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Rail passengers given more powers to challenge levels of compensation
Rail passengers can challenge the amount of compensation they receive for delays and cancellations after strengthened rules to protect consumers took effect.
Rail passengers can challenge the amount of compensation they receive for delays and cancellations after strengthened rules to protect consumers took effect.
An "all-star team" of experts for the North of England should be formed to ensure the region gets the best deal possible from Brexit.
Theresa May has brought in Tony Blair's former policy chief to carry out a review of employment practices aimed at improving job security and rights for "ordinary working people".
US stocks climbed on Friday as banks made a rapid recovery following a steep fall a day ago.
Monarch has been granted an extension on its licence to operate, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said.
UK stocks were on a rollercoaster ride on Friday amid speculation over investor confidence in German lender Deutsche Bank.
Fashion chain H&M said third-quarter profits suffered a triple blow from the strong dollar, increased markdowns and unseasonably hot weather.
Workers at Scottish ferry operator CalMac are to be urged by their union to accept a revised pay offer.
A 24-hour strike on Virgin Trains East Coast is to go ahead after talks failed to resolve a dispute over jobs and conditions.
One of Britain's largest car manufacturers has been urged to continue investing after it said delays in Brexit negotiations could have a negative impact.
Tesco is set to reveal its third consecutive quarter of rising sales next week as the supermarket continues its fight-back amid a fierce price war.
Henderson Group, owner of Spar brands in Northern Ireland, has announced the support for Christian international aid and development agency, Tearfund for 2016.
London companies will bear the brunt of the Government's business rates review, with the Square Mile and some of the capital's busiest shopping districts set to take the biggest hit.
Deutsche Bank shares staged a dramatic recovery on Friday afternoon after reports emerged that it could only have to stump up 5.4 billion US dollars (£4.1 billion), rather than 14 billion US dollars (£10.5 billion), as part of a US Department of Justice settlement.
Output in Britain's powerhouse services sector "grew strongly" in July, defying expectations of a substantial slowdown in the wake of the Brexit vote.
A human rights organisation has called for a Northern Ireland company to stop training security forces in Bahrain amid concerns about torture.
Belfast International Airport has posted an increase of more than a third in its profits, rising to £510,000. Passenger numbers at the airport have also increased to almost 4.4 million people - up by around 400,000 on the previous year - according to the business's latest accounts.
Northern Ireland pharmaceutical giant Almac is creating 80 jobs as it invests £4m in its US operations. The company, founded by the late Sir Allen McClay, is expanding its clinical services division and developing its diagnostics operations at its site in Durham, North Carolina.
Northern Ireland could benefit from more connections to London Heathrow and further afield if the airport gets the green light for a third runway, it has been claimed.
High street retailer Argos is seeking around 70 recruits to work in its Belfast stores over the busy Christmas period.
A foldable, portable ramp for lovers of extreme sports has been named best Northern Ireland invention at an awards ceremony.
The Brexit vote has created uncertainty that could hurt Londonderry Port's future growth, the business has claimed. However, with turnover increasing to £7m in its latest accounts, the port said the historic decision brought "both opportunity and risk".
The decision to leave the EU has failed to slow down house-building in Northern Ireland, the latest figures suggest.
The City of London will be diminished as a result of Brexit, but the argument that firms will look to relocate is overstated, the City's special representative to the EU has said.
Major planning applications are taking almost twice as long to process compared to a year ago. The latest statistics from the Department for Infrastructure show there were 29 'major' applications between April and June this year, with the process taking on average 67 weeks to...
One of Northern Ireland's ghost estates has been finished and sold for £2.3m almost 10 years after the property market crash, developers have announced.
Royal Bank of Scotland has said it will complete the ring-fencing of its retail banking operations by the end of 2018.
Households are facing further increases in the cost of their insurance as a tax rate affecting millions of policies is increased this weekend.
The developer of a luxury hotel in Co Fermanagh and his wife are facing legal action to disqualify them as directors, the Belfast Telegraph can reveal.
Details have been announced of what will be included in a new garden city being built on the Thames Estuary to help deal with Britain's housing shortage.
Sadiq Khan has ordered an inquiry into the scale and impact of foreign investment in the London housing market amid fears over a potential "surge" in money flowing in from overseas.
Four Northern Ireland manufacturers employing a total of 8,200 staff will appear in a chart of the private firms making the strongest contribution to the UK economy.
First Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed a £1.7m project to help people into work in east Belfast.
Greggs is creating 22 new jobs with its latest shop opening in Belfast city centre. The bakery chain has launched its fifth store here, this time at the Scottish Provident Building at Donegall Square West, across from City Hall.
John Lewis managing director Andy Street is to step down on October 28 after being chosen as the Conservative candidate for metropolitan mayor of the West Midlands.
More than a third of British businesses have seen their wage bills rise since the introduction of the new national living wage, according to new research.
Optimism among businesses about the UK economy has reached a post-EU referendum high, according to a report.
Bank customers are still being left "exposed" after a series of IT failures at Britain's biggest lenders, a senior Conservative MP has warned.
Foreign investments in UK firms through merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has plummeted following Britain's decision to quit the European Union, a new report has revealed.
Consumer confidence has rebounded to pre-Brexit levels as shoppers appear to shrug off fears about the economy, according to a monthly survey.
Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has called for businesses to be more honest with consumers and "lead the way" in building "a culture of data confidence" in the UK.
US stocks fell on Thursday as drug companies and banks absorbed large losses.
The managing director of department store chain John Lewis is set to step down after being chosen as the Conservative candidate for metropolitan mayor of the West Midlands.
London mayor Sadiq Khan has called a proposed hike in business rates "a real kick in the teeth" for the capital's companies.
Buy-to-let investors face having to inject much bigger amounts of cash into their properties due to changes to the market, an expert has warned.
Philip Hammond has confirmed the Government is closing its Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme in the latest of George Osborne's flagship policies to be abandoned by the new administration.
Commerzbank, Germany's second-biggest lender, is to axe nearly 10,000 jobs and halt dividend payments as it embarks on a major restructure of the business.
More than 16 million working age people across the country have less than £100 in savings available, research has found.
A company which has revived the British Steel brand has announced it is on track to return the business to profit in this financial year.
