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13 Who in your community is understanding and wise? Let his example, which is marked by wisdom and gentleness, blaze a trail for others. 14 If your heart is one that bleeds dark streams of jealousy and selfishness, do not be so proud that you ignore your depraved state. 15 The wisdom of this world should never be mistaken for heavenly wisdom; it originates below in the earthly realms, with the demons. 16 Any place where you find jealousy and selfish ambition, you will discover chaos and evil thriving under its rule. 17 Heavenly wisdom centers on purity, peace, gentleness, deference, mercy, and other good fruits untainted by hypocrisy. 18 The seed that flowers into righteousness will always be planted in peace by those who embrace peace.
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text: NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The seven companies I am profiling today were taken to the woodshed for various reasons as the Dow Industrial Average attempts to achieve a new all-time closing high above its Oct. 9, 2007 all-time closing high at 14,164.53, and its intraday all-time high at 14,198.10.Meanwhile, Apple ( AAPL - Get Report), which has been taken to the woodshed several times since September's all-time high at $705.07. Apple bottomed at $435.00 on Jan. 25 and emerged from behind the woodshed to a high of $484.94 on Feb. 11, filling the gap to the Jan.15 low at $483.38. Many market technicians say that when a stock experiences a price gap up or down that those gaps are almost always filled once a stock tops, or sets a tradable bottom. Apple ($467.90) still has a buy rating, is 19.4% undervalued with a trailing 12 months price-to-earnings ratio at 10.7. The weekly chart profile remains extremely oversold with the five-week modified moving average at $489.81. My annual value level remains $421.05 with a semiannual pivot at $470.21, which was tested again on Tuesday, and annual risky level at $510.64. At www.ValuEngine.com we show that 63.9% of all stocks are overvalued versus the 65.0% valuation warning threshold. Eleven of 16 sectors are overvalued by double-digit percentages including four of the five sectors represented in the stocks profiled today; computer and technology is overvalued by 14.0%, construction is overvalued by 23.8%, consumer discretionary by 9.5%, medical by 14.1%, and retail-wholesale by 11.5%.

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On July 31, 2013, Jason Geffner of CrowdStrike discussed a new tool called "Tortilla" that allows incident responders and computer security researchers to hide behind the Tor network as they poke and prod malicious software infrastructure. Were I there, I would have asked Jason this question: What things should I not do while using Tortilla, and why shouldn't I do them? I know Jason and respect his technical skills, but if he and CrowdStrike don't have a good answer, that will say a lot about our field's collective ability to reason about actions along the Active Response Continuum. [D. Dittrich and K. E. Himma. Active Response to Computer Intrusions. Chapter 182 in Vol. III, Handbook of Information Security, 2005. http://ssrn.com/abstract=790585.] Read more »
On March 4, 2013, a contest was held at the Nullcon conference in Goa, India, to see who could take over a botnet. The Times of India reported that the prize money was provided by an Indian government official and was awarded to the Garage4Hackers team. The co-founder of the Nullcon conference, Antriksh Shah, said "At Nullcon Goa 2013, for the first time in the world the government has come forward and announced a bounty prize of Rs 35,000 to whoever provides critical information on the command and control servers of a malware recently found in one of the government installations in India," and then tweeted, "Dawn of new infosec era. Govt of India announced (and actually paid) first ever bounty (Rs. 35 k) at nullcon to take down a c&c." When asked whether this was a live botnet, or a simulated botnet held within a safe and isolated virtual network where no harm could result, Nullcon tweeted, "it was a live campaign up since a couple of yrs and the malware was found in a gov. Infra." Read more »
For the last few years, I have been participating in a Department of Homeland Security sponsored effort to develop principles and applications for the evaluation of information and communication technology (ICT) research. If you are not familiar with the Menlo Report, you can find a description in Michael Bailey, David Dittrich, Erin Kenneally, and Douglas Maughan. The Menlo Report. Security & Privacy, IEEE, 10(2):71–75, March/April 2012.
I and two of my Menlo colleagues -- Wendy Vischer and Erin Kenneally -- recently taught a didactic course at the PRIM&R Advancing Ethical Research conference in San Diego. (PRIM&R is the conference for Institutional Review Board, or IRB, professionals, with the annual AER conference having thousands of attendees). Our course primarily described the Menlo Report process to date, but we concluded with a mock IRB committee review of a fictional proposed research project in which researchers develop countermeasures to malicious botnets in social network platforms like Facebook using a combination of deception to build a social network of over 1 million users and to then use "good bots" that infiltrate the "bad bots". Read more »
This is a response to a CSO Online blog post by Jeff Bardin ("Caution: Not Executing Offensive Actions Against Our Adversaries is High Risk," November 2012.), which is a rebuttal to a blog post by Jody Westby on Forbes online ("Caution: Active Response to Cyber Attacks Has High Risk.") Mr. Bardin is obviously playing on words in the title and I seriously doubt he believes that it is higher risk to not take aggressive actions than is to do so. His post does not contain a reasoned proposal for how to change or work within existing legal and ethical norms to allow aggressive actions directed at computer network attackers. It is instead a strident endorsement of a vaguely defined "new approach" of counter-attack using simplistic arguments based on emotion and a desire for retribution (an unethical position to take), lacking sufficient discussion of appropriate "rules of engagement," principle-based ethical justifications of any type beyond basic "right of self-defense" arguments, and including no oversight mechanisms to minimize the potential for abuse or collateral damage. This response is quite long, including not only Mr. Bardin's own words for context but also many references to materials apropos to the topic that Mr. Bardin does not provide in his post.
Mr. Bardin's blog post illustrates some of the problems with discussion of this topic that I have seen over and over since the first workshops I attended or lead on this topic in Seattle's Agora security group from 2001 to 2004. I have been studying and discussing these issues for over a decade and have seen the same simplistic arguments repeated in nearly every discussion. Useful analogies in this realm are really hard to find and almost always fail. Part of the problem stems from non-technical people trying to discuss extremely technical and complex issues of computer network attack and defense, combined with rushing to simple "self defense" analogies and appeals to emotion, suggesting we have to do something, anything, to get satisfaction. Frequently left out is any meaningful discussion of ethics, "rules of engagement," responsibility, or accountability.
If my response here comes across as vehement opposition, it is not intended that way. If anything, it shares Mr. Bardin's frustration that we have gotten to the point where intrusions are so widespread and pervasive, but we differ in explaining why and in proposing a viable path forward. Read more »
On March 31, 2012, the Honeynet Project published a draft Code of Conduct and a statement about Ethics in Computer Security Research: Kelihos.B/Hlux.B botnet takedown.
The initial draft of the Code of Conduct was drawn from concepts described in the The Menlo Report: Ethical Principles Guiding Information and Communication Technology Research that was published in the United States Federal Register on December 28, 2011 for public comment. The Code of Conduct was refined through discussion within the Legal and Ethics Committee and volunteer Honeynet Project members to help make it workable within the structure of the Honeynet Project membership for evaluating the ethics of future research activities.
The following FAQ reflects how the Menlo Report principles and proposed Honeynet Project Code of Conduct can be used to analyze and explain an action like the Kelihos/Hlux sinkholing operation. Read more »
Earlier, we posted about our operation on the Kelihos.B/Hlux.B botnet takedown that was conducted with by security experts from Dell SecureWorks, CrowdStrike, Kaspersky, and the Honeynet Project. On initial view, the operation seems very clear cut: the bad guys are running a botnet that is doing havoc on the Internet; on the other side, are the good guys that have found a way to disable the botnet.
The situation is much more nuanced. The Honeynet Project has been conducting security research for over a decade now and since our early days, we made it a priority to balance benefit and risks in our research. You can trace this back to when the Honeynet Project first defined "data control" as one of the requirements for honeynet/honeypot deployments. The purpose of data control was to minimize potential harm to others resulting from honeypots, which by their nature are vulnerable systems we expect to be compromised and used by malicious actors.
