Is the end of May a good time to travel to Iguazu Falls?
I have already booked a ticket to fly into Rio de Janeiro on May 21st. I will be in South America for more than two weeks, and will at some point before May 29th be flying into Buenos Aires. I was hoping to visit Iguazu falls in between. My idea was to go May 24 till May 26th, coming in the morning, and leaving in the evening. Will it be worth all the time, money and travel? Is the end of May a good time to see the waterfalls? Or can I expect so little water discharge it will be likely to feel like a disappointing waste? I have not booked tickets from Rio to Foz de Iguacu, nor tickets from Puerto Iguazu to Buenos Aires - although I plan to asap. Some advice would help in making a final decision, so please help! Thanks in advance.
Other - Latin America - 2 Answers
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It would be cooler than in summer; concerning the water discharge, it is all the time very fluent river, and the scenery rivals any other falls in the world. My belief is that it would be a worth trip to go. The scenery pays itself. Hope this helped.
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May is fine and it should be an enjoyable trip. 2 days are absolutelty enough, I was there 3 days and didnt know what to do with the last day. One day on the brazilian side, one day on the argentine side and you've seen it all. Personally I think the argentine side is much better and should be prioritized if you run out of time. Dont miss out on the boat ride through the falls that is offered on the argentine side! I've travelled to many countries and Iguazu remains one of the most impressive highlights i've seen up to this point, so i'd say its going to be worth whatever the flights/hotel will cost you. Also I'd rather book a hotel in Puerto Iguazu than in Foz, it is much nicer and laid back. Just a small, relaxed town with plenty of good and affordable restaurants! For getting to Foz do Iguazu I can recommend GOL they have fairly inexpensive flights to Foz from Rio (i paid about 65euros one way) and you earn American Airlines miles as well. Their flights often dont show up in search engines like expedia though, so you might have to book it directly on their site (www.voegol.com.br). For getting to Argentina you'd probably want to cross the border by taxi/bus and take a flight from Puerto Iguazu to BA - more expensive though (approx. 110euros one way with LAN or Aerolineas Ar). An overnight Bus is also a viable option it costs half of the flight and is very comfy (180 degree reclining seat-bed with bord service, kinda like business class on longhaul flights).
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Where would you rather go......??
Where would you rather go......??
Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic? I have to decide where to study abroad this summer for a month and I've gone back and forth and can't decide!! I would be going for the month of may and in Argentina I would stay with a host family and a hotel in Danto Domingo. I love experiencing new cultures, safety is a major concern of mine, I don't want to be too cold the whole time, and I don't want to be spending tons of money. In Argentina I would be studying globalization, environmental constraints, politics and economics and in the Dominican I would be studying the impacts of tourism on population growth and movement. I am hoping that someone with knowledge of the countries could offer me some insight into these two places to help me make my decision. Thanks so much!!
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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I've been to Peru and Ecuador. I assume Argentina is similar. I'd call them "developing countries." I've been to the Dominican Republic. I consider it "third world." More crime, less culture. I'd vote for Argentina, based on my feelings about the country's safety, its culture, and I think the program of study sounds more interesting. Also, staying with a host family is a major plus in terms of safety and also learning the culture. So I give a very strong vote for Argentina.
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I'd pick Argentina, and especially Buenos Aires. I've seen it on tv, and it's a beautiful city with a lot of cultural things going for it. It's on my list of places I hope to see. It seemed very European, in a way. I'm intrigued. Argentina had some civil unrest in past years, but that seems to have passed, and the country seems fairly peaceful. The Dominican Republic has its troubles. I know it's better now - a lot of my Dominican friends tell me it's gotten a lot better, a lot safer - but I'm still not feeling the love on that one. I'd be concerned about safety. Civil unrest is not all that unusual there, and seems to be increasing. In addition to asking here, check out the listings for both countries on the Lonely Planet website, and in the guidebooks for young people that you can get in the bookstore: Time Out, and the Rough Guides are good. The Lonely Planet and Rough Guides tend to be quite frank re: safety and etc. In addition, the Lonely Planet website has a forum where you can look up old questions and ask your own. It may be a good resource for you, as you try to make this decision.
