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Great Cruise, public transport described: Norwegian Star Cruise Review by world1a
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Great Cruise, public transport described
Destination: Baltic Sea
Embarkation: Copenhagen
I was under the impression that NCL was a lower-tier cruise line. So, my expectation for this cruise was not much more than to have a reliable ferry on a great Baltic Sea itinerary. I enjoyed previous cruises with Holland (Alaska, balcony) and also Disney (Eastern Caribbean, balcony), but, overall, I think I enjoyed this cruise on the Star more - the weather was perfect, Freestyle Dining is so convenient, the food quality was adequate and the ports were fantastic.
Suggested improvements: 1. An additional day in Stockholm, Sweden; 2. Add a port-stop in Oslo, Norway; 3. A more exciting main dining room menu; and, 4. Baltic cultural and history enrichment lectures.
Dining -
We only ate in the included restaurants and the food and service were fine, but a notch below the dining rooms on More both Holland and Disney. We loved having no set dining time (Freestyle). We ate dinner, on a two-place-table in the ornate Versailles (dress casual) unless we were too exhausted, then we had dinner in the even-more casual Aqua also at a table by ourselves. Both restaurants use the same kitchen and have the same menu which changes nightly. Service was better in Aqua (I think rookie waiters begin their training on the 2 & 4 top-tables in Versailles). We bought the four bottle wine package - This saves about the cost of ½ bottle purchased on the ship. Any unused wine would be re-corked and stored for the next night's dining. Every meal was served hot on a warm plate (except spaghetti carbonara, really just Alfredo with bacon - I should have sent it back to the kitchen). All medium-rare meat was served medium-plus (being served on a warm, covered plate probably continued cooking the meat - I'll try ordering "rare" next time). The wait staff had no problem with the number of appetizers, mains or deserts ordered. I had a main for an appetizer one night.
If you want to feel younger, skip the Spa, and head over to the buffet, you'll feel just like you did years ago - eating in your junior high school cafeteria. The buffet food is much better than the Disney buffet, but not as tasty as that in the buffet on Holland America.
I didn't eat so much for breakfast or lunch - saving those calories for dinner. I'd pick up something from the buffet (chaos) and take it out by the pool (pleasant) or up to the Beer Garden (at breakfast) overlooking the pool. The buffet would offer a different themed-menu each night for dinner - sometimes a menu with dishes from the country being visited. We didn't eat dinner until late in the evening, so just before 5 pm, I'd prepare a plate, from the buffet, with a small sample of each special offering - there was no line or commotion that early.
On the first sea-day (Warnemunde to Tallinn), the buffet has a seafood themed menu and one dish is a New Orleans seafood casserole with chopped lobster tails on-top. I'm not a big fan of lobster, but with the casserole sauce they were delicious - I ate several (ask for more to be brought out if someone ahead in line takes all the lobster).
The buffet has five serving lines: the two lines on the port side and one of the lines on the starboard side serve the featured dinner dishes. A second line on the starboard side serves pizza, pasta, Indian, vegetarian & Chinese dishes. The third line on the starboard side serves only yummy desserts.
There are islands in the buffet where you can get drinks: milk, coffee, water, hot or iced tea, flavored water & orange juice.
The Grill, located next to the pool has breakfast items and for lunch/dinner offers hamburgers, hot dogs & good fries.
The small, but inviting, Blue Lagoon is always open, has a limited menu, and overlooks the atrium. I didn't eat there but some passengers liked it for breakfast.
Hot dogs and hamburgers are BBQ'd by the pool when leaving Copenhagen and for lunch on the final day-at-sea (with great baby back ribs).
Cabin -
We had an inside cabin, near the front of the ship, on deck nine, which was functional, well appointed and just big enough for us two. The queen bed set-up could be reconfigured into two twins to provide additional space. I reckoned that the Baltic would be chilly and limit any use of a balcony and our primary purpose for this trip was the itinerary - not lounging in the room, so an inside cabin would be fine. Turned out we had great weather - never chilly outside, even late at night (except when leaving and returning to Copenhagen).
My spouse purchased a weekly pass for the adult-only spa (a limited number of passes sold) which allowed unlimited access to an indoor heated lap-pool, whirlpool, jacuzzi and an indoor lounge area with a great view - so we really didn't need a balcony.
Returning to the ship each evening after shore excursions, it wasn't uncommon to find a maintenance crew noisily, grinding and sanding the outside balconies. This seemed like a job that should be done in the shipyard. One fellow passenger told me her balcony furniture and floor were covered with the sanded-paint-dust. With all that paint dust lying around, I'm glad we didn't have a balcony.
The cabin had a small flat screen TV which had several good channels - including the World Cup soccer final (we were in Germany the day they won the cup) and the British Open later that week. The date-and-time channel was useful as you change time zones four-times on this cruise (don't show up an hour late/early for your shore excursion - some people did). A GPS channel mapped the Star's location and gave the weather.
Three or four days into the cruise a laundry special is offered. a pillowcase sized bag can be filled with dirty clothes and laundered for $29. This special was repeated a few days later. Synthetic socks, underwear and shirts can be washed (using a little shampoo) in the sink, wrung dry and hung on the line in the shower overnight. There is a hairdryer in the room also.
The Ship -
The Star is in great shape for her age (12 years old) and has a functional and intuitive deck plan and an attractive decor. The swimming pool is small but has four hot tubs and two spiral slides. Another hot tub is on the stern in the toddler pool area. Another large hot tub is located up front, on deck 13, in the quiet area (with many chaise lounges). There are seven, stadium-like tiers at the swimming pool and tier each holds twenty chaise lounges. I was told the swimming pool water was chilly. I didn't get in any pools, and if there were bad weather, none could be covered and therefore would have limited utility.
Entertainment -
Great! The ship's band and singers were excellent. Other nightly acts included four excellent tenors; a very good, beatles tribute band; and, an American soprano (Jennifer Fair - wish she would have done some Dusty Springfield). The final night was a fabulous night of song, dance and amazing acrobatics. It is in this show that you realize what an amazing theater the Star has. I skipped two of the nightly acts (the juggler and an acrobat) due to shore-excursion "exhaustion".
There were also six other musicians/singers performing in six separate, smaller venues on the Star: two pianists, two guitar players and two bands. If the Star's band wasn't needed for the theater show, it might play in the Stardust dance lounge.
I didn't see any comedians performing. This may be because english was a second language for two-thirds of the passengers (there were 800 Spaniards among the 2300+ passengers). Although I think the cruise director did a comedy act.
Enrichment Activities -
The six Baltic countries visited have a rich cultural and historical context - there were no cultural or history lectures on the Star. The second day of the cruise is an at-sea day, with lots of time for lectures, and there was a cooking demo which I did not attend. I did go to an art history lecture later in the week, that was interesting, but the primary purpose was to sell art of dubious pedigree.
Embarkation -
We took bus #26 from our Copenhagen hotel to the passenger terminal (Nordhavn Oceankaj) using our Copenhagen Card (otherwise the cost is 36 DKK (about $6.50) for three-zones and is good for one hour of transfers). Enter the bus with luggage from the middle/rear door and place your bags in the handicap area. Insert your ticket into the date/time stamper for validation.
Bus #26 only occasionally goes all the way to the Nordhavn Oceankaj cruise terminals (UNICEF Faergehavn Nord stop). It usually turns around at Osterport St. (Slojfen). But, when there is a cruise ship in port, a second Shuttle #26, runs between Osterport St. (Slojfen) and the cruise ship Terminals at Nordhavn Oceankaj (your original ticket is valid on this shuttle). Google "moviatrafik english" for more info.
Once on the pier, if you have an assigned cabin number and have already printed out your luggage tags, the Norwegian representative will attach the tags to your bags and you can proceed inside to the check-in counter. If you have a "guaranteed room" (no assigned cabin number), you must wait in line outside at the baggage drop, they will look up your cabin assignment, hand-print luggage tags and then take your bags. You can now go inside to check-in.
