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One day, the Lord Jesus took Peter, James, and John up on a mountain, and was transfigured before their eyes. His clothes became as bright as the sun, Moses and Elijah were seen speaking with him about his upcoming passion, and the Father's voice was heard declaring that he was his Son.
All this was a sign to those apostles that they should not be troubled by the events that would unfold. The betrayal and crucifixion of Jesus were to fulfill the Father's plan for our salvation.
The Transfiguration is also a sign to us. Circumstances can make us forget that every human life is part of the Father's plan, and that the glory of God is to be seen in every person, no matter how burdensome, unplanned, or ill that person may be.
Mobilize those who oppose late-term abortion
GERMANTOWN, MD. — The nine-day protest called the Summer of Mercy 2.0 will focus a spotlight on the type of abortion most people oppose, late-term abortion.
Speaking to several hundred people at Covenant Life Church on Saturday at the kick-off rally for the protest of Leroy Carhart's abortion business, we pointed out that polls continue to show that the majority of Americans oppose abortion beyond the first trimester.
Most people – even those who call themselves 'pro-choice' — are closer to our position than to that of Carhart. But who is mobilizing those who would oppose what Carhart is doing? No one. We need to focus the attention of Americans to the reality of what Carhart does.
During the rally, we distributed literature with quotes from late-term abortionists that leave no doubt about the nature of the brutal procedure, and urged those fighting abortion to do so using the words of the abortionists themselves as found in medical textbooks and court testimony.
We also called for prayers for Carhart, so he will realize himself that what he is doing is wrong, the way the late Bernard Nathanson was converted to the pro-life cause.
Let us pray and work that the day will come when Leroy Carhart will be the next Bernard Nathanson. This week is going to make history in the pro-life movement.
God's Mercy is Infinite
In light of the passing of Dr. Bernard Nathanson, the pro-life movement continues reflecting on his life. I will never forget the workshop at which I introduced him at the 1994 Human Life International Conference in Irvine, CA. He was supposed to talk about chemical abortion, but at the last minute decided instead to speak of his spiritual journey. At the end of the talk, he said that he was standing on the brink of conversion to the Catholic Church. The room exploded. People were leaping into the air. He said that he hoped God could forgive him, and I said, 'Dr. Nathanson, He already has,' and I reminded him of that exchange just a week before he died. Many have turned away from the abortion industry; let's encourage them to trust in God's mercy.
Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul
On January 25, the Church observes the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. This day concludes the week of prayer for Christian Unity. St. Paul, who once persecuted Christians, was converted to Jesus Christ. When the Church prays for Christian Unity, she prays that the whole world may convert to Christ, as Paul did, and that this conversion may come about because the world sees strong unity among the followers of Christ. Christian Unity is not about pretending that there are no differences between denominations, but rather it is about recognizing and building on what we hold in common. The pro-life movement continues to be one of the most powerful practical ways that Christians are coming together. The National Pro-life Religious Council, which consists of many denominations, is a symbol of that fact.


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Santa Eulària Des Riu
Aside from the beach and promenade along the water, there are other places to explore here, too. Carve out some time to visit the Puig de Missa, a hilltop church built in 1568. Within this complex is also an old cemetery worth a wander.
For people looking to just unwind and explore, Santa Eulària offers plenty of that, too. There's Cala Llonga beach, shopping and markets all within the town.


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Mazda CX-7 vs. Ford Edge
Mazda has long been in good standing with the racing community, but with a less-than-stellar '06, venturing into the niche genre of sport utility has been daunting. Ford, on the other hand, is to American car manufacturing what Alexander Graham Bell is to modern communication — they're both originators — and as a result Ford has been consistent. We've reviewed the CX-7 and the Edge on a bevy of requisites and tallied their points accordingly. Mazda and Ford have put two different spins on the crossover concept, but which will prevail?
Mazda CX-7MSRP (base): $24,385
Engine: 2.3-liter, turbocharged 4 cylinder
Horsepower: 244 @ 5,000 rpm
Torque: 258 @ 2,500 rpm
MPG: City: 17; Highway: 23
Performance - 15/20
The CX-7 is built on an adapted Mazda6 skeleton, while the front suspension is configured from the popular MPV and the rear applied from the Mazda5. The CX-7 is offered in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive. The mojo is supplied through a 2.3-liter, DOHC, 16-valve, inline 4-cylinder engine. The small block convulses 244 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 258 ft-lb of torque at 2,500 rpm. The V6-worthy muscle stats, however, don't really jolt into actualization until the accelerator is finessed with a lead foot. Recovering from a less-than-desirable turbo lag at the mid range, the blitz of pep can be off-putting when the throttle is hammered. Thrust is forfeited briefly until the cog is transferred and the plant regains its wherewithal. The CX-7 plasters a mannered 7.2 seconds on the 0-60 mph time card, as the operator captains the engine output with a confident six-speed, sport shift automatic transmission with overdrive.
Exterior design - 15/20
The CX-7 is shoveling dirt on what we've known until now to be the ideal crossover SUV, incorporating a few of Mazda's previous triumphs in the RX-8 and MX-5. An air of gusto is evident with the CX-7's cloaked intake dam, chiseled fender splays, declivitous windshield, subtle roof spoiler, fog lights, high intensity headlamps, and 18-inch wheels.
Interior design - 6/10
The CX-7's cabin reflects all the fundamentals of previous Mazdas, but take note — aside from the tri-spoke steering wheel, gyred ventilation ducts and the electroluminescent gauges, it's of a varied look for Mazda. The dashboard sprouts opposite the driver, clearing the runway for a flush vitals display. Amenities include remote keyless entry, CD stereo, top-grain leather and heated buckets, and an eight-way power adjustable captain's chair. Upgrading will gain you automated climate control, a moonroof, and a DVD navigation system that rivals NASA. When the rear seats are collapsed, your cargo space expands to 58.6 cubic feet.
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Population characteristics
As of October 2004, there were approximately
3,766,000 high school dropouts* in the United States. This
represents a dropout rate of 10.3 percent. The rate has
generally declined over the past several decades; however,
2004 saw the first increase since 1998.
Since 1970, Hispanic students have had
the highest dropout rates; the dropout rate among this group
was 23.8 percent in 2004. The high Hispanic dropout rate
is partly due to the high dropout rate among Hispanics born
outside of the United States (38.4 percent). First generation
Hispanics, those who were born in the United States but
have at least one parent born outside of the country, have
a much lower dropout rate (14.7 percent), and the rate among
second-generation or more Hispanics, those who were born
in the United States to American-born parents, is comparable
to that of other racial/ethnic groups (13.7 percent). The
dropout rates among non-Hispanic Whites and non-Hispanic
Blacks were 6.8 and 11.8 percent, respectively, in 2004.
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce,
high school dropouts are more likely to be unemployed and,
when they are employed, earn less than those who completed
high school. According to the National Center for Health
Statistics, those who did not complete high school report
worse health than their peers who did complete high school,
regardless of income.
*Status dropouts refers to 16- to 24-year-olds
who are not enrolled in school and have not earned high
school credentials (diploma or equivalent).
Line Chart: Status School Dropout Rates
for Children Aged 16-24, by Race/Ethnicity: 1990-2004
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Consider Her Ways (1964) - Season 3 episode 11, with Barbara Barrie, Gladys Cooper, Robert H. Harris, Gene Lyons, Ellen Corby, Virginia Gregg, Carmen Phillips, Diane Sayer, Dee J. Thompson, Alice Backes. Director: Robert Stevens. Host: Alfred Hitchcock. Original air date: 28 December 1964.
