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I have just gotten back from an overnight stay in Frankfurt and as per usual Lufthansa's service was second to none. My girlfriend and I flew from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt an Main Airport direct at 6:25am on Saturday morning and flew back at 10:15pm on Sunday evening. Both on the way out and way back there was seamless and faultless service. Check-in was really easy and smooth and boarding opened early on both flights. The efficiency was so good that we departed several minutes early on both flights too (German efficiency at its best).
Space in the seats is also really good. There is nothing worse than feeling like you're sat on top of the person next to you, even if they are your beloved. The seats are simple but comfortable and spacious and the rows are far enough apart to give decent leg space, again not that common on flights these days as airline jostle for every inch and to fit extra seats on.
On both flights food and drink was provided at no additional cost. It's not gourmet food by any means but for a short haul flight absolutely does the job. On the way out it was a chocolate filled croissant and on the return a ham and cheese sandwich with a rich tomato sauce both of which tasted good and had a decent amount of filling. On the flight back they even had complementary wine on offer (it was a shame I had to drive back to Nottingham from Birmingham that night otherwise I would have enjoyed the offering). Additionally, much to my girlfriend's amazement they even provided complementary pillows and blankets for the flight back, all neatly and individually wrapped.
Price-wise Lufthansa is by no means the cheapest. We booked about 3 weeks in advance and paid just over £150 each, but for the convenient travelling times, faultless service and the efficiency of the Lufthansa staff I happily pay the extra. Talking of staff, and reading some of the other views on here, some people criticise the reception from the flight attendants and other Lufthansa staff as hostile. Having flown to Germany with Lufthansa on 4 separate occasions over the last 9 years and studying German for 7 years I can confirm that is just the German politeness. They aren't fussy, they are efficient and scrupulous with details which at times can be interpreted as hostile/almost rude, but ask for help and they are straight on to it with no time wasting. They also tell you things how they are, no dressing it up in lots of words.
Overall Lufthansa provide a fantastic service and I will certainly be using them again in the future. You certainly get what you pay for so it is well worth paying the extra.
I travel from Birmingham to Berlin about once every two months to visit my friend. Due to the lack of airline choice on this particular route I chose Lufthansa who are the only airline offering direct flights between the two airports.
As you would expect from a charter airline Lufthansa ticket prices aren't to be had at a rock bottom price.
The cheapest I've paid is £106 return and the most expensive was £150. Prices don't seem to differ much month by month it seems to depend mostly on the day of travel.
Lufthansa have an easy to use website where you can check in and choose your seat for no extra charge. Boarding passes can be printed at home, emailed to your phone, or collected at the airport either by using the machine or check in staff .If you're an iPhone user boarding passes can be added to your passbook app which I have used twice and it works very well, when ever the boarding pass is needed you simply scan the screen on your phone, one less piece of paper to loose.
A selection of German and English newspapers are available at the gate free of charge which is a small token but it helps pass the time once on board.
The route that I fly has always been serviced by an Airbus A319 all of which have had nice modern interiors and a fair amount of legroom (I'm 6.1.)
Lunch onboard is included in the ticket price generally there are two choices, a meat or cheese sandwich, fruit or cake, chocolate and a mint. All of which are small but tastes good especially the salami sandwich!
Drinks are also included with a choice of wine, beer, coffee, tea and soft drinks.
The cabin crew can be hit or miss as I suppose with any airline. Sometimes the staff can be a little cold and unfriendly. I've never experienced a great level of cabin crew service on my flights, compared to BA, Monarch, Fly Be and last of all KLM who I used to fly with regularly, they have fantastic service.
Punctuality is spot on generally I've arrived early at our destination and have never been late or delayed.
Overall they are a dependable airline (if you don't get caught up in the numerous strikes), prices are in line with most charter airlines sadly cabin service isn't.
Having flown with Lufthansa numerous times I must say they have never fell short of impressive, even when it comes to plain old economy (or coach) class. With Lufthansa being such a major airline they have gotten their act down, from customer service at the check in to the on board amenities.
The last time I have flown with Lufthansa was on August of 2010. I walked into the Detroit Metro Wayne County airport full of dread. It was my husband and I, alone with three large luggage bags, two backpacks, a purse, two cats in separate carries and our fully grown German Shepherd Dog in a huge crate. One of the airport valets came right up to us with a cart and helped us unload from a cab, then lead us to the front of the Lufthansa check in lines. Here we had to wait a while as the counters weren't open yet.
Unlike those of South West, or Delta, the Lufthansa check in clerks were extremely polite. I was even missing some information and label stickers for my animals, the guy went in the back to look for them and apologized even though it was my fault. The same clerk also held one of our luggage bags on the side for us while we dealt with the TSA and the animals, so we could come back and put the dog's chain lead back into the luggage.
The plane itself, even if we were only in the economy class, was quite decent. Everything was clean, (a standard you might think, but you'd be surprised) our seats waited with a blanket and a pillow each. The pillows, by the way, were great quality and worked lovely with the already built in headrest cushion.
Our nine hour flight never fell short on drinks, snacks or full meals. We received one lunch/ dinner like meal shortly after the plane took off, as well as a full breakfast before arriving.
The phone jacks and all of the audio and video equipment functioned well. There was ample choice of films, music, TV shows, music video collections, etc. so we were never bored, even without sleeping at all.
While all of the flight attendants were extremely polite to us each time they came by (even after I accidentally turned on the call light for the third time without noticing), my husband said they gave him an attitude in the back when he asked whether he could have some plain water. He received already poured, flat mineral water instead.
One gripe that I personally have is about their luggage crew. Too much unnecessary throwing of luggage goes on, but I suppose that is standard. They should have, however, took more care loading our animals into the plane. The luggage moving belt is on a pretty steep incline. They put my dogs cage so it rides backwards up the belt. Usually I wouldn't care, however, the dog tumbles backwards and while I wasn't too worried about the cage doors breaking open (a possibility!) he did hit the hard food and water bowls we were required to attach to the inside of the cage doors. So just a little bit of consideration could a long way.
Overall the airline is great, this was my first time flying with animals, and they have been more than helpful. Considering this and my past experiences with Lufthansa I would definitely choose them again, as well as recommend them.
LUFTHANSA NIGHTMARE, Travelled in Dec 09 from London to Sao Paulo via Frankfurt with wife and 4 year old son. On the fight there double booked our seats and allocated my son's seat opposite side of plane. Had to wait an hour for everyone to board and another 40 minutes standing on the plane until we were given seats. Lost bags for 7 days when we got there. Way back they allocated my 4 old son a seat by himself again on both connecting flights. To make matters worse they still owe us £1000 refund that is outstanding for 6 months now. No tel number for them. Can only communicate by email which they choose to ignore. Now going to a small claims court.....
Hmmm .. I used to think Lufthansa were great! im not so sure now.
I have flown with lufthansa three times.. here are my experiances for each.
