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I waited while Ray got changed. They really weren't that bad once you knew what they were. But I still felt very nervous as I thought about seeing Darren again. What was I going to say? What was he going to say?
Ray walked out of the cabin in a shirt that said Boys Explosion and had an anime guy leaping out of flames on a skate board. He was wearing your average boy shorts.
"Let's be off," he said grinning.
I nodded and prepared to enter the mess hall full of boys. It was a two minute walk to the mess hall, but it felt much longer. I heard people laughing and shouting and yelling. Every one sounded so excited and happy, it only made me feel even more scared.
"Welcome to Wallabe mess hall," Ray said as we walked up the stairs to the entrance.
To my great relief, no one seemed to notice us walk in, I skirted after Ray along the very edge of the long room to the end were the others were sitting. I immediately noticed Darren. I quickly dropped gaze as my cheeks heated up.
"Hey Kristin!" Adrian said grinning as I chose the seat farthest away from Darren.
I gave him a weak smile, and looked down at the table. I glanced at everybody else's tables, no had food yet. My empty stomach complained.
"Hey Kristin?"
My head jerked up, I stared at Darren not sure what to say. My heart pounded away in my chest and my face felt like a furnace.
"I'm sorry," he said holding my gaze without looking away, "I was being an idiot. You don't have to forgive me…" now he looked down.
I went even redder (if possible) and looked at my hands, "its fine, I guess."
I glanced up to find him staring at me with a small smile on his lips, "friends? No more weirdness, I promise." He said taking me by surprise.
"Um, sure," I smiled just a little, too. Wow, it was over that fast. Cool.
"Yes!" Adrian jumped into my view, "now we just have to make sure you stay in our cabin!"
I blushed, again. Now that I thought about it, it wouldn't be so bad. I glanced around the rest of the table. Ray was grinning at me and Darren looked hopeful. Shean had a smug look on his face that I couldn't place and Adrian was bouncing in his seat like an over active rabbit.
I looked back down at my hands, "um, maybe. That bald guy might move me too a counselor cabin though." I muttered.
"That bald guy is about to make a speech." Shean said sitting back in his seat.
I turned to face the front of the mess hall. Mr. Arty stood on a platform in the front of the room, he beamed out at us.
"Since the bonfire last night was cut short, I will finish now." He said beaming out at all of us.
I felt myself flush with embarrassment. He could have just said "since we were so rudely interrupted by a screaming pansy…" Luckily, everybody was focused on Mr. Arty. No one even glanced in my direction with an accusing glare; it was as if they didn't even know I was here. It was an extremely good thing.
"We are divided into ten houses, with five to eight members in each house. During your last week here we will have a tournament and the best house will take home the big prize!" Mr. Arty grinning big, I could almost see the hair falling off of his head in little tufts.
Murmurs went up in the crowd. It was obviously and eagerly awaited event. I already knew it would be torture.
"So you had better pay attention when being taught different things. At the end of every week we will have a tracking test were we will drop different groups of you off in the forest and see how well you do getting back before dark. Don't worry; if any of you get lost we will have given you each a beeper to call us with and we will locate you." He took a deep breath before continuing, "Also, the best part of all, we have a special new addition to our campers here."
I had a sick feeling I knew what he was going to say next. I looked down at my table hoping he wasn't going to say what I thought he was.
"Kristin Spencer, Crystal Morris, please come up."
My heart sank down very, very deep. How deep I wasn't sure. Then suddenly realized the second name he had said. Crystal Morris. The popular, amazing chick everyone wanted to be with in school. The girl, who was excellent at making my tiny social life miserable, was here.
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... inquiring about internet and phone.. All doable. Took brochures home to get feel of what's available. After sometime of wondering around the grocery shop reminiscing about childhood memories of the lollies, biscuits, biltong and Melrose cheese, cereals, cremore (powdered milk for coffee) remembering the advert ' husband shouts to wife about the location of the cremore milk to make the coffee, whilst he is looking in the fridge' she ...
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I must say u had a good question...
I guess you can do this if you have good knowledge of HTML Coding.
In your user portal, while customizing, on your right u will see "ADD CONTENT".
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Just write the HTML Code of your desired report.
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I have stood on the street that was just a dirt lane that all the leaders of the Alamo traveled up and down every day: Lt. Colonel and Commanding Officer William Barret Travis, Colonel James Bowie, and honorary Colonel David Crockett. In fact, the hotel I'm staying in is on this path now known as Houston Street. I have to admit I'm a little confused about that because Houston was a wee bit late in showing up. But, he did have the overall picture in mind. He sacrificed the brave men at the Alamo for the bigger picture of winning Texas.
I'll admit that I've always been curious about the Alamo, having grown up on Davy Crockett television shows, but when my good friend, Bard Selden, told me that I was actually kin to one of its heroes, my curiosity escalated. It seems that Mr. Cloud, who was a supervisor with my father, Paul Battle, told "Pop" how we were kin to Daniel William Cloud.
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Strongly condemning the statement made by PWD minister Raj Kumar Chauhan about the three municipal corporations, their leaders in a joint press conference on Thursday said residents are facing waterlogging problem because of the dirty politics of the Delhi government.
They said the government is "solely responsible" for the situation that arises during the monsoon and blamed it for dividing the unified MCD into three to weaken the local body and suppress its powers.
"Neither funds nor resources are provided to the corporations to improve the sanitation system in the city. The corporations are also facing shortage of land to develop sanitary landfill sites. It is the government's responsibility to provide land to the corporations for disposal of solid waste but it has failed to do so," leader of the house in the North Corporation Mahinder Nagpal said.
A day before PWD minister Chauhan had blamed the three municipal corporations of not cooperating in keeping the city clean.
Chauhan had said the three corporations — especially the South Delhi Municipal Corporation — did not allow the PWD to dump muck taken out of the drains before the monsoon at their landfill sites. "We had paid the corporations Rs 3 crore to use their landfill sites. But the three MCDs never cooperated," Chauhan said.
The allegations came within days of the deluge that brought the Capital down to its knees and resulted in long traffic snarls across the city. A blame game between the three corporations and the PWD began after that.
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I left the hotel, cursing as I went. I had lost my bag. And in that bag was my emergency contraception. Fuck it all. Jenna would have some and I had seventy two hours to buy some if she didn't - without throwing it back up again.
'Arg! I'm such a prick!' I grunted to myself as I fumbled with the sheet of paper which held the location of my hotel.
I shoved the postcode into google maps on my phone and stormed down the correct path.
When I reached the hotel, it took a while to convince them that I was in the same room as Jenna Hicks. But they eventually gave up and let me through
'Jenna! Jenna! Open the fuck up.' I yelled, slamming my fists onto the door, there was a groggy "yes" in reply and she opened the door; walking back to her room after she did so.
'Jen! Wake up. Pills. I need 'em. Now.' I ordered her, she gave me a small smirk and rummaged around in her handbag before handing me the small life-saving box. I took them dry, checking the back of the packet to see how many I would need to take during the week.
