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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts One and Two (Ultimate Edition)
Release Date: November 13, 2012
Studio: Warner Home Video
Packaging/Materials: Six-disc Digipak and extras in a heavy cardboard case
Year: 2011
Rating: PG-13
Running Time: (Part One) 2:26:05 | (Part Two) 2:10:26
|1080p high definition 2.40:1
|Standard and high definition
|DTS-HD Master Audio: English 5.1 / Dolby Digital: French 5.1, Spanish 5.1, Portuguese 5.1
|English SDH, Spanish, French, Portuguese
The following includes material from the HTF review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Part 2 from 2011.
The Features
Part One: 4.5/5
Voldermort (Ralph Fiennes) has dealt his enemies a crushing blow - robbing the Order of the Phoenix of its founder and most powerful wizard. It seems like only a matter of time before the Wizarding World is taken over completely by the Dark Lord and his ruthless Death Eaters, but the Order remains steadfast in its mission to protect the world from their dominion, though it may ultimately cost their lives.
For the trio of Harry, Ron and Hermione (Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson), the battle takes a significantly different tack, as they embark on a secret and seemingly impossible mission to locate and destroy Voldemort's horcruxes, objects that hold the key to the Dark Lord's very existence. With nothing to guide them but near-indecipherable clues from the enemy's past and time running out, the bonds of their friendship will be tested more than they ever have. When they ultimately stumble on critical information about the legendary Deathly Hallows, magical items that prove integral to Voldemort's end game, the future only seems all the more hopeless. Knowing what he plans to do is ultimately leagues away from actually stopping him.
Author J.K. Rowling's seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series is unequivocally dark and grim. Its film adaptation is made all the more so by being split into two parts, as the first half becomes all about the main characters' struggles with frustration, loneliness, resentment and fear. There's barely a sliver of hope that good will triumph over evil, and – based on the movie's final moments – even that seems questionable. Indeed, the point becomes so clear that it begs the question of whether it could have been made more economically, without recreating the main problem from the novel – that is, what seems like an awful lot of time for the heroic trio to wander aimlessly in search of answers.
But, being split into two parts, the complete film cannot be judged solely on its first half. Once the film is released in its entirety will it be easier to evaluate the overall narrative, whether the amount of time spent in doom and gloom in the first part was necessary for things to payoff convincingly in the second. I suspect it will, as nothing short of the miraculous will save Harry and his friends now. And to close out one of the finest movie franchises created, we should expect nothing less than something that phenomenal.
Part Two: 4/5
The losses continue to mount for Harry and his allies as they fight to stop Voldemort and his Death Eaters from taking over the Wizarding World. But the death of Dobby (voiced by Toby Jones), killed as he was rescuing his friends in a supreme act of loyalty, has only strengthened Harry's resolve to complete his mission of finding and destroying Voldemort's horcruxes, objects in which the Dark Lord has planted parts of his soul in a heinous quest for immortality. The search will take Harry, Ron and Hermione into the bowels of the goblin-run Gringotts Bank, and ultimately back to Hogwarts Castle, where Professor Snape (Alan Rickman) has taken over as headmaster and where Death Eaters call the shots. With the help of resistance forces – made up of the Order of the Phoenix and the student-led Dumbledore's Army – buying time for the trio to find the last of the objects hidden somewhere in the castle, there remains a thin sliver of hope that Voldemort will be defeated. But with Harry's fate intertwined with the Dark Lord's, destroying horcruxes will prove easy compared to what must be done for everlasting victory.
Where "Part One" suffered at times from a sense of aimlessness – mirroring the psychological state of its protagonists – "Part Two" sometimes progresses at a breakneck pace, reflecting both the urgency of Harry, Ron and Hermione's mission as well as how close they are to completing it. The events of the second film are practically all action set pieces, giving little time to explain the dense mythology at the heart of Voldemort's vulnerability. Consequently, expositional moments around wand lore and the Deathly Hallows objects – as critical as they are – aren't integrated very smoothly into the dialogue or plot. Some of this is forgivable given the difficult task of adapting and condensing such rich lore into a two-hour feature film. Less understandable are significant changes to – of all things – how Voldemort meets his fate, so powerfully ironic in the novel but robbed of all its power through cinematic flourish and excessive visual effects. Though the misstep is not severe enough to upend the film – or the franchise for that matter – it does prove to be a lingering point of dissatisfaction in an otherwise satisfying final installment.
Note: Unlike some of the earlier Ultimate Editions, this release for "Deathly Hallows" does not include extended versions of the films.
Video Quality
Part One: 4.5/5
The film is accurately framed at 2.40:1 and presented in 1080p with the AVC codec. Where "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" was a visually dark film "Deathly Hallows Part One" shows a bit more variety in the color palette. There are more splashes of color thanks to the wedding scenes, moments in Piccadilly Circus, and the trio's initial wanderings through the country, but grays and earth tones come to dominate the palette as winter sets in. In any case, the transfer shows excellent depth all around - from the black levels to the range of colors on display. Likewise contrast is strong, showing the full range of values with no signs of compression. Fine object detail and overall sharpness are impressive as well, though some shots may look a little too crisp at times, resulting in kind of inorganic look to the image. However, there's none of the usual indicators of excessive digital sharpening, like edge haloing. A healthy amount of grain also suggests minimal use of noise reduction measures.
Part Two: 4.5/5
The film is accurately framed at 2.40:1 and presented in 1080p with the AVC codec. The transfer doesn't look too different from its predecessor, showing excellent depth all around - from the black levels to the range of colors on display, though they tend toward the dark and/or earthy. Contrast is likewise strong, though the cinematography can be particularly shadowy at times, making blacks look almost compressed. Fine object detail and overall sharpness are impressive as well, though, as with the previous film, things can look a little too crisp at times. Signs of excessive digital noise reduction and sharpening are likewise absent from the image.
