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The victim's mother reported her daughter had inappropriate exchanges with an adult male over Facebook. During the investigation, detectives determined the suspect had arranged to meet the 13-year-old with the intention of engaging in sexual acts for money.
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What follows are a handful of noteworthy early-week quotes from Packers players following their playoff-clinching 10-3 victory over the Bears Sunday at Lambeau Field:
DE Ryan Pickett on the Packers earning a playoff berth with their win over the Bears: "We did it. Now we have a chance (to go the Super Bowl), just as good a chance as everybody else. That's what we were playing for. This last two weeks has been like the playoffs for us, win or go home. We feel good about the way we're playing now." (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette)
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You may be one of 79 million Americans who are at risk of diabetes and don't know it. That's why the American Diabetes Association wants to get the word out about its 25th Annual Alert Day, a day set aside to encourage people to find out if they are at risk.
The test takes less than a minute. The American Diabetes Association hopes that everyone will take the test to become aware of the risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
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Darlene White knows what it's like to live with the disease. The Tampa Bay area woman has been diabetic for 40 years.
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Was South Carolina robbed of two seconds at the end of its matchup with Auburn? The Gamecocks appeared to pick-up a first down with two seconds to go, only to see the clock wind down to zero, ending the game. South Carolina protested, but the play was never reviewed as the Gamecocks fell to Auburn, 16-13.
Chuck Dunlap posted a statement regarding the final seconds of the game on Twitter.
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- Reviewed by: Matthew Fitzgerald
- Edited by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 06/10/2008
- Released on: 02/08/2008
The good: Solidly built; Vibration Reduction image stabilization; strong manual focus capabilities.
The bad: On the heavy side; price on the heavy side as well.
The bottom line: A tough, full-featured, well-built medium zoom lens, the Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 G ED VR's relatively high price tag may nevertheless make you want to consider other options.
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CNET review misses the point of this lens
by GB in HK on July 13, 2008
Pros: Gives Nikon digital users well-priced 16mm option
Cons: Could stand to be a bit faster than f3.5
Summary: I've had this lens (with a D300) for about a month and it's proven to be an excellent choice as a general lens. The distortion referred to in ...
Summary: I've had this lens (with a D300) for about a month and it's proven to be an excellent choice as a general lens. The distortion referred to in the CNET review is not beyond what one might expect in a mid-range lens. What's more, I've found the auto-focus speed to be very quick in just about every situation. Like the review, I would love it if it were faster than f3.5, but given the "film speed" range of the Nikon DX camera line, it's not been a particularly serious hardship.
The key for me, after considering the DX VR 18-200 IF-ED Nikor option, was the additional 2mm on the wide angle end. In my film shooting days, a 24mm prime was always part of my kit, so a DX general zoom that goes only as far as 18mm felt inadequate. I bought this lens, along with Nikon's VR 70-300mm and have been extremely pleased with the range the two lenses provide in concert.
I'd like to see the CNET reviewer reconsider the uniquely wider angle of this lens in an update; to have not focused on it in the original review feels like a serious oversight.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
CNET's Review is well off base and technically flawed
by LanceTJ on January 25, 2009
Pros: Outstanding Sharpness & lack of Chromatic aberration, as good as Nikkor lenses costing 2x as much. Latest VR II vibration reduction adds 2.5 f-stops. Minor distortion at full wide angle is better than how other Nikkor zoom lenses perform.
Cons: None really. If the lens was faster, it would be bigger and heavier, and thus not a good general purpose lens. This lens only weighs 2.2 oz more than the Nikon 18-70mm Yet lens performance is much superior, despite it having a wider zoom range.
Summary: This is a great new lens in the Nikon lineup, and the CNET review does not do it proper justice. As far as size and weight go, this lens is ...
Summary: This is a great new lens in the Nikon lineup, and the CNET review does not do it proper justice. As far as size and weight go, this lens is heavier than other kit lenses. It would not be a good match for smaller Nikon SLR models. But it matches up very well with the larger D80 and D90, as well as the even bigger D200 and D300. Owners of these camera should take a strong look at this lens. And anyone buying one of these cameras would be well served to forgo buying it with a kit lens, and instead just get the camera body, together with this lens.Note that I did a typo when I was comparing the lens to the Professional Nikkor AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 lens. The first reference to the lens was correct, but I then accidentally type 15 instead of 17 in the second reference to it.
