverty level) would have drug coverage fully subsidized, with no displacement of the private market by the additional government spending; and
Private health plans would have to compete directly for Medicare patients' dollars.
The principal difference between the commission majority's proposal and the lock box mechanisms backed by the Administration and some Members of Congress is that the former relies on the use of premium support payments to allow each Medicare recipient to choose the health plan most suited to their individual needs. (See Chart 3.)
Although the lock box proposals focus on how funds would be transferred between federal accounts--neither increasing revenue nor decreasing expenditures--the commission majority's plan would create a mechanism that actually reduces expenditures. By allowing individuals to choose their own health insurance plan to find the most beneficial package of services, the premium support feature would reduce the level of federal outlays that are needed to achieve equal or higher levels of health care. More than a mere paper shuffle, the commission majority's proposed premium-support accounts would maximize the effectiveness of Medicare's health care expenditures.
By building on the recommendations of the majority of the Bipartisan Commission chaired by Senator Breaux and Representative Thomas, Congress could improve access to high-quality care, including prescription drug coverage, for America's retirees while effectively addressing Medicare's financial problems. Indeed, as Dan Crippen, Director of the Congressional Budget Office, wrote to Senator Breaux after analyzing the preliminary premium support proposal, "Your proposal would foster greater competition among plans and greater choice for beneficiaries. We believe increased competition will reduce costs.... [T]he general direction of the proposal is clearly promising." 7
With premium support, Medicare patients would have an incentive to choose their plan of coverage wisely and reap the reward of premium savings by switching from less efficient to more efficient plans. This would reduce Medicare's costs by forcing health plans to compete on price and benefits; it would slow the growth in Medicare spending; and Medicare patients would not have to buy supplemental (Medigap) health plans to cover gaps in coverage.
Independent analyses of Medicare by the Congressional Budget Office 8 and the Office of the Actuary at the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) have concluded that real savings in Medicare could be achieved by moving to a premium support system like the FEHBP. For example, according to a 1999 analysis by the Office of the Actuary, Medicare savings from such an approach would pass $40 billion by 2006 and reach somewhere between $347 billion to $372 billion by 2009, resulting in an overall reduction in Medicare spending of between 11 percent and 12 percent through the year 2030. 9
Few disagree that the Medicare system is in financial trouble. Prospects of an explosion in the number of senior citizens in a Medicare population that will soon be twice the size of today's beneficiary group makes reforming the system more urgent. But President Clinton, Vice President Gore, and some Members of Congress continue to debate meaningless lock box plans that are little more than accounting gimmicks and will do little to solve Medicare's underlying problems.
Washington should concentrate instead on serious reform proposals, such as the one recommended by a majority of members on the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare. This approach would create a system modeled on the successful Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, which serves over 9 million federal workers and retirees and their families. In the FEHBP, health care costs are controlled more efficiently and effectively by the market forces of patient choice and competition. This approach would reduce costs and generate real savings in Medicare. Congress should stop wasting time with accounting gimmicks, needlessly worrying seniors by delaying reform.
Peter Sperry is formerly Grover M. Hermann Fellow in Federal Budgetary Affairs, and Robert E. Moffit, Ph.D., is Director of Domestic Policy Studies, at The Heritage Foundation.
1. David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States, Medicare and Budget Surpluses: GAO's Perspective on the President's Proposal , statement before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, 106th Cong., 1st Sess., GAO/T-AIMD/HEHS-99-133, March 10, 1999, p. 2.
2. The congressional "lock box" plan is set forth in H.R. 3859, the Social Security and Medicare Safe Deposit Box Act of 2000; see http://thomas.gov. The Vice President's plan may be found at http://www.algore2000.com/briefingroom/releases/pr_0706_IL_1.html .
3. The Medicare program has three parts: Part A finances hospital insurance (HI); Part B finances supplemental medical insurance, which covers outpatient services and physicians' fees; and Part C, the Medicare+Choice program that became the centerpiece of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, creates a highly regulated market of private, mostly managed care plans for seniors who wish to enroll in them. Part A provides premium-free coverage of part of the costs associated with certain hospital stays that have limited follow-up services, skilled nursing care services, and a limited number of home health visits (with deductibles and other limits). It is financed through a 2.9 percent payroll tax, shared by the employee and employer, that is deposited in the HI trust fund, which is currently operating with surplus revenues.
4. A description of the President's Medicare proposal is included in the U.S. General Accounting Office, Medicare Reform, Observations on the President's July 1999 Proposal , GAO/T-AIMD/HEHS-99-236, July 22, 1999.
6. The draft version of the report of the Bipartisan Commission was approved by 10 of the 17 members, a clear majority but one short of the number required to issue a formal report. A copy of the proposal may be found at http://thomas.loc.gov/medicare/fiscal.html . For additional analysis, see Stuart M. Butler, "Reorganizing the Medicare System to Ensure a Better Program for Seniors," Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 1294, June 14, 1999, at http://www.heritage.org/library/backgrounder/bg1294es.html.
7. Dan L. Crippen, Director, Congressional Budget Office, in a letter to The Honorable John B. Breaux, February 18, 1999, at http://www.cbo.gov/showdoc.cfm?index=1092&sequence=0&from=5 (July 25, 2000).
8. Congressional Budget Office, "A Preliminary Review of the Premium Support Model as a Foundation for Medicare Reform," February 9, 1999, attached to ibid.
9. Based on a February 23, 1999, analysis by HCFA's Office of the Actuary as cited by Senator John Breaux on February 24, 1999, at a meeting of the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare, at http://thomas.loc.gov/medicare/fiscal.html (July 21, 2000).


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Having spent almost a quarter of a century in Idalou, few things could entice Don Long to leave for a job somewhere else.
Friendship, however, appears to be one of those.
Long, who just completed his second season as the Wildcats' head football coach, resigned Friday to join the staff of longtime friend Ralph Mason as the defensive coordinator in Andrews.
"It was a very tough decision," said Long who was 18-5 in two seasons at Class 2A Idalou with a pair of district championships. "When you've been in a community as long as we have and have worked for the best people and great kids, it was a very tough decision to make.
