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"Silence is not neutral."
"As an adult, you are responsible for what you do know. . .and for what
you DON'T know."
"If you can't tolerate it for yourself, how can you tolerate it for
"Not to know is bad; not wishing to know is worse." - Nigerian proverb
"Unless we change direction, we're likely to end up where we're headed."
- Chinese proverb
"It's better to light a candle than to curse the
darkness." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
"And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others
permission to do the same.
"You may never know what results come from your action,
"This we know, the earth does not belong to man; man belongs to earth.
This we know. All things are connected like the blood which unites one
family. So hold in your mind the memory on the land as it is when you
take it. And, with all your strength, with all your mind, and with all
your heart..." ~ Chief Seattle
"Each time a [person] stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot
of others... he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each
other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those
ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of
oppression and resistance." ~ Robert F. Kennedy
"I used to have a fake Louis Vuitton bag because I thought it meant
something in life.
"When one door of happiness closes another opens; but often we look so
long at the closed door
"To keep a lamp burning we have to keep putting oil in it." ~ Mother
"If you want to see the brave look at those who can forgive." ~ Bhagavad
First they came for the Jews and I did not speak out-
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world;
"I want to be treated like a human being." ~ Rosa Parks
"If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we
must recognize
The more I traveled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of
people who should be friends." ~ Shirley MacLaine
"The greatest gift you give to the universe is being who you really
are." ~ Stephan C. Paul
"Give light and the darkness will disappear of itself." ~ Desiderius
"If you believe in freedom, what are you wiling to do?" ~ Marcia Ann
"Some problems are just too complicated for rational, logical solutions."
~ Jerome Wiesner
"Money and power can liberate only if they are used to do so.
"We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat
now." ~ Martin Luther King
As we are liberated from our own fear, our
presence automatically liberates others."
~ Marianne Williamson (often
attributed to Nelson Mandela because he used it in a speech)
but if you do
nothing, there will be no result." ~ Gandhi
then you can be someone wonderful." ~ Bette Midler
But now I realize that all the things in the world
don't define you. It's what you stand for,
what you're willing to do,
close to the truth you're willing to be in your life." ~ Oprah Winfrey
that we do not see the one which has been opened
to us." ~ Helen Keller
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for the communists and I did not speak out-
because I was not a communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out-
because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for me-
and there was no one left to speak out for me.
~ Pastor Martin Niemoller (victim of the Nazis)
then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." ~ Audre
indeed, it's the only thing that ever does." ~
Margaret Mead
the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a
less arbitrary social fabric,
one in which each diverse human gift will
find a fitting place."
~ Margaret Mead, 1901-1978, American
They can
imprison and inhibit more finally than barred windows and iron chains." ~
Maya Angelou
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.


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- Concrete slabs home
- Before you begin: Avoid these 7 common mistakes
- Make sure the subgrade is compact
- Use a low water-cement ratio: How to calculate
- Subgrades and subbases for concrete slabs: Tips for ensuring good support
- Concrete Slab Finishing Tips
- How to Prevent Cracks
- Important guidelines for preventing cracks in concrete slabs
- Be active in deciding where control joints will be placed
- Proper Curing of Concrete Slabs
- Properly curing concrete slabs: Why and how
- Allow enough time to water cure
- Related Information:
- Concrete fasteners
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- Aggregates in ready-mix concrete
- Vapor barriers for concrete slabs
- Post-tensioned concrete slabs
- Concrete slabjacking
- Concrete testing
How To Build High Quality Slabs on Grade
A concrete construction primer on what it takes to build concrete slabs- from proper subgrade preparation to adequate curingConcrete slabs are used to support everything from patio furniture, to foot traffic, to semi-trailer trucks. With such a wide range of purposes and support requirements, concrete slabs present many construction variables that must be considered before concrete placement begins.
A slab pour requires efficient planning so that all of the elements that go into producing a high-quality slab are done in time (before the concrete sets) and done correctly. Knowing the right finishing tools to use and the right time to start bull floating and final troweling are essential to preventing dusting, scaling and craze cracking of the slab.
You also need to provide a firm and stable base for the concrete slab by compacting the subgrade properly. Neglecting this critical step can result in serious slab settlement and cracking problems, especially in slabs placed on poor subsoil or exposed to heavy traffic conditions.
Determining the right concrete mix design and reinforcement requirements for the anticipated slab exposure and traffic conditions is essential as well. You'll need to calculate the proper water-cement ratio and air-entrainment requirements for the concrete mix to ensure that the slab will perform as intended. Proper positioning and support of wire reinforcement is also important to control and minimize cracking.
After concrete placement, you have a whole new set of issues to address, such as proper placement and spacing of control joints and adequate curing. The timing and execution of these post-pour activities are equally essential to good slab performance, since rapid drying of a slab and improper installation of control joints can lead to inadequate strength and unwanted cracking. Concrete that is moist cured for at least seven days is about 50% stronger than uncured concrete.
Here are some useful links to information that can guide you through the steps required to build high-quality concrete slabs on grade and help you avoid mistakes that can lead to poor performance, or even worse, slab failure. You'll also find advice on concrete mix design and calculating the water-cement ratio.

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Tormead is an academically selective, independent school in Surrey for girls aged 4 to 18. We are proud of our ethos of encouraging each pupil to develop her talents in a supportive and friendly environment.
The quality of the girls' academic achievements is excellent, they are well educated and Tormead are successful in their aim of encouraging girls to develop their abilities and talents. ISI Report: May 2011
The girls' personal development is excellent.. Tormead independent school is achieving outstanding success in preparing girls for life as adults. ISI Report May 2011
Tormead staff create an environment within which the girls thrive. ISI Report May 2011
Please complete the Application Form and the Equal Opportunities Form below, then, send them by email to the Human Resources Administrator: Amanda Comfort email@example.com


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by Cathy P. Ross
Culture CatMay 2013
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The Examiners of the Registration Division are responsible for reviewing and issuing comment letters to those persons who apply for registration as investment advisers and investment adviser representatives. Avoiding common deficiencies when preparing Form ADV Parts 1 and 2 and investment advisory agreements will help speed up the review of your application.
The most common errors found in an application are related to inconsistencies between Part 1, as filed on the IARD system; the new "plain language" narrative Part 2; and the investment advisory agreement/contract.
Form ADV, Parts 1 and 2
To avoid the most common deficiencies, please follow these guidelines:
- Ensure:
- The types of clients listed on Item 5.D of Part 1 match Item 7 of Part 2.A.
- The type of compensation listed on Item 5.E of Part 1 matches Item 5 of Part 2.A.
- The fee schedule listed in Item 5 of Part 2.A matches the fee schedule in the investment advisory agreement/contract.
- How often fees are paid as listed in Item 5 of Part 2 matches the investment advisory agreement/contract.
- Services marked in Item 5.G of Part 1 match the services described in Item 4 of Part 2.A.
- Discretionary authority marked in Item 8.C of Part 1 matches the discretionary authority described in Item 16 of Part 2.A. Additionally, you must discuss the restrictions or limitations imposed by your clients.
- If you list other business in Item 6 of Part 1, discuss the other business in Item 10 of Part 2.A.
- In part 2, do not state that you are "registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission" or "registered under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940."
- Do not reference or use the fact of your registration in public displays or advertisements in connection with rendering of services as an investment adviser. See Section 20 of the Act.
- If you are registering or registered with one or more state securities administrators and you receive more than $500 in fees per client six months or more in advance, include both the required balance sheet and financial condition disclosures for Items 18.A and 18.B of Part 2.
- Update references in the investment advisory agreement from the "ADV Part II" to the newly adopted "ADV Part 2."
Investment Advisory Agreements
In addition, the Examiners also review and comment on the applicant's investment advisory agreement(s). To avoid deficiencies, please follow these guidelines:
- The following items should be discussed in the agreement and should be consistent with the information found in Form ADV Parts 1 and 2:
- A description of services to be rendered by the adviser;
- a fee schedule;
- whether fees are charged in advance or in arrears;
- how often fees are paid;
- whether fees are negotiable;
- whether fees are withdrawn from the client's account;
- the firm's termination policy; and
- a refund policy, if applicable.
- The agreement must contain the exact language found in Texas Rule 116.12(a)
- The agreement must contain a non-assignment clause as described in Texas Rule 116.12(c) This rule requires the client's written consent before the agreement can be assigned by the adviser.
- The fee schedule in the agreement must match the fee schedule discussed in the Form ADV Part 2. Additionally, the type of compensation described in the contract must match what was described in Item 5 of Part 2.A and the form of compensation marked in Item 5.E of Part 1.