For an excellent technical review of this lens with actual laboratory test data, checkout this informative web page:
If you compare the test data of this lens against the other zoom lenses in the Nikon lineup, you will begin to appreciate just what a great lens this is. Sharpness and resolution of this lens tested very high, equal or even superior to professional grade Nikon Zoom lenses that cost over twice as much money. In addition, chromatic aberration was also quite low, compared to other zoom lenses.
The CNET review's complaint that the lens has excessive distortion at full wide angle is a most inaccurate and exaggerated statement. Photozone measured distortion in this lens to be quite small at every focal length except full wide angle. However, even then, the measured distortion was only 2.5% This figure is actually lower than almost all of the other Nikon zoom lenses. The less expensive 18-70mm AF-S Nikkor zoom has a measured distortion of 3.5% at full wide angle, despite having a smaller zoom range, and being only 2 oz lighter. It also lacks Vibration Reduction.
When one looks at the Nikkor AF-S 18-200mm lens that CNET instead recommends that users buy, one finds that its distortion at full wide angle is easily the worst yet, at 4.1% Just check the lab test results on the photozone.de website, and you will see these lab test result numbers listed there.
So this CNET review has a made a big mistake. It has criticized a lens for having excessive distortion, when it actually does not in reality. And at the same time, recommended that folks buy a lens that actually has much worse distortion.
Now there are Nikon zoom lenses that do offer lower distortion, but they are professional grade lenses that are:
1) Far more expensive
2) Weight much, much more, and thus not good for everyday normal use
The best example is the 17-55mm Nikkor AF-S It only offers 2.2% distortion at full wide angle, compared to the 2.5% of this Nikkor 16-85mm AF-S VR But consider this:
The Nikkor 15-55mm AF-S:
1) Does not have as wide and versatile of a zoom range
2) It weighs way much more at 26 oz, compared to only 17 oz for the 16-85mm
3) It does not offer any vibration reduction at all, while the 16-85mm has the latest VR II
3) costs more than double the price of the 16-85mm, with a typical street price of $1,200
The only advantage the 17-55mm AF-S Nikkor has is that it is a much faster lens, with a constant max aperture of f/2.8 across its range.
So when CNET says in their review that this lens is not a great value, and the price is high, they could not be more completely wrong. This lens is a great value, when one considers all of the outstanding features it has, and the fantastic performance that it delivers.
Here are links to a couple of recent photos that I took with my Nikkor AF-S 16-85mm VR II. First, here is one at full wide angle:
Tell me, does distortion appear to be at all excessive in this photo? Of course not, because it simply isn't.
And here is another photo, showing the great sharpness and clarity of the lens:
Very few camera lenses deserve a 5 star rating. But this is one of those very few that clears deserves it. If you are buying a Nikon D90 or D300, this is the zoom lens to get to use with your camera. You won't regret it.
Updated on Jan 26, 2009
Again, I want to emphasis that BOTH of the lenses that CNET recommended as alternatives to this lens ( the 18-70mm and 18-200mm ) have far WORSE distortion than this lens. Respectively, they have 3.5% and 4.1% wide angle distortion, compared to only 2.5% on the 16-85mm.
The Nikon Kit lenses also have worse distortion, with the 18-105mm kit lens having 3.5% distortion at full wide angle, and the 18-55mm DX 2.7% distortion at full wide angle.
The simple fact is that all zoom lenses exhibit some distortion. And the Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm VR II lens does a better job at minimizing distortion than the vast majority of zoom lenses.
Updated on Feb 22, 2009Update: Support for this lens was just recently added to DxO Optics Pro. So for any distortion freaks, the minor distortion that this zoom lens has can now be totally eliminated using DxO In fact, I cannot recommend DxO Optics Pro more highly to fellow camera owners. They added support for the D90 a few months ago, and they now support all of the Nikon kit lenses, some of their most popular Pro lenses, and now this lens too. So the much worse distortion on the kit 18-105mm or 18-200mm Nikon lens can be fixed with DxO also.
DxO also offers advanced lighting correction, very similar to Nikon's D-Lighting. And it also includes great correction tools for both noise and Chromatic Aberration. And it supports the Nikon Raw Image format.
