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National City council members on Tuesday gave their blessing to pursue an alternative education opportunity with Alliant International University following a presentation by Sweetwater Union High School District Superintendent Ed Brand.
The concept of Alliant International University at Sweetwater is part of Brand's vision to offer local and affordable education alternatives to graduating seniors, providing more access to college degrees and professional development.
After receiving approval from the school board May 13, Brand asked for the same consideration from council members to have National City Adult School house the satellite campus. The location was chosen for its access to the freeway and trolley.
"Your citizens are our students and alumni," Brand said. "We've had a number of projects that have been very, very successful. We think that a university that's going to be in South Bay should be in National City first."
It's feedback from parents and students that encouraged the district to pursue options to Southwestern College and San Diego State University, Brand said.
The partnership with Alliant, an accredited, not-for-profit university based in Scripps Ranch, would offer four-year undergraduate degrees with majors in child development, psychology, criminal justice and business administration at a significantly reduced cost to students, based on financial need.
Brand said other benefits include tax revenue to the city via local restaurants and stores.
"We've had a tremendous success story with Compact for Success with San Diego State," he said, adding this year 1,000 students were selected to attend the university.
Compact for Success is the district's guaranteed admissions program to San Diego State University for students who must meet specific performance expectations throughout high school.
Brand says Alliant at Sweetwater has the potential to be as successful or better than the SDSU program, which started with 120 students.
Enrollment for Alliant at Sweetwater is aimed at students with grade point averages between 2.5 and 3.0 as well as students who didn't get into the college of their choice.
"Our goal is that every kid that graduates from our district has the ability to enter a college of their choice and have a successful experience," Brand said.
Multiple presentations have been planned for students within the next two months.
Brand also said that through Alliant, the opportunity is there to hire some district staff.
Alliant International University at Sweetwater is hoping to enroll at least 150 students this fall, however, the window of opportunity is narrowing.
In order for classes to begin in September, a conditional use permit must be approved as soon as possible.
However, the application and other documents have yet to be submitted to the planning department, said City Manager Leslie Deese, making the earliest date the partnership could be considered by the city's planning commission July 15, with council approval sometime in August.
Councilman Luis Natividad said that while he supports the opportunity for students, he was concerned that city staff and council members found out about it after it was approved by the school board.
"I think that a lot of times things happen and we're not told ahead of time," Councilman Luis Natividad said. "I think that's one of the problems that happened this time."
Brand said Natividad made a good point.
"I should have notified the city manager and let them know about our plans so I own that one," he said.
National City Mayor Ron Morrison said the partnership will expand the city's growing population for alternative education.
"This is just providing more opportunities and I think that's great," Morrison said. "I think the educational need concept has been greatly underestimated in the South Bay."
This partnership is just one of many to come.
The school board voted in November 2012 to establish Sweetwater U under Brand's goals and objectives for fiscal year 2012-13.
In January, juniors and seniors in the district were recruited to receive college credit through a new pilot program with Phoenix-based Grand Canyon University.


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South Jersey native Carli Lloyd was the king of the world on Thursday night in London after scoring both of the United States goals in their 2-1 win over Japan in the gold medal match. Following her remarkable showing we wrote about the New Jersey native living just over the river from Philadelphia in Delran. I had suspected she might be a Phillies fan but couldn't find any hard proof.
Turns out, her quest to become a gold medal winner in 2012 may have kept her a bit too busy from reading The700Level.com or keeping up with all of the MLB trades that went down over the past week and a half or so.
Former Phillies center fielder and WFC Shane Victorino tweeted his congrats to @CarliLloyd for such an amazing performance on Thursday night. Lloyd responded to Shane's tweet in the wee hours of Friday morning (EST), presumably when she was waking up in London. She said she was a big fan of Victorino's in her response -- one champion respecting another. Only there was one minor faux pas: she ended her tweet by saying, "go Phils!"
The Phillies traded Victorino to the Los Angeles Dodgers 10 days ago.
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thank you! I'm a big fan of yours. go Phils! "
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David Mason, a performance poet, author and specialist English teacher, last week put on a class act at Urchfont Primary School.
Mr Mason has developed a reputation for significantly raising standards in writing and has been sharing the secrets of his success with pupils and teachers through his workshops with schools.
During his two-day visit, all the pupils worked with him.
He uses various techniques to inspire children's writing, including drama to enact their stories as they are being written. As Mr Mason told the story, the children acted out the parts.
Head teacher Carol Talbot said: "The children and staff were inspired and excited by the visit and even parents got involved by attending an evening workshop.
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Most youngsters who have held a basketball in their hands have at least dared imagine what it would be like to become a star, they may picture themselves making that buzzer beater or getting the crowd off their seats with a spectacular dunk. But those sportsmen and women who do actually make it big quickly realize that what happens off the court is a very important part of managing their professional careers.
FIBA's efforts to increase player awareness of some of the key off-court issues have resulted in the development of the Athletes Guide to Off-Court Development. This document aims to provide professional athletes with a reliable and trustworthy source of basic advice specifically tailored to the needs of sports professionals.
This guide takes four fundamental on-court parameters - team, skills, rules and game plan – and applies them to off-court situations, for an easy to understand entry level guide to managing a career in basketball.