Topic | ADV I Item | ADV 2A Item | ADV 2B Item |
Employees as Registered Reps | 5B(2) | 10A | 4A |
Employees are insurance agents | 5B(5) | 10C | 4B |
Use of solicitors | 5B(6), 8H | 14B | |
Types of clients | 5D | 7 | |
Compensation | 5E | 5A 5E 10D 14 | 4A, 4B |
Performance Fees | 5E | 6, 19C | |
Assets under management | 5F | 4 ( do not have to match, but must be w/in 90 days) | |
Services provided | 5G | 4 | |
Wrap Program | 5I | 4D, if so, Appendix 1 is required | |
Advise on limited security types | 5J | 4B | |
Other financial business | 6A | 5E, 10A,10B, 10C | |
Other business or services | 6B | 19B | |
Financial industry affiliations | 5B, 7A | 10A, B, and/or C, 19E | |
Private Fund Adviser Please submit: LPA, PPM and Sub Docs |
Your interest in client trades | 8A | 11B, 11C, 11D | |
Sales interest in client trades | 8B, 5B, 7B | 11B | |
Discretion | 8C | 4, 16, 18B | |
Related brokers | 8D, 8F | 10A, 10C | |
Recommend brokers | 8E | 12A | |
Soft dollars | 8F, 8G | 12A | |
Receive pay for referrals | 8I | 10D, 14A | 5 |
Custody | 9 | 15, 18B | |
Disciplinary disclosures | 11 | 9, 19D | 3, 7 |
Direct Owners | Schedule A | 4, 19A |


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By Alexis Tereszcuk – Radar Senior Reporter
Singer/actress Vanessa Paradis walked the red carpet in Paris Monday night without her longtime partner Johnny Depp following RadarOnline.com's exclusive report that the couple's relationship is on the rocks.
The 39-year-old mother of Johnny's two children donned a pair of red leather pants for the premiere of her new film, Café de Flore, and brought along her sister Alysson as her date — instead of Johnny, her partner of 14 years.
PHOTOS: Vanessa Paradis Goes Solo At Movie Premiere
Café de Flore premiered in Paris, and while Vanessa was friendly at the event, she did not answer any questions about her personal life.
Since RadarOnline.com broke the news that their relationship is in trouble, Johnny has been alone in the U.S. while Vanessa was first seen with their daughter Lily-Rose looking glum.
PHOTOS: Johnny Depp Laughs At Himself
Vanessa has been spotted at the Chanel fashion show and shopping alone in the City of Lights.
She recently said that she doesn't believe in soul mates.
PHOTOS: Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis at the Chanel Party
While promoting the film, Vanessa said "The idea of a soul mate is beautiful and very romantic to talk about it in a movie or a song, but in reality I find it scary."
More Reports That Johnny Depp & Vanessa Paradis Split: We Told You First!
Vanessa Paradis Looks Glum Amid Reports Of Rift With Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp Got Tattooed & Visited Disneyland With West Memphis Three's Damien Echols


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April 17, 2015
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From Issue: Volume XXII - Number 1
Book Publishing
The California Writers Club of Long Beach presents "What I wish I had known before my book was published" on Saturday, January 11, 3-5 p.m. (networking starts at 2:30) at the Los Altos Branch Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr. Speaker Marcia Lee Harris wrote "Fanny Bixby Spencer: Long Beach's Inspirational Firebrand," which was published in January 2013 and tells how Fanny -- the last daughter born to Jotham Bixby, the "Father of Long Beach" -- served on the Long Beach police force and was America's first policewoman.
For information see www.calwriterslongbeach.org.
Republican Mixer
Wednesday, January 15, the Long Beach Area Republican Party is holding an "energizing your Republican Party" mixer at the Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave., Long Beach, 6-8 p.m. Meet and visit with the candidates running for city, county and state offices and enjoy a fun evening. $5 donation and there will be light refreshments. RSVP's are required to (562) 424-1246 or email email@example.com.
Audubon Society
The Jan. 16 meeting at 7:30 p.m., at the El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St., will feature Jon Feenstra, who will present photographic tour of birds found in Ecuador, a birding destination that is difficult to rival, from the Turquoise Jay to the world's longest and shortest billed hummingbirds.
Raised in the Appalachian ridges of northwestern New Jersey, Jon Feenstra's playground was the outdoors. When not traveling the country or the world, Jon lives in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and works as a free-lance ecological consultant. He volunteers for the Pasadena Society, has served on the board of directors of Western Field Ornithologists, leads many of Southern California's pelagic trips, and has contributed to several publications on terrestrial and pelagic bird distribution."
Grandparents Day
This meaningful event at The Hebrew Academy on Thursday Jan. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is an intergenerational experience for the children to connect the past with the future on a personal basis and give the families and community a first-hand glimpse at the advanced and engaging academic program at the Hebrew Academy. We are seeking 'adoptive' grandparents in the community to stand in for the children whose grandparents live too distant to attend or have no living grandparents .
We urge senior community members especially in Leisure World to contact us if you are interested to volunteer for the day. Info: Nicole Levy-gray, email@example.com, (215) 808-0776.
Free Artist Talk
Discover the inspiration behind the art work of Frank E. Cummings III as the Long Beach Museum of Art will host its free Artist Talk entitled The Creative Process on Thursday, Jan. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Oceanview Gallery. Cummings will be sharing his thoughts that spark his imagination, and showing images of his work that are in other collections. After the lecture Cummings will tour the exhibition and answer questions. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information call (562) 439-2119.
Hearing Devices
Free hands-on display of devices that help with hearing difficulties. Includes information on how they work and where they can be purchased. New item is bone conduction earphones to use during walking, jogging, cycling - no obstruction to your ear canal. Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America, Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter, 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Jan. 17, at the Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood. Information: (562) 630-6141.
Blood Pressure Class
Mobül, the new home mobility store in Long Beach, will offer its next class at its very own Mobül University on the ABC's of High Blood Pressure, on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. Find out about the numbers, symptoms, causes, and risk factors associated with high blood pressure. Learn how high blood pressure is diagnosed, complications, treatments involved with high blood pressure, and lifestyle choices that may help decrease the chance of high blood pressure.
Carol Hahn is a Registered Nurse, Certified Personal Trainer, and a Yoga Teacher. She works with older people in the community to help them with their balance, flexibility, and quality of life. She serves as Director of Education at ALLPOINT Home Health. The class is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. Call Mobül (562) 343-7333 to reserve your spot.
Brain Fitness Courses
Long Beach City College Lifetime Learning Center is offering two unique brain fitness courses, Brain Tune-Up and Brain HQ. The first 2014 courses start Monday, Feb. 3 through Monday, Mar. 3 at the reduced fee of $35 per course; parking is $1 per class day. Classes meet Monday and Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LBCC Lifetime Learning Center (FF108), 1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Contact Beverly Norberg: (562) 938-3047; firstname.lastname@example.com for more information or to register. This brain fitness program is funded in part by the Archstone Foundation.
Diabetes Support
The Outpatient Diabetes Clinic at Long Beach Memorial offers a support group for adults with diabetes that desire support and interaction with peers on a variety of diabetes-related topics. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of each month, 6 - 7:30 p.m., at the Diabetes Clinic (Outpatient), 2nd Floor, Suite 210
2840 Long Beach Blvd. Significant others are welcome. This support group is free. Call (562) 933-8681 for more information.
MarketPlace Marsh
Learn how the remaining wetlands in Long Beach/Seal Beach are being acquired and restored. Ecologists will lead a nature walk on Saturday, Feb. 1, through a 33-acre parcel acquired in 2010 through a land-swap. Walk among the freshwater marsh habitat, which was created by water runoff from the Market Place Shopping Center. The two-hour walk begins at 8 a.m. Park at the intersection of PCH and 1st St., just at the border of Long Beach and Seal Beach. For more information or to RSVP for the February 1st nature walk, contact Elizabeth at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Queen Mary presents the annual ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXI on February 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guests will catch a glimpse of Scotland's rich culture by watching world champions compete for reigning titles, or testing their own might and skill during novice demonstrations and contests.
Tickets to ScotsFestival start at $8 online ($12 at the door) for guests age 4-11 and $18 online ($22 at the door) for guests age 12+. Hotel packages are also available. Visit http://queenmary.com/scotsfestival/ for more details and to purchase tickets online.


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Chair That Folds by OFM
Sleek, contemporary lines set this Chair That Folds apart from other folding chairs. This sensible folding chair by OFM is easy to fold away when not in use. Great for weddings, school graduations or other special events. Looks great yet takes up so little room when stored, just 19"W x 3.75"D x 37"H when folded. Choose from several colors to best match your next event.
Other Features
- Folds for easy storage to 19" x 3.75" x 37" dimensions
- 8 gauge steel frame
- Polypropylene plastic seat and back
- Built in ganging brackets
- Built in carry handles
- Lightweight for easy mobility
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Science at Kew
Over the last decade Kew has undergone major changes, both in how it relates to the world and in how it is managed.
Many readers will be aware of the more obvious physical changes; e.g., the new Evolution House, the Princess of Wales Conservatory, new facilities for Mycology, extensions to the Jodrell Laboratory and the Herbarium (spirit collection, quadrangle development), and the upgraded Seed Bank. Public facilities at Kew and Wakehurst Place have also been substantially upgraded to provide a better service to our million plus visitors per year. Less obvious perhaps is the shift in culture from being an introverted and departmentally-focused organisation to one that is more collaborative, corporate, and outward-looking.
The changes underlying science in the new Kew have involved not only new lines of research but new ways of working. Among these initiatives are research on molecular systematics, higher level systematics, molecular cytogenetics, ethical bioprospecting, geographical information systems, economic botany, cryopreservation, and conservation genetics. We are developing new approaches to genetic resource policy, networking, information dissemination, and integrated sustainable development.
Greater emphasis is being placed on inter-departmental and cross-disciplinary collaboration within Kew, innovation, health and safety, accessibility and safety of our collections, dissemination of our research results, intellectual property, strategic planning, career development, empowerment of staff, integration of the postgraduate programme, and forging of strategic alliances. Such is the scope of Kew's changing culture.
