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Tag Archives: Arkham Origins
Thu, Oct 24, 2013 | 20:37 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate video shows 10 minutes of gameplay footage
An extended gameplay walkthrough video for Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate has been released by Warner, showing just over 10 minutes of Cell Block footage. Hit up the break for a watch, The game launches tomorrow in North America and Europe on Vita, and in North America on 3DS. Europe can pick it up on 3DS November 8.
Wed, Oct 23, 2013 | 14:18 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins launch video takes you on a Personal Mission
Batman: Arkham Origins has a launch trailer available below the break. The game is out on PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360 versions on October 25 alongside Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate on Vita and 3DS. The game also released in Europe on October 25 for PS3 and Xbox 360, but the Wii U and PC disc option will not release until November 8. Blackgate will also release on Vita in Europe October 25 but will not release on 3DS until November 8.
Fri, Oct 18, 2013 | 14:31 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins Wii U and PC disc version delayed to November 8 in Europe
Fri, Oct 18, 2013 | 21:06 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins TV spot released by Warner
Batman: Arkham Origins will be gracing your television starting October 22, thanks to a new TV spot directed by Tim Miller and featuring animation from Blur Studio. Watch it below. With just over a week until launch, the mobile game is available now in the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod. Batman: Arkham Origins releases worldwide on October 25 for for PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360 alongside Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate on 3DS and Vita.
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Tue, Oct 01, 2013 | 16:53 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins introduces you to Barbara Gordon through new screenshots
Batman: Arkham Origins has some new screenshots available below introducing you to Barbara Gordon, also known as Batgirl. Check her out below along with stills of the caped one in action. The game is out worldwide on October 25 for PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360.
Mon, Sep 30, 2013 | 00:27 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins EG Expo 2013 – livestream goes in-depth on caped crusader's latest at 2pm UK
Batman: Arkham Origins is the subject of the latest developer session out of the Eurogamer Expo, and starting at 2pm UK, you can watch as Warner Bros. Montreal go in-depth on the caped crusader's latest adventure. Batman: Arkham Origins releases worldwide on October 25 for for PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360.
Thu, Sep 26, 2013 | 15:15 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins Season Pass detailed, will run you $19.99
Batman: Arkham Origins will be the recipient of a Season Pass, and today, Warner has provided details on it.
Tue, Sep 24, 2013 | 17:33 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins PlayStation-exclusive Knightfall Pack detailed, trailered
Batman: Arkham Origins has a new trailer showing off the Batman skins: Knightfall Batman and Classic TV Series Batman which are part of the PlayStation exclusive Knightfall Pack. It also features three Combat Maps and two Predator Maps.
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 20:07 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins – "people have the right to be cynical," says WB Montreal
Batman: Arkham Origins will have a great story, according WB Games Montreal's Eric Holmes, and "fans are going to love" it.
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 17:02 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins video discusses the Dark Knight, takes a look at the game
The PS Blog spoke with Warner Bros. at E3 about Batman: Arkham Origins. The video is below, and includes a look at some gameplay. Batman: Arkham Origins worldwide on October 25 on PC, PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360.
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 17:56 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate screenshots swoop out of E3 2013
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate screenshots have arrived. Enjoy the lot below. The Vita and 3DS title is out alongside Batman: Arkham Origins worldwide on October 25.
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 15:45 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins teaser trailer shows our hero fighting Deathstroke
A teaser for Batman: Arkham Origins has been released, showing a short look at the masked bat fella and Deathstroke going at it like their lives are on the line or something. Watch 12 seconds of kicks, punches, and swordplay below, with the other 29 seconds or so showing logos and a release date. The full trailer is expected to be released on May 20. Batman: Arkham Origins is out worldwide on October 25 on PC, PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360. The Vita and 3DS title Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate releases alongside the console version.
Wed, Apr 24, 2013 | 11:14 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins to contain multiplayer – report
Batman: Arkham Origins could be the first in the series to contain multiplayer mode, if a source close to Kotaku is accurate. According to the report, players will be able to step into the shoes of villains from the series and battle it out against Batman and Robin. Gameplay would see players as members of either Bane or Joker's gang which include all sorts of familiar faces. We won't delve into that end too much on here in case you want to remain unscathed, plus we don't want to get yelled at. It hurts our feelings. We've sent a mail to Warner on the matter. Batman: Arkham Origins is out in October 25 for PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360.
Thu, Apr 18, 2013 | 20:23 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins villains to include Joker, Bane, others according to marketing shot
Villains in Batman: Arkham Origins will consist of Bane, Deadshot, Killer Croc, The Joker, and Scarecrow along with the confirmed Deathstroke, if a promo for the game is anything to go by. Snapped by a CVG reader, the cardboard cut out with 12 slots to shove game boxes in shows the baddies included in the art. Go have a look for yourself. Arkham Origins is in the works at Warner Montreal and will release on October 25 for PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360.
Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | 10:44 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins revealed in next Game Informer
Warner Bros. Games Montreal's Batman: Arkham Origins will be the feature story in the May issue of Game Informer.

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Nothing has stopped Alex Ovechkin of late, but a stray puck to the face sent him to the doctor's office for stitches Thursday morning, according to reports by media present for Washington Capitals practice. A team spokesman told reporters Ovechkin would not return to practice. According to Chuck Gormley of CSNwashington.com, Ovechkin "suffered a cut to his lip/mouth when the puck from his rebound hit him in the mouth." Ovechkin later tweeted a picture of the damage with the comment: "It's hockey ))) hahaha"
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Construction of the Central Utility Plant began in September 2009 as part of the Airport Improvement Program. The Central Utility Plant, a design-build project, allowed contractors to both design and construct the facility, resulting in time savings when compared with traditional design-bid-build procurement.
The Central Utility Plant Project was completed in late 2010, and is currently on-line supplying the Thomas F. Riley Terminal complex with power and with chilled water to serve the air conditioning system. The facility houses four natural gas-fired internal combustion engines driving a total of seven megawatts of electricity and two 550 ton absorption chillers, one 125 ton air cooled centrifugal chiller, three 750 ton centrifugal chillers and all ancillary mechanical support equipment. Constructed with a state-of-the-art emission control system, the Central Utility Plant complies with all South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) regulations.
Because the site is visible to the public, the Airport utilized landscaping to screen the building and related outdoor equipment. As part of the landscape plan, all existing healthy palm trees located on the building site were saved and replanted around the periphery of the new building's footprint at the start of construction. Below is a photo of the completed project.
Power Generation Support
With the Central Utility Plant in place, John Wayne Airport will continue to purchase approximately 5% of its power supply from Southern California Edison Company (SCE) via a 12kV feed. This source of power can be used if the engine generator service is interrupted for any reason.
Air Conditioning System Support
The Central Utility Plant is equipped with waste heat recovery equipment associated with the natural gas engine generators. The recovered waste heat will be utilized to generate1800 tons refrigeration capacity via absorption chillers which satisfies most of the Airport's needs of the chilled water year-round. The Central Utility Plant is also equipped with electric operated water chillers to help satisfy the Airport's chilled water demand.
