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November is Human Rights Month and people on campus are taking notice.

On Thursday, Mount Pleasant and Central Michigan University's students and faculty in the philosophy and religion departments are taking the opportunity to share their study abroad experiences related to peace, justice and human rights. The event starts at 7 p.m. in the Park Library Auditorium and is free to the public.

At the event, they will be speaking about the International Criminal Court.

“The International Criminal Court (ICC), governed by the Rome Statute is the first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community," the site says.

Erica Maylee, a Mount Pleasant senior, was one of five students to participate in the PHL 397 class abroad and will be involved in the coming panel discussion.

“We're going to talk about how we brought back the (message of human rights) that we gained from that experience,” Maylee said. “And were using that in our own lives now and how we're bringing (that) to CMU. It's about bringing it home, it's not about just keeping it there."

The ICC was established by multilateral treaty on July, 17, 1998 which entered into force on July 1, 2002. The ICC is unique because it allows for prosecutions of individuals on counts of atrocity crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Prior to the ICC’s establishment, individuals could not be tried at the international level unless in temporarily established courts such as those established to address the atrocities committed in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda.

“There were a number of other courts and special tribunals that were created prior to the ICC,” Maylee said. “But they were created for specific situations that were happening around the world and so it became apparent that it was desirable to have a court (that) could be used for any situation, so the UN or whoever wouldn't need to set up a special tribunal for each situation.”

Maylee said the three main factors the program is interested in are peace, human rights and international justice, and relating these to what the ICC does. She also pointed out that the people involved in the ICC aren't just delegations, but also individuals and members of civil societies.

Another student from the class is Dustin Sigsbee of Farwell. He said they will be talking about the study abroad program in addition to the messages of the ICC.

“We are also going to be promoting (the class) to try and show it's importance and get more people interested in it so that it can continue here,” Sigsbee said.

Philosophy professor Hope May spoke on the difficult process the international community has had in creating the court, and how another step needed is getting more people involved.

“The international community has been working on it for quite a long time, and importantly the United States is not a member of it, although we we were a leader at Nuremberg,” May said.

May clarified that the U.S. isn't an official member, however it does contribute in other ways.

“The international community has long aspired to the creation of a permanent international court,” the site said. “And, in the 20th century, it reached consensus on definitions of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The Nuremberg and Tokyo trials addressed war crimes, crimes against peace, and crimes against humanity committed during the second World War."

May discussed her intent to educate attendees on the importance of the International Court.

“We have two goals. One is to expose people to this court and the United States' role in it,” May said, “And also (for) people to learn about how CMU is involved in the education surrounding the issues for this program. It's a very innovative program. I learned about international and humanitarian law as a law student, and most people don't learn about the international legal system unless you're a law student. But I think it's really really important for the project (and) for everybody's education to be exposed to it, as an undergraduate. You should not have to be a law student to be exposed to it"

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The Woman Who Lit the Match

Welcome to PART TWO of the Ignite Blog Hop Blast & Book TOUR

Visit THIS ARTICLE if you are looking for my treasure hunt word, links to the other participating blogs, and LINKS TO OVER 40 PRIZES -- including a Kindle Fire and Vegas trip!

By now you know I'm buried up to my thigh-highs with the Book Blast & Blog Tour for the light erotica anthology Ignite. One of my favorite things to do during a book tour is an author interview. It helps readers connect with the book on a much more intimate way when they hear, see, feel (well, you know what I mean) a writer up close and personal.

Today, I am thrilled to have the esteemed owner of Brickstone Publishing with me on my blog. Author Lori Verni-Fogarsi not only wrote a saucy little story for Ignite, but she's also its executive editor and kicks off my week of showcasing several different authors from the anthology and getting to know them better. But first, let's get started today with the big cheese! Welcome, Lori. I am so honored that you're starting off this great big blog tour shebang here on my humble (but super dope) blog. Let's jump right in and get wet together.

Q: You have a story in the Ignite anthology called "Just Like Old Times." Is this your first pass at writing tasteful erotica, or have you written in this genre before? Your other three books ("Momnesia," "Unexpecting," and "Housetraining Puppies & Adult Dogs") are definitely not erotica!

A: This will be my first published erotic story. I like the idea of we women cultivating, maintaining, or sometimes rediscovering our sexy sides. It's so easy to get caught up in work, parenting, and taking care of everyone else!
Q: What inspired your story? Is it complete fiction, or did you draw on any personal experiences for inspiration?

A: Honestly? My story was inspired by my own ongoing desire to keep things fresh in my own marriage. I'm always looking for ways to do that. I thought to myself, "What would be a huge turn-on?" The date in the story was one we actually had when we were dating. As to re-creating it now? That was the fictional, fantasy part.
Q: What readers may not know is that you juggle about ten different hats when it comes to "Ignite." You are not only the owner of Brickstone Publishing (which is the publisher of "Ignite"), but you also contributed your own story to the anthology, selected and managed ten authors, juggled PR and marketing, oversaw cover design, coordinated logistics such as interviews, blog hops, prizes, and giveaways, and much, much more, I'm sure.
How do you manage all of that, and does it leave any time for romance in real life?
A: You're right, it has been a lot. But it's work that I enjoy and having done it for three books before, it's become easier due to not having as much of a learning curve. As for romance in real life, I think my husband Mark and I do a pretty good job of it. We dedicate a lot of effort to our four children, but we also make it clear at times that we are having a glass of wine and watching our own movie (or whatever). Also, because this is our second marriage, we do have every other weekend without the kids, which gives us time to just be a couple and stay connected.
Q: What was the motivation or inspiration behind Brickstone Publishing's venture with the "Ignite" anthology? What "sparked" the idea to tackle such a large undertaking and in such a spicy genre?

A: I really feel strongly about the need for we women--and moms in particular--to take care of the "woman" inside of us. It's so easy to put passion on the back burner when in the throes of parenting, working, cleaning, and all else that we do. I'm hoping that "Ignite" may be a way for moms to stay in touch with our sexy sides. To have a little something for our selves.
Q: Now that you've published in this genre, have you been bitten by the erotica bug, or was this a one time toe-curling dip in the pool?

A: I already have plans in mind for another book! I'd like to do a book of erotic short stories about couples keeping their relationship hot! I'd like to title it "Rekindle." We are waiting to see how well received "Ignite" will be before formally moving forward with the submission process.
Q: I have to ask, as I do with all my interviewees: Are you a fan of thongs or bikini panties?

A: I am a thong girl all the way. I mean really, what it all boils down to anyway is less fabric giving you a wedgie!
Q: What's one quirky writing habit you have?

