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As is often the case in the history of science, observations that do not agree with the dominant paradigm are swept under the rug until they build up to the point where they can no longer be ignored.
So was the case with epigenomics. Written off as a branch of genetics mainly relevant to gene imprinting, in recent years it has assumed a major role in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Epigenetic mechanisms are flexible genomic parameters that can change gene expression under external influences while propagating these modifications from one generation to the next. There are three major chemical alterations that fill the epigenetic toolbox: (1) DNA methylation, (2) histone modification, and (3) microRNA modification. These mechanisms can affect regulator genes, controlling the expression of diverse structural genes and guiding embryonic differentiation, including many sensitive developmental processes like the nervous system.
Until recently, epigenomics was considered to have limited impact on clinical conditions, and by this token would not merit consideration from the pharma industry. Indeed epigenetic disorders were considered rare, and of quite limited significance to the treatment of disease.
Within the last few years, all this has changed. There exists a class of chemical agents that affect these epigenes, and these are referred to as "epimutagens."
Many of these agents have important industrial applications and have become widespread through the environment, especially in the last decade. The exploitation of these findings will open up a large area of R&D in disease diagnostics and drug discovery that is already under way. Kalorama believes that the impact of epigenomic discoveries on the pharma industry will be substantially greater than is currently predicted.
There are two critical issues that represent potential opportunities for the biotech industry: (1) large-scale release of epimutagens into the environment, which may already be resulting in substantial damage to human and animal health; and (2) a huge market for potential epigenomic drugs and diagnostics. These present tremendous opportunities for companies at all levels: epigenetic diagnostic companies, therapeutic companies, and companies that focus on tool-based technologies that supply the industry.
Predictions for growth within the epigenomics sector by analysts are aggressively optimistic. Our own model is that an epigenomic drug market of $800 million could grow to $8 billion in six years. A severe and prolonged downturn in the world economy, as well as unforeseen and drastic setbacks in clinical trials, are negative risk factors, but a promising pipeline and the progress to date in epigenetic technologies leads to Kalorama's estimate.
Kalorama predicts that the major part of this growth in the next five years will occur in the oncology sector. This conclusion reflects the demand of cancerous conditions and the absence in so many instances of effective therapies. Furthermore, thorough epigenetic-based disease models have yet to be developed for neurological-, immunological-, and cardiology-based conditions.
At present the major pharma companies are faced with a downward spiral of profitability. Epigenetic technologies represent an escape from this corrosive cycle of greater and greater expenditures and poorer and poorer yields.
Kalorama believes that the gravity of the challenge and the risk from inaction are serious issues that must be addressed by a concerted effort. Such action must represent a partnership between the commercial and academic research institutions, including universities, the federal government, and private foundations. Many of the major pharma/biotech players are already pursuing vigorous and imaginative epigenomics programs, so any new entrants into the field must therefore proceed with upmost alacrity.
K. John Morrow Jr., Ph.D. ([email protected]), is the author of Epigenomics: Future Applications in Therapeutics and Diagnostics by Kalorama Information.
K. John Morrow Jr., Ph.D. ([email protected]), is the author of Epigenomics: Future Applications in Therapeutics and Diagnostics by Kalorama Information.
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Select the bean you want to modify.
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> WSAD 5.1.1, WAS 5.1 test environment
> I have a requirement from our architect to parse a large text file and
> put the chunks into a queue. I have two sample beans. An mdb that
> listens on the queue, and pulls messages off successfully when I use the
> sample 'put' bean, through the UniversalTestClient and send a message.
> This works because the QueueConnection, QueueSession and QueueSender all
> get initialized and cleaned up within the simple put method.
> In my method I know I am trying to do too much but I do not know how
> much wiggle room I have with the architect. I trying to send a large
> number of messages, parsed from a 90Meg data file, through the queue.
> Without adding a session.commit(), it fails after about 6k messages. So
> I am guessing that there is some transactional management at the
> bean/container level, and since I am not commiting, the messages don't
> get committed to the queue, and the receiver cannot being pulling
> messages off the queue.
> When I try to do a session.commit I get:
> javax.jms.IllegalStateException: Method not permitted in global transaction
> If I tear down the session and the sender after I send one message, and
> it works for quite a while before apparently running out of resources with:
> javax.jms.ResourceAllocationException: MQJMS2008: failed to open MQ queue
> I have tried disabling XA in the WAS Admin Console, but I still wind up
> in a global transaction.
> Clearly I am having some problems grasping what is exactly going on. Can
> someone suggest a possible solution, or some links to resources that can
> explain what I am running into?
> Here are relevant parts from the code:
> ejbCreate:
> initialContext = new InitialContext();
> qCFactory = (QueueConnectionFactory)
> initialContext.lookup("java:comp/env/QM");
> outDummyQueue =(Queue)initialContext.lookup("java:comp/env/QUEUE");
> my method:
> qConnection = qCFactory.createQueueConnection();
> qConnection.start();
> qSession = qConnection.createQueueSession(true,
> QueueSession.CLIENT_ACKNOWLEDGE);
> dataQueueSender = qSession.createSender(outDummyQueue);
> while((line = in.readLine())!= null){
> TextMessage tMsg = qSession.createTextMessage();
> tMsg.setStringProperty("Test1","T");
> tMsg.setStringProperty("Test2","F");
> //actually does something with the data
> //and puts it into a string
> String message = "something";
> tMsg.setText(message);
> dataQueueSender.send(tMsg);
> //qSession.commit();
> }
> in the finally:
> if (dataQueueSender != null)
> dataQueueSender.close();
> dataQueueSender = null;
> if (qSession != null)
> qSession.close();
> qSession = null;
> if (qConnection != null)
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china's manufacturing quality are really low. they can make cheap stuff fine but few would buy high end products from them. whether that changes or not who knows?
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The missile tests aren't to demonstrate a desire to blow up the U.S or any world domination scenario.
They are and always have been a case of brinksmanship where nations then give N Korea aid they sorely need because of NK's perceived threat of nuclear weapons.
It's kind of like we'll give you this, if you stop doing that.
Jong-Il is pretty savvy when it comes to this stuff. Nations fall for it every time.
