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With the London Summer Olympics ending Sunday night, the next summer games will take place in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. But not all the locals are looking forward to it.
Later in the day, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge will present the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, with the Olympic flag in a multi-million dollar ceremony in London. But thousands of Rio's poorest residents are living in fear of losing their homes to forced evictions that are destroying their communities, according to the Rio Community on the Olympics and World Cup Games.
The group estimated that 170,000 Brazilians were at risk of losing—or have already lost—their homes in forced evictions tied to preparations for the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016. Forced evictions happen primarily in highly valued areas of cities, resulting in the expulsion of the poorest people to the outskirts, where there is neither adequate infrastructure nor access to basic public services, they said in a press release on Sunday.
"Hosting the Olympics should be a cause for celebration not fear," says Yvette J. Alberdingk Thijm, Executive Director of WITNESS, a human rights group that did a short documentary about the evictions. "Forced evictions undermine the mission and spirit of the games. We call on government officials to immediately put a stop to the practice of forced evictions."
On Thursday, residents and supporters of the Vila Autódromo community are presenting Mayor Paes with a newly finished community-developed counter-proposal to possible eviction.
Renato Cosentino, spokesperson for the Rio Committee said in the press release that, "The international community is not aware of the threat these evictions hold to some of Brazil's most vulnerable citizens. We have been begging our Government to engage with us and listen. We are now asking the international community to join us in this plea."
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Pedroia breaking in yet another DP partner
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It wouldn't be Spring Training without Dustin Pedroia adapting to yet another new double-play partner.
First there was Julio Lugo, then Jed Lowrie. For a while there was Nick Green and Alex Gonzalez.
Then, there were a couple of seasons of Marco Scutaro. Mike Aviles teamed with Pedroia for just one season. Last season, Pedroia teamed with Stephen Drew and Jose Iglesias.
At last, Pedroia could have a long-term double-play partner in Xander Bogaerts, the highly promising rookie. Bogaerts spent the last few weeks of 2013 with the Red Sox, but mainly as a third baseman.
"It's definitely huge," said Bogaerts. "If I'm going to be playing shortstop, I need to know where he likes the ball. He's a Gold Glove, All-Star, MVP second baseman. He knows what he's talking about. He's been around the league. I just have a few days in the big leagues."
Manager John Farrell appreciates how Pedroia has always adapted to a new shortstop.
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DiS has a very special competition for LCD Soundsystem fans...
We've teamed up with Pulse Films to offer one DiS reader, and a friend, a very special night out in London, to see the premiere of Shut Up and Play the Hits, the incredible documentary about James Murphy's final show at Madison Square Garden (which DiS' Krystina Nellis gave a rave review after seeing it at Sundance).
About the Movie
On 2nd April 2011, LCD Soundsystem played its final show at Madison Square Garden. LCD frontman James Murphy had made the conscious decision to disband one of the most celebrated and influential bands of its generation at the peak of its popularity, ensuring that the band would go out on top with the biggest and most ambitious concert of its career. The instantly sold out, near four-hour extravaganza did just that, moving the thousands in attendance to tears of joy and grief, with NEW YORK magazine calling the event "a marvel of pure craft" and TIME magazine lamenting "we may never dance again." SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS is both a narrative film documenting this once in a life time performance and an intimate portrait of James Murphy as he navigates the lead-up to the show, the day after, and the personal and professional ramifications of his decision.
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Drowned in Sound has secured a very special prize for you. We have a pair of tickets to the red-carpet premiere of Shut Up and Play the Hits, which takes place on September 4th in London, and will be followed by 'An audience with James Murphy', where the man himself will be taking questions. Plus we will also get you passes to the after party, sort out your travel and the folks from Pulse have also kindly booked the lucky winner a night in a London hotel.
Runner's Up
There can be only one winner, but we have secured some goodies. We'll pick two runner's up from our favourites and drop you a line.
How to Enter
You simply need to submit your own LCD-inspired poster. It could be for the movie or a line from your favourite song or some glorious minimalist art. All we ask is that you use your creativity to wow us, and submit whatever you've done as a Jpeg (or an animated .gif if you're feeling fancy) as a link in our comment section down below by 3pm on Sunday 2nd September 2012. Winners will be notified shortly after.
You can also Tweet, Tumblr and/or Instagram your entry, tagging it #shutupandwin
Keep an eye on our Facebook, as we'll be sharing a gallery of some of our favourite entries as they come in.
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Shut up! You can't tell me what to do...
Shut up! I can be as crafty as I like...
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White House: Time to Legalize Cellphone Unlocking
The White House on Monday came out in support of a consumer's right to unlock their cellphone once they have fulfilled the terms of the contract. Ina Fried reports on digits.
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Which reasons are not being addressed?
..start with post #69. imo this is reason enough to shut down the event. instead of a debate on whether or not these are valid reasons for shutting down the events the debate moves to a theoretical level of whether bannon benefits or not. with some creating scenarios to back up their positions. as if the important issue here is bannon himself. i say he is not..the response to him is.
What an odd response -- of course the issue of whether Bannon benefits is central to which response is best.
..not for the coalition and not for me.
Again I addressed that post directly: nothing in that post addresses an argument about why it is better to ban him. They speak to what he is and not how to deal with him and the risks of the response making him stronger. I spoke to this at length. How can you say I did not?
It is my argument that has not been responded to.
..the post doesn't talk about banning bannon. banning was injected into the conversation upthread, not from the coalition.
..here is just one quote from the piece that hasn't been addressed.
The line between respectful debate representing diverse views and providing a platform for views that are violent in their intent can be a fine one. Bannon seeks to dismantle the very principles that enabled his participation in this debate. By offering him the space to articulate his outlook, the Munk Debates imply their legitimacy. It confers respectability on them. Bannon's remarks and influence have real consequences for us, for all Torontonians, and for the majority of people around the world. Indeed, these consequences are concrete for countless groups and individuals every day.
