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Hurunui Jacks, West Coast
Glamping at Hurunui Jacks
Hurunui Jacks is situated on the West Coast of the South Island, just 12 kilometres from the centre of Hokitika, and metres from the spectacular West Coast Wilderness cycle trail.
Hurunui Jacks is an unforgettable glamping experience. Your luxury canvas tent rests on a private spot on the banks of the Kaniere River, nestled amongst ancient virgin forest. Surrounded by National Park and Conservation land - it's 30 acres of total peace and tranquility - and the perfect couples get-away.
The campsite has a rustic, fully covered and enclosed camp kitchen with hot water heated by an old-school, wood-fired chippie. You can either cook on the gas BBQ, gas rings - or try camp-style cooking over an open fire.
Enjoy a steaming hot shower in the camp bathroom...and later enjoy a glass of wine and a soak in an outdoor bath under the stars. Then, tucked up in your comfortable bed, between 100% cotton sheets and under a pure wool duvet, you'll be able to lie back and relax to the sounds of the river and the bush…
The tent is kept warm and toasty with a wood-burning stove, so summer or winter, you'll be camping in complete comfort.
On the property is a lake filled with rainbow trout. Give fly-fishing a try! Or simply take a walk through the private marked walk that meanders through the native bush.
A paradise for wildlife - bush robins, fantails, tuis, bellbirds, and native wood pigeons - flit through the moss covered rimu, matai and totara trees.
If canvas walls aren't for you, don't worry, there's also the atmospheric and cosy cottage accommodation 'The Nest' which is available to book too.
So...if you're looking for a really wonderful experience, Hurunui Jacks is the place to visit. Lose yourself in the West Coast wilderness. Enjoy the peace… and the ethereal feeling of being surrounded by ancient bush, in a truly unique landscape.
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Hurunui Jacks is a magical property on the South Island's West Coast. Surrounded by virgin native bush and bordering the pretty Kaniere River, glampers will find plenty to do and see. Go trout fishing on the lake, enjoy some delicious whitebait fritters - and savour absolute peace in an outdoor bath under the stars. Hurunui Jacks is situated right on the West Coast Wilderness cycle trail.
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Check Availability and Book - Hurunui Jacks, West Coast
A 10% deposit is charged during the booking process. The deposit is non-refundable, however it can be transferred to another booking made within a 12 month period, if your stay is cancelled more than 3 weeks prior to your arrival.
Rates and Extras
Hurunui Jacks has a standard minimum stay period of 2 nights. The minimum booking period for long weekends such as Easter, Labour Weekend, Anniversary Weekend etc is 3 nights.
Peak (1 September to 30 April)
The standard peak nightly rate is $250 per night for up to 2 people.
Off-Peak (1 May to 31 August)
The standard off-peak nightly rate is $225 per night for up to 2 people.
Please note that Hurunui Jacks is closed over July and August.
The quickest way to check availability and book is by using our online booking calendar. This is always up-to-date. Find the date that suits you, then click Book Now. You'll be taken through the booking process in a few easy steps.
During the booking process, you'll be asked to pay a 10% non-refundable deposit to secure your booking. Once you've completed the booking process and deposit payment, you'll receive a confirmation email. This explains how to pay the remainder of your balance, which is due 4 weeks prior to your arrival date. If you've booked within this timeframe, the full balance will be due straight away. We'll provide bank account details for payment by Internet Banking deposit in the email, and we also provide a secure link so you can opt to pay by credit card. Credit card payments incur a 2.5% surcharge.
Due to the number of water hazards on the property, Hurunui Jacks is an adults and couples only campsite. If you're looking for a safe and family friendly glamping site, check out some of our other current glamping sites that are super safe and fun for kids.
The campsite is approximately a 100 metre walk along a clear track - partly along the river bank and through native bush - from the guest parking area.
There are no restrictions on coming and going from the property. However, just bear in mind that it gets very dark at night and if returning late, torches will be essential (you'll find torches in the tent for guest use).
Arrival: 2.00pm - 8.00pm (or 6.00pm in winter)
Check out: 11.00am
This is to allow enough time to prepare the tent for the incoming guests, however you're welcome to stay on and enjoy the property after you have vacated the tent.
Hurunui Jacks has one large wooden, framed luxury tent. The tent has a 24sqm floor space with ample room for a queen-sized double bed, sofa and table and chairs.
The campsite at Hurunui Jacks has no electric power source. Hot water is supplied via a wet back attached to a wood-fired coal range. LPG gas bottles provide gas for cooking and cups of tea. German Feuerhand lanterns that run on clean-burning clarified paraffin provide lighting. A wood-burning stove provides warmth for cosy Autumn and Winter glamping, or whenever there's a chilly evening.
- The camp bathroom has a pleasant-to-use composting toilet, sink, shower and hot water. An outdoor bath set in the bush provides an alternative, and fantastically atmospheric way to get clean too!
- The camp kitchen is a fully covered and enclosed space with bench space and hot water for dishes. Coal range, gas BBQ, double gas ring, campfire/brazier are all options for cooking on.
- Food storage can be found in the camp kitchen cupboards, and a chilly bin with daily delivery of ice packs is used for cool food storage. A separate fridge freezer in Maureen and John's house can also be used for longer term cool food storage if necessary.
- Mobile phone reception is not available on the property. You need to drive approx 8km back towards town to access reception. (There is a new cell phone tower in the planning to cover this area in 2014/15). Guests are welcome to leave phones on charge in the office if needed.
100% cotton, top quality sheets. Wool duvet, wool blankets are supplied, and beds will be made up prior to your arrival.
- Food and drink
- Warm clothing in winter – especially if you want to soak up the evening stars
- Gumboots could be handy! But if you don't have any, don't worry. Maureen and John will lend you some if necessary.
- Toiletries
- Insect repellent & sunscreen
A couple of safety things to note for your trip to Hurunui Jacks...
- No dogs are permitted on the property for the safety of the wildlife.
- Note that there are a lot of water hazards on the property - ponds, a lake and river boardering the property.
Getting There
693 Lake Kaniere Road
Hurunui Jacks is approximately 12km inland from Hokitika and 13km from Hokitika Airport.
Approaching from the South on State Highway 6, turn right at the sign for Lake Kaniere (or left if you're coming from the North), into Stafford Street. Bella Vista Motel is on the corner. Follow the signs to Lake Kaniere.
At Kaniere you'll see a g.a.s Station. Shortly after, there is a left turn from Kaniere Road into Lake Kaniere Road (this is signposted Lake Kaniere). Make sure you take this turn, DO NOT follow the road round to the right (the Kaniere - Kowhitirangi Rd.) this will take you out towards the Hokitika Gorge (as stunning as it is, you might not want to go there just yet!)
You'll know you've made it when you see a Hurunui Jacks sign on the road side.
Longitude: 171.077300000
Latitude: -42.7695200000
Print out a Hurunui Jacks info sheet with address, host contact details, and google map directions, for your drive right here.
Eating and Drinking
Bring your own food and cook using the gas BBQ or gas rings.
The nearest supermarket for supplies is the New World supermarket in Hokitika, approximately 12 kms away (15 minutes drive time).
You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you will need in the camp kitchen.
Alternatively, treat yourselves to some of the great local nosh! Here are our recommendations for places to eat and drink in Hokitika:
- Fat Pipis Pizza - best pizza ever.
- Phil at The Regent Theatre Cafe - for the best coffee.
- West Coast Wine Company - drinks and nibbles in a secret garden. They often have live music and a 'bring your own food' policy!
- Porky's Takeaways - best fish and chips on the Coast!
Things To Do
- Go for a bush walk through marked tracks in our private native bush
- Feed the rainbow trout in the lake
- Take one of the three mountain bikes we have for guest use and go for a bike ride on the West Coast Wilderness Trail
- Battle it out over scrabble or dominoes, or one of the other board games kept in the tent
- Soak in the tub with a good book and a glass of wine.
- Pick up some good old Kiwi fish and chips from Porky's Takeaways, grab a bottle of vino or a few beers, light a fire on the beach and watch the sun set. Stunning.
