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Dan74 wrote:A number of us tried to show that there is a great deal in Pali Buddhism, in Mahayana Buddhism and in Chan and Zen that speaks of doing no harm and of reigning in desires. It begs a very reasonable question of whether an individual who is exposed as a manipulative lecher and a liar can in fact be an enlightened Zen master. Just how far can the doctrine of skillful means be taken? Just how far can we trust someone with credentials?
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Around 9:50 p.m. a 1993 GMC former school bus driven by Lorenzo Jackson, 42, of Washington state, drove off the right of the highway for unknown reasons approximately four miles north of State Route 299, according to the release. The bus rolled a short distance down a steep embankment, and came to rest against some trees.
Jackson broke his leg exiting the bus, according to the release. Two other passengers exited the bus and remained nearby while two passengers walked up to State Route 96. Three people remained in the bus, including a woman who was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
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I used to visit this zoo when a child so it was only fair I gave my own children the same opportunity.
the entrance fee as we all know by now is astronomical, but we really lose money by the bucketful because we have to also pay out for travel fares, food and drink, and possibly items bought from the rip-off gift shop on the premises.
there is a variety of animals on show, sometimes babies are born (not when we were there) and everybody flocks to see them.
the bat cave is always popular, if you visit be prepared for some very close contact with the bats!
You must always choose a sunny day or walking what seems like 10 miles around the zoo to see everything isn't recommended.
The trek really does - always - tire you out. Children even get tired so it must be true!
I always enjoy comparing the lion with the tiger enclosure because nothing has changed in over 30 years, ie. the lions will be lazing around, while the tiger (only saw one) will be parading back and forth, probably bored with not being allowed to eat the viewers outside his prison.
They do have special feeding times if you go at the correct time, and another great favourite is the reptile house where you feel like you have walked into the amazon rain forest.
Chester zoo then is a great place to visit especially for children, but be prepared to be knackered and pocketless (or penniless)after your visit.
I absolutely love Chester Zoo! I am gutted that I live so far away and can only visit every year or two because the place is amazing. When I was younger, we used to go on my birthday every year as we enjoyed it so much.
The only major downside is the price which can seem a little steep, but when you see how many exciting things are on offer inside, really it isn't so bad.
The range of animals is brilliant, with giraffes, lions, tigers, elephants, rhinos, and much, much more. I particularly love the monkey areas: the chimpanzees are source of great entertainment, as are the orang utans who like to sit with bags on their heads!
The staff are always flitting about so if you have any questions or problems they can assist you. They can also give you further information on any of the animals if you want it.
There are many places available to eat and drink. Whilst they are a little pricey, the produce is of high quality and there are plenty of options available for the whole family.
There are lots of gift shops dotted around the zoo, with a wide range of toys, games and cuddly toys etc for you to choose from. Again, a little pricey, but part of the fun of the day.
It is a large zoo and you may find it tiring to walk round the whole place, especially with young children, but there are plenty of seating areas if you need a break in between.
Overall, I absolutely love Chester Zoo, it's great fun and a great family orientated place to see lots of great animals, I would recommend this to anyone!
I live 10 minuets away from chester zoo and I love it!!!!! I have been a member since I was 3 years old and used to love exploring the almost wildness with my family. Now at the age of 19 I am still a member and I go with my boyfriend (who got a membership when he met me) for coffee and photography. If you live near buy I would get a membership, it's a fantastic deal for considering the unlimited access and 20% off and ensures the charity get a steady income. If you have a membership you will also find yourself going more often as it's 'free', me and my boyfriend normally only go for a few hours, explore one part of the zoo and get a coffee or ice cream, it's a nice place to walk around especially when it's not busy, there is plenty of indoor sections so there's no excuses even in the rain. You also get access to other zoo across the country which is definitely a bonus, if you are coming from far away get there early as there is so much to see and do...it's the biggest zoo in Europe!!!! I imagine it's quite hard to see it all in one day so I would recommend planning ahead to make sure you see the big attractions and your favourite animals.
Overall this zoo is amazing!!!! There will always be the concern of animals in cages, but chester zoo is known for making animals as happy and natural as possible and is involved with many conservation and rehabilitation programs and although it's not perfect it's about as close as you can get with constant improvements.
Over the past year Chester Zoo seems to have become my day trip of choice. I have been four times in the space of eight months and have enjoyed my trip every time. Luckily my girlfriends, sisters fiancé is a zoologist that runs his own safari tours and there isn't anything he doesn't know about animals, although I'm trying my hardest to find something.
Not only is Chester Zoo a fantastic day out it is an important educational tool for children to learn about different kinds of animals and the fight against extinction that some of them face. According to my zoologist friend by the time my son is grown up zoos will be the only place that some species still exist.
Whenever I have been to Chester Zoo it hasn't been that busy. The zoo is open all year round from 10am except on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. It usually stays open until 5.30pm giving you plenty of time to get around the zoo and still manage to see every exhibit.
Adult tickets range from £14.50 to £18.00 depending on the time of year. Discounts are available for students or senior citizens. For children that are three to fifteen years old the price varies from £11.00 to £14.00.
You can also buy group or family tickets. A family ticket is for two adults and two children and are priced at £45.50 to £59.00 so they don't really offer a massive saving and don't help if you have more than two children. You can also book in advance if you have a large group that want to visit. If you buy your group tickets in advance you can receive a discount of up to 30%.
Infants that are two and under get in free.
Tickets can be bought online or you can buy on the day. If you want to buy group tickets on the day you don't get as much discount.
Annual memberships are also available. My girlfriend and I bought a joint annual membership for £118 or it is £69 for a single adult membership. If you buy a membership you receive additional benefits. One of those is members days. This gives you the opportunity to invite up to twelve people to the members day and they can get into the zoo for half the price. In 2013 there are currently three members days scheduled.
A membership card also gets you entry to eleven other zoos around the UK.
The zoo is very easy to find and isn't situated in a busy area. It hasn't been busy when I have gone but I have heard of massive tailbacks on bank holidays so if that's when you plan to visit get yourself there early. As you arrive at the zoo parking is free.
After leaving your car and making your way to the entrance you will arrive at the ticket office and the membership and adoptions centre. There is a gift shop (save it for when you're leaving) and there are toilets just in case you have had a particularly long trip. The toilets are always very clean as is everywhere else around the zoo.
You will enter through the turnstile and will receiver an information leaflet with a map and other info about different events at the zoo. Make sure you keep hold of this, especially for the map. There is a lot to see and it can be easy to miss something and it might be a long way to walk back.
Everybody else on entrance seems to head straight on or go left. We usually head right through the bird sanctuary because it is a little quieter going that way. Going through the bird sanctuary leads you to two of my favourite animal at the zoo. The painted dogs and the black rhinos. Don't forget to pay the meerkats a visit whilst you're around this area as well.
The other good thing about starting your tour through the bird sanctuary is that most of the main attractions will now be towards the end of your visit rather than visiting them straight away.
The Zoo is quite large and can involve quite a lot of walking. Everywhere is quite flat and all attractions are accessible to pushchairs and wheelchairs. All paths are clearly marked and well sign posted. Although there is a monorail that takes you on a birds eye view of the zoo I've never been on it but I'm sure its worth the ride.
The painted dogs are always a must see. Sometimes they are up and about and feeding time in interesting but sometimes you will catch them indoors when they are having a bit of a siesta. If they are indoors they can be a little disappointing as the small huy can get quite crowded. Nonetheless I think they are beautiful to look at.
The black rhinos are also a good attraction. Last time I went a baby rhino had been born so I managed to get some pictures of mother and baby together. Again depending on the time of day and sometimes the weather the rhinos can be either indoors or out. Even if the rhinos are indoors you can still get some good pictures.
There are the Asian Elephants. I usually go here more towards the end of my visit. The elephants have a huge paddock to walk around in. Again recently there has been a couple of new additions. It's always nice to see the babies walking around with the huge elephants. Not only can you watch them outdoors there is also a tropical house that you can walk around and get closer to them.
If you don't like the dark or more to the point, don't like things flying around your head in the dark then don't enter the fruit bat forest. Hundreds of bats are housed in here. Like I say it is dark and you can lose your bearings slightly and trust me some of the bats to come a bit close as they fly around you. I would recommend you go in though.
