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Indulge your mind, body and soul on a journey into the Cuisine and Culture of Northern Italy, as you explore and discover what makes this region of Italy so hypnotic and sumptuous. Admire the Medieval, Renaissance and Palladian architecture of hidden towns such as Piacenza, Vicenza and Mantua, as well as the cities of Verona and Venice. Appreciate the depth and subtleties of the great works of art that abound. Investigate art in cathedrals, historic piazzas, and astonishing museums. Lose yourself at a soul-stirring opera performance and private violin recital. Savor the Italian "Slow Foods" philosophy, and enjoy repasts of delicacies and fine wines. Experience this plethora of cultural, visual and sensory treats, all while traveling amid the natural beauty of the majestic Dolomites, the alpine Sud Tyrol and of course the romantic Venetian waterways.
Depart for Torino, Italy
Depart the USA on Sunday and arrive in Torino (Turin) on Monday. You are greeted at the airport and transferred to your luxury hotel, the Hotel Principi di Piemonte. Torino is an alpine city rich in culture and history; today it is a major cultural and business hub for northern Italy, as well as the capitol of the Piedmont region. The remainder of today is open for independent exploration or relaxation after your long flight. Located in the heart of town, your hotel invites you to walk under the 18th century arcades and enjoy the trendy shops along the Via Roma, perhaps stopping at one of the landmark cafes in the Piazza Castello. Be sure to try some of Torino's delicious pastries - especially the chocolate ones, along with its famous chocolate-hazelnut sauce, gianduja, a Torino specialty. Tonight, gather with your travel director and fellow travelers for a special dinner.
Hotel Principi di Piemonte
Today your Italian journey begins with a full day immersion into the world of "Slow Food." This anti fast-food revolution all started, among the vineyards and rolling hills just south of Torino, and today is a global movement dedicated to "defend gastronomic pleasure and seek a slower more aware pace of life." The Slow Food movement was founded in 1986 by Piedmontese local Carlo Petrini, who railed against fast-food culture, and preached going back to the earth and relishing natural foods.
We drive just outside Torino to the small market town of Pollenzo, Carlo Petrini's hometown, to visit Agenzia di Pollenzo. This neo-Gothic estate dating to 1833 is home to Petrini's University of Gastronomic Sciences, and the Wine Bank. This small private university teaches everything there is to know about wine and gastronomy, with course work ranging from the scientific (botany, microbiology) to the mouth-watering (studying pasta, cheese and wine). You will learn about their mission - to "save the world palate from its predilection for the quick appetite fix."
The adjacent Wine Bank was built over the ruins of an ancient Roman tomb and spring; the cool, slightly humid chambers of its cellar are filled with hundreds of crates of some of the best wines in the world.
We continue on to the Langhe Hills in the Barolo region, home of famed Barolo wine. We visit the Marchesi di Barolo winery, once the villa of French noblewoman, Giulietta Colbert Tancred. Tour the historic cellars, then taste the wines, discovering the difference between the classic and traditional styles of Barolo. Enjoy more wine with lunch at the farmhouse of the Earl of Barolo.
Our last stop this afternoon is at the local truffle academy in Alba. Here you have a one-hour course in "Truffle Sensorial Analysis" You'll learn why they are so rare and expensive, and how to recognize truffles through their specific smells, sizes and colors. Tonight we dine at the Del Cambio restaurant in town.
Hotel Principi di Piemonte
Today, we explore the rich art and history of Torino, starting with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which holds the finest collection of Egyptian artifacts outside of Cairo. See exhibits from the 31 dynasties of ancient Egypt, with relics including mummies, statues and stonework with hieroglyphics. One of the most impressive displays is the two halls lined with statues of gods, kings and sphinxes - The halls are dark, with the statues individually lit as a seeming testament to the power of their ancient spirits. Also of note are the findings from the tomb of the architect Kha, and a reconstructed tomb from 2100 BC.
Torino was once the Hollywood of Italy, home to a number of major Italian film studios; so next, we visit the Italian Cinema Museum. The museum is comprehensive, with five sections, each focusing on a different aspect of cinema from technical projections to personal home theaters.
For lunch, we drive to the ancient La Venaria Reale Park, an architectural complex of unique beauty, with old royal residences, a large garden, and woods. Enjoy a stroll through the gardens after lunching in a local restaurant.
Lastly, we tour the new Museo dell' Automobile, one of the largest car museums in the world. Boasting a collection of almost 200 cars, the museum charts the progress of Torino's motor industry, once home to many manufacturers, and today dominated by Fiat.
Hotel Principi di Piemonte
Torino to Asti, Piacenza Cremona
Late this morning, enjoy a leisurely drive from Torino to Cremona, making a stop in Asti, home of "Spumante", Italy's sparkling wine. We visit the House of Spumante, also known as the "House of Asti". Built in 1898 as a theatre, the building is decorated with elegant frescos. Savor a traditional country lunch in Asti before continuing your drive.
Next, we stop in the tiny art city of Piacenza, where the Middle Ages and Renaissance merge. A walking tour of its historic center leads you to the church of Santa Maria Campagna, where we enjoy a brief but moving recital of Serassi on the church's handcrafted organ.
Arrive in Cremona in the late afternoon. And this evening, dine at the noted restaurant, Il Violino.
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The city of Cremona is famous for its rich musical history and traditions, including some of the earliest and most renowned makers of stringed instruments, such as Guarneri and Antonio Stradivari. Born in 1644, Stradivari is considered to have been the most significant and talented luthier in the world, producing over 1100 instruments in his lifetime. His instruments are regarded as amongst the finest bowed stringed instruments ever created, and are still highly prized today.