We do what we do because people with malicious and criminal intent are compromising and abusing millions of computers around the globe. These people do not act in ways that are moral, ethical, or legal. But in trying to counter them, we cannot allow ourselves to similarly disregard our moral, ethical, or legal obligations. If we do, we become no different than them.
We believe that pushing the boundaries in the computer security field and engaging in cutting edge research brings with it a responsibility to act in an ethical manner. Risks may emerge from botnet takedowns and the Kelihos botnet takedown operation is no different. What are the benefits? What are the risks? How do they balance each other? Do our actions jeopardize legal investigations? These are all questions that need to be considered and the outcome will determine how to proceed. In the situation of the Kelihos botnet, the determination was to proceed with the botnet takedown (see below for a detailed assessment.) In other situations, the determination and plan of action may be different. In the instance of Zeus, for instance, legal action may be necessary.
The Honeynet Project is committed to conducting research in a model, ethical, and legal way. Weighing risk/benefits – an important aspect to conduct research in such a way - is what every researcher implicitly does. However, the risk of not considering all aspects of the research exists. As a result, the Honeynet Project, under the leadership of our Chief Ethics and Legal Officer Dave Dittrich, has developed a code of conduct that guides researchers through the process in a systematic manner.
Today, we are publishing a draft of this code of conduct. We hope you find the code of conduct useful and are looking forward to your thoughts and comments.
On Sunday, March 25, Microsoft announced that for the fourth time, they had gone to a federal court and successfully obtained an ex parte temporary restraining order (TRO) to seize domain names from botnet operators. For the second time, the court has also ordered U.S. Marshals to accompany Microsoft and others to serve search warrants and seize evidence that can be used in future civil or criminal actions. Read more »


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Last week, I received this message from Sharon via my Facebook page:
I read with interest some your prior blog posts on modesty and the modesty/purity movement. [See "Elizabeth Smart and Purity Culture" and "Modesty: I Don't Think It Means What You Think It Means."] As a reproductive biologist, and mother to a daughter, I thoroughly agreed that much of what we do or have said about these issues can harm girls and women and destroy healthy sexual relationships. At the same time, I want to empower my daughter not to engage in reckless sexual activity and to dress modestly, not because she's bad or ruined if she chooses otherwise, but because I want her to value herself, rather than making the appearance of her body the core of her value. How would you say that we, as Christians and parents can go about teaching modesty without it becoming about hem lines, guilt and worthlessness?
Sharon's question reminded me of a conversation I had with another mom at a women's retreat not long ago. She asked me a very similar question about how to teach her daughter about modesty, sex, and self-respect when, as she put it, "I can't just tell her 'the Bible says so' anymore; there's more to it than that." We ended up talking for a while, trying to work out the answer together, because the truth is, we've been immersed in these narratives for so long that it's hard to know how to change them.
I'm not a mom, so I've yet to have to work all this out in the context of parenthood, and I confess I do feel like some folks, in their reaction to purity/modesty culture, perhaps swing in the opposite direction and defy common sense by suggesting it's wrong for a parent to have misgivings when their daughter picks the "Sexy Alice-in-Wonderland" costume for Halloween.
So since I feel a little out of my depth tackling this one by myself, I'm going to leave my response in a comment and then open Sharon's question up for discussion. If you have thoughts or experience with this, please leave a comment, and I'll pick some of the best, most helpful ones to feature in a separate post.
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The Real Property Service Department was created by the Assessment Improvement Act of 1971, mandated by the State of New York. The Cattaraugus County Office of Real Property was started in June of 1972 and is currently staffed by seven people including the director. Real Property Tax Service produces tax bills for towns, villages, cities, and school districts. There are 32 towns, 9 villages, 2 cities and 17 school districts in Cattaraugus County, with approximately 51,430 total parcels.
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An epicanthal fold is skin of the upper eyelid that covers the inner corner of the eye. The fold runs from nose to the inner side of the eyebrow.
Plica palpebronasalis
An epicanthal fold is normal in people of Asian descent.
An epicanthal fold is also common in children with Down syndrome.
Epicanthal folds may be seen in young children of any race before the bridge of the nose begins to rise.
Epicanthal folds may be normal for people of Asiatic descent and some non-Asian infants. However, it may also be due to certain medical conditions, including:
There is usually no home care needed.
This trait is usually found before or during the first well-baby exam. Call your health care provider if you notice epicanthal folds on your child's eyes and the reason for their presence is unknown.
The doctor or nurse will examine the patient and ask questions about the medical history and symptoms. Questions may include:
A child who is not Asian and is born with epicanthal folds may be examined for additional signs of Down syndrome or other genetic disorders.
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Carrie Underwood Reveals Why She Nearly Dropped Out of 'American Idol' on VH1's 'Behind the Music'
Carrie Underwood was the subject of the latest VH1 'Behind the Music' special, and well, she's more than earned it. The singer has graduated from her role as Season 4 winner of 'American Idol' in 2005 to become one of the biggest country stars on the planet. However, things almost went disastrously wrong when she was nearly forced to bow out the competition due to a problem with her hearing.
In the special (quotes via Contact Music), the 'Blown Away' singer revealed that something else was blown -- her eardrum during rehearsals for the finale!
Underwood and finalist Bo Bice were prepping for the final performance when she was temporarily deafened due to errant earpiece fitting. The pain was so intense that Underwood considered quitting the competition; her career trajectory could have been markedly different.
"We were getting fitted for in-ear molds, and I had an incident with the lady that was doing mine and she managed to hit my ear drum," Underwood said. "I was like in ridiculous pain, and I couldn't hear out of one of my ears, like nothing. It was dead ... So I just crossed my fingers, hoping I was singing on key."
We all know how this story turned out, but phew, that was a close one! We're glad she soldiered on.
In the bonus footage from her interviews, Underwood spoke about her wedding day to hockey player Mike Fisher. She recalled sipping champagne and having girl time with friends and family while getting ready. She shared that her family isn't comprised of "mushy people, we don't get in there and start talking about personal things," but her dad did open up about the day he married her mom, which was a first.
The blonde beauty also revealed what prompted her to become a vegetarian. After experiencing how calves were treated when they were being raised to be slaughtered in her pasture, she was done. She finally understood the "process" that livestock goes through, and being a softy, she quickly removed meat from her diet.
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28 User Reviews of Splendour of the Seas Cruise Ship
We took a weeklong cruise along the Brazilian coast, including Rio, in February 2014. Because this was an American cruise line, we never suspected that this is a cruise aimed at Brazilians rather than Americans. Out of 2000 passengers, only about 400 were English-speakers. Most folks who spoke Portuguese had little or no English proficiency. Both of us are experienced cruisers -- about 25 apiece -- so we chose to roll with the situation, but others might find it upsetting. In addition, this was the most disorganized cruise I've been on. The embarkation was a nightmare that took way too long. On the first night, there was no one to show us to our table in the dining room, so we wandered around 10 or 15 minutes until we found it. Even the waiters didn't know where the tables were unless it was a table they served. This was not an expensive cruise -- $900 -- but the air fare was $1300. We would have liked to get a little more for our money.
We booked a cabin on the Splendour of the Seas for the Feb. 16-23, 2014, cruise down the coast of Brazil, including Sao Paolo and Rio. Because Royal Caribbean is an American cruise line, it didn't occur to us that another language might be ;paramount on the cruise. But this is a cruise in Brazil for Brazilians, who speak Portuguese. Few speak much English, and few English-speakers know Portuguese. Out of about 2,000 passengers, 400 were English-speakers, and that was touted by the cruise director as the highest number they'd ever had. Some of the activities, such as exercise classes, were in Portuguese only. This isn't terrible, but Americans should know this before booking this cruise. In addition, the cruise was not well-organized. There was no one to show us to our dining table on the first night, so we had to wander around until we found it. Then when we did, our only tablemates were two ladies who spoke only Portuguese. The embarkation was a nightmare and took way longer than it should have. I've been on 25 cruises, including some considerably less expensive than this one, and I have neverexperienced this level of disorganization. The whole experience wasn't terrible, but it was less than we expected from Royal Caribbean, which we have sailed on before without these problems. The cruise itself wasn't expensive, but the air fare was, so be warned. I didn't hate this experience, but I would never take this cruise again.