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Reflector Support Truss, ApplicationsTechnology Satellite 6 (ATS 6)
Applications Technology Satellite 6 (ATS 6), active from 1974-1979, was the last in the ATS series of experimental satellites sponsored by NASA to test new technologies in space communications. ATS-6 operated from geostationary orbit and contained nineteen communications and technology experiments. The Museum's artifact is a full-scale Thermal Structural Model used as an engineering tool during development of the actual satellite to analyze and design for the effects of launch vibration and the extreme temperatures of space.
This is one of four support trusses that connected the spacecraft's Earth Viewing Module with its parabolic reflector antenna.
The Museum's artifact was transferred from NASA in 1978.
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Raritan Valley Community College?s (RVCC) Corporate & Continuing Education (CCE) division will present a program on How to Purchase and Flip Foreclosed Properties, Saturday, January 19, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the College?s North Branch Campus.
The class offers strategies for those who are interested in renovating and flipping a property, holding it for long-term equity appreciation, or building a real estate portfolio with monthly positive cash flow. Topics include budgeting for the unexpected; financing foreclosures with little-to-no down payment; negotiating with property owners during the pre-foreclosure state; and positioning yourself as a cash buyer at the bidding. The top 10 foreclosure resources are also featured.
The cost per participant is $69. To register or for more information, call 908-218-8871 or visit www.raritanval.edu/cce .
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The Executives: Best Picture Oscar
The studio heads weigh in on the Oscar race.
"I think the process always starts with the material. You fall in love with it and then you start to do the analysis, 'OK will people want to see it, how hard will it be to get people to see it and what do the economics look like?' But you always start with the material and once that material has caught you and got you and grabbed you, you do everything you can to make it. So it is more of a business about 'how do we get this done?' as opposed to 'let's not do this.'" says Rob Friedman, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.


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Uganda is a land-locked country in East Africa, bordered by Kenya, Sudan, Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania. Straddling the equator, much of her southern border is dominated by Lake Victoria. Uganda has a total population of 28.4 million as of 2007, with 14.6 being female and 13.8 male.
Some of the school buildings that were destroyed and some that remained standing
Kibingo Primary School, is the eldest primary school in the village established in the early 60s and until it was brought down by a fierce storm in 2004, it had been the eldest and best primary school in entire Buraru parish. The school has a total population of over 350 pupils even after it was destroyed by a storm. Children squeeze in a few classrooms that remained standing and during sunny days, other children study under tree sheds.
The over all total budget for the structural reconstruction and new classroom desks and staff Chairs & Desks will cost US$ 66,809 Sixty Six Thousand Eight Hundred & Nine US Dollars or UG Shs 157,000,000 One Hundred Fifty Seven Millions Uganda Shillings. The US Dollar Exchange rate is 1US$= UGshs 2350.
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Euro Worries About a Greek Haircut
For the euro, this could be a haircut too far.
The single currency has already started to pay the price, tumbling to nearly a two-month low against the dollar on fears Greece will fail to achieve its fiscal obligations and its creditors will have to write off more of its debt.
This so-called haircut on Greek debt may help to keep Greece afloat and inside the euro zone, but it will damage the credibility of the single currency and make it more difficult to get other debtors to accept more austerity.
As the European Central Bank is already finding out in its negotiations with Spain, this is no easy feat.
But, back to Greece.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras will take his latest austerity package to parliament. Without it, the country won't be able to meet the terms of its bailout and get the funds to cover another €5.6 billion of debt servicing due this month.
The problem for Mr. Samaras is that the terms include highly unpopular labor market reforms. Unions are going on a 48-hour strike against the terms this week and Mr. Samaras could find himself being defeated in parliament.
But even if the prime minister gets the political support he needs, the burden the package puts on the country may prove too high, with the whole 2013 budget plan expected to contract the economy by another 4.5% next year.
So, Greece's creditors are being left to choose between two evils.
Either they run the risk of Greece leaving the euro and cope with the damage that this would inflict on global confidence in the whole euro-zone project, or they decide to ease the terms of Greece's bailout by writing off even more of its debt.
At the moment, the former may appear to be most dangerous route. A Greek departure could immediately trigger speculation in financial markets over which country would be next to depart.
However, the second option is also damaging.
By taking a haircut on Greek debt, creditors and European leaders would essentially be rewarding the country for not achieving the structural reforms initially negotiated as part of its bailout.
This would put into question the austerity packages negotiated with other struggling European countries and undermine the fiscal disciplines that had been helping to support the euro.
Analysts at Commerzbank summed it up. "Why should a country receiving aid continue to fulfill the conditions imposed on it if it could expect the debt to be written off."
The difficulty creditors are facing in imposing fiscal discipline is already evident with Spain, which is still refusing to request a formal bailout program from the ECB even though the bond buying program would help to secure the country's finances.
As a major shortfall probably won't arise until January, Madrid looks as if it will hold out until after a key regional election in Catalonia at the end of this month before caving in.
Interestingly, this delay is providing another complication, and probably another reason for investors to start selling the euro further.
With economic data from the euro zone suggesting a further slide towards recession, the ECB is coming under pressure to cut interest rates again.
The central bank could do so as early as this week, as it holds its next policy meeting on Thursday. However, it will be keen to keep pressure on Spain to seek formal aid as soon as possible, so will probably postpone any move until December.


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Ubisoft Announces Avengers Game for Kinect… In Other Words Another Game We Won't Play
Earth's Mightiest Heroes will join forces on the Wii U and Xbox 360 with Kinect in a game based on the iconic "Secret Invasion" storyline. Yes that means that this is not a movie tie in game, but it's still a game that involves motion controls and the Kinect. With the game also coming for Wii U there is a genuine chance that the game could be good on one of it's two platforms, but the Kinect has failed to impress when it comes to action oriented titles. Keep reading for more information on this poorly idealized game.
Must Watch: Assassin's Creed III Gameplay Trailer
by Kent on May 10, 2012 >> PS3 • Trailers • Videos • Wii U • Xbox
There's no denying that Assassin's Creed was finding it tough to stay fresh. While AC II brought new ideas to the franchise, the gameplay was relatively untouched and with each additional game it became harder and harder to tell them apart. Now for the first time in years the game has a numbered sequel that is worthy of taking notice. ACIII puts you in the moccasins of a young warrior named Conner Kenway, who is half English and half Native American. The game takes place over 30 years of Connor's life and features large historical figures from the time of the revolutionary war. And now finally we get gameplay that shows just how different ACIII is from the previous four games. ACIII hits on October 31st, 2012. Click to watch trailer.
Assassin's Creed III Trailer. Just Watch Already
by Kent on March 5, 2012 >> PC • PS3 • Trailers • Videos • Wii U • Xbox
It was leaked that the game would take place during the Revolutionary War last week but now we know that Assassin's Creed III lets you parkour through the trees and take out enemies on horseback. Push back the red coats and maybe you'll get to hang out withe George Washington. Click to watch this epic trailer
Confirmed! Assassin's Creed III's Revolutionary War Setting.
Ubisoft has officially released the box art for the upcoming title and now Game Informer has spilled that their April cover art is ACIII themed too. Pretty cool artwork actually. Great stuff all around. I'm really liking the revolutionary war theme but does that mean no tall buildings? Could be a huge change for the franchise. But then again I was kind of tired of climbing tall buildings and then diving into giant bails of hay. Seemed like that'd never work anyway. Click for more artwork including the game cover and Game Informer covers.
