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Democrats have retained their seven-vote majority on the new single-district Shelby County Commission that takes office Sept. 1.
That and the re-election victory of Democratic incumbent Cheyenne Johnson in the race for Shelby County Assessor of Property were the only bright spots for a divided local Democratic Party that lost every other countywide partisan elected position to Republicans in the Aug. 7 county general election, just as they lost every countywide position to Republicans four years earlier.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen held off Thursday, Aug. 7, the most serious electoral challenge he's faced since winning the Congressional seat in 2006, in the form of attorney Ricky E. Wilkins.
The Shelby County Schools board will discuss Tuesday, May 27, an extension of Dorsey Hopson's three-year contract to be superintendent of the school system.
And a vote could come at the board's June 17 work session, if not sooner. Under state law, the body has up to 45 days before the August school board elections to extend the contract or leave the matter for consideration by the next school board.
Memphis City Council member Lee Harris is challenging Democratic state Sen. Ophelia Ford in the August primary for District 29, the Senate seat held by a member of the Ford family since 1975.
Until Tuesday, no one was running for the District 7 seat on the Shelby County Schools board. No one had pulled a qualifying petition from the Shelby County Election Commission until just two days before the filing deadline for candidates on the August election ballot.
Two months after all sides in the federal court case over the reformation of public education in Shelby County settled their remaining differences over the formation of suburban school districts, the judge in the case is about to review a new part of the three-year-old lawsuit.
With candidates in the August Shelby County Schools board elections already a month into their filing period, the Shelby County Commission delayed Wednesday, Feb. 5, any vote on changes in the number of seats on the school board as well as the district lines until its Feb. 24 meeting.
The lineup for this year's 16th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival is set.
During a preview party at the new Hi-Tone Café Thursday night, director Craig Brewer lifted the curtain on the slate of films being shown at this year's festival, which kicks off on Halloween. The four-day event runs from Oct. 31 through Nov. 3 and includes more than 45 feature films that will be shown on five screens in the Overton Square district.
There are at least two schools of thought about the path the seven-member countywide school board should take without the 16 members it has had since October 2011.
David Pickler, one of the seven members who remain, urged the board last week to take a different path than the former 23-member board at least in the way it conducts its business.
Shelby County Commissioners should wrap up their action Monday, June 17, on the first budget for the consolidated school system with a final vote on the school system budget.
The commission meets at 1:30 p.m. at the Vasco Smith County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St.
When Shelby County's two public school systems went to a single superintendent in March, interim superintendent Dorsey Hopson emphasized that his first priority is a budget proposal later this month for the school system that merges formally with the July 1 start of the fiscal year.
Countywide school board member David Reaves said he didn't know on Tuesday, Aug. 14, enough times that a standing-room-only crowd at Bolton High School began to anticipate the answer to their questions about where there children would attend school in the first year of the schools merger.
The unofficial vote totals are in from Thursday's county general and state and federal primary elections in Shelby County, but no one involved believed the last cartridge read at the Shelby County Election Commission would be the last word on the results.
Voters in each of the six suburban towns and cities in Shelby County approved establishing municipal school districts in the unofficial results of the Thursday, Aug. 2, county general and state and federal primary elections.
Voters in each of the six suburban towns and cities in Shelby County were overwhelmingly approving the establishment of municipal school districts and a half cent sales tax hike to fund them in the first vote totals released Thursday, Aug. 2 by the Shelby County Election Commission.
There are recommendations to come, decisions by two school superintendents instead of one about who works on the coming schools merger and more public meetings after 75 already by the schools consolidation planning commission.
Polls open across Shelby County at 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in elections that already promise to be memorable for problems during the early voting period as well as the mixture of issues and one-of-a-kind contests on the ballot.
When countywide school board members meet Tuesday, July 31, they will have a final plan for the merger of the two public school systems in Shelby County that looks a lot like the tentative plan they got last month.
Steve Cohen and Tomeka Hart agree that serving in Congress is about relationships, something they each said in separate interviews with The Daily News editorial board.
The countywide school board's ad hoc committee to review the schools consolidation plan is about to disband without acting on the plan sent to the board by the schools consolidation planning commission.
The countywide school board voted Tuesday, June 19, not to renew the contract of Memphis City Schools superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash past August 2013 when it is scheduled to run out.
The 14-8 vote came during two back-to-back school board meetings covering five hours in which the board also agreed to talk more about a process for selecting the superintendent of the consolidated school system to come at a meeting next week.
The countywide school board has set up a committee to review recommendations from the schools consolidation planning commission that will recommend the structure of the new consolidated school system.
Add Republican state Rep. Curry Todd to the list of state legislators from Shelby County who are unopposed in the August primaries and the November general elections.
At the Thursday, April 12, deadline for candidates to withdraw from the August ballot, Todd's lone challenger, Bob Nozigla, dropped out of the Republican primary in District 97.
The chairman of the countywide school board, Billy Orgel, has effectively won election to his District 7 school board seat without opposition.
Five other incumbents appointed to the seven-district school board seats by the Shelby County Commission filed for re-election at the Thursday, April 5, filing deadline.
The chairman of the countywide school board, Billy Orgel, was effectively elected to his District 7 school board seat without opposition at the Thursday, April 5, filing deadline for candidates on the Aug. 2 primary and general election ballot in Shelby County.
Candidates in the Aug. 2 set of elections have until noon Thursday, April 5, to file their qualifying petitions in the set of state legislative and congressional primary races as well as the seven general election races for Shelby County school board.
The separate Memphis City Schools and Shelby County Schools boards are no more when the end of September rolls over into October.
And the 23 members of the countywide Shelby County Schools board take the oath of office Monday, Oct. 3 at the MCS auditorium.
Where does a 23-member countywide school board meet? "FedExForum is open," replied Shelby County Schools board chairman David Pickler last week to the question from fellow board member David Reaves.
Memphis City Schools board members will meet for the second time this week Tuesday, July 19, to consider possibly delaying the start of the school year now set to begin Aug. 8.
MCS board members talked over the possibility as they passed a resolution Monday evening expressing their continued dissatisfaction with a lack of funding from the city of Memphis.
Shelby County Commissioners have a busy day Wednesday as they interview 182 candidates for appointment to a 25 member countywide school board.
The deadline for the applications to the school board being contested in Memphis federal court was the end of the business day Tuesday. And there was a deadline rush with 32 applications on Tuesday alone.
The two tracks to schools consolidation are about to cross now that Memphis voters have settled the consolidation referendum that is the mainline for the journey to one public school system in Shelby County.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is in Memphis Monday for the announcement that Mitsubishi will be building a plant at Rivergate Industrial Port.
But before he leaves town, Haslam will be asked multiple times, privately and publicly, about his decision to sign the schools consolidation bill as the weekend began.
The Shelby County school system's compromise offer to the Memphis City Schools board failed this week for a number of reasons.
Those reasons suggest different motives on the MCS board for supporting a charter surrender and turning over the larger school system to the much smaller county school system.
The Memphis City Schools (MCS) board voted down a compromise proposal Tuesday from Shelby County School officials.
The 2-7 vote against the compromise sets the stage for the Shelby County Election Commission to meet Wed. and set a date for a March referendum on the MCS charter surrender approved by the board in December.
Thursday evening's special meeting was called by board members who wanted to leave no room for error in the move to a citywide referendum on the charter surrender. A copy of the resolution had already been delivered to the Shelby County Election Commission.
The Memphis City Schools (MCS) board has approved surrendering the school system's charter subject to a referendum by Memphis voters early in the new year.
The resolution was approved on a 5-4 vote by the MCS board after hours of often emotional debate in which even Supt. Dr. Kriner Cash took a stand.
Memphis City Schools board members may make the most important decision of their tenures Monday night with a resolution to surrender the school system's charter.
If the resolution passes and is then sent to the Shelby County Election Commission, the charter would go to Memphis voters for a referendum sometime in March.
