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88% would repurchase
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on 12/16/2014 4:10:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Normal, Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
Basically, ditto what the person below me said, with a few additions:
> I love it as an eye makeup remover, hated it full face (yes, it's highly comedogenic) and in my hair (felt dirty after double lathering?).
> May be my imagination, but I swear my eyelashes have gotten longer since I started using it. Maybe less breakage due to drying mascara?
> I can't smell it, but my boyfriend swears he can.
One thing I don't like/wasn't expecting: When I bought it, it was basically a liquid with some solids in it. When I brought it home it is completely solid now, I mean not even a cream, but really solid. Kind of a pain in the butt sticking my hands in the tub and digging it out. I know I could microwave it for a minute, but it seems like a hassle. Wish there was a way to keep it liquid.
Really can't beat the price. Lasts FOREVER.
on 12/16/2014 3:26:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Things I use coconut oil for: EYE makeup remover, deep conditioning hair treatment.
I am reading horror stories on here about people using it as a full facial cleanser and makeup remover thinking, "well, yeah...it can clog pores." To be more clear, it is a highly comedogenic oil and thus, is not suitable for acne prone skin. So, if you know your face, you may know if this is right for you.
However, as a an eye makeup remover, it works great! You can really go to town rubbing mascara off with your fingers and swiping it all off with a tissue. No eye irritation because it's so gentle.
I've only used it on my hair a few times, but it works pretty well! I just slather some on my dry ends and shampoo it out. Can't say it's life changing, but does feel like a standard heavy conditioner.
on 12/14/2014 6:48:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
Im in love with coconut oil. Its my go to for everything from hair to body its perfect.
What I use it for:
- Makeup remover, I find it fascinating how it gradually builds up all the makeup and makes it easier to wipe off.
- Facial scrum, easy DIY just melt it in the microwave until theres no more chunks and just add brown sugar.
- Body lotion, CAUTION when using it i prefer to use it at night that way it will soak in as I sleep without leaving oil residue anywhere.
- Hair treatment, I put it on at night, wash it out in the morning (shampooing twice just to make sure theres no leftover oil that will make my hair look greasy) and leaves my hair frizz free, super shiny and soft.
on 12/5/2014 6:39:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
It does an ok job, not amazing. I live at the beach, so I would take some with me to put in my hair after the ocean to try to keep it soft, and it did a great job with that. My hair dried looking soft and not too greasy for the beach. however, as a treatment, i don't think it did much at all. when I would put it in my hair and leave it in for a couple hours before i showered, my hair did not feel softer the next day…
i think it doesn't really penetrate the hair shaft and only helps while it's IN your hair. also it's annoying that it doesn't stay good long enough to use the whole jar. my started going rancid before i had even used half.
on 12/2/2014 6:12:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Red, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Hazel
Can we talk about oil?
Let's talk about oil. Specifically, let's talk about extra virgin coconut oil which - in the true sense - does not actually exist. There. I said it. Commence the rock-throwing.
What on earth do you MEAN, there's no such thing?!
Well, when we're discussing oils "extra virgin" sounds like the bees knees and you absolutely must buy it because otherwise your head is going to fall off or something.
The problem is that the term "extra virgin" pertains to olive oil and there is indeed a difference between virgin and extra virgin (if you're curious, "virgin" comes from riper olives than "extra virgin"). Olive oil is graded and must actually meet several criteria before it can be labeled "virgin" and "extra virgin". In other words, it's quite well controlled**
Coconut oil on the other hand? There are no guidelines, no rules to follow, no industry-wide definition. Calling it "extra virgin" is nothing but a marketing ploy. A marketing ploy so pervasive that people will actually turn up their nose at you if you aren't forking out the money for Robert's Executive Posh Brand Super Awesome Double Extra Extra Triple Virgin Coconut Oil as opposed to just picking up a jar of Bob's Coconut Oil.
Now in all fairness the industry itself has come to something of a meeting of minds when it comes to using "Virgin" as a label, and this is an overly simplified definition:
Virgin coconut oil : your oil starts out as fresh coconut "meat" and needs no further refining before it reaches your table.
Other: your oil actually starts out as copra, the older dried coconut meat, and this needs further refining before it becomes edible.
But refining is BAD! It's bad! Well, no. It is true that chemically refined products can end up about as natural and wholesome as Bruce Jenner's face. But that's not the whole story. There's more than one way to work that coconut! Refining does not have to involve chemicals and even the bleaching is nothing more than a method of filtering which, again, involves no added nasties.
Ultimately, there are some excellent quality refined coconut oils which are chemical-free and, given that they're still oodles cheaper, there's really no reason why you should eschew them in favor of their costlier friends unless you're looking for flavor.
Virgin: will smell and taste like coconut. Nom nom nom!
Regular stuff: no smell, no flavor. Boo! (but that's actually okay if you want the benefits but not the flavor)
So be curious. Do your research. Ignore bandwagons. Stay away from partially hydrogenated oil and rest peacefully knowing that those same essential fatty acids in that uber expensive brand are still present in your refined oil. And remember that any time you see "extra virgin" coconut oil, it means absolutely nothing at all except a price hike.