I disagree. Trying to suppress confers more power to his ideas.
I absolutely disagree that holding a debate confers legitimacy or respectability to one side of it.
I disagree that these debates are designed to address Bannon's views on anything other than the resolution. If he gets into his hate ideas, then arrest him. Warn him beforehand even. Greet him with protest. But to claim that the debate on populism is an endorsement of an opinion on something else is needlessly doing what you say you are trying to avoid.
I also disagree that Bannon speaking in Toronto has greater consequences in Toronto than him speaking in Atlanta other than the opportunity to respond to him with protest. People can hear him in toronto regardless.
Sure it is unfortunate that he was invited. But trying (and probably failing) to get him uninvited is more likely to have a negative effect on Toronto than letting him come and giving him the biggest protest we can muster.
..i know you disagree. so i'll leave it at that for now. maybe a new development will spur another exchange beteen us on the subject.
Sure -- there is no fundamental disagreement here in my opinion but one of tactics and the best response.


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Khafi Kareem Delivers Lupita's 'Sulwe' In Her Book Reading Series (Video)
2019 Big Brother Naija ex-housemate, Khafi Kareem has shared the video of her book reading series with her fans.
The book she's reading this time is titled "Sulwe". The author is Lupita Nyong'o and it was illustrated by Vashti Harrison.
This story is about a little girl whose skin is darker than everyone in her family and everyone at school.
READ ALSO – 'I Rejected N8m To Promote Bleaching Brand' – BBNaija Star, Khafi Kareem
'Sulwe, when it was published and distributed, received a slam from popular beauty specialist and bleaching advocate, Dencia.
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BBNaija's Kiddwaya, Erica Arrive In Sierra Leone; Susan Waya Asks Fans To Pray For Them
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Kiddwaya and Erica arrived in Sierra Leone on Friday for the eviction party of the country's reality TV show, Housemate Salone.
A crowd of devoted fans welcomed the reality TV stars into the country and this moved Erica to tears as she was overwhelmed by the love shown to them.
The duo are set to make guest appearances on the reality TV show.
Kiddwaya's mum, Susan Waya, has already asked her fans to pray for him and Erica.
Taking to her Instagram page, she posted a photo of the duo and wrote "#plsprayforthem."
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Awww my baby cried #KiddricaXSierraLeone pic.twitter.com/sNUiiVfsPg
— PRESIDENT SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION (@johnfaith673) November 27, 2020
Omggg them no wan gree make them leave. Erica and kidd cannot believe the love and huge crowd in Sierra right now. The crowd is crazy. #KiddricaXSierraLeone pic.twitter.com/u1sjEFUlh7
— Bervelyn (@Bervelynnnnnn) November 27, 2020
Omo eri baby be looking 16#KiddricaXSierraLeone pic.twitter.com/r4Bgm8Vydk
— PRESIDENT SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION (@johnfaith673) November 27, 2020
'I've Learnt Not To Worry About Public Perception' – Nengi
BBNaija season 5 finalist, Nengi Rebecca Hampson recently revealed that she has learnt not to be worried about the public perception about her.
Taking to social media, the reality TV star posted a video of herself participating in the viral #DoYou campaign.
In the 30 minutes clip, she said;
"I've learnt not to worry about public perception as the keys to success lie within me. Being orphaned at an early age has shown me a lot about life, many people thought they had an idea about how my story is or how is going be, but I chose the positive path to success as we all should. Remember your life is an art piece, paint it to your taste with the best strokes as you and you alone would be judged for it.Drown out the noise and choice the positive , Remeber your life is an art piece and the most important is #DoYou ."
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"He Threatened To Kill Me" – Lil Frosh's Ex-girlfriend, Gift Opens Up About Their Abusive Relationship
Instagram influencer, Miss Okeoghene Camille Gift, in an interview with Daddy Freeze, opened up about being abused by rapper, Lil Frosh.
In the candid interview, the Instagram influencer spoke on the abuse she suffered at the hands of her ex-boyfriend.
Information Nigeria recalls that photos of her bruised face had surfaced following the assault which the rapper denied ever happened.
The young lady recalled a particular incident where the rapper stripped her naked, beat her up, recorded her and threatened to ruin her reputation on social media.
Gift said that her ex-boyfriend also threatened to kill her and he mentioned that he is very sure that his former record label boss, Davido would bail him out.
In her words;
"He was like do you think I cannot get away with anything? I will kill you right here and you will just die for nothing because Davido is going to get me out of it", she said.
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Mahajanga mä˝häjäng´gä [key], formerly Majungamäjo͞ong´gä [key], city (1993 pop. 100,807), NW Madagascar, on the Mozambique Channel. Despite its shallow harbor, Mahajanga is one of the nation's chief ports. The Betsiboka River valley provides access to the interior. Mahajanga has food processing, cement, and sisal processing industries. Mahajanga has a fishing industry and coffee, rice, sugar, and sisal are grown. The city was the capital of the Sakalava kingdom, which flourished in the 18th cent. France occupied Mahajanga from 1883 to 1885 and retook it in 1894. The city experienced major immigration from Comoros until riots (1976–77) resulted in the immigrants' deportation.
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Memory chip design company Rambus has filed (free registration required) a US$1 billion antitrust suit against four of the largest memory chip makers. Hynix, Micron Technology, Infineon Technologies, and Siemens stand accused of collaborating against Rambus technology in an attempt to keep it locked out of the market. This antitrust lawsuit marks the latest in a series of legal battles pitting Rambus against the rest of the memory industry.