Lufthansa to Bangkok 2001= this was my firt flight with lufthansa and was a great experience, the plane was not full but i still only got one seat and the staff were extremely friendly and helpfull .. seats were comfy and we had personal televisions and radios along with two very nice meals. It was one of those flights where 11 or 12 hours felt like about 5 .. 5 stars for this!
Lufthansa to Frankfurt 2008= This was a small plane which was carrying mostly business men, the plane was fittid out with large leather seats which were so comfortable i fell asleep which is a rarity for me on flights. The staff again were great and flights were on time, no food was served but it was such a short flight .. 4 stars for this!
Lufthansa to Johannesburg 2009 = This was one of the worst flights i have experianced, after my flight in 2001 i expected a nice up to date plane but behold it looked like it was about to fall apart. ripped cramped seats, very rude german hosteses that only liked you if u were german, one tv about 15ft away that had a program on in japanese and cold curry for dinner .. and all this on a 10 hour flight .. most dissapointed! it was as if they just didnt care, it was such a shame as i could have flown BA for the same price who i know have a good south african service but i opted for Lufthansa due to them being good before ... 1 star this time!!!
Just to finish off i did have an airmiles account with lufthansa and was only a few thousand miles of getting a free return flight .. until my account number stopped working and instead of getting any help i was told just to open a new account and start collecting miles from scratch.
Dont think i will bother with them again even after two very good flights .. come on lufthansa you obviously have it in you!!
In these days of cheap no thrills flights, it was for me a bit of a blast from the past when I travelled with Lufthansa to Graz from Manchester to Graz via Dusseldorff. You tend to forget about how flying should be, when you don't have to pay for everything its nice to get something for just the cost of the ticket.
Now I've got to be honest, my tickets were bought by the univesity so lufthansa was the only option to get to Graz. Therefore when the tickets were through via email, it included food and refreshments.
So getting to Manchester, well I booked in had to explain I was going on to Graz after landing at Dusselfdorf, it was explained to me that I would need a seperate boarding pass at Dusseldorf. This worried me but I need not have had any concern, the girl on the desk at Dusseldorf spoke perfect almost accentless English, she gave me a boarding pass after scanning my passport. This was whilst the place was busy with German travellers and only an hour before the flight was due to leave.
The flights themselves were on planes with plenty on leg room, there wasn't the pressurised selling by the hostesses and after we'd got to a cuising altitude we were given a sandwich and a coffee, what more do you want really for a quick flight to Dussleldorf then onwards to Graz? The sandwich was fresh and the coffee hot, and if you wanted you could have another when she came back up the aisle.
So my overall views on the service was a quick, efficient service, clean planes, hostesses with good english and it was nice to travel on a airline which wasn't no frills.
I flew with my family from Heathrow to Frankfurt last week.
Firstly, the on-line check-in is not perticularly user friendly. Once you have found the correct area of the website (which is not immediately obvious) you then are presented with 2 boxes for entering your details. It gives you a number of options such as the card number or booking reference but you need to click the drop down menu to choose. Again, this wasn't immediately obvious. Then, unlike BA's online check in, it doesn't automatically bring up all the names on your booking - only the lead passenger - so you have to identify each one individually. Finally, you can only do this a maximum of 23 hours before departure. So, this process is a bit clunky.
The check-in area is in Terminal 1. It is tucked away from the main hall and is not a large area. There are a number of check in machines and about 8 desks put over for baggage drop. Due to the areas size we found unwieldy queues and were stood in one for about 20 mins just to drop off our bags.
On boarding the aircraft we had the usual greeting and they gave my 2 kids a small activity pack which they quite liked. The aircraft seats were comfortable and clean with decent leg room (I'm 6'3"). The flight attendants were pleasant and announcements were made in both german and english. We got a free cheese sandwich which wasn't all that but filled a hole and a small bounty bar. They also serve free drinks and I had a bottle of Warsteiner which was nice and cold!
As the flight had been delayed due to air traffic control, there were a number of passengers due to miss their connections. The attendants made arrangements and announced the changes over the PA as well as picking the individuals out on arrival. The plane was met by Lufthansa ground staff who escorted those people to their onward flights.
All in all, the price was good (£110 pp return), the website leaves a bit to be desired, the check-in area was cramped and slightly chaotic, the on-board staff were pleasant and efficient rather than gushing, the food was basic but the beer was good and the aircraft was comfortable and clean.
I am a regular traveller with work and have used Lufthansa numerous times over the last five years on European flights. Check in at both Manchester and Birmingham which I use most frequently is efficient with short queues. At Manchester the check in is hidden away down stairs in terminal one. I have never had any trouble with baggage it has always turned up on time. On the flights given the cost cutting that airlines are going through the free drinks and a sandwich are welcome. Level of service is as you would expect of our German friends efficient . The staff are always pleasant enough they do the job and are polite. Flight times are always convenient and generally quite punctual. The only word of warning is that if you are travelling through Frankfurt allow extra time as you have a long long walk via an underground tunnel or by the skytrain. Quite happy to recommend Lufty
Lufthansa is a part of Aviation group and has been in existence from the last 78 years or so. But with all these years experience and reputation, I don't think their standard of service is at par with some of the other competing airlines.
I used Lufthansa to fly recently to India since it had some offers then. This was the first time and was quite apprehensive as we generally opt Emirates to travel to India. Much to our thinking the whole experience was a disaster! My son was then 2 so he kind of understood what an aeroplane was and we hyped up the whole flying experience even before the journey- hoping that he would be comfortable in his 13 hours journey. We were expecting small TV screens in each seat as Emirates did- so we can choose the movie/ TV programme. But in the flight they just had 4 TV screens in the economy class- So we had to watch whatever they show. Although they had a big menu of programmes, we could not watch what we wanted. My son was so keen on watching Wall-e but they had one English and one bollywood movie for our whole journey- and then it would repeatedly show the flight status and the time to reach destination.
We could choose from 2 types of meal- veg or chicken. The food was average but the bread served with it was very hard. I remember Emirates had a different meal for the kids- they do give a complimentary lunch box or a small backpack with some soft toy and food stuff. But in Lufthansa there was no such thing as kid's gifts! I know it's complimentary but no harm in expecting something in return for paying 2/3rd of adult fare for a 2 year old child who wouldn't even sit in his seat!!!
One steward was very helpful and he generously gave my son drinks and snacks when he asked for them. But on our return journey, the staffs were pretty annoying too. I had to buzz 3 times to get attention for a glass of water!
Frankfurt airport-
This airport is not designed for someone with a weak foot/leg. Our first flight dropped us at one part of the airport and the connecting flight was around a mile away. The direction board was just pointing to the next passage and every time you are there, you had to walk for some distance again. It became very tedious for us to go around this airport especially with our child and luggage. I did see some small wagons that take passengers from one point to another but there were no one to drive it around. I like the Dubai airport where everything is in visible and walkable distance and with so many shops around you don't even feel the distance walked.
