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Bel Ombre, Seychelles
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Outdoor Pool, Grounds, Terrace
Tennis Court, Fishing, Ping-Pong, Canoeing, Diving, Snorkeling, Fitness Center, Spa, Massage, Turkish/Steam Bath, Library
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the Room, Restaurant with Dining Menu, Buffet-Style Restaurant
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Room Service, Car Rental, 24-Hour Front Desk, Currency Exchange, Baggage Storage, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Ironing Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Center, Souvenir/Gift Shop, VIP Room Facilities
Newspapers, Safe, Shops (on site), All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
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Children and Extra Beds
All children are welcome.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 90 per person per night for extra beds.
The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.
The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.
Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Pets are not allowed.
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Coral Strand Smart Choice is on the beach of Beau Vallon Bay. It offers air-conditioned rooms, 2 outdoor pools, a spa, souvenir shop and a tour desk with nearby water sports facilities.
Score from 292 reviews Good
On Beau Vallon Beach, Savoy Resort & Spa and provides restaurants, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Central Victoria is a 6-minute drive away.
Score from 54 reviews Wonderful
In the exclusive south end of Mahé, in the famous Baie Lazare, Kempinski Seychelles offers luxurious rooms with a balcony or terrace. This resort features an outdoor pool and spa facilities.
Score from 101 reviews Very good
Nestled among the white sand beaches and hills on the island of Mahé, Ephelia has luxurious suites and villas overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Score from 184 reviews Excellent
Staff was exellant
the view
the light spicaly when we walk in the eveniing
Kind staff, location, Bus station, Food (Breakfast Buffet)
Loved the location of the hotel, right on the beach and a short walk down the beach to other restaurants and bars. Loved the room, what amazing views. Loved the staff, so very very friendly, I have never seen so many what seemed to me was genuine smiles. Great breakfast, lovely drinks (bar prices are expensive everywhere, and this one was no exception). We were treated like royalty.
Bit too quiet in the evenings. It would of been nice to have more lively entertainment.
The attention of some of the staff especially Mr. Nigel at the front office desk and the location and scenes from the hotel. Good breakfast.
The a/c in the room did not work properly, which woke me up a couple of times.
Fine dining. Helpful staff.
Poor choice of music at breakfast. More information about the area would have been useful.
Staff, location, quietness
Breakfast (always the same with zero variation) Internet (one has to buy an upgrade to get any form of bandwidth We had some issues with cleanliness but all was solved
everything..very nice & very cooperative staff, big & clean rooms..excellent access to the beach..nice food..nice restaurents ..
had a problem with the Ac one night but got it fixed very fast. one of the staff in one of the restaurents was very rude.
we like everything
Glorious beachfront property Landscaped gardens Spacious rooms Plenty of free water activities Views
Below average customer service in the restaurants Food is very expensive and not up to expected standards In need of updating
Overall, it was a very good experience, location was great, clean beach, quit place, nice garden, staff are very nice and polite, and food was good. I'd choose it again and i'd recommend it for friends and family.
Wifi was poor.. Toilet was open in the room so water would leak into the room.
Staff,Food,view,rooms,pool all in there. I would like to thank Mrs.Beranda for making our stay Unforgettable.
Rooms Service Facilities
the location the swimming pool
compared to other places where I stayed in Mahé, this hotel is very overpriced ! (by at least 100 euros per day) : I have been also in Sunset Beach Hotel in Beauvallon (smaller but better in terms of quality / price), and in Lemuria and Coco de Mer in Praslin and Chateau St Cloud in La Digue which are normally priced compared to the Meridien. Everywhere I was welcomed with a cocktail : I was not offered any at the Meridien. The room was not ready ; it was early, but in all the hotels I stayed (where I checked in early also), I got my room immediately ! (it is a bad management : lot of flights leave very early ....) Access to my room was from near the parking lot, which is not the most pleasant ! The hot water was not hot anymore whenever the bathtub was full at 2/3! The tea bags and the soap were not replaced for my 2nd night. The hotel is a bit run down and needs refurbishment especially for the prices they ask !!!
I liked the location and views. The staff were very friendly and relaxed. I was really impressed with our room - it was spacious, clean, modern and i liked that it was a semi detached villa rather than a typical hotel room.
The buffet was very average and not really up to par for this hotel. There wasn't a great selection and quality again was only average. It would have been more acceptable if it was better value but it was expensive for what it was. In hindsight I would have preferred to eat more at the other restaurants in the area.
Towel rail kept falling off and making very loud noise on stone floor.
Staff was great. Location was good. Ten minutes walk on the beach to some of the restaurants.
A bit slower service than what we are used to.
Location, room, pool. Staff friendliness. Hotel manager Raoul in particular was excellent and very professional. Maxime was also commendable.
Quality, choice, price and presentation of the food for buffet breakfast and dinner. Birds eating bread and cereals. Flies all over cheese and meats counter.
Good location.
Terrible food, slow service, criminally expensive, indifferent staff, a tired, old hotel.
The hotel is situated on a fabulous beach with access to additional water sports and other hotels. The spa and restaurants are lovely and the rooms are superb. The pool area is perfect.
The snorkeling gear is old and rubbish, no value for the guest. The drinks and food at all the restaurants are ridiculously over priced and not value for money. The Bar menu is limited and needs more variety as it is often an alternative to eating in the main restaurant. There were a number of young children at the hotel and we experienced a couple of bad weather days, there is no entertainment available for them.
Location was close to Victoria and it over looked a beautiful bay. The staff we're extremely friendly and very helpful.
Nice pool, comfortable pool chairs, friendly pool staff. Comfortable beds. Helpful agencies for excursion planning. A la carte restaurant was fantastic. Amazing wonderful management team.
