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8 Best Things to Do in Monteverde, Costa Rica
Are you looking for the best things to do in Monteverde, Costa Rica? Monteverde is a unique place in Costa Rica, so you can’t miss it on your Costa Rica Itinerary.
Monteverde is famous for its cloud forests, suspension bridges, diverse wildlife, and adventure activities.
Wondering what to do in Monteverde, Costa Rica?
Visit the beautiful cloud forests, hike to the waterfalls, go bird watching, take a coffee tour, join an exciting night tour, or go ziplining.
This ultimate guide to visiting Monteverde includes how to get there, where to stay, and the best things to do in Monteverde, Costa Rica.
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- 8 Best Things to Do in Monteverde, Costa Rica
- Where is Monteverde
- Best Time to Visit Monteverde, Costa Rica
- How to Get to Monteverde, Costa Rica
- How to Get Around Monteverde
- Is Monteverde Safe?
- Best things to do in Monteverde, Costa Rica
- 1. Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
- 2. Watch Hummingbirds at the Colibri Cafe
- 3. Join a Coffee Tour in Monteverde
- 4. Hike to El Tigre Waterfalls
- 5. Take a Night Tour in Monteverde
- 6. Go Ziplining
- 7. Climbing the Ficus Tree
- 8. Day Trip to Rio Celeste Waterfall
- Where to Eat in Monteverde, Costa Rica
- Where to Stay in Monteverde, Costa Rica
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Where is Monteverde
Monteverde is a small town in the province of Puntarenas, located in Costa Rica, about 3-3.5 hours from La Fortuna and San Jose.
Monteverde’s name means Green Mountain, which is the most popular ecotourism destination in Costa Rica.
Best Time to Visit Monteverde, Costa Rica
Monteverde is located at 1440 m above sea level, so the weather is much colder and wetter than in other parts of Costa Rica.
The best time to visit Monteverde is during the dry season, which runs from December to April when there is less rain.
It’s good to know that Monteverde is one of the wettest places in Costa Rica, so unexpected rains may occur during the dry months.
Read our → Ultimate Costa Rica Itinerary
If you want to enjoy outdoor activities, see lots of wildlife, and make the most of your trip to Costa Rica, visit Monteverde in the dry season.
The rainiest months in Monteverde are September and October.
So bring quick-drying and warmer clothes, long pants, socks, hiking shoes, a light raincoat, mosquito repellent, and sunscreen.
See also → La Fortuna Guide
How to Get to Monteverde, Costa Rica
Most people arrive in Monteverde from San Jose or La Fortuna. You can easily get to Monteverde by shared and private transfer, Jeep-Boat-Jeep tour, bus, or car.
There is no airport in Monteverde. The nearest airports are Liberia Airport (via Las Juntas Route 145) and San Jose Airport (via Sardinal Route 606), which are 3-3.5 hours away.
Use Skyscanner to get cheap flights to San Jose, Costa Rica.
We have a detailed post on how to get from San Jose to Monteverde with all the information you need.
San Jose to Monteverde by car
The easiest way to get from San Jose to Monteverde is by car. You can easily rent a car at San Jose International Airport.
You don’t need a 4×4, but a car with higher ground clearance is worth booking for your Costa Rica road trip! But if you plan to visit Costa Rica in the rainy season, especially the area around Monteverde, 4WD is recommended.
During our travels, we always use Discover Cars for car rentals. Because they always offer the best deals and provide free cancellation 48 hours before your reservation.
The drive from San Jose to Monteverde takes around 3-3.5 hours, depending on the traffic.
From San Jose to Monteverde, take Route 27, then Interamericana Highway 1, and continue on Route 606.
Recommended post → How to Renting a Car in Costa Rica
La Fortuna to Monteverde
The most comfortable way to travel between Arenal and Monteverde is to take the Van-Boat-Van transfer. Two daily transfers are available from La Fortuna to Monteverde at 8 AM and 2 PM.
Total travel time is 3.5-4 hours and 36 USD per person for one way.
Book Van-Boat-Van transfer HERE.
The cheapest way to get from La Fortuna to Monteverde is by bus, but the travel time is very long as there is no direct bus service.
We have a detailed post on how to get from La Fortuna to Monteverde with all the information you need.
How to Get Around Monteverde
The small town of Santa Elena is easy to explore on foot. However, getting around Monteverde without a car is difficult, so we recommend renting a car.
The best way to explore Monteverde, Costa Rica, is by car. Some roads in Monteverde are unpaved and bumpy!
If you don’t have a car, you can book tours with transportation, catch a taxi, or take a public bus to get to the nearby attractions.
Is Monteverde Safe?
Monteverde is generally safe. But during the rainy months or after heavy rainfall, the roads can be muddy and slippery, so drive carefully.
Take care of your valuables, always lock your car, and keep your belongings in the car boot or your hotel room when parking.
Don’t forget to buy travel insurance! We always choose SafetyWing for our travels.
Best things to do in Monteverde, Costa Rica
1. Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Visiting the cloud forests of Monteverde, Costa Rica, is one of the most popular things to do.
You can visit the cloud forests on a self-guided tour or join a guided tour to learn more about the cloud forests and see the wildlife.
Did you know that only 1% of all forests in the world are classified as cloud forests?
Keep reading → Places to Visit in Costa Rica
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve was established in 1972 to protect this area. The cloud forest is home to diverse wildlife, and you can easily visit it from Santa Elena by car, bus, taxi, or shuttle.
There are six main trails in the Monteverde Cloud Forest, with a total distance of 13 km.
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve entrance fee is 25 USD for adults and 12 USD for children.
Book your Monteverde Cloud Forest tour HERE.
The Monteverde Cloud Forest is open daily from 7 AM to 4 PM.
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
The Monteverde cloud forests are one of the best places for birdwatching in Costa Rica. But we recommend also visiting the Curi Cancha Reserve.
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve is open daily from 7 AM to 4 PM and the self-guided tour is 16 USD for adults, and 7 USD for children.
Book a guided tour of the Santa Elena Cloud Forest.
The weather is very humid and rainy, so bring a light raincoat and plenty of water, and wear quick-drying clothes.
You can’t leave Costa Rica without walking on the suspension bridges! So you should visit Selvatura Park in Monteverde and walk along the magnificent suspension bridges.
2. Watch Hummingbirds at the Colibri Cafe
Are you looking for the best birdwatching spot in Monteverde, Costa Rica?
The Colibri Cafe is one of the best places for birdwatching in Costa Rica, as the hanging sugar water drinkers attract hummingbirds.
The Colibri Café is located right at the entrance of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, so you must visit it.
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It is a perfect place to start your Monteverde Itinerary and have a coffee with a delicious pastry. There is also a gift shop where you can buy souvenirs.
Good to know
The Monteverde Hummingbird Gallery is free to visit, and the café is open daily from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
3. Join a Coffee Tour in Monteverde
Costa Rica is famous for its chocolate and coffee. So if you’re a coffee lover like us, you should take a coffee tour in Monteverde.
The Café Monteverde Farm & Roastery tour costs 40 USD for adults and 12 USD for children (6-12 years) and takes about 2.5 hours.
Tours depart three times a day, at 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 2 PM.
During the tour, you will learn about the coffee growing process, from seed germination to farming, harvesting, processing, and roasting.
Come to Monteverde, Costa Rica, and have a fresh cup of coffee.
Go on a delicious chocolate tour in Puerto Viejo.
4. Hike to El Tigre Waterfalls
One of the best things to do in Monteverde is to visit the El Tigre Waterfalls.
The El Tigre Waterfalls are about a 50-minute drive from Monteverde, Costa Rica.
At El Tigre, you can see 4 waterfalls, hike across 10 bridges, and swim in the pools in the river.
El Tigre Waterfalls are open every day from 7:30 AM to 13:30 PM.
