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In healthcare, we frequently create and implement new tools, technologies, and processes to make patient care safer and more efficient and effective. But the creation of such improvements is only half the equation for success. A piece of equipment or software may be perfectly designed to overcome an existing challenge, but its success depends on how people interact with it.
James Schreiner, a PHD graduate from University of Illinois College of Engineering at Urbana-Champaign and recipient of Jump ARCHES funding, examined the human choices and judgment used with a patient re-admittance risk assessment tool OSF HealthCare developed for its patient case managers.
Case managers create individual patient discharge plans in order to maximize the patient's recovery and prevent hospital readmission. Some patients require detailed communication plans, technology support, and follow-up from medical staff. Others can go home with minimal to no instructions or follow-up based on the factors affecting the complexity of their case. The patient re-admittance tool used by OSF aggregates factors such as the patient's age, history, home support structure, and reason for hospital stay and presents them to the case manager in an organized and prioritized manner.
The patient discharge planning tool was designed to complement, rather than replace, the case manager's judgment. However, Schreiner's research found there was a correlation between case managers' level of experience and their likelihood to accept discharge plan recommendations from the tool. Inexperienced case managers relied heavily on the tool, while more senior case managers used it as a supplement to their experience and judgment. In other words, inexperienced managers were biasing their plans according to the tools recommendations and were considerably less likely to deviate from it, regardless of the case specifics. This unintended bias could cause a less optimal assessment in the design of a patient's discharge.
To counter this bias, Schreiner suggests using known cognitive psychology and organizational dynamic methods to help de-bias the use of these tools. For example, just informing case managers that the tool could, and probably would, subconsciously bias them actually starts to de-bias them.
OSF is currently assessing the use of simulations for addressing the issues Schreiner identified. Simulation is a proven and useful education platform to train case managers. Its use would allow learners to experience the technology in a safe environment where we can vary the situations case managers will encounter and provide them feedback on their decision-making, helping them gain experience and develop judgment.
Simulation also allows for group learning, which utilizes the collective knowledge and experiences of the learners and facilitators to enhance the overall understanding and best practices of technology utilization.
Ultimately, all decision-support technologies we employ can unintentionally bias the user. Training, especially in realistic simulations, can help provide the mental model needed to employ better judgment for using, rather than relying on, new technologies.
Don Halpin, MS Don Halpin is the Healthcare Systems Engineer at Jump. He is responsible for supporting socio-technical innovation projects. In this role, he develops new technologies and processes – particularly the incorporation of aviation safety tools into the healthcare arena.


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The above video was prodused by Totoran Bogdan, a student in the the school where I worked in Petrosani, Colegiul Tehnic "Dimitrie Leonida". The pictures used in the film were taken by a former colleague and great friend Ioan Ilea Ernest.
It used to be done by raking leaves into a big pile next to a tree, climbing up in the tree, letting yourself go and enjoying that feeling of being in a cloud. Evidently we grow and that pile will no longer support our weight but we still manage to capture the magnificence of fall. Whether it be the bright colors popping out in the landscape, the crumbling of leaves under your feet (or rake), the taste in the air when the first cold separates the seasons, or one of the early games of the highly anticipated football season, fall is a season highly anticipated by many and at times seems all too short.
The Romanian fall of 2011 came like a slap in the face. Rain had totally held off in the two months leading up to the abrupt changing of the seasons, making a difficult living for the buretar (mushroom picker). Suddenly the weather changed from t-shirt to hoodie and beanie, and a couple days later clouds rolled and the rain began to fall. Unfortunately for the runners of Bucharest, the Bucharest International Marathon was scheduled for that first day of cold rain. Despite the gloomy weather I had to leave the apartment early that morning to catch the start of the race as it took place in the closest square, a two minute walk away. Seeing the runners warming up in their spandex get-ups and their skimpy shorts took me back to that one year, in eighth grade, when I captured the fall by running cross-country. The air in Bucharest had the same bite to it, the same taste as those cross-country meets. I remembered the warm-up exercises, the black Lifa beanie handed down from my older brother, and the skimpy shorts that we had to wear. Since those first few days of the 2011 fall I've been taking any chance that I can to appreciate the season, knowing that the leaves fall in the blink of an eye and that a cold, dark, but beautiful winter will soon descend on Romania.
In the past three years capturing fall for me has taken place through a camera lens. I'm no pro at taking pictures but I like to do it and it gives me one more excuse to get out and appreciate my surroundings regardless of the season. I was recently looking through the only pictures that were ever on my ipod, which consisted of pictures taken during my last fall in the states. They include some pretty rockin Halloween pictures of Jay and Silent Bob but also some fall shots of the finger-lakes region of New York. The colors on the surrounding hills created a scene that I thought I might have to give up for a couple of years while I'm abroad. It turns out that those beautiful fall colors were very present and even more vibrant in the region of Romania where I was placed. Walking through the Jiet Canyon or the Jiu Gorge the bright colors of fall surround you on all sides and at times seem to cover you. The best time to take shots is when you see those great colors with the perfect blue background of the sky on a clear sunny day. As that cool wind blows by your cheek you're reminded of the beauty in the changing of the seasons, a feeling that can't be captured by even the greatest camera lenses.
Living in the big city now, I knew that I would experience a different kind of fall season. Rather than beautiful rolling hills surrounding me every day, I have concrete blocks, streets, cars, and too many people to appreciate. Luckily for me I live in a pretty green city. There are still trees in between the blocks, beautiful parks, nice architecture and opportunities to get out and see the countryside. For a couple nice sunny weeks October and November the wind would blow leaves into my path while riding my bike to work in the morning. The major highlight of this fall was having the opportunity to join a dedicated group of environmental volunteers in planting more trees so that future generations can experience the joys that I have experienced in the past and will continue to experience in years to come.