A: I have no plan. At all! When I write, I just write as the muse flows. Then, at other times when the story is not flowing, I use that time to work on organizing, editing, etc.
Q: Do you have a favorite writing quote for inspiration?
A: It may not be a writing quote so to speak, but this quote applies to just about everything in life: "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice." ~Getty Lee, from the band "Rush." In fact, I feel so strongly about this quote that not only do I refer to it in my own life, but it's referred to (with permission) throughout my novel, "Momnesia!"
Q: You were once a newbie, too. Any advice for beginning writers?
A: Yes, and it's very simple. Just write your book! Don't worry about what you're going to do with it later. If it's not written, it can never be published! Also, for those who are self-publishing, use a professional editor before releasing your book to the public. It will pay off tenfold.
(Eh-hem...I'd have to agree ten-fold. But I promised no money changed hands for that ringing endorsement of using quality editors...like, I don't know...maybe the Grammar Babe? Just sayin'.)
Q: Other than a much needed break, what can your fans expect next? Do you have any novels in progress as we speak?
A: Yes, and I'm very excited about it! My novels, "Momnesia" and "Unexpecting" do really well as stand-alone books, but they're part of my Find Yourself series. I've been working on the next book, "The Husbands." It's about three men, three marriages, and their three ways of making it all work out. It will be released in spring 2014.

Thank you so much for hosting me on your blog! I will look forward to getting to know your readers...maybe in the comments section below?

And thank you, Lori for being so open and honest about your writing, your next steps, and a reader favorite, your underwear! You ROCK!

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  1. I have to say - I'm not big on Eros because I find a lot of it a bit too offensive...and I'm NOT a prude. I guess it all boils down to preference. I'm just not the type who enjoys reading words like d_ck or something similar. I prefer subtle and creative references...If I'm even making any sense.

    I got my copy and there is one story in particular that caught my attention and it's by Julianna Darling - now, THAT was hot and it didn't make me cringe. At all.

    I look forward to the next series - hopefully, Julianna has another story in there. I'm definitely a fan of her work.

  2. Thank you for reading my blog post & Ignite...and finding something you like in it, even though erotica's not necessarily your forte. I guess like Lori says, "there's something in it for everyone!" I agree though...there is an art to language, whether in romance or any other genre. And I think there are always more beautiful ways to say delicate things. =)

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Ceramic flooring  becoming more and more popular in the United States

FORT WORTH, TX — Floor-covering trends come and go, but according to ISSA's Value of Cleaning white paper, ceramic flooring is becoming more and more popular in the United States.

There are several good reasons behind this trend. Ceramic tile is:

•    Relatively inexpensive
•    Highly durable
•    Made from clay and sand, which are very sustainable materials
•    Available in a variety of glazes, colors, and designs
•    Relatively easy to clean and maintain.

"However, over time, soiling, stains, and grime can collect and become trapped in the pores and grout lines of ceramic tile," says Eric Hickman, a cleaning expert and product manager for Powr-Flite.
"If neglected, these floors can then develop a soiled appearance and bacteria and mold can even develop. To avoid this, proper care and cleaning is imperative to maintain ceramic tile's appearance."

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•    When heavily soiled, these floors may need to be machine scrubbed.
•    Use a wet/dry vacuum to extract solution and soils from flooring after scrubbing; this helps to prevent them from resettling on the floor.

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Country legend Ronnie Milsap was Chely Wright’s surprise guest Tuesday night (June 8) at her fan club party. The crowd at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon also witnessed performances by Martina McBride, Blake Shelton, Josh Turner, Big & Rich, SHeDAISY and, of course, Wright. The annual party, one of the biggest events leading up to this week’s CMA Music Festival, raises money for Wright’s non-profit Reading, Writing and Rhythm Foundation. (To view photos from the party, visit the CMA Music Festival page at


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US Stock Funds Could Be Back After Sitting Out 2010 Rally

US equity funds, out of favor through most of 2010 even as the stock market was posting double-digit gains, could come back in fashion as investors start peeling money away from bonds and emerging markets in the year ahead.

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Domestic equity mutual funds sputtered into the end of the year with 33 straight weeks of net outflows even though global equity funds recently have seen net inflows, according to TrimTabs market research.

Despite a 12 percent gain in the Standard & Poor's 500 , fund investors this year were putting most of their money into bonds, which until December were seeing inflows of $25 billion a month. Fund flows are generally seen as the best gauge of where retail and institutional investors are putting their money, while individual stocks are more often the playground of short-term traders.

But the trend lately has been for money to come out of bond funds, and some strategists are beginning to position for 2011 with the belief that the flow out of fixed income will lead investors not into more emerging markets but rather back into the U.S. Bond funds are expected to see outflows of $14 billion for December.

"What you've seen is a fairly significant outflow of funds from bond funds, and that's going to have to find a home," says Curt Lyman, managing director at HighTower Advisors in Chicago. "What we're going to see is a flow of funds back into U.S. domestic funds. As an American, where would I rather invest—in Europe where there are increasing concerns over the systemic stability of the euro, or at home in the U.S. dollar?"

The direction of fund flows will be significant if the market performs as well as many strategists expect.

Predictions for the year ahead have the S&P 500 gaining anywhere from 10 to 20 percent, with much of that predicated on accommodative monetary policy from the U.S. government and a continuing recovery for the U.S. economy.

By contrast, the S&P's 2010 gains came largely on the back of a weak dollarthat helped multinationals compete in the global marketplace. But more domestically oriented companies struggled to increase their revenue even as they improved bottom-line performance.

If U.S.-based companies fail to attract investor interest from the start, that could act as a headwind for the recovery and bring some of those bullish forecasts into question.

"January is going to be the real tell-tale sign," says Nicholas Colas, chief investment strategist at BNY CovergEx, an institutional investment advisory firm in New York. "If it doesn't happen in January, I don't know when it will."

Colas points to three factors that could boost U.S. funds: Positive sentiment about the market's direction, a gradual exodus from bond funds, and an uptick in 401(k) contributions when the new year starts. The movement into the U.S. probably will start with broad indexes like the S&P and then into small-caps, he says. The Russell 2000 small-cap index has far outpaced its counterparts, gaining 25 percent in 2010.

"The U.S. investor has poured so much money into bond funds that the trend is bound to change," says Jordan Kimmel, market strategist at T3Live in New York. "The funds that flow out of bonds are going to go in a high proportion right into U.S. large-caps."

