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Nieuw Amsterdam 12-DAY MEDITERRANEAN EMPIRES : Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review by Swice
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Nieuw Amsterdam 12-DAY MEDITERRANEAN EMPIRES
Destination: Europe - Eastern Mediterranean
Embarkation: Venice
Everything seemed to work, our flights, our private shore excursions (we saved money!), and to top it off, our young boys (ages 9 and 11) were close to perfect and even did better that we did in some "boring" situations.
Because so many cruises begin and/or end in Venice, I will spend a little more time talking about the logistics of Venice.
We arrived late Sunday morning in Venice via US Airways. The airport is not that large. We covered every bit of it looking for a sign or kiosk to call the Marriott Courtyard Shuttle bus. Our Marriott reservation rate included "free airport More transportation." Before leaving the United States, I called Marriott reservations to ask them "how" to arrange for the shuttle and was told to look for a kiosk with a phone to call the hotel. There is no kiosk. We were not quite at the point of frustration yet, when we decided to go outside... and the shuttle bus was parked right in front of our eyes.
The hotel was about a five minute drive. This is an "airport" location (I didn't realize it was "that" close to the airport). The place was full of cruisers coming and going. The staff was excellent... all spoke perfect English. Being a European hotel, the guest rooms are smaller than what we Americans are used to. Marriott's website would not let me book four people into one room. Knowing that most European hotels offer rooms with either two twin beds or one large bed, I was afraid of booking just one room. In hindsight, the beds were larger than expected and I guess all four of us could have made it in one room (if the front desk would have allowed it). But it was nice to have two bathrooms to get ready in the mornings. We mistakenly thought all Courtyards have free internet. This location offered to give us a code once for 30-minutes of free time in the lobby. We saved that opportunity for later.
While the hotel was not in "old" Venice, it turned out to be in a great location. Admittedly, I wanted "Marriott Rewards" points. The "name-brand" hotels in the historic district were more expensive and we would have had to figure out transportation and baggage logistics (meaning carrying bags or hiring a porter to carry the bags through old Venice). The Marriott Courtyard simply was less hassle. The airport shuttle (once we found it) was quick. Tip: The hotel is on the bus line (number 5). The bus stop toward the historic area is right across the street from the hotel's front door. Note the return stop is in front of a church (that is set back from the curb) on the Marriott side of the street and is about 500-feet before the Marriott. It's hard to spot your stop to ring the bus bell early on the return trip, so pay attention to the landmarks on the LEFT side of the bus as you leave the Marriott for the historic area.
The best decision of our trip was arriving in Venice a couple of days early and buying a transit pass. The ride from the Marriott to the "bus station (Piazzale Roma)" took about 20-minutes. The bus "station" is not a building. It is basically a huge cul-de-sac. From there visitors have three choices: in one direction is a building that is the entrance to the cruise ship tram/people-mover (One-Euro each way), On the opposite side of the cul-de-sac is a line of boat (vaporetti) stops and a bridge that crosses the water (the start of The Grand Canal) into old Venice. We walked across the bridge and promptly began wandering the streets of Venice. Tip: Transit passes are good for buses and boats (vasporetti). The official site is http://www.veniceconnected.com/node/1454 . The site is in English but it does not do a very good job at explaining "how" everything works. You can save a few dollars by buying a one, two or three day pass on-line before you leave the states. You are provided with a confirmation number that you then enter into an ATM-like machine at the airport (baggage claim area). An important piece of information is that you specify a date for the pass on-line during the purchase process. The on-line calendar is a Monday-Sunday calendar instead of the American Sunday-Saturday calendar. We clicked wrong day and were unable to pick up our pass until Monday.
In the following days, we rode the bus from the Marriott to the bus station, jumped on a city boat (Vaporetti) and explored. Experts will tell you the best thing to do in Venice is to "get lost." We weaved through walkways and over canals. We found great "reasonable" restaurants." The general rule is the further away from St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), the cheaper everything is. Our most enjoyable activity was riding the boats. One night we got on the boat as the sun was setting and got terrific shots of Venice at sunset! Yes, because we have kids, we paid the 80-euros for the family to ride an actual gondola (prices and routes are regulated) but the public boats are all you "need."
On Tuesday we slept late, got dressed, and ate our emergency food of Lance snack crackers because we figured we would have a big lunch on the ship. We checked out and they gave us a code for some free internet time. By email on our iPad, we confirmed our arrangements for Kotor, Montenegro.
With luggage in tow, we, along with other cruisers on several ships, boarded the city bus with our handy transit passes. We hauled our luggage across the cul-de-sac and toward the tram. Machines for the one-euro tram (people-mover) tickets accept credit cards. Cruiser go up an escalator and onto the tram (an elevated train-type ride). There is no way to walk. The tram makes two (2) stops. The cruise ships are typically at the first tram stop. After exiting, we had to go down an escalator, walk to an awaiting bus, load our luggage and then ride to the cruise terminal (about a five minute ride). After unloading our luggage from the bus, we rolled it about 100-feet and gave it to a cruise port attendant (required). We entered the terminal around 12:30 and found no line. After check-in, security screening and the cruise photographer stop, we boarded the ship and went to our cabin (5056). We realized we missed the "Welcome Back Luncheon" in the main dining room and headed to the Lido. Tip: Another option would have been a taxi from the hotel to the cruise terminal. We would have avoided the one-euro tram ride and gotten on the ship about 30-minutes earlier, but we saved roughly $50 by using our transit pass.
Smartest decision we made on board our ship: Getting unlimited laundry. After lunch, we unpacked and sent our formal wear shirts and our clothes from the past few days out to the laundry. There is no need to pre-arrange this. There is a checkbox on the laundry form for "unlimited laundry." The cost was about $8 per day and covered all four of us in the cabin.
After unpacking we got off the ship and did the reverse route to get back to Venice but without the bus ride. Note, depending on where the ship is docked, this can be a LOT of walking just to get to the tram. Once at the bus station, we boarded a boat that took us directly to Saint Mark's Square where we got some better pictures and visited some several churches. We went back to the ship for a late dinner.
The first night of our "cruise" overnighted in Venice. We got up early and used our transit passes again to travel to Murano. We used Rick Steve's book extensively during our time in Venice and Murano and saw many others using it as well. And speaking of Rick Steve's guidebooks, the ship library had several copies of his Mediterranean Cruise Ports book. However, we found the pages had been torn out for the ports we were visiting!
Our "cruise" officially got underway when the ship left Venice mid-afternoon. There is no way to describe the priceless experience of standing on the bow of the ship (the bow was opened several times during our 12-days), listening to Italian music and sailing out of this magical city. Holland America gets major points here... commentary was provided either entering or leaving every port. Often music was matched to the port. The commentary was appreciated, but we found ourselves in a quandary. We so wanted to be on deck, to feel the breeze, to get a full clear view and take pictures. But it was difficult to hear everything and so sometimes we retreated to the Crow's Nest.
Food on the Nieuw Amsterdam turned out to be wonderful mix of offerings and tastes. The hit of the cruise for our family turned out to be breakfast. Several days into the cruise, one of us happened to spot a crepe being made at the waffle station. We'd all had crepes before (during a family trip to Paris), but for some reason these really hit the spot! It turned into a crepefest every morning... crepes with Nutella and various fruit compotes (raspberry and blackberry seemed to be the favorites). The waffle station is also the secret place where passengers can find the imitation McDonald's Egg McMuffins wrapped and almost hidden from view. The other "must-have" item every morning was the ship-made potato cakes (they were best with a little sea salt from the grinder that is on most tables). These were not the usual frozen hash brown patties from a box. Sometimes we had to search the various food stations of the Lido to see which ones had the potato cakes instead of fried potato wedges.
Lunches seemed to be the usual cruise ship fare. The boys seemed to gravitate to the daily Asian-inspired offerings. The burgers (including lamb burgers) and hotdogs all looked and smelled good at the Lido Pool Grill. We were tempted but the serving sizes were so big and thick that we opted to go for the mixture and sampling of other items in the Lido. At various times, we all chose the taco/burrito station which also offered a chance to make your own nachos.
I would say during our entire cruise there were only a couple of food items that fell short of expectations. The chips for the nachos were a thicker texture and just didn't satisfy when compared to your local Salsarita's or Moe's quick serve Mexican restaurants back home. The other disappointment was the pizza. The crust was tasteless, the toppings lacked imagination and the cheese was sparse (how about some plain pepperoni and mushrooms, buffalo chicken, philly cheesesteak, pesto?) . We all tried pizza once. I gave it a second shot and it was better but still not good. Apparently we were not the only ones who felt this way. The pizza counter was not a popular place. Tip: Don't forget the famous HAL bread pudding for dessert in the Lido. This dessert is a tradition for many past HAL passengers, but I'm afraid unless you know about it and look for it, newer HAL customers will opt for the standard (and less tasty) dessert options in the dessert cases beside the ice cream bars.
