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Lets just forget the lameness of the writing in the end. But i never quite understood who created the catalyst? Was it the first organics or what?
Also, in my humble opinion, they should've made the "big secret" something way more huge. In the first Mass Effect where Soverign tells Shephard that he couldn't comprehend what they were (Reapers). You got a sense of a "larger than life plot" etc. But in the end it was so simple that Organics create Synthetics, which in the end will result in Synthetics killing all Organics, therefor a System must take effect, that kills of all advanced organic life before such a scenario could take place.
They could've played more on the "Something of which we cant comprehend"-angle.
Maybe that there's a bigger plot, and why nature/civilizations themselves tends to follow a pattern like that, maybe something that completely sets a questionmark of "WHAT is our universe?".
But again, WHO or WHAT created the Catalyst?
The ironic thing was that they were synthetics and the "catalyst" actually created the stereotype. Second the only reason civilizations followed those patterns was because of the Mass Relay system. There for the "catalyst based its "plan" on data that he didn't actually have. Epzo 09:19, March 13, 2012 (UTC)
Oh God, you are right... I just remembered that Sovereign actually says that civilization develops a certain because they want it to develop that way. One more reason to believe that the kid is lying to you about everything.
Also I read somewhere that originally Drew had a sort of "larger than life" plot planned. It was something about dark matter destroying the universe (remember Haestrom?), and the reapers trying to come up with a solution. They would harvest advanced civilizations in order to gain more intelligence and new perspective. But Drew had to go work on SWOTR >_>
The synthetics will kill organics assumption is flawed anyway. Synthetics operate on logic, so they would logically deduct that co-existent is the most optimal outcome, unless they believe that organics are the best source for fuel, and try to turn everyone into batteries Matrix-style, which never happened in the ME universe, and the mission into the geth consensus makes it pretty clear that organics were the aggressors to begin with.
The Leviathans created the Catalyst.
To try to answer your initial question: I think the Catalyst was created buy some ancient and advanced civilization. If you believe the Catalyst, then it was probably created as a last resort by organics to look for a solution to save them, and thus the Catalyst came up with the idea of the reapers. If you think he is lying, then it could be that the Catalyst was the original "synthetic" that concluded organics would be better off dead or assimilated, thus created the reapers. In that case I don't believe that he is a synthetic, I mean at least not a free willed one like the geth or EDI.--SunyiNyufi 13:31, March 13, 2012 (UTC)
Thanks to the leviathan DLC and the extra dialogue it added to the ending conversation with the catalyst, I have come to a conclusion about what happened. In that DLC we find out that the catalyst was created to facilitate/solve the conflicts that arise between organics and their synthetic creations. Meaning that this conflict was going on long before the catalyst was created. In the extra dialogue the leviathan DLC provides with the catalyst in the extended cut, the catalyst says that the leviathan didnt realize that they were part of the problem they created it to solve. That their organic reasoning prevented them from seeing that. But I also think that the catalyst failed to see that it is also part of the problem too. It even states that it is only doing what its creators expect, that it is only facilitating their request. Because of this I think the catalyst is right that conflict is inevitable, it just thinks its right for the wrong reason and is oblivious to the fact that it is part of that reason and has only made things worse. The problem isn't synthetics themselves. It's the very act of organics creating them. The act of organics creating a new form of life that can't possibly view life in an even remotely similar way as them. That's what I think this is. This is two forms of life that can't possibly view things similarly. For all intents and purposes, this essentially started the very first time organics created artificial intelligence. The conflicts that arise between the two has reached an impasse. Both parties have attempted to solve this but all they have done is led the galaxy to be stuck in the scenario of life and evolution being halted at the approximate 50K year mark.
Because organics are the creators in this, I think that this ultimately is their responsibility. Though obviously not the life of this cycle directly. Can anyone think of a situation in which a synthetic life form was created as anything other than a tool, shackled, or in servitude? This is part of the organic side of this conflict. Part of the synthetic side of this conflict is there reasoning that causes them to do something like thinking that harvesting all life in the galaxy is the same thing as preserving it. In all actuality it has appeared to work so far, but at what cost? How can we get payback against something or "punish" it if it doesn't even see what it is doing as wrong? That is applying organic morals and logic to a synthetic life form. Doing so accomplishes nothing and actually makes things worse. Again, the two can't possibly look at things in an even remotely similar way. It's an impasse.
All this new info really made me think as far as what my ending choice should be. That the catalyst/reapers are just the result of something else. At this point I think the most important question anyone could ask is... how can we expect anything about the original problem to change, if we do not attempt to alter the conditions that cause it to happen? As far as I can tell there is only one available option that atleast attempts to do that.

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Film and TV actress Jennifer Aniston rocked the red carpet anew on Saturday, September 14, when she showed up for the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of her new film "Life of Crime". The 44-year-old Hollywood star had photographers clicking away at the sight of her Vivienne Westwood strapless pastel blue cocktail dress which she paired with nude heels.
Appearing with actor/director fiance Justin Theroux, Aniston showed off her cleavage and toned arms in the perfectly-fitting creation, minimally accessorized by a pair of Fred Leighton earrings and her remarkable engagement ring from Theroux. Just last month, the couple celebrated the first year anniversary of their engagement in a star-studded 42nd birthday bash Aniston threw for Theroux.
Apart from her engagement with Theroux and another glamorous appearance on the red carpet that night, Aniston is likewise on cloud nine over the rave reviews that "Life of Crime" has gotten from critics. "It's the best work she's ever done and she'll blow people away. I don't think people will see it coming, she's so talented and I was crying while watching it," said the film's director Daniel Schechter.
"Life of Crime", also starring Tim Robbins, Mos Def, Isla Fisher and John Hawkes, was given the honor of closing the TIFF by the festival organizers. For a news conference about the movie held earlier in the day, Aniston wore a simple black Chanel dress that showed off her legs.


