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DFL chair confident about taking Legislature in 2012
Chair cites Republican civil war, DFL refocus
June 28, 2012
By Josh Moniz - Staff Writer , The Journal
NEW ULM, MN - The Minnesota House and Senate are poised for Democrat takeovers this election, according to state DFL chair Ken Martin.
Martin said Wednesday during his visit to New Ulm that his claim was more than DFL wishful thinking. He cited three factors - division in the Republican Party, public reaction to the GOP leadership and a refocus of Democrats after the 2010 losses. These factors put the six House seats and four Senate seats needed to gain majorities within the DFL's grasp.
Republican division
The Republican Party of Minnesota is struggling with many issues, ranging from financial difficulties to a scandal involving a party leader.
However, Martin said the factor that will have the most importance in the 2012 election is "the civil war within the Republican Party."
"The DFL has gone through its own internal strife in the past. But, I don't think I've ever seen something this pronounced before," said Martin. "An already fairly right-leaning party is being challenged by people even further to the right. They're tearing themselves apart from the inside."
In his view, this situation has left the Republican Party disorganized and unenthusiastic about the upcoming elections. It gives the DFL a clear, strategic advantage when campaigning.
He pointed to Minnesota's 1st Congressional District race between Mike Parry and Allen Quist to be the Republican challenger to DFL incumbent Rep. Tim Walz as a clear example. He argued that 1st District voters tend to prefer moderates, emphasizing a candidate's ability to help the district over partisan politics.
"You have these two far-right candidates pivoting further right to be the candidate. They're going to have a very hard time turning back towards moderate voters in August," said Martin, "I think Walz has an advantage. The election won't be as close as people think."
Martin suggested that the Republican Party's shift to the right was caused by purging individuals who didn't exactly follow party lines. He also faulted campaign reform of the '80s and '90s with having the unintended consequence of making it harder for lawmakers to get to know each other as individuals.
Legislative malaise
Democrats will also benefit from an ineffective two years with the Republican-controlled Legislature. He accused the Republican Party, which ran on job creation and tax cuts to gain its majorities, of failing to enact legislation on either.
"The Democrats and [Gov. Mark Dayton] were the ones that brought forward the Vikings stadium bill, the bonding bill and the Governor's jobs bill. The only substantive thing the Republicans passed was two divisive constitutional amendments," said Martin, "In fact, their recklessness with removing the Market Value Credit actually increased taxes for most homeowners and businesses."
Refocused DFL
Martin said that the DFL is more unified than it has been in years due to the 2010 losses. He said it has consciously not presented any "sacrificial lamb" candidates in any state race. The party hopes its highly focused approach will dominate the disorganized Republicans.
"We made some big mistakes in 2010 by following the conventional wisdom of focusing only on independent voters, not the already-decided DFL and Republicans voters. We should have been targeting our DFL voters too. They were frustrated and unenthusiastic, so they stayed home in big numbers that year," said Martin.
He said his party had waited 20 years for a DFL governor, so it is intent on providing DFL majorities for Mark Dayton to work with.
Local races
Martin feels the DFL has good chances at winning one or both of the legislative districts that include Brown County. DFL candidates Ted Suss, who is running for Senate District 16, and James Kanne, who is running for House District 16B, have prior political experience and have emphasized a bipartisan approach.
Martin hopes to eventually turn Brown County more DFL friendly.
"They believed that we shouldn't run in Brown County because it's too Republican to have a chance. But, you can't turn a red county into a purple or blue county unless you try," said Martin.


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PayPal's overzealous fraud filters have frustrated customers for years, with an inscrutable verification process that leaves some battling for months to get access to their money.
The eBay-owned payments processor, like other financial companies, has policies in place to ensure that fraudsters aren't using its system to transfer ill-gotten gains. But PayPal also traps legitimate businesses and charities in its filters, and proving you're no scam involves a ton of paperwork and time.
PayPal says it's finally ready to deal with the problem. It's promising to roll out a massive overhaul of its system within the next several months -- but details are scant for now.
"These are not minor -- these are aggressive changes," said Anuj Nayar, PayPal's senior director of communications. "This is a fundamental shift in our business operations."
Nayar said he can't go into specifics about what will change, but transparency is a major focus. "We want to be clear about how people can get out of the [frozen funds] situation," he said. "We need to get better about helping people, or explaining why actions are being taken."
PayPal customers have complained for years about the Kafkaesque nightmare of trying to pry frozen funds loose.
The company routinely freezes funds for 21 days if it thinks there's a fraud risk, and its terms give it the right to extend the freeze for up to 180 days. To get access to their money, users are often asked asked to provide the kind of documentation that a product seller would have, like several months' worth of sales records. But if you're running a fundraiser or selling tickets to an upcoming conference, you don't have that paperwork.
Even for those with extensive paper trails, the appeals process can take months to resolve. The Web is filled with enraged blog posts, websites like paypalsucks.com, and a Tumblr called "Conferences Burned by PayPal."
Nayar first discussed PayPal's plan for "big changes" in a TechCrunch article posted last week, after science fiction author Jay Lake found his account frozen. Lake, who is battling advanced colon cancer, is raising money for an experimental genome-sequencing process.
Thanks to his own fame and the aid of friends like Neil Gaiman, Lake's fundraising effort went viral. Just five hours after launching his campaign, he had $20,000 in contributions. At about 4 p.m. Pacific time the next day -- January 11, a Friday -- Lake tried to transfer the funds into a bank account. Instead, he received an alert that his PayPal account was frozen.
"They wanted me to provide receipts, shipping information, business paperwork," Lake told CNNMoney. "That obviously didn't apply to me, but there was no way to bypass the process. I called, and they said appeals take 24 to 72 hours to get going. I asked, 'How I do prove I'm not conducting transactions?'"
After Lake fired off a sarcastic tweet at PayPal, his fans and famous friends lobbied for help. His account was restored by 6 p.m., and PayPal tossed in a corporate donation to Lake's fund.
"If it weren't for my small bit of fame, if I were the guy down the street, this could have taken months," Lake said.
That's what happened to Brook Drumm, an entrepreneur who sells 3-D printers. After running a successful Kickstarter campaign, he launched an online store to sell his Printrbot machines. More than $100,000 rolled in.
"PayPal freaked out and froze our funds," Drumm said. "They needed references and bank statements and tax records. This went on for months. And even with all that paperwork, they still ended up holding $50,000. We finally got the money, but it was an untold amount of stress and sleepless nights."
Nayar, the PayPal rep, said the company can't comment on specific cases.
"We've made a commitment to be clearer with consumers on how they can get out of these situations," he said.
For example, the issue that Jay Lake faced -- being asked to mail in receipts and other paperwork that doesn't apply to fundraisers?
"We're fixing a lot of that," Nayar said. "At a minimum, the fact that someone needs to mail in something to an online payments company is a problem. 2013 is going to be the year that we fix a lot of those pain points."