Showers and bathrooms not private, annoying for a group of friends. Quickly run out of hot water in the shower. Staff a bit slow. Lame massage not worth the time.
Hotel design is very clever and nice. It's pretty. Le Bourgeois restaurant is very good. General staff and room cleanliness was very good.
Gym is tiny. Disappointing selection of fruit at breakfast. Always the same items. Value for money we found was generally lacking in the Seychelles and so unfortunately we would say the same for this hotel. Decent accommodation and decent meals are really quite expensive in the Seychelles! When compared to similar destinations. We were also surprised to see that Beau Vallon was not the cleanest beach we had ever seen! This of course is nothing to do with the hotel, but a factor to consider when choosing locations perhaps.
Staff were excellent. The food was very good. I found the deluxe suite was lovely but a little dark. I think I would have probably preferred the standard room.
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4 oz. brandy
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In a large container add 4 orange slices, 4 lemon slices, 4 pineapple wedges, and agave nectar. Muddle lightly. Add the wine, orange juice, and brandy. Stir well. Add in the remaining fruit to the sangria. Pour the sangria and fruit mixture into a 9x13x2 inch cake pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight. Spoon the frozen sangria into a chilled martini glass and serve with fruit to garnish


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I am due Dec 5th with my 3rd, (I have 2 girls and now expecting my boy) and my 6yr old daughter has been so helpfull and sweet. She was loving the thought of being a big sissy. So much that when I get onto her for something she shouldnt have done, lol she tells me "ok mommy I dont want to upset you, Im sorry" and she wont let me do certain things that she feels might hurt the baby. She did the sweetest thing...I was still 4 months along and she found a green toy car like the hotwheels... and she has kept it for her baby brother Noah
Well last night we all went to Buy Buy Baby to look around and with so many things... I mean baby stuff galore!!! (I have never been in there till last night) So as we were looking everywhere I guess maybe too many oohs and aahs she started to get teary eyed and said to me "you only care about Noah" ugh it broke my heart
I have been through this already with my oldest, she was 12 when I had my 6yr old, but I was able to handle it much easier since she was at an older age. I have been including my 6yr old in so many things having to do with this pregnancy, she even got to see a sonogram and she loved it
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Yea, a blended family is having children with different parents, step kids, step parents, etc.
Honestly, don't worry about her being jealous. It's natural for kids to be jealous and resentful of new siblings. It's normal for her to feel sad that she won't be the baby of the family any longer.
None of this means that she won't love her brother and that she won't be a great big sister. But don't expect her to love her brother all the time! No siblings love each other (or even like each other) all the time! And that's okay.
Don't expect her to be 100% happy about the baby and don't criticize her or act disappointed in her when she says stuff like this. If you do, then all she'll learn to do is bottle those feelings up inside of her. She'll be more angry and resentful of the baby and of you. If, however, you let her know that it's perfectly normal to feel sad and upset about a big change like this, she'll get past this stage more quickly. Remind her that just because you're buying stuff for the new baby doesn't mean you love the new baby more. It just means the baby needs stuff. Remind her that you are really happy to be spending time with a big girl like her, and that you and she will always have special times together, even after the baby comes along. Help her understand that babies are special in a "babyish" way, but that 6 y/o girls are special in a "big girl" way. Let her know that you are just as excited about having a 6 y/o girl as you are about having a new baby in the house.
I think she needs some extra attention. Take a few minutes to admire the things that she can do that a baby CANNOT ("I am so proud that you can ride your bike," "I love that beautiful picture that you drew for me," "You are getting to be such a good reader!").
Also, maybe cut down on the baby talk. The baby will be around soon enough. And don't combine trips for things she needs (school supplies, clothes) with a stop to pick up baby things. It won't hurt you to Oooh and Aaah at Justice or Gymboree or wherever you buy her clothes!


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Perhaps the biggest wedding trend I've seen for 2010 is having your dog in your wedding. This last year, I photographed several events where the dogs were either actually in the wedding, at the wedding, or the bride wanted portraits with her dog – there are some photos at the end of the post.
I've even attended a wedding where there were doggie inspired favors and cards stating that a donation had been made to a local animal rescue shelter. This was because the couple didn't think the dogs would behave well at the wedding, but they still wanted them there – we actually did engagement shots with the pups earlier that year.
If you do decide to include a canine, there are many different jobs for dogs in the wedding party:
While at these dog inspired events, I've seen all kinds of doggie wedding attire – from nothing at all, to a custom decorated collar with matching ribbon and flowers from the wedding theme, to a full blown mini dog tuxedo (but never a dog wedding dress – even if they are a girl). You can check out this website for ideas for costumes.
As a couple planning a wedding, if you have a dog, I think you already know how he or she behaves, but just in case here are a few things to think about before you bring your dog to your wedding:
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The one I go to is interesting, though. It's in a kind of blue-collar suburbia setting, so it attracts a lot of random straight people who see it as a sufficient regular watering hole. But then you go there on bear night and it's teeming with burly, sexually-charged gay men.
No man, I already dropped that class, and I'm damn glad I did. It wasn't that it was overly hard, but I just realized I fucking hate winter classes. I just don't function well this time of year.
Instead I'm hemming and hawing over whether to go on a vacation or not, and if so when to take it.
I might go to Florida while it's fuck-cold up here.
Sometimes--I really miss the 90s.
Netflix is trolling me hard. I don't buy many movies at all but I have been buying some. Every one of them I have got in recent months appears on Netflix within the next 2 weeks. Did it was Drive, did it with American Horror Story season 1 and now I got V/H/S for Christmas and it is on there.
