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You can enjoy the barefoot luxury of St Lucia's Windjammer Landing Villa and Beach Resort. With white sand along the Caribbean Sea and luxury accommodation this could be the perfect place for your romantic escape or family adventure. An independent, one of a kind resort once you experience the personal touch at Windjammer Landing, you'll never want to leave.
The resort has a hige variety of activities including five swimming pools which includes two for kids. They also have watersports a fitness center and lit tennis courts. There is plenty to keep you entertainined but if you are looking for more of a relaxing time and wanting to unwind then head for the Spa or take a leisurely round of golf.
The Windjammer Landing Resort is a luxury resort offering a balance of culture and entertainment with exceptional standard of facilities and service. The staff at the Windjammer are all friendly and approachable so will be on hand to help with your every need.
Room type
There are a selection of rooms available from Ocean View room, Hibiscus Suites, Villas and Estate Villas
Are you looking for somewhere that you know you will be looked after to hold your wedding? The Windjammer Landing could be the perfect place for you. If you are looking for a destination wedding you couldn't ask for a more enchanting location where the staff will take the utmost care to ensure every detail is perfect for your big day
Wedding Venue's
The Windjammer Landing Villa and Beach Resort offer a variety of locations where you are able to host your ceremony and also offer lots of options of the style of decoration. You can have a barefoot wedding on the beach in a basic style or you can select a style of arch you would like to marry under whether that be a round style of arch, square arch, double arch with coconut palm. You could also choose a beach Gazebo which will be tastefully decorated. You could also choose to get married in the Gardens with beautiful lush surroundings.
Various payment options are available to help you to budget effectively for your wedding abroad.
If you choose to pay a deposit, the amount will vary depending on the location and venue you choose. You can also pay in instalments and we will work with you to organise an appropriate payment plan.
Full payment must be made 13 weeks prior to your departure date.
The Caribbean has always been a hugely popular weddings abroad choice for couples travelling from the UK and its not hard to see why. With crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches The Caribbean offers a stunning beachfront setting as its wedding venues.
If You are friends and family need a hand booking their flights and accommodation let us know. We are happy to organise their travel arrangements so you get to enjoy their company and they can enjoy your day stress free
Getting married in the Caribbean is a fairly simple process. The main requirement is that you meet the minimum residency requirement of your chosen island and have proof of ID. For more information on legalities visit our St Lucia Weddings page.
Love the look of Windjammer Landing Villa and Beach Resort or intrigued by something different?
Call us now and we'll find you the perfect venue for your wedding.
The Wedding Travel Company helped us to organise our wedding in Windjammer Landing Villa and Beach Resort with only months to spare. They made contact with the hotel, answered all my questions and queries and the day was perfect!
A huge thank you to George for arranging our wedding in Windjammer Landing Villa and Beach Resort. I would strongly recommend this company as nothing was too much trouble and I was kept informed from start to finish. The main thing for me was that my wife was happy, which made everything perfect!
My new husband and I have just returned from Windjammer Landing Villa and Beach Resort and would like to thank everyone from The Wedding Travel Company for helping to organise the most magical day of our lives. From the beginning, everyone was helpful, professional, patient and really cared about our wedding.
Here at The Wedding Travel Company we want your wedding abroad to be perfect in every way.
To do this, we build bespoke wedding packages, uniquely tailored to each couple, which means not
one of our weddings is the same.
We have a vast choice of extras that we can add to your wedding to make your day special, and
stress-free. Below are just some of the additional extras we offer.
Whether you're looking for a buffet, three course meal, or both, we'll organise your wedding food to suit your specified taste and budget.
Chocolate or fruit cake? A three-tiered feast or delicate presentation? We have an array of delicious cakes for you to choose from.
Organising the final touches can be tough, which is why we'll do it for you. Let us know your wedding theme and we'll ensure the venue is decorated to match.
From bridal hair and makeup, to couples' spa treatments, we'll ensure you're relaxed and looking your best before the big day.
Bouquets, buttonholes and table decorations can all be included in our floral packages.
Our professional photographers will take stunning pictures of your special day. Photography packages can include various size albums,
as well as CDs and DVDs.
Arrive to your wedding in style with our luxurious – and quirky – transport options, including limousines and horse and carriages.
Scottish pipers, pianist, bands and DJs – you name it and we can provide it.
End your special night with a bang with our beautiful fireworks packages.
St Lucia is a great choice for a romantic, warm, beachside wedding. We offer a selection of hotels boasting garden settings and sea views and catering to small and large groups. Call us now and our specialists will find you the perfect setting for your wedding abroad.


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News today that despite reports to the contrary, Newcastle United midfielder and play-maker Yohan Cabaye is not close to joining French club Paris Saint-Germain.
Yohan Cabaye – not close to leaving Newcastle
It seems obvious the 22 times capped Frenchman wants to leave Newcastle for better things, and because of that most Newcastle fans are OK if he leaves, as long as Newcastle get a big fee for him and spend that cash on bringing new players to Tyneside in the next 11 days.
PSG manager Laurent Blanc has been a pain in the behind this summer, by continually mentioning Cabaye, and that he wants him at PSG, and that Yohan should join a big club.
There are reports that a source close to the player (Yohan Cabaye himself?) has said that the player is not about to a move to the French club, who seem willing to spend ridiculous amounts of money to improve their team over the last couple of years.
And if Cabaye is to leave Newcastle, we have to believe that owner Mike Ashley will hold out for big bucks for the Frenchman – who we signed for just €5M (£4.3M) two years ago, when we met the release clause in his Lille contract.
Newcastle are said to be wanting £20M for Cabaye, but we are hoping that figure is closer to £25M, and if Arsenal or PSG are not willing to pay out that amount, then Yohan will find himself at Newcastle on September 3rd, whether he likes it or not.
And we wonder what will happen on Saturday if Yohan is still at Newcastle, and whether he will be in the side for the very important home game against a good-looking West Ham United side?
We'll just have to wait and see what happens, but if the 27 year-old does finally make a move – Newcastle must replace him quickly.
What do you think?
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Pardew wanted more british players…perhaps to add more fight and pl experience into the squad…But we look for bargains in france.
I think everyone at newcastle has a different mission and vision for the club, wants a differnt players and a different type of football
Top 10 crap is made up.
You dont go up 6 places up with a smaller squad and clubs arnd you strengthening.
Nolan, Barton, smith, Guthrie, duff, Owen, harper, Taylor, raylor.
All British players we've let go over the last few years.
All were in the team that got relegated.
There's no guarantee that British players are better than or have more spirit than foreign players.
A good manager will always get the best out of his team.
That's 1 game down and 9 to go for pardew!
I dont think we will sign anyone really think ashley is looking for as much as he can get for cabaye so it fills his back pocket again at the clubs expense the man has no morals at all to the club he just simple doesnt give a shit, if ashley has any sence then he should really stay away from st james park because its a powder keg its ready for lift off
Liverpool's handling of Suarez is an excellent example of how Newcastle should handle Cabaye. We do not have to sell Cabaye unless we achieve our market price for him. If he refuses to play – dock his wages and let him train and play in the reserves. For once let us show the world we are a proud club and it is the Badge Of Honour to play for Newcastle and one player and his agents do not call the shots !
Despite all the love-bombs from Blanc at PSG, I don't reckon Cab will fetch 25million – or even 20 and will still be here for the season looking abashed. So to make a go of it, he better knuckle down pronto or there'll be no World Cup and no glory move afterwards unless he pulls his finger out. – And to think he was depressed LAST season!

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Dear Enotecans,
This email is about the November 2012 Wine & Beer of the Month Club selections, with tasting notes and technical details about what is going in your Bin.
Please notice the opportunity to set your communication preferences. Look in the heading of this email, there's a link that says this: Did you know you can dial in your email preferences here? That link is in every email, and it gives you the chance to decide which types of communication you want from us. Want to know what each of the options means? Here are the details.
Why Should I Join the Club?
Not in the Wine or Beer of the Month Club yet? You've heard about this Wine & Beer Club but aren't quite sure what it is? Click here to find out what you're missing! If you're looking for the perfect holiday gift, consider signing up your fine wine or craft beer lover for a subscription that will keep on giving.