In any event, for just $100, this software is really a good additional editing tool to get, in my opinion.
Updated on Apr 1, 2009Well known Nikon Expert Thom Hogan has now written a detailed review of the the Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 ED VR lens.
He has confirmed that this lens is exceptionally sharp, rivaling Nikon's Pro lenses. For a zoom lens with such an exceptional range, this is really great performance.
Read Thom's review, and you will agree with both he and I that this is the best all around lens for Nikon DX cameras like the D90, instead of going with either the kit lens, or the 18-200mm
Updated on Apr 21, 2009Here are active hotlinks to the two other reviews of this lens that I mentioned earlier:

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
by jrhurren on April 15, 2010
Pros: Quite sharp, nice range (especially on the wide side), fast AF
Cons: Could be priced more competitively
Summary: I love this lens for an everyday walkaround. Many people have compared it to the 18-200 but without the range. I have to say that, trying both, I like the ...
Summary: I love this lens for an everyday walkaround. Many people have compared it to the 18-200 but without the range. I have to say that, trying both, I like the 16-85 better. It's wider end makes a noticeable difference and the long end provides good reach. I would say the *slightly* better optical quality compensates for the shorter focal length. I got the lens about a year ago and have made about 2500 shots with it. It is all that I could have asked for - very sharp, great color, easy to live with. For others looking at the 18-200 I would encourage you to look back at old photos and see how many of them are actually >85mm. For me, it was an exceedingly small #. Of course, it would be nice if it went to f2.4 or something of the like, but that's not realistic in this price range. I highly recommend this lens. Good luck on your purchase decision.
IMPORTANT NOTE: After ~7 months of use and ~1500 shots, the zoom mechanism on this lens broke. I definitely do take good care of my equipment so abuse was not a contributing factor. It was covered under warranty, but Nikon's service dept is terrible (they lost my lens for 2 weeks) which has taken some of the luster off of my fondness for this product.
A great consumer-oriented lens--sharp and contrasty
by davidgarth on February 28, 2010
Pros: Slightly sharper and much lighter weight than the 17-55mm pro zoom I own. A great travel or "carry around" lens. The VR almost makes up for the slower maximum aperture. The AFS is fast focusing, color rendition is excellent and the zoom is smooth.
Cons: The mostly plastic construction doesn't appear to be a rugged as a pro-oriented lens. In telephoto it extends to an obscene degree and looks especially vulnerable to knocks and bumps. I always retract to wide angle before I carry it around.
Summary: I'm a part-time pro who's getting long in the tooth and tired of carrying around lots of heavy gear, so I've been trying to find lighter lenses ...
Summary: I'm a part-time pro who's getting long in the tooth and tired of carrying around lots of heavy gear, so I've been trying to find lighter lenses that still provide excellent image quality. This is now my favorite lens for its versatility, handling and sharpness. 16 to 85 range is perfect for many situations on a DX camera. I take good care of my equipment and don't bang it around so I expect several years of good performance.
Most well-balanced package in terms of IQ & features.
by mtcy09 on February 19, 2010
Pros: Versatile focal lengths (particularly the wide end at 16mm, or 24mm on DX format DSLRs), incredibly reliable VR plus exceptional IQ to rival "professional grade" lenses selling for over 100% more.
Cons: Not really.
Summary: One of the most under-rated lenses in the Nikkor line-up. Often criticized for not being fast enough without taking into account the need to balance features, size and weight. This ...
Summary: One of the most under-rated lenses in the Nikkor line-up. Often criticized for not being fast enough without taking into account the need to balance features, size and weight. This lens is criticized by some as "expensive". Imagine what they would say if it were a fast lens (e.g., being fixed at f2.8)! Comments on its distortion figure (2.5% is far from high for such a wide lens) and wide-open performance (see the impressive MTF figure for 16mm at f3.5 listed on photozone.com) are nit-picking, if not misleading. Just goes to show detractors' biased attempt to ignore the full picture and single out aspects naturally prone to relatively undesiralbe results (e.g., plastic construction typical of DX lenses, or higher distortion figure for wide angle lenses, which are in fact present in similar designs across brands). All things considered, a truly outstanding lens -- period. The fact is, with its impressive feature set, light weight and extremely useful focal lengths, and at this price point, you can't get any better than this gem of a DX lens.
- Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
- Part number: 2178
- Description: This compact and highly versatile 5.3x zoom includes Nikon's VR image stabilization technology and delivers incredible optical performance.
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- Length 3 in
- Diameter 2.8 in
- Weight 17.1 oz
Lens System
- Lens System Zoom lens
- Special Functions Zoom
- Intended For Digital SLR,
35mm SLR
- Focal Length 16 mm - 85 mm
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Minimum Aperture F/22 - f/36
- Optical Zoom 5.3 x
- Magnification 1 / 4.6
- Min Focus Distance 15 in
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Max View Angle 83 degrees
- Min View Angle 18.8 degrees
- Lens Construction 11 group(s) / 17 element(s)
- Filter Size 67 mm
- Diaphragm Blades 7
- Lens Coating Nikon Super Integrated Coating
- Mounting Type Nikon F
- Features Internal focusing system ,
VR (Vibration Reduction) ,
Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ,
Aspherical lens ,
ED glass
- Included Accessories Dust cap,
Lens cap,
Lens hood,
Lens case
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- Manufacturer profile
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It has been three weeks since Adrienne Salinas went missing.
Family and friends of the Tempe teen have been handing out fliers all over the Valley hoping someone will recognize her and come forward with information.
Both Tempe police and the FBI are working the case with no break so far.
Salinas' boyfriend, Francisco Arteaga, was one of the last people to see her before she disappeared in the early morning hours of June 15.
Tempe police told CBS5 News he is not a suspect or a person of interest and has been very cooperative with them.
Arteaga said the last he heard from Salinas was around 4:40 a.m. on June 15 - a half hour before her cell phone went dead.
The text message read, "I'm coming over."
But, she never did.
"It's the hardest thing ever," said Arteaga. "It's impossible not to think about her. It's impossible. There's never been a week where I haven't seen her. It's been three weeks now. It's scary."
Arteaga and Salinas grew up together and have dated on and off for several years.
He described the missing 19-year-old as his best friend.
"We have so many childhood memories, so many memories," Arteaga said. "And, that's what's keeping me strong."
Since Salinas went missing from her Tempe neighborhood near Hardy and Fifth Street, Arteaga – along with Salinas' family and many friends – have plastered the city with posters of the young woman.
They've even started a Facebook page to spread the word.
"It's impossible for her to have just vanished into thin air," said Rick Salinas, Adrienne Salinas' father. "Somebody knows something. And, we're just pleading with that person, that someone, to just come forward and give us information so that we can get her back."
Rick Salinas describes the past few weeks without his daughter as "living a nightmare."
He's heartbroken – yet, trying to remain strong.
He said those who love his daughter have no choice but to hold on to hope.
"We can't waste any energy or thought on the worst-case scenario," said Rick Salinas. "I mean, there's no reason for that."
Arteaga has that same determination.
The focus is finding Adrienne Salinas – no exception.
"We're not going to give up until we find out what happened," said Arteaga. "It's important that we keep the word out there. We have to. We're her only – we're her voice."
If you have any information that could help in the search for Adrienne Salinas call Tempe police at 480-350-8311 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
A $10,000 reward is being offered for her safe return.
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2.85/5 rDev -6.3%
On tap at the brewpub.
A: Served a reddish-brown color with a small tan head that fades quickly to no lacing.
S: Aroma of roasted malt, some chocolate and spice.
T: tatste of roasted malt with a bit of chocolate and spice. Mild bitterness and a dry finish.
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Light roast aroma, chocolate, a touch of sweetness. Slightly earthy.
A dark red-brown colour. Small, tan head. Poor head retention. Acceptable.
This isn't bad. I get some light roast and chocolate malt, a hint of earthy hops and a fairly clean flavour. There is a slight twang to it which isn't great. Fairly dry finish.
Fairly light body with moderately-high carbonation. It's a bit too much and a fuller, richer body would be nice.
Definitely the most drinkable of this brewery's beers that I've tried so far. Decent.
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Constitutional amendments help wildlife, boatersSunday, November 2nd, 2008
If you boat and you vote and you enjoy Florida wildlife, here are two key numbers to remember on election day: 4 and 6.
Both 4 and 6 are amendments to Florida's constituion, and most people I know in the outdoors community are supporting both of them.