One of the main ideas behind the this comparative approach is to illustrate that many of the keys to success on the court can be easily applied off the court, contributing towards a management of the athletes career that is just as important, but that can have a tendency to be neglected.
Every player is aware of the importance of working together with teammates, his coaches and medical staff. If no player can make it alone on the court, the same applies off the court.
Teamwork includes working with FIBA, agents, media and sponsors, which is essential if a player is to maximise his professional and financial opportunities. Working alongside other stakeholders can also help demonstrate the values of the sport in a positive way, which is not only a moral responsibility, but also an beneficial career move for the athlete.
Players spend large amounts of time working on improving their fundamentals, their technique and their skills.
In the same way, improving and developing communication skills, presentation skills and general professionalism is essential if a player is to make a positive impression on those who can impact their careers in the short and long-term.
For professional basketball players, knowing how to play by the rules off-the-court is just as important as knowing those that govern the game from jump-ball to buzzer.
Living with and adjusting to new cultures is more important than ever today, when careers often involve moving from one country to another and travelling from continent to continent.
Managing conflict off-the-court and avoiding unnecessary obstacles that distract players from performing on-the-court are also part of the daily lives of players.
Game plan
To succeed as a team and an individual, having a pre-defined plan in place before taking to the court is an essential dimension to basketball as with all sports. Similarly, having the right plan in place for managing each step of their career, including life after retirement, deserves a little thought and consideration. Players should set long-term career goals and decide the necessary steps to achieve them (e.g. education, training, etc.).
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Astros finalize roster, prepare for Opening Day
HOUSTON -- The Astros set their 25-man roster on Sunday and officially placed right-handers Jesse Crain, Alex White and Asher Wojciechowski on the 15-day disabled list.
Eight Astros will make their debut on an active Opening Day roster on Tuesday, a list that includes left-handed pitchers Kevin Chapman, Dallas Keuchel and Brett Oberholtzer, right-handed pitcher Jarred Cosart, outfielders Robbie Grossman, L.J. Hoes and Marc Krauss and shortstop Jonathan Villar.
Meanwhile, nine of the 25 players were on Houston's Opening Day roster last year: right-handers Brad Peacock, Lucas Harrell and Josh Fields, catchers Jason Castro and Carlos Corporan, infielders Jose Altuve, Matt Dominguez and Marwin Gonzalez and designated hitter Chris Carter.
The other players to make the roster are right-handers Matt Albers, Anthony Bass, Scott Feldman, Chad Qualls and Jerome Williams, infielder/outfielder Jesus Guzman and outfielders Dexter Fowler and Alex Presley.
Crain is with the team recovering from biceps tendinitis surgery and could be active by the end of the April. White, who had Tommy John surgery a year ago, and Wojciechowski, who suffered from a strained lat all spring, are both at extended Spring Training in Florida.
Brian McTaggart is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Tag's Lines. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. Chris Abshire is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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As implied by "Loving Afar," I remind my students that their grades were not "given" to them (by me). I simply record what they earned.
Actually, I let my students have the option of "curving." I explain that their grade would be based on the theoretical normal curve, in which grades are based on the class mean and standard deviation. Those within +/- 1SD of the mean would be in the average range, say about 68%, so they would get C's, those above 1 SD above the mean (about 12%) would get B's (an equal number would get D's -- those 1SD below), while, finally, about one or two students (3%) would get A's because they were 2 SD above the mean (again there would probably be an equal number of F's). Those with A's or F's are the outlyers.
The catch to that system of grading is that students have to compete against everyone in the class, so their score has to be higher and that of their peers must be lower for them to get an A. If the course scores are all low there will be the same number A's, B's, C's and so on.
An alternative to that system is a criterion-referenced system, in which achieving at a certain level is deemed to be the equivalent of an A, B, C, and so on. In that system, all can get A's or all can fail, you get what you earn, and you compete only with yourself.
So, what system do you think my students choose?
Liz asked, "So, what system do you think my students choose?"
That's a tough question for me. What I remember from my younger days is that grading on a curve was always more appreciated. It seemed to be a way for students to compare themselves with others. The competition for excellence was more easily understood as long as it was compared to the lowest achieving students in the class. And the highest achieving student was seen as something "other".
The second option was one I almost always adhered to as a student. And generally one that I used for grading my own students. The results always seemed to follow a tradtional curve anyway.
So what do students choose?
Cesek asked what system my students chose. They have always selected the second system -- the criterion-referenced system, rather than grading on a curve. Once they understand what grading on the curve means, they want the opportunity to do well.
Of course, there are ways of modifying the curve as well, but for me, I prefer the absolute criterion type of system, and the students know exactly what they need to do for a grade.
My fourth grader just got his report card last week, and reading this forum got me thinking. If he wishes to get an "A" he must earn 93 percent or higher, a "B" requires at least 85 percent, and so on. A score of 77 percent - 72 percent will get him a "D," which is also failing at the last school at which I taught ( I have removed the +/- stuff).
This begs the question, Why must my 10-year-old earn a "D" on his report card for a score of 77 percent, when I am giving a college freshman or sophomore a "C" at least and a "B" (if the distribution works out that way) for the same level of performance?
