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Vegas Values Report for December 18, 2016
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This information is from Scot Krause, our roving reporter, who supplies us each week with information on the best Las Vegas Promotions. It's only available here on the americancasinoguide.com web site so be sure to come back each Sunday to find out about the best values in Las Vegas.
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December Video Podcast – A Look at the Second Series of Skill-Based Video Gambling Games Coming to U.S. Casinos – Gaming expert, Steve Bourie, speaks with Darion Lowenstein, Chief Marketing Officer of Gamblit Gaming, which is the second company to be introducing skill-based video gambling games into U.S. casinos. The games looked at include: Into The Dead, Playboy Pinball and Cannonbeard's Treasure. These new skill-based video games will be introduced at Caesars Entertainment casinos in California in December 2016 and at other Caesars casinos in Nevada in early 2017. Darion and Steve also take a look at Gamblit's VRC (Virtual Reality Cube) gaming platform, which will allow players, as well as spectators, to wager on their success in fighting monsters while playing The Brookhaven Experience in a virtual reality environment. To watch this video, go to https://www.youtube.com/user/americancasinoguide On that page you can also access more than 90 other video podcasts with various gambling experts and personalities.
Aliante: Effective December 17, players can exchange losing college bowl game sports wagers on any $20 parlay or $50 straight bet for a drawing ticket and will automatically be entered to win on Monday, Jan. 9th. Prizes include: NFL jerseys, golf bag, staycation package, a V.I.P table for Aliante's Big Game Party on February 5, show tickets, dining vouchers and more. As a bonus, players that stay for the end of the BCS Title Game will be eligible to win a 43" TV and an outdoor grill.
Sam's Town: December bonus point days: Mondays & Tuesdays are 15x buffalos, 11x reels and 6x video poker.
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Palms: New Year's Eve: Ghostbar Dayclub. 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Locals and hotel guests complimentary, $20 for men and $10 for women. For those who can't wait to get the party started, Ghostbar Dayclub will be hosting "NYE During the Day" with an over-the-top Saturday bash on Dec. 31. Throughout the party, guests can experience New Year's Eve countdowns from around the world, party favors and a champagne toast. DJs Seany Mac and Mark Stylz will keep the music pumping all day long. Evening Ghostbar doors at 8 p.m. Sitting high above the Las Vegas Strip, Ghostbar's 55th floor views provide the perfect backdrop to watch the unparalleled scenery as the clock strikes midnight. Revelers are invited to dance their way into the New Year as DJ Vibratto and DJ Mark Stylz play the year's hottest Top 40 tracks and EDM hits. Ghostbar is also home to the best seats in town to view the dazzling firework display that ignites the Las Vegas Strip. General admission prices begin at $100 and hosted bar experiences start at $200 which include Absolut Vodka, Captain Morgan, Jameson, house champagne and Bud Light from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. For those celebrating with a group, Ghostbar offers VIP tables and bottle service options starting at $1,250.
Las Vegas Monorail: For the first time, New Year's Eve revelers can enjoy a prime vantage point for Las Vegas' celebratory midnight fireworks show courtesy of the Las Vegas Monorail. On Dec. 31, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., the Monorail will open the Third Rail Lounge, its exclusive, elevated event venue at the Las Vegas Convention Center station, for an unforgettable New Year's Eve party. Guests at the Monorail's Third Rail Lounge New Year's Eve Party will marvel at the panoramic view of the Strip fireworks from the Third Rail Lounge, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Las Vegas skyline and chic, lounge-style atmosphere. They will imbibe unlimited beer and wine, as well as enjoy hors d'oeuvres, entertainment—including live performances by dynamic musical act Taj, accompanied by DJ Livinh, who will lead an energetic Rock in the New Year countdown. The party includes a Champagne toast at midnight, party favors and access to a themed party photo booth complete with a souvenir print to take home. A cash bar will also be available for cocktails throughout the evening. Best of all, the Third Rail Lounge New Year's Eve Party includes unlimited Monorail rides for 24 hours, allowing all guests hassle-free access to and from the Strip throughout the night. The Las Vegas Monorail is the only transportation available on the Strip during New Year's Eve road closures. Finally, every guest will receive a reusable travel cup and enjoy a specialty cocktail at each of the Monorail's "refill stations" located at select stops along its four-mile route. Tickets for the Monorail's New Year's Eve Soiree are just $175 per person or $300 per couple. To purchase tickets, go to lvmonorail.com/nye2017
South Point: Club members who play video poker machines will receive double the points on Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25. Club members will earn five times the points on slots and video reel machines on Christmas.
Cannery: Tempting Tuesdays in December. Earn 200 points on Tuesdays for one lunch or dinner buffet valid Tuesday or Wednesday. Table Games: 24 / 48 Table Points. Voucher is valid Tuesday or Wednesday of the week earned OR Tuesday or Wednesday of the week following. Max 2 per player per day. Must swipe at the kiosk to redeem
Orleans: Earn and Get Gifts 11 am – 7 pm. Earn 300 points, swipe your B-Connected card at any kiosk to receive voucher. Present your voucher at B Connected Club to receive your gift. Sunday, 12/18: Dark Horse Wine (Choice of Sauvignon Blanc OR Pinot Noir). Tuesday, 12/20: Anniversary Hat. Tuesday, 12/27: Barefoot Champagne (Choice of Pinot Grigio OR Pink Moscato).
Stratosphere: Play to Earn T-shirt Giveaway •December 28, 2016 – January 31, 2017 •Earn 500 base points to receive a souvenir t-shirt, and keep your points •Maximum 2 shirts per account.
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Football Promotions
Sunset Station: Every Sunday and Monday, Sunset Station invites guests 21 years or older to the property's free football viewing party, held inside Club Madrid. The parties are hosted by sports book experts Chuck Esposito, director of race and sports book operations for Sunset Station, and Brian Blessing, host of Sports Book radio, AM 1400 KSHP. During all games, there will be specials on food and drinks, including $1.50 Bud and Bud Light, $1.50 hot dogs, $5 bucket of beers, $5 packs of five hot dogs, and a $3 special on a beer, hot dog and chips combo. Other specials include a $4 24-ounce Bud Light draft, $2.50 shots of Jack and Jack Fire, $3 nachos, $2 pizza slices and $6 for 10 chicken wings. There will also be giveaways throughout the season.
Main Street Station: Happy Hour Extended for all Monday & Thursday night Football games until the final whistle: From The Kitchen. $3: Pretzel Bites, Garlic Fries, Loaded Cup of Chili. $5: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno's, Chicken Quesadilla, Black Angus Sliders. $7: 777 Wings, Pepperoni Pizza, Brew Pub Cheese Nachos. From The Bar: 777 Drafts – 16oz for $2 or 23oz for $3, Jagermeister Shots – $3, Cocktails or Shots – Stoli Vodka, Jameson, Crown Royal, Captain Morgan & Patron – $4; House Wine – $5
Ellis Island: FREE Passport Pick 'Em Football Contest. Make weekly football picks for a chance to win a share of $150,000 total cash and prizes. Monday Night Football Parties feature NFL merchandise giveaways, bottles and more. Earn drawing entries all week for a chance to compete on Monday nights for a chance to win $500 cash.
Longhorn Casino: Giving away official NFL gear during every Thursday, Sunday, and Monday night game plus a FREE Monday night Parlay card for a chance to win up to $1000.Thirty minutes following the Monday night game they also have two drawings—one for a logo jacket and one for $100. (Visit the casino for details on all promotions.)
