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NICOLE Kidman for Anchorman 2? Yes, the actress is officially bringing the funny.
The Hollywood Reporter reports the Aussie actress willl be joining the cast of the highly-anticipated sequel, Anchorman: The Legend Continues.
Kidman will join Will Ferrell, Steve Carell and Paul Rudd in the comedy, which is currently being shot in Atlanta.
Greg Kinnear, Harrison Ford and Kristen Wiig are also involved in the project, while Vince Vaughn and Luke Wilson will also reportedly film cameo roles.
No details on exactly what role Kidman will play were available.
The film hits cinemas in December.

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Analog Devices, a global provider of high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today introduced the industry's fastest 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with a conversion rate exceeding 600 MSPS. In addition, this device also features unprecedented noise performance: -161 dBm/Hz for output frequencies between 100 MHz and 300 MHz and -169 dBm/Hz at 20-MHz output. This combination of high speed and low noise is ideal for maximizing signal synthesis performance in multi-carrier communication systems, as well as in instrumentation and test applications. The DAC also solves noise and bandwidth challenges by reducing intermodulation distortion (IMD), thus enabling higher quality signal synthesis and higher speed information processing.
Analog Devices' new 16-bit AD9726 joins the company's industry-leading TxDAC+(R) portfolio of converters. These high-speed transmit DACs are designed to meet demanding communication system requirements. The AD9726 is the flagship member of a new AD972x family of 10-, 12-, 14- and 16-bit TxDAC+ converters that sample at 600 MSPS and provide a fast low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) input interface. The LVDS inputs enable high conversion rates and bandwidth, allowing the devices to receive data at a high speed, while maintaining low distortion and noise. The AD972x family also provides a component selection path based on resolution, performance and cost.
"Designers of communication and instrumentation systems striving to achieve the highest possible performance are turning to faster, higher resolution converters," said Kevin Kattmann, product line director for high-speed converters, Analog Devices. "Once again, Analog Devices has drawn on its lineage of innovation in high-speed conversion to set the industry standard for speed and performance. Our LVDS technology is enabling extremely high sampling rates, and in the near future, converters capable of sampling beyond 1 GSPS will become a reality."
The AD9726 is ideal for use in high-frequency, high-bandwidth broadcasting and communications applications, such as MMDS (multipoint multichannel distribution service), and LMDS (local multipoint distribution system). These applications benefit from the part's ability to produce wide bandwidth signals with low noise and distortion. The AD9726 also is appropriate for test and measurement equipment, instrumentation, radar, and satellite communications systems.
The 16-bit AD9726 LVDS receivers support SDR (single data rate) or DDR (double data rate) modes. The part contains a flexible timing interface that simplifies use and system design. Its wide bandwidth allows more information to be transmitted and the combination of the device's low noise and low distortion provide higher quality transmission. The device's IMD is less than -80 dBc up to a 300 MHz output frequency, reducing signal processing errors.
A wide full-scale current adjustment span of 2 mA to 20 mA allows the AD9726 to operate at reduced power levels. The current outputs of the part can be easily configured for various single-ended or differential circuit topologies.
Analog Devices is a leading manufacturer of precision high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications. The company is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, and employs approximately 8,450 people worldwide. It has manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, California, North Carolina, Ireland, the Philippines, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Analog Devices' stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the company is included in the S&P 500 Index.
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A petition has been launched to save the Cardi Bach bus service which is due to close at the end of this month after ten years of service.
Cwmtydu resident Janet Richardson is urging people to sign the petition on the Welsh Assembly website before September 14 - the petition has already collected over 500 names.
"The closure is down to a shortage of funding but in view of the importance of the tourism to the local economy this seems a very short sighted decision," she said.
She added that the Poppit Rocket in Pembrokeshire was funded throughout the year.
"That makes the Pembrokeshire coastal path far easier to access for a coastal walking holiday than the south Ceredigion stretch," she said.
Her comments were backed by Aberporth county councillor Gethin James.
"The grant money has been used up and I believe officers are trying to secure more funding so pressure from the public will hopefully get the attention of the relevant minister. I think the council should have continued to ask community councils to contribute over the past couple of years as this would have also shown continuing community support for this popular and much needed service," he said.
And he added: "The Welsh Government love of giving grants for everything is a disaster and leads good initiatives like the Cardi Bach being lost when they are no longer flavour of the month with ministers. I will be signing the petition and fully support Janet Richardson in her efforts to retain the Cardi Bach bus service."
Local AM Elin Jones said: "A number of people have contacted me in recent weeks regarding the future of the Cardi Bach service. I've been in touch with the County Council and have been monitoring their efforts to keep a service going following the end of RDP funding.
"After a lot of hard work over the past year has brought good news on improvements to bus services such as the 50 and the T1, it would be a great shame to take a step backwards with the Cardi Bach.
"It's a very important service, both for tourism and to link coastal communities such as Llangrannog, Cwmtydu and New Quay. I hope that all efforts can be made to help the community to run the service."
The petition can be signed on-line by going on the Welsh Assembly site, selecting Get Involved, Petitions, Sign E Petition. The petition is 'Funding for the Cardi Bach Coastal Bus Service'
A spokesperson for Ceredigion County Council said: "The council recognises the contribution that the service makes to the local community and if resources were available would wish to continue the service beyond the conclusion of the RDP project. Whilst the Cardi Bach has proved to be popular, with 5,645 passengers carried in the 12 months to the end of July, 2014, the fare income is significant less than the operating costs of the service which means that the service is not self-sustaining. Its future operation and support is also set against a backdrop of budgetary cuts."
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An Italian delegation sent by Premier Mussolini to Mexico arrived at Mexico City from Vera Cruz. They requested an interview with President Obregon for the purpose of discussing the establishment of Italian colonies. Mexican Laborites, united in conference, denounced the Italians as Fascisti and voted to petition the President to refuse an interview to "reactionaries and enemies of labor." At the same meeting a Laborite protested against a proposed invitation to U. S. Rotary Clubs to hold a convention in Mexico City next year. He said that "silk-hatted, frock-coated Rotarian Fascisti...
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A few years ago, I made a powerful decision that would forever alter the course of my life and how I lived it. In actual fact, the decision made itself the very first time I ever held the fragile infant bundle of my newborn daughter, Riley. In that moment, something in me clicked: I knew then that I would never return to my career as an accountant - a career that had left me feeling bored and unfulfilled.
I wanted my daughter to grow up unafraid to dream big dreams and to pursue them with abandon, and I knew that in order for her to enjoy such freedom I would need to first discover it for myself, and lead the way. I began to explore the different avenues of my personal passions. I became inseparable from my camera. I allowed myself to embrace the simple joy of taking one day at a time.
