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SAN ANTONIO – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Baseball team got early scoring from the offense, but it would not be enough as the UTSA Roadrunners earned a 12-5 final at Roadrunner Field.
The Islanders (19-13) saw their five-game winning streak snapped as they took to the road. UTSA (19-13) would match the early runs before eventually pulling away late for the win.
Tyler Schnuriger (0-3) was tagged with the loss after coming on in relief. Adam Hoelscher started the game, but saw limited action as head coach Scott Malone wanted to get work for a lot of guys, and threw nine different pitchers in the game.
Brad Porras led the offense with a 4-for-4 game and two RBI, while Brad Lamberti and Brandon Tierney each added two hits on the night. Cody Stephens, Zach Taylor, Jonathan Gonzales, Kyle Danford and Jordan Lee added one hit apiece. Lamberti and Danford also added one RBI each in the game.
The Islanders started the scoring in the top of the second, scoring three runs on four hits to take the lead. Porras started the action with a single up the middle, and advanced to second on a single through the left side by Tierney. Lamberti followed with an RBI single up the middle to score Porras, Tierney moved to third and Lamberti advanced to second on the throw. Danford plated another run with a single to right that scored Tierney for a 2-0 lead. The final run of the inning came when Kyle Danford got caught in a rundown that allowed Lamberti to advance home from third for the 3-0 advantage.
UTSA answered with three runs in the bottom of the inning to make it a 3-3 contest.
The Islanders added a run in the top of the third as Eric Weiss walked, moved to third on a Gonzales single and scored when Porras doubled to left center to make it 4-3.
Once again the Roadrunners matched the Islanders, getting a run on two hits in the bottom of the third to make it a 4-4 contest.
Texas A&M – Corpus Christi added its final run in the top of the fifth, getting a run when Taylor singled to the pitcher, moved to second on a groundout, advanced to third on a fly out and scored when Porras came through with an RBI single up the middle to make it 5-4.
UTSA took its first lead of the contest in the bottom half of that inning, scoring three runs for a 7-5 lead after five innings. They added two in the sixth and three in the seventh for the 12-5 final.
In addition to Hoelscher and Schnuriger pitching, Tim Keller, Dalton D'Spain, Kaleb Keith, Tim Beard, Thomas Casey, Franco Pace and AJ Longoria also saw action on the mound.
Next up for the Islanders will be a Friday night contest against Northwestern State, with the Islanders restarting Southland Conference play with a three-game series against the Demons on April 12-14 at home. First pitch for the Friday game is set for 6 p.m. at Chapman Field.
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Citing Latino Review, MSN reported Friday the long-in-development "Justice League" movie -- the DC Comics equivalent to "The Avengers" -- will feature Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and the Flash. Additional characters that could make cameos in the film include Aquaman, Martian Manhunter and Hawkman.
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Part of the rationale for this roster is likely that Superman, Batman and Green Lantern have all been introduced in previous films, although it is unlikely that the Batman in "Justice League" will be the same one from Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" trilogy.
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On this week's episode "Damage Control" of Parenthood, Haddie invites her friend Alex over for dinner. When he arrives at Adam and Kristina's, he is immediately faced with Max's honesty.
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The U.S. airman who is alleged to have struck a teenage boy in the face after breaking into his home while intoxicated earlier this month apologized to the victim for the trauma he caused, according to an official in the Okinawa village where the incident took place.
The unnamed man, assigned to the Kadena Air Base on Okinawa, met with the 13-year-old's parents, officials of Yomitan village for an hour and a half on Saturday night at the village office, a Yomitan official said. The victim listened to the conversation from a separate room on a monitor and never came into direct contact with the American airman. The Okinawa prefectural police on Tuesday said that the U.S. airman has yet to be arrested or charged with any crime, but has been questioned by the authorities.
According to the Yomitan official's account of the conversation, the U.S. airman, through a translator, said that what he did was inexcusable and is prepared to accept the consequences for it. The victim's parents replied they'd like for him to stand trial in a Japanese court. He said he is ready to do so. The Kadena Air Base said the meeting was set up after the airman's squadron commander contacted the boy's father saying the airman would like to apologize. The commander as well as the first sergeant of his squadron attended the meeting.
After drinking at a local bar on Nov. 2, the U.S. airman is alleged to have trespassed into a private home located on the third floor of the same building, where he broke a TV and hit the 13-year-old boy. The Okinawa police said he is believed to have then jumped off the balcony, but notes there were no witnesses. People who were inside the bar only saw the man on the ground after hearing a loud thud outside. The police said he broke several rib bones and was not immediately questioned due to his extensive injuries.
The alleged break-in occurred less than a month after rape allegations involving U.S. servicemen. Two U.S. sailors were formally charged last week with raping and injuring a local Okinawan woman.
The U.S. armed forces in Japan imposed a rare mandatory curfew on all military personnel in Japan in response to the rape incident in an attempt to defuse tensions. The second incident took place during the evening hours when the airman was required to be on base, which further fanned local anger over the presence of U.S. troops in Japan. When the village head raised the curfew breaking issue on Saturday, the U.S. military officials said they would deal with the issue.


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DENVER -- David Lee, after addressing the media, went to sit next to Stephen Curry before practice Sunday. Like a man 40 years his senior, Lee eased ever so slowly onto the wooden bench. And while Lee relayed details of his season-ending hip injury to Curry, the strong and positive countenance he exhibited for the cameras morphed into astonishment.
"I'm pretty good at putting up a front like everything is good," the Warriors' All-Star power forward said before Golden State's practice. "Last night was almost a feeling of disbelief. ... Injuries happen. That's a given. But the timing of it, and I've waited so long, I had my best season as a pro. That's the toughest part."
Sunday morning, MRI results revealed exactly what Lee feared when he felt a pop in his right hip in the fourth quarter of Game 1 Saturday. He sustained a complete tear of his right hip flexor, ending his first trip to the playoffs in eight NBA seasons.
The Warriors -- down 1-0 to a superior Denver squad -- are now forced to climb these rocky mountains without one of their best players. Compounding Golden State's woes is Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, known as the "Manimal," said he will play in Game 2 on Tuesday after missing Saturday's game with a sprained ankle.
"It's always tough to handle and deal with the emotions of it, but we still have a task at hand," Curry said. "But hopefully guys are able to step up and provide what D-Lee provided for us as a group. ...
"It might inspire guys to understand they have an opportunity to step their game up and mean as much to this team as D-Lee does. We have a lot of guys capable of doing that."
Coach Mark Jackson wouldn't tip his hand as to how he would reallocate Lee's 30-plus minutes per game. But the likelihood is Carl Landry, Lee's backup, will start. When Landry is not in the game, the Warriors probably will go with one of their rookie small forwards, Harrison Barnes or Draymond Green, at power forward. Veteran Richard Jefferson is also an option. That still might not be enough.
The Warriors, in some ways, might match up better against Denver without Lee. More minutes from Barnes and Green at Lee's position makes Golden State more athletic and better defensively.
Still, Lee averaged 18.5 points, 11.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists. More than that, he made opposing defenses guard him. His multiple skills were a central part of the Warriors' offensive versatility.
"We can't replace him," Jackson said. "And that's the thing we have to know right away. He's an All-Star power forward who's had an incredible year. But we have guys on our bench that can do some things to cover up his absence. But we cannot replace David Lee."
The injury happened with 11:34 left in the fourth quarter. Lee drove in for a layup and was fouled in the air by Denver center JaVale McGee. Off balance, Lee landed on his right leg. His foot jammed into the hardwood as all his momentum continued forward. He eventually got up and shot his free throws. He tried to run back down on defense and immediately realized he couldn't. Lee left the game and didn't return.
