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Sung-Il Baik
|Correlative Atom Probe Tomography (APT) and
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Studies
Analytic and In-situ TEM experiment
|Seoul National University: Ph. D. in MSE (2010)
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I was born in South Korea and graduated from Korea university in 2001 with a B.S degree in Material Sci.&Eng. Department. After B.S. graduation, I served two year military service as an 123th Commissioned Officer of Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC). Then I came back to university to start my graduate study in Material Sci.&Eng at Seoul University, with a topic "Effects of stacking fault energy on the microstructure and the twinning mechanism in TwinningInduced Plasticity(TWIP) steel". During my graduate study I learned a lot relating with in-situ and high resolution (scanning) TEM technics.
I joined the Northwestern university in 2010 as a postdoctoral research associate, and I've been studying stress-corrosion cracks in nickel-base alloys. The development of novel correlative approach for site specific atom probe tomography (APT) sample preparation in the analyzed transmission electron microscope (TEM) have synergies for not only sub-nano scale structural but also tens PPM level chemical information. And we are broadening the application to thin ceramic/metal interface, CdTe solar cell, Peroveskite fuel cell, and thin multilayer semiconducting electronic devices. I hope to contribute to a material science society by state-of-art subnano-scale structural and PPM level chemical analyses combining with in-situ experiment.
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TEM-APT Correlative Works
Atom probe tomography (APT) is unique analysis tool enables true three-dimensional (3-D) analysis with sub-nano scale spatial resolution. Recent implementations of the local electrode and the laser pulsing have expended the research applications of the APT, but needle-shaped narrow APT specimen still remains a major limiting factor for analyzing material. The novel approach for site specific APT sample preparation in the analyzed TEM sample is introduced to solve the geometrical limitations of a sharpened APT tip and have synergies for not only high resolution structural but also chemical information. Chemical analysis in TEM, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and electron energy loss spectrum (EELS), is carried out to compare the compositions of APT results. Grain boundary carbide junction is used to get a precision of position of APT samples in the analyzed TEM sample.
Adiabatic shear band (ASB) in high Ni steel
Adiabatic shear bands (ASBs) are narrow zones of highly localized deformation which are failure prone in high strain rate deformation. The adiabatic conditions in dynamic deformation result in a temperature rise within these bands and as a result there is local softening, which adversely affects work hardening and leads to a marked decrease in the load carrying capacity in these bands. The phase transformation and atomic scale elemental distribution are osberved at adiabatic shear band (ASBs). Even though it possesses excellent static properties, the failure of alloy in deformation localization during dynamic deformation should be tested for alloy selection. Detailed characterization of the deformed adiabatic shear band structures was analyzed by combining electron beam scattering diffraction (EBSD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atom probe tomography techniques (APT).
Tomography study of CVD graphene on Cu substrate
Oxygen and hydrogen atoms and their functional molecules (OH, CO, and CO2) positions' and chemical identities are tomographically mapped in three dimensions in a graphene monolayer film grown on a copper substrate, at the atomic part-per-million (atomic ppm) detection level, employing laser assisted atom-probe tomography.
In-situ and analytical TEM
These enhanced superior formability and strength satisfied the improved safety standards for high energy absorption in the construction and crash resistance in the automotive industry. In twinning-induced plasticity (TWIP) steel, stacking fault energy (SFE) is the key parameter to determine the strengthening mechanism In this study, the generation of mechanical twin was observed by in-situ tensile test in TEM and the effect of SFE was discussed linked with the measured SFE.

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Foster Field (map it)
1600 University Ave
San Angelo, TX 76904
Year Opened: 2000
Capacity: 4,200
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Official Review by Paul Derrick, Stadium Journey Regional Correspondent
San Angelo lies in the midst of the west Texas ranching community, and is home to the North American League Baseball franchise, San Angelo Colts. The San Angelo Colts have been a going franchise since 2000 spending time in the Central Baseball League and United League, as well as a short stint in the Texas-Louisiana League. In 2011, they moved to the North American League after having experienced decent success in the United League, being a wild card team their first year and being regular season champions in 2008. The San Angelo Colts have called the 4,200 seat capacity Foster Field home since their inaugural season.
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The Colts don't provide anything outside of the normal stadium selections here. If you're looking for a basic hot dog, hamburger or nachos that is exactly what you are going to get. Just about every item on the menu at Foster Field was under $4 which is always a plus. The Colts either must be sponsored by Bud Light or they have a very weak beer selection, as the only selections they had the night I was there was Budweiser and Bud Light, and no drafts, only bottles. They do carry quite a few Coca-Cola products as well as Gatorade for $2.50 a cup or bottle. Foster Field just doesn't provide the fan many options outside the ballpark norm, and the food they do offer is not something to write home about.
From the moment you walk into Foster Field and around the concourse you notice first the souvenir stand on the left, which by the way has the cheapest souvenirs I have found in minor league baseball to this point. Also on the outer concourse you will get more of that baseball feel with an autograph stand that two players before the game hang out and sign autographs in. Walking around Foster Field just made me feel like I was in a great baseball environment. With great fans who paid close attention to the game and to top it off the great Harry Caray's grandson, Josh Caray is the PA Announcer, talk about tradition passing on. Wow!
The Colts do everything to make the ballpark an enjoyable atmosphere for everybody with the Dingo Dugout, which is a huge playground for the kiddos, to many great giveaways and promotions for the adults. One bad touch I did see to the stadium though is that there isn't any shade besides the section right behind home plate, which is probably why they rarely play day games. Overall I think the Colts provide a good atmosphere for baseball and fun.
San Angelo isn't one of the biggest cities in Texas for sure, it's best known for Goodfellow Air Force Base and the historic Fort Concho. In visiting the area I would definitely recommend a visit to Fort Concho. It was established in 1867 and served as regimental headquarters for some of the most famous frontier units during the civil war.
Another place that I found quite interesting when traveling the neighborhood was Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum. At this museum you can step back in time and tour the most famous brothel in west Texas. Miss Hattie's Bordello operated from the turn of the century until 1946 when it was closed down by Texas Rangers (no, not the baseball team).
As far as places to eat I did find your basic Applebee's and other chains but nothing else that looked very appealing. I was told by some people at the game to check out Paula Sue's Cafe which is supposedly a local favorite, but was unable to make it there.
The San Angelo Colts definitely have some great fans. I don't really know if this is due to the fact that there isn't much else available for sports in the area, except the Midland Rockhounds about 2 hours north. The fans showed up and did a great job of rooting along the home team even though they were on the wrong side of a very lopsided game.
The fans all seemed very knowledgeable and I did see multiple fans keeping score. All the fans that I ended up striking a conversation with were very friendly and willing to give advice on things to do and see in the area. A lot of the fans have followed the team since their inception and have become avid followers of the individual players.
One interesting thing I saw the fans do at the stadium is when a player hits a foul ball the announcer voices out "There's another J&W Auto Glass" and the fans respond with a boisterous "FOUL BALL". Pretty neat I thought, and the kids at least loved it.
Access to the stadium is pretty easy once you get inside the San Angelo city limits. The ballpark is located right off Angelo State University, whose baseball team shares the park with the Colts. Parking will run you $3 and is right there at the ballpark, so a very short walk to and from the stadium before and after the game.
