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Skip to comments.Soap Actress Says She Was Fired Because of Religious Beliefs
Posted on 09/09/2009 8:13:09 AM PDT by Maelstorm
If you tuned in to the soap "One Life to Live" this week, you may have noticed there's been a change of character. One character in particular.
Actress Patricia Mauceri says she was fired and abruptly replaced for objecting to a gay storyline because of her religious beliefs.
Mauceri played the recurring role of Carlotta Vega on "OLTL" for the last 14 years. But when she objected to how the writers wanted her deeply religious character, a Latina mother, to handle a storyline involving homosexuality, she objected. And for that she claims she was fired.
Mauceri, 59, a devout Christian, told FOX News that character Vega's gay-friendly dialogue was not in line with the character she helped create by drawing on her own faith.
"I did not object to being in a gay storyline. I objected to speaking the truth of what that person, how that person would live and breathe and act in that storyline," she said. "And this goes against everything I am, my belief system, and what I know the character's belief system is aligned to."
Mauceri said she was replaced despite offering changes to the script and hoping for a compromise.
An ABC spokesperson said they were not aware of any such claims by Mauceri, adding such claims "would be frivolous."
When asked why Mauceri is no longer playing Carlotta Vega, the spokesperson said the show does not comment on personnel matters. The scene in question was scheduled to air Friday afternoon.
Mauceri told FOX News she is exploring her legal options. AFTRA, the actors union that represents her, did not respond to a request for comment.
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They owe her what the contract says they owe her. They may be foolish, stupid, immoral, whatever - but if she won't accept the scripts written for her, she can be fired.
If her contract gives her script control, that's a different matter, but that's pretty unusual unless she's a star.
I disagree that the actress "owns" the character. The owners of the program own the character. If they want to replace the writers who write her words, they can do it. If they want to turn her from a devout Catholic to an atheist prostitute, they have that right, too.
It might be stupid to replace an actress, or have a character do something totally out of character, but the owners of the show get to make that call.
The actress no more "owns the character" than an assembly line worker owns the product he makes. He can't say, "That shade of green is hideous! I don't care what the bosses say, I'm painting these cars blue!"
Well said.
But you said it faster!
I agree, it would be very hard to establish that this was different than any other contract violation, or that the change was made to get rid of her. I suspect that writers and directors write things that are offensive to people who are religious or of good morals all the time.
An analogy - an orthodox Jew plays an orthodox Jewish character; the script calls for a bacon eating scene. Should she refuse to play the scene (not actually eat the bacon, just play the scene and appear to eat it)? Should she have the right to retain her job despite refusing to do the scene? How about a Jehovah's witness playing a patient who receives a blood transfusion?
Actors and actresses get let go frequently because their characters are not popular enough, storyline changes, etc. I doubt her contract gives her script control. And if she doesn't have script control, it's no surprise she'd be fired for refusing to follow the script.
They aren't in control. They are only in control because we allow ourselves to be silenced. It isn't difficult, speak out on global warming and the tide turns. When we speak out and stand against deviancy they lose nearly every time the people have a vote. We need to reshape the landscape. There are more of us than them. We need to stop accepting it because social liberalism is the cause not the result of fiscal liberalism. Once you begin accepting all kinds of fuzzy ideas about make believe self centered perversions you will accept anything.
I agree. The best tack is to use the system liberals help build against them.
"An analogy - an orthodox Jew plays an orthodox Jewish character; the script calls for a bacon eating scene. Should she refuse to play the scene (not actually eat the bacon, just play the scene and appear to eat it)? Should she have the right to retain her job despite refusing to do the scene? How about a Jehovah's witness playing a patient who receives a blood transfusion?"
I've never had the slightest desire to be on stage, but I have thought about these things. Would it be morally appropriate to promote ideas I do not support? That's what it comes down to, really. Whether the storyline overtly endorses a subject or not, if it's portrayed sympathetically that's tacit endorsement - and on a wide scale. In fact, there's the element of perception regardless of how the director intends the message to be received. Acting is a tricky business, I think. And subjective. I believe you're right that ostensibly there's no difference between being fired for professing faith and being fired for "creative differences." I do believe the industry has a bias against people of faith, but, on the other hand, that bias exists in the "real world" as well.
