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WASHINGTON (AP) — A sampling of inaugural addresses remembered for speaking eloquently to their historical moment:
George Washington, who began the tradition of the inaugural address in 1789:
"The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered, perhaps, as deeply, as finally, staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people."
Thomas Jefferson, 1801, after a divisive election tested the young democracy:
"Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. We have called by different names brethren of the same principle. We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists."
Abraham Lincoln, 1861, struggling to hold the United States together:
"Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature."
Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1933, bracing a nation devastated by the Great Depression:
"Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance."
John F. Kennedy, 1961, grasping the generational torch in a speech flush with memorable lines:
"And so, my fellow Americans: Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: Ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man."
Ronald Reagan, 1981, recasting Washington's role:
"In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem."
Abraham Lincoln, 1865, on reuniting the Civil War-torn nation:
"With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations."
Woodrow Wilson, 1917, readying reluctant Americans to join World War I:
"We are provincials no longer. The tragic events of the thirty months of vital turmoil through which we have just passed have made us citizens of the world. There can be no turning back."
Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1937, as the Depression dragged on:
"Here is the challenge to our democracy: In this nation I see tens of millions of its citizens — a substantial part of its whole population — who at this very moment are denied the greater part of what the very lowest standards of today call the necessities of life. ... I see one-third of a nation ill-housed, ill-clad, ill-nourished."
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Capps Glacier forms the northern boundary of a current mapping effort in the Tyonek area, western Cook Inlet, by the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. Capps Glacier and its tributary glaciers drain the northern flank of Mount Spurr, an active volcano. Arcuate morainal belts and associated outwash alluvium were deposited by Holocene advances of the glacier.
Gordon Seitz (USGS), Tom Richardson (Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys) and David Schwartz (USGS) engaged in a paleoseismic trench study in the Chistochina Glacier area to identify and study evidence for past earthquakes along the Denali fault.
Quartz Lake, March 2010
Ben Gaglioti and Mat Wooller getting ready to drop the hammer core into the sediment.
Sean Brennan cleaning the Livingstone with David Klein in the background.
Everybody is working. From left to right: David Klein, Sean Brennan, Ben Gaglioti, and Nancy Bigelow.
Contract geologist Dick Reger stands at the base of thick deposits of glacioestuarine sediments exposed in coastal bluffs near Granite Point, western Cook Inlet. The glacial and glacioestuarine deposits preserved in this coastal lowland are believed to date from late in the Naptowne glaciation (last major glaciation) and from the Holocene. New geologic investigations and mapping carried out by Dick and the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys in 2009 and 2010 will be an important contribution to understanding of the Quaternary history of western Cook Inlet.
Ground cracks and associated downslope mass movement developed on Holocene lateral moraine of the west fork of the Chistochina Glacier as a result of the 340-km-long magnitude 7.9 Denali fault earthquake on November 3, 2002. This event was associated with more than 5 m of right-lateral offset, causing significant damage to transportation corridors and many communities, as well as impacting the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
Above photos and captions by De Anne Stevens
Core haul from day 2. In the end, we had 8 drives, with about 6.5 m of core.
David Klein is the project motivator and facilitator; we spend three very comfortable nights at his cabin.
Above photos and captions by Nancy Bigelow

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Miranda Lambert's new album is called Platinum. Lambert has become one of the best-selling artists in country music, and one of the most critically acclaimed. Rock critic Ken Tucker says her new album continues Lambert's ongoing project to create songs about women who are complex, fun-loving, and assertive.
This is FRESH AIR. Best-selling and award-winning country music artist Miranda Lambert has a new album called "Platinum." Rock critic Ken Tucker says the new album continues Lambert's mission to create songs about women who are complex, fun-loving and assertive.
MIRANDA LAMBERT: (Singing) Imagine a fighter with a centerfold face, comes from a long line of blue collars and lace, with a grip like reins to a steed and kisses for days. And imagine a winner holding pink champagne, who still loves her daddy, but changes her name. An overachiever, even she don't believe her own fame.
KEN TUCKER: Miranda Lambert leads off her enormously entertaining album "Platinum" with that song, "Girls." It's a mini-manifesto of country feminism, nicely complicated by Lambert's cheerful acknowledgment that making a blanket statement about all women is a fool's game. And Miranda is no fool. She began her career opining about everything from domestic violence to smoking and drinking. Now, a superstar at the center of her industry, she's - well, she's devising new ways to sing about smoking and drinking.
LAMBERT: (Singing) It was one of those times when a real good time felt like a long time ago. It was one of those fires that burned all night and make your blue jeans smell like smoke. Hangin' with friends, going again, start upbringing, smokin' and drinkin'. It was one of those girls and one of those guys who didn't know quite what to do. We were going along with what was going on saying, I think I love you. And I think about us now, every time that I go out smokin' and drinkin'. Smokin' and drinkin' on a weekend, like we did back in the day.
TUCKER: Miranda Lambert is joined on that song by another mega-selling country act, "Little Big Town," for a ballad with a distinctly nostalgic air. Some of the pleasing tension in Lambert's music increasingly arises from the disparity between the working-class Texas upbringing she's left behind for top-tier country music fame.
She doesn't waste our time with false piety for the confinements of small-town life or with complaints about life at the top. Instead, she's found ways to dramatize that disparity with vivid details that can be poignant, or, in the case of the title song, rife with puns and self parody.
LAMBERT: (Singing) My disposition permeates the room when I walk in a place. I'm sorry. By calculation, I'm way too much. Pretentiously, I bitch a buck. But you bought it. I can't exceed my reputation. A small-town girl with compensation, exploiting all my possibilities. Well, don't you know I blaze a trail, but hell, you can come with me. What doesn't kill you only makes you blonder. My heels and my hotel, they just got taller. Somethin' bout platinum irrefutably looks as good on records as it does on me.
TUCKER: Over the course of this album, Lambert covers a lot of musical ground - from old-timey Western swing to a hard-rock stomp duet with Carrie Underwood. She continues her habit of unearthing excellent songs from her precursors. In this case, Tom T. Hall's "All That's Left." Yet on the only song here that she wrote all by her lonesome - the brilliant "Bathroom Sink" - she owns up to a vulnerability that uses the metaphor of applying makeup as a way of covering up flaws that are deeper than skin deep.
LAMBERT: (Singing) I'm at it again with Mama. Everybody's so tired of the drama. We're still fighting like I'm 16, and I guess we always will be. She taught me how to pray and drink and how to clean the bathroom sink. It's amazing the amount of rejection that I see in my reflection, and I can't get out of the way. I'm lookin' forward to the girl I want to be. But regret has got a way of starin' me right in the face. So I try not to waste too much time at the bathroom sink.
TUCKER: On another song on this album, Lambert boasts, you can't step to this backyard swagger. The pose is bold and the language is telling, borrowing from the hip-hop slang that's increasingly infiltrating the country mainstream. "Platinum" is a collection of very disparate songs that cohere around notions of inclusion and creations of identity. That old-fashioned concept of the self-made man becomes, over the course of "Platinum," the chronicle of a self-created woman.
DAVIES: Rock critic Ken Tucker reviewed Miranda Lambert's new album "Platinum."
LAMBERT: (Singing) Get your shoes on. Get your suitcase, your stereo and all of your CDs. No more talking, just start walking 'cause all that's left for you to do is leave. Tell your lawyer it's all over. Forget what he's got up his sleeve. No more signing, no more whining 'cause all that's left for you to do is leave. All that's left for you to do is leave. Said goodbye a long, long time ago. There's the door. There's your car. Here's the keys. And all that's left for you to do is leave.
DAVIES: For Terry Gross, I'm Dave Davies. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Bausch & Lomb
|This company has recently been acquired or received a credible acquisition offer.