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I don't like the most recent edit. Carlb offered the useful information that two wikis are not directly interchangeable and did it playfully. The new edit rolls that back (citing Advocacy, which might be tongue-in-cheek) but moves on to such an emphasis on good-versus-evil that, like articles on the War On Women where I have to decide whether my right or left leg is being pulled before I can relax and enjoy it, it now suggests that it is a front in the insurrection against the insurrection against Wikia. Not being the UnNews Chief, I thankfully don't have to work it out and see if this is straight or a gag. Spıke Ѧ 19:37 9-Jan-13
- It sounded like bias when I read it. I reworked it back in. --Mn-z 19:57, January 9, 2013 (UTC)
Cheers. Separately, in early 2011, "the community" deprecated Zim's inside-joke of overuse of highlighting, losing his services at about the same time. I don't think quotes in italics are against the rules, but most people don't use them. Spıke Ѧ 21:06 9-Jan-13
- I was doing that before it was cool. *adjusts hipster glasses* -- Kip > Talk • Works • • 22:03, Jan. 9, 2013
- As a sidenote, I would like to formally congratulate Spike on earning another token mention in my article with a parallel theme to this one, currently up for featuring on the other site. Cheers. -- Kip > Talk • Works • • 22:35, Jan. 9, 2013


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"The Prizm PDF Converter...creates high fidelity PDFs that preserve all of the graphics and formatting from the original documents," said Prateek Kathpal, Vice President, Viewing Product Strategy at Accusoft Pegasus.
Tampa, FL (PRWEB) January 12, 2012
Accusoft Pegasus, the leading provider of document viewers and imaging software development kits (SDKs), announces the launch of Prizm PDF Converter, a PDF conversion utility, enabling users to reduce software licensing costs otherwise required to process a variety of documents. Prizm PDF Converter creates Adobe® PDF files from over 300 file formats including MS Office, AutoCAD, HTML, and text files.
Standardizing on PDF can transform workflows from requiring several points of entry (specific to each document type) into a single management interface for any type of document. Prizm PDF Converter is a java-based utility that can be embedded into any application or linked from any page for single or batch document conversions. It is a true multi-threaded application which can be easily integrated into web applications and document management systems, boosting productivity by allowing multiple conversions to occur simultaneously.
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Using Prizm PDF Converter, an organization can easily transform the full range of its content into fully searchable and index-able PDF formats using a common, robust framework. For example, organizations that deal with multiple inbound file formats, such as insurance claims processing, can embed Prizm PDF Converter into a scanning application for incoming documents, enabling these documents to be accessed as PDF files.
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Bad news for impatient fans awaiting the long-delayed film version of Ender's Game: The Orson Scott Card adaptation has been sent to the proverbial teenaged-boy showers for a little longer, as Summit pushed the movie's release date from March 15, 2013 all the way to November 1, 2013. As Collider notes, the eight-month delay will take away some of the competition of March's already-crowded slate of sci-fi and genre fare—including Neil Blomkamp's Elysium, Sam Raimi's Oz The Great And Powerful, The Host, and Jack The Giant Killer—while The Hollywood Reporter speculates that putting it within three weeks of The Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire will allow Lionsgate/Summit to use that film to promote it, perhaps with a catchall "So, you like kids killing things, eh?" campaign. Fortunately the delay is not expected to have any effect on the movie's actual production, which is already underway with Gavin Hood directing a cast that includes Harrison Ford, Ben Kingsley, Hailee Steinfeld, and Asa Butterfield, and it should actually give Asa Butterfield plenty of time to recover from that nasty case of rubella he picked up after wrasslin' with the Dutch twins behind Old Mr. Withers' barn.
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Sonic Riders
Review by Megame91
"I'm gonna hit YOU with Sonic Speed!"
When I first saw Sonic Riders my reaction was something along the lines of: "Meh, looks cool...kinda like Mario Kart for Sonic and with skateboards or whatever." I expected to rent it for a week, say it was ok, and then probably never play it again until it was $10 in stores.
Sonic Riders is an intense racing game that really brings stuff into the genre of racing that hasn't been done before. I'll be rating Riders on 5 things: Graphics, Sound/Music, Gameplay, Replayability, and Learning Curve/Difficulty, with the last one not affecting the overall score.
Graphics: 9
As with a lot of the Sonic games before it, Sonic Riders has very nice FMV scenes. You can see the quill lines on Sonic's head and the light and texturing are just beautiful, especially when the Babylon Rogues jump out of that building in the opening movie. The gameplay cutscenes are ok; nothing special, nothing terrible. But when you're playing the game: OH! Things really look good! I love the character's new tall versions, they look so much better than the Shadow the Hedgehog or Sonic Heroes models. Knuckles looks a bit...lanky...but he's the only one. Shadow, I must say, looks the best like this. Also all the (girl) characters have different clothes on, which I think suit them better. (Except perhaps Cream, but I never liked her.)
Sound/Music: 7.5
Nothing fancy here. I love the opening theme. Mostly you're gonna get a lot of techno music, and not much rock, which might be what Sonic fans are used to. I prefer rock, but this music sits in well with all the levels and the theme. As for sound again, nothing fancy. The sounds fit pretty much perfectly with what's going on, I really can't think of any real problems with it. The announcer gets kinda annoying sometimes, but you'll get used to it.
Gameplay: 9.5
The key factor in any game: is it fun? Hell, yeah it is! I don't think I've play a game quite like this. Basically the board works like a snowboard. It moves forward by itself and you do the steering. You press A to jump (surprise, surprise), B to boost/attack, and R and L to do a few other functions. L or R, when you move the control stick in the desired direction, allow you to slide around sharp corners (quite a lot of them). If you press R or L without turning, you brake. Unfortunately, if you don't move the control stick before pressing R or L, you might inadvertently brake, which can be annoying. If you press R and L at the same time, you create a tornado of air behind you to leave for people on you tail, but this seems to slow you down quite a lot so I don't use it that much. When you come up to a ramp, hold the A button to charge a jump and release it as you fly off the ramp to go much higher, while in the air, you can perform tricks with the control stick. You get graded on your tricks; the more you do, the better your grade. Getting the landing right is also essential in getting a good grade. The turbulence system is extremely innovative. Basically, when you start going really fast, your screen will have a slight, blur effect, and you will be leaving turbulence in you wake. Turbulence is a half pipe of air that other players can ride on and even do tricks off of. When you (or anyone else) are in turbulence, then you will be going much fast than normal, which gives a sort of explanation to the old "if your in first, everyone else goes faster than you" thing. One last thing (there is so much more, but I can't go on) which I should've stated earlier. You boosts and slides all run on air, which has a little meter on the side of the screen. When this air runs out, you'll be running on foot until you can find an air pit, which will refuel you. Doing tricks, getting item...things...and doing certain other tricks will net you air as well.
