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You may recall Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI). Hirono was prominent during the Kavanaugh hearings telling men that they should just "shut up" and step up and accept the allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh despite there being no evidence to back them up. So much for a presumption of innocence.
Now Hirono is speaking again with a similarly cogent take.
According to Hirono, the reason that Democrats have difficulty connecting with voters is because of how "smart" Democrats are and because Democrats "know so much."
Hirono gave an interview during the "Bend Towards Justice" conference in Washington, D.C. and was asked what Democrats need to do to make Democratic voters more concerned about the judicial system.
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"I wish I had the answer to that, because one of the things that we Democrats have a really hard time is connecting to people's hearts instead of here," Hirono said, pointing to her brain. "We're really good at shoving out all the information that touches people here," she continued, again pointing to her head, "but not here," she said, touching her chest.
"I have been saying at all of our Democratic Senate retreats that we need to speak to the heart, not in a manipulative way, not in a way that brings forth everyone's fears and resentments, but truly to speak to the heart so that people know that we're actually on their side," Hirono added.
"We have a really hard time doing that, and one of the reasons that was told to me at one of our retreats is that we Democrats know so much that is true," she said. "We have to kind of tell everyone how smart we are, so we have a tendency to be very left brain and we think, this—really, that is not how people make decisions."
Wow. And they wonder why they lose? It's that kind of elitist belief about themselves.
Not to mention that all they try to do is make emotional appeals that are not tied to factual reality.
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Ford Fiesta Hatchback Caught Testing in India. 2015 Launch
We keep hearing about Ford India testing the Fiesta hatchback in India. The hatchback was recently caught testing in and around Chennai and it is expected that the premium hatchback will be one of the eight new products that Ford India plans to launch by 2015. Only a couple of days ago, we reported in detail about the Fiesta hatchback facelift and would not it be nice to have the stunning car running on our roads?
The front end of the refreshed Fiesta gets the now familiar Ford's new 'Aston Martin-ish' nose and revised headlamps that get LED DRLs. The hood also gets new crease lines to amplify the muscular character of the design.
Other than this, the refreshed car gets new 8-spoke alloy wheels and a slightly different tail-lamp cluster. On the inside, the Fiesta facelift gets piano black finish on the new centre console. The dashboard is also seen sporting some minor revisions in the form of relocated buttons and a slightly bigger glove compartment. The car also gets SYNC voice controls for audio unit
It has also emerged that the Fiesta refresh will get the much publicized 1.0-litre EcoBoost motor that produces a healthy power-torque output of 123 BHP-170 Nm. The car now features Ford's Active City Stop system to boost the Fuel Economy figure.
Ford India will be soon launching the EcoSport compact SUV in Indian market and that further increases the chances of other Ford India cars getting the EcoBoost engine.
We have already started dreaming of hitting the tarmac in this hot-hatch. Bring it on Ford!
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It should have been a piece of cake. All he had to do was pick up some pretty little runaway. But cynical bounty hunter Jack Dakota soon discovered there was nothing easy about spitfire MJ O'Leary―or about this case. Someone had set them both up. Now they were handcuffed together and hiding from hired killers.
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2019, August, 7, 12:05:00CHINA'S COAL UP
Long-term cuts in coal consumption are a key part of China's energy, environment and climate goals, but the fivefold increase in new mine approvals in the first-half of 2019 suggests China's targets still provide ample room for shorter-term growth.
2019, August, 7, 12:00:00INDONESIA'S GAS EXPORTS DOWN
Indonesia's natural gas exports, including both pipeline and LNG, are expected to fall to a two-decade low in 2019, marking the furthest it has dropped since peaking in the late 1990s, on the back of depleting gas fields and the lack of new upstream projects.
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BP and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced that they have agreed to form a new joint venture that will include a retail service station network and aviation fuels business across India. Building on Reliance's existing Indian fuel retailing network and an aviation fuel business, the partners expect the venture to expand rapidly to help meet the country's fast-growing demand for energy and mobility.
2019, August, 7, 11:40:00RUSSIA'S NUCLEAR FUEL FOR BANGLADESH
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2019, August, 6, 12:15:00CHINA WILL TAKE AFRICA'S OIL
China's CNOOC will get a 55.6% stake in the Sinapa and Esperanca licenses from Sweden's Svenska Petroleum Exploration AB, whose interest will be reduced to 23.03%, FAR said in a statement on Tuesday. It did not disclose financial details.
2019, August, 5, 13:35:00SAUDI ARABIA'S OIL FOR CHINA 1.74 MBD
Saudi Arabia is sending an ever-larger portion of its crude to China - with the US losing out.
2019, August, 2, 11:45:00U.S., CHINA TRADE: $300 BLN AGAIN
The US will impose a 10% tariff on the remaining $300 billion worth of Chinese goods September 1, when trade talks between the two countries resume, President Donald Trump said Thursday.
2019, August, 2, 11:40:00UAE OIL FOR JAPAN: 27 MB
Japan imported 26.899 million barrels of crude oil in June 2019 from the United Arab Emirates, according to data released by Japanese Agency of Energy and Natural Resource, AENR.
2019, August, 2, 11:35:00INDONESIA'S LNG UP
Indonesia will no longer need to import LNG by 2025 to meet the shortfall in domestic natural gas production as previously expected, as the country brings new projects on stream by 2024, the energy minister told reporters Wednesday.
2019, August, 2, 11:30:00INDONESIA'S GDP UP 5.2%
The Indonesian economy performed well in 2018, despite external headwinds, including capital flow reversals. Growth stabilized at above 5 percent, as robust domestic demand offset a decline in net exports.
2019, July, 30, 11:55:00U.S. LNG FOR EUROPE UP
U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) have been growing steadily and reached a new peak of 4.7 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in May 2019,
2019, July, 30, 11:50:00LNG FOR CHINA UP 15%
Over January-June, China imported a total 28.37 million mt of LNG, up 19.3% year on year, the latest data from the General Administration of Customs showed.
2019, July, 30, 11:40:00JAPAN'S OIL, GAS 29%
Japan's oil and gas equity ratio rose to a record 29.4% of total imports and domestic output in fiscal 2018-2019 (April-March)
2019, July, 30, 11:25:00RUSSIAN NUCLEAR FOR CHINA
TVEL, the nuclear fuel manufacturer subsidiary of Russia's Rosatom, has signed a supply contract for units 7 and 8 of the Tianwan nuclear power plant in China's Jiangsu province. The customers are Suneng Nuclear Power Corporation and China Nuclear Energy Industry Corporation, which are both subsidiaries of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).