Check-in was quick. We went directly to the ornate Versailles restaurant, on deck 7, at the rear of the ship, for a pleasant, sit-down lunch (no crowd). Another option might be to go to the Blue Lagoon, mid-ship, above the Atrium for a quiet, sit-down, lunch overlooking all the action below. There always seemed to be a three-man band playing in the Atrium.
The Nordhavn Oceankaj pier, besides being a good distance from Copenhagen (and a hassle to travel to), is in an uncharming, industrial area. From the top of the ship, you have a view south to the towers of Copenhagen - where you will see cruise ships (eg: Royal Caribbean, Mein Schiff 2, Europa) docked downtown near Amalienborg Palace. Nordhavn Oceankaj is part of Copenhagen's recent expansion from seven cruise-ship-docks to eleven.
We attended the Sail-Away BBQ at the pool. There is a conga-line dance - which is kind-of-awkward on a Baltic cruise (it would fit-in better on a Caribbean cruise). If you dance in the conga-line you will be given a raffle ticket for a free Caribbean cruise. If you strike up a conversation with one of the dancing Norwegian employees handing out raffle tickets you will make a friend and may be given several more tickets. The raffle is held on the last day of the cruise (at-sea-day) during the second (4:30pm) Bingo session - and you must be present to win. Bingo cards purchased and played at the earlier Bingo session that last day come with lots of extra raffle tickets - so that is the time to play bingo. Good luck!
Find your embarkation photo on deck 7, aft, and get a free aerial photo of the Star. No purchase necessary.
About an hour after leaving Copenhagen, you'll sail by Helsingor, Denmark at a very narrow section of water. If you look to the west (port/left) you'll see Kronborg, or Castle Elsinore in Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Disembarkation -
We purchased a three-zone public transportation ticket. The ticket (36 DKK) is sold at the pier in the Tourist Info booth (accepts credit cards), on the north corner of Oceanvej & Oceankaj (across from the UNICEF building and Terminal #1). The earlier buses headed into town will not be crowded. Bus #26 picking up at the TI may take you all the way to the Central Train Station/Kobenhavn H or it may just shuttle you to the Osterport St. (Slojfen) stop where you can wait for a Bus 26 on the regular route to pick you up. I don't know how to tell the difference between Bus #26 on it's route and the special (cruise terminal) Shuttle #26 - they look the same. Enter the bus at the middle door and place your luggage in the handicap (open) area. Stamp your ticket to validate it.
If you are going to the Airport via the train, exit Bus 26 at the Radhuspladsen stop (just after turning the corner at City Hall, on the northwest side of Tivoli, in front of Burger King/McDonalds. Then walk a block south to the train station. Look for a train going to the Lufthavn (airport) - but ask to be sure as you don't want to end up in Malmo, Sweden.
A local told me the quickest way to the airport from Oceankaj would be, Bus #26 to the Kongens Nytorv stop (the first stop south of after the Nyhavn Canal tourist area), then take the Metro to the airport. I can't vouch for this as I didn't ride the Metro at all.
Our plane didn't leave until 5:30 pm the day the Star returned to Copenhagen. I had planned to walk-off the ship at 7 am, take Bus 26 & the train to the airport and pick up a reserved Budget rental car ($50/day). Then drive back to the ship, pick up my spouse, at 9am, with the luggage, and drive to visit Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerod and/or Land of Legends (outdoor Beowulf recreation in Lejre) and then make it back to the airport by 2:30 pm. But, by the end of this cruise, we were castled-out, so we slept in, had a leisurely breakfast and left the ship about 9:30am and made our way to the airport using bus 26 & the train.
Shore Excursions -
The website "Cruise port wiki" will have maps locating all cruise-ship terminals for each port/city. This site also explains transport from the cruise terminal into the city. They also have a link to the port administration website for each city which lists the specific terminal, for each ship - so you can determine exactly where your ship will be docking in each port on a specific date.
Copenhagen, Denmark -
We flew into Copenhagen (on Norwegian Air direct from JFK). The train (to Central Station/Kobenhavn H) or the Metro (subway) will get you to the city center from the airport. Bus 26 will take you by most attractions and will take you to the (far away) Nordhavn Oceankaj cruise terminal #1 (Unicef Faergehavn Nord bus stop. Note, the bus will continue down the long Oceankaj Dock to Terminals #2,3 & 4 also).
Pick up the free Official City Map of Copenhagen at the airport tourist info counter - this map has all streets, attractions and all public transport routes and stops. Public transport tickets/passes can be bought from the manned Movia counter directly across from the TI.
We had two days in Copenhagen prior to sailing. We bought the Copenhagen Card (48 hours) upon landing at the airport and used it for transportation, from the airport, all around town and finally to the cruise terminal. The card also included a canal boat tour and admission to a concert at Tivoli Gardens one evening. The weather was wonderful so we didn't go into any museums. The Card also includes admission and transportation to the castles on north Zealand and also Land of Legends. The Copenhagen Jazz festival was in progress and there were free jazz concerts at different outdoor venues. We took the free, two-hour walking tour of the city (yellow umbrella) and the weekend-afternoon, free walking tour of Christianshavn (including a stroll through Christiana).
For convenience, we booked a hotel near the central train station (Kobenhavn H). Many of these hotels are in well maintained older buildings but without any air conditioning - and you don't need A/C in Copenhagen. Wrong! A couple of days each year it gets hot in Copenhagen - and we were there those two days. Our hotel room faced southwest, heated-up, and stayed hot all night long. Our room also faced Istedgade (a Street) which is Party-Avenue all-night-long (on a weeknight!) - I can't blame Copenhageners for enjoying their short summer. Between the heat and the noise, this was the most miserable night I have ever spent in a hotel. We moved the next morning to a quiet hotel near Nyhavn Canal that had air conditioning (really just a cooler/heat pump thing).
We enjoyed Copenhagen and would like to have had another day there to explore. Copenhagen, like all the Baltic cities, is a very expensive city.
Warnemunde, Germany -
We did the Friends of Dave, Mega Mecklenburg Tour of Wismar and Schwerin Castle. Transportation is by chauffeured van. The 22 participants are given wireless receivers and earpieces (or bring your own earbuds). We ate lunch at the Brauhaus am Lohgurg zu Wismar founded in 1452 with a tasty Mumme ("Mumm-eh") beer - the most widely distributed type of beer in North Germany for two centuries. Great weather, a fine tour and a fun guide.
There is a car rental (Hertz, Europecar, Sixt) lot located directly across the street from the Warnemunde Cruise Center (P berths). Warenmunde's train station is only a five-minute walk from this cruise ship terminal.
Tallinn, Estonia -
Uphill, 20-minute walk to the Old Town from the ship. You may want to take a cab (from the ship) or a bicycle-rickshaw (from the gate at the end of the pier) to conserve your energy. The Tourist Info/CityBike booths on the pier will have a useful, free, Tallinn City Map.
We walked to town, did the 11am Free Walking Tour (2 hours) and had lunch afterward at Olde Hansa Restaurant (expensive food - but try their cinnamon beer). And walked back down to the ship (should have caught a ride, up the hill, into the Old Town that morning - we were tired, when we got back to the ship, and we had a very long tour in St. Petersburg ahead of us the next day).
Our Estonian tour guide (college student) told us Estonian food is meat and potatoes. An inexpensive pancake from the Kompressor restaurant is what she recommended. She also warned us that Estonia has no amber - Russian mined amber is sold in all Tallinn's shops. Souvenirs made of linen or wood are more likely to be genuine Estonian products.
There is also a bicycle tour of Tallinn offered by City Bike for 16 euros. They had a booth set up on the pier for bike rentals (6 euros/day). The tour leaves at 10 am from their bike shop on Uus, just outside the city wall, south of the main city Pikka (north) gate.
St. Petersburg -
We did a two-day tour with ALLA - very professional. Print you tour ticket at home as this is your 72-hour visa for Russia each day. This is the only country you need your passport and a visa to enter on the cruise (but always carry your passport when going ashore, if you miss the ship it will come in handy).