Some historians say this a legacy of the Korean war, a war which many pundits think the US started.
NKoreans tend to believe there hasn't been a truce, and they've been unfairly demonized.
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they are decades away from having the capabilities of invading taiwan.
there have been plenty of discussions of taiwan rejoining china. a lot of issues get in the way though obviously. i'm sure all those videos of taiwanese politicians fighting and throwing stuff at each other probably had something to do with that heated debate.
it's not likely but if it were ever to happen. say china makes concessions as far as autonomy or self governing themselves locally or something. you never know.
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I have an LG 52LG50 purchased a little over year ago. In September 2009 3 weeks before the warranty expired the TV would not stay on - OR OFF!
Coming home from work one day, pressing the power button the TV clicked on powered up showed the picture then BAM shut off! As soon as it shut off it clicked back on and repeated the cycle. Pressing the remote or buttons on the set had no effect. The only way to keep it off was to unplug it.
Now, if I let the TV sit unplugged overnight, the next day the TV powers on and stays on. If I turn it off, it does not stay off it just clicks back on immediately- then stays on.
Since it was under warranty, LG sent it out for repair. 4 days after getting it back, same symptoms. So I had the TV sent a SECOND time. Got it back after LG extending the warranty worked fine for a week and now same issue.
First time they replaced the "main/mother" board, second time a second part. I think having to do with the IR receiver.
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GreetingsCustomer based on what you have mentioned as to what has been replaced so far, there isn't really much left that can cause the problem you described. Whenever I receive a TV in my shop, or make a service call for the same problem, the first thing I suspect is the tact switch control panel. This is the set of switches and circuit board for the Volume, Channel, etc. functions. If one of the miniature momentary-contact switches malfunctions, or if there is a problem on the circuit board they are mounted on, it is very possible for one or more functions to activate on their own. Normally the easiest way to confirm or eliminate this as a suspect is to disconnect the wiring from the control board to the main board. This still allows control by the remote and if the problem stops, then replacing the board is easily done.
In your situation, given the fact that this problem has existed since before the original warranty expired, I don't see a problem with having it serviced one more time. Ultimately, if they fail to fix the problem, they should provide you with a replacement or credit toward purchasing a new TV.
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Thanks Dan,
Leaving the TV unplugged overnight does not "fix" the problem anymore like I discribed. This mornign the TV just keeps clicking on and off :(
Here is what I'm trying to figure out:
1)Why would the TV work of for 4-5 days after being serviced then have the same problem? Is it something I'm doing wrong? We didn't have this problem untill we purchased an LG blueray player (BD390). (I seriusly think there is a bug with the Blueray and LG's "Simplink")
2)You're right, if it's failed to be fixed again, a replacement or credit should be due. This seems like a difficult battle. Who do I request that through, the service tech or LG? Any tips to sweet talk them into doing it?
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OK, I wasn't aware of the additional equipment. As a process of elimination, disconnect any extra connections and equipment, power everything off but the TV and see if the problem persists. If the problem stops, connect it up everything one at a time to see what may trigger the problem. It is possible the Simplink is causing problems, I have seen it happen in other equipment.
If the TV continues to have the same issue when disconnected, contact LG and explain the situation. If you need to talk to a supervisor, don't hesitate to ask. LG has been one of the more accommodating companies in my experience.
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If you look in the "already tried" section. I've already tried removing all additional equipment.
This is what I can't figure out, is the TV damaged or not?
"1)Why would the TV work of for 4-5 days after being serviced then have the same problem?"
Am i'm "frying" the TV when hooking up external devices such as my laptop or camera or blueray player?
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Yes, there could be a problem with connecting the LG components and trying to use the Simplink. This should not be caused by any devices such as a laptop or camera. My advice to any of my customers who purchased LG products is to turn off the Simplink and use a universal remote such as a Harmony to control all the devices. This is due to the frequent troubles relating to the Simplink over
. As far as it working for 4 or 5 days and then acting up, it may take that long for a component to break down and cause the problem you are having. Since many components operate in an upper level mode, it doesn't take much to cause them to malfunction when all parameters are not correct.
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How do I reset the TV to factory default?
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Unlike other brands and models, in this TV there is no owner accessible master reset of any kind. Instead, LG has a reset option for the Picture and for the Audio settings in the Menu. While these would be of little use in your situation, I would suggest going into the Menu, if you are able, and turn off the Simplink function. This will disable any influence on the TV by signals over the HDMI input.
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replied 6 years ago.
The TV has had simplink off.
Turning Simplink on actually helps a little bit. If the tv keeps turning on and off and I power on the blueray player, it keeps the TV on and I can use it as normal.
I'm getting fed up with this TV, LG and their support. I'm about 1 phone call away from making a youtube video of me smashing the TV in with a bat while playing the recordings of the rediculous phone calls.
I'm willing to open up the TV to reset to default if needed. Just need to know what to do once the cover is off.
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There is no physical reset of any kind such as a hidden button or otherwise. I find it interesting that the Simplink actually helps to keep the TV on. It does confirm that it is an associated problem though and that the internal processor in the TV is somehow corrupt. Since any "factory reset" only adjusts customer settings, it is extremely unlikely to have any effect on your problem, even if it had a "master reset". Any information embedded in the EEPROM IC and other control circuitry would be unaffected. The only way these are reset is when they are replaced at the factory.
The only other exception would be a firmware update using the USB port. Different versions of this model TV has been known to have issues with turning on and off on certain DTV channels. Since you mentioned that the main board had originally been replaced, I assumed that this would not be needed. If you have the stamina to withstand another call to LG, ask what their current firmware version is and if they can supply it to you. It is a file around 48MB in size and would utilize a USB thumbdrive/memory stick.
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An extended warranty is one of those common end-of-sale add-ons almost everyone is familiar with. Extnd your TV's warranty for a small fee, in case anything goes wrong. At first this seems like a decent idea. After all, TVs are expensive, very high-tech, and pretty complex, right?
However, dig a little deeper and you'll find that extended warranties are almost always a waste of money.
Lets dig that deep.
Here's the break down for the potential rationale for "extending" a warranty in the first place.