Boyd Gaming: The $500,000 Pick the Pros Football Contest is back. B Connected members can register for the FREE weekly contest. Make your picks each week beginning Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and before Sunday at 10 a.m. Ruby card holders will receive three free entries; Sapphire will receive four free entries; and Emerald will receive five free entries. Each week, $30,000 will be awarded with a minimum of $10,000 guaranteed for each first-place winner. Learn more at: PickthePros.com
Wildfire Gaming: Wildfire Gaming is ready for the 2016 college football season with the College Football Clash. The FREE college football contest will offer $500 in weekly cash prizes, and the grand prize winner will receive a trip for two to the 2017 Rose Bowl Game. All contestants must have a Boarding Pass card to play. Registration is underway, and players may enter the contest at any time, there's no registration deadline. The weekly contest is based on selecting 10 selections weekly against the line. It will begin in the sports books Saturday, September 10 and conclude on Saturday, November 26. The weekly contest selection sheets will be available every Wednesday during the contest. One point will be awarded for each winning selection, and the weekly prize money will be awarded to the contestant who has the most points that week. If contestants are tied, the money will be split among them. Contestants are allowed one entry per person, and anyone with more than one entry will be eliminated. Weekly prizes are awarded as follows: •First place, $250 cash •Second place, $150 cash •Third place, $100 cash. The grand prize trip will be awarded to the contestant who earned the most contest points during the 2016 College Football Clash. The grand prize includes two tickets for the 2017 Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena, Calif., scheduled for Jan. 2, 2017; hotel accommodations and round trip airfare for two. The grand prize winner may choose a cash equivalent prize of $1,500 in lieu of the trip. College Football Clash is available for play at Wildfire Gaming properties Wild Wild West, Barley's, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Lake Mead, Wildfire Casino & Lanes and Wildfire Boulder.
Arizona Charlie's Boulder & Decatur: 2nd Chance Weekly Football Drawing. Get a drawing ticket for every $10 losing pro football bet. Drawings take place every Monday night, right after half-time, with four lucky winners each week. Prizes include $500 Cash, Pro Football memorabilia and $25 Arizona Charlie's Gift Card. Ongoing through Dec 26.
Rampart Casino: $25,000 Touchdown Frenzy Table Drawings – Every Friday at 9 pm in September. One hour with a $10 average bet on table games earns one entry in the drawings. 10 winners will have a chance to win up to $5,000 in cash and chips guaranteed to be given away every Friday.
Boulder Station: Sports Book Game Specials: Valid during all Thursday, Sunday & Monday Pro Games, and Saturday College Games at the Sports Book only. (Must be 21 and older). Specials include: $1.50 Bud Light/ Bud, $1.50 Hot Dogs, $5 Buckets (5 Beers), $5 Pack (5 Dogs) and $3 Special – (Beer + Dog and Chips.)
Treasure Island: Treasure Island drink specials this football season at Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que, Breeze Bar, The Buffet at TI and The Coffee Shop: —$7 – Cocktails with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Tennessee Fire or Tennessee Honey; Tito's Handmade Vodka, El Jimador Tequila or Bacardi Rum; —$8 – Loaded Cider with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire Whiskey and Angry Orchard Apple Cider; —$9 – Mules with Tito's Handmade Vodka or Woodford Reserve Personal Selection Bourbon; —$5 – 14 oz. draft beer – Bud Light, Four Peaks Kilt Lifter, Angry Orchard Apple Cider or Rebel IPA; —$25 – Bucket of five beers – Bud Light, Four Peaks Hop Knot IPA or Sam Adams Boston Lager.
Palace Station: Every Thursday, Palace Station invites guests 21 years or older to the property's FREE football viewing party, to be held inside Jack's Irish Pub. During Thursday night games, Jack's will offer a $10 all-you-can-eat buffet featuring menu items such as sliders, chicken wings and potato wedges. There will also be $2.50 shots of Crown, Jack Daniels, Jameson or Jim Beam, as well as $2.50 Ketel One Bloody Marys. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Guests of the Thursday night party will also be able to take advantage of Station Casinos' $1.50 Bud and Bud Light, $1.50 hot dogs, $5 bucket of beers, $5 packs of five hot dogs, and a $3 special on a beer, hot dog and chips combo available during all pro football games this season.
El Cortez: Race and Sports Book Specials. Guests can cheer on their teams with $2 Budweiser and $2 hot dogs every Monday from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the El Cortez race and sports book.
Ongoing December Promotions
Vegas Values Updates: The American Casino Guide web site has a Las Vegas discussion board where you can read about any updates to each week's Vegas Values report. You can also post any questions or comments you have about any casino promotions.
FREE Alamo Discount Coupons – The American Casino Guide has its own booking page with Alamo that can save you up to 20% on your next car rental. Plus, there is a FREE upgrade coupon that can save you some additional money on top of the discounted rate. Just click on the blue link for more details.
FREE National Car Rental Discount Coupons – The American Casino Guide has its own booking page with National that can save you up to 20% on your next car rental. Plus, there are two other coupons that can save you additional money on top of the discounted rate. Just click on the blue link for more details.
Sam's Town: 100% Point Match Sundays in December. Earned points Sundays in December will be 100% matched for shopping at B Connected, up to 50,000 points. Accumulate your points throughout the month for our wide selection of high end merchandise. Matched points valid for shopping only. Matched points may be accumulated to use any Sunday in December. See B Connected for complete details.
Silverton: Earn & Win Electronic Wine Opener, December 21 and 28. Silverton Rewards Club members who earn 1,500 points on each participating date may redeem those points for an electronic wine opener. Swipe card at kiosk to redeem voucher, maximum one per day.
Suncoast: December 22: Earn 25 points before 8:00pm on game days and play Pick a Snowman at any of our kiosks between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm. Prizes include: cash, up to 1,000,000 points, gift cards, slot dollars and more. Start earning points at 2:01am through 8:00pm on promotion days. See B Connected for details.
South Point: South Point poker players can use their poker comp dollars to purchase merchandise located in the South Point Poker Room from Sunday, Dec. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 24.
Santa Fe Station: Win up to $100,000 in the $1 Million Countdown to Cash. Earn entries for the drawing at 10:15 p.m. on Dec. 31. Must be present to win. Ten winners guaranteed, and earn five times entries from 6-10 p.m. on drawing day.
Texas Station: Hot Seat Bonus every Sunday, Monday & Thursday night during pro football games through December 29. 6 hot seat winners each night. Each hot seat winner will spin to win dining, match bets and other great prizes. Winners will be paid in promotional chips. See Table Games Pit for official rules.
Wildfire Gaming: December Gift Giveaway. Earn 100 points to receive first gift. Earn 250 additional points, receive a second, you keep the points. Available 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesdays in December. On Dec. 21 it's a Cinnabon cinnamon roll, and on Dec. 28 it's a bottle of Pacific Bay Cabernet Sauvignon. There's a maximum of two gifts per guest. Valid at Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Casino & Lanes, Wildfire Boulder and Barley's.
Hooters: Bucking recent trends in Las Vegas, Hooters Casino Hotel Las Vegas is proud to offer free self and valet parking to all hotel guests and Las Vegas residents alike. All guests and Las Vegas residents who present a receipt from another Las Vegas Strip-located parking garage or post a photo of their car, parked in the Hooters lot, on Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #IParkedForFree, will receive a FREE beer at the Hooters Lobby Bar. (Ongoing until further notice.)
Suncoast: $80,000 Cash for the Holidays drawings at Suncoast.* Drawings will take place every Friday and Saturday night at 8:15 p.m., where 10 winners will be selected during each drawing to win up to $1,000 in cash. Play your favorite slots and table games to earn entries. *Excludes Friday, Dec. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 31.
Orleans: 20th Anniversary Drawings held every Friday through Dec.23 at 7:15 p.m., where 10 lucky winners will be selected at each drawing for the chance to win up to $10,000 in cash. Plus, earn up to 50x bonus entries every Thursday from Dec. 1-22. Just earn 10 base points on slots or a $5-rated bet by playing your favorite table games every Thursday, and swipe your B Connected card at the kiosk from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. to earn your entries.
