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Update: Not long after our post below went up, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom put out a statement aiming to clarify the new user agreement it unveiled Monday. "We've heard loud and clear that many users are confused and upset about what the changes mean," he wrote.
"I'm writing this today to let you know we're listening and to commit to you that we will be doing more to answer your questions, fix any mistakes, and eliminate the confusion. As we review your feedback and stories in the press, we're going to modify specific parts of the terms to make it more clear what will happen with your photos."
Just what those modifications might be are not yet clear. But clearly Instagram got the message from uses like Richard Koci Hernandez. Here's his story:
Slate dubbed Richard Koci Hernandez an "Instagram Superstar." The New York Times called him a "distinctive voice" on the popular photo sharing service.
But following the announced changes to the app's terms of services on Monday, he soon may not be on Instagram at all.
The Emmy award-winning multimedia journalist and assistant professor at UC Berkeley's graduate school of journalism built a huge following on Instagram in the last year and half, with striking black-and-white street photography heavy on moody portraits of men in fedoras.
But Koci, as he is known among students and fans, is ready to give up his 163,000 followers after Instagram announced that the forthcoming user agreement allows the service to insert members' identities and photos in advertisements — without permission or notification, and without even labeling the ads as ads. Instagram also said that it could share information about its users with Facebook, which bought the San Francisco startup earlier this year for what ended up being more than $700 million.
Koci and other power users, many of them professional photographers, have said they're reluctant to give away that amount of control over the use of their images.
"It's mostly about protecting the people I photograph, whether it's my daughter or someone on the street," Koci said. "I don't want to have to feel like the subjects of my images could potentially end up in places where I never intended."
He said it's not about money for him, but said that is a concern for other heavy users he has talked to in the last two days who make a living selling the images they capture.
Koci said he will hold off until Jan. 16, when the new terms of service are set to go into effect, before deleting his account, in the hope that the company realizes it overreached. But even if Instagram does, it might be a challenge to win him back at this point.
"They're under such tremendous pressure to monetize themselves that even if they back off now, I'll still be afraid of what's going to be coming," he said. "I just don't think Instagram is the same place it was when I started and I don't think it will ever be again."
In the meantime, he won't post anything new to the service, and he spent much of the last 24 hours looking into alternative photo sharing services, like Flickr, EyeEm and Starmatic. Indeed, just before our conversation Tuesday morning, he uploaded his 930 Instagram photos to Starmatic, which enables the file transfer with a single button.
"It's hard to walk away from 163,000 people and a really strong community, but this has just left such a bad taste in my mouth," he said.
The defection of users like Koci could be a big problem for Instagram. Even if power users represent a small portion of overall members, they create a large portion of the highest quality content on the site, the stuff that attracts and engages others.
"What it will do is create more of a junkyard of photography," Koci said. "The true effect may take a while for them to feel, because their user base is so large. They won't see this tiny tectonic 1.3 magnitude earthquake, but I think eventually the ripples will hit them."


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In the past three years, Hillsboro E-Community loans helped six businesses get started in Hillsboro. Now the entrepreneurial board is working to jump-start three more hometown projects, Hillsboro Economic Development Director Clint Seibel told City Council members last week.
"This money we use to help these businesses does not come from tax money and it is not from our mill levy," Seibel said. "We are using credit money."
Seibel explained that the city of Hillsboro joined Network Kansas in 2009 and after an application process, was designated an E-Community. Cities in partnership became eligible for up to $300,000 in Kansas tax credit money placed in a revolving loan account.
Network Kansas, established by the Kansas legislature in 2007, provides a funding source for business start-ups and expansions.
"I'm not a lone-ranger trying to work with Hillsboro businesses myself," Seibel said. "Network Kansas has opened up some doors for us. I have a guy from there who calls me every so often and asks how it's going. We have a support system."
Seibel said Hillsboro has already received more than $50,000 because of involvement with Network Kansas.
"We are following a hometown competitiveness model for growth," Seibel said. "We have to focus on certain areas to be successful."
Seibel said there were four pillars of the hometown model: economic development, wealth retention, youth attraction, and leadership development that created rural opportunities for towns like Hillsboro.
He said economic development in Hillsboro needed to focus on entrepreneurship because that would bring in more jobs through business start-ups and expansions than recruitment.
"Recruitment hasn't filled the bill for us," he said. "We need to support entrepreneurship because only three percent of jobs in the past several years have come from business recruitment."
Businesses helped by E-Community loans in the past three years include Jostrux Upholstery and Graphics, Lalouette Law LLC, Shred KS, Olde Towne Restaurant, Kessler's Kreations, and Tangles Hair Salon.
"A bank has to be the primary loaner on these things," Seibel said. "But we can come in as a secondary."
Of the businesses helped, Jostrux paid off their E-Community loan, Shred KS paid off their loan then liquidated their business and moved out of town, Olde Towne Restaurant went bankrupt, and Kessler's Kreations, Lalouette Law, and Tangles Hair Salon continue to operate in Hillsboro.
"We were not successful in all our attempts," Seibel said. "But we are here to do what we can."
Seibel said benefits to businesses using the E-Community loans included the present 2 percent interest rate.
"E-Community funds can be loaned as second mortgages with no loan fees and five- to 10-year fixed rate loans," he said.
Seibel said Hillsboro Community Foundation focused on keeping wealth in the community, and his job as economic director was to make sure attention was paid to developing businesses, attracting and keeping young people in town, and developing leadership.

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This CCTV footage shows how close Webber got to being hit by Lewis Hamilton when Fernando Alonso stopped on track to give him a lift at the Singapore Grand Prix. Was Alonso being careless or is Hamilton/the FIA overreacting to a non-story?
While the Aussie and the Spaniard seems to be cool about it, Lewis Hamilton was "really shocked" when he found the pair in front of his Mercedes, and the FIA stewards shared his feelings by giving Webber a reprimand that led to a 10-place grid penalty at the next race in Korea.
Fernando Alonso had this to say about the incident:
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I wouldn't have had the career I've had were it not for the experiences St. Mike's gave me, from what I learned as a Journalism and Mass Communication major to connections I made during that time. I appreciated the constant "going above-and-beyond" by faculty and staff, particularly the effort that they made to help me find employment.
Right after graduation I took an internship at Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC), thanks to connections from the college. I'll never forget when I was offered the position, that St. Mike's athletics staff encouraged me, saying, "Seth, you have to take this position, it's a once in lifetime opportunity." I'm forever thankful they did that. From that nine-month position I went to an internship with USA Hockey in Colorado Springs, then came to the Saint Michael's sports information director job. I spent eight years in that position.
Saint Michael's helped me become a better communicator, particularly with younger students at the school or with fellow teachers, parents and other technology educators. It's such an important skill and something I'm glad the college emphasizes in the curriculum.