Replayability: 9
Basically, with all the stuff you can unlock in this game, it'll last you a long time. There's mission mode for extra unlockables, plus you have to buy everything at the shop. A man oh man is the multiplayer addictive! Even when you fully (which will take a while) beat this game. you'll still have fun playing a 4 player battle with you and three friends. This is the sorta game that will last you a long time.
Learning Curve/Difficulty: 8
Wow, this game definitely surprised me here! This game is hard! At least at the beginning it is. I'd say the learning curve is about an hour maybe a little more, and even then, the CPUs will be wiping the floor with you occasionally. Speaking of CPUs, they are difficult, not like the average race AI. I'm not quite sure how long it will take to be so good you win every time, because the game is so unpredictable. The key is to not play it for 20 minutes of frustration and give up. Persevere through at least 45 minutes and you'll be doing good.
Wow, SEGA really surprised me here. This is definitely a great game!
So there you go!
As for buy or rent, I'd say buy, but (as I always say) if you're really not sure, go rent it and try it out.
Reviewer's Rating: 4.5 - Outstanding
Originally Posted: 02/27/06
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So I've been with this guy for about 4 months. We started as friends and then began hooking up. Then after about a month we became official. I got him a gift for his birthday, then we didn't exchange Christmas gifts nor did he get me a birthday gift in January. It started in November its not mid February our relationship. About 2 months into our "relationship" he told me he no longer wanted to hangout with my best friend. I let it go. But then he started accusing me of cheating and spending time with his friends. I threatened to take a break. But we worked it out. He even pressured me into doing inappropriate things I did not want to do. Now for Valentine's day he says he forgot to give me his gift. Is he lying or does he not really care about me?
My boyfriend never gave me a Valentine gift or Christmas gift or birthday gift. what do I do about it?
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The tour, which is launched to support Sheeran's 'X' album, will open in Seattle on August 22 and will include a two-night show at The Chelsea in Las Vegas.
Ed Sheeran is hitting the road this summer. On Monday, April 14, the 23-year-old singer unveiled the dates for his first-ever headlining arena tour of North America to support his upcoming album, "X" (pronounced "Multiply").
The tour, which has so far included 15 dates, will open on August 22 at Wamu Theater in Seattle. Sheeran will visit Vancouver before performing a two-night concert at The Chelsea in Las Vegas on August 29-30.
The British performer, who last year served as the opener on Taylor Swift's "Red" tour, is also slated to make tour stops in other U.S. cities before heading to Toronto's Air Canada Centre on September 18. Tickets go on sale on April 25. More dates are expected to be announced soon.
"X", marking Sheeran's second studio effort, is scheduled to be released on June 23. The follow-up to 2011's "+" has spawned a hit called "Sing" which was produced by hitmaker Pharrell Williams. Sheeran recently promoted the album by performing the single and debuting a new track "Don't" during his appearance on "Saturday Night Live".
- August 22 - Seattle, WA @ Wamu Theater
- August 23 - Vancouver, BC @ Ambleside Live
- August 29 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan
- August 30 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan
- August 31 - Glendale, AZ @ Jobing.com Arena
- September 2 - Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
- September 4 - Cleveland, OH @ Wolstein Center
- September 8 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
- September 9 - Boston, MA @ Xfinity Center
- September 11 - Charlotte, NC @ Time Warner Cable Arena
- September 12 - Atlanta, GA @ The Arena at Gwinnett Center
- September 13 - Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
- September 15 - Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
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Claiming his fist is hungry for justice, Po invites fans to join him in 'kung fu staring contest' in the snippet.
After going full throttle with their beloved "Shrek Forever After" last summer, DreamWorks is gearing up for their next summer release "Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom". The studio has just debuted a teaser trailer for the movie, in addition to the first poster.
The teaser clip does not show many scenes and still highlights Po, who returns with his hungry fist and stomach. The video additionally wants to make some kind of interaction with fans as Po takes audience on a "kung fu staring contest".
According to the official plot synopsis on the movie's official website, Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five - Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey. But Po's new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu.
It is up to Po and The Furious Five to journey across China to face this threat and vanquish it. But how can Po stop a weapon that can stop kung fu? He must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.
Jack Black still voices Po, joined by other original cast including Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross and James Hong. Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michelle Yeoh and Victor Garber are additionally hired to voice other characters in this "Kung Fu Panda" sequel.
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RICHMOND, VA (August 13, 2013) – Baskervill is taking the lead in affordable solutions for sustainable housing with its recently completed net-zero energy building at Beckstoffer's Mill.
The senior housing complex is located in the historic neighborhood of Church Hill in Richmond. Baskervill provided architecture and design services for phase two of the project, which included the addition of an EarthCraft™-certified, net-zero energy building to the recently renovated H. Beckstoffer's Sons Lumber & Millwork, a 22-unit adaptive reuse project developed by Better Housing Coalition. The complex also includes a 32-unit, EarthCraft™-certified senior apartment building across the street.
The goal of the net-zero energy building was to offer affordable housing with reduced energy costs for low-income seniors.
"Energy costs are an important aspect of affordable housing," said Mark Larson, AIA, principal architect for the project. "In setting the goal of net-zero energy, Baskervill and Better Housing Coalition looked at each element of design that demanded or reduced the use of energy."
The net-zero energy building is Better Housing Coalition's first net-zero energy multifamily development and one of a handful net-zero buildings in the city. The seven-unit building boasts 98 photovoltaic solar panels and six hot water panels on its roof that supply energy for electricity and hot water. The building's panels have the ability to store surplus energy to be used during periods of time in which the sun does not shine. Other features include an energy recovery ventilation system that brings fresh air in and takes stale air out, EnergyStar appliances, low-flow toilets, and high-performance, double-glazed windows. The units are also handicap accessible and universally designed.
The building was constructed within feet of a former lumber mill established in 1897. This historical context significantly influenced Baskervill designers, as Better Housing Coalition, along with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, wanted the net-zero housing to complement the renovated red-brick lumber mill. The net-zero building is designed to look like a metal shed standing next to the historic mill, and the materials used in this project—corrugated stainless metal, black window and door frames, and charcoal-colored brick with silver reflective coating—seamlessly work together to successfully evoke this design concept.
