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SANTA CLARA -- Two mistakes could have cost Colin Kaepernick his job. Instead, his response to those two botched plays cemented his status as the 49ers' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.
Coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed Monday that he was sticking with Kaepernick over Alex Smith, pointing largely to the way his second-year quarterback rebounded from the miscues against the St. Louis Rams.
"There were real positives to take away from his performance," Harbaugh said.
A 16-13 overtime loss Sunday left plenty of room for frustration, including questionable play-calling by the coaching staff (Harbaugh acknowledged as much and accepted the blame) and another missed field goal from David Akers (whose job is also safe, the coach said).
But the most memorable gaffe came on an option-read late in the fourth quarter. With the 49ers clinging to a 10-2 lead, Kaepernick airmailed his toss to receiver Ted Ginn Jr. in the backfield.
The ball sailed over Ginn's head and skittered toward the end zone, where cornerback Janoris Jenkins pounced on it and rolled across the goal line for a gift touchdown that helped the Rams tie the score.
Harbaugh reiterated Monday that the play was the coaching staff's fault, not Kaepernick's. He said he should have vetoed offensive coordinator Greg Roman's play call. On a third-and-3 from the Rams' 17-yard line, this was no time to get fancy.
"Too much ballhandling, too much chance for the play to go sideways and backwards and at that point of the game. I take responsibility for that," said Harbaugh, who said Roman called a strong game overall.
Ugly as the play was, Kaepernick won praise from Harbaugh for settling things down on the next drive. On the first offensive snap after the botched fumble, the quarterback connected with Michael Crabtree for a 16-yard gain. On the second snap, he blazed 50 yards down the right sideline to set up Akers' go-ahead field goal.
"Just a winning quarterback performance in tough circumstances," Harbaugh said.
The coach also pointed to Kaepernick's response in the aftermath of a controversial safety in the third quarter. On a first-and-10 from the 17-yard line, Kaepernick retreated all the way into the end zone before firing the ball out of bounds under defensive pressure.
Officials threw a penalty flag for intentional grounding, crediting the Rams with a safety that cut the 49ers' lead to 7-2.
Still, Harbaugh was encouraged by what happened next: On the 49ers' next possession, which started at the 1-yard line, Kaepernick directed a 13-play, 94-yard drive capped by Akers' field goal.
"He made some big-time plays in that situation and throughout the course of the game," Harbaugh said.
Kaepernick completed 21 of 32 passes for 208 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions against the Rams. That gives him a 96.7 passer rating for the season compared with a 104.1 mark for Smith.
Smith, who still leads the NFL with a .700 completion percentage, has not played since sustaining a concussion Nov. 11 despite being medically cleared two games ago.
Asked whether Smith could do anything to win back his job, Harbaugh kept his options open.
"Alex is not out of this," he said. "We've said it before: He's one of our guys. He's won us a lot of football games, and he'll be preparing himself to play in each of these games every single week.
"That's what his mindset has to be, as if he was the starting quarterback. So that's what we expect."
Jenkins, the first-rounder, was on the active roster but didn't play because Ginn remains ahead of him on the receiver depth chart. Harbaugh said Jenkins is "being integrated into the plan."
James remained inactive, with Brandon Jacobs emerging as the new No. 2 running back in the wake of Kendall Hunter's season-ending Achilles injury.
"(James) wasn't part of the plan yesterday, but that doesn't mean he won't be going forward," Harbaugh said.
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Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
Set 1: Dinner and a Movie > Bouncin'Bouncing Around the Room, SlothThe Sloth, LandladyThe Landlady, Reba, Ya Mar, Tube, Tweezer[1], Paul and Silas, Mike'sMike's Song > HydrogenI Am Hydrogen > WeekapaugWeekapaug Groove, Magilla, AntelopeRun Like an Antelope[2]
Encore: Contact
[1] Charlie Chan and Popeye signals.
[2] Three Charlie Chan signals, How High the Moon, Oom Pa Pa, and Popeye signals.
· Heartbreaker tease in Tweezer
Noteworthy Jams: Weekapaug Groove
Average Song Gap: 3.2
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Notes: This was a free show. Tweezer included a Heartbreaker tease as well as Charlie Chan and Popeye signals. Antelope contained three Charlie Chan signals and How High the Moon, Oom Pa Pa, and Popeye signals. Contact was dedicated to "Griffin."
Song Distribution:
3 A Picture of Nectar
3 Lawn Boy
2 Junta
1 Stash
1 The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday
1 The White Tape
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Like many residents of Palo Alto, Oren Shneorson knows just how frustrating it can be to find a place to park in downtown.
"From 11 to 2, all you do is cruise," he said.
But an app Shneorson is developing as part of the first-ever City Apps Challenge could make finding a space a breeze. Through it, users would upload information about the status of individual spots.
"It's using the crowd to understand where parking is," the soft-spoken software engineer explained.
Shneorson's "Crowd Parking" app was one of 10 finalists announced Thursday in the City Apps Challenge.
The contest to bring the city and its residents together to tackle challenges grew out of a "hackathon" that drew 5,000 people to downtown last year, said Jonathan Reichental, the city's chief information officer.
"Today, Americans require a new generation of people who value science, technology, engineering and math," Reichental said at a press conference in King Plaza. "We also need more people partnering with government to help solve problems. We need to do this together."
All told, the city received 74 submissions, 30 percent of which came from residents under the age of 18.
Other apps that made the cut included Dogs in the Neighborhood, which aims to connect dog owners with one another. There's a catch, though: a user's dog has to have a license. The idea, said co-creator Cynthia Typaldos, is to boost revenue for the local animal shelter.
"What we've discovered is the compliance with dog licensing is somewhere between 15 and 20 percent," she said. "You can get to 90 percent if you use the carrot rather than the stick."
Jamie Barnett, who helped judge the City Apps Challenge and serves as vice president of marketing for Netskope, said she was impressed by the submissions and found it difficult to pick just 10.
"There wasn't really a difference in quality between the young people and the older people," she said. "That was really telling. People put their best foot forward no matter what age they were."
Another judge, Brian Hamachek, described the experience of culling through the entries as educational.
"I was blown away by how many different aspects of Palo Alto life there were that I wasn't even aware of," said Hamachek, who helped found Nearby, a nascent social network based in Palo Alto.
The finalists will have roughly six weeks to prepare for a showcase at the Palo Alto Art Center. Three winners will be selected to receive free incorporation services from the Stanford Federal Credit Union.
City Manager James Keene said the ultimate goal is to share the winning apps with other cities.
"We ultimately want to scale them up to the wider world," he said, "so the things we can do to transform and make Palo Alto better can also be taught to other people in the world and we make the whole world a better place."