- Have a mooch around the metropolis of Hokitika. Check out the arty shops, have a real fruit ice cream from Sweet Alice's, they make their own fudge too.
- Best 2 – 3 hour trip from Hurunui Jacks….drive up to Lake Kaniere, past the amazing Dorothy Falls, the stunning Hokitika Gorge. Maybe call in for a beer at one of the local pubs - The Kokatahi Hotel or The Empire Hotel at Kaniere and meet some of the eclectic locals.
- There are lots of beautiful and interesting walks and bike rides around the area. The Kaniere Water Race track is a classic. There are bikes if you would like to take off for a cycle. And….the West Coast Wilderness Trail, part of the NZ wide cycle trail initiative, is right on the doorstep.
- Neighbour, Bevan Climo, just a 1km or so down the road, is a renowned pounamu (greenstone) carver. Check out his amazing work. He plays a mean guitar too.
Your Hosts
John Plows and Maureen Cook are a couple with a diverse and fascinating background.
John (now 67) came to NZ when he was 3 years old from the UK. He started out his career as the first screen printing apprentice in NZ - his first printing job was the original 4 Square Man poster.
Since then, he's been involved in everything from clothing retail (ex-director of Kiwi clothing company Global Culture) through to guiding hunting, fishing shooting types in the New Zealand wilderness.
John bought Hurunui Jacks, in 2000 and knew that he'd finally 'found his place'. He then set about convincing Christchurch based Maureen that this was the place for her too. Word on the street, is that she was finally wooed by the promise of a chicken coop and her own little flock!
Yorkshire lass, Maureen hasn't looked back - and now wouldn't dream of exchanging life on the West Coast for anything else.
Since settling in Hokitika, John and Maureen have combined their experience and launched their own Hurunui Jacks clothing and merchandise range (West Coast inspired - whitebait/gumboots/Monteith's beer!). You can buy their fantastic range either online on their website or in the i-SITES up and down the Coast. They also have plenty of stock on hand, so if you love what you see, you can also buy direct from them during your stay at a special discounted rate, just for guests.
As well as their beautiful luxury campsite, John and Maureen also have 'The Nest'. The Nest is cosy, comfortable cottage accommodation and it's available to rent right here. Perfect for those that prefer solid walls over canvas!
Booking Terms
1. Booking and payments
1.1 A deposit of 10% is required to confirm your booking and secure the property. This will be charged to your credit card at the time of booking. A 2.75% credit card payment surcharge will be applied to this payment.
1.2 On receipt of the deposit, you will receive an email confirming both the payment and your booking details.
1.3 The remaining balance will be due 4 weeks in advance of your arrival date. An email reminder will be sent to you 3 days prior to this date, where an outstanding balance remains. The reminder email gives you the option to pay the remaining balance by internet banking or, if your internet banking payment has not been received within 48 hours, the remaining balance will automatically be charged to the credit card used at the time of booking. Please note: a 2.5% credit card payment surcharge is applied to all payments made by credit card. Credit card data is held in a secure and encrypted environment.
1.4 Bookings made within 4 weeks in advance of your arrival date will be charged the full balance at the time of booking (this may be processed in two payments).
1.5 If you are unable to pay the balance before the stated due date, you will forfeit your deposit and your booking will be cancelled.
1.6 Bookings made online within 48 hours of arrival will not be confirmed immediately. Once the campsite has agreed that the booking can be honoured, the guest will be informed by Canopy Camping Escapes and the credit card used for the online booking will be charged the full balance of the stay (note that there is a 2.5% credit card fee).
2. Cancellation and severe weather warnings
2.1 Some campsites may have limitations due to weather. If severe weather is forecast we will call you as soon as possible prior to your scheduled arrival date to advise you and cancel your booking. You can choose whether to defer your holiday to a later date subject to availability or receive a full refund.
2.2 Your 10% deposit is non-refundable, however it can be transferred to another booking made within a 12 month period, if your stay is cancelled more than 3 weeks prior to your arrival.
2.3 Cancellation by you within 4-21 days of your arrival date will result in 50% of the total cost of your stay being charged. Cancellation within 3 days of your arrival date will result in 100% of the total cost of your stay being charged.
3. Safety and Hazards
3.1 Campsites are often situated on working farms and there are hazards both natural and man-made. You accept that you enter the property at your own risk to participate in a glamping holiday.
3.2 Participation in activities such as, outdoor baths, climbing trees, walking on the property and any other activity on the property is the responsibility of the Guest and is done so at their own risk.
3.3 Canopy Camping Escapes accept no liability for accident, loss of property or personal injury whilst on your stay.
4. Pets
No pets allowed. Campsites are often situated on working farms, and therefore are not suitable for visiting pets.
GST of 15% (where applicable) is included in the daily per night cost. A GST invoice will be supplied if requested.
6. The Holiday – Guest Conditions of occupancy and Conduct
6.1 The Guests have the right to occupy the Property for the paid holiday period only.
6.2 Guests are required to observe the rules and familiarise themselves with the procedures contained in the information folder provided in the tent.
6.3 Guests shall take all reasonable and proper care of the property and its furniture, fittings and effects in or on the property and leave them in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period.
6.4 Guests are required to inform the owner of any damage or breakage in or around the property promptly so that it can be repaired and replaced for the next guests. Guests are bound to reimburse the owners for replacement, repair or extra cleaning costs where reasonably demanded by the owners for damage caused by the guests.
6.5 Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.
6.6 Guests undertake to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their property. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Any refund for so doing will be at the entire discretion of the Owner in consulation with Canopy Camping Escapes.
7. Authority to Sign
The person who completes the Booking Form certifies that: he or she is authorised to agree the Booking Conditions on behalf of all persons included in the Booking Form, including those substituted or added at a later date; the signatory is over eighteen years of age; they agree to take responsibility for the party occupying the Property, and to notify Canopy Camping Escapes if they are not a member of the holiday party.
Comments from our guests
The guest comments we publish on this page come from a feedback survey that we send every guest after their stay at Hurunui Jacks. We publish these comments verbatim. Hurunui Jacks is also listed on Trip Advisor.
"If you would like a peaceful romantic setting where you truly feel like you've gotten away from it all Hurunui Jacks is it. Maureen was a fabulous host."
Ros and Graeme (2 November 2016)
"A great place for people who appreciate nature and a good level of comfort too."
19 October 2016
"We are experienced campers and at Hurunui Jacks we got top of the range camping. Having such surroundings makes it all the more enjoyable."
Judith & Paul Munro (11 October 2016)
"The thrill of camping with the comforts of home."
Melissa (30 September 2016)
"Whether you're looking for a quiet escape, a romantic getaway, or just to try something a little off the beaten track, there really is no time better than NOW. Hurunui Jacks has it all and you will fall in love immediately."
(27 September 2016)
"A fabulous setting to get off grid."
Missy (15 September 2016)
"Loved the relaxing environment and the isolation to take some time back for ourselves. The fires were amazing nothing like sitting around under the stars eating dinner with the fire and some candles. Coming back, best holiday I've ever had."
Sam and Tom (11 September 2016)
"A slice of paradise!!"
Scott Gallacher (9 September 2016)
"Untouched native bush, a river singing at our doorstep, welcoming hosts and cosy accommodation. Nothing more we could want. A blissful weekend."
Sarah (21 June 2016)
"Absolutely stunning. If you want a relaxing weekend away in the the west coast forest I definitely recommend going to Hurunui Jacks. We had the best time."
(10 June 2016)
"It was seriously so relaxing and peaceful to not have any reception, can't even explain how enjoyable it was!"
Annie (10 May 2016)
"Such a wonderful place to stay, brilliant to be disconnected from the rat race, magical to be staying in such a natural bush setting and experiencing (comfortably) how New Zealand's pioneers had to live daily."
John & Ruth Gamblin (23 April 2016)
"We loved our visit to Hurunui Jacks. It is such a calm and peaceful spot."
Chloe Newble (21 April 2016)
"5 star camping...beats a hotel any day. Best holiday we have had!"