This was our first time with "Anytime Dining" in the main dining room and it would out perfectly for us. We ended up going to the dining room each night between 6:15 and 6:30. The first night of the cruise we were sent to a table upstairs (packed because EVERYBODY eats in the main dining room on the first night). But for the rest of the cruise we were seated downstairs and had the same excellent waiter who quickly learned we liked Iced Tea and needed extra butter (kids love butter on bread and it's something we normally don't do at home). We never requested a specific time and never requested a specific table or waiter. It appears HAL tries to make the experience the same fixed seating as much as possible. We noticed other passengers around us, generally arrived about the same time as well and were seated in the same seats for the most part. Our food arrived as quick as you could ever expect and we were always able to make the 8pm main stage show. We were super pleased with Anytime Dining and will certainly use this option again. By the way, the Baked Alaska parade took place as usual for the fixed seating dessert time. However, the waiters also paraded down the staircase and included the Anytime Dining room. So there is still the opportunity to wave your napkin if you choose. Tip: You are able to make a reservation and specify table and/or waiter.
We have our own family vacation game that we always play, whether it be on a cruise or a land vacation. "How long can we go WITHOUT our kids eating chicken nuggets and fries!?" It's not that we are against those foods, but we do object to serving them to our kids for lunch and dinner every day of vacation. Think about it, no matter where you go, that's what EVERY restaurant offers on the kids' menus. On the ship, no kid's menus for us! A cruise is a perfect time to for kids to try new foods because if they don't like something, they can always get something else without additional costs. Our boys started the week with mussels, lamb, escargot, lobster, different varieties of fish and pasta. They did not seem to like the chilled soups for some reason, even though we tried to encourage them by comparing the soups to melted ice cream.
We skipped the main dining room several nights because of special food that was served outside on the Lido deck. Several nights the food team grilled MEDITERRANEAN inspired foods, kabobs, gyros, olive spreads, cheeses, special pita breads and desserts. These affairs were great and well attended. Greek music was playing, Greek food was being served, and all enjoyed the scenery as we sailed away from the ports... but we had to take our food into the Lido to actually eat. There just wasn't enough space for everyone to eat outside. While not "complaints," there are several things that HAL could do to improvement enjoyment. Would there be any way to remove sun lounge chairs and set up additional seating during these events? Some extra umbrellas for shade would be excellent as well. Finally, a general comment about Lido dining... Please HAL, buy more of the larger glass sizes. Apparently the Lido stocks two sizes, a smaller "juice" glass (guessing about 6-8 ounces) and a larger glass that's about 10-ounces. It never failed, no matter what time we went to the Lido, morning, afternoon, night, I always got stuck with the smaller glasses. Others in my family would get the larger glasses, but not me! Tip: Find a table, put down your food, and then go get your drinks and always plan on carrying two glasses of drink per person. There are no trays.
Entertainment aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam has improved. Music choices were both old and new. The production levels are blew me away (more on that in just a minute). Where the "Welcome Aboard/Preview Show" was once a complete waste of time, it's now worth seeing! The highlight of the entertainment schedule was the first show, "Cantare." Four male singers were featured and the audience that was there to see them went wild. One singer was obviously the "star," but as our cruise went on, I realized the other singers were extremely talented, and I would say, were even under-used.
The staging was spectacular and simple at the same time. Pieces Roman columns and blocks were mounted on a turntable. In addition, there was a live orchestra was on the stage. Behind it all was an electronic LED board that "changed" the background than flashed visions of cliffs as well as colorful artistic backgrounds. It was stunning. The next show, "NYC," utilized the electronic light board even more by creatively showing computer animation of a New York city street and subway station. One of the performers "moved" on stage and the illusion made it appear that he was actually walking down a subway staircase. It was off-the-charts cool. The music in these two shows would have fit anyone's taste... in fact our boys enjoyed them and asked to go back for the next shows. Sadly, I was disappointed in the attendance. For all of the criticism that HAL caters to an "older" crowd, I thought these offerings would dispel those notions. Later in the cruise, a cruise official told a large percentage of the passengers had already been on the ship and had seen most of the production shows and that European cruises are usually quieter because they are so port intensive and people are actually tired (I totally believe that).
The other production shows, Garage Band and Avalon Ballroom were closer to the typical cruise ship shows. We were glad some of the other singers got a chance to shine. The ship picked up comedian Paul Adams (clean and funny) and pianist Elliot Finkel. I was worried that he was too close to the HAL "mature" stereotype... but he had the audience eating out of his hand... young and old LOVED him.
There were a few one-time events/shows that we were able to see at least some of --cooking demonstrations and animal towel folding. The "Deal or No Deal" show had the potential to be a lot of fun. There were nearly 800 fun-loving Australians on board and wouldn't you know the one with zero personality was the one picked to be the "Deal or No Deal" contestant. She sat there and didn't care if she missed out on winning $1,000. She figured anything she won would be more than she started with. ...And she was right--she left the show with about a dollar and showed no emotion when she lost the big money. The newly-wed show featured three older couples... and they were FUNNY! Cruise Director Dan and Mario the DJ were hosting this and totally lost control a few times (you would think they've heard and seen it all before-- but obviously they haven't).
Our boys loved Club HAL. They've enjoyed Club HAL in the past and just like our last cruise, they raced to Club HAL after dinner each night. This surprised us a bit. We were a bit worried because often they were the only boys taking part in the activities. Thankfully, there was a guy working in Club HAL, so I think he found some other activities for them to do when things got too girly. Interesting note, there were roughly 50-kids on our cruise. We were told the number would climb to 250-kids on the next voyage. My boys wanted me to play Wii with them at one point, but adults are not allowed in the Club HAL room when other kids are present (for security reasons). We would have appreciated the opportunity to play computer games as a family during sea days on when we returned early from a shore excursion.
At one point, we took our boys out to the pool. They jumped into the back ocean-view pool and within a few minutes, they were told children are not allowed (this was fast, I was standing right there and I didn't see this happen). After this happened, I "think" I recalled reading something about an "adults only pool" on Cruise Critic, but I swear I never saw a sign or a note anywhere on board. We went to the Lido Pool and found a number of other kids there. My boys quickly jumped in and began splashing and playing tag with the others. One passenger was visibly upset. Let's face it, it's not a big pool to begin with compared to the land-based pools kids are used to. ....Maybe if passengers had realized all of the children were being told they had to go to that one pool that man wouldn't have been there to get splashed????
The movie theater was a fantastic venue with nice comfortable high-back seats that slightly recline. The seats even have small tables beside them for drinks and popcorn. Yes! HAL still has the bags of popcorn on a tray at the entrance to the room. Our complaint is simply the fact that we couldn't take advantage of this nice venue more often! With so many extensive port days, the movie schedules just didn't work for us. We saw a couple of movies here on our sea days, and again, we're sorry we couldn't see more. This was also the site of one of our family "adventures." (You know, one of those family stories that will be told over and over for years to come.) Without relaying every detail, a showing of "War Horse" was very crowded and all of the seats were gone. Some had already seated themselves on the riser steps. More people were standing at the entrance wondering what to do. I went across the hallway and took stackable chairs (which I returned after the movie by the way) and carried them over to my family. By now the lights had been dimmed and the movie was starting. I un-stacked the chairs and my family members all took one-- except in the midst of doing this--one man suddenly walked up and took one of our chairs. It was one of those crazy moments frozen in time. I stared in disbelief--THAT MAN JUST TOOK MY CHAIR! By now, others were going across the hall and bringing chairs over too. I had to go get another chair. When I returned, there was no place for me and my new chair. The one available spot was across the room along the outside wall. I didn't realize it until later when my wife told me, but the empty spot was right in front of the man who took my original chair!
We found the ship in almost perfect condition. We saw nothing broken or damaged other than a few worn spots on the stairs in the highest traffic spots (and that's being super picky). We all loved using the "outside" glass elevators and appreciated the floor mats in each elevator car reminding us what day of the week it was!
Stops Along The Way: For the most part we made our own shore arrangements and we were very pleased. There are plenty of websites and guidebooks (Rick Steve's) that tell you what to see at each port. I'll only mention a few highlights. Full disclosure: We are not shoppers and I'm sure others would enjoy exploring the villages and bazaars a little bit more than we did.
Kotor, Montenegro: If you were to ask our kids the highlight of this vacation, they would tell you Kotor. We booked an afternoon the "Monty B (www.montenegro4sail.com)." The Monty B is a private sailboat operated by a British couple. They live on the boat and host travelers to make a living. We were delayed in getting off of the ship--ship-sponsored tours get tender service before "independent" travelers. After leaving the dock, we turned left and walked less than five minutes to a small shore-side park with a stone monument and a small dingy (raft) was waiting for us. We climbed in and were rowed to the Monty B. The couple was delightful. We rode around Kotor Bay for several hours and saw the UNESCO World Heritage site of Perast from the water. Granted, we didn't walk around Perast as I guess the ship-excursion people did. But our boys took a quick dip in the Adriatic Sea, hoisted the sails, turned the sail gears and "drove" the boat. We were provided with a light snack and local cookies. We had about 45-minutes to peek inside the old town and gaze up at the wall of the fort (looks like the Great Wall of China that climbed the mountain) before catching our tender back to our ship. This happened to be the day of our 15th anniversary and we will treasure it.
