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Part 2 – Dear ACOG, Moms Have Been Speaking Up.
You Just Don’t Believe Us.
In part 1 of this series, I wrote about how moms have been speaking up to their doctors — oftentimes to save their lives — and being ignored. As a result, many moms are dying of preventable complications, which makes the United States one of the most dangerous places in the developed world to give birth.
To address this issue, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) launched a “Preventable Maternal Mortality” initiative. Here’s what they’ll focus on.
ACOG’s 4 Pillars to Combat Maternal Mortality
ACOG is a member of the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM). The voluntary initiative is “a national data-driven maternal safety and quality improvement initiative based on proven implementation approaches to improving maternal safety and outcomes in the U.S.” But because it’s not mandatory, the program has only been implemented in 26 states. In order to enroll in the program, a state must: 1) have a Maternal Mortality Review Committee and 2) be willing to submit data.
As of this writing, 29 states have a Maternal Mortality Review Committee.
At the core of “Every Mom. Every Time.” are four pillars ACOG claims will help eliminate preventable maternal mortality. They are:
Optimizing Postpartum Care: “You’ve had your baby. See you in six weeks.” That’s the standard approach to postpartum care for most providers in this country. Now, however, ACOG recommends postpartum care should be spread among several visits instead of just one six weeks after birth. These visits should have services and support tailored to each woman’s needs, begin at 3 weeks postpartum, and conclude with a comprehensive visit 12 weeks after birth. At this “comprehensive visit,” a woman should have a full assessment of her physical, social, and psychological well-being.
In theory, this approach sounds much better than the postpartum care we are currently receiving. But the fact remains most providers are woefully uneducated on postpartum mood disorders, the pelvic floor dysfunction that is common post birth, and even breastfeeding issues. No one is stopping to ask, #IsMomOK? If they did, they might find the person needs mental health assistance, some pelvic floor physical therapy, just some encouragement, or something more.
In my experience, I was asked two questions that both centered on feelings of depression at my six-week checkup. I wasn’t feeling classic depression symptoms, but I was angry. Really angry. And that, I later learned from a therapist, is symptom of postpartum depression. Postpartum mood disorders extend way beyond depression. How many postpartum people can’t get the help they need because providers don’t know or bother to screen for other symptoms outside of depression?
Improving Access to Care: Using the Levels of Maternal Care guidance, ACOG suggests facilities receive “uniform designations for levels of maternal care related to a facility’s capabilities and resources, to promote collaboration among facilities and health care providers within a region, so that pregnant women can receive care at a facility that best meets their needs.” The organization also notes that maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity can be decreased if pregnant people can easily receive risk-appropriate maternal care.
Again, that sounds nice. But any pregnant person who wants a VBAC or doesn’t want excessive interventions can tell you it doesn’t matter how many facilities and providers are collaborating. They still may have to drive hours just to find a provider who won’t immediately give them an unnecessary surgery (which increases maternal death risk) just because they have had one or two c-sections.
Standardizing National Data: There is not a centralized database that collects and stores clinical data on labor and delivery and maternal health outcomes. ACOG’s birth registry, which was introduced in 2014, will reportedly serve as a “national outcomes registry for maternity care that is centered around labor and delivery.” It will be piloted at 10 locations this year.
While this registry is a step in the right direction, it’s not a mandatory requirement. Currently, it requires already overworked medical staff to enter additional data into the system, which may, depending on a physician’s workload, fall by the wayside.
Advocating for State and Federal Legislation: “ACOG works to pass evidence-based, actionable legislation to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, reduce racial health disparities and improve maternal health outcomes,” the organization writes.
Like the rest of this list, it’s a step in the right direction. But how and where exactly is the organization focusing its advocacy efforts? Here is where the advocacy work of groups like ImprovingBirth can really make a difference. Because we’re the largest consumer-based advocacy based organization, we have the experiences of birthing people throughout the country to guide us.
And Last But Not Least: It’s not officially included with the four pillars to combat maternal mortality, but at the bottom of the page about this initiative (and what got me so angry in the first place) is a section called “What Patients Should Know,” which states: “Help empower yourself, your friends, and your family members to speak up when something might be wrong by educating yourself about maternal mortality, the leading causes of maternal death and warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored.” Are. You. Serious?
We know our bodies. We know when something is wrong. You know those little sheets you give us after we’re discharged from the hospital that list things to watch for? We read those. And when we experience the things listed there or other complications and speak up, you don’t believe us. We are telling you we are not ok, and it’s time to believe us. It’s time to stop and ask #IsMomOK. Every Mom. Every Time.
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We Need You
This blog post is part of the #IsMomOK initiative. The time is now to share our stories and appeal to the medical community to take pause and listen, really listen.
To have the impact that we envision, we need your participation. Here’s how:
DONATE: By donating, you are insuring that your voice is represented as a consumer, as a mother, as a birthing person. If you have ever felt dismissed please donate.
GET A SHIRT: See yourself as an ambassador of improving birth. Help us expand and grow this message. that we deserve better, by wearing your t-shirt with pride.
SHARE YOUR STORY: The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is. Sharing your story can inspire others and quite possibly, drive real change.
GET INVOLVED: All of us have important work to do – each with something to contribute, because if we don’t, the work will not be done. We need your drive and dedication
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Part 2 of a 2-Part Series
About the author: Casey Newman is on the board of ImprovingBirth and a PR/marketing professional with a passion for maternal issues. She enjoys spending time with her family, supporting various causes, and angrily tweeting about baseball @caseybnewman.


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What Is a Slot Machine?
A slot is an opening that allows something to be inserted, such as the slot in a door. In casinos and other gambling establishments, a slot is an area where you place a coin or paper ticket with a barcode to activate a machine. Once the machine is activated, a series of reels spin and stop to rearrange symbols. If you match a winning combination, the slot awards credits based on the paytable. Most slots have a theme, including classic symbols like fruits and bells as well as stylized lucky sevens. You can find these machines in physical locations, online casino sites, and even arcades.
In addition to their themes, slot games are also known for their bonus features and mini-games. These additions can add an extra layer of fun and increase the amount of money you can win. However, before you play a slot, it’s important to understand how these games work and what your odds are of hitting the jackpot or winning big.
Despite their popularity, slot machines can be intimidating for newcomers. Unlike table games, where players have personal interactions with dealers and other players, slot machines are designed to be as simple as possible. While slot games don’t require the same level of skill or strategy as table games, they do have some unique rules that you should be aware of before playing.
Slots are a game of chance, but there are some strategies that can help you maximize your chances of winning. One is to choose a machine with a high payout percentage. The best way to do this is by looking at a machine’s pay table, which lists all possible combinations and their corresponding payouts. You can find this information in the small window that displays on the screen, or by clicking an icon on the slot’s interface.
Another tip is to play a high-volatility slot, which is a type of game that doesn’t win often but pays out big when it does. This is because high-volatility slots have a higher probability of hitting a large jackpot than other types of slot games. This is why many people love playing high-volatility slots, but it’s important to gamble responsibly and know your limits.
The lights, sounds, and design of a slot machine are all carefully chosen to entice players to spend their hard-earned money. While these elements can’t make you a better player, they can help you have more fun while you play.
The random-number generator in a slot machine is constantly running through dozens of numbers per second, determining which ones will appear on the reels. When the machine receives a signal — anything from a button being pushed to a handle being pulled – the random-number generator sets a number, which then corresponds to a particular reel. The machine then spins and stops at the resulting combination, which determines whether or not you’ve won. While it may seem unfair if you see someone else hit the jackpot, it’s important to remember that they had the same split-second timing as you did to trigger the combination.


