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Research and general acceptance
The Asian diet is an ancient and time honored way of eating. For thousands of years people of the Asian world have eaten a diet based on plant foods such as rice, vegetables, and fresh fruits. Unlike Western diets, meat is rarely the main dish of any meal but rather an accent and flavor compliment. Fish is often eaten in main courses.
In many Asian cultures diet is closely related to religious practices and tradition. It is an extremely healthful diet. Asian populations who have access to a sufficient variety of traditional foods are some of the healthiest and longest lived people on Earth. Many chronic illnesses that plague Western cultures such as heart disease, cancer, and obesity occur rarely in these cultures.
Over 43 countries follow a form of Asian diet. Nearly half the world's population may be considered Asian. Food is an important part of daily life. Religious practices often dictate the type of foods eaten and the meal is an essential part of family relationships. The diet is based on fresh food prepared primarily raw, steamed, stir-fried, or deep fried.
There are four major types of Asian diets: .
East Asian Food: China, Japan, and Korea
China is the largest country in the world and has many different cuisines. Although China stretches across mid-Asia as well as to the east, Chinese food as a whole is considered East Asian food. Throughout most of China, rice is an important food staple. However, in some regions, noodles rather than rice are the foundation of the diet. Most food is prepared by mincing and cooking it, along with a small amount of oil, in a wok.
(Illustration by GGS Information Services/Thomson Gale.)
Within China there are three distinct regional cuisines: Shanghainese, whose regional food is known for its hot and spicy chili pepper flavoring and distinctive red-colored meats. Cantonese and Chaozhao regions associated with flavorful meat and vegetable combinations. Beijing, Mandarin, and Shandong regions serve noodles and steamed bread dumplings used instead of rice as the foundation of most meals.
Japan is an island nation and much of its food uses fish and fish-based ingredients. Rice is a staple in Japanese cooking as are sliced, salted vegetables. Soy products such as tofu, soy sauce and soy paste called miso are used in many dishes. Foods of Japan also include sushi, meats flavored with teriyaki sauce, and lightly battered and fried meats, fish, and shellfish called tempura.
Korean food is a blend of Chinese and Japanese influence, yet it has its own distinct flavors including soy sauces, garlic, ginger, chilies, pine nuts, and sesame seeds among other spices and foods. Traditional Korean meals include meats and seafood. Most meals include a vegetable dish called gimchi made of grated vegetables pickled with garlic, chili, and ginger.
Southeast Asian Food: Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore
Vietnamese cuisine relies on rice and vegetables as its foundation with meat and fish used sparingly. Fish.
sauces called nuocmam is the main flavoring. Fruits such as bananas, mangoes, papayas, coconut, and pineapple are also an important part of each meal.
Philippines cuisine is a unique blend of Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Islamic, and American influences. The typical day includes four meals, three main meals and a light afternoon snack. Unlike other Asian diets, meat is very important. Favorite meats include pork, beef chicken, and water buffalo in the rural provinces. Rice and noodles are served with most meals and vegetables such as broccoli, bitter melon, mung bean, bean sprouts, and okra.
Malaysia and Singapore share a spicy cuisine incorporating Chinese, Muslim, and Indian influences. Traditional foods include meat kebabs called Satays which are served with a spicy peanut sauce. Curry is a favorite spice and is mixed with meat and marinades. Rice and Chinese noodles are eaten daily. Deserts made from coconut milk, green noodles, sugar syrup, and sweet beans are local favorites.
Southern Asian Food: India
In general, the Asian diet is not measured and does not include exact portion sizes, but rather guidelines for what should be eaten daily, weekly, and monthly. Rather than prohibitions and prescriptions, the Asian diet suggests balance. The typical daily calorie content is approximately 1200 to 1400.
Suggested daily foods include:
- Grains and Breads: Grains form the basis of the Asian diet. Rice is the predominant grain and is eaten daily. Other grains include noodles, corn, millet, and bread. Also included in this category are potatoes and cereals.
- Vegetables: Many fresh vegetables are eaten daily and in large quantities. There are many vegetables to be enjoyed following the Asian diet such as carrots, cabbage, green leafy vegetables, onions, sprouts, and many others. Vegetables provide necessary daily vitamins and fiber.
- Fruit: Many fruits are used as flavoring, ingredients, deserts, and enjoyed raw. Eating a variety of fruits insures proper vitamin and minerals in the diet.
- Nuts and Legumes: In the Asian diet, nuts and legumes or beans provide the primary source of protein. Soy beans in many forms such as tofu, soy milk, and soy flour are used almost daily. Nuts and seeds also play a vital role in the diet providing necessary protein and minerals. Tofu, nuts, seeds and beans are used in soups, salads, main dishes and even deserts.
- Vegetable Oils: Essential fats come from the vegetable oils used in cooking. Some of the oils used are high is saturated fat and are a very small part of the Asian diet used primarily for cooking.
- Optional Daily Foods: Daily products that could be consumed daily are dairy products and fish. Dairy products are not a part of most Asian diets. If dairy is included on a daily diet it should be low fat and eaten in moderation.
Fish is a staple in many Asian diets and eaten very little in others. Geography has historically determined whether or not fish is in the diet. Fish is a very healthy food linked with the prevention of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
Suggested weekly foods include:
- Sweets: Sweets are eaten rarely in the Asian diet as a treat. They are high in sugar and usually high in fat. Fruit is an excellent substitute for high fat and high sugar deserts.
- Poultry and Eggs: Eggs, chicken , and turkey are used weekly as ingredients to main dishes.
Suggested monthly foods include:
- Red Meat: Meat is eaten very sparingly in the Asian diet. It may be eaten a few times a monthly or more frequently if in small servings.
Diana My Tran in her book, The Asian Diet, provides 18 days of menus. Her interpretation of the Asian diet is influenced by her Vietnamese heritage, but it incorporates recipes and flavors from many other Asian cuisines. Her diet plan encourages a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Grains such as rice and cereal are eaten daily and at most meals. Meat is offered in the daily recipes, but a vegetarian option is also included. Her plan recommends an ounce of cereal or rice along with fruit and coffee or tea for breakfast. Lunch options are lighter meals including grain, protein (either meat or tofu dishes), vegetables, and tea. The plan presents one snack a day, usually fruit. Dinner is the largest meal of the day and it includes grain, meat, vegetables and fruit-based desert. Her meal plan provide 1300–1400 calories per day.
Eating the Asian way, according to Tran, involves the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables and uses vivid flavors and spices to enhance the eating experience. Asian eating uses vegetables, broths, and spices to make the calories filling so that eating few calories is still very satisfying.
Asian diets are influenced by culture, religion, and agriculture. Research has shown that this way of eating is extremely healthful. Low in fat, high in fiber and full of fresh fruits and vegetables, many believe it is the secret to a long and healthy life.
By eating a diet that is predominantly plant-based, the calories are low. The spices and manner of cooking provide the palate with a stimulating eating experience and help the dieter feel satisfied.
Antioxidants are a category of vitamins and minerals that help to prevent damage to the body caused by substances called free radicals. Free radicals are the by-products of molecular functions in the body and environmental toxins ingested such as tobacco smoke and radiation. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the negative impact of these free radicals and reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer and heart disease.
