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Lunch £: 3.00 - 5.00
Dinner £: 4.00 - 8.00
Lunch £: 6.00
Dinner £: 10.00 - 12.00
Lunch £: 5.00 - 7.00
Dinner £: 9.00
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Water £: 0.50
Bottle of Beer £: 1.30
Water £: 0.60
Bottle of Beer £: 2.00 - 4.00
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Siem Reap - One day Angkor Temples pass US$ 20; Bicycle/rickshaw hire approximately US$ 15-20 per day; Land Mines Museum US$ 5; Banteay Srei and Banteay Sunrise visit to Angkor US$ 48; Half day cruise on Tonle Sap Lake US$ 30; Blessing ceremony at local monastery US$33
Phnom Penh - Royal Palace US$ 7; National Museum US$ 3; Visit to Tuol Sleng & the Killing Fields US$ 15; Private blessing US$34; Private cooking class US$36; Koh Dach Island US$78
Ho Chi Minh City - Half day Cu Chi tunnels (includes transport) US$ 30; Half day city tour US$18; Cu Chi and half day city tour US$ 43; Mekong Delta day trip to Ben Tre US$ 55; Reunification Palace US$ 2
Nha Trang - Half day boat trip US$ 40; full day city tour and boat trip US$52; Bike hire approx. US$ 5; Mud Baths from US$ 16
Hoi An - Marble Mountain entrance fees US$ 3; Bicycle hire US$ 5; Entrance to Hoi An Old Town US$ 7; Half day cooking class US$ 52; Half day walking tour US$24; Full day walking tour and boat trip US$35; Martial arts show US$70
Hue - Entrance fees for Royal Tombs US$ 5; Citadel visit US$ 6; Full day Perfume River cruise, Imperial Citadel, Dong Ba market and Emperor's tombs US$ 38; Half day Perfume River cruise, Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba Market US$ 18; Half day Emperors tombs US$ 22; Traditional kite making US$30
Hanoi - Water Puppets show from US$ 6; Cyclo tour of Old Quarter US$ 6; Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House US$ 1.50; Museums US$ 1.50; Half day Hanoi city tour US$ 18; Full day Hanoi city tour US$43; Half day cooking class US$74
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ATM Availability: ATMs are available in Bangkok but are limited on the islands.
Credit Card Acceptance: Major stores and restaurants.
Travellers Cheques: Can be exchanged at banks and exchange offices throughout the tour although rates may not be as favourable.
Local Currency: Thai Baht
Recommended Currency for Exchange: We recommend that you bring your money in GBP or US$.
Where to Exchange: Most major towns and on the islands - your Tour Leader will advise you on arrival.
ATM Availability: There are ATMs in most towns and cities.
Credit Card Acceptance: Credit cards are accepted in some large shops and restaurants in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Travellers Cheques: They can be hard to change outside of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh; we recommend them for emergencies only.
Local Currency: Riel.
Recommended Currency for Exchange: In Cambodia, US$ is the most commonly used currency (small denomination notes are easier to use).
Where to Exchange: Large towns.
ATM Availability: There are ATMs virtually everywhere in Vietnam and in Cambodia, though we also recommend bringing cash.
Credit Card Acceptance: Some shops in Hanoi, and Hoi An. The occasional restaurant.
Travellers Cheques: Travellers cheques can usually be changed in the towns, but only during bank opening hours.
Local Currency: Dong.
Recommended Currency for Exchange: Carry your money in US$ Dollars cash. You can also take GBP but US$ are easier to exchange. (Dollar bills can be used in some hotels and shops; change is often given in local currency).
Where to Exchange: Most towns.
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Please note that some countries require proof of parental consent when travelling overseas with under 18s. Please check requirements with the relevant embassy or consular office well in advance of travel if this applies to your party.
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Cambodia: A single visa is required by UK, New Zealand, Australian, USA & Canadian citizens and can be obtained on arrival. A passport sized photograph for immigration will also be required. Alternatively you can now obtain an e-visa prior to departure from www.mfaic.gov.kh
Vietnam: Until 30th June 2018 'British Citizen' passport holders can visit Vietnam for up to 15 days without a visa. A visa will be required if you enter after this date or if you wish to re-enter within 30 days of your departure.
For visits of up to 30 days, you can get an e-visa before you travel from https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/
For visits of longer than 30 days you must get a visa from the nearest Vietnamese embassy before travelling to Vietnam. If you want to make a second visit within 30 days of leaving Vietnam, you'll need to get a multiple entry visa to re-enter.
Please note that it is a pre-requisite for entry into Vietnam that your passport is valid for a minimum of 6 months from your date of entry
All visa related issues including information for other nationalities should be confirmed with the relevant Embassy prior to departure.
If you do require assistance in obtaining a visa then you may consider applying through Explore's recommended visa service in the UK, Travcour. See www.travcour.com to download the relevant visa application for your trip, if applicable (UK citizens only), along with details of how to apply for your visa through Travcour. The Team at Travcour will be happy to answer specific questions relating to visa applications, please call them directly on 0208 5431846.
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Nothing compulsory, we recommend protection against malaria, typhoid, tetanus, diphtheria, polio and infectious hepatitis. Although not compulsory, travellers may also wish to immunise themselves against Japanese encephalitis. Consult your travel clinic for latest advice on Malaria and Zika Virus. Please take preventative measures to avoid mosquito bites - these include mosquito repellent as well as long trousers and long sleeve shirts to cover up when necessary. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at http://www.explore.co.uk/Travelhealth/ and from your local healthcare provider.
Nothing compulsory, but we recommend protection against malaria, infectious hepatitis, tetanus, typhoid, diphtheria and polio. Consult your GP regarding tablets advised for malaria. Though not compulsory, travellers may wish to immunise themselves against japanese encephalitis. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at http://www.explore.co.uk/ Travelhealth/ and from your local healthcare provider.
