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Hiking Death Valley National Park and the Valley of Fire
Program Number:
Start and End Dates:
11/16/2012 - 11/21/2012
2/28/2016 - 3/5/2016
3/6/2016 - 3/12/2016
10/23/2016 - 10/29/2016
11/6/2016 - 11/12/2016
11/13/2016 - 11/19/2016
12/4/2016 - 12/10/2016
5 nights
Las Vegas, Nevada
Price starting at:
$986.00 -
Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type:
Walking/Hiking; National Parks; Natural History
Activity Level:
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see description
12; 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Meal Options:
Tread the sands of time to discover Mother Nature's diverse palette of colorful rock formations in this stunning corner of the desert Southwest. Study geology, ecology and human history through lectures, daily walks and hikes with geologists and other experts in their fields. Travel in our own comfortable Road Scholar 32-passenger bus with an upgraded video/audio system allowing our instructors to teach 'while on the go.'
� Learn why the sun-lit rocks inspired the park's name 'Valley of Fire', as you view fascinating petroglyphs.
� Find a world of sand dunes, rugged canyons and landscapes carved from primeval rock in Death Valley.
� Hikes include visits to Badwater, White Dome, Mouse Tank, Golden Canyon, Gower Gulch and more.
Activity Particulars
Varies by date. Jan 31, 2016, Feb. 21, 2016, Nov. 6, 2016: Active - Hiking up to two miles over varied terrain. All other dates Moderately Challenging - Hiking up to five miles.
Date Specific Information
2-28-2016, 3-6-2016, 10-23-2016, 11-13-2016, 12-4-2016
Hiking up to five miles daily over uneven terrain.
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology � listening devices � on this date.
Hiking up to two miles daily over varied terrain.
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology � listening devices � on this date.
Itinerary Summary
Arrival Las Vegas, 2 nights; coach to Death Valley, Furnace Creek, 4 nights; coach to Las Vegas, departure.
Coordinated by Dixie State University.
Valley of Fire State Park
The oldest state park in Nevada was established in 1935 and is named for its huge red sandstone formations dating to the age of the dinosaurs. The park is home to fine examples of rock art left by ancient Anazasi people who inhabited the nearby Moapa Valley for centuries and may have visited the Valley of Fire for hunting and religious ceremonies.
Death Valley National Park
Death Valley, a place of unexpected contrasts, is also one of subtle beauty. From the blush of dawn's light across its badlands to the awe-inspiring red-gold sunsets and the riot of color from spring wildflowers, this great national park covering over 3.3 million miles offers fascinating history and nature's splendor in large servings.
Las Vegas (Nevada)
Located in the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Between the world-class entertainment and gambling on �The Strip� and the region�s amazing natural resources including beautiful Red Rock Canyon it is clear why people love this desert community.
Las Vegas: Non-casino hotel, close to strip. Death Valley NP: Furnace Creek Ranch Resort, located inside the park with recently remodeled rooms, in a western themed ranch setting.
Road Scholar Instructors
These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur.
Darrell McMahon
Darrell McMahon has worked in natural resource management for more than three decades and has extensive experience as a wildlife biologist, entomologist and habitat biologist. In addition to teaching college courses in geology and natural history, Darrell has taught at Dixie State University and Southern Utah University the past seven years and has knowledge of natural history, forest ecology and wildlife.
Paula McMahon
Paula McMahon has spent a lifetime camping, hiking, backpacking and canoeing in the mountains and deserts of the American West. She feels honored to share her love and passion for these special places with participants on Road Scholar programs, which she has been doing for almost a decade. Paula has also worked for 18 years as an educational paraprofessional with autistic and deaf children and is a sign language (ASL) interpreter.
Meals and Lodgings
Alexis Park Resort
Las Vegas, NV
2 nights
Furnace Creek Ranch
Death Valley National Park
3 nights
Alexis Park Resort
Welcome to the Alexis Park All Suite Resort, one of the most exciting resorts in Las Vegas. The Alexis Park All Suite Resort is the premiere all-suite, non-gaming resort in Las Vegas. Unrivaled in its Las Vegas Strip proximity (directly across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel) the Alexis Park All Suite Resort features all the hotel amenities along with casual boutique hotel services. From the moment you arrive at this oasis in the sun, you will experience all that makes Alexis Park All Suite Resort a special place to stay. Here, you�ll love strolling through the lush courtyard gardens surrounded by winding pathways that lead you to three sparkling pools. The Alexis Park All Suite Resort offers one-on-one personalized service, the privacy and convenience of a tropical oasis with immediate easy access to all that Las Vegas has to offer.
Contact info:
375 East Harmon Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89169 USA
phone: 702-796-3300
Room amenities:
The Alexis Park All Suite Resort was the first non-gaming resort property in Las Vegas. With a long history of boutique experiences and guests, the hotel has been providing quality hotel service and hosting events in Las Vegas for several decades. Guests may stroll beautifully landscaped gardens to access a variety of relaxing and stylish choices in accommodations. Boasting 10 uniquely different floor plans and guest amenities to suit a variety of hotel stays, our guests can count on a comfortable and memorable Alexis Park Hotel experience. All of our Las Vegas hotel rooms are two room suites providing guests with spacious accommodations and privacy along with amenities for both Extended Stays and Last minute Getaways alike. All Hotel Suites at the Alexis Park Las Vegas include: Two Telephone Lines Wet Bar Refrigerator 32" Flat Screen with Pay Per View Movies WIFI Availability for a fee Exercise Room Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service Available All Guests of Alexis Park have access to Room Service, Guest Services, Free Safe Deposit Boxes and Business Center Services
Facility amenities:
The Alexis Park All Suite Las Vegas Resort is your oasis in the sun. Here, you'll enjoy walking along the lush courtyard garden pathways that lead you to our three sparkling pools. The Alexis Park All Suite Resort offers one-on-one personalized service, tropical landscaped grounds and FUN....LOTS OF IT. Resort Amenities include: Three Sparkling Swimming Pools Exercise Room Alexis Gardens Restaurant Pegasus Bar & Lounge Room Service Meeting & Banquet Service Las Vegas Comedy Showroom Free Airport Shuttle
Smoking allowed:
Additional nights prior:
$70.00 for dbl, $64 for single Based on availability, participants can book 3 days prior to program start date and/or 3 days after program end date at contracted suite price of $90 per night double occupancy or $65 per night single occupancy.