Once you go into the realm of the red ape you can't help but fall in love with the orang utans. Sometimes they will come over to the windows to check out the people that have come to visit them. Access is up a walkway which is quite difficult to walk up if you have a pushchair or wheelchair with you but an elevator is provided. The realm of the red ape also houses a variety of amphibians, reptiles and other mammals. The huge reticulated python is a must see. The ape house does get very busy so take your time going through because there really is so many good things to see in there.
The Jaguar house is an exhibit that I can take or leave because I have been disappointed nearly every time I have been in there. What I will say first of all is that the Jaguar house includes a sloth. I find them fascinating. I don't know why, they really don't do anything but I find them quite calming to look at. They really don't have a care in the world. I have only ever seen the Jaguar once on my first visit. It was running around going mental. An absolutely beautiful creature. Chester Zoo claim that the Jaguar House is the biggest and best in Europe but if you can't see the Jaguar then what's the point. Maybe I have just been unlucky.
Other attractions are the lions, the chimpanzees that can be quite mischievous and make sure you visit the giraffes. There have recently been two baby giraffes born at Chester Zoo and they really are quite beautiful. The red pandas are also a personal favourite of mine.
I have only really touched on a few of the animals around the zoo but there is so much more to see I would be here all day trying to tell you about them all so apologies to all those animals I haven't mentioned.
Chester Zoo belongs to a number of UK, European and international organisations, including the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
These organisations co-ordinate to create breeding programs for endangered species from all around the world. When you consider that I have already mentioned Orang Utans, Giraffes and Black Rhinos that have been born at the zoo this year you will realise just what good work the zoo do.
It is good to know that not only are you buying entry into the zoo you are helping with conservation work that takes place all around the world. Without orginisations like Chester Zoo a lot of species will become extinct so I think they should be proud of the hard work they do all over the world.
I couldn't finish without mentioning the adopt an animal scheme. At Christmas I adopted the red pandas for a present for my son, you can buy either an adult or junior adoption pack. For the price of £50 you adopt the animal of your choice for the period of one year. This money goes towards the upkeep of the animal over that period. Ajunior adoption pack includes:
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* Cuddly toy
* Your name displayed on a 'Thank You' plaque near your adopted species (by 20th of following month)
* One complimentary copy of our Z magazine, packed with conservation news and zoo updates
* Thank you letter
* Thank you card
* Animal stickers
* Image of your adopted animal species
* Personal adoption certificate
* A fact sheet full of amazing facts about your chosen animal
* A puzzle sheet.
Around the zoo there are plenty of places to have something to eat or grab a drink. Unfortunately I find them to be too busy and too slow. Last time I went to the zoo we popped into the main restaurant I it was hammered. People were literally pushing in front of one another to get to tables.
My recommendation would be to take your own food and drink. There are picnic areas and table dotted around the zoo or you can eat on the move. Far more convenient and less chance of getting into a punch up. (I'm exaggerating a little there). Not to mention the money you will save by making your own butties.
Although I think it is quite expensive for a one off visit you can't complain about the variety of animals that are housed in the Zoo. You will definitely spend the full day there and I can guarantee you'll enjoy it. I find it harder to believe that there are many better zoos in the world, never mind the UK.
Chester Zoo is fabulous! I went years ago when I was a little girl but have never got round to going back until my birthday last week - who says you have to grow old gracefully?! It was a little cold when we went, so we were a bit worried that all the animals would be hidden away, but they have designed it so well that there are lots of indoor places to visit.
It is really easy to get to, there are lots of brown signs from the M6. There is plenty of free parking when you get there. The car park is huge so even when it is busy, you'll find somewhere to park - you might just have a bit of a walk to the main entrance!
The ticket can be bought online before you visit, or there is a ticket desk at the park gates. Tickets vary depending on the time of season and up to date price can be found on their website but to give you an idea, adult tickets range from £14 to £18 and children's tickets from £11 to £15. Infants up to two years are free and you can get discounted family tickets if there are a few of you. I'd say this is pretty good value for money because the zoo is massive and there are plenty of different animals to look at. it's definitely a day of a visit.
When you get into the zoo, you should grab a map to help you get round in a logical way. You'll definitely need to plan your trip or you'll be walking for miles and going round in circles. If you have a map, you can go in a sort of big loop and see all the animals.
I'm not going to talk about all the animals because I'll be here all day but i'll mention some of my favourite parts. All of the big hitters are here - elephants, lions, tigers and rhinos. The elephants are right in front of you as you enter and there are a couple of babies that are really cute. The enclosure is massive and there are plenty of viewing points. We loved the bat cave which is obviously very dark and has bats flying freely. They don't land on you but they fly pretty close and it is quite thrilling if you have the nerve. There are staff inside who will tell you about them and point out the bigger ones. On the whole we found the staff throughout the park extremely friendly, helpful and obviously very passionate about their work.
The orang utans are adorable and again, there are a couple of babies. The enclosure is quite warm (even on a cold day) so there are water jets spraying cool water over you. The chimpanzees are great. When we were there they were being very playful which is always fun to see. The giraffes are good and you can go inside there indoor house if it is cold, so you won't miss out. There is a weighing scale inside and you can see how much they weigh if one of them walks over it. In the days after we visited one of the giraffes had a baby, so it seems there is a bit of a baby boom going on!
There are meerkats as well, looking very cute and, rather bizarrely, located between the rhino enclosures! There is also a massive new enclosure for the jaguar at he back of he zoo, which is inside and packed full of information. It is quite a challenge to spot the cats inside, but easier to spot is the amusing sloth (like Sid from the Ice Age films) who lives nearby.
Some of the more weird and wonderful animals in the park include the rather odd painted dogs that are like hyenas but they do indeed look like they have been painted with random colours. There is also a massive bird enclosure that has menacing looking vultures and eagles, and a smaller enclosure that has free flying smaller birds in.
As with many zoos, conservation is at the forefront of Chester's ethos and you can donate money on top of the part of your entry ticket that goes towards it. There are various ways to do so, the most popular seeming to be sponsoring an animal, for which you get a plaque near the enclosure of your chosen animal. The zoo obviously takes care of it's animals and I felt like the priority was given to them over the visitors, which is of course how it should be. For example we didn't see the black rhino, presumably because it was too cold for him to be outside, which was a little disappointing, but I would prefer that than to see him/her looking uncomfortable.
One of the things I liked most about the zoo is the educational displays all around. There are some interactive displays in the monkey enclosure that show you how they educate them and there are lots of factual signs all around the park that will engage visitors old and young alike. The signs are bright and well designed so that younger visitors can enjoy them. They include lots of fascinating information about the animals and I liked that they compared information to things you could understand to give perspective - for example when describing the amount of food they all it.
The footpaths around the park are well maintained and easy to walk on in all weathers. If you are pushing a pram, you'll have no problems. There is a little monorail type thing that you can get between different parts of the zoo, For a small charge. It is high up and goes quite slowly, so you'll get good views. We didn't go on it because we enjoyed the walking but it was surprisingly busy even on a quiet day so people must have enjoyed it.
There are lots of food stalls and restaurants scattered around the zoo so there are plenty of places to get something to eat. Prices aren't cheap, but nor are they overly expensive. Food offered tends to be the basic attraction type fayre of sandwiches, burgers and chips. There are lots of places to get a snack too. I will mention that a lot of the food places were shut when we went, presumably because it was the quiet season, so bare in mind that the choice won't be as good as if you are visiting in summer. There are also lots of picnic areas if you have brought your own food. You can get your hand stamped at the gate too for re-entry so you can leave packed lunches in the car rather than having to carry them round with you all day.
Like I said Chester Zoo is great and the ticket prices are good value for money for a fun filled day out.
Chester Zoo is a fantastic zoo in Chester in the North West of England. It is open daily except for Christmas Day and opening times vary (typically shorter in the winter, longer in the summer and longer again in school holidays). If you go in a large group you can save money by buying tickets on the website. The other thing to note about ticket prices is that they are cheaper online for everyone as the price you are charged at the gate includes a "donation" of £1.70 - not much and you can refuse to pay the donation but if you don't want to feel pressured on the gate, opt out of this by getting the tickets on the website.
Ticket prices are £16.30 for adults and £12.60 for children, a family ticket costs £53.