Nothing compulsory, we recommend protection against malaria, typhoid, tetanus, diphtheria, polio and hepatitis A. Consult your travel clinic for latest advice on Malaria and Zika Virus. Although not compulsory travellers may also wish to immunise themselves against Japanese encephalitis. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at http://www.explore.co.uk/Travelhealth/ and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed before departure.
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Generally hot with high humidity. There is some rainfall from April to September with most days being hot (around 33 Degrees) and a light breeze on the islands. If it does rain, it will be more of a heavy tropical downpour that lasts a few hours. Additional information and climate charts can be accessed at http://www.explore.co.uk/weather.
Cambodia is a hot and tropical country, being hottest in April and coolest in January (still high 20s). Although rainfall is at its maximum in October, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap receive very little rain compared to the coastal areas, and when it does rain it tends to be in the form of sporadic mid afternoon downpours. There is normally very little rain between December and March.
As Vietnam is a long, narrow country from north to south climate conditions vary considerably. The climate can be divided into three distinct patterns between the north, central and south regions. The climate in the north is generally humid and subtropical, although the winter months from November to March can be colder with temperatures from 10 - 15 degrees. Summer months, May to September can be quite hot with temperatures from 30 - 35 degrees. Meanwhile south Vietnam enjoys a tropical climate all year round, with little variation throughout the year (around 27 - 32 degrees), however May to November is the rainy season when short, heavy downpours are quite frequent. Central Vietnam lies somewhere in between. The coastal strip is usually dry and hotter from April to October while November to March is wetter and cooler. A light rain jacket and small umbrella are recommended year round.
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text: Show Hide image Politics 9 October 2012 The culture that permitted Savile's abuses goes far beyond the BBC Look at the crimes that were committed by one man under cover of a dangerously misogynistic permissiveness, and wake up to the fact that this is exactly what all those tedious feminists mean when they talk of "rape culture", says Deborah Orr. Sign up for our weekly email * In the absence of Jimmy Savile himself, the British Broadcasting Corporation is being made chief culprit for his alleged abuses. It is bearing the brunt of widespread dismay that a predatory paedophile could have claimed so many vulnerable victims over such a long period, and without being held to account. Fair enough. The BBC afforded Savile the fame and status that gave him such power over, and access to, his victims. The staff of the BBC were best placed to put together a coordinated narrative that produced a pattern of evidence against this creature. But they never did. Even a Newsnight investigation conducted after his death by reporter Liz Mackean was canned. Instead, ITV broke the story, in a documentary made by former police detective Mark Williams-Thomas, which culminated in the presentation of harrowing testimony from Savile's victims being presented to BBC star, friend of Savile, and founder of Childline, Esther Rantzen. Now, as it turns out, Rantzen, the BBC's world and the BBC's wife, had all "heard the rumours", although the BBC says it has no record of any complaint about Savile's sexual behaviour, from employees or from members of the public. What's interesting is that there's something of a gender divide when men and women who worked at the corporation explain why the rumours were never acted upon. Michael Grade appeared on Channel 4 News to place Savile's abuse in the context of "groupie culture". Janet Street Porter, Sandy Toksvig and others prefer to cite "gropie culture". Women at the BBC, in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s were used to being left to fend off their predatory bosses themselves -- bosses who apparently believed that "groupie culture" excused taking advantage of minors. It's as obvious now as it was obvious then, that their complaints would have fallen upon unreceptive ears. A former BBC producer, Wilfred De'Ath, spoke of meeting Savile at a restaurant as he "entertained" a 12-year-old, who he'd "picked up" at Top of the Tops. Savile had made it obvious, when De'Ath called him the next morning, that he was in bed with the child. De'Ath says that he felt "demeaned" by this, but was too young and powerless to "speak out". It's wrong to be too hard on the man. He was young, and Savile must have been deliberately taunting him and rubbing his nose in the situation. Hitler's maxim was that if you wanted to get away with a lie, then a big lie would work best. Savile's evil genius was in understanding that the same could be applied to a "big truth". De'Ath felt intimidated by Savile – he says he was afraid of him. It rather looks as if sexual intimidation of younger, less powerful people – not only women – was endemic – pandemic - at the BBC. I've never worked there, but I've experienced the culture. At 18 I briefly worked in a pub frequented by technicians working at Thames Television's Teddington Lock Studios. One evening a cameraman offered to "get me on TV" as one of Benny Hill's "Hill's Angels". I told him it wasn't my kind of thing. During the course of the evening, half a dozen of his middle-aged friends asked one by one if they could "see me home safely". At the end of the evening, they came to the bar and asked me who the hell I thought I was, to turn all of them down. In Edinburgh, in the 1980s, a former Mirror journalist who was my first boss turned up at my home insisting on giving my driving lessons, then booked a holiday to Spain – I'd never been abroad – and demanded that I accompany him. When I worked at the Guardian in the early 1990s, a colleague in his sixties put a hand on each of my breasts in the pub after work, and asked if I fancied coming back to his place. When I declined, he offered that it was "only round the corner". I laughed at him. But complaining to anyone in authority about him didn't occur to me. You just had to learn to deal with it. So, it's important to remember that this wasn't a culture confined to the BBC. Savile's victims, after all, approached other adults in authority – people who had a duty of care over them at school, for example, and police officers from three forces, to have their complaints dismissed. Naughty nurses, secretaries being chased round desks, "jailbait" girls of St Trinian's torturing their hapless teachers with their sexual power, Young Mr Grace on Are You Being Served, with his "appreciation" of Miss Brahms among a bevy of other young females – all these were accepted portrayals of the assumption of young female availability. Page 3, of course, still is. But there is a respect in which liberal cultures were most susceptible to such sexual incontinence. They were most keen to shrug off the repressive orthodoxies which decreed that nice girls didn't have sex before marriage, and embrace the win-win bargain of free love, and in this liberal men saw themselves as kindly assisting females in their much-needed sexual liberation. When feminism started telling them that this could not be on their terms alone, they were indignant and contemptuous. Thus was created a nasty set of attitudes, in which it was reckoned that it was the women who were not leaping at the liberating chance to be constantly sexually available who were the problem. BOOM. If you didn't want to have sex with a man, then there was something wrong with you. That attitude, however, was not confined to liberals. Indeed, it shored up long-protected ideas about droit du seigneur. Sexual harassment in the City of London is reportedly rife, along with visits to lap-dancing clubs for "business". The sexual revolution provided a shot in the arm to many long-standing expressions of sexual contempt for women. Pointing out the obvious – that this was an abusive and corrupt use of power – well, that just proved that you were a dried out, frigid, man-hating ball-breaker. To the people who say that understanding why Savile got away with his crimes is useless because he is dead; to the people why say it's a BBC problem, not a societal problem, I beg this: Look at the crimes that were committed by one man under cover of a dangerously misogynistic permissiveness, and wake up to the fact that this is exactly what all those tedious feminists mean when they talk of "rape culture". I beg this: wake up and look at the damage these attitudes did, as the whole of a nation watched. Wake up and see that these attitudes are by no means entirely of the past, not yet. This article was updated at 15.50 on 9 October. Subscribe from just £1 per issue More


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Have you gotten on the socca bandwagon? Do you even know what socca is? Unless you are well acquainted with French street fare, you might be lost. This ridiculously simple and tasty flatbread is quickly becoming ubiquitous in the gluten-free world — and with good reason. While gluten-free baking can, at times, be a bit more complicated than conventional flour recipes, this is remarkably easy. Socca can come together in literally 15 minutes. And it's all thanks to chickpea flour, one of the most forgiving and versatile of all gluten-free flours!
