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Got a 30 mile ride here today. Beautiful blue sky; starting temp 65F, ending at 52F. For me, this is perfection for riding temps.
Here are some cell phone pics (those ARE horses in the field.)
Okay you San Diego/So Cal fiends.
Got a 30 mile ride here today. Beautiful blue sky; starting temp 65F, ending at 52F. For me, this is perfection for riding temps.
Here are some cell phone pics (those ARE horses in the field.)
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God does smile on us old cyclists sometimes, doesn't he.
Pretty Pics. Nice ride conditions and at this time of the year anytime you can ride is a good time.
Time only permitted a 10 miler today, through 75 degree temps. But it was wonderful anyway, if far too short!
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Sweet pic moments, Dnvr--wide open spaces and a open road/open sky/clean air. Such days are a blessing! My morning CA ride was upper 40's crystal bright. Makes that cup of coffee on return so much the better. Best wishes for tomorrow morning for us all. And a long, calorie burning, appetite whetting pre-meal ride for Thanksgiving!
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GEEZ !!!!!! That's a nice path, and empty. How long is it? That would be a sweet ride on a nice day.
I like the picnic area. You could take a lunch and just hang out where there's less asphalt and concrete.
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This trail ties into the whole Denver Metro trail system, all scenic. This particular section literally goes by my back door, and if I do the whole thing out and back, without getting on the connector trail, about 45 miles. If I get on the connector trail, I follow a trail that parallels a not-too-busy freeway about 15-20 miles, then it intersects with another trail following a river. If I go left I go into beautiful Chatfield State Park (and lake)Originally Posted by Dchiefransom
- [which then connects via mtn bike to Waterton Canyon, a beautiful canyon going 6 miles up the Platte River],
or if I go right, I can get to downtown Denver (17 miles) and about 20 miles beyond on the Platter River Trail.
There are connector trail to the whole system, each following creeks, some looping. The whole thing is about 3-400 miles, out and back or looping.
I can also go about 5 miles north on a road about .5 miles from my house, and then I am in Cherry Creek State Park (and lake), which has a wonderful loop trail which also connects to the Cherry Creek Trail going to Downtown Denver in about 15 miles.
There is a trail planned to run parallel with that road, so out my back door I can go directly to Downtown Denver, about 22 miles or so.
That picnic area is exactly 8.5 miles from my home. The trail continues to Franktown, about another 8 miles, and will eventually go another 5 miles to Castlewood Canyon State Park, a beautiful rugged hiking, rock climbing area. However, absent the trail there is a little used paved road that goes directly to the park.
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Oh man-making me jealous as heck. I sure hope that weather comes our way, I'm taking about 3 weeks of workdays off here and there for the rest of the year and I sure hope to get in some great rides like that.
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Some of the pics in the other thread don't look paved. If my Mega-Millions ticket hits, should I get a long distance bike that can handle gravel roads, for my trip around the country?
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The Highline Canal is not paved, which goes 66 miles throughout the area. However, this is NOT what you would ride on a tour, as it is almost exclusively a recreation trail, not a commuting trail. ANd I ride it with 700x25's all the time.Originally Posted by Dchiefransom
Except for Waterton Canyon, everything else is cement with a few patches of asphalt.
(I added a bunch of pictures to my previous response [above])
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My stoker and I are headed out for a Thanksgiving day morning ride with our local club. Hope we can pre-burn some calories. The turkey will be in the oven during the ride. It's been in the low 50s for high temps along the Wasatch front for the last few weeks. Logged about 110 miles last week-end, and hope to do as much over the upcoming, long holiday week-end. Wish you all could join us... OHB
Heck its even been nice up here in Laramie. 44 degrees on Nov 21st and that's at 7200ft (which is the elevation at the airport). AND the REAL bonus, NO WIND. Guess global warming isn't all bad.
Heck its even been nice up here in Laramie. 44 degrees on Nov 21st and that's at 7200ft (which is the elevation at the airport). AND the REAL bonus, NO WIND. Guess global warming isn't all bad.
Many, many years ago I was interviewed for a professorship at the U of Wyo.Originally Posted by RockyMtnMerlin
An interesting phenomena was that, in the entire town, their was only ONE house for sale.
For a variety of reasons, (having to do with access to top medical care for my son - who had severe medical problems at the time - during a potential heavy snow/blizzard, housing) I didn't take the job.
Quite a few for sale up here now. Pretty good cycling community and a bunch of us put on a great two day, three stage race (85 mile road race, crit and time trial) called the Dead Dog Classic. 24-25 June this year, ACA sanctioned. You ought to come up and spectate, race or volunteer. By the way University of Wyoming is totally flush with money now due to the boom in coalbed methane. Its hell on the environment but great for the state budget.Originally Posted by DnvrFox
Perhaps they could lend some to the U of CO, which seems not to have a dime.By the way University of Wyoming is totally flush with money now due to the boom in coalbed methane. Its hell on the environment but great for the state budget.
Peddled 18.5 miles around Broomfield yesterday to add some more trail milage to those I have GPS enabled. Weather was great!
Will have the new trail added sometime this weekend.
My main website: http://home.earthlink.net/~gps_dr doesn't have space for many pictures.
It does have trail descriptions, and uploadable routes & tracks.
My 2nd site: http://spaces.msn.com/members/gps-dr/ has some pictures from Denver area trails.
Love your website there GPS!
I only got in a 25 miler but it was doing the "Homestead Ridge Trail" which is nothing but contstant higher levels of "little hills" in the northern part of Colorado Springs!! Man it's a real heart & lung strainer, it's mostly concrete but had a bit of rough asphalt and one seriously narly dirt, rock, rutted downhill heading north and a hell'ish uphill coming back!! Best I've done is get 1/2 up it before rear tire traction and my road biased gearing and my arthritic knees give out!! :O Have to do 2.5 miles of dirt/road to get to the Rock Island Trail, which is a nice flat run on concrete, it' goes all the way downtown or you can head north and pick up the Homestead Ridge Trail like I did.Originally Posted by DnvrFox
One bad thing about trails here in the Springs, the start and end points aren't well marked and we seem to have a lot of "unfinished trails", they go and end without connecting to another trail, sounds like your system is better than ours for sure. The longest trail is the Pikes Peak Greenway along fountain creek, it goes from Palmer Lake, CO. thru Colorado Springs to end in Fountain, CO. It's got every type of surface you can think of, best on a fat tire comfort or MTB but I've seen lot's of the thicker tired hybrids on the trail too! Gona ride on Sat. morning but tomorrow is looking good enough to get in a last long ride on the motorcycle before the snow flies!
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"We ride just for the FUN of it"!
Those are the things I truly miss about living in Denver!
Ken, just shovelled snow in balmy 25 degree Ann Arbor.
The trail now extends from Palmer Lake north to the Greenland Open Space area, where it terminates at a replica of an old general store to the right of the I-25/Greenland exit. In this area it is called the New Santa Fe Trail. It also forms a 10 mile loop in that area. Be warned - the maps on the trail board and the handouts have "north" on the bottom. Took me a long time to get oriented, but my wife understood them perfectly!Originally Posted by BJ Ondo
We tried the trail from Greenland south and it was much too rough for my wife. Eventually, this will continue north to Denver. We have taken this trail from Palmer Lake south past the AFA, where the surface, though gravel, is much easier.
At the turn of the century, there was a continuous bike path from Denver to CS, which became a road upon the entryu of the automobile. People used to do centuries on this road with hard tires and single speeds.
LOL, ya know Fox, I can just picture YOU on that ride with a single speed, singing, "training is FUN, training is FUN"! We get a warmish weekend I'm gona have to bite the bullet and ride up to the Greenland Open Space! Would be great if they ever make the trail clear thru to Denver, I'd probably be "buzzard bait" but I'd give it shot!!Originally Posted by DnvrFox
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2005 Fuji Monterey Comfort/Hybrid
"We ride just for the FUN of it"!