An Hour of Lumines Footage
You really should hang out in our live stream some times. We stream games we love or are brand new. I got into the zone and played Lumines for an hour straight and still didn't reach the final track/stage. Also check out our review for this game which got 5 stars. Click to watch the full hour.
Review: Lumines – Electronic Symphony
Lumines was introduced on the Playstation Portable years ago and quickly became one of the most addicting must have games for the platform. The game had since hit multiple systems including the Xbox 360 and now has a launch title sequel for the PSVita. Electronic Symphony cuts the fat and leaves a streamlined gaming experience that should be a must have for fans of puzzle games, music/rhythm games or quick on the go experiences. Read on for the full review and an hour of gameplay footage.
Ghost Recon Future Soldier Has Beautiful Animation
by Kent on February 19, 2012 >> News • PC • PS3 • Trailers • Videos • Xbox
This trailer for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier shows off it's cover system and animations, both of which are incredibly fluid. Apparently all the animation is motion captured from real NAVY SEALS which is rather impressive. The soldiers use augmented reality to help them assess the situation and move from cover to cover fluidly. Oh and the cover can be destroyed which means campers are done for online. What do you think of the animation and cover systems? Click to watch the behind the scenes video.
Assassin's Creed III Officially Coming This Year
An earnings call with Ubisoft let us know that Assassin's Creed III is coming this year and that it has been in development for the past 3. That's good news since many players of the past few games were starting to feel more than a little deja vu when playing. CEO of Ubisoft Yves Guillemont let out that the game is coming on October 30th and that "what we have seen is just fabulous". This game is also set to end the story of Desmond. Expect the game to come out on every platform including this year's upcoming Wii U. But what can we expect from the game? For wishes, speculation and more keep reading.
Trials Evolution Trailer is FANTASTIC.
by Kent on February 2, 2012 >> News • Trailers • Videos • Xbox
Trials HD is one of the very best, most addictive and robust games on the XBLA Marketplace today. It is packed full of track editing goodness and motorcycle trick making fun. It's also incredibly challenging but rewarding. There's a giant community of players who have been desperate to get their hands on the new game, Trials Evoltiuon, and now they have a time frame… SPRING. Spring of 2012 we can expect to see some of the wildest track editing of all time, but not just with bikes. The incredible track editor is able to create anything the player desires. This is nearly direct competition with the editor in Little Big Planet 2, and seems to be just as robust, but at a fraction of the cast. In the trailer we're show a top down shooter, an angry birds clone, an fps, foosball, and more. People will be using this editor to do whatever they want. Expect to see this game shoot to the top of the XBLA rankings soon. We'll be reviewing it on launch this spring. Watch the insane trailer here.
I Am Alive (or "I Can Climb")
Watch a man climb over rubble, through rubble, beneath rubble, down through rubble and then kill a few fools at the end. It's a useful skill to have if you're in a post earthquake ravaged cityscape, and it looks like it might be a fun one to use too. We don't get a whole lot of character from this short trailer, but as of right now (especially for an XBLA title) it's looking pretty good.
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This is a great and easy to make blini recipe. Having spent time in Russia, eating my weight in blini, I can say this recipe is very on the mark.
Delightfully simple to make and nothing beats fresh blinis for salty caviar or smoked salmon
Anyone who starts ou "CIA trained" is a problem. I wnet to school as well but neverl learned anything until I started working. No wonder he has no idea about yeast! CIA TRAINED HA!
To CIA trained chief, you should know that a batter made with yeast produces gas, which makes the bubbles in the batter, and that if you close of the bowl airtight, this gas has no way of escaping. So obviously you will have an explosion at some point!
I've made this recipe twice now. The first time to go with lovely caviar for New Year's Eve and this time with smoked salmon and creme fraiche for Easter brunch. Both times it was delightful. It is simple to prepare and turns out beautifully. I made the batter early on Easter morning and only used about half of the batter. I made the rest of the batter into blini last night with the intention of freezing them to use in the near future (tho' I saw a review that commented the blini didn't freeze well. Ah, well I'll give it a go anyway!) They had developed a slightly more fermented note since it had been sitting in the fridge for four days, but it's not objectionable. I didn't find buckwheat flour this time so used regular whole wheat flour that I keep in the freezer and thought it turned fine with the substitution.
loved these. great make ahead recipe; i prepared the batter three days before and made to order on christmas day.
now i don´t agree with Chefmissy. If you double the recipe, it´s beyond doubt that you have to double the yeast as well. Imagine making ten recipes; still use the same quantity of yeast? A trained CIA chef should know to let yeast do its job twice; the first time, than beat it up, and let it work once more....Only then your batter is ready to use. Jeroen, Rio de Janeiro
I am a CIA trained private chef and do high end events on the side. This year a client requested Caviar, I suggested that it be served traditionaly with blini's. I doubled this recipe, followed all of the steps, and put the batter into squirt bottles for easy dispersment. I covered the bottles with plastic wrap under the threaded cap to prevent them from spilling on the journey. When the party was well under way the top of the bottle exploded and blini batter went all over the ceiling of my nice new generous clients. What could I do? Moral, don't double the yeast if you double the recipe!


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Political Strategy Notes
George Lakoff's "A Framing Memo for Occupy Wall Street" at Reader Supported News contains some sound advice for the protesters. Lakoff, author of "The Political Mind: Why You Can't Understand 21st-Century American Politics with an 18th-Century Brain," shares some good insights here, among them, "Occupy elections: voter registration drives, town hall meetings, talk radio airtime, party organizations, nomination campaigns, election campaigns, and voting booths...Above all: Frame yourselves before others frame you."
One of the frequently-heard cynical utterances in Georgia is "Thank God for Mississippi," because they almost always edge out the Peach State in the race to the bottom regarding various educational statistics. Well, today it's "Thank God for Alabama," which has topped even GA in the quest for bad press for having the most idiotic, destructive and racist immigration law. This New York Times editorial explains it well.
Speaking of vicious, self-destructive immigration policies, Trip Gabriel's "Comments on Immigration Alienate Some Hispanics," also in the NYT, discusses the boomerang potential of immigrant-bashing in the GOP Vegas debate.
At Daily Kos, Chris Bowers flags new and recent polls indicating strong public support for OWS. Bowers cautions "These are great numbers for Occupy Wall Street, but they should be digested with an important qualifier. By a four-to-one margin, those who agree with Occupy Wall Street "mostly agree" rather than "completely agree." When polls are heavy with "somewhat" or "mostly" responses, that is often a sign that opinions are not well formed on that subject matter. As such, the challenge for Occupy Wall Street moving forward will be to solidify its broad, but soft, support."
Gotta love Blue Texan's comment at Firedoglake.com on Sarah Palin's diss of Gov. Perry's immigration policy: "Man, just when the Secessionist needed a life preserver -- she throws him an anvil."
Interesting read at Foreign Policy, where Jacob Heilbrunn has a lament "Twilight of the Wise Man," concerning the demise of, well, sanity among the GOP's international affairs gurus, in particular the once-influential but now besieged-by-the-tea-party Sen. Richard Lugar. "This kind of above-politics deal-making on matters of global importance was once the hallmark of a whole caste of Republican policymakers, the so-called "wise men": avatars of the establishment who always maintained that foreign affairs is a lofty sphere to be left untainted by partisan bickering."