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Putting an end to shame
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Our biggest problem isn't fear. It is shame. Shame defines us deep down in the recesses of our sense of ourselves. It informs us of our identity. It makes our choices for us and interacts with others through us. It dictates what we repress and what we accept. In fact, it is shame that creates our fear. And the truth is that if we really knew who we truly are, shame would simply dissolve. But we live in a world in which to not feel shame is to not fit in. We live in a world in which our children shame each other into compliance with the social agenda. We live in a world in which shame at least a part of how we choose our careers, our mates, and our lives. It is, all too often, the ruler of our lives. So, this week, along with introducing Oprah's next Super Soul Sunday with a clip of her interview with bestselling author and religious historian Karen Armstrong, we are going to discover how we free ourselves from shame. Don't miss it.
Authentic Living
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Your Authentic Self is wise, knows the highest path for your life and has never been wounded. That's right. You have a part of you that has never been wounded. In fact, that part is the truest essence of who you are. Would you like to access it? Do you know how to use your own internal guidance system? Would you like to have peace? How about a more meaningful life? Your authenticity can give you these seemingly miraculous gifts—but you have to know how to get there. Authentic Living with Andrea Mathews will help you raise your consciousness to the level of your own I AM by interviewing some of the great spiritual experts of today. You'll learn how to see your true self in the midst of life's twists and turns and be challenged to think outside the box when it comes to the mysteries of life. Can you afford to miss even one of these shows? Authentic Living airs live Wednesdays at 1 PM Pacific on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel.
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My g-g-g-grandfathe was Donald Judson Brown of Stratford, NH. His parents were Isaac Brown & Nancy Gile both of Stratford, CT.
I am aware of Isaac's lineage and there are no Judsons. However, I only know Nancy's father - Rev. George Gile also of Stratford. Since Donald's middle name was Judson, I am hoping Rev. George Gile married a Judson and their daughter (Nancy) gave her son (Donald) "Judson" as a middle name.
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'The Expendables,' Living Entirely Up To Their Name
An ex-CIA rogue has taken control of a pretty Caribbean island nation, transforming it into a repressive narco-state. Who ya gonna call?
Well, the Losers might be available. And then there's the A-Team. Or maybe the Expendables. All three groups of ragtag yet invincible mercenaries are pretty much equivalent. In fact The Expendables' director, co-writer and star Sylvester Stallone might just as well have called his squad of grizzled bad boys The Interchangables.
If Barney (Stallone) and his crew don't exhibit much personality, it's partially because they're too busy fighting. The movie opens breathlessly on a ship in the Gulf of Aden, where the Expendables dispatch a group of ruthless Somali pirates. Depicted partially in low-def video, the showdown resembles a ultraviolent video game, complete with spurting gore and exploding flesh.
After the triumphant bloodbath, Barney banishes one of his team, Gunner (Dolph Lundgren), for lack of restraint. (Scruples; it's nice to have scruples. Though as it turns out, Barney's top lieutenants -- played by Jason Statham and Jet Li -- aren't exactly career diplomats; when the final battle arrives, they and the other Exes (Terry Crews and Randy Couture) will exterminate scores of soldiers with no more qualms than they might swat mosquitoes.)
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In the lull following that pirate shootout, the Exes retire to their garage/clubhouse, a shrine to tattoos, motorcycles, '70s blues-rock and knife-throwing contests. (There's no visible "No Girls Allowed" sign, but it must be there somewhere.) This macho theme park is supervised by Tool, played by Mickey Rourke, who appears not to have showered since Iron Man 2. Don't get attached, though; his role is only slightly bigger than those of Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger, who share one amusing, in-jokey scene with Stallone.
Statham's Lee is the one Ex allotted his own subplot: He's distraught because his girlfriend dumped him for being too mysterious and too absent. Yang (Li) is reduced to a Dagwood-like tagline: He's always asking for a raise.
In a quick attempt to convey mercenary motivation, Tool reminds Barney of how they lost their humanity while fighting -- he doesn't say for whom -- in Bosnia. It's one of several weightless geopolitical references in a movie that treats current events as mere fodder. (Waterboarding? Yeah, that could be a cool scene.)
Barney may have left his soul in the Balkans, but he's about to get a nobility injection. When he and Lee undertake a scouting mission to dictatorial Vilena, Barney meets Sandra (Giselle Itie), a fetching young revolutionary. Her fervent dedication to liberty (among other arousing qualities) inspires Barney to lead a mission to replace the local strongman.
That means also tangling with the power behind the Vilenian throne, cocaine-peddling Yank James Munroe (Eric Roberts). His Munroe doctrine? Greed is good.
Eventually, the Exes arrive in force, butchering the baddies and setting off abundant petroleum-fueled explosions. As in most current action movies, hyperactive editing substitutes for coherent movement. Li brought along his usual stunt choreographer, Corey Yuen, but their joint efforts seem to have been wasted.
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Instead, the battle scenes rely on brutality so over-the-top that it verges on the farcical. Essentially, The Expendables is a comedy, although one that elicits genuine laughter less often than chortles of OMG shock.
Next to the hopelessly inexpressive Stallone and the English-impaired Li, Statham emerges as the movie's principal wit. But the script furnishes him with only a few deadpan quips. Besides, it's no great accomplishment to be the funniest guy in a Sylvester Stallone flick.


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I am glad to inform that I passed PMP yesterday - 2nd March 2017. I am thankful to Saket and his team for providing access to iZenBridge's course content and exams. Also, the wisdom passed on by Saket in the hangout session was helpful.
I would like to share my take on the preparation for PMP:
1) It is PMBOK, PMBOK, PMBOK all the way - no second thought.
2) Study PMI Code of ethics first and last too. This helps align yourself with the PMI philosophy.
3) Read PMBOK first. Note all examples, bulleted points and diagrams carefully. Prepare charts for Project Charter, WBS Dictionary, Issue log, RACI chart, Risk Register, Stakeholder register, etc. These activities and diagrams in PMBOK help us to remember good points.
4) Read Rita's book or any other book. I personally prefer skipping this step. However, there is value in Rita's exercises, Initiating and executing process groups. Additionally, reading the chapter on Quality helps.
---> Steps 3 & 4 should ideally take 13 * (Number of days per chapter) where 13 is the total number of chapters in PMBOK.
5) Attempt chapter-wise questions from iZenBridge, Scordio and Aileen Ellis's books - there are 4 "very" short books in all. The good thing about these books is they go by PMBOK.