** - Yeah, about that.... if you're wanting some EEVO , you best triple check that your oil actually measures up. One or two reputable sources have "named and shamed" some very common brands for failing... Bertolli, I'm talking to you...
on 11/29/2014 1:46:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I think I've tried this for everything I could, and my conclusion is: I'm going to keep it in my food.
I have sensitive skin that clogs easily, so I will not try it on my face, as many lighter oils have only made things worse, and never gave me enough moisture. As a moisturizer for the body, it didn't sink in, and I was left with a greasy body till it rubbed off on everything. Not only that, but my fake-leather chair apparently hates this - the leather began ripping after me sitting in it, all oiled up, a few times. A couple of years ago I tried oil pulling, and discontinued because it didn't whiten my teeth. I tried to take a spoon of this oil every night, but before even 2 weeks had gone, I felt ill every time I took the oil. And mine was good quality, organic stuff. I stopped taking the oil when I once threw up. I have tried this as a makeup remover, and this is definitely not enough to dissolve what I'm wearing, and it's hard to wash off. No other oil has worked for this purpose either. I have tried this for hair, as a mask (kept it in for 2-8 hours, and the three first times, it seemed like my hair was in better condition - I had just coloured it 3 times in a row, and it needed some serious moisture. However, after those three times, it seemed like the oil just pulled nutrients OUT. And it might very well be so, because some vitamins are fat-soluble, so they might have solubilized in the oil and been washed off together with it. The only positive thing with the oil was that I liked the smell.
Now I put coconut oil in desserts, Indian food and sea food - it tastes really nice. I have also tried it in smoothies, but it just solidified again, and I got tiny lumps in my smoothie - might work for those with a stronger blender, maybe?
on 11/29/2014 11:43:00 AM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
I used this on my scalp. The main reason why I'm trying this out it's because I've really dry and frizzy hair, and also my hair falls off really easily. I applied a generous amount on both my scalp and the ends of my hair. Then I massage my scalp gently. I leave it on for 2 hours and washed it with soap and conditioner. And I didn't like it. Even though my hair felt a little smoother after I washed it, there's this unpleasant smell that lingers right after. Oh also, I realised that my hair falls off more while washing. It seems like the oil made the roots of my hair weaker. I'm only eighteen, I don't wanna have bald spots :( VERDICT: cheap but nay.
on 11/27/2014 11:37:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Black
I discovered the benefits of extra virgin, organic coconut oil after I had a surgery. I applied it to the scar and found that it really helped heal and soften the scar. After that I found that it's awesome for my skin overall! I use it most days after showering. At bedtime I use it on my face which has become dry in certain patches, and it works great! I even have adult acne and it does not break me out. I also like it on my hair to smooth down frizz or fly aways. I have thick, curly hair so it actually moisturizes well since I need products that are heavy in moisture. The only downside to this oil is that it hardens under 70 degrees so it's harder to use in the cooler months. What I like most of all about coconut oil is that it's natural and chemical-free. Our skin is our largest organ so we should be careful about what we're slathering on it every day.
on 11/24/2014 11:33:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
I LOVE COCONUT OIL!!!!!!!!!!! It leaves my skin and hair so soft! I use coconut oil to take off my makeup and it leaves my skin soft and supple. I also use it as a night time eye cream and I kid you not, no more dark circles! I use a coconut oil hair mask about once a month and my hair is soft and healthy for a whole month! It is worth the not-so-expensive investment! I also use it for baking and my morning coffee (try it!)
on 11/13/2014 8:54:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Medium Brown, Warm
Hair: Black, Curly, Fine
Eyes: Brown
As a mixed girl with insane curls, I thought my hair would LOVE coconut oil. Oh no. Instead of making my hair less frizzy or easier to handle, it just.....makes my hair look greasy and disgusting. I have fine hair, so maybe this was the issue. I can't even use this in my deep treatments-my hair will be so greasy and stringy and disgusting for days afterwards that it's not worth it.
On my skin? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH.
Oh, what a nightmare. I have combination skin and decided to use this to cleanse, mixed with a little bit of honey. I woke up in the morning with the most blotchy, reddened, evil looking face.....I think this triggered my rosacea that I suffered from back in high school. I thought it would be a nice treat for my dry areas, and I only used it sparingly on my t-zone. Regardless, i had such badly clogged pores and my skin broke out so horribly that it took me almost a month to recover from the experience. Even my boyfriend was concerned because my cheeks were so red and raw looking. I've never had a breakout that bad before.
Coconut oil and I stay away from each other now. Btw, the brand I used was the Trader Joe's brand that comes in a glass bottle.
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Frank Adams was the chief construction engineer of the Narrow Gauge Railroad that built the first railroad through Mabel. Frank Adams platted the Village of Mabel in the fall of 1879, naming it Mabel in honor of his little daughter.
The Steam Engine Park is located on the south edge of Mabel. The park is open to the public and provides picnic shelters for family get-togethers, new playground equipment, horseshoe pits and one of the best ball diamonds in the area.
