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Squashed peaches. Delicious! They are called pita peaches אפרסק פיטה here. Not sure what the universe is trying to tell me about pita this week, but my discoveries have been kinda cute.
I did a bit of research and found that I am not the only one enamoured by these little gems. Most of the articles that I read described these little things as cute, sweet, bemusing… They were first introduced to America from China, in the late 1800s. They are known by a number of names: Saturn peaches, doughnut peaches, paraguayos, flat peaches, belly-up peaches… They are deliciously sweet "with almond tones", less fuzzy than your standard peach, fit snugly into your hand. I think that delightful is the perfect word to describe these - it's hard to eat them without a giggle.


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DETROIT (WKZO) -- There is more bad news for General Motors investors. Morgan Stanley has downgraded the automaker's stock and lowered its price target by 16-dollars a share to 33-dollars per share.
The automaker is also facing a seven-thousand dollar a day fine by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over the lack of documents requested by the federal agency. GM has failed to respond to 107 questions concerning the handling of an ignition switch problem in millions of vehicles that has led to at least 13 deaths.


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Dear readers,
After 10 years online, the website CaptainsVoyage main-page has moved from Apple's own iWEB to the much more user-friendly, and easier-to-peronalize Sandvox: the move was done primarily because of simplicity in updating and also for purposes of following new trends. I certainly hope the new format will be well recieved and that I will be able to keep it updated much more frequently than in the past.
With the tabs above, I have a feeling the site will be much more easy to navigate, and therefore also friendly for the readers. You may notice that some things may have disappeared in the transition from the old version, such as for example all the unfinished pages, and those pages which hardly saw any visitors at all.
No matter your reason for coming to this site, I humbly thank you all for coming, and for spending some time here with me. In closing, I would also like to welcome you back here again and again, in the future. At this point, I can promise you that as time goes on, more and more of the site will eventually come back "LIVE".
Captain Jan-Olav, aka Captain Bank
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Here is a wonderful way to find some new and different books to read to your children. Each year, a group of Missouri children's librarians get together and select ten books to share with our customers. These nominees have been selected for a variety of reasons including introducing children to diverse themes, cultures, and topics. Personally, I always find them to be great when read aloud. They are written by a variety of authors and illustrators of children's books, including Missouri authors, illustrators, and themes, when possible.
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The Building Block Award is presented annually to the author and illustrator of the picture book voted most popular by preschool children in Missouri's public libraries. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to read aloud to children from birth through kindergarten.
Here is a list of the ten titles selected for this year. Voting for this award will take place from September 1 through December 31, 2011. Click on this link to find the current Missouri Building Block Nominees.
The Missouri Building Block award is presented annually to the author and illustrator of the picture book voted most popular by children not yet in 1st grade. Each year, 10 books are nominated. In order to be eligible to vote, children must read or listen to at least five of the nominated books. Ballots are available at the circulation desk. Voting will continue through December 31st; however, we ask that children vote only once.
It's time! It's awards season, folks. We librarians get pretty psyched about this time of year, trying to decide which books may win big! If you are yawning already, I promise to make it worth your while with two words: Truman and Gateway. That's right, the 2012-2013 nominees have been announced!
Mildred L. Batchelder had a goal to "eliminate barriers to understanding between people of other cultures, races, nations, and languages." A former director of the Association for Library Service to Children, she also worked at various libraries and served thirty years with the American Library Association starting in 1936. Today the Mildred L. Batchelder Award is given yearly to a book that was written in a language other than English in a country other than the U.S., and then translated into English for U.S. publication.
The nominees for the 2012 Hugo Awards for science fiction and fantasy were announced recently, and I was pleased, nay elated, to find John Scalzi's Shadow War of the Night Dragons: Book One: The Dead City: Prologue nominated for Best Short Story. Why the outburst of glee? Because SF and fantasy writers often take themselves and the genres just a little too seriously.
On a recent visit to see my grandkids, I learned that my oldest granddaughter was reading The Hunger Games series. She explained that the school librarian had given her the 3-book boxed set. After a little prompting from her mom, I learned that the set was an award for being the only student in her school building to have read all of the Mark Twain Award nominee books. Of course, this former teacher—turned—librarian grandmother was thrilled to hear that news. She was excited to have been able to vote for her favorite.
I'm assuming that you love to read, and because you love to read, you like to hear about new and upcoming books. Am I right to assume this? Well, if you're anything like me, you also like to hear about the up and coming award books like Mark Twain, Gateway, and Truman. Yet again this year, we have a wonderful selection of books to choose from.
Drum roll please, because this week is award week for the American Library Association! Each year at the end of January, ALA announces all of the national award-winning titles for both children and teens. Each award honors an author or illustrator for excellence in a different literary category, and we would like to recommend just a few of them to you.
The winner of the 2012 Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award was Press Here by Herve Tullet. The Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award is decided by the children of the state of Missouri.
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Hi Sue,
I have started a group called Book Talk, in which we discuss whatever we happen to be reading rather than a set book per month. The first meeting was very enjoyable. If you are interested have a look:
Welcome to the London Strollers Meetup group Sue. Hope to see you on a walk soon.
Hi Sue. The visit to the time capsule - Dennis Severs house is isted on my meet up site Carpe Diem - daytime events in London. You'll find all the details on http://www.meetup.com/Carpe-Diem-Dayt...
Look forward to seeing you there. Merry Christmas, Julia.
Hi Sue. Welcome to Arts Link London. Look forward to seeing you at the William Morris exhibition.
Bests, Julia.
Hi Sue, It was really nice to see you again, I really enjoyed the walk on Saturday. Hope to see you again soon.
Hi Sue. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction! Hope you had a good sauna! Linda
Hi Sue! I hope you are doing well....glad to see you are finding other walks to go on...given that CELO is inactive at the moment :)
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Two major developments could devastate the wild nature of the Grand Canyon.Read the Story
House Moves on Dirty Water Bill
Despite thousands of comments sent by activists, the US House voted to approve yet another attempt to block the Clean Water Act protection rule-making underway by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Protect Wyoming's Upper Green River
Imagine a proposal to dam the wild river, and the valley it cut, where your family has lived and worked and gathered together for almost 90 years. What would you do?
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The Kuyper Cake Collection
The Kuyper Cake Collection was started by Frances Kuyper, the Cake Lady, and represents historic and artistic examples of the art of cake decorating. Learn more about Frances and the cake collection here.
Southern Beers
The Southern Food and Beverage Museum has a collection of international breweriana that includes beer bottles, beer cans, bottle caps, coasters, glasses, and promotional merchandise. This on-line exhibit is just the beginning of SoFAB's plan to share its collection, curated by Danielle Nitwe welcome your comments. Click here to view the online exhibit.
Tremé's Cooking
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Restaurant Restorative
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Lansing, MI (WTVB) _ They say they are prepared in Lansing to handle 10,000 protestors today in, or about 4 times the number who appeared last Thursday. State Police Inspector Dean Adamczyk says they shut down the Capitol when things got out of hand last week and they could again.
He says they have brought in 150 extra Troopers from around the state to beef up security and closed the streets around the Capitol to make room. Protestors had better dress warmly because not everyone will be getting inside.