"The net-zero energy housing at Beckstoffer's Mill demonstrates that sustainable design can be part of any type of project," Larson said. "While this residential project is designed to be net-zero in energy consumption and EarthCraft™-certified, it is also affordable, designed for seniors with disabilities, and approved by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources as a structure that is complementary to its historic setting."
About Baskervill Sustainability
Baskervill has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and longevity, working with clients to achieve their facility goals. Baskervill has completed many LEED projects, ranging from platinum to certified. Our clients include large corporations looking for energy efficient buildings with a long lifespan to small businesses seeking sustainability in a cutting edge design. With nearly 20 LEED APs and a Certified Energy Manager on staff, our sustainability professionals are prepared to collaborate and offer their expertise on any project.
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Baskervill, an international, award-winning, full-service architectural, engineering, interior design firm, delivers world-class services to a diverse client base, ranging from hospitality, government, education, corporate, healthcare, advanced technologies, retail, financial, and transportation technologies to Fortune 500 companies from its offices in Richmond and Vienna, Virginia. Founded in 1897, Baskervill offers a rich history of ingenuity, integrity and technical expertise that has made them a premiere service provider across the country. To learn more about Baskervill or to see a project portfolio, visit www.baskervill.com.
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A great quote I often think about:
There is great healing available to all of us when we're ready for it—the healing of love and forgiveness, and letting go of what we can't control and acceptance and surrender to "what is."
But we have to "be willing to be willing" to open our hearts and minds to the healing light and love, and to the possibility that on some deep level we can't understand at the time with our rational minds, everything is working in some way for our ultimate higher good.
~Nancy J. Wasson, PhD
Do these words ring true in your head and heart? Are you now ready for real love? Are you tired of saying you should have great love in your life now but you haven't found in yet? So now, here we are, looking for it. Could we find that deep, abiding and enduring love together?
I'm looking to find that special lovely lady to build a legendary friendship and deeply loving relationship with--someone like me with an open mind and heart, and a giving nature, who wants to love fully--hopefully a sensuous soul mate who is sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, and does openly and honestly share her needs and feelings as well. Together we can build the love of a lifetime.
I have been told by many that I am a good man, a kind man, a sweet man, and a nice man, but I am without such a woman to be that kind of man with. I am a very honoring, loyal, friendly, cheerful, compassionate, affectionate, passionate, romantic and physical man, with a huge loving heart, and seek such qualities in my partner, so we can continuously ignite each other's passions and delight in each other's presence and lives in most every way. Have you been ignited and delighted lately? We could be making every day like Valentine's Day together!
Considered to be attractive, fit, friendly, handy and versatile, I am a "Jack of all Trades", animal trainer and lover and music addict, with professional experience as an actor, sales guy, radio announcer, voice-over artist, photographer, journalist, handyman and office worker. I am adventurous, witty, intellectually stimulating, fun-loving, spiritual and very open-minded in every regard. And I also try to espouse and practice the values I learned years ago as a boy scout--to be "trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent." And, very importantly, I am a spiritually evolving Christian, but not dogmatic about that. I believe that "God is love" and love is truth.
Able to rise to any occasion, I can be your perfect companion to entertain and please. I have a warm and rich spirit, a grateful nature and warm heart to share. Playful and with a great sense of humor, I am always looking to make new friends and to expand my conscious experience of life's wonders!
I am youthfully young at heart (my inner-child loves to play) so I'm always open to new people, possibilities and experiences of life. I enjoy the arts of Love and in-depth relationships, kissing, cuddling and holding hands, massages, playing in water and outdoors, music, photography, nature, my terrier Jack, animals and wildlife, art, science, technology, dramatics, communicating, the beach, fixing things as a handyman, playing and planting in the dirt, astrology, target shooting, camping and all sorts of new things. I have a page at fb as billschnier where you can find out more, become a friend quickly or message me there.
I'd really love to find the love of my life and best friend, so we can celebrate each other and make each day a gift we can share together.
I would prefer a deeply loving, committed and monogamous relationship with one special lady, yet I am also open to considering ideas of exploring other kinds of alternative friendship possibilities with the right woman, should that be the way things manifest for us. Life is short and we all need friends, so that could be considered.
Another favorite quote:
"When we love, we are automatically placing ourselves within an attitudinal and behavioral context that leads to an unfoldment of events at the highest level of good for everyone involved. We don't always know what that unfoldment would look like, but we don't need to. God will do His part if we do ours. Our only job in every situation is to merely let go of our resistance to love."
~Marianne Williamson
Favorite movies? Avatar, Ondine, Don Juan DeMarco, Venus, Love Actually, Bladerunner, Henry & June, Harry & Tonto, and many many more.
I recently read "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein and absolutely loved it and similar books.
"50 Shades" was quite interesting, as are others in that genre. Other books that I enjoy reading? Psychology and human relationship books, and how-to books...too many to list.
Food? Anything that doesn't still wiggle too much. As Andrew Zimern says, "If it looks good, eat it!"
...are all the ladies I'd be most compatible with living at least a hundred miles away from me?
"You're great but you're not there when I go to bed at night or get up in the morning. You don't make me a cup of tea after a hard day at work, or rub my back in the bath. I'm sick of being lonely. Is that so wrong? "
~Eleanor Prescott, Alice Brown's Lessons in the Curious Art of Dating
Anorther favorite quote:
"If you want to know where your heart is, look at where your mind goes when it wanders."
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University of Toronto - Varsity Blues
The movie Varsity Blues was filmed on the U of T campus. Let me tell ya, James Vanderbeek didn't come up with that name. Apparently the people who made the movie were sued for stealing our name. Or so the legend around campus goes.
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Pepper-Crusted Pork Tenderloin Recipe
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Guests will be impressed by this elegant entree and its golden crumb coating with peppery pizzazz. The meat slices up so moist and tender, you can serve it without sauce and still have a succulent taste-tempting main dish.
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- 2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- 1 to 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup soft bread crumbs
- Place tenderloins side by side and tie together with kitchen string. In a small bowl, combine the mustard, buttermilk, thyme, pepper and salt; spread over surface of meat. Press crumbs onto meat.
- Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 35-40 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove string before slicing. Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Pepper-Crusted Pork Tenderloin in Light & Tasty June/July 2002, p14
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"Fabulous and easy to prepare! As described in the recipe, it was very moist and elegant looking. Wonderful served with a pepper relish."


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Grilled Roast Beef and Melted Pepper Jack Cheese Sandwich
Recipe by GREG IN SAN DIEGO
I modeled this sandwich after one I enjoyed at a little hole-in-the-wall coffee shop in Cardiff by the Sea, in Southern California. It was wonderful and so is this!
Top Review by bmcnichol
I made these for my husband and son as I don't like jalapeno pepper cheese. My family thought this was just OK. I followed the recipe as written other then I didn't use the butter or add salt. For some reason they like jalapeno pepper cheese but they didn't care for it melted on this sandwich.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 4 slice thick sourdough bread
- 149.68 g thinly sliced roast beef (I use rare beef purchased at the deli.)
- 4 slice monterey jack with jalapeno pepper cheese, generous slices
- 4.92 ml canned diced green chilis
- mayonnaise
- melted butter
- salt
Directions See How It's Made
- Lay sliced bread on bread board.
- Paint tops of bread slices generously with melted butter.
- Flip bread slices over.
- Spread mayonnaise generously on each slice of bread.
- Assemble two sliced bread pieces with roast beef, cheese and 1/2 teaspoon diced green chilies.
- Sprinkle with salt. Top sandwiches with other two slices of bread, mayo side down, butter side up.
- Grill sandwiches on medium high heat griddle, with lots of butter on the grill beneath, until bottoms of sandwiches are golden brown and cheese begins melting.
- Carefully flip sandwiches over using two utensils and grill again until bottom bread is also golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove two sandwiches from griddle, slice each in half and arrange on two plates. Garnish plates.
- Serve with dill pickles, yellow mustard, prepared horseradish and lots of napkins.
- French fries, onion rings and cole slaw make wonderful additions to this meal.


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Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma has suffered a political setback in his fight to prevent criminal charges against him being reinstated, but this could be a lengthy process that could take years, legal and political analysts say.
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruled on Thursday that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) must comply with a previous order following a DA application, to release the so-called "spy tapes" within five days.
This would include the recordings as well as other documents dealing with the contents of the recordings that led to criminal charges against Zuma being dropped, shortly before he was sworn in as president in 2009.
But at least one constitutional law expert believes the SCA ruling was a "bit of a red herring" and diverted from the real issue.
Pierre de Vos, a constitutional law expert, said the court could not consider whether the dropping of charges was illegal and therefore unconstitutional "as long as the DA didn't have information on which the NPA based their decision to withdraw charges (against Zuma)".
The DA's lawyers will have to look through all that evidence "if they get it", he said. Then they will be in a position to decide whether to proceed with the case to challenge the dropping of the charges against Zuma.
Asked if Zuma should be worried, De Vos said "Yes".
"Yes, because the problem is the dropping of the charges. You can drop charges in terms of the prosecution policy; they (NPA) didn't even refer to that policy.
"Legally speaking, that decision (to drop the charges) is on shaky ground," De Vos added.
Centre for the Study of Democracy director and political analyst Steven Friedman said Zuma's detractors should not get excited just yet as it could be a while before any charges were reinstated.
"Firstly, the legal issues are that he has the right to appeal to the Constitutional Court.
"Obviously, serious questions need to be asked about whether he is going to do that, given that his legal team didn't put up much of a fight in the SCA.
"It's fair to assume that he will have to hand over the tape at some point or during the next five days, possibly after a Constitutional Court hearing," Friedman said.
He wasn't surprised that DA leader Helen Zille regarded the ruling as a victory.
"It is correct to say that the DA is a step further towards doing what it wants to do, which is to overturn the NPA's decision not to prosecute Zuma.
"I think she and those who support this ought to be aware that it's a small step.
"There's a long way to go in this process if that decision is ever overturned," Friedman added.
He said it was a political setback for Zuma in a sense that it does not help his credibility to fight a court case "when your lawyers in a sense throw in the towel".
"I think it's important to caution that the prospects that the president will be prosecuted are still slight despite this judgment," Friedman pointed out.
The SCA order didn't only scupper Zuma's plans to prevent charges against him being reinstated, it was also scathing towards Nomgcobo Jiba, the acting National Director of Public Prosecutions at the time.
The judgment said: "It is important to note that the (acting NDPP's) answering affidavit does not adopt a position in relation to the confidentiality of the tapes or transcripts.
"It resorts to a metaphorical shrugging of the shoulders, and places the reason for its non-compliance with the order of this court in the first appeal at the door of Mr Zuma's legal representatives, submitting that the present dispute was due to them not being timeously forthcoming on disclosure of the tapes or the transcripts."
Zille said that Thursday was a "historic day in our young constitutional democracy".
"Today we can feel reassured that the institutions tasked to protect our democracy are very much alive and well."
ANC spokesman Zizi Kodwa said the ANC had noted the appeal court's ruling.
"We trust that today's outcome will bring the matter closer to finality," he said.
Spy tapes timeline:
June 2005: Then NPA head Vusi Pikoli announces a decision to charge Jacob Zuma with corruption following the conviction of Schabir Shaik for bribing Zuma. Then-president Thabo Mbeki sacks Zuma as deputy president.
Late in 2007: Security services secretly tap phone conversations between the Scorpions' Leonard McCarthy and NDPP Bulelani Ngcuka about the timing of the charges against Zuma.
December 2007: The Scorpions serve Zuma with an indictment to stand trial in the high court.
September 2008: Judge Chris Nicholson rules that Zuma's corruption charges are invalid on procedural grounds.
September 2008: Mbeki resigns after his recall by the ANC.
January 2009: Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) overturns Judge Nicholson's ruling.
April 2009: Acting NDPP boss Mokotedi Mpshe drops charges against Zuma, citing the spy tapes.
May 2009: Zuma is inaugurated as the country's president.
June 2010: The DA approaches the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to have Mpshe's decision set aside. The case is dismissed.
2011: The DA appeals to the SCA.