Fruits and vegetables also provide fiber. Many studies have shown that adequate amounts of fiber in the diet may reduce the risk of several forms of cancer including colon cancer, the third most prevalent cancer among both men and women in the United States.
The Asian diet limits fat in general and almost completely eliminates saturated fat. A diet high in saturated fat has been shown to cause chronic illnesses such as coronary artery disease, obesity, and cancer. Many researchers believe this is the primary reason such diets are so healthy.
Traditional Asian diets include little or no dairy products. This limits the amount of calcium consumed since milk and other dairy products contain high amounts of calcium and are the usual food group to provide this essential nutrient. Modern version of this diet presented to the Western world generally include low-fat or reduced-fat dairy products in moderation. Pregnant or nursing women will need to take calcium supplements to insure that they have enough calcium. Dieters who do not wish to consume dairy products may also decide to take calcium supplements. In Asia, most people are far more active than typical Westerners. Their activities often involve lifting heavy objects and manual labor. Weight bearing exercise has been shown to strengthen bones and my offset the lower amounts of calcium consumed.
The Asian diet is a wholesome option for most healthy adults. However, children and pregnant women may not receive the proper balance of nutrition needed. Children may need the calcium dairy products provide and increased fat consumption during stages of rapid growth and development. Pregnant women need to insure sufficient intake of.
calories and other nutrients that meats, fats and dairy products provide
A traditional Asian diet is low in dairy products and may, therefore, be low in calcium. Diets low in calcium can lead to osteoporosis, a weakening or the bones. Women are especially vulnerable to this disease after menopause when lower levels of hormones weaken bones as well. Similarly, pregnant women and children have higher calcium requirements. To insure that adequate amounts of calcium are in the diet, a calcium supplement may be needed or the addition of low-fat dairy products.
Attempting to follow an Asian diet by eating at Asian style restaurants in the West may not be successful or healthy since many of these restaurants have adapted to Western tastes by adding high levels of fats and sodium. To enjoy the benefits of Asian style eating, it may be necessary to prepare the foods at home. Though many communities enjoy authentic Asian restaurants and it may be possible to find healthy Asian cuisine.
General acceptance
Asian style diets are considered by many nutritionists and doctors to be the model of healthy eating. Low in fat and high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, the Asian diet is believed to prevent many illnesses of the Western world such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, hypertension, cancer, and obesity.
In 2000, The American Heart Association issued revised dietary guidelines for reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. These recommendations include eating a diet low in fat and full vegetables and fruits. They also recommend increasing the consumption of fish. All of these recommendations are found in the Asian diet.
Many studies show the benefit of eating a diet such as the Asian diet. These studies show that lipid (fat) levels in the blood, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, may be dramatically reduced by following a low fat, plant-centered diet. The effects of years of unhealthy eating habits may be reversed by altering the diet to limit intake of high fat foods and increasing the amount of low fat foods, fruits, and vegetables.
In 2000, one study confirmed the results of previous research that a diet low in saturated fat and high in fruits and vegetables lowers blood pressure in patients with untreated hypertension. Doctors believe following such as the Asian diet could prevent hypertension.
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Indonesia Adventure – Sumatra, Java & Bali
About Indonesia
Keep your energy up – you'll need it on this 34-day tour of Sumatra, Java, and Bali. But with an itinerary like this one, it'll be easy. Hike and explore Berastagi, Tangkahan, Bukit Lawang, and more, along with time to recharge and relax on the calming beaches of Bali. Discover new flavours on street food crawls, and take in epic vistas when you trek around Mount Bromo. There's lots to do here – culture, parties, and otherwise – so get ready to meet some other like-minded travellers and explore.
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Ngadas Homestay, Desa Ngadas
Your G for Good Moment: Village Walk, Desa Ngadas
Your G for Good Moment: Ancestor Trail Trek, Desa Ngadas
Your G for Good Moment: Bali Community Training Lunch Program, Ubud
Your Hands-On Moment: Surfing Lesson. City tour of Medan. Orientation walks of Berastagi, Bukittinggi, and Bandung. Entrance to Bromo Tengger Semeru NP. Mt Bromo crater walk. Sunrise hike to Mt Bromo viewpoint. Cooking class (Kubutambahan). Git Git waterfall visit. Monkey Forest visit. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Visit the small jungle community of Tangkahan, jump into the waters of the world's largest volcano lake, tour the floating villages of Cianjur via Bogor and stay in a local homestay, explore the sprawling city of Bandung, trek along the Ancestor Trail to Mount Bromo, stay a night in a Tengger farming community homestay, learn about local cuisine with a cooking demo,
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Important Notes
1. Ramadan
According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between May 5th and June 4th, 2019. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can't at that time.
2. Combo Trip
Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 10.
Meals Included
33 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Private vehicle, local bus, local train, walking, ferry, boat.
Simple hotels (twin-share) or hostels (multi-share) (27 nts), surf camp dorms (2 nts, multi-share), homestays (2 nts, multi-share), guesthouse (2 nts, multi-share).
About Accommodation
Multi-share Accommodation: Multi-share same-sex accommodation is used on this tour, as such, if you are travelling with someone of a different gender you will not be in the same room. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
When arriving at the Medan airport, the easiest way to travel to the joining hotel is to take a taxi. The recommended company is Blue Bird Taxi. The cost from the airport is approximately 15 USD (150,000 IDR).
If you have paid in advance for an arrival transfer, a G Adventures representative will be at the airport to meet you. If for any reason you are not met at the airport, please call our local support line. If you are unable to make contact for whatever reason, please make your way to the joining point hotel via taxi.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned for that day other then your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time.
A G Adventures Representative will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel so you have all the necessary information regarding the meeting time. If you arrive late, s/he will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
Indonesia 24 hours:
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+62 (0) 811 380 3821
+62 (0) 813 376 18480
G Adventures Office Bangkok, Thailand
During Office hours (Weekdays, 9am-5pm Local Time)
From outside Thailand: +66 2 508 8630
From within Thailand: 02 508 8630
After hours emergency number
From outside Thailand: +66 87 049 6074
From within Thailand: 087 049 6074
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
Packing List
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Visas and Entry Requirements
Indonesia now offers e-visa services to select nationals. Please check with your local consulate to see if the Indonesia e-visa process is valid per your nationality.
Please note that we always recommend all nationalities to check with their embassy about entry requirements to Indonesia. The situation with visas in Indonesia is changing frequently, and the below information is accurate as of June 19th, 2015.
A 30-day free visa is available at some arrival locations in Indonesia for many nationalities. This visa is non-extendable. This free visa is available at: Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta Airport), Bali (Ngurah Rai Aiport), Medan (Kualanamu Airport), Surabaya (Juanda Airport) and Batam (Hang Nadim International Airport). All travelers to Indonesia must be in possession of passport valid for at least six months from date of arrival and have proof (tickets) of onward or return passage.