AP's article, "Ohio Union Fight Could Boost Dems' 2012 Chances" by Ann Sanner and Sam Hananel quotes former Democratic Governor Ted Strickland on the importance of the November 8 referendum regarding whether to dump Ohio's draconian restrictions on public employee unions: "If we were to win, I think it would be a major encouragement that will be hugely beneficial, not only to Democrats running for the state House and state Senate, but I think it would be a huge benefit to Senator (Sherrod) Brown and to President Obama."
WaPo Fact-Checker Glenn Kessler doesn't merely shred the job-creation claim made by Sens. McCain, Paul and Portman about their "ludicrous" alternative to the President's jobs bill; he pulverizes it to smithereens.
Joe Slade White and Ben Nuckels discuss "The unconventional campaign that helped Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn secure an improbable win" in their Campaigns & Elections post, "Values, Timing and Breaking the 'Rules." The authors answer some interesting questions, including: "So how did the pundits and insiders have it so wrong? How did the Quinn campaign get outspent by over a million dollars on TV in the last eight weeks and still pull off a victory? And how did Quinn win, while the Democratic candidate to fill President Barack Obama's old Senate seat lost?"
Aspiring authors take note of Herman Cain's clever formula for getting your book on the best-seller list: Run for Prez, shell out $36K of campaign cash for copies of your own book, bought from your own company and..voila! Greg Howard fleshes out the scam at Slate.com.


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Dolores Ann "Dody" (nee Hines) Schultz, 79, of Medina, went to be with her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Dolores was born on December 2, 1934, in Brunswick, to the late Orville B. (Pete) and Frances Hines. Dolores was a lifelong resident of York Township and was a 1952 graduate of York High School.
Dolores was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Valley City, and the Ladies Aid. She was also an active member of the York Historical Society.
Dolores's life revolved around her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was well known at all of the children's school and sporting events. She cherished the time spent with her family, especially babysitting the great-grandchildren as often as possible.
Dolores enjoyed square dancing, reading, working in her yard, planting flowers, and watching the birds and deer in the backyard.
She was the beloved wife of William, married 61 years; cherished mother of James (Gloria), Connie (Andrew) Adams, David (Rhonda), and Cindy (Dennis) Balliet; adored grandmother of Christen, Scott, and Joseph Adams, Jason (Kate) Balliet, Jaclyn (Doug) Turner, Brandon (fiancee Amalia) Schultz, William, Nathan, and Cory Schultz, and Jon (fiancee Becky) Mack; adored and special great-grandmother of Evelyn, Joey, Molly, Landric, Amaya, Alexis, and one new bundle expected in June; and dear brother-in-law, Darrell Jenkins.
She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Schultz; her parents, and her twin sisters, Jean (Jack) Miller and Joan Jenkins.
Funeral service will be on Monday, March 31, 2014, at 11 A.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1377 Lester Road, Valley City. Burial will be at York Township Cemetery, Mallet Creek, Ohio. Calling hours were Sunday, March 30, 2014, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at Bauer Funeral Home, 2089 Columbia Road, Valley City.
The family suggests memorials, if desired, to be made to BridgesHome Health Care, Hospice of Medina County, or a charity of the donor's choice.


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The present group of flu viruses that exist in present bird populations is only a few amino acids different from the 1918 Spanish Flu that killed an at least 50 million people around the world. This is the conclusion of research conducted by Yoshihiro Kawaoka of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and colleagues. The study was published in the June 11, 2014, edition of the journal Cell Host & Microbe.
The researchers examined the genetic code of all the known varieties of flu virus that are known to exist in modern birds. The study included domesticated fowl and wild birds. The researchers found that many of the flu viruses that are in modern bird populations are very similar to the strain of flu that caused the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic. The differences in some instances are as small as two amino acid units. There are eight known flu species that fit the criteria for becoming a pandemic disease at present.
Flu viruses, like all other organisms, survive through adaptation. Climate changes, changes in environment, and association with other species can produce the necessary impetus to produce an addition of an amino acid or a rearrangement of the amino acids in flu viruses. Drugs can also produce the needed drive to adapt in flu viruses. Changes in flu virus DNA is most common in birds because birds, particularly migratory species, see a large variety of environments, associate with larger numbers of other species, and have been documented to be flu virus carriers.
The researchers suggest that a pandemic flu virus could emerge in the near future. The worst case scenario would be the mutation of a flu virus that is lethal in humans and easily transmitted between humans. The researchers support the continued international efforts to monitor bird flu and changes in the genetics of all known bird flu species in order to prevent a pandemic. If a virulent species of flu is detected rapidly enough then a pandemic can be avoided.


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What a great Mother's Day! Granted the morning had some leftover clouds from a cold front pushing through(and there was light rain north and west), but sunshine prevailed by mid-morning and lasted throughout the afternoon. We reached a high of 78 at Philly International Airport.
Overnight will be mostly clear with lows around 60. A warm front pushes northward for Monday and temperatures will respond with highs in the middle 80s! We will have clouds increase in the late afternoon through the evening as the front nudges down as a backdoor cold front; there may be some light rain and drizzle with lows in the upper 60s and Tuesday's around 80 despite a mostly cloudy sky.
Wednesday will be the coolest day out of the work week with highs in the upper 60s as an onshore wind and light rain as that front sags further south; come Thursday a cold front pushes everything out, but it's anything but cold with highs in the upper 70s. A more potent cold front will be pushing through from Friday afternoon through Saturday with highs in the lower 70s, but then it's not until Sunday once we finally clear and dry out with highs in the lower 70s.
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One Year of WEBOOGIE: Collective Memories
Memories of parties are always a bit of a blur. But I do tend to get a bit cheesy remembering all those moments full of love. Like when you're super exhausted after dancing and laughing all night, but you still don't want to go home because THIS song, I love this song, and I need to stay.
After a couple of years of living and partying in Berlin, we've traveled from one group of friends to the next, shared many a festivities with the whole city on big raves and, in general, watched how everything changed so fast. From a very subjective perspective, the wheels turn pretty quickly in Berlin. You have to adapt to changes (well, let's focus on nightlife here, yeah?) in an instant: closing clubs, changing venues, or a whole crowd that separates.
But last year we finally found something that resembles a steady institution in our lives (it might be a bad sign if you consider a party series a "steady institution" of your life). A place and a party where all of our friends meet up – always. Where we enjoy the night, even when the music is not completely in line with our tastes (that never happens), because everyone's there, everyone likes to be there. It's WEBOOGIE.
I know that the vast majority of the techno crowd has already found what I love so much about WEBOOGIE, but for people like me – people who like different sorts of dance genres, I guess we're the outcasts of Berlin – there was never such a place. I know it's not everyones game, but I don't care. If you're into great and fresh sound and an eclectic mix of people and like to dance your ass off in a former striptease-bar, go ahead and do it.
If a party can be anything like a restaurant, then WeBoogie is the family-owned, loved and cared for diner that is open 24/7 and always serves you with a wonderful warm meal. In fact, WeBoogies trademark is the self-made pizza that you can get during the warm-up of the parties. No shit. I mean, great music AND pizza in one place. You'd think it can't get better, but it can, and it does.
Today is the first anniversary of WEBOOGIE and we're super doped up about it. We're looking forward to celebrating with our homies and friends at Chesters. Looking back on the past partys, we'll probably be more cautious too; what with all those mobile phone pictures and videos that keep floating up, documenting our wastedness and such. They are our Collective Memories, so to say. And it's nice to know that just by simply asking within that group of friends, we can find many, many pictures to put up here and share with you.