Inspect and adapt:
6) Now take 1 or 2 mock exams to assess where we are. Please don't waste time on too many mock tests.
7) Identify weaknesses and work on them - REPEAT. Notice how the questions are framed and study accordingly. For example, one could frame 3 questions from a single paragraph under Mitigate in Risk Responses process.
8) Take another mock exam. Identify weakness and work. By now, you would have fixed the date.
9) Take heart when you see questions from unknown topics on the exam - they might be experimental questions.
10) Work hard and you would not need luck!
When you are unclear about a topic watch iZenBridge's videos - they help.
Hope it helps!
PS: If possible, form a study group and exchange ideas.
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Dragonborn, by Toby Forward
Sam is an orphaned boy learning magic from a kindly old wizard in a cottage of sylvan simplicity (I liked that he was named Sam, which I thought made a nice change in its matter-of-factness), who has a dragon friend (but not the sort one rides on). The old wizard dies before Sam has finished his apprenticeship, and all his old pupils show up at the sylvan retreat. And none of them believes that Sam was a true apprentice, with magic and all. So Sam, and his dragon friend, strike out on their own, leaving the other wizards faced with a magically locked door that convinces them pretty quickly that Sam has magic after all, and needs to be found.
Sam's journey takes him to a school of magic, but it is no Hogwarts. Instead it is a degenerate place where the library has been neglected, and a sort of capitalist spirit of magic for profit rules supreme. There at the magic school is a brave and clever girl, and a mean boy who plots against our hero.
And then everything becomes a lot more complicated and difficult to explain, with a struggle against malevolent evil in the form of a sorceress who's a really nasty piece of venom, and magic playing out in interesting ways, and the grown-up wizards turn up and are interesting and it was really quite engrossing.
( I liked the simpler first part best).
Things got more tricky to follow, and the climactic scene toward the end (involving the whole "dragonborn" thing) didn't make sense to me (to put it more bluntly, I have No Clue At All what happened in the relationship of the boy and the dragon and how it helped thwart the antagonist) but that could be just my own dimness. And then the book ends, clearly in need of a sequel (which I will read), but not distressingly so.
1. It's disturbing. The good wizard is dead right from the start, and Sam is alone and friendless. The adults who are supposed to be his friends fail him. Sam almost dies at one point, and takes a long time to recover. The magic school is rotten. The (tremendously appealing) dragon friend is separated from Sam for most of the book.
And on top of all that, the bad character is scary and disgusting (I really could have done without so much detail about her beetle eating habits; one beetle, two beetles, I could have taken, but there were lots more), and she tortures people, and we never (in this book at least) find out who or what she really is, so she remains an undefeated figure of nightmare. Voldemort is scary too, but we kind of work our way up to him. This bad beetle-eater is there from the beginning, casting a creepy pall of darkness from her dismal tower.
2. The story is confusing. Not in a muddled writing sort of way, but because confusing things happen without much explication. There is some backstory given for the world in general, through pages from Sam's notebook, but the history of the adult characters (and clearly they have lots of history) is (for the most part) not told to the reader. One has many questions along the way--why were the older wizards so dim about Sam? Is such and such character to be trusted? Who the heck is the bad beetle-eater, and was she always so bad? Why is the dragon doing that? There is no spoon-feeding (and as I said, I failed to understand what happened at the end).
So I'm not going to offer this one to my own nine-year old (devourer of fantasy though he is), but I am going to be on the look-out for the sequel myself....and now I see that the sequel, Fireborn, has already been out for a while in the UK, but is coming in December over here in the US...
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Sounds like a read I'd like too. Thanks for sharing about it.ReplyDelete
I certainly enjoy stories with dragons but why the creepy beetle eater? I like your highlighting of common elements, it is interesting how often they come up. It's those authors who find a new element to add that I most enjoy.ReplyDelete
I too appreciated your highlighting the familiar tropes in your review. I'll add this to my list, but may not rush to get it.ReplyDelete
I've been curious about this one because I just saw Fireborn this past week. It DOES have a lot of typical elements, though I'm glad to see you found it enjoyable regardless. I like that there's no spoon feeding, and I like disturbing, but at the same time not really getting what happened is a problem.ReplyDelete


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I was always told that we were from "Scotch/Irish" stock, especially on my mother's side. I always attributed my lifelong curiosity about Scotland to those inner callings. When I first stepped off a plane in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1983 and immediately felt that I was where I belonged, that, too, I assumed was from that tie.
It has also been interesting to find that my first ancestors (on both sides of my family) first came to the new world in the early 1700s and came to Texas in the early 1800s. It appears I come by that restless spirit honestly.
It seems fitting that my first sweater project of the season be an Argyle pattern. It's something I've been wanting to do for a long time and it's finally coming together.
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Integrated Research (ASX:IRI), developers of PROGNOSIS precise performance management solutions today launched the latest addition to their IP telephony product range designed specifically for contact centres – PROGNOSIS IPCC Management Reporting.

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Essentially, PROGNOSIS IPCC Management Reporting displays contact centre volume trends over time, provides Erlang values that show how long callers are likely to wait in queue and provides wallboards that display the load on contact centre resources and components.

Wall explained Erlang values: "Erlang formulas are a very clever set of algorithms that describe how a large population goes about accessing a limited resource. No other product provides Erlang calculations for the IPCC (Internet Protocol Contact Centre) environment. That is what makes PROGNOSIS IPCC Management Reporting business-centric. They provide a vital shift in perspective that makes all the difference in staying ahead of events in the contact centre, rather than trying to manage it reactively."

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Longitudinal Assessment of Neurocognitive Function and Quality of Life of Patients With Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Undergoing Treatment
You will participate in a series of neurocognitive tests. For these tests, you will be
asked to complete certain tasks that require the use of your hands, eyes, and ears. The
neurocognitive testing will take about 30 minutes.
You will answer some questionnaires about disease symptoms and your quality of life. It
will take about 30 minutes to complete the questionnaires.