In fact, Kimmel thinks the only group among major stock sectors unlikely to participate in the move to U.S. funds is health care.

"The U.S. story is very much alive around the world; the stock prices just don't tell it now," he says. "Most importantly, U.S. employment is starting to come back, and U.S. confidence is coming back a little bit. The last thing you want to do is sell large-cap U.S. short going into 2011."

Investors have to be careful, though, of "feeling like they've got to be with the crowd," says Robert "Hap" Sneddon, president at portfolio manager at CastleMoore in Toronto. The unwinding of government stimulus could temper the economic recovery, and investors have reached a level of complacency not seen since just before the market's historic highs in October 2007.

"All these things are lined up for a possible disappointment," Sneddon says. "This year could at best be kind of a sideways year because we don't have all these policy thrusts behind us."

But the consensus for now is that 2010's global stock rally will come home to the U.S. in 2011.

"Investors are fundamentally risk-averse," Lyman says. "When they reach for returns, do they want to shoot for the moon or swing from the chandelier on New Year's and invest in emerging markets, or invest closer to home? I think they'll invest closer to home."


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Hi All,

Well, it was bound to happen, but 6 days after my warranty expired, the computer stopped working! I have since figured out that the hard drive is corrupted and that I will need a new one. All of my data is backed up, but I have never replaced a hard drive before. Can anyone offer help in terms of the steps I need to take, critical things not to do?

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Don't jump to the conclusion that it's the hard drive unless you have run the extended hard drive diagnostics and tried other tests. It could be some other hardware or software failure. Explain what you have done so far. Did you try to boot to your operating system disk to see if you can do a Repair? Six days out of warranty, you might be able to get Dell Support to help diagnose the problem without a fee.

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I first noticed that the computer would not boot and was running a check disk program every time it tried to boot up. I did run the diagnostics utility..the only errors that came back were with the hard drive. After six corrupt sectors found, I stopped counting. From what I have read online, I can try a repair, but I will likely need a new hard drive sooner rather than later.

I did contact Dell, but was told repeatedly, that even though the computer was only 6 days out of warranty, I would have to pay $50 in order to talk to anyone to diagnose the problem.

At this point, I think I would just prefer to replace it with a new hard drive (with a 5 year warranty) as opposed to Dell's option of a refurbished hard drive (with a 90 day warranty) at 2x the price of a new one.

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According to a Harvard Business School professor, the media hype surrounding the iPhone launch earned Apple millions in free publicity.

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It's always been clear that Apple Inc.'s real genius lies not so much in its products but in the way it markets them. And what's genius about it is how Apple gets every tech media outlet (CNET included) to do the work for them. A Harvard Business School professor has theorized that Apple benefited from $400 million in free publicity from the media coverage of the iPhone launch. In a recent USA Today story by Jefferson Graham, professor David Yoffie said the media hype surrounding the iPhone launch was like nothing seen before. "No other company has ever received that kind of attention for a product launch. It's unprecedented." While it's true Apple managed to steal the spotlight from the annual CES tech blowout in Las Vegas, I'm not so sure it was the biggest and most-talked-about product launch in history. Yet I do believe Apple got quite a few dollars in free publicity. Perhaps Crave will send a bill.

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Mayor of Motor City seemingly rules out statue of RoboCop as way to revitalize city. The Twittering and Facebooking masses disagree.

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Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has shot down on Twitter an idea for the last remaining thing that would have gotten me to visit that city again. He said there are no plans to erect a statue of RoboCop.

RoboCop, of course, is the titular character in one of the greatest films of all time. Set in postindustrial Detroit, the movie presents the half-man half-bot police officer as a fighter for truth and justice--even if it means going above the law (and other cliches).

It's an iconic film that could be considered a pinnacle of the ultraviolent action cinema of the '80s. And it was directed by the great Paul Verhoeven, the mastermind behind "Showgirls" (go on, I dare you to dis "Showgirls"); "Starship Troopers;" and "Basic Instinct." There's nothing he's done that's bad, and "RoboCop" is perhaps his finest work.

Bing had asked the people of the Internet for ideas on how to help with the city's revival. A user, @MT, suggested the statue, as Philly has one of Rocky. A RoboCop statue, @MT posits, would "kick Rocky's butt." I tend to agree.

Sadly, Bing doesn't appear to. His response was "There are not any plans to erect a statue to Robocop [sic]. Thank you for your suggestion." Twitter, predictably, went crazy with tweets and retweets by those in support of just such a statue. I am now one of them.

"Duh. Of course Detroit should get a Robocop statue," wrote one Twitter user. Said another: "The Robocop statue in Detroit should be at least double the size of the Statue of Liberty." There is also a Facebook group, almost 1,300 strong as of this writing, in favor of a RoboCop statue in downtown Detroit.

Mayor Bing, I am among those who can think of no better symbol for the revival of Detroit than the badass part-robo, all-cop who helped bring order to a crime-ridden Detroit in an epic film. Please reconsider.

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Floating solar concentrator keeps its cool

An Italian research company designs a solar concentrator system that uses the water to cool solar panels' generators at artificial reservoirs on farms or quarries.

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An engineering company in Italy has thought of a way to boost solar panels' production with concentrators while not taking up valuable land: put them on rafts.

Scienza Industria Tecnologia (SIT) this week detailed the solar generating system called Floating Tracking Cooling Concentrator, which is being tested in Italy and South Korea. The research company's hope is that these solar concentrators will be used on small lakes or artificial reservoirs on farms and quarries.

There are already solar arrays put on ponds, including a winery in California . But SIT is trying to use the water as an advantage for cooling panels coupled with concentrators.

Reflecting light with mirrors onto standard silicon solar panels can significantly boost the output of the panels. But high heat caused by concentrating light actually cuts silicon solar cells' efficiency. In its design, SIT has water circulating over the panels, which will increase the output by about 10 percent on an annual basis.

Marco Rosa-Clot, a professor at Florence University who spearheaded design of the floating solar concentrator, said that if 10 percent of the artificial reservoirs and lakes in Sicily were covered with solar plants, it would generate 1 gigawatt of power at peak times. The cost of the system, meanwhile, would be 20 percent less than ground-based solar arrays, he told AFP.

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Facebook has fixed the problem and says spammers are using friend lists they scraped before the fix to send new e-mails.

Are you getting spam that has a Facebook friend's name listed as sender but was actually sent from an unknown e-mail address? Me too.

These are vestiges of an attack that exploited a misconfiguration on Facebook that was fixed last week, according to Facebook. Though spammers aren't scraping any new friend information off Facebook accounts, they are apparently using previously obtained data to send spam. That means the messages could come until e-mail providers are able to find the source of the spam and shut the spammers down.