The fire marshal has reportedly set the capacity at 2,000. Lawmakers weren't in Lansing yesterday but that didn't keep groups from protesting.
The Michigan Nurses Association held a silent protest on the Capitol Steps with their mouths taped shut. Katie Oppenheim says the Union is their strong voice in the work place that allows them to advocate for patients against corporations that only are interested in profit.
She says she plans to be there again today. They say the Governor will do irreparable damage to the state if he signs the Right to Work Legislation. The House is expected to approve the Senate bill that passed last Thursday, and that would be the bill that goes to the Governor.
Exactly when he plans to sign it, isn't exactly clear, but he has said it would be before the legislative session ends. What will the impact of Right to work be on Michigan? Upjohn Institute Labor Economist George Erickcek says according to the studies that he trusts, not much, especially here in West Michigan.
He says in the public sector, since police and fire fighters are exempted, it seems to be primarily aimed at the teachers union. He says it takes 3 to 5 years to show any results, and that's why he doubts claims that Indiana's recent successes are due to right to work.


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Somewhere Between the Capital Letters and the Paragraph Breaks.
A college professor of mine once told the class the tale of how she and her husband fell in love. They met one another at a time in their lives where Distance had a cunning plan to keep them apart. But, even being thousands of miles apart, they fell in love. Somewhere Between the Capital Letters and the Paragraph Breaks.
"It was really different during that time. You would spill your heart out onto a page, baring all your secrets and then you would drop it in the mail box," I remember her saying. "The test was in the waiting. Waiting to see what he would say back, waiting to learn more about him with every letter in the mail."
It is not just "mushy gushy" letters. It is any kind of letter where one sits down and dedicates the writing of words and syllables and sentiments with another in mind. I daresay, it is the most beautiful thing in the world.


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Two families say weather alerts helped them prepare for a storm that toppled a large tree in Mableton. Strong winds slammed the tree onto a home.The tree sat just outside Ruby Lockett's bedroom. She said that strong winds made the tree sway before it finally crashed onto a neighbor's home. Frank Pruitt owns the home. He said that the home's tenant, a young mother, had gotten early notification about the severe weather. She had her children in a bathtub with a mattress on top of them. No one was hurt. The home suffered major damage. Pruitt is hoping to salvage some of the property.
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July 25, 2002
Employers initiated 1,557 mass layoff actions in June 2002, as measured by new filings for unemployment insurance benefits during the month. Each action involved at least 50 persons from a single establishment, and the number of workers involved totaled 159,352.
A year earlier, in June 2001, there were 2,107 mass layoff events involving 253,826 workers. (June 2002 contained 4 weeks for possible mass layoffs, compared with 5 weeks in each June of the prior 2 years.)
From January through June 2002, the total number of initial claims, at 1,069,361, was lower than January-June 2001, while the number of events, at 9,779, was somewhat higher.
These data are products of the Mass Layoff Statistics program. Mass layoffs data for May and June 2002 are preliminary and subject to revision. Note that the June 2002 data do not include Arizona. For more information, see news release USDL 02-402, Mass Layoffs in June 2002 (PDF) (TXT).
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Editor's Desk, Mass layoffs in June on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2002/jul/wk4/art04.htm (visited September 22, 2014).
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The San Jose Sharks are emerging as a strong contender for Rick Nash. Sources say Columbus initially targeted Logan Couture, but was quickly told that was a non-starter. But, make no mistake, San Jose will stay in the mix until Monday's deadline.
Nash and Sharks veteran Joe Thornton are good friends and have shown an impressive chemistry when playing together internationally that isn't being overlooked. The Sharks would prefer an off-season deal to avoid the in-season disruption, but San Jose is keen.
Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson won't discuss specifics on any of the deals he's working on, but tells TSN there has been a lot of creativity suggested with a variety of his players. You can't blame Howson for working outside the short list Rick Nash provided at the beginning of this saga.
As much as Howson wants to hit a grand slam in this deal, Nash isn't focused solely on the next four months and where his best chance to win a Stanley Cup might be. The 27-year-old is about to make a life-altering decision on where he wants to spend the next six-plus years of his life while investing in the community the way he has in Columbus.
So, as diligently as Howson is working to find the best deal, it's highly unlikely Rick Nash can be pressured into accepting a trade to a team or city he's not interested in going to.
Toronto's bevy of blue-liners continues to draw interest from around the league.
With Jake Gardiner unavailable, multiple teams would like to pry Luke Schenn loose, however the Leafs insist he won't get moved unless faced with an offer they can't refuse, and so far, that offer hasn't been made. Carl Gunnarsson, Cody Franson and Keith Aulie are also generating interest.
Chicago, Detroit, New Jersey, Edmonton and Winnipeg remain among the teams still searching for defencemen, so Toronto expects an opportunity will surface in the days ahead.
The Edmonton Oilers are also hoping action heats up on Ales Hemsky. Inquiring teams say Hemsky's asking price of an NHL roster player in return is too steep, given his lack of offensive production and potential status as a rental. However, unless those currently on the fence shift to selling mode, teams like Edmonton and Toronto, who have players in play, may hold firm on what they expect in return.


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Lyrics & Chords
A song from the movie Satte pe Satta…
originally sung by Kishore Kumar.
Rashmi Nair said
Nice rendition, Pradeep. Very good voice and sung flawlessly. Try to get more expression and feel into your renditions, then it will sound even better.
Please listen to Dil Cheez Kya Hai
Harshan Nambiar (away for a month india vacation) said
Pradeep ….lovely song and equally well executed. Every nuance has been touched with precision ….agree with Rashmi ….expressions could be better. Great voice and great singing ….one of your best……Kishoreda ki JAI ho:-)
5/5 from me …….
Check out sama hai suhana suhana
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"Panthi hoon mai"http://www.muziboo.com/sreehu420/music/panthi-hoon-mai-us-path-ka-
my duet with smitha Jaane jaa
Srividya Kasturi said
Nicely sung, Pradeep! Antaras were very well done!
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Srini S said
loved it mr.pradeep.wat a song pick?Thanku somuch f
or singing this.u have done a great job.u have a ve
ry nice voice.keep them coming.
Shyam Govind said
Nice chetta…. I didn't knew u sing so well…well sung I must say :)
Although I am saying from a listener's perspective and am absolutely gud in technicalities of music….some inputs from my end.
- Beginning was excellent !!
- the part where u go to high pitch… like "ek din aayega….", voice feels a bit shaky not solid and smooth.I think that wld only come with more practice… :)
- ur rendering of low voice in song is very nice. :)
- at times there was a very slight accented hindi but thts very understandable…
I am ur fan now… :) autograph please !!
Vinut Hiremath said
Awesome man….!!! You should take part in the competitions…. Dont let this talent go waste….
Neha ........ said
U know I have story behind this song (as usual hehe) My brother used to sing this for his girlfriend (now his wife) so so sooooo beautiflly… And with so much feel (no wonder)… So this brings back some memories…
I think u did a great job with the singing… Technically ur singing is almost flawless, but this song is all about 'feel'… you did a good job with that too, but IMO that part cud've been better… All the best and keep sharing… Cheers :)
Kumar Srinivasan said
Have not heard the original but I liked your rendition – good energy and very well sung. Your voice is well projected in this song. Keep it up.