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hey! im a dominican, and i've lived here all my life. The thing here is that the country is too corrupted and yes, crime is everywhere...is getting better, though...here you r deffinately NOT going to frezze, and it depends where u r staying in Argentina... public education here sucks, as i said, the country is wayyyy too corrupted. Everybody treats foreing people suuuuuuuper well, because we r a turistic nation, we feed on turist! (not literaly! XD) If ur going to a private college, like APEC you'll like it better. The public university though, is the FIRST one in america, i mean of the whole continent (proud of that!), so it has aaaa lot of history...but, there is way too many people, and, i hate to say it, dominicans are not the most educated people in the world, but hey! thats how we r!! also, if u r studing turism here, you'll be on the right place, cause turism is what is keeping this country up, and like, produces 75% of our income! Really, there are thousands of hotels, all the kinds, people from all over the globe. Also, you will be coming to the first colony in America, where Christopher Colombus set his hub for the expansion of Spain through the continent. There is not a country with more history and mixture of cultures in its folclore than us in America! we have the first hospital, the first cathedral, university, city, colony, CC house, street, etc... When my cousins come from the states, they love it here! "i wish i could live here!" and stuff, but hey! The ones who live here are desperate to get out...that's why im keeping a 4.0 GPA, so i can get a schoolarship and get out of here for at least 4 years! i think you would like it here, i mean, if it was more time, i wouldn't recomend it, the difference in culture and traditions, is toooooo big, but, for a month, i think it will be very insightful. Globalization you can study everywhere, but nothing better than to study in a hub of turism like in the DR!! There is not a country that looks more like Europe than us, since it was built by the spanish, most of it!! If u come, make sure u visist the colonial zone!! is wonderful at night, but if ur giong at night, make sure u are NOT alone, cause it is dangerous. Go in the day so u can take a tour! is soooooooo wonderful, is my fav place! if u can, go to Santiago to the Centro Leon! Is my favorite museum! It has all dominican history and culture in one building! The powerpoint presentation at the begining, almost makes me cry! is sooooo crazy gorgeous! there are tons of bargains in the colonial zone, in the street called "el conde", so u r not going to spend much! a dollar is 33 dominican pesos, so, do the math!! To resume, there is crime here, but if u are careful, you will be fine, i mean, crime is everywhere! you will love the summer heat, all visitors do! you'll leave with the hottest tan ever! you are going to learn so many things because you r going to live in a country that is devoted to serve their turists! i think u r even gonna learn some politics because that is always the topic of conversation here...trust me, u are going to understand what a third world country is, and that people here is not really miserable as people may think, but rather we learn to cope and be happy! i love my country, but like u, i want to expand my education and live in other type of place for a while...i would highly recomend u to come here! im sure you are going to love it! g.luck! check it out! http://www.dominicana.com/ http://www.dominicanrepublic.com/
Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic? I have to decide where to study abroad this summer for a month and I've gone back and forth and can't decide!! I would be going for the month of may and in Argentina I would stay with a host family and a hotel in Danto Domingo. I love experiencing new cultures, safety is a major concern of mine, I don't want to be too cold the whole time, and I don't want to be spending tons of money. In Argentina I would be studying globalization, environmental constraints, politics and economics and in the Dominican I would be studying the impacts of tourism on population growth and movement. I am hoping that someone with knowledge of the countries could offer me some insight into these two places to help me make my decision. Thanks so much!!
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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I've been to Peru and Ecuador. I assume Argentina is similar. I'd call them "developing countries." I've been to the Dominican Republic. I consider it "third world." More crime, less culture. I'd vote for Argentina, based on my feelings about the country's safety, its culture, and I think the program of study sounds more interesting. Also, staying with a host family is a major plus in terms of safety and also learning the culture. So I give a very strong vote for Argentina.
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I'd pick Argentina, and especially Buenos Aires. I've seen it on tv, and it's a beautiful city with a lot of cultural things going for it. It's on my list of places I hope to see. It seemed very European, in a way. I'm intrigued. Argentina had some civil unrest in past years, but that seems to have passed, and the country seems fairly peaceful. The Dominican Republic has its troubles. I know it's better now - a lot of my Dominican friends tell me it's gotten a lot better, a lot safer - but I'm still not feeling the love on that one. I'd be concerned about safety. Civil unrest is not all that unusual there, and seems to be increasing. In addition to asking here, check out the listings for both countries on the Lonely Planet website, and in the guidebooks for young people that you can get in the bookstore: Time Out, and the Rough Guides are good. The Lonely Planet and Rough Guides tend to be quite frank re: safety and etc. In addition, the Lonely Planet website has a forum where you can look up old questions and ask your own. It may be a good resource for you, as you try to make this decision.
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hey! im a dominican, and i've lived here all my life. The thing here is that the country is too corrupted and yes, crime is everywhere...is getting better, though...here you r deffinately NOT going to frezze, and it depends where u r staying in Argentina... public education here sucks, as i said, the country is wayyyy too corrupted. Everybody treats foreing people suuuuuuuper well, because we r a turistic nation, we feed on turist! (not literaly! XD) If ur going to a private college, like APEC you'll like it better. The public university though, is the FIRST one in america, i mean of the whole continent (proud of that!), so it has aaaa lot of history...but, there is way too many people, and, i hate to say it, dominicans are not the most educated people in the world, but hey! thats how we r!! also, if u r studing turism here, you'll be on the right place, cause turism is what is keeping this country up, and like, produces 75% of our income! Really, there are thousands of hotels, all the kinds, people from all over the globe. Also, you will be coming to the first colony in America, where Christopher Colombus set his hub for the expansion of Spain through the continent. There is not a country with more history and mixture of cultures in its folclore than us in America! we have the first hospital, the first cathedral, university, city, colony, CC house, street, etc... When my cousins come from the states, they love it here! "i wish i could live here!" and stuff, but hey! The ones who live here are desperate to get out...that's why im keeping a 4.0 GPA, so i can get a schoolarship and get out of here for at least 4 years! i think you would like it here, i mean, if it was more time, i wouldn't recomend it, the difference in culture and traditions, is toooooo big, but, for a month, i think it will be very insightful. Globalization you can study everywhere, but nothing better than to study in a hub of turism like in the DR!! There is not a country that looks more like Europe than us, since it was built by the spanish, most of it!! If u come, make sure u visist the colonial zone!! is wonderful at night, but if ur giong at night, make sure u are NOT alone, cause it is dangerous. Go in the day so u can take a tour! is soooooooo wonderful, is my fav place! if u can, go to Santiago to the Centro Leon! Is my favorite museum! It has all dominican history and culture in one building! The powerpoint presentation at the begining, almost makes me cry! is sooooo crazy gorgeous! there are tons of bargains in the colonial zone, in the street called "el conde", so u r not going to spend much! a dollar is 33 dominican pesos, so, do the math!! To resume, there is crime here, but if u are careful, you will be fine, i mean, crime is everywhere! you will love the summer heat, all visitors do! you'll leave with the hottest tan ever! you are going to learn so many things because you r going to live in a country that is devoted to serve their turists! i think u r even gonna learn some politics because that is always the topic of conversation here...trust me, u are going to understand what a third world country is, and that people here is not really miserable as people may think, but rather we learn to cope and be happy! i love my country, but like u, i want to expand my education and live in other type of place for a while...i would highly recomend u to come here! im sure you are going to love it! g.luck! check it out! http://www.dominicana.com/ http://www.dominicanrepublic.com/
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Any leather/fabric experts out there?