"Sometimes God just opens doors for you and you don't know why they're open. But we just felt like this was the place we're supposed to be. That's kind of it."
Mason, however, knew who he wanted from the start and opened the doors himself for his good friend. Long said the two have known each other since they were in high school, Long at Muleshoe and Mason at Morton. And the two have crossed paths numerous times over the years when Mason was the offensive coordinator at Muleshoe.
Long, who spent 23 years at Idalou as assistant or head football coach, takes over a defense at Andrews that finished last in District 2-3A in yardage allowed (399 yards per game) and next to last in points allowed (320).
"When we went to the spread (at Muleshoe) several years ago, I'll tell you the toughest defense that we ever went up against was Don's defense, every time we played," said Mason, who took over the program last summer. "He's so sound and does an excellent job, and everybody knows that.
"I think he'll be able to bring stability to our defense. Don keeps things simple with the kids and will allow our kids to be able to play with a lot more confidence."
Another decision factor is Long's wife, Rhonda, will be on staff at Andrews as a school counselor, the same position she has held at Idalou. Both being such an integral part of the school's fabric made the decision that much tougher.
"The staff here is so good and so good to work with and all," Don Long said. "The staff, the administration, the kids made this tough place to leave. But we're looking forward to the move and excited about the move, and hopefully will be able to do good things."
There was no immediate word about a replacement for Long.
Not only did Long have success as a head coach, but was an integral part in making Idalou a perennial playoff contender, highlighted by the 2010 Class 2A Division II state championship. His Idalou defenses routinely were among the stingiest in the state in terms of yards and points surrendered.
But as far as a legacy left at Idalou, that's something that never crossed his mind.
"I just came in and worked hard every day," Long said. "That's all we did. I hope that I made the kids better, better citizens and better people. What I hope I've built is not the wins and losses, but just the relationships we've made."
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ATLANTA, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Federal health officials say flu vaccine is on its way to the United States, later than expected, but in time for the flu season.
Julie Gerberding, director of the Centers for Disease Control, blamed the shortfall on production problems at the vaccine's maker, the British pharmaceutical company Chiron, the Chicago Tribune reported. She said another 10 million doses should be shipped in the next month.
"We're sorry we have another frustrating year for some people," Gerberding said.
The newspaper said some experts believe demand is up sharply this year. Recent publicity about avian influenza's spread through Asia to Europe and the possibility of a deadly global pandemic if the virus mutates has raised public consciousness and fears about flu.
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Daniel Hopkins thinks you need to get out more. Especially if you think that Dallas is sans music scene. And if that is the case, well, we're not sure which internet-less, soundproof, white-walled room you've been living in, but it's time to escape the mundane and attend any Dallas venue – doesn't matter which one – because chances are it will be occupied by one of the hundreds of great bands North Texas has to offer. The score of Dallas plays a harmonious piece of a community that loves its local music scene. A myriad of talented artists such as Air Review, Seryn, Doug Burr, and Ishi gave melodious and memorable performances this year. If you think Austin is all about the music scene, it's time to give your eardrums a Dallas beat. As Denton native Sarah Jaffe asks, why would you go anywhere else?
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What does Callum mean?
Callum ▲ as a boys' name means "dove". Callum is a version of Calum (Scottish, Gaelic, Latin): form of Columba. Callum is also a form of Colum (Irish, Gaelic). See also Cal
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How popular is Callum?
Callum is an uncommonly occurring given name for men but a very prominent last name for all people (#41130 out of 150436, Top 27%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
Callum was first listed in 1995 and reached its apex position of #683 in the U.S. in the year 2015. (TOP BABY NAMES, 2015)
Which version is better?
Popular alternative forms of Callum (#683 FROM RECENT DATA) are Cal (#1257), Calum (#1920) and Colm. Usage of these forms of Callum is at its apex presently (AVERAGE #1465). Callum is the most trendy boy name in this compilation.
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By Jon Wiederhorn
Following a week of speculation that Slayer's co-founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman died May 2 of complications arising from a recluse spider bite, the official cause of death was announced today (Thursday, May 9) to be alcohol-related cirrhosis.
"We've just learned that the official cause of Jeff's death was alcohol-related cirrhosis," read a statement on Slayer's website. "While he had his health struggles over the years, including the recent necrotizing fasciitis infection that devastated his well-being, Jeff and those close to him were not aware of the true extent of his liver condition until the last days of his life."
Alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver is a disease in which healthy liver tissue is gradually replaced with scar tissue, which over time prevents the organ from functioning properly. According to WebMD, the scar tissue "blocks the flow of blood through the liver and slows the processing of nutrients, hormones, drugs, and naturally produced toxins. It also slows the production of proteins and other substances made by the liver."
Rather than dwell on the cause of Hanneman's death or the pain he suffered in the last two years of his life--which included numerous skin graft surgeries to combat damage caused by the flesh-eating infection he developed from a spider bite--Slayer are planning a celebration of Hanneman's life. The event will take place later this month. The guitarist's family, friends, and bandmates will be present, and the public will be invited to attend.
For now, the members of Slayer are dealing with their grief by remembering the fun they had over the years with Hanneman, posting memories on the band's website.
"I had so many great times with Jeff," said guitarist Kerry King. "In the early days when we were out on the road, he and I were the night owls, and we would stay up all night on the bus, just hanging out, talking, watching movies--World War II movies, horror movies, we watched Full Metal Jacket so many times, we could practically recite all of the dialogue."
Vocalist and bassist Tom Araya recalled the earliest days of Slayer and the band's diligent work ethic. "When we first formed, we used to rehearse all the time, religiously, 24/7," he said. "Jeff and I spent a lot of time hanging out together. He lived in my father's garage which was also our rehearsal space. I miss those early days."