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The biggest single highlight in the region is the Angkor Wat temples near Siem Reap in Cambodia. It's one of the most impressive tourist sights in the entire world, and Siem Reap is a fun and mellow town that you can linger in for a while. Vietnam is really lovely and cheap as well. The food there is excellent, as it's a fusion of French and traditional Asian. You can go from Ho Chi Minh City in the south on the train to Hoi An near Da Nang, and then up to Hanoi to see Halong Bay. I wouldn't start in Vietnam because it can be a bit trickier than the others. In the rest of the region it's easy to book tours and buses and such, but in Vietnam the travel agencies are a bit harder to trust, so you have to be more careful. Things there are very cheap though, so even if you pay more for a reputable agency, it'll still be cheap.
I had promised a colourful vacation to my wife in December . I'm from India . I have been to Malaysia , Singapore , Hongkong , China , Dubai & Thailand . My wife isn't keen to go to Asia . She prefer Europe . Our tentative dates are in such a way that we will celebrate the Christmas at one of the destinations . We have a budget set for 5 nights . Will you be able to guide us the best place to be for Christmas and yes an enjoyable experience . I had options of Malta , Spain ( Prague – Hungary ) . Though I spoke to our tour agent , they recommend the standard tour packages . I love night life and beach . I checked the flights to Costa Rica from India & they are exorbitantly priced .
If you are referring to days trips and that sort of thing, it will be much cheaper if you book once you get there. In Vietnam in particular it's amazing how cheap tours can be if you book them through your hotel. I once did a 6-hour bus tour to Mỹ Sơn, which is near Hoi An, and I think I paid about US$6. It even included a boat ride and a basic lunch. That same day tour online would probably cost US$30 because the booking company takes a share and there is very little competition.
My family and I are planning our first trip to Europe for the last week of December (2018) and the first week of January (2019), I know this is a long way off but I am a planner and to me that is half the fun! I know to most people that time of year in Europe is not ideal, but we LOVE cold weather, snow, rain, etc. and I am drawn to the lower prices and smaller crowds. So far I am considering Rome for 6 nights, Venice for 2 and Munich for 6 nights. I want to take day trips from Rome to see Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast and from Munich to see Rothenburg and Nuremburg. Does this seem like a good itinerary? Since I love the cold weather are there any other itineraries you think would be ideal for that time of year? Any advice you have would be very much appreciated.
To name at least a few, I love Bali and will spend a month there again early next year. Iceland is very high on my list, partly because it's so different from everywhere else. I also love New Zealand, partly for the same reasons. I've really enjoyed much of what I've seen in India, and I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that Goa is the place I'd like to go back to most because it's relatively uncrowded and low-key compared especially to the cities of India. By the way, Varanasi is the single weirdest place I've ever visited. I love a lot about Vietnam, although like many other people, I'm not crazy about how you always have to be on guard for people trying to scam you there. Laos is nice, although with no coast and far fewer scammers.
Vacationing to Sicily during Italy's traditional "off-season" has been trending in recent years, according to American Express Travel. What gives? Well, for starters there's Sicily's fabulous Mediterranean setting, as well as its rich baroque aesthetic and festive Catholic traditions. Plus, the crowds are more manageable than they are in the summer, which makes travel for families and large groups a breeze.
When you mention, "not too touristy", the first thing that comes to mind is San Juan, Puerto Rico. I'm not sure if you've been there already or not, but one great thing about it is that the "tourist" areas close to Old San Juan are filled more with apartments than with hotels, unlike Cancun, where it's nothing but hotels and timeshares. I can highly recommend the Condado neighborhood, which does have some large hotels but is mostly apartments for expats and seasonal visitors. There is even a free bus that goes from there to the heart of Old San Juan, which is a gorgeous colonial town filled with great restaurants, bars, and interesting attractions.
My boyfriend and I are trying to plan a somewhat last minute trip for the second two weeks in December. We would love somewhere that is a little more laid back, but interesting enough that we wouldn't get bored. We also would prefer a one-stop destination that doesn't require a lot of additional travel outside the initial flight. If it was a beach that was good for surfing that would be a huge bonus, but we also like snorkeling or hiking. We aren't really fans of all-inclusives, mostly just because we're not heavy drinkers and don't like buffets so it seems like a bad fit. Any ideas off the top of your head for a budget friendly place that would fit all that? I greatly appreciate your time and think it's really awesome you've been replying to all the comments!
Thank you. If you are looking for an all-inclusive or large resort hotel on a beach, you can't do any better than Punta Cana for value and facilities. You can also find really nice resorts in the general Cancun area, and the flight would probably be cheaper, but the nightly rate would be quite a bit more. Both have really nice beaches, although with Cancun you have to pay attention to the specific location because not every resort is on a wide stretch of sand.
Like so many others on this list, Goa is completely done with its harsh rainy season by the time November begins, yet crowds don't really start showing up in earnest until mid December. If you have the time off then you'd be very happy just finding a cheap hotel in one of Goa's beach towns and just chilling the whole month in great weather and with minimal crowds.
Hello Roger, we thats me, my wife, our 2 year old daughter and parents inlaw are planing our december vacation. Our starting point is philippines. We have been to thailand last year and are looking at vietnam , cambodia or laos for this year. We are not much for beaches and party but we like culture, history and beautyfull landscapes and warm weather and good food. We are greatfull for ideas and tips that point us in the right direction. Thx a million.
My first thought was Goa, which you say you've been to before, but maybe you don't realize that there are about 20 different beach areas that are different from one another in terms of vibe and types of visitors? Personally, I found that Anjuna and Vagator were both kind of mellow but also busy enough and easy to meet other people. But if you don't like those, there are many different beaches in the south, which I've heard are also great and draw different groups. It's something to think about because it doesn't get much cheaper than Goa for beaches anywhere in the world. -Roger
My favorite part of Bali is now the area around Lovina along the north coast, which is still very mellow and mostly open spaces with light development. It's really beautiful and there is plenty to do. You can get similar experiences by visiting the nearby Gili islands, which also feel like Bali used to be 20 years ago when it was much nicer. They are all really beautiful and relaxing islands with great scenery and very friendly people. You just need to steer clear of the places that are the most crowded.
From the Art Deco architecture to fabulous restaurants and nightlife, Miami is truly a city that appeals to every type of traveler. Art and culture lovers should plan a trip during Art Basel, which officially kicks off on December 6. The weeklong affair attracts celebrities, tastemakers, and bold-faced names, who come for the world-renowned art exhibitions, but stay for the swanky parties and events. Be sure to book a hotel well in advance, as prices skyrocket and availability becomes increasingly limited.
November is the time to catch the last days of spring's moderate weather and prices in New Zealand. Temperatures vary during the month, but average in the high 60s with relatively dry weather in most areas. New Zealand's spectacular scenery invites outdoor activities, and November is the perfect time for hiking, biking, river rafting, and exploring the national parks, forests, lakes, mountains, beaches, and thermal reserves. Fresh seafood including green-lipped mussels, crayfish, oysters, and finfish, as well as lamb and award-winning cheeses are served in local restaurants.
