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Kitty: As this trip is an overland trip. it has a kitty on top of the tour price. As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.This trip is an overland trip run in an overland truck. In addition to paying for your trip, you're require to make a separate payment to your tour leader at the start of the trip, usually in USD. Kitties are flexible and change as prices are updated. Therefore you should check the latest kitty amount on this website before you depart.
A kitty is a group fund which covers all accommodation, meals while camping (not in hotels) and activities listed as included. It's a system unique to overlanding to provide the maximum flexibility and best value on the road (you get everything at cost price!). The kitty is your money, not ours, so any amount left over is divided among the group as a refund.
CloseTrip Code | Start Date | End Date | Currency | Kitty |
YGOK | Saturday 14 Feb 2015 | Saturday 21 Feb 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 11 Apr 2015 | Saturday 18 Apr 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 16 May 2015 | Saturday 23 May 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 06 Jun 2015 | Saturday 13 Jun 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 13 Jun 2015 | Saturday 20 Jun 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 27 Jun 2015 | Saturday 04 Jul 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 04 Jul 2015 | Saturday 11 Jul 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 11 Jul 2015 | Saturday 18 Jul 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 18 Jul 2015 | Saturday 25 Jul 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 25 Jul 2015 | Saturday 01 Aug 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 01 Aug 2015 | Saturday 08 Aug 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 08 Aug 2015 | Saturday 15 Aug 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 15 Aug 2015 | Saturday 22 Aug 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 22 Aug 2015 | Saturday 29 Aug 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 29 Aug 2015 | Saturday 05 Sep 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 05 Sep 2015 | Saturday 12 Sep 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 12 Sep 2015 | Saturday 19 Sep 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 19 Sep 2015 | Saturday 26 Sep 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 26 Sep 2015 | Saturday 03 Oct 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 03 Oct 2015 | Saturday 10 Oct 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 10 Oct 2015 | Saturday 17 Oct 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 24 Oct 2015 | Saturday 31 Oct 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 14 Nov 2015 | Saturday 21 Nov 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 28 Nov 2015 | Saturday 05 Dec 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 19 Dec 2015 | Saturday 26 Dec 2015 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 26 Dec 2015 | Saturday 02 Jan 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 02 Jan 2016 | Saturday 09 Jan 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 16 Jan 2016 | Saturday 23 Jan 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 23 Jan 2016 | Saturday 30 Jan 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 13 Feb 2016 | Saturday 20 Feb 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 27 Feb 2016 | Saturday 05 Mar 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 12 Mar 2016 | Saturday 19 Mar 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 09 Apr 2016 | Saturday 16 Apr 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 14 May 2016 | Saturday 21 May 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 04 Jun 2016 | Saturday 11 Jun 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 11 Jun 2016 | Saturday 18 Jun 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 25 Jun 2016 | Saturday 02 Jul 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 02 Jul 2016 | Saturday 09 Jul 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 09 Jul 2016 | Saturday 16 Jul 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 16 Jul 2016 | Saturday 23 Jul 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 23 Jul 2016 | Saturday 30 Jul 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 30 Jul 2016 | Saturday 06 Aug 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 06 Aug 2016 | Saturday 13 Aug 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 13 Aug 2016 | Saturday 20 Aug 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 20 Aug 2016 | Saturday 27 Aug 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 27 Aug 2016 | Saturday 03 Sep 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 03 Sep 2016 | Saturday 10 Sep 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 10 Sep 2016 | Saturday 17 Sep 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 17 Sep 2016 | Saturday 24 Sep 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 24 Sep 2016 | Saturday 01 Oct 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 01 Oct 2016 | Saturday 08 Oct 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 08 Oct 2016 | Saturday 15 Oct 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 22 Oct 2016 | Saturday 29 Oct 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 12 Nov 2016 | Saturday 19 Nov 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 26 Nov 2016 | Saturday 03 Dec 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 17 Dec 2016 | Saturday 24 Dec 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
YGOK | Saturday 24 Dec 2016 | Saturday 31 Dec 2016 | USD | 415.00 |
Launch yourself into the animal kingdom at Kenya's finest game parks on this amazing wildlife adventure. Staying in the world-famous Masai Mara, experience superb wildlife viewing as well as the fascinating culture of the Maasai tribespeople. Veer off the beaten track to seek out elephant, hippo, cheetah, leopard, flamingo and lion against the impressive backdrop of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha. This is one African safari you'll never forget.
Our Basic tours offer superb value and are ideal for those who are happy to forgo some creature comforts in favour of an authentic and fun experience. Under the leadership of a fully trained tour leader, you will enjoy all the highlights and freedom of independent travel with the convenience, security and companionship of a small group.
Discovery tours are all about exploring & experiencing the world with like-minded people, dipping your toe beneath the usual tourist surface & discovering the real essence of a region. They are genuinely innovative, exciting & imaginative tours that offer that little bit more to travellers.
Kenya is a country full of life and colour; of tribes and tradition and of wildlife and game parks.
In the lively capital of Nairobi there are so many attractions to fill a few days. The Karen Blixen museum was donated by Denmark after popularity of 'Out of Africa'. The location of the museum now is also home to some beautiful wildlife including horses. Most visitors also take in the elephant orphanage and giraffe sanctuary, offering the chance to feed the giraffes from a raised platform.
Of course it's the wildlife that draws most people to Kenya due its excellent national parks and reserves such as The Maasai Mara (also known as the Masai Mara to the Mara to locals), Nakuru and Samburu . Of course most people want to get a snap of the big five but there are also good chances of seeing the lesser predators of the genet, jackal and hyena.
Mount Kenya is the country's highest mountain and is the 2nd largest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro. Standing at a height of over 5000 metres, it towers over the surrounding plains and is no mean feat to scale with most climbers regarding it as more of a challenge that it's taller cousin in Tanzania.
Kenya's music scene is one of the most eclectic in the whole of Africa. With over 40 regional languages across the country, the folk music of Kenya is incredibly varied. Many of the regions have their own type of music, and one of the most inspiring is the Polyphonic style of the Maasai region in which chanting makes up the song's rhythm.
Tribes all over Kenya are proud of their products, whether it is music or textiles or food. The staple diet is mainly maize based and although each region has its own specific taste, there are many that are common across the country. One of these is Sukuma wiki. It is a phrase that means "to push the week". This meal is full of seasonal vegetables which will last a family a week.
Kenya does pack a lot into a small space but don't underestimate the country, in terms of tourism it is Africa's biggest hit!
Jambo! Welcome to Kenya.
Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1.
You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting; please ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If your flight arrives too late, we recommend that you consider arriving a day early and book a night's accommodation prior to the trip so you are able to attend. If you are going to be late please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your kitty, insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting so please ensure you have all details on hand to provide to your leader.