The private equity firm Warburg Pincus purchased Bausch & Lomb in 2007 for $65.00 per share. The Company specializes in eye health products, including contact lenses, lens care, pharmaceuticals, and ophthalmological surgery products. As an international company, almost 60% of its $2.3 billion annual revenue comes from outside of the United States. In its consumer divisions, which represents 49 percent of the company's revenue, Bausch produces the successful PureVision and SofLens lines of contact lenses and the leading ReNu brand of lens care products. In pharmaceuticals, Bausch controls 80 percent of the rapidly expanding market for ocular vitamins, which have recently been shown to be effective in fighting age-related macular degeneration, as well as a fast-growing Chinese opthalmological research company. Bausch also produces intraocular implants and instruments for cataract surgery and equipment for LASIK surgery.On May 15, 2006, Bausch & Lomb recalled its MoistureLoc lens cleaning products after they were associated with an increased risk of fungal infections, and lost 23.6% of the market within 10 weeks of the recall. In addition to lost revenue from MoistureLoc products, the recall increased consumer uncertainty in Bausch's other products unrelated to MoistureLoc, negatively affecting sales of other lens cleaning solutions and contact lenses, as well as halting the development of new products containing MoistureLoc. Rebuilding brand image and recuperating from the financial impact of the recall, including damages from upcoming litigation, represent significant challenges for the company.
Bausch is subject to the trends of health insurance. Over the last several years, major health insurance companies, including the government insurance plans Medicare and Medicaid, have set more stringent policies for reimbursements of cataract surgery and intraocular lenses. Bausch's products in this market have been negatively affected, as health care providers and patients became more reluctant to pay for products that are not covered by insurance.
Bausch & Lomb is a global company, with almost 60% its revenues coming from outside of the United States. It sells products in more than 100 countries, and employs 13,000 in more than 50 countries. This geographically diversification of sales shields Bausch & Lomb from regional market fluctuations. However, additional costs are associated with international business, including the costs of securing regulatory approval in each market, and exchange rate fluctuations.
Contact lenses represent Bausch's most important business division, bringing in 31 percent of its total revenue. Bausch's product portfolio includes traditional, disposable, multifocal (presbyopia correction), and toric (astigmatism correction) soft contact lenses as well as rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses. Some of Bausch's most popular lines of contact lenses are:
Contact lens sales declined by 3 percent from the previous year. Even though the contact lens division is separate from lens care, Bausch's brand image was negatively impacted by the MoistureLoc recall, especially in the Asian market.
Competitors in the contact lens market include halloween contacts, CIBA Vision Corporation, CooperVision, and Vistakon Inc.
ReNu is Bausch's flagship brand of lens care products, including cleaning solutions, re-wetting drops, and saline solutions. ReNu had leading market share prior to 2006, but lost 23.6% of the lens care market within 10 weeks of the MoistureLoc recall. Furthermore, the increasing popularity of inexpensive disposable contact lenses has put pressure on the lens care market, because disposable contacts do not require as much care. For example, one of the primary benefits of daily disposable contacts is that no cleaning solutions are required. Current developments are concentrated in rebuilding brand image and reclaiming lost market share associated with the recall, and also expanding its offerings of multipurpose cleaning solutions, the only growing segment in the overall lens market.
Competitors in the lens care market include Advanced Medical Optics, Alcon, and CIBA Vision Corporation.
Pharmaceutical products, which includes generic and branded drugs, eyedrops, ocular vitamins, and over-the-counter medications, is Bausch's second largest business segment. Among Bausch's pharmaceutical products are Lotemax and Alrex, ophthalmic steroids used to treat ocular inflammation, and PreserVision, a line of ocular vitamins. Bausch holds dominant share in the rapidly growing market of ocular vitamins. This may be a direction important to the development of Bausch's pharmaceuticals division, as a recently concluded 10-year study suggests eye vitamins may be effective in treating age-related vision loss. (See Ocular vitamins)
In 2005, Bausch acquired a majority stake in CT Freda, a Chinese ophthalmologic pharmaceutical company. With 20% market share in the Chinese market, CT Freda is already established and established company, and is growing rapidly at 15% annually. While Bausch's pharmaceutical division grew by 13% in 2006, CT Freda accounted for 9% of that growth. In addition, the company shows potential for great profitability, with operating margins above 30%. As a result, CT Freda is likely to become a key player in Bausch's pharmaceuticals division in the future.
Competitors in pharmaceuticals is fragmented due to the variety of medications.
A cataract is the clouding of the eye's lens, and is a commonly associated with aging. Cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy lens on the eye and replacing it with an artifical intraocular lens, and is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures. Bausch & Lomb produces both intraocular lenses (IOLs) and surgical equipment used in cataract surgery, and is currently launching new products in both categories. Bausch's new line of acrylic IOLs marketed under the Akreos brand can be inserted through only a two millimeter incision, 33 percent smaller than most incisions today. In addition, the SofPort line of IOLS features technology that blocks harmful violet light. Bausch's new microsurgery platform, Stellaris, promises better ergonomics and supports cataract surgery using incisions
Refractive surgery, also known as the LASIK procedure, involves using lasers to correct vision by permanently reforming the shape of the cornea. Bausch produces LASIK surgical equipment, including the Zyoptix laser system and Hansatome microkeratome, a surgical instrument used for cutting the cornea. However, consumer adoption of LASIK surgery is far less than that of contact lenses. As LASIK surgery is permanent, it cannot be used with changing prescriptions, and consumers risk irreversible vision damage. Recent advances in contact lens technology, such as the 30-day silicone hydrogel lenses, further diminish the market for LASIK. Correspondingly, refractive surgery products constitute a minor fraction of Bausch's total revenue.
On May 16, Bausch & Lomb announced plans to enter into a merger agreement with the private equity firm Warburg Pincus, in a transaction valued at $3.7 billion in cash. Warburg Pincus will pay shareholders $65.00 per share in cash, which represents a premium of 26% over the stock price during the preceding month. Bausch & Lomb will no longer be a publicly traded company.
The buyout is subject to shareholder and regulatory approval before the deal is finally closed. Meanwhile, Bausch may solicit for higher bids from other firms, but is bound by a $40 million break-up fee. The possibility of a higher bid has driven stock prices above $65.00.
Companies in the health products industry face significant liabilities if a product is later found to be defective or produce adverse reactions. Even though such adverse effects are previously unknown and impossible to predict, the company may be forced to recall products or face litigation. Bausch & Lomb's recall of its MoistureLoc lens cleaning solutions represents a significant setback for the company, negatively affecting market share and brand image.
On May 15, 2006, Bausch & Lomb recalled lens cleaning products containing MoistureLoc after it was associated with increasing the risk of developing fusarium keratitis, a rare corneal fungal infection that may result in loss of vision. MoistureLoc is an additive in Bausch's ReNu lens cleaning solutions that increases comfort for the wearer. Bausch's ReNu lens cleaning solutions had leading market share prior to 2006, but lost 23.6% of the market within 10 weeks of the MoistureLoc recall. In addition to lost revenue from MoistureLoc products, the recall increased consumer uncertainty in Bausch's other products unrelated MoistureLoc, negatively affecting sales of other lens cleaning solutions and contact lenses. The recall set back new product development, as many new products contained MoistureLoc. Bausch expects several hundred lawsuits beginning in the summer of 2007, including from 59 patients who required cornea transplants to restore vision.
In an unrelated incident, Bausch recalled certain batches of its ReNu multipurpose solution due to elevated levels of trace iron that led to discoloration, on March 6, 2007. Unlike in its MoistureLoc recall, this concern did not represent a health risk and was not due the formulation of the product.
Developing a new product is a time-consuming and costly endeavor. In 2006, Bausch & Lomb spent a total of $197 million in research and development in its five business segments. All of Bausch's products are subject to regulation by government authorities, such as the FDA in the United States. In addition to the cost of designing a new product, substantial resources must be spent to establish its safety and efficacy according to regulations. The research and development process, and especially ophthalmic research due to stringent regulations, is inherently uncertain, as products face being delayed or rejected by regulation authorities. Candidate new products may not complete the development process after significant resources have been invested.