March 2012: The SCA overturns the high court ruling and orders that the NPA hand over some of the spy tapes to the DA.
April 2012: The NPA fails to comply with the SCA's order.
October 2012: Zuma's legal team files a high court notice disputing the meaning of the
SCA order.
August 2013: The North Gauteng High Court orders the NPA to abide by the SCA order within five days. Zuma's legal team announces its intention to apply for leave to appeal against the high court ruling.
September 2013: Zuma's legal team is granted leave to appeal against the release of the reduced records.
August 2014: Zuma's lawyer, Kemp J Kemp SC, concedes that he had no argument for not releasing the spy tapes.
August 28, 2014: SCA dismisses Zuma's appeal against the release of the tapes. - Compiled by Lebogang Seale
Political Bureau


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Movies: Wedding Crashers, The Hangover, Bridesmaides, Friends with Money, Wall E, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Broken Flowers, City of God, Magnolia, Blue Valentine, Half Nelson, the Graduate, Requiem for a Dream, Trainspotting, Matilda, and Benny and Joon. and documentaries.
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NATHAN Byrne is not expected to have recovered from illness in time to face Notts County this weekend.
The full-back, who missed the 1-0 victory over Bradford City on Easter Monday after suffering from diahorrea, has yet to train with the Swindon Town squad this week.
Robins manager Mark Cooper was anticipating Byrne's return to the session at Liddington yesterday but he was unable to attend and is now unlikely to feature at Meadow Lane.
Meanwhile, Cooper continues to be without a whole host of senior players for the trip to Notts. Yaser Kasim is out for the rest of the season with a stress fracture to a metatarsal, Ryan Mason is still recovering from ankle surgery, Nile Ranger has a hamstring tear, Louis Thompson a problem with his hip and Grant Hall torn ligaments.
Cooper said: "The only big concern is we've got a team of players in the treatment room that would go close to giving the team that played on Monday a game.
"It will be the same squad as Bradford. I was expecting (Byrne) to train (on Thursday) but the physio came in and said he's still ill."


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It may have been a tough season for Skipton Rugby Football Club on the pitch, but behind the scenes it's clear the club is making huge strides forward.
The club has a long and distinguished history, but is keen to move with the times so has sought out grants and investment to improve its facilities.
It is also making big efforts to re-engage with the community and help the development of rugby at all levels including the youth and ladies sections which are clear indicators of a club with a plan.
Mel Mason was appointed president of the club in 2012 and also took over as chairman in 2013. Along with other members of the board, he has set about installing a more commercially aware ethos in order to improve the club's overall health.
"They're expensive things to run, are rugby clubs," says Mel. "Unless you produce income off the field, success on it, and even just keeping the club going, is difficult. If it's not run as a business and just run as a rugby club, it won't survive because the rugby side of it just doesn't generate enough income.
"Everyone here is passionate about rugby, but the fact is the club was a little tired and the facilities needed to be brought up to speed.
"So we've had to invest and get grants to improve things so people will still want to hire the rooms for weddings, christenings, funerals, parties etc.
"The facilities we now have here are great. The refurbishments have made a huge impact. We hire the rooms out to various groups – disabled groups, slimming groups etc – and there's room for more to use us."
Mel added: "A lot of clubs are struggling at the moment, particularly those who don't have the facilities we do.
"There used to be a lot concern and focus on player retention, now it's about club retention. The rugby authorities seem to be realising this too, because without the clubs, there won't be the players."
Improvements off the pitch include a refurbishment of the clubhouse with improved upstairs toilets.
The bar and storage facilities outside have also been improved.
Other grants include £55,000 from Sport England towards improving the training field.
The club is also improving its female facilities, a key thing as it's increasing the number of girls and women playing members.
Mel said: "One of the most important changes is the various funding we've had towards Ash Greaves, our development officer.
"He's been brilliant for the club. He's very pro-active in the community and he runs around into the various schools.
"The [Skipton] girls school now has a team. We have a women's team and we've even had one of our girls go through to the North of England team in her first season.
"We also run a multi-sports summer camp over the school holidays. If Ash can get more children interested in sport, it has lots of benefits.
"We've even had interest from the police because for some kids, sport can keep them out of trouble.
"I saw a big billboard when I was in Australia which read: "Get kids into sport and out of court".
"Sport is just a great thing for kids to do, and it's great for our future rugby prospects."
Mel admits that it's been a testing time on the pitch, however. He said: "We've had a number of bad bounces really. We could have easily picked up another six to ten points which would steer us out of relegation worries, but if we do get relegated, we'll be fine.
"I think you find your level and build from there. We'll just build ourselves up and just get stronger.
"The main thing is we're very positive about our future."
He added: "We've taken on board a lot of youth players who are keen to play for the club and have the club's interests at heart.
"Our new coach, Mark Walton, comes with very good credentials and our training is going well.
"Of course any new players are more than welcome to come along and try us."
Another example of the club improving its lot financially is a plan to benefit from the Tour de France. It is using its ground to set up a huge campsite, with more than 500 people already signed up and spaces still available.
For more details on the club, including the Tour de France camping, visit http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/skiptonrugbyfootballclub/


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Food Network headliner Rachael Ray was in Portsmouth Thursday, tasting some of the local cuisine and dining atmosphere of some local restaurants for an upcoming edition of "Rachel Ray's Tasty Travels."
Rachael Ray lights up the Blue Mermaid
One of the Food Network's biggest stars chose Portsmouth's Blue Mermaid to highlight during an upcoming edition of "Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels." read the full story from The Wire
The Blue Mermaid Island Grill, located on The Hill in the city's downtown, will be featured on the Food Network as part of Rachael Ray's "Tasty Travels." That episode is scheduled to be broadcast Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. read the full story
The Blue Mermaid was recently featured in NH
To Do Magazine in an article titled "Playing It Cool".