We tour the city - our first stop is the 12th century Romanesque Cathedral and Baptistery. The Cathedral's exterior facade is full of ornate sculptures, and inside are 14th to 16th century frescoes and important works of art. The octagonal Baptistery, a mix of Romanesque and Lombard-Gothic architecture, has a 16th century baptismal font and a 14th century wooden crucifix. Next, we visit the Museo Stradivariano (Museum of Stradivari) entirely dedicated to the famous violin-maker. It holds documents, memorabilia, working tools, and patterns used by Cremona's most famous son, along with the highest number of Stradivari and Amati violins in the world.
As a special and moving treat, we attend a Stradivari violin recital performed by a local Maestro.
This afternoon, explore some violin and cello workshops to meet the artisians and learn more about them and their specialized craft.
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Cremona to Mantua Verona
This morning it is a short drive to Mantua, the third most prominent Renaissance city in Italy. Take a guided tour of the Palazzo Ducale, whose buildings are connected by corridors and galleries enriched by inner courts and wide gardens. The highlight of our visit is seeing Andrea Mantegna's awe-inspiring the "Wedding Room." An Italian Renaissance painter and engraver, Andrea Mantegna was best known for his large paintings of realistic figures, often viewed from a low perspective in order to increase the monumentality of the characters. Your guide also explains about the sophistication and culture of Italy's 16th century provincial districts.
Enjoy some free time to explore the back streets and fine restaurants of Mantua. Try the local specialty, the Tortelli di Zucca, squash filled ravioli.
In the afternoon, we walk a few blocks to Palazzo Te, the summer residence of the Dukes of Mantua. Enjoy a guided tour through the frescoed rooms and beautiful Italian style gardens.
We continue our drive on to Verona, arriving by late afternoon. Verona is best known as the site of the fabled Romeo Juliet romance, but it is also home to wonderful music, theatre and wine.
Despite its thousands of years of rich history, Italy is still quite young as a country, unified in only 1861. Until then, the Italian peninsula was a collection of many small countries, each ruled by powerful family empires. In the 14th century, Verona was ruled by the Scala family - powerful and merciless leaders who expanded and glorified the town. Today the castles and monuments they built dominate the old town section.
Tonight, relax and enjoy a delightful dinner in a local restaurant, Bottega del Vino.
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This morning explore Verona as our local guide takes us on a walking journey to examine the Medieval and Renaissance architecture and history of this enchanting town. Our first stop is Verona's crown jewel, the Arena Amphitheater. Built in the year 100, it is one of the world's best-preserved buildings, and second only to the Colosseum in Rome. This enormous structure, built from striped pink marble and seating an astonishing 30,000 people, was originally the site of spectacular gladiatorial matches. Today it hosts a variety of open-air summer performances and concerts.
Next, we investigate the adjacent Piazza Erbe, a palazzo-flanked square that once housed the Roman Forum and chariot races. Today it serves as a bustling bazaar and marketplace for spices, savories and silks. Not far from the piazza is the sight of legend and fantasy - Juliet's balcony. Take a photo from beneath her balcony to capture the fictional image of Shakespeare's creation; and visit a bronze statue of the doomed heroine in the home's courtyard.
After our sightseeing, we drive just a few miles outside town to a Valpolicella wine farm. This romantic country setting, in the hillsides north of Verona, is the valley where and the famous Valpolicella and Amarone wines are produced. The name Valpolicella is likely from the Roman words "Valle poli cellae," meaning "valley of the many cellars" - evidence of the ancient wine making tradition of this area. Take a walk in the vineyards and discover the differences between the various wine grapes that constitute the typical Valpolicella blend. See how the grapes for the Amarone and the Recioto are selected, and learn about the character of Valpolicella. Then, taste a sampling of these local wines, including the popular Recioto, a sweet red wine that dates back to ancient Roman times.
After lunch, we visit the expansive state gardens at the Villa Rizzardi. One hundred years after purchasing the estate in the mid 1600s, the Rizzardi family commissioned the famous Architect Luigi Trezza to design these amazing gardens, and today they are one of the last remaining examples of a true - Italian style garden." Over 13 acres, the garden features include a temple, a green amphitheatre, stone walls, sculptures, tree tunnels and spectacular views. Many of these features were constructed by the technique of bending the trees and the hedges. The resulting landscape, together with the fountains and ponds, create a unique and impressive natural setting.
We then drive back to Verona where the remainder of your afternoon is at leisure. Relax or explore Verona on your own - stroll through the characteristic cobblestone streets, and perhaps investigate some of the local shops.
Tonight, we return to the Verona Arena for a moving Opera performance. In the early 1900s, the famous Verona tenor Giovanni Zenatello sang an opera aria in the Arena for few friends, revealing the amazing acoustics of this 2000 year-old Roman Amphitheater.
In 1913, after architect Ettore Fagioli added some huge three-dimensional elements, the opera Aida was staged, creating a new scenographical style and dramatic effect. The Verona Arena quickly became an international institution, and today up to 20,000 spectators can attend a popular evening opera performance.
Hotel Due Torri
Excursion to Vicenza
Today we take an hour's drive to Vicenza, home to Andrea Palladio, the 16th century architect who set the trend for North American Palladianism. We spend the day exploring and appreciating this architectural style.
At the Palladian Society, we attend a special lecture by one of the top Italian specialists, Prof. Beltramini, President of the Palladian Society. Next, enjoy a guided walking tour of the Palladian sites in Vicenza's town center. See Le Logge, Palazzo della Ragione and the gorgeous Teatro Olympico (Olympic Theater). Built in 1580-85, it is the oldest enclosed theater in the world, and was Andrea Palladio's final design.
After lunch, we take a drive through the countryside to visit some of Palladio's most famous villas. See Loggia Valmarana, dramatically reflected in dark waters that surround it, Villa Poiana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Villa Capra "La Rotonda," whose building is a perfect expression of Palladio's love of symmetry and classical forms. This villa is a cube shape, with a temple-style façade on each side, topped by a central dome.