Rampart: Win cash on Saturday, December 24 at 6:15 pm and 8:15 pm drawings. 16 winners each night will spin the wheel and win up to $3,000. Earn entries playing in the casino with your Resort Rewards card, and earn 10x entries Mondays through Friday.
Downtown Grand: Holiday Cheer Giveaway, December 11 – 24. •Participants can redeem a pull tab for every 500 based points earned! •Win Cash, Free play and more! •Participants can redeem pull tab(s) at the Grand Rewards Players Club from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. each day during the promotional period •See the Grand Rewards Players club for details and official rules.
Silverton: Enjoy 50 percent off at Seasons Buffet, Sundance Grill, or Mi Casa Grill Cantina every Thursday in December. Offer is valid for gold, platinum, and diamond members only. Silver members may earn 50 points to participate. Print your coupon at kiosk. See Silverton Rewards Club for complete rules and details.
November Video Podcast #2 – Sharknado Slot Machine from Aristocrat Technologies – Slot Machine Sneak Peek Ep. 30 – American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, takes a look at the new "Sharknado" video slot machine from Aristocrat Technologies which was introduced at the 2016 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. The game is based on the hit series of made-for-TV movies shown on the Syfy channel and is expected to be available in casinos by early 2017. To watch this video, go to https://www.youtube.com/user/americancasinoguide On that page you can also access more than 90 other video podcasts with various gambling experts and personalities.
SLS Las Vegas: On Thursdays or Fridays in December, guests who earn 500 slot points or 1,000 video poker points can receive one piece of the Parini Pizza and Pasta set. Items must be picked up between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Promotional Area inside The Box Office. Exclusive Legend player early pick up is at 10 a.m.
Sam's Town: All race players earn double points on Mondays & Tuesdays. Make sure to use your B Connected Turf card when placing bets to take advantage of this offer. (Ongoing until further notice.)
South Point: "PAYLE$$ With Your Points" promotion, offering Club Card holders a 50 percent discount on all purchases made when paying with club points from Sunday, Dec. 11 through Thursday, Dec. 24. "PAYLE$$ With Your Points" is valid in all hotel and casino bars, restaurants, gift shops, liquor stores, bingo games, Costa del Sur Spa and Salon, South Point Showroom, movie theatre, bowling arena and while purchasing tickets to all New Year's Eve events.
Red Rock Resort and Green Valley Ranch Resort: Rock Shot Bingo takes over the bingo halls at each property for a fun-filled night of bingo mayhem. Guests are encouraged to cheer each other on, and when someone at your table wins, everybody gets a free shot. Cost is $25 per guest and includes 10 electronic bingo games, shots and prizes for winners. Doors open at 8 p.m. and each session begins at 9 p.m. When the DJ starts spinning, guests will know they've come to a Rock Shot Bingo session. At Green Valley Ranch Resort, Rock Shot Bingo continues in December with a special session celebrating the property's 15th birthday on Dec. 8. The game will feature glow necklaces, party hats, shots and prizes for winners. On Dec. 25, the session will be catered by Pizza Rock. At Red Rock Resort, Rock Shot Bingo will be held on Dec. 22. At each property, the first nine games pay $100 each, and the final game pays $1,000. Each winner also receives an additional prize. The Red Rock Resort sessions are hosted by Bryan Chan and feature DJ Shai Peri. Night owls can get their late night bingo on at Red Rock Resort each Friday and Saturday at 11 p.m. with Daubing After Dark. For $25 guests receive 30 electronic cards and a free glow necklace while listening to party music and playing for a chance to win cash.
Jerry's Nugget: Hot Seats Free Play Giveaway. On Sundays and Thursdays (December 18, 22, and 29), guests playing with a MoreClub card on any slots, video poker, or video keno device can qualify for a Hot Seat $10 free slot play reward. 40 winners will be randomly selected each day from 12 midnight to 11:59 p.m. Then on Christmas Day, December 25, the free play prize reward upgrades to $20 and 50 winners will be chosen. There is no limit to the amount of times a player may win during the Hot Seat Free Play Giveaway.
Sam's Town: All-new laser light show at Mystic Falls Park. The Mystic Falls Park's laser light show equipment was upgraded throughout 2016, and offers several new shows, with the premiere of the new holiday-inspired show being the first to debut. Comprehensive upgrades include updates to the show's control equipment, sound system, lighting effects and fountain effects. The multi-colored lasers, imagery, new water features and a new soundtrack enhance the show for a mesmerizing experience. The nine-minute holiday show features a variety of classic holiday songs, including "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Let It Snow," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Frosty the Snowman," and many more. The musical selections as well as the coordinated effects have been completely re-choreographed for a brand-new show experience. Performances run daily and occur every hour, beginning at 5 p.m. In addition to the new laser light show, Sam's Town is also debuting a new look for its holiday decorations. The theme to the décor gives guests a glimpse inside Santa's workshop, from elves making toys to loading up Santa's sleigh with goodies for children. Guests can even see the man himself when Cowboy Santa visits the park. Cowboy Santa is in the Mystic Falls Park gazebo beginning Thursdays and Fridays from 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 8:30 p.m. Cowboy Santa will visit Sam's Town through Friday, Dec. 23.
Fremont Street Experience: On Saturday, Dec. 31, partygoers can rock in the New Year during the ultimate New Year's Eve street party at Fremont Street Experience – downtown Las Vegas' official New Year's Eve party presented as America's Party – Downtown, taking place Saturday, Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Admission to America's Party Downtown on New Year's Eve is $35 plus LET ($3.15) per person when purchased online at vegasexperience.com by Dec. 25. Beginning Dec. 26, tickets will be $40 per person plus LET ($3.60) and can be purchased online, in-person at any of the Fremont Street Experience member hotel-casinos, or at the event gates and SlotZilla box office on Dec. 31. New Year's Eve is the only night of the year when Fremont Street Experience has paid, ticketed admission. New Year's Eve admission is restricted to persons 21 and older, and IDs will be checked at all entrances. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.VegasExperience.com/NYE
Arizona Charlie's Boulder & Decatur: Every Tuesday through December 27, all ace | PLAY members can get two buffets for the price of one at Charlie's Market Buffet.
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Jerry's Nugget: Hot Seats Free Play Giveaway. On Sundays and Thursdays, guests playing with a MoreClub card on any slots, video poker or video keno device can qualify for a Hot Seat $10 free slot play reward. 40 winners will be randomly selected each day from 12 midnight to 11:59 p.m. There is no limit to the amount of times a player may win.
Klondike Sunset: Friday and Saturday "Hot Seats." Gamblers who are actively playing are randomly computer selected once every 30 minutes between 5 and 10 p.m. to win cash up to $500. The official rules vary slightly for both nights but rules are posted in the casino. Mondays are Mystery Multiplier Days when players can earn from 2-15x points between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Sam's Town: $1,000 Blackjack Tournament Every Wednesday. $25 entry fee. Sessions played at 10:00 am and 11:00 am. Each participant will play in two (2) twenty-hand sessions with $1,000 in non-negotiable, non-redeemable tournament chips. Chips will be counted at the end of each session and winners will be determined by a combined total from two sessions of play.
Texas Station: Table Games Hot Seat Bonus. Every Thursday – Saturday 6 pm – 9 pm, 1 random winner selected every 30 minutes. Each hot seat winner wins $50 in promotional chips.
Hard Rock: Age 45+ Classic Rocker's & Bonus Points: available every Wednesday through Dec. 28, 2016. —15x reels and video reels/5x video poker. —5,000 bonus slot points. (Earn 100 base slot points to win 5,000 points, up to 4x per day.)