Nairobi - which takes its name from a Maasai phrase meaning 'place of cool waters' - has a cosmopolitan atmosphere. There are plenty of good bars and restaurants, while markets and shops have most things you could want or need, as well as various arts and crafts from the region.
If you arrive early, you can head out and explore the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum (author of Out of Africa) or Bomas of Kenya where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed in an outdoor village.
Hotel (1 nt)
Drive north-west past great views of the Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha and Elementaita to Lake Nakuru National Park, situated in the heart of the Great Rift Valley (170 km, approx 3-4 hrs).
Visit the New Hope Children's Centre - an orphanage that assists the less fortunate in society and gives them hope. The children here very much appreciate when they get reading and writing materials. You have a chance to give the children anything you've brought: toys, pens, pencils, story books etc. (of course these will be handed over to the proprietors).
Lake Nakuru National Park's small and compact area, based around a flamingo-filled lake, makes it a great location for spotting wildlife. Along with the other members of the Big Five, Lake Nakuru harbours many rhinos and will be the best chance to get a great picture of these magnificent beasts.
Our exclusive camp outside the park is well situated and has flush toilets and showers.
Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)
Head off to a nearby village where our guide will introduce us to local life. This is the best time and place to interact with the local villagers.
Drive from Lake Nakuru to our camp near Lake Naivasha (110 km, approx 3-4 hrs).
One of the few freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha has floating islands of papyrus reeds and a border of flat-topped acacias. It's also home to a healthy population of hippos and a tremendous variety of birds.
Our campsite is basic with showers and flush toilets.
Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)
We depart Lake Naivasha making a short stop in the town to do a spot of food shopping, taking our lunch break en route to our camp site at Loita Hills (220 km, approx. 5-6 hours).
Today's drive crosses the Great Rift Valley, Africa's immense and spectacular great divide, and takes us into the remote region of Loita Hills, home of the traditional Maasai people. Here we visit the Maasai, known for their vibrant red dress and elaborate jewellery, and gain an insight into the culture and ancient ways of this proud East African Community.
After setting up our tents, it is time to meet our Maasai hosts as we receive a fascinating talk offering insights into this remarkable and ancient culture from a local elder. Enjoy being shown around a traditional Maasai home and cattle enclosures, and we may even have the opportunity to participate in the milking of the precious cattle.
Tonight we stay in a bush camp with drop toilets and bush shower facilities.
Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)
It is 70 km from Loita to Masai Mara, which will take us approximately 1-2 hours. The road is dusty when dry and could be slippery and soft when wet.
The Masai Mara is the quintessential African experience with sparse open plains, dramatic skies and the world's most iconic animals living within its boundaries.
After setting up camp (outside the park) and having lunch, we jump back on board the truck.
Explore this diverse environment and view a multitude of wildlife. Spend an entire day on a wildlife spotting quest in the reserve and take brunch/lunch by the side of the Mara River - a great chance to spot crocs and hippos.
An optional balloon ride over the Masai Mara at sunrise is an unforgettable experience. If you have pre-booked this activity (please see 'Important Notes') you will be picked up and driven to the launch site, receive a safety briefing from your pilot and help inflate the balloon. You then glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, providing amazing wildlife photography opportunities; sometimes ascending to get an overview of the enormity of the Masai Mara plains and the early morning movements of the teeming herds. Upon landing you'll be treated to a bush breakfast before being returned to your vehicle. Please note if you are taking a balloon ride over the Mara you will be taken to the launch place from our campsite before dawn and returned to the group when you have finished your ride.
Please note that we offer this activity as a pre-booked service which will guarantee you a spot in a balloon. If you choose to wait and book this activity locally on the ground you may get a better price. However this is a popular activity and places are limited. It is at your own discretion if you wish to pre-book this service with us or try and book it locally while you are on your trip.
Our campground is located outside of the national reserve and has flush toilets and showers.
Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)
Leave the open expanses of the African bush behind and return to the urban environment of Nairobi (270 km, approx 6-7 hrs).
On arrival in Nairobi we'll be dropped at our finishing point hotel. No accommodation is provided for tonight, but we are able to book you additional accommodation in Nairobi. Please ask at time of booking.
Important: Please don't book any international flights until after 4pm this afternoon.
Occasionally our itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers' comments and our own research. The information given in this itinerary may be slightly different to that in the brochure. It's very important that you print and review a final copy of your Trip Notes a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Please note that while we operate successful trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route.
The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English isn't common and the food will be quite different to home. It's important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.
Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.
The step up into the overland truck, while not overly high, can become tiring, as can the constant setting and packing up of camp. You need to judge yourself to be physically fit enough to haul yourself up and down at least 8-10 times a day.
Included activities are listed in the day-to-day itinerary, all other activities are optional and at your own expense. If you choose not to participate in the included activities on this itinerary, the cost will not be refunded.
On this trip it's compulsory to contribute to a kitty. The kitty is an on-ground payment put into a central fund and overseen by travellers and the crew. It helps fund accommodation, camp meals and some included activities. Kitty amounts are subject to change to reflect local price increases. Please check our website for the up-to-date amount 48 hours prior to your trip commencement.
Your kitty will be collected when you arrive for your trip, either on day 1 or, if on a combination trip, in stages throughout your trip.
A trip kitty of USD400.00 CASH will be required.
A selection of optional activities are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only. Prices are for entrance only and don't include transport costs to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination. Optional activities aren't necessarily endorsed or recommended by Imaginative Traveller nor included in price of this trip. If you do any optional activities, you do so at your own risk and it must be clearly understood that your participation is your own decision and doesn't form part of your contract with Imaginative Traveller. You may be required to sign/complete a waiver form or a receipt for some optional activities.
The receipt of commissions or kickbacks in exchange for recommending particular shops or services is ingrained in the culture of the tourism industry. Rather than turning a blind eye to this unavoidable issue in some areas, Imaginative Traveller has established a centralised fund whereby contributions from recommended suppliers are collected and distributed back into the business. Imaginative Traveller aim to provide the best value trips in the market, and this fund assists in keeping operating costs and trip prices low to you.
A priority in establishing this fund is that the experience of our traveller - you - is not compromised in any way. Please let us know via the feedback form completed after your trip if we are successfully meeting this objective.
Money Exchange
The official currency of Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling (KES).
The best way to manage your money in Africa is a mixture of cash and an ATM card (best to have both Visa and MasterCard).
Cash is easily changed at exchange bureaus and they generally offer the best rates.
EUR or GBP are also widely accepted. The South African Rand can also be used widely in countries of Southern Africa. When changing money, only use reputable authorised money exchange vendors and never anyone on the street. There are many instances of travellers being given counterfeit notes or being tricked when money is being counted out.
Some people like to carry traveller's cheques for back up emergency cash. While traveller's cheques are undoubtedly the safest way to carry money, they are becoming harder to cash around the world and can often result in unfavourable exchange rates and commission charges. They are no longer accepted in many locations in Kenya & Tanzania. It can also be tricky to reach banks during banking business hours which are often short in many African countries. Note: Receipts for traveller's cheques are required by banks and money changers.