Return to Verona by late afternoon.
Hotel Due Torri
Verona to Bolzano Merano
Today, travel north from Verona into the Alps. We circumnavigate Lake Garda, the second largest lake in Italy, driving along its Western shore, passing charming and picturesque villages such as Sirmione and Salò. See endless lemon groves and climb through steep mountain passes to the tip of the lake and into Sud Tyrol, the German speaking district of Italy.
Our lunch stop is at a wine farm to taste the Alpine region's wines. The top quality Alpine region wines are developing into some of the best rated in the world.
In the late afternoon, stop in Bolzano, the tiny and gracious capital of Sud Tyrol. Enjoy a guided tour of downtown, with time to stroll through the local market and shops. We arrive in Merano in time for dinner.
Park Hotel Mignon
Merano is a small art-nouveau town, located along the Passer River. It is an outdoor lover's paradise, with beautiful scenery and alpine charm. It is also home to a natural thermal water SPA complex.
Enjoy a full day of leisure at the Merano SPA park. You have access to the thermal pools, sauna and fitness center. Treatments are a-la-carte. Gaze upon views of the Alpine snowy peaks as you pamper yourself at this marvelous facility.
Enjoy a light lunch at the SPA Bistro or dine-around in town, perhaps taking time to explore the markets and shops.
Dinner is available at any of the gourmet restaurants on the Passer riverside - each offering spectacular foods focused on the perfect fusion Germanic and Mediterranean flavors.
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Merano to Cortina d'Ampezzo Venice
Today take a memorable scenic drive across the Dolomites - with its pink mountains and steep peaks this is perhaps the most beautiful Alpine region. Pass Brixen, a town from the Middle Ages, yet with a distinctive bourgeois character. Climb up through the Pustertal Valley, and stop at Lago Braies, a quintessential Alpine lake.
We stop at the resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo located in the heart of the Dolomite region. The resort may look familiar, as it was host to the 1956 Winter Olympics, as well as various Pink Panther and James Bond movies. We take a gondola ride up Mount Faloria for some stunning views from its 7,000-foot perch, and lunch at Chalet Tondi
We end the afternoon taking our private launch to our hotel in romantic Venice.
Hotel Danieli
Today explore some of the more unusual and unexpected sides of this iconic floating city. We start with a private visit of the Palazzo of Count Loredan. Enjoy some morning refreshments as you hear the Count relate the history of his family, his home and Venice. Learn about some quirky local habits and some surprising behind-the-scenes events.
Mid-morning, we enjoy a guided promenade through an area rooted in Venetian tradition, visiting the "Bacari" wine bars. White wines from the surrounding countryside have poured into Venice for centuries, and in the old days, it was served to the locals at wine bars named after the Ancient Roman god of wine, Baccus. A few of these historic wine bars still exist and still serve good white wine. We stop at a few to imbibe and taste a sip of real local life.
Afterward, enjoy some free time for lunch - stroll through the colorful small streets and alleyways of this city teeming with life. There are a plethora of trattorias and cafes invigorated with the hypnotic aroma of rich Italian espresso.
In the afternoon, we head off to Squero, a gondola shipyard. After learning the art of building gondolas, craftsman Domenico Tramontin started his own boat-building yard in 1884. He made important changes to the shape of the boat, widening the bottom at the stern and raising the freeboard with a larger curve to give the boat a more elegant form. These changes were such a success they were permanently adopted by other gondola makers.
Early this evening, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals as your gondolier serenades you as you revel in Venice's Renaissance beauty.
This evening, attend a farewell cocktail party and dinner at our hotel.
Hotel Danieli
Depart Venice for Home
Today you are transferred to the Venice International Airport for your flight to your home city or your next destination.
Pricing Information
June 16, 2012
From $14,990.00 per person double occupancy.
From $2,590.00 single room supplement.
Journey Includes
- Deluxe rooms in the best available hotels*
- Three meals per day, including our unique Dine-Around program that lets you enjoy any restaurant you choose with à la carte dining, or relax with room service when available*
- A professional Travel Director as your personal concierge
- Local sightseeing with professional English-speaking guides with unparalleled knowledge, including entrance fees for places visited
- Active participation and up-close encounters to experience the cultures of your journey
- Bottled water, soft drinks, coffee and tea included with meals; bottled water during sightseeing excursions
- All gratuities to hotel and restaurant staff and local guides and drivers
- Group or individual airport transfers on arrival and departure flights
- TheTravcoAssist Travel Protection Plan, including emergency medical evacuation insurance coverage for injury or illness, and 24-hour Worldwide Live Travel Assistance through Travel Guard Assistance
*Due to remote or undeveloped locations on some journeys, accommodations may not always meet Western standards. Dine-Around opportunities will be limited in remote or unsecured locations.
All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable) and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.


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Senators close in on immigration deal
FILE – In this Feb. 13, 2013, file photo, before the New York skyline, a group of immigrant rights advocates gather near Ellis Island in Liberty State Park, Jersey City, N.J. A dispute between business and labor groups over wages for low-skilled workers is a final issue holding up a deal on a sweeping immigration bill in the Senate on Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, file)
WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-minute dispute over wages for lower-skilled workers flared Friday as senators scrambled to sketch out a deal on a sweeping immigration bill before Congress takes a two-week recess.
The public clash between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO underscored the high stakes involved in legislation that would dramatically reshape the U.S. immigration and employment landscape, putting 11 million illegal immigrants on a path to citizenship while allowing tens of thousands of new high- and low-skilled workers into the country.