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Nicholas Kripal: Contrivance
Nicholas Kripal's concentrated, pyramid-shaped installation of elegant geometric forms recalls both a city and an obsessively organized archive. The body of work on display at the DCCA grew out of a project the artist completed for the Philadelphia International Airport, which featured objects inspired by the low relief, ornamental terra cotta tiles visible throughout Philadelphia. For his DCCA exhibition, the artist references past architectural decoration and contemporary disposable culture in conceptually hybrid ceramic sculptures made from molds of throwaway food containers from the 1920s to the present. Although evocative of jello, pudding, and cake, Kripal's work most notably acknowledges the history of architecture and design. Inspired by Art Deco and Art Nouveau, Kripal also pays homage to the Beaux Arts architectural tradition of sculptural decoration that employs French, Italian Baroque and Rococo styles and realism. The black glazing alludes to stonewear clay of the 20th Century and Ancient Greek vases.
Approximately 70 forms make up his bi-laterally symmetrical installation. The artist's method of presentation alludes to banquet structures, centerpieces, and elaborate formal gardens. His custom-built table allows for a two-foot walk space around the gallery. "Over the past ten years one aspect of my studio practice has been an investigation of site-related/site-specific installations. Specifically, but not exclusively, I have placed sculptural installations within sacred spaces. I am interested in the history of the site, the religious rites that take place within the site, and the architectural iconography of the site." Situated in a white cube gallery such as that of the DCCA's Draper, Kripal's ceramic forms seemingly resignify the art museum as a ritualistic space.
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Authorities investigate the scene of shooting in Brunswick, Ga. on Thursday, March 21, 2013. A young boy opened fire on a woman pushing her baby in a stroller in a Georgia neighborhood, killing the 1-year-old boy and wounding the mother, police said. The woman, Sherry West, told WAWS-TV that two boys approached her and demanded money Thursday morning. Brunswick Police Chief Tobe Green said the boys are thought to be between 10 and 15 years old.(AP Photo/The Morning News, Terry Dickson)
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) -- A Georgia woman says a teenager trying to rob her at gunpoint asked "Do you want me to kill your baby?" before he fatally shot her 13-month-old son in the head.
Sherry West wept Friday as she told The Associated Press she pleaded with the gunman that she had no money to give him.
West was walking with her baby, Antonio Santiago, in his stroller near their home in coastal Brunswick. The mother was shot in the leg and says another bullet grazed her ear.
Police are combing school records and canvassing neighborhoods as they search for the gunman and a young accomplice a day after the slaying Thursday.
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Monique James, 32, is accused of nearly killing her young, soon-to-be adoptive daughter back in May -- by pushing the four-year-old into some steps. On Tuesday the prosecution played a videotaped interview of James' young son and a Lansing police detective where he described the punishment that he and his foster sisters would sometimes experience.
"Sometimes, Mom would spank us with a spatula." He showed the detective positions that the children would have to hold for periods of time called "the motorcycle" or "cockroach" when they were being bad.
The child said the four-year-old was often spanked with a belt because she had a hard time following directions.
[The four year old] lies and is disobedient. They tell her not to pee on her self but she still does it."
According to the interview, she would sometimes be forced to eat standing up and treated roughly.
"You might get thrown down. Mama just pushes her down. She would push her on the floor lots of times."
James' attorney, Vincent Green, says he's cautious of the young boy's interview.
"She was only good, three out of a thousand times, and spankings for two hours, we know that didn't happen," said Green. "The embellishments of a child with an active mind."
Green says the children in the James household were a product of a strict --- but loving environment.
"If she did anything it might have been an accident or reckless act but nothing intentional."
James claims the child was standing on a stepstool, washing her hands in a bathroom in the Lansing home when the girl fell. The bruises doctors noticed all over her body and the brain injuries don't match James' story. The admitting physician at Sparrow hospital testified that he was worried there was some abuse.
But of course that is up to the jury to decide.
James is charged with first-degree child abuse and third-degree child abuse. She faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
The young girl spent a month recovering from brain injuries at Sparrow Hospital. She and her older sister, who was also in the James home at the time, are now living with other foster parents. James' biological children have been placed with other family members.


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Posted August 20th, 2014 @ 11:45am by Shelley Hazen
(NEWSER) – The Ice Bucket Challenge is now claiming former heads of state as victims. But former President George W. Bush didn't really want to have a bucket of ice water dumped on his head.
"I do not think it's presidential," he says in a video posted today on Facebook.
He opts instead to write a check, but Laura Bush had other plans. She sneakily arrives on camera with a bucket in hand, and … well, you can guess what happens next.
"That check is from me. I don't want to ruin my hairstyle," she quips.
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Published: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:47 p.m.
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama women's basketball team will play its second home game in a row when it hosts Arkansas at 2 p.m. today.
Arkansas at Alabama
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Foster Auditorium
Records: Arkansas 15-8, 3-7 SEC
Alabama 12-11, 2-8
Radio: 790 AM
The Crimson Tide and Razorbacks will be meeting for the 31st time in the series that the Razorbacks lead 16-14. Alabama's last win over Arkansas came on Feb. 27, 2011, by a score of 92-79 in Fayetteville, Ark. The Crimson Tide's last victory against the Razorbacks in Tuscaloosa was on Jan. 15, 2006, 75-73.
Alabama (12-11, 2-8 Southeastern Conference) has lost its last four games.The Crimson Tide has been unable to reach 60 points in any of those games.
Alabama dropped a 65-53 decision to 15th-ranked South Carolina on Thursday in Tuscaloosa, where the Tide was outscored 42-22 in the paint and outrebounded 53-24. UA sophomore Daisha Simmons led all scorers in the game with 18 points, while juniors Shafontaye Myers and Jasmine Robinson added 11 apiece.
Simmons continues to lead Alabama in scoring with an average of 12.5 points per game. She is followed by Myers (11.9 ppg) and Robinson (10.2 ppg). The Crimson Tide still leads the league in 3-point field goal percentage defense, holding opponents to 24.1 percent from long range, and is second in turnover margin at plus-7.7 per game.
Arkansas (15-8, 3-7) has lost its last two games, with the most recent coming in overtime, 80-74, against eighth-ranked Kentucky.
The Razorbacks were led in scoring by senior Sarah Watkins, who had 25 points. Also notching double digits was senior Quistelle Williams, with 18, and freshman Dominique Wilson, who had a season-high 17 points.
Arkansas has three players averaging double-figure scoring, led by Watkins (13.5 ppg). She is followed by Williams (10.8 ppg) and Keira Peak (10.3 ppg). The Razorbacks rank second in the SEC in field goal percentage defense, holding opponents to 35.7 percent shooting.
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University of Miami librarian William Jacobs provides a behind-the-scenes look at the UM Libraries' graphic novel collection.
Painting professor Darby Bannard describes his technique and shares his philosophy on the creation and evaluation of art.
A 1,600 volume collection at UM Libraries sheds light on the surprisingly serious pursuits of legendary comic actor Jackie Gleason.
