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Source: Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Save 55% on a Madame Tussauds Hollywood package for two people that includes entry and souvenir wax hand replicas, plus a detailed guidebook.
Valid any regular operating day now through Dec. 31, 2014
Source: Aqua Lounge LA
Visit Spring Street's "shiny new Champagne bar" (Eater LA) for Champagne cocktails and your choice of appetizers.
Through Feb. 13, 2015; Wednesday-Saturday
Source: Trapeze School New York -- Santa Monica
Fly through the air above the Santa Monica Pier with a lesson from Trapeze School New York.
Through May 31, 2015 (blackout dates apply)
Source: Loews Santa Monica Ocean Spa
Named among Conde Nast Traveler's Top 270 Spas, Loews Santa Monica invites Travelzoo users to escape for a massage or facial.
Through Feb. 28, 2015 (blackout dates apply)
Source: Anaheim Castle House
Vacation near Disneyland in the comfort of a spacious private home with a pool, hot tub and kitchen with this 60%-off deal.
Arrive through Feb. 28, 2015
Source: Red Lion Tavern
Silver Lake's iconic Red Lion Tavern was named one of the best bars in America by Esquire for its "generous portions of brats, bock and knackwursts."
Nov. 12, 2014 - Feb. 12, 2015
Source: Newport Landing Cruises
Since 1907, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade has dazzled the harbor with a festive display of decorated yachts, boats and homes.
Select dates Dec. 4, 2014 through Jan. 4, 2015
Source: Wat Po Thai Spa
Visit any of Wat Po Thai Spa's five California locations for a traditional Thai massage package for one or two people.
Through April 17, 2015
Source: Lux Bus America
The Lux Bus Hollywood Highlights and Beaches Tour hits many of the top attractions in Los Angeles, and tickets are now more than 30% off.
Valid through Dec. 31, 2014
Source: Cambria Pines Lodge
Tucked amid tree-covered hills and lush gardens, Cambria Pines Lodge invites subscribers to unplug in a quiet coastal setting for more than 55% off.
Arrive for two nights Oct. 26, 2014 - Feb. 28, 2015
Source: Locanda Positano
Locanda Positano is a "little jewel in Marina del Rey [that] practically defines the term charming," raves Zagat, ranking it "excellent" (25).
Through Feb. 12, 2015
Source: Riverside Flight Academy
Take to the sky with Riverside Flight Academy's top-rated flight lessons and simulation, boasting a 100% approval rating from Travelzoo subscribers.
Through April 27, 2015
Source: Meridian Day Spa - Commerce
Located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Meridian Day Spa earns a 95% approval rating from Travelzoo users who call it a "hidden gem."
Oct. 9, 2014 - Jan. 7, 2015
Oct. 29, 2014 - March 31, 2015
Source: Italy's Little Kitchen
Save 50% on a meal for two at Italy's Little Kitchen, which the LA Times says is "long a fixture in Westchester."
Sunday-Thursday through Feb. 12, 2015
Source: Andrew Murray Vineyards Winery
"Andrew Murray prides himself on making wines [with] the pizzazz of Australian wines and the polish of French ones" (Food & Wine). Save 50% on tastings.
Oct. 8, 2014 - March 1, 2015; Wednesday-Sunday
Source: The Humble Abode
Humble Abode brings guests to "cloud nine," raves Allure magazine. Save more than 50% on a massage and facial at this West Hollywood spa.
Oct. 1, 2014 - March 25, 2015; closed Sundays
Source: Camerata Pacifica
Direct purchase
The Los Angeles Times called Camerata Pacifica "the best chamber music reason to get out of the house," and tickets to monthly performances at the Colburn School are now half off.
Nov. 13, Jan. 15, Feb. 5, March 19 & April 16
Source: Zane's Restaurant
Zane's is a "culinary delight [with] great service, delicious food and the atmosphere of a family-run restaurant like you might find in Europe" (HuffPo).
Oct. 22, 2014-Feb. 12, 2015; Sunday-Thursday
Source: Leoness Cellars
Located in Temecula Valley where vintners are making wines of "impressive sophistication" (Sunset), Leoness Cellars offers a unique tasting experience.
Sept. 12, 2014 - Feb. 12, 2015
Source: Spa Le Merigot at the JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot
Enjoy a day of indulgence at Santa Monica's beachfront Spa Le Merigot, a "perfect place to unwind" (Frommer's).
Sept. 25, 2014 - Jan. 23, 2015; Sunday-Friday
Source: 3-D Theatrical
Tony Award-winning musical "Ragtime" takes the stage in Redondo Beach and subscribers can save 50% on tickets. All seating sections are discounted for select November dates.
Select Nov. dates
Source: Chianina Steakhouse
Named among Zagat's Hottest New Italian Restaurants, Chianina Steakhouse offers Travelzoo users the chance to stop by for drinks and apps.
Sunday-Thursday through March 31, 2015 (closed Mondays)
Source: Wildlife Learning Center
LA Magazine named Wildlife Learning Center the city's best "place to mingle with wildlife" (Aug. 2014), while LA Weekly called it the top alternative zoo (2013).
July 30, 2014 - Jan. 15, 2015
Source: Spa del Rey at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
Treat yourself to a massage or facial with all-day amenity access at Spa del Rey, which Robb Report hails as a "new oasis in Marina del Rey."
Aug. 11, 2014 - Nov. 21, 2014; Monday-Friday only
Source: Cupcake Theater
The historic Cupcake Theater presents musical comedy "Little Shop of Horrors," based on Roger Corman's B-movie about a struggling flower shop with a blood-thirsty plant from another world. Tickets to weekend performances are now up to 55% off.
Dates through Nov. 30
Source: Michael's on Naples
Zagat ranks Michael's on Naples "extraordinary" (27), calling it an "upscale Long Beach gem." Indulge in a five-course dinner for two.
Sunday-Thursday through March 31, 2015
Source: Skydive Coastal California
Catch views of the Pacific Ocean during a tandem jump with Skydive Coastal California, which earns a 4.5-star rating from Yelp users.
June 2, 2014 - June 3, 2015
Source: Sanctuary Spa
Save $50 on a 60-minute massage with a hot-stone add-on at Long Beach's Sanctuary Spa.