This is perfect for the whole family, but especially for kiddos who love pizza crust, and delight in dipping, dunking, and acc-sauce-erizing their meals. The wedges are ideally suited for small hands; just add a side of marinara or pesto (or even tapenade for adults) and let the slathering begin! It can be a quick snack, an appetizer, or even a meal when served with a big salad.
- 2 cups chickpea flour (aka garbanzo bean flour)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon basil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh green onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups water
1) In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients.
2) Add water, and mix with a large fork until smooth (the consistency of pancake batter).
3) Place a small, flat frying pan (I prefer cast iron) on the stove and pour in 1 tablespoon of oil. Turn heat to medium.
4) Once pan has heated, pour 1/3 cup of batter into the pan, spreading with a spatula or spoon to cover the bottom of the pan.
5) Like a pancake, when you can scrape around the edge and see that the bottom holds together and is visibly cooked (brown spots), flip the socca.
6) Allow to cook through; if you want a crisper texture, flip each side twice.
7) Cut into wedges or sticks and serve. Repeat with remaining batter.
As you can see, the number of steps in this recipe is quite misleading! It's actually quite a simple and straightforward method; one that kids can easily help with! You can also take pride in the fact that this is high in protein, iron, fiber, and the antioxidant manganese – who knew gluten-free and casein-free could be so easy, delicious, and healthy?
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Discussion in 'Texans Talk' started by TexanSam, Jun 3, 2008.
Not a bad person to bring in imo.
He's old enough to be a good leader and good role model, but still has a bit of playing left in him.
Now this is interesting! If we can get this guy without threatening our cap health going forward, he would be a heck of a good risk. THis is exciting.
Let me add, McClain is an *****. He actually thinks we're getting him to play LB. Clearly, our interest in him is predominately as a situational pass rusher. Wow, when healthy, he can really make a difference for us. Also, he'd have a good shot at a healthy couple of years because we'd only need him for 20-25 plays a game. I'm officially excited!!
Many of you know I love the Pats, and I would like this signing. That said, I wouldn't want him for much more than the veteran minimum.
I dont think he needs to come in to this team and try to be one of the leaders , rather he needs to simply fit in ..... he could be a role model for some but he should do that quietly ..... lead by example .
He will be a DE in Houston no way he plays linebacker here in H-town and he played DE at Purdue and with the Bears so he can do the job.
Capers and Casserly brought Colvin in for a free agent visit during the 2003 offseason. Colvin would have played OLB in the Texans 3-4. Eventually, Colvin signed with New England, saying that he wanted to play for a winner. He got his wish.
If his injury problem is indeed resolved, he could be a valuable acquisition. The Pats are known for their frugality and since Colvin would have counted $7.6 million against the teams salary cap in 2008, and the Pats save $5.5 million, that and not injury could have very likely played the greatest role in his release.
FYI - I read the article over my Oatmeal this morning, and Megan Manfull wrote the article I'm almost positive.
I hope they can sign him. I do agree he is probably a situational 3rd down pass rushing end in our system, and if healthy, I think he could be a really good move for us, and help seal off the escape route on Mario's opposite side. Add in some push in the middle so the QB can't step up, and we could have a pretty damn good pass rush for the first time in our history.
EDIT - My fault. McClain wrote the piece on Colvin. She wrote the piece on Rick Smith's ext. Continue to McCain bash if it makes you feel better.
He was one of my favorite players back when he was with da bears. Considering we're still searching for someone opposite Mario to consistently generate some heat in the pass rush, he'd be worth a look for the right price. Sounds as if he already has some interest from some other teams, hopefully that hasn't driven up his demands too high.
Colvin has experience playing OLB in 4-3 so it is not out of the question that he could do some work there, but given his recent injury history having him as a situational pass rusher is his most likely role.
wouldn't hurt as long as we didn't overpay.
I agree, sign him for min, if he makes the team great, if not oh well.
love the move as a DE
Excellent move as a Defensive End at this stage of his career and he would be good if he had to drop back in coverage from the defensive Line position.
we have never been in cap trouble, dale. ever. we haven't used our franchise tag ever because we have never had to. i am not huge on this signing and I do think he would be signed as an OLB not a DE. He may be a situational DE pass rusher and get down in linemena position, but I dont think it will be that often.
people always think that signing players is going to put us in cap hell or somehow is going to screw our future. this is not the case. the only time you can put yourself in cap hell is when you sign/resign scrubs like Carr, Wade, and Weaver to huge money deals and they dont perform. Why not spend the extra money and get someone who can actually play and not some big puss like Carr or scrubs like Wade or Weaver.