After happily sailing on the Rhapsody of the Seas across the Pacific we booked on the 7 day cruise from Venice.
The ship was showing its age with water damaged prints on the junior suite walls and dented and scatched cabin furniture although its external appearance was good.
It was run as a 'fun'ship for holidaymakers, much like the early P&O short cruises in Australia-quantity rather quality of the food and services. The guest entertainers were quite good but the ship's dancers and singers were the worst we have seen on any cruise.
With the bigger cabin and bathroom we still enjoyed our trip up until the lunch of the second last day of the cruise. Then I was served a large piece of water glass in the middle of a salad. The actions of the Waiting function were to deny the event although there were nine witnesses and to later hint I may have put the glass in the food.
Since returning to Australia I have received a full apology and the offer of $100 off my next cruise but I feel it was 'too little, too late'
The Splendour is going tosail around South America next year so the south american waiting staff should feel more at home with Portugese rather than battling with English.
I was served glass in a salad. It was a piece of broken water glass about the size of a cent coin. The ship went immediately into defensive mode and a waiter inferred I must have placed the glass in the food. After raising the issue with senior ship staff it was accepted they had an OH&S issue and that I was not trying to sue them.
We docked next day so I had to take up the issue with the company in Australia. I did eventually receive an apology and an offer of $100 off my next cruise.
Not good enough so they have lost five cruise tickets and my patronage in the future.
We cruised the Greek Islands on Splendour of the Seas from Sept. 26 to Oct.3 out of Venice. It was our first Royal Caribbean cruise and it probably wont be our last.The service crew and ship were all outstanding and after some shabby treatment from Carnival we are now converts.
We were lucky enough to notice a price drop after we had made final payment and ended up with a $660.00 ship board credit and got upgraded to a Jr. suite.
We took the 4 hour drive to Toronto on a Thursday and flew out on Air Transat on the Friday to arrive in Venice via Montreal at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday. We used the R.C. transfer were met outside luggage claim and boarded a bus for the port. After a 20 minute trip we arrived at the pier. We simply unloaded our bags from the bus and a lady put some tags on them and away we went to the ship leaving our bags with her. Having just spent 10 hours on an overnight flight the details are a little blurry but I do remember filling out some forms whilewaiting in line. I think they were health related but since they were in Italian I'm not sure. I also know that we had preferred boarding because we were in a Jr. suite. This part went very fast and there was champagne and pastries for us before we boarded. I can see my watch in the boarding photo and it says 2:25 so that's when we boarded.
Departure was set for 5:00 P.M. so we had lots of time to explore the ship. Though this ship was built in '96 she seemed to be in great shape. Just a word about our cabin, a Junior suite. It was nice to be upgraded but I don't believe I would pay for one. There just isn't that much difference from a balcony cabin aside from preferred boarding and a bath tub. Our cabin steward ,Bruno from Brazil , was outstanding and very professional. Besides taking care of our every need he offered valuable advice about each of the ports we visited.
After the now life-jacketless boat drill we set sail. Tug boats actually tow the ships down the Qiudecca Canal and out to sea. I assume this is to limit damage to the shore from the ships' wake. This has to one of the most spectacular sail-aways in the world. We stood spellbound on our balcony watching this vista unfold until we were in the Adriatic. We went to the dining room to arrange for a table for 2 and found out that we already had one. We over heard people trying to get times for My Time Dining and it seems that this is actually Their Time Dining. People were asking for certain times and were being told that time just doesn't work. I think this plan is a dud.
We found the food in the dining room very good to excellent and the service outstanding,especially our waiters Iliu from Romania and Roderick from the Phillipines.
As for the ports,it would be hard to pick a favorite,each was wonderful in it's own way.The only port we booked a ships tour was Santorini. This was only to take advantage of the bus to the top of the island and so avoid the cable car line ups.
All the other ports are easily seen on your own unless you want to see Ephesus from Kusadashi. Even there we had booked an independent tour guide at a fraction of the price of the ships tour.
We returned to Venice very early in the morning and were of the ship before 9:00 A.M. The disembarkation procedure was one of the most efficient we have experienced. The shuttle from the ship to Piazzale Roma dropped us off literally at the door step of our hotel (Santa Chiara). We dropped off our bags and had the day and evening to explore Venice. The next day we caught the bus across the parking lot and were at the air port 20 minutes later. Back in Toronto at 9 that night .
All in all this was one of the best cruises we have ever taken and I recommend it highly to anyone wanting to see the Mediterranean. Just be sure to spend some time in Venice before or afterward.
This was my first cruise and it was truly wonderful. All crew and staff were very friendly and helpful especially the Stateroom Supervisor (Marcus), the Stateroom attendant (Angelique) on deck 2 and the Chief Housekeeper. The food was exceptional and the Waiter, Assistant Waiter and Head waiter in the King and I Dining Room were great. We had table 77 for the 6.30pm sitting. The Entertainment Director and his staff were very helpful (especially Vicky) and the DJ Savio was Fantastic. Poolside attendants were also great especially Kalish.
We had booked a Junior Suite for 2 adults and one child. The stateroom was adequate. There were plenty of drawers and wardrobes although the wardrobes were very dark inside and could do with an internal light.
The bedding, carpets, sofa and chairs were clean and fresh. The dressing table was large with plenty of mirrors and storage space, but they were looking rather tired.
I can cope with that as long as everything is clean -- which is was.
We were on deck 8 and did get lots of noise from people walking above. We also had a couple of mights when high wind whistled throughthe balcony and made a huge racket keeping us all awake. However if we hadn't have had the balcony, we would have missed the dolphins and a fantastic lightening storm and pouring rain on our last night. We could have gotten any other view from the deck above. When the rain came the public were told to go inside and were not allowed back on deck until it had stopped.
The pool in the Solarium and outside were both salt water.
There are 2 jacuzzi's outside and 2 in the solarium. We used the gym which, although small, had a good selection of equipment. For a charge of $10 you could do the spin class, which was always busy.
The pitch and putt was well worn and bland but we still played. The rock climbing wall was busy at times, but the staff were very encouraging and didn't hurry anyone. The wall was open many times during the week and once a week they would open it at night, which was a totally different experience -- great fun.
The entertainment was good in 42nd Street and the bands that played in the lounges and on deck were very good.
My 15 year old son was rather bored as there wasn't really that much for him to do.
I met some truly interesting people on the cruise and made a few friends. It was nice to see that the crew members were so multi-cultural as were all the passengers. I can truly say I had a dream cruise and would recommend this cruise to all of my friends. Thank you all once again.
Shore excursions were available although quite expensive. For some of the port calls like Santorini and Kusadasi we booked private tours in advance. We contracted with local tour operators.
PORTS OF CALL Venice, Italy: The highlight was Venice and I would advise anyone sailing from Venice to go out a couple of days early and have a good look around, because it's wonderful.
Dubrovnik, Croatia: Dubrovnik is easy walking around the old town, although the walk around the old city walls is worthwhile but quite energetic.
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey: Our group of six toured Ephesus with a guide that Denizhan (www.transbalkan.com) had arranged. We had the best tour with him -- better than in any of the other ports. The guide took many pictures of us with stunning views as backgrounds.
Santorini, Greece: We had a fabulous time on our tour in Santorini. Booked a private tour from Anna (www.santorinidaytours.com). Our guide took some great pictures and she did a terrific job in tailoring the tour around our needs, while at the same time making sure we saw all of the island's highlights. We truly enjoyed it.
Corfu, Greece: We took the Paleokastritsa and Corfu town tour which first took us to the resort area of Paleokastritsa where four busloads of tourists visited a small 12th century Greek Orthodox monastery. We saw the Greek Orthodox church of St. Spiridon in Corfu. People commented that Corfu didn't look like Greece. It doesn't have those old whitewashed buildings, and it has a strong Italian and French flavor. There is a picturesque old town and a great old fort jutting out into the sea.