The compromise to the standoff between Shelby County's two public school systems is a state legislative study committee that could be introduced on the first day of the legislative session next month in Nashville.
Memphis City Schools board members take a procedural but important step Monday evening in their consideration of surrendering the school system's charter.
At the non-voting meeting, the board will set its agenda for the Dec. 20 meeting.
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. plans to talk with Memphis City Schools (MCS) board members before they take any vote on surrendering their charter.
And Wharton this week said he's not sure what he will tell them about a decision that has grown to consume the local political horizon in the short space of two weeks.
Mediation. Surrender. Taxing authority. Installment plans. Special district status. Lump sum payments.
It's enough to make a school superintendent who puts great value in staying calm admit his unease.
Mediation is the latest direction in a complex school funding morass that is getting more complex by the day.
Memphis City Council members Tuesday voted to have their attorney file a motion in Chancery Court seeking non-binding mediation on how and how much the city should pay the Memphis City Schools (MCS) system in a two-year funding dispute.
The latest move in the three-year battle over city funding of Memphis City Schools could be a referendum on the Nov. 2 ballot.
Memphis City Council chairman Harold Collins is proposing a citywide vote on changing the city charter to abolish the part of it that gives the city the power to fund the Memphis school system with a school tax or any other kind of revenue or assets.
Two days after the Nov. 4 elections, the final unofficial totals were finally posted by the Shelby County Election Commission. The long vote count involved absentee ballots whose count was delayed because of problems with an optical scanning machine.
The count shows over 400,000 Shelby County voters participated -- a record setting turnout for Shelby County in the most popular election cycle historically with local voters. However, it amounted to a 62 percent voter turnout for Shelby County.
These are the unofficial election results in selected races including the ten charter amendment referenda.
U.S. President
Shelby County results
All 274 precincts reporting
Barack Obama 255,541 64%
John McCain 145,137 36%
U.S. Senate
Lamar Alexander 189,471 51%
Bob Tuke 173,354 47%
Memphis City Council Super District 9 Position 1
All 114 precincts reporting
Kemp Conrad 47,739 42%
Paul Shaffer 37,594 33%
John Willingham 23,070 20%
Arnett Montague III 5,293 5%
Memphis School Board At Large Position 1
All 231 precincts reporting
Freda Williams 83,429 44%
Cynthia Gentry 81,766 43%
Menelik Fombi 22,108 12%
Germantown Board of Aldermen
All 13 precincts reporting
Position 3
Mike Palazzolo 15,022 72%
Donna Chandler Newman 5,842 28%
Position 4
Mark Billingsley 11,117 54%
Frank Uhlhorn 9,375 46%
Position 5
Ernest Chism 10,364 51%
Gary Pruitt 5,316 26%
James A. Danielik 2,550 13%
David J. Spann 2,002 10%
Collierville Mayor
All nine precincts
Stan Joyner 11,891 58%
Brannon Howse 5,130 25%
Tom Allen 3,609 17%
U.S. Cong. 9th District
All 208 precincts reporting
Steve Cohen 198,265 88%
Jake Ford 10,973 5%
Dewey Clark 10,013 4%
Shelby County Charter Amendment No. 364
Five countywide offices become charter offices with no salary petitions for four of five offices.
Yes 237,032 68%
No 112,438 32%
Shelby County Charter Amendment No. 365
Term limits of two consecutive four-year terms for those elected sheriff, county clerk, trustee, register and assessor.
Yes 276,531 79%
No 75,104 21%
Memphis City Charter Ordinance No. 5232
Provisions for the recall of a City Council member.
Yes 171,489 77%
No 50,210 23%
Memphis City Charter Ordinance No. 5265
City residency requirement for division directors and other city appointees.
Yes 161,205 72%
No 64,013 28%
Referendum No. 1
Term limits of two consecutive four-year terms for those elected to City Council and city mayor post.
Yes 179,844 78%
No 49,852 22%
Referendum No. 2
Staggering City Council terms and moving city elections to even-numbered years in November every two years.
Yes 145,606 72%
No 55,063 28%
Referendum No. 3
No sale of Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division without approval by city voters.
Yes 156,570 80%
No 39,116 20%
Referendum No. 4
Any elected or appointed city official indicted or charged with corruption is suspended with pay.
Yes 167,369 75%
No 55,080 25%
Referendum No. 5
Instant runoff voting as an option in school board and City Council district races.
Yes 154,269 71%
No 64,016 29%
Referendum No. 6
Mayoral vacancy process in which council chairman becomes interim mayor.
Yes 188,608 85%
No 33,250 15%
Two days after the Nov. 4 elections, the final unofficial totals were finally posted by the Shelby County Election Commission this evening. The long vote count involved absentee ballots whose count was delayed because of problems with an optical scanning machine.
John McCain 145,137 36%
Paul Shaffer 37,594 33%
Freda Williams 83,429 44%
Cynthia Gentry 81,766 43%
Ernest Chism 10,364 51%
Gary Pruitt 5,316 26%
Stan Joyner 11,891 58%
Yes 238,771 68%
No 113,337 32%
Yes 278,659 79%
No 75,538 21%
Yes 172,834 77%
No 50,437 23%
Yes 162,344 72%
No 64,475 28%
Yes 181,235 78%
No 50,099 22%
Yes 146,872 73%
No 55,390 27%
Yes 158,022 80%
No 39,296 20%
Yes 168,635 75%
No 55,401 25%
Yes 155,388 71%
No 64,467 29%
Yes 190,113 85%
No 33,367 15%
At 10 p.m. Tuesday, crowds in Memphis and across the country were reacting to Barack Obama's historic victory in the 2008 presidential general election.
To that point, not one vote cast in Shelby County had been counted and posted by the local Election Commission.
These are the unofficial election results for Shelby County. The state-wide results in the Presidential election as well as the U.S. Senate races in Tennessee and Mississippi are also included.
The results become official after an audit and certification by the Shelby County Election Commission as well as state election officials.
What if there was an election and no one was on the ballot?
That is the prospect the Shelby County Election Commission will address at a special meeting this afternoon.
Local election officials disqualified Memphis City Schools board member Stephanie Gatewood from running for re-election on the Nov. 4 ballot because she failed to file a campaign finance report by the Aug. 21 qualifying deadline for school board candidates. Gatewood had no challengers.
It looked like Memphis school board member Stephanie Gatewood was on her way to re-election without opposition on the Nov. 4 ballot.
That was until Wednesday (Aug. 27) – the day before the Shelby County Election Commission certified the local portion of the ballot.
The deadline for Memphis City Council and Memphis City Schools board candidates to withdraw from the Nov. 4 ballot is noon today.
The field in the special election for City Council Super District 9 Position 1 dropped to 10 contenders after the withdrawal this week of attorney Regina Morrison Newman.
A field of 11 candidates had filed by Thursday's noon deadline for an open seat on the Memphis City Council on the Nov. 4 ballot. Four of the contenders ran for the council just a year ago. Also at the deadline, three Memphis school board members were effectively re-elected when they failed to draw any opposition.
A field of 11 candidates had filed by today's noon deadline for an open seat on the Memphis City Council on the Nov. 4 ballot. Four of the contenders ran for the council just a year ago. Also at the deadline, three Memphis school board members were effectively re-elected when they failed to draw any opposition.
The Nov. 4 ballot will move a step closer to completion this week with Thursday's noon filing deadline for candidates in the special Memphis City Council election and the races for five of the nine Memphis school board positions.
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Nintendo undeniably has the richest stable of first-party franchises in the contemporary console landscape. Recently, our own Ben Reeves suggested that Big N give hungry gamers a new Metroid. Samus Aran isn't the only Nintendo star being neglected. Captain Falcon needs some love, too.
In an interview with IGN, famed designer Shigeru Miyamoto tempered expectations for a return to the futuristic tracks of F-Zero. "I think where I struggle is that I don't really have a good idea for what's new that we could bring to F-Zero that would really turn it into a great game again," he told interviewer Rich George.