July 30, 2014 - Nov. 18, 2014
Source: Los Angeles Opera
The LA Opera will stage "Dido & Aeneas/Bluebeard's Castle" this fall at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. New performance dates have been added to this offer.
Select Oct. - Nov. dates
Source: Lobby Lounge at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
A block from Santa Monica Beach, the AAA 4-Diamond Fairmont Miramar Hotel invites Travelzoo subscribers to order any four drinks at the Lobby Lounge.
Through Jan. 8, 2015; dates vary by voucher
Source: Go Los Angeles Card
Get a taste of all Los Angeles has to offer and save up to 55% on the gate prices to more than 35 of the city's top attractions with the Go Los Angeles Card.
Voucher must be exchanged for a Go Los Angeles Card by March 31, 2015
Source: Spa at the InterContinental Los Angeles Century City
Travel + Leisure hails the "spectacular stress-relieving treatments" at the InterContinental Los Angeles Century City. Save $40 on a massage or facial.
July 18, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2014; Monday-Friday
Source: Le Sanglier French Restaurant
Le Sanglier is a "delightful remnant from an era when French cuisine was strictly for special occasions" (Gayot). Sit down to a four-course dinner for two.
Sept. 17, 2014 - Dec. 23, 2014; Tuesday-Sunday
Source: Imagine Lifestyles
Save up to 70% on one of Imagine Lifestyles' 2014 driving events, which Travelzoo users call an "exhilarating" and "once-in-a-lifetime experience."
Aug. 29, 2014 - Nov. 30, 2014; select dates
Source: Innovative at Elle Marie
Earning a 4.5-star rating from Yelp, this Redondo Beach boutique spa offers a variety of relaxation treatments using organic ingredients.
July 14, 2014 - Nov. 14, 2014
Source: Taberna Arros y Vi
Save nearly 50% on dinner and drinks for two at Taberna Arros y Vi, a "Barcelona-style taverna featuring paella and tapas with seasonal sangria" (Zagat).
Sept. 30, 2014 - Jan. 30, 2015
Source: The Queen Mary's CHILL
This holiday season, The Queen Mary brings North Pole temperatures to SoCal with its annual extravaganza CHILL, the only event of its kind on the West Coast.
Select dates Nov. 27 through Dec. 18, 2014
Source: Bacara Resort & Spa
Consistently named one of the top spas in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler, the spa at Bacara has a stunning setting overlooking the Pacific.
Monday-Thursday through March 19, 2015
Source: Cantina Real
"For those who prefer the old-school Mexican fare... one should look no further than Cantina Real" (Gayot). Save half off on dinner and drinks for two.
Sept. 11, 2014 - Dec. 30, 2014
Source: TeeOff.com
"A pioneer in the golf industry" (Forbes), TeeOff.com offers discounted tee times at dozens of courses around SoCal.
Available tee times vary by date
Source: GLO Hair Salon and Blowdry Bar
For 50% off, get pampered with a blowout and a glass of bubbly at GLO Hair Salon and Blowdry Bar in Calabasas.
Aug. 2, 2014 - Dec. 2, 2014 (closed Sunday; limited availability on Monday)
Source: The Six
Save more than 50% on dinner and drinks for two at The Six, which Zagat praises for its "cool atmosphere" and "creative menu built around the number six."
Sept. 17, 2014 - Dec. 15, 2014; Sunday-Thursday at West LA & Studio City locations; Sunday & Monday at Calabasas
Source: The Lifts at Mt. Baldy
Visit Mt. Baldy's summit for 90-minutes of unlimited snow tube rides with sweeping views of the Los Angeles area at 7,800 feet.
Nov. 27, 2014 - April 30, 2015; subject to weather
Source: Alchemy Spa Wellness Cafe
For more than 50% off, unwind with a two-service spa day, complete with lunch and a glass of wine.
Through Jan. 30, 2015
Source: RivaBella
RivaBella on the Sunset Strip is now helmed by the Michelin-starred chef Luigi Fineo. With this exclusive dinner, experience his classic Italian fare for 45% off.
Sept. 11, 2014 - Dec. 30, 2014; valid Sunday-Friday
Source: Chado Tea Room
Save 50% on afternoon tea for two at Chado Tea Room, which Frommer's calls a "temple for tea lovers."
Aug. 15, 2014 - Jan. 1, 2015
Source: Xylem Salon Spa
Past Travelzoo guests call a visit to Xylem Salon Spa an "excellent experience" with "exceptional" service -- "the staff went above and beyond."
Sept. 10, 2014 - March 8, 2015
Source: ONYX Restaurant
Dine on "delectable Asian-influenced seafood creations" (Time Out Los Angeles) at ONYX Restaurant at the AAA 5-Diamond Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village.
Sept. 19, 2014 - Dec. 19, 2014; Monday-Friday
Source: Rideau Vineyard
Rideau Vineyard boasts a 98% approval rating from more than 600 Travelzoo users. Stop by for a tour, wine education class and tasting with apps.
Sept. 5, 2014 - April 6, 2015; Fridays-Mondays
Source: El León Spa
Save up to 50% on a day of pampering at El León Spa, which boasts a stellar 99% approval rating from Travelzoo users.
Through Jan. 31, 2015
Source: THE Blvd at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
Located at the iconic AAA 4-Diamond Beverly Wilshire (A Four Seasons Hotel), THE Blvd invites Travelzoo users to indulge in a five-course tasting dinner.
Sept. 7, 2014 - Nov. 26, 2014
Source: Connemara Ranch
Explore the Santa Monica mountains and scenic seaside Malibu terrain during a 90-minute horseback trail ride at Connemara Ranch.
Sept. 10, 2014 - Jan. 9, 2015
Source: Spa Girl Skin and Body Boutique Spa
For half off, treat yourself to a massage, facial and enzyme peel at Eagle Rock's Spa Girl Skin and Body Boutique Spa.
June 19, 2014 - Nov. 22, 2014; closed Sundays and Mondays
Source: 1810
Enjoy a taste of Argentina at this "elegant new DTLA eatery" (Eater Los Angeles) while saving more than 45%.
Sept. 2, 2014 - Nov. 26, 2014; Monday-Thursday
Source: Great Food Tours
Sample treats from spots such as Sweet E's, Soda Jerks and Edelweiss Chocolates, which earns an "extraordinary" (26) from Zagat.
