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When you tell the truth and take a stand, sometimes it means that you will walk the streets with a burdened heart. Sometimes it means losing a job, means being abused and scorned. It may mean having a seven, eight year old child asking a daddy, "Why do you have to go to jail so much?" And I've long since learned that to be a follower to the Jesus Christ means taking up the cross. And my bible tells me that Good Friday comes before Easter. - MLK, Why I Am Opposed to the War in Vietnam
I wonder (and would presume) that the region 2 box sets would have the same issue. Although I don't know how one would ever know when they would be able to identify a 'fixed' set on a shelf.
The comments on S1 and TNG are however, a useful reminder of how strongly some folks seemed to hate TNG in it's early years. I would still say the bulk of S1 and S2 are more enjoyable than S6 and S7 myself.
I do get surprised by some of the comments about TNG though. Although I probably shouldn't.
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I personally would have to rank 'Farpoint' as my least favorite ST pilot, just because I don't believe it's well scripted, well directed or well blocked. However I do have more nostalgia for seasons 1-2 of TNG in general, even though my list shows a stronger batting average for seasons 5-6 by comparison. My earliest memories of TNG are the anticipation generated from catching the countdown promos during re-runs of TOS, and they are not on the BluRay (seems to me the episode teasers also used to 'explode' like that at the end... however the teasers I've seen so far on the BluRay are the re-touched ones circulated later on, with that streamlined 3D 'wipe' effect used instead). I had seen TVH and loved it (barely able to follow most of the 23rd century parts), but TNG was the first ST that was truly mine.
So anyway my aforementioned enthusiasm has renewed since receiving the set. Even though, yes, the audio is messed up. The good news is CBS seems to be taking their response seriously. Here's some follow-up.
As for corrected discs, there were issues with the Back to the Future DVDs some ten years ago. Universal swore back and forth that corrected copies would be easy to identify by the barcode. But every time I looked at a copy... I could tell by the barcode that it was the original (defective) pressing. I guess they weren't defective enough to recall. I finally ordered mine from Canada... and still ended up with the first pressing. Called customer service, mailed the discs in, got replacements in a couple weeks (Problem solved, after waiting over a year to buy them in the first place).
Anyway, my TNG BluRay loads first thing with a dozen different language options (French, Dutch, Italian, etc). So I believe these are non-region discs, and the same ones you would be getting. So I would imagine solutions will present themselves as soon as CBS is ready (let's just hope they're thorough in their inspection).
Well I would have to agree on VOY. In totality my opinion of it as a complete series is low. The plus side of recently fully rewatching Season 1 and now working through season 2 via rental is that I'm actually happy with that assessment of the show so far holding up to my memory.
Given it's been a good number of years since I've watched this much of it in continuity since I never replaced my VHS collection with DVD at the time.
But even within that umbrella opinion of the show there are episodes which turned out good or even above for me. Not perhaps many out of them all, so there's a lower batting average than I would give TNG but then I would have no problem saying that while overall I love TNG as series, it doesn't mean I can't find stinkers of shows amongst them.
Anyway, I put the Season 1 blu-ray on my rental list for the moment. I expect I will buy the set as well at some point but may as well now wait to see if these reported issues can be addressed.
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That sounds like a good idea. I hope they do address everything because this is a really awesome set.
To me TNG is mostly about the first four seasons. S1-2 have the ideal sound and vibe for ST (not to mention the nostalgia factor), while S3-4 have the highest overall writing, direction and production. So hopefully we get those seasons HD converted with no more of these hickups to endanger consumer interest in the project.
On my list, I show the middle seasons of VOY S4-5 are about even with TNG S2 or S6, which is to say there are a good 10 or so re-watchable episodes per season. Other seasons of VOY are about even with TNG S1 or S7... in other words maybe 5-7 good episodes per season at the most. VOY S7 scores the worst with just 4 re-watchables (Hmm... sounds like I may have burned out -once again- by that point and stopped watching. I really can't remember). Stinker episodes are like land mines that leave you permanently weakened... and even with a really trusted review site you can't avoid them all. Makes it REALLY hard to find all that is good. Whether I ever do or not, I expect there are at least a couple dozen VOY eps that I will simply never see in my lifetime.
I will rewatch them all (VOY) but there have been a few even so far that basically couldn't end quickly enough ('Parturition' and 'Twisted' being a recent case or two) but when it comes to a lot of the show I'm already renewed and reaffirmed in my feelings about the intrusive-ness of technobabble in the show (again a recent example would be 'Non-sequiter') and the use of it to pad out airtime and fill scenes with dialogue basically not relevant to any story.
In fact the above episode would kinda be a contender for an episode like the ones that Ron Moore alluded to in his 'tech the tech' interview.
But I think I could probably pull together about thirty or so episodes of it to form a much abbreviated 'series' that I could watch. The rest I would expect to be a case of being able to leave them for a good while again.
TNG - I'm more forgiving of seasons 1 and 2 than others, for me it's more about seasons 1 to 5 with some scattered episodes in the final two. I think it was in a rut by that point again that it was cancelled from before time could tell if it would have emerged from.
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I'd have to re-check my list to see how many episodes my abbreviated versions of TNG and VOY currently are. Most of DS9 has yet to be added to my list, however I expect it would have the highest batting average of all Trek (even though I don't think it ever ascends as high as the very best of TNG/TOS... but it doesn't drop as low either)
I'm pretty finicky about this list, also. For example, I won't acknowledge 'Birthright, part 2' just because I've already added part 1.
The 'tech the tech' stuff... even though I believe it all too well, I still can't quite wrap my mind around it. Imagine if you were actually writing dialogue around that. You are (literally) writing nothing. For all you know, you could be forcing the editors and continuity checkers to contradict themselves. For instance, if you have three point-counterpoint-counterpoint lines of 'tech the tech' dialogue, and yet the [tech] was already of such that Okuda/Sternbach/whoever would have had it covered in two. So now he has to twist his previously-established hypothetical tech around just to satisfy the number of lines you need him to revise.
I mean, I just can't even fathom writing like that. It's a factory line approach. Once your franchise has come to that, I don't see that it even matters how many 'fresh' story ideas you have.
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Looks like an exchange program for the defective discs is now in place.
Predicated on already having bought the discs, from what I understand. No word yet on identifying corrected sets by their packaging or whether original pressing sets will be recalled. Replacements are expected to ship Aug 10, but you want to be on the list.