Check in time:
Furnace Creek Ranch
The Furnace Creek Ranch is family oriented 224 room facility situated in a lush oasis surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park, California - just 120 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada and 275 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. This resort presents a complete contrast to the desolate desert landscape and consists of an oasis 18-hole golf course (the world's lowest course at 214 feet below sea level), four restaurants, a saloon, a cocktail lounge, retail outlets, a Borax Museum, spring-fed swimming pools, tennis courts, horseback riding, horse-drawn carriage rides, massage therapy, a 3,000 foot airstrip, a service station and conference and banquet facilities for 10 - 120. (Some services are available only on a seasonal basis.) Furnace Creek Ranch Resort is the perfect vantage point from which to explore Death Valley National Park!
Contact info:
Furnace Creek Village Rte 190
Furnace Creek, CA 92328 USA
phone: 760-786-2361
Room amenities:
Rooms have views of the beautiful surroundings, nicely decorated. Wireless internet access available for a fee.
Facility amenities:
On site restaurants, adjacent to the Death Valley National Park Visitor Center and Borax Museum. Warm springs fed swimming pool and wireless internet access available for a fee.
Smoking allowed:
Check out time:
Travel Details
Start of Program:
Hotel conference room at 4:00 pm. You will be staying at
Alexis Park Resort
that night.
End of Program:
Las Vegas Intl Airport at 11:00 am (Pacific Time) You will be staying at
Furnace Creek Ranch
the night before.
Required documents:
The Participant Information Form is required.
Parking availability:
Free parking for the week is provided at Las Vegas hotel.
To Start of Program
Las Vegas, NV
Nearest city or town:
In Las Vegas
Nearest highway:
Nearest airport:
McCarran Intl, Las Vegas
From End of Program
Las Vegas, NV
Additional transportation information same as above
Travel Details
Las Vegas, NV
To Airport
Commercial Van/Shuttle
DSC Road Scholar Bus
Per Person/One Way:
Prices are subject to change.
Our tour bus will deliver you to the airport or arrival hotel on the final day.
Las Vegas
From Airport
Hotel Shuttle
Alexis Park Resort Shuttle
phone: 702-796-3300
Per Person/One Way:
Prices are subject to change.
Travel Time:
5 minutes
2.5 miles
The Alexis Park Hotel Shuttle departs every hour on the hour from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. Please call hotel when you arrive in baggage claim. Shuttle picks up at Zero Level. Before or after hours take Belltrans Shuttle which runs 24 hours per day. They are located outside door 9 of the baggage claim area. Look for the "Bell Booth". (Cost is $7.00 subject to change)
Driving Directions
The Alexis Park All Suite Resort is easy to find:
From Southern California - Take Interstate 15 from the California State border into Las Vegas and exit onto E. Tropicana, turn left on Koval and right onto E. Harmon Avenue. The Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on the right side. From Southern Utah (St. George) - Take Interstate 15 South into Las Vegas and exit onto E. Flamingo Road, turn right on Koval and proceed to E. Harmon Avenue. Turn left onto E. Harmon Avenue and the Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on the right side. From Northern Nevada (Tonapah) - Take Highway 95 South into Las Vegas and proceed to Interstate 15 South to Exit 39 on E. Flamingo Road. Right onto Koval and proceed to E. Harmon Avenue, turn left onto E. Harmon Avenue and the Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on the right side. From Northern Arizona (Kingman via Boulder City, NV) - Take Highway 93 North through Boulder City, NV and into Las Vegas. Take Highway 215 West to Highway 15 North. Exit E. Tropicana and turn left onto Koval and proceed to E. Harmon Avenue. Turn right on E. Harmon Avenue and Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on right side. From Las Vegas Airport - Exit Airport traveling north on Paradise Road. Travel one mile on Paradise and turn left on E. Harmon Avenue Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on left side.
Elevation Note:
We travel from 2200 ft in Las Vegas to over 5500 ft. We walk/hike to see the natural beauty.
Equipment Requirements:
There is not any special equipment required for this program but we suggest broken-in walking shoes/hiking boots with good tread.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Daily Schedule
Day 1:
Arrive, check in, welcome and orientation
(Friday, November 16)
3:00-4:00 Arrive and check-in
Welcome, introductions and orientation. Followed by an introduction to Geology in the hotel meeting room.
Alexis Park Resort
Meals Included:
Day 2:
Travel to the Valley of Fire for hiking among colorful rocks and unique formations.
(Saturday, November 17)
Travel with your geologist to the Valley of Fire. Explore the unique formations and view fascinating petroglyphs!
Enjoy the brilliant landscape with the geologist on short hikes/walks to include White Domes, Mouse Tank and Rainbow Vista.
7:00 pm - Desert Ecology Class - "From Seeds to Kidneys".
Alexis Park Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3:
Death Valley National Park/Hike Badwater, Golden Canyon & Gower Gulch Loop
(Sunday, November 18)
Check out 8:00 am - Depart and travel to Death Valley National Park. Hike Badwater, then travel to Mormon Point to see Shoreline Butte and Split Cindercone.
Box Lunch
After lunch explore Sidewinder Canyon, a unique slot canyon in the Black Mountains of Death Valley. 3:30 pm - Presentation, "Bird Brains to UFOs" by Darrell McMahon. Then travel to Zabriskie Point to view a spectacular sunset.
Dinner on your own
Free Time
Furnace Creek Ranch
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4:
Scotty's Castle & Borax Museum
(Monday, November 19)
8:10 am - Depart and travel to Scotty's Castle. Enjoy a living history tour of this fascinating land mark! After tour hike Ubehebe Crater and Mosaic Canyon.
Box Lunch at Stovepipe Wells.