All in all, the cruise was fine -- a small, clean, if tired ship with a friendly staff.
There isn't much for teenagers to do, so I wouldn't really recommend it for older families.
You do feel the engine and movement on this ship.
I am 58 years old and have taken 14 cruises. This review is meant for people like me who constantly puzzle over which cruise line to book, based on Princess, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, and Holland America. I have sailed on Princess 4 times, RCL 4 times, Celebrity once on the Century, and never on Holland America.
My most recent cruise was with my grown daughter on The Mercury Jan.16 to 23rd 2000 Western Caribbean with ports of key West, Calica, Cozumel, and grand Cayman, with only two days at sea (not enough!) First a comment about this itinerary at this time of year. While warm enough at 78 to 81 degrees, we escaped the prior week with cold tamperatures and 15 foot seas. The eastern or southern itinerary would have been a better guarantee, I would think, of warmer seas and air.
It's probably most helpful, without giving you a detailed rundown of every last aspect of the ship which can easily be found in other reviews, to instead compare my general impressions of the Mercury with my last sailing on Royal Caribbean's Splendor of the Seas, and also mention in passinghow this ship struck me in comparison with her sister ship the Century, which I sailed prior to RCL's takeover. Celebrity is billed as a cut above. Not necessarily so.THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT SPLENDOR:
1. The Splendor's gorgeous, much-loved centrum , a natural meeting place, surrounded by shops. This is lacking on Celebrity ships. There is instead a lobby, albeit a very attractive one, but lacking in glamorous ambience of a true centrum.
2. The Splendor's huge indoor Solarium with its splash pool, hot tubs, classical music, roman luxury decor, and pizza parlour was the place we headed after every day in port. On The Mercury there is instead only a small indoor pool at aft, no hot tubs, and without the lofty design and beauty.
3. The Splendor's entertainment, whether headliners or broadway shows, were excellent. On the mercury, on the other hand, the headliners were great, but the broadway shows lame, and my daughter refused to attend another.
4. The Splendor's passenger talent night is always one of the surprising hightlights of the cruise. On the mercury, there was none. it was cancelled due to non-participation. No doubt this was influenced by mercury's policy of never announcing anything, leaving your only source of info the daily cruise journal. This lack of announcemnets had other ramifications for me as well. (read on)
5. On the Splendor, the captain addresses passengers daily from the bridge - not to be missed - with details of our voyage and often bits of humor. On the Mercury, silence. On Splendor meals are announced with a series of soft bells and a wish for a bon appetit. I have grown to expect and like this cruise detail. On Mercury, silence. On Splendor at the Welcome Captain Party, the captain makes an interesting speech with details about the line and a joke or two. On the Mercury, a very dour captain says about two sentences. Very disappointing for a welcome party.
6. Splendor's food was consistently good. On Mercury, when it was good, it was very good, but it was not consistent. Lunches in the dining room were uniformly awful, pasta was inedible, and desserts were inconsistent. I think that corners have been cut here. Food was fresh and served hot however, and beef was perfectly cooked.
7.. RCL ships have lots of greenery whereas on the Mercury this is lacking. RCL's Pool deck is pretty and designed well On the mercury, there seems to be this odd space around the pool which does nothing and would be better used for either lounges or greenery.THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT MERCURY:
1. On the Mercury's aft pool deck, behind the palm grill was a lovely area with umbrella chairs for meals with a stunning view of the ship's wake. One deck below, was a beautifully quiet, narrow deck for sunning with partial shade at times of the day. perfect!
2. The Mercury's SPA thermal sea water pool, with a an extra charge of $15 per day, was a treat for sore muscles. Especially nice if you wanted to be out of the sun and noise of the pool deck. However, on Splendor, the solarium hot tub, which was free, worked just as well for me.
3. The Mercury's Palm Court Grill on the pool deck was spacious, airy, and pretty with 4 serving stations so there were never long lines. A very nice touch here was linen placemats on the trays and the fact that there was always a waiter on hand to carry the tray to a table, and there were always tables! the dining area was partitioned for a feeling of intimacy and it was great. Frozen yogurt was served at tea time and was marvellous!
4. Mercury has 600 fewer passengers, hence more space. There were always vacant seats in the theatre, in fact often a lot of them.
5. Mercury's very good cabin soundproofing . I don't want to make too much of this owing to the fact that our cabin was on the sky deck (the highest) and so may have been unusually quiet.
6. One of Mercury's pleasant entertainment perks was an archipela group who sang at random around the ship delighting everyone.
The most disappointing thing about the Mercury for me was that I had expected the same exquiste food that had been served on the Century, which was not to be. Secondly I was looking forward to the same fabulous, two tiered dining room elegance. Another disappoinment. On the Century the entire aft wall of the dining room is soaring cathedral windows and the centre of the dining room dominates. On the mercury, the centre had been sadly encroached upon by the expanded tiers, leaving the wall of glass diminished and the soaring feel gone. For that alone, I would choose the Century in a heartbeat over the Mercury.
In summary, both are lovely ships, gleaming and immaculate with a different cruise experience. All in all, my personal choice would be RCL over Celebrity, a surprise even for me. The only Princess ships I have sailed on were older ships, not a fair comparison, apples to apples, with Splendor versus Mercury. I would love to hear from anyone who has sailed a great Princess and can compare it to my experience.
Re ship tours: One further note for anyone going to Grand Cayman. Don't bother with the ships' snorkeling. To the right of the pier half a block away sits Eden Rock where there are lockers, equipment rental for $8, and a fabulous dramatic site only yards offshore with easy step entry. Similarly at Cozumel, you can share a cab for a five minute drive to Chancanab Park, enter for $7 and rent equipment for $5 and do everything at your own pace in relative peace. The ocean reef here is pleasant with step entry, and the beach a treat! Re sea-kayaking In Key West - watch the weather as wind and chop makes for a far less that relaxing experience. This was okay, but really all you do is paddle around and through a mangrove island at a very high cost for a brief bit of solitude. (Xcaret, at Calica ..by comparison is a huge cash grab. )
Our cruise was delayed due to a medical emergency that took place on the prior cruise. We should have boarded by 1:00pm Thursday afternoon and be sailing for 5:00pm. We did not board until 11:45 pm. The ship left dock after midnight. We stood in line for hours, with no place to sit, nothing to eat or drink. It was after midnight before we got to our room, and then our luggage was misplaced. Our room numbers were changed which caused the problem with the luggage. It also gave us problems in the dining room, the table numbers were changed, so they made us switch tables with other guests. Of course, it also delayed our trip to Cozumel. We didn't get there until 10:00 am instead of the 7:00am advertised time. With the late arrival at Cozumel, everyone was trying to leave the ship at once. We were packed into a very small area waiting for tender to Cozumel. There were no RC employees in sight as we waited in line, once again, for a very long time.
Royal Caribbean gave each guest a $20.00 credit to use on the shipfor the delay. I called and spoke to Royal Caribbean and they said that they are not planning any additional compensation for the delay. I feel that is totally out of line. We paid for a 4 day cruise, and got 3 days and a miserable day of waiting.
Royal Caribbean said that the delay was beyond their control. A medical emergency is beyond their control. But part of the delay was due to computer problems with the terminal that we had to leave from. Their terminal in Galveston is only used during the day, and it is not lighed for a nighttime sailing. So we had to use Carnival's terminal. The trouble with the computers and terminal is something that they should have a back up plan for. And we felt totally abandoned by them, we heard nothing while we were waiting, and had no offers of even a drink of water (until about 15 minutes before boarding).
Even though a monetary compensation would not compensate us for the miserable time we spent waiting on Royal Caribbean to get us boarded, as well as the delays on all the other activites, it would have been a step in the right direction. It would show that they actually cared about their passengers.