Back in 2000, Rambus sued Infineon Technologies for patent infringement. After Infineon filed a countersuit, a jury found in favor of Infineon, ruling that Rambus failed to disclose the fact that they were secretly applying for patents on technologies that the Joint Electronic Devices Engineering Council (JEDEC) was evaluating for technical standards. The ruling was later overturned on appeal, with the US Supreme Court refusing to hear further appeals. Last year, the Federal Trade Commission brought antitrust charges against Rambus, based on the JEDEC fiasco. An FTC administrative law judge threw the case out in February, a decision that the FTC is currently appealing.
This new salvo in the ongoing battle is based on evidence Rambus presented in its defense during the FTC proceedings. The lawsuit alleges that the four manufacturers conspired to keep Rambus out of the memory market in an attempt to avoid paying royalties on Rambus technology.
- In 1996, a Hynix executive wrote an e-mail to a Hitachi executive and
other memory-chip makers that they should "educate others and get their
agreement to say no to Rambus and no to Intel domination.''
- In a 1997 meeting held by all the defendants, an executive of Siemens
said: "Letting one company control (the) industry is crazy. . . . Rambus is
not acceptable.''
- At a 1999 meeting, the defendants reached an agreement to talk about the
cost disadvantages of using Rambus chips.
The evidence presented by Rambus is also under review by US Department of Justice as they look into possible price fixing by the memory manufacturers. In addition, Rambus also has patent-infringement legal actions pending against Infineon, Hynix, and Micron.
In the late 1990s, Rambus' chip technology was touted by some as a means to overcome performance bottlenecks associated with accessing RAM. For a number of reasons, the technology never really caught on and while you can buy RIMMs for your Intel Rambus motherboards, DDR RAM has become the overwhelming market leader. They had the market leader (Intel) solidly in their corner and were unable to compete in the market. Could it be that no one liked the technology regardless of any actions of their competitors? It appears now that Rambus is continuing down the path taken by SCO, choosing to devote its resources to litigation instead of innovation.


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Porn Stars and Starlets Celebrate at the 2014 AVN Awards (NSFW)
On January 18th, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas was packed with the adult entertainment industry's heavy hitters for the 2014 AVN Awards. The biggest awards went to Bonnie Rotten for female performer of the year and Manuel Ferrara for male performer of the year. Underworld took home best movie of the year.
Past AVN Coverage
-2014 Adult Entertainment Expo Gets Naughty in Vegas (NSFW)
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- Adult Entertainment Expo: One Wild Convention (NSFW)
- 2012 AVN Awards in Vegas
- AVN Porn Awards 2011
- Adult Entertainment Expo 2011, Part One (NSFW)
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- Burning Angel Party (NSFW)
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An official journal of the The Royal Society for Public Health and a sister journal of Public Health in Practice.
Public Health is an international, multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal. It publishes original papers, reviews and short reports on all aspects of the science, philosophy, and practice of public health.
It is aimed at all public health practitioners and researchers and those who manage and deliver public health services and systems. It will also be of interest to anyone involved in provision of public health programmes, the care of populations or communities and those who contribute to public health systems in any way.
Published twelve times a year, Public Health considers submissions on any aspect of public health across age groups and settings.
These include:
• Public health practice and impact
• Applied Epidemiology
• Need or impact assessments
• Health service effectiveness, management and re-design
• Health Protection including control of communicable diseases
• Health promotion and disease prevention
• Evaluation of public health programmes or interventions
• Public health governance, audit and quality
• Public health law and ethics
• Public health policy and comparisons
• Capacity in public health systems and workforce
This is not an exhaustive list and the Editors will consider articles on any issue relating to public health.
Public Health also publishes invited articles, reviews and supplements from leading experts on topical issues.


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Yaldhurst Quarry and Cleanfill
Josua GroblerWinstone AggregatesYaldhurst Quarry and Cleanfill
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- Weekdays: 7.00am - 5.00pm
- Saturday: 7.00am - 12.00pm
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Core Products: Roading, Concrete And Asphalt Aggregates, Drainage, Sand, Bulkfill
Located near Christchurch, on an old Waimakariri River channel, Yaldhurst Quarry is perfectly positioned to produce the highest grade greywacke products. An accredited Christchurch City Council facility, the site manufactures a range of aggregates and sand for use in ready mixed concrete, concrete products and other building, civil engineering and roading projects.
Recently, Yaldhurst Quarry has undergone some major changes. While a weighbridge and new office has been installed and commissioned, a number of new initiatives have seen alterations to the way the site is operated.
Upgrades to the excavation fleet have included the replacement of two old Komatsu HD200 dumpers with a larger, more reliable CAT 769. The switch from two machines to one machine has provided increased efficiencies in the load and cart area as well as quicker cycle times (saving fuel), reduction in repairs, maintenance and servicing costs.
The fixed plant, set up to produce a range of natural round and crushed concrete aggregates and sands, has seen an Englishmade Kue-Ken 30 x 12 jaw crusher introduced into the circuit to crush the 80mm to 140mm boulders – they're then fed back into the cone to increase crushed sand and aggregate production. This change in methodology has seen an increase of around 15% throughput of the crushed material with the biggest boost in the daily PAP volumes produced.
In the late 1800s, development in the Christchurch and the mid-Canterbury area created a high demand on gravels and the mainstay supply was the Waimakariri River. But although the river had a plentiful supply of gravel, there were disadvantages: weather and flooding impacted extraction and pressure surrounded the industry as the sustainability of continued gravel extraction became questionable.
As Christchurch grew and with it the demand for aggregates, the distance from markets increased, and transport costs became inflated. An alternative supply was sought and the region saw the introduction of land-based pits.