The Myrna and Sheldon Palley Pavilion for Contemporary Glass and Studio Arts at the Lowe Art Museum features a stunning collection of contemporary masterpieces in glass, ceramics, and fiber art.
The Frost School of Music's annual Festival Miami is a magnificent celebration of musical artistry in multiple genres.
Take a sneak peek at a rehearsal session for Metamorphoses, a Jerry Herman Ring Theatre production presented last semester in collaboration with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
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Concert a tribute to girl, 10, murdered by her father
Published: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:36 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:36 p.m.
BRADENTON - Early into rehearsals, the students struggled to sing the words without crying.
They thought of Alexandra "Lexi" Brown, their friend who disappeared from their after-school musical group one unexpected day this year.
They chose the songs with lyrics about a hopeful dog in an animal shelter or a safari because they knew she would have liked them. "Dancing in the Street" would be another tune that would likely get the free-spirited Lexi leaping across the room.
Later Thursday — four months after Lexi was killed — about 75 fourth- and fifth-graders will perform a special concert at Manatee County's Gene Witt Elementary.
For the students, it is a way to grieve and heal after 10-year-old Lexi was shot by her father, Timothy Brown, who then killed himself in rural Ohio in what police called a murder-suicide.
"If we cry in between verses, that's OK," said the school's music teacher, Julie Hebert, who planned the concert after getting the blessing of Lexi's mother.
All proceeds will go to Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, a place where Lexi once snuck in pretending she was buying a dog so she could cuddle with the animals.
Eventually, the rescue workers gave in and allowed Lexi to volunteer, even though she was too young according to the group's policy.
A stuffed animal will sit at Lexi's empty instruments — a steel drum and a soprano xylophone — during the concert.
The show, which has a donations-only admission, begins Thursday at 7 p.m. at the school's cafeteria stage at 200 Rye Road in Bradenton.
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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
- Visit orphaned baby elephants at the Born Free Elephant Transit Home
- Explore the rock fortress of Sigiriya
- Make a batik, visit a monk and go whitewater rafting!
- Relax at the end with 2 days on an Indian Ocean Beach, Sri Lanka
Setting out to explore Sri Lanka's great variety, on this family adventure holiday to Sri Lanka we see many of its most colourful attractions - towering waterfalls, spice gardens, Indian Ocean beaches, historic towns and some of the Buddhist world's most remarkable temples. After a village walk and a visit to the amazing rock fortress at Sigiriya, we travel to the 'hill-capital' of Kandy, where we have the chance to make our own souvenir batik. We then have a session of fun whitewater rafting on the Kelani River, before heading up to Newara Eliya, to visit a tea plantation and hike to the dramatic viewpoint at World's End. We also visit the orphaned baby elephants at the Elephant Transit home. Jeep safaris at Udawalawe and Yala take us close to wild elephants and maybe even an elusive leopard, before we round off this great holiday with 2 days at the coast for surf, sand and optional watersports.
Is this holiday for you?
Suitable for children of 6 years and upwards.
Designed with children in mind, this holiday includes fun activities, wildlife viewing/safari's, a couple of short walks and sightseeing visits. The holiday also includes a short whitewater rafting trip, childern must be over 3ft 11 (1.2m) in height or over 11yrs old to take part, and all participants must be able to swim unaided for 25 metres. All safety equipment (buoyancy aids, helmets, etc) and professional guiding is included. The rafting will depend on the river conditions but is usually grade 3-4, it will not be harder. The longest walk will take 3 hours, with lots of stops to rest and enjoy the ever-changing scenery. We also have jeep safari's and a visit to the elephant transit home to see baby orphans. We end with a couple of days at the beach to relax and enjoy the Indian Ocean.
Brief ItineraryView in full
- Meet at the hotel in Sigirya. A single transfer from Colombo Airport is provided.
- Cycle ride around Polonnaruwa. Afternoon optional jeep safari to see elephants.
- Walk and Ox cart ride, afternoon visit to Rock Fortress.
- Drive to Kandy, visit Buddhist monks, make a batik, optional cultural show.
- Optional visit to Temple of Tooth. Drive to Kitulgala, dugout canoe river crossing, short walk.
- White water rafting, tea plantation visit, transfer to Nuwara Eliya.
- Horton Plains walk to Worlds End. Drive to Bandarawela, cooking with chef.
- Downhill walk through tea plantations from Lipton's Seat. Cricket match at Bandarawela.
- Transfer to Udawalawe National Park to see elephants. Transfer to Embilipitiya.
- Visit the Born Free Foundation Elephant Transit Home. Afternoon at Yala National Park.
- Transfer to Mirissa on the beach. Time at leisure on the beach.
- A second day at the beach. Optional snorkelling and whale watching.
- Transfer to Seeduwa via Galle. Overnight near the airport.
- Departure day. A single transfer to Colombo Airport is provided.
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Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
The Route
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Holiday Itinerary
Meet at the hotel in Sigirya. A single transfer from Colombo Airport is provided.
Morning rendezvous at Colombo airport. KE Land Only package services begin when we are met by our Sri Lankan tour leader at the airport and board our transport for the transfer to Sigirya. There is the opportunity after checking in to take a short walk to acclimatise to the tropical climate in the hotels own nature trail. We spend the next 3 nights at this hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure.
Swimming: At the hotel pool.
Accommodation Hotel with swimming pool
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Cycle ride around Polonnaruwa. Afternoon optional jeep safari to see elephants.
After breakfast at the hotel we leave for the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Here we explore the ancient city as well as the surrounding small villages by bicycle. During the ride we will have plenty of opportunity to stop and meet the local village people and learn about their way of life. We stop by one of the many lakes in the region for a delicious Sri Lankan style picnic lunch consisting of 12 different vegetables and lake fish! In the afternoon there is an optional Jeep Safari of Minneriya National Park which is famous for is migratory herd of over 250 elephants. The largest gathering of elephants in this park takes place between the months of May and September. We return to our hotel in Sigiriya.
Swimming: At the hotel pool.
Accommodation Hotel with swimming pool
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Walk and Ox cart ride, afternoon visit to Rock Fortress.
Leave early morning with a packed breakfast or after an early breakfast for Hiriwaduna (20 minute transfer) for our 3 hour walk through this archetypal Sri Lankan village. The amazing birdlife, butterflies and possible sightings of crocodile only add to the charm of seeing the villagers as they go about their early morning tasks of fishing, or washing clothes at the periphery of the lake. We will wade through some shallow streams or if there is a more water in the streams then we might get a lift by a local fisherman and his boat. At Chena there is the opportunity to stop to enjoy the farmer's hospitality and perhaps enjoy a drink of sweet King Coconut or some other seasonal fruit. We now take a bullock cart (Ox cart) which will transport us through the next part of the journey through dense shrub forests, home to many forest birds and other wildlife including monkeys, bear, python and even elephant. We return to Sigiriya for lunch. In the afternoon after the main heat of the day we visit and climb the Rock Fortress at Sigiriya. This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most famous of Sri Lanka. The rock fortress is renowned for its complex of water gardens, ancient frescos and the Mirror Wall. It is a wonder of human ingenuity how this magma plug from an extinct volcano has been utilized as a stronghold for centuries! We return to the hotel in Sigiriya.