Audio Quality
Part One and Part Two: 5/5
Dialogue in the 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio mix is consistently clear and intelligible, though some may need to enable the subtitles to get through the accents. Surround effects – ambient, directional and 360-degree wraparounds – are balanced, seamless and masterfully mixed. Low frequency effects are used sparingly but effectively, and rattle the foundation at their most extreme depths. High frequency details are similarly excellent, at their most pleasing with the film's orchestral score and at their most anxiety-inducing with various atmospheric flourishes.
Special Features: 5/5
Though the original release of "Part One" had a decent collection of extras, the bulk of the material was wrapped up in the Maximum Movie Mode feature. Now in this Ultimate Edition, the items are expanded beyond the enhanced commentary mode, providing several more video pieces that venture behind the scenes.
Comparatively, the original Blu-ray release of "Part Two" had a more significant collection of bonus material, but even so the producers managed to dig up even more. This will no doubt please those who have been eagerly awaiting this last Ultimate Edition, as it offers the most comprehensive set of extras available for the final two films, though by the time one gets to the "Quest" featurettes, it's reached an obvious level of redundancy. Nevertheless, with the inclusion of a couple physical items and digital copy, it makes for an impressive complement of special features.
Items not previously found on the previous Blu-ray releases are identified with an asterisk.
[Part One: Disc One]
Maximum Movie Mode (2:47:56, HD): Incorporates behind-the-scenes special effects footage, additional scenes, "walk-ons" by the cast and crew to explain various aspects of the production, and access to several "Focus Point" video featurettes as one watches the feature. It makes for a dynamic and efficient method of viewing relevant behind-the-scenes material, though some of the most interesting material (e.g. the special effects breakdowns) cannot be accessed outside of it. This won't please those who want discrete access to all the material, but there's also something to be said about it being presented in proper context with the film. Overall it's a nicely implemented feature and should please anyone looking for more information about the making of the film.
Focus Points (19:21, HD): Highlight various aspects of the production, viewable concurrent with the feature through Maximum Movie Mode or independently.
- The Last Days of Privet Drive (2:36, HD): Features the actors who played the Dursleys reflecting on 10 years of work together.
- Hagrid's Motorbike (4:01, HD): Shows how the scenes with Hagrid's flying motorcycle and sidecar were staged using practical stunts and special effects setups.
- Magical Tents! (2:18, HD): Offers a closer look at the wedding tent and the traveling/camping tent.
- Death Eaters Attack Café (2:51, HD): Includes behind-the-scenes footage of preparation for and filming of the café wand fight, featuring the actors' stunt doubles.
- Creating Dobby and Kreacher (3:48, HD): Explains how the filmmakers brought all-digital house elves to life, using little people as stand-ins and having the voice actors on-set to work with the cast.
- The Return of Griphook (3:45, HD): Features actor Warwick Davis talking about his preparation for and portrayal of Griphook the Goblin (who was played by Verne Troyer in the first film).
[Part One: Disc Two]
DVD: Includes the feature in standard definition 2.40:1 anamorphic video and Dolby Digital 5.1 at 384 kbps audio. It also includes subtitles in English SDH, French and Spanish.
[Part One: Disc Three]
Behind the Story
- *Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 7: Story (47:28, HD): Taking a less produced and edited approach, the seventh part of the eight-part documentary is a simple sit-down between screenwriter Steve Kloves and author J.K. Rowling. Together they discuss their first meeting, how their working relationship developed and grew, their favorite (and more challenging moments) from the films, and their approach to their respective writing forms. At times the discussion gets rather candid, as Rowling confesses to things she probably should have cut from the books, though there is also a fair amount of admiration between the two (and really, who can blame them?). Though much more straightforward than previous installments, it's fascinating to see two talented writers providing their take on characters and stories for two different forms of media.
- *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One: Behind the Magic (44:09, SD): The 2011 promotional piece produced for British television covers the main story elements with behind the scenes footage and on-set interviews and visits with the cast and crew with host Ben Shephard.
- *Harry Potter: On the Road (19:37, HD): Identifies major locations along the course of the Trio's journey, providing a look at the sets and behind-the-scenes footage from key scenes.
- *The Return of the Order (5:35, HD): Actors who play members of the Order of the Phoenix talk about their experiences returning to the set and filming "Part One's" opening sequence.
- *Scabior and Greyback (4:10, HD): The actors playing the Death Eater snatcher and the vicious werewolf talk about their characters.
- *Dobby's Farewell (4:28, HD): Toby Jones explains how his involvement changed from doing voice work in a booth to actually being on set and influencing how the character was animated.
- *The Look of Bill Weasley (3:41, HD): Looks at the rock star-inspired costume design for the eldest Weasley child.
- *The Weasleys (3:33, HD): The various members of the ginger family reminisce about their work over the years.
- *The State of Evil (9:58, HD): Briefly profiles each of the major players in Voldemort's Death Eaters.
- *The New Guys (7:06, HD): The actors playing Bill Weasley, Xeno Lovegood and Rufus Scrimgeour talk about their characters and their approach to playing them.
- *One Book, Two Movies (4:38, HD): Director David Yates and Producer David Heyman explain the lead up to and reasoning for splitting the film into two parts.
- *The Wizarding Prop Shop (5:28, HD): Looks at everything from wands to masks to hats used in the film.
- The Seven Harrys (5:29, HD): Highlights the challenges and hilarity of making seven Harry Potters in one scene.
- On the Green with Rupert, Tom, Oliver and James (13:38, HD): Follows Rupert Grint, Tom Felton (Draco), and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George) as they embark on a golfing weekend in Wales just before production wraps on the film. During the trip they look back on their years of off-screen friendship and work together.
- Dan, Rupert and Emma's Running Competition (2:45, HD): Illustrates the trio's competitive nature that came out while running through the woods for the forest chase scenes.
- Godric's Hollow / The Harry and Nagini Battle (6:00, HD): Takes a look at the Godric's Hollow set and goes behind the scenes of Harry's fight with Voldemort's pet snake.