God bless this woman, but I fear her union is about to throw her under the bus.
"...Once you begin accepting all kinds of fuzzy ideas about make believe self centered perversions you will accept anything."
This woman is finished in the business. Watch.
Probably. But when her character was created, her "television family" were supposed to be hard-working, religious Latins who didn't go in for a lot of the nonsense and depravity going on around them, a throwback to the earlier days of the soaps. That was a long time ago, though, and the soaps were a lot tamer then. I don't know when she came on board.
Incorrect. Lorne Greene owned Ben Cartwright far more than Melvin Klutnick, the accountant in Boston who decided what NBC should spend on "Bonanza." And the network didn't pay Jennifer Aniston a mill an episode because they could get another Rachel at any bus stop.
However, I speak in the aesthetic, not the legal, sense.
And your analogy to assembly-line automobiles illustrates a basic conflict between labor and capital that has existed at least since the Industrial Revolution. The owners of the factory can fire the worker who refuses to paint the car, but unless they can find someone who IS willing to paint it the "hideous" color of green, either they will have to paint it themselves (and presumably poorly) or they will have to acquiesce to the workers' refusal.
In effect, the worker DOES "own" some part of the fruit of his labor.
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I'm using a Seagate Blackarmor network drive and am running out of space. Rather than replace it, I'd like to add another NAS. Is this a straightforward thing or are there "gotcha" issues I'm unaware?
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my sweet husband and I are going away for our anniversary. looking forward to some good quality time.
Yes…I will be catching up on laundry this weekend as well and attending a celebration dinner with my family.
I think it's a good "raking leaves" weekend, but we'll have to see about that! Have fun.
Oh, the catching up on laundry is happening today because we are going away to the family farm this weekend for four days! Yippie!
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i want to shop for sweaters. and see you and chrissie. =(
Spending time with family, knitting, making Christmas banners…
Meeting many of my old friends, whom I have not seen for 20 years! This will be an exciting weekend for me.
Have fun spending times with Chrissie 🙂
Reading your blog, among other things. :0)
Yes, please work on that Q & A post…i would love to hear about your views on another baby! I think a lot of us would. 🙂
an insane amount of fun stuff…feast or famine it seems! hosting new friends tonight overnight, going to a party of bloggers tomorrow night, serving at church sunday morning, attending a small group potluck sunday night!
Catch up on laundry too! That black cloud that never goes away!! And try to get my family well, we're all coming down with a cold 🙁
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Congrats on all the sales for Nie Nie
I love your self portraits, so so cute! I think I will put all my laundry away that has accumulated! Oh, and relax and spend time with my kiddos!
I'll be working…I'm on call for the orthopaedic trauma service. Planning on assisting on at least to surgeries…then it's time to relax…
We are having my in laws over and I need to return a sweater 🙂
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"...wouldn't know. Up in sinnoh I'm more worried about a snowstorm burrying my house." Seph Tried to react as clamy as he could to hunter's scream and rapid response.
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I don't think so...it seemed like he really didn't get the connection between humans and Pokemon. I saw something about him going to another region...I'm not quite sure if that's true.
It's true, N did leave to another region at the end. However, when he returns in B2W2 (we all know he will), I don't think he's going to be on the side of Team Plasma. Ghetsis betrayed him, used him, and I don't think N is the type of person who's just going to forgive and forget that so easily, regardless of the time jump. I think N's going to be on his own with his own personal agenda.
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Combustion of wood inherently produces more smoke, soot, and other byproducts that combustion of oil or natural gas. Thus an unfortunate side effect of increased use of wood for domestic heating is an increase in air pollution. In some communities where many individuals have adopted wood-fired heating systems, there is a noticeable degradation in air quality during the winter heating season. Indeed, some communities have had to limit wood-fired heating systems to meet minimum air quality standards set by state and federal regulations.
Another disadvantage of the use of wood-burning stoves and fireplaces is the release of sparks and cinders from the chimney. These hot particles are capable of starting roof fires, especially on wood shake roofs, and also setting fire to surrounding vegetation such as trees, dry grass, and the like. Most communities require spark arresters atop the chimney, but their effectiveness can be affected by high winds, low humidity, and the type of fuel being burned.