At one time, bicycling was THE social thing to do. HIgh prestige. There were Biking Associations with their own clubs. Folks would ride in trains alongside bicycling racing routes.Originally Posted by BJ Ondo
There is a WONDERFUL documentary put out by the cable channel DC8 here in Douglas County with lots of pics, etc. during the bicycling craze.
The automobile changed all of this, becoming the status symbol, replacing bicycling.


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Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops with Arugula-Basil Rice Pilaf
Serves 4
• 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
• 1 6-ounce box rice pilaf mix, such as Near East brand
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 4 1-inch-thick center-cut pork loin chops
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (from a couple of sprigs), chopped
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar (eyeball it)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup chicken stock or broth
• 2 cups trimmed and chopped arugula (from 1 bunch)
15 to 20 fresh basil leaves, shredded or torn
In a medium pot over high heat, combine 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 and 3⁄4 cups water. Cover and bring to a simmer. Add the rice and flavor packet to the water. Stir to combine, reduce the heat, and cook for 18 minutes, covered.
While the rice is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for the chops. Add 2 tablespoons of the EVOO (twice around the pan). Season the chops with salt and pepper, then add to the hot skillet. Cook the chops for 5 minutes on each side.
Transfer the chops to a platter and cover with foil. Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of EVOO and the onions, thyme, rosemary, and garlic, then sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar, honey, and chicken stock. Cook until the liquids have reduced by half.
While the glaze is reducing, finish the rice pilaf. Add the arugula and basil to the cooked rice, stirring with a fork to fluff the rice and combine the greens at the same time.
Once the balsamic glaze has reduced by half, turn off the heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold butter. Stir and shake the pan until the butter melts. Add the chops to the pan and coat them in the balsamic glaze. Serve the glazed chops alongside the arugula-basil rice pilaf.
The chicken with tomato, basil, and smoked mozzarella can be served cold as well, making this dish perfect for lunch or dinner buffet entertaining.
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• 4 6-ounce chicken breast halves for the pork chops
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 8 thin slices fresh smoked mozzarella, cut from a 1-pound ball
• Extra EVOO, for drizzling
• Arugula
Do not chop or tear all the basil. Keep 8 leaves whole, then shred or tear the rest.
Prepare just as for the first recipe, but when you start the rice, melt the butter in the saucepan and sauté the minced garlic for a minute or so, before adding the water. Finish as before.
Prepare the chicken exactly as you would the pork, giving an extra minute on each side. After you've glazed the chicken breasts top with alternating layers of tomato, whole basil, and smoked mozzarella, using 2 slices of each per breast. Drizzle EVOO over the tomato, basil, and cheese and season with salt and pepper.
or TRY... Balsamic-Glazed Swordfish with Capers and Grape Tomato—Arugula Rice
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• 4 1-inch-thick swordfish steaks for the pork chops
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 pint grape tomatoes, red or yellow, halved
• 3 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
• 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (a handful)
Prepare just as for the first recipe, but when you begin the rice, melt the butter in the saucepan, sauté the garlic for 1 minute before adding the water. Cook as directed. Add the grape tomatoes to the rice when tossing the rice with the arugula and basil.
Cook the swordfish as you would the chops but cook for 1 minute less on each side. When you remove the sauce from the heat and add the butter, add the capers and parsley, too.
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The next morning we got up and went to the airport and boarded the Planet Air plane. They served breakfast during the two and one half hour flight. We arrived in Liberia, Costa Rica, and got on a bus for the two and one half hour trip to the ship. The bus was not very comfortable. The seats were too close together so there was no room for my knees.
It was a very long and tiring two days of travel for us. We were lucky we were not delayed by weather as many of the other passengers were. We spent a lot of time in the "hurry up and wait" mode. I do not know how HAL could have done better as they had so many passengers to deal with. We were glad we did the difficult portion of the traveling before the cruise as we had the cruise to look forward to. We knew we could recover on board.
The ship was a welcome sight. She is beautiful and classy. The port, Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, is nothing but a dock and a warehouse. It remindedme of the port in Seward, Alaska.
When our luggage arrived in our stateroom we noticed that two of the padlocks were missing. When we opened up the suitcases we knew someone had gone through them. They had opened up a carton of cigarettes and taken two packs. They put a big greasy hand print on one of my white tops. I haven't been able to get it out yet. We had brought eight little boxes of chocolate for Christmas gifts. They unwrapped one of them and left it.
Although this was an annoyance I was glad we heeded the warning to carry your medicine and your jewelry with you. At least one lady was not as lucky. She was filling out a claim form at the front office for jewelry that was stolen.
We left about two hours later than scheduled as we had to wait for some passengers who were late. We picked up more passengers over the next two days. Many passengers had been delayed by winter storms. On day two, while we were cruising Golfo Dulce, a tender went to shore to pick up 19 passengers. We were wondering how they got out to where the ship could pick them up. Costa Rica does not have a lot of highways or public transportation that would get them to us.
The first day of the cruise we were in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Several tours were offered but each one required a one and one half hour bus ride to get to the place that is featured. After the long bus ride the day before, I was glad I did not take one of these tours.
We were in Cabin 6173 on the Verandah Deck. The cabin was the same as on the Ryndam except the panel under the railing on the verandah is made of Plexiglas. You can see out while sitting in your chair. There is more space between the rail and the divider so you can more easily talk to the people next to you when you are both hanging over the rail. You can take out the back half of the barrier that is between the cabins. This would be great if you have a friend in the next cabin and want to talk or go between cabins without going out into the hall.
The elevators on the ship have lots of mirrors. The first few days I would step back so the person in the elevator could get out. Then I realized that I was just seeing a reflection of myself in the mirrors. Once I got confident and walked right in I would run into someone coming out. Thank goodness they were not crowded very often.
Others have written reviews about the look of the ship so I will not go into that. If you do not take a tour of the ship you want to stop by each of the pieces of art and read the plaque. That will give you some idea of its importance. Also, be sure to look for the little bear playing with the stick in the area of the Lido pool.
We got up early to see the Panama Canal. They were serving "Panama rolls," coffee, and juice on the outside decks. They opened up the "crew only" area on the Promenade Deck. There was plenty of room for everyone to see the Canal. The Canal was as impressive as I thought it would be.
There were lots of families on board. The children dominated the pools and the Jacuzzis. There were 168 children during this Christmas cruise and only 8 children the week before. Overall the children were well behaved. Santa came Christmas morning. He did not seem to like children, but the children liked the presents he brought for them.
The Christmas dinner was good. I had the biggest lobster tail I have seen on any ship. My husband had the turkey dinner. He was disappointed as it did not taste like the traditional turkey, dressing, and gravy we get at home. We had dinner at the Odyssey Restaurant one night. We thought the food was better in the dining room. I had seen pictures of intimate tables for two nestled into a nook in the restaurant. The nook ended up being windows onto the inside hall. If you get one of those tables you also get everyone going by the restaurant stopping and checking out what you are eating.
There were very few lines. If there was a line, as in the Lido during meals, they moved fast. They have the food arranged so you can enter the line at several places depending on what you want to eat.
Our last stop was the private island, Half Moon Cay. It was beautiful. The water was too cold for us wimps from Tucson, but many people were swimming. We went on the Glass Bottom Boat tour and enjoyed it. They have some permanent buildings on the island such as a church, a bar, stores for souvenirs, Ben and Jerry Ice Cream, and a few others.
The only problem was that the Volendam was there the same time we were. The island is perfect for one ship but was very crowded with two. We went to get some lunch and the line was so long, we didn't even try to get anything. All the chairs on the beach were occupied. I feel that HAL should re-think having two ships there at the same time.
