The most useful feedback includes both general and specific information. The idea of the sandwich is to include all three functions of effective feedback - i.e., add a little meat to the sandwich! One of the University of Minnesota family practice physicians found the feedback sandwich particularly useful because it was a short and easy way to provide immediate feedback when working with students in a clinical setting. Their family practice students became so accustomed to this feedback method that they would ask for their "sandwich" after they had completed their visit!
The "sandwich" describes the process of reinforcing the learner with a positive comment, followed by a specific constructive suggestion on how to improve, ending with another positive comment or motivational comment. The constructive comment is "sandwiched" between two positive remarks, making the feedback more positive and "digestible" or "palatable." The goal is to provide feedback in a constructive manner that builds on student strengths, while continuing to improve skills and overall performance.
Following is an example of a feedback sandwich. This might be a beginning level student who just performed an annual well woman exam. The preceptor validates the aspects of the visit that the student did well (interview skills, compassion), and then provides specific ideas about the areas that need improvement (speculum insertion, tuning in to client cues). Then the preceptor reinforces the contributions the student made (compassion toward the patient). As you can see, this kind of feedback is immediate, short, and communicated in a positive manner.
Reinforce: I am very impressed with the thoroughness of your patient history. You are coming in with some very strong interviewing skills.
Inform: You need to work on your foley catheter insertion. This patient was very tense and needed some help relaxing before the procedure.
Motivate: I can tell that you really care about making the client comfortable.
Specific feedback is best when planned for, so before precepting a student for a specific skill, think about the elements you will be watching for, so you can plan your feedback as a sandwich. You will find your students asking for the "sandwich" as well!
Sage, G. H. (1984). Motor learning and control - A neuropsychological approach. Dubuque, IA: Wm. C. Brown.
Docheff, D. M. (1990). The Feedback Sandwich. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. v. 61 (Nov./Dec. 1990), p. 17-18.


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M.E.S College of Engineering , the first Engineering College established under the self financing sector in Kerala is situated on the beautiful and serene banks of Nila or Bharathapuzha. It was established as an institution with minority status in 1994. Widely acknowledged as one of the premier institutions imparting technical education in the state, the college offers admission to all categories of students with special consideration to educationally backward communities. At present there are eight undergraduate programmes including B Arch and ten post graduate courses in M Tech, MCA, MBA and M Arch In the college. Nearly 3000 students study here under the guidance of over 240 qualified faculty members and research guides.
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MES College of Engineering , Kuttippuram, Kerala(MESCE) and Asian Institute of Technology(AIT), Thailand are on the way to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for academic cooperation related to R & D and future development in various fields of Science, Engineering and Technology.
A team consisting of Prof. P.O.J. Lebba, General Secretary of MES, Mr. K.K. Aboobacker, Chairman, MESCE, Dr. K.P.Mohammed, Director, MESCE, Dr.Sasidharan Shreedharan, Prof. and Head, CSE dept and Prof. Sajeer Karattil, Asst. Prof. CSE dept visited AIT on26th Dec. 2018 and had meetings with the Director, President and senior academicians and other members of administrative staff and faculty membes.
The visiting team and members of AIT agreed after detailed discussion that both institutions will work together in teaching, research and sponsored projects for mutual benefit of both. Dr. Kumar, Vice President will liaise with MESCE for future activities.
MESCE Global Alumni Meet at Sharjah
9th Nov 2018, a great day that gave a golden opportunity for our alumni to engage with the best of the best from the business and social fraternity has made MESCON'18 an unforgettable day in our life. We are ever grateful to Dr. Tharoor for accepting our invite and flying down to share his words of wisdom with our alumni, in spite of his health concerns.
Dr. P.A. Fazal Gafoor, President, MES appreciated the efforts of the MESCE Global Alumni in hosting Dr. Shashi Tharoor M.P and other eminent dignitaries. He stated that MESCON'18 has set a new standard for the alumni event and raised the performance bar for other engineering college alumni bodies to follow.
MESCON'18 witnessed the felicitation of eminent personalities including Dr. Mohammed Ali (Gulfar & MFAR Group), Ashraf Ali M.A. (Lulu Group International), Shamlal Ahmed(Malabar Gold),Faizal Kottikollon (KEF Holding), Dr. KP Hussain (Fathima Healthcare) and Ashraf Thamarassery (Humanitarian). More
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering organized a Faculty Development Programme on Electric and Hybrid Vehicles at M.E.S College of Engineering, Kuttippuram from 16 th -20 th July 2019 . The FDP aims to provide opportunities to enrich the theoretical and technical knowledge of faculty members of various Engineering colleges. The programme is also intend to develop the knowledge of participants for simulation with advanced software in the area of Electric and Hybrid vehicles. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Mohammed Bedeeuzaman,Vice Principal, MESCE, Kuttippuram. Dr.Nafeesa K, Head of the Department of EEE detailed the significance and relevance of the FDP. Dr. Sasidharan Sreedharan, Head of the Department CSE, MESCE, Kuttippuram and Dr. Ajaya Babu, Asst.Prof, EEE Department, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad were also emphasized the benefits of this kind of FDP and facilitated the function. Prof Jayasree N.R., Associate professor, EEE Department expressed the vote of thanks. more
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The MES Journal of Technology and Management was started by MES College of Engineering Kuttippuram in 2010 to disseminate state-of-the-art information about theory, practice, research and innovation in the field of Technology and Management. This national journal provides a platform to unite academic researchers, practicing engineers and students together to share their ideas and research findings to debate with the international community of researchers on these areas of concern.
The regular issue is published on yearly basis in every January. The objective of the journal is to capture innovations and challenges in technical and management practices and their subtle exposition in current researches. In line with the objectives of the journal, the editors seek articles, review papers and research papers for publication. All articles and papers are referred for independent review by peer experts. The articles may be sent to mesjtm@mesce.ac.in
National Seminar on Disaster Management 2017
Prof POJ Lebba inaugurated the National Seminar on Disaster Management 2017 on August 21st at MESCE Kuttippuram. He could insist the students to understand the manmade disasters and how to avoid these by ensuring the rules and regulations. Principal Dr V A Sonny mentioned about the importance of conducting these kind of seminars in educating students and society. Director Dr. K P Mohammed explained the safety measures to be taken care of in construction and in industries to ensure the safety of labors. Dr. Syed Jalaludeen shah gave an introduction about the seminar and its importance in current scenario.
Mr. Bibhuthi Bhusan Gadnayak , Coordinator , UNICEF discussed about the preparedness , Mitigation measures related to Flood and Hurricane Management in Assam, Orissa and in African Countries.
Dr. Sue McNeil , Professor and Chair University of Delaware USA explained the importance of doing research in Resilience related to Hurricane and Flood, based on her experience in this area.
Dr. Santhosh kumar, KERI, Peechi delivered a nice introduction about trauma care and Dr. Sasidharan Sreedharan , HoD Computer Science, MESCE could deliver a talk on Man-Made Disasters in the Past, Present and its Remedial Measures. more
Department of IT, MES College of Engineering Kuttipuram, in association with Department of ECE and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) organized Two day Hands-on Workshop on "Internet of Things & M2M" for PG/UG students on 18th &19th August 2017.
The Internet of Things has the potential to transform our economy, society and how we actually live our lives. Both the digital and physical worlds are coming together through IoT, a combination that will likely revolutionize our lives, and unleash infinite possibilities. In this workshop, 12 external participants and 90 internal participants were attended. The participants have learned about core and advanced aspects of IoT such as hardware platforms, embedded design, underlying protocols and standards, cloud connectivity and also got hands-on experience to imagine, design and build connected devices in an end-to-end IoT scenario. At the end of the workshop, participants got an opportunity to build modules for smart city by smart connected device and gained profound knowledge of IoT/M2M protocols and related state-of-the-art.In summary, the program was useful for internal as well as external participants for familiarizing the latest research issues related to Internet of Things and its applications in smart city.
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A Fabrication Laboratory (FABLAB) is a technical prototyping platform for innovation and invention which aims at providing stimulus for students and serves as a platform for learning and innovation. It is a small scale workshop offering Digital Fabrication which empowers students and other users to create smart devices for themselves which can be tailored to local or personal needs. The FABLAB also becomes a medium for connecting to a global community of Learners, Educators, Technologists, Researchers and Innovators- essentially becoming a self-sustaining global knowledge sharing network.