The second annual 50's & 60's Days was held in August this year. Classic cars lined main street for all to view on Saturday afternoon. Businesses had items marked for the sidewalk sales and there were city-wide rummage sales. Be sure to meet your friends in Mabel for a walk down memory lane.
You'll enjoy one of the biggest events in the area when you come to Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Day's. The annual celebration is held in the park the first weekend after Labor Day. It features threshing machines powered by steam engines; two gigantic parades that start with the old steam engines sounding their whistles down main street; arts and crafts; an antique show; a quilt show and many other exciting activities. Every year a carnival sets up on the park grounds for the 'big' kids. Stage shows are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday afternoons and also for Sunday evening. The weekend winds down with drawings held by various community organizations. The grand prize is a new pick-up and all gather to hear if they are the lucky winner. Be sure to plan on joining the city of Mabel for this fun-packed weekend.
Visit the Steam Engine Museum in the Steam Engine Park open Memorial Day through Labor Day by appointment. All the machines that are demonstrated during the Steam Engine Days Celebration are displayed in the museum. These fascinating steam engines and other old machines amaze people of all ages.
Mabel boasts a thriving business community which includes a bank, feed elevator, farm store, furniture store, grocery store, hardware store, drug store, medical clinic, floral shop, quilt shop, antique store, massage therapist, restaurants and other various businesses. Several business places sell Mabel T-shirts, sweatshirts and totes. Each year a new, limited-edition, uniquely designed mug of high collectability is featured with steam engine logo and is for sale at various stores and shops in Mabel.
While in Mabel be sure to visit the recently remodeled Historic Mabel House Hotel. It was built in 1879 and has been serving guests ever since.
Mabel offers a nine-hole public golf course known as the Meadowbrook Country Club located one mile east of town on Highway #44. True to its name, the course spreads over a lush green meadow with a rustling brook running through the length of the course.
A few of the familiar sights around Mabel include:
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� Lovely, well-kept homes, ideal for families and senior citizens
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� Hunting - deer, wild turkeys, and other small game
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"I have driven for hours with the gauge just above zero and the proof for me that it's the sender is that the buzzer works off a different sender and even when pressure is effectively zero, the buzzer doesn't go off and the engine runs just fine."
Wow... thats pretty risky to me. If the engine is running solid lifters, you may not be able to hear the low pressure indicators (or high pressure limited flow indicators) until its too late and its been hurt... likely catastrophically. I intend to go to a purely mechanical oil pressure and also the water temp gauge when I re-due my console. I've had to replace sensors in a couple vehicles over time... but if the oil pressure gauge or light buzzer does anything out of norm... its always been my practice to shut down.
Also super high pressures generally indicate a blockage... either through a malfunctioning regulation device or an plugged line. Learned this the hard way on Dad's 52 Dodge pickup... it had always run high oil pressure from the day he bought it used... after a couple months it seized. Upon opening up it was totally gummed, crudded up everywhere and had blocked the linage. All the lines had to be opened with wire and pipe cleaners. Turned out upon inquiry that the previous owner (a shoe string relative) had NEVER changed the oil or filter since new... just added oil if the stick said it needed it. Think it had 50000 miles when we bought it... considering its abuse it did well to go that far.
Oil or temp issues... its good practice to always shut down first... well unless you LIKE to buy replacement engines or install head gaskets (smile).
Another idea is two sets of guages... one set electric driven for the topsides console... and a second set of purely mechanical gauges on the engine or in the engine compartment as a backup. Takes nothing to install.
Just my opinion... but I been around and owned a lot of farm, industrial, and regular transportation engines for 45 years.
Exactly, which is something I covered in an earlier post, either here or in one of the other threads, I have a Dodge pickup that was running fine, the oil pressure gauge went low, then returned to normal, then low again. What had happened was that the oil pump drive gear shaft had broken, it is driven off the end of the camshaft in the Dodge engine, and it was seating itself, and then coming unseated, until it quit. The engine never ran even close to hot and the oil pressure would go to zero and then when I turned it off it would come back up to normal for a few minutes. I incorrectly guessed it must have been the sender. I now have a new engine in it, which sucks because I did not want to have to build a new engine for it. The only good thing in that deal is that I built the engine myself, so it only cost me about $500.00 to replace it completely. Most people cannot do that for $500.00, which covered the cost of the complete rebuild kit and having the heads ported and polished in the machine shop.
You can go to a manual gauge on your boat, just make sure the oil line does not have any way to chafe, and cannot get snagged on anything. The oil pressure gauge kits are cheap when you go with a manual gauge, and they are going to work no matter what else is going on. I personally would probably go with a new electronic gauge, in order to link it all together to a chart plotter and systems monitor on a boat over 38 feet, or one which had the option of linking everything together. However, that is my preference and may not be what you would want.
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December 18, 2012
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Opening a long and almost unbearable procession of grief, Newtown began burying its dead Monday, laying to rest two 6-year-old boys — one who was crazy about the New York Giants and one whose twin sister survived the rampage.
Two funeral homes filled with mourners for Noah Pozner and Jack Pinto, the first of the 20 children killed in last week's school massacre to receive funerals. The gunman also killed six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary, and his mother in her home, before committing suicide.
