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Rated 4.5 out of 5Â by 51
Rated 4 out of 5 Pretty good compression shorts
I would give these a 9 out of 10, they are very comfortable and get results (they leave my legs feeling great when I take them off). I would recommend leaving them on for a while after your workout because they will help your legs recover. The waistband isn't too tight, but it got a bit frayed at the seam after moderate use.
I would say that this is a great choice so long as you can replace them after a month or two as your main training compression shorts.
July 26, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Big Syd Good Compression Shorts
To be honest I wasn't expecting much from the Adidas Techfit compression shorts as I have a drawer full of compression shorts that I am not impressed with.
I was happily surprised with the way the fit. There is something about the way they are cut that keeps your junk in place. I bought them for doing yoga because you can get yourself caught in a painful situation if you twist and things aren't in place.
They aren't really thick so they will not work best as a warm under layer. They work best for activity that you are going to be sweating.
I live in Baltimore home of Under Armour. But their product is cut for little kids - not physically active men.
December 15, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5Â by EJ Poor quality & purchase
Got 2 pairs of shorts with most of the stitching on the waist band coming apart right out of the packaging. The other 2 pairs the seam stitching falling apart right out of the packaging. Thought this would be a change from regular Adidas underwear which works fine, but wanted somthing with a little more length and support for winter.
December 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by CycleLuver Hot Pants
The Techfit Short Tights are really great, very comfortable, but a tad shorter than most compression shorts. The Lime Green is an especially terrific color, though the material is a bit transparent to be worn without something over them, unless you're daring enough to care...
November 24, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Adidas for life Geat compression shorts
These are the best compression shorts I have ever owned. I have tried the nike pro combat, two pair and I liked those but these toped it easily. And I really really really really really really really wished adidas made kids stuff like the mens and actually cared about it to.
June 26, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Tigres29 Nice tights
I am a 32 waist and they feel a little tight but they feel great. I like how they are long, they are only a little bit above the knee. I wear them under my soccer shorts and I like how they look. Overall I am satisfied.
May 15, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by ProDefenda Comfortable
These are pretty good compression shorts. They fit well, are comfortable, and certainly do their job. I got them to replace my underarmour compression shorts and they certainly have met my expectations.
September 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by hood They fit nice and snug. Keeps everything in its place. and keeps it dry.
August 23, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by BrianH Remarkably comfortable
These fit so well you can't even tell you're wearing them. They don't cling to your shirts or ride up on you. I highly recommend them; I wear them during training and CrossFit.
If you're buying a pair of white adidas shorts today, you should buy these in white as well so that you're shorts don't become transparent.
February 7, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by DesertRat Very Good
Love the length, and comfort. Yet, I can't be the only one that wishes someone would put the support of a brief inside of a pair of compression shorts. As nice as these shorts are, they still do not "hold" everything secure.
May 19, 2013
Rated 4.5 out of 5Â by 51
Rated 5 out of 5Â by StarOfTheSong Comfortable (:
I didn't know if they would fit me, as a chick, but they're great and comfortable! I love them :D
January 14, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by nice material Good material
Indeed it keep away the sweating from your thighs, very nice compression, but in my view this is not design for men. I guess they didn't think about the genitals when they made it..
When I'm wearing it half of the time I'm standing I have to push them down, I get annoyed in my work out because I should feel comfortable not other wise.
July 24, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by drummerdean Not a bad purchase
product needs to give a little curve for those of us who have a little junk behind us. it tends to reveal my butt crack every time i make my turns doing swim laps. i understand swimming is not the purpose they were made for, but that's what i bought it for.
January 8, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Brewer Great product!
These are some of the most comfortable shorts I own - hands down. After only two washings, some of the stitching has starting coming loose, so I'll have to see what the longetivity of these shorts will actually be.
November 1, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by AdidasUser_0021 Great Purchase
Good tights to wear while exercising, relaxing, or really anything. It gives you the flexibility that any athlete should desire or need. Overall it is durable from my experience and I will keep buying more colors.
November 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by busa rider amazing shorts
I play kickball and softball every week so these shorts work wonders. They stay in place and definitely don't bunch up. You don't have to worry about chafing anymore. Let's just say they keep the "boys" in place.
July 31, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by Deadlifter The price for these was great! Can't beat it even with a non name brand. My only negative is that they can be a little thicker true to a compression style short. Other than that, they're good quality.
January 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by lcosssio Great fit
I use them for soccer games. Since playing the sport requires sliding to some extend, this tights protect me from getting scratch. I run with it and don't even feel them on. Great comfort!
January 25, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by Suffolk Very good but pricey
I have 5 pairs of these. They are very comfortable. I usually wear a size large in Calvin Klein, but these are an XL. These are great to wear during the winter months.
December 12, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by cross trainer kinda guy great for running
These are great for my running workouts. I sweat a lot from my legs, so these are perfect to wick all the sweat so I can run longer and faster. Great compression shorts!!
July 4, 2013
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Rated 4 out of 5Â by smithakis Excellent value
Great training under short for a great price. Fit is true. I have 35 waist and Large was good fit--snug but not too tight. Length was good as well. Highly recommend.
December 28, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by Montel Only one complaint
This is a great product and they are very comfortable. The only complaint I have is when you sit, sometimes the back drops a bit leaving you a bit exposed.
November 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by med21 Techfit Dig Short Tights
Being a professional soccer player for twelve years and knowing what I like and what works, these tights are perfect. Great purchase. Delivered on time.
May 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Arrow Great
These Techfit Dig Short Tights are great. They fit great and are very comfortable. Waist band is so much better than Nike. Great price on these also.
December 27, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Spinniker Excellent quality, good fit!
This item works great, it fits really good and the quality is excellent, I usually use it for soccer games and have no problem with it.