Ashley (19 April 2016)
"We had the most amazing, romantic getaway canopy camping at Hurunui Jacks. It was wonderfully private and serene. The outdoor bath was fantastic and there's everything you could ever need...just bring food & drink and you're set!"
Kerry Andrews (11 April 2016)
"Two nights weren't enough!"
(7 April 2016)
"We highly recommend hurunui jacks it's such a beautiful setting so relaxing and peaceful, worth every minute of it."
Brogan and Andy (25 March 2016)
"This is the place to go if you need a break from the hustle and bustle of a busy life."
Anna (20 March 2016)
"John and Maureen have a very special place and all of the extra little touches like candles, farm eggs and marshmallows make it extra special! We loved it!"
Emily Hope (3 March 2016)
"Such a wonderful place to enjoy the peaceful tranquillity of the bush, river and wildlife, we will be back."
Michele (2 March 2016)
"Peaceful, relaxing getaway. Magical native forest."
Debbie Knight (23 February 2016)
"An absolutely magical getaway. Such a special place. We can't wait to come back!"
(30 January 2016)
"We had a wonderful honeymoon at Huranui jacks! Could not ask for a more romantic spot to hide away at for a magical few days."
Mikaela (24 January 2016)
"No power, no cell reception, no distractions. Hurunui Jacks is a very unique, beautiful and tranquil experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the candle lit, outdoor bath - the only interruption in silence being a curious Weka. John, Maureen and Dennis were exceptionally accommodating, their efforts and personal touches ensuring we had everything we could have asked for and more. It was extremely hard to leave their little piece of paradise."
Jenna and Anthony (5 January 2016)
"It's a great introduction to camping if you've never gone on your own. If you're an avid camper then it's a perfect pampered experience. You're also very close to the necessities but you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere, which is the point in camping, after all!!"
Maria (21 December 2015)
"A beautiful, peaceful destination, the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway from a busy city life. Highly recommend!"
16 December 2015
"Thanks so much Maureen & John.....you have the most amazing camp setup and were absolutely brilliant hosts. Picked us up/dropped us off at the airport, offered to purchase our groceries, loaned us bikes to go exploring. We had such an amazing time.....made even more special by an accepted marriage proposal. We will definately be back."
Barry Fowler (6 December 2015)
"This is the closest to paradise on earth. Great experience despite the weather."
(6 December 2015)
"This was such a refreshing get away from the city. With life getting busy it was so nice to get away from the fast pace of life, phones and emails and just spend time together in such a well thought and beautiful spot. Whether is was gold panning, playing a game of uno or enjoying a lovely cheese board we felt 100% at home. Would recommend this to anyone who enjoys the outdoors and is after a special get away."
Kate and Hamish (2 December 2015)
"Hurunui Jacks was wonderful and extremely welcoming. They provided the perfect environment for giving us a relaxing and private 'glamping' retreat. The experience was perfect and exactly as advertised, we can't wait to head back! If you love New Zealand, you already love Hurunui Jacks."
Dez (30 November 2015)
"If you are on the edge about a camping holiday give this a try. You are eased into the outdoor camping life with a touch of luxury and and a few homely touches to draw you in. It's peaceful, tranquil and you won't regret the stay. P.S - the bath is a big treat."
Clark and Charlotte (15 November 2015)
"Try it - you will love it!!!"
Raylene and Doug (3 November 2015)
"Hurunui Jacks was beautiful, relaxing and an experience unlike any I have experienced. Maureen and John are so welcoming and made us feel at home and like valued guests. It is a true piece of paradise!"
Laura Jones (30 October 2015)
"Hurunui Jacks was the perfect escape from our busy lives. The scenery is beautiful & peaceful, we we're so relaxed."
Marce & Becs Taulango (14 October 2015)
"Loved Hurunui Jacks... the location, the camping experience, Maureen, John and Dennis... would do it again!"
Jaime Butler (5 October 2015)
"The hosts were amazing! They were so accommodating and there were so many personal touches from them that just made the experience that extra bit special. They were also very aware to ensure your privacy at the same time as being so friendly and welcoming. Everything was there that we needed! The spot where the tent is located is a piece of paradise, nothing beat waking to those views! Maureen and John had a lot of local knowledge to share of the essential things to do and hidden secrets. Everything was so comfortable and it really felt like home for those three days .... it was so hard to leave! Loved every minute!"
(30 September 2015)
"Had a wonderful time, perfect location and facilities. Can totally recommend the experience as a superb way to rest and recharge. Lying back in the outdoor bath watching the stars was just bliss!"
Cheryl and Dave (15 September 2015)
"An experience which should not be missed - and I promise it's not just for tourists. With no distractions from your everyday life and just the warm glow of an outdoor fire and an endless sky of stars I promise you, you will relax like you have never relaxed before.... honestly book in for a night you will not regret it."
Ellen Dawson (9 September 2015)
"Such a beautiful, peaceful place. Maureen and John were so helpful, they really love and care for the place so much and have thought of every detail, from lanterns and hotwater bottles to the gorgeous kitchen setup and outdoor bath. Can't wait to come back!"
Cassie & Tom (4 July 2015)
"Perfect place for a romantic getaway. This is 5 star camping and even in midwinter, Hurunui Jacks surpassed all my expectations. Simply stunning"
Lucy Currie (29 June 2015)
"It's a beautiful site, the owners are helpful. The accommodations are well equipped, lovely fresh breakfast amenities, fresh towels and outdoor tub for starwatching. Absolutely recommended."
(23 June 2015)
"If you are looking to get away from it all, in a secluded beautiful setting, with home comforts, this is for you!"
(19 May 2015)
"I highly recommend staying at this lovely location. Being able to go to sleep listening to the sounds of the river flowing, and waking up to sunshine and birds chirping was absolute bliss. Wonderful privacy while surrounded by lush natural bush. Friendly and thoughtful hosts who have thought of everything.. down to a supply of gumboots and rain jackets."
Letitia (5 May 2015)
"Rain or shine this is amazing. Fantastic experience that you will be talking about for weeks :)"
Anna Taylor (9 April 2015)
"Without a doubt this was one of the best weekends away we have ever had; from the magical setting, fantastic facilities and all those special touches (including the marshmallows for toasting), to the peace and quiet, the whole experience was fabulous. Thank you for creating such a wonderful haven; we were lucky to have enjoyed it on a clear night (when the brazier was in full roar) and during a spectacular West Coast storm that lit up the tent (when the fire and glow of candlelight created the most deliciously cosy atmosphere). We couldn't recommend Hurunui Jacks any higher; an experience everyone should try. Thank you!"
Kelly & David Taylor (31 March 2015)
"Thanks for an amazing weekend, the rain tried to keep us away but from the time we arrived the weather was lovely. Such a great set up in a beautiful spot and Maureen and John were lovely and very helpful."
Jess Lewis (11 March 2015)
"When we first arrived we were sitting around the brazier drinking gin and tonics discussing the most fun/best days of life. Our wedding was top of the list, followed by some fun days spent with friends at festivals, parties at my parents place in Granity and particular days on different holidays. On Saturday afternoon after swimming in the swimming hole we added that day to our list too."
Niki and Fred (21 February 2015)
"Maureen and John have done an amazing job of creating the most perfect spot and are wonderful hosts."
Jo (10 February 2015)
"Great location amongst the ferns beside the river, comfy bed, and a wonderful little kitchen and bathroom with plenty of hot water for a bath nestled amongst the trees."
John Hearn (24 January 2015)
"It is amazing. So good that we kind of don't want to tell anyone about it as we want to keep it our little secret."
Tim (14 October 2014)
"A definite for the bucket list."
Patrick and Adrienne Grose (5 October 2014)
"We absolutely loved our short stay at Hurunui Jacks - wish it could have been longer! John and Maureen were so accomodating and all the lovely little touches made our stay that much better. Hardly got time to read our books with all the exploring, fire tending, campfire cooking and board games! Would love to come back one day."