Rio: The Village Seafood Buffet has closed in its former location and merged with the Carnival World Buffet, now called the Carnival World & Seafood Buffet. Guests who want to go for the seafood need to pay an additional $15. Lunch Mondays through Fridays is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $24.99. Dinner Mondays through Fridays from 3 to 10 p.m. is $32.99 or $46.99 with seafood. Saturday and Sunday brunch runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $31.99. Dinner on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 10 p.m. goes for $34.99 or $49.99 with seafood. The 2016 American Casino Guide coupon for $10 off at the Village Seafood buffet, for up to four buffets, is now being accepted at the new location.
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Many family physicians and internists are comfortable managing dementia. However, if you feel your particular doctor needs some help, you have several options. Most board-certified geriatricians should be helpful and be able to provide at least a consult visit. You can find a geriatrician in your area by contacting the American Geriatrics Society's Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA), which provides a physician referral service at no charge to the public. All physicians participating in the referral service are members of the American Geriatrics Society. You may call the FHA at 1-800-563-4916.
Geriatric psychiatrists also have training in dementia evaluation and care but can be harder to find. In addition, many neurologists also provide diagnosis and care for patients with dementia. To find one who does, you might try contacting your local Alzheimer's Association chapter as they might have a list of local doctors that evaluate and treat patients with dementia.
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for Country / Carrier Italy ITV And More other regions The update bumps the build number to A750FNXXU1ASB2 which brings the fixes seven critical vulnerabilities that were found in the Android OS and also fixes a couple of other high and moderate-risk vulnerabilities. Yes, this update is still based on Android Oreo 8.0.0. Now download and install A750FNXXU1ASB2 April 2018 Security Patch on Samsung SM-A750FN.
The update is rolling via OTA (Over the air) for few users in a phase-wise manner. It may take a while to reach every user around the globe. If you have not received the update, then kindly wait for the OTA notification to hit your phone or you can manually check the latest software update which upgrades the build number A750FNXXU1ASB2 on SM-A750FN.
As we remember Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A750FN specifications and features: this is a 6.0" (152.4mm) device comes with a FHD + 1080 x 2220 screen resolution. The phone is powered by the Exynos 7885 soc with a 2.2 GHz configuration. Memory is 4GB, 6GB, with the device offering 64GB, 128GB internal storage and up to Up to 512GB of external memory. The Galaxy A7 features Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor. Notable features include Bixby, Samsung Pay (NFC). The device measures 159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5 mm, and weighs 168g.
You can get more details about Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A750FN From the following page :
Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A750FN specifications
How to Check Software Update on SM-A750FN?
- In your SM-A750FN, Go to App Drawer > Open Settings > Tap on About phone > Software updates > Check for Updates.
- If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. Once the download complete, your device will be ready to upgrade. Tap on Install update.
- Your device will reboot and wait for the installation process to complete. Tap OK. That's it! You've successfully updated your softwar.
A750FNXXU1ASB2 February, 2019 Security Update For ITV Overview
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Take a look What's new in update A750FNXXU1ASB2 March, 2019 security update
In case if still not received the A750FNXXU1ASB2 build, then you can manually install the update on your SM-A750FN SM-A750FN by using ODIN Downloader. Now there is the OTA firmware that you can manually install on your phone. We have put up the entire process to flash the A750FNXXU1ASB2 update that brings the February, 2019 security patch.
- This firmware is exclusively for SM-A750FN, model number SM-A750FN. Do not use it on other devices.
- Charge your device's battery up to 50% or more.
- A PC or Laptop
- Take a Full Backup on your phone before installing any new firmware.
- You must install Samsung USB Drivers on your PC.
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- You need to Enter Samsung Download Mode.
Load full Guide to Install firmware on any Samsung Device And Firmware Download Link For Italy ITV
How get last security patch for SM-A750FN through ota Phone settings.
- Click on "About" bottom of the settings menu.
- Press (SOFTWARE UPDATE) or (UPDATE) .
- If the (OTA) update is available In your area phone SM-A750FN you'll find it easily.
If you have not received the OTA update, rooted or installed any custom ROM, then you can simply follow this guide to the update manually by using ODIN Software. Follow the complete instruction to install new update on Samsung SM-A750FN.
A quick way to install the latest security update for SM-A750FN.
- Download update file A750FNXXU1ASB2-xxxxxxxxxxx.zip.
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Friday Veepstakes Line: Stark Choices
As Barack Obama and John McCain enter the final stretch in selecting their respective running mates, each man is faced with a stark choice.
For Obama, that choice is between change and experience. Does Obama opt for a vice president who reinforces his fresh-faced appeal (Govs. Tim Kaine of Virginia or Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas) or does he go for a more known commodity within the party who has the experience he lacks (Sens. Evan Bayh of Indiana and Jack Reed of Rhode Island)? (Make sure to check out the Post story by Shailagh Murray and The Fix in which we delve into Obama's decision-making process.)
McCain's choice is whether to throw a "short pass" or a "Hail Mary."
The short pass candidates are people that McCain is personally close to or would fit an obvious need for him. Choosing a "short pass" candidate would be a signal that McCain believes he can win this race without fundamentally altering its current dynamic. Among the "short pass" names are: Govs. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota and Charlie Crist of Florida, former governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts, former Rep. Rob Portman of Ohio and South Dakota Sen. John Thune.
The "Hail Mary" option would suggest that McCain believes that he has to shake up the race with an entirely unexpected and unorthodox choice that would carry great reward and great risk. It's the opposite of a safe pick. Among that group: Govs. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana and Sarah Palin of Alaska.
As always, the number one ranked candidate is the most likely -- as of today -- to be the pick. Kudos or critiques are welcome in the comments section below.
To the Line (part deux)!
