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Hand Foot Mouth DiseaseHand Foot Mouth Disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is hand-foot-mouth disease?
Hand-foot-mouth disease is an illness caused by a virus that results in a distinctive rash -- small, blisterlike bumps occur in the mouth, and a rash appears on the hands and feet. The tash may also appear in the diaper area and on the legs and arms. The lesions in the mouth usually appear on the tongue, the sides of the cheeks, or near the throat.
What causes hand-foot-mouth disease?
Hand-foot-mouth disease is caused by a virus. The most common viruses that cause hand-foot-mouth-disease include the following:
Coxsackie viruses
Other enteroviruses
This disease is very common in children, particularly children younger than age 10. It is seen most often in the summer and fall. The virus is usually spread through fecal-oral contact, although other modes of transmission have been reported. Good hand washing is necessary to help prevent the spread of the disease.
What are the signs and symptoms of hand-foot-mouth disease?
The following are the most common symptoms of hand-foot-mouth disease. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
Blisterlike bumps in the mouth (on the tongue, the cheeks, and near the throat and tonsils)
A rash on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet; bumps may also be seen on the arms, legs, and diaper area
Mild fever
How is hand-foot-mouth disease diagnosed?
Hand-foot-mouth disease is usually diagnosed based on a complete history and physical examination of your child. The rash and mouth blisters of hand-foot-mouth disease are unique, and usually allow for a diagnosis simply on physical examination. A swab of the throat or stool could be sent to the laboratory for testing, but results often take two weeks or more.
What is the treatment for hand-foot-mouth disease?
There is no specific treatment for hand-foot-mouth disease so your child's health care provider will determine a course of action based on:
Your child's age, overall health, and medical history
Extent of the disease
Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
Expectations for the course of the disease
Your opinion or preference
The goal of treatment for hand-foot-mouth disease is to help decrease the severity of the symptoms. Since it is a viral infection, antibiotics are ineffective. Treatment may include:
Increased fluid intake to prevent dehydration -- provide cool, iced fluids in small amounts frequently
Acetaminophen for any fever
Anesthetic mouth rinses or sprays can help to lessen the mouth pain
Proper hand washing is essential in helping to prevent the disease from being spread to other children. Cleaning contaminated surfaces with sanitizers and disinfectants will help. Avoid close contact with infected people. An infected person can still transmit viruses for one to two weeks after they no longer have the symptoms.


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How to Avoid Getting the Axe From Your Nursing Job
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5. Make Yourself Indispensable
If your employer can't bear the thought of losing you, you won't get the axe no matter how many jobs they cut. Becoming indispensable means being the "go-to guy" (or gal) when it comes to your field, making yourself available to superiors and peers, and going beyond your job description. You don't have to be a slave to your job to become indispensable, but you do need to stand out from the crowd.
If you find that your co-workers come to you with questions, your supervisor trusts you with important projects or research, and you typically get what you ask for, you are probably an indispensable part of your facility. Count your lucky stars.
6. Keep Up Good Relations with Your Colleagues
Your boss isn't the only one who can get you laid off. Uncomfortable or hostile relationships with your peers cannot only make work unenjoyable, it can lead to the end of your job. Supervisors and managers can spot employees who cause a rift in the team or make life difficult. You co-workers don't have to be your best friends, but if you make an effort to get to know them and get along with them, everyone will be happier and you will be more likely to keep your job.
7. Go the Extra Mile for Your Patients
We all know that patient ratios today are through the roof. With an increased demand for nursing professionals comes higher patio-provider ratios. This can lead to frustration and contempt, and that can lead to the axe. Even if you don't spend hours with each individual patient, making the effort to get to know him/her and his/her family can make all the difference for the patient and your career. Simple things like remember names and a unique fact or two is a great start. You may be seeing dozens of faces a day, but if you remember a patient and they remember you, it can be your lucky day. In the age of websites that rate and rank nursing professionals, it's best to have 5 stars next to your name.
8. Ask for the Promotion or Raise You Deserve!
You work hard and you're great at your job. If you think you deserve a raise or promotion, ask for it! Let your supervisor know that you are ready to take on more responsibility or that you want a chance to move up. Many employers won't offer a raise or promotion unless you bring it up. Afraid of asking in a shaky economy? Don't be. The worst they can say is "No" and then you have at least secured a place in your employer's mind when he/she does think about increasing salaries or promoting from within.
Idly sitting aside and letting someone else land the promotion you wanted doesn't do anything to help your career, in the present or the long-run. Let your employer know where you stand and what your goals are, and you are more likely to get there.

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There are people who love Facebook and people who love Twitter -- and now scientists think they've discovered why those preferences exist, and what they say about the people who hold them.
David Hughes and his colleagues at Manchester Business School in the UK did an online survey with volunteers who were asked questions about their personalities, the way they used Facebook and Twitter, and which site they preferred.
Consistent with past research suggesting shy people use Facebook to forge social ties and combat loneliness, Facebook users in this survey were also found to be more social -- and more neurotic -- than Twitter users. (If you don't have any of those types in your Facebook timeline, we envy you.)
But among people who use the networking sites as "informational tools," some interesting differences were found. While Facebook users seek and share information as a way of avoiding more intellectually-demanding sources like journal articles and newspaper reports, Twitter members use the site precisely because it's a more cognitively-stimulating way of discovering useful information and material.
Bottom line? Facebook users prefer Facebook for its social aspects, while Twitter users prefer Twitter for its ease in sharing and exchanging information -- without the ickiness of having to be nice to anyone to get it.
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Delegates can download the new Fujitsu Events app to their smartphone to plan and create their own itinerary, as well as signing up for the latest news as the tour progresses around the world (app available through the Apple Store and Google Play). The Fujitsu World Tour 2017 begins on March 9 in Santa Clara, California. Detailed information regarding dates and locations can also be found on the tour calendar. Furthermore, the Berlin stop on May 23 will include the Fujitsu Innovation Gathering – the major annual showcase for Fujitsu Laboratories of Europe.