Supported by the Florida Wildlife Federation, Audubon of Florida and other conservation groups, Amendment 4 exempts from property tax land set aside permanently for conservation.
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There will be a seismic shift in managerial jobs this offseason. Here's a team-by-team examination.
ESPN Insider Link: A survey of 100 random major league players are asked 20-some questions. One of the results bothers me greatly: Who is the last manager you'd play for? 1. Ozzie Guillen: 30% 2. Lou Pinella: 29% 3. Tony LaRussa: 7% 4. Dusty Baker: 5% T5. Five managers tied with 3% T10. Seven managers tied with 2% It seems to me that if nearly 1/3 of players list your manager as the "last person" they would play for, then you really need to look into some alternative options. I've been somewhat agnostic about the whole Lou debate, but reading this has changed my mind on the matter. If 1/3 of each year's free agents are not interested in coming here simply because of our manager, then I think we need go in a new direction. Also interesting to see Dusty and TLR on the list!
A little cartoon fun as we await the start of the second half.
Preview of the Cubs/White Sox game for Friday, June 26.
A cartoon take on Ozzie Guillen's comments about "rats" at Wrigley.
Holy crap I'm dying laughing and I can't understand a word. Someone translate!!!!!
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As long as you install nailed structural sheathing, an L-corner
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Vehicle Profile: 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe
Two more doors for the sleek 6 Series
The all-new 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe beautifully blends coupe passion with four-door pragmatism while delivering on the brand's "Ultimate Driving Machine" promise.
A coupe steals your glance and ignites something in your heart that you just can't let go. The BMW 6 Series Coupes plead guilty in this matter. Refined (and practical) sport/luxury sedans may win your mind, but deep down you know they will never ease the ache in your heart. For you, BMW turns that spark in your heart into a lasting relationship with the 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, which adds two doors while remaining true to the sleek 6 Series profile that defines a true coupe. The first of three models, the 640i Gran Coupe is now available with a 315-hp engine and an MSRP of $76,000. Two V8-powered 650i Gran Coupe models with rear wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive will arrive shortly.
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Aware that they were dealing with matters of the heart, BMW designers knew not to disturb the 6 Series two-door theme when creating a four-door version. The 6 Series Gran Coupe adds just over four inches to its two-door sibling's wheelbase and length, enough to provide a more spacious rear seat area yet retain a coupe-like silhouette. The long hood/short trunk lid proportions remain intact as well, and, of course, the 6 Series Gran Coupe still cuts through the air with the shark-like nose of the two-door model.
BMW, while adding room to the rear seat area, kept the look of the two-door's four-seat interior. However, the Gran Coupe can accommodate five, and its standard split/folding rear seats expand cargo room.
The discerning customer will find a particularly high level of standard amenities and infotainment technology in the 2013 6 Series Gran Coupe, along with some alluring optional finishes from the BMW Individual portfolio.
The 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe indulges the driver and passengers with an abundance of true luxury, such as standard 10-way power-adjustable front seats with four-way lumbar support (
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When most of us think about Chris Isaak, we visualize Helena Christiansen rolling around topless on the beach in Hawaii. That video, for the song "Wicked Games," nabbed three MTV Video Music Awards, back in an era when people still gave a shit about the MTV Video Music Awards. To date, it's still been the biggest hit of Chris Isaak's career, which isn't to say he hasn't done lots of cool stuff since. And if you've got to be remembered for just one thing, I can't really think of anything better. Well done, Chris.
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Special Education Students
Placement decisions, including homebound placement, for students receiving services pursuant to
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 (Section 504) will be made by the student's individualized education program (IEP) or 504
team. The content and method of instruction as well as the plan to transition the student back to
onsite services, if appropriate, will also be in accordance with the student's IEP or 504 plan. Other
than placement and instructional decisions covered by an IEP or 504 plan, provision of homebound
services will utilize the same procedures as for students without disabilities.
Students without Disabilities
The school principal or designee will determine the necessary services after consultation with
appropriate professional staff. All instruction must be meaningful and provided in a manner that
allows the student to continue to progress in the curriculum. At the onset of services, the school
principal or designee will develop a plan to transition the student back to onsite services when
appropriate. The transition plan will be re-evaluated after each grading period and adjusted as
Procedures for Provision of Homebound Instruction
1. Requests for homebound services will be made to the school principal along with
documentation from a medical provider if the request is based on a medical need.