I haven't called them yet, since I'm at work.
I never knew that at one point 'emergency development meetings' had been held to 'get the show back on track', nor that even Piller himself felt that up until 'Tattoo' he had felt that 'the shows weren't really about anything'. Which I can reasonably concur with since everything up to that point is relatively fresh in my mind again.
What I'd like to do one day is actually take the time and embark on a mini-project to go through the MA entry for every episode of Trek ever made, because I KNOW there would be a vast reservoir of insight and information about the behind the scenes issues that would probably flip a perspective or two. But it would take a huge amount of time and need to probably be done in phases.
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The Florida State Seminoles found themselves on the wrong side of destiny Sunday as Indiana earned its first ever College World Series berth after completing a sweep of the Seminoles with an 11-6 win at Dick Howser Stadium.
FSU just couldn't put it together during the Super Regional. Whether it was narrowly missing a timely hit or not getting a major out to stop a big inning, the Seminoles just couldn't anything to bounce their way this weekend.
"I knew it was going to be a tough weekend, I won the coin flip," joked coach Mike Martin, who rarely wins coin tosses in the postseason.
That coin flip proved to be a bad omen for the Seminoles; it was about as lucky as they would get the entire Super Regional.
The Seminoles found out what it's like to be on the other end of their own formula for once. All year FSU found the right combination of patience and plate discipline — coupled with a timely hit here or there to overcome youth and dominate large stretches of their schedule.
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The Hoosiers took control in the fifth inning when Sam Travis hit a two-run homer to break open a tie game.
Following a 10-9 win in Game 1, the Hoosiers (48-14) jumped on the usually steady Scott Sitz for four runs in the very first frame Sunday and continued to apply pressure to the FSU pitching staff for the rest of the day.
In his final appearance at Dick Howser, Sitz lasted just 4 1/3 innings, gave up six hits, seven runs (six earned) and two walks while striking out five. A fan favorite in Tallahassee, Sitz received a standing ovation as he left, but it did little to lift his spirits.
After the game as Sitz attempted to articulate his disappointment, he hung his head and Martin put a hand on his soldier and said, "We wouldn't have been here if it weren't for you, buddy."
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I have to say I love pumpkin brews grab em when I see em,this one pours a nice copper with a nice two fingered fluffy head but it didnt retain itself to well or leave any lacing.I picked up huge amounts of malt in the aroma but not a big pumpkin nose I got some orange peel mainly with some pumpkin spice notes that come after a while.Taste is decent not over the top on pumpkin but nice and subtle with the spice in the finish has a nice lightly sweet malt profile to it just a light citruisy hop note late wich is very faint.A respectable brew from Coors (thought I would never say that) subtle and quaffable for the fall season.
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Tried this on on an impulse buy... Harvest moon Pumpkin Ale 5.6% alcohol.
A- Pours a maltly medium orange with fluffy white head that falls to a very carbonated froth on the top of the beer. Leaves mild to none lacing... Just looks plain in the glass.
S- I'm not getting much of a scent from this one but a little faint malt and very soft spices. ( nutmeg and cinnamon)
T-M- The taste is kinda disapointing for a Pumpkin ale. It does have a fresh taste of crystal malt with very small doses of cinnamon, nutmeg, and maybe a unnoticed pumpkin hint. Mouthfeel is dry with nothing to set it aside from any other large beer maker... In one word bland.
D- Easily consumed beer is not always the way to go. As a pumpkin ale this one just fails.
10-02-2009 21:26:04 | More by wesbrownyeah
3/5 rDev -2.9%
01-19-2013 02:40:16 | More by tbryan5
3/5 rDev -2.9%
12-23-2013 02:24:03 | More by Driver8k
3.08/5 rDev -0.3%
Beer review from BA Mag Oct 2007.
Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale is a spawn of the Blue Moon portfolio, which is part of the Molson Coors Brewing Company. It's been around since September 1996 and is now brewed in Toronto, Canada.
Right away we noticed the exceptional head retention, with tiny bubbles that leave some lacing behind. Bright copper color; clarity is perfect. Spicy sweet aroma, smell of gingersnaps, biscotti and caramel. A bit of smoothness comes out from the crisp moderately sized body. Spicy over the top with a hint of alcohol that warms after each sip; bready malt flavors for the base peak in the middle yet fade quickly. The caramel malt flavor seems to have more of an impact on the palate and does seem to balance the spiciness for the most part. Minimal hopping lets the spices come through fully with more of an allspice flavor than anything else. Finishes just as spicy as it started with a slow drying end.
We'll say it: too clean. Perhaps the lack of hops and bitterness? But this is to be expected coming from a big brewer. With that said, it just does not have the same gritty raw feel to it and it's hard to imagine a brewer chopping pumpkins for the mash when a beer is this clean. A good beer for the faint of palate.
07-07-2010 00:24:00 | More by BeerAdvocate
3.25/5 rDev +5.2%
I saw this one at the store today and decided to give it a go. And I found that it was no suprise that this beer was just average at best. The pour was ok with a copper color body and a decent size head but it faded quickly and left no lace whatsoever. There was not much smell at all to the brew but what I could sniff were mostly sweet malts and faint spices. As for the taste, I was expecting more. The subtle sweetness from the malts and the light spiciness tasted good, but it was too weak. If they would have used the same flavoring but kicked it up a couple notches this beer would not taste half bad. As it is, it's another watered down product from Coors.
09-21-2005 09:26:17 | More by Dmann
Rhode Island
3.25/5 rDev +5.2%
04-09-2014 15:32:20 | More by MikeC144
4.25/5 rDev +37.5%
06-21-2014 21:17:39 | More by jonny1138
3/5 rDev -2.9%
09-27-2012 03:12:32 | More by danthehopslamman
3.1/5 rDev +0.3%
This was a pretty amber color with a medium sized white head. Very sweet malty aroma, with a fairly pronounced spiciness. The taste was malty with a persistant, obtrusive spiciness. This was a too spicy beer, one that wasn't very enjoyable. My wife likes these, fortunately. She can drink the rest.