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Morocco Journey
From atop towering Moroccan dunes, peer across the sands to watch the sun rise over another North African day. Experience such highlights during a nine-day adventure to the country's top spots. Discover the fresh cedar forests of the Atlas Mountains, meander the winding lanes of old Marrakech, and ride into the desert on a 4x4. Meet musicians, Berbers, and artisans, and soak up the exotic beauty of Morocco.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Drive to the imperial city of Meknes for a guided tour of some of its fascinating sites. Continue on to the ruins of Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. After the ruins it's off to Fes.
Step back in time and embark on a walking tour of a UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Medina of Fes. Explore winding lanes and alleys to visit the many artisans, tanneries, and shops with an expert local guide. After, enjoy a G Adventures-supported traditional tagine lunch at a cooperative that benefits rural Moroccan women and children. This evening, opt to have dinner and entertainment at a historic riad.
Travel through the Middle Atlas mountains to the Sahara Desert, overnighting in a kasbah-style desert hotel at the edge of the dunes.
Explore the Sahara on a thrilling 4x4 dunes tour. Visit the village of Khamliya where you will meet Gnaoua musicians and learn about the history of their music in the Sahara before enjoying a performance. Depart back through the desert and visit local nomads to learn about nomadic life over cups of mint tea in one of their homes. Return to our Auberge then transfer to Tineghir for the evening.
Visit Dades Valley then continue along the "Route of 1,000 Kasbahs" with an included visit to Kasbah Taourit. Opt to visit a Berber herbalist in Ouarzazate.
Visit Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then continue to Marrakech. Take some free time to wander this incredible city. Opt to take a historical tour, visit the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, or wander the souks and shops.
Visit a historic riad for a hands-on cooking class from a master Moroccan chef and enjoy the lunch that you have prepared. Later this afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Marrakech or visit the bustling markets.
Depart at any time.
What's Included
National Geographic Journeys Exclusives: Sahara Dunes & Culture Excursion, Merzouga
National Geographic Journeys Exclusives: Moroccan Foodie Experience, Marrakech
G Adventures for Good: Meknes Community Lunch, Meknès. Arrival transfer. Guided city tour of Meknes including the ancient granaries and stables of Moulay Ismail and Bab Mansour. Guided visit to Volubilis. Guided walking tour of the Fes medina including Medersa Bou Inanya and tanneries. Visit Taourirt Kasbah and Aït Ben Haddou. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Optional Activities
Please see the itinerary for information on optional activities, descriptions and estimated pricing.
Trip Details
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Important Notes
This is a very fast paced itinerary which covers lots of ground. While this is great as it allows us to see a huge amount in the available time, it also means some early starts, some long drives in the mini van and less free time than many other G Adventures. We feel that if you enter this trip with this knowledge and expectation, you will appreciate even more the variety of locations we are able to include in this itinerary.
Please note that the climate in Morocco can be both very hot during the day in summer months (up to 50°C) and cold at night in the mountains in autumn, early spring and winter (down to -6°C). Summer months, from April to September are very hot throughout Morocco. Winter months November to March can be cool to cold, especially in the Atlas Mountains, with high probability of snowfall. Most Moroccan buildings are not equipped with heating, so without proper layers you will be cold at night. Please bring appropriate clothing for the months in which you are travelling and check temperatures before you leave. Bedding is provided in the desert camp and the gîte, but in winter months if you feel the cold you may wish to bring a sleeping bag too.
According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between May 15th and June 14th, 2018. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can't at that time.
Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO).
As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. You can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of Morocco, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. They will also offer suggestions for things to do and to see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends.
We also use certified local city guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 12, Avg 10.
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Generally, all meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Breakfasts on tour
All breakfasts are included as part of your tour. Moroccan breakfasts tend to be different from your usual cereal and toast morning fare – most will be very simple - a croissant or sweet roll with jam and instant coffee and some hotels will have buffets where you will have more variety. While you are experiencing what a Moroccan family would eat, some travellers do find the provided breakfasts a bit "bread heavy" and enjoy buying fruit the day before to supplement their breakfast.
Lunches and dinners
Moroccan cuisine is world famous and your CEO will be taking the chance to show you the best of it. Staples include cous cous, a type of grain topped with stew, tagine which is actually the name of the pot this tasty dish is cooked in, and brochette, bbq skewers of meat. These meals will generally cost between 45- 70 MAD depending on the type of restaurant and which part of the country you are in. Other tastes not to be missed include pastilla, a sweet pasty with a savoury filling which is traditionally pigeon and harira, a delicious soup based on chick peas and filling enough when teamed with fresh bread to be a whole lunch. If you are heading to the coast the fresh seafood cooked at one of the local markets is a must eat!
Morocco's fresh orange juice is highly recommended and you should not leave without trying a glass. The brave can try the tiny snails which are perhaps the local's favourite snack but you might prefer a cone of piping hot bite-size fried cake donuts.
Private air-con minivan/coach, 4x4 vehicle, walking.
About our Transportation
Please note that there is a lot of fast paced travel on this itinerary which necessitates some long travel days in our mini van. We feel that if you enter this trip with this knowledge and expectation, you will appreciate even more the variety of locations we are able to include in this itinerary.
We use a 16-seater minivan and with a full group every seat will be used. The legroom in the minivan is possibly smaller than you may be used to and taller passengers may find space a little cramped. It is important to be aware that as it is not a legal requirement in buses in Morocco, your vehicle may not be equipped with seat belts. The minivans have air conditioning, however please note that summer temperatures in Morocco can easily reach 50 celsius. When the outside temperature is so hot, a minibus air conditioning system will not be able to cool the bus to the temperatures you are used to enjoying at home. Please bear in mind that travelling in Morocco in summer will inevitably involve very hot temperatures and some discomfort may be experienced when travelling.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hotels (8 nts).
My Own Room
Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops
About Accommodation
On this trip we will stay in comfortable local hotels. Rooms will be on a twin-share basis unless you have booked our My Own Room service. You can expect the rooms to have air-conditioning, private bathrooms and breakfast will be included daily. Some hotels may also have swimming pools and/or other recreational facilities.
Where a town has both an ancient medina and a "ville nouvelle" we generally stay in the ville nouvelle, both because the standard of hotels is higher, and because travellers (especially women) often find the medinas at night a little confronting.
Please note that Morocco is a developing country and as such the infrastructure is not as reliable as you would expect at home. Expect quirky plumbing and the odd cold shower!
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
An arrival transfer is included when you arrive on Day 1, or if you arrive up to three days prior provided that you have booked your pre-accommodation through National Geographic Journeys in our joining hotel. Due to customer experience and quality considerations, all services related to the tour must be continuous.
