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From the sounds of its cities' bustling markets to the intoxicating flavors of its renowned cuisine and its blend of French and Asian influences, Vietnam is a feast for the senses. It's also one of Southeast Asia's most captivating destinations, and on Boundless Journeys' custom tours of Vietnam, you'll experience the very best of this fascinating country in the most magical of ways.
Our journeys usually begin in the southern capital of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, where you can visit poignant war sites from the Cu Chi Tunnels to the Reunification Palace. In the following days, you'll explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Forbidden Purple City of Hué, the 15th century trading port of Hoi An, and the spectacular seascape of Ha Long Bay, via a deluxe Asian junk. You'll also discover sacred caves, relax aboard longboats on scenic rivers through the Mekong Delta, and immerse yourself in Hanoi—the "Paris of the Orient." Consider these your "greatest hits" private tours of Vietnam with Boundless Journeys!
Based on our years of designing custom tours to Vietnam, we believe that the combinations below deliver the best experiences in each region. Our Boundless Journeys trip specialists can further customize these options to match the interests of your group, and can mix and match the experiences below. Don't worry: If you don't see what you are looking for, there are many more options to explore! Give us a call at 1-800-941-8010 to start the conversation.
From the busy streets of Hanoi and old Saigon, to the historic provincial towns dotting the South China Sea coast, this active exploration reveals the natural and cultural treasures of Vietnam, on the dates the work for you.
Ho Chi Minh City | Hue | Hoi An | Hanoi | Ha Long Bay
Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City; afternoon city walking tour, including Cholon, Reunification Palace and the French colonial district
Day 2: Explore Chu Chi Tunnels; afternoon flight to Hue
Day 3: Forbidden Purple City tour and exploration of various emperors' tombs; boat ride on the Perfume River
Day 4: Transfer to Hoi An; hike Marble Mountain; afternoon walking tour of Old Hoi An
Day 5: Bicycle tour of farming communities; afternoon visit of Lifestart Foundation artisans' workshops
Day 6: Early morning excursion to My Son Cham Ruins; afternoon at your leisure with optional cooking class in a local home
Day 7: Hanoi city sites: Morning flight to Hanoi; Flight to Hanoi; Cyclo Tour of Old Quarter
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh's House, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Old Quarter
Day 9: Transfer to Ha Long Bay and overnight cruise; optional scenic seaplane flight
Day 10: Ha Long Bay; Return to Hanoi for International Departure
From the floating markets of the Mekong Delta in the south and the historic provincial towns dotting the central coast, to the street life of the bustling northern city of Hanoi and the natural wonder of Halong Bay, this ultimate journey shows you the cultural and natural highlights of such a diverse country.
Ho Chi Minh City | Mekong Delta | Hue | Hoi An | Hanoi | Ha Long Bay
Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City; afternoon city walking tour, including Cholon, Reunification Palace and the French colonial district
Day 2: Visit Chu Chi Tunnels
Day 3: Mekong Delta excursion; traditional riverboat ride and floating market
Day 4: Fly to Hue; Forbidden Purple City tour and exploration of various emperors' tombs; boat ride on the Perfume River
Day 5: Transfer to Hoi An; hike Marble Mountain; afternoon walking tour of Old Hoi An
Day 6: Bicycle tour of farming communities; afternoon visit of Lifestart Foundation artisans' workshops
Day 7: Early morning excursion to My Son Cham Ruins; afternoon at your leisure with optional cooking class in a local home
Day 8: Flight to Hanoi; Cyclo Tour of Old Quarter
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh's House, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Old Quarter
Day 10: Transfer to Ha Long Bay and overnight cruise; optional scenic seaplane flight
Day 11: Ha Long Bay; Return to Hanoi for International Departure
Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, the spectacular Ha Long Bay is comprised of over 1,600 islands and islets that form a jaw-dropping seascape of limestone pillars. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, this unique landscape is a must visit for any world traveler.
During your Boundless Journeys' Asian "junk" trip through Ha Long Bay, you'll have a variety of excursions to choose from including visits to the floating fishing village of Cua Van and the incredible Tien Ong Cave. On board, there will also be a cooking demonstration by the ship's chef to reveal some of the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine.