10-18-2007 03:14:26 | More by lordofthewiens
3/5 rDev -2.9%
09-24-2013 01:00:41 | More by BeerDreadz
3/5 rDev -2.9%
06-17-2014 22:56:31 | More by DaftPatrick
2/5 rDev -35.3%
09-09-2012 04:24:13 | More by heddar33
2.5/5 rDev -19.1%
01-07-2012 20:17:45 | More by WuAnquo1
3.25/5 rDev +5.2%
07-13-2014 23:47:44 | More by chip26
3.03/5 rDev -1.9%
12 oz bottle, dated Feb 1, 2009. Pours a clear reddish amber with a thin fizzy head that quickly diminishes to a thin film that leaves a little lacing.
The aroma is sweet vegetal malts, toast and some pumpkin spices, especially cinnamon. There's a metallic note as well.
The flavor is sweet malts and squash, with some nutmeg and cinnamon. There's a little off bitterness and some heavy sweetness in the finish. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with some sharp carbonation.
Overall, an OK beer. There are much better pumpkin beers available, but this is drinkable.
10-16-2008 23:32:56 | More by Beaver13
New York
3.53/5 rDev +14.2%
Presentation: It was poured from a brown 12oz. bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance: The body has a deep amber color with good clarity. Its head is off white in color and builds up big and fluffy before quickly fading to just a very thin covering. Lacing is slick and slides down the glass as I drink.
Smell: Its aroma has hints of pumpkin with spicy clove and cinnamon over sweet bready malts.
Taste/Mouth feel: The flavor fairly mild with a semi-sweet bready malt mixed with touch of pumpkin and over cooked vegetables. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and pinch of clove add a pleasant spicy character that is well balanced and not overpowering. The finish picks up some mild hop bitterness and the spices slowly fade off the tongue. It has a slick watery texture with a light body and mild carbonation.
Notes: I like that the spices don't dominate the entire flavor but the pumpkin could be a little more vibrant and it seemed to lack body. Overall it is still not bad and it is easy to drink.
09-15-2008 20:46:40 | More by generallee
3.13/5 rDev +1.3%
This is what I would expect from a large brewery. No imagination or risks taken. It would be a mediocre marzen, it is a poor attempt at a pumpkin ale! A lack of spices and pumpkin flavor leave this beer falling well short of the niche it was meant to satisfy!
09-02-2011 03:42:33 | More by medic361
3/5 rDev -2.9%
04-12-2013 02:13:41 | More by SmellsofMahagony
New Jersey
3/5 rDev -2.9%
11-15-2011 04:51:39 | More by shatnerosmotic
3/5 rDev -2.9%
08-05-2012 02:19:45 | More by TimoP
2/5 rDev -35.3%
10-15-2012 20:24:09 | More by Twifiter
Rhode Island
1.5/5 rDev -51.5%
07-27-2014 19:58:27 | More by Doomcifer
Blue Moon Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale from Coors Brewing Company
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Rock of Ages star Ashley Spencer invited Broadway.com into her backstage home for some amplified tunes, comfy hats, yummy treats and pumpkins galore. Check out her dressing room at the Helen Hayes Theatre!
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Aspen Highlands has always had a reputation as a local's mountain. Each year when it closes down for the season, there is always a big party at the base.
Aspen Highlands has always had a reputation as a local's mountain. Each year when it closes down for ...
Aspen Highlands always draws a crowd for it's closing day party.
The Aspen Recreation Center has a large aquatic area, an ice rink, and a climbing wall.
Fort Frog is a children's center on Buttermilk. It's a popular place for snowball fights.
Aldrich Alley is just one of the many kids trails on Buttermilk. It is a short narrow trail through t...
Devil's Gut is one of the many kid's trails on Buttermilk.
Mr. Bill is one of the kid's trails on West Buttermilk.
The parking lot and picnic area at West Buttermilk is a great place to gather with friends for BBQ (b...
Steve Fisher won the Snowboard SuperPipe competition at the X Games in 2007 and 2004. He is shown her...
The Snowmobile SnoCross is a snowmobile competition where racers take laps around a track with jumps,...
Overview and History
To people who are in the know, Aspen means one thing: the sleepy hidden artists' colony is now priced right out of the stratosphere.
The city takes is name from the area's abundant groves of aspen trees, technically called "quaking aspen" for the way they flip around in the breeze.
The leaf stems of the aspen are slim and flexible, and the leaves have a silvery-white color underneath. When the wind blows you see them changing from dark green to silvery green, waving back and forth like flipping coins. A field of these is unbelievable and during the autumn the golden color they change into makes it a sight to be seen and marveled at. The sound they make is also quite soothing, like a rustling whisper with little pat-pats as the thousands of leaves slap into each other.
Within one hundred years of its inception, Aspen changed from a sleepy silver mining town into a world-class winter holiday resort. There was a brief few decades when the town had only hundreds of people, not thousands, and the ones who weren't grizzled mountain men were artists. Neither group cared much for popular opinion or TV, and they all got along fine. Then came skiing.
There are four major ski areas connected to Aspen and its sister town Snowmass Village -- Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk.
Aspen is located in the Elk Mountains region of the Colorado Rockies, western United States. It began as a silver-mining town in 1879 back when Indian raids were still a serious threat. Silver production peaked before the year 1900 and by the 1930's the town was nearly abandoned, hosting a population of only 700.
After World War Two the city breathed new life, gaining new residents as well as paved roads. The U.S. Forest Service approved ski resorts opening trails in the mountains, a golf course sprang up and artists working in ceramics and textiles scratched their heads at the shiny hubcaps on the expensive cars.
Eventually the tourist industry came to attract the clientele of such designer shops as Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Burberry.
Aspen now has the reputation of one of the world's premier winter vacation lands. From shopping to restaurants to outdoor fun, the city proves its claim as being among the best place to go for a vacation -- provided you've got the loot.
Getting There
You can rent a car from the airport to get into town. The major American bus and train companies do not stop here (Amtrak, Greyhound... forget it.)
However, the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority does provide free bus service from the airport to and within the city. You can also use these buses to get between the four ski resorts.
You are driving a car or flying a private plane around Aspen, if you're not on horseback or mountain bike. I would not put this city into the category of "accessible" for city people who like to buy tokens or tickets to get around. It's way up in the mountains, man! People DIED trying to ride across these mountains with horses and wagons, back in the frontier days.
Here are some links to taxi companies in and around Aspen that you can use for shuttle services with all your ski gear.
You can also use the RFTA busses within the city and to get between the four ski resorts.
