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This agglomeration which was called and which still calls itself the Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire.- Voltaire
In other words, the title of this whole thing is very misleading. And yet, in order to understand the causes of the 30 Years War, it's necessary to have at least a basic grasp of the nature and structure of the Holy Roman Empire.
Back in 800 AD, the Frankish king Charlemagne was proclaimed Emperor by Pope Leo III, the first since the end of the Roman Empire some 400 years before. The title died out with Charlemagne's line, but was revived in 962 by Otto I. This empire was holy only insofar as it was officially sanctioned by the pope, only Roman because its emperors saw themselves as inheritors of the Roman tradition, and not so much an empire as a loose collection of states of varying sizes.
The empire was centered in Germany and Austria, and even though the Emperor was usually descended from an ongoing dynasty- most notably, the Habsburgs- he (and sometimes she) were always elected by seven German princes known as electors. These were:
The Duke of Saxony
The Margrave of Brandenburg
The King of Bavaria
The Count Palatine of the Rhine
The Archbishops of Mainz, Trier and Cologne
These guys controlled huge amounts of German territory, but the Emperor controlled much of Austria himself as a kind of feudal lord. In addition, he ruled Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Lusatia, and depending upon the time period, parts of Hungary, Switzerland, Italy and Yugoslavia. Eventually, the Habsburgs also became the kings of Spain, which greatly expanded their influence although Spain tended to put its own interests first, Habsburg or not.
On paper, the Holy Roman Empire covered most of Central Europe, but in practice, the Emperor was herding cats. The Electors were not the most obliging bunch, and under them were hordes of lesser princes who were always squabbling over their piece of the power-pie.
That's why there are so many castle ruins in Germany. Every guy with a title and two acres to call his own had to have one. That's also why so much European royalty is mostly German *coughHouseofWindosrmyasscough* No matter how hard up you were, or how British your smile, you could always find an impoverished German aristocrat to take you on.
The general rule was that, the further north you went, the less power the emperor had. This was all exacerbated by the Protestant Reformation. In many ways as political as it was religious, the Reformation provided an opportunity for restless German princes to gain some independence from the empire.
It's probably not too surprising that the Reformation first took hold in the North (Saxony), and even though it spread all over the empire, its lasting gains remained in Northern Europe. Crucially, three of the four secular electors were Protestant at the start of the 30 Years War.
Frederick of the Rhineland-Palatine was Calvinist, John George of Saxony was Lutheran (and quite anti-Calvinist, just to make things interesting), John Sigismund of Brandenburg was Calvinist, although a cautious one, since everyone else in Brandenburg was Lutheran, and Maximilian of Bavaria was Catholic. Maximilian however, was highly pro-German, and was not above allying himself with Protestants if it helped take the Habsburgs down a peg.
Even though the archbishop-electors were Catholic, they weren't always automatically loyal to the Habsburgs either. Needless to say, all of this decentralization created a highly volatile situation by 1618. The Emperor had very little direct power, religious unity was completely lacking, and the problems started by the Reformation were exacerbated by the Peace of Augsburg and a number of minor conflicts in the early 17th century. That all of this led to a major war engulfing the whole region isn't at all surprising.


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Avant Garde
I was intrigued by the notes consisting of coco, tobacco and incense. I was expecting something dark but to my surprise, the topnotes struck me as something familiar. After a few days of wondering what it was, I figured out what it was. The top notes remind me of a watermelon jolly rancher. Sweet and unusual and somehow familiar but mysterious. I normally revolt against such sweet scents but I could not help but smell myself over and over again. I find the scent fascinating and despite the unusual composition, I find its uniqueness to be a plus. I think some would find the sweetness to be somewhat feminine but there is a masculine darkness about it.
As a diehard Acqua di Parma fan, I typically use this as the benchmark for all things citrus (Tangerine Vert not withstanding). Upon spraying, I immediately thought, "another AdP copy". However, after a few moments, the citrus tang dies out to reveal something outright magical. Something about the wood/spice combination turns this into citrusy, warm, somewhat boozy, and cozy scent. I feel at peace when I wear this. I fear that, despite the wood basenote, it doesn't last for an entire day but for the price, it can't be beat.
"Why not seize the pleasure at once?"
-- Jane Austen (Sun, and Mercury in Sagittarius)
Interesting. I've got to try Avant Garde yet. I really like their Black Sea EDP.
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AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has launched a multi-premia fund for its liquid alternatives team, AXA IM Chorus, the company has announced.
The AXA WF Premia fund invests globally in liquid equity, interest rate, foreign exchange and credit instruments. It aims to achieve risk-adjusted returns uncorrelated to traditional asset classes through the liquid diversified approach.
The new fund will be managed by Hector Chan and Jérôme Brochard, with the help of Augustin Landier, who runs the AXA IM Chorus Research Lab. They will also use software engineering from the AXA IM Chorus Technology team led by Philippe Muller.
The Hong-Kong based AXA IM Chorus team is led by Pierre-Emmanuel Juillard, who re-joined the asset manager from Goldman Sachs in April 2016. Chan and Brochard also worked at Goldman Sachs and joined the team at AXA IM in September 2016.
AXA IM added that client needs were changing with market conditions and the liquid alternatives space offered investors a liquid solution in a low yield environment.
The SICAV fund is domiciled in Luxembourg and registered for sale in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Registration is ongoing in Switzerland and pending in the UK.


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Google blog link to "Googirl" story killed
After Marissa Mayer announced Google Health on Google's blog, Capital Valley blogger Andrew Feinberg linked to the post in a reponse titled "Google Health is Frightening." Per usual, a link to Feinberg's post appeared in the trackbacks under Mayer's post. For a time. But soon Feinberg noticed his trackback disappeared. In fact, all the trackback links were gone. Feinberg told a CNET reporter, who in turn asked Google PR what happened. Soon the links were back. Now Feinberg wonders if Mayer nixed the trackbacks due to his critical commentary. We're skeptical. The more likely culprit? A link to Cade Metz's story in The Register headlined "'Googirl' unloads on Google Health: A seminal moment." Just like Feinberg's story, Metz's story links to Google's post. But unlike Feinberg's, it's still not to be found in the trackbacks.