A rabbi presided at Noah's service, and in keeping with Jewish tradition, the boy was laid to rest in a simple brown wooden casket with a Star of David on it.
If Noah had not been taken from us, he would have become a great man. He would been a wonderful husband and a loving father, Noah's uncle, Alexis Haller, told mourners, according to remarks he provided to The Associated Press. Both services were closed to the news media.
Noah's twin, Arielle, who was assigned to a different classroom, survived the killing frenzy by 20-year-old Adam Lanza, an attack so horrifying that authorities could not say three days later whether the school would ever reopen.
Newtown, a community of 27,000 people, will face many more funerals over the next few days, just as other towns are getting ready for the holidays.
Beyond Newtown, parents nervously sent their children back to class in a country deeply shaken by the attack, and in a measure of how the tragedy has put people on edge, schools were locked down in at least four places.
As investigators worked to figure out what drove Lanza to lash out with such fury — and why he singled out the school — federal agents said he had fired guns at shooting ranges over the past several years but there was no evidence he did so recently as practice for the rampage.
At Jack's Christian service, hymns rang out from inside the funeral home, where the boy lay in an open casket.
Ten-year-old Luke Wellman remembered a boy who loved football and wrestling and worshipped Victor Cruz, the star wide receiver for the Giants. Cruz played in Sunday's game with Jack Pinto 'My Hero' written on one of his cleats.
Luke said: I'm here to support my teammate and friend.
At Noah's funeral, the boy was described a smart, funny and mischievous child who loved animals, Mario Brothers video games and tacos.
At both funeral homes, as around the country, people wrestled with what steps could and should be taken to prevent something like the massacre from happening again.
If people want to go hunting, a single-shot rifle does the job, and that does the job to protect your home, too. If you need more than that, I don't know what to say, Ray DiStephan said outside Noah's funeral.
He added: I don't want to see my kids go to schools that become maximum-security fortresses. That's not the world I want to live in, and that's not the world I want to raise them in.
Around the country, school systems asked police departments to increase patrols Monday and sent messages to parents outlining safety procedures. Teachers steeled themselves for their students' questions and fears.
Anxiety ran high enough in Ridgefield, Conn., about 20 miles from Newtown, that officials ordered a lockdown at schools after a person deemed suspicious was seen at a train station. Two schools were locked down in South Burlington, Vt., because of an unspecified threat.
Three schools in the Tampa, Fla., area did the same after a bullet was found on the floor of a school bus, and a New Hampshire high school went into emergency mode after an administrator heard a loud bang. A police search found nothing suspicious.
At the White House, spokesman Jay Carney said curbing gun violence is a complex problem that will require a comprehensive solution.
Lanza is believed to have used a Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle, a civilian version of the military's M-16. Versions of the AR-15 were outlawed in this country under the 1994 assault weapons ban, but the law expired in 2004.
At least one senator, Democrat Mark Warner of Virginia, said Monday that the attack has led him to rethink his opposition to the ban on assault weapons.
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat who is an avid hunter and lifelong member of the National Rifle Association, said it is time to begin an honest discussion about reasonable restrictions on guns.
Authorities say Lanza shot his mother, Nancy Lanza, at their home and then took her car and some of her guns to the school, where he broke in and opened fire.
In Newtown, classes were canceled Monday, and the town's other schools were to reopen today. The district made plans to send surviving Sandy Hook students to a former middle school in the neighboring town of Monroe.


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The Bahamas CelebrationThe Bahamas Celebration was introduced for the first time by Celebration Cruise Line in March of 2009. The ship has the charm and ambience of an intimate European ship with the amenities of larger cruise ships. Below are some numbers that may be of interest:
In a addition to the above, there''s a fun pool deck, a large casino with several games of skill and chance not found at many land casinos, a luxurious spa and salon, a two-level performance theater with live shows that converts to a late night dance club, two lounges, duty free gift shop, gym and three age appropriate kid''s clubs.
With so much to offer at such affordable prices, there''s no better way to take a Bahamas vacation than on a Celebration cruise. To make vacation planning convenient, we have cruises departing every other day from the Port of Palm Beach, FL. The port is located within an hour of two major international airports and within two hours of four international airports.
It''s only a two-night cruise but there are so many things to do on the ship that sleeping is only a suggestion. Below are just some of the considerations.
The Wynmore Casino
Take Lady Luck for a spin in our Las Vegas style casino. The Wynmore Casino, open until 3:00am, offers a friendly and professional gaming environment for both seasoned players and novices. The casino offers a wide variety of slots and table games, including some not found in most land casinos such as roulette or dice. Repeat players will want to take full advantage of our Players Club Rewards program. Instructional classes are available to those new to the gaming world.
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At The View, guests can enjoy a wide range of live entertainment, including talented singers, side-splitting comedians, amazing Cirque Du Soleil trained acrobats and so much more. There are two evening show times daily in this two-level nightclub, with different acts each night. When the shows are over, it''s time for dancing as The View is converted into dance club. No matter what your listening pleasure is, the variety of music is sure to keep you on the dance floor. On night two of the cruise, The View is also home to late night adult comedy.