==What to see==
Firstly, let me recommend you get there early. Doors open at 10am and even as two adults who don't dilly dally like children do, we found it was a struggle to see everything before 5pm. If you have small children, I'd try and plan your visit in advance. There are maps on the website: http://www.chesterzoo.org/ you are also given a map (free) on arrival plus a list of when the talks are for the animals on each day. I would do a bit of forward planning to ensure you see all of the things you want to see. My personal preference is head to the big stuff first so the elephants, lions and tigers as these are further over in the park it tends to be quieter first thing in the morning. We have ended our last two visits with the hoofed animals, meercats and painted dogs which seems to be a good way to do things as that tends to be quiet in the afternoon (and closest to the entrance/exit).
What to see..well with over 8000 species to see it is pretty difficult to name all of them but I'll give it a good go from memory. They have elephants, giraffes, tigers, lions, a red panda, zebras, camels, an aquarium, jaguars, rhinos (no hippos any more), monkeys, chimpanzees (no gorillas although they are apparently "coming soon", no bears except a spectacled bear which was cool (no polar bear, he left years ago), owls, snakes, orangutans, spiders, turtles, komodo dragon, gila monster, cassowarys, cheetahs, giant otters, penguins, condors, flamingos, lemurs, cranes, bush dogs, capyabara, butterflies, bats, meerkats.....and so the list continues. That is pretty much the big animals covered. Oh...except for the Dinosaurs which are there until November 2012 (see later review).
==Other "paid for" activities ==
You can jump on the monorail - this is ideal for tired feet or little feet. Adults cost £2 and Children cost £1 and I think you can jump on and off all day. Would be great if this was included in the price but I'm certain the monorail wouldn't be able to handle that many people getting on and off it. There is also a waterboat tour which costs £2 adults and £1 children. I am unsure where this goes or how long it lasts. I also noticed a mini golf but failed to see how much it cost and there is a "fossil wash" for children which I assume is an activity related to the dinosaur exhbit, again I didn't see how much they were. The prices aren't too bad but I guess on top of a ticket for the day, the cost for a family of four could soon mount up.
There is also a gift shop full of things children will never need but always want :)
Hardly an activity but it is worth noting wheelchairs can be hired there. After 5 hours of walking around, this was starting to look like a serious option for me!
==Best bits==
*There are lots of "best bits". For me, the price reflects good value. It is a true "full day out" (unlike the Blue Planet Aquarium which we spent an hour in and paid £13) and you will be hard pressed to see everything unless you are quick on your feet.
* Lots of places to eat dotted around the exhibits, including places to have your own picnic. There is some indoor picnic areas but I imagine these get hugely crowded if it rained.
* Quite a few toilets about the site with the exception of the far right corner (with the painted dogs and zebras) but you are fairly close to the entrance there so shouldn't be too difficult.
* Disabled and pushchair access has been seriously considered and although there are a few ramps, there are no steps anywhere. A lift is in the orangutan house for disabled people or people using pushchairs.
* My favourite things to see were the Elephants which were brilliant and the Chimpanzees. Not sure if this has anything to do with them being the most recognisable areas from when I was a child, but the animals are pretty cool too.
* There have been lots of upgrades which is good in one sense (bad in another see below). Lots of the exhibits have more than just the animals to see, lots of information boards which are great for children and they have tried to give "a feel" of certain areas like the painted dogs are in an "African game reserve hut" which makes you feel like you are seeing them on a Savannah rather than just in Chester!
* I liked the Dinosaur exhibit, I expected it to be rubbish but it was pretty good as a free added extra - they are scaled versions of dinosaurs and they have put info panels around, you tour around the dinosaurs as you would the zoo exhibits and the dinosaurs are animatronic and move quite realistically. In some senses they do look a bit fake but without being Jurassic Park I thought they were pretty good.
==Worst Bits==
* I don't have many "worst" bits but as with any of these sort of places, the food prices are not cheap. We took a packed lunch and were grateful but "topped up" throughout the day. Cafe prices for cakes and coffee were similar to Starbucks or Costa. Didn't see how much lunches were but a bag of crisps was £1 and ice lollies were £1.30-£2.
* I have hugely fond memories of Chester Zoo as a child and I know they have put a lot of money into upgrading various displays. £2million was spent on the Jaguar house (sponsored by Jaguar cars) but there is a huge house for 2 Jaguars and it can be pretty difficult to see them. I would of course rather they had nice big enclosures rather than tiny cages but it can be frustraing to see empty enclosures as they are hiding.
* With the upgrade they have mixed a lot of the animals. In "Realm of the Red Ape" (or something like that) they have orangutans with lizards with snakes. Then in "Tropical Realm" they have turtles, tropical birds, spiders and snakes. For me the bog standard old "Reptile house" worked really nicely but 'tropical realm' just lacked something this time, perhaps the lack of enormous snakes (as they were in with the orangutans).
* The worst bit for me is always the aquarium as the first are often fairly boring when compared with tigers. Having just visited a great aquarium this week, it was hard to get excited about the fish in the aquarium at the zoo as there were no big fish or rays or sharks. It looked like a large pet shop.
Overall, I believe it is a brilliant attraction for all ages. We were there almost six hours and had a truly great day out. Take your own packed lunch and book online for the best prices. Hope you enjoy your day as much as we did. It is the best zoo I've ever visited.
We live about 20 minutes away from Chester Zoo, so I've been a fair few times over the years. My last visit we were there 8 hours, pretty much from opening to closing. It's safe to say I love it there!
===What's there===
Chester Zoo is huge. It really does take a whole day to get around it all. There is the whole range of animals, with everything you'd expect - like elephants, giraffes and lions - and some more unusual creatures too - like the mesmerising African painted dogs and the beautiful spectacled bears (like Paddington so they say!). One of my favourite exhibits is the fruit bat forest where you can walk through the darkness with bats swooping past you - amazing. My other favourite is the jaguar enclosure - feeding time highly recommended!
It's quite annoying that you have to pay extra for the monorail, but you do get a great view of some of the exhibits from above. Food is reasonable, quite expensive - but better than you can expect at many theme parks / attractions.
I totally recommend Chester Zoo. It's my favourite zoo that I've visited. They also do lots of conservation work in the UK and overseas. A great day out!
I thoroughly love Chester Zoo but always wince slightly at how much it costs to get in. Therefore I am going to rate Chester Zoo 4 stars.
I felt compelled to write after visiting Chester zoo on Sunday the 25th of August and coming away thoroughly disappointed.
We had been visiting Wales and decided to stop off at the zoo on the way back home to Sheffield for a combined treat of my birthday and also for the benefit of my twin 6 year old girls. We managed to park with relative ease but then it all started to head downhill after that. The person at the entry till told me the entry fee would be £50 for a family of four, it wasn't until looking at the price board adjacent to the till that I realised this would be £5 higher than the normal price because he had also added on 10% for some kind of conservation? I suspect the zoo knows full well that we, as the public, do not always listen to what people are saying for the first few seconds of any conversation in situations such as these as they are rarely relevant and if they were to ask us first if we wanted to contribute they also know our answer would be mostly "no". My answer was "no" and as a result the price came back down to £45.
How did they work out that 10% of £45 was £5 anyway? Where is the extra 50 pence going and more to the point where is the £45 going if some is not going back into conservation for the zoo?
When we got into the zoo it soon dawned on us that the situation wasn't going to improve. The map that was provided to us was completely inadequate. Dotting Rhino's over the grounds of the zoo and no differentiating breeds on the wooden signs just served to confuse us and with no clear guide of the path we were on we spent more time lost than knowing where we were going.
The monkeys were our first port of call where after struggling through the crowds we realised that the reflective glass made it near impossible to see parts of the cage much to the dismay of my young children, while we are talking about monkeys the display for the miniature monkeys had so much condensation on it it was difficult to see anything but a small section of the cage.
We thought the monorail may provide a better view of the zoo only to discover we would have to pay again to use this service, was £45 of our money not enough to provide a free rail service for the short distance? Added to that the journey was spoiled again by a distinct lack of animals and a loud tannoy that seemed to bear little relation to where we were on the track and where it was saying that animals were meant to be. So you don't lose count, the total spent is now £52.
After spending a little more time lost we decided to go and find something to eat. I wasn't going to be Oakfield house as we found that closed, maybe the Acorn pub? No, that was closed to...so were a variety of other premises. The option we were left with was an obscenely expensive cafe which had queues going back out of the entry door. Since the other option was leaving the zoo to find food we decided to brave the queue and wait our turn. I had a BBQ Chicken Panini and my partner had a Tuna Melt Ciabatta. We didn't feel it was unreasonable after spending around £5 for a single sandwich that we may find a small garnish, or maybe a real plate to eat off but alas, we were deprived of both. My children had a snack box and this seemed to represent better value and with retrospect I wish I had just got one of those instead. That "meal", including a scone and two cups of tea came to £23! The total is now up to £83.