With ATMs being increasingly available in the many major towns and cities and even some campsites, credit or debit cards are a convenient way to access money. Throughout Africa, cards with the Visa logo are most readily recognised, although MasterCard is also accepted in most places. A charge is made for each international transaction - please check with your bank how much this fee will be. Check with your bank before leaving home that your card can be used as a debit card in Africa. You may also want to notify your bank that you are visiting Africa as it's not unknown for banks to freeze cards which show sudden transactions in other countries. If you're on a multi-country tour, your tour leader will be able to give you an approximate idea of how much money you may need for your stay in each country.
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping, participating in optional activities, and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
If you are happy with the services providing a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Imaginative Traveller destinations. We recommend that any tips are given to the intended recipient by a member of your group, rather than collected and passed on by the group leader.
The following amounts are based on local considerations and feedback from our past travellers:
Restaurants: Please check the bill and if there's an addition of 10% service charge, there's no requirement for tipping. Otherwise, 10% of the total bill amount is appropriate.
At local markets and basic restaurants: Leave the loose change.
Local guides/Porters: Throughout your trip you may at times have a local guide in addition to your leader. We suggest US$1 per person, per day for local guides/porters.
Your crew (including the leader and driver, and perhaps cook depending on your trip): You may also consider tipping your crew for outstanding service throughout your trip. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however as a guideline US$2-3 per person, per day can be used. Of course you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
All departure taxes should be included in your international flight ticket.
An optional sunrise balloon ride over the Masai Mara is possible on this itinerary. Please see Days 6-7 for full details of this activity. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and we recommend that you book in advance. Please inquire when booking your trip to book this optional activity.
The minimum age for this trip is 18 years old and bookings for minors, even if accompanied by a parent, cannot be accepted.
This trip finishes on arrival at our Nairobi finish point hotel at 1-2pm. Please do not book any flights departing before 4pm.
Maximum of 22 travellers per group.
As you travel on a group trip you will be exposed to all the pleasures and maybe some of the frustrations of travelling in a group. Your fellow travellers will probably come from all corners of the world and likely a range of age groups too. We ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travellers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience. Remember too that you have responsibilities to the group. If you are requested to be at a place at a certain time, ensure that you don't keep the rest of the group waiting. We have found time and time again that the very best trips we operate are those where the dynamics within the group work well - this takes just a little effort on your part.
Due to privacy reasons we are unable to provide you with contact details and any personal information about your fellow travellers booked on your trip prior to departure.
Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and don't involve a compulsory single supplement. Single travellers share with people of the same gender in accommodation ranging from twin to multishare. Some of our itineraries have accommodation booked on a mixed gender share basis and where applicable this will be specified in our Trip Notes. On a selection of our trips, you have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure that you have your own room (where available). Please note that this only applies to accommodation during the tour - pre-trip and post-trip accommodation will be booked on a single room basis.
A Single Supplement is available on this trip, please ask your booking agent for more information.
Camping (with facilities) (6 nts), Hotel (1 nt)
Accommodation on this trip is mainly in two-person dome tents.
The type and variety of accommodation is determined by conditions on each of our routes. Each route is different - on some we use a mixture of campsites and wild camps; on others we also use hotels. In Africa it's not usually practical to camp when staying in towns and cities so we use hotel accommodation and eat out in local restaurants.
There may be the occasional night stop, when we stay in the grounds of a hotel or at a campsite which may also have cabins available. In this case there may be a choice of camping or upgrading to a room (at additional cost).
Keep in mind that if we are staying in dormitory accommodation, you may have to share with other passengers or be split into same sex rooms. Check with your travel agent before travelling about the possibility of upgrading to a private room.
Campsites do have facilities but they usually aren't to the same standard you would find in western countries. For example the bathroom facilities can be very basic (the toilets may be a squat-style hole in the ground). There is rarely toilet paper provided and shower facilities can be as simple as a hose pipe spurting out cold water. Wild camps have no facilities at all.
Not all campsites are as basic as this description - it's just to make sure there are no surprises for you.
7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 6 Dinners
Budget for meals not included:
By travelling on an Overland trip you have chosen a participation camping tour. This means that you will be helping your cook prepare meals for the group. You may also get the chance to help with the shopping.
Your cook (East Africa only) will come up with meal ideas and quantities needed for large groups. Participating in the camp is usually done on a duty roster system with group of 5 or 6 people (depending on group size) having a different camp job each day. If you have any dietary requirements please tell us at the time of booking, and also remind your crew at your welcome meeting.
A typical camp breakfast might be toast with spreads, cereal, something hot such as eggs or pancakes, as well as tea and coffee. Lunch is almost always a sandwich with healthy salad and assorted fillings, sometimes with fruit to follow. There may be a chance on occasion to buy your lunch. Dinner might be a BBQ, rice dish or pasta dish and there is always the chance to try some African food such as ugali and stew.
On the more remote sections of your trip (for example in West Africa & North Africa), your food and diet will be dependent on what is available locally as well as tinned and dry ingredients.
One thing is sure - you definitely won't go hungry or lose weight on your safari! When you aren't camping you will have the freedom to decide where, what and with whom you eat.
Overland vehicle
Our trucks are purpose-built, self contained safari vehicles. Intrepid's fleet of vehicles varies depending on your group size, trip route and style. In Southern Africa some departures may use vans and luggage trailers subject to group size and vehicle availability. Your vehicle type may differ from those listed above.
There are many long hours spent driving on rough roads on all African itineraries. While most people love the chance to watch the changing landscape and daily village life, feedback shows that long periods of inactivity does not appeal to all clients. We provide the approximate distance covered each day and how many hours this normally takes to drive so that you can choose the safari experience which is right for you.
African conditions are extremely tough on vehicles. While we fastidiously maintain our vehicles at our workshops, you should not expect Africa to be your traditional touring experience. While it's certainly our aim to avoid them, it's important that you set off on your trip knowing that the occasional breakdown can happen and are best treated as part of the African adventure. Due to wet weather there may be times when we have to take an alternative route which will mean longer travel times.
On this trip you will be accompanied by 3 crew members - Group Leader, Cook and Driver.
Intrepid runs some of our basic overland trips in conjunction with our partners Dragoman Overland (please refer to Trip Notes (Important Notes) to see if your trip is run in conjunction with Dragoman) and as such the demographics of the crew may vary on each departure - if you are travelling on an Intrepid-operated departure your crew will usually be Kenyan; if you are travelling on a Dragoman-operated departure your crew will be Westerners with an African cook.