Miles and more-
The Lufthansa's loyalty scheme of collecting miles every time we travel to get a rewarding flight is probably not my cup of tea. Although I signed up for it well in advance before the journey but after I travelled I decided I won't be using it again.
The whole experience- both onwards and return journey- was so miserable that I and my husband swore that we would never ever travel in Lufthansa again.
Such is the strange nature of air travel I recently flew to Barcelona in Spain from London England, via Milan in Italy on a German airline - go figure!
I booked on-line with Expedia and the cheapest option at the time to be able to fly from Heathrow was with Lufthansa via Milan, but that was okay with me and considerably cheaper than a direct flight would have been. Apparently this route is fairly new and part of a new 'Lufthansa Italia' branding and cost me £140 return, economy class, including taxes. I'd not flown with Lufthansa before and was looking forward to seeing the famous German efficiency in action - I wasn't disappointed.
On arrival at terminal 2 at Heathrow the Lufthansa desks were clearly marked and staff were on hand to direct passengers to the check-in machines. No longer do you check in face-to-face with a real person, now a self service computer scans your passport for you, helps your select seats and prints boarding passes. To be honest I hadn't expected to be confronted with a machine (I don't fly often) and must have looked a bit bewildered because a Lufthansa assistant immediately stepped in and took over the procedure for me, getting the job done in next to no time. Boarding pass in hand I proceeded to the baggage check-in, made sure my suitcase didn't exceed the 20kg limit and within 10 minutes of arriving at the terminal I was on my way to passport control. All very efficient so far...
The plane itself, an Airbus 319 branded 'Lufthansa Italia' throughout, had three seats either side of the aisle and was comfortable, clean and importantly had plenty of leg room. No sooner had I sat down than the stewards were up and down the aisles giving out firstly complimentary Italian newspapers and then refreshment towels. Once the plane eventually took off (half and hour late due to baggage delays) the service continued with food and drinks (including alcoholic) being offered. Food was of the snack variety, a yoghurt, pastry, chocolate bar and then later another cake and I was quite impressed at the level of service, although wouldn't recommend drinking the tea made with half crème instead of milk - it was horrid. Despite the delayed take-off the flight arrived in Milan on time. Still very efficient...
Things then got a little surreal... I had about forty minutes to transfer to the onward flight to Barcelona. A little bus took me to the terminal, where I rushed through passport control and walked/ran what felt like the entire length of the terminal building to the departure gate making it just in time to catch the little bus to take me out to, yep you guessed it, the very same plane I had just gotten off, even the same crew and pilot. So after forty minutes of frantic rushing about I had effectively moved forward eight seats in the plane! I realise that it's the way things have to be done, the plane needed to be cleaned, refuelled etc, but it did feel a little weird :-)
The second leg of the journey was as good as the first with more refreshment towels, food and drinks being brought round. The cabin crew couldn't be faulted all spoke English well (as well as German and Italian) and overall the journey was as pleasant as it could have been for a short economy flight.
On arrival at Barcelona I found that my suitcase had been damaged with one of the handles been broken off, not strictly speaking the fault of Lufthansa as their baggage handling was done by Swissport, and this sort of thing can happen with any airline. However for the sake of completeness I will mention that I filed a report at the airport and then contacted Lufthansa by phone when back home. They took all the details of the suitcase and immediately agreed to send out a new replacement one. I was very happy with this service.
A couple of things to note on the journey home, at Barcelona airport there were no Lufthansa staff on hand to help with the check-in machines, but they were actually very easy to use with multi-language step by step instructions.
The flights home to London (again via Milan) were not even half full so the stewards went up down offering drinks three times (perhaps they were bored), and yes there were some passengers having three bottles of beer on a 9.30am flight!!
My experience of Lufthansa was on a trip to Turkey. Both legs involved a changeover in Germany, at Frankfurt and Munich respectively.
My overall impression was pretty good. Historically I have flown Turkish Airlines and BA on these routes, and I would certainly consider this route again even though it is not direct.
The aeroplanes themselves were clean and neat inside, although it looked from the outside of the plane as if it had been around a while it shows they have spent money keeping them in decent condition. The staff were friendly and efficient. The inflight food was alright, apart from the sandwiches which were very dry (quite typical of German ones to be honest). Legroom was no worse than the other airlines.
The changeovers in Germany were pleasant and hassle-free, so although it lengthens the trip the cost saving made it a decent trade-off. Both airports were modern, with enough space and facilities for everyone and more besides. Flights were on time and boarding smooth.
My main disappointment came right at the beginning of the trip. They had an automatic check-in that was meant to scan passports and issue boarding passes. This totally failed to work, printed out once boarding pass and then displayed error messages. The one staff member present was attending to someone else so I had to wait around for a while to get it fixed, which was quite a stressful experience.
So in summary, I would fly Turkish Airlines by preference (new planes), then Lufthansa (decent but not direct), but would avoid BA at all costs (appalling customer service ethos).
The last time I flew with Lufthansa was back in 2005, but it was a much better experience than any I have had with Aeroflot.
The coach I was taking to Heathrow had a technical problem, and when I called Lufthansa to advise them, they were great: they said just get here as soon as you can, and we'll get you on the next flight (I was travelling via Frankfurt to Moscow with them).
Fortunately, I was able to make my original flight, and that was great: we left on time (usual German efficiency), a little delay as we had to wait for 30 minutes on taxiing, but luckily, the gate for my Lufthansa Frankfurt-Moscow flight was only a few minutes walk from where the London one had arrived.
The seat was comfortable, food was nice (including a carrot cake portion for dessert - yummy!), staff were friendly, and even tolerated my awful attempts at German!
Coming back was just as good, no problems at all to report. It's a pity they have to use Terminal 2 at Heathow, which I'll leave for another review later!
I have recently been away on business for a meeting at one of our German offices. This meant flying into Frankfurt Airport, in order to get the best of my time and fit in with other meetings and business I flew from Manchester by BA and intended to fly back by Lufthansa.
I have done the journey before and generally I had an ambivalent attitude towards Lufthansa. They were neither particularly good and yet there was nothing specifically bad or annoying about them. That is, until my flights last week.
Now many people may not be aware that Lufthansa are presently going through a number of pilots strikes. I certainly was not aware until I got to our offices in Mainz and they said that these strikes were happening every Thursday. I was due to fly back 22:20 by Lufthansa. There was then a huge amount of confusion as to whether the flight would run. The agents initially said yes, then no, then yes. On this basis we went to Frankfurt Airport to get the flight.
The pilots strike was apparently due to a demand by the pilots for a wage increase of 30%. Now I do not have all the facts to make a fully reasoned judgement on this but I would hazard guessing that Lufthansa pilots are not on the breadline. To make such a demand appears unreasonable. However the problem that I have with Lufthansa is not due to their internal problems but how they deal with them with the public that is, the passengers, that is, me.