Before the MoistureLoc recall, MoistureLoc had been one of Bausch's most promising technologies in its lens care business. Since many new lens care products in Bausch's pipeline contained MoistureLoc, the recall halted many of Bausch's future prospects for development. Without MoistureLoc, it is a continuing challenge for Bausch to create new products in face of competition.
Companies aim to align their new product development with changes in consumer demand, one of which is the adoption of new technology. It may be difficult to predict which markets will be most profitable in the future. Bausch & Lomb is well positioned to benefit from the increased adoption of silicone hydrogel contact lenses and ocular vitamins.
Traditional soft lenses are made from a polymer hydrogel material. Although they are comfortable to wear, the polymer limits the amount of oxygen that can pass through to the eye. As a result, traditionally contacts must be removed every night to maintain eye health.
On the other hand, new silicone hydrogel lenses, such as Bausch's PureVision line, replaces the polymer with silicone, which has 5 to 6 times greater oxygen permeability. In addition, the surface of silicone hydrogel lenses retain more moisture than traditional counterparts, providing increased comfort. Bausch's PureVision lenses are approved for 30-day extended wear without removal or cleaning and are much more convenient for the consumer. Consumers are switching to silicone hydrogel lenses over traditional contacts for health and convenience.
Bausch is focusing development in its contact lens business on its PureVision silicone hydrogel products, which have experienced strong double digit growth.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness in the elderly, affecting more than 10 million adults in the U.S. The center portion of the retina known as the macula often thins with age, potentially leading to loss of vision. Until recently, AMD was often accepted as an inevitable effect of age, as no treatments were available. However, a 10-year trial conducted by the National Eye Institute demonstrated that high levels of ocular vitamins can reduce the risk of developing AMD by 25 percent.
Currently, Bausch controls 80% of the ocular vitamins market, which is projected to grow at double-digit rates. Bausch's PreserVision ocular vitamins are the only treatment proven effective in fighting age-related vision loss. This result of the study significantly boosts consumer confidence in PreserVision products and is extensively cited in marketing campaigns, further solidifying Bausch's lead in the market.
Changes in health care coverage may impact on sales. If an insurance program changes its policies and removes coverage for a certain treatment, sales are likely to decrease. Bausch's pharmaceutical and surgical products are affected by changes in health coverage. For example, over the last several years, major health insurance companies, including the government insurance plans Medicare and Medicaid, set more stringent policies for reimbursements of cataract surgery and intraocular lenses. Bausch's products in this market are negatively affected, as health care providers and patients became more reluctant to pay for products that are not covered by insurance. The profitability of elective products and procedures not eligible for reimbursement, such as Bausch's LASIK equipment, are more at risk to economic fluctuations as a result.
Bausch & Lomb faces competition in each of its business segments:
CIBA Vision Corporation (a Novartis subsidiary), CooperVision, and Vistakon Inc (a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary) are major competitors in the contact lens market. All of Bausch's major competitors offer contact lenses to treat most refractive eye disorders in both traditional and silicone hydrogel materials. Characteristics of lenses such as comfort and prescription availability largely overlap, although specific attributes such as wear time differ. Vistakon's Acuvue brand holds dominant market share. The Acuvue line of disposable contacts includes both traditional and silicone hydrogel materials, and directly competes with Bausch's SofLens and PureVision. CIBA Vision's Focus Night and Day lens, which is the only other lens also approved for 30-day extended wear, competes directly with Bausch's PureVision brand. Currently, Bausch is the only company to offer toric and bifocal lenses for 30-day extended wear.
|30 Day Continuous
|7 Day Continuous
|Night & Day - CIBA, PureVision - B&L
|Acuvue Oasys, O2Optix - CIBA
|Acuvue Advance, Cooper Biofinity
|PureVision Toric - B&L
|O2Optix - CIBA
|Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism, Cooper Biofinity toric
|PureVision Bifocal
Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), Alcon, and CIBA Vision Corporation are major competitors in the lens care market. Prior to 2006, Bausch's ReNu products held a dominant market share in the lens care. However, Bausch lost 23.6% of this market share within 10 weeks of its MoistureLoc recall. Bausch's competitors also faced problems with their lens care offerings, although the impacts of other recalls were much less than that of MoistureLoc. AMO had to recall certain batches of its Complete MoisturePlus brand due to bacterial contamination. Alcon recalled its Systane brand of lubricant eyedrops, also due to contamination. There have been rumors that Johnson & Johnson may enter the lens care market, which may put further pressure on Bausch's market share.
Although pharmaceuticals is Bausch's second largest segment by revenue, Bausch is a relatively small player in the ophthalmic pharmaceutical market, with only a 5% share. Only a fraction of Bausch's pharmaceutical products are truly proprietary, and none represent major blockbuster drugs. Notably, Bausch controls 80% of the rapidly growing ocular vitamins market. (See Ocular vitamins
Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) and Alcon are Bausch & Lomb's largest competitors in optical surgery products. AMO produces intraocular implants and the Sovereign line of cataract surgery products. Alcon produces the Infiniti Vision System for cataract surgery and LADARvision for LASIK refractive surgery. Bausch currently leads the market in LASIK systems sales, specifically with its Hansatome microkeratome, but sales have been stagnant due to a saturated U.S. market and slow adoption abroad.


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Brandi Cyrus Borrows Sister Miley Cyrus' Shoes For The AMAs
While Miley commanded our attention with her sexy AMAs style, her older sis didn't disappoint — and it looks like she's taking a page right out of her little sister's book while rocking a white mini and a pair of shoes that belong to Miley! Who do you think wore the Christian Louboutin ankle-strap pumps better? VOTE.
It was a family affair at the 2013 American Music Awards in LA at the Nokia Theater on Nov. 24, where Miley Cyrus's older sister, Brandi Cyrus, also walked the red carpet. Not only did the sisters both opt for white outfits, but it looked like the seriously stylish 26-year-old took a page out of her little sister's book as she rocked a long-sleeved white mini. Sure, her dress reminded us of something we would expect to see on Miley, but it was clear that her sis had something to do with her look when we looked down and realized that she actually had borrowed her little sister's shoes!
Brandi Cyrus Wear's Miley Cyrus' Shoes To The AMAs:
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I think it's so cute that Brandi raided her sister's closet — especially because if Miley was MY sister I would constantly be decked out in her killer Chanel collection and her statement accessories. Brandi rocked the red carpet in a long-sleeved mini from the Rachel Zoe collection, which she complimented with a dainty pair of black and white, ankle-strap Christian Louboutin pumps. Although they didn't arrive together, they seemed to have color coordinated as Miley arrived in a Versus Versace pantsuit — which she wore sans shirt!
While Brandi's shoes were the perfect accessory to her look, it wasn't the first time we saw them on the red carpet. In fact, her younger sis Miley has worn them on multiple occasions — with the most memorable being the 2012 Billboard Music Awards on May 11, 2012, where she also paired them with a white look! Miley's ensemble had a sexy factor as she wore the double-breasted Jean Paul Gaultier tuxedo dress without anything underneath, revealing her chest.
Who Wore Them Better?
So many stylish sisters in Hollywood admit to raiding each other's closets, so we aren't surprised to see that the same could be said for Brandi and Miley! What do you think? Was Brandi's look too similar to Miley's? Do you think the star rocked the pumps in 2012 or do you think her sister takes the cake? VOTE.
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|October 24, 2007, 09:41 PM
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IPDS Class-Nov 10th in CT
IPDS Class in CT
New England Residents, this is the class you don't want to miss. On November 10th, at the Bridgeport shooting range an IPD systems class will be held with Master Instructor Gary Belanger.
"This course is derived from the Law Enforcement CAR courses (Paul Castle) and is designed for you the civilian, to raise your awareness of just what is your responsibility when you carry a handgun and what you need to know and how to survive a gunfight!