Your Group Leader's role involves organizing the overall operation and smooth-running of the trip, managing trip logistics, coordinating the kitty (where applicable) and will form work groups to take turns cooking, cleaning and shopping. (From time to time your leader may drive as well)
Your Group Leader will work towards making the trip as safe and enjoyable as possible for all travellers. Imaginative Traveller trips are built around the co–operation and participation of all the group members under the supervision of the group leader. The group leader will show the group how to set up and use the equipment.
While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting, especially when tracking and identifying game - we think it's the best of both worlds. Regardless of the country of origin, our Group Leaders are chosen for their leadership skills and are wonderful ambassadors for our company and our beautiful continent and its people.
Your Cook is responsible for the cooking and will help to coordinate the work groups for preparing the meals and washing up! Cooks are also responsible for organizing food shopping (they are always happy to have you on board) and most importantly, they make sure high hygiene standards are kept at all times while camping.
Your Driver's main responsibility is to get you to your destination safely; they are also responsible for the maintenance of the vehicles along the way.
Everyone is expected participate and carry their share of the workload/duties, making camp chores easier. The duties Rota system is adopted where all members share in general camp duties – cooking, shopping, washing up etc.
If the whole group participates it will be quicker, easier, and more fun.
We endeavour to provide the services of an experienced leader and crew; however, situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders.
Kivi Milimani Hotel
Milimani Road
Phone: +254 735491064
The Kivi Milimani hotel is very simple but clean, comfortable and safe. All rooms have en suite with hot water. The hotel's surroundings are lovely with a pool area perfect for relaxing and groovy retro (but original!) 70's bar and restaurant.
If you have pre-booked a transfer please look out for our representative holding an Intrepid board with your name at the arrival terminal.
If you fail to see our representative walk to the Grand Voyage Travel Agency Desk which is located at the right side of the arrival terminal, down the stairway, next to the Airtel office and request your transfer.
Grand Voyage Travel Agency:
Mobile: +254 722 430646 / +254 722 717336
Tel: +254 722 717336 / +254 722 260627
If you are making your own way to the hotel, there is a taxi stand outside the airport building. A taxi should cost approximately US$20, and must be paid in Kenyan Shillings.
We don't expect any problems (and nor should you) but if for any reason you are unable to commence your group trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your group leader.
If you have pre-booked an airport transfer (where available) and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the starting point hotel, following the Joining Instructions in these Trip Notes. Should this occur, please apply to your travel agent for a refund of the transfer cost on your return.
No refund is available on missed transfers or portions of your trip owing to a different flight arrival or delayed flight arrival. Any additional cost incurred in order to meet up with your group is at your own expense.
Kivi Milimani Hotel
Milimani Road
Phone: +254 735491064
The Kivi Milimani hotel is very simple but clean, comfortable and safe. All rooms have en suite with hot water. The hotel's surroundings are lovely with a pool area perfect for relaxing and groovy retro (but original!) 70's bar and restaurant.
If you have pre-booked a departure transfer, please inform your leader and they will notify you of your departure transfer time.
It's possible to book a taxi to the airport via our hotel - please inquire at the reception. The price will be approximately US$20 in Kenyan shillings.
In the case of an on ground issue or problem, the Kenya Office can be reached on their 24 hour number +254 733 523 813
In case of genuine crisis or emergency (ONLY), you can reach our local operator on: +254-736-213-383.
We also have a dedicated 24 hour telephone number which should only be used once you have left the UK and in the event of a real emergency. Should you need to call the number, we will do what we can to help but please bear in mind that real progress or action may not be possible until normal office hours.
If your flight is delayed or cancelled, please let us know and then make your way to the joining hotel as instructed in these trip notes. If you cannot get through leave a message and a contact number as these will be regularly checked. Emergency Number: +44 (0) 7985106564
Please also make sure you have access to an additional US$400, to be used when unforeseen incidents or circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster, civil unrest or an outbreak of bird flu) necessitate a change to our planned route.
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. As a general rule most countries expect that you will have at least 6 months' validity on your passport. On arrival visitors may be asked to present return tickets and evidence of means to cover your intended stay.
We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change - it's important that you check for yourself. Residents from other countries must consult the relevant embassies or your travel agent.
Australia: Yes - Visa required
Belgium: Yes - Visa required
Canada: Yes - Visa required
Germany: Ye - Visa required
Ireland: Yes - Visa required
Netherlands: Yes - Visa required
New Zealand: Yes - Visa required
South Africa: Yes - Visa required if travelling for more than 30days
Switzerland: Yes - Visa required
United Kingdom: Yes - Visa required
USA: Yes - Visa required
Kenyan Visas can be obtained at point of entry for most nationalities, although some are required to purchase visas in advance. You MUST check before departure. If you plan to purchase your visa on arrival you'll need new (post-2003), clean US dollars cash. The cost is around US$50. Currently you don't require a multi-entry visa between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda due to an agreement between the three countries (eg. if you exit Kenya to Tanzania you can re-enter Kenya on the same visa). If your trip visits Rwanda and re-enters Kenya you may require a double entry visa to Kenya, depending on the border guard on the day. This can easily be purchased at the border if required.
While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or our local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.
We recognise that there may be times when your group leader/local partner may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the leader to speak to their direct manager.
You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. But we do ask you to be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is complete.
What you need to bring will vary according to the trip style you have chosen, the countries you are visiting and when you are travelling. Generally speaking you should pack as lightly as possible. On the vast majority of our trips you are expected to carry your own luggage and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we recommend keeping the weight under 10kg / 22lb.
Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
The size of baggage that can be brought on this tour is limited by the locker space on the truck. Different trucks have different sized lockers however to be safe we recommend that your bag be no larger than 66cm deep, 30cm wide, and 30cm high. You will need to bring your own lock for your locker. We recommend a 20-30mm sized padlock with a long shackle.The weight limit for luggage on all trucks is maximum 20kg. Backpacks shouldn't have an external frame unless it can be easily removed and stored separately to avoid damaging other people's luggage.
Consider bringing your own water bottle to refill along the way. The sale of bottled water contributes to an enormous environmental problem around the world. In addition to the water in bottles, the production of a 1 litre plastic bottle takes 2 litres of water and 200ml of oil. A large proportion end up in limited landfill or discarded in waterways and natural environments. Please avoid the purchase of bottled water by using the chemically sterilized water stored in the purpose-built storage tank or in water jerry cans in your overland vehicle. You're free to refill your bottle as many times a day as you like.
Most of our trips have access to power to recharge batteries for phones and cameras every couple of days. We always recommend that you carry an extra battery for your camera just in case. Your vehicle will be equipped with a 12 volt "cigarette lighter" socket which may be used at the crew's discretion, however, do bear in mind that only one piece of equipment can be charged at a time and it will not be allowed if there is a risk of running the vehicle's batteries low. Batteries may also be recharged from hotel room wall sockets. We suggest you bring a mix of normal and rechargeable batteries and the appropriate recharging unit. Hotels and many campsites have electricity and charging of batteries is advised before checking out the following day.