Bathrooms are easily available and I didn't see a line at any time. The concourses are very wide, especially at the stadium entrance which makes moving around very easy. The ballpark is very wheelchair friendly as well.
With tickets ranging anywhere from $6 for general admission to $9 for reserved box seats I feel that taking in a game at Foster Field is worth the visit. There isn't a whole lot of extras or perks here, just down home good old baseball. For someone who may be use to the bells and whistles of baseball nowadays this park might not be for you, but if you're the fan who just likes to see baseball the way it should be played, I don't think you will be disappointed. The San Angelo Colts have some room for improvement but overall they have a beautiful park and produce just what every baseball fan likes, good baseball.
There are not really any extras I can think of here except for what I mentioned earlier. San Angelo has the cheapest souvenirs of any minor league park I have ever visited to this point. With $7-$8 t-shirts and cheap t-shirt/hat combos, you can get something for the whole family even if you're on a tight budget. Also I have to give an extra point for the wonderful PA job that Josh Caray does, great play by play truly runs through that family.
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People familiar with the matter have told the WSJ that Amazon's first smartphone would be announced by the end of June. The handset could go on sale before the end of September...
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1. grahaman27 (Posts: 361; Member since: 05 Apr 2013)
3D lol
3. PressStart (Posts: 119; Member since: 08 Apr 2014)
Yep, lol.
2. seanwhat (Posts: 302; Member since: 11 Jul 2013)
why won't they let 3d die, it never caught on and never will
4. hurrycanger (Posts: 1626; Member since: 01 Dec 2013)
Agree to a certain degree, HTC did 3D on one of the phones and it got nowhere.
But this one sounds like it can change something. There are the 4 camera tracking thingy which can enhance the 3D experience. I'll look forward to this.
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Buy our phones 'cause MOAR DIMENSIONS!*
*Only $30 to disable Home screen ads, as well.
6. hurrycanger (Posts: 1626; Member since: 01 Dec 2013)
* And $20 more for a decent wall charger.
7. StanleyG88 (Posts: 239; Member since: 15 Mar 2012)
And everyone else is going flat
8. Alphageek (banned) (Posts: 27; Member since: 22 Jun 2011)
I think Amazon could have a winner here. It will be interesting to see how this turns out.
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3d is 2010 ago.
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So, you are using 5d then.


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It's been a great year for technology-focused glassmaker Corning (GLW); in those last 12 months, GLW has rallied more than 53% thanks to strong fundamental growth. But that doesn't mean that shares have gotten expensive. As I write, Corning trades with a price-to-book ratio of just 1.26.
Corning manufactures glass and ceramic substrates used in everything from smartphones to LCD screens, fiber optics, and car electronics. The firm's Gorilla Glass brand of impact-resistant glass panels has been a major growth driver in recent years, as smart phone makers have scrambled to get enough supply of protective screens for their handsets. The fact that mobile electronics are high-churn items means that demand should continue to be high for Corning in the years ahead, even as competitors try to vie for a share of the market.
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I received this book for free from Publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Cam Girl by Leah Raeder
Published by Atria on November 3rd 2015
Genres: New Adult
Pages: 320
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Vada Bergen is broke, the black sheep of her family, and moving a thousand miles away from home for grad school, but she's got the two things she loves most: her art and her best friend—and sometimes more—Ellis Carraway. Ellis and Vada have a friendship so consuming it's hard to tell where one girl ends and the other begins. It's intense. It's a little codependent. And nothing can tear them apart.
Until an accident on an icy winter road changes everything.
Vada is left deeply scarred, both emotionally and physically. Her once-promising art career is cut short. And Ellis pulls away, unwilling to talk about that night. Everything Vada loved is gone.
She's got nothing left to lose.
So when she meets some smooth-talking entrepreneurs who offer to set her up as a cam girl, she can't say no. All Vada has to do is spend a couple hours each night stripping on webcam, and the "tips" come pouring in.
It's just a kinky escape from reality until a client gets serious. "Blue" is mysterious, alluring, and more interested in Vada's life than her body. Online, they chat intimately. Blue helps her heal. And he pays well, but he wants her all to himself. No more cam shows. It's an easy decision: she's starting to fall for him. But the steamier it gets, the more she craves the real man behind the keyboard. So Vada pops the question:
Can we meet IRL?
Blue agrees, on one condition. A condition that brings back a ghost from her past. Now Vada must confront the devastating secrets she's been running from—those of others, and those she's been keeping from herself...
Vada and Ellis were in a car accident that changed both their lives. Vada injures her hand that she draws with which is her passion. Ellis can't remember exactly what happened and feels Vada is keeping something from her. In their search for answers about the accident and their own relationship they are torn apart. Without art or Ellis, Vada turns to camming (public and private stripping shows on the internet) to make money and find a new place for herself. She is still hung up on the accident and has struck up a relationship with the father of the other person involved. Instead of helping with closure that they both need, more questions are raised. When not only Ellis is back in the picture but a mysterious cam client "Blue" pops up, Vada questions what and who she really wants.
This book was so raw and honest and I expected nothing less from everything I have heard about Leah Raeder's other books. It was full of secrets and questions. It felt like everyone was keeping something from someone else. Were these secrets important? Were they kept for the person's own good? Would we ever find out the answers? Also, I wondered if there would be any kind of happy ending.
Vada and Ellis and their relationship were one of, if not the main, focuses in Cam Girl. Vada was an artist in grad school living with Ellis. They were clearly more than friends but Vada had a hard time committing to it or being public with Ellis. Ellis worked with computers and was openly gay. Throughout not only the current events but within scenes from their pasts we see how hot and cold, up and down they were together. Vada identified as bisexual but seemed to believe she would end up with a man. A lot of this seemed to come from her culture and upbringing. This would always come between them. I kind of felt bad for both in this situation. Ellis knew what she wanted. She wasn't ashamed of Vada or their relationship. I totally understood where Vada was coming from though. It is easy to say that she should have been more open and not scared of her feelings, but honestly that is something that I think a lot of people deal with – regardless of their sexual preference.
The whole camming aspect was really interesting. I have no idea how accurately portrayed it all was but it was totally eye-opening for me. Also, Raeder did not hold back and some of the scenes during camming were very graphic. Those who don't want to read about sexual acts and such might not want to pick this one up or have to skip over some parts.
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I think the biggest thing that resonated with me was the really big and important issues that were addressed and done so well. Without getting into too much detail it dealt with various LGBTQ issues, how they affect different people and the people around them.
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"This is a massive malware run," says Roger Thompson, chief technical officer at Atlanta-based Exploit Prevention Labs. In an interview with eWEEK, Thompson confirmed the drive-by attacks are hosing infected machines with browser tool bars and spyware programs with stealth rootkit capabilities.
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Asante Kotoko have outlined a series of events to raise the required $800,000 to execute their campaign in next season's CAF Champions League.
The Ghana Premier League champions are looking to make a huge impact in the competition following the relative success of Berekum Chelsea in this year's edition.
The whooping amount will take care of all team expenses which includes transport, accommodation, player bonuses and other logistics from the preliminary stages all the way to the final.
Kotoko's sub-committee on their African Champions League campaign have outlined a series of events including a fund-raising ball and supporters contribution initiatives to raise the money which will drive this ambition.
