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|House of the Dead (2003)
|Tuesday, 27 January 2004
"House of the Dead" is a movie that benefits from its DVD release because, to be blunt, the supplemental materials are better done and more entertaining than the actual feature.
"House" is based on a Sega "first person shooter" video arcade game, in which the player is responsible for blowing away masses of rotting zombies. The game, in turn, obviously owes a creative debt to George Romero's "Living Dead" horror films (which get their due mention in "House," to say nothing of its supplements). Dave Parker and executive producer Mark Altman, working from a story by Altman and Dan Bates, have written a screenplay that actually shows a fair amount of imagination in creating a back story explaining the gruesome situation.
A bunch of college students head to a weekend-long rave on an island off the coast of Seattle. Our main characters, latecomers who missed the original boat, can't figure out where the rest of the partygoers have gone. It takes our vacationing scholars a long time to begin to suspect that there might be something to the warnings about "Isla los Muertos" tossed their way by the fishing boat captain (Jurgen Prochnow) and his first mate (Clint Howard), who reluctantly ferried them to the island.
There's nothing wrong with this set-up, per se, nor is there anything intrinsically wrong with the idea of adapting a videogame into a film, albeit the result is unlikely to be "Lord of the Rings" (reverse engineering notwithstanding – there are a number of reportedly very good videogames based on the "Rings" films). "Resident Evil" is an excellent example (in fact, one that is invoked on at least one of the audio commentaries here) of a game-based horror movie that retains the most interesting elements of its origins while succeeding on its own terms as scary/kinetic zombie splatter.
Unfortunately, "House of the Dead" seldom manages to generate real scares. The reason for this is addressed in executive producer/co-writer Mark Altman's highly entertaining and informative commentary track: director Uwe Boll decided that the best way to honor "House's" source material was by skipping the horror film aspect and trying to make it resemble a first-person shooter game. While probably anything can be made to work if it's done right, this concept seems rather perilous from the start. Anybody who really wants a first-person shooter experience is going to be extremely frustrated by an hour and 45 minutes of material without the ability to pull the trigger, and viewers who just want the low-budget horror film experience will likely be highly annoyed by the movie's indifference to the notion of trying to produce actual fear.
Boll does a couple of odd, jarring things, like using "Matrix"-style "bullet time" shots in the action that don't seem to fit with characters or events – the visuals are there for their own sake. Likewise, he frequently integrates clips of the actual videogame into the live action. This provides some immediate straight-ahead comparisons between the live sequences and their arcade counterparts, but it also tends to destroy any sense of flow.
In 5.1, the throbbing rave music that plays over beta graphics at the start sounds solid, and we hear nice, discrete ocean waves in the rears. Chapter 3 provides a startling voice isolated in the right rear. The chapter also features an impressively jarring door slam, although the dialogue doesn't always appear to be in perfect sync. Gunshots are decent but not as jolting as they might be.
On the upside, the effects makeup is good for the budget and Parker and Altman have crafted a nicely gothic history for the accursed island, as well as giving us an actual Big Bad character to hate. Then there are the extras, which really are worth the price of admission. Altman's commentary is huge fun, full of anecdotes and good humor, at one point apologizing for giving away a plot point, then catching himself: "If I just gave that away, why the hell are you listening to the commentary before watching the movie?" Altman puts the best face on events while still acknowledging some things that went wrong and is comfortable filling in some fair-sized plot holes (one of which totally changes the nature of the finale). Another commentary track from director Boll, producer Shawn Williamson, associate producer/post-production supervisor Jonathan Shore and actor Will Sanderson is filled with amiable teasing and interesting details about the production. For some reason, subtitles for the dialogue came up automatically on the multi-person commentary, but not on Altman's.
The featurettes are great. There's a charming, loony "Zombie Boot Camp" segment, in which the actors are shown preparing for their combat sequences by having paintball battles. There's also a making-of featurette that spends so much time with Romero (the acknowledged king of the zombie genre) and his makeup effects chieftain Tom Savini that there winds up being more focus on "Night of the Living Dead" and its sequels than on "House of the Dead," despite Romero's lack of direct involvement with the new project. The disc also contains several deleted scenes (one of which starts out mute but acquires an audio track about a third of the way through) and three storyboard comparison sequences.
"House of the Dead" is bare-basics zombie fare – good makeup, almost no emotion. However, the disc is worth owning for aspiring filmmakers, who will learn something from the supplemental materials, for fans of Romero and Savini and for those who just enjoy the genre no matter what.


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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Sports News
No. 1 Louisville beats UConn 73-58
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[January 15, 2013]
HARTFORD, Conn.
(AP) -- Louisville passed its first test as the No. 1 team in the country, beating Connecticut with a spirited second half.
Next comes No. 6 Syracuse on Saturday after a 73-58 win Monday night.
There are a bunch of other tough games in the next few weeks, so it's no wonder Cardinals coach Rick Pitino says it will be like "musical chairs" on top of the rankings. But with star guards Russ Smith and Peyton Siva orchestrating the offense and defense, Pitino said there's nothing wrong with staying on top for a while.
"You played a great schedule, so you're very deserving of that," he told his team about the No. 1 ranking, the second in school history. "Why don't you hold on to that for a little while? It's going to leave you, but you're going to play for it at the end ... which is the most important thing. So hold on to it for a while."
Point guard and Big East preseason player of the year Peyton Siva isn't a fan of what comes with being No. 1, but he'll suffer through it for his teammates.
"I don't really like it, because it puts a big bull's-eye on your back," he said. "But my team embraces it. They play with that chip on their shoulder like they should be No. 1 and in the second half, we proved it."
He was talking about the Cardinals' victory over Connecticut.
Connecticut, which shot 53.8 percent from the field in the first half, had just three field goals in the opening 13 minutes of the second half as Louisville went ahead 60-44. The Huskies, who went 9 minutes without a field goal at one stretch, had trouble moving the ball against the full-court pressure and 2-3 zone of the Cardinals. The Huskies had seven turnovers in the first 11 minutes of the second half, matching their total in the first half.
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"In the second half, we came out and we put it all together," Siva said. "The second half, I just tried to get everybody going."
Louisville shot 60.7 percent in the second half (17 of 28) and hit an even 50 percent for the game.
"They deserve the No. 1 ranking," Connecticut coach Kevin Ollie said. "They have talent. They play together. They play hard. Whoever's open, they get the ball to. And they have those two amazing guards. Siva and Russ put pressure on our offense and defense the whole night."
Russ Smith had 23 points and Siva managed 11 in a foul-plagued 22 minutes for the Cardinals, who were playing just hours after they moved to the top of the poll.
The Cardinals (16-1, 4-0 Big East) won their 11th straight game.
Omar Calhoun led the Huskies (12-4, 2-2) with 20 points while Shabazz Napier added 12, all but two in the first half. Ryan Boatright had 11 points and he and Napier both had six assists for the Huskies, who were coming off a win over then-No. 17 Notre Dame that was their sixth in seven games.
The Huskies shot 25.9 percent in the second half (7 of 27) and were at 39.6 percent for the game.
Calhoun gave his opinion of Louisville being No. 1.
"You ain't going to play a team better than that," he said.
Connecticut dropped to 2-7 all-time against No. 1 teams, with the last win over Texas on Jan. 23, 2010.
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8 Days Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls Guided Serviced Camping / PLUS Adventure
Why book this tour?
This Serviced Camping / PLUS Adventure Tour gives the budget traveller 8 days to discover Botswana and the Victoria Falls.
Begin your eight-day journey of discovery in Namibia and finish at the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Equally magnificent, each region offers a unique experience of overwhelming beauty. On one hand, you have a Natural Wonder of the World: Victoria Falls, which is a magical realm of mist-soaked rainforest shrouded by the deafening roar of cascading water. On the other hand, you have Botswana, which is home to 70% of the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta, one of the largest inland deltas in the world.
We offer our travellers 2 different tour accommodation options to experience this once in a lifetime adventure:
- Serviced Camping Adventure:
- Predominantly camping, with standard hotel accommodation at your start and end locations of each tour and depending on the itinerary, some nights in between. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
- Serviced Camping (5 nights) with 3 star graded hotels and lodges (2 nights)
- US$1207.00 p/p sharing
- Serviced Camping PLUS Adventure:
- Predominantly, overnight in comfort 3-star graded lodges, hotels, and bungalows with twin shared en suite rooms. For the camping nights, Africa4us will supply all camping equipment including a sleeping bag.