For those that are absolutely craving hovercraft racing though, Mario Kart 8 for Wii U will introduce anti-gravity and wild new tracks. Miyamoto had more to say about Nintendo's approach to its franchises and balancing great ideas with limited resources. Be sure to read the entire interview on IGN for the details.
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Avto Metals are a result of the discovery of a new quantum interference effect, which we have called the Avto Effect. The Avto Effect will enable the transformation of existing materials into materials with precisely-defined properties for almost any electronic application. These new materials will give scientists, engineers, and product designers a previously unavailable range of options in creating new technologies and products. In effect, Avto Metals form entirely new materials with customized electrical properties.
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Initial applications will be simpler and cheaper diodes and cathodes, including for amplifiers, mass spectrometers, instruments, and flat panel displays. Applications also include new technologies for efficient electrical power generation (such as Power Chips), and for cooling and refrigeration (such as Cool Chips). Future applications may include transistors, which are the technical bases for all microelectronic devices -- such as computers, cellphones, and multifunction digital tools. However, the full range of Avto Metals applications will not be known for decades, as scientists and engineers find new ways to use them.
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Broad-ranging patents cover the design, manufacture, and use of Avto Metals. These patents are licensed to Avto Metals plc, a majority-owned subsidiary of Borealis Exploration Limited. The Avto Effect was theorized, researched and discovered by Dr. Avto Tavkhelidze, a Principal Scientist at Borealis, for whom the technology is named.
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Below is another excerpt from my booklet. As you can see, those I am posting here are not in order listed in the booklet, but are some random topics to give you the range of ideas and approaches to writing your childhood memories and family stories. This particular topic developed from a teaching strategy and was written in 2003. It is a wonderful subject for many, many stories, and some of my writing students have used it as an underlying theme for their entire memoirs. Even if you lived in several neighborhoods, this can section your life in to various units and allow you to write many memories within the time span, giving the reader an entire picture of your life.
"Memoing" My Memories Topic 8:
The Neighborhood
As we have discussed your childhood home/homes in Topic 4, let us focus on the neighborhood in general and the activities and the events surrounding it. No doubt this could result in countless stories, so we'll start with a great brainstorming technique to give you the bases for future writings, as well.
If you lived in more than one home, pick one for now, but try this with all of them, if you can. A neighborhood could just be the block on which you lived or the few houses surrounding your rural home.
First, think back to what your neighborhood was like. Was it rural, urban, or suburban? Did you live in a large or small town, in the middle of the city or on the perimeter?
Who were the neighbors? Can you remember their names? Which houses were theirs?
Was there a unique member of your neighborhood...a kind person who asked you to do errands and tipped you enough for a candy bar or ice cream...a grouchy person whose yard often harbored your baseball or balsa wood airplane...the person whom no one knew well…? Was there a bully on the block? (Even if it was YOU!)
What games did you play in the street or yards with neighbor kids? What games differed from the summer through the winter? Where did you play—a vacant lot, the end of the street, a particular yard? Did everyone get along?
After thinking about these things, draw a map of your childhood street. Add some features unique to each house and the names of the people in the houses. Now choose an event centered on this area and write. Be certain to jot down other ideas on which to write later. There is no doubt many great stories to tell….
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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man 2010 has just flew by... and i got so little done.
rather than repeat this unproductive year, i've decided it is time for a change in the new year.
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one caution for long time chronicle fans, with this new direction there may not be so many posts about my adventures in this new direction for the blog. while i have enough photographs for a couple years worth of posts, i'm not sure if people are enjoying them or not. please let me know your thoughts...
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Uptown Lexington named Salisbury native John Robert "Rob" Crawford IV as its new executive director during its annual meeting at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center on Wednesday.
Uptown Lexington named Salisbury native John Robert "Rob" Crawford IV as its new executive director during its annual meeting at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center on Wednesday.
"After careful consideration and a thorough search, we are pleased to have selected Rob as our executive director," said Tim Ragan, president of the Uptown Lexington board of directors. "We had numerous qualified applicants, but we felt he most closely matched our posted job description."
Crawford says he is extremely impressed with the diversity and authenticity of Uptown Lexington's businesses and stores.
"It is a real uptown that caters to everybody's day-to-day needs as well as whims," he said. "There really is something for everybody, whether you need groceries, hardware, looking for a boutique or are heading out for dinner."
Uptown Lexington has been looking for someone to fill the executive director position since previous executive director Jo Ellen Edwards resigned in March after serving in that position since 2008.
The executive director of Uptown Lexington coordinates with businesses and organization in the uptown area and acts as a liaison with many government agencies. They are responsible for the development and execution of the Main Street program and is the principal on-site staff person responsible for coordinating all local program activities.
Crawford says he excited to begin work and believes the city will continue to grow by building on successful relationships with merchants and partner organizations.
"By developing new partnerships and building on the old, Lexington will continue to grow as an inviting, successful and progressive place to live, do business and visit," he said. "This in turn will mean better property values, a growing economy, an increasing diversity of business and services and ultimately, a very high quality of life for the citizens of Lexington."
Crawford received a bachelor's of art degree in English from Wake Forest University and a master's degree in historic preservation from the University of Georgia.
He has an extensive background in historic preservation. He served as historic preservation commissions coordinator for the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office in Raleigh from 2010 to present. He was also a certified local government coordinator for that office, as well as for the Tennessee State Historic Preservation Office.
"I think my historic preservation background will help Uptown Lexington expand its support of well-planned and well-designed rehabilitations of historic buildings," Crawford said.
The job description that was posted on the North Carolina Downtown Development Association webpage describes the executive director position as someone with experience with economic development projects, historic preservation, historic tax credits, grant writing, budgeting and public relations skills.
"Rob is a progressive thinker and is the kind of guy who can get along with anybody. We are looking forward to working with him and issuing in a new era for Uptown Lexington," said Ragan.
Crawford said that he was impressed by how much Uptown Lexington offers within a compact space.
"It still breathes and flows freely and I think the main thing that makes this possible is that uptown is so visually attractive. Lexington is truly like nowhere else," he said.
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The perfect piece may be just around the corner! Enhance your personal decorating style with one-of-a-kind acquisitions from flea markets, tag sales, estate sales, and eBay.
What: Dining Room Table
Source: Brimfield Flea Market
How it's being used: Designer Katie Brown mixed the rustic dining room table she found at Brimfield (near Boston) with china cabinets and chairs from Drexel Heritage. She calls the Pratt & Lambert Vintage Claret walls "fierce, but warm."
Interior designer: Katie Brown
Learn more about designer Katie Brown's unique decorating style.
What: Antique chest
Source: French flea market
How it's being used: The marble-topped antique chest shares space in the foyer with an antique Persian rug, a mirror from Niermann Weeks, and a Victorian mother-of-pearl parlor chair.
Interior designers: Lili O'Brien and Leigh Anne Muse
What: Leather club chair and coffee table
Source: Flea markets
How they're being used: The comfy club chair and rustic coffee table (an African flea market find) mingle happily in a cozy reading nook with a view of the kitchen below. The rug is from Alhambra de Taos in New Mexico. "We don't worry about things going together," says homeowner Steve McKenzie. "If you collect pieces you love, there's a common story that allows you to mix those pieces together. They express your passions and desires."
Interior designer: Kerry Howard
Check out this house designed for serious collectors.
What: Dining table
Source: French flea market
How it's being used: Found at Marche Biron, a sparkling gold-and-crystal chandelier adds a touch of luxury to a dining room that mixes and matches sleek furnishings with traditional elements. The elegant mirror hanging over the mantel came from Marche aux Puces, another flea market in France. Whitewashed doors from the 18th century and reclaimed 100-year-old heart pine flooring add layers of rustic charm.
Interior designer: Ann Runion Carter
See more images from this stylish Bel Air home.