Halong Bay, Vietnam
This traditionally rigged Asian sailing vessel offers the highest standard of service and amenities on Ha Long Bay. This junk has 24 cabins, stylishly decorated with an antique Asian motif. There is also a restaurant, lounge, and sundeck offering uninterrupted views of the bay. Excursions such as walks and kayaking amidst the limestone cliffs of offered by the boats professional and friendly staff.
As the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a captivating mix of East meets West, medieval and modern, where Asian and European influences combine to create an energetic city of wide boulevards, colorful street markets, French-inspired architecture, and ancient pagodas -- all set against the right bank of the Red River.
Optional activities include everything from a street food tour of the Old Quarter of Hanoi and enjoying a cup of coffee at a traditional Vietnamese coffee house, to watching a Vietnamese water puppet show at the Thang Long Opera and visiting the city's many historic and cultural sites, such as the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and the Presidential Palace, where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked.
Hanoi, Vietnam
This award-winning French colonial-style hotel has stood proudly in the heart of Hanoi since 1901. Once a gathering point for diplomats and high class society, the hotel has a rich history and lovely rooms, a recently built spa, and swimming pool. Within walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake and the magnificent Opera House, the hotel is one of the few remaining hotels of its era.
Formerly known as Saigon and renamed after revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh in 1976, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam and home to over 9,000,000 people. Like its Hanoi counterpart, it is a beguiling mix of East meets West, where local street vendors and high-end boutiques, and hole-in-the-wall noodle shops and fancy French restaurants vie for your attention, while an endless stream of motorbikes and scooters fly by.
Highlights include Cholon (the Chinese quarter), the Reunification Palace, Thien Hau pagoda, the immense Binh Tay Market, and the nearby Cu Chi Tunnels. Although 90 minutes outside of Ho Chi Minh City, this extensive tunnel complex that the Vietcong dug to serve as a sanctuary in the fight against American forces, is a must see and an extraordinary reminder of a turbulent past.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Experience the essence of the modern Vietnamese lifestyle at the five-star, centrally-located Park Hyatt Saigon. This grand hotel rises majestically nine stories above District 1, steps from the elegant Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, and other Saigon attractions. Its 244 luxurious and newly-renovated rooms and suites blend sophisticated design and décor with the latest modern comforts. The Park Hyatt also offers world-class restaurants and bars, a tranquil spa, and an outdoor pool.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Offering modern luxury in the heart of downtown Saigon, the Rex is a heritage hotel dating to early 20th century. For over 80 years, the Rex has been a landmark in the city, with 286 individually designed rooms, a world-class spa and four in-house restaurants. The rooftop bar is a must, as guests can look over the bustling nightlife while they unwind over a cocktail.
Hoi An is a picturesque town along the Thu Bon River, and an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port, dating from the 15th century. It is renowned for its extraordinary talent in tailoring, bustling markets, and the many wonderful restaurants in the Old Quarter.
Hoi An's charming old town features numerous historic houses, pagodas, and other structures. Its buildings and street plan reflect the varied influences, both indigenous and foreign, which have combined to produce this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hoi An, Vietnam
Located in the French colonial quarter of Hoi An, this tranquil property has landscaped gardens and is situated on the riverbank, just a short walk from the center of town. The hotels design embodies Hoi Ans cultural diversity, with each of the resorts 93 spacious rooms overlooking either the river or garden courtyard. Guests may sip on a cappuccino at the French-style bistro, or unwind with a cocktail overlooking the Tu Bon River.
From 1802 to 1945, Hué was the country's political capital under the Nguyen Dynasty's 13 emperors. Although it was very much caught in the crossfire during the years of the Vietnam War, today you will find Hué to be a rather small and quiet town, especially in comparison to the northern and southern capitals of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Its many fascinating sites include the Imperial City, the Perfume River, the royal tombs and elaborate grounds of the emperors Khai Dinh and Tu Duc, and the Forbidden Purple City -- a 19th century network of palaces, gates and courtyards that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hué, Vietnam
La Résidence Hôtel and Spa in Hué, Vietnam is an enchanting boutique hotel on the banks of the Perfume River, overlooking the former Imperial Citadel. This elegant property, the former residence of the French Colonial Governor, was redesigned in 2005 while harkening back to this time of opulence, with touches of warmth and elaborate design. Its 122 rooms maintain the character of a colonial-style villa, full of character and charm.