If you will be taking the arrival transfer, please look for the driver holding a National Geographic Journeys sign. The driver will be waiting outside (they are not permitted to enter inside the airport) in front of the cafeteria Tokey's that is located in-between the exit doors of terminal 1 and terminal 2. Please approach them, and ask them who they are supposed to be picking up (do not tell them your name, they should have this information already). Once they give you the correct name, have your passport ready to show them and you will be on your way!
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned, so you may arrive at any time. Similarly the last day is a departure day in which no activities are planned.
Your CEO will contact you at the hotel on Day 1 and make sure you are settled comfortably. If you arrive late, they will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning. Your CEO will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip.
Arrival Complications
We do not expect any complications and nor should you but the following information is supplied in case of extra ordinary circumstances.
If you have pre-arranged an arrival transfer, please look for the driver holding a G Adventures sign. The driver will be waiting outside (they are not permitted to enter inside the airport) in front of the cafeteria Tokey's that is located in-between the exit doors of terminal 1 and terminal 2. Please approach them, and ask them who they are supposed to be picking up (do not tell them your name, they should have this information already). Once they give you the correct name, have your passport ready to show them and you will be on your way!
If you are unable to locate your National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures airport representative, please call our local staff at +212 528 824898 (during office hours Mon-Fri) or +212 661 429700 (after office hours or at any time if you are unable to get through to the office) They will assist you in getting to the joining hotel.
If you have arrived at Casablanca airport, before calling please double-check with the airport staff which terminal you have arrived at. (This may not be the terminal stated on your airline ticket, as Casablanca flight arrivals often experience a change in arrival terminal). Please make your way to the Airport Information Desk in Terminal 1 – a short walk from the other terminals.
If you are not travelling with a telephone, please head to the airport Information booth who will be able to assist you in the purchase of a phone card and direct you to a telephone.
If for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, or your flight is delayed, please call the above numbers to inform our staff so we can re-book your transfer.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
G Adventures Local Representative (Morocco)
During Office hours (Weekdays, 9am-5pm Local Time): +212 (0)528 824898
Emergency Cell Phone: +212 (0) 661 861950 (after office hours).
If you are unable to contact either of these numbers please phone G Adventures Regional Emergency Cell Phone (Cairo, Egypt): +201222211699
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
Finishing Point Instructions
We are able to organize extra accommodation post-trip should you require it, as well as departure transfer. Please inquire at the time of booking.
If you'd like to book a departure transfer from Marrakech Hotel to Casablanca International Airport, please choose an 8am shuttle option for flights departing after 14:30, and a 13:30 shuttle option for flights departing after 19:30.
For departure to Marrakech International Airport: a taxi will cost spproximately MAD150. Ask the Hotel staff or your CEO for help in arranging a taxi.
For departure to Casablanca: Take the train from Marrakech to Casablanca. The train service is comfortable and fast (approx 3hrs 10 mins to Casablanca city centre and 4hrs 40 minutes to the airport). It is probably best to go to the Marrakech station and buy your ticket the day before travel. Ask your CEO if you need any advice.
Please note that Casablanca Airport is directly served by train so if you are going to the airport make sure you buy tickets to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport (approx MAD200 first class).
To give you sufficient time to catch your plane, please do not book a flight home which departs before 13:00 at the absolute earliest
Take a petit taxi from the hotel to the Gare (train station) in Marrakech (approx MAD20, may be more with luggage).
What to Take
You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. Your baggage should be clearly labelled and restricted to one backpack, soft compact suitcase, or sports bag (maximum 15kg) plus a daypack. Luggage limits on airlines are strictly enforced and space on vehicles is limited. Porters are not often available, so be prepared to carry your own bags. It is important to pack clothes for warm to hot days and cool evenings. A set of smart casual clothes is also advisable.
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Smart Dress:
• Smart outfit (For evenings out)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Note: For departures from Nov-Feb the weather can be cold, please bring warm clothing.
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Visas and Entry Requirements
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity).
To date, citizens of the UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand do not need visas for visits of up to three-months.
Other nationalities may need to organise a visa pre travel- please check the individual requirements of your passport nationality.
Please note this information is given in good faith, is beyond National Geographic Journeys's control and subject to change at any time.
Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is the individual's responsibility to ensure that travel documentation is correct.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
The local currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD).
ATMs are very common in Morocco with Cirrus and Plus system cards are the most widely accepted debit cards. .While ATMs are commonly available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work - it is important you check with your bank before departure and advisable to travel with more than one type of card.
Visa cards are the most widely accepted credit cards, but are generally only useful for larger/expensive purchases. You should be aware when purchasing products or services on a credit card, that a fee usually applies.
The foreign currency most commonly accepted in Morocco is the Euro. You will be able to exchange Euros, as well as GBP and USD at money exchange offices in major cities.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of cash (Euro/GBP or USD) and cards is best.
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Morocco has a strong tipping culture - it is customary and even expected to tip small service providers such as restaurant and bar waiters, hotel staff, reception, cleaning personnel, bell boys, taxis and van drivers. Tips are regarded as an essential means of supplementing income for those working in the tourism industry.
Even though this might not be customary to you, nor such common practice in your home country, it is generally expected and of great significance to the people who will be assisting you during your travels.
Depending on your preference and/or that of the group, you may choose to tip individually, organize the tipping with your travelling companions, or, your CEO will offer to collect the tip money at the beginning of your tour and tip as a group with your participation as the tour progresses. A recommendation for tipping small service providers is about $3 USD per day, depending on the quality of the service (this does not include your G Adventures CEO).
Feel free to ask your CEO for the breakdown/distribution of the tips. Note that if you have been very disappointed by a particular service, please inform your CEO right away, and the tip will be adjusted accordingly.
Also, at the end of your trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is also expected and appreciated. The precise amount is entirely a personal preference, however $20-25 USD per person per week can be used as a general guideline.
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
There are no specific health requirements for this trip. However, you should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit, hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements . Please be aware that we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities for some time during this trip, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc.
When selecting your trip please carefully read the G Adventures brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please contact us at email@example.com should you require any clarification on what is involved on your itinerary. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
Trip Specific Safety
Like anywhere in the world, major cities have areas safer than others, use common sense, be aware of your surroundings and mind your personal belongings.
It is important to note that as it is not a legal requirement in buses in Morocco, your vehicle may not be equipped with seat belts.
Medical Form
Our small group adventures bring together people of all ages. It is very important you are aware that, as a minimum, an average level of fitness and mobility' is required to undertake our easiest programs. Travellers must be able to walk without the aid of another person, climb 3-4 flights of stairs, step on and off small boats, and carry their own luggage at a minimum. Travellers with a pre-existing medical condition are required to complete a short medical questionnaire, which must be signed by their physician. This is to ensure that travellers have the necessary fitness and mobility to comfortably complete their chosen trip. While our CEOs work hard to ensure that all our travellers are catered for equally, it is not their responsibility to help individuals who cannot complete the day's activities unaided. Please refer to the physical ratings in this Trip Details document for more information.