It keeps messing up over the holidays. They've added a bunch of new stuff but I keep getting error messages, some telling me that there are too many devices logged in when I'm certain that I'm the only one using it in the house. :x Then I have to keep reinstalling it to get it working. But, I keep reminding myself that at 7.99/month I'm still satisfied with it, Netflix Canada has improved A LOT since it was introduced here. lol
I have had random issues like that as well, where for one reason or another it just can't play a specific episode of a show. It just comes up as an error and I had to exit the app on my xbox and then come back on then it worked. Had random errors with it on my friends ps3 as well.
But yeah, I do get a lot out of it. Especially when it comes to the TV show selection.
^ Yeah, that happens often, too. Or I go to play a certain episode and a completely different one plays but the issue somehow resolves itself after logging in and out or waiting it out. There are various glitches, but, yeah, it is especially worth having a subscription for the TV shows. Although when I access the U.S. Netflix you guys are still kicking our ass in terms of content.
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I play Words With Friends on and off. Mainly with my boyfriend and maybe one other person, but someone used "ID" on me today when I remember trying it long ago and it didn't work (and it shouldn't). Stop changing god damn rules. -_-
ID like this?
Totally a word.
Someone here just ignored one of my compliments. :(
...fuckin' bitch! At least, say thank you.
I wouldn't ignore you even if it was a diss.
On that word matter, there was a 'Wizard of Id' cartoon years ago.
Then there is always this old rock of ages ...
Id, ego and super-ego are the three parts of the psychic apparatus defined in Sigmund Freud's structural model of the psyche ;
Really tired of being the first to say hi to people. I sometimes wonder why do I put so much effort into being nice to people. Most don't even greet back anyways.
UPS Mail Innovations, Fedex Smart Post, DHL Global Mail... horrible shipping services. Basically these three shipping companies gives the box/package to USPS and it takes several extra days. I ordered an Optical Audio Cable and it was shipped on Jan 2nd. Fedex Smart Post isn't going to get it to me until Jan 11th. Ridiculous. It's not even coming from far. Stick to ground if you want to be cheap with shipping... these methods are not even worth being free.
But yea I hate UPS too. My building has a gate code and no matter how many times they have been told the gate code, they never seem to have it.
I actually like the Post Office more... because if I miss a box the post office is nearby for pick up. They are cutting service though because of budget shortfalls.
Amazon may essentially render this all moot... as they initiate their Amazon Locker service.
Just a blank entry instead of buying into that energy. It was what it was but it isn't and won't be. That sums it up anyway. Oh...now to delete your number from my phone...oh wait your name never was in there...LOL
My vague new year resolution was to "get back on track" on a few things - to wit, exercise and household chores. Six days in, I've already skipped exercising twice (once because I was sick with a cold, once because it was my birthday) and I still haven't caught up on the chores thing. I'm at least making progress on both.
It's the nature of the internet, I suppose. I no longer post on the forums or even send comments and PMs with the expectation of getting a response. If somebody says something that I think is funny, clever, or wise, I'll drop them a comment, but I do that because I want them to know that somebody appreciates what they have to say, not because I want recognition.
I get a little disappointed if I'm having an in-depth discussion with a close friend and without explanation they don't respond, but if it's just light flirtation or casual chat, I don't allow myself to get invested in waiting for a response. I simply click reply and get on with my day.
If I took it to heart every time somebody around here didn't respond to one of my comments or PMs, I would've necked myself a long time ago.
I've never ignored you.
I am sure there are others who haven't ignored you either
Jasun frankfrank loves you all."
AND, TO PICK UP MY PACKAGE, I AM STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE HOURS THAT THE PLACE IS OPEN - which is never after 5 in the afternoon, and not on weekends.
P. O. Box is so, so, so much better - there has not, to my knowledge, ever been even ONE HOUR of even one day, even once, in the past 27 years, that I WOULD NOT have had access to my Box if I decided to go there (such as 4:30 on Christmas morning or something). Of course, if something is too large or I have to sign for something, that's another issue, but the Box is much safer. (If something is merely too large - BUT NOT HUGE - they'll put a key to a nearby locker into my Box, and I can retrieve the item from the locker. Brilliant idea, but it's not all that common at Post Offices in cities as small as where I am.)
G...C, you ARE aware WHY the Post Office is cutting service, right? It's an issue which is being talked about by Bernie Sanders and ALMOST NOBODY ELSE. The Republicans, in 2006, REQUIRED giving the Post Office only TEN YEARS to pre-fund seventy-five years of retirement pensions, so the Post Office has to pre-fund retirements for some people who haven't even been BORN yet. The Republicans want the Post Office DEAD, because they're represented by a union. Goddam on them.
If the Post Office goes out of business, so do I. Absolutely and undoubtedly.
Amazon delivers products to lockers in certain locations (particularly 7-11).
It's a concept that has been going on in Europe (Germany in partcular) since 2001. It's only starting to catch on here. Obviously you can't have a huge item sent to one of these lockers, but most orders would be available for pick-up.
Oh and it's my experience Fedex is better than UPS. They allow delivery to local Fedex stores locations for free. UPS charges $5 for that.
But it would be MUCH more accurate to say that "I interact with many people here on JUB - and, as anybody would statistically expect, some of them also happen to be good-looking guys."
The intention of my post was not to grumble about the times I've been dismissed or ignored, but to explain my philosophy regarding online interaction. There is a near infinite list of reasons why a person might not respond to a comment or a message, and I was simply emphasising the importance of not taking it personally.