Fab Labs (digital fabrication laboratories) were set up to inspire people and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into new products and prototypes by giving them access to a range of advanced digital manufacturing technology. The Fab Lab was designed around the emerging possibility for ordinary people to not just learn about science and engineering but actually design machines and make measurements that are relevant to improving the quality of their lives and the communities around them. more
The Departments of Information Technology and Computer Science & Computer Science and Engineering, MES College of Engineering Kuttipuram, is jointly organized Distinguished Lecture Series on "Next Generation Multi-core Systems - An Architectural Outlook" by Dr. John Jose, IIT Guwahati for faculty members, research scholars and PG/UG students on 13th July 2017 (Thursday) from 10.00 AM to 12.30 AM. The aim of the Distinguished Lecture Series is to bring experts from premier institutes in the country like, IIT's, NIT's, etc. and from industries for the benefit of our students. Another motive of the program is for creating a platform for our students to get internship opportunities and collaboration in terms of MOU with the research labs (under the invited faculty) in premier institutes.
Dr. John Jose is an assistant professor in CSE Dept, IIT Guwahati, since July 2015. He did his doctoral research from IIT Madras and M. Tech at VIT Vellore. His research interest is in computer architecture with a special focus to performance optimization related to on-chip memory and communication aspects of multi/many core processors.
The talk was really motivating for the students for familiarizing the latest concepts on Multi-core computer systems and research issues related to the area. Altogether 18 faculty members and 71 students were attended the program. In summary, the program was useful for both students as well as faculty members in the institution for familiarizing the latest research issues going in the premier institutes in India.
MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram & MES College of Architecture, Kozhikode has signed MoU with Morgan State University, MSU in Baltimore, Maryland, USA for academic cooperation and research activities. Prof. Suzanne Frasier, Associate Professor in Architecture, MSU who facilitated this association visited the College on 14-01-2016.
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25 Best Places to Visit in London (+ Top Attractions)
If you're looking for ideas on where to go in London, then look no further than this comprehensive guide to the best places to visit in London, the UK's vibrant and cosmopolitan capital.
No doubt you'll know about Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye, but in this guide you'll learn all about some of the less well-known, but equally amazing London landmarks and attractions.
I've lived in and around London for most of my life and can tell you about London's best places to visit; from top tourist attractions to hidden gems. On each trip to the city, I aim to find something new and interesting to try out, and I'm happy to share my insider knowledge with you.
So, let's check out some of the best places to see in London.
1. Buckingham Palace
Not only is Buckingham Palace the home of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, but it's also the administrative headquarters of the British monarchy, and as such, plays an important role in the running of the country.
For the past 70 years, the British Prime Minister has met the Queen at Buckingham Palace to discuss the week's events, and this still happens to date. The Queen has seen 15 British Prime Ministers over her reign; from Winston Churchill to Boris Johnson.
Buckingham Palace, which is over 300 years old, is naturally one of the top London attractions and attracts over 2.7 million visitors each year. Watching the Changing of the Guard is one of the highlights of any trip to London, especially for first-time visitors.
This unique ceremony where soldiers of the Queen's Guard in their famous red tunics and bearskin hats change over, has been ongoing since the reign of Henry VIII over 500 years ago.
If you want an in-depth look into British history and the monarchy, then this Amazing Palaces and Parliament experience is just the thing for you.
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2. Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is arguably the most important religious building in the UK. Not only is it where British monarchs are crowned, but it's also a burial site for all English, (and later British)monarchs since William the Conqueror in 1066.
The impressive gothic architecture dates back to the 13th Century, but the site itself dates back to 960AD when a local fisherman saw a vision of St Peter where the Abby now stands.
You can book tickets online to visit Westminster Abby, or you can join a London walking tour that takes in this impressive structure, as well as many of London's other top attractions.
Westminster Abbey is located behind the Palace of Westminster, (the houses of Parliament), and just a few minutes walk from Big Ben and the River Thames.
3. The View from the Shard
This 95-story, 310-meter tall, (1.016 foot), structure, The Shard, is one of London's newest skyscrapers. It's the tallest building in the UK, and the seventh-tallest in the whole of Europe.
It goes without saying that the views from this glistening, glass shard are some of the best you'll find in the city. There's a viewing platform on level 72 which is the highest level members of the public can reach.
I watched the Shard being built and saw the opening ceremony as I was living in nearby Bermondsey at the time. Inside there are offices, penthouse apartments, and even a TV studio. There are also bars and restaurants which offer fantastic views of the London skyline, made even better with a gin and tonic in hand.
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4. The British Museum
Along with the Louvre in Paris, the Metropolitan in New York, and the Hermitage in Russia, the British Museum is among the top museums in the world.
From ancient Mesopotamia up to the modern day, this treasure trove of exhibits, displays, and galleries will have something of interest for everyone.
There are many events and specialist exhibitions held throughout the year, so be sure to check and see what's going on for your visit.
Whether you want to see an Egyptian mummy, (Night at the Museum anyone?), the Elgin Marbles, or a Ming vase, you can wander around thousands of years of history all under one roof.
Many of London's top museums don't have an entry charge, and the British Museum is definitely one of the best places to visit in London for free. You can dip in for just an hour or two, or spend an entire day there, it's completely up to you.
If you really want to get the most out of your visit, then consider taking a tour with a working Archaeologist so you can learn all about the displays and associated stories in more detail.
5. The London Eye
If you're looking for fun places to go in London, or something a little romantic, then the iconic London Eye is a great option. Take a leisurely spin above the city in your own glass pod, complete with VIP drinks service if you so choose.
At the top of its cycle, the London Eye reaches 135 meters, (443 feet), and offers stunning views out across the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, and the iconic London city skyline.
One of the best times to ride the London Eye is just before sunset so you can experience the city as the sun goes down and the lights begin to twinkle across London – it's truly magical.
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6. Madame Tussauds
Have you ever wanted a selfie with James Bond, Spider-Man, or The Rock? No? How about Usain Bolt, Rafael Nadal or Mohammed Ali? Whoever your heroes are, you're sure to "bump into them" at Madame Tussauds' famous waxwork museum.
From royalty, pop stars and sports personalities, to film stars and superheroes, you'll be amazed at the lifelike waxwork models on display. There are over 250 figures across 8 zones plus the "Spirit of London" ride which takes you on a journey through Tudor England.
The museum dates back to 1835 when Marie Tussaud set up her first display of waxwork figures on Baker Street in London. The museum is so popular that many cities around the world now show their own version.
A trip to Madame Tussauds is one of the most fun places to go in London with family, and was one of the first London attractions I visited as a child.
7. Tower Bridge
Often confused with London Bridge, Tower Bridge is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city and is recognized around the world as a symbol of London.
This suspension bridge was constructed between 1886 and 1894, and features a hydraulically powered system to raise the road and walkway, allowing large boats to pass underneath.
The bridge is raised around 800 times per year so your chances of witnessing this unique spectacle are high, and you can even check the times online so you don't miss out.
Tower Bridge is still used today for vehicle and foot traffic, and in fact, I used to cross it regularly when making my way from Liverpool Street station to Bermondsey.
As well as being able to cross the bridge on foot, (a good option if visiting the HMS Belfast), visitors can take a look inside, and there's even a glass walkway on the upper level, (if you're not the shaky leg kind)!
If you're looking for that perfect memento of London, then this London landmark photoshoot, which includes Tower Bridge, is just the thing for you.
You'll receive some awesome photographs alongside London's landmarks taken by a professional photographer, which you can take home and treasure forever.
8. The Tower of London
The Tower of London is a Norman castle in the center of London dating back to 1066, and situated right next to Tower Bridge on the north side of the Thames.
The castle was used as a prison from 1100 until 1952 and was the place of execution and torture for those falling foul of the king or queen.
Today the Tower of London is most famous as the place where the Crown Jewels are kept under armed guard. Although the crown jewels are still used today by the royal family for important ceremonies, it's still possible to see the diamond and jewel-encrusted regalia for yourself.
There's plenty to see and do at the Tower, from exploring the castle and grounds to seeing the Crown Jewels alongside the famous Beefeaters, or Yeoman Warders, (the Queen's guards).