Fountain of Youth Spa & Salon
While on the cruise, take time to experience a new level of relaxation and rejuvenation with affordably priced spa and salon treatments. Renew your mind and body with premium beauty and therapeutic services, such as massages, aromatherapy, reflexology, facials and body scrubs. This is your time to be spoiled, indulged and be beautified. Our salon offers haircuts, color services, manicures, pedicures, waxing and even teeth whitening. We suggest you schedule your appointment immediately as time slots fill up quickly.
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For fitness enthusiasts who can''t miss a workout or anyone looking to burn a few extra calories, our exercise equipment will help you do a little toning and work up a sweat. After you finish your cardio or strength workout, you may want to wind down with a relaxing massage. The fitness center is open 24 hours a day.
Pool Deck
The pool deck is the place to be upon boarding the ship to start your cruise vacation with lots of sun, fun and happy faces. Listen to Caribbean music as you enjoy the pleasant sea breezes and ocean views. Relax on one of the many lounge chairs, have a drink at one of the Tiki bars , participate in a fun deck game or even do a little dancing. When it''s time to cool down, take a dip in the pool or relax in one of the Jacuzzis. For the kids, there''s a game room, splash pool and 180 foot water slide.
There are two additional places to gather on the ship with friends for music and a drink. The Pub on deck 4, near most restaurants, is an ideal place to have a drink before dinner while enjoying live music. One of the prettiest rooms on the ship is the Ocean Breeze Lounge, and this is the place for karaoke singing and participation in Celebration''s $5,000 Caribbean Idol Karaoke contest if so inclined.
Treasure Chest Gift Shop
Take advantage of duty-free shopping, including liquor, tobacco products, perfume, logo apparel, fine jewelry, souvenirs, and the world famous Tortuga Rum Cakes. You will also find specialty items like Swarovski Crystal and Lladro Nao handmade porcelain figurines. We haven''t forgotten that you may need an everyday item so we have stocked toiletries, sun tan lotion, flip flops, beach supplies and snack items.
Kids Club
Celebration provides age-appropriate clubs for kids to meet new friends and enjoy interactive programs, games and activities. Our three kids'' clubs have been designed to provide entertainment that young cruisers need while giving Mom and Dad the chance to spend adult-time together enjoying the rest of the ship. Club Coconuts is for our youngest cruisers, ages 3-9, Club Wave has a cool atmosphere for children ages 10-14 and older teenagers, ages 14-17, will enjoy Open Waters. You''ll be happy to know that all of our children''s programs are supervised by experienced and trained staff members.
Everyone''s definition of fun is different so Celebration''s aim is to provide a wide variety of entertainment and activity options while on the ship to make your cruise both enjoyable and memorable.
Over two nights you will see six different acts by some very talented performers. Our professional entertainers may be singers, skilled acrobats, magicians or comedians. The shows are scheduled in The View after your delicious dinner and before your late night entertainment.
Music & Dancing
You are going to hear music and singing throughout the ship, from pros performing on the pool deck, in The View or in the Pub to our would be pros singing Karaoke in the Ocean Breeze Lounge. After the shows are over, The View turns into a dance club with a great assortment of dance music for all taste.
One or two very funny comedians are usually part of our shows and funny is also a talent of our Cruise Director. Late on the second night of the cruise, there is an adult comedy show that''s a bit rawer than the more family oriented comedy heard earlier in the evening.
From the time we get out to sea until well into the early morning hours, the Wynmore Casino is open for play. Enjoy the wide selection of table games and slots.
International Wine Tasting
Let''s be honest, most of us don''t know much about wine, we just like what we like. So rather than taking a chance on ordering a wine from a wine list you may not recognize, you can increase your wine knowledge and sample many different types of wine on the first afternoon of the cruise.
Pool Deck
The pool deck is fun for both adults and kids. On one side is a pool, jacuzzis, lounge chairs, Tiki bars and fun Sail Away music, dancing and games. On the opposite side, is a kids splash pool and 180 foot water slide. For passengers who want to relax in a quieter location, there is the sun deck off Ocean Breeze lounge.
For some people, being pampered is the best form of entertainment. That may be in the form of a massage, facial or beauty treatment. Many couples find a couples massage to be a great start to a very romantic evening.
While kids will enjoy the shows, we also offer age appropriate Kids Clubs that are well supervised with lots to do. There is also a game room on the pool deck along with a 180 foot water slide.
The Bahamas Celebration offers meals in seven different restaurants, (six shown below), with four included in the cruise price. Celebration is proud to have received 4+ star ratings from well-respected cruise publications for both our food and dining service. The cruise has a variety of dining options, including delicious five-course meals in our formal dining room, more casual dining in two of our restaurants and intimate specialty dining for passengers looking to start their evening in a very special way.
The Cove
Enjoy upscale fine dining with a contemporary seafood and steakhouse menu featuring signature dishes and certified Angus Beef steaks. Your dining experience will be enhanced by impeccable service provided by our classically trained wait staff, the Cove''s tranquil ambience and the selection of fine wines available to complement your meal. Open for dinner, reservations required. Additional cost of $30 pp plus 15% service charge.