Overall, it was a wonderful cruise. I would highly recommend the itinerary and the ship.
This was my 13th cruise, 4th on HAL. While I've not superstitious, perhaps I should have been. Embarkation was very smooth and things were fine, until we got to our stateroom. The refrigerator did not work and although checked twice by maintenance, was never fixed. Also, the light on the cosmetic mirror was out, the shower curtain was about a foot short and some of the drapery hooks were broken. The toilet stopped working the 2nd day, but was quickly fixed. However, it seemed the vacuum system had several hiccups during the two weeks. Taken separately, these are small concerns. Taken together, it adds up to lack of maintenance oversight.
We also had issues with the liquor bottle service. There was complete inconsistency in ordering. I wanted to upgrade the scotch from Cutty Sark to a single malt (the answer was no) and they finally agreed to JW Red at no upcharge. Our traveling companions next door wanted to upgrade from Bacardi Light to Bacardi Gold (sold at the same price in the bars) and were told no, period. If HAL is going to offer a bottle service, why make it difficultand not customer friendly?
As to the cruise itself, it was fine, except for the dreaded Novovirus (see end of review). The ship is still in good shape, the staff was very friendly and the entertainment (HalCats & Daryl @ the piano bar) were great. Cruise Director Gene was very friendly and always visible.
Ports: I'm not going to review any ports, except Puerto Chiapas, Mex.: I ask, WHY? this place is a complete waste of time. The town is about a half-hour bus ride from the port and there is nothing there. The ship offered two tours.
Food: typically good HAL fare. Salad choices were strange, but soups and appetizers were inspried. Except for one night when they couldn't seem to cook a steak correctly, entrees were usually well prepared. I don't do dessert, but they looked pretty good.
Disembarkation in San Diego (the ship continued on to Vancouver) was a mess. A few hundred passengers had chosen the expidited program to take their own luggage and HAL completely botched it, leaving most of us queued in the passageway for about a hour after the announcement. I'm 59 and well below the median age on the ship. Imagine a bunch of seniors jammed together and trying to negotiate a couple of narrow ramps with 50 lb. suitcases!
Now the dreaded Novovirus: more than 200 people came down with it. While HAL continues to blame the passengers, I think the cruiseline is more to blame. According to several blogs, HAL has had more breakouts than any other cruiseline. It's either the crew or a sanitation problem and it wasn't the first time on the Zuiderdam.
In summary, while HAL continues to run a class operation and I like the basic ship design and itineraries, the Novovirus problem (and the way they handle it) has me looking at other lines in the near future.
This was our 6th cruise on the 4th different cruise line (RCL, NCL and Carnival). I must admit, I was a little hesitant about booking a HAL cruise for my family of 6 (2 grandparents, 2 parents and 2 girls ages 14 and 10). I had read stories in the past about HAL catering to "older" seniors and not being a good line for families with kids. But, because my ultimate goal is to try all the major cruise lines at least once before I choose a favourite, I booked the Eurodam. What a pleasant surprise! The picture I had of everyone being in their 80s was all wrong. It was March break and there were people of all ages (including over 200 kids).
As everyone says, the embarkation was a breeze.
Food - The food was the best I've had on any line – hands down. Each line has areas where they excel and Holland America's is the quality of the food. The Lido Buffet had a wide variety of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner and it was all excellent. The freshly squeezed orange juice, waffles, eggs benedict station, fruit,etc. were delicious! Lunch was equally as good. We also tried the pizza and the 5 different burgers from the Terrance Grill - all excellent. Best turkey burger I've ever had!
The Tamarind was everything you've read about and more! I had the filet mignon and it was perfect. My daughter tried duck for the first time and liked it too! The chocolate dessert was one of the best, if not the best, dessert I've ever had!
The Pinnacle Grill was excellent too. My mother and father-in-law are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year and they surprised us with a special chocolate mousse cake – very nice. Again, the beef was excellent!
The Canaletto was equally as good. The reviews I read said it was average but the antipasto, lasagna and veal parmesan were as good as any top rated Italian restaurant I've ever been to. I guess HAL's average is better than most!
The dessert extravaganza was unbelievable. It was set up around the pool and there was a huge turnout but we had just eaten at the Pinnacle and were too stuffed to try anything. Have a light dinner on that night!
I also went against the grain and finally ordered room service for breakfast which was also very good. I don't know why people write complaints about the delivery being 15 minutes late or they get extra food with their order??? I loved sitting on the balcony in my pajamas watching the waves go by (or whales which we saw a few times!).
Ship – The ship is beautiful – very tastefully decorated instead of being overly lavish or bordering on tacky. We had a balcony room on the 5th deck which was great. Lots of storage space for 4 people. When the 2 extra beds were pulled out it was a little tight but that's to be expected. The beds and linens were the nicest we've had on any cruise. Our cabin steward was great – I hardly saw him but the room was always done perfectly. We never made it to many bars but dropped by the Explorer's Café on the last night and wished we had found it sooner!
The only thing I think the ship could use is a bigger pool or a 3rd pool. Both pools got pretty crowded on the sea days. We found it easy to get chairs despite the private cabanas taking up space but a bit more pool room would have been nice!
Entertainment – the shows were as good as any other cruise line and the Magician was the best I've ever seen (and it's not because he was a fellow Canadian either!). The kids loved him too!
Ports – Turks and Caicos was devastated by a hurricane 2 years ago but it doesn't mean that there's nothing to do on the island. The guys rented a golf cart and went geocaching and the girls walked the beach and sat by the pool at Margaritaville which was very relaxing.
San Juan is always fun. We took a taxi to the Coronado hotel/beach area which was beautiful. Next cruise may be a southern one leaving from San Juan!
St. Thomas was as picturesque as usual. Rented a car and went to Megan's Bay for the morning. The guys went geocaching around the island while the girls shopped in the afternoon and bought some jewelry of course! You never know when you're going to be back there again!
Half Moon Cay is the nicest private island I've ever seen. Beautiful beaches with sand like white flour and lots to see and do. If I ever go there again I'm definitely going horseback riding in the water! The BBQ they served was good and it was fun to spend a day on the beach for a change!
Summary – Overall, I would recommend HAL and the Eurodam to anyone and everyone. I will definitely try it again – and I can't say that about all of them!
BRIEF DISCLOSURE This was my first cruise. Before cruising, I read the other reviews of the Eurodam and they scared me silly. After the cruise, I felt like I had just finished sailing on a ship utterly different from those who gave Eurodam such bad reviews! How does one account for this? I'm not demanding enough? They are way too demanding? Who knows?
While I will note features I found disappointing, they are not the cruise-spoiling sorts of things; not by a Texas mile.
EMBARKATION My wife and I arrived in Fort Lauderdale the afternoon before the sailing, to ensure we had all the wiggle room we might need in transportation, and to allow for an unhurried approach to the cruise. It worked, and I recommend this to anyone if they're able to schedule it. Seek for hotels that offer shuttle service from the airport and to the cruise port.
Upon arriving at the Eurodam's pier, I was amazed at the efficiency, ease, and speed with which we delivered our bags to friendly, smiling porters; and, then, proceeded into the building, guided by friendly red-coated guides stationed along the way, as well asby a large blue line on the pavement. We stood in one line for less than five minutes. We sat on airport-waiting room seats for another five minutes, and then we were called to board the ship. Start to finish was about 20 minutes total. To us, it felt like a breeze, but we'd never been there and done that before.
Novelty is great entertainment and makes time fly.