The wine club is a great way to learn about wine and beer, experience a variety of unique wine & beer, broadening your horizons. Come by this weekend and try a Red Flight and/or White Flight to get an idea what the different levels are about!
Read more about the Club, including the different levels and options…
What's going on with the Enoteca Drinkery & Refuge?
Post Falls' exclusive smoke-free watering hole for grown-ups only, serving high quality beverages of all stripes. We don't serve food so you won't see any kids around, though you can order your own food from any of the 5 restaurants that are a stones throw from here. We feature very good premium wells, as well as excellent higher end options across the board.
Whatever you like, we're here to serve it, and we have expanded hours to serve you. During the day we can serve pints and fill growlers, and pour wine by the glass. For the full Drinkery & Refuge experience, come in from 4-close Monday-Saturday. That means we will start full service at 4pm and we'll stay open until Post Falls is done having a good time for the evening. Lately our weekends have been going to 10 or 11pm, so don't hesitate to stop by!
Since it is Wine Club Weekend, our regular wine list is superseded by the Club selections being opened up!
See our beverage selections:
Beer: What's On Tap? and don't forget to Get a Text when we tap a keg.
Wine: Wine by the Glass or Flight list
Mixed: Any mixed drink is available, but see our specialty cocktails here.
New Liquor Chefs, Come Meet Them!
We have two new Libation Specialists, Liquor Chefs, Flavor Facilitators or anything you want to call them (except bar tender) who will be here at different times during the week, come on in and try something new, find out what you like! Come meet Jake and Dustin, and taste something unique! You might also see Zach, Ryan and Hannah behind the bar from time to time. Our team is excited to deliver on great flavor experiences for you.
We've been posting pictures and descriptions of some of the great drinks they've been coming up with on our FaceBook page.
The wine and beer for this month's Club has arrived and will be in your Bin on Friday!
If you're not a Club Member yet, learn about the Wine & Beer Club? It's a great way to learn more about wine and craft beer, and have your experience expanded. If you're a novice to wine, the Wine of the Month Club will expose you to all sorts of tasty bottles and you'll be an expert in no time! If you're more of a wine connoisseur, try the higher end club selections to automatically own highly recommended bottles.
Wine Club Tasting…
Come taste Wine of the Month Club selections 4-close Friday, and 4-close Saturday. Taste a flight of 2 oz. each of the 3 Reds for $8 or 2 oz. each of the 3 Whites for $8. Glass pours will be available for all the wines as well, and the Anniversary Red is only available by the glass.
And without further adieu here's the lineup for Club and Tasting:
Vintage Club
Shenandoah Chenin Blanc/Viognier
(Amador County, California)
Paul Sobon is the second generation of the Sobon family to lead the winemaking team. Paul's previous experience in Australia and Bordeaux, France; his on the job training; and his "can-do" attitude makes him extremely well qualified for the position. Shenandoah is their second label!
A blend of 55% Chenin Blanc and 45% Viognier, with the Chenin strongly represented. This wine unveils caramel popcorn and oak-influenced pear-vanilla, its layers of texture workable with a wide range of food. Beautiful baked aromas. The flavors are rich, full and lingering. Try with chicken, seafood, or pasta.
Sobon Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
(Amador County, California)
From our own sustainably farmed vines planted in 1980. The fully mature vines produced a smaller than normal crop of excellent fruit this vintage, resulting in a wine with much richness and depth. The Cabernet Franc has contributed to the marvelous aroma and has balanced the rich flavors of the Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine will peak in about five years and hold for five to ten years after that.
Classic aromas of the variety evoke cherry, cedar and spice. Flavors are rich and satisfying with great depth.
79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc
Sobon Estates Recommends this recipe, using this Cabernet and to be paired with this Cabernet…
Chicken Cabernet Francais
1 pound boneless chicken breast
1 cup flour
¼ pound butter
½ pound sliced mushrooms
½ tsp. thyme
Fresh parsley
2 sliced onions
Dash garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 cup Sobon Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Salt and pepper to taste
Shake chicken in flour.
Sauté chicken in butter until brown. Add onions, mushrooms, thyme, parsley, garlic powder, bay leave, salt, pepper and wine. Cook in oven for 1-1/2 hours at 325 degrees, or on top of the stove in a covered pot. Serve over rice or pasta.
Reserve Club
Campuget Viognier Cuvee Prestige
(Rhone, France)
The Viognier Cuvée Prestige exhibits a terrific bouquet of honeysuckle, orange marmalade, peaches, and tropical fruits. Medium-bodied and filled with fruit yet structured, with good underlying acidity to provide freshness and focus, it should be drunk over the next year.
Viognier grapes, with their floral notes, seem to blend best with aged cow's or goat's milk cheeses. More specifically, try Viognier with bloomy rind and washed rind types.
100% Viognier
Haraszthy Sonoma Zinfandel
(Sonoma, California)
This Dunbar Vineyard Zinfandel exhibits the full-bodied and deep, rich flavors that make Sonoma Valley a leading producer of the varietal. Aromas of boysenberries and dark cocoa are rounded out with notes of tobacco and black pepper. This wine is an excellent complement to everything that's grilled.
Delicious, full bodied, and a fruity crowd pleaser!
Premier Club
Joseph Drouhin Pouilly Fuisse White Burgundy
(Burgundy, France)
The vineyards of Pouilly and Fuissé (two separate villages) cover the slopes of Solutré and Vergisson, two well-known cliffs serving as backdrop to this magnificent landscape. The soil is clay and limestone from the Jurassic age.
During the wine making, juice is pressed out slowly and carefully, and no artificial yeasts or enzymes are used. Wine is aged for 6-8 months in stainless steel and some in used oak barrels that impart subtle textures, but not big oak flavor. Throughout the aging process, decisions are taken only after careful tasting evaluation. The data obtained is completed through technical analysis. As with every other Joseph Drouhin wine, absolute priority is given to the true expression of terroir and character of the vintage.
"A seductive wine and a really nice expression of the Chardonnay grape! The color is golden, with some green reflections. Among the floral and fruity aromas, almond and ripe grapes dominate. On the palate, the wine is refreshingly pleasant, ethereal in its lightness. Long and refreshing aftertaste".
~Véronique Boss-Drouhin
Jones of Washington Jacks Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
(Wahluke Slope, Washington)
This wine is proudly named after the patriarch of the Jones Family, Jack Jones. On the nose you will find blackberries, cedar, raspberries, and dark chocolate. It is a big, structured, smooth wine with long tannins that provide a very long, rich finish.
This wine is 100% Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon.
Anniversary Club Red
ZD Carneros Pinot Noir
(Carneros, California)
Once again, the organically farmed grapes from Jim Haire's vineyard in the renowned Carneros appellation provided us with an excellent opportunity to highlight what Carneros Pinot Noir has to offer in a moderately long, cool vintage. The vineyard is planted to several clones including two of the newer Dijon clones (667 & 777) and the older but well respected Pommard 4 and 115 clones, and has been organically certified since 2006. The fruit was hand harvested in the second week of October, almost a month later than usual, and fermented in small open top stainless steel tanks. Hand punchdowns every six hours during the fermentation ensured a gentle extraction of color and tannin and ten months aging in 100% French oak barrels, has given us a truly delicious wine with excellent depth and complexity. A medium ruby color and aromas of dark cherries, briary strawberry and subtle hints of vanilla and lavender give way to a lush, silky palate with more bright fruit, cedar, and toast. This wine also has a great acid/tannin balance that should allow for great aging potential in the years to come. Enjoy!
-Chris Pisani, Winemaker
Barrel aged for 10 months in French Oak
100% Pinot Noir, certified organically grown grapes
Fine Beer Club
Beer Club selections are not open for the tasting event, but a few bottles are available for purchase.
Each month the Fine Beer Club members receive $20 worth of beer in whatever configuration fits. We may include large format bottles, smaller bottles, six packs, even (gasp!) cans. Some are darker, some are lighter, but all in all it's a great way to explore beers from international and domestic sources. Fine Beer Club is a variable number of bottles each month, in a huge range of beer styles, but always interesting and unique $20 worth of beer. This club focuses on new releases, specialty beers, and a wide variety of styles. This is for the craft beer explorer.