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Corporations are increasingly hitting the headlines for being the subject of a security attack or data breach. How can they prepare for and respond to any security issues and implement robust security controls to comply with regulations and to protect data? The Fujitsu World Tour will address a wide range of IT security challenges through a program of live demonstrations. In addition, leading security partners will be on hand.
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Fujitsu's strategic partners play a key role in co-creating solutions that transform customers business. Many of these partners will be part of the Fujitsu World Tour stops including Intel, NetApp, Microsoft, Suse, Symantec, Brocade, CA, and ServiceNow.
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 156,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.7 trillion yen (US$41 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com.
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On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Keys Hotel and transferred to the hotel in Moshi (approx 1 – 1 ½ hour's drive), where you will overnight including a continental breakfast.
There are two sister hotels – Keys Mbokomo and Keys Uru. Both of these hotels have good views of Mount Kilimanjaro and are classified as modern "tourist" standard hotels.
They are of medium size, and rooms are all en-suite.
Some have air-conditioning, television and mini-bar. Meals consist of buffet continental breakfast, full restaurant meals, bar snacks served all day and occasional barbecues.
A bar with a full range of drinks including beers, bottled water and soft drinks is available. Amenities include room service, full laundry service, swimming pool, international telephone, facsimile and internet services, car parking and security.
Leave any excess clothing and valuables at the hotel – they will lock them up for you. Pack your bag carefully for the climb – remember the weight limit of 12 kg.
Our representative will meet you either today or tomorrow morning, please feel free to ask her for any assistance you may require.
Please also chat to her about the tipping situation (I have attached a document for your perusal).
Overnight Keys Hotel Moshi
Londorossi Gate (2375m) – Forest Camp (2895m)
Hiking time: 3-4 hours – Distance: 6km
Habitat: Rainforest
Depart from Moshi at 7:30 am for Londorossi Gate, where you will complete entry formalities.
We then drive approximately one hour to the Lemosho trail head.
Upon arrival, eat lunch and then start the 3-4 hour trek through forest to the first camp.
Overnight at Forest Camp (Mtee Mkubwa Camp). (2895m)
Forest Camp (2895m) – Shira 1 (3720m)
Hiking time: 5-6 hours – Distance: 8km
Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast, leave camp and make your way out of the forest.
You will take a steep track into a Savanna of tall grasses, heather (ornamental plant), and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards (tree moss).
Ascend through the lush rolling hills below the Shiru Plateau, finally reaching camp at the edge of the plateau where you can see a view of Kibo Peak.
Overnight Forest Camp – Shira 1 (3720m)
Shira 1 Camp – Fischer's Camp (3900m)
Hiking time: 3-4 hours (without optional excursions) – Distance: 10km
Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast, embark on a full-day exploration of the Shira Plateau.
Trek east toward Kibo's glacier peak, with the option to visit the ancient collapsed Shira cone, the oldest of Kilimanjaro three volcanoes. Arrive at Fischer's Camp for the night.
Overnight Fischer's Camp (3900m)
Fischer's Camp – Barranco Camp (3950m)
Hiking time: 5-7 hours – Distance: 15km
Habitat: Semi desert
After breakfast, proceed trekking upward for approximately four hours over expansive ridgelines of high desert to Lava Tower for lunch. In the afternoon, descend the steep track into the Great Barranco Valley.
Barranco Camp is set on a valley enclosed on three sides with the massive valley walls and the Kibo massif itself. Hanging glaciers can be seen glistening above among a landscape of fascinating plants.
Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (4673m)
Hiking time: 4-5 hours – Distance: 5km
Habitat: Alpine desert
This is a short trekking day but proven to be important for acclimatization.
The day begins after breakfast with a scramble up the steep "Barranco Wall" then traversing up and down the slopes of valleys which have carved their way into the mountain's southern face.
Kibo's glaciers are above on your left while the peaks of Mawenzi jut into the sky straight ahead. Reach Karanga Camp after 3-4 hours of trekking for a hot lunch and an afternoon of relaxation.
Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (5895m)
Hiking time: 4-5 hours – Distance: 4km
Habitat: Alpine desert
This trekking day is difficult but important. After breakfast, you will head out on the trail that is steadily uphill. The temperature is colder and the landscape sparse.
Barafu Camp is set on a small, exposed flat area on a ridge which acts as a base camp for which you will make your summit attempt at midnight.
Eat and drink copious amounts of water before retiring early in preparation of your midnight summit attempt.
Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3110m)
Hiking time: 8-9 hours – ascent/4-6 hour's descent – Distance: 5km ascent/12km descent
Habitat: Stone screen and ice-capped
You will receive a midnight wake-up call and a steaming hot drink to start your 12-15 hours of trekking!
The temperatures range from just below freezing at midnight then -12 degrees Celsius to -23 degrees Celsius just before dawn at the summit.
After about 5 hours of walking, you will come to the edge of the crater; Stella Point (5790m) on the crater rim is the end of the steep track.
From here, there is a gentle slope about 1 hour to Uhuru Peak which climbers find to be extremely difficult but monumental to complete!
After a short time at the summit, descend the steep scree trail back to Barafu camp for some rest, and then summon your strength again for further descent to Mweka Camp for the night.
Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate (1830m)
Hiking time: 3-4 hours – Distance: 10km
Habitat: Rainforest
Descend straight to the gate which will be a 3-4 hour trek. Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch and be awarded climbing certificates. At this point, you will transfer to your hotel in Moshi.
Price is USD $3750.00 per person
Lemosho is a classic, serene route for climbers who are looking to hike with less traffic.
Because this route lies on one of the highest plateaus in the world and has Kibo Peak as it's backdrop, the scenery cannot be beaten!
There are also many options to hike at a higher elevation, yet sleep at a lower elevation, which makes this route very unique.
Lemosho Route may be utilized during wet season, however, hikers who aren't ready for a big adventure may be better off taking the Marangu Route. Some climbers on the Lemosho Route may be lucky to spot animals such as buffalo and elephants!
Please contact me for further details on low season packages.
Should any details change, we reserve the right to re-calculate the tour price accordingly.
This quotation is valid until 2nd February 2014.