Any leather/fabric experts out there?
Hi, I've fallen in love with a particular leather jacket but want to be sure as to the quality of the lining and what not itself as it is not only my first leather jacket purchase but is also just under $700. The brand name is Doma which is based in Buenos Aires. Now, I have read that the best leather is made of lambskin and I do plan on asking what kind this is made of but I want to give the details here as the main concern atm is the actual lining of the jacket. I'm confused b/c although this jacket has a detachable hood w/minimal lining, it states that the liner of this jacket is made of two fabrics. I don't understand what this means. Here are the specs: Color - Black Shell: 100% leather Contrast: 100% cotton Lining: 100% poly Lining 2: 100% acetate Zip front Zip pockets Zippered sleeves Detachable hood I am assuming the "shell" means the exterior but can anyone explain why they say lining and then lining 2? I'm figuring that the cotton contrast is based on the detachable hood; correct me if I'm wrong. Also, I have been told that some linings tend to make people sweat under their coats.. I know this has happened to me although I never did know what the actual fabric was. Are these liner fabrics good? Does this info seem to represent something worth the money? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated as I so badly want to purchase this jacket but don't want to drop the money if it's not worth it. Anyone who knows about leather and other fabrics and perhaps even the designer brand, Doma, please help me out. Thanks! * Just want to add, although I do love feedback on where I can find stuff cheaper (please keep 'em coming), I am dead set on this particular leather jacket as long as the fabrics are what they should be. I know the cost is mostly going to the brand name, I just don't want that to be all it goes to. Also, how do I reply to answers people add here? I'm new at this. **In Response To Linda S. Thank you so much for the information. I am going to attach the link to the jacket I am looking at although it unfortunately does not show the interior in any of the pictures. Either way, perhaps this will help you. http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=DOMA-WO19&c=DOMA ***Thank you again Linda! You've been of so much help to me. And I'm really really happy you love it just as much as I do because my boyfriend almost strangled me when he realized how much I was spending on it (haha). I have just one more question and that is, why do some liners make people sweat as others do not? I was originally thinking of keeping the cost down by buying a fake leather bomber, (I believe faux leather is called pleather?), but was warned against it as the person I was shopping with told me she knew that the particular coat I had in mind was made of materials that cause sweating. I know I once had a nice (but cheap) wool coat that had some sort of silky-ish lining and for some reason, whenever I wore it, I noticed that I sweat. I thought this was just a personal issue until my friend had mentioned it in the store. Any ideas? Btw, I would close this question by obviously marking your response as the Best Answer, which it definitely is, (I posted this same quest
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Without pictures I'm just guessing. But in most cases: contrast will be the visible lining, such as the hood. Since you state that the hood is plaind then you are correct, the cotton fabric is the hood. Polyester and acetate are both commn lining materials and both will effectively line a coat so it is easy to slip on and off and to allow a range of movement in the coat. Leather can "catch" or "bind" when unlined and that catching can limit your range of movement. That's why linings are always made of slightly slippery fabrics so they don't catch on the fabric underneath. The reason for two different linings is that sleeves sometimes need less friction, especially if the sleeve is fitted. Additionally, the sleeves don't need as much insulation, so a lighter, more slippery fabric will be used. Linings do add a bit more warmth, but for most people a little warmth is a good thing, especially for those who live in cold climates. The two lining fabrics you have listed have only slight insulating qualities, the leather itself will probably be warmer that the lining, Again, as i said, without seeing the coat it's hard to tell. I'm going by my experience in making and repairing leather coats. You can't really reply direct, but you can add more to your questions in the Additional Details field and I can add a response by editing my answer.. Once you pick a best answer you can't add details and I can no longer edit my answer so no more interaction is possible. When a best answer is picked you can add brief comments, but there's no way to anyone to track comments. Edit: Thanks! Nice jacket! I like it. I actually found a similar DOMA jacket while xmas shopping, very nice and the picture doesn't show how soft and supple and luxurious leather feels. It's like a leather hug! And i found the corporate site too. It's as I said, two different linings are used to serve two different functions. You won't notice any difference in the fabrics when wearing the jacket. You'll just notice you have a very nice high fashion luxury leather jacket
Hi, I've fallen in love with a particular leather jacket but want to be sure as to the quality of the lining and what not itself as it is not only my first leather jacket purchase but is also just under $700. The brand name is Doma which is based in Buenos Aires. Now, I have read that the best leather is made of lambskin and I do plan on asking what kind this is made of but I want to give the details here as the main concern atm is the actual lining of the jacket. I'm confused b/c although this jacket has a detachable hood w/minimal lining, it states that the liner of this jacket is made of two fabrics. I don't understand what this means. Here are the specs: Color - Black Shell: 100% leather Contrast: 100% cotton Lining: 100% poly Lining 2: 100% acetate Zip front Zip pockets Zippered sleeves Detachable hood I am assuming the "shell" means the exterior but can anyone explain why they say lining and then lining 2? I'm figuring that the cotton contrast is based on the detachable hood; correct me if I'm wrong. Also, I have been told that some linings tend to make people sweat under their coats.. I know this has happened to me although I never did know what the actual fabric was. Are these liner fabrics good? Does this info seem to represent something worth the money? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated as I so badly want to purchase this jacket but don't want to drop the money if it's not worth it. Anyone who knows about leather and other fabrics and perhaps even the designer brand, Doma, please help me out. Thanks! * Just want to add, although I do love feedback on where I can find stuff cheaper (please keep 'em coming), I am dead set on this particular leather jacket as long as the fabrics are what they should be. I know the cost is mostly going to the brand name, I just don't want that to be all it goes to. Also, how do I reply to answers people add here? I'm new at this. **In Response To Linda S. Thank you so much for the information. I am going to attach the link to the jacket I am looking at although it unfortunately does not show the interior in any of the pictures. Either way, perhaps this will help you. http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=DOMA-WO19&c=DOMA ***Thank you again Linda! You've been of so much help to me. And I'm really really happy you love it just as much as I do because my boyfriend almost strangled me when he realized how much I was spending on it (haha). I have just one more question and that is, why do some liners make people sweat as others do not? I was originally thinking of keeping the cost down by buying a fake leather bomber, (I believe faux leather is called pleather?), but was warned against it as the person I was shopping with told me she knew that the particular coat I had in mind was made of materials that cause sweating. I know I once had a nice (but cheap) wool coat that had some sort of silky-ish lining and for some reason, whenever I wore it, I noticed that I sweat. I thought this was just a personal issue until my friend had mentioned it in the store. Any ideas? Btw, I would close this question by obviously marking your response as the Best Answer, which it definitely is, (I posted this same quest
Fashion & Accessories - 1 Answers
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Without pictures I'm just guessing. But in most cases: contrast will be the visible lining, such as the hood. Since you state that the hood is plaind then you are correct, the cotton fabric is the hood. Polyester and acetate are both commn lining materials and both will effectively line a coat so it is easy to slip on and off and to allow a range of movement in the coat. Leather can "catch" or "bind" when unlined and that catching can limit your range of movement. That's why linings are always made of slightly slippery fabrics so they don't catch on the fabric underneath. The reason for two different linings is that sleeves sometimes need less friction, especially if the sleeve is fitted. Additionally, the sleeves don't need as much insulation, so a lighter, more slippery fabric will be used. Linings do add a bit more warmth, but for most people a little warmth is a good thing, especially for those who live in cold climates. The two lining fabrics you have listed have only slight insulating qualities, the leather itself will probably be warmer that the lining, Again, as i said, without seeing the coat it's hard to tell. I'm going by my experience in making and repairing leather coats. You can't really reply direct, but you can add more to your questions in the Additional Details field and I can add a response by editing my answer.. Once you pick a best answer you can't add details and I can no longer edit my answer so no more interaction is possible. When a best answer is picked you can add brief comments, but there's no way to anyone to track comments. Edit: Thanks! Nice jacket! I like it. I actually found a similar DOMA jacket while xmas shopping, very nice and the picture doesn't show how soft and supple and luxurious leather feels. It's like a leather hug! And i found the corporate site too. It's as I said, two different linings are used to serve two different functions. You won't notice any difference in the fabrics when wearing the jacket. You'll just notice you have a very nice high fashion luxury leather jacket
Friday, March 1, 2013
Good quality leather jacket?
Good quality leather jacket?
Hi, I've fallen in love with a particular leather jacket but want to be sure as to the quality of the lining and what not itself as it is not only my first leather jacket purchase but is also just under $700. The brand name is Doma which is based in Buenos Aires. Now, I have read that the best leather is made of lambskin and I do plan on asking what kind this is made of but I want to give the details here as the main concern atm is the actual lining of the jacket. I'm confused b/c although this jacket has a detachable hood w/minimal lining, it states that the liner of this jacket is made of two fabrics. I don't understand what this means. Here are the specs: Color - Black Shell: 100% leather Contrast: 100% cotton Lining: 100% poly Lining 2: 100% acetate Zip front Zip pockets Zippered sleeves Detachable hood I am assuming the "shell" means the exterior but can anyone explain why they say lining and then lining 2? I'm figuring that the cotton contrast is based on the detachable hood; correct me if I'm wrong. Also, I have been told that some linings tend to make people sweat under their coats.. I know this has happened to me although I never did know what the actual fabric was. Are these liner fabrics good? Does this info seem to represent something worth the money? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated as I so badly want to purchase this jacket but don't want to drop the money if it's not worth it. Anyone who knows about leather and other fabrics and perhaps even the designer brand, Doma, please help me out. Thanks! * Just want to add, although I do love feedback on where I can find stuff cheaper (please keep 'em coming), I am dead set on this particular leather jacket as long as the fabrics are what they should be. I know the cost is mostly going to the brand name, I just don't want that to be all it goes to. Also, how do I reply to answers people add here? I'm new at this.
Fashion & Accessories - 1 Answers
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www.namebrandline.com,www.hottopic.com lots of name brand clothes here and affordable,you can have a try.