I slumped against the wall in relief, Jenna hovered in the dining room, 'you know, never thought you were that safe. Taking the pills even if you... wore... shit, you didn't?' Jenna started to laugh and said during each of her giggle fits, 'haha... you... you! The super safe, frigid chick... ahaha...'
I shifted uncomftorbly in my shoes, 'well... I got drunk, didn't I?'
She laughed and laughed, and she laughed even when she was going back to bed.
'Jenna?' I called ten minutes later.
'I have to go back home. Mum says some big shit is going down.'
'Like what?'
'Like, my sister whom I have been separated with for, like, nineteen years is coming back to England to live with mum and me. Because, y'know my parents split and he went to live with dad and I with mum?'
Jenna nodded, she'd poked her head round the door.
'Well, dad's...' I gulped, 'dad's died. And we're holding the funeral back home...' I felt the throat clog up, 'and... and sis is coming to live with us and...' I fell to the floor and broke into helpless sobs.
'Karen!' Jenna cried, throwing her arms around me as I sagged into her kind embrace.
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Lol...Linda you are brave sha!!
I try my damnedest not to bitch when I come to your blog, but there's just so much to bitch about....like: Why is that chick in the background wearing a tablecloth???!! Call the Fashion Police!!
Oh and she looks bleached out. Did I fill in the gap correctly?
she looks good. but wats up with the botox-looking face abi na bleaching? na wa. she looks good anyway
umu imo wu so nno nma.
She looks good but where hava she been
She looks trimmer...That's a good thing ooo. Little by little Nollywood has started being weight conscious.
She looks good.
She has lost some weight. She looks good here.
Ha!! Amebo!! The girl you are referring to is Emem Isong LOL! Don't talk about my boo like that. But seriously sha,I been wan say something before bcos I'm not a polka dot person. I just say make I chill.
Oi!! But the tummy!!!
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MFMarketnews.com is keeping abreast of the industry's latest developments with postings twice a day. If you didn't log on last week here are some Web exclusives you missed:
* Sagging equity markets and the Sept. 11 tragedy amounted to a tough third quarter for insurance giant Marsh & McLennan Cos. and its subsidiary, Putnam Investments. Marsh's third quarter profits plummeted 40% and Putnam's third quarter operating income dropped 30% from the same period last year. Putnam's third quarter revenues fell 29% to $616 million and it experienced $3 billion in net redemptions for the third quarter.It ended the third quarter with $286 billion in assets under management compared to $406 billion for the same period the prior year, the company said.
* On Dec. 10, American Skandia will launch its Nevada-based 529 plan in partnership with Strong Capital Management. The American Skandia College Savings Program will be available in A- and C-class shares and is designed to offer a variety of investment style options.
* The House Ways and Means Committee last week approved a bill that seeks to make it easier for companies to offer investment advice to 401(k) participants. The bill, known as the Retirement Security Advice Act, was approved by the committee in a 25-15 vote.
* The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a concept release last week seeking public comment on actively managed exchange-traded funds. The SEC wants the public's input on possible structures, operations, benefits, uses, and potential regulatory issues for actively managed ETFs. The SEC staff will also investigate the possibility of a pilot program that would allow for the introduction of ETFs, the SEC said.
* Low-income Americans who participate fully in a 401(k) plan or similar tax-deferred savings plan can pay more taxes over the course of their lifetimes, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. A 25-year-old couple that earns initially $50,000 a year with a 6% real rate of return would raise its tax bill by 1.1% and lower its lifetime expenditures by 0.4% if they participate fully in a 401(k) plan. If the couple earns an 8% real rate of return, the lifetime tax increase is 6.4% and lifetime spending reduction is 1.7%, the research found.
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Founded in 1993 by the husband and wife team of Dr. Rolando B. Hortaleza and Dra. Rosalinda Ang-Hortaleza, HBC started with only 6 inherited stores from Dr. Hortaleza's parents. The young couple was in the infancy stages of their manufacturing firm when they've decided to add one more store for a total of 7 start-up stores and gave it a new modern name HBC or Hortaleza Beauty Center. Selling initially nailcare products like cuticle remover and nail polish to freelance manicuristas, it became famous for selling salon accessories and tools on top of its reliable sharpening service. In 2002, new images stores were launched while aggressive expansion in the country was undertaken. This was also the year when HBC launched its own brands, called Beauty Exclusives, a collective name for its private labels starting at 4 brands and 100 SKUs. The then Hortaleza Beauty Centre is now known as HBC, Inc., a multi-billion company ranking among the top 700 corporations in the Philippines, believes that its success secret lies in the sincere vision of giving everyone the right to be beautiful. Adding to its over 200 stores nationwide, HBC has acquired in 2011 SaveMore Drug, to address the healthcare needs of its customers. The then SaveMore Drug is now known as HBC ShopMore, a tradename for all of HBC's community-based stores, which carries a wide assortment of personal care products, and a bigger convenience section. Our Vision We shall be the leading innovative world-class retailer of health, beauty, personal and home care products and services with the best value, giving every customer the right to be beautiful. Our Mission With the guidance of God Almighty we commit ourselves to consistently exceed customer expectations by: * Providing new and exciting products exclusive to our channels * Offering the widest selection of high quality health, beauty, personal and home care products * Creating an employee mindset that the customer is our hero and reason for being Our Core Values * Honesty & Integrity * Sense of Belonging * Pioneering & Innovative * Productivity and Excellence * Customer Satisfaction * Social Responsibility * Faith in God Almighty
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Situated in the city center, this hotel is close to Sangdong Lake Park, Korea Manhwa Museum, and Woongjin Playdoci. Also nearby are Aiins World and Jungang Park.
2 restaurants, a 24-hour health club, and a coffee shop/café are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
Hotel Features
Room Amenities
All 127 rooms feature thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, plus free WiFi, free wired Internet, and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Guests will also find refrigerators, room service, and premium bedding.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
The Koryo Hotel
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a grocery/convenience store. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour health club, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
The Koryo Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 127
- Number of floors - 18
- ATM/banking
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- 24-hour health club
- Grocery/convenience store
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Meeting rooms 2
- Rooftop terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference center
- Free self parking
- Number of restaurants - 2
- 24-hour business center
- Smoke-free property
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Grocery/convenience store
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Premium bedding
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Bidet
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Digital TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Room service (limited hours)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Besito - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Koryo Japanese Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine. Open daily.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour health club.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at 10 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 24200 per stay.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No cribs (infant beds) available
Parking height restrictions apply
Optional extras
- Fee for English breakfast: KRW 18150 for adults and KRW 9000 for children (approximately)
- Rollaway bed fee: KRW 24200 per stay
Hotel Name
- Hotel Koryo
- Koryo Bucheon
- Koryo Hotel
- Koryo Hotel Bucheon
National Rating
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"Chocolate" entered the English dialect from Spanish in around 1600.
