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Sherwood Blu Ray player and Accell 83' HDMI cable also reviewed
The Super Bowl is nearly upon us, and it's time to take a look at a great, affordable 1080p LCD HDTV from VIZIO. And while we're at it, let's take a look at the Sherwood Blu-ray player and an amazing 82A-foot long HDMI cable from Accell, perfect for the home theater afficianado.
VIZIO 42" SV420XVT 1080p LCD HDTV
The 42" SV420XVT from VIZIO is a1080p LCD HDTV that produces a great picture and delivers wonderful sound. Like a similar VIZIO I reviewed in early 2008, the company once again knocks it out of the park, with its 2 million pixels and a contrast ratio of 6,500:1.
Once I hooked up the HDTV to my cable box (alas, only standard definition, SD), VUDU movie/TV show download device, and the Sherwood BDP-5003, I was ready for action. The first Blu-ray I popped in was The Dark Knight, which was shot partially with IMAX cameras. In my opinion, Blu-ray movies look more like what I see in the theater vs. SD DVD, which is to say they look great. But the IMAX scenes really popped.
Even an SD DVD like Iron Man looked great, whether on the Blu-ray player, or an SD DVD player. As usual, the HD and SD movies I played back from the VUDU were crisp and clear; I didn't get a chance to check out any HDX movies (their ultra high-end HD movies), but I will be doing so in a future article.
On the VIZIO, colors pop in both HD and SD (unless they are purposely muted) and the image is fantastic, even in standard definition. The HDTV also features a 120Hz refresh rate, which smooths out the image. This is perfect for sports, but makes playback of movies or TV shows in 24p (24 progressive frames per second, fps) look too smooth. The remote, which is easy to use, can turn this feature on and off.
Watching football in SD or HD is definitely an experience you have to see to believe, especially considering NFL games, along with many other professional sports, are shot in HD. However, I'm not the biggest fan of cable or satellite TV signals.
Why? Well, the problem is, TV broadcast over cable or satellite is usually highly compressed, and doesn't look nearly as good as DVDs or Blu-rays. However, I've heard from friends and colleagues with HD satellites or antennas who claim they receive a much cleaner signal, in both SD and HD. With that in mind, SD TV programming looked remarkably clean.
So how about sound? I advise you get a stereo surround sound system, but if you're not quite ready to make that jump, then take heart. . . The VIZIO's sound is very good, if not great, for just two speakers. Even with DVDs attuned to 5.1-surround sound, I was still able to hear dialogue over music and sound effects. Plus, I didn't have to turn the volume all the way up during quiet scenes, either. This has been an issue on most HDTVs I've used over the years.
If you're going to view an HDTV like the VIZIO, I highly recommend calibrating it properly for home viewing. As you've probably heard, stores tend to amp up the colors and brightness, making the HDTVs look incredibly great. But this is not a realistic assessment of an HDTV. I recommend using a Criterion DVD or Blu-ray (www.criterion.com) with a color bar set-up, or check out Joe Kane's DVD: HD Basics (http://joekane.com/). I haven't tried it yet myself, but many people I know use it.
VIZIO once again delivers an incredible 1080p LCD HDTV (the SV420XVT) at an affordable, suggested retail price of $1,049.99. The price has dropped since I reviewed last year's 42" HDTV model, which is a great thing for all of us. Get more info at www.vizio.com.
Sherwood BDP-5003 Blu-ray Player
This affordable Blu-ray player from Sherwood delivers stunning 1080p quality. It can also scale up SD DVDs to either 720p or 1080p. Outputs include HDMI (video and sound), component (video-only), composite (also called RCA or A/V; video and audio) and S-Video (video only). I recommend only using the digital HDMI for all your Blu-ray viewing.
Blu-ray discs load much faster on the Sherwood than other BD players, which are noticeably slower. I put a BD-RE disc in the Sherwood, created on a LaCie BD/DVD/CD burner, and it played without a problem. You can also play DVDs, DVD-/+r discs, and CDs.
Sound-wise, the player features:
- 2-Channel audio downmix output
- Dolby TruHD; Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital
It's a smaller player than most, and that's important to me. My first DVD player, which I received as a Christmas gift in 1998, was large and bulky, unlike DVD players I used later. Last Christmas I received a Magnavox Blu-ray player, and it's much bulkier and takes up more room than the Sherwood.