It's somewhat similar to a technique I often utilise to negate anger whilst driving. It's entirely possible that the impatient driver weaving in and out of traffic to get ahead of me is a reckless, inconsiderate twat, but it's also possible that he/she is in an emergency situation and has something incredibly important to attend to. When applied to JUB; it's entirely possible that a person not responding to a PM from me is doing so because they think I'm irritating or uninteresting, but it's also possible that they had a long day, that they feel tired, that they're not in the mood to discuss a certain topic, etc. etc.
Instead of crumbling into a neurotic mess wondering what it is about my personality that doesn't appeal to them (as I made the mistake of doing when I first started posting actively on JUB), I simply choose to let go of expectations and self-doubt. If people are in the mood to interact with me, then that's fantastic, but if not, that's okay too.
I have many friends here on JUB and elsewhere; there's always somebody somewhere who's happy to have a chat. :)
Ugh, this place has really depressed the fuck out of me. Time to get a life.
even though this thread is based on venting, i do NOT feel like saying anything or expressing my true feelings because i have nothing to gain. a part of that was because i actually feel discouraged from something that was said on here awhile back.
but you know what. personally, if that person would have said the same thing to me right now like he did then right to my face, i would beat and stomp the shit out of him. ..| like i don't ask for a fucking audience or whatever because what can someone do besides be a bystander, you certainly aren't living my life so don't think that i'm putting on a fucking show for you. but since you feel obligated to be a part of the show, i might as well kick your ass so you don't feel left out with how i'm feeling.
with that out the way, i'm just basically keeping to myself, not speaking to anybody for the moment because i don't feel in the mood and i don't want anybody to feel how i'm feeling. it's not good. i don't wish it on anybody BUT if you want to join in where you want to go like "shut the fuck up about your pity party" or worst off, look down on me for expressing myself, then i do have the right to fuck you up.
man, motherfuckers is just lucky that i just don't get tired and start taking out the anger and etc out on other people where i just start robbing and beating the shit out of people. when i went to the shrink's office for that group session, i felt like it was fucking pointless to be in there, in a group, talking about how i feel damn well knowing that i'll still be the same fucking way when i leave. :mad: i always feel that i have people telling me how to live MY life and do what they want me to do. from how i walk to what should keep me happy. it's as if i'm a fucking puppet where someone wants to shove their hand up my ass and tell me that this is what i should do. no sense of freedom, no fucking nothing.
you know, what i want out of this is a sense of living in peace where i'm happy with myself where i can live with myself. i can simply be confident to do whatever i want, whenever i please and not have anybody get in the way of that feeling. i would like to walk in the woods feeling happy, to go to fucking jazz clubs, feeling a sense of liberation in my mind and etc. it's me that's in the way of me achieving this and that's why i went out to reach help and etc to begin with.
but back to what i just said, i feel in a sense that the person that was acting like "wanker" was basically insulting all the people such as myself outthere who geniunely have a problem where they're basically trying to have the courage to work on it and basically making fun of that struggle. i realized this when i went over to how many damn shrinks, therapist or whoever. i was already afraid that the things that the things that i say would be used against me where i would find myself in a straightjacket or be put in a background check where it will be held against me. it is NOT easy saying things such as that you're angry, you're sad, you're unhappy with your life, you have weird behavior patterns and etc because people will look down on you where they'll be like "this person is crazy. he's a terrible person" to anybody. with most people, they'll just judge you off of that without even trying to know you as a person. you can be the nicest guy in the world but because you have some issues going on, fuckers judge you and treat you like a fucking criminal. i feel that the "wanker" alias just made it harder for people such as myself who is scared of getting help look bad.
just like the adam lanza kid or the columbine kids or the james holmes cunt or whoever else. they basically make it hard for me to say my fucking thoughts and feelings because then people will think that i'm THEM when i'm NOT. i don't want to hurt anybody nor get myself in trouble doing bullshit. when i say my feelings and how i get mad sometimes where i feel like beating somebody up, it's simply because i don't know how to manage those feelings. i also have a problem where i can't put my mind in check where i can just block all of the negative bullshit out which help keep those feelings out or whatever. i sometimes have memories of the past or thoughts that bother my emotions that suddenly pop up and before i know it, i'm angry or i'm sad as hell.
you know, i don't really care about getting laid, finding a boyfriend, having a million dollars, having a job or whatever. i just want to have a sense of freedom with my mind where i don't feel like i'm trapped. i don't want to have some ocd related behavior, i don't want my emotions to go down south or to get really blown up because i'm in an environment where my paranoia due to my low self esteem makes me think that people are out to hurt me when they don't give a fuck about me, and etc. i also am concerned about how the world sees me BUT i also realize that that's also is what has been kicking me in the ass too because then my anxiety builds up. i end up worrying about if such and such person thinks i'm a weirdo, if i'm a loser or if they're laughing @ me behind my back. i feel that a part of that shit has to do with being around some godawful bullies and assholes when i was a kid that would just take pride in making me feel like i was shit.
^ You will be happy one day, 'fuji.
Funny thing about life is things can change drastically (for the better, and sometimes for the worse), in an instant. There are a number of things that I'm not happy about these days--but I know they won't last forever. Just try to use your time to work toward change, stay positive, and most of all--have some 'fun'. Whatever brings you some sense of 'joy'. :)
oh shit...I'm sounding like a broken record to you, huh? (*8*)
you mentioned a few things that i thought were really interesting that hit a lightbulb.
one of them is moving towards change. change in itself scares me even though i know that i have to change in order for things to get better. guess a better word for it would probably be adjustment problem. my anxiety will actually work against me in that matter where i'll get all nervous when it comes towards doing something that will move me in a positive direction. #-o
another thing you said is about nothing last forever. you know, that's something that provides hope because a better day might be tomorrow where these issues will stop. however, i also am aware of that there are opportunities at hand that are only around for a set time and the fear of changing the way i thought patterns, actions and etc do have an effect. there's been plenty of missed opportunities because of that. probably wouldn't be in the mess that i'm in right now.
but naw, you don't sound like a broken record. :lol: in fact, you're basically helping out think about the light at the end of the tunnel because for a second, the darkness made me forget about it. being hopeless and thinking that things will never change is a horrible feeling.