Swimming: At the hotel pool.
Accommodation Hotel with swimming pool
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Drive to Kandy, visit Buddhist monks, make a batik, optional cultural show.
Our destination today is Kandy, Sri Lanka's hill capital, stopping en route in Matale to visit the Alu Vihare Temple. In addition to frescoed caves this temple is also home to Monks who, even today, occupy themselves with transcribing Buddhist history and legend to Ola Leaf manuscripts. We watch as this ancient art is patiently practiced by monks and artisans. Kandy is at the heart of Sri Lanka's age old arts and craft industry. In the afternoon we visit a batik manufacture who will guide us through the complicated task of creating our very own hand made batik which we can take home as a souvenir. We spend the night in this atmospheric town encircled by mountains with its tranquil lake at its centre. In the evening we can opt to see the traditional cultural dancing show in town.
Swimming: At the hotel pool.
Accommodation Hotel with swimming pool
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Optional visit to Temple of Tooth. Drive to Kitulgala, dugout canoe river crossing, short walk.
We have a few hours in the morning to explore Kandy on our own, possibly visiting the Temple of Tooth before leaving at around 11am for Kitulgala, the film location of David Lean's masterpiece "The Bridge On The River Kwai". Kitulgala is an excellent area for adventure activities. We have lunch and cross the Kelani river on a dugout canoe for a short walk through the Kelani valley forest reserve. The rainforest like terrain is home to many of Sri Lanka's endemic birds. We continue walking to arrive at a series of rock pools nestled within an area of grove of trees, the perfect place for a swim. We overnight at a hotel situated on the Kelani River.
Swimming: In the rock pools along the walk
Accommodation Hotel
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White water rafting, tea plantation visit, transfer to Nuwara Eliya.
After breakfast we have a 30 mins drive to the 'put in' for our White Water Rafting excursion on the Kelani River. This short but exhilarating excursion is pitched at a level suitable for good swimmers who are over the height of 3ft 11 (1.2m) or over the age 11yrs. It's then on to Nuwara Eliya, driving past 'Devon' and 'St.Clair's' waterfalls and visiting a Tea Plantation and Factory en route to watch the process of turning the raw green leaf into the familiar final product. It is the home of the famous Ceylon Tea and the rolling mountains are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls. The climate, misty glens and the decidedly British character make Nuwara Eliya a must on any Sri Lankan travel itinerary. Overnight Nuwara Eliya.
Swimming: In the river.
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Horton Plains walk to Worlds End. Drive to Bandarawela, cooking with chef.
At 2200m the Horton Plains are part of Sri Lanka's highest plateau in the central mountain country. This 'Fen' is a very scenic region with an astounding variety of scenery from mountains to grasslands, from marshes to trout streams. Sri Lanka's best-flavoured high grown teas are grown in the surrounding areas. There are spectacular views from 'Worlds End' where the plateau plunges a thousand feet in a straight sheer drop. It's a cool and bracing climate, excellent for trout fishing (!) and very good walking country. Distinctive flora (many English field flowers grow on the plains) colourful butterflies and many rare highland birds. After a 2-3 hour walk it's on to Bandarawela. This is an unhurried, unpretentious hill-country town which exists to supply the needs of the tea plantation workers, farmers and its hardworking inhabitants. The people of Bandarawela enjoy a simple way of life; where school children and grandparents work together on the family plot for the home's requirement of fruit and vegetable and also tend their cattle and goats. Another distinctive feature of Bandarawela is the colonial flavour still preserved in the many old buildings including the Bandarawela Hotel and the old Cargill's Supermarket. In the late afternoon / early evening the hotel chef will take us to the local market, just a short distance away. Here we select the fresh fruit, vegetables and meat for dinner. We then return to the hotel in Bandarawela and assist with the preparation of a traditional Sri Lankan dinner.
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Time 2 - 3 hrs walking
Downhill walk through tea plantations from Lipton's Seat. Cricket match at Bandarawela.
After breakfast we drive to the Dambatenne tea factory from here we change vehicles and drive through the lush tea plantations to the viewpoint called 'Lipton's Seat'. This is the lookout that the Scottish tea baron Sir Thomas Lipton used to survey his burgeoning empire. The view are some of the best with rolling hills of plantations and montane forests. We have a picnic lunch and walk down to the vehicle approx 1 hour. From here we transfer back to Bandarawela. The playing field at Bandarawela is usually full of local children playing cricket and if we wish to join or play our own match. This is usually a highlight of the holiday for the children. We then return to our hotel in Bandarawela.
Accommodation Hotel
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Transfer to Udawalawe National Park to see elephants. Transfer to Embilipitiya.
Today, we drive (approx 3hrs) to the Udawalawe National Park, the best place on the island for seeing wild elephants. This impressive reserve area has enjoyed protected status since 1972 and is home to a large herd of elephants, several species of deer, wild boar, wild buffalo, jackal and the elusive leopard. Surrounded by mountain ranges, the terrain of the park is a mixture of grassland (rather like the savannah of Africa) and shrub jungle. Teak plantations, water holes, the large Udawalawe Reservoir and the Walewe River make this place special. Our exploration of the park by jeep should allow us to get close to wild elephants. We then transfer (approx 45mins) to our hotel near the town of Embilipitiya.
Swimming: At the hotel pool.
Accommodation Hotel
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Visit the Born Free Foundation Elephant Transit Home. Afternoon at Yala National Park.
The Elephant Transit Home is an admirable initiative which is sponsored by the Born Free Foundation. Baby elephants who are injured or orphaned in the wild are brought to the Transit Home where they are cared for an rehabilitated in a natural setting. Once the elephants are old enough and strong enough they are radio collared and released in to the National Park in small groups. The first group to be released in to the park successfully reproduced in the wild in 2008! After spending some time here watching them being fed, we continue to Tissamaharama for an afternoon jeep safari of Yala National Park. Yala – Sri Lanka's most known National Park is popular for Elephant, Leopard, Bear, Crocodile and Wild Boar. Its open undulating terrain made it famous for elephants for many years, but recently the park has also received much fame through publicity by National Geographic and the Discovery TV channels, which focused on a leopard research/conservation and identification project. Claims have subsequently been made that Yala National Park has the world's highest concentration of leopard per square kilometre. Vegetation here is primarily grassland and shrub jungle with patches of dense growth. There are also several salt and fresh water lagoons which are a haven for a large variety of resident and migrant birds. Overnight Tissamaharama.