After leaving the cafe, hungry I should add, we decided to try and find our way back only to fail miserably because of the awful maps that were provided. Because my partner was ill and unable to walk far ( she was also sick of getting lost) we had to take the mono rail back again at another cost of £7, we're now on a total of £90.
Overall I feel cheated, it should have been a great day out for me and my family and turned out to be one of stress and trouble. The dinosaurs were a small saving grace but I certainly wouldn't pay £90 for a family of four to see them which is effectively what it cost.
Definitely not recommended!
We visited Chester Zoo at the weekend and had a lovely day. The park has changed over the years and is a lovely relaxing place to visit with the family. However, I do have to criticise the charging system for entry to the park. The price board shows two lots of prices, one is the standard charge and the other includes a donation which is around £2 extra per person. This is a great idea as the money is for the conservation programme, but, big but!, the cashier automatically charged us the full price including the donation without asking us if we wanted to pay it, this is a bit of a bullying tactic as most people would be too embarrassed to ask them to take it off. Days out for the family don't come cheap, especially when there are five of you. The donation added a considerable amount to our admission fee. It would be far nicer to have collection boxes where people could choose if they wanted to donate, and how much they wanted to give.
Most of the animal enclosures are lovely and the animals well looked after. My favourites, the elephants, monkeys, chimpanzees (hilarious) and the baby Cheetahs. We couldn't see the tigers because they have built them some sort of ledge which is totally hidden by trees so all you can see is the occasional striped leg or a glimpse of an ear!
The Orang-utan house is awful, the most depressing horrible place in the zoo, I felt sorry for the animals who all looked depressed and we couldn't wait to get out of there. It looks like a huge green concrete prison.
When we arrived at the zoo, we had our photograph taken by a photographer against a blank background. We went to find it on our way out but we had a job because there were hundreds of photos and we had not been given a ticket or anything which would have made it a lot easier to find. We eventually found it with the assistance of one of the staff but were then told that the pack would cost £17.99! The pack contained a number of photographs of us superimposed with different animals and also included on-line access to download as many photos as we wanted; it also included a fridge magnet. I couldn't help thinking that they would make far more money if they offered people the opportunity to buy one photo for a fiver, instead people were walking away with no pictures and the packs were probably thrown in the bin. What a waste!
Apart from that the day was lovely, the animals we saw were on form, the gardens are beautifully maintained, the staff were very pleasant and even though it rained (as usual) we had a lovely day. I would recommend it and am a bit ashamed that it is virtually on my doorstep but I don't go often enough.
I was brought up not far from Chester, just over the border in north wales, so with this family attraction just down the road, I have been there several times with varying experiences. As a child, the zoo seemed a magical place and a brilliant day out which lasted forever because there is so much walking to do. There were lots of animals to see and we'd usually take a picnic to eat on one of the benches to avoid paying the inflated prices within the zoo.
The last time I went to Chester Zoo was for my 30th birthday. My fiancé took me because I said it was somewhere I'd like to go....must have been wanting to relive my childhood what with it being a milestone birthday. Although we had a good day, I was a bit disappointed that the zoo wasn't as good as I remembered it (nothing ever is when you view it through an adult's eyes!), the biggest disappointment being that we hardly saw any animals!
My favourite animals at any zoo are owls, penguins and meerkats, and in fairness we did get to see these. We visited the meerkats at feeding time which was the highlight of the day because they kept running off and hiding instead of coming forward to be fed, so there was a game of chase going on between the meerkats and the zoo worker. The owl section was full and we got a good view walking through them all. The penguins were their usual sociable selves and kept us entertained for a little while waddling around and dipping in and out of the water.
The biggest surprise for me was the butterflies. We went through this beautiful indoor area (sure it probably has a name but I can't remember it off the top of my head). There were so may beautiful, striking butterflies sitting on the tree branches and flying around, it really impressed me and I took quite a few photos. I didn't think I'd be bothered about them to be honest, but they were lovely and all had beautiful markings and patterns. Maybe it's a sign of my age that I am more in tune with nature than I was as a childhood visitor.
We wandered around and tried to prioritise the animals we wanted to see first, because you rarely get time to see everything with the zoo being quite large. We stopped to see the elephants and then the giraffes, but none of them were making an appearance and were hidden in the indoor bit where the public aren't allowed. I wasn't too bothered as these aren't my absolute favourites, but I really love lions, jaguars and cheetahs and we had to be very patient for these to come out and do something as they all seemed to be sleeping.
The monkeys and chimps were another highlight, as they have swings and allsorts of contraptions set up to keep them entertained. I could have watched these for hours as they were winding each other up and jumping from rope to rope. This is definitely worth seeing if you have kids as they'll keep you entertained for ages, whereas some of the other animals are cute but don't do very much.
Each animal has a board by where it is homed, and the board tells you all about them including where they originate and what they eat. This is really nice for children and school trips, but as an adult I skim-read a lot of them just out of interest.
You will do a lot of walking at Chester Zoo, and I've always been lucky and had reasonable weather. I'm not sure it would be quite so enjoyable if it was raining, although there are cafes, a pub and various other eating areas to shelter in the event of showers. The prices can be quite high in these places though so beware if you're feeding a family of four. On top of the entrance fee (which has been sneaking up over the years), it can be an expensive day out with all the extras. The standard prices are £17 for an adult and £13 for a child, although there are concessions and family tickets available.
There is an overhead cable car to help people get around a bit more quickly and easily, although I have never used this myself so I'm not sure if they charge extra for it. I imagine the view is quite good though and you wouldn't miss seeing any animals as you'd save time walking around.
All in all, I think Chester Zoo is a good fun family day out. The only advice I'd give is to wear flat shoes, take a brolly, and take a packed lunch. And be patient if you really want to see certain animals as you might have to wait for them to wake up.
As I have lived near Chester Zoo all my life and my family are very animal loving people, I have been there countless times in my life. I love the place and I have a lot of cherished memories from there. I have watched the place grow to what it is now.
When I used to visit as a child a lot of the animals that are there now weren't there then. The mount of species they have gained is incredible. The enclosures have also expanded over the years giving the animals much more space which also means more space to view them. The other thing I have noticed a difference in is the amount of activities for children has increased. The last time I went was last month with my boyfriend and even he found the kiddies things amusing! The layout of the zoo has changed to a certain extent, a lot of the walkways have been decorated to fit the area of the world that the animals in those enclosures have come from. It makes the place feel well thought out.
The admission price is shocking at £15.40 for an adult and £11.50 for a child. However, when you think of the bills the zoo must have to pay and their ongoing work to save endangered species, it kind of makes it easier to hand over that money. Food is also very expensive but a good idea is to take your own food and have a picnic!
If you haven't visited Chester Zoo, its about time you did! The place is teeming with animals, plants and activities. I love the place and wish I could afford to go more often! The kids will love it and so will you!
As i only live about a 40 mins drive away from Chester Zoo over the years ive visited with my 2 children so many times ive lost count.Its a brilliant place to go for a day out for all ages from toddlers to old age pensioners
Ive even the the past taken my children when its been raining just wrapped up warm and worn waterproof clothing, As even on a rainy day there's so much to see that indoors like the Tropical Realm which houses frogs, tortoises, birds and even crocodiles.Also there's the Parrot breeding centre which houses the parrots and other birds.You can also see many other animals that there in closers are in side like the jaguars, red apes and elephants any many more animals that you can see and still keep dry and warm even on a rainy cold day.
The last time I went with my 2 children was last year in mid august and on that day it was a really nice day,The sun was shining all-day.We had fun walking around all the in closers and seeing all the different animals from the bats cave to the sea-lions from big to small animals.There is over 7000 animals and more than 400 species rare, exotic and even endangered animals so everyone will be happy.
You are going to need a whole day at Chester Zoo to see everything as the zoo is on 110 acres of land whilst there is a lot of walking to do there is a monorail which stops at different point of the zoo and run very often.There is also a byggy and wheelchair hire point if you wish to hire either.There is even lockers dor you to keep your things in saves carrying everything all day.