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A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Local Dress
While visiting mosques and other religious monuments you should dress modestly, cover your shoulders and you shouldn't wear short shorts or skirts. Outside of capital cities and the more touristic centres, local dress is often more conservative and as a matter of respect we ask that both men and women are aware of this and recommend loose-fitting clothes with your shoulders covered. Ask your CEO for more specific advice.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
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The purpose of the Neighborhood Matching Fund is to help improve the quality of life in Redmond's neighborhoods by supporting partnerships between the City of Redmond and the neighborhoods. The matching fund encourage projects that foster neighborhood pride and enhance and beautify Redmond's neighborhoods. The City supplies cash (or in-kind services) for a neighborhood project and the neighborhood matches the City's contribution with local resources of volunteer labor, donated materials or professional services, or cash.
The funds are awarded on the basis of merit, with a maximum of $5,000 available per project.
Two or more individuals, from separate households and living within the city limits of Redmond, may submit an application with their project idea. All projects are required to have a Citizen Project Coordinator (either individual or group) to be the liaison between the City and the neighborhood during project development and implementation.
Single businesses, city-wide organizations, social services, fraternal and religious groups, and public agencies are not eligible as applicants. However, eligible applicants are encouraged to form partnerships with these ineligible groups to plan and implement projects. The eligible applicant must retain the primary role in the partnership. Political groups are not eligible for matching funds.
Eligible individuals interested in participating in the Neighborhood Matching Fund must fill out and submit an application to Neighborhood Matching Fund Coordinator, 4SPL, P.O. Box 97010, Redmond, WA 98073-9710. The application form is available in Adobe Acrobat format.
Contact: Sarah Stiteler at 425-556-2469
Decisions regarding successful applications for the Neighborhood Match Fund are made by a committee of public officials. The committee will review each application and make the awards based on the criteria listed below.
The project is clearly understood, well planned, and ready to proceed. There is a demonstrated need for the project. The budget is reasonable, cost-effective, and within the scope of this fund.
The match meets the minimum requirement, is secured and is ready to be expended.
A significant number of people will be involved in and will benefit from the project. The project is not controversial nor does it have neighborhood opposition. The project creates opportunities for self-help. Diverse interests are involved.
During the evaluation process, emphasis will be placed on projects that provide the neighborhood with a lasting physical improvement. Before the award is given, the applicant and the City must agree on the terms of the project to assure the City that the award will provide a public benefit and is not a gift of public funds. All applications are rated using this criteria.
The Neighborhood Matching funds will be awarded on the basis of merit, with a maximum of $5,000 available per project.
For every dollar requested from the Matching Fund, the neighborhood must identify match items that add up to equal the value of the amount requested. So, if $1,000 is requested from the City, then at least $1,000 of match must be proposed (and provided when the application is approved).
Match items can be donated professional services, donated materials or supplies, volunteer labor, or cash. The best way to identify match items is to look over a list of all the resources needed to complete the project and decide which items can be provided by donors in the neighborhood.
Professional services and skilled labor who donate their services as part of the neighborhood match cannot also receive compensation from the City's match money. This is intended to ensure that persons hired to provide services or skilled labor are selected on the basis of their qualifications, experience, and fees, not on their willingness (or inability) to donate services.
If maintenance is required, a maintenance agreement may be required by the City. The Citizen Project Coordinator will be required to ensure that the project be maintained.
What is the timeline for project approval through completion?
Reviewing applications, making approval decisions, and working out the project details with the neighborhoods takes time.
Successful applicants will be notified approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the neighborhood Matching Fund Coordinator has received a properly completed application. Authorization to begin the project will be given after a contract with the neighborhood has been successfully executed (approximately 4 weeks). The neighborhood then has up to 12 months to implement the project.


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Exploring Problem Solving
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In order for teachers to increase their effectiveness, it's helpful to explore how problem solving relates to developing a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts in their own work. It's likely that our own experience includes a substantial amount of problems for drill and review. And this may be the first notion about problem solving that comes to mind -- that it is mostly associated with drill and practice in the classroom context. In this section, we'd like to expand the idea of problem solving and offer a task that invites a chance to be self-reflective about what we do as teachers when we solve problems on our own.
As you solve this problem, think about the steps and strategies you follow. How do you set up the problem? How do you record your work? Do you self-monitor? What is your response to error? How long does it take you? Why do you try or reject specific strategies? The more experiences you have in solving problems and reflecting on your own approaches, the more effective you will become in implementing the standard as a foundation of mathematics teaching and learning in your classroom.
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ITHACA, NY — Past Izzy Award winners Glenn Greenwald and Jeremy Scahill are the first members selected to the I.F. Stone Hall of Fame, newly established by the Park Center for Independent Media (PCIM) at Ithaca College.
Meanwhile, the center has announced that the sixth annual Izzy Award for "outstanding achievement in independent media" will be shared by journalists John Carlos Frey (for reporting on U.S./Mexico border deaths) and Nick Turse (for reporting on civilian war casualties from Vietnam to Afghanistan).
The Izzy Award is named in memory of the late I.F. "Izzy" Stone, the dissident journalist who launched I.F. Stone's Weekly in 1953 and challenged McCarthyism, the Vietnam War, racial injustice and government deceit.
"The Izzy Award and I.F. Stone Hall of Fame are an inspirational fulcrum leveraging the courage and journalistic independence of my father's spotlighted successors into a strengthening of world justice and freedom," said Jeremy J. Stone, former president of the Federation of American Scientists and elder son of I.F. Stone.
"We established this hall of fame as an occasional honor reserved for the greatest and most productive journalists of our era — those who have won the annual Izzy Award and continued to produce content that would qualify them to win it again and again," said Jeff Cohen, PCIM director and Izzy Award judge. "They are the new generation of Izzy Stones."
Through exposés and incisive analysis, former constitutional lawyer Greenwald has revealed the outlines of a vast surveillance state, as well as its political and media protectors. Working with Laura Poitras and other collaborators and utilizing documents provided last spring by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, he broke story after story across the globe exposing widespread spying abuses. Along with Amy Goodman of "Democracy Now!," Greenwald had shared the first Izzy Award for his meticulous daily blogging in 2008 in defense of constitutional rights.
"Glenn Greenwald may be the closest thing we have today to a living, breathing I.F. Stone," said Cohen.
Through his work as the national security reporter for both "Democracy Now!" and The Nation, and his book "Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield" and the Oscar-nominated documentary based on it (directed by Richard Rowley), Scahill has exposed the brutalities, illegalities and strategic flaws in the nearly 13-year-long global "war on terror." He had won the second annual Izzy Award for reporting that elevated the issue of Blackwater and military contractor abuses to front-page news.