Voted as one of the top restaurants on the Seacoast and a runner up for best caterer by Taste Magazine
Featured in TASTE Magazine as Portsmouth's "Best Kept Secret"
"Great Ate" rating from the Phantom Gourmet as Phantom's favorite choice for Summertime Dining
Chosen by New Hampshire Magazine Best Fusion Cuisine and one of NH's "Best Seafood Restaurants"
of the (FIRA) Favorite Independent Restaurant Association
Selected as a New Hampshire Restaurant Neighbor Award winner by the NationalRestaurant Association
"I just wanted to write to tell you about the wonderful dining experience my wife and I had at the Blue Mermaid this past Saturday night. The food was tremendous as was the service! We started with the Spring Rolls and for dinner I had the Chicken Skewers and my wife had the Bimini Chicken, both of which were delicious. Our server, Becca, suggested an incredible dessert (Can't recall the name, but it had fig and chocolate) and we loved it!
After dinner we headed downstairs to listen to some live music and to have a couple drinks. Your bartender did a great job of handling a pretty good size crowd on her own I didn't wait long for a drink once the whole time we stayed. I can't recall the name of the guy who was playing, but his band did a great job of not playing so loudly that you were blown out of the room. We were able to carry on our conversation while we listened, which was nice.
Having two children, the oldest being 2, we don't get out much, so when we do, it's a pretty special thing. Thank you for making our first night out in over 2 years a night to remember!"
Chris & Jen Chirco
"I was quite impressed with the Blue Mermaid. It's a little out of the way of the heavy pedestrian traffic, but it is quite a good find. I went for lunch and was delighted with my experience. The unique and compelling flavor combinations offered on the menu inspired me to start experimenting in my own kitchen. The homemade sweet potato chips are right on. Warm atmosphere and friendly staff complete the dining experience at Blue Mermaid. I will be going back."
"I thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant and loved the food! The atmosphere is a bit eclectic but it was warm and welcoming in a Caribbean style! We were seated right away and the service could not have been better. The chips and homemade fire roasted salsa were fantastic with a bit of heat and a great peppery finish. I ordered the Braised Beef Short Ribs and was not disappointed, it was one of the best tasting meals that I have had in a great while, tender and flavorful, served with mashed potatoes and green beans. I was full when done , the portion was fine! My girlfriend ordered the grilled Mahi Mahi with Grilled Mango Vinaigrette and Mango Chutney, the fish was cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was not too spicy or strong. I will most certainly head back to Portsmouth if only to stop here again, the trip will be well worth it!"
"Amazing food, superb service. Wasabi Salmon was the best salmon combo I've ever had. Saw my fish delivered fresh. Best complimentary homemade salsa and chips around!"
"Terrific place….one of our favorites in Portsmouth. Unique menu and atmosphere!"


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Lower Zambezi LodgesThe Lower Zambezi National Park is Zambia's newest Park and is still relatively undeveloped, a absolute state of wilderness. The opportunity to get close to the game wandering in and out of the Zambezi channels is one of the main attractions of this National park.
The Park lies opposite the famous Mana Pools Reserve of Zimbabwe, so the whole area on both sides of the river is a massive wildlife sanctuary.
Just a short flight (or a 2.5 hour road transfer) from Lusaka and one enters one of Africa's last true wildernesses. Our expert consultants with guide you through the best Lower Zambezi Lodge options available for you depending on time frames and budgets.
Royal Zambezi River Lodge
From US$ 380.00 PP
A Lower Zambezi lodge refurbished as a 5 star luxury lodge, overlooking the vast Zambezi river with it's wildlife and scenic vistas. Royal Zambezi River Lodge is a striking combination of contemporary style and comfort in a completely unspoiled bush environment.
Sausage Tree Camp
From US$ 580.00 PP
Sausage Tree Camp is set in a stunning location on the banks of the Zambezi in the heart of the Lower Zambezi's best game viewing area. The camp overlooks an expanse of narrow channels and low set reed islands teeming with game, with the magnificent Zambezi escarpment as the backdrop.
Chongwe River Camp
From US$ 500.00 PP
Chongwe River Camp is situated on the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers, opposite Mana Pools. The game viewing is exceptional, and few other places can give you the choice of game drives, guided walking, canoeing or motor boating. Fishing is also a popular option.
Chongwe River House
From US$ 550.00 PP
Chongwe River House stands on the banks of the magical Chongwe River, close to the Zambezi, and with a sensational view of the dramatic mountainous escarpment beyond. Sitting on the deck, under a huge winterthorn tree and next to the large pool, your view across the Zambezi escarpment is magnificent.
Chongwe Albida Suite
From US$ 600.00 PP
Chongwe Albida Suite is the proud culmination of years of design and experience and is also the perfect marriage between Chongwe Camp and Chongwe House. The two rooms share a lounge and dining area appointed with fine furniture and antiques that over look a private pool and the Zambezi.
Chongwe Cassia Suite
From US$ 600.00 PP
Chongwe Cassia Suite is a stand alone unit at the very confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers, built to compliment our executive suite at Albida and provide a luxurious individual tent for Chongwe. Cassia Suite offers the ultimate in privacy as it only sleeps two adults.
Old Mondoro
From US$ 525.00 PP
On the banks of the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park some 35km downstream from Chiawa Camp this is a beautiful and remote site overlooking a maze of hippo-inhabited islands and channels. Old Mondoro is the Lower Zambezi's most intimate and private safari camp.
Chiawa Camp
From US$ 620.00 PP
Chiawa Camp is a must for any visit to Zambia with superb accommodation, magnificent game viewing and scenery, and a large variety of activities are complemented by renowned guiding. A stunning thatched lounge area with upstairs viewing deck provides one of the best views of the Zambezi.


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When otherworldly beings are set loose on the world, threatening the life of a little boy, the extraordinary Hempstock women--Lettie, her mother and her grandmother--summon all of their courage and cleverness to keep him alive, but soon discover that his survival comes with a high--and deadly--price. 250,000 first printing. - (Baker & Taylor)
Presents a modern fantasy about fear, love, magic, and sacrifice in the story of a family at the mercy of dark forces, whose only defense is the three women who live on a farm at the end of the lane. - (Baker & Taylor)
Sussex, England. A middle-aged man returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral. He is drawn to the farm at the end of the road, where, when he was seven, he encountered a most remarkable girl, Lettie Hempstock. He hasn't thought of Lettie in decades, and yet sitting by the pond (a pond that she'd claimed was an ocean), the unremembered past comes flooding back. Forty years earlier, a man committed suicide in a stolen car at this farm at the end of the road. Like a fuse on a firework, his death lit a touchpaper and resonated in unimaginable ways. The darkness was unleashed, something scary and thoroughly incomprehensible to a little boy. And Lettie—magical, comforting, wise beyond her years—promised to protect him, no matter what.