Piraeus (Athens): We made arrangements by email with Paul Kalomiris (www.greektaxi.gr). We were advised to get off the ship the moment they open the door to meet our guide. We did and that turned out to be EXCELLENT advice. Our private driver, Konstantinos, was waiting outside the cruise terminal with our name on a sign and took us immediately to the Acropolis. It was not crowded and we started snapping pictures right away. Thirty minutes later, the place was a mob scene. The bus tours started arriving. We left the Parthenon about 45-minutes after we arrived and could not believe the giant crowd of people on the steps waiting to get in. Our driver Konstantinos is technically a driver and not a licensed tour guide so he could not accompany us into the sites. He told us about the history and sites before we got out of his car. Honestly, that was fine. His company can arrange for an official guide to escort your into the sites but I really don't think that's necessary for most people. We were rushing around the entire day and really could not have spent more time listening (absorbing) any other details. Our boys enjoyed seeing the changing of the guard outside the Parliament Building. Our driver made this day. He had so much personality and excitement and really seemed to enjoy his job. On top of that, he seemed to appreciate our business. He presented our boys with postcards, bookmarks and a nicely packaged box of baklava at the end of the day. Tip: Konstantinos got us to the Parthenon before the crowds. We were so taken back by the site and took so many pictures that we ate up too much time. Give yourself 30-minutes and then move on to see the other ruins at the Acropolis site.
Istanbul: This was the port where we were totally confused. Thank God for the ship's doctor! We ran into him on the bow of the ship as we sailed into Istanbul. Despite asking for clarification with the on board port guide and the shore excursion desk, it was the ship doctor who really explained "how" the Istanbul port works. Apparently there was a shuttle bus that would take you to the Galata Bridge for a charge. The doctor told us to skip the bus and walk! So glad we did. We had a few notes from a Rick Steve's book and explored. We went back to the ship for dinner. Our boys went to Club HAL and my wife and I went back out to take pictures as the sun started to set. We got some beautiful pictures of mosques lit at night and the Galata Bridge. I didn't understand the fascination with the bridge until we went to see it in person. It's a multi-level bridge... cars and people travel on the top... restaurants are on the lower level. This is a grimy urban bridge but the open air restaurants appeared to be super clean! Many on the ship had chosen a Bosphorus River dinner cruise or dinner and whirling dervish show. I thought the whirling dervish shows were too late in the evening to keep the boys out considering we had a full day of touring Istanbul the next day. Our dinner on the ship turned out to be one of the best (Lobster Thermidor) but I would suggest others consider dinner on the Galata Bridge for the experience.
The next day was a full day tour (www.dailyistanbultours.com). Another family from the ship with children about the same ages as ours, had also booked this tour. Truthfully, our guide was fine, but she lacked the enthusiasm and energy of our driver in Athens. I don't think she took enough cues from both families. She really didn't engage the children and, despite both families telling her that we are not shoppers, she left us alone in the Grand Bazaar for an hour (we all visited a nearby mosque on our own during shopping time).
Mykonos, Greece: Our ship-sponsored tour took us to Delos on the afternoon we arrived. We all enjoyed the boat ride over to Delos. There were a lot of ruins on the ground on Delos. According to Greek mythology, this is the place where Apollo was born. During roman times, it was an important trading port. Very little has been reconstructed here. I wish there had been drawings to help visualize what used to be here. With few trees and no shade and difficulty visualizing, our boys got tired of this. Honestly, we were starting to get mentally tired as well. After dinner on the ship, we went to Mykonos and walked over to the windmills and saw the most wonderful sunset! We got some terrific pictures!
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey: Our private guide arrived about the same time we got off of the ship and walked out of the terminal (http://www.ephesustours.biz). She was a lovely lady... a former teacher and had a genuine love for people. By the way, the terminal area here is nice and fairly new... a very impressive entry to the country. Our Mercedes Benz van took us to the Virgin Mary's House. Again, we beat the tour buses. From there we spent about three hours in historic Ephesus. This IS IMPRESSIVE. Very quickly, the place became VERY crowded and hot. A delicious lunch was served to us at the nearby at the government sponsored carpet weaving school. After a carpet demonstration, with only slight pressure to buy, we went to see other ruins. It's obvious why everybody wants to visit Ephesus. Tip: Make sure your camera battery is charged... this is THE place to see and photograph ruins.
Thira (Santorini), Greece: From the descriptions we heard before we arrived, this was the second-most confusing do-it-yourself port. We had no specific plans. The ship shore guide made it sound more complicated and encouraged us to take a ship excursion. We did not and ended up making the right choice. This is a tender port. The tender boats arrive at a small dock at the bottom of a cliff. There are three ways up: 1). Cable car (ski lift type of cabin) 2. Ride a donkey 3. Walk up the steps (you would be nuts to try this). HOWEVER, we did not choose any of those options. It just so happens that at the dock, there was a small boat tour office. For a tiny price (at least compared to the ship shore excursion), we bought tickets on a large wooden pirate-looking boat. It took us around the edge of the island to the northern tip where a bus met us at sea level and gave us a ride to the top where we visited the town of Oia. This is the photographic spot everybody wants to visit for the shots of white buildings and blue-domed churches. After two hours, the bus took us back to the town of Thera where we would have to go back down the cliff to our tender dock. Santorini is a fairly small island, but it's much too large to traverse without some kind of transportation. Back in Thera, we walked around and decided to it was time to head back to the ship. This is the thing that every cruise passenger needs to know: You've got to get down the cliff back to the dock. The cable car line was l-o-n-g. Passengers later told us back on the ship that the line was an hour and a half! While I would have liked to have spent a little more time in Santorini, the fact of the matter was we were all getting tired and really needed to get back to the ship as quickly as we could. Looking at the stairway... it looked like it would take forever to walk down. We chose to ride the donkeys down (five euro each). It was an adventure. They went down the steps much faster than I would have liked... trust me, you have to hold on! Don't even think about taking a picture while riding these donkeys! Tip: The cable cars can only handle a small number of people at one time. The line is slow. Be prepared for the wait, especially if there are several cruise ships in port at the same time. You do not need a "guide" in Santorini, but you do need to think about transportation. Ship excursions will get you around the island, but they all end at the top of the cliff and you have to decide how you want to get back down. Walkers have to use the same staircase as the donkeys (watch your step!).
Split, Croatia: This can easily be done on your own. We entered the historic town (the walled palace interior was a town) and paid a small amount of money to buy a church pass. This allowed us inside the church, baptismal, bell tower and a small museum. After that we walked around a few minutes and were ready to try something different. We went back to the ship, ate lunch and went back into Split with beach towels. At the end of the dock, turn right, follow the palace walls until they end at the bus station and keep walking and follow the railroad tracks. As long as you follow the tracks you will find City Beach (we didn't and it took us longer). We went under a graffiti covered bridge and were there. This was a neat experience. Once you get past thinking about the urban and dingy entrance way, you realize the water is only waist deep for about the length of three football fields. Young and old were there. Every size and shape of humanity was on display. It should be against the law to sell a bikini to some people! We were amused at the number of people speaking English... every American college student backpacking across Europe must have been there that day.
Back in Venice, we now understood the transportation system, and could have easily gotten back to the airport using city transportation. I had previously made arrangements with www.europeantransfer.com for a van ($45). We got to the Venice airport 2 ½ hours before our flight and needed every minute because the check-in lines moved slowly. Our flight was full. US Airways was offering passengers a $900 voucher, hotel and meals for anyone who would stay overnight and fly out the next day. I had to be back at work the next morning otherwise we would have jumped at the opportunity.
Additional odd notes:
- I almost felt out of place wearing a tuxedo (I happen to have one).
- Internet was slow--but not as slow as I expected.
- They will still deliver the printed New York Times to your cabin if you request. The New York Times website can be accessed FREE in the Explorers Lounge.
- We were a bit surprised there was no note of congratulations or mention of our 15th anniversary. There was a deck party/cookout the night of our anniversary so we did not eat in the main dining room.
- The Dessert Extravaganza seemed more "flashy" -- beautiful. However, a lot of it tasted the same. Everyone took pictures of the cabinet of candy apples.
- Never once saw anyone using the spa pool (we walked by it all the time).
- I never realized I would use the front desk like an ATM machine. I needed Euros and they just added a charge to my cabin. There was a small service fee but less than I would have paid using an ATM. I could also convert Euros (bills not coins) back into American dollars with NO fee (HAL uses the Bank of America conversion rate).