Swimming: At the hotel pool.
Accommodation Hotel with swimming pool
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Transfer to Mirissa on the beach. Time at leisure on the beach.
There is an optional morning jeep safari of Yala National Park for a second chance to track the Sri Lanka Leopard! We then transfer (approx 3hrs) to the coast for some deserved rest and relaxation. Our hotel is located next to the beach in Mirissa and also has a swimming pool
Swimming: In the pool and the sea.
Accommodation Hotel with swimming pool
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A second day at the beach. Optional snorkelling and whale watching.
Today we have time to explore the area at our leisure and relax by the pool or on the beach. Optional snorkelling and whale watching excursions to see Blue Whales and many Dolphin species will be possible between the months of November and April.
Swimming: In the pool and the sea.
Accommodation Hotel with swimming pool
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Transfer to Seeduwa via Galle. Overnight near the airport.
We travel up Sri Lanka's west coast to Galle, an old Dutch port from colonial times with an impressive fortified harbour. Another drive of approximately 3 hours will take us to Seeduwa (near the airport) and our final night in Sri Lanka.
Swimming: At the hotel pool.
Accommodation Hotel with swimming pool
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Departure day. A single transfer to Colombo Airport is provided.
After breakfast we have a single, timed group transfer to the airport where KE Land Only package services end.
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Holiday Information
Holiday Information
What's included
- An experienced English-speaking local leader
- Single timed Colombo Airport transfers
- All land transport involved in the itinerary
- All meals
- Rafting excursion at Kitugala with qualified river guides and all equipment (life vests and helmets included)
- 1 jeep safari at Udawalawe and Yala National Parks
- Batik making at Kandy
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Departure tax on leaving Colombo (if applicable)
- Tips for trek staff and hotel staff
- Optional excursions as in the itinerary
- Miscellaneous expenses - soft drinks and souvenirs etc.
Sri Lanka's rich history includes several periods of colonisation which have influenced the country's cuisine. The staple food of Sri Lanka is rice, which is boiled or steamed and served with a variety of curries ranging from very mild to very fiery. A typical Sri Lankan meal would consist of a main curry of fish, beef, chicken or mutton, accompanied by several other side dishes made with vegetables or lentils, pickles, chutneys and 'sambols' - a spicy condiment made of ground coconut or onions mixed with chilli, dried fish and lime juice. Other Sri Lankan foods include Hoppers - rice pancakes commonly eaten for breakfast and lunch, and lamprais - a dish of Indonesian / Dutch origin comprising of rice cooked in a meat stock and slowly baked in a banana leaf with a variety of meat and vegetable sides. In the majority of tourist hotels including the ones we shall be using for this trip it is also usual to find several Western dishes offered on the menu.
Meal plan
Joining Arrangements & Transfers
Usually children of 11yrs and under will share with parents in a triple for a family of 3, or for a family of 4 have a double with 2 extra beds or 2 rooms. Children over 12 yrs will share with parents in a triple for a family of 3, or have 2 rooms for a family of 4. We will do everything to ensure that you are happy with your rooming allocation.
Additional hotel nights are available pre and post the holiday. Hotels are subject to availability and prices may vary. Please contact the office for further details.
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Group Leader & Support Staff
Spending Money
Approximately US$750 per family (2 adults and 2 children) should easily cover all personal spending including tips for local staff (allow $30 per family member), optional activities, refreshments, hotel bar bills etc. If you are intending to buy expensive souvenirs, you should budget accordingly (credit cards can be useful in this respect). Also, if you expect to buy considerable quantities of soft drinks or beer, you should make an allowance for this. It is not necessary to purchase local currency (Sri Lankan rupees) prior to travelling. We recommend you carry your travel money in the form of cash rather than travellers cheques as you will exchange the majority of this into local currency on the day of your arrival in Sri Lanka. If for security reasons you prefer to use travellers cheques this is OK but please note that travellers' cheques often exchange for less favourable rates. Sterling and US Dollars are equally easy to exchange in Sri Lanka.
Optional extras:
All prices are subject to change.
Cultural Dance in Kandy $5 per person
Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park $45 per person
Extra jeep safari in Yala National Park $45 per person
Guidance on Tipping
Tips are the accepted way of saying 'thank you' to your local guides and crew. They do not form part of their wages. KE always pays local staff the best rates of pay, no matter what country they are in and any tips they receive are seen as a personal thank you from group members. For our part, we advise local teams that tips are not a duty or a prerequisite but are a bonus and entirely dependent on the service that was given. For your local staff we recommend that you give a tip if you feel that their services have met your satisfaction. We suggest a tip to your leader the equivalent of US$20-25 per family member (with perhaps a little more for small groups of five or less).
Baggage Allowance
There is no baggage limit on this holiday other than that imposed by your international carrier but we do ask you to restrict your luggage to 1 main bag plus small day-pack per person.
Beat the Jet Lag
Our holidays are normally designed with minimal 'down time' at the start of the trip, but having a day or two at the beginning will have the additional benefit of allowing you time to get over the stress of travelling across time zones, leaving you refreshed and ready for your holiday. We can easily arrange for you to have additional nights and airport transfers.
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.
The altitudes on this holiday are not extreme and the maximum altitude attained is no more than the equivalent of a pressurised cabin on an international flight. You may 'feel' the altitude the first time you trek above 2000 metres but all that is required is a slower pace to compensate. You should pay particular attention to your hydration levels while trekking above 2000 metres.
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 baggage to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
Walking boots, or study, comfortable walking shoes for children
Sandals or old trainser (for the rafting)
Trekking trousers
Waterproof overtrouses
Thermal baselayer shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirt
Light fleece jacket or warm jumper
Waterproof jacket
Sunhat with wide brim
Warm hat
Daypack 20 to 30 litres (depending on how much of the kids' stuff you need to carry)
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 2 x 1 Litre
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Washbag and toiletries
Small towel
Antibacterial handwash
Headtorch and spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit – Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Immodium), painkillers, plasters, blister treatment, Insect repellent (DEET), antihistamine cream and tablets, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are a good idea.
The following items are optional:
Travel clothes
Buff or scarf (for dusty jeep roads in the National Park)
Trekking poles
Pen-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Toys / games / books / a football etc.
At religious sites it is necessary to cover shoulders and wear long trousers or a skirt that extends below the knees. You also have to remove hats and shoes. The stone floors can be very hot so it is a good idea to take a pair of socks that you can put on when visiting temples.
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 Sri Lanka
UK and USA passport holders do require a visa/ETA. The ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) fee is US$30 and you need to apply for this online prior to departure at www.eta.gov.lk
Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you specific require any vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella), along with hepatitis A and typhoid. A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required if travelling from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and for travellers having transited for more than 12 hrs through an airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. On holidays to more remote areas you should also have a dentist check up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro.