November 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by bigvel great idea
I have to say I love the fit. Helps to keep legs from rubbing, when I get sweaty. I also wear them for football & track.
November 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Adrian H Great Tights
I haven't much wear of these yet but so far they have held up well and and the length was spot on.
April 12, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by GDuplansky Nice
Well made shorts that work great under workout shorts. Good stretch and quite comfortable.
November 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by shopprmax great tight for under soccer shorts!
perfect for under soccer shorts!
fit and length are great!
wash well
December 8, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by Boardforlife Tech Fit Dig Shorts
Fit is fine. I do a lot of cross fit and they are very comfortable.
May 30, 2013
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by Josh V Techfit Tights
Feels like I have nothing on and my uniforms don't stick to them.
December 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by munyodo1 I like this
Dressed today when football.
I like very.
Feel is good exercise.
May 2, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by flenoil just what i was hoping it would be
the medium fit my skinny frame and slight belly just perfect!
June 4, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by ELeeHam TechFit Tights
Good under-trunks pant--almost necessary!?!
January 2, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by jcm305 best purchase ever
im very happy whith mi techfit dig short
October 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by chuy3 great
Perfect fit and,are super comfortable.
May 12, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Alimana Its beautifully short for trainning
June 18, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by ihavenoidea Very Nice
Fits great, Very Comfortable
February 7, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by Adidawg Great under baseball pants!
December 4, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Nickname123 Great!
Gets the Job done!
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Successively occupied by China, Russia, France, Japan, and the United States, Vietnam has had its share of foreign interference. But today, with war on the back burner, the Vietnamese are focused on rocketing into the future. In this new era of confident self-determination the atmosphere is one of palpable optimism, despite frequent reminders of Vietnam's war-torn history. Fortunately for the traveller, Vietnam's traditional charms have not yet been eclipsed. Although noisy motorbikes continue to replace bicycles at an alarming rate, the former Communist stronghold of Hanoi has maintains its narrow-laned charm, while the melting, limestone pinnacles of Halong Bay are as otherworldly as ever. From the ancient neighbourhoods of Hoi An to the vast Mekong Delta, the country offers an astonishing variety of scenery. Whether your fascination is wartime relics or beaches and rice paddies, see Vietnam now, because every year it seems Vietnam reinvents itself.
Cambodia on a Shoestring (ATRC)
Marvel at the incredible Khmer ruins of Angkor Wat and the clear turquoise waters at Sihanoukville. This journey packages Cambodia's treasures into 10 well-paced days. Brave Ho Chi Minh City's jam-packed streets with other travellers your own age—you can be sure they'll keep pace with you—or check out the more laid back waterways of Vietnam's Mekong Delta. With your accommodation, transportation and general trip logistics arranged, you can concentrate on choosing the activities that interest you most.
Highlights: Explore bustling Bangkok, catch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, enjoy a delicious local Khmer meal in a small village, walk the bustling streets of Phnom Penh, chill out on golden beaches, connect with the locals on an overnight homestay, cruise the Mekong Delta, discover intriguing Ho Chi Minh City.
Indochina Discovery (ATID)
Discover the heart and soul of Indochina on this tour of four very diverse countries. Encounter history, both ancient and modern, and witness the unbelievable splendour of Angkor Wat. Our CEOs will ensure your accommodation and transportation are covered—so you can choose the activities that interest you. Experience Halong Bay by boat and cycle around Vang Vieng. Push through hectic city lanes and tap into the pulsing nightlife. And with other travellers your own age, you can be sure to get down with adventurers that'll keep up.
Highlights: Revel in the majesty of Angkor Wat, enjoy a delicious local Khmer meal in a small village, chill out on golden beaches, float down the mighty Mekong River, snorkel beautiful reefs, shop in quaint Hoi An, cruise magical Halong Bay, explore the streets of serene Luang Prabang.
Indochina Encompassed (ATIE)
From the vibrant cityscape of Bangkok to Halong Bay's magnificent limestone karsts, this trip encompasses the highlights of Indochina. Marvel at the wonders of Angkor Wat, sail the Mekong and savour noodles in Chiang Mai. Shop for souvenirs in Ho Chi Minh City and join the locals sipping coffee at a lakeside cafe in Hanoi. With hotels, transport and a number of included activities arranged by our CEOs, this adventure offers up the perfect combination of must-see highlights and free time.
Highlights: Float down the mighty Mekong River, explore the bustling streets of Hanoi, sail a junk through Halong Bay, shop in Hoi An, experience magnificent Angkor Wat.
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Thailand and Laos Adventure (ATBH)
From the energy of Bangkok to the calm of Laos, this trip is a study in contrasts. Visit temples in Chiang Mai then spend the evening exploring the night market. Sail the Mekong into the heart and soul of Laos. An experienced CEO will make sure you get the most of your tour, but will leave plenty of time for you to do your own thing. We utilize many forms of transport—both public and private—to keep travel time short, maximizing time spent exploring the history and culture of this unforgettable region.
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Vietnam Family Adventure (AVVF)
Gifted with a staggering abundance of flavourful food, fascinating culture, untouched nature, and disarmingly friendly people, Vietnam has more than earned its rep as one of the world's most popular travel destinations. This fun-focused family trip packs as much of the good stuff into 12 days as humanly possible – including cruising Halong Bay, exploring the Imperial Citadel, museum visits, and even a boat trip to a floating market – yet still offers more than enough time to relax. Don't forget to pack your smile; you'll be needing it often here.
Highlights: Explore Hanoi by cyclo, cruise the peaks in Halong Bay, shop and relax in Hoi An, meet local families in the Mekong Delta, discover bustling Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Laos & Thailand on a Shoestring (AVVL)
From the fast-paced nightlife of Bangkok to a slow boat along the Mekong, this trip brings you the best of South East Asia on a shoestring. You'll party along the beautiful bay of Vietnam's Nha Trang in the company of like-minded travellers and channel the French vibe sipping coffee in riverside cafés in Laos. Explore golden temples or hunt down treasures in local markets—the choice is all yours. Best of all, your CEO will take the hassle out of planning, so you're free to soak up the spirit of this amazing region.