- 3 Star graded hotels and lodges (6 nights) with Serviced Camping (1 night)
- US$1822.00 p/p sharing
- Meals
7 Breakfasts. 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
- Accommodation (Serviced Camping)
Hotel/Lodge (2 nights), Serviced Camping (5 nights)
- Accommodation (Serviced Camping PLUS)
Hotel/Lodge (6 nights), Serviced Camping (1 night)
- Entrance Fees
Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park
- Activities
Okavango Delta Experience, Chobe River Boat Cruise
- Airport Transfer
Your arrival airport transfer is included.
- Crew
Services of a Tour Leader, Driver and Camp Assistant for the duration of the tour, local guides as per activities included
- This tour style is Serviced Camping / PLUS: No Duties! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the adventure – you just bring your own sleeping bag, pillow and towel
(we will supply sleeping bags to our PLUS travellers)
- It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documentation
- For flights, we have partnered with Flight Centre. Please let us know if we can assist with your flights.
- For more information contact us at email@example.com
- Read what our previous clients have to say about our tours
This tour (WVAC) can link up with:
12 Days Cape and Namibia Camping
to form the Combination Tour:
19 Days Cape to Victoria Falls Camping
If you need any additional information or need assistance with your booking, please don't hesitate to contact us at +27 200 5767 or email@example.com
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Activities Included: N/A
Activities Optional: Explore City, Craft Markets and Museums
Entrance Fees Included: N/A
Hotel Safari or similar (please refer to the final rooming list):
Windhoek to Ghanzi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation (CAMP): Camping
Accommodation (PLUS): Rooms
Activities Included: N/A
Activities Optional: Bushmen Dances PM
Entrance Fees Included: N/A
Ghanzi Trail Blazers Camp and Lodge or similar:
Ghanzi to Maun
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation (CAMP): Camping
Accommodation (PLUS): Rooms
Activities Included: N/A
Activities Optional: Bushmen Walk AM, Delta Flight PM,
Entrance Fees Included: N/A
Island Safar Camp and Lodge or similar:
Maun (Okavango Delta)
Mokoro: Today you will experience a unique way of travelling into the Okavango Delta with a mokoro. The mokoro is used by local people as means of transport. You will be transferred to the ''polling'' station either with a motorized boat or a 4×4 vehicle depending on the water levels of the Delta.
A mokoro is a traditional dug-out canoe that seats two people. The mokoro is steered by a ''poler" standing at the back, manoeuvring the mokoro downstream with a pole, very much like the gondoliers in Venice.
Once you are comfortable and laid back in your mokoro, the slow and tranquil journey into The Delta begins. Gliding along on the quiet water you will have an unlimited source of opportunities to take exquisite photos of your surroundings. The duration of the mokoro trail depends on the time of year and water levels of the Delta. You will stop for lunch at an island and enjoy a nature walk of a few hours. Then you head back to Maun, again in your mokoro enjoying the last hour or two on the water while the late afternoon sun starts heading for the horizon.
The Delta is usually at its lowest point from December to May.
4X4 Open Vehicle Game Drive in Moremi Game Reserve: Departing from Maun early morning, we are destined for the Blackpools and Xini Lagoon areas in Moremi Game Reserve.
Once past the Buffalo Fence and inside the Delta area, 50km from Maun, we start our Delta experience. You can expect a full day of exploration in the search of wild animals, interesting and varied landscapes in this untamed African bush. Lunch will be done en-route and you will have the opportunity to take exquisite photos as Moremi is well known for teeming bird life, elephants, buffalo, hippo, lion and if you are lucky leopard (including various antelope species).
What makes Moremi unique is that it was the first tribal land to be proclaimed by a local African tribe in 1963 as a wildlife sanctuary.
During the dry season, a congregation of all bird and wildlife species, along permanent rivers and water holes makes Moremi Game Reserve one of the most unforgettable wildlife experiences!
This experience will only be conducted if the water levels are too low for our travellers to have a proper Mokoro Delta experience. The Delta is usually at its lowest point from December to May.
Africa4us is deeply committed to protecting the environment and we make sure that our tours reflect this commitment. During the years of conducting tours in the Delta, we have experienced that the human footprint being left behind have a negative effect on this extremely sensitive ecosystem therefore, we do not include an overnight experience in the Delta. We believe that our included Delta experience give one the same adventure with less impact on the environment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation (CAMP): Camping
Accommodation (PLUS): Rooms
Activities Included: Okavango Delta Experience
Activities Optional: N/A
Entrance Fees Included: Okavango Delta
Island Safar Camp and Lodge or similar:
Maun to Elephant Sands
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation (CAMP): Camping
Accommodation (PLUS): Camping
Activities Included: N/A
Activities Optional: N/A
Entrance Fees Included: N/A
Elephant Sands or similar:
Elephant Sands to Chobe River (Kasane)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation (CAMP): Camping
Accommodation (PLUS): Rooms
Activities Included: Chobe Boat Cruise
Activities Optional: N/A
Entrance Fees Included: Chobe National Park
Thebe River Safaris Camp and Lodge or similar:
Chobe River (Kasane) to Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lodge
Activities Included: N/A
Activities Optional: Chobe National Park Game Drive, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Helicopter Flights, Boat Cruise
Entrance Fees Included: N/A
Phezulu Lodge or similar (please refer to the final rooming list):
Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
Activities Included: N/A
Activities Optional: N/A
Entrance Fees Included: N/A
We have designed this itinerary to ensure that you get the best possible experience from this tour and region. Please note that if the itinerary on your trip differs slightly from the online itinerary or brochure, be assured that any change has been made after careful consideration and with the goal to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Changes considered necessary will usually be due to change in service levels, road conditions, recommendations from past clients etc. The goal of any change will be to give an improved experience. You will be informed in writing of any major changes before your trip starts to keep you informed at all times and discuss any concerns you might have.
Some changes might also be totally out of our control, like changes in visa fees and procedures, available activities etc. and might differ to what we have advised on our website. If changes take place while you are on the road, our adventure crew will be informed immediately and this information will be conveyed to you. The adventure crew will give you all possible assistance to manage these changes. Africa4us Pty Ltd reserves the right to change or use similar accommodation.
If you need any additional information or need assistance with your booking, please don't hesitate to contact us at +27 200 5767 or email@example.com
Important Information
What can I expect on a Serviced Camping Adventure Tour?
- No Duties! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the adventure.
- Services of a Tour Leader, Driver and Camp Assistant for the duration of the tour, local guides as per activities included.
- All tour related chores covered by your adventure crew – cooking, cleaning after meals, pitching & packing of tents.
- Please do respect fellow travellers by keeping your seating area in the vehicle clean and neat as there will be a seat rotation system in place.
- Your adventure crew will take care of the wellbeing of the entire group and will not be able to do chores of a personal nature such as carrying your luggage, getting drinks from the bar, doing shopping of a personal nature on your behalf, taking care of your laundry etc.
- You are required to carry your own luggage to and from your tent/room (due to liability issues we had in the past). Please note, if your luggage is left behind, recovery will be for your own expense.
- You are responsible to make your own bed (while camping) and take care of your own bedding (folding, packing and making sure it is on the vehicle (we provide mattresses).
- Please bring your own sleeping bag, pillow and fitted sheet (single bed). We recommend you bring a sleeping sheet for the warmer evenings when your sleeping bag might be too warm.
- You will travel in an Adventure Overland Safari Vehicle designed for comfort, fitted with 20 reclining seats in a standard configuration.
- Predominantly camping, with standard hotel accommodation at your start and end locations of each tour and depending on the itinerary, some nights in between.
- Tents are 2.5m x 2.5m dome tents with mesh windows and doors which acts as a mosquito net.
- Specially designed dual-density matrasses and all other camping equipment are supplied.
- All accommodation is shared between same gender members of the tour group unless you booked a solo room supplement.
- Most meals are prepared by your adventure crew with some own expense meals along the way to give you the opportunity to try local restaurants.
- Meals prepared by your adventure crew could make provision for dietary requirements such as gluten free, lactose intolerant, vegan, vegetarian etc.
- Please note that most restaurants and hotels do not have a wide selection of vegan and vegetarian choices.
- Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee Halaal or Kosher meals during the tour.
- Please note that the food budget is designed to cater for the entire group. Therefore, we will not be able meet extravagant/exotic meal requests.
