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Advanced JavaScript IIby Howard Feldman
Image Toggling with the div Tag
Often, you may want to put a bunch of stuff, such as images, on a web page, but they take up too much room. Why not put just one image, and let the user use a switch to toggle between the other ones? It works something like this:
This is actually extremely simple to do. Note that the browser is NOT contacting the server each time you switch images, switching is instantaneous. The trick? Put them all in the HTML, but only show one at a time! This is easily accomplished using the
div tag and styles. Quite a number of very impressive effects can be achieved using this technique, as will be seen in the following examples. But first, let us examine how this current example actually works. Only one JavaScript function is used:
The actual images are then placed in the HTML at the location where they should appear, each within its own
function ShowImage(page, tag)
var i = 1;
var el;
while (el = document.getElementById(tag + i)) {
if (i == page)
el.style.display = 'block';
el.style.display = 'none';
div tag, like so:
The table structure above is just for layout and can be ignored for the purposes of this discussion. The important part is the three sets of

<select omchange="ShowImage(parseInt(this.value), 'image');">
<option selected="selected" value="1">Image 1</option>
<option value="2">Image 2</option>
<option value="3">Image 3</option>
div tags in the first cell of the table. Note that the first has
display set to
block while the others have it set to
none. Anything with
display set to
none is hidden from view and not drawn in the browser window, although it is still retrieved from the server and stored locally with the rest of the web page. Thus, initially we see only pic1.jpg and not the other two images.
Then on the selector box we have attached a call to our JavaScript function when the
onchange event occurs. This is triggered when the user makes a new selection with the selector. We pass two arguments: a reference to the selector node itself and the base
id of the
div tags containing the images (note these are
image2 and
image3, all starting with
The function starts by getting the newly selected value indicating which image to display.
parseInt is used to ensure it is stored as a number and not a string. Next we fetch a handle to the first
div tag, in this case the one with
id image1. If this is the image to be shown, we set its display style to
block; for all others we set it to
none. Then we proceed to the next tag (
image2), and so on, until no more tags are found, at which point we exit.
So, whenever a new item is selected in the drop-down box, the corresponding
div block is revealed, and all others hidden. They all share the same physical space on the web page because they are right next to each other in the HTML. However, this is certainly not a restriction; we could have spread them across different areas of the page and had pictures appearing in various locations depending on the selection made, if desired. Similarly, we are not limited to images; just about anything can go between the
div tags and be hidden and shown with a click of the mouse. This allows you to cram much more information onto a web page than you could normally, without requiring the user to do any scrolling!
Tabs: More Fun with div
Let us continue with another example of creative use of the
div tag. Often it is desirable to make a web page with several "tabs" of information on it. Clicking on a tab shows the information on that tab, and hides the rest, much like how tabbed browsing works in the most recent round of web browsers. But, usually, clicking on an HTML tab like this causes the page to reload, which certainly disrupts the slickness of the interface. Wouldn't it be cooler if the information instantly appeared? Well thanks to the little trick we just learned in the previous example, it can. Try it out:
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Not surprisingly, this example uses the exact same JavaScript function as the previous example, yet accomplishes a completely different effect. The remainder is done with a few simple CSS rules. Let's have a look at the HTML for this example:
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div sections (one for each tab) just as we had one for each image in the previous example. And again, the first block is given
display:block while the others are
display:none, so only the first will be visible initially. Each of these sections begins by drawing the three tabs, with the selected one a different color than the others. So, we actually draw all three tabs over again on each tab! The contents of the tab follow, and can be arbitrary HTML. Note that the contents only appear once, only the actual HTML for the tabs themselves is repeated multiple times, so the "wasted" space is minimal.
Note that each item calls the
ShowImage JavaScript function when the
onclick event is triggered. As we saw in the first example, this hides all the
div sections except the one given as the argument to
ShowImage. Thus we use it here to show the tab you have just clicked on and hide the rest. CSS or styles are used to actually draw the tabs properly. We have defined two classes:
tab, and
tab_selected. The former is general and applies to the whole tab bar, while the latter is applied only to the currently selected tab. The CSS looks like this:
The first section applies to the
ul.tab {
margin: 0;
padding: 3px 0;
border-bottom: 1px solid #778;
font-weight: bold;
ul.tab li {
display: inline;
padding: 3px 0.5em;
margin-left: 3px;
border-top: 1px solid #778;
border-left: 1px solid #778;
border-right: 1px solid #778;
border-bottom: none;
background: top repeat-x #89aac7;
white-space: nowrap;
color: white;
ul.tab li.tab_selected {
background: #fff;
border-bottom: 1px solid #fff;
color: black;
ul tag and thus the whole tab bar. It sets the margins and padding so it is forced all the way over to the left and a border is drawn along the bottom of the tab bar. The padding is needed for everything to line up properly. We also bold any text in the tab bar.
The next section is applied to all the
li tags in the tab bar.
display:inline is perhaps the most important, causing the list to go horizontally instead of vertically. Again padding and margins are used to make things line up and leave a pleasing space between the tabs. The border properties draw the top and sides of the tabs themselves (the bottom comes from the
ul tag rememeber). Finally, we set the background and foreground colors and ensure text wrapping is disabled.
The final section is applied only to the currently selected tab, overriding any settings in the second section. This changes the background and foreground colors of the tab to make it stand out, as well as drawing a white bottom border to cover up the black bottom border from the
ul tag. This gives the illusion that the tab has popped forward in front of the other tabs.
In this example, all the contents of all the tabs are loaded and stored with the page, so clicking on a tab produces the new information almost instantly and without any distracting reloading of the page. Using a very simple JavaScript function and a bit of CSS, we have achieved a very impressive effect indeed.
And Even More div Tricks
As a last example of a useful application of the tricks we have learned above, try the following example that can be used as a way of summarizing large sections of text or lists and allowing the user to open and look at only the lists that he/she is interested in:
|Choice of four widget colors
By now it should be pretty clear how this is accomplished. Again we have two

Choice of four widget colors

div blocks, one with the collapsed version of the text and the expand button and one with the fully expanded version of the text and the collapse button. Initially, we show only the collapsed version (
display:block) and we use the
onclick callback of the image to trigger the swap between
div blocks.
The blocks are given
id of
colors1 and
colors2 so that they can be easily switched by the
ShowImage JavaScript function we wrote earlier.