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You can visit the El Tigre Waterfalls on a self-guided tour, but booking is required!
The El Tigre Waterfalls have two entrances. We recommend taking the Monte de los Olivos route, as you don’t need a 4×4, although a car with high ground clearance is better.
The total distance is 8 km, and the hike is moderate-difficult, which takes approximately 3-4 hours.
Book El Tigre Waterfalls hiking tour with lunch HERE.
5. Take a Night Tour in Monteverde
Are you looking for an exciting experience in Monteverde, Costa Rica?
Since most wildlife is active at night, join a night tour, and you can see snakes, frogs, spiders, reptiles, and sloths.
Experience the nightlife and sounds of wildlife with a Monteverde Rain Forest Night Walk. The tours are available at 5:30 PM and 8 PM.
The 2-hour night tour starts from 25 USD and an extra 13 USD entrance fee to Refugio de Vida Silvestre.
To see more animals in Monteverde, visit the Frog Pond or the Butterfly Garden.
See also → Manuel Antonio National Park
6. Go Ziplining
Ziplining is a popular and fun activity in Monteverde, Costa Rica. The views over the rainforest are beautiful, and Sky Adventures offers ziplines in Monteverde and La Fortuna.
The ziplining tour costs 95 USD per person, takes 2 hours, and is available daily from 7 AM to 3 PM.
Make the most of your experience and book a Sky Walk, Sky Tram & Sky Trek ziplining tour HERE.
The Sky Adventures Monteverde Park is about a 30 minutes drive from Santa Elena.
7. Climbing the Ficus Tree
One of the free things to do in Monteverde is to climb the giant ficus tree.
There are no opening hours, as the tree is on private property, but the gate is usually open. A donation is required to visit the ficus tree.
You can easily reach the ficus tree on a short walk or drive from Santa Elena.
Be careful when climbing the tree, as it can be slippery!
8. Day Trip to Rio Celeste Waterfall
The most beautiful waterfall in Costa Rica is the Rio Celeste, located about 2.5 hours from Monteverde in the Tenorio Volcano National Park.
You don’t need a 4×4 to get to Tenorio Volcano National Park. But a car with higher ground clearance is recommended.
Tenorio Volcano National Park is open daily from 8 AM to 2 PM. You can stay in the park until 4 PM.
Keep reading → Best Waterfalls in Costa Rica
The entrance fee is 12 USD and can only be paid by credit or debit card!
The walk from the entrance of the Tenorio Volcano National Park to the Rio Celeste Waterfall takes about 30-40 minutes, depending on the road conditions.
Spend at least 3 hours in the Tenorio Volcano National Park, hike the rainforest trails, and explore other beautiful attractions.
Read the full post → Rio Celeste Waterfall Guide
Where to Eat in Monteverde, Costa Rica
Wondering where to eat in Monteverde and Santa Elena? There are traditional (soda) restaurants where you can try delicious Costa Rican cuisine or choose from international restaurants.
These are our recommendations in Monteverde, Costa Rica.
Best restaurants in Monteverde
- Café Monteverde (Delicious coffees, coffee shop)
- Tree House (The restaurant is built around a tree, one of the most popular restaurants in Monteverde.)
- Taco Taco Taqueria (Best tacos and burritos)
- Toro Tinto (Delicious burgers, pasta, and salads)
- Restaurante Sabor Tico (Costa Rican food)
- Bon Appetit! (Italian pizzas)
- Orchid Coffee (Good breakfast place)
- The Green Restaurant (Healthy food)
Where to Stay in Monteverde, Costa Rica
We recommend staying in Santa Elena for at least 2-3 days to allow enough time to visit the best places in Monteverde.
If you don’t have a rental car or are looking for budget accommodation, you should stay in Santa Elena downtown. Because you’ll be close to the great restaurants and supermarkets and can easily book tours or shuttles to attractions.
Santa Elena and Monteverde offer accommodation for all budgets. You can choose from cheap hostels to mid-range hotels and luxury resorts.
Best hotels in Monteverde, Costa Rica
We hope our list of the best things to do in Monteverde will inspire you to visit Costa Rica. If you have any questions or thoughts, let us know in the comments below.


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One great thing about the 3D printing industry is that it’s full of environmentally conscious people. Individuals and companies in the field of 3D printing are constantly trying to come up with more sustainable materials and practices, instead of being content with the heavy use of ordinary plastic. British Columbia company Advanced BioCarbon 3D (ABC3D) is working to create a new plastic out of wood – and not just any ordinary flimsy plastic either. ABC3D’s plastic is serious business.
“People often think of bioplastics as single-use with low-value functionality, but our products are incredibly high-functioning with exceptionally high heat resistance while being lightweight,” said ABC3D CEO Darrel Fry. “As an example, our goal is to be able to 3D print something like a piston for your car from this material – there’s such high heat resistance, and it’s also very strong.”
According to environmental scientists Kim Klassen, ABC3D creates its plastics by extracting the resins from wood chips.
“Using a closed-loop manufacturing system, we are able to produce a sustainable product that is non-toxic and renewable,” Klassen said. “The process uses green chemistry and starts with wood chips from the forest industry that are mixed with a solvent and put through a series of pressurized heating and cooling phases to extract the resin from the wood chips. All solvent from the manufacturing process is put back into the system to be reused again.”
ABC3D was founded by Hélène Bélanger and Ross Prestidge, who spend more than a decade researching the process of extracting the resin from wood chips to make bioplastic. The company is now operating a pilot plant and is currently scaling production, intending to have 3D printer filaments available for retail sale in the first quarter of 2019. ABC3D has demonstrated its process to a 10 tonne scale per day of wood chips, with the goal of reaching a commercial scale of 60-250 tonnes of wood chips a day in the next two years.
“We are targeting to have our sales in 3D filaments start in the first quarter of 2019 and then roll out a number of different filaments with additional characteristics such as carbon fibre reinforced filament, conductive filament and filaments that are reinforced with other wood fibres, beyond our first products, which are a blended traditional printing filament,” Fry said. “Our company is proving that from wood we can make sustainable, economical, high performance plastics.”
ABC3D is using hardwood trees to make its products, so it’s not competing with the forestry industry, according to Fry.
“There currently is no viable market for those hardwood trees,” he said. “We’re actually helping to create a new market for fiber. The cost to the forestry companies is already there to cut down and process unwanted species, so what we’re saying is, they’ll still have those costs, but now they’ll have an opportunity where they can continue to harvest that tree, take it out of the forest, and bring it to market.”
The method also works with softwoods. The process of transforming the wood to plastic takes place in the same building as the MIDAS (Metallurgical Industrial Development Acceleration and Studies) Fab Lab, which is currently testing the product with ABC3D and is one of the company’s target customers. ABC3D and Selkirk College were recently awarded a $300,000 grant from the government of British Columbia’s organization, BCIC Ignite, and other verification and development has been done by the National Research Centre Industrial Materials Institute (NRC-IMI) in Quebec.
ABC3D’s eco-friendly interests go beyond just reducing the reliance on single-use, carbon-based plastics.
“If we have extreme weather events happening all the time, it’s going to interrupt every part of society,” said Klassen. “So, climate change, above all other environmental concerns, is important and that is what this company addresses through product development, through sustainable bioplastics made from renewable resources. Our products are carbon negative, so that’s not just reducing the impact on climate change, we’re actually helping to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.”
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It was born 40 years ago, in a lab at the University of California, Los Angeles. Today it wraps the entire planet and features in the daily routine of more than 1.5 billion people.
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So what forces are shaping it, how big has it grown, and will it ever evolve a mind of its own? To find out, New Scientist posed eight simple questions
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Sending an email across the Atlantic Ocean does not burn any jet fuel, but the internet is not without its own, huge carbon footprint
Unknown internet 7: Could we shut the net down?