The chamber and AFL-CIO, negotiating through the so-called Gang of Eight senators, had reached significant agreement on a new visa program to bring up to 200,000 lower-skilled workers a year to the country. The number of visas would fluctuate according to demand, and the workers would be able to change jobs and could seek permanent residency.
But the AFL-CIO was pushing for higher wages for the workers than the chamber had agreed to so far.
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Looking for a way to jump-start the offense, the Bucs' coaches went to the Wildcat, and junior Isaak Newhouse made his coaches look like geniuses.
Newhouse rushed for 67 yards and three touchdowns, and also scooped up a fumble on an incomplete backward pass and returned it 81 yards for a fourth score, propelling Grand Haven to an impressive 32-21 Homecoming victory over the visiting Falcons of East Kentwood. The Bucs are now 3-3 overall and, more importantly, 2-0 in O-K Red Conference play.
"Whatever we need to do to win," Newhouse said when asked about his role in the offense. "We used the Wildcat a little bit last week and a little bit more this week."
On his fumble return for a touchdown, Newhouse wasn't sure if the play would be ruled a fumble or an incomplete pass, so he scooped up the ball and headed for the end zone, hoping he didn't hear a whistle that signaled the play dead.
"Coach (Jason) Durham always says just treat it like it's a fumble, so I just kept on running," he said.
An East Kentwood defender was step-for-step with Newhouse all the way to the 20, but the Bucs' explosive safety pulled away for the score.
"With his speed, I knew he was gone," Bucs' coach Mike Farley said.
The Wildcat offense, Farley said, is just another way to get the ball in the hands of his team's best playmakers.
"It just gives us an opportunity to have an extra back in the backfield, and Isaak is a special athlete. We've got to get the ball in his hands."
Fellow junior Abe Westerman also had a huge game on the ground for the Buccaneers, racking up a season-best 162 yards on 28 carries. He broke off a few big runs, including a 45-yarder that set up one of Newhouse's scores.
"We've got to be able to mix it up a bit, but we have to be able to run the football to have success," Farley said.
Grand Haven's defense was also solid, limiting East Kentwood to just 21 yards on the ground. They also put a tremendous amount of pressure on Falcons' quarterbacks Alex Browley and Kyle Friberg, sacking the pair six times. Matt Mulcahy accounted for a pair of sacks while Aaron Gordon registered a sack among his team-leading seven tackles.
"We did a good job rushing the quarterback, putting a lot of pressure on him," said Bucs' linebacker Quinton Morley.
A big chunk of East Kentwood's 242 total yards came on their first offensive play, a double-reverse flea flicker from Browley to Kaelin McKenzie for 47 yards.
"They had that trick play at the beginning of the game, but we responded," Farley said. "We were able to stop the run and we did a good job putting pressure on their quarterbacks."
That trick play set up running back Jalen ArizolaBett's 2-yuard touchdown run just 2:10 into the game.
Grand Haven responded with a nice drive of its own, with Westerman breaking off a big run before Newhouse scored from 2 yards out.
On the point-after try, the snap went over the head of kicker Ryan Maguire. Maguire snared the ball out of the air, then patiently surveyed the field before throwing a strike to tight end Anthony Perrier for two points.
Newhouse broke loose for a dazzling 23-yard touchdown run later in the first quarter, and Maguire's kick made it 15-7.
Neither team managed to score in the second quarter, then the Bucs opened up a two-score lead on Newhouse's fumble return for a score early in the third.
East Kentwood responded when Timothy Carter intercepted a pass by Bucs' quarterback Karl Johnson and sprinted 25 yards for a touchdown. ArizolaBett's two-point conversion made it 22-15 Bucs.
Grand Haven's offense continued to gobble up big chunks of yardage, and early in the fourth quarter, Westerman broke free for 15 yards down to the 3-yard line, then Newhouse scored two plays later.
Sawyer Jacobs' interception later in the fourth set up Maguire's 30-yard field goal, which capped off a fantastic night for the Buccaneers' kicker, who also plays defensive back. He was in on several big defensive plays, totaling 5.5 tackles in addition to his extra points and his impressive two-point conversion pass.
East Kentwood scored its final touchdown with just 38 seconds remaining when Friberg hit Colin Calloway on a 9-yard scoring pass.
The Bucs recovered the onside kick, and can now turn their attention to rival West Ottawa next Friday.
"This was a big night for us," Morley said. "Our crowd was amazing. It's such an adrenaline rush. We feel so much stronger when they're behind us."
Grand Haven finished with a season-high 251 yards rushing on 50 carries.
That made up for an ineffective night throwing the ball. Starting quarterback Michael Penland was 2-of-13 passing for 39 yards and was picked off twice. Johnson, who started last week when Penland was out with a concussion, entered the game in the second half and was 1-for-2 for 19 yards and an interception.
Freshmen: Grand Haven suffered a 22-0 loss to East Kentwood on Thursday. Jared Boeve passed for 65 yards for the Bucs, while Drew Bruursema and Kane Wilkinson combined for over 100 yards rushing. Lukas Steffel and James Harding provided solid blocking, while Riley Brown and Andrew Dalman led the defensive charge.