And of course, you can't miss the black raven "guardians of the tower". Legend has it that if and when the ravens leave the Tower of London, the country will fall.
9. Highgate Cemetery
Highgate Cemetery is something of a hidden gem tucked away in a beautiful suburb of north London. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, then a trip to Highgate, with its rustic old pubs, second-hand bookshops, and large green common is a must.
No trip to Highgate is complete without seeing the famous cemetery, which is the final resting place of philosopher Karl Marx, punk icon Malcolm McLaren, and sci-fi novelist Douglas Adams, amongst many others.
I used to work at Highgate as a volunteer gardener in the secretive west cemetery, which requires a guided tour to enter otherwise.
You can visit the east side of the cemetery, (where you can visit Marx's grave and statue), by paying the £4.50 entrance fee and walking around on your own. However, I highly recommend a tour of the Victorian west cemetery, complete with ornate gravestones, crypts, and burial chambers.
For more information, and to book tickets online, see the official Highgate Cemetery website. Highgate is easily reachable from central London by tube on the Northern Line or by bus, (routes 214 and 271).
10. The Monument
The Monument to the Great Fire of London is one of my favourite London landmarks that's often overlooked. This 62-meter (203-foot) column was erected in 1677 to commemorate the rebuilding of the city after the great fire of London in September 1666.
It's possible to climb the 311 steps up a winding staircase for fantastic views of the city, (though there is now a cage at the top which isn't great for photographs). You even get a certificate at the end, of which I unashamedly have an ever-growing collection of…
I first climbed the Monument with my grandfather in the mid-1990s when the London cityscape looked very different, (the only skyscraper was Canary Wharf in Docklands at that time), and have been returning ever since to an ever-changing skyline.
The Monument is open on weekends and school holidays between 9:30am – 6:00pm, and is closed for lunch between 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Tickets cost £5.80 for adults and £2.90 for children, and can be bought at the attraction next to Monument tube station, (District and Circle lines).
11. The Natural History Museum
Another of the best places to visit in London for free is the Natural History Museum. Discover everything from dinosaurs to the life of wasps at one of Britain's most enthralling museums, dedicated to the study of the natural world.
There are exhibitions dedicated to British wildlife, the world's oceans, human evolution, and outer space, just to name a few. The Natural History Museum is definitely one of the coolest places to go in London with the whole family, and you're sure to learn a thing or two from your time there.
The museum also hosts special events, exhibitions, and even sleepovers for both children and adults. Due to its inside nature, the museum is a great option if you're looking for things to do in London in the rain.
12. Shakespear's Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre, also known as Shakespeare's Globe, is a reconstruction of the original Elizabethan playhouse where our most beloved bard wrote his plays.
Located on London's trendy South Bank, right next to the Tate Modern art gallery, the Globe is a British institution that dates back to 1599, (although it has since been painstakingly rebuilt to match the original design).
The Globe has a seating capacity of 3,000 people and is a working theater where you can watch Shakespearesin plays being performed in the way that the playwriter himself intended.
One of the best ways to experience the Globe is to take this fantastic Shakespeare and London tour, which details Shakespear's connections with the city of London.
There's plenty to see and do in the area around the Globe; such as visiting the likes of Tate Modern, (see below), the Clink Prison and London Dungeons, and walking along the South Bank.
The Globe is also a short walk from London Bridge station and the Shard.
13. The Tate Modern
Tate Modern is a large contemporary art gallery located on London's trendy South Bank. It's housed inside the redundant Bankside power station and the large turbine room is used for exhibitions.
Although I'm not a massive fan of modern art, I usually pop in when I'm south of the river as I like the impressive structure, and I usually find something of interest inside.
Tate Modern is one of the top places to visit in London thanks to its great location on the waterfront, and is also another excellent option if it rains.
The Tate hosts many different displays and exhibits throughout the year, so check the website to see what's on during your visit.
14. Camden Lock Market
Camden Market is something of an institution and sees millions of locals and tourists alike passing through each year. If you want to buy a pair of Doc Martins, a Sex Pistols t-shirt, or an old record, then this is the place to go.
There are over 650 businesses and stalls that makeup Camden Market, selling everything from alternative clothing to jewelry, home decor and artisan foods.
The market is located next to Camden Lock, (one of London's main canals), which is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere, have a drink, or a bite to eat between shopping.
Camden is also a great place for evenings out and is home to many of the capital's most famous music venues like the Camden Underworld, and the Dublin Castle. There aren't many occasions when I'm in London and don't make my way here at some point.
If you're looking for other quirky places to visit, check out this guide to unique things to do in London.
15. St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral is one of London's most famous landmarks with its large, domed roof. It's located on Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London, and is the seat of the Bishop of London.
There's been a church on this site since 604AD, and the current structure is over 300 years old. St Paul's has been used for funerals for some of England's most famous sons and daughters, from Lord Nelson to Winston Churchill, and more recently Margaret Thatcher.
Tourists can enter the cathedral and see the cathedral floor, dome galleries, and crypt. St Paul's is famous for its "whispering gallery", which thanks to its unique shape and acoustics, means if you whisper on one side of the dome, someone on the other will be able to hear your words.
Tickets to enter cost £21.00 for adults, (£18.00 if booked online), and £9.00 for children, (£7.70 online). Visit the website for advance bookings. You can also visit for free if you wish to attend one of the daily church services, but this will be limited to the church floor.
16. Hyde Park
London is filled with over 5,000 acres of beautiful parks, perfect for escaping the rush of city life. There are 10 Royal Parks in and around the city, including St James Park, Kensington Gardens, Regents Park, and the popularly known Hyde Park.
Hyde Park is just a short walk from Buckingham Palace and not far from the West End. It offers a slice of tranquility and relaxation just minutes from some of London's busiest areas.
Inside the park, you'll find the famous Serpentine Lake and lido, which attracts swimmers all year round – even on Christmas Day. There are cafes, restaurants, and picnic benches across Hyde Park and it makes a great spot for lunch.
Hyde Park is also home to another British institution; Speakers' Corner. Here, anyone is free to air their views and discuss/debate different topics.
From conspiracy theories to politics, Speakers' Corner is an eccentrically British phenomenon. You should definitely witness this spectacle if you have time spare.
17. Notting Hill
Notting Hill is a trendy part of West London made famous by the film of the same name, starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, as well as the annual carnival.
The area is famed for its pastel-coloured houses, rustic old bookshops, and Parisian-style cafes. Notting Hill is definitely one of the coolest places to go in London and is one of the most "Instagrammable" places in the city.
One of the best ways to experience this vibrant suburb is to take a walking tour. You'll learn all about the history of the place, see film locations, an original Banksy artwork, and may even spot the odd celebrity.
18. Greenwich and The Cutty Sark
Greenwich has long been associated with Britain's naval history, and is home to the National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, and Royal Observatory. There's a weekly market, plenty of shops and restaurants, and London's oldest Royal park.
The Cutty Sark is a British "tea clipper" ship built in 1869, and apart from some restoration work after a fire in 2007, remains largely as she did when first built. The Cutty Sark is one of the only original 19th Century ships left anywhere in the world.
The ship is open to tourists to explore its decks and cabins and see how the crew used to live. There's also a glass walkway underneath with interactive exhibits and more.
It's possible to buy a day ticket for the Greenwich Royal museums which includes entrance to the Cutty Sark and Royal Observatory.
One of the best ways to reach Greenwich is to take the Emirates Airline Cable Car which costs just £5.00 with an Oyster card or contactless payment card.
19. Hampstead Heath and Parliament Hill Fields
This is one of my favorite areas of London as it feels like you're out in the country, but with magnificent views of the city skyline. I often visit Hampstead Heath with friends in the summer as it's a great place to relax with a few beers and a frisbee.
Hampstead Heath is a large 800-acre common that includes hilly meadows, woodland, and even a lido, (open-air swimming pool). It's located in North London and is easy to reach on the Northern Line from the city center.
Parliament Hill is a 98-meter (322-foot) hill and parkland southwest of Hampstead Heath and is famed for its incredible views of the city. This is definitely one of the best places to go in London for fresh air and stunning views.
20. Kew Gardens
London's Kew Gardens houses one of the largest collections of curated plantlife and fungi anywhere in the world. The collection of over 50,000 living plants dates back to 1840 and is considered one of the UK's top tourist attractions.