The Sherwood BDP-5003 Blu-ray player sells for around $269 at respectable retailers and e-sellers; check out www.sherwoodusa.com for more information.
Accell UltraRun 1.3 HDMI Cable
This 82-foot long HDMI cable is perfect for the home theater set-up where a 6-, 9-, or even a 15-foot HDMI cable just won't cut it.
There is no problem with the video or audio signals with such a long cable, due to bandwidth up to 6.75 Gbps, or 225 MHz. Full 1080p resolution is supported, along with a refresh rate of 120Hz, same as the the VIZIO SV420XVT HDTV.
Other features include support for 12-bit color, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD surround sound, and more. A repeater module keeps things moving smoothly, and the connectors are made of 24K gold (!). Simply plug it in, and you're ready to go.
So why 82 feet? Well, if you're home theater set-up is large and spaced out, you won't have to put compatible HDMI boxes (cable, satellite, Blu-ray, video game station, etc.) in less-than-convenient areas. If you have an HD projector hanging from the ceiling or near the floor, you won't have to worry about not having a cable long enough to enjoy digital video and audio.
The Accell retails for $449, and you can get more info at www.accellcables.com.
I quite enjoyed working with the VIZIO HDTV, Sherwood Blu-ray player and the Accell HDMI cable, and I recommend considering these excellent devices for your home theater set-up. I love movies, and this is an affordable way to have a terrific experience without having to shell out money to go to the movies.
Heath McKnight is a filmmaker and author who has produced and directed several independent feature and short films, including Hellevator, 9:04 AM and December. He is currently web content manager for doddleNEWS. Heath was also a contributor to VASST's best-selling book, "The FullHD," and has written for TopTenREVIEWS and Videomaker.


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About Lean Software Development
Lean Software Development is an outgrowth of the larger Lean movement that includes areas such as manufacturing, supply chain management, product development, and back-office operations. Its goal is the same: deliver value to the customer more quickly by eliminating waste and improving quality. Though software development differs from the manufacturing context in which Lean was born, it draws on many of the same principles.
Seven Principles of Lean Software Development
Lean Software Development embodies seven principles, originally described in the book Implementing Lean Software Development: From Concept to Cash1, by Mary and Tom Poppendieck. Each of these seven principles contributes to the "leaning out" of a software development process.
Eliminate Waste
Waste is anything that does not contribute value to the final product, including inefficient processes, unnecessary documentation, and features that won't be used. Eliminating waste is the guiding principle in Lean Software Development.
Build Quality In
Building quality into a product means preventing defects, rather than using post-implementation integration and testing to detect them after the fact.
Create Knowledge
The knowledge necessary to develop a project, including requirements, architecture, and technologies, is seldom known or understood completely at project startup. Creating knowledge and recording it over the course of the project ensures the final product is in line with customer expectations.
Defer Commitment
Making irreversible decisions at the last reasonable moment allows time for the creation of more knowledge, which results in better decisions. Deferring commitment is positive procrastination.
Deliver Fast
Delivering fast puts the product in front of the customer quickly so they can provide feedback. Fast delivery is accomplished using short iterations, which produce software in small increments by focusing on a limited number of the highest priority requirements.
Respect People
Respecting people means giving the development team's most important resource, its members, freedom to find the best way to accomplish a task, recognizing their efforts, and standing by them when those efforts are unsuccessful.
Optimize the Whole
Optimizing the whole development process generates better results than optimizing local processes in isolation, which is usually done the expense of other local processes.
Lean vs. Agile
Comparing Lean and Agile software development reveals they share many characteristics, including the quick delivery of value to the customer, but they differ in two significant ways: scope and focus. The narrow scope of Agile addresses the development of software and focuses on adaptability to deliver quickly. Lean looks at the bigger picture, the context in which development occurs, and delivers value quickly by focusing on the elimination of waste. As it turns out, they are complementary, and real world processes often draw from both.


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Rest in Peace. I hope members of his family are able to find a bit of peace also.
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend and his wife. It seems so senseless. You and their family are in my prayers.
Condolences to his family. Sounds like a good guy to be around. Taken too soon for sure. Sorry for your loss Mr. tacman.