The recent appointments of Dr Simon Owens (Keeper of the Herbarium) and Nigel Taylor (Curator of the Living Collections Department) reflect this broad approach and will greatly strengthen the Science and Horticulture Senior Management team (Mike Bennett, Simon Owens, Gren Lucas, Charles Stirton, Nigel Taylor) in ensuring Kew continues to develop an exciting and relevant science programme through a mixture of 'blue skies' and applied research.
Dr Charles Stirton
Director of Science and Horticulture
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Kew Collections
Kew's collections have traditionally formed the basis for its scientific research but increasingly, in the 'new Kew', they support our frontline conservation activities and are developing into an educational and information resource in their own right.
Evolution House - Reconstructing the past
Prince Charles with the Director entering the Carboniferous zone of the Evolution House
Kew's newest display house, the Evolution House, was opened by HRH the Prince of Wales on 6 July 1995. It shows aspects of plant evolution by displaying living plants and reconstructed fossil taxa in dramatic settings using the technique of 'landscape immersion' to create the feeling of real and believable environments. It is the first thematic display of Kew's living collections to incorporate an integrated interpretation scheme, and it was made possible by sponsorship from Enterprise Oil.
The Carboniferous zone of the Evolution House which features reconstructions of Lepidodendron
Leading authorities on plant evolution, including Prof. W. Chaloner (RBG Kew Trustee) and Dr Marie Kurmann, advised on the project to ensure its scientific accuracy. The display concentrates on three key periods in plant evolutionary history: 400 million years ago (m.y.a.) at the end of the Silurian when vascular plants invaded the land, 300 m.y.a. in the Carboniferous when giant lycopsids dominated, and 100 m.y.a. at the beginning of the Cretaceous when angiosperms appeared. To set these periods in context, there are also areas showing a Pre-Cambrian landscape and Devonian and Jurassic floras. Living plants in the display have both taxonomic relationships and physical similarities to the extinct taxa they represent; fossil plants with no extant 'doubles' are reconstructed using convincing models - those of Lepidodendron being the most dramatic.
Palaeobotany has a distinguished history at Kew. Sir Joseph Hooker, the second Director, supported Darwin's work and Dr D.H. Scott, first Keeper of the Jodrell Laboratory, studied coal measure plants in the 1890s. The Evolution House continues this interest and provides a valuable education resource for schools, students of botany, and the public.
Contact: John Lonsdale (0181-332 5543)
Email John Lonsdale
New Collections
Artifacts made by Amazonian Indians collected by William Milliken
Kew's expeditions are once again adding to the Economic Botany Collections. Recently Dr Phil Cribb brought back medicinal potions from Madagascar, William Milliken collected items made by the Yanomami of Amazonia, and Steve Davis and James Morley returned with various domestic products from Kenya. Items from the Collections have been on display for the opening of the Evolution House and others are currently in an exhibition about rubber in the Deutschen Hygiene-Museums, Dresden, and will transfer to the Museum für Verkehr und Technik, Berlin.
Contact: David Field (0181-332 5734)
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Policy on Collections
The words and spirit of the 1992 'Earth Summit' in Rio loom ever larger in the workings of all biological institutes. They also call for legal and policy expertise. Thus Kew has commissioned Kerry ten Kate from Environmental Strategies to investigate the acquisition, management and distribution of its botanical and fungal collections. The six-month contract was completed in June 1995 and highlights from her report will be published, as they will prove of value outside as well as inside Kew.
Contact: Dr Hew Prendergast (0181-332 5706)
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Seed Collecting in the Next Millenium
Stephanie Miles in the present Seed Bank
To address the critical need to conserve plant genetic diversity, Kew has applied for £33 million from the Millennium Commission (which administers some of the income from the UK National Lottery) to substantially increase its seed collection and conservation activities in collaboration with its many partners overseas. The application has passed the first two stages of consideration and proposes building a Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst Place, by the year 2000, capable of storing seed collected from 10% of the world's flowering plant species, including almost all those native to the UK. The Bank would provide a centre for research, education and training in seed conservation, and the level of funding being sought would ensure that the seed collection is maintained throughout the next millennium.
The Global Environment Facility, which provides funds to developing countries for environmental projects, has stated its support for the proposal and the United Nations Environment Programme is particularly enthusiastic about the intention to transfer seed conservation technology to these countries. In the UK, the project has been greeted enthusiastically by English Nature and other environmental organisations who may help to organise the volunteers needed to collect from the UK flora. The project is the biggest and most imaginative in Kew's history and, if funded, would provide a focus for the ex situ conservation of the world's wild plant genetic resources.
Contact: Roger Smith (0181-332 5080)
Email Roger Smith
New Keeper and Curator
Dr. Simon Owens (left) and Nigel Taylor
On 1 August 1995 Dr Simon Owens was appointed as Keeper of the Herbarium and Nigel Taylor as Curator of the Living Collections Department, taking over from Prof. Gren Lucas (Keeper for 11 years, now heading the new Information Services Department) and John Simmons (Curator for 23 years). Simon Owens was previously a Principal Scientific Officer (PSO) in the Jodrell Laboratory where he specialised in plant breeding systems; Nigel Taylor was a PSO in the Herbarium where he was an authority on cacti and had previously been the Herbarium's first horticultural taxonomist.
The retiring Keeper and Curator managed an increasing scientific use of the collections. Prof. Lucas is justly proud of the Herbarium's publication record while John Simmons developed the Gardens as a collection of fully-documented, natural source plants and masterminded the construction of new glasshouses and display features. Both were instrumental in developing Kew's conservation ethic. The new Keeper aims to raise public understanding of systematics and to use information technology to make available data from the Herbarium collections, whilst the new Curator sees the importance of the living collections in public education and wishes to encourage research activities amongst horticultural staff.
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NRI FIR Reviews – Another Badal Promise Broken
Jassi Khangura, MLA Ludhiana, Nov 8, 2011
Jassi Khangura, MLA for Qila Raipur today noted that in the almost four years after the much lauded NRI Samellan in January 2008, most of the commitments made had been broken.
Khangura slammed the Chief Minister for breaking the promise to have all FIRs which have been lodged against NRIs reviewed by an officer of at least SP ranking within 7 days of being lodged.
Whilst noting that the sentiment behind the promise was sound, and necessary, Khangura said "sadly, as with many other promised made by this Government, it was forgotten about as soon as it had been spoken."
Lamenting the fact that NRIs face problems with travel to and from India and harassment due to these FIRs Khangura said "it is only fair to anyone, including NRIs that if an FIR is lodged it be validated. There are too many people willing to put false cases for personal gain and this practice must be curtailed."
After the registration of false FIRs against NRIs, there follows an expeditious sequence of events culminating in the NRI being declared a Proclaimed Offender. Many NRIs who have actually been declared as Proclaimed Offenders are unaware of the fact and do not return to India for fear of being either arrested at the airport or by the Punjab Police in Punjab.
The MLA said that he had absolutely no complaint about the suggested proposal for review of NRI cases by a senior police officer within the 7 day time given, and said that especially in the light of the current Right to Service it would have been particularly commendable. He said that his only problem was the fact that it was just another example of something that could have been really helpful to many people never seeing the light of day.
Khangura, a renowned user of the social network Facebook, said that he had many people agree with his sentiment on this and said it was a shame the Badals had once again missed an opportunity to show a better side --------------------------------------------------------- .
2ND PEARLS WORLD CUP KABADDI-2011 NORWAY AND PAKISTAN TROUNCE SRI LANKA AND ARGENTINA WITH AN IMPRESSIVE MARGIN · ITALY DEFEATED SPAIN WITH MARGIN OF 52-31 KAPURTHALA, NOVEMBER 9: Continuing its winning spree, Pakistan and Norway today registered hat-trick by trouncing its rival teams Sri Lanka and Argentina. Pakistan defeated Argentina with a margin of 82-11 while Norway registered triumph with 63-24. The duo defeated teams today lost their consecutive fourth and third matches in the ongoing 2nd edition of World Cup Kabaddi 2011. After interacting players of Pakistan and Argentina teams during ceremonial handshake, Deputy Chief Minister Punjab Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal accompanied by Mr. Mohammad Aliabadi, Depty to Vice President of Iran, said that because of the allurement of Kabaddi apart from Iranian delegation Ministers from Canada and a delegation from Pakistan would also arrive to Punjab to witness Kabaddi matches. He said that Kabaddi matches had inspired and motivated other nations to go in for Kabaddi. "Punjab Government was putting great efforts for the promotion and inclusion of Kabaddi not only in Asian Games but also in Brazil Olympics 2016," he added. During the first match played between Norway and Sri Lanka, the Norway team did not give any chance to Sri Lanka players to get any point from the very outset of the match and brushed aside the team with a margin of 63-24 points. Norway raider Kamaljit Singh Soni and Harjinder Singh Jindu scored 16 and 10 points respectively. In second match Pakistan almost demolished the Argentinean team and won the match with a huge margin of 82-11. Pakistani raider Imtiaz Alam, Ishfaq Pathan and Kasif Riaz scored 10 points each while Mohammad Munsha and Asif Ali Maula both stoppers earned 8 points each. Argentina player Yury Mayor also played well and scored 7 points. In the last match, Italy in an impressive show of strength defeated its rival team Spain with a margin of 52-31 points. CHIEF MINISTER'S OFFICE, PUNJAB
BADAL ASSAILS STATE CONGRESS LEADERSHIP FOR STALLING PMs VISIT TO PUNJAB RS 30 CRORE DISBURSED FOR DEVELOPMENTAL WORKS IN MALOUT DURING THE SANGAT DARSHAN
Malout, November 9- Punjab Chief Minister Mr Parkash Singh Badal today said that the recent visit of the PM stalled by the state Congress leadership reflected its stance of opposing the overall development in the state. Talking to the news men after Sangat Darshan porgramme of the Malout assembly segment, the Chief Minister said that he had personally requested the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to inaugurate the Virasat-E-Khalsa at Sri Anandpur Sahib as he wanted that such historic project should be dedicated to the nation by eminent personality of his stature. However he said that unfortunately owing to their vested interests the Congress leadership of the state sabotaged the visit of the Prime Minister and dissuaded him from coming to the state. Mr Badal said that it clearly indicated that the entire Congress leadership was bent upon stalling the process of development in the state. Lashing out at Congress, he said that the Congress leadership should desist from politicking with coveted post of Prime Minister whose realm is not restriocted to any political party rather he belongs to entire country. The Chief Minister further said that he was a votary of morality in the politics and was against any sort of discrimination with anybody adding that his doors were open for everybody and any MLA or MP belonging to the Congress could approach him for getting the developmental works executed. "The Congress leaders must know that like Prime Minister, the Chief Minister also belongs to the state and they can approach me any time for getting their works done" he added. Earlier addressing the gathering during the programme Mr Badal said that unprecedented developmental works have taken place during the current regime of the SAD-BJP alliance government in the state. Likewise he said that for the first time their government has formulated the master plan for developing the cities in the state for which a fund of Rs 4000 crore has been earmarked. The Chief Minister also said that the SAD-BJP alliance was pro poor and every policy for the upliftment of the poor and the needy had been framed only during their tenure. Listing the achievements of his government Mr Badal reiterated that the biggest achievement of the government has been that it has ensured communal harmony and peace in the state despite of the fact that all the other parts of the country are facing this severe crisis. Chief Minister also said that despite of being a border state the SAD-BJP government has assured that no untoward incident takes place in the state by ensuring proper law and order. Meanwhile the Chief Minister disbursed a grant of Rs 20 crore for the developmental works in the Malout assembly segment. ….
