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My personal experience with a failed education reform.
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Another failure, as personally witnessed
Q Comp, as assessed by the University of Minnesota and St. Catherine's, has been ineffective with students despite a legislative tab approaching half a billion dollars ("Pay plan gets poor report card," Nov. 16).
Earlier assessments and teacher feedback had already indicated that the now 10-year-old project would flop.
As a conscripted Q Comp soldier, I witnessed teachers performing amazing tasks to advance students. Yet Q Comp never rewarded those teachers as promised (the study showed it never had the tools to objectively measure individual, or even collective teacher performance). Thus, no teachers received compensation for specific, outstanding work. In fact, Q Comp did the reverse: It rewarded all teachers for participation and compliance, regardless of individual achievement.
Should legislators wait for future report cards on the program before defunding it (a 15- or 20-year progress report)? Certainly not, yet taxpayers should know that this latest education failure is likely another "untouchable" and "unmentionable" in the House and Senate, a public accounting only adding to the lengthy legislative legacy of mismanagement in education funding (e.g., Profile of Learning).
Without demand for a serious review of Q Comp's fatal flaws, taxpayers should prepare to celebrate the next great (and expensive) innovation in education reform.
STEVE WATSON, Minneapolis
Rewards and perks too readily given
If the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system now needs a plan to "improve dramatically how we do our work" (Star Tribune, Nov. 21), why did the trustees award the former chancellor a $40,000 bonus in addition to his $360,000 salary (Star Tribune, June 17, 2010) in his final year?
If the University of Minnesota now needs a new "strategic plan" (Star Tribune, Nov. 9), why did former senior administrators receive $2.8 million in compensation (Star Tribune, Feb. 27, 2012) as they were leaving their positions?
MICHAEL MCNABB, Lakeville
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Why would a new building for the state Senate need a gymnasium? ("Dayton cool to plans for Senate building," Nov. 21.) The Legislature comes to St. Paul to make laws, not to work out. If senators feel the need to work out and stay in shape, they can get a membership at a fitness club.
Another example of spending taxpayers' money on something not necessary.
DICK RIES, Shakopee
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The Groovy New Pop Century FAQ Thread!
Welcome to the ALL NEW Pop Century GROOVY FAQ thread! Please take the time to read this first post -- It has the answers to many of your questions!
What is Pop Century?
The Front Desk area is called "Memory Lane" because on the walls are covered with shadow boxes containing all sorts of pop icons from the past 50 years. As you walk down Memory Lane, you can regale the memories of yesteryear with your family. Behind the front desk are enlarged photos from the past 50 years. Very nicely done.
The front desk will have thirty stations, which include Guest Services, and Check In/Out. There is also a separate kids room in the lobby, with couches, toys, and a cartoon themed big screen TV.
Just outside the main area are the 60's buildings, and the Hippy Dippy Pool. There are two other pools, one shaped like a bowling pin, and another as a computer monitor.
Everything is VERY close to the main building. The furthest building might be a 5 minute walk to the front, if that.
The rooms themselves are similar to the All-Stars - but modified. They looked at the All-Stars, and made them better. A few changes include:
Q: How big are the rooms? How do they compare to the All-Stars?
The rooms are the same size and basic layout as the All-Stars - 260sq ft with either a King bed, or two Doubles. The dresser has been redesigned, is slightly bigger, and looks much nicer. Also, rooms come with a 25 TV, versus the 19 found in the All-Stars. The night stand has been lowered, so that one will not hit their head on it while sleeping. A data port has been installed by the table and chairs for easy access. Room colors are very subdued. Browns, blues, grays and a few mustards are the prominent colors. All rooms are identical in decoration, with the exception of a framed artwork and a wallpaper border depicting whatever decade the room is located in.
Q: Whats a Preferred Location Room?
Preferred Locations refer to the location of the room, and nothing more. They do not refer to views or amenities. Preferred Location rooms will be within a 500 foot radios (as the crow flies) of Classic Hall. Guests may upgrade from a standard room for only $10 per night (plus applicable tax).
Q: Will Pop Century have ADA accessible rooms?
Pop Century will have a plethora of different options for those guests traveling with wheelchairs, or guests with hearing impairments. There are a few different bathroom options for those guests using wheelchairs. For those guests with hearing impairments, we offer TTY phones, visual signals for fire alarms, phones, wake up alarms, and door knocks. There is also a bed shaker accessory. These items are available for use at no cost.
Q: What is the room mix?
King Bed Accessible 63
King Bed Typical 81
Dbl/Dbl Bed Accessible 115
Dbl/Dbl Bed Typical 2621
Q: What amenities will be available upon request?
Non-smoking rooms
Rooms accessible to guests with disabilities
Hearing-impaired TDD telephones
Visual smoke alarms
Bed boards and bed rails
Refrigerators (additional charge, unless for Medical Reasons only)
Hair dryers (Standard in all rooms)
Iron and ironing board (Standard in all rooms)
Q: What are the big icons going to be of?
Stairwells will be Brunswick Bowling Pins
Pool The 10th bowling pin
Building 1 Lady
Building 2 Jukebox
Building 3 Tramp
Stairwells will be Duncan Yo-Yos
Pool Hippy Dippy pool, and kiddie pool
Building 4 Play-Doh
Building 5 Mowgli & Baloo
Stairwells will be 8-Tracks
Pool Goofys Pop-Jet pool area
Courtyard will feature giant Foosball players
Building 6 Mickey Mouse Phone
Building 10 Big Wheel cart.
Stairwells will be Rubiks Cubes
Building 7 Roger Rabit perched upon some Dip
Building 9 Sony Walkman
Stairwells will be Cell Phones
80s/90s pool will be a giant computer monitor
Building 8 Giant Laptop Computer
Q: What will the buildings look like? How many floors will they have?
The buildings will be similar to the All-Stars. They will be the standard T shape, with 4 floors. Each floor will have 72 rooms. Each building will have 2 elevators in the center by the giant icon.