There are known in the prior art many forms of smoke scrubbers and stack gas scrubbers. These devices generally treat smoke and gas from a flue by washing the flue gases with water or an aqueous solution. The flue gases may be driven by blower through a tank containing the aqueous solution, or may be treated by spraying water through the flue gas stream. These prior art scrubber systems have generally been designed for large industrial applications, and there are no such systems available for small-scale applications such as domestic wood-fired stoves and fireplaces. Moreover, the prior art scrubber systems are highly technical and require a trained operator or engineer, whereas a domestic system must be sufficiently simple for operation by the average homeowner.
The present invention generally comprises a chimney smoke scrubber device adapted for domestic use. The chimney smoke scrubber is particularly adapted for use with wood-fired stoves, fireplaces, and the like, although other combustion devices utilizing other smoky fuels may also benefit from the invention.
The chimney smoke scrubber includes a chimney cap enclosure secured atop the chimney or flue pipe of a combustion unit. A blower is connected to the chimney cap enclosure to draw smoke and combustion gases from the enclosure and deliver them under pressure to a scrubber chamber. The scrubber chamber comprises a tank holding a charge of water or aqueous solution, and the duct outlet from the blower is submerged within the tank. The smoke and flue gases bubble through the water, cooling and cleaning them, extinguishing all cinders, and removing all fly ash.
The assembly includes a thermal sensor operatively associated with the chimney or flue to detect a temperature rise therein. The thermal sensor may be disposed within the chimney or flue pipe, and is connected to start a timer whenever there is a sufficient temperature rise to indicate that a fire has been started within the combustion unit. After 8-10 minutes the timer activates the blower, which draws smoke flow from the chimney cap enclosure to the scrubber chamber. Thus the unit operates automatically, switching on only when needed, and remaining in operation as long as the fire burns. The thermal sensor switch is an improvement over a manually switched system, in that some individuals would switch off the smoke scrubber before the fire is completely extinguished or the fuel exhausted. The smoke scrubber also obviates the need for a trained operator or attendant.
The blower and motor assembly and scrubber chamber are enclosed within a weatherproof enclosure that is secured on the roof of the building adjacent to the chimney cap enclosure, so that the entire assembly forms a compact unit that is easily installed. The scrubber chamber is vented out of the weatherproof enclosure to release the cleaned combustion gases to the atmosphere. In addition, the chimney cap enclosure includes a flapper valve that permits discharge of smoke and combustion gases to atmosphere if the smoke scrubber fails to operate, in the case of a power failure, or if the flue gas flow exceeds the capacity of the blower to remove them from the enclosure. Thus the combustion unit cannot back up and discharge into the building, maintaining the safety of the building and the health of its occupants.
FIG. 1 is schematic representation of the chimney cap enclosure and blower assembly portions of the smoke scrubber of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of the blower assembly and scrubber chamber portions of the invention.
FIG. 3 is a plan elevation of an embodiment of the smoke scrubber mounted in a typical home installation.
The present invention generally comprises a chimney smoke scrubber device adapted for use with wood-fired stoves, fireplaces, and the like, although it may be used with other combustion devices utilizing other smoke-generating fuels. With regard to FIG. 1, a typical combustion device 11 such as a fireplace or stove is connected to a chimney or flue 12 having a damper control 13. The smoke scrubber includes a chimney cap enclosure 14 secured atop the chimney or flue pipe 12. The enclosure 14 includes an overflow flapper valve 16 which is normally closed, so that the enclosure 14 generally captures all of the smoke and combustion gases generated by the fire in the device 11. The valve 16 permits safe operation of the scrubber and combustion unit 11 if, for example, the damper 13 is unintentionally set to full open and the combustion gas flow into the enclosure 14 exceeds the capacity of the blower 21. A thermal sensor 17 includes a heat sensor operatively associated with the chimney or flue pipe to sense the temperature therein. The heat sensor 17 may be disposed in the upper end of the chimney or flue pipe 12, and an armored, temperature resistant cable 18 extends from the thermal sensor 17 upwardly through the enclosure 14. The sensor may also be mounted on the exterior of the flue pipe or chimney.