What: Light fixture
Source: Paris flea market
How it's being used: The copper light fixture -- with its wonderful green patina – supplements natural light in the breakfast nook. The rattan chairs are from Maine Cottage and the custom X-base trestle dining table is from Mecox Gardens.
Interior designers: Joe Lucas and Parrish Chilcoat
Tour this turn-of-the-century Colonial on the Jersey Shore.
What: Starburst wall art
Source: Paris flea market
How it's being used: This intricate starburst was given a position of honor in designer Gary McBournie's Boston loft. Set against a painted brick wall, the wall art overlooks a tuxedo sofa lined with pillows and a matching pair of glass-top coffee tables. Anchor
Interior designer: Gary McBournie
Enjoy a retrospective of Gary McBournie's designs.
What: Hutch
Source: Flea market
How it's being used: Homeowner Carmen Lopez found the old hutch at a flea market, covered it in Behr's "Elephant Skin" taupe paint, and filled it with jewelry and glass jars filled with bathroom staples. A sea-grass wall covering offers a textured backdrop for displayed items. "I keep the house as stylish as possible, but I can operate on the cheap," Carmen says. "Decorating on a budget can be twice the fun." See the next two slides for more examples of Carmen's decorating style.
Interior designer: Carmen Lopez
What: Bed
Source: Estate sale
How it's being used: Carmen outfitted the master suite's twisted-poster bed with a colorful mixture of decorative pillows, "Pearls" bedding by Barbara Barry, and a vintage throw. The eclectic design also includes Moorish bedside chests from Bernhardt, glass table lamps from Crate & Barrel, and a sunburst mirror from Ballard Designs. "It's not a style per se," Carmen says of her unique approach to decorating. "It's a little bit of everything."
Interior designer: Carmen Lopez
What: Fine silver
Source: Flea markets and antique stores
How it's being used: Carmen Lopez's gleaming silver collection lines the walls flanking the arched opening in her dining room. She started her collection with the tea set (lower left), which she purchased on Portobello Road in London. Over time she increased the collection with goblets, cake stands, candlesticks, and other objects through her travels—from Boston flea markets to refined antiques stores elsewhere in New England. Many pieces are cherished gifts. "None of it is priceless," she says. "It's thememory each item exudes that makes it special."
Interior designer: Carmen Lopez
What: Player piano roll stand
Source: Flea market
How it's being used: Similar in size to a safe, the vintage player piano roll stand with hand-painted canvas sides displays decorative art in the keeping room. Above it hang two paintings by homeowner Steve McKenzie, and a figurative painting by Moshe Rosenthalis. The curtains are from Peachtree Fabrics.
Interior designer: Kerry Howard
What: Dining chairs
Source: eBay
How they're being used: After being purchased on eBay, the chairs were painted white and recovered in a glazed linen fabric with metallic threads that complement the sparkling walls. The lacquered-top round table was designed by Gail Plechaty, Real Simple Design. The silver-leaf floor was hand-painted by Karen Nelson.
Interior designer: Gail Plechaty
See more images from this bright, white, and inviting family home.
What: Light fixture
Source: eBay
How it's being used: In this Brooklyn brownstone, the parlor floor houses the kitchen and dining room—both of which were furnished by the homeowners from a variety of sources. The contemporary chandelier purchased on eBay hangs above an olive green Strut Table from Blu Dot, and Salt Chairs from Design Within Reach. The area rug is a family heirloom.
Architect: Barton Myers
What: Tripod lamp
Source: Paris flea market
How it's being used: The antique tripod lamp—scored by homeowner Adam Pincus at a Paris flea market—stands at attention in the den/office/guest room. Other den furnishings include a mid-century modern coffee table, an area rug from West Elm, a tag sale mirror on the mantel, and a sofa from Ligne Roset. See more of Adam's and spouse Suzanne Myers' great finds in the following two slides.
Architect: Barton Myers
What: Desk chair
Source: Paris flea market
How it's being used: Found at a flea market, the antique metal desk chair pulls up to a vintage desk topped with a desk lamp by Thomas O'Brien for Target. The chair fabric is also by Thomas O'Brien. The Orchid wallpaper by Cole & Son, which covers a single wall in the master bedroom and den, makes a stunning backdrop for the couple's eclectic collections of furniture and artwork.
What: Fireplace mantel
Source: Paris flea market
How it's being used: Designer Suzanne Tucker found the 9-feet-tall carved limestone mantel at a Paris flea market 15 years ago. She kept the 16th-century artifact in storage, waiting for a room with the proper proportions to handle it. Now the mantel resides in Lauri McFarlin's cavernous common room furnished with three antique Oushak rugs that define separate seating areas. The Italian neoclassical tole lanterns on the mantel, circa 1780, still bear the original paint.
Interior designer: Suzanne Tucker
What: Wicker furniture
Source: Flea market
How it's being used: Now repainted a lush green, the wicker furniture provides comfy seating behind a colonnade the runs the length of the home's exterior. Formal columns and original shutters frame the retreat (which faces a Mediterranean-inspired garden), while Moroccan lanterns and hanging lights add a romantic touch. "I love collecting," says homeowner Tracey Smolin. "The hunt for the perfect piece is always around the corner in my world. Wherever we go, I shop at antiques shops or flea markets to see if there is a treasure there awaiting me."
Interior designer: Mark Williams
What: Needlepoint chairs
From: Paris flea market
How they're being used: They may not be imposing, but two small-scale needlepoint chairs discovered at a Paris flea market were the impetus for the home's palette. "These chairs just called to us," says homeowner Mary Lynn Mannon. "When we found them, we didn't know where they were going to go, but we knew we had to have them. The colors are so beautiful and easy on the eyes. They set the tone for the house."
Interior designer: Eleanor Cummings
What: Loveseat, French chairs, coffee table
Where: Paris flea market
How they're being used: The custom loveseat, matching French chairs, and coffee table create a comfortable seating area in a pleasingly pastel, French-inspired master bedroom. Antique porcelain cherub lamps rest on new gilded end tables. The chandelier is original to the house.
What: Art Deco smoking chairs and a map of Paris
Source: Paris flea market
How they're being used: Designer and homeowner Michael Connors framed the circa 1734 map of Paris and hung it in this colorful bedroom. A pair of French art Deco leather smoking chairs (one of two shown) now sit atop a contemporary sisal rug. A mirror substitutes for a window behind the bed.
Interior designer: Michael Connors
What: Etchings
Source: Yard sale
How they're being used: Homeowner and designer Roger Higgins bought the etchings of Florence, Italy, at a yard sale. "I love etchings and drawings without color," says Roger. "They can move easily from room to room." See next slide to find out what Roger did with other estate sale finds.
Interior designers: Roger Higgins and Ann Shipp
What: Side table and coffee table
Source: Estate sale
How they're being used: The glass-top coffee table and gold side table, both estate-sale finds, serve a well-appointed seating area in this Williamsburg-style home. The neutral sofa is backed by an antique embossed-leather screen purchased at auction. "I call it 'jarring juxtaposition,'" says homeowner Roger Higgins of his decorating style. "A beautiful antique paired with a chrome lamp, or taffeta with a sisal rug. The mix keeps things fresh."
Interior designers: Roger Higgins and Ann Shipp
What: Dining chairs
Source: Garage sales and secondhand shops
How they're being used: Assorted chairs turn two old tables slipcovered with water-resistant fabric into an elegant al fresco dining area where the Bonds eat most of their meals. The loggia in question is sheltered by a wisteria canopy and vine-covered courtyard walls. "It was about going for a great amount of light and a sense of the indoors and outdoors being one," says homeowner Marcia Bond. See the Bonds' kitchen on the next slide.
Interior designer: Marcia Bond
What: Farm table
Source: Yard sale
How it's being used: Marcia found the vintage table base – minus a top – at a yard sale where it was chained to a tree. She topped the wood base with a large slab of marble and a 36-inch stretch of butcher block to create a 96x39-inch island. "We needed to make it taller and longer so it wasn't dwarfed," Marcia says.