Mediterranean 8 night cruise on Splendour of the Seas
My husband and I were on the May 26th sailing of the Splendour. A little about us - we are professionals in our early 30's - no kids yet - 2 prior cruses in the Caribbean on Celebrity. This was also our first time to Europe. With frequent flyer miles we arranged a free flight into Venice.
We boarded the Splendour about 11am on the 26th. We had every intention of checking in, dropping off luggage and going back into town but since we love cruises, we found ourselves by the pool bar and meeting friends from San Francisco. First impressions of the Splendour - nice, but no Celebrity Galaxy or Century. Not as clean or nicely maintained as the Celebrity ships. We quickly made friends with our pool staff bartenders - Lukas from South Africa, Allan and Marcio. We met another couple and looked forward to the next week ahead!
We were seated at the late seating - 9:15pm. We prefer the late dinner so when we get home from the day ashore we can relax or have a drink before rushingto dinner. One note, all the brochures and info stated 2 formal nights, 4 casual and 1 smart casual. There were actually 2 smart casual nights, not 1. Dinner was OK for the week. Again, hate to compare but not nearly up to the standards of Celebrity. We had to hail down the drink server and always ask for water instead of the ass't waiter just re-filling. This was the only disappointing part of our trip and because of it, we will probably not sail RCCL again. To give a glaring example, my husband ordered two appetizers on the final night of the cruise: risotto and soup. Only the risotto came. I'm sorry, but if you can't get the orders right ON TIP NIGHT, something is very wrong.
Anyway, we spent most of the evening in the casinos and exploring and making friends. There is no craps table but we were more than happy with the slots, roulette, blackjack and Caribbean poker. We did purchase the RCCL 12 drinks for $39.99 card which was very easy and a good deal. Also, we found MANY Americans. We thought it would be mostly Europeans and were pleasantly surprised. The ship is considered an American ship and accepts USD in the casinos. You can cash in Euros for USD but you cannot exchange USD for Euros as they are not allowed to carry. All tipping was in Euros for the tours so be sure to get some at one of your ports or before embarking. The tours are all day and long and barely time to find a cash machine.
Day 1 - Dubrovnik - Beautiful Port. Very hot. A tip, the steps around the wall were quite slippy, and very steep for the unfit to negotiate.Watch out for queue at entrance to walled city as this can become congested.
Day 2 - At Sea - where do I start? We went to bingo (and picked up a $150 jackpot!)..Then I entered and WON first place the slots tournament (another $150 and T-Shirt, oh and a trophy) .My husband entered the blackjack tournament and made it the final round and didn't end up on top but did win another T-Shirt. Then went to the Art Auction and finally sat by the pool having drinks (I am Swedish and very fair so the sun is not my friend - need to have other activities to keep me from burning). We packed and went to our final dinner with our wonderful table and then headed off for 'farewell' drinks with friends from the week. I believe about 2am we were winning more money at the casino as they were getting ready to 'close'. Most of the ship was asleep but you have to make the most of it while away!
Day 3 - Mykonos - Loved the cobbled streets with the blossoms overhanging buildings which were all beautifuly maintained.
Day 4 - Kusadasi - before starting the cruise we booked a tour from a local company called Trans Balkan Tours. we can't say enough great things about them and the tours they provided. guide was waiting for us at the port, ready to begin our day. i requested that we try to avoid the ship's buses, and they did everything possible to make sure this occurred! it was a pleasure to enjoy the same places that the ship offered at our own pace, staying as long or as short as we wanted for a fraction of the cost! the fact that we were "alone" made it much more personalized. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. we will most definitely use them on future cruises and from comments made from our group, i can assure you they will also!
Day 5 - Santorini - because this route arrives here on monday, the ruins at akrotiri are closed. the only tour available takes you to the picturesque town of ia (or oia in some books). visit the town on your own --- don't bother with the tour. this is one of the two big regrets of our cruise. this tour took us to the highest point of the island, the profitis illas mountain, where you can see both sides of the island,
Day 6 - Corfu - Waterpark experience awsome if you are young at heart.We did this on our own as cruise company cancelled due to lack of numbers.
Day 7 - At sea - we needed this time off at this point. we were just about "ruin-ed out" and needed a break. we took the tour of the galley that the chef offered and had massages in the beauty salon. the dinner that night included beef tenderloin and lamb chops --- both were excellent and we celebrated over a bottle of champagne our last evening on board with two other couples we had become fast friends with.
Day 8 - Headed home from the ship. We decided to get transfers from the ship to the airport at the last minute through our travel agent - what a GREAT decision! I am amazed at the organization and speed at which we were taken off the ship and onto the waiting coach buses. So worth the $19/per person cost. We checked out bags at Venice and since we were connecting in Heathrow, they actually checked our bags through to Newark! This was British Airways and we were then getting on a Virgin flight. Apparently, that is standard now to avoid having to re-claim your bags in London and then re-check. Saved so much time since we had to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3. Our flight from London was delayed an hour but they upgraded us to Business Class for no good reason so no problem with that!
All in all, the trip was beyond our expectations! We made some wonderful friends and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Unfortunately, having cruised in Celebrity a few times, we are spoiled and RCCL did not even come close to the service and cuisine that Celebrity provided. We are very, very 'low maintenance' people but in the future, will spend the extra couple of bucks and sail on Celebrity. We heard too many complaints from other people about the dining room so it was no just 'us'. Our stateroom attendant was EXCELLENT! The bar and casino staff were wonderful and really made this an adventure we will never forget!
Just returned from a seven day cruise to Europe and the Mediterranean. Splendour of the Seas is a wonderful ship. Our cruise started in Venice, Italy. My wife and I arrived in Venice two days early and stayed at the Rialto Hotel on the island. We took a water taxi from our hotel to the port. We left the hotel at noon and arrived at the port around 12:20. Once inside the cruise terminal it took us ten minutes to check in and get our sea passes. By 12:30 we were on the ship and upstairs in the Windjammer Café eating lunch. Our room was not available until 13:00.
The ship underwent an overhaul last August. The Windjammer Café was completely redone. They added Ben and Jerry's Ice cream and Seattle's Best Coffee on deck six. You can also get Seattle's Best at most of the ships bars. The entire crew was wonderful; the bartenders were fun and would always be willing to have a conversation with you. The dining room wait staff was great. Our team was superb. The executive chef put together a great menu for our cruise and Ican say there were always at least three good choices for dinner.
The food was great.
Entertainment was awesome. We saw a magic show, Motown show, Argentina Gauchos, Female singer from Scotland, and the Royal Caribbean Singers and Dancers. The Cruise director did a wonderful job of keeping a steady pace. He was everywhere on the ship, and kept the passengers jumping.
Some new changes on the ship are: the solarium has a buffet from noon to 2am. You can get pizza, hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, and sandwiches. Outside the windjammer café you can always get coffee, ice tea, and soft serve ice cream. I highly recommend Royal Caribbean and My wife and I have been on the larger ships, but Splendour was just the right size. When we arrived back in Venice, it took us less than five minutes to leave the ship.
The entire crew and staff did a wonderful job of keeping everyone in the loop, and made sure everyone had a great time. The ship is in great shape for being 11 years old. It looks much newer. The hotel staff went out of their way to please us. My room steward was always chatting with me, and doing little favors for me. I rate this vacation a solid 10.
We recently returned from a seven-night Croatia and Greek Islands Cruise on board the Splendour of the Seas. The itinerary included the ports of Piraeus and the beautiful ports of Mykonos, Rhodes and Dubrovnik. The cruise departed and returned to the port of Venice. We had chosen the air/sea option, flying from Manchester airport (United Kingdom). At the airport, Royal Caribbean Representatives were on hand to answer any last minute questions. The flights to and from Venice, departed on time, they were charter flights and were comfortable but the food served during both flights was poor.