Aug. 29, 2014 - Aug. 29, 2015
Source: Le Jolie Medi Spa
"Step into an oasis of pure luxury" (Beverly Hills Magazine) at Studio City's Le Jolie Medi Spa and treat yourself to a blowout, or pick your own treatments.
Sept. 8, 2014 - Dec. 8, 2015
Source: Cafe Sevilla - Riverside and Long Beach
Enjoy a night out with dinner and sangria for two plus entertainment at Cafe Sevilla, which Zagat calls a "cool place to experience all kinds of Latin music."
Aug. 25, 2014 - Dec. 15, 2014; entertainment is on Saturdays
Source: Pro SUP Shop
Take in sunset and moonlight views of the Marina on a 75-minute stand-up paddleboard tour for two.
Aug. 27, 2014 - Nov. 16, 2014; dates vary by voucher (blackout dates apply)
"Step into an oasis of pure luxury" (Beverly Hills Magazine) at Studio City's Le Jolie Medi Spa and pick your own treatments, or enjoy a blowout with bubbly.
Through Dec. 8, 2015
Source: Discovery
Discovery is "a score for Midtown Ventura" (Ventura County Reporter). Enjoy a night out at this stylish restaurant-bowling alley.
Aug. 19, 2014 - Nov. 26, 2014; dates vary by voucher
Source: Marina Paddle
Save 50% on rentals from Marina Paddle, which earns a 98% approval rating from Travelzoo users for the "friendly staff" and "excellent location."
Oct. 1, 2014 - Jan. 15, 2015
Source: CloudMover Day Spa
Save more than $80 on a three-service spa package at CloudMover Day Spa in Huntington Beach.
Through Jan. 21, 2015
Source: Alegria Cocina Latina
"The place to go" (Zagat) in downtown Long Beach, Alegria Cocina Latina serves award-winning Spanish, Mexican and Latin American cuisine in a lively setting.
July 9, 2014 - Dec. 30, 2014
Source: Big Sky Ranch
Take in scenic views of Temecula on horseback during a 90-minute private trail ride.
June 5, 2014 - Dec. 2, 2014
Source: The Skin Spa & Wellness Center
Save 50% on a facial at the Skin Spa & Wellness Center, which boasts a 4-star rating on Yelp.
Tuesday-Sunday through March 17, 2015
Source: Primitivo Wine Bistro
Offering globally inspired small plates and an extensive wine list, Primitivo Wine Bistro diners "rave that the tasty tapas are divine" (USA Today 10Best).
July 16, 2014 - Nov. 14, 2014 (blackout dates apply)
Source: Toretti Family Vineyard Wine Tasting Room
Toretti Family Vineyard Wine Tasting Room boasts a 100% approval rating from Travelzoo users, who call it a "hidden gem."
Aug. 25, 2014 - Dec. 29, 2014; Thursday-Monday from 1-5 p.m.
Source: John Allan's
A New York Mag Critics' Pick, John Allan's clubs "invite today's image-conscious gent to get barbered and buffed, then kick back with a beer, billiards and ESPN."
Sept. 29, 2014 - March 22, 2015
Source: Guido's Restaurant
"Impeccable, tux-clad waiters fuss over you like in the good old days" at Guido's Restaurant (Zagat). Save more than 50% on dinner and drinks for two.
May 29, 2014 - Nov. 24, 2014
Source: Fast Lap Indoor Kart Racing - Ontario
Zoom up to speeds of 50 mph with an exhilarating go-kart race from Fast Lap Ontario.
July 10, 2014 - Dec. 29, 2014; Sunday-Friday
Source: Best Face & Body
Treat your skin to a refreshing facial and sip a glass of bubbly at Woodland Hills' Best Face & Body for more than 45% off.
June 27, 2014 - Dec. 19, 2014
Source: Valentino
Named among LA Magazine's top 75 restaurants of 2014, Valentino invites Travelzoo users to indulge in a five-course dinner with bubbly.
Aug. 12, 2014 - Feb. 7, 2015; Tuesday-Saturday
Source: Xtreme Adventures
Save 50% on a high-speed drive in an exotic car with Xtreme Adventures, which earns a 4.5-star rating from Yelp users.
Any race dates through Jan. 31, 2015
Source: Framed
Treat your tresses with a blowout at Framed Salon in Santa Monica, which boasts a perfect 5-star rating on Yelp.
Sept. 3, 2014 - Feb. 27, 2015
Source: Gaucho Grill
Save 50% on dinner or lunch at Gaucho Grill, which Gayot praises for its "respectable Argentine cuisine."
Oct. 2, 2014 - Feb. 19, 2015
Source: Presidio Vineyard & Winery
Presidio Vineyard & Winery earns a 96% approval rating from Travelzoo users, who praise the "knowledgeable staff" and "amazing" wines.
Oct. 9, 2014 - April 2, 2015
Source: Salon Viva
For more than $40 off, get pampered with a blowout and wine at Salon Viva in Santa Monica.
Oct. 3, 2014 - March 2, 2015
Source: El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
For half off, visit El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Tarzana during lunch or dinner for two or four people.
Sept. 26, 2014 - Dec. 22, 2014
Source: Donati Family Vineyard
Templeton is "the Paso Robles neighbor that's worth a closer look" (Sunset). Two can stop by the area's Donati Family Vineyard for wine and chocolate tastings.
Sept. 16, 2014 - Dec. 30, 2014
Source: Blossom Spa
Treat yourself to a massage or facial at Hollywood's Blossom Spa, which Time Out calls an "urban oasis."
Oct. 8, 2014 - March 29, 2015; Tuesday-Sunday
Source: Silvio's BBQ
For more than 40% off, sit down to an oceanfront Brazilian barbecue dinner with drinks for two in Hermosa Beach.
Sept. 11, 2014 - Dec. 11, 2014; Sunday-Thursday
Source: Golf Card International
Golf lovers can take advantage of discounted rates at courses across the country with this deal from Golf Card International.
Oct. 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
Source: Finely Kneaded Spa
Save more than $90 on a three-service spa package at Finely Kneaded Spa in Lakewood.
Through Feb. 8, 2015; closed Mondays; not valid Third Thursdays
Source: Onyx Lounge
Serving "smooth, localized cocktails" (Los Angeles Times), Onyx Lounge resides in one of downtown's original banks that was once the tallest building in the city.