British Airways is scrapping free meals on short haul flights in economy class, instead offering a selection of Marks & Spencer salads and sandwiches.
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A water quality scientist is responsible for safeguarding all aspects of water quality through scientific analysis and the setting of targets and standards in response to specific legislation. They compare test results with these standards, investigate shortfalls and take action to remedy problems.
Depending on the employer, they may be involved in providing solutions to water quality problems and water quality regulation.
Water quality scientists usually specialise in one of three areas:
- drinking water;
- groundwater;
- surface water (rivers, lakes, estuaries).
More senior roles may involve significant liaison with businesses, the public and other water industry professionals.
Tasks differ according to the specialist area, particularly with regard to the degree of contact with the public, businesses and regulatory authorities, but all roles are likely to involve some or all of the following:
- taking water samples (although routine sampling may be carried out by technicians);
- carrying out laboratory testing of samples for chemical or microbiological parameters and, in the case of drinking water, assessment of the quality of taste and clarity;
- analysing statistical data on water quality samples;
- visiting sites of concern, for example, potential sources of pollution or contamination, and sources of complaints about drinking water quality;
- liaising with customers and representatives from regulatory authorities;
- investigating reasons for lapses in water quality and suggesting changes or solutions to these problems;
- providing advice on avoiding problems, for example, to businesses discharging effluent;
- negotiating charges for effluent discharges;
- contributing to projects concerning water quality improvement;
- checking customers' premises and the construction of drains;
- investigating pollution incidents from a scientific and legal viewpoint;
- arranging for emergency action in response to pollution-causing incidents;
- conducting research related to water quality and setting up field surveys;
- sharing information with water quality professionals from other agencies.
Work activities may vary according to the current issues of concern; an ongoing and serious problem with water quality may cause other activities to be suspended or minimised until it has been dealt with.
- Starting salaries for water quality scientists are the region of £17,000 to £22,000.
- With experience salaries of £22,000 to £45,000 can be reached. Higher salaries may be achieved with chartered status and supervisory skills.
Benefits may include a contributory pension scheme, company car and private healthcare scheme.
Salaries are mostly on fixed scales with progression based on experience. However, a system of salary progression related to achievement of individual targets and performance is becoming more common.
Income data from the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). Figures are intended as a guide only.
Working hours
Standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, but roles typically include regular extra hours. Most organisations provide 24-hour emergency cover, so employees often work extra time on a rota basis. Overtime payments and a standby allowance may be available and time off in lieu is often given for bank-holiday working. Extra hours might be expected in response to a serious incident.
Part-time work and career breaks are possible.
What to expect
- Working outdoors in all weathers is typical for field-based staff but not for regulatory or laboratory-based scientists.
- Self-employment/freelance work is not generally possible until you have gained sufficient experience and expertise to make consultancy a possibility.
- Women are now well represented in this area of work.
- Jobs are available in all areas, as water quality is monitored throughout the UK.
- Dress code depends on whether you work outdoors or in a laboratory.
- The day-to-day schedule may be unpredictable and stressful due to the need to be responsive to incidents.
- Absence from home overnight is uncommon as is overseas work or travel, except within consultancies.
- Travel within a working day is frequent. Part of each day may be spent travelling to sites of concern or to customers' or businesses' premises. Covering a large region may involve considerable daily travel.
This area of work is open to all graduates but will be especially relevant to those with a science degree. In particular, the following subjects are useful:
- chemistry;
- environmental science;
- biology;
- biochemistry;
- geology;
- microbiology.
Entry is possible with a relevant HND, for example subjects that have a strong element of analytical chemistry and/or biology. However it may be difficult to secure a job with a HND only because of the level of competition typical of all environmental roles.
If you have a HND you are more likely to be recruited to technician/sampling roles, with progression possible through experience and further study and training.
The water industry has a history of developing its own staff and seeking to fill vacancies through internal progression where possible. Laboratory experience within a work placement can aid HND entry. It is unlikely that you will be able to enter the career without a HND or degree.
Although a postgraduate qualification is not generally required, it may offer some advantage if your first degree is not closely related to the work. Postgraduate courses with work placements or with strong ties to the industry would be preferred. A number of courses are accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). For a list of institutions and courses, see CIWEM: Academic Accreditation.
You will need to show evidence of the following:
- good laboratory work skills;
- a sound analytical approach to problems;
- organisational skills;
- attention to detail;
- ability to communicate specialist information to the public and businesses;
- an awareness of the water industry, particularly water companies.
A driving licence is usually a requirement due to daily travel to sites.
Work experience
As with all environmental careers, work experience, whether paid or voluntary, is often important.
Organisations offering voluntary work include:
It is a good idea to get membership of a relevant organisation to keep up to date with news in the industry. Student and graduate membership is available with CIWEM. This gives access to publications and opportunities to attend conferences and events.
Water companies provide a major source of employment within the industry. There are various companies that supply water and sewerage to England and Wales and a full list can be found at Ofwat: Water Company Contact Details.
Water and waste water services are provided in Scotland by Scottish Water. It acts as the wholesaler to the licensed water and sewerage suppliers.
In Northern Ireland, these services are delivered by Northern Ireland Water.
Other employers include regulatory bodies, such as:
- Environment Agency (EA) - responsible for overseeing the quality of fresh, marine, surface and underground water in England and Wales.
- Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) - oversees the quality of tap water, ensuring safe drinking water is supplied and it meets the standards set down in law.
Environmental protection in Scotland, including groundwater quality, is the responsibility of:
In Northern Ireland, pollution and groundwater quality are monitored by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
There are a few vacancies in consultancies and environmental organisations.
Look for job vacancies at:
- CIWEM Jobs Market
- Chemistry World Jobs
- Nature Jobs
- New Scientist Jobs
- Local and national press.
- Websites of water companies and regulatory bodies.
Useful directories for contact details include the ENDS Environmental Consultancy Directory.
Recruitment agencies are now quite active in advertising posts for both permanent and temporary staff. Large national agencies are the most likely to be used by water companies.
Get more tips on how to find a job, create a successful CV and cover letter, and prepare for interviews.