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Recently, we discovered a single isolated campaign that was using compromised e-mail accounts to gain information scraped from Friend Lists due to a temporary misconfiguration on our site. We have since enhanced our scraping protections to protect against this and other similar attacks and will continue to investigate this case further. To be clear, there was neither a mass compromise of Facebook accounts nor any leak of private information.

To help protect our users, we've built enforcement mechanisms to quickly shut down malicious Pages, accounts, and applications that attempt to spread spam by deceiving users or by exploiting several well-known browser vulnerabilities. We have also enrolled those impacted by spam through checkpoints so they can remediate their accounts and learn how to better protect themselves while on Facebook.

Beyond these protections, we've put in place backend measures to reduce the rate of these attacks and will continue to iterate on our defenses to find new ways to protect people. In addition to the engineering teams that build tools to block spam we also have a dedicated enforcement team that seeks to identify those responsible for spam and works with our legal team to ensure appropriate consequences follow.

I hope the spam stops soon because not everyone will notice that the e-mail didn't come from a friend, and some people might actually click the link that is in the body of the message.

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Inexpensive album downloads might sound good to customers, but royalties aren't being paid, trade group claims.

The U.K. music-industry trade organization, the BPI, is to sue popular Russian download site AllofMP3.com, claiming it is not sharing any of its profits with the artists whose music it sells.

AllofMP3.com sells singles and albums for download in a fashion similar to rival iTunes, but AllofMP3's offerings typically are much less expensive--1 pound (about $1.87) per album versus iTunes' typical price of 7.99 pounds ($14.85).

The site says it complies with Russian laws and does make royalty payments to the country's rights-holders organization. Not so, says the BPI, which maintains that all of the site's claims to legal operation are false and that no artists have received royalties from the site to date.

As a result, the BPI is now intending to take AllofMP3.com through the U.K. courts.

A representative for the BPI said the organization's lawyers won't be going after any U.K. users of the site: "While it remains illegal to use the site, we aren't interested in taking users to task--what we are doing is targeting the site itself."

According to recent research by XTN, AllofMP3.com is the second-most-used download site in the U.K., behind Apple Computer's iTunes.

Jo Best of Silicon.com reported from London.

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The Good CD/DVD reading and writing performance is on a par with the best drives available today.

The Bad Weaker software bundle than other drives.

The Bottom Line This Plextor is a fast and versatile internal drive supporting single/dual-layer DVD media--one of the best on the market today.

6.8 Overall

If you've been thinking about upgrading to a solid, high-performance multimedia drive, take a look at the Plextor PX-716A. You'll need a little more technical savvy to install the 716A than you would need for an external CD/DVD burner because it's an internal ATAPI drive, but your patience will be rewarded with some of the best all-around performance available from any similar drive in the marketplace today. While we wish Plextor included additional software to round out the basic bundle, the essential software is already there, and the printed manual extends a helping hand that guides you from installation through using the software.

The Plextor PX-716A is entirely standard in appearance for an internal optical drive. The beige front bezel houses the motorized drive tray, an eject button, and a power/activity LED. The drive lacks a volume control and a headphone jack, a potential disappointment for people who like to play music CDs through their CD/DVD drive. The drive's backside includes standard power, signal, and audio connectors (along with configuration jumpers). An ATAPI signal cable and mounting screws are included with the PX-716A.

Installing an internal drive is certainly more involved than installing a USB or FireWire drive, but anyone experienced with the installation process should have no problem with the Plextor PX-716A. If you're new to internal drive installation, Plextor provides a thoroughly detailed printed manual that walks you through the entire process. CNET also has a handy guide to installing an internal drive.

Plextor's PX-716A internal drive offers all the versatility you'd need in a CD/DVD drive, supporting 48X CD-ROM and CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 16X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW, and 6X DVD+R double-layer (DL) speeds. You can also use DVD+R and DVD-R media. The software bundle, however, is one notable weak spot for the Plextor PX-716A. Plextor includes its proprietary PlexTools Professional drive management utility to burn CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD discs (and utilize some unique features of the PX-716A such as Silent Mode). In addition, you'll receive Roxio's Easy Media Creator 7.0 Basic DVD Edition to burn CDs and DVDs, which provides the Drag-to-Disc utility for rewritable media. You'll also find Roxio PhotoSuite 7.0 and Dantz Retrospect for Windows on the software CD. Most basic drive users will find these tools to be satisfactory, but the bundle lacks the power and pizzazz found with other software bundles, such as the one included with Iomega's SuperDVD QuickTouch 16X drive , and real multimedia enthusiasts will undoubtedly want a broader array of tools to work with.

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** The Memorex, NEC, and Sony drives write to 2.4X double-layer DVD+R media at 4X.

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The Plextor PX-716A shines in actual operation. For DVD ripping, the PX-716A ripped a 4.4GB video in 6:09, trailing just behind the Pioneer DVR-A08XL (at 5:59). The PX-716A burned the same 4.4GB video in 6:39 (DVD-R), putting it ahead of the Sony and Samsung, but trailing the Memorex and NEC drives. Plextor's PX-716A was equally impressive with DL DVD media, handling a 7.9GB DVD rip (in DVD+R mode) in only 11:45. However, the PX-716A swept the field in DL DVD+R writing, accomplishing the 7.9GB DVD burn in 17:10. With CD audio, the PX-716A ripped a 74:35 CD in 6:13--the second fastest of all drives compared here--but with a 3:01 writing time, Plextor's drive fell just behind NEC's ND-3500A at 2:49. Still, the PX-716A was a hands-down winner in rewritable DVD+RW performance, reading 4.22GB in just 6:34, and writing the same 4.22GB in 7:45, notably faster than most drives. In short, performance-conscious users should take a close look at the PX-716A.

Plextor supports the PX-716A with a standard one-year warranty. Toll-free telephone support is available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to midnight PT. Plextor's Web site provides media compatibility information, a searchable knowledge base, firmware upgrades, FAQs, and white papers for technical enthusiasts.

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Washington (CNN) -- Competing Democratic and Republican plans to reduce federal deficits and raise the debt ceiling were subjected to a fresh round of criticism Wednesday, as signs of disarray emerged in a House Republican caucus split between unhappy conservatives and a leadership struggling to maintain party unity.

"Get your ass in line," House Speaker John Boehner told his fellow Republicans in the face of divisive infighting over his latest proposal, two GOP sources who attended a Wednesday morning meeting told CNN on condition of not being identified.