- We really didn't feel the need to sample the other restaurants. We really enjoyed the pool side cookouts as we left a number of ports and we were out on excursions many days at lunch.
- We did get a soda card for $25 before the cruise (value of $50). We're not the kind who drink a lot of soda, but thought over 12-days, we'd use it. But since we had soda on so many shore excursions with our included lunches, we really didn't have a desire for more Coke. We had trouble using it up. But if I were going to the Caribbean, I think it would be a must-have. No matter where we were on the ship (Lido, MDR or bar), we received a can of Coke. There has been some question about whether you are served a can or a bar fountain Coke on other HAL ships.
- We were so busy, we only used the gym once. We really enjoyed walking the deck!
- Thankfully, we had a number of "half" sea days... where we did not dock until the afternoons. This proved to be invaluable, not just physically, but also mentally.
- This cruise required physical stamina. There was a LOT of walking. In addition, there were stairs and uneven walking surfaces at the historic sites. I really don't know how some people were able to do it.
- We ordered movie DVD's from the front desk several times. They are FREE. You can pick them up or they will deliver to the cabin. Watching a movie in the late afternoon while the "smart ones" among us (who me??) dozed off after a day of touring, was a welcome respite.
I tend to be a perfectionist. I am always looking for ways to make something "better." But the truth is, I'm not sure what I could have done to improve our vacation experience. However, I have one regret. Our boys discovered the terrycloth robes in the cabin and wore them EVERYDAY. When they weren't "lounging" in them, they were acting out their martial arts skills they acquired by watching Kung Fu Panda. I'm sorry I didn't order robes with their initials monogrammed and hidden them away for Christmas presents.
Steve Swicegood Less
Published 07/11/12
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Happy Birthday Emilio Pomàrico! (17 June)
UE says a huge thank you for 163 performances of 83 works, for 13 world premières, for the Bach, the Berg, Berio, Boulez, Burt, Cerha, Feldman, Haas, Haubenstock-Ramati, Janácek, Kurtág, Mahler, Rihm, Schönberg, Schreker, Schubert, Sotelo, Staud, Stockhausen, Szymanowski and the Webern.
And for all the concerts still to come.
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Comment by Didier DEBRIL | 2012-06-21
Great blog, great site.But I'm very angry. I bought Répons of Pierre Boulez to 247.60 euros. I just got the score, and it is illegible. I am even more surprised that I had ordered Antheme 2 (with the electronic device) by Pierre Boulez and where print quality is superb and flawless. The price 102.95 euros, and I relied on that partition - superb - to buy Répons. But what a disappointment when I opened and found the impression of Répons. This is totally unreadable, it's not printing, it is a photocopy or scan set wrong ...
I thought your "house" was glamorous. Well no. And to be clear, I do not understand how one can send a customer a partition in such a state. This is unacceptable for a company that has your reputation.
Sorry for my bad english.
Comment by Jonathan Irons | 2012-06-25
Dear Didier,
allow me to apologise for the error. Something has obviously gone wrong here, as it is certainly not our policy to sell badly-printed scores.
I will contact you directly at the email you provided in order to resolve the problem.
Best wishes

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Pack up your RV and head to Camp Mack's River Resort, located on a sheltered bend of the Kissimmee River just two miles north of Lake Kissimmee. Whether you're in central Florida for fishing, seeing the sights of Orlando, or just for a fun getaway, you'll find a wide variety of activities at Camp Mack's.
- Wifi
- Restaurant Onsite
- Pets Allowed
- Property Size N/A
- Conference Facility
- Kids Allowed
- Nearby City N/A
- Nearby Water N/A
- Open Dates All Year
Camp Mack's River Resort is located on a sheltered bend of the Kissimmee River just two miles north of Lake Kissimmee. Cast your line for Florida largemouth bass, crappies, bluegills, and more!
Experience Florida's natural beauty! On the nature tours from Camp Mack's River Resort, you might see bald eagles, osplreys, crested cara caras, great blue herons, and other types of birds. You might also spot deer or aligators!
Nearest Airports
- Bartow Municipal Airport (BOW) / 18.4 miles
- Avon Park Executive Airport (AVO) / 23.9 miles
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) / 35.7 miles
* Not all airports listed here may be open to public use, or service commercial flights


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The 126th issue of Fables was released last week, to little or no fanfare. With the passing of Hellblazer into the ether, Fables is now the longest running title under the Vertigo imprint. So why is no one talking about Fables anymore?
Perhaps it's because Fables has been so consistent since its debut in 2002. While not every arc has had the same emotional impact as, say, The Good Prince or Homelands, Willingham and Buckingham continue to produce one of the finest comics on the stands. With the focus of this newest arc on Snow White and her previous husband (or current co-husband?), Fables has the potential to once again capture some of the excitement that, if you believe the interwebs chatter, has been lacking in Fables ever since Mr. Dark was dealt with or maybe even before that when Geppetto was revealed.
So then, how was this particular issue? Predictably...okay. Even a mediocre Fables is better than 75% of what is on the market, but this issue does little more than set-up what could be some great showdowns in future issues. Briar Rose gets punched in the face by a man in a way that I found a little ham fisted (pardon the pun) ---this guy is the villain! He is capable of anything! but otherwise this issue provided a lot of good expositional beats.
While Willingham continues to juggle many balls in this series, he sticks most of the landings. If you've been reading the previous 125 issues, you probably trust Willingham's storytelling abillities by now. And if you haven't read the previous issues---what's your problem??
Final Score: 7.5


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Alison Gonzalez
Anticipated Graduation Year: 2012
Majors: Community-Based Theatre; Peace Studies
Hometown: Vista, Calif.
Whitworth activities/clubs: Whitworth Theatre, Hope for Kenya Club, International Club, Latino Student Union, intramurals
Favorite book: Harry Potter 1-7
Favorite food: My dad's Mexican food
We'd be surprised to know that… one of my favorite animals is an Okapi
Favorite off-campus study program experience: Studying abroad in Brussels, Belgium for my peace studies major. I loved being immersed in another culture, traveling around Europe, meeting new people, and learning more about myself.
Favorite professor: One of my favorite professors at Whitworth is Jenny Holsinger. Her passion for her students and what she teaches is truly inspirational. Every time I have taken a class with her, I am not only left with a deeper understanding of the world I live in, but a continued curiosity on the subject studied. Her interactive teaching style embodies Whitworth's mission of an education of a mind and heart where students are challenged both inside and outside of the classroom.
Favorite residence hall: That would have to be a three way tie between Warren, BJ and East. I traditiated in Warren, so this dorm will always hold a place in my heart, but the following two years I was on student leadership in BJ and East and loved every minute in both of these dorms as well. Each dorm has such a welcoming and supportive community that it's hard not to call each one of these places home.
Why I chose to attend Whitworth: When I visited Whitworth I stayed with a current student. As I walked around campus and met the students I could feel the sense of community that I have grown to cherish as a Whitworth student. I sat in a political science class and met with a theatre professor. The professors seemed approachable and to care about their students and what they were teaching. It helped that I saw Whitworth on a beautiful spring day full of students playing Frisbee and studying in the grassy loop. Who wouldn't want to be a part of this thriving university?
What I plan to do after graduation: I plan to go abroad and work for a nonprofit organization dedicated to peace and restorative justice for a few years. And then possibly go to grad school or continue working in a similar line of work. I would love to use community-based theatre to build bridges between cultures, empower individuals, and to restore communities.


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Classic cocktails haven't been forgotten, but today they are getting a fresh look with upbeat touches, participants learned during the Tales of the Cocktail held July 16-20 at Hotel Monteleone and Royal Sonesta in New Orleans.
Mixologists and distillers led discussions on such topics as the history of gin, the use of cocktails in popular literature, the history of distilling rum, and the changing tastes of contemporary drinkers and gourmands. Programs even focused on such topics as honey used in liqueurs and cocktails, how to write a bar's menu and the philosophy of presentation.
Among special events was the luncheon announcing the "New Fashioned," developed in honor of the 50th anniversary of Ruth's Chris Steak House and inspired by founder Ruth Fertel's favorite drink, the Old Fashioned.
The new drink, made with Bulleit rye whiskey, Cherry Heering liqueur, Fee Brothers black walnut and orange bitters, orange rind and a Filthy Food's Wild Italian Amarena Stemless Cherry garnish, was introduced by Tom Bulleit who said he admired Fertel's entrepreneurial spirit in developing her famed restaurant.
Seminars included "A London Tale of Gin and Sin — Gin Palace to Cocktail Chalice, 2014," in which panelists Wayne Collins, John Clay, Amanda Humphrey and David Miles looked at the journey of gin, genever and drinks that came from gin palaces and forgotten gin distilleries.