From providing accommodation options based on your budget, to recommendations on pre- or post-tour travels, to assisting you with booking regional air, to meeting you at the airport when you arrive: Boundless Journeys can help you with each step in planning your custom tour. We will seamlessly guide you, so that you can simply relax and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime in Vietnam.
During our trip, you will likely experience a range of weather conditions, as various locations fall within different climate zones. While Hanoi will be relatively cool, Ho Chi Minh City will be warmer.
You can obtain more detailed weather information at www.weatherbase.com.
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High: 87
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The cooler dry season lasts from October to March. In October and November, arriving just after the rainy season, you'll have the benefit of being there for the newly greened trees and rice paddies, as well as the much clearer air quality that can be expected at this time of year. December through March remain much drier and a bit cooler than during the summer months. However, it is possible to have some rain at any time of year.
Laki was born in southern Vietnam's Mekong Delta and pursued a career in guiding because he loves sharing and teaching about his homeland. Laki's deep knowledge of the various histories of South, Central, and North Vietnam, a keen sense of humor, and a love of adventure, have made him one of the most sought-out and highly-respected guides in the region for nearly a decade. In addition to leading active tours, Laki enjoys cycling and a good book.
Guests love his friendly demeanor and ability to make each day of the tour unforgettable!
Hoi's love of sharing his homeland with others and his passion for travel led him to a career in guiding. He came to Hanoi initially to study sustainable tourism and has stayed for over 15 years building on his guiding experience and connecting with thousands of travelers.
Along with his deep knowledge of the various histories and cultures of all the regions of Vietnam, his light-hearted attitude and spontaneous spirit make him a joy to travel with. We love having him as a trusted partner in Vietnam!
With a Boundless Journeys guide, your experience is that of friend and local adventurer. We believe strongly in working with local guides, experts in the areas to which we travel, and they hold the keys to unlocking the hidden delights of your chosen destination. Although you will never know they are at work—the mark of a truly great leader—our guides make magical things happen and add a dimension to your trip that you could not experience on your own. Over the years we have forged bonds with some of the best guides in the world, and we typically work with a small team of guides in each region. You will be informed of the guide for your trip one month prior to your departure.
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Café Brazil is celebrating four years at its Bishop Arts District location. Today from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., diners can get a free entrée and dessert with the purchase of a beverage.
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The offer is good for dine-in only, and they ask to "please tip your server generously." And, again, it's only at the location at 611 N. Bishop Avenue.
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If you can find a larger drill motor to steady your drilling speed you will have better results and be sure to use cutting oil to cool the bit as you drill but you should be able to make these holes with a hand drill. You have the original holes as pilots so it is fairly easy to keep them straight.
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First clean the threads and the holes throughly then install the bolts finger tight with a little oil under the bolt head seats. Torque to 30 ft lbs in the sequence of an "X" in the center four bolts followed by an "X" of the outer four bolts. Repeat at 54 ft lbs.
Nothing in my information shows these as torque to yield bolts or to apply any additional torque once the 54 ft lbs is reached. This is why you pulled the threads and broke the bolts, they were over torqued.
OK, the bolts may have been stretched but they are not torque to yield and you do not need to torque them more once you reach 54 ft lbs. Is this a torque wrench you can depend on or do you need to check its calibration?
OK, as long as you are comfortable that it is reading correctly, if you can borrow a beam type you can torque a couple of fasteners and see what the pointer on the beam reads when you loosen them after tightening with the clicker
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Check the published cylinder head procedure as distributed by GM below.
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You may be buying TTY bolts from FelPro but FelPro was not the OEM supplier for this engine
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I understand that you had to buy TTY bolts for replacements and you should follow the makers recommendations but with pulling threads and breaking bolts I would look to see why that is happening and adjust the procedure to the circumstances.
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OK, as long as you clean the bolt holes and install the bolts as described you should not have any trouble. The helicoils are stronger than the original threads so they will hold as long as the bolts do.
If you can double check the accuracy of your torque wrench against a beam type (I think autozone has these in their loaner program) just to be sure and all should go well.
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You want to spray solvent in the hole and blow it clean with air, place a rag over the hole before you blow so the chips don't go flying then run soap and water into the hole, rinse and blow dry. One chip in the wrong place can ruin an otherwise perfect job.
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Just think of it as glitter!
The aluminum is better than steel as the valves will smash it but there may leave some residue that will keep them from having a full seal.