Prayers are with his friends and family in this dark hour. At ease Marine your time in hell is done.
Sorry for your loss, sounds like he was a great guy.
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My condolences & prayers tacman.
Life gives us many wonderful things among which friends and family are the most precious.
Time and tragedy may take them away, but neither can stop us from living each following day a little better as a result of the contributions they've made to what and who we are.
I am saddened by the loss of good people like Ron and Virginia, but I am glad for those whose lives they have enriched. Through them, Ron and Virginia will be around for many years to come.


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I've been following Joseph Gordon-Levitt's career like a hawk for nearly 20 yearsever since he broke my heart in Disney's Angels in the Outfield. Most child actors turn to drugs, shaved heads, puffy faces and suicide, but this guy made a smooth transition. I like him because he makes good, non-obvious choices. (In particular, check out 2007's The Lookout and 2004's Mysterious Skin.) Now, at the tender and infuriating age of 32, he's written, directed and starred in his first feature film, and big surprise, it's mostly great.
Don Jon (Gordon-Levitt) is a sex-obsessed New Jersey delivery driver who lists off his life priorities in what is, at first, a startling Jersey accent. They are: His apartment, his car, his family, the church (Catholic), his friends, his women and porn. He and his buddies go out to clubs where they rate broads on a scale of 1 to 10. It's gross, but in the words of Lil Jon, "If you ain't come to party get the fuck out the club."
Jon soon becomes enamored with Barbara, played by Scarlett Johansson. I'm of the controversial opinion that Johansson is not a particularly good actress, and definitely not very funny, but she does a fine job here. Hot women should play hot women; it's good casting. Barbara's expectations for relationships come from romantic comedies and fairy tales. She makes Jon wait a month before they have sex, and then it's all "no porn allowed" and "you have to take a night class at the local community college to better yourself." He goes to the class dutifully for the rest of the film, which helps to open up the plot and all, but they never say what the course is, and I hated that.
These characters are the embodiments of New Jersey, Italian American culture. Jon's mother (Glenne Headly) wants nothing more than for her son to find a pretty girl, settle down and make babies. His father (Tony Danza) wears muscle shirts and screams at the television watching football, then at his son, then back at the television. He has a sister (Brie Larson) who is texting for every second she's on screen, with one profound exception. It sounds clichéd, and it is, but the actors really seem to mean it.
This is a curious movie. In many ways it's pat and expected. The repetition in the film both works and becomes obvious and predictable. There's dinner with his family every Sunday and the bored sister. And, every time, he breaks his resolve and goes back to porn. Week after week, he confesses his sins and recites his Hail Marys out loud while doing reps at the gym. We see him road rage in his car again and again, and it's perfectly proportional to the slings and arrows his character is facing with his search to find meaning in sex.
Julianne Moore shows up around the halfway point at whatever-the-hell night class they're both attending. It's hard to show two people meeting and developing a relationship onscreen with any authenticity. In reality, friendships come slowly or in weird spurts, but in films there's no time for that. Instead, characters are usually thrown together in an absurd contrivance and then immediately get coffee or change out of wet clothes since they just fell into a river together or something. Not so here. Moore's character is damaged, weird and wise. She arrives, takes the movie by the hand and leads it to its conclusion, which is a kind of spiritual awakening.
Oh, and never mind the last two minutes of the film. It's just telling us what we were already painting in our heads. In that case, I wish Gordon-Levitt had trusted his audience more and practiced a little restraint.
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The Dutch went multicultural centuries ago. And permissive. Naughty movies, gay marriages and Basuch Spinoza, the Jewish heretic. And therefore it was natural that they should tolerate Fortuyn, who wanted to draw a line under this history, asserting that henceforth not all permissions should be given equally.
For a more frivolous, but no less exemplary, demonstration of Dutch paradox we need look no further than NW3 , at present. Atelier van Lieshout, an artists' collective and self-proclaimed free state, has just opened an exhibition at the Camden Arts Centre. It features some of the architectural structures and systems that aspire to its urban utopia, most fully realised in AVL-Ville down by Rotterdam's harbour - right in the line of Fortuyn's campaign trail.
Thriving on a system that accommodates the dissenting voice, the collective is aiming for self-sufficiency (with a few Dutch government euros for encouragement), with a hybrid of social structure, housing, farming training and art-making (or is it all artmaking?). Its road show is being housed at some of the best museums in the world.