When you choose a climb or adventure operator there are certain points that should be checked before you place your life in their hands. Everyone has their own set of criteria – we list below some important issues regarding your Mt Kilimanjaro Climb that may be of interest.
There are a few more points that may help you in this decision:
Price issues – these always come up when groups "research"trips and then compare options. Some will want to go for the cheapest option, some want the better quality and peace of mind of booking through an experienced, reliable licensed operator. At the end of the day, you all buy safe vehicles, put safe tyres on them, and plan to live a long life – don't compromise on something as important as summiting Kilimanjaro. Temperatures drop to minus 200C, and if you don't have the correct gear, crew, food and so forth, you may be putting your life, and others, at risk. You want to get to the top, safely – and have a good time doing it.Just looking at our success rate of 95%+, and the AVERAGE success rate of about 50 – 60%, you have about a 30% better chance with us than a budget operator. You don't want to waste your money. This is where our experienced staff, kit lists, detailed presentations at our offices etc help a LOT.
A lot of the reasons for our success rate boils down to money – we pay enough to get good guides, crew, and to buy you good food, and use decent equipment (which is maintained/upgraded regularly). When you consider that about $600 per person on a 6-day climb goes on park fees alone, and you work out what a budget operator has got left to run a business on, you can see that on budget trips corners will probably be cut. All to the detriment of YOU, the guest.
This could be done in many ways:
It has been estimated that in GOOD weather, your summit chances with a budget operator are probably only slightly less than if you climb with a decent operator. In BAD weather, the chances of summiting – indeed surviving without injury – are 40% better with a higher standard of climb. Basically a good, qualified, well paid crew, with decent leadership and good gear, is what you need – and get – from our standard of climb.
It is not a luxury trip, but we ensure that both standards and service are maintained to a high level. Our trips are not cheap – and they never will be. We pay our crew well, use good gear, pay local taxes, operate ethically etc. You will however, get good value for money and a good chance at the summit.
Consider the above points well – they are ALL questions you should be asking. I am confident that, knowing the above, we will soon see you on a Wild Spirit Kilimanjaro Climb. If you want cheap, we suggest you contact many of the other "operators" out there.
Hope to see you up there soon.
Wayne Wetherall
Wild Spirit Adventures
The following are included in the price of your Mount Kilimanjaro trekking adventure trip:
The following are not included in the price of your Mount Kilimanjaro trekking adventure trip:
"Adventure Grade" Camping Safaris are run with a crew of a cook / assistant plus guide. It is a viable option for those keen to camp and stay in more remote places.
You are accompanied by an experienced, knowledgeable guide, a camp assistant and a cook – all fully trained professionals who will prioritise your comfort and safety as well as striving to ensure optimal game-viewing opportunities throughout your journey.
Meals usually consist of a cooked breakfast or brunch, light lunch and a three course dinner. Fridges are used for safe and efficient storage of meat and food, and cool boxes are used for keeping your drinks cold – your guide will show you the best places to purchase these prior to departure and along the way.
You are requested to erect your own tent on arrival at camp and dismantle your tent on departure. This is very simple to do and takes about five minutes – your guide will show you how this is done. The balance of the chores (cooking, washing up, etc) will be taken care of by the camp assistant and cook.
It is important to note that this is a quality camping product, and not a luxury mobile camp. Accommodation is in the public campsites of Tanzania's National Parks and, despite our best efforts, we have very little control over the quality and standards of ablution facilities at the campsite.
Please be aware that the toilets in public campsites are long-drop style without flush.
Game viewing at Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunch included.
Lake Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake at the base of a sheer stretch of the western Rift Valley escarpment.
The north-western area of this lake is protected in a 330 square kilometre national park, which contains a remarkable diversity of terrestrial habitats: the grassy floodplain of the lakeshore, the rocky base of the escarpment, a belt of thick acacia woodland and a lush patch of groundwater forest just inside the northern entrance gate. An interesting biodiversity of fauna and flora can be observed here and a variety of large mammal species including elephant, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe and lion.
Perhaps, however, the most immediately visible residents are the troupes of olive baboon, sometimes found in the company of the smaller and rather beautiful blue monkey. This is also a wonderful location for viewing groups of elephant and, for keen birders, Manyara has recorded almost 400 species due to the wide habitat diversity.
After game viewing, you will weave your way upwards into the dense forest slopes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, pausing to admire the splendid view of the crater floor 600 m below at Heroes Point, before driving on to our campsite on the rim of the Ngorongoro caldera.
If we arrive and set up camp in good time, you may consider an early evening/sunset visit to a Maasai boma where you can spend some time learning about the culture, traditions and beliefs of this ancient, noble warrior tribe. This visit is at an additional cost, and should be discussed with, and paid directly to the guide.