Carrie Peterson (2 October 2014)
"We'll be back to Hurunui Jacks - camping in style with all sorts of sweet little twists - fire always going on arrival, hurricane lamps on the deck waiting for us, fire lit so the outside bath was toasty warm. Very comfy and snug beds. And right on the Wilderness Trail, which is awesome! Fabulous time. Thanks Maureen & John!"
Shona Addison (1 October 2014)
"My husband and I had a wonderful time here. The hosts are friendly and helpful, the tent is warm and comfortable and the location is superb. We enjoyed having the pleasures of camping in such comfort!"
James and Ally (19 September 2014)
"We had the most amazing weekend at Hurunui Jacks. John and Maureen have had a beautiful dream that they brought to life and we are so happy to have been able to share it! If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, switch off and just relax this is the perfect place - a little slice of heaven!"
Amanda Keefe (16 September 2014)
"We had a splendid weekend away, at Hurunui Jacks. Such a romantic and peaceful getaway. We truly felt the most relaxed we have ever felt and would go back in a heartbeat. Our hosts were lovely and friendly and we just had the ultimate weekend away. Would defiantly recommend Hurunui Jacks and can't wait to explore other Canopy Camping sites."
Laura Munford (14 July 2014)
"Our stay at Hunrunui Jacks was like a dream. Maureen and John were so lovely and gave us a very warm welcome, showing us the ropes and letting us know what to expect and what we could do during our stay. The bed was very comfy and super warm, we had gorgeous lanterns all set up ready to use, and even some ready made treats to enjoy by the fire - which was already set up and waiting for us when we arrived. The scenery is magical, and we loved everything about it and wish we stayed longer. Will definately be returning to Hurunui Jacks and telling all our family and friends to do so too!"
7 July 2014
"Had a bloody marvelous time. So many beautiful memorys. We even got engaged at hurunui jacks, which i won't forget. Maureen & John were lovely & made us feel so welcome. Recommended to all to get away from the busy cities & get lost in paradise. Loved it."
4 June 2014
"5 star resorts have nothing on this truly special place, it turned the accomodation into the adventure and was something totally unique and fun, totally private and relaxing, we felt worlds away from the hustle and bustle yet still had a glorious king sized bed to climb into after a bottle of red and a long soak in the outdoor bath, bliss! Cannot recommend this place enough!!"
19 May 2014
"A true get-away from it all experience. Luxurious tent nestled in the bush, gold panning right outside your door & a lovely bath in the middle of the bush with loads of hot water. All the good stuff of camping & none of the bad stuff."
5 May 2014
"I still felt I was camping which i love and the added comfort of the tent and kitchen, hot water, bath and shower just enhanced the whole experience. They have created a piece of real New Zealand magic!!! Can't wait to come back."
27 February 2014
"You cant help but feel relaxed and happy. What a sad day it was having to leave this incredible place. Total bliss"
Jacinta and Jethro (19 February 2014)
"We absolutely loved getting away from it all, no power, no phones - it refreshes the soul and makes a wonderful change from everyday life. The tent is amazing and so comfortable and private. The setting couldn't be better - nestled in the bush next to a bubbling stream - bliss!"
Jess (16 February 2014)
"Dare yourself to try something a little bit different. Its a decision you wont regret."
Victoria McDonald (23 January 2014)
"We absolutely recommend this place for people who by any reason wants to feel like camping but wants some comfort or needs some comfort. The balance between luxury and deep forest camping is perfect, the place is amazingly beautiful and the hosts are the sweetest and most interesting people."
Daniel Bayona (9 January 2014)
"We felt as though we were on Safari- snug and cosy in our huge tent with romantic mosquito netting artfully draped about. No wild animals though, thank goodness- just peace and seclusion. A magical break from reality - loved reading by the brazier in the fading light and watching the moon rise through the bush."
Jude & Ken McKenzie (18 December 2013)


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text: At my last wedding, I decided to run a little experiment with my Leica M4-P and 50mm summicron f2. I wanted to capture the feel of the entire wedding on a single roll of Fuji 400 ProH. Of course I had my other Nikons that were doing the lion's share of the work, but in this case I was testing myself with the completely manual camera. Has anyone else ever tried this? Not surprisingly, every shot came out, and I've posted the 15 or so of my favorites on my Austin Wedding Photographer website.


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Escape to another place. Become enthralled in a stunning Adventure-Puzzle game set in a gorgeous 3D environment. Explore a vast and ancient castle riddled with secret vaults and hidden rooms. Solve elaborate puzzles, locate lost treasures, and unravel the mystery of The Eyes of Ara.


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FORTY police officers, mountain rescue crews and a raft of university staff are leading the search for a student who has not been seen for six days.
David O'Halloran, 18, was last seen outside Stirling University around 2am last Friday after a night out in Stirling. He was reported missing on Sunday.
Chief Inspector Gordon Dawson said: "We are continuing the search for David and have 40 trained search officers involved in this inquiry.
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"Although not exhaustive we are concentrating the search in and around the university grounds area, which is where David was last seen.
"I have utilised the expertise of Mountain Rescue and the International Rescue Corps. We are also appealing to the public to check garden sheds in the event David has taken shelter there."
David is described as 5'5" tall, brown hair with blond highlights which is short at the back and longer on top, of slim build and was wearing a white T-shirt with a black and green checked shirt on top. He was also wearing black slim-fit jeans and black trainers.
Chief Inspector Dawson added: "We are stopping motorists passing the area of the university and appeal for anyone who may have seen David, or who knows where he is, to contact us."


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Jacobson, Bae tied for lead at Riviera
LOS ANGELES -- A move down the California coast hasn't changed a thing for Fredrik Jacobson.
One week after a solid finish at Pebble Beach, Jacobson birdied the two toughest holes at Riviera on Friday his way to a 6-under 65 and a share of the lead with Sang-Moon Bae going into the weekend at the Northern Trust Open.
Jacobson and Bae were at 9-under 133, one shot ahead of John Merrick (66) and John Rollins (65).
Still very much in the picture was Luke Donald, who chipped in twice for birdie and had a 66. That left him two shots out of the lead in his first tournament in two months. Phil Mickelson had a 67 that included a double bogey on the 10th hole and was five shots out the lead.
Former Kent State star Ben Curtis sits at 2-under after two rounds, while Garrettsville native Colt Knost is at 5-over.
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The "smoke" you see in these pictures is from the engine, which was way ahead of us since we were in the very back. Some pictures below show you how far back we were.
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Inside our train car looking up.
Frozen waterfall.
We are beat from the trip yesterday. My back is paying the price for all that rocking and jolting for hours. Probably not a good idea if you have a bad back. We're taking it very easy today, and I was smart enough to bring my heating pad with us, so lots of cabin couch time during NASCAR and football.
I think I see some brownies in our future this afternoon. When we get home, I am not eating until Thanksgiving. Hahaha.


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To date seventeen skippers have accepted their invitations and all except one have raced in at least one Argo Group Gold Cup in recent years.
Joining the Tour Card Holders are top level ISAF ranked match racers including Bjorn Hanson (SWE) Mekonomen Sailing Team who won the 2011 Korea Match Cup, and a group of up-and-coming skippers on the circuit. Three other skippers will receive automatic invitations by winning one of the qualifiers… the Bermuda National Match Race Championship, the Knickerbocker Cup and the Detroit Cup. Four slots are still to be Event website


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Senator Farley Discusses The Importance Of Donating Blood
Typically, less than five percent of eligible people donate blood. What that means, according to the American Red Cross, is that there is often an inadequate blood supply due to the lack of donations.
As a member of the New York State Senate Health Committee, I have met several times with representatives of the American Red Cross Blood Services, New York - Penn Region, about this issue. They have related to me stories of patients who have received a second lease on life because of blood transfusions. I have also heard of the many generous volunteers who selflessly give blood to help people they may never meet. After telling me of these success stories, the Red Cross representatives also share the concern of blood shortages and how these shortages are becoming more and more frequent.