Please try to avoid bringing unnecessary valuables, and use your hotel safe and the safe on the overland truck to store the bulk of your money, passport, and airline tickets. It's also a good idea to purchase a money belt or pouch that is easily hidden.
We strongly recommend that you photocopy all important documents e.g. air tickets, passport, vaccination certificate, etc. and keep the copies separate from the originals. While not valid, a photocopy makes it very much easier to obtain replacements if necessary.
A sleeping bag (we recommend a 3–4 season). It can get very cold at night in winter months in desert and mountainous regions. If you are travelling during the hot season you may wish to also pack a sleep sheet so you will be comfortable no matter what the weather. Pillows are not provided so please bring a travel pillow along. While we provide a mattress for each client, some travellers find they like the extra comfort of a double layer and choose to bring their own mattress.
A simple plastic bag/waterproof toiletry bag (that can hang on a nail on the back of a door) will be useful to keep your clothes dry inside basic camp shower structures.
A headlamp or torch is recommended for around the campsite at night. Some campsites have limited lighting and are powered by generators that switch off at a certain time. Although the trucks do carry lamps for meal times it's a good idea to bring a headlamp to navigate the campsites and in particular going to the toilet in the middle of the night.
You will need to bring a mixture of lightweight clothing, some warm items for the evenings, and long shirts and pants for protection against mosquitoes in the malaria areas. Clothes should be easy to wash and dry. Some people like to take jeans for evenings out but they can be tough to dry and should not be used for trekking. Avoid nylon and other synthetics, which can be very uncomfortable in hot weather. Ex-military or military style clothing and equipment is NOT recommended.
As this trip includes camping and/or bush walking we highly recommend that you take a pair of comfortable, closed-in walking shoes. Closed-in shoes will help to protect your feet from cuts and scratches when walking through bush/grass-lands, and will also act as a barrier protection in rare cases against bites or stings from dangerous animals in this environment.
All Imaginative Traveller travellers need to be in good physical health in order to participate fully on this trip. When selecting your trip please make sure you have read through the itinerary carefully and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please note that if, in the opinion of our group leader or local guide, any traveller is unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group, Imaginative Traveller reserves the right to exclude them from all or part of a trip without refund.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information or for any necessary vaccinations and anti-malarial requirements before departure. We recommend that you carry a first aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements (including a spare pair of glasses) as they may not easily be obtained at the locations on this trip. For legal reasons our leaders and guides are prohibited from administering any type of drugs including headache tablets and antibiotics. Please ensure that you are adequately prepared.
A valid international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever is required in many countries. You may need to present this on arrival at the airport or border crossing. Some countries will refuse entry if you are unable to present your certificate. It's also quite common for your home country to request a Yellow Fever certificate on your arrival back home.
It is your responsibility to check with your doctor well in advance of leaving home about the Yellow Fever requirements for the countries you'll be visiting.
As a rule we recommend you don't drink tap water, even in hotels, as it contains much higher levels of different minerals than the water you may have at home. For local people this is not a problem as their bodies are used to this and can cope, but for visitors drinking the tap water can result in illness. Generally this isn't serious, an upset stomach being the only symptom, but it's enough to spoil a day or two of your holiday. Bottled water is widely available and your leader can recommend safe alternatives when available. Water consumption should be about 3 litres a day. Rehydration salts, motion sickness tablets, and diarrhoea blockers are available from many pharmacies.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. Please refer to our website's safety page for links to major travel advisories and updates on safety issues affecting our trip.
We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of our hotels have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.
Your leader will accompany you on all included activities, however during your trip you'll have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your group leader will assist you with the available options in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your Imaginative Traveller itinerary, and Imaginative Traveller makes no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Please also note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it's deemed necessary due to safety concerns.
Please be aware that local laws governing tourism facilities in this region differ from those in your home country and not all the accommodation which we use has a fire exit, fire extinguishers or smoke alarms.
Depending on where you come from please note that drivers in this part of the world may drive on the opposite side of the road from what you are used to. Look both ways before crossing any road. Traffic can be a little more chaotic than you might be used to at home. Be aware!
While travelling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in the more touristy cities. We recommend that you exercise caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on public transport. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing.
You may stay at hotels with unfenced pools and no life guard on duty.
On some trips you will at times stay in unfenced camp sites within national parks. While this is a fantastic experience, there are a few safety rules to follow. While staying in national parks it's important that you listen to any advice given by your tour leader and the park rangers regarding responsible and safe behaviour.
We have become aware of passengers being approached outside of our starting point hotels by 'helpful' locals who want to show you where to go or claiming to be Intrepid employees selling Urban Adventures or Intrepid trips. These people are not employees of Intrepid nor registered guides and will try and get as much money from you as they can. A friendly 'no thank you' should suffice. If this does happen to you, please advise your leader or the reception of your hotel immediately so that the person can be reported to the appropriate authorities.
Some hotel balconies don't meet UK standards in terms of the width of the balcony fence being narrower than 10cm.
Please be aware that local laws governing transportation safety may differ from those in the western world or from your home country and not all the transport which we use provides seat belts.
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.
When travelling on a group trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader.
If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
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At Imaginative Traveller we love helping our clients experience the beauty and cultures of the destinations we visit. However, hand in hand with this we have always been aware that we have a responsibility to minimise any negative impacts that tourism can bring.
Responsible Travel is twofold. It's about taking people to the places they want to go in a safe and responsible manner but also about respecting and maintaining the natural and often delicate balance of the destination. Economic gain from tourism is often fundamental to a country, but should never be at the expense of its culture or the environment.
Our guidelines are meant not as rigid instructions but rather as suggestions to make our holidays more enjoyable – for everybody. As cultural and environmental sensitivities vary from country to country more specific guidelines can be found in our individual country and trip dossiers.
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on our trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land, but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Imaginative Traveller travellers. Imaginative Traveller's philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter and in particular, the local people who make our destinations such special places. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
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The Attack on Trial Lawyers and Tort Law - Conclusion
Conclusion of "The Attack on Trial Lawyers and Tort Law"
This report has shown that the tort reform movement is part of a two-pronged effort to influence public opinion and gain political power. Industry tort-reform groups utilize "independent voices" -- PR agencies and phony "grass-roots" front groups that appear to be independent of the direct beneficiaries of "tort reform." Meanwhile, the Right has in place a tremendous ideological messaging infrastructure, working for the past 30 years to influence the public's underlying social and ideological attitudes on issues, including tort reform. They have been disciplined, strategic, and patient. They have focused substantial resources on changing the underlying political and social environment, rather than focusing only on single issues.