Drag and Drop and Swap
Now that we have examined
This example requires more code than the others shown so far, but is still reasonably straightforward. Unlike the others, it uses global mouse events. Specifically, it depends on three callback functions that are triggered: whenever the mouse button is depressed; when the mouse moves; and when the mouse button is released. The disadvantage of using these sorts of global events is that, if you have multiple things going on at once, it can get pretty hairy quickly. So, you should minimize your use of these and try to have at most one or two per page. For this particular example, global events are pretty much necessary. Let's go through the code one section at a time:
div tags ad nauseum, let us look at something a little different. In this example, we reveal a method to drag and drop text (or images) with the mouse. This could be used in making a little JavaScript game or have a more serious purpose, for example, allowing you to swap the order of images in a page of images. In the following example, try to drag and drop the three names on top of each other to swap their positions. Note how you can swap John and Jane with no trouble, but Bill will not swap with either one of them, as he is always the troublemaker.
Here we initialize the three callback functions.
// Set the callbacks
document.onmousedown = mousedown;
document.onmousemove = movemouse;
document.onmouseup = mouseup;
var lastobj; // Last draggable object we hovered over
var isdrag; // True if dragging an object
mousedown will be called whenever the user clicks a mouse button,
movemouse will be called whenever the mouse moves, and
mouseup will be triggered whenever the left mouse button is released. We need two global variables as well, the first to track the most recent object we hovered over and the second is a flag, true if we are currently dragging an object.
This little function is executed as soon as the page is loaded and ensures clicking on the draggable objects does not highlight the text, as would normally happen when clicking on text. This is achieved by overwriting the normally called function responsible for highlighting the text with an empty function.
// This prevents browsers from highlighting the draggable text
// when you click on it. The table containing all the draggable
// text has id drag_drop.
window.onload = function()
var e = document.getElementById('drag_drop');
if (e) {
if (moz)
e.onmousedown = function () { return false; } // mozilla
e.onselectstart = function () { return false; } // ie
There are two other utility functions we need; given two objects,
// Checks to see if a swap is allowed between two objects based on their ids.
// Change this as you see fit to permit or forbid swapping each possible pair
// of draggable items.
function allowswap(a,b)
if (a.id == "dragdropa" && b.id == "dragdropb" || a.id == "dragdropb" && b.id == "dragdropa")
return true;
return false;
// Returns true if an object is draggable - change this to suit your needs.
function isdraggable(obj)
if (obj.id.substr(0,8) == "dragdrop")
return true;
return false;
allowswap returns true if the objects can be swapped, and false otherwise. Obviously, with some more sophisticated logic here, you can do some interesting things.
isdraggable returns true if a given object is draggable. For the purposes of this example, we base this decision on the
id of the object beginning with
dragdrop, but you may, of course, change this to suit your needs. Draggability could be indicated in other ways, such as with a particular
class, but this will do for the purposes of our example.
// Callback when mouse button is pressed. This checks if an item is draggable, and
// if so initiates the process.
function mousedown(e)
var obj = moz ? e.target : event.srcElement;
// Trace up DOM tree to see if item clicked on is draggable. This allows
// for the fact that you may click, for example, on a TD while the enclosing
// TR is the draggable object.
while (obj.tagName != "HTML" && obj.tagName != "BODY" && !isdraggable(obj)) {
obj = moz ? obj.parentNode : obj.parentElement;
if (isdraggable(obj)) {
// If draggable, set a global flag to track this, and save a pointer
// to the object in a global variable as well (dragobj).
isdrag = true;
dragobj = obj;
// origx, origy is original starting location of dragged object
origx = dragobj.style.left;
origy = dragobj.style.top;
// x,y is absolute co-ordinates within the window
x = moz ? e.clientX : event.clientX;
y = moz ? e.clientY : event.clientY;
// While offsetX, offSetY depend on where exactly you clicked on the object.
// Thus if you click in the middle of the object, it will be 'attached' to
// the mouse at that point, and not the upper left corner, for example.
offsetX = moz ? e.layerX + 2: event.x + 2;
offsetY = moz ? e.layerY + 2: event.y + 2;
mousedown, called when a mouse button is pressed, is the first main piece of code. So, when something is clicked on, we check if it is draggable. But if not, we also need to check if its parent is draggable, and so on. This is because when you click on something, the browser will usually return you a handle to the lowest, deepest item in the DOM tree. So, for example, if you had a
span tag marked as draggable surrounding a
p tag and clicked on the text in between, you would get back a handle to the
p tag, which is not itself marked draggable. Checking its parent however, we would see that it is indeed draggable as a result of being a child of a draggable item.
Assuming we have clicked on something draggable, we set the global flag to true and save the object in
dragobj. We also save several sets of coordinates: the original location of
dragobj, the relative position of the mouse when we clicked, and the absolute position where we clicked.
Whenever the mouse moves, we first check if something is being dragged. If so, we compute where the dragged object should be (after all it does NOT magically follow the mouse around by itself!) and move the object accordingly. Basically the formulas ensure the object moves the same amount the mouse has moved, since the object was clicked on. We also look to see if we are hovering over another draggable object. If so, we use
// Callback when mouse is moved. It will change the cursor when you move over an object
// you can - or cannot - swap with.
function movemouse(e)
// Check if we are dragging an object
if (isdrag) {
// If so, set the dragged object's position relative to how much the mouse has moved
// since first clicked.
dragobj.style.left = moz ? origx + e.clientX - x + offsetX + 'px' : origx + event.clientX - x + offsetX;
dragobj.style.top = moz ? origy + e.clientY - y + offsetY + 'px' : origy + event.clientY - y + offsetY;
var obj = moz ? e.target : event.srcElement;
// If we are over an element that we cannot swap with, change its cursor style
// to show that a swap is forbidden
if (obj != dragobj && isdraggable(obj) && !allowswap(dragobj,obj)) {
obj.style.cursor = 'wait';
// save in a handle to the object in a global so we can reset the cursor later
lastobj = obj;
else if (lastobj) // reset the cursor as soon as we move off a non-swappable object
lastobj.style.cursor = 'pointer';
return false;
else {
// Sometimes can get stuck with no drop icon, so restore cursor just to be safe,
// when not dragging but passing over a draggable item
var obj = moz ? e.target : event.srcElement;
if (isdraggable(obj))
obj.style.cursor = 'pointer';
allowswap to determine if a swap can take place. If not, the cursor turns into a "wait" shape (varies from computer to computer but this is the standard busy cursor). If a swap can take place or we are not over a draggable object, we leave the cursor alone, and restore it if we had changed it previously.
Note that, as an extra precaution, if nothing is being dragged we still restore the cursor to normal if hovering over a draggable object. This is because sometimes the cursor can get stuck in the "wait" state, depending how quickly the user moves the mouse, releases the button, etc. That is, the logic mentioned above for restoring the cursor is not failproof.