2. The school principal will consult with teachers, counselors, nurses and other appropriate staff
as well as the student's parents/guardians regarding the request and will forward a
recommendation to the superintendent or designee. If, after consultation, the school principal
determines that the student meets the criteria for homebound instruction as outlined in Board
policy, he or she will recommend that homebound services be provided.
3. The superintendent or designee will secure the services of a qualified homebound instructor
or instructors.
4. The homebound student will be enrolled in and counted for attendance in the school where
onsite attendance would have been in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
5. The district's homebound instructor will consult with the student's parents/guardians to
determine the best time and location for instruction to occur. The district will not provide
services unless a parent/guardian or other person approved by the district is present.
6. Homebound instructors will keep a log of instructional time spent with the student and
submit the log to the superintendent or designee weekly.
7. Grades and credit will be awarded by classroom teachers in consultation with homebound
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review policies and/or forms for related information in this
administrative area.
Implemented: 01/16/2008
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Located in Salem, The Grand Hotel In Salem is minutes from Elsinore Theater and Salem First United Methodist Church. This hotel is within close proximity of Salem Riverfront Carousel and Salem Riverfront Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 193 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet acce...
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Be happy at this Howard Johnson Inn Salem near downtown Salem and the Oregon State Capital building. Tokyo International University of America, Salem Conference Center, Salem Hospital, and the Oregon State Fairgrounds are within three miles of this lodging. Take the kids to the Salem Riverfront Carousel or the Enchanted Forest Theme Park. Find comfort at an...
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Staff was friendly and accommodating, room was as expected and the continental breakfast was good!
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University Street Guest Cottage is a pet friendly two bedroom 1927 home located near Willamette University. My cottage is designed for the guest who always travels with their dogs by providing a luxury dog kennel. The home has been updated with new stainless steel appliances, high efficiency washer and dryer, 100% cotton Ralph Lauren linens and towels. Ou...
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Our pet-friendly Salem, Oregon hotel welcomes the entire family and guests. Enjoy the convenience of being in a prime location, near the State Capitol and the Salem Conference Center, business travelers and history buffs alike enjoy staying at our Salem hotel. Our unbeatable location, right off Interstate 5 and Highway 22, makes it easy for guests to explore...
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Room was very clean, I prefer shampoo in little bottles than in a dispenser hanging in the shower, at a price of $180. 00 a night , it would be nice to have that luxury in the bath. I
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Friendly staff, great pool area, good breakfast, clean rooms.The staff here was great--I booked this room for my sister in law and her plans needed to change, as things do on the road, and the front desk people could not have been more accommodating and friendly. I would gladly recommend this hotel.
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explore the beautiful Willamette Valley.. welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR. The Hampton Inn & Suites® Salem hotel is nestled in Oregon's beautiful capital city, mere minutes from the downtown area, the state capitol building, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Silver Falls State Park, great wineries and breweries - and much, much more If you love the gre...
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The studio apartment & large open space . Staff was friendly also helpful .
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All of it! The breakfast was a real feast. Everything one would want and then some! Loved this place. Didn't know my room was actually much more like a studio. Kitchen and all.
No. It was perfect.
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The La Quinta Inn & Suites Salem was recently named a 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award winner! 100% Non Smoking Hotel Welcome to the La Quinta Inn & Suites Salem OR. Our friendly hotel is located just off I-5 and minutes from Oregon's capitol building. Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, we are sure to have everything y...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 462 reviews
Small room that just fits to 2 queen bedsDon't expect much.
Excellent 10.0
Comfortable and clean, reasonably priced, good location, courteous and helpful staff, great breakfast!
Parking is tight when hotel is at capacity.
|Good - 76 reviews
This beautiful, all-suite hotel is located in Oregon's capital city. Free full hot breakfast is offered daily. Free high speed Internet access in all rooms. A light dinner snack is offered Monday through Wednesday nights and fresh baked cookies offered nightly. Pool, spa, and exercise room on premises. Laundry facilities available. All spacious guest rooms...
Overall Rating - Good - 76 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Great prices, easy to find
bad coffee maker machine at breakfast...even worse was the coffee
Good 8.0
The pool area was REALLY nice. The room was good sized and we slept 6 people in one room comfortably. Breakfast was good as well.