After lunch enjoy a short hike on an Alluvial fan. Learn about the fascinating human history, 20 mule teams, Borax Works and Borax Museum. Hike through the palm grove to visitor center. 4:00 pm - Presentation by Darrell McMahon, "Let's Get Wild".
Dinner on your own.
Free Time
Furnace Creek Ranch
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5:
Stovepipe Wells & Grotto Canyon.
(Tuesday, November 20)
8:00 am - Depart for exploration of Death Valley's Natural Bridge and learn about the ecology of desert plants and animals.
Box Lunch
Enjoy exploring Willow Canyon, our best chance to see Big Horn Sheep.
Closing Dinner at Wrangler's Steakhouse. Wrangler's Steakhouse provides table-service and a western steakhouse menu, consisting of chicken, seafood and a variety of specialty steaks. Full cocktail service, espresso service and a selection of California varietal wines are also offered.
Free Time
Furnace Creek Ranch
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6:
Depart for Las Vegas.
(Wednesday, November 21)
8:00 am Depart for Las Vegas, arriving at Las Vegas Airport at 11:30 am.
Meals Included:
Free Time Opportunities
Las Vegas, NV
A Chamber of Commerce, Las Vegas
**PLEASE NOTE: There is very little free time during this program. The free time options noted here are helpful if you plan to spend additional time before or after the program. This is a great resource for accurate information about Las Vegas. You will find details about activities and a calendar of events. There are so many options and variety of things to do in Las Vegas that we could not list all of the items here under free time so please use the Chamber of Commerce as an additional resource. Thanks! :-) The items we have listed below indicate where they are located. We have also made a note telling you which monorail stops to get off on. Hopefully this will make it easier for you to get there on your own. For additional information, visit
Adventuredome Theme Park (Circus Circus Hotel, Casino and Theme Park)
America�s largest indoor theme park features 21 rides and attractions. Easily accessed by using the Monorail and getting off at the Sahara Station. You can access the following from this stop. Sahara Resort Casino with 95,000-square-foot casino, four restaurants and the NASCAR Cafe, which includes the Las Vegas Cyber Speedway and state-of-the-art roller-coaster SPEED-The Ride. Accessible Hotels Stratosphere Circus Circus Accessible Attractions Adventuredome Theme Park Circus Acts Guinness World Records Museum High Roller Coaster and Big Shot Stratosphere Observation Decks Wet �n Wild Water Park For additional information, visit
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
If you have time to sightsee, this is an extraordinary place to go! A 13,573 square foot, indoor, glass-domed garden abounding in fragrance just beyond Bellagio's lobby. Exotic plants and flowers highlight every season and holiday. Do not miss the evening outdoor Bellagio Foutains and light show all set to music. Be sure to stroll into the lobby to see the stunning display of hanging blown glass flowers! Accessible via the Monorail use the Bally�s & Paris Las Vegas Station For additional information, visit
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art located in the Bellagio. Home to touring exhibitions of fine art from around the world. Currently on display "Claude Monet: Masterworks from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston" The displays change frequently, so check prior to arrival for current display. For additional information, visit
Museums in Las Vegas
***The Wynn Collection of Fine Art The private art collection of Steve and Elaine Wynn. The Wynn Collection consists of 19th and 20th century European and American masterpieces. Displayed are more than a dozen works from eight legendary masters, including Paul Gauguin, �douard Manet, and Pablo Picasso It is accessible via the monorail then get off at Harrah�s / Imperial Palace Station ***The Tomb and Museum of King Tut (Luxor Hotel and Casino) View an exact replication of the tomb of Egypt's most famous king. This is accessible by taking the monorail and get off at the MGM Grand Station. Continue to Excalibur Hotel and take tram, exit at Luxor. ***Imperial Palace Auto Collection (Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino) Home of the world-famous Imperial Palace Auto Collection which has over 150 antique, classic and special-interest automobiles on diplay and for sale daily. You can get there by taking the monorail to Harrah�s / Imperial Palace Station. ***Guinness World Records Museum The wacky, weird and wonderful museum brings the Guinness Book of Records to life with color videos, hands-on displays and assorted oddities. Open daily. You can get there by taking the monorail to the Sahara Station. ***Casino Legends Hall of Fame (Tropicana Resort and Casino) Offers the largest collection of Nevada casino and entertainment memorabilia ever assembled. You can get there by taking the monorail and get off at the MGM Grand Station. ***Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (Bellagio) Home to touring exhibitions of fine art from around the world. One example of works they have displayed is "Claude Monet: Masterworks from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston." Check to see what is currently on display. You can get there by taking the monorail and get off at the Bally�s & Paris Las Vegas Station.
NEW! Las Vegas Monorail
A monorail system launched operations in July 2004. Linking seven stations over four miles to eight resorts and the Las Vegas Convention Center, the sleek monorail provides a quick and comfortable ride through the heart of the resort corridor and offers a great way to explore Las Vegas! Access their web site for a route map and all of the exciting options available at each monorail stop. One ride is $3 or you can purchase multiple ride passes. This is the fast and easy way to see Las Vegas highlights without the walking or the traffic. For additional information, visit
Paris, Las Vegas
Paris Las Vegas immerses visitors in a complete Parisian experience in this 2,916-room resort. Take an elevator ride to the top of the Eiffel Tower replica which soars 50 stories into the sky. Its observation deck offers a spectacular view of the Las Vegas Valley. For additional information, visit
Recreation and Tours
(This information is from the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.) The Las Vegas area is a paradise for all kinds of recreational and sightseeing activities. Dozens of verdant and challenging golf courses beckon the golfer twelve months a year. Lake Mead's deep blue waters and 550 miles of shorelines are enjoyed by boaters, water skiers, swimmers, and people hoping to hook a trophy fish. The Colorado River offers unforgettable white water rafting. For hiking, rock climbing and outdoor photography there's Red Rock Canyon and Mt. Charleston. Skiers love Mt. Charleston and the many other ski slopes within a short drive of Las Vegas for their winter fun. Day tours to the Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire and Death Valley are what memories are made of. And Hoover Dam isn't called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" for nothing. ***Las Vegas is home to Nellis Air Force Base and the mighty Thunderbirds precision flying team. Just north of Las Vegas near Nellis Air Force Base is the finest motor sports facility in the world: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, home to NASCAR's "Las Vegas 400" and a host of other world class motor racing events. For sports fans, there's AAA baseball with the Las Vegas Stars, PGA and LPGA tournaments, and the always-popular UNLV Rebels!" ***Scenic Airlines Since 1967, air and ground tours from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Yosemite and Bryce Canyon. Call 800-634-6801. *** A Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours Grand Canyon Tours, Helicopters, Las Vegas Shows, Rafting, Weddings, 2 for 1 night flights, Canyon Landings and more information at www.papillon.com *** A Rebel Adventure Tours Hummer off Road Adventures, Jet Skiing, White Water Rafting, Goldmine Adventures, Grand Canyon Hummer Tours - 1-800-817-6789. More resources availbale by calling the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce at (702) 735-1616.