Valid through April 8, 2015; Tuesday-Saturday
Source: Allen Berg Racing Schools
Reaching speeds up to 100 mph in seconds, learn how to drive a racecar during a 20-lap racing experience at Fontana's Allen Berg Racing Schools.
Select dates through March 15, 2015
Source: Blow Angels
One of Angeleno mag's top blow dry bars, Blow Angels offers stylish blowouts with a glass of bubbly.
Aug. 29, 2014 - Nov. 28, 2014
Source: The Greek at the Harbor
The Greek at the Harbor is rated 4 stars on OpenTable, and now for up to half off, Travelzoo subscribers can dine here for lunch or dinner with drinks.
Sept. 16, 2014 - Nov. 16, 2014
Source: Danza del Sol Winery
Spend an afternoon sipping wine and learning tasting techniques at Temecula's Danza del Sol Winery, which earns a 98% approval rating from Travelzoo users.
Sept. 8, 2014 - March 8, 2015; dates vary by voucher
Source: Soup's Sports Grill
Daily Breeze named Soup's Sports Grill among the top LA-area sports bars. Stop by for lunch or dinner with drinks for two.
Sept. 11, 2014 - Jan. 23, 2015; dates vary by voucher (blackout dates apply)
Source: Beach City Tennis
For more than half off, Travelzoo users can practice their serves and perfect their swings with a private lesson from Beach City Tennis.
Aug. 18, 2014 - Nov. 21, 2014; closed Sundays
Source: Portofino Cucina Italiana
Downtown's Portofino Cucina Italiana offers a multi-course tasting menu with "modern and creative inspirations" (The Huffington Post).
Monday & Wednesday-Saturday through April 15, 2015
Source: Old Plank Sailing Adventures
Bask in the sun or toast the sunset on a private boat cruise for two, complete with sparkling wine and appetizers.
Oct. 3, 2014 - Feb. 10, 2015
Source: Agaves Kitchen & Tequila
Save 50% on dinner at Agaves Kitchen & Tequila, which earns an OpenTable Diners' Choice award for "fit for foodies."
Oct. 22, 2014 - Feb. 19, 2015; Tuesday-Sunday
Source: Planes of Fame Air Museum
See more than 100 rare World War II-era aircraft preserved to their historic condition at Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino for 50% off.
Through March 16, 2015
Source: Cookin' with Lenny Smokehouse
Cookin' with Lenny Smokehouse in Chatsworth was named the 2013 Readers' Choice Winner for best barbecue by the Los Angeles Daily News.
July 8, 2014 - Jan. 8, 2015; Tuesday-Sunday
Source: Vin Hesten Trail Rides
For half off, trot through Temecula's vineyards during a 90-minute horseback tour of Wine Country.
Sept. 2, 2014 - March 2, 2015
A "charming little neighborhood Italian spot" (Gayot), Portofino Cucina Italiana serves classic dishes downtown.
July 28, 2014 - Jan. 23, 2015; Mondays & Wednesday-Friday
Source: Fly The Dream
Save $50 on a flight simulator package at Fly The Dream, where "travelers who fancy themselves flyboys and girls can test their skills" (New York Times).
Tuesday-Sunday through April 12, 2015
Source: Enzo & Angela
Dine on "gorgeous" dishes at Enzo & Angela, which serves "fabulous" Italian cuisine including homemade pastas (Los Angeles Times).
Aug. 20, 2014 - Dec. 20, 2014; closed Sundays
Source: South Coast Aeronautics
Soar over LA with a 45-minute private flight lesson with South Coast Aeronautics, which past Travelzoo guests call a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Oct. 29, 2014 - April 30, 2015
Source: Avenue Italy - West LA
Located on the "hotter-than-ever Sawtelle Boulevard" (Los Angeles Times), Zagat calls Avenue Italy an "elegant" restaurant and a great "date-night pick."
Oct. 10, 2014 - March 10, 2015; Monday-Saturday
Source: World Crawl Entertainment
For more than 50% off, live it up in LA during a club crawl with World Crawl Los Angeles.
Oct. 11, 2014 - March 7, 2015; Saturday-Sunday
Source: Hana Paddle Boards
Take in scenic views of Malibu during a 90-minute guided paddleboarding tour for half off.
Sept. 4, 2014 - March 1, 2015
Source: Paint Nite
For $25, regularly $45, Travelzoo subscribers can flex their creative muscles during a two-hour Paint Nite event at bars around the country.
June 1, 2014 - Dec. 1, 2014
Source: Mario Andretti Racing Experience & NASCAR Racing Experience
Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a drive-or-ride experience in a full-size Indy-style race car or real NASCAR race car.
Select dates through May 1, 2016
Source: Big Red Bus
For more than 50% off, two can spend an afternoon sampling craft beers and touring South Bay breweries.
First available tour date through Nov. 9, 2014; Saturdays and Sundays only from 12-3 p.m.
Source: LA Yacht Entertainment
Save more than $250 on a scenic 30-foot sailboat cruise for up to four on the Marina del Rey harbor.
Aug. 28, 2014 - Nov. 25, 2014
Source: Aces Comedy Club
Save up to 50% on tickets for two or four to Aces Comedy Club, praised by Travelzoo guests for the "top notch entertainment" at this "great date night spot."
Sept. 8, 2014 - Dec. 21, 2014
Source: 220 Fitness
Start off the fall season with four workout classes at 220 Fitness, which LA Weekly named among the city's top 10 gyms.
Sept. 18, 2014 - Jan. 4, 2015
Source: Digital Photo Academy
Learn the finer points of on-site photography from professional instructors during a three-hour class at your choice of iconic Los Angeles locations.
Aug. 14, 2014 - Dec. 6, 2014
Source: Star Helicopters
Get a bird's-eye view of the Hollywood sign, downtown LA and other landmarks on a helicopter flight for two.
Aug. 18, 2014 - Nov. 11, 2014; blackout dates apply
Source: KOR Health and Fitness
Get in shape for the summer with three personal training sessions at KOR Health and Fitness, which CBS Local named among LA's best boutique gyms.
Aug. 15, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2014
Source: Stray Boots
Set off on an interactive tour across one of 14 U.S. cities, including New York, Chicago and D.C., for half off through the end of the year.