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SUWANEE - Community members have the opportunity this week to review two sets of Gwinnett County Public Schools' proposed instructional materials.The review of proposed middle and high school advisement materials, which ends Thursday, is taking place at four locations throughout the county: the Instructional Support Center in Suwanee, the school district's Safety and Security Building in Lawrenceville, the Grayson High School Technical Education Program Building in Loganville and Duluth Middle School in Duluth. The material under review includes to books used by adult advisers, not just counselors, said Jorge Quintana, a school district spokesman. Each middle and high school student is matched with an adult adviser who can help them with personal, social and career development, as well as academic questions. Also under review are the proposed technology-based instructional materials for elementary and middle school mathematics classes. Those materials are intended to supplement the textbooks, Quintana said. That review will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday in a computer lab at the Instructional Support Center. To ensure that technical support is available during the review, parents and community members who wish to participate must make an appointment by calling Sheila Manley, a mathematics office program assistant, at 678-301-7037. The school district gathers input from the community on proposed instructional materials, and the public comments are taken into consideration before district officials make recommendations to the Gwinnett Board of Education, Quintana said. Board members will later vote to approve instructional materials based on the district's recommendations. SideBar: If You Go · What: Community review of Gwinnett County Public Schools' proposed technology-based instructional materials for mathematics in kindergarten through eighth-grade · When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday · Where: Instructional Support Center, Building 200, Room 2.271, 437 Old Peachtree Road N.W., Suwanee · To make an appointment: Call Sheila Manley, mathematics office program assistant, at 678-301-7037.
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Tigers swoop on 15 juniors
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- October 18, 2013
THE TSL's southernmost club has wasted no time in landing an ambush of Tigers of a different stripe.
The Tigers, representing the Kingborough-Huon region from next season, have so far signed 15 former Hobart Tigers TSL players and have a verbal commitment from a North Hobart key-position future star.
Included in the Hobart signings are ex-Mariners Rohan Bones and Perry Mannering and next year's Mariners Marcus Gardner and Brendon Batchelor.
Tigers spokesman Rodney Herweynen said the club was also in discussions and confident of signing three more Mariners -- Hobart duo Stuart Donnelly and Mackenzie Willis and North Hobart's Josh Fox. Fox, a 194cm key forward, is the son of the TFL's all-time leading goalkicker Wayne Fox.
While all these players are young, most have had close to two seasons of TSL senior football thanks to the hard yards done by Hobart over the past 24 months and are ready to blossom in the state league in coming years.
The Tigers have not broken AFL Tasmania's moratorium on approaching North Hobart or Hobart players because all signed or spoken to are originally from the Kingborough-Huon region.
"We are going to have a pretty young, exciting list," Herweynen said yesterday. "We might not win the grand final next year, but who knows?
"Back in 2008 we had pretty much an underage side and three years later we won three flags (SFL seniors, reserves and colts in 2011). It can turn around pretty quickly."
Having missed out on Kingborough originals and now Clarence duo Brady Jones and Russell de Groot, the Tigers are on the hunt for a bigger-name player on the mainland and assistant coaches to assist Adam Henley and a club president.
From last year's SFL side, former North Hobart ruckman and this year's Kingborough best and fairest Tim Peterson, co-captains Jack Philp and Ryan Fielding and Grant King have all committed to the TSL for next season.
But forward Jarrod Collis has accepted an offer to coach Old Scholars club Channel in 2014.
The Tigers have also missed out on the SFL's leading goalkicker Ben Halton from Cygnet.
Halton booted 88 goals last season, but it is believed he has committed to TSL finalist Lauderdale for next year.


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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pass from one person to another through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex, by genital contact and through sharing sex toys.
STIs are most common in people under 25, but anyone who is sexually active is at risk. The most common STI is chlamydia, followed by genital warts.
Symptoms Symptoms of sexually transmitted infections
If you have an STI you may have no symptoms, but there are some to look out for. These can include:
- unusual discharge from your vagina, penis or anus
- pain or burning when you pass urine
- itches, rashes, lumps or blisters around your genitals or anus
- pain and/or bleeding during or after sex
- bleeding between periods
- pain in your testicles
- pain in your lower abdomen (tummy)
It's important to be tested if you think you may have an STI. If you aren't treated, some STIs can lead to more serious health problems, such as infertility.
Diagnosis Diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections
If you think you have an STI, see your GP or go to a sexual health clinic. You don't have to ask for a referral from your GP to go to a sexual health clinic – you can make your own appointment. All visits are confidential and you don't have to give your real name. Details won't be sent to your GP without your consent.
To diagnose an STI, your doctor will usually need to carry out a physical examination to look for any signs of infection. For women this may include an internal examination (an examination of the vagina and cervix).
For both men and women, tests for STIs include swabs (these are samples taken with a small, round cotton bud), and blood or urine tests.
If you're diagnosed with an STI, it's important to contact your previous partners to prevent the spread of infection. Clinics can send anonymous notifications on your behalf if you're willing to provide details.
Causes Causes of sexually transmitted infections
STIs are caused by bacteria and viruses. These infections can be passed from one person to another during intimate physical contact such as sex, genital contact, sharing sex toys and oral sex.
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Prevention Prevention of sexually transmitted infections
There are measures you can take to reduce your risk of catching an STI. Safer sex methods include using condoms for vaginal, anal and oral sex and when sharing sex toys. This can help prevent the spread of HIV and reduce the risk of many STIs.
Before having sex with a new partner, you could both consider being checked for STIs.
If you think you're at risk of catching an STI because of your sexual activity, consider having a check-up at a sexual health clinic every few months. Once diagnosed with an STI, it's important to wait until you have been given the 'all clear' before you have sex again.
Types of sexually transmitted infections Types of sexually transmitted infections
This section gives details about some of the most common STIs.
The most common STI in the UK is chlamydia. The infection is caused by bacteria that can infect your cervix (the neck of your womb), urethra (the tube that carries urine from your bladder and out through your penis or vulva), rectum (back passage), throat or eyes.
About seven in 10 women and half of men infected with chlamydia don't have any signs or symptoms.
Possible symptoms in women can include:
- bleeding between periods or heavier periods
- pain and/or bleeding during or after sex
- lower abdominal pain
- unusual vaginal discharge – such as a change in colour, texture or smell
- pain when passing urine
Symptoms in men can include:
- a white, cloudy or watery discharge from the penis
- pain when passing urine
- pain in the testicles
If you have a chlamydia infection in your rectum, you are unlikely to have symptoms but may notice an unusual discharge from your anus and you may have pain there. Chlamydia can be treated with antibiotics. This may either be a single dose of an antibiotic or a course of antibiotics. If you have signs and symptoms of chlamydia, your doctor may give you treatment before your test results are back.