Perception: The factory warranty isn't great
This is true. Most factory warranties are a year on parts, and three months on labor (or sometimes a full year on labor, too). As you can guess, the labor is the expensive part. However, this isn't the whole story, as we'll see in the next part.
Fix: Many credit cards and even some stores double the manufacturer's warranty for free. Here's Visa's, MasterCard's, Discover's, and AmEx's pages on the subject. The New York Times has a decent article on the subject.
Perception: Flat-panel TVs are fragile
This isn't true, at least not as far as warranties are concerned. Yes, you can easily break a TV by dropping it, kicking it, using it as a sled, etc. But the fact is under normal usage, flat-panel TVs are extremely reliable.
Consumer Reports has HDTV repair information from 190,000 of its readers. Between 2008 and 2012, it found the average repair rate among the major brands for LCDs is 4.3 percent, and 4.6 percent for plasmas. Even if you expand that out to all the brands it had information for (16), the average rate of repair is only 6 percent. It figured the margin of error is in the +/-3 percent range. I'd argue the repair rate is even lower, as people with a problem are far more likely to complain. But now we're arguing statistics, and I'm no Nate Silver.
Even beyond flat-panel TVs being very reliable, most of the major problems you might encounter with a TV you're going to see in the first 30 days, which is well within the return policy of most retailers (though that's worth checking ahead of time). Of the potential problems that might manifest after the first 30 days, the majority of them will happen within the first year (when you're covered by the manufacturer).
Sure there are going to be stories like, "Well, I bought a TV and it broke," but keep in mind these are anecdotal. Just because one TV broke, doesn't mean all TVs break. Well, OK, all TVs do break, we're arguing about over what period of time.
Over time, your TV will age. It's possible the power supply or other major component will fail. This is true of any product. In my 10+ years of reviewing, I've had only a handful of TVs break. Every broken flat panel was dead out of the box, likely dropped by some over(under?)zealous delivery guy. Every single one.
Everyone remembers their long-lived CRT tube-TV, but remember, the TVs we all grew up with had decades of development to get them to that point. Incidentally, the one CRT TV I had for long-term loan blew up. Every reviewer I know who had that TV for long-term loan, theirs also blew up, in exactly the same way.
This is anecdotal, too, of course, and admittedly I don't have TVs for very long, but it says something, I think.
Fix: Statically speaking, your TV isn't likely to break. Check out "How long to TVs last" for more info. I don't recommend, though buying a used plasma.
Perception: Warranties are cheap, so why not?
Well, I can't argue with you there, at least compared with how expensive they used to be. And "cheap" of course, is relative, as they're a lot cheaper than replacing the entire TV. But think about why they're cheaper now than they were. These underwriters aren't doing you a favor, they price their policies based on what the market determines. If TVs were breaking all over the place, the price would be higher.
I'll give you another anecdote. When I worked at Circuit City in college, we were required to offer extended warranties at the end of the sale. I don't remember specific prices, but I do recall a one-year plan on a VCR could cost upwards of 25 percent of the price of the product. A five-year plan on a pair of speakers? Pennies on the dollar. Which do you think is more likely to break?
And another thing, we were often paid more on the extended warranty than we were on the product. What does that say about the profit margin? The same was true with cables, by the way.
It's also important to check what extended warranties, regardless of price, won't cover. For example, they probably won't cover burn in. Most have a dead-pixel threshold. Got one annoying bad pixel? You're out of luck.
Fix: With most plans in the 10 percent range of the total price (depending on warranty length), they're not offensive, per se. But that's still over $100 on a $1,000 TV, which is not really a small chunk of change. Cheaper than replacement? Sure. But they're "cheap" because the warranty providers don't have to replace/fix many TVs. If they did, the plans would be a lot more expensive.
Bottom line
Extended warranties are just insurance for your TV. The plan provider is betting you won't have to use it, and you're hoping the same thing. Flat-panel TVs have proven very reliable, so it's unlikely you'll need to repair a TV.
But if you're not comfortable buying something without insurance, don't let me stop you. Whatever helps you sleep at night, I'm for. However, if you're on the fence about extended warranties, just know that you're probably better off saving the money.
One final point. TV prices drop every year, while size, features, and usually picture quality, all increase. The first plasma TV cost more than $15,000. Now you can get a TV with 21 times the resolution, and looks better in general, for less than $1000. But let's say your TV does break in five years. You'll be able to replace it for far less money than you originally bought it for, or you can get something new that's even better. OLED perhaps, or maybe Ultra HD 4K.
If you're not the type of person who likes the idea of replacing TVs often, and you're worried about reliability even though the numbers show otherwise, then by all means get a warranty. For everyone else, skip 'em and spend that money on something like a TV setup Blu-ray, which will make your TV look better.
Got a question for Geoff? First, check out all the other articles he's written on topics like why all HDMI cables are the same, LED LCD vs. OLED, active versus passive 3D, and more. Still have a question?Send him an e-mail! He won't tell you what TV to buy, but he might use your letter in a future article. You can also send him a message on Twitter @TechWriterGeoff or Google+.


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Toxicology tests on two women, hit and killed in late December on San Marcos Pass, show drugs were in their systems. The Santa Barbara County Coroners Bureau says Barbara Romero of Lompoc had methamphetamine and methadone in her system. They also found codeine, morphine, and methadone in the testing on Santa Barbara resident Sara Ornelas. The two women were struck and killed on San Marcos Pass near the Rancho San Marcos Golf Course on December 21st, while reportedly chasing their dog in traffic. The dog was also killed by on coming traffic. Family members say Romero and Ornelas had been Christmas shopping in Santa Barbara earlier in the day. Details about the accident, and how the dog got out of the car on the busy highway are still part of a Highway Patrol investigation.
Drugs Linked to Double Fatal Crash
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CARROLLTON - Maybe the Cowboys won't need Adam "Pacman" Jones back in the secondary after all.
The biggest playmakers at organized team activities Tuesday were a pair of low-profile, third-year defensive backs: cornerback Alan Ball and safety Courtney Brown. Ball had an interception and each player had a couple of deflections, earning praise from teammates and coach Wade Phillips.