(This is our recommendation of gear required)
|Roll on deodorant
|Rolls of toilet paper
|Wet ones
|Zinc cream for protection from UV rays and dry air
|Ladies hygiene products
|Antibacterial Hand Gel
|Camping Trekking Gear
|150 litre kitbag for porter can be hired
|Daypack (for personal use) can be hired
|Sleeping bag and sleeping bag liner (at least -5 rating) can be hired
|Self inflating mattress - 2 foam rolls are supplied but will not give a great level of comfort
|Pillow (optional)
(Inflatable travel pillow or cushion insert – do not bring full size pillow)
|Walking poles – this is essential can be hired
|Gloves, 1 inner thin pair plus thicker outer glove or mitts, water and wind proof
|Torch (and spare batteries)
|Head Torch (and spare batteries)
|Dry bags or waterproof bags (available from camping stores) or garbage bags to keep clothing dry in kitbag
|Water - need minimum of 4 litres
(your choice of water bottles or water bladder, you will need easy access to bottles)
|Backpack bladder and 1 water bottle (for mixing supplements)
|Water drink bottles
|Waterproofing product
|Camera + lots of film, spare batteries, disposable camera
(Note: Cameras and video recorders cannot be charged on the Mountain as there is no electricity)
|Medical Kit
|Medications as Prescribed by your Doctor
(Anti malaria, antibiotics for wounds and infections, anti inflammatory, anti vomiting, epi-pen etc…)
|Diamox for altitude sickness, max of 3 per day
|Gastrolyte (must have)
|Endura Powder (available from Chemists)
|Headache Tablets
|Diarrhoea Tablets
|Travel Calm Tablets
|Anti-Inflammatory medications (eg. Ibrofen, Voltaren, Nurofen)
|Antihistamines (e.g. Telfast, Phenergan 10mg)
|Multivitamins / B1 Tablets (start a couple of weeks prior to trek)
|Antibacterial hand gel (e.g. Aqium)
|Blister Pads (optional)
|Roll of strapping tape
|Vaseline (blisters)
|Large size band-aids (Elastoplast)
|Knee and/or ankle guards
|Antiseptic lotion/cream (e.g. Paraderm Plus, Betadine, Bepanthen)
|Papaw ointment
|Hydrocortisone cream (for bites)
|Cotton wool balls
|Insect repellent roll-on / cream
(we suggest 'Bushman Plus' – always keep it on)
|Water purification tablets (highly recommend)
|Sunscreen (always keep it on)
|Sunglasses – wrap-around style for UV protection
|Salt tablets
|Glucose Jelly Beans or Glucose lollies
|4 pkts
|Glucodin Tablets
|For every day
|Munchies (chocolates, muesli bars, lollies, beef jerky, nuts etc...)
|Walking boots (waterproof) and spare boot laces
|Lightweight shoes to wear in camp at night e.g. running shoes
|Tracksuit/ fleece pants for colder days & evenings
|Waterproof pants , lightweight and breathable can be hired
|Thermal underwear polypropylene or similar, must be breathable
|Long sleeved lightweight fleecy shirts for layering
|Synthetic pants and shirts, breathable and wind-resistant, highly recommend the zip-off pants
|'skins' style sports clothing shorts
(highly recommended, great to reduce chafing)
|Waterproof Jacket Gortex or similar. Breathable wind and waterproof jacket, must have a hood can be hired
|Lightweight poncho – for heavy rain
|Thick Synthetic hiking style socks
|Thin socks to help prevent blisters
|Comfortable underwear / bras
|Gaiters alpine type, not the anklets can be hired
|Warm fleece hat or balaclava, need to ensure ears are covered
|Microfiber Towels
|Scarf/ Buff to keep the neck warm
|Repair Kit
|Long cable ties
|Electrical tape
|Pocket knife or Multi tool
|Small super glue
|Diary and pen
|Small mirror
|Playing cards
|Large zip lock bags (for personal items, clothes, lollies)
* If travelling with friends or part of a group you may be able to share some of the above items e.g. creams / lotions.
* This list is our recommendation of what to take
Safety, when undergoing these treks, is important to us and we strive to give you all available and necessary information in regards to your health and well being while going on your adventure. We strongly recommend you read the following pages of information on mountain safety – particularly in regards to health issues that can occur at high altitudes and in unfamilar climates.
In case one person gets sick and has to stay behind or even return, he or she will be accompanied by one of the assistant guides while other climbers go on with the leading guide and other assistant guide(s). Unlike most other companies who charge about US$100, we provide a free transfer from the mountain to the hotel should a climber return earlier than planned. However, if the climb is extended for any reason, we will charge $170 per day per person.
Tipping our porters, guides and cooks is an important way for us to supplement their wages. The following is a guide on what to expect to pay while in East Africa. Guide: US$10 Porter: US$5 Assistant Guide: US$7 Cook: US$4
This tipping structure is per group/per day. This is a local payment and cannot be paid directly to Wild Spirit Adventures. The amount you tip will depend on which Track you do however on average it adds approximately US$150 – US$250 to the cost of the expedition. All companies use this tipping arrangement.
Due to popular demand, we have group departures on the Marangu, Machame and Umbwe routes throughout the year.
When you book, kindly advise if your guests would like a PRIVATE or GROUP departure. Should it be the latter, we will endeavour to put them with other guests on the climb itself. Generally, Saturday arrival (Sunday climb) is the most popular days of the week as such we can more readily put your guests with others over the weekends.
Your consultant will confirm with you if your clients will be climbing with others or not, and the approximate group size during the booking process. We cannot guarantee a group departure, as certain times of the year are busier than others – and should you guest be travelling alone, then the solo / single supplement would still apply.
SOLO climber rate – This includes single room supplement at the hotel, single tent supplement on mountain, and solo climber supplement, i.e. to climb privately, not part of a group. Should you request for an individual to join a group, we cannot always guarantee the availability of others to climb, and therefore retain the right to charge the solo rate should we be unsuccessful in finding others to climb with your client.
Travel insurance, tips (budget approx USD130-150 per person for any of the six day camping route), drinks and items of a personal nature, personal equipment. Airport transfers and shuttle bus optional extra.
For all payments made by Travellers Cheque there is a service charge of US $15. Also all payments made by Credit Cards, attracts a surcharge of 7.5%.
Please pay preferably by CASH USD, small denomination notes are recommended (1's, 5's, 10's etc for the smaller bills).
Telephone Calls are EXTREMELY expensive from the hotel for various reasons; please ASK FIRST before you call!
The tips have become a tradition, and are expected by the guides and porters for all attempting Kilimanjaro. Please budget around USD 170- 190 for this six day camping hike – per climber – which gets split across the group. Old clothing is also appreciated! Please do not provide tips whilst on the mountain (see tipping document).
There is cell phone network coverage on certain parts of Kilimanjaro and in
Tanzania, so remember to organise an international roaming facility.
It is imperative that you reconfirm your onward/return flights.
Most nationalities require a visa to enter Tanzania, which you can obtain on
arrival for USD 50 per person (depending on your nationality).
Please note you will need a Yellow Fever inoculation, this must be done no later than 10 days prior to departure. If you have had any previous history of liver disorders you must consult your physician first. Malaria prophylactics are a must. Please refer to our medical sheet for the mountain.