King remembered what a war historian Hanneman was and how he knew everything about World War II. "His father served in that war, so when Slayer played Russia for the first time--I think it was 1998--Jeff and I went to one of Moscow's military museums," the guitarist said. "I'll never forget him walking around that place, looking at all of the tanks, weapons, and other exhibits. He was like a kid on Christmas morning. But that was Jeff's thing, he knew so much about WW II history, he could have taught it in school."
Araya said that when the band was in New York in 1988 recording South of Heaven, he and Hanneman looked so intimidating walking down the street that they couldn't get a cab to pull over for them in the rain. "We had to get to the studio--I think it was called Chung King, a real rundown place. So we left the hotel and decided to walk, but then it started raining," Araya posted. "We walked maybe five blocks, and it was raining so hard, we were totally soaked, so we decided to get a cab. Here we are, two dudes with long hair and leather jackets, absolutely soaked, thumbing to the studio. No one would stop. We had to walk the entire way."
In a recent post on his Facebook, drummer Dave Lombardo wrote: "Jeff was the guy that shaved his head and shared the music he was so inspired by. I enjoyed Dead Kennedys, Circle Jerks, Black Flag, and the Germs with him. My drumming was getting faster and Jeff was writing original songs with a Punk attitude. The fusion of Heavy Metal and Punk took over Slayer's early mediocre style; hence a new force was born. Thank you Jeff for your inspiring discovery of Punk rock that has continued to shape my personal drumming style."
"Jeff was a lifeline of Slayer," added Araya. "He wrote so many of the songs that the band will always be known for. He had a good heart. He was a good guy."


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March 27, 2013 BY Brendan Dunne
You already know what the Nike Eric Koston 2 is capable of thanks to that spot from the Nike SB team last week in which he eludes Segway cops, saves a baby, and more. So if that glowing endorsement of the sneaker isn't enough for you then we don't know what is. The next colorway we've got a look at is this, a muted mixture of wolf grey and gum medium brown with just a little bit of white accenting. See more angles on the Nike Eric Koston 2, which has an official release date of April 1st, and pick them up at little ahead of schedule from Flatspot if you so desire.
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Jean Pendziwol's No Dragons for Tea:
Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons)
Illustrated by Martine Gourbault
Children's books review by P.J. Rooks
Ages 3+ will probably enjoy this book.
Ages 8+ can probably read it themselves.
If you invite a dragon to tea, you should be very careful not to sprinkle any pepper around because, well, having a dragon sneeze across your pretty table of homemade biscuits and jam is more than just a social no-no or a possible health risk.
Germs? Bah! We're talking minor inferno here.
Oh dear. The embarrassed dragon covers his smoke-belching nose, but it's too late. The tablecloth and curtains are aflame, the smoke alarm is going off and yikes--it's really time to get the heck out of the house!
Maybe these annoying nasal flare-ups kill brain cells or something, but whatever his excuse, our poor dragon is not too bright. Luckily, though, he's hooked up with a sincere little pal who understands how things are supposed to be and doesn't mind providing instruction and correction for the less-informed.
Our well-trained hero knows exactly what to do--and what not to do--and puts her family's practiced plan into action. The dragon, on the other hand, does everything wrong.
"The room filled with smoke as I crawled on the floor
And started to make my way to the front door.
The dragon got scared and decided to hide,
But I knew when there's fire, we must get outside.
I grabbed his thick tail and with one mighty tug,
I pulled that big dragon from under the rug.
I crept down the hallway and said, 'Follow me,
I know the way out--we must meet by the tree.'
So Mom and the dragon and I all met there,
Then that silly old dragon went back for his bear!"
Perfect. From a parent's perspective, Pendziwol nabs it. In a fire, it is important to crawl, to get to the door, to have a set meeting place and never to hide or go back into the burning building.
There are some pretty scary fire safety for kids books out there, and one of the best things about No Dragons for Tea is that it isn't one of them,--but it does get the message out.
Pendziwol wraps her fire safety lesson in a fun story that kids will enjoy. It starts with a trip to the beach, is punctuated by emergency and ends with a tour of the fire truck.
Readers will walk away feeling more entertained than educated (feeling being the key word there) and in the back of the book is a short but info-packed fire safety rhyme and some tips for parents too.
(Is fire safety for kids only? Nuh-uh!)
An engaging story/rhyme, No Dragons for Tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons)is one of the best fire safety books out there.
Jean Pendziwol's other safety books are
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I have to admit, I have a really big soft spot for Patrick Swayze's 1989 flick "Road House". I mean, the dude ripped some guy's throat out with his bare hands! Whoa! Nowadays, you'd never be able to see something like "Road House" on the big screen.
Looks like MGM wants to change all that.
As they are wont to do, the folks at MGM have tapped yet another movie from their library for the remake bock — this time director Rowdy Herrington's "Road Houses". (I mean, the guy's name is Rowdy, and the movie is about a kung fu fightin' bouncer with a mullet. How can that not be a no-brainer?)
The Wrap says the remakingest studio of them all have tapped "Fast and Furious" director Rob Cohen to direct the remake. The original starred Swayze was Dalton, a mysterious bouncer who, ahem, bounces from town to town, bar to bar, dispensing frontier justice to rowdy drunks one ass kicking at a time. It co-starred Sam Elliott as Dalton's mentor, and Ben Gazzara as the bad guy, with blonde Goddess Kelly Lynch playing the love interest.
The film spun a pseudo sequel in 2006 in "Road House 2: Last Call", which went direct to video. See what I mean? Movies like "Road House" would never see the dark room of a theater these days. Even the original wouldn't have made it. Ah, the glory '80s.
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ION Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against WesternGeco
Jun 22, 2009, 08:00 ET from ION Geophysical Corporation
ION filed the lawsuit after attempts to negotiate a licensing arrangement with WesternGeco were unsuccessful and WesternGeco filed a preemptive lawsuit against ION, claiming that ION infringed several patents that were issued to WesternGeco after ION's '992 patent was issued. In response to the lawsuit filed by WesternGeco, ION has asked the court to declare that the WesternGeco patents are not infringed and are invalid. ION is also asserting that the lawsuit against it by WesternGeco is an illegal attempt to restrict competition in the market for marine seismic surveys performed using laterally steerable streamers. Based on ION's review of the lawsuit and the patents at issue, ION believes that the claims brought by WesternGeco are without merit and intends to defend the claims against it vigorously.