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The New York Times, and other national publications, recently reported that a number of Republican Senators have stepped forward and are in support of same-sex marriage.
Polsinelli's Sean Gallagher recently drafted an amicus brief for the group of Republican Senators urging the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, in Denver to reject gay-marriage bans as discriminatory. Sean has spent more than 25 years fighting for his clients in boardrooms and courtrooms across the country, and is one of only a handful of lawyers in Colorado history to have argued a case in the Supreme Court of the United States and prevailed with a unanimous decision.
Among the newspapers covering the amicus brief include The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, the Associated Press, Reuters and Politico.
FromThe New York Times
Evoking Ronald Reagan and Barry Goldwater, a group of Western-state Republicans plans to enter the battle in favor of same-sex marriage on Tuesday, urging a federal appeals court to declare gay marriage bans in Utah and Oklahoma unconstitutional.
The most prominent of the approximately 20 signers of the brief are former Senator Alan K. Simpson of Wyoming, a longtime supporter of gay rights, and former Senator Nancy L. Kassebaum of Kansas, who said last year that she had reconsidered her former opposition to same-sex marriage. The document says that “marriage is strengthened” and “the social stability of the family unit are promoted” by allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry.
The document is a friend-of-the-court brief, being filed to the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, in Denver. That court is hearing appeals from Utah and Oklahoma to reinstate their restrictive marriage laws.
The brief was the latest sign of widening cracks in Republican opposition to same-sex marriage, even deep in the country’s conservative heartland.
Last month, a New York Times/CBS News poll found a rapid shift in Republican attitudes nationwide. Forty percent of Republicans said same-sex marriage should be legal, up from 33 percent last May and only 24 percent in September 2012.
Sean Gallagher, a lawyer and Republican Party activist in Denver who helped prepare the brief, said many Republicans were rethinking their positions. “The themes of liberty and freedom resonate especially well in the West,” said Mr. Gallagher, who was chief counsel in Colorado for Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign in 2012.
Early last year, dozens of Republicans, including four former governors and former White House officials, joined in a similar legal brief to the Supreme Court, arguing that gay people have a constitutional right to marry. Neither Mr. Simpson nor Ms. Kassebaum signed that document.
In December, a federal court in Utah overturned the state’s amendment restricting marriage to a man and a woman. In January, a federal court in Oklahoma struck down that state’s ban on gay marriage.
Utah and Oklahoma appealed, and the cases are on a fast track in Denver, with hearings scheduled in April.
If the appeals court upholds the current rulings, same-sex marriage could become legal throughout the judicial circuit — in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming — barring a counterdecision by the United States Supreme Court.
In other signs of change in the mountain West, in December the New Mexican Supreme Court ruled that gay and lesbian couples have a right to marry. Gov. Susana Martinez, a Republican, accepted the decision as “the law of the land.”
In Nevada, the state prevailed in court in 2012 in its defense of marriage restrictions. The gay and lesbian plaintiffs appealed to the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in San Francisco, and last month Nevada’s Republican governor, Brian Sandoval, agreed to withdraw from the case, saying that defense of a same-sex marriage ban was not legally tenable.

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In what could be the financial shot heard around the world, the state of Virginia is considering the establishment of a joint subcommittee to study whether the Commonwealth should adopt a currency such as gold or silver to serve as an alternative to the currency distributed by the Federal Reserve System in the event of a major breakdown of the Federal Reserve System.
Virginia considers it their Constitution right and cites experts warning that the FED system could break down, largely due to not backing their currency with gold and silver. If you haven’t as insurance against exactly the scenario Virginia is concerned about, what are you waiting for? Selected parts of HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 557 are below.
WHEREAS, the present monetary and banking systems of the United States, centered around the Federal Reserve System, have come under ever-increasing strain during the last several years, and will be exposed to ever-increasing and predictably debilitating strain in the years to come.
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study nursing sydney
Study Nursing in Sydney, Australia.
If you are looking to study nursing in Sydney, then you have come to the right place. In this guide, we will discuss some of the best places to study nursing in Sydney and some of the most popular nursing courses in Sydney. We will also discuss some of the best universities to study nursing in Sydney.
Best Places to Study Nursing in Sydney
There are many great places where you can study nursing in Sydney. Some of them include:
- University of New South Wales – UNSW
- University of Technology, Sydney – UTS
- Charles Sturt University – CSU
Diploma of Nursing
A Diploma of Nursing is an intermediate level nursing course which prepares students for more advanced roles in nursing. It’s essential to have a thorough understanding of health and safety procedures before working as a nurse, and this course will teach you the skills you need to work competently in a hospital or similar environment.
The program is offered full-time over 32 weeks: 16 weeks on campus and 16 weeks of clinical placement in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The course includes core units such as Work Health and Safety, Clinical Practice, Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing, Working with Diversity, Nursing Practice 1/2/3/4, Communication Skills for Nurses, Wound Management (and much more).
Students develop their skills through structured learning activities including simulation workshops, tutorials and self-paced online learning. In addition to these learning activities there are also opportunities for students to develop their communication skills through active participation in class discussions.
Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115)
- What is the Diploma of Nursing?
The Diploma of Nursing is a nationally recognised qualification that enables you to become an enrolled nurse. Enrolled nurses provide nursing care and emotional support to people, families and communities in a variety of settings, under the supervision of registered nurses and midwives. Upon successful completion, your qualification will allow you to register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- How long does it take to complete the Diploma of Nursing?
This course can be completed in as little as 18 months if you study full-time. However, many students choose to study part-time so they can work while they train. Of course, it will then take longer for them to graduate.
- What do I learn in the Diploma of Nursing course?
During your training you’ll learn how to perform essential nursing activities such as taking care of patients with acute health needs or chronic health needs. You’ll also learn how to support end-of-life care for ageing people and those who are dying. It’s a challenging but rewarding career that comes with endless opportunities for professional development both here and overseas. As an enrolled nurse you can work in hospitals, aged care facilities or community settings such as schools and community centres. An important aspect of your learning will be supervised clinical practice during which you’ll have an opportunity apply what you’ve learnt in a real workplace setting with real patients under supervision from qualified professionals.
Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing)
The Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing) is a nationally recognised course that will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work as an Enrolled Nurse.
The total duration of this course is 6 months or 12 months depending on the intensity of your studies.
You can study this course at:
- Sydney City College of Technology
- Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS)
- AIBT Campus – Sydney CBD Education Centre
- XSI Training Pty Ltd – Sydney
- Healthcare Training Australia – Sydney
This course costs between $4,000 and $6,000 depending on the intensity of your study. The cost also varies based on the college you choose to study from. You can use your FEE-HELP scheme to pay for this course. Also, government funding is available for international students for some subjects in this course. To be eligible for this certificate IV level qualification, you need to have completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent qualification or have relevant vocational experience in a nursing setting such as aged care or disability care. You’ll also need to complete a police check, Working With Children Check and work placement before commencing this course at some colleges/institutes. Some institutes also require English proficiency test scores such as IELTS with minimum scores.
Upon completion of this certificate IV level qualification you can seek employment opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals and community centres under supervision as Enrolled Nurses. With further studies in nursing, you may go on to become Registered Nurses (Division 1).
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
- The course will help you develop skills in:
- evaluating service users, carer and family needs
- applying health and safety procedures
- understanding legal and ethical responsibilities
- providing privacy, dignity and respect for all people
- working with reporting and documentation requirements
- recognising diversity and inclusion principles
- cultural safety considerations. Most students have a background in disability or aged care, or have worked with clients previously. You’ll also need to be able to use simple numeracy skills when completing medication calculations.
Advanced Diploma of Nursing
The [Advanced Diploma of Nursing (HLT64115)](https://www.thinkeducation.edu.au/courses/health-and-community/nursing/advanced-diploma-of-nursing) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the Health Training Package. It is suitable for people who are already working in the health care sector, such as Enrolled Nurses, and want to advance their careers.
This course will help you develop your skills in advanced nursing practice and theory including conducting treatments, managing clients, developing client service plans and more. The course will give you theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills to help you achieve success in your career.
Advanced Diploma of Nursing (HLT64115)
To be eligible for Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as a nurse, you must complete an approved degree qualification in nursing (or equivalent overseas qualification).
This Advanced Diploma of Nursing has been developed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge involved in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for clients across the lifespan. The course will provide students with advanced theoretical knowledge and skill development which is underpinned by evidence-based practice principles that can be applied to a wide range of nursing contexts.
AGOSC PathwayThe Advanced Diploma of Nursing can also serve as a pathway into AGOSC courses at most universities within Australia. Graduates with this Advanced Diploma and two years full time work experience may be eligible to apply for credit upon successful entry in to participating Bachelor of Nursing degrees through AGOSC.* We encourage all applicants interested in attempting the AGOSC pathway who have not worked as a nurse prior to application to take special note of the entry requirements detailed below.
Applicants may only submit one application per round via AGOSC, therefore if accepted into RMIT’s Bachelor of Nursing (Registered Nurse), students will not be able to use their same application towards any other bachelor degree at another university or institute via AGOSC even if they decline our offer. Applicants are encouraged to carefully consider their preferred choice before applying through AGOSC.
Study nursing in Sydney.
There are many different types of nursing courses available for you to study in Sydney. Whether you want to study full-time or part-time, there is a course that will suit your lifestyle. Some of the courses have a work placement component, which will allow you to receive industry experience as well as gain real world skills needed for employment. Other courses offer a pathway for graduates to transition into university nursing degrees. International students can also take advantage of the various courses offered in Sydney, with some courses being specifically designed towards them and their needs.