- The Frozen Lake (4:10, HD): Goes behind the scenes of preparing for and filming the frozen lake scenes.
Additional Scenes (10:54, HD)
- Sc. 7 - The Burrows Shed (:41, HD): Reveals where Ron got his magic radio.
- Sc. 15 - The Dursley House (:52, HD): Shows a moment of vulnerability with Aunt Petunia.
- Sc. 16 - Dudley and Harry (2:05, HD): Shows the cousins making peace.
- Sc. 61 - The Granger House (:27, HD): Shows a Death Eater visiting Hermione's abandoned house.
- Sc. 83 - Ministry of Magic Lifts (1:51, HD): Includes antics in the Ministry's enchanted elevators.
- Sc. 89 - Tent (1:38, HD): Shows Harry, Ron and Hermione trying to figure out where to find more Horcruxes.
- Sc. 108 - Rabbit Chase in the Forest (1:28, HD): Shows Harry and Ron hunting in the forest and things turning tense. This was really a standout scene as it shows how horse play can turn into outright aggression when there are unresolved issues between people (I had a few of those moments myself when I was teenager). Although it probably didn't fit anywhere in the movie, it's an emotionally honest and wonderfully complex scene.
- Sc. 108 Montage - Ron and Hermione Skimming Stones (1:52, HD): Shows Ron teaching Hermione how to skip stones.
Trailers and Spots
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: Behind the Soundtrack (3:51, HD): Gives a brief look behind the scenes of composing and recording the film score, with Composer Alexandre DeSplat.
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Promotional Trailer (6:25, HD): Provides a recap of the Harry Potter theme park grand opening in Orlando, Florida, with members of the cast and crew and author J.K. Rowling.
- *Teaser Trailer (2:31, HD)
- *Theatrical Trailer (2:23, HD)
*Sneak Peek of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two (4:24, HD): Though previously removed from review copies of the original "Part One" Blu-ray release, the preview of "Part Two" can now be seen in its entirety.
[Part Two: Disc One]
Maximum Movie Mode (2:47:25): Another finely implemented picture-in-picture commentary goes deep into the making of the film, with access to various Focus Point featurettes.
Focus Points (26:27, HD): Highlight various aspects of the production, viewable concurrent with the feature through Maximum Movie Mode or independently.
- Aberforth Dumbledore (2:37, HD): Looks at the makeup applied to actor Ciaran Hinds to make him look related to Michael Gambon's Dumbledore.
- Deathly Hallows Costume Changes (3:13, HD): Looks at the wardrobe elements, how have they have changed as the characters have developed and grown.
- Harry Returns to Hogwarts (3:21, HD): Looks at filming the pivotal scene in the Great Hall.
- The Hogwarts Shield (2:27, HD): Looks at the visual design and effects for the magical shield charm used to protect Hogwarts Castle.
- The Room of Requirement (3:13, HD): A look at the design, construction, and dressing of the massive set.
- The Fiery Escape (3:49, HD): A look at the stunts in the action-heavy scene set in the Room of Requirement.
- Neville's Stand (4:15, HD): A look at filming Neville's critical scene in the courtyard.
- Molly Takes Down Bellatrix (3:27, HD): A look at filming the cathartic duel.
Final Farewells from Cast and Crew (3:07, HD): The cast and crew reflect on their experiences over the last several years.
[Part Two: Disc Two]
DVD: Includes the feature in standard definition 2.40:1 anamorphic video and Dolby Digital 5.1 at 384 kbps audio. It also includes subtitles in English SDH, French and Spanish.
[Part Two: Disc Three]
Behind the Story
- *Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 8: Growing Up (49:19, HD): Going film by film, the final installment of the documentary culls interviews and behind the scenes footage to look at how the three principal actors have grown over 10 years of moviemaking, not just physically, but also personally and professionally. Though not the most original way to end, it does provide a stark reminder of how far the actors – as well as the movie franchise – has come over the years. Recollections of their experiences include their first stunts and exposure to acting with visual effects, dealing with the attention and fame, and their last day of production and saying goodbye.
- *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two: Behind the Magic (47:01, SD): The 2011 promotional piece produced for British television covers the main story elements with behind the scenes footage and on-set interviews and visits with the cast and crew with host Ben Shephard.
- A Conversation with J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe (53:03, HD): Rowling and Radcliffe sit down for a candid discussion about the films, elements from the novels, and their experiences with fame. Although some of the stories are familiar territory after countless special features, it's somewhat rare for Rowling to show up in the extras, so hearing her thoughts on the films and memories of working with the filmmakers turns out to be rather refreshing.
- *Hogwarts' Last Stand (Extended Version) (30:27, HD): Following some setup, the piece tracks with each major moment of the climactic battle sequence, from the destruction of the walking bridge to the battle between Harry and Voldemort. Visual effects and set design figure prominently alongside major points in the narrative, including Ron and Hermione's kiss and the conflagration in the Room of Requirement.
- *The Great Hall of Hogwarts (4:13, HD): A look at the design and destruction of the longest standing Potter set.
- *Ron and Hermione's Kiss (4:12, HD): A look at the actors' preparation for and anxiety about the exchange.
- *That's a Wrap Harry Potter (4:55, HD): A look at the final days of production and saying farewell.
- *Neville's Battle Makeup (4:11, HD): A look at how artists apply burns, cuts and bruises to a beloved character.
- *The Gringotts Disguises (4:07, HD): Helena Bonham Carter and Emma Watson talk about how they prepared for the Hermione-Bellatrix body swapping scenes.
- *Harry's Death: The Courtyard Confrontation (10:14, HD): A look at the major story elements and shooting of Voldemort's apparent triumph over his arch enemy.
- *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: The Quest: Video pieces from the now non-functional harrypotterthequest.com website cover many of the same topics in the preceding pieces, but this should please completionists.