There's an unexpected gravitational force that comes to bear when we're immersed in what we love. I was (and still am!) filled with creative energy. I took one picture. Then another. Then I took hundreds more. I rekindled a fascination with logo design and graphic art. I drank lots of coffee and, sure - my life got a little messy. But I was happy, and I was inspired! I even built myself a website.
Almost before I knew it, I was taking on clients for everything from wedding photography to branding packages and even custom website designs. And that brings us right up to the present where I am a city-girl-turned-country after moving to the magnificent sweeping landscape of Southwest Washington State where I live in a small town known as the "Oyster Capital of the World."
Truth be told, the adventure continues daily - whether it's adjusting to my new life as a "ranch wife" on my Husband's family cattle farm or traversing the uncharted territory of motherhood. I wouldn't have it any other way. And that brings us full circle back to you, my delightful site visitor. Let's talk a little bit about that.
Going right to the heart of it: I want to support you in your story, in whatever way possible - even if my role is very small. Whether it's helping you to capture some of the most precious memories of your life or coming alongside you to assist in making your own personal passions a professional reality, I am here for you and know that we were meant to find one another.


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One of my great joys is frosting cakes with my daughter, and lucky me… she often begs to be involved in our sweet blogging creations. Some days I say, "yes" and we end up making a cake that is a bit off kilter and never more perfect. For our latest combination she brought in a handful of miniature honeycombs suggesting they looked like balloons. I couldn't agree more (future blogger on my hands!).
We used thick floral wire to stand the honeycombs on the cake, which gave us a balloon topped cake – fun! To frost we used my new favorite cream cheese frosting, it's a lightened-up recipe that is easy enough for us to make together. Since the frosting is healthier, I don't feel so bad letting my girl serve it to her friends at our afternoon cake & tea dates.
To make the lightened-up cream cheese frosting; mix 16 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup + 2 tsp Truvía® natural sweetener spoonable, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp milk (optional for consistency) in a mixing bowl on high for 2 minutes and spread on cake.
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Spending time cooking and having little dates with my kids each day, keeps me happy and healthy in the midst of our crazy schedules. I also find allowing myself to enjoy a small sweet snack every day wards off cravings to eat the whole cake myself when they go to bed. It's the little things that I find make the biggest difference in my own family's health.
Truvia® natural sweetener is a great tasting, zero-calorie sweetener made with the best tasting part of the stevia leaf. One packet provides the same sweetness as two teaspoons of sugar, and is great in coffee, tea, or even your morning grapefruit. The sweetener is available in 40-, 80- and 140-count boxes, and in a spoonable jar. Truvia® Baking Blend blends Truvia® natural sweetener and sugar to provide a sugar-like taste and texture for recipes, with 75% fewer calories than sugar. For more info, check out Truvia.com/recipes or our Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube channels.
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Deborah L. Plummer, PhD serves as Vice Chancellor, Diversity and Inclusion at UMMS and Professor, Departments of Psychiatry, Quantitative Health Sciences and the Graduate School of Nursing. As Chief Diversity Officer for the Medical School and for UMass Memorial Medical Center and its Medical Group, Plummer shapes and leads the embrace of diversity as fundamental to institutional excellence. Working collaboratively with UMass Memorial Health Care, she has primary responsibility for setting the vision, providing leadership, strategic direction and coordination of all aspects of affirmative action/equal opportunity commitment and regulatory compliance obligations. In addition, the Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO) mediates and resolves conflicts related to uncivil behavior, harassment and discrimination. Working collaboratively with UMMS leadership, Plummer develops and executes a coordinated and comprehensive diversity plan that cultivates an inclusive academic health sciences center.
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When I heard that my houseboat came complete with guide, my heart sank. I had come to the watery backwaters of Alleppey in Kerala to escape the hard-sell hassle of touristy India. A week on popular Kovalam beach had been marred by the constant entreaties to buy something.
A couple of days on a kettuvallom (rice barge) houseboat would, I thought, be a blissful break from all that. Drifting around a corner of this green network of waterways, like a Cleopatra in my own vessel, I would be able to appreciate the lushness of rural Kerala from the privacy of wooden bows.
So I greeted my young guide, Santhosh, in a prickly frame of mind, shifting my wicker chair to the opposite side of the small deck and picking up my binoculars as we chugged out of Alleppey harbour. After half an hour, when we had left behind other water traffic, he quietly pointed out a stork-billed kingfisher. I had been so intent on looking the other way that I hadn't seen it. Brilliant turquoise, with a fat, amber beak and crested head, it flew low, light as a dragonfly, across the water. Seeing my delight, Santhosh began, gently, to point out more.
I began to relax and look around me. At our bows was Basheer, the poler, heaving us along with an unwieldy bamboo pole, round his waist a shocking pink lungi doubled up like a miniskirt, a male-only fashion dictated by the tropical heat. In the galley behind was Reji the cook, sending enticing smells our way. I had imagined I would get a cold onion bhaji and a banana if I was lucky. I was wrong. Behind him was Butru the engine man, who would rev up the tiny motor only if we had a big lake to cross. Many kettuvalloms seem intent on a sightseeing marathon, roaring along at great speed. But as Santhosh rightly said, this is to miss the point.
Travelling at this gentle pace, making barely a noise, you see so much. We passed many intimate scenes played out in front gardens: clothes-washing, morning ablutions, coir-rope spinning from coconut husks. Sometimes I felt we were intruding on private moments. Currently, there are few enough house boats for the locals not to mind, but things could change. One recent tourist had insisted on disembarking for a walk in her bikini, which caused an angry riot on the banks. The community warned that if this happened again, no boats could use their canal.
Kerala is, in many ways, an intensely conservative place. We were floating through the exact setting for Arundhati Roy's Booker-prize-winning The God of Small Things, where there was much outrage at the poignant story of an inter-caste extra-marital affair. But Kerala's seeming innocence is also its great charm. We passed agricultural scenes from another age: canoes with modest cargoes of mussels gathered by hand that morning, men balanced precariously. A floating barter system went from house to house, exchanging metal kitchen vessels for eggs. Then there was an original kettuvallom, its thatched bamboo and coir roof a mere sunshade compared to our floating palace.
The houseboats are around 70 years old. They evolved in this shape for the comfort of fishermen, out all day in the punishing sun, but have now been creatively remodelled for the tourist trade. From a distance, they look like chrysalises: rounded and organic. All were different. Some seemed enormous, with gable windows, penthouse roofs and tiered shades fore and aft.