The nationalities below will be able to receive the 30-day free visa, however we always advise to check with your embassy to confirm entry requirements:
Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
A 30-day visa-on-arrival is available at all international airports in Indonesia for USD 35. It is then possible to extend this visa for an additional 30 days at the immigration office. Official price is USD 35, extension takes a couple of days and can't be processed at the airport. All travelers to Indonesia must be in possession of passport valid for at least six months from date of arrival and have proof (tickets) of onward or return passage. Payment of visa fees can be made in all major currencies (cash or credit card). However, to avoid any difficulties or abusive exchange rate problems, we highly recommend brining USD 35 in cash.
Visa extension can be done at the Immigration Office (Kuta in Bali) and will take approximately 7 working days. Cost is additional 35 USD for another 30 Days. Maximum stay is 60 Days
The below countries qualify for getting their visa on arrival:
South Africa, Algeria, US, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, UAE, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, Hungary, India, UK, Iran, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Germany, Cambodia, Canada, South Korea, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Maladewa, Malta, Mexico, Egypt, Monaco, Norway, Oman, Panama, France, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, China, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Greece
Travelers from all destinations not listed above must have their visa arranged in advance through their local consulate.
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Optional Activities
- River Cruise (20USD per person)
Bukit Lawang
- Bat Cave Trek (15USD per person)
- Jungle Trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park (35USD per person)
- Tubing (20USD per person)
- Hot Springs (5USD per person)
Gunung Sibayak
- Sibayak Volcano Hike (35USD per person)
Samosir Island
- Swimming
- Bike Rental (5USD per person)
Tomok Bolon
- Tombs in Tomok Visit (25-50USD per person)
- Sianok Canyon Visit (40USD per person)
- Japanese Caves Visit
- Pagang and Pasumpahan Islands Tour (80USD per person)
- Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
Gunung Mas
- Gunung Mas Tea Plantation Visit (10USD per person)
- Borobudur Temple Complex Excursion (70USD per person)
- Taman Sari Water Castle Visit
- Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet Show
- Kota Gede Visit
- Kraton Palace Visit
- Prambanan Hindu Temple Complex Excursion (30USD per person)
- Snorkelling (70USD per person)
- Diving in Menjangan Island (140USD per person)
- Half Day Surf Class (45USD per person)
- Kecak Dance Performance (20USD per person)
- Puri Lukisan Museum (3USD per person)
- Yoga Class
- Organic Cooking Class
Gunung Batur
- Mt Batur Hike (650000IDR per person)
Lovina Beach
- Lovina Beach Snorkelling (7USD per person)
- Menjangan Island Snorkelling (40USD per person)
Gili Trawangan
- Yoga
- Bali Express: Gili Trawangan to Kuta
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Minimum Age
Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Day 1 Medan
Arrive at any time.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2 Medan/Tangkahan (1B)
Enjoy a morning tour of Medan. After, traverse bumpy roads to reach the small jungle community of Tangkahan. Opt to go hiking.
Included Activities:
Medan City Tour
Minibus (5.00 hour(s), 100km)
Day 3 Tangkahan/Bukit Lawang (1B)
Travel across bumpy roads to Bukit Lawang, located close to Gunung Leuser National Park.
Minibus (6.00 hour(s))
Day 4 Bukit Lawang (1B)
Gunung Leuser National Park, located nearby, is a great place to do some wildlife trekking through the jungle.
Day 5 Bukit Lawang/Berastagi (1B)
Orientation walk upon arrival. Free afternoon with the option to visit the local hot springs.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Minibus (7.00-8.00 hours, 160km)
Day 6 Berastagi (1B)
Opt to hike a volcano or go on a Berastagi City Tour.
Day 7 Berastagi/Samosir Island (1B)
Travel to the world's largest volcano lake, Lake Toba.
Minibus (8.00 hour(s), 190km)
Day 8 Samosir Island (1B)
Chill out and swim in the warm waters of the lake or opt for some culture by visiting local Batak villages.
Day 9 Samosir Island/Padangsidempuan (1B)
Drive through beautiful scenery on this travel day, stopping at the bustling city of Padang Sidempuan for the night.
Minibus (9.00 hour(s))
Day 10 Padangsidempuan/Bukittinggi (1B)
Embark on another day of travel, including stops along the way for lunch and a spice garden visit. Enjoy a brief, CEO-led orientation walk of Bukittinggi in the evening.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Minibus (10.00 hour(s))
Day 11 Bukittinggi (1B)
Enjoy a free day to check out some sights, like Sianok Canyon or the Japanese Caves built during World War II.
Day 12 Bukittinggi/Padang (1B)
Travel to Padang and settle in at the beach hotel before enjoying some free time to explore.
Minibus (2.00 hour(s), 30km)
Day 13 Padang (1B)
Enjoy a full free day in Padang. Opt for a trip to nearby scenic islands.
Day 14 Padang/Jakarta (1B)
Fly to Jakarta and start exploring the island of Java.
Additional Notes:
Some travellers may be leaving the tour in Padang and others may be joining the tour in Jakarta. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Day 15 Jakarta/Cianjur (1B)
Venture to Cianjur via Bogor, visit the floating villages, and opt to visit a tea plantation. Experience local life by spending the night at a homestay.
Additional Notes:
Experience local life by spending the night at a homestay. The homestay is located on the outer ring of Cianjur, and accommodation is multi-share.
Private Vehicle (3.50 hour(s))
Day 16 Cianjur/Bandung (1B)
Depart the homestay and travel to the sprawling city of Bandung, Indonesia's third largest city.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s))
Day 17 Bandung/Yogyakarta (1B)
Travel from Bandung to Yogyakarta on a scenic train journey.
Train (7.00 hour(s), 402km)
Days 18-19 Yogyakarta
Spend free time visiting local sights such as the Buddhist Borobudur temple complex, Javanese temples, or Mt Merapi.
Day 20 Yogyakarta/Ngadas (1B, 1D)
Begin the day with the train journey to Malang. On arrival in Malang, transfer to a private vehicle for about an hour to reach Ngadas.
Upon arrival in the village, meet your hosts and settle into the homestay. In the evening, enjoy a dinner of local fare before gathering at the home of one of the community leaders to learn more about the region's customs and history.
Included Activities:
Ngadas Homestay
Local train (7.00-8.00 hours)
Private Vehicle (1.00 hour(s))
Day 21 Desa Ngadas/Bromo (1B, 1L)
After an early breakfast, say good bye to your hosts and explore more of the village on an included walk. Then begin the trek along the Ancestor Trail to Mt Bromo, led by a local guide trained through a G Adventures-supported capacity building program. Opt to hike to the volcano's crater before continuing to the hotel.
Included Activities:
Mount Bromo Crater Walk
Village Walk
Ancestor Trail Trek
Day 22 Bromo/Red Island (1B)
A pre-dawn trek across the "sea of sand" to watch the sunrise over the crater's rim is a must, popular with both tourists and the local Buddhist Tenggerese, who can be seen giving offerings of food to receive blessings from the Supreme God Hyang Widi Wasa.
Included Activities:
Sunrise Walk to Mount Bromo Viewpoint
Private Vehicle (8.00 hour(s))
Day 23 Red Island (1B)
Enjoy a surf lesson in the morning, then use free time to explore the nearby fishing village, do some more surfing or chill out in a hammock.