The House scheduled a vote on the plan for Thursday in what will be a major test for whether the GOP caucus can push through the Boehner measure in the face of an expected unified Democratic opposition. Republicans hold 240 of the 433 votes to be cast and need 217 of their members to support the plan for it to pass. Two House seats are currently vacant.

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Meanwhile, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said that revisions to Boehner's plan would bring a total of $915 billion in savings over 10 years, an increase of about $65 billion over the initial version. With the revisions, Boehner's proposal -- which calls for an immediate $900 billion increase in the debt ceiling -- now meets his pledge to match any debt ceiling hike with dollar-for-dollar spending cuts.

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However, a letter Wednesday from Senate Democrats said the Republican plan has no chance of passing the Senate. For their part, top Republicans called the Democratic plan a nonstarter.

As the politicians bickered, the clock continued to tick down. If Congress fails to raise the current $14.3 trillion debt limit by August 2, Americans could face rising interest rates and a declining dollar, among other problems.

As the cost of borrowing rises, individual mortgages, car loans and student loans could become significantly more expensive. Some financial analysts have warned of a potential stock market crash and a downgrade of America's triple-A credit rating.

Without an increase in the debt limit, the federal government will not be able to pay all of its bills next month. President Barack Obama recently indicated he can't guarantee Social Security checks will be mailed out on time.

With no deal in sight and six days before potential default, the Dow Jones Industrial average fell 198 points on Wednesday.

A CBO analysis released Wednesday morning concluded that the Democratic plan put forward by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid would reduce deficits over the next decade by $2.2 trillion -- $500 billion short of promised savings of $2.7 trillion. Democrats have been claiming their plan would meet the GOP demand that total savings should at least match the debt ceiling increase sought by the government to last through 2012.

On Tuesday, the CBO reported that the most recent proposal from Boehner, R-Ohio, would cut spending by $850 billion rather than the $1.2 trillion proponents claimed it would save, and below the $900 billion increase in the debt ceiling included in the measure. The revised version analyzed Wednesday by the CBO solved that problem.

Boehner's plan also calls for at least another $1.6 trillion in deficit reduction partly through tax and entitlement reforms to be proposed by a congressional commission, and would authorize a further extension of the debt ceiling at that point.

Lawmakers in both parties seized on the CBO reports to attack the other side.

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Michael Steel, spokesman for Boehner, said Wednesday that the analysis of Reid's proposal "shows the Senate plan for what it is: a grab-bag of gimmicks that gives the president a blank check."

Democrats responded by arguing that Reid's plan has more guaranteed savings than Boehner's. They also promised that the final version of Reid's bill will include more savings.

Beneath the harsh partisan rhetoric, there have been signs of a growing recognition of a need for further compromise. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, called Tuesday for renewed negotiations with Obama, and indicated that his party must be willing to move away from some of its demands.

"We are going to have to get back together and get a solution here," McConnell said. "We cannot get a perfect solution, from my point of view, controlling only the House of Representatives. So I am prepared to accept something less than perfect because perfect is not achievable."

Sources close to the negotiations told CNN that Vice President Joe Biden is very much in the mix of the back-channel conversations that were occurring on a possible fallback position.

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"There is no secret deal waiting in the wings," one of the sources said Wednesday night. "But there are talks with everyone at the moment."

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As for McConnell, he, too is engaged in trying to figure out a way forward if neither of the current bills being considered can get enough support to get through both chambers. McConnell has said he supports the bill pushed by Boehner, but some sources have said if that plan cannot get through the Senate, McConnell will be a key person in trying to forge a compromise plan.

A source close to McConnell said he is talking with Biden "from time to time," but cautioned that "they're not negotiating or working on a deal."

In other words, the source said, "they communicate," but "they're not in talks."

Obama made a nationally televised plea for compromise Monday night but also ripped the GOP for failing to agree to tax hikes on the wealthy.

"This is no way to run the greatest country on Earth," the president said. "The American people may have voted for divided government, but they didn't vote for a dysfunctional government."

As for Boehner's plan, it appeared to be in danger of failing to win approval from the GOP-controlled House -- a development that would weaken the party's negotiating leverage on a final deal -- before the revisions analyzed Wednesday by the CBO. By the end of the day, some House Republicans indicated they might change their mind and support the measure to increase its chances for passing.

Nevertheless, the letter to Boehner signed by all 53 member of the Senate Democratic caucus made clear that they will reject the plan if it gets to the Senate.

"Your approach would force us once again to face the threat of default in five or six short months," the letter said, arguing that would bring a downgrade in the U.S. credit rating that would "cost us billions of dollars more in interest payments on our existing debt and drive up our deficit."

The Democratic senators also warned that the Boehner plan would enable House Republicans to next year "once again hold the economy captive and refuse to avoid another default unless we accept unbalanced, deep cuts to programs like Medicare and Social Security, without asking anything of the wealthiest Americans."

"We must work together to avoid a default the responsible way -- not in a way that will do America more harm than good," the letter concluded.

At their caucus meeting earlier Wednesday, House Republicans argued over a full-blown revolt among rank-and-file conservatives who believe the speaker's plan doesn't do nearly enough to slow the growth of government.

Several members were furious when they learned that staff members for the Republican Study Committee -- a group of fiscally conservative legislators -- had sent e-mails to outside groups encouraging them to put pressure on fellow Republicans to oppose Boehner's plan.

Ohio Republican Jim Jordan, who heads the committee, apologized at the start of the meeting, indicating his staff sent the e-mails without his knowledge, according to GOP sources. After Jordan spoke, several members shouted out that Jordan's top aide, Paul Teller, should be fired.

House GOP sources told CNN that one of the e-mails, sent by a junior study committee staffer, included a target list of 30 committee members and urged the outside groups to lobby against those Republicans back in their districts. In addition, Teller e-mailed these groups after a GOP meeting Tuesday to alert them that the House GOP plan, which Jordan had already publicly opposed, was gaining support.

One of the targeted committee members, Indiana Rep. Todd Young, asked why he was paying dues to a group that was now attacking him. Oregon Rep. Greg Walden read Teller's e-mail out loud and asked him to explain, but according to Republicans in the meeting, Teller declined.

Brian Straessle, spokesman for the Republican Study Committee, apologized in a statement, saying the e-mail campaign was not authorized by Jordan or members of the committee staff.

Jordan told CNN on Tuesday that he opposed Boehner's plan because it was weaker than an earlier "cut, cap and balance" measure that was passed by the House but dismissed by the Democratic-controlled Senate.