Want to get a text message when we tap a new beer? Sign up here.
Sam Adams 13th Hour Belgian Stout (Barrel Room Collection) 750ml
(Boston, Massachusetts)
The thirteenth hour is the witching hour and refers to the mysterious combination of flavors in this brew. We've combined the roasted chocolate and coffee flavors of a stout with the spicy character of a Belgian ale aged in oak.
The combination of 7 different malts creates a brilliant black brew that's full bodied and smooth with rich notes of coffee, chocolate, and dark fruits like raisins and plums. The dark roasty, and slightly sweet flavors of a stout are blended with the unique, spicy and sour character of our Kosmic Mother Funk (KMF), an ale that's been aged in oak tuns for up to a year. The KMF gives the beer an added complexity with notes of black pepper, oak, vanilla, and a hint of acidity.
Enjoy this beer now or age it to further develop unique flavors.
We recommend pouring the beer gently into a traditional glass. Take care not to unsettle the fine layer of yeast that rests at the bottom from the bottle-conditioning, a process which creates an extra smooth and balanced flavor in the beer.
RateBeer: 95 Points
9% ABV, 17 IBUs, 750ml bottle
Beer Valley Fresh Hop Leafer Madness IPA 22oz
(Ontario, Oregon)
What's better than Leafer Madness? Not much, but Fresh Hop Leafer Madness is just the ticket! Hop Harvest Edition was brewed using 200 lbs of fresh Treasure Valley Chinook hop flowers from the John Wilmunster hop farm in Greenleaf, ID. A huge, fresh grapefruit profile complements the malty sweetness of this 9%, 100+ IBU fresh hop beer.
RateBeer: 98 points, BeerAdvocate: 99 points, World Class (The Bros)
9% ABV, 100+ IBUs, 22oz bottle
Terminal Gravity Festivale Old Ale 12oz
(Enterprise, Oregon)
Terminal Gravity's Festivale is in the style of British strong or "old" ales. We brewed it to be fairly dry so that it is completely drinkable and not cloying. It has huge and complex malt and hops flavors with a nice little alcoholic warmth in the finish. The color is deep ruby brown and it produces a fine cream colored cascading head. If you like strong ales, this might be one of your new favorites!
RateBeer: 95 points
8.3% ABV, 12oz bottle
Anderson Valley Winter Solstice Winter Warmer 12oz Can
(Boonville, California)
Each year, when people are starting to unpack their winter clothes and replenish their firewood, our tiny brewery in the coastal redwoods of Northern California makes seasonal preparations of a different kind. As the cold arrives, we release a unique beverage created to add warmth to even the coldest and darkest of winter's days. Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale begins with a very high original gravity to create a hearty and spicy brew with a deep amber hue and a smooth finish. Anderson Valley Brewing Company wishes you the very best for the holiday season and the New Year.
RateBeer: 96 points in style, BeerAdvocate: 94 points, Exceptional (The Bros)
6.9% ABV, 6 IBUs, 12oz Can
Rare Beer Club
Rare Beer Club is a subscription to special and rare craft beers for a true craft beer lover. Exclusively limited-release beers, can be a variable number of bottles not exceeding a total cost of $35 in one month. This club focuses on beers that have low-availability, special reserve series beers, and hard-to-find exclusives. Included will be vintage beers suitable for aging, perhaps beers that we have cellared to perfection at Enoteca, and beers that appeal primarily to advanced craft beer enthusiasts.
Want to get a text message when we tap a new beer? Sign up here.
Full Sail Imperial Stout 2010
(Portland, Oregon)
This is part one of a Double Feature. Since January of 2010 we've been aging this Full Sail Imperial Stout just for an occasion such as the first Rare Beer Club. Full Sail's Brewmaster Reserve line-up is brewed in their Portland Riverplace brew house, by brewers rumored to be poached from Deschutes. Every two years they brew this Imperial Stout, and set aside half to age on Bourbon Barrels. This is Part One, aged for nearly 3 years.
A hearty brew that is black as night. Strong roasted malt character and a full body. Chocolate and caramel nuances blend with the hops for a smooth Imperial Stout. A hearty cellar beer.
RateBeer: 95
8% ABV, 65 IBUs, 22oz
Full Sail Black Gold Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout 2011
(Portland, Oregon)
This is part two of the Double Feature. The batch of the beer above was split in two in 2010, with half being released as the above beer, and the other half aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels for a year, to be released as this beer, the 2011 Black Gold. This is Part Two, aged for nearly 2 years! These two beers can be aged further, or would make an incredible side-by-side comparison tasting. We've put the time in for you.
A hearty brew that is black as night with a strong roasted malt character and a full body. After its initial release in January 2010, our Imperial Stout was aged for a full year in Bourbon casks from Kentucky. This extended aging presents hints vanilla and oak. This, combined with the robust character of the Imperial Stout make for a smooth, wonderful taste experience. A hearty cellar beer.
11.4% ABV, 38 IBUs, 22oz
Hebrew Barrel Aged Batch #6 Funky Jewbelation 2012
(Brooklyn, New York)
L'chaim! This very rare beer came to us in extremely limited quantities. I didn't pick it up right away, the packaging doesn't stand out and the description is hard to understand. When I finally opened one a couple weeks ago I was blown away with how interesting and complex it is. This is a beer unlike any other, so naturally I tried to source some more. Nope, nada. One time only brew, extremely rare. Check out the crazy blend of barrel aging regimens that came together to create this. Oy vey!
Shmaltz Barrel Aged Release #6. A blend of 6 ales aged in 73% rye whiskey barrels and 27% in bourbon barrels. The blend consists of of 3-month Jewbelation 15, 9-month Vintage Jewbelation, 1-month Bittersweet Lenny's RIPA, 14-month Origin, 7-month Reunion Ale '11, and 14-month Messiah.
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I watched this TED video today and just loved it! No matter how many times I hear about the unseen world, I just want to know more. They show time lapse video of nature growing, Earth weather patters and the entirely unseen transport system going on above our heads!
They also show the tiny little microscopic bugs that are around us all the time…It's a tiny bit creepy but totally amazing at the same time. There are tiny little mites that spend their entire lives living on our eyelids?! Eeew! Did you know that a spiders silk web is pound for pound stronger than steel and yet it is elastic? I've heard science has tried to replicated this strength and agility to no avail.
What an incredible world we live in…let's keep it beautiful…xo
By Bamik H


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To celebrate Palm Sunday, kids from First Baptist Church and First Christian Church in Jefferson City, Mo., marched together this morning while waving palm branches and singing "hosanna!" Sadly, it was too cold for the donkey to join us this year.
The trip from the churches, which sit next to each other, first took us past the Governor's Mansion (where I guess Pilate lives).
We then ended the march in front of the Capitol (where I guess the Sanhedrin meets).
Marching past the political sites actually helps capture part of Palm Sunday. Jesus's entry was political. But it was a nonviolent revolution that challenged the imperial powers that colluded to kill him.
"Two processions entered Jerusalem on a spring day," Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan write in The Last Week. "From the east, Jesus rode a donkey down the Mount of Olives, cheered by his followers. ... On the opposite side of the city, from the west, Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Idumea, Judea and Samaria, entered Jerusalem at the head of a column of imperial cavalry and soldiers. Jesus's procession proclaimed the kingdom of God; Pilate's proclaimed the power of empire. The two processions embody the central conflict of the week that led to Jesus's crucifixion."
Like Jesus, our group walked toward the Capitol today from the east. Fortunately, there wasn't a military parade coming in from the west side! But that imagery should help more fully see the radical nature of the parade on that first Palm Sunday. We still need that kind of political resistance today.


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On Sept. 12, 1997, the old Rotterdam, one of the world's classic cruise ships, began its final scheduled voyage, a 19-day transcanal trip from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Fort Lauderdale, Fla.. Also, the old Australia liner Canberra began on Sept. 10 her farewell cruise, a 20-day Mediterranean cruise from Southampton, her home port. Loyal fans of these vessels already had booked every cabin, and there was a long waiting list of thousands more for both nostalgic farewell cruises.