Included Activities:
Surfing Lesson
Day 24 Red Island/Pemuteran (1B)
Head to Bali and the beach with time to relax.
Private Vehicle (1.50-2.00 hours)
Ferry (0.75 hour(s))
Private Vehicle (1.00 hour(s))
Day 25 Pemuteran (1B)
Chill out in Bali. Opt to take a snorkelling or diving trip to Menjangan Island.
Day 26 Pemuteran/Kuta (1B)
Today's drive is a journey, highlighting the spectacular natural diversity and intense cultural wealth that makes Bali such a sought after destination.
Our journey takes us across the island of Bali, through the rich tropical jungle, passing by idyllic terraced rice fields, and quaint scenes of local village life. We then arrive at our overnight destination – popular Kuta beach.
Private Vehicle (5.00-5.50 hours)
Day 27 Kuta (1B)
Spend a free day in Kuta. Opt to explore the shops, chill out on the beach, or head to one of the nearby towns. Learn to surf by pre-booking the Half Day Surf Class extra when booking your tour.
Day 28 Kuta/Kubutambahan (1B, 1L, 1D)
Travel to Kubutambahan, enjoying beautiful scenery along the way, and stop for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Bali Community Training Lunch Program en route. Settle in to the charming guesthouse for the evening.
Included Activities:
Bali Community Training Lunch Program
Private Vehicle (1.50 hour(s), 45km)
Private Vehicle (1.75 hour(s), 58km)
Day 29 Kubutambahan (1B, 1D)
Try your hand at Balinese cuisine with an included cooking lesson. Opt to trek around the village, visit a waterfall or swim in a natural spring, or check out a nearby dragon fruit farm.
Included Activities:
Cooking Demonstration and Meal
Day 30 Kubutambahan/Ubud (1B)
Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore or relax. Later, travel to cultural Ubud, visiting the picturesque Gitgit waterfall en route.
Included Activities:
Gitgit Waterfall Visit
Private Vehicle (1.00 hour(s), 27km)
Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s), 63km)
Day 31 Ubud (1B)
Check out the monkey forest before exploring more of Ubud with free time. Opt to take a yoga class, get a massage, or visit the numerous temples, rice paddies, and markets. In the evening, opt to take in a traditional Kecak dance performance.
Included Activities:
Monkey Forest Visit
Day 32 Ubud/Gili Trawangan (1B)
Transfer to Padang Bai and catch a fast boat to the laid-back island of Gili Trawangan. Beautiful Gili T is home to clear waters and an assortment of beachfront bars, and – best of all – the island doesn't allow motorized vehicles. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore.
Private Vehicle (1.25 hour(s), 40km)
Boat (2.00 hour(s), 60km)
Day 33 Gili Trawangan (1B)
Spend another day in paradise. Chill out at a café, rent a bike and cruise around, or just kick back and relax on the beach. This evening, enjoy a final night out with the group.
Day 34 Gili Trawangan (1B)
Depart at any time.
Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bali? Book the Bali Express post-tour Extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
Additional Notes:
Add the "Bali Express: Gili Trawangan to Kuta" to your adventure and make your way back to Bali with the guidance of a CEO. This nifty post-tour Extra includes a fast boat and land transfer to get you back to Kuta. Onward flights from Denpasar airport must not depart earlier than 20:00 on departure day when booking this extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
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Transmission Tomography for high contrast media based on sparse data by Yenting Lin A Dissertation Presented to the FACULTY OF THE USC GRADUATE SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA In Partial Ful llment of the Requirements for the Degree DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING) August 2013 Copyright 2013 Yenting Lin
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|Transmission tomography is a powerful tool to image the interior structure based on measured data on the boundary. It provides a "non-destructive" imaging and widely used in different areas. However, the reconstructed image quality degrades when lower number of data is available. In this work, we consider tomography problems involving detection of high contrast structures with limited amount of data, and propose a sparse representation for the images of our interest. The sparse model is useful to reduce the unknown variables for the tomographic reconstruction. In the first part, we propose an object-based model for high velocity structure in travel time tomography. We focus on how to speed up the path tracking procedure on high velocity object assumption. To estimate the object parameters, we use probabilistic approach to define the appearance probability of different models, and estimate the probability distribution by accelerated random walk. The result can be viewed as a "probability map", which represent the appearance of the high velocity structure in different regions. Compared to the conventional grid-based model, our approach provides stable results and superior reconstruction quality. As an application, we use the high contrast tomography to detect fractures in a low permeability reservoir under water-flooding. In particular, we (i) propose to use the injected water as a probe signal, where we are able to measure the travel time without shutting down the usual operation, and (ii) formulate the fracture as high velocity objects and do tomographic reconstruction. The results from commercial simulator show our method can successfully identify the location of fractures, and the field experiment is consistent with the conclusion from experts in the field engineering team. In the second part, we study the X-ray transmission tomography where the object is assumed to be made from few distinct materials. This problem is called discrete tomography (DT). Such images arise in tomography problems where very high contrast is expected, e.g., in angiography medical imaging or electron tomography. We assume the image of interest can be segmented as several smooth boundary, constant intensity regions. Moreover, we design transform which can represent each region with sparse coefficients, and formulate the tomographic reconstruction as a sparse recovery. A common assumption for DT is that the set of possible intensity levels is known in advance. However, determining the prescribed intensity levels is a difficult problem, coupled with measurement calibration and the prior knowledge of image. We introduce an unsupervised DT algorithm that jointly reconstructs the image and estimates the unknown intensity levels. Our algorithm alternates between (i) an L₁ sparse recovery step with a reweighed cost function that search the sparse representation which fits the measurements, and (ii) an estimation step for the most likely intensity levels. We experimentally demonstrate that the proposed algorithm successfully estimates the unknown levels and leads to high quality reconstruction of phantom images.
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Earthquake experts, politicians and other key stakeholders are gathering in Berkeley for three days to discuss what a difference seconds can make when the big one hits, and to try to figure out how to pay for that time.
Supporters of an early-warning system say those seconds, while pricy, can be vital when it comes to warning the public of an earthquake about to roll through their neighborhood.
"Even a few seconds could let an automated system like BART slow trains," UC Berkeley spokesman Bob Sanders said on Wednesday, as the three-day International Conference on Earthquake Early Warning got underway there. "Chevron could close valves; amusement parks could halt rides."
He added that in just a few seconds, parents could have time to grab their kids and duck under a table.
In the best-case scenario, Sanders said, people would have a full minute of warning, even though he conceded that most warnings would give a 10- to 30-second notice.
The conference, which runs through Friday, comes two weeks after a magnitude-6.0 quake shook the Napa area on Aug. 24, damaging about 800 buildings and sending more than 200 people to the hospital.
The issue leaders and scientists are tackling this week is how to pay for an early-warning detection system throughout California.
The system, called ShakeAlert, is already being used by five universities and the US Geological System at a cost of $15 million a year. According to ShakeAlert, it would cost an additional $80 million over five years to fund a "robust, fully operational" system in California. Sanders said the extra $80 million is to upgrade the seismometers and transmission lines to create a reliable and fast network.