We saw six-days of attractions in our two port days thanks to Polina G., our delightful, young, Russian guide, who loves St. Petersburg and made each sight exciting and interesting. The tour van would drop us at one point and, after walking through an attraction, would magically appear to pick us up - saving lots of walking and time. No Russian rubles were needed.
The St. Petersburg New Sea Passenger Port (Marine Facade) is a very large "U" shaped pier built on a desolate and unattractive landfill. It is a 20 minute drive to the Hermitage/Winter Palace. Smaller cruise ships dock up the Neva River - just blocks to the Hermitage.
Every attraction was crowded - I don't think the St. Petersburg attractions can handle any more tourists unless they open 24 hours.
Helsinki -
The Star docked at Hernesaari Terminal in an unattractive industrial area outside town.
We made up our own tour using a Public Transport Day-Pass ("Paivalippu" - in Finnish - write this down and show it to the bus driver), for 8 euros (cash), purchased from from the bus driver. A one-hour bus ticket costs 3 euros. The Tourist Info booth (TI) on the pier will have free Helsinki bus/trolly/ferry route maps with bus stops marked (The map is difficult to read and has no attractions marked so pick up a free GREEN Hop-On/Off tourist bus map to locate attractions. The HOHO tourist bus cost 25 euros and does not go to the Seurasaari Museum).
Bus 14 will take you from the cruise terminal to the downtown Kamppi station and it continues on, one or two stops, to a block west of the Rock Church. From this Rock Church bus stop, walk two blocks west and catch Bus 24, one or two stops, to the Sibelius Monument. From the Sibelius Monument, Bus 24 continues another 15-minutes north to the Seurasaari Open Air Museum.
It was so nice to look at simple log cabins among pine trees at the Seurasaari Open Air Museum after all the glitter of St Petersburg. Bus 24 turns around here and will take you back to town (every 20 mins.). Returning to town, we got off at the central train station (some nice buildings) and walked south a block to Stockmans Dept. store and then east to the (white) Lutheran Church (wedding in progress - no entry) and continued walking east to the harbor and the Russian Church.
To get back to the ship, we caught a trolley heading west to Kamppi station to catch Bus #14. You may want to catch the Bus #14 one stop north of Kamppi to insure you get a seat as all the cruise passengers will be heading back at the same time and many will probably catch Bus 14 from the convenient Kamppi station.
The Helsinki Daily Transit Pass also is good for the ferry to the Fortress Island (11am walking tour, fee). Helsinki was fogged in around the harbor the entire day we were there - so any harbor/boat activity would not have had much of a view a view.
There are two bus stops at the Hernesaari cruise-ship terminal for going into town: 1) From the terminal gate (TI), walk straight down the street (southeast) two blocks, to the end at Hernesaarenranta St., turn left (north) and walk about 80 meters - you'll see the #14 bus stop sign. All cruise ship passengers will be directed to this stop. Or, for a less crowded stop, 2) From the terminal gate (TI), walk straight down the street (southeast) one-block to the first cross-street, turn right (southwest) and walk a block to the next cross street and then straight another half-block to the #14 bus stop. Both stops are the same walking distance.
Stockholm -
Consider getting up early to view the 37 mile-long Stockholm Archipelago as the ship approaches the harbor. The harbormaster will board the ship upon reaching some of the first islands about 3.5 hours before docking. The Star's forecastle on deck 8 opens for viewing two hours prior to docking. You'll pass these same islands on the way out of Stockholm later that afternoon - but the morning is very peaceful and the lighting makes for some good pictures.
The Star docked at the Stadsgarden Terminal (next to and east of the Viking Line) in Stockholm. Probably a 30 minute walk north to the Old Town (Gamla Stan). Follow the blue line painted on the sidewalk, northwest, past the Viking Terminal.
A small, two-window, manned, Tourist Info booth is on the pier and they sell all-day public transit passes (they accept credit cards) for 115 SKK (note: Bus drivers do not sell tickets). This all day pass also includes the passenger ferry from Old Town (Slussen) to Djurgarden (Tivoli/ABBA/Vassa) - every 15 mins. I was told it also included the #80 passenger ferry from Nybroplan (Berzelii Park) to Saltsjoqvarn (just east of the Stadsgarden cruise-ship Terminal). Be sure to pick up a Stockholm transit map at the TI.
The closest bus station to the Stadsgarden terminal is Londonviadukten (eight minutes walking). To get there follow the blue line (100 meters) until you get to the big parking lot just before the Viking Line ferry terminal. Look to your left (southwest) and go up the stairs, on the hillside, to the street. There are a couple of bus stops there. To get to the Slussen station take any bus that begins with 400. The Old Town is a ten minute walk north from Slussen station. From Slussen station you can catch another bus or take the subway to another part of town. To get to the Old Town directly from Londonviadukten bus stop, take Bus #53 (with three stops in Old Town).
Hop On/Off boats serve the Stadsgarden terminal. These operate just like the hop on/off busses. These boats only travel between Stadsgarden and the Vassa Museum until 10 am, when they start a clockwise-route around the harbor - stopping at six attractions.
I did the, two-hour, Free Walking Tour of the new section of Stockholm and used an all day public transit pass for transportation. The tour was entertaining and included an interesting Swedish history lesson. We saw the PUB clothing store where Gretta Garbo was discovered, the bank where the Stockholm Syndrome originated (now an Acne clothing store), the gym where the current Swedish princess met and then married her personal trainer and, the very crowded, changing of the guard in the outer courtyard (southwest side) of the Royal Palace in Gamla Stan. The band and soldiers march in front of the Parliament House on tiny Helgeandsholmen Island (just north of the the Royal Palace) on their way to the courtyard - this is a much less crowded place to see the guards.
I walked through the Old Town. Cute, but, lots and lots of tourists and many ice cream shops, restaurants & T-shirt shops - not a fun place to roam. I found the SoFo district (south of Slussen transit station) more interesting. If you walk up the hill in SoFo (Soderledstunneln Street), you can find your way (one block east) to the Katarinahissen viewing platform (which is currently closed for construction, but is free to walk out on and take in the view). I took the steep stairs to get down the hillside, and found myself at a #53 bus stop. Tell the bus driver to let you off at Londonviadukten/ Viking Line Terminal (about four stops).
We were in Stockholm on a Saturday, maybe there would be less tourists in Old Town on a weekday (the Star was the only cruise ship in port). Stockholm really deserves two days. Less
Published 08/14/14
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The 10/40 Window is a term coined by Christian missionary strategist Luis Bush in 1990[1] [2] to refer those regions of the eastern hemisphere located between 10 and 40 degrees north of the equator, a general area that in 1990 was purported to have the highest level of socioeconomic challenges [3] [4] and least access to the Christian message and Christian resources [5] [6] [7] on the planet.
The 10/40 Window concept highlights these three elements: an area of the world, with great poverty and low quality of life, combined with lack of access to Christian resources.
The Window forms a band encompassing Saharan and Northern Africa, as well as almost all of Asia (West Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, East Asia and much of Southeast Asia). Roughly two-thirds of the world population lives in the 10/40 Window. The 10/40 Window is populated by people who are predominantly Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Animist, Jewish or Atheist. Many governments in the 10/40 Window are formally or informally opposed to Christian work of any kind within their borders. [3][6][7]
This region of the world was previously known to Christians as the "resistant belt," as noted by Luis Bush at the 1989 Lausanne II Conference in Manila. In 1990, Luis' research led to a meeting with the developer of the first PC-based GIS software[8]. They analyzed the region (see below) using a box between 10 and 40 degrees north latitude and called it the 10/40 Box. A few weeks later, Luis' wife Doris recommended renaming it the 10/40 Window, stating that this region ought to be seen as a "window of opportunity." The analysis and concept was a generalization that focuses on a region, not a sharp boundary defining what is a priority, and what is not. For this reason, many missiologists prefer to use the phrase "10/40 Window Region."