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Mar 24, 2013 | Apayaco | Early Morning | Morning |
Mar 24, 2013 | Pebas | Mid-day | Evening |
Mar 25, 2013 | Leticia | Early Morning | Afternoon |
Mar 26, 2013 | Jutai | Early Morning | Afternoon |
Mar 27, 2013 | Uara | Early Morning | Morning |
Mar 27, 2013 | Cuxiu Muni | Afternoon | Late evening |
Mar 28, 2013 | Badajos | Afternoon | Evening |
Mar 29, 2013 | Nuovo Airao | Afternoon | Evening |
Mar 29, 2013 | Ariau | Evening | Overnight |
Mar 30, 2013 | Anavilhanas | Mid-day | Afternoon |
Mar 30, 2013 | Manaus | Afternoon | Overnight |
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Manaus | Manaus (Portuguese pronunciation: [maˈnaws]) is a city in Brazil, the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is situated at the confluence of the Negro and Solimiµes rivers. It is the most populous city of Amazonas, according to the statistics of Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, and is a popular ecotourist destination. Manaus belongs to mesoregion Center Amazonense and microregion Manaus. It is located in northern Brazil, 1,936 kilometers (1,203 mi) from the federal capital, Brasilia. The city was founded in 1669 as the Fort of Siao Jose do Rio Negro. It was elevated to a town in 1832 with the name of "Manaus", which means "mother of the gods" in tribute to the indigenous nation of Manaos, and legally transformed into a city on October 24 of 1848 with the name of Cidade da Barra do Rio Negro, Portuguese for "The City of the Margins of Black River". Only on September 4 of 1856 did it revert to its current name. It was known at the beginning of the century, as Heart of the Amazon and City of the Forest. Currently its main economic engine is the Industrial Pool of Manaus. It is the largest metropolitan area in Northern Brazil and the twelfth in all of Brazil, with 2,006,870 inhabitants (IBGE/2008). The population in 2008 was 1.71 million people; it is the eighth most populous city of Brazil according to data from Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, the IBGE. The city gradually increased its participation in the GDP of Brazil in recent years, rising to account for 1.4% of the economy of the country. Currently, the city is one of 12 most influential cities of the country. Manaus alone represents 10.89% of the population of the whole of Northern Brazil and 49.9% of the population of the Amazon. |
Anavilhanas | The Anavilhanas archipelago includes hundreds of islands in the Rio Negro. An area of 350,000 hectares with a perimeter of 380 km has been put forward by the Brazilian government as a tentative World Heritage Site since 1998. This comprises 100,000 hectares of islands and canals within the Rio Negro and a further 260,000 hectares of riverside forest. |
Ariau | ARIAiš is sitting at the confluence of the Rio Negro and the Anavilhanas Archipelago SeaDream will once again offer zodiac safaris with the Expedition Team. This region has abundant flora and fauna while leaving the fragile eco-system completely undisturbed. Guests may find some secluded white sand beaches along the shore and get a glimpse of the Ariau Amazon Towers. |
Nuovo Airao | Novo Airiao is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Amazonas. It lies 100km to the northwest of Manaus, on the banks of the Rio Negro, and is reachable both by river and road. SeaDream has planned to anchor and lower the marina to swim and feed the local pink dolphins. Another option for the day may be zodiac safari's with the expedition team looking for more of the local flora and fauna. |
Badajos | This is the estuary of the Rio Badajos. SeaDream will anchor in wide mouth of the tributary. Badajos is very good for variety of bird species especially with the grasslands and the forest on other side of estuary. As the Expedition Team proceeds away from yacht the water breaks into 3 separate arms, great to explore this extensive area. The Expedition Team will point out the very large area of Victoria Amazonica water lilies. This is also a place to see various types of monkeys including Howler monkeys. They have also spotted a small anaconda in this region. Badajos is good for red sunsets as looking up the estuary faces west. Badajos is one of the best stops on the Amazon for spotting Dolphins around the yacht. The two main types of river dolphins are easily spotted in the amazon but Badajos the best. SeaDream Yacht Club has arranged for a team of local experts including, naturalists, a botanist, a historian as well as an Expedition Leader. This "Expedition Team" will be leading complimentary zodiac safaris, village walks as well as Jungle Treks in the Upper Amazon. They will also give daily lectures and presentations to gear you up for the next day's excitement. In the Lower Amazon we have our classical Yachting Land Adventures with a user pay system like our other SeaDream Voyages. |
Cuxiu Muni | This is a small Amazonian village of about 40 families. (Population in this region is quoted by the number of families not the number of total individuals). The locals are very warm, welcoming and used to meeting guests from various vessels typically about three times per year. Options with the Expedition Team are; 1. Early morning or late evening Zodiac Safari in range of narrow creeks, good for spotting three toed Sloths as well as several species of birds. 2. Village visit lasting say 2-3 hrs can be done anytime of day, this means walk through entire length of village, greeting families looking at the various crops growing, the adjacent woodlands, way of life of Caboclos, tapping rubber tree, etc... SeaDream Yacht Club has arranged for a team of local experts including, naturalists, a botanist, a historian as well as an Expedition Leader. This "Expedition Team" will be leading complimentary zodiac safaris, village walks as well as Jungle Treks in the Upper Amazon. They will also give daily lectures and presentations to gear you up for the next day's excitement. In the Lower Amazon we have our classical Yachting Land Adventures with a user pay system like our other SeaDream Voyages. |
Uara | This is a very large black water lake accessed by a short half mile channel from the main river. This area of the Amazon is famous for the extensive Brazilian Nut Forest and collection area. Numerous pathways are laid out in this forest used for collecting fallen large Brazilian nuts, (like a heavy coconut with approximately 25 nuts inside.) Expedition Team Options; 1. Zodiac Safari of the lake early morning, scattered population around the lake, the area is great for birds, and occasionally monkeys. 2. Swimming – yes Swimming! In the black water lake, this is an ideal place for our guests to swim from the Marina Platform. This is a very safe area for swimming as there is no current & black water (very little marine life) best for swimming. 3. This stop is essential for guests to participate in a jungle trek through the Brazilian Nut forest! This will be one of the best opportunities for a jungle trek with some of the locals as well as the Expedition team leading the way. SeaDream Yacht Club has arranged for a team of local experts including, naturalists, a botanist, a historian as well as an Expedition Leader. This "Expedition Team" will be leading complimentary zodiac safaris, village walks as well as Jungle Treks in the Upper Amazon. They will also give daily lectures and presentations to gear you up for the next day's excitement. In the Lower Amazon we have our classical Yachting Land Adventures with a user pay system like our other SeaDream Voyages. |
Jutai | FOZ DO JUTAI; This is the name of the Amazonian village at the mouth of the Rio Jutai where it meets the Amazon. Foz means "mouth of". In good light this confluence also has a meeting of the waters color contrast similar to the famous wedding of the waters. Jutai is a very pleasant small town to visit of approximately 15,000 inhabitants. It has some charming little supermarkets and even some interesting comercial buildings. Guests enjoy walking the town in 1-1½ hrs. Jutai is a good place to buy locally made hammocks (they may even give a demonstration on board your SeaDream yacht) otherwise, they will have a floating shop at the pier landing before climbing up to town. Jutai Expedition Team options; 1. Morning zodiac safari (depends going up or down river & on schedule decided on). There are a few choice of creeks for this. Note Rio Jutai is a black water river but much white water (so called but its coffee colour) comes in creeks and small tributaries from the Amazon. 2. Foz do Jutai town visit. 3. Black water lake visit either 2 miles from town or 7 miles up the Jutai River, The Captain may decide to relocate the yacht seven miles upriver adjacent to the black water (Igapo) lakes area. This area is in Ticuna Indian territory. As the black water is very clear, guests can see down into the water to view the tops of flooded trees in the high water period. SeaDream Yacht Club has arranged for a team of local experts including, naturalists, a botanist, a historian as well as an Expedition Leader. This "Expedition Team" will be leading complimentary zodiac safaris, village walks as well as Jungle Treks in the Upper Amazon. They will also give daily lectures and presentations to gear you up for the next day's excitement. In the Lower Amazon we have our classical Yachting Land Adventures with a user pay system like our other SeaDream Voyages. |
Leticia | Leticia is a city in the Republic of Colombia, capital of the department of Amazonas, Colombia's southernmost town (4.09° south 69.57° west) and the only major port on the Amazon river. It has an elevation of 96 meters above sea level and an average temperature of 27 °C (80.6 °F). Leticia has long been Colombia's shipping point for tropical fishes for the aquarium trade. Leticia has approximately 33,000 inhabitants on the left bank of the Amazon river, and is located at the point where Colombia, Brazil and Peru come together in an area called Tres Fronteras. Leticia Town A long standing border dispute involving Leticia, between Colombia and Peru, was decided in 1934 by the League of Nations after these two nations were engulfed in an armed conflict known as the Colombia-Peru War. This was the first instance of action by an international body using its powers covered by the Monroe Doctrine. Tourism in Leticia has boomed and the town is today the second tourism destination for foreigners after Cartagena de Indias. International students travel to Leticia to learn Spanish at The Amazon Spanish College. Meanwhile students and visitors can enjoy the attractions nearby the city like Mundo Amazonico Ecological Park. Leticia has plenty to do with blocks of shopping, plenty of local souvenirs to buy, a small museum, we will use a good local bar as our base. There are lots very friendly people - everyone likes Leticia. Some visitors to this region may have been apprehensive at first later they realisedthat Leticia is a super friendly place. We have Land Adventure options for our call to Leticia. Please select the Leticia Land Adventure tab for a complete description. |