ARRIVAL ON SHIP We were boarded directly onto the Lido Deck which contains the long buffet-style casual-dress restaurant. Yes, it was packed. Why not? It wasn't designed to accomodate the entire passenger list! But, everyone first appeared on the ship in this restaurant until the rooms were ready for occupancy. We did get food (plenty of it), and a seat for two with no difficulty. It would have been off-putting if this were the atmosphere of the place throughout the cruise; but, it was crowded only during this embarkation period. Once the rooms were ready, the crowd diminished immediately.
CABIN We had booked what Eurodam calls a Deluxe Verandah Ocean-View Stateroom (No. 5043, for those who want to see where it is on the deck plan). For what we desired and needed, it was entirely satisfactory. It was clean, the bed was fantastic, the pillows and linens were clean and exceedingly comfortable. The closets and cabinets easily held all the contents of two very large suitcases, a hanging bag, and the largest carry-on the airlines allow. We unpacked everything and found storage for the bags under the bed. The room came with a bath/shower combo. Towels were abundant and soft. Two bathrobes were provided. The cabin steward removed an excess of hangers from the closets. An easy-to-use room safe provided peace of mind.
The view from the veranda never disappointed. With floor to ceiling windows you could see the sunrise over the moving sea each morning.
Possible disappointments: there are only two 110 AC electric outlets in the room, and they are located at the desk/vanity. Also, the assignment of light switches on the walls must have been determined by rolling dice. It took a day or two to figure out how to get the lights you wished on to be on.
Another disappointment: the glass wall on the verandah was stained with sea water spray, so that one could not sit on the veranda and get an unclouded view of the ocean. As we disembarked, we noted these panes being washed. Evidently that washing was overlooked before we arrived.
FOOD: GENERALLY It's everywhere and effectiely it's all the time (except, perhaps, between midnight and 7:00 AM.). In-room dining for no extra charge is always available, though the menu is less varied. Each night, a card for ordering in-cabin morning repast is available. You can select delivery times within 30 minutes (i.e. 6:00-6:30; 6:30-7:00; 7:00-7:30; etc.). Whatever we ordered invariably arrived in the middle of the period. So we always had coffee in our cabin upon arising, my wife always ate a full breakfast in the cabin, while I ventured forth to meet new people over a lavish breakfast in the Rembrandt dining room.
FOOD: REGULAR MEALS IN THE REMBRANDT We booked the cruise late, so traditional early/late seating was alrady full. Instead we had open seating, and in future I will always choose this, as it guarantees you will be eating with new people at every meal, something I enjoy. It also gives us greater flexibility in our schedule. Open seating dining in the evening is available from 5:15 until 9:30.
The Rembrandt dining room is a two-level affair, pleasing to the eye, but regrettably noisy when full. Breakfast and noon meals don't have this problem; but evening meals are difficult for conversation at your table, unless you eat late or eat there on an evening when many passengers are in port for the evening.
We heard a few passengers complain of slow service. I never had that problem. The pace was leisurely, but so was I!
The four-course meal was generous (appetizer, soup/salad, entree, dessert), and plentiful. If you wished two of something, it was yours for the asking. One man one evening finished his 10- ounce New York Strip steak and asked for a second one, which came promptly to the table. I usually added a scoop of ice cream to the dessert I selected. For each course, you had at least six choices. Plus, there was a list of "always available" items for every course, no matter what the menu for the evening.
Again, service for us was always satisfactory. We never waited longer than one would ordinarily wait in a normal restaurant. I really enjoyed being served by efficient, nimble young men (no waitresses in the Rembrandt) who did NOT want to become my best buddy and engage me in tacky banter during the meal. Drinks were always filled without asking and with minimal intrusion. Our waiters were like our cabin steward (see below): easily summoned, minimally verbal, accurate and prompt when fulfilling requests.
FOOD: THE LIDO The Lido Deck contains the Lido Buffet in most of its central area. At either end of the Lido Deck are swimming pools and sunbathing areas, along with hot tubs and dry saunas, all available to any guest. There are numerous buffets -- some serving "tastes of the world" cuisine, others more conventional American fare (meats, vegetables, starches, breads). Salads, drinks, and desserts all have their own separate buffet stations.
The whole point of the Lido Restaurant seems to be speed and convenience. Patrons seemed to be mostly those folks in the pool areas that flank each end of the very long Lido Buffet. It was common during lunch to see "pool people" in the Lido, gathering their food and returning to the outdoors areas of the pools, where one found an abundance of tables under shade.
My wife and I often ate in the Lido at lunch. I usually ate a large salad, tempering my GI tract for dinner, dontcha know! After that first very crowded experience in the Lido when we arrived at the ship, we never found the Lido to be disagreeably crowded. It IS self-service. Most of the staff on the floor are busing tables, though they will respond politely and quickly to requests for refills on drinks (or, at least, those we asked did so).
FOOD: SPECIALTY RESTAURANTS The Canaletto: This is tucked into a corner of the Lido Restaurant. We missed it, so have no comment. Others we consulted were very pleased with it. No extra charge, but reservations are needed since it is small.
The Pinnacle Grill: a softly lit, wood-and-brass decorated steak place (plenty of other options available too: fish, chicken, lamb, pork). $20 a head extra to dine here, reservations required. The seating is by reservation, so you decide. My wife and I had our anniversary dinner there the second night at sea. Service was very good and the food was excellent. Knowing it was our anniversary (I had mentioned this when making the reservation before the cruise started), we were seated in a fantastic corner booth for two, giving us a panaramic view of the restaurant. A special anniversary cake came with dessert.
The Tamarind: this is billed as an "Asian fusion" restaurant, which seems to mean varied forms of Oriental-influenced fare. $15 a head extra to dine here, and my wife and I ate there the last evening of the cruise, forgoing whatever hoo-haw had been planned in the Rembrandt for the last night (who knows? maybe we missed something special?). The Tamarind was special. Very excellent service, and extremely tasty and exotically spiced food served in generous portions. Again, the four-course format with at least six choices per course.
Our Wasabi Soy-Crusted Tenderloin Steak was fabulous. The appetizers were abundant and plentiful. The ambiance of the restaurant was peaceful. I heartily recommend it.
My single quibble -- and this applies generally to the ship -- is that my ear is not tuned to English spoken with a very strong Indonesian or Filipino accent. So, I often found myself saying "Beg pardon?" and "I didn't understand you." But, we always got through these challenges, and we decided to face them with a gaming interest rather than irritation.
The Terrace Grill: this is a hamburger joint at one of the Lido Deck pools. The one day I grabbed something from it, they were offering cheeseburger, lamb burger, veggie burger, and turkey burger, all with fries and condiments. It was fast food on the ship, and though I was expecting to be underwhelmed, I was shocked and delighted with the charcoaly taste of the burger. Yum!
The dessert buffet was just inside the Lido Restaurant, so I ducked in there for cookies and ice cream, carrying them back to my bride with no problem at all.
Sundry Food: Hors d' oeuvres are served in many of the bars in late afternoon, but I never partook of those offerings. I'd be surprised to learn they were subpar, as all the othe food I ate was excellent. There is a coffe/pastry shop on the 11th deck that contains the internet stations and library. Imagine a smallish Starbucks and you'll know what it's like.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT Almost every evening, there was a show in the triple-deck space of the Mainstage auditorium. Lasting about an hour, these shows were quite good. I feared there might be a lot of raunch (such as one might find in a Las Vegas floor show), but these were free of that sort of funk. The singers had strong, on-key voices, the dancers were athletic and nimble; the shows (according to someone I spoke with) are designed by Barry Manilow. Given the space constraints of a ship, I was intrigued with how lively a show they produced with the sets and lights available.
The show was offered at 8:00 and 10:15 in the evening, the earlier audience far more "packed" than the latter. A highlight for us was a magician. I'm sure the shows change frequently through the year, so I won't comment further. If Holland is able to secure the same quality of performers as what we saw, no one will be disappointed.