5. Hillary Rodham Clinton: As we reported earlier this week, the New York Senator has not yet received a request from the Obama vetters for information. But, it's impossible to do a veepstakes Line without including Clinton. She could help Obama in a number of ways -- on the experience question, with Hispanics, with rural voters in the Rust Belt -- and yet there seems little momentum in Obama world to pick her. (Previous ranking: 5)
4. Joe Biden: Biden is the veritable definition of "Democratic Party Elder Statesman." And, Biden seems to be the choice of a number of relatively conservative figures in the party who believe he would broaden Obama's appeal in red states. Why isn't Biden higher on the Line? His penchant for shooting from the hip is the antithesis of what you want in a vice president. (Previous ranking: 4)
3. Jack Reed: The Rhode Island Senator is the hottest veep name in Democratic circles these days. In The Fix's informal poll of party strategists, Reed's name cropped up on nearly every list. And, for good reason: Reed spent more than two decades in the Army and Army Reserves, and is widely seen a one of Democrats' strongest voices on military matters. But, does Reed want it? (Previous ranking: N/A)
2. Tim Kaine: The governor of Virginia drops from the pole position he held last week simply because our sense of the Obama team's mindset is that they are leaning toward experience over change in their veep calculus. That could, of course, change. And, if it does, Kaine is in the strongest position to be the pick -- from his deep roots in the faith community to his popularity in an emerging battleground state to his close personal relationship with Obama. (Previous ranking: 1)
1. Evan Bayh: The Indiana Senator sits atop of the Line this week because he represents the best combination of traits that Obama is looking for in a vice president. Bayh has rich experience both domestically and internationally, having served as two term governor in Indiana and now as a senator from the Hoosier State. But, picking Bayh also allows Obama to re-affirm the generational change argument; Bayh, at 52, would make the ticket look a lot like Clinton-Gore back in 1992. (Previous ranking: 2)
5. Sarah Palin: Palin's name doesn't appear on many vice presidential lists but if you believe that McCain needs to make a totally out of the box choice, she fits the bill. Palin, elected in 2006 on a reform platform, may well be the most popular politician in the country, and her story -- former high school basketball star and beauty queen, mother of five including a newborn with Down's Syndrome -- is the sort of narrative American voters could fall in love with. Plus, picking Palin would send a message to disaffected Democratic-leaning women that McCain is paying more than lip service to the notion of changing the face of the Republican party. (Previous ranking: N/A)
4. John Thune: Not only does Thune have an electoral appeal similar to Romney (telegenic fiscal conservative) but he also has a personal relationship with McCain that Romney does not enjoy. Thune, at 47, would allow McCain to counter -- somewhat -- the generational change argument that Obama is almost certain to make in the fall and would also please the conservative wing of the party who regard the South Dakota Senator as one of their own. Thune's problem? His work as a lobbyist earlier this decade. (Previous ranking: 5)
3. Rob Portman: The Fix has been slow to acknowledge Portman's chances in the veepstakes but conversations with well-informed Republican operatives suggest the former Ohio congressman is definitely in the mix. In addition to helping McCain in Ohio -- he represented the Cincinnati area from 1993 until 2005 -- Portman is also VERY highly regarded within the Republican establishment and is seen as someone who is eminently capable and qualified to be president. A former White House budget director who served on the House Ways and Means Committee, Portman has the economic bona fides that would help McCain shore up what is seen by some as a significant policy weakness. Picking a former House member in a year where the American public's distaste for the nation's capital is at record levels is a risk for McCain, however. (Previous ranking: N/A)
2. Tim Pawlenty: Ranking the final two Republicans on the Line is something of a guessing game. If you believe McCain's most important priority in making the pick is selecting someone he likes and enjoys a close relationship with, then Pawlenty is your guy. But, as Pawlenty has spent more and more time in the public eye -- as a result of the vice presidential rumor mill -- some Republicans have soured on him a bit, wondering if he has the fundraising reach to really help McCain and whether he is ready for primetime. (Previous ranking: 2)
1. Mitt Romney: A slew of national polls released in the last week all show Americans are deeply worried about the economy and that it will be their number one priority when they step into the ballot box in the fall. With the economy ascendant as an issue, Romney, a successful businessman who not only talks the talk but can walk the walk, just makes sense as the pick. Add to that his appeal in the swing states of Michigan and New Hampshire and his demonstrated fundraising ability and it seems like a no-brainer. Except that McCain -- more so than almost any other politician at this level -- prizes personal relationships. And, although the two men are not at daggers-drawn anymore, they will never be close friends. (Previous ranking: 1)
Chris Cillizza
July 18, 2008; 2:15 PM ET
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3. Scrutinize fees: Consider the upfront fees of a mortgage as well as the interest rate when calculating costs. If upfront fees are too high, mortgagors can pay more in the life of the loan than a mortgage with a higher interest rate but lower fees. Better rates are likely available for borrowers with a larger deposit (and lower loan-to-value ratio).
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5. How many years?: Should a mortgage be 10 years? Or 20 years or more? The ideal length of a mortgage will vary – with factors including the size of the debt, the borrower's income and their lifestyle. Those approaching retirement, for example, may want to repay their mortgage before they stop working. There is an argument that shorter terms better suit the more frequent house moves in modern lifestyles.
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December 4, 2012
Will we see Africa's rhinos become extinct in our lifetime? The continent's rhinos are already endangered and now they are being killed at a rapidly increasing rate. The rhinos are not safe in South Africa's parks despite drastic measures including deadly gun battles with poachers. Source
November 5, 2012
Mega Shark couldn't really eat a plane, right? Wrong! Science can demonstrate how this aquatic death merchant isn't limited to the seas. There's almost no where that you're safe from this titan's wrath – check out this infograph so that you'll know to be wary even in the skies. Source
October 27, 2012
Do you know if chipmunks don't really exist Do you know what happens to a finch when it's been left alone for several hours? What do certain chicken eggs contain? Learn the answers to these questions that have plagued zoologists, biologists, and various other ologists for years. Source
October 10, 2012
Funding for your extreme expedition to Antarctica fell through? Bummer. At least you can take a trip to the Wild Arctic area at Sea World in San Diego. At least at Sea World you won't have to worry about battling your primal urge to lick frost. Source
September 14, 2012
When you think of the fiercest killers of the wild, you may think of snakes, lions and tigers. But do mosquitos ever pop up on your list? The truth is, there are many creatures in the world that take thousands of lives every year, and some of them you may not have though of. Check […]
September 10, 2012
If the UK were 100 people how many children, houses, cars and pets would there be? Find out! Source
September 6, 2012
Love, companionship and sloppy wet kisses are just a few of the reasons people own pets. Source
September 3, 2012
Cat Anatomy is a fascinating subject, and something that cat lovers feel very passionate about. Find out the 'ins' and 'outs' in this cute and cuddly infographic! Source
September 2, 2012
Once a species becomes extinct, it is gone forever. When it becomes endangered, we as human beings have the choice to save these precious animals and plants before we lose them for good. We have already lost approximately 900 plant and animal species in the past 500 years. Here is a look at the number […]
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Compare how the popularity of dog breeds has changed over the past 10 years. Source
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'American Idol' Alum Jason Castro Is A Dad! Congrats!
The singer's wife gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday, August 28!
Jason Castro and his wife Mandy are celebrating the birth of baby daughter Madeline Emilia Castro. Don't you just love the name?!Season seven finalist Jason, 24 made sure fans and Twitter followers were kept up to date throughout the labor on Sunday (Aug. 28), by live tweeting from the delivery room!
And he revealed little Madeline arrived after an early morning false alarm! He tweeted, "My wife woke up at 5:30 this morning with contractions… came to the birth center and they sent us home! we werent quite ready.. until now!"
When Madeline finally decided she was ready to pop out, Jason rewarded fans with an adorable Twitpic, showing him cradling his newborn daughter, just hours old!
Madelina is the cutest — we can't wait to see more photos!
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Rail Engineering Apprentice of the Year Awards 2007 - 1 November 2007Two of our Translink apprentices had success at these prestigious awards in London:
Clare Jameson was awarded "First Place".Neil McCluskey was awarded the "Runner Up" prize.
International Station Awards 2007 - 31 October 2007
At the International Rail Station Awards hosted by Northern Rail in York, Central Station picked up the award for best large station. On top of that it won the award for best station overall from all the categories.
These awards are judged by people who work in stations for each of the operators. They look at every aspect of customer service as well as cleanliness, facilities, signage, etc. – everything that passengers experience as they pass through the station.
Customer Services Awards Ireland 2007 - 14 June 2007
This award was presented to Cinty Stubberfield and Peter Gulifoyle from the Translink Contact Centre by Claire Byrne from TV3 at a gala presentation dinner.
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Awards - 30 May 2007
Translink has been recognised as an accredited centre to deliver Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) First Line Management awards.
Translink has invested considerable time and effort in training staff across the company and this recognition highlights the dedication to further improving public transport through investment in people.
ILM is the largest qualification awarding and professional membership body in Europe for management and leadership vocational qualifications, in 2006 80,000 managers registered for ILM qualifications and awards.
The content of ILM programmes is linked to the latest management and leadership standards, ensuring relevant, current content and thinking. All qualifications feature work-based assessments designed to bring tangible business benefits to the learner and the organisation.
HSBC Rail Business Awards 2006 - 28 February 2007
Lynda Shannon Communications Manager said: "It is very fitting that our 'Dead Cert' campaign won the PR Campaign of the Year. The health and safety of our passengers and staff is of paramount importance at all times and to this end we are delighted to receive national recognition for our efforts to generate awareness of the key safety issues.
We are also pleased that the customer service aspects of the new rail service and overall marketing campaign have been recognized, as delivery of this project has been a real team effort. "
2006 CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) Awards 2006
Export & Freight Awards 2006
'Overall Winner' of 'Bus & Coach Operator of the Year', Translink won this new category for service excellence.