Genital warts
Genital warts, the second most common STI in the UK, are caused by infection with human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV infection can cause warts on your genitals and anal area. Genital warts can also grow inside your urethra, vagina and anus. Warts can vary in appearance. They can be small, smooth, round bumps, larger growths that are grouped together, or small cauliflower-shaped bumps.
You can have HPV without having any symptoms, and you can pass on the virus even when you don't have any signs of genital warts. Using a condom reduces the chances of passing on the virus but, as the infected areas of skin might not be covered by a condom, this may not fully protect you or your partner against genital warts. Warts can start to appear weeks, months or years after coming into contact with the virus.
Although the warts may disappear on their own, treatments include a chemical solution, cream or liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy). Surgical removal is also an option. You may need to have repeat treatments to get rid of the warts.
Genital herpes
Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Many people infected by this virus won't have any symptoms.
If you do have symptoms, you may first notice stinging, tingling or itching in the genital or anal area followed by the development of fluid-filled blisters or sores on your genitals, anal area or tops of your thighs. You may also feel generally unwell, tired or have a fever.
The blisters will heal within about three weeks, but after the first 'primary' episode of genital herpes, you may have further outbreaks in the following months. These recurrent outbreaks tend not to last as long or be as severe.
Another type of the virus causes oral herpes (cold sores). These can be passed to the genitals during oral sex. Genital herpes can also be passed to the mouth by oral sex.
You can have the virus but not have any symptoms and still pass the virus on to your partner. Using condoms can help to reduce the chances of passing the virus on, but can't completely prevent this happening.
There is no treatment that can completely remove the herpes simplex virus from your body, but your doctor can prescribe antiviral medicine to help clear up the blisters more quickly. You can help to manage your symptoms by having salt baths and taking painkillers.
Gonorrhoea is caused by bacteria that can infect your urethra, cervix, rectum, mouth and throat. You may have symptoms that appear 10 or more days after you become infected. However, one in 10 men and half of all women who are infected have no symptoms.
In women, symptoms may include:
- unusual vaginal discharge, which may be yellow or green
- pain when passing urine
- lower abdominal pain or tenderness (this is rare)
- rarely, bleeding between periods or heavier periods
In men, symptoms may include:
- unusual discharge from the tip of the penis, which may be white, yellow or green
- pain when passing urine
- pain or tenderness in the testicles
- inflammation of the foreskin (this is less common)
You may sometimes have other symptoms depending on where the infection is. If it's in your rectum, usually there aren't any symptoms but you may have anal pain, discomfort or discharge. Gonorrhoea infection, as a result of oral sex, can occasionally cause a sore throat.
It's important to be treated for gonorrhoea as the infection can cause serious long-term health problems including infertility. Gonorrhoea can be treated with antibiotics.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus causes hepatitis, which is an inflammation of your liver. About half of people with hepatitis B have symptoms, which start about one to six months after you become infected.
Symptoms can include:
- feeling generally unwell with a sore throat, tiredness, joint pains and a loss of appetite
- feeling sick or vomiting
- abdominal pain
- yellowing of your skin and eyes (jaundice)
- itchy skin
- darker urine
Most people will recover from hepatitis B without treatment, but if you don't clear the infection after six months, you will become a chronic carrier of the disease. Being a chronic carrier means you may have no symptoms and be unaware that you're infected, but you may still pass the infection on to other people.
A chronic illness is one that lasts a long time, sometimes for the rest of the affected person's life. When describing an illness, the term 'chronic' refers to how long a person has it, not to how serious a condition is. Being a chronic carrier means you will be at a greater risk of developing cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer.
Initial treatment for hepatitis B usually involves managing the symptoms with painkillers and anti-sickness medicines. If you go on to develop chronic hepatitis B, you will be referred to a specialist who may recommend antiviral medicines.
A vaccine is also available to prevent hepatitis B, and is recommended for people who are at risk, such as those who change sexual partners frequently, particularly men who have sex with men.
If you haven't been vaccinated against hepatitis B and have been exposed to the virus through sexual contact with someone who has the virus, you can be given an injection (hepatitis B immunoglobulin) and an accelerated course of the vaccine. You can get this treatment at a sexual health clinic. It works best if you are given it within 48 hours of exposure.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) affects your immune system. Some people infected with HIV have no signs and symptoms at all. But between seven and nine out of 10 people who become infected with HIV have flu-like symptoms after becoming infected. Symptoms at this stage are flu-like symptoms, such as fever, sore throat and swollen glands. Over time, the virus weakens the immune system putting you at risk of other types of infection and tumours.
There is currently no treatment that can get rid of HIV from your body. However, at specialist centres, you can be given a combination of antiretroviral medicines to reduce the level of HIV in your blood. These treatments are very effective and work best if started sooner rather than later.
It's important to be treated for HIV to reduce your risk of having serious health complications later on. Even if you're taking antiretroviral medicines for HIV, you can still pass on the infection through unprotected sex.
If you have had unprotected sex with someone who has HIV or is at high risk of having HIV, you can take a course of antiretroviral medicines (this is called post-exposure prophylaxis). This reduces the chances of developing the infection. These work best if started as soon as possible, and must start within 72 hours of exposure to the virus. Accident and emergency departments and sexual health clinics are the best places to get post-exposure prophylaxis.
Pubic lice
Pubic lice (also known as crabs) are tiny insects that live in coarse body hair such as pubic hair but also chest and leg hair, beards, eyelashes and eyebrows. They are not the same as head lice.