Professional development
Employers generally provide on-the-job training. Formal training is usually provided for procedural and regulatory issues and is often delivered by relevant agencies or consultants. Self-directed study and distance learning are used by some employers.
Water quality scientists are required to keep their knowledge up to date as there are frequent changes within legislation concerning water quality. For this reason continuing professional development (CPD) is important.
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) offers CPD courses covering topics such as communicating complex ideas and health and safety. It also has online CPD units which can be completed by members and non-members. They cover a variety of subjects such as disinfection, implementing an environmental management system and municipal waste water treatment. Find out more at CIWEM: e-learning.
Once you have built up some relevant experience you can become a member of CIWEM. To do so, you will need to submit a written report that details your environmental activities and demonstrates your responsibility in water management.
The larger water companies have graduate training schemes or management training programmes, and these tend to concentrate on commercial functions and water operations management, rather than water quality work. They typically provide structured training towards understanding all aspects of the business, as well as support for professional qualifications.
Environment officers are occasionally recruited by the Environment Agency (EA), which then puts them through structured training programmes including water quality.
Career prospects
At first, career progression is not usually rapid and you must first build up your expertise, knowledge and experience. Beyond that, progression is partly dependent on your motivation.
Some water quality scientists are happy to remain in their role, developing their own expertise and authority within a specialist area.
You may decide to gain chartered status with the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). You will need a degree and relevant experience that demonstrates you have met 14 mandatory competencies.
Once you have achieved this you will be able to apply for registration with the Science Council. Having chartered status should aid career progression. Find out more at CIWEM: Membership.
The most obvious career move for ambitious staff within water companies is to become water operations managers, with responsibility for managing a range of facilities within the water industry and coordinating and directing all activities relating to water operations. However, there is stiff competition for these posts, particularly among graduates recruited onto graduate training schemes.
Other management roles include the management and supervision of sampling, treatment and laboratory facilities and staff. There are opportunities to manage water quality teams or to move into more generic environmental protection roles or national policy/research work within the Environment Agency (EA).
If you become an experienced water quality scientist who is recognised as an expert in your field, you may be able to move into consultancy, providing services to water organisations nationally and internationally. This is only likely with significant experience of research, publishing and/or management.

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Sony reveals extensive US PSP roster
The roster of games to be made available for the North American debut of the PSP stateside is highly impressive, with some twenty-five games looking set to hit the streets within the 'launch window', which commences on March 24th. The list is certainly extensive, far more so than the Japanese debut and there is already genuine competition in some genres - Ridge Racer vs. Need for Speed, for example. Indeed, a number of these titles are of the respectably sized variety with the former being joined by the likes of FIFA 2005, Metal Gear Acid, Spider-Man 2, Tony Hawk's Underground, not to mention online-enabled offerings like Twisted Metal: Head-On and Wipeout Pure.
Here's the run-down in full, shamelessly ripped from Sony's own pages:
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- Call of Duty: Black Ops III is coming to the PS3 and Xbox 360 after all
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1. Automatic Social Annotations
Google is not giving up on their Google+ social network by any means. Now if you have a Google+ page linked to your website (and vice versa) plus a 'significant' number of followers. What 'significant' actually is I'm not sure but Google does state that search ads that use Social Annotations have a 5-10% higher click-through rate. So if its free, takes up more real estate and can supposedly lead to more click-throughs then why not?
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We know mobile is a big deal and so too are mobile apps. Google Enhanced campaigns now allows advertisers to target mobile app users time of day, location and device. Bid adjusters can then be used to target certain demographics at an adgroup level.
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A truce in Kasem conflict
The feud between American Top 40 DJ Casey Kasem's wife and children seems to have ended in a negotiated settlement.
Kasem's children - Kerri, 41, Mike, 40, and Julie, 38 - complained their stepmother, Jean, was preventing them from seeing their father, who has advanced Parkinson's disease and is in a hospital. In court in October, Jean said it wouldn't be good for Casey to see his kids. But a court-hired doctor testified that Casey wanted to see them. Julie was trying to get legal control of her dad's health care.
In a hearing Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Julie's attorneys said she was withdrawing that request as part of a confidential visitation agreement.


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Unemployment rate up in June
July 07, 2003
The number of unemployed persons increased by 360,000 in June to 9.4 million, and the unemployment rate rose from 6.1 to 6.4 percent. Since March, unemployment has increased by 913,000.
The rate for adult men edged up for the third month in a row; at 6.1 percent, the jobless rate for this group was 0.8 percentage point higher than in March. The teenage unemployment rate, at 19.3 percent, has trended up since the beginning of the year. Over the month, the unemployment rate for blacks increased to 11.8 percent. Jobless rates for the other major worker groups—adult women (5.2 percent), whites (5.5 percent), and Hispanics (8.4 percent)—showed little change from May.
In June, there were 2.0 million unemployed persons who had been looking for work for 27 weeks or longer, an increase of 410,000 over the year. They represented 21.4 percent of the total unemployed, up from 18.8 percent a year earlier.
These data are from the Current Population Survey. For more information on current unemployment, see "The Employment Situation: June 2003" (PDF) (TXT), USDL 03-253.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Unemployment rate up in June on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2003/jul/wk1/art01.htm (visited September 30, 2016).
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At PEOPLE we never try to calculate the worth of a picture by the number of words it would replace. We know words and pictures are both essential to the telling of a good story, and we go to extraordinary lengths at times to put our writer-photographer teams in the thick of the action. This week two veteran PEOPLE photographers faced very different obstacles in completing their assignments. In Baghdad, determined to capture candid images of a city under siege, Ken Regan had to outwit an Iraqi regime bent on managing every 35-mm frame emanating from Saddam Hussein's jittery nation (page 46). Christopher Little, on the other hand, granted rare access at the White House to photograph First Lady Barbara Bush (page 82), found himself praying for the good health of a 3-year-old English springer spaniel named Millie.
