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China Delights 10 Days
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Beijing - Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou - Wuxi
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Day 1 - USA - Beijing
Fly to Beijing. Cross the Int'l Date Line.
Day 2 - Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, the capital city of China, you will be warmly greeted at the airport by the tour guide and transferred to your hotel.
Day 3 - Beijing (AB, L)
Beijing has served as the capital of five dynasties over a period of 800 years. Today, visit Tiananmen Square, the second largest public square in the world, and the Forbidden City, the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming to Qing dynasty. Tour the exquisite Summer Palace, the largest preserved ancient imperial garden in China, and a former summer resort for Emperors. Then, visit a Tong Ren Tang to learn about traditional Chinese medicine, which has existed for thousands of years. Tonight, you can choose to attend an optional tour, a large scale dramatic musical-"The Golden Mask Dynasty" (USD$50/p).
Today's highlight is an excursion to the majestic Great Wall, the most famous image of China, and a chance to climb a portion of this 3,700-mile marvel. Visit one of the largest Jade Exhibitions in Asia enroute. After lunch, see skilled artisans at work at a Cloisonné" Factory. Then we will pass by modern exteriors of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. Your welcome banquet includes the local delicacy, Peking Roast Duck.
Day 5 - Beijing/Shanghai-Suzhou(B)
Enjoy the day at leisure or join an optional Temple of Heaven & Hutong Life tour with lunch( USD$79/p). Temple of Heaven, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. Then take a famous rickshaw Hutong Tour & Local Family Visit, this package also includes a traditional Beijing Zhajiangmian ("Fried Sauce noodles") as lunch. Hutongs are traditional alley ways that made up Beijing's old city planning, take a special rickshaw ride for an immersive tour to get a wonderful glimpse into yesterday's world, the old way of life and traditional Beijing culture, and see the dramatic changes the city has undergone, continue to visit a local family and local market afterwards. In the afternoon, depart for Shanghai, and be transferred to Suzhou upon arrival.
This morning, visit the Lingering Garden, one of the classical garden masterpieces on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Suzhou is known as the "Venice of the East" as a large part of the city is covered in water. After lunch, you may take an optional cruise along the Grand Canal for a glimpse of the local life and China's golden waterway in its heyday (USD$30/p). Then, visit a Silk Spinning Mill to learn how silk is created from mulberry-munching silkworms to produce the nest thread and cloth. You will be transferred to Wuxi hotel this afternoon.
To start the day, visit a Fresh Water Pearl Farm. Then, head to admire the famous Lingshan Grand Buddha, with a thousand-year old Buddhism temple nearby. Later, you will be transferred to Hangzhou, described by Marco Polo as "the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world". In the evening, you may enjoy an optional performance show "Impression West Lake", and see the story of West Lake come alive before your eyes (USD$79/p).
In the morning, take a boat ride on the West Lake, known for its scenic beauty that blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sights. Then experience an oriental tea-tasting at the Dragon Well Tea Plantation. After lunch, travel to Shanghai, the vibrant metropolis and commercial center of China. Followed by a walk along the famous Bund, a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. It is the best place to capture the western influences of the old days. This evening, you may take the optional Huangpu River Night Cruise to get a glimpse of the dazzling and charming night view of Shanghai (USD$50/p).
Today, visit the Shanghai Museum and indulge in ancient Chinese art, furniture, and jade. Visit Shanghai Old City God Temple area, a busy shopping centre where you may find souvenirs and delicious local food. Enjoy some free time in the afternoon. In the evening, attend a thrilling optional Chinese acrobatic show at your own expense (USD$60/p).
Day 10 - Shanghai-Home (B)
Your China journey is over all too soon. Fly back home and arrive home on the same day as you leave China.
As this is a sight-seeing and shopping tour, there are seven shopping excursions on this tour, and a minimum amount of time (60mins) must be spent at each shopping site. However, there is no obligation to purchase anything. For those who are not very keen on shopping, visit to shopping sites should be treated as cultural learning experiences s all the products including jade, silk, tea, etc are deeply ingrained in the Chinese culture and well worth learning.
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beijingWyndham Beijing North or similar
Beijing dragon city Wyndham San Jose Hotel is located in the high-speed development of Beijing Changping District Huilongguan, close to the Beijing Tibet high-speed, Yong Wang large comprehensive shopping center, the subway Changping line arrived "Life Science Park Station", walking to the hotel only about 10 minutes; Metro Line 13 arrived at the "Longze station", ride to the hotel about 10 minutes. Adjacent to the Zhongguancun Science Park and the land software park, it can reach the National Conference Center, the Olympic Village and so on for about 15 minutes, and can reach the Badaling ograph shopping center in about 25 minutes. The Beijing Capital International Airport, the Badaling Great Wall, wild zoo, the Summer Palace and Ming Dynasty Tombs can be arrived at about 40 minutes And the bird's nest, water cube and other scenic spots.
Beijing Longcheng Wyndham San Jose Hotel has about 571 wide range of advanced rooms, deluxe rooms, administrative rooms, suites, unique compound rooms, full coverage of the hotel's wireless network. The hotel has about 1090 square meters of the banquet hall, and 13 meeting places, can undertake 20 to 1000 guest activities; 1440 square meters of outdoor lawn garden, can undertake private parties, outdoor wedding. It's a good choice for meetings, tourism and leisure.
No. 317 Changping Road, Changping District, Beijing, China
shanghaiWyndham Bund East Hotel or similar
Wyndham Bund East Shanghai
The noble model of the charming river scenery
Shanghai Xing Rong Wyndham San Jose Hotel is a platinum high star hotel authorized by Wyndham Hotel Group. It is also a noble example of charming river scenery.
Transportation is convenient and accessible
The hotel stands near the magnificent Whampoa River and is adjacent to the world's fourth largest cable stayed bridge Yangpu bridge. It can conveniently and quickly reach various commercial centers. 15 minutes to drive
Arrive at the Bund and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, 20 minutes drive to the Expo site.
• enchanting Jiang Jing
The 32 storey hotel has a bright and bright high lobby, and the light yellow marble and brown wood decorations have a simple and luxurious space.
The hotel has 370 luxury rooms and 112 distinguished suites, with separate bathtubs, mini TV and rain forest shower facilities. Most rooms have wide floor glass windows.
Looking into the distance, the charming scenery of the Bund and Huangpu River is in full view.
No. 25 Ningguo Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai (near Yang Shu Pu Road)
suzhouPan Pacific Hotel or similar
Pan Pacific Suzhou Hotel is located in the new city road of the Suzhou District, adjacent to the pan Gate Scenic Area, to do the garden scenery; not far away is the Suxin Times Square, convenient shopping trip.
Here is a collection of Chinese classical architecture and elegant Soviet style gardens. The main gate is the towering walls and towers, and the Chinese style hall is elegant. The elegant and unique rooms are equipped with beautiful scenery in front of the window.
The VIP Club can enjoy VIP check-in and late check-out service. There are also afternoon tea and night cocktail reception in the VIP lounge.
Crossing a door is a scenic spot. During the stay, you can take your children to visit the RT tower, the water land city gate and the Wu men bridge, and experience the local humanistic history. If you don't want to go out, you might as well go to the outdoor pool to play water. The water temperature is warmer. Don't worry that children will catch cold. You can also go to the children's paradise to enjoy your parents and children.
There are also conference rooms and business centers, which are suitable for holding various kinds of meetings and training. After a busy day, go for a walk in the garden, or go to chess and card room and sauna to relax.
No. 259, Xinshi Road, Suzhou District, Suzhou
WuXiDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wuxi or similar
HangZhouDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Hangzhou East or similar
600 Jinsha Avenue, Hangzhou, 310018,ChinaTEL: +86-571-89898888
The Golden Mask Dynasty $50 Per Person (Beijing)
original Chinese drama play, which features Chinese dances,
acrobatics,costumes, lighting and acoustics. The play has eight chapters and more than 200 actors from China and abroad. Produced by Chinese playwrights, directors and designers.
Temple of Heaven & Hutong Life tour with lunch $79 Per Person (Beijing)
Temple of Heaven, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. Then take a famous rickshaw Hutong Tour & Local Family Visit, this package also includes a traditional Beijing Zhajiangmian ("Fried Sauce noodles") as lunch. Hutongs are traditional alley ways that made up Beijing's old city planning, take a special rickshaw ride for an immersive tour to get a wonderful glimpse into yesterday's world, the old way of life and traditional Beijing culture, and see the dramatic changes the city has undergone, continue to visit a local family and local market afterwards.