All id say to you is bring a warm coat as no matter what the weather you will be guaranteed a good day out.No need to bring food as there is a burger bar and a cafe and they other cold and hot food and drinks at a really good price.Dont forget before you go to pop into the shop on site to maybe pick up a cuddly toy or just a postcard to remind you of a really fun packed day at Chester Zoo.
* Walk around the gardens
* Children's park
*Gift shop
*Mini golf course
*Children's face painting
*Wall climbing
Opens everyday at 10.00am except 25th of December.
Closes at 3.30pm mid winter and 5.30pm in summer.Off Peak - autumn term 2010/spring term 2011
Prices are as follows
- Children aged 2 and under: free of charge
- Pre-school to Year 10 inclusive: £8.95
- Years 11 upwards £9.95
I have visited Chester zoo at least 10 times in my lifetime, and will continue to go back again and again. With over 400 different species at the zoo, it is a feast of things to see, do and experience. The range of animals is absolutely staggering and it is fascinating to be able to see them all up close. Whether it's the tigers, lions, jaguars, or the free flying bat house which visitors can go into; there will be something for everyone. It is also fantastic to see that Chester zoo provides the animals with spacious and appropriate enclosures. Chester zoo focuses a lot on conservation and they have a lot of information for interested visitors about the work that they do to try and conserve species and habitats around the world.
The admission cost varies throughout the year depending on the business of that season. The highest cost, between July and September is about £17 for an adult and £12.50 for a child. For this price you get access to all of the animal exhibits, and to Chester zoo's famous gardens where they show flowers from all over the world. The parking at Chester zoo is also free. There is plenty in the zoo to keep children entertained, including a play area, face painting and even mini golf.
The zoo is huge and is spread out over a large area so it is a good idea to wear sensible shoes and be prepared for a bit of walking, but there are plenty of restaurants, cafes and drink stores to keep you refreshed along the way. The zoo also has a monorail which is free to use once you have paid admission so you can save your legs if you suddenly realise you want to be at the other end of the zoo! The monorail is also great fun and gives you a different viewpoint of the zoo. The wheelchair accessibility at the zoo is also great.
As you can probably tell, I can't recommend this zoo enough. I think it is a great place to go for a full day out, and it is fun and interesting for people of all ages.
The Background:
I was taken to Chester Zoo this year, by my boyfriend, for my 27th birthday- testament if ever there was one that this is an attraction suitable for both children and adults alike!
It was mid-week when we went, and the zoo was relatively quiet, although there were several school groups and of course still plenty of familys about. I put the quietness down to the fact that England were playing a World Cup game that afternoon....
The Basics:
At the time of visiting admission was £15.95 per adult (£10.95 for a child)- this was during "mid season". Prices go up to a maximum of £16.90 per adult and £12.45 per child during high season- which is basically during school holidays! Family tickets (2 adults & 2 children) are available for between £41.50- £55.00 depending on the season.
Getting there is very easy by car- the zoo is clearly signposted with the brown tourist attraction signs and there is plenty of parking on site. I don't have experience of getting there by public transport myself, but I am led to believe it's relatively easy via a normal bus service or by using a special zoo shuttle bus from the city centre/railway station.
The Zoo is apparently the size of 50 football pitches! It has various places dotted around for buying food & drinks- including icecreams- essential on a hot day! There are picnic areas around the zoo too, perfect for if you bring your own packed lunch! There is a monorail which goes around the zoo, as well as a boat ride, (both £2 per adult and £1.50 for kids) both of which can cut down on the amount of walking required, which I'd imagine is quite appealing for little legs!
There are various different talks given throughout the day (vary from day to day) specifically about certain animals. There are also opportunities to see the animals at feeding time. There are no animals that can be petted or touched at the zoo- something to bear in mind for some children (and adults, like me!) who like that sort of thing. You are also heavily discouraged from feeding the animals- there are signs up saying anyone doing so will be asked to leave the zoo!
My experience:
We arrived at the zoo about midday and proceeded directly to the elephants. They're located right near the entrance, and although they weren't in their outside enclosure on the day we visited, it was still a brilliant way to start the visit! I know it sounds a bit daft, but you don't really realise what spectacular- and huge- creatures they are until there's one a couple of meters in front of you!
We then made our way to the giant otters - a new attraction this year- via some warty hogs, regular sized otters, chimpanzees, apes, and flamingos! I loved the giant otters- although a lady in the gift shop pointed out that they're more extra large otters than giant otters! Nonetheless, I loved watching them swimming and eating.
We then stopped for lunch at the Ark Restaurant. We had some rather disgusting burgers and chips. Weird tasting chips which we covered in salt to (try to) disguise the flavour- not recommended!
After our sad excuse for a lunch we looked for Lions, and only found one, who was having a nap, ignoring her rapturous audience! We then proceeded to the bat cave- which was brilliant and not for those of a nervous disposition, if the thought of bats skimming your head freaks you out! The Spectacled Bears were obviously busy the day we were there as they were conspicuous by their absence. We then visited the rhino enclosure and got to see one relatively close up who was peering at us through a hedge! Got a couple of good pics of him before moving on to the merekats. I will now confess to getting all squeaky and over the top at the sight of a merekitten- i don't know if that's what they're really called, but it seems appropriate- they were incredibly tiny and cute, and it felt like a priviledge to see the babies up close with their mamas!
We had a sit down and a drink in Cafe Tsavo before leaving- and the food here looks ten times better than where we ate a couple of hours previous!! We stopped by the shop before going and I picked up a cuddly otter toy which I couldn't resist buying!
Chester Zoo really is a day out for people of any age. It is a lot of walking admittedly, but if you get there early, you can take your time, make plenty of stops and enjoy all the animals. I can't imagine it would be much fun in the rain, or general bad weather, although they do make a point of being able to enjoy it in the wet weather still- and offer planned walks which keep you in the dry as much as possible. Although I'd just advise waiting for some good weather if possible as I think it's quite a lot of money to spend to not make the most of all that's on offer. It is expensive, but if you make the most of it, you'll get value for money.
Chester Zoo is a great day out for young and old alike. When I first was told that I'd have to go as part of Psychology coursework I thought it was going to be a massive waste of time, but as soon as I got there my opinion quickly changed.
The first thing you notice is that Chester Zoo is a massive, massive place. The map states it is the size of 50 football pitches and I certainly wouldn't argue with that! Because of its size, you do a lot of walking and so if taking very young children who can walk I would recommend taking a pushchair as they are likely to get fed up.
Because of its size, the zoo is home to a massive array of animals, some incredibly rare, most incredibly beautiful. My personal favourite was the meerkats, with my opinion being shared by a 4 year old standing next to the enclosure for hours doing comparethemeerkat impressions.
The pricing is fairly fair, I'm not sure what the cost is for individuals but as we were in a group we had a reduced rate although once inside the refreshments are quite expensive so if you are going for a daytrip I would recommend a picnic.
The staff are also very helpful, many agreeing instantly to help with the coursework by filling in questionnaires and sharing their knowledge and views on the animals which was certainly an interesting experience.
Many people seem to feel that the zoo is somewhere only really meant for children to be shown that there are other animals than cats and dogs but having been surprised myself I would recommend it to anyone who is around Chester and finds them self with a few spare hours. I certainly enjoyed it and I hope you have too!


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New Marker Recalls 1889 Railroad Near State Park Trailway
MINERAL WELLS, Texas — A new state historical marker near Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway will commemorate the history of the Weatherford, Mineral Wells and Northwestern railroad line that opened Mineral Wells and surrounding areas to the world.
The marker will be dedicated in a ceremony at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 18, in western Parker County five miles east of Mineral Wells and 13 miles west of Weatherford on the south side of Highway 180.
The marker location is very near one of the early train's most important stops, the Rock Creek Coal Mines, located near Maddox Road and the Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway bridge about one mile east of the Mineral Wells city limits.
The historical marker was the inspiration of Jean D. Baker of Weatherford. Baker, 85, researched and submitted a history of the railroad to the Texas Historical Commission for the marker in honor of his father, Perry Baker, who served for 32 years on the railroad as section chief. The Texas Department of Transportation is creating and placing a highway sign for the historical marker.
The railroad was established in 1889 to connect Mineral Wells and areas to the northwest with the Texas and Pacific Railroad Line in Weatherford. The railroad provided freight exports of agriculture, coal and brick from this area while bringing thousands of health-seekers to Mineral Wells for the curative waters.