I called the hotel after thinking I had left something there and was told they would call me back the next day and I never got a call. Went out to the lobby around 2am to get a drink and it smelled like someone was smoking pot behind the front desk.We had a nice room, on the lower floor, close to the pool and breakfast. It was spacious and we easily fit 6 people. The pool was nice and quiet in the evening and the TV had good color.
|Good - 59 reviews
The Super 8 Salem is accessibly located right off Interstate 5 on Exit 256, in the Heart of Salem. We offer our guests Free Unlimited High Speed Wi Fi access throughout the hotel, Free SuperStart Breakfast each morning, 3 Channels of Free HBO programming, Access to our Indoor Heated Pool and Spa, and convenient access to our Guest Laundry Facilities on site...
Overall Rating - Good - 59 reviews
Poor 1.0
Location is good and service is fine.
Carpet is very dirty and room is smelly.It is over priced based on conditions.
Poor 1.0
absolutely nothing.
This was the creepiest, dirtiest hotel I have ever stayed in. I will never stay at another one like this. The room was old and dirty looking, there were creepy people watching my every move. At 2:00am there were drunk people trying to open my door!!I didn't feel safe, the office lady barely spoke English and the location was not in a very nice area of town. I didn't sleep at all with all the drunks yelling through my door to let them in. I left as soon as it was light, even though I paid for 2 nights I couldn't stay another minute. I had to find and pay for another hotel. NOT happy.
|Good - 65 reviews
Motel 6 Salem is conveniently located off of I-5 at Market Street NE. Restaurants are within walking distance and shopping malls are within a mile. Visit Oregons vineyards and wineries within 7 miles. Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms for a fee
Overall Rating - Good - 65 reviews
Poor 1.0
The location and outdoor pool
NASTY! Room was so gross. The people before us had a dog that urinated in the room. They attempted to clean with a shampooer but did not work, stunk was wet our feet were nasty. Fridge didn't work good, check in was later then told. NEVER EVER STAY thereJust don't stay there, was not worth the price, I wouldn't stay again if i was paid too! I felt so dirty staying there, couldn't let the kids play on floor, walk around without socks. Bed spreads had cigarette burns on them and we were in a no smoking room.
|OK - 24 reviews
Overall Rating - OK - 24 reviews
Poor 2.0
Location and price
Price was wrong at check in and not fixedThe room was not what i booked online
Mediocre 3.0
The price, if i would of been charged what i was quoted would of been nice
I reserved a king smoking room, i was given a full size bed in a very dirty nonsmoking room, the toilet didn't workWhen i asked the employee why i was charged more she said they didny get a fax with the price on it although I had the email on my phone in my hand
|Good - 538 reviews
With a stay at Shilo Inn Suites - Salem in Salem, you'll be convenient to Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium. This hotel is within close proximity of L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Capitol. Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet a...
Overall Rating - Good - 538 reviews
Good 7.0
Room was very spacious
Room was very out dated. Small Old TV and furniture torn. Wifi was spotty on 3rd floor
Mediocre 3.0
Great location and reasonable rate.
The carpet was torn and unclean. All upholstered furniture had obvious serious wear holes and tears. It had an old tube TV without any good channels. The desk chair seat had multiple gross stains (I had to cover it with a towel). Desk staff was surly.This was very disappointing to me because I used to stay at this Shilo with my family and loved it. It has a nice pool and spa, OK breakfast, and looks great outside. Maybe I just got a very bad room by mistake, but that in itself shows poor management. I also had my credit card number stolen overnight and had a text in the morning from Chase that it had been used after midnight in Texas,for a small convenience store purchase near another Shilo hotel location. No way of proving anything, and I am not making any accusations against the hotel staff, obviously, but it was very disconcerting and I had no credit card for the balance of my trip. I sadly will not be st...
|Excellent - 212 reviews
Welcome to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon. Conveniently situated just off of I-5 in the heart of the Willamette Valley, our Salem hotel is just 60 miles south of Portland and only 15 minutes from Oregon's famous wine country. We also offer close proximity to Salem's major business districts and government offices Feel valued and cared for from the...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 212 reviews
Excellent 9.0
Clean room. Very comfy mattress. Nice clean pool and spa.