People and Culture
Well, besides the tourists, people you find here are either celebrities or servants. The wealthy can afford to buy second and third homes in Aspen to play with, but everyone else drives in from Basalt and Carbondale, two nearby bedroom communities, to do all the dirty work. Famous local personalities have included John Denver, Jack Nicholson and Hunter S. Thompson.
This means that local culture is sophisticated and any city-dweller will find all the usual amenities and standards of service. Punk rock bands are not on the bill.
Surprise surprise, people in Aspen like to be involved in outdoor community events like the Hike for Hope, an UPHILL race and fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy.
Things to do & Recommendations
It's very simple in the big land of the Rocky Mountains -- just show up and go outside! Go skiing. Go snowboarding. Rip around clouds of fresh powder on a snowmobile!
Even better, the outdoor activities available in and around Aspen are in no way limited to the winter season. You can take a guided tour on horseback, go rafting or kayaking, fishing, rock climbing, off road ATV trail riding, play golf or even take a hot air balloon ride! There are also to be found a number of quality hunting guide outfits to lead you to where the game is.
For those interested in the arts, Aspen offers a full range of performance venues, restaurants, spa services and night life entertainment. Check out Club Chelsea when you still have energy to stay up all night after a day of physical activity.
The Aspen Music Festival has been a draw for almost fifty years. The Wheeler Opera House is billed as "the Art and Soul of Aspen", and the Aspen Art Museum fills the visual world with color and light, as if the mountain scenes weren't enough.
Lastly, remember to bring your sunblock! At high altitudes like this, even in the winter time the strength of the sun can burn your little nose pink!
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A Long Island woman is accused of a crazed attack on her ex-boyfriend with a pair of pliers.
Nassau County Police say it happened Tuesday evening in Elmont.
Police say that Tricia Mercier, 23, repeatedly called her 45-year-old ex-boyfriend at his home at about 5:30 p.m.
The calls were described as "alarming in nature" and were in violation of an order of protection which the victim had against her.
A few minutes later the victim heard a horn honking in front of his home and saw Mercier sitting in her car.
Police say she then got into his apartment and attacked him with a pair of pliers. The man suffered cuts and bruising and his glasses were broken in the attack.
He needed to be transported to a hospital. His condition was unclear but his injuries were not believed to be life threatening.
Mercier was arrested and charged with burglary, assault, criminal mischief and weapons charges.
She was expected to be arraigned on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in Hempstead. It was unclear if she had a lawyer.


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Structure of the Swiss Police
Federal structure – constitutional basis
The federal structure of Switzerland is reflected in the organisational structure of the police.
In Switzerland, each of the 26 cantons exercises police sovereignty, a state of affairs that goes back to long before the Swiss constitution was established. The constitution of 1848 did not change anything in this area, and it still recognises cantonal jurisdiction in police matters. Thus, the cantons are still responsible for safeguarding public law and order on their territory. The other main task of the cantonal police corps is law enforcement.
In contrast, the constitution does not grant the federal authorities comprehensive powers in police matters, but only responsibility for individual, limited police tasks.


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WARREN - Michael Christopher Anderson, 23, 543 Seventh St., S.W., died suddenly Saturday, May 11, 2013. A cause of death is pending.
He was born Nov. 25, 1989, in Youngstown, the son of Anthony Anderson Sr. and Kimberly Calvert.
Mr. Anderson was a 2008 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School.
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He is survived by his mother, Kimberly Calvert of Warren; father and stepmother, Anthony and Mulimga Anderson Sr. of Oakley, Calif.; three half-brothers, Timothy Anderson of Leavittsburg, Anthony Anderson Jr. of Oakley, Calif., and Isiah Boyd of Warren; two half-sisters, Ruth A. Harris of Warren and Alexcia Anderson of Oakley, Calif.; and two grandmothers, Joyce Calvert of Cortland and Leona Bates of Warren.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Triedstone Baptist Church. Family Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.
Family will receive friends at 543 Seventh St., the home of his mother, Kimberly Calvert.
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By Sarah Lang
For the Times Sentinel
Lebanon — The fate of Hot Pond is now in the hands of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management as the city is waiting on results of soil and other material testing.
Additional test samples were taken from the pond Friday, Oct. 11, said Lebanon Mayor Huck Lewis. They know the material pulled from the floor of the pond is lime, he said, but IDEM wants to make sure there isn't anything else in the lime.
"We don't believe there is anything else in there," Lewis said. "Once the results are back, we can start hauling it away and then figure out what to do."
Dredgers have gone 20 feet down and are still finding lime, he added. If they have to go down to 35 feet, and if IDEM says the city has to clear it all out, that could cost around $750,000.
"Then the city would have to decide if it's worth the money, or if we should just fill it in," Lewis said. "It's all up in the air."
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WASHINGTON -- It's not just that the Washington Capitals lost Game 3 in triple overtime that makes Wednesday night's marathon defeat so frustrating for them. It's that they had so many chances to close this one out well before the clock struck midnight and the calendar flipped to Thursday. It's that this was a game they should have won.
Two missed scoring chances in the first overtime period stick out as the memorable moments from the Capitals side of things after Marian Gaborik's shot won it for the Rangers at the 14:41 mark of period six. First, Troy Brouwer did this:
"Frustration for me," Brouwer said after the game, reflecting on the wide-open net that had stared him in the face earlier in the evening. "I was in tight, I was trying to get it up and it just rolled over my stick. I've gotta at least get it on net, give it a chance to go in the net."
Then, not more than five minutes later, Alex Ovechkin did this:
The goal horn sounded, the crowd half-heartedly cheered, but everybody except that horn guy seemed to realize that the puck never crossed the goal line. Did Caps coach Dale Hunter think it was in?
"No, we could see it hit the post," Hunter said. "Both sides had chances and that's what happens when there's two teams battling."
As frustrating as the misses may have been for the Capitals, especially for a guy like Karl Alzner who played 37:14 and was on the ice for Gaborik's winner, only to come home from Game 3 to see his dogs had destroyed his living room, the series isn't over for them. Rangers coach John Tortorella knows that best.
"The impact is we're up a game," Torts said. "They have to win three and we have to win two. Other than that, we'll take tomorrow off from practice and get ready to play. The guys should feel good about themselves. They didn't give in and they found a way, but now we'll just go about our business."