This first year anniversary will go down in history as the legendary party where I really felt at home. Which might also be because the Chesters, the new WEBOOGIE venue, is located five minutes away from my doorstep. Nevermind though, I'd mighty support it even if Chesters was in Spandau (I probably wouldn't. Lucky me.)
If you're ready to take part, let us know in the comments. We're giving away 2×2 guestlist spots for tonight and we'll be thrilled to see you there, boogying with our friends, getting wasted in the corner, and letting us take your picture! DJ Paypal, Ticklish, Hazeem, Nightjar and favorite residents Sarah Farina, Genys and Front2blaq will keep you entertained. Be early for the pizza!
Thanks to Ari, Tim and Genys for those precious pictures. We should bring our Lomo cameras more often for sure.
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Michael Ledwidge is an Irish American author of thriller novels who currently resides near Hartford, Connecticut. His parents were Irish immigrants who met in Queens, NY during the 1960's. Michael grew up in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, which had a heavy Irish population at the time. His father was a bridge painter, who helped paint the famous Tappan Zee Bridge.
Influenced by his mother, who was an avid reader, Ledwidge, a book lover, attended Manhattan College and majored in English. After college, Michael worked as a 5th Avenue doorman, and started his first novel, "The Narrowback", during this period.
He decided to return to Manhattan College. He learned from a former college professor that novelist, James Patterson was an alumni. Upon the professor's suggestion, Ledwidge sent a copy of the half-finished manuscript to the author, who enjoyed it and forwarded the work to his agent. The book was published in 1999.
Unfortunately, as often happens, the book received critical praise but little commercial success. Later, Ledwidge wrote 2 more novels which received the same results.
At Patterson's suggestion the two authors collaborated. The result was "Step on a Crack", the first of the highly successful "Michael Bennett" series which was released in 2005. The book became a huge critical and commercial success.
Since then, the Patterson/Ledwidge combination has proved to be hugely successful. Ledwidge has published 9 original hardcover books in 2009 alone which is a remarkable achievement.
In addition to "Step on a Crack", the "Michael Bennett" series also includes "Run for your Life" (2009), "Worse Case" (2009), "Tick-Tock" (2011), and "I, Michael Bennett" (2012)
Other novels collaborated with Patterson are: "The Quickie" (2007)" "Dangerous Days of Daniel X" (2008), "Now You See her" (2011), and "Zoo" (2012)
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|T&F Wraps Up Husky Classic
SEATTLE, Wash – University of Idaho track and field wrapped up the Husky Classic with 18 career bests Saturday at the meet hosted by the University of Washington.
Junior Jesse Villines, keeping it consistent, hit another career-best mark in the 60m hurdles with a time of 8.39 to finish seventh overall in the event. In the 400m invitational section, junior Ben Ayesu-Attah placed second overall with a time of 47.89 followed closely by senior teammate Andrew Bloom in third with a season-best time of 48.03.
Also for the men, freshman Arphaxad Carroll placed 11th overall in the 60m with a career-best time of 6.99 and also finished fourth overall in the long jump with a leap of 23-5.25. Sophomore Nathan Stark ran a career-best time of 4:18.19 in the early section of the mile to place fifth overall.
For the women, senior Karlene Hurrel placed fourth overall in the 60m with a time of 7.66 while freshman Meghan Palesch placed 11th in the 400m with a time of 57.33 and freshman Walton Wednesday hit a career-best mark in the event with a time of 58.76. In the early section of the mile run, freshman Alex Siemens took the second place spot with a time of 5:02.18 followed by freshman Emma Balazs in fourth (5:06.45), both hit career-best marks in the event.
On Friday, senior Kyle Rothwell heaved a season-best mark in the weight throw with a toss of 60-6.5 to finish 10th in the event while freshman Katie Wardsworth hit a career-best mark in the women's weight throw with a heave of 49-0.75.


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Published: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, February 18, 2013 at 11:30 p.m.
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama women's wheelchair basketball team won two of its three games, and the Alabama men won their only game last weekend.
The Crimson Tide women defeated Lakeshore 60-19, with Karolina Lingyte scoring 23 points and dishing out nine assists. Annika Zeyen and Katie Harnock each had 14 points.
Alabama split two women's games with Shepherd, winning 59-43 and losing 63-55. Lingyte scored 20 points in the victory, with Elisha Williams adding 14 points and Zeyen and Harnock adding 10 points each. Lingyte scored 24 points and Cindy Oullet added 13 in the loss.
The UA men defeated Shepherd 71-41 behind Jared Arambula's 27 points. Ryan Hynes and Mark Booth scored 10 points each.
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Looking for a last minute holiday gift for your rockabilly/western country friends? No problem – head over to cdbaby.com and wrap up Christmas for Karling. My favorite Southern California rockabilly gal - the British-born singer-songwriter Karling Abbeygate - has just released her first holiday album and I'm hooked. Although she includes a number of classic holiday favorites ("Jingle Bells," "The First Noel," "Deck the Halls," and "Silent Night"), the original tunes are what makes this album unique.
As soon as you pop in the CD, you know this is going to be a one-of-a-kind Christmas album. It kicks off with the oddball tune "What's in the Box," a track Tim Burton and Danny Elfman would be proud of with mystery contents, goofy sound effects, and slightly creepy back-up vocals. Then there's the Wanda Jackson-esque "Christmas Party," the perfect soundtrack for getting your eggnog on.
Karling's pouting, whispery voice on "Santa's Got a Crush On Me" will remind anyone of Marilyn Monroe's sexy "Happy Birthday" and you can see how she's got a hold on the big man in red. But what I adore about the song are Karling's creative and innovative lyrics about a very naughty Santa and a vindictive, jealous Mrs. Claus. A slightly more twisted and dark version of the classic "Santa Baby," the humor which laces this track (and others) makes this a holiday record I'm not ashamed to admit plays on repeat in the car.
Karling's eccentric quirkiness also shines on "Tra La La La La," a ridiculously fun tune that may even encourage a Scrooge to find some holiday spirit. Perhaps my favorite of the original tunes is the swinging "Honey's Coming Home for Christmas," complete with honky-tonk piano. Even the covers have a unique flavor – the cha-cha-cha version of "First Noel," the clave-laced "Deck the Halls," and a Celtic rendition of "Auld Lang Syne" (demonstrating some mad bodhrán and mandolin skills) that is a must for all yall's New Year's parties.
So if you're sick of the usual Christmas cover albums, and you're craving a rockabilly/country soundtrack for your holiday season, this wacky and fun album is a must for you and those on your list. You won't be disappointed by Karling's creativity or the tight musical skills of her talented band. Recorded live over the course of three days, the album has an energetic, impromptu, carefree feel (I think I even heard Karling start to giggle after a participant unexpectedly yelled out "give us a kiss" during the live taping of "Auld Lang Syne"). Plus, the proceeds generated are being donated to Save-A-Life Cat and Dog Adoptions, a non-profit, no-kill, all-volunteer animal rescue and adoption organization.
The album is available at cdbaby.com, or head out to one of Karling's upcoming holiday shows at Big's in Fullerton on December 21st with Big Sandy (9 pm – FREE!) or at B Ryder's in Bakersfield on December 23rd (9 pm). Or plan to spend New Year's Eve with James Intveld, the incomparable Rosie Flores, and Karling and the Kats at Big's in Fullerton. I'm sure she'll treat you to her rousing version of "Auld Lang Syne".