Pebas | PEVAS/Pebas, is perhaps the oldest town in the Peruvian Amazon and lies downstream from Iquitos. It's an attractive, largely palm-thatched town and still a frontier place. The economy here is based primarily on fishing (visit the market where produce is brought in by boat every day), and dugout canoes are the main form of transport, propelled by characteristically ovoid-bladed and beautifully carved paddles, which are often sold as souvenirs, sometimes painted with designs. The Witoto and Bora Indians, largely concentrated around Pevas, actually arrived here in the 1930s after being relocated from the Colombian Amazon. They are now virtually in everyday contact with the riverine society of Pevas, producing quality artifacts for sale to passers-by and yet retaining much of their traditional knowledge of songs, dances and legends, plus significant ethno-pharmacological practice in rainforest medicine. A number of local Indian groups can be visited, including the Bora, the Witoto and the less-visited Ocainas. SeaDream guests will have an exploration of this village as well as exploring furtrher up the river to some of the indian villages. SeaDreamer's will also have the possibility to meet and witness the Famed Artist Francisco Grippa's home! Most of his work is actually exhibited in Iquitos at the Amazon Art Gallery, but others are on display in his home/gallery. The surrounding flood forest is home to hundreds of caimans and significant birdlife, including several types of parrots, eagles and kingfishers. This region is also for butterfly watching, the study of orchids and bromeliads in bloom and for its fishing – piranha being one of the easiest kinds to catch. |
Apayaco | SeaDream will be anchoring once again and lowering the marina to offer more zodiac expeditions with the local experts. The yacht is equiped with five zodiacs and they will be discovering the beauty and uniqueness of this great area. Have your cameras ready and enjoy the exploration! |
Iquitos | Hotel Options; Kindly note that we have a Lima option below Iquitos. Iquitos, Peru El Dorado Plaza Hotel & Business it is a contemporary building. It is located just in front the main square of Iquitos city. Today in Iquitos El Dorado Plaza Hotel & Business comes at the unique and the first 5 stars hotel in the Peruvian Amazon land to hold inside its mystic to everyone who has adventure life and who search the best part of it. El Dorado Plaza Hotel & Business offers you a warm hospitality whether you are on business tourism u others. It offers 65 comfortable rooms that vary from standard to Junior and Presidential Suites. You can enjoy our restaurant, bar, swimming-pool, and conference and meeting lounge. In addition our hotel provides special areas for business center included modern equipments and PCs and printers. Accommodation El Dorado Plaza Hotel & Business provides very comfortable and luxurious rooms included standard executives and suites. The hotel offers an exclusive Presidential Suite also. Fifth floor of the property it's available for non-smoking people. All the rooms keep a high international standard decoration and equipments. The hotel offers 65 rooms distributed into: * 04 Standard double rooms. * 32 King rooms. * 19 Twin rooms * 05 Matrimonial rooms * 01 Triple Room * 03 Suite Junior * 01 Presidential Suite Standard Double Rooms Room area has 25 m², two twin beds, air conditioning individual control, remote control cable TV. furnished with fine solid wood, direct dial national and international telephone, wireless connection to Internet, wide spacious bathroom with hot tub, 220-110 volts power supply. SERVICE AND FACILITIES Manoa Cafe Restaurant Is located in a modern cozy atmosphere where we serve great coffee and cappuccino with a selection of desserts, pastries, hors d'ouvres. We also offer varied local and international cuisine. It is located just in front the main square. It's open 24 hours a day. Casiri Cocktail Lounge It is located in the hotel's lobby. Outstanding furniture is available where you can enjoy variety of beverage exquisite drinks, wines and liquors. We attend 24 hours a day. Bari Grill Buffet breakfast it's served every day from 6 am. at the Bari Grill, located just in front the swimming pool. Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi Of course you don't have to exercise too hard, an outdoor swimming pool, included a Jacuzzi, can be the best form of relaxation after a hard day sightseeing. We offer you 230 m³ of water 24 hours a day to refresh the warmly and enjoy our cocktails and drinks. Business Center The Business Center allows you to connect itself to the world through our connection to Internet with modern computers and printers, and a pleasing atmosphere to work without leaving to the Hotel. Our personnel will be in the best disposition for assist you Conference & Events Rooms The hotel has 3 different areas for meetings, working groups, or different kind of events, providing modern audio and visual equipment. * Alhambra Conference Room: Capacity 200 people * Mitos Salon: Capacity 80 people * Bari Grill Salon: Capacity 250 people FEATURES & FACILITIES *5 star hotel *Bilingual hotel staff *Welcome drink *Air conditioning in all the property *Wireless access to Internet in all the property included rooms. *Gym *Souvenirs and gift store *Laundry service *Room service *Airport shuttle service *ATM (Automated banking machine) *Tourist assistance and flight ticket confirmation *Safe deposit box *Panoramic elevator Standard Room $ 199.00 Other categories may be available on request. * Prices per night in USD $ dollars Including 10% of taxes and buffet breakfast Contact; Andrea Ferreyra E-mail: email@example.com kindly copy Miluska Galdo E-mail: email@example.com Be certain to mention SeaDream for the above rates. LIMA - MIRAFLORES PARK HOTEL (5*****) ORIENT EXPRESS Set in one of Lima's most fashionable areas, the Miraflores Park Hotel takes you straight to the heart of all that's best about this great capital city. Renowned for its beautiful garden location beside the Pacific Ocean, it has breathtaking views out to sea. Like all Orient-Express hotels, the Miraflores Park Hotel combines personalized service, exceptional dining and indulgent facilities to create the perfect base from which to explore. Colonial architecture, superb museums with Inca gold and Pre-Columbian antiquities, and glamorous shops, bars and restaurants are all just moments from the hotel. Leisure & Facilities For our guest's relaxation there are several leisure options available at the hotel. Guests can relax after a day's work or sightseeing in the spa, indulge with a luxurious massage, or exercise with the latest equipment in our gym. You could also go for a refreshing swim in our rooftop outside heated swimming pool with breathtaking views of Lima and the Pacific Ocean. Our Leisure Facilities include the following: Zest Spa Outdoor Swimming Pool Gym Bath Butler Accommodations; Executive Suites Miraflores Park Hotel offers different types of Executive Suites with varying views and numerous features and characteristics to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. There are 15 Executive Suites with City View measuring 45 m2. These rooms have king size beds and a sitting and working area. Our 48 Executive Suites have incredible ocean views; and our 3 Garden Suites benefit from a terrace overlooking a garden. Features include: • Two phone lines • Direct internet access ("Internet Express") • A 29 inch color TV with cable and VCR • Marble bathrooms with bathtub and separate shower • In room mini bar • In room safe • Air-conditioning • Heating • 24 hour room service • Molton Brown amenities Restaurants & Bars Dining at Miraflores Park Hotel in Lima is a wonderful experience. Each morning a sumptuous Breakfast Buffet is laid out in our Observatory Restaurant on the eleventh floor of the hotel. Gaze out over the view of Lima or towards the ocean as you nibble on a freshly baked croissant. Enjoy a unique culinary experience featuring high-quality Peruvian products, creative cutting-edge techniques and artful presentations at Mesa 18. Visit the Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde cocktail bar, found in the lobby, where we serve tantalising cocktails inlcuding the Peruvian speciality, Pisco Sour. 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Manaus | Manaus (Portuguese pronunciation: [maˈnaws]) is a city in Brazil, the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is situated at the confluence of the Negro and Solimiµes rivers. It is the most populous city of Amazonas, according to the statistics of Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, and is a popular ecotourist destination. Manaus belongs to mesoregion Center Amazonense and microregion Manaus. It is located in northern Brazil, 1,936 kilometers (1,203 mi) from the federal capital, Brasilia. The city was founded in 1669 as the Fort of Siao Jose do Rio Negro. It was elevated to a town in 1832 with the name of "Manaus", which means "mother of the gods" in tribute to the indigenous nation of Manaos, and legally transformed into a city on October 24 of 1848 with the name of Cidade da Barra do Rio Negro, Portuguese for "The City of the Margins of Black River". Only on September 4 of 1856 did it revert to its current name. It was known at the beginning of the century, as Heart of the Amazon and City of the Forest. Currently its main economic engine is the Industrial Pool of Manaus. It is the largest metropolitan area in Northern Brazil and the twelfth in all of Brazil, with 2,006,870 inhabitants (IBGE/2008). The population in 2008 was 1.71 million people; it is the eighth most populous city of Brazil according to data from Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, the IBGE. The city gradually increased its participation in the GDP of Brazil in recent years, rising to account for 1.4% of the economy of the country. Currently, the city is one of 12 most influential cities of the country. Manaus alone represents 10.89% of the population of the whole of Northern Brazil and 49.9% of the population of the Amazon. |
City Adventure
Since the mid 1500's, when Spanish conquistador Francisco de Orellana explored the entire length of it in search of "El Dorado", the fabled source of Inca gold, to the late 1900's, when French marine biologist Jacques Cousteau, aboard the Calypso, revealed its rich natural history to the world, navigating on the mighty and mysterious Amazon River has been an alluring dream for explorers and travelers alike. Iquitos, the capital of Loreto, is the main port city on the Amazon River and the largest city in the Peruvian jungle. Different indigenous people groups like the Cocama, Huitoto, and Bora first inhabited the area. Then came the Jesuit missionaries who founded the city. At the end of the nineteenth century was when Iquitos experienced its greatest economic glory due to the rubber industry Visit the Main Square, heart of the city, congregates many people during the evening, chattering spot. In the center of the square is located a monument in remembrance of the death warriors of the "Guerra del PacUfico" (Pacific War). In the surrounding areas you will find the City Hall, the Cathedral, social clubs and commercial establishments. On route you will see La Casa de Fierro (Iron House), built by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel for the Exhibition of Paris in 1889 and bought by millionaire called Anselmo del Aguila, the one who brought it in pieces to Iquitos, including bolts and nuts, and assembled it on its actual location, north west of the Main Square. Located a block next to the Main Square is the Tarapaca Boulevard. It is a place of beautiful attractiveness with a magnificent view of a branch from the Amazonas River and Padre Isla, a bank of sand of almost 20 km. (12.4 miles) length making difficult to observe the total width of the Amazonas River. After the evening many people meet at the restaurants and centers of amusement of the Riviera.
