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May 28, 2009 - Baldness and loreEdit
When asked about the reason for Fallen's change in hairstyle, Bashiok jokingly replied:
Do you want a lore reason or an actual reason? Source
After the deaths of the Fallen champions Bishibosh, Rakanishu, and Colenzo, the Fallen ceremoniously removed their top knots in their honor. Over the years the remembrance of the old heroes waned, new hair styles emerged, and the majority of the Fallen imps now sport mohawks which symbolize undivided unity and strength.
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All lore is just someone sitting around and making stuff up. Granted I'm not one of the writers for the game, and what I stated isn't going to be held as canon, but there's also the fact that it doesn't matter why their hair styles changed. But I think it's as good a reason as any. Source
May 22, 2009 - Fallen fitting into the gameEdit
Bashiok addressed concerns about how the Fallen fit into Diablo III:
The fallen are definitely our 'goofiest' demons. I sort of see them as the comedy relief of the Diablo franchise. Except you get to stab them.
They're small impish guys, mischievous, not very brave, little voices that talk really fast and seem to only be able to recount the names of other fallen. They're goofy looking, sort of oddly shaped, tubby little guys running on short little legs. They're about as far as we want to push any sort of silliness in the game though. But for that, they're perfect. I don't think anyone ever took the Fallen very serious. They shouldn't be, they're little annoying imps.
If we push to that extreme too much though then the game's not taken seriously enough, and if anything this is a dark and very serious game. But, at the same time, you want some breaks. We don't want to constantly bombard the player with the grotesque or else that too sort of loses some of its punch.
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Bashiok responded to an outraged poster that lamented about the choppy animation of the Fallen Shaman seen on the official site:
Hahah, well that just earns you a ban for so many reasons ... but I'll still address it. Why? I don't know, it's still a valid observation. And the outrage made me giggle.
So yeah, you can see that clipping issue pretty well on the model close up. The shaman was given a dagger fairly recently. From my old avatar you can see the previous model (sans dagger). The dagger was added, along with some slight model tweaks and re-texturing, to give the shaman a bit more of an edge (pah dum chhhh!). Toughen him up a little. The clipping, obviously something we try to avoid at all times when animating and building the item sets and models, in this case is practically unnoticeable at game-cam distance.
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Acquisition and deaccession policies
How do you make decisions about acquiring or no longer keeping collection items? Every museum needs a framework for such decisions. This guide, from National Services Te Paerangi, aims to help you develop suitable policies for that framework.
Our guide to guardians of iwiiwi tribal treasures may also be relevant:
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The staff aboard the ship was great and our room attendant truly made the trip. He greeted us by name each and every time he saw us and usually rushed to open our stateroom door for us. If we had any issues with the room they were handled quickly..... usually with in minutes of reporting the issue someone was knocking on our door to fix the issue. (we only had very minor issues.)
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New York (AFP) Oct 11, 2011
Opening arguments were due Wednesday at the start of the New York trial of Viktor Bout, an alleged Russian arms dealer described by the United States as "one of the most dangerous men" in the world.
The former Soviet military officer is accused of attempting to sell a huge arsenal, including hundreds of surface-to-air missiles to US agents in Thailand posing as members of Colombia's FARC leftist guerrilla organization.
After federal Judge Shira Scheindlin oversaw jury selection from a pool of about 80 prospective jurors Tuesday, lawyers were set to present their cases for the first time.
Throughout jury selection, Bout's wife and daughter sat in the back of the wood-paneled courtroom as Sheindlin gave jurors instructions on a case that sounds like the plot of a thriller, with references to powerful weapons, FARC and faraway locales including Russia, Africa and Colombia.
The mustachioed Russian has pleaded not guilty. And although his New York legal team concedes he did run a fleet of cargo planes, he has insisted he never sold or brokered so much as a single bullet.
He faces up to life in prison if convicted.
Thinner and more pale than at the time of his 2008 arrest in Thailand, Bout wore a dark suit, white shirt and blue tie to jury selection. It was the first time he has been seen in his own clothes, rather than prison garb, since he was extradited to the United States in 2010.
He remained serious faced through most of the proceedings, occasionally turning to look at the jury pool and to nod and signal to his wife and daughter.
Scheindlin and defense lawyers have expressed concern that Bout may be so notorious and his alleged crimes so outlandish that it may be difficult to ensure an impartial jury.
The concern prompted the judge to take the highly unusual decision to make jurors sign a statement swearing they will abstain from researching Bout's case while serving.
That instruction is given in every trial to prevent jurors from adding their own knowledge of a case to what's presented in court, but it is nearly always made orally.
Bout operated in the background of the shady transport business he admits he commanded in Africa, but his notoriety has grown since to near-legendary levels.
Violence-filled movie "Lord of War," starring Hollywood actor Nicholas Cage, was inspired by Bout's life, while the chief US Drug Enforcement Agency agent who organized the sting in Thailand has called the defendant "one of the most dangerous men on the face of the Earth."
Although they represent only a small percentage of all his alleged dealings, the charges against Bout in New York are hair-raising.
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Bout's more extended resume -- which is not directly at issue in the trial -- allegedly includes pouring weapons into wars in Afghanistan, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Sudan.
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The word jinn...means to be hidden...concealed.
There are so many correlations about the ginn and archons about being hidden...all of the knowledge is basically hidden...concealed.
I tell you why....
The majority of the gods or god in religious texts and various cultures through history is made up of these beings.
they hide behind other labels and intent.
When i said they imitate..only a certain faction imitates in there hierarchy.
The more evolved intelligent ones are the makers of the original systems. the rest imitate the system that's in place.
They have a hierarchy system through there intent that follows factional systems like we have on earth.
Religion was setup as a two fold system....one was implemented by the so called elite in body and the other was devised by the archonic influence...
The two go hand in hand.
All of the setup and influence was carried out in the morhpic fields that were setup.
A certain vibrational intent can be carried out in this field were it's overlaid over time, to setup other systems through a breakaway field.
They carry on through humanity's participation in these fields.
In other words...our participation by our consciousness in these fields carry on to built it's original intent.
We create and carry the original story lines and vibrations from the original setup in these morphic fields.
All the stories in the bible about certain gods and beings are the archons..jinns...gennie.