How do I secure my booking and make payment?
- To secure a booking, we must receive a deposit payment of at least 15% of the total tour price, per person, (or full payment, if booking within 30 days of the start date of your tour or at an earlier stage for some tours).
- At the time of booking, we require your personal details to enable us to make the necessary booking arrangements for your adventure i.e. Name, Surname, Passport Number etc.
- A higher deposit will be payable if any supplier(s) requires additional payment at the time of booking / prior to balance due date.
- On occasions – and if required – full payment for a service such as internal flights or discount specials may be required at the time of booking. The required amount will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- All clients (including anyone who is added or substituted later), whether booking in person, by telephone, via our website, by e-mail or facsimile or by any other means, will be deemed to have agreed to our terms and conditions.
- All money due to confirm a booking must be received by us not later than 30 days before the start of your tour. For certain tours, full payment must be received sooner.
- We will inform you in writing when final payment is required. If full payment has not been received by the due date, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled and cancellation charges may apply.
- You can pay by direct bank transfer, PayPal or credit card.
- Paygate and website payments are free of additional banking charges.
- Normal credit card processing fees will apply to all payments made to Africa4us by credit card. We reserve the right to increase this charge if the card issuer's charges to us increase. We will advise you if this happens before taking any payment by credit card.
- A 2.5% banking fee will be charged on all PayPal transactions.
How do you deal with booking changes?
- A confirmed booking can be changed or transferred once to a different departure date or tour 60 days prior to departure. Thereafter all changes will be treated as cancellations and be subject to cancellation charges as set out below.
- You cannot rebook your original departure once it has been transferred or cancelled.
- You can request a credit voucher for the amount paid in respect of any cancelled booking, less all non-refundable charges incurred by us or imposed on our suppliers.
- This voucher must be redeemed within 12 months of date issued, against a new booking. No further credit vouchers can be requested against a new booking.
- The voucher cannot be exchanged for cash.
- No cash refund will be provided if the new booking is less than the value of the voucher.
- If you are unable to travel, due to circumstances which we consider reasonable, you will be refunded all money paid – minus costs we have incurred on your behalf.
What is your booking cancellation policy?
- Should you cancel your booking, cancellation charges will be imposed.
- Cancellation charges are calculated as a percentage of the total tour price per person cancelling excluding any amendment charges and insurance premiums.
- These charges are calculated from the day a written notification is received.
- Amendment charges are not refundable if you cancel your booking.
- Depending on the reason for the cancellation, you may be able to reclaim the cancellation charges (less any applicable excess) under the terms of your insurance policy.
- Cancellation charges more than the amount already paid to us by the time of cancellation apply only to the booking at that time and cannot be transferred or added on to as a part payment for another booking.
- We reserve the right to waive cancellation fees in case of family emergencies. We should be notified immediately if this is the case by telephone as well as in writing.
- Travel insurance is compulsory if you travel with us. We strongly advise comprehensive insurance that will cover you for a cancellation.
What are your cancellation charges?
- 30 days and more before tour start date: 5% of tour price
- 8-29 days before tour start date: 50% of tour price
- Less than 7 days before tour start date: 100% of tour price
- All tours are subject to a minimum booking of 5 passengers per tour.
- If the minimum booking is not obtained, Africa4us reserves the right to cancel the tour and refund the tour price to the client, in which event the client shall have no claim for any damages against Africa4us. We will contact you well in advance to notify you if this would be applicable to your tour and discuss any alternatives with you.
Terms and Conditions
- The contract is between Africa4us 'The company' and yourself 'You'. 'You' refer to any person intending to participate in one of our tours.
- Both parties agree that South African Law (and no other) applies to this contract and any disputes that might arise between the parties.
- Both parties agree that any disputes, claims or any other matter (whether involving or not any personal injury) will be dealt with by the South African court.
- Only the director of this company has authority to vary or omit any of these terms.
- Discount or a refund will only be binding on us if confirmed in writing.
- Please view or website or follow this link to our extended terms and conditions.
What is an itinerary disclaimer?
- It is our intention to adhere to the route as published on our website and in brochures.
- Flexibility in the itineraries allow for necessary changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
- The detailed itinerary document is a general guide for the tour and regions and any mentioning of specific destinations, wildlife or activities cannot be guaranteed to be visited or encountered.
- Travel times are approximate and subject to change due to local circumstances.
What are your travel insurance requirements?
- Medical insurance is mandatory for all our tours. Your tour leader will ask for proof of medical insurance before you depart. We suggest a minimum of US$200,000 coverage in case of medical emergencies.
- We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers cancellation, flight delays and loss of luggage and personal effects etc.
What if my flight is delayed or I run into other arrival complications?
- If you miss the departure of the tour, please contact our emergency numbers immediately. We will assist you with logistics on how to catch up with your tour. Please be advised, any extra travel cost outside of the scheduled tour, will be for your own expense. Please make sure to keep track of all costs (keeping all receipts) to enable you to claim back all expenses from your travel insurance.
Will Africa4us compensate me for any medical expenses, loss of property while on tour or missing part of the itinerary etc?
- Please ensure that your mandatory travel and medical insurance is sufficient to cover your losses in any emergencies, medical or other, missed flights etc. Africa4us will not be liable for any such losses or compensate for any related expenses.
Right to sub-contract
- Africa4us reserves the right to sub-contract, in case of an emergency or by its choice, and when this right is exercised, the a substitute vehicle will, as far as circumstances permit, compare equally with Africa4us' own vehicle in comfort and reliability.
How do I contact Africa4us in an emergency?
- Please contact the 24-hour emergency line at +27 (0) 21 200 5767 or +27 (0) 82 556 4562. You can also leave this number with your relatives at home. If they cannot get hold of you in a family emergency while you are on tour, then we will pass a message to your adventure crew. If for any reason, you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message, and contact information, so that we can return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
What is your policy on illegal behaviour or behaviour compromising the safety or well-being of the group??
- It is in the best interest of all our travellers that we maintain a strict policy of zero tolerance with regards to illegal and or disrespectful behaviour. This includes but is not limited to the use of illegal substances, prostitution, theft, physical or verbal abuse etc.
- Disrespectful behaviour towards other group members, your adventure crew, border officials, accommodation personnel, service providers and the public in general, will not be tolerated.
- Endangering the group or compromising the group experience will not be tolerated, examples are but are not limited to:
- Not adhering to safety regulations during game drives and game walks.
- Not adhering to park rules, and country laws.
- Cultural insensitivity, racism, sexism, ageism, inappropriate jokes towards religion or sexual orientation etc.
- We do not want to put a damper on the joking around and lightheartedness of a tour, but it must not be at the cost of offending or hurt people's feelings.
- We expect all group members to respect and adhere to the departure times and time guidelines communicated by the tour leader. Failure to do so will result in the whole group having to wait for one person and possibly result in missing out on activities or having less time at a great destination.
- Our tour leaders have the authority to address any of the above issues and to take the necessary action in consultation with Africa4us, even if it means to ask a group member to leave the trip to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the trip for the rest of the group.
- All expenses resulting in this removal will be for the travellers own expense including but not limited to changes in flights, transport costs, accommodation costs, food etc.
Do you include airport transfers? How does that work?
- Your arrival airport transfer is included in the tour price:
- Joining Instructions:
When you arrive in Johannesburg, you will make your way to the joining hotel. As an added service to our travellers, your arrival airport transfer is included. Walk out of the international arrivals area and look for a transfer person holding an Africa4us sign and your name. Ask him/her what hotel he/she will take you to (do not volunteer this information). Then present your passport for proof of identity.
- The tour departs in the morning of day 2. A brief departure meeting will be held in the hotel reception area in evening on day 1 of your tour at 6 PM. 18.00 Upon arrival, the reception will let you know where the meeting will take place. provide information from your Tour Leader regarding the meeting place and time.
- NB: We need to receive your arrival flight details not later than four weeks prior to the start date of your tour. Please e-mail to: firstname.lastname@example.com. Please make sure that you receive your travel voucher confirming the transfer. The transfer in non-refundable if not used. Depending on your nationality you might need a multiple entry visa for South Africa.
- If you have not met our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, please call the 24-hour emergency number at +27 (0) 82 556 4562.
- Joining Instructions:
How fit and healthy do I need to be for your trips?