When even the biggest cyber-attacks have failed to bring down the web, governments might not fare much better
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We chose the cost of living as our Key Indicator in 2017 for the sweeping impacts on our neighborhoods, health, environment, and culture. It also highlights the interconnections between San Mateo County and the broader region, which is becoming increasingly urban.
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Located in the center of Silicon Valley, San Mateo County’s economy is closely interconnected with surrounding Bay Area counties and has become increasingly urban.The cost of living in the Bay Area has grown over the past 20 years and is now over twice the national average (JobTrain). In San Mateo County, as with other metropolitan areas across the nation, the middle-class is shrinking. The high cost of living in the county is driving out low-income residents and limiting the ability of new arrivals to find suitable housing in proximity to their jobs.
- The Gini Coefficient measures wealth distribution in a geographic area.
- Between 2006 and 2016, inequality in San Mateo County increased by 4.97%, more than San Francisco and Santa Clara Counties.
- Income inequality has increased alongside the cost of living.
- According to the County of San Mateo Human Services Agency, one-third of families and one-fifth of individuals struggled to meet their basic needs in 2016.
- Depending on a resident’s income level and social capital, the cost of living can compromise access to quality housing, food, healthcare, utilities, transportation, education, childcare, work-life balance, and civic engagement.
Over the past four years the county median household income has increased by 20%, shifting the definition of middle-income wages. Income disparity persists as many residents struggle to meet their needs, but earn too much to qualify for government assistance based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or the state poverty rate. Shown below is the median household income distribution and the income limits for several federal and state run safety net benefits.
- In response to the high cost of living, several government agencies increased the income limits for safety net programs in 2017, including federal housing assistance and state child care subsidies.
- A variety of local nonprofit organizations have stepped-up efforts to alleviate the pressure on household budgets while providing services to an increasing number of clients.
- Learn more about housing affordability in the Indicators Report.
Population growth and urbanization are transforming our region and require thoughtful planning to enhance and maintain the standard of living for our economically diverse population. Over the course of the year, SSMC will examine the economic drivers that influence the cost of living, document the social and environmental repercussions, and share resources that seek to address the challenges.
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Waka Flocka Flame also known by his government name as Juaquin James Malphurs was born in the South Jamaica neighborhood of Queens in New York City. The Atlanta-based Hip hop artist has many hits on his resume including his first album Flockaveli which went as high as #6 on the Billboard Top 200. Something you may not know about Waka Flocka Flame is how he got his name. According to his cousin, Waka came from Fozzie Bear of the Muppets and Flocka Flame was given to him by his close friend and associate Gucci Mane.
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As in other countries, the incidence of coronary artery disease has been declining rapidly in Australia for several decades, and yet it remains the leading single cause of death here. One way of continuing the downward trend would be to improve the early identification of those at elevated risk of developing CAD later in life, so that they could make changes to reduce their risk. An exciting recent development has been the discovery of predictors of CAD that are orthogonal to the factors traditionally used to assess the level of risk, and which therefore have the potential to identify a whole sub-population of at-risk people who are not captured by current routine assessments. We have adapted an existing system dynamics (SD) model of the evolution of traditional CAD risk factors and their effect on CAD incidence and mortality, to let us evaluate the potential impact of incorporating these novel predictors into the country’s primary prevention systems. We are using the new model to explore a wide range of scenarios, both for the uptake of the novel risk assessment by practitioners and for the adoption of, and adherence to, mitigation strategies by people found to be at high risk. Health economic, as well as public health, implications of using the new measure are being studied.

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By Mohd Noor Musa, Research Analyst, Institut Masa Depan Malaysia
The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Risk Report 2022 announced the top three global risks by severity over the next 10 years — climate inaction, extreme weather and biodiversity loss.
Meanwhile, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change insisted that all must reduce fossil fuel use substantially.
Malaysia recently expressed its commitment to addressing climate change during the 26th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change conference where it will play an integral part in updating the Nationally Determined Contributions target.
Malaysia aspires to achieve a net-zero greenhouse gases emissions target at the earliest by 2050, and reduce carbon emission by 45 per cent in 2030.
In September 2021, the government announced that it would take into account environmental, social and governance requirements and principles in its decision-making process to support this effort outlined under the 12th Malaysian Plan (2021-2025).
The 12MP also aimed at developing a sustainable economy, including the launch of a Voluntary Carbon Market and expansion of green tax incentives.
These timely proposals, coupled with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality, echo Malaysia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement to reduce up to 45 per cent of its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2030 based on the level in 2005.
The Environment and Water Ministry announced that it was developing a domestic emission trading scheme to execute carbon credit transactions at the domestic level.
The government has yet to make public the details on carbon emission-related policy.
If carbon tax or any other environmental tax is imposed, the question is, will such tax be used to aid in the country’s finance or will it be channelled towards environmental degradation efforts?
The driving force and barrier in the implementation of carbon tax need to be studied thoroughly.
Many emerging economic countries like Brazil, Costa Rica, South Africa and Colombia have introduced their carbon tax as early as 1997. Denmark and Finland are among the first few to adopt carbon tax since 1990s.
Sweden faced rejection by its people in its first attempt in introducing carbon tax. Carbon tax proposals have been undone, sometimes at an advanced political stage — in Australia (in 2014), France (in 2000), Switzerland (in 2000 and 2015) and Washington State (in 2016).
Undeniably, there is a need for strong commitment and political will on the part of the government for a clear, transparent and stable framework of price incentives and non-price regulations that could drive and attract sufficient technology development and a diverse portfolio of low-carbon options in Malaysia.
Firm and coordinated collaborations between government agencies and ministries, enhanced capacity-building and coherent interactions of enforcement agencies on climate change, technology and fiscal policies should be put in place first to see the implementation gets going.
Environmental and budgetary impacts, concurrent policy of carbon tax and subsidy on conflicting environmental and economic objectives could determine the outcome of the policy.
Studies have shown that implementing a carbon price in developing countries may be more difficult due to financing and resource constraints.
Conversely, there should be clarity and transparency on channelling carbon tax collections. Lack of understanding of the carbon tax framework, and the public acceptance and support of carbon tax will only result in significant obstacles at the early stage of implementing the policy.
It may not last long enough to have the desired economic or fiscal impacts. We should learn from the abolition of Goods and Services Tax in 2018, which saw RM18 billion in tax collection.
Towards this, building public support is critical for successful implementation of carbon tax. With the aim of achieving an ultimately low-carbon economy as one of the instruments or strategies in the national recovery plan, Malaysia’s energy policy needs to be consistent with all other policies on climate change and subsidy-based policies.
It is crucial that the government strengthens its political and financial mechanisms by conducting a regular series of review processes and continuous engagement with all relevant stakeholders to get rid of the perception of policy incoherence and uncertainty.
The time is ripe for businesses and people alike to assess their operations to include climate change-related risks and plans, and be ready to embrace the push for a carbon-neutral economy.
Although carbon tax should be significant to drive emitters to invest in green technology and reduce carbon footprint, it should not burden or hinder business operations and ensure consistent transparency and accountability.


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Final Fight is a scrolling beat-em-up, much like Streets of Rage or Double Dragon. Even though the formula couldn't be simpler, the 2006 entry, Final Fight: Streetwise, managed to screw it up.
As soon as the disc loads up, you will receive an on-screen warning smeared in blood that informs the player the game contains scenes of violence and gore. Since the first level revolves around two bare-chested dudes pummelling each other in a dirty basement, you have to doublecheck if you accidentally popped in the Fight Club CD.
Even though the game does have the street-brawling you would expect, it also has a lot tile-puzzle sections, which clash with the rest of the gameplay. Instead of bashing gangsters and thugs, you have to take on an evil priest who's trying to initiate the apocalypse with his army of mutants. While battling 20-armed monsters and carbon-copies of Bane, it's easy to forget this is a sequel of Capcom's iconic beat-em-up.