The Attack on Trial Lawyers and Tort Law - Appendix 1
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Example of Coordinated Dissemination of a Strategic MessageOne of the tactics used by the Right is repetition of messages that are designed to resonate with the public and evoke a desired reaction. This appendix presents an example of coordinated use of one such strategic message, which has been repeated in various media, and by various organizations and prominent individuals. In this example the strategic message is that lawyers, lawsuits, etc. are "out of control." The unspoken, subliminal implication of this phrase is that "we have to get it under control." The Attack on Trial Lawyers and Tort Law - Appendix 2

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Sat, Jul 9, 11 at 18:02
I purchased this chair from an estate sale of a house that had pretty much not been opened up in over 90 years. This chair was in it and it is in good shape. A little loose in one joint, but I know that can be tightened. The house was full of empire pieces, chinese paintings on bamboo screens dated back to 17900, etc. I think this is a windsor chair, but don't really know how old or any value to it. Cannot find anything just like it on the internet. Any info is appreciated folks. |
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- Posted by stacisantiques (My Page) on Sat, Jul 9, 11 at 18:07
- Posted by sombreuil_mongrel (My Page) on Sat, Jul 9, 11 at 18:22
From the age of blood-red mahogany finish, ca. 1900. Not judgmental, I kind of like the blood-red stuff. Just not a house-full of it if you know what I mean. Casey |
- Posted by moonshadow (My Page) on Sat, Jul 9, 11 at 21:48
Ah, I just love an old chair. Very nice! And sounds like one great sale to be at. :) |
And likely maple under the stain. It's a Windsor chair....as Casey said...@ 1900....or a bit later. Splat back not particularly "stylish" as they say of Windsor chairs....not a lot of rake to the legs not large bow to the back..... But it's still a very handsome chair! |
sorry, last line should read ... Stacysantiques' chair has none of these features. |
- Posted by sheilajoyce (My Page) on Thu, Jul 14, 11 at 22:02
Sam, your chair is beautiful! |
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If you have Desert Ridge running back Taren Morrison on your Arizona high school fantasy football team, you had a good night.
Morrison, a junior, scored on his first four carries of the game and finished with 257 yards and five touchdowns on just six carries in a 47-6 Desert Ridge victory over Gilbert on Friday night.
The win took the Jaguars to 1-1 on the season; they lost 28-22 at Gardena Serra (Calif.), the No. 2-ranked team in California according to MaxPreps, in Week 1.
Gilbert, which lost 10-3 to Gilbert Mesquite last week, fell to 0-2.
Despite some sloppiness — Desert Ridge lost a fumble on its first play from scrimmage and turned it over two other times on lost fumbles — it was a dominant performance from the Jaguars, who entered the game ranked No. 4 in the state by MaxPreps.
"I liked our defense; our defense played really well. They played fast and physical," Desert Ridge coach Jeremy Hathcock said. "We're a real physical team, as you can tell."
And it wasn't just the defense that was physical; the Jaguars offensive line paved the way for Desert Ridge to gain 430 rushing yards on 28 carries — a whopping 15.4 yards per carry.
Dylan Spaid had 78 yards on two carries (including a 51-yard score), while Justin Irby finished with 38 yards and Danny Siamau added 30 yards.
But it was Morrison who stole the show, with touchdown runs of 80, 4, 91, 17 and 52 yards.
"It was a night of big plays," Hathcock said. "I think [Morrison] would be the first to say, 'My line did a great job,' and he outran a ton of people. He's electric. He's fast."
Gilbert had a tough time moving the ball on offense, outside of some nice runs by senior quarterback Tyler Stevenson. He completed just 13 of 35 passes for 76 yards but added 147 rushing yards on 16 carries.
Senior kicker Austin Carver connected on field goals of 40 and 39 yards for all six Gilbert points.
Tigers coach Tim Rutt said his team was often caught out of position on many of the big plays for Desert Ridge, but he also said the Jaguars offensive line was explosive off the ball.
Desert Ridge 47, Gilbert 6
Rushing: DR 28-430, Gilbert 25-146
Passing (comp.-att.-yards-TD-INT): DR 2-4-16-0-0 Gilbert 13-35-76-0-1
Fumbles-lost: DR 4-3 Gilbert 2-0
Penalties-yards: DR 8-70 Gilbert 6-68
Desert Ridge 19 21 7 0 -- 47
Gilbert 3 0 0 3 – 6
Gilbert: Carver 40 FG
DR: Morrison 80 run (PAT good)
DR: Morrison 4 run (PAT no good)
DR: Siamau 22 run (2-pt. failed)
DR: Morrison 91 run (PAT good)
DR: Morrison 17 run (PAT good)
DR: Spaid 51 run (PAT good)
DR: Morrison 52 run (PAT good)
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We've been anxiously awaiting the terms of the first big-time free agent contract(s), mainly because we're curious to see where the bar will be set for a completely unique group of players. Sure, the salary cap is lower this year, but some teams have to spend money, and it's also important to consider that first-round rookies will be getting a much smaller piece of the pie.
Well, we have (reported) teams of the agreement (reportedly) reached today between defensive end Charles Johnson and the Carolina Panthers, and we've been blown away. Johnson is re-signing with Carolina for $76 million over six years, with $32 million guaranteed, according to ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio.
Sorry, I need a moment to regroup.
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Johnson replaced Julius Peppers last year in Carolina, registered a solid 11.5 sacks in 16 games and made himself a very rich man. In fact, his contract isn't significantly less valuable than the blockbuster deal Peppers signed with Chicago when he left town 17 months ago.
That's a lot of money for a 25-year-old with 21.5 career sacks.
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The state legislature passed a law last year designed to protect Loxahatchee Groves from further annexation. Appropriation of property by neighboring towns now requires the approval of a majority of landowners in Loxahatchee Groves. In addition any annexation will have to be an all-or-nothing deal. In other words: Swallow up all of Loxahatchee Groves, or as the slogan goes, "leave it alone."
But some county officials and Loxahatchee Groves residents question whether the law will stand up to legal challenges under Florida's stringent property-rights laws. With land prices spiraling upward, it is inevitable that the bill will eventually face challenges, whether through the courts or the legislature.
Hope herself is skeptical. If wealthy, absentee property owners want their land annexed, they'll find a way to do it, she says. "A lot of people who are intelligent and have been around seem to be totally naive when it comes to the political process and who can do what to whom," she adds.
The loss of land is not the only pressure facing Loxahatchee Groves. Development is rampant in nearby regions, some just across the border. The result is increased traffic, greater need for commercial services, and consequently, pressure to build more roads (and not of the dirt variety). Abutting Loxahatchee Groves to the east, for example, is the Madison Green housing development. When completed the project will feature 1150 houses on lots smaller than a half acre.
North and west of Loxahatchee Groves, the biggest question is what will happen to 13,000 acres of citrus groves. Last year Callery-Judge Groves, which owns about 4000 acres, requested a change in zoning that would allow the construction of a 100-acre-plus office park. Many residents fear that if one development sprouts up amid the citrus groves, others will soon follow.