Gov. Jerry Brown is a fan of the system. In September 2013, Brown signed a bill by state Sen. Alex Padilla (D-San Fernando Valley) to create a statewide earthquake early warning system that would give people a 60-second heads-up about a quake. The bill states the Office of Emergency Services would have until Jan. 1, 2016, to "identify funding for the system."
There are those that are questioning the funding. Monica Cullen wrote on Facebook: "Their system knew about it just minutes before the quake hit...not worth the cash."
But no one is questioning that the system worked at Cal during the Napa quake.
The UC Berkeley Seismological Laboratory director Richard Allen posted a video on Aug. 24 showing the early-warning system sent out an alert five seconds before the first waves rolled through Berkeley and 10 seconds before the strongest shaking along the Napa Fault. The alert said light shaking was expected from an estimated magnitude-5.7 quake.
The data collected uses "P-wave information," and the stronger "S-wave energy" to determine when an earthquake is about to hit, estimate the level of ground shaking, and issue a warning before significant shaking begins, according to the ShakeAlert system.
In addition to UC Berkeley and the USGS, the others that are pioneering the system include the California Institute of Technology, the Southern California Earthquake Center, the University of Washington, and the Eidgenoissische Technische Hochschule in Zurich. They are funded in part with money from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the USGS.
Sanders said the conference will focus on how countries such and Japan and Mexico have created nation-wide earthquake alerting systems, and effective strategies for building such systems in California, Canada, as well as Jordan, Pakistan, Korea, China and Mongolia, according to UC Berkeley.


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U.S. intelligence picked up on the group
is the same as: they observed the group?
More context would help.
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According to U.S. officials familiar with the case, al-Qaida had a hand in the abduction. His disappearance was followed by two years of negotiation and then a trade. The Iranian diplomat was swapped for key al-Qaida members, including al-Adel. U.S. intelligence picked up on the group in North Waziristan late last year — they reunited with al-Qaida and took up key leadership roles.
The useful thing about a verb like 'pick up' is that it means many different things - some of which - maybe - are not sources that the authorities want to admit to using. They observed the group, questioned other people, drew conclusions from monitoring news programmes...
Thanks for Your effort! That was a helpful information for me ;) Next time I will keep trying to be more elastic in my translations on the 'pick ups' and other verbs like that.
I think it can be read as "they became aware of" this group. Think of scanning a radio. This is what the intelligence community is supposed to be doing. Then they "picked up" the existence of this group and began surveillance.
I think it's becoming aware of/starting to learn about too.
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Yes, I would definitely say that the " picked up on" in your context that you provided would be that they "tracked" the group or "located their whereabouts".
Also, "found them out".


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QuestHelper is one of the most popular AddOns, available at http://www.questhelp.us. It shows you the shortest way to go to finish the quests you have. It considers how much time it takes to go from one place to another; and tells you if you should fly, take a ship, etc. Also, it will only tell you to go flying to some place if you already know the flight path.
The task QuestHelper thinks you should do first is displayed on your minimap, which you can mouse over for a description. If the task isn't in your current zone, then it will point towards where QuestHelper thinks you should go to get there, such as a flight master or the zone border.
World Map
All the tasks QuestHelper wants you to do are displayed on the World Map. There are 'marching ants' connecting the objectives, showing you the order QuestHelper thinks you should complete them in.
You can right-click on an objective to get a list of options for it.
Using the menus should, hopefully, be obvious. The only catch might be that they don't automatically disappear if you click on something else.
You can right-click anywhere on a menu to hide it.
There are 5 different priority levels an objective can have: Highest, High, Normal, Low, and Lowest.
Most objectives default to Normal. Objectives for timed quests default to High. User created objectives default to Highest.
QuestHelper will try to arrange the objectives so that higher priority objectives get done first. The only time this won't happen is when an objective with a higher priority depends on an objective with a lower priority, in which case QuestHelper will pretend it had the higher priority. You will notice a green arrow in the priority menu when QuestHelper isn't using the priority you assigned.
You can use priorities as hints to get the objectives in an order you'd prefer, without the need to micro-manage the route list.
There are 3 filters you can use to automatically ignore quests, which you can turn on and off using the slash command /qh filter.
The first filter is level, which by default is on. It will cause QuestHelper to ignore any objectives that your current party probably isn't high enough to complete. You can adjust the level offset used by this filter with the command /qh level offset.
The next filter is zone, which by default is off. It will cause QuestHelper to ignore any objectives that aren't in your current zone. Note that this filter might not do the right thing for objectives that can be completed in multiple zones.
The last filter is done, which by default is off. It will hide objectives for any quests that aren't complete. You can use this if you don't want to quest and just want to turn your completed quests in.
You can force QuestHelper to show an objective that otherwise would have been filtered by typing /qh hidden and selecting Show from its entry in the menu.
Sharing allows you to share your objectives with other party members, allowing you to combine your routes and work together effectively.
Note that sharing only tells your peers what objectives you have, your completion progress for them, and the priorities you have assigned to them. Information such as item drops and monster locations are not shared.
Each peer will take this information and calculate their own route from it. Assuming you stay together and work cooperatively, which was the whole idea behind this feature, your routes should end up being almost completely identical, and you can follow it and rest assured that nobody is getting left behind. Objectives shared by multiple users won't be removed until everybody has completed it.
User objectives, by default, aren't shared. If there is somebody available to share with, an option will appear in the right-click menu for that objective to allow you to share it manually.
Objective priorities are shared globally. If one user changes the priority of an objective, that change will be reflected in all peers. This, again, was done to ensure that everybody's routes end up being roughly identical, and so that peers would have the correct priorities for timed quests.
Slash Commands
- /questhelper:Alias for /qh.
- /qh help: Lists all the QuestHelper slash commands.
- /qh help command: Tells you about a specific command.
- /qh hidden: Displays a list of all the hidden objectives, why they are hidden, and, depending on the reason, will allow you to un-hide them.
- /qh ftime: Toggles the display of the flight time estimates.
- /qh locale locale: Sets the locale to use for displayed text, or lists possible locales if no argument is given. Defaults to your client's locale the first time you run QuestHelper. The only locale that is complete right now is enUS. Missing translations will be marked with red text.
- /qh share: Toggles objective sharing on and off. When on, will share quest objectives and progress with other party members that are using QuestHelper 0.17 or higher, and also have sharing enabled.
- /qh solo: Will disable quest sharing and ignore anyone you might be partied with. Basically assume you will receive no aid from your party members.
- /qh comm: Toggles the display of the data sent between peers. I use this for debugging, but some people just love to stare at streams of meaningless data. It's really quite hypnotic...
- /qh hide: Hides QuestHelper's minimap arrow and World Map icons and paths, and suspends the calculation of routes.
- /qh cartwp: Toggles using Cartographer Waypoints to display your current objective.
- /qh level offset: Sets the level offset used by the level filter. Can be positive or negative. Invoke with no arguments to see the current offset and your effective level at various party sizes.