Q: How can I send my preferences to the Room Assigner?
You may call Central Reservations at 407-WDISNEY.
Q: Will we be able to move the beds closer to the wall for more space?
No. Beds are on a pedestal, and are not moveable.
Q: Will there be a safe in the room?
Each room will feature an in-wall safe big enough to hold a standard sized laptop computer.
Q: Will 5 people fit in a room at Pop Century?
No. Pop Century rooms are limited to 4 persons, plus one infant in a crib. However, we do offer connecting rooms. This is a great option for larger families, as it allows for two bathrooms.
Q: What color are the room carpets at Pop Century?
They have a blue/gray base color, with a small mauve pattern.
Q: The 80s/90s look so far away from Classic Hall on the map. Are they really?
No! They are actually closer than they look. No room is more than 5 minutes from Classic Hall.
Q: What is Everything POP ?
Instead of having a separate food court, and gift shop, it's now combined into one. Sort of at least. When you walk into Everything POP, you're in the gift shop. Walk further, past the Gift shop registers, and you'll be in the seating area of the Food Court. Walk through the seats, and you'll be in the food area. It's an all in one area, but they are somewhat separate. (They will have separate registers) The food court will have 10 dedicated registers.
Q: Will they have a character breakfast at the resort?
No. Just like the All-Stars, there will only be a food court. No sit down restaurant. However, transportation will be provided to other resort and theme park character breakfasts.
Q: Will Pop Century have Refillable Mugs? How much do they cost and with what and where will we be able to refill them?
Mugs will be available in both the large and cup holder size. Prices are currently around $12 per mug per stay.
Q: What kind of food will be offered at Everything POP?
All kinds! Breakfast items will feature the standard fare, as well as Pop Waffles, and marshmallow fluff stuffed french toast. Lunch will feature sandwiches from the bakery, pizza, burgers, as well as selections from the Ethnic area. Dinner will feature comfort food from Moms kitchen. Entrees include meatloaf, fried chicken, pot roast, and other treats. Desserts include Twinkie Tirimisu, Tie Dyed Cheesecake, and moon pies.
Q: Do they have cappuccino in the food court?
Yes! Real cappuccino and expresso will be sold. Also, hot chocolate and coffee will be at the beverage stations.
Q: Will there be any watercraft rentals?
Because Pop Century is a Value resort, there will not be a marina.
Q: How many pools will Pop Century have?
3 full sized pools, 1 kiddie pool, and 1 pop-jet pool.
Q: Will Pop Century feature an Arcade?
Yes! The Fast Forward Arcade is located in Classic Hall, across from Everything POP.
Q: Will there be towels available to use at the pools or do we need to bring our own?
You may bring the towels from your room. Should you need more towels, simply touch the Housekeeping button on your telephone to request more.
Q: What is Goofy's Pop Jet Area?
This is one of those water jet areas that kids seem to love. It's large, and has that padded foam ground. It can be found in the 70s area. It is a big hit with the kids. There is also a kiddie pool area, but I'm sure some kids will prefer the pop jets.
Q: What about transportation?
Transportation from Pop Century should be very good. Because of the anticipated demand, buses will be running more frequently than some other resorts. During peak times, buses could potentially run every 5-8 minutes. Pop Century will be a Magic On Demand resort. (MOD will be based out of Zone 5)
Q: Where are the bus stops located?
In front of Classic Hall. A very short walk from ANY building!
Q: How many bus stops are there?
Currently, only one. However, once the Legendary Years opens up, both the Classic and Legendary Years will each have their own bus stop.
Q: How far is it from the parks?
There will be only one stop, so all buses will be direct. Pop Century is in a great central location so travel times will be great.
Estimated Times (may vary by driver)
MK - 12 minutes
EC - 8 minutes
ST - 5 minutes
AK 6-12 minutes
BB - 6 minutes
DTD - 10-15 minutes
TL - 6 minutes or 16 minutes, depending on routing.
Q: Do the buses make any other stops at other resorts?
Currently, no. Once the Legendary Years open up, it is conceivable that during non-peak times, the routes might be shared. However, judging by occupancy, this will not be happening during peak morning times.
Q: Will Pop Century have Valet services?
No. As a Value resort, this amenity will not be provided.
Q: Will Pop Century have Bell Services?
Upon arrival, Pop Century will offer Luggage Assistance for our guests. Not to be confused with "Bell Services" found at Deluxe resorts, Luggage Assistance will take your luggage, and store it while you enter the lobby and check in. Your luggage will then be automatically delivered to your room within an hour of it becoming available. You do not need to be in the room for luggage to be delivered, so you can go off and play in the parks. When you get back, your luggage will already be there. They will have refrigerators for food and medical usage. (All food *MUST* be factory sealed) They will also have a locked area for valuables such as laptops, cameras, and other electronics.
When checking out, they can come and pick up your luggage, and store it until you are ready to depart. We do ask that you give us a call the night before, to arrange a pick up time. If you call day of, we may not have any availability left. We require a minimum of one hours notice. Those of you who opt for Express Checkout will receive a voice mail reminding you of this option, as well as other Express Checkout info. By the way, the voice of Express Checkout is the same voice that does the Monorail Spiel.
You do not need to be in your room for drop off or pick up.
Should you wish to handle your own luggage, they offer the use of our hand carts. (Not the "bird cages," but push carts) Usage of the carts is free, however, they will require a credit card on file, should you decide to take one home as a souvenir. They also do ask that guests limit cart usage to 30 minutes, so that other guests may use them as well.
Q: Do you know when the Legendary section will open? Will it have it's own check in area, food court ...?
No one really knows when the Legendary Years will be finished, or open up. However, when it does, it will be a separate resort, with its own front desk, food court, and bus stop.
Q: I had heard a rumor you could walk to MGM from Pop Century. Is that true?
No. Pop Century is not within walking distance of anything, including Caribbean Beach. (Unless you use the Cast Only tunnel)
Q: Where exactly is this resort located?