"I knew we were going to get the results we did," Lee said. "I went to run back on defense and had absolutely no sensation in my leg. It wasn't even painful as much as it was just dead. I knew that wasn't anything I've felt before. I've pulled muscles or strained muscles before, so I knew this was something different."
Lee said he's been bothered by back issues the last couple weeks, using a heating pad when he's on the bench and ice after games. He said he doesn't know if he injured his hip because he was compensating for his back but doesn't regret playing through the problematic back.
A timetable for Lee's return is undetermined. He said he would seek more opinions about his recovery process. Lee also said he's been told his injury doesn't usually require surgery and that he expects to be ready for training camp in October.
"From what I've been told, it's a couple-months process," Lee said. "It doesn't have too much of an effect on next season. I'll do everything possible and do everything they ask me to do."
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Well located accommodation with 30m², divided in bedroom, bathroom & kitchen.
Equiped with double bed, sofa bed, wireless internet, TV, air conditioner & ceiling fan
Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave & stove
Located in the 7th floor of a safe building with 24h doorman, 50 meters distance to the Copacabana beach.
For your safety and convenience, we offer a transfer by executive car, with a bilingual driver. If interested, please request more information by sending a message.
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Extra cleaning: If the client wants an extra cleaning during his stay in the property, we just need to schedule according to availability of dates and times. For any extra cleaning will be done the exchange of bed and bath linen. Price: R$ 60 (BRL)
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Check-in time & Flight number (for plane arrivals)
Checkout time
Names of occupants
Reservation / rental cancelation and changing of booking dates/times
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Beside the amount of the rental fee, there is a separate charge for security deposit on each property.
Office times:
Monday/Friday – 8am to 7pm
Saturday/Sunday/Holidays – 9am to 4pm
Out of our office times we have a employee and a 24h emergency number.
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Out of our office times, the customer must inform the Agency about the exact arrival time at the apartment, since our employee will meet the customer at the apartment.
Before check-in / after check-out, customers are permitted to leave luggage during regular office hours.
Check-in time is at 14h (2pm)
Check-out time is at 11h (11am)
If the customers would like to schedule a different time and the apartment is still available (Important: Please check availability and confirm before the reservation), the following fees are will be charged:
Before 6h => previous day room rate + R$ 50,00 service tax;
6h01 to 13h59 => earlier check in = 50% of room rate;
After 22h00 onwards => R$ 50,00 service tax late (late check-in);
Before 6h => R$ 50,00 service tax (early check out);
11h00 to 22h00 => 50% room rate price;
22h01 => 50% room rate price + R$ 50,00 service tax (late check- out) ;
If the customer doesn't leave the apartment until 30 minutes after the pre-established contract time, there will be a charge of R$ 50,00 (fifty reais), if the customer leaves before 11h00. After 11h00 there will be a charge of a room rate price.
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During the check-in and the check-out a company represent will come to the apartment in order to check it for any damages and return the security deposit to the customer. This process may take 15-30 minutes depending on the size of the apartment.
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The rental purpose is exclusively for residential use. It is forbidden to rent the apartment to third persons. Any kind of commercial use is forbidden without previous written authorization by the agency.
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It is forbidden to exceed the indicated number of person. Children under 1 year of age are not calculated. Please check the allowed number of persons before renting the apartment.
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The client is fully responsible for the property and all items in the property and building. The client and all apartment occupants and visitors must comply with the building regulations. Fines imposed by the building administration for infringing regulations must be paid immediately by the client and can cause premature termination of the rental contract without any refund. The agency is not responsible for death, loss, theft and damage of personal property.
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Any damage to the apartment inventory or cleaning defects must be reported immediately to the agency. If this does not happen within the first 12 hours after the check-in the agency has the right to charges the customer the damage amount.
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It is important to know, that Brazil is a tropical country. In reason of that insects such as ants are unavoidable in some cases. The agency has no responsibility for any complaints in reason of insects.
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It was an ok host. We had to get the key in an office and not at the apartment, it must be borne in mind. Apartment location is very good. The apartment itself is nice and clean and a great alternative to a hole cross else.
Det var en ok vært. Vi skulle hente nøglen på et kontor og ikke ved selve lejligheden, det skal man være opmærksom på. Lejlighedens placering er rigtig god. Selve lejligheden er pæn og ren og et rigtig godt alternativ til et holetværelse.
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Had a fantastic time in Rio. The flat was good. Con: no extra towels, and that's for one week rather long. From Heidelberg agency we had to walk with suitcases of 20 kilos each. This piece is just too long, mainly due to the heavy suitcases. So bring extra towels or leave them equally between washing. Advantage: Good location. Net. Clean. All present. Good english speaking staff. Feel safe. Nice view of the lovely morning sun on the balcony. Definitely recommend!
Een fantastische tijd gehad in Rio. Het appartament was goed.
Minpunt: geen extra handdoeken, en dat is voor 1 week nogal lang. Vanaf Heidelberg agency moesten we lopen met koffers van 20 kilo per stuk. Dit stuk is net te lang, komt vooral door de zware koffers. Neem dus extra handdoeken mee of laat ze tussendoor even wassen.
Pluspunt: Goede ligging. Net. Schoon. Alles aanwezig. Goed engels sprekende medewerkers. Veilig gevoel. Mooi uitzicht met in de ochtend heerlijk zon op het balkon.
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The appartement was nice and clean and we had no problems except once with the door lock. But after we called it was fixed within 2 hours, which is fast in rio :)
The location was great, 1block from the beach and 2 blocks from the subway station.
The agency was serious and uncomplicated.
I can definitly recommed this appartement for 2 or 3 people since the small beds in the second bedroom just limited comfortable are.
Very sparsely furnished "1" room apartment. However, it is all there, what you need. Should the 3rd if you use this room for third Person to be a child, because of the folding chair is not very stable. The points that were important to us: 1 a fairly new air conditioner that is very quiet 2 a mattress, you do not get out of the back pain and the always meet in the middle because it is located by 3 the apartment was very clean 4 the brilliant view from the 10th Stick on the beach of Copacabana and Lerme. The one who is right by the window, is growing with this view.
Sehr spartanisch eingerichtetes "1" Zimmer Appartement. Es ist jedoch alles da, was man braucht. Wenn man dieses Zimmer zu dritt nutzt sollte die 3. Person ein Kind sein, denn der Klappsessel ist nicht sehr stabil. Die Punkte, die für uns wichtig waren:
1. eine ziemlich neue Klimaanlage, die sehr leise ist
2. eine Matraze, von der man keine Rückenschmerzen bekommt und auf der man sich immer in der Mitte trifft, weil sie durchgelegen ist
3. das Appartement war sehr sauber
4. der geniale Blick aus dem 10. Stock auf den Strand der Copacabana und Lerme. Derjenige, der rechts am Fenster liegt, wird mit diesem Blick wach.
All right, a simple, well-located apartment equipped with everything you need. Only 50m to the beach, great location! The bus from / to the International Airport stops nearby.
Alles in Ordnung, ein einfaches, gut gelegenes Appartment, ausgerüstet mit allem was man benötigt. Nur ca. 50m zum Strand, super Lage! Auch der Bus vom/zum internationalen Flughafen hält in unmittelbarer Nähe.
very good attention, excellent location
muy buena atencion, excelente ubicacion
the apartment was in a deplorable state. fraccassés doors and furniture. heidelberg agency whose lingerie was present in the scene could not ignore this. agency insisted that we sign the lease and give the deposit without seen lieux.finalement they agreed to give us a room suitable replacement Everything is a waste of time and considerable energy.
l'appartement était dans un état déplorable .portes et meubles fraccassés .l'agence heidelberg dont la lingerie était présente dans les lieux ne pouvait ignorer cet état .l'agence insistait pour que l'on signe le bail et donne la caution sans avoir vu les lieux.finalement ils ont accepté de nous donner un local de remplacement convenable Le tout représente une perte de temps et d'énergie considérable.