Now don't get me wrong, I have no problem with a high grading standard. I just wonder why we should expect more from a 10 year old than we do from an "adult."
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On March 12, Ellie Goulding kicked off her headlining tour at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. With support from Conway, Ellie took the New York City stage by storm! Check out the photo gallery from the show here!Read more
On March 11, the Theater at MSG hosted the Pinoy Relief Benefit Concert in support to those devastated communities in the Philippines. The all-star event featured performances by Jennifer Hudson, Pentatonix, Plain White T's, A Great Big World, Jessica Sanchez, Reo Brothers Band and Charice! Check out the gallery from the show!
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The number of criminals with 15 or more previous convictions or cautions has steadily risen in the last decade to one in three, figures show.
A third of criminals convicted of serious offences last year were prolific offenders, compared with one in five, or 19.4%, in 2002, the Ministry of Justice said.
The number of criminals convicted in magistrates' courts with 15 or more earlier convictions or cautions has also risen in the same period from one in 10 to one in five.
The figures also revealed that one in five serious offenders with 15 or more previous convictions or cautions were given a community sentence, although this number has fallen.


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Officials worry fliers targeting the disabled could incite violence
PORTLAND, Ore. - The city says dozens of fliers that were passed around are hateful, even threatening, toward people with disabilities, and city officials are worried it could lead to violence.
Mayor Charlie Hales called attention to it on Twitter on Thursday, and the city is asking to hear from anyone who has received a flier.
New fliers target people with disabilities. http://t.co/KBIBN1lAnlCharlie Hales (@MayorPDX) August 8, 2013
The message is that people with disabilities, who vote and receive public assistance, are essentially giving themselves money and shouldn't be allowed to.
But it's the tone of the message that brings the most concern for city officials and some r.
Matt Stewart found one of the fliers stuffed into the screen of his front door of his Northeast Portland home.
Stewart is a high school teacher who is studying for his master's in special education and is learning the best way to teach people with disabilities.
When he found the flier his immediate reaction was to write it off but got more worried when the city did.
The flier could be considered threatening when it says, "the neighborhood wish to save this democracy and to stand in the way of those who would destroy it."
The city isn't sure what that could mean - to stand in their way.
"That's pretty disturbing language to hear," said Patrick Philpott with the Office of Equity and Human Rights. "It distresses the community at large to see one group suddenly being considered some sort of a villain."
The flier even says it will publicly post the number of people in the neighborhood who vote and receive disability benefits.
That number (seen as "sixteen" in the above flier) changes with the neighborhood the flier is placed in.
Stewart found the flier in the Irvington neighborhood, but they've been put in doors all over the city, including Eliot, Arbor Lodge, Peacock Lane, Laurelhurst and 40th and Belmont.
"There are other ways rather than making threats in the community if there's such a big concern. There's the political process to deal with," said Philpott.
Said Stewart: "These people (the disabled) are human beings and they have rights as well - the right to work - and if we can provide them with services, then they'll be able to be a part of our community (and) be successful members of our community."
No one is sure who is putting these up around the city. The flier is signed only by the name 'Artemis of the wildland."
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Two boys, both aged 11, were playing on their BMX bikes at the Red Tip Skate Park on Aldermoor Way on Sunday April 27 at 4.50pm, when two men approached them.
The boys were pushed over and had their bikes taken by the men, who rode off towards Asda and along the lane that runs near the Coca-cola premises.
The victims have described the offenders as white men who were around 17-year-old. One had dark hair and was wearing a black jumper while the other had a grey/green coat and a green bandana.
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Editor's note: This market commentary is provided by the Dairy Division at FCStone/Downes-O'Neill in Chicago, Ill.
Class III futures traded mostly lower early as the heavy volume trade continued. The spot market once again saw an uptick as buyers were aggressive but sellers brought more product to the exchange. When we settled, the block was up 2 cents at 2.1400 with 5 trades and barrels were up ½ a cent at 2.1150 with no trades. The spot sales that hit bids seemed to have deterred futures from rallying hard and instead helped inspire more of a consolidation trade at these lofty levels. Heat in the Midwest also underpinned futures.
Milk Production Report (released Tuesday afternoon)
In our opinion the report was neutral versus expectations. In the top 23 dairy states, milk production was up 1.4%, which was slightly above our estimate for an increase of 1.2%. This report included a revision of May milk production of a 20-million-pound increase. Very little reaction was seen on Class III futures immediately following the report release, though prices were lower than their settlements in post hours trading. While production continues to be in line with estimates and slightly lagging typical growth rates, we continue to arrive at these levels through increased cow numbers and lower milk production per cow.
Following the milk production report, futures showed a little recovery but were still trading slightly lower than their settlement levels. Despite the fresh information of a neutral milk production report and slightly bearish GDT results, this market continues to revolve around the spot market pricing. One wonders if Class III futures would have been sharply lower if not for all the strength seen in the dry whey market yesterday.
Grains were sharply higher overnight on strength from the surprising decline in crop conditions and continued hot weather across the Midwest. After December corn traded above the 7.00 mark, it quickly softened early this morning — and having failed to hold above that resistance level, prices came well off their highs throughout the day with corn settling at 6.87 ¼, some 16 cents below its morning high and beans were down 4.25 and 26 cents below their highs.