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One of those volunteers is Dr. Edward L. Raab, a pediatric ophthalmologist. A professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics at Mount Sinai Medical Center, he has been called on four times in the last five years to travel across the world with ORBIS. On a mission, Dr. Raab is part of a team that educates local doctors in the newest procedures and treatments that can help restore sight to those suffering from different forms of blindness.
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The Flying Eye Hospital makes it possible for ORBIS to transport a state-of-the-art eye hospital and teaching facility to airports throughout the developing world. The plane, from the flight deck forward, is similar to most other aircraft. From the flight deck aft, it is unique. The operating room is in the center of the aircraft, since this is the most stable area. The plane has three power sources. Circulating air is filtered through hospital-grade HEPA filters.
There is a substantial audiovisual system in the plane; 17 cameras, eight microphones and 554 video monitors are stationed throughout. This system allows for live interaction between the people in the classroom, which is in the front part of the plane, and the personnel in the operating rooms. If a language barrier exists, translators are provided. These surgeries are also recorded, edited, and duplicated in DVD format so that the procedures taught during each program can be donated to the host country's ophthalmic community.
"We must do something to effectively alleviate the suffering of tens of millions of people who go blind despite medicines and treatments that can prevent their condition," says Oliver Foot, president of ORBIS International. "The human toll is incalculable; the economic cost runs into many billions. Training, providing more infrastructure and public health education, combined with the considerable influence of foreign leaders, will help contain this problem and in the long run, rid the global community of avoidable blindness. That's our goal."
The statistics are alarming; according to the World Health Organization, there are nearly 36 million blind people worldwide and another 124 million people who have vision so poor that normal life is impossible. And, of the estimated 1.4 million blind children in the world, three-quarters live in the poorest regions of Africa and Asia. Every minute, one more child in the world loses his or her sight.
ORBIS makes frequent trips to these parts of the world. In March, ORBIS volunteers and the DC-10 traveled to India. (Only the flight crew travels on the DC-10; the volunteers travel independently). Dr. Raab was part of that mission. "If we can treat an infant or child, we can also make an economic impact on the part of the country where that child is from," he said. "If a child will spend his life permanently blind or visually handicapped, he will be viewed as non-productive to his family and his town. In so many families, every family member must help out. A child whose sight has been restored will experience a profound and lifelong change. In foreign countries, there are also cultural reasons to perform corrective surgery. A young woman with corrected lazy eye will have more opportunities in life, even in marriage choices, and will feel better about herself."
The two main causes of blindness in India are cataracts, at 63 percent, and refractive errors at 20 percent. More than half of all childhood blindness in India could be avoided if trained pediatric eye care personnel and adequate facilities were available.
Since 1982, when the Flying Eye Hospital launched from Houston, TX, an estimated 18 million blind people in 83 countries have had their sight restored or preserved as a result of ORBIS's work.
For more information, or to donate, visit www.orbis.org, or write to ORBIS International, 520 Eighth Avenue, 11th floor, New York, N.Y. 10018.
Eye Care at Home
According to Dr. Raab, parents should have their children examined by an eye care professional by the time they are three years old, even if there is no sign of a problem. "There are certain medical guidelines in the U.S., but they should not be construed as standards," he said. Pediatricians will do a 'red-reflex exam' periodically from infancy through six months to observe for possible cataract and other conditions that would block sight. And children are given a visual and auditory test once in grade school. "But if possible," Dr. Raab advised, "don't wait until that age. Most problems are best corrected when they begin. And the tests given in school aren't as comprehensive as an examination by an eye care professional."
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These are some of the questions artists Rachel Andrzejewski and Victoria Carpenter have been asking members of the community over the last several weeks. Their inquiry is part of an upcoming interactive art exhibit and multi-day event, "Entangled/Untangled: An exploratory correspondence."
Though they are artists by trade, they are not the only ones developing the exhibit. In fact, the students, senior citizens and other community members they have visited are providing their thoughts and reflections that will become part of the display. The exhibit will be a focal piece of the three-day event at ChamplinUnited Methodist Church from March 1-3.
In addition to visiting students at Crossroads High School and residents at Mill Pond, the artists have dispatched kits to community groups to gather individuals' wishes, hopes and dreams on fabric ribbons that will become a part of the "trees" in the art exhibit.
The artistic goal of the installment depicts the eternal struggles of humanity and the interactive qualities of the installment allows for personal expression.
"This is a significant effort to continue to gather our community in unity building efforts through the arts," said Kay Roberts, member of Northern Intercultural Spiritual Experiences (NISE), the sponsoring organization. Roberts first became acquainted with the artists at the Minneapolis Art-a-Whirl. She was impressed by their work there called, "End of Time" and invited them to expand on the idea, creating "Tangled/Untangled…"
"We are creating something that doesn't depend on our external separations but on the constants of the human spirit that allow us to resonate with each other as fellow, spiritual human beings," stated Andrzejewski. "A space to untangle yourself and simply create room for pause to give you an opportunity to put your name on something. To carve out a niche. To reach outside of your normal spaces and find yourself enraptured in something new."
Throughout the three-day event, there will be an opportunity to hear the artists' thoughts, as well as participate in a family friendly community day with additional activities. The weekend will be capped off with an interfaith worship experience which Roberts calls a "historic event for Champlin."
Roberts said she is already seeing the value of the project from the visits to community groups.
"When a student at Crossroads was working on the project he went to throw a piece of paper he was working on away," she said. When the artists fished it out of the trash they discovered an origami flower.
"It was beautiful," said Roberts. She said what was even more priceless was the student's expression when they told him there is no right or wrong and every piece of art is valuable.
"His face just lit up at that," she said.
If you go…
Friday, March 1,
7 p.m.
The "Entangled/Untangled: An exploratory correspondence" installation will be comprised of three interactive, visually enhanced spaces. Starting in the "black space" then moving to "white space," participants can join in a guided tour or conduct their own self-guided experience. Hundreds of small strips of black fabric will spiderwebbed throughout the "black space."
Guests will be seated within the display as artists Andrzejewski and Carpenter share their reflections on the project mapping out excerpts from their personal correspondence. Viewers can expect to be provided with art in the form of paper flowers, birds or blank pieces of paper and envelopes containing different question to help foster a deeper artistic exploration and to write out one's own thoughts.
Participants will take their chosen objects and journey to the "white space" which connects the current participants to the community outreach efforts. Some of the objects found in this space may be wishes that have come from the community outreach initiative that now asks the journeyer to consider carrying the hope, burden or wishes of another forward.
Returning to the original "black space" participants can engage in post experience discussion amongst each other and with the artists.
Saturday, March 2,
1-4 p.m.
Activities on Saturday will include building a sort of time capsule of the participants' wishes for each other and their future. Craft projects relating to the art exhibit will be conducted. Self-guided tours of the exhibit space will be available.
Sunday, March 3,
10 a.m.
Leaders from various faiths will have the opportunity to speak and reflect on the art exhibit from the perspective of their faith experience.
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Making Mosaic Tiles Out Of Jolly Ranchers Candy
Sugar Work By msulli10 Updated 12 Dec 2010 , 9:53pm by msulli10
I know I am not the first person to discover this technique, but I thought I would share this anyway. I wanted to make "glass tiles" for a cake I'm making this weekend (Hanukkah menorah). First I made a mold out of tin foil. I kind of squished it together to make something that looked like squares. I sprayed the tin foil lightly with oil. Then I smashed up the jolly ranchers and put the bits in the tin foil. I melted them in my toaster oven on 300 degrees for approx. 4 - 5 minutes. WATCH CAREFULLY - if they heat up too much they will turn a nasty color! Remove carefully and let them cool (I popped them in the freezer). Then I gently removed them. They look more like mosaic than actual tile, but I'm pretty happy with the result. I've posted pictures for you to see the steps.