On arrival at Venice airport, again there were a large number of RCI Representatives to direct passengers, after they had claimed their luggage on to the waiting coaches, for the short transfer to the port of Venice. At the docks, luggage is checked in for the cruise at an out-building and passengers then walk to the terminal building a short distance away for check-in. Even though there were large queues for check-in these moved swiftly due to the efficiency and professionalism of the staff on duty. If passengers' check-in in advance by the "Sea Pass" system online, the process is even swifter. After check-in and security procedures, passengers then board another bus that takes them to the ship. If passengers have mobility difficulties, the port of Venice is not sympathetic to those guests with special needs or those with walking difficulties.
The Splendour of the Seas has now been in service for 10 years. Despite its age, the ship is very well maintained and is spotlessly clean throughout. Seating I n public rooms is comfortable and cabins though compact have all the necessary facilities to match any four-star hotel on land. The one drawback is that they do not have refrigerators, but ice buckets are replenished twice daily during cabin servicing. The beds are really comfortable.
The staff on board are friendly and eager to please.
Food in the main restaurant is well presented, varied and served by a staff who take pleasure in their work. They will go the extra mile to cater for any special requirements and to satisfy guests needs. The restaurant itself is bland and lacks character and warmth.
In the less formal, buffet style restaurant, whilst the standard of food and presentation has greatly improved since our last cruise on this ship, the food does become repetitive. There is only the availability of the basic fruits, very few exotic fruits such as mango's, papayas etc. The choice of cheese is limited. The selection of breads and deserts is excellent. Fruit juices are noticeably watered down and again limited in selection. A number of self-service vending machines were out of order for the duration of the cruise.
Entertainment on board was poor. The Production Shows were very loud and certainly not of the standard expected. During the 1st show, some 28 people walked out of the theatre, which was never full, during the show. On one particular night there was no professional show or individual headliner entertainment. The three items on offer to guests were a game show, karaoke or a Greek Party.
If we had wanted to see a Love and Marriage Game Show, we could have watched one on television at home.
If we had wanted Karaoke, we could have visited the local pub.
A Greek Party Night – not everyone's cup of tea.
The musical and vocal groups on board were good.
There are far too many on-board unnecessary announcements for Bingo, Art Auctions etc, creating a sort of holiday camp atmosphere rather than the ambience of a Four- star cruise ship.
The entertainment programme lacked focus and direction.
There are numerous bars throughout the ship, serving reasonably priced drinks. The drinks were well presented and full of flavour.
Prices on board as in $ USD. Be aware, especially guests from the United Kingdom. Royal Caribbean ask on the form that you sign and present to them for on-board credit, if you wish them, to convert, at the end of the cruise, your total billing from $ (USD) to £ (GBP). We said no, but they did it anyway, but will change this on demand. They convert at the Royal Caribbean Rate and not at the current bank rate. Thus the difference in the Royal Caribbean Rate and the then bank rate at the time, for my account was $30.00 (USD) in their favour.
Guests should note that on this itinerary, first seating dinner is at 6.30pm and second seating is at 9.00pm. The show for second seating guests usually commenced at 11.15pm, although on two occasions, second seating guests had pre-dinner shows.
Another thing to watch out for is that no two ship clocks on board show the same time, some were up to three-quarters of an hour out. I reported this twice but nothing seemed to be done about it.
With years of experience behind them, Royal Caribbean offers and provides a good cruise experience for the masses. If you require individuality and a more personal level of service with finesse, you will probably be disappointed. This seven-night loop cruise is an ideal way to visit the Eastern Mediterranean, and provides a good experience for the monies paid.


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Good Times
Monday, March 9, 2009
The children and I had a good evening tonight.
I was especially happy that it was still light out at 7 pm! I almost didn't know how to act!
We went to our church for the weekly dinner, and ate some ham, potatoes, and green beans, and had good conversation. My son and I talked about funny commercials (specifically, the Verizon Fios ones - they had us cracking up!), school, and a few other things.
We came home, where I had to do more laundry and help with homework.
Tomorrow's going to be a busy day at work so I should be asleep, but I was too busy blogging and doing other things.
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Markus Brier (born 5 July 1968) is one of relatively few Austrian touring professional golfers, and as of 2008 is his country's highest ranked player.
Brier won the Swiss and German Amateur Opens in the mid 1990s, and turned professional in 1995 at a relatively late age. Nine top ten finishes, including five top threes, on the 1999 Challenge Tour earned him third place on the season ending money list and playing privileges on the European Tour for 2000. He has retained his tour card since then through his final position on the order of merit every year, except for 2002 when he regained it through final qualifying school.
Since joining the European Tour, Brier has continued to play in his home event, the Austrian Open, winning it on two occasions during a period when it was a Challenge Tour event. In 2006 the tournament was promoted back onto the main European Tour schedule, now under the sponsored title BA-CA Golf Open. In its first year back, Brier once again took the title, in the process becoming the first Austrian golfer to win a European Tour event. This win helped him to his then best year-end finish on the Order of Merit of 49th.


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this year it is a car kit filled with all the goodies that dad might forget...but will be glad when he finds them in his car kit! this project was easy and fast...also a great project if your are wanting to work with zippers but intimidated, because there is no turning or top stitching you just lay them flat and sew them on!
i used this tutorial from not martha....a place i like to visit from time to time (i want to totally steal her name because that's how i feel sometimes)
so, i followed her tute and it came out great!i thought the appliques were cute but not for our fathers, i didn't want to make a trip to the fabric store so i rummaged through my stash and came up with this list of items for my supplies:
- drop cloth canvas-for outer
- old dress shirts-for binding (just the back panel of the shirt made about 4 yds bias tape, way more than needed)
- old laundry bag-for pocket mesh
- zippers from old laundry bags
the only thing i might have done differently is to add interfacing and another layer of drop cloth just for stability, but i don't think its that crucial
i hope they like em'


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The Accidental Remodel Part 23 Cabinets
Welcome back to Part 23 of The Accidental Remodel!
Thanks for dropping by to share the next installment of our ridiculously drama fraught kitchen remodel. I have to stare in disbelief at all the trouble we've had with the granite counter people first, then the electricians, the ATT phone service people and the cabinet man. It is truly ridiculous! Thank God I've done all the work myself that I remotely could.
So, for any new comers here, this all started when we had to have our cabinets cut to fit a standard stove. That's what started the Accidental Remodel. We paid the same cabinet man FIVE MONTHS AGO when he did the stove work. We don't normally pay up front, but he insisted he was fantastic and so in demand that he wouldn't even put us on his list without the money. He didn't give us a date, but a month the work would be done by.
Once I was painting and tiling the backsplash, I saw that he had done the stove opening wrong, but it was too late. We had already paid. The tiling made one of his errors very noticeable and permanent. He is a very abrasive person and spoiling for a fight. Very combative and unpleasant.
After all these months of not returning our calls and not keeping dates, I had tried to reconcile myself to the probability that he would never do the work he contracted to do. The contents of much of the kitchen had urped out into the rest of the house for the remodel and made life very challenging all these months, and made DH really grouchy.
Well, surprise. He turned up at my door today. I was so grateful. First know that I was exceedingly detailed and specific as to all aspects of this job. The workmen today had it on their clip board. I left no room for misunderstanding and we went over every detail with him several times in person months ago. I even provided him with drawings and photos.
The basic "boxes" of the cabinets looked ok and sturdy as they brought them in. I was sooooo happy! But they weren't the sizes they were supposed to be. The shelves looked "ok" but were too short so they all really have big gaps at both sides and move a lot. Then it got worse. Everything other than the basic "boxes" were horribly wrong.