Hi, I've fallen in love with a particular leather jacket but want to be sure as to the quality of the lining and what not itself as it is not only my first leather jacket purchase but is also just under $700. The brand name is Doma which is based in Buenos Aires. Now, I have read that the best leather is made of lambskin and I do plan on asking what kind this is made of but I want to give the details here as the main concern atm is the actual lining of the jacket. I'm confused b/c although this jacket has a detachable hood w/minimal lining, it states that the liner of this jacket is made of two fabrics. I don't understand what this means. Here are the specs: Color - Black Shell: 100% leather Contrast: 100% cotton Lining: 100% poly Lining 2: 100% acetate Zip front Zip pockets Zippered sleeves Detachable hood I am assuming the "shell" means the exterior but can anyone explain why they say lining and then lining 2? I'm figuring that the cotton contrast is based on the detachable hood; correct me if I'm wrong. Also, I have been told that some linings tend to make people sweat under their coats.. I know this has happened to me although I never did know what the actual fabric was. Are these liner fabrics good? Does this info seem to represent something worth the money? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated as I so badly want to purchase this jacket but don't want to drop the money if it's not worth it. Anyone who knows about leather and other fabrics and perhaps even the designer brand, Doma, please help me out. Thanks! * Just want to add, although I do love feedback on where I can find stuff cheaper (please keep 'em coming), I am dead set on this particular leather jacket as long as the fabrics are what they should be. I know the cost is mostly going to the brand name, I just don't want that to be all it goes to. Also, how do I reply to answers people add here? I'm new at this.
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www.namebrandline.com,www.hottopic.com lots of name brand clothes here and affordable,you can have a try.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Does this constitute littering and was the verdict appropriate?
Does this constitute littering and was the verdict appropriate?
Do you believe we should prosecute these people? Could they also be charged with aiding and abetting illegals? If illegals cross the desert, should they not be responsible for themselves instead of these groups helping them? By Brian J. Pedersen Arizona Daily Star Tucson, Arizona | Published: 06.04.2009 advertisementA Tucson man convicted of littering on federal land said he will continue to leave out water for illegal immigrants walking through the desert, even if that means risking further citations. "We're committed to our humanitarian efforts," said Walt Staton, 27, who was found guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court of knowingly littering on a national wildlife refuge. "We're not asking permission from the United States to save people's lives. We never have, because we know they'd say no," Staton said. Staton, a Web designer and volunteer with the humanitarian group No More Deaths, faces up to one year in prison and a $10,000 fine when he is sentenced Aug. 11 by U.S. District Magistrate Judge Jennifer Guerin. He was cited Dec. 4 for littering when U.S. Border Patrol agents spotted him placing unopened gallon containers of water in the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge southwest of Tucson. It was one of dozens of times in his five years of volunteering with the group that he had left out water, Staton said. This time, though, Staton said a Border Patrol agent stopped his pursuit of a group of illegal immigrants to seize the water. "I was just trying to save lives," Staton said. "I was trying to end the death and suffering in the desert. The best we can understand, the United States wants to enforce the border by making the desert itself a deterrent." Staton's attorney, William Walker, argued during the two-day trial that leaving full, unopened water jugs out didn't constitute littering just because someone else later disposed of the empty container elsewhere. He told the jury of four men and eight women that, based on the prosecutor's theory, if they were given a meal in the jury room and then tossed an empty wrapper on the floor, it would mean the court was guilty of littering. "Just because something can turn into litter from someone else doesn't make it litter," Walker said. "His intent and purpose was for them to drink the water, not to litter." Prosecutors argued it shouldn't matter what Staton's intentions were, or a person's motives for committing a crime would matter in other cases. "Every bank robber would come in here and say they did it to save their dying grandmother," Assistant U.S. Attorney Lawrence Lee said. The verdict shocked Walker, who said about one-third of the jury pool was disqualified because they'd acknowledged sympathy for Staton. He said he didn't think it would be possible for those chosen to find Staton guilty. "What really surprised me, though, was . . . this trial must have cost the government more than $50,000," Walker said. "They say there aren't enough agents on the border, that they can't stop terrorists from coming into the country . . . and then they spend all of this time and money prosecuting a humanitarian who is putting out water to save lives." Staton is the second No More Deaths volunteer to go to trial on a federal littering charge. Daniel Millis was found guilty at a bench trial in September, though Walker — who also handled that case — said he has appealed to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Walker said he also plans to appeal Staton's conviction, taking it to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed. Contact reporter Brian J. Pedersen at 573-4224 or bjp@azstarnet.com. low mo - you are one of the ones who likes to answer my questions but block me from yours, is this no hypocritical?
Immigration - 7 Answers
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" We're not asking permission from the United States to save people's lives" BRAVO! I think I will donate another 10,000 to help out his efforts. What a great man this guy is! You can't have more heart than that!
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Yes, it's littering. It's kind of stupid for the government to waste time prosecuting this crime, but it's still a crime. I'd recommend Mr. Staton not leave plastic containers of any kind in federal parks.
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yeah Kize, that low mow did the same thing to me so I just blocked it too. It is littering. Trash will create more trash if you get my point!
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they only charged him with littering? why was he not charged with encouraging illegals to come to the USA. don't sweat mo, he has blocked me to.
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WOW! prosecute people that are out there to save others lives.......now you are really getting delirious! When has saving peoples lives been considered "Aiding and a Betting"? MY ANSWER IS NO! to all your questions.