Even though this disaster came out 14 years ago, there's never been a follow-up, implying that Streetwise killed the Final Fight series. If the game maintained the same gameplay as the original, maybe the franchise wouldn't have fizzled out.

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World of Warcraft: Legion's final boss, the mythic difficulty version of Argus The Unmaker, took players by surprise when he (un)made his first appearance in the game last week. Top guilds expected a cakewalk. Instead, they got thrashings. Hundreds of them. Finally, though, Argus has fallen.
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"13/13," Method's Scott McMillan tweeted. And just like that, the World of Warcraft community went ballistic.

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Bookstores across America and around Athens were hot with Harry Potter fever last week as the long-awaited fourth installment of the popular children's book series set cash registers jingling and kids' eyes twinkling.
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Predictably enough, some groups of Christian conservative crybabies decried the witchcraft and wizardry in ''Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,'' but most parents and educators applauded the Potter books as worthy ways to set young folks on the road to reading.
Athens, Ga., has been called a writer's town, but don't believe the hype. Here in the so-called Classic City, novelists are encouraged to be tame and tepid faux Faulkners, and newspaper journalists are pushed to crank out light-hearted fluff-piece columns or editorials that do nothing to make readers think and question in a town that is laughably named after an ancient seat of learning. Truly, here in Athens the words of Nobel Prize-winning author Sinclair Lewis ring true: ''Every compulsion is placed upon writers to be safe, polite, obedient and sterile.''
Since the dog days doldrums of summer are upon us, and since Harry Potter mania is causing long lines at libraries and drawing bevies of bibliophiles to bookstores, the time seems right for a recommended reading list. Some of these books are new, some are old, and all are enjoyable.
Children are leading the packs of readers this summer, and if they can get their little noses out of the Harry Potter books, I heartily recommend such children's classics as ''Grimm's Fairy Tales'' (more witches and wizards to confound the Bible brandishers), the fantastic science fiction works of Jules Verne such as ''From the Earth to the Moon'' or ''A Journey to the Center of the Earth,'' and for science without the fiction, the works of Don ''Mr. Wizard'' Herbert, who just turned 83 and who has inspired generations of budding scientists.
Adults in the Athens area often are more gullible and less intellectually curious than children, but history buffs in this region should enjoy ''A People's History of the United States'' by activist and professor Howard Zinn. One of the most popular works of history ever published in America, Dr. Zinn's book gives readers an often overlooked view of the history of the underdogs in America. His ''Zinn Reader'' and ''Declarations of Independence'' are also radical history reading not to be missed.
The old activist Dave Dellinger turns 85 next month, and his autobiography ''From Yale to Jail'' traces the evolution of a longtime crusader for peace and justice. Dellinger has spoken in Athens four times in the last 20 years and his many friends here are sure to enjoy ''From Yale to Jail'' or any of the octogenarian rebel's other books like ''More Power Than We Know'' or ''Vietnam Revisited.''
Barbara Deming was a friend and comrade of Dave Dellinger until her death in 1984. Her book ''Prisons That Could Not Hold'' is an excellent collection of ''prison notes and protest writings'' published right here in Athens by the University of Georgia Press. Two other recommended books with an Athens connection are ''Frederick Douglass,'' a well-researched biography of the pioneering civil rights advocate by local professor William McFeely, and ''Summer for the Gods'' by University of Georgia professor Edward Larson, a readable look at the 1925 ''Scopes Monkey Trial'' that pitted the teaching of evolution against the forces of creationism cretinism.
More hidden history of the Roaring Twenties is found between the covers of ''Florence Harding'' by historian Carl Sferraza Anthony. Subtitled ''The First Lady, the Jazz Age and the Death of America's Most Scandalous President,'' this book paints a revealing portrait of Mrs. Warren Harding that should be required reading for those who live to pillory Hillary.
Nobel Prize-winner John Steinbeck's ''The Red Pony'' was at the center of a book-banning controversy in Oconee County near Athens some years ago, but reactionary rubes can never ban the beauty of that work or of other Steinbeck classics like ''The Grapes of Wrath,'' ''East of Eden'' or his sometimes forgotten novel of 1930s labor ''In Dubious Battle.'' Long after the bluenoses and book banning bucolics are gone, Steinbeck's words will live on.
All these books and more can be found at your favorite library or bookstore. Read them with the adventuristic spirit of poet Emily Dickinson, who said, ''There is no frigate like a book.''
Ed Tant has been an activist since 1968 and a journalist in Athens since 1974. Write him at P.O. Box 912, Athens, GA 30603-0912.
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Anthony, Imran and Rugboy cover all the geektastic news from the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International! The hosts cover Justice League, Thor: Ragranok, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Antman & The Wasp, Avengers: Infinity War, Ready Player One, Pacific Rim, Spawn, the Inhumans, Defenders, the Walking Dead, Stranger Things and more!
Anthony, Imran and Rugboy discuss the strange and unique deal between Marvel Studios and Sony for Spider-Man, Fox’s recent idea to reboot the Fantastic Four again, the firing of Star Wars’ Han Solo spinoff directors, Transformers: The Last Knight review headlines and more! Plus, a look back at Batman Returns and Jaden Smith’s bizarre Batman music video!
Kate Amatuzzo, co-host of See, Here’s The Podcast, joins Anthony and Imran to geek out about Suicide Squad, Man of Steel, Zendaya’s role in Spider-Man: Homecoming, the Batman VR game and much more. The hosts discuss comic book conventions, writing for a blog vs. podcasting, standout female characters in genre films, and the X-Men movie universe. Plus, recommendations from the hosts, listener feedback and Imran and Kate bond over musical theater all in this episode!
Anthony, Imran and Rugboy bring you a giant-sized edition of the Jock and Nerd Weekly filled with geek news and the first half of Comic Book TV season finales! The host remember Darwyn Cooke, discuss the exciting Marvel Cinematic Universe casting news for Black Panther, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Thor: Ragnarok, critique the new DC Comics brand logo and more! Plus, reviews of the two-part Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season three finale, The Flash, Arrow, and the season one finale of Legends of Tomorrow. The after show features a naughty story from a recently Knighted fan of the show!
A new series is born as writer Matt Delhauer gives us an entertaining recap and analysis of 2015’s worst superhero movie, Fantastic Four! The Jock and Nerd Podcast and Ginger Geeks Blogs join forces to bring you the first in a series of “WTF Happened?” episodes. Matt displays his talent at the Art of the Recap and follows up with describing the media storm that surrounded the making of this trainwreck. It was Tranked from the start!
The Jock, Nerd and Rugboy discuss this week’s episodes of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Flash and Arrow live on Blab! Plus, possible rumors regarding the next time we’ll see the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the beginnings of a King Kong/Godzilla shared universe, two X-Men themed TV show pilots, and Elisa Jordana gives Rugboy an award on Kermit and Friends! Thanks for listening!Continue Reading …
Anthony and Imran return to the show’s roots while trying something completely new! The Jock talks UFC, and they review the Gotham season two premiere, Fear The Walking Dead, and the Nerd’s experience at Marvel Universe Live all live on Blab! We meet some great nerd blabbers from Texas on the after show geek out! Youtuber Mr. Durite shares a great Fear The Walking Dead analogy and more!
What happens when an old friend of the Nerd pays a visit to Rugboy? Well, a spontaneous podcast recording is what! Anthony and Imran hang out with Rugboy and illustrator Jose Dennis and chat about everything from their college radio show, SNL after-after parties, the Nerd’s music video debut to the dissolution of Marvel’s Creative Committee, Diggle’s new stupid helmet on Arrow and Jessica Jones on Netflix. The older guys get nostalgic and jump from The Tick to Xena: Warrior Princess to Star Trek and more! It’s a fun ride!