The cancellation of the flight was confirmed when we arrived at the airport and it soon became clear that all possible alternative flights were fully booked and I would have to spend the night in Frankfurt. The problem was that Lufthansa would not pay for our hotel although clearly the need to spend the night there was their fault. The detail they fixed on was that we had flown out by BA and only my return was with Lufthansa. Personally I found this decision absurd and perverse. Not only this but Lufthansa would not even help me find a hotel and then when I did try found that Lufthansa had block booked hundreds of hotel rooms on the basis that passengers booked with them might need them They would not even release a room to me to pay for myself.
The attitude of Lufthansa was astonishing. Their staff were completely unhelpful and appear incapable of showing any common sense or flexibility. They do not seem capable of or willing to follow a reasonable argument. I transferred my ticket back to BA as I have no intention of flying with Lufthansa again. I did eventually find a hotel and returned by BA the following day.
My suggestion would be, if you have an alternative to Lufthansa, use them.
I have only flown on Lufthansa Regional jets, apart from 2 flights with Lufthansa to Venice and back to Frankfurt. They operate a very tight ship (or plane as you could say). The flights out of Düsseldorf are almost always on time, if not, delayed by perhaps 10-20 minutes. The flights into Düsseldorf are almost always early, even if you get delayed at a UK airport! (This is quite odd actually.) The planes themselves are very clean and tidy.
The stewards/esses are perhaps the best feature to remark upon here, they will almost always offer me more drinks, ask me how I'm doing, just nice, personal things to add that little extra to your flight. They provide free food + drink on all flights, doing very nice little rolls on the Regional jets. You are generally looked after in most aspects.
The in-flight entertainment is the downside though. There is almost nothing provided for short haul flights (Okay, so that is fairly justifiable, but it would be nice if they did.), so I just take my laptop for watching a movie or catching up on work.
Overall, they are a very good airline and deserve the national carrier status they have got. Their service is brilliant and personal. The only thing that could be improved is the entertainment. But that is minor anyway, for short haul.
When booking our flights to India, we usually book a direct service. However, this time we thought we'd book Lufthansa via Frankfurt as the tickets were only £340 return, a massive saving.
Anyways, we got to Heathrow airport, check in was quick and easy and we got on the plane. The flight was good, the seats were comfortable. Everything was going well. They served us a quick snack and soon after we landed.
At Frankfurt Airport, the connection was short and there was enough time to browse through the duty free, have a drink and a snack, before we were on the plane.
When we got onto the plane to Delhi, we were a little surprised as the seats didn't have personal tv's which is seen on most long-haul flights. There was a tv at the front, so I was a little disappointed as I was looking forward to a flight of watching movies. Anyways, it wasn't too bad. We watched a Hindi film and I managed to see the English subtitles, though the German film that they showed before was awful. The good thing is one can watch the film in German or English. The majority of the passengers were not German so that was good.
At Delhi, we waited ages for our bags so that was the downfall of the flight.
My Father who came a few days later lost his luggage, so we were a little disappointed with their service.
Things got worse on the return flight, it said that the Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt was delayed, once we had checked in we were told that the plane had not even left Frankfurt yet, so we would have to wait at least seven hours. Anyways, it was late at night, we were depressed and determined to go on a flight. Lufthansa didn't even give us money or put us up in a hotel. They gave us a bit of food and that was it. I slept a little bit, but its difficult when your sleeping on chairs.
At around 7 am we were sent to the gate where we waited for the plane. We got on the plane and didn't leave till about 8:30 am. The flight was dull, the breakfast they gave was below average (eggs for breakfast). It was terrible! The English movie they showed was boring, and I was even more determined to get back to London.
We missed our connecting flight so we were booked on an afternoon flight to London. We got to go to the Frankfurt business class lounge, which was nice. We had free snacks, free everything. However, I felt that I couldn't appreciate it because I was tired, bored and felt dirty. I hadn't changed my clothes since around 10:00 am (Indian time) /6:30 am (German time). It was now around 1:00 pm (German time), so it'd been over 24 hours. It was disgusting!
We were then told to go to the gate, we waited for ages. We chatted to a few people, a few people complained to the airline about the quality of their service. One of the staff was chewing gum. I mean, how unprofessional can you get?
They, then took us onto a bus which was to take us to the plane. It took a while and then the German driver drove us back. We were then told that we were delayed. It was awful, we waited about an hour and a half before the plane actually came. At least, I got a lot of my A-level English book read. Airports are for reading!
We couldn't go back to the business class lounge so in other words we were stuck.
We got on the plane eventually, relieved and the short flight was good, but we were disappointed. Luckily, the bags at Heathrow came quite quickly so I was glad. However, we did wait a while for the taxi.
We left our house in Delhi at 2:30 pm (Indian time), 10:00 am (British time) on Tuesday. We left for the airport at 9:30 pm (Indian time), 5:00 pm (British time). We reached our house in London at 2:00 am (Indian time), 9:30 pm (British time). It took over 24 hours, no shower, no change of clothes nothing.
We picked Lufthansa because it was cheap. Well, it was cheap. I will never take an indirect flight to Delhi again, in case I have to.
Never fly Lufthansa.


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Early on the third day you'll cycle to Driehoek, through the Cederberg's prehistoric valleys, before swapping your bike for hiking boots. Spend the night at Crystal Palace and on day four, make your way to Crystal Pools. After a relaxing picnic lunch, hike on, through towering and surreal rock formations to spend the night at Vangstasie.
Day five presents possibly the toughest hike, but it proves to be fair exchange for the friendly hospitality and traditional meal provided by your hosts, the rural mountain community of Heuningvlei.
Day six comprises a short cycle to Bushman's Kloof Wilderness Retreat – voted Best Hotel in the World in 2009. Rejuvenate your tired body in the spa, tour the reserve's myriad rock art sites, or save your energy for the afternoon game drive, and later that evening, the chef's superlative organic menu.
On Day seven, your trip may have ended, but whether you head home, or stay on to explore the magical Cederberg, your personal odyssey through an African wilderness will become a treasured memory.
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Drive on the N1 or N2 to Cape Town, or fly to Cape Town International Airport. Translux, Intercape, and the Baz Bus have regular services to Cape Town from all major South African cities. There are also rail options. The tour group departs from the Cape Grace Hotel at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
Best time to visit
Tours are run from August to November, and in March/April. Wild flower season in the Cederberg is late July to late September.
Get around
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R25 500 p/p fully inclusive.
Length of stay
Seven days, excluding travel time to and from Cape Town.
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Where to stay
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Facebook shines a light on all the many shades of weirdness that exist in modern society.
Basically, if there's a strange pastime or perspective that is attracting interest in the wider world, then you can bet your bottom dollar that there will be a Facebook group dedicated to it.
No hobby or topic is too small or too niche to feature, and that is one of the great things about Facebook. It isn't just about big business or mass conformity; there is room for people to demonstrate their individuality and their quirkiness.
With all this in mind, let's look at five of the strangest groups that you can join on Facebook. Who knows, you may even decide that you absolutely have to join some of them?!