They are the master decievers...the hidden ones.
It's really complicated and hard to express the first creation stories in words.
They talk about these beings being created by sophia (earth). When she came into being.
They say that they existed before us.
That's bullshit.
Maybe before we came into body... but we have been around much longer.
It's virtually impossible to put down in words on how it came into being.
The only way that I can convey it and this won't do it justice is....there copies of our original inprint into creation. Not just matter...I'm talking about the source fields that came into being.
Unmanifested states carry inprints in the subatomic level.
To bring these inprints to life as such...it needs a conscious intent.
It's like a prism that reflects different fields of it's original makeup...it views it's own self into being.
This is were they originally came into being...consciousness has different compartments...in truth these compartments are not seprete.
There reflections of source.
So the archonic influence is a reflection from the primal source.
One mirror view of the prism.
I know this is hard to swallow and I know that there are many who are going to throw the bullshit star up.
I'm not concerned with ratings.
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How Safe Are Your Hand Sanitizing Wipes?
Being on-the-go it's hard to be able to wash your hands. Germs are everywhere and not being able to wash your hands when needed is unacceptable! That's when Hand Sanitizing Wipes come in handy! The Softy Hand Sanitizing Wipes claim that they kill 99.9% of every germ in their path.
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Racism denied Herb Carnegie but didn't stop him
By Stu Hackel
Herb Carnegie passed away on Friday, a great hockey player who deserved a shot in the NHL. It was denied him because he was black. But while the institutional racism of all big league pro sports, including the NHL, in that era prevented him from reaching his goal, he spent his post-playing years mentoring youngsters and started one of the first hockey schools in Canada and a foundation.
As an 18-year-old, Carnegie began attracting attention in 1938 while playing for the Toronto Junior Rangers under coach Ed Wildey, and one who saw him play at Maple Leaf Gardens was Conn Smythe, the owner of the Maple Leafs. Wildey told Carnegie that Smythe would sign him the next day...if he were white. Later, Smythe was widely reported to also have said, "I'll give any man $10,000 who can turn Herb Carnegie white." It was a slight that upset Carnegie at the time.
"The Toronto Maple Leafs was the team I rooted for as a boy," Carnegie said in a 2002 interview. "And to find out that was how the owner of the team I rooted for felt about me was shattering, just shattering."
It still upset him decades later, as Elliotte Friedman found out when he profiled Carnegie over the CBC on the Hockey Night in Canada pregame show.
Carnegie became a star in the mining leagues of the 1940s, small semi-pro loops that played the mining towns of northern Quebec and Ontario. That's where Hockey Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich, who grew up in Timmons, Ontario, saw him play. Mahovlich said Carnegie's slick moves and passing excellence inspired him, and the man who would later be called The Big M wanted to emulate him. Mahovlich told author Cecil Harris in Breaking The Ice, that he expected he'd soon see Carnegie and many other black players in the NHL. But that never happened.
The closest Carnegie came was a tryout given to him by the New York Rangers at their 1948 training camp. Carnegie was playing in the senior Quebec Provincial League for the Sherbrook Randies by that time, on a very productive line with his brother Ossie and Manny McIntyre, an all-black line dubbed, among other things, "The Black Aces." He'd won a scoring title, two consecutive MVP awards, and led Sherbrook to the league championship when the Rangers letter arrived.
"They were a good enough line to play in the American League, which was a level below the NHL," Hall of Fame referee Red Storey, who also played junior hockey with Carnegie, told Harris. "But Herbie was the leader. They couldn't have gone anywhere without Herb. He was good enough to play in the NHL. It was strictly color, not talent, that kept him out."
After a few days with the Rangers, it was obvious he belonged in pro hockey. The Rangers wouldn't offer him an NHL deal, however. They would give him $2,700 to play for their lowest level minor league team in Tacoma, Washington. Carnegie declined. He was already making $5,100 playing for Sherbrook and supplementing that with outside work in Quebec. The next day, the Rangers upped their offer to $4,700 and a place on their St. Paul USHL team, a step up on the ladder. He turned that down as well.
After a week of training camp, Carnegie was offered $4,700 and a place on the Rangers' top farm team, the New Haven Ramblers. With a wife and three children to support, he wouldn't take the pay cut, but he asked the organization if he could remain in camp, which he did, playing against NHLers, until the Rangers left upstate New York to begin their preseason barnstorming schedule. That was the last time an NHL team called him.
Some believe that Carnegie should have taken the Rangers' last offer and done some minor league apprenticing, as Jackie Robinson had done playing a season for the Montreal Royals before the Brooklyn Dodgers called him to the major leagues. In New Haven, Carnegie would have been two hours away from Madison Square Garden.
And it might not have taken long to make the NHL, some believe. Just prior to the start of the season, a car accident injured four Rangers players, including their top centers Buddy O'Connor and Edgar Laprade. O'Conner suffered broken ribs and was out for six weeks while Laprade had a concussion (which meant little back then; he kept playing after the accident and his production declined that season from 47 to 30 points). If Carnegie had signed with the organization, he might well have been summoned to fill in for O'Connor.
"Don't you think the Rangers would have called me back if they had been serious about wanting me?" Carnegie told Harris. But he believes they wanted nothing more to do with them after their last contract discussion. They had told him that if he signed with the Rangers and went to New Haven, he'd make international headlines. "I told them my family couldn't eat headlines. That was probably when the Rangers decided to forget about me."
Herbie went back to Sherbrook and won a third straight MVP title instead. He later jumped to the Quebec Aces where he became a teammate and mentor for Jean Beliveau for two seasons in the Quebec Major Hockey League. "Herbie was a super hockey player with a beautiful style, a great playmaker," Beliveau told Harris. "In those days, the younger ones learned from the older ones. I learned from Herbie."
Obviously Carnegie was a good teacher.
Beliveau had seen the Black Aces play as a youngster, when Sherbrook visited his hometown Victoriaville Tigres. "It is my belief that Herbie Carnegie was excluded from the National Hockey League because of his colour," Beliveau wrote in the introduction to Carnegie's autobiography A Fly In A Pail Of Milk. "How could NHL scouts overlook not one, but three Most Valuable Player awards for a player on a team in a top senior league?"