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Anthony and Imran chat with Director and Motion Graphics Artist Fede Ponce about being creative, following your passion, crowdfunding his project Sebastian:The Slumberland Odyssey and, of course, superheroes! Fede has worked on main titles and VFX for Marvel’s Iron Man, Thor, and many others, as well as directed commercials. With the help of Bertha Navarro, producer for Guillermo Del Toro, Fede brings us his project eight years in the making, Sebastian: The Slumberland Odyssey. The trio also discuss the recent Fantastic Four movie (again), George Miller, how superheroes are turning into spectacle, connecting with Superman in a new way, advice on learning Adobe AfterEffects and more!


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Outcry from the police killing of Antwon Rose and the urgent need to reform the criminal justice system prompted a public defender to enter the political race for district attorney in Pittsburgh.
See Also: Officer Michael Rosfeld Charged With The Fatal Shooting Of Antwon Rose
Attorney Turahn Jenkins announced his candidacy on Monday (July 2) for Allegheny County district attorney, WPXI-TV reported.
District Attorney Stephen Zappala charged East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld on June 27 with homicide for killing the 17-year-old unarmed Rose, who was Black, on June 19. But that wasn’t enough. Many in the Black community complained that there’s widespread racial bias in Pittsburgh’s criminal justice system.
“People are screaming for help,” Jenkins told the Pittsburgh Gazette on Monday regarding his decision to enter the race, prompted by the police killing of Rose and the angry protests that followed. “I saw years of frustration. And disappointment. And anger. And helplessness.”
Jenkins is a former assistant DA who now serves as chief deputy director in the Allegheny County Public Defender’s office. He’s the first opponent in a primary or general election to challenge Zappala, who has held the office since 1997, according to Politics PA.
Jenkins’ candidacy can be viewed as part of a nationwide movement to reform the criminal justice system during the Trump administration, which has pursued a law-and-order policy that includes rescinding Obama-era police reform initiatives. A key strategy of the movement has been to support reform-minded district attorney candidates.
“Right now we’re in a crisis. We have people that are overcharged, people sitting in jail with petty offenses, low level non-violent offenders. And the district attorney — they view this as a win-win. …It’s all about convictions and not about justice,” Jenkins said at his announcement rally, Think Progress reported.
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DENVER (AP) -- More Americans will get away for the Labor Day weekend this year, yet stick closer to home as they try to get the most for their money, AAA said Wednesday.
The auto club expects 34.4 million people to travel at least 50 miles from home between Sept. 2 and Sept. 6. That's up nearly 10 percent from 2009 -- one of the lowest Labor Day volumes in AAA's record keeping history -- and below the 45 million who traveled during the Labor Day weekend in 2008.
During the holiday, most Americans will stay near home, driving mostly to visit relatives or friends. The average round trip -- by air, car and other means -- is expected to be about 635 miles, compared with 645 miles in 2009.
About 91 percent will travel by car, 5 percent by plane and the rest by rail, bus or boat.
Drivers are getting a break on gasoline prices, which have remained relatively stable, below $3 a gallon for most of the summer. AAA projects the average price of a gallon of unleaded regular gas will range between $2.65 and $2.75 during the holiday weekend.
Prices for other things are higher. AAA says airfares are up about 9 percent from Labor Day 2009. Car rental rates are 7 percent higher and hotel room rates are 2 percent to 6 percent above last year.


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Your new movie The Horror
- in a few words, what is it about?
is a psychological thriller that deals with the post-traumatic
stress of living through a standard horror film. We
a brother and sister after they survive a traumatic
and deal with it in very different ways.
You dreamed up the
story for The Horror
together with Raymond Creamer and Sarah Carman - so what was that process
like, and what were your sources of inspiration?
film came from a want to see this story. Raymond and I
talked about how terrifying it was to think about what
post credit sequence in horror films. We started at
place of interest and the film grew into what it is now.
with different coping methods we show both sides of
coin with Isabel and Malcolm.
of Raymond Creamer, who hasn't only written the screenplay but also
produced together with you and plays one of the leads - what was your
collaboration with him like in each of these functions? And how did you
two first meet even?
and I have collaborated on a handful of projects
the 5 years we have known each other. We met at a film
rental house that I worked at when I first got to
We talked about what we wanted out of our LA tenure
the goals matched so we got to work. This film was
collaborative not only with Raymond but all of the
and crew. Raymond and I would assemble the project and
the film would grow a little more in between trips to
We shot over 18 months to allow for the characters
actually age which I think really helped the project feel
Horror being a horror movie (duh!), it that at all a genre dear to
you, and why (not)?
horror genre is definitely a favorite of mine. When we
the film we wanted to add something to the genre and
feel like we accomplished this.
What can you tell us about your
directorial approach to your story at hand?
new project Little Hand has stretched me creatively
emotionally. This project is also very collaborative with
actors Raymond Creamer and Jessica Lynn Parsons. We
keeping the crew small and making an intimate project
I feel will hit home with a lot of people.
about your cast, and why exactly these people?
you are making your first film you have to make every
hit the screen. Some of the cast were friends that we
to collaborate with and we met the talented Callie
during casting. After meeting Ms. Ott we actually adjusted
script and made the world a little bigger since we were so
with her approach to the material. Getting to the
quickly though, they were right for the roles and
in the project as much as we did.
you tell us about the shoot as such, and the on-set atmosphere?
lived in the lake house location for weeks at a time so it
kind of like summer camp (but way colder). One of our actor's
(Lexi Moeller) mother lived close and actually stayed
us and made 3 meals a day. Our cast and crew were like
and we had a blast in the cold Michigan days and
idea when and where your film will be released onto the general public
is available to pre-order on VOD at
and releases on April 1st, 2016. You can also
a limited edition VHS version of the film at
Anything you can tell us about audience and
critical reception of The Horror
response to the film has been overall positive. The audiences
seem to really like that we made them think and critically
they are impressed that the film is unique and not another
Any future projects you'd like to share?
Iíd like to share my current project Little Hand. You can watch
all of my projects on www.moondog.media.
got you into filmmaking in the first place, and did you receive any formal
training on the subject?
I got into filmmaking halfway through college. I started out in
and marketing but realized I would be stuck at a
so I moved my focus. I kept those majors though so I
have a business focus to help with selling and getting
out to an audience. I donít have any formal training
I have been working in the film industry the past 6 years
a gaffer on commercials and corporate videos. I also gaffed two
feature films last year.
What can you tell us about your filmwork
prior to The Horror?
Before The Horror I directed multiple short films and a
called The Marriage Counselor, which was Moondog
Mediaís first project.
How would you describe yourself as a
I am a visual director and believe the camera is a very
important tool in the process. If placed in the wrong position or
at the wrong angle you can make an audience feel
something that was not the intended vision. I feel that a lot
modern filmmakers forget this is a visual medium, so I try
remember that what I do with the camera has an effect on
audience. When I am in pre production I always start with
a blocking map and find the exact shots I will need to stitch
scene together. This can always change on set but I think
need to do your homework before hand so you can stretch
that freedom once you actually get to work.
Filmmakers who inspire you?
Feeling lucky ?
any of my partnershops yourself
for more, better results ?
The links below
will take you
few of the major ones would have to be Stanley Kubrick, Samuel
Fuller, Cassavetes, Cronenberg, and Kurosawa.
couple of my favorite films of all time are the original Texas
Chainsaw Massacre and The Shining. After that
are films I can watch over and over and never get bored of
including Animal House, Fast Times at Ridgemont High
and American Movie. I own over two thousand films so
its always quite tough to narrow down your favorite ones, especially
when they all mean something different to me.
... and of course, films you really
feel like you learn the most from a bad film so there really isnít
a film out there that I would use the word deplore for. There
are definitely some guilty pleasures though that arenít really
the best movies in the world.
Your/your movies' website, Facebook, whatever
Anything else you're dying to mention and I have
merely forgotten to ask?
go to www.moondog.media
and buy your copy of The Horror.