"I'm not voting against the speaker, but I'm voting against this plan," Jordan said. Asked if Boehner had the votes to pass the measure in the House, Jordan said: "I don't think so now."

A group of conservative senators released a letter Tuesday calling the Boehner plan insufficient, and arguing that Republicans should reject it in favor of the "cut, cap and balance" plan previously passed by the House and dismissed by the Senate.

"For many reasons, we cannot support this bill and urge you to protect the American taxpayers by strongly opposing this bill," said the letter from Republican Sens. Jim DeMint of South Carolina, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Mike Lee of Utah and David Vitter of Louisiana.

The White House, meanwhile, released a statement noting that Obama's senior advisers will recommend a veto if Boehner's bill reaches the president's desk. Obama has endorsed Reid's plan, but has also acknowledged it has little chance of getting passed in the GOP-led House.

Both the Reid and Boehner plans provide a path to raise the debt ceiling through the end of 2012, but differ in terms of scope and requirements for future congressional action.

Reid's blueprint calls for roughly $2.7 trillion in savings over the next decade -- the assertion now called into question by the Congressional Budget Office -- while also raising the debt limit by $2.7 trillion, an amount sufficient to fund the government through the next election.

Democrats insist it would be economically dangerous to force a repeat of the current debt ceiling debate in the middle of a presidential campaign; Republicans accuse the Democrats of putting Obama's electoral considerations before the national welfare.

Reid's plan would cut spending by $1.8 trillion as part of the total $2.2 trillion in savings, according to the CBO. Roughly $1 trillion in the savings are based on the planned U.S. withdrawals from military engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq. Limiting future discretionary spending would save another $751 billion, and an estimated $375 billion would be saved in interest payments due to reduced borrowing because of the spending cuts.

Reid's plan also would establish a congressional committee made up of 12 House and Senate members to consider additional options for debt reduction. The committee's proposals would be guaranteed by a Senate vote with no amendments by the end of the year.

Reid has insisted his plan meets key GOP demands such as no increased taxes. Boehner, however, argued this week that Reid's "doesn't deal with the biggest drivers of our deficits and debt" -- popular entitlement programs such as Medicare.

Boehner's plan, on the other hand, would require two separate votes by Congress to increase the debt ceiling in a package that was intended to include approximately $1.2 trillion in spending cuts over the next decade while setting up a special congressional committee to recommend additional savings of $1.6 trillion or more.

Any failure on the part of Congress to enact the mandated spending reductions would trigger automatic across-the-board budget cuts.

The plan also calls for a congressional vote on a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution by the end of the year. It would allow for combined debt ceiling increases of up to $2.5 trillion.

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According to the poll, the public is sharply divided along partisan lines; Democrats and independents are open to a number of different approaches because they think a failure to raise the debt ceiling would cause a major crisis for the country. Republicans, however, draw the line at tax increases, and a narrow majority of them oppose raising the debt ceiling under any circumstances.

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Dozens of people were killed in an explosion in the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna on Sunday.

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  • Earlier, 25 died and 13 were wounded in an explosion in Kaduna, another official says
  • A witness says that explosion blew out windows in a nearby church
  • There have been several such attacks in Nigeria, many of them targeting Christians

Dead bodies littered a road in northern Nigeria on Sunday after a massive explosion that an official said killed 25 people and a witness said shattered windows of a nearby church where worshipers were celebrating Easter.

Abubakar Zakari, a spokesman for Nigeria's State Emergency Management Agency, said that -- in addition to the dead -- 13 wounded people were rushed to a hospital for treatment.

The blast occurred in Kaduna, a city located about 230 kilometers (140 miles) southwest of Kano, around 8:40 a.m.

At that time, Sam Amoka said he was inside All Nations Christian Assembly when he heard a loud blast and saw the church's windows break. The bomb itself went off nearby, close to Kaduna's stadium, a bus stop and a spot for street salesmen, Amoka said.

At the bomb site, Amoka said he saw dozens of bodies lying in the road.

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There was another explosion Sunday in the central Nigerian city of Jos about 250 kilometers from Kaduna, said emergency management spokesman Yohanna Audu. Audu said there are no known casualties in that blast.

The bomb went off around 9 p.m. in the busy commercial center of Jos, near a popular drinking spot and school, resident Mike Dishing said. Security officials subsequently cordoned off the area, he added.

There have been numerous instances of violence in recent months in Nigeria, including many targeting Christians.

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  • Dianne Feinstein says Russian leader should offer clear explanation
  • She says there will be "repercussions" from shooting down of jetliner over eastern Ukraine
  • Ukrainian government, pro-Russian rebels trade accusations over who is responsible

Russian President Vladimir Putin should "man up" and offer clear explanations amid important questions about the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne Feinstein said on Sunday.

"I think the nexus between Russia and the separatists have been established very clearly. So the issue is, where is Putin?" Feinstein said in an interview on CNN's "State of the Union."

"I would say: 'Putin, you have to man up. You should talk to the world. You should say if this was a mistake, which I hope it was, say it.' Even if it was a mistake, it's a horrendous mistake to make," Feinstein added. "And I think it points out the futility of what's happening in the Ukraine. Because there will be repercussions from this."

The United States has said evidence suggests a Russian-made surface-to-air missile fired from the pro-Russia rebel territory took down the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 on Thursday. On board the plane were 298 people, with citizens from more than 10 nations. All of them were killed in the crash in eastern Ukraine.

"It's pretty clear that this is a system that was transferred from Russia in the hands of separatists," Secretary of State John Kerry told CNN on Sunday.

U.S. officials believe the missile systems may have been moved back across the border into Russia.

Russia has denied any involvement, and Putin said Ukraine's military campaign against the rebels was to blame. He also has called for a "thorough and objective investigation" of the crash.

Since the crash, the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels have traded bitter accusations over who was responsible and what has been done since.

Ukrainian officials have said that a Russian-made Buk M1 missile system, brought into eastern Ukraine from Russia, had shot down the airliner.

But the local head of the rebels, Alexander Borodai, has rejected accusations that his forces shot down the plane, telling reporters that the rebels lacked the firepower to hit an aircraft that high.

During the interview, CNN's Candy Crowley pointed out previous sanctions against and meetings with Russia all designed to get that country out of the Ukraine and to stop supplying weapons to the separatists.

What makes anyone believe that Putin will "man up," Crowley asked Feinstein?

"I think the world has to rise up and say we've had enough of this," the senator said. "I think Europe has to come together. I think Germany, in particular, has to lead. I think we have to continue with sanctions. It's difficult, because you need Russian help in so many things."