// Callback when mouse is released - checks if a swap should occur and
// returns dragged object to its starting position if not.
function mouseup(e)
if (isdrag) { // If something is being dragged
// Get the object over which the mouse button was just released
var obj = moz ? e.target : event.srcElement;
// Check if mouse was release over an object we can swap with
if (obj != dragobj && isdraggable(obj) && allowswap(dragobj, obj)) {
// A swap is allowed - swap color, tooltip and contents of the
// dragged object with that it was released over
var htm = obj.innerHTML;
obj.innerHTML = dragobj.innerHTML;
dragobj.innerHTML = htm;
var col = obj.style.color;
obj.style.color = dragobj.style.color;
dragobj.style.color = col;
var titl = obj.title;
obj.title = dragobj.title;
dragobj.title = titl;
// Set the position of the object we were dragging (dragobj) where the
// other object (obj) is located and move obj to the original location
// of dragobj before it was dragged (origx, origy).
dragobj.style.left = obj.style.left;
dragobj.style.top = obj.style.top;
obj.style.left = origx;
obj.style.top = origy;
else {
// No swap can occur so return dragged object to its starting position
dragobj.style.left = origx;
dragobj.style.top = origy;
// Restore cursor to pointer if it was changed in movemouse above
if (lastobj) {
lastobj.style.cursor = 'pointer';
isdrag = false; // Nothing is being dragged now
mouseup does the most legwork if the mouse is released while dragging an object. If released over a draggable object, we check with
allowswap if a swap can take place. If it can, we swap the textual contents, color, and tooltips (
title attribute) of the two objects. You may conceivably prefer to just swap ALL their attributes at this point, depending on your goals. Then we move the dragged object to the location of the object we released the mouse over, and move that object in turn to the original starting place of the dragged object. Thus the swap is complete. On the other hand, if a swap is forbidden, we merely return the dragged object to its starting location. Either way, we restore the mouse cursor in case it had been changed to a "wait" cursor in
movemouse above, and we clear the
isdrag flag to indicate we are no longer dragging an object.
Finally, to instantiate the objects is quite easy. Just remember that draggable objects have
ids that start with
The objects were placed in a table, as well as given different colors, for convenience only, but the only important things here are the

John
Jane
Bill
ids of the draggable items, which are also referenced in
allowswap, and the fact that the draggable objects have
position:relative in their
style attribute. The formulas used to compute positions in the JavaScript assume relative positioning for these objects. Also note that the surrounding table has
id drag_drop, which is referenced at the very beginning in the
window.onload function.
Hopefully, the preceding examples have shown you some of the creative ways in which
div tags can be used to section off and selectively display portions of a web page. The drag-and-drop example is just a very basic example of an extremely powerful concept in some of the most advanced web pages available today. With just a bit more work, it can be used, for example, to make a fully customizable home page, where you can drag around and swap various news feeds, images, and more to your heart's content. The only limits are your imagination!
Howard Feldman is a research scientist at the Chemical Computing Group in Montreal, Quebec.


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- Limit exposure to the media – radio, television, online. Developmentally inappropriate information can cause anxiety or confusion, particularly in young children. Adults also need to be mindful of the conversations that they have with each other in front of children, even teenagers, and limit their exposure to vengeful, hateful, and angry comments that may be misunderstood.
- Reassure children of their safety in our schools. Our school staff works with students, parents, our local police and fire departments, and community leaders to keep our schools safe as possible.
- Our schools have a daily security plan in place, we limit access to our schools by locking our doors and monitoring who comes in and out, we practice drills to keep everyone safe, and we ask everyone to be watchful and to report anything that seems out of the ordinary. We have supervision in our hallways and on our playgrounds, and we have police liaison officers from Northville Township Police Department who work directly with our schools, students and families.
- Everybody plays a role in keeping our school safe. Be observant and let an adult know if you see or hear something that makes you feel uncomfortable, nervous or frightened. There is a difference between reporting and tattling or gossiping.
- Senseless violence is hard for everyone to understand. Doing things you enjoy, sticking to a normal routine, being with friends and family help make us feel better and keep us from worrying about the event.
- Violence is never a solution to personal problems. Students can be a part of the positive solution by participating in anti-violence programs at school, learning conflict resolution skills, and seeking help from an adult if they or a peer are struggling with anger, depression or other emotions they cannot control. Programs like positive behavior support, peer mediators, Leader in Me, and playground conflict managers are ways that we work on these skills at school.
Please know that our teachers and school staff will reinforce these same messages (including those referenced in the attached document) at school as appropriate. As always, our school principals and social workers are available should you have questions, or would like help in addressing concerns your child may express. Thank you, as always, for partnering with Northville Public Schools to work together to keep our children safe, and able to focus on learning in a caring and supportive school environment.
Mary Kay Gallagher


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The Artspace Project Wall, situated on the western façade of the Artspace and facing the intersection of 43rd and Main Streets, is an ongoing site for temporary public art projects that features selected and commissioned works by national and regional artists. Since its inauguration, the Artspace Project Wall has received important support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
December 2010 through March 2011
Los Angeles-based artist and KCAI alumnus Nathan Mabry created the new Project Wall, entitled "Around Us and Rebus." With this piece, Mabry has created an image based on a photograph of the Capitoline Wolf, a bronze sculpture depicting a she wolf with Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome. The artist describes the overall effect of the work as a rebus –– a visual puzzle for the viewer to solve.
The image has been overlaid with a stereoscopic 3-D effect, which creates a sense of movement in the otherwise static image. According to Mabry, "the anaglyph 3-D effect works when viewed with the correct red and blue lens glasses but is not necessary for the visual code it unlocks."
"The Capitoline Wolf is turned sideways as if it is walking on a vertical plain –– ascending or descending. On top of the image is an optical illusion known as the Zollner illusion –– where the long lines are actually parallel but don't appear that way. The immediate graphic impact of the black lines can be seen as a tribal pattern, tire tread, a fence or minimalist abstraction but also serves as another clue to the viewer that things aren't exactly as they seem," said Mabry.
The artist claims, "In this work, there are sets of rules or processes layered over an archetypal image representing the creation myth for Rome –– an ideological code that creates a mash up of past and present. The image is simultaneously atavistic and retro futuristic."
November 2009 through December 2010
"Relax," created by Kansas City artist David Ford, is an image constructed from several layers of both reality and painterly illusion. A hand-painted translucent sign spells "relax" in light yellow, lower-case letters. Drips of paint are almost a successful distraction from the subtle gradations of blue along the edges of the sign, which is held up against a real blue-sky by the arms of a young black woman. Close observation, however, reveals another layer of illusion in the clouds painted by the artist.
Ford has been making political art in public spaces for 25 years. His work covers a range of disciplines and cultures functioning in what he describes as "multiple dimensions." Ford has developed an intriguing approach, culling and combining images and information from a variety of sources, always keenly aware of the context from which they come and the meaning they carry.