The images correspond to the apartment fully. The location of the apartment is great, about 500 meters to the beach. Bus to reach. The apartment was generally clean, meticulous guest would complain maybe the corners. 50 Real the deposit was deducted as light cream and cosmetics traces were seen on 2 towels. These were designated as "Damaged", stains of this kind are easily removed with a cleaning. In general, the apartment is recommended that you are anyway more in the city or on the beach road. We had very nice days in Rio!
Die Bilder entsprechen der Wohnung voll und ganz. Die Lage der Wohnung ist spitze, ca 500 m zum Strand. Bus gut zu erreichen. Die Wohnung war im allgemeinen sauber, penible Gäste würden die Ecken vielleicht bemängeln.
50 Real wurden der Kaution abgezogen da leichte Creme und Kosmetik spuren auf 2 Handtüchern zu sehen waren. Diese wurden als "Beschädigt" bezeichnet, flecken dieser Art sind leicht mit einer Reinigung zu entfernen. Im allgemeinen ist die Wohnung zu empfehlen, man ist ja eh mehr in der Stadt oder am Strand unterwegs. Wir hatten sehr schöne Tage in Rio!
It's an OK apartment for 2 people.
the bed-sofa was a nightmare. It only got one window and it is over a parking-lot. You will go nuts, if you stay inside during daytime. no WiFi, but if you stand by the door you can pick up a neighbors. To sleep in OK, area OK and Hiedelberg where professionals.
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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
- Travel on the MS Expedition, the best of the polar cruise ships
- Zodiac and shore excursions around Spitsbergen
- Wildlife viewing including Polar Bears and Whales around Svalbard
- Expert team of expedition polar leaders onboard
This exciting 8-day cruise to the Arctic waters of the Svalbard archipelago is a once in a life time opportunity to see polar bears and other arctic wildlife in their natural habitat while cruising along some of the most remote coastlines in the world. Our home for this incredible holiday is the very comfortable MS Expedition, a recently refitted and refurbished vessel, uniquely equipped to meet the demands of cruising in polar regions. We board the boat in the world's most northerly town of Longyearbyen on the island of Spitsbergen. From here we explore up and down the west coast of the island investigating the its many fjords and bays. From close-up encounters with icebergs and glaciers to the region's plentiful wildlife, this is a voyage of nonstop highlights. Always on the lookout for wildlife we will explore Svalbard not only by ship but also up close from small Zodiac boats and on foot. Roaming polar bears, lounging seals, grazing reindeer and colonies of birds all co-exist in this harsh land which is only accessible for just a couple months of the year. Each day of our cruise there are presentations and informative talks from the expert expedition staff on the wildlife, history and environment of the area and these are followed up with excursions in the Zodiacs guided by the expedition staff. There are also opportunities for exploration on foot in the company of polar experts. Outfitted as a cruise ship, the MS Expedition provides an excellent base for polar exploration. With dining areas, presentation rooms, good sized cabins, and viewing decks, we will have plenty of space and entertainment whilst onboard. After our 8 day cruise through the Arctic waters of Svalbard, we dock at Longyearbyen and disembark with some very special memories.
Explore International. This is one of our Explore International holidays. Participants on these trips can book through KE or through one of our international partners. This helps us to gather together sufficient numbers of like-minded adventurers to get your holiday up and running quickly. Led by an English-speaking guide, the cosmopolitan nature of these groups can be an important part of the experience!
Free PHD Yukon Down Jacket worth nearly £300 with every booking! Everyone booking a cruise will receive a FREE PHD Yukon Down Jacket worth nearly £300. Made with probably the warmest down in the world (grade 900), this quality jacket was designed to keep competitors warm at -35C during the Yukon Arctic Ultra sled dog race. Naturally, it's also perfect for spotting wildlife from the deck of your cruise ship. Jackets will be sent out on receipt of full payment.
Is this holiday for you?
This is principally a touring, sightseeing and wildlife viewing holiday, with minimal exertion required. If you choose to go ashore, you will need to make the transfers from the ship to a Zodiac and onto land. Short walks on the island of Spitsbergen are optional and weather dependent. You should also consider that some of the classes of accommodation involve the use of bunk-beds. Whilst on deck or during excursions, you need to be prepared for cold temperatures. The itinerary remains flexible, according to the variability of the weather and sea conditions and the locations of wildlife, particularly of polar bears. On certain departures you can book kayaking, experience is essential for these kayaking excursions. All equipment is provided. Early booking is essential. Cabin upgrades are also available.
Please see our online Polar Guide for the differences between our departures, ships and more Polar information.
Brief ItineraryView in full
- Arrive Longyearbyen, and embark the MS Expedition Ship. Airport transfers are provided.
- Wildlife viewing and exploring around Spitsbergen.
- Wildlife viewing and exploring around Spitsbergen.
- Wildlife viewing and exploring around Spitsbergen.
- Wildlife viewing and exploring around Spitsbergen.
- Wildlife viewing and exploring around Spitsbergen.
- Wildlife viewing and exploring around Spitsbergen.
- Disembark at Longyearbyen. Longyearbyen Airport transfers are provided.
Tour dates and prices
Tour dates and prices
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|Wed 21 Jun - Wed 28 Jun
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|Sat 08 Jul - Sat 15 Jul
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Flights SHOULD NOT be booked until you have received your booking confirmation and the departure is showing 'Guaranteed to Run' or 'Limited'.
Final Balance
Full payment for all Polar Cruises is 14 weeks prior to departure. Early booking is recommended as flights fill early and cabin choice can be more limited nearer to departure.
Free PHD Yukon Down Jacket worth nearly £300 with every booking!
Everyone booking a cruise will receive a FREE PHD Yukon Down Jacket worth nearly £300. Made with probably the warmest down in the world (grade 900), this quality jacket was designed to keep competitors warm at -35C during the Yukon Arctic Ultra sled dog race. Naturally, it's also perfect for spotting wildlife from the deck of your cruise ship. Jackets will be sent out on receipt of full payment.
Medical Form
Please note that for all our Polar Cruises you are required to complete a confidential medical form. This will be sent to you with your booking confirmation.
Upgrade Price per person and cabins
Our base price for this holiday includes accommodation in a quad cabin with porthole. It is possible to upgrade to cabins with triple or twin berth twin with porthole, or twin with window or superior/suite. If you are travelling on your own you will be paired up with another single client of the same sex. Please contact the office for further details on upgrade prices. All cabins and have private en-suite bathrooms.
Cabin Upgrades
All prices are per person. If you are paying in US$ or € the exact price will be calculated at the current exchange rate when booking. Please contact the KE team for an exact price and availability.
CAT 1A (quad cabin) - This is our base price as listed above, if you would like to upgrade the cost below is in addition to this.
CAT 1 (triple cabin) - from £300
CAT 2 (twin with porthole) - from £850
CAT 3 (twin with window) - from £1500
CAT 4 (twin with picture window) - from £2150
CAT 5 (queen bed with picture window) - from £2800
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Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
The Route
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Holiday Itinerary
Arrive Longyearbyen, and embark the MS Expedition Ship. Airport transfers are provided.
This is the land of the midnight sun with 24 hour daylight from mid-April to mid-August. Longyearbyen is the world's most northerly town, and is the largest settlement on Svalbard. Originally a whaling station, coal mining was the main occupation of the inhabitants of Longyearbyen from 1906 until the early 1990's. Today tourism and Arctic wildlife conservation are the principal industries and there is a very friendly and international feel to the town. It has a bank, post office, hospital, public library, cafes/restaurants, tourist information, a swimming pool, climbing wall, leisure centre, three pubs, three hotels, one cinema (open on Sundays) and one night club. The transfer to the MS Expedition is in the afternoon. Once aboard we have time to settle in to our cabin before we gather together in the lounge for an initial briefing from the Expedition leader and are introduced to members of the expedition staff.