All of my best suggestions are in the article above, but I'll try to expand a bit more. The tricky thing, as you probably know, is that November is part of the heavy rain season in most of Thailand and the other popular southeast Asian countries. There are wet months in summer with just short rain storms, but in November it can often be rainy all day.
Also, as far as I hear, the worst that ever happens is they take your stuff. So if you leave your passport and most of your money in your hotel room, and keep your phone or camera hidden most of the time, there isn't much to lose. I'm making it sound worse than it is really. I wouldn't hesitate to go to Rio again, but of course I'd be aware of those few situations to avoid.
Hotel prices remain low through all of November for the most part, so you'll have a good shot at deals at 3-star and above beach resorts that are trying to fill rooms during the slow season. Even if you are paying near the high season rates the hotels and everything else are bargains here compared to almost anywhere else. Cartagena is one of the cheapest places to travel in November on a beach, and you'll get less rain as the month goes on.
The biggest single highlight in the region is the Angkor Wat temples near Siem Reap in Cambodia. It's one of the most impressive tourist sights in the entire world, and Siem Reap is a fun and mellow town that you can linger in for a while. Vietnam is really lovely and cheap as well. The food there is excellent, as it's a fusion of French and traditional Asian. You can go from Ho Chi Minh City in the south on the train to Hoi An near Da Nang, and then up to Hanoi to see Halong Bay. I wouldn't start in Vietnam because it can be a bit trickier than the others. In the rest of the region it's easy to book tours and buses and such, but in Vietnam the travel agencies are a bit harder to trust, so you have to be more careful. Things there are very cheap though, so even if you pay more for a reputable agency, it'll still be cheap.
Ah December, the last—and arguably busiest—month of the year. With just 31 days to spare until a new year, plenty of holidays to celebrate, and hopefully, some time off from work, it is more than optimal to take a trip. But where? With plenty of regions around the globe warm and toasty, while others are frosty and festive, the list of where to go is simply endless. But whether you fancy a tropical getaway or are yearning to cash in on the chilly charm of the season, we've pulled together the best places to visit in December 2019, from mountain excursions in Wyoming to jaunts in the Japanese Alps—and even an enticing trip to the Maldives. No matter where your heart desires to go, surely we've found it. Read on for the 12 places you should visit in December 2019.
If you're lucky enough to have a Farmer's Market in the city you're visiting – give it a try! They usually have vendors there that really take pride in what they're making. You can get some beautiful farm-to-table meat and freshly picked vegetables right from the farmer themselves. It makes for a great experience, and gives you some fantastic product to eat.
One of the best things about Puerto Vallarta is that, unlike most of the Caribbean destinations, this is a real historic town rather than a purpose-built resort community. That means that there are small and authentic (and cheap) restaurants catering primarily to locals, so you get a much more authentic experience if you prefer one. The hotel zone close to the airport is modern and posh, but you are a short taxi ride away from the lovely center of town.
Even if you can't sunbathe, the weather is still reliably pleasant all the time, with almost no rain. Weekly and monthly apartment rentals here are very popular, but there are plenty of hotels and hundreds of restaurants for those coming for shorter periods. If you want to be with the most English speakers you'll want to focus on the southwest area of the island around Los Cristianos and Playa de la America.
Interestingly, December though February do get a bit cool in Cairo, so it's not a great winter break, but in November it's still pleasantly warm and bone-dry so you can enjoy the outdoors for long periods of time. If you don't mind staying in a locally-owned hotel you can save a lot of money and see some old-world charm at the same time. Reservations in advance aren't necessary, but it's best to book your first couple of days just to avoid all the confusion once you arrive.
Obviously you'd get a refund if an airline canceled your incoming flight, so I guess it's more a matter of being able to book an alternative without much notice at that point, and that can be tricky. I'll probably be coming from Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur, and those flights are always pretty cheap. If I was coming from Europe or North America, I'd probably just wait and hope that the ash cloud starts to subside, and also get a back-up destination ready. If you mainly just want to hang out on a lovely beach and do some water activities and such, then I'd take a look at Boracay Island. However, it's small and doesn't come close for cultural activities or natural sights, although other parts of the Philippines are better in those regards.
I'll be happy to try. First off, if you are doing the actual Inca Trail hike, you'll need 4 days for that plus another couple of days in Cusco to get acclimated. So really that whole part of your trip would be a week. Also, to get to Cusco you pretty much have to go through Lima, and it's also an interesting city so I'd recommend probably 2 nights there. If you don't do the Inca Trail and take the train instead, you could save 3 days in Cusco.
From exquisitely decorated storefronts to the amazing Rockettes Christmas show at Radio City Music Hall, New York City attracts thousands of tourists every December. Visit the Big Apple during the holidays! It's a sight to behold. We recommend visiting Rockefeller Center to go ice skating, go shopping at new pop-up shops or just enjoy a cup of hot chocolate at Serendipity 3.
Europe in general and Greece in specific are not ideal in January because it's cold and many sights are closed. I'd go to Thailand, which has a great variety of things to see and do, and January is the best weather month. Spend at least a few days in Bangkok and then either go to one of the islands like Phuket or Kho Samui, or head up to Chiang Mai for its temples and shopping and outdoor activities. You could even head over to Siem Reap to spend a couple days seeing Angkor Wat. Let me know if you have other questions. -Roger
Ethiopia is known as the Roof of Africa, and dry November, with the countryside still verdant from the recent rains, is the perfect time to plan a trek in the Simien Mountains, a dramatic plateau that's home to endemic wildlife – from walia ibex to gelada monkeys. Equally mesmerising landscapes are on offer in Northern Thailand, where hiking trails that thread through waterlogged rice paddies to waterfalls and hilltop stilt villages are even more special without the selfie-snapping summer crowds.
In spite of its image of being blazing hot all the time, December in Cairo can actually be on the cool side, at least in the evenings. This is great though because almost all the important sights are outdoors and requite a lot of walking between them. For 9 months of the year it can get very hot doing that, so these few cooler months are ideal for visiting the famous sights.
But if you wanted more to explore the area near Singapore then Malaysia and Thailand are the obvious choices. The three most popular stops in Malaysia are Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, and George Town on the island of Penang. I quite like all of those so it's hard to recommend one over another. I really like Kuala Lumpur and have spent quite a bit of time there, but honestly compared to Singapore it seems a bit untidy and old fashioned. In other words, if you are tired of a big and busy city like Singapore, then don't plan much time in KL. Malacca and George Town are both smaller tourist cities with great food and interesting sights. There is frequent and cheap bus service from Singapore going through Malacca and onto KL. Then more buses from there to Penang and onto Bangkok.