ION's '992 patent was filed in 1995 and issued in 2003 after years of development efforts by ION and its predecessors.
As for the claims brought by WesternGeco, we strongly believe that none of our products infringe their patents and that we can provide customers with access to all of our products and technology without being in conflict with any validly issued patents of other parties, including those of WesternGeco. We believe that WesternGeco's attempt to control the market through threats against our customers and legal action against ION is a validation of the success and promise of ION's product line. I would encourage any customer with concerns about the claims brought against ION to contact their ION sales representative to learn more information."
About ION
ION is a leading provider of geophysical technology, services, and solutions for the global oil & gas industry. ION's offerings allow E&P operators to obtain higher resolution images of the subsurface to reduce the risk of exploration and reservoir development, and enable seismic contractors to acquire geophysical data more efficiently. Additional information about ION is available at www.iongeo.com.
Contacts ION (Investor relations) Chief Financial Officer Brian Hanson, +1 281.879.3672
The information included herein contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements include statements concerning outcome of litigation, which is inherently unpredictable. Actual results may vary materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements reflect numerous assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the outcome of the litigation. Additional risk factors, which could affect actual results, are disclosed by the Company from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
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Student gives time, love to teenNov. 12, 1999
By DAVID IRVIN
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For an underprivileged child to have a caring friend and role model can mean everything. It can mean hope for a brighter future.
Stephen Hemphill, an Austin senior, has understood this truth for a long time. He said he was determined to help others by participating in the Big Brother program when he got older.
'I've always known about the program. I said to myself, 'I want to do that when I'm in college.''
It was Hemphill's determination to help others that brought him to Justin Jordan. It was Jordan's willingness to be a friend that has made their relationship last.
'I got along with Stephen from the start. We had a couple of things in common,' Jordan said. 'He's just like a big brother.'
Helping at school
Jordan, who is 13 years old, is undergoing a lot of adolescent stress and academic trials, said his mother, Viola Jordan. The presence of a mentor figure in Justin's life can help ease these pressures, especially since Justin's older brother left home recently.
'He is going through a lot of emotional changes,' Viola Jordan said. 'Stephen has a good positive outlook on life for Justin to look up to.'
Viola Jordan suggested the program to her son after she realized she could not fulfill the brotherly figure Justin needed in his life.
'I told Justin, 'You need someone to talk to about things that I can't talk to you about. You need a young male figure in your life,'' she said. 'It gives him someone he can confide in about problems.'
Viola Jordan said her son's relationship with Hemphill has already yielded positive results.
She cited his improvement in school and his calmer demeanor as proof.
'Justin still has some other situations, but he doesn't get upset as much anymore,' Viola Jordan said. 'Between the stress of the teen years and other pressures, Justin has a lot to be upset about.
'He is a strong kid and his schoolwork is better. He is more cheerful and outgoing these days. He is really happy when he and Stephen get to go out.'
Justin said he agrees that his work is better. He said he is most happy that he has a new friend, though.
'It has helped me get back on track,' Justin Jordan said. 'My math work has improved.'
Hemphill was quite impressed with the program's selection process. He said not only are the big brothers carefully selected, but the little brothers are as well.
'To get in the program you have to go in and apply. You have to be accepted into the program and they check your references. It is a series of verifications and interviews, ' Hemphill said.
Because of the extensive interviewing period, Hemphill said the kids are much more open to being helped.
'The kids in the program are really good. I was a little nervous at first because I've done work with underprivileged kids in the past and sometimes it can be tough. Sometimes the students don't want to be helped,' Hemphill said. 'In this program, all of the kids go through and interviewing and screening process, too.'
Spending time
Justin Jordan and Hemphill have spent time together at various activities since they were matched in the early summer of this year.
'I go to his football games,' Hemphill said. 'We've been to the Baylor football games, to bowling, to the movies, to the park and to ride go-karts.'
Viola Jordan said Hemphill builds trust and assurance when he attends her son's football games.
'Stephen goes to his football games. Justin can depend on Stephen,' Viola said. 'Justin can look up into the stands at his football games and see that Stephen cares.'
For Hemphill, the program not only allows him to reach out to others, but it also provides a good friend.
'I don't think of it as if I'm just helping Justin,' Hemphill said. 'I've learned how important being a friend is. We are truly friends, and that is the greatest thing. I've learned friends can be all ages. Justin is a great friend.'
A success story in progress, Justin Jordan makes greater and greater strides toward excellence in every aspect of his life, his mother said.
'I've seen Justin acting differently,' Viola Jordan said. 'He has something to look forward to.'
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I like travelling and meeting new people so this website is obviously perfect for me :)
Unfortunately I can't offer a free couch nowadays as I live in a dormitory, but it would be lovely to meet up with others, exploring Vienna and the close areas :)
I am really into music. Every type, especially jazz. I like singing too, though I do it mostly under the shower ;)
But I also like searching for new and new places in the downtown and find unique stores, bars and pubs.