He committed to match my existing cabinets. He even had one of my doors and a hinge to match, which also didn't match. Not only do the hinges not match, but they didn't even install them even with the existing ones. Doors and drawer fronts aren't even with the existing ones. The door and drawer fronts were very thin junk wood and not the 1/4" thick they were supposed to be like mine. That gets more important when you know that my pantry is fllor to ceiling with doors that run the entire height. Inside the doors, on the hinge side, it looks like a beaver has been chewing on both doors all the way up and across the tops. Huge gnarly damage and then chunks of some kind of white plaster or something all inside the door panels. The doors don't even close. They are sticking out away from the case at the top and the bottom! Super light weight. The door and drawer fronts were to have lines routed in the front to match mine. The lines of the drawers above cabinet doors are over 1" off from matching. I am going to have to patch the grooves, sand and paint the drawer fronts smooth like there aren't any grooves. Even the edges of the cabinets and drawers don't stop and start at the same places or levels on the case. The three drawers they installed are very flimsy and none of them roll in and out properly. Even after me pointing out that one won't pull out till the 4th try each time, it's still the same. The style of the doors and their sizes are all wrong. They do not match the existing cabinets at all. They were to have styles that showed between doors. There are none. He was to make all the lower cabinets to have a half shelf in back and removable shelves to make them into full shelves coming to the door, independently removable so that one door could have a full shelf and the other a half shelf if desired. Their answer for every issues was, that's all they had.
The new upper cabinets were to be the same depth as the pantry, but it isn't...by a couple of inches. The opening between upper and base cabinets is so uneven that for me to continue the tiled backsplash would make the unevenness even more noticeable. :( At one point they accidentally pull a big piece of my newly painted wall off. They Elmer's glued it back down! They pulled all the newly painted trim off the top of my old cabinets to put up my much anticipated crown molding. I'd been dreaming of my first crown molding for months. Couldn't wait to paint it. Well, not only did he not do all the above things he contracted and was paid to do, and more, but he left me with the torn up tops to all my cabinets and no crown molding. They were to remove the panels above the existing cabinets and make shelves there so I could put baskets in those openings. When they did the one over my sink they found the electrical cords a problem and he promised to add length to the wires so they could be put at the back wall to allow the baskets. Nope, left that too which prevents me from being able to put my baskets there. I had them rout grooves in the shelves that are open, to stand plates in for display. Oh how I was looking forward to that! I even gave them precise measurements of the depths of the plates. Wanna guess? Yep, the grooves are so far apart that it's a complete fail there too. And to make it worse, the section where he drilled holes for adjustable shelves in the cabinet that is open for display, one of the back rows of holes is off, so when I set anything on a shelf, the front opposite corner kicks up making a visibly crooked shelf...for every shelf!
I hadn't said one thing about any of the things that were being done wrong. I spent the day praying and telling myself I could live with it and that I was just grateful to get it done finally. I kept reminding myself it's just a kitchen, just money (though very big sacrifice for us that we had a right to expect to receive the quality product we contracted for). Tons of things not done to our agreement. Literally everything outside the cases done horrifically and obviously wrong. Cheap and flimsy. It's heartbreaking. Especially after FIVE MONTHS of waiting. He had left the house with the others doing the work. They started putting up tiny 1 1/2" molding at the ceiling. I said it was supposed to be crown molding. They said that's all they had. They called him about it. They gave me the phone and he screamed at me for a long time and hung up on me. I feared that he'd just tell them to stop and leave.
The men felt terrible. One was his son and the other had worked for him for 20 yrs. He said he always does this. He tried to make the wrong doors and such work, but the stuff just wasn't there and he said they would not be allowed to return, so refusing it and demanding it be done right was out of the question. It's horrid and I can't even use my drawers and they are so flimsy. In the end, technically they did most of the work that that could, even using some of my own wood. But they did leave me with this horrid job and undone work I have shared with you. And the shelf they ended up putting over my sink they put in extremely slanting toward the opening as well as with the wires in the way. To top it off, he had taken one of the doors I had refinished, supposedly to make the new ones match it, and he brought it back which chips missing, scuffs and other damage.
It's all so sad. So wrong. Such a mess. This should have been a night of joy for us, just like the night the granite was installed should have been. But all was sad in Mudville...and tomorrow I have to call a new granite company to estimate the new little counter since the original granite guy screwed us so badly and is out of the picture. LOL after everything that's been done to us with this remodel, I feel like ducking when I make the call. Even the electrician did something wrong and promised to come back and fix it over a month ago and that's the last I saw of him. And he was a nice guy. :(
This has not been a good experience. I feel so beaten up. You know, the web is full of beautiful before and after stories of make overs. I have never seen one that went like ours. I'm sure many people have had the stray screw over, but really, by every single company they deal with?
I'm resolved to be grateful and not get bitter. I truly praise God that He's helped me to not get angry through all this and to stay calm and forgiving, but wow! And this cabinet guy loudly touts himself as a faithful Christian. So sad when people do that. If you are going to do horrible work and abuse people, please don't shame our Lord by claiming to be His. Seriously.
And no, they didn't do anything to fix what they did wrong with the stove opening.
Is there a lesson here? I spelled out every detail complete with measurements, diagrams, you name it, to be sure there was no misunderstanding. I went over it with him several times in person and using the kitchen as a physical example. He said he understood. I gave him printed copies of everything. He agreed to the work. What else could a person do? So, sadly I don't know how one could have better protected themself. I'm open to suggestions. Since this has happened to us EVERY time we have ever had to hire another to work in our home, I'd certainly like to know how to stop this in the future. And yes, I do look for Better Business reviews first. Neither of these men were members so there was no info, but the site emphasizes that just because they aren't members doesn't mean they don't do good work.
Another issue on my heart is reviews. I will not do anything to hurt another or to be vindictive or any such thing. Even if they harm me. But, if someone had told the truth about either the granite guy or this cabinet guy, we would never have used them. Remember, the one man has worked for cabinet guy for 20 YEARS and said he's always done this. If anyone had reported him, the rest of us might have been spared. So, though I don't want to do ill to another, other Lynettes are on my heart, that I could help them avoid the hell I've been through with these two men by telling the truth and naming names. But, while I have pondered this for months in prayer, my husband tonight says no. He is concerned that they might do us legal damage if we tell our story publicly using their names. I will submit to him as he is the head of the house, but my heart is heavy for other Lynettes who will surely fall victim in the future. If no one takes a stand, the carnage continues. I consider it a community service to others. What is your take on this?
So, I'm going to pick myself up by my boot straps and make the best of a very bad situation. Just wish it was sturdy and functioning as a minimum, but we all know that's not changing. I'm too depressed to post pictures this time. Anyway, it looks better in pics than in person. I hope you'll drop back by as I share this very real life remodeling experience with you! Full of the nitty-gritty! You are a bright spot in all this! Thanks for joining me and all hugs are welcome!
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In these days I was in Rome for a shooting for a magazine... I will keep you updated once the photos will be published. I had great time and I met some friends. What a lovely time I always have in Rome.
Cristiano / 28 / PIFEBO vintage shop owner
"Polo shirt is a must, better if made of silk! From may to september is the only item that I wear"
1. What´s your favorite item form your shop?
Leather bags and vintage Versace Sunglasses… inimitables.
2. What do you eat during your lunch break?
Rigorously by Mivloni. Authority in matter of pasta of Monti district
3. What the people should know about Rome?
Everywhere you go, you will find the same people… it's a big village!
4. What was the worst thing in these days?
The mornings
5. Your favorite thing about the city
There's nothing better than the yellow light of the street lamps that glow in the alleys
6. All your friends are going to London but...
… I don't go there! I prefer Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki.
I'm wearing a golf polo from 1987 that I love for the stamps on it and its shape. The Carhartt short were the only one clean in my wardrobe, and the sneakers are Adidas vintage… the love of my life!


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Last week, Amber Rose said new mommies should set a realistic goal lose their baby weight, and this week we find that Tamera Mowry-Housley is the perfect example of just that!
Thirteen months after giving birth to son Aden, the 35-year-old actress is back down to the size she was before baby.
"Mommy did it!! Lost all my baby weight," she shared with her fans on Instagram.
She went on to reveal that she "did it with hard work, proportion control, (hint; I even ate what I wanted at times) and with amazing trainers @michaelmyersfit and @msjeanettejenkins!"
"No pills, no surgery, no starvation, just hard work," she added. "Thank you for pushing me even when I did not want to work out! But most importantly to love me where I was and every step along the way."