You have the right to defend yourself and the responsibility to protect your family! Are you properly prepared to do so? IPD Systems can help you develop the skills necessary to react correctly and effectively in many potentially life threatening situations. Although there can be no guarantee that any defensive system will be 100% effective, the training provided by IPD Systems Instructors can give you the "Edge" that may some day help save your life or the lives of your loved ones.
Designed To Focus On
Why are you carrying?
Should you carry?
Are you ready?
How well do you know your handgun? In the dark?
How well do you know your home? In the dark?
Weapon Retention
Weapon Placement
Up close, in your face contact
Night sights, do you really need them?
Shooting with virtually no felt recoil
Can you really pull the trigger?
Do you have what it takes to fight for your life?
If you would like to see photos and a great review on this course click on link below.
Go to our Class Calendar for the next available class.
November 10, 2007 Saturday 1pm – 10pm Bridgeport Shooting Range, Bridgeport Ct
Special Year End Pricing $125 (normally $195) *Limited Time Offer*Tuition: $125 (A $25 tuition deposit is required).
You can come down to the range and register there or you can download the pdf registration form and mail in your deposit.
For more information visit Gary's website at www.ipdsystems.com
Equipment List:
Firearm that you carry
3 magazines
1 double mag. Pouch
Belt (baseball hat optional)
800 to 1000 rounds of ammunition (frangible preferred however, not required)
Eye and ear protection
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Sounds good but, I only have 2 mags, no pouch, and only about 200 rounds of practice ammo. So the class will end up costing about $150 more than your advertised price. Would I really be shooting all that ammo in one session? ouch! I assume I'd need to bring my holster too, right?
There are many things in life that are out of my control. Recoil isn't one of them.
|November 6, 2007, 03:36 PM
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When I took the class I shot 800 rounds! I always get a kick out of these $500 + classes that you attend and only fire 200 rounds. You'll get your money's worth with this one believe me.
If you only plan on taking one tac pistol class, this is the one you want. You'll literally come away from the class shooting faster, and with much more comfort with your firearm than you ever thought possible. Im an experienced shooter and this class has launched my shooting level and versatility to a new level. You will need a good holster, and I'd recommend an OWB because your gun will get hot! You will want to have a double mag pouch as well.
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Tales From The Mud Hole: Why Pigs Are My Friends
Vally Mulford unexpectedly finds himself amanager of a large hog farm. Even though he grew up on a farm, he felt very unprepared for this new responsibility. We follow Vally as he learns to tend to the pigs' health, and manage their breeding, and as he tries to cope with a growing number of deaths among the babies. As he learns to manage the farm, he also begins to discover the sense of humor, habits, social interactions, and tender moments that th...


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Hawai'i astronomer finds new voracious black holes in the early universeUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Press Contact, Institute for Astronomy
Ezequiel Treister
Einstein Fellow, Institute for Astronomy
"It appears we've found a whole new population of baby black holes," said co-author Kevin Schawinski of Yale University. "We think these babies will grow by a factor of about a hundred or a thousand, eventually becoming like the giant black holes we see today almost 13 billion years later."
A population of very young black holes in the early universe had been predicted, but not yet observed. Detailed calculations show that the total amount of black hole growth observed by this team is about a hundred times higher than recent estimates.
Because these very young black holes are nearly all enshrouded in thick clouds of gas and dust, optical telescopes frequently cannot detect them. However, the high energies of X-ray light can penetrate these veils, allowing the black holes inside to be studied.
For more information, visit: http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/press-releases/blackholesJune2011/


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FACTORY OUTPUT: U.S. factories slowed output in January because of a big drop in production at auto plants. Manufacturing fell 0.4 percent in January after gains of 1.1 percent in December and 1.7 percent in November.
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION: Overall industrial production dropped 0.1 percent. A big rise in utility output, reflecting colder weather, offset some of the weakness in manufacturing and mining.
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Sugary drinks are under the magnifying glass once again.
Earlier this week, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would require a national tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
The Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Act, or the SWEET Act, would charge a penny per teaspoon of sugar, high-fructose corn syrup or other caloric sweeteners. The tax would be paid by manufacturers, producers or importers of these products.
Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages promotes excess calorie intake with little to no nutritional value, according to the California Department of Public Health. It is estimated that adults who drink one or more sugar-sweetened beverage per day are 27 percent more likely to be overweight than those who drink less.
In Merced, a county where 3 out of 4 adults is overweight, health officials have been battling the intake of sugary drinks for several years.
Kathleen Grassi, director at the Merced County Department of Public Health said the department has worked alongside different organizations in implementing sugary beverage policies that provide guidelines for people to make healthier choices. County and city departments have adopted beverage standards to lead by example and "walk the walk," Grassi said.
Earlier this year, the Livingston Police Department, Department of Public Works and City Hall employees adopted a healthy beverages policy that nixed sugary drinks from meetings, cafeterias and vending machines. School districts, First 5 Merced County and the Merced County Food Bank, among other organizations, have also taken action in promoting drinks with less sugar.
"The goal is to help people understand that obesity is an epidemic in our country and how much sugary drinks contribute to that problem," Grassi said.
Jaci Westbrook, a nutrition education program manager with the UC Cooperative Extension in Merced County, said a lot of outreach addressing healthy drink options has been done in schools, specifically with elementary students.
"We've been helping children understand how much sugar is in their drinks through the Rethink Your Drink campaign" Westbrook said. "We don't tell them 'you can't ever drink this,' but instead we're trying to enable them to make smarter choices. The main thing we try to teach them is that these (sugary) drinks are not a replacement for water."
The Rethink Your Drink campaign urges families to make healthy drink choices by choosing water and other healthy alternatives instead of sugar-sweetened drinks such as soda, sports drinks and energy drinks.
A big part of the education process is training parents to read nutrition labels correctly, Westbrook said.
"In general, people don't realize how much added sugar there is to a lot of the stuff we consume, and it's because nutrition labels are not always easy to read," she said.
Westbrook said she believes nutritional education programs do make a difference. She has seen students take a stand against drinks that are not as healthy for them and choose water or infused water, a healthy and tasty alternative, she said.
Westbrook said although she's unsure about the direction of the SWEET Act, she hopes it will help create some positive noise. "Anything that can be used to better educate our residents is beneficial," Westbrook said.
Beverage products exempt from the proposed tax include milk, 100-percent fruit juice, oral nutritional therapy products (such as Pedialyte), infant formula and alcoholic beverages.
According to the Act's text, tax revenue would be used to fund research, prevention and the treatment of diseases related to consumption of sweetened beverages.


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During your first semesters on campus, you will likely find that your freshman year is one marked by transitions.
As you step into this time of transition from high school to college, from home to residence hall, from limited freedom to individual responsibility, you will be assigned an academic advisor who will offer personalized, one-on-one support in areas such as course selection, choice of major, and understanding the University Core Curriculum. Additionally your academic advisor will introduce you to your living-learning community during course selection and serve as a referral to other campus resources.
Early in the fall semester you will be required to attend a Pre-Registration Advising Meeting prior to meeting with your academic advisor or planning your Spring Semester schedule. During the meeting, you will receive information about advising resources, learn how to track your progress until you graduate using your DegreeWorks degree audit, and be given valuable information on how to prepare for scheduling classes and your academic advising appointment.
Upon completion of 30 credits, you will be assigned to a faculty advisor in your declared major.


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Institute News
On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy was proud to accept the 2014 Outstanding Citizen Diplomat award from the New Orleans Citizen Diplomacy Council. The award is the result of our participation with groups of international visitors participating in the U.S. State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program, and other professional exchanges. We're humbled and honored by the award and left wondering if we have an unfair advantage getting to talk about water, because who can't relate to water?