He retired from playing shortly after Beliveau signed with the Canadiens to begin his magnificent career. Bitter that he had not gotten his chance, he channeled his anger constructively, starting the Future Aces hockey school, part of which involved teaching young players the values of cooperation, teamwork, attitude and sportsmanship. It grew into a foundation in the 1980s that helped raise scholarship money for deserving students. He helped countless kids along the way. He was given the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario and an honorary doctorate by York University. An elementary school and a community center were named in his honor.
Carnegie was also a senior golf champion during the 1970s.
Harris called Carnegie "the best black player never to reach the NHL." Instead of being the sport's Jackie Robinson -- that honor went to Willie O'Ree -- Harris thinks of Carnegie as "the Josh Gibson of hockey," Gibson being the great power hitting catcher of the Pittsburgh Crawfords and Homestead Grays in the Negro League who never got to play in the majors. That comparison is true to an extent, although Gibson died young from a brain tumor and was angry at the racism that denied him his shot at the big leagues. A hockey guy to the end, Herb Carnegie checked his anger and spent the rest of his life working to impart a positive attitude in young people. That sort of inspiration won't die.COMMENTING GUIDELINES: We encourage engaging, diverse and meaningful commentary and hope you will join the discussion. We also encourage, but do not require, that you use your real name. Please keep comments on-topic and relevant to the original post. To foster healthy discussion, we will review all comments BEFORE they are posted. We expect a basic level of civility toward each other and the subjects of this blog. Disagreements are fine, but mutual respect is a must. Comments will not be approved if they contain profanity (including the use of punctuation marks instead of letters); any abusive language or personal attacks including insults, name-calling, threats, harassment, libel and slander; hateful, racist, sexist, religious or ethnically offensive language; or efforts to promote commercial products or solicitations of any kind, including links that drive traffic to your own website. Flagrant or repeat offenders run the risk of being banned from commenting.


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While this is billed as an Easton Hotel, it actually appears to be in Palmer. It is adjacent to U.S. Route 22 and a short drive to downtown Easton.
The Room: The room is nice decorated. The furniture is in excellent condition. Our mattresses were firm. The room contains a large refrigerator, a microwave, an LG flat screen TV with too many channels to count, an adjustable desk chair and an easy chair. You also have free Wi-Fi. If highway noises bother you, ask for a room on the backside of the hotel.
The Bathroom: The bathroom has an elevated vanity that I much prefer. The shower head is excellent. But a word of caution when showering. Our shower curtain kept sliding away from the walls on both ends. On one occasion the bathroom floor flooded. So don't have the shower at full pressure and aim the shower head further back so you don't have a man-made lake upon exiting. Also, the plumbing from the neighboring rooms is rather noisy.
Public Areas: The lobby and corridors are pleasant, attractive and cozy. There is an indoor swimming pool (believe it doesn't open until 10) and an exercise room with six machines. The entire staff is very pleasant. Often times there is a second person at the front desk. At most limited service hotels there is but one person who handles everything resulting in problematic service. You may ask for complimentary chilled bottled water at the front desk, a very nice perk.
Dining: Being a HI Express, there is a complimentary breakfast that is rather standard. The breakfast room attendant was always alert and attentive to making sure items were always stocked. You can easily walk to casual dining at Olive Garden and Lone Star Steakhouse. It's a very short drive to the typical fast-food restaurants. There are several fine dining options in downtown Easton.
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How can I add a unique and visible id to each of my subscribers? I'm guessing some kind of custom field but I'm stuck. I'm organizing a marathon and it would be smart to have each runner know their id from the start.
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As you suspect, a custom field is the way to go. If you already have the ID (from your signup system perhaps) then you'd just import that into your list along with the email address and name.
Right, I get that - thanks. However, it'd be easier if I could avoid having a signup-system, since all I need is the ID. Could Campaign Monitor create this with each signup?
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AHL hockey in A.C.
The American Hockey League's Albany Devils will once again take on the Hershey Bears in the second of a series of four regular-season games, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at Boardwalk Hall, above.
The Albany Devils serve as the top developmental team for the three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils. The Devils also played a four-game series at Boardwalk Hall last year, when the team had 15 players play in both the AHL with Albany and the NHL with New Jersey. Five of those players made their NHL debuts last season.
The Albany Devils next take on the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins on March 1 and March 23.
Tickets are $26 for the first two rows on the glass, $21 for the lower bowl and $16 for the upper bowl. Special rates are available for kids ages 2 to 12, seniors 65 and older, military, students, and groups of 10 or more. These discounted rates are $16 for the lower bowl and $11 for the upper bowl.
A lower bowl "four-pack" is $80 and includes four tickets in the 100 level, four Dietz & Watson hot dogs and four soft drinks. The upper bowl four-pack is $65.
Tickets can be purchased at the Boardwalk Hall box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-736-1420 or at
Go to TheAlbanyDevils.com or
RV and Camping Show
Start your vacation planning early with the 19th annual Atlantic City RV and Camping Show, coming to the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City from Friday, Feb. 14, through Monday, Feb. 17.
See the latest models, trade up to your dream RV or just learn about travel in a recreational vehicle. Models for sale will include class A, B and C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheels, folding campers and park models, as well as accessories, services, camping resorts.
Show hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday.
Admission is $12 for adults at the door and $9 if purchased online. Children 12 and younger are free.
For exhibitor information and to purchase tickets, go to AtlanticCityRVShow.com.
'Dinosaurs!' at Stockton PAC
Theatreworks USA's Jim West and company will return to the Rickard Stockton College of New Jersey's Performing Arts Center with an all-new puppet extravaganza 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, with "Dinosaurs!"
Fossil, the dinosaur detective, mixes fun and facts in a show inspired by everyone's favorite prehistoric creatures. Among the dinosaurs featured are a Tyrannosaurus, Brachiosaurus and Apatosaurus. Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, Stravinsky and Prokofiev provide the musical score. The audience can watch Jim as he builds a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex. The show is recommended for children ages 4 to 12.
The Stockton Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, on Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway Township. Tickets are $12. Call the box office at 609-652-9000 or go to Stockton.edu/pac.
'Taste of Restaurant Gala'
The "Taste of the Restaurant Gala," a cooking demonstration and tasting, will feature chefs from four local restaurants 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College, 5100 Black Horse Pike in Mays Landing, in M-129.