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Capacity building in the field of youth (Erasmus+ Programme)
Within this Erasmus+ Programme's call, capacity building projects will be funded. They are defined as international cooperation projects based on multilateral partnerships between organisations active in the field of youth in Programme and Partner Countries. They aim to support the international cooperation and policy dialogue in the field of youth and non-formal learning, as a driver of sustainable socio-economic development and well-being of youth organisations and young people.
The action will aim at:
- raising the capacity of organisations working with young people outside formal learning;
- promote non-formal learning activities in Partner countries, especially targeting young people with fewer opportunities, with a view to improving the level of competencies while ensuring the active participation of young people in society;
- support the development of youth work in Partner countries, improving its quality and recognition;
- foster the development, testing and launching of schemes and programmes of non-formal learning mobility in Partner countries;
- contribute to the implementation of the EU Youth Strategy (2019-2027) including the 11 European Youth goals;
- foster cooperation across different regions of the world through joint initiatives;
- enhance synergies and complementarities with formal education systems and/or the labour market.
Proposals should focus on one or more of the following thematic areas:
- political participation and dialogue with decision-makers;
- inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities;
- democracy, rule of law and values;
- empowerment / engagement / employability of young people ;
- peace and post-conflict reconciliation;
- environment and climate;
- anti-discrimination and gender equality;
- digital and entrepreneurial skills.
Applicants have to submit their grant application by 01 July at 17:00:00 (Brussels time).
Non-profit organisations, associations, NGOs (including European Youth NGOs); national Youth Councils, public authorities at local, regional or national level, education or research institutions, foundations, etc.
- Capacity-building projects are transnational and involve a minimum 2 organisation from 2 different Programme countries and 2 organisations from at least 1 eligible Partner country (i.e. at least 4 organisations from a minimum of 3 countries).
- Capacity-building Projects can last one, two or three years. The duration must be chosen at application stage, based on the objective of the project and on the type of activities foreseen over time.

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What’s on Charlie Rose:
Tonight: Shane Smith
Yesterday: David Kilcullen, Micah Zenko, Philip Mudd and more
5/22: Phil Jackson and Richard Anderson
5/21: Andrew Revkin, Peter Baker, David Paulison and more
5/20: Farnaz Fassihi, Ben Wedeman, Tung Chee Hwa and more
on Feb 18, 2013
Mickey Edwards is a former Republican congressman who served Oklahoma’s 5th congressional district from 1977 to 1993.


Thursday, November 04, 2021
09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
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MMRP, AZ 85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Bring your children (ages 5-12) out to the park for this "on your own" program. Stop by the Nature Center between 9 AM - 10 AM to pick up your Junior Ranger booklet. Then head outside to complete the required activities and have fun! Return to the Nature Center when you're finished to pick up your very own Junior Ranger badge! You can complete the activities in this program within 1-2 hours.


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Good news, at this point the videos will not get as bad as his TMNT review because my mind has gotten used to the painful raping it receives when I watch IG’s reviews. Unless it’s something overly horrendous then I doubt we’ll have any incidents like the last rant.
So with that out of the way, let’s begin breaking down his review of Yo! Noid on the NES, an Americanized version of the very difficult Famicom game Masked Ninja Hanamaru. So protect your pizza and… wait didn’t we do a mascot that loves pizza already? Screw it let’s just get on with this.
Intro: For some reason he added some slides noting “This video contains explicit language” and a picture of Bores with the caption “Rate This Video Support the Show” Wow, on his 11th review and he’s already desperate enough to resort to “Subscribe to my channel for more of this crap.”
0:20 – 0:31: He takes a pizza out of the oven (it looks fake for some reason) and hears The Noid’s laughter so he tells him to back off. I don’t think even Seth McFarlane would use this joke.
0:47 – 1:02: Bores begins asking whose bright idea it was to make a game on The Noid (It was Capcom, one of the kings of the NES) and comments that they’re selling out because of it. Make note of this line later, you’ll know when. Oh and when he’s talking about this a still image of The Noid pops up in different places to “annoy us” so Bores hits him with a frying pan. Really the true purpose was to get people paying attention to that and not Bores’ horrid acting.
1:03 – 1:19: IG begins the review bitching about the title (this is worth mentioning why?) Noting it makes as much sense as calling his show “Yo Irate Gamer.” Again, what’s the point of complaining about the title?
1:24 – 1:41: After mentioning the story is to protect the city from The Noid’s evil twin he blurts out “I HAVE AN EVIL TWIN! I wonder how he’s doing?” Then we transition to Hell where Other Bores is plotting to get out. Is he trying to build a story around this shit? Why ask how the evil twin that YOU killed is doing? God this is like that old G4 show Portal, going from MMORPG guides to a character driven story, only difference is that Portal was watchable.
1:53 – 2:01: IG begins to question the story on why the mayor of the city asks The Noid for help (didn’t you just say his evil twin is destroying it? Cliché fiction dictates that the good twin must destroy the evil. You contradict yourself so much.) So he throws in a cut-away joke noting that the only one who would do that is Mayor McCheese. Note that he puts a pause at the end of it so people can laugh. I’m not kidding with that.
2:09 – 2:17: After commenting on the good graphics, he starts his “anger” pointing out the game doesn’t play like other games. I have no clue what that means. That’s like saying “The Legend of Zelda sucks because it doesn’t play like Mario.” It doesn’t make sense in the slightest.
2:26 – 2:40: He notes the intense difficulty and says “You’re destined to die” and follow it with a “death montage” saying SHIT every time he dies. He ends it by throwing his controller and yelling “THIS GAME IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF *pause* CRAP.” For fuck sake According to Jim is funnier then this.
*almost 2 minutes of boring rants later*
4:23 – 4:37: He starts wondering how Dominos could sell out to a bad game like this and suddenly he gets a piece of paper and… it’s a check from Dominos. The face he makes is actually funny because it’s just so stupid, his jaw is hanging to the side and he put dollar signs in his eyes. Okay I’m getting nit-picky let’s just keep going.
4:38 – 4:47: After receiving his check he contemplates that selling-out isn’t a bad idea (this will bite him so much later) and he tries to hammer this point with a “joke” of him wearing an A&W T-Shirt and Adidas baseball cap while holding a bag of Doritos and can of Dr. Pepper. He comments “After all, a logo can go a long way.” Oh it sure can, when people see your logo they run really fast.
4:48 – 5:07: Because he “sold out” to Dominos he begins to praise the game with a photoshopped Top 100 NES games list with Yo! Noid at Number 3 and … I can’t believe he said this: “If you die, you just suck at the game.” FUCK YOU! You bash Ghosts N Goblins for being too hard when you just suck at it; you have no right ABSOLUTELY NO RIGHT to say that remark.
5:08 – 5:12: “Don’t get mad, get Glad locked zipper bags” and does smile and thumbs-up. You know how those “Epic Movie” or “Disaster Movie” type films where they take a simple joke and drag it on and on. This is just like that, and it’s just as unfunny.
After praising the game and “selling out some more” he beats it and sees the ending sucks. Because of the bad ending he stops selling out to Dominos and claims he’ll only sell out to himself and to prove this he reveals the “Irate Gamer” t-shirt. Yeah, he’s only on his 11th review and he has released a T-Shirt, I think this whole episode was supposed to be “ironic” but it shows people that Chris Bores only cares about money and is a complete whore.
But wait, it’s not over yet. Back in Hell the Other Bores has executed his plan to escape, by using Lemmings. Even the “Evil Irate Gamer” isn’t funny, and normally I find evil hilarious. So what have we learned about Yo! Noid (it’s back!) It’s a hard game and… that’s about it. He didn’t even mention that the game was originally Masked Ninja Hanamaru, which can be found out with a quick Google Search.
You know, this whole concept of selling-out isn’t funny. Journalist Jeff Gerstmann lost his job at Gamespot because he gave the game Kane & Lynch an average score despite the site’s promotion. Because publishers Eidos didn’t like his score they ordered CNET to fire him or they will cut off funding. After Gerstmann’s termination many of the respected writers for the site left in a “Massive GameSpot Exodus” leaving the place as a decayed shell to its former glory.
Because of Chris Bores’ blatant promotion people began to realize he was never doing this for entertainment, only for monetary gain. Keep this in mind folks for the future. Next time: His review of Zombies Ate My Neighbors for the SNES, I will be extra harsh in this one.