Given the current USDA numbers, our desire is to sell corn in the short term as it seems unlikely we would make new highs given the slightly higher carryouts. However, one noted grain researcher, Michael Cordonnier, did drop his expected yield by a bushel per acre to 156.0 below the current USDA, but above last year's 152.7. That said, corn yields have been raised in the past five August USDA reports.
Certainly volatility is to be expected, and the weather could wreak havoc on yields, but we still firmly believe that grains will be range bound in the coming weeks until the August USDA report and as we are near the upper end of that range we expect softer prices to come along with the expected end of the hot Midwest weather into the weekend.
We look for corn to open 4 to 6 cents higher and for soybeans to open 7 to 10 higher.
Daily CME spot market prices:
Block cheese: $2.14 (up 2 cents)
Barrel cheese: $2.115 (up 0.5 cent)
Butter: $2.035 (up 0.5 cent)
Grade A NFDM: $1.525 (down 2.5 cents)
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Turner is a young guy who can move fluidly. Granger is a shell of his old self and just couldn't get good separation anymore. Our second unit offense will gel a lot better with a guy in Turner who is able to move quicker and get past his defender.
This year Turner is averaging 17.4 PPG on 42.8 FG%. Last year PG averaged 17.4 PPG on 41.9 FG%. But we don't need 17.4 PPG from Turner. We just need him to be a more threatening offensive player than Granger. That's virtually a given.


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Backyard cricket is a traditional game for many families. Get the kids and the whole family involved in a game of backyard cricket and test the kids out. Learn to throw, catch and most of all, be a good sport!
Number of players:
What you need:
- at least 1 cricket bat
- a few tennis balls (some might go missing)
- 2 sets of stumps (rubbish bins or upside buckets can be used).
Set the stumps up about 10 metres apart for older kids, or about 6 metres for littlies.
The batters stump is best put against a fence if in a backyard.
If just two players, choose your batter and a bowler.
If more, your bowlers, two batters, and scatter the rest of the kids around to field the ball.
To avoid squabbles, make sure everyone gets a chance to both bat and bowl.
Backyard cricket is played just like normal cricket - but there are a few different rules to make it fair.
Extra rules:
- Can't go out first ball - whoever's batting, they can't go out on the first ball (making it fairer for little ones).
- 'Tippity-run' - if the ball is hit even a little, the batters have to run.
- 'One hand - one bounce' - a fielder can catch the batter out with one hand, even after the tennis ball has bounced off a fence or wall.
- Any wicket out - the batter can be knocked out if either stump is hit.
- 'Six and out' - if the ball is hit over the fence/ house they are awarded six runs - but are also out (this is where the extra balls come in handy).
- No LBW's (Leg Before Wicket) - it's too tricky and starts arguments - unless Dad wants to umpire.
- Automatic runs - pick certain spots in the backyard (like the side of a shed or a fence) and award a certain number of automatic runs to anyone who can hit them.
- Last one out - the very last batter can keep on going by themselves until caught out.
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Category: boy names that mean wisdom
Names that convey wisdom may not, by themselves, be enough to make your child wise, but they can't hurt.
Of all the qualities a name can suggest, to others as well as to the person who bears it, wisdom has to be one of the most desirable.
The names here either mean wise or intelligent or are associated with a figure renowned for his or her wisdom. They may set a high bar for your child, but it's one worth the leap.
The selection:
Alden – This English surname, quietly but historically used as a first, means "old wise friend".
Alfred – The charts may show Alfred still in a century-long decline, but we say this name that means "wise counselor" is due for rediscovery.
Boman – This unusual-but-accessible Persian name has a stylish sound and means "great mind".


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Based on their findings, the researchers said decreasing stroke risk by 7% is easy. "To place this in context," they said, "increasing dietary fiber intake (AOAC) by 7 grams per day is achievable, and it is equivalent to [adding] a portion of whole-meal pasta (70 grams), or a piece of fruit (apple/pear/orange) plus a serving of tomatoes each day."
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I was at the Y today and ran into a fitness instructor I haven't seen since sometime last summer; I almost didn't recognize her. She's always looked very strong and fit, but now her form seems smaller and more defined, and her face has a glow I never noticed before. I had to ask her what was different, and told me she's lost 20-something pounds by modifying what she eats – not exactly dieting, but simply switching to real "clean" food.
Tosca Reno is a bodybuilding "fitness model" who popularized the Eat Clean diet on a mass market scale; she seems to churn out books faster than Rachael Ray. I'm not bowled over by the recipes and production quality of these books – they have a kind of generic, over-simplified feel that remind me of marketing brochures.
But I do like the message she sends – that choosing to eat food as close to the source as possible– like fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, and lean protein and avoiding anything processed helps people maintain weight loss, which can lead to life-changing habits and great health, almost like magic.
Seems like a no-brainer, but it always amazes me how hard it can be for people to stick to making the best food choices. So many of our food cravings have been crafted and catered to by those in the business of manufacturing and selling food that it can be hard to know what real food actually tastes like.