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The Golden Lion is an intimate hotel featuring 29 bedrooms. Our Standard Rooms offer you a comfortable stay with en suite bathroom, TV and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. Thanks to our location on the seafront in Hunstanton, a number of bedrooms offer fantastic sea views. If you are looking to make your stay really special our Premier Rooms with 4 poster bed, a seating area to relax in and separate bath and shower offer the ultimate upgrade. If you have stayed at The Golden Lion before, you can also reserve your room by number for just £10 per room.
The Golden Lion Premier Room

The Golden Lion Premier Room

Our Premier Rooms have four-poster beds and spacious en suite bathrooms that have been beautifully re-fitted to accommodate separate bath and shower options. These Premier Rooms normally offer a 32 inch flat screen digital television, as well as a comfortable seating area. The rooms also include a hairdryer and shaving point as well as tea and coffee making facilities.

  • Luxurious four-poster bed
  • En suite bathroom with bath and separate shower
  • 32 inch digital flat screen Television
  • Large rooms with comfortable seating
  • Hairdryer, shaving point and telephone
The Golden Lion Standard Room

The Golden Lion Standard Room

Our standard rooms are the perfect choice if you a looking for simple, crisp comfort. All our rooms have en suite facilities as well as a television, hairdryer, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities.

  • En suite bathroom or shower room
  • Television
  • Hairdryer
  • Tea and coffee making facilities

Local Attractions

Nestling in a pretty corner of North Norfolk you'll find the delightful village of Hunstanton. Though it might be hard to tear yourself away from Hunstanton's lovely beaches, you'll find that there is much to see and do in this undiscovered corner of England. Here you can relax on the sandy beach, potter in the rock pools or just take in the views across The Wash. For the romantic in you, the sunsets must be seen to be believed. Hunstanton is well-placed to uncover the tranquil countryside and coastal treasures of "Hidden Norfolk". Visit the fascinating Sea Life Sanctuary or if you're a fan of the Royal family or just appreciate England's rich history, Sandringham Royal Estate is just five minutes from the hotel. Its opulent house and beautiful gardens are well worth a visit.

Those interested in architecture and history will find many interesting venues to occupy their time, though recent developments have diversified the range of attractions on offer.

Festivals and Events

Festivals and Events

Planning your trip around a specific event? Maybe you'd just like a bit more inspiration for things to see and do during your stay.

Click here for a guide to what's on when in and around Hunstanton.

Hunstanton Sea Life SanctuaryHunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary
Visitors of all ages love this fascinating sea front attraction, standing on the Promenade. Interactive pools filled with crabs and starfish are the perfect place to get up close to creatures of the deep, and you’ll find Nemo a million times over in the vibrant Clownfish Kingdom. Seals, penguins and otters live amongst the centre’s fishy residents, and the sharks are particularly popular. It takes just ten minutes to walk to the Sea Life Sanctuary from the Golden Lion, which makes it a great attraction to visit in any weather. Visit their website

Elton HallElton Hall
Those interested in historic buildings and carefully maintained gardens often take day trips to Elton Hall. It’s just a little less than 1.5 hours away, and is situated close to Peterborough in an extensive estate covering 3,800 acres. Part romantic and part gothic, the house is surrounded by mature trees and pretty ponds as well as an arboretum and shrub garden. The Loch Fyne Restaurant is a cosy traditional eatery serving locally sourced seafood, and the grounds also include a tea room and a lovely little garden centre.  Inside the house, you’ll see opulent rooms including marble halls, banqueting spaces, a chapel and a library. Visit their website

Grimsthorpe CastleGrimsthorpe Castle
1.5 hours from Hunstanton, Grimsthorpe Castle stands on the historic edge of the Lincolnshire Forest, where there are formal parks featuring mature interspersed oak trees. The house and gardens are open to the public, and are well-maintained with plenty of interesting features. Youngsters can enjoy the adventure playground, and all ages can view three species of deer that reside within the grounds. The tea rooms serve light lunches and traditional afternoon tea, and the shops are open throughout the year. It’s possible to book hot air balloon flights that depart from the grounds of Grimsthorpe, ideal as a luxury activity or for a unique wedding proposal. Visit their website

Houghton Hall
Houghton Hall is a mere 30-minute drive from the Golden Lion Hotel. It’s elegant but impressive – a large building set in well-kept grounds including a deer park, ornamental gardens, a sculpture park and stables. The world’s largest private collection of model soldiers can be found in the on-site Soldier Museum, and the grounds include a lovely gothic church. Within the Stable Block, there is a restaurant offering indoor and outdoor seating. Visit their website

Sandringham HouseSandringham
Perhaps the region’s most famous attraction, the Sandringham Royal Estate includes Sandringham House and its gardens. More than 60 acres of land have been carefully maintained, with woodland walks and beautiful flowers. Parts of the estate are open to the public, and royal collections are housed in on-site museums. The visitor centre includes shops and a restaurant, and guided tours are available. Visit their website

Peckover HousePeckover House and Garden
A National Trust property, this fascinating building was home to the Peckover family of Quakers. It’s a Georgian residence that houses artifacts and exhibits, giving an insight into life in the Peckover household. Two-acre grounds include a rose garden and croquet lawn, as well as a barn and stable. The house was built in the early 1700s, and now includes a gift shop and a tea room as well as a second-hand book shop.  Garden tours are free, and many National Trust events are held throughout the year.

Oxburgh HallOxburgh Hall
This moated manor house is a popular National Trust attraction, originally built in the 15th century. The gardens include woodcarving trails, and the National Trust holds various events throughout the year. Visitors are sure to love the colourful floral gardens, and the on-site Catholic chapel, as well as the woodland walks. Visit their website

Houghton MillHoughton Mill
This attraction is an 18th century working watermill, which offers an interesting and educational day out. It’s about 1.5 hours from Hunstanton, and is a five-storey building situated on the Great Ouse River. You can buy flour that’s been through the traditional mill grinding system, and can walk through the surrounding meadows. This National Trust property includes on-site tea rooms, and plays host to a varied calendar of events.

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Located on the East Coast of England, the Golden Lion is in Hunstanton near The Wash.

Use the directions above or put our postcode into your Sat Nav.