Accommodation MS Expedition
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Wildlife viewing and exploring around Spitsbergen.
Each day will be planned to take advantage of local ice and weather conditions. Distances are relatively short in the Archipelago and as there are no ocean crossings, the seas are normally calm. Svalbard is one of the few places on the planet that offers such a wealth and diversity of natural and cultural history sites. During these six days we will visit ice covered seas, fjords with breathtaking mountain scenery and glaciers flowing into the sea around us. We can also attend lectures hosted throughout the day on anything from local wildlife to the history and exploration of the Arctic.
Accommodation MS Expedition
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Wildlife viewing and exploring around Spitsbergen.
We will spend time steaming through the ice in search of polar bears hunting seals. Ivory gulls will be a highlight for the birders, while we keep a constant lookout for walrus hauled out on ice floes or on sandy beaches. Ice permitting, we will visit spectacular cliffs filled with thousands of murres (guillemots), as well as kittiwakes and glaucous gulls. A little auk colony will also be on our agenda. Our shore stops will be highlighted with flowers nearing, or at the peak of, their bloom. At one or more of our stops, we hope to see Svalbard's unique subspecies of reindeer. They are much smaller than their southern relatives, but still carry impressive antlers. We also have the possibility of Arctic foxes.
This is also a land of history: from whaling to reaching for the pole, to trapping, coal mining and war and we will visit some of these historic sites.
Accommodation MS Expedition
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Wildlife viewing and exploring around Spitsbergen.
We may cruise in Zodiacs along the edge of the ice viewing seals or walrus and entering small fjords with glaciers spilling down to the sea or in close beneath spectacular seabird cliffs. We will have opportunities to walk on shore and to observe and photograph the Arctic flora and fauna. As we are in the land of the polar bear, the expedition staff will carry rifles and flare guns on shore for our protection.
Accommodation MS Expedition
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Wildlife viewing and exploring around Spitsbergen.
During the cruise the crew will receive regular reports on the locations of various birds and mammals particularly polar bears and we may change or even interrupt the day's planned activity to steam away or a sighting. By not having a set itinerary, we take on an expedition spirit and are free to take advantage of the best that Svalbard has to offer.
Accommodation MS Expedition
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Wildlife viewing and exploring around Spitsbergen.
Early-season voyages often provide the greatest opportunity to see large ice floes in the Arctic pack ice, which usually means excellent wildlife viewing. Later in the season, the group can cover more territory, which may allow the chance to explore the entire archipelago. This can lead into the less explored regions of Nordaustlandet and Kvitoya, or the continental edges where large whales are attracted by nutrient rich upwellings.
Accommodation MS Expedition
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Wildlife viewing and exploring around Spitsbergen.
Another full day exploring and finding the wildlife as we make our return journey to Longyearbyen. The evening of our last full day of adventure the expedition ship is anchored off Longyearbyen.
Accommodation MS Expedition
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Disembark at Longyearbyen. Longyearbyen Airport transfers are provided.
We disembark the M/S Expedition in the morning and transfer back to the group hotel. You should ensure that you have your passport and flight tickets with you as your luggage will be taken directly to the airport. KE Land Only package services end with a transfer to the airport.
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Holiday Information
Holiday Information
What's included
- Expert Expedition staff
- Single timed airport transfers on arrival and departure days
- All meals whilst on the MS Expedition
- All Zodiac cruises on Svalbard with expert leaders
- Waterproof boots supplied (different sizes available)
- Lecture and guidance programs during the expedition
- Arctic destination guide book
- Expedition parka jacket
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips for staff
- Longyearbyen airport transfers (except for single timed transfer)
- Cost of optional excursions (kayaking)
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc
Onboard the ship a diverse range of international dishes is available. Meals are prepared and catered by professional chefs and all meals are included in the trip price. Dining is casual, tables are unassigned and the dining room is capable of seating the entire passenger compliment at one time. There is always a selection of different meals available with plenty of options for vegetarians. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice (please advise us at time of booking). Coffee, tea and water are all provided free of charge. All other beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic are not included and can be purchased in the dining room, pub or the lounge.
Meal plan
Joining Arrangements & Transfers
Complimentary airport transfers to the group hotel are provided if you are arriving on Day 1 or have booked pre-night accommodation as part of your package through KE Adventure Travel. We recommend that you book an extra night in Longyearbyen prior to departure in case of flight delays. The very latest that you should arrive in Longyearbyen Airport is at 2pm on day 1 of the land only itinerary.
Otherwise the airport shuttle bus, which meets all flights, will drop off at all hotels. The fare is approximately 50 NOK and tickets can be purchased on board.
You need to bring your luggage to the 'group hotel' luggage store between 9am and 12 midday on the day you set sail. This is available for all passengers already in Longyearbyen. A representative of the MS Expedition will be available to check in your bag which will be transferred to the ship.
It is important that you keep your passport with you and you should dress for changeable weather. You will be reunited with your luggage when you reach your cabin. The passenger transfer from the group hotel to the ship will depart at 4pm.
At the end of the trip (the last day of the land only itinerary) Longyearbyen Airport transfers are provided for everyone scheduled to depart on that day.
Clients MUST provide the KE office with full details of their flights. Hotel contact details and an emergency number will be provided with your booking confirmation.
View the gallery below for images of the style of accommodation used
A Typical Day
After breakfast in the dining room with a view out over the sea to the ice flows and mountains of the Svalbard archipelago, those who have opted to go out in the Zodiacs will make their way down to the 'mud room' to put on waterproofs and boots prior to boarding the boats. Out on the sea we may have a morning of whale and seal watching or tour the coast to view the gathered wildlife who are often as curious about us as we are to see them. On some days we will make landfall and it will usually be necessary to disembark into a few inches of water on the shore. Here we can explore inland and visit key sites of historical or natural interest. After our morning's exploration we return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon there will sometimes be an opportunity for another Zodiac tour or we can go out to the viewing decks to watch Arctic life from the ship. Dinner is a three course meal served in the main dining room and this will be followed or sometimes preceded by a presentation from one of the experts on the expedition staff. We end the day in the pub or lounge chatting about the day's sights and activities.
Group Leader & Support Staff
Spending Money
It is not practical to set a recommended amount for personal spending money on a holiday like this. All meals while on board and the daily Zodiac excursions, are included in the trip price. The main extra spend on board will be on drinks and this will vary greatly from person to person. On board ship, bar bills can be put on a tab and paid at the end of the cruise by credit or debit card or in cash US dollars. You will also need some money for any meals taken in Longyearbyen and for tips. As a guide, we recommend you allow $10 - 15 per day for tips to your crew and expedition staff. It is possible to withdraw cash in Norwegian Kroner from ATM's in Longyearbyen, but we recommend that you bring a minimum of US$200 in cash for emergency situations where you are unable to withdraw money from ATMs. On board all prices are in $ USD.
Guidance on Tipping
Tipping is the accepted way of saying 'thank you' to the staff who have assisted you on your expedition. Tips do not form any part of the wages of the staff but they are very much appreciated. It is important to remember that tipping is voluntary and should be dependent on good service. Normally tips are collected by the Hotel Manager at the end of the voyage and distributed amongst the crew and Expedition Staff. The Officers in charge of the ship choose not to participate in the tipping pool. As a guide, we recommend that each group member contributes around $70-110 to these tips.