Your support in the indie film game is what makes it possible
for us and people like us to continue making films. My goal
is to not crowdfund to make these projects but to do that we
need help once they are finished. Thanks so much for helping spread
the word and I canít wait to share my next film with you soon.
Thanks for the interview!


(HealthDay News) – Long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) (coarse PM: 2.5µm–10µm in diameter [PM2.5-10] and fine PM: <2.5µm in diameter [PM2.5]) is associated with faster cognitive decline in older women, according to a study published in the Feb. 13 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Jennifer Weuve, MPH, ScD, from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and colleagues investigated long-term exposure to air pollution with PM2.5-10 and PM2.5 in relation to cognitive decline in a cohort of 19,409 U.S. women aged 70–81 years. Exposure to PM was estimated using geographic information system-based spatiotemporal smoothing models, prior to baseline cognitive testing. Cognition was evaluated via validated telephone assessments, administered three times, at approximately two-year intervals.
The investigators found that elevated levels of long-term exposure to PM2.5-10 and PM2.5 correlated with significantly faster cognitive decline. On a global score, two-year decline was 0.020 and 0.018 standard units worse for each 10µg/m³ increase in exposure to PM2.5-10 and PM2.5, respectively. These differences in the cognitive trajectory were similar to those between women about two years apart in age in the cohort.
“Higher levels of exposure to ambient PM are associated with worse cognitive decline. Importantly, these associations were present at levels of PM exposure typical in many areas of the United States,” the authors write. “If our findings are confirmed in other research, air pollution reduction is a potential means for reducing the future population burden of age-related cognitive decline, and eventually, dementia.”


Led by MVP candidate Jose Bautista, the Toronto Blue Jays bashed their way to an 81-81 record, their third season in the last four years at or above .500. All those .500 seasons have gotten them...a permanent spot in fourth place in the highly competitive AL East. But the Blue Jays fine tuned their team this offseason, and look to be at least in contention for one of the AL wild card slots this season.
Blue Jays on TOCEnd of Season PostmortemTop Ten ProspectsYou May Say I'm a Dreamer
Depth Chart (as of 3/15)C: JP Arencibia1B: Adam Lind2B: Kelly JohnsonSS: Yunel Escobar3B: Brett LawrieLF: Eric ThamesCF: Colby RasmusRF: Jose BautistaDH: Edwin EncarnacionSP: Ricky RomeroSP: Brandon MorrowSP: Brett CecilSP: Henderson AlvarezSP: Dustin McGowanCL: Sergio Santos
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amp I built myself. It’s basically a
Marshall and an AC30 all in one.
It sounds like a huge stack, but
it’s only 30 watts.
Can you tell us a little more
about the homemade amp—it
I’ve actually built four of them
now. Basically, each one is a two-input amp with one side being
pretty much a top-boost Vox
AC30, and the other side being
sort of a hot-rodded Marshall
with some preamp gain. The
hot-rodded side has a tube-buff-ered effects loop and a Master
Volume. Both channels feed
into an AC30-style power section with a few tweaks here and
there, but basically it’s a four-
EL84, cathode-biased power section with no negative feedback.
It’s a 30-watt combo, but most
of the time I run it through a
4x12 Splawn cab. Component-wise, I’ve used anything and
everything, but I tend to go with
carbon comp–type resistors on
certain parts of the circuit and
metal-film everywhere else. I’ve
used SoZo coupling caps for the
most part, but I’ve used Orange
Drops, too. As for tubes, I think
the JJ brand sounds best over-all for what my amps do.
Did you build everything
I did, except I had a guy weld
the chassis together for me. I
wanted the chassis to be unique,
so I couldn’t use off-the-shelf
parts. I basically took my drawing to a local sheet-metal shop
and had it made, and then I
drilled all the holes myself and
had it powder-coated. I’m into
woodworking, so the cabinet
part was easy and fun for me.
I drilled and punched all the
turret-board stuff myself. And,
of course, I wired it up myself.
How do you get such consis-
tently killer dirty tones?
I find that when I use a distor-
tion pedal, it tends to thin out
the sound. I’m really just looking
for more sustain, so I’ll usually
step on a compressor before I step
on a distortion. To get a gritty
sound, I like to set my amps pretty loud and filthy, and then back
off my guitar’s Volume control
to get something a little cleaner.
But occasionally—for instance,
on a song like “Fuzzy”—I do use
a Z.Vex fuzz pedal. To be honest,
I can’t remember which one, but
it’s a pretty cool pedal. It can get
crazy if you want it to, but I set it
up to be very ballsy and smooth
at the same time.
There are so many great gui-
tar moments on the record,
but the multilayered parts on
“Yours to Reap” really stand
out. How did you record that?
Everything was done with
regular guitars tuned a half-
step down. Some of them were
lowered to dropped C# tuning.
I used the P- 90 MJ guitar for
every part except the solo, on
which I played my trusty black
MJ. The main part that opens
up the song and becomes the
sort of fake keyboard-pad sound
is this: four tracks of guitars,
and singing along with a melody.
Later, as I’m lying in bed or
driving in my car, I might find
myself humming a familiar tune,
only to realize it’s one I recently
composed. If it sticks like that,
the song is generally a keeper. As
for lyrics, I’m not trying to blow
anyone’s mind—I’m just trying to
articulate exactly how I feel. That
can be tough, because so many of
my lyrics are intensely personal.
each played with an EBow going
through a Whammy pedal set to
drop two octaves when I step on
it, through some delay and then
through my homemade amp.
The main little riff that comes
in eventually is done with my
Option 5 Destination Rotation
pedal through some delay and
then through my amp with a
fairly clean sound and the bass
rolled off a fair bit to make it a
little lo-fi—so that everything
around it sounds bigger. After
the vocal finishes, a little string-quartet thing comes in and
that’s done with four guitars,
each played with an EBow
going thwrough a Whammy
pedal. The solo was just the guitar through the homemade amp
with a little delay.
Describe your general
approach to writing.
It’s nothing mind-blowing. It
almost always starts with me tinkering around on whatever guitar
I have at hand, coming up with
a new riff or chord progression,
How does your classical training factor into your music
I often find myself using hybrid
picking even when I don’t have
to, and I think that’s a technique leftover from playing classical guitar. Also, I still play classical in order to keep my chops
up. I have a handful of pieces
that I first learned years ago—
things like Bach’s “Bourrée in E
minor” and “Ave Maria”—that
I’m still chipping away at. Talk
about music for music’s sake!
“Ave Maria” is a great one—the
chords are ridiculous. It really
expands your playing to work
through such beautiful chords—
the sort that you wouldn’t normally think to play.
Are there any new guitarists
out there who inspire you?
Not to put anyone down, but
it’s rough now. The last guitarist who I can remember as
carving out something new was
[Rage Against the Machine’s]
Tom Morello. There are definitely some great guitarists out
there—just do a YouTube
search and you’ll find tons of
players who can blow through
some mind-bogglingly fast
stuff. Maybe I’ve just gotten
old, but at this point, I’m really
most interested in hearing
someone who plays something
creative that complements a
song. It doesn’t need to be a
million notes or anything.
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New letter found in lobbying scandalYeeeess, a temp sent out all these letters, on all their own. And just because Bonner et al have a history of this is no reason to think that they are responsible.
A congressional investigation has turned up yet another fraudulent letter sent to U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, this one forged to appear as if it was sent by the Senior Center in Albemarle County in opposition to climate change legislation.
The latest forgery brings the total number of bogus letters sent to Perriello and two other congressmen to 13, representing a total of nine community groups in Charlottesville and in Pennsylvania.
All of the letters were sent by a Washington “grassroots” lobbying firm on behalf of a pro-coal advocacy group in mid-June and urged the congressmen to vote in opposition to the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Bonner has told other media organizations that the fake letters were sent by a temporary, part-time employee who they say has been fired.