The performances came one day after the team backtracked on owner Jerry Jones' comment that he was considering a reunion with Jones, the cornerback released following a troubled 2008 that included a fight with his team bodyguard and a six-game suspension.
Most of the offseason chatter about the Cowboys' secondary has been about the free-agent signing of Gerald Sensabaugh, the return of a healthy Terence Newman and the development of second-year pros Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick. But Ball and Brown stole the show Tuesday.
Although Ball is a corner and Brown a safety, Phillips said he hopes to engineer a switch. He wants each to learn the other position, and said he thinks their skills are better suited to their new spots. Both are listed at 6-foot-1, but Brown is about 20 pounds heavier at 204.
Phillips said Ball, though undersized, is a good tackler capable of handling the physical play required of a safety.
"Smaller guys have played safety before," Phillips said. "Not many of them can do it. I think he is one that can."
Ball appeared in 10 games last season, and had nine tackles and one pass deflection. He took most of his reps Tuesday as the first-team safety, filling in for Ken Hamlin, who was out for personal reasons.
Ball's biggest fan Tuesday was linebacker Bradie James.
"Alan Ball is a guy I definitely would want to play with," James said. "He has a high motor. He knows what to do. And he is a guy you can be confident in."
Brown, who played corner in college at Cal Poly, appeared in nine games and recorded seven tackles last season. Phillips said he is more of a natural cornerback who was forced to play at safety last season. On Tuesday, he had two deflections, including a deep pass from Tony Romo to Roy Williams that he knocked down at the last moment.
"If he can cover like he covered today, he might have a home right there," Phillips said.
Phillips said he threw both into the Tampa game and that the 13-9 win was "one of our best games of the season."
Newman, who battled a groin injury last season, said his young teammates have shown they can handle the strain of learning two positions. Their flexibility, he said, ensures the Cowboys will have depth.
"For those guys to play corner and safety, and have to learn both positions as well as the nickel - they are playing three different positions and they are not making any MEs," Newman said. "Those are mental errors. It's a good thing when they can do that and play good football."
The team has been practicing at a high school stadium in suburban Carrollton since the collapse of its practice facility last month. A handful of players were sidelined with a variety of minor ailments that receiver Patrick Crayton said might have to do with the artificial turf.
"It's a nice high school stadium, but I hate this stuff," Crayton said. "(It's) pitiful on your legs and joints. I wish we could have found a grass stadium. You have got to work with what you got."
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Amazing !!!
My wife and I stayed for 7 nights, and it was no where near enough. Whoever said you can't get enough of a good thing, was thinking about Couples Negril. The staff, the food, the entertainment, it's all there. We are already looking forward to next year there.
Couples Negril --Worth a Winter Sojourn
My husband and I chose Couples Negril based on many positive reviews from TripAdvisor and Epinions. This was his maiden journey to Jamaica, and this was my second, having stayed at Sandals Ochos Rios 4 1/2 years ago with a friend. Thus, my review will attempt to compare the two and add to the threads I read. We visited the week of January 12-19, 2003.
Check-in at Montego Bay went fairly smoothly. I agree with some of the travelers to get through Immigration quicker is to go to the booths on the far left. I also suggest carrying a pair of shorts on board to change in the airport, which we did as the airport does not have very much a/c, and it can be hot, especially if you fly from a very cold climate. The Couples Booth got us on a van that took us to the resort, and the driver was entertaining. The road trip was fine as it looked as though it was fairly new. So for those who recommend the flight vs the road, the road is fine and is provided by the hotel. The only thing is to be sure to look for all of your belongings when you are dropped off at the hotel. We lost a windshirt in the van and weren't able to trace it later when we discovered we didn't have it, although the front desk did its best to assist us.
Check-in was fine; I had expected a little confusion and champagne. Unlike Sandals, whereby the lobby is air conditioned, Couples is not. But they brought cold towels to refresh you, just as they do at Sandals. It took awhile to get to the room--about 35 minutes, but once we were given the basic room rules, the luggage followed fairly quickly.
The room is what you see on the Internet. Our room was situated on the 3rd floor of Building 4. We were pleased because we had a pretty garden view, and a glimpse of the ocean. When you step outside, you can hear the traffic during the day, but at night, the place settles and it's fairly quiet. What we learned though is the bathroom window faces outside (it's not internal like at Sandals), thus, it's a good idea to close your bathroom door at night to ensure a little extra privacy. As some other travellers have reported, there were a few ants. But they appeared only when something sugary was in the room, such as in our case, some chewing gum. The water pressure is not good in the evening as many people take their showers then before heading off the dinner, but that could happen in someone's home too. We appreciated having tv in the room, especially to know what was happening in the world since another threat of war was lingering. The housekeeping staff was gracious about bringing extra towels in the evening for the next day.
The mix of guests was terrific. We were concerned about being a handful of older people (we are in our early to mid 40's). There were only a few in the 20's, many in their 30's, and quite a few of us from 40+. We also expected the guests to be very sports oriented. We learned later that Couples Swept Away had more of those clientele. We were glad that mature figures were donned, and yet there were plenty of activities for one to participate in. My husband had a great appreciation for the tennis pro, Larry, as he had not played in a long time, and he managed to get into a few games with a racket. Other guests reported the same.
The pool area is very nice. Plenty of chairs, water in good shape, pool bar looked good but we didn't spend time there. We got our drinks from the Beach Grill. They have a mix of bartenders, but the ones I really liked were Sheldon and a new person, Kevin. We also liked the self-service area whereby you could help yourself to soft drinks, tea, and fresh, cold water, and ice. There are more pools at Sandals, and I liked the pool bars a little more.
Grounds were fairly well-kept at Couples, but they contrast greatly to the beauty of grounds at Sandals Ochos Rios. Sandlas has twice or three times the varieties of plants and flowers, and are proud of their landscaping, as evidence by the morning walks lead by different employees, including tours of their orchid gardens. They should be. I liked the outdoor chess and shuffleboard at Sandals, plus I thought their wedding areas were a little more elaborate.