We are pleased to announce the release of "Community Resettlement Prospects in Southeast Louisiana: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of Legal, Cultural, and Demographic Aspects of Moving Individuals and Communities," new white paper published by the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy takes a multidisciplinary approach to surveying government programs to relocate people or resettle communities. The paper, coauthored with members of The Water Institute of the Gulf and the Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research, recounts successes and failures of legal mechanisms exercised by the federal government to move citizens and communities, examines the cultural impacts of such programs in the past when exercised in Southeast Louisiana, and looks ahead through an exploratory demographic analysis of the communities in harm's way and the effects on them by the Coastal Master Plan and the National Flood Insurance Program. The paper does not advocate for resettlement or relocation, but finds that such programs, which may be necessary in the face of sea level rise and potential large-scale coastal restoration projects, are difficult to successfully pull off. Despite a variety of powers that could be potentially executed by the Federal government, relocation or resettlement projects need political and financial support from the government, and, also, the support from the communities and individuals being moved. Given the history of failed projects in Southeast Louisiana, engendering public support for and trust in the necessary government program could be difficult. Furthermore, the people most likely to need to be moved are disproportionately marginalized populations. If this stuff were easy, it would have been done by now.
Recent Publications and Presentations
Christopher Dalbom, Scott Hemmerling, and Joshua Lewis. "Community Resettlement Prospects in Southeast Louisiana: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of Legal, Cultural, and Demographic Aspects of Moving Individuals and Communities." a white paper by the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy. September 23, 2014.
New Finding of Facts and Conclusions of Law from Deepwater Horizon Trial Finds BP was Grossly Negligent & is Exposed to Clean Water Act Penalties at a Higher Rate. A summary sheet from the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy, September 5, 2014.
"Turning Coastal Restoration and Protection into Realities: The Cost of Comprehensive Coastal Restoration and Protection," Financing the Future series of white papers, no. 1. August 18, 2014.
"At the Borders--The New Horizons of Water Management and Water Law," Mark S. Davis, Indiana International & Comparative Law Review, Vol. 24 No 1 2014.
"Funding Deepwater Horizon Restoration & Recovery: How Much, Going Where, For What?" a white paper by the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy and the Environmental Law Institute. May 7, 2014.
Promise, Purpose, and Challenge: Putting the RESTORE Act into Context for the Communities and Ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico," a white paper by the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy. April 8, 2013.
Gulf Hypoxia Workshop
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In One Week, I'll Be at Spring Training Watching Rizzo and Castro Do This
Next Monday, I'll be on my way to Mesa, Arizona to take in a week of Chicago Cubs Spring Training action, and to check out the new digs at Cubs Park. Hopefully I'll get some solid shots of the new facilities, take in some good games, and see some prospects getting their work in on the minor league side.
If you're going to be in the area from Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7, feel free to drop a note here or on Twitter, and perhaps we can grab a beer or oggle some Javier Baez BP.
The games will have started by the time I arrive, so hopefully when I say that I'll be seeing Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro do this, I mean in some games:
Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro take some cuts in the batting cage at #Cubs Spring Training. https://t.co/xDTU1tFJ9M
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 24, 2014
Oh, and hopefully they'll carry that kind of solid contact forward into the regular season.
If there's anything in particularly you'd like to see covered from Arizona – anything in particularly that someone without any kind of actual access can cover, that is – let me know in the comments. If there are some things several folks would like to see, I'll make sure to do my best.


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Teachers armed with degrees from CSC, UNL, UNK
Boxes of books for her fifth- and sixth-grade classes are stored in her husband's high school science classroom.
Christy Lecher will not only teach in a new school system when school starts, she may not even have a permanent classroom.
Workers from Paulsen Inc. of Cozad are trying to finish a remodel project of the fifth- and sixth-grade classroom pods and media center at Dudley Elementary and adding a conference room and testing areas—all before school begins on Aug. 18.
Christy will be adjusting to that as well as learning about a new school system, getting used to the procedures and learning the names of students and people in the community.
A graduate of Chadron State College with a degree in elementary education in 1993, Christy most recently was a para educator and in-school suspension support teacher at Chadron Middle School.
Before that, she helped husband Chris—who will teach high school science classes—in his job as a funeral director and also taught physical education and sixth grade in Grants, NM.
During that time, they lived in Minnesota, North Dakota, New Mexico and Colorado until Chris returned to CSC to finish an education degree which he received in May.
"We looked into different places and wanted to raise our girls in a small-town atmosphere," Christy said. "We looked for a place where we could both could get jobs because we're ready to dig into our roots, stay settled and raise our family."
Before deciding to take jobs in Gothenburg, both Christy and Chris said they had heard good things about Gothenburg and the school system.
When not working, she enjoys the activities of the couple's two daughters—Keely, 11; and Ashley, 6;—such as swimming and dancing and attending school activities.
Christy, a 1989 graduate of Lingle/Ft. Laramie High School in Wyoming, will teach sixth grade science and core classes in fifth grade.
Chris, a 1987 Crawford High School graduate, was hired to teach chemistry, physics and physical science and coach junior high basketball.
While initially at CSC, he started down two educational paths—mortuary science and education—before deciding to become a mortician and moving to Louisville, KY, for school where he graduated in 1995.
Because of the time the job took away from raising the couple's children, Chris decided to finish his educational degree.
"I also liked working with kids as I'd been a volunteer coach for city rec leagues," he said.
The biggest challenge he said he faces in his first teaching job is keeping up with technology.
"Kids need to be prepared for when they leave Gothenburg so it's good to give kids exposure to technology," Chris explained. "It's always changing."
Anne Ostendorf is not new to Gothenburg or the District 20 school system.
The 1992 graduate of Davenport High School taught preschool at Building Blocks Childcare Center and Preschool for nine years and later substitute taught in Gothenburg and area schools.
Last year, she taught first grade at Morton Grade School in Lexington.
Ostendorf received a degree in early childhood education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1997 and earned a teaching certificate and endorsement in early childhood unified (focused on children from birth through third grade with special needs) in 2004 from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
She said she's always liked the Gothenburg school system where she's student and substitute taught.
"I'm impressed with it and how progressive it is and I liked the staff," Ostendorf said.
Ostendorf entered the teaching field because she enjoys being around and teaching children.
While at Morton school, she said she was challenged with the large number of English Language Learners and their parents who couldn't speak English.
"It was difficult communicating with the parents but they and their children were so thankful for everything they received," Ostendorf said.
Because ELL students learn and process in their first language, she said she had to figure out how to teach them in ways that were easiest for them to learn.
Ostendorf and her husband Eric ranch 20 miles north of Gothenburg. They have two daughters: Sidnee, 9; and Devyn, 8.
She enjoys spending time with Eric and their girls and helping at the ranch.
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Betty Marchand, 72 - September 12, 2007
Betty Anne Marchand, 72, of Gothenburg, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at Gothenburg.
Services were held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Gothenburg with the Rev. Matt Coplen officiating.
Marchand was born on July 13, 1935, to James Newton and Nellie Nutt McKim, at Gothenburg.
She attended school and graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1953.
Marchand was united in marriage to Doug in 1960. She and her husband worked at a ranch in the sand hills where she cooked for the ranch hands. The couple later divorced.
On Oct. 12, 1974, she married Lupe Gonzalez. She and her husband helped to take care of her aging parents during their illnesses. He died in April of 1994.
She then married Henry "Frenchie" Marchand in August of 1995, who later died in April of 1997.
Marchand was a hard worker, according to family members. She began working as a nurse's aide in the Gothenburg hospital. She then took classes at the Cozad Nursing Home to dispense medications, and worked as a CSM in nursing for 52 years.
She enjoyed camping and fishing with her family at the canals in Elwood, Gothenburg and Brady, according to family members. She also enjoyed cooking and crocheting for family and friends.
?Marchand had a love for animals and numerous strays were taken into her home where her dogs and cats were considered her family, said family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husbands.