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Genius introduces the Genius GILA MMO/RTS professional gaming mouse. GILA is the next generation MMO/RTS professional gaming laser mouse for the GX Gaming series. Comfortable to use with either hand or step-up twelve buttons design, Gila can be customized to conquer any gaming challenge and improve combat performance. Gila has a built in over-clocking SG Core II engine with a dpi range from 200 to 8200 so gamers can easily shift around in the battlefield. A full speed MCU with 32KB built –in memory prevents macro settings from game block and gives gamers 1-ms (8X quicker) response time. The Braided cable and gold-plated USB connector provide a stable and smooth signal connection during battle combat. A reliable eight million life clicks give MMO/RTS gamers a comfortable button feel, and the adjustable weight design includes six metal weights – each 4.5 grams, customized to improve battle performance. Gila not only allows the X/Y axis dpi to be independently adjustable, but it includes the "Angle Snapping" function that instantly raises cursor precision at high speeds, and the "Sniper" button that instantly reduces the dpi when you need it. Gila uses the Scorpion user interface so gamers can setup "Button Assignment"' "Macro Management" for up to 72 keys, "Advanced Setting" to customize mouse performance and the "Light Option" that instantly reduces the dpi when you need it. MMO/RTS game oriented, comfortable design with a superb hand grip and outstanding performance in all games. Product features Professional 12-button MMO/RTS gaming mouse Over-clocking SGCii: 200dpi to 8200 dpi Scorpion gaming user interface Up to 72 keys for user defined macros 16 Million RGB backlight system in 3 areas Adjustable metal weights 4.5g x 6 with storage case included 32K onboard memory to prevent game block 1.8 meter braided cable with gold plated USB connector Rubber Finish grip for complete control and handling Backed by a 1-year warranty, the Genium GILA is priced around $100. For more information, visit the product page.
the design is too much for mouse GILA in indonesian is 'crazy' they dont do research before naming it before
Turn your back on it for 2 seconds and all you will hear before the braided cable wraps itself around your neck is "AUTOBOTS ASSEMBLE!"
Meh, you can't expect every single thing to sound alright in every single language. I bet your mouse isn't as good.
I'm relatively certain his $10 mouse is around 600dpi give or take, and features lmb, rmb, a scroll wheel, with MAYBE 4 directional options god knows what sensor, but hey, I wont challenge until i see some epic rts/fps gaming scores!
Better than a failing mouse i could understand, but finding a mouse for $10 or less with the afformentioned specs? i doubt it.
The G9/x and the g5/00 and 7/00 are arguably the best mice in existence, backed up by the tens of thousands of user reviews you can find online, and their site reviews. You don't want to have a go against Logitech. Razer would probably be a better option to argue against. On the flipside, M$ mice usually get a bad rep, but I have to say that it had the most accurate mouse-to-screen movement I have ever seen. For this reason, my next mouse will probably be a sidewinder. (had 2 of them already, gave the other one to my brother-in-law after I received my G9x)
I like my logitech mice, both are... What i mean is, my mouse left button is failing and im finding the 10$ (not exactly, the keyboard + mouse set was around 30€ or so) is handling gaming so well, that im not worried about buying a new logitech mouse... I took a look at some not expensive gaming mice, but i want my cordless freedom so i was eying a logitech m705 comfort that costs around 40€...
I concur, that in hindsight, i would not bother spending more than £30-40 on a mouse anymore, and even that is pushing it. As long as the sensor is good, and it can touch 3600dpi, it is a more than capable gaming mouse. All this extra pricing is down to company names and obsolete extras and gimmicks. I still love my old sharkoon fireglider despite cashing out on a Tt Theron If i ever had to buy a new mouse it would be a logitech though.
I agree, I just bought this and this for around $10 each and Its great, and both have adjustable DPI frmo 800 to 3200. I have used Razer Products before and I didnt feel any noticeable difference at all aside from a few extra buttons. and I also have played many games with a shittier $2 A4 tech mouse before and it was fine. but that's just me.


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Investigators at the CRI (Steve Goodison, PhD) published an article in the journal Cancer Research describing their molecular profiling analyses of prostate tumor tissue. They found that the 'normal' cellular prostate material around localized prostate tumors has molecular changes that can indicate a nearby cancer. This is important because prostate needle biopsies sometimes miss the small cancer areas. With some further development, prostate biopsy material will be more informative, even if the cancer area is missed. The article was commented on in the journal Nature Reviews in Urology 2011.
Investigators at the CRI obtained a prestigious Team Science Project award from the Florida DoH Biomedical Program. $1,350,000 was awarded by the James and Esther King Program for a 3-year multidisciplinary and multi-institutional program. Dr Charles J Rosser, MD, Dept. of Surgery at MDACCO and physician-scientist at the CRI, is the Principal Investigator. He supervises 2 projects at the CRI, and projects at the Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville, UCF, and the University of Miami. The overall goal of the combined projects is to improve the quality of life for patients with bladder cancer.


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Best part about working for CC&ES: "Building a portfolio of event based lighting designs to help get a foot in the real world as well as working with a spectacular staff of well rounded individuals."
One crazy fact about K: "I get overly excited about design projects and start speaking my language which very few people have been able to translate."
Major: Doctorate of Physical Therapy
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Job Title: Campus Center Operations Manager (CCOM)
Skills you've learned while working at CC&ES: "Teamwork leadership, cooperation, patience and responsibility."
Best part about working for CC&ES: "Learning new facts about the campus everyday and working with the amazing full-time and part-time staff we have!"
One crazy fact about Theresa: "It's not really crazy, but I LOVE being outdoors and hanging out in the sun....I REALLLLLLYYYY dislike the cold weather."
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Parents and guardians of teens are always worried while they are out on the road. Their worries are justified with the news broadcasting car crashes daily. Unfortunately, lots of the teenagers driving today fail to follow the rules of the road. And even if you think your teen is a good driver, when they get with their friends, peer pressure starts to factor in. This is why your blood pressure goes up, when the teens go out.
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"The Green Box = Money"
And these are definitely on the money. A nice true full bodied cigar but not overpowering with its earthy, leathery, peppery taste. A favorite for sure.
Jason in SC May 28, 2012
"Full body and smooth"
I spent a very pleasant hour and fifty minutes with this great looking cigar. The smoke was boutiful and rich. It also had and excellent burn and was consistant to the end. With onlyl a half inch left I sadly tossed it. Good bye old friend............but wait whats this four more left. The day is saved and I wlll smoke another tomorrow.
Steve in Alred September 1, 2010
"im a fan"
The first CAO Brizilia i had i hated, but i was an unseasond cigar smoker and a freshman to boot. But if you like a full cigar with a rich exotic flavor you cant miss with the Chango.
johnny bee good in houston August 31, 2010
I am not an expert, but it is evident that the CAO Brazilia Chango deserves the rating it has been given. I could FEEL the quality of this cigar as soon as I took it out of the tube. Great color, great aroma, flavorful, with a bold finish. I put it down for over 3 minutes at one point, and it still stayed lit. Not too hot at the end. It took me an hour to get through half of it.