The old railroad corridor is now preserved as the Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway, a recreational hike, bike and equestrian trail. When the railroad operations ceased in 1991, the corridor was converted to a trail as part of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.
Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway is operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The park is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days per week year-round. Daily entrance fees are $5 per adult over age 12. For more information, see the park Web site or phone the park at (940) 328-1171.
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Once, stuck in a New York City traffic jam (caused by Pope John Paul II's motorcade) with the writer Hanif Kureishi, I told him that I "had always loved books." "Ah, many people love books," Hanif said. "But not everyone likes writers."
I do like writers, very much. I also like composers, painters, photographers, sculptors, and all kinds of artists, which is fortunate, because 15 years ago, I left New York book publicity (at Scribner, in its various corporate manifestations) to work at Ucross, an artists' colony on a 20,000-acre working cattle ranch. Most of my time now is taken up by nonprofit administration, but for many years my job here involved ensuring that our fellows were settled, comfortable, relaxed, happily getting along with each other, and had the rare opportunity to live for a month in a state of peak creativity.
Nathaniel Philbrick's wonderful book Why Read Moby Dick? quotes a letter from Melville to Hawthorne: "I am so pulled hither and thither by circumstances. The calm, the coolness, the silent grass-growing mood in which a man ought always to compose,—that, I fear, can seldom be mine." This was written in 1851. Can you imagine what Melville would think of today's world? How does a writer enter "a silent grass-growing mood" while wrangling cellphones, e-mail, blogs, and tweets?
At places like Ucross, which supports writers with uninterrupted time, solitude mixed with congenial community, and a removal of daily worries, this mood does exist. After traveling the 30 miles down a two-lane highway from the Sheridan airport—and surviving the propeller plane flight from Denver—writers know they are in a different place. Cattle ranches, herds of pronghorn, bald eagles soaring overhead—this is a magical place where technology matters less and less with each passing mile. Ucross has cellphone and Internet service, but they are nowhere near the center of existence.
What's close is the natural world, and writers begin to tune themselves in to that world, and to each other. Names of literary agents and tales of publishing do get exchanged over dinner, but more often than not, there's a story of a badger on the bicycle trail, or a query about the hawk species that hides in the cottonwood trees, or the great horned owl near the creek that hoots each day at dusk. In our "rec room," Buck's Cabin, writers might watch TV late into the night, or play Ping-Pong or pool, but they also take time to view the Milky Way and the full moon.
Most of our fellows come from the big cities and face some adjusting. One New York City artist complained that the nights were too dark and the sun was too bright. (She wasn't entirely wrong.) We provide small head lamps for getting around at night—one writer noticed that light startles the cows. Recently an artist mentioned that during his first few days here, he felt a deep sadness, intensified by the silence and lack of constant human interaction. He was a little worried. But after that third day, he had a sudden breakthrough in his work that brought him continued joy.
When Ucross first opened its doors 30 years ago, there were about 25 arts colonies in the U.S. Now, there are more than 200 throughout the United States, and many more around the world. A second Wyoming colony, the Jentel Foundation (founded by the artist Neltje, whose son is Macmillan's John Sargent), opened about 10 years ago, just eight miles away from Ucross. And a brand new colony near Saratoga, Wyo.—Brush Creek—opened this year. We protect and nurture wildlife and the environment; we also need to keep nurturing the best creative minds of today, with this gift of a silent, grass-growing mood.
As for me, the move to Wyoming has brought many joys, too, including my Labrador retrievers, road trips with Ucross fellows, and the chance to finally read Moby-Dick. Greatest novel ever!
Sharon Dynak is the president of the Ucross Foundation (www.ucrossfoundation.org).


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The day before Thanksgiving no less...
TV chef Art Ginsburg (a.k.a. Mr. Food) dies at 81
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November 21, 2012, 11:49 a.m.
Art Ginsburg, the TV chef known to millions as Mr. Food, has died. The 81-year-old resident of Weston, Fla., died Wednesday following a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to the Associated Press.
Ginsburg, who was known for his catchphrase "Oooh! It's so good!" was never a cable star on the level of Rachael Ray or Emeril Lagasse, but at his height in 2007, his 90-second cooking segments were syndicated on 168 TV stations nationwide.
One of the final videos Ginsburg recorded was posted to his YouTube channel on Nov. 8 and featured tips on how to carve a turkey. Ginsburg was a champion of the common household cook, without the flash and high-end pretensions of so many TV chefs today.
Ginsburg's cancer had gone into remission after treatment but returned earlier this month. The chef, who wrote 52 books that sold 8 million copies, had been stepping away from being centrally involved in his company, Ginsburg Enterprises.
In a statement to the Associated Press, Rachael Ray, who got her start on Ginsburg's show, said: "Art Ginsberg was a warm, gregarious man who knew food is more about love and sharing than a fancy ingredient list. He was a supportive and loyal friend, and I'll miss his smile and warm hugs. This Thanksgiving I'm thankful I knew him."
Ginsburg got his start in his father's butcher business but soon started his own catering company as well as indulging in his passion for acting and singing. He made his TV debut in 1975 on a local morning show in upstate New York.


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California kiwifruit growers anticipate volumes closer to normal after a crop last year that exceeded 9 million 7-pound tray equivalents.
Production is forecast at 6.5 million for the upcoming season that runs from October to May, according to the Sacramento, Calif.-based Kiwifruit Administrative Committee, the federal marketing order that was left after the California Kiwifruit Commission was disbanded last year.
Record production in California was about 12 million tray equivalents in the mid-1990s, according to the committee.
"Last year was a particularly large crop, so compared to this year, it's quite a bit smaller," said Nick Matteis, the committee's assistant director.
California's kiwifruit acreage has shrunk to about 4,000 acres, from around 8,000 about a decade ago, although production volume has not dwindled proportionately, Matteis said.
"Over the past few years, we've seen improved cultural practices improving yield on the same acreage, so we've seen an uptick in the baseline crop, or a normal expectant crop," he said.
Production in the normal range would be 6.5 million to 7.5 million tray equivalents, Matteis said.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as of Sept. 5, 19.8-pound containers of loose hayward variety kiwifruit from Chile were priced at $15-16 for sizes 25 and 27; $14-15, 30s; $13-15, 33s; $13-14, 36s; $12-13, 39s; and $11-12, 42s and 45s.
A year earlier, prices were in a similar range, from $14-15 in size 25 to $11-12, size 45.
About 75% of California's crop — the state accounts for 98% of U.S. production — goes to the domestic market, according to the kiwifruit committee. Mexico and Canada are by far the two dominant export markets, Matteis said.
Large-size premiums
Growers anticipate a smaller crop — and stronger markets.
"We will start California kiwi in the first week of October, and the market should be strong as the crop will be down 15% to 20% from last year," said Chris Kragie, deciduous fruit manager with Madera, Calif.-based Western Fresh Marketing.
Vancouver, British Columbia-based The Oppenheimer Group plans to ship the standard green hayward variety out of California and green and gold fruit from Italy this year, said Steve Woodyear-Smith, category director for kiwifruit.
"Industrywide, volume from both origins will be down on last year due to weather conditions, so the market could be strong through the fall and winter months," he said.
There should be plenty of fruit to meet all customer needs, he said.
"We expect that the California fruit will peak smaller than last season, so larger sizes should earn a premium," he said.
The Wenatchee, Wash., office of The Giumarra Cos. anticipates its first California shipments in mid-October, said Jason Bushong, salesman.
"We'll go through the first part of February," he said.
"We have quite a few good retail programs that get us through OK."
Pest watch
Growers say they have been watching, with some concern, progress in fighting pseudomonas syringae pv actinidiae, a kiwifruit vine-killing disease that has hit gold varieties in New Zealand and Italy with particular force.
California produces the green hayward variety, which is more amenable to the Golden State's climate, growers said.
"It's similar to fire blight we get on asian pears and apples, and it's affecting only gold production," said Doug Phillips, owner of Phillips Farms Marketing in Visalia, Calif.
Waiting game
California growers are content to wait until most of the Chilean and New Zealand crops had moved out of the U.S. market before beginning peak shipments, said Kurt Cappelluti, sales manager with Madera-based Stellar Distributing Inc.
"It always affects what we do with the California deal," he said.
If the market is weak, it might pay off to wait a bit, Cappelluti said.
"We might want to hold on and not hurry in," he said.