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There was an article this last week about volunteers cleaning up trash along the immigrant trails in Santa Cruz Co. 3,000 pds of trash was removed. Not only is it littering it is aiding and abetting and he should be prosecuted for that also. He should be made to "volunteer" to clean after the illegal aliens. Let him see how much they really appreciate his efforts. The more you research and the more facts you put out here the more the illegal lovers will hound you. You'll be racist, xenophobic, a hate monger and what ever other flavor of the month. They claim the facts aren't facts because they come from groups who are against illegals. But the facts they get from group who do support illegals is the true facts. Write your Senator and Congress person and see what they have to tell you about illegal aliens and the cost. Maybe they are racist, hatemonger, xenophobes too.
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Yes! They are helping non-US Citizens coming into this country illegally by disguising their efforts under the “humanitarian clauseâ€. If they really want to save lives then they should go to Mexico and preach economic and cultural reforms to the people, private sector, and government. They should also preach birth control to poor people.
Do you believe we should prosecute these people? Could they also be charged with aiding and abetting illegals? If illegals cross the desert, should they not be responsible for themselves instead of these groups helping them? By Brian J. Pedersen Arizona Daily Star Tucson, Arizona | Published: 06.04.2009 advertisementA Tucson man convicted of littering on federal land said he will continue to leave out water for illegal immigrants walking through the desert, even if that means risking further citations. "We're committed to our humanitarian efforts," said Walt Staton, 27, who was found guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court of knowingly littering on a national wildlife refuge. "We're not asking permission from the United States to save people's lives. We never have, because we know they'd say no," Staton said. Staton, a Web designer and volunteer with the humanitarian group No More Deaths, faces up to one year in prison and a $10,000 fine when he is sentenced Aug. 11 by U.S. District Magistrate Judge Jennifer Guerin. He was cited Dec. 4 for littering when U.S. Border Patrol agents spotted him placing unopened gallon containers of water in the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge southwest of Tucson. It was one of dozens of times in his five years of volunteering with the group that he had left out water, Staton said. This time, though, Staton said a Border Patrol agent stopped his pursuit of a group of illegal immigrants to seize the water. "I was just trying to save lives," Staton said. "I was trying to end the death and suffering in the desert. The best we can understand, the United States wants to enforce the border by making the desert itself a deterrent." Staton's attorney, William Walker, argued during the two-day trial that leaving full, unopened water jugs out didn't constitute littering just because someone else later disposed of the empty container elsewhere. He told the jury of four men and eight women that, based on the prosecutor's theory, if they were given a meal in the jury room and then tossed an empty wrapper on the floor, it would mean the court was guilty of littering. "Just because something can turn into litter from someone else doesn't make it litter," Walker said. "His intent and purpose was for them to drink the water, not to litter." Prosecutors argued it shouldn't matter what Staton's intentions were, or a person's motives for committing a crime would matter in other cases. "Every bank robber would come in here and say they did it to save their dying grandmother," Assistant U.S. Attorney Lawrence Lee said. The verdict shocked Walker, who said about one-third of the jury pool was disqualified because they'd acknowledged sympathy for Staton. He said he didn't think it would be possible for those chosen to find Staton guilty. "What really surprised me, though, was . . . this trial must have cost the government more than $50,000," Walker said. "They say there aren't enough agents on the border, that they can't stop terrorists from coming into the country . . . and then they spend all of this time and money prosecuting a humanitarian who is putting out water to save lives." Staton is the second No More Deaths volunteer to go to trial on a federal littering charge. Daniel Millis was found guilty at a bench trial in September, though Walker — who also handled that case — said he has appealed to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Walker said he also plans to appeal Staton's conviction, taking it to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed. Contact reporter Brian J. Pedersen at 573-4224 or bjp@azstarnet.com. low mo - you are one of the ones who likes to answer my questions but block me from yours, is this no hypocritical?
Immigration - 7 Answers
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" We're not asking permission from the United States to save people's lives" BRAVO! I think I will donate another 10,000 to help out his efforts. What a great man this guy is! You can't have more heart than that!
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Yes, it's littering. It's kind of stupid for the government to waste time prosecuting this crime, but it's still a crime. I'd recommend Mr. Staton not leave plastic containers of any kind in federal parks.
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yeah Kize, that low mow did the same thing to me so I just blocked it too. It is littering. Trash will create more trash if you get my point!
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they only charged him with littering? why was he not charged with encouraging illegals to come to the USA. don't sweat mo, he has blocked me to.
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WOW! prosecute people that are out there to save others lives.......now you are really getting delirious! When has saving peoples lives been considered "Aiding and a Betting"? MY ANSWER IS NO! to all your questions.
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There was an article this last week about volunteers cleaning up trash along the immigrant trails in Santa Cruz Co. 3,000 pds of trash was removed. Not only is it littering it is aiding and abetting and he should be prosecuted for that also. He should be made to "volunteer" to clean after the illegal aliens. Let him see how much they really appreciate his efforts. The more you research and the more facts you put out here the more the illegal lovers will hound you. You'll be racist, xenophobic, a hate monger and what ever other flavor of the month. They claim the facts aren't facts because they come from groups who are against illegals. But the facts they get from group who do support illegals is the true facts. Write your Senator and Congress person and see what they have to tell you about illegal aliens and the cost. Maybe they are racist, hatemonger, xenophobes too.
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Yes! They are helping non-US Citizens coming into this country illegally by disguising their efforts under the “humanitarian clauseâ€. If they really want to save lives then they should go to Mexico and preach economic and cultural reforms to the people, private sector, and government. They should also preach birth control to poor people.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
moving to argentina and playing poker?
moving to argentina and playing poker?