Pop Century is located next to Caribbean Beach, and near the Disney-MGM Studios. There will be a lake called Hourglass Lake separating the Legendary and the Classic sections.
Q: Is the Generation Gap bridge across Hourglass Lake open?
The bridge is open, but does not go anywhere
Q: Can I fish at Pop Century?
Yes, but only from the shorelines. Fishing is not permitted from the Generation Gap Bridge. Shorelines are very steep, please use caution.
Q: Can you see any fireworks from Pop Century?
You might be able to see some of the high level fireworks from Illuminations from Buildings 2, 3, and 4.
Q: Will Pop Century be getting those large groups? (Cheerleaders, Pop Warner, etc)
All large groups will be booked at the All-Stars. The All-Star Resorts have a special large group check in and luggage area designed specifically for this purpose. However, there is the chance that Pop might be getting any overflow that will not fit at the All-Stars, or any groups that specifically request Pop Century.
Q: Will there be Pressed Penny machines at Pop Century?
Yes! They will be located in the Fast Forward Arcade, as well as Everything Pop
Q: Will there be laundry facilities?
Yes. At each pool area, there will be a laundry room with washers and dryers.
Q: What are some local internet dialup numbers that I could use?
UPDATE: It has been brought to our attention by another poster that some of these numbers may no longer be local. Please double check with the front desk upon check in for local access numbers. Once you've tried out the number, give the front desk a call to find out if it really was local or not.
AT&T Phone #
AOL Phone #
MSN Phone #
Bellsouth Phone #
Remember, there is a modem port under the desk!
Q: Does Pop Century have high speed or wireless internet?
All rooms will have wired ethernet ports under the table for high speed internet. The cost is $10 per 24hr period. A credit card must be on file at the front desk, along with charging privledges.
Q: Are there any charges for phone use?
There is no charge for local numbers. Please refer to the phone information card for Long Distance rates.
Q: What is the address and phone number for Pop Century?
1050 Century Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 407-938-4000
Q: Can I hook up my video device to the TV?
Probably! There are RCA inputs for stereo audio and video on the front of the TV. There is no s-video input available.
Q: Will Pop Century be decorated for Christmas?
Yes. Pop Century will be decorated for Christmas. We have a few Christmas trees, and some garland around Classic Hall. Christmas music will also be playing around Classic Hall.
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Here is the newest property map of Pop Century. Please forgive the markings, bet you can't guess what building I stayed in! I'll see what I can do to get a new clean map.
Notice that the parking assignments have changed. The 90's were moved to the smaller parking lot, and the 70's were moved to the enormous parking lot shared with the 80's. The 50's also have thier expanded parking lot.
Also, the playground and Goofy's Pop Jet area have been officially added to the map. (The playground is the red kid stick figure, and Goofy is, well, Goofy!)
Here are some links to my personal pictures of Pop:
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I am heading out next Thursday and can not tell you how helpful this thread has been to me. I have learned more things from it.
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thank you for this thread!!!
the Turtles in the lake are cute!!!
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I see on my papers that I got that they are going to try and put me in the 70's. I wonder how close to the busses I'll be and I wonder if they can put me in the 60's really close to the Classic Hall?? I want to be a little closer than we were last year. I'm so glad that this thread got started up again! I was going to be really upset!
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the 60's are the preferred.
go for the 50's - unless you are young - then the whole resort is fine....
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The 70's are still close to the buses and Classic Hall... but of course, remember, its just a request. Upon checking in, just let the CM know you wish to be close to Classic Hall, and they will try and find the most suitable room.
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Anybody have any details about the laundry service (as opposed to coin-op machines)? I'm wondering if it's an "in by 9, out after 5" sort of thing.
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for starting a new thread on Pop Century! I will be there between 3rd and 10th February. Looking forward to going very much. I was at CBR for three weeks this year so know the area very well.
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I'll be making my reservations this week for my second stay @ Pop Century & had a couple of questions.
First, I've heard wonderful things about 4th floor of the 50's building. I've heard you can see Wishes, Illuminations, Spaceship Earth & ToT from there (assuming you're on the front of the building I guess) & that appeals to me greatly. Does anyone have any room numbers that are in this particular section of the building? If so, how hard is it to request & actually get a room in a particular section of a particular building? I'll need three non-smoking rooms in close vacinity to each other (side-by-side would be a plus).
Thanks in advance for any advice &/or answers. :D
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Back last Tuesday from POP
Just returned from 5 nights at the POP on Tuesday. Once again we had a perfect room location and quite a view for a value resort! No noise (even tho the POP Warner overflow was in our section, in mostly pool side rooms), lovely view of the Lake and Generation Bridge. A bit of a problem upon check-in with the room - had not been properly clean (bathroom was disgusting and the room had not been really cleaned in a very long time). Manager came up and had everything taken care of that evening while I was at MVMCP (my first and fantastic!). Even got our first towel display one day!
We walked right into the 5 pm candlelight processional, Osbourne Lights had a good amount of folks, but comfortable. Enjoyed everything and Disney is definitely extra magical at Christmas!!
Not much good at trip reports but am happy to answer any questions about POP. Was my second stay. Buses were fine on both ends (went to BW and the bus was awful - took forever to get anywhere due to all the stops as always). POP food court was fine, busy but not long lines.
POP Christmas decorations are nicer than I expected - very pretty and homey. Wish they had more, but Everything POP, the Food Court and Lobby were very nice.
By the way, some the 70's buildings feel closer to the food court because the doors to the Food Court are so close, but both 50's and 70's (non-preferred) are very close and 50's has easy parking.
Adjusting to being home...
PS We could see all of the above from our room (had to walk outside to see Illuminations) - we were in Tramp building room 3413, but 3428 would be great as would any along those two corridors), as well as 2456 , building 2. Excellent views of all the fireworks (in the distnace, of course) but you also see the parking lot - it did not bother me, but I liked our room this yr better (3413 OR 3428). I requested a 4th fl room, lake view in Tramp building. Hope this helps. Have a great trip!!