Ravi Kiran said
sakkhathaagide maan…… :)
Praveen Vs said
another adipoli addition…but i have heard you sing this song much better many number of times…
keep posting…
Soumitra Sarkar said
you have a nice full voice :) expressions were nice …energy thoda aur zyada ho sakta tha …overall very good job man :) Keep singing :)
- Soumitra
Pls listen to my Piya Piya Piya attempt.
Adwait Ranade said
Good one, Buddy! Keep 'em coming!
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Khawer Khilji said
Hi Pradeep,
Nice song selection and you have rendered well.
Just try to pour some more feel.
My tribute to Legends.
Irfan Gani said
very nice,,,,,very nice texture of voice
pls chek my attempt
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About Us
The Baha Mar team has people from all walks of life and cultures, and diverse professional backgrounds. Together, they have found a consistent approach to deliver a world-class project.
Mr. Sarkis Izmirlian was born in Switzerland, and currently resides in Nassau, The Bahamas. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, with a double major in International Business and Finance.
As Chairman and CEO of Baha Mar Ltd., Mr. Izmirlian is the driving force behind the Caribbean's largest single-phase hospitality investment in history. The US$3.5 billion resort, financed by the Export-Import Bank of China, is currently the largest project under development in the Western Hemisphere. His decision to completely redevelop the Cable Beach area of Nassau by acquiring over 400 hectares of land with one kilometer of beachfront, and re-routing Nassau's main road around the perimeter of the property, established his unique vision for the project and the rebirth of The Bahamian Riviera.
Baha Mar will be a collection of the most extraordinary names and experiences in hospitality: SLS Hotel, Grand Hyatt, Rosewood Hotels and the largest casino hotel in the Caribbean. In addition, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, the largest and most modern convention center in the region, world-class dining, shopping, spas and entertainment, and an 8 hectare beach and pool experience will set a new standard of luxury and excitement in the resort industry.
Mr. Dunlap has over 30 years of management experience in the Resort and Hospitality industry. Prior to his appointment as President, he served Baha Mar as Executive Vice President, Development and Construction. Before joining Baha Mar, he was President of Washington D.C. based Revolution Places Development, responsible for Cacique, Costa Rica, a $1 billion luxury resort development in Costa Rica, as well as development expansion for the Miraval wellness resort brand .
Prior to that, Mr. Dunlap was a Partner with East West Partners and was the senior project development executive for The Highlands at Northstar, a ski destination resort anchored by a newly constructed $300 million Ritz Carlton Hotel and Residences.
He also worked for 15 years with the Walt Disney Company as Senior Vice President for Walt Disney Imagineering responsible for the design, development and construction of a variety of projects including Disney Vacation Club Resorts, Disney Cruise Line ships, terminals and the Castaway Cay private island located in The Bahamas. Mr. Dunlap also oversaw the development of a portfolio of hotel projects in Paris, Florida and Hong Kong.
Paul Pusateri joined the casino industry in 1996 as president of Paris Las Vegas, where he oversaw the development and opening of the Las Vegas Strip resort while also serving as president of its sister property, Bally's Las Vegas. He then went on to become senior vice president of The Venetian and The Palazzo resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, overseeing the operations of two of the most successful casinos in the U.S. The Venetian, a 7,000-suite resort, features more than 2 million square feet of convention space, 29 restaurants and bars, and is the world's largest resort to earn a Four Star rating from the Mobil Travel Guide (now Forbes Travel Guide). Both the Venetian and the $1.9 billion Palazzo, its sister property, hold the AAA Five Diamond rating.
He has also served in senior positions with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, including the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Four Seasons Clift Hotel in San Francisco, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, and the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. In his role at Baha Mar, Mr. Pusateri will be responsible for all day-to-day operations at the $3.5 billion destination gaming resort. Mr. Pusateri holds a bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant management from the University of New Haven and is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America.
Mr. Ludwig spent a 21-year career at Four Seasons Hotels Inc., where he held numerous financial and planning positions, including the position of Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Douglas led all financial aspects of the company, including strategic planning, treasury, technology, tax and investor relations, financial reporting and statutory compliance.
During his tenure at the Four Seasons, Mr. Ludwig also led the initial public offerings on both the Toronto and New York stock exchanges; led the strategic initiative of transforming the Four Seasons' business model; established strategic objectives and executed numerous asset dispositions and acquisitions.
Before joining the Four Seasons, Mr. Ludwig worked at KPMG, one of the world's leading accounting, auditing and tax firms. Various promotions throughout his seven-year career span with the company led to his appointment as Senior Audit Manager. He was responsible for a number of the firm's large, international audit clients, including the Four Seasons Hotel Inc. for two years.
Mr. Djerejian manages business development and strategic planning initiatives for the Baha Mar group, including the structuring, negotiation and execution of strategically important transactions. He plays lead roles in forging agreements with Baha Mar's financing, governmental, hotel and other key partners and stakeholders. Prior to his role with Baha Mar, Mr. Djerejian worked as a corporate lawyer at a New York City law firm focused primarily on project finance, securities and merger & acquisitions transactions, as well as insolvency-related matters. He also has extensive experience in commercial real estate and alternative investments, cross-border negotiations and special situations. He holds both a Masters of Business Administration from Columbia University's Graduate School of Business and Juris Doctorate from the Georgetown University Law Center and received a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. He is a member of the New York State Bar.
Ms. Godreau started her notable marketing career at P&G (Procter & Gamble) in San Juan, Puerto Rico where she was born. She relocated to the United States in an executive leadership position with Pizza Hut, as Director of Marketing for Central America and the Caribbean, and later moved to Blockbuster Video, where she was a key player in their international expansion to Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region.
She joined the Walt Disney Company in 1997 where she held executive positions of increasing responsibility over a 12-year career, ultimately serving as Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Walt Disney World Resort and Global Multicultural Marketing for all Disney Theme Parks.
In 2009, Ms. Godreau joined an entrepreneurial team to establish a new online university in Southern California, and served as Chief Marketing Officer of Brandman University, part of the Chapman University System. Ms. Godreau earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Masters of Business Administration from Harvard University.
Robert "Sandy" Sands started his career at the Nassau Beach Hotel in 1970. He subsequently spent terms as General Manager at various hotels in the Caribbean, and worked for three-years as Vice President & General Manager of the Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino before returning to the Nassau Beach Hotel in 2004.
In May 2005, Baha Mar Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Sands to Vice President of Administration and External Relations. In this role, he assumed responsibility for the development and execution of Baha Mar's corporate outreach initiatives, industrial relations and human capital programs. Mr. Sands holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in Hospitality Management and Tourism Administration from Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada.