"Scahill's unique first-hand reporting is the work of a journalist motivated by such a strong sense of justice that he is repeatedly willing to place himself in dangerous war conditions to get at the truth," commented Izzy judge Linda Jue.
Greenwald, Scahill and Poitras are the founding editors of The Intercept, a digital magazine that is part of the recently launched First Look Media.
The I.F. Stone Hall of Fame induction of Greenwald and Scahill and the presentation of the sixth annual Izzy Award to independent journalists Frey and Turse will be held in an April ceremony at Ithaca College; details to be announced. All four honorees will speak at the ceremony, either in person or via remote broadcast.
Carlos Frey
A reporting fellow with The Investigative Fund at The Nation Institute, Frey has tirelessly probed in articles and television reports the increasingly militarized U.S./Mexico border and rise in fatal shootings by U.S. Border Patrol agents, including cross-border shootings into Mexico that killed innocent civilians. He also brought to light heart-breaking accounts of people who died in Mexico's desert while trying to return to their family members (often U.S. citizens) after being deported. Frey's reports on excessive force by Border Patrol agents had impact — sparking Congressional inquiry, criminal probes, federal investigations and changes in the Border Patrol's training and use-of-force protocols.
"John Carlos Frey ventured where few U.S. journalists had been willing or able to go — on both sides of the U.S./Mexico border under dangerous circumstances — to investigate crimes that many people knew about but remained beyond public awareness," said judge Linda Jue. "And his well-documented reporting brought an extraordinary response."
In news pieces and a book published last year, Turse has given human form and voice to civilian victims of U.S. wars from Vietnam to Afghanistan. His acclaimed best-seller, "Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam," relied on classified Pentagon documents and fresh first-person interviews to reveal that violence against Vietnamese noncombatants was "pervasive and systematic — the predictable result of official orders." A journalist, historian and Nation Institute fellow, he monitors current U.S. military interventionism in articles for TomDispatch.com (where he is managing editor) and The Nation, for which he coauthored the special report "America's Afghan Victims."
Said Izzy judge Robert McChesney, "Nick Turse combines the fastidiousness of a serious historian and a journalist's intuition for the big story, along with an uncompromising commitment to the truth, wherever it leads."
Photos of Greenwald, Scahill, Frey and Turse are available at http://flic.kr/s/aHsjTVbHdg.
Judges of the Izzy Award and I.F. Stone Hall of Fame are PCIM director Jeff Cohen; Linda Jue, executive director and editor of the San Francisco-based G.W. Williams Center for Independent Journalism; and University of Illinois communications professor and author Robert W. McChesney.
Other previous winners of the Izzy Award are the nonprofit outlet Mother Jones; journalist Sharif Abdel Kouddous; the Center for Media and Democracy/"ALEC Exposed"; author/columnist Robert Scheer; and New York City's in-depth outlet City Limits.
Based in the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College, the Park Center for Independent Media was launched in 2008 as a national center for the study of media outlets that create and distribute content outside traditional corporate systems.
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2010-11 Common Theme: "The Leadership Question"
Save the date: Friday, January 21 10a.m. – 3p.m.
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Leap, Leap, Leaping
It only comes once every 4 years. For most of the world it is just an extra day in the year but for a geo-cacher February 29th represents the 366th day. The chance to fill that elusive square in your 'Each Day of the Year Calendar'. It's a huge motivation to take the day off!
And that's just what a whole bunch of us did this year on February 29, 2012. Our fellow cacher, Adroit Seeker, planned an event called "Leaping From Cache to Cache" that took us along the Suiattle River in Washington State. The plan was to hike the trail and then get as many caches as we could along the road on our way back. This power trail includes more than 100+ caches in all. It meant that many of us would break records that day. It sounded like a whole lot of fun.
5am is so early!! but it still astonishes me what I will put myself through just for a whole whack of smilies on my caching profile page. I met tabbywmn at the border, we picked up Fisher007 just across the line and then we made our way to Bellingham where we met Adroit Seeker, Cyclepath Cacher, sweet-marie, 32fordroadster & Team ItTakesTwo. From Bellingham we travelled an hour & a half to the Snoqualmie National Forest where we met our American cacher friends. It was time we got started on our Leap Day!!
The road to the Buck Creek Campground has been closed for about 7 years but if you're up for an easy 5km hike then I highly recommend it. We were treated to beautiful views of the river, waterfalls along the way and towering trees. We had lunch at the end of the trail in a great log shelter with a view of the river, watching the snow drift down as we ate. It doesn't get much better than this.
I had never cached on a power trail before but now I know what "power trail" means! With about 20 of us we literally leapt from cache to cache and we made short work of the series and a bunch of us broke our 'most caches in a day' record. On top of that we also had the privilege of watching fisher007 find his 1000th cache. As you can see he was pretty excited!
After we finished the trail and the road (in record time I might add) we made our way back to Bellingham for one more event hosted by the Three Bottles family. Yummy Mexican fare, an ice cold Corona and meeting more cachers. What a perfect way to end the day.
Thanks again to Adroit Seeker for planning such a great day for us and thanks to all my caching friends, those kindred spirits, who made the day so fun and enjoyable. I had an awesome time. Hope you did too! I'm sure we'll all remember Leap Year for a long time....too bad we have to wait 4 years to do it all over again.
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- Eddie said...
Congrats on what sounds like a very fun, and lonnnnnnggg day!
Some days you feel like a few caches and a lunch sounds like a good idea, other times you want to go to the Xtreme and cache till you drop, as long as you make it till the end of the day! :)
- March 12, 2012 at 1:39 AM
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I�m sitting in my doctor�s office in Philadelphia, reading one of those medical magazines meant to keep patients happy while they�re waiting. On every page there is advertising for this vitamin and that drug, and for various doctors, both MDs and DOs, who are waiting for you�their next patient.
In one photo, a doctor stands in the middle of all the female help. He wears the proof of his medical degree--his stethoscope around his neck. Everyone else is dressed in colorful scrubs but carry no stethoscopes. And everyone is smiling. The ad lists the doctor�s address, phone numbers and the fact that he is board certified.
It�s a very typical ad for America and one that I�ve never seen in France, where medicines aren�t advertised on TV and doctors don�t solicit patients.
I know, I know, how much has been written about the perils of �socialized� medicine that threaten the American way of life. How people are suffering in Canada and England, and how they long to come here to be treated. I also know what I pay every month for health care insurance, even though I belong to a large group. The costs, despite a recession and new health care policies, keep going up.
I�ve also heard about terrible medical practices in all those other countries that have �fallen by the way� by adopting socialized medicine. I can�t speak about the health care system everywhere else, but I can describe my experiences in France.
For a long time in France, I paid my own fees as an outsider from the system. Now, of course, I�m connected to my husband�s social security benefits and pay little. I even have my own card with my unsmiling face (no happy expressions allowed), stamped on the front. Read the examples below and let me know what you think.