It was hard to know what ours looked like until, anchoring for lunch in one of the great lakes that dot the 500 miles of waterways, I dived off into fresh water. I wished I could have taken a photograph from my vantage point - the houseboat looked enchanting.
After an impressive seven-course lunch, eaten on my own as the staff delicately withdrew, I had energy only to loll on the bow's plump mattress watching early evening rituals. Heading home from school came groups of children. They would wave, shyly, before running off. Kerala is justly proud of its education system, boasting the highest literacy rate in India - around 95%.
We stopped and looked in on a madly gaudy Christian church, painted turquoise and apricot with fancy chandeliers. Then there were the Gulf houses, which stood out from their neighbours with their crazy paving and wrought iron gates. Built with money earned in the Gulf - for many Keralans the only chance of making a good living - there were no husbands or fathers in evidence. The men come home once every three or four years, and just for a couple of months.
Each canal we turned into brought changing scenes, though the area we were exploring was small. Mindful of stories of boats parked in a line next to a thundering main road, while the staff fraternised merrily, I had insisted on spending the night somewhere quiet. Santhosh had taken my instructions to heart. We were heading to his favourite, secret place, up a wide canal flanked by vivid ribbons of green rice-paddy fields, ahead of us a perfect row of coconut palms.
Anchor was dropped in the centre of a still lake. In the dusk, fishing canoes headed out from villages to spend the night wobbling on the waters, lit by lanterns. It was an enchanting sight: tiny lights on the horizon and, above, a brilliant pattern of stars. While dinner was being prepared, I floated in warm, silky water, thinking I must have surely died and gone to heaven. The sarong-hawkers of Kovalam beach now seemed an improbable figment of my imagination.
I woke early, to silence. Sunlight sent stippled patterns through the rattan walls on to my mosquito net. As melodic temple music wafted across the waters, I couldn't resist diving in before breakfast.
I now felt quite at home on the boat; settled in the day's gentle routines. So it was a shock, as the day wore on, to realise that we were heading back to civilisation, along the more well-worn routes of the day-tripping kettuvalloms. We passed two travelling in tandem, elegant Indians lounging in the bows.
"North Indians", said Santhosh. "They are starting to come to Kerala as tourists. They are not popular with the guides." Notoriously exacting, these newly rich yuppies demand non-Keralan food, more comfortable seating - even, incredibly, air conditioning.
Few people rent houseboats for more than one night. This is a shame, because once you have slowed down, you do not want to rev up again. Leaving my small kingdom, I felt intense regret, and looked back on it with great nostalgia for the rest of my trip. Two or three nights, I felt, would have given me a real feel for Kerala's backwaters. With more time, Santhosh likes to stop the boat and go for a walk, visiting villages and meeting families, or indulge birdwatchers ("I know the British love birds").
Our food was of a higher, fresher standard than many hotel kitchens, and with a guide like mine, you have a captive source of erudite information, as well as delightful company.
But perhaps you would be so relaxed, that the shock of the hustle-bustle awaiting you on the shore would be too much to take. Personally, though, I would be prepared to take the risk.
Way to go
Getting there: Trailfinders (020-7938 3939, trailfinders.com) offers return flights to Cochin via Kuwait City with Air Kuwait from £352.
Where to stay: Kettuvalloms can be hired through Alleppey Tourism Development, bookable though Royal Expeditions in Delhi (0091 11 6238545, royalexpeditions.com) from £50 per night for a boat with double room, including meals.
Further information: Kerala Tourism (keralatourism.org).
Country code: 00 91.
Flight time London-Cochin via Kuwait City: 11hrs.
Time difference: + 5.5hrs.
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Dwellings with 3 bedrooms were the most common in the City of Bayside in 2011.
The Number of Bedrooms in a dwelling is an indicator of the size of dwellings, and when combined with Dwelling Type information, provides insight into the role the City of Bayside plays in the housing market. For example, an area of high density dwellings that are predominantly 1-2 bedroom are likely to attract students, single workers and young couples, whereas a high density area with dwellings that are predominantly 2-3 bedroom may attract more empty nesters and some families.
In combination with Household Type and Household Size, the Number of Bedrooms can also indicate issues around housing affordability, overcrowding and other socio-economic factors.
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Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in City of Bayside in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there was a higher proportion of dwellings with 2 bedrooms or less, as well as a higher proportion of dwellings with 4 or more bedrooms.
Overall, 26.6% of households were in dwellings with 2 bedrooms or less, and 29.1% of 4 or more bedroom dwellings, compared with 24.8% and 26.3% for Greater Melbourne respectively.
The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of the City of Bayside and Greater Melbourne were:
- A larger percentage of 2 bedroom dwellings (23.2% compared to 19.3%)
- A larger percentage of 5 or more bedroom dwellings (6.1% compared to 4.3%)
- A smaller percentage of 3 bedroom dwellings (39.9% compared to 43.8%)
- A smaller percentage of dwellings with 1 or no bedrooms (includes bedsitters) (3.4% compared to 5.5%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in the City of Bayside between 2006 and 2011 were:
- 4 bedrooms (+803 dwellings)
- 5 bedrooms or more (+272 dwellings)
- 3 bedrooms (+186 dwellings)
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I certainly wouldn't consider it, but there's a fun discussion over at Chop-n-Change this afternoon regarding whether the Braves should trade Jair Jurrjens.
To be fair, I'm viewing the notion of trading Jurrjens as a red herring. The real conversation is what the Braves (or any team in their position) do when they have some surplus — or a potential surplus — at a given position. How quick to move, whether to try and move the bestest for the mostest value, or instead simply try to unload a superfluity for some kind of value, etc.
My view is that Tim Hudson coming off of surgery to a $12M option, Jo-Jo Reyes and Charlie Morton aren't the stuff of a true "surplus." Unless he comes back healthy and lights out at the end of this year you let Hudson dangle, enter 2010 planning on your rotation being Lowe, Vasquez, Jurrjens, Kawakami, and Hanson, and you keep Reyes and Morton around for insurance, Red Sox-style.
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It wasn't long ago that everyone was reading how an iPhone ex-pat was applying the ease-of-use to a concept device designed for every household. A touch sensitive thermostat with limited controls for you to see, but loads of brain to keep you cozy in your nest. The Nest Thermostat.
I haven't touched one, but I want to. There's a lot of tech crap that glistens out there that I want to have and to hold but none of it saves me money. The Nest surly will though.
When you're away on vaycay, you lucky dog, the Nest knows because it has motion sensors. When you crank up the A/C at 1PM in the Summer because you're too lazy to buy covers for a certain window, the Nest knows this habit and will learn to do it for you. (!) When you like things toasty in a snow-less Winter and snow and windy chills are expected tomorrow, the Nest not only knows the forecast, but will bump up the heat ahead of time beating you to the toasty punch!