The site Yaldhurst Quarry occupies had been used for farming and cropping before being developed as a land based quarry in the early. Known as the Yaldhurst Gravel Pit, the operation supplied aggregate and sand for concrete manufacture in the mid-Canterbury area.
In 1996 the original fixed plant was decommissioned on account of the close proximity to its neighbours, and the growing distance between the extraction face and the processing plant. A new, portable plant was developed: a kitset form allowed the plant to be moved to follow the material face. In 1999 the plant was located very near the gravel face ensuring a very efficient operation. But, over time, the semi-portable concept has been outweighed by the costs associated with relocating the plant and services around the site.
Today, the plant has become a fixed process and is likely to remain in its current location until the end of the resource.


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Nestled between the snowcapped Imbabura and Cotachachi volcanoes, the town of Otavalo rests in a culturally distinctive area of the Andean Highlands. Staying at one of the beautifully reconstructed 16th century haciendas outside of town, take a guided trip through some of the many local artisan shops as well as the famous market.
The highlands of Ecuador are dominated by majestic volcanoes and rolling green fields, dotted with small villages which through the generations have developed specialized handicrafts signifying their particular talents. The colorful meetings of locals at the major indigenous markets to sell and barter these goods have become a highlight of most travelers' visits to this beautiful and diverse country. Join the fun with your local guide as you browse, photograph and find that perfect gift or memento of your highland adventure. Lodging is at a beautiful colonial-era hacienda, refurbished to modern standards while maintaining its historical air. Our active travelers will also enjoy the opportunity to hike to one of the area's most scenic outlooks, the sparkling crater lake of Cuicocha, tucked into the slopes of Volcan Cotocachi. This 2 day extension has something for everyone, and is sure to remain in your memories long after you return home!
2018 Pricing: $910/person, double occupancy, depending on group size and using Hacienda Cusin. Upgrade to Hacienda Zuleta for $260/person.
Note: One day excursions are also available. While Saturday and Wednesday are the biggest days of the Otavalo market, it operates every day of the week, so this extension may be added to any Galapagos voyage itinerary. Please call for single/triple occupancy rates
Day 1: Andean Highlands
Departing from your Quito hotel, travel north into the Andean highlands, stopping along the way in small villages to experience local culture and specialized handicrafts such as weaving, woodcarving and leather goods. A special treat for this day is a visit to the Huarmi Maqui women's weaving cooperative, a non-profit organization established to assist local indigenous women to hone their skills and learn how to independently market their goods. Classes in women's rights and healthcare are also offered to the local population. Your final destination for this day is one of the area's elegantly restored colonial-era haciendas, set amidst verdant gardens and forests. Overnight at Hacienda Cusin. [BLD]
Note: Upgrade to Hacienda Zuleta, a working estancia with pre-Inca ruins, a condor rehabilitation program, cheese factory and embroidery workshop available for approximately $195 per person.
Have a bit more time? Consider adding one more day to your hacienda stay in order to participate in a cooking class with the executive chef of Hacienda Cusin. Accompany the chef on a shopping trip to the farmers markets, harvest ingredients from the organic garden, and join in the fun of meal preparation! Learn how to make authentic empanadas (filled pastries), trucho papillot (wrapped trout), and delicious helado (ice cream).
Day 2 : Otavalo Market Day / Lago Cuicocha
After breakfast, visit the world-famous market at Otavalo. These traditional meeting points have been a vital link of the highland Indian cultures since pre-Incan times. This is a magnificent opportunity to witness native peoples, distinctive clothing, animals, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and pottery that are displayed in colorful arrays. Following lunch at a local restaurant, join your guide for an exhilarating hike to Laguna Cuicocha a caldera lake on the flanks of Volcan Cotacachi, featuring spectacular views of the surrounding peaks. Return to Quito by early evening. [BL]
Founded in 1602, Hacienda Cusin was converted in 1990 into a country inn of beautifully decorated guest rooms, suites and garden cottages, its history preserved and its ambience respected. Read more about the Hacienda Cusin.
Upgrade option: Hacienda Zuleta
A working hacienda with pre-Incan ruins, a condor rehabilitation program, cheese factory, and embroidery workshop.
This is an action-packed trip into the southern highlands of Ecuador, off the beaten tourist track and into beautiful villages and rolling farmlands. Take mountain bikes through the countryside, share a traditional lunch with villagers. Learn the basics of guitar making from legendary craftsmen, then explore colorful local markets and ride horses into spectacular landscapes, surrounded by Andean peaks and small farms. Discover the colonial gem of Cuenca, and explore ancient Incan ruins. This family adventure has something for everyone!
For current cost and details, contact Galapagos program director Sherry Howland at email@example.com
Day 1: Cojitambo Inca Ruins / Rose Farm
After a morning transfer to the Guayaquil airport and brief flight, we find ourselves in the lovely city of Cuenca, in Ecuador's southern highlands. Driving northeast from the airport, we arrive at the village of Cojitambo, an important spot in Ecuador since pre-Incan times. Enjoy spectacular views of the rolling countryside and stroll through the tiered Inca rock walls and terraces of Cojitambo ruins. Lunch will be taken with a local family at the "papa mesa" or "potato table." This is a traditional sharing of food and your introduction to local customs and cuisine. Continuing on, we drive to Burgay and our awaiting mountain bikes. An easy ride downhill takes us to Alta Flor Rose Farm, beautifully located amid mountains, lakes and pristine rivers. Alta Flor is the only rose farm in Ecuador to receive the German Green Seal, signifying the owners recognizes a goal of improving quality of life for the workers as well as the environment. Climatic and geographical conditions come together to make this area perfect for producing gorgeous, colorful and fragrant roses, sure to inspire the gardener (or romantic!) in all of us! We continue on our bikes to the town of Zhud, meeting our support vehicle for the final leg of today's travels, our hacienda-style hotel. You may have time for a quick dip in the swimming pool or even a soak in the Jacuzzi, before dinner. Overnight Hacienda Uzhupud. [BLD]
Day 2: Gualaceo / San Bartolome / Horseback Riding
Following breakfast at the hacienda, we set out for the small town of Gualaceo and their colorful food market, the largest in the region. Local farmers come from throughout the area to bring their products to sell or trade, creating a lively, festive atmosphere. Maybe you will recognize some of the same local fruits and vegetables that you biked through on yesterday's adventure!