I'm 18 years old. Yes I know, young and foolish and filled with hope for life just waiting to get his spirits crushed. And so, before stands me one option. Accept money from the parents i most deeply dislike, attend a state university, get some degree in financing, making my 60-80k over a career, maybe one day 100k?!?!, hope america's infrastructure doesn' collapse one day, and die on the inside, shitting on every ideal of freedom and staying true to your dreams i ever held. Or... I become a poker pro. Now just stay with me here. An online professional poker player might make anywhere from 15k (you gotta be god awful) to 100k a year (you gotta be really good). Its quiet even possible I hit it lucky and I win a few lucrative tournaments here and there, cashing in some extra few hundred grand. On average, lets say an online poker pro, as myself, will make 50k a year... (Then again, I say I'm going to be making hundreds of thousands, but thats just arrogance speaking =P) At this point, financial analyst for the win. Poker earnings are still taxed as an income tax, the job would seem far to volatile and unreliable (no health benefeits and such), and quiet honestly I come out looking like a fool unless I am the new Phil Ivey of poker. Stage two... I move to buenos aires. Buenos Aires, Argentina, is deemed "the paris of south america". With warm weather, great nice people, and a happy atmosphere, the place seems great from everything I ever read. Not once have I read anything bad about the place. On top of that, due to inflation, on 20k u.s. A year, I'd be living like a prince there (Somewhat). For example, on average a person there makes 1500 pesos a month, 18000 a year. The exchange rate is 1 us dollar to 3.5 pesos. Thus, 20k is 70k pesos. A top notch lawyer makes about 6k a month, or about the equivelant to my 20k U.S. (which i also plan to switch into euros, for the dollars quickly losing value). Anyways, with due practice and diligence, even if I hit the lowest of cielings in poker, I can live happily in argentina. Part three. As a U.S. citizen, living abroad you still follow a U.S. income tax. At first I was infuriated by this, until I learned more... if you make under 95k a year though, your exempt from the income tax. :O. Thus, all my poker winnings now become tax free, and seeing as Argentina has much bigger problems to tackle, I don't see them making online gambling a policy of theres anytime soon. But thats the beautty of online poker! If things get heated in Buenos aires, I pick up my things and move somewhere else. All I need is an internet connection and a bank account and whalla! I am employed no matter where I go :). Part four. I get to argentina, I live happy, and say I'm not a retarted monkey at poker. I make say 50k a year? That leaves 30k a year extra. Those 30k, I invest in mutual fund, (stock and money), which can overtime lead to a year roi of say 5-10%. Say I get better at investing, manage to get my portofolio to a steady RoI of 8%, and continually pump in 30-50k of savings each year (hell, win a tournament or two, and I could throw in something like 100k in a given year.) In about 20 years, at that pace, my investment portfolio would be worth millions. Forty years? ITs not too hard to imagine anything in the range of 10-30 million. Of course, this is all cirumstantial! I can get shot in the head by a maniac who randomly let out a gun shot in the direction of my window as soon as I finished writing this. But what do you think? Is it too insane? I mean the average american savings per year is 400 bux, and on average the debt is something like 150k? Even as a financial analyst, pressured to live up to "Societal standards" I don't see myself investing more than 6-10k a year, and thats without the strain of a family or wife. So, PUT IN YOUR INPUT GUYS!
Other - Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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If you own a degree - or any other qualification - then you'll already be in advace of of the bunch when it comes to looking for careers. My friend has a degree and he wasn't sure what direction to go with it, but he discovered some good tips on the resource in the resource box below which aided him to decide that he wanted to be a lab assistant. There is loads of guidance on the resource regarding other careers.
I'm 18 years old. Yes I know, young and foolish and filled with hope for life just waiting to get his spirits crushed. And so, before stands me one option. Accept money from the parents i most deeply dislike, attend a state university, get some degree in financing, making my 60-80k over a career, maybe one day 100k?!?!, hope america's infrastructure doesn' collapse one day, and die on the inside, shitting on every ideal of freedom and staying true to your dreams i ever held. Or... I become a poker pro. Now just stay with me here. An online professional poker player might make anywhere from 15k (you gotta be god awful) to 100k a year (you gotta be really good). Its quiet even possible I hit it lucky and I win a few lucrative tournaments here and there, cashing in some extra few hundred grand. On average, lets say an online poker pro, as myself, will make 50k a year... (Then again, I say I'm going to be making hundreds of thousands, but thats just arrogance speaking =P) At this point, financial analyst for the win. Poker earnings are still taxed as an income tax, the job would seem far to volatile and unreliable (no health benefeits and such), and quiet honestly I come out looking like a fool unless I am the new Phil Ivey of poker. Stage two... I move to buenos aires. Buenos Aires, Argentina, is deemed "the paris of south america". With warm weather, great nice people, and a happy atmosphere, the place seems great from everything I ever read. Not once have I read anything bad about the place. On top of that, due to inflation, on 20k u.s. A year, I'd be living like a prince there (Somewhat). For example, on average a person there makes 1500 pesos a month, 18000 a year. The exchange rate is 1 us dollar to 3.5 pesos. Thus, 20k is 70k pesos. A top notch lawyer makes about 6k a month, or about the equivelant to my 20k U.S. (which i also plan to switch into euros, for the dollars quickly losing value). Anyways, with due practice and diligence, even if I hit the lowest of cielings in poker, I can live happily in argentina. Part three. As a U.S. citizen, living abroad you still follow a U.S. income tax. At first I was infuriated by this, until I learned more... if you make under 95k a year though, your exempt from the income tax. :O. Thus, all my poker winnings now become tax free, and seeing as Argentina has much bigger problems to tackle, I don't see them making online gambling a policy of theres anytime soon. But thats the beautty of online poker! If things get heated in Buenos aires, I pick up my things and move somewhere else. All I need is an internet connection and a bank account and whalla! I am employed no matter where I go :). Part four. I get to argentina, I live happy, and say I'm not a retarted monkey at poker. I make say 50k a year? That leaves 30k a year extra. Those 30k, I invest in mutual fund, (stock and money), which can overtime lead to a year roi of say 5-10%. Say I get better at investing, manage to get my portofolio to a steady RoI of 8%, and continually pump in 30-50k of savings each year (hell, win a tournament or two, and I could throw in something like 100k in a given year.) In about 20 years, at that pace, my investment portfolio would be worth millions. Forty years? ITs not too hard to imagine anything in the range of 10-30 million. Of course, this is all cirumstantial! I can get shot in the head by a maniac who randomly let out a gun shot in the direction of my window as soon as I finished writing this. But what do you think? Is it too insane? I mean the average american savings per year is 400 bux, and on average the debt is something like 150k? Even as a financial analyst, pressured to live up to "Societal standards" I don't see myself investing more than 6-10k a year, and thats without the strain of a family or wife. So, PUT IN YOUR INPUT GUYS!