Highlights: Explore vibrant cities, snorkel colourful reefs, shop in quaint Hoi An, float among the karsts of Halong Bay, discover sleepy Laos, cruise the mighty Mekong River.
Vietnam on a Shoestring (AVRV)
From chaotic Ho Chi Minh City to charming Hoi An, the imperial capital of Hue, vibrant Hanoi and the stunning natural beauty of Halong Bay, this trip has something for everyone. Journey up the coast in this jam-packed introduction to the country's highlights and nightlife with other travellers your own age—so you can be sure to get down with others that'll keep up. Our CEOs will take you to the highlights on a shoestring and then let you loose so you can do what you really want.
Highlights: Explore the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, relax on golden beaches, shop in quaint Hoi An, discover Hue's citadels and pagodas, float through magical Halong Bay, discover the vibrant streets of Hanoi.
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European Painting before 1900, Johnson Collection The Crucifixion Made in Netherlands (historical name, 15th-16th century), Europec. 1490-1510 Artist/maker unknown, active northern Netherlands?, Netherlandish Oil on panel * Gallery 219, European Art 1100-1500, second floor Cat. 323 John G. Johnson Collection, 1917 |
LabelIn this painting, earthly and heavenly figures witness the Crucifixion on Golgotha. At the base of the cross the Virgin swoons, supported by John the Evangelist and Mary Magdalene. Longinus pierces Christ's side with a lance: his closed eyes a reminder of his terrible eye affliction that was miraculously cured when Christ's blood washed over his face. From above, God the Father looks on the scene. Before him floats a glowing nimbus with a dove, representing the Holy Spirit.Social Tags [?]christ [x] christianity [x] crucifixion [x] golgotha [x] jesus [x] [Add Your Own Tags]* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |


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The U.N.'s economic body for Latin America and the Caribbean says the region's poverty is now easing at a slower pace.
Mexico plans how to safely box up recovered cobalt
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Mexican troops and federal police kept a nighttime watch on a rural field where thieves abandoned a stolen shipment of highly radioactive cobalt-60, while officials began planning the delicate task of recovering the dangerous material.
Venezuela cyber crackdown ensnares Web's Bitly
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Venezuelans have been scrambling for dollars for weeks, taking refuge in the greenback as their own currency is in free fall. Rather than address the economic imbalances behind the bolivar's plunge, the government is going after the bearers of the bad news _ it's taking down websites people use to track exchange rates on the black market.
10 die in shootout between Nicaragua cops, robbers
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Ten people were killed Wednesday in a confrontation between police and an armed group in northern Nicaragua, officials said.
Honduras holds off presidential vote recount
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Honduras' electoral court says it has held off a recount of vote tally sheets from the Nov. 24 presidential election after representatives of the losing party failed to show up.
Guarani language on Paraguay Facebook for 3 months
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Paraguayans can now navigate social media, post and poke in their country's main indigenous language following the launch of a Guarani version of Facebook.
Looting ends as Argentine police strike resolved
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posted Dec 4th - 1:21pm
A sit-in by police seeking pay raises in Argentina's second-largest city prompted hours of looting, robberies, injuries and vigilante mobs trying to protect their neighborhoods before the provincial government agreed to the officers' demands and peace returned to the streets Wednesday. Three deaths were reported amid the violence in Cordoba and a copycat effort to loot a store outside the nation's capital.
US will no longer report Guantanamo Hunger strikes
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The U.S. military will no longer disclose to the media and public whether prisoners at Guantanamo Bay are on hunger strike, a spokesman said Wednesday, eliminating what had long been an unofficial barometer of conditions at the secretive military outpost.
Argentina grapples with its most polluted river
Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press |
posted Dec 4th - 8:30am
The picturesque La Boca district draws hordes of tourists to stroll its narrow streets lined with colorful buildings and eat at outdoor restaurants. Now it has a new, unwanted claim to fame: The Riachuelo river flowing through the neighborhood has been named one of the planet's 10 dirtiest places.
Mexico Senate approves major political reforms
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posted Dec 4th - 12:00am
Mexico's Senate has passed the most dramatic political reform attempt in decades that would allow re-election of federal legislators, create new election oversight and make the Attorney General's office independent from the executive.
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Celebrity's enrichment program, offered day and night, it is called Celebrity Life. Activities are divided into four categories: Culinary, enrichment, wellness and trivia & games.
During the day Celebrity offers a number of choices for enrichment and entertainment. Those who can't bear the thought of disembarking without winning just one more luggage tag can compete in multiple games of trivia and game shows.
Passengers who would like to disembark with a bit more brain power than they came aboard with can attend lectures in Celebrity's Beyond the Podium talk series, where topics have included a self-improvement specialist, an expert on Atlantis, and a real-life crime scene investigator discussing forensic science.
Culinary-oriented options include wine tastings and a Riedel glass tasting (a fascinating and experiential look at how the shape and feel of a wine glass impacts its taste), galley tours and cooking and cocktail-making demos in the atrium. Arguably, the most unique enrichment experience is the "Hot Glass Show," where passengers can sit surrounded by the grass of the Lawn Club and watch a master from the Corning Museum of Glass practicing his or her art, with a second artist providing commentary. This goes light years beyond the demonstrations we're all used to seeing at the Murano glass factories.
Then there are the standbys we all expect: bingo, dance lessons and the like.
One disappointment -- and this comes from someone who doesn't spend a lot of time in casinos -- is that the casino on Solstice is entirely too small for a 2,850-passenger ship and could use more gaming tables. At most, four blackjack tables would be open at any given time, and only one of those had a five-dollar minimum.