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Who knew that Ysera of the emerald dream, queen of the emerald dragonflight, was a pokemon?
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i got 5 of the big green dragon things
Shiny Dragonite is green coincidentally.
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"I still fight while I can fight"
6 Kentucky Fried Murkrow... ... ... We're all full, rather. I don't think I've ever mentioned how much I hate KFC and their moldy-ass chicken, actually?
5 Splashing Magikarp and a single (FUCK YEAH!) Seaking... The world may end yet.
In preparation for BW, I might actually tackle the Platinum Frontier and get all the symbols. Life caught me before I could get too into it, so... better late than never. I've already finished the Battle Tower ofcourse, but anyone got a good team for it (singles or doubles)?
You're a complete ignoramus for asking. Go get a Wailord shoved up your ass.
Jokes aside, a bunch of 'Karps @ Salac could win via flail, since Godkarp is faster. I'm confident a max of 130 atk and a max BP flail wouldn't be enough to OHKO a defensive Goldeen at the least, though...
While we're on the subject, who thinks Feebas is an ugly emo **** version of everyone's favorite carp?
Feebas and Milotic rock.....although teh Karp is still cooler.
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The first exhibition hall in the world was opened in Birmingham in 1850. In its place today stands the ICC, or International Conference Center, where over 400 conferences are held each year. Next to it is Symphony Hall, acknowledged by authorities in the field as one of the best in Europe. The Birmingham Hippodrome hosts the Royal Ballet, and its next door neighbor, the National Indoor Arena, is used for concerts and sports events. Birmingham is a city that sets great store by the arts, and its many theaters, cinemas, art galleries and museums have opened their arms to art lovers. Broad Street meanwhile is the scene of the city's nightlife, where The Arcadian and The Mailbox rival Broad Street. Birmingham is proud of having a very young population and of offering entertainment of all kinds oriented towards young people.
The Bull Ring, which celebrated its 800 anniversary in the year 2000, has been replaced today by the Bull Ring Shopping Center which consists of five separate sections and is visited by some 20 million people annually. The Farmer's Market meanwhile gives local farmers an opportunity to bring their produce fresh to the consumer. And the district known as the Jewellery Quarter, where 40% of England's jewelry is produced, is a place where you can personally witness the history of jewelry-making in the city and the high level of craftsmanship attained. Browsing through the approximately one hundred jewelry shops here is a pleasure all its own.
There are also many lovely spots to attract nature lovers in Birmingham. The National Sea Life Centre is a venue where you can see over 3,000 marine creatures as you wend your way between tunnels made of glass. Kings Heath and Cannon Hill are two parks where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll, and at Castle Bromwich Hall you will be impressed by the splendor of the gardens of this 18th century summer estate.
Birnimgham has a sizable population of immigrants from the Asian countries, which makes for an abundance of restaurants offering the seductive flavors of curry, cumin, coriander and ginger. You must try them! A range of alternatives is available to those who are eager to sample Pakistani cuisine in particular in the area known as the Balti Triangle. Literally meaning 'bucket', the 'balti' is a cooking pot with handles on the sides that has made it to Birmingham thanks to the many immigrants from Pakistan's Baltistan province. If you venture into this triangle that overlaps the districts of Sparkbrook, Balsal Heath and Moseley, you'll find yourself on an international tour as both the faces and the life style you encounter are transformed before your very eyes. Besides the many restaurants there are also shops selling clothing, jewelry and food items. And if it's Chinese you crave, you can make a stop at China Town.
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Dubois wrote:lockejn wrote:Dubois wrote:Lagavulin 12 Yrs
I'm not sure I've ever seen anything but outright praise for this one. . .
Not as much as the 16 Yrs...I wonder why ?
DavidUK wrote:slojo wrote:DavidUK wrote:The Ardmore TC is the only whisky I've ever had which I wasn't able to drink. Maybe there was something wrong with it, but it was dreadful.
That really does surprise me, I must say. What kind of whisky do you usually like?
There are none so far that I really don't like apart from the Ardmore TC. I guess my favourites are any Aberlour,Edradour 10,Quarter Cask, Caol Ila 10,Old Pultenay 12,Cragganmore,Clynelish 14
kyorke1 wrote:[quote="DavidUK"The Ardmore TC is the only whisky I've ever had which I wasn't able to drink. Maybe there was something wrong with it, but it was dreadful.
Ardbeg311 wrote:C'est moi! I've not gotten beyond the OB Bunnies . The 12, 18, Darach Ur were enjoyable whiskies.
Still, I guess my vote has to go to the Caol Ila 12yo. It certainly is not overpriced and has been consistently very good. My vote for "underrated" is because of they many who may never try it because of the more famous other Islays.
JayDie wrote:Kernow wrote:Glenfiddich Caoran reserve , i really like this.
Take what you can, but as far as I know this one won't be made anymore...
MacDeffe wrote:Apart from that I think almost all production is sold in Spain and maybe also Italy, so that's probably where its advertised for logical reasons
bobdaddydo wrote:How about Auchentoshan Three Wood
Collector57 wrote:I bought a 12yo CS Glengoyne yesterday so when I open it I'll be able to comment... Anyone had it? Mine is one of at least three versions - it has an embossed date on the neck rather than a paper label.
dramtastic wrote:Having just bought a bottle of Glen Moray 12 for a very reasonable price and enjoying
quite a lot, I'll nominate this one as well.
Ganga wrote:Part of it is that Bladnoch is never brought into the US. We NEED Bladnoch!


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Virgin Cruises: What Would You Like to See?
March 5, 2014 | By Sue Bryant | 40 Comments
40 Responses to "Virgin Cruises: What Would You Like to See?"
Judith Stutes
March 5th, 2014 @ 9:35 am
An "Adults Only" that was quiet and you couldn't hear the loud music and the children.
March 5th, 2014 @ 9:44 am
Personallly I think he shouldnt be catering to a younger market at all. The last few cruises that I have taken with my husband -I've noticed the younger generation overly wild and uncontrollable to the point where security had to be called as well as medical professionals. On my last cruise being that they showed up late My husband & I had to diffuse the situation ourselves. I think a cruise would be more profitable for him if he catered to the over 40 crowd. I think people would enjoy a cruise more if there wasnt distractions like the last couple I have witnessed onboard several cruise lines that cater to the younger crowd!
William Webb
March 5th, 2014 @ 9:46 am
I'd like to see the ship stay in port long enough for customers to get the feel and flavor of TRAVELING to a place different from where they live! For most people a week long party is not what makes a cruise a complete experience.
Thanks for asking.
March 5th, 2014 @ 9:54 am
Seniors are the growing group of cruisers, so smaller (1200-1500 passenger) ships, adult only, with night life and entertainment geared more towards that group. Free "house wine" with lunch and dinner (like some of the River Cruises already do). There are already too many cruise ships aimed at the younger party crowd … We need something aimed at the older crowd!
March 5th, 2014 @ 9:54 am
Adjustable Sleep Number Beds.
Rich N
March 5th, 2014 @ 9:57 am
Balcony staterooms for solo travelers.
March 5th, 2014 @ 9:59 am
No kids , nothing worse when trying to relax ,
And all inclusive drinks or at least a set ammount per trip and once it's used up then pay for extras
Larger bathrooms in cabins
Better hygiene rules when entering the dining areas ,to many people skip the hand wash and don't care about the germs .