- /qh level 0: Only show quests at or below your own level.
- /qh level +2: Show quests up to two levels above your own level. This is the default.
- /qh nag: Prints counts of all the new or updated quests, objectives, etc, that you have found that aren't in the supplied database.
Note: To reduce memory usage, QuestHelper deletes static quest data that doesn't belong to your faction. So, if you play both sides, it will always think the quests you did for the opposite faction are new.
- /qh nag verbose: Displays the specific differences between your data and the static data.
- /qh find category query: Allows you to create custom objectives by searching for known items, NPCs, and locations. The queries allow fuzzy string matching, and so should happily accept typos and partial matches.
Note that if you attempt to create an objective twice, it will instead hide it.
- /qh find item item-name: Search for items.
- /qh find npc npc-name: Search for NPCs or monsters.
- /qh find monster: Alias for /qh find npc.
- /qh find loc zone-name x y: Search for a location in a zone. You may also use a comma, should you feel the need to.
- /qh find loc x y: Search for a location in your current zone.
- /qh find location: Alias for /qh find loc.
- /qh find search-string: Searches in all categories.
- /qh find: Invoking the find command without any arguments will instead display all your current user-created objectives, allowing you to easily turn them off.
- /find, /qhfind: Alias for /qh find.
- /qh filter filter-name: Toggles objective filters on or off.
- /qh filter level: Shows or hides objective that you probably can't do. Note that this considers the levels of everyone in your party, not just you. If you're partied with somebody higher than you, it might not hide a quest that it otherwise would have.
- /qh filter zone: Shows or hides objective that aren't in your current zone.
- /qh filter done: Shows or hides quests that aren't complete.
- /qh scale value: Scales the map icons by this amount of their default size. Will accept a number or a percentage, in the range of 50-300%.
- /qh recalc: Recreates the world graph and location and distance information for the active objectives. You probably don't need to worry about this.
- /qh purge: Deletes all your collected data. The addon's author would prefer if you avoided using this any time other than immediately after sharing your collected data.
Requires that you to enter a randomly generated 8 character case sensitive alphanumeric password, to hopefully ensure that people read the message that gets displayed.
- /qh perf: Adjusts performance. Default value is 1. This value has been known to affect FPS.
- /qh radar: Triangulates the position of your target and displays possible locations on your minimap.
- /qh incomplete: Shows or hides quest-givers on your zone map who give quests that you haven't completed.
Why aren't my quests showing up?
/qh hidden will list everything that isn't being shown, along with the reason for it being hidden.
How can I get rid of that arrow over my character's head?
/qh cartwp will hide the arrow. If you'd rather move it instead, you can drag it around by left-clicking; unless it's been locked, in which case right-click on it and unlock it first.
How do get that 3D arrow pointing where to go?
That arrow is part of Cartographer Waypoints. It should appear automatically as long as Cartographer is installed and running, and you haven't turned off that feature.
The Icons on my map are huge! How can anyone see anything?
If you find the icons are too big for you, you may enter /qh scale X%, replacing X with some reasonable scale. I'd start with 80%, depending on how that looks you can try bigger or smaller numbers.
My FPS dropped after installing QH
You can adjust the performance of QH by using the perf command. The default perf is 1.
You can adjust the performance incrementally until you find the right blalance of FPS and QH performance.
I recommend starting with 50% and adjusting by +/- .05 until you find the right balance.
/qh perf 0.5
This addon has been causing Assertion Failed! errors for many players. This will cause errors when exiting [World of Warcraft], including:
- Causing World of Warcraft to freeze
- Causing "Assertion Failed!" issues when you quit out of World of Warcraft.
- Sound and speaker issues during game
These have been confirmed by the [Blizzard Poster] Radoslawn, on the official WoW forums. [1]
This addon has also caused a lot of problems for players who log off in Dalaran and try to log in with QuestHelper on while being in Dalaran.
A common solution to this problem is to just turn QuestHelper off, go to another major city and log out and turn it back on if the addon is still needed.
To fix the Assertion Failed error follow these steps:
- Exit out of World of Warcraft.
- Navigate to your World of Warcraft folder.
- Delete your CACHE folder.
- Move your WTF and INTERACE folders out of your World of Warcraft directory.
- Start the game, then close it. If there are no more "Assertion Failed!" errors, then it is fixed.
Note: Deleting your WTF and INTERFACE folders will cause you to lose most of your WoW and Addon settings. You can place these folders back into their proper spot in your WoW directory if the problem stops.
If this problem persists, your best bet is to make a post on the World of Warcraft Forums or just remove QuestHelper.


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Back In Your Own Backyard
(1) Kill the NCR hostages. (2) (Optional) Rescue the NCR hostages. (3) Return to Milo at the NCR checkpoint.
Important Items...[edit]
You know that town Nelson? You know the one. It's the Legion-controlled, disheveled-looking town far on the eastern edge of the Mojave Wasteland. It's nestled in between the Abandoned Brotherhood of Steel Bunker to the northeast, the Techatticup Mine to the southeast, and the Toxic Dump Site to the west. It's almost certain that you'll encounter this town during the main events of Fallout: New Vegas , so you should be somewhat familiar with this locale early on during your adventure. It's here that you'll encounter the Legion, and will get to clear the Legion from the town, thus handing it over to the NCR, or helping the Legion control the town, thus stymieing any hope the NCR had of claiming it for themselves.
This may seem like extraneous information for such a short and basic side quest, but it's really not. You'll have the easiest time completing this side quest successfully if you're friendly with the NCR and have already cleared the Legion from the town limits. If you're friendly with the Legion and hostile to the NCR, you will likely never be able to complete this side quest. And if you're somewhere in the middle, perhaps friendly with the NCR but having not yet cleared the Legion from Nelson, then you'll be able to complete the side quest, but have your hands full while doing so. So if at all possible, clear the Legion from Nelson first and foremost, and then go about your business. It will make your life much easier.
So here's the deal. Adjacent to Nelson, along the main road leading into and out of the town, you'll find some NCR soldiers set up in a little roadside encampment. The one man you're going to speak with here, Ranger Milo, will approach you with an offer after you speak with him a bit. Whether the Legion holds Nelson still or not, there are three prisoners being held on crucifix-like structures at the center of the town. Milo wants you to go there and actually kill his own men, simply to take away the Legion's ability to use them against the NCR (and perhaps free those men from suffering). And you can do this, if you'd like. But if you want to be a good guy, go there and free them instead, and then speak to Milo once more to let him know your success. Whether you kill them or free them, the side quest will conclude successfully, so don't worry too much about that. What you should worry about is whether you're going to need to deal with the Legion or not when you go through the motions.


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April 13, 2014
Book Review - Crocodile Tears by Mark O'Sullivan
Posted by Camden Council Library Service
A compellingly tangled murder mystery with a cast of characters who have plenty of dark secrets in their lives. Inspector Leo Woods is the flawed and damaged insightful maverick cop and Helen Troy is the ambitious intelligent and lonely young detective trying to force her way into a male dominated world. Blood and bodies escalate until there is no stone left unturned. Murder exposes much that they would all prefer kept out of the light of day. Well plotted and contrived, these characters all feel real. I will look out for the next one by this author! Wendy


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BFDConsulting necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 54 diseños de 23 diseñadores freelance.