The smoke scrubber further includes a blower 21 having an intake duct 20 connected to the enclosure 14, and an electric motor 22 for driving the blower 21. The motor 22 is supplied with electrical power through a thermal switch/timer module 23, which in turn is connected to the cable 18 from the thermal sensor 17. Whenever the ambient temperature within the upper end of the chimney or flue pipe 12 exceeds a predetermined value which is indicative of a fire burning within the device 11, the thermal sensor 17 activates the timer portion of the module 23. After 8-10 minutes the timer activates the motor 22 to draw smoke from the chinmey cap enclosure and deliver it to the scrubber chamber. This arrangement permits the motor 22 to be actuated when needed, and to remain operating the entire remaining time the fire burns. The thermal switch 23 shuts off the blower motor 22 when the temperature within the flue pipe falls, so that the operation of the scrubber is substantially automatic.
The smoke scrubber further includes a scrubber chamber, shown in FIG. 2, comprising a tank 26 holding a charge of water or aqueous solution 27. The water 27 may contain detergent to dissolve the oily and sooty components of the flue gases and smoke, as well as buffering compounds to stabilize the pH of the water, and the like. The output duct 28 of the blower 21 extends below the level of the water 27, so that the smoke and flue gases must bubble through the water before exiting through vents 29 of the tank. The passage of the bubbles of flue gases and smoke through the water cools the gases and removes a substantial portion of the smoke particles and fly ash and other solid particles. The water also extinguishes all burning cinders, so that there is no chance for the discharged, cleaned smoke to start any accidental fires.
The blower 21, motor 22, thermal switch 23, and tank 26 may be secured within a housing 31 to form a small unit enclosing the major components of the system. The vents 29 extend from the housing 31 to release the cleaned flue gases to the atmosphere.
With regard to FIG. 3, there is shown a preferred embodiment of the invention that is particularly adapted for home use. Similar components are labeled with the same reference numerals having an added prime (') designation. An existing home fireplace 11' is connected to a chimney and flue pipe assembly 12' which extends to the roof 41 of the home. The chimney cap enclosure 14' is secured atop the chimney 12', with the flapper valve 16' set to open and vent excessive combustion gases. A weatherproof housing 31' is disposed on the roof adjacent to the upper end of the chimney, and is secured to the roof by a mounting bracket 42. The vents 29' of the scrubber chamber extend from the housing 31' to release clean combustion gases to atmosphere. The housing 31' encloses and protects the major components of the system, and provides a simple means for mounting the system on the roof adjacent to the chimney.
It should be noted that the thermal sensor 17 of the smoke scrubber provides automatic operation of the scrubber, so that clean flue gases are always vented to the atmosphere, whether or not the owner or operator remembers to actuate the scrubber. Furthermore, the scrubber can be used even though the fireplace or stove is unattended while combustion takes place, so that the combustion unit can be operated safely, e.g., throughout the night, or when the home is uninhabited for many hours. Moreover, the thermal control prevents the operator from switching off the scrubber system prematurely, before the fuel in the combustion unit is completely burned.
The foregoing description of the preferred embodiment of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching without deviating from the spirit and the scope of the invention. The embodiment described is selected to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as suited to the particular purpose contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims appended hereto.
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Christopher S Jeffrey
Affiliation: University of Nevada
Country: USA
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- 1,4-Diamination of cyclic dienes via a (4 + 3) cycloaddition of diaza-allyl cationic intermediatesChristopher S Jeffrey
Department of Chemistry, University of Nevada Reno, Reno, Nevada 89557, USA
Org Lett 14:5764-7. 2012..This reaction was entirely selective for diamination and provided cycloadducts in good to excellent yield...
- Generation and reactivity of aza-oxyallyl cationic intermediates: aza-[4 + 3] cycloaddition reactions for heterocycle synthesisChristopher S Jeffrey
Department of Chemistry, University of Nevada Reno, Reno, Nevada 89557, USA
J Am Chem Soc 133:7688-91. 2011..The reaction is general to a variety of α-haloamides and is diastereoselective. Computational and experimental data suggest that an N-alkoxy substituent stabilizes the aza-oxyallyl cationic intermediate...