Roberts is an integral part of establishing key partnerships and alliances with retail, restaurant and other groups that will enhance the Baha Mar experiences. In his role, Roberts also manages the financial reporting, planning and analysis and treasury functions. His professional experience comes from various investment banking and accounting positions at firms in the United States and the United Kingdom including KPMG, Lehman Brothers and Dresdner Kleinwort. Additionally, Roberts was Managing Director of the Downtown Nassau Partnership. Roberts first joined Baha Mar 2006 after completing undergraduate studies in accounting at Florida International University and receiving a Masters degree in accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In 2001 he earned an MBA degree in finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Roberts has worked at Baha Mar for five years and serves as treasurer of the Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association.
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Established in 1982, CSCEC is the largest construction company and largest international general contractor in China. A recent accomplishment includes the completion of the Beijing National Aquatics Center, referenced during the 2008 Summer Olympics as the "Water Cube." CSCEC was designated the general contractor for Baha Mar in March 2010. An investor agreement between the two entities was signed simultaneously, giving CSCEC preferred equity investment in Baha Mar.
Michael Hong, Baha Mar's Master Planner and Principle Design Architect understands the shared human desire to gather, exchange culture, commerce and ideas in functional and beautiful spaces. Invigorated by the natural splendor of the Bahamian islands, Hong's innovative and immersive designs for Baha Mar are both instinctual and intricate. Drawing from the island's colonial heritage and its Bahamian soul, the visionary architect's idiosyncratic style manages the complex programmatic requirements with a simplicity that promises another groundbreaking experience.
Dianna Wong, Baha Mar's leading interior design architect recognizes that good design has the power to elevate lives. Known as an architect, interior designer and creator of unique, branded lifestyle environments, Wong's design philosophy is all encompassing and inclusive. Her work on Baha Mar began with the creation of The Baha Mar Design Vision Book. Inspired by the influences and complexities of many cultures, the multidisciplinary designer's architectural frameworks are infused with romantic references to the best of modernist decorative design and extend to the detailing of all furnishings and decorative elements. Wong's appreciation for craftsmanship and simple geometry are the trademarks of her brand. These elements are evident in her work on Baha Mar, which includes the interior design for the signature Baha Mar Casino & Hotel and residences, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® and Rosewood Residences® at Baha Mar.
The Ex-Im Bank is one of three institutional banks in China established to implement state policies in industry, foreign trade, diplomacy, economy and finance with the goal of promoting the export of Chinese products and services. Providing US$2.45 billion in crucial financing, the Ex-Im Bank signed extremely rare, formal agreements with the private company, Baha Mar, Ltd., in March 2010. The arrangement has been seen as a promising indicator of the impending upswing for the travel industry.
Baha Mar is at its core about The Bahamas. As a proud and dedicated member of the Bahamian community, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for everyone that lives, works and plays in this tropical paradise. Our corporate responsibility vision is based on five guiding principles that will create meaningful and sustainable social growth:
• Positive Economic Impact
• Local Talent Development Through Education & Training
• Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
• Support for the Arts and Culture
• Passionate Community Involvement
These guiding principles drive our daily decisions allowing us to design, construct and operate with responsible environmental impact and maximum social benefit. From a comprehensive sustainability strategy for the use and preservation of natural resources to educating local talent and supporting Bahamian art forms, Baha Mar is already implementing dozens of small and large programs to ensure The Bahamas continues to develop into a world-class destination to live and visit.
A World-Class Resort Providing Local Economic Benefit and Quality of Life
Baha Mar is a one-of-a-kind resort built on the dream of sharing the authentic Bahamas with the world's travel elite. Part of realizing this dream rests on ensuring that the community that provides a home for Baha Mar also benefits from its success. From the outset, the Baha Mar team has worked to ensure that Nassau – Baha Mar's island home – and The Bahamas as a whole reap substantial economic, social and community benefit from the construction and operation of the megaresort. Thoughtful planning, negotiations with The Government of The Bahamas and wise use of resources have created an environment that will lead to substantial tangible and intangible benefits for Bahamians for years to come.
Most importantly, Baha Mar will create a total of 8,000 permanent jobs for Bahamians when completed. It also is estimated that Baha Mar will contribute US$1 billion to the local economy and generate a GDP contribution of $11.2 billion (ten per cent) over a 20-year period. Throughout the building process, local businesses will have the opportunity to tender bids on approximately US$400 million in construction projects. To-date, construction projects totaling US$120 million have been awarded to Bahamian firms.
The community also has seen an immediate positive impact from the Baha Mar project through the recently completed diversion and modernization of West Bay Street – the main thoroughfare through the Cable Beach area. In addition to rerouting the road, this project included a new commercial center -- three new bank buildings, a new fire station and a new police station -- bordered by a public-access nature preserve and adjacent walking trails and park.
In addition, numerous programs focused on natural resource stewardship, support of local charities and arts organizations, job skills training and other community support have been implemented to positively impact local quality of life.
Baha Mar Academy
As part of its focus on identifying and developing local talent, Baha Mar will commit approximately US$8 million to create and run the Baha Mar Service and Training Academy with $US3 million dedicated to construction-period training. The mission of the Baha Mar Academy is to identify Bahamian talent and provide training – in partnership with government – for the more than 8,000 jobs that will be created by the resort. When fully functioning, the academy will play a key role in ensuring that staff is trained in a range of areas from construction and practical skills to the finer points of impeccable service expected from a world-class resort.
Between now and the opening of Baha Mar, the Academy will conduct job fairs and scout for talent in The Bahamas and in Bahamian communities throughout the world. Once candidates are identified, screened and selected for Academy programs in construction and hospitality skills, they will receive additional training and skills fine-tuning to prepare them to deliver the highest standard of excellence regardless of the job they are performing. After Baha Mar's opening, the Baha Mar Academy will continue to provide on-going training and development to prepare current and future generations of Bahamians for professional growth.
Beach Restoration
Baha Mar recently embarked on an ambitious restoration project aimed at returning a more than one-half mile stretch of oceanfront in Cable Beach to the natural state it enjoyed in the 1950s before decades of development interrupted the natural cycles of the beach. During the next 15 months, Baha Mar will complete a three-phase restoration program that will add structural enhancements to help reverse the effects of erosion, re-establish the vegetated dune and remove man-made enhancements.
Improvements include surge wall protection works during Phase 1, offshore protection and removal of the man-made Wyndham Nassau Resort lagoon during Phase 2, and introduction of additional sand to round out Phase 3. When complete, the restoration program will create a 3,000-foot continuous beach running from the western side of the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort through to the eastern tip of Goodman Bay, which will benefit Baha Mar guests, as well as local and international visitors to the Bahamian Riviera. Over the next ten years, the work that is being done today will continually be enhanced to ensure the beach returns to its former glory.
Recycle, Reuse, Reduce
Whether it is every day recycling programs or re-use of significant amounts of building materials, Baha Mar has introduced many programs to minimize or eliminate the amount of construction waste sent to the New Providence landfill. Baha Mar is fully committed to carrying out the demolition of existing buildings, clearing of land and construction of the new resort in the most sustainable way possible. To achieve this goal, the company has worked with its staff and contractors to ensure that materials are repurposed, recycled and reused whenever possible. Many of these programs reach far beyond the resort, benefitting the community through tangible donations and decreased stress on the local environment.