Before being called the "resistant belt," the Islamic portions of this region, as well as selected unreached Buddhist and Hindu areas, were referred to as the "unoccupied fields" by Samuel Zwemer, in his book by that same title, published in 1911 [9].
Significance in Evangelical Christianity
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The Biblical Mandate in Matthew 28:16-20 to make disciples of all nations is not yet finished [10] and still applies to the 21st Century. "The original mandate has never been rescinded. The Pauline role of pioneering is still the primary mission of the church toward the world. Biblically, no church anywhere can claim exemption from the mandate until every person has heard with understanding the way to life in Christ and a church has been established in every community" [11].
In the original Greek of Matthew 28, the term "nations" (ta ethne) does not refer to geographically defined territories, but "people with a unifying ethnic identity" [12] or "people groups" [13]. There are about 16,300 unique people groups in the world today. Nearly 41 percent of those people groups have no access to the gospel and are considered unreached[14]. Access to the Bible plays a significant role in conversion to Christianity. "Some reckon that over half of evangelical Christians attribute their conversion, at least in part, to Christian literature." [15]. Approximately 5,200 of these unreached people groups are in the 10/40 Window[16]. Since the original Biblical mandate still remains incomplete and applicable to the 21st Century, it is important to Evangelical Christians to begin focusing mission efforts towards the 10/40 Window where the large majority of unreached people groups reside.
Some object to the very idea of research to discover whether there is a correlation between alleviated human suffering and access to a faith message, calling it "irresponsible at best and racist at worst". [17] Others object to such a broad-brush term which seems to imply a unifying characteristic of the Window when in fact no large area of the planet is completely homogenous in cultural attributes. Still others note that correlation is not the same as causality, and correlation studies are scientifically replicable and verifiable.
While the conclusions are unsettling to some, to date the 1990 research data stands uncontested:
- that part of the world was home to the largest populations living in deep poverty and lowest quality of life;[3][18][19]
- that part of the world did have least access to Christian resources. Note the emphasis on access not percent Christian. The West has ubiquitous access to such resources; this area of the world did/does not.[6][7]
Clearly this research deals in overall population characteristics, with glaring exceptions proving that it is a generalization:
- The Window article refers to the "poorest of the poor" living in that region (based on late-1980's per-capita GNP under US$500).[3][6] Of 3.0 Billion people living in such poverty-stricken nations, 82% lived in the 10/40 Window. Yet such a result contrasts with 10/40 Window nations such as South Korea and Japan. Japan boasts the world's second largest economy, while South Korea the eleventh. Such nations were strong throughout the late 20th century.
- Geographically, the Window includes the Philippines, a strong Christian nation, Portugal, a country with a Roman Catholic majority, and South Korea, home to the largest single congregation church in the world[20], and the second largest missionary sending nation in the world[21]. Yet the Window fails to encompass Indonesia, Sri Lanka or Uzbekistan, nations with very little access to Christian resources[6].
Gaining widespread use
Over the years, the term 10/40 Window has evolved from a specialist term used by Christian missiologists to assumed vocabulary for Christians in the West[22] (2001),[23] (2002),[24] (2003)[25] (2004),[26] (2006).
The 10/40 Window is emerging as a term in the secular press;[27] it can also be found in press style glossaries[28] . Non-western writers and organizations also refer to the 10/40 Window[29][30][31]
Those opposed to the idea of evangelism also make use of the term.[32] ,[33][34]
The original 1990 GIS 10/40 Window analysis produced several insights, among them showing that the nations of the 10/40 Window represent (as of the research date):
- 82% of the poorest of the world's poor (per capita GNP less than US$500 per year),[18]
- 84% of those with lowest quality of life (life expectancy, infant mortality, and literacy),[19]
- the hub of the world's major non-Christian religions (Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, etc,)[35][36]
- close to 100% of those who are both most-poor and have least-access to Christian resources (two-dimensional analysis)[37]
- The least Christian resource investment[38] and least sharing of the Christian message[39]
The GIS analysis utilized country-level data from the Operation World[6] almanac, the World Christian Encyclopedia[7], and the World Factbook[3].
Christians in the 10/40 Window
There are five Christian countries in the 10/40 Window (Cyprus, Greece, Malta, the Philippines and Portugal). In addition, Christians form a plurality in Lebanon and Benin.
Non-Christians in the 10/40 Window by Religion
The first edition GIS analysis maps highlighted the three major religious blocks in the 10/40 Window, specifically the majority Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist nations. Population estimates at the time for the year 2000 (from Operation World) were given as:
- 28 Muslim Countries, 1.1 Billion population est (2000)
- 2 Hindu Countries, 1.1 Billion population est (2000)
- 8 Buddhist Countries, 237 Million population est (2000)
Later updates have been based more on census data and other estimates rather than forward-looking population estimates. The cited reference provides the following estimate of "unreached" non-Christian populations in the Window:
- 865 million Muslims
- 550 million Hindus
- 275 million Buddhists
- 140 million in 2550 tribal groups (mainly animist)
- 17 million Jews[40]
Nations in the 10/40 Window
The 10/40 Window encompasses Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chad, China, Cyprus, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Gambia, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Korea, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Western Sahara, and Yemen. These are all "Old World" nations (mostly in the eastern hemisphere) with at least 50 percent of their land mass falling within 10 to 40 degrees latitude. See the list of nations in the original study.
- ↑ Bush, Luis (1990). The 10/40 Window, Getting to the Core of the Core. AD2000 & Beyond Movement. http://www.ad2000.org/1040broc.htm. (The original paper)
- ↑ "The 10/40 Window". Time Magazine. 2003-06-30. http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101030630/map/. . The link is to the map, which is part of an extensive cover story.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 World FactBook. , edition available in 1990. At the time, the authoritative source for socioeconomic and political metrics for every nation. Extreme poverty was denoted as under US$500 per capita GNP (in 1990 dollars). Human suffering was measured by the Quality of Life index, precursor to today's Human Development Index
- ↑ See the Analysis section of this article for research-based details and cited references.
- ↑ "Access" is generally defined using a variety of metrics. What is least controversial is those areas with least access throughout history, as all metrics for such areas are zero or close to zero. Examples of metrics used include the presence of (Christian) work and workers (of any kind, whether community development, health, business, child care, house servants, etc), media in an appropriate language (print, TV, radio, web, etc).,
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Operation World provides a concise well-researched/cited data summary for each nation
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Barrett, David B.; Kurian, George T. and Johnson, Todd M. (eds.). World Christian Encyclopedia (2nd edition ed.). Oxford University Press. pp. 1739pp. ISBN 0-19-507963-9. http://www.oup-usa.org/isbn/0195079639.html. Much of its data is available online at the ("World Christian Database". Brill. http://worldchristiandatabase.org/wcd/. ) Mind-numbing in its details (with some areas of unique value), but the introduction and definitions in the paper edition are quite helpful to understanding.
- ↑ Atlas GIS, produced by Strategic Mapping Inc., was the first PC Geographic Information System."ESRI Retires ArcCAD and Atlas GIS". http://www.gismonitor.com/news/newsletter/archive/040501.php.
- ↑ Zwemer, Samuel M.. The Unoccupied Mission Fields of Africa and Asia. New York : Student Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions. pp. 260.
- ↑ Willis, Wayne G. "An Examination of Matthew 28:19-20," p. 38. November 22, 2003
- ↑ McQuilkin, Robertson. "Should We Stop Sending Missionaries?" www.thetravelingteam.org accessdate=2009-02-08
- ↑ Piper, John. "The Supremacy of God among "All the Nations"," p. 16-17. International Journal of Frontier Missions, 1996 - ijfm.org
- ↑ Piper, John. "The Supremacy of God among "All the Nations"," p. 18. International Journal of Frontier Missions, 1996 - ijfm.org
- ↑ http://www.joshuaproject.net/index.php
- ↑ Johnstone, Patrick. "Covering the Globe," p. 547. Taken from Perspectives Reader, Third Edition, November 2004.