Impression West Lake $79 Per Person (Hangzhou)
Staged entirely upon the lake itself, this show is a spectacle of light, music, dance and theatrics. It is famous for its dreamlike show and fantastic elegance. The director of the show, Zhang Yimou, is China's most famous movie director and the general director of the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Huangpu River Night Cruise $50 Per Person (Shanghai)
Cruising along the Huangpu River, you will take a glimpse of the history and charming night view of the cosmopolitan of Shanghai. On one side of the river, there is the Bund, a landmark of Shanghai, Western-style buildings dating back to the early 19th century. On the other side is the image of a new Shanghai with steel and glass skyscrapers.
Shanghai Acrobatic Show $60 Per Person (Shanghai)
SPIRAL is a Shanghai style acrobatic show which is created according to the characteristics of proscenium stage. It tells the story of a group of young people occurred in different places of Shanghai, displays Shanghai style and city spirit. It is not only a wonderful acrobatic show, but also the envoy of spreading the culture of Shanghai. The domestic and foreign audiences will follow the artists get in 'SPIRAL' and feeling Shanghai.
Grand Canal Cruise $30 Per Person (Suzhou)
The Grand Canal is the world's longest man-made waterway, being 1,800 kilometers long. The canal connects the present cities of Beijing in the north and Huangzhou in the south. Since most of China's major rivers flow from the west to east, the fact that the Grand Canal runs north and south provides an important connector between the Yangtze River valley and the Yellow River valley.
Itinerary too short? extend your trip to Thailand, Hong Kong, Xian, Guilin, ChengDu Panda, Yangtze River Cruise, Tibet and so much more
3-day-2-night Hong Kong, including internal airfare from USD599/person base on double occupancy (for peak travel season, hotel surcharge may apply)
Xi'an Terracotta Warriors 3 Days 2 Nights, including airfare USD599/person base on double occupancy
Thailand Splendid 10 Days from $1099/person base on double occupancy exclude internal airfare
Beautiful Guilin 4 Days 3 Nights, from USD850/person base on double occupancy
5-day-4-night Yangtze River Cruise, from USD999/person base on double occupancy
Do your homework before your departure; the following information will help you prepare for a
Trouble-free vacation in China.
Your Travel Documents
Make sure that you have:
1. Valid passport ready
2. Obtain the right China visa
3. Check the spelling of your name on the airline tickets, it must exactly match what is on your passport
4. Check the weather in the places you are going to visit in China and pack your baggage accordingly
5. Call the airline to get your seat pre-assigned and your special dietary requests placed as soon as you receive your airline tickets
We recommend you make two copies of your passport identification page. This will facilitate obtaining a replacement in case your passport is lost or stolen. Leave one copy at home with friends or family. Carry the other one, along with a passport size photo, with you in a separate place from your passport. Leave a copy of your China Tour itinerary and contact information with family or friends so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.
Flights to China
Contact the airline to confirm flight numbers and any possible schedule changes prior to leaving for the airport. Connecting passengers should verify, at the time of check-in, that luggage can be checked through to your final destination. For trans-Pacific flights, you must check in at least three hours prior to the scheduled departure time.
In case you choose to arrange your own add-on flights to the designated gateway city, you must take the following facts into consideration before booking any flights. Nexus Holidays Group Inc. is not responsible for any missed connections and penalties/loss as a result. For a peace of mind, we strongly recommend you to purchase trip interruption/cancellation insurance. Note:
· For trans-Pacific flights, you must check-in at least three (3) hours ahead of the departure time
· It takes at least one (1) hour to clear customs and claim your checked luggage
· For domestic flights, you must check in at least two (2) hours prior to departure time
Most airline tickets are issued using a special fare which cannot be changed or cancelled without incurring additional costs. Should you lose or misplace your tickets while travelling, you should immediately notify the airline. In most cases, the airline will have you complete a Lost Ticket Indemnity Form, and for a fee, issue replacement tickets.
Passport & China Visa
All foreign nationals travelling to the People's Republic of China (PRC) must travel on a valid passport with at least six (6) months remaining validity after the entry date into China. A tourist visa must be obtained prior to entering the PRC. Please read complete details about passports and visas for your trips to China.
A Nexus Holidays Group Inc. local tour guide will greet you once you have cleared the Customs area at your arrival airport in China. Please wear your name badge for easy identification and look for a Nexus Holidays Group Inc. sign. If you take care of the flight to China on your own and book our "Land Only" package, your airport/hotel transfers on arrival/departure days are excluded. The metered taxicab from the Beijing airport to your Beijing hotel costs about $15 per ride depending on traffic. Optional private transportation is available upon request. The hotel address in both English and Chinese is available at the "Contact Information" page in the travel documents sent to you two weeks prior to the departure of your trip to China.
We strongly recommend you to travel with one piece of checked luggage, one carry-on bag, and one personal item per person.
Baggage Allowance
Baggage allowance differs for the trans-Pacific and the domestic Chinese sections of your China trip. Baggage allowance for the trans-Pacific flight is two pieces of check baggage per person. Total dimensions (Length +Width + Height) of the two pieces must not exceed 107 inches (273 cm); maximum dimensions of a single piece shall not exceed 62 inches (158 cm). Maximum weight per piece is 50 lbs. Each passenger may carry one piece of carry-on luggage, the combined dimensions of which shall not exceed 45 inches (115 cm).
Domestic Chinese flights are more restrictive than trans-Pacific flights. You are allowed only one piece of checked baggage, and that must not exceed 44 lbs per person. In addition, you are allowed one carry-on bag not exceeding 11 lbs and one personal item such as a purse or camera bag. The carry-on must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat. The airport authorities seldom weigh your carry-on baggage, but the size of it does matter, particularly when the flight is full. This is the rule. Sometimes it is enforced strictly and sometimes it is not – depending on the local airport and how full the flight is. The checked-baggage rule, allowing only one piece and its weight allowance are usually enforced, particularly in the inland cities.
Overweight luggage in excess of allowances will incur excess baggage charges payable on site by the passenger. For domestic Chinese flights, you may be asked by the airline to pay fees of approximately $2 to $4 per pound in excess of the weight limit.
Baggage Locks & Liquids
When departing from within the United States, you can either lock your checked baggage or leave it open to your discretion.
However, Chinese aviation and transportation authorities have a different rule on this issue and your checked baggage must be locked during the transportation in China. You only need to lock the major compartment of your baggage. This is a Chinese regulation. If your bag is found unlocked during transit, the airline or train station will lock it for you and you will be billed for the locks. So prepare a lock for the main compartment of each bag; any lock will do.
Liquids and gels over 100 ml must be packed in checked luggage at all airports in both the United States and China.
Baggage Precautions
Make sure that you have luggage tags for each check suitcase. A copy of your itinerary and contact information should also go in an outside pocket of your luggage to aid the airline personnel to locate you in case you and your luggage become separated. Never check luggage containing prohibited items (i.e. lighters), valuables (i.e. cash, jewellery, and cameras), fragile items (i.e. undeveloped film, eyeglasses) or critical items (i.e. medicine, travel vouchers). Please also refer to the United States Customs for more information about permitted and prohibited items.
Baggage Damage/Lost
Nexus Holidays Group Inc. will not be responsible for loss or damage to your luggage and/or personal belongings. You must report any loss or damage immediately at the time of the incident and obtain a written report from the local authority for submission to your travel insurance provider. Travel insurance covering lost and damaged property is strongly recommended. If your luggage is lost or damaged by the airlines, a baggage claim form must be filled with the carrier before leaving the airport.
No inoculation is mandatory for your trip to China. However, we remind you that travelling in China does require certain precautions. Most seasoned travelers get immunized for Hepatitis A&B and Tetanus. Note, we are not in the position to tell you that you should or should not take certain inoculations. We, therefore, highly recommend that you consult your family doctor to verify your particular needs, or contact your local Travel Clinic for their professional advice. You can locate a Travel Clinic in your area by a Google search using keyword "Travel Clinic" or look through your local Yellow Pages. Some shots need to be taken well in advance.