It's connected to Wi-Fi services if you have a wi-fi signal in your house; otherwise I guess you'll have a $250 Nest for nothing. The Nest Thermostat's website has a wire pre-requisite that you have to check on to be safe. My old thermostat lifts from the bottom after releasing a catch. Then you can see just what code of wires controls the thermostat you're using now that doesn't love you.
The Nest website also has links to professional installers they call Concierge. As much as it breaks my heart, while curious about A/C units and their noises, bushy-tailed cats CANNOT install the Nest Thermostat. So it's not a perfect technological advance and the thing is sold out. But I'm on the list anyway.


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Linkin Park, Thirty Seconds to Mars + AFI Turn Up the Heat in Los Angeles
Linkin Park, Thirty Seconds to Mars and AFI delivered blistering sets on a scorching night at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl.
Linkin Park, Thirty Seconds to Mars and AFI delivered blistering sets on a scorching night at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl.
Read our review of Linkin Park, Thirty Seconds to Mars and AFI in Massachusetts and see our exclusive photo gallery.
In a hangar-like sound studio in Hollywood, California, members of Linkin Park and Thirty Seconds to Mars were on hand Tuesday, March 4 to announce their upcoming North American 'Carnivores' tour (which will also be featuring AFI).
How does Jared Leto follow-up his Oscar win? By getting back to music! The Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman and his band will join Linkin Park for a co-headlining trek this summer.
Kudos to Thirty Seconds to Mars and their director Bartholomew Cubbins (aka Jared Leto) for winning the Best Rock Video of 2013 in the 3rd Annual Loudwire Music Awards. The victorious clip was the band's 'City of Angels' video, which featured a number of familiar and not-so-familiar Los Angeles denizens speaking about their love affair with Tinsel Town while the song sets the tone.
Jared Leto is on a roll! The Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman continued his hot streak for the acting side of his career by picking up a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars.
Get used to hearing Jared Leto's name called this award season! The Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman made a triumphant return to acting this past year, playing a transgendered AIDS patient named Rayon in the film 'Dallas Buyers Club' and he was rewarded with a Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe Award on Sunday night (Jan. 12).
Thirty Seconds to Mars are riding high with their new album 'Love Lust Faith + Dreams' and their latest single 'City of Angels.' Singer Jared Leto and drummer Shannon Leto recently stopped by the Loudwire studio to discuss both the album and the single, along with a few other topics. With the short film for 'City of Angels' coming out today, we present the first portion of our interview with Jared and Shannon (above) along with the 'City of Angels' video (below).
There are many bands who continually pay respect to their hometown, but you'd be hard pressed to find a group as dedicated to their city of origin as Thirty Seconds to Mars. The rock trio took over Los Angeles' historic Hollywood Bowl on Saturday (Oct. 12) and in the process signified just how far they've come since playing in a sweaty garage in the "city of angels" all those years ago.
We know Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto can belt his way through a rock song, but what about a chart-topping ballad originally sung by one of pop music's biggest stars?


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And I do have an issue with the armor feeling like jello when it moves.
I'm assuming that it's due to joint placement, as well as the fact that I didn't actually extend the limbs underneath the armor pieces, but actually made them part of the same polymesh.
Does anyone have any other tips or strategies for rigging and weight painting with armor ontop of people?


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Health Impact Assessment of Alcohol Outlet Density in Mendocino County
The number of alcohol outlets per community (outlet density) is an indicator of readily available alcohol to the public and an indicator of overall alcohol consumption. The Public Health Prevention & Planning Unit looked at the relationship between the number of outlets and four measures of crime and harm. The evidence shows that a high density of outlets corresponds with a proportional increase in alcohol related violence, underage drinking, unprotected sex and driving after drinking. The number of alcohol outlets in Mendocino County per capita is over twice the average in the State of California. However, there are many steps communities can take to reduce the harms associated with high alcohol outlet density. Success stories from other communities can help lead the way to implement tools and policies at the local level.
- Alcohol Outlets and Our Community View report / View executive summary
2012 Community Health Data
- 2012 Community Health Status Report (Full Report)
- Individual Chapters of the 2012 Report:
To obtain an original printed copy of this report or to make comments, please contact:
Mendocino County Community Health Services
1120 South Dora Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Previous Community Health Status Reports
2000 | 2002 | 2004 | 2006 | 2008 | 2010 |
Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH)
- 5-Year Needs Assessment for 2010-2014 [June 2009]
- Mental Health Community Forum Results [Dec. 2009]
Strategic Plan
Public Health Annual Report
Previous Public Health Annual Reports
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002
Other Resources, Links, Etc.
- Press Releases
- Public Notices, Requests for Proposal (RFP), etc.
- Senior Resource Directory
- (AAA) 2009-2012 Draft Area Plan


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European countries have publicly targeted Google for the company's privacy policies. But these same countries are among the leaders in asking Google to turn over private information about its users, and in trying to censor Google search results. What's behind this schizophrenic treatment of the search giant?
Various European countries have for quite some time publicly excoriated Google for a variety of reasons, including possible anti-trust issues and privacy concerns. Today, for example, ten privacy commissioners from Europe and elsewhere released a letter criticizing Google over privacy issuesrelated to Google Buzz.
The letter complained:
"...we are increasingly concerned that, too often, the privacy rights of the world's citizens are being forgotten as Google rolls out new technological applications. We were disturbed by your recent rollout of the Google Buzz social networking application, which betrayed a disappointing disregard for fundamental privacy norms and laws. Moreover, this was not the first time you have failed to take adequate account of privacy considerations when launching new services."
The letter then asked Google for some kind of promise that it would not violate people's privacy when it launches new products:
"We would like to receive a response indicating how Google will ensure that privacy and data protection requirements are met before the launch of future products."
The letter was written by Jennifer Stoddart, Privacy Commissioner of Canada, and signed by the privacy commissioners of France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain and the U.K.
But at the same time many European countries are out to protect people's privacy, they are also in the forefront of making attempts to censor Google, or to request personal information about Google users. Today Google launched a Web site that shows which countries around the world have asked Google to remove content from a Google service, or that have asked Google to provide information about users of Google services. On a map of the world, it shows how many requests have come from different countries.
Germany was number two on the list for requests to remove data, with 188 requests. The U.K. had 59 requests and Italy 57. As for requests for information about Google users, the U.K. was number three with 1166 requests. France had 846 requests, Italy 550, Germany 458, and Spain 324.