Survivors include: two sisters—Alice (Don) Leggott of Elwood and Jeannine (Bill) Miller of Lexington; two brothers—Gordan Lee McKim of Beatrice and David Bradley (Mary) McKim of Maxwell; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church of Gothenburg.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blase strauser.com. Arrangements have been placed in the care of Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel of Gothenburg.
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By Alan Baldwin
LONDON (Reuters) - A commotion about Formula One's new quieter cars could hit the sport's revenues and lead to teams getting less money if promoters take legal action, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Monday.
Australian Grand Prix Corporation chairman Ron Walker said after Sunday's season-opener that he was not happy with the reduced decibels and Formula One was "clearly in breach of contract".
"It's not what we paid for. It's going to change," Walker told the Melbourne Age newspaper, adding that he had spoken to a 'horrified' Ecclestone about it.
"It will be an issue for promoters all around the world."
Ecclestone told Reuters in a telephone interview that Walker was "probably going a bit over the top with what he's saying" but added that the Australian was not alone in his concern.
"I've had one or two promoters get in touch with me today and they said how unhappy they are," said the 83-year-old billionaire.
"I spoke to (Ferrari president) Luca di Montezemolo just now and Luca said he's never had as many emails on his desk complaining and saying this isn't Formula One."
Formula One ditched the old and raucous 2.4 liter V8 engines at the end of last season and replaced them with less fuel-thirsty and more muted 1.6 liter V6 turbo power units with expensive and complicated energy recovery systems.
Ecclestone has long been a critic of the change and has warned repeatedly that the sport risked losing a key ingredient for the paying public by turning down the volume that was such a big part of the show.
"I'm disappointed that I was right when I said what was going to happen. I'm sorry that it's happened," he said.
Asked whether promoters might see an opportunity to renegotiate their contracts downwards as a result, Ecclestone acknowledged that might become an issue.
"It's not (a concern) at the moment but it could well be," he said. "If the promoters say 'Listen, this ain't what I bought and I ain't going to pay for it or I don't want to pay as much' or whatever, then it is a concern.
"We give the teams a percentage of the revenue we receive. So if we are receiving less revenue, whatever the case may be, certainly the teams wouldn't get as much. So it's going to cost them," he added.
The Briton, who has seen the global glamour sport go through numerous engine eras from V12 to V10 and V8, questioned whether promoters like Walker could win their argument in any court of law, however.
"I don't know whether he has (got a point)," he said of Walker's comments about a breach of contract.
"Let's assume he hasn't got a point as far as the legal side is going. Then you have to look at it from a moral side. If you went into the supermarket today and bought some strawberry jam and you got peanut butter you'd probably be a bit pissed off.
"It's good quality peanut butter, but he's saying it isn't what he bought," added Ecclestone.
"Whether the contract describes what he'd bought, the strawberry jam with so many strawberries, I don't know. I doubt it. I think he bought the FIA Formula One world championship. Which is what he's got."
Germany's Nico Rosberg won Sunday's race for a dominant Mercedes while quadruple world champion compatriot Sebastian Vettel, who won the last nine races of 2013 for Red Bull, retired early on with engine trouble.
Despite dire predictions of no cars finishing the race, so uncertain was their reliability, 13 of the 22 drivers were classified in the final results.
"I am surprised that as many cars finished. I didn't think the racing was super," said Ecclestone of what he had seen.
"What was good from the public's point of view I suppose was that we didn't suddenly see Sebastian disappear into the night. Whether we are going to see (Mercedes' Lewis) Hamilton or the other one (Rosberg) do that, I don't know.
"I've got to suspect that we will."
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Pritha Sarkar)


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Travel to Quito and embark on an adventure through the untrammelled wilderness of the Galapagos
With almost 1,000 km of water lying between them and the South American mainland, the islands of the Galapagos were able to evolve largely unfettered by the presence of humanity and its ambitions. Read of Charles Darwin's voyage there in the early nineteenth century and he tells of hawks that would come to perch on his shoulder and sea lions waddling up to inspect him. Today, thankfully, much remains as it was then. So if close encounters with the winged, scaled and finned kind are what you're after, you really can't go past this sailing trip through the archipelago's remote northern islands.
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- Min 15 , Max 80
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Why you'll love this trip
Learn about the islands' history at the San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Wander through Santa Fe's Opuntia Forest
Visit the seabird rookeries on Genovesa
Snorkel among turtles and diamond sting rays off Darwin Beach
Inspect the unique flora of Bahia Sullivan
Stroll along Isla Rabida's rust-coloured sands
Is this trip right for you?
Although we don't ask travellers to complete a Physical Participation Form for this trip, we do ask that you read through the trip notes carefully to ensure that this trip is right for you. You'll need to feel comfortable with the included activities and with moving about the boat. The cabins and communal areas of the boat are spread over four decks, and the steps between the decks are steep.
Do you like travelling with like-minded travellers from all walks of life and of all ages (this Geckos trip is an open age departure)?
You will be entering and exiting a Zodiac boat (panga) during wet and dry landings and when returning from snorkelling. Although the waters we sail are usually calm, there are times when the sea can get rough and choppy. Steady sea legs (and a sturdy stomach) are needed when walking around the boat during bad weather. Rain or shine, your trusty crew will always be on hand to assist you.
A typical yacht/boat for sixteen travellers is equipped with eight cabins each with ensuites. They are designed to maximise living area space, so sleeping quarters can be a bit cramped. That being said, the adventure and exhilaration of an authentic Galapagos trip more than makes up for any discomfort.
While at sea and when exploring the islands, you may be exposed to the sun for large parts of the day. It's important to use sun protection and drink plenty of water.
Please note that while there is an itinerary in place, some changes may occur due to the weather or because of direction from the local authorities. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for potential modifications to the route or activities. A sense of humour and flexibility will ensure you have a fun, relaxing trip through this beautiful part of the world no matter what happens.
All of our Galapagos tours begin and end in Quito which is located approximately 2850 metres above sea level so you may experience some altitude sickness.
On this itinerary, you'll be travelling aboard the Daphne.
A welcome meeting will be held in the evening at either 5pm or 6 pm when you meet others travelling with you on your cruise to the Galapagos Islands. Please check with hotel reception or check the reception notice boards for the time and place of the meeting for your trip. As today is an arrival day, you can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting.
If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
Quito sits at high altitude under the towering Pichincha volcano. It is a beautiful city, arguably one of the most beautiful in South America. The city stretches along the valley and is surrounded by the Andes. The Old Town of Quito is awash with history, with more than 30 churches to explore, and a number of fascinating museums. La Compania de Jesus is considered to be the most beautiful and ornate churches in the Americas. The city's oldest street, Calle La Ronda, is well worth exploring.
As this trip spends very little time in Quito, we recommend you spend a few extra days before or after your trip to experience all the city has to offer. You may even wish to explore further beyond the city and visit Otavalo, Cotopaxi, the Cloud Forest or the Equatorial Monument.
- Hotel La Cartuja, Quito (1 night)
Meals IncludedThere are no meals included on this day.
Special InformationQuito is located at 2850 metres above sea level. At this altitude you may experience some of the milder effects of altitude sickness, such as dizziness, insomnia and a shortness of breath. If so, we recommend you avoid any strenuous activity. Please see the "Medical & Health Information" section for more details.
This trip does not have a maximum age limit for travellers. Please refer to 'travelling on a group trip' for further information.
On arrival in the Galapagos we are met in the arrivals hall and then transferred to our boat, the Daphne. Once on board we'll be assigned our cabins, meet the crew members and get to know our naturalist guide and fellow travellers over a delicious lunch.
We visit the San Cristobal Interpretation Center. The centre brings the history and geography of the archipelago to life, from its volcanic origins to the present day. The human history exhibit offers an insight into the discovery and colonisation of the Galapagos and the issue of problems the islands face today is also explored. This is a great place to get a complete overview of the Galapagos.