You will participate in these neurocognitive tests and fill out the questionnaires before
you begin cancer therapy. Your interval testing will coincide with your clinic visit
evaluations, which will be approximately at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. If you do not
receive therapy, you will be asked to complete the neurocognitive tests at baseline and then
again on your follow up clinic visit evaluations, which will be approximately at 3 months
and at 6 months. You may be asked to continue your participation in these neurocognitive
tests and fill out questionnaires approximately every 3 months thereafter.
This is an investigational study. About 306 patients will take part in this study. All
will be enrolled at UTMDACC.
Observational Model: Case-Only, Time Perspective: Prospective
Effect of cancer therapy on AML or MDS patients (longitudinal assessment neuropsychiatric (NP), neurocognitive (NC) symptoms, quality of life (QOL))
Interval testing will be approximately at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months.
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FP: What about ships turning in space like airplanes?I have to agree. BSG also scores points for not having sound effects in the airless vacuum of space. On the other hand, Space warfare doesn't have to be realistic. I enjoyed the hell out of the battles they showed on Deep Space Nine during the Dominion War.
CW: Babylon 5 was closer in that it understood that there is no air in space and you don't bank. But even on that show, the ships would be under thrust, and then they decide to go back the way they come, they would spin around and almost immediately start going in the opposite direction. That doesn't work. They ignored the fact that acceleration is cumulative. But I do like that they can rotate in flight and fire sideways. Babylon 5 and the new Battlestar Galactica are far and away the best in trying to portray vector physics. There are a lot of problems with the way they do it, but I'm willing to give them an A for effort.


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Viper 10x28
Viper 10x28
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Discontinued Viper® 10x28 Binocular
Pick up the award-winning optics of the Vortex Viper in a tough, compact size—reliable in the worst conditions. XD (extra-low dispersion glass) objective lenses further enhance resolution and deliver the true-to-life color accuracy so essential for identifying game. Even at longer distances, the resolution of this premium, single-hinge compact will keep you scanning the landscape for one last look.
|10 x
|Objective Lens Diameter
|28 mm
|Eye Relief
|19 mm
|Exit Pupil
|2.8 mm
|Linear Field of View
|267 feet/1000 yards
|Angular Field of View
|5.1 degrees
|Close Focus
|7.5 feet
|Interpupillary Distance
|56-73 mm
|4.7 inches
|4.5 inches
|12 ounces
|Product Manual (PDF)
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- Comfort neck strap
- Soft carry case
Optical Features
|XD Lens Elements
|Extra-low dispersion (XD) glass increases resolution and color fidelity, resulting in crisp, sharp images.
|XR Fully Multi-Coated
|Proprietary coatings increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces.
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|Coating on roof prism models enhances resolution and contrast.
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|O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating the binocular for reliable performance in all environments.
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|Ultra-hard, scratch-resistant coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt.
|Rubber Armor
|Provides a secure, non-slip grip, and durable external protection.
Convenience Features
|Adjustable Eyecups
|Twist up and down for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses.
|Center Focus Wheel
|Adjusts the focus of both binocular barrels at the same time.
|Adjusts for differences in a user's eyes. Located on right eyepiece.
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|Objective Lens Diameter
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|Eye Relief
|19 mm
|Exit Pupil
|2.8 mm
|Linear Field of View
|267 feet/1000 yards
|Angular Field of View
|5.1 degrees
|Close Focus
|7.5 feet
|Interpupillary Distance
|56-73 mm
|4.7 inches
|4.5 inches
|12 ounces
|Product Manual (PDF)
Rated 5 out of 5 by Littlehunter from Best compact binos My work got us these binos to use and they are the best compat binos my eyes have ever looked though. Would like a par to have for those spot and stock hunts or to take in the back country. There small and compact and perfict for when you sneeking in the woods or belly crawling to set up for a shot. Their light weight so they dont put any strain on your neck. Perfict clear image and a great set of binos to through in for those back country hunts. All the power of the bigger binos in a smaller package.
Date published: 2017-06-15
Rated 4 out of 5 by JMed45 from Good for bird hunting I use these binos when I'm duck and goose hunting, which I do a lot of. They are great to throw in the blind bag so you can see in the morning when the birds start lifting of the water and moving around a long ways off. As for big game hunting, these could work, but I would go with something with better light-gathering capabilities. It's not as important to see minute details with the birds as it is with deer, etc... For a relatively inexpensive pair of binos, they've held up well so far.
Date published: 2017-06-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by Strick from An easy everyday go to pick. I decided on the 10 X 28 Vipers mainly for the size. They are small enough to carry on any hunt and tuck away in a side pouch or turkey vest pocket. But don't let the size fool you, with the exceptional glass and 10 power zoom, they're powerful enough to leave on the truck dash ready to use when any scouting opportunity presents itself.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Sean952 from Awesome binoculars I have hunted with these for 1 season and love them. They are pact with features. They stand up great to long days glassing and stalk hunting as well as being in a tree stand. The only reason I did b other give them 5 stars is it is a little to easy to bump the focus knob. Great product.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Dick from I wouldn't ever need to purchase this product I reall like its the right size and a food prices. I also believe vortex is the best optics company out almost purely because of their customer service, but the products are made with great quality
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Jeremy928 from Very compact for shed hunting I had these binoculars for a couple months n I'm glad I got them because I did IV been successfull at finding sheds thanks to vortex optics for making great products
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Rated 5 out of 5 by DebbieDowner1 from Just Awesome!!! I have owned these for just over 3 years now and I love them. So clear and never had an issue with fog or moisture in the early mornings.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by boss302 from viper 10 excellent product, good at low light, durable, sharp image, wont buy anything but vortex now
Date published: 2018-03-03
I found a vortex viper 8x28 binocular still for sale on the internet but I'm wondering do they have a threaded tripod mounting hole like my diamondback 8x28s have?
Yes, they have a threaded hole to use the tripod adapters.
Date published: 2018-01-17
Where are these made?
The Viper 10x28's were manufactured in China.