The Rangers did indeed find a way, as they came out blazing in the third overtime period. Both teams got their chances in that period, but it was New York that had the noticeable edge. They outskated Washington and held puck possession for most of the period, even earning a power play for their efforts, and while there's always the fear that an ugly bounce could go the wrong way for a team in overtime, it seemed like the Rangers were the team that would pull this thing out as the third OT progressed. They simply looked more energized than the Caps did. They outlasted the opposition.
But did that come at a price?
"One of these games like this, you need all your players playing," Hunter said. "We played six D and our four lines so it's important for everybody to go. It's one of these series in the playoffs where you have to have all your players playing because you need them all. There could be another overtime game so you need all your players fresh.
"They only played five D and we played six, but they basically played the rest of the players most of the time. The D must get tired. One of their D played much more than ours, so he must be more tired than our D, but that's one of the things you have to do sometimes."
It wasn't just one defenseman who played more, though. Michael Del Zotto played 43:33, Dan Girardi played 44:26, and Marc Staal played 49:24, while Anton Stralman saw just 28 minutes and Stu Bickel saw 3:24. Ryan McDonagh played an incomprehensible 53:17 in Game 3 and stole the spotlight for it, but as overtime progressed it became pretty evident that Tortorella was rolling only four defensemen, with Stralman playing a bit of relief here and there.
Compare that to the Capitals defense. Dennis Wideman played 40:42, Karl Alzner played 37:14, Roman Hamrlik played 38:43, Mike Green played 37:59, Jeff Schultz played 31:52, and John Carlson played 39:19. All six played at least three minutes less than the Rangers top four, and they all played at least 10 minutes less than McDonagh.
Tortorella explained why he went that direction with his personnel management.
"We kept asking [McDonagh], 'Are you okay?'" the coach said. "And he said he was fine. He wanted more."
"You get into a situation where you ice [Bickel] and you just know that this is gonna go on for a while but it's an awful tough situation to put Bick into after he's been sitting for a while. So we made the decision just to stay with the five. Mac gets run over and I think it took him a few shifts to get his bearings but it's a really good experience for our D to get through it and find a way to get a win."
They got through it. Del Zotto seemed relieved at the victory afterwards, the fact that it happened still setting in as he spoke with reporters. He said he had about five bananas to keep himself going during the game, and he didn't look any more tired than after a typical three period game.
But you have to imagine that despite a two-day lay off before Game 4, the extra work put in by the Rangers top four could manifest itself later in the series. None of them have ever played that much hockey in a single game before, and while their opponent isn't exactly well-rested either, the Caps still have this edge heading into Game 4.
This series between the Rangers and Capitals has hinged on defense and goaltending thus far. It's been a close, tight-checking series -- all one goal games decided in the third period or later. Things might look even early on in the first two periods of Game 4, but there's no doubt that McDonagh, Staal, Girardi and Del Zotto will be feeling the burn a bit more than the Caps' six defensemen come the latter stages of the game on Saturday.
In such a closely-contested series, it could be the difference between a 3-1 Rangers series lead and a 2-2 deadlock heading into Game 5.
We have full coverage of Game 3 between the Capitals and Rangers in our StoryStream. For more on the Capitals, check in with Japers' Rink, and for more on the Rangers, check in with Blueshirt Banter.


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CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Police have arrested a third suspect in a home invasion that left a 14-year-old with a gunshot wound.
Cambridge Police arrested 19-year-old Eric Taylor, of Cambridge, in connection with a reported home invasion of a Douglas Street home, that happened on January 15th. During that apparent home invasion, a 14-year-old girl was shot in the back, she is now recovering at a Rehabilitation Center and is listed in good condition.
Taylor is charged with attempted 1st and 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree assault, reckless endangerment, firearm in use of felony, and 1st, 3rd, and 4th degree burglary. He is being held at the Dorchester County Detention Center without bond.
Police arrested two others, 18-year-old Sean Demichaels Jenkins of Cambridge and 20-year-old Tevin Daquan Green of Easton, on Wednesday. They are also being held on similar charges.
Anyone with any additional information is asked to contact Cambridge Police Criminal Investigation Division at 410-228-3333.


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The Hurdles Family Before Winning All Divisions! by Lincoln High School's Hurdle Team - 5 months ago
"This photograph was taken right before our hurdles team went against another school for our track and field meet. This year we have a lot of lovely new kids that have the determination to accomplish so much. We have been working with the CustomInk company for two years now, and are always pleased with the merchandise that we receive. They have great customer service and all of the people on the team LOVE their new warm-up shirts. Thank you so much for your work!"


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Atjazz and long time vocalist Clyde, drop their new single "Please You". The single is a laid back subtle dance floor track that really simmers and gets your feet moving, one foot at a time. It's crazy how closely Clyde's voice resembles Pharrel Williams of NERD. In fact, the track sounds like a spacey deep house version of a track that NERD would have made. Atjazz does what he does best, producing a simple but lush deep house dance track, while also producing a memorable "song".
The single features a remix by Garcy Noise, and Om's very own Rob G.
Drop this joint and watch the girls do the dance floor shuffle.
Listen To Atjazz Feat. Clyde "Please You"
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A training log can help you get more from your workout. It will help you organize and save information about your exercise routine so you can work toward a specific goal.
For example, if you're training for a marathon, keeping a log can help you track how you run under various weather conditions or when you're following a special diet. You can record information about the prettiest routes if you're walking to enjoy the scenery.
Your log also can prod you to work out on those days when you're too tired or you think you're too busy.
Here's a brief rundown on what data you should record:
Distance -- in miles and tenths for running, walking or cycling; in laps or meters for swimming.
Time -- in minutes, seconds or fractions.
Intensity -- in pounds, for strength training.
Other details -- such as split times, when helpful.
Milestones -- on the way to achieving your goals.
Personal bests.
Depending on your fitness and training level, you may also want to record other information concerning:
Pulse rate. Take two readings, one before you begin exercising and one at peak activity. Be sure to stay within your target heart zone.
Hours of sleep. See how this entry affects your performance.
Weight. You'll notice regular exercise helps you lose extra pounds and maintain a healthful weight.
Diet. You may discover certain foods improve your performance.
Discomforts. Note unusual aches or pains.
Day and time. This information gives you a frame of reference and helps you maintain consistency.