This afternoon, you will have the option to head to Galapaguera (Highlands) of San Cristobal to view the Giant Tortoises in a protected area. This will be your only opportunity on this trip to see these magnificent creatures. Your guide will organise this excursion for you and it will take about 2 hours. Depending on the number of passengers wanting to take part in this, the shared cost is approximately US$120 and paid locally to the guide.
- M/Y Daphne (1 night)
Included Activities
- Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing
Optional Activities
- Isla San Cristobal - Highlands Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing (Price per vehicle) - USD120
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special InformationA USD20 per-person transit card is payable on departure at Quito Airport and a USD100 per-person national park entry fee is payable on arrival on the islands. Please have cash on hand for these transactions, as credit cards are not accepted.
Today is predominately a long travel day with an early morning start. Your first activity on the islands will not commence until after lunch.
Please note the airline we use to and from the Galapagos Islands is unable to provide gluten free snacks. If you require a gluten free diet, we recommend you carry your own snacks for these flights.
Estimated travel time/distance:
Isla San Cristobal to Isla Santa Fe: 3.5 hours (26 nautical miles)
Isla Santa Fe to Plazas Sur: 2 hours (16 nautical miles)
Plazas Sur to Bahia Darwin (Isla Genovesa): 7.5 hours (59 nautical miles)
- M/Y Daphne (1 night)
Included Activities
- Isla Plaza Sur - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Fe - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Estimated travel time/distance:
Prince Philip's Steps to Sullivan Bay (Isla Santiago): 8 hours (48 miles)
- M/Y Daphne (1 night)
Included Activities
- Isla Genovesa - Bahia Darwin - Walk (2 hours) Wet Landing
- Isla Genovesa - La Barranco - Walk - Dry Landing
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Estimated travel time/distance:
Sullivan Bay to Isla Rabida: 2 hours (16 nautical miles)
Isla Rabida to Black Turtle Cove (Isla Santa Cruz) 2 hours (16 nautical miles)
- M/Y Daphne (1 night)
Included Activities
- Isla Rabida - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Rabida - Snorkelling (1 hour)
- Isla Santiago - Sullivan Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Estimated travel times/distance:
Daphne to Baltra: 15 mins
Flight time Baltra to Quito: approx 3.5 hours (including transit in Guayaquil)
Transfer Quito Airport to Hotel: 1 hour (depending on traffic)
- Hotel La Cartuja, Quito (1 night)
Included Activities
- Isla Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove - Panga ride (1.5 hours)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special InformationToday is predominately a long travel day with an early morning start. There will be a short morning activity before your mid-morning flight back to the mainland. The flight back to Quito is not due to arrive until late afternoon after making a brief stop in Guayaquil to drop-off/pick-up other passengers. You should be back in time to head out for a final (optional) group dinner.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special InformationAll travel times/distances and activity durations are approximate only and subject to change.
Meals6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
TransportBoat, Bus, Plane, Zodiac (Panga)
AccommodationHotel (2 nights), Overnight boat (4 nights)
Included Activities
- Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing
- Isla Plaza Sur - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Fe - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Genovesa - Bahia Darwin - Walk (2 hours) Wet Landing
- Isla Genovesa - La Barranco - Walk - Dry Landing
- Isla Rabida - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Rabida - Snorkelling (1 hour)
- Isla Santiago - Sullivan Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove - Panga ride (1.5 hours)
Our Galapagos Discovery (Daphne) trips score an average of 5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews in the last year.
The Finch & the Tortoise - Northern Islands (Daphne) , September 2015
Crystal Pidgeon
The Galapagos is a once in a lifetime trip. The boat is not a cruise liner so don't expect 5 star dining or huge rooms but it is excellent! Amazing to see all the wildlife, incredible. Freddie the naturalist was great, informative, but didn't treat us like babies. It's good to be able to do your own thing sometimes on a tour.
Review submitted 28 Sep 2015
The Finch & the Tortoise - Northern Islands (Daphne) , March 2015
Chad Owen
Great - times, place, people, excursions, food, hospitality, accommodation, boat, weather, sites, walks, snorkelling, wildlife, guide. Would definetly spend twelve days instead of four on the boat, worth the time and money for sure. Considering coming back to see what I missed out on.
Review submitted 27 Mar 2015
Dates & availability
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There are currently no scheduled departures before October 1st on our Galapagos Discovery (Daphne) trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
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From October 1st, Intrepid 18 to 29s will be your go-to spot for small group adventures with people your own age.
Important notes
Before checking in for the flight from Quito to the Galapagos, there is a US$20 transit fee that needs to be paid. On arrival in the islands you must pay the US$100 national park fee to enter Galapagos National Park.
When booking, please make sure that your name is spelt correctly, and that you book using the name in your passport (particularly if you are recently married). If you are issued a new passport with a different number between the time that you book and the time you travel, please take both the old and new passports with you.
Should you have a special diet requirement (for example vegetarian, celiac, vegan, severe food allergies) it's essential that you inform Peregrine of the specific details at least 10 days prior to departure, in order to make sure the chef on board the boat or on the island can request the necessary food supplies.
The minimum age on this trip is 15 and the maximum age is 80 – this Geckos trip is an open age departure. Please note that triple cabins are not available. If travelling with a child, the child will need to share with one of the adults, and the other adult will share with another adult passenger, or pay a single supplement.
Please note that from June to August the water is rougher than usual. Consequently travel times will be longer than usual. If you suffer from seasickness you may want to reconsider travelling during this period.
Electricity in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands is 110 - 120V and requires US plugs so you may need to take an adapter.
Wi-Fi is not available on the boat at all whilst in the Galapagos Islands. There is limited access on the bigger islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal and Isabela and there may also be internet cafes for you to use if there is time.
Like Wi-Fi, mobile phone coverage is pretty non-existent whilst travelling around the islands. Again, you may find that you have limited service when you are closer to the bigger islands.
There is a satellite phone on board, for the use of shipboard staff, in case of emergency.
We do not offer diving as a part of our Galapagos program and due to our internal safety policy our leaders are specifically prohibited from recommending or assisting with booking this activity.


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Written by Neil A. Davis, Gothenburg Thursday, 07 November 2013 14:42
Why are we paying Barack Obama to travel the country, trying to sell a product (that we have already paid for), to people who really don't want it or shouldn't need it?
We elected him to serve as president of this country, but he does not like the job and is now moonlighting as an insurance salesman/amateur golfer. Welcome to wealth redistribution through health redistribution.
A Marxist/communist revolutionary named Vladimir Lenin reportedly said "socialized medicine is the keystone to the arch of the socialist state." As a leader of Russia he "established free universal health care, free education systems, and promulgated the politico-civil rights of women."
Did that turn out well? Does any of that seem vaguely similar to concepts in Obama's speeches over the last seven years?
Socialists believe government should be the funding mechanism for health care as single payer. In 2003, state senator Obama told labor groups that he was a proponent of single payer. As a presidential candidate he said the exact opposite, explaining that we have an employer based system with private insurers and that transitioning to single payer would be too disruptive.
In reality, Obama depends on disruption as a distraction from his efforts to "fundamentally transform the United States of America." My Obama observation rules #2 & #3 easily explain why Obamacare quickly became what puppets in the media refer to as his "signature" piece of legislation.
The federal government wasn't meant to work quickly, but it is forced to by the "Obama crisis mode." Witness to this has been five years of bad legislation, massive spending, oppressive regulation, increased taxation, corruption and loss of freedom.
As we move from one crisis to another, nothing ever gets resolved. As long as Obama is president, the basic problems that are killing the country never will be resolved.
How many times has Obama focused like a laser on the economy and job creation? I think the lyrics to a Robert Palmer song describe government under Obama pretty well. "She's so fine, there's no telling where the money went." Shouldn't we expect to see some results from the spending of trillions of dollars? Instead of buying government a new party dress, she should have gotten an apron.
As a man with a family, it is my job to do everything I can to provide for the people that I love. Government shouldn't try to do that. Even worse, this government is working against that.