If you take prescription medication, be sure to bring enough to last the entire trip. Keep these medications with you and do not pack them in checked baggage.
Long-term travel overseas might cause tourists to develop an upset stomach, a change in water, food, sleep habits and/or climate may all cause discomfort. Bring anti-diarrheal medications such as Imodium and Lomotil just in case.
If you are prone to motion sickness, you are strongly recommended to bring motion sickness medication or patches to help ease nausea or dizziness. Motion sickness also includes air sickness and sea sickness.
If your trip to China includes Tibet (elevation of 12,000 feet), you are strongly recommended to visit your doctor or a travel clinic for their professional advice about travelling at high altitudes. People may experience Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) with symptoms like light-headedness, shortness or breath and may tire a little more easily at high elevations. Medication to reduce mountain sickness may be advised by your physician. The hotel we use in Tibet offers an oxygen bag for you at no cost.
Internet access is available at almost all hotels on your Nexus Holidays Group Inc. travel itinerary. You can use the computers in the business center at your hotel for a fee. Internet access is usually charged by minute and may be expensive. Many hotels offer free internet access at your hotel room, so you may want to bring your own laptop, but some hotels do charge for that and it could be expensive (up to $15-$18 per day). WiFi is not commonly provided in Chinese hotels. Most hotels in China either do not have WiFi at all or only have WiFi in a public area. Your smartphones can roam in China, but data roaming charges could be expensive. Please contact your carrier prior to your trip to China.
Chinese Tour Guides
Please rest assured that you are in good hands when you join Nexus Holidays Group Inc.'s inclusive Chinese package trip. Our travel guide system in China is comprised of a centralized office on a national level, local offices and partners in each destination city, and an extensive network or tour guides.
For a tour group of 10 or more travelers, a professional Nexus Holidays Group Inc. National Guide (a Chinese national) will be assigned to accompany the group throughout mainland China, supervising the work performed by local agencies and smoothing or any possible difficulties along the trip.
Your National Guide is a licensed professional who gives you personal care and is accessible 24 hours a day throughout your trip in mainland China (for tours in Hong Kong you will have a Hong Kong local tour guide instead). For your convenience, your National guide will give his/her cell phone number to you at the beginning of your China tour.
In addition to your national guide, a local guide is assigned throughout the trip in each destination to provide in-depth tour services to you and offer assistance on local tour arrangements. Sometimes, your National Guide may also act as your local guide in the city where he/she is from, provided he/she has a local tour guide license and is eligible to do so.
From time to time, our quality control manager in North America may contact you during your trip in China to ensure that the tour is progressing smoothly and satisfactorily.
Nexus Holidays Group Inc. local tour guides are hand-picked, well trained and service oriented. They are constantly evaluated based on the performance and our customer evaluation of each individual Nexus Holidays Group Inc. tour group. We strive to hire only the best. We know the success of your trip to China largely depends on the quality of your tour guides.
China is very much a cash-based society = bring a money belt or clothing with secure pockets because you'll need to carry around a fair amount of local cash. Major credit cards are only accepted at hotels, tourist stores and upscale shops. We recommend you use a credit card for big purchases at tourist stores and buying insurance for shipped items. Don't count on ATMs for credit card and bank card cash advances; they are not common in China. Please call your credit card company to notify them of your trip to China so that they won't decline your transactions made while you are in China. Tipping can be made with either US dollars or the equivalent Chinese RMB. Pay in smaller bills when shopping with street vendors.
Chinese Currency
The Chinese currency is known as Renminbi (RMB), literally "People's Money". The basic unit of RMB is Yuan (dollar), which is divided into 10 Jiao (dimes), which is divided again into 10 Fen (cents). The Chinese Treasury issues RMB bills in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Yuan and 1, 2, 5 Jiao. Bronze and nickel coin equivalents exist for the smaller units. As of June 2016, the exchange rate is US$1 = RMB6.6. The exchange rate fluctuates daily. Hong Kong's currency is the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). It is internationally exchangeable and worth slightly less than the RMB. Note, the Hong Kong Dollar cannot be used in mainland China and you should convert all your HKD back to RMB or your home currency before leaving Hong Kong.
Exchanging Money
You can exchange money at hotels, Chinese arrival and departure airports and at Bank of China branches. The official exchange rate is used in most places so it's unnecessary to shop around for a better deal. For the sake of convenience and safety we suggest that you exchange money at your hotel. Almost all hotels in your China trip offer foreign currency exchange services supervised by the Bank of China. Retain the exchange receipts because you will need the receipt to convert RMB back to your home currency at the end of the trip. Those travelling to Hong Kong can change RMB to HKD there, but make sure you convert all HKD to RMB or your home currency before departing Hong Kong. You must exchange all Chinese RMB before the last day of your tour because you won't have time to convert it back to your home currency at the airport.
Travelers Checks
The fact is that travelers checks are rather inconvenient to use in China, particularly in the smaller cities and local Chinese hotels. So don't rely on travelers checks.
If you are lucky enough to case your travelers checks remember to keep your exchange slip, you will need it when buying back to your home currency. We recommend you use travelers checks issued by major financial organizations such as American Express and Visa. But note, cash, particularly in the form of US dollars is much easier to use than travelers checks.
Cash advance services are not commonly available in China, so you need to bring cash with you. Please note: foreign currency are not accepted within China and need to be exchanged to RMB. All paper bills should be complete, not badly worn and free from graffiti. Partial, badly worn, or defaced bills will not be accepted by local vendors. You may feel more comfortable using a money belt for large sums of cash and credit cards. Care and good judgement is a must on all trips.
Credit Cards
Major credit cards are only accepted at hotels, tourist stores and upscale stores. We recommend you to use a credit card for any big purchases at tourist stores and purchasing insurance for shipped items. Please call your credit card company to let them know you are travelling to China so they won't decline your transactions made during the trip.
Personal Checks
Personal checks are generally not accepted outside of North America.
ATMs (Automated Teller Machines)
Do not count on ATMs in mainland China. Although they are commonly used in Hong Kong and its usage is growing in mainland China, it is still rather limited to large cities such as Beijing or Shanghai. Most ATMs can only be used for withdrawing RMB. The exchange rate on ATM withdrawals is similar to the currency exchange rate. Credit card cash advances are not commonly available in China.
Time Difference
Although the People's Republic of China covers five time zones, only Beijing Standard Time is adopted for the entire country. It is 8 hours ahead of GMT, 16 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (15 hours ahead of PST during daylight savings time). People in China's far western regions, such as Tibet, follow a later work schedule to keep pace with the official centralized Beijing Time. Please check the world clock for the current regional time.
China's electrical current is 220V, 50 cycles AC. Plugs and outlets come in a variety of shapes and are different from that in North America. Adapters and converters are readily available at all hotels but may be limited to a small number. So if you have to use them in urgency, you are advised to bring along you own adapters and converters for your North American appliances. As soon as you check-in, you should contact housekeeping to borrow adaptors and converters. Hair dryers and irons are readily available also.
Tap water is not considered safe to drink in China despite the fact that water in China is commonly chlorinated and processed. Drink only bottled water or boiled water. Bottled purified water and soft drinks can be easily obtained at reasonable prices. All your hotels offer boiled water to your room daily, with which you can safely make tea or other beverages.
Most meals are included as specified in your trip itinerary. Breakfasts included on your China tour are usually American buffet breakfasts to give you a good start for the day. Lunches and dinners are usually served in local Chinese restaurants with a set menu and in a family style. A regular lunch/dinner is composed of 6-12 dishes shared by 6-10 people sitting at a round table (which symbolizes union and harmony). One beverage of your choice (beer, mineral water or soda) is included per person per meal at no additional charge. Chinese tea is usually complimentary. Special meals such as an authentic Peking Duck dinner, dumpling banquet is also included courtesy of Nexus Holidays Group Inc.
China is a huge country with varied climates. In general, the north is cold and dry in the winter. IN the south, summer is hot and humid. The rainy season is in July and August. The best season to travel in China is April, May, late September, October and the first two weeks of November. The climate in Hong Kong is sub-tropical, similar to that of Hawaii. Please check your destination's weather conditions beforehand in order to pack accordingly.