Sightseeing Attractions
***Sirens of TI (Treasure Island at The Mirage) Sirens lure a band of pirates in this 20 minute musical with swordplay, pyrotechnics and high-diving acrobatics at the hotel�s front entrance. Monorail accessible via: Harrah�s / Imperial Palace Station ***Cinema Ride (Forum Shops at Caesars, Caesars Palace) 3-D Motion Simulator Adventures, including - Atlantis Submarine Race, Galactic Flight, Haunted Graveyard Run, Runaway Coasters and the new "Ski Ride" by Warren Miller. Monorail accessible via: Flamingo / Caesars Palace Station ***Circus Acts (Circus Circus Hotel, Casino and Theme Park) World-renowned live circus acts free daily. Monorail accessible via: Sahara Station ***Eiffel Tower replica (Paris Las Vegas) Take an elevator ride to the top of the Eiffel Tower replica which soars 50 stories into the sky. Its observation deck offers a spectacular view of the Las Vegas Valley. Monorail accessible via: Bally�s & Paris Las Vegas Station ***Festival Fountain Show (Forum Shops at Caesars, Caesars Palace) A free animatronics show where the statues come to life in a seven minute show featuring fire, steam, lasers, sound effects around a 50,000-gallon aquarium. Monorail accessible via: Flamingo / Caesars Palace Station ***Flamingo Wildlife Habitat (Flamingo Las Vegas) The Flamingo Wildlife Habitat features Chilean flamingos, African penguins, ducks, swans, pheasants, quail, turtles, Koi and goldfish. Monorail accessible via: Flamingo / Caesars Palace Station ***Flyaway Indoor Skydiving Experience body flight in an indoor wind tunnel. The fee includes training, equipment rental and simulated skydive. 200 Convention Center Drive Monorail accessible via: Las Vegas Convention Center Station ***Fountains of Bellagio (Bellagio) More than a thousand fountains dance in front of the hotel to music ranging from Pavarotti to Sinatra. Water soars as high as 245 feet in the air. Monorail accessible via: Bally�s & Paris Las Vegas Station
Sightseeing Attractions #2
~~~Stratosphere Observation Decks (Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower) From ground level you�ll arrive at the observation decks in less than 30 seconds. Double-decker elevators travel at speeds of 1,800 feet per minute. Indoor and outdoor decks. Also includes High Roller Coaster and Big Shot. The High Roller Coaster, the highest coaster in the world, wraps itself around the crown of the Stratosphere the tallest building west of the Mississippi. The Big Shot takes off at the base of the Stratosphere needle and shoots 160 feet in the air and freefalls back down. Monorail accessible via: Sahara Station ~~~IMAX Theatre (Luxor Hotel and Casino) Watch movies shown on a 68 foot tall screen - NASCAR 3D, Ocean Wonderland 3D, Adrenaline Rush, Haunted Castle 3D. Monorail accessible via: MGM Grand Station. Continue to Excalibur Hotel and take tram, exit at Luxor. ~~~In Search of the Obelisk (Luxor Hotel and Casino) A motion simulator ride through an ancient, newly discovered pyramid. Discover the mysteries and powers of the ancient world in a motion film made exclusively for Luxor. Accessible via: MGM Grand Station. Continue to Excalibur Hotel and take tram, exit at Luxor. ~~~Lion Habitat (MGM Grand Hotel and Casino) This one-of-a-kind lion habitat is home to several African lions and cubs. 35- foot glass walls offer guests maximum viewing capabilities. Accessible via: MGM Grand Station ~~~Shark Reef (Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino) Takes visitors on a journey to an undersea ocean. Features more than 2,000 dangerous and unusual animals representing 100 different species from the world�s most tropical waters. Accessible via: MGM Grand Station. Continue to Excalibur Hotel and take tram, exit at Mandalay Bay.