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Hey Baci Becky, we were there 12/5-12/10 and we stayed in the same building. I think we were in room 3349, with a view of the lake and one of the 60's buildings. The packs of Pop Warner kids in the pool and on the walkways was annoying, but once I shut the door to the room it was dead quiet. The only noise we ever heard was in the morning when you could just make out the sound of the shower in the room next door. And that was only if you were in the bathroom.
We had a slight room snafu as well (nobody's fault, the handicap accessible bathroom just wouldn't work for us) and our original room number was 3303, which faced the pool. I am now sooooooo glad that we moved, as whenever we got off the elevator and started heading towards Classic Hall it just got so much louder all of a sudden. And there were several groups on the ground floor with their room doors propped open, chairs out on the sidewalk, drinking and yelling at each other or their kids in the pool. I think it might have been rather louder on that side of the building so I'm glad we ended up elsewhere.
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Yes! The ground floor was full and we saw the same, everyone out with their chairs - loads of teens. All having a grand time (good for them!), but I was very happy we were on the lake side.
We enver heard a peep - not even any other loud toilets! We were in an end room (not facing the 60's, but on the other side). One morning I did hear voices directly opposite the mirror, but it was brief and not bothersome at all. Last yr we were not in an end room and still heard no one.
I'm sure we must have passed one another We did meet several DIS folks (mostly in the parks) when my friend wore the DIS pin.
What did you think of the POP Christmas decorations?
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I have never stayed at a value resort before (I have to admit that the deluxes have sucked us in!), however I do like the photos of the rooms at Pop Century and was realizing that two connecting rooms might be a nice option for our family. There are only three of us (one child and two adults), but for the price we sure would get a lot of space with two rooms, plus two TV's, two bathrooms, etc. So, my questions for Tyler (or anyone else who might be in the know) are: How many connecting rooms are available at Pop Century? Is is possible to get a King Typical connected to another King Typical, or a King Typical connected to a Double Typical? Also, do you think the Room Controller is more likely to honor a connecting room request if a child is going to be in one of the rooms and parents in the other? I would feel uncomfortable getting two rooms, only to find that our child was in a room by himself, with no connection to our room.
Also, can anyone tell me the times during the year when the Pop Warner kids take over this place, as I want to make sure to avoid those times of year.
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Top Attractions
St Mary's Church - view some alabaster statues of saints and a colourful painted ceiling. Building of this Roman Catholic church was started in 1874 but only completed in 1922.
Sri Muthu Mari Amman - this is the largest of the Hindu Temples in the area with a lovely inner courtyard.
Portueguese Fort and Dutch cemetery - the fort was taken over by the Dutch when they arrived and used as a jail. The fort is still a jail today and the cemetery is near the front gates.
Negombo lagoon - watch local fishermen in their traditional dug-out canoes.
Elephant orphanage - take a half day trip to the nearby town of Kegalle to view and interact with these beautiful gentle giants.
Sensuchi Poru Tota road.
Good food and very reasonably priced. Ideal if you dont want to spend too much on food.
submitted by AB, 19/02/07
Amerhula Good food, Asian and Western. Good value and fantasticly friendly staff.
submitted by Mike Salter, 30/04/05
Negombo Beach Shopping
There are many curio stalls near the larger hotels and are great for a variety of souvenirs. From kitch T-shirts and fridge magnets to basketware and hand crafts.
Chandi Schneiderei and Schneiderei Gaffal on Lewis Place make tailor made suits from cotton and silk in 48 hours. Visit the local fish market for great fresh fish or Davids supermarket for wonderful spices including cinnamon for which Negombo is famous for.
Negombo Beach Beaches
Negombo Beach - a characteristic old world fishing town, the beach quite a long sandy strech and has good seafood restaurants along the road.
Mt Lavinia beach - for a faster pace, drive about 50 km to Mt Lavinia beach where ther are live music concerts and sporting activities.
Negombo Beach Restaurants and Bars
Typical Sri Lankan cuisine consits of a staple of curry and rice. Curries come in various degrees of heat. Kiri is a fairly mild, white curry made with coconut milk. Badun is hotter and considered black because it is made from roasted spices. The hottest variety is the red Rathu, made with tons of red chilli powder.
Negombo's position on the west coast ensures that there is plenty of wonderful fresh seafood, such as lobsters, prawns and crab, and dishes usually include coconut. Negombo also has good German and other European food because of the high number of European immigrants to the area.
Negombo Beach Restaurants
Seafood - Poruta Road. This restaurant serves moderatley priced seafood in simple surroundings.
Silva's Beach Restaurant and bar - 5 Poru Tota Road. Friendly atmosphere, the owner will advise you on the catch of the day and the seafood is fantastic.
Bijou - Poru Tota Road. Excellent noodles and seafood ar on the menu at this Swiss owned restaurant.
Alt Saarbrucken - 35 Poru Tota Road. A taste of Switzerland with creamy fondues and heavy wood furniture.
Blue Moon - Lewis Place. Good value for money cuisine and a friendly atmosphere.
Negombo Beach Bars & Clubs
Rudis Bar - Poru Tota Road. Enjoy cheap wine and light meals while you amuse yourself by reading the graffiti scribbled on the walls by travellers.
Club Tropicana - Poru Tota Road. Lively disco that is not part of a Hotel.
Don's Beach - 75 Lewis Place. Guest accommodation has a disco with a nice vibe underneath.
Golden Beach Hotel - Lewis Place. Wonderful hotel with a great night club packed with tourists.
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 weeks – interviewed at Boston Consulting Group in August 2012.Interview Details
There were 3 rounds of interviews - each of the first 2 rounds were case interviews, an he final round was one case interview and one 'fit' interview. I got into the interview process, when BCG did a presentation at my campus, and I talked to the recruiter that was there, afterward. She put me into the process, and then emailed me to schedule the interviews. The first 2 rounds were in the local BCG office, and the last round was a video-conference with the office I had applied to.Interview Questions
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|17 Oct 2013
Genuine Advantage issue
This is almost brand new work computer. It is about 3 months old.