ON BOARD ACTIVITIES These were abundant and varied. In a week, I could not possibly partake of most of them (even if I had wanted to; I don't gamble, for example). There was a cooking seminar running through the week; also one on digital photography, with laptops supplied. Lectures in the Mainstage on various ports and their attractions were common. The ship contains a library with a couple of thousand books of varied fiction and nonfiction (my wife found and read a 400 page work on the Congress of Vienna in 1814).
Internet service is pricey -- from 85 cents a minute to 45 cents a minute if you buy access in chunks. I purchased 100 minutes for $55, so I could monitor a few potential trouble spots at home. I used up about 60 of those minutes. I could also read one blog of personal interest by pulling up the page on the screen, and then hitting the print button. Actual reading took place via ink on paper.
Internet stations are plentiful. I never saw anyone waiting to use one.
Personal Complaint: I could find no place on the ship (other than my cabin) that was truly quiet. There was always noise -- people talking, overhead music -- which prevented me from reading a book I'm reviewing for a publication. I really needed a genuinely library-quiet atmosphere for this, and I was disappointed that in a ship as large as the Eurodam there is no such spot (not that I could find; and, I queried several staff about this).
EXCURSIONS Holland offers many of these. We did only one -- I parasailed at Half Moon Cay. Otherwise, on this first-cruise experience, my wife and I kept ourselves to wandering around the ports, looking to see what we would find on our own. It was fun. It was successful. We were entertained. On St. Thomas the shopping was a blast, particularly if you're looking for distilled spirits or jewelry. Much to my delight I found and purchased a pair of sapphire and diamond earrings for my bride -- lovely, dangly, sparkly things -- for a price that was unbelievable, from a long-established and highly rated jeweler (Cardow).
As I scanned the excursion list from Holland, they seemed pricey to me for what they described. Obviously, I can be wrong here. But, with so much in port to do and see without paying someone to herd your around --- well, we'll exhaust these possibilities before we feel attracted to excursions.
SERVICE Paul Motter's essay concerning service on Holland, available at this site here says it all. Read it. I confirm what he says.
Our cabin steward obviously studied us to know what we wanted, how we wanted it, when we wanted it, and he delivered it totally behind the scenes. Example: I asked for ice within two hours of arriving in the cabin. The bucket never lacked for ice for the remainder of the cruise.
Every time we returned to our room, it had been tidied up, even if we were gone for only an hour. One cruiser joked that the cabin stewards were like ninjas -- when you are in they're out, when you're out, they're in. You begin to think they hid in a secret compartment in your cabin, jumping out as you depart to tidy up you little messes. It was one of the most astounding things I've ever seen. Beds turned down every night, lights dim, chocolates, ordering card for in-cabin wake-up coffee and food as we pleased. I don't know how they do this for over 2,000 passengers at a time.
OTHERS' IMPRESSIONS This was our first cruise. Most of the folks we met had cruised six, twelve, even more cruises, on differint lines. We invariably asked them to rate the cruise lines they had used, and to compare them to Holland. In every case, they said that this cruise on the Eurodam was superior to anything they had encountered elsewhere. I wonder if I am now set up for disappointment if I ever cruise another line!
We recently completed our 8 day cruise on the Eurodam. At the outset, let me offer two points. One, I think we are fair and reasonably objective people. Two, I have always appreciated people who have taken the time to write a review and help us have a more enjoyable vacation. So, we really wanted to return all the effort others have taken on our behalf.
Embarkation The embarkation was as smooth and efficient as we have every had on a cruise. Our time in the line waiting could only have been 5 minutes. Holland staff members were very pleasant and helpful,truly the easiest part of the cruise. Holland can be very pleased at their staff
Cabins We opted for a deluxe veranda. Upon entering our room, we immediately felt claustrophobic. Rather than an modern elegant feel, the room had unattractive bedding, cheap cardboard prints on the wall and poor lighting. The balcony was decent sized but we were left feeling very very disappointed in the room. It was impossible for two people to pass each othter between the bed and the door to the veranda. The Eurodam reports to being oneof the newest ships in their fleet but "reads" like a Holiday Inn circa 1984. Certainly not "luxury" cruising. The public areas below the main deck were not much better. I'm not sure who was making the design choices for the ship but the overall effect was not good.
Food There is good news and bad news. The good news - the speciality dining was very good with Tamarind (their Asian fusion dining) being excellent. We're from NYC and this could hold it own with any restaurant in NYC. Pinnacle Grill, their steak house, was solid. The maining dining was acceptable with one or two high spots, but mostly just pretty average. Holland should be embarrassed about the Lido. The theme seems to be substitute quanity for quality. What you end up with is alot of really really really bad food. Room service was so bad that we almost enjoyed seeing what would be offered. We used room service for coffee in the morning to wake up on the veranda
Excursions I have to respect Holland for cancelling our Power Snorkeling. They weather was iffy and rather than have people have a bad experience, they cancelled. We ended up just enjoying the sun in Turks and Caicos.
There was much to much emphasis on shopping on St Thomas. What the shopping winds up being is a seemingly ending string of jewelry stores...literally over a hundred offering essentially the same thing. Shop for an hour, then jump in a cab and go to Megan's Bay. Truly one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There is inexpensive food and changing areas, so just bring your swim suits with you.
San Juan was lovely. We enjoyed just walking around Old San Juan much more than I thought we would. Others who had taken the tour in the rain forest loved the tour but hated having to travel almost 1 1/2 hours in each direction. Just get off the ship, and walk one minute to old San Juan. It's impossible to not be charmed but this part of town.
Half Moon Cay Their private island was one of our favorite parts ot the trip. The beach is one of the most beautiful we had ever been on. It requires a tender to get to the shore so go before 8AM or after 10Am. The line to get to the tenders is very very long between those hours.
Our fellow cruisemates We were truly shocked at the average age on the cruise. The average age was easily over 70. People under 65 were VERY few and far between. I'm not against crusing with a varity of ages, but wished it had been a little more balanced. We felt very much in the minority.
Overall I can only say that we were very very disappointed with the cruise. We had previously cruised with Holland (Zuiderdam)and were excited about a newer ship. I would never suggest people cruise with Holland and wished we had chosen to go with Celebrity or Princess, as what we had orginally planned to do.
Boarding the Eurodam was fast and easy. The ship was very beautiful. After everyone got settled in the ship did not seem crowded except for the aft pool area. The food in the Main Dining Room was very good.
The lido buffet was average. Our veranda room on deck 5 was very good with lots of storage. Half Moon Cay was nice even though it rained that day, then on to Aruba then Curacao. The New Years Eve Party was great with food stations placed all over the ship and champagne handed out to the adults and sparkling juice given to the kids. Good Job Holland America and crew. My family will be back soon.
We went on a 7 day cruise over New Year's on Holland's Oosterdam. The crew was very helpful and extremely friendly. Our balcony cabin was a joy and it was nice having the sunshine in the middle of winter sitting on the balcony - well worth the money difference. We went to Mexico and were in Cabo on New Year's Eve. Although we didn't make it till midnight on the 31st, we heard it was delightful. The dinners were good but we like the food better on Princess. The live flowers everywhere were a nice plus. It was easy boarding and not so easy disembarking, only because we didn't want the fun to end. If we were to change anything it was the fact that breakfast was cut off way before we were scheduled to disembark. They hadn't told us the day before and there were some mad folks. We had a wonderful, memorable time for bringing in 2010!
This was the worst cruise we had ever taken. We were to go to 4 Island only went to 3. Then there was a lifeboat in front of our window,here we are out at sea and we hear scraping and banging right in front of our window ones are working on the hanging lifeboat right there and looking in our window. I called the front and they said we'll have them move, which they did only to come back later that day. Why would they do this when ones are at sea and can be in the cabins? Then then the shore excuision thur the ship as a joke not good at all. Would never go with Holland America again.