Chocolate is a commonly sweet, normally chestnut, sustenance planning of Theobroma cacao seeds, cooked and ground, regularly seasoned, as with vanilla.
Chocolate properties
It is made of a fluid, glue, or in a piece, or utilised as a seasoning fixing as a part of different nourishments. Cacao has been developed by numerous societies for no less than three centuries in Mesoamerica.
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The most punctual proof of utilisation follows to the Mokaya (Mexico and Guatemala), with confirmation of chocolate drinks going back to 1900 BCE.
The seeds of the cacao tree have a strongly severe taste and should be aged to build up the flavour.
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After maturation, the beans are dried, cleaned, and cooked. The shell is evacuated to deliver cacao nibs, which are then ground to cocoa mass, immaculate chocolate in unpleasant shape. Since the cocoa mass is normally melted before being formed with or without different fixings, it is called chocolate alcohol.
Interesting facts about Chocolates
Chocolate is additionally utilised as a part of chilly and hot refreshments, for example, chocolate drain and hot chocolate and in some mixed beverages, for example, creme de cacao.
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In spite of the fact that cocoa began in the Americas, late years have seen African countries accepting the main part in delivering cocoa.
A few sorts of chocolate can be recognised. Immaculate, unsweetened chocolate, regularly called "heating chocolate", contains basically cocoa solids and cocoa spread in changing extents.
About white Chocolates
White chocolate, albeit comparative in the surface to that of the drain and dim chocolate, does not contain any cocoa solids.
Dim chocolate is delivered by adding fat and sugar to the cacao blend. The U.S. Nourishment and Drug Administration calls this "sweet chocolate", and requires a 15% centralization of chocolate alcohol.
Chocolate is a prominent kind of dessert and pudding, and chocolate sauce is a generally included as a garnish frozen yoghurt sundaes.


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Sometimes he thinks, perhaps, that he is a dream of Alice's.
A dream cannot be dreamed unless the dreamer is asleep, provided that one cannot dream while awake, in which case, it would be more delusion than dream. So if he were a dream of Alice's, then would he not simply wink out upon her waking? Only to wait, and live again while Alice dreamed? He has memories that seem older than Alice. They dance behind his eyes, but if one dreams of a man who has memories, then memories he shall have – whether or not such remembrances are actual and factual. So it seems quite possible that he is a dream of Alice's, and that all the while he is living, she is dreaming, even if she isn't part of the dream herself.
In a way, he likes this thought. He likes that he might be her dream, because if he is in Alice's mind then she cannot forget him, and if she ever did forget him, then he would cease to exist and it wouldn't much matter anymore. But he also doesn't like this idea, although the reason for that dislike is much harder to place. But at least he is certain that if he must be someone's dream, he could not pick a madder dreamer than Alice, and that is a very approvable state of affairs. He probably wouldn't like being someone else's dream. Having some stranger watch him, what an unsettling thought! Who knows what dark and gruesome things might prod at their minds? They could change his life with the blink of an eye, and he would find himself a sensible gentleman with no taste for tea and some small black bowler atop his head.
A banker, even.
No, no no no, that would not do. He would rather Alice forget him than that he should find himself as the dream of someone sensible. Of course, it would be unlikely that he should be dreamed up by someone sensible to begin with, as a dream of his life would be sure to drive someone mad, and only someone who was already driven mad would be able to dream of his life. So that is the end and the start of it, really. If he is a dream then he is Alice's dream, and if he is not a dream…
If he is not a dream… then perhaps Alice shall forget him, and he shall always carry on as he has, and never know that he is no longer meant to exist. Because he is not a dream, so he will continue on even without Alice. But if Alice does not come back, then who is the empty chair for? He has already poured her tea, although he supposes it will be some time yet before she drinks it. If she ever does.
And if she never does, then, well, perhaps the tea is for a dream of his own.


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Professor Ford, who has taught at the university for 25 years, said just 20 per cent of his students now arrived with good language skills compared with more than 70 per cent 20 years ago.
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Royal Caribbean has canceled to scheduled stops in St. Thomas due to an approaching tropical storm.
Concerns over a tropical disturbance in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, Invest 99-L, which may develop into a tropical depression or storm in the days ahead, forced Royal Caribbean to make the change, according to Virgin Islands Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe.
St. Thomas Source is reporting Oasis of the Seas was scheduled to visit Crown Bay on August 23 and the Freedom of the Seas was scheduled for August 24.
According to guests onboard, Oasis of the Seas will skip both St. Thomas and St. Kitts, and instead visit San Juan on August 23 from 1:30pm to 11:30pm, then have a sea day, and then visit Labadee from 8am to 4:30pm.
Freedom of the Seas will skip both St. Thomas and St. Martin and instead be at sea on August 23, then stop at Costa Maya, Mexico on August 24, Cozumel, Mexico on August 25, and then spend the remaining days at sea before returning back to Port Canaveral on August 28.
Many Royal Caribbean ships make stops in a little piece of paradise that just so happens to be part of the United States, St. Thomas. Known as "the gateway island" of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, St. Thomas is known for its beaches, snorkeling and sportfishing.
Frankly, there is a lot to see and do in St. Thomas, with the island's capital, Charlotte Amalie, being a busy cruise ship port with high-end restaurants and shopping.
The First European settlement on St. Thomas consisted of four taverns. Now known as Charlotte Amalie, today it is a haven for shoppers, but was once a pirate sanctuary. Legitimate trade gained popularity in the 1700s when it was declared a free port, making it the trading center of the West Indies. More than 1.7 million cruise ship guests visited here last year to enjoy the duty-free shops, historic attractions, pristine beaches and friendly locals.
Royal Caribbean ships dock at Crown Bay or at the West Indian Dock, approximately 1 1/2 miles from downtown Charlotte Amalie. Regardless of what you choose to do, there is a lot of great choices for things to do in St. Thomas.
If you have ever heard of St. Thomas, you probably also heard someone mention Magens Bay, and for good reason. Magens Bay is known for its turquoise waters and pristine sands that make for a picturesque beach getaway. Magen's Bay Beach is considered one of the world's most beautiful. Arguably, this is the best thing to do in St. Thomas on a cruise.
Once at Magens Bay, you have the choice to swim or snorkel in this gorgeous, balmy, palm-lined, turquoise bay situated along St. Thomas' coast simply enjoy the beach.
Getting to Magens Bay is fairly easy, with organized shore excursions and taxis readily available to bring guests to this idealic beach. Most excursions through Royal Caribbean include stops along the way at scenic overlooks and other places of historic significance.
The beach has a small fee for admission, so the bulk of the cost to get to Magens Bay will be in transportation back and forth.
If you want a good alternative beach that is a heck of a lot closer to Charlotte Amalie, try Emerald Beach.
If exploring the island's capital is more your fancy, you will find a wealth of great shopping and dining choices in Charlotte Amalie.