Surplus Building Materials Benefit Hurricane Victims
Early in the demolition phase of The Wyndham Nassau Resort Tower F, Baha Mar committed to donating a trove of the hotel's building materials to Bahamian hurricane victims. A collection of bathroom fixtures -- basins, bathtubs and toilets -- along with closet and entry doors were donated to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for use in rebuilding homes lost to storm damage. Rather than littering scarce space in the island's landfill, these building materials are now helping Baha Mar's neighbors and fellow Bahamians rebuild their lives.
Repurposed Concrete
As construction kicks into high gear, the Baha Mar team continues to implement practices designed to reduce the strain placed on the area's delicate environment and limited landfill space. As old towers and structures come down to make room for Baha Mar's new buildings, the supply of used concrete continues to grow. To deal with the issue, Baha Mar instituted a concrete repurposing/ recycling program designed to minimize the amount of construction waste. The process involves stripping the steel rebar from the concrete and sending the steel to a recycler. The concrete then is processed through a crusher to make aggregate for use as fill for pipe bedding and road sub-base on the Baha Mar construction site.
Screening for Topsoil
Topsoil is a rare item in the Bahamas and will be in great demand for Baha Mar's numerous landscaping needs. When faced with a surplus of soil removed from the project and road construction sites that was unsuitable for use as structural fill, the Baha Mar team adopted a screening process to repurpose this extra material. Rather than being trucked off site to the landfill, the extra material was collected and stored on the nearby old golf course site. A multi-step process was set up to screen out the rocks and tree waste from the unsuitable fill. The end product was then blended with sandy soils to make topsoil for use throughout the Baha Mar project demonstrating yet another way that Baha Mar is fulfilling its commitment to recycle, repurpose and reuse the island's limited resources.
Antonius Roberts Woodworking Program
Initial Baha Mar site preparation included the clearing and removal of non-indigenous trees and plants. Especially abundant were Casuarinas, non-native trees whose needle drop and shallow root systems inhibit the growth of other plants. There was no question as to whether the trees should be removed. The only issue was how to deal with them in an environmentally sensitive manner.
Through some creative thinking and a strong partnership with renowned Bahamian artist Antonius Roberts, this destructive tree became the root of a productive mentoring program designed to teach new job skills to young Bahamians. Working with Baha Mar and through the government's "Job Readiness Program," Roberts began teaching program participants the skills needed to transform the Casuarina trees into park benches and other furniture for use in and around the Baha Mar property. As of July 2012, four young men have joined the program creating 40 benches and many one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture, keepsake pens and birdhouses. Many of the benches and birdhouses have been installed around the newly restored Hobby Horse Lake and its adjacent public walkways. Baha Mar and Antonius Roberts are committed to keeping the program alive well into the future with the hopes that it will become a self sustaining program for training the next generation of Bahamian craftsmen.
Baha Mar Tree Farm
One of the challenges faced by Baha Mar designers was to identify an environmentally sensitive way to remove trees from the resort construction site. Given the resort's focus on environmental stewardship, the Baha Mar team wanted to find a way to preserve the trees rather than send them to the landfill. Some plants and trees, like the Casuarina tree, were non-indigenous, invasive varieties and were recycled as part of the Baha Mar / Antonius Roberts bench and furniture-making program. Others varieties of mature trees benefitted from the extra time and effort the Baha Mar team invested in relocating them to other locations on the resort property. To-date, more than 200 trees have been moved and are thriving in their new permanent Baha Mar homes or in a tree holding area where trees are transplanted until a permanent home is available for them.
Wetland Preserve
Although world renowned for its turquoise clear waters, The Bahamas offers many natural treasures away from its shores. A rich illustration of this is the 1,000-acre home of Baha Mar. The area supports several distinct ecosystems and one of the richest bird preserves on New Providence Island, the care of which represents a significant environmental responsibility for the resort.
True to its strong commitment to preserving the natural beauty of The Bahamas, Baha Mar is dedicating more than 70 acres of sensitive Cable Beach wetlands as the home of a much anticipated wetland preserve. Through an initial US$1million investment from Baha Mar – and an additional US$1million for maintenance – the area of mostly wetlands and mangroves will become a public-access sanctuary featuring indigenous flora and fauna.
Protected tree species such as Brasiletto, Caribbean Pine, Horseflesh, Mahogany, and Black Ebony will thrive in the "no build zone" and native wildlife will again flourish in the area. The preserve also will protect a recently discovered archaeological site featuring a cave and artifacts that pre-date Columbus. The cave, which will be part of the soon-to-be-built Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, will be protected by a "no disturb zone" that will limit access in order to preserve its fragile environment.
The Baha Mar Wetland Preserve will include sensitive shoreline, diverse wetlands and native forests, and as part of a master conservation and protection plan, will feature boardwalks and signage to allow visitors and residents to enjoy the area's natural diversity in a sustainable way.
Simultaneously, Baha Mar has embarked on the restoration of Hobby Horse Lake – named for the famed Hobby Horse Hall Racetrack that once stood across the street. Restoring the lake, which will serve as the entrance to the 70-acre preserve, includes removal of invasive plants to allow indigenous varieties to once again flourish.
To guard the fragile lake during the restoration process, Baha Mar opted for the eco-friendly method of manually clearing the area rather than employing heavy machinery. And, partnering with conservationists and environmental experts -- geologists, environmental technicians and a former president of the Bahamas National Trust -- Baha Mar underwrote an extensive training program for the clearing team that emphasized plant identification and environmental conservation. Native plant field guides were developed for correctly identifying plants to be protected and workers received special training on how best to treat native trees to promote the plants' long-term health.
This meticulous process underscores Baha Mar's firm commitment to environmental stewardship, and when completed, the Baha Mar Wetland Preserve -- with Hobby Horse Lake as its entrance -- will be a pristine, safe haven for native Bahamian flora and wildlife. It also will be a permanent showcase of The Bahamas' many natural treasures for visitors and residents to enjoy for generations to come.
Support For The Arts
Baha Mar's design vision is to remain authentic to The Bahamas. The resort's architecture is inspired by the African, Colonial and Caribbean heritage of the Island. But high regard for artistic expression does not stop there. Meaningful support for the arts is a guiding principle for Baha Mar, whether in the selection of artwork for the resort or in fostering excellence in the local arts community.
D'Aguilar Arts Foundation
The D'Aguilar Art Foundation, located in the heart of Nassau, boasts one of the most comprehensive privately held art collections in the Bahamas. The foundation features more than 450 works of art representing the development of contemporary art in The Bahamas. The diverse genres include paintings, photography, sculpture, and printmaking. Baha Mar worked closely with the D'Aguilar Foundation to secure the ability to showcase Foundation artwork on Baha Mar property following the resort's opening in 2014. Through the partnership, various art forms will be displayed in the resort's public areas to allow visitors and residents to experience an array of Bahamian art that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world.
Support For Community Artists Through Arts Purchases
Baha Mar also is strongly committed to building on the D'Aguilar Foundation art exhibits by including additional paintings, sculptures and other works of art from local artists in public and guest areas throughout the resort. The recently started program seeks to identify local artistic talent and select artwork for display in guest rooms, offices, back-of-house operations and resort public areas. In an effort to showcase the breadth of Bahamian talent, a variety of media and forms, including painting, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media will be purchased and displayed on an on-going basis.