When you walk into the gallery you are confronted by something that looks more like a caravan site than a sculpture park. Objects that loosely resemble mobile homes share the space with scaffolding and wooden huts. Everything has a handmade feel.
Compostopia demonstrates how to convert toilet waste into compost. It's a 20ft scaffolding tower, with a wooden hut perched atop. You do the business, and nature does its. At the base of the tower there's a suitably enriched soil bed with a few stray weeds beginning to sprout. Form follows function. The thing looks as if it works, but I didn't wish to inspect too closely. It is presented in tandem with a sort of Flintstones multi-gym, with cast concrete weights and a rope pulley system.
There are a couple of mobile-home units formed out of glass fibre. The rather austere Mini Capsule Side Entrance (6 Units) resembles a Tokyo pod hotel without the trimmings. The double-decker sleeping units suggest an enclosed bunk-bed system, each with mattress, window, shelf and a ladder. Beside it stands Maxi Capsule Luxus: the upgrade, with its ruby velour upholstery, TV and sound system. This is more of a rockstar trailer, or how you might imagine the back of Hugh Hefner's runabout. The blurb sounds worthy - it's all about shelter, survival, freedom - but there's something that troubles me. This art commune is looking dangerously close to a hippie hang-out with a corporate twist. The image is less florid, but the confused ideology and double standards in the name of freedom ring familiar.
At AVL-Ville, flower power has yielded to home-made bombs. Not that they've ever used them, they're just there to show they are serious. Apparently. Founder Joep van Liesholt employs a language that mixes utopian ideology with smart business practice. He'll talk of it as a "small society", but one that's "run like a company". It even prints its own money.
The official AVL line reads: "The goal of the free state is to create an autonomous space where everything is possible within a country that is over-regulated to an increasingly oppressive degree." I might be doing a doubletake here, but doesn't that sound dangerously close to Fortuyn's rhetoric? Where does the art end and the politics begin?
We expect our artists to rail against the system. Art has a useful role to play as a countering voice to the mainstream of society. But what if that society itself is so open that it has found a way of embracing all of its rebellious voices? Well, down by the Rotterdam docks there may be a group of artists caught in an ideological loop that is so far ahead of the game that we can't begin to understand it.
It should all be so self-explanatory, but from where we're standing these mobile homes haven't travelled too well. The strange circumstances of Fortuyn's rise and demise only confirm the gulf that separates us culturally from the Dutch. We cannot handle such contradictions here, where politicians follow the dictum of "If in doubt, repress". We inhabit a different mind-set. We're worlds apart.
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Informing this to newspersons, Indian Association of Sports Medicine(IASM) director Dr Farsat Hussain said China had made a tremendous progress in the sphere of sports medicine and it would reap the benefits in the forthcoming Olympics.
Dr Hussain emphasised on increasing awareness among the players and coaches on doping and sports medicine, adding that a chapter on the subject should be included in school curriculum.
He also batted for upgrading the physiotherapy centre of Magadh University into the state sports medicine agency.
Pakistan Sports Medicine secretary general Dr Pervez Rizvi said, '' Although the SAARC countries have talented sportspersons, they could not perform well in international events like the Olympics.'' Dr Rizvi also attributed it to a lack of knowledge in modern technique of sports like sports medicine.
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whoa whoa whoa. you got what i said all confused LOL i meant like if we dont feel anything towards them then why would we even care? i dont mean ATTACK SOMEONE LIKE BILL GATES XDDD and i guess you're right about the anger thing sorta... but, yet again, what are you supposed to do if you cant be angry. LOL look im just trying to understand here i didnt mean to offend you with the I'am thing the rest of your english is fine LOL but everytime you said it in the thread i laughed XDD
OH AND: if you didn't get scared how would you know when you're in danger? but yeah when you have anxiety you can't think and all that jazz so... MAYBE SOME FEELINGS ARE BAD SOME GOOD? LOL XDD and hey, maybe the demons WANT you to think that you shouldn't be mad so you don't hurt them because maybe you're stronger than them... since they had to do all they apparently did to everybody to control us then we must have been strong right? :o well not anymore. we don't know anything really LOL
plus why does it matter if the guy is this or that people are researching here so... you should be allowed to debate but you don't listen to the op only--i think. the op doesn't listen either cause he thinks your a shill LOL why cant you both just debate instead of attacking each other's intellectual capabilities O_O op is saying that a lunar agent wrote the book. i think he said from this thread that
it said in the book that "if you see a heaven go there, you can always come back" <-- that. :o and since that seems to be your main source.. hmm. since the thread is about soul traps well... that contradicts LOL and well you're open minded right? there are a lot of other theories so don't be so stuck on one and see if it makes sense to you. XD
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The lunar agents don't like that, they just want us to follow them and their sources and be unable to think for our selves, to judge and examine what they feed us as then we could have a chance to spot the hook within the food they serve us and become smarter fishes who will learn how to get free food from fishermen without digesting the hook/lies!