There are over 400 shops along the Main Street area in Charlotte Amalie and some 50 more in Havensight Mall and Yacht Haven Grande. Often we hear the best deals are on luxury items such as fine jewelry, watches, perfume, leather, imported linens, china and crystal. Cameras, electronic goods and designer clothing are also available. Check out the selection of island rums and liquors, as well as the bargains on your favorite spirits
Charlotte Amalie's downtown and shopping area is a short taxi ride from the dock – $4 per person each way from Crown Bay or $4 per person each way from the West Indian Dock. Want to take a beautiful walk? Take a 30 minute walk to town from Havensight Mall. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
If you are going to see the Caribbean island of St. Thomas, why not see it from over 700 feet above sea level? The Skyride to Paradise Point allows guests to go to the top of a mountain and enjoy a stunning view of the island.
Guests embark on a panoramic gondola ride to mountaintop Paradise Point, where they can seer excellent views of the city and dazzling waters below. Once at the top, you have the choice to shop for souvenirs, engage in live bird shows, or savor a tasty lunch in a local café.
Getting to the skyride and up the mountain is pretty simple and the only caveat worth mentioning is there are a lot of stairs involved, so if you have a stroller or wheelchair, keep in mind that there is no alternative to the stairs.
Interestingly enough, it is cheaper to purchase this excursion through Royal Caribbean than going to the tram directly and you can do the skyride at your leisure, since it is continuously operating throughout the day.
St. Thomas is a beautiful island, but its neighbor St. John is equally beautifully and far more pristine. Many Royal Caribbean veterans opt to take the ferry to the nearby island paradise for a taste of something a little different. All you have to do is hop on the ferry from Charlotte Amalie the provides an excellent opportunity to check out the spectacular coastal scenery and soothing breezes.
St. John offers a lot, such as exploring the sub-tropical forests and semi-arid scrublands of the Virgin Islands National Park, or enjoying the quaint Cruz Bay. Perhaps you would like to hop in an open-air safari vehicle for a ride around the national park's coastal swamplands and sugar plantation ruins, viewing 800 species of plants. Trunk Bay is known for a long stretch of white sand, sparkling water and lush foliage, and features an underwater reef trail.
Given a ferry is involved in getting to and from St. Johns, we prefer to book shore excursions with Royal Caribbean when visiting St. John for the peace of mind associated with not missing the shop upon returning to St. Thomas.
For those that want a little nature in their visit to St. Thomas, check out Coral World Ocean Park, were you can see tons of marline life without ever getting wet.
At Coral World, you will encounter a variety of marine life including sharks, stingrays, turtles and more. Coral World boasts the opportunity to see a recreated living reef and 21 aquariums in Marine Gardens.You can even pet, snuggle and take photos with sea lions or try a Sea Trek Helmet Dive. Visit the shark pool where you can pet a shark or hand feed a stingray. Visit with the Lorikeets which will flock to your arm when offered a cup of nectar.
Many guests opt to combine Coral World with a stop in Magens Bay, since the two are close by each other and offer the opportunity to experience both in one stop.
Since there is so much to see in St. Thomas, a lot of times a tour of the island makes a lot of sense. Taking a tour of St. Thomas allows you to get a "taste" of the highlights and maybe set yourself up for something on a future visit.
There are a lot of tours you can take, either on your own, with a private driver or through a group tour. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks, and one of the big factors will be cost. Group tours will be the least expensive options, but you will be at the mercy of the pace of the group. Conversely, a private tour will allow you to do what you want, when you want, but with the caveat that you will pay more for it.
Island tours are very popular shore excursions and available through third parties or with Royal Caribbean. When choosing, it is worth noting that traffic on the island can be an issue in the later afternoon, so getting back to the ship on time should be factored into your plans. Of course, Royal Caribbean shore excursions promise the ship will wait for you.
A lot of the island tours will visit popular spots like Mountain Top, Drake's Seat, Bluebeard's Castle and more.
Have you tried any of the places we outlined? Do you have a recommendation for something to do in St. Thomas? Share your thoughts or questions in the comments below!
Most Royal Caribbean guests looking for a shore excursion in St. Thomas are likely to consider something at the beach and for good reason. St. Thomas has a reputation for having some of the best beaches, including the world famous Magens Bay.
On our recent visit to St. Thomas, we tried a different beach that was much closer to the cruise ships at Emerald Beach.
Some background is necessary for understanding why one would want to consider a lesser known beach, like Emerald Beach.
We had been to Magens Bay many times and while beautiful, it requires a long taxi ride across the interior of St. Thomas to reach there and then a modest entrance fee.
We endeavored to return to Magens Bay until our taxi driver pointed out two basic facts: almost any beach in St. Thomas is beautiful and there are beautiful beaches closer and for less money.
Enter, Emerald Beach, which is located just a few minutes drive from Charlotte Amalie.
Emerald Beach is a public beach that anyone can access, although there is a hotel that is located near the beach as well. Despite the hotel, anyone can use the beach.
There is an outdoor bar and restaurant at the Best Western that anyone can go to to get drinks or food.
As our taxi driver promised, Emerald Beach is indeed quite beautiful and certainly a lot less crowded than what we have experienced on previous visits to Magens Bay.
If you want to be really picky about the details, Magens Bay is situated in a lush tropical valley, whereas Emerald Beach has a hotel behind it and the airport is across the street. I would not characterize either as a problem, but it is worth noting.
Emerald Beach is a good choice for anyone looking for a quiet(er) beach experience with less crowds and/or a closer drive. At five minutes from Charlotte Amalie, it is a really quick ride.
Address: 8070 Lindbergh Bay | West, Charlotte Amalie 00802, St. Thomas
Cost: Admission to beach is free
If you are going to see the Caribbean island of St. Thomas, why not see it from over 700 feet above sea level? The Skyride to Paradise Point allows guests to go to the top of a mountain and enjoy a stunning view of the island.
The premise of the Skyride is simple, take a cable car from the base of the mountain all the way up the hillside in just minutes.
Located within walking distance from the Havensight Pier, the Skyride is a 5-10 minute walk. No taxis or transportation needed, it is easily accessed.
There are no set times for this excursion. Guests may purchase tickets from the ship's Shore Excursion Desk or purchase tickets at the attraction. If you bought tickets on your Royal Caribbean ship, you can exchange your tickets for wristbands at the ticket office.
Admission to the Skyride is good for the entire day, so you may return later on and experience it again.
Once you have your wristbands, guests will walk up a set of stairs to the loading area.
Guests will be lined up in the order they arrived to board the next available cable car to the top.
The cable cars can hold about 6-8 people and there are windows on all sides to allow a view on the way up. The ride itself takes roughly five minutes and is fairly tame. There is little in the way of swaying or motion and the ride is quite smooth.
Once at the top of Paradise Point, guests disembark the cable car and can walk to a number of platforms to enjoy the view.
In addition to the view of the harbor, Paradise Point features shops, a nature trail, a restaurant and a bar.