You may notice the lice in your body hair, but they are very tiny and hard to see. Other signs include finding the brown eggs (nits) stuck to your body hair, or seeing black powdery spots in your underwear from the lice droppings. Pubic lice may make you itch.
You can treat a pubic lice infection with lotions or shampoos. You may need to use these over your whole body and leave on for up to 12 hours.
Syphilis is caused by bacteria. It is not common in the UK. The disease has three stages: primary, secondary and tertiary. The primary stage begins any time between nine and 90 days after you are infected, when one or more sores may appear. These develop at the site of infection, for example your penis, anus, in your vagina or rectum, in your mouth or on your lips.
The secondary stage begins a few weeks after the sores have healed, which takes 3 to 6 weeks. You may have symptoms including feeling generally unwell with flu-like symptoms and a rash. If you aren't treated for syphilis, after a number of years you can develop the tertiary stage of the disease. This can cause serious health problems including problems with the nervous system and heart.
Syphilis can be treated with antibiotics.
FAQs FAQs
Are the tests for sexually transmitted infections painful?
Not usually, although you may feel a little discomfort.
Swabs (a small, round cotton bud used to take samples) may be taken from the penis in men and the urethra (where you pass urine) in women. Afterwards you may feel a slight discomfort when you pass urine, but this will go away. Swabs are also taken from the vagina and cervix (the neck of your womb) in women and are similar to those taken during a smear test. Finally, swabs might also be taken from your rectum if you had anal sex. Again, you may feel uncomfortable, but this shouldn't be painful.
You will probably be asked to have a blood test and you may be asked to provide a sample of urine.
I'm too embarrassed to go to a sexual health clinic. Are there home-testing kits available?
It's possible to get home-testing kits for some STIs, but not all of them will be accurate. This could mean you get a positive result when you aren't infected, or a negative result when you actually do have an STI. To be sure, it's better to go to a sexual health clinic so that you can be treated quickly and find out more about preventing future STIs.
Sexual health clinics offer free and confidential testing for STIs and advice about prevention of STIs. Although you may feel embarrassed about going to a clinic, the people who work there are used to dealing with this. Your tests will be kept confidential and you don't have to give your real name. The long-term effects of STIs can have serious health implications. For this reason, it's better to overcome your embarrassment and find out if you need treatment so that you can remain healthy and not pass on an STI to anyone else.
However, in many areas of the UK, free home-testing kits are available for 16 to 25 year olds to test for chlamydia. You can order a postal test kit to be delivered to you at home. You will need to take a sample at home and then send this away to a laboratory for testing. The results will then be sent to you – you can't diagnose yourself at home.
You should always use self-test kits carefully. Only buy tests from reputable sources, ideally with advice from a GP or other healthcare professional. Make sure it carries a CE mark and that the packaging is intact. Always follow the instructions exactly. Remember that no test can be completely reliable and if you are worried about any sexually transmitted infection, visit a GUM clinic or see your GP.
Should I get treatment for a sexually transmitted infection if I'm pregnant?
Yes, it's important that you see your GP or go to a sexual health clinic. STIs can pass to your baby before, during or after birth. If you're pregnant and have an STI, you may need to be treated for the infection to protect yourself and your baby from serious health problems.
Depending on the STI you have been diagnosed with, the treatment will vary. This also depends on how advanced your pregnancy is because not all treatments are suitable during all stages of pregnancy. Most bacterial STIs can be treated with antibiotics, but viral STIs can be more difficult to treat.
If you don't get treatment for an STI before or during pregnancy, your baby's health could be seriously affected. Some STIs could lead to your baby being born early or having a low birth weight. In the most severe circumstances, infections can lead to a miscarriage late in pregnancy.
Your baby may need treatment when he or she is born to help prevent complications of STIs. Sometimes you may be offered a caesarean delivery to help prevent your baby becoming infected during childbirth. HIV can be passed to babies through breastfeeding.
Speak to your GP or midwife about the best way to protect yourself and your baby if you have been diagnosed with an STI.
Someone I had sex with has a sexually transmitted infection but I don't have any symptoms. Should I still get tested?
Yes, it would be a good idea to get tested. You don't always have symptoms if you have a STI. If an STI goes untreated it can lead to serious health complications.
Sometimes you may not know that you have an STI because you won't have any symptoms. It's important to get tested so that you can get treatment if you have an STI. If you don't and you do have an infection, it may get worse and lead to complications. You could also pass it on to someone else.
Using a condom every time you have sex can reduce the risk of getting an STI. However, not all STIs can be prevented in this way, for example genital herpes or pubic lice, because the infectious areas might not be covered by the condom.
If you would like further confidential advice, there are helplines you can ring to get more information about your situation.
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of North America
North America divided into two vast regions, one sloping toward the pole, the other toward the equator. Mississippi valley and its geology. The Atlantic coast and the foundation of the English colonies. Contrast between North and South America at the time of discovery. North American forests and prairies. Nomadic native tribes and their appearance, mores, and languages. Traces of an unknown people.
North America has striking geographical features which can be appreciated at first glance.
Land and water, mountains and valleys, seem to have been separated with systematic method, and the simple majesty of this design stands out amid the confusion and immense variety of the scene.
The continent is divided into two vast and almost equal regions.
One region is bounded by the North Pole and the great oceans to east and west, while to the south it stretches down in an irregular triangle to the Great Lakes of Canada.
The second starts where the other ends and covers the rest of the continent.
One region slopes gently toward the pole, the other toward the equator.
The lands to the north of the first region slope so imperceptibly that they may almost be described as plains, and there are no high mountains or deep valleys in the whole of this vast level expanse.