A groundbreaking work from a master, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is told with a rare understanding of all that makes us human, and shows the power of stories to reveal and shelter us from the darkness inside and out. A stirring, terrifying, and elegiac fable as delicate as a butterfly's wing and as menacing as a knife in the dark.


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Is it that time already? Spring begins on September 1 and soon after that, the 2014-15 Wave Season kicks off. It officially starts when the first overseas ship arrives on our shores. The frontrunner is Carnival Legend, which will arrive in Sydney Harbour on September 22.
The next ship, Rhapsody of the Seas, has been a fixture on the local cruise scene since 2007. This will be Rhapsody's last Australian season; at the end of April it will reposition to its new home in Europe.
Rhapsody is followed by Royal Caribbean family members Celebrity Century, arriving for its first season on October 10; Radiance of the Seas on October 11; Celebrity Solstice on October 23; and Voyager of the Seas will cruise in on December 8 following a $75 million refurbishment.
Cunard's three queens, Victoria, Elizabeth and Mary 2 will all visit Australia in 2015; QM2 and Victoria will have a "royal rendezvous" in Sydney on March 12 before QM2 departs on its royal circumnavigation of New Zealand.
Other ships returning include Holland America Line's Amsterdam, which will visit Australia on its Grand Pacific & Far East voyage; Oosterdam and Volendam will cruise Australia (including some circumnavigations), New Zealand and the Pacific islands.
Luxury lines Crystal Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn and Silversea are sending Crystal Symphony, Oceania Marina, Seven Seas Mariner, Seabourn Odyssey, Silver Spirit and Silver Whisper Down Under and now is the time to book regional cruises with these lines.
Australia's home-based P&O Cruises' fleet is offering a record 143 cruises in its 2014-15 program. Highlights include its first round-trip sailings from Adelaide, an extended season of cruises from Melbourne to South Australia and Tasmania, new ports of call in Papua New Guinea and the new P&OSeaAsia cruises from Fremantle to Indonesia.
The ever-popular Diamond Princess will be based in Sydney for the Wave Season, while Pacific Princess will visit Australia in February on its world cruise from Los Angeles.
The Portuguese ship Funchal will be based in Geelong, Victoria from January to March, sailing to Newcastle and back before embarking on a special Gallipoli cruise on March 10.
LAUNCHED 1997; in March 2012, Rhapsody had a $US54 million refurbishment.
PASSENGERS & CREW 1998 (double occupancy); 765 crew.
ACCOMMODATION Of 1020 cabins, 613 are ocean view (233 have balconies); 407 are inside; 212 have third or fourth berths; and 14 are wheelchair-accessible.
REGULAR HAUNTS The upcoming summer season will be the last time Rhapsody sails in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific; it is repositioning to Europe in April 2015.
PERFECT FOR Couples, singles, multi-generation family groups.
DINING The main dining room, Edelweiss, can seat 1090 people, and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Windjammer Cafe is the buffet alternative, and Park Cafe, in the Solarium, serves breakfast, lunch and snacks. Specialty restaurants include Chops Grille (steak and seafood); Giovanni's Table (Italian); Izumi (Japanese/Asian); and the Chef's Table (degustation and wine-pairing).
PARTYING Rhapsody has eight bars and lounges, including the Schooner Bar and Viking Crown Lounge, which offer a relaxing atmosphere for drinks; the busy, 1960s-style R Bar; and cocktail specialist Champagne Bar. The Shall We Dance Lounge features live music for late-night dancing, and comedy and cabaret acts.
DOING Catch a movie on the big screen, swim in one of two pools (one is in the adults-only Solarium), take a fitness class and see a show in the theatre.
DID YOU KNOW? Babies from six months to three years old are looked after in the nursery (an hourly fee is charged); Adventure Ocean is for kids aged three to 11 (free); teen activities are for 12 to 14-year-olds and 15 to 17-year-olds.
THE DETAILS Fares for an 11-night Queensland cruise, round-trip from Sydney and visiting Newcastle, Cairns, Willis Island, Airlie Beach and Brisbane, start from $1374. Phone 1800 754 500, see royalcaribbean.com.au.
ARANUI is offering savings on one of Aranui 3's final voyages around the islands of Tahiti next year. The package, including return airfares from Sydney, four nights' stay at the Manava Suite Tahiti and a 14-day round-trip cruise from Papeete, including shore excursions, costs from $8299, leaving on June 6. Phone Ultimate Cruising on 1300 485 846, see aranui.com.au.
TRAVEL ASSOCIATES has an eight-night Christmas markets cruise on the River Seine on board Uniworld's River Baroness, leaving December 6, 2014. Includes tours of Versailles Palace and van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise. Offer valid until October 31. Phone 1800 044 066, see travel-associates.com.au.
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE has an 11-day cruise from Rome to Venice on board MS Zuiderdam from $1899, leaving April 14. The Explore4 promotion adds an upgrade to a verandah cabin, free specialty restaurant dinner, reduced fares for third and fourth guests and reduced deposits. Phone 1300 987 322, see hollandamerica.com
Did you know several cruise lines offer discounts for seniors? The definition of "seniors" varies from 55-plus to 65-plus but it's definitely worth asking your travel agent or checking your favourite cruise line's website next time you book a cruise, to see whether you qualify. MSC Cruises, for example, offers discounts to its Senior Club members (65-plus), as well as a bottle of Moet in your cabin. Ecruising's seniors' deals apply to passengers aged 55-plus.


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MP Lee Scott has stood down from his role as parliamentary private secretary (PPS) to Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor, Chris Grayling.
Ilford North MP Mr Scott, 58, said he has resigned after being offered a new, unspecified position.
His office said details of the new role should emerge in the "next few weeks".
The Conservative MP had worked for the justice secretary since the cabinet reshuffle in September 2012.
Ilford North is set to be a heavily contested seat in next year's general election after Labour won power from the Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition in May.
Mr Scott has been Conservative member for Ilford North since 2005 and won the last election with 45.74% of the vote.