Chefs from Nero's at Caesars Atlantic City, Annata Wine Bar of Hammonton, The Princeton in Avalon and Kelly's Bake Shoppe in Northfield, will answer questions and serve small plates.
Tickets are $35 per person. Proceeds benefit student scholarships and Atlantic Cape Foundation operations. The Taste of the Restaurant Gala is offered in conjunction with the 31st Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala, which will be held 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 13, at Bally's Atlantic City Hotel and Casino.
For tickets or more information, call 609-463-4672 or e-mail email@example.com.
Sea Isle Polar Bear Plunge
Brave ocean jumpers will once again return to Sea Isle City on Saturday, Feb. 15, for the resort's 20th annual Polar Bear Plunge, a weekend-long event beginning Friday, Feb. 14, and running through Sunday, Feb. 16.
Weekend events include the Polar Bear "Royal Family" contests on Friday, the Mike's Seafood Polar Bear Run/Walk for Autism on Sunday, and a costume contest, parade, and appearances by Sea Isle's original Polar Bear Queen Irene Jameson on Saturday.
The Polar Bear Costume Contest will begin noon Saturday. The competition will be emceed by comedian and radio personality Big Daddy Graham under the Family Tent at the LaCosta Complex, JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue. Contestants are invited to don their most creative costumes and register on the day of the competition prior to 11:30 a.m. in the Plunge Registration Tent on JFK Boulevard, located between Central and Landis avenues. Only registered plungers will be permitted to enter the Costume Contest. Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes in several categories.
The 2014 Polar Bear Parade will run along JFK Boulevard from Central Avenue to Pleasure Avenue starting at 1:15 p.m. Saturday. The parade will feature live music, the 2014 Polar Bear Royal Family, past Polar Bear Kings and Queens and the contestants from this year's costume contest.
The 20th Annual Polar Bear Plunge will begin 2 p.m. Saturday on the JFK Boulevard Beach, where only registered plungers will be permitted to walk onto the sand. Participants can pre-register for the plunge online by visiting Lacosta-SeaIsle.com or register on the day of the plunge at the Plunge Registration Tent on JFK Boulevard, located between Central and Landis avenues.
The fee to register for the plunge is $25 per person. Plungers who are ages 12 to 17 will require the signature of a parent or guardian upon registration. Each registered plunger will receive a commemorative 20th Anniversary Polar Bear Plunge T-shirt while supplies last.
A special jitney service will be available during Friday and Saturday of Plunge Weekend. The jitneys will run along Landis Avenue from 29th Street to 93rd Street. The main downtown jitney pick-up location on Saturday will be on Landis at West Jersey Avenue (one block south of JFK Boulevard). The main downtown drop-off location will be on JFK Boulevard near the LaCosta Complex.
Call 609-263-9090 or go to Lacosta-SeaIsle.com or SeaIsleChamber.com.


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Q: My house has 9-inch (225mm) solid brick walls on the gable end facing the prevailing wind. The house is 150 to 200 years old, and the original mortar joints were lime but were later pointed up in cement mortar.
This year, as a result of the wet weather, the damp has penetrated through to an unacceptable level. My builder has re-pointed any defective mortar joints and recommended a silicone-based compound to damp-proof the wall.
Is this a good idea? I have heard it is better to let a wall breathe and dry itself out, and either put up with the damp or fit a physical barrier like cladding or render.
BT, by email
A: Your idea about letting this ancient wall breathe would be a good one, if only it were possible. Unfortunately, it has already been re-pointed with cement mortar, which is probably causing the problem. The original lime mortar would have been softer than the bricks, and allowed rainwater to escape through the mortar joints.
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Most people will understand that lime mortar is more permeable than cement mortar, allowing moisture to evaporate. But research by English Heritage on stone church buildings has revealed another explanation for dampness penetration following cement re-pointing.
Rainwater percolating through older masonry walls seems to follow well-defined paths, eventually dripping out through the mortar joints. Cement pointing dams these escape routes, so that the only way out for the water is through the faces of the bricks themselves (which can lead to efflorescence spalling and frost damage) or inwards to the interior of the wall.
Much research has been published on this subject, but it has largely escaped the attention of Britain's jobbing builders, who continue to rake out lovely old lime mortar and replace it with damaging cement-and-sand.Sadly, the jobbing builders' response to the resultant dampness penetration problem is usually to apply another modern material
on top: a water-repellant chemical coating. This might or might not have a short-term waterproofing effect, but it might also make matters worse by further reducing the wall's ability to dry out by evaporation. If it does have any positive effect, this is likely to be short-lived as the coating needs to be applied every two years.
Rather than throwing good money after bad with silicone coating or cladding, you might consider having the cement mortar raked out and replaced with lime mortar to matchthe original.
Q: Having recently purchased a house built in 1987, should we be concerned that there are no overflow pipes on the outside? The two tanks in the loft have pipes that seem to disappear under the eaves. The previous owner did not have a clue but thought the family bathroom lavatory was changed when it was refurbished, and the overflow goes down the lavatory. There is nothing visible in the en suite. Fortunately, the downstairs lavatory has a pipe that runs into the garage. Our full Building Survey report does not mention the overflow pipes (or lack of them) at all.
JF, by email
A: If you are paying for your water through a meter then yes, you probably should be concerned. Overflow pipes from tanks and cisterns were originally called "warning pipes", and emerged prominently through outside walls. The sight or sound of water splashing onto the ground below would alert the occupants to the water being wasted, so that remedial measures could quickly be taken.
The reversal of this simple and effective system seems to have started in 1999, when British water regulations were changed to allow the introduction of American-style WC flush valves with internal overflows. Since then the plumbing industry has become increasingly lax about the situation, and as Building Control has now been privatised, local authority Building Control Officers no longer make routine checks on such matters. It is now common for cold-water cisterns and central heating f&e tanks to overflow into gutters (as in your case), and for WC cistern overflows to be jointed directly into bathroom waste pipes. As a result, the first indication that many people get of an overflow problem is when they get an unexpectedly large metered water bill.