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It's not, in fact, because we have pointy objects with us pretty much all the time, along with tiny scissors- because really, we'd have to really hulk out in rage to be able to make most knitting needles break through your skin, and the sewing needles, hey, we NEED those.
No, the real reason not to mess with crafters is this: we will make you presents.
And if you're not careful, those presents will have hidden stuff.
I'm certain I'm not the only person who has accidentally sewn a vagina onto a plushie. That's the sort of thing that could happen to anyone.
But here's the thing…
What we do by accident…we can do on purpose.
I'm actually working on a quilt where most of the fabrics were chosen because they were so very yonic (the opposite of phallic- see? This post is educational.). Now I know how to sew an accidental ladygarden onto a plushie, don't think I won't do it deliberately and insist it's just a heart shape. It's not a heart shape.
That beautiful knitted horse hat? Not designed for what you think. WE know that. We'll also make sure we get photos of you wearing it.
I guess what I'm saying is, be nice to your crafter. Say thank you. If we've made you clothes, wear the clothes (or put the baby in the clothes and take a photo). Use the thing, or display the thing. Tell people about the thing when we're around.
If the fear of possible yonic teddybears isn't enough, consider this: Crafting takes time. It takes effort. We could be spending that time on making something for ourselves but instead, we're making it for you. Even at minimum wage, that represents a lot of value. As Brenda Dayne once pointed out in the Cast On podcast, "that's a $400 sweater you're wearing".
Consider this a Public Service Announcement in the run-up to Christmas. Be kind. If you see us working on something, ask us about it. Say how cool it is, or how it's coming along nicely. If you can't think of anything nice to say try "well, that's something."
And also: When considering what to buy us for the holiday season, you may think we have enough craft supplies because we're already surrounded by fabric and yarn and thread and what have you. But you would be wrong. Craft stores. They exist. They do gift vouchers. We like gift vouchers. They let us buy more craft supplies. Which we totally need. Just saying.


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Skip to comments.Study: Students arent being taught civics. Surprised?
Posted on 07/02/2009 1:03:52 PM PDT by Publius772000
Among the questions asked by the Goldwater survey were such puzzlers as What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? and Who was the first president of the United States?
The full report will be released shortly, but here are ten of the questions asked, along with the percentage of students who answered them correctly. To pass, the students had only to correctly answer six of the ten questions, pulled at random from a pool of questions from the U.S. citizenship exam. Only 3.5% of the students, all from government schools, passed the test. Thats about 40 out of a total of 1,134. Please save your disgust until you read all ten.
1. What is the supreme law of the land? Answer: The Constitution (29.5% answered correctly) 2. What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution? Answer: The Bill of Rights (25%) 3. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Answer: Senate and House (23%) 4. How many Justices are on the Supreme Court? Answer: Nine (9.4%) 5. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Answer: Jefferson (25.3%) 6. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? Answer: Atlantic (58.8%) 7. What are the two major political parties in the United States? Answer: Democratic and Republican (49.6%) 8. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? Answer: Six (14.5%) 9. Who was the first President of the United States? Answer: Washington (26.5%) 10. Who is in charge of the Executive Branch? Answer: The President (26%)
These findings are not surprising to anyone who has seen the yearly results from the Intercollegiate Studies Institutes civics survey, given to seniors at the nations most prestigious universities. The average score on the ISI exam? 49%.
(Excerpt) Read more at theconstitutionalalamo.com ...
I"m Exhausted, ready for a NAP and I could probably do better... geez.. Government Schools are doing their jobs well.. creating a generation of sheep.
Holy cow! I'm surprised - and my expectations were basement level to begin with. Seems like the kids would absorb something just by virtue of being alive. I guess not.
More like a generation of dopes who the tv tells are so smart.
the very same young voters who all went for Obama. I'm not surprised.
How about these for probable answers:
1. What is the supreme law of the land? answer: The Supreme Court
2. What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution? answer: Irrelevant in these modern days.
3. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? answer: CSPAN1 and CSPAN2
4. How many Justices are on the Supreme Court? answer: there is no justice in the Supreme Court
5. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? answer: some old, dead white guy
6. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? answer: which way is East again?
7. What are the two major political parties in the United States? answer: How come I wasn't invited to the party?
8. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? answer: 'till the next election
9. Who was the first President of the United States? Answer: again, some old, dead white guy.
10. Who is in charge of the Executive Branch? Answer: good question...
Pulled an 87.88% ..ok i missed 4 questions... now for that nap!
I broke 90% on both. I think I'm way overqualified to ever get into government.
Students can't be expected to master such trivial subjects as Civics when there are much more important curriculum to be taught, such as Diversity Studies and Social Justice. /s
Those are answers I'd Expect to see .. from anyone current college graduate(last few years) or below.
Daniel Hannan once said that one of the biggest problems with government is that the cream of the crop no longer has interest in running for office. According to him, the constant criticism of elected officials leads many potential leaders to other fields, leaving the government to be run by thick-skinned sods who only quest for power. When you apply this theory to Barney Frank, it makes a lot of sense.
They cut out history, geography and now civics.
LIBERAL academicians replaced history and geography with Social Studies and civics is replaced with LIBERAL activism and perversion (indifference to homosexuality and abortion). Math has been watered down and kids in kindergarten now use calculators so "math isn't so hard". They crap out when it comes to Algebra - they don't know the basic operations. Oh, science is based on "junk science" and fits in nicely with "save the earth" and environmentalism - that's now called "science".
Could someone post the classes required for graduation from the average high school? I'm curious to see if American History is anywhere between cucumber and rubber 101 and How to be P.C. 102......
Bzzzzzzzzzzt! Sorry, wrong answer. But thanks for playing!
The political party that is currently in charge and which is represented most appropriately by a jackass (both in icon and leadership) is the "DEMOCRAT" party. It most assuredly is NOT democratic and should never be referred to that way.
So either the Goldwater Institute, its survey company or the author, Michael Naragon, got that one wrong.
I know, I'm being petty, but like they say, "words mean something".
Our 12yrold and I took the long test at the link. Whew. Need a nap now! We scored 85%. Son guessed some of the economic questions correctly, but I overruled him, knowing he was guessing. (as was I) Anywho, I missed two of the political philosophy type questions that I would have answered correctly 20 years ago. I am terrible with economics!
If you look it up, the Democrat party changed it's name to the Democratic party at some point.