And just because the major coal companies agreed on starting a PAC (RICO anyone?) and hired a lobbyist firm known for ginning up astroturf that sent out these fake letters (mail fraud anyone?) is no reason to think that they did it on purpose.
I've no doubt they'll have their own investigation and find out they're not at fault.
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Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area In Michigan Is A 5,000-Acre Wetland Wonderland
Few things are more soothing than spending time in nature. Michigan is an absolute wonderland for those who appreciate the great outdoors, offering everything from beachfront splendor to forested pathways. When you’re working on your list of must-visit natural attractions throughout the Great Lakes State, there’s one breathtaking wildlife area that should undoubtedly make the cut.
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TIJUANA — It’s past midnight and a white van stirs up the street dogs while it parks to let out more migrants who arrive tired, hungry and some even dying at Casa del Migrante in Tijuana, Baja California.
Pedro, one of them, is a migrant who lived 14 years in Van Nuys, California and prefers to hide his identity. Upon trying to return to California through Tecate, Baja California with a group of eight travelers his plans didn’t work as expected.
“They had guns, they even put a 357 up to my head … they wanted me to say I was the guide and I had to say it to stop them from hitting me,” he states.
When they tried to come across the Rumorosa pass, they were all kidnapped by a group of criminals. Pedro said they took their money and raped a young 23-year-old girl travelling with them.
The kidnappers let them go in the mountains, ordered them to run without stopping and to not look back because, if after 15 minutes they could still see them, they would kill them, he related.
In Tijuana, just a few miles from the U.S. border, is an institution to serve migrants. Founded in 1947, Casa del Migrante houses male migrants looking for a better future.
They accept migrants regardless of nationality or religion for a maximum of up to 12 days every six months until they go on their way.
This non-governmental Catholic institution receives minimum funds from the Mexican government; most of the contributions are voluntary from past migrants or volunteer foreigners.
“Some nights we are so full that I have only from five to eight minutes to interview each migrant. I would like to take all the time they deserve,” said Alejandra Gómez Casillas, the social worker for Casa del Migrante in a voice about to cry.
“My experience is long, educational, rich, tense, worrisome,” asserts Father Luiz Kendzierski. Father Luiz has been director of Casa del Migrante 11 years; it consists of a group of dedicated workers that include a priest, volunteers and employees who give their all to their work.
The worry comes from the fact that, according to Casa del Migrante data, the center in 2010 took in around 10,300. This is less than the 11,500 migrants in 2009. However, 90 percent of the migrants that arrived there were deported from the U.S. and only 10 percent were migrants travelling up from the south towards the north.
According to the statistics from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in fiscal 2009 of the 580,107 deported from the U.S. 80 percent were Mexicans and one third of all those deported had a criminal record.
Ivonne Cáceres, 44, is Salvadoran and she signed on as a volunteer for two years with Casa del Migrante. Cáceres doesn’t receive any salary as a volunteer.
“You have to put yourself in another’s shoes in order to understand their situation. The migrants who are deported have to learn to incorporate themselves into a society that rejected them in Mexico and in the U.S.,” she states.
Casa offers different humanitarian services, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational and human rights services.
The migrants enjoy prepared food, warm beds and hot water for their personal hygiene. They also receive clothing, shoes that are in good condition, access to a list of job offers, first aid services and receive help to contact their relatives.
Alex Gómez, 33, who arrived recently at the Tijuana center following a long trek from Central America, is a Honduran migrant who in the past has lived in Arizona and Florida and returned to his country.
“Having been nine years in the U.S. and then living in Honduras I found out the opportunities that I lost,” he states.
Although Gómez left Honduras with only 200 pesos, he isn’t discouraged from continuing on his way. Gómez has gotten to Tijuana with scars and bruises all over his body and shoes so worn out as to be useless. He has travelled by bus, received rides from compassionate truckers, and relied on his ability to catch trains without being detected. His purpose was to go to El Salvador and look for work there, but he saw an opportunity to reach Mexico by catching a freight train and took it.
He has suffered hunger and depended on handouts people gave him along the way to feed himself and reach Tijuana.
In the halls of Casa del Migrante you’ll hear stories of deportations, separated families, kidnappings, human rights and sexual violations, long roads and shocking experiences.
With scars on his face, Basilio Cruz Alvarez, 51, recently deported from Santa Ana, California, waits at Casa del Migrante until he has enough money to leave Tijuana. “Here you don’t worry about the criminals, you worry about the police,” he says.
The Mexican born man said that he went out for a walk in Santa Ana with a friend who had a warrant for his arrest and the police arrested them. He was held in jail for two days for absolutely no reason, he says. After doing his two days, he was set free and upon going through the doors of the building an officer asked him to go back inside to check his immigration status. He was deported without having any criminal record.
In Tijuana, B.C., Cruz Alvarez was arrested by the municipal police and was given the option of going to the police station or “taking care of it some other way.” He rejected the obvious inducement to bribe and was held for 12 hours at the station.
“Here at Casa del Migrante you’re treated well, you’re even given food. Too bad you can only stay 12 days,” he says. He is now waiting for help from his cousins to be able to return to his home in Guerrero.
Besides receiving first aid, the migrants also receive personal help such as Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, assessing those migrants who’s rights might have been violated, sex education talks, and spiritual support.
They are first fed and then interviewed to document the personal data of each migrant (citizenship, age, name) and they’re assigned a room.
Then they are given the rules of the house, including neither to return to the center with liquor on their breath nor drugged up, to help with the house cleaning, and respect one another, among other rules.
Before retiring to rest the migrants get their new clothes and shoes then go to another window for their pillow and blankets. The following morning the migrants are awakened at six o’clock by the smell of industrial cleaner on the floors.
Then they clean up and dress and go out to look for some job or wait for their relatives.
“I don’t plan on returning to the U.S. I will start all over again in my country, even though most of them are over there,” asserts Pedro.


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The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) is hosting a breakfast in Melbourne asking brokers to discuss and acknowledge mental health issues for R U OK? Day.
Set up by Gavin Larkin to raise awareness on depression, anxiety and wider mental health issues, the national suicide-prevention initiative R U OK? Day takes place on 14 September.
As part of its support of the initiative and in response to a belief that mental health challenges are becoming increasingly prevalent in the broking industry, the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) is hosting a breakfast and morning tea event at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on Thursday.
The morning event will see around 150 members of the industry discuss mental health challenges and understand more on how to cope and respond to mental health issues.
The event will include talks from Tony McManus, ambassador from depression and anxiety education charity beyondblue, as well as a session from Pedro Diaz, founder of the Workplace Mental Health Institute.
According to FBAA executive director Peter White, the event has been received very positively, telling The Adviser that those registered for the event “come from all across the industry; both [FBAA] members and non-members, plus employees and employers from within the industry who want to know and understand more on mental health issues”.
Mr White said: “Statistically, in Australia, 45 per cent of people will suffer a mental health episode in their life; one in five [is] suffering a mental health disorder right now, and every eight hours someone in Australia commits suicide from a mental health disorder.
“We have over 26,000 brokers doing consumer loans (not just home loans) in Australia, according to ASIC, and we are a very, very, highly stressed industry, with people working very long hours. So, we all need to help take care of each other with this.”
He continued: “To address all areas of this real problem that we basically all face (if you don't suffer from a mental health disorder, you will know someone who is), we have specialist speakers presenting on Thursday… and we will also be re-enforcing how to positively focus on your business and be successful.
“This, in turn, will stimulate a better mental health attitude and help relieve any possible financial stress or anxieties.”
Mr White concluded: “It’s a serious subject and one we must all take very seriously. And it can be as simply as checking up on a friend and having that conversation: How are you going? R U OK?”