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An analysis of the efficiency of public spending and national policies in the area of R&D
Improving the quality of public finances is a major challenge for European policy makers. The economic crisis has increased budgetary pressures and accentuated the tension between the need to sustain public spending aimed at raising the EU growth potential and the increased scarcity of public resources. Rising the efficiency and effectiveness of public spending in growth-enhancing areas such as education, R&D and innovation has become, therefore, even more important. This paper reviews the innovation performance of the different EU Member States and provides estimates of the relative efficiency of their R&D spending. In doing so, it aims at moving the policy discussion from mere volume-based policy targets towards a better assessment of the quality and effects of public R&D spending. The main contribution of this paper is therefore the identification of both (1) a suitable methodology for the evaluation of efficiency levels across Member States and (2) structural and policy determinants which may contribute to raise efficiency levels of R&D spending across countries and over time. Results indicate that there exist large cross-country differences in terms of measured efficiency, which is an indication that in many Member States there remains a significant potential for further improvement. Currently, there appears to be a divide in efficiency levels between old and new Member States. However, there is some evidence that the new Member States are catching up. The estimated efficiency scores indicate that all EU Member States have improved their efficiency levels over time. There is evidence that the efficiency of R&D spending is higher in countries with a strong knowledge base which, in turn, implies that increases in R&D spending do not necessarily lead to reductions in efficiency levels. Other factors that positively affect efficiency levels include the high-tech specialisation of the economy, the level of investment in education, the employment share in science and technology, and the degree of protection of intellectual property rights. Finally, a R&D tax treatment more oriented towards fiscal incentives rather than direct subsidies appears to have a positive effect on the efficiency level of R&D spending across EU Member States. This work is based on both a quantitative measurement of efficiency levels and a qualitative analysis of the policy instruments used in the Member States to promote R&D efficiency and effectiveness. Efficiency scores are calculated by means of the Stochastic Frontier Analysis for a set of input and output indicators in order to overcome the limitations associated with each individual indicator. A complementary survey of national governments highlights some further policy instruments that could contribute to increase the efficiency of R&D and innovation policies, in particular at the national level. The results of the survey argue in favour of adopting a systemic approach to R&D, education and innovation policies, including three main elements: (i) adapting educational programmes and the research infrastructure to the needs of science and industry; (ii) making a sustained commitment to knowledge investment by adopting medium-term funding programmes; and (iii) evaluating existing R&D programmes in order to determine which policy tools are the most effective and in which areas R&D investments offer the highest returns. More recently, Member States have introduced R&D spending measures specifically targeted to deal with the consequences of the economic crisis. A closer look at these measures reveals that Member States consider direct grants and offers of tax relief as appropriate instruments to counteract the effects of the crisis. It should be clear that such policy measures should be tailored to the specific needs and strengths of every Member State.
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Geographical structure : Carpathians > Eastern Carpathians
Muntii Rodnei ( Rodnei Mountains , Rodna ) is second ( after Muntii Bucegi ) highest mountain range in the Eastern Carpathian Range ( Carpatii Orientali ). The highest peak is Pietrosul (2303m) and is located on the ridge leading to the north from the main ridge. The range is located in the North Romania, close to the Ukrainian border. Main ridge is situated in the east-west direction and is about 60km long. It can be crossed in 4-5 days. Main ridge constitutes part of the border of two Romanian administrative units : Maramures and Bistrita-Nasaud.
In the east Rodna is separated from Muntii Tibles by the Pasul Setref (818m) pass, in the west from Muntii Suhardului by Pasul Rotunda (1271m) pass and in the northeast from Maramures by Pasul Prislop (1416m) pass. The south border is valley of Somesul Mare, which separates Rodna from Muntii Birgau, southwest border is valley of Salauta river and north border valley of Viseu river.
There are 36 small mountain lakes. In the southern part of the mountains is deepest Romanian cave - Pestera Tausoarelor (461m).
As in all Carpathian range you should be prepared to meet brown bear in these mountains.
Getting There
Local possibilities are covered first, then how to get to the area.
Main starting points for the routes are :
a. Vatra Dornei - if you want to cross mountains from the east, starting with the Suhard mountain range and then crossing Rodna.
b. Rodna - if you want to cross just the Rodna from the east.
c. Romuli or Dealu Stefanitei - if you want to cross the mountains from the west.
d. Borsa - if you want to get directly to the Pietrosul summit and eventually continue to the east by the main ridge.
e. Salva - important railroad node in the southwestern corner of the mountains. Not great starting point for crossing main ridge, but if you like trips in areas with virtually no tourists it may be it.
Local train connections are covered further below.
Roads connect these cities :
a. Salva - Borsa
b. Borsa - Cirlibaba ( through Prislop Pass )
c. Cirlibaba - Vatra Dornei
d. Cirlibaba - Rodna ( through Rotunda Pass )
e. Rodna - Salva
There is also road leading from Vatra Dornei to Ilva Mica village ( on the Rodna - Salva road ).
Other local centers that may be used as starting point are covered in the Local Centers section.
Sometimes it is "necessary" ( you're in a hurry, or you just descended the mountains and do not want to go 20km to the nearest city ) to do some hitchhiking. Romanian truck drivers will often take you ( if empty ) to the nearest station, but they often expect some payment, sometimes it is part of the initial deal, sometimes they won't tell you, but you are expected to pay something. Of course you may encounter someone who will take you for free.
How to get to the general area :
1. Plane
International airport is in the Romanian capital Bucuresti.
Train is definitely best option for travelling in Romania for smaller groups. It is quite cheap, reliable and the railroad "net" is quite extensive. Conditions in the trains differ greatly, but are always bearable.
Romanian railways site is here.
Unless you are coming from Ukraina you should get to the Salva railway station. From there you can choose 3 different ways :
a. To Vatra Dornei
b. To Rodna
c. In the direction Viseu de Sus
- you can leave the train in Romuli or Dealu Stefanitei or
- continue to Viseu de Sus and get on the train to Borsa.
Timetables are here
a. Your own bus - great for big groups, but there always should be someone staying with the bus (probably driver, so he can wait for the group at the end of the route). Directions are in the car part below.
b. Public bus transportation - not much is known about it, except the timetables (if they even exist) are not reliable.
Problem with travelling by car is that you may not found it where you left it.
a. From Ukraina - Take the road from Cernovcy to the Suceava. There take the road through Gura Humorului and Vama and continue to the Cirlibaba.
b. From Bucuresti - Take the way to Ploesti, then through Brasov, Tirgu Mures, Bistrita to Nasaud. From there it is few km to Salva.
c. From Hungary - Cross the border in Artand-Bors. Get to Oradea and through Cluj-Napoca, Dej, Beclean to Nasaud. Salva is close.