This sounds like a really fun trip you have in mind. I think the challenge is that most of Europe is much closer to 50F than 80F in November, and a good chunk of Europe is already colder than that. I'm running a new series highlighting the best places in Europe (and Asia) to go each month of the year, and I think that the best Europe destinations in November would be helpful to you. Another tricky thing is that you've been to many of the warmer places already, and I do understand your boyfriend's desire to go someplace that neither of you have been.
If you are going for one week I wouldn't go all the way to Thailand, but if it's two weeks I think it's worth it. It takes most of a day in each direction, but flights are often reasonably priced, and everything there is cheap once you get there. I've actually lived in Thailand for 6 months and have visited many more times and it's actually very easy and stress free once you are there. All the important signs are in English and nearly everyone you'll encounter as a tourist will speak enough English to help you as well. You can get around by train or VIP bus for cheap, or fly to the islands for cheap. It's very safe there as well. You could spend a few days in Bangkok and then head to one of the islands or take a train up to Chiang Mai.
Bali is wonderful, or at least parts of it are, but they now have a volcano issue and those flights are very long and never cheap. Machu Picchu is incredible, but it's a place you visit for half a day or so, and they actually have their rainy season at the end of the year, so it's actually not one of the better times to go. Actually, you might consider a trip to Argentina, which is warm that time of year, though rarely scorching. Buenos Aires is a wonderful city that is pretty good value now, and you can also visit the Mendoza wine region and Iguazu Falls and Bariloche, which are all even a bit cheaper than Buenos Aires.
This looks great and I wish I could be of more help. As I mentioned before, my first safari will probably be in 2017. I have a couple safari articles on this site from writers who have done them, and I've read a lot about the experience and the extremely positive reviews that most of them get. But having not yet done one, I wouldn't feel comfortable offering specific advice. There are hundreds of articles on the internet that discuss these safaris, so I recommend you seek advice from someone with plenty of first-hand experience. Just be careful not to rely too heavily on a commercial safari outfitter, and try to seek advice from a travel blogger or other regular consumer. Have a great trip. -Roger
If you ask at a hotel in India about getting train tickets, they almost certainly know a way of getting them for you. They share in the profits of the commission, so they will usually find a way. However, perhaps in Goa it is less common because the train stations are a long way from the beaches so it could be a 3-hour return trip to the station instead of a 20-minute trip in the cities.
Fortunately, Bangkok remains very cheap by almost anyone's standards. If you want to splash down for a nice 3-star room then it'll be half the price of a similar room in Europe or the US, and if you are fine with something more basic then you can find a room for next to nothing, even in the fun Khaosan Road backpacker district. Street meals for around a dollar are always there too, so you'll be able to afford a bit more for a room anyway.
Congratulations. In order to help you I'd have to know your starting point and also whether you are more interested in cities and culture or beaches and relaxation. November is a tricky month for beaches since it's a very rainy month in most of the best and cheapest beach areas and islands in the Northern Hemisphere. But if you give me a bit more info I will try to help you the best I can. -Roger
Yes, it's high season and rates edge up, but that's only because everyone wants to make the scene and flee cooler climes. Whether you prefer a hotel right on the beach, one in the midst of Miami's trendy Art Deco or Wynwood art district, or a tower with horizon views and vast swimming pool, there's a place for you. And each December, Art Basel in Miami Beach brings together artists with knowledgeable collectors and gallerists.
Two other suggestions would be India or Sri Lanka. Except for a few beaches in Goa, neither of those attract the party crowd, and both are excellent for scenery and culture. India is cheaper as long as you minimize time in Mumbai and other big cities, but that is good advice for many reasons. Sri Lanka is a bit better organized, and on your budget it is good value and easily affordable. There are good beaches along the south coast of Sri Lanka, but India is probably better for beaches.
On the Ketogenic Success Facebook group we get a lot of questions about how to go on vacation at various locations and remain keto-compliant. It's true that some places will be easier than others to find keto-friendly options, and sometimes you may have to bring your own food. This week, we went to what is probably the hardest place on earth to try and eat keto: a theme park resort.
By the time November rolls around, Cancun has pretty much perfect weather for anyone. The heat of summer and early autumn has turned into a tropical warmth that is usually accompanied by pleasant breezes so it's lovely all day and all evening. The peak season doesn't start until late December so this is the perfect time to visit when rates are still nearly at their summer lows.
If you know where you're going far enough in advance, you can contact your resort or vacation destination and explain your dietary needs with an employee. The vast majority of destinations, including ours, are opening up their menus to try and make them more friendly to those with food allergies and special dietary needs. While keto/low carb aren't always on those special menus, the fact that they have special menus at all shows that vacation spots recognize that there are a lot of different dietary needs and are willing to help people who can't or won't eat the standard fare.
My partner and I (in our 20s) are thinking about where to travel next December. We are from Australia, and since our last 2 trips have been to cold places (US and Japan) we are looking for a warm place to head to next. We aren't into partying and I would love somewhere with nice beaches, wildlife and rainforests, but my partner can get easily bored so we need some activities and civilisation too. Probably looking at around 2-4 weeks depending on how much there is to see and do and would like to spend $100-200 AUD per night accommodation. Also, would like to feel safe wherever we end up.
You mention New Zealand and of course it's summer there then, so it would be a good choice. However, all of these places will be crowded and near peak hotel rates if they are warm. So I'll be happy to give you advice if you tell me if you'd rather visit one or more European cities in the cold season, or if you are looking for a warm place like New Zealand where it will be fairly crowded. By the way, the southern European cities such as Rome and Barcelona are lively and enjoyable that time of year, as the Christmas season goes on, and there aren't too many tourists except for a few that travel to see their families around the holidays. So it can be a good time for southern Europe, as long as you don't mind wearing a jacket or jumper during the day, and maybe a bit more in the evening. Give me a bit more guidance and I'll be happy to try to help. -Roger


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What Does American Express Consider A Lifetime?
On the majority of American Express credit card application pages you'll see that it states:
- Welcome bonus offer not available to applicants who have or have had this product.
This is known as the once per lifetime rule. The question is are you really limited to one bonus per lifetime? or does American Express consider you to never have had the card after a set period of time? From the data points I've seen, if you haven't held this card for seven years or more, you'll be eligible for the bonus again.
Keep in mind that positive accounts can stay on your credit report for up to ten years, negative accounts can only stay on your credit report for up to seven years. This leads me to believe that American Express base their bonus eligibility on what is found in their own internal systems rather than what is found on your credit report.
Some readers have also reported that American Express chat representatives will give you a list of cards you've previously held before if you ask and this list should match up with what card bonuses you're not eligible for. Keep in mind targeted offers and upgrade offers often don't have these bonus restrictions, so this is another way to get the sign up bonus on cards again.