The PC ran perfectly fine for about 1-2 months. About 3 weeks ago we started receiving the genuine activation screen.
Our IT has attempted to validate it online (several times) and it takes the validation fine and confirms it is validated. Within a day or so it starts to throw up the genuine advantage screen again.
Below is the MGA report. Any assistance would be awesome. I am extremely limited on what I can install on this PC for trying to resolve this.
The original OS on this was Windows 8. IBM or the shipper installs our image (Windows7) onto the PC before shipping to us.
I also found this in the CBS log.
2013-10-17 12:24:24, Info CSI 00000032 [SR] Verify complete 2013-10-17 12:24:24, Info CSI 00000033 [SR] Repairing 1 components 2013-10-17 12:24:24, Info CSI 00000034 [SR] Beginning Verify and Repair transaction 2013-10-17 12:24:24, Info CSI 00000035 Hashes for file member \SystemRoot\WinSxS\x86_microsoft-windows-security-spp-ux_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17514_none_5dc908a6fd144a83\slui.exe do not match actual file [l:16{8}]"slui.exe" : Found: {l:32 b:KbG6TMN0neM3ruj/BBo1+ZFDV/wkGWknSYBX+12/4vw=} Expected: {l:32 b:y2+q+f+8kaTzBqldRHLuI3FckbBs5ZOU1qXCOk9LlHY=} 2013-10-17 12:24:24, Info CSI 00000036 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:16{8}]"slui.exe" of Microsoft-Windows-Security-SPP-UX, Version = 6.1.7601.17514, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_INTEL (0), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch 2013-10-17 12:24:24, Info CSI 00000037 Hashes for file member \SystemRoot\WinSxS\x86_microsoft-windows-security-spp-ux_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17514_none_5dc908a6fd144a83\slui.exe do not match actual file [l:16{8}]"slui.exe" : Found: {l:32 b:KbG6TMN0neM3ruj/BBo1+ZFDV/wkGWknSYBX+12/4vw=} Expected: {l:32 b:y2+q+f+8kaTzBqldRHLuI3FckbBs5ZOU1qXCOk9LlHY=} 2013-10-17 12:24:24, Info CSI 00000038 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:16{8}]"slui.exe" of Microsoft-Windows-Security-SPP-UX, Version = 6.1.7601.17514, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_INTEL (0), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch 2013-10-17 12:24:24, Info CSI 00000039 [SR] This component was referenced by [l:198{99}]"Microsoft-Windows-Foundation-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.1.7601.17514.WindowsFoundationDelivery" 2013-10-17 12:24:25, Info CSI 0000003a Hashes for file member \??\C:\Windows\System32\slui.exe do not match actual file [l:16{8}]"slui.exe" : Found: {l:32 b:KbG6TMN0neM3ruj/BBo1+ZFDV/wkGWknSYBX+12/4vw=} Expected: {l:32 b:y2+q+f+8kaTzBqldRHLuI3FckbBs5ZOU1qXCOk9LlHY=} 2013-10-17 12:24:25, Info CSI 0000003b Hashes for file member \SystemRoot\WinSxS\x86_microsoft-windows-security-spp-ux_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17514_none_5dc908a6fd144a83\slui.exe do not match actual file [l:16{8}]"slui.exe" : Found: {l:32 b:KbG6TMN0neM3ruj/BBo1+ZFDV/wkGWknSYBX+12/4vw=} Expected: {l:32 b:y2+q+f+8kaTzBqldRHLuI3FckbBs5ZOU1qXCOk9LlHY=} 2013-10-17 12:24:25, Info CSI 0000003c [SR] Could not reproject corrupted file [ml:520{260},l:46{23}]"\??\C:\Windows\System32"\[l:16{8}]"slui.exe"; source file in store is also corrupted 2013-10-17 12:24:25, Info CSI 0000003d Repair results created: POQ 3 starts:
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0): ----------------------------------------- Windows Validation Data--> Validation Code: 0x8004FE22 Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0 Windows Product Key: *****-*****-*****-*****-H33D2 Windows Product Key Hash: Tq24kYqwT+RhkWSsC/r/tNLr2+Q= Windows Product ID: 55041-011-1418304-86946 Windows Product ID Type: 6 Windows License Type: Volume MAK Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048 ID: {7BE08F9C-6508-4390-8908-9BB98E925787}(3) Is Admin: Yes TestCab: 0x0 LegitcheckControl ActiveX: Registered, 188.8.131.52 Signed By: Microsoft Product Name: Windows 7 Professional Architecture: 0x00000000 Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.130828-1532 TTS Error: Validation Diagnostic: Resolution Status: N/A Vista WgaER Data--> ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Windows XP Notifications Data--> Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 File Exists: No Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGA Notifications Data--> Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGA Data--> Office Status: 100 Genuine Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 - 100 Genuine OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002 Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_E2AD56EA-765-d003_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-134-80004005 Browser Data--> Proxy settings: N/A User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; 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|My System Specs
|17 Oct 2013
This machine originally shipped with Win8 installed?
The installed Product Key is an MAK Key for Windows 7 Pro (common in company installs)
The problem is the result of the following error...
Tampered File: %systemroot%\system32\slui.exe|slui.exe.mui|COM Registration
To confirm thatthe problem is what I think it is, please run the following commands in anElevated Command Prompt window and post the results.
REG QUERY HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\TypeLib\{EE574957-4077-4AD6-8658-327C2C86C5AA}/S
REG QUERY HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{EE574957-4077-4AD6-8658-327C2C86C5AA} /S
REG QUERY HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Classes\TypeLib\{EE574957-4077-4AD6-8658-327C2C86C5AA}/S
Here are some instructions to make lifeeasier
1) To open anElevated Command Prompt Window (the ECP window), click on Start, All Programs,Accessories – then right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run asAdministrator. Accept the UAC prompt.