Baggage Allowance
There is no weight restriction on baggage other than that imposed by your carrier (please note that the baggage limit on the domestic flight between Oslo and Longyearbyen is 23kg). However, we ask you to restrict your luggage to one main bag (your KE Trek Bag) and a small daypack which can be carried on the plane as cabin baggage. We recognise that for some of our holidays and for some of our travellers, the KE Trek Bag (see below) may not provide the best solution when packing for your trip. A bag with fitted wheels or a holdall with more than one compartment and more than one access zip can, in some circumstances, be more appropriate. We have no problem if you choose to use an alternative bag.
KE Trek Bag
All KE clients will receive a FREE KE trek bag. These have been specially made to stand up to the rigours of adventure travel. Your KE bag will be posted to you when your trip is guaranteed to run or on receipt of your booking if the trip is already guaranteed. If you have travelled with us before and already have a KE trek bag you can select an alternative free gift in the booking process.
This holiday does not involve any significant ascent to altitude and we would not expect any altitude issues with this trip.
Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. Please restrict your baggage to one main bag (your KE Trek bag) and a small daypack. Dress on board is informal. Beware of tight clothing that leaves no room for trapped air, which is an excellent insulator. Wool, silk and some of the new synthetic fibers, like polar fleece, retain heat better than cotton.
You must bring the following items:
Causal shoes / Trainers or similar for onboard
Rubber boots (Wellington boots)*
Walking shoes*
Socks (Warm, high wool or similar socks worn over a thin pair of silk, polypropylene socks should provide enough warmth and insulation for your feet. Bring several pairs of socks, since you will inevitably get your feet wet)
Waterproof jacket
Trekking trousers
Waterproof trousers
Thermal baselayer - leggings
Baselayer shirts
Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
Warm hat
Scarf and/or buff
Gloves or mittens (Thin polypropylene gloves under warm and waterproof gloves is a good combination)
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 Litre x1
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
Selection of dry bags (to keep rucksack contents dry)
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
Small daypack
Warm jacket (down)
Basic First Aid Kit including: Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, and plasters. Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are also a good idea
The following items are optional:
Warm Ski pants
Spare gloves
Travel clothes
Camera (in a dry bag)
Pen-knife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Seasickness remedy
*Rubber boots / Wellington boots - Complimentary waterproof boots are supplied for the following sizes:
- Men's USA size 8-14 / UK size 7 to 13½ / Europe 41 to 48½
- Women's USA size 3 to 9 / UK size 1 to 6½ / Europe 33 to 40
If you have different feet sizes to these you should bring your own rubber boots. These should be rubber, waterproof boots that are just below your knee with a strong, ridged non-skid sole.
Kayak Excursion (pre-booking essential) - If you choose the optional Kayak Excursion please ensure you have enough layers with you to keep you warm. You will need thermal underwear and vest (note that cotton is not acceptable), polypropylene/ pile (polar fleece) trousers and non bulky jacket, a fleece or tight knit wool cap (X2), a neck tube or balaclava, mid weight fleece gloves. You should also take dry bags for personal gear/camera. You will be supplied with: Kokatat Supernova Paddling suits, paddles, floatation vest, spray skirt, neoprene pogies (paddling mittens) and neoprene booties. You will be required to have with you thermal layers suitable for temperatures ranging between -5ºC (23ºF to +7ºC (45ºF)
Group Size and Holiday Status
For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in 'Dates and Prices' table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.
Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
Visa Europe
UK and USA passport holders do not require a visa.
Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations. UK residents should obtain a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This entitles you to state provided medical treatment, but is not a substitute for medical travel insurance which is still vital when travelling overseas.
When on the ship everything is priced is US$. If you are paying in cash you will need US$, if you are paying by card your bank will use their exchange rate.
The unit of currency in Europe is the Euro.
Electricity Supply & Plug
We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at:
On the ship you will need a plug / adaptor with European 2 pin round holes. There are also 110-volt shaving sockets in the bathroom for electric razors only.
Preparing For Your Trip
It makes a lot of sense to spend some time before coming on an active holiday getting some additional exercise. The fitter you are, after all, the more enjoyable you will find the experience. Although this is principally a cruise holiday you will have the opportunity for walks on Spitzbergen and a basic level of fitness is required to get in and out of the Zodiacs.
Know before you go
As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices 'Know before you go' campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas, and we recommend that all KE travellers take a look at the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination on the official FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov for essential travel advice and tips.
KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.
Svalbard's location within the Arctic circle is the biggest factor on climate but temperatures especially around the coast are moderated by the influence of the warm North Atlantic Current which keeps the waters navigable for most of the year and average summer temperatures at around 4 to 6°C. However, on deck with a sea breeze, the wind chill can bring the real feel temperature below freezing. Precipitation is frequent, but falls in small quantities, typically less than 400 millimetres in western Spitsbergen.
Spitsbergen. Andreas Umbreit – Bradt Guides
The Arctic, A Guide to Coastal Wildlife. Tony Soper
A Naturalist's Guide to the Arctic. E.C. Pielou
Flora of Svalbard. Olaf I Ronning
Birds and Mammals of Svalbard. Norsk Polarinstitutt
Ice Bears and Kotick. Ranulph Fiennes
Arctic Dreams. Barry Lopez
Polar Bear. Ian Stirling
Spitsbergen Explorer Ocean Explorer 1:1,100.000
The Svalbard archipelago, at 1:1,000,000 approx. on a tourist map with extensive additional information. On one side is a map of the whole Svalbard group showing settlements and various topographic features. The reverse side has biographies of 27 polar explorers plus colour photos and descriptions of several species of fauna and flora.
Extend Your Holiday
Extend Your Holiday
When booking your holiday, you will be able to 'add an extension option'.
Once we have received your booking we will contact you to discuss additional services required for the extension and to take any additional deposit.
Going eye to eye with an inquisitive whale is a rare and special moment that will carve itself into your memory. Kayaking isn't just an outdoor adventure, it's an opportunity to experience these remote regions from another vantage point. You'll venture out to sheltered bays and areas known for calmer waters and take part in group kayaking trips led by our experienced and skilled leaders. No other activity gets you as close to the natural environment!
Kayaking excursions are dependent on weather but kayakers can expect around 4 trips per cruise. Previous kayaking experience is strongly recommended. You do not need to know how to roll a kayak or do a self-rescue. Professional guides will be onboard to help you with new skills or to offer coaching to improve your paddling performance. It is essential to book early for this experience.
Arctic Sea Kayak Excursion
From $705 per person
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Price Guide
- Sharing Price from: $705.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $705.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
We will endeavour to provide our kayaking activities as often as the ship's schedule, weather and ice conditions permit. Paddling excursions will typically last for one to two hours, with the possibility of an extended trip depending on the ship's scheduling and the weather and ice conditions. The purpose of our kayak excursions is to enjoy the scenery, wildlife and the sounds.
What's included
- Prijon Excursion Tandem Kayaks
- Kokatat Supernova Paddling Suits
- Paddles Neoprene pogies (paddling mittens)
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Too long ago, when I was a sprog growing up, my elders and betters drummed into me in no uncertain terms that there was "no such thing as a free lunch". At the time, I was going to school and my lunches were either provided by my parents or paid for by them, so as far as I was concerned my lunches were free. However, I soon appreciated what they meant as I approached adulthood. It is a very rare event, if it happens at all, that someone gives you something for free without some ulterior motive.
You, my friend, are reading this article. You probably didn't have to pay anything to read it (or nothing extra from your usual ISP and computer costs anyway). Myself, and Free Software Magazine give it to you for free. What is our ulterior motives then? Read on...
The event that triggered this particular blog entry was an article at the BBC news site entitled MySpace to sell search function. This got my brain cells working.
The question I asked myself: were the people who signed up to MySpace.com aware that the search engine there would be hocked off to the highest bidder? If not, do people care? I ask myself do these things worry me? The current answer has to be no. I could use their engine or not as I felt fit, and I do not.