"There's really no way I can see that they can stop these things from being developed," says Hope.
Changes in zoning, however, have been put on hold as the county government considers how to proceed. The county recently began developing a "sector plan" for what is known as the central western communities: Loxahatchee Groves, the citrus fields, and the Acreage, a hodgepodge of mostly one-and-one-quarter-acre lots that covers much of the area. Over the next 15 years, the region's population is expected to balloon from 32,538 to almost 52,000, most of whom will be Acreage residents. The county commission recently selected a consulting firm to lead the planning effort, which will cover everything from road building to commercial development to water supply.
County commissioner Tony Masilotti, whose campaign slogan in the central western communities was "Keep it country," believes it will be difficult to forge a consensus among the various interest groups. "If it was sliced bread, some people will want it sliced thinner, some people will want it sliced thicker," he says of the planning process. Masilotti adds that he's committed to preserving Loxahatchee Groves as a rural area. "They choose not to have a bunch of 7Elevens out there," he says of the residents. "They don't want to look at 7Elevens. They want to look at trees."
Rita Miller favors the sector-planning effort because it ensures that attempts to dramatically alter the area will have to grind through the gears of government bureaucracy. "Everything will have to be chewed over until it's mush," she says.
In Hope's estimation, though, it may be too late to save Loxahatchee Groves. She says the slogan "Love it and leave it alone" is no longer an apt rallying cry for the area. "I would like it to be," she laments, "but I'm afraid to say it's probably not appropriate."
Also endangered is a sense of community, which is rare in South Florida, where many neighborhoods are either brand-new or inhabited by a transient population. Six years ago, when Hope broke her hip and was hospitalized, a county nurse visited her disheveled house and determined that Hope could no longer care for herself. "They wanted to say I was incompetent," she recalls, spitting out the word with distaste.
When word spread through Loxahatchee Groves that the state was planning to institutionalize Hope, her neighbors mobilized. In one weekend -- and without Hope's knowledge -- they basically rebuilt her house, installing a new stove and toilet, refinishing the countertops, and painting the walls. Before the work was done, "the kitchen was a real crime," Hope concedes.
She now has no plan to leave -- ever. "Not on my feet, I'm not," she says. "My preference would be, literally, to die here."
In the early '80s, Hope wrote a newspaper article about fellow Loxahatchee Groves resident Steve Sipek, a onetime B-movie Tarzan who has lived in the area for 30 years. In 1969 and 1970, Sipek (or Hawkes, as he prefers, his stage name) played Tarzan in two films.
Ride around Loxahatchee Groves long enough and undoubtedly you'll pinpoint the piece of property that belongs to Hawkes: It's the only one marked by four-foot-high lion busts and a sign on the metal gate that reads, "No Trespassing. Violators Will Be Eaten!"
Hawkes isn't joking. On the five-acre property, he keeps nine large cats -- lions, tigers, panthers, and a black leopard. If you want to see exotic cats, you could visit "Tiger Falls," the Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park's brand-new, 20,000-square-foot exhibit, complete with 20 types of bamboo and a swimming pool. Or you could visit Hawkes and, as you wait for him to open the electronic gate, look around nervously each time the wind blows, hoping it isn't an 800-pound tiger planning to choose you as its next toy.


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May, 2, 2012
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The Chicago Bears announced they agreed to terms Wednesday with second-round pick Alshon Jeffery on a four-year contract.
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Josh D. Weiss/US PresswireSecond-round selection Alshon Jeffery is the first Bears' draft pick to agree to terms with the team.
Jeffery becomes the first of the club's 2012 draft class to come to terms on a contract. The rest of the class, including first-round pick Shea McClellin remains unsigned. But the Bears typically move quickly toward signing its rookies. Implementation of the NFL's new rookie wage scale should also speed signings around the league.
The 45th overall pick, Jeffery caught 183 passes for 3,042 yards and 23 touchdowns in 33 starts, before renouncing his senior year of eligibility. Jeffery is one of three players in SEC history to surpass 3,000 yards receiving, and only former Georgia star Terrance Edwards -- who racked up 3,093 yards from 1999 through 2002 -- has gained more receiving yardage than Chicago's second-round pick.
After producing a sophomore season in which he caught 88 passes for 1,517 yards and nine touchdowns, Jeffery watched his numbers dip as South Carolina worked through issues at quarterback.
"Our coaches and all of us as a team, we just went with the best situation to win us the game," Jeffery said. "We thought if teams were gonna double and triple team, and give us the run, we thought we would run the ball more. That would win the most games. We won 11 games. We broke the school record. So that worked out for us."
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Makes 2 servings
- 8 ounces Shanghai-style noodles (cu mian) or udon
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 ounces ground pork
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- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons or less chili oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 teaspoon tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- Pinch of sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
- Ingredient info: Shanghai-style noodles, udon, and chili oil can be found at better supermarkets and at Asian markets. Sichuan peppercorns are available at some specialty foods stores and at Asian markets. Tahini is available at better supermarkets and Middle Eastern markets.
Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until just tender but still firm to the bite. Drain; transfer to a large bowl of ice water and let stand until cold. Drain well and divide between 2 bowls.
Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add pork, season with salt and pepper, and stir, breaking up pork with a spoon, until halfway cooked, about 2 minutes. Add ginger; cook until pork is cooked through and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken stock and next 6 ingredients; simmer until sauce thickens, about 7 minutes. Pour pork mixture over noodles; garnish with peanuts and scallions.
my notes
- Calories2,306
- Carbohydrates101 g (34%)
- Fat189 g (291%)
- Protein54 g (108%)
- Saturated Fat26 g (132%)
- Sodium1,167 mg (49%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat46 g
- Fiber7 g (26%)
- Monounsaturated Fat110 g
- Cholesterol220 mg (73%)
recipe at a glance
type: Pasta/Noodle Dish
main ingredients: Noodle, Peanut
cuisine: Asian
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Lowering the Cost of Care and Medical Malpractice Insurance
Medical malpractice insurance has skyrocketed in the last 5-6 years, hitting certain specialties extremely hard. As a result, many health care providers feel they have been forced to raise prices to compensate for the increase in insurance premiums. This may well be the case, but a simple solution based on free-market principles has not received much attention and would alleviate much of the price inflation. Not only would doctors benefit, but the vast majority of patients – and insurance companies – would be left paying reduced prices and lowering the cost of care for those willing to participate.
Currently, only a small percentage of cases involving perceived malpractice are brought to court and plaintiffs awarded hefty sums for their suffering. But that small handful – who are largely responsible for raising liability insurance premiums over the past half-decade – are charged the same as the vast majority who avoid using the legal system as a means of redress.