Kew is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and covers over 300 acres. It even has its very own police force called the Kew Constabulary.
There's an arboretum, herb garden, bamboo garden, carnivorous plants garden and much more to discover. There are plenty of places for the kids to explore too so Kew makes a great day out for all the family.
You can explore greenhouses, themed gardens from around the world, listed buildings and royal treasures. There's also a treetop walkway for a birds-eye view of this botanical treat.
The gardens and grounds are open from 10:00am to 7:00pm on weekdays and from 10:00am to 8:00pm on weekends.
21. HMS Belfast
The HMS Belfast is a Town-class light cruiser battleship that is permanently moored between London Bridge and Tower Bridge on the south side of the River Thames.
She was launched in 1938 and saw active service throughout the Second World War, most notably during the Arctic Convoys to protect supply ships, and during the Battle of North Cape.
The Belfast now forms part of London's Imperial War Museum, and is a popular visitor attraction for families and history lovers alike. There are many interactive displays and exhibitions detailing life on a WWII cruiser.
Tickets cost £26.00 for adults and £13.00 for children and can be booked online.
22. Soho
If you're looking for things to do in London at night, Soho is the place to go. With some of the best bars in the city, (including my favorite, Garlic and Shots), this is best the area to dance and drink the night away.
From bars and restaurants to theaters, shopping, and more, this West End suburb has everything you could possibly need and is set in a great location close to Covent Garden, Oxford Street, and Tottenham Court Road.
One of the best ways to experience Soho and the surrounding areas is to go on a bar crawl where you'll get to enjoy VIP entry into some of London's top night spots.
23. London Mithraeum
Before London, there was Londinium, which was the Roman capital of Britain founded almost 2,000 years ago that lasted until the 5th Century.
Initially a Persian deity, Mithras was adopted by the Romans who built temples to this "god of war" who was worshiped mainly by soldiers.
The London Mithraeum is an archeological site on the ruins of the Mithras Temple, and gives a fascinating insight into Britain's Roman past. The museum houses over 600 exhibits, including Britain's earliest recorded written document.
The museum forms part of the Bloomberg Space which also houses contemporary art exhibitions in addition to the archeological ruins and Roman artifacts.
Entrance to the Mithraeum is free, and it's open Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00am – 6:00pm, and on Sundays from 12:00pm – 5:00pm.
24. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is one of the oldest pubs in London, (and therefore likely the world), and dates back to 1538. It was destroyed in the Great Fire of London, but rebuilt shortly after 1666 making it over 350 years old.
You'd think that such a historic building would have been turned into a museum, but it's still serving pints of ale today – I recommend you go for a pint of London Pride. This is one of my favourite pubs in London and it's bursting with character.
Not much light penetrates from outside, so there's definitely a spooky, Jack the Ripper sort of feel to the place. The pub is located on Fleet Street, home of the British press and close to the Royal Courts of Justice.
If you want to see more of old London, this walking tour is a great option where you'll get to see some incredible old buildings and learn about the history of the city.
25. Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is one of London's most iconic landmarks, and is situated not far from Leicester Square and Covent Gardens. It's one of the liveliest places in the city day or night, and should be on every visitor's list of places to see.
The Square is home to Nelson's Column, a 53-meter (169-foot) monument with a statue of Lord Nelson at the top. The column was erected to commemorate Nelson's victory at the battle of Trafalgar in Spain in 1815.
Trafalgar Square sees revelry throughout the year, from football match celebrations to New Year's Eve fireworks displays. There's plenty to see and do from the National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery to what was once Britain's smallest police station.
Places to Visit in London: FAQs
Answers to some commonly asked questions about visiting the incredible attractions in London.
What is the Prettiest Place in London?
It's difficult to choose the prettiest place in London as there are so many. From the brightly colored houses of Notting Hill, to Covent Garden's charming markets, London is packed with beautiful little corners.
Personally, I think Highgate is the prettiest place in London thanks to its cute, village feel and wonderful old pubs. Hampstead Heath comes a close second.
What is the Number One Attraction in London?
The statistics tell us that the British Museum is the number one attraction in London, and it's hard to disagree. With so much to see from around the world, it's a great place to while away a few hours or spend days on end there.
What are the Best Places to Visit in London First Time?
First-time visitors to London should definitely be sure to check out the big hitters like Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and Westminster Abbey to get a feel for the history of the place.
The West End is also a must-see as it is jam-packed with things to do from shows and shopping, to fine dining and street food.
What is London Most Famous For?
London is recognizable around the world for its many unique landmarks such as the above-mentioned Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, and Big Ben.
Exploring London's most famous attractions is a right-of-passage for many travelers. Follow in the footsteps of kings, queens, authors and playwrights that have all left their stamp on this incredible city.
London is also famous for its diverse food culture and should be on the bucket list of every foodie. Whether you want to try fish and chips, jellied eels, or sample food from further afield, you certainly won't go hungry.
With so much packed into one city, it's sometimes difficult to know where to start. But with this guide, you now know about some of the best, and coolest places to visit in London.
London has been a capital for over 2,000 years and each era has left its own stamp on the city. From Roman Britain to the modern day, there's so much to experience and taste.
And if you're looking for things to do on a quick weekend in London, be sure to check out this two-day London itinerary.
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No one wants their car to break down–least of all while on vacation. A holiday is something looked forward to by everyone, and wasting even a minute trying to fix a car or waiting for a tow truck by the roadside is definitely not ideal. It is, therefore, a good idea to consider the following tips as you prepare for your next car road trip.
Prevention is aways the best cure. The easiest way to safeguard your road trip is to let a mechanic perform a full safety inspection on your car a week or two before your trip. This allows you and the mechanic to make some repairs before the planned day in case any potential faults, and a week will hopefully be enough time to fix anything that's not working properly. The mechanic can do a comprehensive check of the car, from the smallest details to the big issues. This would range from the fluid levels to the lights, tires, and brakes, just to ensure your car is ready for a long trip. Just like the popular saying, "a stitch in time, saves nine," this check could save you the risk of spending a whole lot more on car repairs in the future.
Having a safety inspection generally doesn't cost much, especially if you are a regular customer (otherwise, you might have to pay for a full hour of labour). Regardless of the amount spent, it is definitely worth investing in, as the safety of your family and enjoyment of your trip are top priorities.
Automobiles won't stop being automobiles. No amount of maintenance or inspection can guarantee a trouble-free road trip. It's good to get yourself prepared for the worst by keeping a roadside survival kit handy. The kit should consist of a copy of your car's warranty and an emergency contact. Also, consider investing in an emergency roadside assistance plan, and scout out nearby mechanics along your travel route.
A car road trip can be fun and exciting because it allows you spend some quality time with friends and loved ones in a new place. But a car malfunction can ruin your care-free vacation, so you want to be sure you take all necessary precautions to have a fun-filled and memorable car road trip.
Sure, we could replay another road trip checklist that comes down to common sense. Instead, let's look at ways to plan the Road Trip Experience, the in-between stuff, the way to get the most out of not only your destinations, but your journeys as well. There's a lot to see in Ontario, as Ontario has close to 200,000 kilometres of road in the province. Let's look at the top five ways to get the most from your Ontario Road Trip.
If every second is accounted for, you'll have no time to take impulsive turns and explore places you never knew existed. Ontario is wide, open and friendly and there are few places you can go where you put yourself at risk. While it takes some courage to head out without some sort of plan, overscheduling a trip leads to stress and disappointment when the unexpected happens. Count on 300 to 400 kilometers daily for a comfortable pace that allows unplanned stops.
With so many things to see, creating a theme may both give direction and introduce chance. How about "Roadside Attractions"? It's broad and obvious, yet open for interpretation on the fly. You can find giant Muskoka chairs in Durham and Minden, Max the Moose in Dryden and Muddy the Mudcat in Dunnville. There's the Sudbury Nickel, the Echo Bay Loonie and the Campbellford Toonie. Find whatever tickles your funny bone, take lots of selfies and you'll have a ready-made vacation album of photos when you get home.
Fill a CD with about 15 of your favourite songs, ones that you enjoy over and over. Stick that CD in the car stereo and play it through completely a few times each day. Guaranteed that those songs are attached to great memories from your vacation, taking you back with surprisingly detailed recollections. It's a simple way to expand your road trip plan into the years to come.