I need a header created for my website. I've already got a logo and I just need an attention grabbing header and nav bar created.
Hi. I'm creating a direct sales site for a colon cleansing product. I'm proficient in web design and programming, but I struggle with graphic design and I have no time, so I need your help! You'll notice that I don't have a site up yet. I'm going to take whatever you make and design the rest of the site in accordance with it.
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- 350px-450px height (I'm flexible on this)
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- I'd like a slightly feminine color scheme, but not so feminine that a man would be hesitant to order. The logo text is #07009E. I would like shades of blue and a purplish color.
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- You can use a picture of the bottle or an attractive woman. I'm fine with either. I'll put up a downloadable picture of a bottle and the logo on the site colonoxy.com.
- I'm giving you the creative latitude to make whatever you'd like. Just remember that this is a direct sales site and if the top portion of the page must engage the visitor and make him/her to keep reading.
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On the Radar: Black Black Black
One thing about getting a phone call from Lo-Pan's Jesse Bartz is that the dude is almost always going to have a band recommendation, and generally speaking, it's a tip you want to follow. Most recently, Bartz put me onto Brooklyn rockers Black Black Black, who feature in their ranks former Disengage vocalist Jason Alexander Byers and guitarist Jason Cox. Cox also handles Rhodes throughout Black Black Black"s self-titled debut full-length, which was self-released digitally through their Bandcamp page and as a download that comes with an accompanying art book — presumably of Byers' work, since he's a noted visual artist who's had gallery shows in New York, Ohio and Florida.
The band is rounded out by drummer Jeff Ottenbacher and bassist Johnathan Swafford, but for anyone who encountered Disengage, especially either as they were on 2000's Obsession Become Phobias or 2005's Application for an Afterlife swansong, at least some elements remain consistent in the new band. Songs are short and vary in intensity levels but remain consistently intelligent no matter the musical context, and bolstered by Andrew Schneider's production and guest appearances from Dave Curran (Unsane) and others, tracks like the catchy earlier cut "Pentagram On" or the later, punkier "Soar Like a Spider" (which boasts one of the record's best choruses) have substance to back their crisp presentation.
"Pentagram On" opens with a kind of punker shuffle, and the ensuing "Wisdom, Knowledge and Fucked" reminds in its melodicism of some of what made Red Fang's Murder the Mountains so potent hook-wise, but the post-doom crashing of "Light Light Light" is coupled with a subdued verse melody and very quickly it becomes apparent that Black Black Black are not looking to be limited sound-wise. "Mishandled" takes the Andrew Scheider drum sound and pairs it with a bassline from Swafford that brings to mind the evocative tidalisms of Akimbo's Jersey Shores, and the album wraps with the strong closing trio of "Lexipro Devil," "Drum 0)))))))" — which, yes, is a drum solo, but an awesomely named one — and "Son of Bad," which adds Moog and organ to an already potent melody in the guitar and vocals.
As hard as that kind of thing always is to pin down, there are some grunge-type melodies in "Son of Bad," which "Lexipro Devil" also works to set up with minor key progressions in its intro from Cox and restrained vocals from Byers throughout, which even with the malevolent churn in the bridge is a far cry from the 1:23 punch of "Redeath," but even that is followed by the bass-heavy "Fever is Law," the verse of which seems to nod at Arc of Ascent. Clearly it's a pretty wide breadth they're working with, and as the record was released in March, I thought I'd pass on Bartz's tip in case anyone else wanted to check it out. Here's Black Black Black, courtesy of the Bandcamp stream:
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John Metcalfe
John Metcalfe was CityLab's Bay Area bureau chief, covering climate change and the science of cities.
In 2005, pissed that thieves kept taking his bicycles, Casey Neistat of HBO fame decided to see if the average New Yorker would stop him from stealing a bike locked on the street. So armed with a hammer, hacksaw, bolt cutters and a spark-shooting angle grinder, he ripped off his own ride in public all across the city, practically begging to be caught.
It didn't work. One guy even gave pointers on breaking the lock, telling Neistat to use vice grips instead of a hammer and spike. (See that video below, filmed by Casey's brother, Van.)
The results of this experiment were fascinating, hilarious but most of all supremely annoying. What the heck is wrong with New Yorkers that they'd let this larceny go on right under their noses? Curious to see if anything's changed since 2005, Neistat recently reenacted his thieving campaign for an op-ed in The New York Times. The video suggests that the attitude of today's Manhattanites toward wanton theft of private property has improved a little, but not much.
I posed a few questions to Neistat on why he replicated his experiment and what he learned from it. Here's what he had to say, slightly edited for clarity:
Have you had any bikes stolen since 2005?
Let me just think... uhm, yes, yes I have. My last six gear was stolen. It was a $300 bike, the shittiest six gear you could buy. I had it for 11 months before it was stolen. It was taken in 2009, in front of my office in downtown Manhattan. It was in the same spot where I lock my bike every day.
Why did you want to revisit your stealing stunt?
After doing the bike lane film last summer, it kind of forced me to consider cycling in the city. That and the fact that New York had done a few media campaigns that gave positive attention to cyclists. New York City now is an entirely different place for cyclists than it was 7 years ago. That's apparent in riding the in city just by the sheer quantity of cyclists. I wanted to see if that has transcended to the security of bikes in the city.
In 2005, the question was, "Would anybody stop me?" In the new film I wanted to see, "What will it take for people to stop me?"
About the not-stopping-you part: Could New Yorkers just not realize that you're trying to heist a bike?
Absolutely. I think that's what everyone loves about New York City: how much people mind their own business. That's a great thing when trying to live in a city. But it's a disparaging thing when it comes to something like bike theft.
For the ones who did notice you stealing the bike yet did nothing, why do you think they let it happen?
I don't know. I can tell you for the first three attempts, with a hacksaw, crowbar and bolt cutters, nobody batted an eye. The fourth attempt, where I was using an angle grinder in an incredibly crowded area, a couple of concerned citizens stopped to ask if it was my bike before the police came. I made as much noise and brought as much attention to myself to see if people would care, but it took an unreasonable and deliberate amount of energy to attract what I see as an appropriate response from law enforcement.
How'd the cops handle the situation?
They first told me to put the weapon down, which was a little bit nerve-racking. Once I explained what I was doing, they were a little sweet about it. But all five of them said they hadn't caught a bike thief. (Ed: Ever.)
It's tough to be a backseat driver. I think that bike theft is indicative of a lot of quality-of-life crimes in city. I don't know if it's the most important one, but it happens to be the one that affects me the most. I think the police could do a handful of sting operations. That way they'd have a defense like, "We caught X amount of bike thieves." I think that would offer some level of reassurance.
Where do you keep your bike when you're not riding?
When I'm in Connecticut, I just put the bike in the garage. But in New York City I carry it up 4 flights of steps. I have to have it in my apartment; to me that's the only foolproof option, the only way I'll wake up in morning and know my bike is where I left it.