What's behind this schizophrenia? Hypocrisy is part of the story, of course --- why else would the U.K. sign a letter complaining about Google's lack of attention to privacy, and yet be number three in the world to ask for information about Google users?
But there's more than hypocrisy at work. More than in the U.S., European countries attempt to control a nation's overall culture. In France, for example, laws govern the use of language, as a way to control Americanisms from creeping into their language. So it's natural that these countries would treat the Internet in the same way -- to control culture. So expect more complaints about privacy from Europe, and more requests to block information as well.
By the way, Brazil tops Google's list of countries that want content blocked, or want information about Google users --- 3633 requests for information about Google users, and 291 requests to remove content. The U.S doesn't fare that well either, coming in second to Brazil for data requests at 3580, and fourth in the world for requests to remove data, at 123.
This story, "What's Behind Europe's Schizo Treatment of Google?" was originally published by Computerworld.


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Faking it ... Dr Bakaric's plastic lawn. Photo: Rick Stevens
Dr Peter Bakaric's neighbour is brown with envy.
About three months ago, fed up with constantly watering and weeding his hand-sown lawn, the Dover Heights cosmetic physician tore it up and laid a fake one.
His polyethylene version is one extreme answer to the rising pressure on Sydney's traditional backyard lawn.
Pro Tech, a company whose main business is synthetic putting greens, is now installing fake lawns across the city. The neighbour is now considering installing his own $90-a-square-metre strip.
Before the drought, increasing residential density was already drastically shrinking the dream of a vast backyard. Then came the water restrictions and in some areas a green lawn is seen as almost anti-social.
Adding to the pressure, from July 1 the Carr Government is introducing a planning regulation that will force developers to design homes that are 40 per cent more water efficient.
One way they can meet the requirements of the building sustainability index, BASIX, will be by landscaping with native plants instead of lawn.
Dr Bakaric says the only way of picking his turf as artificial is by touch, and now that it has lost some of its shine some visitors don't realise until they are told.
"I would be hesitant to put it out on the nature strip because it would look too different. But if the whole street did it then it would look fantastic."
There have been savings in both time and water - Dr Bakaric had a sprinkler on his former lawn every second day and when the restrictions required a hose, he was spending up to 40 minutes a week watering it.
But the head of Ozbreed Pty Ltd, Tod Layt, says Sydneysiders do not need to go to the fake extreme. He admits that the thirsty, lush lawn is dead, but says there are alternatives that could survive on natural rainfall only.
He and others in his industry are furious that people are not being properly alerted to an exemption to water restrictions for those laying new turf.
More also needed to be done to alert people to drought-resistant grass varieties such as palmetto and empire zoysia.
"Empire zoysia is the most drought-tolerant lawn in the world," Mr Layt says. It only needs watering every two to three weeks and if neglected will simply go brown until it rains, and then burst back into colour.
The president of the NSW Turf Growers Association, Greg Miller, says turf companies have never been in such trouble. "We are crippled at the moment. The calls from customers are simply not coming in."
Mr Miller estimates that overall, turf grass orders are down by 50 per cent. "I would usually do four or five loads a day and right now I would be lucky to do one. I have offloaded five staff already. There's a lot of misinformation."
Another good reason for pulling up a lawn and replacing it with native plants is to attract wildlife.
Richard Davies, urban wildlife project co-ordinator at the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, says: "Getting away from specimen plantings and lawns and replacing [some parts of a backyard] with areas of gardens emphasising densely planted native shrubs is the most important thing you can do to bring nature back."
Ingrid Mather, head of the landscape architect firm Mather and Associates, says: "Brown should be the new chic. A lawn does not have to be green all the time."
People also needed to consider alternative ways of watering, such as using the grey water from washing machines.


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The 30-year-old will make his final farewell in the third-place play-off against New Zealand in Sydney on Thursday.
"That will be my last international game," said the Montferrand player.
Merceron has played very much an understudy role to youngster Frederic Michalak at this World Cup.
"It's a decision I took several months ago and playing in the World Cup has not made me change my mind," he said.
"I have no regrets, no bitterness. It was only normal that Frederic was chosen before me. He showed the talent he has.
"I was just happy to take part in the World Cup even as a replacement.
"I am not part of the furniture. I haven't left my imprint on
French rugby, the way Fabien Galthie has, but I am proud of the
little contribution I have made."
Merceron made his international debut against Romania in 1999 and was the top points scorer in France's winning Six Nations side of 2002.
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Recommend this dealer? No Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? No
I asked a salesperson who said he's been at this dealership for 2 yrs if they leased MINIs and he said no. I found out from another dealer that, of course, the dealer would lease a MINI, so I felt lied to or at least mislead. I visited four times. One of the salespersons was fairly helpful, but the other was extremely huffy and acted like I was trespassing for wanting to get more than one test drive for what is after all a major purpose. He also acted as if I were boring him for asking a lot of questions he probably has heard before...but hey, fella, answering the same questions over and over is the nature of sales. If that bores you, then maybe you should get into a new line of work! In addition, this dealership wasn't willing to deal at all. So guess what, I bought my MINI elsewhere!


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From: " Henwood Family Tree" <>
Subject: Re: [DEV] www.veterans-uk.info
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:05:26 +0100
References: <email@example.com><009c01c7f112$f1462580$a91e6b58@youra97ec67e86>
Very interesting.
Do similar records exist for the Great War (1914-1918) in which my father
fought. If so where can they be found.
David Henwood
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From: "Adrian Parry" <>
To: <>
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 6:50 AM
Subject: Re: [DEV] www.veterans-uk.info
Hello Stuart
I have recently obtained the WW2 service records for my late mother's late
brother (they had Devon forebears) which I have transcribed. It was very
This is the transcription: -
18 April 1940 - He was aged 24 when he enlisted in the Territorial Army at
Taunton for the duration of the Emergency under the terms of National
Service (Armed Forces) Act 1939. He was posted to The Somerset Light
Infantry (P.A.). His home address was 108 Old Fosse Rd, Odd Down, Bath. He
was a British subject. His parents were British. His date of birth was
30.9.15. He was single and had never served in the armed services or the
OTC. He was insured under the National Health Insurance Act by the Bath
branch of the National Health Society. His membership number was 11/36/678.
He signed the AF B200d which was witnessed by 2/Lt M S H Suter. His next of
kin was his father Ernest Shobbrook of 43 Curzon St, Calne. His height was
5ft 8ins. His weight was 148 ½ lbs. He had blue eyes and fair hair. His
chest, fully expanded, was 37 ins with a 3 ins expansion range. His
religious denomination was C. of E. He had no distinguishing marks. His
medical condition on enlistment was grade A1. He was a shop assistant. He
served at home until 14 October 1942 (AF B200d). He had a dental examination
the same day (AF I 5033).