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Diablo: Moon of the Spider
Moon of the Spider is a novel written by Richard A. Knaak and published in 2006. It is one of the Diablo Novels, the last one before The Sin War trilogy.
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Driven by nightmares to the ruins of a mysterious tomb, Lord Aldric Jitan hopes to awaken a terrible evil that has slept since the fall of Tristram. Drawn by the growing darkness in the land, the enigmatic Necromancer, Zayl, stumbles upon Jitan's plot - unaware that one of this own brethren has set these dire event in motion. Now, as the celestial Moon of the Spider rises, the nefarious demon, Astrogha, prepares to unleash his minion upon Sanctuary.
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- Astrogha - Spider demon trapped in orb.
- Aldric Jitan - Unfortunate nobleman summoning Astrogha.
- Karybdus - Necromancer helping Aldric summoning Astrogha.
- Zayl - Necromancer who intervened and banish Astrogha.
- Salene Nesardo - A descendant of Astrogha that helps Zayl stop the demon.
- Justinian IV - The current king of Westmarch
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|Diablo I Manual||Diablo II Manual||D2: LoD Manual||Diablo III Manual||Other sources|
Abd al-Hazir (Writings)
|Diablo novels||The Sin War Trilogy||Diablo III novels||Diablo comics||Other books|

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We invite you to stay all weekend. Enjoy a BBQ and a live band near the bonfire pit after Saturday’s races. The awards ceremony will take place between the Marina and Lodge. Later in the evening, there will be a bonfire. Sunday morning we’ll have the 1/2 Marathon and a 5K Poker Run.
Cabins will be at the off-season rate, and there is camping at either Aspen or Sunset Campgrounds. Family fun includes paddle and motor boat rentals. Bring your friends and family and enjoy all that Lake of the Woods has to offer. Come to participate, to cheer on your favorite athlete or just enjoy the quintessential Oregon lake experience!
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Since Western blot occasionally causes cross-reactions between HIV-1 and HIV-2, it is difficult to distinguish a coinfection status from a false-positive result. Therefore, we developed a qualitative real-time PCR assay for detecting HIV-1 and HIV-2 RNA that can be performed in parallel. Viral RNA extracted from 500 µl of plasma was examined using real-time PCR with minor groove binder probes. Bovine leukemia virus was used as an internal standard. The sensitivity was determined by probit regression analysis using the World Health Organization international standards for HIV-1 and HIV-2. The lower detection limits at a 95% hit rate were 54 IU/ml for HIV-1 and 5.0 IU/ml for HIV-2, which is lower than any HIV-2 assays reported so far. HIV-1 RNA was detected in 51 of 52 HIV-1 seropositive plasma samples. HIV-2 RNA was detected in 7 of 10 HIV-2 seropositive plasma samples. Non-specific signals and cross reactivity between HIV-1 and HIV-2 were not observed in 100 HIV seronegative samples. The assay we developed is highly sensitive and specific for detection of HIV-1 and HIV-2 RNA. The test is expected to be useful for the differential diagnosis of HIV-1 and HIV-2 infections.