- ↑ http://www.joshuaproject.net/10-40-window.php
- ↑ See the Neutrality discussion for this article.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 AD2000. The Poorest Countries & The 10/40 Window [map], August 1, 1990 edition. Cartography by GMI/GRDB.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 AD2000. Quality of Life & The 10/40 Window [map], August 1, 1990 edition. Cartography by GMI/GRDB.
- ↑ The largest congregation is in Seoul (Yoido Full Gospel Church) "The Top 10 Churches in the World (by size)". http://mondaymorninginsight.typepad.com/monday_morning_insight_we/2005/05/the_top_10_chur.html. ; in fact, 11 of the world's 12 largest megachurches are in Seoul "Megachurch". http://en.allexperts.com/e/m/me/megachurch.htm.
- ↑ "Missions Incredible". http://www.ctlibrary.com/ct/2006/march/16.28.html.
- ↑ Becoming Global Christians in the 21st Century By Justin Long - Charisma Magazine
- ↑ Islam and China's Christmas By David Aikman - Charisma Magazine
- ↑ Marli Spieker | Today's Christian Woman | Your Life. Your Faith. Your World
- ↑ The Faith at Work Movement: Opening "The 9 to 5 Window" - FaithInTheWorkplace.com
- ↑ Evangelicals look to '10/40 window' | National Catholic Reporter Conversation Cafe
- ↑ TIME: The 10/40 Window
- ↑ ANN Glossary
- ↑ http://www.macedonian.org.za/info.html
- ↑ Welcome to Open Doors South Africa
- ↑ (Korean) Society for world mission/mission network/Srilanka-ŔĚ˝ÂČŻźąąłťç
- ↑ Guerrillas for God : Inside Colorado Springs' modern day missionary boot camp : Local News : Cover Story : Colorado Springs Independent : Colorado Springs
- ↑ Onward Christian soldiers - Salon.com
- ↑ otherwise
- ↑ AD2000. Three Religious Blocks & The 10/40 Window [map], August 1, 1990 edition. Cartography by GMI/GRDB.
- ↑ AD2000. Islam & & The 10/40 Window [map], August 1, 1990 edition. Cartography by GMI/GRDB.
- ↑ AD2000. The Poor, The Unevangelized, & The 10/40 Window [map], August 1, 1990 edition. Cartography by GMI/GRDB.
- ↑ Well below 10 percent in any of the study populations. Each of the cited maps provides side data on population, Christian involvement, etc in the various study populations (poor, low quality of life, non-Christian, etc)
- ↑ AD2000. The 55 Least Evangelized Countries & The 10/40 Window [map], August 1, 1990 edition. Cartography by GMI/GRDB.
- ↑ Note that this number is higher than the census-based world total of 14 million. However, even authoritative Jewish sources state that many Jews do not identify themselves in population censuses.
See also
- Unreached people groups
- The UN Human Development Index which followed from the Quality of Life Index used in the 10/40 Window research (note Quality of Life & The 10/40 Window referenced below).
- Long, Justin (January 2001). "Islam and China's Christmas". Charisma Magazine. http://www.charismamag.com/display.php?id=792.
- Aikman, David (January 2002). "Becoming Global Christians in the 21st Century". Charisma Magazine. http://www.charismamag.com/display.php?id=1575.
- Walker, J Gary (April 2003). "Marli Spieker, Broadcasting Hope". Christianity Today. http://www.christianitytoday.com/tcw/2003/001/11.12.html.
- Hillman, Os (2004). "The Faith At Work Movement". Christianity Today. http://www.christianitytoday.com/workplace/articles/issue9-faithatwork.html.
- Allen, John L (September 2006). "Evangelicals Look To 10/40 Window". National Catholic Reporter. http://ncrcafe.org/node/438.
- "Style Guide Glossary". Adventist News Network. 2007. http://news.adventist.org/styleguide/glossary.html?&template=printer.html.
- "Macedonian Project Information". Macedonian Project. http://www.macedonian.org.za/info.html. Retrieved 2007-03-01.
- "Serving Persecuted Christians Worldwide". Open Doors. http://www.opendoors.org.za/content/view/239/21/. Retrieved 2007-03-01.
- "Sri Lanka". Society for World Internet Mission. http://mission.swim.org/srilanka/leesh/. Retrieved 2007-03-01.
- Dicker, John (2003-04-03). "Guerillas for God". CS Independent. http://csindy.com/csindy/2003-04-03/cover.html.
- Blumenthal, Max (2003-04-15). "Onward Christian Soldiers". Salon. http://dir.salon.com/story/news/feature/2003/04/15/in_touch/index_np.html?pn=2.
- Han, Ju Hui Judy (2007). "Geography PhD Dissertation Summary Comix". http://www.otherwise.net/?page_id=296. Retrieved 2007-03-01.
External links
- Window of Opportunity
- Updated statistics, including some relating to 10/40 Window
- 10/40 Window Maps Updated data from the original GIS analysis
- Opportunities in the 10/40 Windowko:10/40 창ja:10/40の窓


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|Saint Lucy Yi ZhenMei; YI ZhenMei (or ChenMei) Lucy
|Virgin; Martyr
|December 9, 1815, Sichuan, China
|February 19, 1862
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|Roman Catholic Church
|May 2, 1909, Vatican City, Rome by Pope Pius X
|October 1, 2000, Vatican City, Rome by Pope John Paul II
|February 19
A native of Mianyang in Sichuan, China, St. Lucy Yi ZhenMei (St ZhenMei Lucy Yi; YI ZhenMei (or ChenMei) Lucy) was born on December 9, 1815, and was the youngest member in her family.
Lucy was a very pious child, to the extent that she made a commitment to chastity at 12 years of age.
As she matured she developed a love for reading and study. At 20 years of age, in the midst of her higher education she grew very ill. After her recovery Lucy took her spiritual life still more seriously. She devoted herself to the discipline of prayer with great devotion, assuming a way of life much like that of a religious while continuing to assist in the support her family. Her mother taught her how to spin, which also became part of her daily life. [1]
After her father died, she lived with her brother and mother, using part of her leisure time to teach the faith to children nearby. The parish priest, who asked her to teach at the school in Mianyang, noticed her devotion and reliable knowledge of her faith. After four years, her brother went to Chongqing to practice medicine, and Lucy and her mother moved with him. In Chongquing, the priest also asked her to help teach the women in the parish. When she was offered money for her work, she refused to take it and offered her work to God.[2]
A few years later, her brother moved back to Guiyang, during which time her mother died. Full of enthusiasm for spreading the Gospel, she went on doing missionary work. However, for her own safety she decided to stay at the convent of lay virgins. Shortly after, her failing health forced her to move back home again. In 1861, Bishop Hu asked her to teach once more at the convent. In spite of opposition from relatives, she returned to work there.[3]
In 1862, she went with Fr. Wen Nair to open a mission in Jiashanlong, but just then the administrator of Guizhou Province, Tian Xingshu, began to stir up hatred against Christians, which the local magistrate supported. As a result, Zhang TienShen, Wu ShueSheng, Chen XianHeng and Father Wen were all imprisoned and sentenced to death without a formal trial. On February 18, the day of their execution, they met Yi ZhenMei on the road. She was also jailed and put on trial that very day and sentenced to death, because she refused to renounce her faith. The following day at noon, February 19, 1862, she was beheaded. Brave believers took the bodies of all five martyrs to the Liuchonnguan seminary grounds for burial.[4]
Pope John Paul II canonized St. ZhenMei Lucy Yi and her companions, the Martyr Saints of China on October 1, 2000. Her feast day is celebrated on 19 February in the Roman Catholic Church.


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CHOICE has a free report that offers general advice on choosing a GP. It points out a few things you might want to consider, such as location, opening hours, home visits, GP gender, specialties, and billing options - you can read the full report on the CHOICE website.