Okay, so I wasn't able to post the pictures to this so here is the link to my pictures. Sorry about that.
Thanks for the information. Looking forward to trying this.
Thanks for the information. Looking forward to trying this.
Cool. I bet these look great when poured into the Wilton brownie bite silicone pan.
Yes, I bet it would have nice clean edges. I needed something smaller though for my project.
The link to the picture says "it doesn't exist." Is there another link?
The CC administrators decided to delete my pictures because it wasn't a cake or cookie. But I have since uploaded my finished product (which is a cake) and here is the link : http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1884243


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Sack Summer Hunger
Today CECPTA gave $500 to Metrocrest Social Services to help CFBISD children eat during the summer for their Sack Summer Hunger program. Volunteers for Metrocrest fill the sacks each week …
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The Carrollton Early Childhood PTA is an organization dedicated to providing activities, support, friendships and education for parents of children age newborn through preschool. We are a part of the same network of PTAs that you find in public schools, but since our children are babies, toddlers and preschoolers, our focus is geared more for this age range and we have lots of FUN! Possibly the biggest reason for becoming involved is to meet, socialize and network with other parents in the Carrollton area. Click here to learn more about CECPTA's history.
We hold regular meetings once a month, September through May, some of which feature speakers whose topics include child development, parenting issues, and various other topics of interest to parents of young children. The Carrollton Early Childhood PTA welcomes visitors at all meetings – click here to learn more about our monthly meetings & programs.
We sponsor activities and playgroups all year, even during the summer. Our members live mainly in the Carrollton area, although anyone with children under 6 years old is welcome to join. Click here to learn more about our activities designed specifically for our members.
For more information about joining CECPTA contact Stella Antic or visit Join Now.
Our playgroups are arranged by age starting with newborns through age 6. The parents and kids meet regularly at member's homes, area parks and playgrounds or at family-friendly restaurants and indoor play areas/facilities. Playgroups meet year round and siblings are always welcome!
***Members take turns hosting, days and times of weekly playgroup are subject to change***
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Today CECPTA gave $500 to Metrocrest Social Services to help CFBISD children eat during the summer for their Sack Summer Hunger program. Volunteers for Metrocrest fill the sacks each week …
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Relay For Life
Join the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life as they host a 3 mile run, 15-obstacle fitness challenge in LA Historic State Park. The event raises funds for research, education, and free patient service programs in LA including transportation to treatment-related appointments, wigs, lodging, summer day camp, college scholarships, information, and support programs.
Los AngelesStateHistoric Park
1245 N. Spring St.
Sunday, Sept. 9, Registration is at 7 a.m., Event begins at 8 a.m.
For more information, visit Facebook.com/FightBackFitnessChallenge.
Dance in the USA
Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre creates a new production that pays tribute to American music and dance styles ranging from the 1800s to present day, an original ballet evolved from the country's multi-ethnic population through a diverse array of styles, such as country, rhythm and blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, and pop. It will close with selections from Michael Jackson. The program will include recorded and live music.
Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East
Friday, Aug. 17, 8:30 p.m.
Tickets prices start at $15-$35 and $12 for full-time students with ID and children 12 and under. VIP packages start at $65 and include premium seating and a pre-performance reception. Tickets are available at www.FordTheatres.org or (323) 461-3673 (for non-visual media (323) GO 1-FORD). For groups of 8 or more, please call (323) 769-2147.
Cardboard Box City 2012
TheFourthAnnualCardboardBoxCity, benefiting Family Promise of East San Fernando Valley, shines a spotlight on the plight of homeless families in our community while giving participants an opportunity to see what it's like to spend the night without a roof over their heads.
Prospective residents pay a minimum of $15 per person ($10 per person for groups of 10+) to sleep overnight atCardboardBoxCityincluding dinner and a movie. In addition, participants are encouraged to get pledges from their friends, family, and co-workers much like a walk-a-thon. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative dwelling and most money raised by an individual. The top fundraiser will be named Mayor of Box City and receive the Key to the City.
CardboardBoxCityis open to all ages and affiliations. Service organizations, school service clubs, and youth groups are encouraged to use this event as a community service and service-learning project. The activities and entertainment will be geared for families, and participants will sleep outdoors in a secure area. A minimum of one adult for five youth under the age of 18 is required. Bring your own cardboard box home or a pop-up tent (no stakes). There will be a carnival (extra charge), activities, entertainment, and food for participants.
GlendaleChurchof Christ (Parking Lot)
2021W. Glenoaks Blvd.
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m.–7 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 30
For Cardboard Box City pledge and consent forms and other information, visit www.familypromiseesfv.org/events/cardboard_box_city.html, email email@example.com, or call (747) 333-6082.
Free Divorce Workshop: Experts Answer Your Questions
This is a free event for the community that is very educational for people who are considering or involved in a divorce.
21051 Warner Center Ln. Ste. 100
Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
RSVP at (818) 348-6700.
Audition for Soloists and Ensemble Singers
Auditions for soloists and ensemble singers are being held for the upcoming season of the San Fernando Valley Master Chorale. The Chorale rehearses on Monday nights in Woodland Hills and performs at various venues. The season includes The Music Man concert in October, and the Chorale is seeking male and female leads for this presentation; Respighi's Laud to the Nativity in December, the group's delightful Cabaret; and preparation for aWashingtonD.C. tour in the spring. Auditionees are asked to bring two contrasting songs and a pianist will be provided.
Madilyn Clark Studio
10852 Burbank Blvd.
Saturday, Aug. 25, 11:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Ensemble Singers
PierceCollegeMusic Bldg., Room 3401
6201 Winnetka Ave. Woodland Hills,CA91371
Monday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.
To schedule an audition, please call Annette Markell at (818) 985-7312.
Ray Bradbury Tribute
CART will be airing Ray Bradbury's 75th Birthday Tribute. The program was produced by the California Artists Radio Theatre for The Thousand Oaks Library Foundation on Aug. 22, 1995, featuring a speech by Mr. Bradbury on that occasion.
NASA'S Curiosity landed on Mars this past Sunday, Aug. 5, in the birthday month of Ray Bradbury. It seems like the great storyteller of The Martian Chronicles is right on schedule, telling a story of which he was well aware!
SiriusXM Channel 80 (Book & Drama)
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Astral anthropology was an extension of the field of anthropology that studied aliens' physical and cultural development. USS Enterprise had an astral anthropology department.
In 2267, a landing party was attacked by anthropoid natives from Taurus II while searching for the missing shuttlecraft Galileo. In a report to Captain James T. Kirk from Lieutenant Kelowitz, Kelowitz stated that he checked with astral anthropology to identify the creatures. In astral anthropology's report, they noted that the creatures were an Order 480-G, anthropoid, and were found to be similar to the lifeforms discovered on Hansen's Planet, only larger. (TOS: "The Galileo Seven")


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The United States in Afghanistan
Students use primary source documents, readings, and new media sources as they consider the future of U.S. policy in Afghanistan.