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Caribbean Economic Citizenship: A Fast, Affordable Second Passport
There are five countries offering Caribbean economic citizenship programs – Grenada, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, plus Dominica. Indeed, the Caribbean citizenship benefits are diverse and each country’s program is tailored to meet the needs of different individuals and families.
Time is of the essence to protect your family, your freedom, and your assets. iGlobal is a qualified Caribbean citizenship by investment specialist providing efficient access to these five Caribbean programs.
How To Get Caribbean Citizenship
Qualifying for one of the five Caribbean citizenship programs is a simple 2 step process. First, the investor must complete the application process and then meet the minimum investment requirement.
- Application Process: To be sure, the application process for acquiring Caribbean economic citizenship is not easy. However, the process is only contingent on your financial means and medical history, plus verification of your personal and professional background. Simply put, if the source of your investment funds is legitimate, you can prove your identity beyond any doubt, you have a clean bill of health and no criminal history – you will be successful.
- Refundable Investment Options: These options include investing the required amount in government approved real estate, local business or government bonds which can be sold after a minimum holding period (usually 5-7 years). As a result, it is possible to recover your investment capital, accrue an investment yield and also make a profit on the sale of the assets.
- Non-Refundable Contribution: In contrast, this requirement can by met by making a non-refundable donation into the government’s development fund. As a result, it allows applicants to immediately meet the minimum investment requirement with no holding period. Additionally, it is not necessary to manage your investment or be concerned with fluctuating asset prices. Your contribution will help fund local initiatives such as education, health care, tourism, infrastructure and hurricane relief.
Caribbean Citizenship Benefits
Each of the five Caribbean economic citizenship programs are beneficiaries under the British Commonwealth system. As a result, in non-Commonwealth countries where their own country has no diplomatic or consular post, their citizens can receive assistance at the British Embassy or consulate. Additionally, they can apply for an emergency passport if theirs is lost or stolen. Also, the children of successful applicants from the five Caribbean countries can receive preferential treatment inside the UK for student visas and work visas.
Furthermore, the five Caribbean countries do not impose any conventional requirements such as fluency in the national language, marriage, family descent, religion, place of birth or double taxation. Additionally, none of the five Caribbean countries impose conscription into the military service. Indeed, each country promoted here is politically neutral and they do not maintain armed forces.
Exclusive benefits are offered by Grenada citizenship by investment which allows successful applicants visa free access to China and eligibility to apply for the US E-2 visa. Additionally, Grenada citizenship by investment is the only Caribbean country with an accredited medical school on the island.
A Caribbean citizenship by investment comparison reveals each country’s specific benefits regarding the inclusion of dependents such as siblings, parents, grandparents and newborns. Additionally, Dominica and St Lucia citizenship by investment now allows the addition of dependents to the application after citizenship was granted.
History of Caribbean Economic Citizenship
Caribbean Economic citizenship is a relatively new development. In 1984, St Kitts and Nevis developed the world’s first citizenship by investment program in order to diversify their economy. Unfortunately, their economy had overly relied on the sugar industry for far to long. Therefore, when sugar prices collapsed in the middle of the 20th century their small island nation had an economic crisis.
Indeed, the St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program was a huge success and the economy stabilized. As a result, many other developed and undeveloped countries have since followed in their footsteps. This would include some of the other Caribbean countries plus Vanuatu, but ironically the world’s largest developed economies followed suit. Indeed, the largest competitors to the original Caribbean economic citizenship countries are the United States and European Union.
Dual Citizenship by Conventional Means
Prior to the introduction of the Caribbean economic citizenship programs, obtaining a second passport by conventional means was the only option available. These conventional means remain intact, however they can be very expensive, time consuming and sometimes fate also must play a part. With the exception of naturalization by birth all of the conventional means involve what is invariably a long and arduous process.
List of Conventional Means:
Citizenship by Naturalization – most countries provide the path of second citizenship to immigrants who fulfill certain requirements. However, this may involve a lengthy period of residency, fluency in the national language and taking a pledge of allegiance. Unfortunately, swearing allegiance to the host country may involve renunciation of your current citizenship.
Citizenship by Marriage – acquiring a spouse from the issuing country has long been a conventional means of acquiring dual citizenship. However, very few instant citizenship countries will grant citizenship to the new spouse on the wedding day (e.g. Iran). Additionally, a marriage can be fraught with domestic complications. Furthermore, many countries have passed laws against sham marriages. Therefore, marriage is only a reliable method to obtain dual citizenship if it sustainable.
Citizenship by Religion – some instant citizenship countries such as Israel will grant citizenship based on religion. As a result, all Jews are allowed to immigrate to Israel and will be given a fast tracked path to citizenship. Additionally, dual citizenship is allowed but Israeli citizens can only enter Israel by using their Israeli passport.
Citizenship by Descent – historically many free citizenship countries have granted dual citizenship based on descent. As a result, if your parents or even grandparents are citizens of the issuing country then you may be granted a new second passport. In recent times many free citizenship countries have modified traditional laws to permit descent to be traced through either parent. Although descent had previously only been traced through the father.
Citizenship by Adoption – a minor who is adopted by parents that are citizens of the issuing country is usually granted citizenship.
Countries that Prohibit Dual Citizenship
Investors pursuing the cheapest citizenship by investment need to confirm if dual citizenship is permitted. Some countries such as Singapore have long been the darlings of the financial elite seeking tax havens. However, Singapore and a few other countries have decided to put sovereign unity ahead of their citizenship by investment programs. Therefore, you may be required to renounce your current citizenship before acquiring a new passport from a short list of countries. This can be done by requiring applicants to forfeit their current citizenship or revoking existing citizenship from citizens who subsequently acquired dual citizenship.
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Big city, short time? Leave it to a group of girls to streamline the perfect Bangkok weekend, writes Amy Cooper.
The glamorous St Regis Hotel overlooks the Royal golf course at Ratchadamri.
Cruise lines are recognising the value of longer stays in port, writes Louise Goldsbury.
David Thompson's Bangkok restaurant, nahm, is rated one of Asia's top three restaurants.
I have read Traveller's plethora of articles about how to experience the elusive upgrade while flying.
Belinda Jackson lists eight favourite destinations at which to arrive with empty bags.
Michael Gebicki observes Bangkok in a different light as he cycles around the bustling city at night.
This is not the best pad thai in Bangkok. That's a fact. It's probably not even the best in Sukhumvit. I can, however, charge this pad thai to my room, so who cares?
Cuisine drives this city, and as the sun bakes furiously, locals toil over woks and grills from morning 'til night, creating the most heavenly street food on earth. By night, markets spill out onto streets and this enthralling city's famous nightlife springs into action. Mega-malls, hotels and temples sprawl from the city's lifeline, the Chao Praya river; a spectacle within itself.

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Celebrate traditional artistry with the Fira 18 inch 1 light pendant. The decorative White spindle and Natural Brass stem resemble antique furniture legs. Its Greige shade connects with an accenting White detail. Adjust its height to your space.
- Refreshingly simple and comfortably warm, Fira illuminates your vintage design style
- Its shade is Greige, a light matte neutral tone that adds sophisticated warmth as it complements its White spindle and Natural Brass stem
- Because the bulb is visible, you're free to customize the style of your Fira by using differently shaped bulbs
- Fixture measures 18.0-in diameter x 12.5-in height and includes multiple stems to adjust its height up to 52.25-in
- An ideal accent throughout your home or use in pairs and multiples over dining areas
- Takes one medium white G40 up to 100W bulb or equivalent LED bulb. (Bulb not included.)
- Fira’s ambient lighting creates the foundation for illumination that every space needs
- Dimmable when used with dimmer switch (sold separately). When using LED bulbs, see bulb dimming specifications
- What's In the Box? (1) Canopy, (2) 6-in Stems, (2) 12-in Stems, (1) Fixture, and (1) Mounting Hardware. Bulb not included.
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Symantec is integrating its online storage management software with server virtualization software into a single virtualization solution for enterprise x86-based data centers.
Symantec, of Cupertino, Calif., used its Symantec Vision conference, held this week in Las Vegas, to unveil Veritas Virtual Infrastructure, or VxVI, which combines the company's Veritas Storage Foundation software and the full version of Citrix XenServer from Citrix Systems, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
VxVI is a completely new product that targets the top customer challenge of how to handle storage management in a virtualized server environment, said Aaron Aubrecht, senior director of product management and engineering for Symantec's Veritas Storage Foundation.
Customers like server virtualization, but it can complicate their infrastructures, Aubrecht said.
"We offer an integrated management console," he said. "Users can create, start, stop, or destroy any virtual machine, as well as create storage, lay out paths, migrate storage, and more."
By integrating storage management and server virtualization into a single package, the result is a more simple way to work with the two important technologies, Aubrecht said.
For instance, server virtualization technology from market leader VMware, Palo Alto, Calif., has its own file system which loses the direct connection between block-level storage and a virtual machine, leaving the virtual machine unable to know where data blocks are stored and requiring separate storage pools to provide data to multiple virtual servers, Aubrecht said.
"We allow the ability to take blocks from heterogeneous servers, lay them out as needed, and present the data to multiple virtual machines," he said. "So instead of a homogeneous volume of storage, we allow virtual machines to work directly with data at the block level without an intermediate file system. This allows users to use all key capabilities of Veritas Storage Foundation, such as replication, multi-pathing, load balancing, mirroring, and so on."
It seems to do a lot of things one can't do with VMware, said Mark Teter, CTO of Advanced Systems Group, a Denver-based solution provider.
"With XenServer, you can use any storage technology supported on the hardware platform," Teter said.
Server virtualization has transferred a lot of the storage functions to customers' system administrators, Teter said. "The storage administrator might say, here's a bunch of LUNs, and the server guy uses them. But in virtual environments, a lot of storage controls are bypassed. But combine server virtualization and storage, and you give server administrators better control."
Teter said that Veritas Storage Foundation is not necessarily a popular application for x86 systems, but it is a very powerful application regardless of the environment.
"By bundling it with XenServer, it gives server administrators very powerful tools," he said. "I'm encouraged. We love Veritas Storage Foundation. For Solaris, AIX, HP-UX and Windows environments, it's a great way to provision storage. But VMware can't use Storage Foundation."
VxVI looks "cool" because it gives customers a tool for centrally handling the deployment and management of virtual servers while leveraging the underlying technology of Veritas Storage Foundation, said Zeki Yasar, CTO of Intellistore, a Mountain View, Calif.-based solution provider.
"It brings high-end features like replication and backup to server virtualization," Yasar said. "It makes sense to bring together two products that work well with each other but play two different roles, but which are as important as the other."
VxVI is a good move for Symantec as customer environments become more and more virtualized, said Don James, CEO of Bear Data Systems, a Belmont, Calif.-based solution provider.
It is also a good move for Citrix in its quest to be a major server virtualization market player, said James, whose company works closely with both Citrix and VMware.
"Citrix is doing well with Xen," he said. "But in the market, it's not at the level of VMware. By working with Symantec, it will help establish Citrix. VMware is all over the market. But there are a lot of Citrix AppServer shops, especially in the midmarket. By aligning with Citrix, it gets them in a lot more environments that previously."
Symantec is a good partner of VMware, and supports VMware with data protection and data availability solutions, Aubrecht said.
"But as we look at virtual environments, there are various ways to solve customer issues," he said. "You can run as a guest in a virtual machine, but management handles all the issues. By integrating XenServer into the solution, we create new opportunities."