Quality shouldn't be an issue, said Mike Noland, president of Wild River Marketing Inc., Marysville, Calif.
"We are very happy with the color and the overall appearance of our fruit," he said.


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Understanding 'Next to Normal,' a musical about mental illness
ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Life+Style Editor
Patty Breckenridge is entirely aware of the cliché that having a child changes your life. But she can't avoid it.
Earlier this year, Breckenridge and her partner Carrie became mommies to son Logan, around the same time she changed jobs. Pursuing acting opportunities would have to take a backseat for a while.
And then she heard that Uptown Players was producing Next to Normal. And she made an exception.
"I put all my eggs in one basket and said, 'This is it; this is the one show I will be able to do for a while [now that I am a mother],'" Breckenridge says. "My wife has been so supportive; Carrie is absolutely my hero."
Especially since she is a new mom, tackling this role — that of a bi-polar woman coping with deep issues related to her son — struck unnervingly close to home.
"I've never done as much work for a role in my life," she says. "When my brother, and my other friends, saw this on Broadway, they said, 'This was meant for you.'"
It may have impressed her friends, but one person who wasn't initially convinced was the show's director, Michael Serrecchia.
"My first reaction [when I saw a scene performed on the Tony Awards] was, 'I don't like it,'" he says with an ironic smile. "Who would watch that?"
But Serrecchia, who teaches acting and voice in town, said his students began to convince him of its appeal; before long, he was "feeling addicted to the score."
The 2009 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama, Next to Normal was an unlikely hit and has become a cult favorite, winning a Tony Award for its rock-opera score about the dark, often taboo topic of mental illness. It closed in January.
This is the second consecutive Pulitzer winner they have mounted (following The Young Man from Atlanta), and this marks the first production of the show outside of New York or the recently started national tour. It's a coup for the company that only last season moved to the bigger digs of the historic Kalita Humphreys Theater.
"Next to Normal fits with our mission statement of tolerance and dignity," says company co-founder Jeff Rane. "And the family issues will be familiar to our audience." It has sold so well, additional performances have already been added.
That puts the pressure on Breckenridge, Gary Floyd (who plays her husband) and Serrecchia to do it justice. None of them saw the Broadway production, nor do they have personal experience with bi-polar disorder. At least, they didn't think so.
"I didn't realize how many people I know who do suffer from it until they found out I was directing it," Serrecchia says. "I'd say maybe a dozen people have called me."
To be as accurate and respectful of the material as possible, Serrecchia arranged for a woman, whose life closely mirrors Breckenridge's character Diane, to speak to the cast about what mental illness is like from the inside out.
"She made me really want to do it justice," Breckenridge says. "We're all bringing our A-game."
That won't be easy. The sung-through score is the equivalent of "vocal aerobics," as Serrecchia puts it.
"As a singer, you have to pace yourself," says Floyd. But it's also necessary to convey the intense emotions of the songs. Floyd says the cue he was given to understand mental illness is that it is "like walking through cotton candy."
Serrecchia also wanted to give the audience visual cues to the psychology of the characters. Andy Redmon's set, a multi-story behemoth, qualifies as one of Uptown's most ambitious ever.
"The whole play is in 2s," he says. "There's all this doubling, these mirror images, these layers. I wanted everything parallel. So you have all these intersecting stairs to show each transition."
For the cast and crew, just doing a show like this is a major transition itself into the big leagues.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition June 10, 2011.


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Sony uses movie studio to press ultra-HD advantage
Sony is finally pressing its advantage as a conglomerate that owns both high-tech gadgets and the content that plays on them by being the only electronics maker to offer ultra-HD TVs and a way to get movies to the new super clear screens.
Ultrahigh-definition TVs, which quadruple the number of pixels of current high definition technology, have been the talk of the Consumer Electronics Show so far. But only Sony has offered a content solution to go with them.
With 84-inch ultra-HD set it launched in November, Sony threw in a tablet and computer server that has 10 movies preloaded on the device — for $US25,000. The movies came from the library of Sony Pictures or its subsidiary Columbia Pictures, such as The Amazing Spider-Man and The Karate Kid.
On Monday, Sony unveiled 55-inch and 65-inch ultra-HD sets that will sell in the second quarter of this year for an undisclosed price believed to be below $US10,000. The Japanese electronics maker said it would launch a download service mid-year in the US so buyers of the smaller sets would have access to movies in the clearer format.
For now, it will offer the same 10 movies from its library for download.
After unveiling the service, Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai said the ultra-HD movies could be made available to other makers such as Samsung and LG later. The company is eyeing co-ordination with other movie studios, but not immediately.
"That's a key differentiator from a Sony perspective that really speaks to the advantage of what we have in terms of both the electronics business and the content business," he said. "For the time being, that's something we bring exclusively to our customers."
Sony is betting big on ultra-HD, and is a leading supplier of high-end cameras that shoot in the format, which renders moving images at a resolution of 3840 pixels wide and 2160 pixels tall. That is twice the length and width of high definition, resulting in four times as many pixels, or more than 8 million.
The company also makes projectors that show movies in so-called 4K, and Hirai said anyone who has been to the movies lately has probably experienced it first hand without realising it.
Getting these higher resolution files to home televisions is no small matter. A Blu-ray disc format has not been created yet and broadcasters are years away from offering TV signals at the higher resolution.
Sony representatives said buyers of its 55-inch and 65-inch TVs may be asked to buy an ultra-HD server separately, although a final decision hadn't been made. It is also unclear how much downloadable movies will cost.
The company said it would offer Blu-ray discs that are mastered in 4K but compressed to fit on a current Blu-ray disc. The TV's embedded technology presents the compressed movie at close to 4K resolution, but not quite as good as when they are played from the 4K media player.
But with all new technologies, there were glitches.
Hirai had an embarrassing moment on Monday when he introduced the world's first ultra-HD TV using organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), only to see the screen go blank as the computer running it had an error.
"This revolutionary TV combines the world's largest OLED display with dazzling 4K resolution, including this beautiful ... interface screen," he said, then turned to see a blank screen as chuckles rippled through the crowd.
Later, Hirai looked back at the 56-inch display only to see the error continue.
"Excellent," he said.
A Sony staffer rolled the TV further away and Hirai carried on his presentation. He later appeared to be good-natured with journalists.
Hirai said the ultra-HD OLED set is a prototype and didn't announce price or availability.
In the Sony booth after the presentation, other ultra-HD OLED screens played without a problem.
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A few questions and thoughts arise in the mind when reading this thread. A few may already have been raised, directly or indirectly, but I'll list what comes to mind.
What is the criteria for an "advanced Buddhist?" Meditative attainments? Meditation experience? Theoretical knowledge?
What makes one believe these lead one to worldly success?
Is spiritual maturity in terms of contentment, humility, gratitude, peacefulness, etc. not considered "success" in OP's mind?
What makes one think an "advanced Buddhist" wants to be more successful?
What makes one think Buddhists are inherently more mindful or better workers than non-Buddhists?
The spiritual path may not be linear for some. Many worldly desires and goals fall away. The thinking, planning mind may become less filled with thoughts of any type of success. Meditation practitioners might actually become less skillful in their work life at certain times. They might work less than more. They might become lazier when performing work-related tasks. They might actually take steps to be less "successful" in the worldly sense so they can focus on solitude and simplicity. Just something to consider.


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'Hey Ya!' Is Ten Years Old Today, And You Should Celebrate With The Peanuts Gang [Video]
Today marks the 10 year anniversary of the release of Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, the multi-platinum selling double album from Outkast duo Big Boi and André 3000. The effort produced several memorable tracks, but easily the most successful was André 3000's "Hey Ya!," a song that spent several months dominating radio waves, high school proms, and pretty much every kind of party imaginable in a way that maybe no other has in the 21st century.
So what does this anniversary mean, exactly? Well, three things: You are now officially old, I am now officially old, and we all have an excuse to revisit the Hey Ya!/Charlie Brown Christmas video mashup that I have loved unequivocally since the day I first set eyes on it.


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Work on mental focus paying off for Romo
SAN FRANCISCO -- After losing his closer's role in late June, Sergio Romo vowed redemption if and when he got another chance to save a game. Redemption was had on Saturday, as Romo closed the Giants' 6-5 victory. It was his first save since June 22.