Sightseeing Attractions #3
~~~The Siegfried & Roy Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat (The Mirage) The Secret Garden is home to six rare animal breeds including the royal white tigers, white lions and a four-ton elephant. The Dolphin Habitat adjacent to the garden offers an educational tour of Atlantic bottle-nosed dolphins. Monorail accessible via: Harrah�s / Imperial Palace Station ~~~Star Trek: The Experience (Las Vegas Hilton Hotel and Casino) Interact with live actors on U.S.S. Enterprise re-creation, battling aliens in space in a motion simulator. Accessible via: Las Vegas Hilton Station ~~~The Volcano at the Mirage (The Mirage) In the center of a lagoon filled with waterfalls and palm trees, the 54-foot volcano at the resort�s entrance erupts every few minutes after dusk, spewing smoke and fire 100 feet above the water. Accessible via: Harrah�s / Imperial Palace Station ~~~Wet 'N Wild Water Park Over 16 acres with more than a dozen rides, including flumes, slides and floats for all ages. Open daily May through September. Accessible via: Sahara Station ~~~White Tiger Habitat (The Mirage) Siegfried & Roy's rare and exotic white tigers can be viewed free of charge. Accessible via: Harrah�s / Imperial Palace Station
Various Places to Shop
~~~Desert Passage located behind the Aladin Hotel Casino Here, you can visit 140 unigue and specialty shops and 14 restaurants including Commander's Palace. The Monorail takes you there and is accessible via: MGM Grand Station. ~~~Fashion Show Mall Over 200 stores including a new Nordstrom and a new Bloomingdale�s Home, as well as expanded stores from Neiman Marcus, Macy�s and Robinsons-May, Saks Fifth Avenue and Dillard�s. Located across from Treasure Island on the Strip at Spring Mountain Rd. The Monorail takes you there and is accessible via: Harrah�s / Imperial Palace Station ~~~Forum Shops at Caesars (Caesars Palace) More than 100 specialty shops and restaurants including Versace, Gucci, Escada, Valentino, FAO Schwarz, The Palm, Wolfgang Puck's Spago, and The Cheesecake Factory. The Monorail takes you there and is accessible via: Flamingo / Caesars Palace Station ~~~M&M'S Academy (Showcase Mall) M&M's World is a four story interactive shopping and retail complex that features thousands of original M&M's Brand merchandise. The Monorail takes you there and is accessible via: MGM Grand Station ~~~Showcase Mall A specialty retail and entertainment center with a movie theater, M&M�s World/Ethel M�s Chocolates store, and Everything Coca-Cola store. The Monorail takes you there and is accessible via: MGM Grand Station
Important information about your itinerary:
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Suggested Reading List
A Trip Through Death Valley's Geologic Past
Author: Kenneth E. Lengner
Description: This is a chronological trip through the geological history of the Death Valley region. It departs from the typical geological history by anchoring the text to a series of rock samples, dating from an estimated 2.5 billion years old to the present. Numerous photographs of rock samples and historical photos are used to delve into the past. An enlightening and entertaining trip through Death Valley's geological past for geology enthusiasts.
An Introduction to the Geology of Death Valley
Author: Michael Collier
Description: Captures the drama of the processes that are constantly changing Death Valley's landscape. Michael Collier creatively weaves an account of Death Valley's one-hundred-and-fifty-year mining history into the one-and-a-half-billion-year geologic history of the valley. Through his writing and his perceptive observations of a slowly evolving landscape, there emerges a fresh perspective on Death Valley.
Death Valley A Scenic Wonderland
Author: Steven L. Walker, Dorothy K. Hilburn
Description: A brief history of early inhabitants, fourty-niners, geography, geology, flora, fauna, miners, Scotty's Castle and the National Park. Beautiful photographs highlight the geological, geographical and historical history of Death Valley.
Death Valley: Images of America
Author: Robert P. Palazzo
Description: Robert P. Palazzo, Death Valley scholar, evokes here in vintage imagery a stark, barren, desolate wasteland that gradually became one of the West's most iconic destinations. This book includes an extensive collection of rare photographs that shows Death Valley's geological features, notable personalities, industries, mysteries and tourism. This book is a rare visual record of Death Valley.
Deserts, National Audubon Society Nature Guide
Author: James A. MacMahon
Description: A comprehensive field guide, fully illustrated with color photographs, to the wildflowers, birds, reptiles, insects and other natural wonders of North America's deserts.
Mojave Desert Wildflowers
Author: Jon Mark Stewart
Description: Field guide to 80 of the most common flowers of the Chihuahuan, Mojave and Sonoran deserts.
Wildflowers of the Desert Southwest
Author: Meg Quinn
Description: A field guide to common desert wildflowers. $9.95
The Practical Geologist
Author: Dougal Dixon, Raymond Bernor
Description: This book is a great introductory guide to the basics of geology. Great diagrams, pictures and is well written. $16.00
You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.
As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.
Specifically, this program includes:
5 nights accommodations
12 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Expert-led lectures: 2
Expert-led lectures
Led by one or more of our world-class instructors, typically in a classroom setting, lectures come in the form of presentations, discussions or workshops and offer expert insight into your area of study.
Field trips: 8
Field trips
The world is your classroom, as you're on location with an instructor to pursue your educational theme firsthand.
Plus these special experiences...
Visit the Valley of Fire State Park containing brilliant formations of eroded sandstone and sand dunes more than 150 million years old.
Discover Death Valley one of the hottest places on earth, visit the lowest point in the western hemisphere 282 feet below sea level near Badwater.
Learn about the Mojave Desert ecology with its unique plants and animals that make their home in this harsh and desolate environment.
Enjoy the popular Scotty's Castle and Ubehebe Crater. Hike through spectacular desert scenery and learn about the complex geology.
View the Daily Schedule to see more
And included with all Road Scholar programs:
Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, providing 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage.
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44 FLRA No. 53
March 26, 1992
Before Chairman McKee and Members Talkin and Armendariz.
I. Statement of the Case
This matter is before the Authority on an exception to an award of Arbitrator Robert W. McAllister filed by the Union under section 7122(a) of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (the Statute) and part 2425 of the Authority's Rules and Regulations. The Agency filed an opposition to the Union's exception.
The Union filed a grievance alleging that the Agency violated the parties' collective bargaining agreement by refusing to comply with a provision concerning the issuance of performance awards to seasonal employees. The Arbitrator found that the provision was not enforceable and denied the grievance. For the following reasons, we conclude that the award must be remanded to the parties for resubmission to the Arbitrator.
II. Background and Arbitrator's Award
The parties signed a Memorandum of Agreement, which provides in pertinent part:
Seasonal, intermittent, and part-time temporary bargaining unit members can qualify for . . . and receive a mandatory performance award. . . . 90-day release/recall appraisals will serve as the governing document for these employees.
Employees who receive a pro-rated . . . award for a portion of the rating period will not also be eligible for a full . . . award based on the annual rating of record. . . .
Award at 5.
The Agency head disapproved this provision pursuant to section 7114(c)(2) of the Statute. However, because the disapproval was not timely served on the Union, the provision became effective 30 days after the execution of the agreement. Thereafter, the Agency refused to comply with the provision and the Union filed a grievance. When the grievance was not resolved, it was submitted to arbitration on the following stipulated issue:
Is the Memorandum of Agreement between the Springfield District and the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 43, dated November 8, 1989, enforceable: If so, what is the remedy?