Redeem by Dec. 31, 2014
Source: Painting & Vino - Los Angeles
Guided by professional artists, enjoy a creative evening with Painting & Vino's step-by-step classes at restaurants across Los Angeles.
Select class dates through Nov 11, 2014
Source: La Sandia - Santa Monica
Richard Sandoval's Zagat-rated La Sandia is situated in a "magical" space atop Santa Monica Place, presenting a "modern twist" on classic Mexican cuisine.
Sept. 2, 2014 - Nov. 2, 2014
Source: Rise of the Jack O' Lanterns
Be one of the firsts to take a spooky walk on a trail lined with more than 5,000 jack-o'-lanterns at The Rise and save more than 40%.
Select times Oct. 31, 2014 or Nov. 2, 2014
Source: Los Angeles Ballet
Los Angeles Ballet brings back its version of the classical ballet "Swan Lake," set to the music of Tchaikovsky, to open its 2014-2015 season. Travelzoo subscribers save 40% on tickets.
Sept. 29, 2014 - Nov. 2, 2014
Source: Hotel Metropole
Swap smog and gridlock for the "clean air, crystal-clear water and the blissful absence of traffic" of Catalina Island (Frommer's), a one-hour ferry ride from LA.
Sundays-Thursdays through Oct. 30, 2014
Source: Bandits Grill & Bar - Camarillo and Thousand Oaks
Bandits Grill & Bar "has a loyal following for a good reason," raves Gayot. Sit down to a barbecue dinner for two.
Aug. 25, 2014 - Oct. 15, 2014; Sunday-Thursday
Source: The Queen Mary's Paranormal Ship Walk
Discover the dark side of The Queen Mary with half off admission to the opening night of Dark Harbor, featuring two new mazes and a Voodoo Village.
Oct. 2, 2014 only from 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
Source: Broadway San Diego
"Blue Man Group" comes to the San Diego Civic Theatre for three days only, and Travelzoo subscribers can save 30% on tickets with this exclusive offer.
Oct. 3-5
Source: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Doheny Beach
Save 60% on an escape to an all-suite hotel set across the street from the beach in Dana Point.
October 2014 - February 2015
Source: Samba Brazilian Steakhouse - Redondo Beach and Universal
Sit down to an unlimited steakhouse dinner and drinks for two at Samba, which offers an "authentic taste of Carnaval, sans the plane tickets to Brazil" (Gayot).
Aug. 20, 2014 - Nov. 19, 2014; Sunday-Friday (Redondo location closed Mondays)
Source: Club Sportiva
Drive some of the world's most exclusive luxury vehicles on iconic California roads, an experience Examiner.com calls "an amazing day for a car enthusiast."
Sept. 23, 2014 - Feb. 18, 2015; valid Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Source: Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
"My Son The Waiter - A Jewish Tragedy" opens at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza next month, and tickets are 30% off for Travelzoo subscribers
Through Sept. 21
Source: Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa
Crisp mountain air and deep blue lakes await at the luxe Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa, which earns a 94% rating from nearly 800 Travelzoo guests.
Sept. 1, 2014 - Dec. 22, 2014
The Six is a "laid-back but stylish spot" with "a menu that features six of just about everything" (Westways). Sit down to brunch and mimosas for two.
Aug. 6, 2014 - Nov. 2, 2014; dates vary by voucher
Source: Various California Venues
Experience the spirited wine culture of the Golden State during California Wine Month this September and save on deals designed for vino lovers everywhere.
Various dates
Source: Angels Baseball
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim host a pivotal series against the division-leading Oakland A's over Labor Day weekend, and tickets are up to 30% off.
Aug. 27, 29 & 30, 2014
Source: Rosarito Beach Hotel
Take a break on the gorgeous beach at Baja California's Rosarito Beach Hotel with an exclusive offer at nearly 65% off -- including $244 in extras.
Travel through Dec. 30, 2014
Source: The Brownstone Bistro
Save 50% when dining at The Brownstone Bistro, offering an extensive menu of globally inspired cuisine in a casual, upscale setting.
Aug. 20, 2014 - Nov. 18, 2014 (closed Mondays; dates vary by voucher)
Source: Los Alamitos Race Course
For 55% off, two people can spend a day at the Los Alamitos Race Course, home to Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome.
Select dates Sept. 5-21, 2014
Source: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels are fighting for a division title, and with this offer save up to 30% on tickets to the final regular-season games at Angel Stadium
Sept. 18, 20 & 21
Source: The Island Hotel, Newport Beach
Experience all that Newport Beach has to offer at the 4.5-star Island Hotel -- fresh off a two-year transformation -- with an exclusive 50%-off package.
Travel Aug. 24 - Dec. 30, 2014
Source: Plated
Plated delivers everything you need to make a healthy, delicious dinner
-- in 30 minutes or less.
Aug. 19, 2014 - Sept. 6, 2014
Source: The Grove
Enjoy a family night at The Grove, including dinner, movie, popcorn and valet parking, all set up by the in-house Concierge Services desk.
Valid Monday-Thursday through Sept. 30
Source: Inn at Laguna Beach
Gaze over the Pacific Ocean from a seaside Laguna Beach hotel "steps from the surf" (Fodor's) for more than 45% off current rates.
Through Feb. 28, 2015
Source: LEGOLAND California
Visit LEGOLAND California, LEGOLAND Water Park and SEA LIFE Aquarium for less than the regular price of daily admission then return for four additional consecutive days for free.
Valid for use any regular operating day through Oct. 26, 2014
Source: The Capri Hotel
Retreat to The Capri Hotel, a retro-chic property in pricey Ojai Valley,
with this budget-friendly deal that shaves nearly 50% off package pricing.
Sundays-Thursdays through Dec. 30, 2014
Source: Geffen Playhouse and Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater
The New York Times says "Choir Boy" is "simmering, vivid and evocative" and The Los Angeles Times called Tarell Alvin McCraney "one of the brightest American playwrights to come along in some time."
Select Oct. dates
Source: USC Football
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- Arthur B on There's a Place In Hell For Oskar and His Friends at 03:03 on 25-10-2014 - link Wasn't aware there was one; where would I find it?
Cammalot on There's a Place In Hell For Oskar and His Friends
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Has anybody gotten to read the follow-up short, "Let The Old Dreams Die?"