For the most part doctors� offices are inside regular apartment buildings. There are few medical complexes. You take the elevator and enter an ordinary apartment, where the living room has become the waiting room. Ordinary chairs wait for you. Very little is color-coordinated. Everyone who enters says, "Bonjour," because that�s considered polite. Sometimes there�s a receptionist in a little alcove in the hall, sometimes not. The doctor often does his own scheduling.
The doctor comes out to greet you and you follow him/her into the office (one of the original bedrooms). If you�re a French citizen, you have a medical card that the doctor swipes in a computer terminal. All of your medical information is instantly available to him. The doctor types the reason for your visit that is instantly added to your history.
Then you�re examined, right there on a table that is usually in the same room as the office. The doctor doesn�t hop between patients. No assistants jump in to take your vitals. You are with only the doctor for the whole time.
My husband visited a cardiologist. As part of the exam, the doctor did an echocardiogram during the same visit. He showed my husband the screen and explained all the sign posts of healthy arteries. He even did a �Marie Antoinette,� as he called laughingly it, to produce a cross section of my husband�s carotid arteries.
�All clear,� he pronounced.
We didn�t have to make an additional appointment to see a radiologist and then wait a week (full of anxiety) for the doctor to call with the results.
One summer, my son visited us in France and complained of pain in his back. I did the normal Mother thing. Doctor�s appointment. Long conversation.
�I�d like to do an x-ray,� she explained.
�How long will that take?� I asked anxiously, remembering how things were at home.
�Just walk two blocks to this office,� she wrote down the name. �And I�ll call them for you. But there�s no emergency.�
We walked. We waited 20 minutes. He had the x-ray. Another 20 minutes. The radiologist invited us to see the film.
�Nothing to worry about. Just muscular,� the doctor explained, pointing to clean areas in his back. She gave me the films to take home.
The cost? 120 euros. For the doctors, the x-rays, the explanation. Over in one hour.
Then there was the summer when I grew more and more dizzy. I�d walk down the street with my head spinning, as though my equilibrium had been thrown away with the morning trash.
I was scared. Immediately that imagination of mine took over, conjuring up every dread disease known to man.
My husband called a specialist, an ENT doctor. �Let�s start there,� he insisted.
My appointment was scheduled for the next day. The doctor greeted me, went through my history, listened to my complaints. Then he led me to a small room fitted with audiology testing equipment.
No assistant appeared to run the test. For the next half hour, the doctor dialed the sounds as he formulated his diagnosis. Swelling in my inner ear was causing the dizziness. Ahhh, I breathed out.
His charge�60 euros.
My next stop was to the pharmacy where someone taught me to operate a breathing machine that would deliver medicine to my inner ear. 30 minutes. 75 euros to rent the machine, half of that only a security deposit.
A flu shot at the pharmacy in France? 4 Euros. Here at RiteAide--$30, even with health insurance.
If you need a doctor right away for an illness that doesn�t require the hospital ER, you simply call SOS Medicine and a doctor will arrive�most often on scooter. And there�s something wonderful about being treated in a polite atmosphere, where no one is rushed to see the next patient.
The French believe that everyone is entitled to health care. Yes, they pay high taxes�a sliding scale up to 50 %, for the rich, rich people, based on what people make. My husband says it�s not an exact science. Social security gives you 75% reimbursement for medical care, but if you have no money, the government pays everything. Some decide to buy an additional private policy for the rest. The French also get retirement, disability insurance, and free education for all their children�even to the Sorbonne, if the kid is smart enough to get in. Medical doctors are trained for FREE. They don�t leave medical school with more than a hundred thousand dollars of debt.
Finally, I just read an article in AARP magazine about expats living in foreign countries. They quoted WHO (World Health Organization) that listed the French system as the best in the world.
One person�s experiences. I have skilled, caring doctors here in Philadelphia. But I often wonder why we can�t be more like the French.


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Partner Organisations & Useful Links
Year Out Group
Projects Abroad are founder members of the Year Out Group. This is an association of independent UK-registered organisations of various sizes, one of whose principal activities is the provision of high quality structured programmes in the UK or overseas. Members agree to adhere to a Code of Practice. Projects Abroad comply with British Standard BS8848 for the Adventure Travel Sector drafted by BSI in conjunction with the Year Out Group.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Projects Abroad are an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, providing worthwhile Residential programmes for volunteers working towards their Gold Award. Open to anyone aged 14 to 24, the DofE is a leading charity in the UK which encourages teamwork and social interaction, and helps young people to stand out from the crowd when applying for university and jobs. Doing their DofE offers young people the chance to experience new activities and develop their existing skills.
FCO Know Before You Go campaign
As a partner in the Know Before You Go campaign Projects Abroad are working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to help travellers stay safe overseas. The FCO website is packed with essential travel advice, and up to date country information.
Expedition Providers Association
Projects Abroad Group Trips are an aspiring member of the Expedition Providers Association. EPA is a membership organisation for the overseas youth expedition sector, and is the awarding body for the Learning Outside the Classroom Badge. Since EPA was formed in 2003 it has been working hard to promote best practice in the schools and youth expeditions sector.
Nepal Youth Foundation (UK)
Projects Abroad has partnered with Nepal Youth Foundation (UK) to help repair and rebuild schools that were damaged in the April 2015 earthquake that struck that country. Founded in 1990, Nepal Youth Foundation (UK) offers hope and opportunity to Nepal's most impoverished children by providing them with every child's birth right: vital healthcare, education and a safe environment. NYF (UK) forms part of a growing global organisation with its head office based in California, its operations office appropriately located in Kathmandu, and three further offices worldwide. In the decades we have been working with children in Nepal, NYF has expanded not only in the number of children supported, which now reaches well over 50,000, but also in the ways in which we help them. Though not a disaster relief agency, we continue to be guided by our mission and have redirected some of our efforts to help the survivors of the devastating earthquakes.
Bath Spa University Geography Department
Projects Abroad is a partner of Bath Spa University Geography Department and organise the field based projects for students on the Development Geography Foundation Degree course.
Royal Society of Medicine
The RSM Global Health website is a resource for individuals who wish to learn and engage in any aspect of the global health agenda. It provides a focus for RSM members to share their experiences and aspirations in this important area of healthcare whilst also facilitating institutional and individual access to new initiatives.
UEA Development Studies Department
Projects Abroad are approved by the UEA School of Development Studies who give their students the option of completing their work experience unit on a Projects Abroad placement.