The Arbitrator stated that 5 C.F.R. § 430.503(b)(1) requires performance awards to be based on ratings of record. The Arbitrator determined that the release/recall evaluations referenced in the disputed provision did not constitute ratings of record under 5 C.F.R. § 430.206(c)(2) because they did not "provide for" higher level review. Id. at 14. The Arbitrator noted that although seasonal employees received other performance appraisals, that included second-level review, such appraisals were provided only after 1 year of accumulated service. According to the Arbitrator:
The release/recall evaluation, as it presently exists, does not satisfy the regulatory requirements of a rating of record because it does not provide for a second level review. Consequently, the regulations do not permit its use as the basis for performance awards. As long as the release/recall evaluation is not a rating of record, the disputed provision would be contrary to a government[-]wide regulation and, therefore, unenforceable.
The Arbitrator rejected the Union's argument that the Agency could take steps to make the release/recall evaluation a rating of record:
While this may be true, the terms of the [parties' agreement] do not require the Agency to make such changes. Further, it is beyond the scope of the Arbitrator's authority to direct the Agency to make the changes. While the parties could have negotiated to make the release/recall evaluation a rating of record if it covered a minimum of ninety days, they did not do so. Without such an agreement, the nature of the evaluation remains unchanged.
Id. Based on these conclusions, the Arbitrator denied the grievance.
III. Positions of the Parties
A. Union's Exception
The Union argues that the award conflicts with 5 C.F.R. § 430.206(c). The Union asserts that the Agency could comply with both the agreement and the regulation by subjecting release/recall appraisals to higher level review. According to the Union, the Agency "is already obligated to engage in the higher level review by agreeing to the provision at issue." Exception at 13.
B. Agency's Opposition
The Agency asserts that the award should be upheld because it is based on the Arbitrator's interpretation of the parties' agreement. The Agency maintains that "the parties did not negotiate provisions to change the release/recall evaluations to ratings of record and the Arbitrator had no independent authority" to order the Agency to do so. Opposition at 11.
IV. Analysis and Conclusions
We are unable to determine whether the award is deficient. We note two things.
First, there is no dispute that, under applicable regulations, performance awards may be based only on ratings of record and, further, that appraisals must be subject to higher level review to constitute ratings of record. However, it is not argued or apparent that the regulations require contract provisions specifically to include such review. Put differently, we have no basis on which to conclude that the disputed provision would be enforceable only if it expressly stated that release/recall evaluations were subject to higher level review. Instead, to determine whether the disputed provision conflicts with applicable regulations, the appropriate inquiry is whether the contract provision precludes such review. See U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Contract Audit Agency, Central Region and American Federation of Government Employees, Local 35


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Sometimes a band's best recorded work is never truly appreciated until long after its original release. This has long been the case for brothers Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks, whose god-like output is still being discovered, rediscovered, and praised many years after it first made vinyl.
Forty years ago this week, the brothers Mael offered up their fifth studio record Indiscreet to a seemingly indifferent public. Produced by Tony Visconti Indiscreet should have been a crowning moment for Sparks, as the record seamlessly developed themes from their previous hit LPs Kimono My House and Propaganda to create a beautiful sonic concoction. Alas, the music press were overly harsh in their reviews, being too busy finessing their hyperbole for the next big thing to appreciate the quality of riches on offer from Ron, Russell and Tony. The album punctured the UK's top 20 chart, while the two singles "Get in the Swing" and "Looks, Looks, Looks" haunted the lower regions of the top 30 for a few weeks. Disappointed, the Maels disbanded their latest incarnation of Sparks and decided to return to their hometown Los Angeles.
Sparks' superlative fifth album 'Indiscreet' produced by Tony Visconti.
However, the return to the nest was interrupted by a stopover in New York, where the brothers had picked-up on the buzz over punk rock. With a briefcase full of unrecorded rock songs—a few of which were staples of their live set—Ron and Russell decided to record their sixth album Big Beat in the city. Stripping down their lush, instantly recognizable sound to a more basic strum and bang of guitar and drums—a return of sorts to the sound of their early Todd Rundgren/James Thaddeus Lowe-produced albums Sparks and A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing. To augment the sound, the brothers considered signing-up David Bowie's "Spiders" guitarist Mick Ronson to join the band. A series of demos were then recorded with Ronson on guitar, but Mick had to pull out due to his other commitments—recording with former Mott the Hoople frontman Ian Hunter and playing as part of Bob Dylan's "Rolling Thunder Revue." The Maels therefore signed-up a group of talented session musicians as their backing band and set about recording a more raunchier, rockier more muscular Sparks.
Sparks hoped their slightly harder sound would give them another hit album in the US, and plans were hatched for a tour with the Patti Smith Band (which never came off) and they signed up for an appearance in the blockbuster movie Rollercoaster, where they performed two songs—the album's opening track (and first single) "Big Boy" and (its B-side) "Fill 'er Up." There were also plans for a recording of "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" with Marianne Faithfull, who dropped out at the last moment leaving Russell to sing it on his own.
After the Marx Brothers, the Sparks Brothers.
Big Beat is undoubtedly more appreciated today than on its first release. It may have been a transitional record of apparent off-cuts, B-sides and startling outstanding originals, but there was enough toe-tapping thrills to write home about. The opening track "Big Boy" is a delightful crowd pleaser, while "Fill 'er Up" and "White Women" poke a tongue at certain elements of the traditional white rocker's love of women and speed—with a pointed aside about the racism therein. The doozy is "Confusion" which was intended for a film the boys worked on with great French comic Jacques Tati. "I Bought the Mississippi" harks back to very early Sparks, while "I Like Girls" and "I Want to be Like Everybody Else" could have sat comfortably on Kimono My House or Propaganda.