NISO (National Irish Safety Organisation) Annual Safety Awards 2006
The Infrastructure Division received a 'Highly Recommended' award for Occupational Safety. The overall aim of the Awards Scheme is to improve safety standards and recognise superior performance in an organisation.
Route One Operator Excellence Awards 2006
Ulsterbus Tours was winner of 'Coach Operator of the Year' in the 31-plus vehicles category. This award follows a remarkable turn around in the business fortunes, moving from a loss-making operation in 2000 to a profitable and sustainable business in 2006.David Leatham, Ulsterbus Tours Centre Manager was awarded 'Coach Manager of the Year'. David received his award for his excellent work restructuring the coaching activities of Ulsterbus, and turning it around to become a well established coach operation.
UK Bus Awards 2006
'Runner Up' in the category 'Viacom Outdoor Bus Marketing Campaign of the Year'. Translink received this award for Metro's marketing campaign. This campaign launched Metro as the new brand for Belfast bus services.
Young Customer Services Professional of the Year 2006
Translink's Contact Centre Supervisor, Gareth Evans, was awarded 'Young Customer Care Services Professional of the Year' at the Customer Services Awards Ireland. This prestigious award is further recognition of Translink's commitment to high standards of customer service.


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--June 14, 2012.
CBC Quebec and the Quebec Community Groups Network are pleased to announce the winners of the My Quebec Roots video contest for high school students. Co-sponsored by the English-Language Arts Network (ELAN), the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN), and the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA), the video contest encouraged young Quebecers to get in touch with their roots and share the unique stories of their families and communities.
"This year's submission present some fascinating stories that are never heard," commented Guy Rodgers, the Executive Director of ELAN. "QCGN, CBC and the school boards should seize this opportunity to develop 'My Quebec Roots' so an entire generation can share their stories about growing up in this colourful and complex place we call home."
High school students between 13-18 years of age were invited to create and upload 2-3 minute videos to the CBC website that relates their Quebec identity. Entries were judged on overall impact, creativity and originality, content, as well as technical skills. On the whole, the contest judges were impressed with the quality of the entries.
And the winners are:
· First Place: My English Quebec Roots: St. Lambert, by Cohen Aitchison-Dugas, who recounts the history of his South Shore community of St-Lambert and his family's multicultural roots which are a blend of Native Indian, French, German, Scottish and English.
· Second Place: "Life in La Tabatière, by Amanda Gallibois-Robertson, describes her life in the fishing village on the Lower North Shore where several generations of her family have lived since her ancestor Samuel Robertson purchased the bankrupt seal fishery in 1820.
· Third Place: Where It All Began, by Victoria Marsh, which recounts her family's passage from Wales in the 1600s to Massachusetts and Vermont before crossing north to Quebec in the early 1800s to establish themselves in the Eastern Townships of Quebec.
For his first place showing, Cohen Aitchison-Dugas wins an IPAD 2 16 GB. Amanda Gallibois-Robertson wins and an IPOD 8GB. Third place winner Victoria Marsh wins a $50 gift certificate to the CBC Shop. Cohen Aitchison-Dugas will be presented her prize during the Annual Meeting of the QCGN on Friday, June 15 where the three winning videos will be premiered. The winning can be viewed on the websites of CBC Montreal at Montreal www.cbc.ca/montreal/community and the QCGN's at http://www.qcgn.ca/myquebecroots/.
The videos were judged by a panel of art and history afficianados that included Anna Asimakopulos, arts reporter for CBC Montreal; Matthew Farfan, an historian and the Executive Director of the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN); Guy Rodgers, the Executive Director of the English Language Arts Network (ELAN); as well as Nicola Johnston, the youth representative on the board of the QCGN.
"We are delighted to offer these awards to three deserving, young individuals in our communities who demonstrated considerable thought as well as passion for their families and community in the creation of these videos," said QCGN Board member Nicola Johnston. "These stories are a testament to the bright and dynamic young talent that make up our communities today. In the years to come, we look forward to hearing more stories that speak to the vitality and vibrancy of the Quebec English-speaking community."
The Quebec Community Groups Network is a not-for-profit organization bringing together 38 English-language community organizations across Quebec. Its mission is to identify, explore and address strategic issues affecting the development and vitality of English-speaking Quebec and to encourage dialogue and collaboration among its member organizations, individuals, community groups, institutions and leaders.
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Hi Steve, thans for responding. The gig is no longer available. Sorry.
Beware Folks!!! behind this add are two companies, which have logistical problems and also do not like to pay money as per signed contract. If you would like more information go to my private.
Ok let's see: I hired a drummer for one show. We paid flights (for the wife too) , Train (for the wife too), 4 star hotel (for the wife too, 3 days), paid a decent fee, Kris had a pickup from the train and a return to the airport about 2 hours away, wellness spring was included for the wife , catering for the duration of the stay. We got surprised with extra costs for the hotel, so we deducted that. While the promoter was in vacation and meanwhile also doing regular work, his payment arrived later than was foreseen, this was all discussed and I quote "no problem" unquote. Travel expenses: around €560 , Hotel stay around €800 , catering around €100 , fee €200. He needed no backline, the only logistical problem was we only had a SUV available for transport. Which was no inconvenience for the musicians, everyone got -well in time- where they needed to be. even if that would be a 700 meter walk to a restaurant. Then Tuesday I receive an email his expenses weren't in his account yet, well , it was discussed and agreed on to have it wired the first possibility promoter was near his computer , which was Wednesday. then this morning Kris decides to write a warning here. On total where we paid around €1700 (not just for the drummer) but also to give something extra as it was all in a few weeks time. I hardly think Kris was treated unfairly or paid less than he was contracted. And no invoice needed from him. (all email can be posted here, contract as well, all detailed invoices , we have no secrets) Meanwhile it created an option for Kris to join a quite bigger project , but apparently complaining here like a moron, is more important than playing your cards right. No need to say this project will pass definitely on Kris. At least when you hire him for the job , his playing may be okay, but anyone here in for a backstabbing drummer? if so please respond to his add here. If you are interested I can pass you his details. On a personal note: Kris, you did fine on the gig but man….if you agree to the one who's is paying you and you start complaining to the one who hired you , for no reason, you can expect to be stung. You might consider sending Fred an apology, I do not know if he will accept, as things could get you in a weird legal thing for stating the above. I am the only one standing between that because I still feel you deserve credit for the gig. But with last weeks emails and now this , if you were a cat , you just used up all your 9 lives. I could also take this much further , but I'm not that kind of person, only then when a person pushes me to be. It's your call how you want to end this. we've dealt with this type of musician many times in the past 25 years . Shit like this always comes back to haunt you. Music never forgets. Your call….
The gig in no longer available.
Kris, Check your email.
You say, "We paid flights (for the wife too) , Train (for the wife too)" but the truth is that I paid for tickets and have not received money yet as of today 20 days after the show. That is all it is. Contract is contract.
Payment was made wednesday, as discussed and agreed.
Fred and Win,
Yesterday, 30th of August I have received refund of my travel expenses.
Thank you and best of luck,
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By James on December 17, 2013 at 7:24 am
Hi Robert,
Thanks for this excellent series of articles on the oil sands. I definitely learned a lot by reading them. I agree that there is probably nothing we can do to stop the bitumen/oil from the tar sands from getting to market, but if there is one good thing about the whole Keystone XL debate, it is that it has raised awareness of energy issues to a level that likely was not there before.
I was wondering if you have plans to do a similar trip to perhaps a large-scale wind farm or solar project. (Good luck in getting any government, specifically the Canadian government, to cover your costs for that!) I think it would be very interesting to juxtapose what you have here with a look at some major renewable energy projects. I'm sure you can get a renewable project developer to cover costs.
Thanks again and I enjoy reading your work.
By Robert Rapier on December 17, 2013 at 8:53 am
"I was wondering if you have plans to do a similar trip to perhaps a large-scale wind farm or solar project."
