#Southern Conforts - Season 1

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Southern Comforts - Episode 1: “The Roommate Shuffle”

INT. APARTMENT – LIVING ROOM – MORNING The apartment is cozy but slightly messy. EMLY, mid-20s, sits on the couch scrolling through her phone while sipping coffee. JAKE, late 20s, is lounging in a recliner, wearing pajamas and munching on cereal. EMILY(looking up from her phone)So, I was thinking we need to shake things up around here. How about a chore swap? JAKE(smirking)You mean you want me…

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Kilimanjaro climbs via Umbwe Route 6 days

Day: 1 Arrive in Arusha Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We will arrange a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). To Arusha at Ilboru Safari Lodge, where the rest of the day is at leisure. We stay at Ilboru Safari Lodge, which is beautifully located on the slope of Mt. Meru and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure. We will gather in the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. Day2: Umbwe Cave (at 3,000 m); 6-8 hours walking The climb starts from Umbwe Gate (1,400 m.) The path follows a ridge between two deep valleys up through the dense montane forest. On sunny days, and especially in the dry season, this section is very lush and beautiful; it can also be a very muddy experience, particularly if it has rained recently! It’s a steep and rough walk up to our first camp, Umbwe Cave at (3,000 m). Day3: Barranco valley (3,950 m); 4-6 hours walking. The path gets steeper on this section, as you get out of the forest. One place it’s necessary to do a bit of climbing / scrambling past a 10 meter rock, but after that the path gets easier. The views starts to open up, and the vegetation is now the typical moorland, with giant senecios around, and the icefields at Kibo is now clearly visible. Camp is in the Barranco valley (3,950 m.), which has spectacular views to both Kibo and the plains beneath. Day4: Karanga campsite (4,000 m); 4-5 hours walking A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Icefields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga (4,000 m.), the last water point on the approach to Barafu, in a narrow valley. There is plenty of time to rest, or for a short optional acclimatisation walk in the afternoon up the valley above the camp. Day5: Barafu campsite (4,600 m); 4-5 hours walking. A short but steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views to reach Mweka Junction (4,150 m.). We then climb steadily to reach the Barafu campsite (4,600 m.) The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before an early night. Day6: Mweka forest camp (3,100 m); 13-15 hours walking. We will start our ascent by torchlight around midnight so that we can be up on the Crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (5,735 m.), in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite (3,100 m.) Mweka forest camp. Most of us will be too tired to notice the beauty of the forest surrounding the crowded campsite Day7: Mweka forest camp to Mweka gate (1,650 m); 3-5 hours walking. A sustained descent through lovely forest with lush undergrowth takes us to Mweka National Park gate. Day 8: Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Private departure transfer is included   Kilimanjaro Climbing Includes: 2 Nights accommodation in Arusha at Ilboru Safari Lodge is included Private professional mountain guides All Park fees Rescue fees All meals while on the Mountain Arrival and Departure transfers Government taxes, VAT and all relating service charges Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees Tents and confortable mattress Portable Toilet Emergency Oxygen Walking Poles Emergency Evacuation by Flying Doctor Excludes: Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.) Meals not listed above Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc) Tips and any items of personal nature. Read the full article

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Florida State wins big in Independence Bowl vs. Southern Miss

This one started out sloppy in the beginning, but ended up being a Noles domination

Florida State won big in its 36th consecutive bowl appearance, defeating Southern Miss 42-13 in Shreveport’s Independence Bowl on Wednesday afternoon. This game felt pretty weird at the beginning, with FSU looking a bit out of sorts.

The Noles had a five penalties in the 1st quarter, a missed extra point, and nearly had a 25-yard loss. But despite USM scoring the first touchdown to take an early 6-0 lead, the Noles proved to be way more talented, and completely overpowered the Golden Eagles as the day went on, eventually winning by 29. The 2017 season as a whole was quite weird for FSU, but it must feel nice for Nole fans to cap it off with a big bowl win and move on.

Final score

Florida State 42, Southern Miss 13

Fourth quarter

07:32, Florida State 42, Southern Miss 13

This one’s over — Florida State puts in back-up quarterback JJ Cosentino, and the Noles tack on a field goal to further extend their lead. ALso, please enjoy this extremely lit Nole fan:

13:34 Florida State 39, Southern Miss 13

James Blackmon finds Auden Tate again for a touchdown to extend the Noles’ lead. A bad snap though causes FSU to miss the extra point.

Third quarter

00:44, Florida State 33, Southern Miss 13

USM shows life and scores a touchdown to cut the deficit a bit.