Chance seems to trace the serpentine courses of the streams; great rivers mingle, separate, and meet again; they get lost in a thousand marshes, meandering continually through the watery labyrinth they have formed, and only after innumerable detours do they finally reach the Arctic sea. The Great Lakes, which bring this region to an end, are not framed, as are mostlakes in the Old World, by hills or rocks; their banks are level, hardly rising more than a few feet above the water. So each is like a huge cup filled to the brim. The slightest change of global structure would tilt their waters to the pole or to the tropics.
The second region is broken up more and is better suited as a permanent home for man. Two mountain chains run right across it; the Alleghenies parallel to the Atlantic, and the Rockies to the Pacific.
The area between these two mountain chains is 1,341,649 square miles, or about six times that of France.
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But there are other serious health conditions the cold brings with it as well, in particular hypothermia - a condition when your body temperature drops below 95 degrees and frostbite, which can lead to a severe state of skin damage. Here are some red flags to watch out for:
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|Seasonal variation in sudden infant death syndrome and bronchiolitis--a common mechanism?
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|The purpose of this study was to compare epidemiologic features of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and bronchiolitis and to apply statistical examination in order to examine the hypothesis that similar mechanisms could be at work in both conditions. The setting was Scotland from 1982 through 1990. We compared 1,211 deaths from SIDS with 10,058 hospital admissions for bronchiolitis in infancy. The comparisons included age, sex ratio, and seasonality. The sex ratios were similar (SIDS [M:F]:1.61:1; bronchiolitis: 1.63:1), but age distribution was different (chi 2 = 104.6, p < 0.001). When monthly rates throughout the year were compared using correlation of residuals from average season variation and by autocorrelation of residual series, no significant relationships were found between the two conditions (r2 = 0.0004). Once the seasonal pattern common to both conditions was accounted for, SIDS was not autocorrelated between months whereas bronchiolitis exhibited a high level of autocorrelation indicating an epidemic pattern for the latter but not for the former. While a common seasonal variation may indicate some shared etiologic factors associated with winter season, the two conditions do not appear to be closely related. The hypothesis that a common host susceptibility is at work is not supported. Further investigations of seasonal influences are warranted.
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ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pepco Energy Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) and a leader in energy savings performance contracting, announced today that it is commencing implementation of an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) with Spartanburg County School District Three in Spartanburg County, S.C. Under the contract, Pepco Energy will install over $5.5 million of energy efficiency improvements at nine school facilities that are guaranteed to save the District more than $185,000 annually and $3.5 million over the term, while also addressing critical infrastructure needs.
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"For the past five years District Three has been in budget survival mode, not budget development," said Greg Mack, assistant superintendent for finance and operations. "This project will allow us to replace HVAC, lighting and plumbing equipment that in the majority of schools is over 35 years old and was original to the building, paid in majority from energy savings. We are proud to have developed this project with Pepco Energy and these infrastructure improvements will certainly help us provide a much higher quality learning environment to our students while reducing overall expenses to the schools."
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YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 40 min
TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 40 min (includes chilling batter)
IngredientsFor crêpe batter:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or spelt flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for brushing pan
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces 60% bittersweet chocolate, broken into small pieces or chopped
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups marshmallow spread (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons warm water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
- 6 ounces raspberries (1 1/4 cups; optional)
- Special equipment: 10-inch nonstick skillet (ideally with an 8-inch bottom)
Make crêpe batter:
In a blender, combine all crêpe ingredients and purée on low speed until smooth (scrape down sides of blender, if necessary, and blend again until smooth; do not overblend). Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.
Make chocolate filling while batter is chilling:
In a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, melt chocolate and cream, stirring, until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
Make marshmallow filling while batter is chilling:
In a bowl, whisk together marshmallow spread and water (start with 1 teaspoon water) until it is easily spreadable. Keep covered at room temperature.
Cook crêpes:
Whisk batter. Brush skillet lightly with additional melted butter and heat over medium heat until hot. Fill a 1/4-cup measure three-quarters full with batter, then lift skillet from heat and pour in batter, tilting and rotating skillet to coat bottom in a thin, even layer. (If batter sets before skillet is coated, reduce heat slightly. Next crêpe will be better. If batter is too thick to make a thin crêepe, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.)
Cook crêpe until golden around edges and dry in center, about 45 seconds. Loosen crêpe from skillet with a heat-proof plastic spatula; with fingertips or spatula, flip crêpe over. Cook until underside is golden, about 15 seconds, then slide crêpe onto a kitchen towel and fold towel over it.
Make more crêpes, brushing pan with additional melted butter occasionally (it's not necessary to brush every time) and stacking them on top of each other in the towel. (You should have about 12 to 14 crêpes.)
Assemble crêpes:
Preheat broiler.
Put a crêpe on a work surface. Spread 1 tablespoon of chocolate filling evenly over crêpe. Top with 1 tablespoon marshmallow and spread it evenly. Fold crêpe in half, then fold into thirds to form a wedge shape. Fill and fold remaining crêpes and arrange on a buttered, large, rimmed sheet pan.
Brush crêpes lightly with melted butter, then sift confectioners' sugar over them. Broil crêpes about 6 to 7 inches from heat until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Transfer to plates and serve with raspberries if you like.
Cooks' note:
Batter can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated, covered.
Unfilled crêpes can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated in a resealable plastic bag. Bring to room temperature before using (so that they peel apart easily).
Crêpes can be filled but not broiled 2 hours ahead and kept, loosely covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature, or 8 hours ahead and refrigerated, well covered. Bring to room temperature before broiling.
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- Calories664
- Carbohydrates76 g (25%)
- Fat39 g (60%)
- Protein13 g (25%)
- Saturated Fat22 g (112%)
- Sodium256 mg (11%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
- Fiber9 g (37%)
- Monounsaturated Fat12 g
- Cholesterol207 mg (69%)


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