One possible solution is the following: at the time of purchasing an insurance plan, individuals would determine their own cap for non-economic damages in the case of malpractice on the part of their provider. Poorer people might be willing to forego more expensive plans in exchange for a promise not to bring lawsuits against doctors and hospitals except in extreme cases of negligence. As a result, healthcare providers will know their personal level of liability ahead of time and price their services accordingly. Patients less inclined to seek damages in the case of something going wrong will likely be charged less, while those more inclined to do so could be charged more.
When punitive damages are either unlimited or capped at one global rate, many in need of care are still priced out of the market. On the other hand, if that limit is adjusted on the basis of one's willingness to avoid litigation, price discrimination may just do a better job matching what the doctor is willing to charge with what the patient is willing to pay.
In turn, liability insurance will decrease as a result of insurance providers being able to more accurately predict what a policy will cost them based on the category of patients (those more willing to seek damages versus those who are not) a doctor is treating.
Ultimately, poorer patients benefit from reduced prices for the same services, doctors benefit from peace-of-mind as well as lower liability insurance, and insurance companies benefit from improved mechanisms of gathering information on what patients and doctors will cost if they choose to offer them a policy.
Three points
1) My health insurance company (A) is not going to give me a break on my insurance rates for making a concession that benefits my doctor's malpractice insurance company (B), becasue A has no connection to and does not give a damn about B.
2) My doctor might be interested in charging some of his patients X and some of his patients X plus 33% for the same procedure, but it won't work, becasue A is just going to reimburse the same amount in both cases. In other words, sure, he can submit a bill for X plus 33%, but he's only going to get paid for X.
3) Our health insurance crisis is being caused by A, not B.
Interestingly, the one surefire way to get a discount on health care is to pay by personal check - the doctor is so relieved to not have to work with A that he'll charge you less.
Ah but A....
You are assuming that the doctor is tells A how much he is entitled to be paid for each patient. He doesn't. A tells the doctor how much he will be reimbursed for each procedure. The doctor reports to A what he has done via a code, and A pays a certain amount for that code. The identity or the particulars of the patient are involved, other than to determine whether or not that person has a policy. Would A introduce a two-tiered system to accomodate those who will and those who will not accept a cap on tort claims? No, becasue A's overheads are already enormous and he won't accept an additional burden on them to help out B.
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Currently, only a small percentage of cases involving perceived malpractice are brought to court and plaintiffs awarded hefty sums for their suffering. But that small handful – who are largely responsible for raising liability insurance premiums over the past half-decade – are charged the same as the vast majority who avoid using the legal system as a means of redress.
...except for the fact that those who sue are not awarded "hefty sums," and are not responsible for rising malpractice insurance premiums. Public Citizen just crunched the latest numbers, back in July:"For the third straight year, 2008 saw the lowest number of medical malpractice payments since the federal government's National Practitioner Data Bank began tracking such data in 1990. The 11,037 payments in 2008 were 30.7 percent lower than the average number of payments recorded by the NPDB in all previous years. Ratios of payments per capita and per physician have fallen even lower compared to historical norms."
The spikes in malpractice insurance premiums don't come from lawsuits (which are dropping every year). They're a consequence of greed (the same thing driving up health care costs in general), economic downturn (such as the sustained miserable economic performance of the Bush administration and its current wretched recession), and, most importantly, are always tied to a lot of incredibly stupid financial decisions by the insurance companies. When times get hard, and when they put their money in things that go bust, they use their doctor clients to make up the difference. The data show no real connection between the cost of malpractice premiums and malpractice suits.
Anyone serious about dealing with malpractice suits (which, contrary to well-funded mythology, aren't really a problem anyway) would focus on weeding out the handful of abusive physicians who are responsible for most malpractice, yet are allowed to continue practicing medicine year after year. From 1990 (when the NPDB was created) to 2005, 57.8% of malpractice payments were made by only 5.9% of doctors. By contrast, 82% of all doctors in that time had never had a malpractice payment at all.


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Hyperspace Beacon: Sensing the future {Massively}
Jan 3rd 2012 2:14PM Personally, I'm hoping for lots of work on the user interface. The GTN is painful to use as a seller, since you have to drill down into each category before you can search. And things like mission rewards for companions are awful. You finish a mission and have to choose between items that might be upgrades for each companion. "Is that an upgrade for Qyzen? No, I'd better summon Theran so I can see if it's an upgrade for him. Oh, can't see the tooltip comparison, let me close the mission window and reopen it."
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Dec 27th 2011 12:45PM @(Unverified)
Agreed. It seems like the statements from Alexander Freed belong in a prominent space at the beginning of this piece. If you think he's a liar, fine. But tell us why.
You spend the entire piece complaining about the PR speak that comes out of the PR department. (Which ... duh.) You fail to address the non-PR speak that came from the folks in charge of story.
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Dec 26th 2011 7:45PM I think Drama Mama Lisa may have misunderstood part of the letter, though it really doesn't change the answer. The letter writer wasn't rolling on an item for the legendary questline, the staff that dropped was given to a player who was already wielding the second staff from the questline, and wouldn't reasonably consider another weapon in the Firelands an upgrade. That's why the staff ended up in the hands of a third player.
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Dec 8th 2011 11:48AM I can answer this one. I did LFR Siege on Tuesday evening, and two of the same shoulder token dropped from Hagara. Everyone in those classes rolled need on both of them. I won both rolls.
Didn't seem right to take both, so I gave the second token to my friend. He had done the raid with us, and is a class that shares my class' token. He had been able to roll, and the trade worked just like in any dungeon or raid.
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I'm gay, and I remember vividly a time (more than twenty years ago now) when some guys in junior high were harassing me at a school assembly. A young woman who I barely knew was sitting nearby, and she laughed at the guys and said, "You two are such babies. Grow the hell up." And then she made small talk with me. It's stuck with me for a long time, so you can see that it had a big impact at a really vulnerable time.
Sometimes just letting a kid know that we're not all like that can make a difference.
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Players could customize so far that they had the option to make ridiculously grotesque characters. For example, tiny little bodies with enormous balloon heads. It hurt immersion.
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Sep 20th 2011 1:20PM "If there has to be one, it's a simple call for designers to give players options about what they want to do."
The designers didn't force you to raid, though. You chose that. And maybe there weren't a lot of options at launch, but even "raid-focused" WoW has had lots of endgame options for players who don't want to raid.
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The lone score of the contest came in the third quarter as Matoaca running back Jordan Reyes ran for a 40-yard touchdown. A ceremony was held for assistant coach Richard Stegemerten who passed away last Monday after suffering a heart attack. The win improved Matoaca to 4-5 overall and 3-3 in the Central District. They will finish the season with a tough match-up on the road at Meadowbrook this Friday with a 7 p.m. kick-off.
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The Monarchs improved to 8-1 overall and 6-0 in the Central District with a blowout victory of a winless Colonial Heights team. Meadowbrook dominated the contest from opening kick-off putting up 28 points in the first quarter on the way to a 56-0 shutout victory.
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