Blues supporters want to use central site for education program
Published 6:43 pm Wednesday, August 23, 2006
A group called Friends of the Delta Blues Festival is seeking use of the Washington County Convention Center for an educational program.
The program introduces Delta students to the area’s blues heritage. It is part of the Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival.
“When we originally began in 1991, we took the program to the schools. But that became pretty hard, a job in itself,” said Richard Lovings, who’s with the festival’s support group.
He appeared Monday before the Washington County Board of Supervisors.
Lovings said the group decided four years ago to use the convention center as a central location. The program has taught more than 50,000 students about the blues over the past 15 years.
The educational event is Sept. 7-8, and the blues festival is Sept. 16.
On the Net:
Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival: http://www.deltablues.org


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In 2002, the standard models of the Type 996 underwent minor re-styling, which included switching out the integrated headlamps that had long been shared between the 911 and Boxster models) with the Turbo-style headlamps. All variants of the car also received a new front fascia. Mechanically, all variants of the 996 were standardized on the 3.6- liter engine, which yielded gains of 15 horsepower to the naturally aspirated models. Also in 2002, Porsche introduced both the 996 based Targa, which featured a sliding glass roof reminiscent of the one found on the 911’s Type 993 predecessor. That same year, Porsche also introduced the Carrera 4S model. The C4s, as it has become known, shared the same wide-body look of the 996 Turbo as well as the same braking and suspension systems previously introduced ion that model.