I would rather them go after J.Taylor but I doubt therer is any chance of that happening..he dont want to come here.
If Colvin makes roster, who gets cut?
A couple other DEs I belive could become available over the summer are Arizona's Bertrand Berry and Jacksonville's Reggie Hayward. I say that because both teams made big investments in the draft at the DE position, as well as their respective salaries. I don't think either would come on the market until the draft choices are signed, and both teams may be looking for draft choices as compensation (rather than outright release).
Berry and Hayward make sense for the Texans because they have shown edge rushing ability, and they're former Broncos. Berry was one of Rick Smith's street free agent reclamation projects at Denver. Here's a look at the sack totals for each player, and Colvin, over their past 3 seasons.
Berry - 14.5 sacks in 27 games
Colvin - 19.5 sacks in 43 games
Hayward - 12 sacks in 28 games
Hopefully Anthony Weaver, I don't know what the Texans see in him, he has one sack in his Texan career and is always knicked up.........even when he's fully healthy he's nothing special.
The Texans need to go ahead and clear him off the books........If I were them, I'd go ahead and cut him and find a replacement (and finding somebody to replace his production shouldn't be that hard, the guy isn't producing much).
What about the huge hit to the cap?
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I don't want to carry any more discs, but if you think there's a better 7-disc combination, feel free to comment. At the moment I'm doing pretty well with this set. The Starfire will drop out from the bag once it takes some more damage (thinking about a Firebird or Predator to replace it.)


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I am really enjoying reading Buddhist Legends, by Eugene Watson Burlingame. It's the origin stories of the verses of the Dhammapada.
But I find I am reading it more for entertainment than for wholesome reasons. The stories are really interesting, clever, and yes I must admit, wise. There's suspense, surprise, battles, fights, love, tragedy, and a very colourful metaphysics.
Is this okay? I felt a bit guilty when I realised I was treating it as entertainment rather than a profound spiritual teaching.
Maybe that's just my judaeo-christian upbringing... I think I have some silly idea that if it's good for me, I should not be enjoying it. Or that if I am enjoying it, I should be treating a sacred text more seriously and soberly.
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Happy Valentine's Day everyone, and to all you shy guys out there with sweaty palms and short attention spans: I feel your pain.
The insecurity for you on this day is excruciating. If there's a woman in your life, you think that she thinks you should do something really romantic and that usually ends like an egg that goes splat on the kitchen floor.
Now I'm no expert on relieving your anxiety. I've dreaded this day ever since I started slipping those silly, little cut-out Valentines into Debbie Artman's shoebox in the second grade. But if you guys want to put some romance in your life on this day, I've looked up a few lines from the masters. You may want to pay attention.
I haven't met a woman yet who hasn't gushed over the movie "The Notebook," so we'll start there, when Noah, (Ryan Gosling), tells Allie (Rachel McAdams):
"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That's what I hope to give you, forever."
Trust me, guys, whisper that in her ear and you may not have to empty the garbage until at least Saturday.
If you want something from a more masculine flick, go to "For Love of the Game" when pitcher Billy Chapel (Kevin Costner), fetches Jane Aubrey (Kelly Preston) in a New York City airport on the morning after he pitches a perfect game.
"Last night should have been the happiest day of my life but it wasn't, because you weren't there. I'm not telling you this to make you stay, or change your mind, but I want you to know that I know that I need you."
Tell her that over a candlelight dinner, boys, and you'll be completely forgiven for spilling red wine all over the tablecloth.
Of course, the jackpot of all movie romance lines comes from the final scene in "When Harry Met Sally," when Harry (Billy Crystal) tells Sally (Meg Ryan):
"I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend a day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it's not because I'm lonely, and it's not because it's New Year's Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."
I know, that's pretty heady stuff for all you unromantic guys whose shoelaces come untied four times a day. Sniff, sniff.
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"The hours I spend with you I look upon as sort of a perfumed garden, a dim twilight, and a fountain singing to it. You and you alone make me feel that I am alive. Other men, it is said, have seen angels, but I have seen thee and thou art enough." -- Irish novelist George Moore.
If you have a short memory and just can't absorb all this, I suggest you stick to the basics, but try to add a little panache.
For instance the phrase for "I love you" in French is: Je t'aime. In German: Ich liebe dich. In Norwegian: Jeg elsker deg. In Russian: Ya lyubya tebya. In Botswana: Ke a go rata.
If it works, great. If it doesn't, maybe she'll think you're mumbling and life can go on as usual.
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"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." -- Paul McCartney.
Gee, if only I had known that in the second grade.
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Saturday I ran the Dirty Rocks 10k. In my last bloop I mentioned that I needed to look up the directions on how to get there, which I did. In fact I had gotten an e-mail with pre-race instructions that helped a little. I had a street, but no address for the actual start, so I got the instructions on how to get to the park, and just figured that I would find it. That park is huge, it took over 40 minutes to drive from one end to the other, which I did. In fact I had thoughts of just driving home when I couldn't find the starting area. Finally as I was driving back up through the park I saw some people warming up with race bibs on. I had made it. I had driven past the area because there were a bunch of Marines getting ready for a run in the parking area, and there wasn't a sign or anything to say that there was a race going on.
Any way I got there with about 15 minutes to spare, got my bib, and warmed up just a bit. The temp was nice, in the low 60's, very little wind, and very clear and sunny. In my e-mail they listed the course as flat and fast. I have never seen those words attached to a trail race before, so I thought it was probably just less hilly than most. At the starting line the RD again made the statement that the course was flat, and that today on this course was perfect PR conditions. Well that was a surprise.