- Emma Watson Gets a "Red Card" (2:02, HD): Watson gets a "red card" (penalty) for "corpsing" (laughing) during a take.
- Daniel Radcliffe Discusses His Mentors (4:27, HD): Radcliffe talks about working with Gary Oldman and Imelda Staunton.
- The Secrets of Flight (4:03, SD): An excerpt from the "Behind the Magic" TV special shows the variety of broomstick designs and the host getting his turn riding one.
- Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort (4:05, HD): Fiennes talks about playing the character.
- A Look Back at Severus Snape (3:18, HD): An overview of the character and a teaser of what is to come.
- London Premiere Footage (2:23, HD): A look at the turnout and response to the cast arriving on the red carpet.
- The Love Life of Ron Weasley (2:56, HD): An overview of Ron's romantic entanglements, ending with the one everyone was hoping for.
- The Weasleys: A Look Back at Harry Potter's Favorite Family (3:27, HD): A look at the members of the beloved ginger family.
- Dumbledore and Harry: A Look Back (3:23, HD): Radcliffe reflects on working with the actors who have played Dumbledore and his working relationship with Michael Gambon.
- Favorite Lines with the Harry Potter Cast (3:44, HD): Taken from a 2011 press conference, members of the cast share their favorite moments of dialogue with reporters.
- Favorite Props with the Harry Potter Cast (3:31, HD): Another excerpt from the 2011 press conference where the cast talk about their favorite props and costumes.
- Riding Along Memory Lane (4:37, HD): Warwick Davis gives a quick tour of the back lot of Leavesden Studio, stopping at Privet Drive and the Great Hall.
- Finding Luna: A Dream Come True (2:27, HD): Evanna Lynch talks about being cast and portraying the eccentric Hogwarts student.
- A Tribute to Dobby: The Beloved House-Elf (2:43, HD): A look at the development of the house elf character, from his introduction to his final act of heroism.
- A Special Message to Fans of Harry Potter (2:25, HD): Cast members offer a thanks to fans for their support.
- The Cast of Harry Potter Says Goodbye (2:26, HD): Cast members look back on their 10-year experience and express their gratitude to fans.
- The Women of Harry Potter (22:31, HD): J.K. Rowling talks about her books' female characters, both the good and the bad, and their importance to the series' themes and story arcs.
- The Goblins of Gringotts (10:56, HD): Provides a tour of the goblin-making process, including casting, prosthetic makeup, and performances.
Deleted Scenes (6:33, HD)
- Sc. 184 - Shell Cottage (1:16, HD): Bill warns the trio about Goblins.
- Sc. 185 - Harry and Luna at Dobby's Grave on the Beach (1:51, HD): Harry and Luna say goodbye as Luna returns to Hogwarts.
- Sc. 215 - Hog's Head (:53, HD): Aberforth complains about his brother.
- Sc. 229E - Marble Staircase, Harry and Ginny (:31, HD): The two hold hands as they enter the Great Hall.
- Sc. 242 - Wooden Bridge (:30, HD): Seamus prepares the bridge for destruction.
- Sc. 245 - Hogwarts' Battlements (:23, HD): Lupin and Tonks share a moment before the battle.
- Sc. 274 - Slytherin Dungeons (:42, HD): Students escape from lock-up.
- Sc. 346G - Marble Staircase, Ron and Hermione (:23, HD): Ron feels pressed to share something with Hermione.
Warner Brothers Studio Tour London (1:33, HD): Promotional for "The Making of Harry Potter" tour opening Spring 2012.
Pottermore Preview (1:07, HD): Promotional for J.K. Rowling's online Potter experience.
- *Teaser Trailer (1:59, HD)
- *Theatrical Trailer (1:59, HD)
[Additional Items]
"Creating the World of Harry Potter: Growing Up" Book: The final volume of books that serve as companion items to the eight-part documentary includes photos and artwork highlighting the various characters as they've matured over 10 years of moviemaking.
Character Cards: Include four 4" X 6" heavy cardboard trading cards of Bellatrix Lestrange, Ginny Weasley, Neville Longbottom, and Lord Voldemort.
UltraViolet Digital Copy: The offer to add both Parts One and Two to one's UltraViolet streaming collection expires September 25, 2014.
The Features: (Part One) 4.5/5, (Part Two) 4/5
Video Quality: (Parts One and Two) 4.5/5
Audio Quality: (Parts One and Two) 5/5
Special Features: 5/5
Overall Score (not an average): 4.5/5
The final Harry Potter Ultimate Edition Blu-ray closes out the series in fine style, adding a sizable number of quality extras to the previously available features and bonus material. Though anyone who believes this is the end of all further Harry Potter editions and special features is fooling himself, most collectors should be satisfied with what Warner Home Video has put together, particularly for its final entry. Less enthusiastic fans of the franchise are still advised to check out the standard releases, however, given the higher price point the Ultimates ultimately demand.


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Lalibela Game Reserve All Inclusive is an all-inclusive resort. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.
Dining is available at one of the resort's 3 restaurants. Lalibela Game Reserve All Inclusive features 4 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Event facilities include a conference center and conference space. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This all-inclusive resort also offers a terrace, a complimentary children's club, and gift shops/newsstands. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Wedding services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Fireplace in lobby
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Garden
- Children's pool
- Babysitting or childcare
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Total number of rooms - 22
- Conference space
- Number of floors - 1
- Number of buildings/towers - 24
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Terrace
- Children's club (free)
- Conference center
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Number of outdoor pools - 4
- Year Built 2002
- Number of restaurants - 3
- Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Ceiling fan
- Desk
- Turndown service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shower only
- Pillowtop mattress
- Partially open bathroom
- Furnished balcony
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Phone
Where to Eat
Lentaba Lodge - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Tree Tops - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Marks Camp - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
A Day at Lalibela
Check-in is between 12h00 and 14h00 on your day of arrival. High tea is served at your lodge between 14h30 and 15h30.