‘It’s completely normal not be OK’
Ahead of his talk at the FBAA event, Pedro Diaz told The Adviser that “as a mental health advocate, clinician, and having been through [his] own journey with recovery from bipolar disorder, and in [his] role as CEO with the Workplace Mental Health Institute, [he felt] a personal and professional responsibility to speak out about workplace mental health”.
Mr Diaz said: “Especially considering that depression is linked to suicide, this is, to me, a vital topic we must address."
According to the founder of the Workplace Mental Health Institute, depression in the finance sector is at “a rampant and catastrophic” 33 per cent, and 20 per cent of all suicides are reportedly work related.
As such, Mr Diaz emphasised that understanding and acknowledging mental health was a vital first step in reducing these numbers.
“I want people to know that it is completely normal not to be OK,” Mr Diaz said.
“When we ask someone ‘R U OK?’, we need to follow up the question with the comment: ‘Because it’s OK not to be OK’."
Mr Diaz concluded: “Asking the question is good, but unless the person really feels comfortable talking about what is going on in their life, they are unlikely to let you know they are not OK.
“That’s why I am strongly encouraging everyone on R U OK? Day to let the person you are asking know that it’s OK not to be OK. In fact, it is completely normal not to be OK. By doing this, you are letting the person know that you are expecting them to tell you how it really is, rather than [just] telling you things are OK.”
He suggested that if someone responds that they are not OK, “you need to be fully present and ensure the person doesn’t feel judged.”
More information on having a conversation on mental health issues is available from the R U OK? Day website.
If you are suffering from depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts, or you’re worried about someone else, and feel urgent professional support is needed, contact your local doctor or one of the 24/7 crisis agencies below.

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One of the Fresno (CA) County Agricultural Department’s Agricultural Detector Dog teams recently intercepted a shipment containing a major pest threat, the Asian citrus psyllid, at the Fresno FedEx parcel facility.
On July 10, Agricultural Specialist Stephanie LeBarron and her canine partner Chelsea were checking packages at FedEx when Chelsea “hit” on a canvas duffle bag shipped from India. The bag contained, among other items, fresh peppers and leaf material believed to be curry leaves. An inspection of the leaves showed 10 Asian citrus psyllids (adults and nymphs).
“Although Fresno receives no direct international commercial flights, other than Mexico, we still continue to be at risk from serious plant pests coming into Fresno County from around the world,” said Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner Carol Hafner. The bag containing the citrus psyllids arrived in the Fresno FedEx facility via the Los Angeles FedEx facility.
Asian citrus psyllid is a small aphid-like insect. It is responsible for the spread of Huanglongbing, a very serious citrus disease also known as citrus greening that has wreaked havoc in Florida. In California, the Asian citrus psyllid has been found in San Diego and Imperial counties, although the citrus greening disease has not been found in Golden State.


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One man’s passion for neglected riverfront property may soon reap benefits for the city.
There was a pre-game show tonight. Scott Burger and Sierra Club supporters showed up early to protest Richmond’s water rates outside of City Hall. Other than that, business as usual.
In a statement released today, Rick Tatnall suspended his campaign for Richmond mayor: Dear Citizens of Richmond, I am writing to let you know that effective today I am no longer a candidate for Mayor of the City of Richmond. My decision to seek the office was an extension of a commitment I made in […]
Part of tonight’s City Council recap is what didn’t go into the last one. Really, there’s enough that happens between the sessions for a whole new story.
Longtime local activist and Church Hill resident Rick Tatnall is the first candidate to announce that he’ll run for Richmond mayor.


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Schedule for Decorating a Baseboard Radiant Heating System
Radiant heating systems are machines that are mounted at the base of a home’s walls. They’re usually made of metal, with the heating element on the inside, and they generate heat using either gas or hot water. The fact that devices along baseboards must be unobstructed is a defining feature of this method, as damage to furniture or drapery, as well as the risk of fire, will result. Radiant baseboard heating systems are just not practical in today’s homes. This is particularly true when it comes to HVAC systems’ high performance. With a radiant device, virtually every task, from decorating to furniture arrangement to home improvement projects, becomes a challenge. Another issue is that the heating elements are exposed, posing a risk to small children or animals who contact or approach the radiant heater too closely. Check Anytime Heating, Cooling and Plumbing.
Another disadvantage to baseboard radiant heating systems is that they take a long time to adjust a home’s temperature. A fan blows hot or cold air into the home in a forced air device. Thermal energy is used to disperse heat in a radiant device, rendering it inefficient at heating larger spaces. This means that a radiant system requires more energy than a forced air system to heat the same amount of space.
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Baseboard radiant heating systems do not necessitate the installation of ductwork in the house. They’re also not built to keep a house cold. Any central air conditioning system needs additional ductwork to function properly. This means you’ll have all of the components of an HVAC system built in your house, as well as the components of a radiant heating system. This configuration will work for you if you never intend to instal a central air system and already have radiant heating. If you’re going to instal a switch, it may not be worth it to do all the extra work when you’ll need duct work anyway.
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Electric baseboard heating systems can be very costly to operate. This form of system will take longer to heat a house, which means it must operate for longer periods of time to be successful. Your energy costs could skyrocket as a result of using an electric radiant device, depending on the square footage of your house. Forced air systems heat homes more efficiently and cost less to operate.
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Whistlin’ Kenny, by Margie Cox, was released as the b-side of the single Standing At The Altar (only on promotional 12" and cassette in the USA), from the album 1-800 New Funk (a compilation of mostly-unreleased music largely written and produced by Prince/, recorded by other Paisley Park Records artists).
It was not included on the European commercial release of the single. The song was written by Prince (credited as such, even though it was released while he used the name ).
Basic tracking took place in late July 1989 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It was intended for use by Flash / MC Flash (both band names were used), and Margie Cox added her vocals on 28 July 1989 (on the same day as adding vocals to Bed Of Roses), also at Paisley Park Studios. The track was included as the sixth track on the Flash album, which was ultimately abandoned.


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A look at the day ahead in markets from Dhara Ranasinghe.
Central banks and their interest rate intentions are taking a back seat for markets on Monday, following warnings that Russia could invade Ukraine at any time.
Asian shares outside Japan are down about 1.5%, Tokyo's Nikkei has slid over 2% and European stock futures are sharply lower.
Oil prices have hit their highest in more than seven years on fears that a possible invasion of Ukraine could trigger U.S. and European sanctions on Russia and disrupt energy exports.
Brent crude was last up over $1 above $95 a barrel.
Hectic diplomacy is under way to prevent war; German Chancellor Olaf Scholz travels to Kyiv on Monday and then to Moscow on Tuesday for talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
The BBC also quoted Ukraine's ambassador to Britain as saying the country could drop its bid to join NATO to avoid war with Russia -- potentially a major concession to Moscow.
Russia's meanwhile rouble fell 0.5% versus the dollar, failing to benefit from a $95 oil price.
Another fallout from the tensions is that investors have slowed their exit out of safe-haven debt. Yields on German bonds -- viewed among the safest assets globally -- are falling in early European trade.
Latest Federal Reserve comments also appear to be taking the edge off speculation that the Fed could deliver an aggressive 50 basis point rate hike in March to contain inflation.
Being too "abrupt and aggressive" with rate increases could be counter-productive to the Fed's goals, San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly said on Sunday, signalling she is not yet prepared to come out of the gate with a half-percentage-point interest rate hike next month.
Key developments that should provide more direction to markets on Monday:
- ECB President Christine Lagarde to speak
- European earnings: Poste Italiane, Temenos
- Telecom Italia (MI: TLIT ) board meets re KKR M&A bid
- Italy's Banco BPM appears to quash takeover talk
- Singapore bank DBS profit rebounds, rate rise prospects improve outlook
- BoE to raise rates again in March, inflation to peak soon after - Reuters poll
(Graphic: Oil at seven-year highs, https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/mkt/znpnejoanvl/oil1402.PNG)
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