Couples puts more effort in their beach area. There are more trees and sand, plus you are allowed to walk during the day along the beach on other properties, which you could not at Sandals. Lots of chairs, but they needed to be cleaned a little more often. Liked the hammocks especially when I wanted to just read and not be in the sun all of the time, but near the water for a breeze. Water was very warm, as was the weather. It was 85-88 F air temps nearly every day, and for the exception of January 13, whereby a passing shower lasted 10 minutes, it was sunny and beautiful. At Sandals OR in July it was in the 90's, and had passing showers most days, but not enough to keep one from being on the beach. But compared to where my friend and I were living at the time, it was cooler!
I won't comment on the things that people enjoyed such as the Booze cruise, other to say that we agree that it was a fun time, and we didn't see anyone get "looped." While we didn't partake of many late night activities, most people reported that they enjoyed them. Sandals differs in that it includes Dunn's River Falls in their package. Water sports more inclusive at Couples though. In addition to what Sandals offers (snokeling, diving, and will take you out on their hobie cats), Couples will take you water skiing, show you a little on how to use their hobie cats for sailing, and offer diving lessons that qualify towards certification if you want them.
We took one of the excursions to Mayfield Falls. Compared to Dunn's River Falls, I thought this was more intimate and interesting. It was very challenging to walk through the river, and the falls, which have mineral water were refreshing. Important to have a good guide to help though as there are many nooks and crannies you can fall into. Our guide was Zuki. He was strong and interesting. We like the footpath back as he explained the different plants and trees that people in Jamaica consume for nourishment or for medicinal reasons. While we recommend him, he's not the best picture taker. Most of our photos were completely off-center. The lunch served was delicious and one of the best lunches we had on the vacation. We suggest inquiring with the tour rep about what to tip the driver, especially if you are the only ones taken to the place. Our driver looked surprised when we didn't tip him generously. We think he still got a decent cut of the profits, and moreover, he didn't know much about the area past Negril, so while he did his job adequately, the ride wasn't special either to warrant a big tip.
Regarding the shopping and the hussle of the natives: Jamaica is still a developing place. The number one product is tourism. The shopping trip that is provided for free (which Sandals does not) by Couples was pretty good. They take you to 2 duty free areas, and one open area. I had good success in the open area of finding what I wanted, and didn't feel quite as pressured as I did at the ones in Ochos Rios. There is another open area about .2 mile from the resort that is easy for walking and shopping. We were pressured to buy there, but because of my previous experience in Ochos Rios, I knew how to handle the sellers and negotiated some pretty good deals (ie Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee - 2 lbs for $15 US). My advice to those who are seeking good deals is to trade in Jamaican currency (which I obtained in the states--much better rates), have the seller make the first offer, then counter their offer, and keep in mind what you wish to spend, and be prepared to walk out if you believe their price is not what you think the product is worth. I also make certain I didn't have too much cash to offer in order to get my last deals. Don't offer credit cards for open areas; save those for the duty free malls for rum and other various items.
The one aspect that I noticed the most between Sandals OR and Couples Negril: the food. Sandals was fabulous. It was like going on a good cruise ship, and every meal was good. I gained some weight on my first trip; this one I did not. At Couples, I filled out my guest survey and I expressed our concerns about the handling and storage of food as I got a little sick twice (nothing major, just went through my system pretty quickly). The director of dining did call once to apologize when I mentioned it to the Guest Relations person. In my view, they keep food that can spoil faster in containers that needed to conduct cold from the ice, and they didn't. They needed more cold food at lunch time, and the dinners were just so-so in the main dining area. Also, the music was too loud in general. But the wait staff were very good. I particularly enjoyed seeing Philip in the main dining area, and Rudolph in the specialty restaurant. Rudolph ensured that my husband's birthday dinner went well, and the music is sweeter since they contract out to a flutist and a violinist. We ate in the specialty restaurant 3 times since we weren't satisfied with the main dining room. But other travellers were pleased with the food in general. We ate in the Beach Grill once, and were satisfied with the meal there. And I suspect the resort will do what they can to make it better since they are very service oriented and responsive to customer comments.
So to recap:
Bigger Beach--Couples Negril
Watersports--Couples Negril
Sunsets--Couples gets a slight edge
More activities included in the package--Couples Negril
Service orientation about equal with Sandals
People mix--Couples Negril, if you go in the winter
Sunset Cruise--great. It lasts 3 hours and it is fun
Ride to and from airport--Couples is good and they get you there on time.
Food--Sandals OR, plus you can eat at the other Sandals at Dunn's
Atmosphere--Sandals OR
Wait people with more sense of humor--Sandals OR
More pools, more outdoor activities (chess, shuffleboard)--Sandals OR
Prettier weddings--Sandals
Golf--Sandals gets the edge
Room views--Sandals gets a slight edge, but appreciated the quiet at Sandals more
More variations of trips offered through Sandals, such as a trip through Blue Mountains and Kingston, horseback riding at St Ann's Bay (but they are not included in the package)
You get Dunn's River Falls included
Sandals also offers flower arrangements delivered to the room for a fee and are done beautifully (my friend gave it to me as a surprise, they last all week and I took mine home)
If you want to just relax and have a good time, either is recommended. Jamaica is a wonderful place--but you should stay on the resorts in order to keep relaxed since the management at the resorts understand US service expectations.
Beyond Our Greatest Expectations!
My husband and I just returned from a beautiful 2 week honeymoon to Couples Negril. It was more than what we had expected. In fact, I would rate this resort a 6 star as compared to the other resorts we had seen during our stay in Negril. It is located between Riu Tropical and Grand Lido resorts. We had the best beach.
Couples Negril is everything you could want in a trip; beautiful weather, excellent beaches, beautiful views and lounging facilities, variety of events and theme parties to keep you entertained, top notch food and service, and nice bonuses for honeymooners. Our room was upgraded to an oceanview room at no extra charge, and the complimentary massages were the best we have experienced ever.
The food was the best we have had as compared to all other destinations we have been to. Dining at the Otaheite Restaurant was divine, except for one thing, the restaurant is find dining and the portions served are quite small. We ordered 2 servings of each course because, you can!