John in Richmond, RI August 23, 2010
"Did I Get a Bad Box?"
I am surprized at the excellent reviews of this cigar. I am a big CAO fan and when I opened the box of five that I ordered my mouth was watering. They had great color, great smell. Construction was perfect. But, after smoking three of them I would have to say this is the most boring, bland, cigar I have had in quite some time. I kept waiting mid cigar for some kind of trnasformation but their was none. It's the first CAO cigar that I have ever abandoned before it was finished.
Brent in Vero Beach, FL August 2, 2010
"Another excellent smoke by CAO"
Excellent burn and draw, good strong ash, top-notch taste for a full-body cigar. And if it matters to you, the cigars come in a really nice looking box as well.
Ben in Pennsylvania July 23, 2010
"Excellent full-bodied smoke"
I don't have a particularly sophisticated palate, but I know what I like. The CAO Brazilia Chango is a wonderfully constructed cigar that's a pleasure to smoke. It's firm and burns evenly from start to finish. It doesn't seem overly complex to me but I really like the effortless earthy full-bodied smoke it produces and the peppery finish is fantastic without being overpowering. If feels very smooth to me with no hint of bitterness. Highly recommended!
Kevin in Tampa, FL June 30, 2010
I am a huge CAO fan! I have 3 tattoos to prove it! I have recently started smoking a lot of the Brazilia line and from every cigar, in this line, I belive that this cigar is packed with the most, full, flavor! This cigar is rolled to perfection and the smoke that it produces will fill a small room in seconds! Haha...but for real, do not skip this cigar folks...otherwise you will be extremely dissappointed! SERIOUS!!!!!!! SMOKE 5 AND YOU'LL WANT 50!
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The grounds crew at Mozingo Lake is taking a new approach when it comes to maintaining putting surfaces at the city-owned 18-hole course east of Maryville.
Poa annua, commonly known as annual bluegrass, has been creeping onto greens and fairways at courses throughout the Midwest for years, and Mozingo is no exception.
The prolific weed can cause havoc for groundskeepers by diminishing the quality, playability and consistency of bentgrass greens.
Several methods exist for combatting the invasive grass, but none of them is a permanent solution, and some come with undesirable side effects.
This year, Mozingo course manager Ron Darnell and his crew are using a newly approved chemical to designed to eliminate poa annua without hurting existing stands of bentgrass.
The chemical was invented only a few years ago, Darnell said, and was approved by the Environmental Protection Agency this spring.
Darnell and his staff did some research, spoke to salespeople and decided to give the new product a whirl.
Golfers have noticed a difference, but not because the greens are greener and smoother. What they have seen instead are brown spots where the bluegrass has died.
In the city's newsletter this week, Darnell wrote that this had led to rumors that the greens at Mozingo were "going south."
The truth is however, that the brown spots are being reseeded with bentgrass in hopes that the good grass will again take over from the bad grass.
So far, crews have applied the new bluegrass-killing chemical four times, and it seems to be doing the job.
"It most certainly works," Darnell said, "almost too well. The success of the program depends on how fast we can get bentgrass to grow back."
Getting grass to grow in the hottest summer months can be a challenge, but with the course's irrigation system, Darnell believes the bentgrass has a good chance.
"It would be easier if we'd had a good June," Darnell said. "But it was like July and August usually are, and we are coming up to those months."
Weather aside, Darnell is optimistic about the program, and he said the brown spots are, at least, better than poa annua. He also estimates that poa has invaded less than five percent of any given green on the course.
Left unchecked, poa can take over a golf course, a catastrophe Darnell said he has observed first hand.
"This is way better than starting over," he said. "I've seen courses where they had to kill everything on the greens and grow entirely new grass."


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They don't get it.
The problem isn't "the messaging" and it isn't the demographics.... the problem is the message itself.
Americans want to save Medicare and Social Security, and fund it properly,
not alter it and like Paul Ryan recommended try to dismantle it gradually by giving "vouchers" that are designed to grow below the inflation rate until they are worthless.
The majority of Americans would prefer to pay the tax rates they did before 2000 rather than go without those programs.
As long as Republicans console themselves that " we just need more Hispanics" or "we just need to say different words", they will continue to lose in national elections.
Of course, South Carolina will be different , and will remain irrelevant.
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Park City local Joss Christensen is part of a new wave of slopestyle skiers. With major podiums already under his belt, keep your eyes to the sky to watch for his results in slopestyle and halfpipe. (Sarah Brunson/U.S. Freeskiing)
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A Park City local, Joss Christensen picked up slopestyle and halfpipe skiing by living within paper-airplane distance from the best park features in the world. With his well-rounded bag of tricks, clean style and infectiously positive attitude, it's no surprise that Christensen achieved eight podiums last winter – notably the Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix, the Aspen/Snowmass Open and AFP World Championships. Christensen hits both pipe and big air events, but his slopestyle runs are money and feature killer double corks in both directions. After battling and overcoming a knee injury in late 2012, Christensen was still able to make his rounds during the 2013 competition circuit. Taking third at The Dumont Cup (an AFP platinum-level event) in April, Christensen ended up placing fifth in the AFP Overall World Ranking. JOSS SAYS FIRST TRACKS OFF THE SNOW |
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Oh that's obvious! It's cause Rage is the number one brand in all of sport's entertainment
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Hey I was just wondering is Eden only going to be appearing on Rage or is that just a coincidence?
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Manisha Koirala (born on August 16, 1970 in Kathmandu, Nepal), is a Nepali actress who works in Indian films, as well as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist. Koirala has primarily worked in Hindi cinema, though she has appeared in several Tamil films as well. She is also an accomplished Bharatnatyam and Manipuri dancer. Making her acting debut in Nepali movie Pheri Bhetaula (1989), Koirala made her acting debut in Bollywood with Subhash Ghai's top-grossing drama Saudagar (1991). She went on to collaborate with some of the most prominent Indian filmmakers of her times, and throughout the 1990s, was one of the best-known actresses in India, mostly recognised for her critically acclaimed performances.[1] Noted for her portrayals of strong dramatic characters, Koirala mostly ventured into serious and realistic cinema. Although box office collections of her films have
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At first glance, the stage show of the Broadway musical "Avenue Q" looks very tame. The Sesame Street atmosphere, complete with puppets and their handlers, immediately puts the audience at ease.
Then one of those puppets opens its mouth.
"Avenue Q," arguably one of Broadway's most unique shows, comes to the Carson Center on April 14 for one night only. The play, set in an "outer, outer borough of New York City," follows a set of friends living in an apartment complex and their struggle to figure out who they are.
"The show is one of a kind," said Michael Liscio, who plays the characters of Nicky and the Bad Idea Bears in the show. "It's absolutely brilliant."