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It's not just football that should have Ducks attention, as two women's teams also prepare for their fall seasons
After a 2013 building year, second year soccer Coach Kat Mertz (4-12-3, 2-8-1) and the UO soccer team prepare for 2014 as practice begins for the season opening date at Wisconsin, August 22, with their first Eugene match August 29. In preparation for eleven Pac-12 contests the Ducks are at home for four late-August, early non-conference September matches, plus playing at Portland State, Friday, September 12 at 1pm. Seven matches are already set for Pac-12 Network Television.
Portland-area athletes include Kiyomi Cook (Barlow), Lilly Archer (Grant) and Kern Cook (Barlow).
Volleyball Coach Jim Moore, last year guiding his team to the NCAA’s with a 20-12 12-8 record, has an August 11 practice start in preparation to meet Ohio State at home Friday, August 29. Following a Hawaii trip, the Ducks will entertain Michigan State and Michigan, September 12 and 13 at Matthew Knight Arena.
Portland fans can see the team in action Monday, September 15 at Portland State at 7pm. It’s then a round robin (6 at home) Pac-12 slate except single games against Colorado and Utah. Several Pac-12 Network Television dates will be scheduled.
Portland-area athletes include Liz Brenner (Jesuit), Martenne Bettendorf (Central Catholic) and Taylor Agest (Clackamas).
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Things To Do & Places To See In Nuku Hiva
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Ride From The Airport
The only suitable place for an airport in Nuku Hiva is well over an hour northwest of the main village of Taiohae, in an area so remote it is simply known as ‘desert land’. While in the past the only way to reach the airport was by boat, a sealed road now winds its way through the mountains and lush plateau. It’s the most scenic airport ride you’ll ever have, well worth the 3,000F price of admission.
The ride begins with a climb up the ridge and a quick stop to see the island’s version of ‘the Grand Canyon’. You’ll then descend through thick forests of incredibly tall pine trees, double checking if you’ve actually landed on the right island. Look out for cattle and wild horses along the way and just pray there’s no fog because if there is, you’re totally missing out!
Your 4X4 will then reach the top of the Toovii Plateau, a huge expanse of lush land that’s used these days for cattle grazing. The road somehow manages to snake down to the plateau before reaching the final ascent to Taiohae – the climax of your journey.
As you start to descend from the plateau, the weather changes once again. Nuku Hiva is so diverse, you’ll sometimes encounter the four seasons in one day! After a few sharp bends, Taiohae is revealed down below in all its glory. What a view!
The main village in Nuku Hiva and the capital of the Marquesas Islands, Taiohae is simply gorgeous. The village is tucked between a beautiful crescent bay and lush mountains. You cannot find a more picturesque spot for a village in the South Pacific. The natural harbor is very popular with yachts, especially those arriving from the Americas en route to Australia, or those just passing the cyclone season in the safe confines of the bay.
With charming colonial-style municipal buildings, Taiohae offers all the services you need (food, post office, ATM, etc.) but it also has a few highlights:
The Port: the most happening place in the village. During the day, there’s a small snack that’s popular with sailors who call in Nuku Hiva after the long Pacific crossing. In late afternoons, locals love to fish off this spot. On Saturday mornings, this place really comes to life with the fish market. It all ends just before 6 am so rise early for the authentic experience. Residents purchase large and small fish for the weekend feasts and sailors stock up on fresh fish for the next passage. The market is also open at this time. As fishermen clean their catch, unwanted parts are tossed to the water much to the content of praying sharks.
Artisan Market: the best place in the Marquesas Islands for local arts & crafts. The market is open every day but Sunday and it might only be cash.
Fruit & Vegetable Market: you can easily pick your own fruit pretty much anywhere in Nuku Hiva, but the covered market offers all the island’s produce under one small roof. It’s open on weekdays until 4 pm.
Tiki Tuhiva: this commanding spot is the former site of Fort Madison, built by the Americans in 1813. Nowadays, it’s a panoramic lookout and a picnic spot from where you’ll get the best views of the village.
Notre Dame Cathedral: Taiohae’s fairytale-looking church looks like it belongs somewhere in King’s Landing. Do not miss Sunday church service (starts at 8 am), where pretty much the entire village gathers in prayer. Post-service, the plaza outside the church comes to life with food stalls selling packed portions of Polynesian classic dishes.
Tohua Temehea: across the road from the cathedral is this ancient ceremonial site. It mixes original findings as well as the work of local sculptures honoring the traditional past.
Hakaui Valley & Vaipo Waterfall Hike
Do not miss the opportunity to embark on what will no doubt be one of the most memorable days of your visit to the South Pacific. Hakaui is a lush valley walled on one end by a blanket of jagged basalt peaks. This is the hallmark attraction in Nuku Hiva. At the end of the valley is Vaipo Waterfall, the highest waterfall in French Polynesia. In pre-missionary days, the valley was inhabited by a local tribe, and evidence of the ancient settlement is still present.
Hiking guides to Hakaui Valley: I strongly recommend booking your Hakaui Valley hike with Tangy and Ana from Cannibal Art. Tangy is a native of the valley and he has built a traditional Marquesan house with his own hands. Croatian-born, Ana had a dream of visiting Bora Bora so she decided to hitchhike from her home country. It took her several years but she did it. Upon returning home, she decided to write a book about her adventures and traveled once again to French Polynesia, this time going “the other way”. She completed writing her book in Nuku Hiva, where she met Tangy and the rest is history. The couple offers several ways of exploring the valley, from day hikes to mutli-day camping trips. You can also hike with them into the valley from Taiohae. Their Hakaui adventure includes a hike to the base of the waterfall followed by a traditional lunch in their home.
Tangy is also a gifted artist and he’ll be happy to show you the basics of his trade. You can purchase exquisite art directly from their website or email Ana with a tailor-made request. Since they live off-the-grid in the valley, get in touch with them online and wait a few days for a response. Every week, the couple hikes to Taiohae to run their errands.
If Ana and Tangy aren’t available, try getting in touch with Thierry Tekuataoa (+689-87791969 Skype:tht1966) or Francois Mayol (+689-87260472, [email protected]). During my last visit, I heard that Thierry moved to France but he might have returned since. If all else fails, perhaps the Pearl Lodge will allow you to join one of their tours (which also might include lunch at Ana and Tangy’s). I highly recommend booking this excursion for the first full day in Nuku Hiva as tours might be: fully booked, under-booked, or canceled due to bad weather.
Due to an incident of fallen rocks injuring a local or a visitor at the base of the waterfall, most excursions do not go all the way to the waterfall itself. To do so, they must equip guests with helmets. That said, some guides (including Tangy and Ana) have a waiver form that can be signed to continue the hike all the way to the waterfall.
Unless you hike into the valley, most excursions begin with a scenic 40-minute boat ride from Taiohae to Hakaui. This is a great chance to admire Taiohae from the bay and to get a close view of exposed cliffs clearly showing millennia of volcanic activity.
As you enter Hakatea Bay, you’ll seriously be lost for words: emerald waters meet a white sand beach that’s welcoming returning fishermen, and the signature basaltic cliffs of Nuku Hiva rise deep in the valley as if leading the way to Vaipo Waterfall. That’s exactly where you’re headed!
In Hakatea, your guides will take you along the rocky path to neighboring Hakaui Bay which sits at the mouth of Hakaui Valley. This beach is known to have nono (sandflies) so be sure to apply some monoi oil before arrival.
You’ll then begin to walk in the valley (~4km each way), crossing the river and walking along parts of the ancient royal road. The valley was once the home of thousands of islanders, and you can still see the stone platforms that are these days overrun by the magnificent roots of the mape trees. These platforms (tohua and pae pae) were used in ceremonies, the ground pits for storing fermented breadfruit for drought years, and the tiki statues to keep the bad spirits away. The royal road is miraculously flat despite the changing elevation, a testament to the ancient Marquesan ingenuity.
After stopping for lunch by a river crawling with giant eels, you’ll reach a clearing in the rainforest where it’s paramount to look up at the giant cliffs. If you look closely, you might even spot the canoe of an ancient chief that rests outside a cave at a cliff’s edge. Then, like some Hollywood special effect, the Vaipo Waterfall gently cascades from the cliffs. At 350 meters, it is the highest waterfall in French Polynesia. Below you can see what it looks like during the wet and dry seasons.
The set of cliffs where the burial caves are located also hides a “secret valley”. There’s a narrow entrance between the cliffs that opens to a hidden valley. Ana and Tangy can take you hiking there if you overnight at their place.
A further walk inside the creek will bring you to a freshwater pool at the base of the waterfall. Splash around before heading back to the boat and back to Taiohae, capping off a memorable day.
Logistics: your guides will advise on the boat departure time and its cost. Some guides might have their own boat but most do not so you’ll book with the provider that operated the route between the main village and Hakaui (Te Amoka Transport | 87-293002, 87-267543, 40-920688 | [email protected]). The price will depend on the number of passengers. If it’s a slow day, prepare to pay anywhere between $80-100 for the return trip (but it is absolutely worth it). The boat departs around 8:30 am and returns at 5 pm. The trip will be a bit bumpy and you might get slightly wet with sea spray so bring what you need to combat that. The 8-kilometer hike is relatively easy but it does involve crossing a stream so I advise wearing sandals. I also recommend wearing long sleeves to help combat the mosquitos, bring mosquito repellent, swimming gear for the waterfall, underwater camera, drone, and monoi oil (preferably lemon-scented) to prevent nono (sandfly) bites at the beach.
A visit to this incredible part of Nuku Hiva can be combined on a full-day road trip together with Hatiheu, Anaho Bay, and everything in between. Have a look at this 4 days in Nuku Hiva itinerary for more info. You can visit the valley with your own car or book a spot with Alvane from Pension Koku’u (highly recommended, you’ll later see why).
The valley is home to a sleepy village and a reconstructed ceremonial site used for the Marquesan Arts Festival. On one of the nearby hills, you’ll also find the Paeke archeological site – home to a few me’ae (Marquesan for marae or ancient temple) and tiki statues. In the wetter part of the year, you might even spot a few waterfalls in the far distance.
It’s also worth checking if the Tapivai Crafts Market is open. It hosts the work of 26 local artists and you’ll find here a great selection of Marquesan crafts at very reasonable prices.
The real highlight is actually the view. As you descend from the Toovii Plateau, you’ll be treated to panoramic vistas of Comptroller Bay. If it weren’t for the humidity, you might think you’re somewhere in the Norwegian Fiordland.
In 1842, whaler and later renowned American author Herman Melville (Moby Dick), jumped ship with a mate and spent three weeks in Taipivai. Based on his experience, he published Typee in 1846 with exotic accounts of Nuku Hiva. Seeing this view, I can absolutely understand why he would abandon the ship.
In the outskirts of Taipivai, look left and spot the distant waterfall. It should flow even in the dry season. How tempting is it to try hiking to it? It should be possible with a guide.
Together with Hakaui Valley, Hatiheu Bay is not to be missed. The bay magically comes into view as the road emerges from the mountain pass just beyond the Taipivai Valley, offering breathtaking views of the rolling hills, sharp basaltic cliffs and the tiny village on the bay’s shore.