Crystal Dining Room
In the ship''s newly decorated formal Crystal Dining Room, guests will find a delicious culinary experience waiting for them. Enjoy a delectable 5-course meal and sommelier wine service. Choose from an array of fresh seafood, beef, chicken or vegetarian meals. Open for dinner, reservations required. Included in cruise price.
The Rock Grill
The Rock is an Asian inspired restaurant and a unique dining experience. We bring the grill to you with this modern take on cooking over hot stone. Enjoy an appetizer, two entrees, two sides & dessert. Cooking on a 800 degree black rock, you will prepare Ahi tuna, medallions of beef, chicken and/or colossal shrimp to your personal taste. Open for dinner, reservations required. Additional cost of $30 pp plus 15% service charge.
Rio''s offers most of the same entrees as the Crystal Dining Room in a more casual setting. The menu is complemented with a 30 foot long buffet, and that doesn''t include the separate dessert area. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations required for dinner. Included in cruise price.
The Bull
Enjoy delicious Angus burgers and other gourmet sandwiches including Ahi tuna, salmon and turkey with avocado. The Bull has great shakes and smoothies, as well as other specialty drinks. Open for lunch and dinner. Menu priced.
Trattoria Di Gerry
Indulge in classic Italian comfort food with a contemporary flair. The casual relaxed setting and varieties of pasta entrees, pizza and salads make Trattoria Di Gerry''s a crowd favorite. Satisfy your sweet tooth with the mouthwatering pastry and dessert selection. Open for dinner and late into the night. Included in cruise price. Special pastries and drinks are an additional cost.


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MANILA, Philippines—The mayor of Muntinlupa and 34 other persons have been asked by the Ombudsman to answer allegations of a multimillion "ghost purchase" and seven "ghost projects" by the city government in 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012.
In a directive from the Office of the Ombudsman orders received by city hall officials this month, Mayor Aldrin San Pedro and Vice Mayor Artemio Simundac, among many others, were directed to file their counteraffidavits within 10 days as the preliminary investigation into the graft complaints were set to begin.
The directive, issued by Assistant Ombudsman Marilou B. Ancheta-Mejica on Dec. 19, was an offshoot of a 62-page complaint filed by the Ombudsman's field investigation office, represented by Ronald Allan Ramos, in September last year.
The complaint was based on an exposé made by former city Bids and Awards Committee secretariat head Abel Sumabat in May last year of an alleged P9,820,000 ghost procurement by the city government of coco lumber in 2007 and 2008, and seven ghost projects entered into by the city government in 2011 and 2012 amounting to a total of P8, 225, 917.
Sumabat alleged that the city government "converted" the projects into cash. In a phone interview, he explained that the respondents would draw up papers for projects and purchases, withdraw a budget for it, then use dummy suppliers who would only get a cut then return the encashed payments to city officials.
Also included as respondents in the complaint were 13 former and incumbent councilors, and 20 others who are city officials, members of the city BAC and Technical Working Group, and owners of private suppliers Nosotros Trading, Antor General Merchandise, Rey and Grace General Trading and Merilla General Merchandise.
The Ombudsman complaint asked that the respondents be charged criminally with graft, direct bribery, violation of the Government Procurement Act, and falsification by public officers; and the public officials to be also charged administratively for grave misconduct, falsification of public documents and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
It also asked that the public respondents be placed under preventive suspension while the Ombudsman investigation was underway.
In an interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer last week, Mayor Aldrin San Pedro said he received the notices for his counteraffidavit a week prior, but said he left it to his lawyer, and fellow respondent Michael Racelis of the city BAC, to respond to the Ombudsman orders.
San Pedro said he was not sure if the counteraffidavit has been filed, but the mayor shrugged off the recent complaint as "politicking," in light of the upcoming May elections, and with two administrative complaints against him dismissed last month.
"The rumor was I was going to be preventively suspended. Instead, complaints against me were dismissed," San Pedro said.
"Just because there's a complaint doesn't mean you're guilty. The Ombudsman accepts all [complaint] filings. But the perception is if there is a case against you in the Ombudsman, you're guilty. I actually want the investigation to be concluded quickly so we know who's really telling the truth," the mayor said.
On the alleged ghost projects, San Pedro simply said, "All their allegations are properly answered," claiming that the Department of Interior and Local Government had once issued a report validating the existence of the projects.
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Inspired by a love of marine animals, science, and all things weird and wonderful. Noadi's Art is the creation of Maine artist Sheryl Westleigh. Polymer clay jewelry creations and mixed media sculptures celebrating cuttlefish, octopus, trilobites, HP Lovecraft, and much more that lurks in the depths of the ocean and the imagination.
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Posted on March 24, 2015 | 1:55 pm
You can now support Noadi's Art on Patreon. If you choose $25 or $50 a month you get a box full of goodies from me, it could contain everything from necklaces to sculpture to sketches. You can also choose a smaller amount and get a piece of original art.