A decent variety of musical performances -- on deck, in lounges or in the main showroom -- cover a variety of musical styles. These included a solo steel pan player, a classical string quartet, solo pianists, a jazz combo and big band stylings from the main show band.
Solstice Theatre, the ship's main show lounge is an extremely well designed room with excellent sightlines and semicircular rows of comfortable theater seats, all with good views of the stage. There are no tables, but drink holders have been added to the armrests. Normally three production shows take place on a seven-night cruise; one of the shows is a Cirque du Soleil-inspired circus show, while the other two are standard revues with the star aerialists used like featured dancers. Other main show lounge performances included a singer, and welcome aboard and farewell shows.
Shore excursions were handled efficiently and smoothly. We didn't find anything new or unique on our sailing, but we were, after all, on an Eastern Caribbean itinerary. Our offerings may not reflect the choices available on Solstice's European cruises.
Fitness and Recreation
Spa services are conducted by Elemis, Ltd. (a division of Steiner), and include a dizzying array of spa treatments including a variety of massage offerings from sports to New Age and everything in between. A standard 50-minute massage is $110, excluding bells, whistles and hot stones. Elemis also offers teeth whitening and acupuncture.
The Persian Garden, a Millennium-Class idea expanded to Solstice and its siblings, is central physically and conceptually to Celebrity's AquaSpa concept. The area includes a coed sauna and steam room, tropical rain shower and heated ocean-view relaxation chairs. The facility is available for free to AquaClass passengers and for $99 to all other passengers (based on a one-week cruise.)
AquaSpa pools include a lap pool and two whirlpools in the Solarium and are the most elegant indoor pools at sea (the dancing water fountain is a lovely, restoring touch).
Though the AquaSpa pools are closed to children, the main pool area does include a family pool (shallow for youngsters), separated narrowly from the "Sports Pool" on one side and the "Wet Zone" on the other. The Wet Zone is a flat area with vertical fountain jets that fire at random; it's great fun for kids to play in, or for anyone wishing for a quick cool down. Together these three form Solstice's main pool area, accompanied by four hot tubs.
A fully-stocked and staffed gym sports all the newest fitness machines, as well as a serpentine jogging track (eight laps to the mile). The nicest recreational area is the Lawn Club, and though Celebrity is careful to avoid excess wear and tear on the living grass, the ship's own backyard does feature a bocce court and a three-hole putting course. At the forward end of the ship, on Deck 15, is a basketball court.
The forward area including the basketball court on Deck 15 is ground zero for kids aboard Solstice. The court is sandwiched between the two dedicated kids' areas: X-Club (for kids ages 12 - 17) on the port side and Fun Factory (for 3- to 11-year-olds) on the starboard side. The rooms are of about equal dimensions and are stocked to the rafters with age-appropriate gear. The teen area also features a soft drink "bar" with a popcorn machine. Also clustered with the kids' clubs is the video arcade. In addition to that room's complement of the latest bleep, beep and zap machines, kids also have access to Wii consoles and foosball and air hockey tables.
The well-staffed youth program includes organized activities for five age groups, as follows:
Shipmates, ages 3 - 5, and Cadets, ages 6 - 8, offer dinosaur hunts, Sponge Bob trivia, face painting and water games. Ensigns (9 - 11) are engaged in scavenger hunts, pool games, bingo, basketball and game shows. Teens are split up into two groups. Those in the 12 - 14 sector participate in "tweens" activities like pool Olympics, game shows and karaoke, and those in the 15 - 17 group, which have less structured schedules, have a prom party and a "Dancing with the Stars" event.
In lieu of group babysitting, Solstice provides lunch, dinner and slumber parties for kids ages 3 to 11, so parents can lunch, sup and party at night sans kids. These "parties" go for $6 per child per hour. Individual in-cabin babysitting is available for one or two children 12 months or older for $8 per hour per child.
Family accommodations include four family cabins and 121 connecting cabins, as mentioned above.
Fellow Passengers
The typical Celebrity passenger is mid-50's, traveling as a couple, sophisticated and appreciative of the better things in life. The majority are from the United States, but that balance, as well as the ratio of couples to families with kids may shift between the Caribbean and European seasons.
Solstice juxtaposes bright sunlit colors, windows and skylights above with warm browns, tans, golds and reds in the carpets, furniture and wood trim below to warm up what might have otherwise been a stark decor. This stylistic stamp is most evident in the ship's cabins. Our comfortable 194-square-foot Deluxe Veranda cabin was carpeted in red and gold, with blond teak and walnut paneling and furniture. The couch and chairs were upholstered in cream leather, and the desk-cum-makeup table was topped with beige speckled marble. The balcony was, at 54 square feet, too small for anything more elaborate than sunbathing on one of the two webbed chaises or scenery watching. Between the two lounges was a teak-topped pedestal table.
Our bathroom was a pleasant surprise. We liked the curved acrylic shower door (in lieu of the oft maligned shower curtain) in specific, and the spaciousness and contemporary styling of the room in general. The quality ceramic tiles in varying shades of light browns gave the impression that the bathroom was custom-decorated, rather than prefab, as it no doubt was. We also gave high marks for storage space. Our only real beefs: a wall-mounted shaving or makeup mirror would have been nice, and the quality of the bath tissue, which was single ply and rough to the touch, was poor. Bath products, such as shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion, are provided.
Storage space was very good, with many nooks, crannies and cubbies to store stuff, in addition to the normal closet shelves and hanger bars. Other amenities are typical: robes, safes and refrigerator/mini-bars. Even in a cabin studded with high-tech electronics, the mini-bar accounting is handled by ticking off items on a usage list (thankfully) rather than by one of those automatic refrigerator sensor thingies.