Longer over night stops at some destinations
A free trip to all the people who bothered to comment here :)
Sam Francis
March 5th, 2014 @ 10:02 am
Solve the internet issue, and don't charge an arm and a leg for it. In fact, include it in the cruise fare. That's a big way to differentiate.
Vera Garcia
March 5th, 2014 @ 10:03 am
I would have enough lounge chairs and a bigger pool.
L Andrews
March 5th, 2014 @ 10:05 am
1. Larger staterooms/larger closets 2. Adults only ship or sailings
3. Longer stays/overnight stays in port
4. Enhanced in stateroom television programming
5. Wifi/Cell phone service included in all areas of ship.
6. redesigned embarkation/disembarkation routine
7. less then 3000 passengers
Anna robbins
March 5th, 2014 @ 10:09 am
The ship painted yellow like the sun ☆~☆… we are ncl loyal customers! But you could steal us away!!
tom partsch
March 5th, 2014 @ 10:29 am
I would like to see a larger shower.
March 5th, 2014 @ 10:35 am
NO kids, No smoking…. = Perfect Balance
Jennifer West
March 5th, 2014 @ 11:08 am
1 LOTS more tables for 2
2 Plenty speciality restaurants
3 Free WIFI
Bob Nelson
March 5th, 2014 @ 11:09 am
1.pool that is really heated
2. Larger cabins, with curtain that divides bed and seating area so one can be in bed, and the other could seat up.
3. No Formal dining, were here to relax.
4. Longer times in some ports.
5. Free WIFI from cabin.
6. Pay crew good wages, with tipping dependent on the quality of service.
Sherri Lorenz
March 5th, 2014 @ 11:12 am
Offer an organic menu with grassfed meats and a large gluten free selection. No one in the cruise industry does this, and a growing percentage of the population is more and more food conscious. We used to cruise 1-2 times a year, but cannot now due to our dietary restrictions and no one offering an option to buy up to a better menu. For people this is important to they will pay up knowing the food is more expensive, they do at home and they will so they can vacation.
Marian Dye
March 5th, 2014 @ 11:47 am
I am going to buck the trend and ask for reasonably priced holidays during school holidays and kids clubs staffed by professionals who speak English [if that is your preferred market] The kids clubs could be decorated/ set up in such a way that during term times it can be used for other things e.g. small parties, cards etc
To be able to sit in a restaurant and served by a waiter [not necessarily all the time] dress code to be smart.
Totally agree re enforced hygiene to prevent norovirus.
Games rooms, be it board games or card.
Good quality bed linen.
Pleasant, helpful , professional staff
Easily accessible sockets for iPads etc
Tea/coffee making in all rooms
Unusually ports of call where a lot of ships don't usually go.
With regards to food a good eclectic mix, with some fat free, sugar free etc options. [even if only no butter on vegetables]
Single cabins, without a horrendous single person supplement .
Anna Marie
March 5th, 2014 @ 11:52 am
no kids ship, staying at port longer,
no formal gowns, free wifi.
allgery free food, and organic grass fed.
movie night or free movies in rooms.
lots of things we like just some updates for things to keep us interested.
Joe Davis
March 5th, 2014 @ 11:59 am
Perhaps a "younger" crowd isn't the right term. We sail on Regent, so that is our bias. We've seen newly weds, families and passengers in their 80's.
For Virgin, perhaps affluence is one ingredient. Comments seem to favor no smoking, no kids, larger cabins. I'm guessing if you can afford luxury prices you won't be drunk or late.
Lyle Linville
March 5th, 2014 @ 12:05 pm
Embrace the Solo Traveler. I have two cruises, once in an Oceanview, and another in a Balcony. My invisible cabinmate used up funds that could have been used elsewhere on the ship, or in port. I WILL NOT be pidgeon-wholed in an inside cabin, which is all most lines offer the solo traveler.
March 5th, 2014 @ 12:29 pm
Luxury and keep the formale evenings a bit style on the cruise ships if you don't like it take a other cruise line..No smoking everywhere on the ship .no kids in part of the ship … special swimmingpool for kids…Free wifi …. more tables for two in the restaurant .no bath but shower in the staterooms
Mary K
March 5th, 2014 @ 12:40 pm
In addition to free or at least low cost wifi and house wine. a forward lounge on an upper deck with at least a180 degree view of the ocean ahead is a necessity! An outdoor bar/ lounge seating area adjacent would be ideal. And smaller ships, please!
Sharon White
March 5th, 2014 @ 12:50 pm
We love to cruise, but DREAD seeing the "monster kids" the parent's don't correct! We try to sail when kids are in school. So, "Adults only cruise" please, skip the formal night, less photos taken, free wifi in the room, coffee maker in the room, larger balcony, better TV station choices, music in the room, better food choices on the room service, softer mattresses, larger bathroom/shower stalls and cabins, less fancy meal choices in the dining room with larger portions, more time in port 'til later in the evening, and no smoking. Can't wait for our next cruise in Sept.!
March 5th, 2014 @ 12:51 pm
My Wish List for a Virgin Cruise.
Adults only areas that are enforced by the staff and crew.
Free mobile phone service for Virgin Mobile customers.
Sensible sized inside rooms. Don't punish me for not buying the higher priced balcony rooms and sailing inside to save money. If I can buy two cruises going inside for the price of one balcony cruise, I'm in.
No smoking anywhere inside, including the casino. Why must non-smokers breathe stinky, second hand smoke there and yet be protected from it elsewhere on the ship?
No ship over 3,000 guests.
Steve Hedley
March 5th, 2014 @ 12:52 pm
Tips included in the price.
Single cabins without a hefty surcharge
Michael Gaughan
March 5th, 2014 @ 12:59 pm
Virgin has done a good job with the airline finding a market willing to pay extra for a better class of service, without the bottom dollar being the big concern. without going into specifics, they simply need to market a cruise that's going to cost $xxxx up front for everything and not one where you pay $xxx before the cruise, and get a bill for $xxx at the end. It just seems a big gap between, say, a good-sized suite on the popular lines and getting onto one of the luxury lines. I read a lot on the Forums about longtime cruisers bemoaning how they feel nickel-and-dimed today. Maybe they can change the market where newer cruisers can appreciate NOT being N-&-D'ed?
But also since they're going from a clean sheet of paper: SMALLER SHIPS. Certainly no 4000 passenger behemoths. Bigger is not always better.
March 5th, 2014 @ 1:07 pm
Smaller ships, no formal nights, eat when and where you want with who you want. Varied entertainment in different areas. Overnight a atleast 2 ports. I honestly feel like crew/captain make a cruise.
March 5th, 2014 @ 1:22 pm
If I were Branson…
Integrate brand.
Virgin airline points/mile awards can be used to purchase cruises.
If you are elite tier with Virgin air, your elite status tranfers to cruise benefits…upgrades etc based on respective elite tier…early boarding, priority baggage.
Virgin mobile credits towards crise internet packages.
Lounge and Limo service for big spenders.
Cruise credit card that gives extra points used to purchase cruise and onboard spending.
The cross-branding possibilities are endless.
Barry Svee
March 5th, 2014 @ 1:34 pm
I agree that young adults are not where the money is.