Although "Avenue Q" comes off as being an innocent puppet show, Liscio doesn't recommend bringing children. The musical forces its audience to face hard questions about topics like racism and sexuality. But it also carries the central message that everyone has a purpose in life.
"People who haven't had the pleasure of seeing the show on Broadway have such an organic response," Liscio said. "They really don't know how to react at first. That's what I love about it."
"Avenue Q" has been described as an adult version of "Sesame Street." People's familiarity with the public broadcasting favorite contributes greatly to the show's success. The show's co-creator, Jeff Marx, interned at "Sesame Street" early in his career, and most of "Avenue Q's" original cast were trained puppeteers who worked on "Sesame Street" at one time or another. It was only recently that "Avenue Q" allowed actors to audition for roles.
"I am an actor, not a puppeteer," Liscio explained. "When the show started, all of the people in it had 'Sesame Street' training and were pros at this, so I thought I would never be able to be in a show of this caliber. Now, I have learned a new trade."
"Avenue Q" won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Musical, along with Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. It was also nominated for a Grammy award for Best Broadway Soundtrack.
"I have done this show for over a year, maybe close to 200 times," Liscio said. "And I always have fun. Somehow, it always amazes me."
Contact Corianne Egan, a Paducah Sun staff writer, at 270-575-8652.
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Where: The Carson Center
When: Thursday April 14, 7:30 p.m.
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I saw that some people thought they were too sweet. I thought they had more flavor and less sugary taste than other fruit slices I've purchased online.
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I was alittle dissappointed with these. They have somewhat of an aftertaste.
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The flavor of these were amazing. I've had the knockoff fruit slices, and they don't compare to the original. A great product!
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A much needed win no matter how scrappy it was, be thankful for the 3pts, i know i am!
People are under-estimating my hometown side.
Would like to hear the views on people who actually went to the game & their experience of the Jack Army, havent heard of any trouble, which is a good thing, could clearly hear Land of my Fathers being belted about, although the home support is sounding better than it was last season.


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EMIGSVILLE -- While gathering her equipment after her team's York-Adams Division I clash with Dallastown on Tuesday, Central York pitcher Taylor Rohrbaugh joked about all the homework she still needed to complete when she got home.
After her performance on the mound, however, it's clear that homework to Rohrbaugh isn't just for the classroom.
The sophomore learned a few things from an early-season 6-0 loss to the Wildcats just three weeks ago and used that to her advantage. She held the heart of the Dallastown lineup -- which collected six hits in that setback -- to just two hits on Tuesday.
Her teammates, on the other hand, pounded out nine hits and took advantage of four errors to roll to their 12th-straight victory, 11-3.
The win sewed up the division title for the Panthers. Central, which has just one division game left, improved to 11-1 in the division and 16-2 overall. The Wildcats fell to 12-3 and 8-3.
Rohrbaugh, who struck out just four, admitted that she made some adjustments with the way she approached the Dallastown lineup.
"(Our coaches) definitely keep records on their batters," said Rohrbaugh, who also collected two hits while reaching base four times. "So (I) knew what to throw them in certain situations."
Those changes were effective. The visitors sent four batters or less to the plate in six of the seven innings. The Panthers, in contrast, were only set down in order once. They scored once in the second and twice more in the third to take a 3-0 lead.
The only time the visitors were able to string together any offense came in a three-run fourth. Dallastown's Sam Hartman and Kayla Merriman hit back-to-back singles to lead off the inning. Hartman scored on a sacrifice fly by Amanda Jones, while Merriman crossed the plate on a Kayla Collins double. Julia Snyder followed with a single that scored Collins, but a heads-up throw by right-fielder Angie Delise gunned down Snyder at second to end the inning.
Central restored a cushion for Rohrbaugh with a five-run fifth that effectively put the game out of reach. Kayla Resh and Courtney Hastings ripped back-to-back triples to start the frame. A couple Dallastown errors allowed Rohrbaugh and Jordyn Miller to reach safely. Courtney Jones drove in Rohrbaugh with a double before Kyla Caruso, the team's No. 8 hitter, came up with a big two-out single that drove in two more.
"It makes a big difference when the bottom of your lineup is getting on base," Central coach Barry Brenneman said. "Them getting on base just turns the lineup over."
The Panthers added three more runs in the sixth to go over the 10-run barrier against a Dallastown team that has become a bit of a thorn in their side the past few years. The Wildcats not only won the earlier matchup this season, they also won 2-of-3 games a year ago, including a victory that knocked Central out of the District 3-AAAA playoffs.
"To score over 10 runs on a team like that is really saying something," Brenneman said.
Brenneman credits a lot of his team's winning streak, which began after that loss to the Wildcats, to the play of Resh atop the lineup. The freshman has consistently reached base, which gives the 3-4 combo of Rohrbaugh and Miller opportunities to drive in runs early and often.
"She gets us started and we just go from there," Brenneman said. "We decided to put her at the top of lineup about 10 games ago and we've averaged 10 runs a game since."
Rohrbaugh has been the recipient of that support. She sounded downright giddy when asked about the contributions of her freshman left-fielder.
"Kayla is really stepping up her game," Rohrbaugh said. "She's one to watch out for for years to come. She's small, but mighty. That's for sure."
Resh finished two hits and two runs scored, while Hastings, Rohrbaugh and Caruso each collected two hits. Dallastown's Kayla Collins had a single and a double.
SPRING GROVE 13, DOVER 0: At Spring Grove, Nikki Filbey (two homers, five RBIs) and Jena Hull (three hits, two runs, one RBI) paced the Rockets. Spring Grove's Erika Heck and Jenna Jacoby combined for a two-hit shutout. Heck also had a two-run double. The Rockets (11-6 overall, 8-2 in York-Adams Division II) clinched at least a share of the division title.
RED LION 8, SOUTH WESTERN 7: At Red Lion, Hailey Orwig belted two homers to power the home team. Mackenzie Rumburg pitched a complete game to get the win. Sarah Bortner had four hits for the Mustangs.
KENNARD-DALE 13, WEST YORK 0: At Fawn Grove, Desi Joines pitched a one-hit shutout and struck out 14 in a game shortened to five innings because of the 10-run mercy rule. Joines also went 2-for-2 with a walk.
YORK CATHOLIC 11, BIGLERVILLE 10: At York Catholic, the home team scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh to earn the win. Carrie Fix pitched a complete game to get the win. She also doubled, as did Juely Baez. Kaitlyn Morrow and Julia Ruiz tripled for the winners.
SUSQUEHANNOCK 13, EASTERN YORK 9: At Glen Rock, Madi Shockey banged two doubles and Brea Chandler homered to lead the Warriors. Hannah Bentz also doubled for the winners. Sara Lynch pitched a complete game to get the win. She fanned six and walked two. Sierra Arnold went the distance in the loss.