I see this in my own kids when they devour the occasional fast-food meal or sweet-salty junk food snack but shun my made-from-scratch soup — there's nothing that frustrates me more than feeling like giant food companies have hijacked my childrens' tastebuds.
Cooking and eating pure, real food is a way of life for me, but seeing the dramatic changes that can happen when people become aware of what they eat inspires me to keep cooking, creating and spreading the word.


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This is the 30th in a daily series of in-depth evaluations on the top 40 prospects leading up to the 2012 NFL Draft, which runs April 26-28. Today: David DeCastro, G, Stanford
Strengths: DeCastro's athleticism, competitiveness and football smarts make him the best interior offensive lineman in the draft. He will be a top-15 pick. (Vital statistics: 6-5, 316 pounds, 5.40 in 40-yard dash)
His aggressive in-line run blocking, combined with his initial quickness, enables him to jolt and drive defensive linemen down the line on side blocks. DeCastro has the quickness and speed to pull and get out in front on outside runs. His agility and body control enable him to easily adjust to block a moving target in the open field.
His initial quickness and agility help him get through the line of scrimmage with little effort to block defenders at the second level. He is also able to kick out the contain defender to open the off-tackle hole.
He sets up to pass block fast and with solid technique, enabling him to slow a pass rusher's initial charge. Once DeCastro gets hold of a pass rusher, he does an excellent job of sliding side to side to maintain his pass block. His ability to communicate well with other offensive linemen helps him to adjust to defensive line stunts and pick up delayed blitzes.
Weaknesses: Despite his size, DeCastro does not have great playing strength. He lacks the hip snap and elite power to get movement on straight-ahead run blocks.
At times, he run-blocks upright and without leverage, causing him to get pushed backward by defenders.
Though he punches quickly in pass protection, his blow is not violent or powerful. As a result, defensive linemen are too often able to jolt and drive him backward on bull rushes.
Draft status: DeCastro plays with great competitiveness on every snap. His determination, combined with his top-level athleticism, makes him a rare prospect. Despite his average playing strength, his usually solid technique enables him to produce at a high level.
We believe both the Kansas City Chiefs (who draft 11th overall) and Arizona Cardinals (13th) will strongly consider picking him in the first half of the first round.
The Chiefs have had issues with their interior offensive line in recent seasons. Veteran center Casey Wiegmann, 38, is a free agent. His backup, Rodney Hudson, is an unproven player entering his second year. As a rookie, DeCastro could start at guard or center for the Chiefs and provide a nice upgrade.
Likewise, Arizona's offensive line has not played at a high level in recent seasons. DeCastro could step in at guard as a rookie and, given his skill set, would dramatically upgrade the unit.
If he were to slip to the second half of the first round, many teams would try to trade up to get him. The San Diego Chargers pick 18th and would strongly consider drafting him to replace retired guard Kris Dielman.


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A DRUG dealer caught with £8,400 worth of heroin and crack cocaine after being stopped by police officers in Lye has been put behind bars.
Anton Nash, from Halesowen, was jailed for four years eight months after pleading guilty to possessing the class A drugs with intent to supply.
Judge Martin Walsh at Wolverhampton Crown Court told the 27-year-old: "Clearly you are involved in street dealing. You were actively involved in the street supply of Class A drugs."
It was an aggravating feature of the case, he added, that Nash had been given jail sentences in the past for possessing the controlled drugs with intent to supply.
Howard Searle, prosecuting, said police officers stopped Nash in Cross Walks, Lye, and when he was taken to the police station he was found to have 15 wraps of cocaine and four of heroin stashed in his boxer shorts.
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Mattel announces that for the first time ever they are going to offer a limited number of their San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives (and limited quantities) for pre-sale on MattyCollector.com for pick up at the show. Mattel is still finalizing the details, but here's basically how it'll work:
* Be at MattyCollector.com on Tuesday, 7/13 at 9 a.m. PT (noon ET).
* Choose the items you want and add them to your cart. Purchase limit of 6 per person applies to all products.
* Your credit card will be charged and a confirmation email (voucher) will be sent.
* Bring your voucher, the credit card you used for the transaction, your identification, and your Comic-Con badge to Manchester Room 1 at the Marriott San Diego Hotel and Marina, which is just next door to (and connected to) the San Diego Convention Center.
* Pick up your product on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday: 10 AM - 12 noon or 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM. All sales are final. There are NO REFUNDS so be sure to pick up your purchase(s).
* If you are only attending Comic-Con on Sunday, this option is not available to you.
* If you don't pick up your product by the end of the show on Saturday, your product will go into the products available for sale at the show on Sunday. You may be able to purchase it then, but there are no guarantees.
* Products cannot be shipped. This option is for pick up at SDCC only, and only available to SDCC attendees (badges will be required).
Please note: there is a limited amount of each product available for pre-sale. It's first-come, first-served and there are no promises you'll be able to purchase a voucher for every product. But if you've successfully purchased a voucher, you're guaranteed to get your product – including SDCC-exclusive Starro spores, Plastic Man suitcase, and Orko with color-change features.