Date published: 2017-11-03
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Performance measures track progress toward attaining goals and objectives. The Broward MPO uses performance measures to:
- Assess how well the transportation system is operating
- Provide information to support decisions
- Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of transportation project and service delivery
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The federal transportation funding legislation, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), formalized these basic planning concepts and added a new requirement, "Performance-based Planning " into the metropolitan planning process. Federal metropolitan planning rules require Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPOs) incorporate clearly stated goals, objectives and measures in their planning processes. At their core, goals, objectives and measures (GOMs) provide a clear way to convey the trade-offs made during the planning and project prioritization process.
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Let us, for one minute, believe the Interior Minister is correct and this young man did fail to carry out his military service ! and had a record of convictions !!let us also add that this man is a drug dealer !!! and robbed a number of banks in Egypt!!!! Let us say he is against the regime and he wants Mubarak to quit...what else can we add to the guilt of this young man !!?.....What ever he did, does not give anyone in the police force and the secret police to first of all treat him this way and finally kill him in this brutal and savage way. Not even animals kill this way only if they are hungry...Yes these ugly savage men are hungry for blood, they are hungry to kill, they hungry to distroy the fabric of the Egyptian community, but it will not work, they will be found guilty and go to prison where they will be slaves to their dersires of murder and mayham. My God protect all Egyptains from these animals.
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Retired New York City homicide detective, Vinny DeMarco joins his old partner, Bluto, in a pizza restaurant in Reno, NV. The oldest pizza delivery man in America gets more than he bargained for when he delivers a pizza to the mysterious Scotsman, one of Reno's big shot gangsters. What follows is a tale of action, murder and revenge as hot and spicy as a pepperoni pizza.
Rating: Unrated
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After sorting and blending, the first stage in preparing raw wool is scouring: washing in hot water. The old scouring mill at Horbury Bridge is a reminder of the Victorian heyday of the West Riding woollen industry, when there were several large woollen mills at Horbury Bridge.
The mill closed long ago and is divided into units, some of them workshops with the one facing the road housing an antiques and second-hand furniture store.
Di Bosco coffee & champagne bar
I drew it from a table in the conservatory in Di Bosco, the coffee and champagne bar, which opened yesterday. Workers from the scouring mill must have drunk here often but at that time it would have been ale and porter, as this building was originally The Ship Inn, which dated back to at least the time that Sabine Baring Gould wrote Onward Christian Soldiers at Horbury Bridge. In 1865 he set up his mission headquarters in a terraced house, which still exists, midway between the Ship and the Horse & Jockey.
He certainly entertained decidedly un-Christian thoughts towards these two public houses, in particular the Horse & Jockey which, in his novel Through Fire and Flood, he has washed away in flash flood of epic proportions which cascades down the Calder Valley like a CGI sequence from a disaster movie.
In reality it survived and it now has a good reputation for resident chef Michael Oldroyd's traditional Yorkshire food and, sorry about this Sabine, the landlord's traditional Yorkshire beers.
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Class-leading fuel efficiency; responsive powertrains; rear passenger space; smooth ride; generous standard features; safety features
The 2014 Hyundai Tucson comes in three trims: the base-model GLS, the SE, and the Limited. The GLS is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder that delivers 164 horsepower and 151 ft-lb of torque. The Tucson SE and Limited, meanwhile, utilize a 2.4L 4-cylinder rated at 182 horsepower and 177 ft-lb of torque. Both engines have gasoline direct injection and continuously variable camshaft timing for responsiveness, without giving up efficiency. Hyundai has saved a lot of weight in the Tucson's body by using high-strength steel. Fuel economy ratings that were previously best-in-class are further improved thanks to the Active ECO System, which modifies engine and transmission controls to smooth throttle response. All Tucsons feature a 6-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual control, which has very smooth shifts while downshifting responsively.
Front-wheel drive is standard on the Tucson, though all-wheel drive is available on all models. The system sends power only to the front wheels in normal driving but sends more to the back as needed. It also has a 50/50 lock mode, which is ideal for slippery conditions such as snow or mud.
The Tucson has an absorbent ride and a quiet, refined interior feel, thanks to standard SACHS amplitude selective dampers and suspension arrangement that uses stabilizer bars front and back. Meanwhile, the electric power steering system varies its effort for various vehicle speeds and helps save fuel. The Tucson's turning circle of 34.7 feet is the best in its class, according to Hyundai.
Hyundai has, just as with its other vehicles, piled on the standard safety features. The list includes electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, Hillstart Assist Control and Downhill Brake Control for confidence on slippery slopes, front active head restraints, and a total of six airbags with both front side and full-length side-curtain airbags.
While the Tucson isn't much larger than other compact crossovers, its long wheelbase pays off with an especially roomy interior. The rear seat is quite spacious, with enough legroom for adults, and the front seats have additional seat track to accommodate tall drivers. Back seats are 60/40 split fold-down and include a two-stage reclining function. When folded forward, they lay flat for a large cargo area, and the Tucson has lots of smaller cubbies and compartments for everything from sunglasses to extra drinks.
The Tucson GLS starts at well under $22,000 and includes 17-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, power windows and locks, keyless entry, tilt steering with steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, and a trip computer. The SE adds heated mirrors, automatic headlights, fog lights, 8-way power driver seat, leather trim, heated front seats, a 4.3-inch color touchscreen audio display, and a rearview camera. Finally, the Limited adds 18-inch alloys, chrome exterior accents, push-button start, dual automatic temperature control, leather seats, solar front glass, and a windshield wiper de-icer.
The Tucson Limited offers a Technology Package, which includes a navigation system with 7-inch touchscreen, 360-watt premium audio, LED taillights and a panoramic sunroof.
For 2014, the Hyundai Tucson receives two new engine options with gasoline direct injection. The 2.0L 4-cylinder produces 164 horsepower and 151 ft-lb of torque, while the 2.4L 4-cylinder makes 182 horsepower and 177 ft-lb of torque, up from last year's 176 horsepower. The implementation of direct injection provides a great balance between performance and fuel economy, with the 2.0 returning an EPA-estimated 23 mpg in the city, while the 2.4 returns 24 mpg combined. The bigger engine is also capable of towing up to 2,000 when properly equipped. The 5-speed manual transmission has been dropped, and all Tucson models now utilize a six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual control.