Use a magnet to get as much of the steel out as possible, you should never be using steel wool for any part of the operation, 3M scrub pads is the preferred abrasive. Flush as much as you can with solvent and then wash with water and re oil the cylinders. The correct way to do it is to completely disassemble, wash with soap and hot water and dry then lubricate as you assemble keeping everything spotless but we do what we can and hope for the best. Get as much out as you can and try to blow back out not into the engine. Masking tape and duct tape will help keep the chips out of the places you don't want it. Just keep it out of the crankcase so it does not end up in the bearings.
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Any steel will keep abrading whatever they run on so see if you can get it all out with a good magnet (neodymium = great) The cylinder should be less magnetic than the magnet so you should have success. You might want to tape the tip of the screwdriver so if it is pulled into the cylinder wall it does not scratch it.
You have as much chance of it ending up in the filter as a bearing so get what you can out and hope for the best. The #1 rule of engine building is to keep it clean.
Give yourself the best chance for success and spend some time now to save a headache later.
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Purple power is great stuff but is lye so you have to rinse it completely or it will continue to eat the aluminum.
I can't wait to get the full blown oldtimers so I don't know what I forgot!
I would think it is a fair bet that 150K would be correct but I have never bought a junkyard motor that was not 88 - 89K! seems they all went to the yard at that mileage. Or maybe they just lie to me but yours sounds about right.
Don't get carried away with the degreaser, soak a paper towel and wring it so it is not dripping and lay it on the piston that is at the top of the bore then wipe after twenty minutes or so, they don't have to be spotless on a head job just get the chunks off.
Once you get this running be sure to change the oil and filter after 500 miles or 10 hours running, whichever comes first.
The tangs just need a punch and then they break off so I don't know who is selling them for $144 but that a hefty profit!
Good you can use it to knock out Subaru axle roll pins next!
I have a problem with transposition and the spell check allows em as a word so I often do that.
Burned valves can be from a variety of causes, many times it is a valve sticking open and that can be due to poor maintenance but this is a "cheap" engine designed to sell for very little money and the engineers cut costs where ever they could in the machining and materials so it is not uncommon to find this type of wear.
I would just build it the best you can and get as many miles out of it that it will run.


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Conrad Black's near 20-year reign at London's Telegraph Group looks to be over after the Barclay Brothers announced a Ł259 million ($613 million) deal to buy him out of the holding company that controls the British newspapers.
The deal brings an end to a momentous weekend for Lord Black, who has been fighting for financial survival since October when his shareholders first turned against him demanding he pay back millions of pounds in unauthorised fees.
Just 10 hours before the Barclays made their announcement on Sunday, the board of the Telegraph holding group, Hollinger International, finally lost patience and ignominiously sacked him as chairman. He had already been forced to resign as chief executive on November 17.
And, to make matters worse, the Hollinger board announced it was suing him for $US200 million ($264 million), effectively finishing off one of Britain and Canada's most colourful and controversial publishing barons.
In response, Lord Black has now said he won't return $US7.2 million he had previously agreed to pay back because his lawyer found new documents proving the payments were approved.
Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay, best known as owners of London's Ritz hotel, said they had agreed to buy Lord Black's 78 per cent stake in Hollinger Inc, which in turn is the largest shareholder - with 30 per cent of the stock - in Hollinger International.
Sources close to the Barclay brothers said that under the deal the reclusive brothers would also acquire Black's control of the 73 per cent of the voting stock in Hollinger International, thereby making them the de facto owner of the Telegraph.
Journalists on the Telegraph have expressed relief that the Barclay Brothers, who entered secret negotiations last Friday, have emerged as the winners in the race to buy Britain's biggest- selling broadsheet.
Others who had expressed interest included Express owner Richard Desmond, who also owns a string of porn TV channels, and his arch-rival The Daily Mail.
The deal has yet to be agreed by the Hollinger International board or US regulatory authorities, but it is understood the Barclays expect to be in control of the Telegraph by the end of February.
The Barclays already have substantial media interests in the UK. They own The Scotsman daily newspaper and the Sunday financial paper, Business in London, and have a reputation for remaining remote owners who do not interfere with their editors' decisions.
The Barclays do, however, face some immediate legal hurdles in the US, not least a lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission last Friday attempting to block Lord Black from selling his stake while investigations by the US financial regulator were ongoing.
But sources close to the Barclays say they are confident this will not be an issue.