In the early days of September, it seemed both ships would fall victim to the breaker's torch, but only the Canberra was retired for good on Sept. 30. The Rotterdam has been purchased by Cruise Holdings, and will continue to exude the romance and glamour of the bygone days of ocean liner travel under a new name: Rembrandt. Holland America Line decided to sell the ship for $20 million, rather than invest the estimated $15 million necessary to bring the thirty-eight year-old vessel into compliance with the SOLAS safety standards that became compulsory after September 30, 1997.
THE NEW MARITIME LAWSThe Rotterdam and Canberra illustrate the problem that affects all cruise ships built previous to the SOLAS 74 standard. Due to the Scandinavian Sea fire of April 7, 1990 (where 158 died due to the spread of fire and smoke), the International Maritime Organization issued in 1992 the Chapter II SOLAS 74 amendments, that are being phased in over a 16-year period that began in 1994. Depending on the design and construction of each ship, the new safety rules require major structural changes and the retrofitting of equipment and systems.
A brief description of these changes, for ships carrying more than 36 passengers in international waters:
Additionally, the SOLAS agreement covers only ships that sail in international waters. Ships plying domestic waters (among the Hawaiian or Galapagos Islands, for example) may meet the new safety standards but they are not required to do so. If you are concerned about fire safety aboard an older ship sailing only from foreign ports, ask the cruise line if the ship meets SOLAS 97 standards before you book.
THE CRUISE FLEET IMPACTThe above list is quite onerous, and five years ago, many people thought that many old cruise ships would be withdrawn, due to the cost of refit. But the impact of the new regulation has been minor in that regard. About 110 to 120 cruise ships regularly call on U.S. ports, and the U.S.Coast Guard estimates that most of them will have to undergo at least some modification to meet the new safety standards.
In the last three years, eleven cruise ships have been broken up. But eight of them were owned by former Soviet or Chinese owners, and they were not used in the international cruise market. There are today 21 laid-up cruise ships, many of which won't sail again after October 1, 1997 because they don't meet the new regulations.
But the immense majority of the old cruise ships have been refitted. The big beneficiaries from the new regulations have been the repair yards. In the last two years, ships of all sizes and "markets" have been reformed: from the small and luxurious sailing ship Sea Cloud, to the big Norway; from the old Independence (built in 1951) and Stella Solaris (built in 1953), to the modern Sovereign of the Seas (delivered in 1987).
In old cruise ships, where the extent of conversion can be massive, the needed refit is a very sensitive task due the addition of weight on the upper decks (stability). A conventional sprinkler system complete with water, piping, plant and control system not only entails major disruptions on board during installation, but weight and destabilizing effects may render it impracticable in any case. The converted cargo ships Universe and Heng Li are two examples of this problem and have been broken up.
THE RESPONSEThe newest cruise ships generally incorporate most of these safety measures, but older ships (mainly passenger liners built twenty or more years ago) do not. The owners have several options: retire the ship and see her broken up; sell her to another operator; upgrade her to the new SOLAS regulations; or use the ship in a static or coastal role. The owners' answer to the SOLAS deadline is the following:
CARNIVALThe biggest cruise ship owner in the world, the USA-based Carnival Corp. simply eliminated from their fleet all the ships built to pre-SOLAS 74 standard. Its main branch, Carnival Cruise Lines, which caters to young, party-oriented vacationers, solved its age problem by divesting itself of its three oldest ships. It sold two of them (the Carnivale and the Mardi Gras) to Epirotiki Cruise Line (which only refitted the Carnivale that now sails as Olympic in the Mediterranean). The Festivale was sold to an investment group. and recently upgraded at a total expense in excess of of $10 million.
Carnival's upscale branch, Holland America Line, also decided against spending the money to upgrade the oldest ship in her fleet: the Rotterdam, and put it up for sale. Built in 1959, the Rotterdam has remained a favorite of passengers who prefer old-fashioned elegance over the high-tech attractions of more modern cruise ships. HAL wants to concentrate on operating a younger fleet, and the new Rotterdam made its debut in Venice just last week.
But there were other factors that weighed heavily in the decision to retire the Rotterdam. The required modifications would have detracted from the ship's interior appearance and would have taken away her most visual and identificable trademarks: her grand curved staircase would have had to have been enclosed, and the lacquered teak used in the Ritz Carlton lounge's massive wall murals would have had to have been pulled out and replaced.
We should remember that the Rotterdam, although delivered in 1959, was extensively refitted for $15 million at the Northwest Marine Ironworks in 1988. This refit was a combination of technical improvements and accomodation overhauls. But the ship's original interiors were retained, with considerable expanses of wood on board. Even though she had more than 4,440 sprinklers on board, she would have needed a similar investment in order to continue sailing according to the new regulations; and the interior decoration would have been unrecognizable to her loyal repeat passengers. The withdrawal of the ship seemed inevitable. In the Spring, it was rumoured that she would be sold to the city of Rotterdam as a floating hotel, as part of a major urban renewal project. But finally, the Rotterdam was sold to a new owner that has bought all the old cruise ships put up for sale: Cruise Holdings, now operating under the Premier Cruises brand name.
The fleets of the other branches of Carnival, Seabourn and Wind Star Cruises, are composed of modern ships that already fullfill the new regulations. As regards Carnival's latest acquisition, Costa Crociere, as of now we don't know the fate of her old passenger ships such as the 1963 Costa Riviera (SOLAS-refitted).
P&OThe P&O group has taken a mixed posture: two ships have been retired but another has been refitted:
The Canberra left service at the end of September. Constant upgrading had changed some public rooms and added new features and decor. But many exits had lots of good wood paneling, and she had a deep draught, and 236 of the 780 cabins on board were not private facilities. With the delivery in 1995 of the new P&O flagship Oriana, the marketing of the budget-priced Canberra was more and more difficult. How do you sell in the same brochure cabins without bath, and luxurious suites with balconies? P&O decided to substitute it for the Star Princess, operated from its delivery in 1988 by their American branch Princess Cruises. After a refit to adapt her to British tastes, she will be renamed Arcadia in December. The fate of the Canberra is now uncertain: in August, it was rumoured she woulld be sold to South African interests to become a hotel ship in Durban. [Editor's Note: Sadly, the Canberra was "sold for scrap" within the past two weeks.]
But P&O decided to reform the Victoria (delivered in 1966), and spent $5.5 million in Lloyd Werft in October of this year. Why? Simply because she is most compatible with the Oriana and the new Arcadia, and so her fine wood-paneled cabin walls are not a problem. The P&O marketing director, David Dingle, says in Internet: "The introduction of our new superliners has raised the standards of accomodation and facilities offered to British cruise passengers.This major refit will ensure that Victoria meets these standards, but on a more intimate scale."
As for the American branch of P&O, Princess Cruises, the last "Grand Class" ships were built to the new SOLAS specifications. The remainder of the fleet has been undergoing upgrading on an ongoing basis since September, 1992. However, in the Australian market, P&O decided to break up the old former troopship Fairstar and substitute her with the aged Fair Princess. This change was brought about more because of the Fairstar's trouble-plagued engines than because of the SOLAS deadline.
ROYAL CARIBBEANThe new Vision Class ships all meet the SOLAS rules. The Sovereign trio need only minor work, and the other RCI ships, Song of America, Nordic Prince, and Viking Serenade, need moderate work. [Editor's Note: The Nordic Prince was sold in 1995 and is sailing now in foreign waters as the Carousel, marketed by Apple Vacations.] In August, RCI sold the last of the Song of Norway class trio, the Sun Viking, all built under the terms of SOLAS 60. So, all RCI ships are built in accordance with SOLAS 74 (or later) rules. Their recently acquired new branch, Celebrity Cruises, was in a similar situation: the Century trio were built to the new SOLAS rules, and the Horizon and Zenith need to be refitted with low level lighting and smoke detection systems.
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINEDue to their financial problems in the mid-nineties, NCL sold its "White Fleet," comprising her pioneering Starward, Skyward, etc., all built to the SOLAS 60 rules. NCL thereby trimmed out of its fleet the older cruise ships, with the exception of the Norway, built under the terms of SOLAS 48, and delivered as SS France in 1961. Constant upgrading has radically changed the ship: the addition of new decks, the reduction of engine power, changes to the generating engines, etc. But the big old lady needed a further refit to fullfill the new SOLAS rules. So, on September 11, 1996, a four-week, $4.8 million refit in the King George Drydock in Southampton (where all the Cunard ships have been repaired for many years) began.