Elsewhere, the Tucson gets new projector headlights with LED accents, plus LED taillights, standard amplitude selective dampers, new 17- and 18-inch alloy wheel designs, new interior colors, standard steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, two-stage reclining 60/40 split rear seats, standard Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, and more. Finally, the entry-level Tucson GLS offers all-wheel drive for the first time.
The Tucson has a lot going for it when matched up against the competition. With either available direct-injected engine, the Tucson has some of the highest combined and highway fuel economy ratings in its class. The Tucson has a longer wheelbase than its rivals yet has one of the shortest turning diameters, which keeps it settled and stable on the open road but also maneuverable in tight spaces. Hyundai also notes that there is more interior space than in some vehicles a class larger, while rear-seat legroom is class-leading.
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Two Worksop men who stole oil from Clumber Park ended up speeding through country lanes and a built up area with police cars in hot pursuit.
Christopher Michael Daniels, of Gateford Road, and Jake Anthony Dennington, of Cavendish Road, pleaded guilty to stealing oil belonging to the National Trust at Clumber Park on 13th June.
Dennington, 23, also admitted driving a Vauxhall Astra van dangerously on roads in the Manton area on the same day.
Mansfield magistrates heard a van owned by Dennington was seen being driven suspiciously by a warden at Clumber Park.
Male voices were also heard as someone tampered with the park's oil storage tank. Dennington's van was then driven past the wardens.
Later it was discovered 100 litres of oil had been taken.
Police officers saw the van being driven at speed towards them and recognised Dennington.
They had followed him driving at 80 mph down a country lane but had not chased him as the situation could have been dangerous.
The van was later spotted being driven at around 50mph in a 30mph zone in Manton. It failed to stop at a junction and nearly collided with another vehicle. The police followed the car with sirens blazing and lights flashing.
The van then stopped suddenly, the men got out and ran off in opposite directions.
Dennington was arrested and police found four containers of oil in the back.
The men claimed they had found the oil in containers at Clumber Park but denied stealing from the tank.
They also said they had not heard the police sirens or noticed the flashing lights until they stopped.
Dennington denied driving as fast as the officers claimed.
Daniels was given a six month community order with a 10 day rehab activity requirement and ordered to pay a court charge of £180, with a victim surcharge of £60.
Dennington was sent to Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing.on 1st July and given conditional bail.


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Recent news
Opera Mediaworks starts mobile ad sales in Russia
Opera Mediaworks, a fully-owned subsidiary of Opera Software, today announced that the company will start sales of mobile advertisements in Russia to advertisers and ad agencies through three authorized sales houses: AddinApp, iVengo Mobile and Mobio. The sales houses will be responsible for sales, accounting and billing processes.
Opera Mediaworks is the world's largest mobile advertising platform, serving more than 13.000 sites and applications and delivering more than 60 billion ad impressions per month, 1.3 billion of which are delivered in Russia.
"Less than a month has passed since we presented our mobile advertising platform to representatives from the largest Russian advertising agencies. Today, we are happy to announce the long anticipated launch of mobile advertising sales in Russia, and the official sales houses involved. Russian advertisers will now be able to make use of all the advantages of the Opera Mediaworks platform, which is the absolute world leader in terms of coverage, amount of inventory and premium content ad spaces," says Elena Pikunova, Head of Advertising Sales in Russia at Opera Mediaworks.
About Opera Mediaworks
Opera Mediaworks is the world's largest mobile advertising platform, helping to power the global mobile economy. We improve efficiency, through technology, innovation, transparency and trust, to create an open and vibrant marketplace for publishers and advertisers across the globe. Opera Mediaworks includes AdMarvel, an ad-serving and mediation platform; Mobile Theory, a premium mobile ad network in the U.S.; 4th Screen Advertising Ltd., a premium ad network in the United Kingdom; and Mediaworks Performance, a results-driven mobile ad network. Also included are impressions served within Opera mobile properties, including the Opera Mini Smart Page and the Opera Mobile Store. Opera Mediaworks is part of the Opera Group.
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Since its founding in 1996, Opera has been a pioneer in shaping the future of the internet. Providing faster and more innovative web browsers, Opera is the everyday browser of choice for more than 320 million people.
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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Children´s Personal Growth and other Personal Growth topics.
Treat each child uniquely, rather than equally. Give (time, skills, actual material goods) based on need. Don't give every child extra reassurance if only one child needs it, (for example, when a parent leaves). Giving based on need reduces jealousy, while giving uniformly can create jealously. Treating each child uniquely enhances self-esteem as well as reducing competition.
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New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI) Delhi Daredevils captain Zaheer Khan today attributed his sides 51-run thrashing of Kings XI Punjab in an IPL match here to sticking to the basics. He said his side executed the plans well on the field. "We just did the basics right. Got a decent start. we did not lose wickets regularly. The pitch was slow and we executed the plans well," Zaheer said after the match. "The pitch was slow and we executed the plans well. It was important that we accelerate at the right time and the start was good from Samson and Billings. We have good batsmen to hit in the end and the platform needs to be good, which it was today," said the former India strike bowler. Electing to bat, Delhi scored 188 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs and then restricted Punjab to 137 for 9. Talking about his bowlers clinical show, Zaheer said, "The way Nadeem bowled was crucial. It was important not to give away runs. I bowled a lot of cutters too. Happy with the way things are going. So far so good." A disappointed Punjab captain Glenn Maxwell said his side gave 30 runs too many to Delhi batsmen. "We were a bit behind with the bat. We probably gave 30 too many in conceding 188. We let ourselves go and gave them too many boundary balls at the back end. Were not executing well enough with the ball," Maxwell said. "We failed in all three facets of the game today. Axar continues to show hes a superstar and Cariappa did well too." Man-of-the-match Corey Anderson of Delhi said, "It was the kind of wicket where it was tough to get going. Sanju and Sam (Billings) set a great platform. It was good to have that platform to go from. "We thought 160 might have been a reasonable target during one of the time-outs and in the end it probably was," said Anderson who made 39 not out from 22 balls and took a wicket later. "As a bowler, you have to read the game. Zaheer sets some interesting fields and hes a smart cricketer. Its a nice confidence to have. It was a clinical performance from the bowlers. Its valuable to be able to chop and change combinations. Finding the right people to do the job is key." PTI PDS PDS
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Submitted by Vegetarian Medley on Tue, 06/07/2016 - 13:17
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This is a sweet and tangy mocktail made with young coconut water, Pineapple, and Cucumber. It's super refreshing and best part for me is munching on young coconut flesh at the end..humm yum yum. This is a lighter version of regular piña colada which has coconut cream or milk, rum, and pineapple. Great summer drink and perfect pair for BBQ.