In a letter to the board of Hollinger International, the Barclay brothers set out their case, arguing the deal was in the best interests of the other shareholders and would mean an end to the relentless negative media stories that have engulfed Hollinger since the middle of last year.
"We believe this continued media controversy is significantly harming the public image and stock price of Hollinger International and undermining its credibility in the financial markets. As part of the acquisition, the negative media attention should cease."
It also said it could guarantee a quick exit of Lord Black, which is likely to appeal to Hollinger International shareholders whose interests have increasingly conflicted with the Tory peer's.
"We have established a level of trust and confidence in our ongoing negotiations with Lord Black to ensure a timely and successful transaction for all parties," it said.
The Barclays said they would also assume Ł78 million in debt as part of the deal.
The brothers, both knighted in 2000, were initially seen as among the favourites to buy the Telegraph, but their interest was said to have waned. Despite the obstacles, the Barclays' advisers are optimistic that a deal can be clinched quickly. "David and Frederick have taken personal charge of this," one said.
"They are good investors and good media owners. They don't interfere, and they don't let their wives write for the papers. They would be good for the plurality of the media."
The twins list their address as Monaco in Who's Who but have also acquired a rocky island redoubt in the tax haven of the Channel Islands to shield their seclusion. In the 1990s, they bought Brecqhou, a rocky outcrop near Alderney in the Channel Islands, to build a home far from prying eyes.
The Barclays made their fortune in London property in the 1950s and '60s, before becoming tax exiles. They continued to be involved in British business, especially in property and shipping, with their ownership of the Ellerman shipping line, before moving into the media with the acquisition of the Scottish papers and The European, the late Robert Maxwell's unsuccessful newspaper, and the failed Sunday Business title.
They have invested considerable sums in these titles, not always to the best effect. A relaunched European was eventually closed down after losing the brothers millions of pounds. The Sunday Business has also stacked up vast losses - about Ł35 million so far - and is now given away with the Mail on Sunday.
The twins had a personal fortune estimated near Ł1 billion. They paid Ł700 million last year for the Littlewoods direct-mail business. They are philosophically in line with the Telegraph papers, having been firm friends of Margaret Thatcher and other leading Tories.
For Lord Black, the deal represents an exit from the empire he began building at the age of 25 when he bought his first newspaper in Canada, the Sherbrooke Record. Two years later, he bought the struggling Sterling chain of newspapers in his home country, which he turned around through brutal cost cutting.
Renowned for his fanatical knowledge of Napoleon's campaigns and military history, Lord Black turned his back on his native Canada to become a British lord and make London the home for what was once the world's third-largest newspaper group.
At one stage, his empire extended as far as Australia, where he controlled Herald publisher John Fairfax between 1991 and 1996.
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Shout! The Mod Musical Plays Meadow Brook Theatre 4/20-5/15
The 60s was a great time for music...especially if you were a girl in England. The five-woman cast of "Shout! The Mod Musical" takes audiences back in time and across the ocean with favorite songs like, "Downtown," "To Sir With Love," and "Goldfinger" that will have you wanting to sing and dance along.
"This is a wonderful tour of England in the 60s," says Travis Walter, MBT artistic director. "We watch these women shake and shimmy to some of the best girl songs from the era. I know people will love it."
Created by Phillip George and David Lowenstein, with "Mod Musings" and "Groovy Gab" by Peter Charles Morris and Phillip George, this musical time capsule stars both MBT favorites and newcomers. Identified by the color of their costumes, the cast includes Liz Griffith (Orange Girl), Katie Hardy (Green Girl), Allison Hunt (Blue Girl), Renee Turner (Yellow Girl), and Charis Vaughn (Red Girl) singing the songs made popular by the likes of Lulu, Dusty Springfield and Petula Clark.
"Shout! The Mod Musical" is directed by MBT Artistic Director Travis W. Walter. Daniel Feyer is the musical director and Jennifer George is the choreographer. Terry W. Carpenter is the stage manager with set design by Vince Mountain, Costume design by Liz Moore, lighting design by Reid G. Johnson, and sound design by Mike Duncan.
Tickets range from $24 to $39 and are available by calling the Meadow Brook Theatre box office at 248-377-3300 or going online at www.ticketmaster.com. Student discounts are available at the box office. Groups of eight or more should call 248-370-3316 for group pricing. The schedule includes an American Sign Language interpreted performance on Wednesday, May 5 at 8 p.m.