- Our tours are of an adventurous nature and some activities could require a person to be actively involved, so we require all participants to be "young at heart", in good health and have a flexible outlook on problem-solving and participation in a group setting.
- You need to be fit enough to take your own luggage in and out of the vehicle and carry it to and from your tent/room.
- You need to be able to travel long distances on some days.
- You must be able to get in and out of an overland safari vehicle with ease and un-assisted.
- Please note that not all accommodation is suitable for differently abled persons and there might be uneven terrain to get to and from your tent/room/bathroom facilities.
- Some of the included activities require a certain degree of fitness and good health. There is enough freedom of choice in optional activities to suit your personal fitness levels.
- Please note that you will be sleeping on a mattress on the ground inside your tent.
Do I have to be of a certain age to join a tour?
- For the best tour experience for all, please keep in mind that your trip might include travellers of all ages.
- You need to be 18 years old on the departure date of the trip. If you want to travel together as a family with children, you can contact us to provide a tailor-made trip designed for your needs.
- There is no "maximum" age limit on our trips but please keep in mind that relative fitness and mobility is required to keep up. Please see Can I join your tours if I have a medical condition or if I am differently abled?
- Detailed information is provided about the style of each tour and the itineraries, therefore different travellers booking the same tour will generally share the same interests, irrespective of age or abilities.
Can I join your tours if I have a medical condition or if I am differently abled?
- If you have a medical or psychological condition e.g. heart condition, high blood pressure, diabetes, allergies, bipolar, epilepsy, life threatening allergies or any other serious medical condition or if you need to take chronic medication, please notify us in advance and provide a letter from your medical practitioner confirming that you are fit to travel.
- Please note that our tours sometimes go through remote areas that are far from medical help. It is, therefore, important that your condition can be controlled with self-medication.
- Please make sure to bring along all necessary medication as you might not always have access to medical facilities.
- It is advisable to take out extra medical insurance for your pre-existing medical condition to make sure you are covered for an emergency medical evacuation.
- Please note that our vehicles and most accommodation establishments are not wheelchair friendly.
- Although our vehicles are equipped with fridges we are not able to guarantee a constant temperature for diabetes medication.
- Some road conditions are poor which might result in an uncomfortable, bumpy ride which is not suitable for travellers with chronic back problems.
- Although your adventure crew will aim to give every traveller as much personal attention as possible, the well-being of the whole group remains important. The adventure crew will therefore not be able to provide constant attention to a specific person only and you should be able to complete the day's activities unaided.
What about solo travellers?
- There is no mandatory single supplement charge for single travellers, however, for guaranteed single-occupancy tents or rooms a solo-room supplement is payable.
- Solo travellers who choose not to pay a solo-room supplement will be paired in twin accommodation with another traveler of the same gender.
Are meals included and do you cater for special dietary requirements?
- Our tours are known to stir quite an appetite far more than extraordinary sights. There is no doubt that plenty of travelling and activity will increase your cravings for delicious food. As an Africa4us Adventure Traveller, your taste buds will enjoy a variety of meals prepared from local fresh produce.
- Most breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included and prepared by your adventure crew with some own expense meals along the way to give you the opportunity to try local restaurants.
- Fresh products such as meat, fruit, vegetables, and dairy are bought during the trip from supermarkets, local shops and markets.
- Breakfasts generally consist of bread and cereal. If time allows, a warm breakfast may be prepared. Lunches provided en route are light meals such as sandwiches and/or salads. Tasty and filling dinners are freshly cooked on open fire or gas.
- Meals prepared by your adventure crew could make provision for dietary requirements such as gluten free, lactose intolerant, vegan, vegetarian etc.
- Please note that most restaurants and hotels do not have a wide selection of vegan and vegetarian choices.
- Unfortunatly, we cannot guarantee Halaal or Kosher meals during the tour.
- Please note that the food budget is designed to cater for the entire group. Therefore, we will not be able meet extravagant/exotic meal requests.
- Coffee and tea will be provided in the mornings and evenings, but all other drinks are for your own expense.
What are the campsites like?
- Campsite facilities are generally good but can be very basic in more remote areas.
- There are generally small restaurants and/or bars, hand wash laundry facilities, swimming pools, electricity and occasional Wi-Fi.
- All camps have flush toilets and showers. There are some exceptions where facilities might be more rustic.
- Hot water is available at most sites, but it is not guaranteed depending on the number of guests at the campsite at that time.
Equipment Includes
- 2-Person dome tents – these are good quality, durable, industry-standard safari canvas tents. Most adults will not be able to fully stand up inside the tents, though most travellers find these more than adequate, as they have a base area of approximately 4 square meters. All tents have built-in mesh insect netting on the windows and doors.
- Camping mattresses – another first for our industry, we provide oversized camping mattresses and you get to choose between the super-duper memory foam side or a firmer high-rebound sponge side. These are comfortable and approximately 10cm thick.
- Portable camp chairs – with a comfortable backrest.
- Cooking equipment - to provide the group with good quality camp meals.
All vehicle features
- View all vehicle features on our fleet page
What should I pack?
- Pack light, as you will need to carry your own luggage and load it on and off the vehicle.
Please bring soft luggage such as duffel bag or a backpack, hard-top cases are not recommended.
- Personal and valuable items should be carried in a daypack.
- When packing, please keep in mind that areas Southern Africa can be extremely cold in winter and extremely hot in summer. (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland).
Spring: September to November
Summer: December to February
Autumn: March to May
Winter: June to August
- Suggested checklist:
- Fleece top
- Windproof/waterproof jacket
- Small beach towel or sarong and swimwear
- Bath towel
- At least one long-sleeved shirt to protect against sun and mosquitos
- At least one pair of long trousers to protect against sun and mosquitos
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Sun hat or cap
- Hiking pants/track pants
- Sandals
- Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
- A set of smart casual clothes for restaurant evenings is also advisable
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries
- The climate in Africa might be harsher to your skin than what you are used to, so plenty of
your favourite brand of moisturizer.
- Flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Money belt
- Personal entertainment
- Binoculars
- Camera and enough memory cards and batteries – you will have access to a USB charging socket and 220/240Volt AC plugs at night.
- First-aid kit: Lip balm/salve, pain killers, adhesive bandages and gauze for small cuts, anti-histamine, anti-diarrheal products for mild cases of diarrhoea, eye drops, rehydration powder, insect repellent, antibacterial cream, disinfectant, extra prescription drugs you may need. We have a first aid kit on board but unfortunately by law, we cannot give any medication.
Will I have access to laundry facilities?
- Laundry can be done at some hotels and lodges.
- Most campsites have facilities to do hand washing.
How do the optional activities work?
- Every tour is designed to capture the best of the area and give you the most exhilarating experience.
- During each tour, there may be times where you would like to venture off on your own and explore at your leisure or do some activities not included in the trip.
- Your adventure crew will inform and advise you on optional activities and excursions available on your tour.
- These activities do not form part of your pre-booked travel arrangements with us.
- We are not involved or have any supervision or control over any of the optional activities.
- These activities are provided by local operators and are entirely independent of us. We can, therefore, not ensure that they have public liability insurance in place.
- None of these operators, form part of the contract between you and Africa4us, we merely make suggestions for credible and reputable operators for activities and excursions.
- Should your adventure crew collect payment for or otherwise assists in making reservations for activities, he/she solely acts as a booking agent for the operator. You will have a contract with the operator and not with Africa4us. The local operator/provider's terms and conditions will apply.
- Africa4us cannot accept any liability on any basis in relation to such activities or excursions. We also cannot guarantee that any optional activities and excursions as by time of publishing our brochure or website will be available at the time of your tour. Rates are also just an indication and may vary. We will not be held liable for whatever reason if the activity does not operate as advertised.
Drone Laws
- Africa4us do not allow any drones on our tours due to the different drone laws for different countries and the respect for privacy. Africa4us and their staff will not accept responsibility and cannot be held liable should you be fined, legally prosecuted or your drone confiscated due to not adhering to our rules.
Do I need inoculations to visit Africa?
- Some countries we visit may require inoculations. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor or clinic for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
- Yellow Fever Certificate: It is compulsory to show a valid Yellow Fever Certificate if you are travelling to Southern Africa from a Yellow Fever endemic country.
- If other countries not endemic to Yellow Fever are visited (such as Botswana and Namibia), after visiting endemic countries, then a Yellow Fever certificate will still be required on entry into Southern African countries.