MySpace.com is a Social Networking Service, and by no means is it the only one, their are lots of them, Wikipedia has a list of the more notable ones. They make their money of course by selling advertising space on your web site. On this tack, the search engines, such as Google, Yahoo and MSN, make their money by selling advertising space with the results of the search, selecting the advertisement to display based on the search criteria itself.
There is nothing wrong with these advertisements, after all it is entirely up top the viewer to click on these advertisements, and even then there is no obligation to actually purchase the wares. It is worth pointing out though that these advertisements influence us to some degree, and effect the way we spend our money. It doesn't take a genius to see that, if they didn't have this effect, they wouldn't exist.
This brings us to this article. If you are reading this on Free Software Magazine's site, you will see adverts to the left of you and adverts to the right of you. At the top of the page you will see adverts above you, and even adverts in a box within the article's area itself. (This is the case at the time of writing, I am assuming it is the case at time of reading). If you are reading a copy of this at any other site you are likely to see the same sort of spread of adverts there. These adverts help pay for Free Software Magazine's expenses (or the other site's if applicable). Regrettably, not enough is left over to pay cash to authors or editors at the moment, however they enable you to view the site for free.
Except it is not though. The advertisements cost you, the consumer, money. They effect the way we spend our money, and they need to charge that little bit extra to pay for all those ads.
Technology is not stopping there though. As mentioned, the search engines are tuning adverts to the criteria entered. The "ads by goooooooogle" panels display ads that are based on the content of the page. These are still uncontroversial as they stand as well, but it goes further.
The "Social Networking Service" sites have a database of their client's interests. Is that for sale? I am aware they have a privacy policy, but how much does that policy actually protect their clients' privacy? Is it worth the paper it's not written on? Time, no doubt, will tell.
Technological advancements are being made all the time in this area. Google have just invented a way to present web resources based on the TV program you're watching, it's only a small step to see contextual adverts follow the same route. Google have a "Do no evil" slogan they like to emphasize, but it didn't prevent them from contributing to the Great Firewall of China. Other web service companies have no problems monetizing information gathered from their users, and companies can always be bought by other companies. We may now be getting these services for "free", or at least with the small expense of some screen estate being taken over by advertisements, but as targeting gets more sophisticated, and the bigger boys lock out the smaller ones, in the future the expense may be control of how we live.
The "Free" in "Free Software Magazine" deals with freedom as in freedom of speech, not free as in no-cost. These are not the same. It is not inconceivable that our lust for free-as-in-no-cost web services could cost us our freedom-as-in-speech choices we currently enjoy on the internet.
This leaves me to explain my personal motives for providing free content here. I like to think I am a Champion of Freedom, Hero of the Right to Choose and generally qualified to fly about my city with my underpants outside my trousers. Maybe I simply like to see my writing in print, even if it is in virtual print, because it gives me an illusion of feeling important. I think it would be very nice if either Free Software Magazine or my articles (or both) become popular and in demand enough for me to receive some cash for my efforts. For that to happen the money would probably need to come from advertising revenue. I wonder, does that make me part of the problem? Is there really a problem? Should I care? Answers on a postcard please to...
How to get payed in the age of the 'Net...
Well, I've no postcards, so I'll just write a comment...
At the end, I think, it's all about the same thing: How do Free Software developpers/writers/musicians/movie makers/scientists/etc. get paid in the age of the 'Net? We all know the advantages of Free Software, Free Content, Open Access and the like (if you don't, read ie. Free Culture and/or The Wealth of Networks). The striking problem however is how the 'creators' get payed.
Free Software developpers usually don't get payed by selling software, but by selling support services or programming individual requests. As a writer you get revenue over advertising. As a scientist you get payed by the state. Musicians can make money on live concerts. In all these ways of earning your daily breath you can make your output availlable as Free Content so that everyone can share it with his neigbour over the internet or make changes and improvements to the software, the text, the scientific theory, the music, whatever.
However, the internet is still very young, and we have to find out how it's economics work most effectively. I think a standartised, open, secure micropayment system that would work over the whole 'Net would be a great tool to improve a right revenue stream for free content creators.
Here an interesting article about donating and microdonations: When do users donate?
i think advertising will evolve
free culture in general is helping advertising become better for all involved.
i really like the stuff the guy from Damn Small Linux is doing to make money. i believe he has turned his hobby into a full time job now.


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Fresh & Easy, the neighborhood-style grocery chain with about 15 stores in the Bay Area, announced Tuesday it had been sold and that some stores will close.
The sale could leave up to 50 stores in the three states where Fresh & Easy operates -- California, Arizona and Nevada -- ownerless, forcing them to close. At least two of those closures will be in the Bay Area.
On Tuesday, Fresh & Easy declined to say which stores would close or how many employees would lose their jobs.
"We are still communicating with our employees and do not have a list of stores at this time, though the vast majority in the area will remain open," spokesman Brendan Wonnacott said in an email,
Most managers and employees at the 15 Bay Area stores contacted by this newspaper expressed relief that they had been spared in the sale and their stores would remain open. But the Fresh & Easy at Third Street and Carroll Avenue in San Francisco and one in San Jose will close, according to interviews with employees at those locations.
On the Fresh & Easy website, the company wrote that the sale to "Yucaipa preserves more than 4,000 jobs and a vast majority of the business. Unfortunately, as a result of this agreement some stores will be closing." Yucaipa is run by billionaire Ron Burkle, who has snatched up floundering grocery stores across the country.
The closures are likely to happen within three months, which is the expected time frame to complete the sale to Yucaipa.
Philip Clarke, chief executive of Tesco, the British supermarket conglomerate selling the chain, said in a statement the sale "represents the best outcome for Tesco shareholders and Fresh & Easy's stakeholders," while protecting jobs.
Fresh & Easy marks Tesco's second failed international venture after it paid a huge sum to exit Japan last year. The company has 200 shops and hasn't made a profit since it was founded in 2007. Analysts say the company chose cheap real estate -- most stores were smaller than American shoppers are used to -- in unappealing retail locations. Tesco also never fully understood the American consumer, they say, and instead brought its British style of sterile stores and plastic-wrapped produce to U.S. shores, where it couldn't compete with the popular farmers market-style Whole Foods and Sprouts.
"It was typical British -- there was no emotion," said Phil Lempert, industry analyst and editor of SupermarketGuru.com. "Each individual fruit was wrapped. There was no aroma. Things were a little bit too packaged."
But Lempert said Fresh & Easy has a bright future under Burkle, who is also credited with turning around the floundering A&P neighborhood-style grocery. Analysts speculate Burkle will relaunch the Wild Oats brand -- the natural grocery store chain that Whole Foods bought -- in concert with Fresh & Easy.
"This might be the start of a national chain of neighborhood stores," he said.
Contact Heather Somerville at 510-208-6413. Follow her at Twitter.com/heathersomervil.


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Two trained search dogs have been let go from the Dillon Police Department after new chief Steve Neumeyer cut the agency's canine program due to budgetary concerns.
The dogs cost the department thousands of dollars each year and the hours of upkeep training they were required to attend with their police officer handlers was depleting the department's already limited staff, Neumeyer said.
"We're in budgetary restraints and there had to be an adjustment," Neumeyer said. "I had to make a hard decision going into 2013."
The two dogs will stay in Summit County and will live with their respective handlers as pets. The handlers are continuing their regular patrol duties with the Dillon Police Department.
Both of the dogs came to the department without an upfront cost. One landed a job with Dillon PD after his handler was hired on from another department and the other was donated.
The sheriff's office, which has two fully trained police dogs, will make its canine units available to Dillon at all times now that the Dillon program has been disbanded.