I clearly recall the week Big Beat came out and when my brother brought it home how we spent many hours listening to this leftfield record, marveling at the manner in which Sparks had once again produced something wonderfully unexpected, original, challenging yet utterly engaging. I suppose my brother and I were the odd ones out, as everyone else in the UK seemed to be preoccupied by ABBA, Rod Stewart, Frampton Comes Alive! and the imminent arrival of punk. Similarly, the kind of clever, ironic social commentary the Maels dished up to the delight of Europe was not going to find an instant audience with an America enamored by Kiss, The Eagles and MOR. Sparks were not to have another hit until their teaming up with Giorgio Moroder for the album Number One in Heaven in 1979.
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May 28, 2005
Winner takes all
Doctor Who is now officially bigger than all of us. The new Doctor Who tie-in books - the three novels plus Monsters and Villains - have sold out of their first 100,000 copy print run and have been reprinted before they even hit the shops.
A few issues of Enlightenment ago I wrote that new readers would read these new books and never want to read another Doctor Who book again - I'm glad to admit I was wrong there. When I was a little boy I shunned television and read Doctor Who books in my treehouse. Now children can do the same. All we need now are novelisations of the TV stories by Paul Magrs.
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May 26, 2005
Adric Lives!!!
Actor Matthew Waterhouse, who played Adric in the original tv series, makes his Canadian convention debut this summer, as he is a guest of Toronto Trek, the annual sci-fi convention.
Toronto Trek will be held on July 15-17 at the Doubletree International
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pre-registration (deadline: May 31st), $65 at the door. Other guests include Barry "Victor" Morse of Space: 1999 fame, Katie "Starbuck" Sackhoff from the new Battlestar Galactica, Rene Auberjonois (Odo from Star Trek Deep Space Nine, or as I've always known him, Clayton Endicott III from Benson) and other guests from Buffy, Stargate and Earth Final Conflict.
Plus 7 author guests and over 200 hours of other events and activities.
More details and pre-registration info (paypal accepted) at www.tcon.ca
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May 24, 2005
The Gallifrey Chronicles
is now available, or will be very soon. I've ordered my copy, and I'd advise you to do the same.
This is it. Does the Doctor regain his memories? Will Fitz ever play the guitar again? Which old faces will make a return? What about Gallifrey? Read this book if you care at all about the Eighth Doctor books, which are ending after exactly eight years of magic, amazement, and memory loss.
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May 17, 2005
Shaun of the Who
Simon Pegg, star of the hit film Shaun of the Dead guest stars in The Long Game, tonight's episode of Doctor Who on CBC (8pm). If viewers in BC are not already aware, due to live coverage of the BC Provincial Election The Long Game will not be shown on CBC stations in BC tonight, but on Saturday May 21st at 5pm Pacific time.
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May 16, 2005
How Times Change…Or Not
The latest controversy, if it can be called that, is that the upcoming DVD releases will be given a "12" Certificate in Britain, that is it's not to be shown to children under 12. According to Outpost Gallifrey the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) did this based on the episodes The Unquiet Dead and Dalek—the latter being particularly slated for its scenes where the Doctor taunts the Dalek. This apparently sets a bad example where "violence and cruelty [is] a way of dealing with problems".
As producer Russell T Davies points out, it does seem a bit unfair since the stories on here don't have the swearing and violence that many things that get this classification. Even the Times have an editorial criticizing the BBFC for this ruling.
But…weren't we here almost a decade ago? Back when the last Doctor Who revival was happening (you remember it, the one that lasted a month or so in 1996 and yet took up the next nine years of books), the BBFC offered the video of the TV movie a 12 certificate only if it actually cut—like the televised version in Britain—scenes of violence during the shoot-out when Chang-Lee's friends are killed and during the operating room scene when the Seventh Doctor dies. It was a month or two after the Dunblane massacre and people were very spooked about gun violence. The threat was that if cuts were not made it would receive a 14 certificate, which would have wreaked havoc with the BBC's plans to air the TV Movie on the May Bank Holiday in a pre-watershed timeslot by releasing a version on video with stronger violence content than the version televised. So the videos—which were going to be released a month or so before (indeed it was meant to be a way for BBC Worldwide to make some money back on their investment in the TV movie)—had to be reduplicated which meant they were now only available days before the TV movie aired. (The local East London supermarket I used to go to when I lived there for two years had two lonely unbought copies the entire time I was there).
So here we are again. Compared to what happened in 1996, I think this is hardly a tragedy or a scandal at all. I frankly think those DVDs should wear those 12 certificates like a badge of honour.
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May 10, 2005
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
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May 07, 2005
Web of Lies (new series spoilers!)
Aside from giving us a wonderful new series, the BBC are really going for value-added content in a big way. Just look at the official site to get an idea of what I mean.
In the run up to the new series, much bitching abounded regarding the content the BBC's own Doctor Who page. Let's face it, Who Spy was about as thrilling as pictures of cameras and cups of tea. Probably because it was pictures of cameras and cups of tea. Since the first UK broadcast the site has had a weekly front-page redesign, lots of behind-the-scenes material added, tantalising glimpses of running themes, even a Dalek game!
Best of all are the spoof sites (some of which also contain spoilers!) From the start, Clive's website has really existed and is updated nearly every week. Geocomtex from Dalek have their own site, as does UNIT. Most intriguing of all, and frustratingly devoid of content right now, is this site. Has this been registered by the BBC, or an enthusiastic fan? Time will tell…
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May 05, 2005
Hail to the Dalek!
In honour of the might, history and lore of the Dalek Empire I've surrendered the Blog Banner to them. Welcome back!
I was a bit worried about how the New Series would handle the return of the Daleks and (re-)introduce The Evil Pepper Pots to a world where Battlestar Galacticas and Episode III's run wild. You can quote Jubilee, argue Genesis, and slag Rememberance all you want, in the end DALEK stands on it's own two feet (if it had any), and fulfills the apprehensive "introduction mandate". From here the series can go any way it wants with the Daleks, and I look forward to being along for the ride. Nice work Rob, RTD, BBC et al.
Long Live The Daleks!
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Birthplace of Myth Makers co-editor Richard Salter and now site of the very first new series oriented exhibition.