Also beware of the casino. They will let you have $1000 a day credit per person in your room. And you will lose. So watch out for that snake pit!
By the way, we had a verandah room. The verandah, or tiny little outside deck, is way nicer than the room.
The rooms are about the size of a large walk in closet -- very tiny.
Also watch out for the constantsales pitches. They have whole channels on television devoted to selling you stuff on the ship. The shore excursions are dynamite, but my advice is for the price you pay just to get on the boat, fly to a city, and pay for your excursions, staying in a nice hotel room. You not only get a way nicer place to lay your head, but you can pay for way more excursions also. You can easily spend several thousand dollars on shore excursions off the ship, and they are expensive!
Also watch out for illness. Way easy to get sick on this ship.
Holland America devotes a whole channel on the stateroom tv to selling you jewelry.
They have seminars on the ship just to sell you stuff.
This was probably the best cruise we've taken out of about 10 and on everything from Independence of the Seas to Emerald Princess, NCL Pearl and Carnival Liberty. The ship was very clean, the cruise had 2200 folks on board which is full, and no problems with lines or getting a lounge chair at the pool or any inside/outside deck. The food was excellent and you could get anything served in the Rembrandt dining room (formal) at the buffet for dinner without dressing up. Ice cream and dessert selection were outstanding. Crow's nest library and coffee shop was outstanding. Movies on board were excellent in the best appointed screening room at sea. Broadway shows and singers and dancers were excellent. Rooms were very nice, most with bathtubs. Excellent value for the money and very relaxing time. Easiest on and off the ship so far in 10 different cruises! Some older folks but generally a good age range of fellow guests. Very user friendly gym. Love the ability to close in the center pool whenever necessary, which makes it useable in any weather.


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text: [[quoteright:300:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gateseven_9782.jpg]]''Gate 7'' is the newest manga by the popular all-female manga-ka circle known as Creator/{{CLAMP}}. It was first published in 2011 in ''Jump SQ'' and went into a hiatus in 2014.When Chikahito Takamoto decides to finally take a trip to Kyoto he stumbles across three strangers. When he realizes things aren't quite what they seem, he is attacked by a faceless creature that is quickly slain by Hana. Chikahito wakes up in an apartment and is greeted and offered udon by Hana, Tachibana, and Sakura who have gone through his things, thinking him an assassin. For some reason, Chikahito is unaffected when Tachibana tries to remove his memory. Flashforward three months later and Chikahito has tranferred schools to Kyoto and is now involved with the trio. One thing is known: this wasn't the Kyoto he wanted to experience.----!! This manga provides examples of:* ActionGirl: While Mikoto's specialty is divination, she can also use her [[WordsCanBreakMyBones kotodama]] for offense.* AfterActionPatchup: Masamune get a cut on his nose; though he was expecting a SmoochOfVictory, a lick of Hana on his wound is good enough to him to proclaim that day as special for all eternity.* AwesomeArt: Though CLAMP is famous for their CostumePorn and SceneryPorn, ''Gate 7'' takes the cake. They haven't done something as beautiful since ''Manga/RGVeda''.* AntiMagic: Probably Chikahito, given that Mikoto's description of him is "everything is cleared out" and Tachibana's memory removal does not work on him.** But wait, if he's an AntiMagic, [[FridgeLogic how could Hana put the Modoridori on him?]]* TheBeautifulElite* BeautyEqualsGoodness: Subverted, since Iemitsu is an EvenTheGuysWantHim {{Bishounen}} and he's a villain.* BeethovenWasAnAlienSpy: [[spoiler: UsefulNotes/OdaNobunaga, UsefulNotes/ToyotomiHideyoshi and UsefulNotes/AkechiMitsuhide were all contractors of Oni. Oda Nobunaga and Akechi Mitsuhide also seem to be not quite dead]].* BigDamnHeroes: [[spoiler:Masamune in chapter four.]]* BigEater: Hana, especially where [[TrademarkFavoriteFood noodles]] are concerned.* BloodOath: The blood contract with the Oni.* BondCreatures: The Oni.* BreatherEpisode: Chapter 18. No big fights, no enemies introduced, just a normal morning for Chikahito and company.* CastFullOfPrettyBoys: It's Creator/{{CLAMP}}, what you did expect?* Creator/{{CLAMP}}: Their newest series.* DamselInDistress: [[spoiler: Sugihime]].* DeathGlare: Akechi attempts one in order to intimidate Hana; Hana gives one in return, creeping Akechi out.* DeliciousDistraction: Hana can't go on errands on her own because the mere smell of [[TrademarkFavoriteFood noodles]] takes her out of the way. * DopeSlap: Kojyuuroh's main method to keep Masamune in check.* EyepatchOfPower: Masamune. He is the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date_Masamune one-eyed dragon]] after all.* EvenTheGuysWantHim: Iemitsu. The Ten Braves seem to like Yukimura ''a lot'' too.* FaceFramedInShadow/ InTheHood: [[spoiler: Sugihime's introduction]].* {{Fainting}}: Chikahito somehow manages to faint twice in the first chapter.* FinishingEachOthersSentences: Part of the ShipTease between Tachibana and Sakura.* FloralThemeNaming: The three members of the Urashichiken. See MeaningfulName below.* TheFourGods: On the covers of the compiled volumes.* GenderBlenderName: The biggest guy is named Sakura...* GISSyndrome: Many backgrounds are pictures of Kyoto locations.* [[spoiler: GoThroughMe: Chikahito puts himself between Masamune and Gracia to prevent the former from killing the latter.]] This counts as a CrowningMomentOfAwesome for [[OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent Chikahito]], who has been rather [[NonActionGuy non-aggressive]] prior to this.* GottaCatchThemAll: To obtain the Dairokuten Maou, one must subdue the greatest amount of Oni as possible in the world. [[spoiler: This can be accomplished by either making the Oni's owner a subordinate or killing the owner and stealing the Oni]].* HandsomeLech: Sakura is hinted to be this.* HoldingHands: Hana and Chikahito* [[{{Omochikaeri}} I'm Taking It Home With Me]]: Inverted, the RidiculouslyCuteCritter wants to go home with the protagonists.* InvisibleToNormals: The Oni.* LampshadedTrope: [[http://www.mangareader.net/gate-7/1/12 "Wait, isn't this like]] [[http://mangafox.me/manga/gate_7/c000/28.html last time's development!?"]]* LoveFlowers: These occur frequently, particularly whenever [[ShipTease Chikahito stares at Hana]].* MeaningfulName: Mikoto's name is composed of the kanji for "god" and "word", which hints that she can use [[WordsCanBreakMyBones kotodama]]. Tachibana ("wild orange") and Sakura ("cherry tree") are named after the orange and cherry trees in front of the throne hall of Heian Palace.* NoBiologicalSex: Hana, maybe.* NoodlePeople* OneHeadTaller: So far, Hana is dwarfed by all of the male characters.** Except possibly Masamune.* OneSteveLimit: Now what other famous CLAMP series have [[TsubasaReservoirChronicle a character]] [[Manga/CardcaptorSakura named Sakura]]?* {{Onmyodo}}* OralFixation: Masamune and his lollipop.* OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent: Chikahito.* PandaingToTheAudience: [[http://www.mangareader.net/gate-7/18/14 Hana's panda costume]].* LockedOutOfTheLoop: Explanations are slow coming from the Urashichiken residents, leaving Chikahito (and the audience) in the dark about what is really going on with the oni and their masters.* PowerCopying: [[spoiler: Hana's ability.]]* ThePowerOfLove: [[CrazyJealousGuy Masamune]] claims to Gracia that if her Oni's abillity is to control men's hearts, it wouldn't work on him because his heart is Hana's already. [[HilarityEnsues Cue]] ImagineSpot.* RidiculouslyCuteCritter / CuteKitten: Just look at this little boy, [[http://www.mangahere.com/manga/gate_7/c015/21.html It's fricking adorable!]]** TeamPet: Since Hana adopted it.* RunningGag: Chikahito screaming and Tachibana saying him he's too loud. DopeSlap optional.* SacredFirstKiss: It's implied that Chikahito's first kiss is taken by Hana [[spoiler: when the latter performs a charm on him to make him return to Kyoto]]* SchoolUniformsAreTheNewBlack: Now that the school year began, we can expect a lot of chapters with Chikahito in his uniform. * {{Seers}}: Mikoto's forte. [[spoiler: Also, Sugihime's power.]]* ShownTheirWork: In real life, Date Masamune is probably bi. In show he's obsessed with the one agendered character.* StrangeMindsThinkAlike: Well, when it's about "Hana being cute", Chikahito ''and Tachibana'' of course [[http://www.mangareader.net/gate-7/19/5 think alike.]]* SupremeChef: Chkahito.* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Hana ''loves'' noodles.* UnlimitedWardrobe* UrbanFantasy: The story is set in modern day Kyoto.* {{Yandere}}: Masamune to Hana.----