China on the World Stage: Weighing the U.S. Response
Using readings, documents, statistics, and simulations, students explore the history of U.S. relations with China and consider the global impact of China's transformation.
Climate Change
Climate Change and Questions of Justice
Students explore the causes and effects of global warming and delve into questions of who is most responsible for and vulnerable to the changing climate.
History, Revolution, and Reform: New Directions for Cuba
Readings, and simulations, and primary sources help students step into the shoes of ordinary Cubans to consider Cuba's future.
Foreign Aid
Dilemmas of Foreign Aid: Debating U.S. Policies
Readings, speeches, statistics, case studies and simulations enable students to examine U.S. aid policy and explore the ethical dilemmas faced by policy makers.
Confronting Genocide: Never Again?
Through case studies and primary sources, students trace the international community's response to genocide and consider how to respond in the future.
Human Rights
Competing Visions of Human Rights: Questions for U.S. Policy
Students use readings, case studies, and primary sources to examine the role human rights has played in international politics.
Immigration and the U.S. Policy Debate
Drawing on statistics, speeches, and commission reports, students examine the historical and current dimensions of immigration policy from multiple perspectives.
Between Two Worlds: Mexico at the Crossroads
Readings, maps, artwork, documents, and simulations enable students to see the world through Mexican eyes and to contemplate current Mexican policy choices.
Middle East
The Middle East in Transition: Questions for U.S. Policy
Drawing on maps, cartoons, and primary sources, students examine the history of U.S. involvement in the Middle East from 1900 to the present.
Nigeria: History, Identity, and Change
Students explore Nigeria's history—from the precolonial to the present—and think about what the country's future might look like.
North Korea
Conflict on the Korean Peninsula: North Korea and the Nuclear Threat
This Lesson helps students better understand the domestic and international issues around North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Nuclear Weapons
The Challenge of Nuclear Weapons
Students use readings, primary sources, and simulations to examine the history of nuclear weapons, explore arguments for and against them, and consider current challenges.
Russia's Transformation
Russia's Transformation: Challenges for U.S. Policy
Using readings, maps, cartoons, and primary sources, students explore Russian history and consider the U.S. relationship with Russia today.
Responding to Terrorism: Challenges for Democracy
With readings, primary sources, statistics, cartoons, and case studies, students prepare for a debate in the U.S. Senate on the response to terrorism.
International Trade in a Globalized World
Drawing on readings, statistics, and simulations, students explore the basics of international trade and consider its role in this era of globalization.
Empire, Republic, Democracy: Turkey's Past and Future
Students use primary source documents, readings, and new media sources as they consider the questions and challenges facing people in Turkey today.
United Nations
The United Nations: Challenges and Change
Using primary sources, charts, case studies, and simulations, students examine the historical origins of the UN and consider its role in the world today from multiple perspectives.
U.S. Role in the World
The U.S. Role in a Changing World
Readings, primary sources, political cartoons, maps, statistics, and simulations draw students into the promise and uncertainty of the modern era.


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Jimmy Patsos Talks CBI And More On Team
"[Fresno State] is a good team," said Patsos, on 104.5 The Team. "My players have played as hard as they can play this past year. Fresno has a little better players on paper than we do. They were angry, they made some better adjustments and we lost. It was my fault."
The Saints and Bulldogs are tied 1-1 in the series with the third and deciding game on the Siena campus this Saturday morning at 11:30am at the ARC.
"People should come out Saturday at 11:30 The place is really cool and it's festive."


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Tue Jun 19, 2012, 08:27 PM
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"Windows 8 Desktop"- they must be kidding.... right?
Wha- you don't have to read no more?
Playskool makes a better desktop.
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Response to stlsaxman (Original post)
Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:10 PM
Honeycombe8 (21,965 posts)
1. It's supposed to be a tablet, isn't it? Looks good to me. nt
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Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:39 PM
Denninmi (6,581 posts)
2. That's ugly.
We just got Windows 7 computers at work, they are pretty much the same look as before.
Can you reduce those hideous icons/images to more normal, windows-looking desktop shortcuts?
Or will I be doomed to look at that mess some day in the near future?
Response to stlsaxman (Original post)
Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:43 PM
Soylent Brice (8,308 posts)
3. Windows 8 is more for tablets and touch screen desktop monitors.
i downloaded the beta ISO image for Windows 8. not bad, but not great.
Response to Soylent Brice (Reply #3)
Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:55 PM
OriginalGeek (9,910 posts)
5. me too
played with it for a little bit - it ran smoothly on a weak laptop. But it felt like I needed a touch screen to really enjoy it,,,I don't mind the tiles and if they come up with good apps to put in them that run live on the desktop it has potential for some cool stuff.
Also, it just takes a half a second to switch to the win7 style desktop. You don't have to run the tiles.
I don't like them taking aero out of the desktop though - I expect I'll skip this one as long as I can unless I get a touchscreen or tablet...
Response to OriginalGeek (Reply #5)
Tue Jun 19, 2012, 10:03 PM
Soylent Brice (8,308 posts)
7. agreed, runs smooth but definitely meant for touch screen, also
removing aero was nice, eats up to much RAM anyways.
aero is cool, but not necessary for tablets.
i have a half TB internal dedicated to win8 just for playing around. i reserve my 1.5 tb internal for win7, and use as my primary. haven't really messed with switching to win7 desktop style, guess i could screw with that too.
i have dual monitors but i've been thinking of upgrading to touch screen. they have some monster ones at microcenter i've been drooling over for the last six months now.
the beta image has been fun, but i also agree. unless i get touch screen desktop monitors or a tablet i'll probably just pass this one up.
Response to stlsaxman (Original post)
Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:51 PM
woo me with science (32,139 posts)
4. Can you get rid of that garbage and have a normal desktop? nt
Response to woo me with science (Reply #4)
Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:56 PM
OriginalGeek (9,910 posts)
6. yep
it's the stnadard Win7 desktop underneath and just takes blink to switch to it.
But I read they were leaving the aero interface out so it's all boring opaque windows.
Response to OriginalGeek (Reply #6)
Tue Jun 19, 2012, 10:57 PM
woo me with science (32,139 posts)
8. That's good to know.
Yeah, I hear there are a lot of people upset about the Aero thing.
Thank you!
Response to OriginalGeek (Reply #6)
Tue Jun 19, 2012, 11:04 PM
Taverner (55,476 posts)
9. They don't include Aero tho...
And that, for me, was a great improvement
Response to Taverner (Reply #9)
Wed Jun 20, 2012, 10:40 AM
OriginalGeek (9,910 posts)
11. I agree with SB that aero is useless on a tablet
but i tend to keep my desktop machines plugged in all the time and a they are powerful enough to handle the shiny.
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Wed Jun 20, 2012, 10:32 AM
HopeHoops (47,675 posts)
10. It's M$ - what did you expect?


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Review of 9 night Eastern Caribbean : Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review by Kezzie62
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Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: Other
On arrival at South Station we got a Red Cap to take our luggage so we could go and get Breakfast before we boarded the train. We had arranged to meet the Red Cap at 7:45am so we could board the train before the crowd so we would have time to get settled and all our luggage stowed safely. Our train left South Station on time and we were soon on our way to New York City. Our journey passed fairly quickly and before we knew it we were pulling into Penn Station we were running about 10 minutes late but that was not a worry for us as we had no definite plans other than to get to New York and checkin to our hotel. We had booked 2 rooms at the Doubletree by Hilton on 128 W 29th Street. It is within walking distance of Penn Station. What a sight we must have looked, 6 adults all in a line with 6 large More cases and 3 smaller striding down 7th Avenue on a very cold Thursday in March. Once we arrived at the hotel we discovered that the 2 double rooms we had booked were not available and we were offered one double room and one king room with a rollout bed. for our inconvenience we were offered free buffet breakfast for the whole group.. more about this later. These rooms were ready and we could dump our stuff and go exploring.