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A "locked hip" will keep Shaq out of tomorrow's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He might also miss the road trip that follows. (ESPN)
"It's his hip. It's locked," said Rivers. "I don't know what the hell that means. I don't know if there's a key you go get or something like that. That's all it is. It's not a serious injury, but he's also 38 years old. We're going to be very cautious.
"I know [O'Neal will] miss [Tuesday] unless something happens with a miracle. And the flight to Portland [for Thursday's game vs. the Trial Blazers] is a difficult flight, seven hours or whatever. I, personally, think that would be tough for him. After that, he's pretty much available, but we want to avoid back-to-backs if we can."
I'm at the point where I don't even bat an eyelash when Shaq misses games. His injuries are all, as Doc Rivers once put it, "because he's old as hell." It's nothing to worry about long-term, just annoying absences that will mark the season.
With Shaq out, Semih Erden will continue to play big minutes. Erden's starting to grow accustomed to the NBA pace, and has begun posting some solid rebounding numbers. But, in an ideal world, he'd be riding a whole lot of pine.
Marquis Daniels might also miss tomorrow's game. He's home tending to a family issue, and Doc Rivers said he's "50-50 at best" for the Cavs.


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Think You've Failed? Think Again.
She felt a knot in her stomach. Her husband was about to come home from the fajr (pre-dawn) prayer, and once again, there was no food. She was upset for him, considering how hard he worked and all the responsibilities he had, and upset at how helpless she was. But they had no food.
He came in, cheerful as always, and greeted his beloved wife. "Do we have anything to eat?" he asked, and she replied, "We have nothing." And he said, "Well, in that case, I am fasting today!"
This conversation occurred between the Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) and his wife Aisha radi Allahu `anha —may God be pleased with her—(narrated in Muslim). Had the Prophet ﷺ focused on the fact that there was no food, he would have probably felt starved the whole day. But by taking a different attitude, he turned the situation around completely. His mind could now be occupied with something useful, something other than food.
Oftentimes, when we focus on a problem, we are not actually focusing on a solution. We are so fixated on the problem that, in addition to inflating it, we close the doors to any other alternative. But the Prophet ﷺ had this amazing skill: seeing the opportunity for growth in seemingly dire situations. And once you do that, you start seeing opportunities where others only see closed doors.
So what does this have to do with failure?
Failures, setbacks, broken hearts, the loss of a job—all this takes its toll on the human heart. What is the point of trying, when trying only leads to failure? Been there, done that. If you find yourself thinking like that, then you need to remember this verse in the Qur'an:
"So verily, with the hardship, there is relief, Verily, with the hardship, there is relief." [(Qur'an, 94:5-6)]
Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala (exalted is He) tells us that within one hardship, there are at least two reliefs (the verse talks about one definite hardship, "the" hardship, and mentions ease twice in indefinite terms). God (swt) is teaching you to look for the opportunities within your hardship. This skill, seeing the opportunity for growth, becomes invaluable during setbacks. While others are focusing on the failure, you are focusing on the opportunities.
There is now an abundance of psychological research on this. Shawn Achor talks about this in his book, The Happiness Advantage. He calls this particular principle "Falling Up". And he shows that setbacks can actually fuel creativity when we are in the right frame of mind, because we are forced to think in new ways. But that is only when we wire our brains to know that this difficulty can be overcome. Some people always bounce back, but others always seem to crash down. And research has shown that the difference between the two is the ability to see that a closed door somewhere means, at the very least, an open window somewhere else. Achor mentions that during the recession, the companies that made it out successfully were those that found creative ways to cope, and the managers then stated that they could not go back to the old way of doing things because the new way—born out of that calamity—was a much better way.
To help us with this, it is crucial to focus on what is within our control. We spend so much time freaking out about things that we cannot do anything about. But what can we do? When we realize that there are certain things that are within our power, we are liberated because we realize we are not so helpless after all.
Do you know the back-story of Al-Muthanna bin al-Haritha? Ask people who know about him, and they will say he was the first Muslim to defeat the Persians. But what made him do that? Al-Muthanna was from the tribe of Bani Shayban, who refused to support the Prophet ﷺ. When the Prophet ﷺ was seeking protection, Banu Shayban was the first tribe he went to, because they were powerful. But because of their special relationship with the Persian Empire, they told our beloved Prophet ﷺ that they would only protect him from the Arabs, not the Persians. They did not want to lose the privilege of being allied with the greatest empire at the time, even at the expense of the truth.
Fast forward to over a decade later: al-Muthanna bin al-Haritha, who was instrumental in this refusal to protect the Prophet ﷺ, accepted Islam a mere few months after the Prophet ﷺ passed away. He wept profusely. He missed out on supporting the Prophet ﷺ, because he wanted the privileges bestowed upon his tribe for being allied with the Persians. So was that the end for him? No. Islam empowered him. He wanted to make up for it. He knew that the Persian Empire was getting ready to attack the small but growing Muslim state. So he attacked them first. After winning some battles, he sent for reinforcements from Abu Bakr (ra), the Muslim Caliph at the time, but 'Umar bin al-Khattab (the companion) did not even know who he was! 'Umar advised Abu Bakr to send reinforcements, but with Khalid bin al-Walid, the greatest military commander.