Highway 401 in Toronto is one of the widest and busiest highways in the world, in places up to 18 lanes across. It and the other 400-series highways are the arteries of the province and it's difficult to avoid using them for many destinations. Though they can mean quick passage to your destinations, they can also mean traffic snarls and predictable scenery. Online maps and GPS are great tools, but nothing beats a road atlas and some highlighters. These let you hit the back roads with confidence and, when you highlight the roads you take, you build a custom souvenir to recall your adventures.
While Canadians can sometimes keep to themselves to politely avoid annoying others, we're also friendly, gregarious and helpful by nature. Ask the people you meet about what to see and where to eat. Chances are, all the other road-trippers are heading to the same destinations you Googled before you set out. The hometown search engine is only activated face-to-face with those who know the area. Make new friends, say hi first. The best experiences are the ones that happen when you're open for anything.
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New tool alerts shoppers to 'dangerous' goods sold by third-party sellers on Amazon and eBay – The Sun
A NEW online tool has been designed to help protect shoppers from buying "dangerous" products from third party sellers on eBay and Amazon.
The Check It Out plugin can be downloaded to the Google Chrome browser for free and will notify you when you're looking at products that aren't sold by major retailers.
A pink banner will appear at the top of the listing when you first activate the tool
It's been designed by consumer charity Electrical Safety First following an investigation, which found that 14 out of 15 copycat products sold by third party sellers on marketplaces were harmful.
The electrical items, which were sold on eBay, Amazon and Wish, failed UK health and safety standards and caused electrical shocks and fires.
Once you've downloaded the tool from the Chrome Web Store, you will need to give it permission to read Amazon and eBay.
When you first use it, a big pink banner will appear above a listing when you click through to find out more information about a product that is sold on Amazon Marketplace or by third party sellers on eBay.
A small pink icon with a white basket on it is displayed on the image of a listing from a third party seller
When you click on the icon a warning message appears that aims to encourage shoppers to think twice
From then on, a small pink square tab with a white basket and a pink exclamation mark on it will appear on the main image of a listing.
If you hover over the icon, a warning message will pop up which reads: "This product is sold by a third party and not Amazon [or eBay]."
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It's worth pointing out that the banner won't appear on the official Amazon and eBay pages for goods sold by major retailers.
The charity says online marketplaces should be doing more to stop the sale of potentially harmful products through their sites.
A survey by ESF which found that 44 per cent of consumers said they couldn't tell the difference when they were buying something from Amazon directly or a third-party seller on its Marketplace.
How to spot a fake
SHOPPERS should follow Electrical Safety First guidelines before parting with their cash online in order to spot a fake:
Do check the price – If it's a bargain and the price is too good be true, then it probably is.
Don't trust images – Seeing is not believing. Do not trust that the image displayed on the advert is a true representation of the product you will receive.
Do look for contact details – If the seller's contact details are not supplied, or there is a just a PO Box, be wary; many fake electrical goods are manufactured overseas, where they will not be safety tested and are produced as quickly and cheaply as possible.
Don't rely on reviews – Previous happy customers may not be aware they have purchased a substandard or counterfeit item. Reviews will be based on the product working at one point in time, rather than the potential safety risks it poses.
Do buy from a reputable retailer – by buying your electrical products from reputable retailers, or directly from the manufacturer, you can be assured you're buying the real thing.
Of course, just because the warning icon pops up doesn't necessarily mean there's something wrong with the product, and the plugin won't stop you from making a purchase if you want to.
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Martyn Allen, technical director of ESF, said: "The world of online shopping can be a minefield, and we recognise that it isn't always clear who consumers are buying from when using online marketplaces.
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"Our new tool, Check It Out, hopes to provide better clarity as to the type of seller you're dealing with."
On third-party sellers, Amazon previously told The Sun that the site uses "industry-leading tools to prevent unsafe or non-compliant products" from being listed, while eBay said it uses "block filter algorithms".
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May 2021: London Phil (and IDAGIO last call)!
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This month feels like the calm before the storm…life is relatively quiet, but summer dates are being announced and I'm thrilled to share more additions to the calendar with you here!
Beyond the IDAGIO Beethoven stream I mentioned below, which is available until May 8, there's a new broadcast on the horizon from across the pond! From May 12-19 I welcome you to join me and the London Philharmonic for a fantastic new performance of the Tchaikovsky Concerto…oh how I missed playing this live! The concert was performed at the Southbank Centre in London just last month, so it's the most recent Gil Shaham feature out there. You can find it for free here on Marquee TV.
April 2021: IDAGIO with the Knights!
June 2021: Kennedy Center Honors, Benefit Concerts, and Beethoven in Central Park


Well most of us anyway.
As I sit here in seat 17A on my way to Dallas from Killeen with tears stream from my eyes my heart hurts. I just said goodbye to Boy 1. My heart is broken and proud all at the same time. What an amazing young man he has turned out to be. Just over 20 years ago I had no idea how life changing having a child would be. Having Boy 1 made me a better person - that sweet little baby stole my heart. Now saying goodbye to that giant young man broke it. I know I'll see him soon, but damn it hurts!
After 22 hours of travel we dropped 13 bags (for 3 people - ridiculous, I know!) off at the Dragon Hill Lodge and headed out for our first meal in Korea to no other place but our favorite restaurant, the Mackerel Lady restaurant!! We were greeted with open arms, a big smile, hugs and AMAZING food!!
On our way to and from the restaurant, we walked through a peaceful protest where every smiled and waved to us. So much different than the 'peaceful protest' in the states.
Unfortunately not everything has been smooth, but we are feeling very comfortable being back in 'The Land of the not Quite Right'. Housing....ALWAYS an issue.... We were promised a great house that we were super excited about and we actually changed the contents of the household goods we were shipping because it had an amazing backyard (which if you know us, you know that is important to us) and we shipped a TON of outdoor furniture that we normally would not have shipped but we did so BECAUSE of the house we were offered AND we accepted! We were feeling SO BLESSED that for the 1st time in the history of living on post that the housing portion was coming easy.
Any who...Hubby went to pick up the keys before heading to the airport to pick us up and was greeted with a cringe and the good ol 'air sucking through the teeth' type of greeting. (This type of greeting means they are about to tell you something bad!) He was then informed that we could not have the house we were promised, because they promised it to someone else before they promised it to us --- oh, and they gave away the house that was saved for us, because this new better house became available. I am trying REALLY hard not to have a bad attitude about this. We were expecting to move into the house in about a week. We have now been informed that we will now be living in the hotel through at least mid August because the house they had reserved for, they gave away to another family and all the other houses coming available have been promised to others. Are you kidding me?!? It's only 7AM here in Korea and I already need a drink. Where's the soju?!?


Princess Reema, the kingdom's first ever women's sports official, hopes to open gyms in every district and neighbourhood in the kingdom.
A Saudi decision to license within weeks the kingdom's first women-only gyms constitutes progress in a country in which women's rights are severely curtailed. It also lays bare the limitations of Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's plan for social and economic reforms that would rationalize and diversify the kingdom's economy.
Restrictions on what activities the gyms will be allowed to offer reflects the power of an ultra-conservative religious establishment and segment of society critical of the long overdue reforms that became inevitable as a result of sharply reduced oil revenues and the need to enhance Saudi competitivity in a 21st knowledge-driven global economy.
At least two years in the making, the licensing rules announced by Princess Reema bin Bandar, vice president for women's affairs of the General Authority of Sports, the kingdom's sports czar, focus on Prince Mohammed's plans laid out in a document entitled Vision 2030. The plans involve streamlining government expenditure, including public health costs in a country that boasts one of the world's highest rates of obesity and diabetes.
"It is not my role to convince the society, but my role is limited to opening the doors for our girls to live a healthy lifestyle away from diseases that result from obesity and lack of movement," Princess Reema said in announcing the licensing.
Princess Reema, the kingdom's first ever women's sports official, hopes to open gyms in every district and neighbourhood in the kingdom. The move constitutes progress in a country that has yet to introduce sports in public girl's schools and has no public facilities for women's sports.
Commercially run gyms catering primarily to upper and upper middle class women as well as privately organized women's sports teams have been operating in the kingdom in a legal nether land for several years.