You can view the rules for getting the bonuses again with other card issuers here. You can also learn more about American Express credit cards here. Please share your data points on getting the bonus on an American Express card more than once in the comments below.
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isn't it two years for biz cards? i may have it confused with something else…
It use to be but they changed it a few months back.
oh drat
Changed it to what?
"This leads me to believe that American Express do base their bonus eligibility on what is found on your report what is found in their internal systems, rather than what is found on your credit report."
Did you mean: "This leads me to believe that American Express do base their bonus eligibility on what is found on your credit report, rather than what is found in their internal systems."
or the opposite?
Made this clearer, I meant that they must use their own internal system otherwise you'd think it would be ten years
on Amex BGR, i got 3 bonuses in 5 years (75k, 50k and 50k)….
That has changed now with once in a lifetime bonus language.
Off topic. Don't know where to post this. I see this morning I was charged on my Starwood card $95 Instead of $65? Same card I've had for 2 years. Anyone else that happened to?
The annual fee changed from $65 to $95 a long time ago…
They changed the AF like a year ago
Off topic too, I get the majority of good amex offers on my SPG biz and personal cards. Had them for 3 years and pay the annual fee willingly since my cash back exceeds that each year. For those unaware, you can view all your amex savings per card. It gives a total, not per yr unfortunately but not too hard to figure out. I'm sure people just cancel when they see an annual fee so might be helpful.
Really good post. It's something we should all keep in mind down the road.
The DPs for getting bonus after 7 years… Did they close their old card before or after Amex roll out the "once per lifetime" rule?
In December I asked an Amex chat representative to give me a list of all the Amex cards I've ever held and their list did *not* include two cards that I had closed about 10 years ago. I specifically asked the rep about those two cards and they said they had no record of me ever holding them. I then tried again with a different chat rep and got exactly the same answer – they have no record of me ever holding those two cards. I haven't tried re-applying for those cards because I'm concerned that Amex would still deny the bonus, but maybe one day I'll try it out and see what happens.
So I had SPG personal that I closed back in 2013 but 2 different chat reps didnt list that in the cards I have had with them. Not sure if I should pull the trigger and apply for it.
Many many years ago Amex changed their software systems and wiped out (maybe inadvertently?) the history of a cardholder. Some of you probably know this. I am not sure what year this happened. I applied for my first Amex, green card, no bonus back in 1994. Held that card and only that card until I got my Costco card in 2000. When I got that new card, my account stated member since 2000. Somewhere between 1994 and 2000 they changed systems and wiped out history. When I called to inquire why my history was not accurate, the rep could find no record of me having the green card but clearly admitted and knew that systems changed and wiped out the history of many cardholders. Not sure if this is a reoccuring issue or if it's automatic.
DPs which might be helpful from others. Does your Amex history indicate the correct year you got your first card? "member since.."
I've had a card that was back-dated to 1998, when I first opened with AMEX.
I'm not sure that 'Member since' matters any more as AMEX changed backdating to how long you've had a particular card.
I signed up for the simply cash plus card with no bonus. Now i see them offering a bonus, will i get the bonus if i sign up for another simply plus card since i didn't get a bonus the first time?
Ok, my question is if i have multiple businesses, all with different EINs, can i get a bonus for each of the businesses, or am i locked out after the first bonus, for say the Business Platinum card?
I, also would like to know if this would work
William, would definitely appreciate a response on this as well!! Thanks a million!
The answer is that you can get one bonus per SSN – multiple EINs don't matter.
Hey DoC. What do you think happens if you get a card, then PC it to something else? Is the moment of the PC the same as closing the account — from the perspective of this 7-year rule? Or do you think that it is more likely that, since that account number was never closed, Amex will still perceive that you once had that card (for as long as that account number remains open)?
No idea how it affects it in relation to the 7 year rule, but if they are using your credit report the account usually changes right with the same opening date? So would be considered a closure, I think.
What about this datapoint? http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/05/03/a-credit-card-executive-denied-his-signup-bonus-and-barclays-partnering-with-american-express/
Suspect there is more at play here and who knows if it was an actual decade, or maybe he rounded up.
I had an AMEX card that I defaulted on in the late 1990s. They never sued me and never took a judgment against me. They just charged it off. Even though my credit is perfect now, AMEX does not let me get a credit card with them for that reason alone. So at least in this case, a lifetime is at least 20 years.
It's until you're dead and get reborn or get a new identity with birth certificate passport social security card and all that
Maybe related question: I've had an AmEx card FOREVER. It started as the classic green AmEx charge card in the early 1990s and then at some point (needing to book flights with a real credit card) I instead got a credit card, at one point called "Blue". Now it has turned into Everyday. I NEVER use it. I think the last time I used it was 5+ years ago. I just never bothered to cancel it.
Can I get any of the frequent flier cards? Or am I locked out because of this dumb card? I'd cancel it in a heartbeat if it meant opening me up to FF bonuses or other bonuses. I never get mailed offers from them.
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Blue hosts the show alone; #conventionmentions, a brief look at the Ulster final and NHL, the upcoming festivals of Galway, as well, of course, a selection of Asian music.
Blue hosts the show alone; #conventionmentions, a brief look at the Ulster final and NHL, the upcoming festivals of Galway, as well, of course, a selection of Asian music.
The European Juggling Convention (EJC) is the largest juggling convention in the world. I mention it a lot and decided to explain it a bit. The EJC has been running since 1978, when it was held in Brighton and had only 11 attendees. Last year the 40th EJC was held in Lublin, Poland, and roughly 3000 people attended. Every year it welcomes circus people, not just jugglers, from all over the world. For the last ten years attendance has been between 1200-7200 (usually depending on how central it is).
Every year the EJC is held in a different European city. Independent teams, guided by the European Juggling Association, bring their proposals forward to the General Assembly of jugglers who vote on locations. These teams then voluntarily give up their time to organise an EJC including shows, venues, discussions with local councils, advertising and much more.
Currently the EJC is nine days, including arrival and departure days. Camping is included in the price of your ticket (though some people book accommodation, and some do both). Tickets are available online from four-to-seven months in advance and are sold in "Phases". The earlier you buy, the cheaper your ticket is and it helps the EJC team in booking things. Arrival and departure days being the exceptions (but not always), there are workshops from 9am 'til 8pm (and more) which are voluntarily led by attendees, a major evening show (or two, if it's an especially big EJC), and a renegade.
You can find a handy guide on what to pack for the EJC, compiled by the team of the 2014 EJC held in Millstreet, Ireland, here!
A renegade is a late-night show for jugglers, like open mic. Anyone can get up and do a trick, and it isn't necessarily circus-related. If the crowd likes your trick you win a shot of alcohol or sweets.