When Khalid arrived with the troops and a message instructing al-Muthanna to take orders from Khalid, al-Muthanna stated that he was not looking for leadership, only to make up for lost time. When he saw Abu Bakr (ra) after winning six battles, he asked him, "Do you think now that the Prophet ﷺ would be pleased with me?" He died a martyr outside the gates of one of the major Persian cities, hoping it would intercede for him.
In his failure, al-Muthanna saw a unique opportunity. He knew he had exclusive knowledge of the Persian Empire, and he received the news firsthand of their plans to attack the Muslims. Had he been consumed in his sadness of failing the Prophet ﷺ, he would have never seen this opportunity. But he was looking for something to make up for his failings. Moreover, he focused on the things he could do, as opposed to the things he could not control. And he saw the opportunity for growth.
The more you train yourself in this skill, the more it will come naturally to you. This requires us to get acquainted with Allah, and know His attributes. When you know that He is the Most-Wise, that He appreciates even the smallest things that you do, and that within hardship there are opportunities, the more your brain automatically picks up on possibilities where others see none. And it requires us to become followers of His Prophet ﷺ by studying his journey, and how he ﷺ saw beauty in the most unlikely of places. It requires us to be conscious of the way our mind works when we are confronted with difficulties, and recognizing that our way is just one way of thinking. There are other options, and there are alternative ways of looking at the problem. Below are three steps you can take towards seeing things alternatively.
1—The long-term: Do not wait for a calamity to hit before you realize that you are not emotionally or mentally equipped. Build yourself and build the skills when times are good. The Prophet ﷺ tells us, "Remember Allah in times of ease, and He will remember you in times of difficulty." (Musnad Ahmad)
Give yourself a daily task of writing down three things you are grateful for. Do it even when you have had a terrible day. You are training your mind to see beauty in adversity. Make it a mission to learn about how the Prophet ﷺ dealt with difficulties in his life. You will be inspired to grow in your desire to improve.
2—Focus on what is in your control: Stop worrying about the things that you have no control over. Allah (swt) makes a way out in ways you could not even imagine. If you have a difficult relationship with a family member, do not be consumed by their reactions or character. You may not be able to change them, but you can certainly change yourself. What usually happens is that people respond to your changes, even if slowly. And if they do not, their attitude ceases to bother you because you have already worked on yourself. You can take things in stride.
3—Look for the good: I was once on my way to the airport and, because I had so many suitcases (story of my life), I had booked a car to take me there. The driver asked me what I was studying, and then he told me he had studied the same subject. But then he said that when he graduated, that was when the financial crisis hit, and there were no jobs. So he started working as a driver in a private car-hire company. He learned the ins and outs, and finally started up his own airport transfer company. He did not lament the fact that there were no jobs, or the fact that he had a law degree but was forced to work as a driver. He was grateful to have a job. His eyes were open to opportunities. And now he owns his own company.
It is not to say that we will all become CEOs or millionaires, but that blessings are different for each individual. For example, some people who lose their jobs then start to spend more time with their families. Instead of simply falling into a deep pit of darkness, they saw that now they did not have an excuse not to be with their family more. And they realized what they were missing out on. In their quest to find a new job, they kept in mind that family was a priority. There is always something good if you want there to be.
I had a friend who could not bring up a certain topic with her parents. It simply petrified her. But she knew she had to. So she brought it up, and their reaction was as bad as she expected. She told me that she could choose to view what happened in two ways: that she failed, and that was that, good for her for trying, case closed; or she could think that now that she brought it up, at least her parents knew what she was thinking. Their reaction was so bad because, at least for them, her proposition was so unexpected. There is always resistance to new ideas. So instead of seeing it as a closed door, she saw it as a step forward. Now it is on the radar. And change will come, insha'Allah (God willing).
As we can see from the examples, you can apply this thinking to all things, big and small. But once you do, you will see yourself becoming more effective, creative and happy, insha'Allah. Because for you, all the doors are open.
This article is inspired by the principles in Shawn Achor's The Happiness Advantage.
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MashaAllah.It's an excellent article.It's very touching,thought provoking.We always have to think outside the box and we should not stuck on problems.Past is past.You can't change it but you can use it as a stepping stool to achieve your dreams.
Thanks Jinan. May Allah always protect you and guide you.
Ma'sha'allah, really needed this Sr. Jinan. Going through academic/career adversity right now. Jazak'Allahu Khairan as always for presenting the topic/theme so elegantly and clearly.
MaSha Allah,
Probably the best article I ever read!
This is a truly beautiful post. It's like being fluid like a stream. Instead of bemoaning your fate when you hit a rock, meander your way around it.
This verse has been my strength since losing my business. It has comforted me, and given me hope. Materially, things have only worsened for me, and I age relentlessly. But time, and this verse, have blessed. The wealth I had was not important I now see. It is my faith and my family that is what's dear. I feel that now. "So verily, with the hardship, there is relief, Verily, with the hardship, there is relief."
thanks for this superb article,its contents reflects on my former experience.Truly instead of only lamenting on our fate why not we take it as an opportunity to explore our new hidden potential.Baarakallah fiik.
simply inspiring, May Allah reward you.
So beautiful, ma sha Allah
What a great article! A shift in perspective, Alhamdulillah.
For months I am still taking care of a mentally ill cousin of mine. He is the most difficult person to deal or live with.
From ruqya specialists to psychiatrists to even his mum, there is no one whom he gave hard time than me.