You’ll be seriously contemplating parking it up here for an hour or snaking your way down to check out the village. What a sight!
Hatiheu Village is as charming from level ground as it is gorgeous from up in the mountains. Its black sand beach is protected by tiki statues and capped on its western end by the shark-toothed cliffs. Somehow, islanders hoisted a statue of the Virgin Mary to the clifftops in 1872.
There’s a small grocery shop that’s open for the better part of the day, but if you’re wondering where the locals are – they’re either fishing out at sea or tending to their copra plantations. Spot the coconut drying ‘shack’, a contraption used to dry the flesh ahead of the extraction of oil.
No matter how small the village is, the local Catholic church is always something to marvel at. If it happens to be closed, ask one of the locals to lead you inside.
As you enter Hatiheu, instead of turning right and entering the village, head left and drive to A’akapa. Part of the road is not sealed but it safe to drive. The cliffs of A’akapa are another Nuku Hiva highlight. They are best viewed from the lookout right next to a religious memorial that’s hard to miss. If you have time, head down to the bay for more sensational views. Locals say the cliffs resemble a giant dinosaur and I certainly agree with that.
Nearly every French Polynesian island has at least one ancient marae complex, with some of the finest in Huahine and Raiatea. However, these pale in comparison to what you’ll see in Nuku Hiva (and neighboring Hiva Oa for that matter). Just before reaching Hatiheu Village, you’ll be passing by four of the finest archaeological sites in the South Pacific: Hikokua, Kamuihei, Tahakia, and Teiipoka.
Hikokua Archaeological Site
This massive complex essentially consists of a central ‘square’ surrounded by stone platforms. I refer to this as a ‘square’ since it served for large gatherings and community ceremonies. Dating back to the 13th century, the site is believed to have been in use until the early 19th century.
Around the large grassy square, examine from up close the stone statues, some depicting polygamy and human sacrifice. Speaking of that, climb atop the human sacrifice stone and imagine the terrifying thought that passed through the minds of so as they were about to lose their head… If you need a little help with that, here’s Alvane showing us how it would have been done, with the help of one brave volunteer (that would be me). Have a look at the video.
As mentioned, this site was mainly used for community gatherings, where song and dance played a key part in Marquesan life. To show us what it would have looked like, Alvane performed a traditional haka dance that would have been used to welcome guests. Alvane is not only an excellent tour guide, but he also proudly displays Marquesan culture during the highly acclaimed Marquesan Arts Festival. If you’re nice enough, he’ll put on a show during your tour of the site.
Kamuihei, Tahakia and Teiipoka
These three complexes are further down the road from Hikokua and form the largest archeological site on the island. Take your time and stroll amongst the centuries-old giant banyan trees, tiki statues, petroglyphs, and sacrifice pits.
This place is so big, you might find yourself all alone at some point and it can feel incredibly strange. Locals say you can really feel the mana, spiritual energy, which radiates for eternity. This feeling is further amplified by the nonstop sounds of the crows (or some other bird that makes similar sounds). They congregate here in large numbers, terrifying the roosters, especially towards sunset.
This place is eerie, chilling and should not be missed!
Hike To Anaho Bay
Most organized tours will stop at Hatiheu before returning to Taiohae, but Alvane’s tour continues with a hike to Anaho Bay. This moderate hike offers yet additional sensational views and can be done without a guide in case you’re exploring Nuku Hiva at your own pace.
The trail begins at the edge of the village, where you’ll park the 4X4 and begin to climb through the mango-covered rainforest. If you’re in luck, it’s mango season. Simply pick a few good ones off the ground and save for later. After about 30 minutes, you’ll reach the mountain pass – one of the most scenic spots in Nuku Hiva.
From up here, Anaho Bay simply looks like paradise. Gently wrapped by sea cliffs and radiating with blue, the bay also has the only snorkeling spot in Nuku Hiva thanks to a tiny reef. Plan to stop here for a while because it’s simply gorgeous!
Another 30 minutes of hiking down from the pass bring you to Anaho Beach. Surprisingly, few families actually live out here. There’s no electricity and no running water, but there are plenty of coconuts for the production of copra. With the government subsidizing copra farmers, this is actually a pretty decent business, though extremely labor-intensive.
Once you’ve greeted the locals, find a spot along the beach and enjoy paradise. I suggest applying a thick layer of monoi oil to prevent the nasty nono from biting (sandflies). As for the swimming, you have the small reef on one end and crashing waves on the other. In any case, take it easy when swimming as there’s no protective lagoon. It’s also possible to hike for another 30 minutes to the neighboring Haatuatua Bay. See below for more information.
Logistics: the trail is clearly marked so you can definitely hike this on your own from Hatiheu. It’s a moderate 90-minute hike (return) but add plenty of time for the view from the pass and for chilling on the beach. Bring everything you need including plenty of water (more water than you think you’ll need), monoi oil, food, beach gear, walking sandals, and a change of clothes.
Hike from Anaho Bay to Ha’atuatua Bay
From the far end of Anaho Bay, a clear trail heads to the neighboring bay. Ha’atuatua Bay and its beach are as beautiful as they come. Soft golden sand, coconut palms, jagged onlooking cliffs, and not a soul around. However, hundreds of tiny blue jellyfish and invisible nono (sandflies) by the thousands make the trip out here memorable in all possible ways. It’s strongly advised to either apply a generous layer of monoi oil before heading here or to admire the bay from a distance (there’s a good spot for it halfway along the trail).
Colette Bay Hike
If you’re pressed for time or just looking to hike more, the hike to Colette Bay is a great option. Pick up the trail just behind the Pearl Lodge and down to this small bay. Bring everything you need for the day.
Toovi Plateau Hike or Bike Tour
The local administration has recently opened several hiking trails in the Toovi Plateau. Signs should point the way but hiking with a guide is advised. Alvane Alvarado from Pension Koku’u offers hiking tours of the plateau. You might also be able to explore the plateau on an electric bike. Contact E-Marquises on their Facebook Page or by email [email protected].
Hunting In Nuku Hiva
Want to really get a full Marquesas experience? There’s one word that really fires up every man on the island: chasse. This means hunting, and no islander will refuse the chance to take you on a hunting trip. Hunting is a way of life on the islands, with the animals caught used for feeding a family for a month or even longer. Despite the infamous story of the German tourist who was ‘killed by a cannibal’ during a hunting trip, I was intrigued to do something totally off the beaten track.
Lucky for me, I stayed at Pension Koku’u, where Alvane was totally up for a 48-hour hunting trip. Have a look at the ‘hiking and excursions’ section for more guides that can take you hunting in Nuku Hiva.
Alvane took me to his family’s valley (that’s right, they have their own valley), where we camped for the night in a shack that used to be his home before he married Claudine and became a decent man. We brought all the supplies with us, chilled during the day on the empty beach, and watched the stars at night.
During dusk and dawn, we would venture out into the riverbed to try and stock goats. Our particular hunting expedition yielded no results, which I was perfectly happy with. The time I spent in the middle of nowhere with Alvane is something I’ll never forget, and you can read more about it in this blog post I published from Nuku Hiva.
Logistics: the price will really depend on your hunting buddy and you’ll negotiate this at the time of booking. Plan for an overnight stay, though you can totally squeeze this into a full day or even stretch it out longer. Bring rain gear, comfortable and waterproof shoes, long pants, and a flashlight. Be prepared for A LOT of mosquitos during the wetter days. Hunting isn’t for everyone, so come with a sense of adventure and lots of mental toughness.
Horseback Riding & Whale Watching
I personally went horseback riding in Hiva Oa, but it’s totally recommended to join a tour in Nuku Hiva as well. For whale watching, inquire locally about the opportunity to watch hundreds of melon-headed whales gathering off the coast of the island.
Places To Eat & Drink In Nuku Hiva
If you’re staying at a good family pension, chances are you’ll be treated to basic breakfasts and wonderful dinners as part of your half-board stay. Nonetheless, here are a few other options I’ve tested out:
The Market Snack: possibly also know as Snack Tuhiva, you’ll find this where else but inside the market. I found it to be the ‘liveliest’ joint in Taiohae, a good place to grab a cold Hinano beer, lunch, or dinner. Traditional dishes of poisson cru, tuna and seafood are always on the menu, with prices starting as low as 600F. If you are extra lucky, there might also be some live music playing until the wee hours of the night (11 pm that is). If this happens when you’re there, can you please ask the band to play my absolute favorite song from French Polynesia?
Snack Vaeaki: a favorite spot with yachties, right on the main quay. Come here for breakfast, lunch, sandwiches and free wifi! Before sunset, you can even watch the local fishermen cleaning the day’s catch with an ice-cold Hinano beer in your hand!
Snack Tematapuaua: also located at the pier.
Moana Nui: a pension that also triples as a car rental agency and restaurant. Mains are between 1200-2000F and range from grilled chicken to seafood.
I hope you’ve found this Nuku Hiva Travel Guide useful. For more information about the Marquesas Islands and French Polynesia, check out these travel guides. To see how to split your time in Nuku Hiva, have a look at this four-day itinerary where you can pick and choose the days you wish to include in your own adventure.
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U.S. President Barack Obama has promised the Palestinians a capital in the city of Jerusalem and has expressed his desire that the holy sites be taken away from Israel and be put under international jurisdiction.
WorldNetDaily is reporting that President Obama told Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during a meeting last week that he foresees the creation of a strong Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
Abbas' senior political adviser, Nimer Hamad, reportedly told this to WorldNetDaily: "Abu Mazen (Abbas) heard from Obama and his administration in a very categorical way that a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is in the American national and security interest."
What in the world?
A Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital?
Talk about a really, really, really bad idea.
You would have to have a staff of really incompetent people working night and day to come up with as many bad ideas as Obama seems to come up with.
But giving the Palestinians a capital in Jerusalem is not the end of Obama's plans for the holy land.
There are also reports that Obama plans for the holy sites in Jerusalem to come under international jurisdiction.
Are people now going to realize that Barack Obama is anti-Israel to the extreme?
The truth is that God gets really, really angry when people start trying to give away parts of Israel, and He seems to get even angrier when people mess with Jerusalem. We recently put together a comprehensive article that documented many of the natural disasters that have hit the United States at different times when the U.S. has tried to give away pieces of the land of Israel over the past couple of decades.
But has our government learned anything from these warnings?
The U.S. government seems more determined than ever to carve up the land of Israel and to take as many holy sites away from Israel as possible.
The truth is that God will not bless the U.S. if we continue these kinds of policies.
It has been said that if the U.S. ends up being successful in dividing the land of Israel that God will divide the United States.
Let us hope that Barack Obama changes his mind, but I wouldn't count on it.


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