Dress & Laundry
China is a country with few dress taboos. Dress for comfort. Sandals, short and jeans are widely accepted. Coordinate your outfits for multi-tasking. Dress in layers to suit various weather/temperature changes. No formal dress is required. Chinese hotels offer laundry services. It is convenient but may appear expensive for some people. The least expensive places to do laundry are in smaller cities like Xi'an and Guilin. Please check pricing at your hotel laundry list from the hotel information page of each tour itinerary.
Your Chinese hotel offers postal service, allowing you to send postcards and letters overseas. It usually takes more than 10 days for a postcard to reach North-America. The postage is charged in Chinese RMB (equivalent to about 50 cents USD for a postcard and 80 cents USD for a letter up to 20 grams.
China publishes various newspapers and magazines in English. Among them, China Daily is a popular English newspaper, complimentary at most hotels. Imported publications such as Time, Newsweek, and the Economist can be found at certain hotels. BBC, CNN and even HBO are becoming commonly available in most tourist hotels.
Cell Phones
Smartphones can roam in China, but data roaming can be expensive. Check with your phone carrier for the international roaming plan. You may also buy a SIM card in China to use if your phone is unlocked. The local SIM cards are prepaid – e.g. RMB100 will get you quite a bit of talk time and at a lower cost than the hotel IDD service. For your convenience, you may rent a cell phone. Please visit Pandaphone.com for details.
Both international and domestic calls can be made from your hotel room. Domestic long distance rates in the PRC vary according to the distance and are usually inexpensive. Local calls are either at a very low rate or free of charge depending on the hotel. International Direct Dial (IDD) calls made from a hotel can be expensive when the hotel adds a surcharge on top of China's already high IDD rates. Some hotels may require you to pay a deposit before you can access the international line from your hotel room. Use a phone card for international calls; it is becoming more widely available and the rate is reasonable. Simply consult your tour director regarding this matter, he or she will be happy to assist you.
· Calling North America from China – Dial 00 (international access code) + 1 (North America country code) + local number
· Calling China from North America – Dial 011 (international access code) + 86 (China country code, or 852 for Hong Kong regional code) + China area code (minus initial zero) + local number
Essential Numbers in China
These numbers are the same throughout China. However, only International Assistance and Local Weather Forecasts are likely to have an English-speaking operator
International Assistance: 115
Local Directory Enquiries: 114
Long Distance Enquiries: 113 or 173
Local Weather Forecast: 121
Police Hotline: 110
Fire Hotline: 119
Area Code List
Beijing – 10
Guilin – 773
Shanghai – 21
Wuhan – 27
Suzhou – 512
Chongqing – 23
Xi'an – 29
Hangzhou – 571
Nanjing – 25
Wuxi – 510
Lhasa – 891
Canton – 20
Chengdu – 28
Hong Kong – 852
Camera, Memory Cards & Film
Your camera bag is considered a personal item and can be carried onboard in addition to your carry-on baggage. Make sure to bring many camera memory cards with you for your trip to China. A memory card is easy to obtain within China, but may not be compatible with your camera. If you still use a conventional camera and film, you should pack all undeveloped film in carry-on baggage. Repeat screening on check baggage will damage undeveloped film. Most x-ray machines in China's airports and railway stations are marked "film safe". However, films with a higher ASA rating could be fogged by repeat exposure to x-rays. You should carry such film by hand.
It is wise to bring hand wipes to use before dinner and after the restroom. Also bring a handkerchief or bandana; this can be substituted as a hand towel. Always bring your own toilet paper as it is not usually available in public toilets.
Packing for a China Trip
Pack light and you'll soon find that you are better off with less. The best packing question a traveler can ask is "do people where I am headed live without this item"? Don't pack stuff that is readily available in the hotels where you will be staying. Don't cram your suitcase with unnecessary items, and you'll have more room for the "treasures" you collect along the way. Remember that you will have access to:
· Convenient, same-day laundry service in all your hotels. If you send clothes in the morning you should have them back in the evening. The price is reasonable. For any destination city where you stay two or more nights you can do laundry.
· A hair dryer and iron are readily available at most hotels for your use; simply contact housekeeping.
· Bath accessories in your private bathroom include disposable toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, soap, shampoo, body lotion, sewing kit, sanitary bag, shower cap, etc.
· You can easily purchase a shoulder bag or small piece of luggage to carry your purchases back home.
· Virtually anything you require can be secured along the way. It is part of the adventure. Traveling in China involves a lot of walking. Comfortable walking shoes are essential. Make sure to check current weather conditions before you decide what clothes to pack.
Tips are commonly expected from foreign tourists in China. Whether they are considered as gratuities or service fees, tips are the major motivator for the tour guides. Your Chinese national guide, local guide, drivers and porters are professional, conscientious and most thankful for your acknowledgement.
USD $10 per traveler day, shared between all guides, porters and drivers.
Outside Dining: Service charge is included (except in Hong Kong)
China is the world's factory and bargain shoppers' paradise. We are aware of the fact that shopping is an integral part of international travel, particularly to countries like China. However, your valuable travel time in China is limited and therefore Nexus Holidays Group Inc. tours features the minimum amount of arranged shopping stops compared with tours offered by competitors.
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Jet Lag Precautions
Jet lag happens when your body's inner clock falls out of sync with daily cycles of light, rest and meals, as you cross time zones to reach your destination. Its symptoms include fatigue, irritability and vague disorientation. You cannot totally avoid jetlag, but you can minimize its effects. Here are some suggestions:
1. Get several good nights of sleep before your trip departure
2. Set your watch to your destination time when you board the place and adjust sleep and meals accordingly
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4. Walk around the plane occasionally, do isometric exercises at your seat
5. Drink plenty of water and fruit juice while flying
6. Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated drinks during and after the flight
7. On arrival, throw yourself into your new schedule, avoid naps, and try to stay awake until your normal sleeping time at home.


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Yesterday, fellow librarian Steve Thomas launched a Kickstarter campaign to help enhance and expand his librarian podcast, Circulating Ideas. He wants to get some new equipment, better audio software, and compensate the lovely musician who composed the podcast theme music. As Steve does this on his own time, his love for the profession, and his desire to do Fresh Air-like interviews, it's a pretty damn worthy cause in my opinion. As of the moment of posting, he is about $1,500 towards his $2,000 goal with twenty nine days to go. The first day went really, really well, but it's still not across the goal line. So, please take a moment to read about the Kickstarter campaign, check out the podcast site (maybe listen to a few either through the site or iTunes), and consider adding your donation. It's a pleasure to support this kind of work on behalf of the librarian profession and I've gladly given to the cause.
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by Roger S. Lucas
A runaway truck early Monday morning almost made Jack's 4-Corners Union 76 & Mini Mart a drive-in as it crashed its way through the southwest corner of the building.
The driver, Clifford Scott Taylor of Mountain Home, Idaho, told police that he had parked his semi tractor-trailer near the car wash and went to the station to purchase some breakfast and a drink; as he was paying his bill, the truck crashed through the building.
Taylor said he parked the truck in neutral with the brakes set, but apparently the brakes didn't hold.
The trailer contained one of the featured rides of the carnival that had just been completed on Saturday at North Dam Park, part of the Colorama Festival. The rig is owned by Paradise Amusements, an Idaho company, which has a long-standing record of furnishing the carnival for the annual celebration.
The accident was reported at 6:25 a.m.
Kathy McQuown, who was clerking at the station at the time, said at first she thought it was an earthquake and then glass and debris started flying.
No one was injured as a result of the accident, but the police report stated that Kenneth Cornett Sr. was up pouring himself a cup of coffee and luckily escaped harm. The truck's entire front rested inside the building and crushed the area where Cornett usually sits.
Store owner Jack Madsen stated that glass and debris flew all over the inside of the station. He said that everything would have to be discarded because of the glass.
Madsen said he hoped to get the station back in operation by Tuesday noon, but wasn't too optimistic about that.
An early estimate of structural damage was set at $35,000. Madsen said that this figure is way low and doesn't take into account that the window frames on that side of the building were bent.
He had no estimate of the loss inside the store which included displays, tables, and other items, plus the food, not to mention loss of business.
The tractor-trailer was pulled from the building after workers shored up the structure.
The station had another scare back on April 29, another Monday, when a car caught fire in one of the mechanic bays. That fire was quickly extinguished, but the vehicle was lost and there was some damage to tools.