CM GREETS PEOPLE ON THE EVE OF 'GURPURB' CHANDIGARH NOVEMBER 09: Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today greeted the Punjabis living in the country and abroad on the auspicious occasion of Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji. In his message on the eve of Gurpurb, Mr.Badal said that Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji was a great spiritual ambassador who showed us the path of salvation by spreading the message of oneness of God, love, compassion, peace and unity amongst the mankind. Guru ji motivated the humanity with new ideas, aims, aspirations and exhorted them to dispense with the maladies of hypocrisy, falsehood, pretensions and caste-prejudices. "Guru ji's teachings are very relevant in today's world especially in the present complex and materialistic society", said Mr. Badal. The Chief Minister appealed the people to imbibe the spirit of selfless service and humility as preached by the Great Guru and strive hard to carve out a peaceful, prosperous and harmonious society by following the teachings of Guru ji and celebrate this occasion with utmost devotion and religious fervor rising above the parochial considerations of caste, colour, creed and religion. … No.CMO-11/287
Chandigarh, November I: Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister Punjab today extended his warm greetings to the people of the State on the eve of Parkash Utsav (Birthday) of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Congratulating people on this occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said that Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji showed us the path to spiritual salvation and his teachings continue to inspire us to embrace equality, compassion and humanism. He said that this day gives us an opportunity to deeply introspect Guru Ji's message of meditation and remembering God, honestly earning through one's physical and mental effort while accepting God's gifts and blessings and to share within society. He said that Sri Guru Nanak's profound message of leading an honest, truthful and virtuous life would continue to guide and inspire humanity in times to come.
PUNJAB TO EXPORT BASMATI AND PADDY 1121 TO IRAN: SUKHBIR · SEEKS UNION GOVERNMENT'S PERMISSION FOR EXPORT TO IRAN VIA LAND ROUTE · IRAN AND INDIA TO STRENGTHEN SPORTS TIES · SUKHBIR SEEKS REPORT FROM FARIDKOT SSP REGARDING MANHANDLING OF UNEMPLOYED LINEMEN BY POLICE · KABADDI COACHES TO BE RECRUITED SOON · PLAYERS INDICTED OF DOPING BY NADA TO BE SHUNTED OUT FROM WORLD CUP KAPURTHALA, NOVEMBER 9: Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Punjab, Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, today said that Punjab was contemplating export of Basmati and Paddy 1121 rice to Iran and has requested Union government to allow export to Iran through land route of Wagah. Flanked by Mr. Mohammad Aliabadi, Deputy to First Vice President of Republic of Iran, Mr. Badal informed media that during his recent visit to Iran, he has found that there was great demand for Basmati as well as paddy 1121 variety of rice and Punjab can provide value addition to the farmers by exporting rice to Iran. He said that this year Basmati farmers in Punjab were getting lower rates in the market and Punjab government had requested Union Government to allow export of rice to Iran especially through land route of Wagah border. Addressing the media, Mr. Mohammad Aliabadi said that Iran and India were focusing on improving mutual ties. He said that he has invited Indian government to sign MoU with Iran in the field of sports in which Iran would be sending its coaches in wrestling and football to India and India would be providing coaching experts of Kabaddi. He said that Iran was also provide sports science techniques to Punjab and would help Punjab in setting up Punjab School of Sports in Jalandhar. Mr. Aliabadi said that there was lot of scope of improvement of trade ties with India and Punjab can become a dominant partner in this. The Deputy Chief Minister said that he was satisfied with the massive response World Cup Kabaddi was getting through out the state. He informed that Punjab government would soon appoint more Kabaddi coaches. He said that in next five years plan, Punjab was planning to setup sports school in every district of Punjab to nurture the sports talent from ground level. When asked about manhandling of unemployed lineman by police, Mr. Badal said that he had already sought report from SSP Faridkot in this regard and action would be taken against guilty policemen on receipt of report. On being asked about detection of doping incident in Kabaddi, Mr. Badal said that all players found guilty of doping have been suspended from the 2nd World Cup Kabaddi.
Prominent amongst those, who accompanied Deputy Chief Minister included Bibi Upinderjit Kaur, Finance Minister, Chaudhary Swarna Ram, Former Cabinet Minister, Mr. Sarbjit Singh Makkar, MLA, Bibi Jagir Kaur, Chairam District Planning Committee, Mr. Jarnail Singh Wahid, Chairman Markfed and Mr. Jarnail Singh Dogranwal, Mr. Sarwan Singh Kular and Bibi Gurpreet Kaur (all members SGPC) and Deputy Commissioner Mr. Harkesh Singh Sidhu and SSP Mr. S.S. Mann.
Chandigarh, November 9: The Punjab Government has decided to grant subsidy of Rs 500/- per quintal on wheat seed for the farmers of the state. Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Punjab Government said that during the current season 5 lac quintal seed would be distributed to the farmers on subsidised rate. He said that that time period from October to November is most favourable for sowing of wheat. He said that Punjab Government would distribute seed of prescribed variety with a subsidy of Rs 500/- per quintal. He said that this seed would be distributed through sale centres of Agriculture Department, Agriculture University, and Cooperative societies, PUNSEED, Punjab Agro, KRIBCO and IFFCO. He said that PBW-550, PBW-502 variety of seed has been procured form private seed growers and are being distributed to the farmers at a rate of Rs 1400/- per quintal with a subsidy of Rs 500-/ per quintal. He further said that the variety of DBW-17 has been distributed to the farmers at a subsidised rate of Rs 1300/- per quintal. He said that during previous year the cultivation of wheat with PBW-343 seed in various parts of Punjab was infested with PEELI KUNGI disease, which resulted in low yield. He said that farmers should strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the Agriculture Department and should sow only the prescribed variety of seed. He said that under "Seed Village Scheme" of Punjab Government 30,600 quintal of seed had already been distributed to the selected farmers in Punjab. He said that under this scheme farmers of 102 villages have been selected and they have been provided 20kg seed per half hectare of land with a subsidy of 50%. He said that this scheme has been formulated to facilitate the farmers to produce seed themselves. -----
CHANDIGARH NOVEMBER 09 Punjab NRI Minister Capt. Balbir Singh Bath today extended his warm greetings to the Punjabis living in the country and abroad on the sacred occasion of PARKASH UTSAV of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and exhorted them to follow the noble teachings and precious legacy of great Guru. In a message on the eve of Gurpurb, Capt. Bath said that Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji redeemed the suffering humanity who had lost all hopes and optimism in their lives due to the oppression of foreign invaders and tyranny and injustice of contemporary rulers and custodians of religious and social traditions. Meanwhile Revenue and Rehabilitation Minister S. Ajit Singh Kohar appealed the people to imbibe the spirit of service and humility as preached and practiced by the Great Guru and to strive hard for carving out a healthy and harmonious society by following the precious legacy of Guru Nanak Dev ji and auspicious celebrate this occasion rising above the petty considerations of caste, creed and religion.