Notes This adventure is designed for guests with afternoon flights. This should be considered as a tour transfer to the airport or to your hotel of choice in Iquitos. This adventure is not possible for guests participating in the overland adventure to Machu Picchu. A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. This program is booked onboard only so please make your reservations as soon as possible after boarding to avoid disappointment. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Not all of the land adventures shown will be offered on all voyages and departure times are subject to change. Final pricing and departures times will be published onboard.
Duration 2 hours
Price 49 USD
The Visit To Libertad (yagua Indian Village)
SeaDream has arranged for a presentation of Indian dances and a demonstration of how to use the "cerbatana" a handmade blowgun. For those interested, we can also organize small groups for carrying out the walk through the jungle with some of the local tribesman. While hiking the local "guides" they will point out a variety of trees and insects such as butterflies and giant spiders and generally includes finding a tarantula nest. They locals have handmade crafts for sale. Guests are advised to have some small change, dollars are accepted to purchase some of these items. The duration of this visit may be about 4 hours. The yacht will be anchored off the Indian village and guests will be transported via Zodiacs or local boats.
Notes Guests should be advised that this is not our typical land adventure. This adventure will be adventurous and somewhat unstructured - go with it. Should you consider the jungle trek, we do suggest comfortable hiking shoes that you do not mind getting dirty.
Duration 3.5 - 4 hours
Price 19 USD
Visit To Monkey Island
From the SeaDream marina you will be whisked away in our zodiacs to "Monkey Island". Once you land, you will see why the island has such a name. You will observe monkeys (squirrel Monkeys) that are in great quantity and exist in free range. Visitors have the opportunity to feed bananas to the monkeys. Then you will have another transfer to the village of Indians Yaguas within the gorge Tucuxira. The Indians wear native dance dresses. Also there will be demonstrations of how to use blowguns. The yacht will be anchored about 5 km from the village.
Notes Please wear comfortable shoes for this land adventure.
Duration 2 hours
Price 39 USD
Manaus Information
The capital of the State of Amazonas, the belle U‰poque splendor of Manaus is still evident in the graceful mansions and the Teatro Amazonas opera house. This city, resting on the Rio Negro, was created by the rubber boom of the mid-19th century, when steam navigation opened up the Amazon to entrepreneurs and the social elite. Today, stroll down the Parisian-styled boulevards and Italian piazzas, or watch the fishermen at Municipal Market unload their catch of the day on the rivers' edge. Many of the finest buildings in Manaus were constructed during the rubber boom, including the impressive Opera House. In addition, there are a few good museums, some fine restaurants featuring regional dishes, and a chance to purchase some locally made Indian crafts.
Jungle Trek
Guided by a skilled professional who qualified at the military CIGS (Centre for Intensive Guerrilla War in Rainforest), this adventure takes you on a walk with a difference... Boarding a regional riverboat, you will cruise for approximately 45 minutes upstream on the Rio Negro to reach Guedes Lake. Here you disembark at the local wooden pier, and after a talk about the rainforest you starts your jungle trail. Your well-trained guide will now lead you through the jungle for a close-up look at the wonderful surroundings. During your walk, there will be several stops where the guide will explain survival techniques such as how to construct a shelter or find a climbing plant containing drinking water. Following our jungle trek, you will reboard your boat for the return journey to the floating pier in Manaus.
Notes This is a strenuous tour with a substantial amount of walking involved (approximately 1.5 hour), and around 45 wooden steps to climb, therefore participating passengers should be in good health. We recommend wearing light trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, comfortable walking shoes or boots. Binoculars may add to your enjoyment and a camera will capture those magic moments. Due to the unpredictable nature of wildlife, we are unable to guarantee sightings of any creature, although with luck you may see monkeys and exotic birds. The trek is more an opportunity to learn about jungle survival. Depending on the number of participants, speedboats rather than riverboats may be used in the transfer to and from the start of the jungle trail. Complimentary bottled water and regional fruits are supplied. PRICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Duration 4 hours
Price 106 USD
Manaus At The Golden Era
Following your onboard breakfast today, your air conditioned vehicle and knowledgeable local guide will be standing by at the pier to take you on an exploration of Amazonia's "golden era" of the rubber boom. With the invention of the automobile in the late 19th century, the rubber boom began. As demand for rubber soared, small river towns like Manaus were transformed overnight into bustling centers of commerce. The city became the opulent heart of the rubber trade. Within a few short years Manaus had Brazil's first telephone system, 16 miles of streetcar tracks, and an electric grid for a city of a million, though it had a population of only 40,000. Individuals made vast fortunes and "flaunting wealth" became sport Rubber barons' lit cigars with $100 bank notes and slaked the thirst of their horses with silver buckets of chilled French champagne. Begin by crossing the 450-foot-long floating ramp that connects the dock to the street. This remarkable installation was designed by a Scottish engineer to cope with the annual rise and fall of the river, which can be as much as 40 feet. Close by you see the large yellow Customs building, constructed with materials brought as ballast from Europe. You also see the Municipal Market, whose wrought ironwork, designed by Gustave Eiffel, was imported from Europe. The Market is today under restoration and soon visitors will be able again to browse alongside the locals and purchase anything from medicinal herbs to arts and crafts. Continue your panoramic drive with a quickly stop for external view to the Rio Negro Palace, the former home of a prosperous rubber baron. Following a photo stop of the Palace, continue on to floating pier at Tropical Hotel where your regional riverboat will be on hand for the approx 20 minutes crossing the Rio Negro to visit the Rubber Scenario and Museum. A short walk through the forest will introduce you to a variety of native trees, including rubber trees and a short demonstration shows you how latex are extracted. Following a visit, your riverboat returns to the hotel pier were you would board your bus for a drive to the Bufalo restaurant, a unique venue where tender barbecued meats and fish from the huge grills are accompanied by salads in the traditional all you can eat style meal. Following lunch, continue on your tour with the 15-minute drive to the Sao SebastiU£o Square. Here, a visit will be made to Manaus' magnificent Opera House, completed in 1896 during the great rubber boom following 17 years of construction. The wrought iron skeleton of the building was brought from Scotland and the stone from Italy. The Teatro Amazonas, as it is officially called, was rebuilt in 1929 and has undergone restoration in past years. Today, it can be seen once again in its original glory. Leaving the Opera House, your will have free time at the square and opportunity to take photos of the former houses of the prosperous rubber barons. Next your memorable day in Manaus will conclude with a drive to the port and to your SeaDream II.