January through November 2009
"From a distance, the image of mountain peaks, fjords, a winding river and mist evokes a style of Chinese ink painting called shanshui, or mountain and water painting," said Raechell Smith, director of the Artspace. "A closer look, however, reveals that mountains are built from facades of skyscrapers, trees are construction cranes and electrical poles and the mist-enshrouded river is a pollution-filled street and a stream of congested traffic. The image pays homage to the tradition of ink landscape painting in China and references, in particular, the imagery of Chinese rural landscapes from the Northern Song dynasty. Yang Yongliang has created a new visual language by combining the mood of traditional Chinese painting with the effects and techniques of digital photography. Making further reference to contemporary life, the artist includes Chinese script in the upper left of the image that describes Shanghai's urban geography, naming specific locations and streets such as Nanjing Road and Jing'an Temple. The red seals, or stamps, are images of rubbings made from manhole covers located throughout the city."
Yang Yongliang was born in Shanghai in 1980. Early on, he studied ink painting and calligraphy and went on to study visual communications at the Shanghai Institute of Design at the China Academy of Fine Arts and at the Shanghai Arts and Crafts Vocational College. He lives and works in Shanghai, and his works have been exhibited in China, Korea, Greece, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States. His works are in the collections of The British Museum and Bates College Museum of Art in Lewiston, Maine.
May 2007 through January 2009
Audra Brandt created "I Cannot Help Eating This" as a parody of David Shrigley's previous Project Wall, "You Cannot Help Looking at This." Born in Shawnee Mission, Kan. in 1983, Brandt graduated from KCAI with a degree in digital filmmaking in 2007. She has performed in England and staged improvisational street performances in Prague, Germany and France. Brandt's performances and exhibitions in Kansas City include participating in Whoop Dee Doo in March 2007, inclusion in the "Silent Cinema Series: Trip" at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in 2004 and performances at the Boley Building and Arts Incubator. In addition, she draws, writes and decorates cakes.
October 2006 through May 2007
Born in Macclesfield, England, in 1968, artist David Shrigley currently lives and works in Glasgow, Scotland, where he attended Glasgow School of Art from 1988 to1991. Shrigley's work references a long history of surreal cartoonists including Edward Lear, James Thurber, Spike Milligan and Gary Larson. His awkward, intentionally messy hand-drawings are alternatives to slick, retouched digital prints. Shrigley's work has been shown internationally in venues including the UCLA Hammer Gallery; the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College, New York; the Serpentine Gallery, London; the Contemporary Art Museum, Houston; Kunsthaus, Zurich; and many others. For more information on the artist, please visit his website at www.davidshrigley.com.
May 2004 through September 2006
Kansas City artist and KCAI alumnus Archie Scott Gobber ('88 painting) is known for his wry political commentary achieved by way of re-contextualizing standard catch-phrases, quotes, sound-bytes and slogans drawn from popular culture, political campaigns and mass media. Commissioned by the Artspace as the sixth project wall and installed in conjunction with the 2004 presidential election, "It's A Free Country" is a declarative slogan that crosses beyond political ideology and party lines. Easily understood and recognized, "It's A Free Country" also means different things to different people, thus resounding a multifaceted public message.
October 2003 through April 2004
New York based artist Alexis Rockman is recognized for his extraordinary paintings that imagine a future affected by pollution, global warming and genetic mutation. For the fifth Project Wall, the Artspace featured Rockman's narrative work, "Pet Store." The work envisioned a futuristic pet store window with various anomalous creatures, including a bioengineered white tiger with red racing stripes, a robotic dog and a unicorn, displayed upon a spiraling shelf resembling a strand of DNA.
September 2002 through October 2003
"Leaving and Waving," by Missouri photographer Deanna Dikeman, is the fourth Artspace Project Wall. Part of Dikeman's series, "Relative Moments," which pictured casual, candid portraits of her aging parents and other family members, "Leaving and Waving" depicts the artist's parents standing in the driveway and waving goodbye as her car is pulling away. Both sentimental and grounded in the everyday, "Leaving and Waving" revealed a sense of timeless nostalgia and longing, a defining quality within much of Dikeman's imagery.
May 2001 through August 2002
Internationally acclaimed artist Jenny Holzer installed "Protect Me From What I Want," from her "Survival Series" (1983-1985) as the third Project Wall. The phrase "Protect Me From What I Want" was one of Holzer's many truisms –– punchy one-liners that are packed with profound, conflicting ideas and imperatives that reflect on contemporary life.
November 2000 through May 2001
"Oceanside," by Kansas City artist Mike Sinclair, was the second Project Wall commissioned by the Artspace. Sinclair began his career as a commercial photographer but his photography has evolvedin a conceptual direction with narrative-based images of crowds engaged in various types of leisure and everyday activities. "Oceanside" presented a view of a baptism taking place in the ocean in Oceanside, Calif., in the summer of 2000. Sinclair photographed the onlookers and participants from behind, presenting an unconventional, slightly ambiguous view that infused his image with an element of surreal mystery.
November 1999 through September 2000
"Two Cows" by Vik Muniz was installed as the inaugural Project Wall upon the opening of the Artspace in November 1999. Muniz, a Brazilian-born artist now living and working in New York, explores ideas of illusion and perception in a range of work and conceptual photographic studies. "Two Cows" contained the double photographic image of a cow within a cow, transforming what initially appeared as a mundane farm picture into a curious and playful work of art that challenged initial perceptions. The image also made witty reference to Kansas City as an atypical cow town.
The Kansas City Art Institute's viewbook provides an overview of KCAI's academic programs, students, faculty, alumni and campus. Download the viewbook here (PDF)


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I have a pretty awesome laptop decal, if I may say so myself.
But this Portal 2 decal is just too damn witty. It's also a good reminder of the kind of silly humor Valve is so skilled with. Clearly the most rational decision here is to buy a second laptop. Yes. I think I'll do that.
Portal 2 Macbook Vinyl Decal Say Apple [Etsy via Reddit]


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A report published in China Daily reveals that over 900 dead pigs were found in a river near Shanghai on Saturday afternoon.
Perhaps even more alarming, local officials seem at a loss as to what killed the pigs, or even where they came from.
The dead pigs were found in the Songjiang River. While the river does provide drinking water for Shanghai, officials have said they don't believe the water quality has been effected.
The pork industry in China is strategically important (the country even has a "pork reserve" to battle inflation), but there have been widespread concerns about water quality in recent years.
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has posted images of the clean up effort to Weibo.