The staff and family and couples made us feel as though we were treated as royalty. We especially miss Nepaul (Shaggy), Sheldon, and all the bar staff at the Beach Bar. Try the famous Sheldon special and, those Bob Marley shots. Oh, what a feeling. Our drinks were the "Dirty Banana", and the "Hummingbird". The "Citraid" was a terrific non-alcholic beverage for those hot afternoons. The pool was perfect, especially with the falls by the swim up bar ( a perfect spot for you tanning junkies). Oh, my tan - awesome!
We are thinking of our next trip to Couples Negril for December 2003 and we can't wait.
The only piece of advice I can give is to watch out for the hammocks on the beach. They have sandmites and i ended up with almost 50 bites on my back and the back of my legs. Stay covered up on the hammocks and don't lie on them for a long time cause you'll end up itching for awhile. Thankfully, that didn't put too much of a damper on our trip because you can't help but love the place your in at Couples Negril. No matter what, it is a dream for two!
Good time
We spent 4 nights in November of 2002 at Couples Negril. Very nice facility. Restaurants/qualiity of food / bar service all very good. Went on the sunset catamaran cruise to the Pickled Parrot. Catamaran had a simple bar which was fine and some entertainment. Really great to go in the late afternoon as the seas were smooth and their was a beautiful sunset.
Nice beach area, kept clean and the water is wonderful in November.
Used the au naturel beach which could use improvement. Very small area with self service bar ( A cooler with beer and a few mixers) but still nice to have a small section for yourself.
Most guests between the ages of 25-35. NIce facilities for exercise along with tennis courts and water sports.
Topless is common on the beach. A few at the pool but the atmosphere is very relaxed. No one cares.
Lots of good restaurants nearby..short cab ride but worth the trip if you want to get out and explore one day.
Overall- A first class facility...
I feel obligated to write this as this web site was critical in my choosing Couples Negril as a vacation destination. SOOOOOO glad we chose this resort. It was fabulous. First and foremost was the staff. They were truly wonderful and they completely made the trip. Second was the food. Absolutely delicious with a wide range of choices and magnificent presentation. The grounds of the resort were beautiful and well maintained. It made waking up every morning exciting since you couldn't wait to get outside. The rooms were nice, just as they're pictured on the website, the only downside was the bathroom, as it was a bit small. But really, who cares about the bathroom in the grand sceme of things! Our room was in the building next to the pool and Cassava Terrace which was very convenient, however, at night a bit noisy as they had entertainment after dinner usually until 10 or 10:30 at night. Not unbearable however, since to our surprise we were often in the room before 10 every night. That Jamaican sun will take it out of you! Take the catamaran cruise. There's one to Rick's cafe that we never made since most recommended the complimentary one that provided free drinks and entertainment on board. Cliff jumping was great and made for good pictures! As for the bus ride in, don't sweat it. Considering we never left the resort the entire week, this was really the only time we saw the country. Coming and going it never took longer than an hour and 15 minutes. Very interesting/eye opening as it's a very poor country. Also, prepare yourself to be propositioned for "party stuff." This was a little unsettling at first considering you may be out on your raft in the Carribean Sea and have someone in a boat riding the property line trying to sell you pot, but they were never annoying and with one "No thanks" that was all they needed to move on. By mid-week they seemed to find new territory anyway. The water is beautiful as is the beach with the sea grapes and palms. The weat
d roll in around 1pm and stay maybe 20-30 minutes. We had only one afternoon that was completely rained out. Overall, the trip was WONDERFUL and we hope to do it again next year. We'd definitely go back around the same time (mid-November), as we found out the resort was at 40% capacity, which is a little more laid back than the spring when they're closer to full capacity. If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer what I can. Happy vacationing!
Couples Negril 10th anniversary
Couples Negril was a great choice for us!! We decided to skip the road trip from Montego Bay to Negril and flew with Burl air took 15 minutes "great people". When we arrived at Negril airport, a van was waiting for us from Couples Resort, took about 2 min to get over to couples. We were greeted with all smiles, a glass of champagne, and a cold towel we just looked at each other and said "wow! we are in heaven". We were asked to fill out some papers and just relax, "everything is taken care of". This was only a few minutes and off to the room we went. We had gone for a Beachfront suite and the gentleman was taking us to a garden view suite so we told him this was not right.... only took a few minutes and they straightened everything out, they were very smooth about it... The room was very large, a very large bathroom with a jacuzzi tub which we used. We had a great time meeting people at the swim up bar and Pool Jacuzzi. We loved sitting and talking with Tennison who was our favorite bartender of all, after only one sitting, he new what we were drinking and everytime we returned he would say Hello and go mix a 7 and 7 and get a miller light without me even asking... I was very impressed. My wife snorkeled for the very first time and loved every sec of it, the water was very clear. The Catamaran cruise is a must, don't miss this one, we had a great time and they take you over to the picked parrot. Although it is closed there is a 40 ft cliff you can dive from, I did it and about half our cruise did too. The food was excellent, plenty of great beach to sunbathe on and the piano bar is a allnight party if you want it to be. We just got back 2 days ago (our stay was 4Oct-7Oct 2002) and we are already planning our next trip, we are thinking of the double take next time 5 or 6 days at each resort, Negril and Ochos Rios..
Relaxing getaway!
We just returned from a four day trip to Couples Negril and had a wonderful time. We had previously been to Ocho Rios in 1995 and 1997 and stayed at the resort that was then called Ciboney and is now Beaches Grand Sport. In comparison to our experiences at Ciboney, we found Couples Negril to be similar in meeting our expectations. We enjoyed the villas with stocked refrigerators and semi-private pools at Ciboney, as well as more choices for dinner. However, the beach at Couples was far better--much larger, with crystal clear water, only a little moss, and great wading complete with the occasional starfish sighting. We also enjoyed the closer proximity to everything at Couples. Going to the beach at Ciboney was a "trip" (via bus) whereas at Couples, one could head down to the beach for a quick dip, and be back in the room within minutes. The rooms at Couples were not luxurious but were above average for a tropical resort--sort of chic bohemian style decor. They were comfortable, had an in-room safe, and most had views of the ocean and gardens. The grounds were lovely, and flowers bloomed everywhere. The resort is 4 years old, and they seem to be maintaining it well. They were painting in some areas during our stay--hope the management keeps it up!