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History Edit
Origins Edit
According to the 36th produced episode of the 1980s series, "The Search", and the 1987 motion picture, Eternia is at the center of the universe. Although little mentioned in the franchise, at the planet's center lies the Star Seed, a spark left over from the creation of the universe. Possessing it would grant infinite power to its holder. Skeletor, upon discovering this information, tries to obtain it, but He-Man is able to get it first. After resisting its corrupting influence, he then gives it to Zodak, who disposes of it. In another episode it is noted that Eternia exists at the juncture of alternate universes, which is an explanation for why the laws governing both magic and science work on Eternia.
Prehistory Edit
Eternia's prehistoric era is known as "Preternia." It seems to have featured dinosaur-like monsters, including some bionic variations of unknown origin, giants, and cavemen. Some of these dinosaurs are preserved within Eternia's Tar Swamp.
According to the Filmation series bible, Eternia used to be an incredibly advanced civilization that evolved through centuries of barbarism, enlightenment and scientific technology.
Some of Eternia's ancient civilizations possessed very advanced technology, and left many ruins and artifacts behind. One such race is the Egyptian-like Osirians, who used to live in the Sands of Time.
The oldest being still alive on Eternia is an enormous sentient tree named Skytree. The second oldest is Granamyr, ruler of the Dragons of Darksmoke, who has always envied the tree's status.
Earlier drafts of the 1987 live-action film's script (great portions of which take place on Earth) reveal that the Eternians in this version are descendants of Earthlings, and feature a NASA space probe and US flag being found in the vaults of Castle Grayskull, prompting the explanation that human life arrived on Eternia when it was colonized by a space exploration team from Earth's future. This scene appears in the comic adaptation of the movie.
Castle Grayskull Edit
In the original series, Castle Grayskull was a fortress of mystery and power, and to control it was to control the universe. At least once, it was described as a storehouse for the Ancients' knowledge and power. Beyond that, not much was revealed about the castle's origins in the original series.
In keeping with the notion detailed above, the 2002 series explained that Castle Grayskull held the Orb of Power, in which dwelled the knowledge and power of the Council of Elders. It was also the place where King Grayskull's Sword of Power was stored until the day it was claimed by Prince Adam. This sword contained the very essence of King Grayskull's noble attributes and strengths, and allows its wielder to call upon those same gifts.
According to both series, Castle Grayskull is protected by a powerful guardian. Typically, this person is a woman who calls herself the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull, who will occasionally adopt a falcon-like guise known as Zoar in order to travel the planes of Eternia.
Modern Eternia Edit
n the animated series, the concept of a Great War was abandoned, instead focusing on a stable society and its constant battle of against the forces of evil, led by Skeletor. Eternia features an incredible variety of lifeforms, from monsters to sentient races, including non-humanoids, and hidden civilizations.
In both series depictions, Eternia also appears to be a comparatively small planet; as characters are often seen traversing between locations in far-flung regions of the planet, in short amounts of time. This is also supported by the fact that nearly all Eternian creatures seem capable of jumping extraordinary heights and distances, relative to their own size-- as a smaller planet would also have comparatively weak gravity.
Frequently visited locations in the modern age of Eternia include Castle Grayskull, the Evergreen Forest, the Vine Jungle, the Palace of Eternia, the Mystic Mountains, and Snake Mountain. It should be noted that there seem to be very few "modern" or contemporary locations in Eternia. Many, if not most, of the cities, castles, and regions are very ancient.
In the 2002 cartoon series, the planet is seen to have two very distinctive regions -- the Dark Hemisphere and the Light Hemisphere (something that was mentioned in some earlier incarnations but seldom played upon). In the episode Separation the Sorceress tells He-Man that long ago Hordak and his minions used the Triad of Discidium to create the Dark Hemisphere in an effort to give his army a place to grow and thrive. Unfortunately, the magic he unleashed was beyond his ability to control, and the spell nearly destroyed all of Eternia. In more recent times, the dark half of the planet has served as Skeletor's domain, and a place to be avoided at all costs.
Notable locations Edit
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- The Royal Palace of Eternia - Home to King Randor, Queen Marlena, Prince Adam, Man-At-Arms, Orko, Cringer, Teela, and numerous others.
- Castle Grayskull - The most mysterious and powerful location in all of Eternia. The castle is the prime source of the magical power that is so prevalent in Eternia. It is surrounded by a bottomless abyss. The fortress resembles an ancient, primitive castle, with a huge skull carved in front of it. Despite the name, it is often portrayed as green, rather than gray. In the 2002 series it is presumed the castle is named after King Grayskull.
- Snake Mountain - Snake Mountain was originally home to the Snake Men, before being taken over by the forces of Skeletor. The mountain is a large, steep, rock spire with a massive, stone snake twisted around it. In the 1980s series Snake Mountain was also a Horde citadel. Meanwhile, the 2002 series revealed that the giant snake encircling it was actually the entombed body of Serpos, the Snake Men's god.
- The Three Towers- Grayskull Tower, Viper Tower and Eternia Tower, constructed by the Elders of Eternia to balance the powers of good and evil, thus containing the ultimate power.
- The Widget Fortress- Home of the Widgets, a race of small, midget-like people who mine Corodite, the most powerful mineral in Eternia.
- Temple of Shokoti- Formerly hidden ancient temple, home to the evil goddess Shokoti.
- Temple of the Sun- An ancient temple in the Sands of Time, which houses many ancient treasures and secrets. Surrounded by continuity discrepancies, as its purpose and design has varied between its episode appearances.
- Temple of the Cats- An ancient, Egyptian-like temple that is home to a race of Cat People, thought to be extinct until recently.
- Castle Star- an apparently ancient castle, for a while owned by the alien, Lord Todd, who turns the castle into a complex of life-size games.
- Eternian Weather Station- a weather station in Eternia's northernmost regions, owned by King Randor and run by his guardsmen. It monitors weather as well as allowing control over weather conditions on Eternia.
- Station Sata- scientific research center
Cities and other settlements Edit
- Eternos City- The ruling capital of Eternia and location of the Royal Palace, and the place where most of He-Man's adventures begin. Home to many of Eternia's richer citizens.
- Avion- an airbone kingdom located in the highest peaks of the Mystic Mountains. Home of Stratos and the Bird People.
- Andreenos- a settlement in the lower regions of the Mystic Mountains, home to Buzz-Off and the bee-like Andreenids.** * Drisdos- one of the major cities within Randor's kingdom.