The January to March season tends to be colder and there is a much greater chance of snow on the path at this time. The days, however, are often clearer, with only the occasional brief shower. It is usually an exceptionally beautiful time to climb and is often a little quieter than the other peak season of June to October.
"As wide as all the world, great, high, and unbelievably white in the sun,
was the square top of Mount Kilimanjaro" Ernest Hemingway.
The first written reference to Mt. Kilimanjaro was by Ptolemy but even so, Africa's highest mountain and the highest free standing mountain in the world remained relatively unknown to the outside world until 1848.
Snow capped and shrouded by clouds, the local Chagga people called it 'Kilema Kyaro' meaning 'that which cannot be conquered' or 'that which makes a journey impossible.' Today, it is the dream of every adventurer to conquer its summit and stand on the "roof of Africa."
Situated south of the equator – in Tanzania – at 19 340 feet, (5895m) this is Africa's highest mountain and the highest "free standing" mountain in the world.
Huge permanent glaciers flow down from the summit, and spectacular views and beautiful ice formations are the reward for the successful trekker, as well as the satisfaction of conquering this mighty peak.
It is not for the faint-hearted – this will test you to your limits, mentally as well as physically. The main problems encountered are altitude sickness, which can be countered by use of medicines, and lack of oxygen.
The standard route is a hike – no climbing as such. It is very cold – correct kit is a must – but our kit lists and hire equipment are top quality. We have personally done the major routes; so can offer first hand advice.
Good preparation and advice, as well as good guides on the mountain, have given us an over 95% success rate (the average is 60%) – this type of thing is a "once in a lifetime " challenge, and must not be taken lightly.
We ensure that all our climbers have all the facts – medical list, equipment list, etc, long before they travel – possibly the reason for our success rate.
Any reasonably fit person who enjoys walking can reach the summit of Kilimanjaro. The youngest to make it was nine years old – the oldest seventy-nine.
While thousands of people scramble to the top of Kilimanjaro each year, there are some extremely severe climbs available to the experienced mountaineer. There are several principal hiking routes up the mountain, like the Marangu (Coca Cola), Shira, Londorossi, Rongai, Umbwe and Machame.
The Shira plateau can be reached with a four-wheel drive vehicle up to 4 000 metres. These routes are marked and provided with simple bivouac huts and water, we choose to camp on all of these routes (except Marangu which offers communal huts)
The Machame route is one of the more scenic routes up the mountain, after the Umbwe route, this is probably the most beautiful route by which to ascend the mountain. Nights are spent in 'alpine tents' sleeping two persons per tent (three person tents, so there is space for your luggage).
All your supplies and camping equipment are portaged up for you (tents, 20-25 mm compressed foam sleeping mats, awnings, stools, lights, etc), and your meals are prepared.
Your personal baggage limit is 12kg for the climb.
South African tents and sleeping mats are supplied on this trip.
The Keys Hotel, your base hotel, is located in Moshi and has a swimming pool, indoor bar and garden area, patio, restaurant and satellite television coverage. The rooms are clean, neat and comfortable. Showers are en-suite with hot/cold water. It is one of the best hotels in town, although fairly basic by South African standards. The staff are very friendly and 'nothing is too much trouble'.
The guides employed are excellent (some have climbed Kili over 400 times)! They are employed by the Keys Hotel and have looked after a multitude of our clients. Each trip is lead by a senior guide, with other guides in a ratio of approximately one guide per 2 or 3 climbers – if you are a bit slower than the rest or get ill and have to descend, a guide will always be with you.
Food served on the mountain is generally plain and wholesome, including a lot of carbohydrates, stews and soups, vegetables and fresh fruit. Vegetarians are catered for, but please notify us in advance.
When flying, we strongly suggest you wear / carry on your boots, wet weather gear and cameras – these are crucial for your climb, and you do not want to risk losing them in the hold. Make sure you have your yellow fever certificate with you – as it will be asked for on in Tanzania and on arrival back home.
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by a Representative from Keys Hotel and transferred to the hotel in Moshi (approx 1 – 1 ½ hour's drive), where you will overnight including a continental breakfast.
There are two sister hotels – Keys Mbokomo and Keys Uru. Both of these hotels have good views of Mount Kilimanjaro and are classified as modern "Tourist" standard hotels.
They are of medium size, and rooms are all en-suite.
Some have air-conditioning, television and mini-bar.
Meals consist of buffet continental breakfast, full restaurant meals, bar snacks served all day and occasional barbecues. A bar with a full range of drinks including beers, bottled
water and soft drinks is available.
Amenities include room service, full laundry service, swimming pool, international telephone, facsimile and internet services, car parking and security.
Leave any excess clothing and valuables at the hotel – they will lock them up for
Pack your bag carefully for the climb – remember the weight limit of 12kg.
The best time to Climb Mt Kilimanjaro
The best time to climb Mt Kilimanjaro is during its two dry seasons, January to mid-March and June to October. You can trek Kilimanjaro in the rainy season but not only is there a much higher chance of trekking in the rain, the summits of Kibo and Mawenzi are likely to be wreathed in thick cloud too. Christmas and New Year, when the weather is far from perfect, are actually the most popular times for climbing Kilimanjaro.


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Coded for success: QR Codes make Career Gallery greener and quicker
September 30, 2013
When the Michigan State University College of Engineering hosts a co-op/intern career exchange on Tuesday, students will use QR Codes to ease and speed their way into coveted new jobs.
Garth Motschenbacher, director of employer relations at MSU College of Engineering, said all the traditional resume information will be transferred during this fall's Pre-Gallery Engineering Co-op/Intern Exchange using handy QR Codes.
"It allows students to store their credentials and resume on a unique QR code, that can be scanned by employers utilizing the RECSOLU technology at the fairs. This allows a complete data transfer utilizing green technology," Motschenbacher said. "Students don't have to keep entering and re-entering their information, making it easier and more efficient, and it eliminates paper resumes."
See a video on how RECSOLU works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsOqn7fn0lQ
QR Code, or Quick Response Code, is the trademark for a type of matrix barcode. First designed for the automotive industry in Japan, it has become popular due to its fast readability and greater storage capacity compared to standard UPC barcodes.