Corporate Gift Giving
Baha Mar already has established a tradition of providing Bahamian art as gifts for dignitaries and corporate partners. Whether gifts crafted by renowned Bahamian artist Antonius Roberts from trees culled from the Baha Mar site or handcrafted teapots by local ceramic artist Jessica Colebrook, Baha Mar is committed to sharing with others the quality, charm and beauty of authentic Bahamian art.
Passionate Community Involvement
Baha Mar will employ more than 8,000 team members when it opens in late 2014. Mindful of the large positive impact this large workforce can have, Baha Mar is committed to creating a new "gold standard" in community involvement. The company's community programs – from enriching the lives of children to supporting local charities to ensuring the careful stewardship of island resources – rely on getting every Baha Mar team member engaged and excited about giving back.
The Salvation Army - Baha Mar Challenge
To help increase donations to The Salvation Army's "Welfare and Feeding" program and the School for the Visually Impaired and Blind Children, Baha Mar committed to matching donations dollar-for-dollar for a limited time during the holiday season. Special donation sites were added to the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Sheraton Nassau Resort lobbies to drive donations from staff and guests. Baha Mar partnered with radio, newspaper and other media to raise awareness of the campaign. The Challenge successfully ended with Baha Mar matching $10,000 in donations – a $20,000 Christmas present for those served by The Salvation Army.
Ride for Hope
Baha Mar is a strong supporter of Ride for Hope's flagship event, an annual Spring bike-a-thon staged in honor of cancer survivors and those who have lost their battle with the disease. Through its partnership with Ride For Hope, Baha Mar has contributed thousands of dollars and sponsored numerous teams in the annual bike rides. Truly a rallying event for the community, Baha Mar actively promotes participation by its employees and team members, supporting the community-at-large and encouraging health and wellness goals.
Guided by Baha Mar's deep commitment to The Bahamas, BELIEVE was designed to encourage the development of our community, the appreciation of our culture and to ensure the protection and conservation of our stunning environment.
With our dedicated and passionate team and our corporate partners, BELIEVE will focus on local initiatives to support organizations that make a difference in our community. Through volunteerism and monetary donations, our foundation is committed to working with our employees, our guests, our partners and our community to build a strong future for The Bahamas.
BELIEVE was built on the following three pillars Community, Culture and Conservation. Through its programs, we will champion sustainable conservation efforts, celebrate the diverse cultural traditions and artistic expressions of The Bahamas and strengthen our community through helping those in need
BELIEVE will be driven by exceptional creativity, imagination, and a strong desire to make a meaningful and lasting positive impact in our society. Our dedicated and passionate team will focus on local initiatives that build upon our three pillars and strive to ensure that all efforts lead to the betterment of our community.
All donations made to BELIEVE will be distributed responsibly to those in need. All operating and administrative expenses are covered by Baha Mar to ensure that 100% of donations are used toward their intended purpose.
The BELIEVE Foundation's Board of Directors consists of individuals who believe in our mission and are actively involved in the foundation's efforts. Our board members have a lifelong passion for charitable work and will provide an endless amount of knowledge and experience. With this Board's stewardship, we will protect and promote the values of the BELIEVE Foundation and continue to expand our efforts in the local community.
Believe Board Members
Sarkis Izmirlian – Chairman
Alessandra Holowesko - Education
Dawn Davies – Culture
Dionisio D'Aguilar – Community
Pericles Maillis – Conservation
Robert Sands – Communications
Hands for Hunger
The BELIEVE Foundation supports the non-profit organization Hands for Hunger and it's mission to end hunger in The Bahamas. This organization provides an opportunity to help those most vulnerable in our society especially our youth. Through their Food Rescue Program, Hands for Hunger has been collecting and distributing food through-out our community for more than five years. With their dedicated staff and volunteers, this organization has provided over 475,000 meals to date.
Ride For Hope
The BELIEVE Foundation has been, and continues to be a strong supporter of Ride for Hope. This organization holds charitable bike-a-thon to inspire others to support their cause through volunteerism and donations. This event is staged in honor of cancer survivors and those who have lost their battle with the disease. The bike-ride takes place in Eleuthera and allows for riders from all over the world to bike any distance of their choosing. Over the years, Ride for Hope has supported a variety of organizations which make a significant difference in preventative and treatment services for cancer. The Baha Mar team will participate again this fall as Ride for Hope continues their efforts in 2013.
Flood Relief
After the most recent flooding devastation through-out New Providence, we believed it was important for us to give back to those most affected. We took this opportunity to give back essential home items such as mattresses, box springs, linens, towels and pillows and donated the products to Pinewood Gardens community center. Pinewood Gardens was one of the hardest hit areas on New Providence and we hope these essential home items will help many families in need.
Papers for Pups
Papers 4 Pups, also called P4Ps, was organized as a community service effort and will be tied to Baha Mar's BELIEVE Foundation and its commitment to supporting the community. This program was developed out of a desire to assist the Humane Society in its efforts to care for, train and rehabilitate animals that are abandoned or homeless. The small gesture of donating the newspapers will go a long way in assisting the Humane Society and in particular, its four-legged residents. Papers 4 Pups is just the first of a family of ideas and concepts centered on helping our furry friends.To find out how to support this initiative email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Baha Mar "Lights it up" for World Autism Day
Baha Mar and the BELIEVE Foundation have an ongoing commitment to supporting Bahamians with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. Last year, the Believe Foundation helped to build a new facility for the students of Seahorse Institute after their previous one was lost in a fire. This year, Baha Mar will be launching a partnership with Best Buddies International to provide job training and employment opportunities for adults with Autism and other disabilities.
Blood Drive
Recently, BELIEVE, the Baha Mar Foundation, organized a blood drive at the Baha Mar office. Several employees participated in this community service activity, resulting in seventy-five liters of blood being added to the supply at the Princess Margaret Hospital Blood Bank. "Through the BELIEVE Foundation we are fostering a culture of volunteerism and community service at Baha Mar. We want to do our part in transforming The Bahamas by spreading this culture to the wider community and making a lasting difference in our society," said Paul Pusateri, Chief Operating Officer at Baha Mar. "Great communities are built when citizens and companies work together for the common good."
Guided by three sustaining pillars - community, culture and conservation, the BELIEVEFoundation actively supports various community initiatives such as cancer awareness and research as well as hurricane relief.
Soccer Clinic
During the Easter Holiday, The Baha Mar Tigers soccer team hosted a youth soccer clinic for young people from several homes for children throughout New Providence. During the clinic, the sixty-four attendees, ranging in age from seven to seventeen years old, learned soccer techniques and skills to improve their performance on the pitch.
Surplus Building Materials for hurricane relief
Early in the demolition phase of the Wyndham Nassau Resort Tower F, Baha Mar committed to donating a trove of the hotel's building materials to Bahamas hurricane victims. A collection of bathroom fixtures – basins, bathtubs and toilets – along with closet and entry doors were donated to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for use in the rebuilding homes lost to storm damage.