3:25, Florida State 33, Southern Miss 6

USM’s defense has no answer for Nole running back Jacques Patrick, who scores a touchdown to give FSU an even bigger lead.

8:05, Florida State 26, Southern Miss 6

USM ended up having to punt anyway, but the Golden Eagles successfully executed this nice fake punt form deep in their own territory.

10:45, Florida State 26, Southern Miss 6

The Noles get on the board first in the second half with a 39-yard field goal from Robert Aguayo. The Golden Eagles have some catching up to do if they want to get back in this game.

Halftime

Florida State leads USM 23-6 at the half.

Second quarter

1:33, Florida State 23, Southern Miss 6

James Blackmon finds Auden Tate in the end zone to give the Noles a confortable lead before halftime.

Primetime Deion Sanders is in the house!

7:48, Florida State 16, Southern Miss 6

Roberto Aquayo redeems himself after the missed XP with a 29-yard field goal to extend FSU’s lead.

12:38, Florida State 13, Southern Miss 6

James Blackmon finds Cam Akers for another TD, and then the Noles gloriously DOINK the extra point.

Oh, and FSU has five penalties for 50 yards so far today.

First quarter

5:20, Florida State 7, Southern Miss 6

The Noles respond with a 20-yard touchdown pass from James Blackmon to Auden Tate to take their first lead of the day.

Before this score, FSU nearly had a 25-yard loss, but it was negated by a Southern Miss offsides penalty.

Oh also, there have been seven penalties in this game already! Four of them were for USM going offsides four times in one drive, and FSU’s had a pair of special teams penalties already.

11:05, Southern Miss 6, Florida State 0

The Golden Eagles strike first on a five-yard touchdown run from quarterback Kwadra Griggs, but they miss the extra point.

USM’s first drive was kept alive thanks to an unfortunate running into the kicker penalty by FSU.

The Florida State Seminoles believe they are a better team than their 6-6 record indicates, and it’s safe to say that nobody on that roster thought they’d be playing the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the Independence Bowl, trying to secure a winning season. But it’s where they’re at, and all they can do from here is try and win that game, which is set for 1:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, broadcast on ESPN (live streaming via WatchESPN).

For the Seminoles, they want to end things with a win to carry some momentum into the offseason. They will be expected to be back among the elite teams a year from now, but they’re a far way from coming into the year ranked No. 3.

They’re also fighting to secure their 40th consecutive winning season, an important goal for any school that cares about its football program. Losing that streak and having it go down as, officially, a losing season, is actually a fairly big deal.

Things have been rough on the coaching staff, as Jimbo Fisher left for Texas A&M, and Willie Taggart left Oregon to join Florida State.

Southern Miss, on the other hand, won three straight games to close its season, and it’s close enough to home that the game in Shreveport might as well be considered a home game.

Below is all you need to know to watch the action.

Time, TV channel, and streaming info

Time: 1:30 p.m. ET

Location: Independence Stadium, Shreveport, La.

TV: ESPN

Streaming: WatchESPN

Odds: Florida State opened as 14-point favorites over Southern Miss

Florida State vs. Southern Miss news:

There was a lot of doubt as to whether Florida State was even bowl eligible this year. The school has come out and said that it is, though it was going to play in Wednesday’s game regardless.

These two schools just played ... on the basketball court. In their final non-conference game of this season, FSU dominated Southern Miss in basketball. Is that a preview of what will happen on Wednesday?

Florida State vs. Southern Miss prediction:

It’s been a nightmare season for the Seminoles, but they are a much better team than Southern Miss, and they should get away with a win on Wednesday, ending things on a high note.

Be sure to check out all our bowl predictions here.

College football's first bowl game was almost its last

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Kilimanjaro climbs via Umbwe Route 6 days