The unit of currency in Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee.
Electricity Supply & Plug
We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at:
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.
Sri Lanka has a typically tropical climate with an average annual temperature of 27°C at sea-level. It is, of course, cooler at higher elevations, with annual average temperatures of 20°C in Kandy, dropping to 16°C at Newara Eliya. Year round, the conditions in the hill country are pleasant for hiking, with cool evenings. Bright, sunny, warm days are the rule and are common even during the height of the monsoon - climatically Sri Lanka has no off season. The south-west monsoon brings rain from May to July to the western, southern and central regions, while the north-east monsoon brings rain to the northern and eastern regions in December and January.
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- 13 days multi-activity and sightseeing including short walks
- Max altitude - 2200m
- SWIMMING: Available on 8 nights at the hotel pool and in rivers
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Well that's sad news.....I've been hesitating about going to see David Bowie at all, as I'm afraid I might be embarassed for the man. Pablo Picasso is my favorite song from the new album (which is sad because it's a cover), so that would really suck if he's not even going to play it.Help stop world hunger....eat your pets!
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You're not going to be embarrassed! I saw him four times on the European tour and everyone (except a couple of teenage boys that dig the Stones) loved him. He consistently delivered a great performance.If he's not doing Pablo, then at least you will get Cactus... There is no sex on http://www.BowieLive.com
I'd like to see Pablo Picasso remember ther words to "Bewley Brothers" or "Quicksand"!!!!!DB made it work in the Riverside performance, but those with the DVD may double check. It reminds me of the "Spacecraft" song from last year that was only played 2-3 times. The song was carried by a one-off vocal performance that difficult to repeat multiple times.Some songs tour better than others. Some songs get dropped and never appear again. Some good songs have never been played by Bowie live!! Now I forget the point I was trying to make...BFP
I thought the riverside performance was great, although Gerry Leonard seems to abandon his acoustic intro to fiddle with some settings on his space station set up. Bowie delivers it with great tongue in cheek delivery. Shame he's dropped it.
Technically Pablo is a cover, but anyone who has heard the original will attest, it's virtually a whole new song (just with the same lyrics).Some songs are tough to pull off live, and I can definitely see Pablo being one, what with its breathless quickfire vocal delivery.Slan libh,Dara"The two aims of the Party are to conquer the whole surface of the earth and to extinguish for once and for all the possibility of independent thought" - 1984 (George Orwell)
The performance in Helsinki was horrible. Bowie could not keep up with the band, he was out of breath and -key. I love the song as much as the next person, but after that performance I'm glad other people do not have to hear the embarrasing live version. Apparently, some tracks just aren't meant to be played live.KArt | Project Michelangelo | LiveJournal
My 16 yo nephew got into current Bowie through Pablo Picasso so although I agree it is tough to pull off live, I am still hoping he plays it at the Melbourne concert. Perhaps Gail could help out more on this number....such as singing the verses? Bowie in Australia 2004 | Join the Community
I really do NOT understand your logic?,Why on earth would it embarass you?,He sings many great songs on this Reality tour,To let the version of one song put you off going to see him?,To me is crazy.Concider yourself lucky you have the opportunity to go see him live.Let me assure you honey!,Theres a lot more in life to be embarassed about then one cover song.London Bye Ta-Ta...
yeah i hate it when he either forgets or rearranges lyrics in live performances...ie in tvc15 live versions he sings 'creature feature', would rather he didn't sing it!!! EVERYONE IS ENTITLED..TO MY OPINION
John Cale cover is better. ___________________Claude
I do agree that the Riverside performance was very good. Does anyone know about the Oslo, Norway performance? I haven't heard any complaints about it yet
No, No, No! Gail filling in verses is NOT GOOD. She's got a lovely voice and I enjoy hearing it immesely on lead in Under Pressure and as back-up on other songs. But I HATE when Gail "fills in" for notes David feels less confident about hitting. At the 2000 BBC concert (I think, or was it the Bridge School Benefit, I forget), she sang part of the lead on Aladdin Sane and I HATED THAT!!! David sang the first verse (albeit at a lower key than the original song recorded in '73) and it sounded great, then Gail sang the second verse at a higher key (more akin to the original key). But since David's lower key first verse WORKED, I didn't like having him abdicate the second verse to Gail so she could sing it in a higher key. He should have done the whole song in the lower key, or, if he didn't like it that way, he shouldn't have done it at all. I love Gail, but when I show up to see David live, I want to hear HIS voice on lead. Zigbot
Maybe he could slow it down and deliver the song in the same style as the original.bye tr trendy's trainpage is at http://www.geocities.com/trendy_rechauffe "No peachy prayers, no trendy rechauff� I'm with you so I can't go on"SYDNEY 20/02/04
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At the 2000 BBC concert (I think, or was it the Bridge School Benefit, I forget)
Bridge School. That version was dreadful!KArt | Project Michelangelo | LiveJournal
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John Cale cover is better.
Agree!Can't see why DB wanted to cover it in the first place. To me Cale's version is the only. (And Richman's is good too, but it just doesn't have that special place inside my heart. Ok, so Cale's version is not the only one... GO JOHN CALE! anyway.)There is a chair, that is walking down the streetAnd it has little shoes on its feetAnd it says: La la la la la
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"I suppose it's sit nice next the the three (yes THREE!!!!!!) editions of Reality I now have, regular singe cd, double cd with three extra tracks and tour edition (with live DVD)They produce it because they know there are people like us who must own everything. We fall for it because we love the music so much."Double CD and tour edition I could accept but not the single disc version, too.Heroin, My Heroin
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Yup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! John Cale... Man of Music... Man of MEAT"A" is for Atonal, artfully adding audible auras
The single cd was the first I got as I couldn't find the double anywhere and was desperate to hear the album. I didn't have a pc at this point so had to rely on local shops to supply my addiction. I'm hardly gonna sell it on now.
Fair enough.Heroin, My Heroin
Hi and Happy New Year to you:-),I really do not understand anyone buying the single disc version of Reality,Theres simply no point to it,I suppose its issued for the non Bowie fans( if you understand my logic?),As for the double Reality disc set and the Touring edition?,They are beautiful works of art ( both musically and vizually),Although i know you dislike the Reality cover?,But im hoping as time passes?,That you will appreciate the beautiful artwork on the album:-)London Bye Ta-Ta...
I would if it didn't look like it was designed by a five-year-old. At least the music's marginally better.Heroin, My Heroin


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At typical storage temperatures and humidities for pharmaceutical solids (5–40 °C and <85% relative humidity), water behaves like an ideal gas, and the activity of water in a solid can be related to the headspace relative humidity by the following (5, 6):
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At the Yorktown Victory Center, a museum of the American Revolution, explore 18th-century culinary practices of Virginia during this three-day event beginning on Thanksgiving Day. Visitors learn about typical soldiers' fare during the war and trace the bounty of a Revolution-period farm from field to kitchen.