DELONE CATHOLIC 25, YORK TECH 16: At Spry, Delone clinched the York-Adams Division IV title in a wild game where both teams were minus three starting pitchers. Delone improved to 10-3 in the division. Deanna Laughman (four hits, two RBIs) and Lauren Alascio (four hits) led Delone. Savannah Grimes (four hits), Dani Aikins (three hits) and Angela Johnson (three hits) led Tech.
BERMUDIAN SPRINGS 11, YORK SUBURBAN 6: At York Springs, Paige Dennison (three hits, three RBIs) led the Eagles. Paige Huntington got the complete-game win. Becca Barrett tripled and had two RBIs for Suburban. Emmy Turybury pitched a complete game in the loss and also tripled.
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Not sure if I believe this. But apparently, her first blizzard of lies shows signs of insufficiency to whitewash her fatal failures. One thing is sure: she now has Panetta penciled in for something important in her administration.
But American citizens will be denied if this Administration has its way.
I´m dubious about this. I´ve never worked in "the Pentagon" but I´ve spent a fair amount of time there, some time back.There are some smart people there (along with the usual Peter Principle-types) and I can´t believe something this stupid would go unchallenged.It seems to me more likely that someone or a task group was directed to come up with a plan. Once that plan was presented, then the claim is the developers "supported" it.Or, maybe the culture there has changed one heckuva lot since I walked those halls.
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Last night I returned from a long weekend that started with a LOT of shit beer (I had the choice of Coors Light or Miller Light – I went with Coors.), and switched to REALLY shit wine when the beer ran out. After I spent a few hours sobering up, I headed to my friend Patricia's house, where I stayed until Monday evening (last night). I would have posted something yesterday, but my computer and her wireless router were having difficulties and I couldn't be bothered to worry about it.
Trish lives on 7 acres, so there's plenty of room to move around. Plus she lives not far from a State Forest and a nice lake, with a long creek that shoots off from it. She also has some very nice animals, including pets and a little livestock. It's a very peaceful setting with some laid-back people and intelligent offspring. I really enjoy spending time there, and love that I can still get some exercise in, even when I'm taking a few days off!
So, even though I did some exercise over the past few days, it really wasn't up to my normal workout. On the other hand, I took so long to get back on the trolley, that I'll have to work my way back up to the level I was working at. Also, I'm hoping to surpass, instead of staying there when I get there.
I have to, because I'M NOW IN TRAINING! More on that in a moment.
The mantra – yeah, I woke up and, like many mornings, just didn't want to do this. I get a little disappointed with myself, because I know when I started doing this, those whiny, bitchy little voices had almost no control over me. They'd say "Oh, I'm tired" and I'd tell them "SHUT UP" (imagine a deep voice) and they would. Now they keep bitching, and more loudly. They've conspired with my muscles and joints, to remind me of just how much they'd prefer that I keep my ass right on the couch. What's worse is that my inner drill sergeant doesn't seem to be nearly as loud as the voices of those hippies telling me to take it easy. All this worries me, because, as I've said before, I have to keep this from being a chore, and now, when I'm waking up, it feels a LOT like a chore.
It also occurs to me that when I would wake up and look forward to working out, I wasn't really working out. I was just stretching and warming up. I believed that's all I was going to do, and I knew it would make me feel good, not just in the moment, but well into the day! And it would only take 10 minutes!
Now it takes a good 15 minutes, and is followed by a workout, and a cooldown. I remember that in those first days, I had no plans to exercise, but after a few days, I'd do some kind of exercise after the warmup anyway, just because I felt so damn good! And yet, the next day, I could still motivate myself easily into the warmup.
It seems that making the workout part of the routine is what is bringing me down. I have to decide what I can do about that. This morning, as I considered it, it occurred that there were only two real options -
Keep on hacking at it, the way I have been (technically, do nothing) – yeah… and what do I expect from that? Will this trend of discontent subside? Ben Franklin taught us the definition of insanity – you've probably heard it before: Doing the same thing over and over again, while expecting different results (Paraphrased). I'm not interested in that.
Give up – that's what my body and mind are telling me to do, at least until I overcome them and get my warmup going.
Change it up! That's what has been working for me so far, so that's probably the answer for me now. The only question is… what change?
So, instead of hopping up and starting my warmup… I delayed. I don't like to do that, because far too often, if I put off my warmup, my workout is at risk of not getting accomplished that day. But today it was necessary. I needed a plan of change. I examined the issue at hand – I don't want to exercise. I'd rather lay around for a while, like I used to, back when I ALWAYS felt shitty.
Well, that's the other side of the issue, isn't it? If I do what my body, or maybe, what my id is telling me to do, I have to deal with the consequences, and I have no intention of ever having to deal with those consequences again. I'd rather get rich, marry a gold-digger, get divorced, lose all my money, and die in abject poverty, than to go through all this crap again. At least I'll die a healthy man.
I needed to examine my thoughts, either aloud or on paper. My handwriting is for crap and there were people around, so I typed up my thoughts and organized them a bit. What I came up with is my change – a mantra. Every morning, before I even get off the couch, I'm going to read this aloud, until it's committed to memory, at which point I'll recite it.
My Mantra
I'm tired and I'm bitchy and I DON'T want to exercise.
I'm sore and I'm sleepy and I just don't want to!
But if I don't exercise, I'll continue to feel like shit,
and I won't lose weight; I'll end up gaining it back.
And if I just warm up, stretch and loosen up,
I'll be awake, feel better, and I'll WANT to exercise.
I just need a cup of coffee first.
And, of course, the next step is a nice "cuppa" (coffee). And next? You guessed it! A nap! Hahaha, after my cup, I ended up taking my setup (laptop – for music, quart jar of ice water, aluminum pitcher of ice water) outside and set it up in the bed of my truck. It's so nice out these days, I need to take advantage of it.
So, I mentioned I'm in training. It's true. Recently I linked to a post from SheBANGS's blog last week; she'd been thinking of doing a mud run, but it turns out she can't. Instead, she's doing a 5k called "Run for Your Lives!", which is a zombie themed race, complete with zombies chasing and obstacles to complete. The zombies attack you by taking a flag off of the flag belt you have to wear. If you lose all of your flags, you become a zombie when you finish the race.
I had been toying with the idea of taking part, as I've been toying with the idea of doing a mud run, or, at the very least, a 5k walk, for a while. Saturday, as I was preparing to leave for my night of imbibery, I got a call from my health coach, Dr. Eeks. She was catching up with me and in talking, I'd asked if she'd seen the link that talked about the "zombie run". I told her about it, and she was seriously excited. I asked if she wanted to enter it with me. SUPER excited! I looked up the locations and found that there's one in Baltimore, MD in October. We are now committed to this. Which means that at the VERY least, I have to be able to walk 3.1(ish) miles. This is not my new goal. I believe that in order to be able to do something well, you have to TRAIN to do more than that.
For example – consider the actors in a one-night performance. Do they rehearse once? Do they rehearse once a day? No – their rehearsals tend to last longer than the hour or so that the actual play will. In truth, if they want to be good, they rehearse all day long, until they are ready to do it once, correctly.