The negotiating skills of Regan and senior writer Ron Arias were put to the test from the moment they touched down at Baghdad airport. Detained because of a question about their visas, the two appealed, then waited four hours for permission to stay. Two days later they were assigned a "minder" who had just one duty. "Whenever we wanted to photograph something," says Regan, "the minder's job was to say, 'No.' "
Eventually the team hit on a stratagem: They persuaded a pretty British photographer to join them. While she distracted the driver and Arias engaged their minder in conversation, Regan slipped away to capture some unsupervised photos. One day Regan and Arias returned to their hotel while their minder went off to lunch. Then they made off in a taxi to meet with three American college students who had been detained in Baghdad after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. To illustrate the plight of other U.S. citizens held hostage in Iraq and Kuwait, Regan surreptitiously photographed the young Americans in front of one of the ubiquitous Saddam posters that decorate the city.
Christopher Little didn't have to outwit a minder. In fact, the White House assigned him an electrician, three furniture movers and a press aide to help him get his picture in the Map Room. But Little, who had become acquainted with Barbara Bush during five previous photo sessions for PEOPLE, found the First Lady to be less relaxed than usual. "She had just returned with the President from their vacation in Kennebunkport," Little says. "But with the crisis in Iraq, it couldn't have been very restful." Concerns about the First Dog seemed to add to Mrs. Bush's anxiety. To mark the recent publication of her whimsical story, Millie's Book, the First Lady was eager to be photographed with the title character. But Millie had been suffering of late from a form of lupus, manifested in her case by arthritis, fever and muscle pain. "Before the shoot I got several calls from the First Lady's press office," says Little. "They were concerned whether Millie would be up to it."
Millie was in fine fettle for the photos but proved to have a mind of her own. During Mrs. Bush's interview with Washington bureau chief Maria Wilhelm and managing editor Lanny Jones, the First Lady repeatedly summoned Millie. Instead, the recalcitrant pooch settled comfortably at Jones's feet. Meanwhile, Ranger, one of Millie's pups, began chomping noisily on a bone, and the interview was punctuated by Mrs. Bush's repeated commands—repeatedly ignored—for Ranger to "cut it out."
During the interview, Mrs. Bush recalled the Sept. 10 PEOPLE cover story, "Mom Goes to War," and expressed her concern for the soldiers stationed in Saudi Arabia. "I know families are being broken up," she said. "I know it's very, very hard." This is a sentiment that is undoubtedly shared by many of you. Readers wishing to send a message of support can write to Any Servicemember, Operation Desert Shield, APO N.Y., N.Y. 09848-0006 (for land-based forces); or Operation Desert Shield, FPO N.Y, N.Y. 09866-0006 (for those on board ship).
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May 21, 2013
Stade Francais snap up Taulafo from Wasps
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 05/21/2013
Stade Francais have announced the capture of London Wasps prop Zac Taulafo ahead of next season.
Taulafo has signed a three-year deal with the Parisians bringing an end to his time with Wasps. The Samoan international joined the Aviva Premiership club in 2009 and turned out in the 2011 World Cup.
But he has opted for a switch to the Top 14 and in his absence, Wasps have drafted in Ricky Reeves from Bedford and England's Matt Mullan.
May 20, 2013
Wasps sign Bedford scrum-half Reeves
Posted by Graham Jenkins on 05/20/2013
London Wasps have announced the signing of Bedford Blues scrum-half Ricky Reeves who will join the Premiership side next season.
The experienced prop will make the switch on the back of an impressive season in the Championship during which he has helped the Blues reach the final of the second-tier competition where they will face Newcastle Falcons.
Lance Corporal Ricky Reeves, who is part of the 33 Engineer Regiment bomb disposal unit and has served with the British Army in Afghanistan, will be given a sabbatical period by the Army having previously played for Cambridge and the Army. He also played for Saracens in this season's LV= Anglo-Welsh Cup.
London Wasps director of rugby Dai Young said: "Ricky is an experienced player who has been a key part of Bedford's excellent season this year and is very keen to be given a chance in the Premiership. He will be a very useful addition to our squad and we are looking forward to seeing what he can do at the top level."
May 10, 2013
Wasps bolster back-row with Jersey star
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 05/10/2013
London Wasps have added to their back-row resources with the signing of Jersey's Guy Thompson.
The back-rower was nominated for the RFU Championship Player of the Year award and arrived at Jersey from Gloucester's academy. "Guy has made a lot of people sit up and take notice with his performances in the Championship this season," Wasps' Dai Young said. "He is an explosive runner who will scare defences with his pace and power. His ability to play across the back row will be very valuable and we are all looking forward to seeing what he can do at this level."
Thompson said of the move: "I am really excited about Wasps and working with some fantastic players and coaches. It's a squad with some incredibly talented young players and it's great to see that the coaches are not afraid to give guys without huge experience a chance to show what they can do. I can't wait to get started."
May 9, 2013
Ashley Johnson re-signs with Wasps
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 05/09/2013
Springbok No.8 Ashley Johnson has extended his contract with Wasps after an impressive debut season.
Johnson has excelled for Dai Young's team this term making 25 appearances and he is delighted to have re-signed with Wasps. He said: "My first season has been hugely enjoyable and I have learned so much over the past year from the players and coaches at Wasps. When Dai talked to me about signing an extension I didn't need to think twice. I am part of a squad that is really building for the future and I am really happy to be part of what we are doing here."
Young added: "Ashley has been one of the standout players in the side this year and we are delighted to have extended his contract with the Club. He has taken our style of rugby in his stride and has become a real leader in the squad. With a number of young guys around him Ashley has been a hugely positive influence, leading by example on and off the pitch and we are all looking forward to seeing what he can do over the next few seasons."
May 3, 2013
Wasps quartet in line for young player award
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 05/03/2013
London Wasps have four players in the mix for the Rugby Players' Association Young Player of the Year award.
Back Elliot Daly, second-row Joe Launchbury, No.8 Billy Vunipola and winger Christian Wade are all in the mix while Exeter's Jack Nowell and Saracens' Mako Vunipola have also got the nod. The winner will be announced on May 22.
Wasps confirm end-of-season transfers
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 05/03/2013
London Wasps have announced which players are departing the club at the end of the season and those who are coming in.
Those leaving are: Tinus Du Plessis, Stephen Jones (retiring), Chris Mayor, T Rhys Thomas, Jonathan Poff, Nick Robinson, Zak Taulafo, Lewis Thiede, Alex Rae, Lorenzo Romano, Billy Vunipola, Stuart Commins.