21 May 1940 - He had a dental examination in Taunton (AF I 5033).
26 June 1940 - He was transferred to the Royal West Kent Regiment where he
was posted to the 6th Bn as a Private (AF B200d).
16 January 1941 - He was granted 8 days leave (AF B103).
18 April 1941 - He was granted 8 days leave (AF B103).
30 June 1941 - He had a dental examination in Haverfordwest (AF I 5033).
14 October 1941 - He was granted 9 days leave (AF B103).
15 January 1942 - He was granted 9 days leave (AF B103).
15 October 1942 - He embarked (for North Africa) (AF B103).
15 October 1942 to 23 January 1946 - He served in North Africa (AF B200d)
(NB This entry did not mention his service in Sicily, Italy and Austria).
8 November 1942 - He disembarked in North Africa and entered the theatre of
operations (AF B103). (NB This was the first day of Operation Torch - the
allied invasion of NW Africa).
30 November 1942 - He was wounded in action - a gunshot wound in the right
arm (AF B200d) in North Africa (AF W3040).
1 December 1942 - He was admitted to 8 Casualty Clearing Station and posted
to X(ii) list (AF B103).
5 December 1942 - He was transferred to the ambulance train (AF B103).
7 December 1941 - He was transferred to 94 General Hospital (AF B103).
12 December 1941 - He was transferred to 95 General Hospital (AF B103). (NB
This hospital was housed in a French school in Algiers).
21 December 1942 - His father was advised of his being wounded by telegram
27 December 1942 - He was discharged form 95 General Hospital (AF B103).
28 December 1942 - He was transferred to 1 I.B.D. (Probably 1st Infantry
Brigade which consisted of the 3rd Grenadier Guards and the 2nd Coldstream
Guards) (AF B103).
3 February 1943 - He was transferred to 18 Army Group HQ and the X(I) list
21 May 1943 - He was posted to the British Military Training Directorate (AF
18 April 1943 - He was classified Scale D, Class 1 (A) (AF B103).
23 September 1943 - His Mention in Dispatches was published in the London
Gazette (AF B200d).
11 January 1944 - He was appointed U/L/Cpl (AF B103).
23 June 1944 - His will was received and filed by his unit (AF B200d).
21 July 1944 - Act (?) CRS 57 Ane To X (2) (AF B103).
30 July 1944 - Ais (?) CRS Directorate of Military Training & X (1) list (AF
24 January 1945 - He relinquished the (temporary) rank of lance corporal and
was regraded as class 1 (A) when he joined 5 Bn J (?) RTD (AF B103).
1 April 1945 - He refused T.A.B. and T.T.S. inoculations (AF B200d).
7 April 1945 - He was transferred (back) to 6 Bn RWK (AF B103).
23 May 1945 - He was despatched to 202 Transit Camp (LIAP II) (AF B103).
25 May 1945 - He joined 3 Transit Camp. (AF B103).
30 May 1945 - He embarked at Naples for the UK (AF B103).
10 June 1945 to 15 July 1945 - He was granted leave to UK (AF B200d).
24 July 1945 - He disembarked (AF B103).
30 July 1945 - He rejoined 6/RWK (AF B103).
7 December 1945 - He had a medical examination. In the report, which he
signed, he stated that his war service had included 30 months in England, 12
months in Algeria/Tunisia, 1 month in Sicily, 18 months in Italy and 7
months in Austria and that he had received a gunshot wound in his left arm
during 1941 in North Africa (AF W3149).
12 December 1945 - His notification of impending release form was signed in
Hermagor, Austria by Comd. 6 R.W.K. His military conduct was exemplary. His
testimonial read : -
"Pte SHOBBROOK joined the Battalion 5 ½ years ago & he has taken part in the
fighting in N. Africa and Italy; in action he was courageous & at his best
in difficult circumstances. He is an efficient & energetic worker and has
potentialities as a leader, because his colleagues have a high respect for
his abilities & his character. He is loyal, trustworthy & his departure will
be a severe loss to the unit"
18 January 1946 - He was posted to the Assembly Centre at Villach (Austria)
19 January 1946 - He was granted Class A release (AF B103).
20 January 1946 - He entrained at Villach for the UK (AF B103).
23 January 1946 - He disembarked in the UK. His permanent address was shown
as 4 Stepney Terrace, Haverfordwest, when he arrived at the Military
Disembarkation Camp at Aldershot. He was aged 25 (notification of impending
release form).
24 January 1946 - He was posted to 'Y' list - Class 'A' release (AF B103).
24 January 1946 to 29 April 1946 - He served at home (AF B200d).
25 January 1946 - He proceeded on terminal leave (AF B200d).
30 April 1946 - He was released to Class 'Z' (T) Reserve (Class 'A' Release)
(AF A3091 (Stout) and (AF B103)..
10 February 1954 - He was released from the Reserve (AF B200d).
30 June 1959 - He was discharged from reserve liability (AF B200d).
He was awarded various campaign etc medals: - 1939-45 Star, Italy Star,
Africa Star and Clasp 1st Army, War Medal 1939/45 and the Defence Medal (AF
----- Original Message -----
From: stuart churchill
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 10:31 PM
Subject: [DEV] www.veterans-uk.info
A member mentioned this link recently, for obtaining WW2 records, I was
wondering if anybody has any experience of this service and what type of
information they received? I have my Grandads army service book, which
contains lots of his army history, I was wondering if it was worth paying
out the £30?
Also I need to order a copy of his death certificate, so could sks provide
me with the index for his death certificate,I would really appreciate it,
Frederick Henry Churchill, died 31 Jan 1963 at Bideford.
many thanks
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Friday, January 5.—We remained here to rest, and the commanders conferred concerning the matter of the rebellion of the Indians of San Diego.
After dinner I went with Father Sanchez to see the creek from which they made the acequia for this mission of San Gabriel, and with which it has the best of conveniences. For, besides the fact that the acequia is adequate, and passes in front of the house of the fathers and of the little huts of the Christian Indians who compose this new mission (who must be some five hundred souls recently converted, counting large and small), it dominates all the plains of the immediate vicinity, which are suitable for planting or for crops, and for this reason the fields are near the pueblo. This mission has such fine advantages for crops and such good pastures for cattle and horses that nothing better could be desired. The cows which they have are very fat and they give much and rich milk, with which they make cheese and very good butter. They raise hogs and have a small flock of sheep, of which on our arrival they killed three or four wethers which they had. Their flesh was especially good, and I do not remember having eaten fatter or finer mutton. They also have a few hens.