The centerpiece of this room -- as well as those in all other categories -- is the large, LCD flat-screen television interfaced with a Mac mini computer, through which passengers can book reservations, services, and excursions; examine their accounts; check menus; and watch on-demand entertainment. The channel lineup includes everything from cartoons to classic TV to free movies (offered in two languages), a CBS sampler ("Eye on Celebrity"), cable travel, sports and news channels, ship information channels and multi-genre music channels. For those who left their laptops at home and still wish to access the Internet in-suite, they can do so using their stateroom's combination full keyboard and remote control. However, we found the system to be slow, clumsy and difficult to use, so if surfing the Web in your stateroom is a priority, bringing your own laptop still makes sense. As one might expect, the larger the cabin, the larger the screen. The minimum is 32 inches, increasing to 52 inches for the largest suites.
At the minimum end, basic inside cabins measure from 183 to 200 square feet, and represent 10 percent of inventory. Of the 1,279 cabins with ocean views (including suites), 1,205 have balconies -- a whopping 85 percent of total inventory, oceanview and inside combined. At the opposite extreme are the two Penthouse Suites, measuring 1,291 square feet with 389-square-foot balconies. These cabins offer floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, separate living room/dining room, baby grand piano, full bar, sofa queen sleeper, two 52-inch LCD TV's (the one in the living room has surround sound), full passenger bath, and a master bath with a whirlpool tub, shower stall with dual shower heads, double washbasins and even a 26-inch LCD TV. The verandah has a second whirlpool and lounge seating. The 44 Sky Suites represent the bulk of the suite inventory. They measure 300 square feet with 79-square-foot verandahs accessed through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, and have two beds convertible to queen-size and bathrooms with a shower/tub combination and washbasin. The living room has a sofa queen sleeper, vanity and 40-inch LCD TV.
One step down from the Sky Suites are the 130 Aqua Class staterooms. This is an entirely new class and concept of accommodations for Celebrity. The footprint of these cabins is identical to that of Concierge, Sunset Veranda and Deluxe Ocean View staterooms (192 square feet/53-square-foot verandah). The difference is in privileges and amenities. Located on Deck 11 near the AquaSpa, these rooms include an expanded assemblage of spa-oriented cosmetics, gels and bath amenities; upgraded linens, including a selection from the "pillow menu"; Frette robes and slippers; complimentary bottled water; a daily carafe of flavor-infused iced tea; canapes; and access to an exclusive room service menu of salads, whole grains and healthy dining choices.
The bathroom features a five-head Hansgrohe invigorating "shower tower." As mentioned earlier, AquaSpa passengers have their own specialty restaurant, Blu, and complimentary use of the AquaSpa Relaxation Room and Persian Garden (described later), a value of about $100 per passenger based on a seven-night cruise. Lastly, a "spa concierge" is available to assist in booking treatments, providing product information, and offering recommendations from the wellness library.
Those in ConciergeClass staterooms will notice that, oddly, there's no dedicated concierge service provided (they can use the same passenger relations staff that's available to all). Still there are perks, such as nightly canapes, and complimentary welcome aboard Champagne. Other ConciergeClass upgrades are similar to aspects of AquaSpa cabins: Egyptian cotton oversized bath towels, Hansgrohe massaging showerhead and Frette robes. Shoeshine service is complimentary, as is use of a golf umbrella and binoculars. Priority treatment takes the form of priority check-in, luggage delivery, embarkation and debarkation. In 2012, Celebrity expanded the ConciergeClass services to include an exclusive pre-departure lounge with free coffee and juices.
Families can take advantage of 121 connecting staterooms and four Family Ocean View Staterooms with verandahs. These rooms measure a massive 575 square feet with one master bedroom plus a second bedroom (with a single twin bed) and sitting area with a sofa (convertible to trundle bed).
Solstice has 30 state-of-the-art wheelchair-accessible staterooms, covering a wide range of categories from Inside to Sky Suite. Eighty percent (24) are outside, and 20 of the 30 accessible cabins have accessible balconies. All accessible staterooms have additional square footage over their non-accessible counterparts and have 32-inch-wide automatic doors with sitting-level key card slots. Most accessible staterooms feature five-foot turning radiuses. Bathrooms have roll-in showers, ramped thresholds, and lowered fixtures. A service animal relief box is available on request. Suites feature the services of a butler, who will, among other chores, assist in the moving of heavy luggage as well as packing and unpacking.
Celebrity Cruises is increasing its suggested gratuity by 50 cents per passenger/per day beginning on all bookings made on or after April 29 for all cruises that begin on or after the same day. The new suggested gratuity will be $12.00 per person/per day, if you're in a standard cabin; $12.50 per person/per day, if you're in a Concierge Class or AquaClass; and $15.50 per person/per day, for passengers in suites.
On Celebrity Solstice, the first of a new class of five vessels to be launched through 2012, Celebrity has created a dynamic new cruise ship. In many cases, a cruise line's "new class" often means just a larger, or slightly tweaked, version of a previous design. At 122,000 tons, Solstice has the size credentials, being the largest Celebrity ship ever launched, but there's much more to this vessel, and to the sisters that have since followed, such as Equinox and Eclipse.
Solstice has one of the best interior architecture designs we've ever seen, and passenger flow is excellent. While the ship's passenger-to-space ratio is standard for the industry, we never felt crowded and never experienced a single long line. On our completely full sailing the ship felt half-empty. Solstice is also an extremely easy ship to navigate, even for first-time cruisers. Everything is clustered: all the entertainment is forward; the food is aft; and -- insiders are quick to point out -- the money (casino, reception, shops) is in the middle. Even the specialty restaurants are all clustered on a single deck (Deck 5).