The products Mattel will have available for pre-sale include:
- Masters of the Universe Mo-Larr vs Skeletor Figures
- Masters of the Universe Orko Figure (with SDCC-exclusive color-change features)
- Cars Toon Tokyo Mater
- DC Universe Plastic Man Figure (with suitcase)
- Justice League of America presents Starro the Conqueror (with Starro spores)
- James Cameron's Avatar The Final Battle - Avatar Jake Sully vs Colonel Miles Quaritch Figures
- Retro-Action The Real Ghostbusters Peter Venkman Figure
- Toy Story 3 Disney/Pixar Collection Lotso Figure
- World Wrestling Entertainment Undertaker Figure
If you miss this sale or the product you want is sold out for pre-sale, Mattel will still have these products available for purchase at SDCC subject to availability.
For those who can't attend the show, Mattel will also offer limited quantities of these products after the show at MattyCollector.com on 8/2 at 9 a.m. PT (noon ET), although the SDCC-exclusive Starro Spores and Plastic Man suitcase won't be included, and Orko won't have color-change features.


text: 3 Doors Down is remixed but not revised By Bill Lynch November 21, 2012 Story Share Courtesy photo Rockers 3 Doors Down (from left: Brad Arnold, Chris Henderson, Chet Roberts, Todd Harrell and Greg Upchurch) come to Huntington's Big Sandy Superstore Arena Nov. 28. While in town, the band will give away tickets via a scavenger hunt conducted through Twitter. WANT TO GO?Three Doors Down and DaughtryWHERE: Big Sandy Superstore Arena, HuntingtonWHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28TICKETS: $25, $39.50 and $49.50INFO: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.comCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Rock 'n' roll has seen better days. Three Doors Down guitarist Chris Henderson acknowledged that there's no way around it: rock music as he knows it has kind of been on a downswing."Everything is synthetic and programmed," he said, bemoaning the recent wave of electronic dance music and dubstep."There's nothing you can do about it, but kind of ride it out," he added. "It's not like I have any choice. It's not like I'm going to write a rap song anytime soon." Three Doors Down, he said, will be sticking with rock. The band, best known for more than a decade of hard rock hits, including "Kryptonite," "Here Without You" and "It's Not My Time," comes to the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington Wednesday night for a co-headlining show with fellow rockers Daughtry.Henderson sounded glad to be back on the road. He said the band is trying out some new things in different cities."In Huntington, we're going to give away two tickets -- or maybe two tickets and two passes to the show via Twitter."Tickets for the show, he explained, will be hidden somewhere in Huntington. The day of the show, the band will tweet pictures and hints about where to find the tickets from its account: @3doorsdown. (You'll also be able to find them on Henderson's account, @Chris3DD, and Chet Roberts', @croberdog.)"I think it will be kind of fun," he said. This late fall tour for 3 Doors Down is kind of a warm up for 2013, which promises to be a lot busier. "2012 was a slow year," he said. "We went to Europe, but took a lot of time off, had some changes in the band and really spent a lot of time getting ready for this greatest hits record."The record, "The Greatest Hits," was released Tuesday. Henderson sounded a little baffled about."It was one of those things where the record label went, 'Do you want to?' And we said, 'Sure?'"Still, he agreed, it made more sense for the band to release the compilation, which is a little more than just a collection of hits. The record contains nine songs that have been remixed and re-mastered, plus three new cuts."The remixing was a little tricky," he said. "When you remix a record, you don't want the songs to sound the same as before."The new mixes have a more modern edge, and some of the songs just sound better. The remixed version of "It's Not My Time," for instance, has a much stronger guitar component, which Henderson said he likes much better. He said, "That was always one of the things I've had issues with. You record all of these beautiful guitars, and then they take them and crush the crap out of them. It just doesn't sound like when you recorded them. I was always a little disheartened when I'd get the mixes back."Some of the new mixes sound much stronger."They sound a little more alive, and that's because of the technology," he said.Still, the remixes were mostly studio creations, a different way to present some of the band's best-known work. In concert, 3 Doors Down will be sticking to what their fans know.Other bands, Henderson knows, are changing things up. Some, like Canada's Three Days Grace, are even trying out dubstep."I don't get dubstep," he said. "I can't wrap my head around it. It seems like pretty much for one dubstep artist to the next, it's the same."Henderson acknowledged that maybe that sounded a little closed-minded. Just the same, as far as electronic music goes, those other bands can probably just keep it. Reach Bill Lynch at email@example.com or 304-348-5195. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 2 Philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum of Shoney's fortune turns 100 3 New company planning $73M synthetic fuel plant in Greenbrier County 4 On file: Sept. 24, 2017 5 WVU law professor announces run for Congress New sounds: music reviews Previous Story It's a jolly Holly Day at the Clay Center Friday Next Story


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The most worrisome thing about the action is that the momentum names are under pressure. For example, only 13 of the 50 stocks on the Investor's Business Daily list are positive, and my other lists of "hot stocks" are seeing nearly 2 to 1 negative breadth. A bounce in Apple (AAPL) is helping the indices but there is fair amount of weakness, which is a slight change in character....119 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Engaging local stakeholders and building strong relations has become a strategic imperative for multinational firms in the often politically charged mining, oil, and gas sectors. For BHP Billiton, the world's second largest mining company, its Tintaya copper mine in Peru has long been a source of intense conflict. The mine--which was owned and managed first by the Peruvian state, and later by BHP Billiton--stands on land expropriated from local subsistence farmers. In 2000, to contest this loss of land, mining-related environmental degradation, and allegations of human rights abuses, a coalition of five indigenous communities forged an alliance with a group of domestic and international NGOs (nongovernmental organizations) to build their case against BHP Billiton and pursue it directly with the company's Australian headquarters. The outcome of these efforts was the inception of a unique corporate-community negotiation process known as the Tintaya Dialogue Table. In December 2004, after three years of negotiation, BHP Billiton and the five communities signed an agreement compensating families for lost land and livelihoods, and establishing a local environmental monitoring team and community development fund. However, just as the company resolves one conflict, another group of local stakeholders emerges with new demands--demands that this time the company may not be able to meet. The conflict with this new group culminates in a violent takeover of the mine in May 2005, whereupon BHP Billiton staff are forced to shut down operations, abandon the mine site, and devise a new strategy for winning back local support.