Alternatively, if you are coming by car the following directions are from the A1(M):

Travelling north on the A1(M), exit at J17. Follow signs to the A1139, keeping right at the fork in the road. Merge on to the A1139, and take the second exit at the next roundabout travelling on to Peterborough Road. Continue on to Eye Road, and take the first exit at the next roundabout. Soon, you’ll come to another roundabout, where you should take the third exit on to the A47. Follow the A47, going straight over four roundabouts. At the fifth, take the first exit on to the A47/S Brunk, heading to Wisbech over four more roundabouts. Take the third exit at the next roundabout, and stay on the A47. Exit towards the Docks, and take the second exit at the roundabout marked A149/Queen Elizabeth Way. Go over two more roundabouts, before taking the first exit at the third roundabout to remain on the A149. Take the second exit at the next roundabout, go straight over the following roundabout and turn left at Greevegate. You’ll see the Golden Lion Hotel on your right.

Car Parking

This hotel has a car park with a limited amount of priority car parking spaces. These can be reserved at £5.00 per day. There is some on street parking usually available.

By Train

The nearest railway station to Hunstanton is Kings Lynn approximately 16 miles away and about a 30 minute drive.

Our restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a meal as it makes the most of our location with great sea views. Breakfasts are a hearty affair to start the day with a great choice of cooked options alongside cereals, toast and tea and coffee. With a daily changing dinner menu, our table d'hôte option offers traditional favourites served alongside modern classics. The varied menu will usually offer something from the sea, as well as meat and vegetarian options. There is always a selection of traditional desserts or cheese to finish your meal, followed by a coffee. During the day you can also enjoy a snack from the bar and when the weather is fine you can also enjoy the sunny garden seating - a great place to relax with some refreshments as you watch the world go by.

Enjoy a la carte dining

A three course table d'hôte dinner menu is offered as standard with all of our half board breaks. If you would like a wider choice at dinner you are welcome to choose from our a la carte menu for a small supplement. Each dish has a different supplement which is displayed on the menu.

Sample Table D'hôte Menu

Garlic Mushrooms (v)
Sauteed mushrooms in a creme fraiche garlic and chive sauce served with a crisp toasted brioche

Homemade Cream of Carrot and Coriander Soup (v)
A temptingly tasty combination with homemade crispy croutons

Salmon and Pasta Salad
Flakes of poached salmon with fusilli pasta bound with creme fraiche lemon and chopped chives

Main Course

Grilled Pork Chop
Grilled and topped with sautéed apples, local cider sauce and roasted new potatoes

Sea Bass and Lime Fishcake
Flakes of sea bass and pollack combined with mashed potato, lime and ginger dressed with seasonal leaves and lemon mayonnaise

Tomato and Mozzarella Ravioli (v)
Classic vegetarian dish with a tangy tomato and herb sauce accompanied with garlic ciabatta bread

Apple and Sultana Pie
Slices of succulent apple in a sweet short crust, dusted with sugar and served hot with custard or cream

Belgian Chocolate and Raspberry Bombe
A sweet and rich chocolate mousse with a crusted raspberry soft centre

A selection of Ice Cream
Served with a crispy wafer

Freshly brewed Douwe Egberts Coffee and Mints

Food Hygiene 4 Star
Meal Times

Monday to Sunday 8am to 10 am

Monday to Sunday 6pm to 8.15pm

The Golden Lion Hotel

Hunstanton is a traditional family resort on the Norfolk coastline. If you are looking for a rewarding break in this charming part of England, The Golden Lion is the perfect choice. The Golden Lion is a small hotel but a true icon of the town.  It is the oldest building in what was originally called “New Hunstanton,” as settlements in Hunstanton actually date back to prehistoric times. Built in 1846, it occupies an unrivalled position and from the hotel you can enjoy panoramic views over the pleasant green and sandy beach to the sea beyond.

The Golden Lion features a popular public bar or if you’re looking for peace and quiet as you relax with a drink, the residents’ bar offers a cosy and welcoming option. In summer you can sit out in our pleasant gardens for a spot of people watching along the seafront as you sip a glass of wine or a pint of local ale.

The Golden Lion has a lovely restaurant where you can enjoy the sea views as you dine and a modern function room, perfect for special occasions. The Standard bedrooms offer simple, crisp comfort. There is also the option to upgrade to a Premier Room with sumptuous four-poster bed, large flat-screen TV and spacious en suite bathroom. Whichever room you choose, you’re assured a relaxing stay on the Norfolk Coast, just ten minutes from the Sandringham Royal Estate and within easy reach of some of the county’s most interesting walking trails and famous cliffs. For a small fee we also accept dogs at the hotel by prior arrangement.

  • 29 Bedrooms
  • Seafront location
  • Wonderful views
  • Small, intimate hotel
  • Public bar and outside seating area
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • 24 hour reception
  • Check in time 3 pm
  • Check out time 10 am
  • Car Parking
  • Dog friendly

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Photograph of Zoe, Hotel Manager of The Golden Lion Hotel Hotel

Zoe, Hotel Manager

A Warm Welcome To The Golden Lion Hotel…

Our location is the best in the town only a short walk across the road to the Sea front or just around the corner is a number of unique shops. The views across the Wash are stunning and our Sunsets are breath taking. These views can be experienced from our Restaurant, the garden or a number of the bedrooms.

We have a number of great places to visit whilst staying at the Hotel. I would recommend The Royal Household at Sandringham which is a 10 minute drive, Holkham Hall which is very popular and a favourite of mine is Hunstanton Sealife Centre the seal pups are adorable.

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What some of our guests have to say…

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My Mum and I have just returned from a short break At the Golden Lion. A lovely hotel in a stunning location. Rooms and food both very good. Staff friendly and helpful.

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On arrival we were welcomed warmly and given all information we needed, we always felt that if we needed anything we only had to ask, all staff were always friendly and helpful at all times. Our hotel room was really nice as was the food. Hunstanton is a lovely place for walks and by using the coast hopper bus you can explore further. Thanks for such a lovely break.

Noreen and Rob Hubbard Norfolk
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We have just returned home from a 3 day break. Loved the food, the staff were very helpful and friendly... would certainly visit again and hopefully very soon.

B Burdon Corby

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At the Golden Lion we are able to cater formal sit-down meals as well as informal receptions. Wedding breakfasts can be catered for parties between 10 and 60 people and evening receptions from 30 up to 80 people.

We can help you with menu ideas for your reception from our extensive Banqueting Menus, which have been carefully selected to offer great choice and variety and to suit different tastes and budgets. Alternatively, if you want to personalise your reception our chef will help you recreate your own favourite dishes, letting you add some of your own flair and style to the occasion.

With 29 bedrooms at The Golden Lion we are able to offer numerous options to suit your wedding party. If you are booking your reception with us, please speak to us about the accommodation packages on offer.

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