Chandigarh, November 09: More than 113.69 lakh tonnes of Paddy was procured by the Government agencies and private millers in Punjab till last evening against 117.46 lakh tonnes procurement of previous year. An Official Spokesman here today said that out of total procurement of 113.69 lakh tonnes of paddy, Government agencies procured 109.75 lakh tonnes (96.5%) and private traders procured 3,94,030 tonnes (3.5%) of paddy till date. He said that PUNGRAIN had procured 31.94 lakh tonnes (29.1%), followed by PUNSUP with 27.37 lakh tonnes (24.9%), MARKFED with 25.04 lakh tonnes (22.8%), PSWC with 12.62 lakh tonnes (11.5%) and PAIC with 10.99 lakh tonnes (10.0 %) of paddy. The Central Government agency FCI had been able to procure 1,76,676 (1.6%) tonnes. Ludhiana District with 13.74 lakh tonnes of procurement was leading in procurement operations whereas Sangrur District with 12.91 lakh tonnes of procurement was at second slot and Patiala District with 11.10 lakh tonnes of procurement ranked at third position, he added. The State Government has set up 1745 procurement centres and activated its total machinery to ensure smooth procurement of paddy, the spokesman added.
CHAPPARCHIRRI (SAS NAGAR), NOVEMBER 8: Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukbir Singh Badal today said that Captain Amarinder Singh, PPCC President has denigrated the Sikh Panth by scuttling the visit of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to inaugurate Khalsa Heritage Complex at Sri Anandpur Sahib and said that Punjabis would never forgive him for working overtime to stop release of central grants for projects in Punjab.
Talking to media persons after reviewing the arrangements for inauguration of Fateh Minar, a monument marking the historical victory of Sirhind by Banda Singh Bahadur, Mr. Badal said that Khalsa Heritage Complex was a historic museum to educate the younger generations about the richness of Khalsa Panth and we wanted to give this privilege to first Sikh Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh, so that we could perpetuate Prime Minister's name for coming generation. The Deputy Chief Minister regretted that Captain Amarinder Singh stooped so low in petty party politics that he made Prime Minister of India only a PM of Congress party.
The Deputy Chief Minister also said that the people of Punjab were not going to forgive Captain Amarinder Singh for his treacherous plans to scuttle release of Central grants for Punjab besides shooing investors away from Punjab through his negative propaganda.
When asked about corruption charges being leveled on SAD-BJP Government by PPCC President, Mr. Badal said that Captain Amarinder Singh should face the mirror in the morning and would find that his face was tattooed with 'City Center Scam, Amritsar Improvement Trust Scam, Intranet Scam' involving Rs 3000 to Rs 4000 crore and Captain was visiting the courts daily awaiting his sureshot conviction. On the other hand, Captain accused Badal family of amassing Rs 3500 crore, but could file a charge sheet of Rs 78 crores that could stand the test of legal scrutiny, he added. Mr. Badal said that honourable Court finding the charges baseless has dismissed the whole political concocted case. He said that people of Punjab as well as courts know it better that who have looted the hard earned taxpayers money of Punjabis.
Ridiculing the Punjab Bachao Yatra of Captain Amarinder Singh, Mr. Badal said that it was more of 'Helicopter Yatra' with Captain conveniently avoiding the heat and dust of villages. He said that seeing the fate of Congress in Hisar, it should be renamed as 'Zamanat Bachao Yatra'.
Speaking about the scheduled program of inaugurations, Mr. Badal said that Khalsa Heritage Complex would be dedicated to humanity on November 25, whereas 'Badda Ghallughara' in Kuprohira (Sangrur), 'Chotta Ghallughara', Kahnuwan (Gurdaspur) and Fateh Minar at Chappar Chirri would be inaugurated on November 28, 29 and 30 respectively. He said that it was a humble attempt of Sardar Parkash Singh Badal to make aware our coming generations regarding the sacrifices of thousands of known and unknown Sikhs, who laid down their lives, guarding the unity and integrity of our nation. He said that these memorials would perpetuate the historic events of Sikh history to educate the coming generations regarding the sacrifices of their forefathers.
Earlier, Mr. Badal inspected the preparations for inaugural function of Fateh Minar, Chappar Chirri and asked the Punjab Works Department to construct six lane road from Landran to complex and then to Banur to provide easy access to the tourists from Punjab and Delhi so that they can pay their tributes to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur on this memorial. He said that landscaping of this memorial should reflect the brevity of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, who captured Sirhind from Moguls, laying the foundation of Sikh Raj in India.
Prominent amongst those who accompanied the Deputy Chief Minister included Mr. Naresh Gujral, Member Parliament, Mr. Tarlochan Singh, Former MP, Mr. Ujagar Singh Wadali, MLA, Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema, Advisor to CM, Mr. Narinder Kumar Sharma, Chairman District Planning Board and senior civil and police officers of the district.
Chandigarh, November 8: The organizing committee of 2nd world Cup Kabaddi has rescheduled some of the matches due to technical reasons. Disclosing this here today, Mr. Pargat Singh, Organizing Secretary of the World Cup Kabaddi said that some matches have been rescheduled from November 10.
2nd WORLD CUP KABADDI, Punjab -2011 1-20 November, 2011
Men Section
Pool A (Stationed at Bathinda)
Sr. No.
Pool B (Stationed at Jalandhar)
Sri Lanka
Women Section (Stationed at Ludhiana)
Day/ Night
Bathinda- Opening Ceremony
5.30 to 10.00 PM
1. Australia V/s Nepal 2. India V/s Germany 3. Canada V/s Afghanistan
1.00 to 5.30 PM
1. Norway V/s Spain 2. Italy V/s Argentina 3. Pakistan V/s USA
Dhudike (Moga)
1. India V/s Nepal 2. UK V/s Afghanistan 3. Canada V/s Australia
Roop Nagar
1. Argentina V/s Norway 2. Pakistan V/s Sri Lanka 3. USA V/s Italy
1. Germany V/s Nepal 2. India V/s Australia 3. Canada V/s UK
Chohla Sahib (Tarn Taran)
1. Spain V/s Sri Lanka 2. USA V/s Argentina 3. Pakistan V/s Italy
1. Afghanistan V/s Nepal 2. India V/s UK 3. Australia V/s Germany
1. Norway V/s Sri Lanka 2. Pakistan V/s Argentina 3. Italy V/s Spain
Doda (Mukatsar)
1. Australia V/s UK 2. Afghanistan V/s Germany 3. India V/s Canada
1. Argentina V/s Sri Lanka (Men) 2. India V/s TurkmenistanWomen)
3. Pakistan V/s Norway (Men) 4. USA V/s Spain (Men)
5.30 to 10.30 PM
1. Canada V/s Nepal (Men) 2. Australia V/s Afghanistan (Men) 3. UK V/s India (Women) 4. UK V/s Germany (Men)
12.30 to 5.15 PM
1. USA V/s Sri Lanka (Men) 2. Argentina V/s Spain (Men) 3. USA V/s Turkmenistan (Women) 4. Italy V/s Norway (Men)
1. UK V/s Nepal (Men) 2. India V/s Afghanistan (Men) 3. USA V/s UK (Women) 4. Canada V/s Germany (Men)
1. Italy V/s Sri Lanka (Men) 2. UK V/s Turkmenistan (Women) 3. USA V/s Norway (Men) 4. Pakistan V/s Spain (Men)
Women Section 1. India V/s USA Men Section 2. Winner of A V/s Runner of B 3. Winner of B V/s Runner of A
Ludhiana (Final Match-Women & Men and Closing Ceremony)
Match for 3rd & 4th Place (Men)
Women - Finals Men - Finals
4.30 to 5.30 PM
6.00 to 10.30 PM
Shiromani Akali Dal MANPREET SINGH BADAL BETRAYED PUNJAB BY COMMITTING CONSTRUCTION OF SYL CANAL : SAD
(Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema)Secretary and Spokesman
Chandigarh, November 8:--
The Shiromani Akali Dal lashed out at the newly formed third front for including construction of SYL canal in its common minimum programme. By doing so the PPP President Mr. Manpreet Singh Badal, Shiromani Akali Dal (Longowal) leader Mr. Surjit Singh Barnala and other leaders of the morcha have betrayed Punjab. This was stated by the SAD Secretary and Spokesman Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema in a statement issued to the press from the party head office in Chandigarh today.
Dr Cheema said that it is painful to see that newly formed third front has mentioned in it CMP that the important issue of river waters dispute will be resolved as per the Rajiv Longowal accord. He said that a perusal of the Rajiv Longowal accord reveals that Construction of SYL canal is the main and only clause which the Congress party wanted to implement at any cost but could not do because of strong opposition of SAD. But now it is shocking to know that the so called new front has committed this in its CMP.
Dr. Cheema further said that Rajiv -Longowal accord has already been rejected by all the Punjabis long back being against the interests of Punjab. In addition, the Punjab Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed the termination of agreements act-2004 to cancel all previous water agreements. Mr. Manpreet Singh Badal is also one of the signatory to this act. But now by signing this CMP with the left parties and Longowal Dal, Mr. Manpreet Singh Badal has stabbed the mother state in the back, simply to become a candidate of Chief Ministership of the front. Apart from this by doing so Mr. Surjit Singh Barnala has also been able to carry on his age old anti-Punjab and anti-panthic agenda.