You are right. I have a friend whose kids are now on their own after going to school and getting degrees ... They wonder was it all worth it as they can find nothing but menial jobs.
We have semi adopted them and are trying to help after their mother suddenly died last month.
Any tinpot dictator knows the young are their cannon fodder.
Hitler was certainly a legitimate sovereign, having been duly elected Kanzler. By the quiz's lights, WW II was therefore a 'just war' from the German standpoint...which is rubbish.
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Muslims in Windsor observing Ramadan are attempting to add a new tradition to a time honoured religious observation.
The holy month of Ramadan began Sunday. It's a time for special prayers, blessings and fasting.
For Windsor's Muslim youth, it's also a chance to spread a little happiness.
A group has started Ramadan Acts of Kindness.
Lina Shaker is one of the young women behind the idea.
All month, she'll be helping hundreds of young Muslims make the City of Roses a little bit rosier.
"During the event, basically the idea is to have a random act of kindness every day throughout Ramadan," she said. "So some could be biking or walking to the Mosque, or cooking dinner for your family."
It's a simple enough plan but it will take some real coordination.
Shaker will use technology and social media to spread the kindness.
Shaker and fellow organizers will be sending and out ideas for random acts over each of the next 30 days.
"We find that Facebook, Twitter and all these social media outlets, they play a huge part in reaching out to the younger generations," Sheza Khurshid said.
On the weekend, they were handing out flowers to strangers near Riverside Drive.
The carnation bouquets will come bundled with positive messages.
"We definitely just want to get out the word about what Ramadan is and what it means to Muslims, because it is definitely the happiest time of year for us and we love to spread that joy and that happiness throughout the community regardless of faith," Khurshid said.
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Love is not a feeling, it is an act of our will by which we wish good and not evil to another. We may have our personality conflicts and emotional preferences, but we must seek to do good to all people. God loves us even when we are committing sin. He expects us to love others even when they do us wrong.
For many of us, this is a lifelong struggle. It is a struggle to forgive as Christ forgives, to show mercy as God shows mercy, to wish well to another when others wishes ill to us. We have the power of God within us, since we have been begotten of God.
Practically speaking, love of neighbor is not always easy, but with God's grace it is possible. Love is man's first calling. The Lord calls us to give ourselves to bring true happiness to others.
As the Christmas season ends this coming Sunday, on the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, we should continue keeping the needs of others foremost in our lives. There is so much we can do to show God's love to others. Even as the decorations are kept and the memory of Christmas dims, we can still allow Jesus' light to shine within us by living the commandment of love for our brothers and sisters. This is what Jesus calls us to do. We must actively participate in the mission for which Jesus came.


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The BIG day in the Big Apple!
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Saturday morning I awoke with a startle! WTH happened??? Where was I??? Slowly, things began coming back...at least some things. Getting out of bed, I realized the alcohol was still in my system. But I felt pretty good, all things considered, and was ready for a new day. Jillian, Stephen, and I then went down to the hotel restaurant to get some kind of nourishment other than fermented grapes. After breakfast it was time to hit the city as tourists. Joy joined us after breakfast and we all decided to do the Duck tour in the duck-mobile. It was a nice way to see parts of manhattan as well as taking a boat ride on the Hudson River to see the city from a distance.
After our duck tour, Stephen (jaxsully) was waiting on us at an Italian restaurant by the David Letterman Late Show Studio.
As the 3JXPRESS was getting ready at the room, we decided to have some drinks...we bought a bottle of wine and 3 shots of Patron from the hotel bar. This would get us primed for the night ahead!!! In hindsight, maybe we didn't need any priming. J1 did two shots of Patron, I did one, and Joy and I had the bottle of wine! Yep, we were already feeling good! jaxsully and the 3JXPRESS took a cab to the Delancey and were greeted inside by the hosts, Natasha and Jeff.
There were several TBs I had already met from the night before, and several new ones, too. Nicole was one of the first TBs I talked with for the first time. Then I met Ruthie for the first time...for the second time! haha I also met for the first time Mario, Val, Mike, Lynette, Liz, Nancy, Rob, Heather, Helen, and Nicolas. Geez...I know I'm forgetting somebody. I am sure I will be coming back to update this list, too. It was an unbelievable time, mingling with all these TBs, refilling my wine glass every 5 minutes, and snapping pictures whenever I happened to think about it. At 8 o'clock the open bar closed (many of us rushed to the bar to get refills and a second drink for the trip down below) and then we all moved down stairs where the dancing ensued.
So, remember when I stated earlier that in hindsight we didn't need any priming?!?!?! WE DIDN'T!! By 10:30 in the evening the 3JXPRESS was catching a yellow back to the Flatotel. WAY TOO MUCH TO DRINK!!! LOL Enough said...end of story:) And so my lesson learned here, at least when you're meeting a large group, is go crazy one night but be somewhat reserved on the drinking the other night so you can be sane enough to meet people...and remember them! HAHA
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Ken Shamrock. Photo by Esther Lin/EliteXC.
Despite losing his last five fights and being unable to earn a victory in the last four years, Ken Shamrock believes that his upcoming fight against Kimbo Slice on October 4 is a chance to show a national television audience that he still has what it takes to be competitive in the world of mixed martial arts.
On a teleconference Thursday afternoon, Shamrock apologized for his recent losing streak, but promised that he plans to show the critics that he has learned from his defeats and has enough in the tank to knock off EliteXC's fastest-rising star.
"I'm gonna apologize, right here and now, for my last couple performances in MMA," Shamrock said. "I have my reasons but they are just excuses. I'll tell you this though - on October 4, I will shut everybody up and make amends for those fights by putting Kimbo's lights out."
"Everybody has the right to be saying the things they are saying right now. Can I get in the ring? Should I get in the ring? Do I deserve to be in the ring? The only person that can answer those questions is myself and I guarantee that I will give an answer against Kimbo. I guarantee that I'm going to answer that question and a put a period at the end of it."
Slice, who was relatively quiet throughout the course of the call, stated that he was honored to be fighting a legend such as Shamrock but didn't like his opponent's chances too much.
"I grew up watching Ken. He's a damn great fighter and he's a Hall of Famer," Slice said. "I'm honored that I'm getting to fight a guy like Ken. To beat him, that's bragging rights. I don't care if I lose any other fight. If I beat Ken's ass, I'm good."