The mission has plentiful live oaks and other trees for building timber, and consequently there is abundant firewood. It lacks only lime, which up to the present has not been found; but perhaps by careful search it will be found and will make possible the improvement of the buildings, which at present are partly adobe, but chiefly of logs and tule, and which for this reason are very insecure and exposed to fire.
At present the buildings consist of a very long shed, all of one room with three divisions, which serves as a habitation for the fathers and for a granary and everything. Somewhat apart from this building there is a rectangular shed which serves as a church, and near this another which is the guardhouse, as they call it, or the quarters of the soldiers, eight in number, who serve the mission as guard; and finally, some little huts of tule which are the houses of the Indians, between which and the houses of the fathers the acequia runs.
In the creek celery and other plants which look like lettuce, and some roots like parsnips, grow naturally; and nearby there are many turnips, which from a little seed which was scattered took possession of the land. And near the site of the old mission, Which is distant from this new one about a league to the south, there is grown a great abundance of watercress, of which I ate liberally. In short, this is a country which, as Father Paterna says, looks like the Promised Land, although the fathers have suffered in it many hardships and toils, because beginnings are always difficult, especially in lands where formerly there was nothing; and besides, they suffered want because for two years the supplies failed them.
The converted Indians of this mission, who are of the Beneme tribe, and also of the Jeniguechi, [Footnote 186] tribe, appear to be gentle, friendly, and of good hearts. The men are of medium stature, the women being somewhat smaller, round-faced, flat- faced, and rather ugly. The costume of the men in heathendom is total nakedness, while the women wear a bit of deer skin with which they cover themselves, and likewise an occasional cloak of beaver or rabbit skin, although the fathers endeavor to clothe the converted Indians with something as best they can.
The method which the fathers observe in the conversion is not to oblige anyone to become a Christian, admitting only those who voluntarily offer themselves, and this they do in the following manner: Since these Indians are accustomed to live in the fields and the hills like beasts, the fathers require that if they wish to be Christians they shall no longer go to the forest, but must live in the mission; and if they leave the ranchería, as they call the little village of huts and houses of the Indians, they will go to seek them and will punish them. With this they begin to catechize the heathen who voluntarily come, teaching them to make the sign of the cross and other things necessary, and if they persevere in the catechism for two or three months and in the same frame of mind, when they are instructed they proceed to baptize them.
The routine for every day is as follows: In the morning at sunrise Mass is regularly said; and at it, or without it if none is said, they assemble all the Indians. The father recites with all of them the Christian doctrine, which is concluded with the Alabado, which is sung in all the missions and in the same key. Indeed, the fathers sing it even though they may not have good voices, since uniformity is best. Then they go to eat their breakfast of atole, which is given to everybody, making the sign of the cross and saying the Bendito [Footnote 187] before eating it. Afterward they go to work at whatever they can do, the fathers encouraging them and teaching them to labor by their example. At noon they eat their pozole, which is made in community for all, and then they work for another spell. At sunset they again recite the doctrine and conclude by singing the Alabado.
The Christians are distinguished from the heathen in that an effort is made to have them go somewhat clothed or covered, so far as the poverty of those lands will permit. And in distributing the pozole [Footnote 188] is not taken of the catechumens unless it be that they are given some of what is left over. If any Indian wishes to go to the mountain to see his relatives or to hunt acorns, they give him permission for a specified number of days. As a rule they do not fail to return, and sometimes they come bringing some heathen relative, who remains for the catechism, either through the example of the others or attracted by the pozole, which they like better than their herbs and the foods of the mountain; and so these Indians are usually caught by the mouth.
The doctrine which is recited in all the missions is the short one of Father Castańi, [Footnote 189] followed with complete uniformity, no father changing a single word or being permitted to add anything to it. It is recited in Castilian even though the fathers may be versed in the native tongue, as is the case at the mission of San Antonio, whose father minister, Fray Buenaventura Sitjar, understands and speaks well the language of the Indians of that mission. Nevertheless the doctrine is recited in Castilian, and although the father translated the doctrine into the native language, [Footnote 190] the most that is done is to recite once each day in the vernacular and once in Castilian, thus conforming with what so many times has been ordered since the first Mexican Council, as is set forth by Senor Solórzano, to the effect that the Indians shall be taught the doctrine in Castilian, and that effort shall be made to have them speak Castilian, since all the languages of the Indians are barbarian and very lacking in terms.
In the missions an effort is made to have the large unmarried girls sleep apart in some privacy. In the mission of San Luís [Footnote 191] I saw that a married soldier served as the mayordomo of the mission, thus giving the father some relief, while his wife looked after the unmarried girls, they being under her care and calling her maestra. In the daytime she had them with her, teaching them to sew and other things, and at night she locked them in a room where she had them secure against any insult, and for this reason they called them the nuns. This appeared to me to be a good arrangement.
In short, this method which the fathers observe in those new missions appeared to me to be very good; and I may note that what is done in one is done uniformly in the others, which is what pleased me most. The mission of San Diego is an exception. Here, since it is the poorest, and the country, because of its few villages, does not permit it, there are no common fields or even private ones, nor is pozole distributed there in common. There the Indians have been permitted to live in their rancherias with the obligation to come to Mass on Sundays in their turn, the same as is done in Baxa California; and this is the reason why this mission is so backward, aside from the fact that its Indians are the worst of all in those new missions.
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A new study from University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science scientists Chris Langdon, Remy Okazaki and Nancy Muehllehner and colleagues from the Australian Institute of Marine Science and the Max-Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Germany concludes that ocean acidification, along with increased ocean temperatures, will likely severely reduce the diversity and resilience of coral reef ecosystems within this century.
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"These 'champagne reefs' are natural analogs of how coral reefs may look in 100 years if ocean acidification conditions continue to get worse," said Langdon, UM Rosenstiel School professor and co-principal investigator of the study.
The study shows shifts in the composition of coral species and reductions in biodiversity and recruitment on the reef as pH declined from 8.1 to 7.8. The team also reports that reef development would cease at a pH below 7.7.
The IPCC 4th Assessment Report estimates that by the end of the century, ocean pH will decline from the current level of 8.1 to 7.8, due to rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations.
"The seeps are probably the closest we can come to simulating the effect of man-made CO2 emissions on a coral reef," said Langdon. "They allow us to see the end result of the complex interactions between species under acidic ocean conditions."
The reefs detailed in this study have healthy reefs nearby to supply larvae to replenish the reefs. If pH was low throughout the region - as projected for year 2100 - then there would not be any healthy reefs to reseed damaged ones, according to Langdon.