Northern slopes and side-ridges are short and steep, southern ones are long and quite deserted. That is why main ridge is better approached from the north. Pietrosul the highest peak of Rodnei mountains was once considered the highest peak of Eastern Carpathians, but since the Bucegi range was included in the Eastern Carpathian range its highest peak Omul (2507m) is now higher. Mountains shape was formed by ice age glaciers and there are many lakes in the range with such origin. Most rivers belong to Tisza water system, only few streams in the north-eastern part of the mountains belong to Siret water system.
Lakes :
Lala Mare (1815m) is the biggest one with area 0.56ha and 1.6m deep. Some of the others are Lala Mica, Iezer, Cailor, Taurile Buhaescului. The deepest one, nearly 6m deep, is one of the Taurile Buhaescului lakes.
Some cave systems can be found in the area including deepest Romanian cave Pestera Tausoarelor ( 461m deep and 16km long ). Others include Jgheabul Lui Zalion ( 303m deep and 4.5km long ), Grota Zinelor ( 112m deep and 4.3km long ), Cobasel Cave ( 30m deep and 570m long ), Iza Cave ( 2.4km long ) and Schneider Cave ( 490m long ).
Rodna mountains consist mainly of crystalline and metamorphic rocks. There are few places where you can find limestone and sandstone formations.
There are few waterfalls that are becoming tourist attractions : Cascada Cailor ( 80m ), Cascada Buhaescu Mare ( 20m ), Cascada Puzdra ( 20m ) and Cascada Verde ( 20m ). Mountains are rich in mineral water sources, mostly in the southern part. Rivers Bistrita and Viseu rise near the Pasul Prislop pass.
The vegetation in the higher parts are mostly pastures, rocky terrain and small alpine bushes, between 1600-1950m we can find dwart birches, cembra pines, larch trees, mountain pines and blackberry. Above 1200m grows spruce and between 800-1300m beeches. In the lower parts woods are oaken. In several areas woods are heavily lumbered. Mostly in the woods in lower parts you can meet bear, wolf, fox and also lynx. Chamois ( extinct and introduced back ) and marmot ( acclimatised in 1973 ) can be found in the Pietrosul Reserve. Other animals you can find here : red deer, wild boars, pinemartens and beechmartens. Birds include hawk, buzzard, sparrowhawk, goldeneagle and peregrine falcon. In the rivers and streams are common and rainbow trouts. Also adder is quite common there.
Nine highest peaks :
1. Vf.Pietrosul 2303m
2. Vf.Ineu 2279m
3. Vf.Rebra 2268m
4. Vf.Ineut 2222m
5. Vf.Grohotu 2203m
6. Vf.Puzdrelor 2189m
7. Vf.Laptelui Mare 2172m
8. Vf.Gargalau 2159m
9. Vf.Omului 2134m
Trails Marking
These rules aplly to all Romanian mountains.
Marks are combinations of 4 shapes and 3 colors, so 12 different marks are in use.
Shapes are :
- band ( stripe )
- dot
- cross
- triangle
- red
- blue
- yellow
Main ridge mark is always the same in the whole range, and in most mountain ranges it is red stripe mark.
Main Ridge
Romanian mountains are often written with Vf. in front of the name, Vf. is short of Virf(ul) (=summit). I will mostly use this notation.
There will be main ridge route in the routes section, so this section will be rearranged then.
Important points on the main ridge beginning from the west :
Pasul Setref (818) - pass
Vf.Posiusiu (1125)
Vf.Capu Muntelui (1194)
La Jgheaburi - camping place, some water ( probably not the best idea because of many cows all around )
Pasul Pietrii (1196) - pass, camping place
Saua Batrinei - saddle
Tarnita Batrinei (1735) - saddle, camping site
Vf.Gropilor (2063)
Vf.Buhaescu Mare (2119) - side-ridge leading to Pietrosul
Tarnita La Cruce (1985) - saddle, water source
Vf.Obirsia-Rebri (2052)
Saua Obirsia-Rebri - saddle
Vf.Cormaia (2033)
Vf.Repede (2074)
Saua Intre-Izvoare - camping site, saddle, great spring
Tarnita Negoieselor - saddle
Tarnita Birsanului (1970) - saddle
Saua Puzdrelor - saddle
Saua Laptelui - saddle
Vf.Galatului (2048)
Saua Galatului (1882) - saddle, water
Saua Gargalau (1907) - saddle
Vf.Gargalau (2159)
Vf.Claii (2121)
Vf.Omului (2134)
Saua Cisa (1950) - saddle
Vf.Cisa (2036)
Tarnita lui Putredu (1960) - saddle
Vf.Coasta Neteda (2060)
Saua Putreda - saddle
Saua Ineului (2223) - saddle
Vf.Ineu (2279) - second highest peak of Rodna
Saua cu Lac (2140) - saddle
Saua Ineutului - saddle, water below
Vf.Ineut (2222)
Saua Gajei (1721) - saddle
Vf.Nichitas (1451)
Pasul Rotunda (1271) - pass
Red Tape
There are no fees, but Rodnei mountains are part of Rodnei National Park ( 46399ha ). There are also some other reservations. Specifically Pietrosul area is in the
UNESCO network of world biosphere reserves. Pietrosul Reserve was established in 1932 and currently protects an area of 3300ha. Other reservations are Valea Cormaia ( Cormaia valley ), Rezervatia Piatra Rea, Rezervatia Bila Lala, Rotunda Preluci, Izvoarele Mihaiesei.
Special permits are needed for visiting cave systems located in the mountains. There are no seasonal closures.
Be sure not to leave any trash behind. Rodna is in much better shape than lets say Fagaras mountains in that regard, it would be nice if it stayed that way.
When To Climb
It is possible to climb the mountains all the year, but the winters are quite harsh and it is quite distant region so rescue may not be possible in short time. Another problem is that cellphone network do not cover the area well.
The best time for travelling is late summer and early autumn.
June is the most rainy month. In the winter on the steeper slopes there is danger of avalanches.
There are plenty of accommodation possibilities in the valleys, but nearly none on the ridge, so for crossing the main ridge tent could be useful.