- We recommend you contact your family physician, or your local travel clinic for the most up-to-date health information at least one month before departure.
- Some tours enter malaria areas, and it is your responsibility to ensure you contact a medical professional well in advance of travel to obtain the recommended prophylactics.
What documents do I need for travelling to Africa?
- We recommend storing electronic copies of all your travel documents in a secure online storage place such as Dropbox.
- Passport (with photocopies) Citizens from all countries require a valid passport (with minimum 6 months' validity and at least two clean pages).
- Travel insurance (with photocopies).
- Medical insurance (with photocopies).
- Airline tickets (with photocopies).
- Credit or debit card (Visa cards are recommended).
- Africa4us vouchers, pre-departure information and dossier.
- Any entry visas or vaccination certificates needed.
- Yellow Fever Certificate as mentioned in "Do I need inoculations to visit Africa?".
- Sufficient funds.
- A return or onward ticket.
What visas might I need?
- Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements. Most countries also have websites where these specific requirements can be found.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documentation.
- Visa requirements for your trip could vary depending on where you are from and in some cases where you have been prior to visiting us.
- The following information is a rough guideline. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you inform yourself and be sure to comply with all entry requirements for all countries visited on tour.
- Information provided is based on the following assumptions:
- Valid for Non-South African passport holders
- The requirements are based on tourist and not business applications
- You have the necessary funds/tickets/paperwork in place
- The travellers' passport should remain valid for a period of 6 months after the travellers' departure.
- Some visas can be obtained on arrival, (this is applicable to most nationalities travelling to Zambia and Zimbabwe (although there are exceptions, please double check before departure) and these can only be paid for in US$ cash at the point of entry. It is possible to apply for an e-visa for Zambia and Zimbabwe as well, but visas are still issued at the point of entry. Visas for South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Namibia, and Botswana can only be obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival.
What should my personal budget be for the tour?
- We all have different spending habits, please take that into consideration when planning and budgeting your trip.
- There are many opportunities on all the tours to buy souvenirs – you might want to spoil yourself with some unique memorabilia.
- Drinking water is not included in the tour so you will need to budget for water. Water is drinkable from taps in South Africa and Namibia but for other countries, it is recommended to buy bottled water. A litre of water costs about 1 USD in most countries.
- You might become peckish on the long driving days and there will be plenty opportunity to
stock up on local snacks.
- On our accommodated tours you will be responsible for your own lunches (budget US$10 to US$15 depending on whether you buy a take-away or opt for a sit-down lunch. When visiting Zimbabwe, budget US$15 to US$20 per lunch).
- Cash withdrawal facilities in Zimbabwe are very unreliable. Please ensure you have enough USD cash for your stay. USD notes need to be younger than 2009.
- Most dinners are included and will be served by your overnight host or by your adventure crew with some own expense meals along the way – to give you the opportunity to experience the local cuisine (local is lekker). Budget about US$20 to US$30 for own expense dinners.
- Many activities are included in your tour price. There are numerous opportunities to do optional activities that suit your personality and lifestyle – anything from cultural experiences to sky-diving. You will be able to pay with credit card at most of the big activity suppliers but keep in mind that some might add a small percentage surcharge.
- Activity guides such as the polers in the Okavango Delta, game drive guides etc. will be grateful for a tip as a token of your appreciation. Tipping and the amounts remain a personal choice and you will be under no pressure at all to tip but your adventure crew will advise the group accordingly.
- In restaurants, the recommended percentage to tip is 10% of your meal price.
- Most African countries offer an E-visa facility but if you plan to buy visas at the port of entry (only possible at Zimbabwe) then you need to budget for this. For most nationalities, the fees are US$50 for Zimbabwe varies from US$30 to US$80. These visas can ONLY be paid in USD. No local or any other currency will be accepted.
- It is best to stock up on cash on arrival at the airport. ATM's are mostly accessible for easy cash withdrawals, but there might be times when we enter rural areas with no facilities or there might be incredibly long queues on pay days. Your adventure crew will advise accordingly.
- Consider taking more money rather than less, as you do not want to spoil your trip by constantly feeling short of funds. Emergencies are rare, but it is still a good idea is to have an emergency fund available, kept separate from the rest of your funds. We suggest a minimum of $150 USD.
- Have an extra bank card available and keep it separate from your other cards for emergencies.
How should I keep my money safe?
- On the Premium Camping Adventure Tour, you have access to a communal safe. It is, however, your responsibility to keep your money safe at all time. Africa4us will not be held liable for any loss.
- For your own safety, keep your money and valuable documents in a money belt around your waist or around your neck, underneath your clothing. Leave your valuable jewellery at home.
How would I be able to make payments on tour?
- A combination of foreign currency and debit/credit cards for cash withdrawals is best.
- Please do not bring Traveller cheques to Africa, as they are not readily accepted.
- Visa/Plus/Maestro/chip debit cards are accepted by most places, while MasterCard/Cirrus cards might not work everywhere.
- We highly recommend that if you hold a MasterCard, you obtain a prepaid Visa Travel Card prior to departure and travel with both. This could also be useful should something unforeseen happen to one of your cards during your travels. Your adventure crew will advise you on payment options.
What currency is accepted?
- All countries have their own currency that can be obtained locally by foreign exchange or ATM withdrawals if available, except for Zimbabwe which trade only in USD.
- Your adventure crew will inform you where you can exchange money throughout the tour. Occasional power outages are common all over Africa, so you might not be able to withdraw cash at ATM's along the way and it is best to withdraw money at the main centres or airports.
- The easiest foreign currency to exchange for any of the local currencies is the US Dollar, British Pound and Euro. Please note that US notes should not be older than the year 2009 and should not have any markings on it. A mix of big and small notes will work well. To exchange money, you get a better rate for bigger notes but if you want to buy something small and pay in a foreign currency then smaller notes will work best as change might not be always available. Currency exchange rates fluctuate daily so it is best to follow websites, such as www.oanda.com for current exchange rates.
- Please note that only local currency is accepted in local super markets and restaurants etc.
- Foreign currencies can be used to pay for most activities and can be used at local street markets.
- If you plan to buy your visas at borders, you will need to have cash in US Dollars.
- Currencies for different countries:
- Botswana: Pula (BWP)
- Lesotho: Lesotho Loti (LSL). South African Rand is accepted.
- Namibia: Namibian Dollar (NAD). Equivalent to the South African Rand
- South Africa: South African Rand (ZAR). Accepted in Namibia.
- eSwatini (Swaziland): Lilangeni (SZL) South African Rand is accepted.
- Zimbabwe: US Dollar (USD).
Do I need to tip?
- Tipping is an expected and common practice all over Africa, but it remains a personal choice to tip or not.
- Tipping remains a way of expressing your appreciation to the people who assisted you on tour, including your adventure crew.
- When tipping, we suggest that the whole group plan together on how and when tips will be handed over. To ensure anonymity all tips can be placed in an envelope and handed to the specific person as a gift. This method allows for a friendly and appreciative interaction between the group and adventure crew or local guides. We suggest tipping US$3-5 per person per crew member or local guide per day.
- The accepted guideline for tipping waiters is 10 % of the total value of your meal.
Health, Safety and Security
Is Africa safe?
- All countries have their own travel advisories and provide regular and updated information on foreign destinations.
- Check your government's advisories for their latest travel information before departure.
- Sometimes unforeseen situations develop which might compromise the safety of the group. If deemed necessary, routes will be altered to ensure your safety. Your adventure crew has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the tour itinerary if deemed necessary, for your personal safety.
- Most cities visited are safe during the day, but we do not recommend wandering alone at night. When going out, make sure that you are in small groups and take taxis to and from restaurants at night.
How do I know I will be safe?
- Your safety is our priority. Our itineraries are designed with your safety and well-being in mind.
- Your tour leader and driver know the countries visited and will advise on potential dangers and the safety precautions to be taken.
- From experience, the safest possible way to travel Africa is together in a group, under the responsible leadership of your adventure crew. This also applies to national parks and other areas where wildlife roam. However, it is your responsibility to exercise common sense and caution at all time.
- For your own safety, keep your money and valuable documents in a money belt around your waist or around your neck, underneath your clothing. Leave your valuable jewellery at home.
- On the Premium Camping Adventure Tour, you have access to a communal safe. It is, however, your responsibility to keep your money safe at all time. Africa4us will not be held liable for any loss.
What other health hazards should I be aware of?