Solstice's style blossoms from the root of its name, "sol," meaning "sun." Even the casino chips bear images of the sun, a different stylistic representation on each denomination. And the sun plays an important role for the ship, from powering the 216 solar panels that contribute -- although to a minor extent -- to the ship's electrical grid, to nurturing what is perhaps the most unique feature of this, or any other, ship: a full half-acre of lush living grass. Called the Lawn Club, this area features bocce courts, a putting course and the Hot Glass Show, where passengers can delight in seeing the creation of complex works of glass art from basic raw materials to the finished objects.
Other "green" innovations include improvements in hull design and coatings, which boost fuel efficiency, and the use of eco-friendly refrigerants and lighting.
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The slogan for the ship is "food is at the aft end; entertainment is up front; and the money is in the middle." To that end, the restaurants are clustered aft of the atrium, and the Solstice Theatre (main show lounge) is fully forward. Between the main atrium and the Solstice Theatre is a mini-atrium, anchored at Deck 4's "Entertainment Court," the nexus for nighttime entertainment. Amidships, in between the dining and entertainment venues, are the casino, reception and a mind-boggling 19 boutiques and shops, covering every genre and price point. Show me the money!
In another cluster, various landings for the main atrium's elevators have been expanded to accommodate the card room, library, a museum-like interactive environmental awareness experience called "Team Earth," and the Internet cafe. The 24-hour library is spectacular, extending vertically for two decks, with towering bookshelves extending the full height of the room, and has a middling selection of books to borrow (we noticed that many passengers had brought along their own electronic readers, like Kindle and Nook).
The Internet cafe is a typical onboard facility with plenty of dedicated laptops (augmenting the stem-to-stern Wi-Fi) and enrichment classes in various popular applications from Word to Photoshop.
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The two levels of dress on Solstice are smart casual and formal. Two formal nights take place on a seven-night cruise. A large percentage of men opt for the tuxedo route.
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22 FEBRUARY 2009, PHILADELPHIA, PA—ZAP! ZOOM! POW! Superheroes, super villains, and their sidekicks have enjoyed an honored place in American comics and movies—as they have in cultures around the world. Watch out on Sunday, 22 March 2009 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., as superheroes, traveling through time and across continents, invade the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on the Penn campus in an afternoon of super antics, super games—and super fun!
It's WOW! Superhero Day, free with Museum admission donation, featuring activities for all ages: heroic talks and programs, comic book drawing workshops, superhero-style storytelling, a heroic scavenger hunt and heroic gallery tours, a balloon maker, a superhero marketplace with games and comics, Superhero Twister, comic hero mask making, and opportunities to learn and play popular superhero games. All superheroes and super villains who attend in costume receive discount admission ($2 off adult; $1 off children and senior citizens)—and the chance to win super prizes throughout the afternoon!
WOW! Superhero Day at the Penn Museum is a featured event of a year-long celebration, POW: Comics, Animation, and Graphic Novels, running Fall 2008 through Spring 2009 at the University of Pennsylvania.
Superheroes are the focus of three short programs. Peter Struck, Associate Professor of Classical Studies, University of Pennsylvania, looks back in time at "Ancient Heroes and Superheroes" at 1:15 p.m. "Costumed Culture Warriors" is the title of a short program featuring movie clips by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D., Director of Education at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, at 2:00 p.m. "The Physics of Superheroes, or Why Can't We All Ignore the Laws of Nature?" an interactive program by Bill Berner, Penn Physics Demonstration Laboratory Coordinator, takes a scientific view of the possible and impossible feats performed by a range of well-known superheroes at 3:00 p.m.
21 FEBRUARY 2009, PHILADELPHIA, PA—Music and dance of Africa, storytelling, arts and crafts, gallery tours, culture and cuisine—it all comes together at the 20th annual Celebration of African Cultures Saturday, February 21, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout the galleries of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The event is FREE with Museum admission donation ($10 for adults; $7 for seniors, 65 and above; $6 for students and children 6-17; free for Museum members, children under 6, and PENNcard holders).
10 FEBRUARY 2009, PHILADELPHIA, PA—For the summer of 2009, adventurous children ages 7 through 13 can experience a day camp that takes them through time and across continents at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on Penn's campus in Philadelphia.
Project Field Director David Gilman Romano Offers Update at January 27 Lecture "The Search for Zeus: The Mt. Lykaion Excavation and Survey Project"
21 JANUARY 2009, PHILADELPHIA, PA—In the third century BCE, the Greek poet Callimachus wrote a 'Hymn to Zeus' asking the ancient, and most powerful, Greek god whether he was born in Arcadia on Mt. Lykaion or in Crete on Mt. Ida.
A Greek and American team of archaeologists working on the Mt. Lykaion Excavation and Survey Project believe they have at least a partial answer to the poet's query. New excavation evidence indicates that Zeus' worship was established on Mt. Lykaion as early as the Late Helladic period, if not before, more than 3,200 years ago. According to Dr. David Gilman Romano, Senior Research Scientist, Mediterranean Section, University of Pennsylvania Museum, and one of the project's co-directors, it is likely that a memory of the cult's great antiquity survived there, leading to the claim that Zeus was born in Arcadia.
Penn Museum Explores Daily Life During Politically Tumultuous Times
A world-renowned collection of ancient Maya painted pottery, excavated by the University of Pennsylvania Museum nearly a century ago and reinterpreted in light of recent research in the field, provides the centerpiece for Painted Metaphors: Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya, a new exhibition opening at the Penn Museum 05 April 2009. Painted Metaphors runs through 31 January 2010, before beginning a multi-city national tour.
Like so many pieces of the famous Chama pottery that conservators meticulously put back together at the Penn Museum, Painted Metaphors yields new clues to understanding everyday life—and changing politics—of the ancient Maya of Guatemala 1,300 years ago.