With the stretching of the Windward and Dreamward, and the possible construction of a new cruise ship in Finland for 2,000 passengers, the Norway fits well into NCL's new Caribbean megaship strategy, reversing their former tendency toward medium-sized ships. The Norway holds, therefore, a unique position as NCL's largest and most prestigious ship -- a good product tuned to the marketing of its owner.
OTHER OWNERSOther popular older ships, including Cunard Line's QE2 and Saga Holidays's Saga Rose (ex-Sagafjord), will remain in the cruise business after expensive refit. But other historical ships, such as the American-owned Constitution, which cruised the Hawaiian Islands, was taken out of service in 1995 because much of its structural steel needed replacing. The refit of her sister ship Independence included some of that very work, and included with the cost was litigation with the shipyard. The SOLAS deadline was only a secondary aspect.
CONCLUSIONThe modern cruise industry must satisfy its clientele with the latest standards of accommodation and service, which the highly competitive market and actual lifestyles dictate. Newer ships mean more space, more daylight on board, simplified layouts, spacious atriums and stairtowers, the best fitness facilities, and more informal daytime dining options. On the technical side, they are also more "green" (ecological): they consume less fuel, are less noisy and need less crew. They also seem to appeal to young families, an important segment of the cruise market, and travel agents often steer first-time cruisers to new ships.
Older ships can be perfectly safe. But today's standards are more demanding than when they were built 30 years ago, and they need to be brought up to requirements. There is no compelling technical reason to explain why an older liner could not be brought up to the latest SOLAS standards. Retired or laid-up cruise ships have always existed; besides the introduction of new regulations, there have always been other reasons: engine troubles, structural problems, etc.
But the old ships are frequented by old passengers desirous of remembering (or recreating) the days of the transatlantic liners. This important segment means the appearance of new owners that own only old ships: Cruise Holdings Ltd, that will be marketed as Premier Cruises. It owns a six-ship fleet, the newest of which is the Oceanic (marketed as The Big Red Boat), delivered in 1965. Saga Holidays is specializing in cruises for people older than fifty years, and they bought the old Sagafjord from Cunard in order to cover this market. Only in these market segments could the old ships be competitive. However, don't forget the lessons of Regency Cruises's bankruptcy in 1995, with a fleet exclusively composed of old ships: none of their ships sail today in the Caribbean.
Meanwhile, many older and smaller ships are being dispatched to South Africa, the Far East and South America. By doing so, the cruise lines eliminate some of the overcapacity in US waters and the Mediterranean; they are raising the fares and creating new itineraries for travelers looking for more exotic destinations. So, the Symphony of MSC was sent to South Africa, and her place in the Mediterranean fleet was covered by the Melody, thirty years newer than the old fomer Costa liner.
In conclusion, the future of the cruise market are the new ships, ever bigger, and part of some gigantic marketing organizations. All the changes are coming about because of a combination of aging fleets, increased government safety and environmental requirements, and consumer demands for what they see as "better" products. The solution to this three-part challenge has been to construct new cruise ships. Seeing ships with the marvelous sheer of the Rotterdam and Canberra will become a rara avis of the sea, indeed.
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The last two decades has seen an unprecedented influx of Indian immigrants to the US paralleling the growth of the hi-tech industry. Sewa International has recognized the typical as well as culturally specific unmet sociological service needs that have risen among the fast growing Asian Indian community.
Awareness and access to existing public or private social and humanitarian services is severely lacking for immigrants and those on non-immigrant work visas. Further, studies have shown that many immigrants, despite being in poverty or abusive situations, do not seek help. Services needed include physical, mental, and home health services, death and bereavement, counseling, aid during distress, Medicare/Medicaid or Social Security benefits restoration, legal services, senior services, child services, domestic violence, and poverty.
Our objective is to see an increase in family ties, an improvement in family health, and growth in the number of needy people who access these services.
The Family Services Program leverages existing local community resources, while bringing complementary services to effectively serve the beneficiary.
Based on the concept of Hindu families, Sewa has developed and organized the Family Services program across chapters with three main focus areas:
Sewa has adapted imprtant aspects of this program from India Circle of Caring, Boston, MA, with whom we have a collaborative relationship.


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In the past sixty-eight years, Sightsavers has worked to detect, prevent, and treat eye diseases in thirty countries. Sightsavers also empowers the disabled and transforms lives. Their recent #UnfoldTheirDreams campaign highlighted some of these remarkable transformations seen in India.
Madhav's life was one of these transformations. He was a beloved street food vendor until his 60s, when he was blinded by cataracts and no longer able to work. He knew that corrective surgery was available, but he was unable to afford it. Sightsavers intervened and provided Madhav with free surgery. Madhav, now 72, is able to run his business again. He is so grateful for the help of Sightsavers that he spends much of his free time connecting others with their care.
Education is also an important component of Sightsavers' work. Sonali developed a cataract after another child in her village hit her in the eye with a rock. Local pond water likely led to a secondary infection in that eye. Sightsavers provided Sonali with free cataract surgery and treatment for her infection. They also educated Sonali's family about preventing future infections. Sightsavers' advice is valued because of their good standing in the community.
Since getting his sight back Winesi has felt on top on the world! He used to be led around by his wife but now he can see, he's out and about planting extra crops, cooking and fixing the roof. 📷 @rachelpalmerphoto #MillionMiracles #Sightsavers #Eyesight #SightSaving #Sightloss #Blindness #Cataract #Eyes #Eyehealth #miracle #miracles #MiraclesHappen #miraclesdohappen #miracleworker #sight #sight #sights #sightloss #sightstosee
Sightsavers also makes a difference in the lives of those they cannot cure. Anam's blindness left him dependent on the support of his family. With the help of Sightsavers, he enrolled in a program that taught the skills he needed to be independent. He is now able to provide for his family through a job as an ice cream vendor. Like Madhav, Anam is now passionate about helping others with vision disabilities. He introduces them to Sightsavers' services and gives them hope for their futures.
Sightsavers enables people with a wide range of visual disabilities to thrive and achieve their dreams. Through the #UnfoldTheirDreams campaign, Sightsavers took a personal approach to connecting with supporters. By giving time or money, individuals and corporations continue to make stories of hope stories possible in India and across the globe.


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Understandably, it takes a lot of training to work as a lifeguard for the company striving to be the most admired in the world. So far I have had the following:
- Traditions – A full day learning about how all roles at Disney are important and every Cast Member makes an impact to the guests visiting the parks. Also we went over the 4 Keys. This was a very special class where I got my name tag from a very special Disney Cast Member.
- Welcome to Operations – Operations is the department that I now work in. This class re-emphasized the 4 keys and goes into detail about how Operations Cast Members make an impact on guest experiences through the 4 keys. Plus there is a quick overview on ergonomics.
- Lifeguard License – This is a three day training session that was a little stressful. Apparently a good amount of people fail out of this training. It consists of learning aquatic rescue methods, CPR, rescue breathing, and an overview of first aid. In order to pass, potential lifeguards are expected to perform rescues of pretend distressed guests with an assigned team, pass a written test, and demonstrate CPR techniques for adults, children, and babies.
- Forecast Blizzard – Half day overview of the water park where I will be working, lots of cheesy references to ice and snow. It makes me feel like I need to practice phrases like "Ice to meet you." While the movie Frozen isn't very integrated into the park yet, I am told it may be coming this Summer!
- Welcome to Recreation – Half day overview of the Recreation group within Operations and my introduction to the knowledge warehouse known as the Hub. Recreation is seen as the icing on the cake, the personal touch to the Disney vacation, helping to create those amazing memories and great experiences through guest interaction at the resorts and water parks.
With the exception of the lifeguard license training, these classes have all been facilitated by Disney cast members that are training the class as a side activity for their main Disney role. The lifeguard license training was facilitated by representatives from Ellis and Associates at a Cast Member area called Mickey's Retreat. One thing that stands out compared to my previous jobs is that everyone LOVES their role. Being around so many positive people is very exciting for me and I look forward to getting more involved!