"I just hope that Ken is training his ass off and that he's coming to fight, because I'm coming to win. The way me and my camp train, losing is not an option. So he's going to have to really be 'Superman' if he wants to beat me."
When comparing Shamrock's experience to the amount of fights that Slice has partaken in, one would think that Shamrock would easily run away with a victory. However fans and media alike have penciled Slice in as the favorite going into the anticipated matchup.
It's something that Shamrock has taken offense to, claiming that he realized that he's being served up to Slice as a "stepping stone" in this fight.
"This is exactly what this is," Shamrock said on the situation. "I'm taking this as an insult and I'm going to smash it back in their face."
Shamrock's anger grew once EliteXC Director of Fight Operations Jeremy Lappen went to give his take on things.
"It doesn't matter if it's serving it up or this and that," Shamrock said. "You know me better than anyone Jeremy… I will find something to piss me off and I'm going to use this."
An angry Shamrock doesn't seem to be anything that will affect Slice. According to him, things are going to stay exactly the way the are going into their showdown at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida next month.
"I never predict what's going to happen in a fight," Slice said. "All I'll say is that we're going to keep the streaks the way they are - I'm going to stay on mine streak and he's going to stay on his."
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Amasya is a city in the Central Karadeniz region of Turkey.
Get in
The Otogar is on the edge of city and has many major lines that come and go from Ankara and Istanbul all day long. Most of these lines will offer you a free service to the town square. There are also a few busses every day going every direction, to and from Izmir, Antalya, and Trabzon. To come and go from Samsun, the nearest city on the Black Sea coast, there are small Metro minibuses that leave several times a day.
Get around
Once you get a bus service or taxi to the town square, everything is within easy walking distance. If you are going on day trips to other villages in the region, you can find small privately-owned buses that come and go if you ask around.
For car rentals (if you're interested in a day trip to Hattusa, the Hittite capital, for example), there is a car rental/pet store very near the Train Station, and another near the bridge by Migros.
The major sights of the city include the whitewashed Ottoman houses lined by the river and the ancient Pontic rock tombs engraved on the side of the mountain overlooking the city.
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Juneau police, fire officials and state troopers reported:
Driving while Intoxicated:
• Timothy Joseph Henricksen, 24, was arrested for drunken driving and reckless endangerment at 9 p.m. near Basin Road. He was lodged at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
• A backpack was reported stolen from a Subaru at 8 a.m. Friday near Riverside Drive.
Underage drinking:
• A man, 19, was cited at 1 a.m. Saturday near Lawson Creek Road for underage drinking. He was taken home.
Vehicle accidents:
• At 11 a.m. Friday on Thane Road a Ford Explorer driven by a man, 49, hit ice and went off the road, striking a tree. Police did not provide a damage estimate.
Hit-and-run incidents:
• A 1994 Saab was reported struck by an unknown vehicle at 2 p.m. Friday near Ferry Way.
• A Chevy Lumina was reported struck by an unknown vehicle at 3 p.m. Friday near Glacier Highway.
• A blue denim purse was turned in to the police at 9:45 a.m. Friday from near Dudley Street.
• A gray Nokia cell phone was turned in to the police at 2 p.m. Friday from near Davis Avenue.
• A man, 34, was arrested at 2 p.m. Friday near South Franklin Street for criminal trespass. He was lodged at the state prison.
Alcohol-related calls: 2.
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Palm Centro – one device to rule them all
I am very soon to be a proud owner of the new Palm Centro smartphone, to replace (and combine) my existing standard flip-phone and my Palm TX.
I've considered before trying to "converge" all my various tech devices into one device. I had previously melded my previous PDA and my iPod into just the Palm TX, since it does a great job (for my uses) as a music and video player. I've always thought the Treo was too big for a phone, and didn't compare to the quite large screen of the TX, which is great for viewing videos in widescreen format. I have been using my TX daily at work to listen to several Podcasts a day, and to watch downloaded TV shows on it while I'm on the bike or treadmill at the gym (the only thing that's successfully convinced me to stay on a treadmill for 45 minutes).
As soon as I heard about the Centro, it intrigued me like no Treo ever had. It would allow me to combine my phone, PDA, and audio player into one device that is just barely larger than my current flip-phone. It will still work with my Bluetooth Stereo headphones, so I won't have to dodge earphone cords all day while listening to my podcasts.
The only real tradeoff will be having a much smaller screen, especially being used to the extra screen space the TX allows. I'll probably still use the TX for video watching at the gym, but otherwise, I'll happily have one less thing in my pockets.


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Sweet and sour feeling about Enchantment of the Seas
Enchantment of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas
Sail Date: May 16, 2016
Ship: Enchantment of the Seas
Cabin Type: Suite
Cabin Number: 8052
Traveled As: Family (older children)
Reviewed: 1 year ago
Review Summary
Cabin - we booked a Royal Family Suite. It was huge and comfortable, but there is a strong, sour odor in both of the bathrooms. And the main bathroom flooded on the third night.
Food - Chop Grille is not worth the money. $35 per person already and you still have to pay extra for the lobster etc. And the woman at the front desk made us waited outside for 15 minutes even though we already made a reservation.
Entertainment - satisfying. They do not have a huge dance crew though, the perforfance is really good.
Service - the stateroom attendant service exceeded our expectation. He reacted very fast and was very friendly, folded animals with bathroom towels. I gave him extra tips. The waiter in the main dining room also did a good job.
Shore Excursions - They do not provide bags for the towels and everything like Celebrity so prepare yourself with one.
Overall it is a average rating for the Enchantment of the Seas.
Ship Experiences
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Cabin / Stateroom
Before I booked it, I read about the review from others complaining about the odor of the bathroom and the flood they had. "How bad could it be" I thought. Besides there was only one Suite cabin left so I had no choice but to book it.
On the first day when we first entered the cabin we wowed because the suite was HUGE, comfortable and beautiful. The review wrote on 2014 is still true, there was a sour odor in the bathroom but we thought it was okay.