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I took the Seidman Challenge today. First I had to make it up and then I took it. The Seidman Challenge is to read every word in an Eric Seidman article (no skimming) without interruption.
My opponent was his latest column, "Seidnotes: Those Who Don't Need Support". Here's my running commentary.
- One paragraph in. This is painful.
- "Usually, run support is mentioned in passing, as if it is an ancillary character in the tale, a Lloyd Braun or a Kenny Bania. In actuality, the evidence suggests that run support is more or less a Costanza in fueling the end result of a pitcher's W-L record, the measure relied upon by many in award season." Even for a BP pop culture reference, that's horrible.
- This is a contender for best Seidmanism of 2010: "In addition to listing the wild-card era trailers in run support, I also looked into pitchers with solid winning percentages in spite of the poor run support, which led to an interesting suggestion in the comments section: what if I looked at the opposite topic?"
- Seidman writes screenplays. He also writes things like, "Yes, the journeyman right-hander who was about as generic of a pitcher as they come, the kind that would result in a video game if the create-a-player feature was left purely on default settings, went 17-4 that season while receiving 6.96 runs of support per nine innings." To make a joke like that, he has to be the worst freaking screenwriter on the planet, right?
- Seriously, I think MGL has a better sense of humor.
- I feel very bad for Christina Kahrl, Steven Goldman, John Perotto, or whoever at BP pretends they copy edit these articles. They really should just try to teach Seidman to write in English (or, as MGL would say, "English"). To wit: "Now, one aspect to keep in mind is that receiving run support doesn't automatically invalidate the reputation derived from a winning percentage."
- Almost there.
It was pretty grueling, but I made it. Do you have what it takes? Are you a true SABR?


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The Bembo® design is an old-style humanist serif typeface originally cut by Francesco Griffo in 1495 and revived by Stanley Morison in 1929. The original Morison typeface contained only four weights and no italics.
The Bembo design was named after notable the Venetian poet, Cardinal and literary theorist of the 16th century Pietro Bembo. The typeface originally used to publish Pietro Bembo's book "De Aetna", a book about Bembo's visit to Mount Etna. The Bembo typeface was cut by Francesco Griffo, a Venetian goldsmith who had become a punchcutter and worked for revered printer Aldus Manutius.
Being a punchcutter meant that Griffo spent his days punching out the shape of a typeface into steel. A punchcutter was a very skilled job and the their interpretation of a typeface design would be what was eventually printed; typeface designers had little input into the punchcutter's work once their design had passed out of their hands. In the case of the Bembo typeface, Griffo could not have known how important in the history of typeface design his new cut would be.
The resulting typeface which was a departure from the common pen-drawn calligraphy of the day, and looked more similar to the style of the roman typefaces we are familiar with today. In fact, the characteristics of many other well known typefaces such as Garamond® and Times® Roman can be traced back to the Bembo typeface. The calligraphic style that the serifs pronounce imparts a warm human feel to the typeface. Notably, the ascenders of the lowercase lettering are taller than the uppercase; also the c is slanted forwards and there is a returned curve on the final stem of the m, n and h.
Morison's Bembo design was released for typesetting in 1929, whose redesign was the result of adapting the Bembo typeface to the machine composition and typesetting requirements of the day. Morison, a well-respected English typographer, was a typographic consultant to the Monotype Corporation. He also consulted for the London Times newspaper, creating the typeface Times New Roman® in a successful effort to improve the paper's readability. Morison was influential in a number of areas of typography, pioneering the creation of a large number of typefaces for Monotype. The Bembo font family lives on as tribute to the superlative typographical efforts of Stanley Morison.
Biblical scholars, linguists, medievalists and classicists have all found use for the Bembo font family. In more modern settings it has a place in movie and book titling, as well as representational texts. The Bembo typeface is inherently easy to read and therefore is an excellent book font and has proved itself time and time again.


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Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13Click here to read more
- 2. HAVE YOU CONSIDERED Evidence Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
By Julie Von Vett and Bruce Malone
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As stated on the cover of HAVE YOU CONSIDERED Evidence Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, "For over 200 years, the American judicial system has upheld a standard so strong that a person's very life can be ended based on this level of confidence. It is a verdict supported by evidence that is 'beyond a reasonable doubt'... This book is the third in a series of unique devotions presenting evidence for every day of the year that demonstrates it is beyond ANY reasonable doubt that we have a Creator."
Topics cover Anatomy, Biblical Accuracy, Biology, Botany, Christian Truth, Geology, God's Design, History, and Paleontology. Below are eight summaries from 365 more detailed daily devotionals covered in this extraordinary book.
January 25: Again and again, archeology confirms that the Scriptures are true. The Bible tells of slings and stones being used as deadly weapons. David used them when he killed Goliath (1 Samuel 17), and 700 Benjamites used slings and stones and never missed (Judges 20:16). So, what have archeologists discovered? They now recognize that the ancient armies' most important weapon was the sling. See Ancient Slingshot Was as Deadly as a .44 Magnum and Slings and Stones.Click here to read more
- 3. Arizona Origin Science Association Meeting "Censored Science and the Bible"
Please attend a presentation titled "Censored Science and the Bible" at the January 23, 2018 meeting of the Arizona Origin Science Association (AzOSA) to be held at the Payson Public Library meeting room, 328 N. McLane Rd, at 7:00 pm.
The guest speaker is Bruce Malone, formerly a chemical engineer and patent holder for new products with Dow Chemical. His presentation is an overview of the strongest evidence for biblical creation from geology, biology, and astronomy. Explaining how science operates and moving on to visual and unforgettable examples from each area of science, listeners are shown how evolution is a scientific impossibility while creation is the universal reality.
This meeting, as with all AzOSA meetings, is FREE to the public.
Bruce Malone has published many DVD's and books, including HAVE YOU CONSIDERED Evidence Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. Please see a review of this book on Gila Watch and Gilbert Watch. You can find additional publications on his website, Search for the Truth.
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- 6. Barry Jackson's Vote for "Best TV Ad of the Holiday Season"!
Lincoln's ad titled "Olivia's Wish List." The music in this video is Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1: VII. Waltz No. 2 composed by Dmitri Shostakovich and performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra*. Enjoy!Click here to read more
*See below to enjoy André Rieu performing Shostakovich' "The Second Waltz" live in Maastricht, The Netherlands.
- 7. Arizona Origin Science Association Meeting Oct. 24
The Gila Division of the Arizona Origin Science Association (AZOSA) will hold its last meeting of the year on Tuesday, October 24 at 7:00 pm, in the Payson Public Library Meeting Room. Address is 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson. The featured speaker is Keaton Halley from Creation Ministries International. His presentation is titled, "Creation: What's The Big Deal?"Click here to read more
- 8. The First Time I Had Sex, by Tina Marie Griffin
Tina Marie Griffin writes, "I talk a lot about the first time I had sex—for a VERY important reason. The first time I had sex was on my wedding night when I was 29 years and 51 weeks old…"
This is the kind of very important article that you don't read much anymore. That's because Ms. Griffin's message is about being God-Centered, not Self-Centered. It's about respecting her body and cherishing her virginity and giving it as a gift to only one person – her husband.Click here to read more
- 9. Wait for Me - Rebecca St. James
For young women (older women, too!) who want to separate the men from the boys....
God will bring the right person in His perfect timing. God wants you to trust Him and focus on serving Him now, so you'll meet your best friend while you're serving the Lord. How cool is that? And if you've already been sexually active, God forgives, forgets and that is NOT who you are as a person. Your past is not your identity. You can make better choices starting at this very moment." Tina Marie Griffin
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Teen Vogue is an online magazine that targets teenage girls. It used to feature fashion, celebrities, and shopping. Since 2015, it began including politics (aka "Trump hatred") and current affairs (transgenderism, deviant sex, anti-Christian, anti-God). The print version reached over 1 million young people. The online version, especially now that it has sensationalized the most depraved human activites, is snagging even more teenagers, even children as young as 11. See Teen Vogue - Wikipedia.
I normally would ignore a publication like this, not wanting to give it a shred of publicity. However, parents need to know and understand the kind of information being peddled to their children via their tablets, iPads, Notebooks, Smartphones, etc.Click here to read more
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The U.S. Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a pending complaint by a former West Peoria man detained for more than five years as an "enemy combatant."