In regards to choosing a doctor for your children, however, there are some extra points to consider. The following is courtesy of CHOICE consumer health writer Karina Bray:
- Ask the nurses/midwives at your early childhood centre for local recommendations. Friends, neighbours, daycare staff, etc, are other potential sources of information.
- A local clinic is good because they can have a good sense of what's 'going around' the area.
- Make sure the GP offers open clinic times as well as set appointments. You can't choose when your child gets sick!
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$9700 per property WOF cost for landlords?
$9700 per property WOF cost for landlords?
Property investors should be very alarmed that the amount each landlord could be expected to pay for upgrades associated with a proposed warrant-of-fitness scheme is $9700 for each property, Mike Butler of NZCPR said today.
The estimate is included in recommendations from the Children's Commissioner who lobbied the government two years ago with Working Paper No.18: Housing Policy Recommendations to Address Child Poverty. Its 12 recommendations include a warrant-of-fitness scheme and a push for insulation and heating.
Early indications from two trials that are under way show that more properties fail than pass the test that requires ceiling insulation 120mm thick, under-floor insulation, and a supplied heater, Mr Butler said.
A rough cost-benefit analysis based on information in Working Paper No.18 shows that the total cost to owners of the 465,000 rental properties throughout New Zealand, at an average cost of $9700 per property, would be $4.5-billion.
The only benefit quantified in the report showed a saving of $2.90 per household (with a child aged less than 15) per month as a result of receiving insulation, which would be just. $34.80 a year per household or $16.1-million a year for 465,000 households.
That $16.1-million a year saving goes to the health system and private landlords pay $4.5-billion, which is a proposal that just does not stack up, Mr Butler said.
Property professionals know that no changes are required and the key problem in the rental sector is problem tenants, not problem landlords, Mr Butler said.
The WOF scheme should either be scrapped, or, if the government is really keen to spend to save money, the government should pay for the private sector upgrades, Mr Butler said.


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Junior Tino Sunseri was named a team captain for the 2011 season, something coach Todd Graham said revealed a lot about his quarterback.
"I told Tino that if we had voted on that in the spring, I don't think that would have happened," Graham said.
Guard Chris Jacobson and wide receiver Mike Shanahan join Sunseri as offensive captains, while cornerback Antwuan Reed and safety Jarred Holley join nose tackle Myles Caragein on defense. Junior Andrew Taglianetti was named special teams captain.
Graham said the captains were selected based on input of selected players and coaches — "people that have merit" — and said it's not a popularity contest. Freshmen, for instance, weren't allowed to vote.
Caragein, Shanahan and Jacobson were unanimous choices.
"It's a great honor," Jacobson said. "All your teammates and peers look up to you and respect you. I'm thankful for that."
» Lucas Nix (6-foot-6, 310) and Jacobson (6-3, 295) are more than leaders. They form one of the best guard tandems in the Big East, if not the nation.
"It makes us a better football team," Graham said. "It makes us so much more sound from the inside out, having him and Jacobson at guard."
Nix, a fifth-year senior, had shuffled between tackle and guard on the right side.
"If you ask me personally, I do think he's a better guard than a tackle," Graham said, "and he's really good at both."
» Pitt has 14 seniors who will be beginning their final season Saturday against Buffalo. Some, like Wisconsin transfer Zach Brown, just got here. Others, like Caragein, Lindsey, Jacobson and Gibbs, are fifth-year seniors. The importance of their final season in careers without an outright Big East title or BCS Bowl is not lost on the veterans.
"We want to make it count," Jacobson said. "We have to do everything right every day."


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Heat on civic agency over pictures of Gods
It may have been a well-intentioned move by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi - invoking the gods to keep the city clean and hygienic. Harish V Nair reports.delhi Updated: Dec 12, 2012 23:26 IST
It may have been a well-intentioned move by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi - invoking the gods to keep the city clean and hygienic.
But the exact opposite has happened, and the civic agency, which since has been trifurcated, has now been accused of hurting religious sentiments.
A social activist, Manoj Sharma, has dragged the civic agency before the Delhi High Court with a public interest litigation seeking a direction to it to remove tiles put up across the city on public walls with photos of gods.
The PIL said people spat and urinated on the photos and, at many places, garbage was found dumped in front of them.
Civic agency sources said that the pictures of "these idols were indeed put to use religious sentiments to invoke discipline and deter people from urinating, spitting and throw garbage in public". Sharma's lawyer told the court that he himself had seen this shocking site at many places in the Capital.
"The petitioner was also getting complaints from various friends of his belonging to all religions. Such photos have not been a deterrence to such acts as the MCD expected," he said.
A bench of Chief Justice D Murugesan and Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, however, refused to interfere at this juncture and directed Sharma to approach the civic agency first with his complaint. The bench directed the civic agency to consider the PIL as a representation and act upon it.
"We can intervene only if the MCD and other authorities refuse to act on your complaint. First you approach them with your public interest litigation," the bench told Sharma.


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This is a great day for sports around the world. The beginning of "Le
Tour de France," the Sprint Cup, following NASCAR rules at Daytona
Beach, the continuation of the World Cup FIMA Soccer rounds, and
last but not least, I have to hope that the Cleveland Indians will 'rally'
and win against the Kansas City Royals.
I will be seeing KC Royals vs. Indians game, down in the nicely positioned
Progressive Field, hoping that the local Clevelanders are 'wrong' and that
we won't experience any more 'stage fright!' We lost last night's game,
with the score of 7-1, in our game against the Royals. We went into our
July 4th game, with some good statistics. Our Tribes held a .543 average
winning percentage of 83 wins to 74 losses.
I am looking forward to the firecracker display over Progressive Field,
with my brothers and sister in law. One in the group, complaining that
the music of KISS will be accompanying the fireworks. I am hoping my
presence alone will help us win! (Ha ha! This little Cleveland native, who
was baptized in Parma, Ohio, will have to cross her fingers, just like the
rest of the fans!)
I was sorry to read that the 22 year old Brazilian soccer player, Neymar,
was seriously injured with a broken vertibra, changing the chances of his
team. The four goals he managed to accomplish in the first 3 World Cup
matches, has created a stronghold of youth who are very disappointed.
The Brazilian 'hero' will be still admired, kids will continue to be proud
of his accomplishments and be hopefully inspired by his abilities.
In Leeds, England the Tour de France started, a tradition since 101 years
ago. This race, as you know, but sometimes it is nice to be reminded, goes
from England through the countries of Belgium and Spain, circling through
France. In the first leg or "Stage" the candidate favored to win, is Mark
Cavendish, who has had 26 times won this victory. It goes from Leeds to
Harr0gate, where his mother was born.
The other possible winners of the Tour de France are Chris Froome, (29 year
old from Kenya, raised as a Brit), from "Team Sky" and 2 time Champ, Alberto
Contador, (31 year old from Spain) from "Tinkoff-Saxo Bank" team. Or you
could wish to see the Italian, Vincenzo Nibali or one of the other Spanish
contenders, Alejandro Valverde and Joaquin Rodriguez. I like to watch the
bicyclists, but mostly watch the unusual terrain and scenery. The cobblestones
and the different summits, throughout the European countrysides are so
beautiful to see. Many of the challenging roads that the cyclists tackle are ones
from the beginning race, since 1903.
Following NASCAR rules at the Daytona International Speedway, there were
two laps that had to be postponed due to weather. The setting is one that my
coworker, Kent, loves to watch with his wife. They have been down, almost
every year for the past twenty to watch! I am sure there are a few of you who
may choose this sporting event to watch over the sedate 181 miles of the first
"Stage" of Le Tour de France! It ends on July 26, 2014. Much faster, right?!
On the last note for this post, my Mom has been a 'trooper' throughout all
of her Dr. appointments, the most painful being the podiatrist. She has had
to soak her toes in vinegar water, painting them all except her left big toe,
with a liquid to prevent any infection or fungal growth. The poor left toe,
which was infected, had to have its toenail removed, then we are carefully
drying it, putting a Band-Aid on it, and allowing it to 'scab over.' Gross
details, but important to let all of those know that are caretakers, to keep
an eye on your elderly family member's toes. This could have led to an
infection that may have got into her bloodstream, leading to her heart. We
all tend to think of the teeth and its possibilities of gum disease, but feet
are also important to take care of.