HOWEVER! On the third night, there was a sudden tilt of the ship and when we returned to our cabin, ugh! The main bathroom was totally flooded with dirty, black, sour smell water and so is the main bedroom. I reported to our stateroom service and the attendant guy reacted immediately. He shampooed the carpet of the bedroom and made us a sofa bed in the living room so that my mom could sleep there to avoid the smell. None of the other staterooms had this problem. The supervisor came, apologized and offered us a 40% discount on our next cruise. But I refused because "next cruise" means we have to sail with Royal Caribbean again and I think it is fair to solve the problem on the current cruise. At last the supervisor agreed to give us a partial refund.
Great staff, great service, but if you have a choice (which I haven't), do not book 8052!
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Do not miss "The Quest" Game Show.
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ATHENS, Ohio (March 15, 2006) -- Most Americans believe the federal government operates with "too much secrecy" these days.
People also say they are curious and want to know what their local, state and national governments are up to. They overwhelmingly believe that public access to official records is critical to good government.
First Amendment advocates hailed the findings of an Ohio University- Scripps Howard News Service survey of 1,007 adult residents of the United States conducted at the request of the American Society of Newspaper Editors as part of its observance of National Sunshine Week this week. The poll was conducted by the Scripps Survey Research Center at Ohio University.
"This is about the only good news I've had all week," said Lucy Dalglish, executive director of the Arlington, Va.,-based Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press. "Clearly, people are starting to understand that information is being taken away from them."
The survey found that 58 percent of the people in the poll believe the national government has "too much secrecy." Forty-five percent were as critical of the level of secrecy in their state and local governments.
"People clearly think that their federal government is more secretive than state or local governments. And they are probably right," Dalglish said. "It has becoming more difficult to get information out of the federal government."
Andy Alexander, chairman of the newspaper editors' Freedom of Information Committee, said the survey confirms that people believe their national government is excessively secretive.
"We commissioned the survey so that we could show, scientifically, what we know anecdotally - citizens want the federal government to be more open and transparent," said Alexander, Washington bureau chief of Cox Newspapers.
The poll found widespread interest in governmental actions during a time of the international war against terrorism, intense political divisions within the U.S., and a widespread concern that the nation is not on the right track.
Thirty-eight percent said they are "very interested" in the "actions and activities" of state and local government while 52 percent expressed similar interest in the federal government.
"Americans are intensely interested in what goes on at all levels of government," Alexander said. "Public officials should take note of that. Citizens want to know more about their government, and they clearly do not want more secrecy."
ASNE is spearheading Sunshine Week in which a variety of news organizations and civic groups seek to raise public awareness of the importance of open government.
The survey asked: "Do you believe that public access to government records is critical to the functioning of good government or do you believe that it plays only a minor role?" Sixty-two percent said records access is critical, 25 percent said it has a minor role, and 13 percent were undecided or gave other responses.
Respondents in the poll were also asked to rate whether various governments are "open and transparent" or "closed and secretive." Only 10 percent thought state and local governments tend to be "very secretive" and 30 percent said these governments can be "somewhat secretive." Overall, 55 percent said they think these governments are open to public scrutiny.
But the federal government is regarded with greater suspicion. Only 33 percent said Uncle Sam is "very open" or "somewhat open," while 40 percent said it is "somewhat secretive" and 22 percent said it is "very secretive." In both questions, 5 percent were undecided.
There is almost no opposition to so-called "sunshine" or "freedom-of-information" laws that guarantee public access to government records, official meetings and court records. Only about one person in 20 complained that these laws provide "too much access."
The poll found that Americans are divided when asked to select the legal standard to determine when information should be released.
Forty-six percent agreed with the statement: "Government records should be considered public and information should be withheld only if a government agency can show that release of the information would do harm.
But 42 percent agreed with the statement: "It is the responsibility of the government to protect the information it holds and records should be made public only if the citizen can make a sound legal case for its release." Twelve percent were undecided.
People who depend upon newspapers rather than television or other sources to tell them about government activities tend to be more insistent that records be made public and to be more critical of government secrecy. Sixty-two percent of people who rely on newspapers said they believe the federal government is too secretive.
The poll also found that Americans rarely interact with their government and infrequently seek records. Thirty-seven percent have attended a meeting or hearing of their local government, but only 15 percent have attended a state hearing or meeting and only 8 percent have gone to a federal hearing or meeting. Twelve percent have sought records from City Hall or other local agencies, while 8 percent have asked for state records and 6 percent has sought federal records.
The survey was conducted nationwide by telephone from Feb. 19 to March 3 at Ohio University under a grant from the Scripps Howard Foundation. It has a margin of error of 4 percentage points.
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More ideas to keep your wedding budget in check...
8 months to go
• Make your invitations, place cards, menus and order-of-service sheets yourself: your guests will love the personal touch.
• Be consistent: Opt for the same design across all stationery.
• Ask what's necessary: Limit order-of-service sheets to one for every two guests, while a few menus per table will suffice.
• Proofread before printing: Check it carefully to avoid costly mistakes.
• Use postcard RSVPs: You won't need an envelope and they'll be cheaper to post.
• Get high-tech: Create a wedding website and include the link on your invitations; refer guests to it for directions, maps and other useful information.
• Look for practical solutions: 'Place name cards wrapped around a napkin look decorative and serve a purpose too,' says Carol Richardson at Confetti.


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After receiving a new debit card the other day, I had to go through the process of updating my card information for the different services I use. Many of them being performed on mobile apps, I figured I would take the opportunity to see what the different experiences were like adding in card information on different applications.
It's a no brainer that security should be the most important piece for any application that will hold personal information, especially banking credentials. Another important concept with any application is ease of use, including adding in a card. Here are some of the takeaways I got from going through the process of updating my payment info:
There needs to be an option to update the information on the mobile app
This seems like a no brainer, but I was surprised to find there was no way of updating my payment info on Spotfiy's mobile app. Then when I went onto Spotify's application on my laptop, again, there was no option for updating the information. I had to go onto their Web Player version and then go into my account from there. If a company has a mobile app and there is payment involved, there needs to be a way to update the information from my mobile device. The masses are using mobile more (especially millennials) and it's inconvenient and annoying when they are required to leave their phones to pull out their laptops just to update.


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The English Assassin (Gabriel Allon #2) (Mass Market Paperbound)
Berkley Books, 9780451208187, 464pp.