This production of "Shout! The Mod Musical" is made possible through the continued support of Extended Stay Hotels, the Meadow Brook Theatre Guild, the Observer and Eccentric Newspapers, and AT&T Yellow Pages.
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Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio took her baby bump to lunch at Bar Pitti in NYC on Monday and decided to ditch the make up. Between being the mom of a toddler, expecting her second child, and being one of the sexiest supermodels out there, sometimes you just don't have time to put cosmetics on!
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text: Microsoft Steve Ballmer may have dropped the ball at a recent presentation for Japan's Microsoft Developer Forum. Ballmer claims that the new Mango update for Windows Phone 7 would carry over 500 new features and will run on flashier hardware than current Windows Phones. Some industry tips claim that as many as nine new Windows devices may come, including those from major manufacturers.


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Ethan Hawke reteams with his Little New York helmer James DeMonaco for Universal's The Purge. The thriller is set in an America wracked by crime and overcrowded prisons where the government has sanctioned an annual 12-hour period in which any and all criminal activity becomes legal. When an intruder breaks into the home of James (Hawke) and Mary (Lena Headey) during the yearly lockdown, it threatens to turn their family into the monsters they're trying to stop. Produced by Jason Blum of Blumhouse, Platinum Dunes' Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form, and Sébastien Kurt Lemercier, the pic opens May 31.
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Reminds me of the plot of the Star Trek TOS episode "The Return of the Archons". When the Red Hour stikes 'Festival' begins. It is the will of Landru. lol
I just can't swallow the idea of the government doing something like that. It's completely beyond any logic or reason, and I don't believe for one second that it would let people "get it out of their system" enough that they would never commit a crime again. But yeah… I'll still watch this…
I agree. This is high concept nonsense that gives the film makers a reason to spill guts. Who bought this pitch?
Agreed, the premise is absurd. Disqualifying so, IMO. Horror filmmakers who want to subject "normal" families to these levels of violence and depravity should just embrace a nihilistic approach and go with it, not dress it up in a weak, pseudo sci fi premise that doesn't pass the laugh test.
head slap….
really? that's the best idea they could muster?
Oh HELL yea!!! That looked awesome!!! I'll watch that!!
I will vote for whichever party puts this in their program.
"It's completely beyond any logic or reason", yeah well, welcome to concept-centric Hollywood. What you expect, Hanekezation of story?
Yes it is my story.
This has got to be the dumbest most absurb and preposterous idea yet. Im big on suspension of disbelief but this is ridiculous. Still, Ethan Hawke is great, but unless I hear this is simply AMAZING (which I doubt) I won't even put this on my rental list.
People under siege by psychos in funny masks.
Why do you even need the 'purge' concept when this is just Straw Dogs/The Strangers/Ils?
Yep, Straw Dogs all over again.
I would love to hear your scripts' storylines so I needlessly cut it down with pointless comparisons.
American, the point of the comparisons was not to call out movies with similar stories. I was merely pointing out that the concept of 'the purge' seems superfluous to the rest of the movie.
The trailer could've started with the injured guy showing up on their front lawn and it would still be the same thing. I imagine they went with the 'purge' element so they could pretend this was something other than reheated ideas.
Get me?
To want this, to watch this, is absurd.
Total rip off of Return of the Archons. Nothing to see here, move along.
I actually look forward to seeing senseless violence knowing it isn't real and that the odds of it ever truly happening are slim to none. This is a movie. Watch it or don't. I'm sure while the rest of the non bleeding hearts out there in the world are enjoying something not borrowed from Japan, or remade, somewhere out there is a copy of the Care Bears or My Little Pony for you to rent and enjoy. Perhaps I'll be sickened of my own sense of humor and plant flowers and donate buckets of chicken to places without flowers or KFC. Either way I still plan on seeing this movie. Don't care how far fetched it is.


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THOUSANDS of people got to their feet on Weymouth live site to cheer as Ben Ainslie took gold.
Hordes descended on the free site on Weymouth beach to watch as the drama unfolded and hundreds more watched from outside the gates, which closed after the site reached its 15,000 capacity.
Frank Denham, 40, from Weymouth, who was watching the sailing with his family, said: "It was just amazing. People got to their feet in a sort of standing ovation when we realised Ben had won.