Thats why i said from the very beggining of this thread to people to do their own research, as you have to learn to swim and walk eventually and not always rely on crutches and swim aids(which aid purpose could be not to make you learn to swim or walk eventually but to always rely on them and never learn to swim!)
I like what greek billionaire artemis sorras said in his last interview.
I wont give you free fish/food, i'll teach you how to fish!
Bill Cooper: Trust nothing i say until you verify it with your own research.
This guy didn't want sheep followers but human beings capable of critical thinking!(that can swim and run without aid).
And by the way about my different user ids i have some times, its because i type here some times from work during launch break and some times from home, and when i get banned i use my cellphone.
I have informed the readers of this thread about it too, in many posts and the reason why i don't bother to login anymore.
And when in shill wars who said i have to play fair when they don't!
But i don't have time to waste on them anymore lol.
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Celenos OptimizAIR continues to be the technology-of-choice for operators who want to provide subscriber customers with video-grade Wi-Fi home networks. With its agreement to provision customers with the Inteno device, Telenor becomes the 75th operator to deploy Celeno technology, representing a major milestone for the chipset company.
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Champagne House Laurent-Perrier has been announced as the official champagne partner of Club Wembley, the hospitality offering of Wembley Stadium.
As part of the five-year deal, two new Laurent-Perrier Lounges have opened inside the stadium. The Lounges will serve the full range of Laurent-Perrier champagnes at all sport and music events until summer 2020.
Available at the Laurent-Perrier Lounges are the following cuvées: Grand Siècle by Laurent-Perrier; Alexandra Rosé 2004; Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé; Laurent-Perrier Brut; Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2006; Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut and Laurent-Perrier Demi-Sec.
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SESSION TITLE: Education and Teaching in Critical Care Posters
SESSION TYPE: Original Investigation Poster
PRESENTED ON: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
PURPOSE: Emergency department thoracotomy (EDT) is a rare occurrence and training general surgery residents in this procedure is challenging.1,2,3,4,5 Presented here is a program designed to teach residents the cognitive as well as the technical aspects of EDT. A hybrid simulation was developed and implemented to train residents to (1) recognize the indications for an EDT—the cognitive aspect—and (2) train them in the trauma environment to conduct the EDT procedure—the technical aspect.
METHODS: This simulation-based education program was divided into two scenarios: Scenario #1 utilized a high-fidelity patient simulator to represent a patient with an epigastric gunshot wound. The resident was required to make a cognitive decision about whether or not to proceed with an EDT based on the patient's clinical situation. Scenario #2 shifted to an actual trauma bay in the emergency department (ED) where a cadaver simulated the same patient. Here, the resident in charge performed the technical aspects of EDT. Participants completed an evaluation. Their educational satisfaction was measured and analysis of open-ended comments conducted.
RESULTS: Sixteen residents participated in this educational program. A senior resident functioned as the team lead and a trauma surgeon functioned as a preceptor. Over 90% of resident participants agreed that this program enabled them to (a) better recognize the indications for an EDT and respond appropriately, and (b) utilize system assets to manage an EDT. Open-ended comments showed a preference for a fresh cadaver and residents agreed the simulation met their educational needs.
CONCLUSIONS: Using a hybrid simulation, general surgery residents were trained in cognitive and technical aspects of EDT. Scenario #1 afforded residents the opportunity to assess the clinical situation in order to make cognitive decisions. Scenario #2 enabled residents to learn the technical aspects of EDT.