Weather. Hot, cool, humid or pleasant? Noting this information will tell you under what conditions you work best.
Road surface or equipment condition. Jot down a brief description for future reference.
Atmosphere. Pretty scenery may improve your performance, while a crowded gym may increase your tension.
The route you walked or ran, the training machines you used or the aerobic exercises you completed.
Mood. Record how you felt at the start of a workout, then mention whether the workout changed your mood.
Thoughts and feelings. Exercise frees many people from everyday worries and helps them use their minds more creatively. Let your thoughts flow from pen to paper.
Note which house has the loud, crabby dog or what time of day a pool's lap lanes are crowded.
Jot down a route you'd like to run or walk again, or note a pair of really comfortable shoes.
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The Daily Scope
Brave Aries, today requires self-confidence and your famous can-do attitude. People around you will worry about the things they love the most. You bypass all the doom and gloom with a positive disposition that assists you to continue forging ahead. You attract success.
Mars (the planet of action) has moved into your sign, indicating that now is your time to move ahead. You will make great progress. We have a difficult dialogue between Venus (the planet of love, and your planetary ruler) with Saturn (the planet that teaches life lessons). This may express itself as a confrontation between what you love and how that expresses itself, particularly in the area of your interpersonal relationships. If you encounter difficulty, speak your truth.
Today presents a challenging aspect between Venus (the planet of love) and Saturn (the planet of structure). People around you will be very concerned about who and what they love, and fearful of loss. Steer clear of the worry by centering yourself in a sense of generosity and proceed from there. Time spent at home is tranquil and comforting.
Today presents a challenging dialogue between Venus (the planet of love) and stern Saturn (the planet of manifestation). This will ask you to remain connected to your vision of love and abundance, and the ways in which you seek to express and manifest this vision in your life. Someone around you may fear scarcity and loss, but don't let yourself succumb to worry. Maintain your bright, expansive vision. Know that you are safe and secure, and that all will be well.
First and foremost, you are moving forward toward achieving a new level of success and recognition. Professional opportunities are very good. But we have a challenging aspect between Venus (the planet of love) and stern Saturn (the planet of manifestation). Their difficult confrontation will have others around you concerned and anxious about the things which they hold near and dear to their hearts. Keep yourself focused on the tasks at hand, affirm your values, and continue to forge ahead.
The moon is in your sign today, imparting to you an extra special aura of glamour and beauty. There is a challenging astrological aspect, Venus (the planet of love) is opposite to stern Saturn, indicating that your thoughts about love and abundance may be rather sober and somewhat somber. Be wary of pessimism, however. It is important to keep your focus on all the work you've been accomplishing, particularly in regards to breaking free of old restrictive limitations, and moving toward greater freedom and excitement.
Today will ask that you remain confident when it comes to feeling safe and regarding what you love. Venus will be opposite to Saturn (the planet of structures and boundaries), so people around you will feel concern and worry for what is nearest and dearest to them. Strive to center yourself in an attitude of positivity and support. Trust that this will carry you forward.
Scorpio, this week will emphasize you, your relationships, and your partnerships. Today will require that you remain steadfast and true to your goals for success. Venus (the planet of love and abundance) will oppose stern Saturn in your sign. People around you, or a partner, may be feeling insecure and worrying about money or love. Even with this, maintain your positive, winning attitude. You are bound for success.
Today presents challenges. Venus (the planet of love) will engage with Saturn (the planet of manifestation) in a debate. Others around you may be worried or anxious about the things they love, or feeling insecure about love or money or both! You avoid catching this gloom mood by staying focused at work and giving it one hundred percent. A generous attitude will take you far today.
Today has a challenging astrological aspect. Venus (the planet of love) is opposite to your planetary ruler, Saturn. You may be very hard working, but feel that love and some of life's tender pleasures elude you. This is accompanied by a sense of loneliness or isolation. Don't let these feelings get you too down, rather evoke your personal vision, ignite your aspirations, and keep going. Achievement and happiness will be yours.
Today will require patience and positive focus. Venus (the planet of love) will oppose stern Saturn, (the planet of manifestation). This is a difficult position, indicating that people around you may be in a worried mood about love and finances, and some will fret and fear. You avoid getting caught up in this by remaining grounded, focused on the daily routine, and taking care of the tasks at hand.
You have been making great strides in taking care of your finances, including standing up for yourself, and asking to be paid what you are worth. This week holds promise for you. There is a difficult aspect between Venus (the planet of love and abundance) and Saturn today. People around you may be feeling gloomy or worrying about money or the economy. Steer clear of this fretting and continue to concentrate on moving forward. You are learning how to hold to your vision, and the importance of this in achieving success.
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Rare pic of this beauty with World c/s but operated with Garuda Indonesia......from negative.
[1400 pix] smoky MD-11 touchdown runway 26R | delivered in 1995 and stored since 04/2012
A empty World MD-11 makes a incredible departure off runway 1L bound for Leipzig.
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KH-2 Mummy
I wrote to ESP before asking if I could order one of these and they said they can't because Kirk owns the rights to the art, I'm wondering if we get enough people on here letting him know WE WANT THIS GUITAR!!!! Wheather he might change his mind? It's worth noting that there are a lot of people making fakes of this already, I feel it's only fair ESP get to make their own standard run edition.
I asked the same question regarding the Ouija board KH-2...of course Hasbro owns the rights. And ESP won't try to make KH-2 "mummy" guitars, because that would mean they would have to pay Kirk Hammett money. So, Kirk wouldn't mind if ESP made those guitars (because who doesn't like getting money), however, ESP would mind...because, like every corporation, they don't like spending money they don't have to.
There once was a superbly talented guy around the second last forum that could have customised any KH-2 to a Mummy, Ouija etc. I reckon Bill deserves an official thread to all the great work he did for the members here, now that it is a permanent forum and all.
Maybe Kirk just wants to have a one of a kind instrument that isn't available to the public...for once lol but I'm pretty sure there will be a Mummy guitar eventually.
ESP won't like to spend more money on a Signature guitar I think, maybe they could make a limited run of'em (50 or 100 guitars, who knows...), like happened with the Ouija model.
I'd love to have the Mummy, and the Ouija guitars (Which I think was in the 2009 catalouge). But yeah, because of copy right stuff and what have you, I wouln't get your hopes up. I agree, though. It'd be pretty frikken sick to have that.