Over the past several years, there has been a significant increase in the demand for blood due to advanced medical procedures requiring large amounts of blood and an aging population, and this is a trend that will continue to grow in the near future. Unfortunately, despite an increase in the demand for blood, there has not been a corresponding increase in the number of blood donations. As this country depends on a volunteer blood donor base, it is the responsibility of all of us -- not just five percent of the population -- to ensure that there is always an adequate, readily available supply of blood.
Our community is very generous. The majority of people I represent want to give back to their neighbors. With a tight economy and busy lives, many are finding it more difficult to do so. Volunteering to give blood is an ideal solution. It takes only one hour of your time, and in that one hour you can help to save up to three lives.
You can make a blood donation appointment, find out about upcoming blood drives, or receive more information about blood drive sponsorship by calling the American Red Cross at (800) GIVE LIFE or visiting the website www.donatebloodnow.org.


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Phytobella : Your Solution to Skin Aging
One of the truths about life is that we cannot defy aging. This truth has been installed in our consciousness since we have had understanding about life. Skin aging is a process that we cannot stop. At least we can slow it down. Most of us are in a frantic race of discovering the best solution to skin aging.
There are constant ways being researched on how to achieve beautiful skin. Although we know we are going to age we try to age gracefully without all of the fine lines and wrinkles that couple the aging process.
Several cosmetics companies are gathering ways in order to address our need in sustaining the beauty, elasticity, and firmness of the skin. We look for the best product by all means in order to keep our skin at its best.
Old age is already accompanied by skin aging. As it happens there are several changes that will take place that can cause damage to the skin. We look for the best solution to counter the negative effects of everyday struggles in our surrounding.
Phytobella: What is it and why do we want it?
The modern world offers a variety of options for anti-aging solutions to maintain our youthful look. With several choices handed to us it is possible that we get the best option for us. To reduce the appearance of skin aging most people would use anti-aging products effective for keeping the skin in its original state. Many would use creams and moisturizer to manage wrinkles. They would also use them for other prevailing skin problems that keep us holding back for more adventures and happiness.
With the innovation of many cosmetics manufacturers they have come up with the best solution to skin aging. That solution is Phytobella. Phytobella is one of the newest products that is formulated out of the need of people particularly women of the most effective cosmetics product that will end their problem with skin aging. Among the several anti-aging products in the market Phytobella is produced with the manufacturers having the right knowledge on how to make the product effective to majority of them. You will have gorgeous skin with this product.
The goal behind the manufacturing of phytoceramides is to help you eliminate the effects of aging process and slow it down to your benefit. Phytobella reduces the appearance of facial lines and other manifested effects of skin aging. Phytobella also supplies the needed amount of ceramides in the skin. This keeps it strong and elastic despite the fact that the environment remains as a strong factor. The environment affects the production of new skin cells.
Why is Phytobella amazing?
One of the most important components of the skin is ceramides. Without enough count of ceramides in the skin, there is a strong possibility that the skin cells will no longer be able to produce new cells that will help repair skin damages. Ceramides protect the skin from any damage caused by the environment. Phytobella is filled with this essential component that will address the skin's need for protection from free radicals.
Through cutting edge technology the formulation of Phytobella has become possible. Before it was out in the public it underwent several tests and experiments. But what is Phytobella? Generally it is skin care solution that is formulated to eradicate the formation of wrinkles, facial lines, and many more evident skin aging effects. Its goal is to build a barrier that will keep the skin from any damaging element from the environment. Your aim of counteracting the aging process is now possible because of the presence of Phytobella.
Phytobella will give your skin outstanding results! You'll love the ease of this product and the results you achieve by taking it. It doesn't require a lot of your time. Simply take the pill and let it work its magic on your skin. It's that easy! Phytobella doesn't burn or cause unwanted side effects on your skin either. Beauty products in the past have been known to burn or cause itching. Because Phytobella is in the pill form the only thing you need is something to wash it down your throat with! A skin product in pill form is the easiest solution! No more messing with creams or lotions on your skin. You will have more counter space in your bathroom now!
With this latest product there is no need to go through harmful surgical procedures and operations in order to attain the best quality you want for your skin. What you need is Phytobella in order to achieve your aim of young looking skin. With the best ingredients combined to make the product it is possible that you can attain what you need for your skin. Phytoceramides provides an immediate anti-aging solution that is best in counteracting the damages brought by the aging process. It offers an effective moisturizing solution that results to a youthful skin even if you have to go through difficult stages in skin cells renewal.
Phytobella uses natural ingredients
Each capsule of Phytobella is completely safe & effective. It is formulated out of the following ingredients:
- Vitamin C – an antioxidant element that aids the skin in preventing the causes of damaging effects of anti-aging. As it helps in repairing the damages, it as well assists in keeping the skin at its best condition.
- Vitamin A – a compound that maintains the skin cells from manufacturing healthy mucosa.
- Vitamin E – an effective anti-aging element that helps in reducing the appearance of micro-wrinkles. It also keeps the elastic and firm qualities of the skin.
- Vitamin D – an element that maintains the fair complexion of the skin while keeping it stay that way even you are exposed to moderate heat.
You will not experience any unwanted side effects with this product. You will enjoy beautiful and youthful looking skin. Everyone will ask you your youthful skin secrets. You can be happy to know you have an amazing product!
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The formulation of Phytobella is well studied and researched in order to come up with this effective facial skin care solution. Within 15 days it is possible for you to get highly commendable skin. The supplement moisturizes, prevents wrinkles, and defies skin aging on its own effective way. By regular use the elasticity of your skin is maintained as years are added to your age. Since we all want to sustain a young looking skin for the rest of our lives Phytobella is the effective solution you need. You will be happy you went with this product for your skin.
To know how to use the product you will have to ask your physician first if you are compatible of using it. This is one way to make sure that there will be no side effects once you use it. Nevertheless there is nothing you need to worry about side effects because Phytobella is 100% safe to use. The organic elements used during the formulation are effective in maintaining the best qualities of the skin. With Phytobella your skin will look stunning and radiantly beautiful.
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Transfer Fast Track Days
The Office of Admission hosts "Transfer Fast Track Days" as a part of the information sessions and campus tours Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Transfer Fast Track Days allow transfer students to receive an on-site admission decision for students who complete their transfer application at least three days prior to visiting campus as well as submit or bring all supporting materials including official transcripts.
Admissions recruiters will be available to review all application materials and answer any questions pertaining to the admissions process, financial aid or academic programs offered at Stetson University. For additional details on the application requirements, visit the Transfer Application Instructions page.
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British racing driver Alexander Sims will next month compete in one of the world's most famous and prestigious street races; the Macau Formula Three Grand Prix.
Sims will be racing with ThreeBond with T-Sport, driving the team's Nissan-engine Dallara which he drove to victory at the F3 Euroseries race at the Nurburgring in August.
The British driver has worked with ThreeBond with T-Sport in the past as a test driver and coach, and with four years experience of racing F3 cars is targeting a win at Macau with the British team.
Sims and ThreeBond with T-Sport have just completed a successful test at Donington where they were able to test a number of wet and dry weather set ups ahead of Macau.
Next week Sims heads to Silverstone for a final shakedown of the car ahead of the race on the 18th November.
"I'm looking forward to racing at Macau again. It's a pretty cool track to race at, it's one of the races on the list that every driver wants to win.
It's great to be driving with the ThreeBond with T-Sport team who are very experienced in F3 racing, and it's nice that I will be reunited with my race engineer who I worked with at Macau four years ago;" commented Alexander Sims.
"It's a very strong field that have entered this year's race, probably the most competitive that has been seen at Macau for a very long time, but we go there with the belief that we can challenge for the win.
It's always a tough race and a strong qualifying position is very important so we will be pushing hard throughout the weekend to be consistently at the front;" continued Alexander Sims.
"This has been a great opportunity for ThreeBond with T-Sport to put together an exciting package for this season's 2012 Macau Grand Prix.
The team have chosen Alexander Sims to drive our Three Bond Formula 3 car and he has already impressed us with his ability and speed in the test sessionsleading up to the Macau event.