I have been invited twice to tour a geothermal project, but both times I was in Hawaii and it wasn't really feasible. This wasn't too bad because the connections from Phoenix were easy. There was actually a direct flight from here to Edmonton. If I get a similar chance with a renewable project I will take it.
By James on December 17, 2013 at 9:50 am
Some potential options in Arizona (no idea if they would offer such a tour or not, though):
PV – Mesquite Solar owned by Sempra 66 MW
CSP – Solana owned by Abengoa 280 MW (with molten salt storage)
Keep up the good work.
By Tom G. on December 17, 2013 at 4:29 pm
A trip to an enhanced geothermal facility with CO2 secondary would be really interesting to me. Of course a sponsor is needed, LOL.
Living in Arizona, we are surrounded by solar and they aren't very interesting. You sit some solar panels in the sun, they start automatically in the morning and shut themselves down automatically at night. They are noiseless, don't emit anything and don't need anyone to run or monitor them. There MIGHT be one operator at the facility but most likely it will be controlled off site by the utility or grid operator.
By David Sands on December 19, 2013 at 2:39 pm
I am certain that we would accommodate you – in the same terms we do for journos investigating the oil sands – if you want to come at look at the renewable energy investments we've made from the Alberta Government's charge on carbon emissions. Biofuels, wind, solar, storage, and energy efficiency projects. There's a lot to see. Hundreds of millions of dollars worth. Check the website of the Climate Change Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC), and let me know if you'd like to come and see it, I'll help as I can.
- David Sands, a PR guy with Government of Alberta
By Robert Rapier on December 20, 2013 at 7:53 pm
Hi David,
I may be interested in this. Let's discuss after the holidays. Cheers, Robert
We're both increasing supply and reducing demand. Our transportation fleet hit a new mpg average. Auto technology advancing quickly beyond CAFE requirements. Ethanol continues importance upon boosting octane for high efficiency engines as well as cost advantage. Around here the fuel sells $1 less than unleaded. In Grand Rapids a station selling E85 for $1.79/gallon and because the low cost of corn, profits are up. Natural gas is projected to power our truck fleet. Mexico has announced ending It's state run petrol business, opening up for exploration of western hemisphere largest oil reserves. This could up the oil output to the equivalent of one Nigeria to world supply. Within two years Exxon maintains North America will be vaulted ahead of every OPEC member output except for Saudi Arabia. I read a report that these factors will diminish ethanol growth and would appear the growth of oil sand projects.
My disagreement over Keystone was the manner it was handled. It was an overly obvious case of corporations and governments making back-room deals and running roughshod over the common man. No consideration over family farms, public parks, and the general environment. It was just, "Build, build, build!"
And, of course, the consistant total lieing about everything involved with the project, from jobs created (remember "manhours of labor"?) to lower gas prices (yeah, right, sure), has opened the general public's eyes to how much bullshit gets fed to them by the greedheads in charge.
I'm glad a lot of people finally woke up.
By Mr. Crenshaw on December 24, 2013 at 12:57 pm
Where are you getting your information from? I find it hard to believe that you have had access to these so called "back-room deals", yet you proclaim to know exactly what went on there. This has been a very high-profile project for TCPL; hardly something to be considered secretive or back-room.
"As long as the supply is there, the oil will find a way to market". Doesn't it still depend on economics? This is why grand standing upon Keystone XL..just to slow down and expense more cost to petrol. This is why Gulf spill and Kalamazoo pipeline spill magnified beyond reasonable. Just politics to damage image and cost petrol. We had a cooperative just dump plans for coal fluidized bed electric generation plant. They had cheap source of fuel "coke" leftovers from petrol. Sierra Club basically just savaged the project per their Lawyer army of concerns. The utility solved problem by investing in a neighboring utility coal plant built in 70′s scheduled to be shut down. So, keep the old nuclear and coal plants running instead of investing in modern efficient, lower polluting and safer plants the cure for U.S. electric? Unfortunately, modern politics and others in hunt for popularity, fame, and fortune exploit their constituency. They cater to the nonsense for personal benefit. Instead of hard issues with much conflicting compromises we get simple solutions. Goldy Locks notions i.e. wind energy is free.
By Robert Rapier on December 19, 2013 at 9:55 am
"As long as the supply is there, the oil will find a way to market". Doesn't it still depend on economics?
Yeah, that should have read "demand." Proof something 10 times and things like that still get through. Making that correction.
RR: I echo others who have commented their thanks for investigating and writing up this series of first-person reports on the Tar Sands. You've accomplished a lot of research here which I hope gets bound up in a single, illustrated pdf document for others outside of this blog to learn from. Kudos. Good job!
The joint review panel for the Northern Gateway pipeline has just recommended government approval subject to 209 conditions that cover everything from caribou to researching the fate of a potential spill. However, approval from the federal, BC and Alberta governments is still required. The pipeline would be consistent with Canadian energy policy, which endorses diversification of the customer base among other things, so federal approval is better than an even bet. BC's response could come down on either side, with perceived political fallout from approval likely to be a significant factor in the decision.
Thanks for this excellent review, which is both thorough and accurate.
I do think you present a caricature of the reasons for not approving the northern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline. There may be environmentalists who believe that shutting this pipeline down is the key to stopping all tar sands development, but more sophisticated observers have a more subtle argument: We need to slow and ultimately stop all fossil fuel development and start phasing out these fuels, and anything that slows down that development, even for a few months, is worth doing. Not approving the pipeline will also be a healthy shock to the system of investors in fossil fuels, making them realize that they are probably going to lose their investments in high carbon resources in the medium term, so they should be more cautious (and require a higher rate of return, thus making tar sands exploitation more expensive). Finally, there are differences of opinion among informed observers about whether rail is truly a substitute for pipelines. The risk characteristics are certainly different, and the probability of accidents (as well as the costs) are probably higher with rail. You do make a persuasive case that rail ultimately can substitute for the pipeline in terms of quantities, but cancellation of the XL pipeline would certainly delay things by at least a few months or a year while rail capacity is built to fill the gap, and that's a salutary result.
So while I don't agree that this one pipeline is "game over for the climate" I do think that we've got to stop building such infrastructure sometime (soon), so it might as well be with this pipeline.
Keep up the good work. You are one of the most careful researchers on these topics, and I always read your posts with interest.
By Clee on December 23, 2013 at 3:40 am
Robert, I have been wondering if transportation of tar sands oil by pipeline really is safer than by rail. Is it true that if they ship the bitumen by rail, and if it spills, it's so solid they can just shovel it up with little effect on the environment? For pipelines, I understand that they must dilute the bitumen before it can flow in a pipeline. How much diluent do they need? Do they need as much diluent as there is bitumen? Where do they get diluent? Is it from the Bakken oil fields of North Dakota? How do they get the diluent, by pipeline, rail or truck? Is it really worth the cost, the transportation fuels and the possible spills to transport the diluent back and forth? I probably should have asked this before you went on the tour. Thank you for the excellent series on Athabasca oil sands.
By Robert Rapier on December 23, 2013 at 12:07 pm
They don't ship it solid (though I have heard that proposed). They dilute it or keep the rail cars warm to ship it. The diluent for both rail and pipeline is usually piped in, although the companies with upgraders make fractions that could (and might be) used as diluent.
Having to deal with diluent absolutely increases their costs. They have to pay for it, and then it takes up space in the pipeline or rail car.
By Robert Rapier on December 23, 2013 at 12:10 pm
"We need to slow and ultimately stop all fossil fuel development and start phasing out these fuels, and anything that slows down that development, even for a few months, is worth doing."
Of course that exact statement is where we differ. It's back to my analogy of the guy with the hangnail and the brain tumor. We might say "anything that eases his discomfort is worth doing." I would say that if you have limited resources, you better spend the effort where it has the most impact. Treating a hangnail might ease his discomfort, but if you lose sight of the brain tumor while engrossed in the hangnail, he's still going to die.