- Arthur B on Fists of Rebellion at 00:07 on 21-10-2014 - link Holy shit, I actually missed that. Good catch.
- https://me.yahoo.com/a/pwQl65QjyO_qKzMVXCk4NkWmA93bTB40uqFXg0tjtoso59j2K3E-#74262 on Fists of Rebellion at 23:56 on 20-10-2014 - link Amazingly, you actually underrated the offensiveness of Saretha by omitting the fact that Counter refers to her "ebony skin."
Arthur B on Hurr, More Like Dork Heritage
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To give poor Clint *some* credit, few of the protagonists in the original Cthulhu Mythos stories as are genre-savvy as Call of Cthulhu players...
The thing about Call of Cthulhu is that many of the times you aren't playing the original protagonists, you're playing people like Dr. Willett in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward who come along to work out what happened after the first round of protagonists fucked things up. :)
But I take your point, Clint is clearly not very competent at paranormal investigation and it's probably fair that he isn't. The bigger problem is that he doesn't seem to be enormously competent at journalism. either.
- http://brandiweed.livejournal.com/ on Hurr, More Like Dork Heritage at 20:21 on 19-10-2014 - link To give poor Clint *some* credit, few of the protagonists in the original Cthulhu Mythos stories as are genre-savvy as Call of Cthulhu players...
Arthur B on Hurr, More Like Dork Heritage
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I'm assuming Howard was inspired by Lovecraft, and not the other way around.
Almost certainly so - The Lurking Fear came out in 1923, Howard's first published story came out in 1924.
http://ronanwills.wordpress.com/ on Hurr, More Like Dork Heritage
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"In the original story, intrepid investigators discover that descendants of a thunderstorm-obsessed mountain family, having isolated themselves for centuries and partaken of truly staggering amounts of inbreeding, have degenerated into subterranean monsters who lurk in burrows "
I'm getting a distinct whiff of Robert Howard's Lovecraft-inspired stories, which I remember you wrote about some time ago. I'm assuming Howard was inspired by Lovecraft, and not the other way around.
Arthur B on The Man Whose Dicks Weren't All Exactly Alike
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I think Dick's willingness to directly and indirectly utilise the Nazis tended to pave the way for the franker treatments that the New Wave guys would come out with in the 1960s.
I mean, for fairly obvious reasons that entire generation of SF writers had good reason to think a lot about totalitarianism and World War II and so on since a lot of them actually lived through that stuff, but I can't think of many SF writers looking hard at Hitler in the 1950s in the same way Dick did.
I suspect part of that was that a) utopianism was in fashion at the time, and b) even when people did want to get dystopian, the Soviet Union was looming larger in the cultural landscape as far as boogeymen go. The Nazis were a done deal, in the past; few wanted to think about them coming back, even less wanted to consider that maybe they'd actually won.
Ashimbabbar on The Man Whose Dicks Weren't All Exactly Alike
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I think it could be worthwile to explore Dick's take on nazism.
IIRC, besides this novel,
- he described his mother as « cold and manipulative (…) an admirer of the Nazis »
- in his novel The Simulacra, there is a project of sending through time state-of-the-art weaponry to the Third Reich in return for not engaging in genocide.
- in an interview with Anthony Boucher, he claimed The World Jones Made was basically the story of the fall of the Republic of Weimar and the rise ( and fall ) of the Third Reich
- in a collection of his short stories, his foreword to Oh ! To Be a Blobel ! elaborated on the saying attributed to Hitler that the Allies would have to become like Nazis in order to defeat them.
- James D on Lafferty's Time-Travelling Spacefaring Dreamworld Arabian Nights at 03:52 on 17-10-2014 - link I haven't read this particular novel, but I have to say that Lafferty's style definitely seems to work best in the short story format. I've read Fourth Mansions, which I did like, but fuck was it dense and confusing. Tons of theological symbolism mixed with bizarre conspiracy theories and psychic powers and a caste of immortal elites who change their names and faces over the years but can always be recognized due to their "archaic ears".
Arthur B on Video Clumsy: Evilspeak
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Man that box art is giving me flashbacks to the early days of the internet and home computers, where magazines and stuff would have the goofiest images of people LOGGING ONTO THE NET BRO
And it clearly comes from a time before there were widespread connotations to typing one-handed...
Arthur B on Video Clumsy: Evilspeak
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It also strikes me this would make an interesting RPG scenario. Not the plot of the film, obviously. But presenting a synopsis as what allegedly went down twenty years ago, and letting the PCs poke at the obvious holes?
This would be extremely viable.
Shimmin on Video Clumsy: Evilspeak
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Translating Father Esteban's diary by typing it into a computer (because that's how computers work)
Obviously, the academy also had a small experimental time machine which Coopersmith used to access Google Translate. You're so nitpicky sometimes, for reals.
There's a downright bizarre pig-based subplot... This subplot adds nothing to the overall story except running time
Nonsense. Everything is better with pigs. I am kind of tempted to watch this purely because of the prominent pig theme.
It also strikes me this would make an interesting RPG scenario. Not the plot of the film, obviously. But presenting a synopsis as what allegedly went down twenty years ago, and letting the PCs poke at the obvious holes?
- Arthur B on Lafferty's Time-Travelling Spacefaring Dreamworld Arabian Nights at 02:40 on 16-10-2014 - link Thanks! Unfortunately it is so long since I read this book (or even possessed it) that I can't usefully engage with most discussions of it at this point.
http://binghamtonclassicfilms.com/ on Lafferty's Time-Travelling Spacefaring Dreamworld Arabian Nights
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Hi Arthur,
Greetings to a fellow Lafferty fan!
I just wanted to let you know that I interact with your review a bit here:
- http://ronanwills.wordpress.com/ on Video Clumsy: Evilspeak at 20:44 on 15-10-2014 - link Man that box art is giving me flashbacks to the early days of the internet and home computers, where magazines and stuff would have the goofiest images of people LOGGING ONTO THE NET BRO
- Arthur B on GOGathon: Autopsies & Artists at 07:47 on 14-10-2014 - link Whups! Thanks for catching that.
- Melanie on GOGathon: Autopsies & Artists at 02:34 on 14-10-2014 - link Hey, all the links in the article just go back around to this page. Also, the "plagiarism scandal" bit isn't a proper link, just some stray html.