What's the most frustrating thing about bicycle thievery?
I think there are two kinds people: those who bike and everybody else. Biking requires such a major commitment. I carry a 24-pound bike up four flights, day in and day out. I'm risking my physical wellbeing by riding in the city and in return I'm getting all of the benefits of riding a bike. So when somebody takes it, it's not just losing a physical possession. It's losing all of that – that entire part of you is just gone.
What do you think people should do when they see somebody stealing a bike?
Me, I'd confront them, because I am a physically competent man/just don't give a shit. Someone who's not willing or interested in having a confrontation should take a picture with a cellphone and call the cops. If it is a crowded area, I'd like to think the cops would respond in an appropriate window of time.
Casey Neistat steals his bike in 2005...
...and recovers his brother's bike from a gang of "thugs" after it was stolen the same year:
In places where most child cares and schools have closed, in-home family daycares that remain open aren't seeing the demand — or the support — they expected.
Some renters and homeowners are getting financial assistance during the economic disruption from the coronavirus pandemic. What about landlords?
We must prepare for a protracted battle with coronavirus. But there are changes we can make now to prepare locked-down cities for what's next.
There's a fatal history behind the claim that African Americans are more resistant to diseases like Covid-19 or yellow fever.
Will COVID-19 change how cities are designed? Michele Acuto of the Connected Cities Lab talks about density, urbanization and pandemic preparation.


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The Dynamo have not had everything go their own way against the Chicago Fire down the years but in 2012 they won when it mattered most.
The clubs meet at BBVA Compass Stadium on Sunday for the first time in MLS since their clash at Toyota Park in the playoffs curtain-raiser known as the Eastern Conference knock-out match.
The Dynamo had not won a league game on the road for three months but set the tone for their run to MLS Cup with an organized, determined and effective performance in a 2-1 victory on Halloween.
Top scorer Will Bruin headed in Brad Davis' corner in the 12th minute then doubled the Dynamo's lead just 19 seconds after half-time with a sharp finish when Ricardo Clark intercepted the ball in midfield and Calen Carr slipped his fellow striker in on goal.
Alex pulled a goal back for Chicago after 83 minutes but the visitors held firm to advance to an Eastern Conference semifinals date with Sporting Kansas City.
WATCH: Dynamo defeat Fire in playoffs
"We'd said if we could get one early we'd have control of the game and that's what we did, with the corner-kick goal. Then we came out of the gate real quick in the second half and that's huge for us," Bruin told HoustonDynamo.com. "In some games last year the start of the second half was sometimes our downfall, it took us a while to get into the game. But we knew we had to start off the second half quick and we did."
Bruin missed last Saturday's 2-0 defeat to the Portland Timbers with a hamstring injury but is optimistic he'll be ready for Sunday. Boniek Garcia also sat out the trip to JELD-WEN Field with an achilles problem and his status is uncertain. But new signing Andrew Driver could fill in for Garcia out wide if the Honduras international is unavailable.
Whoever starts, captain Brad Davis said on Friday that he wants to see "a complete 90 minutes" from the team after the performance level dipped in the second half against Portland following a solid first period.
That's rarely a problem at BBVA Compass Stadium. Frank Klopas' team are barring the path to history, as Houston are seeking to extend their remarkable unbeaten home streak to an MLS-record 35 games. Currently, the Dynamo are level with the mark of 34 home matches without defeat in all competitions set by Real Salt Lake between 2009-11.
The Fire are one of the Eastern Conference's traditional powerhouses. Since their first season in 1998 they have only missed the playoffs three times. Yet it is hard to know what to expect from them on Sunday. Chicago endured a surprisingly slow start to the season but grabbed their first win last Sunday with a 3-1 home success over the New York Red Bulls.
"They got the much-needed win that they were searching for against the Red Bulls so maybe they come here with a little more confidence and looking to get forward, I don't know," said Bruin. "They're tough to break down. They stay compact defensively. I don't know if they're going to come in and kind of get behind the ball or if they're going to go out and [attack], but I think for us keeping the ball, being patient with it and having that final pass and finish in the final third is going to be huge."
As Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear pointed out this week, it's still early in the season and patterns have yet to emerge. But he is wary of Chicago's ability.
"I think they're a good team. I think you look at the history of MLS and every team goes through bad spots and good spots, except for maybe one team that can go through the whole season being consistent," said Kinnear.
With Sporting Kansas City taking a break this weekend, the Dynamo could go into first place in the East if they win and leaders Montreal Impact lose to the Columbus Crew on Sunday.
"We still have 29 games to go, it's a lot of games when you think about it. I don't look at it as months, I always look at the list of how many games are left. We're five games into a 34-game season but you always want to check the standings and make sure you're in a playoff spot," said Kinnear.
"It's always our first ambition to make the playoffs so if you're in that area then you're keeping yourself in a good spot. Montreal shot out of the gate, Chivas put together some good results and obviously last year they weren't playoff teams - but that's MLS."
Tom Dart is a contributing writer to HoustonDynamo.com. Former editor and reporter for The Times of London, Dart currently freelances for The Guardian as well as SI.com.


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Rockstar has unearthed three previously unreleased tracks from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City's beloved in-game radio station "Radio Espantoso." The three tunes are now available on iTunes and streaming on Spotify. Nice.
The songs in question are "The Bull's Wrong" by Alpha Banditos, "Yo Te Mire" by Tres Apenas Como Eso and "La Vida Es Una Lenteja" by Unaesta. That middle one, by Tres Apenas, is a real party. According to an update to the Rockstar blog, the tunes have digitally remastered; they join the exhaustive collection of GTA radio playlists that Rockstar has already shared on iTunes and Spotify. I'm sure a lot of this is to generate roundabout hype for GTAV, and I gotta say… it's working.
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Seattle Morning Fog
From My Work Window. Been waiting a few years for this fog level to happen.
Seattle Sunset Reflection
Downtown Seattle from work window, sunset at 4:30, ugh!
The Daily Planet!
The PI Globe in Seattle.
Pike Street Market
The one and only, world famous Pike Street Market. Great, fun place to explore.
Seattle Waterfront, Port and Rainier!
Working with ND filters, playing around with the different effects of long exposures in daylight.
Seattle Fog
Towards sunset and its still foggy.
Foggy Day Seattle
This is towards sunset and the fog is still hanging in there.
Seattle's Great Pumpkin Beer Festival
Seattle Sculptor Park
from the website:
For Richard Serra, space is a substance as tangible as sculpture. The towering, curved-steel forms were achieved with computer imaging and a machine that once made nuclear submarines. Wake is composed of five identical modules, each with paired S-shapes —gently curving serpentines of convex and concave sections suggesting tidal waves or profiles of battleships.
Elliot Avenue Seattle
From Scultur Park
In front of our house.
Sculptor Park
Seattle Waterfront. (370 mp Pano)
Seattle Waterfront
There it is! Seattle!
Pier 66
Seattle Waterfront and Cruise Terminal. (120mp Pano)
Pier 66 Cruise Terminal
This is the small Norwegian Perl
Space Needle
Lake Union