Dr. Cheema said that river waters are the lifeline of the state and people of the state will never forgive third front leaders for this grave sin and they will have to explain their destructive stand to the people of the state in the coming assembly polls. The people of the state will teach them a lesson. -----------------------------------------------
BADAL TERMS SANJHA MORCHA AS "B" TEAM OF THE CONGRESS CONGRESS LEADERSHIP OF STATE SHOULD ASK THEIR HIGH COMMAND TO STOP THE COERCION OF THE COMMON MAN- CM BADAL INAUGURATES THE MODERN JAIL CONSTRUCTED AT FARIDKOT SANGAT DARSHAN HELD AT FARIDKOT Faridkot, November 8
-Punjab Chief Minister Mr Parkash Singh Badal today said that the third front floated by defectors of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) was infact the "B" team of the Congress and its sole purpose was to ensure the defeat of SAD in coming assembly elections. Addressing the gathering here during Sangat Darshan programme of the Faridkot assembly constituency, the Chief Minister came down heavily on the leaders of the third front, including former Punjab Chief Minister Mr Surjeet Singh Barnala and Former Punjab Finance minister Mr Manpreet Singh Badal. Training his guns against both these leaders Mr Badal reiterated that the sole aim of these "defectors" was to get their vested interests fulfilled that too at the cost of party, which was not acceptable. He said that both these leaders have been honoured time and again by the party by giving plum postings but these leaders stabbed their own party from back by joining hands with the Congress in clandestine manner. Mr Badal termed the Sanjha Morcha, floated by Barnala and Mr Manpreet Singh Badal as a "pack of power starved opportunists" adding that the sole aim of these defectors is to grab power in the state by hook or crook. He exhorted the people to teach these people a lesson in the coming state assembly elections so that they could not be successful in hatching out conspiracy against the Punjab. "Only you people can teach a lesson to them so that such anti Punjab forces are crushed and an era of tremendous development ushered during the present SAD-BJP regime can be continued" he added. Making a scathing attack on the Congress leadership of the state the Chief minister said that though most of them including the former Chief Minister and State Congress President Captain Amarinder Singh are fond of using unparliamentary language against their political rivals but they hardly mince any word against the anti- people policies of the Congress led UPA government at the centre. He said that it was ironical that though the people of state were heavily burdened due to the wrong policies of the Union government but these leaders have never bothered to raise such issues. "Rather than remaining a mute spectator to the gross injustice with people the entire Congress leadership should ask their high command to stop the coercion of the common man" he added. Lashing out at the Congress led UPA government at the centre, the Chief Minister further said that it has broken the back bone of the peasantry of Punjab by increasing the cost of agricultural inputs in an unprecedented manner. He said that it was irony of the fate that the government which had came into power in the name of the common man has today became their biggest enemy. The Chief Minister said that 30% increase in the petroleum prices during the current regime of UPA speaks about the ideology of the government which claims to be votary of common man. Mr Badal said that the hike in fuel prices has not only shattered the household expenses of the common man but it has also broken the back of the farmers due to massive hike in the agricultural inputs. The Chief Minister said that the Union government has been maneuvering the plans to ruin economy of Punjab by devastating the agriculture adding that with a clear motive to break backbone of Punjab's agriculture the Union government had put an additional burden of Rs 800 crores on the beleaguered peasantry of state by recklessly hiking the cost of agricultural inputs. The Chief Minister said that the people were fed up due to the wrong policies of the Congress and the recent trouncing of the Congress candidates in bye election held for Hisar Lok Sabha poll reflected the mind of people. He further said that the fate of Haryana would be again repeated in Punjab and SAD-BJP alliance would emerge victorious in the coming assembly polls. During the Sangat Darshan programme Mr Badal handed over 50 bicycles to the school going girls under the Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme. Similarly he also disbursed a grant of Rs 5 crore for the development of various villages falling in Faridkot assembly segment. Likewise he also handed over a cheque of Rs 92 lakh to the Municipal Council for development of the city. Earlier Mr Badal inaugurated the modern jail constructed at Faridkot at the cost of Rs 122 crores. Talking to the news persons later, the Chief Minister said that the basic purpose of constructing these high tech modern jails was to ensure that these prisons act as reform houses for the prisoners along with reducing the rush in already over crowded jails. Prominent amongst those present on the occasion included Lok Sabha MP Paramjeet Kaur Gulshan, Cabinet Minister Mr Hira Singh Gabria, Principal Secretary (Home) Mr DS Bains and Former Punjab Minister Mr Gurdev Singh Badal.
112.81 LAKH TONNES PADDY PROCURED IN PUNJAB Chandigarh, November 08: More than 112.81 lakh tonnes of Paddy was procured by the Government agencies and private millers in Punjab till last evening against 114.77 lakh tonnes procurement of previous year. An Official Spokesman here today said that out of total procurement of 114.77 lakh tonnes of paddy, Government agencies procured 108.91 lakh tonnes (96.5%) and private traders procured 3,90,676 tonnes (3.5%) of paddy till date. He said that PUNGRAIN had procured 31.70 lakh tonnes (29.1%), followed by PUNSUP with 27.18 lakh tonnes (25.0%), MARKFED with 24.89 lakh tonnes (22.9%), PSWC with 12.50 lakh tonnes (11.5%) and PAIC with 10.85 lakh tonnes (10.0 %) of paddy. The Central Government agency FCI had been able to procure 1,75,946 (1.6%) tonnes. Ludhiana District with 13.57 lakh tonnes of procurement was leading in procurement operations whereas Sangrur District with 12.73 lakh tonnes of procurement was at second slot and Patiala District with 11.06 lakh tonnes of procurement ranked at third position, he added. The State Government has set up 1745 procurement centres and activated its total machinery to ensure smooth procurement of paddy, the spokesman added.
HALF DAY HOLIDAY IN PUNJAB Chandigarh November 08:- The offices of Punjab Government, Boards & Corporations and also educational institutions located in Chandigarh and Mohali will remain closed for the second half of 08th November 2011, (Tuesday) i.e.today, to enable the government employees to participate in 'Nagar Kirtan', to be organized on the eve of birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. However the offices of State, Boards, Corporations and also Education Institutions in rest of the State would remain closed for the second half of November 09, 2011 (Wednesday).
USA today scored hat-trick by crushing Argentina 71-17 in the religious city of Chohla Sahib in Pool B matches of World Cup Kabaddi 2011. In the same pool, Pakistan crushed Italy 50-37 whereas Spain trounced Sri Lanka 70-26. Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister, promised a world class floodlit stadium in this historic and religious village within one year.
USA today maintained its winning streak by defeating Argentina 71-17. At the time of half time the score was 35-8. USA's raider Inderjit Singh scored 10 points whereas Maninder Moni and Dalbir Dulla got 8 point each. USA stopper Jassin Aezro scored 9 points whereas Baljinder Billa scored 7 points. Argentina's raider Jurie Mayor impressed everyone by scoring 9 points Leonardo scored 5 points.
Pakistan and Italy fought for the points neck to neck but after half time Pakistan started widening its lead and won the match by 50-37. Pakistan's raider Abdoullah Lala scored 10 points whereas Amir Ismael Jatt scroed 8 points while stopper Hamid Ismael Jatt scored 4 points. On the other hand, Italy's raider Karanjit scored 11 points whereas Manjinder scored 8 points and stopper Harjinder Singh scored 2 points.
Earlier Spain trounced Sri Lanka 70-26. At the half time Spain was leading 37-16. Spain's raider Jagtar Pattar (11), Sukhjinder (10), Yadwinder (9) impressed everyone. Spain's stopper Kuldip Padda and Sabba Parasrampur scored 6 point each. Sri Lanka's raider Anuradhika with 10 points could salvage Sri Lanka to some extent.