Melanie on Michael Bay Is America
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Yeah, the evidence seems pretty compelling as put down. It's almost enough to make me want to see the movies themselves, but not quite.
Well, I'm most of the way through the first season, and I'm loving it so far! I like--most of the characters (including mooooost of the named Decepticons who've shown up so far--fun villains are always a big plus in my book), and the dynamics between them, which to me is always the main thing. I've seen some complaints about the kids, but I personally like them and find the sort of... familial relationships they form with various bots to be fairly cute. The plots are pretty fun, usually--it gets a bit dark at times, but not in way that feels (to me) like they're going for shock value. It's pretty good at ramping up the tension when appropriate.
And the animation's absolutely gorgeous--very expressive, very convincing where the bots and the scenery are concerned. The humans look a little plasticy, texturewise, but--fine, really. It does keep them well out of the uncanny valley, and it's not very noticeable. (To clarify--they're not badly animated, they just kinda feel like they're from a show with a slightly different art style. They feel a little more cartoony, a little less detailed and realistic. And like their clothes are a part of them, which feels like a weird thing to bring up considering that the bots' "clothes" really are a part of them, but there it is.)
Actually--if I can go off on a lengthy tangent--it feels a little bit like the humans are the toys, here, which is really interesting to me since the transformers themselves are of course literally toys in real life. It's this combination of 1)the bots matching most of the environments--including natural outdoors ones--just a bit better than the humans do, stylewise, which makes it seem like they're more part of the world, like they belong there and are more natural (plus the specific way the humans are different--a little more cartoony etc., like toys), 2)most of the focus being on the various bots and their concerns--when humans are important, it's because they got involved in robot stuff, 3)the size difference and occasional instances of, e.g., Miko sitting on Bulkhead's shoulder, 4)the way the show sort of... animates the bots like they're the ones who are a normal size--shots of them, which is most of the show, tend to be from their eye level, so you're not looking up at them from a human height; you're looking across (which only makes sense! It'd probably mess with immersion otherwise. But I guess my point is that you're much more often being invited to immerse yourself in the bots' POV than the humans')--and honestly it seems like there are very few shots which really give an impression of their sheer scale. The ones that do are effective, but--usually it's not even aiming for that. And, alright, there was one line that really struck me, even though it was one-off and jokingly said:
[Miko, about a visiting Autobot] Maybe he'll stay! ...Hmmm, have to find his own human, though.
So I'll just leave that there.
Alasdair Czyrnyj on Michael Bay Is America
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Ooh yeah, humans extracting technology from Transformers comes up quite a bit in Bay's movies. In the first movie it's all but stated that a fair chunk of the advances of the later Industrial Revolution (and, by implication, all of those that led to America's technological rise to power in the 20th century) were reverse-engineered by scientists ripping out Megatron's internal organs. And then there's the fourth movie, which has, and I quote, "Stanley Tucci as Steve Jobs as Josef Mengele." It's stuff like that this that makes me trust the oppositional reading of Bay's movies. I mean, if everything is played straight, then why is stuff like that there, and why does it stick out so much?
By the way, how is Transformers Prime? I've heard plenty of good word-of-mouth, but I haven't seen any of it.
- Arthur B on The High Price of Revenge at 21:38 on 06-10-2014 - link You're right; I could have sworn I saw something linking Goldman to the Phibes franchise (maybe he worked on one of the aborted sequels?) but I can't find the citation now. I must have dreamed it.
sotrain515 on The High Price of Revenge
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Hi Arthur. Long-time listener, first-time caller.
Hate that my first comment is going to be a nitpick but I don't believe William Goldstein had anything to do with The Princess Bride; that was William Goldman. Goldstein doesn't even seem to have an entry on Wikipedia (horror of horrors).
Anyway, love the articles and Ferretbrain in general. Keep up the great work!
- Arthur B on Hammer Rides Out at 02:21 on 05-10-2014 - link Nowhere near that official (and I make no guarantees of doing it again next year).

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HONG KONG--Hong Kong shares closed higher Thursday, but off their earlier peak as a rebound in China bank shares slowed.
The blue chip Hang Seng Index rose 101.53 points, or 0.5%, to 20,440.08 after trading as high as 20,713.34 during the session. Turnover totaled HK$69.9 billion, down from HK$78.84 billion Wednesday.
Fears of a possible credit crisis in China's banking system sent investors fleeing mainland bank shares over the past week. Buyers reemerged Wednesday after China's central bank moved to calm fears, although investor enthusiasm appeared to reach a limit as Thursday's session wore on.
China Construction closed 0.4% lower at HK$5.39 after rising more than 2% in Thursday trade. Agricultural Bank of China closed up 0.6% at HK$3.16, also well below its session high.
"The rally in bank shares has been encouraging, but it's difficult not to be suspicious about the sustainability of the rebound," China Galaxy International wrote in a note to clients Thursday.
Shares of mid-sized mainland lenders--which have borne the brunt of liquidity concerns--also failed to hold on to early gains. China Minsheng shares fell 2.4% to HK$7.71 after surging 6.3% Wednesday, its biggest one-day jump since January.
Mark To, head of research at Wing Fung Financial, said he sees fair value for the Hang Seng Index at 20,500. He also said he prefers stocks driven by strong fundamentals rather than a change in market sentiment, citing mainland technology shares or Macau gaming stocks as two examples.
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ATLANTA (AP) -- For the Braves, abandoning downtown Atlanta for the suburbs means moving closer to the team's fan base and developing money-making restaurants and amenities. Team officials say it's simply good business.
But the decision also highlights long-standing disparities over wealth, where people live and transportation -- all facets of life connected to race and social class in Atlanta. The Braves will be moving from an area that's predominantly black and relatively poor compared to whiter Cobb County -- where the team says more ticket-buyers live. Although it is long past segregation, the hometown of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is far from integrated, and the city's politics, business and even sports teams reflect that gap.
Consider what Rick Grimes views from his home blocks from Turner Field each time there's a game: fans, mostly white, streaming past on the sidewalk.
"I would say the large majority of people who support the Braves are white folks," said Grimes, who is African-American.
While no one would reasonably accuse the Braves of making a decision based on race or class, one scholar says major attractions often migrate toward money.
"It becomes a class issue in a lot of ways," said Larry Keating, a Georgia Tech professor emeritus who has studied Atlanta's development. "A lot of the primo stuff that is highly valued by the society ends up going where the wealthiest areas are."