To provide students with an understanding of the complex economic, political, and cultural landscape that multinational corporations in developing countries must navigate to maintain their "license to operate." It highlights the complex political dimensions of running a highly profitable business in an extremely poor region of a developing country, as well as the role that NGOs can play in helping to negotiate mutually beneficial and lasting agreements with local actors.
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There were a few things that stood out to me on this week's episode. The first being the unification of Team Hell No. Finally, they are on the same page. All it took was them to get beat down by the Shield on Raw.
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When the second best match of the evening is a Diva's tag match, that means you're probably watching Smackdown, which means it's time to start Talking Smack.
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Speaking of talking smack, the standout this week was me. I win this award for being able to sit through this entire week's episode and still have the strength
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Believe it or not, but the thing that stood out the most to me was the opening segment of Miz TV. First off, the Miz was killing it on the mic. His comment to Daniel Bryan of "I bet your friends at the betting zoo think
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Welcome one and all to the latest Talking Smack, the wrestling blog in which we attempt to break down this week's Smackdown.
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This week's standout has got to go to JBL on commentary. He does his job extremely well. There were a few times that I found myself paying more attention to the commentary than the actual match. Even though he's a heel commentator,
Welcome to Talking Smack #1. This is where I will be discussing the latest episode of Smackdown. There are a few blogs that focus on Raw, Impact, and even the Pay-Per-Views, but none that continually are dedicated to Smackdown. Here's hoping that we change all that. There will be a learning curve for this as I try to see what works and what needs improvements. Let's get in to it.
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A hospital trust will apologise to the families of 38 people who suffered what human rights lawyers have called "appalling" failures of care, following successful legal action.
In one of the worst cases of mistreatment, an 84-year-old man starved to death at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Worcestershire in June 2009.
Some patients treated by the Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospital Trust were left thirsty with drinks left out of reach while others were left to sit in their own excrement.
In another instance an elderly woman went unwashed for 11 weeks and later died, and a man who was unable to feed himself, and whose nurses would simply take his uneaten food away, according to his daughter.
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Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said he was "disgusted and appalled" to read the families' and patients' accounts saying the Department for Health would be "keeping a careful eye" on the situation.
Lawyers for the families started a class action against the trust 15 months ago, after failings in basic day-to-day care were highlighted in a report by health watchdog the Care and Quality Commission (CQC).
Health bosses at the trust agreed in November to write to each of the families apologising for lapses in care, but have not admitted legal liability. Many of the families will also receive a financial payment of on average about £10,000 - totalling £410,000 altogether.
Emma Jones, a human rights lawyer with Leigh Day & Co which brought the legal action, said: "The failings we uncovered were appalling. Vulnerable and elderly patients were left starving and thirsty, with drinks left out of reach, buzzers ignored and people not being taken to the toilet and instead left to sit in their own faeces by the very people meant to be caring for them.
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Banks have been all the rage, but Bank of America (BAC) hit a bump today. For anyone long in the prior week, this feels more like a mountain than a bump but, for now, we are only talking a 4% to 5% dip. For a stock that has run like BAC, this really isn't much in the big picture. Looking at the daily chart, BAC appears to be testing uptrend support that goes all the way back to November, when this recent 30% run higher began.Bank of America (BAC) Source: StockCharts.com View Chart » View in New Window »
The price breakdown, along with breakdowns in the Relative Strength Indicator (RSI) and stochastics, is clear. We often see a bounce back in the stochastics and RSI after a run higher like this, only to see them turn lower again. To me, the only long-side trade for BAC would be to buy here and look for a bounce back to $12. But I don't like the risk-reward on that trade. There are better charts in the financial sector, but this group as a whole seems poised to pause. There is no logic buying BAC on the first significant pullback after only one day when $11.25, or even $10.60, is a very real possibility....151 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Last weekend, Tout Wars held their AL, NL, and mixed-league auctions. This was the final series of expert league auctions this year, and offered yet another set of price points to contemplate before we all head off to our own home league auctions this coming weekend. Listed below are the significant adjustments I made based on the prices in the Tout Wars auctions in the AL and NL-only formats.