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Subtitled 'The Sacred Polyphony of El Greco's Toledo' this 70m selection of a mass by Alonso Lobo and motets, etc, by various composers, celebrates devotional music associated with Toledo Cathedral, and links to the painter who came to the city in 1557. Ensemble Plus Ultra comprises a small consort of singers, formed in 2001, who specialise in early Spanish music: their 10CD Archiv set of sacred works by Victoria was a runaway success. The unaccompanied voices, close-set in a reverberant acoustic have a strong presence. The music, of course, is by no means 'easy listening' (surprisingly, it was a Classic FM mid-May album choice), although the 'et incarnatus est' section in the Lobo Credo is strikingly lovely. The PDF gives no details of recording venue, etc, but full texts are included and the introductory essay is exemplary. CB
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This clean recording, offered here as a genuine 96kHz/24-bit download clearly illustrates the full bandwidth of the human voice, the harmonics of the two sopranos stretching out beyond 20kHz (the limit of a release on CD). PM
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Taste of the OBX: Old-Fashioned Oyster Roast
Cooler temperatures on the Outer Banks of North Carolina bring to mind certain traditions of the region, one of those being a good old-fashioned southern oyster roast. This food tradition is the perfect combination of three southern staples: outdoor barbecues, seafood, and social gatherings—and has a history that dates back to the original inhabitants of the land.
History Behind the Oyster Roast
In the early 1600s just after English settlers arrived in Chesapeake Bay, they stumbled upon a group of Native Americans cooking oysters over a fire pit. The Native Americans fled upon discovery, but the settlers took it upon themselves to eat what was left behind. Needless to say, they were pleasantly surprised.
"We came to a place where they had made a great fire, and had been newly roasting Oysters," wrote George Percy, one of the original Jamestown settlers. "When they perceived our coming, they fled away... and left many of the Oysters in the fire. We ate some of the Oysters, which were very large and delicate in taste."
The early settlers took what they learned, and as they say, the rest is history. A favorite coastal food tradition was born. Over the centuries, southerners have perfected this dish to what it is today.
Hatteras Island Oyster Roast
Ready to embark on this coastal culinary adventure? You can have your own southern-style oyster roast, or you can come to Hatteras Island for a roast on the coast of the Outer Banks. The NC Coastal Federation is the host and you are invited to be a special guest at the Hatteras Island Island Oyster Roast. Will you come?
The Hatteras Oyster Roast happens on Saturday, February 6 from 2-5p.m. Gather around the fire at Oden's Dock in Hatteras and indulge in the fresh oysters, seafood chowder, fried fish, homemade desserts and more delicious refreshments to please your palate. Enjoy live music by the band Dragonfly as you immerse yourself in all of the sights, sounds and smells of the oyster roast tradition. You might want to brush up on your corn hole skills before arriving, so you can compete for some of the prizes being offered. You'll be in good company among the NC Coastal Federation staff, board members and volunteers. Bring your friends!
The $15 ticket includes all-you-can-eat oysters, one serving of seafood chowder, fried fish and a non-alcoholic beverage. If you're going for belly-buster status at this event, you can buy a $20 heavy-hitter ticket. Register online in advance for the Hatteras Island Oyster Roast for $15, or you can pay $20 at the door. You're going to want to come hungry for this event and we guarantee that you'll leave happy.
The Hatteras Oyster Roast is slated to be an outdoor event so dress accordingly. In case of uncooperative weather, the oyster roast will be held at the Hatteras Village Civic Center.
We love our coastal traditions and hope you do, too. We hope to see you there!
Have you ever been to an old-fashioned, southern-style oyster roast? What did you think?


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ecoMAX 850P / BOX
controller for pellet boilers in complete casing
Multifunctional & weather-sensitive
For boilers and pellet furnaces control, supplied in complete casing, with new electronics with extended number of outputs:
- weather-sensitive control
- Touch & Play
- fuel level indicator
- Individual Fuzzy Logic
- possibility to work with room remote control devices: ecoSTER, ecoSTER TOUCH
Comfort and simple operationecoMAX 850P / BOX device employs advanced technology and is capable of controlling the combustion process for boilers and pellet furnaces, as well as other biomass burning equipment. Its normal operation consists of controlling central heating and hot tap water flow, as well as mixing flow. The regulator has been equipped with a new functionality: it can be easily and quick installed now, due to a single, compact casing (it also enables installing the module on the front panel of a boiler, independent on the control module). The new generation microprocessor regulator provides the user with:
- intuitive and simple operation
- possibility to benefit from various functions
- unique design (the Touch & Play control system, eye-catching display, presenting information in the form of meaningful icons)
Modular designecoTOUCH 850P / BOX enables BUS extension due to its modular design. The main module controls:
- boiler (furnace) operation
- all basic functionalities of central heating and hot tap water
- mixer pomp and the mixer itself
Additional modules
Additional modules control buffer and mixing systems. Furthermore Lambda Probe module (ecoLAMBDA) can be integrated. The regulator incorporates the intelligent menu that assures all the disconnected modules are inactive (not visible by the system), which results in easy and convenient operation.
CH pump
HUW pump
Mixing valve pump
Fumes senor
Power modulation
Intelligent alarm
Mixing valve
Weather control
Room thermostat
STB Input
Fuzzy logic
Lambda probe
Pellet feeder 1
Pellet feeder 2
Boiler switch
BUS extending
Fuel level
Ash cleaning
Fire sensor
ecoNET 300
Touch & Play
Smart menu
ecoSTER TOUCHindividually fitted, programmable room thermostat with a touch screen
ecoSTER 200individually fitted, programmable room thermostat with graphic display
ecoLINKtransmission interface for connecting the controller to a PC provides a possibility of changing the software
ecoNET 300Internet module working as service system controls and manages online operation
ecoLAMBDAmaintaining oxygen level and temperature of fumes at a preset level
B-MX moduleoutput module controlling operation of mixer circuit buffer (upper and lower sensor)
C 03 moduleoutput module enables to connect further 2 mixers
Set of sensorsCT2 S fume sensor, CT4 standard sensor, CT4P weather sensor, OCP2 optical sensor
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Calci-D Choco (High Calcium )
High Calcium Beverage Powder. (Chocolate Beverage)
Ingredient : Calcium lactate gluconate 400 mg. , Vitamin B1,B2,B6,B12 , Vitamin C,
Taurine and Zinc.
Calcium :
As major component of bone and teeth.
Aid in helping of blood clotting.
Aid in formation of strong bone and teeth.
Vitamin B1 :
Helps body gain energy from carbohydrate.
Aids in nervous system and muscle function.
Vitamin B2 :
help body gain energy from carbohydrate, protein and fat.
Vitamin B6 :
Aids in building red blood cefll completely.
Aids in building essential substances in operation of nervous system.
Vitamin B12 :
Aids in synthesis of essential substance for red blood cell formation.
Helps in function of never and brain system.
Vitamin C :
Aids in strengthening blood vascular.
Aids in helping of anti-free radical process.
Aid in helping of collage and ligament of cartilage tissue formation.
Zinc :
Aids in body growth.
Packing : 20g.*10 sachets*48boxes per carton.


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On What Should We Spend Gems – Best Tips
The Gemming Guide & Tips – Clash of Clans
Gems are one of the most scarce resource in the game – Clash of Clans. Not only are they scarce, they also cost a lot when we purchase them. I recently purchased a "Chest of Gems" which contains 14,000 Gems. That is when I thought about how to best use Gems to maximize their potential. Also I was wondering what is the ideal order of using the gems so that I can progress fast in the game.
Now, I am at Town Hall 9, so my priorities for using gems for various taks may vary from other players at different town hall levels. However, here I am producing the general gems usage guide which applies for all town hall levels. For a more detailed and town hall specific approach I will write articles at later dates.
What to Use Gems For:
Buying Builders
In Clash of Clans you get 5 builders. The builders are the only units that can only be purchased with Gems. So, if and when you have Gems, the first thing to do is to purchase builders. Builders help upgrade buildings. The more the number of builders you have the faster you can progress in the game. You can upgrade more buildings at the same time. Thus, purchasing builders is the best use of Gems. I actually had 4 builders when I purchased the "Chest of Gems". The first thing I did after purchasing the gems was to get the 5th builder.