Team officials say they were looking at other factors. When Atlanta did not negotiate terms acceptable to the Braves, the team found a suburban government willing to pay for a chunk of the proposed stadium. The Braves will also own the property around the stadium, meaning it can develop restaurants and stores within walking distance. There are few amenities around Turner Field. Team officials say the new site would offer better transportation access considering the majority of fans come from north of the city.
"We don't look at the exact makeup of the race, religion factor of that ticket buyer," said Derek Schiller, executive vice president of sales and marketing for the Braves. "What we're concerned about as a business that sells tickets is where do our ticket buyers come from? ... We are moving closer to where the majority of our ticket buyers come from."
Like many cities, metro Atlanta has an urban core that includes a large population of black residents and suburbs that are typically whiter. Atlanta famously marketed itself as "The City Too Busy To Hate" as other Southern cities resisted integration. But the city has long-standing racial divisions.
Once owned by media mogul Ted Turner, the Braves grew a national fan base as their games were carried on cable systems around the country on one of Turner's TV stations. To support its argument for leaving, the Braves released a map based on ticket sales data that showed its fans were clustered in an arc north of downtown Atlanta that ran through the suburbs.
That information also shows fans tended to purchase single-game tickets at the highest rates in places that were several times as rich as neighborhoods closest to the stadium and much whiter. Of the communities with the ten highest sales rates, all but one were north of the current stadium and had median household incomes ranging from roughly $61,000 to $100,000. Those communities ranged from 58 to 85 percent white, according to counts by the U.S. Census Bureau.
For this analysis, The Associated Press examined last year's ticket sales by zip code as tallied by the Braves and compared it with Census counts and estimates showing the population of adults in those areas along with race and income. The analysis ignored zip codes with less than 10,000 people and those more than 100 miles from the current stadium. The comparisons are imperfect. The zip code areas used by the Census do not perfectly align with postal zip codes. The sales figures do not include season ticket purchases, people who pay in cash or customers who refuse to supply their addresses. Braves officials think the sample likely undercounts suburban fans since at least some suburban commuters presumably buy tickets using Atlanta work addresses.
In contrast to the Braves, the NFL's Atlanta Falcons decided to remain downtown after Atlanta agreed to contribute $200 million in tax money toward a $1 billion new stadium.
Some see class, not race, as the more relevant divide. C.J. Stewart, who coaches Braves star Jason Heyward in batting, sees poverty as a deterrent to ticket sales. He runs a charity that uses baseball to teach students, many poor and from the city, about life. Stewart's coaching business is independent of the Braves.


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NSD 2014 continues to be a good one for the Badgers.
Their the least sexy of all the positions when it comes to National Signing Day.
But Wisconsin continued it's committment to in-state talent at the offensive line position this year as it's landed three Big Ten caliber linemen from the Cheeseland ranks, thus far.
Starting with 6-5, 290 pound George Panos. He's listed as a Four-star recruit by Scout, and a three-star recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals and 247 Sports.
The All-State representative from Hartland was selected for Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl after being a four-year starter on offensive line. He was selected first-team all-state selection by not just the Associated Press, but the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association as both a junior and senior.
Along with Panos, in-State committments have also already come from Jacob Maxwell (6-6, 290) and Jaden Gault (6-6, 310).
Maxwell is listed as a Three-star recruit by both ESPN.com and Scout. He started on offense and defense for Greenfield this past season and was honored with First-Team all-state as voted on by both the Associated Press and Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. as a senior. A unanimous first-team All-Woodland Conference offensive lineman, he was also named Woodland Conference Lineman of the Year and was the runner-up for Joe Thomas Award – given to state's top offensive lineman.
Has been seen by some as a two-way threat. He also played nose guard as a senior, recording 50 tackles, five TFLs and four sacks.
Gault might be the most intimidating offensive lineman coming to Wisconsin's freshman class.
After not allowing a sack in three season as offensive lineman at Cottage Grove, he was listed as a Four-star recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals, Scout and 247 Sports. He comes along as the No. 4 ranked tackle in nation by 247 Sports, the No. 9 by Scout and the No. 10 by ESPN.com.
He was also selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl this past year and named first-team All-American by MaxPreps.
Coach Gary Andersen says the upside for Gault is endless.
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"I'm not going to answer that question," quarterbacks coach Jim Zorn said. "That's a loaded question.
"I will say this: I really like what's going on because we're all on the same page, and it's been great."
Cassel and the other quarterback from last season still with the Chiefs, Ricky Stanzi, had similar answers.
"The coaches are different, the atmosphere is different," Cassel said. "We've got a new head coach, new players around us. You have to make adjustments every single year, and this is just another one."
"It was a great experience for me. I obviously wish it wouldn't have happened, but it was a great experience for me because I am going to learn from it."
Flowers injured his left heel on July 31 in a night practice and was carted off the field. Coach Romeo Crennel thought the cornerback would return "soon" from what was thought to be a foot injury. That was on Aug. 2. Soon has turned into 23 days, and counting…
As the Sept. 9 season opener against Atlanta creeps closer, only two things are clear when it comes to Flowers' status: Crennel really wants Flowers back, and he has no idea when that is going to happen.
To really see the oddity of this prolonged absence — and the chances of it continuing right up until the opener — it helps to see the timeline of Crennel's reports to the media, all via the Kansas City Star.


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Relay for Life at UF
Our Streetlight Cancer Team participates in and fundraises for Relay for Life annually. The event takes place at the University of Florida Stephen C. O'Connell Center in the month of March. We invite our friends currently undergoing treatment for an evening of fun, food, and raising money for a cause close to our hearts.
Great Strides 5K for Cystic Fibrosis
Our Streetlight Cystic Fibrosis Team participates in and fundraises for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides 5K annually. The event includes the walk, games, raffle prizes, and great free food at Albert Ray Massey Westside Park in the month of April. The team also organizes awareness and fundraising events in the month of May for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September
Our Sickle Cell Team organizes several events in September to honor Sickle Cell Awareness Month in addition to participating in the Annual Sickle Cell Awareness 2K Walk. Painting the 34th Street Wall, Sickle Cell Benefit Concert, presenting at University of Florida's Black Student Assembly, and Poetry Slams are examples of past events.