2) To run thecommands easier, highlight the block of commands, and right-click on thehighlight – select Copy. In the CP Window, click on the black/white icon at topleft – select Paste. The commands will run but may not complete the lastcommand, so hit the Enter Key once.
3) To copy theresults... click on the Black/White icon in the top left, and select Edit...'Select All', and hit the Enter key - then use Ctrl+V or r-click+Paste to pasteit into your response.
|My System Specs
|17 Oct 2013
Attached are the results of your request.
We received the computer with Windows 7 and our company image already on it. The system restore discs are windows 8. All of the stores I have been to recently the IBM restore discs are windows 8.
I am not aware of any registry cleaners, optimizers or destroyers ever being installed on this PC. I checked all registry keys for this type of entry as well as Program Files and see nothing like that.
I am the only person which uses this PC and know for sure I haven't used any of them on it. It is a possibility our IT department ran something remotely, but I have never known for them to do that before.
C:\Windows\system32>REG QUERY HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\TypeLib\{EE57495 7-4077-4AD6-8658-327C2C86C5AA}/S ERROR: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value. C:\Windows\system32> C:\Windows\system32>REG QUERY HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{EE574957-4077-4AD6- 8658-327C2C86C5AA} /S HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{EE574957-4077-4AD6-8658-327C2C86C5A A}\1.0 (Default) REG_SZ SPPUI 1.0 Type Library HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{EE574957-4077-4AD6-8658-327C2C86C5A A}\1.0\0 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{EE574957-4077-4AD6-8658-327C2C86C5A A}\1.0\0\win32 (Default) REG_EXPAND_SZ %SystemRoot%\System32\slui.exe HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{EE574957-4077-4AD6-8658-327C2C86C5A A}\1.0\FLAGS (Default) REG_SZ 0 C:\Windows\system32> C:\Windows\system32>REG QUERY HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Classes\TypeLib\{EE57495 7-4077-4AD6-8658-327C2C86C5AA}/S ERROR: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value.
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Well - at least we seem to have found the cause - my problem is that the combination of errors is unusual..
Can I ask which idiot in your company decided to image their machines with a 32-bit system, when the machines are plainly capable of 64-bit?
(feel free to quote me!)
I'll try and come back with a fix - but it could be tomorrow evening before I have time
Shout if you haven't heard in 48 hours!
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PRIORITY NOTE: I applied your technique off of a post someone did on the ms.com board. Since I completed this I haven't seen the WGA screen reappear. I will post tomorrow as to whether this is resolved.
Credit Noel Paton: 1) Click Start button. 2) Type: CMD.exe into the 'Search programs and files' field 3) Right-Click on CMD.exe and select Run as Administrator 4) Type: net stop sppsvc (It may ask you if you are sure, select yes) Note: the Software Protection service may not be running, this is ok. 5) Type: cd %windir%\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\SoftwareProtectionPlatform 6) Type: rename tokens.dat tokens.bar 7) Type: cd %windir%\system32 8) Type: net start sppsvc 9) Type: slui.exe 10) After a couple of seconds Windows Activation dialog will appear. You may be asked to re-activate and/or re-enter your product key or Activation may occur automatically.
I was told a $ number to update the software or get a new license for the 64 bit version for the several hundred stores would be in the few million range.
I appreciate your assistance with this.
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Someone in your company was telling porkies
MS charges no more for 64-bit licenses than for 32-bit.
99+% of 32-bit apps will run happily (with perhaps a tweak or two) in a 64-bit system. The major exception to this would be apps which attempt direct access to hardware, or have unsigned drivers (which amounts to the same thing)
There are a very limited number of 32-bit apps which cannot run in 64-bit (AutoCAD is one - but they will provide a 64-bit installer for free, if I understand their system properly!)
I hate to say this - but shoot the messenger Someone was almost certainly too lazy to do the work required for proper testing (or to be less harsh, they weren't given the budget! )
The Licensing Store repair that you quote will almost certainly NOT work in your instance, because the error in the report is much more than the inbuilt repair system can cope with. The good news is that it won't do any harm!
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You were correct Noel. I still have the WGA issue.
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OK - and I have to admit to having confused myself here since the output from the command I gave you is perfectly normal for a 32-bit machine, which means that we're going to have to dig a bit deeper for a cause/solution.
Please downloadand save the CheckSUR tool from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821
(you'll need tolook in the details for Windows 7, downloading from the Microsoft DownloadCenter)
Run it - The toolcan take anywhere from 5 mins to a couple of hours to run (or 'Install')depending on how much it has to do, and may exit silently - it may appear tofreeze for most of that time, but be patient.
The result islogged in the C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log file - and an archive …\checksur.persist.log file
Then zip theCheckSUR.log and attach it in your reply.
If that shows clear (and even if it doesn't) -
Please run a full CHKDSK and SFC scan....
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Right-click on the Command Prompt entry
Select Run as Administrator and accept the UAC prompt - the ElevatedCommand Prompt window should pop up.
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You will be told that the drive is locked,
and the CHKDSK will run at he next boot - hit the Y key, pressEnter, and then reboot.
The CHKDSK will take a few hours depending on the size of the drive,so be patient!
After the CHKDSK has run, Windows should boot normally (possiblyafter a second auto-reboot) -
then run the SFC.
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Select Run as Administrator and accept the UAC prompt - the ElevatedCommand Prompt window should pop up.
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and hit the Enter key
Wait for the scan to finish - make a note of any error messages -and then reboot.
Copy the CBS.log file created(C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log) to your desktop (you can't manipulate itdirectly) and then compress the copy and attach it to your reply
Post a new MGADiag report with details of any error messagesencountered.
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Requested Updates
I attached all the reports you wanted in the zip.