- Abherron- a jungle city, home to the Princess Raya. Aquatica- an undersea kingdom inhabited by a race of sea-dwelling people.
- Arcadia- a secret city ruled by Queen Sumana. Formerly rife with slavery, dominated by female warriors who forces men to work in the underground mines before the gender inequality is put right by Prince Adam and Teela.
- Cathenay- a small village, which hails He-Man as a hero after he saves its people from giant Sand Crawlers.
- Malarkah- home to a race of insect-like creatures. Morainia- ice kingdom ruled by King Moraius, a close friend of King Randor.
- Morragor- a dark, desolate kingdom ruled by the Monster of Morragor, a demon in thrall to Skeletor, who is noble and dignified despite his appearance. After being kissed by Teela, Skeletor's spell is broken and he is restored to his original form: a handsome prince, and his kingdom returns to its original beautiful state.
- Shandor- a small village once attacked by the Gryphon.
- Stone City- an ancient city in the depths of the Vine Jungle, filled with statues, which are revealed to really be ancient warriors who encased themselves in stone, thus freezing themselves in time to re-emerge when Eternia next needed them.
- Targa- a jungle city,
- Abherron. Formerly rife with slavery and at war with Abherron when ruled by the evil Queen Valena, but after Valena's defeat, the arena gladiator Garn is crowned King. Home to many great fighters.
- Tauren- an elegant city, ruled over by Prime Minister Pangus, which formerly lived with the terrible threat of being destroyed by the sleeping beast Yog, who dwelt beneath the city, until he is defeated by He-Man with the help of Pangus' daughter, the singer Celice.
- Ruckstown- a small snow village within an icy mountainous region. Its residents are friendly and well-meaning but notoriously superstitious.
- Zak- a small peasant village briefly enslaved by Skeletor.
Regions and landmarksEdit
- The Evergreen Forest - A large forest that is the planet's main source of oxygen.
- The Sands of Time - The largest expanse of sand on Eternia.
- Anwat Gar - A deserted island, formerly inhabited by a culture similar to the ancient Japanese, which excelled in samurai skills. Believed by many fans to be the former home of Sy-Klone's race, the Guar. This area only appeared in the 2002 series.
- Subternia - The collective name for subterranean areas of the planet.
- Isles of Darksmoke - The mountainous islands, home of Granamyr and the more advanced races of dragons on Eternia. Also inhabited by Ice Trolls, allies of the dragons.
- The Tar Swamp- location of numerous battles and adventures throughout both cartoon series. Also notable for being the place where Orko arrived on Eternia.
- The Vine Jungle - Another major source of oxygen on the planet. In some media the home of Beast Man.
- The Mystic Mountains - The mountain range where the Sea of Eternity is located, as well as the home to a tribe of intelligent, slightly humanoid insects. Also home to the Bird People of Avion and the Bee People of Andreenos.
- The Ice Mountains- cold and icy mountain range.
- Zagraz Mountain- home of Zagraz, the comet keeper, who possesses magical power over comets.
- The Slime Swamp
- Stardica
- The Banshee Jungle- treacherous overgrowth, home to vicious wolf-bats
- Mount Kro'na- the largest active volcano on Eternia
- Mount V'ranthrum- large multi-vent volcano in the Dark Hemisphere, which Skeletor once used to block sunlight from reaching Eternia's surface.
- Stone Mountain- the home of Malik, a young but immensely powerful wizard who once possessed an insane lust for Teela.
- Darklands- a dark region home to the powerful wizard Kor.
- Isle of Tears- ruled by King Danton, who is briefly ousted from his position by the monstrous Gorgon.
- This Forest- amusingly named forest on the edge of the city of Drisdos. So named as an inside joke by the animation artists.
- The Province of Bracilia
- Selkie Island- a small, uninhabited island full of many ancient ruins and historic monuments, having once been home to a great civilization in Eternia's ancient past. Nowadays inhabited only by various species of wild animals.
- The Valley of Power- a magical valley, the streams of which contain mystical waters with great power.
- Ancient Ruins- a region of ancient historical ruins guarded by the Zaktons, a race of centuries-old robots.
- Mount Eternia- Eternia's largest mountain, within which the Elders imprisoned the Energy Beast, a demonic entity which once ruled over Eternia. Surrounded by continuity discrepancies, as it appeared in two episodes and is in a different place in both of them.
- Demon Zone- a dark, dangerous underworld, home to Whiplash and many species of evil demons. Ruled by Kraal, its demonic overlord.
- Caves of the Singing Crystal- a complex of caves filled with the singing crystal, a substance which emits a beautiful 'singing' sound whenever anyone touches it.
- Rose Mountain- a large mountain on which grows The Bitter Rose, a flower formed from the tears of a grieving goddess.
- Mount Fear- a large, dark mountain overlooking the village of Ruckstown. Home to a giant named Herman, who was formerly known as 'The Tingler', mistakenly believed to be a monster by the superstitious people of Ruckstown.
- Avathar- lost island continent full of many ancient ruins and historical relics. Formerly home to a great civilization which ruled over all Eternia before collapsing centuries ago.
- The Repton Kingdom- a dark, underground kingdom located beneath a stone pyramid. Home of the Reptons, a peaceful race of snake-like people from which Kobra Khan hails, now regarded as a traitor since joining the ranks of Skeletor. Ruled by King Pythos. Many fans believe the Reptons are descendants of the Snake Men.
- The Plains of Perpitua- a dark, dangerous rocky plain full of many traps and evil species. The Labyrinth of Perpitua was built centuries ago to imprison the most dangerous monsters of Eternia below ground.
- Mount Titan- in the 2002 series, it is the largest mountain in ancient Eternia
- Point Dread- is an extinct volcano which rises up from the Eternian Ocean. Beneath the volcano is a hidden ruined city. Point Dread is the storage place of all of Skeletor's treasure.
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- The Sea of Eternity - A large sea atop the Mystic Mountains that provides water to the Vine Jungle and the Evergreen Forest.
- The Sea of Rakash
- Ocean of Gnarl
- The Crystal Sea - A sea flanked by large growths of crystal, referred to by Skeletor as Merman's home territory. It is also home to a large monster known as The Bakull.