By Jonathan Koomey on December 23, 2013 at 1:15 pm
I agree with you about prioritizing our efforts, but I don't think stopping Keystone precludes us from doing other things (like accelerating the adoption of electric and plug in hybrid vehicles, increasing vehicle efficiency standards, canceling all new coal export terminals and shutting down the existing ones, ramping down auctioning of coal leases on public lands, removing all subsidies for fossil fuel production of any sort on public lands, stopping all public financing for coal plants internationally, internalizing externalities by tightening up regulations on air pollutants, toxics, and mining waste, divesting from fossil fuel companies, etc). We have to start somewhere, and at this point a reversal of a major fossil infrastructure project would be a healthy reality check for an industry that seems to believe they can go on like this forever (witness the eagerness with which fossil fuel companies are considering drilling in the Arctic, now that the ice pack isn't year round, precisely because of climate change driven by burning of fossil fuels).
So I don't agree with your assessment that stopping Keystone prevents us from taking other necessary steps in parallel, and buying us even a year of delay in tar sands exploitation is worth it, in my judgment. Fighting this battle also has created the beginnings of a grassroots movement like the one that ultimately toppled apartheid, and while it's early days yet, having this project to rally around is a healthy thing.
As you know, I don't agree at all with the extreme position that this one pipeline is the be all and end all of the climate fight. I also think that fighting coal should be the highest immediate priority. But stopping Keystone doesn't preclude us from doing other important things, and I'm hopeful we'll do both.
By Robert Rapier on December 23, 2013 at 1:26 pm
"So I don't agree with your assessment that stopping Keystone prevents us from taking other necessary steps in parallel"
There are organizations devoted their fundraising efforts toward this. There are high profile campaigns and protests. Not only are these people diverting resources and losing time, they are misleading numerous people about the significance of the pipeline. If you go out and sell the pipeline as the fuse to the biggest carbon bomb on the planet, how do you then go back and say "Well, there is another carbon bomb that's 10 times the size of that last biggest one we told you about?"
Political capital is being spent, and people are devoting their time and effort into a cause that won't in any way impact on the problem. Look back at that paper by Neil C. Swart and Andrew J. Weaver published in Nature Climate Change. All the oil sands in Canada won't make a measurable difference. There is a hangnail and a tumor. All I hear about is how the hangnail must be fixed. So I would like to see more emphasis on the real problem, and less exaggeration. Even Nature this year wrote that the Keystone XL pipeline's environmental impact is exaggerated. I fail to see how this helps, but I can see how it can hurt after people realize they were misled and politicians who spent political capital now are asked to spend it on something that might really matter.
By Jonathan Koomey on December 23, 2013 at 1:52 pm
My old friend, the late Stephen Schneider, said many times "Don't exaggerate, the truth is bad enough." I agree with him and you about the foolishness of making unsupported claims, and I've never made such claims about Keystone (although others certainly have, as you note). I've laid out what I think is a principled argument for canceling the northern leg of the pipeline, but it assumes that all the other efforts I list above (and more) are pursued in parallel.
I also think that building a movement is not a zero sum game. If you spend political capital on this effort and stop the pipeline, it will likely engender further wins down the road, allowing the environmental groups to declare victory on Keystone and move on to stopping all US coal export terminals, for example.
We agree more than we disagree on this. Your tactical and strategic concerns are real and proximate, and if environmental groups are not simultaneously pursuing other avenues for impeding fossil fuel infrastructure development, then they are making a grave error. I'm not plugged with the people making those decisions, so can't speak to that point.
I've evaluated environmental concerns through a prism of continuous improvement and to that extent the U.S. has an incredibly good record and no doubt will get better. However, this concern is now a movement and has attracted or propagated an age of environmental fascism. Far left zealots whom seem to have religious like fervor to control decision making. They have chutzpah to think their wisdom is superior and righteous. You can't reason with them as they have a moral high road. Some of it described in Bible prophesy of worshiping creation. We should respect creation, but it's not holy ground reverent to those whom have the green card. Nature is for the people to enjoy; the masses. Not for restricting and prohibiting to the few park rangers and environmental advocates. To many people viewing PBS infomercials. To much hyperbole upon NPR. This extremism has to slowed. Schools and universities have to be made accountable to quality education and the high cost to society of indoctrination. Train the citizens to think and understand difficult complex compromises of pollution and energy. NPR always urges their audience to act up, speak up, and tell of their concerns. Notice they never tell them to educate themselves and do so within less biases media or learn the other side. They only jack up constituency to rage. They often retell and dress up old atrocities as told by the winning class action lawyers to the dreamy gleam of audience whom all full of self righteous indignation of evil business making profits. Much of this huffing and puffing just to gain power and game political control. It's a dangerous play to intelligent decision making. Most of the story goes untold as it doesn't serve their purpose. Some of this could be stopped per legislation to make them accountable for damages when playing games. Another good reason why government sponsored media is bad. Their is a long history of corruption when free easy government money is employed. Government and unions shouldn't have the influence they currently have upon education systems. It will always be corrupted by those whom attempting power. These efforts seem to dissipate when hard earned money employed. Consumers won't put up with the foolishness as they walk to better quality.


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anyone for mysticism?
My conclusions? The lyrics suggest an alignment to what has been known through history as Christian Mysticism. Here are some of my (highly-generalised, for brevity's sake!) observations:
(a) The baseline in the lyrics lies with the immanence of God (his attributes which are close to us), rather than with the transcendence of God (his attributes which are more distant and mysterious). "The transcendent God has been lost, the immanent God has been abused." (David Wells)
(b) There is a personal striving in the songs (often accompanied by an overstatement of our commitment to God), rather than focusing on the 'striving' done by Christ for us (often accompanied by an understatement of God's commitment to us) and the assurance and tranquility and rest that this breathes into the believer's life. [NB: some of the Billy Graham songs do this so well - 'It is Well with My Soul', for example]
(c) An absence of any sustained reference to the Christian hope. This is a shocker! Our hope has always been great fodder for singing, but not now. Whether it is a case of "If life is pretty good down here in this 'health and wealth' world, why long for heaven?" or "Let's try and draw down more future-Kingdom stuff in order to enrich and empower present-Kingdom life ... thereby emptying the appetite for the second coming", I am not sure. But the New Testament is full of a Christian longing and waiting for heaven, and enduring life until then...
(d) An obsession with the present, with no lyrics written by a songwriter who has already died. Could this be the first ever era of church life where 'sing a new song to the Lord' has come to mean 'never sing an old song'? The clear priority is to sing about a present experience of a personal spirituality - with stuff from the past being seen as a boring and stale. [NB: I wonder if this is an example of babyboomers-in-control because anecdotally, I find young adults tend to have an interest in the past now.]
(e) A discomfort with singing of both the guilt associated with sinfulness and the reality of Christ's substitutionary death FOR me, preferring to focus on the consequences of that sinfulness in relational brokenness etc and what Jesus can add TO my life. [NB: a couple of British songs - In Christ Alone & How Deep the Father's Love partially redeemed the situation on this one!]
(f) A preference for the inner and the personal - adrift from what is received from outside as truth in the Bible. In any debate between having songs with muddled theology and having songs with outdated words - the latter seems to be the more grievous evil every time. WOW?! What on earth are we becoming?
These observations stand in the centuries-long tradition known as mysticism. To see this took me by surprise - but it shouldn't have. The charismatic and contemplative movements have been, or are, so strong in NZ (Baptist) church life. Plus, as I travel around, my observation is that we are not as biblically-based as we think we are (which is the core issue behind these observations). The commitment to the Bible tends to be more theoretical than it is practical in my experience. What can be done about this?
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