- A hypervalent iodine-induced double annulation enables a concise synthesis of the pentacyclic core structure of the cortistatinsJessica L Frie
Department of Chemistry, Princeton University, Frick Chemical Laboratory, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, USA
Org Lett 11:5394-7. 2009..The manner in which these ring formations were orchestrated has yielded a rather concise strategy for synthesis...
- Oxidative 1,4-diamination of dienes using simple urea derivativesDevendar Anumandla
Department of Chemistry, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 North Virginia Street, Mail Stop No 0216, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States
Org Lett 16:5112-5. 2014..The reaction is easy to perform, uses simple reagents, works with a variety of functionalized dienes, and provides unique heterocyclic products. ..
- Antiherbivore prenylated benzoic acid derivatives from Piper kelleyiChristopher S Jeffrey
Department of Chemistry, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States
J Nat Prod 77:148-53. 2014....
- Dynamic kinetic resolution during a vinylogous Payne rearrangement: a concise synthesis of the polar pharmacophoric subunit of (+)-scyphostatinThomas R Hoye
Department of Chemistry, 207 Pleasant Street, SE, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA
Org Lett 12:52-5. 2010..It was possible to kinetically resolve the mixture of 3a/b under equilibrating conditions by use of Amano PS. This DKR is additionally noteworthy because it sets four stereocenters in a single event...


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The United Nations said legislation that allows the government to block certain Web sites and requires some nonprofits to identify themselves as foreign agents signaled a "worrying shift."
Russia's upper house of Parliament has moved to strengthen controls over the Internet and nonprofit organizations, prompting a warning from the U.N. human rights chief that the Kremlin is sliding back into Soviet ways.
A series of initiatives has been introduced as President Vladimir V. Putin begins a six-year term, facing an increasingly assertive opposition. The government has imposed draconian fines for people who participate in unsanctioned protests, and legislators voted to reinstitute criminal charges for slander, rolling back changes adopted seven months ago by Dmitri A. Medvedev, Mr. Putin's predecessor.
The bills approved Wednesday would allow the government to block Web sites deemed dangerous to children and require nonprofits to identify themselves as "foreign agents" if they receive financing from outside Russia and are considered by the government to be engaged in political activities.
"In just two months, we have seen a worrying shift in the legislative environment governing the enjoyment of the freedoms of assembly, association, speech and information in the Russian Federation," Navi Pillay, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, said in a statement released in Geneva.
The criminalization of slander could "stifle all criticism of government authorities and limit the ability of individuals to address issues of transparency, corruption and abuse of power," she said. "I urge the government of the Russian Federation to avoid taking further steps backward to a more restrictive era."
The Russian Foreign Ministry responded angrily. "We consider Ms. Pillay's statement as unbefitting to her status as high commissioner and attempts to publicly accuse the leaders of the Russian state of failing to carry out some kinds of 'promises' -- as outside the framework of diplomatic ethics," the ministry said in a statement. …


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For now, playing overseas not an option for Clippers' Blake Griffin
Count Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin among the few NBA stars who are not interested in playing overseas during a lengthy lockout.
For now.
While household names such as Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard and Dwyane Wade have publicly expressed their desire to compete internationally if the NBA work stoppage doesn't get settled soon, Griffin isn't ready to cross the water just yet.
"I haven't really looked into going over there and playing for a team," Griffin said in a phone interview with The Oklahoman. "But you never say never. I don't know what kind of situations are out there. We'll see how the end of this offseason shapes up, and I'll probably make a decision from there."
Griffin, the reigning Rookie of the Year and Slam Dunk champ, said he is optimistic that the league will reach a new deal on a collective bargaining agreement so the season is not lost.
"I hope so," Griffin said. "I know all the players want to be playing. We don't want to miss the season, so hopefully it does get done and everything goes how it's supposed to."
Griffin said he would only have interest in playing overseas under the right circumstances.
"If the opportunity is right and everything fell into place," Griffin said. "If it's a good situation I wouldn't be opposed to it. But a lot of things would have to happen and I'd have to be completely comfortable. It's hard to say, 'Yeah, I would definitely do it.' But at the same time, I'm not going to say I would never consider it."