The race started, and I took off. I guessed that there were probably 10 people or so ahead of me, and I was good with that. Normally if I can get into the top 10 it's a good day. About a mile in I was passed by three people, now thats not normal, but I just figured they got held up at the start. I slowly started to reel people in around mile two. I caught one fellow who was a few years older than me. As I got up beside him he asked if I though we were running sub 7, I checked my watch and told him we were doing 6:04. He said you are @%#*ing me, I said nope, and kept going. I caught and passed a couple of more people, and just felt great. I didn't look at my watch hardly at all, and just ran. The course was an out and back with a loop at the end to get the extra .2 in.
As I approached the turn around I watched for the leaders coming back. I counted 3 people, and then I was at the turn around. I wondered to myself what happened to the other people, but I guess I passed them all. Coming back was great, I smiled and said good job to everyone, but most of all I got a lot of "great job", and "keep it up"s out of the people going out. Once I got past all of the rest of the runners though I was on my own. I had no idea how far ahead the next runner was, nor could I hear anyone behind me, It's hard to pace like that. No target to catch, and nobody to keep from passing me.
I just tried to maintain through the end. I could feel that the trail was sucking the energy out of my legs, just because the pace was so fast on that soft surface. Otherwise I have no complaints with how I ran. If I had done more trail work before this race, and was more used to how it feels to run on the trail, it wouldn't have been a big deal.
My A goal was 42 minutes, my PR was 40:18 for the 10k, but of course for once I was going to be conservative, and just know that the trails would slow me down. 41:15 was my finish time, and I am thrilled with that. No negative splits for this race, but the splits are really pretty any way. You can tell that the trails were getting to me, because the effort felt consistant. 6:33, 6:36, 6:40, 6:45, 6:46, 6:48, and 1:09 for the last .2. I was just over a minute out of the top 3, and had a 40 second lead on 5th.
After they posted the result, I went over to look, even though it was kind of silly. When you are that close to the front they can't just slip another spot or two in. Any way I had people recognize me from the course and ask about other races, and stuff about training. It was kind of fun being like a temporary celebrity.
They scored the race a little different. Top 3 over all, then top three open, then top three masters, lastly top three grand masters. No age groups, That put me in 1st place open.
I know that placing is all a matter of who shows up from day to day, but it feels good to know that on Saturday for that race, I showed up, and I ran one of the best races that I have ever run.
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Ferry Suffered Mechanical Failure, Captain Says [VIDEO]
The captain of a commuter ferry that crashed into a New York City dock says the vessel suffered a mechanical failure as Seastreak vows to regain the trust of its customers.
The National Transportation Safety Board says they interviewed the 36-year-old captain of the Seastreak Wall Street for three hours Thursday. He says the ferry wouldn't go into reverse when he tried to dock it. He also told investigators the engines seemed to have failed.
Investigators will determine whether the condition of the ferry backs up the captain's explanation.
The NTSB says the crew was also interviewed Thursday. More crew will be interviewed today by the NTSB as they visit Seastreak's facility in Highlands reports the New York Post. They will want to know if crew members were aware of problems with the boat after an overhaul.
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Seastreak President James Barker, in a message posted on the company's website, vows to work hard at regaining the trust of its passengers. "We are going to work hard to regain your trust and we are going to do everything possible to make sure that this never happens again," wrote Barker.
He pledged to co-operate with the NTSB's investigation of the incident and asked anyone involved in the crash to contact Seastreak.
He also thanked emergency reponse for their quick arrival to the accident on Wednesday in which more than 70 people were injured when the ferry made a hard landing into the dock.
The New York Post reports the more severely injured passenger, John Urbanowicz of Red Bank, is on a ventilator. "A ventilator's on him. From what had happened until now, he hasn't been awake. He's been knocked out and he's still knocked out," said Donald Urbanowicz of his son, who's at New York Hospital with a head injury. "They did a couple of surgeries on him."
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LAKE COUNTY -- The 12-year-old girl who went missing Thursday morning was safely found at a relative's home in Santa Rosa today.
Jenica Fredrick was reported missing to the Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) in the late evening on Thursday.
Frederick was described as being distraught and upset over a recent behavioral incident at home, according to LCSO Chris Macedo. The pre-teen had been missing since 7 a.m. She was last seen on St. Helena Drive in Cobb wearing jeans and a green plaid jacket.
Rescue teams searched the Cobb Mountain area since the initial call that night.
LCSO received unconfirmed information Frederick may have possibly been headed to the Lakeport area, Macedo stated.
During exhaustive search of the Cobb Mountain and Lakeport areas, a family member called Frederick's parents to tell them she arrived at his home in Santa Rosa, Macedo stated in a release.
At the time of the release, sent at about 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Frederick's parents were en route to Santa Rosa to be reunited with their daughter.
The following agencies participated in the search for Frederick: LCSO, California Highway Patrol, Lake County Search and Rescue, KCORP, Lakeport Police Department, Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, Mendocino County Search and Rescue, Marin County Search and Rescue, Napa County Sheriff's Office, Napa County Search and Rescue, Contra Costa County Search and Rescue, Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, Alameda County Sheriff's Office, Alameda County Search and Rescue, CALFIRE, Bay Area Mountain Rescue, San Mateo County Search and Rescue, CARDA (California Rescue Dog Association), CalEMA ESAR (Explorer Search and Rescue) and Lake County Public Works Department.


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History Channel to Cast New Down East Dickerers [VIDEO]
Do these dudes look like Blimpsters? Your damn right they do! That's why the good people at Down East Dickering have come to us to help them look for new cast members for the next season of the History Channel television smash hit known as Down East Dickering
We spoke to our friend Rachel Macy who is casting the show. She lives in L.A. (Los Angeles not Lewiston/Auburn, sadly) and she is coming this way in a few weeks to talk to all you Uncle Henry-loving Blimpsters who want to be on the show. We're looking for pairs of people who can team up to wheel and deal-friends, family members, co-workers or couples. We know all you Dickerers listen to BLM…let's do this!