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Posted on August 8, 2014 | 2:00 pm
Contribute to my Indiegogo campaign.Lots and lots going on right now so here's a brief run down of my schedule as it looks right now for the rest of the year:September 6 - Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire in Lewiston, ME.September 20-21 -
Cuttlefish Wedding Cake Toppers
Posted on April 24, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Cake Topper Mark ISome of my favorite projects are the ones that customers come up with. A couple years ago I was asked to create a cuttlefish wedding cake topper. It was something I had never done before and I wasn't exactly sure what I was doing but the result was better than I had hoped for.Fast forward to this year and I've been asked to create toppers for two more...
Creating Glass Squid in Resin
Posted on March 28, 2014 | 5:00 pm
Itsy Bitsy Specimen JarsI've been busy working on new ideas for jewelry lately, including casting transparent Glass Squid in resin. While I was creating the first one I made videos of the process from sculpt to molding to casting. The first three Glass Squid necklaces should be available in the shop...
Octopus Print Giveaway
Posted on October 12, 2013 | 6:00 am
Octopus in Kelp Forest printUpdate: Due to some issues with the entry form (now fixed) I'm extending entries an extra 24 hours. You now have until the end of Oct. 13 to enter. This year for Cephalopod Awareness Days I wasn't able to do my usual giveaway every day so instead I'm doing three giveaways today*. I'm giving away
Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire
Posted on August 16, 2013 | 3:19 pm
Noadi's Art will be participating in this year's Mini Maker Faire in Lewiston, Maine on September 28. I'll have a booth there selling my jewelry and artwork as well as discussing my creative process with anyone who is curious. The Faire runs 10am-4pm at the Bates Mill Atrium/Museum L-A (off Chestnut St).
Glow in the Dark Necklaces are Here
Posted on August 5, 2013 | 10:14 am
Continuing to explore the possibilities of my cell culture necklaces I bought some glow in the dark pigment powders. The results have been pretty fantastic and now the necklaces are going up in my Etsy shop. So head on over and check them out.
PortCon is just a week away!
Posted on June 14, 2013 | 5:58 pm
So my big event of the summer, PortCon, is coming up fast. I'll be in the Artists' Alley June 21-23 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Portland, Maine. The hours are 9am-10pm Friday and Saturday and 9am-1pm on Sunday. If you're at the con please stop by (I would suggest on Friday or Saturday, I'm going to be pretty fried Sunday morning).
Now for Something Completely Different
Posted on May 6, 2013 | 5:08 pm
A man with a tape recorder up his nose-- Wait, that's not right.I've been working on a project lately, just for fun really, and now it's ready to share. It's a short story, in the vein of the Dresden Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, that I plan on expanding into a number of stories since I really like the characters I've created. It's been a lot of fun writing it and I hope people really enjoy it.The basic...
Small Pricing Change and Custom Orders
Posted on March 26, 2013 | 1:00 pm
Time CuttlefishJust a quick heads up about pricing. After looking at the numbers I'm changing the prices of my jewelry and shipping. Prices on cephalopods and a few other pieces are going down and I'm getting rid of free ...


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First Stop - Milwaukee
Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer! Yes, we are at the home of Laverne, Shirley, and the Fonz, Milwaukee! More later! On this journey, Dick and I are excited to see new natural sites on this trip. No new sites in Indianapolis. However, we did see a man-made site we never saw before, an all electric I3 BMW. Beautiful car! This trip is filled with new technology: - Car refrigerator we plug into the cigarette lighter or 12V power supply. Size of a console and ...
Duluth to Milwaukee
... for everyone! I got my ass kicked 3 games to nil despite Karen getting sicker by the minute from the damp weather.
I took her winning ass home and we ordered in Chinese...best of the trip so far.
Milwaukee is a really cool city, the people are friendly, loads of great food and entertainment options and a pleasantly grungy feel, like a comfortable old chair set up in front of a 50 inch plasma and a fridge full of Miller light.
It Starts and Ends with a Selfie
... from Fund for Teachers it would not have been possible to travel like we did. We were so lucky to travel to two countries, thirteen cities, and roughly 6,000 miles! Being able to meet our students' families, experiencing the culture of so many different places, and meeting new people and hearing their stories has been so rewarding. Developing our Spanish speaking ...
110th Harley Anniversary
... some boys tried to open the doors of my car while I was waiting on the street around the corner from the venue, thank goodness all the doors lock when you start the engine, a pulled away from the curb and drove around the block again, a bit scary. Our last day in Milwaukee was spent at the Harley Davidson Museum and having a look around Milwaukee.
The Cutrupi's fly home tomorrow, I will be sad to see them go. Steve, John, Jenni and I are off to the ...


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March 3rd, 2007 #1
Studies.....from life and from the masters
UPDATE: My name is Ramon Hurtado, I'm a 21 year old art student currently in Los Angeles. My sole aim is to work hard in order to master the craft and create paintings that express the beauty of the world around us, like my hero Mariano Fortuny.
Feel free to leave comments and critiques, all feedback is greatly appreciated.