"It felt good to contribute, but I didn't really look at it as another save opportunity," Romo said Sunday. "Even through it all, I've been put in situations where one pitch can be the difference in the game, so I feel that the inning is the main thing that's changed for me."
Well, that and the mental adjustments he said he's made. A more consistent focus is the key to more consistent success, and he believes he's fixed that problem.
"Every outing, whether it's been good or bad, the difference has been that one pitch," Romo said. "If I can execute on a more consistent basis, then I like my chances because I trust myself.
"I'm in the Majors for a reason. I've got good enough stuff to compete. Just focus on executing, that's all I've been trying to do."
After striking out three and allowing a hit in a scoreless inning Sunday, Romo is 23-for-28 in save opportunities this season and has a 4.24 ERA in 46 2/3 innings.
Ryan Hood is an associate reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @ryanhood19. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Mr. Melton, your editorial in last week's papers gave me such pleasure that I have not felt in years.
County Attorney John Weaver sent an email stating, "My job is to make Council members look good, not otherwise." Well, his unprepared, unprofessional, thrown-together, not complete, nor concise, fragmented and confusing PowerPoint show regarding Ansley Park was an embarrassment for Lancaster County.
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Mr. W.B. Evans. I have enjoyed his columns for many years.
Has his family ever thought of publishing his columns in a book? I certainly would be interested.
Faye Mangum Cox
Waxhaw, N.C.
I am so glad that the worst thing Indian Land residents are currently worrying about are their roads.
We here on the other end of the county located closer to Haile Gold Mine have our own concerns. The difference between ours and theirs lies in a much more all-encompassing, potentially harmful environmental impact, such as what Oceana Gold did to Brazil.
Oh, I know, they must not have all the regulations we have here. But what we do have are unconcerned politicians.
If this wasn't reality, I would have thought I was watching a comedy.
President Obama has officially announced his backing for his fellow progressive, Hillary Clinton, for president. He stated that there is no one more qualified to be president than her. If that is so, then we all need to be lemmings and march off a cliff together.
Not only did she lie to the public about her e-mails when she was secretary of state, but she lied under oath to the congressional hearing. A perfect perjurer match for her slimy perjurer husband, Bill.
Mr. W.B. "Bill" Evans was my friend, even though we never met face to face. I met him through his writings in The Lancaster News.
What a beautiful spirit and soul he had. His words encouraged me to give my opinions on things. You could tell he loved Lancaster and the USA.
I will miss my friend. I will miss his spirit and his love of life. He touched a lot of people, made our lives better and put smiles on our faces with his "Remember When?" columns.
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. W.B. Evans' passing. I looked forward to reading his "Remember When?" columns.
Jo Anne Broughton
W.B. Evans was one of the best storytellers Lancaster has had. He inspired a lot of people as he did me, and he will remain in our hearts.
Mr. Evans is a legend here for his stories. He is telling his stories about Chesterfield Avenue to Jesus now.
W.B., we love you. God bless you, your family and your Lancaster News family.
Carl M. Miles
Lancaster Police Department Sgt. Dustynn Burlingame deserves public praise for the courage and restraint he demonstrated by not discharging his weapon at a suspect who presented a handgun while being detained.
Sheriff's Deputy Aaron Carroll also deserves credit for assisting Sgt. Burlingame in the apprehension of the subject.
Their actions shortly after midnight on Sunday, June 26, brought to mind a saying I heard years ago: "We sleep peacefully at night because brave men and women are patrolling our streets and protecting our homes."
I want to thank all who were in the Charlesboro's July 4th parade. Thanks Kenny Hinson and Johnny Arant for the flags on the posts, and everyone else who helped.
The music was provided by the Sims family. Thank you to them and all who provided food, nice and drinks. And I want to thank Stacy Faile for a beautiful fireworks display.
Nancy Vincent
Editor's note: Carl Miles, a frequent contributor to this page and a general uplifter of spirits, was severely injured by an intruder several months ago. We're happy he has recovered enough to begin writing again.
About two months ago, I was lying on my couch about 1 o'clock in the morning. Someone knocked on my door, and I opened it.
A guy who must have been on dope was there. He said, "Do you have any money?" I replied, "No."
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ADAM Stevens' Lamb Reserves side brought the curtain down on their Division Three league campaign with a 2-1 victory at home to local rivals The Stiffs who were without manager Ade Giles for their derby day battle at Whaddon Lane.
Kieran Palmer's goal for the Lamb separated the teams at the break and when Ryan Bodman doubled they lead in the second period Lamb threatened to run away with things but that wasn't to be as the Stiffs responded well and got themselves back in the game when Simeon Player and Dave Carroll combined well down the left hand side to set up Chris Giles who headed home to reduce the arrears.
Chances came and went at both ends with neither team able to add to their tally, the Lamb saw the game out to claim their fourth win for a season that saw them come to folding on more than one occasion before Adam and Roger Stevens steadied the sinking ship.
Trowbridge Rangers 7 Polenez Westbury 0
AFTER beating leaders Holt in their previous league outing at the start of February and claiming a Spring Cup first leg victory over The Stiffs last weekend Polenez Westbury were looking to pick up a hat-trick of victories when they visited Trowbridge Rangers on Saturday afternoon.
But like the last meeting of the sides that Rangers won 6-1 it was James Goddard's side who took the points, winning 7-0.
Ashley Barnett and Dan Moore sharing the goals, Barnett scoring the opener and Moore making it 2-0 before half time.
After the break Moore struck three more that took his tally for the season to 25, while Barnett who was making his debut for the club went on to complete a hat-trick.
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21 years
My only sister turns 21 today. I made her this breakfast quiche
and it turned out great! It was inspired by a toasted baquette
sandwich I had years ago and I've never forgotten this combination
of tomato, basil and parmesan.
21 years went by so quickly. I remember going to the hospital to
meet her for the first time. I was such a proud sister, and still
am! Happy birthday hermana!
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that looks so delicious!! did you just whip up the recipe yourself or could i possibly find it online?ReplyDelete
happy birthday to your sister :)
yum! good work...i'm jealous. how do you girls do stuff like this? "oh i just remembered this really great ingredient pairing, so i threw it together, and look at its perfection!" haha okay, now i'm just being dramatic. honestly...good job!ReplyDelete
That looks amazing!! Nice work!ReplyDelete
mmmmmmmmmm.....!! man.. Im jealous.. looks so good right now!!ReplyDelete
yum! you are making me so hungry.ReplyDelete
aww so sweet, my little sister will be 21 soon too.ReplyDelete
your sister is a total cutie!!ReplyDelete
the quiche looks amazing.
happy bday Lindsey! & way to go j...looks delicious..ur such a good sissy!ReplyDelete
Aww! There's something so special about sisterhood! I'm so glad you two have one another! She is such a beautiful and sweet girly!ReplyDelete
What a great sis you are to do this for her-makes me miss my sis!
1) recipe please!ReplyDelete
2) ADORE your sister's hair :)
Oh man that looks SO good!!! I love your sister :) You two are the cutestReplyDelete
So cute! Looks delicious. :)ReplyDelete
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Thursday, January 10, 2013
Difference between Sun (Oracle) JVM and IBM JVM
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- Antonio said...
In the latest release of the J9 (start with J9 release with WebSphere 8.0 (at least in windows)), the default collector is Generational Garbage.
More informations in French at
- January 10, 2013 at 5:45 AM
- Pankaj Soni said...
do anybody know benifits in using JRockit jdk
- January 18, 2013 at 11:33 PM
- Vishal Lakhmapurkar said...
nice tutorial , i have a question on IBM vs ORACLE JVM point 3,
My question is how AOT identify classes are changed or not or easy word how AOT identify at loading of precompiled class, for any changes done or not.
- January 24, 2013 at 12:02 AM
- Kim junn said...
I have used IBM JVM in WebSphere application Server version 7.0 in 64-bit environment, and I didn't notice any specific difference. Like Oracle's hotspot JVM, IBM JVM also supports JMX and other features.
- February 21, 2013 at 6:52 PM
- Anonymous said...
I have a query. Experts please help with your inputs.
How can I know what is the JVM that (WAS) WebSphere application server is running with?
Does WAS's JVM is always IBM's JVM on all platforms (SunOS, HP-UX, Windows, Linux and AIX) or it can be Oracle JVM also.
If it can be either of two, how can I determine, what is the JVM type(IBM/Oracle)?
- November 20, 2015 at 3:06 AM