Originally, imported genever, an herb-infused spirit, was enjoyed by the wealthy class. But after William of Orange became king in 1688, he banned the import of spirits and encouraged the local production of genever, beer and spirits and removed taxes and licenses for making it. "The gin being made in England was famously awful," and so much was being made, the general public could have access to it.
"It sent London on a massive booze bender and debauchery," Collins said. "Gin was the opium of the poor people. Even babies had it in their milk."
The panelists showed a list written by Henry Morland in 1806 of his daily routine which started with rum and milk for breakfast. His intake throughout the day included porter, rum, port wine with ginger, opium plus water after dinner, followed by port wine. He ended his day with gin and water.
During the Victorian Era, opulently designed gin palaces became acceptable places for imbibing. Gin shops were public places with lots of socializing for the working people and brought about the birth of the modern pub when beer makers decided to make attractive pubs to attract business.
"No other city in the world has such a deep-rooted connection with a spirit category as London does," Humphrey said.
In the seminar "Bottled in Bond: Ian Fleming & 007," panelists Philip Greene and Simon Ford said that despite his famous fictional British spy James Bond's reputation as a sophisticated drinker and diner, the author Fleming was a curmudgeon, loner and heavy drinker who smoked 70 cigarettes a day.
Although the James Bond novels created the fad for drinking dry martinis "shaken, not stirred," Fleming himself often created other cocktails for his books that were badly designed and not very good, the panelists said.
They also credited Fleming's fictional character with helping to make vodka the top alcohol of today.


text: Banditfan October 04, 2010 4:52 AM I've watched Guintoli's incident a couple of times in slow-mo and there is no way he could have done anything other than what he did. He lost a position as he tried to collect the bike, and to get to the "marked area" he would have had to crank it over hard on a patch of grass. In all likelihood that would have resulted in him crashing and possibly taking out the riders behind him. Whoever made the decision to give him a ride-through presumably is a bureaucrat that has never ridden a bike. A truly dumb decision that took away a potentially excellent result for Sylvain. I hope he can find a decent ride for 2011. Reply Report abuse 13 agree 2 disagree


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Running Back Nate Guillory and wide receiver Korey Williams etched their way into the Ranger football record books, as the No. 17 Rangers defeated Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 31-7, on November 6.
Williams, a senior wide out from New Orleans, La., eclipsed two records on the day. He broke the record for most receptions in a season with 69, a record that Jason Bryant held with 62 receptions during the 1992 season. Williams also holds the record for most receptions in a game, hauling in 14 passes this season against Texas College, and has the record for most receptions in a career, currently at 202.
Williams also broke the career mark for touchdown passes caught, passing Michael Salters mark of 23 catches during his career from 2002-03. Williams' three receptions on Saturday, bumped his total to 25 touchdowns for his career.
Currently, Williams is 18 yards away from holding the career receiving record. A mark held by Hall of Famer Brian Clothier with 2,640 yards from 1974-78.
Guillory, a two-year running back from Houston, Tex., set a new career record for most rushing yards. Guillory broke Matt Walter's (1997-2000) record of 2,546 yards, with 2,647 yards after having 157 yards on Saturday. He also has the record for most rushing attempts in a season and is 37 attempts from breaking the career rushing attempts record.
Northwestern (7-2, 5-0) will play and host its final game of the regular season on Saturday, Nov. 13 at Ranger Field when the Rangers host Southern Oregon University and go for their eight consecutive win. A Ranger victory could advance Northwestern into the NAIA Playoffs.
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Dr. William Welles
A Rising Stars Character Profile
Character Description
Dr. Welles is the physician assigned by a Supreme Court order to monitor the Specials during their childhood. He has previously worked for the government on child welfare cases, but he was surprised to get this job.
His orders were to learn about the powers and help the children adjust to them. However, the third aspect of his job is to betray the Specials to the government if it ever becomes necessary. Dr. Welles has compiled a report about the strengths and weakness of each Special, including how each can be killed if necessary. While this aspect is distasteful to Dr. Welles, he realizes that it is necessary.
Dr. Welles promised the children that they could always come to him and he would never judge them. He keeps this promise even when the Specials are adults.
Dr. Welles is especially close with John Simon. He has kept the secret of John's main power from everyone else.
Appearances and Mentions
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- Dr. Welles writes in his diary after seeing Matthew Bright fly for the first time.
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- Dr. Welles is visited by Jerry Montrose.
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- Dr. Welles in interviewed by the police after Peter Dawson's murder and discusses it with John Simon.
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In May 2007 I focused on DNS resolver in Cisco IOS, but also on other services, like the (now gone) FTP server. I also wrote a pretty popular post about background pings.
One of my most popular posts ever was written May 2009 – the BGP communities post. I also started writing about one of my favorite topics: lack of IPv6 multihoming.
Another interesting tidbit: Petr Lapukhov mentioned Loop-Free Alternates in a comment to the Why is OSPF (or IS-IS) afraid of unequal-cost load balancing post and it took me almost three years before I wrote about it.
Top 10 most popular posts from May 2007
- DNS resolver in Cisco IOS is auto-configured with parameters from a DHCP reply
- The self zone in zone-based firewall configuration
- FTP server is gone from Cisco IOS
- Background continuous ping from a router
- Use Tcl script to change the interface status
- What is a cached CEF adjacency?
- Command Authorization Fails with EEM applet or Tcl policy
- Change the Telnet font color from a Cisco router
- The DNS configuration "challenges"
- IOS Tclsh resources
Top 10 most popular posts from May 2009
- BGP basics: BGP communities propagation
- IOS fossils: OSPF-to-BGP redistribution
- SSH timeouts
- Ping priority on Cisco IOS
- EIGRP next-hop processing
- Lack of IPv6 multihoming: the elephant in the room?
- What does "event none" in an EEM applet mean
- How is a device throughput defined
- Why is OSPF (or IS-IS) afraid of unequal-cost load balancing
- VPLS is not Aspirin


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The above graph displays service status activity for R2games.com over the last 10 automatic checks. The blue bar displays the response time, which is better when smaller. If no bar is displayed for a specific time it means that the service was down and the site was offline.
Service Status History
|Ping Time
|Ping Time
|0.6 ms.
|0.38 ms.
|0.41 ms.
|0.94 ms.
|0.96 ms.
|0.9 ms.
|0.43 ms.
|0.94 ms.
|0.4 ms.
|0.57 ms.
* Times displayed are PT, Pacific Time (UTC/GMT 0) | Current server time is 17:00
We have tried pinging R2games website using our server and the website returned the above results. If r2games.com is down for us too there is nothing you can do except waiting. Probably the server is overloaded, down or unreachable because of a network problem, outage or a website maintenance is in progress...
If the site is UP but you cant access the page, try one of the below solutions:
Browser Related Problems
Force a full refresh for the site. This can be achieved by pressing CTRL + F5 keys at the same time on your favourite browser (Firefox, Chrome, Explorer, etc.)
Try alternative urls such as cs.r2games.com, wartune.r2games.com
Clear the temporary cache and cookies on your browser to make sure that you have the most recent version of the web page. For instructions choose your browser :
Fix DNS Problems
A Domain Name System (DNS) allows a site IP address (192.168.x.x) to be identified with words (*.com) in order to be remembered more easily, like a phonebook for websites. This service is usually provided by your ISP.
Clear your local DNS cache to make sure that you grab the most recent cache that your ISP has. For Windows - (Start > Command Prompt > type "ipconfig /flushdns" and hit enter). For details choose your operating system :
If you can access a website at office or from a 3G network yet it's not working on your computer, it is a good idea to use an alternative DNS service other than your ISPs. OpenDNS or Google Public DNS are both excellent and free public DNS services.
Check our help page for step-by-step instructions on how to change your DNS.
no you best check your site again .... tp.r2games is having trouble VERY slow to load some times need to refresh it 3 or more times and that may not even work
game is down
Down? nginx error?
is r2 down or just me? i can't access the website it always redirect me to another mangos tropical resort it says... but i type r2games.com in url :( pls help...
S464 down?
Cant login... haven't been able to for about half hour to an hourish. Can't even get to R2 forums, or anythhing... please fix this..
r2games 404 error ? nginx ? Welcome to nginx!
If you see this page, the nginx web server is successfully installed and working. Further configuration is required.
For online documentation and support please refer to nginx.org.
Commercial support is available at nginx.com.
Thank you for using nginx.
I definitely can't get onto anything pertaining to R2Games right now and I'm sure it's just me, huh?