Read more: New Exibition Opening - Painted Metaphors: Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya
Darwin Day Celebration is a Highlight Event for Philadelphia's YEAR OF EVOLUTION
14 JANUARY 2009, PHILADELPHIA, PA— Charles Robert Darwin, the world-renowned author of On the Origin of Species—and the originator of the modern theory of evolution—has his 200th birthday in February, and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology celebrates it in style, with the third annual free Darwin Day and Evolution Teach In Sunday, 15 February 2009 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The free afternoon program features short "teach in" talks in galleries by renowned experts, curator-led tours of Penn Museum's National Science Foundation-funded evolution exhibition Surviving, The Body of Evidence, and a physical anthropologist's "touchables" corner with casts of hominid skulls and other bones. An "Origins" scavenger hunt, a family program on dinosaurs, a game of Evolutionary Twister, an orchid display, and the opportunity to play some badminton, reputedly a favorite pastime of the evolutionary thinker, are also part of the afternoon. Darwin himself (or a reasonable likeness) promises to make an appearance to enjoy the festivities—and partake of the free birthday cake!
21 DECEMBER 2009, PHILADELPHIA, PA—Enter the New Year with the strength and determination of an Ox! The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology announces the 28th annual Chinese New Year Celebration, the Year of the Ox, Saturday, 24 January 2009, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Music and dance performances, healing and martial arts demonstrations, games, workshops, children's activities and much more - topped off with the traditional Chinese Lion Dance grand finale - are all part of the spectacular day-long celebration, free with Museum admission donation ($10 general admission; $7 seniors and $6 students with ID; free for children under 6, Museum members and PENNcard holders).
Read more: Penn Museum Welcomes the Year of the Ox at the 28th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration
14 DECEMBER 2008, PHILADELPHIA, PA—"I like the variety," said Erika Durham CT Technologist, Department of Radiology, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. "These are very different populations from what I work with during the week. And just the whole thing—helping science—that is cool."
For about one year, Ms. Durham has been one of HUP's CT technologists assisting scientists at the University of Pennsylvania Museum with a major, National Science Foundation funded project to cat scan the Museum's skeletal collections of thousands of human and primate specimens, as well as collections from Columbia University, the American Museum of Natural History—and, on this early Sunday morning—a collection of skulls from the Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
08 DECEMBER 2009, PHILADELPHAI, PA—Effective beginning January 2009, the new admission donation requested for entrance at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology will be as follows: $10 general admission; $7 senior citizens (65 and above); $6 for children 6 to 17 and full-time students with college ID; free for children 5 and younger, Penn Museum members and Penncard holders.
21 NOVEMBER 2008, PHILADELPHIA, PA—Co-curator of Penn Museum's Fulfilling a Prophecy and a student at the University of Pennsylvania, Ms. Seldin has been awarded a 2009 Rhodes Scholarship.
Ms. Seldin is a senior in the Department of Anthropology of Penn's School of Arts and Sciences.
Read more: "Fulfilling a Prophecy" Co-Curator Abigail Seldin Awarded Rhodes Scholarship
10 NOVEMBER 2009, PHILADELPHIA, PA—Grab your "Holiday Passport" and get into the spirit of the holiday season Sunday, December 7th, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., when the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology celebrates its 13th annual FREE Peace Around the World family-oriented afternoon. Continuing with last year's tradition, this year's theme is "Holiday Passport to Cultures," and all visitors receive Museum "passports" with itineraries to visit Penn Museum International Classroom speakers and learn about holiday traditions in countries around the world. The day also features international music, choir music by children and adults, exotic face painting, balloon art, international family crafts, free treats for children, and more!
This year's event is in honor of Elaine Garfinkel, who founded Peace Around the World at Penn Museum in 1995. Elaine was an active member of the Penn Museum women's community for fifteen years. Her kindess and compassion live on through this special event.
Public forum, "Climate Crises in Human History," will conclude two-day conference at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
16 OCTOBER 2008, PHILADELPHIA, PA—For the first time in human history the Earth's climate is changing—and we know about it in advance. The ancient Egyptians, the Maya, the Roman Empire and medieval Europeans—all of whom faced dramatic climate change—did not. Some adapted to changing conditions; some did not. What can we learn from their strategies—both the successful and the unsuccessful, as we face our own climate crisis?
07 OCTOBER 2008, PHILADELPHIA, PA—"Iyare!"—"May you go and return safely!"—is the phrase onlookers shout when Edo nobles head for the Benin Kingdom's palace in the West African country of Nigeria.
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology invites visitors to a new exhibition that focuses on the rich art and cultural heritage, as well as the ongoing traditions, of the Edo people of Nigeria's Benin Kingdom. IYARE! Splendor and Tension in Benin's Palace Theatre opens with a public celebration Saturday, 08 November 2008.
Nearly 100 objects from the Penn Museum's world-renowned collection of cast bronzes, carved ivories and wooden artifacts (16th to the 21st centuries A.D.) from the Kingdom of Benin, form the core of this new exhibition. Photographs from contemporary palace life, text, video, regional Nigerian art, and international art inspired by Benin culture, help to tell the story. The exhibition includes many Penn Museum pieces that have not been on display for decades, as well as loans of significant works from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Baltimore Museum of Art. IYARE! is an outgrowth of a University of Pennsylvania Halpern-Rogath History of Art curatorial seminar, and a curatorial collaboration between its students and African art historian and professor Dr. Kathy Curnow.
07 OCTOBER 2008, PHILADELPHIA, PA—How do you say "welcome to Philadelphia"—in every language of the world? Every year, as many as 1,000 guests from 100 or more countries network and make friends at the annual International Students Reception at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
International students, scholars and professionals new to the Delaware Valley are invited to attend, in their ethnic best, if they wish, this year's annual welcoming reception Friday, 17 October from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event is held in the majestic Chinese Rotunda at the Penn Museum, 3260 South Street on the University of Pennsylvania campus.