Publication Date: February 25, 2003
An Israeli spy by trade and art restorer by preference, Gabriel Allon arrives in Zurich to restore the work of an Old Master for a millionaire banker--and finds himself standing in blood and framed for the man's murder. While trying to clear his name, Allon is swept into a spiraling chain of events involving Nazi art theft, a decades-old suicide, and a dark and bloody trail of killings--some of them his own. The spy world Allon thought he had left behind has come back to haunt him. And he will have to fight for his life--against an assassin he himself helped train.
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Praise For The English Assassin (Gabriel Allon #2)…
"Abundant action."—The Washington Post
"A cloak-and-dagger tale [that] moves at a brisk clip, with clean, lucid exposition and characters who are thoughtfully drawn."—The New York Times
"The plot is rich, multilayered and compelling with issues as timely as the daily headlines and problems as old as humankind…Silva maintains tension and suspense."—The Denver Post
"Enthralling…a thriller that entertains as well as enlightens."—The Orlando Sentinel
"Smooth and compelling."—Detroit Free Press
"Silva's sophisticated treatment, polished prose, an edgy mood, and convincing research give his plot a crisp, almost urgent quality."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Silva knows how to plot…[he] will draw you in—and you'll learn something at the same time."—Rocky Mountain News
"Thrilling…a good, cinematic story."—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"In the style of authors like Frederick Forsyth and Ken Follett, this is a book that opens with a scene that grabs your attention and never lets go…highly imaginative fiction set against a nonfiction background…you will want to read this one straight through once you've started."—New York Law Journal
"Cleverly crafted…engrossing…an intelligent thriller of the old school and one that will satisfy Silva's fans and earn him many new ones."—Chattanooga Times/Chattanooga News-Free Press
"Silva, who writes with the atmospheric grace and whiplash tension of le Carré, brings something special to the spy thriller: a multifaceted, believable hero whose sideline, spying, is only as intriguing as his regular job, restoring Old Masters….[Allon's] investigation leads to the English assassin, a rogue terrorist whose casual killings (his send-off gift to his lovers is explosives in their luggage) are breathtakingly orchestrated. Silva makes a stunning contribution to the spy thriller."—Booklist (starred review)
"The spy novel is alive and well and Daniel Silva among those who are nursing it back to life…The fast-paced plot and multiple twists—not to mention multiple villains and semi-villains—are the backbone of Silva's tales. Those of us who have doted on the spy novel for decade have a new light to watch."—Sunday Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)
"[A] spine-tingling plot…Fueled by intense, fast, and unrelenting action, Silva's latest follows spies, sellers, lovers, and historians to a chilling climax."—Library Journal
"A page-turner from start to finish. While his body count rivals that of early Ludlum, Silva is a more polished storyteller…he's got the 'legs' to last a long time."—BookBrowser
"Enticingly juggles parallel plots involving art fraud, secret Swiss banking and the surprisingly cutthroat world of classical concert performance."—The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC)
"Silva writes superbly suspenseful thrillers, and he makes excellent use of today's headlines."—American Libraries


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For those of you who don't know who Lily Collins is I'll try to refresh your memory with some key facts. She is the daughter of musician Phil Collins, she once dated my boo Taylor Lautner from "Twilight", she is starring in "the other Snow White movie" "Mirror, Mirror", set to hit theaters soon, she has those beautiful thick eyebrows and she's f*cking goregous! All caught up? Good!
Now a little feature of Lily Collins, let's give her a nickname, "Lils", was in the March 2012 Elle issue and she looked great. I don't even really remember what the feature was really about but I DO remember this breathtaking Dolce & Gabbana jeweled dress she wore! I want to be buried in that dress it's so damn hot and sexy! When I first saw it I couldn't help but stare at it for a few minutes and Lily looks so great in it!
I love my Krissy but Lils is about to be a close second to her. Don't you just adore that dress?!


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Birdman & Mack Maine ft. Kendrick Lamar & Ace Hood – B Boyz
Birdman & Mack Maine just released their new mixtape Billionaire Minds. Here is cut from the project featuring Kendrick Lamar & Ace Hood. Get the full tape here.
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Produced by The Olympicks.
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Ecocentric Mom Subscription Box Review – April 2016
Ecocentric Mom is a monthly subscription box for moms and moms-to-be. They currently offer a Pregnancy box, Mom & Baby box, and Mom box. They aim to only send products that are pure, healthy, useful, and fun. This is a review of the Mom & Baby box.
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Each box comes with an info card discussing the theme for the month and the items included.
Moondani Natural Breath Mist – sample
I really like this! It's a little spray (sample size) of a natural breath freshening mist made from herbs that naturally freshen breath like cardamom, ginger, and fennel. Strong (like you'd expect, but tastes great).
Crispy Green Crispy Fruit, mango – .36 oz, value: $1.25
I don't personally care for mango, so I gave this pack of freeze-dried mango to my sister in law to try. She liked it and said it was a good snack.
Here's a close up of the breath mist.
Zabana Essentials Glow Stick in Bare Beauty – .63, value: $9.95
I think this may be my favorite discovery in the box! This is basically an illuminating balm stick. It's a sheer/clear color with shimmer that you can use to highlight your face, body, or use as a lip balm!
MooGoo Mudder Udder Balm – .21 oz, value: $1
This is a lanolin-free nipple balm. I actually love that it's a trial size – not only is that easier to toss in the diaper bag but I've found that I haven't actually needed to use nipple balm much. This stuff is made with ingredients that are better for baby while still great at taking care of mom.
MooGoo Nappy Balm – .21 oz, value: $1
This is a diaper cream – I love that it's made with really good ingredients for baby. So far I think it works quite well. I'm glad to have found this, too.
Here's a better look at the glow stick. I know it's hard to see on the right, but I swiped this along my arm. It's a very subtle sheen which makes it really ease to swipe on and go and blend the tiniest bit with your fingers. This is easy to use even without a mirror. I also like it as a lip balm, though it's quite large for a lip balm.
It also smells super fruity and fantastic, so I love that.
Captain Blankenship Mermaid Dry Shampoo – value: $6
I love dry shampoo! I've also been hoping to find one I like that isn't aerosol. I'm still getting the hang of applying this, but I like it so far. Seems to work well.
Green Gaia Essentials Organic Sleepy Time Foot Rub – 1 oz, value: $15
This is another product I'm loving since getting my box. This foot rub has organic ingredients like coconut oil, chamomile, lavender oil, beeswax, and valerian root to help you relax naturally and fall asleep. Plus, you can use it on your baby!