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Isaiah Berlin: A Life
Chatto & Windus, 1998 - Liberalism - 356 pages
Isaiah Berlin refused to write an autobiography, but he agreed to talk about himself-and so for ten years, before Berlin's death in November 1997, he allowed Michael Ignatieff to interview him about his past, his ideas, his most intimate memories, his inner conflicts. This is an extraodinary biography, full of Berlin's own voice and presence, supplemented by untouched personal archives. It will be the authoritative biography for decades. Isiah Berlin (1909-97) was one of the greatest and most humane of modern philosophers; historian of the Russian intellgentisia, biographer of Marx, pioneering scholar of the Romantic movement and defender of the liberal idea of freedom. His own life was caught up in the most powerful currents of the century. The son of a Riga timber merchant, as a child in St Petersburg he witnessed the Russian Revolution: when his family came to England in 1921 he plunged into suburban school life and the ferment of 1930s Oxford; as a member of All Souls he was part of the British intellectual establishment. During the war, he was at the Anglo-American diplomacy in Washington; afterwards, in Moscow he saw the grim despair of Stalinism. This book is full of memorable meetings with Virginia Woolf, Sigmund Freud, with Churchill, with Boris Pasternak and Anna Akhmatova.
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Vast wasteland of Oso mudslide difficult to comprehend
Moment of silence Saturday at 10:37 a.m.
DARRINGTON, Wash. — It is difficult to convey the vastness of the Oso mudslide.
We have tried to use aerial images to show how large it is. We have used photos from the ground and interactive panoramas from amid the wreckage. We have showed the huge, yet small-scale effort of one man in the enormous debris field.
Still, it is difficult to comprehend.
Darrington Mayor Dan Rankin tried analogy to explain his reaction upon first seeing the disaster. "It was as if a dinosaur walked up to me," he said earlier this week when trying to explain the shock he experienced looking over the forest and river valley instantly transformed to a wasteland of dirt, clay and debris.
Even analogy makes the scene difficult to understand.
Perhaps a poet or a literary master could string words together that best explain the wretched, soggy valley that is now likely a graveyard.
Whatever tool is used, it is awful to be in the middle of that nightmare.
The experience has been tough on residents here along the Stillaguamish River valley. The people of Darrington and the surrounding area are a hardy bunch. They are used to big nature that would swallow many "flatlanders"— the word some here call folks along the Interstate 5 corridor.
The victims, rescuers, citizen responders and members of the media who entered the debris field have seen things they will never be able to un-see. Friends and family members of victims have suffered horrible loss and now have loved ones they will never again see.
The mudslide lasted about two minutes, geologists estimated. During that time it traveled across an entire valley. When standing at the farthest, southernmost edge away from the mountain peak, it is almost impossible to imagine how the mass moved such an incredible distance. From that farthest edge, the remains of the mountain that fell upon Oso is far enough away that it starts to take on the bluish hue that mountains do when seen from a distance.
Survivors described the mudslide as a rumbling sound, accented by the popping of massive tree trunks being snapped as if they were toothpicks. The mud, dirt, clay and debris moved through the forest and valley like a churning monster of childhood nightmares. When it settled, the quiet of the forest was pierced by screams and calls for help.
The sounds echoing across the valley now are the growls of chainsaws and search boats, and the barks of search dogs. Destroyed sewage systems and septic tanks, food in refrigerators and other awful smells overwhelm the sweet smell of pine trees and the fresh mountain air.
The western wall of the Red Top Tavern is dedicated to loss. There are "rest in peace" messages scrawled across the length of the wall. New names are slowly being added to the cinder block-and-Sharpie monument to the many who have died over the years in the Darrington area.
Rev. Owen Couch, a chaplain working with first responders, said the devastation brought to Oso is mindboggling. "Pictures, videos, they do not prepare you for when you really get out there."
Couch said that the surrounding communities are still in emergency response mode. But that is likely to change now that it has been one week since the disaster and the likelihood of finding survivors has dwindled.
On Saturday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has called for a moment of silence at 10:37 a.m., exactly one week since the Stillaguamish River valley was forever altered.
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For the week ending 10 March 2007 / 20 Adar I 5767
Hungarians and Englishmen
How does one go about choosing families for a new kollel in Hungary?
This is how Michael Flax, a young professional from England who has established the TorahAcademy in Budapest, put it:
"The goal of this project is Jewish continuity and reaching out to the 100,000 Jews of Hungary. I interviewed over 20 families from different origins and decided to bring English families because the English are more reserved… similar to the Hungarians."
It will be interesting to see what many Englishmen and Hungarians have to say about this comparison!


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Joining point
Hotel Florida
R. Duque de Palmela 34
Phone: +351 21 357 6145
Joining point description
Less than a minute's walk from Marquês de Pombal metro station, this funky, upscale hotel is 2 km from both vibrant Rossio Square and the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian art museum. Featuring decor inspired by movies from the 1950s and '60s, the laid-back rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, as well as safes, and tea and coffeemaking facilities.Breakfast is complimentary.
Problems and emergency contact information
While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or our local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.
We recognise that there may be times when your group leader/local partner may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the leader to speak to their direct manager.
You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. But we do ask you to be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is complete.
For general contact details please use the following page: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/ourtrips/contact/
In the case of a genuine crisis or emergency please use the following numbers:
Peak Europe: +49 8677 9186 65
Finishing point
Les Trois Palmiers Hotel
18 Rue Loubnane
Phone: 212 524 457 801
Finishing point description
Hotel Les Trois Palmiers has 50 rooms equipped with tv, air-conditioning, telephone and Wi-Fi. The hotel is in Marrakech new town surrounded by plenty of restaurant, cafe and shopping options. Other hotel facilities include a restaurant and pool. It takes only a few minutes by taxi to reach the Old Medina and gardens.
Finishing point instructions
Marrakech Menara Airport is approx. 5km from the city centre. Petite taxis (small cars which are light brown in color) can easily be hailed from the street, or ask the hotel to assist. Negotiate the fare before getting in and aim to pay no more than 100MAD (150MAD at night).
If you have pre booked a departure transfer, You will be collected at the hotel reception 3 hours before your flight departure time.
Please reconfirm your departure transfers with your tour leader.
In case of flight cancellations, changes or if you are not able find the driver, please contact to the Transport company emergency phone number: 212 6 61 24 31 06 and +212 6 66 19 27 66 or Peak Number 212 (0) 66192 2693"
Departure from Casablanca:
For those of you that are flying out of Casablanca: Trains from Marrakech to Casablanca, depart on the hour every 2 hours between 4:45am and 8:45pm and cost EUR8 for 2nd class and EUR12 for 1st class. The trip is scheduled to take 3 hours & 10 minutes and is subject to frequent delays.
From Casablanca Voyageurs Station, trains run to the Casablanca airport every two hours at 13 mins past the hour between 03h13 and 22h13. From Casa L'oasis (first station in Casablanca), trains run to the airport every two hours at 20 mins past the hour between 03h20 and 22h20. The trip takes 35 minutes.