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Idaho Rules of Civil Proecdure Rule 16(o) Supervised Access to Children.
(a) Coverage. This rule shall apply in cases, other than those brought under the Child Protective Act and Juvenile Corrections Act, in which the court orders supervised access to children.
(b) Purpose. This rule sets forth the duties and obligations for providers of supervised access to children. The best interest of children is the paramount consideration in deciding the manner in which supervision is provided.
(c) Scope of service. These standards govern supervised access. Each court may adopt local court rules that are not inconsistent with these standards and which are necessary to implement these standards.
(d) Definitions.
(i) Supervised Access is any contact between a supervised party and one or more children in the presence of an approved provider.
(ii) Provider includes any individual or entity appointed to provide supervised access between a supervised party and one or more children. Although accountable to the court, a provider is not a party to the court proceeding.
(iii) Exchange Supervision/Supervised Transfer is supervised access designed to facilitate the movement of one or more children between persons with the right to access those children. In this role, the provider waits at a neutral location and makes the exchange. Objective reports may be filed with the court regarding the behavior of the parties and the well-being of the child. Exchanges may take place at a variety of locations and times. The length of time between the first half of the exchange between parties and the return half may fluctuate between several hours or several weeks.
(iv) Non-Professional Provider is any provider who is not paid for providing supervised access services.
(v) Professional Provider is any provider paid for providing supervised access services.
(vi) Therapeutic Provider is a professional provider who is also a licensed mental health professional (including a psychologist, licensed master social worker, licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or an intern working under direct supervision of one of these professionals) and is ordered to provide Therapeutic Supervision.
(vii) Therapeutic Supervision includes the provision of supervised access services between the child and supervised party, as well as therapeutic intervention and modeling to help improve the parent-child interactions. A therapeutic provider may, when ordered, make evaluations and recommendations for further parent-child contact.
(viii) Supervised Party refers to a person who is authorized to have contact with a child only by supervised access or who is subject to an order for supervised exchanges/transfers.
(e) Court control of supervised access. The court shall make the final decision as to who the provider will be, the manner in which supervised access is provided, and any terms or conditions thereof. The court may consider recommendations by the attorney or guardian ad litem for the child, the parties and their attorneys, family court services staff, evaluators, therapists, and reports submitted by providers of supervised access services.
(f) Qualifications of providers.
(i) Unless otherwise ordered by the court or stipulated to by the parties, all individuals providing supervised access must:
(A) Be 21 years of age or older;
(B) If transporting a child, have proof of minimum automobile insurance, possess a valid current driver's license, not have been convicted of or pled guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other intoxicating substances within the last five years, and utilize an approved child car seat and/or seat belt for the child as required by law;
(C) Have no current or past civil, criminal, or juvenile protection or restraining order against him or her regarding a child involved in the case or a party to the case;
(D) Have no current ex parte domestic violence protection order against him/her;
(E) Have no current or past domestic violence protection order against him/her entered at/after an adjudicatory hearing held after notice to him/her;
(F) Have no current or past criminal 'no contact' order against him or her;
(G) Never have been a supervised party; and
(H) Communicate in a language that the non-custodial party and the child understand or have a neutral interpreter over the age of 18 present to assist with communication, including for the hearing-impaired.
(ii) In addition to the above, all professional providers must comply with the provisions of Idaho Court Administrative Rule 47 regarding Criminal History checks. A denial, either conditional or unconditional as defined by I.C.A.R. 47 precludes employment as a supervised access provider.
(g) Education and training of providers. When the court orders supervised access, each court must make available to the providers the terms and conditions of supervised access under subsections (n) and (o) and the legal responsibilities and obligations of a provider as provided in sections (p), (q) and (r). In addition, effective January 1, 2005, the professional provider of supervised access must have completed 13 hours of training in supervised access including the following topics:
(i) The role of a professional and therapeutic provider;
(ii) Child abuse reporting laws;
(iii) Record-keeping procedures;
(iv) Screening, monitoring, and termination of access;
(v) Developmental needs of children;
(vi) Legal responsibilities and obligations of a provider;
(vii) Cultural sensitivity;
(viii) Conflicts of interest;
(ix) Confidentiality requirements and limitations;
(x) Dynamics of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse and substance abuse;
(xi) Techniques for dealing with high conflict or difficult situations;
(xii) Effects of separation, divorce, on children and their parents;
(xiii) Local court practices and relevant state law;
(xiv) Maintaining a neutral role; and
(xv) Ethical principles involved in supervision of access.
(h) Safety and security procedures. All providers must make reasonable efforts to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the child, custodial and non-custodial parties, and providers during supervised access. In addition, professional providers must do all of the following:
(i) Establish, with the assistance of the local law enforcement agency if possible, a written protocol that describes what emergency assistance and responses can be expected from the local police or sheriff's department. The protocol should specifically address procedures to follow in the event a child is abducted during the process of supervised access.
(ii) Establish and set forth in writing minimum safety and security procedures and inform the parties of these procedures prior to the commencement of supervised access;
(iii) Obtain prior to providing services:
(A) Copies of any protective orders and no contact orders;
(B) Current court orders pertaining to the child;
(C) A report of any written records of allegations of domestic violence or abuse; and
(D) In the case of a child's chronic health condition, an account of his or her health needs.
(iv) Conduct a comprehensive intake and screening to assess the nature and degree of risk for each case. The procedures for intake should include separate interviews with the parties before access begins. During the interview, the provider shall obtain identifying information of the parties and the child(ren) and explain the reasons for temporary suspension or termination of access as specified subsection (s) of this section. If the child is of sufficient age and capacity, the provider shall include the child in an age-appropriate orientation prior to the first supervised access. The provider has the discretion to conduct an orientation of the process with the child separate and apart from the parties;
(i) Ratio of children to provider. A professional provider may determine the appropriate ratio of children to provider for supervised access based on:
(i) The degree of risk present in each case;
(ii) The nature of supervision required in each case;
(iii) The number and ages of the children to be supervised during a visit;
(iv) The number of people having contact with the child during access;
(v) The duration and location of supervised access; and
(vi) The experience of the provider.
(j) Conflict of interest-non professional providers. When appointing a non-professional provider the court should evaluate the provider's ability to act independently of the supervised person and in a neutral and unbiased fashion.
(k) Conflict of interest ñ professional providers. All professional providers must maintain an engaged but unbiased role. Generally, discussions between a provider and the parties outside the actual supervision situation should be limited to arranging access and providing for the safety of a child. Unless otherwise ordered by the court or stipulated to by the parties, professional providers shall not:
(i) Be financially dependent on the person being supervised party;
(ii) Be an employee of or work for the supervised party in a capacity other than providing supervision;
(iii) Be otherwise employed in another capacity in a case involving the same parties; or
(iv) Be a close relative of, or be involved in or have had an intimate relationship with, the supervised party.