Princess Reema indicated that gyms would be licensed to focus on activities such as swimming, running and bodybuilding but not for sports such as soccer volleyball, basketball and tennis.
The licensing rules are in line with a policy articulated in 2014 by Mohammed al-Mishal, the secretary-general of Saudi Arabia's Olympic Committee. At the time, Mr. Al-Mishal, responding to pressure by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said women would only be allowed to compete in disciplines that were "accepted culturally and religiously in Saudi Arabia" and conform to a literal interpretation of the Qur'an. Mr. Al-Mishal identified such sports as equestrian, fencing, shooting, and archery.
They are also in line with unrealistic hopes abandoned several years ago to emphasize individual rather than team sports in a men's only national sports plan. The idea to de-emphasize team sports was intended to limit the potential of soccer becoming a venue of anti-government protest as it had in Egypt and elsewhere during the 2011 popular Arab revolts. It proved unrealistic given that Saudi Arabia, like most nations in the region, is soccer-crazy. Saudi Arabia announced earlier this month that it would privatize five of the kingdom's top soccer clubs.
Women's sports is one litmus test of Saudi Arabia's ability to tackle its social, political and economic challenges head on and move forward with Prince Mohammed's outline of how the government hopes to diversify the economy, streamline its bloated bureaucracy and safeguard the Al Saud's grip on power.
The licensing of women's gyms is occurring even though Vision 2030 made no reference to facilities for women. The document also failed to even implicitly address demands by the IOC and human rights groups that women be allowed to compete freely in all athletic disciplines rather than only ones mentioned in the Qur'an.
The Washington-based Institute of Gulf Affairs, headed by Saudi dissident Ali al-Ahmed, reported in 2014 that up to 74 percent of adults and 40 percent of children are believed to be overweight or obese.
"Women in Saudi Arabia are being killed softly by their government. Not by public executions or brutal rapes and beatings, but by day-to-day restrictions imposed on them by their government… It must be understood that restrictions on women sports and physical activity have nothing to do with culture or religion, but rather, are fuelled by the ruling elite as a means to control the population. As long as the Saudi government continues to claim that such bans are a result of cultural and personal practices, women will continue to suffer a decline in physical and mental health, as well as their social, economic and political status," the report asserted.
Saudi media have reported that lack of exposure to sun had led to vitamin D deficiency among 80 percent of Saudi women.
The group noted that Saudi women were denied access to state sports infrastructure and barred from participating in national tournaments and state-organized sports leagues as well as attending men's national team matches as spectators. Women have difficulty accessing the 150 clubs that are regulated by the General Authority, which organizes tournaments only for men.
Human Rights Watch called on the Saudi government to demonstrate its sincerity by making physical education for girls' mandatory in all state schools; ensuring that women can train to teach physical education in schools; establishing sports federations for women and allows them to compete domestically and internationally; supporting women who want to compete in international sporting competitions on an equal footing with men; and allowing women to attend sporting events involving men's national teams.
"Saudi authorities need to address gender discrimination in sports, not just because it is required by international human rights law, but because it could have lasting benefits for the health and well-being of the next generation of Saudi girls," Human Rights Watch director of global initiatives Minky Worden said at the time.


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Brian Steadman is an up and coming comic who performs all over Atlantic City. He has also performed at New York's Grisly Pear, Greenwich Village Comedy Club and The Misfit Hive. Brian came to comedy late in life, but he feels like he has been doing it forever. Brian Steadman recently quit his job, after ten years, at one of the Atlantic City's casinos to perform comedy full-time. He brings his life experiences as a bouncer, street pharmacist, retail manager, casino supervisor and jewelry designer to the stage in a very unique and funny way.
Resorts Casino | Friday 1/27/2023 | 9PM
Headliner: Buda The Comedian
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The Affect of Laughter and Music
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Is Your Family Funny?
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Best Night in AC Jokes History
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My Life in Review
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Did You Know The History of The World's Greatest Stand Up Comedy Club
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State of Atlantic City with AC Mike
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World War III and Chips Ahoy
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Overall:Clearly having been descended from a saiyan, he has the racial staples of hair that defies logic and gravity, a body so solid you would be mistaken for assuming he could benchpress a planet, and being of a slightly shorter stature then most normal people.
Fears: Dying before being glorified in battle and getting revenge for his parents death.
History: Gurepu was born to saiyan parents who were only fodder for the Saiyan Army. After their deaths in battle he joined the Saiyan Army to seek revenge and to soon be the leader.
Okay, just a few things here.
First, since you have a picture, I won't request that you expand your appearance, but I will request that you definitely expand on history, as well as your personality. 2-3 lines isn't enough.
Second, an 11 year old saiyan would be a very unlikely candidate for the army. You can keep this if you want, but I would advise against it.
Third, we don't have a planet Vegeta, it is Planet Sadala.
Edit and I'll check it out again.


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I cannot understand how any American, Christian or not, could vote for a believer of Islam, radical or otherwise. They do not share our beliefs, and if we aren't vigilant, will someday conquer us—through unchecked immigration and political correctness—without firing a shot. Socialism is almost as bad.
Thank you for your comment. I agree although I might also argue that in its own manner Socialism is just as much a kind of 'faith' as Islam. It is interesting you mention the two because I will be posting an article about their strange 'relationship' in America and other nations as well soon. Blessings to you and yours.


College discount puts me at $55/month unlimited play and full social benefits. Can add on unlimited range balls for $15/month and cart services for $45/month if desired.
Great deal! What city is this? Enjoy the young executive membership while you can�.
I'm 22 and can't even come close to affording anything in my area (with the exception of 1 club about 45 mins away) and I make decent money for my age.
That's it. Moving to Ireland!!!!
I just got back from Scotland and I was so surprised at how cheap their club memberships were. Carnoustie was 800 pounds for the year. Most clubs ranged form about 200-600 pounds.
IMO thats how it should be, about the game, not the pools and the gyms. Different sides of the world though, different traditions.
For the first time since I was a member years ago at a CC, I paid $700 for a weekend golf membership - priority tee times (though we've had the first or second Saturday morning time for years anyway), unlimited play on the weekends (with a cart if I wanted one), range, 20% discount on pro shop purchases. It's a (mostly) Donald Ross course so it is plenty challenging, 30 minutes from home and 50 minutes from my office, which makes weekday play not much of an option, but the weekend deal should work out well for me.
$218 monthly. No food/beverage minimums, cart included, unlimited range, 4 courses, 20% off pro shop and food, 16 guest passes, and full access for the fitness facilities (5 gyms and 4 pools).
However, when I was on base in NJ I paid $80 for all access and unlimited range balls for the year..wouldn't mind paying that again!
We pay about $400 a month, including a small food minimum, so call it $5,000 for the year. My wife and I each play 70 to 90 rounds, call it 150 for the pair of us. If I can do my math right, thats a little under $35 a round. Its a bargain, even before you consider that use of the practice areas is included, and the club is essentially the hub of a huge part of our social life.
Do you mind sharing which club this is? I am also in the nova area and am looking to join a club.
I live in Reston, and we play at Stoneleigh GC in Round Hill. Depending on where you live, the location could make it tough, but its worth mentioning. If you like, PM me and I'll get you some contact information.
Yep. My office is about 500 yards from tOSU's courses, which is the only other place I've considered, but they get so much play I don't think I could benefit by a membership there, and none of my friends play there. I'd consider joining Columbus CC or Jefferson CC if my daughter committed to playing regularly, but that doesn't seem to be in the cards either - my friends that play at those clubs say their bill averages about $1k/month not including events like the member-member or member-guest.
It looks like its a 50 minute drive from Fairfax. Too far for me to commit to but the course looks great from what I can see on their website.
That seems about right. Its a fun course, lots of up and down, very scenic, and kind of quirky. I'm not sure about any of the courses real close to Fairfax, but I know Hidden Creek in Reston is advertising for members.
I don't hate the new holes cut through the housing development as much as some people and it was worth it to keep the rest of the course, which I really like. Haven't visited in many years (since before the college bought it) but I love me some Granville GC.
I did see their ad on the Golf Channel. Have you played there recently? Google reviews have not been good for this club.
$195 month. Includes unlimited golf. A great practice facility (grass range, a 100 yard pitching range, practice greens, a bunker complex, and a short par 3 course (48 to 107 yards), and heated bays for the winter. Also includes a gym membership, and no food or drink minimum.