Boosting Elixir, Gold and Dark Elixir Collectors
At lower levels, the elixir, gold and dark elixir collectors do not help much and do not produce too much resources. However, if you have level 10 plus gold and elixir collectors and level 5 plus dark elixir collectors, it is a very good idea to boost them. Boosting the collectors help you collect the resources faster so that you can use them in your upgrades and help keep your builders occupied.
Keeping your builders occupied at all times is the best way to progress in the game of Clash of Clans. If you don't already have level 10 plus elixir and gold collectors and level 5 plus dark elixir colelctors, then you should use the gems to upgrade them. If you already have high level gold, elixir and dark elixir collectors use the gems to boost them.
Buying Gold, Elixir and Dark Elixir
While low level upgrades require less resources, as you progress in the game, higher level upgrades take more time and resources. A common problem that we all face while doing high level upgrades is that we get raided and looted more often when we have more available resources to be looted. Thus, one of the best things to do with extra gems is to purchase the balance required resource with gems and start the upgrade.
For an example, you require 65,000 dark elixir to upgrade the Barbarian king from level 14 to level 15. Lets say that you have already looted 40,000 dark elixir and find it difficult as you get constantly attacked and looted for dark elixir. Instead of struggling for the remaining 25,000 dark elixir, you can purchase it and start the upgrade immediately.
Boosting Your Barracks and Spell Factory
We all do raids to gain loot in the game of clan of clans. As a matter of fact, raiding is one of the best and fastest way to gain access to the huge resource requirements we have at Town Hall 8 and higher. While high level troops take too long to produce, the time between each raid that we do is around 2 hours. However, if you boost our barracks and spell factory, the production of a high level troop army will only take 30 minutes. Thus we only spend one-foruth the time to train an army when we use gems to boost our barracks.
What not to Use Gems For:
Completing Troops Production
As against using gems to complete troops production, boosting the barracks with gems is much cheaper. Thus, never use the gems to produce troops use them to boost your barracks instead.
Completing Upgrades while you have Builders free
If you have builders free, never use gems to complete the time. Although, if you do not have builders free (if all your builders are busy), it is a good idea to complete the upgrade that will take the least amount of gems to get a builder free (specially if you have managed to gain the required resource for the next upgrade).
Purchasing Resources when you don't need them
Although, it is a good idea to purchase resources when you require them for upgrading, purchasing resources well before they are required is not recommended. You may get looted.
Using Gems to get Shields
It is very costly to get shields. Thus, even if you have too much loot available, never purchase shields with gems. Instead, it is a good idea to purchase resources as and when required. Also, using a farming base with isolated town hall will help you protect the resources 9 out of 10 times by way of a 12 hours shield every time.


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Andrew and I had woken up with the sunrise the morning of Saturday, July 2nd, just like every typical Saturday morning. This one was different, though. Instead of getting ready for the group ride, we were in Huntersville, North Carolina for the Paralympic Cycling trials. Three years – filled with countless hours on the bike, strength training off the bike, frugality, setbacks with forced time off the bike, missed family functions, pain management, moments of doubt, moments of clarity, goal chasing and a desire to succeed – and the moment of truth was finally here.
My start time was 8:55 a.m. The ideal start time not just because it meant I got to beat the heat, humidity and wind of the south, but because it was the same time as every saturday we jump into the group ride and my heart goes to the roof. It couldn't be more perfect. And I was prepared; I had never been more prepared for a race in my life. I trained hard day in and day out, recovered harder, ate smart, practiced right-hand u-turns after almost every ride, went to the sauna to acclimate to the humidity, worked with the team sports psychologist to stay mentally focused, listened to my body's needs and kept my attitude right. And yet, as the morning ticked by, my nerves increased. I wanted this, I wanted to be named to the team and represent my country in my first Paralympic Games.
I tried my best to combat the nerves, but it wasn't until I was in the start house watching the clock get closer and closer to 8:55.
"Five, four, three, two, one" and I was off. All the nerves turned to pure focus, each pedal stroke powerful and with purpose, every thought on my heart rate, the distance left to the finish and keeping focus to here and now. "I wanted this" turned into "this is mine." There was no panic when the uphills scrubbed my speed, the u-turn execution was flawless, and I teetered my heart rate on the edge of my max.
I crossed the line in 31:29.82, and completely spent.
About a half hour after I finished, when my endorphin high evaporated, the nerves came back. Had I gone fast enough? Could I have taken the turns better? Could I have pushed harder on the uphills? Could I have pushed my heart rate sooner? Could I have gone harder? After an attempt at cooling down, Andrew and I went back to the hotel so I could shower before heading back to the course to watch everyone else. I took a shower, sat on the bed and promptly started to break down. Was my time fast enough? Thankfully, as always, Andrew was there to crack some sense into me, telling me to save the tears for if they're needed later. His lack of worry settled mine. It's one of the many reasons I love him.
We went back to the course in time to watch Shawn and Mackenzie, the last of the women, race. At this point in the game, I was more than certain it was either them or I going to Rio. My mom did the math on the time they'd have to hit in order to rank higher than me, and I watched the clock. Their first two laps were fast and they would end up doing the fastest time trial they had ever done together, hitting 93.03%. I had hit 91.73%.
It was another moment Andrew and I got to share, as he walked up to tell me my percentage. I could finally breathe. He hugged me as I started crying happy tears this time. I was going to Rio!
It was bittersweet, knowing Shawn – who's become one of my best friends – wasn't getting the chance to go as well. And it's taken awhile for it to really sink in, if at all, that I am going to Rio for my first Paralympic Games. I am honored, excited, and humbled to say the least.
I wish that I could bring everyone that has supported and encouraged me along the way with me. This wouldn't be happening if it weren't Andrew, my parents, my brother Jason, Andrew's parents, my sponsors and friends who have helped in various ways. Knowing that Andrew gets to be there, though, means the world to me. To know, as I step out onto the velodrome for my first race achieving the dream we chased together, he'll be in the stands channeling himself and everyone back at home in the volume of his cheering… well, I can't even begin to put those feelings into words. The happy tears fill my eyes again.
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Hirofumi Nohara, 37, slipped and fell while ascending the Half Dome cables on June 16, 2007 at around 2:30 pm. Nohara, a Japanese citizen in the United States on a work visa, was hiking with four friends when the fall occurred. Nohara fell approximately 300 feet from the left side of the cables, and was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation into the cause of the slip and subsequent fall is underway.
The Half Dome hike is a round-trip hike of 17 miles and considered extremely strenuous. Hikers gain 4,800 feet of elevation along the hike that passes such highlights as Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall, and Half Dome itself. A series of metal cables are placed along the steep shoulder of the dome to assist hikers to the summit. Visitors are advised to take appropriate precautions when attempting a hike of this length and difficulty, and to be prepared for changing weather and trail conditions.
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Taking full advantage of the oddly warm weather yesterday, Rudy Mae and I ventured out for a (wet and mucky) walk. She was so happy to be out of the house in fresh air, as was I. We really had a lovely time.
Please hurry, Spring.
I have been a little under the weather, two separate occasions with barely any time at all between them. I have thus been slacking on anything "ericanichole" related and I was itching to get something up, but a) since I have not been doing much, there's not much to post and b) since I have to go to work soon, I really think I ought to nap so I don't feel like double crud before a long shift. So, I wanted to make this short and sweet. This photograph was taken a week or two ago when my husband and I went to our local coffee shop with Rudy Mae for a quick pick me up (chai tea for me, hot chocolate for him, and a blueberry muffin for all).
[As I get photos and writings prepared for more Christmas Present "Hauls" (for lack of a better word), I am doing a few "hold over" posts with some photographs that I took, mostly from a few months ago, that I really love but for some reason or another, did not make an appearance in a blog post. Enjoy.]
At our local ice cream heaven, Young's Jersey Dairy.
As the holiday season really kicks into gear, I thought it might be fun to showcase some of the presents we have received, to be able to share with those who are interested what things we were super excited about. Today, I am going to show a couple of Rudy Mae's presents that she is really loving from Caleab and I.