Check the useful website (in French) for more information - www.oncf.ma
Alternatively, from Casablanca city the 25km taxi ride to the Casablanca airport costs MAD250 (EUR25)
Please note that private transfer from Marrakech hotel to Casablanca airport are available for sale.
Itinerary disclaimer
Occasionally our itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travelers' comments and our own research. The information given in this itinerary may be slightly different to that in the brochure. It's very important that you print and review a final copy of your Trip Notes a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans. If you have any queries, please contact your travel agent or our staff. We are here to help you! Please note that while we operate successful trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary from time to time.
A selection of optional activities are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only. Prices are approximate and are for entrance only and don't include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability and it may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. This means that it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, however we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and leaders are unable to assist you with booking these activities. The decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.
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Essential Trip Information
Important notes
A single supplement is available on this trip with exception of day 9 in Tarifa. Please ask your travel consultant for more details.
The receipt of commissions or kickbacks in exchange for recommending particular shops, services or activities is ingrained in the culture of the Moroccan tourism industry. In an effort to best control and monitor shopping and activities with an aim for the best experience possible, Intrepid has established a system of carefully selected shopping experiences and activities based on positive feedbacks from our previous travelers. On occasion these will be as part of included walking tours or outside of included activities in free time. Please note that if you feel that you do not wish to join in on these shopping experiences we assure you there is no obligation and if you indicate your desire to not partake your group leader will help to facilitate a suitable alternative during this time.
Intrepid have set up a centralised system of receiving payments from these recommended suppliers, of which are then distributed towards local Responsible Travel projects (such as 'say no to plastic' cotton bags for our travelers and drinking water refilling stations), traveler information packs, and leader bonuses. Further details of these arrangements can be provided by your group leader on request.
While Intrepid endeavors to ensure that these suppliers and services maintain reasonable levels of quality, please note recommended suppliers are chosen based on past travelers feedback and experiences and Intrepid cannot explicitly guarantee the quality of the product. A priority in establishing this fund is that the experience of you our traveler is not compromised in any way. Please let us know via the feedback after your trip if we are successfully meeting this objective.
Passport and visas
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveler. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you're visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time.
Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, US and British citizens currently do not require a visa to enter countries visited on this trip, including Morocco. Other nationalities should check with the relevant embassy or consulate in their home country for up to date visa information.
Passports have to be carried, but normally you do not need to show them in Europe. Stamps are no longer issued at border crossings. That will not be the case when crossing over to Morocco, where you need to show your passport and most likely you will earn a stamp at that point.
Medical and health information
All Intrepid travelers need to be in good physical health in order to participate fully on this trip. When selecting your trip please make sure you have read through the itinerary carefully and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please note that if, in the opinion of our group leader or local guide, any traveler is unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group, Intrepid Travel reserves the right to exclude them from all or part of a trip without refund.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information or for any necessary vaccinations before departure. Pharmacies are well equipped in Europe and widely available, however, we recommend that you carry a first aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements (including a spare pair of glasses) as they may not easily be obtained in some of the rural locations on this trip. For legal reasons our leaders and guides are prohibited from administering any type of drugs including headache tablets and antibiotics. Please ensure that you are adequately prepared.
Food and dietary requirements
While traveling with us you'll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Your group leader will be able to suggest restaurants to try during your trip. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There's no obligation to do this though.
Food in Europe is varied and differs significantly between countries and regions. Expect to sample delicious local meals in almost every location you'll visit on this trip. However, if you do not feel like having a local delicacy, world type food is also widely available, especially in bigger cities. European diet is mostly meat based; vegetarians might find the menu selection less varied than they would see at home. Vegetarianism is not as common in this region and choices may be limited to soups, salads, bread, cheese, fruit, yoghurt, eggs etc. Vegans and those on gluten-free diets will find this region very challenging and may need to supplement meals with their own supplies from supermarkets and markets. Wherever possible we will cater for dietary needs for included meals, but there may be times when those with special requirements may need to provide their own.
Moroccan food is, generally speaking, excellent though not particularly varied. Breakfasts usually consist of bread and jam with coffee or tea. Meals eaten out are reasonably priced - kebab and bread cost only about $3. In main towns it is possible to find very good French and Moroccan restaurants where a meal and French wine will cost anything from $30 upwards. Generally dinner is likely to cost between $10-15 depending on what you drink - so an estimate for food would be about $20 -$25 a day. Soft drinks are available at very reasonable prices, but generally speaking alcohol is not widely available in Morocco due to the cultural and religious reasons. Still, in some hotels and restaurants you will be able to purchase beers, wines and spirits, but you can pay western prices or more for imported alcohol. Please be aware of local laws, believes and traditions, and be very sensitive and respectful while consuming alcohol. Your leader can help recommend restaurants each evening. Vegetarians can be catered for but there is a fairly limited choice of vegetarian cous cous and tajine or omelettes. This is particularly the case in rural parts of this itinerary. Please note that if you have any special dietary requirements you should inform us prior to the trip.
Hotel (10 nights)
We've sourced our accommodation very carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Intrepid style of travel, but please note that service and accommodation on Moroccan part of this trip especially may be different to western standards
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite (even if you paid for single room supplement!) and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers traveling on different Intrepid trips than your own.
Some of our guesthouses/hotels in Morocco are unable to supply heating as this would be a major financial and environmental strain. It's also a case of energy supply and timing provisions, which is limited in some places. Please be prepared for cold showers, which are a pleasure for most of the year. Air-conditioning systems (if available) don't always function.
Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
Train, Ferry, Metro, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi
There are some long travel days and some rough traveling in areas away from main tourist routes. High passes, windy roads and rough surfaces make for some challenging travel experiences. On some long travel days we depart early in the morning to ensure we optimise our time at our next destination. If you experience travel sickness we recommend you consider medication to help ease the discomfort. The best parts about all of these long drives are the spectacular views and fun stops en route.
We also use public transport on some of our trips around Morocco and Europe. Be it a train or a public bus, remember that the best part of it is the possibility to interact with local people traveling along with you.
Money matters
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in Spain and Portugal. The most convenient and cheapest way to acquire money is via an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) or Bancomat as they are often referred to. Check with your bank in advance concerning the suitability of your account / card overseas and any international fees that will be applied. ATMS are widely available in Spain. You can also obtain local currencies easily at airports and major train stations, but be sure to bring some extra emergency cash in a major currency that can be exchanged if the ATMs are not functioning. When leaving home don't forget your PIN and make sure you know the telephone number for cancelling your card if it is stolen. Keep this in a safe place. Credit cards are not always accepted in stores and restaurants. While traveling we recommend you carry some cash to pay for restaurant bills and other services. Change can be difficult to obtain so throughout the day, try to gain as many small denominations as you can.