My name is Corey and I am in constant contact with a friend who runs a guitar company and he's consistantly building and shipping the replications of the KH-2 Boris Karloff The Mummy. And at a considerably modest price considering.
Sorry, are you offering rip off esp's for sale on the esp website?! Lol thanks for the offer, but im really only intrested in the real thing, not an Ali express special.
No clue honestly what goes into the production of these esp knock offs. I am only sure of their playability And how close to the original they appear to be. Wasn't marketing for anybody, but if a person had to have one, there are other avenues to explore because after this many years I still haven't seen one attempt at an official mummy re-issue...
Is there template for this graphic? Is there a certain material it should be printed on? I was thinking if I could get the graphic made properly, I could then give it to my local guitar guy who could apply it to my KH-2.
I saw one on e-bay already done but I didn't think the guitar looked in that good of a condition, and would prefer to have it done to my existing guitar instead.
We have one here at Music Emporium in New York. It is MINT. Check it out on facebook/nymusicemporium
i asked Kirk at a meet and greet last year. i said please release the mummy - lol. he told me forget it, not going to happen. and we talked about the fakes on ebay. he wasnt amused by it at all.
Great now we'll probably have to wait for him to die for the guitar to become available. By that time i'll be too old to play or dead myself.
It's not 'not available' by choice. There would be legal issues tied to releasing a production model with copywritten material (names, likenesses, brands etc).
Holding out hope they may do an LTD version similar to the white zombie. Maybe use Tombstone Case to make a sarcophagus style case.
Kirk has said repeatedly that there will never be a Mummy release. It's his special guitar and that's the end of the story. I fell In love with it the first time I saw it back in '97 or so. The WZ is cool, but the LTD version they released is garbage. Bolt-on, no paint on the pickups, cheap looking maple neck. The case is cool and the graphic is cool and the resale will go up for sure later on, but it's not worth it like the LTD Ouija was or even the regular KH-602 is. The 602'is a much better built guitar for the money. Best bet is to get a 602 or KH-2 NTB and have a professional artist paint it for you. I've seen some well done paint jobs out there. Stay away from the decals.


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Background Information
This cruise was a belated celebration of our 30th wedding anniversary, which we were unable to schedule in June, the actual date of our anniversary.
This is a fun cruise on a professionally run ship. We had a fabulous time meeting other Cruise Critics. We wish that the food had been a little more consistent in quality.
This was our eighth cruise, the fourth with Princess. The Princess ships become a little bit like "home" the more you cruise with them. They have similar layouts, similar styles, similar food and there is definitely a Princess corporate culture present on all the ships which allows you to know what to expect. Overall, the crew was friendly and helpful. Because we were traveling about two weeks before Christmas, the ship was decked out with beautiful holiday lights, garlands, and Christmas trees, which created a festive atmosphere. There was also a Menorah located near the customer service desk to commemorate Hanukkah.
Hotel in Fort Lauderdale
We arrived in Fort Lauderdale late in the evening before our cruise and stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott FLL Airport & Cruise Port in Dania Beach. We've stayed there before and selected it again because our credit card gives us points which are redeemable for Marriott gift cards. A very comfortable room was $123 per night plus tax (AAA rate) and includes transportation from the FLL airport and to the cruise port. Meals are extra. Upon arrival we had a very nice snack of fruit and muffins, although we saw the staff in the restaurant preparing salads and sandwiches for guests despite the late (after 10 pm) hour.
Transfer to Port
After a tasty breakfast of oatmeal and a fruit & yogurt parfait, we packed our bags and proceeded to the lobby area. The hotel has several shuttles to the port and the lobby was packed with folks going to various ships. Because the hotel had a sign-in sheet the process was pretty orderly, although our 11 am shuttle, never departed until almost 11:30. The luggage was placed in a little trailer which was hooked onto the shuttle bus. As we approached the shuttle, we were informed that our shuttle was a little "short on seating" and we might have to get pretty "cozy". Well, since our luggage was already in the trailer and there was only one seat left on the shuttle, I wound up sitting on my DH's lap on the trip to the pier! We tried to be good-natured about this, but the woman next to us was definitely annoyed as I guess I encroached a bit into her personal space.
The luggage was taken out of the trailer and we were instructed to remain on the shuttle during this process. When we finally exited the shuttle, we claimed our carry-on bags and left the remaining bags with the luggage attendants. This process always makes me squirm, as no claim checks are issued so you have no proof of luggage and no real way to trace "lost" luggage. That said, our bags were waiting outside our cabin door when we arrived at our cabin. We've seen baggage get misplaced and at times it's taken hours to "find" our luggage.
The embarkation process was slow. Since we arrived at the port around noon, I suspect that it was just a busy time. We probably would have done better had we arrived around 1:30 or so. We waited in a queue formation in the terminal for nearly an hour. No chairs, no coffee, no entertainment, no information, just a line that seemed endless and didn't move. I felt badly for some of the more incapacitated passengers who were forced to stand in this line. Finally the line began to move and once inside the registration area, embarkation went very quickly.
Once inside the ship, we quickly found our cabin, unpacked, and went to find some lunch.
The food on cruise ships is supposed to be one of the highlights. In this case, I would have to say that the food quality and selection was hit-or-miss. Breakfast was fine, with a plentiful selection of rolls, pastries, fruit, eggs, oatmeal, French toast, etc. We never had a problem with breakfast and we either ate in the Horizon Court or had it delivered to our cabin on four mornings. I was disappointed that I only saw smoked salmon (delicious) on the first morning, but maybe I missed it on days we ate in our cabin.
We usually ate lunch in the Horizon Court. This was where the food became a hit-or-miss situation. We don't eat a lot of meat and some days that was the only appetizing main dish that we could find. Some of the entrees were a little weird with strange combinations of vegetables and seasonings. I would have appreciated a few more "plain" items. There was always a great salad bar, however. So some days I went to the pizzeria and picked up a slice and then brought it back into the Horizon Court to enjoy with my salad. Desserts were always delicious and the fruit was abundant and fresh.
We ate one lunch in the Provence Dining Room. It was delightful and delicious...we should have taken the time to eat there again.
We did not feel like paying extra for Sabatini's or the Bayou Cafe. The menus just did not appeal to us, since I'm allergic to shrimp and neither of us eats a lot of meat.