So, I believe I have to work myself up to at LEAST 5 miles. My goal is to able to walk the 5k without killing myself (figuratively speaking). If it turns out I can run or even jog, great, I'll do that. But that's not the goal. Anything over the goal is bonus. I don't even care if I end the race as a human or a zombie. I don't even care if I get through the obstacles or not. This is my starting point. And it's going to be a fun one!
So, for the next few months or so, you may get a little sick of hearing about this damn 5k, but if you're up for it, and don't mind traveling to MD, you can join Dr. Eeks and I. I'm already talking to one person who says he's interested in taking part, and is determined to be ready by October. Anyone else that wants in is welcome. Maybe we can even qualify for a nice hotel discount!
Not much to say about today's workout. I did it. Not sure how long I went, probably not as long as before though. I will say this, I did it all outside! It was kind of neat – my folks have a nice long driveway that widens up by the house. That allowed me to do my walking laps (that I usually do around the inside of the house) up and down the long path. My "in place" exercises were done next to the truck (for balance, when needed) and the walking exercises were done back and forth across the wide portion, by the house.
No music today – I listened, but didn't make note of what the songs were.
A favorite blog of mine, Natural Knowledge 24/7, wrote a great blog post about exercises that are effective at building your energy.
Another blog I regularly read, by SheBANGS, celebrates some wonderful thinning around her waist! Congratulate this woman, please!
I rarely share a link from The Better Man Project, but that doesn't mean I don't read it. It can be very inspirational, but he's on a far different level than I am. However, I think this post, about not giving up, and using your low points to your advantage, can be of great use to our readers. Enjoy.
Both of our beautiful images come from Photobotos today. I need to get working on new image sources, or they'll all be coming from Photobotos (not that this would be so terrible).
All that's missing among these horses is the cherry tree.
This photo makes me think of all kinds of wonderful, calming things.


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Assessment of Energy Policy and Practices
Annex 1
Description of Building Blocks
A1. Institutions and Regulation: energy systems require capital intensive investments which can be made possible only if investors have a strong expectation that expropriation is not likely. This requires that the government be able to guarantee that rule of law is enforced, property rights are respected, a high level of security is ensured with low levels of corruption; and that private arrangements be facilitated by providing the right "checks and balances" in the economy such as minority shareholder's protection, auditing standards, and the ability of courts to equitably settle disputes.
A2. Goods and Factors Markets: energy systems do not work in isolation from other parts of the economy. They require the use of other goods and services, of capital and the employment of workers. As a consequence, efficient goods and services, financial and labour markets are key enablers of effective Energy Policies.
B1. Macro-economy: energy is an essential element of economic growth and development. One of the major achievements of effective energy policies is their ability to sustain growth. On the other hand, a strong and stable economy, namely low cost of capital and low inflation rates provide a positive support for the implementation of business policies, not least in business. These policies facilitate the mostly highly capital-intensive investments of the energy sector.
B2. Innovation: Innovation is very important to support the continuous development of new solutions to the ever changing challenges emerging in the energy sector, as companies and governments struggle to find new energy resources and new ways to use existing ones in a sustainable, efficient and safe manner. This requires an environment that is conducive to innovative activity, supported by both the public and the private sectors.
B3. Energy Markets: Efficient energy markets are a key result of effective energy policies. This building block measures the efficiency of energy markets (in particular the presence and effectiveness of price signals) by looking at the level of subsidies and the share of the energy spending in the economy. The share of FDI in energy investments is also a potential indicator of the openness of a national energy system.
B4. Investment: Investments are critical in ensuring that the right quantity and quality of infrastructure is in place to guarantee the availability of energy. This is measured by the proportion of gross fixed capital formation to overall country wealth and by the level of investment in the energy sector.
B5. Infrastructure: The existence of a high-quality infrastructure is critical for ensuring the efficient functioning of the energy system - economies depend on electricity supplies (and other sources of energy) that are free of interruptions and shortages, to ensure that businesses and factories can work unimpeded. High-quality infrastructure also helps ensure that households receive reliable energy at affordable prices. Energy systems depend also on many other key infrastructures: roads, rail, ports to transport the fuels or the materials, telecommunication networks that enable modern and reliable management of the system, etc.
B6. Energy Security: Secure supplies of energy are critical for the efficient functioning of economies. At the same time, secure and predictable foreign demand for energy resources is critical for energy rich countries. Security of supply/demand is also essential to avoid extreme price volatility of energy resources with consequent negative economic. Energy security, in that perspective, has two main dimensions:
- Long-term security measures the risks of demand (or supply) shocks and disruptions. It is measured by the diversity of supply/demand (a more diverse supply/demand is more resilient to shocks) and the energy intensity of the economy (energy consumption/GDP) - the less an economy is "dependent" on energy, the less it is exposed to potential shocks.
- Short-term security: measured by the existence of spare capacity or reserves (e.g., in the form of oil stocks, gas storage or spare electricity generation capacity)
C1. Education: A high standard of education is an important pre-condition for a skilled labour force and for sustaining a robust rate of innovation. It is thus important to help guarantee investment in and the efficient functioning of the energy system. This building block measures the quantity and quality of education in the general population, the training of professionals and the availability of engineers and scientists.
C2. Health and Safety: Investments in health services and in safety are important not only for the wellbeing of the society (and therefore the capacity/flexibility to adjust to changes), but also for the performance of the economy and its energy sector as it helps ensure a more productive workforce.
C3. Equity: Balanced distribution of income and access to services (including energy) are important elements for the development of a country and the creation of a productive environment in which policies, including energy policies, can be implemented. Policies must play a role in the avoidance of social tensions within a country by preventing an inordinate level of inequalities (e.g., access to affordable energy).
D1. Climate Change: This building block measures the performance of a country in terms of its policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (measured as CO2 (equivalent). This is measured for example by considering emissions per capita but also emission per unit of economic output; by looking at the share of low-carbon technologies in the generation mix; and by measuring the cost of policies (marginal costs of avoided emissions).
D2. Other Environmental Factors: The environmental performance of a country's energy policy is also measured through a factor connected to its levels of air and water pollution, and water stress.


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Horseback riding tours
Rides in Ecuador
Intro to Ecuador
Stationary Rides
Riding Clinics Guest Ranches Working Ranches Cattle Drives Horse Drives Wagon Trains Wilderness Rides Pack Trips Inn to Inn Rides Short Getaways Family Vacations Women Only - Choose Continent - South America Central America Europe Africa Northern Africa North America Eastern Africa Southern Africa Middle East Asia
Your riding trip starts at a 17th century Andean estate near Otavalo - Hacienda Cusin is one of the leading country inns in Ecuador. Cusin's white walls and terracotta tiles nestle beneath a deep blue sky in a wide, pastoral valley. It is the antithesis of urban life. You will explore the beautiful country side on several riding days through the valley and up the mountains - all along meeting friendly natives with their colorful dresses and adorable children. Celebrities and royalty alike have chosen the Cusin as their luxurious base for their travels in Ecuador, and once you step foot inside its courtyard gates, you'll know why. Dine by koi fountains filled with fragrant rosebuds, explore nooks and crannies for the hidden doorway or head to the village to look for exquisite handicrafts. Return to your antique-filled room after dinner, and you'll be greeted by a roaring blaze in your very own kiva fireplace. The first ride is a short 2-hour ride to get used to the horses and tack, leaving enough time to visit the Otavalo Indigenous market in the afternoon. This is followed by a two full day overnight trip to a remote country inn - you will be in the saddle for 5 to 6 hours on 3 full riding days. There are options to extend your ride by one or two nights with lots more riding, or if you want to combine your stay with more sightseeing - you can opt for 2 hrs of riding a day - leaving enough free time to venture out on your own to explore.