The currency of Morocco is the dirham (MAD), divided into 100 centimes. Bank notes come in denominations of MAD 200, 100, 50 and 20. Smaller values are issued as coins in values of 10, 5, 1 as well as 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c. Changing money is easy and you will find banks and exchange bureaux in Casablanca, Fes and Marrakech, however, please note Australian dollars are not always accepted. In the desert and Atlas Mountains opportunities to exchange money are limited. There are ATMs in all major cities, which accept Visa cards, MasterCards and cards connected with Cirrus. Some ATMs, belonging to smaller banks, will not work so occasionally you may need to try two or three before you are successful. We would strongly recommend bringing a combination of cash and credit cards. Credit cards are useful for large purchases such as carpets or gold from a large store, but generally speaking they are not accepted in many places. Local restaurants, markets, and many hotels will only accept cash as payment for goods or services. Please ensure you only use banks, licensed money exchangers or hotels. We also suggest you keep your receipts. Do not change money with street touts. This is illegal.
If you're happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid destinations.
Over the years we have found that many of our travelers find the need for tipping to be both tiresome and embarrassing, especially if they don't have the correct small change. To overcome this, we have established a tipping kitty system. At your group meeting, your tour leader may discuss the idea of running a group tipping kitty, whereby everybody contributes an equal amount and then your tour leader pays the tips while keeping a running record of all monies spent (except restaurant tips). The record can be checked at any time and any money remaining at the end of the tour returned to group members.
Please don't tip with very small denomination coins, or dirty and ripped notes. This is regarded culturally as an insult
Morocco is often misjudged as being an inexpensive destination. With tourism booming, the influx of cheap flights from Europe, prices for some items are becoming more equivalent to prices you would be used to at home. Eating in local restaurants, road side stalls and from markets can be inexpensive, but for nights out at tourist friendly restaurants you can expect to pay much more. With drinks, tipping and of course - shopping, it can all add up. Budgets are a personal choice but please bear in mind that you should not expect Morocco to be a budget destination.
In Morocco some services and products are not a fixed price which means that your bartering skills will be tested from hiring taxis to buying a souvenir in the Medina. This can be challenging for travelers who have not experienced this before. Ask your leaders for advice when you arrive however the best approach is to smile and have fun as this is an entrenched part of Moroccan culture.
Please also make sure you have access to an additional US$500, to be used when unforeseen incidents or circumstances outside our control (e.g. a natural disaster, civil unrest, strike action or an outbreak of bird flu) necessitate a change to our planned route.
BUDGET Please budget for additional meals and expenses while on your trip. We suggest EUR 525.00 for meals not included on this trip. Our suggestion is based on past traveler feedback but you may choose to spend more or less.
On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 10kg / 22lb. Most travelers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are lightly to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips. You can find Intrepid's Ultimate Packing List on our website. It should be used as a guide only and isn't intended to be a complete packing list.
It's important that your bags can be locked, as on local transport it may be necessary that your luggage gets stowed separately (and unattended). The smaller your bag the better for you and other passengers, for when it comes to traveling on local buses and trains it's often only the smaller bags that will fit into the storage areas inside the bus or your cabin. To ensure maximum comfort, try to pack small and light.
Where Intrepid covers the cost of luggage storage during included day trips, we allow for one bag/backpack only, so it's advisable that you travel lightly and keep luggage to a limit of one item (plus your day pack). Extra luggage storage will be at your own expense.
Consider bringing your own water bottle to refill along the way. The sale of bottled water contributes to an enormous environmental problem around the world. In addition to the water in bottles, the production of a 1 litre plastic bottle takes 2 litres of water and 200ml of oil. A large proportion ends up in limited landfill or discarded in waterways and natural environments. Although it can be difficult to avoid bottled water when traveling, please consider water purification techniques such as iodine or micropur and use the water dispensers which are provided at some of our accommodation. When unable to avoid bottled water it is better to buy the largest available and distribute into your smaller bottle for the day.
On some of our trips in Europe it is possible to purchase responsibly sourced reusable water bottles. Thirty per cent of the cost of each bottle is donated to the Intrepid Foundation, specifically to the Support to Life project, which offers humanitarian assistance to Syrian Refugees in Turkey. Please ask your leader for further information regarding this initiative and the availability of the bottles.
Climate and seasonal information
Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 105°F), which can be uncomfortable. It's important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
Please note that shops, attractions, sights and businesses may be closed for up to 5 hours in the middle of the day for siesta time. This gives the locals time to escape the heat and spend time with their families, eat a large lunch or simply sleep through the most uncomfortable time of day. This means of course that people work later into the evening and dinner time can seem quite late: 9.30pm is not uncommon for family dinner time.
One of the great things about our trips is that we encourage every member of the group to spend time interacting with local people. In order to best be able to do this in Spain, we recommend that you try to do as the locals do - avoid the heat of the day, and stay out later at night.
Please note that as a desert country, Morocco can have extreme weather.
Winter (approx November to March) can be very cold. Particularly in the mountains or near the desert, night temperatures can drop to 5 degrees Celsius or less. Even in the hot months out in the desert it can get cold at night. It is recommended to bring a good sleeping bag, thermals, scarf, gloves and a warm jacket for travel in winter. Some of our guesthouses / hotels are unable to supply heating as this would be a major financial and environmental strain. It is also a case of energy supply and timing provisions, which is limited in some places. Please be prepared for cold showers.
Summer (approx May to September) can be very hot everywhere we travel, which means that it can be quite uncomfortable for those not used to the heat. Not all our hotels have air-conditioning, and in those that do, it's not always functioning. A hat is essential.
Group Leader
All Intrepid group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders.
Your leader will provide information on the places you are traveling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you were interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas your itinerary covers. Please refer to our website's safety page for links to major travel advisories and updates on safety issues affecting our trip.
We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while traveling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while traveling. Many of our hotels have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.
Your leader will accompany you on all included activities, however during your trip you'll have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your leader will assist you with the available options in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your Intrepid itinerary, and Intrepid makes no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Please also note that your Leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it's deemed necessary due to safety concerns.
For more details on the type of conditions and safety standards you can expect on your trip, please refer to Intrepid's operational safety policy on our website. We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before traveling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it's being implemented in the field:
When walking through touristy areas of cities you may be approached by 'helpful' locals who want to show you where to go or take you to a local spice shop. They will either ask to be your local guide for the day or expect money when you arrive at your destination. Please note these people are not registered guides and will try and get as much money from you as they can. A friendly 'no thank you (or 'la Shukran') should suffice.
While traveling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in the more touristy cities. We recommend that you exercise caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on public transport. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair or on the floor and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing.