UPDATE: My name is still Ramon Hurtado, now I'm a 19 year old art student applying for illustration (Ent Arts) at Art Center for spring 09, hoping to get some sort of scholarship. I like to think my goals are simple, I want to get really really good at drawing and painting As always, comments and critiques are greatly appreciated!
UPDATE: My name is Ramon Hurtado, I'm an 18 year old freshman in USC's animation program, but my interests have shifted toward painting and illustration. My current inspirations are: J.C. Leyendecker, Hals, Dean Cornwell, Velazquez, Repin, Sargent, Zorn, Sorolla, and Rubens.
I'm desperately trying to get better and every comment helps, so lemme have it!
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Hi everybody, i havent had much luck with replies in the SB section, and i just recently started looking at this section and all the great work here, so i decided to post some of my studies for some much needed critiques.
A bit of bkgd, my name's Ramon Hurtado, i'm a high school senior right now and will be attending USC's animation and digital arts program in the fall. My goals are to become proficient in representational drawing, painting and sculpting and to ultimately become a character animator. As of now, favorite artists are Sargent, Goya, Michelangelo, Copley and Rubens.
Anyway, on to the work!
some cast studies and drawings after sculptures in balboa park
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here are some master studies
first ones are from vesalius's anatomical plates, then 10 minute michelangelo studies, then caravaggio, durer, raphael and finally velazquez
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March 3rd, 2007 #3
master copies in oil, pastels and PS
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March 3rd, 2007 #4
here are some more studies from life
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Nice work. You're on the right track. And if you are serious about improving your art, this is the section to post. you'll recieve the most helpful comments here. The other sections are mainly for those who want ass pats and ball rubs, except of course for the critiques section where you are generally told how much you suck. If you want specific comments try posting only a few pieces at a time. It's overwhelming to try to comment on a large quantity like this, but I give you much credit for your obvious hard work.
Strange coincidence that every man whose skull has been opened had a brain.
March 4th, 2007 #6Originally Posted by IILooney
And with that, here's a titian study from last night, I'm also starting to paint my first "commissioned" portrait, so I'll post more on that when I'm done
March 4th, 2007 #7
I have to laugh
we are working from the same books.
I can tell
you do it better than I do though
beautiful work
To see the world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour.
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March 4th, 2007 #8Originally Posted by chaosrocks
March 6th, 2007 #9
correggio copy and my mom's fruit basket set up on our couch
March 7th, 2007 #10
here's a delacroix study
March 17th, 2007 #11
here are a couple of new pieces, a zorn study, a drapery study, my dad kicking back...and a plein air study (pardon the bad picture)
March 19th, 2007 #12
drapery study for a larger piece and another plein air study
March 23rd, 2007 #13
the left eye is screwed up.lol
March 23rd, 2007 #14
Hey panchosimpson, nice work! I really like that last piece, seems like your shading skills are growing already, even the reflected light looks good (I'm really struggling with that ). Is this from a master work too?
Keep it up
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March 23rd, 2007 #15Originally Posted by Coen
March 23rd, 2007 #16
I do like your works, and you show good progress. One thing I should mention is that it seems that you have a tendency to get lazy about the quality of lines after a certain point on some pieces you've posted (mainly the observation pieces and not master work copies). The shading in the life studies or sketches can vary from excellent (i.e. your sister's portraits) to being terribly flat (your father "kickin' back", the fruit basket): always keep a keen eye on noting the darkest and lightest spots to give your drawings a good sense of depth.
Overall you have good strengths! You remind me a lot of myself when I was in high school. And keep working and posting!
March 23rd, 2007 #17Originally Posted by novenus
March 25th, 2007 #18
two studies from a random guitarist guy i met while sketching at park and still life i finished last night...mainly focusing on edges and the like.
April 3rd, 2007 #19
hmmm, not too many replies lately, ....haha, well here's some new stuff.....portrait study of my mom (nose is wayy too big)...a tiny still life....and a portrait study of my sister...sorry for the crappy pics, my camera suxx.
April 4th, 2007 #20
hey man, great work.
perhaps you could touch up the smoothness when you paint drapery, otherwise it won't look quite as smooth/silky as it could.
no crits otherwise, keep it up
April 5th, 2007 #21Originally Posted by asoir
here are some life sketches from the park and streets in tijuana
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first time i run across this thread and i love it. can't wait to see more of your work
April 9th, 2007 #23Originally Posted by AmadorL
April 15th, 2007 #24
durer study....man i need to start doing some bargues or something.....i'm finding that my studies are annoyingly inaccurate...oh well...
April 21st, 2007 #25
here's some new stuff, 10 min michelangelo studies, hand studies and a crappy plein air work
April 21st, 2007 #26
Hey, if it'll make you feel any better, you're doing better than I am. =/
Hope you keep this up, I always love classical threads like this.
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April 24th, 2007 #27
April 25th, 2007 #28
some quickie cast studies....like 10-15 mins
April 27th, 2007 #29
so, i since i decided to begin studying anatomy seriously...i decided to start with bones, but diagrams werent really cutting it for me....so i remembered that my biology teacher has a set of real human bones that i can draw from...here's the first of what will likely be many bone studies
April 29th, 2007 #30
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