Guests may return down to the bottom at any time.
There is no question that the skyride offers some fantastic views of the harbor, Charlotte Amalie and the surrounding area. It is the perfect perspective to see your Royal Caribbean ship in the harbor.
Once at the top, the view is impressive and it makes for great photos.
The Paradise Point folks advertise a Carnival show everyday, although we were not present for it on our stop.
The shops and bar at the top are your typical tourist-centric diversions and we opted not to go there.
If you have never done the skyride, it is an impressive attraction that can be completed fairly quickly. You should have plenty of time to do other activities on St. Thomas even after experiencing the Skyride.
Royal Caribbean also advertises that the excursion is risk free, so if you purchase a ticket at the Shore Excursion Desk and then decide not to go for whatever reason, you may return the unused ticket to the Shore Excursions Desk onboard for a full refund.
The St. Thomas Skyride has a tremendous capacity and the benefit of a full refund is reason enough to purchase tickets in advance either on Royal Caribbean's web site, or at the Excursion Desk on board your ship.
Cost: $21.75 per adult, $10.75 for kids.
As part of my next Royal Caribbean cruise, I want to take you along for the planning process as we make decisions and plan our Royal Caribbean vacation. I hope this will give you some insight into my thought process and perhaps this will assist you for planning your next Royal Caribbean cruise too.
Today we are going to look at excursion ideas for one of the stops on our Freedom of the Seas 7-night cruise, St. Thomas.
I've been to St. Thomas about four times now and I am struggling with what to do here.
St. Thomas is quite beautiful and we have always done some sort of beach excursion. We may work in some shopping or a tour, but inevitably we end up at the beach. And that beach is always Magens Bay.
The reason I am conflicted is because going to the beach is easy and works well for my family. It is low key and because I have two young kids (4 and 6 months), we cannot do something adventurous even if we wanted to.
The other problem with finding new things to do in St. Thomas is I have come to the conclusion that a lot of the popular things to do in St. Thomas are tourist traps.
On our last trip to St. Thomas, we did a group tour so that we could see more of the island and expand our horizons. I felt like we just went from one tourist spot to another, so while I am always looking for new ideas, I have resigned myself to the conclusion there may simply be no escaping the touristy nature of things to do there.
After careful research, I cam up with these excursion ideas.
Why mess with something that works, right? Magens Bay is beautiful and provides the kind of Caribbean beach experience most folks want when they go on a cruise.
The cost to getting to the beach and the beach itself are minimal and there aren't a lot of big waves here either, which is good for my older daughter.
The biggest negative I can say about Magens Bay is that we have been here before. Many times.
Pros: Known entity; Great for kids; Beautiful setting
Cons: Been here many times
Photo by Mike LaMonaca
While browsing Royal Caribbean's shore excursions, I ran across the Skyride and it sounds pretty interesting. Take a tram up 700 feet to mountaintop Paradise Point and enjoy the view.
This will not be an all day excursion, but it sounds like a fun little thing to do in addition to something else on the island.
On our last trip to St. Thomas, our tour brought us to a different peak (Mountain Top) and we had a great view there, so this would be similar but from a different perspective.
Interestingly enough, everything I have read indicates it is cheaper to purchase this excursion through Royal Caribbean than going to the tram directly. It also seems like when you purchase a pass, it is good for anytime that day, so it gives us flexibility.
Pros: Great view; Easy for kids
Cons: Moderately expensive ($21.75 for adults / $10.75 for kids)
Just like Magens Bay, Lindquist Beach is another beach option and the appeal here is it is not Magens Bay!
Photo by David Marriott
Based on reviews and photos posted online, it looks quite beautiful as well. I will not waste more time waxing poetically about the virtues of a beautiful beach.
The only negative I can think of is we might go here in spite of Magens Bay and then regret not going to Magens Bay if this beach does not feel as good as Magens Bay.
Pros: Beautiful beach
Cons: Might regret not going with the #1 beach in St Thomas
Photo by Andrew Love
It's been a number of years since I went to downtown Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas' capital, and explore the city.
In other ports, we usually enjoy wandering the streets and doing some shopping along with having lunch at a local spot. It is the kind of adventure I really enjoy.
The problem with walking around Charlotte Amalie is it will be July in the Caribbean and walking around outside sounds like a recipe for being tired and sweaty, with a pinch of whiny kids.
I could see us going here first in the morning to get some exploring in and then taking a cab to the beach to cool off.
Pros: Been a while since we explored Charlotte Amalie; Like exploring
Cons: Hot weather may make this a bad idea; Using stroller could make walking around tricky
After considering our options, we ended up choosing.... the skyride and a beach.
We are not sure which beach we will go to yet but we are going to keep things up in the air and make a decision closer to our day.
The skyride does sound pretty neat and it is something new that we can try, so we will likely book that and check it out early in the day and then make a decision about which beach to go to.
If we were going to St. Thomas in the winter, I think there would be some other choices to consider but summer in the Eastern Caribbean means it will be simpler and more relaxing to sit at the beach.
What would you do if you were going to St. Thomas? Share your thoughts in the comments!
When Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas visits St. Thomas on Tuesday, it will be a record breaking day on the ship's maiden voyage to the island.
On Tuesday, a Quantum and Oasis-class ship will be docked at the same time. In total, five cruise ships will be in port, including Oasis of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas.
St. Thomas saw a record breaking day of passengers last Wednesday when 20,000 visitors came to the island and Tuesday should break that record.
Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicholson-Doty said to prepare they have opened the public restrooms next to the new Tourism office location in town by the USO building and are in communication with the V.I. Police Department and other government agencies.
The department's greeters will be out in full force, leaving the Crown Bay and Havensight areas to have a presence throughout the island.
"The greeters will be out on the streets," she said. "You'll see the bright purple shirts all over town on Tuesday."
St. Thomas is well known for its beautiful beaches and Magens Bay is at the top of the list when it comes to beautiful beaches, not only on the island but in the world. When it comes to beautiful Caribbean beaches, it's hard to go wrong with Magens Bay.
Magens Bay is a protected cove on the north side of St. Thomas. Magens Bay is known around the world for its white sand beach that is almost three quarters of a mile in length.
Beach goers and swimmers alike will enjoy the view and the beach's notoriety is well earned given how scenic the entire area is. Calm waters are typical for the beach, thanks to the protection from larger waves further out in the bay.
Entrance to Magens Bay does have an admission fee ($4 for tourists) and it's quite far from where Royal Caribbean cruise ships dock. There's plenty of taxi service to Magens Bay from the cruise ship area as well as Charlotte Amalie. There are lifeguards on duty at the beach and there's a small snack shack on one end of the beach to buy meals, snacks and drinks from. Visitors can also rent beach chairs, floats, windsurfers and small sailboats for an additional fee.
Because Magens Bay is so well known, it will get crowded and stay crowded most of the day.