"Pls give us an update what's going on. We can't even reach the forum." LMAO, you say this as if R2Games is checking this website (which has absolutely nothing to do with them) hourly. They are not going to post an update here... Just keep refreshing the forums, until it comes up and stays up, then go play.
www.loa.r2games.com is down, how the hell are you saying that you can acces this site and, , This doesn´t work for only for you¨ Please, is Tycoon event, and i dont want to miss it! I see that im not the only one who cant acces the website. I tried only www.r2games.com and nada. Please guys, work and give us acces to our servers. Peace!
cant log on been trying for 2 hours it just says cannot find r2 games tried chrome firefox and explorer
ya... this is just some loser techs and admin trying to say it's down for u... guys... if i can get this, i can get wartune... get ur heads out of ur arses and work on the damn site!!! anyway... it's not my fault if they think... never mind... :P
I have been trying since 12;00 MIDNIGHT to log on to r2 league of angels(may 16) and here it is may 17 11:48 pm and still cannot get on to my server ray
Hi i can t access main webpage and server list wartune.r2games.com i reboot all, check hosts file, restart and reconfig pc, router, modem I still can not access main web page. And other ppls can play at this moment. What s wrong and when i enter ip adress 188.8.131.52 i get the message welcome to NGINX! Is it hack or something blocking ?? if not resolved very soon, bye bye wartune
same here it wont load any website from r 2 games beside wartune. i play league of angels cant get any near it can we report them to somebody?
I login using my facebook account I get operation failed. Tried all the suggested fixes nothing worked need help serverS414 char Ron87
wartune hi in server 253 cant load it always says that paper sing that appers when u cant load plzzzz help my chars name is sasori class knight
R2 Games is an incompetent company. Do not spend money on their games. They do not deliver what is promised. When a "support ticket" is filled out, they respond that "We understand that many people are frustrated by this interaction..." and "We will be closing this ticket now..." without resolving the issue... and then when you ask for your money back, they will not give it to you, even when you tell them to take everything back.
I have not been able to get into Wartune or ANY other KABAM games today. loading screen gets to 100% then completely crashes.. anyone else having this issue? i pay to play this and its quite the piss off
when i try to enter r2games wartune website it takes long time to connected and when i already connected, and i click the login button. it's not give me any respons so i cant log in all of my chars
dang it's happen all the time what happen to wartune? Im always stuck to 43% every maintenance fix it pls
i am trying to login from last 3 days, but whenever i tries to open wartune.r2games.com, browser shows an error that can not find server plz help me out
stone rift server 327 unable to log any R2 web side, it show diagnose error and cannot find web site... Sweet Home
Cant get any wartune related website open. Neither forum nor anything. Can do it from my pc but not my laptop. Every time the message says Oops page not found. Cleared cache did evrything but still no results.
r2games is timing out for me, not loading. im losing all my boneses from not completing guests. and lost my harvest.
I can't login any R2Games either, getting a black screen with either 0% or 49%. I am glad that I didn't spend any money, or I would be really Pissed off. Fit it or you lose a player on all the R2Games that I'm playing
Oops! Google Chrome could not connect to www.wartune.r2games.com almost 1 week for this annoying message... can you fix this pls..
Currently Connnection is refused when Trying through facebook, the Mini Client and wartune.com, I have had a friend try with a Different ISP and encountering the same error
Hi, I'm trying by days to access in wartune, but the loading screen stops at 38% . I tryed everything that r2games suggests, but nothing. If i use other accounts i complet the loading and do the log in, the problem is mine connection with my account... Please help me
whole day I couldn't connect to wartune (I am using Kabam) n tried to find out from r2game but also cannot connect all r2game (forum, ticket..etc)
I did all things for fixing but doesn't help at all... just white or black screen... help me -_-
I have been unable to connect to any r2 sites today through my internet provider, althought I could connect using the data plan on my phone, here is the answer I got from my internet provider: That does this is what is called a routing issue. We have been seeing some game servers doing this. Even though you cannot access the page you can ping it. This makes it very difficult to pin point where the routing issues are but we are collecting samples and as soon as we can source the problem server, norm access will be restored for you. Unfortunately these issues have started to appear on several game sites in recent weeks and the only thing we can do is wait for our field operations to get this resolved. I'd say check it each day, it will become available to you again immediately when we get this fixed on our side.
I have followed these steps to try and fix the issue, wartune refuses to open.. I have not had this problem and I been playing for over a month! Please help..
Had lag issues all day with the Wartune servers, went to log in over the past 2 hours and keep getting the same error "Unable to resolve the server's DNS". Can't access the R2 forums from Wartune site as it keeps getting the error "The page you are searching for does not exist did you mean...." at which point I am re-routed to R2's site and told my login and password do not work.
my normal server S148 Cold Cliff is down, right now has been since 11am, yet I can log onto my other account on S97 with no problems. whats going on?
Cant login... haven't been able to for about half hour to an hourish. Can't even get to R2 forums, or anythhing... please fix this..
ok it's currently 4:55pm us est time, wartune, R2games site has been down since 11:00am i can't go on the site at all, is there something wrong?
the Game is currently *** DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE *** .
We are sorry if you were automatically sent to a new server. Please do not worry. Once the maintenance is completed (expected to be done at 3 am server time), you can click on "SERVERS" tab on the top, and then find your old server at the "Most Recent Servers" section on the left. From their page: www.facebook.com/WartuneCommunity
In NY and still unable to load r2. Worse yet is they haven't even acknowledged the many people asking for information on their facebook page. Shame on R2, and I suggest everyone that has VIP cancel it, and those that don't refuse to get it. Hit them in their wallet, it's the only way they are ever going to make the changes needed.
well i live in pa, and i can't log on, niehter can the husband or a friend of ours in ohio, however.... a friend of mine in canada, logged me in from there. So what is going on, Why can this region not log in?
I can connect to anything else on the internet but all R2 games just keeps loading and nothing comes up.. not connecting
Cannot access Wartune on any server: Kongregate, r2games, Kabam. r2 page won't load at all, just gray screen. Can play other games on Kongregate and Kabam just fine but Wartune WILL NOT LOAD!!!
can't bring up any servers looks like planned maintenance, created more unscheduled maintenance for a lot! Fix this issue, on vacation, need to play when I can!
Cant get on the site. Won't load at all. Just a spinning green circle and a blank white page. I was on earlier harvesting crops and it wouldnt let me harvest last plant. So I left the page and went back...or at least... I TRIED to go back.
How is the game suppose to work if every time r2 does maintenance the game stops working? Great job R2 :) you guys are just the experts on working a site :)
Still can't access r2 from the UK. They are fast becoming a very unfunny joke. And we still won't be compensated for it.
cannot get in to the game or even on to the homepage. Guild Battle is on now and I cannot get online.
i found out it was down cant load nothing from R2Games, just hope they fix it quick, will miss ToA and GB
R2games main website is down. When we reach a server with IP 126.96.36.199 it can us switch us to the website. So yeah seems R2 has a small prob here.. :)
I can't browse wartune at r2games what should i do? I've already done the troubleshoot but nothing change, still I can't access into wartune.r2games.com
wartune us has disappeared from my facebook homepage, and when i try to get it back on i get a box that says " the application you are trying to access is unavailable or restricted." this is very annoying as i've just taken out a vip sub... please help
Still cannot even open R2 let alone wartune it has been over a week for me and im starting to get ticked...
ok i restated my whole system and i still can not get into game still. but i can get on kaboom and play if i want to start all over. i am a vip and i feel i wasted my money so i will be stop payment until r2games fixes thier shit
i tried all day getting on wartune r2 games sent many tickets all they reply is its working great on there end
i also can't access the main wartune.r2games official web site i have tried everything suggested above and nothing works
have been trying for past hour... cannot get into wartune. It is not controllable on my end. Never is. The server page for wartune.s via r2games is down.
yitien S8 down ..."The page you are looking for is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."
I have been arguing with the site since Friday. I have tried everything including having my internet provider team view my computer 2xs. They even pinged the site and the connection is lost on their end not mine. Getting really tired of them telling me the issue is my computer and not them. So pizzed I even mad an account on wartunes.com to show them that yes my computer can run the game. Then today they have to nerve in the latest email to tell me I have been typing the address wrong? I am not an idiot... seems the only thing they care about their players is their wallets. Sincerely a very unhappy mage
Same for me in UK guys. Can't log in to r2 main site or wartune login page. Missed guild tree and probably levelling up, etc. It sucks!
so i can get onto wartune via facebook, miniclip and yet as soon as i try access the officail site i get a message saying
"The page you are looking for is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."
2 hours now and nowhere to get help.
Sorry I must put something here that is a little unrelated but relevent. Two weeks ago there was supposed to be a merge between joyopark and R2 games with a game called Crystal Saga. They failed with the merge and evrybody lost thier chars and everything because of the negligence of the guy taking the info for the logins on the chars. Now with everything lost, they do not even care. R2 games is unfair and not right. I know of people that are talking lawsuits and I for one know we have a strong case but I juast want to get the word out that R2 games stink ad I will never play anything that belongs to them. They do not care about people someone needs to be accountable for what happened. R2 games think they are going to walk away from this without doing anything for Joyo players but not with me around I am ready to go to the press with this now. R2 games... what a joke...