Wow! Where's this because I'm moving.
No catch. :-) When I joined I think I paid a $500 initiation fee...that was about 12 years ago. Not sure what it is today.
Mine are $155 a month for a junior membership. I believe food and beverage minimums are $125 every two months. It's an easy to walk 9 hole course that plays to 18. It has already made me a better player because the greens are small, and the fairways are narrow. The downside is that it closes from the beginning of November to April 1st, and there aren't any other amenities available in the winter like simulators, or a gym.
Northeast of Pittsburgh. $140/month on an introductory deal that rachets up to $200/month in four years. Would cost $25/round for a cart, which I never take. It's a country club in that it's private, has a great pool and clay tennis courts which are included, but the food service is somewhat restricted days/hours. For the most part, though, I can walk out and play whenever I want (excepting Wednesday afternoons and weekends).
Near LA, now around 750. They've gone up every year. It's a reason why I'm interested in this new app I'm working with called the Echelon Golf Network. It lets members truly turn that membership into an asset, the same way one does with a car. So if my clubs guest fees are $75, i post to the app that I'm willing to bring local guests for that value plus a service fee, the service fee ranging from say 15 to 75. Of course, a host could instead overcharge on the 75 and lower the service fee, but the point still stands. If I bring 1 guest 4 some a month (so me and 3 guests), where the guest greens fees add to $225 and i can pocket $300 on the transaction, i just made $75 to play golf and reduced my monthly dues by 10%. the website is echelongolfnetwork.com. I encourage all you fellow private club members to check it out.
It's actually not even as much as that at Carnoustie. £468 per year for access to all 3 courses, plus between £35 and £150 a year for club fees depending on which club you join. Some people don't join a club at all and can use the newly built links clubhouse for free. So my monthly fees in total are £45 which may well up there with the best value on the planet (St Andrews residents get an even cheaper deal but access to the old course can be more difficult).
Having said that it's not a country club and you have to avoid playing right after visitors times as it's slow (understandably), but all in all golf in Scotland is excellent value, especially Carnoustie. Even then membership numbers nationally are in decline.
$150 per month dues, $1200 a year food / beverage, $25 cart fees per 18 holes at my club south of Chicago.
What southside club is this?
Idlewild CC, it is an associate membership.
Good value.... I heard they and Flossmoor are hurting for members.
Idlewild's numbers are good. We are finishing 2018 with 278 golfing members and 110 social members, and have a surplus of money on the budget for the third straight year. I don't really know what Flossmoor's current financial situation is, but did hear that Calumet CC is hurting, and may be going the semi private route.
Idlewild's numbers are good. We are finishing 2018 with 278 golfing members and 110 social members, and have a surplus of money on the budget for the third straight year. I don't really know what Flossmoor's current financial situation is, but did hear that Calumet CC is hurting, and may be going the semi private route.
Good to hear. Yes of course CCC has been on life support for the last several years. Idlewild is in better shape than Flossmoor then I can tell you, anything positive on the South Side is good in today's day and age.
This covers annual fees for my local course 1 mile from my house & membership of a truly world class club 55 miles away.
I've noticed there no responses on this thread from New England golfers.
I pay $100 month at a semi private 18 hole built in 1969. So big trees. Bermuda greens etc.
Grass range , huge practice green with chipping area and it's 3 minutes from home.
Unlimited play and it's for anyone living in my household. So my 10 year old can play till he moves out. Cart is extra. But not required and I walk 95% of my rounds. Also includes 10% off in pro shop and they are titleist and Wilson staff accounts.


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Anupam Bansal, Executive Director- Retail, Liberty
Anupam Bansal is an Economics graduate from Delhi's Shriram College of Commerce with a background in footwear designing from Ars Sutoria of Italy. After occupying various positions of responsibility in the marketing division, he is currently heading the organization as the Executive Director- Retail. His association with the Liberty brand is in his own words 'a journey of personal discovery and professional evolution'.
To him goes the credit for taking the initiative to create a retail team for Liberty footwear. He foresaw that the retailers needed to take a quantum leap forward if footwear shopping was to be turned into a rewarding experience. The way ahead was to change dealer mindsets about the art of selling. So after re-christening them as channel partners he worked towards establishing a very interactive relationship through periodic Channel Partners Meet that gave a big boost to the sales and greatly benefited the partners.
He also ensured that the relationship with the partners extended beyond conventional business dealings. He achieved this by making them all feel like members of a close-knit family working together, evolving together and prospering together.
Ushering in change is a challenging task. For him the challenges were all about attuning his sales force to be in sync with the emerging new trends in the market place. And for that he needed to create a strong talent base. So he made sure the company was able to hire the right kind of sales talent for the company- owned stores. He encouraged and challenged the top performers to better the best. Thereby, he succeeded in ushering in a drive for excellence that percolated down to the level of salespersons.
He also conducted regular motivational exercises to provide the Partners regular updates on innovative sales strategies that they could adopt to build the most effective rapport with buyers.
He actually redefined brand -consumer interface by revamping the visual merchandising at all the outlets in the form of the following manner:
1. Displaying products in a creative way.
2. Using imaginative methods to highlight products.
3. Changing displays frequently.
4. Visually designing store with colorful focal points to draw shoppers to those key areas.
5. Using theme merchandising to send a powerful message that will get customers hooked.
He added a new proposition to Liberty which had always been perceived as a family footwear brand that offered the best value for money. Today it is also perceived as a lifestyle brand for those who see themselves as inseparable from the latest trends, global class and tasteful appreciation of beauty. This association was underlined by the inspiration the brand drew from the works of some of the foremost fashion designers in the country.
Another key move of Bansal has been to expand Liberty's presence in South India in a very big way. Thereby making India's trusted footwear brand a truly national brand.
When asked to give his take on the retail business Bansal aptly sums it up in the following words: 'It's no longer about what we want to sell. It's about what the consumer wants to buy. It's about understanding consumer perceptions, attitudes, tastes and desires. In a nutshell it's about understanding consumer psyche. And those who understand it best succeed most.'
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Wolf 341F's Incredible Journey
When wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone in the mid-90s, they were expected to leave the park and repopulate other areas. And they did, traveling in many directions. Two wolves came together just north of the park in 2000 to form the Mill Creek Pack. In 2007 that pack had three adults and five pups. One of the pups was a female who, though she started life in Montana, would end her life—after an incredible journey—far from her birthplace and family.
The Mill Creek pack spent some time on private property on the east side of Paradise Valley where the Absaroka Mountains erupt from the valley floor. The pack, according to Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) had taken two cattle. This led FWP to collar three of the pups in the fall of 2007. Once collared, this female pup became officially known as SW341F.
Her Departure
Responding to natural urges, 341F left her family in September of 2008 when she was seventeen months old and probably weighed less than 100 pounds. She began her journey by heading south toward Yellowstone. Her departure wasn't unusual. Somewhere between one and three years of age, a wolf may leave its family to seek a mate and form its own pack. Dispersers, as these travelers are called, might cover thirty miles in a day. The collar 341F wore emitted GPS signals that would allow FWP to track every step of her incredible journey.
That track shows that she stayed at first in the rugged Absarokas, familiar territory and public land. She entered and soon exited Yellowstone. She kept walking, now in unfamiliar territory, toward Cody, Wyoming. She stayed in and near Shoshone National Forest. In the Northern Rocky Mountains, according to FWP, the average dispersal distance is about 60 miles. By this time 341F had already travelled farther than that, and she wasn't done yet.
Face-to-Face with an Interstate
She reached the Wind River Range and climbed up and over. As winter closed in, she went as far south as Interstate 80, near Evanston, Wyoming. The GPS track tracing her journey stops right at the interstate. She decided—probably out of fear of the sight, sound, and smell of a wide, busy, high-speed road—not to cross the freeway. Instead she turned around and headed north.
Though repelled by I-80, she wasn't ready to stop her journey. After trekking north, she turned west and then south. And ran into I-80. She again chose not to cross and instead did another about face.
Had she made this same journey just three years later, she would be in what Wyoming now calls their Predator Zone. She could be shot anytime, by anyone, for no reason, no license required. But during her incredible journey she was thankfully protected in every state by the federal Endangered Species Act.