Magens Bay is known for being a beautiful beach and it does not disappoint in that regard. Truly, the biggest problem with Magens Bay isn't the beach but the fact the beach can get very crowded. While the beach is very long, it is not very wide (distance from beginning of the beach to the water's edge) so finding a good spot will go quickly.
We have found the best times to go to Magens Bay are very early in the morning before the bulk of the cruise visitors arrive or in the afternoon when many cruise goers will start to leave to get back to their cruise ships. On our last trip to St. Thomas on Freedom of the Seas, our ship arrived later than the other ships and as a result the last two hours at Magens Bay ended up being quite empty.
The snack counter serves typical fried food that you would find at most beaches such as pizza, fries and burgers. The food isn't anything special and it is expensive. You're better off bringing food from Charlotte Amalie to the beach with you, or at least buying drinks.
Those that have been to St. Thomas often will tell you the smaller crowds at other beaches outweigh the beauty of Magens Bay, but if you can deal with the crowds (or you're going on a not-so-busy day), I think the experience of Magens Bay is worth going to. Especially if you've never been, Magens Bay is a must-see. Like any island, on subsequent visits it may make sense to try other options but it's hard to go wrong with Magens Bay. The sand is great and the water has the perfect color along with calm waves for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Address: Magens Bay, Rte. 35 at end of the road on North side of St. Thomas
Cost: $4 per adult. Kids 12 and under are free.
The US Virgin Islands is popular among Eastern Caribbean cruise stops and the island of St. Thomas is an American owned island with Caribbean flair. Great beaches and shopping highlight what there is to see and do here.
On your next Royal Caribbean cruise to St. Thomas consider these activities
Royal Caribbean ships stopping in St. Thomas: Freedom of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas & Legend of the Seas
Today was our second port stop, St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. We had booked a tour after reading some favorable reviews across the Internet. The tour would take us around the island to see various well-known spots and then conclude with a beach stop.
Freedom was the last of seven ships to dock in St Thomas. We didn't get there until 11am ship time (noon local time). I had gotten up at 6am for some reason and couldn't sleep (7am local time) so I tried listening to music and sitting on the balcony but eventually decided to let my wife and daughter sleep while I tried something new.
I've always wanted to try spinning at the gym and Freedom of the Seas offers it almost everyday in their gym. The cost of the class is $12 per person and there was enough room for about 12 stationary bikes or so but I think our class had only 8 people in it. The class lasted about 40 minutes or so and consisted of the instructor directing us how fast we should go and what we should be doing while biking. We would do "push ups" off the bike, do standing bike runs (where you stand up like you are going up hill) and speed trials.
This was my first time doing spin at all and my mistake was trying to keep up with everyone else who clearly had done spin before. I certainly worked up a good sweat and burned a lot of calories but almost immediately after I felt nauseous and that lasted a good hour or so. I figured I had become dehydrated so I drank a lot of water at the Windjammer. Within an hour I was feeling better and ready to tackle St Thomas.
Our ship docked at around 11 but we didn't make it off the ship until about 11:30 because of delays in getting the ship cleared and the sheer amount of people that are also trying to get out of the ship. The good thing about an 11am arrival is you can sleep late but by the same token, the bad thing about an 11am arrival is EVERYONE tries to get off at the same time, whereas with early dockings things get spread out more.
We used Godfreys Tour and met Godfrey himself at the gate as we got off. There were 4 other people from our ship on the tour, which seemed like a great number but then we heard they had another van full of people from Carnival (there were actually 7 cruise ships docked in St Thomas today). We left the port area, picked up the other people from downtown and started on our tour.
The tour provided complimentary soft drinks and water although no food. The cost was $25 per person if you wanted just the tour and $30 per person if you wanted the tour and a beach stop. We opted for the beach stop as well. Off we went and stopped at various photo spots along the long and winding roads that go all over the very mountainous St Thomas. The spots were picturesque and beautiful but my issue was with such a large group, I felt like we spent too much time at each place. Personally, I'm the kind of guy that looks around for about 10 seconds, takes a photo or two and is ready to go. Minor stops lasted about 5 minutes while the longest stop at the mountain top (located at the top of St Thomas) was closer to 20. I could complain about the amount of people on the tour and the slow pace, but then again I also paid significantly less than say the ship sponsored excursion.
Eventually we had the option of beaches to go to and we selected Magen's Bay. It's well known and seemed good for us. The beach is beautiful, although very narrow (meaning not a lot of space from the start of the beach to the water's edge). We had no problem finding a spot and my daughter absolutely loved her time swimming here. There was a snack shack with rather expensive prices so we opted for just fries and onion rings (we had taken a few drinks from the tour bus).
Our driver gave us about 2 hours to swim at the beach, which was fine for our needs. When we arrived the beach was rather full but by the time we left, the beach was nearly empty since all those other cruise ships had left already. Magen's Bay is a beautiful location and you can't beat the surroundings. The water is a pretty shade of turquoise although we found it not that clear. Nitpicking, I'm sure but with the beach's reputation it was a slight disappointment. Nonetheless, this was a great place for a swim and it certainly was quite beautiful.
Our driver returned promptly and we got on the van and picked up the other people at the other beach option and started making our way back with a few drive-by photo opportunities. There was considerable traffic getting back but he got everyone back with enough time to make their ships.
Overall I enjoyed the tour but I'm not sure if I'd recommend it or not. On the one hand, you can't beat the price for what you get. On the other hand, I'd much rather prefer a more personal tour that allows us to move at our pace. Also some of the stops along the way were definite "tourist traps", which I don't care for. If you want an affordable tour of the island, it's a great choice but just be aware what you pay for.
After getting back to the ship, we showered and dropped my daughter at the nursery so my wife and I could eat at Chops, the specialty steakhouse on Freedom of the Seas. The last time we ate at Chops was aboard Mariner of the Seas for our honeymoon in 2008 so it's been a while but we loved it back then. The cost is $20 per person and you can order as much food as you want once there.
The restaurant was a little more than half full and one change that was first noted by friends of ours on another cruise was Chops has gone from 2 servers per table (main waiter and assistant waiter) to just one waiter and the by-product of this change has been a noticeable delay in service. It's not terrible or unbearable, you can simply tell things would go faster with more help and our server continuously apologized for delays (I think she thought we were bothered by it, but we really were not).
Food wise, Chops offers a good selection of choices. I wanted to order more but I wasn't that hungry for some reason so I limited myself. We opted for the Asian tuna and caesar salad for our starters and both were quite good. The tuna was very small, which worked for my limited appetite but most days I could have easily had a second appetizer.
I wanted to order the New York Strip steak but my waiter actually talked me out of it. She told me many guests had complained the steak was too chewy/tough and so I asked for her recommendation and she pointed me towards the porterhouse or the filet mignon. I opted for the porterhouse while my wife took the filet.
I freely admit I am not a steak expert. To me, a steak from Outback Steakhouse is the epitome of a good steak so did the steaks here taste good? Yes, I enjoyed it as did my wife. I just can't comment if it's the best steak ever. Both steaks were certainly better than the steaks we've had in the main dining room.