Onto the charming village of San Bartolome, perched on a mountainside and home to guitar-making artisans. This craftwork dates to the Spanish colonial times or perhaps further, at least 200 years ago, and many of the guitar craftsmen can trace their family's roots in the business back at least 100 years! But even though guitars from this village are famous the world over, the villagers of San Bartolome also create fine weavings and ceramics, as well as high-quality silverwork from nearby mines. The pleasant temperatures and high altitude (8,800-10,000') are perfect for growing tasty apples and cherries, too.
We depart San Bartolome for our lunch, taken at a delightful local hacienda. Afterwards, we continue to the Bellavista Equestrian Center and our next adventure. Whether you are a seasoned horseback rider or a greenhorn, you will be well-matched by the experts at Bellavista. A local guide accompanies riders on a gentle (or adventurous – depending on your level of expertise!) 2-3 hour ride to a spectacular overlook of the Tarqui Valley and surrounding Andean peaks, passing local villages and lush farmlands enroute. Saying goodbye to our horses, we return 30 minutes to Cuenca, where we check into our hotel and freshen up before dinner. Overnight Hotel Santa Lucia. [BLD]
Day 3: Colonial City Tour / Pumapungo Inca Ruins
Cuenca is a beautiful colonial gem, lovingly preserved by its inhabitants who take great pride in their home. With a year-round Spring-like climate and timeless Spanish and French architectural influences, Cuenca is a beguiling UNESCO World Heritage Site that feels forgotten in time, inviting a slower pace. Vestiges of ancient Incan trails and ruins still may be found amongst the other architectural charms. These trails connect Cuenca with the Amazon jungles to the east all the way to the rolling Pacific surf in the west. Pumapungo Archeological Park is located within Cuenca itself and dates from the 15th Century. Your guide will point out the remnants of Temple of the Sun as well as the Convent of the Virgins of the Sun. Overnight Hotel Santa Lucia. [BLD]
Day 4: Departure to Guayaquil
Following breakfast, transfer to the Cuenca airport for your return flight to Guayaquil. [B]
Hacienda Uzhupud
Dating from the 19th century, Hacienda Uzhupud is a welcome home-away-from-home, an elegant base for adventurous explorations .
Hotel Santa Lucia
Originally constructed as home to the provincial governor in 1859, this hotel has been lovingly updated to retain its classic decor while offering all the modern amenities travelers expect.
Mansion Alcazar
Conveniently located in the colonial center of Cuenca, Mansion Alcazar maintains it colonial splendor with careful furnishings and artwork. Each room is individually designed with luxury amenities and fabrics.
For the youngsters in your party, a small arcade park at the base of the cable car provides additional entertainment in the form of rides and games.
2018 pricing: $145/person, based on two participants.
Explore the lush surroundings of Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge, a haven for exotic birds and verdant forests, located within a lovely 2 hour drive from Quito. Whether you prefer to bushwhack through the Valley of the Mist, hike upstream to the Hidden Falls, or simply relax with a cup of coffee on the deck admiring the view from the top of the Tandayapa Valley, Bellavista will take your breath away with its stunning beauty. Known throughout the world for its vast range of avian life, this region boasts 400+ species, including toucans, colorful cock-of-the-rock, giant antipitta and more. Bellavista itself has recorded over 20 species of hummingbirds alone! For botanical enthusiasts, hundreds of orchid and bromeliad specimens will keep you occupied. Spend a full day or extend your time with an overnight in the comfortable lodge. Your gracious local guides will insure hours of discovery and delight in the emerald forest.
For current costs and details, please contact our Galapagos program director Sherry Howland at firstname.lastname@example.com
Day 1: Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge
Rise early this morning for the next great adventure! Just a few hours distance on the northwestern slopes of the Pichincha Volcano, the cloud forests of Mindo are one of the most diverse and accessible endemic bird areas in the world. Traveling from the high sierra towards the coast you pass through a range of landscapes enroute to your destination, the Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve. This area boasts over 400 recorded species of birds, and the list continues to grow! The Plate-Billed Toucan, Tanager-finch, Giant Antpitta, and White-faced Nunbird are all found here, and many other species found no where else on earth. Enjoy guided bird outings and general nature walks through the verdant forest along sparkling streams and waterfalls. Bellavista's 55 hectare reserve holds a profusion of bromeliads and orchids, and since Bellavista is located on the equator flowers are in bloom year round. Resident mammals include the endangered Spectacled Bear and the puma (rarely seen but protected by the reserve), Andean coati and tayra, to name but a few. Overnight Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge. [BLD]
Rise early for the best birding opportunities! Join your guide for a walk to discover hidden waterfalls and stunning wild orchids. There are over 10km of trails in networks ranging from easy stroll to true bushwhacking adventure! Keep your eyes peeled for exotic birds in the canopy overhead. Or simply relax on the Bellavista deck with a cup of coffee, watching the hundreds of brilliant "feathered jewels" hummingbirds which visit the feeders. Bellavista has recorded over 20 species at their feeders, but the valley contains more than 40 species – a world record. Following lunch at the lodge, return to Quito. [BL]
La Selva represents a new level in comfort and elegance in the Ecuadorian rain forest. Eighteen beautiful suites await you, featuring private balconies, rain forest showers, panoramic views. There are even family suites with private porches and a Jacuzzi. Constructed with bamboo from sustainable plantations, the open design of each suite invites a genuine jungle experience coupled with maximum comfort. Set out each day on adventures through the rain forest, on canoe rides (day and night), visit parrot clay licks, or climb the 115' observation tower for close-up views of the dense canopy and its inhabitants. Return to the lodge for relaxing cocktails on the lakefront patio followed by a delicious dinner of all local ingredients.