We set off back towards 7th Ave in search of some lunch. We found a place called Harringtons Bar & Grill and we headed in there, it was a bit noisy as there was a large crowd watching a basketball game on the large TV's but the food was good and not too over priced. From here we continued up 7th Ave to Time Square where we took a few photos. It was very very cold so a visit to Starbucks for a hot drink was in order. We then walked along 49th Street to 6th Ave and headed back toward downtown stopping to check out a few shops along the way. We came across an incident where we saw 6 fire trucks and a few police units all with flashing lights, very exciting... we were not able to find out what it was all about. Once we were back at the hotel we chilled out for an hour before we headed back out to find somewhere to have dinner. We found a small diner called Andrew's and decided we would eat there as there was something on the menu for everyone. I enjoyed my Meatloaf dinner very much. We headed back out onto 7th Ave with the idea we would explore some more of the area but it was so cold and windy we all decided to head back to the hotel for some heat and an early night. Now more about the room situation... As I mentioned before the two double rooms we booked were not available so we had had to take one double room and one King room with a rollaway bed added.. Well anyone who has ever stayed in a mid priced hotel in NYC will know that you cant swing a cat in the rooms never mind have room for a full sized rollaway and still have floorspace to stand up in.. so my parents and my brother ended up three in the king... not the best night sleep they have ever had. to top it all they could not get there TV to work either.. so they had a very early night. For the rest of us we were able to chill out and watch some TV before getting some much needed sleep.
DAY 1 - March 15th 2013 - Embarkation Day
The (free) buffet breakfast was very good, not sure it was worth my parents ending up in a room no bigger than my closet back home! but the food was hot and did not look like it had been sat in a hot tray for half a day.. we were also able to order fried eggs, omelette, pancakes & french toast which were made fresh to order.. So after a good breakfast with lashings of hot coffee and fresh orange juice we were ready to check out and wait for our ride to the Cruise Port in New Jersey. We had booked a company called "Dial 7"to transport us to the ship, they were to pick us up at 10:30 am.. we were sitting in the hotel reception waiting for the driver to appear when my mother went outside to checkout the weather she came hurrying back in to tell us the van was outside.. turned out he had been out there for about 10 minutes, we had thought he would have come in to the hotel to find us... Our journey from our hotel in midtown Manhattan to Port Liberty, Bayonne NJ only took 35min. We arrived at the dock just after 11:00am and were surprised to see people still getting off the ship. There was a bit of a wait for us to get to a off loading bay so were could get out. We left the men to take care of the luggage while mum and I took care of the paperwork with the driver.
The Port at Cape Liberty is not as nice as some port terminals we have been in but it was well organized, clean and warm. There is a lot of new building going on around the port, there is parking right beside the port and the terminal itself is an old warehouse with a covered loading/unloading area in front. Because we are all Crown & Anchor members were were able to join the Priority checkin line, so this cut down a lot of standing in line. Before we knew it we were checked in and waiting to board the little shuttle bus to the ship. The Explorer of the Seas was a stunning sight as we pulled up along side her, we got off the shuttle bus and headed up the walkway and onto the ship. We got a very nice welcome back from the crew as we boarded, they directed us to the elevators so we all could head to the Windjammer on deck 11 for lunch.. Now the Windjammer on embarkation day is a experience not to be missed, it is the only time you will see everyone try to fit into this one area of the ship all at the same time... you get some people who for whatever reason choose to carry all their luggage with them rather than checking it and they are trying to get themselves and all their luggage through this very large group of people some of whom are carrying plates of hot food, to find a table big enough for them and all the luggage. it make for an entertaining lunch. You also find a number of people who choose to get their food then find somewhere to sit, you can see them getting stressed when they cant find a seat and their food is getting cold.. not easy when most people find the table first then go get the food.
Our staterooms were ready at 1:30pm and we were able to go and drop off our heavy coats and bags. We then spent the rest of the afternoon exploring the ship before we headed outside on deck 4 for the Muster drill. It was very cold outside so I was really glad when the Captain said we were dismissed and the drill was over. We all headed back to our staterooms to unpack and get ready for Dinner at 6:00pm. Our table was over by a window so we hoped for some good sea views every evening but sadly the window was very dirty and we never got a very good view of anything until after our first port of call. We met our waiter Pascal and the assistant waiter Carlos. We enjoyed our first dinner on Explorer. We headed off to the Theater for the Welcome show, the Royal Caribbean Singers and Dancers were excellent as always. After the show were headed to the Cafe Promenade for coffee. The Captain had already warned us that there would be "Motion in the Ocean" that night as there was a strong wind coming out of the NW, I was not surprised to see some people looking a bit green.
DAY 2 - March 16th 2013 - At Sea
I woke very early and headed down to the Cafe Promenade with my iPad to get my review started. Its is very pleasant and quite sitting with a coffee a 5:00am. One thing I did notice was because the ship was moving about a bit there was a lot of banging coming from the elevator cables, now I don't know for sure if it could be heard in the cabins right next to the elevators but I will be careful not to book a cabin right next to the elevators. I joined the rest of the family at 8:30am and headed to the Windjammer for breakfast. After breakfast we went for a walk on deck 11 but it was still very cold outside, We found a sheltered place in the Solarium to sit and read for a few hours. The sea was still very rough so there was still lots of "Motion in the Ocean" I had already taking some anti-nausea medication but there were people who where suffering. We found the soft serve ice-cream machine so enjoyed a strawberry cone, I know realize the skill needed to get the ice-cream in the come, mine looked nothing like the one you get handed by the expert behind the counter in my local ice-cream shop...
We then headed down to deck 5 to explore the shops on board before lunch. The Windjammer was as busy as ever but we were able to find a table for 6 with no issues, I always enjoy the curry that you can get at lunch time my only disappointment is that there is so little choice of sugar free deserts, only two choices today were a cookie or a mouse cake. We went for a walk after lunch and fount the "peek-a-boo" bridge on deck 11 forward, you can see down into the bridge and there are some signs explaining what it is you are looking at, this was very interesting and the bridge looked nothing like I thought it would. I was a little disappointed that there was not large Ships Wheel, just some joy sticks and a small wheel no bigger than the one in my car!!! As it was still cold and windy we headed to the Viking Lounge on Deck 14 to enjoy a comfy seat and a drink. This is an excellent place to watch the waves from as you can see for miles. There was quite a swell on the sea and you could see each wave rolling across the ocean some were very high. We ended up having a lazy afternoon as the Ice Show we had been scheduled to see at 2:00pm had been cancelled because it was to rough and the skaters could hurt themselves if the boat was to move at the wrong time.. so we just chilled out and it was soon time to head back to the cabin to get ready for our first formal night.