The real standout were the sides. We ordered mashed potatoes, cheesy potatoes with prosciutto and parmesan & fried onion rings. My wife says she loved the cheesy potatoes and all the sides were really quite good. Definitely branch out and try a lot since it's all included in the price.
Of course, we had to order dessert so we each chose something to taste and of course, the desserts were really good. Both cakes we ordered were moist and had a great taste to them. Definite candidates for what to eat when the world comes to an end and we have a 30 minute warning.
I'll write up a more formal review of Chops for the site at a later date but I thought Chops was a good choice for steak lovers.
After dinner we lost more money in the casino (I sense a trend developing) and decided to call it an early night since we are going to have an early start tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow is St Maarten and our last island (insert sad face here). No firm plans, just going to explore and see what comes to us!
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FYI - I have raised a JIRA issue for LocalTransaction support - http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/JCR-861 Adam. -----Original Message----- From: email@example.com [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com]On Behalf Of Dominique Pfister Sent: 18 April 2007 14:17 To: email@example.com Subject: Re: Caching problem with shared deployment Hi Adam On 4/18/07, Hatherly, Adam (GE Money) <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > So, after lots of trial and error I added this section to the ra.xml: > > <authentication-mechanism> > <authentication-mechanism-type>SimpleCredentials</authentication-mechanism-type> > <credential-interface>javax.jcr.SimpleCredentials</credential-interface> > </authentication-mechanism> > > Which solved that problem, although I don't know if that just works by accident > rather than by design... It is correct if you intend to pass login information from your web application to the actual repository. Apparently, WebSphere assumes BasicPassword to be the default authentication mechanism if none has been specified. > From that point on however, I had the transaction problem mentioned below. > > I then changed the ra.xml to have: > > <transaction-support>NoTransaction</transaction-support> > rather than > <transaction-support>XATransaction</transaction-support> > > And that seems to have solved all my problems. > My question is - what is the implications of changing the transaction-support element, > and why is it set to XATransaction in the example ra.xml files distributed with Jackrabbit? > I'm sure there must be a good reason for it.... Well, the reason is the XA-capability of Jackrabbit itself, which is probably not needed in your setup. Looking at the connector specification, LocalTransaction is used when the application server realizes that the overhead of using the XAResource interface is not necessary. One can further deduce that Jackrabbit's JCA should also support LocalTransaction, which could be easily mapped internally to calls to the XAResource interface exposed by Jackrabbit. Looks like a JIRA issue to me... Kind regards Dominique
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"I told you I was closed!" Cassandra yelled, irritated by the persistent knocking at her door.
For indeed, Cassandra was not conducting business that night. For several hours, she had been fighting against a headache and a fever. Honestly, she was thankful for the reprieve. Sick days were welcome, because they meant she would be unable to serve any customers until she felt well again.
The doorknob rattled, evidence that someone was trying to open Cassandra's locked door. Normally, the customers went away after realizing that Cassandra was unwilling to let them in, but this person in particular seemed more determined than usual.
Sighing, Cassandra threw open the door. "I told you - " she said, then stopped short when she saw Lizzie's Morris standing in the doorway. Running a feverish hand through her hair, she leaned against the doorway. "What are you doing here?" she asked, completely perplexed. "You know Lizzie's apartment is just a few doors down."
"I came to see you," Morris said, eyes pleading.
"You know I can't let you in," Cassandra said slowly. "I'm sick - and furthermore, Lizzie would be devastated."
Glancing nervously down the hallway, Morris shook his head. "I just want to talk," he whispered, voice breaking.
Heart twisting in concern, Cassandra stepped out to stand beside Morris, closing the door behind her. "People would gossip if they saw you in my apartment," she said. "I can't be out long - I feel rather miserable - but we can talk in the hallway, if you want."
"I can't say it in the hallway."
Slightly annoyed, Cassandra tried to shove aside the throbbing in her head. "Well, what do you want me to do, then?" she huffed.
Morris' eyes then filled with tears, something that brought no small degree of surprise to Cassandra. Shaking, he leaned against the wall and buried his face in his hands. It was several moments before Cassandra realized that the man was weeping - weeping, of all things!
"Morris, what's wrong?" Cassandra asked, suddenly less annoyed and more sympathetic.
"I have to talk to you, Cassandra," Morris said. "You're the only one who will understand."
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- Bleached Skull
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- Use: Initiates the summoning rite at Thunder Axe Fortress.
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Bleached Skulls are found inside Bleached Skullpiles around Thunder Axe Fortress for the quest Putting Their Heads Together.
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I'm writing to let everyone know of the recent heart break we have had from the purchase of our bulldog Dixie from Ferner's Bulldogs of Knoxville TN. I searched for a long time to find an almost all Fawn bulldog. My Dream dog all my life. Then Ferner's came up on the web search. There she was my little Dixie. She was only a long days drive from our house in Charlotte NC. The kids and I set off to see our new baby. I'm not sure that it really mattered to me at the time that she was 3 months old and 1/2 the size of the other puppies of a newer litter. Dixie was sweet, quiet and adorable. I did ask to see the parents and I was told I could if I wanted to but they were 30-40 minutes drive from the owner's home (Jennifer). They are being kept at "The Barn". After driving all day with 3 anxious kids I said ok well maybe you can just show me their pictures. [continued below]....
January 16, 2009 we brought Dixie home. First check up good. The norm's full of fleas and parasites. Not norm skin mites. We got rid of those so we thought. Then the infections started 6 months in. Ear, nose, feet. 12 months into this we almost lost our little Dixie with Pheumonia. During the chest xrays they had noticed a severe Deformation of the Spinal Coloumn. It appears that it was not developed correctly. Some parts were missing altogether other parts all smooshed together which could be very painful according to the vet. There is no cure/fix. She was hospitalized for 10 days for the pheumonia. $3567 later she was better and home. Our little baby.
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Skin infections started at 22 months. I was told she had skin mites again. We have battled with this On/off since day one.
July 5, 2012 what should of been a wonderful day for me wasn't. I was on the way to the hospital to see the birth of my second grandson when my husband called me. Come home right away he said. I said for goodness sakes what could be more important then this. He said, "Dixie just bit Emilie (my 6 year old) and it's bad. I did an interstate u-turn and went home. My little dog had bit my daughter for no aparent reason. This is the dog who has everything she could ever want. She sleeps on the couch, eats gormet food and has spa days. She just went over to her and bit her in the face. Emilie almost lost her eye. She will be scared forever. I was informed by the Sherriffs that It can happen during july 4th due to fireworks. It makes the dogs very irritated. He told he wouldn't do anything serious yet. I waited.
2012-2013 Infections, seizures, vet bills galore.
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Headline: Success, At Last
By Steve Helwagen
(From Feb. 2006 issue)
For five long years, Josh Huston largely sat back and watched.