And those arriving are: Matt Mullen (Worcester), Andy Goode (Worcester), Joe Carlisle (Worcester), Jake Cooper-Woolley (Cardiff), Nathan Hughes (Auckland), Rory Pitman (Rotherham), Josh Bassett (Bedford), Neil Cochrane (Bedford), Kearnan Myall (Sale Sharks), Jack Moates (London Irish), Ed Jackson (London Welsh).
Wasps coach Dai Young said: "I'd like to thank all of those players who are moving on the very best for the future and thank them for their contribution to London Wasps. It's always tough to say goodbye to players who have put in hard work for the club over the years."
April 29, 2013
Posted by Graham Jenkins on 04/29/2013
London Wasps have announced that forwards coach Trevor Woodman will leave the Premiership club at the end of the current season.
Woodman, who joined the club in 2009 having begun his coaching career in Australia following his retirement from playing, said: "I've had four really enjoyable years here and it's now time for me to seek a new challenge elsewhere. Working with lots of talented young players and helping them come through and emerge as key Premiership names has been something I have been very proud of.
"I have also learned a lot from Dai Young this season from his experience as a Director of Rugby. When Dai joined two years ago we mutually agreed I would stay on for two more years, while he assisted all coaching areas, and then he would take full control of the forwards, so it's now time for me to move on. I want to say thanks to all of the players, staff and supporters who I have worked with at Wasps over the years. I think the Club is in a great place after its previous struggles and is in good hands for the future."
April 22, 2013
Wasps hooker T Rhys Thomas to join Dragons
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 04/22/2013
London Wasps have announced hooker T Rhys Thomas is leaving the club at the end of the season due to family reasons - he will join RaboDirect PRO12 side the Dragons.
Thomas joined Wasps at the end of last season but has struggled living away from his family in Cardiff - with that in mind, Wasps have agreed to release him prior to the end of his contract. Thomas said: "Travelling back and forth has been really tough and I am incredibly grateful to Dai and Wasps for understanding the situation I'm in. I want to say thanks to everyone who has helped and supported me this season. I am leaving a club that I think is well on the way to becoming a massive force again in English rugby and I am just sorry I can't be part of it."
Wasps boss Dai Young added: "It's a difficult situation and one we would rather not find ourselves in given the timing, but we do understand that family comes first. TR has had a very good season with us and I'd like to thank him for his contribution over the past year."
April 8, 2013
Wasps flanker Sam Jones pens new contract
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 04/08/2013
London Wasps' flanker Sam Jones has opted to extend his current deal with the Aviva Premiership club.
Jones follows in the footsteps of Christian Wade, Elliot Daly and Joe Launchbury in signing a new contract and coach Dai Young is tipping him for big things. Young said: "I am a big fan of Sam's and his work rate and professionalism is excellent on and off the field. I am convinced he will be a long term regular first team player for this club with huge potential to develop further at international level if he continues to progress as well as he has."
Jones added: "I have been involved as a player with Wasps for around ten years now and I feel a real loyalty to the club. I am excited about what the future holds for this squad and with lots of young talent staying here, we are heading in a very positive direction."
April 4, 2013
Elliot Daly extends Wasps contract
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 04/04/2013
London Wasps' versatile back Elliot Daly has penned a new 'long-term contract'.
Daly has excelled for the Aviva Premiership team this term scoring an array of impressive tries and also proving to be deadly with the boot. And Wasps boss Dai Young was delighted with the 20-year-old's decision. "Elliot has been excellent since I joined the Club and he has the quality to play in a number of positions," Young said. "He is one of the extremely talented young English players that I want to build the future of this club around."
Daly added: "This was an easy decision for me. I love playing for Wasps and this is where I want to play my rugby. It's been a brilliant environment for me to develop in since I left school and the style of rugby we are cultivating is really enjoyable to be involved in. We're heading in a really positive direction and I hope to play a big part in that."
April 3, 2013
Wasps draft in Josh Bassett from Bedford
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 04/03/2013
London Wasps have bolstered their options on the wing with the signing of Bedford Blues flyer Josh Bassett ahead of next season.
Bassett was the RFU Championship's top try-scorer last season with 14 and he will look to vie with Christian Wade and Tom Varndell for a spot on the flanks. "Josh fits the bill perfectly for what we are trying to achieve here," Dai Young said. "He's young, he's very ambitious and he's English and he'll be an excellent addition to our set up.
"We have some very talented wingers in our squad but he's got a big future and having impressed hugely at Championship level we're looking forward to seeing what he can do with us."
March 13, 2013
Lewsey lands Cornish Pirates' CEO role
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 03/13/2013
England World Cup-winner Josh Lewsey has been appointed acting chief executive of the Cornish Pirates.
The ex-Wasps back joins "on a consultative and part-time basis from April to September," according to owner Dicky Evans. Since retiring Lewsey has worked for PwC and Citibank and Evans is looking forward to utilising Lewsey's rugby and busines experience.
In a statement, Evans added: "His CV is of course top notch, but of special significance has been his ability to switch his outstanding sporting ability into the area of business, deliberately differentiating himself from his peers in rugby by learning and adopting a broader set of skills in some of the world's most challenging industries. Josh and I have been in touch for a couple of years on the future of rugby in Cornwall, the Pirates and the stadium and his advice to me behind the scenes has been invaluable."
February 26, 2013
Wasps capture London Irish's Jack Moates
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 02/26/2013
London Wasps have signed promising scrum-half Jack Moates from London Irish ahead of next season.
Aged just 20, Moates has made 17 appearances for the Exiles and he is delighted to be joining Wasps. "It's a really exciting time to be joining London Wasps as they are flying high in the league and pushing for Heineken Cup qualification," Moates said. "There are already some high quality scrum-halves at Wasps but I am looking forward to developing further under the likes of Dai Young and Shane Howarth so that I can challenge for a place in the first team."
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young added: "I have been impressed with Jack as a young scrum half both for the London Irish A side and their senior side over the past year or so and I know he is a very ambitious player. I believe a squad needs a strong mix of scrum halves over the course of the season and he will add to the mix alongside the likes of Joe Simpson and Charlie Davies."