After another wonderful dinner we went and had some formal photos taken of us all in our formal attire. Then we went to the theater for the show. I am always amazed at the high standard of entertainment that RCCL provide. After coffee and a light snack it was time to go to bed..
DAY 3 - March 17th 2013 - At Sea
Got up at 8:00am and headed to the Windjammer for breakfast. Mum and I had decided to go to the embroidery class that was being held in the conference center on deck 3, so after discovering that you cant get from the Aft of the ship to the from of the ship on deck 3 we then had to go up to deck 4 and walk the length of the ship to go back down to deck 3, we waited there for about 10 minutes with another group of ladies before on of the crew told us that it had been moved to deck 14, so we had to go up in the elevator but the one we go in only went as far as deck 12 and we needed to get to the back of the ship not the front.... we eventually found the class and we made some basic bookmarks that we were allowed to keep.
We met up with everyone else at the Cafe Promenade where we all had coffee. It was warmer outside today and the sea was not as rough and we decided that we would give the hot tub and pool a try after lunch. We were able to find some sun chairs that were not in the direct sun so we were able to relax without worrying about getting burnt. The hot tub was wonderfully warm and relaxing but 30 mins was long enough for me.. I went for a refreshing swim in the solarium pool. The Solarium area is meant to be adult only so when a young mother arrived with her two young children and proceeded to get them in the pool the group of ladies who had been sitting on the paddle step became very vocal about how children were not meant to be in this pool and they were making way too much noise and disturbing others, the mother just ignored them all until one woman asked her is she was aware that the sign said no one under 16 was allowed in the pool.. The this the young mother turned and cussed at the group of ladies and then left with both her children.....
Once again it was soon time to get ready for dinner. Tonights show was changed because it was still rough and the dancers were not able to do the routines they needed for the show so they had the comedian that was meant to be on tomorrow night do the show tonight. He was very funny. Coffee and light snack at the Cafe Promenade before we headed off to bed.
DAY4 -March 18th 2013 - At Sea / San Juan PR
Had a late Breakfast in the Windjammer this morning. Very happy to report that it is at last warm and calmer although still a bit windy, We were able to sit outside to read for a while this morning. we decided to have lunch in Jonny Rockets, The onion rings are very very nice as is the milk shakes.. The Ice Show that had been cancelled from our second day has been rescheduled to today at 2:00pm, we enjoyed the ice show very much. The skaters have an amazing talent, the routines they do would be hard to do on dry land but the fact they can do all these jumps and spins on a moving ship is incredible.
After the ice show we all went on deck to watch our approach into San Juan, I was able to take some good photos of the castle as we sailed into the harbor. We were able to use our cell phone to get email and make calls before we had even docked. Discovered it was snowing again in Boston... I was happy to report it was 75f sunny and warm in San Juan.
We went ashore as soon as the boat was cleared, we walked up to San Francisco street where there was many good shops. Edward found a leather shop and was able to get a nice stetson type hat and wallet at a very good price. We found a nice bar serving Mojito's as the special of the day, so we just had to stop and try them out. It was soon getting dark so it was time to head back on board for a late dinner in the Windjammer. After dinner we went to the Champagne bar for a few drinks then coffee and bed as we had to be up early for our round the island trip of St Thomas.
DAY 5 - March 19th 2013 - St Thomas, US Virgin Island.
Up Early for breakfast today, the Windjammer was busy as I think people wanted to get off as soon as they could. We exited the ship and went in search of our tour, we soon found a whole group of tour guides waiting with signs for all the trips.
We boarded our open sided tour bus and set off on our round the island tour. Our driver was also our guide and gave us lots of details about the island of St Thomas covering the history, culture and geology of the island and its people. We very quickly climbed up the hillside over looking the harbor where we got amazing views of our ship. We traveled to the north side of the island were we stopped at several view points including a view over Megan's Bay. A stop was made at a view point that had a shopping outlet and a bar selling Banana Daiquiri, while we were in the shop there was a tropical downpour outside and we were so glad we were inside and not in the open sided bus. Now we know why the island is so lush and green. We headed back to the ship at the end of our tour and had a late lunch and then went back ashore to explore the shops. Edward got a good deal on a new watch and Allen got a very nice cap. We decided that as it was so hot we would have a drink at the local bar.
We had to be back on board for 4:30pm so we could not stay too long at the bar. We went up to deck 12 to watch the ship sail away from St Thomas, it was so funny to watch the last few passengers have to run to get onboard before we left them behind, in fact there was one guy that we had seen staggering up and down the dockside we thought he was on one of the other ships that were in port but it turned out he was from our ship and one of the crew went and guided him onto the ship... We had coffee at the Cafe Promenade before heading back to our cabins to get ready for dinner.
We did our usual after dinner entertainment, we went to the show. I am always amazed at the talent that they have on the ship. Our Cruise Director Richard is so talented and entertaining, he could do a show all by himself..
Coffee at the Cafe Promenade and then bed - Sumanna, Dominican Republic tomorrow.
DAY 6 - March 20th 2013 - Sumanna, Dominican Republic
I was awake early this morning so headed up to deck 12 to take some photo's of the coast line as we arrived at Sumanna . As we did not have a trip booked we did not need to have breakfast early.
As the ship cannot dock in Sumanna we had to get tender tickets so we could get on the tender boat to the shore. We waited by the pool for our tender number to be called. It seams that there were some technical issues as it was almost 1:00pm before we were able to board the tender. The boat ride took about 15 minutes from the ship to shore, as we got off we met some people we had been talking to the day before, they warned us that there was little to see and they had been hassled by the locals so they were headed back on board. We headed off the docking pier and onto a pathway leading to the town. We were instantly approached by lots of local men trying to get us to do island tours with then, there were so many of them that they were beginning to fight between themselves. We saw two men right next to us punch each other, we hurried on just keeping our eyes straight ahead... We were heading in the general direction of the town on a pretty walkway with good views over the harbor and our ship.. There were lots of beggars on this walk way and also people selling water and other drinks. There were some boys trying to sell polished shells. We could see some craft stalls up ahead and we headed for them. We did buy a sealed bottle of water as it was very very warm. Mum did buy a neckless for $15 but we decided that it was too hot and we did not want to walk any further so we headed back to the ship.. back on the tender boat we heard others saying that one lady had decided to buy the polished shell from the young boys on the walkway and when she got out her wallet to pay them the $1 they were asking one of the boys snatched her wallet and ran....
The views of the ship were amazing from the tender boat and we were able to get some good photos of the island too.. Back on board Explorer we headed to the solarium to chill out and read and use the hot tub. It was soon time to go for a shower and get ready for Dinner.. We did our usual activity after dinner and went to the show and then coffee and a snack before heading to bed..
DAY 7 - March 21st 2013 - Labadee Haiti
Up at our usual time this morning, heading off to the windjammer for breakfast at about 8:30am. We have a hillside cabana book for the day so we went straight down to deck 1 to get off the ship as soon as we finished breakfast. We had heard they allocate the cabana's on a first come first served basis so we did not want to leave it too late.. it is a very short walk from the ship to the information desk on the island.