MSU students using the QR Code have the advantage of it staying with them their entire college career, Motschenbacher explained. Students will be able to update their credentials while eliminating the burden of application redundancy. The database will speed things up for the employer, too, by making it easier to search by major and track their top candidates.
"The virtual age has arrived and it's about time, Motschenbacher added. "Students have already been there for a long time."
The MSU Engineering Pre-Gallery event is Tuesday, Oct. 1, from noon to 3 p.m. outdoors in the courtyard of the MSU Engineering Building.
Tuesday's event in the College of Engineering is followed by the MSU Career Gallery -- the largest career fair in the Midwest -- on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 3, in the Breslin Center. More than 300 employers and 5,000 students are expected at the two-day job fair. A variety of industries will be seeking full-time workers, as well as offering internships and co-op opportunities for students in all majors.
New this year, all of the career events will use a RECSOLU software called RecPass. RecPass allows students to store their credentials and resume on a unique QR code that can be scanned by employers utilizing the RECSOLU technology at the fairs. This allows complete data transfer utilizing green technology.
Details on the three career events:
Tuesday, Oct. 1: The MSU Engineering Pre-Gallery event runs from noon to 3 p.m. outdoors in the courtyard of the Engineering Building, featuring around 50 employers
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Science Engineering & Technology Exchange, 2-6 p.m., MSU Breslin Center
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Business Exchange, 2-6 p.m., Breslin Center, featuring 300 employers.


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In recapping our recent trip to Paris, where better to start than with the stomach? Because let's face it, this traveler is all about her next meal. And one of the great things I discovered on this trip was that the my traveling companion, i.e. the person who makes pasta by breaking up spaghetti and putting it into a small sauce pan of not-yet-boiling water and turns it on medium and stirs it a little bit and then refuses to admit the fundamental error of his ways when chided by telling me that I "...don't understand the physics of cooking", the person who had to be restrained from picking a hunk of tunafish off the sidewalk from a sandwich he'd been eating while walking at the Baltimore Inner Harbor, that person is now all about la bonne chère, or the joy of mealtime in France.
Although I am truly a croissant hag and will go to the ends of the earth for a good one, my first love in the French breakfast pastry department is the pain au raisin. Something about the fact that you can pull it apart in order to reveal its inner raisin and sugar goo really sends me. My traveling companion, being a virtuous Protestant that would not be out of place in Calvin's Geneva, "doesn't like sweets" and prefers protein for breakfast. Whatevah Mr. Principles, more for me, please!
Is there anything more pleasing than buying fruit at a fruitstand? Short of picking it yourself, there is no greater delight for this traveler. Let's just say that one day I maxed out so seriously on strawberries, as in a eating whole kilo of them by myself maxed out, that I woke up with a rash on my leg, thereby sending me to my truly favorite place to shop, la French pharmacie!
As a true slacker in every sense of the word, I must say that I was made for the café lifestyle. We spent a lot of time in cafés and I do believe that the DRMC now finally gets it as well. One of the first things he noticed was how rare it is to see people walking around with to-go cups of coffee. I explained to him that although
I am a complete and total sucker for any retro-esque, hand-painted sign. If you hang one outside your establishment, no matter how sucky it might be, the likelihood of me entering it is very, very high.
No discussion of French food would be complete without a mention of the crowning glory of every good meal, the cheese plate. Mr. "I don't eat sweets" was blown away by the cheese course and did himself in with superlatives each time we were served a plateau de fromages. If you ever saw "What About Bob?", just think of the scene where Bob is eating Faye's fried chicken ("mmmmmm......aaahhhhh....ooooooohhh") and you get the picture. Sure I love the cheese too, but if it's a choice between crème brûlée and cheese, well...
Someone in this household has been bit by the traveling bug. I do believe that this person has fallen hard--he already had a love for Sartre (old skool, y'all), Foucault's panopticon, Rodin and Messiaen, but when I explained to him that the separation of church and state is one of the founding principles of the French Republic, well that just sealed the deal. We have a bona fide francophile on our hands now. And it will likely play in to my hands for a return visit. Air France is also helping out with this, as due to an airline error, my husband got bumped from his non-direct flight to JFK, and was not only put on a direct flight but was given a 300 euro voucher to fly on Air France again. Isn't that worth like $11,000 at this point? He claims that next time (next time!) he'd like to visit different regions of France and see the rest of the country. *le sigh*
Next post: a finished object!
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Who Is the Most Mysterious Man in Desert Racing?Posted in Features on June 2, 2014
As racers, crews and members of the off-road press arrived in Ojos Negros for qualifying at the 2013 SCORE Baja 1000, most were shocked to see a new team with two Trophy Trucks and a fleet of chase vehicles, all emblazoned with the iconic Chevy logo. No one had heard of the team before, or about the two mid-engine, leather-trimmed trucks that were being built. According to the entry list, they were to be piloted by Robert Acer and James Lin. Lin is known in the motorsports world for his wiring, electronics, and telemetry services. Acer, on the other hand, was an unknown. He emerged at qualifying covered head to toe at all times to hide his identity. When he appeared in public, he was always in a helmet or facemask and hood. To this day, his true identity remains a mystery. Just who the hell is Robert Acer and what is he all about? Is he a superhero, a super villain, or a celebrity? We went behind the scenes with the team at the Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 to find out.
Acer and the entire GSM team are shrouded in mystery, but we managed to make clandestine contact with members of the team in San Felipe prior to the race and set up a meeting with Robert Acer for this story. We followed the team to Waldo Hernandez Elementary School in San Felipe a few days before the race and were told Acer would soon arrive. As the team rolled up to the school in their branded vehicles, the kids' excitement started to grow. Hundreds of them were bouncing around at the thought of Acer coming to visit them. We thought who the heck is this guy? The staff managed to gets the kids settled down enough to stay seated in the bleachers surrounding the outdoor basketball court. They talked amongst themselves and eagerly awaited the arrival of the masked man.