Billy Goat Baby Gear Baby Bandana Bib – value: $4.75
These "bibdanas" are made with organic cotton and are really soft and absorbent. These are really cute on babies and also a total life saver when it comes to drooling and teething!
Child's Play Pocket Pals Books in Bunny and Puppy – value: $1.99 each, $4 total
These tiny books are cute. Right now my son enjoys chewing on them more than flipping the pages, but they're easy to toss in a bag!
Here's a look at the inside of the little books.
And here's what the bib looks like laid out. It connects in the back with snaps and has 2 different places to snap it so it's adjustable.
Verdict: This Ecocentric Mom box has a total value of ~$45. I'm happy with that for sure, especially because I found a couple really great new products that I love. My favorites are the breath freshener, glow stick, and sleepy time foot rub. I also appreciate being able to trust the ingredients will be green/organic/healthy with anything I discover through Ecocentric Mom.
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—Five cold-case homicides are under investigation in Grand Junction.
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports (http://tinyurl.com/qgyqgzl) the deaths occurred over the past half century, including the unsolved 1964 murder of Patty Haywood.
Aside from Haywood's death, the department has reopened the 1975 death of Deborah Tomlinson, the 1979 homicide of Clyde Peterman and the deaths of Gerald Burns and David Lavender in 1986 and 1987.
Grand Junction Police Department spokeswoman Kate Porras said Tuesday there is no indication the cases are related.
Information from: The Daily Sentinel, http://www.gjsentinel.com


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Because we want as many people as possible to benefit from our work, we intend to release a new version of Windows Management Framework (WMF), namely a version 4.0. To reach this end, we are also providing a Preview for Windows Management Framework 4.0.
Windows Management Framework 4.0 Preview contains updated functionality available for installation on Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1, and Windows Server 2012. WMF 4.0 Preview contains updated version of the following features:
- Windows PowerShell
- Windows PowerShell ISE
- Windows PowerShell Web Services (Management OData IIS Extension)
- Windows Remote Management (WinRM)
- Windows Management Infrastructure (WMI)
All the information on this Preview release is in the article, "Windows Management Framework 4.0 Preview Now Available". Be sure and read the article closely. It has workarounds, gotchas, and prerequisites you need to consider for testing this release of WMF. Go get the download on the Microsoft Download Center.
Previews for Windows Server 2012 R2 and other products in this wave of products can be downloaded at the Microsoft Evaluation Center.
Written by Keith Combs, Microsoft Server and Tools Marketing.


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Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) April 05, 2014
Whether you're an attendee looking for new products or an exhibitor or inventor who wants to show off your own new products or submit them for review and feedback, you'll have plenty of opportunities to do just that at The National Hardware Show®, which will be held May 6-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).
New products create excitement and keep the industry moving forward. They're also one of the biggest reasons attendees come to the National Hardware Show—to see hundreds of new products, all under one roof.
"I go to the National Hardware Show to see new products and get fresh merchandising ideas for our stores," says T.J. Comstock, owner of Northwest Hardware in Billings, Mont. "I like to look for new items and items I think will be the next big trends for consumers."
Finding "The Next Big Thing"
This year, show organizers have made it easier than ever to explore new products. InventionHome, an invention and product marketing company, will be working with DAP, TTI and Lefttime Brands to host "pitch tanks" for inventors and entrepreneurs at the show. InventionHome will also sponsor Inventor's Spotlight, an area where attendees can see the potential "next big thing"—whether it be a product or service—in the home improvement industry.
Want to be a part of the action? DAP is currently seeking products in the following categories:
- Residential Caulks and Sealants,
- Foam Sealants, Caulks & Sealants Applicators & Tools,
- Residential Patch & Repair Products and Accessories, Construction Adhesives,
- Household Adhesives,
- Window, Door & Siding Installation Products,
- Residential Painting Accessories,
- Lawn and Garden Products,
- Related Packaging Innovations
- And other innovative products inventors think fit the DAP brand.
Any inventors who want to submit an idea to the DAP pitch tank can visit http://www.submitmyinvention.com/submit/DAP_hardware for more information on how to do so. Warren Tuttle, president of United Inventors Association, will entertain pitches for the TTI and Lifetime Brands pitch tanks.
Inventors and entrepreneurs can submit their ideas to the website listed above, and some will be selected to pitch directly to a selected group of DAP's staff, which will be involved with the judging.
"There have been several instances where we've engaged with inventors and entrepreneurs at the National Hardware Show and then worked with them to bring products to the market," says Heather Sarkissian, corporate innovation manager for DAP. "We know we have a great brand, and it's all about bringing great ideas to DIYers and pros. Sometimes those great ideas come from outside our walls, and that's a good thing. DAP is always interested in new product innovation, and we're big proponents of looking outside our doors to find entrepreneurs with the latest and greatest products."
Toolbox Challenge
Canadian Tire will also be offering a Toolbox Challenge, an event where it will search for the most innovative products and ideas at this year's show. Canadian Tire has sought out submissions in the following categories: Heavy Mechanic Tools, Mechanic Hand Tools, Portable Power Tools, Tool Accessories, Tool Storage, Carpentry Tools, Stationary Tools, General Hardware, Electrical, Plumbing, Paint, Stain & Accessories and Surface Prep & Repair.
Successful candidates who submitted their products have the chance for those products to be selected as part of a Canadian Tire executive panel presentation and the opportunity to sell products through its chain of stores. Canadian Tire has more than 490 stores and revenue of more than $11.4 billion, so, needless to say, it's the chance of a lifetime.
"As Canada's Hardware Store, Canadian Tire is always looking for the latest and most innovative products to add to our product offering," said Michael Robert, business development manager, fixing division. "Not only does the Tool Box Challenge provide us with a unique format to view some of the most-cutting edge products from the world of hardware and paint, but the 'pitch to panel' structure encourages creativity and brings with it inspiring demonstrations that bring products to life. We can't wait to see what participants bring to the table this year."
The DIY Network
The DIY Network will also be shooting an episode of its hit show, "I Want That," at the National Hardware Show. "I Want That" features the latest and greatest in hardware products, and during its coverage at the show, it will showcase the most innovative products to hit the market.