I want to share something special about my Mom, every day is filled with
little moments where she looks so filled with wonder. I think that losing
some of her memory means that she 'hears' things that she exclaims,
"I never heard that bird's song before!"
Or when she sees some colorful flowers in a garden or in a bouquet at
the bank,
"I have never seen such a gorgeous collection of flowers before!"
These are what carry me through some of those moments when she is
childish and refuses to carry out Dr.'s instructions! It helps to remember
that I was once rebellious and annoyed my Mom, no end!
Go Mom!!
Go Tribe!


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"I want to finish my contract at Madrid, who knows after that"
Cristiano Ronaldo gave an extensive interview with FIFA.com, in which he spoke about the differences between playing for Real Madrid and Manchester United, and his personal life.
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that, in his opinion, players at Real Madrid are under even more pressure than Manchester United players, and believes this pressure "creates a certain amount of anxiety, which can be felt at all times".
In an extensive interview with FIFA.com, the Portuguese also explained that he wants to see out the remaining two and a half years on his contract with 'Los Blancos', but does not know what he will decide to do when it runs out, in June 2015.
The Real Madrid and Portugal forward also spoke about his personal life, his relationship with his son and what he does when he is not focusing on football.
Below is the entire interview from FIFA.com:
Cristiano, over recent years you have become aregular fixture at the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala. How does it feel to be part of the global elite once more?
Very good. It's a great honour to be nominated and it makes me very happy. It proves that I've maintained very high standards over my career and that can only be something to be happy about. What's changed since the first time? I'm virtually the same guy, I've got a bit more experience than a few years ago but I've still got the same level of ambition. In general, though, I'm the same person and the same player.
Back then you were playing for Manchester United and now you're at Real Madrid. How do the two clubs differ?
They're the best two clubs in the world and that's why it's always difficult to be successful with them. They've got positive things and less positive things. I think there's more pressure at Madrid than at United. I've been here for three-and-a-half years now and I think that's the case because everyone involved in totally focused on winning the club's tenth European Cup. That creates a certain amount of anxiety, which can be felt at all times.
Do you think the level of expectation sometimes adversely affects on-pitch performances?
I think that, yes, the pressure is too great and that sometimes it can affect us. But we have to try and rise above it and not let what people say get to us, particularly the media, as Real Madrid get spoken about every day. At the end of the day it comes down to an individual decision, whether you want to read the papers or not. I don't think what the papers say matters too much, so there's no need to overdramatise the issue.
People who know me and those who've played alongside me know what kind of a guy I am. Those who don't know me can say and think whatever they want.
Do you think the team's inconsistent start to this season's La Liga has cranked up the pressure on the club?
We haven't started the championship very well for sure. We know that La Liga's an uphill struggle for us now, but nothing's impossible in football. We're going to work hard, win games and see what happens. And of course, there's the Champions League and the Copa del Rey too. There's plenty for us to win this season.
Under the circumstances, is winning the UEFA Champions League Madrid's main priority for this campaign?
Yes, of course. Every Madridista wants that tenth European Cup - we're more than aware of that. Last season we fell just short, which was very frustrating. Fortunately we've got the opportunity to set the record straight this year, though the fact we face Manchester United next makes it more difficult. It's not going to be easy and I reckon the odds are about 50-50, but I'm still very confident.
If Real Madrid can rediscover their best form, do you think they'll be favourites to go through?
No team's unbeatable, but when we're at our best we're a really good side. Manchester United have started the English championship race very well and are a long way ahead of the rest, but still, if we play the way we're capable of, we can beat them. To do that we need to pull together and play as a team, like we've done in so many matches before.
Madrid's league form has also led to protests against coach Jose Mourinho from sections of the Bernabeu faithful. What's your opinion on that?
People do protest and you have to respect that, though I think they should be a bit patient with him. To me it's very clear that Mourinho always wants what's best for the club and will fight to the death to defend it. All of us who work alongside him know that, but you've still got to show respect for the fans' opinion. In my view he's the best coach in the world, he's got loads of experience and has won everything there is to win.
It's also not unknown for spectators to take issue with you as well. Why do you think controversy sometimes surrounds you?
I don't know. I can't answer that question with total certainty, because it's something I've asked myself too. People who know me and those who've played alongside me know what kind of a guy I am. Those who don't know me can say and think whatever they want. I'm able to respect those who criticise me, because I know they've got the wrong idea about me. You just have to learn to live with it because criticism is part of life for every footballer, for everybody in fact.
There's been discussion recently over whether you might be changing clubs. Is that something you can see happening in the future?
I want to see out my contract at Real Madrid: I'm very clear about that. After that, well, I don't know what'll happen in the future.
On an individual note, why do you think you've been so successful during your career to date?
I think that it's down to talent and the fact I've worked incredibly hard to achieve my objectives. You need to be humble enough to know what's missing from your game and work towards it. Throughout my whole career I've always tried to learn, evolve and win trophies. I'm very ambitious, I always want to win and I'll stay that way until I hang up my boots.
What's more, you've also had some major highlights off the pitch, such as when your son was born, right?
That was the best moment of my life, it makes you really proud. He makes me feel very happy and fulfilled.
Would you like him to be a footballer?
He'll do what he wants to do. Of course it's something I'd like and I will give him a bit of a nudge towards football, but what he does will be his decision and I'll support him in whatever he decides.
What sort of things do you enjoy doing away from football?
I like to do the things I'm not able to do while I'm working, such as spending time with my family, travelling, going for walks, watching basketball, tennis and being with my son. Once I leave the pitch I put football to one side. Off the field I'd rather just be a normal guy.
Does fame get too much for you sometimes? Do you ever miss having a lower public profile?
Being a footballer has good things and other aspects that aren't so good. You miss out on doing normal things and on certain situations that you'd experience if you weren't well-known. But this is the profession I chose and all that's part of the package. I don't regret my choice in the slightest.
Finally, would you say you were happy at this point in your career?
Honestly, yes. I'm doing something I like, something that I enjoy. I know how fortunate I am and I feel very fulfilled.


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Octomom Cancels Stripping Gig After Manager Mentions She Has Kids. Makes Sense.
Seen her promoting her "self-pleasure voyage of discovery" or however they're marketing this holocaust of the mind, the perfectly sane Octomom who should be responsible for the lives of 14 children has cancelled her upcoming stripping gig after the manager basically said a bunch of completely true words. TMZ reports:
[Octo's rep Gina] Rodriguez says the straw that broke Octo's back was a WPEC12 interview with a club bartender who said, Octo has "a lot of mouths to feed so it was only a matter of time" before she started stripping. The bartender added, "She must be a little crazy, normal people don't have that many children."
We're told Octo, aka Nadya Suleman, was also pissed about a manager at the club insinuating she might go fully nude and do lap dances … for the right price.
So let me get this straight, this guy pointed out that Octomom has "a lot of mouths to feed" which is true. It was only "a matter of time" until she turned to stripping, also true. "Normal people don't have that many children," double true. And she might go fully nude and do lap dances for "the right price" which is the exact job description of stripping, so true. I'm not exactly sure what she expected this guy to say, but she owes him a thank you card for not mentioning she'll also perform sex acts for money because that's also how being a stripper works if not the most important part of the profession. I don't see how he could've been more gentlemanly.
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Marriage vs. Civil Union or Domestic Partnership
Civil union and domestic partnerships are a second-class status, and when people take on all the commitments and responsibilities of marriage they should not be treated like second-class citizens. While these legal mechanisms provide a measure of protections to same-sex couples and their families, they are no substitute for the full measure of respect, clarity, security and responsibilities of marriage itself. They exclude people from marriage and create an unfair system that often does not work in emergency situations when people need it most.