I believe that with the Macau circuit experience that Alexander is able to bring to the team, coupled with the Tomei Nissan engine package, we are in great shape to be able to arrive in Macau ready to attack the event and succeed in our goal of achieving a great result;" commented Alan Woodhead, Chief Engineer, ThreeBond with T-Sport
Qualifying for the Macau Formula Three Grand Prix takes place on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th November, with the qualifying race on Saturday 17th November and the main race starting at 1530 (local time) on Sunday 18th November.
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A $90 Gears of War Make-Over For Your Xbox 360
Is your Xbox 360 white? Black? Green? Does it have a "bleed-out" finish? Will it be able to light up when (if?) you're Gears of War 3? Your Xbox 360 probably doesn't have an "infected omen" on its side that lights up in four different ways.


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Guatemala's Flourishing Cruise Industry
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With numerous in-country investments made to improve the experience, combined with its many nearby cultural attractions easily accessible to cruisers, Guatemala is placing an extra emphasis on this sector, which plays an important role to the overall growth of the country's tourism industry.
"With over 120,000 passengers arriving to Guatemala via a cruise ship in the last six months of the 2014-2015 season, it evident that business is steadily increasing," said Diego Sierra, director of Aviation and Cruises for the Guatemalan Tourism Board (INGUAT). "We expect an approximate 11 percent growth in the cruise industry during this year's season which began in October and ends in April," he added.
This year, Guatemala expects to welcome 79 cruises and 16 more cruises are in the process of being negotiated. Thirty-two will operate out of the Santo Tomas de Castilla port located in Izabal, the Caribbean coast, while 47 will arrive to the Puerto Quetzal port on the Pacific coast. This translates to an approximate 11 percent increase. It also places Puerto Quetzal as the leading port in the country, increasing its cruise arrivals by 20 percent.
Another focus for Guatemala is becoming home port for multiple cruise lines. "Guatemala most recently became the home port for British cruise line Noble Caledonia," explains Pedro Duchez, Director of the Tourism Board. "This is a tremendous accomplishment for the destination. With these stops, 170 passengers have layovers in the destination, which allows them to possibly extend their stay to experience more in the country."
To enhance the cruise industry, the Guatemala Tourism Board has made numerous investments in the past year, including adding and training more personnel to attend to visitors arriving by sea. A majority of this training was applied to offering custom-tailored services to visitors once on the ground, as well as to improving security procedures. Today, 4,500 cruise passengers are able to disembark simultaneously and be attended to in an efficient manner due to these investments. Additionally, the Tourism Board is expanding its exposure within the industry by participating in more international trade shows, such as Cruise Shipping Miami. Other investments have also been made to improving the infrastructure of the ports' terminals, further improving the first impressions for cruisers disembarking.
Among the cruise lines already operating Guatemala include Azamara Club Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America, Regent, Oceania and Royal Caribbean. Visitors arriving on the Caribbean coast can easily visit attractions such as Rio Dulce and Quirigua, UNESCO declared heritage site boasting interesting ancient. For those arriving on the Pacific coast, Guatemala's famed city of Antigua, which boasts beautiful colonial architecture and charming cobblestone streets, is nearby. The beautiful black-sand beaches of Monterrico are another relaxing option.
Guatemala Tourism Board will showcase the country growing appeal, especially within the cruising sector at Cruise Shipping Miami.


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Ferris Bueller Super Bowl ad: Matthew Broderick slays
Daybreak Daily's afternoon journey into the not-so-uncharted territory of the pop-culture world finds some dude pretending to be sick, a plethora of Super Bowl ads, other things, and the mystery music video.
FERRIS IS SICK: So is Matthew Broderick's Super Bowl commercial, in the good way. Check out the video above.{ }
• Apple's 1984 Macintosh yarn. http://bit.ly/9GCJuB
• Coke's 1980 piece with Joe Green and the little kid. http://bit.ly/3js5BG
SPEAKING OF SUPER BOWL ADS II: Something of a history lesson (with numerous video samples), per MSNBC, "They appear out of nowhere, as out-of-place as organic cheese on your nachos at the stadium concession stand. Serious Super Bowl ads play on emotions instead of humor or sex appeal. They are generally few and far between, and if they bomb, they have the potential to bomb in a very big way." http://on.msnbc.com/z29KFv
SPEAKING OF SUPER BOWL ADS III: Here's one YouTube contributor's compilation of the 25 best buzz starters. http://bit.ly/zGcGM9
KARDASHIANETTES: Otherwise known as the Jenner sisters, per Celebuzz, "Kendall and Kylie Jenner are stepping into the spotlight and just snagged their first major magazine cover for Teen Vogue. The 14 and 16-year-old half sisters to Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian will appear in the March issue in a full pictorial and interview." http://bit.ly/wFCCn2
FOOT IN THE DOOR: Make of the most of it, 'Idol' contestants; this guy has, per the Los Angeles Times, "(Show) alumnus Constantine Maroulis proved that he had bona fide acting and singing talent when he made his Broadway debut in 2009 in the musical "Rock of Ages." Now Maroulis has lined up his next Broadway role in a revival of the musical "Jekyll & Hyde," which will first tour the country starting in the Los Angeles area." http://lat.ms/zLdVae
FISH BOWL: This time, it's Demi's daughter, Rumer Willis, per People, "Following Demi Moore's hospitalization last week and decision to seek professional treatment for exhaustion, her daughter – and frequent party companion – was in full social mode, enjoying a busy weekend out and about in Los Angeles." http://bit.ly/w5vznK
MINI CONCERT TOUR: How big of them, per Rolling Stone, "Guns N' Roses skipped New York City during their extensive 2011 U.S. tour, but they're making up for it this February by playing three clubs around the city." http://bit.ly/yc8eqk
MUSICAL STUMPING: Willie Nelson plays in support of Rep. Dennis Kucinich, per the AP, "Nelson performed a sold-out benefit for the congressman on Sunday in Lorain, about 25 miles west of Cleveland. The star previously campaigned for Kucinich during his long-shot bids for president." http://apne.ws/wi13z7
SAG AWARDS: Complete coverage with photos at WJLA.COM
AND FINALLY: Today's mystery music video. http://bit.ly/ii4lv
--Skip Wood (Follow me on Twitter @DaybreakSkip)


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Om Shetty, of Lake Hayes Estate, said he would be "pretty excited and real proud" on December 9 when he went to Auckland to receive his latest medal for scoring the highest marks in computer skills for year 5 pupils sitting the University of New South Wales' International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) exams.
"I really wanted to get it and I prepared quite well this year," Om said yesterday.
"I do a couple of practice questions. Mum helps sometimes and I read quite a bit."
Om said preparation and practice were the secrets behind his academic success, with up to 45 minutes set aside for study every night.
The Auckland-born boy has attended Queenstown Primary for the past six years and finds time for cricket, swimming and art as well as classes.
Om also earned high distinction grades in ICAS exams for English - in which he was in the top 1% in New Zealand - plus distinction in maths (placed in the top 2%), spelling (in the top 7%) and science (top 4%), as well as a credit for writing when he was placed in the top 14% in the country.
Om and three classmates formed the team which won the gold medal at the Otago Daily Times Extra! Spelling Quiz for years 5 and 6 pupils during the winter.
His painting of a lighthouse was chosen for the front cover of Tall Poppies, the magazine for members of the New Zealand Association for Gifted Children.
Om's sporting achievements include selection for the Central Otago representative years 5 and 6 cricket team and second place in the 200m freestyle at the Otago Southland Early Bird meeting held in Queenstown in September.
University and a medical career are in his sights.
"I want to be a neurosurgeon or cardiac surgeon. I really want to be a doctor because they help people and you need a real good education to be one."
School gifted and talented co-ordinator Maria Small said Om was one of her top pupils in eight years of teaching.
"Om is a fantastic ambassador for our school, achieving highly in all areas - academic, cultural and sporting. He achieved a lot because of his perseverance and dedication, as well as natural ability."


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Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, it is appropriate that the Senator just said what I have said, and I thank him for his comments. This, again, leads me to what I see is the rub. In his comments a minute ago, the President alluded that the tax arrangements have all been agreed to and the things Americans most care about have been agreed to.