These photographs are a mixture of two presents, both of them from the company Melissa & Doug. The first one we purchased at our local toy store here in Yellow Springs, Mr. Fub's Party. It's called "Pizza Party" and is a wooden play food set that the individual pieces stick together with velcro. The second is called "Wooden Kitchen Accessory Set" and we bought it on Amazon.com. It consists of three wooden pots and pans with lids, two wooden utensils and an oven mitt.
Being the youngest in a family where even your siblings are 10 years your senior, you almost live as an only child. Rudy Mae's brothers are extremely involved with her, but they are almost more like a second set of mini-parents than siblings. When it comes to peer-interaction, Rudy is lacking, and sometimes that worries me as far as learning important life skills like sharing, playing nice, etc. Luckily, I have a friend in town in a very similar situation whose baby daughter is 3 months Rudy's junior. Therefore, we try to get the girls together often so they can play and learn. Mostly this was being done at a house, or even a local coffee shop, but a couple Wednesdays ago, Victoria asked me to join her instead at a local playgroup that meets at a playground for approximately 2 hours in the morning. It is attended by kids from about 11 months up to almost 3 years old. It was a lovely time and Rudy Mae and Ainslee Mae continued to solidify their friendship and thoroughly enjoy each others company.
We get pretty excited about holidays in our house, but for some reason this year, Halloween has seemed to have gotten swept under the rug. Oh, we have costumes picked out and a few decorations up, but usually it is all on a much grander scale. I did manage to catch a few things in photograph that had something or another to do with Halloween and I present them here for your viewing pleasure:


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Istanbul Travel Information    Istanbul History     Istanbul Travel Tips    Inside the city: Istanbul Transportation
Interesting facts about Istanbul
The ferry boat you see in the picture above and simit, a Turkish specialty food, oven cooked dough with sesame seeds, along with tea is the ultimate Istanbul to Turkish people.
Istanbul is dubbed by Turkish poets and Turkish people alike, the City of Seven Hills, like Rome. Interestingly Istanbul was the capital of the Roman Empire after Rome. The city offers gorgeous views from not only from these hills but also from seaside locations.
Looking at modern Uskudar, it is hard to imagine the battle to unite Roman Empire was done in Uskudar and upon victory Roman Emperor Constantin moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Istanbul.
Sultan Ahmet was a big failure as the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire yet his name is way more popular than other great sultans such as Fatih Sultan Mehmet who conquered Istanbul or Suleyman the Magnificient who expanded the territories of the empire to its peak. The reason is Sultan Ahmet had ordered the building of Sultanahmet Mosque which rivaled St. Sophia and gave its name to the neighborhood. So once more a person of power and wealth has made his name eternal through patronage of arts. You never know how you will be remembered so it helps to support art!
Tulips, symbol of Netherlands, patsy of the Tulip Bubble, originated in Istanbul and was sent from Istanbul to Netherlands.
Our grandfathers and grandmothers living on the Asian side of Istanbul used to say 'I am going to Istanbul today' before leaving home for an hour trip to the European side of Istanbul marking the contrast between the two sides of the city. They did go to the European side mostly for compulsory reasons like, a hospital visit, business or shopping and after returning home would say things like my head is spinning.
Tea is a fairly recent national drink. It was Turkish coffee which was the national addiction but after coffee became expensive and it was possible to plant tea leaves in the Black Sea region, tea became the national drink. Turkey does not have production of coffee as it does not have a favorable climate for coffee production.
Some remains of the Great Palace of Byzantine are under Sultanahmet. In fact there are some small tunnels closed to public access but were filmed in documentaries. Remains from the Palace are mosaics in Mosaic Museum.
Needless to say the most important historical figure who has lived in Istanbul is Mustafa Kemal Ataturk who has passed away in Dolmabahce Palace, a summer residence of the president at the time. Among other famous people who have spend time in Turkey or Ottoman Empire are Kaiser Wilhelm, Franz Liszt, Florence Nightingale, Gustave Flaubert, Agatha Cristie and Pierre Loti.
Although the major Mevlevihane (whirling dervish home) is in Konya, there is one in Galata as well. Every other week, on second and fourth fridays of every month there is a sema show (whirling dervish show).
April 23th is a very special day in Turkish life. It is the children's national holiday, the only national holiday in the world dedicated to the children. But there is another celebration in Buyukada the largest of the Prince's islands: Turkish people visit Aya Yorgi church, a Byzantine Greek Orthodox church to make whishes. This was surprising even for the father of the church at the beginning as Muslim Turkish crowds would come to the church to make wishes so that they come true. Muslim scholars on that day would distribute free Kurans to inform Muslims to give up this superstition. Still, Turkish people would keep going there every year as they see it as a nonreligious activity in a church, simply a ritual to bring good luck. This was so interesting for Greek people who come to visit the church on the 28th of April that finally, a documentary movie was made about it in 2009: Bells, Threads & Miracles.
Bosphorus is where ordinary people go there fishing for food next to multimillion dollar sea side villas known as yalis.
Nisantasi is a small time Soho, in case you want to try posh shops in Istanbul with streets decorated with fancy cobbles stones and lamp posts. That's the part of city center for high income people.
Turkish society have become a class society after 30 years of neoliberal economic policies. You have the bankers, people working or doing business with multinational corporations, people tied to the state and to the governing party "du jour". And all of them tied to Wall Street. Lots of debts and lots of glamour is built since 2001. If you see in guidebooks or internet sites phrases such as "Istanbul has become hip", "In", that's why. Istanbul has always been beautiful, it is not a recent happening!
Since 1990s there is a great tendency in the Western media and guide book writers that proponents of a secular
Turkish state
are elite, military or intellectuals. Nothing can be further from the truth. These people have not been here
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My alma mater, Missouri Southern State University; of course when I graduated it was only Missouri Southern State College, has had a 10% drop in enrollment. Could this be, MSSU is located in Joplin, MO a relatively conservative geo area and the University is a bit too liberal?
Missouri Southern's professors and instructors were liberal back in the 70s, probably more so now!
Or, students would rather go elsewhere to avoid tornado alley! Could be a combination of both!


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Matt was a camper at Camp Rolling Hills and a character in Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers. He is Angela Baker's 23rd victim.
Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy CampersEdit
He was killed by Angela Baker for having sex with campers, particularly the Shote Sisters. This attribution has made people mistake him for Ralph, a boy seen having sex with Brooke. Matt never appeared, he appeared with Angela dragging his body into the cabin after stabbing and/or bludgeoning him to death.
Cause of death: Stabbed and/or bludgeoned
Angela Baker's motive for killing him: Having sex with the Shote Sisters
Died: Summer 1988
Gender: Male
Appearance(s): Sleepaway Camp II (1988)
- His portrayer is unknown.
- His death was the 7th one off-screen: the 1st-4th being 4 Young Campers, 5th being Paul, the 6th being Jodi Schote.


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Dhinakaran removes TN CM from AIADMK district secy post
Sidelined AIADMK Deputy General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Sunday removed Tamil Nadu CM E Palaniswami from the post of party's Salem District Secretary.
Dhinakaran has replaced several party functionaries since the two rival AIADMK factions announced a merger.
However, party leaders have maintained Dhinakaran has no powers to carry out such changes and questioned his re-induction into the party.


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Its quite an effort to get this thing working.....started on saturday night , worked on sunday, and monday night its done
perl had lot of kookups especially my $a,$b and my ($a,$b) are not the same, I pulled it from the manual. sometimes its really hard to fix this kind of errors, thanks for that wonderful debugger 'perl -d' , its really great to work with.
But I did'nt see if perl debugger has a backtrace kind of facility? just a gdb?
Life apart for my passion of the CGEN2MAGIC project, is quite slow need to study a lot about that Border Minimization Problem, also got the home work done on parallel algorithms and network flows.
I guess I'have started loving algorithms/problem solving...its really kewl
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SMF - Just Installed!
I thought my magpies are psycho
A buzzard did that to me one day out riding near the Moorfoot Hills, I was in a heavily wooded area.Wearing a helmet worked well that day!
Slightly miffed that I had missed out on a claim to fame.
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