"We've always supported other agencies when they need canines," Summit County Sheriff John Minor said. "That resource is available to anyone at any time for the right reasons. It's really nothing new."
The sheriff's office dogs are trained in narcotics detection, article searches and protection work. The two dogs retiring from Dillon PD were only trained for drug searches.
The town of Dillon hasn't needed the dogs in recent months, Neumeyer said. Canine units have not been dispatched since Neumeyer took over as chief in early June and had been sent to only one call before that.
"I just don't have the demand in my town for it," Neumeyer said. "Is it cost effective, as a steward of taxpayer money, to have a program like that and not have any need for it?"
Dillon's canines required 10-20 hours of training per month and could represent a legal liability for the department without it, according to Neumeyer.
"There's so much exposure to the police department if those standards of training are not met at a high level," Neumeyer said. "If a dog is out on patrol and hasn't been trained for two or three weeks and makes a false reading or maybe injures a citizen, there's a huge exposure to the police department."
The sheriff's office is currently facing litigation relating to one of its dogs.
Minor declined to comment on the issue.
Dillon was the only local law-enforcement agency, other than the sheriff's office, that had canine units.
Neumeyer said the canine program has been disbanded, but the policies are still in place to support it. He said he does have the option to resurrect the program if the need arises.


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Burnsville High School was put on lockdown after a fight that resulted in suspensions for six students.
The school district says no students were hurt and no weapons were involved in the fight Wednesday.
In a statement, the strict says the dispute may have arisen from "a situation in the community last evening."
The district says the fight was an isolated incident that didn't endanger other students.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press (http://bit.ly/10WbLeG) reports the school was placed on modified lockdown in which students still went to class as scheduled but weren't allowed in the halls during class.
Extra police officers were also called to the school for the rest of the day.
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Bend police Officer Erick Supplee was justified in the fatal shooting of Tyler Keinonen last Nov. 22 at the back of a northeast Bend home raided earlier in the day because he believed Keinonen had a gun and was about to shoot him, Deschutes County District Attorney Patrick Flaherty ruled in a report issued Wednesday.
While confirming that it turned out that Keinonen, 31, was unarmed and no gun was found, Flaherty said at a news conference Wednesday, "Officer Supplee had a reasonable belief that he was going to be shot and killed."
In his five-page findings, Flaherty outlined the sequence of events that led to the deadly encounter. He noted that Oregon State Police, who conducted the investigation, "interviewed every person known to have had contact with Mr. Keinonen in the days and hours leading up to his death and learned that Mr. Keinonen was heavily involved in illegal drug activity, burglary and theft."
While some friends had said in public comments that Keinonen went to the home, raided 10 hours earlier, to retrieve some clothes or other personal belongings, Flaherty wrote, "Witnesses said he went to the (NE) Jackdaw (Drive) residence to collect a drug debt."
Flaherty told reporters, "Our victims assistance program has had contact with the family. I personally have not spoken with them, and that may occur now that the investigation is complete."
A lab analysis of Keinonen's blood found "he was heavily under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of his death and confirmed witness statements that he had also consumed Oxycodone," the DA wrote, adding, "His drug use may explain his failure to respond to the officer's commands" to put up his hands.
An autopsy found Keinonen died of a single gunshot wound to the chest, but state Medical Examiner Dr. Karen Gunson also found "a grazing gunshot wound on his left forearm," Flaherty said, which "strongly corroborates Officer Supplee's statement regarding the position of Mr. Keinonen's hands when he shot him."
Police returned to the home at 2878 NE Jackdaw Drive around 10:20 p.m. after a citizen called 911 dispatchers to report suspicious activity and a "possible break-in" at the residence, including vehicles pulling up, people walking to the front door and trying unsuccessfully to enter, then going around to the back and lights coming on and going off, Flaherty wrote.
Officers had been told about the search warrant execution earlier in the day, related to a series of trailer thefts and related drug crimes.
Flaherty said stolen items, guns and drugs were found and seized at the home during the raid, some 10 hours earlier -- but a handgun and "a large amount of ammunition" also found during the search were not seized, apparently because they were not believed to be in illegal possession.
"Police did find and seize stolen property and drugs," Flaherty told reporters. "Police did search the house after the shooting. We did find ammunition in the house. We also located a 9 mm magazine. We did not find a 9 mm pistol. I believe we also found a long gun in the house, and there was some drug paraphernalia in the house as well."
During their patrol briefing, officers including Supplee also were told three people who lived at the home had been arrested and a fourth, Keinonen, was at large and wanted.
Cpl. Troy Wiles, one of the other officers called to the home, called the county jail and spoke with one of the arrested people. He said he was told only a female had permission to be inside.
Officer Justin Lovrien recognized a red Jeep, one of three cars parked in front, as one associated with a theft case he worked days before, and associated with Keinonen.
As officers Lovrien and Victor Umnitz decided to knock on the front door, Supplee, a nearly 11-year veteran of the force, was assessing the area around the home to decide how he and his K-9 partner, Zlatan, could assist in catching anyone who might try to flee, the DA said.
He saw a wooden fence enclosing the back yard and decided to take a position near the only gate, on the west side of the home.
Flaherty said it was "objectively reasonable" for Supplee to believe a burglary was in progress and the suspect would run when confronted. The DA noted the earlier raid had not been a "run of the mill" operation, as those in the home refused to open the door, forcing officers to use a key to force it open, and a woman came at officers and resisted arrest.
As Supplee and his K-9 waited in the dark on the side of the home, the other officers radioed they saw a male and female moving in and out of rooms inside. Soon, Umnitz advised that someone inside knew police were there, and that the male was walking toward the back of the house.
"I thought, 'What's he walking toward the back of that house for?" Supplee later told investigators. "I know that a female is in there, is he going back there to get a weapon, or what's he doing?"
Soon, through the slots of the gate, Supplee said he saw "the silhouette of a man walking toward him," and later told investigators that "just was not what I expected at all -- like, the guy is either going to stay in the house, he's going to come to the front door or he's running out the back door, going over the fence."
"In my mind, I'm like, 'He's sneaking up on us, he's going to ambush those officers that he knows are in the front of the house.'" Supplee told investigators. "There's just no reason for him to be coming on that side of the house."
Supplee reached down to pull Zlatan closer, and "heard the gate latch rattle" and saw through the slats of the fence that the man was holding a smartphone in one hand and gripping what he describes as a 'bulge' in the other hand, and that his hands were close together," Flaherty wrote.
Supplee told investigators it was "like the tactical position that we clear houses in – a flashlight in one hand, gun in the other hand, close together – exactly how we clear a building as police officers when we train at the range at night."
The officer said he "believed that the man was pointing a gun at him and that he yelled 'Police!' and either 'Let me see your hands!' or 'Show me your hands!'" Flaherty wrote.
"The gate suddenly flew open toward (Supplee)," the DA said, and Supplee said the man "'stayed in that same exact position,' with the illuminated cell phone in one hand and what Officer Supplee believed to be a gun in the other hand, pointed directly at him."


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Police, family members and search and rescue teams intensified their search for a missing teenager Thursday evening.
In a press conference Thursday afternoon, officials stated they had no leads on the the whereabouts of Petaluma resident Alyssa Byrne, 19, who was reported missing on Jan. 1 after she came to the area to attend SnowGlobe.
"It's moments of utter despair and a lot of hope. It's something I wouldn't wish on any parent. I want everyone to know she's a wonderful kid. We love her and miss her," her father, Kevin Byrne, said. Byrne arrived in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday to help find his daughter.
Tahoe Search and Rescue joined the search Thursday morning, according to sheriff's deputy Greg Almos. Teams started setting up a search area near Horizon Casino Resort, the place where she was last seen early on New Year's Day.