- Insect:
- Africa has its share of insects. Mosquitos are more commonly found in areas with a high rainfall.
- Some precautions to take against insect bites:
- Wear protective clothing, long sleeve shirts and trousers at night.
- Wear natural colours, khaki or olive. Bright colours tend to attract insects.
- Use insect repellents.
- Your adventure crew will advise about any other precautions that you need to take.
- Sun:
- Africa is the continent of the sun. Throughout the year, it is advisable to use sunscreen and a hat when outdoors.
- Hydration:
- Drink water! It is important to stay hydrated, especially in extreme heat. You will be advised if water quality is not for human consumption. If it comes out of a tap, it is not necessarily safe.
- Bottled water is readily available.
- Diarrhoea:
- It is normal for people travelling overseas to get an upset stomach due to a change of climate and food. This usually pass after a few days after you have acclimatized.
How can I share feedback after my trip?
- Your feedback is extremely important to us! We work hard to ensure that your experience in Africa is enjoyable, safe, and hassle-free so please let us know if there is anything we can or could do to make the experience even better.
- If you have any concerns during your tour please inform your adventure crew immediately, and if for whatever reason you feel the situation was not resolved, please contact our office directly.
- After your tour, a link will be emailed to you to enable you to complete an online post-tour
survey. Alternatively, you can write a review on TripAdvisor
If you need any additional information or need assistance with your booking, please don't hesitate to contact us at +27 200 5767 or firstname.lastname@example.com
- Sleeping bag:
- Our serviced camping travellers are required to bring their own sleeping bag. For our serviced camping PLUS travellers, we will supply a sleeping bag. All passengers are required to bring their own towels and pillow (sleeping bag and pillow can be purchased from Africa4us or in the cities and towns we visit en-route).
- Visas:
- It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip could vary depending on where you are from and in some cases where you have been prior to visiting us. Please contact us if you require an invitation letter for your visa application.
- Optional Activities:
- Activities included as per itinerary. Please contact us for the optional activity list.
- Departure Airport Transfer:
- Departure airport transfer is bookable via Africa4us. Our departure transfer is a private transfer. Some hotels and lodges might have a shuttle service.
- Victoria Falls:
- Please take note that the park entry to Victoria Falls is not included.
- Flights:
- For flights, we have partnered with Flight Centre. Please let us know if we can assist with your flights.
- Travel and Medical Insurance:
- It is compulsory to have medical and travel insurance when joining us for our adventure tours.
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Obama 2.0 to revitalize tech agenda
The reelection of President Barack Obama along with another politically divided Congress means the tech policy battles from the past few years are going to intensify, even if a few of the faces fighting are about to change.
During a second term, Obama can capitalize on new momentum to push his agenda to boost the country's cybersecurity defenses, improve the nation's wireless system and develop rules to assuage consumers' online privacy fears.
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But greeting Obama 2.0, so to speak, will be a new cast of characters with a familiar story — a Congress with some fresh faces, yet the partisanship that's stymied tech legislation in sessions past.
With the election results still fresh, there are some early takeaways for tech.
The administration can double down on its tech policy program
This election didn't hinge on tech and telecom issues, but it's safe to say Obama's return to the White House means the administration is going to forge ahead to ensure its plans — many years in the making — soon come to fruition.
That's especially the case with cybersecurity, a matter that has stalled for years on Capitol Hill. If anything, Tuesday's outcome may serve as a green light for the White House as it weighs a draft executive order to improve the digital defenses of power plants, water systems and other forms of critical infrastructure.
The White House would have preferred lawmakers to lead the way on cybersecurity, but there's little hope Congress can make any progress in an otherwise jam-packed lame-duck session. That's why the administration has spent months laying the groundwork for a potential executive order, said former White House cyber adviser Howard Schmidt.
"There's been a really good push, appropriately so, to get a better sense from the private sector of what would help them," said Schmidt, noting that sets the stage for what could be a move before year's end.
The administration's former cybersecurity leader added that the Obama administration — in the event of a Romney win on Tuesday — probably would have nixed its plans. "To do it and have it potentially undone, I don't think benefits anyone," Schmidt said.
Beyond cybersecurity, a second Obama administration can continue working to improve the pathways for wireless access to more airwaves. And the administration can press on with its lengthy process to bring order to the e-commerce ecosystem, through an industry-driven process to set rules for companies collecting, using and sharing consumer data.
By contrast, the GOP platform backed by Romney questioned the merit of the administration's work on universal service, while stakeholders felt his White House would have scrutinized its work on online privacy, tossed its net neutrality rules and taken a second look at Obama's other tech initiatives.
There will be new leadership on tech issues in Congress
A tectonic shift is about to rock key congressional committees, bringing in a cadre of new faces that are sure to tackle tech and telecom problems differently than did their predecessors.
The departure of Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) from Congress at the end of the year means there's an opening atop the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which led chamber debate on cybersecurity reform. And the fact Republicans didn't take control of the Senate means Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), the panel's top GOP member, is poised to be term-limited out of that seat.
Democratic Sen. Herb Kohl of Wisconsin, the chairman of the chamber's top antitrust subcommittee, also is leaving at the end of the year. That means a vacancy opens on a panel that has heavily scrutinized AT&T's failed bid for T-Mobile and Google's search-industry dominance, among other matters.


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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Environmentalists are going after the owners of two more former mountaintop removal mines in West Virginia, hoping to hold them responsible for water pollution from the sites.
The Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy and Sierra Club sued Pocahontas Land Corp. and Hernshaw Partners LLC in U.S. District Court in Huntington Wednesday over alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.
The groups filed similar complaints over three other reclaimed mines last month.
The new complaints focus on two Mingo County operations, the former Southeast Ridge Mine and a former Chafin Branch Coal Co. site. The lawsuits say state and federal regulators are doing nothing to end water pollution from old surface mines after they've been cleaned up, graded and replanted with vegetation, so the landowners must be held accountable.
The litigation signals a new strategy from the environmental community, which has long sued coal companies over pollution but rarely sued after their operations are reclaimed and released from bonding and permit requirements
The groups say they're trying to focus attention on the "full life cycle" of mines to dispel the myth that they no longer threaten the environment when they're done producing coal.
Pocahontas Land Corp. of Bluefield is a subsidiary of Virginia-based Norfolk Southern Corp., which has said it won't comment on pending litigation.
Directory assistance had no listing Wednesday for Hernshaw Partners, based in Gilbert.
The complaints ask a judge to stop the unpermitted discharges and to fine the defendants $37,500 per day for each violation.
They also demand monitoring and sampling programs to gauge the damage that's been done, and restoration programs once that's been determined.


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Pilot arrested after failing breathalyzer test
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MINNEAPOLIS An airport spokesman says an American Eagle pilot preparing for takeoff has been arrested after failing a blood-alcohol test at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Spokesman Patrick Hogan says witnesses alerted airport police that the pilot smelled like alcohol before he boarded the plane.
CBS Station WCCO reports that the captain was performing preflight checks on American Eagle flight 4590 to New York when someone noticed the smell of alcohol on the pilot's breath.
Officers were contacted and the captain was removed from his plane after failing an alcohol Breathalyzer test.
The captain was taken to Fairview Southdale Hospital for blood alcohol tests en route to Hennepin County Jail.
The pilot, Kolbjorn Jarle Kristiansen, of Raleigh, N.C., was later released on his own recognizance.
A spokesperson for the FAA confirmed the incident to CBS News, and said it is investigating the incident.
Passengers had not yet boarded the flight to La Guardia, New York City.
American Eagle is owned by American Airlines.
American Airlines spokesman Matt Miller says the pilot has been suspended pending an investigation, and that the airline is cooperating with authorities.
In a statement the airline said, "American Eagle has a well-established substance abuse policy that is designed to put the safety of our customers and employees first."


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DURHAM — The University of New Hampshire men's hockey team hasn't played a meaningful game in more than three weeks.
It's been almost twice as long for Greg Burke, who has missed the last six games with a shoulder injury. The senior forward was hurt in the first period of a game at UMass-Lowell on Nov. 16.
He's ready to return to the lineup tonight (7) when the second-ranked Wildcats take on No. 10 Dartmouth in the first round of the Ledyard Bank Classic hosted by the Big Green at Thompson Arena.
It was a frustrating stretch for the Lee resident, who was just hitting his stride when he was injured. He had two goals and three points in the three games before getting hurt.