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In this picture taken 16 December 2001, Indian policemen present... News PhotoBombing,India,New Delhi,Parliament Building,Police Force,Shooting a Weapon,Suspicion,Terrorism,WarPhotographer STRCollection: AFP 2005 AFPNEW DELHI, INDIA: (FILES) In this picture taken 16 December 2001, Indian policemen present bombing suspects Mohammed Afzal (R),Syed Abdul Rehman Geelani (2L) and Shaukat Hussain (L) in New Delhi. India's Supreme Court 04 August 2005, confirmed the death penalty of a Afzal who was convicted in a December 2001 attack on India's parliament that pushed nuclear rivals India and Pakistan to the brink of war. The sentence of Hussain who was convicted and sentenced to death by a high court was commuted to 10 year in prison. His wife and Delhi University Professor Geelani had lower court acquittals upheld by the Supreme Court, Press Trust of India said.Five armed rebels stormed the parliament on 13 December, 2001, killing eight police officers and a gardener before they were shot dead by security forces. A journalist wounded in the attack died months later of his wounds. AFP PHOTO/STR/FILES (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images)


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We're all (from Variety to Cat Fancy) also waxing expert on what films were the best of the best of the best of the past ten years. Which is why there is an unnavigable sea of opinion polluting the internet right now. Neil and I thought, 'If everyone else is doing it, why can't we? And why not do it better?" You may ask (since I'm forcing you to rhetorically), "How can giving your opinion be better than everyone else's tepid version of an almost-arbitrary-seeming list?" I'm glad you asked. Neil and I anticipated this task back in October and began planning what would become far too much work for two people who essentially sit around watching Animal House all day.
The algorithm, which we've nicknamed Simon, spat out just over 300 films, reducing our master list by 90%. Full Movies. What The Hell Is This Movie About? Let's Watch It One Hundred Times. Uh oh.
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Midnight in Paris Woody Allen's latest places starving writer Owen Wilson in Paris with his fiancée, Rachel McAdams.
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They are original and smart (even mid-dick joke). Some are raunchy comedies, some are stark dramas, some defy classification, but all are unflinchingly honest (even mid-dick joke). Though they very seldom win awards, the best teen movies usually compel repeat viewings and somehow seem to intuit the needs and tastes of generations to come. Here are 15 of the decade's most memorable explorations of all the intrinsic charms and traumas of teendom. Most likely to influence future filmmakers: Brick (2005) Writer-director Rian Johnson overhauled the teen genre, the noir, and blew everyone's mind by setting this brilliant whodunit in a high school. Most likely to cause a lot of ill-advised sweater fondling: Wet Hot American Summer (2001)


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With the screening being held as part of the 26th Edition of the Guadalajara International Film Festival, the "Desperate Housewives" actress executive produced the picture - which puts the spotlight on the situation facing the nearly 500,000 child migrant farm workers in the United States.
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text: The Escalade has lived a complicated life. Over the past fifteen years, the Escalade was simultaneously the biggest hit for Cadillac in a generation and a setup for every "bling" reference your parents have made in an uncomfortable attempt to relate to you. Just when it seemed that the Escalade had outlived its relevance, here comes a revitalized Cadillac riding a hot streak and ready to make the Escalade a legitimate luxury SUV contender. Spy shots haven't revealed everything about the 2014 Escalade yet, but what we've seen so far indicates a turn toward a more mature, elegant SUV. Combined with Cadillac's CUE infotainment system and recent success with high-end interiors, the 2014 Escalade could be flying in a little bit under the radar compared to its overly chromed reputation.


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"A diplomat is one who bravely goes abroad to lie for his country"
— English courtier
"A sincere diplomat is like dry water or wooden iron."
"There's no such thing as the United Nations."
— John Bolton, American ambassador to the United Nations
"Annenberg appears at palace and forgets to remove a funny hat (early Chaplin, this); then he is brief on how to begin the long march to the throne. "We start," he is told sternly, "with our left foot." Starting with the right foot, he approaches the Queen. With that graciousness for which she is insufficiently paid, Britannic Majesty asks if he is living at the embassy. Little does she know she is playing right into a Nixon joke. Like many Americans who inherit money and evade school, Annenberg has not an easy way with the President's, much less the Queen's English. At first startled by the difficulty of the question, Annenberg gives a great Bert Lahr Uhhh. Then, laboriously, he constructs the following answer (like all great acts, this one improves with each airing): "We're in the embassy residence, subject, of course, to some of the discomfiture as a result of a need for, uh, elements of refurbishing and rehabilitation." Then a perfectly timed reaction shot of the Queen looking as if a cigar had exploded in her face."
— Gore Vidal, "An American Press Lord"
Sisko: As a matter of fact, Curzon Dax used to take perverse pleasure in assigning me to take care of VIP guests.
Bashir Ah. So now you take the same perverse pleasure in doing it to me.
Sisko: Exactly.
Bashir May I ask, sir, when you graduated from this sort of assignment?
Sisko: The day I hit one of the guests.
Bashir Ah. So now you take the same perverse pleasure in doing it to me.
Sisko: Exactly.
Bashir May I ask, sir, when you graduated from this sort of assignment?
Sisko: The day I hit one of the guests.
—Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, "The Forsaken"
"You're not here to change things! You're here to gain respect, according to their culture, and to demonstrate that they should throw in with the New Republic."
— Tomer Darpin to Wedge Antilles, who is refusing to follow local customs.
"We must acknowledge once and for all that the purpose of diplomacy is to prolong a crisis."
— Spock, Star Trek: "The Mark of Gideon"
"For a guy with diplomatic immunity he's not very diplomatic."
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"Nit-witted ninepins! Bashi-bazouks! A C.D. platenote , so you can do as you like! Certified Diplodocuses, that's what you are!"