Year in Industry (YINI)
The YINI Combo package is a unique solution which meets the demands of today's career-savvy, globe-trotting young people. The nine-month YINI work placement provides students with their all important first step on the career ladder – gaining valuable industry experience, developing skills and earning a salary. While the new addition of a three-month travel option, from one of four leading gap year organisations, now means participants can also explore stunning parts of the world, take part in worthwhile volunteer projects and further enhance their transferable skills. Projects Abroad are an approved partner of YINI, specialising in arranging voluntary placements in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe. The new YINI Combo travel placements commence when you have completed your YINI work placement.
British Safety Council
Projects Abroad works as a partner with the British Safety Council helping to provide training courses on Health and Safety at Work to students in our destinations around the world. Volunteers can opt to join a free training course in the UK before they go overseas and train the students overseas.
Shark Defenders
Projects Abroad is working with Shark Defenders on our Shark Conservation and Global Shark Campaign. Shark Defenders focus on establishing shark sanctuaries and supporting the proper management of shark and ray species worldwide.
Support Our Sharks and Sharkbase
www.supportoursharks.com and www.shark-base.org
These two shark focussed conservation sites were established by Dr Ryan Kempster, who volunteered with Projects Abroad on the Marine Conservation project in Thailand in 2008. Ryan was inspired by his conservation experience in Thailand to pursue a career in marine biology, and he is now a leader in shark conservation based at the University of Western Australia. Ryan and his team are supporting Projects Abroad's Global Shark Campaign.
Gap Year Travel Store
The gap year travel store is an online store for all your backpacking and travel gear needs! They stock a wide range of essentials for travellers, including backpacks, sleeping bags and first aid essentials, as well as travel adapters and handy gadgets to make your life easier during your trip.
Where Rainbows Meet
Projects Abroad International Development volunteers work with Where Rainbows Meet Foundation in Cape Town. Volunteers with previous business or management experience are particularly helpful to this local NGO.
Tia International
Tia International is a non-profit NGO set up by Tessa Henwood-Mitchell after volunteering on a Care placement with Projects Abroad in Bolivia in 2008.
Teach First
Teach First combines an initiative for educational and social change with a well resourced and supported programme to develop the leaders of tomorrow in business, public service, education and not-for-profit sectors.
do-it.org.uk is the only database of volunteering opportunities in the UK
Snaffle Up
The recycling web site designed to keep useful items out of landfill.
Environment Job
With hundreds of advertisers and over 40,000 subscribers Environment Job is by far the UK's busiest website for green jobs, courses and events.
Animal Jobs Direct
Animal Jobs Direct is a site with the latest worldwide animal jobs, career advice and volunteer opportunities. Jobs with dogs, cats and horses, wildlife jobs, animal charity jobs, veterinary jobs and more.
Sport England
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. They are the perfect place to start if you are looking into options for volunteering or participating in sport in England.


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In the wake of the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado, I've heard many comments along the lines of – with so many guns already in the public sphere, there isn't much we can do at this point to stem gun violence in this country. I say bullshit. If sensible gun laws can prevent just one of these tragedies, it will be worth it.
My opinion on guns is that they are a part of our culture and surely aren't going away. And although I personally have no use for them, I completely understand that others do. I appreciate that people enjoy competitive shooting or hunting for food and even owning a gun for protection.
Where I draw the line is on guns that are only designed for killing people efficiently and in large quantities. I support limits on assault weapons, how many bullets can be in a clip and limits on other efficient killing devices. I absolutely love Chris Rock's bit on "bullet control"…
But the idea that throwing our hands up in the air is going to help is just fucking stupid. It isn't just with gun control where people use that argument…well it's really a lack of an argument, it's giving up.
This argument is similar to the one that says, if you can't fix the problem in one fell swoop, you might just as well not even try. The idea of raising taxes on millionaires usually brings that idiotic argument out as well. President Obama responded to this concept very eloquently…
There are others who are saying, well, this is just a gimmick. Just taxing millionaires and billionaires, just imposing the Buffett rule won't do enough to close the deficit. Well, I agree. That's not all we have to do to close the deficit. But the notion that it doesn't solve the entire problem doesn't mean that we shouldn't do it at all.
Every time I hear a representative of the wealthy, usually someone in the media, trot out that idiotic "argument", I want to jump through the television and smack them upside the head. Here are just a few examples of headlines I found by just typing into Google, "taxing millionaires won't solve the problem".
Budget expert: Taxing millionaires won't fix the economy – CBS News
Taxing the Rich Won't Solve Our Problems
Obama 'Buffett Rule' Won't Solve America's Budget Problems
Raising Taxes Won't Solve America's Debt Problem
President Obama's Buffett Tax Won't Solve Our Problems, It Will Only …
NO ONE SAID IT WOULD "FIX THE ECONOMY" OR "SOLVE OUR PROBLEMS" you dumbass representatives of the wealthy.
It is such a blatant use of the "straw man" fallacy that it makes me sick to my stomach. In every one of those headlines above, it is implied that supporters of raising taxes on millionaires or passing "the Buffet Rule" are saying it will magically solve our deficit problems or as CBS said, "fix the economy".
I'm sure I'm not the only one who finds this institutionalized stupidity frustrating. And although I would argue that Fox News is responsible for bringing this idiocy into the mainstream, the other sources of news in our country are jumping on the lunacy bandwagon. Is it any wonder that people like Louis Gohmert and Alan West were elected as one of 535 members of congress?


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text: Read the lawsuitCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Coal industry lawyers on Tuesday sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers to try to slow down the Obama administration's efforts to more strictly regulate mountaintop removal mining.The National Mining Association filed suit in federal court in Washington, D.C., over EPA's more detailed review of mining permit applications and a new set of recommended water quality guidelines for surface coal mining in Appalachia.In the 42-page complaint, the association alleges EPA's permit reviews were an effort to "rob" other agencies of their regulatory role and charges that EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson ignored requirements for public involvement when she issued the new water pollution guidelines."NMA members' efforts to navigate this unlawful process and obtain reasonable and predictable permit terms have been unsuccessful, leaving us no choice but to challenge the EPA and Corps policy in court," said NMA President Hal Quinn. "Detailed agency guidance is not a valid substitute for lawful rulemaking based on public notice and comment."EPA spokesman Brendan Gilfillan said the agency is reviewing the coal industry lawsuit."EPA's mining guidance is fully consistent with the law and the best available science and will help ensure that Americans living in coal country don't have to choose between a healthy environment for their families and the jobs they need to support them," Gilfillan said in a prepared statement.While the coal industry favors mountaintop removal's efficiency, and local political leaders praise the jobs provided, there is a growing scientific consensus that the practice is causing widespread and irreversible damage to the region's forests, water quality and communities.Shortly after taking office, the Obama administration announced it was taking "unprecedented steps" to reduce the environmental impacts of mountaintop removal.EPA began much more rigorous reviews of valley fill permit applications being considered by the Corps of Engineers and threatened to exercise its Clean Water Act authority to block those permits if it believed the impacts were too great.In its suit, the mining association alleges this process "adds significant additional time to the corps regulatory review" and is "dramatically altering timelines" for companies to receive new mining permits.Industry lawyers also complain that, without public involvement, EPA wrongly put into place a detailed tool that grades the potential impacts of permits to help agency officials determine which mining permits need more rigorous reviews.This April, EPA also announced a new guidance for its regional offices in reviewing water pollution permits for mining projects being considered for issuance by state agencies like West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection. The new guidance calls for much tougher review, and perhaps rejection of permits, based on the potential to increase the electrical conductivity of streams, which is a stronger measure of many harmful pollutants from mining and has been linked to damage of aquatic life.EPA made its guidance effective immediately on an interim basis, but is also conducting an eight-month public comment period and subjecting the scientific reports the guidance is based upon to peer review.In its suit, the mining association said the guidance constitutes a rulemaking that should have gone through a public comment before it was put into effect.The suit asks for a court order to block the more detailed EPA permit reviews and the agency's conductivity guidance.Reach Ken Ward Jr. at email@example.com or 304-348-1702.