No data received. Unable to load the webpage because the server sent no data. Here are some suggestions:
Reload this webpage later. Error 324 (net::ERR_EMPTY_RESPONSE): The server closed the connection without sending any data.
Have not been able to log in for 5 day now. Un-able to contact them. They are good to take your money but when you got an issue they are no were to help.
Can't reach my account, level 58 archer on stone 139 server... Not in 4 days... Lost all that money. Don't invest in this game, it's a scam and a rip off.
Is it my connection or is it the site it always says this Network Error (tcp_error)
A communication error occurred: "The Web Server may be down, too busy, or experiencing other problems preventing it from responding to requests. You may wish to try again at a later time. For assistance, contact your network support team."
on http://wartune.r2games.com/ site
the admin and the techs are working on the issue and I am keeping them updated as best I can with the screenshots and reports that players are posting
i can log in but i cant connect to server keeps saying log in failed -.- restart clear cache everything same thing :3
R2 games is down once again. Just got my knights, but now I'm missing out on boss. =_+ *sigh* just when I thought everything was going smoothly
good morning everyone I'm from Argentina and recently SPOTFLUX download the program, install it and activate it and now I can play good and if you disconnect wartune the program, but it works me out, I'm only playing it when they are finished using the program's to reset the modem
@ jacob: but its weird jacob if im using another provider i can login to my server, but if im using my provider i cant login to my server, can u give any sugestion?
downloading anything from the internet to get you into a server will not work as the servers are being hacked. spotflux will not help you get into a server more than likely it is a virus download.
Edit: using a proxy server will get you into the wartune website, and you can log in if you go to the r2games.com, log in from there, then go to wartune.r2games.com. BUT when you try to get onto a server NOTHING HAPPENS. This means that information going from r2games to your computer to allow you onto the server and doing things is being blocked by something or someone. AKA hackers are making it impossible for r2games to get and recieve information from peoples computers making it impossible to play until r2games fights off the hacking.
Anyone who hasnt tried Spotflux... Install it and it will let you log in to wartune... worked for a couple guildies already and more on this forum just scroll through. IT WORKS
@ chandra muthur, winnti is an asian group of hackers that have been hitting gaming websites. isitdownrightnow shoes no problem because it doesnt show that traffic to the website has been stopped. if it was a fault due to R2games such as servers being down, or undergoing maintenance which is the same thing as being down, this website would be showing that.
Where is your information comming from that they where/are being 'Hacked'? Are you trolling bs again?
having links to a server will not work as the entire r2games site, including wartune servers, have been hacked and traffic to the sites is at a complete stand still.
wtf I got knocked out of the system at 15:00 yesterday its 05:20 and nothing better be some really comp, s I think the last stuff was a joke...
mine logs in just fine server 19 europe, im playing it now HA HA HA, no but seriously i am so it must be yours pc's
for everyones knowledge. SPOTFLUX WONT WORK. the server has been HACKED by professional hackers, something that you download off the internet to get past a server that is being hacked is more than likely a virus download. do not trust dalibor buncec downloading spotflux from cnet will not do anything to get you into the website the only thing any of us can do is to WAIT while they unhack their networks. it could be down for another minute, it could be down for another WEEK it depends on how smart they are and how smart the hackers were. DEAL WITH IT.
I still can't connect to Wartune since last night. All browswers I tried (Chrome, Firefox and IExplorer) all have the same problem: can't find the page, or cannot display the page. What on Earth is going on?? Why do some people seem to be able to connect, and others cannot?
I confirm as well install spotflux its works guys and its frree no surveys, install from cnet confirmed
SPOTFLUX worked for me as well!! not sure why but ive been out since last night and im in now woot SPOTFLUX
1 tip: when you get logged in, dont log out or refresh if you hear from others that they cant logged in, got same here now also.
the page is working perfectly for some and not loading for others. my cousin is playing right now and for me cannot find server
hey guys.. i tried installing spotflux n its working.. can give it a try.. i can online and play cs now, ..
Nice to know there is a reason that we cannot log in. Assume is is a problem that can be fixed? Does anybody have any idea on the time frame for back on line?
Dude is it still down?? Do we live in ethiopia or something?? this happens far too often. 2 times in 2 days?? grab your computer nerds and fix that shit. ps. compansation, make it good this time.
well I tried other browsers, it worked but had problems when entering the desired server... well we could just wait and do something meaningful in our lives bye:D used google chrome IT WORKS XD!
Holy shit, it's down for so many hours and I want compensating. Guys and Gals, move away from your keyboard, don't be scared, go to the front door and open it... How does that feel? Fresh air and the chance you can meet other humans! Enjoy life!
I just now did the dns trick and can log into the game, make sure once you follow the instructions, clear your dns cache afterwards, and then refresh the page a couple times.
Im so annoyed at the fact that the website is down and they didnt even give us any warning on their Wartune at R2Games.com page so obviously they dont care about what we feel about this.
well this is more than just a game to me. i play with friends that are overseas. its our meeting place. i now stop spending money and find a different game from a different company. this has been frustrating for weeks now. and this weekend just spoils it for me. and i guess you all have the same problem. i play through Kabam, and when i fill out a support ticket, they direct me to R2. but cant contact R2. so no-one cares. who takes my money? Kabam? i am their customer, and they snub me off. well, none of them get my patronage any more.
ok guys doing the OpenDNS setting DOES work, I'm OL now S40 and playing...it does load a bit slower between zones, but it at least is working. Now, to make a list of demands for copmensation for losing all my dungeon runs, ladder, and many other things, yesterday alone, haha. GL ppl.
I have a question.. with this site
Now I posted this to someone. They told me doing this is just forcing the site to open through the IP address and not the web domain. Cause when you go into r2games you just forcing the IP address to open the website right. Please tell me this isn't what we are doing..
im sorry but there isnt much more i can do to help. if you already did the dns change on your internet and it still is not working there's not much to do besides wait... sorry
i did the dns switch too but only able to pull up server page not able to connect to servers in crystal saga
Can not access R2 games at all. Google Chrome not recognising the address, cached version not working. :-) First time it has ever gone down for me though, these things happen.
no it works i tried to open the dns on my computer through control promt but that did work i had to reset the dns on my internet all together and im online on wartune right now talking to people that did the same thing i did and people who didnt get kicked at all. you have to change the dns on your local area connection (your internet) and go to internet protocol version 4 and change your setting to that address. it is a free dns server.
i can pull up server page but not connecting to server... any server... its just blank... really if this ruins my system im suing trust me ... >,
using this guide worked to allow me to get on
what's this DNS trick? the link is to a r2 website which isn't even loading how am i supposed to read what it says to get it to work?
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Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee visited catastrophic flooding on parts of New Jersey, along with other Northeast states. Homeowners and businesspeople are struggling to make repairs, and to manage the financial fallout of the disaster. But one thing citizens in some New Jersey towns won't have to worry about is construction permit fees, according to the New Brunswick Home News Tribune (" Towns waive permit fee for flood repairs," by Sergio Bichao). "Bridgewater, [New Jersey], is one of many municipalities in the state that has waived construction permit fees, eased permitting rules and hired more inspectors to speed up the process after the back-to-back flooding last month kicked people out of homes and shuttered businesses," the paper reports. Flooding damaged a third of the homes in Manville, N.J., the paper reports, and officials there have issued more than 550 permits for flood-related work. Nearby Bridgewater has issued 150 permits. In Bridgewater, building inspector Stephen Rodzinak told the paper, "We give them (homeowners) permission to start the work before the permits are issued and then when the work is completed they call us and get a courtesy inspection. We are not trying to hold them up. We want them in their homes as fast as possible." Meanwhile, some homeowners are considering the option of selling out, rather than repair or rebuild, reports the Passaic Valley Today (" Township working to give homeowners option of elevation or buy out," by Matthew Kadosh). Homes located in a flood plain in a community that participates in the National Flood Insurance Program must be lifted above the Base Flood Elevation in order to receive insurance payouts, if the damage in a flood exceeds 50% of the building's value. But FEMA, which runs the NFIP, would prefer to buy out homeowners when funds are available, thus eliminating the risk altogether. "Acquisition is of course the better solution," FEMA mitigation specialist Mike Foley told the paper. "Elevation is a solution but it leaves the structure in the flood plain."


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Thank you for your follow-up and thank you most kindly for requesting me to assist you further.If they find images of you dumping and there is no conceivable way of disproving the information, then the only remaining option is to pay the fine. While you can still potentially request the evidence, if the image is strong enough, paying off the violation would be faster and cheaper in the long term. Yes, a picture is evidence and can be used against you if it is clear enough.Good luck.
I really appreciate your responses. I hope the fact I did go back and removed all the pieces from the dumpster is in my favor. I am tempted to visit the store which uses that dumpster and explain the situation. The store might let me use their dumpster as the pieces of the table are not large. Do you still think it is better to wait and not to approach the store?