Since the Rodna National Park was created free camping is permitted only in :
- La Jgheabouri
- Pasul Pietrii
- Tarnita Batrinei
- near Meteo Station below Pietrosul
- in the Intre-Izvoare saddle
- between Galati saddle and Gargalau saddle
- near Lala Mica lake
- near Cascada Cailor
Here are some accommodations in the mountains, the remaining possibilities are in the Local Centers section below :
1. Refugiul Salvamont Curatel (1510m) , capacity 15
Refuge located in the Curatel saddle. You can get there from Cabana Valea Vinului or Rodna town.
Access to main ridge - by blue dot trail : Saua Curatel (1510) - Saua cu Lac (2140).
2.Cabana Farmecul Padurii (610m) 70 beds , phone : 0263/370323
Hut north of Singeorz-Bai, accessible by road from that town.
Access to main ridge - by marked and not marked trails :
- red triangle : Cabana Formacul Padurii (610) - Vf.Cormaia (2033)
Following Cormaia creek.
- not marked : Cabana Formacul Padurii (610) - Muntele Cucului (1683) - Nedeia Taranului (1857) - Vf.Laptelui (1931) - Mires (1753) - Vf.Nedeia-Straja (1851) - Saua Intre-Izvoare
Follows the south-directed side-ridge above the hut.
3. Puzdrele Hut (1540m)
On the northern slopes of the main ridge. Not working anymore. You can camp here.
You can get there from Turistic center Borsa.
Access to the main ridge - by marked trails :
- by blue dot to Saua Laptelui
- by blue triangle to Saua Galatului (1882) : 2.5h
4. Cabana Valea Secii (630m) 24 beds, phone : 0263/372270
Hut located in the Anies valley, working only in the summer and accessible from Anies town.
Acccess to main ridge - by marked trails :
- blue cross : Cabana Valea Secii (630) - Intre Aniese - Intre Izvoare - Saua Gargalau (1907)
At Intre Izvoare there is a crosspoint with yellow band trail and at Intre Aniese with yellow cross trail ( see below ).
- yellow band : Intre Izvoare - Saua Puzdrelor
- yellow cross : Intre Aniese - Saua Intre-Izvoare
5. Valea Blaznei (1240m)
Consists of two huts and some other buildings. Accessible by car from Sant.
Accommodation :
- Cabana Diana - 30 beds, camping site, phone : 0745/821946
- Cabana Corbu - 40 beds
Access to main ridge - by blue cross trail : Valea Blaznei (1240) - Vf.Cobasel (1835) - Vf.Rosu (2113) - Vf.Ineut (2222) - Saua Ineutului
6. Cabana Valea Vinului (700m) 57 beds , phone : 0263/377421
Hut located in the village Valea Vinului. Working only in summer. It may not be there anymore, since we saw many burnt buildings there
in 2004 summer. You can get there from Rodna.
a. Access to Salvamont Curatel refuge - by red triangle trail : Cabana Valea Vinului(700) - Saua Curatel with refuge (1510)
b. Access to main ridge - by blue triangle trail : Cabana Valea Vinului (700) - Tarnita lui Putredu (1960) : 4-5h
Local Centers
In this section are concentrated informations about inhabited places in the area that are easily accessible by train or car.
These places are located like this :
West - between Salva and Viseu de Sus ( train, road ) : Cosbuc, Telciu, Romuli, Dealu Stefanitei, Pasul Setref ( just road ), Sacel
North ( west part ) - between Viseu de Sus and Borsa ( train, road ) : Moisei
North ( east part ) - between Borsa and Cirlibaba ( road ) : Statiunea Borsa, Pasul Prislop, Gura Lalei
East - between Cirlibaba and Rodna ( road ) : Pasul Rotunda, Sant
South - between Rodna ( train, road ) : Anies, Maieru, Singeorz-Bai, Rebrisoara
Here is more detailed description of these places including accomodation possibilities and routes leading to the mountains ( If not mentioned otherwise train station is present ) :
1. Anies (497m)
Village between Maieru and Rodna.
Access to Cabana Valea Secii - by blue cross trail : Anies (497) - Cabana Valea Secii (630)
2. Borsa (665m)
Town north of the mountains in the Viseu river valley.
Acomodation :
- Hotel Iezer - 64 beds, phone : 0262/343430
- Hotel Perla Maramuresului - 54 beds, phone : 0262/342539
Access to main ridge - by blue band trail :
Borsa (665) - Meteo Station (1760) - Lake Iezer (1786) - Curmatura Pietrosului - Vf.Rebra (2268) - Curmatura Buhaescului (2073) - Vf.Buhaescu Mare (2119)
Takes about 7-8h and you can get to the highest peak of Rodna Mountains by a short detour from Curmatura Pietrosului ( also marked by blue band ).
3. Cirlibaba
Town in the north-eastern corner of the mountains.
4. Cosbuc (349m)
Town in the south-western corner of the mountains. Only not marked routes to some local hills.
5. Dealu Stefanitei (680m)
Small village and probably the best starting point for crossing the whole main ridge from the west.
Access to main ridge :
- To Pasul Setref (818) - 1h by the main road, not marked.
- To La Jgheaburi - by blue triangle, 3-4h.
6. Gura Lalei (1015m)
Few houses and supposedly bus stop ( no train ).
Access to main ridge - by blue dot trail : Gura Lalei (1015) - Lake Lala Mare (1815) - Saua Ineutului : 5h
7. Maieru (449m)
Town between Anies and Singeorz-Bai. No marked routes, just some local trails to nearby mountains.
8. Moisei (581m)
Small town with road connection to Pasul Pietrii.
Accommodation :
Motel Capra Neagra - 6 beds, phone : 0262/347115
9. Pasul Prislop (1416m)
Mountain pass that divides Maramures mountains and Rodna mountains. There is no train access, only bus.
Accommodation :
- Motel Popas Prislop - 16 beds, phone : 0744/934687
- Cabana Alpin - 6 beds, summer only, camping site, phone : 0262/342425
- Cabana Hanu Prislop
Access to main ridge - by partially marked trail :
Pasul Prislop (1416) - Poiana Stiol (1572) - Saua Gargalau (1907)
Takes about 2h and from Poiana Stiol to Saua Gargalau it is blue band trail.