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It Bears itself what it brands schizophrenia,
But if my diary is my obituary's
Childhood, do I hit Delete to update?
The northern none, the southern some, the eastern
Each and the western who are all to othern
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My 3rd time on the Epic!: Norwegian Epic Cruise Review by Mclifford06
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My 3rd time on the Epic!
Destination: Europe - Western Mediterranean
Embarkation: Barcelona
I arrived at the port around 10:30 as I know from previous experience that you will not be allowed on the ship till around 11:30.Check in was pretty easy the lines rather long but moved pretty fast as they have on previous trips.
Once on the ship having been on before I have seen it all before so I decided I was going to go for the ultimate beverage Alcohol package which is around $62 a day included gratuity which sounds expensive but if you like a drink or 10 you will definitely save money going for it(only exception is if you like top shelf booze or drinks mixed with red bull as not included).All you have to do to get the package is visit one of the bars and they will get you all signed up.(I think it is worth it and will go for it again).
The ship tends to be a bit manic on sail day as everyone More charging round the ship all over excited wanting to try everything out.The elevators are a bit of a mare and I would advise you get used to taking the stairs as part of you daily schedule as good exercise.
Around 4:30 you go through the ships mandatory evacuation drill which is kind of fun actually but worse part is the bars close(major crises lol).
As a solo guest staying in the studio cabins which are fine, rather small but extremely well laid out with everything you need and very funky mood lighting.
the shower in the studio cabins are rather small so if you are on the larger side may be an issue.
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The food on this ship is generally pretty good although if you eat at the Manhattan room every night it's pretty much the same old menu usually with a special or 2 but in my opinion the food is not bad although I will say that I believe that the food on the Allure of the Seas which I went on before was better quality.
There are plenty of speciality places to go like the Chinese,Brazilian and Sushi places but there are cover charges included on top but it's not extortionately
expensive and worth it to go somewhere for a change .
One problem though is it can be a bit of a nightmare getting a reservation so book early and don't just turn up expecting to get in or you might be disappointed.
There is plenty to do on this ship all through the day and night.I went to see the Blue Man group which is fun but rather weird but worth seeing.
My recommendation in the evening is go and see Howl at the Moon really good piano duet that are pretty awesome and is a great laugh.
Karaoke is worth watching but beware of terrible singing...
The ship have a couple of outside party's on as well like 80's night which is fun but little tip Norwegian ,way to much Michael Jackson plenty of other music from the 80's that could be included and the 80's music finishes to early and switches to modern stuff.
You also have bliss nightclub which all the alcoholics all tend to end up in every night once they have spent all there money in the massive casino.
I will say that on the European Itineraries as lots of people go on long all day excursions to like Rome and Florence it can get pretty quiet after like 1 AM as everybody that is going on excursions the next day or people that have been out on that day all tend to go to bed pretty early which is a major difference from when the ship is in the Caribbean the party rocks till like 3 AM.
The part you all really care about.
There are plenty of bars scattered throughout the ship some are a little posh for my taste I prefer a good old English style pub where you can grab a burger and O'sheehan's Bar and Grill done the job nicely for me.
Also the Ice Bar is really cool yes there is a $19 dollar charge but you get 2 free vodka drinks included and it is a cool experience.
Waves pool bar is a good laugh during the day always plenty going on and the staff are funny.
If you want to get really hammered try the Martini mixer drink called (stormy night) but you have been warned 4 or 5 and you will be singing with the band...
Generally the staff are very good however I do believe after talking to some of the staff that I know well having met them on previous cruises that the quality has slipped a bit on the Epic,the reason being that many of the best staff have been moved over to the new Norwegian breakaway and you can notice the difference as a few staff in the dining room looked a bit disorganised.
This can be a bit of an issue the ship has up to 5000 guests and you can feel a bit like a sardine at times ..Avoid the elevators and take the stairs you will need the exercise although walking around this large ship is a challenge.
Getting a sun bed is a real headache generally if your not out by 9 AM you are out of luck although a few hidden areas up on deck 19 usually have a few scattered around.
Rather small to be honest and full of kids but best place to be is at the back of the ship where it's adults only so the little darlings are not allowed in so peace and quiet can be found.Also a small but nice pool at back to cool off in but beware of the floor it can get extremely hot to walk on.
Also a couple of jacuzzi's back there which are really nice.
the Epic is still my favourite ship but standards have slipped a little which must be addressed and a few improvements could be made to some of the entertainment.
No other cruise line comes close for the solo guest this ship is the best for them by far.
Having done all the Epic's Itineraries I will return once the ship changes it's route which I believe is next year when it switches to the Western Caribbean rather than the Eastern..
Next up for me is the Norwegian Breakaway lets see how it compares.. Less
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Maria Tallchief and Michael Maule dancing an excerpt from George Balanchine's
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Pictured left: Maria Tallchief in George Balanchine's Le Baiser de la Fée, one of many ballets in which the choreographer explored woman as muse and as unattainable object, a theme that is interwoven with his marriages to dancers for whom he created works, including Tallchief, who was married to Balanchine from 1946 to 1951. (Photograph by Maurice Seymour. Ann Barzel Dance Research Collection, The Newberry Library, Chicago.)
Maria Tallchief is an American Indian prima ballerina who became one of the seminal stars at New York City Ballet and went on to nurture ballet in Chicago. Born on January 24, 1925, in Fairfax, Oklahoma, Tallchief began studying dance with Bronislava Nijinska in Los Angeles. She joined the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, where she caught the eye of choreographer George Balanchine, who would become her husband in 1946 and who would choreograph many significant works for her. She was a vital presence in the early years of New York City Ballet in the 1950s, originating the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in Balanchine's Nutcracker as well as her signature role, the Firebird, in Balanchine's version of the ballet. She was hailed by critics and beloved by audiences for her seemingly effortless grace, her dedication, musicality, and a stage presence described by both Lincoln Kirstein and critic Walter Terry as "electrifying." After leaving NYCB (and divorcing Balanchine), she danced with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and American Ballet Theatre, retiring in 1965. She went on to become artistic director of the Chicago Lyric Opera Ballet in 1975, and the founder and artistic director of Chicago City Ballet in 1981. Since 1990 she has been associated with the Chicago Festival Ballet.
Pictured right: Maria Tallchief in George Balanchine's The Four Temperaments. Tallchief danced the role of Sanguinic in early performances of the ballet, which featured elaborate costumes later replaced by plain leotards. Tallchief recounted how Balanchine worked intensively to develop and transform her technique, making her one of the first ballerinas to embody the choreographer's trademark style. (Ann Barzel Dance Research Collection, The Newberry Library, Chicago.)
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