The U.S. Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a pending complaint by a former West Peoria man detained for more than five years as an "enemy combatant."
Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri, 43, was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Peoria on charges he conspired from July 2001 until his arrest on Dec. 12, 2001, to help al-Qaida. A second charge accuses him of providing material support and resources to the terrorist group.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said the charges show the government's resolve to "protect the American people and prosecute alleged terrorists to the full extent of the law."
The charges were sealed until Friday morning, and afterward, the Justice Department announced its request for dismissal of the complaint. If successful, the move would block the Supreme Court from weighing in on whether the government during wartime can hold someone indefinitely without charges.
"Even if the government does it, our view is the issues are not settled and the court needs to review this use of military detention power so it doesn't happen again," said Jonathan Hafetz, one of al-Marri's lawyers. "This is an important first step but it is just a first step."
Northwestern University law professor James Pfander said it's an interesting question.
"I think the Supreme Court can do whatever it wants with the proposed dismissal of the action," he said, noting that in law, courts intervene only when there is a controversy.
"The law of mootness says that generally speaking if there is no longer a controversy, then the courts are to pass on the issue."
Al-Marri's military detention will end soon so the government says the issue is settled. However, civil libertarians have argued the need to address the matter so it is determined, once and for all, what is legal and what isn't.
This would be the second time the court has had a chance to address the issue.
That earlier case involved Jose Padilla, a former Chicago gang member accused of being involved in a plot to detonate a radioactive "dirty bomb" in the United States
He was dubbed an "enemy combatant," and just as the court was to take up his legal challenge, he was charged in a civilian court where he was ultimately convicted on terrorism-related charges.
Al-Marri's case has been seen by some as an early sign of how the Obama administration will handle terrorism detainees. The high court agreed to hear the case in December on the heels of a splintered 4th Circuit Court of Appeals decision last summer that said al-Marri could be held by the government but that he had the right to challenge that detention.
Carl Tobias, a law professor at the Richmond University School of Law, said the 4th Circuit opinion did little to clear up the law regarding military detentions. It's 50-50 whether the Supreme Court will agree to dismiss al-Marri's case, he said.
"I think it is not clear. Some of this is unpredictable and depends upon other events," he said, saying the case has political and legal ramifications.
Andrew Savage, another of al-Marri's attorneys, said his client was in "good spirits" and addressed the new charges in a "very business-like fashion."
"He is relieved to know what his future will be," Savage said. "In his mind, his incarceration was indefinite. It could have lasted a week, a year, 10 years or a lifetime. That was one of his greatest burdens. He didn't know."
Al-Marri will likely be transferred from the naval brig in Charleston, S.C., where he has been held in solitary confinement since June 2003, soon after a hearing in Charleston known as a "Rule 5" hearing in which a prisoner has a chance to contest his extradition to another state.
Savage said a date has not been set for when al-Marri would appear before a judge in Charleston or in Peoria.
The two-page indictment had no details on what the Qatar national did or how he did it. The charges carry prison terms of up to 15 years on each count.
"The indictment alleges that Ali al-Marri provided material support to al-Qaida, which has committed horrific terrorist acts against our nation," said U.S. Attorney Rodger Heaton in a statement. "As a result, he will now face the U.S. criminal justice system, where his guilt or innocence will be determined by a jury in open court."
The charges come a month after President Barak Obama ordered the Justice Department to review the al-Marri file before the Supreme Court took up the issue.
Al-Marri was arrested in December 2001, and brought to New York as a witness for a federal grand jury investigating the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
A month later, he was indicted on charges of credit card fraud and later of lying to the FBI. The case was transferred back to Peoria in 2003 at al-Marri's request and then dropped altogether in June 2003, when President George W. Bush declared him an enemy combatant.
Government officials have said al-Marri came to Peoria under the guise of getting his master's degree at Bradley University, but his intent was to lead a second wave of attacks against America.
Found on his laptop were files relating to the use of poisons and chemical weapons, as well as videos and photos regarding Osama bin Laden and jihad. Authorities claim he trained at an Afghani terrorist camp. He, through his attorneys, has repeatedly denied that.
Those earlier federal charges were dismissed by U.S. District Judge Michael Mihm in such a way that the government could not refile them. Mihm will again be the presiding judge.
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I was talking to John Tomko, meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Greer, S.C., around 4:45 p.m. Friday about high temperature records and other meteorological trivia when he asked if I had seen the radar in Indiana. I told him I hadn't been looking at any radar, because the high pressure system covering the Southeast was squashing all chances of precipitation.
"You need to look," he said.
I saw a fairly large area of strong thunderstorms moving southeast out of Indiana, crossing into Ohio.
Tomko said the system, known to meteorologists as an MCS (mesoscale convective complex), could be headed for the Southeast, and possibly the Carolinas, although such systems are not easy to predict.
I thought it might be nice to get a thunderstorm overnight, because it would cool things down.
As it turned out, we were better off without that MCS. Instead, the system stayed to our north, crossing West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. It caused incredible damage.
There were 886 reports of wind damage, according to the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla. In addition, there were two reports of tornadoes and 57 of hail.
More than 2 million customers lost electric power late Friday and early Saturday. That meant millions of people spent part or all of Saturday without electricity and air conditioning on a day when temperatures approached 100 degrees. And it meant crews responsible for cleaning the damage were outdoors, doing heavy work in that heat.
Friday night's MCS stayed to our north because of the position and strength of the high pressure system responsible for our heat. That high pressure dome is expected to weaken slightly and move a bit west on Sunday, possibly putting the Charlotte region in the path of MCS systems Sunday and Monday nights.
A little rain would be nice, but we don't need what happened Friday night in the Mid-Atlantic.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Thunderstorm relief? Careful what you wish for
I'm sure you've heard the phrase "cooling thunderstorm."
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
How hot will it get?
The words "100 degrees" are scary to some people, but anyone who has spent a bit of time in the Charlotte region has lived through those temperatures before and knows it comes with the territory.
We also know that 100 degrees can mean several things, depending on the humidity.
The National Weather Service is forecasting high temperatures in Charlotte of 100 degrees Friday, 103 Saturday, and 100 Sunday. It's possible Monday could hit the 100-degree mark, too.
But it also appears as if the humidity will be rather low through at least Friday. That doesn't mean the inside of your car won't feel like a blast furnace when you unlock the door at 3 p.m., but it also means the atmosphere won't feel like a wet rag.
That was the problem last year. We had a pair of 100-degree days in 2011, but what made the summer somewhat miserable was the persistent high humidity. Want to know when the humidity is up? Check the morning low temperatures. If they're in the mid 70s, it's humid. That happened a lot last summer. That's forecast for Saturday through Monday, so be prepared.
Here are a few things I've picked up while looking at the forecast for this weekend and early next week:
Hot 2007 ... It appears as if the upcoming heat wave is the hottest since August 2007. We hit 100 degrees six times that month -- Aug. 8, 9, 10, 16, 21 and 22. It hit 104 degrees on Aug. 9 and 10, 102 on Aug. 8, and 101 degrees the other days.
"Mild" Atlanta ... In many people's minds, Atlanta symbolizes the heat of summer in the South. But it hasn't reached 100 degrees in Atlanta since Aug. 22, 2007 -- nearly five years. We've had four 100-degree days in Charlotte since then.
The Heat Belt ... Long-time Carolinas residents know that the hottest summer temperatures always take place in a corridor stretching from Augusta, to Columbia, to Florence, and then up through the Fayetteville area. Forecast highs this weekend in that area are about the same as Charlotte, but the humidity is almost always higher there. Watch for some really high heat index numbers, measuring the combined impact of heat and humidity. It's possible to see 110-degree heat indices in that area this weekend.
Charlotte's 100-degree history ... Here's a look at the last 10 years:
2011: 2 days (July 29, 100; July 30, 101)
2010: 2 days (July 8, 101; July 25, 101)
2009: none
2008: none
2007: 6 days (Aug. 8, 102; Aug. 9, 104; Aug. 10, 104; Aug. 16, 101; Aug. 21, 101; Aug. 22, 101)
2006: none
2005: 2 days (July 26, 100; July 27, 100)
2004: none
2003: none
2002: none
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Record cold, then record heat?