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•B.J. Ryan, RP, Blue Jays: Closer B.J. Ryan will miss four to six weeks with an elbow sprain.
Spin: Ryan consulted James Andrews, a guru on Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, which Ryan won't need. That's a relief for his owners. Until they get Ryan back, they can pick up Jason Frasor, who moves to the closer's role. If Frasor's not already on a roster in your league, pick him up.
•Mike Mussina and Carl Pavano, SPs, Yankees: Both pitchers went on the DL Sunday.
Spin: Mussina (hamstring) and Pavano (forearm) should miss at least two starts. Chase Wright was called up from Class AA to take one spot in the rotation. Wait and see how he does before activating him.
•Jon Knott, OF, Orioles: With Corey Patterson on the bereavement list and Kurt Birkins sent down, Knott is a candidate to be called up.
Spin: While Knott won't necessarily be worth much in fantasy terms, players like him — the last few cuts at the end of spring training — are worth looking at as injuries pile up.
•Luis Vizcaino, RP, Yankees: He will replace Kyle Farnsworth as the Yankees' eighth-inning pitcher.
Spin: The guy setting up for Mariano Rivera is always valuable, even if your league doesn't count holds. Vizcaino has had good strikeout numbers in the past and has the chance to vulture some wins.
•Chone Figgins, IF/OF, Angels: Figgins, out with broken fingers, has begun throwing and could return this week.
Spin: When Figgins is ready to play third base, Maicer Izturis probably will be out of a job. Robb Quinlan has also been in the third-base mix, but he was 0-for-12 through Sunday.
•Kevin Kouzmanoff, 3B, Padres: The rookie was hitting .156 with one home run through Sunday.
Spin: Russell Branyan got a couple starts at third after Kouzmanoff was drilled on the arm by a pitch. It appears the team still has confidence in their rookie, but those who own him might want to grab Branyan as insurance.
•Rick Vanden Hurk, SP/RP, Marlins: After a nice debut as a starter, in which Vanden Hurk struck out five batters in a row, he has earned another start.
Spin: Rain forced the team to rearrange its rotation. Vanden Hurk pitched in relief Sunday. He's inexperienced and probably won't last long in this stint with the big club, but he could have a short-term impact in very deep leagues.
•Jason Jennings, SP, Astros: Jennings will miss two or three starts with elbow tendinitis.
Spin: The good news is that he has no ligament damage. Jennings has never had arm trouble, so he should bounce back. His only extended stint on the DL was because of a broken finger.
•Eric Hinske, IF-OF, Red Sox: Hinske had a triple and scored three runs Saturday.
Spin: He's not playing much, but Hinske is a trade candidate for a major league team that needs a corner infielder or outfielder. He's worth stashing on your reserve roster.
•Chris Snelling, OF, Nationals: Snelling started four games last week in the outfield.
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•Eric Gagne, RP, Rangers: Gagne got a save in his first appearance for the Rangers.
Spin: He was able to throw on consecutive days in the minors, but the team will still be careful. Akinori Otsuka's value takes a hit. But as with the Yankees' Vizcaino, Otsuka still has some worth in deep leagues.
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A Brewers-Marlins game last week gave an early illustration of a new rule implemented in Major League Baseball this year. The April 10 game was tied at 2 in the 11th inning when a third rain delay forced play to be suspended.
Under the old rules, the entire game would have been replayed, but the stats compiled April 10 would have counted. This year, rules permitted the game to be continued April 11 as part of a doubleheader.
The Brewers won the game in the 13th inning. Under the new rules, all April 10 stats counted as if they occurred April 11. That allowed players in leagues with daily transactions the opportunity to make roster decisions based on the first 11 innings — including Jorge Julio's blown save and Josh Willingham's 0-for-5 outing — before they counted.
To prevent a more egregious "cheat" in a similar circumstance — a game can also be suspended and concluded months later under these new rules — it's important that your leagues vote now on how to deal with such events.
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The Ducati Team of Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden are set for the opening round of the inaugural 2011 MotoGP World Championship, which begins with first practice on Thursday. After much anticipation, Rossi will begin his Ducati career under the spotlights in Qatar at the Losail International Circuit.
For the team, tomorrow is doubly important because March 17 is when Italy will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Italy's unification. Since January, the fairings of Valentino Rossi's and Nicky Hayden's Ducati Desmosedici GP11s have worn the official logo created for this event, three waving Italian flags representing the three Jubilees of 1911, 1961, 2011, a link between generations.
VALENTINO ROSSI, Ducati Team
"For the first practice session in Qatar, we'll start with the settings that we found on the last day of the test, because our final lap time notwithstanding, they weren't bad. In fact, I think I could have gone faster if the strength hadn't left my shoulder almost without warning before I had even tried the soft tyres. The race weekend has sessions of 45 minutes and one hour, so it should be easier from that point of view. Naturally, my shoulder isn't the only issue: if we want to have a good race, we know that in addition to me being physically ready, we'll have to find some solutions that will help us be faster and improve our pace. In any event, the debut with Ducati brings a lot of motivation, and Sunday will definitely be very emotional. A greeting to all the Italians who will be celebrating the 150th year of Italy's unification tomorrow, we know there are a lot of you supporting us, and although we probably won't yet be at our best by Sunday, we'll give it our best effort. I'm also thinking of everyone in Japan who is living through this very difficult moment. What happened is truly frightening, but Japan's people are very strong and capable of reacting. We're all behind you."
NICKY HAYDEN, Ducati Team
"Well, it's time to go racing now! We obviously wouldn't have minded a bit more testing, but I'm looking forward to starting another season. We'll have four days here for the race weekend, so there's still time to check some more options. During the test, there were parts of the track where I was pretty fast, and a couple of long, fast corners where I was losing a pretty good chunk of time. Our focus will be to try and get the bike to steer a bit better through those spots. Hopefully as the track gets cleaned up more, it will help us a bit more than some of the others. Everyone is really tight on times and I think that's pretty cool. I like how competitive it is and we know it's going to be like that all season. Finally, I'd like to let everyone in Japan know the world is with them in this difficult time. I've worked with many Japanese companies over the years, so I have a lot of friends and fans there. Stay strong; we're thinking of you".