The only way to achieve equality is to provide the freedom to marry for all committed couples.
Despite their inequality, some states are creating these legal mechanisms to recognize gay couples. While this does show progress and provides same-sex couples with important responsibilities and protections previously withheld, we also see the repeal of these laws when the freedom to marry is achieved because they are found unequal to marriage.
In June 2013, the United States Supreme Court struck down a central section of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act, which excluded same-sex couples from marriage - and from the 1,100 protections and responsibilities that marriage triggers at the federal level. Now more than ever, we see why civil union and domestic partnership are unequal to marriage. The landmark decision extending federal protections to married same-sex couples does not apply to committed gay couples who enter into civil union or domestic partnership, mechanisms that have been created by the state as a specifically separate status from marriage.
What do these terms mean?
CIVIL UNION: Civil union exists in three states: New Jersey, Illinois, and Hawaii. Civil union was first created in Vermont, in 2000, to provide some legal protections and responsibilities to gay and lesbian couples at the state level, but in 2009 the state legislature ended gay couples exclusion from marriage after realizing civil union created a second class citizenship.
Cobbled together as both the state and the nation were just beginning to engage in a conversation about the inherent unfairness of legal discrimination in marriage, civil unions have since proven to be ineffective, a separate but unequal status (pdf) that often heightens the need for access to both the tangible and intangible protections that only marriage can afford. The protections and responsibilities do not extend beyond the border of the states in which the civil union was entered, offer murky access to separation laws, and no federal protections are included with a civil union.
DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP: Domestic partnerships are a form of union under which gay (and sometimes non-gay) couples in some states or regions can formalize their partnerships. Oregon's domestic partnership law went into effect in February 2008. However, as with civil union the status remains a separate and unequal legal compromise which does not apply when a couple travels out of state, and offers no federal protections. Aside from Oregon, a hodge-podge of domestic partnership laws (statewide/district-wide in Nevada) and registries offer a wildly varying selection of protections and responsibilities which can change from zip code to zip code. Many domestic partnership registries offer no rights or protections at all and simply serve as a written acknowledgment of a couple's commitment to each other.
"Marriage Makes a Word of Difference"
Evan Wolfson
June 14, 2007
In response to the question "Why can't you just call it something else?," Wolfson explains how the "clarity, security, and dignity [of the word marriage] is precious and irreplaceable."
The Legal, Medical, Economic & Social Consequences of New Jersey's Civil Union Law
New Jersey Civil Union Review Commission
December 2008
In a unanimous vote, a blue-ribbon state government commission issues its final report to Governor Corzine and the legislature, recommending they enact a marriage equality law.
Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling on Kerrigan & Mock v. Connecticut Dept. of Public Health
October 10, 2008
"Although marriage and civil unions do embody the same legal rights under our law, they are by no means equal," Justice Palmer wrote in the majority opinion, joined by Justices Flemming L. Norcott Jr., Joette Katz and Lubbie Harper. "The former is an institution of transcendent historical, cultural and social significance, whereas the latter is not."
Marriage, Registration and Dissolution by Same-Sex Couples in the U.S.
Williams Institute
July 2008
Williams Institute finds that same-sex couples prefer marriage over civil unions or domestic partnerships, and want and use new legal statuses.
California Supreme Court Ruling on In re: Marriage Cases
May 15, 2008
Chief Justice George writes, "[R]etaining the designation of marriage exclusively for opposite-sex couples and providing only a separate and distinct designation for same-sex couples may well have the effect of perpetuating a more general premise -- now emphatically rejected by this state -- that gay individuals and same-sex couples are in some respects 'second-class citizens' who may, under the law, be treated differently from, and less favorably than, heterosexual individuals or opposite-sex couples. Under these circumstances, we cannot find that retention of the traditional definition of marriage constitutes a compelling state interest. Accordingly, we conclude that to the extent the current California statutory provisions limit marriage to opposite-sex couples, these statutes are unconstitutional."
Report of the Vermont Commission on Family Recognition and Protection
Office of Legislative Council
April 21, 2008
The report finds civil unions do not provide the fairness and equality they were intended to offer same-sex couples and their families.
First Interim Report of the New Jersey Civil Union Review Commission
New Jersey Civil Union Review Commission
February 19, 2008
The report finds New Jersey's civil union law "is not clear to the general public" and "creates a second-class status" for those who have filed for civil unions.
Civil Marriage v. Civil Unions: What's the difference?
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
GLAD answers the question 'What's the difference?' by breaking down the specific differences between marriage and civil unions.


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tricky85 posted a topic in Ford Fiesta ClubHi, I am not sure if it was the recent samsung update or when I had my car serviced (as they were done around the same time), but for about a month now my bluetooth connection has been playing up. When i get in the car the bluetooth sign does not display even though it is turned on by my phone/car, if you check on the phone settings it shows as "paired". To be able to use the phone with my car I need to unpair and pair the device again. Has anyone else had this trouble and know of a fix? Cheers
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tricky85 posted a topic in Ford Fiesta ClubHi, I had a crap moment yesterday where I reversed slowly into a bolard in a car park, totally didnt see it because it was pitch black but its put 2 small scratches on the rear...it has taken it back to the black part so my red paint has totally rubbed off....it looks like a marker pen sorta scratch whats the best way to get this back to its original colour not sure T cut will do it.
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tricky85 replied to tricky85's topic in Ford Fiesta ClubOk so the phone problem doesnt really exist anymore since I had a new Galaxy S 3 I put everything on the phone memory and its fine, the usb problem still exists though I took it to the Garage for a 2nd time and they wreckon its my USB device but I think thats bull......what make devices does everyone else use in their usb slots what makes please?
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Have had Sayonara's for a week but only able to manage a five and a six miler. Until this week have run almost exclusively in Elixir's (6, 7 & 8) for last couple years.
- Immediate general comment is that ride is not dramatically different from Elixir 7/8.
- Forefoot cushion is great. I'm 185 lbs and absolutely can't imagine needing any more cushion than that provided by the Sayonara. This would include my long runs which are 13 miles.
- The heel. Bottom line love it. First run I absolutely noticed the lower heel (as compared to Elixir). Wasn't sure if this was a good thing or bad thing initially. However, as first run progressed I simply ran faster with same perceived effort. Couple days later, my second run, found that I was right at home with this heel / forefoot delta. Perfect for me. Took me one whole run to become used to the difference.
- More on the sole. Amazing. Can't believe how much cushion there is in this lightweight trainer. I perceive the U4ic as light but incredibly resilient. Given the light weight of the shoe I can see it replacing the Elixir as both my daily trainer and my racing shoe. Almost a strange balance between forefoot cushioning and sufficient proprioception.
- Feel of the upper is fantastic. What I mean by that is that it feels seamless. I'm accustomed to wiggling my toes late into runs to make sure I'm getting great circulation. Absolutely no constrictions, hot spots or rubs.
- My feet love the toe box. To me it's roomy both in width and height.
- Wearing same size as in my Elixirs. Fit is great with no heel slippage. Should note that while one of my feet has a classic fit in Size 11 my other foot is a half-size shorter. As such, fit can be critical. But again, great fit and no slippage on my smaller foot. Could I have gone a half size smaller? Maybe. But given the perfect fit on my bigger foot I'm guessing for me the Sayonara ran the same size as Elixir.
- Liked that there was no excess tongue length.
- Liked no access lace length.
- Liked the amount of material atop shoe. That is, once laced I didn't have too much material on top drawn tightly together by the laces.
- Appearance - As much as I dig a cool looking shoe this characteristic is last on my list of importance. I think the Sayonara's look great. Maybe even a tad conservative. However, you should see how some of the white bands almost glow in natural lighting. Pretty cool.
I'm almost 52 and I run 52 weeks a year. While I am a recreation runner, running is a passion. Have only ran for a little more than five years and my times are still improving. However, I have to work my butt off for age-group fourth place finishes in local small races. That's my way of saying I'm not too fast.
Next up will be a long run this weekend.