Is mowing the lawn part of your plans for Tuesday?
If not, you're like me, and we're probably going to regret that decision. We're looking at blast furnace weather across the Carolinas later this week -- on the heels of some unseasonably cool weather.
In fact, we could go from record cold to record warmth in Charlotte over a period of 60 hours.
Almost unbelievably mild high pressure has taken hold of Carolinas weather on Tuesday, bringing much cooler temperatures and very low humidity levels. Skies would be blue, if not for a few areas of cirrus clouds being spun into the region around the circulation of Tropical Storm Debby.
Wednesday morning's low temperature forecast in Charlotte is 55 degrees, and we seem almost certain to break the record for the date -- 59 degrees, set in 1879.
Temperatures will soar quickly Wednesday, climbing into the upper 80s. But with very low humidity, it won't seem intolerable. So if you didn't get the lawn mowed today, you probably still have Wednesday.
Then it gets ugly. The cool high pressure area will modify by Thursday, and temperatures will keep soaring. We're looking for highs in the middle 90s, but once again with low humidity levels. Then again, 95 degrees is hot -- no matter what the humidity is.
The chance for record highs will come Friday afternoon, when temperatures will climb near the 100-degree mark in Charlotte. The same is likely Saturday. Record highs each day are 102 degrees, set in 1959 (for June 29) and 1945 (for June 30).
High pressure is forecast to weaken slightly Sunday and Monday, but all that means is the high temperature will be in the middle 90s.
There are signs that a slightly cooler air mass might arrive around or slightly before the Fourth of July, but there almost certainly won't be a return to what we experienced Tuesday.
Debby update: Weak tropical system are a real pain to forecast, and Debby was such a system. Originally, meteorologists expected Debby to move westward across the Gulf of Mexico and make landfall in south Texas as a Category 1 hurricane.
Instead, with very little in the way of steering currents and wind shear that disrupted the strengthening process, Debby remained a weak tropical storm and moved northeast. It likely will become a tropical depression later Tuesday, cross the northern Florida peninsula, and then swing out to sea while regaining tropical storm status.
But there's a lesson from Debby. Even as a weak tropical storm, it produced some amazing rainfall totals -- more than 20 inches in parts of Florida. Street flooding and power outages have been common across the Sunshine State.
It's the rainfall and spin-off tornadoes that can make a weak or dying tropical storm so dangerous, and the western Carolinas sometimes are the target of such a system.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Big cool down likely to miss Carolinas
A big cool down is coming to parts of the eastern United States next week, but it looks as if the Charlotte region will be a bit too far south to experience a major change in the summer conditions.
Many of the places that were hit with temperatures in the upper 90s this week -- New York City, Philadelphia, Washington -- will have highs only in the mid 70s for much of next week.
A trough will establish itself over the East, dragging down cooler air from Canada. The bottom of the trough is expected to be somewhere near the Virginia-North Carolina border. Areas to the north of that will see a big change in temperatures -- a change that will be heralded by strong thunderstorms this weekend.
Farther to the south, in the Carolinas, there is expected to be a slight cool down next week. We'll have highs in the low 90s Monday, dropping back to the mid and upper 80s Tuesday through Thursday. While that isn't anything like the cooler weather in the Mid-Atlantic and New England, it will be a break from the heat and humidity of this week.
By the end of next week, temperatures will be back on the rise, as we head into July. At this early point, it looks like July 4 week will be (no surprise) hot.
In the tropics ... that mass of showers and thunderstorms we talked about Thursday is getting better organized and could become a tropical depression later Friday. Most forecasters believe it is destined to become Tropical Storm Debby and hit somewhere along the Texas coast.
Emergency management officials in Texas are getting prepared. Debby likely won't be anything more than a tropical storm, but even that can mean big trouble. Tropical Storm Allison had only 50 mph winds when it struck the east Texas coast in 1991, but it dropped 40 inches of rain in some areas near Houston. That caused devastating floods that killed 23 people.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Tropical activity possible in Gulf
The area between Cuba and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula that bred two early tropical storms this season might be primed to create another.
A large area of thunderstorms between the Yucatan and western Cuba is showing signs of slow development, and the National Hurricane Center is giving it a 30 percent chance of turning into a tropical system in the next few days.
The chances of such a system having an impact on the Carolinas are low, but definitely not zero.
We'll look at the facts first, and then get into the conjecture.
The facts are that strong upper-level winds in the Gulf of Mexico are preventing the thunderstorms from organizing. However, the National Hurricane Center's Lt. Cmdr. Dave Roberts (he's a Navy meteorologist working with the Hurricane Center) says the winds are expected to relax in the next day or two. That opens the possibility of the system organizing.
Meteorologists expect the area of storms to drift slowly northward into the Gulf by later in the week.
That's where the guessing begins.
Some computer models predict the system will organize and move northeast across Florida and then somewhere along or near the Carolinas coast. That would be similar to the path of Tropical Storm Beryl in late May. And that could mean some lousy weather for people headed to the beach next week.
Other computer models predict the system would meander in the Gulf, searching for some type of steering current to move it along. Very little in the way of steering currents is expected by late in the week across the Gulf.
And possibility No. 3 calls for the system to drift far enough north to be caught in a trough that is predicted to develop across the central United States by the weekend. In that scenario, the tropical system would weaken but would be carried northeast -- somewhere over the Southeast (could be Mississippi into Tennessee; could be Alabama and Georgia, into the Carolinas) -- next week.
The likely scenario at this time of year would be for the system to drift across the Gulf.
But with so many people vacationing along the Gulf and up the Southeast coast at this time, of year, it'll be worth watching.
It looks more like a Texas-Louisiana problem. The Hurricane Center now gives the system a 50 percent chance of developing, and more of the computer models are coming in line with a slow northwest drift. That could put a tropical storm along the Texas Gulf Coast by the weekend.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Does summer really start tonight?
The answer to that question is "Yes" -- sort of.
The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is reached at 7:09 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday evening, and that's the official start of summer.
Today has the longest time of the year between sunrise and sunset -- 14 hours 31 minutes and 16 seconds in Charlotte. So in that way, June 20, 2012, really fits the description of summer's first day.
But in three ways, it won't seem like summer:
-- The earliest sunrise actually arrived earlier this month.
-- Meteorologists consider June 1 to be the start of summer.
-- Our average temperatures haven't reached their highest levels and won't until next month.
Here are the reasons for those seeming oddities:
Our earliest sunrise in Charlotte was 6:09 a.m., and it happened from June 4 through Wednesday. The earliest sunrise time arrived 16 days before the start of summer because of a phenomenon called "solar noon."
"Solar noon" is the time of day when the sun actually reaches the highest point in the sky, and it's not always at 12 noon. That's because of the earth's elliptical orbit and its 23-degree tilt. The "solar noon" is actually after noon at the start of summer. It'll be about 1 p.m. Wednesday in Charlotte.
That's why sunrise times start getting later shortly before summer begins, and sunset times don't get earlier until a few weeks after June 20. For example, sunset Wednesday in Charlotte is 8:41 p.m., but it'll be 8:42 p.m. from June 26-30 before it starts getting earlier again.
That time difference is even greater at latitudes farther north.
By the way, the same thing happens at the start of winter. Our earliest sunset, 5:11 p.m., happens Dec. 1-8. By the time winter starts Dec. 20, sunset is three minutes later. Sunrise is 7:27 a.m. on the first day of winter but slides back to 7:32 a.m. in early January before it starts getting earlier.
I've discussed this before. Meteorologists consider December-February to be winter, March-May as spring; June-August as summer, and September-November as fall. That is because, according to meteorologists, those timetables seem to coincide better with what we consider "winter," "spring," "summer" or "fall" weather.
So from a meteorological standpoint, summer started June 1. And autumn begins Sept. 1, although anyone who's spent even one year in Charlotte knows real autumn weather usually doesn't arrive until a lot later.
There is a lag in seasonal temperatures, because it takes a while for the atmosphere to heat up and cool down. Our coldest winter temperatures usually come in January. Our hottest temperatures typically are in July and August.