February 22, 2013
Wasps bring in Joe Carlisle to replace Robinson
Posted by Jeremy Inson on 02/22/2013
London Wasps have announced that Joe Carlisle will join the club at the end of the season from Worcester Warriors to replace Nick Robinson who is leaving for Bristol.
The 25-year-old Carlisle has scored 477 points in 90 appearances for the Warriors after coming through their academy. Earlier in the season he set a new club record of points scored in a European match, with 30 against Rovigo in the European Cup.
February 21, 2013
Nicky Robinson swaps Wasps for Bristol
Posted by Graham Jenkins on 02/21/2013
Championship side Bristol have announced the signing of Wales international fly-half Nicky Robinson on a three-year deal from Premiership club London Wasps.
Robinson, who won the last of his 13 Test caps in 2009, joined Wasps from their Premiership rivals Gloucester in 2011 having previously played for for Cardiff Blues. "Bristol has a famous history and the rugby club is a huge part of the city. I will be proud to represent them and contribute to the team and the goals they have set," he told bristolrugby.co.uk
"I am under no illusions about the scale of the task ahead. It doesn't matter if Bristol are in the Championship or Premiership next season, there will be some tough challenges to come. I am looking forward to testing myself, developing my game and helping the club push on to the next level."
February 19, 2013
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 02/19/2013
Wasps have announced that influential lock Marco Wentzel has re-signed with the club while they have also recruited Kearnan Myall from Sale Sharks ahead of next season.
"Marco has been a huge performer for us over the past two seasons and continues to be a real leader for us at the lineout and it's great to have him on board next season again," Wasps boss Dai Young said. "Kearnan is someone who has been an ever-present for Sale and someone who has really impressed us. I believe he is a player who has the potential to go further in his career and earn greater international recognition.
"Second row is a real physical position and there's a long season there, so making sure we had a very strong mix in this area was important to us and we've got that now."
February 18, 2013
Wade scoops Discovery of the Month award
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 02/18/2013
London Wasps flyer Christian Wade has been awarded the Land Rover Discovery of the Month gong for his performances in January.
The winger beat Bath's Tom Heathcote and London Irish's Marland Yarde to the inaugural monthly award and was picked by a panel including former England international Josh Lewsey.
"Christian has been consistently one of the most entertaining and innovative players in Aviva Premiership rugby over the last couple of seasons and specifically in January this year," Lewsey said. "To that end, as part of his on-going development I'm delighted to see that he is getting the recognition such dedication and ability deserves."
January 29, 2013
Saxons add Phil Swainston to the mix
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 01/29/2013
The England Saxons have called up London Wasps prop Phil Swainston to the squad ahead of Friday's match with Scotland A.
Swainston replaces Gloucester's Shaun Knight who has returned to his club to have treatment on a sore left knee.
January 28, 2013
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 01/28/2013
Wasps have announced the signing of Worcester's loose-head prop Matt Mullan ahead of next season.
The 25-year-old is currently part of the England Saxons squad and he is relishing the chance to play in a new environment. "I have had a great eight years at Worcester and leaving your home town club is always hard," Mullan said. "However I felt the time was right for a new challenge and I am looking forward to joining up with London Wasps next season. As a club with lots of other aspiring young English players, I hope to be part of a successful side there in the coming years."
January 24, 2013
Amlin Challenge Cup quarters unveiled
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 01/24/2013
Tournament organisers have announced the dates and kick-off times for this season's Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
Gloucester will launch the quarter-final round when they tackle Biarritz at Kingsholm on Thursday, April 4 (8pm), with two games scheduled the following evening - Perpignan v Toulouse (7pm) and Wasps' Adams Park appointment with Leinster (8pm). The quarter-finals are concluded on Saturday, April 6 when Bath tackle Stade Francais at the Recreation Ground (1pm).
January 22, 2013
European Player of the Year longlist revealed
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 01/22/2013
European Rugby Cup (ERC) has unveiled the longlist for European Player of the Year. The panel (consisting of five individuals from the media side of rugby) has picked 15 players based on their form in the first six rounds of Amlin Challenge Cup and Heineken Cup action.
Wasps' Joe Launchbury is the only representative from the Amlin Challenge Cup with the other 14 coming from the Heineken Cup.
The Longlist: Steffon Armitage (Toulon), Rory Best (Ulster), Julien Bonnaire (Clermont Auvergne), Mike Brown (Harlequins), Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers), Owen Farrell (Saracens), Wesley Fofana (Clermont Auvergne), Mamuka Gorgodze (Montpellier), Charlie Hodgson (Saracens), James Johnston (Harlequins), Joe Launchbury (London Wasps), Morgan Parra (Clermont Auvergne), Geoff Parling (Leicester Tigers), Ruan Pienaar (Ulster), Simon Zebo (Munster)
Wasps add fresh faces to squad
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 01/22/2013
London Wasps have added a scrum-half and a centre to their resources for the rest of the season.
Former Northampton scrum-half Stuart Commins is drafted in while Moseley's centre Charlie Hayter is also added. Wasps boss Dai Young explained the additions saying: "These are two positions in which we needed to add depth. We're losing two centres – Andrea Masi and Elliot Daly – to international duty in the coming weeks and with a long-term injury to Lee Thomas, adding another centre to the squad was important. Charlie has been very good at Championship level so we're looking forward to seeing what he can do.
"With Joe Simpson with the England Saxons for a few weeks combined with the fact that we haven't replaced Nic Berry, who retired earlier in the season, we also needed another scrum-half and Stuart has good experience and has fitted in well so far."
January 17, 2013
Tom Varndell pens new Wasps deal
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 01/17/2013
Wasps flyer Tom Varndell has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club for the "next few seasons".
Varndell has been in electric form for the Aviva Premiership side so far this term and has scored 13 tries in 16 games. Varndell's re-signing comes hot on the heels of Chris Bell's decision to stay with the team and will give Wasps fans some cheer after Billy Vunipola announced earlier this week that he will join Saracens at the end of the campaign.
January 16, 2013
Wasps name strong XV for Dragons
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 01/16/2013
Wasps boss Dai Young has refrained from fielding a second-string side for their match against the Dragons on Thursday despite his team already having booked their quarter-final spot.