Here are some of the specifics on our trip to Couples--hope they help you in making your plans to visit Jamaica!
Getting there: We really recommend taking the air shuttle from Montego Bay to Negril. We cleared customs at 10:30 am in Montego Bay, headed for the domestic flights counter, and within an hour, we were checking in to our hotel. We heard that the others who took the van arrived at the hotel around 2:00 pm. We know missed out on some great sight-seeing from the ground, but we were ready to get there! It cost us $55 per person each way, and they gave us a $5 per way break for booking and paying for the round trip all at once. If we had taken the van on our return to the Montego Bay airport, we were to be in the lobby at 6:15 am, whereas with the air shuttle, we were asked to be there at 8:40. The extra sleep was appreciated! However, if you are not fond of small prop planes, you might want to stick to the van. We flew Jamaica Air Link, but there are several others to choose from. We didn't book this in advance, just found our way once we got there and were surprised at how easy it was. An aside to those in the North Texas area--we flew Champion Air direct to Montego Bay, which we booked through Fun Jet. While Champion isn't the best and most comfortable airline, we really prefer it to making connections and going through customs in Miami. Wish we had more direct flights to Jamaica from DFW!
Meals: The food was all good. There were a lot of choices including vegetarian. They made fresh fruit smoothies at breakfast, plus all the usual choices such as fruits, yogurts, cereals, bacon, sausage, omelets, etc. We only did the lunch buffet once because we ate such big late breakfasts. There were several salads, cheeses, fruits, and some meats. There was also a made-to-order sandwich bar. The desserts were also a highlight--it was hard not to overdo it at meals. A couple of the days we just shared an order of jerk chicken from the snack bar after snorkeling and saved room for dinner. Dinner choices were more varied. The Otaheite restaurant takes reservations, and was nearly completely booked. I suggest getting reservations right away after you arrive so you aren't disappointed. Go in person to the res. desk in the lobby. Other dinner choices included buffets, as well as a la carte menus. We checked out the menus and browsed the buffets before we decided, and just went where things looked good that night. Meals were about a 4 on a scale of 1 to 5, which is good for an all-inclusive.
Drinks: The bars were always busy, and service wasn't speedy. However, part of the reason we love Jamaica is the relaxed attitude. If laid-back service is the kind of thing that really annoys you, don't go to Jamaica. We go on vacation to relax, which is why we love the culture of Jamaica. That said, we found the service at Couples to be polite and friendly. The staff want you to enjoy their country and your vacation. In terms of alcohol, there were top-shelf choices among the frozen tropical choices that we mostly stuck with. We had champagne several nights, as well as some decent wines with dinner. There was a coffee maker in the room as well as a pitcher for ice-water. Bottled water could be purchased for $2 per liter in the sundries shop. We usually stopped by the bar on the way back to the room for a couple of drinks to go.
Weather: We were in Negril the first week in August. Two of the afternoons we were there, it literally poured rain for an hour or two. That's to be expected. It was romantic to wait it out in the room with the patio doors open, however, we got stuck at the beach bar both days and had to wait for a bit for it to let up. Wish I'd taken my umbrella with me to the beach--but it didn't look cloudy before we left--next time I'll plan ahead. It was also very hot. Living in Texas, we are used to hot summers, so it wasn't unbearable. We were grateful for excellent air-conditioning in the room (and at the Otaheite restaurant). However, plan to have most meals in open-air/outside locations. Also, we took along bug spray and ointment. Many of the bug bites showed up later. If you are like me, and bugs find you irresistible, keep using the spray even if you don't think they're getting you.
Beach/Water Activities: The beach is a highlight of the resort. I am big on wading in the ocean, and Bloody Bay was a great place for it. The beach here is not private, but security guards kept non-guests moving along and we weren't really bothered by them. The resort sits between the Grand Lido and a Riu resort in the bay. There are little waves and virtually no undertoe, so even non-swimmers could enjoy the ocean. Our favorite time to be at the ocean was at sunset. We didn't worry as much about getting burned and floated in the warm Carribean while watching the gorgeous Negril sunset. We went snorkeling twice (take some bread from breakfast to feed the fish!), and it was great. There were several beginners on both trips and it was a calm place to learn to snorkel with little current. We also went on the sunset catamaran cruise and had fun. They took us to an area where people could cliff dive and swim around in some caves. I recommend signing up for these trips right away at the water sports hut, as things were filling up quickly and we saw many people turned away. The pool and jacuzzi area was nice, with water volleyball, pool bar, and two jacuzzis, one on either end of the pool. The jacuzzis were always packed, and one was being serviced for part of our stay and was unavailable. If you are really into jacuzzis, you might be disappointed by this.
Spa/Salon: The spa offered a variety of treatments including body wraps, facials, reflexology, aromatherapy massage, as well as hair and nails. Spa treatments are not part of the all-inclusive price. We found the prices to be similar or higher than those in the US, with an hour massage costing $80. We each tried one (they have a couples massage and couples body wrap treatment, but we didn't try these), and enjoyed our treatments.
Other activities: We didn't play tennis or golf, although they were both included. There was a charge to rent clubs and a cart or caddy, but the green fees were included, I believe. I did take the shopping tour. We love Blue Mountain coffee and always bring a lot back. There was a Value Mart grocery store near the shopping area (ask your van driver to show you). They have great(non-tourist) prices on coffee, liquor, and jerk seasoning and sauces. I compared coffee prices at the airport and resort gift shop and they wanted $20/lb for Blue Mountain coffee. I found it for much less in town. I'd recommend the trip!
Overall, we really enjoyed Negril and Couples. We would definitely consider going back.
My husband and I were married at Couples Negril in January 2002. We always wanted to be married in Jamaica and we could not have picked a more perfect resort. It surpassed all of our expectations.
The resort is absolutely beautiful and the staff is wonderful. From the moment we walked into the open air lobby we knew we were in paradise.
Naomi, the wedding coordinator, took care of everything to make our wedding perfect. We chose my bouquet and what kind of cake we wanted, and we brought our favorite songs for the wedding video. We were married in front of the gazebo and had pictures taken on the beautiful grounds and the beach. It was absolutely no stress - just a wonderful experience all around.