The average high and low temperatures for the first day of summer in Charlotte are 87 and 66 degrees. But our hottest average high is 89 degrees, from July 1-Aug. 5. And if you take it down to fractions, the hottest readings are usually in late July. Our warmest average morning low, 68 degrees, is from July 2-Aug. 16.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
There's no trend in our 90-degree history
Without wading into the climate change debate, let's just say that people on either side of the argument won't find ammunition from Charlotte's history of 90-degree days.
The Queen City has experienced only one 90-degree day so far this year, which is below the average for this time of year.
But if you've lived around here for more than a few summers, you know how quickly that can change. And that's exactly what could happen over the next week. While temperatures might not quite get to 90 today (Tuesday), they're expected to reach or surpass the 90-degree mark daily for the next week.
Yesterday, I wrote that computer models are pointing to a cool down next week. Now some of those models have flip-flopped and indicate the heat will hang around.
If you believe that our weather is getting warmer, the number of 90-degree days over the past two years will support your cause. Charlotte had 73 of those days in 2011 and 87 in 2010. That total in 2010 was the second-most on record, falling a bit short of the record 88 set in 1954.
There also were 75 days of 90 or hotter in 2007.
But you don't have to go back very far to find much smaller numbers. Three years ago, in 2009, Charlotte had only 28 days of 90 degrees or more. We had 36 of those days in 2006.
And if you go back to 2003, we had only nine 90-degree days. That was the second-smallest number on record. Only the summer of 1967, with eight 90-degree days, was cooler.
More than afternoon high temperatures go into the overall picture of summer heat.
Morning lows are another issue. If you remember last year, we experienced a larger-than-average number of mornings when lows fell only into the middle and upper 70s. That was a sign of the high humidity levels that covered the region like a wet blanket for much of June, July and August.
A third factor is rainfall. No matter how hot it gets, summer seems a bit easier to take when a late-afternoon or evening thunderstorm rolls along.
Long-range forecasts call for average summer conditions in Charlotte.
Over the past 30 years, the Queen City has averaged 45.6 days of 90 degrees or more. Let's see what unfolds.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Upcoming heat might not be long-lived
There seems little doubt that we're facing a big-time warm-up later this week, with high temperatures in the low 90s for about five days.
It will be a big change for the region, considering the relatively cool June we've experienced. But there also are signs that the heat won't be long-lived, and that the final week of June might resemble the first half of the month.
High pressure is expected to build over the area this week, and the result is what you'd expect, given our location and the time of year. It'll get hot. Humidity levels also will build.
The heat will build across much of the East this week, with 90s expected up the East Coast, into New York City and Philadelphia.
But several of the computer models are predicting another large low pressure system to form over the Northeast next week, similar to what happened several times in the first half of June. That low would serve to steer more seasonal temperatures (highs in the upper 80s) into the eastern United States.
There has been only one 90-degree day so far this year in Charlotte, and that was in May. Here's how this June, with no 90-degree days, compares June during last three years:
This year ... (17 of 30 days) No 90s, and seven mornings with lows in the 50s.
2011 ... (all 30 days) 20 days of 90 or hotter, and only three mornings in the 50s.
2010 ... (all 30 days) 20 days of 90 or hotter, and just one morning in the 50s.
2009 ... (all 30 days) Seven 90-degree days, but there were no mornings in the 50s.
Remember back in March, April and May, when temperatures were well above average (March was more than 10 degrees above average!), and we talked about how hot June might be. This is a reminder that patterns can change. A warm spring doesn't necessarily translate into a hot summer.
It might turn out to be a scorcher this summer, but the first half of June certainly wasn't.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Some hints of a wet winter ahead
I know what you're thinking ... we haven't even reached the official start of summer. And here I am, talking about winter.
But I've received two emails in the past week from people in the meteorology industry, discussing what might be ahead for the winter of 2012-13 across North America.
The consensus is that it'll be colder than last winter, but you don't have to be a genius to predict that. The winter of 2011-12 was among the mildest on record. And if it hadn't been for a bit of sleet on a Sunday night in February, Charlotte would have logged its first snow-free winter on record.
But most meteorologists predict at least a weak El Nino condition this winter, and that bears watching.
We're coming off two straight La Nina winters, with cooler-than-average waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean. La Nina winters tend to be dry and warm in the South. In the winter of 2010-11, La Nina was overwhelmed from December to mid-February by another factor -- a strongly negative Arctic Oscillation (AO). That brought very cold air into the East.
But the latter stages of the winter were mild, as La Nina took over.
The past winter featured La Nina and a positive AO. The jet stream kept cold air in the far northern latitudes, which meant a cold winter for Alaska. It also meant the Greenland Block (high pressure over Greenland, which steers cold air into the eastern U.S.) did not develop.
El Nino winters tend to be chilly and wet in the Southeast. That's especially true of strong El Nino winters. But most meteorologists seem to be talking about a weak to moderate El Nino event.
"Based on what the patterns we are already seeing over the Pacific Ocean, we believe that an El Nino is beginning to set up, and we may have a weak El Nino signature by late in the summer," said Paul Pastelok, long-range forecaster for AccuWeather.
That would point to less-than-average tropical storm and hurricane activity in the Atlantic and Caribbean.
But its impact on winter is less certain, since the El Nino condition might be weak. That would mean a good chance of a wet winter, but the Carolinas might be on the battle lines of cold and warm air. Incidentally, Pastelok says weak El Nino winters typically bring lots of snow to New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago.
A lot of it will depend on the Arctic Oscillation. I doubt that any meteorologist expects a repeat of last winter, so it stands to reason that the AO will go negative at times this year. With El Nino moisture around, that points to a good chance that more typical Carolinas winter weather -- that is, the occasional threat of snow and ice -- are pretty much a certainty.


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Is Tatman the Missing Puzzle Piece?
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On the surface most people might be scratching their noggins wonder what Tampa Bay Rays Executive VP of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman was thinking trading for another infielder. Here the Rays go again gathering up loose vital pieces from other clubs like they have previously with the likes of Will Rhymes, Jeff Keppinger and Brook Conrad.
Friedman however did buck the usual hectic Trade Deadline pattern by offering up a peace offering of a 2B Double -A prospect (Tyler Bortnick) for the services of Roberts, who will be under team control until 2015. This is usually the time of years where teams dispense or send lengthy and costly options to other vistas. It is pretty rare a player who was recently designated for assignment to let another Arizona infield player have his 40-man roster spot gets traded.
But the Rays followed their defined and articulated mindset of getting a player with some "meat on their bones" for future considerations instead of renting a body hoping they can help the Rays offense flourish. Underneath the surface, down near ground level the truth begins to appear, and it seems Friedman again possibly stole a player who could be a Rays fixture for at least 3 more seasons.
Even closer to the sand granules you will see past Roberts current .250 average and peek under the sand pile to actually see that Roberts has been on a bit of a offensive tear recently. Roberts might have been used a bit sparingly, but has hit for an impressive .438 (7-for-16) average over the last 15 days with a couple RBI and stolen bases to his credit.
Going to be interesting as Roberts makes his way to Baltimore to meet up with his new team. Might be even more interesting to see what transpires with Roberts Twitter account (@RRoberts14 ) now that he is a Ray and SP David Price has cemented his name with uniform # 14….I hear jersey # 41 has a vacancy.
Recently we have heard the howls and hoots that Evan Longoria could soon be finally going on another rehab run, hopefully this time with no setbacks or stalls. But if anything would happen, or even with the possibility that Longoria with Luke Scott still out with back situations, and Hidecki Matsui gone into the brilliant sunset, Longo possibly could come back a bit sooner than later and man the DH slot for a bit while he gets into game shape and gets his defensive rhythm on track.
That is where possibly the addition of Roberts could bring about a few bonus points, possibly giving the Rays and Longo a DH option so the team can get his bat back into the line-up. Could Roberts be the long awaited puzzle piece that finally gets the Rays offense and defense running in unison and firing on all their cylinders? If his 2011 stats can come to life again in Tampa Bay, and his hard nosed style of play continues…..Tatman may be here for a long, long time as a Ray.


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overy, this full-scale biography profiles Nazimova, the electrifying Russian-born actress who brought Stanislavsky and Chekhov to American theatre--a legend of the stage and screen for 50 years, and then strangely forgotten. With exclusive access to her unpublished memoirs, letters, and notes, Lambert gives readers a brilliant portrait of this extraordinary woman. 120 photos.
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