Prominent amongst other Member Parliament Mr. Naresh Gujral, Dr. Rattan Singh Ajnala, Rural Development Minister Mr. Ranjit Singh Brahmpura, Cultural Affairs Minister Mr. Hira Singh Gabria and Kabaddi Association President Mr. Sikander Singh Malooka and former Member Parliament Mr. Tarlochan Singh were also present on the occasion. ------------------------------
UNPARLIAMENTARY LANGUAGE USED BY CONGRESS LEADERS ENHANCES MY POPULARITY- BADAL CM TERMS BARNALA AND MANPREET BADAL AS CHRONIC DEFECTORS CM CONGRATULATE PEOPLE ON THE OCCASION OF EID Malerkotla, November 7- Punjab Chief Minister Mr Parkash Singh Badal today said that he welcomes the usage of abusive language by former Punjab Chief Minister and State Congress President Captain Amarinder Singh against him because the cheap tactics adopted by Congress leadership enhances his popularity amongst the people. Talking to the media persons after joining the prayer on the occasion of Eid Ul Zuha at local Eid Gah, Mr Badal said that though he had always been a votary of morality in political system but it was very unfortunate that in absence of any major issues against the SAD-BJP alliance the State Congress President had made it a habit of using the unparliamentarily language against him and his family. The Chief Minister said that in his long political carrier he had banked on raising the issues of the pubic importance rather than mud slinging on his political rivals however the frequent use of abusive language adopted by the Congress leadership clearly depicts the moral degradation in public arena. "I have always refrained from using such foul language against my political rivals due to which people had given a lot of love to me" he added. Commenting on the 'Punjab Bachao' yatra launched by Captain Amarinder Singh, the Chief Minister said that in dearth of political issues the Congress leaders were absolutely disillusioned and were now resorting to such cheap tactics, which would not help them in any way in the Coming polls. He said that people are very well aware of the dubious character of the Congress leadership and they would not get swayed with such tantrums and would certainly teach its candidates a lesson in coming assembly polls. "People are well aware of the fact that for four years the Congress leadership remain busy in their own activities and than waste the time of people by undertaking such yatras" he added. Slamming the Congress led UPA government, Mr Badal said that it has totally failed to provide security to the people. He said that owing to the lapses in security of the borders on the one hand many precious lives were being lost in frequent bomb explosions across the country and on the other hand the Chinese intrusion in the territory of the country had posed serious question mark on sovereignty of the country. The Chief Minister reiterated that the Union government has failed miserably on all the fronts and the people of the country in general and that of Punjab in particular are eagerly waiting to teach the Congress party a lesson. "The coming elections for state assembly will prove that people were in the mood to show door to the Congress,due to its wrong policies" he added. Terming former Punjab Chief Minister Mr Surjeet Singh Barnala and Former Punjab Finance Minister Mr Manpreet Singh Badal as "Chronic Defectors" the Chief Minister said that both these leaders have ditched their mother party for the sake of their vested interests. Mr. Badal said that notwithstanding SAD's magnanimity to offer everything to Manpreet, the latter had joined hands with the Congress in a clandestine manner to tarnish the image of the SAD. He said that it was next to impossible to get the key portfolio of Finance as his first stint as the minister but the party chose him to be the Finance Minister but he betrayed by parting ways with SAD. The Chief Minister reiterated that any individual how mighty he may be was not above the party and none was in a position to make dent in the party. Slamming the former Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Surjeet Singh Barnala, the Chief Minister said that it is ironical that through his long political career Mr. Barnala had enjoyed the fruits of power due to SAD only and now at the fag end of his career he was trying to cause damage to the party. Mr. Badal however reiterated that the former governor of Tamil Nadu would not succeed in his nefarious designs as the people of the state are prudent to teach them a lesson and ultimately make these traitors of Punjab to lick the dust". Earlier addressing the gathering at the Eid Gah, Mr Badal congratulated the Mulsim Community on this auspicious occasion. He said that both the Muslim and Sikh Communities share a rich bond of traditions amongst themselves adding that both of them highly revere their martyrs who had laid down their life for the sake of religion.Mr Badal also said that they feel proud when they recall that the Sikh Gurus had asked a Muslim Saint Sain Mian Mir to lay down the foundation stone of Sri Harimandir Sahib, the most sacred place of sikhs. Mr Badal reiterated that the biggest achievement of their government has been that it has ensured communal harmony and peace in the state despite of the fact that all the other parts of the country are facing this severe problem. Chief Minister also said that despite of being a border state their government has assured that no untoward incident takes place in the state by ensuring proper law and order. He also announced that Rs 25 lakh would be spent on the construction of Muslim Community Centre at Eid Gah. Later on the Chief Minister inaugurated the new campus building of Islamia Girls School and College. Similarly he also announced a grant of Rs 15 lakh for three educational institutions run by the Punjab Waqf Board. The Chief Minister also inaugurated the new building of Hazrat Halima Charitable Hospital and gave a grant of Rs 5 lakh to its management. Mr Badal also visited the site of memorial being constructed to commemorate the Big Holocaust at village Kup Rohira and inspected the ongoing construction work at the site. Prominent amongst those present on the occasion included Rajya Sabha Member Mr Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Cabinet Minister Mr Parminder Singh Dhindsa, MLA Mr Iqbal Singh Jhhunda, Chairman Punjab Waqf Board Mr Izhar Alam, Chairman Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) Mr Ranjit Singh Ballian and Former Punjab Ministers Mr Nusrat Ikram Khan Bagga,Chaudary Abdul Gaffar, Mr Gobind Singh Kanjla and Mr Gobind Singh Longowal. ------
CHOHLA SAHIB (TARN TARAN), NOVEMBER 7: Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister, today lashed at Captain Amarinder Singh for dragging holiest shrine of Sikhs 'Sri Harimander Sahib' into petty vote politics and said that 'Guru Ghar' (Harimandar Sahib) never operates on the principles of profit and loss.
Talking to media persons, before inaugurating 2nd World Cup Kabaddi Pool B matches here, Mr. Badal said that Captain on sensing imminent defeat in ensuing Vidhan Sabha elections, has lost his 'Mental Balance' and needed an immediate medical check-up. He said that it was matter of great regret that Congress led UPA government at center and Congress unit in Punjab were working collectively to make Punjab economically weaker by shooing away investors ,by painting doomsday environment every third day. He said that no sane person can call a state bankrupt whose revenue has witnessed more than 100% growth from Rs 36,000 crore to Rs 74,000 in four years. He said that PPCC President was harming the state by warning the investors that he will close down all the units that had been set-up during SAD-BJP regime. The Deputy Chief Minister said that by witnessing forfeiture of security deposit of congress candidates in Hisar, now Captain has launched 'Congress Zamanat Bachao Yatra'. He said that Jalandhar rally has exposed the "so called mass base" of the Congress besides 'increasing ' popularity of' Captain Amarinder Singh. He said that why Captain was issueing show cause notices to his leaders when he has himself had failed to attract crowd due to his negative politics.
Lashing at Captain for dragging Sri Harimander Sahib in petty vote politics, Mr. Badal said that Captain's politics was based on four pillars of lie and repetition of lies every second day were symptoms of his increasing frustration besides mental tiredness. Mr. Badal said that it was unfortunate that Captain was abusing S. Parkah Singh Badal, who was his father's age and repeated abuses reflected that something was lacking in his upbringing.
When asked about 'Izzat Bachao Yatra' of Sanjha Morcha, Mr. Badal said that Former Finance Minister Manpreet Badal after controlling the finance of the state for four years has no right to criticize it. He said that by resigning on the grounds of subsidies and then offering same subsidies in his manifesto, Manpreet Singh Badal has exposed his double face to the public.
When asked about the finalization of candidates, Mr. Badal said that, only winnable candidates would be given tickets and there would be certain changes on some seats. On being asked about any alliance, Mr. Badal said that SAD-BJP combine was open to alliance with anyone with a single aim to crush congress party and sanjha morcha. He said that any party agreeing to our pro-people ideology was welcome to join us. He said that SAD-BJP government was all set to seek thumping mandate from the electorate of Punjab, who would reward the SAD-BJP government for their initiatives on development front.
Later addressing the audience, Mr. Badal said that he was encouraging games to wean away youth from the drugs. He said that never before in the history of Punjab, so what investments have been made in the field of sports. Mr. Badal said that his mission was to encourage dope free Kabaddi and take Kabaddi to the Olympic level. ------
4 KABADDI PLAYERS SUSPENDED AFTER FOUND POSITIVE IN DOPE TEST Sangrur November 6: The organizing committee of 2nd World Cup Kabaddi today temporarily suspended 4 players whose dope tests found positive by National Anti Doping Agency laboratory. Disclosing this here today, Mr. Pargat Singh Organizing Secretary World Cup Kabaddi today said that out of the 12 samples taken at Faridkot of Pool A teams 4 were found positive in A-Test . He said that out of these four players two were from Australia while one each from Germany and Canada. He said that these players have been temporarily suspended and barred from playing future matches. He reiterated the Organizing Committee's commitment to ensure dope free World Cup Kabaddi.