Notes Guests are advised to wear light clothing. This adventure may operate in reverse order. The riverboat will be boarded by gangplank and there may be a couple of steps to negotiate in order to board the boat. The boat does not have toilet facilities onboard, there are however facilities at the Rubber Museum. This tour will involve approximately 30 minutes of walking over flat terrain. We do not recommend this adventure to guests with wheelchairs, as the riverboats used are unable to accommodate wheelchairs. PRICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Duration 6 hours
Price 199 USD
Manaus Flightseeing
Flight seeing offers a perspective and viewpoint, which can be gained in no other way. This exhilarating 30- minute flight takes us above the city of Manaus and the natural wonders that create its dramatic setting. After an approximate 25-minute transfer to the domestic airport of Manaus, we will be taking off today in a single- or twin-engine aircraft to view the sights. We will soar over the downtown area with the famous Teatro Amazonas, the Rio Negro, Rio SolimUµes, the Meeting of the Waters, the Amazon River and the magnificent expanse of jungle that blankets the area. Amazing!
Notes The number of airplanes available for flights on any day are changeable, consequently, so is the maximum. No commentary will be given. Complimentary mineral water is supplied on the minivan transfer to and from the domestic airport of Manaus. PRICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Duration 2 hours
Price 289 USD
Science Museum And Inpa Institute
Departing the pier, your drive will take you to the INPA (National Institute of Amazonian Research) " a vast botanical garden containing an array of flora and fauna. Here we may be lucky enough to spot birds, monkeys and sloths, as well as tropical fish, caimans and turtles. Later you visit the Science Museum, where displays of stuffed Amazonian animals and insects can be viewed. You can also see the giant pirarucu in its aquarium " the largest scaly fish in Brazil, with an elongated and bulky body measuring some two metres (six feet) long, and weighing up to 90 kilograms (200 pounds). The meat is similar to cod. The museum also houses Indian artifacts, costumes and weapons of the region's principal tribes.
Notes There is some walking involved during this tour, and steps to be negotiated 30 minutes at INPA; and 30 minutes at the Science Museum, plus 8 steps. Motor coaches will be at quayside (20 metres to the gangway). To venture a little further at INPA, to see the turtle and alligator lake, there are approximately 150 steps (spread over some 16 flights), although a ramp is also available, and there are resting areas. There should be an opportunity to purchase local arts and crafts. Complimentary bottled water is supplied. PRICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Duration 3.5 hours
Price 78 USD
Flora And Fauna Of The Amazon
Meet the inhabitants of the Amazon region with a visit to Bosque da CiUªncia, the INPA. This open-air museum is an Amazonian Research Station, whose most famous project is the species revival of the Amazonian river manatee. Observe through a glass tank these strange creatures in danger of extinction. Part of the museum is in open-air with access through trails and elevated walkways. The other part is an indoor exhibit of scientific projects under development. See the world's largest and smallest leaves, both found in the Amazon. Otters, electric eels, alligator's orchids and bromeliads are also housed here. Next visit will be at the "Military Zoo", where a reasonable diversity of the Amazonian fauna can be seen.
Notes The ambient temperature is always high, please dress accordingly and carry water with you. The Military Zoo is of a rather primitive nature, with some animals kept in cages.
Duration 3 hours
Price 69 USD
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PEMBROKE - The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has opened a community health center aimed at reducing cancer and the obesity rate in Robeson and Scotland counties.
The tribe received a $574,800 three-year grant from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities. It has secured a space in COMtech Industrial Park near the housing complex on N.C. 711 to establish the "Changing Lifestyles, Living Longer" program.
The center's staff will help tribal members find a primary care physician, enroll in Medicare or Medicaid, and follow up to ensure they are receiving proper care and preventative screenings. They also will offer cancer prevention education, conduct community workshops on chronic diseases and healthy living, and collect data related to chronic diseases and health disparities among Lumbees.
"It's mind-boggling to think the impetus that this could bring about," said Tribal Chairman Paul Brooks. "It has tremendous opportunities to create healthier tribal communities and improve the life of tribal members by education, early screening and hopefully early detection and treatment of these horrible diseases."
According to the 2012 North Carolina Minority Health Facts Sheet, cancer is the state's leading cause of death among American Indians.
The tribe established an advisory committee to facilitate partnerships with community health officials and to guide the project. Partners include Robeson Health Care Corp., the University of North Carolina at Pembroke's Nursing Department, Community Care of the Sandhills and cancer centers at Southeastern Regional and Scotland Memorial hospitals.
Dr. Cherry Beasley, associate professor in UNCP's Nursing Department, said obesity is linked to cancer through genetics and lifestyle.
"Obesity is becoming the No. 1 risk factor to cancer," she said, "second only to smoking."
Beasley said the American Indian population participates less in clinical trials than any other ethnic group, so there is little data to gather about how cancer or other diseases affect them specifically.
The program will focus on education about screenings and the importance of having a medical home, Beasley said, because American Indians historically fear being tested.
"We have to under go some cultural healing," she said.
The grant will pay to train tribal elders and veterans as lay health leaders, as well as the Tribal Council and the tribe's staff.
"If we don't take responsibility for our own health, the cost is so much more for the tribe," said Alex Baker, public relations manager for the tribe. "It means losing our elders and, with them, our traditions and history."
Brooks said establishing this program is the beginning of a bigger push to promote healthier living within the tribe.
"We're not talking about a lot of money here," he said. "But this is a springboard. We're not waiting for the federal government or federal recognition to take care of our health. We're taking it into our own hands."
The center is at 171 Comtech Drive, Building 57-A, Suite A, Pembroke. For information about the program, call Nicole McNeil, program director, at 910-521-5580.
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Never under pour your liquor, your tip will be less. The atmosphere was great and all was going well until i counted your pour. Thanks from the bartender from out of town.
Never under pour your liquor, your tip will be less. The atmosphere was great and all was going well until i counted your pour. Thanks from the bartender from out of town.
Love Monday half off burgers!!!! They're the BEST in town! Service is ALWAYS fantastic!! We'll def be back!!!
The EPH isn't the best looking place from the outside but inside you will find a old world place with a very friendly atmosphere. There is an extensive menu with very good choices for the hole family. If you are a beer drinker you will find an excellent selection from the many microbreweries in the area. I had the pork... More
We just went there tonight for the first time and the first impression was pretty nice place and atmosphere. The first glance at the menu looked pricey, but we had the hopes off good sized portions. When the food was served however the portions were tiny and we ended up paying 60 bucks to leave still hungry. Would not recommend... More
we go to the pub at least once a month - love the food, service and atmosphere! our favorite go-to place for relaxing atmosphere and amazing service and always great food and excellent service!
We dined at EPH last Sunday for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it with a group of six. There is a nice selection of appetizers from baked goat cheese and mini-pita, through the more common deep fried pickles, et al. There's a nice variety of sandwiches as well. My wife had the Kobe beef burger which was excellent and... More
We went for the first time for my son's girlfriend's birthday. We were seated immediately and the waiter was very friendly. He explained all the daily specials which included 1/2 off all burgers. They have a great selection of burgers and all 5 of us were impressed with our dinners. Definitely plan to go back to explore more of the... More
We have been going to EPH since it opened and it's gone from consistently good to pretty average. Over the years the menu hasn't changed, but the sizes of the meals have gotten smaller, the beer prices have gone up and the service is very lackluster. (just last Sunday after church, we had to get our waitress' attention three times... More
I have never had an average meal here. They have all been excellent. There is much more to this place than just a burger house. The selection is varied and as gourmet as you'd get in Chicago. We love the bison burger with duck bacon, the fried pickles, and blue cheese cole slaw. The drinks are excellent as well. Not... More
My GF and I went here for the first time a couple of nights ago and we will definitely go back. Our waitress was very friendly and funny, and she made us feel at home. The drink menu takes a while to browse, as does the food menu. We started off with fried pickles - the order didn't come with... More
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Horrible place. When we went to bed there came a lot of antz and other bugs out of the bed!!! When we ask for our money back The told us that it was our own fault!!! Very bad service. PLEASE Don't go here!!!! Ps: also very old place with a lot of noise!
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A Cup Of Tea, A Bex and A Good Lie Down.
Last night, Matty {Chris's Brother} & Takumi were around our place for dinner. Our conversations somehow turned to the topic of 'housewives' and the 50's/60's trend of women taking Bex to 'get through their days'.
I made a comment about how 'a traditional housewife' {in the past} spent her days purely looking after the house & her family, so everything was on time & perfect once her Husband walked in the door at the end of each working day. I patted Chris's knee sympathetically & apologised that I'm so far from this perfect housewife persona.
Yes, I am currently a full-time stay-at-home-Mumma. Yes, I'm currently a housewife. But do I spend every second of every day cleaning, cooking, sewing, ironing & perfecting our home? Ummm....no, no I don't. And it got me thinking.....should I be?? Eeeks, maybe I'm a bad housewife!