Young wants his team to go into the knockout stages of the Amlin Challenge Cup with a home quarter-final to their name and he is fielding a team packed with internationals for their trip to Rodney Parade.
Wasps: Hugo Southwell (c), Christian Wade, Elliot Daly, Andrea Masi, Tom Varndell, Nick Robinson, Charlie Davies; Zak Taulafo, Tom Lindsay, Phil Swainston, Joe Launchbury, Marco Wentzel, Sam Jones, Jonathan Poff, Billy Vunipola
Replacements: T Rhys Thomas, Tim Payne, Will Taylor, James Cannon, Matt Everard, Joe Simpson, Stephen Jones, Chris Bell
Posted by Tom Hamilton on 01/16/2013
Wasps have secured centre Chris Bell on a new contract. The Aviva Premiership side had to cope with Saracens' capture of their star No.8 Billy Vunipola earlier this week but they will be pleased with Bell's decision to re-sign.
Dai Young, Wasps' director of rugby, said: "Chris has been excellent since he came here and worked very hard to get back from a tough injury. That work is being rewarded now and he's put in some fine performances this season. We are delighted he's committed his future here."
Bell added: "I love playing for Wasps and the decision to extend my contract was an easy one to make. I believe under Dai Young we will continue to improve and I am very excited about the future of the club and hope to be a big part of it."
January 15, 2013
Wasps coach annoyed by Vunipola departure
Posted by Jeremy Inson on 01/15/2013
London Wasps coach Dai Young has revealed that his club had little idea that Billy Vunipola was in talks with Premiership rivals Saracens.
"We are clearly hugely disappointed," Young said. "Billy is a player that the club identified some time ago as one with huge potential and he's been developed by London Wasps, despite a period when he struggled with illness and injury, into one of the brightest young talents in English rugby.
"During our contract talks, the player had been adamant that he did not want to leave the club but we know he was under pressure for family reasons to go and join his brother at Saracens. We did everything in our power to keep Billy. Although we had heard the whispers about him going to Saracens, we were only officially informed yesterday afternoon that Billy was leaving and he had previously signed for them."


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Hotel Parador Resort And Spa
- Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
Main amenities
- 129 guestrooms
- Near the beach
- 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
- Full-service spa
- 3 outdoor pools
- Free area shuttle
- Outdoor tennis court
- Conference center
- Airport shuttle
- Childcare
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
- Babysitting or childcare
- Children's pool
- Playground on site
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Separate sitting area
- Television
What's around
- Biesanz Beach (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
- La Playita (0.7 mi / 1.1 km)
- Finca Naturales Wildlife Refuge (1.3 mi / 2.1 km)
- ADR Adventure Park (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
- Manuel Antonio National Park (2.3 mi / 3.7 km)
Gorgeous hotel surroundings, beautiful room and what a spectacular view, room always…
Last hotel on 2 week holiday in Costa Rica. Beautiful location albeit $10 each way taxi…
Hotel Parador Resort And Spafrom S$316
- Room, Terrace, Garden View (Plus)
- Premium Room (Plus)
- Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofabed, View
- Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Tropical)
- Room, Terrace, Garden View
- Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds
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Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 129 rooms
- 24-hour check-in
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Babysitting/childcare *
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Free self parking
- Free area shuttle
Other information
- Resort fee included
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In the hotel
- Free buffet breakfast
- 3 restaurants
- 3 bars/lounges
- 2 coffee shops/cafés
- Swim-up bar
- Poolside bar
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Number of outdoor pools - 3
- Children's pool
- Fitness facilities
- Outdoor tennis court
- Full-service spa
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Swim-up bar
- Steam room
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms 2
- Conference center
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 5
- Year Built 1995
- Elevator/lift
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Garden
- Terrace
- Library
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Separate sitting area
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Cable TV channels
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Access via exterior corridors
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Special features
The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
DiningLa Galeria - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
El Quijote - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
La Fragata Ocean View - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch only. A children's menu is available.
On Site
- Fitness facilities
- Outdoor tennis court
- Steam room
- Miniature golf on site
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Playground on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Ecotours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
Hotel Parador Resort And Spa's small print
Also known as
- Hotel Parador Resort
- Hotel Parador Resort Manuel Antonio
- Parador Manuel Antonio
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
The charges below are included in the total price displayed:
- Resort fee
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for CRC 5430 per night
Babysitting/childcare is available for an extra charge
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CRC 108000 per vehicle (one way)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
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Outstanding 4.6 /5 from 263 reviews
Xcellent property at the end of the road in Manuel Antonio. Meticulously clean and well maintained with lots of options on the property. Nice restaurant, super friendly and helpful staff as well.
Horrible experience in a dingy old hotel far from the beach. We paid a few hundred dollars per night for a ' premium room' which was dirty, old and was full of mould with not even a bottle of water provided. There are NO elevators just a tiny old winched box, the pool was full of screaming kids, staff looked miserable. This is a budget hotel for families and trying to charge top rates using fake descriptions like 'premium' is unnacceptable. AVOID
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Hotel Parador is one of the best hotels I have stayed ever. Not only the facilities but its people made this a great vacation in Costa Rica. I would highly recommend it.
We enjoyed this Hotel very much and would return. This Hotel is not directly on the beach or waterfront. You have to go down a muddy rough trail to get to a beach that is not private. Have to pay for beach chairs and umbrella. Hotel cart drives you to the beginning of trail and will pick you up. Hotel is clean and has fabulous views. Pools we great except main pool closes too early. Food is great but very expensive and small portions. This Hotel is at the end of a peninsula so you have to drive to go anywhere. There are numerous hotels in the area and tons of restaurants. A shuttle is provided for you to take to Manual Antonia park, I would highly suggest taking that instead of driving. If you do drive there is "free" parking at the end of the entrance to the park (vendors try to get you to park and pay stating that there is not free parking) Somewhat of a quiet hotel with a mix of families, older couples, singles groups. Great for wildlife!!! We saw a sloth, monkeys, raccoons, crabs, lizards. Every night the monkeys would come eat mangos around the hotel. The raccoons would come late at night when I was swimming to eat the mangos that the monkey dropped. They had a sloth living in the trees by the upper pools which was great to see!