As a result, I become weaker in faith (though never gave up salah), failed to start learning some MOOCs courses I have subscribed to, became lazy, irresponsible, less social, and less healthy and come closer to the deadline I have given myself to launch my first startup, and about to go to a country that I don't like in order to learn in the traditional higher ed setting that I don't enjoy having no choice but to give in to the pressure of my family because in their view they find free university scholarship for me and since I'm jobless, I have no choice but to accept it.
But alhamdulillah your article help me change perspective.
Alhamdulillah I still have time and the opportunity to take myself where I really belong and never ever give up on realizing my dreams and goals despite the failures I experienced. I simply need to rip it and start again, refocus and enjoy the process having learned lessons to move forward to achievement and excellence in sha Allah.
JazakAllah khayr sister for your inspirational articles.
Keep 'em coming.
And please remember me in your dua.
Beautiful article, inspiring read
SubhanAllah. All praises are for Allah SWA, the most gracious, the most merciful. This is such a great article and has come right when I've needed it most. I just failed at something that was very important to me and that I had prayed for success in for months. I felt so down and so weakened that I was certain I didn't have the strength or courage to try again. I am still quite heartbroken over it but you've reminded me of Allah SWA's words in the glorious Quran and the ways of our beloved Prophet PBUH and it has given me a lot of comfort and perspective and you've been very inspirational. You've helped make things easier for Allah SWA's people, may Allah SWA make things easier for you. Jazak Allah khairun.


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Tech companies and designers agree that the wearables of tomorrow will likely be fashion that incorporates technology instead of the other way around.
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Salesforce.com unfurled Salesforce Files Connect, which makes files accessible to users regardless of where they are stored.
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Wed, 17 Dec 2014
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This leading research university turns to a mobile app strategy as part of a focus on digital information delivery and a more cost-effective IT infrastructure.
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Confusion, competition and disagreement remains about the technical details of SDN and NFV, but they're still next year's big story.
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Wed, 17 Dec 2014
During this time of year, people make more online transactions than usual, so it's essential to be extra careful when sending personal information.
- Teradata Bolsters Its Big Data Offerings via Rainstor Acquisition
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Rainstor software will be integrated into Teradata Unified Data Architecture to allow organizations to query archived data after it's been compressed.
- Even in the Cloud B&R Still Needs TLC
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Major IT outages are coming at such a regular clip these days that few people need to be convinced of the need for robust B&R.
- Five Reasons Your Best Applicants Move On
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The long reach of mobile to mission-critical apps and data has exponentially increased the potential for a breach.
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Mobile technology introduces new opportunities and challenges. CIOs must walk a fine line between enterprise requirements and the needs and desires of users.
- Global Firms Deploy Multi-Cloud Business Models
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The vast majority of global organizations are adopting multi-cloud business models, and many of these companies will operate the clouds in more than one country.
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Cyber-attacks will continue to grow as criminals mimic authentic identities, and these attacks will be particularly menacing during this holiday shopping season.
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The ongoing collision between the business and consumer worlds—partly spurred by BYOD—will translate into radically different IT systems and infrastructure.
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Read about these 12 software-coding errors and the disasters they caused for the organizations involved, along with lessons to help you avoid the same mistakes.
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- The Disaster Recovery Blame Game
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- Will Public Clouds Drive Insourcing?
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- Firms Face an Uptick in Mobile Security Breaches
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
Companies struggle to manage mobile devices, develop effective policies and create a secure environment that works for both the business and the employees.
- The Problems Facing Tech in 2015
Tue, 09 Dec 2014
Security, Windows 10, BYOD, thin clients and disintermediation could be big issues next year.
- My Favorite Linux Applications and Desktops
Tue, 09 Dec 2014
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- Cloud Foundry Foundation Launches as Linux Foundation Collaborative Project
Tue, 09 Dec 2014
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- Wearables Go Mass Market in 2015: Forrester
Tue, 09 Dec 2014
Next year is shaping up to be a tipping point for the wearable device market, according to a new forecast from Forrester.
- Cost &Time Burdens Plague Mobile App Development
Tue, 09 Dec 2014
While mobility plays an important and critical role in the enterprise, the process to build and deploy mobile apps is often inefficient, redundant and costly.
- The Good, Bad and Ugly of Office Holiday Parties
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- Managing Mainframe Resources With Analytics
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- Linux Mobile-Desktop Convergence
Mon, 08 Dec 2014
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- More Companies Choose Hybrid Cloud Solutions
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When a company's data systems use different formats, challenges result. Investing in data interoperability can be well worth the expense.
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A roundup of studies and surveys about the rapidly growing wearables market.
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Shipments of Apple's iPad are expected to drop by nearly 13 percent this year as tablet adoption slows.
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The research firm expects on-premise software to make up just 18 percent of deployments by 2017.
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Global Hybrid Power Systems Market
- Language: English
- 144 Pages
- Published: May 2014
- Region: Global
Technavio's analysts forecast the Global Electric Vehicle (EV) market to grow at a CAGR of 30.1 percent over the period 2010–2014. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the focus on green technology by governments around the world. Emergence of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) is the latest trend in the Global EV market. However, the high price and low driving range of electric vehicles pose a challenge to the growth of this market.
Key vendors dominating this market space include Toyota Motors Corp., Honda Motors Co. Ltd., Ford Motor Co., and General Motor Co.
Technavio's Global Electric Vehicle Market (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs) 2010–2014 report has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Global EV market landscape, including battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs), and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), in the Americas, the EMEA region, and the APAC regions. The report also includes a discussion on the key vendors providing electric vehicles in this market.
Key questions answered in this report:
- What will the market size be in 2014 and at what rate will it grow?
- What key trends is this market subject to?
- What is driving this market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in this market space?