"We all feel proud that this is happening in our town."
Watching the race, the crowd cheered and clapped in encouragement, waving Union flags as it became clear that Ben had won his fourth Gold medal.
Fans refused to be discouraged when Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson took Silver in the Star class.
Jennifer Neal, 44, from Kent, said: "Of course it would have been better if they had won but they still did really well.
David Roe, 60, from Poole, said: "It is still a great achievement. We wanted to come down for one day to support Team GB and we picked a great day."
After the races, people stayed to enjoy the sunshine and continue to watch interviews with the victors.
Olympic Ambassador Dominique Sprake-Harris, 22, said: "It was incredible to watch the response of everyone. I will remember this for a long time."
People travelled from all over to watch the sailing at the live site.
Damian Whittard brought his family from Bristol. The 40-year-old said: "We just wanted to be here to see Ben win the gold. Weymouth is buzzing."
And Lily and Mike Ludlow, 61, from Sherborne, added: "It's just lovely here – it was well worth coming down. It was fantastic watching it."
• THE campaign to get people to come to Weymouth is paying off in style. As temperatures soared people flocked to Weymouth's beach to watch the sailing on the live site and to Nothe ticketed sites.
And following Ben Ainslie's gold and Andrew Simpson and Iain Percy's silver the town witnessed the biggest party it has seen in years.
After a slow start he message has got out that Weymouth is the place to be for a great Olympics experience.
Those without tickets packed along Stone Pier or at Newton's Cove to cheer on Team GB's sailors.
Jacqui Gisborne from Weymouth and Portland Borough Council 's 2012 operations team said: "Who wouldn't want to come here and be part of it? The free live site has been amazingly successful."


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Population has doubled in Qatar in the last 6 years, and the resulting traffic has become a major problem. The government of Qatar—through its Public Works Authority (PWA)—wanted to create uninterrupted east-west and north-south traffic-flow corridors throughout the capital city of Doha. The Doha Expressway is part of a strategic plan to modernize transportation for Greater Doha. These major new highway corridors link through the suburbs of Qatar's capital city with easy access to the new and old airports, the industrial area, and other major highway arteries such as Salwa Road, Dukhan Road, and North Road.
Parsons performed the initial concept study for a 22-km (14-mile) alignment in 2002 that in 2004 was expanded to 90 km (56 miles) with 39 grade-separated interchanges to serve future development and population growth. Working with the PWA, we considered many factors in developing the final alignment for the upgraded expressway, including but not limited to cost, traffic flow, existing right-of-way, land acquisition, utility relocation, and overall plans for the future transportation network. The project's 13 packages integrate complete design of major components:
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Parsons' innovations optimized the facility's safety and resolved challenging design issues. We are providing a safe, efficient, and modern highway that saves motorists travel time and, in turn, reduces air pollution in this growing capital city. An independent, international panel of judges with expertise in the roadway development industry honored these accomplishments—our innovative interchange configurations and overall approach to complex technical issues earned Parsons the International Road Federation's prestigious 2004 Global Road Achievement Award in the concept design category.


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NEW YORK (The Deal) -- Russia's Severstal said Monday, July 21, it has agreed to sell its Dearborn and Columbus steel plants for $2.33 billion in cash, exiting the U.S. just over a decade after it bought its way into the country.
Severstal, which is controlled by CEO Alexey Mordashov, will sell the Columbus, Ohio, mill to Pittsboro, Ind.-based Steel Dynamics (STLD) for $1.625 billion and its Dearborn, Mich. mill to AK Steel (AKS), of West Chester, Ohio, for $700 million.
The deals are transformational for all three companies, allowing the Russian group to exit underperforming operations at a time when the U.S. steel market remains oversupplied, while increasing the buyers' output by as much as 50%.
"We have been positioning our balance sheet and organizational structure for growth such as this," Steel Dynamics CEO Mark Millet said in a statement. "This acquisition will result in a prudent capital structure that will allow us to again return to our preferred net debt leverage of less than three times trailing Ebitda within a reasonable timeframe."
Steel Dynamics will increase its annual shipping capacity by about 40% to 11 million tons per annum and gain exposure to the oil and automotive sectors, which it expects will outpace wider steel sector growth. The company said the deal will be immediately earnings accretive and will generate an additional $30 million in pretax "earnings synergies" each year.
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