Andrew,That depends on your relationship with that store. Typically using their dumpster without permission could be seen as trespassing, so discussing dumping into their property should be only done with extreme care. Not trying to be a negative individual, merely pointing out the risks.Good luck.
Thanks I understand the risks. If the store responds negatively and does not let me use their dumpster, my situation will become worse. On the other hand if they are positive, the grounds for any fines are eliminated. I can also respond to the potential pictures showing dumping with the fact that all that stuff was shortly removed. I assume they did not take pictures showing me removing all the pieces. I also have a theory that if I went to the City and explain all the facts, they might not fine me (not fine much at least.) You probably disagree?
Andrew,My apologies but I do disagree. The fines come from the municipality, not the store. If they pursue fines, you could potentially use the defense that the store permitted you to use their dumpster then, but it is not a guarantee that the fine will be rescinded. I also strenuously disagree over coming to the city with an explanation--the city is not a caring individual, they are a bureacracy that will simply fine you because you made it easy on them by admitting fault. My apologies but that is utterly unwise, you only deal with the government when all other options fail, as they are generally not there to help (sorry, but that is true).Good luck. My apologies but I am logging off for the day. If you have additional questions I promise to respond to them sometime tomorrow morning. Please be well!


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Sammy Hagar made his debut appearance on 'That Metal Show' last night and he turned up like he just walked off the beach in shorts, a tee and Crocs. Hosts Jim Florentine, Don Jamieson and Eddie Trunk immediately commented on his casual, easy-going attire, with Florentine asking the Red Rocker if he ever wears a Speedo on the beach, to which Hagar replied, "It doesn't look right, man!"
There were many things that were right about Hagar's candid interview. He talked about his best-selling book, 'Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock,' saying, "I was honest, and that's why it became a good read. I really put my ass out there, threw myself under the bus, writing a book about my life. I've taken flack for some things. I didn't do it for money; I wanted to get my story out there, to all the fans who supported me, to show them what I'm made of, to be a good inspiration."
Hagar admitted that he feels he achieved those goals, at the expense of other aspects, saying, "That was all good, but it really divided the Van Halen camp." He said the revelations in the book "put the nails in the coffin and we'll probably never get back together, not that I am wishing for that, but I like to keep things open. But I am sure it put a big stone wall up." Hagar also admitted he wanted to put it all out there in one shot and that given Van Halen's status as a crazy rock 'n' roll band, no one should be shocked by his stories!
Overall, though, he wanted to demonstrate how a kid from Northern California could become a tequila kingpin. He said, "I am not the smartest guy in the world, but I want people to think, 'Hey if Sammy did it, I can. No one gave me nothing. I rolled up the sleeves! Don't be afraid to get out there."
Hagar also admitted that he started Chickenfoot because he loves the idea of being in a band.
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The new ratings, a response to a 2002 petition from California environmental group Bluewater Network, are supposed to closely mirror the fuel economy that typical drivers get, which is roughly 15% less than the ratings currently posted on new vehicle window stickers.
The new ratings begin with 2008 models, most of which go on sale next year. The numbers will be printed on window stickers that might, for the first time, include a rating for combined city-highway driving, as well as separate city and highway numbers. That will be hashed out in a 60-day public comment period.
The lower ratings don't mean 2008 models will suddenly have gotten worse, just that they are being rated using tougher tests. Essentially, the Environmental Protection Agency will blend results from three tests it already conducts to measure exhaust pollution. Those include high-speed driving, air-conditioning use and cold-temperature operation — common conditions not included in the 30-year-old test from which today's fuel-economy numbers are calculated.
Hybrid numbers will come down more because they work best when driven conservatively in mild temperatures that don't tax their batteries or require air conditioning.
Activist groups said the new, more accurate mileage numbers are a good move, but perhaps not enough.
While the move will make most vehicles seem more fuel-thirsty than today's ratings do, "it will not force the auto companies to deliver cars that actually get better gas mileage," noted the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
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When You Cleanse Your Body You'll Undo Years Of Toxic Lifestyle Damage
Simply put, our body is filled with a lot of garbage that it digest and just ends up sitting around. This thick plaque clings to the inside of your intestines, preventing nutrients from being absorbed, and literally choking you off from the inside. Right now, many people are walking around with 20 pounds or more of this dense fecal matter tightly packed to their insides.
This fecal matter is a breeding ground for bacteria, and if you don't remove it you can slowly poison yourself.
It is no wonder that our body has so much of this needless waste considering what we put in it:
- Processed Foods
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and other artificial products that the body simply doesn't know what to do with. Too much of this garbage can have many negative side effects on your health and it is important to help the body to rid itself of this junk.
This is where detoxification comes in, and why you need to cleanse your body.
Doing this will not only make you healthier, it will also lead to increases in energy levels, make you more able to get rid of bad habits, cleanse the body of harmful toxins, and promote weight loss through the increased energy levels and smoother, stronger metabolism rate that will accompany it. Truly, a detoxification diet essentially enables a person and their body a fresh, new start.
Now, the detoxification is just part of the Master Cleanse diet. Let's now take a look at what the Master Cleanse, or Lemonade Diet, is really about�
The Health Benefits of The Master Cleanse
The Master Cleanse or Lemonade Diet as it's also known has been around for about 50 years. Time and time again it has proven to be an extremely successful way of helping to clear the body of harmful toxins and pollutants and to promote general health and well being. That being said, the Lemonade Diet isn't easy and requires dedication. Essentially, the Lemonade Diet is more like a fast. In order to be able to properly detoxify and flush the body, the Lemonade Diet must be followed strictly for 3 to 10 days. (If you're more advanced you can stay on longer, but as I'll describe a little later staying on the Master Cleanse to long comes with some potentially serious health risks.)
Don't let that last line scare you, the Lemonade Diet does provide you with all the nutrition you need to stay healthy and get by. But following the Lemonade Diet can be a difficult task, especially when you're watching TV and a juicy cheeseburger pops up on the screen. Avoiding these temptations is critical and requires a strong will and dedication to the diet. If you can make it through the diet you will be extremely proud of doing so and will be able to feel and experience all of the beneficial effects.
The purpose of the Lemonade diet is listed in the following items:
- To dissolve and eliminate toxins and congestion that have formed inside your body.
- To cleanse the kidneys and the digestive system.
- To purify the glands and cells throughout the entire body.
- To eliminate all unusable waste and hardened material in the joints and muscles.
- To relieve pressure and irritation in the nerves, arteries, and blood vessels.
- To build a healthy blood stream.
- To keep youth and skin elasticity regardless of our years.
What this means is that the lemonade diet can be used by just about anybody who seeks any of the benefits mentioned above. Yes, that means just about everybody. However, the lemonade diet is especially useful for:
- Those with sickness that has developed - for acute and chronic conditions
- Those with a digestive system that needs a rest and a cleansing.
- Those in need of better assimilation and building of body tissue.
The diet can be used at any time and is generally recommended to be used a few times a year. In extreme conditions, such as when it is being used to help with certain illnesses, it can be used more frequently. Repeating the diet a few times yearly will do wonders with keeping the body running properly and in a healthy state.
Okay, we've covered the basics, now lets get started with the actual cleanse....
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A Fögderi was an administrative geographical area with the primary purpose of tax collection and law enforcement. Historically the läns were divided into fögderier, with a Kronofogden as the chairman (or head officer) over the fögderi. The Kronofogdens most important responsibility was tax collection but he also was executor over legal complaints both for the Crown or private individuals. He was the head police chief and prosecutor for the Härad. The Kronofogden was also called Befallningsman or Kronobefallningsman. Do not confuse these titles with the Konungens Befallningshavande (KB) who was the county governor.
The origin of the Fögderi goes back to medieval times with the Slottslän, which was the geographical area that provided support to a castle. In practice the castle granted authority to the hövitsman to gather taxes from the farmers in the area. With the tax restructure of 1991 the fögderier were abolished and replaced with a tax authority for every county. In 2004 these were combined with the Rikskatteverket (RSV) to become the new Skatteverket.
In every fögderi there was a:
- Häradsskrivare who had responsibility to create the mantals- and other tax records within the fögderi.
- Kronolänsman, the local police chief (usually in every härad) In 1918 the Kronolänsman was changed over to Landfiskaler.
- Fjärdingsman, the parish constable under the direction of the Kronolänsman.
- The Kronofogden, Häradsskrivare, and Kronolänsman each had their own set of records due to their respective responsibilities. These diverse collections are found at the Landsarkiv (Regional Archive) in many different types and forms.
- Among the kronofogde- and kronolänsman records you will find police records, for example investigations of accusations or death.
- Sveriges Släktforskarförbund Wiki Community., "Fögderi". Wiki-Rötter, January 2011. http://www.genealogi.se/wiki/index.php/F%C3%B6gderi
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