(l) Maintenance and disclosure of records.
(i) The professional provider must keep, and it is recommended that all providers keep, a record for each case, including the following:
(A) A written record of each contact, including the date, time and duration of the contact;
(B) Who attended;
(C) A summary of activities;
(D) Actions taken by the provider, including any interruptions, temporary suspension or termination, and reasons for these actions;
(E) An account of critical incidents, including physical or verbal altercations and threats;
(F) Violations of protective or court visitation/access orders;
(G) Any failure of the parties to comply with the terms and conditions of the supervised access order; and
(H) Any incidents of abuse.
(ii) Records and reports shall be limited to facts, observations and direct statements made by the parties and/or the children, except where a therapeutic provider has been authorized by the court to evaluate and make recommendations regarding the adult/child interactions. All contacts by the provider in person, in writing, or by telephone with any party, the children, the court, attorneys, mental health professionals, and referring agencies must be documented in the case file.
(iii) If ordered by the court, or requested by either party or the attorney for either party or the attorney for the child, a report about the supervised access must be produced and sent to all parties, their attorneys, the attorney for the child, and the court. Such reports shall not include recommendations regarding future access unless ordered by the court and submitted by a therapeutic provider.
(iv) Information gathered and observations made as a result of appointment as a provider shall not be disclosed to anyone except as required by law, court order, or upon consent of both the parties.
(m) Evidentiary privilege. Communications between parties and providers of supervised access are not protected by any privilege that would not otherwise apply.
(n) Delineation of terms and conditions. The provider is responsible for following all of the terms and conditions of any supervised access order. The provider shall:
(i) Monitor conditions to reasonably ensure the health, safety and welfare of the child;
(ii) Follow the frequency and duration of the access as ordered by the court;
(iii)Remain neutral;
(iv) Insure that all contact between the child and the supervised party is within the provider's hearing and sight, and that discussions are audible to the provider;
(v) Communicate in a language that the child and non-custodial party understand;
(vi) Allow no derogatory comments about another party, his or her family, the caretaker, the child or the child's siblings;
(vii) Allow no discussion of the court case or possible future outcomes;
(viii) Allow neither the provider nor the child to be used to gather information about another party or a caretaker, or to transmit documents, information, or personal possessions;
(ix) Allow no spanking, hitting, or threatening of the child;
(x) Allow no access to occur while the supervised party appears to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs;
(xi) Allow no emotional, verbal, physical, or sexual abuse;
(xii) nsure that the parties follow any additional rules set forth by the provider or the court; and
(xiii) Allow no other person to have access, unless such access has been specifically approved by the court or by all parties in writing.
(o) Safety considerations for cases involving sexual abuse. All providers must adhere to the following additional terms and conditions in cases involving allegations of sexual abuse:
(i) Allow no exchanges of gifts, money or cards;
(ii) Allow no photographing, audio taping, or videotaping of the child;
(iii) Allow no physical contact with the child that appears inappropriate or sexualized, such as lap sitting, hair combing, stroking, hand holding, prolonged hugging, wrestling, tickling, horse-playing, changing diapers or clothes, or accompanying the child to the bathroom;
(iv) Allow no whispering, passing notes, hand signals, or body signals that appear inappropriate or sexualized; and
(v) Allow no supervised access in the location where the alleged sexual abuse occurred.
(p) Responsibilities and obligations of a provider. All providers of supervised access must:
(i) Inform the parties before commencement of supervised access that while communications are confidential, no privilege exists;
(ii) Report suspected child abuse to the appropriate agency, as required by law, and inform the parties of the provider's obligation to make such reports;
(iii) Comply with and enforce the terms of this rule and the court's order; and
(iv) Suspend or terminate access as appropriate under subsection (s).
(q) Additional responsibilities of professional providers. In addition to the preceding responsibilities and obligations set forth under subsection (p), the professional provider must:
(i) Prepare a written contract that informs each party of the terms and conditions of supervised access and that is signed by all parties before the commencement of supervised access;
(ii) Review custody and visitation/access orders relevant to the supervised access;
(iii) Implement an intake and screening procedure under subsection (h)(iii);
(iv) Develop a written protocol for suspension or termination of access services; and
(v) Provide general information to the parties about how they may be referred back to the court when access has been suspended or terminated.
(r) Discharge of the supervisor.
(i) If a previously named provider cannot accept the appointment for whatever reason, that provider shall within five days of the notice of appointment, or receipt of the notice to the supervisor, or order, file a declination of appointment. A provider need not give a specific reason for declining an appointment to provide supervised access.
(ii) If at any time after the acceptance of the appointment or before providing supervised access services the provider is no longer willing or able to act as a supervisor, the provider shall notify the court by filing a written resignation with the court and mailing a copy to the parties and their attorneys.
(iii) Upon motion of a party, or the court on its own motion, a supervisor may be removed for failure or inability to comply with this rule, the conditions of appointment or because the services are no longer needed.
(s) Temporary suspension or termination of supervised access. All providers must make reasonable efforts to provide a safe environment for all participants. Access may be temporarily interrupted, rescheduled at a later date, or terminated if a provider determines that the rules for the access have been violated; the child has become acutely distressed; or the health, safety or welfare of the child or provider is at risk. When suspending or terminating access, providers shall:
(i) Notify the court and state the reasons for suspension or termination of supervised access in writing, and provide copies to all parties, their attorneys, and any attorney for the child; and
(ii) Record all interruptions or terminations of access in their case file or, in the case of non-professional providers inform the court of such interruptions or terminations of access.
Comments: This Rule is intended to establish the framework for court-ordered supervised access to children. Each court is encouraged to make available to all providers of supervised access to children informational materials about the role of the provider, the terms and conditions of supervised access and the legal responsibilities and obligations of a provider. In addition to the extent dictated by local needs and conditions, Courts may develop local rules not inconsistent with this rule to govern supervised access to children.
Courts should consider the following best practices in ordering supervised access:
1. Generally it is not in the best interests of children to have 'supervised exchanges /transfers' occur at law enforcement agencies. Courts should look for other neutral locations for exchanges/transfers.
2. At the current time, the rule does not impose requirements for the amount of training or for the timing of training. Judges should ensure that professional providers' training is recent and relevant to the role they will play in any particular case.
3. No new evidentiary privilege is created by this rule. Communications of professional providers may be privileged under other provisions of Idaho law. Even where no privilege applies, providers should maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding the case except when ordered by the court, subpoenaed to produce records or testify in court, requested by a mediator or evaluator in conjunction with a court-ordered mediation, investigation or evaluation, required by child protective services, requested by law enforcement or necessary to report suspected child abuse to the appropriate agency as required by law.
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