1. Diva-friendly staterooms (lighted mirrors, a top makeup drawer, room in the bathroom for his and hers toiletries, e.g. not on the floor)
2. Larger adults-only sun & pool area
3. A walkaround promenade with padded lounge chairs for readers, which takes demand of lounge chairs in the sun decks
4. A cute comedy club lounge large enough to accommodate crowds for name acts
5. Piano Bar
6. Lounge with live jazz in the evening
7. One 24 hour hot tub or small pool area, weather permitting
8. Canopy shade in parts of the sun deck
9. Free wifi throughout the ship, even if there is a reasonable quota applied at first
10. Trendy fitness classes outdoors: yoga, kettlebells, whatever is hot
11. Hands-on cooking classes
12. Wine pairing classes
13. Scotch, whisky, gin, whatever tasting classes
14. Triva for Jeopardy whizzes
15. Pop trivia for not-so-Jeopardy whizzes
16. Local wifi hub for connecting cell phones for managing stateroom account, shore excursions, restaurant reservations, guest-to-guest messaging, daily activity schedule, and activity reminders. Upload photos and sell passengers a cute photo book on their way out.
17. Yes, more time in ports
18. End of formal nights. They go against airline luggage fees anyway.
19. Coffee that doesn't suck
20. Fresh pastries
March 5th, 2014 @ 1:38 pm
Im in my 40s with a teenage family , I think the ships should cater for younger people and families get rid once and for all of the myth of cruises are only for old people !
March 5th, 2014 @ 2:46 pm
1. No old grumpy travelers that think that cheerful children are annoying. Cruising should be fun, not about being surrounded by frowning old (or old acting) that think martinis, chain smoking and growling about kids makes them look like world travelers. It only makes them look like fools. Deal with the babies and young kids, their whining and diapers … after all, they're putting up with yours. Welcome to reality.
March 5th, 2014 @ 3:56 pm
No smoking at all, better control of sun loungers and adult only areas. Definitely no climbing walls, bumper cars or skating rinks. Parents who can't control their children should be removed at the next port. Gratuities for passengers to tip who they think worthy of and not have to cancel gratuities as soon as you embark.
March 5th, 2014 @ 4:45 pm
As with the 'Red' service on Virgin flights, have a touchscreen in rooms (or via a smartphone app) where one can order snacks to be delivered to you. Also, have comfy chat/lounging areas up on deck where groups can relax and socialize. Modern lighting fixtures would look cool at night. (Those plastic deck chaises aren't comfortable or conducive to conversing) Large hammocks would be fun too.
Jane Cunningham
March 5th, 2014 @ 5:26 pm
No children – an adults ( 21+) only line would be heaven and many would pay a premium to sail without children. Larger standard cabins.
March 5th, 2014 @ 5:33 pm
1.) Give us a cruise line for us (20's thru 50s) and not our parents! We love Disney and Carnival but focus this cruise line at adults-only (meaning 18 or older only) with a sexy fun nightclub at sea concept.
2.) Smoking is not sexy: No smoking in cabins or indoor common spaces anywhere. With smoking only allowed in special air-lock smoker lounges placed far from passenger cabins and common areas.
3.) A sleek topless pool and sun deck area is an absolute must: Think Nikki Beach at South Beach in Miami or the Moorea Pool at Mandalay Bay in Vegas.
4.) Numerous (6 to 8) outdoor hot tubs of varying sizes (not 3 or 4 oversized ones for the whole ship) with bar service.
5.) Borrow a range of Vegas nightlife concepts with cool & hip indoor-outdoor nightclubs with name DJs (Vegas DJs) spinning but make sure you also have chill spaces that are more into jazz and slower/lower beats.
6.) Hire cirque du soleil to do 3 different spectacular shows and consider having 4 cruises a year with big name talent.
7.) Stay classy: Keep one night at sea classy and black tie and gowns – seriously. Offer a huge assortment of gown, sexy black dresses and black tie rentals on board at reduced costs. The other nights can be casual.
8.) Think lifestyle & fitness & wellness: Offer cooking & nutrition classes, diet and make-overs, wine tasting, mixology, personal trainers, style makeovers, wellness classes, yoga classes, pilates, etc.
9.) We want a beach at sea that is always warm and fun: Forget about the never-used outdoor basketball court and miniature golf and shuffleboard. Give us a truly epic main pool (not the usual tiny cruise ship pool) with an opening glass roof, heaters, and multi-levels of lounge areas so if we are on a cruise on a chilly day in Feb or March – we know we can count on a warm pool and a warm, fun outdoor space.
10.) Create smaller balcony or oversized window cabins for singles
11.) Sail only from FL (Caribbean and Mexico) and LA/SF CA (Hawaii and Mexico and Alaska)
12.) Love the split bath design on Disney ships but women really do need a proper sit down vanity and make-up space.
13.) A casino.
14.) Consider partnering with Randy Gerber, Steve Wynn or another successful nightclub developer or hotelier – these guys just know how to do adult fun…
15.) We'd personally prefer to spend more full days at sea and then spend an extra night in port at someplace truly special (Martinique, Kauai, Cabo, etc).
16.) A Starbucks and an In-N-Out burger at sea!
17.) Your choice of 10 photos taken during your cruise are, like the wifi, included in your cost.
18.) Offer the first class version of cabins segregated from the rest of the ship with upgraded interiors, linens, vibe and it's own pool and hot tub and sun deck and a cafe.
19.) Offer a wide choice of first-run (not just released dvd) films in a screening room style theater and in our rooms and on a huge funnel screen overlooking the pool.
20.) Create a real library with a gas fireplace – a great place to go sit and read or get caught up on email.
21.) We really enjoy the rotational dining on Disney cruises and found the four dining room concept interesting and fun but do it with name brand restaurants everyone likes: Ruth Chris for steaks, etc.
22.) whatever you guys do – do NOT just buy an old cruise ship and renovate it "enough: and try to sell us on that. Virgin should design a completely new style of cruise ship from the keel up to realize a differentiating vision of adult cruising. Do that and within a few years you'll have a 6-ship fleet that's always booked.
March 5th, 2014 @ 6:58 pm
I'll second the ideas of No Smoking, free WiFi, less space wasted on ridiculous "attractions" like putt-putt, ice skating, etc. – we can do that at home! As far as children go it's poor parenting that creates poor behavior in kids, but unfortunately adults are the paying entities. So sorry, kids, we prefer you stay home, and you can blame your parents. Now…if there was a way to remove obnoxious adults….
March 6th, 2014 @ 12:46 am
The best thing a new ship could provide would be level entry to the bathrooms. Pipes could be in a lowered ceiling.
March 6th, 2014 @ 9:07 am
Adult only and no smoking anywhere on board.
House wines with meals included.
Overnight port stops.
No "reserving" deck loungers, rather first come first served.i am tired of selfish hoggers.
Keep passenger capacity under 2000.
Decent tables for two by window and dining al fresco.
No cordoned off exclusive areas that block access around perimeter of ship.
Good coffee.
March 6th, 2014 @ 5:32 pm
Longer in ports and more overnight stays would be my primary reason to change cruise line loyalties. A lot of what is listed above on wish lists ARE available on other cruise lines so bringing the best of the best all to one line would be great. Unfortunately, it will be a struggle to offer this and keep the price points at accessible levels to be affordable for the target market. Decent coffee shouldn't be too hard to offer, nor more tables for 2 on dining spaces. Treating staff well and giving them reasonable accommodation, hours and wages is my wish for every cruise line
March 6th, 2014 @ 9:05 pm
Most seem to want the Adults Only…..No Kids Cruises….totally agree. More Overnight stops. Yes no smoking. House wine for free with dinner would be nice. Better WiFi on ships, more affordable.
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