I had to attach the MGA Report in a PDF, inside the zip. I received the following error when trying to perform the copy function: Failed to create output files, hr = 0x80070002. Please contact support.
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That error is common but it usually still copy/pastes ok.
I'll come back eith an analysis later ( in the pub now )
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Planning our first trip to WDW!
So forgive me for all of my questions, but I literally have no idea where to even start!
1)How long do you think you need to stay for to see everything and have the best experience? It's not likely we'll be returning any time soon after. So we were thinking perhaps 10-14 days?
2) Based on this number (or whatever number you suggest!) how much spending money do you think we would need? How much do you usually spend on average per day? As we won't be going back for a while, we'd like to try to go for the best experience (but within reason, so maybe a character dining once or twice, not eaching fast food 24/7 but not the most expensive either!)
3) When is the least busiest time to go? We were thinking perhaps the first 2 weeks in September, but if there is a time during say Christmas season that is usually quieter?
4) Just any other tips you think are important? Thanks!
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1) A week to 10 days would be enough to go to every park at least twice, with plenty of time otherwise to swim in the resort pool, go to Downtown Disney, etc. Personally, I'd be "Disneyed out" after 9 days, but to each his or her own.
2) How much spending money you'd need is an extremely subjective topic, based on how many kids you have, how many souvenirs you want, etc. For dining, you might want to research the Disney Dining Plan (one of the variations of it) to see if that would be beneficial to you. I personally don't think it's a great value for my family because we don't typically dine the way WDW expects us to (table service meal every day, etc.), but it can be a nice thing for those who like to pay up front and then not have to worry about it. Keep in mind, though, DDP no longer includes tips, so make sure to keep that in mind when budgeting for meals. Also pricing out the DDP for a stay can at least give you a rough idea of how much you might need to budget for food, whether you end up using DDP or not.
3) The first 2 weeks of September just about perfect as far as crowds. It'll surely be busy around Labor Day weekend, but after that it should be great. Kids are back in school. It's still hot then, but not quite as bad as, say, July. Other than that, late April and early May is a good time, as is late October to early November. Both of these are times without major holidays and times when kids are mostly in school.
4) Do plenty of research on here. I'd also recommend looking at mousesavers.com for a comprehensive look at discounts offered.
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I fly in from the west coast of the USA (5 hrs. direct, but w/ connections can be as many as 8 hrs.) I typically stay 10-11 days, there is so much to see and do and I just love being on vacation, in one place, away from the grind of responsibility of daily life that long. Be aware that for stateside visitors the maximum number of entry days on park tickets is 10 - not sure if it's different for UK visitors, since UK visitors seem to stay longer.
I like the dinning plan and would suggest the regular dinning plan which is one sit down restaurant, one counter service and one snack per day. Not sure that I save any money, but I like already having my food paid for and only having to pay the tips while I am there. I don't spend a lot of money on t-shirts and the like, maybe $100 total, but it's just 2 of us.
I have been in Sept. it was a bit humid and a bit rainy for me. Plus, a hurricane shut down our connecting flight airport (Huston) heading home and getting from Orlando back to California was a 20 hour nightmare.
I far prefer early December, as I'd rather deal w/ the occassional cold snap than Sept.'s rain and humidity. Plus I love the Christmas decorations @ WDW. The early weeks of Dec. are still relatively uncrowded, just avoid the 4 day weekend of Thanksgiving @ the end of November (11/28-12/1 this year) and the 2 weeks around Christmas/New Years when WDW is very packed. The downside to early December is that the MK closes pretty early on many nights due to their MVMCP nights, so you have to plan your MK days/meals around those 'special events.'
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How exciting to be planning your 1st WDW trip! Tons of fun to plan, but can be a bit overwhelming. To answer your first question on how long to stay. I say stay as long as you can afford to stay! The longer the better, especially since you don't plan on returning anytime soon. My first ever on-site stay was for 2 weeks in September. I LOVED IT!!!! If I could stay that long every time, I would. Gives you time to relax, take in the sights, enjoy the little things and not feel so rushed. We typically go for 8 days now (kids can't take off more school than that) and I always feel rushed and more stressed than the longer trips. No matter how long you stay, you'll still never see everything in one trip. I enjoyed going in September and would highly recommend it. Low crowds, value pricing, decent weather. It rained almost everyday, but it was a warm rain, that was over within an hour, 70's-80-'s the rest of the time. Truly never slowed us down. I can't comment on Dec. as I haven't been that time or year. As PP suggested, look into the dining plan. I think for your situation it would be great! You can do more themed dining and take advantage of some of the dining shows. This will give you as a 1st timer the best experience for dining. Have a wonderful time planning!
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Sept. is a great time to go, very low crowds, the weather is still warm, and free dining is often offered at that time.Keep an eye out for discounts if your interested in that. We love free dining. I would say 10-14 days is plenty of time to see everything and have days to hang out at the pool for some down time.
Spending money is a hard one. Do you plan on paying out of pocket for food or are you going to be on a dining plan? do you plan on shopping or doing things outside of Disney? If you are on a dining plan alcoholic drinks, appetizers, and tips are not included.
Its a lot to plan! But its so much fun! good luck!
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I think 10 days to 2 weeks is great if you have the time. When my DD was really little we would stay for 2 weeks -- it makes for a much more relaxing trip since we weren't in a rush to see everything in one week. Now we are lucky to be able to find a week in our schedule...
As for September, yes it should be lower crowds since school is back in session. However, I'm from the West Coast and not use to the FL weather. Just realize that it can still be very hot and humid (with afternoon downpours) at that time of year. It all depends on what you are comfortable with, of course. I find late spring weather to be ideal, but I prefer less rain and humidity than the summer and early fall has.
Happy planning!
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10 days is good. I would choose the first 2 weeks of Dec over Sept. Oct is also a great month because of the food and wine festival. Dec has low crowds and lots of decorations. Sept is probably my least favorite time of the year, but it is the cheapest.