Her Road Trip Menu
This protected landscape was home to plenty of elk and deer. But she would not likely bring down an elk or deer by herself. More likely, she would hunt rabbits and ground squirrels, weasels and badgers, beavers and skunks. She could scavenge roadkill, winter kill, or the remains of livestock dumped in "bone yards" on ranches. Lone wolves even subsist on grasshoppers, according to a recent journal article. Whatever her menu, she found enough food to fuel her incredible journey as she searched for other wolves, howling occasionally and listening for a response.
A few days after turning away from I-80 for the second time she entered the southeastern corner of Idaho; but she didn't stay long. Instead, she followed a natural wildlife corridor southward into yet more mountains, the Bear River Range. By late January of 2009, four months into her journey, she was trotting through these mountains toward Utah.
The Bear River Range empties into a valley cut by her nemesis, I-80. Somehow she finally overcame her urge to avoid the interstate and crossed the deadly strip of fencing, concrete, and vehicles. What a challenge that must have been.
Her Historic Entrance into Colorado
With the interstate disappearing behind her, she left the valley floor and entered the shelter of the Uinta Mountains. Day by day she moved eastward through public land. Then she passed by Vernal, Utah, crossed more major roads and, south of Dinosaur National Monument, entered Colorado.
341F was only the second confirmed wolf to reach Colorado since the Yellowstone reintroduction. In June 2004, another young, collared, female from Yellowstone had reached Colorado only to be killed by a vehicle on I-70 near Idaho Springs, just west of Denver. The state's last native wolf was killed in 1943.
By the time 341F reached Colorado she must have become proficient at knowing when, where, and how to cross life-threatening roads because she did just that as she continued deeper into the state. Eventually, above I-70, she turned north into the wildlife-rich Rocky Mountains. For reasons only she could know she chose a route that would take her back to Wyoming.
After passing by or through Rocky Mountain National Park and surrounding national forests, she reentered Wyoming, staying in national forest until she reached 1-80 yet again. This time she not only crossed it going north but a short while later reversed course and recrossed it going south, backtracking to Colorado. She had become a proficient traveller.
Her Incredible Journey Ends
Once back in Colorado, she stayed on public land, heading south then west. In late March, she entered White River National Forest, the last public land that would shelter her. She was twenty-three months of age, old enough to breed. But there is no evidence she did so during the breeding season that had just ended. With luck she could find a mate, breed next year, and create a resident pack.
But after traveling for six months and covering more than 1,000 miles, 341F's luck ran out. Her incredible journey ended by March 31, 2009.
According to documents WildEarth Guardians obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, one wildlife official wrote after studying data from her GPS collar:
"It doesn't look good . . . I think she may be dead. She is ~6 miles north of Rio Blanco, Colorado… Her locations show that she has been in the same spot since noon on 3/31 and the locations are within 0.04 miles of the road on the north side. My fingers are crossed that she is feeding on roadkill but it just doesn't seem likely since her locations are all extremely clustered and so close to the road."
Wildlife officials found her body about twenty-four miles north of the town of Rifle, less than two miles west of Highway 13, and near Rio Blanco County Road 60. This county road curves through secluded hills and valleys that are covered with sagebrush and freckled with short conifers. Rural homesteads dot the area. For 341F, this landscape might have looked similar to her home turf in Paradise Valley.
By March the elk and deer in Rio Blanco would have come down from the high country and settled in to wait for spring in the bottom land, much of which is privately owned. 341F could have done the same in search of prey. This intersection of private and public land is a deadly conflict zone for wolves everywhere.
Findings of the Investigation
Since 341F was protected by the ESA, wildlife officials began investigating her death. It took years and that FOIA request for investigators to finally release information. And when they did, the findings were troubling.
341F was poisoned with Compound 1080. This poison, sodium monofluoroacetate, was banned by President Nixon in 1972. The Reagan administration in 1985 allowed the use of 1080 in collars that are placed around the neck of sheep or goats. When a predator attacked a collar-wearing animal, it could bite into the collar, ingest 1080, and die.
Death by 1080 isn't pretty or quick. Symptoms, according to Predator Defense, begin to appear half an hour or more after exposure and may last for hours or days. The dying animal will go through cycles of vomiting, involuntary hyperextension of the limbs, convulsions, and collapse. Compound 1080 is so potent that animals scavenging months-old tainted carcasses can still succumb to secondary poisoning.
Predator Defense adds that despite the 1972 ban, stockpiles of the poison were never recalled or destroyed and are still used today to illegally kill wolves, coyotes, and eagles. The infamous Wildlife Services can legally use 1080 collars in Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming. But NOT in Colorado.
That 1080 was found to have poisoned 341F despite being banned for 37 years and illegal in Colorado raises many questions. How did the 1080 get where 341F might ingest it? Was someone illegally using 1080 to kill predators? Did someone set it out specifically to kill 341F after spotting her? Who was responsible for placing the poison?
Unfortunately, the investigation did not answer these questions. We don't know exactly how 341F's incredible journey ended. But there are lessons we can take from it.
Lessons Learned from 341F
Wolves can't see borders on maps. They go where they go for their own reasons. Public lands and the Endangered Species Act are critical to the safe dispersal of wolves.
Interstates and busy highways did not stop 341F and won't stop other determined wolves.
The route that 341F chose to disperse from Montana to Colorado uses a number of known wildlife corridors. These corridors should be protected under the Endangered Species Act.
The use of Compound 1080 should be banned everywhere since it indiscriminately kills animals including those protected under the ESA—as 341F was.
Colorado has territory that drew 341F not just once but twice. Such territory could sustain resident wolf packs.
Award-winning Indie author Rick Lamplugh writes, speaks, and photographs to protect wildlife and wild lands.
His bestselling In the Temple of Wolves; its sequel, Deep into Yellowstone; and its prequel, The Wilds of Aging are available signed. His books are also available unsigned or as eBook or audiobook on Amazon.
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Wolf in photo is Oregon wolf OR-2, a wolf similar in appearance to 341F. I found no photos of 341F in action.
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Joseph Allen December 4, 2019 at 6:15 AM
What an epic journey, only to be halted by the insanity of poison. Rick, this is a beautiful tribute to a wandering wolf. I hope I live long enough to see wolves in their rightful places throughout the Rockies and a change in attitudes that facilitate their recolonization.
Rick Lamplugh December 4, 2019 at 6:18 AM
I share that same hope, Joe. Thanks for all you're doing to help make that happen.
Ne-Sor December 4, 2019 at 6:59 AM
Thank you for all your blog entries and all that you're doing for wild animals! I asked last time about the White Lady and your books - well, perhaps you have one more wolf/Yellowstone book in you, where you could write about the more recent stories?
Rick Lamplugh December 4, 2019 at 8:08 PM
Thanks for your encouragement, Ne-Sor!
Jeanne December 4, 2019 at 7:33 AM
Incredible journey only to be halted by man's most horrific method to kill a wolf. She was a trooper and a traveler and it saddens me that Wildlife Services still uses 1080 to kill animals, which happens indiscriminately with pets and other wildlife. This has to stop.
I agree, Jeanne, that the use of this poison must stop.
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Biden's Broken Promise? (A Latino USA Podcast)
By: Latino USA
Originally published at Latino USA
Featured image by Michael Gonzalez for Latino USA.
The Cavazos family in south Texas fought hard to prevent a section of the border wall from being built on their property under the Trump administration. Then, about a month after becoming the Democratic Presidential nominee, Joe Biden said something that spoke directly to them.
"There will not be another foot of border wall constructed on my administration," Biden told NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro during a panel discussion at the NAHJ/NABJ Convention.
Garcia-Navarro followed-up and asked Biden about what would happen with land confiscations by the federal government to acquire property for the border wall.
"End, done, stop, over," he said. "Withdraw the lawsuits. We're out. We're not going to confiscate the land."
Seven months into President Biden's administration, there are still several land condemnation lawsuits against property owners in south Texas for the border wall that were initiated before Biden took office, but have spilled over into his presidency and are still making their way through the courts. Advocates and land owners on the border have called on the Biden administration to withdraw and cancel these lawsuits.
This week on Latino USA, we speak to the Cavazos family who continue to fight for their land, even after a judge granted the federal government immediate possession of over six acres of it.
So, did President Biden break his promise?
This episode was produced by Reynaldo Leaños Jr.
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