We had read numerous reviews about Couples before deciding to go there, and some of them regarding the staff were less than glowing. I think a lot of people are used to their fast paced lives and once you get to Jamaica, you realize it is a lot more laid back - try it, you'll love it!! I have to say that every staff member we met had a smile on their face and made every effort to make us feel welcome and help in any way. We can't say enough about the excellent staff.
Can't wait to go back!!!
So this is how the other half live.
You have a choice, a week in the Spanish sun or a week at Couples. You choose Spain? You are the Weakest link..... Goodbye.
Couples Negril was our chosen place for our wedding.We flew for 9 hours and spent a week of absolute bliss. The staff are friendly without being patronising, the food on offer is sumptuous, the drink is available and welcome.
Our wedding was organised to the last detail and the witnesses Natalee & Dwight were brilliant. This is not a holiday for those wanting to drink the island dry, (a normal British thing) this is a holday to relax, slow down to the jamaican lifestyle, and live the high life. Accomodation is comfortable and the air conditioning is welcome, watch out for the bugs and the jellyfish,(ouch!). Must do's are the catamaran cruise, the trip to Rick's Cafe and the scuba diving.Enjoy Couples Negril, we did and we are spending our 1st wedding anniversary there. If you go in early October look out for the two milky white Brit's
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My husband and I visited Couples Negril in July 2001 for our honeymoon. This is a perfect spot for honeymooners or just a romantic get away. The staff was awesome, great food and the watersports were a blast. We were treated like royalty and can't wait to visit this beautiful hotel again. A few must do's: Otaheite Restaurant, Waterskiing, Sunset Catamaran Cruise and Shuttle to Rick's.
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It's been a couple of days since my last report but they have quite eventful. As I am determined to report the truth let me start by saying that whatever Lily claims is only part of the story. It all began when the local chemist hearing of my expertise requested my help in his laboratory. In the interest of furthering medical research I agreed to assist. It ...
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1998-1999 Kevin Garnett Minnesota Timberwolves Game-Used Jersey
Starting Bid - $500.00 , Sold For - $587.50
Minnesota Timberwolves road jersey worn by Kevin Garnett during the 1998-1999 season. Graded a perfect A10 by MEARS. The blue mesh jersey is lettered "Timberwolves" across the front and features the number "21" on the front and reverse. "Garnett" is lettered on the reverse above the number. All front letters and numerals are appliquéd in tricolor tackle twill (white/black/silver), while all reverse letters are appliquéd in white on black tackle twill. Located on the left front tail are a "Starter" exclusivity label (which reads "Designed and Tailored Exclusively for the Minnesota Timberwolves by Starter"), a "50" size tag, a flag tag reading "4 inch L.B.," and a white strip tag reading "98-99 Set #5." A pair of white Velcro tabs have been affixed to both the front and rear outer tails (used to connect to the shorts). Original and unaltered, the jersey displays moderate wear throughout. This jersey was originally obtained from Clayton Wilson, the Minnesota Timberwolves equipment manager, and is accompanied by a signed LOA from him, on official team stationery, attesting to its game-used provenance. Kevin Garnett is considered one of the best all-around players in the game today. Voted the 2003-2004 NBA MVP, Garnett has also appeared in ten All-Star Games and has been named to eight All-NBA teams. Garnett averaged 20.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game during the lockout-shortened season of 1998-1999. Although he is now a member of the Boston Celtics, he currently holds Minnesota Timberwolves franchise career records for points (19,041), rebounds (10,542), assists (4,146), blocked shots (1,576), steals (1,282), and games played (927). Graded A10 by MEARS (5 point base grade plus 5 points for provenance). This is one of nine Kevin Garnett jerseys listed in the MEARS census, with six graded at this level. LOA from Dave Bushing & Troy Kinunen/MEARS. Reserve $500. Estimate $1,000/$1,500. SOLD FOR $587.50
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FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Blue Bird Corp. announced today that it has taken steps to mitigate the economic downturn that has led to delays in school bus orders.
The actions include laying off some contract and salary employees and idling during February the company's North Georgia manufacturing facility, which is in La Fayette. Mike Horn, executive vice president, said that the moves were to "ensure the continued financial health of the company during this temporary downturn in the global economy."
Blue Bird acknowledged delays in orders for school buses but said that the business is cyclical and that this is a slow period of the year even in a stronger economy.
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The Anonymous 4, known for its ethereal explorations of early music, enjoys a popularity that goes far beyond its witty name. The four singers – Susan Hellauer, Ruth Cunningham, Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek and Marsha Genensky – are, in a sense, anonymous because their voices can blend so seamlessly into a unison line. The quartet disbanded for a while, making international news, but now it is singing together again, and paying a rare visit to this region, in a most atmospheric venue.
The Anonymous 4 will perform in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, built in 1902 and modeled after the Gothic churches of the 14th century. The singers will be performing medieval French music that would have been heard in that era. The concert is called "Marie & Marion: Motets & Songs From the Montpellier Codex (c. 1300)." – Mary Kunz Goldman
Anonymous 4 – When: 7 p.m. next Thursday. Where: St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 215 Eagle St., Medina. Admission: $40 advance, $45 at the door (www.eggstreet.org, the Book Shoppe in Medina; A.M. Smith Group Insurance, Lockport; and Roxy's Music Store, Batavia). Info: www.eggstreet.org.


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(adj.) noisy in a coarse, offensive way; obvious or conspicuous, especially in an unfavorable sense
(v.) to bring up or begin to talk about (a subject); to announce, introduce; to break the surface of the water; to pierce; (n.) a spit for roasting; a tool for tapping casks
(v.) to compare critically in order to note differences, similarities, etc.; to arrange in order for some scientific purpose
(n.) an expert; one who is well qualified to pass critical judgments, especially in one of the fine arts
(v.) to weigh down or burden (with difficulties, cares, debt, ect.); to fill up, block up, hinder (syn- overload, saddle, hamper, clog)
(adj.) (capital H) relating to Hercules; (lowercare h) characterized by great strength; very hard to do in the sense of requiring unusal strength
(adj.) puzzled, not knowing what to do, at a loss (syn- perplexed, baffled, stumped, flabbergasted)