Breakfast is terrible and $10 a personLoved it all except for breakfast. clean and stuff very accomadating and nice.
Excellent 10.0
Excellent and friendly customer service. Beautiful hotel!
Did not like that it was next to a strip club, however there is a fence between the two at least.This hotel exceeded my expectations. Very welcoming upon arrival. Great happy hour on our way to the room. Beautifully updated room.
|Good - 695 reviews
In the heart of Salem, Red Lion Hotel Salem is close to Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium. This hotel is within close proximity of L. B. Day Amphitheater and Chemeketa Community College. Make yourself at home in one of the 148 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keep...
Overall Rating - Good - 695 reviews
Mediocre 4.0
Location was good. Bed was comfortable.
Very outdated. Elevators were scary.Located close to freeway. Like stepping back to 1986. Decorated in 80s pimp colors. I expected Huggy Bear to walk out at any moment. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom was small and not the cleanest.
I liked the location.
The room was so small. I have never stayed in such a small room. No amenities. For what I paid I could have stayed in a better 2 star hotel.I was disappointed.


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- Arteta and Pienaar's situations have still not settled fully. Apparently Arteta has yet to sign a deal to make him the highest paid player at EFC. Also Pienaar has not discussed a transfer yet but there is concern that he will want out and Inter Milan under Rafa is considered his potential suitor.
- Arsenal is still interested in Jagielka. The Gunners seemingly need another Center-Back since Sol Campbell has signed with Newcastle United. They are apparently offerring somewhere around 15-18 million pounds for Jags. Hopefully the Gaffer continues to stand firm about rejecting any transfer.
- The friendly against Preston was last weekend resulted in a 3-0 victory for the Blues. Saha scored and Beckford added a double for the Blues goals. Gueye the young Frenchman apparently impressed with his pace and dribbling during the match.
- Marouane Fellaini is working out and estimates to be in top form in the next few weekends adding a veristale midfielder to the Toffee attack.
- Everton spokeout against Dan Gosling's agent story as to how the free transfer of Gosling to Newcastle went down. Everton made it clear they agreed to a higher wage for Gosling and believed through the words of the agent and Gosling the deal was done. Gosling's agent made a pretty penny on the signing fee for the free transfer to the Toons (and is a truth spinning windbag in my personal opinion)
- Everton has another friendly against newly promoted Championship side Norwich. Hopefully the Blues will continue the good form and be ready to start out the gates fast.
- After the 5-2 thrashing the Manure put on the MLS all-stars Landon Donovan spoke about possibly transferring off the LA Galaxy (which after being beaten down by Man U and some Puerto Rican team in consecutive nights would make me want to leave as well). Chances are Everton has no money for this and would have to be creative or else Donovan would likely end up at City or another club.
- Donovan has also been quoted this week saying that our own Jack Rodwell is the future of the English team and a future world beater. Good thing he is under contract until 2014.
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Brand new spacious approx 1300 sq ft luxury river front condominiums with incredible river views and easy beach access, about 5 min walk to beach. Living room has lovely gas fireplace, large flat screen TV with cable TV and DVD player, comfortable seating and entrance to balcony overlooking the Necanicum River. Gas BBQ and outdoor chairs provided. Master bedroom has a Queen bed with VIEWS as well plus cable TV and free wireless internet. Master bath has granite counters and shower/jetted tub combo with granite surround as well. The kitchen is beautifully designed with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, beautiful wood cabinets, and dishwasher. Second bedroom has another Queen bed and full bathroom is just off the bedroom access as well. Exercise room available for adults only (18 years and older). Utility room with washer/dryer in the unit as well. Walking distance to just about anywhere in town. Gated parking for 2 cars only, no smoking or pets.
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Bananas are the most-consumed fruit in the world. In the United States alone, the public eats about twenty-eight pounds of bananas per person every year. The total value of the international banana trade is nearly five billion dollars annually, with 80 percent of all exported bananas originating in Latin America. There are as many as ten million people involved in growing, packing, and shipping bananas, but American consumers have only recently begun to think about the people and about their working conditions. Although European nations have helped create a "fair trade" system for bananas grown in Mediterranean and Caribbean regions, the United States as a country has not developed a similar system for bananas grown in Latin America, where large corporations have dominated trade for more than a century.
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