18 AUGUST 2008, PHILADELPHIA, PA—The Penn Cultural Heritage Center, dedicated to expanding both scholarly and public awareness, discussion, and debate about the complex issues surrounding the world's rich—and endangered—cultural heritage, has been established at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Philadelphia.
Dr. Richard M. Leventhal, Professor of Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania, Curator, American Section at Penn Museum, and former Williams Director of Penn Museum, is founder and director of the new Penn Cultural Heritage Center. PCHC draws upon the expertise of the Museum's curators, researchers, graduate students, other Penn department faculty, and outside scholars, for its programs. More than a year in the planning, the new Center has already piloted some spring 2008 programs for law enforcement professionals. It launches its public programming initiatives beginning in the fall of 2008.
Read more: Penn Museum Launches Penn Cultural Heritage Center
A New Exhibition Opening 13 September 2008 at the Penn Museum Tells the Long-Unspoken Story of the Region's Local Native Americans
01 AUGUST 2008, PHILADELPHIA, PA—Conventional histories of Pennsylvania declare that all but a few elderly Lenape people left the state by the opening of the 19th century. Many Lenape were indeed driven westward, and ultimately established communities in Oklahoma, Kansas, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, and in other parts of the United States and Canada. Yet, many remained here in secret. Children of the little known Lenape-European marriages of the 1700s stayed on the Lenape homelands (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, northern Delaware and southern New York) and continued to practice their traditions covertly. Hiding their Lenape heritage, they avoided discovery by both the government and their neighbors for more than two hundred years. Now, the descendants of these people have come forward to tell their story.
Read more: Fulfilling a Prophecy: The Past and Present of the Lenape in Pennsylvania
01 AUGUST 2008, PHILADELPHIA, PA—The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology has received a four-year, $300,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation to organize and run a cross-borders, international collaborative research program in Laos and Thailand. "Strengthening the Future of Southeast Asian Archaeology: Investigating the Prehistoric Settlement of the Mekong Middle Basin," will be directed by Dr. Joyce White, Senior Research Scientist in the Asian Section at Penn Museum, co-Director of the Middle Mekong Archaeology Project since 2001, and Director of the Museum's Ban Chiang, Thailand Project since 1982.
Read more: Penn Museum Received $300,000 Grant from Henry Luce Foundation to Conduct a Four-year...
27 JUNE 2008, Philadelphia, PA—Dr. Richard Hodges, Williams Director, Penn Museum, is pleased to announce a gift of $1 million from an anonymous donor to endow the Mediterranean Section Keepership in memory of Dr. Keith DeVries, longtime associate curator of the Museum's Mediterranean section and associate professor of Classical Studies at Penn.
Like most major geographical "sections" at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, the Mediterranean Section has a "Keeper"—a full time staff person responsible for the care of and access to the 34,000 artifacts in Penn Museum's ancient Mediterranean section collections. Lynn C. Makowsky, the section's Keeper since 2000, is the Museum's first Keith Devries Keeper. Ms. Makowsky holds an M.A. in Museum Studies from San Francisco State University. For the past six seasons, she has been part of the staff at the joint Penn Museum/Southern Methodist University/Franklin and Marshall College Mugello Valley Archaeological Project and Poggio Colla Field School in Italy.
Read more: Keith Devries, Mediterranean Section Kepership is Endowed at Penn Museum
20 MAY 2008, PHILADELPHIA, PA—After 37 years as Head of Conservation at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Virginia Greene retires, officially if not entirely, June 30, 2008—and it is safe to say that she will not be forgotten by her colleagues or by the many students and interns she helped to train at the Museum.
With about one million archaeological and anthropological artifacts collected from all over the world, Penn Museum has been a never-ending source of conservation opportunities and challenges. Unlike many conservators who specialize in archaeology or ethnography or certain kinds of materials, Ms. Greene has maintained a Renaissance woman's wide-ranging interest and capabilities. Among the thousands of artifacts she has examined and conserved over her tenure at the Museum are such diverse objects as the world-famous bull-headed lyre and Lady Pu-Abi's dazzling gold and lapis lazuli headdress, both from the famous ancient Sumerian site of Ur; intricately woven masterpiece baskets from the Pomo Indians of California; poison darts and textiles from the Dayaks of Borneo; and South American feather headdresses.
Read more: Virginia Greene, Head Conservator at Penn Museum Since 1971, To Retire
16 MAY 2008, PHILADELPHIA, PA—Children and their families are treated to a wide range of international performances, from Spiral Q Puppets, to an Africa storyteller, to a Native American dance duo this summer, when the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology presents its Summer Wonder 2008 Performance Series. Eight Summer Wonder programs, all free with Museum admission donation, run Wednesday mornings, June 25th through August 13th at 10:30 a.m. Performances last about one hour. Pre-registration is required for groups of 10 or more. For more information or to register, call (215) 746-6774.
Designed for children ages 6 to 12 and their families, Summer Wonder programs introduce diverse cultures and cultural perspectives through the performing arts. The 2008 series features:
June 25 - Spiral Q Puppeteers perform with a large array of giant puppets. Their presentation introduces visitors to the provocative use of puppets to affect social change and achieve community goals.
Read more: Summer Wonder 2008 Children's Programs Feature Puppetry, Music, Dancing, and More


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Focusing on the importance of the family unit, coaching legend Gene Keady, special assistant and advisor to the St. John's men's basketball team, was a featured speaker at March Dadness, an event held at Chelsea Piers that used the game of basketball to bring together parents and their children.
The March 3rd affair, hosted by New York City's Human Resources Administration (HRA) and its NYC Dads program, was part of the mayor's Fatherhood Initiative, which was created to connect fathers with their children in an effort to strengthen family bonds and community ties.
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