Pricing: For current costs and details, please contact our Galapagos program director Sherry Howland at firstname.lastname@example.com
Day 1: Arrive in the Rain Forest
Days 2-3: Amazon Rainforest
Day 4: Quito
Early rising today to return to the Rio Napo and Coca for your flight to Quito. [B]
Combining elegant all-suite accommodations with environmental awareness and exemplary service, La Selva Lodge is a welcoming home in the Ecuadorian rainforest.
From the mangrove-lined, wildlife-rich estuaries of Rio Guayas and the Jambeli Channel to the high altitude paramo of El Cajas to the colonial gem of Cuenca in the Andean highlands, southern Ecuador is a rich and diverse mixture of natural wildlands and cultural treasures, with hidden reminders of ancient inhabitants waiting to be explored. It is an area beautifully suited to Wildland Adventurers who want to veer from the beaten track to discover untrammeled paths filled with wildlife, spectacular landscapes and Cuenca, a city that in spite of being the third largest in Ecuador, maintains the soul of a quaint, colonial village.
pricing: For current costs and details, please contact our Galapagos program director Sherry Howland at firstname.lastname@example.com
Day 1: Manglares-Churute Reserve / Tushipungo / Cuenca
Departing Guayaquil (or Quito) this morning, travel south to the ecological wonderland of Manglares-Chirute Reserve. Protected from development and nearby shrimp-farming, these 100,000 acres of mangrove and tropical dry forest contain a treasure-trove of wildlife, including aquatic birds such as herons, ducks, roseate spoonbills, osprey and horned screamers. Mammals known to inhabit the area include tigrillos (a relative of ocelots), capuchin monkeys, mantled howler monkeys and badgers. Board a boat for a leisurely voyage through the twisting swamplands, quietly observing the rich life all around. Vegetation varies from mangrove to balsa and oak trees, with wild orchids and bromeliads making appearances, allowing a wide distribution of wildlife within the borders of the reserve.
From Manglares-Churute, we travel 2 hours up the Andes cordillera, passing beautiful mountain valleys and lakes. Our destination is the Tushipungo Valley, where we hike into spectacular El Cajas National Park, home to over 200 glacial lakes set amidst rolling paramo grasslands, wild quinoa, fragrant rosemary, and home to an abundance of wildlife such as Andean fox, white-tailed deer, wild llamas, and the elusive spectacled bear, to name just a few species. Andean condors, tanagers, hummingbirds and gray-breasted mountain toucans are just a few species on a very long list of birdlife here. An easy hike circumnavigating a sparkling tarn allows plenty of time to stop with binoculars and cameras to capture the life and spectacular landscape.
From El Cajas, another half hour finds us near the beautiful colonial city of Cuenca, in time for hotel check-in and dinner. Overnight Hacienda Uzhupud [BLD]
Day 2: Cojitambo Inca Ruins / Rose Farm / Hacienda Burgay
Driving northeast this morning, we arrive at the village of Cojitambo, an important spot in Ecuador since pre-Incan times. Enjoy spectacular views of the rolling countryside and stroll through the tiered Inca rock walls and terraces of Cojitambo ruins. Continuing on, we drive to Alta Flor Rose Farm, the only rose farm in Ecuador to receive the German Green Seal, signifying Alta Flor recognizes a goal of improving quality of life for the workers as well as the environment. Climatic and geographical conditions come together to make this area perfect for producing gorgeous, colorful and fragrant roses, sure to inspire the gardner (or romantic!) in all of us! Lunch today is taken at the Hacienda Burgay, dating from 1733 and one of the region's most honored estates and families. The Hacienda is normally off-limits to visitors, but opening its magnificent doors exclusively for us. A brief tour takes in murals and sculptures treasured by the family through generations. Return to Cuenca after lunch, check into our beautiful hotel, Hotel Santa Lucia. [BLD]
Day 3: Horseback Riding / Colonial City Tour
Following breakfast at your hotel, set out for the Bellavista Equestrian Center, a short drive from Cuenca. Whether you are a seasoned rider or a greenhorn, you will be well-matched by the experts at Bellavista. A local guide accompanies riders on a gentle (or adventurous – depending on your level of expertise!) 2-3 hour ride to a spectacular overlook of the Tarqui Valley and surrounding Andean peaks, passing local villages and lush farmlands enroute. Following lunch, we return to Cuenca for a 3 hour tour of this colonial gem. With a year-round Spring-like climate and timeless Spanish and French architectural influences, Cuenca is a beguiling UNESCO World Heritage Site that feels forgotten in time, inviting a slower pace. Vestiges of ancient Incan trails and ruins still may be found amongst the other architectural charms. Overnight Hotel Santa Lucia. [BLD]
Day 4: Departure to Guayaquil / Quito
Following breakfast, transfer to the Cuenca airport for your return flight to Guayaquil or Quito. [B]
Located in the beautiful southern Andes, Hacienda Uzhupud is a home away from home, an elegant and comfortable base for exploring this beautiful region of Ecuador.
Originally constructed in 1859 as home to the provincial governor, this graceful mansion has been lovingly restored to preserve the stately architecture , melding the charm of old with the comforts of modern day
Discover the best of Peru as you travel to the high Andes and the magnificent ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, the most important and impressive archaeological monument in South America. Accompanied by guides specialized in archaeology, history and Andean culture, visit monumental Inca stone temples, and the fascinating towns and Quechua Indian markets of Cusco and the Urubamba Valley. Guides meet you at every transfer point and assist with check-in to assure the most informed and in-depth experience in Peru.