- What are the opportunities and threats faced by each of these key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors?
01. Executive Summary
02. Introduction
03. Market Landscape
04. Vendor Landscape
05. Buying Criteria
06. Market Growth Drivers
07. Drivers and their Impact
08. Market Challenges
09. Market Trends
10. Key Vendor Analysis
10.1 Toyota Motor Corp.
10.2 Honda Motors Co. Ltd.
10.3 Ford Motor Co.
10.4 General Motors Co.
11. Other Reports in this Series
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Market Size of Global Electric Vehicle Market 2010–2014 (million units)
Exhibit 2: Market Share by Geographical Segmentation in the Electric Vehicle Market–2010
Exhibit 3: Market Share of Electric Vehicle Vendors (only of cars)–2010
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Release Date: June 27, 2012
Developer: Telltale Games
Platform: PS3 / X360 / PC
I had the pleasure of playing and reviewing the first episode of The Walking Dead, so when the next installment to the episodic series emerged, I was pretty excited. I wondered, "What did the developers have in store for our tall, dark and decent looking hero, Lee?" Was he going to have to wretch himself from more ghastly grasps? Were we going to have to endure even more hardcore conversations? Well, that will be determined a little later. Let's start from the beginning, shall we?
The developers were kind enough to give the audience a recap of the previous game. This was a relief to me because my memory has become a little hazy in regards to what happened during the first episode. The game mirrors the first episode's slow start and takes place three months later. We find our hero, Lee, in search of prey only to come up short. In addition to that, we are introduced to a new character by the name of Mark early on. He apparently appeared during the off screen time. From there, Lee and Mark encounter a surprise, and that's where the fun begins.
Episode one taught me that if it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. So, when Lee and the group encounter two brothers by the name of Andrew and Danny out of the blue, I knew something was up. These brothers were offering a safe haven to complete strangers for no apparent reason. My first assumption was that these men were actually bandits. The actual truth is far worse, but sadly it's not as unpredictable as one would hope. Upon the recurring suspicious mannerisms of the brothers and the rest of St. John family, the audience will soon piece together the plot of episode 2. With my theory in mind, I waited with baited breath for the confirmation of my suspicions.
I didn't see many flaws in the first episode, but the second outing didn't seem to improve on any of the first game's shortcomings . For the second episode, the game was also glitchy at times, like during segments taking place on the St. John family's farm. These glitches usually happened on my Xbox 360 when Lee was moving to a new area. I also noticed similar issues while watching footage of the PC version in action; Lee starts abruptly gliding while he approaches a swing and is unable to pass it for a few moments. Lastly, when I replayed episode two a second time, it took a little longer than necessary for the loading screen to transition to the next plot.
Moving on to the voice acting, it was actually very good on many occasions. There was one scene, however, when the group's sound of surprise because of a certain revelation seemed a bit forced. What I can say though, is that the dialogue choices did seem to have some improvement and everything flowed a bit better. Also, the subtitles weren't lagging behind the voices this time around. What I enjoyed most, though, was definitely the dialogue and seeing how the characters interacted with each other.
The choices you made in the previous game have a real impact on the relationships in this one. I'm an "on the fence" kind of girl, but this game doesn't let you have neutral stance on anything, no matter how hard you try to be diplomatic. You're forced to choose which ally would suit you best, regardless of how you feel about them. So since I like to be practical, I chose the individuals that had some sort of useful skill. I've seen that the intentions of the other survivors aren't as noble though. Regardless, be ready for an array of rising tension and anxiety when you try to make the appropriate choice.
The developers are taking the audience to the top of a roller coaster in a slow climb and it seems we're not even close to the peak. But once we make it to the top, the roller coaster is probably going to collapse under its own weight and it'll be a bloody mess; well a good mess for us, not for the characters. I'm still really excited for future installments, regardless of their shortcomings so far. I also have faith that the game will continue to blossom as it reaches its conclusion.
This episode may have a predictable plot, but it more than makes up for it with the gruesome imagery of your repercussions, suspense, and unbelievably cute scenes with Clementine. I sometimes wish that The Walking Dead was one full game, but that would take away the thrill of waiting. I hate waiting, but the anticipation just makes the release more worthwhile. Just don't have me waiting too long, Telltale Games.
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Finally, a GPS-enabled training device that isn't afraid of the water. The rugged Forerunner 310XT is the triathlete's indispensable training tool. A GPS-enabled trainer that is water-resistant to 164 ft (50 m), tracks data in multiple sport modes and sends it wirelessly to your computer. This multisport device has up to 20 hours of battery life, tracks distance, pace and heart rate on land, and goes from wrist to bike in seconds.
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Updated: July 4, 2013 8:51PM
A man allegedly stabbed a cab driver in the throat and hijacked a cab early Thursday, officials said.
About 4:45 a.m., the 39-year-old Eagle Taxi Company driver got a call from a man requesting to be picked up at a Naperville gas station in the 600 block of North Route 59, Aurora police said.
The driver went to the gas station and the man requested to be driven to an undisclosed address in downtown Aurora, police said. The passenger later changed his mind and asked the driver to drop him off at a different location and proceeded to give the driver street-by-street instructions.
When the cab reached an area near Spring and North Fourth streets, the man told the driver to pull to the curb, police said. When the driver pulled over, the suspect held a knife to his throat and cut him, police said. The driver then jumped from the cab, which was still slowly moving.
The cab came to rest against another vehicle and the attacker jumped out, police said. He did not demand money. The cabdriver was treated at a hospital. A suspect, a 33-year-old Aurora man, was taken into custody after a police chase Thursday afternoon, officials said. Sun-Times Media