While the days have some structure to them, which is worth keeping an eye on especially at your first EJC, there are lots of other things people like to do; juggling outside, touring locally, eating and drinking, building sculptures, making other art, napping, swimming, academic discussions, video projects… It is still vacation time and the EJC is a very open and welcoming environment which is a chance to live freely without having to do too much.
The EJC is open to everyone – EVEN if you can't juggle [yet]. If you enjoy fun and shows, it's a great way to spend a week and a bit late July/early August. The 2018 EJC will be held in the Atlantic Ocean in São Miguel, an Azores Island of Portugal, July 28th to 5th of August. If you have any specific questions you will find lots of information on their website, Facebook and the EJA Twitter. You can also find lots of groups on Facebook, some even for specific countries. Each European country also has its own country contact/representative who's job it is to provide you with information about the EJC!
The morning of Sunday, the 7th of August, was a sad affair. The nine days of the European Juggling Convention (EJC) were over for another year. Camp Ireland, including some of us who'd been here two weeks, many at least twelve days, had to pack up our tents and head on. Most people weren't leaving until at least the next day, one person was staying on for the take down, and many of us were to continue travelling before going back the way we'd come.
I woke up a lot between 6am and 10am and finally made the decision to get up and start packing. There were decisions to be made about what to keep, what to leave, who should take what home now, who could use that half bottle of shampoo best and who would make the most use of leftover food.
The ticket machine in Almere Poort only takes coins or card – no notes. When I arrived at it I was, of course, met by a huge throng of people. Eventually it transpired that the ticket machine was no longer accepting coins – then no longer accepting cards. With some people in a rush to get to the airport and main train stations, people began climbing the gates – after taking pictures of the machine's angry, uncooperative screen.
I made it to Amsterdam Centraal early thinking I'd soon be on a train to Berlin. I was told I would have to wait until 8.28pm, take a train to Karlsruhe (south west of Germany) wait an hour and then go to Berlin. So I ended up sat in the station a long time. After bidding godbye to everyone back in camp Ireland I was t spend another few hours with me companion and a friend of ours who had a few hours to kill before heading to the airport.
After they left I went and sat at my own platform, 10b, and immediately had someone ask me "Did you enjoy the EJC?". So there I sat an hour with a German juggler, who'd apparently spotted me simply because I looked a bit odd (I didn't have any juggling equipment tied to my bag).
The journey to Berlin was long. It was my first time interrailing and for this journey I hadn't thought to book anything beyond a seat. As well I did because it turned out to be quite busy and there was plenty of people sat on the ground for hours. I slept on and off, made an exciting journey through many carriages to buy water (somewhat Snowpiercer-esque).
My alarm woke me at 3:30am. I gathered my stuff and got off in Karlsruhe just after 4am.
I would've been more excited to be somewhere that had held the second largest EJC were I not wrecked and confused as to why I'd had to come this far south and not simply gone as far as Duisberg or Dusseldorf.
Got on the 5am ICE 1092. Was sat in a six person carriage that appeared to have only one other reservation – so slept on and off .
I arrived in Berlin at 10.22am, Monday the 8th of August.
After a week of setting up the site, Saturday rolled around and it was time to open the gates to juggler paradise.
My own Saturday was spent doing shopping runs for the core and registration teams, traffic control (waving and juggling at cars and vans that looked juggler-esque on the side of the highway) and also the lights in the bar tent that evening!
It was my first time using an analogue desk, or a desk that was partially in Dutch. Before that was the first of the Special stages – 'Liaison Carbone' by Les Objets Volantes, which was a great start to the week. Most nights of the EJC there's the Open stage, where people have arrived on site and volunteered an act (though they're often the height of their discipline), and the Special Stages which are usually large scale shows and national collaborations. Last event of the day, most days, was the Renegade – an open mic event for jugglers to get up and do anything they like – ANY thing.
During the course of the week over 4,500 people entered the EJC site in Almere Poort. To give you an idea of that, some picture from the Gandinis' show 'SmashedXL' which was on Sunday in Almere Centraal ("XL" beacuse it had 20 people in it instead of the original eight – and much porcelain did get smashed).
That night was Irish night in the Renegade. It was an honour as we were the only country not currently hosting, or set to host, an EJC that got a renegade night. And we killed it. Our host told the story about how a German juggler said to them:
"The best and worst thing to ever come from Ireland was a renegade" and they weren't sure whether to thank them or not.
During the week we saw many shows. We also got to saw and met many famous jugglers – a bonus of having an interest in a niche activity; you can just talk to some of the people who are the best in the world at it.
Aside from the shows, games, competitions, juggling halls, swimming, parade, sight-seeing, there was also some serious business to attend to – the European Juggling Association's (EJA) Annual General Meeting (AGM).
At the EJA's AGM covers some different things including nomination and election of new country representatives/contacts (two-year terms) and most excitingly, the vote on the location of an EJC.
Some details: The vote used to be cast two years in advance of an EJC. For example, in Ireland in 2014, the vote for 2016 was cast. But in Italy in 2015, there was a clash where two teams, Azores of Portugal and Lublin of Poland, both wanted 2017. Team Lublin won, and Team Azores was given a preliminary decision of 2018, but a five-month period for any clashes to occur was allowed (in case any team had been planning on coming forward in 2016 for 2018). And this is why the EJC vote is currently cast three years in advance. The EJA is also seperate from EJC in that the convention isn't organised by the association. The EJA provides the approved teams (voted for by jugglers during the AGM) with an interest-free loan and all the past experience and knowledge of EJCs, in the hope that the EJCs will continue growing and getting better.
The week continued like this and the days and shows all blurred into one. Eventually Sunday the 7th of August rolled 'round and it was time for us to sadly pack up our tents and leave.
My travels to the European Juggling Convention (EJC)began Friday the 22nd of July. I packed checked all my packed bags and travelled from Galway to Dublin with my companion to sleep for a few hours before getting up at 3.45am to go get the bus to the airport.
I got the 4.35am AirCoach from Cabinteely to Dublin Airport, T1. Coincidentally, my radio co-host and oldest friend was flying out the same day, and almost same time, from T1 – but to Japan.
We only realised the timing about a week before so it was very amusing to navigate the airport together before our 7-ish a.m. flights.
I arrived in Schipol Airport, Amsterdam, Netherlands, around 10.30am local time (GMT+1). At this time the direct train was still available to Almere Poort, where the European Juggling Convention (EJC) site was, though I was a week early. I'd applied to assist site set-up but thought I was three days to early even for that.
But I hopped off the train, and almost immediately had someone new come up to me, smiling, asking "You're here for the EJC? Come on in!". I later found out it was Tom, one of the five members of the EJC 2016 core team.
I was introduced to the ten or so people currently on-site, given some water and coffee and asked if I'd like to start working now or later. So I started laying power cables immediately. One of my co-volunteers joked about how this was how he spent his vacation time; manual labour. And it was a great time!