Progressive Ride (no camping) Short Getaway Center-based ride
Day 1 Arrival in the morning. Check in and have lunch. Afternoon 2 hour ride to get to know your horse and guide. Free time for walking or touring around, Otavalo Market, visits to weaving, leather or wood carving studious, or own arrangements. At 5 p.m. tea on the main garden patio in the sunset's often unusual glow, or a fireside cocktail. After a candlelight dinner by log fire, see the night sky or a video film with popcorn. Overnight. Day 2 After an 8am American Breakfast we depart at 9am. Today we embark on a 5 hour ride to Condor Park Rescue Center, through Sab Pablo town with indigenous and countryside views and eucalyptus forest. We ride along San Pablo lake, with views along the foot of Imabura (4630 m). We stop for a picnic lunch, before continuing our ride along an Andean train small track, with partial views of Otavalo. We will eventually come to the Panamerican highway - crossing under it via a small tunnel. Riding by the back of Otavalo the highest point of the journey has great views of South America with Imbabura, Cottachachi, Lago San Pablo and much more glowing in the golden afternoon sunshine. Dinner. Overnight at Las Palmeras Inn.
Day 3 After an 8am American Breakfast we depart at 9am, transferring by car to Hacienda Cusin. We will then begin a 6 hour ride through pine and eucalyptus forest, and high altitude grasslands, to pre-Inca archaeological sites amid magnificent volcanic views. We rise out of the San Pablo Valley, enjoying wonderful views across the lake and also of the Imbabura Volcano - riding onto the plains beyond for some fast-paced riding. Views of Zuleta Valley, the verdant gorges and the 'paramo' (the unique Andean habitat of high grasslands) as we pass ponds and hedges of aloe vera and spikey agave (sisal) atop mud walls. Following sandy tracks, we then descend into the Zuleta Valley with dramatic views across to the hanging valleys and rocky ridges above. A chance of seeing hummingbirds and bright scarlet flycatchers. Dinner and overnight at Hacienda Cusin.
Day 4 American Breakfast at 8am, followed by a 9am departure. 5 hours ride to Cusin Mountain and Andean Paramo, we quickly cross the valley with its different farms and then start to climb Cusin Mountain through eucalyptus forest to above the tree line and up to the top. After enjoying the 360 degree view of the beautiful valleys, we descend to our picnic spot and come home in the afternoon. The ride goes up to the above tree line "paramo" - it might be cold and foggy up there. This one is a steep ride with narrow paths. You will ride having a view of Rose Plantation greenhouses, through Eucalyptus forests, rocks, roots and slippery inclines. After a long climb through the woods you come out onto an overgrown cobblestone road which continues upwards. Here you have a view way down to the lake. Dinner and overnight at Hacienda Cusin. Day 5 After breakfast you have a free morning and departure.
--Additional full days expeditions can be added if you want to extend your stay by a couple of nights.
Alternate Itinerary: If you chose the package with less riding -- your days include a short two hour ride on each day - leaving plenty of time for sightseeing, cycling, hiking etc.
Helmets must be worn
Most days are moderate (72° F/ 23°C); nights are cool (45°F/13°C). Direct sun is scorching, shadows are cool. Year round visits possible. Some afternoon rain showers from October to January. In July it rains little, in August rarely. The sierra can be cold at night!
Fauna & FloraGardensMelting snows from nearby mountains created torrents of water and a lake that covered all of the nearby valleys. Subsequent erosion created the rich, black lakebed soil of Cusin's present gardens. That rich soil, cool nights of 8,500', and a predictable equatorial sun have conspired with avid gardeners to create several acres of ever-blooming gardens.Flowers and bushes - (over 60 species)Belladonna, bougainvillea, agapantha, acanthas, foxgloves, malva, hollyhocks, roses, california poppy, poppy, cosmos, daisies - Aztec lily, cala lilly, kangeroo paws, orchids, hydrangea, gunnera, lantana, fuscia, ferns, lycheness, heliotrope, buddleia , pyrocanthus, a variety of vines including jasmine & thumburgia, many succulents, etc.Vegetable gardens - including spices and fruit trees, for Cusin's menus.AnimalsUsually to be found in the stables: 8 horses, llamas, pigs, guinea-pigs, rabbits, guinea-hens, turkeys, chickens, dogs, cows, geese, etc.Birds - endless bird species sightings, to name just a few: Andean Siskin, Blackburnian Warbler, Eared Dove, various Hummingbird species, Greater Peewee, Masked Flowerpiercer, Coscoroba Swan...
This list is only a guideline for you
Travel documents and Voucher
Flight tickets
Visa (check with your consulate)
Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!)
Riding boots (short) + Minichaps
Riding helmet (Helmets must be worn)
Riding gloves
Hat (with chin strip) for sun protection
Lightweight Rain coat
Jacket or sweater for cool evenings
Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts
Underwear and socks
Bag for dirty clothes
Trekking boots/ comfortable shoes
Personal Toiletries
Insect protection
Personal medications
Sore cream (for the emergency)
Sewing kit
Adapter for electric appliances
Camera and enough extra films and batteries
Belt pack
Address book and pen (for pictures postcards!)
Sun glasses with strap
Sun tan lotion and lip balm
Average ratings from 4 tour feedbacks (see details below)
Hacienda Cusín - 400 Years of Welcome
Hacienda Cusin is a restored 17th century Andean estate at 8,500 feet, 90 minutes north of Quito and 20 minutes south from the famous market town of Otavalo. The Equatorial line and snowcapped Cayambe Mountain are 30 minutes away. El Monasterio de Cusín, with its high buttressed walls, towers, garden and fountain courtyards is a garden-walk away. Cusin's terracotta-tile roofs, winding cobblestone pathways, courtyards and perennial gardens nestle beneath a deep blue sky in a wide, pastoral lake valley. Nearby, the often snowcapped 15,000-foot Cotacachi volcano is reflected in Lago San Pablo. An ancient lakebed, cool nights and a predictable equatorial sun have conspired with avid gardeners to create several acres of ever-blooming gardens which include belladonna, bougainvillea, agapantha, acanthas, foxgloves, orchids and palms that attract over 50 species of birds .