Coincidence? We think so. Nonetheless, there's something cool for fans to do next time they want to visit Brighton pier besides reenacting the opening of The Leisure Hive, episode one.
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May 02, 2005
The Kids are alright
Recently I had an opportunity to watch the new series of Battlestar Galactica, which I had heard many good things about. Just the mini-series mind you, I haven't seen any of the regular series.
Despte all of the plaudits it has received, I can't say I was overly impressed. It was all right, but it didn't blow me away the way it has with a number of my peers. I found it to be cold, bleak, relatively emotionless and somewhat depressing - which is perhaps understandable given the subject matter, but not really what I look for in a television program.
Worst of all, I think its a shame that the series hasn't just been updated (that I agree with), it has also been up-graded in terms of the appropriate age group. Its no longer a series for kids, in my view (which makes me really puzzled as to why they brought back the awful character of Boxey, the one element of the 70's original that didn't even deserve to exist as an idea). I saw the original Battlestar Galactica for my 6th birthday party in 1978 and loved it. If I had a 6 year old son, I wouldn't let them watch the new Galactica, at least until they got a few years older and more mature to handle the more mature subject matter.
What's the connection to Doctor Who? Simply that I'm glad that Doctor Who didn't go down the same route with its comeback. It came back updated, but the age group has remained the same. Its suitable for viewers of all ages, which is how the series always was, and how I think it always should be. The spectacular success of the new series in the UK and to a lesser extent in Canada, suggests they made the right move.
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Despite that lack of success, he never lost confidence in himself. Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean passed along comments from Britt as the year was winding down, with the wideout saying he believed he would be a top receiver somewhere in 2014:
I am going to be a No. 1 receiver somewhere else if I am not here next year, and that is guaranteed. I am definitely going to be a receiver that makes plays on Sundays and makes something happen for a team.
Teresa Walker of The Associated Press also noted that Britt continued to support the team even though he was scratched in the latter stages of the season:
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Give Kenny Britt some credit. No sulking being scratched again by #Titans. He's cheering his teammates on sideline.
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Confidence in himself and showing a team-first attitude on the sidelines are both positive signs, but they don't guarantee a bounce-back year in 2014. It all comes down to playing consistently so he can be relied on week in and week out.
-03-31-2014 #17
Re: Rams sign Kenny Britt
Solid signing with little to no risk involved whatsoever. I can see us cutting Britt before the season if he is a gigantic flop in training camp and just eating the $550K guaranteed. On the other hand, if he is able to re-capture even three-quarters of his 2010 form then he is well worth that price.
I agree with those above saying that this probably puts us out of the running for a WR at least early on in the draft. Or maybe Pettis is the odd man out? Lots of smoke to clear and dust to settle before we get a firm grip on what exactly we have. Right now I would guess we draft a developmental receiver with high upside in the later rounds of the draft. One that we might be able to stash on the PS if all else fails.
-03-31-2014 #18
Ah, this year's token titan.
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-04-01-2014 #20
Re: Rams sign Kenny Britt
Not a fan of the signing. From what I am reading he doesn't add enough value, nor competition to our current crop of WRs. Would have rather taken Watkins, or Evans. Superior talents without the known headaches. Not saying they won't be, but Britt has had documented issues.
Another example of a coach bringing in players from his old team that won't do much. Finnegan was a bust, Cook didn't do much, now Britt who I think is going to bomb. Enough with the freaking titans players! I hope I'm wrong and he goes gang busters, but not going to bet on it.
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How is his blocking?
Not sure how I feel about this yet.
I think that there is still a possibility for Watkins/Evans if they think the guy can be a true #1.
-04-01-2014 #23
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Re: Rams sign Kenny BrittConfidence in himself and showing a team-first attitude on the sidelines are both positive signs, but they don't guarantee a bounce-back year in 2014. It all comes down to playing consistently so he can be relied on week in and week out.
-04-01-2014 #25
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Low risk high reward potential...I like it...
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-04-01-2014 #27
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(feet up, kickin' back) enjoy the show.
This means Givens or Quick is gone...Unless they decide to keep Austin on roster as Running Back....
Add Brandon Coleman and make this the perfect off-season....(obv.would take Watkins too)
-04-01-2014 #28
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Basically a 110K/month rental of the guy to see if he can A. learn the playbook, B. mesh with Sam, C. stay out of trouble, and D. be better than what we have? No question that it's an excellent signing.
If he makes the 1st week roster, he's guaranteed the 1.4M because he's vested, but if he makes it to the first wek roster, my bet is that he's either starting or he's going to get his share of the plays. As mentioned above, he is not nearly as damaged psychologically as the Titans seemed to make it out(confidence, cheering his team). And the Rams doctors are apparently fine with his knee. And Fisher drafted him and wanted him back, so that has to say something too.
Love the signing, hope that he stay out of trouble... maybe the Rams can just hire a bodyguard for him, from himself.I believe!
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I understand the little-risk side of this deal. What I DON'T understand is the Rams' inability and/or reluctance to acquire a consensus game changer, instead thinking they can groom lower round guys and now in this case getting a guy with injury and character questionmarks. Several years ago, it made sense to not get a 1st round receiver because of the myriad needs the team had everywhere. But now, there's simply no excuse to not take a Sammy Watkins or a Mike Evans high in the draft to give the guy you drafted as a franchise QB an unquestioned weapon. They may STILL do so, but with this signing, it appears less likely.
I feel it is unrealistic to think the Britt of two years ago skill-wise is the same guy as what we're getting now. I'd rather spend a high draft pick on a guy most people in the know feel can be an 8-10 year guy. And with the string of failed Ex-Titans we've brought in here, forgive me if I don't wholeheartedly endorse this move.
-04-01-2014 #30
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The kid finally learned that his value was not what he thought it was. No team offered him more than a bargain bin deal, so he took the Rams bargain bin deal. At least that bargain bin deal came from a guy who had some faith in him at one point in time.
He'll come in and compete for a spot. Maybe he makes it out of training camp. Maybe he doesn't. With a deal this cheap, it doesn't really matter either way.
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