After high tea you depart on a sunset game drive, returning after nightfall for a safari cuisine dinner. The following morning you have a light breakfast followed by a game drive, returning to the lodge for a sumptuous brunch. Check-out from your lodge is at about 11h30 when you are transferred back to reception.
An overnight stay at Lalibela is fully inclusive of accommodation, 2 game drives, all meals and
all drinks at your lodge and on game drives. Kindly note that drinks at the reception are an extra charge.
We recommend a 2 or 3-night stay to get the most out of your safari experience.
Nearby Things to Do
4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Boat tours nearby
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 2 PM
Check-in time starts at noon
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No elevators
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1110 per vehicle (one way)
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.


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Posted on 7/20/13
Great tobacco flavor
by LoveToVape
My husband's favorite tobacco flavor! And def one of mine. Not as sweet as Tribeca and it's not as perfumy as others either.. smooth and great hit every time. Loved the juice as soon as we received and will order more and more!
Posted on 7/20/13
another awesome blend
by michael
Torque56 is an awesome blend. Great tobacco with a sweet note on the exhale. The sweet note is a little bit on the tingly side. A common Halo tobacco flavor is having great tobacco and some sweet note on the exhale. The level of richness of tobacco and sweetness just varies from flavor to flavor. For this one, I would describe and compare it to Bass and Treble. The the sweetness on this blend is more on the treble side of the variation. Sorry if this does not make sense to some but this is just how I thought of describing the taste of this blend. Awesome vape.
Posted on 7/19/13
Awesome Flavor
by Jeff
I have been vaping now for over 3 years. I was turned on to Halo liquid by a friend. The first liquid I tried was the Torque 56, mainly due to the description and well let's face it anything with Torque in the name has got to be good. I was immediately pleased and have been ordering this liquid ever since. I have tried other flavors too and have enjoyed many of them as well. I just ordered a sample of pack of the tobaccos flavors so I am sure I will find another flavor I enjoy as well. This is by far the best quality liquid I have ever used. If you are considering ordering for the first time do hesitate and order plenty because you will want more.
Posted on 7/18/13
Spice it up
by Matt
Torque has great throat hit and an intense flavor. I prefer a more mellow flavor and so I let Torque steep for a long while. While it doesn't work for me as an all day vape its great to use in the morning when I need a little extra oomph or when I need something more intense than Prime or Turkish.
Posted on 7/18/13
Oh yeah!
by Ken E
This is another rock star Halo juice. This is tobacco. Plain and simple. It really is amazing how they came up with this flavor. Robust and rich vapor that really satisfies your need for vapor and throat hit. I'm just vaping out of carts, I can't wait to try this in my Triton (hurry up and get here!) I had a friend try this out, who was really put off by e cigs in general, one hit and I saw his eyebrow raise and said "damn, that's good" So, yeah… Halo, you got a solid juice here.
Posted on 7/16/13
This is the closest you can get to real tobacco
by CG
I got the tobacco sampler pack from Halo to try out some different flavors. I gotta say, they are all pretty good. Torque56 however, stood out to me as the closest to a "NO BS" tobacco flavor. It's taste reminds me of a certain cig brand that I smoke (animal with a 2nd place color). This will be my daily vape from now on. I like it so much I bought 8 30ml bottles during the 4th of July sale lol. Yes, 8 bottles.
Please keep in mind, NOTHING can fully replicate the burning tobacco taste. What you should be looking for is that hint of taste/smell that reminds you of a cig (kind of like smelling smoke from a distance away).
Must try.
Posted on 7/14/13
Still my favorite
by MarkB
I purchased my first bottle of Halo e-liquid back in October '12; it was Torque 56. Since that time I've tried many other Halo flavors. I like nearly all of what I've tried, but I still come back to Torque as my favorite day-to-day vape. It provides a full flavor and solid throat hit that is satisfying all on its own, but Torque also stands up nicely to a touch of flavoring. A few drops of Belgian Cocoa or Twisted Java in a clearomizer gives me a whole new experience without losing the foundation of Torque, which I like so well. Thanks!
Posted on 7/14/13
and socks knock off....
by Maciej
Some time ago I wrote review about Torque56 and I was somehow wrong. Then Torque56 was good but not great after few weeks in a drawer I taste it again. And it was enlightenment. Best of the best. Amazing taste, throat hit and vapor. Now is my all day vape. Now I know Torque56 just needs some more steeping.
Posted on 7/13/13
Great honey cured taste.
by Jonathan
I just got a 30ml bottle of Torque and I was very satisfied. It took a couple of days to grow on me and now it is in my lineup of all day vapes. I recommend steeping it for a couple of days to bring out the best of its flavor. The honey taste is awesome and it has a great vapor production. It is very close to a sweet analog cigarette experience. Thanks again Halo team for putting such quality into making your liquids!
Posted on 7/10/13
A Great Juice
by Storko
T56 is an excellent choice, it's got plenty of hit without being nasty. I love it as a morning vape (either on its own or with a couple of drops each of Belgian Cocoa and Kringle added to it) and I also mix it with Tribeca to add some nice bite to the latter's smooth flavor. Definitely give this one a try.