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Even though most mobile phones today give you the possibility to save all contacts, having to manage a large mass of people requires you to have more info accessible. The application lets you store more details than the name suggests.
By default, when creating a new contact, you can make use of preset fields, such as name, personal and work phone number, as well as email or address. Additionally, you are free to include custom fields and notes, in case further details need to be specified.
Create groups and set reminders
Amongst the default fields, you can also set the birthday. This comes in handy for personal use, because it gives you time to plan ahead. Moreover, a reminder can be set to alert you in advance. Unfortunately, the reminder option is only available for the birthday field, with no option that lets you set general alarms, to call a certain someone, for example.
With the help of an integrated feature, you are able to add multiple groups in order to easily sort contacts according to various criteria. Furthermore, a search engine is put at your disposal so that no time is wasted looking for a contact when a call needs to be made.
It is only a shame that features limit here, with no support for a function that allows to quickly send emails, or have your default dedicated application brought up.
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All in all, Easy Phonebook leaves a little something to be desired overall, mostly because of the rough interface. The search engine also seems a little flawed from time to time, making an average first impression. It's only on the beginning of a long road to greatness.
Reviewed by Mircea Dragomir, last updated on July 1st, 2014
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keep a truckin girl!
sounds like youre doing great, nice to have a familiar face to reconnect you back with this crazy world over here.....believe me its not easy assimilating back to this culture (or lack thereof) weve got at home.
Keep going, many warm wishes to you!
Island Hopping with my sisiter! (March 16th- 23rd)
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Heidi and I have been enjoying a blissful island paradise life this last week!! After I picked her up at the airport on the 15th we spent one night in Manila. I felt bad but, one of the first things we ended up doing was going to a mall!! I know who would have thought? But in Manila that is what there is to do and it is a way to escape the insane humidity and heat. Heidi discovered she still had the snikordoodle cookie she bought in Seattle 48 hours before so we enjoyed a cup of coffee and began our constant gabbing and catching up that has only begun! That evening Heidi was kind enough to treat myself and another PCV to an amazing dinner at an upscale Italian restaurant in Makati. Makati is the rich, developed and beautiful area of Manila, quite a contrast from Malate the neighborhood I normally hang out in
The next day we had an early morning flight down to Dumaguete, the southern most city on Negros Island. When we arrived we had a one hour banka boat ride over to the beautiful little island of Apo. The population on Apo is 700 and it is a true testament to a community led, run and properly managed environmental eco-system. Apo was the first marine sanctuary established in Philippines and it remains the best to this day. A former PCV helped begin its restoration and with the help of Greenpeace and a very conscious and active community the sanctuary is preserved, healthy and the local fishermen are thriving with wonderful fish catch. I had visited Apo in January and was so anxious to take Heidi there so she could experience the beauty of the coral and marine life!! It was here first time to snorkel and she was amazed and enthralled with all there is to see under the sea! The brilliant colors of coral, fish in every size and color imaginable!! Needless to say we had an amazing two days on Apo Island!!
Our next stop was the town of Valencia, set at the foothills of Mt. Talinis just north of Dumaguete. "Aunt Peggy" as I fondly call her a fellow PCV lives there and being that she is an Oregonian and writer I knew she and Heidi had to meet. We enjoyed a wonderful relaxing day in her beautifully constructed nipa hut, eating great fresh food, and chatting constantly the way only soul sister women can
The next day we hit yet another island and arrived to Siquijor late in the evening. Heidi yet again got to experience the thrill of riding on a petty cab. Simply a motorcycle with a small cab attached to it and our very heavy bags strapped to the back. As we winded up the hills towards our resort there were many a time we both questioned if we were going to make it. We did arrive safely and quickly learned we were staying in a wonderful little Nipa just 10 feet from the water. The whole evening we heard the waves coming in and woke up to true island paradise with the beach and water right there!! We spent the day swimming, laying in the hammock and enjoying the "rough island lifestyle!"
Our final stop the last few days has been on Bohol Island where we stayed at the incredible Bohol Bee Farm. Check out the web site if you want (www.boholbeefarm.com). It is such a beautiful place, we had an amazing room, facing the water with trees in front, reminded both of us of Pebble Beach! This place would be a nice Hotel in the States..
Vicky the owner of the Bee Farm is a soul sister and an incredible woman. She told us with great pride in her voice that when she opened the farm she began with 4 employees and she now has over 80 most of which are women!! That is indeed something to be proud of
Our wonderful last day at the Bee Farm, dolphin watching and snorkeling was quickly changed when we arrived to the airport to catch our flight to Manila. The flight had been overbooked and we got bumped. The women at the airport, our nemesis Emma, was not professional or helpful and ushered us out of the airport to catch the last boat to Cebu City with the hope of getting there in time to make a 7:30 flight to Manila. Like that was going to happen! Long evening short, we took the boat to Cebu, mind you the boat did not even dock until 7:15pm, needless to say we missed our flight. The woman at the Cebu Airport was extremely professional and she re-routed us to a different airline. We took the list flight out at 10:45pm, arrived to Manila at midnight, quickly got to the bus station with the hopes of catching the 1am bus to Baguio only to discover it was full and we had to wait until 2 am
Today we are doing some sightseeing in Baguio and this evening heading up to my site and settling in for a bit. I am so excited for Heidi to meet my family and see my stomping grounds here. I know this has been very long, but as you can see if you read this entire update a lot went on this last week. I hope you are all doing well and more tales of the sisters travels to come.
PACE and love to all,
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keep a truckin girl!
Wow it sounds like you two are having a blast :) What a wonderful experience. I think I was supposed to get in touch with your sis before she left, but somehow we missed each other.
Thanks for the fun update! Miss you lots bear!
Uncle Lello
If only Uncle Lello could see you two swiss misses now! The stories of you and your dear sister's adventures are enough to make me start looking for airline tickets.
I am so happy you have a visitor, and a VERY special one, I know you two must be having an unforgettable time together.
Sending My Love,
Sarah Trent


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