Interior designer: Marcia Bond
What: Desk
Source: Side of the street
How it's being used: Designer Suzanne Grua McGrath found the desk on a street in Brooklyn, and appropriated it as a small corner writing table in her living room. She then gave it to daughter, Lauren, who reinvented it as a vanity by adding a bargain mirror from Anthropologie. "We just cobbled together pieces for a great look," Suzanne says. "[The table is] probably not worth anything, but it has good bones." See more views from this apartment on the next two slides.
Interior designer: Suzanne Grua McGrath
What: Lamp
Source: Flea market
How it's being used: The mother-daughter pair found the bold yellow lamp caked in dust at a flea market. "It adds the perfect pop of color," Lauren says. The love seat is from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and the Swedish occasional tables were found in a consignment store.
Interior designer: Suzanne Grua McGrath
What: Chair
Source: Craigslist
How it's being used: Lauren says friends flip for her old cane-sided chair – one of a pair found on Craigslist for $25. Once an ugly pink, the chair gained new charms when Lauren painted it black and upholstered it in inexpensive fabric. "It's probably the most inexpensive thing here," she says, "but all my friends say, 'Oh my gosh. Where did you get this chair?'" Lauren also turned an heirloom dresser into a statement piece by painting it white and adding hardware found in a sale basket at Anthropologie.
Interior designer: Suzanne Grua McGrath
What: Dress form
Source: Flea market
How it's being used: An antique wire dress form's curvy silhouette stands out against the back wall's painted picture-frame molding. Standing the form beneath an oil portrait adds texture to the living room's furnishings. Other found pieces include an Aubusson-style rug from an estate sale and a vintage Lucite lamp from a resale shop. The mirrored screen is from Niermann Weeks.
Interior designer: Barbara Franceski
What: Regency Chairs
Source: eBay
How they're being used: Mahogany bookshelves offer a gleaming backdrop to Regency chairs purchased on eBay, one of Designer Zem Joaquin's favorite shopping sources. (Zem is known for her eco-friendly interiors and decorating with used furniture.) The vintage Louis XV-style games table, purchased from Coup d'Etat, is by Alberto Pinto.
Interior designer: Zem Joaquin
What: Chandelier
Source: Texas Round Top Antiques Fair
How it's being used: The old iron chandelier was scooped up at the nationally popular Round Top Antiques Fair. Now it hangs over a kitchen table that belongs to homeowners Jerry and Lisa Simon, who relied upon older materials and recycled elements to build and furnish their new home. "We scoured the countryside to reclaim beautiful, timeless materials that would add the texture and create the interest we wanted in our home," Lisa says. "We hoped to convey a collected feel."
Interior designer: Sandra Lucas
What: Louis XV chairs, vase
Source: Marches aux Puces flea market
How they're being used: Found in Paris, this pair of vintage Louis XV fauteuils (open arm chairs) were updated with a painted stripe down the center – an homage to 20th-century fashion designer Pauline de Rothschild. They now flank the apartment's ornate fireplace and a coffee table showcasing a large 1930s Lalique vase found at Marches aux Puces. The decorative moldings and fireplace mantel are original to the home. The patterned fuchsia drapery fabric is from Manuel Canovas. See next two slides for additional flea market details from this apartment.
Interior designer: Eric Lysdahl
What: Coral
Source: Marches aux Puces flea market
How it's being used: The collection of antique coral and seashells lends texture alongside stacks of books on the fireplace mantel.
Interior designer: Eric Lysdahl
What: Horn sculptures
Source: Flea market
How they're being used: In a bedroom, matching horn sculptures mingle their rustic attitude with a Parisian street scene photographed by a family friend and a lamp from Bazar de L'Hotel de Ville. The mirror over the antique chest is from Kaolin in Paris.
Interior designer: Eric Lysdahl
What: Portrait
Source: Estate sale
How it's being used: Homeowner, designer, and long-time antiques collector Christopher Coffin filled his living room nearly to the top of its 20-foot vaulted ceiling with antique portraits bought for their looks more than price or provenance. The one above the fireplace cost $50 at a Tulsa estate sale. "He's all bunged up, but I love him that way," Christopher says.
Interior designer: Christopher Coffin
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Our studly LGBT ally Ben Cohen is teasing his upcoming 2014 calendar which is sure to grace many a wall on January 1!!
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The proceeds for the calendar go towards Ben's anti-bullying organization, Stand Up Foundation.
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Metals ETFs took a second day of battering on Friday as gold futures traded back down at December lows.
The battering came as the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve\'s Federal Open Market Committee indicated that there was greater than expected sentiment toward backing away from ongoing stimulus.
The SPDR Gold Shares ETF shed 1.1% on Friday after falling on Thursday.
Gold prices Friday are off nearly 9% from their 52-week highs. The metal has fallen about 6% over the last 6 weeks.
The iShares Silver Trust ETF fell about 1% on Friday.
It\'s 21% off its 52-week high, and down 9.3% over the last month.
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Interior Stateroom with Virtual BalconyA high-definition screen that spans nearly floor to ceiling, providing real-time views of the ocean and...
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Ocean View StateroomTwo twin beds that convert to Royal King, private bathroom and sitting area. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 179 sq....
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Central Park View Stateroom With Balcony
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Boardwalk View Balcony Stateroom
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Large Balcony Stateroom
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Ocean View Stateroom
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private bathroom and sitting area. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 179 sq. ft. The cabin contains following furniture items:two twins convert to royal king, hair dryer, private bathroom w/shower, vanity area w/chair, closet, adjustable a/c, tv, radio, phone, sofa, nightstands, ocean view window, safe
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom
- Concierge Service
- All Day Access to Coastal Kitchen*
- Specialty Bottled Water (upon arrival)
- Complimentary VOOM, The Fastest Internet at Sea†
- Priority Boarding and Departure
- Priority Dining Reservations
- Reserved Seating Area in Select Entertainment Venues
- Suite Lounge Access (complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cocktails each evening)
- Access to Suite Sun Deck
- Exclusive Access to the Barefoot Beach Club** at our Private Destination Labadee®
- Spa Bathrobes for Use Onboard
- Luxury Pillow Top Mattress
- Luxury Bathroom Amenities by L'Occitane®
*Please note, reservations are required for dinner. Beverages not included. †Surf + Stream package. One device per person for each guest booked in a Sky suite. Access codes will be provided upon arrival. **Barefoot Beach cabanas are an additional cost and require reservations.
Owner's Suite
- Concierge Service
- All Day Access to Coastal Kitchen*
- Specialty Bottled Water (upon arrival)
- Complimentary VOOM, The Fastest Internet at Sea†
- Priority Boarding and Departure
- Priority Dining Reservations
- Reserved Seating Area in Select Entertainment Venues
- Suite Lounge Access (complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cocktails each evening)
- Access to Suite Sun Deck
- Exclusive Access to the Barefoot Beach Club** at our Private Destination Labadee®
- Spa Bathrobes for Use Onboard
- Luxury Pillow Top Mattress
- Luxury Bathroom Amenities by L'Occitane®
*Please note, reservations are required for dinner. Beverages not included. †Surf + Stream package. One device per person for each guest booked in a Sky suite. Access codes will be provided upon arrival. **Barefoot Beach cabanas are an additional cost and require reservations.
Guarantee Inside Cabin - Category ZI
Multiple Decks
Interior Stateroom Category 6V
Multiple Decks
Interior Stateroom Category 4V
Multiple Decks
Interior Stateroom - Category 2V
Multiple Decks
Inside with VirtualBalcony - Category 4U
Multiple Decks
Ocean View Stateroom - Category 6N
Deck 3
Ocean View Stateroom - Category 2N
Multiple Decks
Central Park View w/Balcony Category 2J
Multiple Decks
Boardwalk View Balcony Category 4I
Multiple Decks
Boardwalk View Balcony Category 2I
Multiple Decks
Balcony Stateroom - Category 8D
Multiple Decks
Balcony Stateroom - Category 6D
Multiple Decks
Balcony Stateroom - Category 4D
Multiple Decks
Large Balcony Stateroom Category 2C
Multiple Decks
Grand Suite 1 Bedroom Category GS
Multiple Decks
Owner's Suite Category OS
Please note: All prices featured are per person (unless otherwise stated), and include non commission fares (taxes, fees and port expenses). Prices and availability are subject to change due to changes made by the Cruise Companies. Prices quoted are based on payments made via bank transfer. Visa and Mastercard payments incur a 1.5% transaction fee.