Repurposed Concrete
As old towers and structures came down to make room for Baha Mar's new buildings, we had an ample supply of concrete and steel rebar. Baha Mar instituted a concrete repurposing/ recycling program designed to minimize the amount of construction waste. The process involved stripping the steel from the concrete and sending it to be recycled. The excess concrete was processed through a crusher to make aggregate for use as a fill for pipe bedding and road sub-base on the Baha Mar construction site.
In total, 80% of our old buildings have been recycled.
Sheraton Farming Program
The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort and North Andros High School entered into an agreement to encourage and promote local farming efforts through-out The Bahamas. Agricultural surveys have shown that our farm producers are aging and not being replaced by young Bahamian producers. We hope this initiative will encourage young Bahamians to follow a career path in the agricultural sector. Locally grown produce should enhance both visitors and residents dining experience by introducing "farm to table" produce in our restaurants and markets.
Screening for Topsoil
During the initial phases of construction, our team had to remove excess layers of topsoil. The Baha Mar team adopted a screening process to repurpose this extra material. Rather than being trucked off side to the landfill, the extra material was collected and stored on the nearby old golf course site. This soil will eventually be reintroduced to the Core development area to raise the ground level to incorporate landscaping throughout the resort.
Salvation Army
To help increase donations to The Salvations Army's "Welfare and Feeding" program and the School for the visually impaired and blind, Baha Mar committed to matching donations dollar-for-dollar for a limited time during the holiday season. Through this campaign, we were able to raise $20,000 to support The Salvation Army and help those members of our community that rely on their generous work.
The Baha Mar team has people from all walks of life and cultures, and diverse professional backgrounds. Together, they have found a consistent approach to deliver a world-class project.


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NConf 1.2.6 Imports CSV Files
Born out of the practical needs of a Swiss telecommunications firm, the new version of the NConf configuration interface for Nagios has undergone some further improvements.
The new features for the NConf version encompass improvements, changes and bugfixes. Among them are importing of CSV files, classes and attributes for creating host and service templates, and smaller utilitities such as the new assign_cust_order datatype to control the series of entries in the configuration files. The generate_config command was also changed by transferring it to the perl database API introduced in the previous version. The API also got some enhancements of its own. A further small change to NConf is that the entries from imported Nagios configurations are brought in in order and not in a random sequence.
The Nagios NConf GUI is a relatively young project that debuted in March 2009 with version 1.2.4. Nagios users will find two readmes in the packed download archive that point to possible update problems from 1.2.4 or 1.2.5 to 1.2.6 because of command or name changes. Patches are available for particular problems. Apart from the Sourceforge download link, the project webpage includes a detailed changelog on the Download tab, along with a demo.
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Thanks in part to its incredibly deep blacks, experts say that the Sony Bravia XBR-HX950 outperforms most current LED TVs. The high price tag poses a value concern, however, and many experts are unimpressed with the lineup of features, at least when compared to competitors' flagship models.
The Sony HX950 series includes two models: the 55-inch Sony Bravia XBR-55HX950 (*Est. $3,200) and the 65-inch Sony Bravia XBR-65HX950 (*Est. $5,200) . Both sets share similar specifications save for screen size, and should perform similarly.
Overall a quality performer, though not perfect. When it comes to performance, the Sony HX950 series is at the top of its class, experts say. For example. David Katzmaier at CNET says that the Sony XBR-HX950 outperforms all other LED-based LCD TVs they've reviewed so far, including Sony's previous champ, the KDL-HX850 (*Est. $1,900 and up) .
Thanks to the full-matrix backlight with local dimming, black levels are impressive -- among the deepest of any LCD set, reports say. Color is excellent as well in all respects, with TelevisionInfo.com describing color temperature as "just about perfect." Most agree very little tweaking is needed, even out of the box. Contrast is also quite good, meaning you'll get bright whites to go along with those deep blacks. CNET does say to take Sony's MotionFlow 960 video processing with a grain of salt, but the important thing to know is that the TV has a 240 Hz refresh rate.
The XBR-HX950 does have a few flaws, however. You may find some blooming artifacts in backlighting zones of high contrast, an expected downside to local dimming. The Sony XBR-HX950 also ranks quite poorly in terms of viewing angle: Katzmaier says you can notice colors and dark areas wash out from just a couch cushion beyond direct viewing -- which is quite disappointing, considering the XBR-HX950's high cost.
Audio quality is pretty good for built-in TV sound; the 10-watt subwoofer and two 10-watt speakers can hold their composure even at high volumes.
Lots of features, but competitors have more. Although the XBR-HX950 is technically loaded with extras, it still may disappoint those accustomed to other top-tier sets like the Samsung ES8000 (*Est. $2,000 and up) . Though Sony continues to eschew features like the voice and gesture commands found in that set, it does offer more typical features like 3D and Internet streaming.
The Sony XBR-HX950 offers plenty of streaming content -- including providers like Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus and Netflix -- that is, if you can find it buried among a jumbled user interface. Many have a gripe with Sony's decision to spread content and settings across two separate user interfaces, making it difficult to access features. Connecting to the Internet is fairly easy, and Wi-Fi is built in, though the browser is difficult and slow to use, as is the case with many TV-set browsers.
The XBR-HX950 offers plenty of video processing presets in its Reality Creation menu, along with a handful of dejudder (smoothing) options that seem to work well enough. User content can be input via a USB port or streamed from a computer on the same network (the set is Digital Living Network Alliance-compliant). File support is a little iffy, however. Josh Fields at TelevisionInfo.com notes that while .mp3 files played fine, some video formats like .avi and .mov didn't fare as well.
The 3D feature functions pretty well, sources agree. Fields says there is some minor cross talk at times, especially when white images appear on a gray background, creating a slight ghosting effect. 3D glasses are not included, however, so you'll need to budget extra for them if you care about 3D.
The monolithic design is back, and still stylish. Although the Sony XBR-HX950 may look simple -- with its Gorilla Glass screen resting against a black edge -- it's quite stylish. The new ring-shaped stand is unique and well received by critics. The screen is glossy, but still manages to do a decent job of fighting off room reflections. The remote is functional and sports a Netflix-specific button, yet can be disappointing compared to those of other flagship TVs. Connectivity is on par with that of competitors, with four HDMI inputs and two USB ports. The XBR-HX950 loses the RS-232C port found in previous Sony models. As noted earlier, the user interface is a disappointment.
Expensive, but a top performer. There's no doubt that the pricey Sony XBR-HX950 raises value concerns, especially considering some of its flaws. Performance is certainly top shelf -- you won't find any set at or near its price class that can produce as nice a picture without expanding your search to include plasma sets. On the other hand, the poor viewing angles are a serious concern, and the lack of cutting-edge features, given this set's price tag, is disappointing.
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Review Credibility: Excellent CNET performs a hands-on evaluation of the 55-inch Sony Bravia XBR-55HX950, but the review also applies to the 65-inch Sony Bravia XBR-65HX950. The in-depth evaluation is broken down into key segments like performance, design and features. CNET describes the set as being "one of the top-performing LED TVs ever," despite being priced higher and performing worse than the best plasmas.