New Jersey point guard Deron Williams recently became the first star to sign a contract with an international club. Williams, however, has a clause in the deal that allows him to return to the NBA as soon as the labor dispute is settled. Representatives for Bryant, the L.A. Lakers star, reportedly are in talks with the same Turkish team Williams has signed with.
Griffin said other players who have expressed interest are seriously considering it.
"I know some are for sure. And some guys will," Griffin said. "But you've got to realize what's worth it for each individual player. Everybody's different. Everybody has different needs. I don't think the majority of guys will but for sure some will."


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Rod Smith, IBM's Vice President of Emerging Technologies was interviewed last week in an article from Reuters titled "Web Networking Boom Blasts into the Workplace." The article outlines how some companies value social software and are trying to find technology to leverage social capital. The consumer social software technologies are not just for the younger population. Actually, Facebook's fasted growing demographic is people over the age of 25.
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Lotus Connections is social software for business that empowers people to be more effective and innovative by building dynamic networks of coworkers, partners and customers. The concept of a dynamic workplace provides employee's with the agile business tools required to be successful and efficient. Lotus Connections is a set of components that can help build an evolving workplace. In order to achieve an effective dynamic workforce, companies need to adhere to some of the following key factors:
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text: Chicago City Council Chicago Vs. Illinois By Amanda Vinicky & Tony Arnold • Mar 23, 2015 flickr/Daniel X. O'Neill In politics, local government, like city wards, can be seen as the "minor leagues." This is where candidates are scouted and get recruited to run for higher office. But time and again, state legislators from Chicago do the opposite. They leave behind jobs in the Statehouse to serve on the City Council. So that begs the question: What's more important? Making sure potholes are filled, garbage is picked up on time and what the neighborhood watch group is up to? Father-In-Law Reflects On Blagojevich By Sean Crawford • Jul 5, 2013 WBEZ Retiring Chicago Alderman Dick Mell says his falling out with son-in-law Rod Blagojevich and the former Illinois governor's imprisonment for corruption continue to weigh heavily on him. Mell spoke with reporters Friday about his nearly 40 years as a City Council member. The 75-year-old says the events surrounding his son-in-law and his wife's death were two painful episodes in his life. He says they ``put a damper'' on what he otherwise regards as a lucky and fulfilling life. Mell says it was difficult to say what he really feels about Blagojevich, but he hopes Blagojevich gets an appeal and that his 14-year sentence could be reduced. Mell aided Blagojevich's rise to governor, but says he now wished he had ``done things differently.''


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The ambience of the buildings, and the breakfast was great.
The mezzanine was quite hot on one day.
This is an absolutely unique place. The apartments are in old shack-type buildings of a former dairy. But once inside - they have thought of everything. Total comfort, grest use of recycled materials, t/v, cd and dvd player, wonderfully equipped kitchen and total comfort. Wow factor!
This accomadation was one of the best accomodations during our holiday! The location was excelent! Just a few minutes drive from Leura and Katoomba. If you like to see the Jenolavan cage, it's not to far away, for Australian distance! The hostes was very kind! The accomodation was very clean, and the place was absolut fantastic. Your own garden and Jaccuzi. What do you want more?
The location and the facilities
The greeting by the restaurant manager who kindly directed us from our incorrect entry point to teh hotel lobby.
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I gained the impression from the desription in the material on line that the rooms would all have good views. The two rooms I booked had only glimpses of the views by looking at an angle out of the windows.
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The view, location, comfy bed and size of the room.
Rooms were warm and clean, breakfast was nice.
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The sauna, the warm bedrooms!
The spa was not working which was a shame and the breakfast was quite poor.
Specific atmosphere of the Lodge, nice and big social space
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I am trying to interface through the microphone jack on the iPhone.
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Panel of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque
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You're inspired to help a community in need overseas. Invite your family and friends to support your Peace Corps journey. Bring your loved ones to a special presentation designed to address the questions and concerns of family and friends. The event will feature parents of Volunteers who will discuss topics such as safety, health, staying in contact, and how Volunteers evolve as a result of their experience.
More for Families: Read information for families of Volunteers, including how the Peace Corps keeps safety its top priority.
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