Day 1Miami Depart: Sat, Jun 15, 2019 @ 16:30
Day 2At Sea
Sun, Jun 16, 2019
Day 3At Sea
Mon, Jun 17, 2019
Day 4Basseterre
Arrive: Tue, Jun 18, 2019 @ 08:00
Depart: Tue, Jun 18, 2019 @ 17:00
Day 5Charlotte Amalie
Arrive: Wed, Jun 19, 2019 @ 07:00
Depart: Wed, Jun 19, 2019 @ 16:00
Day 6At Sea
Thu, Jun 20, 2019
Day 7Cococay
Arrive: Fri, Jun 21, 2019 @ 10:00
Depart: Fri, Jun 21, 2019 @ 19:00
Day 8Miami Arrive: Sat, Jun 22, 2019 @ 06:00
Onboard experience
Main Dining Room
Enjoy an expansive menu of delicious dinner options in early and late seating dining – as well as the flexible My Time Dining program.
Sorrento's Pizza
Grab a speciality pizza for the whole family, a Cheese & Pepperoni slice for the road or choose from many Italian favourites from Sorrento's menu. There's something for everyone.
Café Promenade
This café on the Royal Promenade offers speciality coffees, snacks and pastries in the morning and sandwiches and cookies throughout the day and night.
Boardwalk Dog House
How do you build your hot dog? Take a seat at the counter for traditional hot dogs, brats, sausages and other delicious linked meats, plus a variety of toppings to split a long bun.
Park Café
A casual-eats deli cafe offering made-to-order salads, paninis and freshly prepared sandwiches. Don't miss the signature 'Kummelweck' roast beef sandwich – a guest favourite.
Windjammer Marketplace
This seaside café offers buffet-style breakfasts and lunches. In the evenings, the café's laid-back atmosphere is complemented by a changing menu and restaurant-style service.
The traditional Japanese dishes at Izumi will impress you with pure, delicate flavours, freshness of ingredients and impeccable presentation. Choose from sushi rolls, sashimi, hot rock (ishi-yaki) plates and more.
Johny Rockets
Step into this '50s diner, which features red booths, retro décor, a jukebox, burgers, fries and the best old-fashioned malted milk shakes.
Whether it's a decadent Caramel Macchiato, a refreshing Frappuccino® Blended Beverage or a tempting pastry, guests can enjoy all their favourite Starbucks treats here onboard.
Jamie's Italian
Chef Jamie Oliver presents a menu of rustic Italian favourites, handmade with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Chops Grille
Quality, hand cut steaks at Royal Caribbean's Chops Grille
150 Central Park
150 Central Park serves up an intimate six-course experience of leading-edge cuisine in a modern setting. Enjoy seasonally, locally sourced menus developed by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz.
Sabor - in Spanish, it means flavour. But here, it's that and so much more. A vibrant dance across the plate and palate. A long heritage of fresh, simple ingredients, reimagined in full bloom.
The chefs twist the kaleidoscope to invent fantasy gourmet dishes, magical elixirs and more never-before-seen fare.
Solarium Bistro
Let the starlit ocean sky set the mood after dark, when the Solarium pool transforms into a fine dining destination. Explore a menu of inspired, sumptuous dishes that embrace healthy living through healthy eating.
Coastal Kitchen
Exclusively for guests in Grand Suites and above, as well as Pinnacle members, a fresh new fusion of California cool and Med-inspired taste
Suite Lounge
Guests staying in Grand Suite-level rooms and higher enjoy access to this lounge serving complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks.
Kids Club
This studio for the future Picasso will give children the opportunity to explore the world of colour and imagination through Adventure Art.
The first-ever children's state-of-the art theatre at sea. Children of all ages can learn about theatrical productions, take part in talent shows or sign up for hip-hop dance classes.
A fully-equipped lab where Einstein's-in-the-making can expand their knowledge.
Open 'til 2 a.m., teens can dance, listen to music or just hang out.
- Complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program
- Royal Babies & TotsSM Nursery
- Royal Babies® and Royal Tots® program
- Teen lounge areas and disco
- H2O Zone kids' water park
- 3D movie theater
- Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures
Parents love our new colourful nursery where our littlest guests can be left in the care of our trained professionals, to enjoy specially-designed programming and playgroups.
Entertainment - Shows and Performances
With seating for 600, theatregoers will be dazzled by the spectacular water shows, aerial acrobatics, stunning ocean views and non-stop entertainment.
A two-storey music & dancing lounge.
The state-of-the-art theatre features our award-winning Broadway-style theatre productions and aerial acts.
Family shows, late-night adult comedy and guest entertainers.
Art Gallery
Original artwork to view, browse, admire and enjoy. Pop in to find something to take home, or to simply inspire the soul.
Bars and Lounges
Mixology meets technology with robot bartenders serving cocktails engineered to perfection. And the robot bartenders have a tasty cocktail with your name on it.
Follow the Latin beat and find yourself in a night-time hot spot where you can keep up with live music and cool down with a mojito or caipirinha.
An authentic English pub offering a great meeting place for pints, people, performances and more.
The first-ever moving bar at sea, which ascends and descends over three decks. You have to see it to believe it.
This nautically themed bar is the perfect spot to enjoy a drink with friends.
Does sitting in the whirlpool make you thirsty? Have a drink at the solarium bar.
Grab a drink and a seat, and then sit back under one of our impressive glass-domed canopies.
Enjoy a glass of your favourite vino, participate in a wine tasting or sample something new from our world-class cellar.
Relaxation and Leisure
Dedicated to family, fun and nostalgia, this neighbourhood offers enough games, amusements and attractions to keep everyone entertained.
Tables for cards and board games. Everything is complimentary for your enjoyment.
A tranquil public space that combines nature and nautical life. A great place for relaxing, fabulous shopping, fine dining, and for just strolling around.
Sit in one of the cantilevered whirlpools in this tranquil, adults-only space with three decks of glass.
- An exclusive area that gives suites guests/gold SeaPass card holders the chance to soak-up and relax in the sun with lounge furniture, shaded seating areas and private service.
Harmony of the Seas' BVLGARI boutique embraces the luxurious lifestyle of the famed brand. Inspired by the past while looking to the future of style, BVLGARI jewellery, timepieces and fragrances exemplify the unrivalled excellence of Italian craftsmanship.
Renowned among the best Swiss watchmakers in the world, Hublot is known for an innovative approach to the craft that combines unexpected materials with distinctive design features. For the first time, this distinguished Swiss name finds its home onboard Harmony of the Seas.
Whether you're looking to make a splash by the pool, be the centre of attention at dinner or are simply in the mood for a delightful pick-me-up, swing by Kate Spade New York. The exclusive at-sea shop is brimming with playfully sophisticated handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear in crisp colours and graphic prints.
Casino Royale is part Vegas, part Monte Carlo and a whole lot of fun. Enjoy a variety of poker machines, video poker and extensive table games ranging from blackjack to craps and roulette. Plus, complimentary gaming lessons and exciting tournaments!
The comfortable conference centre features state-of-the-art presentation equipment and a variety of meeting rooms.
Your friends are never going to believe you surfed onboard a ship! Even the best beaches have bad days, but on the FlowRider®, surf's always up. Plus, whether you're boogie boarding or surfing, the FlowRider® is great fun for all ages and all skill levels.