Review: Top LED Picture of 2012, Tough to Love, David Katzmaier, Nov. 20, 2012
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Review Credibility: Excellent This hands-on evaluation of the 55-inch Sony Bravia XBR-55HX950 is long and highly detailed. (The review also applies to the 65-inch model.) Josh Fields says that Sony's flagship TV is a quality performer despite being "pricey." It earns an overall grade of 8.0.
Review: Sony Bravia XBR-55HX950, Josh Fields, Oct. 18, 2012
3. LCDTV Buying Guide.com
Review Credibility: Very Good Jack Burden critiques the Sony HX950 series in a brief article. He describes the set as being "a bang for your buck," as the high price is justified by top-tier performance. However, this report is shorter on details than others found at this site.
Review: Sony XBR55HX950 (XBR-55HX950) Review, Jack Burden, Not Dated
4. ConsumerReports.org
Review Credibility: Very Good The Sony Bravia XBR-55HX950 is among the many sets tested by ConsumerReports.org. The TV is rated and ranked compared to others in its screen size, but reviews are condensed, with less detail than at top review sites.
Review: Sony Bravia XBR-55HX950, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Not Dated
5. Amazon.com
Review Credibility: Very Good Reviews for the 55-inch Sony XBR-55HX950 and the 65-inch Sony XBR-65HX950 at Amazon.com are grouped together and can be accessed from this page. The sets garner a user rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars following around 30 user reviews. Most are impressed by the TV's performance, while some negatives such as poor side-viewing angle and a lack of features are noted.
Review: Sony XBR55HX950 55-inch 240HZ 1080p 3D Internet Full-Array LED HDTV, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of February 2013
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- Sinbad and I on the Loose said...
Wow, even adults are required to wear a helmet? Here in California it is just kids. I don't know at what age kids are allowed to go without. I've always thought the helmet law we and some other states instituted for motorcycles was silly enough, but this that you have to contend with is going too far. Neat photo the bottom one, but sad as you put it.
- July 11, 2011 at 12:16 AM
- slow rpm said...
Hello Cpt Sinbad and You OTL.Hilariously, when bicycle helmets were first introduced to Australia there was a serious push to do the same for car drivers. The company pushing them nearly had the government onside and I can remember seeing people driving thier cars with helmets fixed firmly in place. Happily,commonsense won the day. Just recently,there has been a renewed push to have cyclists wear fluoro vests at night.Welcome to the nanny state!
- July 11, 2011 at 8:34 PM
- BB said...
It's just not going to work long-term is it? Such an awful shame because I love the idea of a successful bike scheme . . . and you're right. The helmet law has a big part to play in the inevitable flop! Sigh.
- July 12, 2011 at 10:41 AM
- slow rpm said...
BB: I feel a mixture of frustration and depression when I compare our bike share scheme to those over seas.Don't even get me started on the state of our trains and trams!
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IBM's Lotus Symphony will be unable to break the dominance of Microsoft's Office package according to market researchers Gartner. Open Office still has too many deficits for enterprise use, they say, and the future belongs to Web-based office and collaboration solutions.
In its analysis, Gartner assumes that IBM is aiming to shake up Microsoft's market dominance in office applications with Lotus Symphony. Microsoft Office is widespread and corporations need full compatibility, which Open Office does not guarantee, according to the market researchers. In the long term the institute believes that Web 2.0 applications will prove the more serious competitor to Microsoft, stating that it would take too long for the Open Office project to benefit significantly from IBM's contribution.
Due to its 10-year support guarantee for office products, Microsoft has bred a moment of inertia into its products that prevents the use of Open Document solutions in corporations. Various functions that are only available in MS Office and the lack of compatibility between document formats are the other factors that make MS Office so reticent. Lotus Symphony relies on the Open Office word processing, spreadsheet and presentations software modules, as Linux Magazine reported. IBM thus supports the free ODF with its free Lotus Symphony Office Suite.
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Former Lighthouse Inn owner Maureen Clark, who was scheduled to surrender to federal authorities Monday to begin serving an 87-month sentence for investment fraud, has received a one-day extension while her attorney attempts to convince a judge that Clark should remain free while her appeal is pending.
Judge Warren W. Eginton will hear arguments from Clark's attorney and federal prosecutors in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport on Monday. If he denies the motion, she is to report to prison on Tuesday.
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Photos and Description of this 5 bedroom holiday chalet in Meribel Centre (1450) - Chalet Clementine
10 Bed Catered Chalet with personal service
Chalet Clementine is situated right in the centre of Meribel Mottaret, with plenty of restaurants and bars. It's just a short walk across the car park to the slopes in the morning and on your return. The access to beginner areas is excellent and you are just 1 lift from Courchevel and 2 lifts from Val Thorens, known for its high snow sure slopes. The Three Valleys has excellent ski-ing for all abilities.
The chalet has 10 beds in 5 rooms, all of which can be made up as twins or doubles and all of which are ensuite. The living/dining area is open plan and spacious with an open fire and great views up to Mont Vallon. After a hard day on the mountain you can relax in the sauna or enjoy a glass of wine whilst you wait for a delicious dinner to be served.
We provide gourmet food starting the day with a hearty breakfast. On your return from the slopes there will be a home-made cake or biscuits for you to enjoy and the evening starts with canapés and cocktails followed by a relaxed and delicious 3 course meal with unlimited wine.
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- non smoking only
- wheelchair inaccessible
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We, Mike and Ali, worked in London for many years before deciding to make a career out of our two great passions, skiing and food.
After several years working for other chalet operators and learning about the chalet business we decided we could use our experience to run our own business to deliver exactly the service we wanted to.
As both the owners of Ski Vive and as your chef and chalet manager we are perfectly positioned to be adaptable to your needs and to provide exactly the service you require.
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Chalet Clementine was chosen for it's great location in the centre of Meribel Mottaret and for it's fabulous en-suite rooms and beautiful modern interior decoration.
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Finding a ski chalet that is both close to the slopes and in the town is unusual, especially in Meribel, and with our dedicated and passionate service you'll have the holiday of a lifetime.


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A pet goldfish is off-the-hook and alive after a micro-surgery removes a tumor from his brain.
After months of searching, and a long investigation leading to the discovery of her body in an East Toledo garage, family and loved ones of 18-month-old Elaina Steinfurth were finally able to say their final good-byes.
Hundreds of people gathered in Oregon to pay their final respects to a young life lost, many of the cars at the funeral carried messages of love to little Elaina.
So many people attended today's funeral, visitors had to stand in the lobby.
The Steinfurth family requested no media presence or interviews.
After an hour ceremony, Elaina's family carried out a tiny casket with her picture printed on the top.
Some community members stood beside the road along the procession route.
"I felt compelled. I feel for the family, I feel for the little girl. I just needed to be here," said Sandra Kincaid who watched the funeral procession.
Elaina was buried at the Lake Township Cemetery.
Upon arriving at the grave site, her father, T.J., released a white dove, while everyone else let go of dozens of balloons.
Elaina's mother, Angela, was denied the right to attend the funeral.
She and her boyfriend, Stephen King, each face obstruction of justice charges from when Elaina was still missing.
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