I know, like everyone, I make mistakes with parenting and can NOT call myself a perfect Mother. But....I do put my kids first {always} & my every decision & action is about making their life richer. Richer with love & experience & memories. I think I'm doing ok in this Mumma Gig. I spend my days crafting, and baking & doing puzzles. My kids get out & about and regularly see new places, meet new people, try new things. My kids have a variety of toys to stimulate & educate them. I give them my time in teaching them {well....only Ella at this stage} how to read & write & draw & create. I do spend 90% of my time being MUM! But then...that only leaves 10% of my time to be WIFE. {sorry Chris!}
I try to run a tight ship at home. I don't like mess, so I'm constantly cleaning up after everyone. I make the beds, keep on top of the washing {most days haaa} and keep the kitchen organised. And...Yes, since we moved to this new {big} house we get a cleaner in once a week to scrub bathrooms & toilets & mop floors. Does that make me a lazy housewife?? Yikes!!! I don't think so....coz I still spend A LOT of time cleaning & tidying & keeping the house in order. I feel guilty to have her come.....which is ridiculous, coz I should be LOVING it & embracing her!!!!
Do I serve our dinner on the table, the same time every night without fail.....hell no! I do try to keep to routine & some days, dinner is well & truly thought out & prepared by early evening and the night smoothly flows. And then there's days where I'm fanging to the local IGA with two grizzly, hungry kids, so we can get something to cook for dinner at 5pm, because I've discovered we have an empty fridge, freezer & pantry!
Do I 'do it all'? Umm....NO!!! I try to do most of the parenting & house related work, because I am not currently working. But I also expect Chris to participate too! I believe that in the past, women were ideally a housewife. That was their one & only 'job'. But over time, women realised & rallied & changed the world. They realised that, 'hey...we are strong & smart & ever so capable. We have dreams & goals & a life to live too'. So women started working more, they started balancing motherhood/being a wife, with having a career or a business or hell forbid a few hobbies. They started to live life differently. This change, then jolted a need for men to change too. For now, they were required to help more with parenting & housework & the home duties.
In today's society, there's a thriving mixture of full-time Mums/housewives as well as working Mums/wives. I've experienced both of these options. And enjoyed both of them. Unfortunately, there is a stigma in today's world, where full-time Mums are almost frowned upon. Women's expectations have flipped. "Oh, you're just a mum!" JUST...what the? Being a Mum at home with small kids can actually be tough work. You don't get specified lunch breaks, you rarely get to shower, pee or dress in privacy. Adult conversation lacks & a quiet moment to yourself.....doesn't happen. But, at the same time, it's rewarding & fun & ever so rich.....and it's currently where my heart is. I'm happy here being a full-time Mum and housewife, and very grateful for Chris for providing this option for me.
But, because I'm human.....I want more. More for my family, but also....MORE FOR ME. As well as being a Mum & a wife, I want to be a friend & a business owner & a blogger. I need a creative outlet that doesn't include Dora Colouring books or gluing feathers to paper crowns. I need a few moments every now & then to read a book or drink a coffee in peace or even sleep-in. I need one on one time with my Husband, and the odd night out with girlfriends. I want to be a Mum...and a wife....and Claire! Am I greedy?? Or am I just trying to get the most out of this one, wild & precious life I've been given?? I'm sticking with that latter.
I think Chris gets that...he respects that! He values me enough to know that I'm not perfect & sometimes our house or meals won't be the product of perfection. I do need his help sometimes to cook or clean or play with kids. I do need him to nip to the grocer's every now & then to grab supplies coz this Mumma has run the pantry dry, or forgotten to buy nappies. I do need him to hold the fort sometimes while I have some 'ME TIME' or attend a work or social function. And that's fair coz he runs & swims & trains at the gym....this is his way to relax, release stress, have 'him' time, be Chris...and not Dad, and reenergize. We all need that for ourselves. Men & women.
Maybe in an ideal world, my Husband would walk in the door after a day at work {a bit hard...when he works from home....haaa} and I hand him his glass of sherry & robe and he's then greeted by two quietly calm, bathed & well behaved children. The house is spotless and the fireplace is burning softly creating a warm glow over the room showing how clean each surface is....And then 'ping' the oven beeps to notify me that the roast is ready & I serve it to a perfectly set table right on 6pm. EACH.AND.EVERY.DAY!!! But....we're not living in an ideal world. And, If that was my reality I think I would be relying on Bex and a good lie down to get through my days!!!! That is so far from my ideal world, anyways. I'd rather Chris walk into a home that has been lived in and loved in, a HAPPY family who's lived BIG that day.....all because he has provided that lifestyle & freedom for us! Hopefully that in turn makes him happy!?
So, I'll continue on my way of being a Mum, keeping some order in our house, attempting some form of consistency with meals & chores, write my blog, create my prints, attend to emails & invoices, chase my dreams, AND be the best possible wife to Chris. I hope that's enough!? Coz it's me, and it's all I've got ;)
To the other women out there....what's your situation? Working? At home with kids? Happy with your life? Depressed with it?
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Lake Placid Resort Wins Rare Five Leaves Rating
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You've heard of a five-star hotel but what about a five-leaf hotel? Audubon International has given the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort in Lake Placid, New York the highest rating in their Audubon Greenleaf Eco-Rating Program. Five leaves are rarer than five stars, this is the only property in the United States with five green leaves and only one other property in the world has achieved this. Audubon International first rated the Golden Arrow in 2006 awarding 3-Green Leaves, in 2008 it achieved a 4-Green Leaf Rating, the first in the United States.
The resort's green initiatives go far beyond most resorts. Golden Arrow has a 3400 square foot living roof that guests can enjoy from the deck of Generations Restaurant. A white sand made of crushed limestone helps counteract the effects of acid rain. All meetings and events held at the Golden Arrow use only "real" plate ware/glasses and cutlery to cut down on waste, any waste generated is properly recycled/disposed of and all of the paper goods (including the pens) are made of post consumer content and are recyclable. Instead of bottles of water they use carafes or pitchers. Guest rooms have recycling bags guest room is a recycling bag. Any guest who travels to the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort by foot, ski or hybrid car receives a "Thanks for Bein' Green" gift bag upon arrival.


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FörsterkäseThis "lumberjack cheese" is made by Ernst Diriwächter, a 2nd-generation cheesemaker. A complex, runny washed-rind, it smells quite woodsy and pungent. Serious caseophiles love this one - it's up there with Vacherin Mont d'Or. Read More - Cave Aged Quick View
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Therefore, brothers and sisters, you must be patient as you wait for the coming of the Lord.
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7 Therefore, brothers and sisters, you must be patient as you wait for the coming of the Lord. Consider the farmer who waits patiently for the coming of rain in the fall and spring, looking forward to the precious fruit of the earth. 8 You also must wait patiently, strengthening your resolve, because the coming of the Lord is near. 9 Don't complain about each other, brothers and sisters, so that you won't be judged. Look! The judge is standing at the door!
10 Brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of patient resolve and steadfastness.
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Leonard Dumfries is a lot of things. School teacher. Martial arts student. Father. He's also thirty-nine and still single. When he finds out that the super-hot hunk he met at his own birthday party is not only involved with someone but is also his friend Riley's uncle, Leonard is disappointed but still willing to be just friends with the man.
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Organizational rankings and top 10 prospects per team
August 1, 2011 Top 10 Prospects Nashville Predators
by Corey Pronman
Full list of NHL Organizational Rankings
The Nashville Predators Top 10 Prospects
1. Mattias Ekholm, Defense 2. Ryan Ellis, Defense 3. Craig Smith, Center 4. Roman Josi, Defense 5. Patrick Cehlin, Right Wing 6. Taylor Beck, Right Wing 7. Austin Watson, Right Wing 8. Gabriel Bourque, Left Wing 9. Michael Latta, Center 10. Zach Budish, Right Wing
Organizational Ranking: 3rd
System Overview: The Predators have built an elite system, aided by what may be one the better draft classes I have ever seen in the 2009 class. There is a chance that class could churn out as many as 7-8 NHL regulars and several significant producers. Considering the fact that the Preds graduated Jonathan Blum and just recently traded Cody Franson, the talent they continue to pump out on defense is nothing short of impressive.