Please be aware that local laws governing tourism facilities in this region differ from those in your home country and not all the accommodation which we use has a fire exit, fire extinguishers or smoke alarms.
Depending on where you come from please note that drivers in this part of the world may drive on the opposite side of the road from what you are used to. Look both ways before crossing any road. Traffic can be a little more chaotic than you might be used to at home. Be aware!
A couple of rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on our trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land, but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Intrepid travelers. Intrepid's philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter and in particular, the local people who make our destinations such special places. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Everyone has the right to feel safe and secure on their trip. We don't tolerate any form of violence (verbal or physical) or sexual harassment at Intrepid, either between passengers or involving our leaders, local operators or locals.
Sexual relationships (consensual or otherwise) between a leader and a passenger are unacceptable. If you ever feel another person is behaving inappropriately please inform us immediately by contacting the emergency contact number detailed in these trip notes.
Traveling on a group trip
As you travel on a group trip you will be exposed to all the pleasures and maybe some of the frustrations of traveling in a group. Your fellow travelers will probably come from all corners of the world and likely a range of age groups too. We ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travelers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience. Remember too that you have responsibilities to the group. If you are requested to be at a place at a certain time, ensure that you don't keep the rest of the group waiting. We have found time and time again that the very best trips we operate are those where the dynamics within the group work well - this takes just a little effort on your part. Due to privacy reasons we are unable to provide you with contact details and any personal information about your fellow travelers booked on your trip prior to departure.
Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and don't involve a compulsory single supplement. Single travelers share with people of the same gender in accommodation ranging from twin to multishare. Some of our itineraries have accommodation booked on a mixed gender share basis and where applicable this will be specified in our Trip Notes. On a selection of our trips, you have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure that you have your own accommodation (where available). Please note that this only applies to accommodation during the tour - pre-trip and post-trip accommodation will be booked on a single room basis.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.
When traveling on a trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader.
If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
Responsible Travel
We believe strongly in low impact or rather positive impact tourism. Broadly speaking this means that we try to minimise the negative aspects of tourism on the local cultures and environments that we visit and highlight the positive aspects. Please visit our website for further details and suggestions on how you can be a responsible traveler.
In general, there are few dress restrictions in Europe. Note when visiting churches, monasteries or other religious sites modest dress is required - shorts or skimpy tops may not be permitted, for both men and women.
While bullfighting is considered an art form or cultural event by supporters, we discourage the support of this activity by our travelers due to the pain, fear and discomfort the animals can experience during these public shows.
Please see our stance on animal welfare for further details: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/uk/animal-welfare
Morocco can be considered a liberal Muslim country as many Moroccan women do not wear headscarves. However, Morocco is very conservative when compared with standards you may be accustomed to at home and you should dress accordingly. As a general guideline, shoulders, cleavage and knees should be covered at all times. Wearing shorts (men and women), low-cut tops, and showing midriff is not recommended as it will restrict your entry into buildings of a religious nature and family homes, and is considered disrespectful to the local culture. Long, light-colored, lightweight sleeved shirts, trousers and skirts are respectful, cover your body, keep you cool in the heat and protect you from the harsh sun.
The Intrepid Foundation
Since Intrepid Travel commenced operating in 1989 we've been committed to giving something back to the communities we visit. One way has been through our support for local humanitarian, development and conservation projects. Many of our travelers want to contribute something too. Whilst it is often tempting to give hand-outs to those less fortunate, this has the potential to promote a culture of begging and dependency. Handouts are not a sustainable way for individuals or communities to live. That's why we established The Intrepid Foundation – to make it easier for travelers wishing to give back to communities in an effective and meaningful way.
The Intrepid Foundation is a not-for-profit fund offering a selection of excellent grassroots organisations which you can contribute to. All donations to The Intrepid Foundation will be matched by Intrepid Travel dollar for dollar (up to AU$1,000 per donor and a total of AU$400,000 for all donors in each financial year, excluding emergency appeals). And every cent gets there as Intrepid Travel pays for all the administration costs. Donating is simple and secure. Please ask your leader for information on the projects we support through The Intrepid Foundation or go to our website:


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Parmesan-Herb Focaccia
2 cups bread flour
1 cup white whole-wheat flour
1 ounce (about 1/4 cup) fresh grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 1/2 cups icy cold water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
In a large bowl, whisk together flours, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, salt and yeast. Vigorously stir in water, scraping down the sides until the dough it thoroughly combined. Check the dough - it should be fairly stiff and barely moist. If too dry, add just a little extra icy water - if too wet, stir in just enough flour to stiffen slightly. Scrape down sides again, lightly coat the top with cooking spray and cover bowl with plastic wrap. Set dough aside to rise for 12 to 18 hours, stirring once halfway through.
Spray a 9" x 13" baking pan with cooking spray - line bottom with a sheet of parchment paper, then coat the paper with cooking spray. Stir the dough just until it deflates - and sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped herbs over the dough (don't stir them in). Invert dough into the pan (you want the herbs on the bottom. Drizzle the top of the dough with oil and press the dough out until it fills the pan and is evenly thick. If it wants to spring back at you, set aside to rest for 5 or 10 minutes, then continue. Scatter the top with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan, herbs and fennel seeds - lightly press them down to adhere. Cover pan with saran wrap and allow the dough to rise until it has doubled in size.
About a half hour before baking, preheat oven to 500 degrees with a rack placed in the lowest position. Remove the plastic wrap and lightly spritz the top of the dough with water - with oiled hands, gently insert your fingertips all over the top of the dough to make deep indentations. Scatter the top evenly with sea salt.
Place pan into the oven and reduce temperature to 475 degrees - bake until golden brown on top, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 to 20 minutes before slicing to serve.
Makes about 9 to 12 servings.
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5 comments:
Hi JoeReplyDelete
Can you confirm that comment that this is a stiff dough - just that most of the focaccia doughs that I have seen are pretty moist....?
Deb - Thanks!ReplyDelete
Pauline - Yes... during mixing, it should end up fairly stiff with this bread.
- Anonymous2/18/2009 10:32:00 AM
At the beginning of the recipe of mixing, can you use your mixer on the mixing?ReplyDelete
I like to try this recipe, but unsure about the fairly stiff but barely moist. What does that look like. Is it crumbly. Does it come together at all. Take a photo the next time you do this recipe again. Sorry, I'm an amateaur at bread making.
Anon - you are not trying to knead the dough, so it is best done with just a wooden spoon. You are just incorporating the ingredients... that is it!ReplyDelete
No it should definitely not be crumbly - it should be complete cohesive. Stiff and barely moist means that the dough should be firm to the touch and tacky, but not overly sticky or dry either.


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