The weather was warm and the site was dusty from the lack of rain. None of the big tops were yet up. Everyone currently on-site, the core-team and five or six volunteers, ate together for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That evening set the tone for most for most of that week's evenings; We sat around, people discussed their juggling clubs and circuses, people juggled and played instruments.
Everyday for the pre-EJC week more people would arrive until there was about eighty of us. The first few days were my favourite, when you knew everyone and worked the hardest, all day every day. Some days we took breaks if it got too hot during the day to work, and visited the lake nearby.
During the week there was every kind of job to do, building fences, planning tent sites, painting signs, repairing the workshop sheet, building trusses, signage, laminating, registration packages….
And also hanging lamps!
And raising trusses and looking at new boards.
Then Saturday the 30th came to open up!
I attended the Dublin Circus Festival for the first time this year. In the weeks leading up to it they had a lot of announcements about events and Gala acts which had me really excited, but I also found out they had a limited capacity of 150 in their Gala show venue which damped my enthusiasm a bit.
I arrived late on Friday after getting the 7.15pm bus after work (the last bus), and caught just the end of the fire show. It was held in the courtyard in Trinity which was quite an impressive setting.
On Saturday myself and my companion arrived around 11am. The hall was very centrally located, though there were no sign-posts or any indication of what was going on inside. There were a great number of people I knew in attendance, so I spent the first while going around the hall chatting and catching up. People were juggling, playing games, and practicing for the first Irish Kendama Open.
However, mild tragedy struck soon after! A Galway juggler fell and we suspected they had broken their arm. Myself, another Galway juggler and two Dublin jugglers accompanied them to the nearest public hospital. I had some games with me, and the Dublin juggler who had led us left some more games with us. So we sat in the Accident and Emergency department playing games while we waited for news.
Not long after, I got a call from another convention attendee asking which hospital we were in, as they had also injured themselves, and wanted to come to the same hospital as us to play games while they waited. So it was an exceptionally merry time in the hospital for us all!
At 4:30pm we got a call telling us the hall was closing at 5pm, which was a bit disappointing. We'd been told it closed at 6pm, which already left the people who couldn't make the Gala with nothing to do, and now we had a bit of a scramble to get back and get bags and equipment from it.
At 5pm half our injured party was sorted, with the other half nearly ready to go, so myself and my companion headed off to procure food. After this I made the twenty minute journey over to the Lir where the Gala was being held. I was very luckily one of the last five people to get a seat despite being there an hour and a quarter before show-time!
The show was quite good. The Lir is a beautiful venue, which has its own in-house staff, and great rigging and lighting set-ups. I enjoyed the show, which had a mix of local talent, Irish over from abroad, and visiting performers. Though my highlight of the weekend was actually the renegade.
We arrived at Doyle's pub an hour early so had to wait before going downstairs. The stage area was also only about 6'3" in height, and the whole area was very cramped. But despite this it was my favourite Irish renegade I've ever been to (second only to the Irish renegade nights at EJC Bruneck 2015). The acts were all great, many of which even incorporated the height and size of the stage.
After the renegade itself was a small dance party which went on until about 3am. Most people left shortly before 4am to catch the NiteLink buses.
My companion and I awoke about midday on Sunday and rushed to have breakfast and get the bus in so as not to miss the games. By some wonderful fluke we arrived the minute they were beginning.
The games had a nice mix of props, skilled and non-skilled games. I particularly appreciated the Simon-Says poi, as there is rarely a game for poi spinners. I proudly won the Rock-Paper-Scissors Worm Championship.
The all closed about 4pm, and many of us then convened in Merrion Square for more juggling, but mostly sitting, playing games and chatting. At about 5:30pm many people started to wander off shouting out what convention they'd see everyone next at.
I started my journey to my second Belfast Juggling Convention about 10am from Galway. I arrived into Dublin and met up with my companion and we got the bus to Belfast arriving at around 5:30pm. We had booked a double room in the Belfast International Youth Hostel which we found very nice and quite reasonable or the two days (we'd had some problems finding a double room BJC/Valentine's weekend). So we were a bit further away from the juggling hall, in Queen's University, than others but it was still very close.
On Friday we did a bit of juggling, and there was an Open Stage in the hall. It was quite casual and intimate, which worked as a lot of people were arriving only on Saturday. Some of the acts were really impressive and some were a bit faffy. It was all very enjoyable. After this we got to enjoy the downstairs bar in the QUB student centre. A great bonus in my mind to have our own space, where people could talk and play instruments and juggle LED equipment.
Saturday there was a screening of 'Surreal Circus' an original film by Rachael Lyndsey, which provided a nice way to relax for hardcore jugglers. A person could also get a hot chocolate to enjoy during the screening from the café downstairs, if they were so inclined.
There was also the usual plethora of workshops including more unusual workshops on Rubix cubes and Whistling. People juggled in the hall, and a lot of people were learning to unicycle and practising handstands in the hall way.
The Gala show was in a church building next to the QUB student centre. The Gala show had a eight, very technically impressive acts. Being theatrically inclined I felt there was something missing from some of them, but the show was still impressive overall. The Gala hosts did a great job in building hype amongst the crowd but could have taken greater care when announcing the names of the acts. Sitting on the balcony I missed half of the names entirely.
After this was the Renegade (open mic for jugglers) which involved a 25 minute walk to the Rosario Youth Centre. Despite the long walk I thought the venue was a huge improvement on the 2014 venue. It was quite fast paced, with a lot of willing participants. There were some tables and chairs for people to sit at but most people stood or sat on the ground. There was also come very special craft beer being sold.
The renegade reflected the rest of the weekend in that it had quite a lot of music, which I didn't interest me much. My personal renegade highlight was the host catching a diabolo on their beard. The renegade went on until about 1am, after which some dancing ensued and then we returned to the hostel, though I believe a party may have taken place somewhere nearby.
Sunday saw the games which included all the usual favourites; club-balance, combat, endurance, unicycle gladiators, hula-hoop race, diabolo-toss and distance passing, as well as some more unusual ones like people-surfing and a zombie variation of three-ball endurance. There was also the final of the Fight Night combat.
Finally we were kicked out at 4pm, took a wander around Belfast before beginning the journey back to Dublin.
Day 6) Thursday: The heat became pretty unbearable today, so there was little us Irish folk could do other than melt and nap fitfully. My new companion and deigned to wander into the forest where it might be cooler, where we found a gazebo that was perfectly fit to nap in. Then dropped by The Games! The Games are another integral part of a juggling convention. Usually taking place on the last day of a usual three day convention, they took place on Friday for the benefit of people travelling home over the weekend.