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Dec 12, 2010
Almost Daily Fraggle Rock Quotations: Week 11
The Invasion of the Toe-Ticklers: "Those Gorgs may be large, but they sure don't see the big picture." --Mokey Fraggle
The Red-Handed and Invisible Thief: "Can't you see I'm a rock?" "I KNEW something was different!" --Gobo and Wembley Fraggle
Boober and the Glob: "Count me out! Color me small 'cause fun's no fun at all!" --Boober Fraggle
The Grapes of Generosity: "A friend never bends or pretends when a friend is in need!" --Wembley Fraggle
And there we have it. So... How obvious is it that these are from the week before finals and I've been locked in my apartment writing papers?
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I do love reading these and I hope you don't mind me sharing out one or two from your list with my Twitter friends, who also get a kick out of the Fraggle insights.ReplyDelete
Hello Lisa, I cannot remember if we have ever spoken before but I wanted to say that your qutoes are alwiys inspirational to me becuase somtimes I feel like the things that you quote in the week and I love feeling that others feel too. They are always nice quotes to read. Where are they from though?ReplyDelete
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The Engineering for Sustainable Development MPhil programme welcomed a new group of 27 students onto the programme this year, the 17th cohort since the programme began in 2002. The students come from 19 different countries including Bangladesh, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Sudan and Kazakhstan. The average age of the students is 28 as many of them have worked in a professional Engineering role prior to joining the course.
ESD MPhil 17-18 Submission DaySep 03, 2018
ESD MPhil Hand in day 31st August 2018
ESD MPhil Alumni stories: Meet Rising Star Dr Tara ShirvaniAug 30, 2018
ESD MPhil Alumna Dr Tara Shirvani (Queens' College, 2008) has been named one of this year's UK Rising Stars in Science and Engineering.
British Geological Survey report published on handpump-borehole implementation in UgandaAug 06, 2018
A report based on Lissie Liddle's PhD study which reviews handpump-borehole implementation in Uganda has recently been published as an Open Report by the British Geological Survey.


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S. Phillips, Appleby, Polegato with Brian Zeger. Texts. Delos DE 3437
Each of these three song cycles — given their first recorded performances on this Delos disc — displays composer Ben Moore's aptitude for psychologically probing yet undeniably appealing storytelling.
In Dear Theo, Moore delves into the troubled mind of Vincent van Gogh by setting letters from the painter's lifelong correspondence with his younger brother, Theo. Each of the cycle's five songs is structured in more or less the same way: a conversational beginning expands in harmony and passion as van Gogh expresses his longing for freedom, his insecurities and his desires. At a climactic moment, Moore slows the forward motion of the music and meditates on a phrase or word. The repetition allows the phrase or word to gather new meaning in the mind of the listener, while the music swirls, hovers and grows in intensity. The release can be quiet, as in "I Found a Woman," and hopeful, as in "The Red Vineyard," or devastating, as in "Souvenir."
Paul Appleby's interpretation of Dear Theo seems fully realized: with his youthful tenor, Appleby applies the humanity and complexity of the wounded painter to Moore's music.
So Free Am I is six settings of poems by women spanning more than 2,000 years. From the personal freedom expressed by Buddhist nuns to confessions of desire and pain hidden beneath domestic obligation and propriety, Moore has compiled the twenty-first century's response to Schumann's Frauenliebe und -leben. The third song in the cycle, "Orinda Upon Little Hector Philips," is the most beautiful and haunting in the cycle. It sets an excerpt from a lament by seventeenth-century English poet Katherine Philips, in which the poet mourns the premature death of her son. It begins with a skeletal texture and a melody oppressed by intervals that drop like slowly falling teardrops. Soprano Susanna Phillips whispers her anguish to herself until her voice opens into throat-splitting cries. Moore tempers this with the society woman who in Anna Wickham's "Nervous Prostration" bemoans a loveless marriage of convenience with dark, playful humor.
The third cycle on the album is a setting of Keats's "Ode to a Nightingale." Baritone Brett Polegato assumes the role of the poet, reciting in melody Keats's long poem with a bright, open sound. Moore separates the poem by stanza into eight songs, each of which could easily be performed as a stand-alone piece. They are tuneful (some ingratiatingly so) and feature the same crescendos of intent and texture displayed in Dear Theo. Nearly all the songs are crowned with magnificent preludes, interludes and postludes that set the scene like a grand nineteenth-century landscape portrait, with pianist Brian Zeger functioning as J. M. W. Turner.
Moore's setting of W. B. Yeats's dreamy "Lake of Innisfree" is perhaps the composer's most lovable song, and when sung with Appleby's poetic musicality, it is the perfect coda to an album of dreams, explorations and exultations.
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Hubble Space Telescope Completes Sixth Year of Exploration
A new golden era of space exploration and discovery began April 24, 1990 with the launch and deployment of the Hubble telescope. Over the past six years Hubble's rapid-fire rate of unprecedented discoveries has invigorated astronomy. Not since the invention of the telescope nearly 400 years ago have astronomers' vision of the universe been so revolutionized over such a short stretch of time.
This picture, released to commemorate Hubble's sixth anniversary, shows several blue, loop-shaped objects that are actually multiple images of the same galaxy. The duplicate images were produced by a cosmic lens in space: the massive cluster of yellow elliptical and spiral galaxies near the photograph's center. This cosmic lens, called a gravitational lens, is created by the cluster's tremendous gravitational field, which bends light from a distant object and magnifies, brightens, and distorts it. How distorted the image becomes and how many copies are made depends on the alignment between the foreground cluster and the more distant galaxy.
Gravitational Lens Captures Image of Primeval Galaxy
W.N. Colley and E. Turner (Princeton University), J.A. Tyson (Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies) and NASA