Then the kids heard the faint sounds of an angry race engine in the distance, and it got very quiet. Acer shot out of a side street next to the school in his #72 Trophy-Truck, engine at full song—the sound shattering the silence like a rifle shot at dawn. Everyone erupted in excitement, shouting and screaming as Acer did a hot lap of the school. The kids only caught glimpses of the truck as it raced past the fences. Acer emerged at the back of the school and slowly idled onto the concrete basketball court. He paused for a moment before lighting up his rear tires with a dozen smoking rubber donuts on the court.
As the truck stopped, the kids swarmed Acer. The commotion never ceased until he left. He moved around the playground signing autographs for every kid as they surrounded him, knocking him off balance several times. He signed for more than 30 minutes, all while wearing a black firesuit, driving shoes, gloves, and a helmet with a tinted visor. After signing and posing for photos with the kids, he went to the administration building and did it all over again for the teachers and staff.
I was shooting photos in the midst of all the commotion when Acer came up to me, pulled me close and whispered through his helmet, "If you can change one kid's life, this is all worth it." He then returned to his truck and did a much longer donut session before departing in a cloud of dust and tire smoke, with the kids lining the street next to the school and waving goodbye. This was my introduction to the mysterious Robert Acer.
The Plot Thickens
Speaking to Robert Acer several times during the next week, he left a lot of things unanswered: Much of his racing background, who he is, what he does for a living, and more. He did make one thing abundantly clear, though, he truly cares about underprivileged kids and does a lot to help them and provide opportunities for them.
At the school in San Felipe, Acer paid for all-new sidewalks around the entire school, a new outdoor lighting system and transformer for the playground and basketball court, TVs for the classrooms ,and more. He has done similar things for schools in Ensenada and has spent over $300,000 of his own money so far. Rather than just buy random things for the schools, he talks to the principals and asks what each school needs.
"I get my enjoyment when I put a racecar in first gear and give it throttle. I get an immediate rush and it would be selfish to hold on to it and not give it back to these children. Getting into a racecar, it takes a great passion to fill your own needs and beat your competitors. School is the same way if you break it down," Acer said. "Education is hard. I put my own money into it, and we only use local companies when we rebuild the schools. Overseas, we do the same thing as well. GSM is trying to bring about global change and give these kids opportunities. It's all about the kids, if you work with 100,000 kids and get just one to move in the right direction, it's worth it."
Acer expanded on his projects. "We are setting up in Ireland, Scotland, England, Germany, France, Italy, and Sweden. Once those are setup and running, we will be going into the Asian market. We rebuilt three schools in Ensenada. Under GSM, we have opened offices in Mexico and we have 6,000 children in our program. When they do well in school, it is easy for us to get them to the U.S. for scholarships and exchange-student programs. We have people in Mexico to monitor all 6,000 kids from kindergarten to junior high. There are 15 ambassadors, all girls, and they watch each other's schools. You are building a sisterhood. It gives them 10 years of connecting with other countries and they have built-in Rolodexes and networks later in life and common bond."
Batman or the Stig?
All this makes Acer seem like a real life Bruce Wayne, but instead of fighting crime in a rubber suit, he helps educate children in a mask and hood. The similarities are startling enough that we had to ask him straight out, "Are you The Batman?"
"I'm just something unique that will be revealed in good time," he replied after chuckling, only adding to the mystery.
Some have compared Robert Acer and his secret identity to Top Gear's The Stig, the mystery test driver for the globally popular TV show about cars. While he is not The Stig, he does know The Stig. "I just had a meeting over here in England, I have gone officially on the record of challenging The Stig. He can choose three of his drivers, and I will choose three for my team. It could be Menzies or Jimmy Johnson or whoever pops up on my radar. I want to go up against him with the United States vs. England in a race. It's not for the television show but for bragging rights. Stig and his team against me and mine. I want the grand finale race to be in Singapore the day before the Formula 1 race on the street circuit at night."
For now, Robert Acer is keeping details about himself and his background close to the vest. "I can't tell you my whole racing background, as that would give my identity away, but I can say I come from road-course racing and karting." Though he does not appear to be an experienced Trophy Trucker, he does have some off-road experience. "My off-road experience is mostly from testing the Trophy Truck. I rode dirt bikes as a kid, but most of my experience comes from karting, starting at age 11 and learning to maintain and prep my kart. That helped me stay out of trouble and that is why I want to build this thing."
The Chevrolet bowties on all the GSM vehicles are not just for show, either, as the team has an official technical partnership with Chevrolet. It is reminiscent of the MacPherson team with Big and Little Mac and their relationship with General Motors in the 1990s. Acer DNFed his debut SCORE race, the 2013 Baja 1000 with A-arm issues, but he went to Chevy to help solve the problem. "We had trouble at the 1000 with an A-arm not being supported enough for the speeds these trucks are capable of. We sent it back to Chevy in Detroit to get them to look at certain things like various metals and welding techniques."
The Mystery Man Spotted At San Felipe
At this year's San Felipe 250, Robert Acer still had some issues but did manage to get a finish, and a 12th place in Trophy Truck. At Race Mile 12, the truck suffered a servo failure, a 25-cent washer as Acer described it. Normally, this could be fixed in a timely manner, but the team's chase trucks were spread out over the course having not anticipated a problem so early in the race. A chase truck had to be recalled, and by the time the truck was fixed, they were two hours down.
After being down several hours early in the race, he was in the midst of limited-class cars fighting their own battles. He did not want to take someone out with a nerf or otherwise interfere with their class races, so he made all passes without contact and pulled over when caught by any class. That lack of nerfing goes away in a Trophy-Truck fight at the front, however. "Trophy Truck to Trophy Truck I will absolutely nerf if I have to." In this situation, Acer plans to bring some of his road racing and limited engine experience into the mix. "Instead of nerfing, we are experimenting with technique and how we map out the course. If you measure the berm of a corner and do the math, you don't need to nerf a guy, you just need to floor it and get up on the side of them and pass that way. You lose a lot of momentum and speed slowing down to tap a car in front of you. Granted, this is Baja, and you have to be ready for changes, but if you can pass clean, it saves you huge seconds, which then multiplies into minutes if you don't have to nerf."