We had signed up for Anytime Dining which was absolutely chaotic. The first night we had about a 40 minute wait for dinner. Now, mind you, we had requested a table for twelve because we had met a group of Cruise Critic folks and wanted to dine with them. However, even passengers with smaller parties were walking around with flashing beepers a la TGI Fridays. The second night the maitre d' in the Bordeaux Dining Room (anytime dining room) suggested that he call the Provence Dining Room (fixed dining) and we received a late dining seating (7:45 pm) which we held for the rest of the cruise. By this time our group had expanded to 14 people on most nights, so we occupied two tables next to each other.
The dinner menus were definitely the weak point for us on this ship. On several nights I felt my main course meal was inedible. Salmon was hard and tasteless, like it had been frozen for months. Penne pasta served with tomato sauce that tasted like it had been heavily spiked with chili peppers to the point of being nearly intolerable. Desserts remained the one strong point on all nights. And some meals were superb...seared scallops were sweet and cooked to perfection and the lobster tails were a complete delight. A vegetable and phyllo dough tart was also an absolutely delicious main course.
The service in the dining room was usually pretty prompt and accurate. Food was brought out hot and served promptly. However, we felt a bit rushed to leave after coffee and dessert as the staff obviously wanted to get out of there after their last shift of the evening.
The entertainment was generally good to excellent. Rodney Johnson, the comedian was hilarious. His humor was clean and very sharp and funny! We wish that we could have seen Rodney again, but we missed him on the third night because we had a late dinner seating and decided to attend the Adrian Zmed show (of "TJ Hooker" fame)instead.
Adrian Zmed is very talented and offered a great variety show that we totally enjoyed.
We also enjoyed Maurizio's show, as well as hearing him in Crooners on some evenings.
Most of the shows with the Coral Princess dancers and singers were pleasant and very energized. We also enjoyed the Joszef Trio with their classical strings performances.
I also have to make special mention of the Coral Princess International Crew Show. Billy Hygate, the cruise director, as Fiddler on the Roof's Tevyeh was phenomenal! He could put Zero Mostel to shame. We wish he could have done an entire show!
Billy Prudhomme, the juggler/comedian, was just average. We've seen his show on a previous cruise and seeing him again was too much. We also thought Jeff Nease, another comedian was just passable. He definitely needs to check his material as some of his jokes we had already heard from the first comedian. He seemed nervous and not very well prepared for his show.
We also could have done without most of the on-board movies. I can watch movies at home on demand or download them on my computer and I expect a little more original entertainment when we cruise.
The Pool
I didn't go in the water so I can't comment on the pool itself. The deck around the Lido pool was pretty crowded but we never had a problem finding a seat. The deck chaises were not all that comfortable and definitely needed more padding. I loved the Lotus Pool with its very calm and quiet atmosphere which generally put me to sleep! The warm cookies and milk offered poolside were a lovely touch on most afternoons. Because the Lotus pool area is available for free we really felt there was no need for paying for the Sanctuary area.
Our Cabin was a reasonably size BA balcony unit on the Caribe deck. The bed was a little hard for me, but my DH loved it, so we decided not to get an egg-crate matress topper. The pillows were awful, and I don't know why we didn't complain about them. The balcony had a table and four seats. Two of the seats were covered in bird excrement, so we didn't use them. We loved having a balcony. The best part is enjoying breakfast, in our bathrobes, on the balcony on sea days. Please beware of opening the cabin door and the balcony door at the same time, or you will have a wind tunnel churning through your cabin.
The showers on the Princess ships are too tiny. I am not a large person so I can't even begin to imagine how someone with more body size would function in the shower. There was plenty of storage for toiletries in the bathroom. On some occasions, the "fresh" towels that we were given seemed a little damp. We had heard that one of the ship's dryers was not working, so maybe this was the reason.
Our cabin steward, Ronaldo, kept the cabin spotless and was extremely helpful. However, we did not appreciate his unsolicited offer to help us find cheap watches in one of the ports. We don't even know how that discussion came up!
The Internet
We purchased a $100 package of 250 minutes at the Internet Cafe with a bonus of 30 minutes because it was purchased on the first day of the of the cruise. This was just the right amount of minutes for a ten-day cruise. We had brought our netbook along with us, but usually could not get a reliable connection and gave up on it after a couple of days. I don't think I'll bother bringing it on our next cruise as there was usually a terminal available at the internet cafe anyway
The Library
I didn't take out any books, but we really enjoyed the daily crossword puzzles that they provided. Also the chairs in the library were so comfy. It was a nice atmosphere for reading and watching the sea.
The Spa
I utilized the hairdresser at the Spa. I had no problem getting an appointment and she did my hair exactly as I requested. I told her that the hairdryer she used was too hot as it felt like it was burning my scalp and I had to repeatedly ask her to turn the heat down. Also, she spent almost the entire appointment trying to sell me various hair care creams and potions, skin creams, and even vitamins! This selling mentality seems to be ingrained on Princess crews, as someone is always trying to sell you something from drinks to jewelry to exercise classes.
The Gym
This was generally a busy spot, but I never had a problem locating a treadmill. The free weights were lacking. There was only one five pound weight and it was generally in use! The second weight disappeared after the second day of the cruise. Also the space to use the weights was too small. I felt like I was always in someone's way.
Ship Activities
We thoroughly enjoyed the at-sea days with plenty of activities planned. We took the Galley Tour on the last sea day and found it to be very interesting. Also we enjoyed the culinary demonstration. The port informational seminars were interesting. We participated in the Trivia Challenges and I played way too much Bingo. I didn't win at Bingo, but it was fun anyway.
Because we were traveling during Hanukkah, there were lovely services conducted by fellow passengers. These were followed by delicious potato pancakes and donuts. The ship even provided prayer handouts. There was also a nice setup for the Friday evening service.
This was quite orderly and timely. Princess seems to have this under control. We made it off the ship, located our luggage in the terminal and passed easily through US Customs and Immigration. Locating a cab to the Fort Laurderdale Airport was easy and ran about $15, including a tip. We were at the airport by 9 a.m.
This is a clean and well-organized ship. Even though the food selection was a little unpredictable, we had an excellent time. We enjoyed meeting the other passengers. We definitely will sail with Princess again. It's not perfect, but it's pretty darn good and an excellent value for the money.