There's a lot of projection in this system, and I left several notable names off the top ten just because of the depth of this system. At goaltending, Chet Pickard has underwhelmed, but consider that the Preds just recently gradated a top-end goaltending prospect in Anders Lindback. There really isn't a lot to criticize about this system other than there's no first line forward type of prospect, but that would be a huge nitpick.
1. Mattias Ekholm, Defense Date of birth: 05/24/1990 Age: 21 Height: 6'4'' Weight: 201 Shoots: Left Statistics: 55 GP, 10 G, 33 P, 22:22 ATOI (Bryn�s-SEL) Acquired: Fourth round, 102nd overall in 2009 by Nashville
The Good: Mattias Ekholm was in my opinion, the unquestionable breakout prospect of the 2010-11 season. He went undrafted in 2008, was a fourth round pick in 2009 and now he has NHL front office executives calling him a legit blue-chip prospect. He moves at a pro-level although I don't think he has a true above-average top speed. For his size though he skates very well, with one NHL source saying "he's as mobile as you're going to get at 6'4". He's a smooth-all around skater with a good first few steps. Ekholm is a plus thinker and that drives a ton of his value. His hockey sense has been described by sources as nothing short of "phenomenal" in terms of his awareness in all zones. He plays a great shutdown defensive game, and while he's not a great puck skills player, his vision and instincts allow him to be an offensive contributor. His shot is above-average and he can really wire some bullets from the point. Ekholm's physical game is quite notable too, and he's not afraid to use his big frame to punish opponents.
The Bad: He's a little rigid with the puck, although I wouldn't say he's truly below-average. There really isn't much to put in this section; he's quite a complete prospect.
Projection: An average first pairing defender who safely projects as a below-average first to above-average second pairing defender.
2. Ryan Ellis, Defense Date of birth: 01/03/1991 Age: 20 Height: 5'9'' Weight: 173 Shoots: Right Statistics: 58 GP, 24 G, 100 P (Windsor-OHL) Acquired: First round, 11th overall in 2009 by Nashville
The Good: There are very few players in the prospect world who are more dangerous with the puck than Ryan Ellis�he's a true plus player with the puck in terms of his handling and passing ability. He's very skilled and has the ability to make players miss with consistency. He's good in tight, and shows the hand-eye coordination to stick-handle in a phone booth. Ellis' hockey sense, though, is at another level. He's an elite thinker and just sees the game in a different way. His patience, vision, anticipation and overall awareness are tremendous. His skills, sense and creativity allow him to create a chance seemingly every time he's around the puck. His shot is a plus plus tool, and ask anyone who has ever tried to block it and lived if they disagree with me on that statement. Defensively, his positioning has gotten to a decent level, and he has a fine stick-checking aspect to his game. He is a competitive player and has a bit of aggressiveness to his game.
The Bad: There has been nothing more interesting than asking a source their opinion on Ryan Ellis, and hearing the hundred different theories of what everyone projects Ellis to be. He's a 5'9'' defender, and he's never going to be more than a fringe physical player, if that. He may need zone start protection and likely won't be a significant defensive contributor just due to his lack of physical abilities. He still needs to bulk up a lot, and due to several long seasons the last few years, his summers haven't been long enough for him to get the amount of gym work a smaller player needs. He needs to strengthen his lower body too as his skating need to improve to help cover his major weakness; while he's a fine skater, for small player, he's below-average.
Projection: Ideally, an above-average second pairing defenseman who is an elite power play weapon in the league. He should at the least end up as an average to below-average second pairing defender. He'll likely need some zone start protection in either case.
3. Craig Smith, Center Date of birth: 09/05/1989 Age: 21 Height: 6'0'' Weight: 196 Shoots: Right Statistics: 41 GP, 19 G, 43 P (University of Wisconsin-WCHA) Acquired: Fourth round, 98th overall in 2009 by Nashville
The Good: Craig Smith took several steps forward this season. While he's not a dynamic player, he's a very well-rounded prospect. He's a solid skater with a smooth stride which he extends well on and picks up speed quickly. He has the ability to bring the puck up the ice with a notable top speed. He's solid to above-average with the puck with good technique, and has the soft hands to handle it well in tight as well as to thread above-average passes. Smith has above-average vision as he sees the ice well, and can be quick, efficient distributor as well as the primary playmaker on the power play from the side boards. He projects as a pro-level physical player, as his frame has already filled out quite nicely and he shows no hesitation from playing a physical game, especially in his own end. He works hard defensively and can be a notable penalty killer. Smith's shot is above-average, with a good release and he can pick the corners.
The Bad: Smith can be victim of some poor reads here and there, especially when going for the big play or trying to do too much offensively.
Projection: An average to above-average second line forward who safely projects onto a top six.
4. Roman Josi, Defense Date of birth: 06/01/1990 Age: 21 Height: 6'1'' Weight: 198 Shoots: Left Statistics: 69 GP, 6 G, 40 P (Milwaukee-AHL) Acquired: Second round, 38th overall in 2008 by Nashville
The Good: Josi is an above-average skater, with a good first few steps, fine lateral agility and is one of the better puck-rushing prospects in hockey from the back-end. He has the ability to just burst up the ice and create a scoring chance out of nothing. His puck skills are above-average and he's able to make opponents miss and can handle the puck quite well. His passing ability is solid and Josi is quite poised when holding the puck in terms of his offensive instincts. His defensive improved as he looked better in terms of his positioning, angling off forwards and with his overall reads. He wasn't killing penalties at the start of the AHL season, but got some more defensive minutes in the latter part of the season.
The Bad: Josi has a wide, strong frame but doesn't really assert himself physically and it hurts him on the defensive end when he should be closing gaps on forwards with his body. His decision-making could improve too as he can be a victim of the occasion blunder.
Projection: An above-average second pairing defenseman ceiling with great offensive numbers. His floor projection is that of an average to below-average second pairing defender with coaching protection.
5. Patrick Cehlin, Right Wing Date of birth: 07/27/1991 Age: 19 Height: 5'11'' Weight: 174 Shoots: Right Statistics: 48 GP, 4 G, 16 P, 12:26 TOI (Djurgarden-SEL) Acquired: Fifth round, 126th overall in 2010 by Nashville
The Good: Cehlin is a plus skater with an electric top gear and he simply flies up the ice when he hits full stride. He accelerates quite well and is really a dynamic skater. He closes on defenders well on the forecheck, and is quite a pest for opponents to deal with. He hustles on every shift, and provides decent defensive value at even-strength and on the penalty kill just due to his work ethic. His puck skills are above-average as he has the ability to make defenders miss and can be an open-ice threat. He's a fine passer, although I haven't seen a ton from him in terms of above-average distributions. Cehlin has a solid shot and can score from a distance. His upside is tremendous, making him a major potential breakout player next season.
The Bad: He's a very slight player who despite his great intangibles and battle effort likely projects as a fringe physical player. His reads could some improvement in terms of his off-the-puck positioning and some of his decisions with the puck.
Projection: Cehlin has above-average second line forward upside, but there's a decent amount of variance to his projection and he could end up as an above-average third line forward.
6. Taylor Beck, Right Wing Date of birth: 05/13/1991 Age: 20 Height: 6'2'' Weight: 203 Shoots: Left Statistics: 62 GP, 45 G, 95 P (Guelph-OHL) Acquired: Third round, 70th overall in 2009 by Nashville
The Good: Beck has solid-average puck skills and can be a fine player with the puck. He has decent creativity in open ice, and has the ability to be an average distributor. Beck is a big-body forward who projects to have an above-average to plus physical game. He's very good at protecting the puck and once he fills out is going to be a great player in the cycle game. Beck is good at driving the physical areas on the forecheck and especially when he's going to the net. NHL sources praise how he's going to score a fair amount of goals in the league just because he has the shot to score from a distance and is also able to drop his shoulder and get goals by going to the crease area. Beck has good offensive awareness, with one NHL scout saying he's the kind of player who is always around the puck and finding ways to make plays.
The Bad: Beck's skating looked a little better this year, but he's still below-average. His top speed is decent, and he has fine agility, but the tool looks poor most of the time. Several sources claimed he looked disinterested most of the season and had a real lack of intensity.
Projection: An average second line winger who safely projects as a below average second to above-average third line winger.