VITTORIANO GUARESCHI, Team Manager
"Tomorrow, practice starts for the Grand Prix, and we'll try to apply everything we've learned during winter testing. With Valentino, we weren't able to completely use all of the days at our disposal, and because of that, we still haven't found all the solutions for an optimal setup for him. He still won't be at 100% physically for a couple more months, but we know that when the starting light goes off, he'll give everything he has and more! In the meantime, we'll continue working without pausing to improve the bike, because the others have made a lot of progress and the level is very high. Nicky is progressing and compared to Malaysia, he has found some promising solutions here in Qatar that we can work on for the race. Sunday will be very important and emotional for us and for all motorcycle racing enthusiasts—Italian and otherwise—and that gives us even more motivation and desire to do well."
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Nestled at the edge of the Yucatan Peninsula, between the shores of Playa del Carmen and vibrant Cancun, Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa is a romantic hideaway. Fronting the cobalt Caribbean and skirting a protected 200-acre jungle preserve, this tropical paradise invites you in with private suites that offer panoramic bay views. Awaiting your pleasure is exquisite, masterfully presented cuisine and ultimate pampering.
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Loved everything about this high end resort ... Endless walks on the most heutiful beach, butler service on the beach... Food amazing authentic Mexican feel wonderful drinks and attentive service!!!! Spa was exceptional and we loved our traditional Mayan room!
happysanpa - sudbury, Ontario
This was the second time we have been to Maroma - it's magical! The first time we enjoyed several outings (Tulum, Playa del carmen) but this time we decided to stay on the resort. There was still plenty to do besides just lying on the pristine beach and enjoying Maroma margaritas! The staff are all so friendly - there were several familiar faces from our last stay. Freddy and Manuel are favorites at the bar, Jhony took such good care of us on the beach all day, Moises at the restaurant, Barbara and Estela at the spa, and Ostiel who greeted us so warmly when we arrived. I'm hoping we can figure out how to make this an annual get away. I can't think of a lovelier, more relaxing place to vacation. Highly recommend it!
We recently returned from spending 6 amazing days at the Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa. What an amazing place this is. This resort was over the top - exceeded our expectations! We cannot say enough about how beautiful the grounds are, how gorgeous our room was, how stunning the ocean views are and how lovely the beach is. From the moment we arrived we felt as if we were in another world -- away from everything. It is very peaceful and quiet. The staff is incredible -- absolutely every person we interacted with throughout our stay was kind, thoughtful and professional. We had some favorites -- Paulina who works on the beach is a real gem, Charlie in the El Sol Restaurant was fabulous, and Oziel and Deborah in hospitality were fantastic. We spent two afternoons in the Spa which we highly recommend -- it is gorgeous and the staff is wonderful, our massages were amazing. We purchased the dining package which was a great decision because we took full advantage of it and enjoyed a wonderful lunch on the beach each day as well as a beautiful dinner at El Sol each evening. The food was always very delicious! We are already planning our next trip to Belmond Maroma for next summer. Counting the days until we are able to return to this absolutely perfect place!
rutha130 - Flagstaff, United States
The service says it all with Belmond Maroma. The beach is beautiful, the grounds are tranquil, and the service impeccable. We will absolutely be coming back. The only area of improvement would be the food. The mexican fare is great. The rest is average for the price. We found ourselves going into Playa Del Carmen on three occasions for better food.
sperucca - salt lake city utah
We just returned from a seven night stay at the Belmond Maroma to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We went with our three kids ages 16, 13, and 10, and met up with good friends and their family celebrating a 50th birthday. This was our second time there, previous stay in 2015. I can't say enough about how great this place is, and doubt I'll do it justice in a review like this, but will try. The best way to think about a stay at the Belmond Maroma is if you visited a very wealthy friend who owned a beautiful hacienda wedged between white sands/turquoise water and jungle. There is a luxurious but very home-like atmosphere. The service is exemplary; friendly, kind, anticipatory, but never stuffy or overbearing. With a longer stay you will get to know the staff on a first name basis, and they will get to know you. How the Belmond is able to find such sweet, friendly, and kind people is remarkable. It's hard to mention specific names because everyone is wonderful, but we were so well taken care of by Tia Dahlia, Moses, and Fernando at breakfast, Sergio on the beach, Raul at dinner, and Freddy at his namesake bar. After seven days it was extremely hard to leave, in part because it was like having to say goodbye to family. We've never stayed anywhere else that was able to accomplish this sense of family between guests and staff. The rooms are beautiful; it's necessary to come in understanding the history of the resort and that everything there is handmade, so an imperfection here or there is to be expected, and part of the charm. The grounds are a tropical dream of native plants and jungle. Animal sightings are not infrequent. A walk along the lighted pathways after dinner is not to be missed! Another must is getting up early at least once to see the amazing sunrise. The food was exceptionally good. By far the best breakfast I've ever enjoyed at a resort. Lunch and dinners were always exceptional. There's really no need to take a cab into Playa for dinner...taxi fares are confiscatory and when added to the cost of dining out, one might as well stay put and eat beachfront at the resort. Do NOT miss the Friday night barbecue! And if you have an opportunity/interest, I highly recommend a cooking class. My wife and daughter took a class with sous chef Alberto and the food was amazing. She left with several recipes which are easy to make here back in the States. The beach gets the award for the best sand I've ever set foot on, truly like powdered sugar. The water and shoreline can sometimes have a problem with seaweed, which was an issue at our visit two years ago, but four out of our seven days this stay the water was like a Corona commercial, and the other days weren't too bad. The resort does a fantastic job cleaning it up in the early am and throughout the day. Definitely take advantage of the on site snorkel/dive center. Very friendly staff, beautiful reef, plenty of fish, and even saw a turtle on one trip. I'm not a spa fan, but my wife and I did a couples' hot stone/ relaxation massage and it was the best massage I've ever had. Ask for Kenya. Not many cons here...It's super humid once you get back past the shoreline, seaweed can occasionally muck up the water, the mosquitoes are definitely vicious on the bike tour, and be aware that everything here costs 31% more than the stated price, with tax and service added on. We've been blessed to have traveled as a family to many great places, i.e. Four Seasons, One and Only....I think this is one of the top two or three, if not the best, place we've every stayed. Thanks to everyone at the Belmond for such a great week! We can't wait to come back!
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