No. 5: All I've Ever Wanted Is To Be A Power Ranger
When kids are small, they like nothing better than to dress up as a superhero and imagine that they are Spider-Man, Superman or Wonder Woman.
And some kids, when they grow up, like nothing better than to join a Facebook group dedicated to living life like a Power Ranger.
"All I've Ever Wanted Is To Be A Power Ranger" has nearly 10,000 members and includes photos of members dressed up as their favorite Power Ranger, plus photos of them meeting Power Ranger celebrities such as Steve Cardenas.
However, perhaps the most awesome feature of the group is its 31-step guide to becoming a Power Ranger. These steps are listed comprehensively and include solicitations to never beat up another Ranger, never reveal your true identity and to look good in the Ranger spandex outfit!
Makes you wonder, how would a Power Ranger fare in our next group's activity?
No. 4: Chess Boxing
Ever fancied yourself as a pugilist? Or as a handy chess player? Maybe you're not exceptional at either. However, perhaps the combination of Chess Boxing might be the perfect fit?
After all, multi-event athletes, such as decathletes and heptathletes, are considered to be among the most elite of sporting practitioners. Chess Boxing just takes this multisport ethos and adds a new twist, with athletic ability being allied with brain power.
The Chess Boxing Facebook group has more than 2,000 fans and is dedicated to promoting this pastime, declaring to doubters that "It's a real sport."
It is hard to believe, however, that being good at boxing must convey a distinct advantage.
For example, if Mike Tyson were to take on Garry Kasparov, the chances are that Tyson would win. It's difficult after all to plot chess moves from an unconscious and horizontal position.
But you just know some chess boxers would eagerly join our next group ...
No. 3: I Secretly Want To Punch Slow-Walking People In The Back Of The Head
This Facebook group is dedicated to people who need to express their annoyance at other people walking too slow in front of them on the sidewalk.
It's more aimed at people who could walk faster but choose to dawdle, rather than people who have a genuine excuse for walking more slowly than the average young fit member of society.
With more than 2,000 members, and several other groups dedicated to similar sentiments, it seems that this group has struck a chord with many of us. However, perhaps it also shows how caught up so many people are in the rat race that consumes so many big cities.
It would be interesting to see how many of this group's members are from chilled-out sleepy little backwaters. Not many?
Our next Facebook group takes things a little less seriously, or at least we hope so ...
No. 2: Physics Doesn't Exist, It's All Gnomes
And you thought you had the world all figured out. If your theories don't include gnomes, well, this group says you're flat-out wrong.
The world is, in fact, run by gnomes, according to the "Physics Don't Exist, It's All Gnomes" Facebook group. Everything from electricity (tiny gnomes running around inside cables swapping messages and high fives) to computers (gnomes sitting inside your PC at a tiny desk) can be explained away with gnomes.
The group has attracted more than 80,000 gnome-loving Facebookers and even has an online Gnomopedia set up to explain everything from gravity and television to alcohol and food.
And if Facebook isn't enough to satisfy your gnome needs, you can also follow this group on Twitter through the @gnomopedia account.
Just think, you might just be the one to use gnome theory to crack some problem that has left scientists baffled for decades.
Or, you could start looking for love instead ...
No. 1: Finding LOVE In All The Wrong Places
This is quite a fun group. Its creator has a nice poetic turn of phrase stating that "my heart skips a beat in the shape of chewing gum on the street."
The group's information page also includes a block of text that sets out the purpose of the group, stating "I see ... not dead people ... but love hearts hidden in this world of ours ... keep them peeled and see that love is all around ... a heart can be hidden in a cloud, a crisp packet or even a monkey's bum-bum [see profile pic] ... Take some evidence and add it ... ?"
The profile picture in question shows two monkeys grappling, and one of them is displaying a perfect pink heart shape on his (or her?) bottom.
The aim, then, is to find other unusual heart-shaped things and post photos of them! And the group's members have done just that, posting pictures of everything heart-shaped -- from potato chips and rain puddles to pancakes and earbud cords.
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Joe Francis beat up Jayde Nicole
Joe Francis just fucked himself. Apparently the Girls Gone Wild founder decided it'd be a smart idea to beat the shit out out of Brody Jenner's girlfriend Jayde Nicole last night at Guys and Dolls in Hollywood. TMZ reports:
According to Jenner, he and his girlfriend, Jayde Nicole, were at the club celebrating his birthday, when Jayde saw Francis hitting on an ex-girlfriend of his (Francis'), Jenner says "unrelentingly." Jayde felt he was harassing the woman — whom Jayde and Brody know — and she threw a drink on Francis.
Jenner says Francis then pulled Jayde's hair, punched her in the face and threw her to the ground and began kicking her. Security broke it up and Francis got dragged away — Brody followed.
Jenner says he started yelling at Francis and both men were ejected from the club.
Outside the club, Jenner says he tried to get back in to see Jayde but security wouldn't let him. Jenner then saw Joe, punched him in the face, and then someone tased him and he fell to the ground.
Francis left the scene. The cops came but no one was arrested. Jayde tells TMZ she will press charges against Francis. Jayde has a black and blue cheek, her face is swollen, she has a bruised left rib and her lower abdomen is sore. Some of her hair also got pulled out.
Brody has since updated his Twitter to let fans (?) know about the incident:
Joe Francis beat up my lady this morning for no reason! Pulled her to the ground, punched & kicked her..what does that say about him?
How can you call yourself a man when you beat up a girl?? Joe Francis is a piece of shit
Joe Francis needs to be in jail!!!
RadarOnline reports the Los Angeles Sheriff County Department is currently looking for Francis which shouldn't be too hard provided they follow the trail of discarded T-shirts and punched-out sorority girls.
UPDATE: So Jayde and Brody might have been full of shit.
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The following is a list of fan-written New Moon movie reviews.
Positive reviewsEdit
- If this is an example of how the rest of the series will be done.... congratulations!!!!. I am so excited to see the remaining saga movies. The changes were fantastic and really added to the whole experience. I am feeling less leary about Breaking Dawn and more confident that it will be created with the same high intergity to maintain the PG 13 rating so the whole family can enjoy. I have no bad comments. It was su-purb.
- Oh my gosh... I think this is the best out of the two so far. This one followed the book way more than Twilight, and Kristen and Robert's chemistry is undeniable!! Love it and hopefully its gets better than this for the rest of the movies!!! FANTASTIC!
- The score was amazing. The plot follows the book very well. Overall, I give this movie a 9.5/10. I do feel that the end was a little rushed, but then again, the movie could have been 5 hours long and still not long enough for me! Great job Cris!