Common games are three-ball Simon Says (juggling three balls while either performing basic tasks like standing on one leg, or by completing tricks), combat (trying to break people's juggling patterns while juggling three clubs), club balance (balancing a club on your face – forehead, nose or chin) and endurance (and game that involves doing something the longest eg balancing a contact ball on your head, holding a handstand, juggling and number of balls or clubs, often up to seven balls or five clubs).
That evening there was Irish dinner! Where camp New-New-Ireland all got dinner together, rather than people eating loads of potatoes.
The official Fire-show took place that evening, but it was very hard to get a spot, so I ended up buying delicious ice-cream and chatting with one of the Irish-Berlin jugglers who had also failed to procure a spot. I didn't attend much of the renegade though a technician asked me would the Irish be taking over again, and they seemed disappointed I said no, before briefly heading to the bar and then bed.
Day 7) Friday: Many of the Irish jugglers retreated to the gazebo my companion and I had found, to escape the heat. We came well-prepared with food, booze, books and cards.
That evening we took over the Renegade Tent again. It was all going very well, we'd been granted an extra hour as well as it was going so well – until a sudden rain storm hit and flooded the tent at 1:40am. As I stood up I realised at a most inopportune moment I was too inebriated for my own good, stumbled towards a gym to hide from the rain for a while before returning to my tent.
Day 8) Saturday: We all got up about midday and returned to the gazebo with boardgames and cards. We made friends with some people from France who played Star Realms (a great deck-building game). After which we went to a Chinese restaurant; the menu was in German and the chopsticks had French instructions on them.
That evening was the Gala show – the biggest show of every juggling convention, so you can imagine what the biggest show of the biggest convention is like. It was pretty spectacular with multi-prop juggling, swinging trapeze, a uncicyle duo, a ladder act, foot juggling, four-diabolo juggling…
After which my companion and I took a wander around the town. I had to check the train times for my departure the next day. My companion was staying another night before returning to Munich, Germany, to fly out. We then found a "Beach Party" which appeared to be some sort of outdoor-beach-themed-rave-nightclub. Not what we expected to find in the town of Bruneck, but we fanangled our way in with some minimal German, where my companion threw some juggler shapes.
It wasn't terribly enthralling so we returned and slept before..
Day 9) Sunday, he last day. The saddest day of every convention when every has to pack up and leave. Some people were a lot worse for wear than others.
Plenty of people weren't flying home that day but still had to get off site for take-down. I was told I'd be missed by Dublin jugglers "You'll be all the way in Galway" and one of them gifted me a knife with a handle in the shape of a banana. After packing up all my gear, getting some pizza for breakfast, helping my companion pack their tent I commenced some "Bye for now"s, and headed for the train back to Innsbruck, Austria.
Day 2) Sunday: It was a bit foggy waking as we got up this morning (I moved from by the trees, which I was told was prone to flooding, to Camp New-New-Ireland which is comprised mostly of Irish jugglers from Dublin, and one Danish juggler).
I woke up this morning to find a spider in my tent. I tried to catch it with an empty botle but ended up drowning it in rum. I shouted out asking did anyone have a tissue and one of the Dublin jugglers asked why;
I just spilled rum in my tent!
"OH! Here! *another bottle of rum*"
I decided to leave the rum outside in case anyone wanted some.
Today was parade day. Parade's are common enough at juggling conventions. They're a way to thank the town for having us – and also warning everyone (just in case you lived in a tiny town like Bruneck and didn't realise the world's largest juggling convention had set up camp for the next week and a bit).
After the parade I went to find food. I'm not usually one for the shoe-less juggler look but there I was, shoeless, wearing short-shorts and a bikini top. Though I did regret not bringing shoes with me to go into a pizzeria. The local people, despite it being a very small town, were very welcoming and friendly towards the jugglers.
That evening also saw the first Open Stage and renegade! An open stage is where anyone (generally) can volunteer to perform something. It is usually a polished piece though, but people are happy to perform for other jugglers at a convention for free. I volunteered as a stage-hand at it and had a lot of fun, meeting all the performers.
After that was the renegade which is like an open mic for jugglers. It generally starts off with tricks people have just learned or short bits of unfinished choreography. As it gets later and people get more drunk it degenerates into a lot of shouting and chaotic madness and people doing tricks with extra beers involved (which is also very impressive). You generally also get a shot of tequila if the audience likes your performance.
Day 3) Monday: We woke up to a beautiful sky.
Time to go see what's been added to the workshop board!
The two bottles of rum I left outside my tent had also multiplied in the juggling weather. So we decided to make a small bar.
I found the UFO café behind the main EJC area.
Watched some of the Team Combat. Combat is where people juggle three clubs in cascade (the usual pattern) and try to knock other people out by breaking their pattern, stealing their clubs and such. Team Combat is basically the same but with two people working as a team – great for club stealing.
That evening we saw the Flaque show which was really amazing. They had a technician who was secretly a juggler – it really appealed to me. After that was also the second Open Stage – one of the acts, Yosuke Ikeda, was great. You should watch the video, especially if you like The Beatles. After this I went following the Dundu puppet.
Attended the improvisation night for a n hour and then to bed.
The European Juggling Convention is the world's biggest juggling convention. It takes place in a different European country every year and was in Ireland in 2014 – my, and many other Irish people, first EJC! It runs for nine days from Saturday to Sunday the following week. It's like a regular convention in that people give workshops, there are masterclasses, lots of shows, people playing games. It's also different in that it's longer, all camping (conventions in Ireland have little to no camp space), has people from all over the world, and thus has pretty much every circus discipline you can imagine.
We had arrived a day early to Bruneck, on the 31st of July. As had a lot of people who were currently camped outside the gates. One of our party new someone who might be able to get us in so we made our way straight from the station to the site – and magically passed inside when our small party was mistaken for the much larger group of circus students from Berlin. We had infiltrated the EJC a day early!
The camp site was still very empty save for a few tents belonging to organisers and volunteers.
We didn't bother trying to leave camp again and just set-up our tents near the trees,
shared the food we had and went to the bar tent "The first one's free".
Day 1) There were some romantic views to behold.
As well as some not so romantic.
People mostly arrived today so it was time to check out the camp, the town, and collect my ticket!
EJC is like a small town. It even has its own rocks!
Then I went into the actual town of Bruneck to get some supplies and have a look around.
I then returned to perform my civic-juggler duty and get people registered!
My ultimate language goal is to be proficient enough in three languages to work at an EJC registration desk. This year I settled for shouting at people asking did they need pens or paper – Stylo? Peann? Páipéar? Stift? That evening Matthias Romir had a solo show which was a Very big deal to me. He's one of my favourite performer. He's a great juggler but he has great stories as well. After which we all went to the bar, where people juggled and danced and drank – and that is what you can expect from a regular first day of a convention!