7. Austin Watson, Right Wing Date of birth: 01/13/1992 Age: 19 Height: 6'3'' Weight: 187 Shoots: Right Statistics: 68 GP, 34 G, 68 P (Peterborough-OHL) Acquired: First round, 18th overall in 2010 by Nashville
The Good: Watson is a decent skater who has improved his acceleration and gets off the line well; but while he moves around fine, he doesn't show above pro-average. He's a heck of a competitor who makes life hectic on opponents with how hard he works on the forecheck and during battles in the physical areas. He's a very advanced defensive forward who makes pro-level reads in his own end that are way ahead of where most players his age usually are. Watson gets a decent amount of chances by simply going to the net, and is quite effective at driving the puck to the high percentage areas off the cycle. He has decent offensive skills, and can make some fine passes and handles with the puck.
The Bad: Watson has a beanpole frame and has to put on a ton of weight and strength. He lacks above-average offensive instincts.
Projection: An average two-way second line winger who easily projects as a below-average second to above-average third line winger.
8. Gabriel Bourque, Left Wing Date of birth: 09/23/1990 Age: 20 Height: 5'9'' Weight: 192 Shoots: Left Statistics: 78 GP, 18 G, 36 P (Milwaukee-AHL) Acquired: Fifth round, 132nd overall in 2009 by Nashville
The Good: If you want work ethic and a never say die attitude, then Gabriel Bourque is your man. His intangibles regularly get huge praise from NHL sources with one saying, "He's tenacious like a dog chasing a meat wagon. He goes 100% every shift." He has above-average puck skills with the ability to hold and create off the perimeter. His skating is solid and has seen significant improvement and can even flash an above-average burst up the ice.
The Bad: His size will be a hindrance and despite his off the chart work ethic he will likely end up a fringe physical player. His decision-making could use some work too, as he sometimes tries to do too much offensively and can cough up the puck.
Projection: An above-average third line forward who safely projects into a top nine.
9. Michael Latta, Center Date of birth: 05/25/1991 Age: 20 Height: 6'0'' Weight: 213 Shoots: Right Statistics: 68 GP, 34 G, 89 P (Guelph-OHL) Acquired: Third round, 72nd overall in 2009 by Nashville
The Good: Latta is a gritty, agitating forward with some offensive skills and a strong two-way game. He has average skills with the puck and is able to pull off some decent moves. His vision is also solid and he's able to be a fine distributor of the puck. Latta's frame is already filled out and he shows pro-level strength. He plays with an edge to his game and plays a classic agitating game that makes opposing players and fans grow a distaste for him. He goes to the net well and plays a hard-nosed physical game.
The Bad: His skating is below-average and he has an underwhelming top speed. He needs to reign in the penalty issues too, as he surpassed 150 penalty minutes over each of the last two OHL seasons.
10. Zach Budish, Right Wing Date of birth: 05/09/1991 Age: 20 Height: 6'3'' Weight: 229 Shoots: Right Statistics: 7 GP, 2 G, 6 P (University of Minnesota-WCHA) Acquired: Second round, 41st overall in 2009 by Nashville
The Good: Budish is a monster of a man with wide, thick frame who projects as a true plus physical player. He's so hard to strip off the puck and he's quite strong. When Budish plants himself in front of the net, there isn't much opponents can do to dislodge him. He plays a quiet, yet effective game in terms of his decision-making. He reads the play off the puck well, finds a way to get chances on a nightly basis and makes a living in the high percentage areas. Budish has decent hands which are solid for a bigger man that allows him to maneuver in tight well.
The Bad: Budish is a fringe skater who doesn't move around well, and that aspect won't be aided by the fact that he had his second major knee injury in three seasons this past year. Sources have indicated to me though that his rehab has gone well. He's not a really creative offensive player and lacks instincts with the puck. The lack of experience due to injuries has hurt his game, and he's behind where he should be in his development.
Projection: An average third line forward but with a fair amount of projection variance that goes all the way down to a replacement level player.
The Sleeper: 2011 sixth round pick Chase Balisy is a fine two-way forward with decent offensive skills who has the ability to be a solid although not an above-average contributor. I like his hockey sense, and there is definitely some potential to his game.
Extra Notes: Charles-Olivier Roussel was right off the top ten. He's a smart defenseman who moves the puck well and doesn't shy from the physical game, at times showing the ability to land highlight reel crunches. His mobility and conditioning need work, but there is legit pro projection to his game.
My report on Miikka Salomaki can be found here.
Corey Pronman is an author of Hockey Prospectus. You can contact Corey by clicking here or click here to see Corey's other articles.
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Colin Powell's Response to the Gates Affair
It's great that Colin Powell said yesterday that Gates was in the wrong and that Obama shouldn't have commented. What was interesting, though, was that Powell used his own situation to explain why Gates may have overreacted. Powell explained that, in National Airport, he was not recognized by Airport Security, even though he was the National Security Advisor. He said that he was just seen as a another black | Read More »


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A Storm Of Light
Forgive Us Our Trespasses
Despite featuring Josh Graham who has helped Neurosis with their visual aspects and serves in Instrumental post rock act Red Sparowes, as well as former members of Tombs and Unsane, the 2008 debut from A Storm of Light does not impress me too much, coming across as a rather flat Neurosis imitator. However, there's something on this second album that makes A Storm of Light a very intriguing prospect and a much more enthralling and mesmerizing release.
Maybe it's the plethora of guest musicians including Jarboe (Swans, etc) Lydia Lynch, violinist Carla Kihlstedt (Sleepytime Gorilla Museum), cellist Marika Hughes providing the brooding string sections layers that gloss the ebbing post rock structures, maybe it's the delicate female vocals and orchestration that surface here and there or maybe it's simply a shift from the aquatic themes of the debut to the more earthy organic hues. Either way, Forgive Us Our Trespasses is a striking, hypnotic entry into post rock. I'll admit though, it's all about the music here as Graham's voice still does nothing for me with his half sing/half chant, but luckily there is so much else going on musically and vocally that you are simply encompassed in all of its doomy elegance that relies on much more varied and almost movie soundtrack atmospherics rather than the usual builds and crescendos of the genre (though there are some).
After the haunting spoken word of opener "Alpha (Law of Nature pt.1)" which surfaces again for "Arc of Failure (Law of Nature pt 2) and "Time Our Savior (Law of Nature Pt. 3)," "Amber Waves of Gray" rolls in like a storm over the mid west plains, thunderous yet beautiful and majestic and that seems to be the theme for a majority of the album's tracks; vast scapes of threatening brooding thunder laced with moments of tranquil elegance – the term the calm before the storm fits the whole album. The aptly named "Tempest" and "Trouble Is Near" ebb, rumble and lurch with orchestrated menace but sandwiched in between are the delicate strings of the simply gorgeous "Light in Their Eyes." The languid drone explosion of "Midnight" is perfectly tempered while "Across the Wilderness" features Jarboe's off kilter croons amid its heaving throes.
Twelve minute closer "Omega" ends the impressive album with a poignant control and depth, sending the listener into a relaxed climax with some nice vocal interplay and sense of peace after a storm has passed through and the sun creeps through the clouds.
A Storm Of LightAs the Valley of Death Becomes Us, Our Silver Memories Fade
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Compiz In February 2006 stunned the world with the help of Xgl. That project developed by engineers at Novell (SUSE)-Miguel de Icaza himself he had a great time at your blog, enable it to have a window manager that ended our desktop transformed into something much more powerful visually but it was also much more useful in various sections.
One of the first images of legendary Compiz cube. Source.
success was overwhelming, and in fact created some side projects-Beryl and Compiz Fusion was the best known-that eventually merged with Compiz again to join forces. The result was a project that grew in popularity and its use by Linux distributions.
However the situation has changed radically , and a time now Compiz has lost much of its relevance . The primary responsibility for its development while apologizing on his blog for the poor progress of Compiz, which seemed to keep pace he expected, and that news has joined others in which we have seen as many distributions are no longer supported in this component.
The last of them all is Fedora 17, and although not entirely sure is likely that the next version of Fedora does not integrate Compiz , which for some media as means death TechRepublic announced this project. That may be exaggerating, but the data do not lie: Gentoo, openSUSE, and even the GNOME project have strayed from the path of Compiz, and today Ubuntu is the only distribution that is using it as a compositing window manager.
The problem is that there are also rumors that Ubuntu Unity and end up using Mutter – the compositing window manager of GNOME 3 – instead of Compiz, leaving the latter in very bad situation.
are difficult times for a project that certainly is one of the great legends recent Open Source, but whatever happens Compiz can claim to have amazed millions of users , and serve reference platforms that borrowed much of it well.