What you will need :
Water of 1 Young Coconut and its flesh.
Small piece of English Cucumber, Peeled and Seeds removed
Few Chunks of Pineapple,
Juice of Half Lemon
Mint Leaves, handful
Himalayan Pink Salt, pinch
Sugar to taste
2-3 Ice Cubes
Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend on High until smooth.
In serving glass, first add chopped young coconut flesh
4. Pour contents into a tall glass. Garnish with the cucumber and pineapple wedge.


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Help Wanted:
The job's been open for more than a year. The city is still looking for a "Director of Economic Development". We learned today that a candidate was flown in, interviewed and offered the job, but was unable to accept for personal reasons. So, the city's moved on to another person.
The news came out today at a lunch between the Mayor and City Council. Councilman Chris Hilbert wanted to know why the job has been so hard to fill. He credited the Mayor's ability to keep people in their jobs and stop the turnover, but wondered if that particular position had a "reputation". The Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer, Byron Marshall, admitted it's because that position has not been stable for years. Marshall said, "prior to this administration and even the last administration, there have just been a number of Economic Development Directors. It's like a revolving door and that gives people pause."
Mayor Jones urged patience and said the city is close to finally filling the position. And he said, "we ought not to imply that economic development is not going on. It will be great to have that one other person in the shop as another tool in our tool kit, but economic development is aggressively taking place."
Marshall added that he's been looking for a specific set of skills. He says this job is not just about attracting big companies. It's also about bringing in small businesses and growing the ones that are already here.
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British media rips Pres. Barack Obama "a new one" for ignoring letters from the parents of the two "white" British tourists, James Kouzaris and James Cooper, murdered execution style by 16 year old black thug Shawn Tyson in the Newtown ghetto of Sarasota Fl. On the other hand, it's ok for Obama to take sides in the Trayvon Martin -George Zimmerman case were a 17 year old black youth was killed in a scuffle with a armed "white" neighborhood watch captain. Obama even went as far as to say that Trayvon Martin could have been his son, without having all the facts in the case which now indicates that Trayvon Martin attacked George Zimmerman who acted in self defense.
THE SUN....The parents of the two murdered (White) Brits, James Kouzaris and James Cooper, have accused Pres. Barack Obama of a "lack of compassion" over the case. They revealed that three letters they sent to the President at the White House were IGNORED. And they claimed their sons were "not worthy of ten minutes of his time" because there was no "political value" for him.
Paul Davies, a friend of the two students, read a statement on behalf of their families after Tyson had been sentenced. It said: "We would like to publicly express our dissatisfaction at the lack of any public or private message of support or condolence from any American governing body or, indeed, President Obama himself.
Blasted ... Obama"James's dad has written to Mr Obama on three separate occasions and is yet to receive the courtesy of a reply. "It would perhaps appear that Mr Obama sees no political value in facilitating such a request, or that the lives of two British tourists are not worthy of ten minutes of his time."
The embarrassing rebuke follows the President's personal intervention last week into the shooting of a black teenager by a white man in Florida. Mr Obama said that if he had a son he'd have looked like 17-year-old victim Trayvon Martin. Last night it was also revealed how an "administrative error" allowed Tyson to be released from juvenile detention just 24 hours before the murders. He had been arrested on April 7, 2011, for shooting at a car but was freed into his mother's care on April 15. MORE FROM THIS SOURCE.
LONDON TELEGRAPH....Parents of murdered British students criticise Barack Obama. By Paul Thompson in Sarasota 3:00PM BST 29 Mar 2012.Later speaking after Tyson was jailed Paul Davies and Joe Hallett lashed out at Mr Obama saying the deaths of their friends was "not worthy of ten minutes of his time." Davies said:"We would like to publicly express our dissatisfaction at the lack of any public or private message of support or condolence from any American governing body or indeed, President Obama himself.
His failure to respond to three letters sent to the White House was because there was no "political value" and not worthy of a few minutes of his time. They spoke out as teenager Shawn Tyson began a life sentence after being found guilty of the murder of James Cooper and James Kouzaris last April. The 17 year old, who shot the men as they begged for their lives, will die in prison.
His conviction of first degree murder carries an mandatory life sentence without the chance of parole. The powerfully built teen even looked bored as emotional DVD presentations about the dead men prepared by their grieving parents were shown in court. "Mr Kouzaris has written to President Obama on three separate occasions and is yet to even receive the courtesy of a reply. "It would perhaps appear that Mr Obama sees no political value in facilitating such a request or that the lives of two British tourists are not worthy of ten minutes of his time."
The rebuke follows Mr Obama's personal intervention into the shooting in Florida of a young black teenager by a white-Hispanic neighbourhood watch captain. The death of 17 year old Trayvon Martin has sparked nationwide protests with his supporters claiming he was victim of a racist attack.
Mr Obama entered the controversy last week by saying if he had a son he would have looked like Martin. The alleged assailant in Martin's death has not been charged with any crime having claimed he was attacked first and used Florida's 'stand your ground' law to shoot in self defence. MORE FROM THIS SOURCE.
At anytime of the day or night you will see bike look-outs watching for 5-0, I have seen them get on their cell phones the minute a cop comes into the area to warn the drug dealers to duck back inside. I have had people throw beer cans at my car once they realized a white man was sitting in the car, I have had groups of people yell "Keep Out White Boy You Don't Belong Here" as I drive down MLK Blvd in broad daylight. Newtown is not a safe place anytime of day and most people I know will not drive through Newtown for any reason.