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AI Software Predicts Enemy's Next Moveby Lisa Zyga
Basedon observations of an opponent's past behavior, a new software system is trying to predict what the opponent will do next. DARPA, the US government's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, is funding the project in hopes that it may be useful in future battles. read more »
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With EyePassword, a gaze-based interface, users need only to look at the numbers on the keyboard to enter their password. Researchers say that this technique makes it much more difficult for spies to determine passwords from over your shoulder. read more »
Chews Your Music with Bite-activated Deviceby Steve Levenstein
Crowded subway trains really bite... but now researchers in Japan have come up with a neat new "hands free" way to operate music players that puts the bite on overcrowding by letting the user control his or her iPod with their teeth! read more »
Magic Wheels Combine Skateboard with Scooterby Body Beauty
What do you get when you combine a unicycle with a skateboard and a scooter? You get a new innovative form of transportation for the young and the young at heart. It's called The Magic Wheel and was invented by a "bored" Swiss designer whose name is never mentioned. read more »
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Scientist Dickson Despommier has designed a scheme to grow crops inside 30-story skyscrapers. This urban farm concept could help feed a rapidly growing population, leave space for forests, and supply potable water for entire cities. read more »
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Close your eyes and imagine a neighborhood without loud lawn mowers in the morning or the afternoon or the evening. Imagine a yard where your garden waters itself and saves water too. Imagine a yard that is so green even the tiles and the lighting are environmentally friendly. Now open your eyes and meet the alternative eco-friendly design, the Verdi Lawnscaping System. read more »
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It sounds too good to be true: a machine that can get rid of almost any kind of waste at a fraction of the cost of today's disposal techniques, eliminate existing landfills, and produce an excess of clean energy to be sold back to the grid. This very realistic process is called plasma gasification. read more »
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Yamaha boasts a long and proud tradition in the motorcycle world, and the company aims to continue setting the pace with models like the glow in the dark, iPod ready EC-02 electric bike. read more »
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For some people, taking high-quality pictures is the main feature they'd use on their cell phone (after talking, of course). Sony Ericsson's new K770 Cyber-shot phone may offer the best in this category so far. read more »
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Red Bulls Coach Calls Season His 'Messiest'
With a busy off-season ahead of him, Red Bulls coach Hans Backe took some time on Tuesday to evaluate his side's performance this year. The picture that emerged was not pretty. At various points, the team has had to cope with a fractious locker room, the prolonged absences of several starters, a reputation as a dirty team and major defensive frailties.
"I tell you, this has been the absolutely messiest year I've been involved in in 32 years," he said. "It has to be cleaned up for next year."
Now as the team tries to put itself in order for next year, Backe admitted that perhaps he was naive to think that the Red Bulls could be successful trying to play elegant, possession-minded soccer. The Red Bulls know they are in desperate need of steel and discipline.
"That's what this league has basically been built on," defender Tim Ream said. "Big, strong, fast, physical guys."
—Joshua Robinson
Giants' Kiwanuka Named Player of Week
After making 12 tackles and intercepting a pass in his team's 24-20 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday, Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week. It marked the second time Kiwanuka has won the award. He previously received the honor in 2008.
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In some shows, when in combat a character adds to the humiliation of his foes by throwing puns in every time he/she attacks. Heroes and villains with powers will use puns based on their powers: "Well now, you look positively SHOCKED to see me"; "No need to be so COLD". Examples: - Spider Man is very fond of puns, to the aggravation of his more serious villains. Whenever he ties up a criminal and hangs him from a lamp post, he'll say, "Sorry to leave you HANGING" before swinging away. - Captain Planet uses puns based on the elements he controls. Captain Planet: "Time to BLOW away the competition". -Shera Princess of Power uses puns based on how she leaves her foes after an attack. After throwing two mooks head-first into a wall, she says, "Now that's a way to use your heads".
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Here Come the Holidays: Will Your Wallet Survive?
Despite a very limited budget, I am able to pay my bills... but what's this I hear about the holidays approaching? Where's all that present/giftwrap/travel/mulled wine money going to come from? Let's figure out how we're going to be able to afford the next two months:
Kickoff! 10 Essentials for a Real Good Thanksgiving
When I worked with clients, every single one said that a top wish was to entertain more at home. Few of them did, they said, because they didn't feel confident. We'd like to help you solve this problem. With Thanksgiving around the corner, you know we're going to speak to experts, load you up with inspiration and show you how to cook a turkey. Today let's get started!
Family Negotiations: Which Holiday Where?
I just read a long Negotiating Holiday Family Time discussion that nearly gave me hives, so I thought I'd share my distress with all of you: where are you planning on spending the holidays, and with whom, and who's unhappy about it?
Finds for Fall from Etsy
As the weather cools down and the leaves start to turn, a rich palette of warm, earthy tones perfectly embodies the season. Our fall finds include the spicy scent of pumpkin, a cozy cup of tea in rich earthenware mugs and a sentiment of kindness that should extend to all seasons.
Porch Pizzazz: Halloween & Thanksgiving Outdoor Decorating Ideas
Before all those ghost and goblins come knocking on your door, could your front entry use a little sprucing up for fall? Whether you like to decorate with the natural elements of a fall harvest or add a little spook factor with a Halloween display, here are 10 stylish front entries to inspire your own.
How To Start Making Your Own Holiday Traditions Right Now
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This year, I've been asking myself, "What are you waiting for?". A lot of people my age get stressed out at the holidays because either we're not where we thought we would be by now, or we're not where our parents thought we would be. We end up avoiding holiday traditions because we feel like they don't apply if we don't have a "family" yet, getting roped into extended family shenanigans by default, and feeling out of place and without a true sense of "home" all season long. Well. It's time to change all that.
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5 Simple Tips: Relax Through the Holiday Season
The words "holiday season" and "holiday stress" can often be seamlessly interchanged right about now. And although there may not be a cure-all for a stress free and relaxing season, there are a few simple things we can do so it doesn't get the best of us.
Happy Thanksgiving! Reader Stories of Simple Ways to Enjoy the Holiday
The things that make a holiday like today so wonderful aren't just the generous meals and decadent sweets, it's the time spent relaxing and enjoying a day away from the ordinary, in whichever way makes you happiest, no "shoulds" allowed. It's become one of my Thanksgiving traditions to put together this post each year - a little celebration of our wonderful community - highlighting the simple, offbeat and memorable ways our readers enjoy the day. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Apartment Therapy!
Holiday Roundup: The Art of the Turkey
The world of turkey art is an impressive place to wander. Despite the connotations of ridiculousness that come along with the turkey, it's actually a lovely bird — and whether you're a meat-eater or a vegetarian, should be regarded as art worthy. We've rounded up some our favorite artworks in honor of the turkey, plus some tongue-in-cheek pieces as well. Happy Thanksgiving!


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What's New for 2014 For 2014, the Honda Civic sees a number of significant changes. Coupes get restyled front and rear ends, while all Civics see slightly upgraded interiors. All but the natural gas and hybrid versions get slightly more powerful engines, and the previous five-speed automatic transmission has been replaced by a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The LX coupes and the Si trims gain firmer suspension tuning, and the hybrid has slightly better fuel economy this year. Finally, a few new upscale features debut, including keyless ignition, a larger touchscreen display, enhanced smartphone integration and a blind spot camera.
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What's New for 2015 For 2015, the Honda Civic gains a new SE trim level. Offered only in sedan form, the Civic SE slots in between the LX and EX sedans.
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other name:Spanish Chestnut
other name:Sweet Chestnut
family:Beech family (Fagaceae)
species:deciduous tree
height:up to 30 m (99 ft)
The leaves of Chestnut are firmly like leather, oblong and dark yellow and up to 20 cm (7.9 in) long. The leaf margin is serrated.
leaf shape:oblong
leaf margin:serrated
leaf position:alternate
fall foliage:yellow
flowering:May – June
blossom color:white
blossom description:
The flowers are greenish-white catkins, conspicuous.
gender distribution:monoecious
The nuts in the spiky shell are edible. Mostly two nuts are in a capsule.
Young twigs are tomentose. The buds are reddish and roundish.
bark:The bark is gray - gray-green, first smooth and later fissured lengthwise.
root:Deep-rooting plant, strong taproot forming the roots protrudes out of the treetops
location:Sun to half-shade
soil:sandy to sandy – loamy
ph value:neutral to acid
single tree, planting in groups in parks


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