"The National Hardware Show offers us a great opportunity—it's where we can both meet with our existing clients as well as reach out to new clients, all in one place," says Andrew Eisner, director of custom programming sales with the DIY Network.
The DIY Network will also be sponsoring the New Product World, where attendees can see even more new products and trends to join the home improvement industry. Scott Brun, vice president of programming, alternative platforms, for the DIY Network will be judging all products in the New Product World.
"The new products I see at this show are truly remarkable," says Brun. "The innovative tools and systems on display within the New Product World are exactly what we at DIY Network look to offer our viewers in everything we produce."
To learn more, or to register for the show, visit http://www.nationalhardwareshow.com.
About the National Hardware Show
The National Hardware Show celebrates a rich history spanning 69 years of serving the home improvement marketplace. From its early beginnings in New York during the post-World War II housing boom and eventual move to Chicago in the 1970s, to today's current location in Las Vegas, the National Hardware Show continually evolves through the industry's involvement, commitment and passion to improving America's quality of life through their homes. Today, the National Hardware Show is the place for global manufacturers, associations, organizations and the media to unveil their new products, ideas and insight to a broad spectrum of home improvement resellers. For more information on the National Hardware Show, visit http://www.nationalhardwareshow.com.


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Winning the teams' title, great - but the aim is the drivers' crown! Thanks to a very good weekend at Silverstone in terms of points, plus a victory for Jean-Eric Vergne on Saturday and a double podium finish on Sunday, Tech 1 Racing needs only...
Winning the teams' title, great - but the aim is the drivers' crown!
Thanks to a very good weekend at Silverstone in terms of points, plus a victory for Jean-Eric Vergne on Saturday and a double podium finish on Sunday, Tech 1 Racing needs only 1 point to win the teams' title in the 2010 Formula Renault 3.5 Series. The outcome of the battle for the drivers' crown is on a knife edge. Before the final in Barcelona, Daniel Ricciardo is only 3 points behind the championship leader. The Australian has to win the last two rounds to be sure of bagging the title.
125,000 spectators turned up at Silverstone last weekend and what they saw in the World Series by Renault races more than met their expectations. Since 2009, the mythic British circuit has undergone a revamp but its high-speed philosophy remains intact.
Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne, set the second and twelfth-quickest times in the free test sessions, as they calmly fine-tuned their setups. On Saturday, the two Red Bull Junior Team drivers in the light aero setup confirmed their promising performances by setting the third and fourth fastest times in qualifying with Ricciardo just in front of Vergne.
So it was all looking very promising for the first race of the weekend until it all went wrong at the start. Ricciardo was about to go into the lead when he was punted off by Jon Lancaster. Vergne took advantage of this to take second place where he finished after driving a perfect race at very high speed. He was then awarded victory when Esteban Guerrieri was disqualified.
The team spent the whole night rebuilding Ricciardo's car and their reward came on Sunday morning when the Australian set pole position for the second race. Vergne completed the French squad's joy with third place. Ricciardo led for the whole race and had opened up a gap after the tyre change. But he was unable to fend of Guerrieri and saw the flag in second place. Vergne rounded off his excellent weekend with third spot.
"To say that we had mixed feelings after the first race would be a bit of an understatement," analysed Simon Abadie, the Tech 1 Racing team manager. "We're delighted with Jean-Eric's first victory in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series even if it's due to a disqualification. It's a win, and he's learning very quickly. Today, he's as fast as the best drivers in the championship. We're very pleased with his results.
"On the other hand, Daniel was punted off the track by Jon Lancaster. It meant no points and an all-nighter for the mechanics. By setting pole Daniel thanked them in the best possible fashion. He looked like he was going to win on Sunday until he fell asleep at the end of the race! He let Esteban Guerrieri catch him and overtake him in the second-last lap. He was a bit too nice, and now he realises it. But in terms of points he's now only three behind Mikhail Aleshin. He holds his fate in his hands. If he wins both races on the Barcelona circuit, he won't have to do any calculating - he'll be champion.
"Jean-Eric Vergne has every reason to be satisfied with his weekend with a victory and a podium. On Sunday, he wasn't able to match the pace of the first two, which shows that he still has a lot of room for improvement. His two results and Daniel's second place have given us the teams' title - well almost. We still lack a point so we've got 99.9% chances of winning it for the third time. Three titles in five years in the Series means a lot. But for us this year, the main aim is to win the drivers' championship. It's important for Tech 1 Racing, for Daniel Ricciardo and also for the Red Bull Junior Team. We're going to do everything in our power to finish the job in Barcelona."
Rendezvous on 9th and 10th October for the last two races of the season. Two crucial rounds in which Daniel Ricciardo and Tech 1 Racing will have to surpass themselves.
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|Reference : The boundary layer of the residence time field
|Scientific journals : Article
|Physical, chemical, mathematical & earth Sciences : Earth sciences & physical geography
|The boundary layer of the residence time field
|Delhez, Eric [Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Mathématiques générales >]
|Deleersnijder, Eric [Université Catholique de Louvain-La-Neuve > Unité ASTR]
|Ocean Dynamics
|Springer Science & Business Media B.V.
|Yes (verified by ORBi)
|[en] advection-diffusion ; diagnostic ; adjoint modelling ; boundary layer ; residence time
|[en] The residence time of a tracer in a control domain is usually computed by releasing tracer parcels and registering the time when each of these tracer parcels cross the boundary of the control domain. In this Lagrangian procedure, the particles are discarded or omitted as soon as they leave the control domain. In a Eulerian approach, the same approach can be implemented by integrating forward in time the advection-diffusion equation for a tracer. So far, the conditions to be applied at the boundary of the control domain were uncertain. We show here that it is necessary to prescribe that the tracer concentration vanishes at the boundary of the control domain to ensure the compatibility between the Lagrangian and Eulerian approaches. When we use the Constituent oriented Age and Residence time Theory (CART), this amounts to solving the differential equation for the residence time with boundary conditions forcing the residence time to vanish at the open boundaries of the control domain. Such boundary conditions are likely to induce the development of boundary layers (at outflow boundaries for the tracer concentration and at inflow boundaries for the residence time). The thickness of these boundary layers is of the order of the ratio of the diffusivity to the velocity. They can however be partly smoothed by tidal and other oscillating flows.
|Centre Interfacultaire de Recherches en Océanologie - MARE
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