To make matters worse, chase trucks, pitters, checkpoint workers, and fans all had to scramble on the morning of the race to adjust to course changes. There was heavy rain near Valle de Trinidad, Mike's loop, and the Summit the night before the race. It had washed boulders onto the course and the Summit became impassible, even with a 4x4 Jeep with front and rear lockers. The SCORE staff made a valiant effort to try to fix the course on the morning of the race, but all was lost when a bulldozer became stuck on the Summit. Having to react quickly, the course was rerouted. Instead of leaving Valle de Trinidad, going up the Goat Trail, over the Summit and down Laguna Salada, the racers would take Highway 3 from Valley de Trinidad to K179 in Borrego. There it went north on old racecourse to rejoin the original course near Race Mile 220. The net result was a 219-mile course instead of the planned 274-mile race. The original start time of 10:30 a.m. was pushed back to 12:30 p.m. and the bikes were held on Highway 3 as the new course was marked.
Finishing his first SCORE race was an accomplishment for Robert Acer. "Finishing the San Felipe 250 felt great, some of the children and their parents waited for us to get to the finish. After the finish interview, we went behind the arches and I stopped and let everyone get in the truck. Finishing the race was a great thing, but being in someone's life and helping them, that is what I am really all about. I was beyond exhausted, but when I saw the children and their parents there all taking pictures with us, it was amazing how you can get another adrenaline rush just by interacting with them."
After the first trucks left the line, the race got even stranger. Starting third, Juan Carlos Lopez rolled and crashed near Race Mile 3. Lopez was okay and was able to continue the race, but a responding ambulance became stuck on the course and further delayed Trophy Trucks from starting almost 20 minutes, allowing the first starters to run away. The 2013 defending race champion, Tavo Vildosola started second to last but was able to make his way to the front of the second pack of trucks, and eventually, got within striking distance of the first trucks on course.
On corrected time, Vildosola finished the shortened course in 3 hours, 31 minutes, and 27 seconds to take the win with an average time of 62.14 mph. Tim Herbst and Larry Roeseler took second place five minutes back, with Steven Eugenio rounding out the podium less than seven minutes behind Vildosola.
While we still don't know who Robert Acer is, you can next see the masked man at the SCORE Baja 500 in June. Acer left us with these parting words while driving a rental car through Europe. "Someone asked me awhile ago why I was doing all this in Ensenada. I turned to him and said a kid in that secondary school could be your next president. You don't know, but you might be the catalyst that changes that."


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"Pain is your friend; it is your ally. Pain reminds you to finish the job and get the hell home. Pain tells you when you have been seriously wounded. And you know what the best thing about pain is? It tells you you're not dead yet!"
Wasatch 100 #6 not this time. Looks like I'm stuck at number 5 until next year.
It just wasn't my day only made it to mile 53 ;-(
I wish I had taken notice of the early warning signs, I may have finished. But like I always say would of, could of, should of ;-) make no excuses it is what is is.
We run this distance only because it's a challenge we don't know what the day will bring so we set off to do battle with our own demons and sometimes they win.
I felt the early warning signs of a bladder infection coming on last Wednesday but figured it was because I was having my mistral cycle I know TMI. I should of been taking extra UT vibrance and drinking more water but didn't.
I felt strong going into Wasatch #6 for me and #2 for Andy. I was super excited to be running with my sweetie.
The weather was awesome at the start not to cold ;-) we headed up the big climb chinscrapper and I was steady ;-) We made it to Grobbens corner the first aid in good time we were ahead of our split. By the second aidstation I wasn't thinking, i only filled my hand held and not my bladder. Going through the section before Bountiful B it was super over grown I hit my ankle bone on a rock or branch a couple times. It started hurting from all the twisting but I was still moving well.
I was looking forward to my Popsicle at mile 35. by the time we got there I was feeling my bladder pain coming on. I stayed positive and didn't say anything to Andy. Just wanted to drink some cranberry juice at Big mountain where we would see our crew girl Sallie. Who BTW was so helpful ;-)
We were about 25 min. ahead of pace when we left at this point I started feeling worse. I still didn't say anything to Andy. I have run 500 mile of this course so knew if I was feeling this bad now how the hell could I make all the climbs to the finish ;-( I hit a low and got depressed. I wanted to tell Andy but wanted him to go on.
I finally mentioned what was going on and he felt bad for me. I really struggled so I knew he knew, I was in bad shape.
We had plenty of time to finish but that wasn't the issue the pain was getting bad and I was peeing blood. When it happens this early for me in a race I know I can't regroup.
I felt bad because not only was I not going to finish Andy was going to DNF because of me.
He said something that really somehow made me feel so loved. I know he loves me but for him to say he came to run with me to spend time on the trails with me,and that he was going to stop too, because he was here to spend time with me. Made me feel very loved and supported by him. He was fresh and could of easily done well.
My little Peanut is the best boyfriend in the whole wide world. I am the lucky one.
So we stopped at Lambs and headed back to sleep in SLC. And spend some time together.
That night the rest of our gang Linda and Shannon dropped too. George got cut early on. We all went there to finish but it wasn't our day but we were all very happy to have gotten the chance to spend time with the Wasatch mountains ;-)
I will come out of this stronger just like I always do. Everything happens for a reason ;-)
Thanks for all your support friends.
Monday, September 12, 2011
5 comments:
- Jenn Collins said...
Oh, I feel for you girl. Bladder infections are such misery - it is amazing you could keep going as far as you did. You did a great job of listening to your body and doing the right thing though. And your man? What a man - that was totally the right thing to do.
Next time!
- Ewa said...
Catra, your biggest luck on this Earth is Andy's love. I envy you.
- Olga said...
Ewa said it. Awesome story. better than finish #6.
- SilviKola said...
good man.
(nicknamed after a legume..NO)
- Al and Em said...
Hey...it was a shame you didn't get to finish this but you are so so so right; as always in life the other stuff...like the moment where Andy shared his heart with you...that's the point of it all...its always the journey that counts
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