Pricing: $3875 per person (2 people), $3290 per person (4 people) $3000 per person (6+ people). Single supplement $800. Internal air (Lima-Cusco-Lima): Please inquire
Day 1: Arrival in Lima
just a short two-minute walk outside customs.
Day 2: Urubamba Valley
Assistance with early morning check-in for one hour flight to Cusco. On our full day guided adventure through the Sacred Valley of the Incas you visit the village of Pisac and the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Depending on the season and your interests we stop to chat with farmers, artisans and visit Quechua villages where highland Indians tend their fields and sell handcrafts in outdoor markets. Overnight in the serene Urubamba Valley at the Hotel Sol y Luna. [BL]
Note: Many of our guests add a second night in the Urubamba Valley to go hiking, visit remote villages, or go horseback riding at Sol y Luna. Please inquire for details. Also, LAN Airlines allows each passenger up to 50 lb. checked baggage limit for Lima-Cusco flights.
Day 3: Machu Picchu
Transfer to catch the morning train to Machu Picchu. After assisting with your hotel check in, our guide accompanies us on a private tour throughout the principal temples and important sectors of Machu Picchu leaving you free to photograph and explore on your own time. Includes first-class reserved train tickets, bus tickets up and down the mountain, lunch and one-time entrance fee. Overnight at the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. [BLD]
Note: We highly recommend adding the KM104 hike into Machu Picchu on this day. This 4-5 hour trek hikes the last day of the famed Inca Trail, allowing you to see the spectacular ruins of Winay Wayna and enter Machu Picchu through the Intipunku or "Gate of the Sun."
Day 4: Cusco
You have time this morning to return to Machu Picchu on the early shuttle bus (transport and entrance fee included). Enjoy contemplating, exploring and photographing the most impressive archaeological monument in South America on your own time wandering through the mysterious maze of streets and stone buildings in this magnificent citadel. Hike up the towering Wayna Picchu peak, or back up the Inca Trail to the Intipunku, Gate of the Sun entrance. Or, simply explore the trails and lush orchid gardens of the Machu Picchu Pueblo. Late-afternoon return on the Pullman train to a station in the Urubamba Valley where we transfer to a private vehicle back to Cusco arriving by evening to our hotel. Overnight at the Casa San Blas. [BL]
Day 5: Cusco Walking Tour
Morning half-day guided orientation of ancient Inca temples, Spanish churches and the surrounding ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puca Pucara and Tambo Machay. Our guide will also direct you to shops, museums, markets and restaurants where you can shop, dine and explore on your own this afternoon. Overnight at the Casa San Blas. [BL]
Day 6: Lima and departure
Transfer to Cusco airport for flight to Lima. Airport reception and transfer in to Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores to use as a day room until your evening flight. [B]
2016 pricing: $3,400/person. International flights, and internal flight from Lima to Cusco not included.
Please call us for details of special trekking options and additional options
Costa del Sol Ramada
Just outside the Lima Airport, the Costa del Sol is a wonderful stop over when flying from the Galapagos to Peru. Read more about the Costa del Sol Ramada
Hotel Sol y Luna
Nestled in the sacred Urumbamba Valley, the Hotel Sol y Luna combines comfort with a rustic Andean ambience. Read more about the Hotel Sol y Luna.
Machu Picchu Pueblo
The Machu Picchu Pueblo is the ideal base of exploration for the ruins of Machu Picchu. Surrounded by 12 acres of cloud forest on the banks of the Urubamba River, the hotel's spectacular scenery is matched by an incredible rich flora and fauna. Read more about the Machu Picchu Pueblo
Casa San Blas
In the San Blas neighborhood of Cusco, perfect for both couples and families. Read more about the Casa San Blas.
Years of close cooperation with the Añangu community has produced Napo Wildlife Center, an innovative project that is as valuable for its comforts as for its conservation and social value. The protected area is home to such species as Jaguar, Giant Otter, Tapir, eleven species of monkeys (including acrobatic Spider and Wooly monkeys, Monk Saki and Golden-mantled Tamarin), and many brilliant bird species. Here the local Añangu community has teamed with international conservationists to create a private reserve of well over 50,000 acres within the Yasuni National Park.
Pricing: Adult $1335 per person, child (11 & under) $1250. Quito-Coca airfare $260 per person. Upgrades to suites available, please inquire
Note: This trip can depart from/return to Quito any day EXCEPT Sunday.
Day 1: Napo Wildlife Center
Transfer to the Quito airport for your brief flight to Coca, an outpost on Ecuador's Rio Napo in the Oriente, Ecuador's Amazon basin. A 2 hour motorized canoe ride takes you to Napo Wildlife Center's private dock where you'll continue by canoe (1.5 hrs) through a meandering tributary of the Napo to the lodge's private lake deep within the Yasuni National Park. Arriving at the lodge, have a welcome beverage and receive an orientation about the activities to come. Overnight Napo Wildlife Center. [LD]
Days 2 - 3: Napo Wildlife Center
Your naturalist guide accompanies you on a variety of adventures in this remote reserve, exploring the rivers, lagoons and forests surrounding the lodge. Napo Wildlife Center occupies an 82 square mile portion of Yasuni National Park. With 2 nearby parrot licks and a canopy tower, you have myriad opportunities to view some of the 550 species of birds, 11 primate species, and the stars of the reserve, giant river otters. Overnight Napo Wildlife Center. [BLD]
Early rising today to paddle or hike back to the Rio Napo and return to Coca for your flight to Quito.