I for one, as a resident of Sarasota Fl, offer the parents of James Kouzaris and James Cooper my sincere condolences for the loss of their sons. The Newtown section of Sarasota Fl is a "no go" area for any white person at night, it's not much better in the day time, I know for a fact as I have worked the area numerous times over the last 15 years, and no this is not "racism" it's a fact of life, if you want to keep yours.
Bill Warner Sarasota Private Investigator, SEX, CRIME, CHEATERS & TERRORISM at www.wbipi.com


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May 10, 2012
"What is government? What is political power?
Government is the local monopoly of physical violence. That is the most basic definition of government.
That is it. It is forcing you to behave by it's rules.
A little mental exercise. If you do not pay your taxes what happens? A man with a gun comes and threatens you with violence. Do not follow any government dictate for long enough and you will end up with a gun pointed at you. Which is why every time you hear someone say "They should do something about X", where "they" invariably means the government you should ask the complainer if the problem is really important enough to have someone get a gun pointed at them.
Now, what is political power at its most basic level? The ability to direct the government to do your bidding.
Is this basic enough for you to understand why the accumulation of massive political power should concern everyone, not just Conservatives?"
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Destinations: Puerto Galera
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Puerto Galera on Mindoro Island is probably The Philippines best known scuba diving destination. Actually the majority of all dive operators and resorts are situated in a small village called Sabang which is just 10 minutes from Puerto Galera. Mindoro is a large island to the south of Manila and the resorts are on the north east coast.
Mindoro is a beautiful island with much to explore and Puerto Galera is a stunning natural harbour originally used by Spanish Galleons but now much visited by yachts from all over the world. The coastline around here is truly spectacular and with deep bays and inlets surrounded by tropical forests it is a nature lovers and photographers dream. For the adventurous there are many secluded beaches and hidden valleys just waiting to be explored.
Sabang has attracted visitors and residents from different parts of the globe and has now developed a very cosmopolitan feel, this is reflected by the wide range of restaurant styles and resorts available. Needless to say, seafood and Filipino food is popular but you can also eat English, German, Thai, Mexican and Japanese amongst others. There are a good number of bars and Sabang has a busy night time scene.
In addition to diving, the adventurous water sports enthusiast will also want to go kayaking, snorkelling, wind surfing and sailing. Back on land there is a golf course just a few kilometres from the resort and there are many opportunities to visit local waterfalls, go jungle trekking and island hopping. The beach adjacent to the dive shop and resort is perfect for sunbathing and for watching the world go by. Sunset cruises are available and there are also motorbikes for hire.
The quality of the diving is what draws so many people here and the ease of access from Manila is a big help. The port of Batangas is just two hours from central Manila by road and then from Batangas a 45-60 minute boat journey will bring you into Puerto Galera or directly on to the beach at Sabang. All accommodation packages include transfers from Manila.
The Resort
El Galleon Beach Resort, part of the Asia Divers operation, is renowned for its peaceful beachfront surroundings and is set directly on Small Laguna Beach just a few minutes walk from busy Sabang. Thirty air-conditioned rooms have been constructed on the tropical hillside and their tranquil nature is in keeping with the areas natural beauty. With views of Sabang Bay and Small Laguna Beach every room is complete with mini-bar, hot water and hotel amenities. The resort also has a swimming pool perfect for gently lazing in or for the more energetic it is the base for some of your diving training. Internet facilities are also available.
Restaurant and Bar
The El Galleon restaurant is one of the most popular in Puerto Galera and serves a wide range of Filipino and international dishes. It is also situated on the edge of the beach so you can hear the waves gently lapping as you eat. Accommodation packages include breakfast which is eaten at the restaurant.
Adjacent to the dive centre and resort is the Point Bar. Sited on a rocky outcrop the spacious and comfortable Point Bar is a well known meeting spot and a great place to start and continue the evening. The bar will stay open for as long as you want!
The Dive Centre
Asia Divers are a highly professional operation with an impressive twenty year pedigree. They are a PADI 5 Star Centre and The Philippines first CDC (Career Development Centre). The team of highly qualified Instructors and Dive Masters have worked at Asia Divers for many years and know the surrounding waters very well.
Much of the emphasis is on the naturalist aspects of every dive and detailed briefings help customers fully appreciate each site. There are over 30 great dives within 15 minutes of the centre and Asia Divers schedule at least 5 dive trips each day. Diving is always managed in small groups and surface intervals, apart from day trips, are spent back at the resort.
The entire range of PADI Courses (with the exception of Ice Diver!!) are taught here and whether you are trying diving for the first time, continuing your diving education or pursuing professional training this is the ideal place to be.
Asia Divers also have a Technical diving division called Tech Asia. Tech Asia Divers Institute has a world wide reputation for excellence both in the quality of training and for their ongoing contribution to the development of Technical diving. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to know more about tri-mix, rebreathers, wreck courses etc.
The Diving
People would not come here unless the diving first class and it does not disappoint. With over 450 identified species of coral the area around Puerto Galera is home to some of the best marine bio-diversity on the planet. Blessed with clear waters and warm temperatures and with easy access to the dive sites this is a perfect dive destination.
There is something here for every diver from easy beginners and training dives to fast pace exhilarating drift dives. The reefs close to the dive centre are a dream for photographers with beautiful coral formations to be seen everywhere.
The most famous dive site has to be Canyons, a must visit for all experienced divers. It is here that the currents which encourage the profusion of marine life in the area really make a big impact. Strong surges along the wall mean that divers and fish alike seek shelter in three distinct canyons. You will find yourself having a short rest in each one surrounded by snappers, jacks, sweet lips and barracuda, occasionally bigger creatures such as sharks and tuna swim by. The end of the dive is often an ascent through the deep blue towards the surface.
On all dives you are likely to see parrot and angelfish, Moorish idols, snappers and red mouth triggers. Moray and ribbon eels are common and it is not unusual to see turtles.
A short boat journey of about thirty minutes takes you to Verde Island where steep walls and drop offs are the background to waters teeming with fish life.
There are several wrecks within close range of Asia Divers and all are a haven for reef fish and macro life such as ghost pipe fish, nudibranch, and sea horses. make sure you bring your camera!
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