Yes, there was the ill-fated 2001 season, when Huston did get on the field and attempted 10 field goals. He made only three of those kicks, though, and was relegated to a backup role behind Mike Nugent.
The rest was history as Nugent put a death grip on the kicking job for the Buckeyes over the next three years. He twice won All-American honors and ended his career as the Lou Groza Award winner in 2004.
Amazingly, Huston, who was at OSU one year before Nugent arrived, was granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA. He cited a series of injuries that had kept him out of action in the 2000 and 2002 seasons.
He stuck around for the 2005 season and competed with walk-ons Aaron Pettrey and Ryan Pretorius to replace Nugent. But Huston was not content in simply replacing Nugent. He wanted to match or better his record of success for the Buckeyes.
And, over the course of the regular season, he came awfully close.
Huston followed in Nugent's footsteps as the first team All-Big Ten kicker. He made 20 of his 24 field goals with a long kick of 47 yards (one against Iowa and another in the win over Michigan). His misses were from 50, 50, 49 and 46 yards. Huston was also 40 of 41 on PAT attempts.
But the stat that stood out was Huston's whopping 49 touchbacks on 70 kickoffs. That figure was believed to be a Big Ten record. Playing for a coach who likes to see his teams win on the basis of defense and field position, Huston more than replaced Nugent.
"Josh Huston has done everything we had hoped he would do," said OSU coach Jim Tressel. "We knew he was an excellent kicker. We knew he has a tremendously strong leg. He was in a battle five years ago for the starting job and was still kicking off well into the season and Mike Nugent kind of took the job.
"To Josh Huston's credit, he kept working on it. He fought through some injuries and really couldn't kick very much for a couple years. But he had confidence in himself. Usually, the people that achieve have even more confidence in themselves than maybe everyone else does. He knew for sure that he could do this and going into the year, I felt that he was very capable."
Huston and Pretorius, a native of South Africa, went toe to toe – literally – during preseason camp. But Huston won the job.
"Right near the end of preseason, Ryan Pretorius, who was battling it out at kicker with Josh, said, 'Josh Huston's going to have a tremendous year this year, I promise you.' And for the guy who was trying to beat him out to say that -- he's with him every second during practice, so we've really been pleased with what he's done."
One would think that Huston would have spent the off-season kicking every day as he pined to finally be OSU's starting kicker. But Huston knew he needed to be strong and healthy when the season began. He concentrated more on lifting and running than actually kicking the ball.
"In the off-season, believe it or not, I didn't kick for 2-1/2 months," Huston said. "I worked out and I did legs and stuff. But I did no kicking. I came back and I was crushing the ball. It was the best I've ever hit the ball."
Huston, a native of Findlay, Ohio, has been known for his strong leg since he arrived at OSU. But improving his accuracy was the biggest thing. He made his first five field goals in the showdown against Texas. But a late 50-yard miss that drifted just wide left helped shape that 25-22 loss. His other 50-yard miss came in the 17-10 loss at Penn State.
"It's nice that I am 100 percent inside 45 yards," Huston said. "I have those two 50-yarders I missed. I was just wide right. I'd like to have those two back. Unfortunately, we lost those two games. I'm feeling confident. Most of my balls have been pretty much down the middle and no-doubters.
"The Texas one, I knew I left my hips open to the right. But I knew there was some wind coming back left. I thought it might hook back in a little bit. It was trying to, but just didn't do it enough. The Penn State one, I thought I hit it down the middle. Mike would say, 'Ninety-five percent of the time, you would know where it was going.' That was just one of those times where you didn't.
"I left it right there and there was a wind going right-to-left there that didn't bring it back, either. Those are things I need to work out."
Huston ended the year hitting 83.3 percent of his field goals.
"What the coaches really look for is a 70 percent mark throughout the season," Huston said. "I think we have really bumped up the standard. I set an 85 percent goal for myself before the season. Now that I can see that I can do a little better, I'm trying for that."
Huston's ability to deliver touchbacks helped the Buckeyes immensely as they made their push toward a Big Ten title.
"When you have a guy that pounds it through the end zone, that helps," Tressel said. "Josh had a lot of life in his leg and making them start 80 yards away, making anyone start 80 yards away for our defense will make their job harder."
Tressel admitted that it is hard to find a kicker who can consistently back up the opponent like Huston did this season.
"It took Mike Nugent until his fourth year to pound them through the end zone," Tressel said. "In 2003, our kickoff coverage was a nightmare. We just were only kicking the ball to the 5 and the 6 and here he was one of the great kickers in the country. Like anything else, I think you can develop it. We work hard to do that."
Huston talked about the nature of being a kicker. It's a position that requires, well, a lot of patience.
"Well, we don't hit people," he said. "We don't have to watch a bunch of film. We just go out there and do our job. It's hard to keep our attention for a four-hour practice or through films. We have to find ways to keep ourselves entertained. We're different in that we're nonchalant and maybe a little more loose.
"I like to stay loose and relaxed. If I'm serious the whole time, I would get tense. I don't think that's the way to do it. I just try to stay light-mannered about the whole thing and I think that keeps me on my game."
As a kicker, it also helps to be a perfectionist. Like a golfer who tries to repeat the same swing over and over, Huston notes the importance of being able to repeat the same kicking motion each time.
"I have the same routine I use every time," he said. "I try to be picky with the balls that I hit. I may hit one down the middle but I may get under it a bit. I'm not happy with it because I didn't hit it the way that I wanted to. That keeps me on top of my game."
Huston was the one remaining remnant from the John Cooper era. He talks about his long and arduous road to this season.
"When you look at it, you're part of a great team," he said. "That's how you look at it, whether you play or not. It's tough. Last year, I just put myself in situations and asked, 'If I'm in this situation, how would I prepare?' It was good preparation for this year.
"You start figuring it out after a while," Huston said. "You go out here and figure out what you need to do and how to save your leg and when to kick and when not to kick. I've been in the shadows for six years, but it's been fun. I've learned a lot watching Mike kick and just being around him and how to handle situations."
With Nugent in firm control of the kicking job, Huston tried his hand at punting last year. But when walk-on Kyle Turano nailed down that job, Huston was again relegated to the sidelines.
"I had never punted before," Huston said. "I was trying to just get out there and do it. I punted too much in the preseason and my body didn't hold up. I didn't have the pop any more. With kicking, I already know how to kick. When I practice, I don't practice to get better. I practice to maintain and make sure I'll be in top form for camp and, ultimately, for the season."
A year ago, Nugent went on to become a second-round NFL draft pick of the New York Jets. Huston is hoping his one big year – not to mention his big leg – will persuade a pro team to look his way.
"I would love to do that," he said. "I know Coach has said there have been some teams that have come in and asked about me. I kick a lot of my kickoffs out of the end zone. I don't know what they're looking for or what they need or if one year is enough for them.
"But look at (former OSU punter) B.J. (Sander), he got drafted in the third round and he only played one year. Who knows?"