We asked were we had to go to get to the cabana's and we were told to head over to the long golf cart and we would be taken there. We climbed on board and soon we were been taken to Barefoot Beach where we were checked in and each given a wristband that we had to wear for the day. we were then driven to our cabana on the hilside. We were met by Leon our cabana attendant for the day, he led us up the steps to our cabana. We had an amazing view of the ship and the beach. There was two loungers and a long sofa and two chairs for us to use.. there was plenty of towels although we had brought towels with us from the ship as it said in the Cruise Compass that no towels would be available on the island that day.. There was also a cooler box full of ice and 3 large bottles of water, Leon explained about access to the beach and also that we could get as many floating mats as we needed. He was also able to get any drinks we needed from the bar.
I headed off to the beach to have a swim before it got too busy and also before the sun got too hot.. The water was wonderfully cool and as clear as clear can be. I swam out the the line of floats that were just below our cabana, I would recommend you bring water shoes to wear as the sand is made up of broken coral and pebbles and there is lots of small rocks under the water. Some of the other family members joined me in the water and we all had a very enjoyable swim. I started to feel the sun getting hot on my neck so decided to head back to the cabana to get out of the sun.
As soon as I arrived back at the cabana Leon our attendant was there to see if I needed anything, he was the best. Soon it was time to head to Barefoot Beach for our lunch. While we joined the food line (not very long only about 6 people) Leon found us a table and got extra seats so we could all sit together. The BBQ lunch was very enjoyable there was salad, chicken jerk, spare ribs, shrimp, hotdogs and Burgers with all the usual sides, baked potato, fries, rice, veg and corn on the cob. There was a good selection of desserts including a wonderful fresh fruit selection. Leon was happy to get us any drinks we needed to go with lunch.
Once we finished lunch we asked Leon how far it was to the Artisan Village he said about 5 minutes but he would get us a ride there. We only had to walk over to the gate to get on our golf cart that would take us to the Village. We had a good walk about the village looking at all the beautiful craft items that were for sale. It was hot and a post lunch nap was needed so we headed back to the cabana, as if by magic Leon was there to meet us. He had brought fresh bottles of cold water and had replaced all our towels with clean dry ones.. Before we knew it it was time to head back to the ship as we had to be back on board by 3:30pm, Leon called for the golf cart to take us back to the ship, we said our tanks to Leon and gave him a little something to show our thanks and we headed back to our home from home.. I had not realized just how hot it was outside until we stepped onto the ship and walked into a nice cool air conditioned space... Went straight to our cabins to shower and change as I think we has sand in places we did not want it to be!!! The Cabana was wonderful and worth every cent..
Met up with everyone at the Cafe Promenade where we chilled out until dinner. The show was excellent as always and we all fell into bed exhausted after a wonderful day on Labadee..
DAY 8 - March 22nd 2013 - At Sea
I woke up extra early again this morning, so I headed down to the Cafe with my iPad to do some more of this blog.. Went to breakfast with the rest of the family at 8:30am in the Windjammer.. as we were at sea today the Windjammer was not too busy and we were able to sit for a while before we went to the Crown & Anchor sales people to get an Open Cruise Booking as we would like to book a cruise on the New Quantum of the Sea's in 2014. We then headed off to the photo center to sort out the formal photos we had had taken. We then headed up to the Viking Crown to find a comfortable seat with a good view to read for a while. As we were heading north it was cooler outside and there was only a few brave people in the pools but here was a few lying on loungers.
The Captain was doing a presentation in the theater called "Captains Corner"so we went along to listen to the question and answers.. All the Executive Officers were on the stage and were taking question from the people in the audience. The Captain gave us an overview of the distance we had traveled and our cruise in general, the Chief Engineer gave some very detailed replies to questions about propulsion and energy that was generated on the ship. A few people asked about the new ships that are being built and if the Quantum of the Seas will be coming to Bayonne NJ.. none of the Executive officers would confirm or deny anything. So time will tell.
We had a walk along the promenade and checked out some of the sale items they had to offer before heading to the Windjammer for some lunch.. After lunch we spent some time in the Casino playing the slots and then went to chill out for a while in the cabin. Tonight is the last formal night so we needed to get ready that bit earlier. I like dressing up for dinner and it was good to see that most people were dressed in formal attire, I would hate to see this part of the cruise disappear altogether.. We had been invited to a Crown & Anchor Top Tier event that was taking place in Studio B We were planning on going but my brother was not feeling to good so we decided to give it a miss. We went to the theater as usual and then Allen, Jon and myself went to Studio B to watch the Quest... Very Funny is all I will say!!
DAY 9 - March 23rd 2013 - At Sea
Up early again, so off I went to the Cafe Promenade for coffee, the waiters have got to know me and now come over to see how I am and ask what day I am writing about now!! They even know how I take my coffee and will bring a fresh one over every now and again.. Went back to the cabin in time to wake Jon for Breakfast at 8:30am. Again because we were at sea the Windjammer was not to busy and we were able to enjoy our breakfast in peace.
It was now very cold outside and we did not see anyone sitting in the pools or hot tubs. Went to the Viking Crown to read for a while but as you can imagine it was very busy as nobody wanted to be outside. There was a towel folding demo being done so we got to see who they create the amazing animals we find in our cabins at bedtime.. before we knew it it was lunchtime and we went to the Windjammer as usual, then back up to the Viking Crown to read and have a afternoon drink, the Mojito's were wonderful.
Soon it was time to head to the cabin and get out the cases from under the bed and pack.. It is always at this point that I always think I should make a list of the clothes I have actually worn so that I could pack less next time, but like always I just wanted to get everything in the cases as quickly as possible as this is the one part of the cruise I don't enjoy.
We went to dinner for the final time and as always we had wonderful service and we enjoyed the food. Our waiters for the cruise Pascal & Carlos were very attentive and made each meal they served very enjoyable. As the gratuities are not automatically added to your Seapass account on a daily basis there were no envelopes to give our waiters but we gave them some cash as they went above and beyond to make sure all our needs were met..
The Farewell show was as good as all the other and we were a bit sad to leave the theater known that would be our last show for a while.. Coffee and Bed.
DISEMBARKATION DAY - March 24th 2013
Woke up at my usual early time but today I did not go for coffee, I connected my iPhone and got all the emails that were sitting on the server waiting for me. We had decided to go for breakfast at 8:00am as the Windjammer closes at 9:00am.. it was very very busy and we were glad to finish our breakfast and go back to our cabin to collect our hand luggage and go to the theater to wait for our number to be called to leave the ship.
As soon as our number was called we went down to deck 1 and left the Explorer of the Seas for the last time. Our luggage was just inside the luggage hall when we got off the shuttle bus so we were able to join the line to get through customs and immigration quite quickly. We had arranged for Dial 7 to pick us up and take us back to Penn Station for our trip home to Boston .. Less
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NEWCOMERSTOWN -- Craig A. Hursey, 30 of Newcomerstown, died Friday (Feb. 15, 2013) at Southeastern Med, Cambridge, following an automobile accident.
He was born Tuesday, March 30, 1982, in Cambridge, son of Gary W. and Joanne C. 'Jordan' Hursey, with whom he made his home.
He was a 2000 Indian Valley High School graduate. He had previously worked at Millwood Lumber in Gnadenhutten, Lincoln Manufacturing in Strasburg, and most recently at Meteor Sealing in Dover.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Byesville and loved NASCAR and collected mini NASCAR replica cars. He enjoyed country music and his neighbors and friends.
He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Addy Funeral Home, Newcomerstown, with Pastor Lester Bell officiating.
Burial will be in Community Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will Monday, Feb. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com