- Compared to the first movie this one was insane. The movie was definitely not as dark as the book portrayed when reading. It added in humor in many places and had just enough to make us all laugh throughout the entire movie. I would have to say that it was one of the best movies I've ever seen. It was very well written and the CGI wolves were absolutely amazing. The ending was a little sad though but it was still very suspenseful. And for those who don't know what's going to happen next it will for sure leave you on the edge of your seat until June 30 next year or whenever you get to see Eclipse. Overall this movie was just one of the best movies of its time and it will never be forgotten by any true Twilight Saga fan. It was sold out in no time for the first few days of its arrival and I'm sure it will be favorited by teens for a long time. I believe it will be destined to stay in theaters for a long time. At least until Eclipse comes out in theaters. This movie really makes you feel for Jacob Black and even for Edward Cullen occasionally. Some parts, like when Edward leaves her, make you really feel bad for Bella Swan as well. This movie will definitely be in my heart for years to come.
- I really enjoyed it. Especially the actors. I like the colour change from black white to golden.
- OMG!! The movie is unbelievable!! Chris Weitz is one hell of a director!! Seriouly man! Jake, Ed and Bells rock like hell!! I love the movie. Cant wait for Eclipse!!
- New Moon was the boom!!! i can't believe people did not like it. when i found out the day that eclipse was coming i thought i was going to die! because i can't wait that long. i have survived this far lets see if i can make the rest!!!!!! remember JUNE 30 is eclipse bye!!!!!!!
- New Moon was definitely a winner. You get to explore more of Jacob's character, Jacob and Bella's relationship, and you feel the emotion throughout many scenes too. Kristen Stewart's acting has improved. New Moon is definitely better than Twilight. New Moon had great music (soundtrack and score, people), great colors, and the best directing. The cast even looked marvelous this time around. I do not understand all the negative feedback. (I honestly think it got some negative reviews from fans because those fans were in a pissy mood that Edward wasn't in this movie so much.) I loved New Moon. It is and will always be my favorite Twilight movie.
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So I haven't played my rogue in like a VERY very long time and I got to ask what is the point of this ability if it doesn't work with Shadow dance?
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So I haven't played my rogue in like a VERY very long time and I got to ask what is the point of this ability if it doesn't work with Shadow dance?
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Iirc it was usable under shadowdance but was deemed to strong (which might have been true) and then they nerfed it to the ground and left it in it's current state.
hey you have to see it positive first of all you have 2 choices left second Diablo 3 sold 12 million copys problems solved
to be serious they could just have it limited the cnd so you cant port more then twice during that period but oh well blizzard decided that we dont deserve talent choices and nerft it entirely
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So blizzard is completely alright with this being useless? Well now I don't mind just pick shadow step It's just bothering me haha
I love it on my Nelf rogue.
Eredar lord of the trifling Gnome.
Ah well anyways, it's nice to see that the rogue forum is getting more and more lady posters.
I don't care about the genitals of the posters, more about the content of the posts.
Cloak and Dagger needs a redesign. It was last justified by the devs as a few top rated combat rogues use it in conjunction with subterfuge (which it still works with). That's fine and all, but I think it really needs to be either a cool button that offers a manner of mobility that the other two don't (for instance, proof against roots), or a passive that is legit competitive and doesn't involve the words "stealth" or "opener".
It's useful questing and such when you are in situations where it is mostly "stealth, burst down mob, drop combat, re-stealth, burst down next mob, drop combat again, re-re-stealth.
If you are in a situation where you can't drop combat to stealth, then yeah, it's usefulness is pretty much zero.
From a PvE side though I think it could only have ever switched back and forth between useless and OP... if you need to hit something and get away, H&R! Need to hit a switch no one's near in some odd mechanical situation? H&R! Kick that one mob without losing your place? H&R! Anything else: why would you EVER use this instead of ShS.
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John Tortorella:
"I thought it was very important to win a game like that this time of year. That's what I was most happy about. We end up scoring some goals the last little while, winning games that way. You could see it right from the start — I thought our start was good — and you could see Vokoun was solid, and it was going to be one of those games. I was happy with the patience of the team, to stay with it, continue to defend. Hank made some big saves at key times, but I thought we defended really well, and just stayed with it."
"These games are going to be tough, and what I was worried about was, after an emotional win on the road, were we going to be ready? And we were. We've got to start trusting our hockely club, that they understand where they're at, and this is another step in that direction, that these guys get it. Because I thought we played hard right on through."
On no penalties:
"We're trying to stay disciplined. Billy (McCreary and Francois St. Laurent, the referees), they let us play a little bit and I don't think there was too much that they missed. They just let us play and discipline was a big part of it. In a tight game like this, maybe you take an offensive-zone penalty, it comes back and bites you. So I liked a lot about our game tonight. These are tough games to play, when you come off an emotional win. I thought we stood in and played very well."
On Lundqvist:
"I don't think he got much work, but he ended up making three or four really good saves. Makes one at the end there where we just lost a battle in front with the goalie pulled; it was a quick shot. Makes a good saves there. Made a couple other ones at key times. He's played very well."
On the defensive effort without Marc Staal:
"Yeah, we continue to find our way. We want to get Marc back. He's a big part of us, but we've done this all year long with people going out. Other people have stepped up and, again, we found a way to win a tight game after playing some games where we've scored some goals and gave up a lot of chances while doing that. It's against a different team, and I understand where they're at and where they're going, but we still defended well. I think that's very important that we defend first and work off of that."
On McCabe playing against his former team:
"We're in there for a meeting, and we don't really bother them too much. We asked Caber for some information on the team and he put some money on the board — maybe I shouldn't say that (historically, players playing against their former team always tack money to the bulletin board, and whomever scores the game-winner collects it).
"But he knows those guys, he's just been traded a few weeks ago. But all the stuff that they go through (in the lockerroom) we're not around. We just go in for the meeting."
On getting a big play from the Anisimov line:
"That line played well all night long. They came up empty a number of times, but they grinded. I'll tell you, to beat Vokoun tonight was going to have to be a play like that: Patience. The first shot, he was gobbling up. There wasn't going to be many rebounds. It was going to have to be a play of misdirection and some patience. Cally makes a great play, the forechecking prior to it was good, and it stood. And that line, deservedly so, gets the winner, because they were underneath the hashmarks all night."


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Topic: A Look At Maintenance Therapy From Other Solid Tumors
Hi, everyone,
The following article is for ovarian cancer,but as always, borrowing ideas from other cancer sometimes may be the only way for us to know things sooner.
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If you are short of time ,start at section 1.3 "Current controversies about maintenance treatment....." and 2.0, the conclusion.
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"I love this design and every time I order another piece of stationary for our big day, I fall in love with the design all over again."
"We are having our wedding in a barn on a lake and these were perfect for it! I love the night sky with fireflies on it, since we all will be surrounded by that once everything gets underway. It's perfect for when our guests arrive for the reception. The printing is perfect, the paper is sturdy, I can't wait to see how they display on the table. Very pleased with this product!"
"These are beautiful and coordinate perfectly with the other programs and menu cards in this line. We're using this for our nautical wedding. I should have paid more attention to the dimensions listed in the description, these are really small. We'll probably still use them but I would have preferred something with more room for the first and last names."