10. Pasul Rotunda (1271m)
Mountain pass that divides Suhard range and Rodna mountains. This is east end of main Rodna ridge. Supposedly bus stop ( no train ).
Accommodation :
Cabana Rotunda - 10 beds, camping site, phone : 0263/372502
11. Pasul Setref (818m)
Mountain pass that divides Tibles mountains and Rodna mountains. This is west end of main Rodna ridge. No bus or train, but it is only about 1h by foot from Dealu Stefanitei.
Accommodation :
Hanul lui Patru - 15 beds, camping site, phone : 0262/310476
12. Rebrisoara (328m)
Small village far to the south from the main ridge. Wooden church from XVII century.
Access to main ridge - by blue triangle trail :
Rebrisoara (328) - Rebra village - Parva village - Vf.Obirsia-Rebri (2052)
Very long route takes about 14h. Follows all the way Rebra river ( except for the final part ).
13. Rodna (525m)
Small town. End station of Salva - Ilva Mica - Rodna railway. Has a museum and ruins of the church from XIII century.
a. Access to Cabana Valea Vinului - by red triangle trail : Rodna (525) - Valea Vinului (700) : 1.5h
b. Access to Salvamont Curatel refuge - by blue dot trail : Rodna (525) - Vf.Lazului (1001) - Saua Curatel with refuge (1510) : 5h
14. Romuli (575m)
Small town. Good starting point for crossing main ridge from the west, because, altough you miss the first part of the ridge, that
part is sometimes poorly marked so many choose to start at Romuli and head for Vf.Batrina.
Access to main ridge - by red triangle trail :
Romuli (575) - Zavoaiele Borcutului (930) - Vf.Batrina (1710) - Saua Batrinei
Takes about 5.5-6h. There is mineral water source at Zavoaiele Borcutului.
15. Sacel
Town in the north-western corner of the mountains.
16. Salva
Very important railroad node in the southwestern corner of the mountains.
17. Sant (595m)
Very nice town, but only bus available.
Access to Valea Blaznei - by blue cross trail :
Sant (595) - Valea Blaznei (1240)
Takes about 2.5h of not too pleasant walk, but it is possible to get there by car.
18. Singeorz-Bai (435m)
Medium town with spa resort.
Accommodation :
- Hotel Hebe - phone : 0263/370228
- Hotel Somesul - phone : 0263/370079
Access to Cabana Farmecul Padurii - by red triangle trail :
Cormaia (450) - Cabana Farmecul Padurii (610) : 2h
This trail does not start in the town itself, but from Cormaia station, one train stop in the Rodna town direction from the Singeorz-Bai.
19. Statiunea Borsa (Turistic center Borsa) (845m)
Turistic center with hotel, campsite and cablecar. There is no train access, only bus.
Accommodation :
- Hotel Cascada - 128 beds
- Hotel Cerbul - 62 beds, phone 0262/344199
- Hotel Stibina - 170 beds
- Pensiunea turistica Ursul - 26 beds, phone : 0262/343270
- Pensiunea turistica Calin - 10 beds, phone : 0262/344262
a. Access to Puzdrele hut - by blue dot trail : T.c. Borsa (845) - Buza Muntelui (1663) - Puzdrele hut (1540) : 3h
b. Access to main ridge - by marked trails :
- blue band : T.c. Borsa (845) - Poiana Stiol (1572) - Saua Gargalau (1907)
Takes about 5.5h, but you can use cablecar to shorten that time.
- red triangle : T.c. Borsa (845) - Poiana Stiol (1572)
Takes about 4h. It ends on Poiana Stiol so you have to take blue band trail from there. About an hour before Poiana Stiol there is a detour to Cascada Cailor ( Cailor Waterfall ).
20. Telciu (379m)
Small town and access point ( by not marked roads ) to the Tausoarelor cave.
Accommodation :
Motel Trei Stejari - 7 beds, phone : 0263/369372
21. Viseu de Sus
Railroad node in the north. The railway to Borsa begins here.
Winter Informations
Main center of winter sports is Statiunea Borsa ( Touristic Center Borsa ) with several ski tracks of different height difference ( up to 500m ). Good skiing opportunities are usually between December and April. There are few places where skiing is possible until June.
Mountain Conditions
Average precipitation is about 1200-1400mm/year in higher parts of the mountains and 750-800mm/year at the foot of the mountains. Average yearly temperatures are 1.3 C on 2300m and around 6-7 C on southern slopes and in the villages at the bottom of the mountains.
First snow can be expected in September or beginning of October. There are 160-200 snowy days in a year.
Weather forecast is only in Romanian.
Mountain Rescue (SALVAMONT) contact is :
Consiliul Judetean Bistrita - Nasaud
Serviciul Public SALVAMONT
Phone : 0263/215503
Fax : 0263/214750
Salvamont Bistrita-Nasaud WWW
Mountain Rescue
Salvamont Rodna - southern part, phone : 0263/377090 or 0740/652854
Salvamont Borsa - northern part, phone : 0262/342322
Salvamont Nasaud - western part, phone : 0740/651941
National Salvamont phone : 0-SALVAMONT (0725-826668)
Maps & Books
Maps :
1. This is one of the few maps for sale, and the best one I saw :
Muntii Rodnei ( Rodnei Mountains , Radnai-havasok ) 1:50000 by DIMAP
It has informations in Romanian, Hungarian, English and German.
It can be ordered here : Dutch and Romanian page.
2. Interactive digital map
Books :
Here will be posted books that are available only locally and hard to come by, but still woth mentioning :
Info about national number for Salvamont thanks to cronos
External Links
- Salvamont page about Muntii Rodnei
Salvamont ( Romanian Mountain Rescue ) page about Muntii Rodnei. Unfortunately only in Romanian , but you still can find out some interesting info : weather , GPS , photos ...
- Muntii Rodnei info
General informations on Muntii Rodnei
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