Sangrur, November 6: India and Canada today continued their winning campaign by trouncing Australia and UK while Germany crushed Nepal in Pool 'A' matches of World Cup Kabaddi held here in War Heroes Stadium, crystallizing the semifinal position to some extent. In the first match Germany trounced Nepal by 58-23. .Germany maintained its complete dominance as it was leading by 36-8 at the time of interval. In Germany the raiders namely Navroop Singh, Navdeep and Ranjit Bath scored 9, 6 and 6 points respectively whereas stopper Balkar Panjgarain made five stops. In the 2nd match Australia tried to give India some fight but Indian team proved too experienced against Aussies as it comprehensively won the match by margin of 66-23 points. The host nation was leading by 30 – 14 by half time. Indian raiders namely Sukhhbir Sarawan and Sandip Dirba scored 10 points each while Gulzar Singh Moonak and Gaggi Kheerawali scored 8 and 7 points respectively. Indian stoppers namely Ekamjit Singh ( 8) , Nindi Benra ( 6) , Mangi and Bitu earned 4 points each. Australian Raiders namely Harpreet Soni and Gagandeep scored 4 points each while Jatinder Bitu made 2 stops. In the 3rd and the hardest fought match Canada beats U.K by 42 – 34 points. The interesting feature of this match was that U.K was leading by 21-18 points but in the 2nd half more determined Canadian raiders as well as stoppers turned the table and won the contest. Canadian Raiders namely Gurpreet Singh Burj Hari and Jassa Sidhwan Dona scored and 11 points while stoppers Baljit Saidoke and Sandeep Gurdaspuria made 7 and 4 stops. U.K. raiders Manga Mithapuria and Jagjit Singh Jagga scored 13 and 10 points respectively while stopper Sandeep Nangal Ambian made 6 stops. Earlier Mr.Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Member Parliament, Cabinet Minister Mr. Parminder Singh Dhindsa and former Minister Mr. Gobind Singh Kanjla inaugurated the matches and encouraged the players to keep intact the sportsman spirit. --------
BADAL FELICITATES PEOPLE ON ID-UL-ZUHA (BAKRID) CHANDIGARH NOVEMBER 06: Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today greeted the Punjabis especially the Muslim brethren on the eve of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid). In his message, Mr. Badal said "Id-ul-Zuha evokes feeling of brotherhood, charity and empathy for the needy and the underprivileged. Let us, reaffirm our resolve to further strengthen the spirit of brotherhood, unity of cultural bonds and national integration". Mr. Badal appealed the people to celebrate the festival collectively by rising above petty considerations of caste, colour, creed and religion. … COMMITTEE CONSTITUTED TO EXAMINE CASH ALLOWANCE IN LIEU OF LAND ALLOTMENT TO GALLANTRY AWARDEES CM ANNOUNCES 10% ALLOWANCES HIKE FOR GALLANTRY AWARDEES BADAL ANNOUNCES RS. 50 LAC GRANT TO THE CHARITABLE FUND OF THE WAR DECORATED INDIA. CHANDIGARH NOVEMBER 6; Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today announced to constitute a committee, which will decide amount of cash allowance in lieu of land allotment to the Gallantry Awardees of the state. A decision to this effect was taken by Mr. Badal at a meeting with a delegation of 'The War Decorated India' (WDI), an association of Param Vir Chakra (PVC), Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), Vir Chakra (VrC) and Military Cross (MC) awardees, led by its president Brig. NS Sandhu, MVC (Retd.) here at the Chief Minister's residence late last evening. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister's office informed that the committee would be comprised Brig. Kuldip Singh Chandpuri MVC, VSM (Retd.), Brig. AS Brar VrC (Retd.), Secretary Finance and Director, Defence Services Welfare. Lauding the role of ex-servicemen in protecting the country during their active career, Mr. Badal said that they spent the prime of their lives for selfless service to the Nation with unflinching loyalty and devotion and now it was the duty of the Government & the society at large to ensure them a life of dignity, self-respect and honour. He announced a grant of Rs. 50 lac to the charitable fund of The War Decorated India. Mr. Badal also announced 10% hike in their existing allowances, besides full allowance payment to the Widows of the Gallantry Awardees. He further added that in case of the death of any unmarried Gallantry Awardee, this allowance would be given to his parent. Mr. Badal also invited all the Gallantry Awardees on the opening ceremony of the historic Chappar Chiri War Memorial in the memory of the first decisive victory of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur over the Mughals on November 30. Prominent amongst others who attended the meeting included Defence Services Welfare Minister, Capt. Balbir Singh Bath, Chief Secretary SC Agrawal, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr. DS Guru, Additional Secretary Defence Services Welfare Mr. HS Pabla, Director Information and Public Relations Mr. DS Mangat Director Defence Welfare Col. HP Singh, CMD PESCO Maj. Gen US Sidhu (Retd.), DG, C-PYTE Brig. (Retd.) NJS Aulakh besides, double Maha Vir Chakra awardee Brig. Sant Singh(Retd.), Vice President of the Association Maj. Gen. Lachhman Singh Lehl (Retd.), PVSM, VrC, Secretary General Capt. Reet MP Singh VrC (Retd.) and Brig. Kuldip Singh Chandpuri MVC, VSM(Retd.). ------------- SUKHBIR GREETS PEOPLE ON THE EVE OF ID-UL-JUHA(BAKRID) Chandigarh, November 6: Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal today greeted the people of Punjab on the eve of Id-ul-Juha (Bakrid). In his message, Mr.Badal said that Bakrid is a festival of sacrifice of worldly things for the will of the God. Extending heartily greetings to all Muslim brethren on this occasion, Mr. Badal said that on this auspicious day of commemorative sacrifice, we should all rededicate ourselves to uphold the principles of love, compassion and understanding and avow to live in fellowship as brothers and sisters, in the true.


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Disney Dream Cruise Review by jaxhockey: Spring Break on the Dream
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Embarkation: I had read some horror stories on here and other sites about the embarkation process with the Dream. As a result, I was really concerned with having a bad experience and trying to decide what time to arrive at the port. On past cruises, our goal has been to be among the first to board to maximize our time, and this was no different. Note that Disney now assigns you a check in time. Ours was approx. 1:30, which was much later than I wanted to be there. Well, for those of wondering, that time really doesn't mean anything. We arrived early, around 10:30 (expecting boarding to start around 12:00). Long story short, we had zero issues. Check in was very organized, and we were assigned boarding group #7 (out of 42 total). Boarding started at 11:45, and we were walking on the ship by 12:15. As some have mentioned previously, the terminal can get crowded and there is limited seating, but we didn't find it to be too bad. We immediately went up to Cabanas to eat, More
getting a table with no problems. However, by the time we finished, there was a wait. Complicating things was the fact that we had t-storms and rain, so no one could be out by the pools.
Ship: The ship itself is incredible. If you've been on the Magic or Wonder, then the theme will be familiar. However, the size will overwhelm you. Since the ship had only been sailing for two months, everything still looked brand new. We had a great time exploring on the first day before sailing. Frankly, that's really all we could do since the storms precluded use of the pools and there were no other activities going on. That's one of my only complaints, but it's minor. I assume that the lack of activities is because the crew is engaged in other duties. The Enchanted Art and Midship Detective Agency are must see's and do's for young and old. Take some time before sailing to learn the ship, as it will pay off later for you.
Cabins: We had deluxe oceanview rooms, meaning we had rooms with the GIANT portholes (9006 and 9008). The rooms are OUTSTANDING, and the porthole was great. The kids loved laying on the ledge and looking outside. As we were getting unpacked, they watched 4-5 dolphins swimming below us.
Food: As a rule, if you go on a cruise expecting 5 star dining in the main dining rooms, you're going to be disappointed. You can't produce that level of quality for 4000 people. The Dream was no different, but we were very happy with the food (better than the Magic). We ate at the rotation restaurants and had great experiences at all three. Some reviews have complained about small portion sizes, and they certainly were. But, it's a cruise! Order more! Our waiter, Florin, told us that on the first day and he took good care of us and we got everything we wanted and more. The only disappointment in the food area was with breakfast. We ate in the dining rooms each morning, and at best I can say that the food was ok. That area could use some improvement.
Service: Topping everything else on the Dream was the service. Our dining room staff (Florin, the waiter; Vladimir, asst waiter; and Nikolai, head waiter) were unbelievable. They were great guys, and we had a blast with them. They provided great service, as well as lots of laughs for all of us. Frankly, these guys made the cruise for us. Our cabin steward, Putu, was great as well and we had fun helping him further his English language skills. Everyone we encountered was great, and we had a lot of enjoyable conversations. I highly recommend taking some time to get to know the crew members, and learn a little about them and their countries.
Castaway Cay: Amazing! It is much improved over the last time we were there on the Magic. When we were there previously, it felt crowded and it was hard to find chairs on the beach. It's been expanded for the new ship, and never once did we feel crowded. We had chairs and hammocks in the shade, and it was absolutely perfect. My oldest son and I brought our own masks and snorkels, as we didn't want to pay $20 ea to rent. Disney requires a snorkel vest for everyone, but they have them available for no charge on the beach if you've brought your own equipment. Note that if you want to see fish, you need to swing out 200-300 yards. It's worth the effort, as we lots of variety and size. The BBQ was great...food was good, no crowds/wait since there are multiple serving locations. It was literally the perfect day!
Entertainment: It was great, as expected. We enjoyed all three shows immensely. Note to those of you with younger kids: For the Golden Mickeys, 7 kids are selected during each show to be a dwarf during the Snow White scene. If you are interested, get to the theater early to have the best chance. You might even want to ask the theater crew about it. They take the kids and one parent down to reserved seats in the front row, and just before the scene, they take them into a room next to the stage to get ready. It's a short scene, but the kids have a lot of fun and even get certificates to commemorate their performance. Also, I highly recommend taking part in the activities in the D lounge. They do a variety of family game shows each night, and they are a blast for all. They were sparsely attended, so you have a great chance of participating.
Debarkation: This is quite unlike any other cruises that we've been on. We were assigned a 6:45 breakfast time at the Royal Palace (where we had dinner the previous night). You have your regular wait staff so it's another opportunity to say goodbye. For us, we ate breakfast, finished up by 8:00, and literally walked off the ship with no hassles at all. We were in our cars by 8:15. It couldn't have been any easier. I have to think that by 9 am or so, it might be a different story.
Summary: We had a wonderful experience, with no complaints. Can some things be improved? Sure. However, I'd rank it up there as the best cruise that we've taken. Everyone in our family, parents, grandparents, kids, loved it and we were sad that we only took the 3 night cruise. We would certainly do it again! Less
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We had two cabins, 9006 and 9008 (adjoining). Both were fantastic, with no problems at all. These cabins were all the way forward on the 9th deck, and were extremely quiet. We did not hear any external noise. We had cabins above, and cabins below us (no public spaces nearby). We were also pretty distant from the stairs and elevators. Disney cabins are amazing, with plenty of both personal and storage space. These particular rooms had queen beds, a futon like sofa bed, and a murphy bed. The most amazing feature in the room though was the giant porthole. Both kids and adults loved to relax on the ledge of it, which had a large cushion. The view was amazing. It was really unique.
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Apparently, a LARGE amount of people had the same idea, as the ship stayed crowded all day. If your expecting free reign of the ship, you'll be disappointed. There are still long waits for the Aquaduck and the pool is still crowded. It was a good time to play some of the games on the sports deck, though.
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To be fairly honest the city of Tehran is not particularly beautiful at first. There are interesting buildings, but they are scattered in different places and fairly hard to locate in the midst of dusty old buildings. As I was walking around the city center with a few friends a group of students hearing us speak English approached us and as they were English students themselves we had a quick chat – Asal, in the middle, told us that she lived in Malmoe for a few months, and she was very suprised people could live all their life in such a cold place. She also wants to write for The New Yorker.
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