In a late request this morning, the President wanted to do away with the sequester--the $1.2 trillion in cuts--by paying for them with revenues instead of trading out other cuts, which is unbelievable to me with the amount of debt we have in this Nation. The fact is we have agreed to additional revenue. Now, at the last minute, what has happened is the sequester is getting ready to kick in because we could not agree to other revenue cuts. By the way, it was not part of this deal but to supplant what we did back in August 2011.
We all know the sequester is going to kick in. For some reason people think it is being done the wrong way and should be done in a different way, which I actually agree and hope we will do. Instead of reducing that spending, the President wants to add revenues to that to keep that from happening.
Now, let me explain what that means. We have this tax increase that is getting ready to happen--by the way, I would support that--and instead of reducing the deficit like the President campaigned on, what he wants to do is use those revenues to supplant spending reductions we have already agreed to, so we are not reducing the deficit. We are using this revenue, which has been campaigned on for a year, not to reduce deficits but to keep spending cuts that have already been agreed to from happening. I don't think there are many people on either side of the aisle who would think that is a very good idea.
Now, what the President is doing is holding this agreement on taxes for all Americans hostage to keep from doing the spending reductions we have already agreed to. I don't know if most Americans who listen to us quite understand what is happening.
I listened to the President yesterday speaking with David Gregory, ``Meet the Press,'' and I know he talked about the $1 trillion in spending reductions he has offered up, which by the way I applaud. The problem is I have never seen them. I don't think the Presiding Officer has ever seen them. As a matter of fact, there is not a soul in this body who has ever seen the spending reductions that the President has offered up because they don't exist.
I know there were broad contours that were talked about; I know that. The people in this body know that last week Lamar Alexander and I offered a bill on the floor to raise the debt ceiling by having $1 trillion in entitlement reforms so we don't end up in a situation where the credit of our country is in jeopardy. Today people are paying one-third of the cost of Medicare. There will be 20 million more Americans on Medicare over the next 10 years, and we are paying for one-third of that. It is a time bomb.
We have offered reforms to cause Medicare to be here for future generations. We have done that in advance so the debt ceiling is raised in a way that does not jeopardize the country's credit. At the same time, we reformed these programs so they will be here for the future.
Yesterday the President said on television that he has offered $1 trillion in cuts. I have never seen them. What I would say to the Presiding Officer is, if they exist it would be helpful if we could see those because that would help us with this debt ceiling debate. It may be that some of those are similar to the reforms and reductions that Senator Alexander from Tennessee offered with me. That would be highly helpful. Once the pep rallies are over maybe the President could send a list of those reductions and reforms that he says he has offered that no one I know of has ever seen. I think it would be helpful to us in the debt ceiling debate.
As a matter of fact, my guess is we might agree with a lot of those. What we could do is maybe take the President's reductions that he says he has offered, which he has never offered, and we could use those to help raise the debt ceiling and alleviate some of the issues that my friend from South Carolina was mentioning a minute ago.
Mr. Presiding Officer, my friend, I will tell you that I am disappointed where we are today. I thought 2 years after we began this process we would end up with something that would cause us to have this viewed from the rearview mirror. In other words, this would be behind us, and we would begin 2013 in a situation where the economy was ready to take off and people in this country would know that we dealt with our issues, and, candidly, people around the world would know it as well. We have not done that. We are talking about the kick-the-can-down-the-road deal. Everybody knows that.
Everybody in this body knows that by the time this agreement takes place we have done nothing to reduce a penny of debt in this country. People know that, and that is a shame.
The American people are watching us. We have turned ourselves into the laughing stock of the world because we cannot sit down and just solve these problems. Candidly, I don't know why we cannot do this on the Senate floor. It has been empty over the last week. I think we could have brought a bill to the floor to deal candidly with this. I think most people on both sides of the aisle think the same way. We have not done it. Surely, we should not let this happen again.
I want to close by saying that I am disappointed with what I think is about to happen on the sequester. It looks like we are going to use revenues to substitute for spending reductions that have already been agreed to. What that means to the American people is that the tax on the wealthy, which I support in the form that I have understood it to be, is not going to be used to reduce our deficit but to keep from putting in place the spending reductions we have already agreed to.
I don't know many Democrats or Republicans who would think that is a particularly good idea, especially with everything we went through and everything we put the world through in August 2011. Much of that will be dissipated and watered down today. Not only are we not making progress if that happens, we are actually going to be setting ourselves and our country back. I think this will make it even more difficult to overcome the debt ceiling that is coming up in 75 days.
I am obviously making this speech to, hopefully, help influence the outcome over the next couple of hours. I hope that what the President said over in the Executive Office Building is not what he means. I doubt there are many people in this body who agree with the comments made by the President, and I hope the negotiators will take that into account.
I yield the floor and note the absence of a quorum.
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Ferrari number one driver Fernando Alonso was philosophical after missing out on pole today in qualifying for the 2012 F1 Italian Grand Prix.
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Fernando Alonso was philosophical after missing out on pole today in qualifying for the 2012 F1 Italian Grand Prix.
Alonso had looked poised to delight Ferrari's home fans after setting the pace in both Q1 and Q2. However in the all important top-ten shootout it all went pear-shaped for the Spaniard and the Scuderia with a problem with the rear anti-roll bar leaving him down in tenth place and with it all to do in the race.
"I think I could have got pole today, but instead I find myself tenth. A real shame, because the car was very strong, but these things happen," said the current championship leader. "There's no point in crying over it.
"The problem will be fixed for tomorrow, but of course this result changes everything as far as the race is concerned: we had the chance to increase our lead over our closest rivals, but now, it's likely that at least some of them will make up ground on me.
"I don't think the failures we've had over the past couple of days however can be linked to a speeding up of the development on the car, because they have not involved components on which we are pushing to extremes.
"Tomorrow, we will try and pick up as many points as possible, maybe getting ahead of some of my direct competitors. We have to accept that problems like these can occur even if, when it does happen, the first reaction is disappointment.
"Having said that, it's a case of better Saturday than Sunday, because then, you have no chance of remedying the situation!"
Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali meanwhile was frustrated to see his number one driver unable to challenge the McLarens for pole, although he did take some comfort from the performance of Felipe Massa, who qualified third in the sister car.
"What happened to Fernando this afternoon is a real shame, because today we could have gifted pole position to the fantastic Monza crowd. Felipe drove a great qualifying though, and we are very happy that he is finally back fighting for the top places on Saturday too," he added.
"All the signs were there for a nice afternoon, but if you don't have 100% reliability, then you pay a high price and today that was confirmed yet again. First of all, we need to understand what happened to the back end of Fernando's car, but above all, we must immediately put behind us the disappointment we are feeling right now and prepare as well as possible for a race that looks like being very tough, from every perspective. 53 laps of Monza is a lot and everything can still happen.
"I remain convinced that we can still bring home a strong result in terms of the two championships, but clearly, if everything had gone smoothly today, we would have a much stronger chance."


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Sixty-one Jewish refugees in flight from war threatened Shanghai arrived at Tokyo last night in the first phase of an emergency air evacuation by which it is hoped to rescue 320 Jewish men, women and children who have been living in the Chinese port city for the past ten years, the Joint Distribution Committee reported today.
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Martin Creed's WORK NO. 1197 Performed Across UK for London 2012 Festival Today, July 27
Today, 27th July 2012, Work No. 1197: All the bells in a country rung as quickly and as loudly as possible for three minutes by Turner Prize-winning artist and musicIan Martin Creed, will be performed by thousands of people across the UK for the London 2012 Festival to celebrate the first day of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Anyone can take part by simply registering to ring a bell at www.allthebells.com. The time for the event has been confirmed as 08:12 and the event will be broadcast by the BBC to a potential live audience of over 10 million peopleacross the UK on TV, radio and online - including BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 2 Chris Evans Breakfast Show and BBC local radio stations.