Day: 1 Arrive in Arusha Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We will arrange a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). To Arusha at Ilboru Safari Lodge, where the rest of the day is at leisure. We stay at Ilboru Safari Lodge, which is beautifully located on the slope of Mt. Meru and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure. We will gather in the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. Day2: Umbwe Cave (at 3,000 m); 6-8 hours walking The climb starts from Umbwe Gate (1,400 m.) The path follows a ridge between two deep valleys up through the dense montane forest. On sunny days, and especially in the dry season, this section is very lush and beautiful; it can also be a very muddy experience, particularly if it has rained recently! It’s a steep and rough walk up to our first camp, Umbwe Cave at (3,000 m). Day3: Barranco valley (3,950 m); 4-6 hours walking. The path gets steeper on this section, as you get out of the forest. One place it’s necessary to do a bit of climbing / scrambling past a 10 meter rock, but after that the path gets easier. The views starts to open up, and the vegetation is now the typical moorland, with giant senecios around, and the icefields at Kibo is now clearly visible. Camp is in the Barranco valley (3,950 m.), which has spectacular views to both Kibo and the plains beneath. Day4: Karanga campsite (4,000 m); 4-5 hours walking A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Icefields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga (4,000 m.), the last water point on the approach to Barafu, in a narrow valley. There is plenty of time to rest, or for a short optional acclimatisation walk in the afternoon up the valley above the camp. Day5: Barafu campsite (4,600 m); 4-5 hours walking. A short but steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views to reach Mweka Junction (4,150 m.). We then climb steadily to reach the Barafu campsite (4,600 m.) The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before an early night. Day6: Mweka forest camp (3,100 m); 13-15 hours walking. We will start our ascent by torchlight around midnight so that we can be up on the Crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (5,735 m.), in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite (3,100 m.) Mweka forest camp. Most of us will be too tired to notice the beauty of the forest surrounding the crowded campsite Day7: Mweka forest camp to Mweka gate (1,650 m); 3-5 hours walking. A sustained descent through lovely forest with lush undergrowth takes us to Mweka National Park gate. Day 8: Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Private departure transfer is included   Kilimanjaro Climbing Includes: 2 Nights accommodation in Arusha at Ilboru Safari Lodge is included Private professional mountain guides All Park fees Rescue fees All meals while on the Mountain Arrival and Departure transfers Government taxes, VAT and all relating service charges Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees Tents and confortable mattress Portable Toilet Emergency Oxygen Walking Poles Emergency Evacuation by Flying Doctor Excludes: Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.) Meals not listed above Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc) Tips and any items of personal nature. Read the full article

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Kilimanjaro climbs via Umbwe Route 6 days

Day: 1 Arrive in Arusha Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We will arrange a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). To Arusha at Ilboru Safari Lodge, where the rest of the day is at leisure. We stay at Ilboru Safari Lodge, which is beautifully located on the slope of Mt. Meru and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure. We will gather in the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. Day2: Umbwe Cave (at 3,000 m); 6-8 hours walking The climb starts from Umbwe Gate (1,400 m.) The path follows a ridge between two deep valleys up through the dense montane forest. On sunny days, and especially in the dry season, this section is very lush and beautiful; it can also be a very muddy experience, particularly if it has rained recently! It’s a steep and rough walk up to our first camp, Umbwe Cave at (3,000 m). Day3: Barranco valley (3,950 m); 4-6 hours walking. The path gets steeper on this section, as you get out of the forest. One place it’s necessary to do a bit of climbing / scrambling past a 10 meter rock, but after that the path gets easier. The views starts to open up, and the vegetation is now the typical moorland, with giant senecios around, and the icefields at Kibo is now clearly visible. Camp is in the Barranco valley (3,950 m.), which has spectacular views to both Kibo and the plains beneath. Day4: Karanga campsite (4,000 m); 4-5 hours walking A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Icefields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga (4,000 m.), the last water point on the approach to Barafu, in a narrow valley. There is plenty of time to rest, or for a short optional acclimatisation walk in the afternoon up the valley above the camp. Day5: Barafu campsite (4,600 m); 4-5 hours walking. A short but steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views to reach Mweka Junction (4,150 m.). We then climb steadily to reach the Barafu campsite (4,600 m.) The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before an early night. Day6: Mweka forest camp (3,100 m); 13-15 hours walking. We will start our ascent by torchlight around midnight so that we can be up on the Crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (5,735 m.), in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite (3,100 m.) Mweka forest camp. Most of us will be too tired to notice the beauty of the forest surrounding the crowded campsite Day7: Mweka forest camp to Mweka gate (1,650 m); 3-5 hours walking. A sustained descent through lovely forest with lush undergrowth takes us to Mweka National Park gate. Day 8: Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Private departure transfer is included   Kilimanjaro Climbing Includes: 2 Nights accommodation in Arusha at Ilboru Safari Lodge is included Private professional mountain guides All Park fees Rescue fees All meals while on the Mountain Arrival and Departure transfers Government taxes, VAT and all relating service charges Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees Tents and confortable mattress Portable Toilet Emergency Oxygen Walking Poles Emergency Evacuation by Flying Doctor Excludes: Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.) Meals not listed above Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc) Tips and any items of personal nature. Read the full article