Note: Due to international air schedules, we have not included the cost of transfers and Quito hotel day 5. If you wish to overnight, please inquire for private airport-hotel transfers and accommodation. Prices are based on set days of transfer to / from the Coca airport.
Napo Wildlife Center
The Napo Wildlife Center [NWC] is a renowned, award-winning Amazon rainforest lodge in Ecuador. It is located adjacent to 82 sq miles of Yasunì National Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the largest tract of protected tropical rain forest in Ecuador. Read more about the Napo Wildlife Center.
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Heather McPhie defends her freestyle moguls title
HEAVENLY, Calif. (AP) -- Heather McPhie successfully defended her moguls title Friday in the U.S. Freestyle Championships, and fellow Montanan Bradley Wilson took the men's event.
McPhie, from Bozeman, Mont., did a layout on her top air with her traditional D spin on the bottom to edge World Cup champion Hannah Kearney of Norwich, Vt. Eliza Outtrim of Hamden, Conn., finished third.
"This is such an amazing way to end the season with a win," McPhie said. "I've been sick all week and I really had to dig deep today to pull out the win. There is so much depth on our team and you really see it at an event like this. To be up on the podium again with Hannah and Eliza is something that is just so unbelievable. I was standing at the bottom with Eliza saying, `Wow we could do this again!"
Wilson, from Butte, Mont., edged brother Bryon in the men's competition. Sho Kashima of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., was third.
"To be national champion is huge," Bradley Wilson said. "It's another accomplishment to have under my belt. I had my junior worlds title and a World Cup victory, but not U.S. champion, so this means a lot. This event always brings you back to the freestyle roots and what freestyle is about. It's different than a World Cup and I couldn't be happier. I was really liking the vibe out there today."


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Ever since the release of The Economist's video about the coming electric car age and 2018 being a tipping point, I'm more interested in cobalt and have read about the problems with cobalt mining. We all want particulate-free fresh air and zero CO2 emissions. It's time to lose the tailpipe and get up to date with battery-powered cars. The driving force is technological progress with batteries. "The good news is that technology will march on regardless. Batteries will get better, cheaper, and more abundant. Samsung SDI, LG Chem, Panasonic, SK Innovation, Kreisel, and other will keep improving EV batteries to win more deals, and the EV market will improve and grow, as it has been." But what will these batteries be made of, and where will we get the resources/materials?
Cobalt is often seen as essential for all those efficient batteries...


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Here are some tips to brew hotter coffee:
Check that the water heater is working properly: draw off some water from the steam tube. If the water comes out hot, the water heater is OK. If the water is cold, take the machine to a service center to have it examined.
Check the temperature of the cups. Cold cups will very quickly lower the temperature of the coffee. Try warming cups with some hot water and/or steam or by keeping them on the cup warming plate (if present).
Pre-heat the water circuit and filter by first dispensing one cup of coffee without putting in any coffee, i.e. by dispensing only hot water. After that, start brewing coffee.
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No Roosevelt Island F Train Service To Manhattan This Weekend Says MTA - Tram Operates Rush Hour Schedule From 7 AM To 10 PM Says RIOC
According to the MTA Weekender:
F Coney Island-bound trains run via the E from Roosevelt Av to W 4 St Weekend, 11:45 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, Feb 19 - 22The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) adds:
No Coney Island-bound service at 21 St-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island, Lexington Av/63 St, 57, 47-50 Sts, 42 St-Bryant Pk, 34 St-Herald Sq, 23 St and 14 St.
The MTA has issued a weekend service advisory for the F train, which may affect travel plans. The Tram will run on a rush hour schedule from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM to accommodate any increase in traffic. Please plan your travel accordingly and visit mta.info/weekender or call 511 for more information.
For electronic updates on F Train service, sign up for MTA Alerts at mymtaalerts.com.


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Here is a video (in french) showcasing the new kerning tools in Cinema4D release 15.
Vray 1.8 Update
Exciting times! A new Vray for C4D update has been announced by Stefan Laub, full of awesome features. For more info, check his announcement over at CGTalk: http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=47&t=1117167&page=1&pp=15
At a time when movies rack in millions of dollars (heck, even billions nowadays), VFX studios are going under due to unfair competition and unreasonable compensation. All that tacked to insane timelines that squeeze budgets even more and push workers to lower their working standards far too much.
Cinema4D R14 – the Little features
Time for a new "little features" post, this time for release Cinema4D R14. Everybody loves the underdog, these little novelties that don't necessarily get much press but that often help us so much day in, day out.
R14 – Color Grading
Cinema4D release R14 is out now, with a lot of exciting new features. One such feature I haven't seen mentioned too much but is, as usual, awesome, is the new color grading available directly from the Picture Viewer filters tab.


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|Do you know where your variables are?
Re^7: incrementing already existing fileby broomduster (Priest)
|on Mar 01, 2011 at 23:35 UTC ( #890866=note: print w/replies, xml )
|Need Help??
With your program Newfile is replaced by B set of values. How do I make it to take A set first and go to B set.So what you have is two collections of numbers in the file you open as MYFILE. One set is labeled 'A' in column 3 and the other is labeled 'B' in column 3. The values in column 5 are an index, and the values in the last column are the ones you need to collect and add to NEWF.
What I said before is still mostly what you need to do. Here's a revised outline of the code you need to write:
You didn't show a sample of what the output should look like, so this is as far as I can go with what you've posted. If the output should have both 'A' and 'B' values at the end of a line, you do one thing. If you need two lines (one for each of the 'A' and 'B' values), you do something different. But we can't know unless you tell us. Which leads me to the following advice about how to get along well on PerlMonks:
I think you have enough additional information now to "fix" my code to do what you want. Give it a shot and come back with questions if you run into trouble.
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