This unique London 2012 Festival commission is the festival's biggest community project and offers everyone in the UK the amazing opportunity to be part of a work by a Turner Prize-winning artist and London 2012's history. Martin Creed has said: 'It's by people and for people. On the morning of the opening of the Games it's a massive signal that something is happening.'
Thousands of people have already registered and the performance has captured the imagination of many organisations, including The Royal Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, The British Army, The RAF, The Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers, The National Theatre, The National Football Museum, The Sports Heritage Network, Discovering Places, Arts Council and Creative Scotland, The Churches Conservation Trust, the Mayor of London, the Archbishop of Westminster, Dame Evelyn Glennie, The British Federation of Youth Marching Band Organisations, Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh and many more.
Anyone can take part by ringing any kind of bell for three minutes - from experienced change ringing experts of tower bells to enthusiastic children with hand bells, bicycle bells and doorbells. To get involved all individuals, communities and organisations are encouraged to register at www.allthebells.com and register their interest in taking part on the day or register the own bell ringing event for others to join.
Everyone who signs up will be able to download an exclusive Martin Creed ringtone, Work No. 1372. The Official London 2012Join In App incorporates a line of Martin's composition as a shake and play feature.
The sound of thousands of bells across the country ringing out at the same time to mark this historical moment will be a thrilling experience and a nationwide celebration.
Ruth Mackenzie, Director, Cultural Olympiad and London 2012 Festival, said: 'The commission shows the Festival's commitment to world-class artists and to the values of participation. Martin Creed's wonderful idea gets everyone involved in the opening day of the Games not just as an audience but as an integral part of the work.'
This work is part of the London 2012 Festival, which is the finale of the four-year Cultural Olympiad and is funded by theNational Lottery through the Olympic Lottery Distributor. It has been commissioned by Discovering Places, the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad campaign to inspire the UK to discover their historic, built and natural environment.
Throughout history bells have traditionally been rung to mark moments in time, whether it be bells across the UK ringing to signify the end of World War II, the bell at the Tower of London, rung in the past as an alarm to warn of attack (and still rung today to alert visitors to leave), and back as far as the Romans who used bells to announce special celebrations and processions.
Martin Creed was born in Wakefield, England, in 1968, and from 1986-90 attended the Slade School of Art in London. In 1993 his Work No. 81, 'a one inch cube of masking tape in the middle of every wall in a building' was installed in the offices of the London firm, Starkmann Ltd, and since then Creed has had numerous solo exhibitions and projects around the world.Words and music have always been an integral part of Creed's practice. From the artist's point of view 'talks are works and words are work'. Using few notes and words Creed delivers compelling messages in tracks such as 'Words' and 'Thinking / Not Thinking'. Work No.673 was commissioned for the opening of an exclusive fashion collection in 2008. For the work, Creed's orchestra was seated one behind another on a long, narrow stage running down the length of the space. This was followed by Work No. 955 for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. In 2009 Work No. 994 was premiered by the Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra. Creed has often combined art, talking, choreography and music, specifically in Work No. 1020. Premiered in October 2009 and jointly commissioned by Sadler's Wells and Freize Art Fair, it is a new work in which Creed has choreographed a piece for five classically trained dancers. The work includes some of Creed's short films and compositions performed by his own band.
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Great Palette for the EyesThis eye palette contains 2 concealer colors and brightening creams. It also has a great mascara which is small enough to carry in your makeup bag. I love the brush that comes with it. I don't usually like brushes and applicators that come with a kit, but this one is not super soft and does not bend when using it. A pleasant surprise. You could also use your finges to tap the products on. T...read morehe pinks really brighten your eyelids, so much so that you don't have to wear eyeshadow for a very nice, natural bright look. I recommend this palette because of the quality and variety of products. — 4 years, 7 months agoCaroleVonAllten | 1401 reviews
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lori Drew, the Missouri mom who perpetrated a MySpace hoax that allegedly drove her daughter's 13-year-old classmate to suicide, will be sentenced today. Prosecutors are seeking three years of jail time and up to $300,000 in fines even though they failed to get felony convictions against her last November.
Instead Drew was convicted of three misdemeanor counts of accessing computers without authorization, essentially for violating MySpace's terms of service agreement. Her laywer, Dean Steward, said in recent court documents that prosecutors were trying to save face after they didn't get the verdict they sought.
"The government's case is all about making Lori Drew a public symbol of cyberbullying," Steward said. "The government has created a fiction that Lori Drew somehow caused (Megan's) death, and it wants a long prison sentence to make its fiction seem real."
Steward wants the judge to dismiss the charges. Probation officials have recommended a year of probation.
During the trial, prosecutors argued that Drew violated MySpace rules by helping set up a phony profile for a boy named "Josh Evans" with her then-13-year-old daughter and a business assistant.
Prosecutors believe Drew and her daughter created the profile and sent flirtatious messages to Megan Meier in the boy's name to find out if Megan was spreading rumors about Drew's daughter.
The fake boy then dumped Megan in a message saying the world would be better without her. She hanged herself a short time later in October 2006.
Prosecutors argued that Drew sought to humiliate Megan, who she knew suffered from depression and was suicidal. They also said Drew tried to conceal the scheme after Megan died and avoided taking responsibility.
"A probationary sentence might embolden others to use the Internet to torment and exploit children," Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Krause said in court documents.
Drew was not directly charged with causing Megan's death. Instead, prosecutors indicted her under the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which in the past has been used in hacking and trademark theft cases.
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October 4, 2013
Scarecrow Festival
East Fork Gallery scarecrow making 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday In Minden Park. Kits cost $10, and include eyes, mouth, nose, clothes and stuffing. Information, 782-7629.
Aviation Roundup
Minden-Tahoe Airport Aviation Roundup Open House 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at 1146 Airport Road, Minden. Displays, vendors demonstrations. Cost, $5 per carload. Information, 782-9871.
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Animal blessing 10 a.m. Saturday at Coventry Cross Episcopal Church, 1631 Esmeralda Place, Minden. Information, 782-4161.
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Heritage Park Gardens Harvest Celebration noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Labyrinth dedication 2 p.m. Information, Carol Sandmeier at email@example.com.
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Family fun fit day 1-4 p.m. Saturday at Tumbleweeds, 2231 Meridian Blvd, suite 2, Minden. Fit testing, bounce houses, castle time, vendors. Information, 782-4496.
WISE Fundraiser
A Magical Evening fundraiser starring Dan Kimm Saturday at Carson Valley Inn benefits Douglas Center for Hope and Healing. Doors open 5 p.m. Tickets $35 at nvwise.org. Prime Rib buffet, raffle, 50/50 lottery, dessert auction. Information, 790-3797.
Pops Concert
Carson Valley Pops Orchesta's free autumn concert 7 p.m. Saturday in the CVIC Hall, Minden. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Wine, beer for sale, silent auction. Information, (530) 515-5492, or (775) 843-0830.
Ghost Investigation
Ghosts of the Sierra Markleeville paranormal investigation 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Alpine County Historical Complex. Meets and greet the investigators 6-8 p.m. at Wolf Creek Restaurant. Tickets $15. Information, (530) 694-2317.
Ed Run
Run Ed Run 5K, 10K and half marathon Sunday at Douglas High School. Information, http://www.douglascountyeducationfoundation.org.


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Has it been a week since the pho video from Bon Appétit magazine went viral for all the wrong reasons? Yes, it has been. During the past seven days, I responded to comments on VWK and social media, taught an Asian dumpling class, and attended a sustainable foods institute. My life has been ultra-rich.
When I wrote the VWK post last Thursday, I didn't know who would be reading it and how impactful it would be. It was passed around social media and last Friday, an editor at National Public Radio (NPR) invited me to write a commentary on the meaning and potential consequences of the video controversy.
As the Bon Appétit video debacle unfolded, I had communications with people from all kinds of backgrounds and age groups. Some conversations were public while others were private. Given those experiences and articles on food and race politics, such as the ones at the New York Times by Francis Lam, NPR by Maria Godoy and Kat Chow, and Civil Eats by Cathy Erway, I saw an opening.
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