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Le Méridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh
- 2927 Maple Avenue
- Dallas,
- Texas
- 75201
- United States
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Rated 3.9 out of 5 by 108 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by JoJo61 Weekend away The staff was very friendly and helpfull. Valet/Bellman did an excellent job! Our room was very clean and well appointed. No coffee maker though. November 17, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Cswestii The Little Things The good: You can earn SPG points here. You're in Uptown. The Bad: Water pressure is almost nonexistent (and the water temp was lukewarm at best on my last morning). Valet is a total mess. Staff is aloof and hard to find. No pricing indication on the mini bar. Unlabeled coffee urns (not sure which was decaf and regular) in the lobby, and one was empty. This hotel is in a great location, but they seem to be missing all the little things that make most SPG hotels such enjoyable places to stay. November 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by LynneO Lovely retro/modern with great rooms Loved the enormous bedrooms. We had several people staying at the hotel, and every room was different. We all loved our rooms! In fact one person said he was tempted to Skype into the meeting since his room was so comfortable! Meeting rooms are marvelous for anyone wanting to hold a small conference. They are beautifully decorated, great acoustics, quiet (no outside noise). November 9, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by JoshR21 Blood Stains On Sheets.. I have a long review on TripAdvisor but basically I was given a bed with blood stained sheets. It was gross! I wish I could post pictures on here so you can see how disgusting that bed looked. Housekeeping came in, changed the sheets but the damage for me was done. If I wasn't extremely tired and it if it wasn't halloween night, I would have checked out and gone to another hotel. Highlights: Great bar staff, lobby and valet staff. I don't recommend this hotel. November 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dsmith22514 Great rooms; great bar and staff, my interaction with dining room superb My first stay back since majority of install of new features is complete..Outdoor patio with fire pits and pool to come. Great big room on high floor with a plaque on the the wall,mapping out the history. Hotel has come through major renovation while retaining roots and charm of past. I just need my email to ding with a folio for room charges, bit of a pain as corp charges needed to include only room and tax. I promptly got ever other bill, parking, lunch etc Night and afternoon staff at front desk were great. Overall I give a 10 for the experience over last two days. February 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by hycheong85 Beautiful facility... It was quite amazing! Staff was attentive and respectful. The room was clean and the lobby has a great bar. I will be back for my personal trip as well. I thought I lost my ring and called the hotel, and the hotel followed up thoroughly. I'd recommend this hotel. October 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by CaliforniaSam AWESOME UPTOWN DALLAS HOTEL!! I am a very loyal SPG member and I have to say that Le Meridien, The Stoneleigh is one of the best hotels I've stayed while in Dallas. I've been to Dallas a dozen times in the past year and have stayed at another SPG hotel. This is the first time and I think I will be staying here for now on during my trips to Dallas!!! I was so amazed when I initially opened the door...the room was beautifully decorated!! I had to take pictures of the spacious room and I posted them on Facebook (I hardly do that!!) Thank you for the great stay! One drawback...$24 parking charge. Otherwise, it's worth the stay! Coming from San Francisco, this hotel really impressed me! September 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by TravelinKen Charming, Yet Modern - Enjoyed My Stay I checked into this hotel on a Sunday afternoon for 1 night in August 2013 and it was my first time staying at this hotel. Upon check in I was upgraded to a Junior Suite and my experience was wonderful from arrival to departure. The hotel is very charming and when you walk into the lobby it's well appointed and relaxing, yet also upscale with a touch of a modern feel. I didn't find anything in the hotel that seemed worn or needing repair. This seemed to be more of a "Luxury Collection" SPG property. The staff were very welcoming and I enjoyed my room very much. The Jr Suite was large and stylish. The air conditioning worked well and the bed was comfortable. I did need to use the business center and they have 2 computers available for use and you can also print. Access and printing is at no charge which is always a nice surprise. The only down side is the construction taking place next to the hotel. Obviously, this cannot be controlled by the hotel. I was on the opposite side of the hotel but could hear all the beeping of the trucks and all of the noise on Monday morning. Once the construction is over, I would not hesitate at all to stay at this property again. August 7, 2013


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Just reviewing my Bowlby & Chesley files and came across your posting of 3/1/2006.
I have no answer for your Asa Chesley. However I think that Major Samuel Chesley who married Eleanor Moore may have been a Loyalist, as possibly was Eleanor's father.
I know for sure that the Bowlby family was and that they came from Mansfield - WoodHouse, New Jersey and that the original Bowlby Immigrant was Thomas Bowlby from Mansfield-Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, England and his wife martha Barker.
The Chesleys appear to have been in Annapolis, Nova Scotia before 1882 when the war ended and the Loyalists were forced to leave the colonies. Thus the Chelsey and Moore families were probably there as part of a military unit.
Let me know if you find anything. My husband is a Chelsey/Bowlby descendant and I am working on the Chelsey side also.
You think Asa was born c 1758 so he would be about the same generation as Elizabeth "Betty" Chelsey who married George Bowlby Sr.