If you're ready to be the next Tony and Codfish or Yummy and Mitch-send an email to:
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You may want to give Celeste and I a call beforehand so we can give you some interview pointers.
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Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
6 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a spa tub. Other recreational amenities include a private beach, a sauna, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Snorkeling on site
- Volleyball on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Beach volleyball on site
- Segway rental/tour on site
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Fitness classes on site
- Basketball on site
- Miniature golf on site
- Playground on site
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Scuba diving on site
- Boat tours nearby
Spa Services
Zentropia has 16 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
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- Minimum age to access spa is 18
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- Number of treatment rooms 16
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Couples treatment rooms
- Massages on beach
- Manicures and pedicures
- Steam room in spa
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
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Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- No pets or service animals allowed
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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. One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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Korean-born but European-bred, Kia's Optima EX has luxury and speed at a bargain price
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Kia. 200 horsepower, 2.4 liter Inline-4 24/34-MPG city/hwy. As-tested price: $27,440
The low point of Kia design was not the Sephia or Spectra — it was the Amati, which looked like some Saturday morning cartoon thought it would be cool to get a TownCar to cohabitate with an Accord and act out their affection upon America. It was a good car, but for prayer's sake, somebody needed to get Kia's design department drawing in the right direction.
That person turned out to be Peter Schreyer, who became chief design officer in 2006. Schreyer's resume includes some stunners, including the 1996 Audi A3, the 1998 Audi TT, the 1998 Audi A6 and the 2006 VW Eos. That's just what he gets credit for before landing at Kia. Since then, his team sculpted the beautiful 2010 Forte, 2010 Sportage, and this Optima. Who says good design has to be expensive? Like Michael Graves for Target, Schreyer graced masterful styling upon the masses while teaching Kia to speak with a European accent.
You can tell an expertly designed car by the attention to detail. The Optima's design starts with a fairly conservative sedan with arched roofline, but designers spent considerable time sculpting the ridges on either side of the hood and fitting in a cool chrome band that runs from the base of the A-pillar, through the roof and into the top edge of the C-pillar.
Kia's trademark pinched grille dominates the front, but makes friends with angled headlamps that give the car an aggressive face. A strong shoulderline anchors the bottom half of the car and helps break up the tall body. Tail lamps have dimension and resemble those on the new VW Passat.
I admire the exterior, but the inside is even better. A Saab-style wrap-around dashboard puts controls readily at hand and is enhanced with stitched sections on either side of the instrument cluster. No other mid-size sedan has a more perfectly-sized heated leather-wrapped steering wheel that also contains the Bluetooth phone controls. Heated and cooled leather front buckets are all-day comfortable; outboard rear passengers soak in the heat.
Nobody makes an easier-to-use touchscreen for the navigation, XM Satellite radio and USB-connected MP3 player. A panoramic sunroof only makes it easier to see the elegant bluish woodgrain on the doors and console. Schreyer apparently remembered the perfectly weighted gear selector from his Audi days, because the Optima gets its own.
So, what happens when an international designer meets world-class engineers? They create cars that not only look European, but drive that way, too. In fact, the front-drive Optima behaves like the last Saab 9-5, a personal favorite. Steering is nicely weighted and precise while the suspension is compliant, but firm. The chassis two-steps over rough pavement with nary a shudder, absorbing potholes without going weepy, while settling down for a long, quiet drive. You can feel the steering purring in your hands, telling you what the car's thinking. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, and hill-start assist control aid the driver with his or her duties.
I thumped the Optima hard on a one-day road trip of more than 600 miles. Kia's 200-HP 2.4-liter direct-injection four-cylinder engine, connected to a 6-speed Sportmatic transmission, is pretty sweet. The torquey little lump of motivation feels mightier than its sword suggests. Step on it at 80 mph, and the six-speed transmission clips down a couple of cogs, sending the car off to wherever you point it.
Running at least 10 mph over the legal limit most of the way, it returned nearly 33-MPG. (The EPA claims 24/34-MPG city/hwy.) There are some just re-designed competitors from big-name automakers that would die to have this powertrain. Kia owners will barely notice the fuel bill or any noise from under the hood.
It used to be that people bought Kias because they apparently liked being jokes of the neighborhood. Those days left to the heap of old school thinking like respect for Charlie Sheen. The Ashton Kutcher era brings us an entire line of Kias that you'll choose because you fall in love with them, like Korean Volkswagens. This, come to think of it, might be exactly Schreyer's point.
Not that the Optima needs it, but it comes standard with Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Sans NAV, panoramic roof, and all of the heating and cooling for seats and steering wheels, the Optima EX starts at just $22,495. As equipped as a Swedish treat, expect to pay $27,440 -— a freakin' steal for this dreamy ride. You'll just have to wrench the keys from my warm knurled fingers. Speaking European won't help your cause.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition September 16, 2011.


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In Laken, one of the suburbs of the capital city, Brussels, the royal family of Belgium has its main residence and Notre Dame church is situated nearby. As with all Belgian place names, there is a Flemish version and the town is also known as Laeken in French. The church was built in 1854, during the reign of King Leopold I, to commemorate the death of his wife Louise Marie, the very first Queen of Belgium. Construction continued until 1908. As of March of 1997, the church again was under renovation. The edifice was designed by Joseph Poelaert, the same architect who designed the Palace of Justice in Brussels. Inside the Notre Dame church there is a royal crypt where the remains of all deceased Kings and Queens of Belgium have been interred. The crypt itself is only open to public view on special occasions such as the anniversary of the death of one of the kings, the first of November (All Saints' Day) and Dynasty Day on November 15th. Behind the church, in the cemetery of Laken, one can still see part of the old medieval church which used to be there, as well as magnificent 19th century tombstones of the Brussels bourgeoisie and statues like "The Thinker" by Rodin. (J T Demitz)
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Shinhwa Jun Jin and Super Junior Shindong's Double Eyelid Surgeries were for Health Reasons
In the middle of their careers, Shinhwa's Jun Jin and Super Junior's Shindong both received double eyelid surgeries.