Keep in mind that the goal isn't simply to mirror LABR/Tout prices. We all have our own preferences, and if all I was doing with this exercise were copying expert league prices it wouldn't be very useful. However, Encarnacion, Kipnis, and Rodney are all examples of players who I was off base on compared to the expert market. Rodney should still be an easy get at $14, and Encarnacion and Kipnis are still likely to go for well over $30 (and past my new recommended bid limit).
Other Adjustments
Yu Darvish $26 (previous bid $29)
Jose Reyes $25 (previous bid $27)
Jose Abreu $25 (previous bid $21)
Joakim Soria $12 (previous bid $9)
Jurickson Profar $7 (previous bid $15)
Gordon Beckham $4 (previous bid $8)
Abraham Almonte $9 (previous bid $3)
Alberto Callaspo $4 (previous bid $7)
Adjustments due to LABR/Tout prices
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Jake Marisnick $1 (previous bid $6)
Mike Olt $9 (previous bid $6)
Josh Johnson $7 (previous bid $9)
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No adjustment to Clayton Kershaw?
Mar 28, 2014 06:44 AM
I thought about it but everything I'm reading makes this sound extremely precautionary and that he'll only miss a start.
Mar 28, 2014 06:56 AM
Jeurys Familia at $7 in NL only? Is this a typo, or do you think he has a shot at closing?
Mar 28, 2014 06:49 AM
That's a typo.
Mar 28, 2014 06:53 AM
Mar 28, 2014 08:55 AM
Should I keep Corey Dickerson in a 12 team NL only at $13 with a decent amount of inflation?
Mar 28, 2014 13:15 PM
Depends on who is available, but I'd throw him back.
Mar 28, 2014 13:27 PM
Grossman in AL???
Mar 28, 2014 18:15 PM
Like to hear some opinions about the Balt 2B situation. Who has the best 2014 out of Flaherty, Schoop, Lombardozzi and maybe Weeks? Thanks...
Mar 29, 2014 13:39 PM
LoyalRoyal, I've had the same question. I have Flaherty at $10 in a keepr league, but he's not worth that with the uncertainty. Here's what I know basedon reading the Baltimore Sun yesterday: Weeks has been sent to the minors. Flaherty will move to 3B while Machado is on DL, Schoop will play 2B. Once Macahdo returns, either Schoop or Flaherty will have the 2B job full-time. Showalter is high on Flaherty, who has very good power and is a good fielder who is improving. I expect Schoop will be sent back to the minors so he can get regular ABs. So Flaherty will *probably* be this year's full-time 2B.
Mar 30, 2014 10:14 AM
Oh, and Lombardozzi does have some speed, but I don't think he'll ever be a full-time player. Therefore, since Flaherty or Schoop most likely WILL be a full-time 2B, Lombardozzi won't get a lot of ABs. He might be a cheap source of steal at best. Nobody seems to be very high on him.
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Offering direct access to the beach, this Hisaronu resort is within 20 mi (32 km) of Marmaris Amphitheater, Icmeler Beach, and Cleopatra Island. Ataturk Park and Halici Ahmet Urkay Museum are also within 20 mi (32 km).
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Catch some rays on D Maris Bay's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 6 restaurants.
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All 200 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and memory foam beds. Comforts include premium bedding and pillow menus, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Unwind on the resort's private sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with complimentary cabanas, umbrellas, and sun loungers. At D Maris Bay you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Dining is available at one of the resort's 6 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include 7 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2012.
D Maris Bay has designated areas for smoking.
- 24-hour front desk
- Children's club (free)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- Total number of rooms - 200
- ATM/banking
- Number of bars/lounges - 7
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
- Conference space
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- Gift shops or newsstand
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- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Designated smoking areas
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- Meeting rooms 2
- Multilingual staff
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- Terrace
- Poolside bar
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- Direct access to private beach
- Beach umbrellas
- Free beach cabanas
- Free pool cabanas
- Beach sun loungers
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- Beach towels
- Private beach nearby
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 6
- Conference space size (feet) - 1184
- Outdoor tennis courts - 3
- Free self parking
- Conference space size (meters) - 110
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Tennis on site
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- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pools
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- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Outdoor tennis courts
- Children's club (free)
- Laundry facilities
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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking, Free valet parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Free newspaper
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
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- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
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- Designer toiletries
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- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Digital TV service
- Free WiFi
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- iPod docking station
- Room service
- Room service (24 hours)
- Memory foam mattress
- Pillow menu
Where to Eat
A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Bay - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
The Breeze - This beachfront restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Spice - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
The Terace - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Outdoor tennis courts and a health club are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a spa tub and a sauna.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Basketball on site
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Helicopter/airplane tours on site
- Kayaking on site
- Motor boating on site
- Sailing on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Surfing/boogie boarding on site
- Tennis lessons on site
- Water skiing on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Beach volleyball on site
- Boat tours on site
Spa Services
ESPA has 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.
- Deep tissue massage
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- Number of treatment rooms 12
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Couples treatment rooms
- Massages on beach
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
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- Ayurvedic treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Minimum age to access spa is 12
- Body treatments
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is noon
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 140.0 per day.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
- Deposit: TRY 250 per day
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Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.