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text: DEALING WITH HIV/AIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY Aim: To create awareness to participants on HIV/AIDS and stimulate care and support toward People Living and Affected by HIV/AIDS (including Orphan and Vulnerable Children, OVC) in order to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS across the country. Objectives At the end of the session participants will be able to: 1. Know and understand facts about HIV/AIDS 2. Know how to protect themselves from HIV 3. Discover the importance of Care and Support toward People Living With HIV and those Affected by AIDS, including Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Areas considered: Define HIV/AIDS Ways of transmission Skills to prevent risk which exposes one to HIV/AIDS How does HIV/AIDS affect our Community Steps to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on People Infected or Affected by HIV/AIDS 1. Define HIV/AIDS: Procedure Find out the level of understanding or knowledge of participants about HIV/AIDS Ask the participants to close their eyes. Read the statements here-below and ask. Those who agree (True) to raise their hands (the rest will imply they do not agree (False) For each question, record the number of True and False and determine the percentage. For instance, for 15 participants if 10 go for True and 5 for False, it means True has (10:15)% = 67% and False (100-67)% = 33% Questions Numbers Percentage True False True False 1. HIV means Human Immunodeficiency Virus 10 5 67 33 2. AIDS can infect only poor people 3. Those infected by HIV don't know until they take test 4. AIDS means Acquired Infection Disease Syndrome 5. HIV has no cure 6. HIV can be spread by mosquito bite and touching those living with HIV 7. Women are more at risk of infection than men 8. An infected pregnant mother can pass the virus to her baby 9. HIV is cured when an infected male adult has sex with a virgin girl 10. Those infected with HIV/AIDS may live up to 25 years The Meaning of HIV/AIDS A - Acquired I - Immune D - Deficiency S - Syndrome Acquired – Disease gotten from someone else Immune – In- built system that each human being has to defend or protect him from infection so as to keep the body healthy Deficiency - Faulty or weakened Syndrome – Symptoms or signs Eh! See Clue! AIDS is caused by a small germ called HIV. HIV means Human Immuno-deficiency Virus Human – because the virus only lives in human beings and not in animals or insects Immuno-deficiency – because the virus causes our immune system to become less effective or faulty Virus – a very small germ, once it gets into the body it cannot be removed. Ask: When someone is infected with HIV, what do you think will happen to him? Eh! See Clue!!!! Initially the person shows no symptoms Is healthy Is a carrier of HIV, but may not know Can spread HIV to others Can remain so for so many years After sometime, - The virus multiplies - Immune system is rendered ineffective - The infected person develops serious illness - The infected person becomes AIDS carrier - He eventually dies 2. Ways of transmission Procedure Ask participants to suggest ways a person can be infected with the AIDS virus. After participants have suggested the ways,discuss using the hints below Eh! See Clue! - Having sex with an infected partner (about 9 out of 10 people with AIDS got it through sex with an infected person) - From HIV infected parent to an unborn or newly born baby (during birth) - Through HIV infected blood (blood to blood contact) - Unscreened Blood transfusion - Injection syringe used on an infected person - Skin-cutting and piercing instruments like needle, razor blade, etc… HIV does not show on the face, many people who seem to be healthy may be carriers of HIV though there is no sign or symptom shown on their body. This calls for HIV test to help one know his or her HIV status. Eh! See Clue HIV is not spread through Mosquito bites Playing, swimming, eating and sitting with an infected person Handshakes, sharing of toilets, etc… 3. Skills that help prevent exposure to risk of contracting HIV/AIDS Procedure Assess the participants' attitude, values and beliefs attached to the following (positive) life's principles and encourage them to aspire for such: Good communication Self contentment Mentoring (Choice of good mentor by youth in the community) Abstinence Faithfulness Discuss using the questions here-below Ask participants individually Why do people misuse sexuality? Eh! See Clue!!! For money Poverty Complexes To seek attention To prove love Fear Not to hurt others' feelings To relieve oneself from sexual urge To prove maturity Ask participants individually What are the consequences of misused sexuality? Eh! See Clue!!! Loss of virginity Guilt Unwanted pregnancy HIV/AIDS Death (while trying to abort the pregnancy or of AIDS) Prostitution Loss of purity towards God Emotional disturbance Eh Friend! Hear this! (Story) Ask participants individually How can you refrain from attitudes that lead to misused sex? Eh! See Clue!!! Self contentment about what you have (physical, material, and spiritual) Be careful about the kind of friends you keep Avoid any sex appealing dress or words that can lead to rape or any other coerced act Constant reading of the word of God Avoid watching corrupt movies, songs, pornography Avoid reading corrupt books Communicate clearly with peers, mentor or parents about sex and other dark situation encountered in life Choosing a good "Mentor" Avoid idleness Aspiring to things that bring peace and help strengthen one an other (Romans 14:19) VOLUNTARY COUNSELING AND TESTING Specific Objective At the end of this session the participants will be able to explain: eneral objectives of this exercise ask participants to go into two groups ask group A to write out the full meaning of VCT. While group B write out the benefits of VCT. Each group to present its findings; other group should contribute where necessary. HINTS VCT means Voluntary Counseling and Testing. Some times it is also called Voluntary Confidential Counseling and Testing (VCCT). This is so because every HIV counseling situation is done in a confidential manner. Confidentiality means your result will not be disclosed to anyone else except to you alone. VCT is a situation an individual is willing (voluntary) decides to go for HIV counseling that will lead to knowing one's HIV status; and its benefits. Some times it may not lead to HIV testing. HIV counseling is an important part of VCT before (pre-test) and after (post-test) HIV test. It is also an important component of HIV prevention; care and support efforts aimed at reducing the impact of the infection. WHO SHOULD GO FOR VCT? 1 Ask the participants to answer the question by raising their hands. Write down their answers and discuss. HINTS Here are some points to consider about going for HIV testing. 1 Has the person been having unprotected sex? 2 Has the person had sex with some one who is HIV positive? 3 Has the person had sex with some one who had STI? 4 Has the person had sex with a male partner who has had sex with a male partner? 5 Has the person had multiple sex partners? 6 Has the person had unscreened blood transfusion? 7 Has the person shared a needle with a drug user? 8 Has person had sex with some one who would answer YES to any of the above 9 An individual from 18 years and above Some times adult minor can go for HIV test. An adult minor is a person that is below the age of 18 but sexually active. A young person guided by the parent to go for HIV test can also be tested. EXERCISE Ask the participants to bring out a plain sheet of paper and a biro. Tell the participants that the exercise about to be done is to assess them of their risk level. The participants should write YES or NO only against the question depending on the answer. Tell the participants to keep their answers as confidential as possible. QUESTION 1. I have had sex at least once? 2. Do I currently have a sexual partner? 3. my present sexual partner has more than one sexual partner 4. How many faithful sexual partners do I have? 5. I do not use condom each time I have sex? 6. I have been involved in risky sexual behavior 7. Do I have sex for money; food; employment; drug; or to pass examination? 