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: All general surgery residents were able to participate, ensuring each individual was exposed to the EDT procedure during resident training.
DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: William Watson, Michael Macko, Brian Zeno, Angie Wade, Jennifer Moreland, Jason Zigmont
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Tips From Your School Psychologist
Helping Children Transition Into Kindergarten
Entering kindergarten is a big step for any child. Parents can help children adjust by anticipating their needs and preparing them for their new school environment. Ideally transition efforts should start the spring prior to your child's entrance into kindergarten. Most schools have a day where parents can bring their children in for a visit and for the parents to learn more about the school. The goal is to familiarize your child and yourself with the teacher, classroom, and school; provide the teacher opportunities to "get to know" your child and plan more effectively before he becomes a member of the class; and provide opportunities to become acquainted with the new teacher, class and school policies and procedures, as well as future classmates and their parents. This will, in turn, help the classroom teacher be ready for your child.
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Considerations Regarding Children With Special Needs
Transitioning to a Kindergarten that is governed by IDEA guidelines for eligibility and an Individual Education Plan (IEP) may require some adjustment. You will need to familiarize yourself with the law, the rights of your child, and the school's particular procedures. Schools can help by providing clear information (in multiple languages) online and in print and making it easy for parents to contact the relevant staff (i.e., school psychologist). This information is often on the school's website but, if not, call the main office and ask for office of special education or pupil services. Beginning this process prior to the start of school and with the goal of ongoing home-school collaboration is important.
Considerations Regarding Children who are English Language Learners
Children who are English Language Learners may need more time acclimating to the school setting. It is important for the school to provide parents with materials in their native language and to arrange for interpreters when they visit. If these are not yet available, parents should request them. Parents who do not speak English should also feel comfortable bringing a family member or friend to meetings to help interpret. Parents can also provide teachers with information about their culture and how the child will respond to the classroom. Parents are encouraged to continue speaking the family's native language in the home.
Considerations Regarding Children Who Did Not Attend Preschool
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11 Watercolor Decor Picks to Add an Artfully Minded Accent
Color your world.
The ethereal look of paint-dabbled watercolors have a romantic quality that brings about a richness and element of artistry to a space, but also feels plenty warm, cheerful, and totally accessible. Here are 11 watercolor decor items that bring a sense of joie de vivre to your interiors.


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2nd time on the Splendor and had a great time!!
Sail Date: May 24, 2015
Reviewed: 2 years ago
Traveled As: Couple
Room Type: Oceanview
We had a great time on the Splendor! Our wait staff in the fine dining were excellent and our stewards were great.
If I had to do it all over again I would do it in a heart beat!
One thing I would have like to see was more activities on the lido deck (around the pool area) during our 3 days at sea. I would like more games, and activities all day long while we were baking in the sun. There were a few things but when there wasn't anything happening they had loud music playing. Also, we were heading to the Caribbean, play some Caribbean music on the lido deck and leave the hip hop songs back on land in NYC or in the night club on board.
One night, the cruise director, Malcolm had a Caribbean dance party and all they did was play hip hop music and teach us the different dance moves. It would have been nice to have Caribbean music with the steel drums and let people dance to that music instead of having it all be instructional hip hop moves. I love hip hop but I wanted Caribbean music.
If the photos that were taken were less expensive, we would have definitely would have purchased them.
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|Our wait staff crew was great...a special shout out to Rolan. Rolan was GREAT and should be a head waiter. He just had that extra special "everything" about him.
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How Do I Respond To This Email???
You can pretty much count on seeing these 3 things during a nationally televised Spurs game -
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McDan, Inc.
Small company that started 4yrs ago with 2 buddies and still growing. We specialize in concrete and excavating both residential and commercial. We are young and energetic owners and want our logo to say that same thing.
Commercial and Residential builders as well as home owners.
In the name McDan the M and the D must be capitalized
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Jennifer Lawrence keeps saying things that most other celebrities wouldn't. She, for example, told Conan about that time she peed her bed when she was 13 and that other time when a hotel maid re-arranged her sex toys.
Jennifer Lawrence tells delightfully embarrassing stories
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New Delhi, Apr 24 (UNI) Tata Power Company Ltd today announced the completion of signing of financial agreements for 4,000 MW Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP), coming up at Mundra, Gujarat, at an estimated cost of Rs 17,000 crore (4.2 billion dollars).
The Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Coastal Gujarat Power Limited (CGPL) is expected to commission the first of the five units in September 2011, said a statement.
The entire plant is expected to be commissioned by end of 2012.
A Consortium of Banks including leading multilateral agencies and Exim Banks are participating in the financing of this project.
The financing comprises of equity of Rs 4,250 crores, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) of upto 1.8 billion dollars and Rupee Loans of upto Rs 5,550 crores.
The ECB's include - Export-Import Bank of Korea, International Finance Corporation, Korea Export Insurance Corporation, Asian Development Bank, BNP Paribas.
Rupee lenders include SBI (Lead bank for rupee lenders), India Infrastructure Finance Co Ltd, Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Vijaya Bank, State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, State Bank of Hyderabad, State Bank of Travancore and State Bank of Indore.
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Ariana Grande's 'My Everything' Is out TODAY! Here are my TOP 3!
Ariana Grande can SAANNGG!!
And I am already obsessed with this album!
Here are my 3 favorite songs (that you HAVEN'T heard yet) from her album "My Everything" that is out TODAY!
"Break Your Heart Right Back" feat/ Childish Gambino
"Love Me Harder" feat/ The Weeknd
"Be My Baby" feat/ Cashmere Cat
Like what you hear?? You can buy Ariana's album "My Everything" HERE


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Village house situated on the edge of the authentic Spanish center at the foot of the fortress of Velez-Malaga. The house has a large terrace with stunning views over the city and out to the sea. The terrace is partly covered and has a lounge area and dining table. It is also equipped with hammocks to relax and an outdoor shower to cool down. The house is modern and bright and both bedrooms have their own bathroom. Ideal for eg. two couples. The house is on a dead end street where there is no traffic. It is easily accessible by car and there is ample parking nearby. This makes it an ideal base for trips to the beach (15 min.), to the white mountain villages, the lake Viñuela, Granada, Málaga or to take a walk in the mountains. Sports enthusiasts can go for tennis, paddle, water sports, (kite)surfing, diving. Velez-Malaga is perfect for making a tapas route. Within walking distance are many bars and on Thursday is the local market. Velez has historical monuments like the Alcazaba or the Santa María Cathedral and if you are here around Easter, do not miss the Semana Santa.
Cleaning 1 times per 7 nights included
Linen change 1 times per 7 nights included
Classification: Ground floor: (Hall, Livingroom(TV(digital, Dutch television channels), heating), Open plan kitchen(cooker(4 ring stoves, electric), coffee maker, oven, grill, microwave, refrigerator, fridge freezer), Bedroom with bathroom(2x Single bed, shower, washbasin, toilet, airconditioning), Bedroom with bathroom(2x Single bed, shower, washbasin, toilet, airconditioning))
On 1st floor: (shower(outside), 2x terrace(roofed, 10 m2, 20 m2), garden furniture, BBQ(gas))
These costs are charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.:
Deposit; € 200 (To be paid in advance, not on site, refunded 7 days after departure)
Final Cleaning; Included
Pets; Max. 1; € 50/Stay
Bed linen; Included
Bath towels; Included
Kitchen linen; Included
Electricity; Included
Gas/Oil; Included
Wifi; Free
Centre Málaga 41.0 km., Centre Velez-Málaga 0 m., Tennis court Torre del Mar 7.0 km., Golf course Caleta de Velez 7.0 km., Horse riding Torre del Mar 7.0 km., General supplies 100 m., Public transport Velez-Málaga 1.0 km., Public swimming pool Torre del Mar 7.0 km.
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Chair Making Courses
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Coppice Open Days
Join our coppice team on the last Sunday of each month to learn more about how we take care of the woodland through coppicing.
Firewood Sales
Buy firewood produced as part of Westonbirt's routine tree management
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Enjoy a Hot Air Balloon Flights over Westonbirt Arboretum and the surrounding countryside
Secrets of Silk Wood guided walk
Take in the sights of Silk Wood.
Wild Plant Guided Walks
Discover the beautiful flora and wild flower plants at Westonbirt
Wonders of Westonbirt Guided Walk
Discover the seasonal highlight of Westonbirt's Old Arboretum in this two hour guided walk
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