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said on Monday that Windows Phone will quickly establish a foothold in the global smartphone market.
"We are still relatively small. ... I expect the volumes on Windows Phone to really ramp quickly," Ballmer said, as reported by the Reuters news service. Ballmer made the remarks at a Windows 8 launch event in Tel Aviv.
"With the work we have done with Nokia, HTC, Samsung and others ... there is now an opportunity to create really a strong third participant in the smartphone market," Ballmer said.
It's no surprise that Ballmer is expressing optimism about his company's product, analysts noted.
However, Ramon Llamas, an analyst at IDC, said he has a more conservative view of the Windows Phone operating system.
"Windows Phone 8 is a great platform, well differentiated, well designed and a lot of fun to use," he said. "I just have reservations as to how well the messaging around WP8 can be carried out and if it's enough to convince end users to make the switch, especially if they're already into Android and iOS."
Both Android and Apple's iOS have a big head start on Windows Phone, as well as more apps, analysts noted.
IDC said in an updated forecast in October that Windows Phone's share of the global smartphone market will grow from 3% in 2012 to 14.2% in 2016. But that level of growth would still leave Windows Phone in third place in 2016, while iPhone would be No. 2 with 21.2% and Android devices would be at the top with 58.6%.
Gartner recently said Windows Phone's share of the smartphone market would reach 13% in 2016, up from 2.5% in 2012. The market research firm also ranked Windows Phone third in 2016.
IDC expects Windows Phone to jump to third place, with market share of 6.6%, as early as 2013, in part due to the decline of BlackBerry, which will have market share of just 4.7% next year, according to the research firm.
Llamas agreed that third place "is a big deal," partly because it means that carriers' stores will stock Windows Phone 8 devices, leaving less room on their shelves for less popular phones. "There's only so much shelf space," Llamas said.
Microsoft also could benefit if it convinces customers that Windows Phone 8 fits into an ecosystem with other Windows 8 devices, including tablets, he added.
Llamas said Microsoft has to show the benefit of its mobile operating system, including its "live tiles" on the interface, as Ballmer did in an online ad for Windows Phone 8 unveiled last week.
What Microsoft needs to do less of is produce TV commercials like one for the Surface RT tablet, Llamas said. That ad is flashy, featuring dancers clicking tablets together with their covers and clicking open Surface kickstands in rhythm.
"It's nothing about the actual interface," Llamas said. "It leaves me asking, 'What's so great about this?'"
Matt Hamblen covers mobile and wireless, smartphones and other handhelds, and wireless networking for Computerworld. Follow Matt on Twitter at @matthamblen, or subscribe to Matt's RSS feed. His email address is email@example.com.
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Democrat Alan Grayson has been elected to U.S. House of Representatives.
Grayson defeated Republican Todd Long on Tuesday night for the newly carved congressional District 9, which serves Orange and Osceola counties.
Grayson, who was beat out by Republican Dan Webster two years ago after one term in Congress, raised more than $4.5 million for his campaign this year. Long raised a tiny fraction of Grayson's fund.
Grayson received support from all over the country, many of whom supported his attacks on Republicans, such as his proclamation during the health care debate that "Republicans want you to die quickly."
Grayson, in essence, chose his own challenger by taking out a slew of attack ads against Republican John Quinones, who many felt would have been a more difficult for Grayson to beat in a largely Hispanic district.
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Before I start, I would like to note that this is NOT a bash on Revelations and that I already have all the blog badges. So, I'm not trying to Blog Badge, or whatever it's called.
This is a complaint about the Lost Archive, and its story. Now, I haven't played it, but I've read up on it, and Lucy turning out to be a Templar makes me furious. I thought that was the weakest plot twist Ubisoft ever made. There could have been other reasons for Juno to kill Lucy off, ones that were much more interesting.
But Lucy being a Templar the whole time is just ridiculous.
I've been playing AC2 again (for the eighth time. XD I really love AC2), and I just have a hard time believing that Lucy would care so much about Desmond and her fellow Assassins, and still be a traitor. I feel like that the "traitor" aspect behind Lucy was made up at the last second, just to explain her away. Yes, there is the possibly of the "poker mask," and that Lucy used it well, but as the Wiki page on her states, she seemed to care so much about her teammates.
Because of these things, I cannot stretch my suspension of disbelief far enough to believe that she's a traitor to the Assassins--even if it IS canon, I cannot believe it. Ubisoft, if they really wanted her to be a traitor, should have done so more foreshadowing in AC2 and ACB. But they didn't, and because they didn't, it leads me to believe that Lucy being a Templar the whole time was just made up at the last minute.
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It's Hayden Panettiere In a Bikini
Hey! Why don't you stick to your own kind, Hayden Panettiere?
(Alright, Peter Dinklage, she's practically putty in your hands. Now what I'm going need you to do is put on this Robin costume and ride in this sidecar attached to a motorcycle I hastily put cardboard wings on to look like the Batcycle per the agreement you're just now finding out we made in my head. Trust me, it's all very legal.)
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Woolworths, Australia's biggest owner of poker machines, has hit a multimillion-dollar jackpot thanks to a decision by the previous Victorian government to overhaul the way pokies are operated.
The supermarket giant looks to have booked a one-off earnings kick of between $10 million and $20 million after the monopoly once run by Tabcorp and Tatts was replaced by an owner-operator model.
Woolworths raises guidance
Retail giant Woolworths (ASX:WOW) has reported a 19 per cent increase in first half net profit.
The extra cash flooding Woolworths coffers makes it the single largest beneficiary of new gaming legislation, which came into force last August.
Releasing its half-year profit results on Thursday, Woolworths revealed its hotels sales for the six months to December 31 had surged 19.3 per cent to $759 million but that pre-tax earnings had jumped 21.2 per cent to $140.8 million in 2013.
In a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange Woolworths said growth was driven by 32 hotel purchases as well as the overall benefit obtained through Victorian gaming regulatory changes.
Woolworths would not say how much of the $25 million in extra earnings came from regulatory changes. A 2012 stockbroker's report said Victoria's new regime would result in Woolworths generating an extra $72 million in annual earnings.
A consequence of the new government arrangements is that Tatts and Tabcorp were removed from the profit-sharing equation, with the spoils from each machine split between the state government and operators such as Woolworths.
Woolworths and other operators didn't have it all their own way. From July 1, 2012, ATMs were illegal in pokies venues.
''The removal of ATMs has had a negative effect, not only on gaming turnover, but also on bar and food revenue,'' Woolworths said. ''This impact was expected and we believe it will recover as customers adjust to the new regime.''
Woolworths, which last year sold just under $38 billion of food, groceries and liquor, is Australia's biggest operator of pokies through its ALH joint venture with the Mathieson family. As of late last year it had 11,584 machines, 5226 in Victoria. It removed 1000 machines to meet new restrictions.
Meanwhile, Woolworths chief Grant O'Brien defended supermarkets' hardball approach to suppliers over pricing.