8. Do I indulge in substance abuse or take alcohol? 9 I have shared a skin piercing/cutting instruments in the last 6 months with some one else 10 I have taken injection before but I do not know whether the needle was re-used HINT Do not tell the participants to tell you how many YES and NO they have scored. It is confidential! Tell them the more YES they have the more RISK they are. The more NO they have the less risk they are. Pre-test and Post-test Counseling. Ask participants if anyone of them has gone for a voluntary counseling and testing (VCT). If any, let him or her tell the group what happened. HINTS Pre-test counseling means before HIV test is conducted an individual need counseling. The counselor is expected to assure his/her counselee (the person who has come for a HIV test) the following: 1 confidentiality 2 assessing risk level 3 update on the facts about HIV/AIDS 4 test result and explanation of the meaning of each result 5 how to deal with fears; worries; and anxieties and how to cope with them. 6 Obtain clients consent before the test is done 7 Helps in drawing out an action plan after getting result 8 Provide information on available support system and linkage Post test counseling means after the HIV test; you need to stay and get your result for further counseling. The result could be reactive (positive) or non reactive (negative) Reactive (positive) means that the individual tested for HIV has the virus. While non- reactive (negative) means the individual tested for HIV has no virus in his/her blood system. SOME BENEFITS OF VOLUNTARY COUNSELING AND TESTING Group the participants into two groups and ask each to write out 5 benefits of VCT. Each group will present for general discussion. Correct them when necessary. HINTS Outline the followings as benefits of voluntary counseling and testing: If positive: 1 Behavior change. 2 Positive living to those who are HIV positive 3 Referral to legal and social aids 4 Planning for Orphans care 5 Reduction in the stigma and discrimination 6 Access to earlier medical care for tuberculosis (TB) and Prevention from Parent to Child Transmission (PPTCT). 7 Access to family planning services. 8 Make informed decisions regarding marriage and having children 9 Protect your partner from getting infected or if already infected, being re- infected If negative: 1. Behaviour change 2. Protect yourself from being infected 3. Make informed decisions NOTE: WHERE WE CAN FIND VCT 1 Many Government hospitals are carrying out HIV test 2 Privately owned hospitals also carry out HIV test 3 Stand alone Heart to Heart centres run by NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) to run HIV test. WINDOW PERIOD Specific objective: To enable participants to understand and be able to explain the significance of the window period: Time: 1 hour Suggested Materials: pen or chalk, black or white board, markers and flip chart 1. share the objective with the participants. 2. organize the participants into 2 groups 3. group A should write out what is WINDOW PERIOD 4. group B should write out why it is important to know about the window period. 5. correct any misinformation that may arise 6. share the following points to reinforce the learning about the window period HINTS The window period is a time of infection to the time the virus is detected during testing The window period can last between 6 weeks to 3 months. However; different body may take longer time for the virus to be produced and released into the blood system. During this period; the commonly used test cannot detect the anti-bodies to the virus. Therefore the test will be negative (non-reactive); even though the individual is infected. An individual who feels that he/she has been exposed to the virus should count off the first 6 weeks before his/her first HIV test. Tell the participants that if the individual test result comes up negative. "Negative" does not mean the person is not HIV positive; it can simply mean that the infection is in the body; but the anti-bodies the test is looking for have not yet been released. This is why the person needs to go for a second test. The person must make sure he/she does not have an unprotected sex. Ask the participants to learn the words in the box by heart. Give the first 3 participants who can say it off heart a prize e.g sweet, a biro, etc (optional) IMPORTANCE OF WINDOW PERIOD Ask the participants to bring out their writing material. Group them into 3 groups and ask each group to come out with 5 important points of window period. Each group should present its points to the rest participants for discussion and corrections. You can add the under listed. If some one carries the virus without knowing; he/she can infect another person through unprotected sex contact Person who knows the important of window period will be careful about giving and taking blood. If a person has been exposed to the virus and takes the test soon after; the test results may show up negative. The person who does not know about window period may think he/she is negative and can continue to infect others. Persons who know about the window period will know that they must take a second test after about 3 months to know if they were not infected as a result of the suspected exposure to the virus. LEARNING IS NOT JUST LEARNING THINGS; BUT LEARNING THE MEANING OF THINGS LEARNING IS LEARNING TO THINK LEARNING SHOULD LEAD TO CHANGE. IF THERE IS NO CHANGE THERE IS NO LEARNING. JOHN DEWEY Persons will know that they must abstain from sex; or practice very safe sex; if they are to learn whether they were infected at the time that concerns them Persons who understand the window period can not be deceived by another who produces a lab report in order to get unprotected sex. HINTS Never depend on the first test result of an individual; because he/she could be in the window period. If the person you are explaining the window period to is concerned about exposure to the virus that happened on a particular date; use that time as your starting point. T TOGETHER E EFFORT A ACHIEVE M MORE


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UO proposes 6 percent tuition-and-fee increase
May 3, 2013
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EUGENE — The University of Oregon has proposed a 6 percent increase in tuition and fees next year.
The state Board of Higher Education is reviewing increases proposed by the UO and the six other state universities. The board is scheduled to vote June 21.
If the board goes ahead with the increase, annual tuition at the University of Oregon next school year would be $9,852, double what it cost a decade ago.
"A lot of people feel really kind of hopeless about how much money school costs, how much debt they're undertaking," student Kerry Edinger Snodgrass told The Register-Guard newspaper.
University officials said they tried to limit the tuition increase but must pay for mandatory benefit payment increases that will add more than $10 million to next year's expenses. They also boosted the budget to hire new faculty and equip new classrooms to catch up with enrollment growth.
"None of us want to see tuition increases continue to go up," UO Chief Financial Officer Jamie Moffitt said. "It's a very careful balance, and what we're trying to do is look at what are the necessary cost increases that we have to cover in order to run the university, and that includes a lot of mandatory costs."
The tuition and fee increase at 6 percent is well over the cost of inflation. The Portland Regional Consumer Price Index increased 2.5 percent in 2012. The national Higher Education Price Index was up 1.7 percent.
Moffitt said the costs at the UO are going up faster.
"We're looking at cost drivers that are more than inflation," she said. "It's pretty difficult to avoid mandatory increases in the cost base that we have."
Snodgrass said many of her high school friends went to liberal arts colleges in other states. She stayed relatively close to her hometown of Corvallis.
"I chose to go somewhere we knew the costs would be low," the geology major said, "but when you have such a huge increase from what it was in 2008, it's just kind of shocking."
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