On September 22's broadcast of jTBC's Shinhwa Broadcast, both idol stars revealed that the procedure was not for beauty reasons, but health.
The Super Junior members, who came on the show as guests, ranked the Shinhwa members that they would like to be.
For Jun Jin, who was second, Eunhyuk said if he had a face like Jun Jin's, he wouldn't have gotten plastic surgery.
Jun Jin then explained the reason why.
"A lot of people don't know about this, but it's not double eyelid surgery, but a surgery to correct blepharoptosis."
Blepharoptosis is when the muscles above the eyelid start giving out and the eyelid starts drooping.
Shindong chimed in saying that his surgery was also for that reason. "But not a lot of people know about it, so I just tell them it's double eyelid surgery."
Jun Jin added that he finally decided to get the surgery after he got a lot of wrinkles on his forehead due to making strong, charismatic looks on stage.
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Call it a reliability run, a rod run, or whatever, getting out and driving hot rods and customs is what we build 'em for, and the Hot Rod Roundabout is one of the best we've had the pleasure of attending. Following on the success of last year's inaugural event, flyers went out for the second Roundabout a couple of months before the date, set for the Saturday of Easter weekend.
The route was different, though still around 100 miles, but the ethos was the same—no hard and fast rules on traditional-only participating cars, but just a bunch of like-minded hot rodders who enjoy driving their cars. That said, the majority were traditional, but there was also a smattering of radial tires and alloy wheels, and even one independently suspended roadster, though being a legitimate 200-plus mph Bonneville racer, the organizers were keen to have that car on the run. Keeping things invite-only meant numbers could be capped, making things manageable.
Speaking of organizers, just three guys organized what is for us one of the most fun events on the calendar. Meeting at a respectable 9 a.m. on private property some 50 miles north of San Diego, there was time for coffee and doughnuts before a brief drivers' meeting, and we were off. With one stop to regroup, and another for gas, the route took in the beautiful spring time scenery of North San Diego County and South Riverside County, on mainly two-lane back roads through spectacular countryside, through mountains and valleys, and even a dirt road on one section.
We lost a couple of participants to mechanical gremlins (a fuel pump and wheel cylinder) but everyone else made it to the final destination, where barbecue, beer, soda and a live band waited, while everyone swapped stories. Our only regret is this is an annual deal, as we're ready to go again!


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With the arrival of HDTV right around the corner, good deals on "old" sets are ripe. I picked up a 60-inch Hitachi Ultravision last year for under US$2,500. It's a monster set, to be sure, and, yes, our 12-by 13-foot family room now looks like an outtake from the upcoming remake of Fahrenheit 451. But it's amazing how you can tweak more performance out of these oldies.
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KINGSWINFORD hockey players were given a lesson in finishing after being blown away by Bloxwich 8-0.
Ironically Kingswinford bossed the earl y stages and should have taken the lead after forcing a string of short corners.
But they came up against a Bloxwich goalkeeper at the top of his form who kept Kingswinford at bay.
Consequently Kingswinford became vulnerable to the counter-attack as Bloxwich grew in confidence.
Vice-captain Tim Sanders claimed: "I have never seen a match overturn like it. We dominated possession and forced save after save. Then as soon as Bloxwich scored their first goal, they were like a different team altogether".
Sanders points to a save made by the Bloxwich goalkeeper from a fierce Billy Jawanda shot as the vital moment of the game.
Kingswinford didn't help their cause by having two yellow cards in the final 15 minutes and Sanders added: "Considering the majority of players in the first team are helping out after a season of turmoil, we are just doing our best in very difficult circumstances.
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Like a waistline after Thanksgiving dinner, Black Friday -- the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season -- has expanded to the point that its name no longer fits.
What used to be a one-day sales spree the day after Thanksgiving now consumes part or all of five days.
This year, some major retailers were no longer content to wait until midnight to open. They invited in shoppers on Thursday evening, before the leftover turkey had time to completely cool.
Other big stores stuck to tradition and held off opening until today -- even if it was only a minute after midnight when they threw open their doors. Rolling openings have continued all morning -- 4 a.m., 5 a.m., 6 a.m. ... By the time you read this, legions of shoppers will already have put in an 8-hour -- or longer -- day.
But wait! There's more! While some of the best deals are long gone, many retailers will continue their sales throughout the weekend. Then there's Small Business Saturday, when shoppers are encouraged to patronize the other 96 percent of U.S. retailers -- the ones with only a single location. Then comes Cyber Monday, when online retailers roll out their deals, many of which include free shipping.
Combine this long shopping weekend with what amounts to an extra week between now and Christmas (thanks to an earlier-than-usual Thanksgiving) and it's easy to see why the National Retail Association expects holiday sales to be up 4 percent this year.
That translates to $586.1 billion that will be spent during the last five weeks of 2012, a time when many retailers make a quarter or more of their annual sales.
With retail supporting 42 million working Americans -- 1 in 4 U.S. jobs -- and contributing $2.5 trillion to the country's annual GDP, holiday shopping has become almost a patriotic duty.
Still, consumers are wise to follow some sensible guidelines. Make a budget and a shopping list and stick to them. Don't spend more than you can afford. Stores will be crowded this weekend, so plan to spend time waiting in lines. And if that sort of inconvenience makes you irritable, it might be worth paying a bit more for an enjoyable shopping experience next week or online.
Holiday shopping may be important for the economy, but it's done because people like giving gifts to their family members and friends. Shopping for those gifts should be fun, whether it's the thrill of finding a great bargain or the joy of discovering just the right presents for the important people in your life.
As for this ever-expanding Black Friday experience, retailers wouldn't extend their hours if customers didn't show up.
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A group of 60 ladies and two token men sat down to afternoon tea in Longbridge Deverill Village Hall, organised and prepared by Warminster Inner Wheel ,to raise funds for president Mari Poole's charity, the Jubilee Sailing Trust.