The ACCC is investigating accusations of predatory and bullying behaviour by Woolworths and Coles when dealing with suppliers.


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By Far the Best Warrior Tank Soul I have Came Across While Tanking in Rift.
1.Great Damage Reduction in the build. 20% Armor Increase/ 15% Block Increase/ Reduce Damage 5%/ Reduce Spell Damage 18%/ (Power from the masses)-your aoe's have a 100% chance to reduce damage by 1% for up to 10% for each nearby enemy.
2.35% Threat Generation thru build, and massive aoe aggro.
3.Aoe Heals
4.Good Solo build for Rifts/Invasions.
1.Lack's good single target DPS, great for multi-target
2.Self Heals Single target aren't good.
3.Most your damage is done thru DoT's not physical attacks.
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Authors Amy Sohn, Josh Henkin, Robin Black and Karl Taro Greenfeld Set for NYC's Pen Parentis Literary Salon, 12/11
The Pen Parentis Literary Salons resume after a hurricane-induced hiatus to welcome all avid readers to the private dining room at Wall and Water, the second-floor restaurant in Andaz Wall Street (75 Wall Street) from 7pm – 9:30pm on Tuesday, December 11th, 2012, for an evening of convivial conversation, readings and book signings by a group of four exciting authors: Robin Black (O.Magazine summer pick), Karl Taro Greenfeld (Triburbia), Josh Henkin (NYTimes/LA Times Notable), and Amy Sohn (NYTimes Bestseller). General admission is as always complimentary, but as a Pen Parentis fundraiser post-Sandy, we are offering special VIP access to the authors for any donation over $75.
After a night of readings and mingling over drinks at the Conde Nast Gold List location, the authors will participate in a brief panel discussion about how they balance successful literary careers with an active family life. The discussion will be moderated by Pen Parentis founder M. M. De Voe and curator Arlaina Tibensky. Cash bar upstairs, full top-shelf bar downstairs. Books available for purchase from Bluestockings Books; authors will be signing and mingling with audience during the entire event. Live music by Jon Donnel on acoustic guitar.
Pen Parentis Literary Salons are made possible in part with public funds from the Manhattan Community Arts Fund, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. They are also funded in part by The Fund for Creative Communities with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.
A wonderful way to spend a Tuesday night – celebrate literature in a downtown location that made the Conde Nast Gold List for 2012. Everyone (21+) is welcome.


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How much does it weigh? A Keystoker KAA-2?
Could not find it.
Wiz wrote:Looks like someone who owns a kaa-2 needs to let you know, I also came up with nothing.
whistlenut wrote:740 lbs comes to mind. Obviously the stoker, jackets , doors all come off.
What does the weight have to do with the price of tea in China?
Are you gonna set up a pair of them and use them for 'Olympic Clean and Jerk' practice?
Rigar wrote:Wiz wrote:Looks like someone who owns a kaa-2 needs to let you know, I also came up with nothing.
Aw come on Wiz....its gotta weigh more than that....?!
Not me........ I done same as you Mike. Even looked at original pictures with writing on vessel. Couldn't find anything on weight. Now I'm going to GUESS (vessel only) (no water)................475 pounds.stovepipemike wrote:Since I have one, I thought I should have the answer.I looked thru all of the literature from the beginning including correspondence with the factory and determined that I drew a blank. The only thing I remember is that I used the tractor with a boom pole to lower it down the outside stairway and an engine crane to lift it on top of the blocks without any effort whatsoever.Whenever I go to the salvage yard to buy steel for the odd project I always underestimate the weight of whatever I get so I will not guess at a KAA2. I know somebody knows this answer and we will find it. Mike
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Once you've had all the burgers and dogs you (and your waistline) can handle, take a note from this somewhat biased pescatarian and head to the seafood aisle. Whether you like straight-up shellfish or fish fillets, we've got recipes that showcase all of your favorites.
A few of my summer standbys:
The Lobster Roll
Lobster is great right out of the shell but for dinner that doesn't require a bibb try using the meat in a lobster roll. Ellie Krieger's version uses non-fat Greek yogurt and a whole wheat bun so be sure to help yourself to seconds. Tip: Seafood markets often sell claws or pieces of lobster that are great for rolls; it doesn't need to be pretty once it's sandwiched inside. (Ellie Krieger's recipe shown above.)
Shrimp or Scallop Tacos
Even if you're not a seafood lover, you'll quickly become obsessed with these tacos that make a great weeknight meal or DIY weekend party bite. Be sure to make extra guacamole to serve with chips as a starter.
Ceviche is a no-oven-needed dish literally cooks itself; perfect for steamy summer nights when you're living next to the AC. This version uses scallops and lime juice but you can swap in any shellfish and citrus combination.
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The toughest hours of the week for me usually come on Sunday evening.
There's something about ending a weekend and gearing up for the work week that can bring out the tension in me. I can feel it when it happens.
About 6 p.m. Sunday, sometimes earlier, I tend to put aside the relaxation and fun of the weekend and begin my Monday morning by turning my thoughts to the work responsibilities I will face that next morning. After all, many of us know Mondays can be too jam-packed to finish in one day, and it's good to get a head start.
It's not that I don't like my job. I do. There's so much to like about it ... getting to meet interesting people around the county, having the privilege of informing the public about what's going on in their communities, and enjoying the opportunity to experience a lot of events from an inside view. And, in my opinion, my BCR colleagues are the best in the county.
But even with jobs that we like, there is a pace that picks up on Monday mornings and too often on Sunday evenings, at least for me. It's a pace that can make me feel anxious and wondering if I will get everything accomplished and on time.
On Monday morning, I know there can be phone calls to be made, interviews to be completed, emails and messages to be returned, and articles to be written. And right behind me, three desks away from mine, is the clock on the wall, reminding deadline time is approaching.
I think that's just the name of the work game for many of us, whatever our jobs are.
In some ways, it's good to get that work adrenaline going, to step up the pace a bit, to focus and to strive to get everything done just right and under deadline. I just don't think we need to do it on Sundays.
A couple Sunday evenings ago, I decided life is too short to live it in advance. For me, my work week begins on Monday, not Sunday evening.
So this last Sunday evening, about 6 p.m., I made myself a glass of ice tea, grabbed my Sudoku book and headed to the living room to join my husband. I still had some relaxing to do before the work week began.
Several years ago, I read a quote attributed to missionary Jim Elliott who said "Wherever you are, be all there."
I've thought about that quote a lot through the years. If I ever wanted to carry a message with me by getting a tattoo, that would be a good choice for me. But I'm not much for pain, so I don't think I will get a tattoo any time soon.
But still, Jim Elliott's message is with me.
I've tried to apply that message by giving people my undivided attention when I'm talking with them and by not worrying about possible, but unlikely, things that could happen in the future to me or my loved ones.
And now, I'm going to do my best to apply that message to how I live my Sunday evenings.
BCR Senior Staff Writer Donna Barker can be reached at email@example.com.