MAIN HOUSE Once in the main house: straight ahead, on a church altar, is San Pablo (Paul). On the stairway is Santa Barbarita (18th century), and a Flemish tapestry, perhaps depicting the 1571 battle of Lepanto. To your right is Salon Bolivar and the dining room and, left, past the bottom of the stairs, is the bar. The 1895 telephone was Cusin's only shared line in 1990. Before a modern exchange was installed, San Pablo's autocratic switchboard operator refused to connect foreign calls. After the burning of a New Year's Eve effigy of her, she moved to Queens, New York City.
Individually decorated guestrooms and garden cottages, with private bathrooms and oversize towels, are furnished with selected fine Andean crafts, king-size beds with hand woven bed-covers, antiques, writing desks and views of prolific perennial gardens and often snow-capped mountains. Most of the guestrooms have garden access and a log-fire for cool evenings. Electricity, 110 v., plugs as in U.S.A. Public rooms such as Salon Bolivar, Salon Cotacachi, Sala de Lectura, library (where tea is served all day), dining room and refectory, are antique furnished and have log-burning fireplaces.
Relax in the uniquely furnished Salon Bolivar, the cozy bar, or the library and garden reading room with French windows that look onto an adobe-walled garden and lawns under an ancient cedro tree. Enjoy Cusín's Ecuadorian and International cuisine in a dining room with antique wall tapestries and chandeliers, dinner by candlelight and a log fire.
40 Guestrooms, suites and garden cottages, each with private bathrooms and garden and mountain views. 33 guest rooms have kiva fireplaces, beamed ceilings and furnishings of antique reproduction beds and Indian crafts. From the tower of #25, a double suite with roof terrace and private garden, Frederic Church's 19th century landscape can still be seen. Garden cottage suite, #10 with its pond and mountain view is magical and private. The spacious Dueños Suite, available for guests, is furnished with antiques and crafts. Public rooms have log burning fireplaces
MEALS Delicious Ecuadorian and European meals are served.
Please request special diets in advance. The dining room water is potable.
Dress code is casual by day, smart-casual for dinner.
Fabric, or textile, indicates wealth and social, military and religious rank. A manta, or aksu, was made by a woman on a back-strap loom. The loom represents a mountain, sacred and with human features. The dyed wool is intricately spun and woven; a complex engineering process Some of the finest examples of backstrap weaving can be found in Chincheros, Peru. After two strips have been completed, each the width of the room, they are sown together, worn over the shoulders, and fixed with a silver pin (tupu). The wearer represents the sacred mountain, and the manta is a landscape with mythical symbols.
THE GARDEN Gardens, perennial, 7 acres. 58 species of plans attract 49 species of birds. Cusin's black soil and predictable equatorial sun have created seven acres of ever blooming gardens. Annuals have become perennials. The library's French windows look onto a large, walled, ever blooming garden filled with lawns, deep yellow blossoms of the cholan tree, palm, belladonna, bougainvillea, foxgloves, hollyhocks and orchids. HACIENDA CUSIN AMENITIES Television/ VCR viewing rooms with 200 selected feature documentary video films. Telephone, fax, email, copy machine, overhead projector, 35mm projectors, VCRs.
Conference room seating 55 / 100 for presentation, 4 seminar rooms (El Monestario de Cusin)
SPANISH CLASSES Experienced teachers, under the administration of Ms. Sara Anthony, will offer tailor-made classes for individuals, families, and groups of all ages. Classes will meet in Monasterio, a garden walk from Cusín, set in a magnificent Andean landscape of lakes and snowcapped mountains. Tuition costs, beginning at $7 per hour for individuals, become less per person in larger groups and far less than any U.S. urban course. Courses are tailor-made and designed on demand for any period year round.
NANNY By request
ELECTRICITY 110 volts, U.S. sockets. Bring a flashlight.
This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.
Passports Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart. Passport Note Passports must be carried at all times. Visas Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
Note: (a) A measles vaccination certificate is required by all nationals travelling from Germany and Italy and must be shown on arrival. (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses). Visa Note Extensions of a further 90 days are available through the local immigration authorities.


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College of the Canyons Hires Ted Iacenda As Head Football Coach
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - College of the Canyons has named Ted Iacenda as the interim head football coach, the college announced on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, pending the Board of Trustee's final approval on Feb. 13. Iacenda will become the fifth head coach in the football program's history, and will take the place of the departed Garett Tujague, who took an offensive line coaching position at Brigham Young University in early January.
"We welcome Ted to College of the Canyons and look forward to his leadership of our football program," said College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook. "We know he will help to shape our players into outstanding student athletes. He brings high standards, a focus on teamwork and a commitment to student academic success."
Iacenda joins College of the Canyons after a seven-year stint at Bishop Alemany High School as an assistant head coach under former COC offensive coordinator, Dean Herrington. He helped Alemany win league titles in six of his seven seasons, and helped the Warriors achieve a 62-23 record during his stint.
Prior to his appointment at Alemany, Iacenda spent four seasons with College of the Canyons working with the running backs, wide receivers and special teams under then-head coach Chuck Lyon. With the Cougars, he helped the team go 48-4 while claiming four Western State Conference titles, two Southern California Championships and a state and national title in 2004.
Iacenda was a standout football player at Hart High School and helped the squad win a California Interscholastic Federation Division II title in 1995 and was the runner-up in 1994. The highly decorated player transferred to the University of Southern California and later to the University of New Mexico.
"Ted is a local football product with local athletic ties and a great understanding of what football means to this valley and to this college," said dean of physical education and athletics Len Mohney. "He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field and we're excited to see what he will do as head coach of the Cougar football program." PERSONAL DATA: Born in Glendale, Calif., on Nov. 8, 1977. Family: wife Courtney. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College - Running backs and wide receivers at Trinity Valley (Texas) Community College. (2001); running backs, wide receivers and special teams coach (2002-05). High School - assistant head coach at Bishop Alemany High School (2006-12). EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in university studies from University of New Mexico in 2000; master's degree in sports management from United States Sports Academy in 2004. COLLEGE PLAYING EXPERIENCE: One-year letterman as a fullback at University of Southern California (1997) Two-year letterman as a running back at the University of New Mexico (1999-00) Year-School (Record, Postseason) 2001-Trinity Valley Community College (4-5) 2002-College of the Canyons (10-2, CCCAA State Championship) 2003-College of the Canyons (11-1, CCCAA Southern California Bowl) 2004-College of the Canyons (14-0, CCCAA State Championship) 2005-College of the Canyons (12-1, CCCAA Southern California Bowl) 2006-Bishop Alemany (4-6) 2007-Bishop Alemany (8-4, Western Division Quarterfinalist) 2008-Bishop Alemany (11-2, Western Division Semifinalist) 2009-Bishop Alemany (10-4, Western Division Finalist) 2010-Bishop Alemany (12-1, Pac-5 Division Semifinalist) 201-Bishop Alemany (8-3, Pac-5 Playoffs) 2012-Bishop Alemany (9-3, Pac-5 Quarterfinalist) Total: 113-32
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