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This simple recipe for roasted salmon packs gobs of flavor for little effort. The natural oils in the fish intensify the seasonings. This recipe also can be used for smaller fillets or salmon steaks. You'll just need to watch it as it cooks and adjust the time accordingly.
Editor's note: This recipe makes 4 servings, plus more for leftovers. Please see "Deconstructed Sushi" and "Monster Salad" below for tips on how to enjoy, pack, and serve the leftovers.
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This was so easy and delicious. Favorite of our family!!
First of all I felt like the rub was a bit salty and therefore would cut down on it next time. Also the recommendation to bake for 25 minutes is way too long. Mine was done in 12 and I wouldn't exceed 15 minutes. Unless of course your salmon is low quality in which case it won't matter.
I reviewed this once already, but wanted to add something having made it again tonight with good results--using brussels sprouts that I halved. I'm thinking that next time I might try using brussels sprouts again, but cut them into really small pieces. The parts that got crunchy were great! I would shred them, but I'm worried that they won't last for 25 minutes in a 400-degree oven. It's also nice to get the same seasoning on them that goes on the fish.
Family loved it. Took the advice of many and cut salt to 1/2 t. I will make it again certainly!
I really enjoyed the combination of flavored in this recipe. I used a bittersweet smoked paprika from a local spice shop. The salt really needs to be adjusted by half if using sea salt. The next time I will try kosher salt,as called for in the recipe, to see if that makes s difference. I used Trader Joe's frozen sockeye salmon. The green beans came out just right, still a bit crunchy. I really like the one pan meal and it is an easy ckean-up. I gave it s 3 instead of a 4 due to the salt adjustments needed.
I haven't tried this with the stringbeans yet, but as a preparation for salmon, this is easy and delicious. I roasted mine in a preheated cast-iron skillet greased with a little olive oil, and it only took 20 minutes to come out perfectly moist and permeated with flavor. I look forward to trying it with the beans as a quick one-dish dinner, and also to trying the recommended recipes for the leftovers. But I know the leftover salmon will be delicious all by itself.
This is delicious and so easy. I didn't find the salt for the salmon to be overwhelming, but for the beans I did. Per another reviewer's suggestion, I added lemon juice to the beans at the end as well--YUM! Clean up was so simple. I would definitely make this again.
Very easy way to make salmon with a lot of flavor. The spice rub is very good but I agree it is quite salty so adjust accordingly.
Very tasty salmon - I also ended up oversalting a bit, so be careful with the salt. Still delicious. The green beans go great with the salmon. I'd recommend sprinkling some of the lemon juice over the beans also.
Can't comment on the greens, but the spice mixture for the salmon was great. I was in a hurry and cooking for one, so I didn't bother to reduce proportionately: result, completely over-salted salmon. However, in the proper ratio, I think this would be fantastic. (Especially given the sub-5-min prep time--not counting oven time.) Flaked it over black "forbidden" rice --was fantastic.


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I went out and was able to hit a line I have been eying since I moved to Utah 3 years ago. If you have been here and gone up Big Cottonwood Canyon you have seen it. It is a big avalanche path off of Mt. Kessler called God's Lawnmower. It is a very fitting name for it. Here is the slide path on our way up.
Starting the morning out under a mostly full moon was super relaxing and put us in good spirits
You have to get up to get down.
Yes, it was deep.
Video from the adventure. All and all it was a good day and I am super glad to cross a line off of my list.
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Nice. I love checking your pics & vids. Makes me jealous though...
Well, guess I'll go hit the local terrain park again tomorrow or try to find someone help me pull a bungee back...
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Looks great and congrats on hitting the line BUT... I would have loved to see that with the camera in the trailing hand.
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very nice! That was one of the first areas that really stood out to me when I moved here and started playing in BCC. Im a big fan of those easily visible, prominent peaks. I havent ridden many of them yet but Ive hiked them all. It feels good when you glance up while driving through the canyon or doing something lame in the valley and can say "been there. done that." For me I really want to put a line on Raymond this winter. Ive been looking at that old mans wide open face for too long.
Hows the skin up to god's lawnmower BTW? Every route Ive taken on kessler in the summer is STEEP!
snow looks great. are you riding with your skins inside your jacket cuz it looks like you're smuggling mongooses or ferrets or weasels or pine martens or something behind that enormous camera bag... :blink:
mirrorless!! :yahoo:
is it a single badger? :huh:
A single badger? :dunno:
yea, i figured it was either a family of mongooses, a single solitary badger, or your skins in there...
I have been also using my resort jacket as I am cheap and it is super bulky on me anyways. Last night I bought a jacket to use with touring so hopefully I won't be able to hide a family of wombats in my jacket anymore.
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SL Green Realty Corp., an S&P 500 company and New York City's largest office landlord, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust, or REIT, that is focused primarily on acquiring, managing and maximizing value of Manhattan commercial properties.
As of September 30, 2015, SL Green held interests in 121 Manhattan buildings totaling 43.2 million square feet. This included ownership interests in 30.6 million square feet of commercial buildings and debt and preferred equity investments secured by 12.6 million square feet of buildings. In addition to its Manhattan investments, SL Green held ownership interests in 35 suburban buildings totaling 5.3 million square feet in Brooklyn, Long Island, Westchester County, Connecticut and New Jersey.
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St. Thomas More lived—and gave his life—for truth. He provides a powerful example that not only shows that objective truth exists, but that we have the God-given ability to discern it. He stands as an example showing all statesmen, politicians and lawyers—and indeed all of us—that we have an obligation to find and to serve the truth and to work to protect the lives and fundamental dignity of all human beings.
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Yesterday, we wrote about a poll showing that the vast majority of Coloradans think Governor John Hickenlooper shouldn't have granted condemned killer Nathan Dunlap an execution reprieve. The issue is one that bring out passions in people, no matter their position. That's certainly clear in the following post by a person upset with Hick.
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I think he should have let him go straight to the gas chamber. I know a lot of people are going to disagree with my opinion. I have been on the other side of of things that I base my opinion on being for the death penalty. If people want him to stay in prison, then let them pay for this scumbag's needs. He deserves what he gave and there is no doubt of his guilt, so let him die and cut him off the prison system's tit. He should face the same fear of death as the people he murdered.
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