Burke isn't sure what's worse, feeling helpless when the team is losing or missing out on all the fun when it's winning.
"It's definitely different," said Burke, who has three goals and five points in nine games this season. "When you're losing you think you can help the team. When you're winning you're sitting out when everybody else is having a great time. It makes it a little more difficult."
The Wildcats were able to compensate for the loss, going 4-1-1 in Burke's absence. Freshman forward Maxim Gaudreault in particular saw his first extensive action at the college level.
After dressing for only three of the first nine games, Gaudreault has appeared in the last six. He scored the game-winning goal at Boston University on Nov. 18 and recorded an assist in each of the following two games.
"Some of the younger players have to step in and play," said coach Dick Umile. "They develop and get experience. It just makes you that much stronger depth-wise."
Freshman forwards Dan Correale and Collin MacDonald also saw more ice time with Burke out.
"We have such a deep team that one guy is just that, one guy," Burke said.
The versatile Burke, who can play both center and wing, will likely be at center tonight between John Henrion and Nick Sorkin. Win or lose tonight, the Wildcats will play again Monday at 4 p.m.
"He's a big, strong guy," Umile said. "We're going to put him back at center. That will give us a little more depth in the middle."
Burke, an alternate captain, will wear a brace tonight for added stability. The shoulder was dislocated when he was checked into the boards at UMass-Lowell. He's had issues with it in the past including surgery.
That wasn't necessary this time.
"Rest and rehab tightened it back up," Burke said.
Although he practiced with the team for the first time in six weeks Wednesday night, he was skating on his own during Christmas break.
"I was on the ice almost every day over break," Burke said. "The biggest challenge for me will probably be getting through that first period Sunday night and getting my legs back under me. It's been so long since I've played at game speed. Usually that only takes about 20 minutes."
Burke isn't the only player who has to get back into game shape.
"Conditioning is going to be a factor as it always is in these tournaments," Umile said.
The Wildcats worked out twice daily both Thursday and Friday.
"You lose little things, timing and your on-ice awareness because everything around you moves so quickly," Burke said. "A few hard practices and that starts to fall into place."
Burke has a history of injuries at UNH. He played in only 18 games as a sophomore. He missed three games last season but played most of the second half with a cast under his glove to protect a bad wrist.
He brings a physical presence to the lineup as well as intangibles.
"He's a big part of this team," said senior captain Connor Hardowa. "He's definitely part of the glue that keeps everybody going. He leads by example in a lot of ways."
Burke wants to start contributing on the ice again to a team that lost only two of its first 15 games and rose to the No. 1 ranking nationally before losing to BU on Dec. 6 and falling to No. 2.
Not bad for a club that finished 15-19-3 last year and wasn't ranked in either preseason poll.
"It's tough to sit out," Burke said, "especially when you're doing as well as we are."


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The giant cactus sign has gone dark and the plastic cows have left their grassy pen on Route 1 in Saugus.
Hilltop Steakhouse — which sits on 13.3 acres of prime commercial land — was put up for sale shortly after the restaurant closed last October after 52 years of sizzling sirloins.
The Dartmouth Co. of Boston is marketing the iconic property, which is assessed by the town at $8.2 million. Peter Considine, a broker for the company, did not return a call seeking comment.
The parking lot is chained off, and ''no trespassing'' signs are taped to the windows of the 70,000-square-foot restaurant. Its once-lush lawn along Route 1 south is brown and overgrown.
A Saugus lawyer representing High Country Investor Inc., the Colorado-based property owner, said the former ranch-style restaurant has yet to corral a buyer.
"It's had a lot of interest from a variety of sources," said Peter A. Rossetti Jr., a former selectman who now sits on the town's economic development committee. "But none of them really would fit in with what the town might like."
The answer to what Saugus envisions replacing the Hilltop could come after the town conducts a review of policies related to development along Route 1.
The town received a $7,500 grant from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to analyze zoning and land use along the state highway, traversed by an estimated 100,000 vehicles per day.
"We'll be working with the town, and based on public input, determine what they feel the zoning now accomplishes and what they think needs to change," said Cynthia Wall, a senior planner at MAPC.
Current zoning allows for restaurants, retailers, hotels, and other commercial uses. The maximum height for a building is 40 feet and can be no more than three stories tall, according to town bylaws.
But mixed-use zoning — which would allow multiple uses, such as residential and retail on a single parcel — is currently not allowed, said Robert Luongo, the town's economic development officer.
"Our zoning now allows for a lot of things, but only one principal use a lot," Luongo said. "So developers looking to do more than one major use are out of luck. There is no mixed use allowed."
Luongo said the zoning review is not driven by the Hilltop property hitting the market.
He noted that other major properties, such as the former Weylu's restaurant on Route 1 north, which was sold for $4 million last year, are also up for redevelopment.
"This is something that we knew needed to be looked at," Luongo said. "Now is a good time to do that."
The review, which is set to start soon and last for several months, will look at the nuts-and-bolts of zoning along Route 1.
Lot sizes, building heights, signage, lighting, and other requirements will be examined, Luongo said. "It's going to be a thorough look at our zoning, and its going to be a very inclusionary process."
A public forum held June 16 drew about 30 people to Town Hall to talk about Route 1 and its future development.
"We want the land owners and businesses along Route 1, along with our residents, involved," Luongo said. We hope to come up with zoning that meets everyone's goals."
The Hilltop property is an example of zoning challenges on Route 1.
The property falls into two zones. The parking lot and restaurant building are located on 11.3 acres zoned for business use. Two acres in the back of the parcel that are currently vacant are zoned for residential use, forming a buffer of trees between the business and homes along Forest Street, which runs behind the property.
"That split zoning is creating something of a problem for developers," Luongo said.
Rossetti agreed the current zoning could use a makeover.
"Some of the zoning on Route 1 is a little bit antiquated," he said. "The setbacks and height restrictions probably need to be looked at."
The five-story Eastern Bank building on Route 1 south is the tallest building on the Saugus portion of the highway, he said.
It was built in 1982, according to town property records. The building required a special permit, because it exceeded height limits allowed for Route 1, Rossetti said.
"The height limitations in the zoning are a limitation," he said. "Any new developer coming along probably would want to have some kind of higher height."
The former restaurant, where dining rooms were named for Sioux City and other western outposts, will likely have to be torn down, Rossetti said. "It's a very old building, and its not very energy-efficient. My guess is it would require substantial reconstruction for any new use."
The famous 68-foot neon cactus sign would not be allowed under current zoning. A standing sign may not be higher than 20 feet, according to zoning restrictions.
Rossetti doesn't believe the cactus — inscribed with the bold signature of Hilltop founder Frank Giuffrida — will fade into the sunset. (The fiberglass cows were sold at auction and now graze in new pastures, such as the MarketStreet Lynnfield shopping center.)
"I don't believe the sign will come down," Rossetti said. "I think whoever acquires the property will be someone who wants to [keep] that."