Other - Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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If you own a degree - or any other qualification - then you'll already be in advace of of the bunch when it comes to looking for careers. My friend has a degree and he wasn't sure what direction to go with it, but he discovered some good tips on the resource in the resource box below which aided him to decide that he wanted to be a lab assistant. There is loads of guidance on the resource regarding other careers.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Wilderness survival book..?
Wilderness survival book..?
Have had this terrible incurable disease for a few years now,It has actually hindered everything in my life including my backpacking/vagabonding trips around the world while i attempt to treat it and ive finally come to the conclusion,on my own,that im never going to get over this and i am going to die in the next year or two(Per my doctor.),The only vestige i have is doing what i want and have been holding back on which is vagabonding/attempting to live as meager in the wild as possible,I have some experience but not much and its more or less been a fantasy of mine so i might as well do it before i am gone,nothing to lose... i did not post that for anyone to empathize with me,just to tell my situation so i may get adequate information and that i am not a totally irrational person... My main question really is,What book would be the best informative wise on fire starting,Bedding,Edible plants,Nat. Water filtering and the basics,i have gathered a pretty large notebook full of facts on these things over the years just for this occasion but i would like a reference in terms of a book as well... I will be heading south from PA and going to try to make it as far south as i can possible to Buenos Aires,going through Mexico and Central America on very little money(Yes i know,foolish but you have to look at it from my perspective)...I would rather die noble and on my own terms than a domesticated medicated rat(No disrespect)... So any literature(Pref. that i can get from a bookstore and not online) or other websites i should print things off from would be a tremendous help...thank you:) P.S. I am NOT looking for opinions on what to do with my life,I just want to know the information i inquired about,thanks.....
Other - Outdoor Recreation - 2 Answers
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The SAS survival handbook, by John "Lofty" Wiseman. I can respect wanting to live out your dreams-I must ask however, what do you plan to do when this disease incapacitates you? It would seem a hard way to go. Each to his own though. That book will help you.
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I have this book, and i like it quite a bit. http://www.walmart.com/ip/10731593?wmlspartner=GPA&sourceid=44444444440321629755 This guy seems to know what he is talking about.
Have had this terrible incurable disease for a few years now,It has actually hindered everything in my life including my backpacking/vagabonding trips around the world while i attempt to treat it and ive finally come to the conclusion,on my own,that im never going to get over this and i am going to die in the next year or two(Per my doctor.),The only vestige i have is doing what i want and have been holding back on which is vagabonding/attempting to live as meager in the wild as possible,I have some experience but not much and its more or less been a fantasy of mine so i might as well do it before i am gone,nothing to lose... i did not post that for anyone to empathize with me,just to tell my situation so i may get adequate information and that i am not a totally irrational person... My main question really is,What book would be the best informative wise on fire starting,Bedding,Edible plants,Nat. Water filtering and the basics,i have gathered a pretty large notebook full of facts on these things over the years just for this occasion but i would like a reference in terms of a book as well... I will be heading south from PA and going to try to make it as far south as i can possible to Buenos Aires,going through Mexico and Central America on very little money(Yes i know,foolish but you have to look at it from my perspective)...I would rather die noble and on my own terms than a domesticated medicated rat(No disrespect)... So any literature(Pref. that i can get from a bookstore and not online) or other websites i should print things off from would be a tremendous help...thank you:) P.S. I am NOT looking for opinions on what to do with my life,I just want to know the information i inquired about,thanks.....
Other - Outdoor Recreation - 2 Answers
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The SAS survival handbook, by John "Lofty" Wiseman. I can respect wanting to live out your dreams-I must ask however, what do you plan to do when this disease incapacitates you? It would seem a hard way to go. Each to his own though. That book will help you.
2 :
I have this book, and i like it quite a bit. http://www.walmart.com/ip/10731593?wmlspartner=GPA&sourceid=44444444440321629755 This guy seems to know what he is talking about.
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