Come and test your golf skills at our challenging miniature golf course that will entertain adults and children alike.
The 2 signature rock climbing walls are the most popular feature and are available on all Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Whether it's your first time on a rock wall or you're a seasoned climber, there are challenges for all levels of experience. Royal Caribbean will provide all of the equipment, including shoes, helmets and harnesses. All you need to do is bring a pair of socks and, of course, your sense of adventure.
Run a couple of laps while taking in the view. Our tracks are open to anyone.
Take a heart-pounding thrill ride, plunge down our bold new 10-storey slide – the tallest at sea.
This seaside fitness centre features modern exercise equipment and a variety of fitness classes.
Fly from one end of the Boardwalk to the other on a zip line suspended nine decks in the air. An amazing one-of-a-kind view and a thrilling one-of-a-kind experience.
Photo Gallery
View the moments that our ship photographers have captured onboard in our photo gallery. A great memento for families and couples.
Grab a mic, a few friends, and bring your voice to the hottest onboard karaoke bar on the Royal Promenade.
Water Activites
Ready, aim, soak! Introducing Royal Caribbean's biggest splash park yet, with slides, water cannons and waterfalls. And when the drench bucket fills up, everyone comes running.
- This tremendous trio of water slides is our Perfect Storm. Typhoon, Cyclone and Supercell are their names, and they're here to take you on a wet, wild ride. Exit on deck 15.
Ice Skating
A multi-purpose studio complex filled with activity all-day long. In the evenings catch our ice shows featuring professional ice skaters from around the world. And when the professionals are not performing, be the star of your own show on the ice skating rink.
Video Arcade
Blips, bleeps, clangs and cheers. Play to win in a classic arcade atmosphere with timeless games like Pacman and table hockey, plus the latest – Guitar Hero, Fast and Furious Drift and more.
Emerge renewed, relaxed and rejuvenated at our full-service spa offering a beauty salon and spa treatments, including massages, facials, manicures and a Medi-Spa.
Ship info
Introducing Symphony of the Seas® the newest addition to Royal Caribbean's award-winning Oasis Class fleet. The world's biggest ship with the world's best features just got even better. There's no turning back once you take the plunge 10 stories into the mysteries of the deep on the tallest slide at sea, Ultimate Abyss, as well as the exhilarating multilevel Perfect Storm slides. We've also reimagined and enhanced the unique experiences that have made Royal Caribbean the best cruise line overall 12 years in a row. As the kids explore Splashaway Bay, take a tree-lined stroll through Central Park, or find your own haven in any of the other seven iconic onboard neighborhoods. Sip a post-dinner cocktail crafted by a robot in our unique Bionic Bar. Share every moment with not just family onboard, but friends back home with VOOM - the fastest Internet at sea.
- Vessel: Symphony Of The Seas
- Year: 2018
- Beam: 213
- Cruising speed: 23
- Crew: 2,394
- Gross Tonnage: 225,000
- Passenger Capacity: 5,400
- Registry: Bahamas
- 10 Whirlpools
- 2 FlowRider® Surf Simulators
- 2 Rock-Climbing Walls
- 20 Dining Options
- 3D Movie Theatre
- 5 Pools
- 7 Distinct Neighborhoods
- Adult-Only Pool - Solarium
- Bionic Bar
- Casino Royale®
- Central Park
- Complimentary Kids Club
- Enrichment Classes
- Fitness Centre
- Full-sized Basketball Court
- Ice-Skating Rink
- Kids Club For 6 mths to 17 yrs
- Mini-Golf Course
- Spa with Thermal Suite
- Splashaway Bay
- The Tallest Slide At Sea
- VOOM Internet Connection
- Zip Line
Symphony Of The Seas - Deck Plans
Cruise code: SY07E202
7 nights
Eastern Caribbean Cruise
- Departing from Miami
- Symphony Of The Seas
- TV for in-cabin entertainment
- In cabin safe
- Full breakfast
- Buffet or a la carte lunch menu
- Buffet or 4 course a la carte dinners
- Musical stage shows and entertainment
- Special guest entertainers
- Latest release movies (in cabin and on big screen)
- Choice of Bars and Lounges
- Fully supervised children's programs for ages 3 to 17 years
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Mississippi growers will plant "a lot less corn" this year, but cotton acres will see an increase, Extension specialists said at recent area meetings in the northwest Delta.
"High fertilizer prices will put the damper on corn plantings," says Erick Larson, associate professor/research specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service.
As for cotton, Tom Barber, assistant Extension professor, plant and soil sciences, says "indications are that growers in every cotton county, except one, plan to increase acreage this year. We're looking for about 1.3 million acres, some of which I expect will be coming out of corn."
The two met with northwest Mississippi growers recently to discuss crop prospects for this season.
With high input costs for corn — particularly for nitrogen fertilizers and seed for newer Roundup Ready varieties — growers need to tailor their programs for optimum yields, Larson says.
"Ten years ago, growers were happy if they could get 100 bushels per acre dryland, 150 irrigated. Now, they need at least 150 bushels dryland, 200 irrigated."
Unfortunately, he says, some growers are still using 10-years-ago fertility and seeding rates. And others, while doing a good job with prescription nitrogen programs, often overlook other needed nutrients, such as phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and sulfur.
A good start is essential for top yields, he says. "Getting a good stand and adequate fertility are key factors for top yield potential, year-in and year-out."
In a five-year study, Larson says, Mississippi research has shown the optimum nitrogen rate to be 240 pounds per acre in a split application — one-third at planting or shortly after emergence, the rest as sidedress when the plants are near waist-high and application equipment can still get through the field. "You need to be sure adequate nitrogen is there when plants enter their rapid growth stage."
A rule of thumb, he says, is 1.3 pounds of nitrogen per bushel of yield goal.
Lodging, which can be a problem in a hurricane-beset season like 2005, can be root-caused or stalk-caused. "With stalk lodging, stalks break above ground; with root lodging, they break or pull up at the roots. Well-developed brace roots can help plants withstand root lodging."
To encourage a good root system, Larson says, don't plant or till when soils are marginally wet; don't plant too shallow, which encourages above-ground rooting and exposes roots to hot, dry conditions and insects; control early-season insects; provide adequate fertility; and choose hybrids that performance tests have shown to have strong rooting characteristics.
"Also, the location of ears on the stalk can be a factor in lodging — the higher the ears, the more weight is concentrated in the top of the plant, making it more susceptible to lodging."
Roundup Ready corn "really took off" with Mississippi growers last year, Larson says, with about 50 percent of acres in those varieties. While the varieties offer many advantages for weed control, he cautions that early applications are critical to reducing weed problems, and supplemental applications may be needed for broadleaf weeds, particularly morningglories.
"Be sure to heed restrictions and don't apply glyphosate to Roundup Ready corn after it's 30 inches tall. You need to hit the weeds as early as possible; once corn gets in its rapid growth phase, it can get away from you in a hurry." If tank-mixing atrazine with Roundup, the application needs to be made when corn is 12 inches or less.
Cotton options
Ninety percent of the state's cotton crop in 2005 was Roundup Ready varieties, says Tom Barber. Only 2 percent was Liberty Link varieties and 2 percent conventional varieties.
This year, the buzz is about Roundup Ready Flex, which allows growers more weed control options.
"Flex will allow them to move out of the four-leaf window and to spray higher rates for problem weeds. It will also allow them to increase acres without increases in labor and equipment."
It's important, Barber says, that growers "start with clean fields and stay clean." Applications should be made as timely as possible — "and it's critical that you keep track of which fields are Flex fields, because if you spray the wrong field, you can do major damage to your crop." Monsanto is reported to be providing flags for growers to mark Flex fields.
Barber says "it might be a good idea not to plant more than 10 percent of your crop in Flex until you get some experience with it on your farm and learn how best to manage it."
Researchers and growers are "seeing a lot of movement from broadleaf weeds to grasses" in cotton fields, he says, and producers may need to make pre-, post-, and lay-by applications for grasses and pigweeds.