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Books To Movies Giveaway Hop
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The book! The movie always either tries to take liberties with the plot or leaves details I find important out.ReplyDelete
It can go either way sometimes I enjoy the movie for what it is if I haven't read the book and vice versa.ReplyDelete
I like both, but I always like the book more since there is more detail and usually more about the history of the characters and so on!ReplyDelete
I usually read the book and then watch the movie. I love the book as it's deeper but I also love movies and the atmosphere they create through light and sound. Thank you!ReplyDelete
I prefer the book. Sometimes the movies doesn't have the feel like "emotions or angst" as in a book.ReplyDelete
- Anne C.October 9, 2016 at 11:49 AM
More times than not, I prefer the book. It is more detailed than the movie.ReplyDelete
The book for sure - a story gives a much better experience when YOU are the one imagining everything. :DReplyDelete
The book, everytime. I've never really understood the appeal of films, why invest yourself in characters for just 90 minutes? With a book it takes longer and you have a certain element of control.ReplyDelete
I like both a lot. I need the book and if there's a movie made then its fantastic :)ReplyDelete
- Joana BentoOctober 9, 2016 at 2:48 PM
The book.ReplyDelete
But I tend to like both because I look at them as different things, and not an immitation
I usually always like the book more because they can't put every detail in the movie sadly enough.ReplyDelete
I always prefer books to a movie because reading a book you can imagine it the way you want to, whereas the movie is one persons own ideas so it may not always be what you were thinking of and it's frustrating when they leave out important bits in the bookReplyDelete
- SolangeOctober 9, 2016 at 6:27 PM
I prefer books because the story in the book, is never compromised because of any irregularities in the frame, acting, background, poor effects...because you imagine the whole scenario inside your head, and it's never boring and it'll never disappoint you.ReplyDelete
I usually prefer the books more, but sometimes the movie shows different interpretations that are interesting to watch.ReplyDelete
So far the only movie I prefer to the book is Mrs. Winterbourne. Which is based on the book I Married a Dead Man.ReplyDelete
It actually depends. The books are always more descriptive and you can always have your own images in your head whereas a movie is someone else's interpretation of it. However I must confess that having read Lord of the Rings trilogy, it only made more sense when I saw the moviesReplyDelete
I always want to read the book first and then watch the movie. I usually like and get more out of the book, because they add so much to the movie!!ReplyDelete
The book....always! Although I think Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter & A Game of Thrones have equalled their book versions.ReplyDelete
book, more interestingReplyDelete
The book, they change so much for films.ReplyDelete
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so far i always prefered the book, the film too often change important detailsReplyDelete
- Burma TurnerOctober 9, 2016 at 8:35 PM
I always like the book better. The movie can never include everything that is in the book!ReplyDelete
The book. There are a lot of things you would never know by only watching the movies. Books gives you precious information.ReplyDelete
I usually always prefer the book better. Because a book can have so much more detail than a movie can.ReplyDelete
- Cynthia POctober 9, 2016 at 11:40 PM
I usually prefer the book, because too often the movie people don't always pick the right person for the part. That can keep me from enjoying the experience.ReplyDelete
I usually prefer the book to the movie as the movie is 90 minutes and the book can last several daysReplyDelete
- Connie LeeOctober 10, 2016 at 4:37 AM
I prefer the book, you get more details and more emotions from it.ReplyDelete
I prefer the book, there'd always be more information and insight but adaptations can be fun too.ReplyDelete
Always the book!ReplyDelete
I prefer the book, there's more detail xxReplyDelete
I usually prefer the movie when it's more realistic to the eyes.ReplyDelete
The book, I've yet to find a movie that has done the story enough justiceReplyDelete
There is more details in the book, so definetly the book!ReplyDelete
I prefer the book because there is always more detail to enrich the story.ReplyDelete
I like both and I always give the movie a chance because you never know if something is good till you try it.ReplyDelete
I think that in most cases the movie just adds a little to the book visually.ReplyDelete
I usually prefer the book, because a lot of has to be cut to make it into a movie, and also it's easy to make a good book into a yet another FX flick.ReplyDelete
I usually prefer the book as I can interpret the words whereas in the film it's the director's/actors' interpretation of the words that I get to see.ReplyDelete
I prefer the book because it's rare for the movie to be better than the book. Also the book describes feelings and what the characters are thinking in the moment and you just get that with movies. You have to guess with facial expressions and body language and sometimes the actor doesn't do a great job.ReplyDelete
I prefer the book because I can imagine it myself.ReplyDelete
I prefer the movie because it seems more real to me.ReplyDelete
I like to read the book first, because I can imagine the characters the way the author describes them. If I see the movie first, all I picture is the actors.ReplyDelete
I love both equally. I like reading the book before watching the movie to see if my imagination matches others.ReplyDelete
I love the both. Because they tell the same story in two different ways.ReplyDelete
I like the book better because it can go into more details than the movie can, at times :)ReplyDelete
I almost always like the book better because the plot has additional parts because books are simply longer. However, I think I liked the movie The Hours better than the novel upon which the script was based. Sorry Michael Cunningham! Thanks for hosting this great opportunity! Cheers, Kara SReplyDelete
I always prefer the book because in the case of movies most of the interesting scenes are left out due to lack of budget or the movie length etc etc. Prime examples are Harry Potter, Divergent series, The Maze Runner series among others which have much better books, in my opinionReplyDelete
I usually prefer the book because it allows me to create the characters as I see them. I love both the book and movie of "The Bridges of Madison County"!!!ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousOctober 12, 2016 at 5:13 PM
I usually prefer whichever came first, because that established the story and characters in my head. There are exceptions, though: Kevin Canty's novelization of ROUNDERS is excellent, and I always felt that the movie version of THE VIRGIN SUICIDES was kinder to Lux and Trip than the book.ReplyDelete
Of course I prefer the books ...first of all ..I can touch them ..secondly ..I love that imaginary world that I enter when I read books ...I can read books all the time ...too bad we have to do other stuff tooReplyDelete
I prefer the books because that way I can create my own movie in my head. I hate that I don't have as much time to read anymore but I still prefer books.ReplyDelete
I usually prefer the book because it is more detailed and allows me to use my own imagination.ReplyDelete
I usually prefer the book. I'm such a book reader, not so much movies.ReplyDelete
I usually prefer the book, because I can create the characters and the set in my mind, and imagine everything in my own way. But I also enjoy movies, and it is fun to watch other versions of the characters and story I have read and are created in films :)ReplyDelete
I usually prefer the book, because it stays true to the story. I also like when I imagine the characters in my head, coz they don't disappoint me like the actors who play them do.ReplyDelete
Almost all the time, I prefer the book as it feels more immersive and my imagination can go wild! :)ReplyDelete
I prefer books. I barely watch TV. I can't explain the feelings... it's just like that.ReplyDelete
I always go for the books. As good as the movie is, they can never put 200/300+ pages in 2/3 hours, latest example is Me Before You, only about 40% of the book was shown in the movie.ReplyDelete
- Amber TerryOctober 18, 2016 at 7:25 AM
I usually prefer the book because I can visualize everything the way I want it to be :) Thanks for the chance to win!!!ReplyDelete
I prefer the book because it has more detailsReplyDelete
I prefer the book because your imagination adds another dimensionReplyDelete
I almost always prefer the book to the movie, although there have been some very good adaptations (Lord of the Rings trilogy being one that comes to mind). But the movie can never live up to the world I imagine in my head when I read.ReplyDelete
I usually prefer the books more.ReplyDelete
I generally prefer the book, because they have to cut out so much to make the movie.ReplyDelete
I usually prefer the book because it's way more detailed :)ReplyDelete
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I only entered yourReplyDelete
Books To Movies Giveaway.
It would be great to win a book that has been
made into a movie worth $14.
In response to your question of
Do you usually prefer the movie or the book and why?
I prefer the movie because i usually don't find
out about the book until it's a movie.
If i enjoyed the movie i will then read the book.
I don't go to the bookstore very often
but i am always trying to win books.
Thank you for having this giveaway.
depends on the books I love Stephen Kings books and the adaptations other books like the maze runner I liked the movie betterReplyDelete
I usually prefer whichever version I have been exposed to first. They are never spot on with each other. It really depends.ReplyDelete
To be honest I think it's probably whichever one I have come across first - though I would lean towards the book. You can never perfectly transpose a book to film, but that's not to say the film versions can't be as good. Difficult one!ReplyDelete
I tend to like books just because I'm not a huge movie watcherReplyDelete
I usually prefer the book. I like the imagined detail to what the movie ends up with.ReplyDelete
I usually like the book better because you get to know the characters moreReplyDelete


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Taj Gibson enjoyed coming home for the holidays.
Gibson, a Brooklyn native, scored 20 points and Jimmy Butler added 15 to help the Chicago Bulls rout the Nets 95-78 on Wednesday.
"It was stressful," said the 28-year-old, who grew up minutes from the Barclays Center. "I did a toy drive and I was tired, but it was great to see my family."
Gibson led a balanced offense with six players in double figures for Chicago, who were buoyed by the return of guards Kirk Hinrich and Butler.
With the Bulls trailing 50-49 early in the third quarter, Butler took over, keying a 21-5 run that gave Chicago control. Butler, who sat out the last game with a right-ankle injury, started the burst with a three-pointer and added a three-point play that made it 57-52. That was the first of 12 straight points by the Bulls.
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"Coming out of halftime was a focus for us," Hinrich said.
Chicago (11-16) led by 19 at the end of the period after Reggie Evans' dunk with less than a second left ended a 5 minute, 30 second field-goal drought for the Nets (9-19).
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"They cheer when things are good and they let you know when things aren't going good," Nets coach Jason Kidd said. "They expect good and they expect it 90 percent of the time, but right now we are 90 percent bad, and so they have every right to boo and express how they feel."
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