Byrne, classmate Jay Donnellan and two other friends from Napa left Sonoma County about 9 a.m. Saturday to head to South Lake Tahoe, according to Byrne's father. She and her friends checked into Horizon Casino Resort on Saturday. She texted her mother Saturday and both parents Sunday, he said.
"She was very good about checking in," Kevin Byrne said. "We sent her a text at midnight (on New Year's Eve) but there was no response. We figured she was out having a good time."
Douglas County Undersheriff Paul Howell said authorities know Alyssa Byrne attended SnowGlobe on New Year's Eve before leaving the concert alone for Horizon. When her friends arrived at the hotel later that night, they saw Byrne in the casino and said "hello" before going to bed.
The last friend to see her, Micah Alex of Petaluma, said it was his impression that Byrne was altered by alcohol or drugs when they embraced and greeted in a ground-floor passage near the lobby of the Horizon Casino Resort before she went missing, according to the Press Democrat in Santa Rosa.
"She just seemed like something was wrong with her," Alex said Thursday, "like she wasn't all there, you know?"
Kevin Byrne said he texted her on New Year's Day, but the friends she was with contacted her parents to tell them they couldn't find her.
"The last time anyone claims to have seen her was a little after 12:30 a.m. on New Year's Day," he said. "She was in the bar area of Horizon casino and saw someone she knew, said a brief hello and they went in different directions."
But no one foresaw days of waiting and worrying as law enforcement got involved in the effort to find the missing woman and as details about her last interactions with friends created confusion and misunderstanding, the Press Democrat reported.
"We're all really scared," Alex said Thursday morning.
Donnellan told the Press Democrat that he did not believe that she had consumed anything other than beer that day that would have impaired her behavior.
Alex was among those with whom Donnellan talked to that night as the hours went by and he and his friends were unable to locate Byrne.
Donnellan and the others in their party went out until about 5:30 a.m., in part enjoying the evening and in part looking for Byrne. Two other friends stayed back at the hotel room in case she returned, he said.
Donnellan said he figured, at the time, Byrne might have gone off with a girlfriend, though she'd made no mention of meeting anyone new or running into someone the others weren't aware of.
He told the Press Democrat that Byrne is strong and smart enough to take care of herself, and would never "wander off with some random guy."
"It was almost like she was ignoring our phone calls for some reason. I mean, I don't know - like she was meeting up with somebody (and) she didn't want us to know where she was doing. I don't know."
Kevin Byrne said her cell phone is either turned off or her battery is dead, and the friends she was with took her stuff with them - including her cell phone charger - when they checked out of the hotel after they couldn't find her, so she has no way to communicate.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office received a report on Jan. 2 that stated her cell phone was last used just after midnight on Jan. 1, according to Howell. Police do not know the the location or content of the cell activity, which was either a call or a text.
"We're very concerned. We have no evidence that there's criminal activity or foul play involved, but from our interviews with the family and the friends who are being very cooperative, this is highly unusual for Alyssa, this is out of character. She has not called work, she has not called friends, she has not called school, she has not called her father, her mother or her brother," Howell said.
One of the authorities major concerns is that 19-year-old Byrne is not prepared for cold weather if she's had to spend nights outside, Howell said. Kevin Byrne said his daughter isn't equipped for lows that hover around zero degrees even though she is studying to be a firefighter and paramedic at Santa Rosa Junior College.
"I got up here about noon and went straight to the police," Byrne said Wednesday. "I went walking through the casinos and went to the community college and hiked around in the snow to make sure I didn't find her laying in the snow somewhere."
Byrne is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall, 125 pounds with black hair and blue eyes. A Thursday release from the sheriff's office stated that she was last seen wearing black yoga-type pants, black snow boots and her hair was pulled back.
Urban and wildland interface searches stopped at dark Thursday and were expected to continue this morning.
Friends and family have also started a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AlyssaByrnemissing and Twitter feed at #findalyssabryne to aid the search parties.
Anyone who sees Alyssa Byrne or knows of her whereabouts are asked to call Kevin Byrne at 239-823-0923, Douglas County Dispatch at 775-782-5126, Investigator Dennis Slater at 775-586-7255 or Secret Witness at 775-782-7463. A $1,000 reward has been offered for information about the teen.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Douglas County and El Dorado County sheriff's departments, Douglas County Search and Rescue and air support from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office are currently working on the case.


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Sen. Rand Paul endorses Brannon for NC Senate
Published: Monday, May 5, 2014 at 3:44 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, May 5, 2014 at 3:44 p.m.
CHARLOTTE, N.C.— U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is endorsing obstetrician Greg Brannon on the eve of the U.S. Senate primary election in North Carolina.
At a rally in Charlotte, the Kentucky senator said Brannon was the best candidate in Tuesday's crowded GOP field.
Paul urged the 250 people in the crowd to send another true conservative to the Senate.
He called Brannon a dragon slayer, someone who would shake up the status quo in Washington.
Earlier in the day, Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, announced his support for state House speaker Thom Tillis in the primary.
Romney says in an email message that Tillis is a conservative who solved problems while in Raleigh and he thinks Tillis will do the same in Washington.
Eight Republicans are seeking the party's nomination.
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U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan decided to extend a temporary restraining order, which he first put in place July 1. Mississippi lawmakers passed a law this year requiring those who perform abortions to be OB-GYNs and have local hospital admitting privileges.
Mississippi's only abortion clinic, located in Jackson, filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the law.
The order, issued Wednesday, will continue to block the law from going into effect.
The abortion clinic says its physicians are certified OB-GYNs, but only one currently has admitting privileges. Representatives say that doctor is a back-up physician and doesn't preform abortions.
Before issuing a ruling, Jordan said he wanted to review enforcement regulations which were adopted by the Board of Health Wednesday morning.
"Well, I'm pleased. I think that we're still in a waiting and seeing posture," said Diane Derzis, clinic owner. "I think that Michelle did a fabulous job of presenting the case of constitutional issues and the dangers that the clinic foresees."
"The law that was passed was a law that was passed by a duly elected legislature, by the people of the state of Mississippi and the expectation is that those laws be upheld," said Tanya Britton of Pro Life Mississippi.
It's not clear how long the extension will last or when the judge will make his ruling.
Meanwhile, the clinic has applied for privileges to at least seven hospitals within a 30-mile radius and, as of this writing, hasn't heard back from any of them.
The clinic's owner says one hospital, St. Dominic's, said don't even bother applying.


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President Calvin Coolidge gets a bad rap, says author Amity Shlaes, who notes that under his leadership the economy grew at a rate of four percent annually, taxation was low, and the budget was balanced.
Today few of us know much about this president of the 1920s. But without the corruption of the earlier Harding administration or the big spending of subsequent presidents, Coolidge left office with a smaller federal budget than when he came in. Could there be a lesson there?
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EAGLE, Colorado - Human Resources Plus, a company that provides human resource solutions to businesses, has announced the addition of Shelley Wooten as business development manager.
"The addition of Shelley comes as a direct result of our clients expanding their businesses including adding new positions. This is the largest movement we have seen with smaller companies adding new positions since 2008," company owner Rebecca Page said.
Wooten has nearly 15 years of business development experience. Her focus over the years has included marketing, brand image, and client relations.
"Shelley is a wonderful addition to our team at a time where we are seeing an upswing in companies focusing on the 'people' side of their business, and she will further strengthen our ability to meet the HR needs of small businesses," Page said.


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Cecelia Seehusen, 88, of Bird Island, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Benson. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Bird Island with the Rev. Greg Hall officiating. Burial was at the Bird Island City Cemetery.
Dirks-Blem Funeral Service, of Olivia, was in charge of the funeral arrangements. (www.dirksblem.com)
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