During an episode of "The Real" this summer, Tamera said Christina Milian was her weight loss inspiration. After the singer revealed it took her nine months to shed the extra baby pounds, Tamera said, "I like to hear that."
Tamera posted a picture of her toned stomach, and we must say she looks amazing! We are glad she took her time and that she's happy with the results.
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Great Aunt Vyla is one of the lucky ones because I've been able to trace all of her names. [Even though I'm pretty sure she was doing all that marrying and name-changing just to try to trip me up.]
|Viola Prudence Vaughan's Baptismal Registry Entry.
Here's where I found the various forms of her names:
- Vyla ~ I found her nickname in census records and from a letter she wrote vouching for her niece's [my Gran's] identity attached to her passport application on Ancestry.com. I'd also heard it in family lore.
- Viola ~ On her baptismal record and her death certificate.
- Clifton ~ Heard it in family lore and it was the surname she used in her letter she wrote vouching for her niece's [my Gran's] identity.
- Sproul ~ I found this surname for her in census records, both of her daughters used the surname in census records as well as their wedding announcements found in San Antonio, Texas newspapers.
- Brandenburg ~ This is the surname listed on her death certificate.
|English: St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston, in Galveston, Texas, USA (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
And he wanted to swap info with me.
And he told me that he and his wife lived in Alabama but that they'd be coming to Houston, Texas in October of this year for the big quilt show. And that they wanted to meet me.
And that they were also planning to run over to San Antonio, Texas [about 3 hours from Houston] to take tombstone photos. And they asked me if I knew where Daniel and Annie were buried.
[And, no, this is not the cousin I recently met here in Houston. That's a different one. It's like my summer is raining cousins, no?]
I replied that, yes, I was pretty sure where they were buried. [It's a long story for another time. [And sooner rather than later because it's Daniel's paternal and maternal lines who are the Loyalist and Patriot lines, respectively.]
And? I had just received Great Aunt Vyla's baptismal record in the mail along with my great-grandmother's baptismal record as well as that of their siblings who had also been baptized on Galveston Island.
|Bolivar Ferry at Sunset 1219091727A (Photo credit: Patrick Feller)
I've no clue as to where Annie came up with the name Viola, but the name Prudence probably came from Daniel's older sister Prudence. [I'm clever like that.] Surprisingly, her name didn't come from her baptismal sponsor, Emily Eves.
But? Another baby girl was born to Daniel and Annie, and it's a wonderful reason to celebrate.
Another momentous ferry ride from Bolivar Point to Galveston Island, Texas.
Another joyful trip to Galveston Island and this time to St. Mary's Cathedral for Viola's first of seven sacraments.
Tears mixed with smiles is anyone's guess.
But a reason to rejoice in the family!
And certainly now.
Note: I'm in the process of getting all my records together in order to apply for membership into the Daughters of the American Revolution as well as the United Empire Loyalists. At the same time. With the same line. [Scandulous, I know.] And I've blogged about this quest previously. Also, when I ordered my great grandmother's baptismal record from the Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Archives, the awesome archivist sent me my great grandmother's records as well. [At least, the ones who had been baptized in the same diocese.] Therefore, I've been blogging about their records and the resulting stories: James Cornel, Henry Lewis, and Genevieve, and now Viola Prudence. Finally, next up is my Great Grandmother Alice Florence (Vaughan) Truitt, whose record is the one I needed in the first place. The genea-powers-that-be were quite generous, oui?
St. Mary's Cathedaral (Galveston, Galveston County, Texas). Baptismal Registers. Roman Catholic Church Archdiocese og Galveston-Houston, Texas.


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More And More People Seeing How Collection Societies Have Distorted Copyright
from the it's-not-what-it-seems deptOver the last few years, we've seen a trend around the world for various collection societies to become increasingly more aggressive. More aggressive in trying to increase the statutorily-defined rates. More aggressive in expanding what it is they cover. More aggressive in finding small businesses to pay up. And, more recently, more aggressive in lashing out at any organization that seeks to help musicians embrace alternatives. There are a few reasons for this. Obviously, the recorded music side of the music business has seen revenue decrease, so collection societies have tried to pick up the slack. But, more generally speaking, it's an indication that the process of collection societies is broken. From their very design, they're set up to allow certain industry interests to take charge and influence them, and then to aggressively seek to expand their own rights, influence and ability to collect.
Thankfully, more and more people are seeing this. Glyn Moody points us to a recent article by Ben Eltham at Inside Story that highlights how collection societies in Australia are out of control. The whole article is worth reading, but here are a few snippets. First, it notes how these groups are really acting as fronts for industry interests:
Copyright law has evolved largely as a response by governments to the demands of powerful media and content industries. As new forms of recorded media have been invented, legislators have created new spheres of copyright to fence off that intellectual property from perceived threats to the earnings of artists and corporations.It later highlights this by pointing out how these groups often have leadership plucked directly from record labels:
In fact, as a glance at the composition of the PPCA's board underlines, the agency is run largely by and for the record industry. The board is stacked with record industry executives such as Warner's Ed St John, Sony's Denis Handlin and Universal's George Ash, along with former Go-Betweens drummer Lindy Morrison and prominent artist manager Bill Cullen. Representing around 75 per cent of the recorded music industry by sales, the PPCA is effectively a legalised cartel.The article also points out how very anti-free market the whole setup is:
Who should set the prices for copyrighted music in Australia, for instance? Most economists would say "the market." But in Australia, these decisions are in effect being made by a court, in a process closer to early twentieth-century wage- and price-fixing than the kind of open and free market process most Australian consumers have come to expect.What may be even more fascinating is that, in the comments, various copyright industry interests lash out at Eltham, including one of the board members he mentions above, who refers to those who support free market pricing as "neo Marxists." Huh? How is supporting a system that lets the free market set prices, rather than various government bodies, "neo Marxist" at all? That commenter, Lindy Morrison, also uses it as an opportunity to attack Creative Commons and the EFF again. But that neo Marxist comment is really the most misleading of all:
However the question that Ben cannot answer, is how do creators make a living in the neo Marxist world of free music they propose? It is necessary to introduce new laws with new inventions to protect the rights of owners and to pay remuneration for compensation for new uses.Of course, we've already described how it's basically the opposite of Marxism, so that's already far off-line. And, it's important to recognize that no one is "proposing" a world of free music. They're describing what's already happening. It really stuns me how many people in these debates blame the messenger for explaining the basic economics of digital content, by suggesting it's what we're "proposing" or saying "should" happen. We're not proposing anything. We're not saying what should happen. We're saying what is happening or what has already happened. Morrison's statement also totally ignores the fact that there are many smart ways for creators to make a living, even if the music is free.
It is, of course, difficult to recognize the need to adapt when you've been making money from one specific system for so long, but it's really sad to see the sheer anger with which those who feel entitled to gov't granted monopolies lash out at people pointing out the problems and distortions of such systems.
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My New Son Joe
On January 26, 2011 my son Joseph was born at 5:03 AM. He is 7 lbs 1 oz and 20 1/2 in. long. I thought about posting a project post, but I technically only had to "work the wood" (if you know what I mean, heh heh) for about 5 minutes on this one so I didn't think it counted :D I'm going to go take a nap now.


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It was my turn this past week to host the weekly playgroup that my 4-year-old Mina participates in. Spring flowers are finally in bloom, so it was the perfect chance to try out this clever art project I saw on Blog Me Mom. I quickly showed the kids how I could get some paint on the back of my fork and stamp it onto my paper to make a tulip shape. I handed them each a fork and a paintbrush (to paint on the stems) and let them have at it.
Each child's artwork was completely unique. I loved all the extra color and detail one of the girls decided to give her painting.
And in the end, what all 5 girls had really been dying to do was slather their hands in the wet paint. I had to hurry and grab a clean sheet of paper to stamp those handprints onto, or else those beautiful spring paintings would have been destroyed!


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