"Growers have a lot of decisions to make, and they need to do their homework in choosing varieties."
They should look at stability and consistency of yield, he says. "And since most of our cotton now goes to the export market, quality is becoming a more important consideration."
Growers who have a history of verticillium wilt should look for varieties that have demonstrated reduced susceptibility to the disease, Barber says. "Variety tolerance is one of the best weapons we have for this disease."
Mississippi cotton and corn performance trials information can be found online at www.msucares.com. Click on the "Crops" link to get to the cotton and corn results.
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The 2.0 Adventure Series IFP smooth body shocks give you increased ride quality and the control you need when heading into the unknown. They use Fox's proven damping technology to provide a comfortable on-road ride and predictable off-road handling in a variety of conditions. The large 5/8 inch alloy steel shock shaft adds increased strength and rigidity. The shafts are hard-chrome plated to resist pitting and scratches that can damage shaft seals. Their Internal Floating Piston (IFP) separates the shock oil from the high-pressure, nitrogen charged gas chamber. The IFP eliminates oil aeration allowing maximum performance from the factory-tuned precision valving. Fox's bolt on, 2.0 Adventure Series IFP shocks provide increased damping in any terrain. Experience for yourself the added performance and precision control Adventure Series smooth body shocks deliver.
Bob Fox, founder of Fox Racing Shox, had a dream in 1957. That was to create a better shock absorber for dirtbike racing. From that dream Bob Fox built and grew Fox Racing Shox. Now Fox Racing Shox creates the type of performance shock absorbers that lead the Fox team to victory in the 2015 UTV World Championships and lead to the FOX Athletes dominating in the 2016 Mint 400. Fox has over four decades of experience manufacturing shocks that are meant to win in a variety of motorsports. Fox engineers take what they learn from dirtbike, mountain biking and drag racing and apply that technical knowledge to the development of off-road shocks. So Fox innovation and product support is top of the line. Shop Fox Racing Shox Now


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Makes: 4 servings
Time: about 20 minutes, plus time to cool
Pears can be poached at any stage of ripeness, with sugar added to the cooking water making up for any lack of fully developed natural sugars. So even with an unripe pear, this becomes an impressive, light dessert. Other fruits you can use: apples, apricots, peaches, nectarines, kumquats, or pineapple. Recipe from How to Cook Everything.
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 /2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or one 3-inch
cinnamon stick
4 pears
1. Combine the sugar and vanilla or cinnamon with 5 cups water in a medium saucepan (large enough to accommodate the pears) over high heat. Peel the pears, leaving their stems on. Core them by digging into the blossom end with a melon baller, spoon, or paring knife.
2. Lower the pears into the boiling water and adjust the heat so that it simmers gently. Cook, turning the pears every 5 minutes or so, until they meet little resistance when prodded with a thin-bladed knife, usually from 10 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to cool in the liquid.
3. Transfer the pears to serving plates. (At this point, you may cover and refrigerate the pears for up to a day; bring to room temperature before serving.) Reduce the poaching liquid to a cup or less (this can also be stored for a day), then spoon a little over each pear before serving.
Poached Pears with Asian Spices. Add 3 star anise, 5 slices fresh ginger, and 2 cloves to the poaching mix.
Pears Poached in Red Wine. Substitute 1 1/2 cups water, 1 1/2 cups red wine, 3/4 cup sugar, one 3-inch cinnamon stick, and 1 lemon, sliced, for the poaching liquid.


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Customer Success Story: VivaReal Increases Their Delivery Rate by 50% with SendGridJillian Wohlfarth
"We chose SendGrid because it's a developer-focused company. We knew that with SendGrid we wouldn't have to worry about delivery issues maintaining our email program." –Braulio Fernandes, Product Manager
VivaReal is an online portal for real estate based in São Paulo, Brazil. They began as a startup four years ago and have rapidly grown to having properties across 13 cities as they set their sights on becoming the most trustworthy real estate company in Latin America.
How VivaReal Uses Email
Email is the core engine of VivaReal's business strategy. It drives user acquisition and grows awareness for their properties with transactional email being their main revenue driver. They send anywhere from 10-15k transactional emails to agents a day. These emails are predominately from clients who are interested in properties that are listed on the site.
Before switching to SendGrid in June 2011, VivaReal sent email through an in-house email infrastructure. Like many other startups find, setting up and maintaining an in-house solution proved to be a costly drain on both their time and resources. And once their email volume grew, so did their delivery problems. They were using too many servers and their critical emails just weren't making it to their clients. Unfortunately for VivaReal, those lost emails directly correlated to lost business opportunities.
How VivaReal Scaled with SendGrid
VivaReal switched to SendGrid because their engineers knew that SendGrid was a developer-focused company that specialized in transactional email.
Since switching to SendGrid, VivaReal grown dramatically and now sends over 600,000 emails a month (and growing!). During this growth, they've benefitted from:
- Increased Deliverability
- Improved Customer Satisfaction
- Seamless Scalability
- Time savings
- In-depth reporting metrics
And even better, VivaReal went from a 60% delivery rate with their old in-house solution to an 88%-90% delivery rate with SendGrid.
To learn more about how VivaReal achieved this with SendGrid, read their case study here. And learn more about VivaReal at http://www.vivareal.com.br/.


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Hi everyone, I am excited to share the very first peak of one of Prima's Winter CHA Releases called the "Life Time" Collection!
It's an amazing gorgeous new line and I'm thrilled to share this project/layout I created called "Love These Memories"! The Life Time collection papers/prints, masks, flowers, stamps, embellishment, metal trinkets...everything.. are all amazing and your going to love it!
Here's a layout I made as a holiday gift! I truly believe that handmade gifts are the most precious thing you can ever give to a loved one :)
- Gather he beautiful prints from the Life Time collection along with the coordinating embellishments: metal trinkets, FLOWERS (all sizes), wooden buttons/tickets, ribbon, more flowers, etc.
- Gather tools: sharp exacto, scissors, Beacon Adhesive, crop-a-dile, cutting mat, inks, paper trimmer, border punches, etc.
- Next, GET BUSY! Use the alpha packaging material for the base of the top layer. Fold into pocket using directions on packaging.
- Grab your favorite picture and matte it with a paper that contrasts against the pocket.
- Cut out the tags or other embellishments you want to incorporate to the project. Look for phrases that are meaningful to you.
- Now your ready to embellish. Your project base is ready for you to start embellishing. add your flowers, trinkets.
- Tip: Imagine a triangle on your layout. Any shape of triangle. Now at the points of your triangle add clusters of embellishments. Your eye will move to these three points on your layout so make sure the points are where you want your focus to be. Face, title, cluster of pretty embellishments!
Do you like how it looks? Keep going! Add a title, trinkets! Have fun.. play with the design. You can do it. Just glue and do it!
- And the MOST important thing to remember: There's no right or wrong way to scrap! Enjoy the process, relax and have fun with it! You'll see..
Here's some photo's of the "Life Collection " Binder Book I created. I love how simple and fast this project was to create! Keeping the inside pages simple yet filled with patterned paper enables the recipient lots of fun opportunities to add their own special touch to the book!
Products used:
- 845476 Life Time Blue Bayou
- 845513 Life Time Grazia
- 845537 Life Time Love Tags
- 845469 Life Time Dolce
- 845483 Life Time Quilter
- 564582 Life Time Teal Flowers
- 564674 Life Time Metal Paper Clips
- 565527 Life Time Flowers
- 564896 Life Time Washi Tape
- 564728 Life Time Brads
- 563434 Life Time Metal Elements
- 562885 Life Time Canvas Sticker (packaging used)
Tools used:
- 890940 Distressing Tool
- 890964 Craft Knife
- 890995 Black Chalk Ink
Other: Prima teal ribbons, Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive,
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed seeing the scrappy magic that can be created with the Life Time collection! Email me at email@example.com if you have any comments or questions!!