Before tea, Sue Scot gave a marvellous demonstration of the art of flower arranging with Easter in mind. She said that everyone has a wreath at Christmas but there was no reason why we should not have one at Easter, and she built up a delightful wreath with all the colours we associate with this time of year.
Jane Yates thanked Sue for making flower arranging look so easy, and all the arrangements were raffled. Member Pam Hyland ran a stall of home grown garden plants.
After a delicious tea Mari thanked everyone for supporting the event and her charity. With the sale of tickets, plants and the raffle, £650 had been raised.
The Trust's ships Nelson and Tenacious are the only tall ships in the world that have been purpose built to enable people of all physical and sensory abilities to take an active role in sailing.
They have 14 permanent crew and take 40 passengers when sailing, both male and female, 20 each disabled and able-bodied. The time on board is both confidence and character building.
Every place is subsidised by 30-50 per cent and the total cost of operating the two ships is around £2,900,000 a year.
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Nebraska would become the 18th state in the United States to abolish the death penalty under a bill introduced by Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha.
The bill would get rid of the death penalty in the state and replace it with life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
Nebraska has executed three people since 1976 when the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the resumption of executions after a two-year moratorium. There are currently 11 inmates on death row in the state.
In his remarks before the committee, Chambers called the death penalty a negative influence on public morality and cited Pope John Paul IIs call for the abolition of state-sponsored executions.
The experience of this state with the death penalty has been fraught with errors, frustration and delay due to the constitutional mistakes in the statute, Chambers said.
Several people representing a diverse array of religious institutions, civil liberties and inmate advocacy groups and attorneys organizations testified in favor of the bill.
Jim Cunningham of the Nebraska Catholic Bishops Conference said that other means of punishment for criminals and protection for citizens are available and that the death penalty is not absolutely necessary.
We need to reject a culture of death and embrace a culture of life, he said.
Bill Thornton, a pastor and teacher at the Nebraska Christian College in Papillion, said even though evangelical Christians have historically supported the death penalty, that support is beginning to erode.
People are becoming increasingly aware of massive injustices in the death penalty system, he said.
Among those injustices are wrongfully accused people being sentenced to death.
The Innocence Project, a nonprofit legal organization, has used DNA evidence to exonerate more than 300 people in the U.S., 18 of whom were on death row.
Overall, 142 people have been exonerated from death row through DNA and other means, according to Innocence Project attorney Amy Miller.
Curtis McCarty was one of the 142. He was falsely charged with capital murder in Oklahoma in 1985 and spent 22 years on death row before having his conviction overturned.
We are told that members of law enforcement are perfect, that they are infallible, that they never make mistakes, and I think thats probably the most tragic part of the entire process, McCarty said in his testimony to the committee.
Miller cited false eyewitness identification, improper forensics and false confessions as the main causes of wrongful conviction.
Richard Dieter, an attorney for the Death Penalty Information Center, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that studies the death penalty, testified as neutral on the bill.
Dieter said the death penalty as a punishment is more expensive than the alternative of life imprisonment without parole because more preparation goes into a death penalty trial and it costs more to house a death row inmate.
He cited one study from Maryland that tracked a death penalty case from the beginning phases of the trial until the inmates execution and a life imprisonment case over the same period. The study found that the death row inmate cost the state $3 million, whereas the non-death row inmate cost the state $1.5 million over the same period.
Don Kleine, a prosecutor from Douglas County, testified against the bill on behalf of the Nebraska County Attorneys Association.
On certain unique cases we need to have this ultimate punishment, he said.
Kleine said that abolishing the death penalty would only shift the lengthy, expensive appeals process onto life imprisonment without parole cases and the state would not save any money.
Klein responded to concerns from committee members that the death penalty is not applied uniformly by saying that he bases his decision to pursue the death penalty on the evidence alone.
We consider the evidence, he said.
Joe Kelly of the Lancaster County Attorneys Office also testified against the bill.
In 1979 the Nebraska Legislature became the first in the country to pass a bill abolishing the death penalty but it was vetoed by then-Gov. Charles Thone.
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KELLER, Texas -- Evan Bowser finished in a tie for sixth place, shooting 76 Wednesday and tallying an overall score of 224 (+8), to lead the Oakland men's golf team at The Summit League Championship at Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club.
"A very disappointing week," said Oakland coach Russ Cunningham. "We had 21 doubles, six triples and three quadruples, which makes it difficult to produce quality scores. We did have 17 birdies and two eagles with senior Nick Cunningham making an eagle on his final hole of collegiate golf, which is a nice way to finish."
Cameron Nelson carded a team-best 75 on the final day to post a final score of 236 (T24). Nick Cunningham added a 77 this afternoon and finished in a tie for 15th place with an overall score of 230 (+14). This is the second straight season he has ended inside the top 15 at the league tournament.
The Golden Grizzlies finished the championship with an overall score of 927 (+63) and in sixth place. Kansas City won the team title with a 16-over-par score of 880. The Kangaroos shot 1-under-par in the final round to post the best round of the day by 15 shots.
The 'Roos had the top three finishers in the tournament, with Korbin Kuehn shooting 69 today to capture medalist honors. Kuehn posted a score of 216 (E) to win by one shot over his teammate Antoine Rozner.


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Athletes, take note: When it comes to building lean muscle, whey reigns as the king of protein.
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that taking whey protein after working out helped participants build more lean muscle than those who consumed soy protein. Click here to read the study.
"The results of the study highlight the importance of protein quality in effective muscle repair after exercise," Greg Miller, executive vice president of the National Dairy Council, wrote in a blog post. "Whey protein is a high quality protein source: not only is it full of branched-chain amino acids, which have been shown to stimulate muscle repair, but it is also easily digested. In comparison, despite being easy to digest, soy protein doesn't boast the same benefits."
Whey doesn't just help build lean muscle. Another study released in 2012 showed that whey protein also battle age-related muscle loss, making it more than just a dairy by-product.