It may sound corny, but maybe we should be singing the lyrics to a song by Sister Sledge, "We are family."
The federal government is out of control and politicians won't fix it. It's government vs. We the People.
There is an old expression, "If you want something done right, do it yourself." In the past We the People have come together (as family if you will) to cure our ills. Returning to that line of thinking/action is way past due. Talk to your neighbor about it.


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I mentioned in my earlier post this week that I am a purist for the most part. That doesn't mean I don't enjoy the bizarre every now and again, but it does however drive my philosophy about a number of things. Most notably food and drink. We tend to over complicate stuff that is so perfect to begin with. When it comes to cooking and making cocktails I start with great ingredients. Then I showcase them as purely and simply as possible.
Mind you, there is no Mint Julep police out there. You can go nuts with this if you so choose. I'll share with you some of my recommendations on variations that have worked well for me. For now, let's dive into the individual components that make up a perfect Classic Mint Julep. At the end of this post I have included a video recipe to follow. It was produced about a year ago, the sound is poor, but it's a great recipe. Supplemented with the information below, there is no doubt that if you follow these simple ideas, and execute well, you'll be sipping the finest mint juleps on Derby Saturday (and hopefully every Saturday thereafter).
Let's get started!
The Components for the Perfect Mint Julep
The Right Vessel:
The perfect vessel for a mint julep is creatively enough called…..a Julep Cup. It's usually made of stainless steel or pewter. Stainless Steel is my preference because it's a great heat conductor, pulling heat away from the contents in the cup. This helps to create condensation on the outside of the cup that actually freezes with the proper application of ice (below). This frost silver cup is not just dramatic to look at. It's also quite practical on a hot spring/summer day, helping to produce a colder finished cocktail. Smarter people than me can tell you why. I just know it works.
Where do you find a mint julep cup? They are everywhere online (google it) and you can pay as little or as much as you wish. My one recommendation is to spring for stainless steel – you won't be sorry. However, DO NOT fret if you don't have a Mint Julep cup. It's a unitasker that you'll use for one thing and one thing only. A simple rocks glass will work just fine. The thinner it is the better for proper frost buildup, but it'll still taste fantastic regardless. A mint julep in a rocks glass is a hell of a lot better than no mint julep at all.
The Perfect Mint:
Peppermint is to a mint julep what finger nails are to a chalkboards. They don't go together. If you try to force the marriage, the results can be cringe-worthy. A mint julep requires a much rounder, sweeter form of mint. In short – spearmint. If this is a little confounding, let me give you a practical example. Head to your nearest supermarket or convenience store and purchase a pack of peppermint and spearmint gum. Try both. Which is sharper, spicier, and more intense? I would imagine 90+% of you would say the peppermint. And you'd be correct. Sure the gum probably contains artificial mint, but this little experiment drives home exactly what you're dealing with in the fresh form.
Spearmint's soft sweetness blends harmoniously with the bourbon, syrup, and ice. And frankly it doesn't taste like toothpaste. My favorite types of mint for this purpose is red stem spearmint, and Kentucky Colonel. Both are brilliant choices. If you live in the Southeastern U.S., and purchase packages of mint from the grocery store, take note of a red stem on the mint sprig. If you look closely in the picture above you may be able to make out the rhurbarb colored stem. If you see that, you've got what you need. If you have wild mint growing in your back yard, try a leaf. Is it acrid, overly minty, or does it have a soft minty flavor to it? Let your taste buds be your guide, but hopefully the above gives you an idea of what you are looking for.
The Ice is Right:
This is pretty easy. You need good clean ice. If your freezer produces ice with "off" freezer flavors, don't ruin all your hard work and effort. Go grab a good quality bag ice from the super market. Once you've got clean, great tasting ice to work with, it's time to get to crushing. The perfect mint julep requires an almost snow cone-like powdery ice. First, it chills the bourbon and syrup within much quicker. Second, it helps with frosting the glass. Think whiskey, mint, and simple syrup snow cone and you have the right idea for the ice consistency. So how do you get that? You can use a Lewis Bag if you have one. If not (I don't have one) you can simply use a good clean lint free tea towel. Grab your ice, load it up in the tea towel, and gather everything up tightly (see below).
Once you have everything tightly gathered, begin bashing away with a meat cleaver or soft rubber mallet. You can even use a rolling pin. The goal is to turn that ice into powdery snow (see below). The tea towel helps to wick away any moisture, leaving the ice dry and ready for making the perfect Mint Julep. When I'm making mint juleps for the masses, I will spend a morning bashing away and reserving the ice in containers I can freeze until I'm ready to use.
Simple Syrup:
I am not a fan of watered down cocktails. To combat this, I use a simple syrup recipe that consists of a sugar to water ratio of 2 to 1. Most use a 1 to 1 ratio. To start, simply take 2 cups of sugar, add 1 cup of water, place in a medium saucepan, and bring up to heat over a medium flame. Don't use high of heat. All you want to do is fully dissolve the sugar. Once that happens, remove the simple syrup from the heat and reserve to the side. You will need to cool it down to room temperature before making any mint juleps. If you'd like to ramp up the mint flavor, here is a great opportunity to do so. Grab a good 4-6 sprigs of fresh mint and add it to the hot simple syrup while it cools. Much like steeping tea, you'll infuse the simple syrup with even more mint flavor. You can also make this well in advance (days if need be) and reserve in the refrigerator. It'll be ready when you are. Remember, you can vary the sweetness you desire with just a bit more or less simple syrup. Play with it to see what works for your tastes.
The Main Ingredient: Whiskey
I've said this a number of times already. Each of these components is critical to the finished product. However, because we're using anywhere from 2.5-3 ounces of whiskey – this ingredient may be the most critical. My preferences lean towards higher proof bourbons for a mint julep. The additional proof takes longer time to water down with the ice and syrup, resulting in a stronger drink to start, but one that mellows more slowly than lower proof whiskey.
Now, if you don't believe just how greatly a specific whiskey can influence the finished drink, I have another experiment for you. Two bourbons I really enjoy using for a mint julep are Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon and Buffalo Trace Bourbon. Because of the Four Roses' healthy dose of fruity flavor, the resulting mint julep is more fruit forward. It's beautiful. The Buffalo Trace is drier and more rustic, yielding an entirely different mint julep, but equally wonderful. Pick your poison.
My "house" julep is made with Very Old Barton Bottled in Bond. At 100 proof and with ample rye character and balanced sweetness, this makes a tremendous julep. Old Grand-Dad Bottled in Bond, also 100 proof, adds a bit more rye zip. What's important to note is each of these whiskeys are below $30. The last two I mentioned are well under $20. Don't break out the expensive stuff for mint juleps. It's not necessary.
If Rye whiskey is your thing – by all means give it a go. I prefer bourbon in a mint julep, but a great rye adds a whole other dimension of flavor. Give Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond, Sazerac Rye, and Wild Turkey 101 Rye (if you can find it right now) a try.
Mint Julep Variations:
I don't make variants on the classic very often. When I do, I keep it simple, introducing perhaps one, but no more than 2 additional components. In the heat of summer, when peaches are at their finest, I'll muddle a good chunk of peach, skin and all (lots of flavor there!), with the mint and simple syrup. It's pretty fantastic. I have also not hesitated to add a couple dashes of bitters, or even muddled lemon wedge from time to time. Feel free to play with this and add things you like. I'm not a big fan of berries – it sounds good on paper, but the results I've found to be a bit inconsistent.
The Finished Mint Julep:
There you have it. The components are pretty simple, but require just a bit of forethought and a little preparation. I've included a photo of a finished mint julep below – a Kentucky Snow Cone. Doesn't that look incredible?
As mentioned to start this post, please check out my Mint Julep Video where I actually show you how to craft one. Now get to making those mint juleps and let me know what you think.
Enjoy the Derby, and Drink your Bourbon!